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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-30

Mr.. John Guy Ferguson, Ex-Governor
of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, has just
died in Ireland. His name was a house
hold word. not only In Ulster, but In
every colony of Orangemen. He was
prominent figure In every stirring scene
In Derry for fifty years, and repeatedly
led the OTanegmen and Apprentice Boys
In their celebrations, in defiance OF the
procla nations OF the authorities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-30

There are only four statues In Great
Britain erectsd to the memory OF women
other than royalties. The first statue OF
a WON an ersotsd In England was that of
Sister Dora, the Wallsall nurse; the sec
ond was that OF Mrs Siddons, the third
Flora Macdonald, and ths fourth that
unveilsd a Dunoon a year or two ago in
smemory OF Burns Highland Mary"
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memorAtion OF the Queen, to be used in
ali churches in the Kingdom, Saturday.
REspECr FOR QUEEN.

Manila, January 29.-General MaeAr-
necessary guard and field duty, be sus-
pended on the day OF Queen Vietoria's
funeral. At Reveills national salute
will be Hired and single guns will be fired
half hourly between sunrise and SUM-
down, when a salute to the union jack Of
forty five guns will be fired.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-30
WANTS BILL PAID.

Washington, January 90 The PresI-
dent today sent a message to Congress
recommending the appropriation Of SlOO. :
900 for the payment OF the claim Of Spain
for Sibutu and Cagayan Islands in the
Philippine archipelago In accordance
with the terms Of the treaty recently
ratified by the Senate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-30
II. G. SHAW

a craftsman at II Exchange ST., Portland, Me,
says when enrolled in the International
Correspondence School | was employed rs .
maehinist, at which trade l worked for a period
OF eleven years Since taking up the studies of
my course ! have been successful in advancing
TO the position OF craftsman. and can say my
success is almost wholly due TO the instructions
received from the school" jan25du
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For Women.

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-30

Augusta, January 80 --rhe legislature
rs-assembled today and the flood gates
being opened n torrent of new measures
set tbs wheels OF the legislative mill
rumpling.
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SUNDAY EVENING.

7.OO-Preaching services In all the
churches OF Portland.
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THE BANGOR BRIDGE.

The famous Bangor bridge is again a
subject of legislation. bill having been
introduced today TO provide that 1t may
be taken by the cities of Bangor and
Brewer upon the payment of a just price
which in case of failure to agree may
be determined by a commission to be
appointed by the chief justics of the
Supreme Judicial court. The Bangor
bridge is one OF the few toll bridges in
Maine.
Another bill of interest in Penobacot
county is that authorizing the county
TO issue bonds to pay for new court
house in the city Of Bangor.
SAVINGS BANK TAXATION.
In the Senate to-day, Mr.. Staples OF
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

President Francis E. Clark, ID. D.,
presiding.
devotional Exercises, Rev. W. H. Fem,
d. D., Portland. Addrsss-Chrlsttan
Endsavor and Young Men, Rev. Way
land Hoyt, ID. D., Philadelphia Pa.
Add ress-Christian Endeavor and Citi-
zensnip, Rev. W. II. Wilon, Hamilton,
Ont.
Address Christian Endeavor and Mis-
sions. Rev. John Henry Barrows, Oter-
lin, Ohio. Farewell Words by President
Clark.
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAyOR.
Programme for the Celebration In
Portland.

Following Is the programme OF the Y.
p. S. q. E. celebration here Jan. 3l-Feb.
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SUNDAY MORNING.

s 40 to 3 20 Quiet hour.
IL. 00-Preaohing services In all tn
churches of Portland.
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FRIDAY EVENING.

Rev. J. X, Wilson, d. D., Portland,
presiding.
Devotional Exercises--Rev. f. p. VIII
son, Woodfords.
Two Revlvals That Are on the Way.
Addresses: (a) The revival of spiritual
interest, Rev. William Patterson, PhiIa-
delphia, Penn. (b) The revival of civil
righteousness, Rev. David James BurreIl,
ID Id New York City.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28
New York Cotton 1870.
WONG sHONGJs CONDITION.
An Investigation Made by One of the
Police Surgeons.

