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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
MRS. BURKE-RocHE.

ed to their care by Americas crowned
queens.
When the door Of the safe swings back
and the jewel casket Is opened, one
glance will tell whether the priceless
treasure has lain safely there all sum-
mer. II the chamois bag. open Snd
the contents gone. then here has b,eh
a Jewel robbery and an immense reward
is posted at once. But If the little brown
marcel lies there siumbering, WITH brilliant
ewes buried from the light then all Is
veil and the trusty jewellcr receives soJ
or 500 Tor keeping my ladys jewels lh
safety. II she wishes 10 specially reward
him She adds q gem from his stock 10
her collection.
When the vault of the Union Bank OF
London was opened the other day Lang
trys Jewels were gone. ruby tiara ana
ali The jewels had been removed by
forged order
Momentous as this opening OF the
hiding place Is, and anxious though the
custodian may be, the unlocking never
takes place in the vast Jewel vaults un-
less the fair owner, or her immediate
representative is present. Nhen the
Jewels are put away in the spring she
is present. She sees the cnamois Dag
ulaced i'm a locked box. She hears the
door of the safe clank shut, she sees
tho vault sealed. and IL is an UNDERSTOOD
thing that il Is not 10 be opened uhless
she herself is present If other Je"els
are placed by other people IN the saIe
ber ov,n casxet is tot be left undistufpeu.
She and the jeweller and tie other )eWei
owners know the combination Out 10
others And all during the summer ,
travels this one burden, the burden oi
remembering the combination Is upon ger
.f..l.t
deal of money 10y providing tiara Ndu'.
one of the slightest crowned heads
Of America is Mrs. Van Rensselaer, cru
GER who has wonderful nenr-de-lys
crown. II is a broad band Of turq ')lse
and diamonds. with three great neur-de-
Tvs Of turquoise standing upon the iHCnt
of IT, II is worn well back upon her au-
burn locks and is held in place by three
daggers of turquoi t.
The value of this bauble Is very great
But its actual price IN dollars ana cents
Mrs. Crugcr does not know one mas
becn for years collecting the stones
Several Of the turquoises were given 10
her when child, and one was gift IN
a ring from her uncle, Washington IT.
wing whose favorite grand-niece sne was
The stirring Of gems which she always
wears down The breast is Of turquoise
10 match the Coronct. il rs SCI IN buiu
and is very becoming.
MANY ladies owning the crowns for
which American women arc famed the
world over, copy the Bernhadt tashlon
OF wearing them well back. so that they
do not outshine the sparkle OF the eyes
or dim the color Of the checks. \ very
Dointed difference from this view. though
is taken by Arts. Hobart 'hatheih- I"s-
lor. whose diamond crown rests Well
forward upon her brown hair end VINO
possesscs ore Ct the finest t!aras or
.scrcwus" IN the world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06

No Books. 80 Grammar. 40 Dictionary
Yet you learn FRENCH hy ifot. iAr-
LEFFs SYSTEM to write and si''N
more dramatically ANA iiiomiiI'iit
than University graduate. -e case
FRANKLIN sIr.lt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
4 MODEST ouEEN.


Mrs. Chatnoid-Taylor, the wife OF chi
Cages millionaire ntterateur, is one or
tnte women who are known all over the
world Her pictures appear IN the Illus
trat.d papers and her ideas iH the pages
thereof until she rs very familiar iig--N
Wei AIRS Standardization is very lar
from Ieirg nOtoricty hunter She
shuns IL. as also does her sister Mls.
REGINALD De Kovcn. though the latter
writes for the press.
When Mrs Chatleld-raylor was asked
20 select the most beautiful tiara TO be
found she declined 20 do so. saying she
thought head weighted with such mag
nilcent Jewels far too conspicuous. Bat
she finally consented on condition the
tiara should be made like that OF the
Princess of Wales
Accordingly the tiara is an adjustable
ono THE centre can be unlocked ana
hung as a diamond pendant from n gold
chain. while the diamond band can be
lenpthoned into bars, with gold chain
loops between for a diamond necklace.
or it can be taken apart for bracelets.
So useful and beautiful in all ways IS
this ornament that one fOrgiyes its eN-
travagance, which ate up u fortune OF
S50p.
There are two women In the wor'r who
have a complete set of Cecil Khodes's
yellow diamonds. These are Mrs Leland
Stanford and Mrs. Burkc-i-oche. Inc
lattof boasts even more than Mrs. Stan
ford. She has crown shaped Ike
royai d.adem and in the whole crown
is lust one white diamond-put there 10
show off the lovely yellow hue of the
others.
There are twelve points in this tiara,
the two largest facing the front. and so
large and heavy is the ornament That u
must be placed well forward. IL Is held
I'm place by the coiffIre, which comes mp
through IT, The stones grade from the
size OF very. fat pea down TO tiny
grains and each is in "A setting or us
own. making the sparkle much greater
than though packed together
4 superb necklace OF yellow diamonds
with a dress trimming Of the pierced
diamond chips Is often worn by the beau
tiful owner with an amber dress she
IL stately beyond measure.
There is a story told OF certain NIL
lionaire who. when he was busy making
his fortune. wished to reward his Wiie
for the part she had taken In shaping
his affairs. II will make you a present,
my dear" said he, "and you shall say
what il viii be-
Nan-like. he was thinking OF a nne
family residence TO be given 10 his wife
I'm her own name forever. How much
do you want TO spend?' queried the
wife.
"Why my dear | don't know exactly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27
Everybody Talking About 1t.

