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1t4E MAGPlE.

love tie sweet linnet, the lark and the thrush,
And the gold throated blackbird with song
in each bush;
The finch and the robin, love every one,
But not the pied magpie that's walking alone.
For whether you're going your sweetheart to
meet,
On business or pleasure, in market or street,
To church or to chapel u bad ssgn it is
If you meet that one maybe a-taking his ease.
But if it should chance you to see thatill sight,
First look well around you to left and to right,
For if he's companioned the two are for mirth.
And three for a wedding, and four for birth.
Yet if he's alone show not wrath to the bird.
A little politeness, I've heard it averred,
Will please men aSd magpies. So throw not q
stone,
But lift your hat kindly and bow and pass on.
Bow once, twice and thrice, and the bird, I've
heard say,
Will return you a curtsy, both merry and gay.
And this is d charm, sirs that, well under
stood,
Will take away bad luck and bring you the
good.
Now, all We sweet lovers, I've told We my charm,
The magpie's bad luck to evade and disarm.
And / wish you in due time two magpies for
mirth,
And three for a wedding, and four for a birth
Katherine lyman Hinkssn in Academy.
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BICYCLING THROUGH PERSIA.
Two american Tourists Lose their Way
on a Stormy Night.

Two American Tourists Lose their Way
on a Stormy Night.
me Two American students, Messrs Allen
anu Saohtleben, who made a bicycle tour
afouhu tle world, recount interesting exper-
lenees turing their run through Persia In
the July number of The Century.
Inc weakness of the Persian for mendaci-
ty Is proVerplal- they say. One instance of
thls national weakness was attended with
considerable Inconvenience to us. By some
mlschahce we had run by the village where
we INTENDED to stop for the night, which
was situated some distance off the road
Meetlhg a Persian lad, we inquired the dis
lance. he was ready at once with cheer
ful falsehood. 'One farsak'' -four miles,,
he replied, although he must have known
at the time that the village was already be-
nina us. On we pedaled at an increased
rate, In order to precede if possible, the
approaching darkness; for although tradi-
t1onally the land of a double dawn. Persia
has only one twilight, and that closely
merged into sunset and darkness. One, two
forsaks We're placed behind us, and still
there was no sign of human habitation.
AT length darkness fell: we were obliged to
d1smount to feel our way By the gradually
rising ground, and the rocks we knew we
were off the road. Dropping our wheels,
we CROPPED round on hands and knees to
find. if possible, some trace of water. With
burning thirst, chilling atmosphere, and
swans of mosquitoes biting through our
clothing, we could not sleep. A slight
drizzle began to descend. During our gloomy
vigil we were glad to hear the sounds of a
caravan. toward uyhi1
discerning, at length f., a long line of camels
marching to the music of their lantern-bear-
ing leader. When our nickelplated bars
and white helmets flashed in the lantern
light, there was a shrek, and the lantern
fell to the ground The rear-guard rushed
to the front with drawn weapons; but even
they started back at the sound of our voices,
as we attempted in broken Turkish to reas-
sure them. Explanations were made and
the camels soon quoted. Thereupon we
were surrounded with lanterns and fire.
brands, while the remainder Of the caravan
party was called to the front. Finally we
moved on, walking side by side with the
lantern-bearing leader, who ran ahead now
and then to make sure of the road. The
night was the BLACKLIST we had ever seen.
Suddenly one of the camels disappeared in
q oieeH, anu roIleu over Will sfoan.s rof-
tunately, no bones were broken, and the
load was replaced. But we were off the
road, and search was begun with lights to
find the beaten path. Footsore and hungry,
with an almost intolerable thirst, we truged
along till morning, to the ding-dong ding
dong of the deep-toned camel bells. Finally
we reached sluggish river, but did not dare
to satisfy our thirst. except by washing out
our mouths, and by taking occasional swal-
lows, with long intervals of rest, in one of
which we fell asleep from sheer exhaustion.
When we awoke the midday sun was shining,
and party of Persian travellers was bend
ing over us.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-07
The Oldest Human Habitat;on.