Wong ShOng. the Chinaman who figur-
ed in the trouble at the laundry Of Lee
Jung. 72T Ninth Street northwest, about
Two weeks ago and was afterwarG arrest
Cd. after a fight with Policeman g. II
Murphy. is not IN as serious a condition
as has been reported From time TO time
since the policeman used his club on the
Celestial, II has been asserted that Shoug
was dying. but. according to Police Sur
geon Marbury. who examined ShOug this
morning, the ChiEamanS only trouble Is
lack OF nOLTishment-
Dr. MarbUry believes that Shoug is
shamming for the purpose of avoiding
trial or exciting sympathy. The Celestial
is under a s1.1JJ bond % await the action
OF the grand jury Whether there Is any
Interior purpose in depriving the China
man OF food has not yet been ascertained.
but an investigation is in progress.
The case was brought 10 the attention
OF Major Sylvester this morning and he
at once ordered an enquiry
Accompanied by Detective Sergeant
Horne. Dr. AIarbury went TO the Chinese
Temple. on Four-and-a-Half Street, and
found Shong occupying shelf covered
with dirty mating. in a rear room IN the
basement. He had moved from the front
and in the absence Of the weird lights Of
the dIngy apartment ne showed more
signs Of life than on the p- syious occas-
ion Beside him this morning was an
opium set and there We're Indications that
Shong had been using it,
Dr.. NIarbury examined the wound on the
left side Of Shong-s head and found that
il had thoroughly healed and was perfect
Is Wen There were no evidences Of q clOt
on the brain or any i'll effects as a result
Of the clubbing Neither could the physi-
clan md any Indication Of consumption OF
other lung trouble. although q thorough
examination was made Of the Chiuarnan-
ShonS was urged TO go 20 the hospital
where h could be properly UOurished. and
where, under proper treatment he would
Dee r5 stored 10 health in a few days. but
this he positively refused TO do. saying
that The Chinese doctors were going 10
send him some medicine The police fear
that some trick may be played upon them
and are watching the case very closely.
They believe that il Shoug is not forced
to take proper food and provided with bet
ter surroundings he may ole
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HARD TO PLEASE.


oh. how hard it Was To- part with rrf-
Zee, but tEr continued trouble with COM
sipdupu "ra 5sIDh.ug was such that &
finally bTnu-ht myself 10 leave b. OIL
IErn Tho gut-fir. was. What should
We use Tor JL- morning urilk2 Tea was
Nors~ for uS than coffee. chocolate and
cocoa ~. 500. JE.I ~. mill. was NOT liked
H.TJ WgII. and hot water We could not
endure.
About two years czo we struck uuou
Postum Food coffee and have never been
without DO since We lrEe seven children
Our baby. now eighteen months odd.
WaH.t r.t SAX. r.la. $50 Wr tried Postum
ana iH..u she liked 90 and it agreed with
L'r p,r1sbtE- she ls today and has been
one % "a. H,alth''s. babies iu iha STATE.
I use about tWo-tli.Is Postum and ONE
third milk ana a teaspoon Of sugar. and
put DO into u,r bottle II YOU could have
seen Dor eyes sparkle and hear hlr say
good to-day when . save 20 20 her YOU
would p. I-Er me rHHI she likes &c.
III J Was Uatr.u OF an Infants. home
every child would Dr. raised cu Postum
Many Of wr friends say. .NDu ar. F.4s-
Ing so WtI' ] f.rIs. . ann well. [ drink
Postum Food Cona'. / have no more
trouble with coustirs tiou and know that
! owe my good health % God and Postum
Food Cofs-'
Il am writing this letter because want
90 t-ii you how much good tho Postum
has done n-- -b'lt ~ you knew how 4 shrink
from publicity you would not publish this
lett,r-Ht least not Dr,T my name. Nil
ford. Ohio.
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STRUCK HIS WIFE IN COURT.
Arthur JohnSon'- Brutal Attack In
the Presence OF Judge O'DOnneII.

