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The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
Portland and Boothbay Steamboat Co
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Steamer Enterprise

Win lesre East Boothbay every Monday at
7.l5 q. n for Portland, touching at South
Bristol, He, N Island. Boothbay hsrDor and
Tuesdays will leave Franklin Wharf. Port
land, at Z a. M. for Pemaquid, touching AT
Squirrel island, Boothbay aarhor, neror
Island Christmas Cove. South Bristol and
East Boothbay.
Wednesdays will leave Pemaquid at a, ID
for P0rtls2d and above Landings.
Thursdays will leave Portland at a. m. for
East BoothbaJ, touching at Squirrel Island,
Boothbay Harbor. Heron Island, .Christmas
Cove and South Bristol.
Fridays will leave East Boothbay at TO
q. m. for Portland, touching at South Bristol,
Heron Island, B0othbay Harbor and Squirrel
Island.
Saturdays will leave Portland at a. m. for
East Boothbay. touching at Squirrel Island.
Boothbay Harbor Heron Island, christmas
Cove and South Bristol.
*Passengers conveyed by team from South
Bristol. Thursdays and Saturdays passengers
foPeemaquid conveyed by ferry from South
Bristol.
Connecting every trip at Boothbay Harbor
with STEAMER SILVER STAR for New Har-
Dor, Round Pond, Friendship, Port Clyde,
Tenants Harbor, Spruce Head, Rockland,
Vinalbaven, Hurricane, Green's Landing,
Swan Island, Castine, BROOKLYN, Surray, s.
W. Harbor and Bar Harbor
ALFRED RACE, Manager.
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HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT co.
The 365 Island Route.

Beginning Aug 81, 1896, steamers will
leav Portland Pier, Portland. as follows:
For LONG ISLAND. $50, 900, 0.25 a. m,
zoo, 4.46, els p. m.
BAfLEY'S and oRR's IS. 900, 1926 a, m.
200 AS p. IN.
For HOPE l., 900 a. H., coop. m.
For CLIFF l., 1925 a. M, 200 p. m.
For LITTLEFIELD'S, CT. CHEBEAGUE l.,
1925 a, NJ, zoo. 4.45 p. IN.
RETURN FOR PORTLAND. Leave ORR'S
ISLAND. 5.45, HOO a. NJ. Las, 400 p. m.
Lv. BAILEY'S L., 6.O5, 1915 q. NJ, 2.05, 3.45
p. m. Lv. So. HARPSW ELL. 6. 90 IL 20 a. M,
2.2C, 4.25 p. m Lv. LITTLE IELD'S. CT.
CHEBEAGUE. e.45. II. so a. M, 2. IS, $50 p.
m. Lv. jerks, CT. CHEBEAGUE, 700 a.
M, 1900, 800, 500 p. m. Lv. CLIFF L., 7:10
a. M, $40 p. M. Ly. HOPE l., 1906, 5.o5 ..
m. Ly, LITTLE CHEBEAGUE, 725 a. NJ,
IL. Is. .3.25, 5.15 p. m. Lv. LONG L., 6.25,
TAO a. M, 12. 80, $40, 5.35, $40 p, m. Arrive
PORTLAND, $50, S.15 a. NJ, LOO, 4.15, 600.
7.05 p. m.
SUNDAYS.
Lv. PORTLAND for HARPSWELL and in
termediate landings, 1000, l040 a. NJ, 200 p.
m. Return from Harpswell arrive Portland,
100, $50 p. m.
Sailing trip down the Bay every pleasant
Sunday, leave Portland, 2.15 p. m. Return,
$50 p, M. Fare only % cents.
Daily excursions 20 miles down the Bay.
Round trip tickets only 30 cts. Sunday eX-
cursions to Harpswell. SO cts, other landings,
ISAIAH DANIELS. Gen'l Manager
je27 diff
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A Gli.npse es Emerson.

