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The advocate., 1896-04-22

on the heels Of a statement from the
former Chairman Of the Committee on
Printing that in a single Congress the
bin for printing eulogles Of deceased
members amounted to over 100000.
The House had funny time in discuss
ing the proposed reform.-St. Louis
Globe. Democrat.
The advocate., 1896-04-22

Senator PETER has 500 newspaper
comments on his Congressional funeral
bill. Not one Of these comments is un-
favorable. The bill has come before the
Senate three times, and been side tracked
three times on parliamentary pretexts.
Il will never pass. Statesmen cling to
their perquisites, In death as in liie
Congressional eulogies are as farcical as
Congressional funerals are scandalous.
In the House q few days ago a heroic
effort was made to do away with Con-
grsaSional sulogies. It commanded just
81 votes Those voting in the negative
numbered $50. This division took place
The advocate., 1896-04-22
lntenslve Agrlculture.

ABbpuBAB0 ASEACuASNAOe
The tide of mechanical invention
which has been steadily rising for years,
has concentrated popular thought in the
! idea that mechanics alone need an up
lifting through the power Of genius de-
voted TO the discovery and application Of
new laws, butthat agriculture has neces-
sarily reached it's summit and that no
further improvement can be made.
This exists only as fallacy, for no
greater field for research and exploitation
can be found than systematized and scien-
tific improvement on one side and inten
sive cultivation on the other.
The isle Of Guernsey in the English
channel is said to be greenhouse, 80 far
has artificial means been adopted to
wrest livelihood from moderately pro-
ductive soil in comparatively unhospi-
table climate. The island contains
population Of 1900 to the square mile,
about the same as an irrigated territory
here in and 10-acre lots, but they have
adopted the greenhouse system, one lot
OF l3 acres being under glass, the product
Of which equals the value in output from
any 300 acres devoted to agriculture I'M
der the ancient system across the chan
nell Those vineyards under glass and
fruit ranches under roof are warmed by
the rather expensive method OF using
coal for fuel; but there will scarcely be a
necessity for the adoption OF glass house
farming in this country, whore we pos
sess such great counter balancing advan-
tages-the progress in the East should
rather emulate the careful methods Of
the outdoor old world farmer. An ex-
pert selection o. wheat grains for plant
ing has resulted in stem which bore
10,840 grains from one grain, and at this
ratio 20 square yards would furnish a
bread supply for one person, or one acre
would be sufflclent Tor l42 persons, or lou
acres would furnish flour for the enor-
NOUS number Of 1920 people. Admit
ting this to be six times too high, We
have almost four regiments or 4,840 who
could find their cereal supply on quar-
ter section, and this by scientific seed So
lection, aside from a modern systematic
and intensive cultivation. When the
East devotes Rs much time to the ad-
vanced science of agriculture as we with
horticulture, and when both emulate the
purely mechanical inventive genius, we
shall have production marvellous and
extraordinary, condition beyond the
dream Of the most sanguine optimist--
Riverside (CGl.) SearchRght,
The advocate., 1896-04-22
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year for el.50. The Breeders Gazette
and ADVOCATE for 500.
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QNSuMPTI0N

To THE EDIToR-Please inform your read
ers that I have q positive remedy for the
above named disease. BY its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been per-
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readers who have consumption il they will
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The advocate., 1896-04-22

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tlOnS EstabIlshmeMt Of tine UMlOhB De-
velOpmOMt OF the Great Nations Wax
for tho Preservation OF Ghe Union and
recent events Ana the HlStOry OR che
RepublAe.
RR READY with " Peoples History Of the United
States, by JOHN CLARKE RIDPATH, the Ameri-
can Historian. 1t tells of the coming Of the
White Races. Of Savage COnquests, Daring Dis
covery, Thrilling Adventure, Battles for Freedom,
the Civil War, our Wonderful Progress and all
that makes US Great and Happy People. How
we grew from Thirteen little seaShore Colonies
into Magnificent Republic In single century.
Magni6centiy illustrated with Sketches, Por-
traits, Battle Scenes.
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and every family In the land will want just this
Manual Of our country'S Liberty and Progress.
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and Grand Panorama of Historical Illustrations
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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

