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The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
THE INCOME TAX TO BE TESTED.

The New York Sun announces that
Joseph Fl. Choate and Clarence "A. Sew
ard, two of the most distinguished law
yers of New York, hold that the income
tax is unconstitutional, and they will
represent New York parties who have
determined to test the consitutionality
of the tax in the Supreme Court of the
United States.
The income tax, which was lieved dur
ing the war, was pronounced by the
Supreme Court constitutional. but it
does not follow that that decision will
govern the decision that will be made
in regard to this Law. In the first place
the court is composed of different per-
sons than it.wss then. In the second
place the first tax was levied when the
country was in the midst OF war, and
naturally received more lenient consid-
Grafton than 1t would under ordinary
circumstances. The necessities of the
situation have much to do with the
Courts construction OF laws, and the
country needed the revenue derived from
the first income tax to save it from de-
struction. Under the great exigency
which existed then it would not be
strange if the Court stretched the consti-
tutional powers of the government SO as
to take ina measure which was deemed
absolutely necessary to raise the money
that was needed to carry on great war.
or the preservation.of the nation.
The precise question upon which the
constitutionality of this law hinges is
whether tax on incomes is direct
tax. If it be direct tax, the law is
clearly unconstitutional. for the Consti-
tuition explicitly provides that "no CAPT.
tation, or other direct tax, shall be laid.
unless in proportion to the census, COR
enumeration herein before directed to
be taken The income tax laid in this
case has not been laid according to this
provision. II it be held to be a direct
tax. it must, therefore, be held uncon-
stiJutional.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
AUCTION SALES.
ByF. 0. BAILEY & CO.. Auctionaers.
Administrators Sale
- OF -
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
IN DEERING.

The residence of the late Charles Goodrich
on Read street at Auction. MONDAY, De-
cemDer gath, at. II o'o lock, a. M. on the
premises. we shall sell the above described
property consisting of two and half story
house, ell and stable, house contains four
teen rooms besides large halls and bath
room. first floor finished in walnut and
ash, has fine cemented cellar, abundance of
pure water, cold storage room, wash room,
gas machine, large furnace. &C.; stable IS
large and oommodious with room finished for
help, nice sub-t ellar, ample carriage ROOM
etc. The lot contains about four acres,
on which are about 2OO pear and apple trees
in fine bearing condition; place cut ABOUT
five tons of hay the present season. This
property is most delightfully."- situated COM
handing fine view of city of Portland and
CASIO Bay. The buildings We're constructed
in the most thorough manner, and of best
material. The sale of this property should
attract attention as home or for invest
ment. Immediately after sale of'above we
shall sell the equity in the large tract of
land lying between Ocean street and above
described property. For full particulars and
details. see administrator notice in Port
land Daily PRESS.
FRANK W. ROBINSON, Administrator.
dec18 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

imports over exports for Novem Der of
81, 600, compared with 81, 100, 900 last
year, and for the eleven months an ex-
cess of exports of ST., 700, 900, compared
with SIS, 100, 900 for the same PERIOD Of
last year. The movement of gold ore is
given separately from that of coin and
bullion, the import of eleven months of
1894 being stated as s225, 1000 and the ex-
port $702, 900, compared with $2o9, 900 OF
exports and s469,o imports for the
same period of last year.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
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The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

The statement of the Bureau of Stats
tics of the foreign commerce Of the Unit
ed States for eleven months of the calen-
dar year shows that the excess of value of
merchandise exports over imports has
been just twice as great as for the same
period of 1s93--or $3.50, 600, 900, compared
with S65, 1000, 600; and this, in spite of
the fact that since June this excess has
been much smaller than for correspond
ing months of last gear. The merchan-
disc exports for the eleven months are
given as $40, 200. 900, compared with
s7s3, 900. 900 last year, and the imports
as $610, 200, 600, compared with $717, 100,
Geo. For November alone the export.
are $50, 100, DOC, compared with $91, 600, 900
last year, and the imports $50, $40, 600.
compared with $4s. sc, On00; the excess of
exports being thus 500, $780, 900, compared
wit $42, 90o,0 600 for Novem Der. 1893
The exports sas reported are So, 100000
less than in October, but with that ex-
oeption much the largest since January.
The merchandise imports also fell mu CHI
below those of October, and of just the
same amount as those of Septem Der.
The gold movement shows an excess Of
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

The Hon. George Fred Williams freed
his mind in regard to the Democratic
party in Boston Monday night. 1t was
far from a complimentary opinion he ex-
pressed in regard to it. But 1T would
have been more to Mr.. Williams's credit
if he had expressed his opinion before
election, when it would have done good
deal more good that it is likely to now.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

