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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-07-18

the wayside summons were senor-
ously repeated.
Quick, now, sergeant" said the
senior paymaster.
Don't know, major" be replied.
THAT. fellows away into the
swamp. He's got under cover.
couldn't even find him. Risk it ?
Boys, risk it! Run her ahead.
They can't hit us if they do fire."
"Halt! came warningly out of
the blackness as the hand-car dash
ed forward, and with it came thun-
der that sounded like a rattle of
musketry.
"They didn't work their joke this
time, major" said the sergeant.
There's more than that in it,"
said the major. SIN glad we're
past the picket, but I'm afraid we're
running into trouble. They may
have surprised Morehead City and
the fort"
Reckon not, major. Run her
your level best, boys. We won't
halt again for anybody"
That was brave talk, but in less
than twenty minutes he exclaimed:
Hold on, boys! That picket is
right on the track. Stop her for
your livesw
They did so, as an ominous and
menacing throat repeated:
Halt! Halt" and from the
rear, at the same moment other
voices seemed to say:
SCOT 'em! Got 'em noww
I'm afraid they have" groaned
the major, money and all, and
we're on our way to Wilmington"
mo use to hurrah for Burnside
this time," squeaked the paymaster's
clerk.
The sergeant ran ahead along the
track until he missed his footing in
the dark and went off into a grimy
depth of water and black mud, just
as somebody said:
who's there?" and he was try
ing to respond:
Friend, with the countersign."
His mouth had too much in it for
success, and once more he used
strong and very volcanic express
sions as soon as his vocal organs
were at work again. Then we
heard him say:
"Come along, boys! There isn't
anybody here, and the waters six
inches deep over the track"
1t was doleful mystery, and the
chance Of beng fred into grew
grisly enough, as the car was du-
biously urged forward.
The fierceness of the storm d.
and thus with great
gust of wind from Cape Hatteras,
it ceased. More wind came and
swept away the clouds. The moon
came out gloriously, and at that
very moment the paymaster's clerk
exclaimed: ,...
"Quick, sergeant! They could
see to shoot now"
Halt! Come along! Got EN-!
Got 'em now! Bully! Better
Better mount!
That was what it sounded like,
but the sergeant exclaimed:
abraham Lincoln! If this
losen't make five times that we've
been halted by those Confederate
frogs!'
In half an hour more we were all
safe in Morehead City, leaving the
frogs to play jokes on somebody
Else. Romance !
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-07-18
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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-07-18
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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-07-18
LANGWORTHT g. HISER.
AMES FOX,
Administrator.

Before fitting out your table with
new dishes, come and look over our
line. We will be sure to please
you with our large assortment of fancy
and plain ware, also toilet sets IN
many and beautiful designs.
japanese baskets in all sizes, work
baskets, lunch baskets in all kinds
for use or ornament.
Pins 1c paper. Thread 10c d..
Laces in cotton aud linen torchon,
fine orientals, valencienn, in new and
pretty patterns.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-07-18
sNATcHED FROM the GRAVEL
A WARNING From the Ljyioa.

Emissions Cured AT IS I learned a bad
habit. Had losees for seven years. Tried
four doctors and nerve tpnics by the score,
without benefit 1 became a nervous wreck.
A friend who had been cnred by Dire. Kennedy
Il kergan Of q similar disease, advised me TO
positively cured. This was eight years ago
I nm now married and have two healthy
children" g. w. LEWIS, Saginaw. Mich.
NarlcocsIe Cured. "varicocele. the result of
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and nervous, Ecs sunken. bashful in society.
bition. The 'Golden Monitor" opened my
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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-07-18
XLPENA ARGUS
MISCELLANEOUS.
DREAMS.