AngCrCd beyond measure by the arcusa-
lions OF his wife. Arthur Johnson. col
Ored. after being under SD bonds % keep
the peace. IS he was passing from the
prisoners dock in the Police Court this
morning. stepped ND 10 his wife and
struck her in the face. The blow sent the
Fom7n's head back and she staggered
blindlv and would have fallen had she not
have been supported by two policemen
who were standing near her.
The assault was so sudden that for a
moment neither Judge O'Donueu nor the
spectators realized what had happened
The si~ht Of the lettering and bleeding
woman. however. reused them. and IN an
instant several people in the courtroom
made a TUsA for Johnson. who. with an
air or indifference. continued Co walk to-
ward the dock gates.
For some time u looked as though the
crowd Of WITNESSES and others gathered
about the courtroom meant 20 handle
Johnson roughly. and but for the prompt
action Of judge O'DoEneu and the court
officials trouble would have followed
A soon a s quiet was restored. Judge
O'DonccU cailvu tn woman before aim
and instructed her to have "a warrant
sworn out. charging nfr husband with as
saulL This she aid. Johnson was then
brought back 10 the prisoners dock and
Sentenced 10 eleven months and twenty
nine days in the District Jail
According 20 tua testimony OF the vvo-
man, Johnson had just finished term at
the jan i'r similar assault. -. was lib
GRATED only few DAYS ago. His vile al
lowe. H.iu o. return home on promise
liltl ii- N'--l not again beat her.
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is also an increase iu salary asked for
tho bill clerk from 500 60 $3.50 per an
mum.
Owing to- the natural growth of all
the departments of the District. the
quantity of condemned materials such as
old furniture Bicycles. and miscellaneous
supplies which are 10y law turned over tu
the Property Clerk for disposition. has
yearly increased. until now IL is SD large
that 10 is necessary 10 provide some place
for storage until IL may he disposed of
at public auction. or transferred Co some
other branch of the District service.
where 10 can be used 90 good advantage.
At present ] am using "A small room I'm
the SUb-baSymtut of this building. which
Is entirely too small % meet the demands.
Ii Is sometimes desirable To- retain some
Of this Cuai, mined material as IL fire.
qUsutIy can b- used i'm some other branch
of the District. but without storage IA
Cilitios IL has to bo disposed of almost
Immediately at auction for prices ridicu-
lousy low IL is desirable To- have this
material slowed I'm place where an aur-
ton can be- held. doing away with the
necessary expense of hauling % % an
auction house. which is considerable when
the value Of the article sold is consider
ga 90
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28
UNDER ARLNGToN's OAKS.
The Remains of Gen. Robert vii
linms Laid to Rest.

liams Laid to Rest.
The remains of General Robert VIII
liams. formerly Adjutant General OF the
Army. were laid to rest with military
horrors in the national cemetery at Ar
lington this afternoon. IN the presence OF
a large gathering Of official and personal
friends. The military exercises at Ar
linEtou. although brief. were impressive
Funeral services were conducted at .
o'clock this afternoon. from the late resi-
denCe, 2lW Z Street northwest. by Rev.
Father Mulvaney, pastor OF the Holy
Trinity Church He was assisted by Rev
Father CahiIL Borne by dIstin-
euished officers OF the army, with
whom General Williams had been init
mately associated during "A long and ac-
tive life, and massed with snow white
blossoms. the Caskat was taken from the
residence and removed to Arlington. The
funeral C0rteEc was escorted hy a battery
OF artillery from the Washington Bar
racks.
At the gate Of the cemetery the funeral
procession was mot 10y a troop OF cav
airy from Fort Mycr. Preceded uy the
Fort Mver Band, the corteEe proceeded TO
the spot in the cemetery where the inter
mCut was made.
The usual ceremony Of the Catholic
Church WAS observed at the grave DrIp-
cd in the national CDlCTs. the CaSEor was
lowered and the nuglcr sounded taps. y
salute was then fired by the Fort Myyr
troops
The paUbearers were Gen. r. @. Drum.
retired formerly AdiutaEt General. Cot.
Thomas N. Vincent, retired, Gen George
T. Davis Judge Advocate General o. the
Army. Col. Thomas Ward. Acting Ad1u-
taut General OF the Army. Col William
IT, norwood. and DIT r. :. Nash.
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Government Bonds.

The reaction in the Stock Market be
gun yesterday was continued FOR a short
time this morning The long advance IN
prices. averaging more than five points n
all the active stocks. made a reaction a
very natural matter, and with no par
ticular assiSnable reason the pr-ofes-
sloAa4s. no had been on the long
side OF the market. and some OF tho i'm
poTttHt CIgCCS began 20 realize yesrer-
uay- There was also some short selling
10 heIp the movement along This morn
ing the selling continued. though not IN a
very dESrs sslve way. and very soon IL
med probable that the inside interests
had decided 20 come u the rescue. with
supporting orders.
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Mr.. WI LIKES NEWPORT.
The Chinese Minister Being Fctcd
on All sides.