Law may do something towards ahol-
ishing the drink evil. but the msih reli-
ance after all must he upon moral sua-
sion. Che law may diminish the temp
tations by diminishing the number OF
saloons and making those that remain
less attractive and therefore less dan
gerous, but nobody expects that 1t will
SO thoroughly abolish the liquor traffic
that it will be impossible or oven very
difficult for the man who wants drink
to get one. The abolition of drink evil
will come only when the youth OF the
land SO thoroughly comprehend the dan
ger of yielding to temptation that they
will avoid the first glass, and when puo-
lie sentiment has reached that degree Oh
enlightenment that the drinking oil IN
toxicating liquors, even the moderate
drinking, shall be considered disrepu-
table. Unquestionabiy the last nity
years have been marked by great I'M
provemeut in public sentimsnt. Exces-
sive drinking is now looked upon as dis
reputable everywhere though there Is
more tolerance OF moderate drinking
than there ought to lie. Employers are
far more careful now than they we're
quarter Of o century ago as to tina habits
Of their employees, an1 the look keeper
or clerk WHO is known to indulge.
though it may be only occasionally, in
intoxicants, soon finds himself at dis
advantage in the race. Much yet needs to
he done however. Public sentiment must
still further be educated, ard every move
ment that tends in this direction, de-
serves the support and assistance OF Oil
good men aad women. Within few
weeks q movement, after the manner
of the old Washingtonian movement,
which was so effective hfty years ago,
has sprung up in this community. 1t at
tracted little notice ut FIRST, but it has
been steadily growing 1t has already
done much good in quiet way. With
the aid and support which it ought to
receive and which it will receive un-
douhtedly whom it is thoroughly under
stood, it can he made an important factor
In the discrimination of correct ideas and
in the toDing up of public sentiment.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
In Memory of Mr.. Thorn as.

The following resolutions were Inani-
mously adopted by the New Sweden
Grange, No. 3l5, Patrons of Husbandry,
at the regular meeting, December It'll,
1896:
q Whereas, It has pleased God to take
from us and to Himself our old friend
aud benefaotol, the Hon. William
Widgery Thomas Of Portland. tho vene-
rable father OF the founder of this town
therefore, be IL
Resolved, That we, the members of the
New Sweden Grange, do hereby express
our sympathy wish the bereaved family
and our sincere sorrow that so good,
thoughtful and benevolent man has
left lis, who well knew his many virtues
and who veuerated and loved him.
We are sure that the many good and
charitable deeds of his life arr recorded
in heaven, and will be the best advocate
before the highest of all tribunals to
earn for him tfle welcome plaudit: "Well
done, good and faithful servant -
His last words spoken to US were "God
bless you all" What beautiful parting
words from the friendly heart that was
about to leave us. after beating with
kindness and love to his fellow beings
for nearly century. We are not able to
express our sympathy and sorrow by any
beautiful floral offerings Mt his shrine but
in cur hearts we sincerely mourn the
loss Of SO good q friend. Our Offering
to his memory shall be his own parting
words to lis. God bless his soul and may
his ashes rest in peace
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

