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The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31
who Are His Relatives?

Saturday evening telegram was received
By the police signed by James Pollard &
Co., of Northfield, Mass. stating that
Michael Halleran who is supposed ito
have relatives living in this city, was
drowned in that place Saturday. The
particulars of the drowning were not
Halleran's relatives last evening but
failed to find them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31
Maine State Fair.

The Maine Central railroad will run
special trains to the Maine State fair
at Lewiston, August 31st to September
4th Inclusive The trains will run d.
rectly to the fair grounds, thus avoiding
the transfer ACROSS Lewiston. Tickets
are good to return until Stepember 7th !.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31

1t had been the intention to have a
third speaker; but the time and au-
dience did not last the first two speak
ers having occupied the time until 10. &c.
Quite number of local Democrats
sat upon the platform; but many faces,
usually seen on suoh occasions, were
conspiouously absent.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31
The Wedther today
Is likely to be
fair

n U T U NJ N is
I ~ knocking at the
door and Sum-
mer is saying goodbye
What is left Of mid
summer dry goods must
be moved out to make
room for the more seri-
Gus things that are now
arriving,
Our list for to-day's
Bargain Sale is full of
interest.
BICYCLES.
One girls defiance"
Bicycle, at S34.o5. regu-
lar price $50.
One ladies' black dia-
mond frame Defiance"
Bicycle, at 4I.oo. regular
price 500.
One mems black dia-
mond frame defiance"
Bicycle, at $4I.9o, regu.
lar price 500.
BASEMENT.
Fifty Bread and Milk
Sets, three pieces, at
&c the set, regular price
25c.
One lot of children's
Hammocks, at soc, reg
ular price 75c and SIC.
One lot of R 0 ! Ter
Towel Racks, cherry and
oak finish, at &c.
One hundred crystal
glass Vases, sea green,
at 18c, regular price CSC.
STATIONERY COUNTER.
One lot Of white bone
Paper Cutters, at nc,
were 25c.
One lot of water-color
Paints, big assortment,
in a wooden box, with
trays, etc, at I5c, regular
price 25c.
TOILET GOODS COUNTER.
One lot of DR.. Lud-
wigs Buttermilk Toilet
Soap, at 1oc a box, three
cakes. One lot of black
solid back Hair Brushes,
at CSC, were soc. One
lot of Rose After Lotion,
at 35c a bottle, regular
price soc.
HABERDAsHERr COUNTER.
An assorted lot of night
Shirts, fine cloth, full
length' ample IN size,
beautifully trimmed, at
5Sc. Great Bargain.
One lot silk flowing
[QWEN MOORE &. or
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31

CtlQ AOul 'lll'lldIlu lNGCK.
ties, at I9c, were 25c.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER Muslin J
One lot Of fine Night
gowns, handsomely fin
ished with tucked and
embroidered yoke, col
lars and cuffs, V and
high neck, at ooc, regu-
lar price 81.
SKIRTS COUNTER.
A lot OF fine black
satteen Skirts, assorted
styles, full sizes, at $1.75,
been $2.5o.
coRsETs COUNTER.
Two lots of Summer
Corsets, at 6oc and Soc.
been 81 and $I.25.
GLoVEs COUNTER.
One LOT Of four and
five h o 0 k Glaze K id
Gloves, red, grey and
black, at 6oc, marked
down from ST.
INFANTS OUTFITS COUNTER.
One lot of genuine
Scotch Zephyr CT OF h
and Bingham, assorted
patterns. at Ioc a yard,
marked down from CSC.
Also seventeen fine
Coats, for children two
to four years, right for
fall wear, to go at half
price, been 1888 to IS.
Also a lot of children's
fancy Roman stripe
Toque Caps, at 25c been
39c.
At same counter, a lot
of boys all wool flannel
Blouses, for children five
to fourteen years, at 75c,
been ST.
sHIRTWAIsTs COUNTER. p
One lot of Numbered
percale Shirtwaists, great
line Of styles and color
ings, button.on collar,
at ooc, marked down
from 81.
Innings COUNTER.
One lot Of Fibre Cha
mois Sleeve Extenders,
at 1oc, marked down
from I5c. j
HOSIERY COUNTER.
One lot of. fancy cot
ton Hosiery, women's,
plain russell and fancy
b GOT styles, at 1oc,
marked down from CSC.
HOSIERY COUNTER (Chiydren's.)
One lot Of fine i'm
| ported cashmere Stock
| sE
5
| OWEN MnnDE O. n
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31

