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The Portland daily press., 1893-10-05

The Mississippi congressman who
characterized the method that prevails
in that State of determining wheth-
er. a man shall vote or not as an eminent
" fair method, has brass enough in his
composition for the material for heroic
statue of himself when he shall cease to
perform in the flesh. The Mississippi
method was devised, as everybody knows
to cheat the "nigger" out of his vote,
and it has been so eminently SUCCESSFUL
that though they are numerically IN the
majority they cut no figure at the polls
at all.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-05

The story that Senator Chandler, OF
New Hampshire, was in favor OF COM
promise on the repeal bill is set at rest
by a letter over his own signature IN
which he says that the Republican sena-
tors are supporting Mr.. Voorhees, IN good
faith in his endeavors to repeal the pur-
chase clause and have no expectation OF
suggesting or agreeing to a compromise.
If the same were true of the Democratic
senators there would be no great trouble
in reaching a vote and repeating the law.
But every Democratic senator has COM
promise in his head, Voorhees, not except
ed, becausd they all fear that straight
vote on the bill will plunge the Demo-
craic party into internecine warfare.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-05

Ono of the Auburn shoe manufacturers
tells the Lewiston Sun that they kept
theis factories open several weeks for the
retuyn of the strikers, and only employed
Arnaanians when it was apparent that
the old men would not return. That
seems to be conclusive defence against
the charge of supplanting their old help
with foreigners. But we suppose the idea
of those who are so opposed to the en-
ploynent of Armenians is that ii the old
hands would not return the manufac-
tuners should have closed up their estab-
lishments and stopped business altogeth-
er. By the way, we have an idea that if
the manufacturers can collect together
enough Armenians 'or Italians to have
an infaence on the next spring election
they will soon find their foreign help
treated with distinguished considera-
ton
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-05

opinion that he is utterly unfit for the
place. In almost any State but New
York it would be an extremely difficult
task TO pull through a man handicapped
as Maynard is, SO difficult that no one
would try it, but the character and num-
bers of the Democratic voters in New
York and Brooklyn make it comparatively
safe to try it there The Mugwumps will
all bitterly oppose Maynard, but wheth-
er that will help or hurt him is q ques-
tion concerning which there is room for
difference of opinion. Maynard's friends
are eontending that it will help him, and
this very opposition is one of the prinel-
pal reasons they are offering for his nomi-
nation.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-05
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 5.

The interest that is being taken in the
debate in the House on the election Dill
is shown by the fact that the audience
consists of less than forty members.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-05
C.. WARD COOKS
Worlds Fair Tours,
s45.75, $50, SIS, 500.

$50. 500 tours unexcelled. Go via Philadel-
phia Baltimore, Washington, and magnificent
turning, day at Niagara Falls, thence to Bos
ton Pullman sleepers both ways. A full day
in Washington. with carriage ride Six I lodg-
sions. Excursions Oct. 5, IL. o. Independent
any day. Secure sleepers at once. Indepen-
dent tickets. Several routes. G. WARD
COOK. Manager Worlds Fair and vacation
n. n. RICH, Portland, Me- sep3od2w
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-05

Our distinguished Mugwump friends
are very much troubled about the Van
Allen case, and are now uttering
some very solemn warnings to Mr.. Cleve-
land. The New. York Post tells him that
all his enemies are chuekling over the
Van Allen case and saying that it disposes
OF another "reformer. The utterances
of the Post are of especial significance
because Of the connection with it of Mr..
Horace White, one of the Presidents near
est friends and warmest admirers 1t
will be recollected that Mr.. White, along
with Mr.. Glider, saw trouble ahead in
Van Aliens claim and sought to avert it
by raising the $50, 600 the latter had con-
tribute to a campaign fund and tender
ing it to him. But Van Allen did not
want the $50, 900 but did want the Italian
mission, SO Mr.. Whites plan did not
work Besides rendering some advice to
the President the Post is also rendering
some to Mr.. Van Allen, which advice is to
ask the President TO withdraw his name.
Van Allen has already announced, how
ever, that he shall do no such thing, so
advice is likely to be wasted on him.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-05

The New York Democratic convention
is to be held today for the nomination of
a State ticket. Tie only contest there is
likely to be will concern the nomination
for Judge of the Court of Appeals. BUT
Hill and the machine have so thoroughly
fixed things that the contest in regard to
that is not likely to be long or doubtful.
Orders have been issued to nominate
Maynard, and the order will be obeyed,
though probably not without some pro-
test Maynard is going to prove a heavy
load TO carry thorugh the campaign,
though very likely the machine is equal
to it. A good many Democratic papers
are going to find it impossible to
support him without eating their
own words, and all the prominent
Democratic lawyers of New York city
are On record as expressing the
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01