Everybody is talking about the great
free offer of Dr. Greenes', the most sue
cessful specialist in curing nervous and
chronic diseases. and who discovered
that wonderful medicine, DIR. Greene's
Nervura bloodss and nerve remedy. He
makes speciality of treating patients
through letter correspondence, and all
who accept his offer are astonished at
the marvellous success of this method.
His Office is at "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass, where he receives and carefully
examines every letter sent to linn by per-
SONS describing their cases and telling
him their symptoms. After thoroughly
studying each case he answers the letter,
explaining the cause of each symptoms
and telling "a sure way to get well and
strong. He makes the patients under
stand exactly what ais them and tells
them all about their complaint, and all
this is entirely free of charge. They save
the expense of trip to the city, have
no fee to pay, and have the benefit of the
best medical advice and consultation
Here is an opportunity for you to gel
well, reader, you can either accept OF
reject it, Which will you do?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27
The Dime Novel Boy.

Norman Beaton, IS year old Bar Har-
Dor boy, who has been reading novels cut
up such pranks in tie grammar school
the other day that the teacher severely
reprimnded him. Norman threatened to
get even and Monday appeared in front
of the school. which was in session, with
his fathers revolutionary musket.
He fired salute near one of the Win
dows, that nearly blew the chalked prob
lens off the blackboard and almost
caused stampede among the scholars.
Then he went around the corner and load
ed the musket ssagain. From the report
that was heard afterward he must hay g
had the teacher in mind as he put the
charge in the gun. Teachers looking
cautiously from the windows saw
only a cloud of smoke and thought that
it was caused by passing hunter.
The little children IN the prlmai =
rooms were scared half to death when
Norman let go his second broadside right
under their noses and blanched faces
peered through the windows at the des-
perado with the big gun. His ammunl-
ton giving out Norman shouldered b s
gun and marched home. Saturday he
was brought before the court and fined 50
and COSTS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27
PADEREWSKPS
LETTER TO
Steinway & Sons.


DEAR Mr.. STEINwAY:-Scarcely landed on
these shores. permit me to address to you
few words of hearty gratitude for all those acts
by Which you made my long and arduous
tournee so agreeable to me, but above all,
for the glourious and wonderful instruments
that were placed at my disposal. Nothing
new can be said of the Steinway pianos, it is
true; for they have been Justly praised by all
modern masters. and thoroughly concur
in every word that has been said. But |
must tell you that, although l was de-
lighted and inspired by your pianos at my
first concert, my enthusiasm and Inspiration
increased at my second concert and became
still greater at the third. and thus it went
which my joy in the grandeur, the power.
and the ideal beauty of the tone, and the
perfection of touch and mechanism was mn
bounded.
All who play your pianos. can but thank
you. I also do so, and at same time con-
graduate you heartily.
Yours very devoted,
I. j. PADEREWSKI.
London, April Z, 1892.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27
Maine State College.

