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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
Mrs, sWiusIow's Readings

The readings;by Mrs. Ewing Winslow of
Boston. given at State street chapel last
evening proved. as was to have been ex-
peoted. from the great reputation of the
lady, among the most delightful events Of
the winter. 1t is not strange that Mrs. Win
slow is ranked among the best delineat ors
of character,and illustrator of the thoughts
of the best authors for she brings to her
task rare qualifications. All the magnetism
and charm . that made Kate Reynolds the
actress, SO popular, are retained and made
even more effective by Mrs. Winslow, the
reader by reason of her added years of study,
her intercourse with the social and liter
airy world, and the developments in SO
marked degree of the natural gifts wi tn
which she was originally endowed.
Mrs. Winslow was favored with an audi
ence last night responsive to the last de-
gree. She read two selections, the story
of Fred Avery. and Charles Reads ''Nance
Oldfeld." Both of these selections We're
admirably calculated to display her de-
lightful, musical voice, her sense OF humor
and her expression of pathos. The quaint
old aunt in the first selection. who had
done SO much for Fred, and who had met
with such base return,w pictured to the
lite. Her changes of tone. from the treble
of the woman tolthe bass of the inan. Were
wonderfully awell done. in the Oldield
story she gave an excellent portraiture Of
the queen of tragedy of the eighteenth
century with all varied touches that showed
the finished artist. Her Taught was bell
like and infectious. AT one time her audi
nee was moved to tears: at another they
could not restrain their laughter. 1t was
critical audience and they applauded
heartily at the close of the evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Caetarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls CataIrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY s Co. Props, Toledo. O..
We the undersigned have knoHn +. j.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe
MN perfectly honorable in All buusinesstraI.--
saetion and financially able to carry out
any obligation made by their firm.
n VEST VEST & lfRAUX. Wholesale Druggists,
r0%se aI'bG}iNa k,NNAN 8 MARVIN. whole
sale Druggists. Toledo, o. o. "a
HelPs Cstarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and lhtia GUS
SURFACES of the system. Price .3c. per- bot
re. Sold BY all Druggist, estimon Is
Tree. n ze
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
THE FIELD OF SPORTS
JOHNSON ARRESTED.
The, Stearns Bicycle Company Intend to
Make Him Ride Their Wheel.

Syracuse. N. y, March 2S.-Jobn s. John
son the well known .yclist, was arrested
here today, on injunction proceedings
brought by e. G. Stearns & Co., makers of
the stearns' bicycle, to prevent him from
leaving the country to ride in France, as he
meditates doing. and also TO prevent him
from riding any other wheel than the
Stearns' make. The injunction papers
states that johnson signed a contract with
the Stearns people short time ago to ride
the stearns' wheel and no other between
May and October /, 1896. II further states
that he has been secretly negotiating with
other firms. since he signed the contract, to
ride their wheels in Europe. Johnson de-
MES that he ever negotiated with any other
firms. and states that the reason he wants
to ride in France is that he is a professional.
and there is no professional riding in this
country. He is willing to ride for Stearns
& Co., in France. if they will pay him
enough. They offer him $1,000 while he asks
$1,000. He acknowledges the contract, but
states that it was made while he was an
amateur, and before. he had any thought of
professional racing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
Maine Pensions.

Washington, March 2s.-The following
Maine people have been granted pen
sions:
oriainal-W. Spares. alias VIM. Bl axe,
Portland.
Restoration and Increase-Albert S. Mich
OILS. Augusta.
Reissue-Stephen W. Lowell, Blanchard
Thomas W. Strout, Guilfnrd.
Reissue sand Increase-Chandler Ayers
Wiasor.
Original Widows, ect.-Eunice Buzzell
GooSwins Mills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
Knocked Out in the Second.