No" said the drummer, as he stroked
his cheek retlectively. x do not remcm-
Der ever getting stumped but once. 1t
happened Up In Maine, and was
knockel out by a young man. a mere
kid, In fact. was going from Skowhog
10 Hogskow. and the trains on that road
didn't run with any regularity. Some
people called it the Heart Sick Rail-
road, because all hopes concerning its
trains were deferred oLcS. You were
liable to bc riding on last sunday
train to fulfill a business engagement,
or TO get on train Friday and discover
1t was a last Mondays train. One man
told me that when tie former agent was
there he wanted to go hunting a few
miles down the road one Wednesday.
He had his gun and dog with him, and
the agent wouldn't let him get on the
train when it came along, because il
was the regular church train which
should have passed the Sunday before.
| There was new agent the day
stepped up 10 the window and asked him
at what time the train left for Hogs kow.
He was very young, but had been drilled
by the railroad company on the i'm.
ortance Of his position. He looked at
me with a fourth ci.-railroad stare for
q moment, and then said: The seci cts
Of this company arc not for the public,
sir. | fell into a collapse in the co: ner
and didn't recover until my train had
passed. Puck.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
Gcns. Howard and Lpngstreai Fight Their
Battles Over 4 y.,ir.


Gems. Howard and Lpngstreai Fight Their
Battles Over A..iir.
II was remarkable scene. Gen. 0.
Q. Howard, reclin ing on the rear seat Of
the barouche, with his military coat
around him, one hand proudly patting
the knee of his Onetime opponent sit
ting opposite, tod him he had drawn up
his line of battle for the first days fight,
with instructions to have the cavalry
make as formidable an appearance as
possible.
Now, Gen. Longstrcet," he contin-
ued. Il have been cr.ti Used by these
historians and there was Il scornful
emphasis on the last two words-"'or
having made what they term too long a
line of battle. 1t was really the only
thing l could do, General. You can see
that 1 could do nothing else. Ii had
made compact massinS you would
have simply rushed over us. DO you not
agree with me-"
The asscmblaee listened silently,
knowing what the answer meant to
Gen. Howard. Long street paused mo-
ment, and then said, slowly and sim
ply; =,
you had done otherwise.
Exactly" said Howard. quickly;
that is what l VII he'd to prevent. My
object was TO gain tine. l knew
couldn't defend our position with the
number of men had. wished to hold
the position until 'c-cn orccmcnt7 came,
as they did. They were exactly the
same tn ties which Napoleon pursued,
When he was no. strong enough he made
display Of strength.
Iongstrcct nodded his head in assent.
philadelphia Times.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01

CROP CONDITIONS.
Excellent Growing Weather and L

Excellent Growing Weather and Fine
Prospects Prevail In the n northwest.
The Washington weather crop bulle-
tin says: The weather during the last
week has resulted in improved crop con-
ditions in the northwest and central
valleys, while the outlook Is less favor
able in the southeast section of the
country.
Illlnois-Conditions unusually favorable
corn planting progressing rapidly; corsidsra-
BILE acreage sown IN oats; meadows and pas
lures generally excellent; wheat heading IN
Indiana-W Weather last half of the week was
favorable to Flowing and planting and bcne-
DISQUALIFICATION makes rapid growth
and Improvement. work being expedited;
ground breaking.
orally favorable to crops and farm work: farm
ers mostly finished cat seeding: considerable
preparation pref made for corn; oats and rye doing
Wisconsin-Fopest fires have done great
damage in lumber towns: tornadoes and hal
cut many fields in southwest counties,
extent not known: planting corn and pota-
toes neasH .fnfshed; ell crops growing
nicely.
. Minnesota ! .cthes good growing week;
potatoes half planted; wheat everywhere COM
ing up nicely.
iowa-Favorable weather conditions for corn
planting and other farm work: planting prac-
ttcally completed. except in localities where
blowing was delayed from excessive moisture;
oats and spring grain show improvement.
North notwithstanding Of all small grain
nearly finished. and corn planting in good
progress; much damage to growing crops and
late seeded grain by high winds; excessive
rain In west portion of great benefit to grazing
lands.
South Dakota-Very favorable week. except
growing in south and planting progressing III
north: faN-seeding general: some growing.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
HAVOC BY THE WIND.
Louisville Swept by Tornado and Many
Buildings Damaged.