ings, for children, pink
and blue, sizes 4 IL to
S 10, at Iec, should be
soc.
UNDERWEAR coUNTER(Knitted)
One lot of fine ribbed
Undervests, women's,
assorted styles, white
and ecru, at I8c, regular
price soc, subject to slight
Z imperfections.
At same counter, a lot
d of Jersey ribbed Under
vests and pantalettes, for
children four to twelve
years, at lac.
NOTIONS COUNTER.
One lot of English
steel Cork Screws, at
three for SC.
TRIMMINGS COUNTER.
A small lot of real
Ostrich Feather Collar.
cites and Boas, to go at
a discount of rs per cent,
from regular prices, have
been $I.o2 to So.
PARAsOLS COUNTER.
One lot Of high grade
Parasols. mourning and
] fancy colors TO be sold
to-day at half the marked
prices.
HOSIERY COUNTER (Men's)
One lot of fancy Isle
and embroidered cotton
Half-hose, at 33c, marked
down from soc.
Also a lot of fine silk
plated Socks, tan and
slate, at 4Sc, we're 75c.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER. tMen's.)
One line of light weight
merino S hirts and
Drawers, right for early
fall wear, at 36c, marked
down from soc.
YARNS COUNTER.
One lot of lambswool
lined Slipper Soled, at
Ioc, regular price 22c.
NEEDLEWoRK COUNTER.
One lot Of fancy coll
ored satin Pin Cushions,
at Ioc.
One lot Of cotton filled
silkolene Bed Puffs, at .
$I.9S. Great Bargain.
SILKS COUNTER.
One lot of extra quail
ity black MORE Silk, for
dresses, at 75c a yard,
marked down from SLIPS.
DRAPERIEs ROOM.
One lot of Japanese
| a
lnurENr NTnnD O. C(
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WEEK OF BARCA|NSIDONT FAIL TO ATTEND9SUl

/ lot Oak, Special, s4,es
lot large Special, No. IS, 700
/ lot large, No. II, 500
1 lot with Bev. Plate, No. A, $50
lot i" /" French Plate, No.
312 IL, 1900
lot with Bev. French Plate, No.
13 ~, 1850
lot with Bev French Plate, No.
II IL, 1900
lot with Bev. French Plate, No.
l22, 1850
OTHERS OF EQUAL VALUE.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31

Jute Mugs, oIlSntdl COL
ors. at 35c.
LEATHER GOODS COUNTER.
One lot of silvered
white metal Belt Buck
les, with slide and clasp,
at I2c, been Iec and 25c.
HJEWELRY COUNTER
An assorted lot of i'm
itation shell Side Combs,
at lec, regular price 25c.
NECKWEAR COUNTER. (WOmen's)
One lot of Chiffon
Handkerchief, with lace
edges, at SOC, been 75c to
$3.50.
One lot Of fancy percale
sets, chemisette and cuffs
at I5c, been 42c and 6ac.
EMBRo1DERIEs COUNTER.
One lot of pink, red
and blue Swiss Embroid-
cries at sc a yard. been SC
and 1oc.
LINENS COUNTER.
One lot of white linen
fringed Damask Tray
Cloths, at 29c, been 39c
to SAC.
LACES COUNTER.
One lot of handmade
Torchon Lace Edges, at
IIc yard, been I5c and
I8c.
RIBBONS COUNTER.
One lot of hve-inch
satin Ribbon, all colors,
at 33c a yard, marked
from 45c.
HANDKERcHIEFs COUNTER
One lot of ladies pure
linen hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, fine quality, at
three for 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31