Emerson might be seen on his way to
the postofice at precisely $50 every after
noon, after the crowd there had dispersed.
His step WIS deliberate and dignifled, and
though his tall, lean figure was not SYM
metrical one, nor were his movements
graceful, yet there was something very
pleasant in the aspect Of him even at dis
tance The same has also been said Of
good statuary, even before we know what
is its subject He knew all the people,
old and young, in the village and had q
kindly word or a smile for every one Of
them. His smile was better than any,
thing he said. There is no word in the
language that describes it. It was neither
sweet nor sanity, but more like what q
German poet called the mild radiance of a
hidden sun. No picture, photograph or
bust Of Eneron has ever done him justice
for this reason. Only such a master as
Giorgione could have painted his portrait
r. P. Stearns.
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FIRST LOVE.

First love is best, the poet said
All, poet, wise and truei
In youth 1t famed my heart to dames
In manhood burns-about the same
And WIN my whole life through.
That first Lowell Can e'er forgee
The dawn Of that fair time
When dimpled cheeks and soulful eyes
Revealed glimpse of PARADISE
And bowed at the shrineF
TWAS then / swore my heart was srue'
That she was wondrous fair.
But here today I've tried in vain
.Just 10 racall her Christian nam4
And gave up in despair.
MANY a maid I've loved since then
Hope to love many yet
An Alice once, winsome Ray
A Beatrice and twice May,
And then Margaret.
But then / know the poet said
The first love stirs the flame.
Though maids galore you love and WOO,
That first love Lasts your whole life
through.
Naught changes but the name.
Albert Lang In Boston Globe.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
GRAND TRUNK
Railway System.
On and after MONDAY. June 22nd, 1896
trains will run as follows:

On and after MONDAY. June 22nd, 1896,
trains will run as follows:
LEAVE.
For Auburn and Lewiston ITO, $40 a. m. |;
LILO, 1.8o, 30 and 500 p. m.
For Gorham $40 q. M. 1870, 6.20 and $50 p.
m.
For Berlin and Island Pond $40 a. M; 100
and $50 p. m.
For Gorham and Berlin Sundays 7.30 =. m.
For Montreal and Chicago $40 a. M; and
$50 p. nj.
For Quebec $40 a. m. /, and s.3op. m.
ARRIVALS.
From Lewiston and Auburn $40, $40 and
11.3O q, m; sos, SIS and $50 p. NJ.
From Island Pond, Berlin and Gorham GAO
and IL 80 a. m. and $50 p: m.
From Chicago and Montreal $40 g. M; and
$50 p. m.
From Quebec $50 p. m.
The 80 .. M train runs through to Montreal
daily. Sundays included. Attached to this
tram n Pullman for Montreal; also a
through Pullman for Chicago daily, Sundays
included, arriving at Chicago the second day at
1.60 p. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars on Night
gqKEf I eHp bSafof 4r f p5 OF
cnAs. M. HAYS, Genr Manager
Portland, juno 22n1, 1896. je22tf
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international Steamship 20.


eaStpoh, Lutec Calais Si.Joha N3. HaifMH.S.
and 2ll parts OF New Brunswick, Nova 500
tia. Prince Edward Island, and Cape Brot.
on. Tbs favorite route to Campohello and
st. Andrews. n. b.
summer Arrangement.
On and AFTER Monday. June goth, steame,
VIII leave Portland on Tuesdays and Fridays
at 400 p. m.
Returning leave st. John and Passport Mon
days and Fridays.
Through tickets issued and baggage checked
to destination. E-Freight received up $50
p ~.
Special Notice.
Until further notice steamers will leave Port
land for Boston Tuesdays ane Satul days at IG
q. m.
Until further notice q steamer will leave fol
ST. John direct Saturdays at 100 pm.
For Tickets and Staterooms, apply at the
Pine Tree Ticket Office, Monument Square
or for other Information at Company's 0fice.
Railroad Wharf foot of State street
ie26dtf J. B.COYLE, Gen. Man.
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SEBAGO LAKE ROUTE.
STEAM Err HAWTHORNE