Louisville Swept by Tornado and Many
Buildings Damaged.
Louisville. Ky. was visited by tornado
ut o'clock Tuesday morning Many build-
ings. stores and residences were wrecked.
roofs torn Off aud chimncys demolished A
number OF people had narrow escapes from
death by falling walls aud ny ing roofs, but
outside Of a few bruises and broken limbs
no one wns seriously injured. The tornado
came from the west and was evidently Of a
local character. as n damage has been re-
ported from point. outside OF the city. The
heaviest sufferer from the storm Is the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company.
The wind struck their immense round house
In the western portion OF the city, and in
an instant the heavy walls fell and the
roof crashed in. burying the men at work
on the engines beneath 4 mass Of brick and
iron girder. Heavy locomotives were
blown from the rails and overturned. When
the employees found the walls falling they
rushed for the cinder piles and crouching
in the excavations miraculously ESCAPED
death
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01

The Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific
Railway. on sunday. May :, added some
important trains to Leir already cAc.llcnt
service, ind travellers en- route to Denver.
Pueblo. Colorado Sprin IS, or 10 Minncapo-
lis. st. Paul and Sioux Falls should mote
this fact:
The new train West IS called the Rocky
Mountain Limited. runs Via Omaha and
Lincoln, and leaves Chicago daily at 10::5
a. Ill.,, arriving at Denver next day at 6: 10
p. H.. Colorado Springs at 6: 55 p. H., Pueb-
10 at s:35 p. m.
The new train to the Northwest Is called
the "Tv in City, and leaves Chicago daily
at $3.50 p. m, arriving at Minneapolis and
st. Paul carly the next morning Both
these trains are vcstfbuicd, carry Pullman
superb service. AS well as the ever popular
Rock Island Dining Car Service. Take the
Great Rock Island Route The Twin City
Express leaving Chicago daily at $3.50 p nj.
carries through slccpers to Kansas City,
arriving there at $50 a. IN.
tSO. SEBASTIAN, Gen'l Pass Ast
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
BEATS .iLADDIN'S LAMP.
EEAyS .1IAIbDINS K.HNE.
Fabulous Gold Strike In Wasting. cn-Cr@
AssaXin.. 81 7I.OOO Ton.

Fabulous Gold Strike In Was:in:.1n-Cr>
Assayin. $4,000 IL Ton.
The story of the rich gold strike in SUM
NIT NINE on Palmer mountain, Washing
ton, proves upon investigation t. be trnc
in every particular. This Is the most fab =
ulous gold strike ever made in the North
west. Almost solid body of pure gold
was fouu at depth OF 900 feet. seven
pound piece Of ore assayed two pounds OF
pure gold, which is equal TO slfo,ooo to the
ton There is plenty OF 'he same ore In
sirht. The n"s Ct the s:riK" has caused
intense excitement and rn>h Is being
made for the district. Ow;.ers OF the mine
have placed "a strong armed guard to pro-
tcct tho properly. and every body IS warned
OF the premises under p'Aa.ty OK being
bot
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
NJ Mo.le-u ideas To- Them.

4 traveller Of the Nile lately came
across New England Yankee who was
in charge of a gang OF natives employed
in making excavations. Long lines Of
nakc.l mon scraping the earth up with
their hands, plac rs it in baskets and
then carrying 1t on their heads to
imp in the Nile. Just as they did in the
time Of Moses.
Why do you. an ente:lrising Yankee.
work in this way: Why don't you get
shovels and wheelbarrows?" asked the
traveller.
Il have got sLovels and wheelbar-
rows" he replied, but the men will
not use them Their ancestors worked
in this way in the days Of Harnesses, and.
in spite Of all my effolts. they insist on
working so now. Shovels and wheel
barrows they absolutely refuse TO touch.
boston Herald.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
BIG LUMBER 1: ST FORMED.
Immense Timber Lands and MIL Plants
the Hand. OF Il Combination.

Immense Timber Lands and MIL Plants In
the Hands OF Il Combination.
A great lumbe trust has been formed by
leading Canadian and American capital
lists. and 80 quietly and successfully was
the decd carrie through that Its great I'm
port TO various interests is scarcely get
realized even In the trade more directly
concerned. Dennis Ryan, tho St Paul
capitalist. IS enc of the men foremost In
bring IN: about the combination, the vari-
Gus Interests of which surround the Lake
of the Woods on the Canadian and Ameri-
can shores. and extend for many miles
along the principal streams tributary
thereto. TIE principals in the affair have
personally Inspected the standing timber.
the sawmili plants. and the shipping !actl-
tiles, and at intervals met in Winnipeg to
to discuss the situation. Small lumbcrmen
will lie frozen out. or practically SO. rs they
Will be at tie mercy of the stronger con-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
Ehccura Ccmcn. for the Feeble.

