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The Lamar register., 1896-11-14
He Rea..ea1S.rou, AnaIegy.

you are s-afnusiastic fisher
man"
Two travellers had been riding
together in the same seat in rsil
way car, and they had fallen into a
pleasant conversation This had
continued for some time when the
remark with which this narration OF
fAct opens was made by one of the
men.
The other looked intensely sur
prised and presently asked,
sAre Won a mind -readers-
sOh, no"
Then / cannot account for that
remark of yours We are perfect
strangers TO each other natives Of
widely separated states We never
met until an hour or two ago. We
have talked on several subjects, but
not once did our conversation turn
to fishing, although it Is true, as you
said, that am an enthusiastic fisher
man l cannot imagine what can
have led yoa to make that remark or
to form snch conclusion Itis true
that have told you several stories
of adyenture, but do not remember
telling you any of my fishing exper-
fences. One such did not get into
our conversation accidently, did If =
sNo.r
Il thought not Now, NV friend.
viii you be so good as to tell me on
what sou based your remark abou;
my being an enthusiastic fisherman -
'.FI tell you if you will promise
not to be offended
Il promise"
Il noticed that you were such an
exuberantly natural liar"
The Lamar register., 1896-11-14
The New Poker.

Scribbler-aaye you seen my new
bookf
Ready No, my boy. The usual
novel, / suppose; full Of hearts and
queens and kings and diamonds
galore
Scribbier-Ah, you wrong me, old
man Ny new book Is a technical
work-s treatise, an essay, drawing
card, my boy. call if American
poker as she is poked-"
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Free Lectures

At the United Presbyterian
Church. on the Evidences of Chris
tianity" by the pastor, l. G Rankin,
Nov. I6-la
Subjects-Monday night, Hath
God Spoken Tues. night, "Author
iiy of the Bible;r weds. night, "His-
torieal Evidence Thur. night. The
Gibralter of Christianity"
These lectures are meant TO intro
duce a series Of meetings and most
cordial invitation IS extended to
everyone, Hour. $3.50. Come! let
Us reason together
The Lamar register., 1896-11-14
The very Man.

A clerical looking gentleman, in
the hope of obtaining contribution,
entered the Office OF a newspaper and
finding the editor IN, sand:
Il am soliciting aid for gentle
man of refinement and intelligence
who is in need OF little ready mon
ey but IS too proud to make known
his sufferings-"
why exclaimed the editor, I'm
the only man in town that answers
that description What's the gentle
mans names-
I'm sorry to say / am not at
liberty to disclose it, /"
1T must be me, parson- Heaven
prosper you in your good work. said
the editor, wiping sway tssr.
The Lamar register., 1896-11-14

Drill Good Night GRADES AID 2
Tableanx Good Night
Doors will be open at 7:30. Cur
tain viii be raised at $50 sharp.
The Lamar register., 1896-11-14
Program

OF the Lamar public school library
entertainment to be given at the NJ
E Church, Wednesday evoning No
vember %:
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sNatiOnal and Representative
.Republican Newspaper.
Subscription Rates, by Mail, Postage Prepaid.

nd SATURDAY EDITION, pas One Year
is SUNDAY EDITION, 2S TO 80
IN semi-Weesh Sect 8 each
ID EEklI Tuesday Friday, pages. esery week,
~ - One Yenr, st 90;
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25
MONUMENT TO GEN. LOGAN TO BE UNVEILED IN WASHINGTON