VIII commence regular trips over the beaut
full lakes and rivers of the Sebago Lake loute
on Monday, June 22d.
Leave Lake Station for Naples, Bridgeton,
North Bridgeton and harrison OH arrival OF
1.25 p. m. tram from Portland.
Leave Harrison every day except Sunday at
7.45 a. M, North Bridgeton at 8 a. M, Bridge
ton at $50 a: M, and Naples at 9.l5 a. NJ,
a. m. train for Portland and Boston.
Parties can leave Portland on the 125 p. m.
train, make the trip to Bridgton via steamer,
back all rail same afternoon.
Stage connections at Harrison for Waterford.
Tickets for sale at Union Station.
1u16dH SEBAGO STEAMBOAT co
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Boston & m aine r. e
In Effscs juno 81. 1890
WESTERN DIVISION.

Trains leave Portland. Union station. for
Scsrboro Crossing. s.o6, 1o.ooa M. 1900
I. 10, 800. 6.16. $50, $40 7.1op m. Scar.
700 SS5s s.1nn sas l 1;ia ISL ia s ssS
$50. ITO, 500 M; Old Orchard Beach
4;o5, TOO, ITO, $40, sos, 1000 a. M, 1900
az - l,aes 1;46, $50, 1855, SIS, 800 500
$50, sos, $40, 500 p. IN Biddeford. 100.
ss 80 ss9 bS 1870 sso R 30 12So 1920 xl5
nenunk. 100. $40. 1905 a. m, 1920, $50.
5.16. sos, $40 PM; Kennebunkport. 100
SO 1o: 90 q. M, 1920, $50, COS, $40 p. m.
Nossh s s.rS,ai Saos1 m $50 SlS r.
q. M; 1920. $50. 5.l5, eos p. M; somers
worth. 4.o5, TOO. $40 9. M. 1920. $3.50
6.l6 p.m.; Rochester,. FarnainGten, Alton
Lakeport. Laconia, Weirs. Plymouth, SAC
q. m, 1920 p. M; Wolfboro, Long Island
Center Harbor, (yia Alton Bay and steamer
worthand Roehester,) TOO a m. /; Manchsl
ter, Concord, (yia Rockingham Junct) 100 a
M. $50 p. m.; tyia Lawrence) $40 a. IN
1920 p m; Rockingham junction, Exeter
m. Arrive in Boston. 7.25, 1O.1e a. M.
1s:So 4o2. 7.1es 2 80 ?; n, Leave Boston
&.16, 6.O1 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Scarboro Crossing 800, 1910 a. m.
zoo, $40, 500, 6.15, Ills p. M; scarbore
Beach, Pine Point, ITO. 800. 1910 a. NJ.
100, 200, $40, AIS, 500, 6.15, tbs p
M. Old Orchard Beach, 4.05, ITO, 900
1910 a. M, 100, 200, 3.4o, Ais, 500, $50
CLIO, 7.15 p. M; Saco, Biddeford, 800, To- II
a. M. LOO, 200, $40, 4.15, 800, $50, 6.15
7.15 p. M; Kennebunk, LOO, 4.I5, 8 80 PIN.
North Berwick. Dover. 4.O5, a. M, 100
4.16, $50 p. m; Rochester, Pennington
Alton Bay, Ais p. H.; Exeter, Haverhill
Lawrence, Lowell. Boston, 4. O5 q. M, LOO
$50 p. m. Arrive In Boston. 1925 6, M, 500
9.5S p. m.
Boston for Portland. 3.45 o. m.
EASTERN DIVISION.
From Union Station for Biddsford. New
buryport Amesbury. Salem. Lynn. 200
500 q. M; 1880. 600 y. m. Portsmouth
Boston, 1900, 1900, a. M, S1230, Il. 40 1900
Arrive in Boston, &. SO a. M. 1851, 400, 4.3O
$40 p. m. Leave Boston for Portland. 7.3o
900 a. NJ, 1890, Z. 90, $50 p. IN.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For BtddefOrd. Portsmouth. Newbury'
port. Salem. Lynn, Boston. 2. 90 a. M, IL. 81
p. m. Arrive In Boston, 5.5S .. M. 400 p
Leave Boston for Portland, $500 a. H., 100
$50 p. m.
tConnsets with Rail Lines for New yorx
South and West
sCennects with Sound Lines for New York
western division To North Berwick.
sNcatern Division from North Berwick Sun
days only.
Through tickets to all points South and
West tor sale Of Ticket Office Union Station
.. j. FLANDBkS. q. 2. and 7. A, Bosgoa-
is2l DIT
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STEAMERS.
HTEAmEKS.
MAINE COAST NAVIGATION co.
The Popular Line for Popham
Beach, Squirrel Island,
BOOthbay HarbOr
and Wiscasset.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

