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The Portland daily press., 1896-02-13

Tonight's Republican Caucuscs.
The Republican caucuses will be held
in the several ward-rooms at 7.30 o'clock
tonight. Be on hand.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-13

Tonight's Republican, Caucuses.
Republicans will remem Der that their
caucuses will be held in the several ward
rooms at 73O o'clock tonight. Be on
hand.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-13


o'clock These goods
the n
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-13

Small Wares.
Velveteen binding, all colors.
8 I-2c I'd.
Large spools haste cotton, Icspool
Pins, full count, Nc naner
Linen thread in white and black.
&c spool.
cabinet hairpins, assorted, 3cbox.
Two wire dress stays, covered. metal
ends, 15c quality, SC dozen.
Black spool silk, &c snool
Hooks and eyes with hump, equally as
good as belong, SC card
White and colored finishing braid.
sc bunch
Sl.W quality Sarsaparilla, 100 doses
soc bottle.
Hish's violet ammonia, for bath, Is ct
quality, zc bottle
Toothpicks, good quality, Sc box
Toilet paper rolls for csc
Vasenne, 4c bottle
l0c Sanitary soap, DC cake
Stationery, linen, cream wove, white
cream laid, muslin finish, percale fin.
ish, etc., 25c quality for I5c box,
for csc
Scholars school companion, SC zach
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-13

N OW, however, DllkS are WlLulH
the reach Of moderate means.
ASHION'S ULTIMATUM is
Black Brocade. And Black
Brocade Silk is large family.
Take these India Brocades, the
texture is soft, snugly woven, semi
glossy. The brocaded figures are
quiet, isolated spots, leaves and geo
metrical designs.
8 styles, % inches, IS cts.
@ROS GRAIN BROCADES
~ in Black. These have a
stout gros grain foundation
upon which is laid quaint, curious
brocaded figures, in Satin.
The wandering, sprawly effects
seem to catch the popular fancy this
season. We show many of these, and
the quiet, Qnakerish styles as well.
-Four grades: SO cts, $1.O0, $1.25,
$3.50.
"A LSO THE REVERSE of the
"a above, in which the ground
is Satin and the figures are
brocaded
These however, are not as numer-
Gus as the others.
These are excellent for Separate
Skirts, to be worn with Colored
Silks, Silk Waists.
q ATTN DUCHESS. Six select
~ grades. One at 81 IL cts.
deserves special mention. 1t
means 20 inches wide; has gloss
like an ebony mirror. A splendid
separate Skirt making-fabric,
81 10 cts.
The other grades are Is cts.
(This one is % inches wide.)
% inch at $1.00, $1.25, S1.39,
$3.50.
HAl AFRO us E. A superbly
Gv heavy and soft Silk fabric,
something like a Satin
eros grain.
Feels in the hand like the Softest
French Calf Skin; not quite as glossy
as Satin Duchess.
Three grades, $1.25, $3.50, $500.
d. A G K TAFFETAS. Six
- special grades; each are war
ranted to be its moneys
worth. so cts, 81 IL cts, IS cts.
80 cts, $1.0o, $1.25.
Gross Grains innumerable.
vA IL SAID AT THE TOP that
Wv Fashions Ultimatum was
Black. Luckily the Fashion
we know has two Ultimatums; yes,
more.
DIR N T E D WARP SILKS
have caught the popular taste
amazingly.
The warp-threads are Drawn
taught then printed; then when the
loom catches it weaves MANY
dainty devices with this printed
warp, moreover a brocaded figure is
also brought out making the goods
doubly attractive.
Also some of the printed warps
have quarter inch ribbon stripes of
light tint.
$1.25, $3.50, $500.
JAPANESE WASH SILKS are
~ prettier this Spring than ever.
Here are 40 different styles,
every one charmer 90 cts.
| j. R. LIBBY,
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FROM INC bankrupt Opportunity
"nlcn Will probably this
qay merchandise sprkps
Oh the large Quantities % be soda at thesepric
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-13

