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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-08

In the Office of the State treasurer,
preparations are being made for the ad-
vertisement OF unpaid taxes on lands. All
lands on which taxes are not paid by
September 30, for 1894, and all previous
years, will DO sold for the price Of the
tax on them. For the three weeks pre-
cediug this date, the acreage of land. tax
due, and the name Of the township
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-08

". D. Ration, the Boston wool mer-
chant. whose failure for $50. 100 was an
nounced. Monday. is very we'll known in
the eastern part of Maine and has been
conspicuous for his energysand extensive
business interests For some years he was
large general store and doing quite an
outside business In potatoes hoop poles
and other country products at the same
time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-08

And concedIng California and Oregon
4 to the enemy, though there is doubt
about both of them, the total adverse
vote would be IA and the hard money
preponderanoe 159 We find nothing in
the situation to shake our confidence that
the republic will be rescued from its
peril by such clear and emphatic demon
stration of the popular common sense
as will put an end to the fantastic
notions in respect of finance and of bust
ness which have impeded the thrift of
this country for six years. and which we
must get rid of before there can be hope
OF substantial prosperity, notwithstand-
ing the vast resources OF the country, the
development of which is the one thing
essential to the restoration of the repnb-
lie to the foremost rank among the
powers Of the earth, to which it is entit-
led by virtue of it's population, its wealth
and it's productiveness
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-08
FOR PRESIDENT,
WiIIiamMCKinley
OF OHIO.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
Garret A. Hobart
OF NEW JERSEY.
FOR GOVERNOR.
Llewellyn Powers
OF HOULTON.

The Belfast Age, speaking of recen'
address in that city by the Hon
Llewellyn Powers, says:
He told his hearers that Europe ant
Asia would send their silver bullion here
to be coined.
And then, evidently as a reason why
they would not do SO, the Age adds:
But he did not tell them that in Indie
the ratio is Is to l, and in France 151:
to 1, and that for them to send their sill
yer here to be coined would be loss OF
from to cents an ounce.
Now, why didn't the Age tell then
that the Indian mints and the French
mints are both closed to the free coin
aga of silver?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-08
PLAIN TRUH.
The Outlook AS Seen By Trade journal.

From the Shoe and Leather Reporter. J
The silverites are making such a hull
abaloo that they have succeeded in dis
turbing the serenity of mind of many
thoughtful oiti zens who fully realize
what calamity it would be to have the
country brought under the domination
of 1.-The Populist coalition. They have
really caused alarm by their obtrusiye
boastings. They claim everything.
They represent in the Eastern organs
happily there are few of them-that there
is a tremendous sentiment in the North
west and Southwest in favor of silver,
and in the West, that the same feeling is
prevalent in the East. There is no basis
of fact for these exaggeratinns. The pub
lie mind is thoroughly receptive, and the
Zig ht which will be poured upon the cur
rency question during the ninety days
that are to intervene before the votes are
counted, must, if 1.-THE people are pos
sessed of average intelligence. illumine
their minds to such degree as to assure
"a large majority Of the popular vote, and
in the electoral college, for the true
standard.
We take for granted that nobody who
wishes to be considered
reasonable in his calcutta
lions will dispute that the 80 votes of
New England, the rs votes of New York,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania. and the
35 votes Of Ohio and Wisconsin, in all
152 are absolutely sure for Mckinley. In
most of them the majorities will be
large There are then, Illinois "a, Indi-
ana Is, Iowa IS, Michigan H. Minnesota
9, in all S75, about which there is not
doubt enough to cause patriot to be I'M
easy. They make up d majority, 227 out
of the 447 electoral votes. After that there
are the following ten States in which
the chances are more than even of salts
factory results, to wit:
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insurance policies and pensioners, is
altogether too big to make it safe to
openly announce an intention of cheat
ing they by So cent dollars and SO this
amendment has been struggled into
the platform, to be used to alIay their
fears. But when appeals are made to
the debtor class the platform as it origi-
nally existed will be presented. and the
advantage of the SO cent dollar as q debt
sealer duly expounded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-08

"Jook" Diamond of Ligermore Falls
met with serious accident Thursday
evening that will probably cause him to
lose his right arm. He was returning to
Livermor5 Falls on the special train at
ter the circus performance and when
near that place fell from the train and
received severe injuries, especially to his
right arm, which WAS orushed and mang.
led.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-08
SPEAKER REEDS SPEECH.
(Ohristian Mirror. }