One of the relics of antiquity which
still fingers in Maine is the coroner
inouest Some time in the distant past IL
may have served good purpose. 1t has
ceased to do so now, and the legislature
would do wise thing to abolish the
whole Coroner system and substitute
something like the Massachusetts system
OF medical examinations.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

II was the the radical element OF the
Federation of Labor that defeated Com
ners and elected Mcbride. As we sus-
pected the formers indecision during
the railway strike was potent factor IN
bringing about his defeat.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

greet the announcement of the author on
the last page that Twilight Land has
gone and that the work-a-day world has
come back again. The book is pro-
fusely illustrated and beautifully bound.
New York: Harper & Brothers Port
land: Loring. Short & HARMONY
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
0verpoWering

is the remedy, and overwhelming
is the proof given in favor of
DANA'S Sarsaparilla. The CURES
we quote are not only marvellous
in themselves, but they are related
by your own neighbors people
living Just where their stories are
published. 1t is justly named
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

There seems to be no good reason why
Mr.. Hall G. Burleigh should not succeed
himself as member of the State Board of
Assessors. He has served but half OF
full term, is thoroughly familiar with
the work of the board. and is good
representative of the agricultural inter
ests of the State which certainly is en-
titled to recognition on the board, mas
much as farm property constitutes a
large per cent. of the valuation
of the State. No reason for reject
ing him seems to be given except
that somebody III the eastern part of the
State wants the place-somebody who
has the support of the timber owners.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
LADIES, WATCHES.

A Splendid Stock in Silver Gold Filled.
and IA KIT. Solid Gold. All new and just the
kind that will please. All Elgin and Wal
than makes, 20 per cent lower than other
dealers. If you want Ladies' Watch
can suit you sure. Nc KENNEY. the Jeweler.
Monument Square.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

Congress will probably adjourn Friday
for the holiday recess; and the Carllsie
, currency will probably have to go over
until after the firstfof January.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10.

Connecticut's device for making man
hang himself seems to have been grea'
success.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

Mr.. Mckenzie Bowel. the new pre-
uoiar of the Dominion, is seventy-one
years.of age.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

The majority of the banking commit
tee which reported the currency bill ad-
mitteo that it did not meet their APPROX
al in all particulars, but as there was no
prospect of agreement they concluded to
let the House lick the bill into shape.
And then they introduced motion to
limit debate to very brief period. A
few years ago the Democrats were howl
ing themselves hoarse over the cut
ting --@ off of debate but here
they are pushing bill of the utmost
Importance through the House with far
less debate than few years ago they
wanted TO be given to comparatively
unimportant measures. There is little
chance that the action of the House
whatever it may be will be ratified by
the Senate. Already the latter body is
at work constructing a currency bill
which it will insist no doubt on SUBJ
stituting for the Carlisle bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-29
CHAPTER MI.
A DREADFUL MISTAKE.

The unsteady figure of the somber
Dye went on along the snow covered
pavement alone. Miss Maxey no longer
followed him.
Instead of that she walked boldly m
from the area door into the st~-,t. as
cended the brownstone stems and pu,led
the bell This was the result of her re.
Elections in the cold and dark. She
would see this high bred acquaintance of
the mysterious man, convince her of the
urgency OF the case. threaten her if need
be and learn from her if she could who
and what he was
1t was not without conscious dread
and shrinking that she took the initia-
tive step in this determined project. She
had been rather inclined 70 consider
herself as lacking in executive ability.
but none OF us exactly know ourselves
until an emergency arises TO test us
After she had let go the handle which
summoned the servant to the door she
was taken with a fit of trembling and
began to consider whether she had bet
ter not run away while there was vet
time
Inc instant the servant appeared and
she had spoken to her. her courage re-
turned, the trembling left her She could
not understand what had so frightened
her a moment before. But the sentiment
which came to take the place of the
dread and the fear was soon changed
from that of bravery to surprise and be-
wllderment. As the house seemed desti-
tufe Of door plate, Miss Maxey had
made up her mind to ask, like q peddler
or beggar, for the lady of the house
Her ring had been answered with sar-
prising alacrity by a maid in a white
cap. who now, hardly waiting for her to
open her lips, said in a low voice:
You want to see my lady? Yes. She
is waiting for you. Come up. This
way"
The next moment the door closed be-
hind her, and Misc Maxey was in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-29