8 patterns in silk stripes, green and
black, hlue and black, and mahogany
and black regular price, s14, now
$3.50.
Celluloid Photo Frames, 15c quality,
&C each,
20 volumes Home Encyclopedia, regu-
larly sold for $3.50, for $4.9s.
Florence hair brushes. There is no ma
terial better for durability and cleans
ing than the Florence. Every brush
warranted pure bristle in white also
black.
25c quality, 15c each.
SOC quality for csc g
75c quality for sec 8"
Csc quality for soc IS
Heminway's one-half ounce spool silk.
in black at csc spool.
Empress velveteen skirt binding, yard
pieces. regular price &c, for
Ice piece.
Combination Pocket books, in fine grain
leather with large oxidized corners,
regular price Soc, Tor 39c each.
Combination pocket books, grain leath-
er, also real seal. sterling silver cor
ners, for 4Sc.
Brush and comb cleaners, 25c quality
lee. Soc quality, 25c each.
French tooth brushes, SC each.
Yard wide moired percaline for skirt
lining, lie yard,
Misses Tam O'Shauter caps made Of
Highland plaid, with quilts, Ice.
Plain colors, Soc quality, 39c.
Children's angora Sets, $3.50 quality
for $I.5O. $3.50 quality for $500
to close.
100 pair lid white blankets, slightly
soiled, $3.50 quality, for $l.I9.
e of Muslin Underwear will commence
SO goods are from one Of the largest and
lew York City. Every piece of goods of
~ M ,nipOs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31
The rood Iemnlars.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Executive Committee. OF District Lodge
No. 1, /. .. q. r.. was held Wednesday
night AT the residence OF Mr. J. W At
kins. 300 south jefferson street. There
was a large attendance. and much bust
ness OF interest 20 the order was salts
factorily arranged. Enthusiasm and har-
mony prevailed during the entire session.
and much good is sure TO result there
from. An invitation from jefferson
Lodge. No. 500, requesting the District
Lodge 10 meet with them AZ the next
quarterly session Of the district. which is
TO be held on the third Thursday in .aay,
was accepted. ana thanks rendered Ar
rangements are being made 10 hold n Sc.
ries Of temperance union and mass-mcot
ifgs in different parts Of this city and
Manchester. The first will be held I'm Ful
ton about the middle OF April Nessrs.
JOS II. Shepherd and II. NJ. Trlmbe anC
Mrs. j. G.. Smith are active in porfectln-
the arrangements, and they earnestly re
quest an who are In sympathy with the
cause Of temperance 20 help make these
meetings a success. Further notice Will
be given as soon as the dates are decided
upon. Tho mcmbe.s OF the subordinate
lodges VII, be glad 10 learn that the Dis.
trict Executive Committee has appointed
degree stan, Whicn Is now SUBJECT n
the call Of the subordinate lodges In thi.
district The staff. which will render val
liable service TO the order consists oil
Mr. J. NJ Rawson, chief tempar; Mr. j
W Atkins. past chief templar; DR.. Leo
Arthur Pusey, chaplain Mrs. II. L. Hulce
vice-tomplar. and Miss Isabella Atkins
marshal.
Special consideration was given at mi.
session of the committee 10 the juvenile
department OF the order. and many valua
bic recommendation were made TO th,
subordinate lodges
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31
A sEKIOIs QUESTION.

We have several times asked. What are
those Democrats who look upon free
silver as an attack upon the very iounda-
tons OF society to do in case the con
vontion adopts free silver for its platform.
These men and they are very numerous,
as any man may nnd out who asks the
citizen he meets in the streets for his
views-beliove that free silver would dis
rupt society and turn US back towards
anarchy and chaos. 1t is not with them
a question Of mere policy. but OF prin-
cipie and Of the most important OF all
social principles. What are they to do.
then, IL their rarty calls upon them TO
vote for what they conscientiously believe
would overthrow social order? The Dem
ocrs &c party managers must take notice
that a. great body OF its members. who
are amongst the most earnest Democrats
living. cannot and will not. under any
circumstances, vote for the free coinage
OF silver dollars at i5 70 !, 10 the United
States, without an international agreement,
This is a fact that every man Of ordinary
intelligence can learn without difficulty 10
be q fact. and this phase OF the case is
one which IL would be foolish for the
party 20 ignore. The case exists as we
have stated it. and the party managers
ought TO learn the facts before they act.
II they feel strong enough 20 elect their
ticket, without the aid OF this element OF
the party, that. Of course, is one thing
But II they think they Will need the en-
tire party strength 10 elect their ticket
then ordinary prudence demands that they
shall take some account OF those DEM
oerats who believe that free silver at 10
10 I, by this country alone, would over
throw social order. and who cannot
therefore, vote for II under any circum-
stances. There are a great many OF
these, and they are the very 'russs VI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31
FngIauh'S Prosperity.