So long as the failing cmbers of vitality are
capable Of being rekindlod into warm and
genial glow. just so long there is hope for the
weak and en,ac:ated invalid. Let him pot
therefore, d slsond. hut derive encouragement
from this. and from the further fact that there
Is restorative most potent in renewing the
dflapidate'l rcwtrs Of a broken down system.
Yes, thanks TO the usc1anpled tonic virtues,
Eostctter's Stomach lhtters is daily rsvivinE
strength in the bodies and hope In the minds
Ct the feeble and nervous. Appetite. refresh
ing sleep the acquisition Of flesh and COLO. are
blessings attendant upon the renarativc proc
e>Ses which this priceless nvigorant speedily
initiates and carries to successful conclu-
sion. DIgC stion il restored. the blood fertil-
lied and sIstenaucc afforded to each life sus-
tanning organ by the Bitters, which Is in
offensive even to the feminine palate, veget-
able in composition, and thoroughly safe. Use
1t and recain y:gor.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01

The Farmers Review. which is con-
sidered authority on crop conditions,
contains the following regarding wheat
and rye:
In Illinois the general outlook for the wheat
crop is still bad. Thin fields are being plowed
up and planted to corn. In some counties
however, the weather has been favorable and
the last two weeks have seen a material adj
vance. The winter rye crop is in fair condi-
ton In Indiana the outlook for wheat Is a
little above fair. and very much better than in
illinois. Rome IS so heavy that 1t is already
lodging. Winter rye is nearly an average crop.
ohio wheat prospects are good. San and
showers are bringing the crop forward nicely.
In some counties the outlook is the best in
years. The rye crop keeps pace with the
wheat. and in most counties where
reported is in good condition: IN
bad though few counties report the outlook
as good for full crop. Rye is reported as fair
and cool. Winter wheat is generally good In
Kentucky. In Missouri the condition remains
fair. but considerably under full crop. In
Kansas and Nebras ka the outlook for the
wheat crop has not improved materially. The
drouth last fall supplemented by the hard
drouth this spring must result in a very short
crop. In Iowa both wheat and rye are re-
ported in from fair to good condition. In Wis
consin the winter wheat and rye are Coming
forward in fine shape. though in most counties
are a little late.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
Individuality in Vegetation.

The vegetation covering the slopes OF
European mountains, as we'll as that on
the great snowy peaks of the American
Cordilleras and other ranges has an in
dividuality, a character Of it's own,
striking even to the most Indifferent Of
tourists, In this flora all is dwarfed
and on a small scale. The flower alone,
OF relatively exaggerated size and gcu-
orally brilliant in color, seems to be abb
normally developed. The manner Of
growth Of these plants is a surprise to
those ignorant OF their history and the
che causes Of their peculiar appearance.
While in the lowlands, large plants. with
spreading branches and wclldeveloped
foliage, generally have flowers smaller
than the leaves. the reverse is true of
the higher regions. Another easily no.
ticed popularity IS that, while the AL
pine fora in sunshine shows flowers OF
great sizo nnl vivid co oriny, as tho
gentians, auricu!as anem mes, and vio-
lets, in the sha.c, On the other hand,
We find them small and weak in color.
Thus the action Of the suns rays on
vegetation at great elevations seems &c
be more intense than on the plains.
Essential X ,quisitrs ~ Good Roads.
The essential requisite of modem
rolledD deep laid an i watcrt ght foun:a.
tian. Every street should consist OF a
substructure md a sureis:' ucture: the
latter forms the wearing surface and
protects the former from wet. The sub
soil on which the substruciure is laid Is
first drained and thoroughly rolled with
a heavy steam roller until smooth and
hald and conforming TO the same curve
as the finished road. Wherever possible
all roads should be higher than the level
ground. The primary difference between
city streets and country roads consists
in their manner OF drainage, the latter
being drained by LONGITUDINAL bitches on
each side Of the road, the former by
underground sewers placed generally n
the middle OF the street. In all eases.
whether paved Or 1nacadamizcd road,
Il properly consolidated suhso.l is es-
sential. Thorough consolidation can
only be secured by the use Of heavy
steam rollers.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01