NEWPORT. R J.. Aug 2S.-The Chinese
Minister WI Ting-fang. is having quite
an outing at Newport and is being feted
on all sides. He arrived here last week.
drove 10 one CT the fashionable hotels. but
the Cxorbitant price FOR a suite OF rooms
did not strike him. and he left and took
his lodgings at another hotel in the heart
Of the city. lie refused 10 register, prefer
ring not to have II known that he was in
town. but his arrival was soon reported
and ne was besieEed with invitations
A couple OF IUnCheOns have been given In
his honor. and on Monday night he was
the guest Of Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish at
~Crossways." Il was his first experience
az q COtiIllOu and he was very much
amused lie danced with Mrs. Fish. and
considering that he was q novice at the
art. did remarkably well. Yesterday he
went to Management Pier. but is expect
Cd 60 return this evening. lie is very
much pleased with Newport and says that
Viewpoints palaces are the finest he ever
saw.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28
THE MARKET OPENS WEAK
The Reaction in Stocks inaugural
ed esteFday Continues.
\ Rally Later in the DHy-SteeE
stocks strong Though FIucsua-
lions i'm Them Are NHrrOw-RcaIiz-
ing and short Selling INDUCED In.

NEW YORK. Aug gS.-Encouraged by
the higher range of prices reported for
American stocks IN the London market
the local market opened at material adj
vanccs above yesterdays final prices
The trading was again marked. however.
by considerable revershness, and after
the opening rather important recessi0ns
We're common.
Technically considered the trading was
quite i'm line with that conducted ycster-
day. The rapid reaction in the last hour
Of business yesterday proved disturbing
deuce. and led 20 further liquidation to-
day and also 10 quite aggressive short
selling As was the case yesterday. there
was little or no support TO the market OF
"A concerted nature.
Active features were Union PACING
Southern Pacific. St Paul. Southern Rail
way. Louisville and Nashville. and the
anthracite coal stocks United states
Steel. common. was decidedly strong
while the fluctuations IN the preferred
among the so-caIlcd specia!ties or the To-
cal traction issues.
The dealings here for foreign account
upon the opening OF business were IN
small volume and on both sides OF the
market. Trading fell away I'm respect OF
activity after the initial dealings. ana
there seemed 20 be general disposition
10 Curtail operations 81 view OF pending
prOtraCted suspension Of business and the
somewhat dubious outlook in the money
market Toward noon there was a rally
to about the closing prices OF yesterday
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The outcome is in doubt. The coming
OF three days intermIssioa n the mar
ket from Friday night 10 Tuesday morn
Ing VIII naturally cause evening I'D OF
contracts, and as the greater number OF
the speculative contracts have been on
the long side the tendency viii b. To-
cause further reaction On the other
hAhH. there - the prospect OF the ending
uT the steel strike at any time. and II
does not seem probable that the shorts
VIII D. very aggressive. The market
seems % depend almost entirely on the
attitude Of the insiders The D1IBlic SIM
port Is removed for day or two 10 q
laTg- extent The insiders VIII have TO
mold the market up n they wish u 10 re-
mann SlfoHs- II It goes of to any extent
IL viii be a very fair indication mar mo
insiders have decided to wait a while be-
fore making bun market
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28

The War Depart 1cnt has made the fol-
lowing assignment Of officers recently ap-
pointed. William NJ Council. first lieu
tenant Of cavalry, Seventh Cavalry. Lind
sey T. Rucker. first Lieutenant OF iufau-
tTy, Thirtieth Infantry, Cleveland Will
coNon. Hrst lieutenant of infantry. Ninth
Infantry. Gordon n kimbaU second
lieutenant Of cavalry. Third Cavalry.
Christian 4. Bach. second lieutenant Of
infantry. Twentieth Infantry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28
e a e Natures ERG:dOle
~ "a - FOR
- a. Natures PGiSORS,

Is the only cure for Poison Oak, Poison
Ivy, and all noxiCus plants. Il is com
posed exclusively Of roots and herbs. Now
IS the time to get the poison out Of vour
system, as delay makes your condition
worse. Don't experiment longer with
salves, washes and soaps-they never cure.
Nj s r. Marshall bookkeeper Of the Atlanta
tGa) Gas Light Co, was poisoned with Poison
oak lie took Sulphur, Arsenic and various
other drugs. and applied externally numerous
lotions aud saivcs with no benefit At times flr
swelling and inflammation was 50 severe he was
almost blind. For eight years the poison would
break out every season His condition was rlrtcf
improved after taking one bottle Cf S 5 and
a few bottles cleared his blood Of the poison and
all evidences Of the disease disappeared
People are often poisoned without
knowing when or how Explain your case
fully 10 our physicians, and they viii
cheeTfully give such information and ad-
vice as you require, without charge, and
we will send at the same time an interest
ing book OF Blood and Skin Diseases.
HE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, ca.
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CITIZENS TO PROTEST.
Suburban Residents Object TO Dou-
BILE Street Car Fares.