The state Of the investment market
in London is especially propluous az this
moment To our Interests. For over Two
wears the Bank OF Englands rate Oh us
count has stood at two per cent. pei az
mum. money IN the open market mas pe,n
az low al ne-fOUrth per cent. on .a''
and less than one per cent. on thIee
,nop,hs time The field OF employ ileie
Tor capltal in the United Nine uo"' "
railways. water-works, gds-WoihS' en-
trio lighting. mines, ana rlulhoip", N
provements. has been almos. 'o,ip -
ncc,,ni,d and the ayidity with Whlcn the
Sontb African gold mines have been
bought up at enormous prices SHOWS
tho y,illina,noss Of the British pubic 10
embark in any enterprise promising even
moderate returns. Rich as Great britain
is she is steadily growing richer. ana
though tho increase Of her wealth mas not
Of late wears been so rapid as her citizens
would like. IL IS. nevertheless, very COIL
siderable.
During the Last few months, indeed.
British trade has shown decided II not
>, very crcat Anprovemcn1. The first
half OF 1875 was not encouraging but III
Tho second half not only foreign COM
mcrce. but dom,rtic industries. made
great gains. There was an increase OF
f2S.000OiO. or nearly five per cent, IN the
value OF exports and imports. bank
clearings increased for the year, over
r.a5860O.000. or close upon 20 pG cent;
railway traf-c receipts increased more
than II .000Olo. and the total tonnage OF
vessels launched was l093,o,s tons. against
1915. 40 tons in 1894. The most conclusive
nroof OF the better condition Of the people
large IS found in the consumption or tea,
coffee. cocoa. tobacco, wines, SPIRITS ana
laer which reached the enormous amount
M 22l son 900 pounds Of tea, 2ifs3.g,o POUNDS
OF cocoa. 6Gsj7.o00 pounds OF tobacco H.
sss O0o gallons OF wine 50 .0i4.oeo eallons OF
shirts. and 32226o 600 barrels Of peer rms
Vas not due 10 any rise in the rates or
wages. but only TO the greater to'al
amount paid because Of the greater num-
Der OF the employed.
A more convincing proof Of the growlh "
prosperity or Great Britain is found IN
the increase Of ES.66s.0o0 In the savings
bank deposits OF 1895 over those Of 1924.
as agains, an Increase in 1894 over 1893 OF
f4774001. The investment Of he greater
part of this money in Government funds
has put consols up to 10 al which price
they yield an income Of only litte more
than two and hair per cent, While the
pressure for investment OF the surplus in
come Of the wealthie people. who are eN-
cluded from the use 81 the savings banks.
has caused an equally marked rise in the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31

The man who hae conquered Europe
was himself conquered by a pipe OF to-
bacco. An Oriental pipe OF wonderful
beauty and inventive skill was presented
40 Napoleon by a Persian ambassador.
Though he was an imm0derate snuff
taker; he had never smoked. but he would
try this pipe. IL was duly charged with
tobacco and lighted. says Constant. but
his Majesty, instead Of drawing up the
smoke In the usual wax. merely opened
and shut his mouth with mechanical reg
ulrity Losing patience. he exclaimed.
Devils, There is no result" II was
remarked that he had made the ATTEMPT
badly, and he was shown how - smoke
properly. But the Emperor reverted TO
his automatcn-like performance: the pipe
went out. and Constant was desired 20 re
light IT: this done, he again instructed his
master In the proper method OF smoking
Determined not 10 be baked again. the
Emperor resolutely~drew up the smoke
and. swallowing II, II came out OF his
nostrils and blinded him. AS soon as he
recovered breath he cried out: Away
with Il, oh. the hog oh. my stomach,
My stomach turns" This was Na2o-
Icons first and last experience Of srlok-
Ing Magazine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31
A~UNXyORTHy TRICK