DREAMS.
I will not speak Of the dreams
That come when the day is done,
When our weary work Is DER,
And nights sweet rest Is begun;
hut Of the dreams that cheer us
Az we labor through the day.
The dreams that keep Ms walking
Ger a rough and rugged way;
The dreams that the mother knows
As she rocks her baby boy,
How when he reaches manhood
He will be her pride and Joy;
The dreams that the struggler knows
As he climbs the hill Of fame,
OF few short years Of bliss
And an ever dying name.
The toiler digging for gold
Feels not the sweat on his brow
He dreams Of coming time
When he shall not work as now
And the Christians life 10 full
OF dream than all more sweet
Now he'll lay his burdens down
Low down at the saviour's feet
A blessed gift are the dreams
OF better, brighter day,
Though they are but idle dreams
They are blessed still. say.
How oft meath our load of pain
We would sink before the pight,
But for the dreams we weave
So tull of a radient light.
And II we work while dreaming
Wen find the longed-for bliss
Somewhere in region brighter,
II we never do In this.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-07-18

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
HEN THIEVES IN DEERlNG.
They Become Little Too Bold and Got
Arrested.

During the past fall hen thieves have
been plying their nefarious work in East
Deering, much to the annoyance of poultry
owners in that neighborhood. The holiness
of the thieves was remarkable. One man in
East Deering lost forty hens in one night.
Mr.. Charles Mills lost thirty in one night
and has lost about one hundred in all. An
other neighbor lost twenty-five, another
sixteen and another ten, The officers could
not trace the culprits but suspected that
they came from Portland. Had it not been
for tho oonsummate holiness of the thieves
they would probably not have been landed
behind the bars.
Tuesday neighbor of MI. Mills, found
two boys in his hen house. He went out and
drove them away. They then went to MI.
Millss barn and stole bag. From there
they proceeded to the hen house and slowed
fiy g hens and a rooster in the bag. They
went away, but when they found that they
hau taken the rooster they brought him
back, and was about to exchange him for
a hen when Mr.. Mills discovered them
They ran, but with the assistance of a
neighbor, Mr.. Mills caught them. They
gave their names as Libby and Bryant and
said they lived on Munioy hill. They were
handed over to the officers and will be
brought before Judge Elder. They claim
that another boy, older than themselves,
nut them up to the theft.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Maine Pedagogical Society.

The fifteenth annual meeting of the
Maine Pedagogical society will be held at
the Edward Little High school, Auburn,
with evening sessions a Auburn hall, be-
ginning this afternoon and continuing three
days. The president is M. H. Small, princi-
pal Of West brook High school.
Among the speakers from Portland are
Superintendent Lord on 'Place and Func-
ton of Chronology in Teaching History
H. W. Shaylor, lessons on Drawing;
President Whitman of Westbrook Seminary
on Outline of Work in English:'' Mrs. Geo.
F. French on ''CIeanliness and Health for
the loung;" George Fl. Allan" Manual
Training in the Common Schools" with
Mr.. W. G. Holden participating in the dis
cussion; Mrs. Mabel Sargent on Relation
of the kindergarten to the Public Schools
Miss Charlotte Walker. kindergarten
Gifts;" Mrs. Abby N. Norton, Kinder
garten Occupations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Portland's M ember of the G. IA. r. Staff.

PortIand's MI ember of the G. IA. r. Staff.
Mr.. Frankie. Johnston, of H.J. Bailey
&iCo., has beenEappointed aide-de-camp,
with,the rankssof Colonel, on the staff of
the national commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic. Mr.. Johnston
who is member of the common coun-
Gil. is very prominent GAR man,
and member of Bosworth Post. AL
though New York man, his service
was in the west entirely. AS member
of Fremont's body guard, he went to
Missouri, and there served in the early,
exciting scenes..of the war. He participa-
ted in the battle of Wilson's creek,
where Lyon was killed, and at another
time was one of the bold troopers who
participated in Zagoni's charge. He was
at Pea Ridge and at Prairie damn, was
wounded. Heswas later at the battle of
Shiloh, serving in Merrill's horse, and
later as member of the Second Mis-
souri, he went with Sherman's army as
far as Atlanta, and then turned back to
help fight Hood at Nashville.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
oFFTHElRoN.
The Business of Commercial Street Inter
rupted for a Time.

Yesterday morning the great shifting
engine, No. 52S, of the Boston and Maine
road, was crossing Commercial street from
the Boston and Maine station to that OF the
Grand Trunk, @s drawing very long and
heavy train of freight cars. Wher the foot
of Moulton street was reached the shlfter
encountered the switch that connects the
main track with the branch track running
down Central wharf, and ran off the irons.
Beams of wood were procured and efforts
made to get the forward wheels OF the en-
CINE back on the track again. II an engine
had been sent from the Boston and Maine
and the freight train 4, separated the mer-
chants on the south side of the street say
business would not have been INSTRUCTED,
but not until after II o'clock-when the
Grand Trunk has right of way-was an en-
CINE sent by that road. and by it's exert1ons
the shifuer was got back on the irons about
p. M. ard the train proceeded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Herrick in Portland.