arm protested his innocence and denied
his identity during the trial on the
ground that the first time he was in the
army he had only star on his arm.
After he was convicted he confessed that
he was the man, and had pu1lt the flag
around the star using the star for the
field of the flag. But his ingen1ously en-
larged tattooing did not deceive the de-
partment.
Probably the most novel case in the
archives of the bureau ID that of man
who served in Florida in cavalry COM
pany with deserter. He was honorably
discharged from the service. and in about
a year he enlisted at strange recruiting
Office in the West and claimed to be the
deserter. He was tried before court
martial, pleaded guilty. and was sent to
the military penitentiary for three years.
When he had been in prison year he
wrote to the department and confessed
that he was not the deserter that he had
pretended to be. He said that he was
desperate, and being pressed by hunger
he resolved to go to prison. where he
could get food. He told Of prominent
soar on the deserter whom he pretended
to be, by which that man could not be
mistaken, and when a card was made
out for him and compared with the card
of the deserter the dissimilarity in their
scars was SO great that 1t was conclusive
ly proved he was not the deserter, and he
as released.
Before the establishment of the bureau
it was common for men to enlist when
they were hungry or sick, knowing they
would be fed and get hospital service,
and desers almost Immediately. But the
certainty with which these deserters are
GENTLY man enlisted three times and
deserted twice in three days before his
card could be forwarded to the office and
compared, but on the third enlistment
he YVES captured and sent to prison for
four years. The crimes for which man
gets Is days in the police courts he will
get three OF four years for by court
martial.
1t is not likely that any innocent new
recruit has ever been imprisoned because
his scars were identical with those of
some criminal. but every recruit is sus-
pected of being n criminal, and his card
is put through the closest scrutiny on
reaoifing the office. Two different men
have never been found to bear identical
marks, and in every case where cards
have been forwarded to post for the ar
rest of man they have represented the
man suspected. These men. like owl
| criminals. many of whom have criminal
history, assume various aliases. but the
department. ignores names entirely, anG
in the army there is nothing in O name
when a man becomes undesirable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25
WOMAN ENROLLING CLERK.
MIS-. Herr Chosen co That Position by the
Kentucky Senate.

Mrs. Herr Chosen Co That Position by the
Kentucky Senate.
Mrs. Emma Walker Herr, of Licking
ton, K, who was member of the Wom-
ans Board of the Cotton States and In
ternational Exposition from the Blue
Grass State, has just been elected enrol
ling clerk Of the State Senate at Frank
fort.
Mrs. Herr is the first woman to hold
this position. She is one of Kentucky e
most progressive woman. Left widow
children to support, she cast about for a
means of livelihood.
The only avenue that appeared to be
open to her was journalism, and being
of a literary turn of mind she was not
long in having her ability recognized.
She began rs society reporter on a local
daily, and later bought an interest in
the Illustrated Kentuckian, monthly
journal conducted by women and devoted
TO the interests of the women of Ken
tucky. Her work on this journal was
arduons and her sight failed her. so that
she hal to sell her interest in the paper
go TO Cincin ati hospital and remain in
a darn room for long time. Thanks to
good nursing and skillful physicians, her
eyesight was restored about a. year ago.
Since that time she has written articles
for. some Of the leading papers and mag
azlnes.
Last Summer Governor Brown, whose
daughters are deeply attached to Mrs,
Herr. appointed her one of the five mem
bers Of the board of lady managers to
tho Atlanta Exposition. She was elected
aecsetary of that board and served a. such
with much credit. She was great ia
vorite in Atlanta.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

the usual seams, and is slightly pointed
in the back. The fabric used for our
model is zibeline in rich mulberry
shade, the full blouse front is of white
satin, and the trimmings black velvet
and gold soutache. The bottom of the
waist is finished with braided girdle.
Any of the popular gored skirts may be
used with this model
A special illustration and full direc-
tions about the pattern will be found on
the envelope in which it is enclosed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

ITO LET-A tenement of rooms, No. 8
i Park Place, $500, including water
and bath, steam heat SIS; whole house %
Cumberland street. 8 rooms and bath, $21 !;
two rents % Cushman street, 6 rooms each
street. 22-I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25
BECOMING and MoDISH.
9O2-ROSEBERY WAIST.