The aromun had caught her by the ,rrist.
caught her by the wrist, had with ex-
cited roughness pulled her about SO that
she faced her, and demanded in a voice
in which anger and fear seemed TO lie
sharply commingled:
What do you mean? How dare you
come in here:''
oh, how strongly il came to Miss
Maxey now-the feeling that she had
seen this face somewhere before! And
yet it seemed almost impossible that il
should be so. Strange that she could
not make this feeling seem reasonable
and Vet could by no effort drive ii away.
The woman was dark. handsome. of
queenly presence, though there was even
a masculine air of firinness about the
face and a nose too prominent for perfect
symmetry. Her beauty was of a way
ward, voluptuous kind and had in it
neither classic purity nor refinement,
and yet SO strongly did these same
dominant impressions manifest them
selves to the beholder in the younger
face upon the bed. despite the unnatural
expression and the silly leer, that Miss
Maxey was almost ready to declare the
relationship between them that of moth
or and daughter.
Even these reflections passed like a
flash through Miss Maxey's intuitive
mind while she stood bewilderingly re.
turning the fierce look of the woman
who held her by the wrist. The silence
only exasperated the questioner. Her
nervous held ON the arm frightened, and
she said in y lower but still more in
tense voice:
do you hear me? Who are you?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-29

Parks Cough Syrup coughs. cures
colds and consumption. Mrs. Cath
crime Black. of lie Roy. n. Y. saws:
Il took one bottle 81 Parks Courh
Syrup. II acted like magic. Stop
ped my cough and am perfectly
well now" Sold by Hsr 2 4 Ulle-
meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-29

"'c drcn her rcil orcrhcr face and turned
iornrd III, door.
oid, Miss Maxcy followed him ut the
same slow pace. When he reached tho
yorner, he stopped and looked up and
m ,, the street. ms if undecided which
way ne HAD better take. Miss Maxey
siackened her pace lest she should over.
take him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-29
Parks Cough Syrup coughs

CTo be confined D
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
BOUGHT FREEDOM WITH DEATH.
Nee Perce Horses Followed Their Leader
| ~ Esf.z Over the Cliff. .8atE

s.. tx .
Nez Perce Horses Followed Their Leader
,,,g ssF Over the Cliff. BIZ
The hardy little Nez Perce horse is
quite we'll known in way, but few
people know what remarkable courage
and sagacity he has. When the Indian
war swept the Nez Perez country, the
Indians gathered about 5000 horses
into valley that fronted on the steep
bluffs Of the Columbia river, and there,
with the great white mountains at their
back, prepared to make their last des-
perate stand
In the battle that followed they were
defeated, and the small fraction Of them
that remained unkilled put to flight.
The horses, shut in by the steep noun:
tains on the one side and the steep river
bluff on the other, had to be left behind.
When the battle had closed, the SOL
diers Of the volunteers (for only part
were regulars) made rush for the
horses, but they could not lay hands on
one of them or approach them.
And now for the first time it was no.
ticed that they were under boy herder.
The boy was unarmed, entirely naked
and as red as copper.
The boy had no bride, but wove his
hands into the name, and thus guided
his black horse at will at the head Of
the herd.
The volunteers dropped on their knees
here and there around the edge Of the
circle and began to fire at the boy. At
loo 1,71 lot e%,,, o11 ~
high into the air and then fell and rolled
in the dust.
The horses now divided as they came
by. Their nostrils were distended at the
smell Of blood, and their eyes ablaze at
the sight Of their young keeper in the
| dust
On the second round, after the boy
fell, the black leader seemed to run
sidewise his eyes fastened to his little
dead master until they looked frightful
from under the black name.
|, He plunged on around and came to
the very edge Of the beetling basalt
bluff. Then there was sight as Of a
sculptured image Of horse poised in
midair, and a mad, wild cry, such as a
horse makes but once-a cry indescrib-
able-that filled the valley.
Men looked away, and when they
looked back the black statue was gone
Then, faithful to the leader, over the
bluff into the foaming white water went
another horse
And then 10, 80, 500, the whole
5000! Not one of all the herd was left
to the invading victors, and the stream
was literally choked with the dead
Joaquin Miller.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
May Outshine Her Mother,

- The little daughter of Harriet A.
Ketchum, the late Iowa sculptures, is
said to already display marked artistic
ability. Unlike her mother, however,
her sensitive nature finds its best express
sion in music rather than clay and
marble. This little girl it was who was
born to Mrs. Ketchum shortly after the
completion. of the famous statue of the
peri" in Rome, and who thus has ev-
cry right to share in her smother's love
of art. Her name is, economically
enough, Roma Beatrice, and it was her
small fingers that unveiled the ''Peri''
at the Worlds fair last year, the loyal
Iowans having loaned it to adorn their
state building. Mrs. Ketchum's last
and largest achievement "a magnificent
design for soldiers monument, COM
pleted just before her death in 189O-is
one Of the sights Of Burlington, Ia
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
PORTLAND'S SMALLEST HOUSE.