IN and after Monday. June 29th, 1890, the
" new and fast steamer SALAC1A will leave
Franklin Wharf, Portland, daily, except Sun
day. day, at .: n, for PSpham Beach Squirrel Is
Returning-leave wiscasset daily, except Sun
DAY, at IL. Is p. M, touching at above landings,
arriving at Portland about $50 p. m.
Connectlons-at Squirrel Island, for Heron
Island, Christmas Cove and Pemaquid. At
Wiscasset, for all stations on Wiscasset and
QUEBEC r. r. At Boothbay Harbor on Mon
DAYS. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with
steamer ss Silver Star for New Harbor, Round
Pond, Friendship, Port Clyde, Tenants Harbor
and kockland. At Portland, with Boston and
New York steamers
;, Sundays-will leave Portland at a. m, for
Harbor.
Returning-leave Boothbay Harbor at 2
p. m.
Fares, Popham Beach, 75c, round trip -$1.25.
squirrel Island, Boothbay Earbor and Wis
casset 81 .o0, round trip $3.50. Rockland $I.76,
Popuiar daily excursions. Round trip to any
landlng, Si.0O. Good for one day only.
for further Information apply at company
once, Franklin Wharf.
DC. OLIVER, CHAs. R. LEWIS,
resident Treasurer.
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Making 1t Plain.

"This here place In the paper makes use
Of the word 'superduity' several times, y
remarked the man who was sitting on the
empty soapbox. Now, what do ye take
superfluity to be9''
II dunno's kin exackly tell 1t" an
swered the man with Irvine suspenders.
"But sense it all right enough"
'iKin We illustrate itp"
an, yes. reckon kin. Superiority is
q good deal the same thing or a Teller &
wearin 9 necktie when he's got full
beard. "-Washington Star.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
PARTED BY A POEM.
when Evelyn Saw tho Verses, She Knew
They Must Be Strangers.

When Evelyn Saw tho Verses, She Knew
They Must Be Strangers.
"we have come to the parting of the
ways" said the beautiful Evelyn McTigue
as she drew back from Clarence o 'Flynne
and looked sadly up into his big brown
eyes. "Henceforth we must be strangers :"
The handsome young man sought to
catch her and draw her back to him, but
she waved him away, saying:
No, no! 1t cannot be. When heard
that you had wrote them verses for Lucille
MoFadden, tuok VOW never to have
nothing more to do with you.
What did you hear that had wroteS"
he asked in hoarse, agonizing tones.
"Ah, how could you ask me such a
question as that?" she returned
"Come, Evelyn" he said, II have not
came here to be trifed with. Speak out
and tell all. I never done dishonorable
thing in my life, and will not leave you
now until know the truth.
1.-THE albumi' she almost gasped
"What album he returned 81 don't
know nothing about no album"
"Oh, Clarence" she said, looking ap-
pealingly up to him, "do not trifie with
me! She has your picture in her album,
and on the back OF 1t Is wrote these lines:
"When you behold this likeness, think
OF he that here has wrote.
love you. and what say
III Is true or I'm q goat.
81 never can be happy II
You win not take my name.
My life has been all gladness since
Into 1t you have came.
"Then take this counterfeit Of hs
Who for your sake would die.
Whatever comes, you'll always BE-
The apple Of my eye."
For a moment he stood COMPOUNDED
Then, without tutoring word, he jumped
over the picket fence and was gone
When he had vanished from her sight,
Evelyn McTigue walked into the parlor,
and sitting down at the melodeon played
"T'run Him Down, McCluskey," as she
had never played it before. Cleveland
Leader.
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In Effect June go. 1896