Speaker Reeds speech at Alfred to bis
old constituents was sensible, manly,
unequivocaI, evidently there was not the
slightest attempt at oratory, the man be-
hind the speech was every thing to those
who are bound to him as their represen-
tative, the man who YIELDS the highest
political influence in America.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-08

One of Hancock oounty's smartest old
brook. One day recently Mrs. Cousins
spun three skeins of yarn, walked some
distance from the house and picked three
quarts of blueberries, went into the gar
den and picked Il large pail Of peas, car
ried them to the house and shelled them
besides attending TO other household
duties.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-02-19
WASHINGTON AND LAFAYETTE.
How They Obtained Breakfast Ordered
by Lord Howe.

A bit of traditional lore concerning
Washington and Fa Fayette has come
into print which seems to be better
founded and more distinctly traceable
to fact than is usually the case with
traditions. 1t is related by Mr.. j f.
Blandv. and came TO him with but one
intermediate telling from La Faye1te
himself, who told it at Elk Landing,
Nd, in 1924.
When the British under Lord Howe
made their descent on Philadelphia in
l7777, olsen harking at the head of Elk
river from Chesapeake bay, Washing
ton advanced from Philadelphia 10
meet them Early one morning lie,
accompanied by Marquis de La Fay
cite, made reconnaissance from lis
camp al Chestnut Hill. Del, in the di-
rection of Elk Landing. Here. Al a
point whence they could view the
waters of Chesapeake bay, the two gen
erals stopped al farmhouse and asked
if they could obtain their breakfast
The hostess. Mrs. Alexander, ap-
peared to be very glad to see them. and
they were surprised to find the table
already set with a bountiful and Gle
gantly prepared breakfast. La Fayctte
was as mach enchanted as he was as
tonished, as he afterward declared, 10
find such a repast in the course Of a
somewhat bold reconnaissance
They had begun TO partake of The
meal, and La Tayette was eating leis-
urely, as a polite young Frenchman
should dc, when the mistress of the
house stepped out for moment.
Washington touched La Fayette OF the
foot under the table, and whispered 10
him:
Better eat quickly; this breakfast
was not meant for US!
La Fayette understood, and ate rapid
", but heartily. In a very short time
the meal was finished. The two gen.
erals rose, hastily but warmly thanked
Mrs. Alexander, and took their leave.
They had scarcely ridden away TO a
place of security when, turning about,
they saw Lord Howe and his staff rice
up TO the Alexander house They had
ordered their breakfast here, and
Washington and La Fayette had eaten
it, Their chagrin, and the astonish-
ment of their hostess. who supposed
that she bad already served Lord Howe
to very hearty meal, viii have TO be
imagined by the world, for no record
is left of their remarks-Youth,sC Com
ramon.
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words of the stranger CAROLS face

words of the stranger CAROLS face
grew dark and determined
II have won you, my pretty flower,
To make you bride-tremble not SO
VIOLENTLY mean not myself. however
proud l might be" he added, with gal
lantry, ito wear SO fair a gem next
my heart. / think there is favored
youth among the competitors who
has higher claim than mine Young
SIR" he continued, turning TO the sur
rr;sed Harry, ''methinks You were the
victor in the lists before me- strove
not for tie maiden, though one could
not well strive for a fairer, but from
love of the manly sport in which
saw you engaged You are the victor,
and as such, with the permission of
this worthy assembly, you receive from
mr. hand the prize you have so well and
honorably won"
The youth sprang forward and
grasped the strangers hand with graf
itude, and next moment Annette was
weeping from pure joy upon his breast.
The place rang with the exclamation of
the delighted people, and amid the ex-
element the newcomer withdrew re-
mounted his horse, and rode briskly out
OF the village
That night Harry and Annette were
married, and during the festivities
many and many bumper was drunk
to the health of the mysterious and
noble-hearted stranger.
Passing on several years, we find
that Harry Carroll has become Col.
Harry Carroll, of the revolutionary
army. One evening the colonel, after
just returning from hard campaign,
was sitting with his family on the
piazza of his handsome country house.
when an advance courier rode up and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-02-19

Why They Must Be Chosen with an Eye
TO HARMONY.