Sizes for "a, SO, So and 40 Inche. Bust
Measure
This new model shows how reluctantly
the round waist is yielding to the return
of points and basques, and how effective
ly some of the features of both are COM
bined. The basque is fitted trinity with
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25
FOR EVERYDAY WEAR.
9O9-WINNIE FROCK.
Sizes for 6 and 8 Years.

Sizes for and Years.
A light mixed cheviot is the fabric Of
this neat little frock, which is an adap-
tation of the popular sailor style. A
jacket effect is given by the V plastror
extending to the waist, and by the addi
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

A GENTS WANTED in every town in
"A Maine to sell the Acme Fire Kinder
dt cannot burn up sample post paid 10
cents. For particulars call or address +. W.
THOMAS, General Agent for State, 1888 Con-
gress street, Portland, Me. 23-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

THO LET-Large parlor furnished or I'M
L furnished with heat and gas; also other
rooms large and pleasant, at 217 Cumberland
street. 23-1
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wANTED-MALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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"ANTED-A man to take an office and
w represent manufacturer; $50 per
week; small capital required. Address,
with stamp, MANUFACTURES, Box 212, Con-
cord Junction, Mass. 1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

THO LET-At No. 1869 Newbury street; a
a pleasant and convenient rent of three
ooms; up two flight, to one or two persons /;
at " per month. W. o. PITCHER.
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TOILET.

Forty words inserted ender this head
one week for rs cents cash in advance
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A FEW reliable, energetic men can secure
"A good contracts to represent the ew
Apply at Office No. 81 Exchange street, r.
A. DAVIS, Agency Director. 23-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

ton OF large pearl buttons on the fronts
A fitted lining holds the fullness of the
corsage in place. and the skirt is seweu
to it, The trimming is dark blue serge,
which faces the cuffs and sailor collar,
and soutache of the same color. Blue
serge remains favorite fabric for these
little frocks, and it is trimmed with
white or dark red.
A special illustration and full direction
about the pattern will be found in the
envelope in which it is enclosaa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25
FOR SALE.

One Potter-Bradley Atlas such as
offered by the Press in parts last year,
bound in substantial bindings, for $500.
Can be seen at the PRESS OFFICE.
Has never been used. dec26tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

E,OR SALE-The book called ''Forest and
u Shore OF Old Joe Wyer. the Indian
Scout by Charles Illsley. Stories about Port
land, Falmouth, Windham, Yarmouth Times
of the Indian wars over a hundred years
ago. Price 70 cents. COLESWORTHY'S Book
Store, 92 Exchange street. Pill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

FOR SALE-At Deering' Centre, new two
story house, rooms, lot 5ox10O, good
garden; fine location, value rapidly increas-
ready March 18th; price S17Oo, only $3.50
down, balance to suit buyer. c. B. Dali
TON, 47sA Congress street, Zone fight.) 22-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

EOR SALE-Double two story, four tene-
ment frame dwelling house, corner Mel
bourne and Emerson streets; lot 7Ox89
property in good repair and always rented;
cemented cellar and Sebago water; is good
investment and will be sold at a bargain.
BENJAMIN f. HARRIS, Chambers Corner
Exchange and Middle streets. 1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

ITO LET OR FOR SALE-On Bedford street,
rooms, newly painted and papered through
out, hot water heat, new stable, large sunny
yard. Inquire of E. C. JOHNSON, s. Morn
ing street, City. 22-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

FOR SALE-House No. 70 Charles street,
Portland, Me-, house at Willard known
as the Captain White house. Enquire OF f
W. CONLEY, Standard Oil Co.'s office, SO
west Commercial street. Isl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

EOR SALE-Stoye, one large square Glen
Il wood parlor coal stove a great heater
was new November 1st; will sell at great
discount; alos one Cooking Range in first
class condition; reasons for selling have no
further use for stoves. May be seen at ID
Clifton street, Woodfords, fourth house from
Forest avenue street cars. 22-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