In Effect June e2. 1896
DEPARTURES.
$50 A. NJ. & 100 r. NJ. From Union Station
for Poland. Mechanic Falls, Buck1sld, Can.
ton. Dixfeld and Rumtord Falls, Also
for Roxbury, Byron, Houghton Bemis and
r.
$50 a. m, 100 anS +5.1op. m, From Union
Station for Mechanic Falls and intermediate
stations.
son Saturdays only train leaving Portland at
e.lO p. m. runs through to Rumford Falls.
Through passenger coaches between Union
Station, Portland and Rumfurd Falls.
Through tickets on sale for all points
ON T. h r. F. R'y. Also for all
points on Rangeley Lakes.
r. c. BRADFORD. Trafic Mgr.
Portland, Mama
1uai2 DIT kumford Falls Maine
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Daily Line. Sundays Included.

Daily Line. Sundays Included.
THE NEW AND PALATrAL sTEAMERS
BAY STATE AND PORTLAND.
alternately leave FRANKLIN wharf, Portland,
every evening at O'Clock, arriving in season
beyond.
Through tickets for Providence, Lowell,
Worcester, New York, etc.
Returning, leave INDIA WHARF, Boston
every Evening at z O'clock.
J.F. LIsCOMB. Gen. Agt
Oct. /, 1896.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
STEAMERS.
UP THE PRESUMPSCoT RIVER,

On and after this date steamer
SOkOkis will make three trips
daily from Bridge street, West
brook, West End, to Madison
Falls, leaving landing mt west
brook at 10 u. M, = and $40 ID.
M, connecting with electric cars
which leave head of PrebIe
street, Portland, at 9,IO a. nl.,
LILO and $40 p. IN.
j. H. H. J.. Hezelton, Prop.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05

Sir Edward Greasy declares that on the
result of the battle Of Marathon depended
''the whole future progress Of human civ
ilization"
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
RAILROADS.
Portland & Worcester line
PORTLAND 4 ROCHESTER, R. R.
STATION FOOT Of PkEBLE STREET

On AND after Sunday. June 81, 1896
Passenger trains will Leave Portland:
For Wsrcestsr, Clinton, Aver Junction.
NasnuA, Windham and Eppins at 7.8O a
For Nanchestsr, Concord, and points North
at 7.eo q. N. and 1890 p m.
For Rsshestsr 6Pringvals. Alfred. Watsr-
bero and Saoo River ct 7.80 q. \. 1880 ana
$50 .. m.
For usrham 1t 7.so and s.4s 4 n. 1880
500, $50, and e.2OA -
brook junction and Woodford's Ut $50,
80 m. 1890 500 $50 and
The 1880 p. m. train tron Portland connects
Ut Aver Janst1sn with "Hsesas Txnnsl
Route" for the West and at Union Station,
Worcester, for Prrvfdsncs and New York.
vis "Providenoe Line" for Norwich and
Now York, via "NorwicA Line" with Beston
4 Albany Il. r. for the West, and with the
New York All Rail via ''sprinkasld."
Trains arrive at Portland from worcester
at 1.3o p m. ; from Rochsstsr at $50 T. m,
Fl $40. $50 and 1886 a m. 100
FOR through TICKETS to all points West and
South, Apply % +. n. COLLINA Ticket
j. PETERS. Supt
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CASC0 BAY STEAMBOAT CO.,
CUSTOM HOUSE WHARF
Week Day Time Table.
Summer Arrangements, July 4, 1895