II Is certainly disgusting 10 contem-
Mate the bold plans Of political plnnder-
ING 10 which this Republican Congress
onenly lends itself. 1t is rather TO "e
expected that men Of the ward-"oiAeIS
e,r,ne will count on spoils as their re-
ward. but it is hardly TO be anticipated
that men like Reed. Cannon, DiLgley'
and other leaders in the House Oh KEEP
resentatives. and distinguished members
az the United States Senate Will coun-
tenance jobbery Of the most puerile type
The law provides that the President shall
annoint officers Of the Territories. and
the Governor thus appointed makes ms
territorial appointments during the session
q, the legislature. The Republicans, an
ticinating the election OF a Republican TO
the presidency this fall, had inserted IN
the legislative, judicial, and executive APP
propriation bill a proviso that the next
legislative session Of New Mexico should
he changed from December, 1896, to May
1897. thus providing. in an underhand
manner. for the capture of the entre
patronage OF that Territory, and doubt
less with a view of controlling its po-
,itlcal complexion when IT shall become
a State. This cheap plot was laid 1t is
said. by Delegate Catron, and II passed. inc
House without detection, as Mr.. crisp
and other so-called leaders are devoting
their time to free silver, while party H.
teres,s are being neglected.
In. the Senate. steve Elkins, the chief
of manipulators. and who was Tor years
connected with Mr.. Catron in New
Mexico, was in charge Of the scheme
and but for the vigilance Of Senator Hill
the lob would no doubt have been ac-
conpnshed. Senator Hin so perfectly
disclosed the scheme and 50 roandly de-
nounced it, that Senator Culiom was COM
PEELED 20 reject it. Senators Faulkner
Daniel. and Cockrcll aided Senator Hi
in his opposition. and Senators Frye and
wolcott Republicans) joined the Demo
Gratis and Populists in defeating II.
This looks as If the Republicans were
attempting to sneak through or the
regular appropriation bills series OF
legislative enactments that they would no
dare to submit TO the scrutiny of Con
gress.
This one case is clearly proved, ano
justihes the most critical and rigd ox-
animation Of all measures that emanat,
from this business" Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31

Mexico to build up industries and give
employment to the labor OF that country
which uses silver as the standard OF
value. Then European capital has heen
more largely invested In manufacturing
Industries I'm Mexico and Japan since the
domonetizing OF silver In this country
than with W. and much OF this capital
has been the profit made by tnese
European capitalists upon the bohds ls-
sued by this Government to MAINTAIN lhe
gold standard. The truth Is. something
that IS not popular with those who are
engaged In the effort 10 still further rob
the producers OF this Government. FROM
Richmond Star Of Saturday.
VIII our neighbor please compare the
census OF the United States for 1870. when
under the law. the free coinage OF silver
was allowed and nomlnally. though not
really. prevailed. with the census Of 1890,
when silver had been nominally. but not
really, demonetized. and tell US. as
truth-loving free silverite, If IT Is a fact.
that since the alleged demonetization OF
silver, in 1873. prosperity has fallen of
from year to year; industries have been
closed; home owno.s become 'bcarcer;
idleness and pauperism everywhere on
the Increase"
II lying had been added TO the list OF
Injuries which our people have suffered
within the past twenty years, it is pos
sible. as our contemporary suggests. that
since the discussion Of the financial ques-
ton began. a decided increase may be
observed. but we hardly think. in view
Of patent facts impartially prepared
with no reference TO this question, that
all the lying will be found on the side Of
the gold advocates.
Capita goes to silver countries because
in such countries wages are VIGOROUSLY
low-so low that our American people
coiNd not endure shem-and further
because inv esting money on a silver
basis is very different part of speech
from making an investment on a gold
basis IN the face OF threat TO pay it
of in silver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31

II used TO be an accepted theory that
the man who would lie would also steal.
III il is still true, there are rev men en-
eaeei in the educational enort 10 nave
the single gold standard forced upon this
country who 90 not deserve 10 be classed
AS robbers. These writers and speakers
declare that the restoration OF silver
would drive capital away from the coun-
try: that Ii would ruin our industries
They make these statements in the lace
OF the truth OF hisory, that during the
time that silver and gold were the stand
ards of value the country prospered, in
dustries multiplied, home owners in
creased labor was abundant for ali appl-
cauts Ii Is also true that silver was
demOnetized when IL was more valuable
than gold. From the day Of the destruc-
tl0n OF silver TO the present time general
prosperity has fallen Off year after year
industries have been closed; home own
ers have become scarcer; idleness and
paupcrism are everywhere on the IN
crease. These are facts that cannot be
gainsaid This effect has followed the
establishment OF the single gold stand
ard In every country where IL has been
adopted IL is therefore plain TO the
most casual observer that the evils and
hardshlps OF which the producing class
complain are directly traceable 10 the
robbery OF the poor man OF the only
metallic money OF which he has ever had
any knowledge.
We have but now a direct refutaton Of
the assertion that large capital will not
| seek investment In a silver-using country.
| The English hnancler and banker who
| has prohted more largely from his deal
| ings with this government in its bond
issues has within the present year in
vested fifty millions OF dollars I'm Mexl-
can industries. Here is money that has
| been drawn from the taxpayers OF this
| country in AN effort to maintain the gold
| standard and invested in the growing
AID prosperous neighboripg republic Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31
Mr.. Charles +. Pierce.