The most ancient architectural ruins
known are the temples at Ipsambul, on
the left bank of the Nile, in Nubia. The
largest of these temples has 4 apartments,
the whole of which has been hewn from
solid rock. Some idea of the immensely of
these temples may he CLEANED from the
fact that one single apartment, of which
measurements were taken, was found to
be 81 feet long and SO feet broad, the
vaulted, domelike roof being 80 feet above
the floor anu supported by two rows of
massive square pillars, four in a row, and
each OF the same material of which the
roof, sides and floor of the temple are COM
posed. To each of these pillars is attached
colossal figure of man, the feet being
on the floor and the head touching the
roof. These human figures are necessarily
OF enormous proportions and are each
painted in gaudy colors. In front of this
wonderful rock cut temple are seated four
still larger figures Of human beings, two
OF which are IS feet in height and are be-
heved to represent Rameses the Great,
whose remarkable military exploits are to
be found depicted all over northern Africa.
reproductions of two of these colossal fig
ures on the gigantic scale of the originals,
also facsimile of the temple itself, on
small scale, were made and exhibited at
che celebrated Crystal palace, Sydenhan,
England.-St. Louis Republic.
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sweetening the wh,skey Trust.

The Senate has been almost as kind
to the Whiskey Trust as to the Sugar
Trust Estimating the present stock in
the bonded warehouses at 200, 600, 900
gallons, the increase of the tax from
ninety cents to $11o gallon will put
exactly $40, 100 into the poke to of
the Whiskey Trust. The 20, 10000, 900 gall
Ions will be taken out of bond and the
duty paid the government revenue from
whiskey will be practically nothing for
two years. The annual product is about
100, 000.0 900 gallons. That is more than
enough to supply the present demand.
The Treasury will get big lump soon
from whiskey duties, $3.50, 600. 600, if the
whole bonded stock be withdrawn,
Then, for two years or more, the whis-
key tax would bring in nothing, or next
to nothing.
But the $40, Ooo, 900 is not the only
gratuity given by the Senate to the
three years under the existing law, is
made eight years by the Senate; that is,
the Trust gets five years more from the
government before being obliged to pay
the tax: All this time the whiskey is
improving, and the Whiskey Trust is
saving interest. At $1.10 gallon the
interest at four per cent. would be "A
cents gallon. On 100000 gallons
the interest would BIZ 81, $40, 900. This
sum the Senate virtually gives to the
Whiskey Trust every year for five years.
In other words, besides making direct
donation of 100000 to the Whiskey
Trust, 1T saves that thrifty con Germ in
five years interest to the amount of g.
100000. We have reckoned the interest
at only four per cent, though four and
one-half or five would be nearer the true
figures. The Senate, then, has sweet
ened the Whiskey Trust as follows:
By direct gift $40. O00 600
By interest saved 2,2OO. 900
1914, 200, 600
No wonder there is a bissful feeling in
the Peoria REGION. No wonder the
delighted beneficiaries of the Senate's
gratuities at once put VIII iskey up three
G fyQl frr e,%a
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EOR RENT-Very desirable rent of eight
Il rooms and bath, on New State street.
Sun all day long. Address Rent, BOX
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TO LET-RENTs
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one week for rs cents. cash in advance

ITO LET-A furnished house for the sum-
Il mer, one, two or three months. Most
desirable location in the city. Address L.
BOX 1919. ~
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ITO LET-Upper rent of rooms, 81 Hanov-
4 er street. S1l. Apply to E. HASTY, II
Green st. III
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WANTED.

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one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
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Her Advice to DETERMINATIONS Women.

ESPECIAL TO QUE LADY READERs.]
Mrs. Ida easier, of 126 Olive Street,
Syracuse, NY, believes that there is no
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-07

WANTED-To buy a second hand bicycle
~. OF 1888 or 1894 pattern and in good con-
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-07

FOR SALE-Two new houses at Wood
fords, arranged for two families
cemented cellar and bath ROOM Will sell for
S2S per month. No cash payment required.
VIII rent for $25 per month. N. S. GARDI-
NER, Oxford building. 81
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NOR SALE-A centrally located l l-2 story
IL house containing 10 rooms, hot and cold
water, bath room. water closet, set tubs.
gas, cemented cellar, furnace; large lot with
building suitable for stable. A. G. LIBBY.
~ IL Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-07

fEiO LET-First class rent of seven rooms
at 223 High street. Price 1926. GEO. G.
HOPKINS, 8S1a Exchange street. II
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Take the MAINE STATE PRESS for a
weekly paper.
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WANTED-An to know that R. B. Car,
w penter will close his barber shop all
day Wednesday. the fourth, but will keep
open till midnight Tuesday night. 81
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LOST AND FOUND.

