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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08
BLESSINGS of Alfalfa.

"It is a great pity" said John
Graham, a well.kuown agriculturist OF
California, to the Star representative at
the National the other morning, ,"thst
Eastern farmers cannot avail themselves
of alfalfa, the grass which so generously
responds to a rich soil and plenty Of
water, and yields from three to six crops
a year. We don't grow clover and TIM
othy out in California, but cut barley
and bale it. Next to barley alfalfa is
used. It is beautiful grass, resembling
clover, whether green or dried is nour-
ishing to stock, and presents beautltui
picture while growing on the level i-ri5
gated plains of my State or Utah. Ii
fourishes also in Arizona and Nevada.
When one comes down out of the mounE
tains over the Denver and Rio Grande
into the valleys of Utah he will
see patches and quarter sections
of green alfalfa interspersed in the
miles of dry sandy coil and apparently
worthless sage brush lard, but which,
with water, is the richest land in the
world. It was blessing to the farmers
of Utah, for they could not raise their
stock without it owing to an impossi-
bilility of producing other feeds In suhd-l
cient quantities. and which would bel
adaptable to the hot, dry climate. But
now they cut from three to five crops q
year and raise great quantities Of stock
and horses. In Kern and Los Angeles,
Counties in my State thousands OF acres
yearly are devoted to alfalfa, and threel
good crops year can always be cut, and
frequently tive or six."-Washingtonl
Star,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

illustrated models, full-sized specimens
of boats, vessels and apparatus of all
kinds. The methods of commercial fish
ermen will be shown in models of pack
ing houses, wharves and appliances.
Side by side will be found the methods
employed in various quarters of the
globe, as well as in the United States.
Spectators may learn from models Of
fishermen's dwellings how the majority
of this hardy class lives while in pursuit
of its calling. From Canada and Nor
way in the far North, Australia in the far
South. Japan in the East, and Washing.
ton and Oregon in the West these 'ex-
hibits will come, giving comprehensive
outline of the conditions under which
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

more pu5hc-spirited citizens of the
ueiphborhood have been endeavoling to
have Congress buy the whole area OF 200
acres and keep it forever as a National
park, but so far without success.
The Woman's Memorial Association
bought Washington's headquarters sever
al years ago, and freed the old house
from debt in 1887, but their purchase
only includes the mansion and the gar
den around it. The matter will be
brought to the attention of the Daugh'
ters of the American Revolution.-San
Francisco Examiner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08
Valley Forge's Owners.

The historic camp ground on Valley
Forge has fallen into the hands Of syn
dicate of real estate spectators. Unless
the famous locality can be saved very
10: it will be cut up into building lots
and sold. Already there is talk of q
summer hotel on the site of the old
earthworks. The people of Phoenix
vile, Norristowa and vicinity are quite
indignant about it. For years past the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08
Spain's Boy King.

Alfonso KILL, King of Spain, will oe
seven years old on the 18th of May. He
reioices in seven names, and more titles,
military and ecclesiastical, than he can
probably remember himself at present.
BE is bright little fellow, said by those
who know him to resemble his father,
Alfonso XII, who died before he was
born. The little King has always been
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

an interesting object on account OF his
great devotion to his mother, Queen
Christina, Regent of the kingdom. She
has watched over him with more than
mothers tender care, and has declined
tv leave Spain even to open the Worlds
Fair on account of her scruples against
leaving the heir to the throne. The
little monarch has two sisters, the In
fanta Maria, who is twelve years old, and
the Infanta Isabella, who is ten.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

The China Inland Mission has aZ6 mis-
sionaries, and occupies 1OS stations in
fourteen provinces of the Empire. In
cluding out-stations, there are LIZ local
lties where the work is going on. They
have ninety-four organized churches
with 3O3S communicates, thirty-tWo o
boarding and day schools, seven hospi-
tails, thirteen dispersaries and thirteen
opium refugees.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

THERE is mo end to New York's
jealousy of Chicago. A street cal
conductor of Gotham even re1useo
to accept a Columbian half-dollar at
its face value. .-PittSburg Dispatch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

It is noticeable fact the ninety -four
universities of Europe have 1923 more
professors and 4814 more students than
the $50 universities of the United States.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

woman. Dear me, this is an awful mis-
take. Everyone knows that women cannot
possibly be interested in each other at
ball and they only make themselves the
more conspiciously forlorn if they do pre-
tend they are. The girl who bravely stands
up all by herself in picture sort of way,
with curtains OF. r.portieres for background,
keeps her head up well and looks far of as
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