Three Rooms Crowded Into Space Not
Large For One.
For upward of 10 years Portland has
had within its corporate limits one of
the smallest dwelling houses in this
broad land of ours. At first glance it
might be mistaken for playhouse, as
it stands alone in the center of the block
on Northrup street, between Nineteenth
and Twentieth.
The place has history, and many Of
Portland's residents have made them
selves familiar with it by personal in
quiry and investigation. About 10 years
ago, SO the story goes, a seafaring man
happened in the northwest portion Of
the city before streets had been opened
and graded, and, struck by the beauty
of the surroundings, determined to build
himself an abode in which to pass his
declining years.
The builder endeavored to make his
home as much like ships quarters as
possible, and in this he succeeded ad-
mirably. The house contains three
rooms-kitchen, dining room and bed
room-and occupies a patch of ground
about 10 by 10 feet. It stands about 8
feet in height. The kitchen is just large
enough to accommodate cook stove and
table, and the dining room is sufficient
~ large to allow two persons to move
about. The parlor and bedroom COM
bined contains couch, two chairs and
table and resembles the stateroom Of
an ocean steamer. The bed, or berth, is
located three or four feet above the
floor on chest of drawers and is hidden
from view by handsome lace draperies.
| By lowering panel on the opposite
side Of the room a bright array Of CHM
ware is exposed to view, and the panel
itself may be used as table or writing
i, shelf. Telegram.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
I snuf; You sneeze.

"What on airth do you want money
to 60 to the show fur?'' exclaimed Mr..
Haicede to his wife.
4 don't see why mightn't go and
enjoy myself once in awhile, same as
syou do. = ;.
Same as lido? Good lands, womani
. Every time ! 90 to 9 show, don t come
back and tell you about everything
scamp What more do you wantl In
dianapo oils ] urnal
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
The Boy Agassix.

Louis Agassiz was SO expert a fisher
man when a little boy he could catch
them in his hand, fascinating them first
BY strange motions Of his fingers. He
kept number Of pet fish in a stone
basin behind his fathers house and was
clever at tanning field mice and all sorts
Of little animals and insects. He was an
expert little cobbler and cooper, could
make water tight barrels as well as q
man and manufactured pretty shoes for
his sisters dolls. Chicago Inter Ocean.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
He Was Tender.

Young Mr.. Softly paralyzed Dr..
Simtom when he went to besvaooinat-
ed, !" observed Gaswell to Dukane.
How was that?'
!. the doctor TO put him nm
der ia u.nce 81 anmsthetica -.
Pitisl ii. III Gle TELEGRAPH,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

When David went fourth to combat
with the giant Goliath he was little
aware that in future day and genera
ton, his exploit would furnish an illus.
tration of the merits of DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. But giant disorders will Of
ten succumb to these little "Pellets,''
which can and do remove the source OF
disease. Constipation, an inactive liver
and impaired digestion will grow into
serious maladies if not conquered in their
earlier stages. The '.Pellets" will cure
disordered liver, sick headache, dyspep-
STA, piles, constipation and its accompa-
nying ills. ..- Co.,. ..- -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-11
CASIMIR-PERIER.

Casimir Perier, as the people of this coun. try understand French politics, was the best man to succeed Carnot.-Memphis Ap- peal-Avalanche.
 The election Is q Supremely excellent choice. It vindicates the cool judgment of the republic It demonstrates the calm wisdom of democracy Press.
 Taking all things into consideration, it seems providential that France has been relieved from the months of excitement that must have occurred had the election taken place on the 2d of November-New York Herald.
 France is to be congratulated upon hay ing chosen so excellent man as Casimir- Perler to succeed her assassinated chief magistrate and upon the peace and digni- lied solemnity which attended his election. Chicago Times.
 The election of this statesman as president Of the French republic is distinctly a choice of a man whose record is that of an enemy of disorder, d foe of communism, a hater of anarchy, an enforcer of peace and preserv- CT of fcivilization.-Brookly Eagle
 It would have been a blow to the pros- perity of France and would have weakened her position in Europe if by any combina- ton among themselves the more radical groups had been able to elect a man of their choice to the presidency Journal
 The election of NJ. Perier gives France a strong government, which, though it must naturally develop its own dangers and drawbacks in course of time, ought to be entirely sufficient to deal wisely and firmly with the present situation.-Philadelph Times-
 The selection of Casimir-Perier to sue ceed to the presidency of France is natural and logical He is a man of wide experi- ence in public life, has been premier and Is now president of the chamber of dep uties- His broad knowledge of foreign and domestic affairs will stand him in good stead.-Kansas City Star.
 There have been too many men on horse back in France. and what the much dis tracted country needs at the present time is an undramatie and unsensational presi- dent. determined to maintain order and put down anarchy wherever it rears itself. To all appearances, Casmir-Perier is admira- ply adapted to the task in hand-Provi- dence Journal.