!. Rocaland. Me-, March 28.-Joe Donovan
Knocked ont Tobias seavey tonight in two
rounds in one of the most exciting exhibit
tons ever given in this city. 1t was known
that both men meant business, and large
crowd turned out. In the second round
Donovan landed a right handed swing on
Seavey's neck. knocking him through the
ropes. where be lay on his face until
counted out. Donovan came out without
Il scratch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
Base Ball N otes.

President Murnane of the New England
league spont yesterday afternoon in Port
Land. Mr.. Murnane telegraphed the Port
land directors that he would be at the
preble house at two o. clock, SO that when
he arrived he was received by several Of
the officials of the Po1t land Bnse ball nsso-
citation. Mr.. Murnane is tall, finely built
man of commanding appearance and pleas
ant voice. 1t is under his efficient charge
that the sporting columns of the Boss on
Globe has been for several years. in an
swer to several inquiries, Mr.. humane said
that the object OF his visit TO Maine. is TO
see if the Inducements offered by Augusta
are enough to hold up its end with the 9TH
er clubs during the season. There are sew
eral cities anxious to become part of the
New England league this year. which is q
great deal different from past years, when
the league has had to do some tall hustlng
TO get together enough teams 10 finish a
season. This shows the loyalty and deep
interest taken by the president in coming
to Maine to select strong enough cities to
make up the eight club circuit. He said
that the stand taken by Portland, Fall Riv-
er and Bangor was the means by which the
league held together so well, and came out
successful in the recent controversy with
the association. The prospects for the
leauge this year are the most encouraging
in its history. President Murnane left On
the five O'Clock train for Augusta yesterday
afternoon. He expressed great pleasure
with Portland, and hopes 10 visit us again
sometime dining the season. He will leave
Augusta for Boston on the Pullman this
evening.
Manager Clarity, President Jersey OF
Bangor, and President Murnane OF the New
England league. will meet in Augusta to-
morrow to discuss The feasibility of orga-
nizing baseball team in the ca pital.
Murdoch Hendricks of Philadelphia, presi-
dent of the intercollegiate Athletic asso-
citation. has mailed TO ENGLAND challenge
for track and field sports meeting this
summer in England with the combined
strengthen Oxford and Camb1idges univel-
sites.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29

The Houlon Board Of Trade held a meet
ing Wednesday and discussd school accommo-
dauops, for Houlton's increasing school
population, fire department affairs, repairs
Of roads and bridges in ii liberal and pro-
gressive sriiit. The various recommends
lions made We're all in the line of providing
amply for the needs of this growing town
and will probably be acted on at the town
meeting to be held Saturday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
small Katers al Nice.

Nice, March 2s.-The races for the James
Gordan Bennett prizes for small raters
We're sailed today. In che first race for five
Iaters, Bluesky finished first, securing the
first prize of thirty pound; Gareth second,
winning the twenty pound prize. The race
for half to three raters was won by Dcusch,
Fay was second. The prizes were respect
iveiy thirty and twenty pounds The
steam yacht races were postponed until to-
morrow on account Of bad weather.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
A COLLAPSED Bucket shop.

Chicago. March as.-Malcolm and Water
bury, who did an extensive bucket shop
business in Illinois. Missouri. Nebraska and
Iowa. assigned yesterday. The liabilities,
it is understood, are $50 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29

There will be two drives this year Cd The
Passadumkeag. The first, comprising all of
the legs below the foot of Grand Falls. will
be done by A. G. Page at 20 cen Is per thou
sand. The second will have all The logs
from the dam at the mouth of Nicatous
Lake TO Grand Falls. and has been awarded
to r. S. Page, of Burlington at so cents for
the Nicatous logs and 25 cents for main
stream logs. There will be 5,O0ose0o feet in
be drive
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
The Mills Chorus.