TO Harmony.
'HWhy do you GO SO little with Maud -
asked mother Of her daughter, girl
popular in society 81 find her charm
ng."
You viii laugh if tell you. mann
ma" said this up-1o-date young WON
an, but it is simply because she is so
unbecoming TO me; / simply cannot al
ford il. ] like her immensely, but an
unbecoming intimate friend is really
a great affection
There are some girls that make YOU
look stumpy. and others that make you
look fat. A fair, fresh girl viii make
q dark, sallow one look yellower than
ever. while the latter often makes the
former resemble Z broad-faced milk
maid.
Look at - and - They have
been devoted to each other since they
were babies. but the one grew like
bean pole and the other stayed roly-
poly little thing, and now they look
positively ridiculous together when
they are walking on the avenue
Carrie. alone. would he rather pref
ty, although she is short and plump.
but with Ethel she seems positive
iwarf-that is the worst of tall people,
by the way; they make everyone else
appear TO be understood
''0f course. you cannot exactly
choose a friend as you would a gown,
because she sets you off to the hest adj
vantage, but all the same it is much
nicer TO have some one who harmon
ICES with your general appearance
Chicago Times-Herald.
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'ls il for amusement you are pursu-
Ing this pastime? inquired the youth
ful stranger. .or is there prize for the
winner"
The sweetest prize man ever strove
for answered one of the judges; -yon-
der she stands
The stranger cast respectful glance
at the blushing maiden, and his eyes
looked admin alton
Are your lists open 10 all - he asked.
'.All. young sir. replied Annette's
father, with lntereet, his youthful ardor
rising as he surveyed the proportions
Of the STRAIGHTFORWARD youl stranger.
Ii you viii try you are free TO do so.
Here is my daughter, sir; look at her
and decide"
With a smile the newcomer threw
of his coat. drew his sash tighter
around his waist, end stepped forward.
Annette 10 .1ed anxiousIy at Harry.
who stood near with troubled brow nd
angry eye, and then she cast upon he
stranger glance of piteous entrea. Y.
All hearts stood still as the Young man
bounced forward.
Twenty-Five feet and an inchi" The
Judges words were received with muir
1nurs OF surprise and wonder Not
without feeling of pity for poor Harry,
all crowded round the new victor, Of
fering him their congratulations. The
Old farmer approached. and grasping
the young mans hand, exultingly called
him his son, and said he felt prouder
of him than if he were prince. To
the old athlete the true patents of 40
bility were physical strength and &C
tivity.
Rcsuming his coat, the stranger
sought with his eve the fair prize he
had, although nameless and unknow n.
SO fairly won. She leaned upon her
fathers arm, pale and distressed.
Poor Harry Carroll stood aloof,
gloomy and mortified. admiring the
stranger for his ability, but hating HIM
for his success
Annette. my pretty prize" said The
victor, taking her passive hand, Il have
won you fairly"
Annette's cheek became paler than
marble. she trembled and clung closer
To her father, while her dropping eyes
sought the form of her lover. At the
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the athlete of the village, and he was
so general favoTite that everyone
wished as well as anticipated his sue
cess Moreover he was handsome
youth, and 1t was well known that be-
tween him and the beautiful Annette
there existed a strong mutual attach
ment. Harry cast I, swift glance at his
sweetheart and at the villagers and
then with CLEAN of triumph in his eye
he bounded forward.
''Twenty-one feet and half. A mag
nifcent leapi" cried the judge.
-'Hooray for Harry Carroll Harry
wins"
Hands, hats and handkerchiefs were
wared wildly by the delighted VII
layers, and the eyes of the happy An
nette sparkled with JOY.
Now, just before Harry had leaped,
and while everyone's attention was fixed
upon him, stranger had entered the
throng unperceived. He was a tall,
gentlemanly young man il military
undress frock coat, who had at that
moment arrived on horseback before
the inn. He was Just in time to witness
Carroll's great leap
The first purst OF applause over, the
spectators awoke to the stranger s
presence The mans handsome face
and easy address at once attracted the
ewes of the maidens. while his manly
and sinewy frame, in which were hap
PLY united symmetry and strength.
called forth the admiration of the
young men
"Mayhap, sir stranger, You think you
can beat that said Charlie Simms, re-
marking the manner In which the new
conner scanned the arena. IF you can
outleap Harry Carroll, you beat the
best man in the colonies."
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for IT. There you have il, boys. yen
,l.r's the green, and here's Annette
The one who jumps farthest on a dead
level shall marry her this very even
ing"
This peculiar address was received
with great applause, and more than one
youth, as he bounded away for the
arena of trial, cast a glance of antici-
pated victory upon the lovely prize as
she stood blushing beside her father.
Dropping their various amusements,
the entire party wendell their way,
laughing and singing, toward the vii
lage inn, before which spread the green.
In the center of this plot the ground
was bare and admirably suited to ex-
ereises of the sort in which they were
about TO engage. Soon all was in readi-
ness for the contest The signal was
given and the young competitors,
stripped of their coats, stepped for
ward.
Edward Grayson, Il feetl" cried one
of the judges The youth had done his
utmost, but ii was clear by The look
on his face that he had little hope.
With longing glance at the prize he
could not win he left the grounds.
Dick Boulder. - feeti" Dick. with
little laugh of satisfaction, replaced
his coat and joined the onlookers.
Harry Preston, 10 feet 1nchesi"
We'll done, Harry shouted the
spectators You tried hard for the
acres and the homestead" Harry. who
was rattlr-brained sort of fellow,
laugningly vowed he only jumped for
the fu;, of the thing. 1t was thought,
however, that he would not have said
so if he had felt sure of winning.
Charlie Simms. 1912 feet!"
"Hooray for Charlie! Charlie wins,-
cried the crowd, with good-natured sar-
casm. Charlie grinned, threw of his
disappointment with slight uplif. of
his shoulders. and was soon creating
1oars of lau.-hter with his wit. which.
by the way, was far more nimble than
his legs.
There was now but one leaper left,
for several had become discouraged and
retired from the contest.
Now for Harry Carroll!" shouted
the spectators, and Harry stepped for
ward amid great applause. Carroll was
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-02-19