A mass meeting Of the citizens Of
Brightw0od Park BriEhtwood. Takuma
Park. and WoOdside. and an others U.s.
ing the cars or the ErighlwoOd Railway
section Of the Washington Traction and
Electric Company has been called for to-
night at Takoma Hall. at s o'clock. 10
protest against the double-fare system
which tho company proposes 10 iHaugu-
rate on Sunday. September l.
Invitations 20 the meeting have been
sent 20 nearly every resident IN The sec
ton and already "a very large attendance
is assured. II is also promised by the
officers Of the different citizens associa-
lions calling the meeting that a number
Of strong speeches viii be made.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28
GRAND LARCENY CHARGED.
Frank Howard, n Local Stage Car
pentcr, Placed Under Arrest.

pentcr, Placed Under Arrest.
Frank Howard. a stage carpenter. thir-
ty-seveu years old. was arrested this aft
cru0ou by Detective SerEeauts AIcNameC
and HeIan and Precinct Detective Bur
rows on a warrant charging him with
grand larceny.
The complainant is George T. Sheldon.
who for years has conducted a dancing
academy az 101i r Street northwest
Howard was released on bail in the sum
Of $50 for his appearance in the Police
Court tomorrow
Il is alleged that September Is. $500.
Howard borrowed an electric calcium
light apparatus Of Prof. Sheldon and IL is
charged that Howard has not only failed
40 return the property. but has sold IL in
New York
Howard has always borne an excellent
reputation He admits having borrowed
the apparatus hut di~claims any wrong
intent he says ne left the property with
a third person in New York, and has
since been unable TO regain possession
of it, He would have paid for the ap-
paratus he says, but has been unable 70
do So.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28

WARn-On "Wednesday August 2S 1901. al
u-l5 O'Clock DE- ~. ALICE srEAKE. beloved
VIE &C France. j. Ward. and daughter OF the
late Ir- r. H. ~rsaEs of Washington. ID. &.
lie -5yctl Eis beloved sleep"
Fmc-E, private. Kindly omit flowers.
FLDIn-Dn Monday. August 20. 1901, al s. y
Street southeast HOWARD PROCTOR. the be-
loved infant son 81 Fannie and Willard p Floyd.
aged two years
Funeral August q, 1901. at p m, Congress
sional Cemetery.
Dearest Howard, thou hsst lcit us,
We thy loss Ia1>t deeply feel;
But angel came and whispered
Darling Howard 90 come home"
PAPA AND MAMMA.
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An Indemnity claim FiIed.

Peter Dominique has filed a claim with
the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
asking for alleged damages IT, the sum
of 5000. for destruction OF property con-
siStiuE of groceries. two oxen. two mules.
and two horses at Rodrigo. Cuba.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28
Died of His Injuries

ROANOKE. Va. Aug s-EnEineer
Robert Lemon. who was so seriously and
mysteriousiy injured in Little Tom Tun-
mel, ON the tiiuch Valley Railroad. two
weeks ago todaN died yesterday al the
Roanoke HCs-tt = lie was fifty years
old and had been aU engineer for twenty
wears lie is survived BY "a widow and
four children.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28
Rbcumnti.ra cured ta a Day.

"Mvstie Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically cures in 90 DAYS It's action upon the
system IS remarkable and Wy.-e Tiuus- 10 re-
moves at once the cause and the disease imue-
dsatclv disappears. The first dose greatly benefits
90 cents ana 81. Sold hv stevens Pharmacy,
Peru-s lya-ia Avenue and Ninth Street
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-28
a Trust IN Ncr sourh MnIes.

LONDON, Aug -s.-1'he .-FeIeararh-
reports a great aiaalgam1tion Of tho steel
and coal TRADE. embracing the controlling
firms or New South Wales. with "A view 20
economy Ia the use OF coal