The Thanksgiving recess extends from
Wednesday until Monday. Many students
are now leaving to teach school during
the winter.
C. E. Oak of Carbon, Forest Com
missioner of the State, gave lect ure on
Forest Preservation before the student
body, at the close of the chapel e1er-
cises on Friday morning. He also gave
the senior class in political economy, an
interesting talk on what the fish and
game commission is doing in Maine.
The sophomore prize declaniations will
take place in Town hall, on Friday even
ing, December 9th.
At meeting of the senior class held
last week, the following were chosen to
take parts in the Glass Day exercises next
commandments History, f. Z Wey-
outh, Medford; prophecy, P. D. Sar.
gent, Machias; ora6ion, P. B. Palmer,
Bridgton; poem, W. r. Page, Hampder
odist, F. p. Pride, Westbrook; address
to Undergrad E. e. Gibbs, Bridg,
marshal, J. W. Raudlette, Richmond.
new departure in the line of prize
contests was the Prize Debate by mem.
bers of the senior class on last Friday
evening. The contest was held in the
chapel and a very lively discussion was
entered into The subject of the debate
was: Resolved That the United States
would be benefited by the annexation OF
the Hawaiian Islands. The contestants
were: Sargent, and Palmer for the
affirmative, and Raudlette and Gibbs for
the negative; The prize was offered by
Hon. Henry Lord of Bangor, President of
the Board OF Trustees. The winner has
net yet been announced.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27

For pain in the side or chest there is
nothing so good as piece of flannel
dampened with Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and bound on over the seat of pain.
1t affords prompt md permanent relief,
and If used in time viii often prevent a
cold from resulting in pneumonia. This
same treatment is a sure cure for lame
back. For sale by LaiAlers 81 Babhidge.
Portland, and C. B. Woodn.an, West
brook.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27

be the observance of
pleasure of the older
from the to
ak its partin reunion
the
Holiday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27
ANNUAL MEETING.

TINE annual meeting of the stockholders
as Steamboat company, will be held at the
general Offices of the Maine Central Rail-
road Company. on Tuesday, December Bird,
at o'clock p. IN, to act upon the following
articles:
Ito hear the report of the treasurer.
10 eject directors for the ensuing year
3.--To act upon any other business that
may come before the meeting.
pescay. December Goth. at the same place
and hour. anpw
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27
PRODUCTS OF OUR KITCHEN.

Home Made Bread Parker House Harvard Reception
Whipped Cream e fife Rolls Charlotte oos
Squash and Cusard Pies Tart Pate and Tart Shells filing
and ~o' oNAos ~ wv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27
BARGAIN FOUR.

"a Double Breasted Dark Mixed Scotch
Mems Suits, fancy cashmere lined, piped
facings. very nobby.
4S Double Breasted Dark Fine Check
Worsted Suits. full shoulder facings.
81 Double Breasted Dark Brown Mixed
Scotch CheviOt Mems Fine ALL Wool Suits.
handsome, durable suit
3S Single Breasted Medium Shade Mixed
Cashmere Suits.
81 Mems Double Breasted Light Check
Cashmere Suits, wide shoulder facings and
fancy cashmere lined.
These suits are regular $40, $22 - Hk
and $25 quality. your choice for LIE -
Compare any of these suits with what you
may see elsewhere and you'll notice saving
of from S. to $40 per suit.
Elek q. n0EE
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is excellent for all thru

or deep seated cough. often aggravated
by eatarrh For catafrh uss only Ely'g
Cream Balm. Both remedies are pleasant to
use. Cream Balm, SOC. per bottle; Pineola
Balsam, 25c. at Druggists. In quantities Of
$3.50 will deliver On receipt of amount.
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren ST., New York
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27
FOR EITHER SEX.
PINE0LA COUGH BALSAM,

determinations and
for asthma. Con-
sumptives will in
variably d eriv g
benefit fromits use,
as II quickly abates
The cough, renders
'eXpectoration easy,
assisting nature in
restoring W a s t e &
tissues. There is a
large percentage OF
those who suppose
Their cases to be
consumption who
are only suffering
from a chronic cold
often frfrf,0 xro IN Il
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-27
THE PUBLIC DEMANDS

large store, large stock and large as
sortment of styles, we have fully complied with
above named requirements; for the recent adj
dition made to our store. justihes us in the
statement; That we have one OF the largest
also wish to emphasize this fact viz: That we
have the greatest assortment of medium
priced lines of boots, shoes and rubbers in the
State Customers visiting our store will be
sure to receive immediate attention; and as
our aim and object is to suit in style. fit and
quality, we respectfully solicit large share
faction to all who may purchase their footwear
at our store.
=. Q, :" - ITaE.
4S0 Congress 81. Opposite prebls House.
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-05
FRANCIS WILSON'S PICTURE.
A Touching Painting Of Organ Grinder
sorrowinn over Dead Monkey.