Fred Herrick, the young man who
has been reported as SO mysteriously dis
appearing from Augusta. last July now
brings up in Portland, and will soon re-
turn to Boston. where he will again go
TO work. Herrlck left Augusta last
July, and for long time his relatives in
this city were grieved regarding him.
and the idea that he had met his death
filled their minds. But during the period
sorrow Fred was in New York. His
reasons for visiting the great city are I'M
known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Camp Benson.

A meeting of incorporators of the new
home for veterans and their wives. to be es-
tablished in this state by the Woman's Re-
lief Corps, was held in this city Monday. 1t
was voted to accept the gift of the Camp
Benson farm at Newport. Me-. and to estab-
lish the home there. opening it OF New
Years day. The incorporators are: De-
partment Commander. j. Wesley Gilman.
Col. Ii. H. Burbank, Charles F. Jones, Col.
H. r. Millett, George B. Stafford and W. U.
Black, representing the Grand Army: Mrs.
Ella Jordan Mason, Mrs. Clara B. Eeavitt.
Mrs. Grace E. Howe, Mrs. A. r. Millett,
Mrs. Bina Emery, representing the Relief
Corps.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
PERSO NAL

Capt, Simon H. Pike of Lubec, for
MANY years in command of steamers of
Ehe international Line. who was stricken
with a slight shock of paralysis one day
last week, is rapidly recovering.
HCaptain Wallace Ober, an old and re-
tired shipmaster, now living in Boston,
was in this city spending Christmas
with his daughter. The old gentleman
called upon few of his old friends along
the water front Captain Ober is now
over 70, and in his day has commanded
some big full-rigged ships.
It is rumored that there is to be
change in the officers of the big five
masted schooner Governor Ames. 1t is
said that Captain S. R. Gardiner, former
Iy in command of the schooner Elm
wood Harlow will be master of the Gov
ernor Ames.
Chief Engineer Morse, of the Bath lire
department, was in the city yesterday.
Hon. Thomas B. Reed will speak at
Wilmington, Del, tomorrow evening.
and at Pawtucket, RI, Thursday eve
ming OF next week.
Hon. Amos.F. Lambert of Worcester,
Mass, is in the city. and will remain
until New ears. visiting relatives and
old friends.
Mr.. B. f. Chadhourne, railroad COM
missioner, is in Portland at the West
End Hotel.
Judge Thomas whose of Bangor was
In town yesterday. Judge Vose is a
native of Portland.
n Hon. B.W. Counce of Thomaston was
IN the city Wednesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Sheriff piummer's Appointm ents.

Sheriff-elect Plummer will take the oath
of Office at midnight December 3lsJ. 1t is re-
norted that Officers Fifth and Skillings of
the police force will be two of the liquor
deputies. 1t is understood that Mr.. Walter
H. Dresser of Bridgtons js to be head civil
deputy, messengers for the insolvency court
and court officer for the supreme court.
Mr.. J. H. Banks, FreeporJ, it is reported, is
to move to Westbrook and be made the
deputy for that city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Enighed Election.

AT the regular nesting of the Scandi.
navian Aid Society Enighed, these off.
GERS were installed:
Ex-Presidnt-NieIs A. Bruins,
Decentralization Jensen,
Vice observation-disclosures Kier,
Secretary-Peter 1. Miller Clio Grove
STD,
....Treasurer-Lars c. Petersen,
Chaplain-C. Eskilsen.
:. Marshal-G. Petersen,
Inside Guardian-Pet Kjer
Outside Guardian-Zeno Gundersen,
Librarian-Wm. Nielsen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Early Birds.

"There are candidates enough for the Re-
publican nomination for governor next
time,'' said a veteran Maine politician.
Wednesday evening.
so soon?'' asked the PRESS man.
ION. yes,'' replied the V. P, 81 hear
mentioned nlewellyn Powers of Houlton, A.
F. Crockett of Rockland. Henry: Lord of
Bangor, Gen. T. ". Hyde of Bath, and
General r. B. Shepherd of Skowhegaa.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Collateral Inheritance.