Tie only terms atthese
Monday Sales are cash
and no exchanges.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26

rapher's nimble fingers had constructed
a number of dainty gifts out of airy lit
tie nothings found in her workbag.
The prettiest of them all was a pin
wheel cushion, painted with roses and
forget-me-nots, and stuck full of bright.
shining pins. This was for the miner,
who, she privately believed, used pins
occasionally in making his toilet, hav-
ing no one to sew on his buttons. Per-
haps it was for that reason she gave
him the choicest of her little collection;
or, perhaps, she had other reasons. 1t
is SO hard to tell why a woman does GER
tain things.
With her presents in little basket,
she stole out into the hall where, by the
great, roomy fireplace, the stockings
were already suspended. As she was a
trifie late, hers was last in the row.
Santa had not yet arrived, for they all
gaped empty. She FASTENED to drop
her humble remembrances into their
yawning depths, laughing the while,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26

stenographer for her pretty gift and
with much stammering and blushing
spoke of her darning and said he
wished she'd do his darning steady"
I'm afraid / can't do that. I'm hop
ing to get work any day, you know"
she answered, blushing, too.
'I'll engage you to do my darning,
then" he said, awkwardly.
The stenographer's heart beat fast
er, but she only asked demurely what
wages he would pay.
Then he became very courageous.
my heart and all | have and a home
for the little brother, too" he answered,
recklessly, forgetting for the moment
that almost all his worldly possessions
were sunk in the Success.
That very day the gold nugget went
to Indiana by express and the proceeds
of its sale paid for little Jimmy's pas
sage out to Cheyenne, where he went to
live with his sister and his new brother.
The stenographer must have been a
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for each sock or stocking plainly re-
vealed its owners identity. Heading
the row was the hose that protected
Mrs. Malloy's stout extremities from
the chilly blasts, of thick, heavy yarn
of notified blue and white. Next was
one of soft, fine cashmere, which fitted
the No. foot of the Ohio lawyer. -Four
small stockings of varying sizes owned
by the young Malloys interviewed be-
tween it and the one belonging to the
widow in the second floor front.
Those of the two school-teachers
came neXt-one severe black one be-
longing to the elder, the other, with CO.
quettish clocks of red. the younger pre-
ceptress owned. Then the miners big,
heavy cotton sock followed, and, last
of all, her own. Rapidly she dropped
her gifts into the stockings, but when
she reached the one next to the last
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26

she stopped with Il little cry of dismay,
for hole of generous proportions oc-
cupied the place where the heel had
once been.
THAT will never do" she declared.
half aloud, and, slipping it down from
the mantel, with murmured poor
fellow" she rushed off to her room with
the big sock in her little hands, and,
getting out her work-basket, darned
the great hole neatly and swiftly.
"Now hewon't lose all of his toys" she
said laughingly to herself as she started
to replace it.
The mine owner had happened to en-
ter the hall just as the young woman
disappeared with his property and gave
a low whistle of amazemcnt. He wait
ed, considerably mystified, in dark
corner. until she reappeared and hung
it up in its place again.
When she had run off to bed he drew
near and examined the sock carefully.
1t did not take even his dull masculine
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26

have to give up the plan, the big miners
generous heart gave great throb OF
pity. Then and there he decided that
the nugget should go into her Christ
mas stocking, either to help her tide
over her period of enforced idleness
or to pay the little brothers passage to
Cheyenne.
All that day he thought about her
and the brave fight she was making to
support the boy and herself, and the
more he thought the more he longed to
take her into his arms and tell her that
henceforth his strong arms and willing
hands would fight the battles of life
for her. In order to do this the miner
would have to overcome his natural
timidity and fear of the gentler sex,
and it was doubtful if he could ever get
up sufficient courage.
By the appointed time the stenog-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26