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one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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EOR SALE-On North street modern ne
II 2 LIZ story house containing IA room
fitted up with hot and cold water 2 bat
rooms steam heat, etc. for ? families. Cor
ner lot 50xS0. A. G. LIBBY AZ IL Exchang
street. III
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HORSES FOR SALE-At the Sprin
IL street stables of the Portland Rail-
road company. Ten horses suitable for
work in hay fields or other farm use. Prices
low. Enquire at stable or office, Al Com
gress street. 81
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$64, 200, 900

VUT, @OU3
No wonder there is a bissful feeling in
the Peoria REGION. No wonder the
delighted beneiciaries of the Senate's
gratuities at once put VIII iskey up three
cents gallon for a starter. IN Y. Sun.
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FOR SALE-A Columbia 80 Safety IS
this office. al
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EOR SALE-First class meat and provi-
Il sion store with fixture, stock and goo
will of same, centrally located on FEEDER
street. Must be closed out at once. f,
particulars, inquire of A. G. LIBBY AZ:
Exchange street. Al
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FOE SALE.

Forty words or less inserted under this
Head for one week for rs cts. in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-07

HfOR SALE-2 LIZ story house, situated on
-. warren street, containing IL rooms
fitted for two families. Has Sebago water,
etc. Lot of land 40xS0. Low price and easy
terms. For further particulars inquire of
A. Z. LIBBY, AZ IL Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-07

FOR SALE-Deering street. brick house,
one of the best built and best located on
that street, has every modern Improvement.
including steam. A rare chance for house
for 5000. W. II. WALDRON, 1870 Middle
street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-07

FOR SALE-Sloop yacht 81 feet long
Il feet beam; fittings first class, nearly
new. Apply to W. A. ALLEN. foot of Pearl
street, Portland, Maine. 3-tf
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WANTED-MALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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ITO LET-At WoOdfords, convenient rent
IL OF nine rooms, cemented cellar. two mnu-
ties from electric cars; rent very reasonable to
right party. Inquire of f. L. LEIGHTON, Box
ZbZ WOOQfOrQS. G-l
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TO LET--RoOMs.

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one week for rs cents. cash in advance
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-07

IHNHE first lot of young male canaries lust
u arrived; also young knocking birds,
orioles, cucatoos, Cuban parrots, Java spar
rows and noneparils. All kinds of bird
cages, seeds and sundries steady on hand.
BIRDS taken in board charges reasonable.
FRED BROMBY, 450 Congress street. ri
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Pleading ROOM to let in old Orchard. In
Ia qulre at Drug store roar of depot. D.
f. SULLIVAN& CO., Druggists. Al
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ITO LET'S rooms. 20 Boyd St., all in order.
rooms, 11SO Congress ST., 5000; Suite of
rooms OF two over Lanes shoe store, 381 Con-
gress ST., $40. L. o. BEAN g. CO., Monu-
ment Square. 81
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FOR SALE OR RENT-The two brick
= buildings, stable with tenement of six
rooms ana adjoining carriage house in
Avon Place. BENJAMIN SHAW, 5I15 FIX
change street. al
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VOUNG people who want summer cot
n tage will find it better for the children
to build on the ridge or slope at Great
Ghebeagae. Less salt water and more view.
Very desirable lots, cheap. g. o. D., Press
ONCE. 18-tf
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-07

NOR SALE-Building lots at Oakdale. The
II Deering Land Co. offers for sale on favora-
Die terms desirable building lots on Forest
and Deering streets, Oakdale, Deering Apply
to ROLLINS & ADAMS, 81 Exchange street,
Portland. mar26e0W tanS1I
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no LET-Desirable sunny rooms over H. P.
8. Goold's and Geo. c. Shaw & Co.'s
stores, Congress st. Fine location for dentists
or doctor Inquire GEO. c. SHAW & co.
may22-tf
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WANT A CLOCK.