At meeting of the First Free Baptist
church and parish, the following sesa-
iutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, 1t has become necessary to
sunder the tender loving relations that
have existed between our pastor, Rev.
Garter e. Cate, and this church and par
ish for nearly sixsyears, it seems fitting
for US to express to him and to place
upon our records some expression OF our
appreciation of his labor and of our sor-
row at his departure from us, therefore,
E,Resolved, That his faithful, earnest
work in the pulpit, his tender loving
words and manner in our social meet
inge, his kindness and devotion to the
sick and those in distress, his unvary-
ing courtesy and cordiality and his large
and loving heart, ever spreading cheer
fulness and joy about him, have won
our confidence and love.
Resolved, That we will ever remem Der
and cherish with gratitude his true
Christian life and example among us
and will try to show forth in our indi-
vidual lives the fruits thereof in noble
Christian character.
Resolved, That as he goss to his new.
field of labor, be can rest assured that he
has the united desire of this people for
his continued success and happiness ana
that he may see the Ceslre OF ms nehrU IN
the salvation of souls.
Resolved, That we wish to express our
appreciation of the gentle Christian life
of Mrs Gate while she has been with
u.s. and to ask for her and her children
the richest gifts our Heavenly Father
can bestow.
J.. NJ. WEBB,
Il. ]. JORDAN,
H. H.CRANDALL,
q. <. BEAN,
J. A.. STEWARD.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

saloon of the Champ de Mars last spiihg.
The Christmas Kalends of Provence, py
II. A. Janyier, with illustrations BIZ Louis
Loeb, is the product Of intimate &C
quaintance with the charming life Of the
South Of France 1t presents an aspect
of the subject which is novel to Afoeri-
can readers There are poems in the
Christmas spirit by James Wbitcomb
Riley, II. W. Glider, Edith M. Thomas,
and others. A Fainter Of Motherhood is
Demont- Breton, a daughter of Jules
Breton. This paper is By Mrs. Bacon,
and presents view of the home life of
the painter, together with three examples
Of her attractive pictures OF children.
Gen. Porter continues his exceedingly
interesting recol.ections of Gen. Grant,
dealing with his bearing in the Wilder
ness campaign. --.,-..u,,.,,,,,,,,,,
In the December Arena viii be found
Part x Of Prof. Frank Paraons's series OF
articles on The Telegraph Monopoly, this
part dealing with tue experience OF Eng
land in tho matter of telegraph. The
Arena Company is to DE reorganized py
experienced business men ard placed in
new hands and on firm financial basls,
the magazine to be an opel court 1of bhe
PRONUNCIATION of all authoritative and
important opinions. a$..
TIE December number OF Current
Literature has numerous holiday FEATURES,
in addition to lis regular departments
which are abundant and interesting as
usual. Among thess special features are
French Christmas Legend. The Three
Low MASSES, by Alphonse Dauaet; q
Yu etiae Legend OF King AFthur's
Country; two pages Of Christmas Verse;
and a timely reprod uction Of Washington
Irving's Christmas feast at Bracebrldge
Hall, frooi the Sketch Book.
IL Appleton's Popular Science Monthly
for December, Mr.. David A. Wells re-
sumes his papers on the Principles OF
Taxation, with discussion of the justi-
fication and the limitations Of the tax
ing power. Mr.. Herbert Spencer con-
tributes an article on Tie Relation of
Biology, Psychology, and Sociology,
correcting some erroneous conceptions of
his views that have sprung up in
America. Perhaps the most readable
article in the number is The Border Land
of Trnmpdom. in which @. W. Noble
gives the observations of his success
HfuOuE tHc AiopOo' ounOA
Two Scientific Congresses, by Prof. j.
| Mark Baldwin; Natural History in the
Primary Schools of France, by Fanny
Bignon; and a Sketch Of Harry Darwin
Rogers, with Portrait. President David
Starr""Jordan exclnins his sympsychograph
Joke in letter, and other minor matters
of interest find place in the various de-
partments.
The following are the contents OF
Gunton's Magazine for December: Mean
| ing of Organism in American Politics.
Future of Gold. Common Sense on
Trusts, The Greenback Controversy, EVi-
dence of Business Revival, Claims of
Cuba for Self Government, Statistics Of
Immigration, Labor Insurance in Ger
many, New Political Deals, Editorla-
Crucible, Economics in the Magazinesl
Book Reviews.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