pastor was assured. Tho officers OF the
brooklyn Tabernacle met the church's
creditors at tho Bible Homo and came to
an agreement This new aspect of affairs
was brought about by the payment OF
claims representing an aggregate OF about
500. 900 The creditors uniformly expressed
their satisfaction With an arrangement
reached on "a bnsis Of % per cent DR.. Tai
mage contributed e1o.oao personally toward
the liquidation of the debt and Mr..
Klcepsch collected 900 more. which, TO-
gether with contributions from various
other quarters. placed the tabernacle In u
position to negotiate DR. TnlmnGe. in adj
dillon to his check OF $4,000. gave 80, 900
Of back salary
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01

which is the more correct. thank
YOU or 'thaHks?' IN Englishwoman of
distinction was recently asked. The
prcferen g in the best society is.givcn
to thank YOU THANKS original cd
In smart English set, but was aban-
doned when the salesladies adopted
it," Did YOU ever hear any one main
tain that it is correct form to say
thank you to your equals and thanks
to your servants?" Ridiculous! No
distinction should be made, except one
should be moro careful in thanking a
servant than friend"
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
Tornado lkau,Dauf.

A tornado wrecked much property and
killed at least ono person at Willow Springs,
Wis, Monday evening AtSiOuN City, Iowa.
several hou cs were dcmoi she'd. many
plate glass windows broken. and the tcie
phone and electric light service disabled.
Slayton. MINI, lost four houses and many
barns, and the Baptist Church at St Paul
was completely wreckel In the northern
part OF the Stute the wind made fearful
havoc Ivy spreading forest fires which were
already extensive. 81 uX Falls. s. D.. was
badly shaken up At Madison. s. D.. C.
Petit and his family were badly hurt in
the ruins OF their hcme At fallen and
Litcher vast volumes OF water fell. and
several elevators were demolished
Throughout the entire path OF the storm
farm buildings and crops suffered severely
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
uOlSTED THE STARS AND BARS.
Confederate Flag Placed Over u Souihcr
University by some kcllawag.

Confederate Flag Placed Over a Southern
University by Some kcalawag.
In Athens, Tenn. little town forty
mics from Chattanooga. Is the L. +. Grant
University. a child OF the Northern Mcthc-
dist Church. Saturday night some one
gained access to the tower or the main
college building, and hauling down the
United States flag substituted a canvas
bearing the stars and bars OF the Southern
COnfederacy. The flag was found float ny
on Sunday morning. aud it was some time
before 1t could lie removed, as the hatch
way had been securely fastened. As North
ern money maintains the biz institution,
the indignation Of the faculty can be
imagined. They are making every on
Geavor TO locate the offender against the
peace and d nifty of the school
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
ALL LETT THEIR KEYS.
Tclegraphe-s on the Northwestern ROa
Victims of "A Hoax.

Tclegraphe-s ON the Northwestern Road
Victims of u Hoax.
Mislcd by bogus order all the telegraph
operators employed by the Chicago and
Northwestern Road struck Tuesday morn
ing. The trouble was soon adjustc l By
Chief Ramsay, OF the Order of Railway
Telcgraphers. who notified the men that
the strike was not authorized by the or
ganizetion and instructed them to go back
to work. The operators oleyed the coun-
termand. Where or With whom the bogus
order originated IS not known. 1t was sent
over the wires at 10 O'Clock Monday night
Chief Ramsey says there is no Immediate
prospect OF strike A committee Of cpc-
rators was sent to notify the officers OF the
railroad company that the order hal not
called out tho men. They believe the
order was sent 1t the insti cation OF an
enemy OF the organization
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
Twenty Houses IsErned.

large portion OF the town OF Carbon
dale. Col. ives destro; ed by fro Tuesday
uosn'rE Twenty buildings we're burned.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01

tel. Chicago. did nothing all day Wednesday
gut gay out money to bis guests Night Clerk
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-01
Catfle-ThieyeS In Hi.

James Radcliffe. arrested in Texas has
been lodged in the Belleville. Ull. Jail. and
il the cattle-growers OF Texas. represent
ing an aggregate capital Of GEO. 900. 900. can
accomplish It. Radcliffe. with John Hayes.
his partner. who has been in Jail for sew
erai months, will go to the penitentfary
The case against the two men IS the steal
Ing of ten carloads OF cattle from various
members Of the Cattle Growers Associa-
ton CT Northern Texas. which they sold In
East St Louis