Judge Peabody of the Probate court is
busiIy appraising the tax that comes under
the collateral inheritance law; to bring he
work up &c the commencement of the new
year. In many instances this involves the
careful examination of wills. inventories
and the laws of Inheritance which largely
increases the duties of the probate courts
throughout the state.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Accident to Mayor Baxter.

Mayor Baxter had narrow escape from
serious injury yesterday morning. ard as 1t
was he was severely bruised and SCARED,
He was in the store OF Wyer Greene Co.,
and stumbled over loose mat, falling for
ward on his face and striking his head
against projecting shelf. His nose was
thought to be broken for some time and
swelled considerably.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
A Malicious Act.

Some malicious person ruined a dory for
Captain Joseph ". Prout, of the schooner
Emma j., on Christmas night. The dory
was lying ON Commercial wharf, the schoon-
or lying at the same time in the dock below.
Some one threw the dory from the wharf to
the vessel below. AS it was low tide the
dory was completely smashed when it
ha 6ac
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Fireman,s Relief Ball.

The Fireman's Relief Association are
rapidly completing the arrangements for
their annual ball, which occurs next
Monday. evening. and which will certain
" be one of the great events of the
season. The exhibition which, will be
followed by real fire scene. will far sur
pass anything of the kind ever attempted
in the state.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Clothing Wanted.

There is such constant call for boys
clothing that We feel compelled to make the
wants known to the public Overooats for
boys between the ages of six and fourteen
are much needed. Persons having such
articles to dispose of will confer a great
favor by sending them to No. City Build
ing, Secretary of Associated Charities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
J.. r. LIBBY.
sStamding Room Only"

That's been the condition the past weeks
the chairs the ase and shopping can be done COM
fortably and eisurely.
And by the way line thank
you making this the greatest Holiday we
cash Sales by hundreds of dollars Greatest
thousands Greatest Of merchandise
by - don't know how many pieces
Monday before Christmas biggest days did,
cash and bulk of goods
= sa y % 6;
We thank you your bera your patience appreciation of
our efforts you.
And we take this testify ability energy,
zeal Of IA salespeope cashiers and managers.
So FOL paste Now for the future:
A speck in sky is labelled aspiring"
Other pecks horizonwih trailing smoke
tell of cargoed with spring fabrics
Some choicest which labelled 81 R. Libby To
standing Foreign visitors much good merchandise
stock must 60
Cloak Stock Here's where falls heavily
anywhere
For instance Ladies' tight
fitting lap seams fine stock, perfect shapes "A inches
long, big balloon made sell for $500 Present price $3.50
six odd of Garments choice but sizes
missing
Prices were from $500 $780,
from $500 to $500.
your size is here, your opportunity surely is
Dress Goods Twenyght pieces SO inch all wool Henrietta Slate
Green and Color very fine fabric. Actually
worth Price 25 cts
Twenty-Five pieces 50 Novelties. Many
choice designs
Were 60 cts 81 IL cts and so cts Price now 80 cts.
Ten pieces Flannel Sutings Navy Red Gray and
Mixture.
Price was Price 81 l2 cts.
Sharp price along Dress Goods line Shrewd buyers will
do to them
Mems furnishings Underwear Jersey Good
stock Shirts and Drawers Price 81 cts.
Mems Cancels Hair Shirts Drawers Aawm
cts Price 63 cts.
Heavy Ribbed Shirts Drawers and
durable. Price Price 80 cts.
Stockings Army and Navy goods best made all sizes
II IL. Price 80
Natural Wool Stockings Were
There price reductions all departments make for spring
goods.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Underwear.

One lot Misses Ribbed Jersey Vests,
ages 5 to -, sold for 300. This
morning, 29c each.
One lot extra fine quality Ladies' Lambs
Wool Vests and Pants, all sizes,
regular $1.50 quality, clearance price,
CSC.
Ladies' Natural Wool Vests and Pants,
all sizes, former price $1.25, clear
ance price 75c each.
Ladies' pure Australian Wool Vests and
Pants, superior quality, former price
$1.50, clearance price $1.13.
Gentlemen: If you have not pur-
chased winter weight Underwear to-
day is the time and our store the
place to buy it. We are having a
clearance sale in Underwear.
so Youths Egyptian yarn Self Fitting
Sweaters, only 21c each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Portland and ogdensburg.