The stories that are coming from
Cuban sources es to the way in which
M acsa met his death are valuable chiefly
fer tho admission which they contain
that ne is dead. The stories are SO differ
emit as to lie irreconcilatle. which
suggests that one or the other or both are
Inventions. Probably tho Snanisrds are
not above such methods as are alleged to
have been resorted to compass Macao's
death, but the proof is far from oonciu-
siye that they were reforted to In
this case. Eventually, however, tho truth
will be known, and il it appears that the
Cuban leader WAS the victim of such das-
tardl7 methods rs are alleged, it may in.
tt 5ify public feeling in this country to
the pitch of demanding Interference on
the part of CUT government.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

Our Washington correspondent sends a
vary clear statement Of the probable COM
DC sition of the NJ 1t Senate. by which it
that body at all it will lie by an exceed
inglr narrow margin. With the aid Of
tho casting vote of tle Vics President
fhsy will probably he able to pass tariff
bill if they can get it to vote. But
what about ths probability of getting II
to q vote? The Senate has no rule for
limiting debate, and in the past it has
never shown any disposition to make
one. Without such a rule majority so
lneagre as the Republicans will have in
the next Senate will BIS inevitably at the
mercy Of the minority. Ii the minority
is determined to prevent it, it is safe to
say that NO tariff bill can pass the next
Senate. There is practically no end to
ths distractions it can place in it's way.
1t will be sean therefore that the Repub-
Iicans have no small task before them.
The rules must he changed, which can
hardly be done without somebody In the
chair of the presiding officer as eoura-
peous and determined as Speaker Reed,
Or a considerable nun ber Of the silver
Senators must be induced to give their
support to tariff legislation. change Of
rules is prob ably out of the question.
Doubtless silver support can be obtained
by promise to do something for silver,
but this cannot be given without violat-
ing the pledges which the Republicans
made to the country during the campaign
and upon the strength of which largely
they carried the country; and no Repub-
lean sound money Senator would listen
tn such proposition. The emily practi-
cable and Legitimate way to get the sup
port Teeled is to bring to boar upon the
silver Senators the pressure or public
sentiment. They are all pfotectionists
Lut the pressure of the silver states is SO
sire ny that they hesitate to vote for
protection measure unloss something is
conceded to silver. A counter pressure
from states which are for sound money
and believe in protection must he be put
upon them. If the country wants protec-
tion Legislation it cannot make it known
in too emphatic manner.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

Col. Alfred E. Buck, one of the Rspub-
lican leaders of Georgia. is an xious that
Congress she'll do som ethins to straight
en- out the voting1 in his state. He
alleges that Republicans are cheated in
the counting and that the ballots are
printad in such u way as to deceive many.
This is true, undoubtedly, but as Con-
aress refused to pass corrective measure
when there was more reason for it than
there is at present, it is not likely to pass
enc now.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than ali other diseases put together.
and until the last few years was supposed to he
incurable. Fer q great many years doctors pro-
uounced it q local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, ana by constantly falling TO cure with
ence has proven caJarrh to be a constitutional
disease, and. therefore, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Caiafrh Cure. manufactured
by +. j, Cheney & Co., Toleao, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is takei,
internally in doses from 70 drops to a teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials Address,
i. }. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, o.
Ey- Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

The new tariff bill is to be moderate
measure, we ara told. 1t is to be hoped
that that resolution will be adhered to-.
An extreme measure will surely excite
reaction and a new agitation will set In
that will keep business unsettled. A
moderate protective tariff has good
chance of being peImanent.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

"Psychical epilepsy saved Mare Bar
beri, the Italian girl who killed her be-
trayer in New York, from punishment.
Emotional Insanity used to do the busi-
ness in such cases, but the iuries came
to understand it and it ceased to worK.
Psgchical epilepsy is new and taking.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.

YVlhe animal meeting of the stockholders of
the Merchants National Bank Portland,
Me-, for the election of seven directors for the
ensuing year, and the transaction of any other
Eeid at their banking mouse on TUESDAY, the
/ 9th day of January. 1897, at 10 o'clock a. m.
C. o. BANCROFT, Cashier.
dec1I dtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
THE PRESS.
MONDAY, DECEMBER IA.