The members of the Mills chorus are
requested to leave their books at the
store of Cressey, Jones & Allen, No. 53a
Congress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29

The Ladies Circle, of Warren church,
will meet with Mrs. b. Newcomb,
Thursday afternoon, March 2S. at $50
o'clock. Questions of Importance are to
be decided. Work will be provided for
the members.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29

Nineteen tramps sought lodging at the
police station last night being driven
flom their usual haunts by the cold
snaI.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

Blaine reports the days warm and spring.
like; this time last year tie fields were bare
Of snow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29

The Machias Union says: mill bridge
coasters are starting out for the season S
business. What that will BIZ remains to be
SEEM
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29

Hon. A. L. i.umbert is seriously ill at his
residence in II oulton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
; Miles Nervine
Cures.

DIR. Miles Nervine is sold on positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit.
All druggists sell it at 81, 6 bottles for IS, or
it will be sent, prepaid, on receipt of price
by the Dr. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart. Ind.
-%sgsssESszAE -ssssHnsv-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-03-29
Chronic Nervousness
Could Not Sleep, Nervous
Headaches.

Gentlemen:-I have been taking
your Restorative Nervine for the past
three months and l cannot say
enough in its praise. 1t has
Saved Fly Life,
for | had almost given up hope of
ever being well again. I was a
chronic sufferer from nervousness and
could not sleep. 1 was also troubled
with nervous headache, and had tried
doctors in vain, until l used your
NerVine. MRS. M. WOOD, Ringwood, Ill.
Il
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-07

mas been growing steadily brighter.
Mills and factories that had shut down
for an indefinite period when the
financial panic swept over the country
have been resuming operations one by
one, until now the great majority of
them are giving employment to the
usual number of men, and wages are
gradually getting back to a satisfactory
basis. In addition to this there has
been legislation in number of states
calculated to benefit organized labor
in a greater or less degree; so it may
reasonably be inferred that the work
men are in frame of mind to en-
Joy their annual holiday.
Nearly all the states have made
Labor day, September 1, a legal holi-
day, and the general government has
recognized it as such in the District Of
Columbia This makes it practically
national holiday, and in most of the
cities and towns of the United States
there will at least be partial suspen-
sion of business on September 2.
The demonstrations will be similar
everywhere. In Chicago, where there
is an ugly split in the ranks of organ
lied labor, there will still be a grand
t5SCreeG parade anu monster picnic, ana
it may be that the contesting factions
will waive their differences for one day
land make full display of their num-
bers. Socialism is responsible for the
bitter family quarrel among the Chi
.cago unions-a quarrel that has de-
veloped more bitterness and acrimony
than many a fierce contest between
capital and labor. As result Of the
disruption there are now two central
bodies in the city, each acting indie
pendently of the other. One of these
is the Trade and Labor Assembly,
which has been the controlling body
for many years; the other is the Trade
and Labor Congress, an organization
formed by secedang unions.
Owing to this state of affairs the
Building Trades Council has taken the
management of the Labor day demon
stration into its own hands. This or
ganization has planned a parade re-
-plete with industrial features and.novel
displays, and picnic where there will
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-07
WAKEENEY. KANSAS, SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER I, 1895.