It is only in the fairy novels that the gem
tie young heroine sweeps all before her ct
the ball. At the real ball many and many
heart must ache. Get all the comfort you
can out Of the fact that your gown is pretty
and that, at least. lot Of women have en-
Wed yon, even if the men have not seemed
to take notice. 1t is not always the pretty
women and the lovely girls who have all
attention-that is one of the whimsical
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

structure stands house generally recog.
nized as the "oldest in the Uuited
States" It was built before the Spanish
conquest, and it is traditionally reported
that Coronado lodged in it in 154O.-
Chicago Inter.Ocean.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

You may jocularly tell man he's
q Tyre, but it isn't wise to harp on IL
much. Boston Courier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08
FISH FARMING,
IARVELOUS EXHIBIT AT THE
WORLDS FAIR.
Sea, Lake and Stream Despoiled in
the Perfection of the Great
Show at Chicaco-Won-
ders of the Deep.

.NCE 1891, says
the Chicago Her
aid, there have
been several great
e1positions e spe-
cially devoted to
fish and fisheries.
The eliminating
point in these ex-
positions will be
reached when the
doors Of the fish
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08

the methods of ocean, lake and stream
exploration, ancient and modern. The
most practical part of this division will
be the illustration of every known
method of catching fish. There will be
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-08
FAIR WOMAN'S Do MON
SCENES AT A BALL.
Men Are So Shy of Wall Flowers. The
Difficult Pretense of Enjoyment.
A Handsome Ball Gown.

N WOMAN'S FlBl
Hfear at a ball is over
\ the chance of her be-
\ ing alone. The next
lis lest her identity be
Mlost in q crowd of
III women. Some poor
. things seem to think
that they are not so
forlornlyalone ifthey
seem to be interested
D in somebody, even If
the somebody is a
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The Copperhead by Harold Frederic,
author of Setti's Brothers Wife, etc.
There is a vast deal of human nature in
the world and here and there master
hands transfer it from the Giving to the
written pages. In American lifessthis has
been done to a wonderful extent in
short stories. "The Copperhead" is not
the short story of magazine parlance but
it is brief and condensed and has the
brilliant qualities which make the strik-
ing sketches referred to above so notable
in literature. Brilliant" seems scarcely
the word either for u study where the
grim and determined character Of Farm
er Abner Beech stands out like the old
man of the mountain in tie Profile rock.
The daily routine of. tn at farm life in
Dearborn County," New York, is
stamped indeliby upon the readers i'm
agination in its every detail of work out
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27
THE PRESS.
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 20.
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY,
Proclamation
BY THE PRESIDENT.

While the American people should every cay
remember with praise and thanksgiving inc
divine goodness and mercy which nave IolloW Wy
them since their beginning as a nation, u IS NJ
ting that one day in each year should pc eSpe-
ciaIly devoted to the contemplation OF the Dless-
ing we have received from the hand OF Goa,
and to the grateful acknowledgment OF MS lov-
ing Kindness j..
Therefore +. Grover Cleveland, President OF
the United States, do hereby designate and set
aparr Thursday. the 3oth day of the present
month of November, as a day OF thanksgiving
and praise, to be kept and observed by all the
people of our land.
Oh that day let us forego our ordinary work
and employments and assemble IN our usual
places of worship, where we may recall an tnaI
God has done for us, and where from grateful
hearts our united tribute OF praise and song
may reach the throne OF grace
Let the reunion of kindred ana the soclaI
meeting of friends lend cheer and enjoyment 70
the day, and let generous gifts OF charity Tor the
relief OF the poor and needy prove the sincerity
of our thanksgiving.
Witness my nand and the seal of the United
States, which have caused to be hereto
affixed.
Done at the City of Washington. on the
third day OF November. in the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
nnety-three, and Of the Independence OF
the United States the one hundred and
eighteenth
GROVER CLEVELAND.
WALTER O. GRESHAM,
Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27
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The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27

President and the Congress of the United
States to secure the restoration of silver
as full legal tender money, in accordance
with the policy of the fathers of the re-
public whereby our industries may be
revived, and the honest toilers of the
land may procure their daily bread, not
as aims, but as the reward of their
labor Gov. Waite of Colorado, the gentle
man who proposed to wade in blood to his
OF silver, wants the Almighty to arouse
public sentiment to the iniquity of Colo
RADIO attachment laws which he pro-
nouces the "most infamous since the
days of Caligula."
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27

The Changers are after the scalp of
Secretary Morton for some loose remarks
of his to the effect that they were pesti-
lential demagogues. They have brought
his words to the attention of the
President, accompanied with the sug-
gestion that he be invited to retire from
the Cabinet. The principal trouble with
Morton seems to be that he is suffering
from swelled head, but the President is
likely to deeply sympathize with person
who has that disease.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27