Mr.. Charles Il. Pierce. Of Boston, is at
the jefferson. Mr.. Pierce Is a prominent
Mason and knight Templar. and was the
chief secretary 10 the Grand Marsha, OF
the parade Of knights Templar at the
last conclavc of that body i'm Boston. lie
is also a close friend and was an army
comrade OF Colonel =. r. Woodhn the
Governor OF the National Soldiers Home.
al Hampton. Va.
Another esteemed friend Of Mr.. Pierce
is the genial Captain Frank W cum
ningham. Richmond's popular collector
OF taxes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31
TUESDAY. MARCH 81. 1896.
ro-pAy's MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Fitzhugh Lodge. /. o. O. F., hasle nan
Fricndship Lodge, l. 0. O. f., Odd-Fel-
lows Hall
jamestown Tribe, /. O. Il. NJ, Odd-Fel-
lows Hall.
Liberty Council. Jr. o. u. A M, Gers
ley's Hall.
CAPITAL city Lodge, 1. o. o. F., Gate
woods Hall.
Trinity Lodge. ]. O. G. T.. Central Han.
company u. First Regiment. Armofy.
Central Beneficial and Social society,"
Lee Camp Han.
r. l.. l. Blues. Blues Armory.
company +. First Regiment. Armory'
Richmond Howitzers. Howitzers Armory.
jefferson Council. Jr. Q. L. A NJ d.
O. l.. a. NJ. Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31

1t appears that the pool-selling at the
St. Asaph track goes merrily on, not
withstanding the anticipated relief Of the
Maupin bill The racing. to be sure. has
been temporarily stopped but pools on
foreign races are still being sold. This
condition Is trine worse than existed
under the ola law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31

William Blackford. Of Maine, is only
seventeen years old. ana yet measures
six feet eight and onc-half inches in his
stockings. This is very good, but there
are some people IN Congress who would
not claim that even Blaokford is the big
man from Maine"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31

Mr.. Reed los always claimed that this
was business Congress, but until that
New Mexico job was discovered no one
thought that he me1at crooked business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31

Democrats. who have always heretofore
been the wheel-horEes Of the party.
The case is a very grave one. ana
would be absurd to ignore It's gravity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31

The price OF The Times Is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits of Richmond and hanchcs
ter. Sunday paper three cents.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-10-24

Inquiries by mail and by tele-
graph have poured in upon the re-
publican national headquarters,
both in New York and in this city,
asking for authentic information on
the subject. Word has been re-
ceived here from New York that ii
Wall street is the Mortimer build
ing, where there is no such person,
in any of the offices, as ]. Francis
Forsythe, and that diligent search
among the bankers and brokers of
New York has failed to reveal the
existence.of any one who knows or
has ever heard of any man bearing
that name. The various firms who
occupy rooms in the Mortimer build
ing as tenents have received so
many letters of inquiry respecting
him that they are unable to answer
them; and the mail addressed to
Forsythe himself is refused by the
janitor. There are four barrels of
letters addressed to him now in the
New York postoffice, which have
not been called for, and will have to
DE destroyed.
A wit has said that lie is always
better than the truth, because lie
can be amended, denied, confessed,
another lie substituted for it, or
you can tell it again; but when one
has given utterance to the truth, it
is past recall. This seems to be the
principle on which some politicians
are conducting their side of the
present political campaign. Other
illustrations of its application are
found in the spurious quotations
from the London Financial Review,
and from the writings of Abraham
Lincoln, AS the old almanacs used
to say, in the dog days, Look out
for hot weather about this time, so
now the public may be warned to
expect a flood of similar frauds
during the balance of the campaign.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-10-24
PEQUAMING.

Cameron, the landlooker. was in
town Thursday.
Frank Partridge was up from
Chassell Wednesday.
Charles Rambaud, of L'Anse, was
a visitor Thursday.
Frank Halsey was down from
Lake Linden Wednesday.
w. ]. McKanna and A. D. Muir
ply were up from L'Anse Sunday,
Mr.. Charles Hebard and Will
Haviland were at Skanee Thursday.
The schooner Aloha took on a
cargo of lumber here the latter part
of the week.
Dave Rowland, of Fond du Lac.
Wis, transacted business here Mon
day.
Miss Nellie Oaks. of Killarney,
Canada, arrived here Monday and
will spend the winter with her
brother, Charles Oaks.
John Grisdale returned Sunday
evening from California, and left
Wednesday for Munising, where he
intends to spend the winter.
Otto Herzberg and Ed. Fuller
were out duck hunding Saturday
and Sunday of last week. They re-
turned with three ducks.
A leap year party was given in
the hall Friday evening of last week
by the young ladies of Pequaming.
The few girls there are in Pequam-
ing are not dead yet. ~