The committee ON finance will meet this
noon, and City Treasurer Libby will report
upon his recent investigation into the value
of the Portland & Ogdensburg railroad. He
will advise the city to dispose of only a
portion of its stock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Mr.. Sargent Loses a Check.

While Mr.. H. NJ. Sargent, of the firm of
Sargent, Lord & Skillings, was going along
Middle street Wednesday. he lost out of his
vest pocket a.checksfor $3.50 on the Faneuil
Hall bank of Eoston. made payab to him.
self. The check was not endorsed, and
therefore can be of no value to the finder.
Mr.. Sargent telegraphed to the bank to
stop paymeut.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Infectious Diseases.

But twos additional cases OF Infectious
diseases have been reported to the Board of
Health. One is a case of diphtheria in the
house on Stone street, where diphtheria has
prevailed Tor some time, and the other is a
case of scarlet fever.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Frank O. Boulton Fined.

In the Westbrook Municipal court before
Judge Tolman, on Wednesday. Frank o.
Boulton of Gorham, was tried on complaint
of cruelty beating horse. He was found
guilty and fined fifteen dollars and COSTS
Agent Eben N. Perry. appeared for the
state, and Carroll W. Morrill,. ESQ.,. for
Boulton
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Fish Arrivals.

Tile schooner Belle franklin of Glouces-
ter came in Wednesday, with 10000 fresh
fish. The Ella M. Doughty. landed 10000
pounds; the Cora e. Smith 10000; tie
Uncle Joe 800.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Dress Goods.

BARGAIN NO. 1: Sc inch double fold
cotton Novelty Suitings. Sold all
this season for 16c. This morning
you may have the goods for Sc yard.
BARGAIN NO. 2: SO inch French Suit
ings. Sold all the season for Soc a
yard. This morning they will go
for 15c yard. Colors. Navy Blue
Myrtle Green, Brown, Garnet and
Mulberry.
BARGAIN NO. 8: 40inch silk and wool
figured Dress Goods. Been sell
ing for 81 1-2c yard. This morn
ing we shall sell them at 29c. A
full line of colors.
BARGAIN NO. 4: 81 inch all wool
Flannel Suitings, regular retail price
75c. This mornings price SOC. All
colors.
BARGAIN NO. s.: This is the greatest
bargain we have ever offered our
customers. Novelty Suitings, al
ways sold for S1.0O at retail. This
morning they go down to 39c yard.
Latest patterns.
We are not half through our stock yet,
SO come in this morning prepared
for greater surprises than those
above.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded in the Registry of
deeds:
Portland-Wm. H. Looney to Catherine
Looney.
Cumberland-Luoy Baston to Gorham L..
Farwell
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Shoe Dealers win Close.

The shoe. dealers of Portland will close
their. betweensthes hours of IL and
IL today, out of respect to the memory
Of the late Cyrus Lowell, during the
funeral.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Again we are in communication with our
regular stock which has been sort of
sidetracked for two weeks, owing to
the demand for holiday goods. Yes
terday morning we began search
for familiar faces and as each in
turn appeared we chopped off few
figures here and there to quicken
their movements. 1t will be some
time yet before we have things in
readiness for an annual clearance
sale, but we shall throw out bar
gains daily until the great event
comes off. Here is the first batch of
bargains in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-27
Silver Gray Blankets

Here is 1914 Silver Gray Blanket with
pretty borders, that you may have
for 69c pair. They would be cheap
at 75c.
Silver Gray Blankets, blue and red
borders, large size for $1.00. Regu-
lar price $1.25. Extra heavy cotton
and wool Blanket at same price.
Light Silver Gray Blanket, 11-4, blue
and red borders, just the thing for
Wrappers, $1.5o. Always got $500
for it.
ia Blanket, which we have sold all the
season for 1925. at SITS.
1874 Blanket, never sold for less than
1892, for 1925. Others for $3.50,
$2.75, 1926, $3.50 and upwards.