We are told that economy is to be the
watchward of the Democrats at the COM
lug session of Congress. We believe that
was the watchward of the Democrats in
the last Congress. How it was lived up to
is shown by the fact that the appropria-
tions of that Congress were the largest in
the history of this government. Resolu-
tions OF economy are easy to adopt but
hard to live up to.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27

The outbreak in the Italian chambers
which has caused the resignation of
the ministry grew out of the report of
the committee that has been investigating
the Roman bank scandal. The report
implicated many prominent members of
the ministry, and also many prominent
leaders of political factions not In Office.
All parties are somewhat affected by it,
but the radicals and Republicans are
least harmed, and the Clericals the most.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27


Queechy, by Miss Warner, of Wide Wide
World fame, needs not at this late date
be heralded for it's subject matter.
Young folks now, as when it was first
published, will take pleasure in it's skill
fully wrought detail, it's companionable
style and it's really wholesomeatmosph
If the religious element be just little
relieved in tension by later interpreta-
ton. We have here new edition, illus
trated by Frederick Delman, uniform
with The Wide, Wide World, and cost
ing $1.0O in cloth, so cents in paper.
philadelphia: J.. B. Lippincott Com
pany; Portland: Loring, Short & Har-
mon
Relics, by Frances MacNab, author of
No Reply, owes it's origin, we are told
in a few words of preface, to the req uest
of a friend that the writer's previous
creations of man and child in her lit
erary work should be added to by the
presentation of woman equally inter-
esting The woman of this little ro-
nance cherishes "reliesn of various kinds
and indeed herself belongs to that order,
especially when arrayed in her "sprigged
muslin" of other days, with its tiny pink
rose figure.
What.might be narrative of the" Gran
ford" order is contrasted, not altogether
happily, with a, sensational close. "A
heavy string of diamonds" hung about
a BRIDES neck by an attending friend is
of itself enough to lend an unnat ural
glitter to the scene. There are however,
many features Of merit in the book,
which has an English locale. (New
York: D. Appleton & Company: Port
land: Loring, Short Ha rmon. Price
$1.OO.l. a. -
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27

Wonder if Kaliuokalani's robe of pur-
pie will be charged to the United
States?
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27

Gov Pennoyer of Oregon, wants the
people of that state to thank God on
Thanksgiving day for his goodness, and
"devoutly implore him to dispose the
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27

The thermometer and Harvard football
team agree in pronouncing Saturday q
very cold day.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27
Thursday, the Thirteth Day Of November Instant,
AS DAY OF
THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER.

and recommend that it be observed in a
manner befitt ny great and Christian COM
munity And on this day of universal thanks
and the attachment to our beloved common
wealth and its institutions be strengthened, and
may the observance of this ancient and honored
New England custom be emphasized Dy dee e,ls
homes of the unfortunate.
Given at the Council tChamber at Augusta,
this third day OF November; IN ing year :, q
ninety-three. and of the Independence OF
the United States of America the one hun
dred and eighteenth.
By the Governor:
NICHOLAS FEssENDEN,
Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27

apis" The makeup and illustrations of
the book are excellent, New York: D.
Appleton & Company; Portland, Loring,
Short & Harmon. Price 81. OO.)
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27
ANNUAL MEETING.

FUNHE Annual meeting of the Stockholders of
Il the Portland Mt. Desert s. Machias
Steamboat Company will be held at the general
Offices of the Maine Central Railroad Company
on Tuesday, December 9th, at 3 o'clock p. m,
to act upon the following articles:
10 hear the report of the Treasurer.
10 elect Directors for the ensuing year.
10 act upon any other business that may
Dome before the meeting
This meeting viii be adjourned to Wednes-
gay, december goth. at the same place and
o- GEO. w. YORK, Clerk.
noVZo div
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27
STATE OF MAINE.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
~ ProcIanaatioH.

Gratefully recognizing the many blessings be-
slowed by Almighty God upon our state and its
people, with the advice OF the Executive Coun-
Gil, designate
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27
VI ia vi

!. 1t is not palliative but cure for uterine
hhisfease. The Maine office Of this company can
str aotu ID the Brown Block, No. 5o7 CongIess
i ad;es' i, room Z. All ladies welcome. ohiy
:; GOOD business women to represent us il the
city wanted. '' " Ae oct25eod3m
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-27

NOTICE is hereby given that on account of
-, = necessary repairs to Vaughan's Bridge
me .he araW IN said bridge will be closed during
n se Wilne OF Sunday and Monday, the 26th and
I ;,. INST Masters of tow boats and all others
I.seiesteo are requested to take notice of the
salhe' By order of
AUG H. PRINCE,
Commissioner of Streets.
Portland, Nov 2l. 1890 ~ noy22dtd
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
CONFINED TO CHICAGO.
The Switch Tenders Strike Will Not
Be General.