nF any kind at any price. have the largest stock
~ of new style Clocks in the city at bottom
prices MCKINNEY, the Jeweer 459 Congress
street, Monument Square. Open evenings
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Il Beach. For information inquire of MIR.
SEAVEY at Prouts Neck or P. O'CONNOR,
U. S. Hotel. 27-2
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FOR SALE--On annual, semi-annual or
n monthly instalment plan, a few of the
class: Call on address, M, e, MOOKE
Deering Centre, Me. 23a
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ITO LET-93 Oxford ST., bright desirable
4 rent, rooms, newly painted inside and
Sebago, cemented cellar and closet. Inquire at
99 OXFORD ST. 81
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WANTED-Situation as assistant book
w keeper or Office clerk, or would accept
a position as travelling salesman. Have had
eight years business experience with one of
the best of city references. For interview,
address G., care of No. 40 Oxford street. 81
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THO LET-Choice furnished rooms, every
IL thing desirable. Inquire in a. m.
or evening at No. Is Gray street. 81
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T OsT-On Monday, July I'd, probably on
II Danforth street. near Brackett, a brown
wallet containing $12. Finder will be re-
warded by leaving same at this office. 81
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MIR: SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to
AVA buy cast off clothing of all descriptions
Tor highest cash prices. Address letters or
postal to 100 MIDDLE ST. feb1-tf
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NOTICE-A business man who may be
~ looking for worthy and lasting occu-
patton IN which to make big money and ac-
such by calling at Room No. 5, ST. Jul.
IAN. HOTEL, Portland, Me-, from to IL
a. m. IL
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no LET-Cottage of eight rooms, partially
furnished; Sebago; located at Fort Hill,
Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Inquire of ]. II,
WEBSTER, room S, First National Bank
Building. IL
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VOUNG man, Protestant, handy, obliging,
Il best references, would do chores in
country place in return for comfortable
home; working at drawing during leisure
hours.) Address G. K. BOURKE, Oxford,
Me- 81
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TO LET.

COTTAGE TO LET-On Little Diamond
~ Island. Furnished. Best of locations.
Address Cottage. BOX 1919. ~
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FOR SALE-House of rooms at Woodfords,
Longfellow Park, commanding view of
the city. Large lot. A bargain. One OF the
best locations about Portland. S. M. WATSON
& CO., 413 Congress street. 81
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ITO BE LET-Desirable tenement for small
Il family, No. 81 Locust street. Rent $3.50
per year. Apply to COOMBS & NEAL, Room
l, No. S5 Exchange street. 2O-tf
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DARTNER WANTED-With capital in a
Il well-established business Address T..
this Office. myI4-tf
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ITO LET-House No. IL Mayo Street, near
Il Cumberland down stair rent, contain
ing six rooms, for small family; S11.5O per
month. JOHN T. PAGAN, So Exchange St.
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ITO LET-A pleasant upstairs rent of seven
- rooms besides large pantry and she'd.
Corner of Turner and Morning streets.
Pr1ce ten dollars per month. Enquire of
Mrs. H. L. Beals 6S Franklin street. Al
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T osT-On Congress st. between Pearl and
~ Geo. G. Shaw's, small gold chain with
heart attached. A liberal reward will be paid
for Its return to 36 UNION ST. 81
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ITO LET-Furnished house of rooms in
4 West Paris village, 3 minutes from Grand
Trunk station, hot and cold water, all modern
conven1ences, stable. 8 acres of land, so miles
from Portland. Will let for months or one
year, N. S. GARDINER, 1876 Middle st. 81
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II beth for less than one-half its cost;
partly furnished; cottage finely built and
situated on one of the most beautiful spots
SMALL, 81 Preble street. Cottage, Sl5GO.7-l
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BOARD.

- House at Hiram, Me-, is beautifully
located on the bank of the Saco river rooms
are large and pleasant; good fishing and
best the market affords. DIXIE & HOBSON,
PrOprietors "A
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one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
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NEW TYPE WATERPROOF SALE. very
~ cheap. Party purchasing can secure
agency for the same. f. Il. M, Box 1853
City. II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
erAIN FrAnFrI 0T JArAN-s r0NnR.

LONDON, Aug. The Spanish Govern
ment. as "A result of its m'sgiyngs. often
times expressed, regarding the possible
r@euits ~ the Phuuplne Islands IN the
event OF japan becoming the dominant
power In the East purchased three cruis-
ers from English firms to-day. The Span
ism Government is apprcnensive that Ja-
nan may utilize the troubles at the Island
OF MindanaO as a pretext 10 execute ner
alleged ambitious designs regarding the
plfiIfDfne Islands
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
CHTCz6O's BTG BLlZE.
Five Millions Of Doilars Worth OF Prop
erty Destroyed.