For Forest City Landing, Peaks'Island,5. 40
g. SO 20 500, 800 1000, 1920 1looA. NJ
100 is lHsS e15 100 Si2 o goo $50 % eS8
Return-e. 90 7.2o, $50, $50. 1920 s11.0o
aiSo A 90 NJ u 1924 e. lo9 x2a5 20, 32o,
1915 ?: NJ, OF at close OF entertainment
For Cushing's Island,6 40, 500, 100, *lO. 80
j. l1, oo A; NJ, 1920. 2.15 800, 4.s0, clio.
Return. 90. $40, 9.15, *1o.45. 11.2o A. NJ,
1916, 200, $50, 4.45, $40. *7.20, $50,
9.45 p. NJ
Great Diamond Islands. $50 600, TOO,
500, 800, 1890 A. NJ, 1900 NJ, 200, 1915,
4.2O, 40, 6.l5, 100, $3.50 P. NJ,
Rst ~ = aa Trefothen,se2o 100. 500.
5.25. $40, ZOO, 8.S5, *1o.25 P. NJ.
Return-Leave Evergreen, e.15, 6.55.
7;;55, sos, 1919, Il As a ON M, LOO, s.l5,
$40, $40, 10. 80 A. M, 1900 NJ, I.15, $50,
*4.4b, 5;;3s, $50, $40. *lo.35 P: M;
500, s.15. 1925 ii55 A. M, Ito, s.25.
$40, $40, e.35. $40 *lO30 +. M.
Fer II Ponce's Landing Long Island. $50,
200, *s.l5, 4.2o, 5.45, 7.3o, $3.50 P. NJ.
Return-Leays Ponce's Landing, Long
NJ. 1880. ESQ. *4.o5, $40, 6S5 $40, s1o.15
For !. mariners Landing, Long Island.
800 1890 A. NJ. 200, *3. 10, 5.45 P. NJ
Re- urn-LeaVe Mariners Landing, Long
Island, 1000 Ii 80 A. M, 800. s4.15. 6.45
p. NJ.
Sunday Time Table.
For Forest City Landing, Peaks Island
800, 300, 1000, HOO A. M, 1920, t*1.3o,
For Cushing's Island, 500, 800, HOO A. NJ,
IL: 20, 215, S.45, 4.45, 6.15. 7.30 P. NJ.
For Trefethen's, Evergreen, Little and
Great Diamond Islands. TOO, 800, $50,
1890 A. NJ, 1915. 200, 1915, APO, 10,
6.15, T.30 P. M.
For Ponce's Landing, Long Island, 700,
500. $50. 1890 A. NJ, 1918, t*1.30,, 200,
+3.15, 4.20, 5.15, f7.30 P. M.
For Mariners Landing, Long Island,
$50. 1880, A. M, 200, 1915. 4.26, 5.15 p.
M.
*Not run In stormy or foggy weather.
+For Forest City Landing, Peaks Island, and
Ponce's Landing, Long Island, only.
Tickets sold over this line to Greenwood
Garden, Forest City Rink and
Pavilion Theatre.
Unavoidable delays excepted and subject
to change without notice.
g. ". T. COOLING, General Manager.
1uly6 dtf
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STEAMERS.
STEAMER MADELEINE
WILL MAKE
Daily Excursions Down the Bay Over The
Beautiful FOresits Route