FOR SALE-One of the best known business
L corners in Maine, very desirable prop
err; no competition; location best in New
Ensiand; post office in store, etc.; great
bargain; terms to please purchaser. A. r.
and T.. A. DOTEN. 2S-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

WANTED-Board In central or western part
W Of city for family of four. Will furnish
room if necessary. address giving location and
price, C. B. DALTON g. CO., 47S1s Congress
St 24-1U
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for as cents. cash in advance.
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EOR SALE-On line Spring street electrics
Il westerly end-a one family two story,
Mansard frame house, eleven rooms. BEN
JAMlN SHAW, 51t Exchange street. Pill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

VO LET-At,No s12 Congress street, pleas
ant and convenient upstairs rent Of sew
session given; price SIS per month. Inquire
OF A. c. LIBBY, 42s Exchange street. 22-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25
If YOUR WATCH KICK

WE will take the kick out of it and make it
w keep good time. Mainsprings 75c. clean
ing $1.O0 mainsprlpg and cleaning combined
$1.50; all work frstclass. MCKINNEY. The
Jcwelar. Monument Square. ian15tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

NOR SALE-I have some excellent oppor-
II tunities for Investment in building lots
in the near suburbs of Portland. Must pay p
large profit within two Years. Houses for
SALE 413 Congress street. WATSON. 21-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

"ANTED-$250 for five years on first
w class real estate; valuation $4,000 and
rents for $3.50 per annum; best locality In
the city of Portland. Address L. M, this
office 22-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25
WANTED,

w <A4A - Ei1Ds
Agents to sell the Accumulation Poll
cy of the New York Life ms. Co. The
best policy ever issued. For terms and
territory, address T. S. BURNS, Gen'l
Agent, Westbrook, Me. jan21d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

Two LET-The Colonial now ready six
overlooking Lincoln Park. No hall OF stairs
to care for. Delightful location. American
1amlnes, no small children; $40 and % in adj
vance. 4l5 Congress street. WATSON. 21-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

DOR SALE First class Magic Lantern
II fine lenses with rac k work for focusing;
brass metal work, makes picture from 5 to
feet; slide carrier, carrying case and foot
folding screen. Price $50; a great bargain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

ITO LET-A nice sunny rent of rooms on
Il second floor, opposite the High school
on cumberland street. Rent $18 month. A
rent on Federal street, near Lincoln Park;
whole mouse, rooms, SIS month. COLES
WORTHY Book Store, 80 Exchange street.
21-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

rNo LET-Pleasant'fu furnished rooms with
u furnace heat and use of bath room at
ao' ounVs1ianu street. 26-4s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

you must ne the coupon printed above which
"o'" "ooA Inc ume he
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MARRY NE ARRAbeLLA

A Nd will buy you such pretty ring at
N McKenney's. A Thousand OF them, the best
the largest the prettiest stock Engagement
and Wedding. rings speciality. McKENNY,
The Jeweler, Monument Square ian15tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

NOR SALE-An extra good bargain in Ex-
Il press Harnesses. JAMES G.. M
GLAUFLIN, dealer in horse goods, 81 Preble
street. DOL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

UANTED-You to try Burnham's Beef
were. For quality economy and sales, no
equal Bargain cases sold by. THOMPSON s.
HALL, wholesale grocers and druggists, 5
dozen 10 cent size free with case lot. 2i-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

WANTED-Yo Your postal cards to write, en-
w yelopes to address or any kind of type
writing to do at home or in office by the
owner of typewriter. Address MISS
STENOGRAPHER, Portland Press office,
CITY, COL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

EOR SALE-That fine property on the
a. southerly side of Spring street mum bered
"A to 81 inclusive, with the buildings thereon
and a rental of $500 per annum. The lot
contains an area of 16, S48 square feet with a
frontage of 1872 feet on the street, and an av-
erage depth of about 80 feet. This property
will bear the closest inspection, and is safe
for investment. BENJAMIN F. HARRIS,
Chambers, corner Exchange and Middle
streets. 23-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