Maceo's death seems TO have made a
hero of Gen. Weyler, though he had
nothing to do with it.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
ANNUAL MEETING.

TIME annual meeting of the Stockholders
J. OF The First National Bank of Portland
for the election of Directors for the ensuing
year, and the transaction of any other bust
ness that may legally be presented, will be
held at its Banking Rooms onATuesday the
18th day of January, 1897 at 10 O'Clock a.
m. j. Z. WENGREN, Cashier,
dec2dtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
PORTLAND NATIONAL BANK,

Portland National bank of Portland for the
election of directors for the ensuing year
and the transaction of any other business
that may legally be presented will be held
day of January, 1897, at II oclocSaaa. M.
CHARLES G.. ALLEN, Cashier;
Portland, December 10, 1896 declOdtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
CUMBERLAND NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Cumberland National Bank of Portland
will be held at their banking rooms on Tues
day the 18th day of January, 1897, at 10
the ensuing year and the transaction of any
other business that may legally come before
hem. W. II. SOULE Cashier.
Portland Dec 10, 1896 dec1Odtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
RESOLUTIONS OF REGRET.

Passed by the First Free Baptist Church
on the Departure of Rev. Mr.. Cate.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
The Chapman National Bank.

T,HE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
l. OF The Chapman National Bank of
Portland, Maine, will be held at its Banking
Rooms on Tuesday the 18th day of January,
1897, at 10 o'clock a. M, for the election
of Directors for the ensuing year, and the
transaction of any other business that may
legally CO me before the meeting.
CHESTER H. PEASE, Cashier.
PortI and, December u, 1896. dec12dtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

The annual meeting of the Associated
Charities for the election OF officers and the
transaction of such other business as may
legally come before the meeting will be feld
Room9, City Building, Friday, December
IL at p. m. Q. M. BECKETT, Clerk.
decS(ltd
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-27

A dnapid0tod pattern of 90 man stepped
MP TO citizen who was walking briskly
along the street the other evening ana
accostcd him.
mCk story INA about as lazy as lazy and
olntry as they make .em and ! won
work G- long as ! can pick up TWIN
without 90. nlt m thirsty. ant That s. ihe
TRUTH haiu't lad anything io dfinN
for two hours and No you give me Be-
dfm. IU c0 and spend BE- for Whis hcN.
II.. dead honest. m epoNIN loi '
dr0I liquor
professional Nael1ny lni iie sincerity
made u0 Impression ON hie listener.
My friend said the citizen. slowly
and soicmnlN 'l did not lmasl.r Do
deprayiy existed. lf you haa asked iNc
FOR something with which il nul 1000 OF
necessary clothiuc / should have taken
pleasure in acccding TO your request. Do
Nou had asked me for money enough u"
pay for bath. az which here Nt looN.
100 him from hcld to foot you "nNeuI 10
Dec fn some need 30 would have anofaOu
me sincere satisfaction 90 extend "a HrlI
ing hand TO you. but you lttc thtN' To-
t0 appeal to total stranger Tor means
wherewlth TO minister TO the gratnca ion
of I'D most ignOblc appetite. Do you know
chat the curse OF strong drink annually
carries into the grave lNNNNI human '-
lncs in llis country DO You Know Ih't
the yearly expenditure for alcoholic boy
ernecs amounts t0 "a sam equal to me
national dclt2 Rave You auy idea OF tlo
effect OF spirtuous beverages on tne dele
cate sensitive inner coating "l llt HlniH-
aChr 10 you have not my friend. Itl in
warn Won. by AN YOU hold sacred. 20 give
un your INDULGENCE boz this fearful ttu.-
hir hahiC on. feliow-morial. think oi
the
But the greasy vleraut waited to hear
mo- moro. lie hurried around the corner.
sad down ON the Curhst0ne. took of hls
Dat. and famed him self.
and took im for 81 sportin gent he
calculated in @ tone OF deep disgust
Chicago Tribune.