II ~ rare thas an artist nowadays paints
o pivotal plcture--onn that will turn tho
minds of the people. mako them reflective
and moro consldorato OF the common
phases OF life Surely Abbott Graves has
touched chord Of nature which makes
tho whole world kin in work which is
destined TO make a national reputation for
him. Graves IA an artist and Is known far
and wide fer bis flower paintings, but ho
socs aud studies all sides OF life, and In
this recent work, entitled Tho Silent
Partner" has struck the most pathetic
incident hc has ever undertaken.
The scene presents an organ grinder
scntcd Oh corner of his idle and untuned
instrument His hands are resting on his
knees, his head bowed and his eyes rlvot-
ed upon sho object OF his desolation, his
poor, dead monkey lying at his foot MS no
has fallen from the cage, with his littlo
gray Jacket and pink tunlo on, ready 10
start out ON his weary round 20 amuso tho
eager children or tho curious OF tho busy
thosnughfnre,
Sentcd near tho closed door OF tho hum.
bio room "a the organ grinders daughter
Hcr tamhourIno Is resting idly at her slide,
her hands cover her face and one can nj
most hear tho sohs OF tho hearthrokcn Plrl
who now knows nothing else In her small
weFld but grief for the lost pct
ursus and Homo and Gwlnplain over
again. Tho story Of Hugo IS brought
viyidly to mind. But this event In tho
lives Of tho proiniscuous semimcndionnt
toilers brings US nearer 10 our own CON
ventlonnlitles. He that owns pct can
appreciate the soone, but how much moro
kncnly those poor creatures feel their dou-
plu lossl No wonder that the comedian,
/ Francis Wilson, whom he saw II, was Inn
/ pressed with It's sad and touching pathus,
Several days after having visited Graves
hc returned and remarked; MIR. Graves,
ever since l saw that picturo.it has haunt
ed me Whatever Your price, want It, "
! And 10 the work has become the property
of M approuiAtiv0 nrtist who knows the
world Us toys and sorrows = boston Post
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-05

Wellesley college girls arc having ga
times nowadays, aud " you see any 9
thcm IN town with battered checks, skinne
noses aud bruised hands you need ask n
questions, for they have been coastlnl
Splendid opportunities there arc for coast
ing Mt Wellesley, There are plenty Of hill
and plenty OF room right there on Oh
grounds. was greatly amused when tho
told me about sliding down that hill "a
actly In front Of the college on dustpani
IL all came about this way
One Inventive genius did not have a ale
aud did not know where 10 borrow one, bu
the crust was perfection md OF short DUR
tion, po while she stood, with her task {
swrcplng Just concluded, with lustpan I
hand, the Thought, why not use tho dus
panin cnmc like an inspiration, and out sh
skipped to the topof the hill, and down 81
sped, seated IN atntc in her duetpan. Th
news spread mud the craze grew until ever
dustpnn on the premises was well worn OH
After thut palmleaf fans were pressed in,
service, and u is whispered that pillow
have now and then proved the most agre
able and satisfactory conveyance, y osto
Advertiser
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-05

An ancient document wRs recorded 10
tho registers Office IN Now York tho othor
day which Will tend 70 show tho rapid
growth Of tho city and the advance IN the
price Of real estate. Tho document In
question is n conveyance executed July
10, 1877, by Samuel Watkins OF tbo city
Of New York, physician, TO lsano and
Michael Dycknan, sons Of Jncobus Dyck-
man Of Kingsbrldgc, and conveys piece
Of land, being salt meadow nenr Kings
bridge, containing hvo acres, adjoining
land OF John Magic and Blnzo Moore. Jr.,
for the sum Of 5000. As now laid out
tho property is bounded by Academy
street, Harlem river, Sherman avenue and
Dyckman street, and oomprises six full
blocks In section y on the land map OF the
city Of New York. The present value oil
this property must DO between $500, 200
and $500, 600
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-05