lnals. A difference OF opinion may reasonably
be supposed to exist as to how central labor
bodies should be conducted without carrying
with it a conviction that the man who disa-
grees with you is unworthy Of confidence"
Among the speakers who will address
the Chicago wcrkingmen are Hon. Kier
Hardie, ex-member of parliament, rep
resent1ng the soclalistic wing OF the
labor party in England; John Swinton,
of New York. and Col. W P. Rend, of
Chicago.
In Boston the carpenters will cele-
brate the day by demanding an eight
hour day and an increase Of wages of
FIVE cents an hour. A draft of resolu-
tions embodying the demands have
already been formally presented to the
Master Builders association and it is
understood that the whole force of the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners Of America will back up the de-
mand. The Labor day demonstration
in indianapolis gives promise of being
the grandest in the history of the move
ment. 1t will be state affair, and the
trades unions of Indiana will be largely
represented. From New York, Wash
ington, Baltimore, Cincinnati, ST. Louis,
Minneapolis, ST. Paul, Detroit, Phila-
delphia and all the other large cities
come reports of extensive and elabo-
rate preparations for the proper cele-
bration of the day.
In Illinois there is much enthusiasm
over the arbitration law recently en-
acted by the legislature. 1t is believed
that the law will not only aid materi-
ally in the settlement of industrial dis
putes, but will eventually have the ef-
feet of putting an end to industrial
wars in the state. Gov. Altgeld's ap-
pointment of commissioners under this
law also gives general satisfaction.
One of these commissioners is G. j.
| Riefer, president of the Illinois State
Federation of Labor; another is w. P.
Rend, largely interested in coal mines
and a recognized friend of the working
| man; the third is Judge Anthony Thorn
ton, well-l1nown jurist who was a
member of the Illinois supreme court
from 1870 to 1878. The ratification Of
this law and of these appointments will
enter into the celebration of Labor day
in Illinois.
Several of the well-known leaders OF
organized labor in the west will be un-
able to participate in the demonstra-
tions. Debs and Howard are still lam
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-07

and liberal cash premiums at the ex-
hibitions of their country, still further
development may be looked for. The
stately pouter cock in the engraving
was sketched from winning bird
shown in England by the well-known
Scotchman and writer on pigeons,
Robert Fulton. These birds have in
their show cages pedestal on which
to stand that they may pose erect, this
being the ideal carriage for pouters,
as the length of their tails prevents
the bird from standing straight when
shown on the floor of the show cage.
Length and slenderness of girth are
properties quite as much looked for in
these birds as is the large, roundly
inflated crop. The fullness in the back
of the crop in this pouter was point to
which Mr.. Fulton especially called my
attention as being much coveted and
priced by fanciers. These birds meas
ure from IS to 20 inches from top of
beaiz to tip of tail. The legs, also,
should be long-6 to 7 inches being
expected on good bird-and to stand
we'll up bird requires good length of
limb. 1t was my good fortune to see
the model of the portrait of the fan
TAIL in the lofts of his breeder, not
long before the expectation to this
country. The precaution which the
owner took in handling this specimen
while showing it to me was only
sample of the great care taken by
British fancierS in rearing the birds
and training them for show purposes.
The way in which the show fantail is
picked up means almost as much for
the development of well-formed and
well-carried tail as does the birds very
breeding. Not feather must be
twisted or displaced, not a movement
of the mead restrained-for the car
riage of these birds heads is a valued
point if correct, and very offensive to
judge of them if the bird is deficient
in this respect. I have seen these
birds so proud and strutting, SO high
on tiptoe, that their gait, if SO it might
be called, was but dancing, and APP
eparently as many steps were taken
backward as forward, while scarcely
half-dozen in succession were per-
formed either way. Their motion was.
whirling and turning, backward and
forward, all the while sticking the
head and neck forward and backward
in nervous, strutting fashion, the
very pic sure of self-consciousness and
pride such is the fantail as seen at
our best exhibitions of pigeons and
poultry. The sight of a group is not
unblxe that of bed of large white
lilies or tulips shaken by the wind
Orange Judd Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-07

be number of prominent speakers ana
games of various kinds. Whatever
other organizations may do, there is no
quarrel among the building trades
unions, and their council will form the
central figure around which the work
ing people viii rally on labors national
holiday. In this connection the Eight
Hour Herald, labor paper edited by
Mr.. j. Carroll, says:
THE building trades have already taken
steps TO secure concerted action by tho Trade
and Labor Assembly and Labor Congress for a
united demonstration on Labor day. An inYi-
cation from the council to the Trades Assem-
bly, has been accepted, and that organization
will participate. The Trade and Labor Con-
gress has also been invited to join in, but has
not as yet decided upon what course to pur-
sue, giving rs a reason for it's hesitation dis
inclination on the part Of its members to en-
gage in any affair in which the Trade and La
Dor Assembly IS included It is hoped that
better counsels will finally prevail and that
organized labor Of Chicago will not be forced
to contemplate the spectacle of two factions
: syeatiag each other as though they were GRIM
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-07
MANAGEMENT OF PIGS.
1t Is Serious Mistake to Use Only Ons
Kind of Feed.