YXTANTED-All persons in want of trunks
w and bags to call on E. d. REYNOLDS,
593 Congress street, one door above Shaw 5
grocery store, as we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. jjan1s-9
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

LlOR SAlE-French roof house ON westerly
= end of Spring ST.. arranged for two fam
lilies with six rooms each, Sebago water,
house near electric line, SebaEo water, bath
room. now rented. good Investment. N. S.
GARDIN Err, 1856 Middle St., room 4. I4-1
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wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for 20 CENTS cash In advance.
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CHANCE FOR BUSINESS-For sale.
~ groceries, fruit and confectionery bust
ness, well established, good trade, good
pleasant store; lease at low rate; you would
be pleased with store if should see it. Cause
for selling, poor health not able to carry it
be disappointed. Address, BUSINESS, Press
Office. jan9-1mo
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-25

EOR SALE OR TO LET-The Homestead
Of the late Thomas Quinby. near Stroud
good house. On line of street cars; 10
minutes from Union station; perfect drain
age; Sebag0 water. As fne location as
trere is in Deering. Apply to ANDREW
HALVES. Stroudwater. dec27-tf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-27
To School Trustees.

After waiting for more than two
months after the time required by
law, for the annual reports of the
respective districts, l have been
forced to send in my annual report
to the state superintendent with
only about two thirds of the dis
tricts having reported to me, and
many of the reports received be-
ing incomplete. Blanks for these
reports were sent to the districts
months ago.
1t can readily be seen that in
the state superintendant's report,
Idaho county will make a very
poor showing, because the trustees
have neglected this important mat
ter. l most earnestly request the
trustees to provide themselves
at the expense of their districts,
with the necessary record hooks,
and that complete record is kept,
SO that these annual reports can
be made properly and at the re-
quired time. w. N. SCALES,
Co. Supt.
Mt. Idaho, Idaho, Nov. 10, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-27
Elk City Items.

But little snow and very cold.
A large quantity of merchandise
is still needed in the district.
J. c. Litchield left Friday for
Relief to assist in placing ma
chinery.
At this time the freighters find
the road down Elk valley more
desirable than over Buffalo gulch.
The boiler and engine for the
Relief Mining and Milling Com
pany reached it's destination, Fri
day, the Goth inst, at noon, and
will be erected in close proximity
to the large water wheel and saw
mill until an order of lumber is
filled for the John Lindsay mining
company. Eventually this ma
chinery will be placed in the mill
building of the company, and in
the spring five stamp mill will be
added, and as necessity demands,
additional stamps will be pur-
chased.
Elk City, Nov. %, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-27
License Case Decided.

The supreme court of the state
has reversed the decision of the
district court in the case of M. c.
Normoyle VS.. Latah county. This
was an action brought by Nor
moyle to recover $50 claimed to
have been unlawfully exacted from
him by the sheriff of Latah county,
as collector Of licenses, and paid
under protest.
The syllabus says: THE statu-
ties Of 1895 provides that in any
city, town, village or hamlet, where
at the last general election next
preceding the date Of the applica-
ton for license the total vote for
governor exceeded $50 votes the
sum to be paid for license shall be
$500 per annum. In precinct
where the vote was in excess of
$50 although there was included in
said precinct and incorporated
town, village or city, but one poll
ing place for the entire precinct,
the number of votes cast at such
precinct is the criterion by which
the amount Of license must be gov
erned."
The court finds that the city of
Kendrick is within the precinct of
kendrick, and there is but one pol
ling place in said precinct, and
the number of votes cast there for
governor in 1894 exceeded $50.
The polling list is the only evil
dence available or permissible to
establish the facts required by the
statute upon which to fix or base
the. amount of license to be col
leoted. And it is conceded that
by that evidence the amount de
manded and received by the
sheriff was the proper amount.