CHICAGO, Aug. / Fire broke out to-
night in the lumber rds Of J. S. Martin
& CO.. IN the heart a. me lumber district,
an1 spread IN all dir ectiOns
AT . T. NJ the FIVE had bCrTed s. J.
Martins lumber yards. contairirg 0.UjJ,-
90 feet the yards oI Perley' Love *
Co. about fhe samf amount; Brown x
Richards 1lrr Company. Wells *
French C00L.nr. -er builders; Siemens
q Halste Electric 5mpanys plant; John
Spry Lumber CCrnrjhy, WI itcomb Cedar
Post Company: W. b. Palmer. dealer in
The les -iH run INTO the millions. but,
as the ire is stiN lf'raing and rot under
control. r. is lingo ,ttle rs yet 10 give
Iater.-The territor buried over was
bounded by Ashland eNenue on the east,
the South branch of the Chicago river
on the south Blue lsand avenue on the
north and ROby street on the west. The
fire was the worst which the department
has been called upon 20 fight In the last
Two years.
There were many casualties among the
GrcneD ana Spectators. The Cnly death
So far known was that of q boy. VINO
fell from lumber pile into the river and
W6s drowned.
The principal losses are:
Simols & Halste electric Company,
completely destroyed. Loss. $4,000, Well
IN surcl.
Wells & French. manufacturers Of car
wheels, freight and relngerator and
strcet-car works. Loss $1,000.
Perley, Lowe d. Company. lumber deal
er-. 100000 feet OF i-mber. chiefly soft
pine. destroyed; loss. SOJ.oDj
$. IS. Martin Lumber Company, known
as the largest lumber Yards In the clun-
try, .5.Do0.W0 feet ot lumber and offices
consumed; loss. 6o)ooo :
r. H. Conway. cedar posts and blocks,
mill and wagons almost completely de-
stroyed. loss: $50 90.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02

City Point and was coming back on the
Brooks They were running by Tobacco
Point. when a Confederate battery OPEN
cl FIRE on them. and "A shot came through
the port paddles. The Colonel says:
THE steamer stopped and began TO
drift. We could see them on the Virginia
shore preparing to get n boat on 10 us.
Captain Brooks our commander, did not
know what to do. when 1 came on deck
and said TO him that we must get the
President of at all hazards.
Il said / would 80 II we could get
crew. The Captain agreed. and a boat
was manned and showed of from our
vessel. 10 was dusk. and The crew WIN
its charge was soon lost In the shdd 1WS
lowering over the river. We landed the
President in gafcty on the MAJ Iduu
shore. where he remained In security ul-
IN he could be transported TO WASH
incton." e-.
Colonel Sillowaye received letters from
the President, Secretary stanton ana
Secrctery NNelles IN recognition OF t'
event. and Secretary stanton sald III ms
letter: .o., ,.r
"The President believes that you, un-
der the guidance of Providence saNeu
him from capture. ,, ,
Sinowaye was then commissiQned
Colonel as q reward for his services
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-02
Cleveland County COnvention
IkELAND ON TEMPERANCE.
The Archbishop Takes strong Ground Be
fore the 4. T o.

ST. PAUL. Aug. Thousands OF rep
resentative Catholic abstainers represent
ing a large majority OF the Catholic
dioceses. are here as delegates to the
twenty-fourth annual convention OF the
Catholic Total Abstinence order Of Amer
ica II is not as large rs at some pre-
ViOus conventions.
Archbishop Ireland delivered an address
to the delegates in which he enumerated
the chief aims Of the warfare OF the
Catholic against intempersLce.
The Archbishop eXl Tcssed strong ap-
prOval OF the recent letter Of Mgr
SatOlli in regard to saloon keepers hold
ing membership in Catholic sOcties.
The Catholic Church. he said, has put
herself on high ground I'm opposition 10
intemperance and It's alliance; no strong
er nor clearer words could be spoken
than those Of Leo XIII. in his letter on
temperance work in America TO the
Father Of the Council OF Baltimore and
Mgr. Satolli. the courageous and intelli-
gent representative in this matter. as
IN IN an Others OF the great principles OF
1athoie truth and Of Catholic practical
catholics TO work to realize I'm daily
life the teachings Of the Church and bring
others to realize them.
The archbishop appealed for cO-oDera-
ton to priests and lay people, both men
ana women but particularly TO priests,
or Whom there was large number pres
ent. The priests must be the leaders
IN the warfare by words or example:
the people Will surely follow them. In
the hands of the priests is the future
OF the Catholic Church I'm America.