1t Is q Serious Mistake to Use Only One
Kind of Feed.
A pig is not gent1emanly animal,
says Farming World. The term pig
headed has come to be looked upon as
expressing the very lowest form of
stupidity and selfishness. Much as we
might wish to defend him, we have to
admit that there appears to be rolled
into one carcass greater amount of
pure cussedness" than is found in any
other domestic animal, the mule ex-
cepted. The pig is a cannibal of the
most revolving order, often devOuring
4s own young. 1t is gormandiZer of
the first water, scarcely anything COM
ing amiss from luscious grape to an
old boot. AS for generously yielding
anything for the good of others-pooh,
not to be thought of, if he can hold it.
There is just one trait in his character
that makes US almost ashamed of hav-
ing said that he never considers an
others comfort-he will never eat raw
onions; they would make his breath
offensive. But with all his faults, we
love part of him) stilP' If you Danish
him from the farming world you will
create blank that nothing else can
may, with perfect fairness, turn upon
US and say: you lords of creation ex
pect me to perform impossibilities.
For ages you have made me the scav-
enger of your farms and your homes.
You feed me often with food that all
other animals refuse; my home is any
where and anyhow. No care is taken
as to the laws of sanitation.
am lodged in the vilest novels,
| often only partially covering me; un-
able to get away from filthy surround
ings, l unavoidably become defled,
and then you call me a dirty pig. You
fancy, because l happen to choose to
wallow in the mud during hot day,
that my tastes are low. Well, it is
often the only bath you allow me, and
since you have robbed me of most of
my natural protection against the
stinging, tickling flies, / do this in
self-defense. Give me a chance Of be-
ing clean, feed me with wholesome
food, give me good shelter aud dry
bed and | will repay you hundred
fold for your care"
Piggy has good ground for his COM
plant. 1t has been too long the notion
that anything was good enough for a
hog. This has been the cause of untold
loss. Many poor cottager might save
one-fourth to one-third of his outlay in
producing his annual supply of bacon
if only his pig was kept warm and
clean, and had his food been given in
a. more wholesome form and with
greater regularity. If growing is the
object, give as much exercise as is con-
venient to obtain, with an occasional,
if not a regular, bite of grass, a little
salt and wood ashes within reach,
failing wood ashes, ordinary cinders
and ashes. If rapid fattening is the
object, mixture of meats with boiled
potatoes and house scraps, together
with perfect quiet. 1t is a serious mis-
take to use only one meal, no matter
what kind. A mixture is infinitely
better.
This treatment applies with equal
force to one or five hundred.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-07
Carrots as Feed for Horses

Carrots are highly relished by horses.
A few carrots. fed raw, after being
sliced. will prove delicacy to cows,
and fed once a day they viii promote
the appetite and keep the animals in
good condition when other foods may
not be acceptable. Carrots are used by
some dairymen as regular food for
cows, in order to give deeper color to
the butter, and are highly esteemed by
them for that purpose. Cooked and
thickened with bran they make an ex-
cellent mess when fed warm on q cold
day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-07
Hints Anout Marketine HONEY.

There are few things tolearn about
marketing hon=y. The first thing nee
essary is to see that the honey is care
fully sorted Then it should be thor
oughly cleaned and put into neat,
white crates. Another very impor tant
thing is, the crates should be the same
all through; that is. the honey should
all be just what it appears to be on the
face of it. There is a great deal of
talk nowadays about low prices and
slow sales, but the man who has an
honest, clean, frst-class article Of any
kind need not go begging for custom
crs, even in these times.