CHICAGO. Feb. The eighty switch
tenders and tower men of the Belt line
who went out on strike last night are
still out. They are not. however. receiv-
ing any considerable backing from the
Swifchmen's = association, and their places
are being filled.
ST. Louis. Mo. Feb. 23-The dis
patches received here today announcing
the strike Of the switchmen in the yards
Of the L.. y. A. x c.. Wabash. Chicago
4 Eastern Illinois. Grand Trunk and
Santa Fe roads at Chicago created a
great deal If interest here and
were the absorbing topics 81 con
versafion in railroad circles. A diligent
inquiry was made tonight among the
swltchmen for the purpose of ascertain.
ing IL strike was contemplated here.
None Of the local swiichmen- knew any
thing about the case. They do not
know. in fact. whether the strikers are
union or non-union men. The 81. Louis
switchmen have contract with the
railroads and scale of wages which
does not expire until January. 1893.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
DAY MADE A HAUL
The Leading South Dakota Dem
ocrat Politician
DOES UP A RANCH COMPANY
For 500. OOO---Aii the Compsas Has
se show for Its Money h Jadx-
mcnss Against IL

RAPfp CirY, S. D.. Feb. 23.-N III.
Day. the well known politician. once
democratic candidate for governor q
Dakota. Is in serious difficulties The
directors Of the Rapid Valley Horse
Ranch company are here looking for the
equivalent Of sJ0ooo or 10000 which
Day invested for them in ranch
mortgaged for $4,000 and some COO
horses. half Of which are held under
mortgages. and judgments are all there
is 10 show for all their cash. Day was
arrested upon the charge ~ selling mort
cages in the property and gave bonds
in the sum Of 500 for his appearance.
Much feeling is shown and Winchesters
came near figuring in the affair yester
day. Prominent citizens here are NOV
ing 10 secure Days removal as worlds
fair commissioner ~ South Dakota. A.
L. Snyder u Buffalo. ~ u. attorney for
eastern stockholders. is here. lie states
that indictments will be secured against
Day in Ohio and New York for forgery
and obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
PUGILIsTIc oRAroRY.
Mitchell Orally shies His Castor Into
the Ring.

NEw York, Feb. 23.-Pugilist Mitchell
arrived in New York early this afternoon
from Lakewood, y. j.. accompanied by
Squire" Abingdon. Mitchell has issued
letter in which he declares that he
came To this country to fight corbctt
and that despite the fact he made con
cession after concession no agreement
had yet been made. he recites
the fact that be was threat
ened with arrest IL the money
To bind the match was posted ia
this city and asks pointedly why no
harsh steps were taken against the
numerous pugilists who have previously
made matches in this city. In conclu-
sion, Mitchell proposes that those inter
ested visit some state in the union where
the laws do not prohibit the holding Of
money for stakes or wagers, and with
that end in view, suggests a meeting at
New Orleans at the earliest date
10 Immediately consunmate the matter.
Brady and Mitchell met tonight at the
Office OF the Dramatic News and the
meeting resulted in the proposed trip 10
Canada being abandoned and the match
being virtually declared off. Mitchell
will go TO New Orleans with Jim Hall
and second him in his fight on March
with Bob Fitzsimmons. IL Corbett de.
sires 10 open negotiations there. il Is all
right. Mitchell says; II he does not, he
will return 10 England.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

Members OF the Senate Pay Him a
Graceful Compliment

WAsHISerov. Feb. 23.-The following
letter has been addressed 10 Vice Presi-
dent Morton. who has accepted the ban
quet rendered at The Arlington Monday
evening. the 9th:
UNITED STATS SENATE.
WAsHiScToS. ID. c.. Feb. l6
The Hon. Levi +. Morton. Vice Presi
dent:
SlE-The discharge OF the important
duties incident TO your great office as
president Of the senate of the United
States for the last four years have
brought US in close association with you
Your constant fairness and subtle abil-
Ity have commanded our respect and
confidence. and Your uniform courtesy
and unyarying kindness have won our
regard and personal affection. Desiring
10 evidence our kindly feeling towards
you. xe take great pleasure ia rendering
you banquet al the Arlington hotel. in
this city. on the 9th inst. at O'Clock.
Very sincerely Your friends.
The letter is signed by every member
a the senate. except six. who are absent