at 9 a. m. and 2 p. M, returning at 80 and
6.16 p. m. sat
Fare for round trip, so cents. Fare for
round trip including first class dinner al
Merrills restaurant, Bustin's Island or Gem
Cottage, Freeport, S1.00. jy10 dit
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among the rocks and down the sleeping
wales and in and ont among the vast
snow masses piled around the crags.
There is trembling movement on the
face Of the slope Of dazzling white above
IAN ominous. slipping. sliding sound.
"Quickl Hastenl" cried Athelstan,
Selling his wife's arm. "The balance is
disturbed; the avalanche is upon us.
There is not q moment to be lost.
Hastenl"
They hurry to the left, where the
ledge broadens out upon the plateau-to
the right it narrows more and more
leaving Gisela standing motionless,
hurting her derisive mirth at them.
Surely they will escape. The distance
is not far
But the great snow sheet, f1inging
stones and trees and frost spray far be-
fore its thunderous advance, is gaining
fast upon them. It rushes headlong, a
mass of overpowering majesty, terrible
in its might, adown that awful slope,
and ere the roar Of it in their ears can
drown the sound of that hooking mirth
the snow foam billow that curls upon
its lower edge sweeps them out into the
gulf below.
There is a woman's cry, a mans
curse, a mocking laugh cut swiftly
short, and the avalanche passes on.
1t roars along, its breath going before
it like destroying storm, and the gulf
in which the three bruised bodies lie is
filed with it's snowy whiteness
They sleep soundly there, beneath
that chilly counterpane-sheltered In
silence, shrouded in snow.-Exchange.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-29
\ Pointer for Farmers,

! remember one instance that bears
particularly upon this question that came
To me today as | sat here, and that was
this: My father came from the New
England states upon this prairie in 1897.
He told me this instance once: That
after sowing n CROP of wheat by hand,
cutting it with the cradle. binding it with
the rake, and threshing it with the ball
upon the floor, he put it upon q wagon
and drove it to this city of Milwaukee,
n~inety-siX miles away, and sold it here
for As cents a bushel. This was in the
SOS. and silver then was S1.30 an ounce.
Now tell the silver men TO explain to you
how il was that in the early sos wheat
was 4G cents a bushel, and silver S1.30
an ounce. if the price of silver always
carries with it the price of wheat. And
when he hens and haws. say to him:
at is not only confined TO wheat, but
that other commodity you yoke up with
silver, cotton; and tell him that for the
four years ending in 1916 cotton in the
city of New York averaged only Z cents
a pound: and that for the four years
ending in 1894 the same class averaged
s cents n pound. Tell him TO explain
that to you. That was when we had
free coinage and silver was then S1.30
an ounce. He cannot explain it. That
one illustration, my friends, utterly de-
stroys the whole silver heresy.-Con-
gresham Fowler of New Jersey.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-29
What Stewart Thought in 1904.

Senator Stewart of Nevada made n
speech i'll Congress February IL, 1874, in
which he said:
Let everybody know what a dollar is
worth. The farmers will then know how
10 measure the difference in price be-
tween his wheat in Illinois and the wheat
i'm Liverpool. The wheat will be meas
ured by the same standard-Sold-in
Illinois as il is in Liverpool and any man
can figure it up. But now il is n mys-
terry: the whole subject of finance is n
mystery. and what do we see every day?
we see those who devote their attention
to it making large fortunes out of this
mystery.
Let us do as all the people of the world
have been doing from the beginning
measure our values by gold, adopt the
standard that all can understand, and
get rid of this mystery.
Mr.. Logan-What does the senator
want?
Mr.. Stewart want the standard gold,
and no paper money not redeemed in
gold. no paper money the value of which
is not ascertained, no paper money that
will organize a gold board to speculate
with il. Who pays for this gold board?
Who pays these immense fortunes? How
is il that millions and millions can be
rolled up annually there? Did anybody
ever calculate who paid for it! 1t
comes out of the producers. How do
these men exist? BY the latitude which
your deprecated currency gives TO specu.
lation and nothing else.
Persons who are specializing in your
deprecated currency are making the
money. and they will continue to make
it so long as you have a deprecated cur
rency.
If the farmers would get rich they
have got to become skilled in this fiuctuat-
ing currency and make corners and man.
innlate the market, and if they do that
they cannot farm.-(Congressional Rec
ord forty-third Congress, first session,
vol. 2, p. 1922