announced the approach OF Gen. Wash
ington and suite, who would crave
the colonies hospitality for the night.
The necessary directions in reference
to household preparations being gwen,
the colonel ordered his horse and rode
forward 10 meet the distinguished
guest. WI HON he had never seen. though
serving IN the same widely extended
army.
That evening at the table, Annette,
now the digni6ed, matronly. and still
handsome Mrs Carroll, could not keep
her eyes from the face of her illustri-
Gus visitor. Every moment or two
she would steal glance al his COM
Landing features, and half-doubting-
IN. Enthusiastically, shake her head and
look again. TO be still more puzzled.
Her absence of mind aid emharrass-
ment al last became evident to her hus-
band, who inquired affectiorately if
she was i'll. Il suspect colonel" said
the general, who had been some time,
with a quiet, meaning smile. observing
the iady's curious and puzzled scru-
tiny of his features. that Mrs. Car
roll thinks she recognizes me as an old
acquaintance And he smiled with a
mysterious air as he gazed upon both
alternately.
The colonel stared. and faint MEM
CRY of the past seemed TO be revived
as be gazed, while the lady rose i'm
pulsiKely from her chair, and bend
ing eagerly over the tea urn, with
elasped hands, and an eye of intense
eager inquiry fixed full upon him,
stood for moment, with her lips part
ed as if she would speak.
Pardon me, my dear Inadam-par-
don me, colonel must put an end to
this scene i have become, by dint
of campfare and hard usage, too un-
" ieldy to leap again % Feet inch. even
for so fair bride as one wot OF"
George Washington was indeed the
handsome young athlete whose mys-
ferrous appearance and disappearance
in the native village of the lovers is
still Evolutionary: and whose claim TO a
substantial body of bona fde flesh
and blood Was stoutly contested by
the village story-teLer, until the happy
! denouement which took place at the
hospitable mansion of Col. Carroll
George II. Wesley, in Chicago Inter
Ocean.
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Prom Judges Dictionary.

History-Fiction founded on fact
Creatness-The penalty men pay tor
indulging personal vanity.
Religion-The relations between our,
selves and our self-interests.
Conscienc-An immaterial football,
buffeted about until winded and thrown
aside.
Theology-The science of convincing
opponents how little they know of their
duties to the Diety.
Philosophy-The art of doing as one
pleases theoretically, calling names and
contradicting everything in sight. II
has fallen into disuse owing to the fact
that nothing remains 10 be contro-
vrred.Judge-
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Laura said the fond mother, -wha s
are the intentions of that young MAJ
you are permitting 10 cal Cd you SO
often?"
"Never mind that, mother answered
the maiden Il know what my inten--
tons are."-Cincinnau Enquirer.