A considerable number OF very broad
patents owned by the General Electric
company are also disposed OF by this
ueclsion. Including Mr.. Edison's patents
upon the incandescent lamp, regarding
Whloh there has been so much litiga-
tloh. and also his patent on the multi
pie arc system OF distribution, which
Cox.
The history OF the case OF the Bate
Hetrigerator Company against sulzber-
ger Is very interesting. The case In
wolves directly very small sum of
money and the compiainants would
probably have never thought II worth
while 10 bring the case TO hearing had
II not been that the lawyers OF the Gem
eral Electric company and the Bell
Telephone Company discovered that
TINS case directly Involved the point in
which they were so vitality Interested,
and would furnish the earliest oppor-
tunity Of bringing 1t before the SUI
prcme court
The result was that the complainant
soon found itself represented in court
by such eminent and expensive ooun-
sci as James c. Carter, James j star
row Of Boston. counsel for the Rel
Telephone Company. and ex-Commis-
sloner of Patents Charles Il, Mitchell
OF New York, counsel for the General
Electric Company. No sooner had
these eminent counsellors put In an APP
pearance than SulEbereer found him
self represented by the eminent coun-
sci retained by the Westinghouse Elec-
trio Company and the American Bell
Telephone Company, Including Wheel
er ii. Peckham. Edward Welmore. Leo
nard Il. Curtis, all OF New York. From
this time on the battle was ON between
giants.
The question was deliberately argued
before the Circuit court OF appeals for
this circuit Judge Wallace Shlpman
L1combe sitting, but this court de-
elined to take the responsibility OF de-
Gliding the question. and certified up to
the supreme court OF the United States
This court treated the case as one OF
so great importance that II took the
very unusual course Of assigning IL for
hearing some three years In advance
OF the regular order and also allowed
! about double the usual time for the
argument. The oral arguments were
by James G. Carter and eN-Commls.
sioner of Patents Mitchell for the Gen
! eral Electric and Bell Telephone inter
ests. and by Edmund Welmore ana W
/ II. Peclsham for the Westinghouse and
| other telephone interests, and briefs
were filed in the interest OF other in
terests affected
! Probably there has been no case ar.
gued in the outcome OF which so much
interest was felt.
-
Brighter than autumn skies are III,
honors won by DR. Prices Baking Pow
der 1t ranks FIRST OF ali leavenins
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-05

Abilene, Tex, March 4.--Itev Abe
Mulltey preached at the opera house
Sunday morning at ii o'clock, to men
only. while his wife talked to ladies
only at the same hour at the Method
list church. Both had fine houses.
Three hundred dollars was raised
for them. Abont 100 conversions up to
date. Eighty-seven have applied to the
different churches for membership.
Brother Mulkey Intended closing the
meeting last night. but was prevailed
upon TO remain two nights more. \
very complimentary and Christian set
of resolutions was read by II. A. TIL
let, in1orsing Brother Mulkey and his
good wife and commenting them cor
daily TO Christian people everywhere.
which was unanimously Endorsed by
the entire congregation.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-05
AesuRplrY OF STAGE DEATHS.
Nature ontrareously Violated Instead Of
Being shown Mirror.

A French dramatic critic, with some
show OF medical knowledge represents
that nearly all motors and actresses out
rngeously vionto nature In their imita-
lions of death Ho cites, In confederation
of his charge, the customary theatrical
death of Camille, " In the younger Du.
mas favorito emotional play OF that title,
According TO tho author his heroine IA
affected with pulmonary consumption,
hnd an incidental attack OF hcmorrhngo OF
the lunga oxilnguishes her life
There Is absolutely nothing dramatic TO
DO mad0 ont Of this mode Of dying, n idol.
ity to fact DO oheyed. Tho gushing Of a
stream OF blood from tho mouth would be
realistic. HUI tho imitation Of such pho
nonenon Is never made by actors, male or
female, nor would any discreet manager
tolerate such picco OF stage business,
Again, tho overwhelming sutiooatlun
which produces the rapid death In Ca
miles case Is never accompanied by con
WILSON'S, such M her dying representatives
on the GtnPo almost always assume. In
natural death from this cause tho sufferer
simply oollapsos from failure of the vital
powers,
Theatrical poisoning scenes nre also usu'
ally untrue TO nature IL Is popularity ho'
lieved that when fatal dose Of lnudRnum
or morphine ia swallowed the victim lin
modiatcly sinks into denthllko sleep, AZ
~ commonly seen on the stage, whereas
tho ilrst effect Of this poison taken In like
quantity IS Invariably TO excite and en-
liven Nor Is the mod of dying after the
hnclnoyed cardiac stage stab In conform
ity with tho laws OF nnturo Tho notol
simply falls No full length or In u heap
whereas tho oyOrydny member Of society
gives spring when tho heart IA strucl
before entering eternity by this unhappy
gate Even the modern othello has moi
Inherited enough OF Shnkespcnro's won
derful fidelity TO truth TO die NATURAL,
after stab through tho hoart-Baltimor'