brain long to discover what she had
done and the plain, neat stitches looked
IN his eyes more beautiful than the
most exquisite embroidery. He still
held it in his hands when the two
schoolma'ams slipped in.
mo fair peeking in to see what you've
got" cried the younger, gayly, and,
blushing deeply, he distributed his
gifts in their various receptacles has
tily and left the hall.
Mrs. Malloy was perfectly satisfied
with the success of her Christmas frolic
She had put an orange and a bag Of
candy into each stocking, and the board
ers, forgetting their age and dignity,
munched candy and examined their
presents before breakfast like lot of
delighted children.
Soon after breakfast the mine owner
seized a favorable opening to thank the
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26

A GREAT SCHEME.

How One Wife Managed i'm Christmas
Presents for Her Husband.
Il never have to worry about a pres
ent for my husband" said the woman
who was outlining her campaign of
!. Christmas shopping.
"Why not ?" asked her companion.
81 bought his present four years ago,
and this will be-let me see-the fifth
time l have given it to him.
"Why, what do you mean?"
"Well, / gave him a half dozen fine
handkerchiefs one Christmas. Eo adj
mired them very much, but tho aGht
they were altogether too good ,or
everyday use, so he asked me to put
them away for him. Next Christmas,
when I was wondering what could
get for him, l happened to think OF
those handlerchefs. There they We're,
at the bottom OF the drawer. I took
them out and put them into IL differ
ent kind of a box and gave them to him
OH Christmas morning"
'And he didn't know the difference?''
"Bless you, no! He was perfectly
delighted. After he had shown them
around he asked me TO put them away
for him, and, of course, he never asked
for them again.
$50 you've given him the same hand
kerchiefs every season.
Eyes, and it's been a great scheme,
because I've never had as much shop
ping money as | wanted, and these
handkerchiefs have been quite saving.
suppose he thinks he has two or three
dozen handkerchiefs put away some
where, but he'd never think to ask for
them. They're too fancy for him.
"Well. think it's shameful to treat 4
man that way. You're almost as bad as
Cynthia Merritt's husband. Last
Christmas he bought her sofa for a
Christmas present, and she declares
that he's the only person that ever used
it."-Chicago Record.
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should like to give the man next door,
who is learning the flute, six months in
the house of correction. Boston Bulle-
tin.
Christmas Question.
IT was after the maze and the mirth of the
dance,
Where spray of green mistletoe swayed,
That / met-and / vow that the meeting
was chance!-
With very adorable maid.
I stood for moment in tremor of doubt,
Then kissed her. half looking for war;
But-"Why did you wait, sir?" she said,
with a pout.
pray, what Is the mistletoe for?'
Clinton Scotland, in Century.
Winding Up.
Jingo-Did you make any resolutions
at New Year?
Bingo-You bet l did. | made one,
and I'll keep it, too.
Jingo-Everyone always says that.
Bingo-Yes, I know, but mine was
that I would never make another New
Years esolution.--Brooklyn Life.
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mas that they must all hang up their
stockings by the big hall fireplace the
hoarders laughed.
The two schoolma ans from the
east were especially mirthful; the
young lawyer from Ohio unbent and
smiled broadly; the owner of the Sue
cess mine laughed aloud, a big, hearty
laugh, and even the little stenographcr
smiled. 1t was the first time she had
done so for week, for she had lost her
position. Her employer, for political
reasons. being obliged to give the posi-
ton to constituent, there she was,
hundreds of miles from home with
slim purse and no certainty of getting
work for weeks at least. Truly laugh
ter and she We're at outs. The mine
owner, casting sleeps eyes at the
stenographer, whom he admired more
than any woman he had ever known,
said it would take all the toys in
Cheyenne's shops to fill his stocking,
and he wondered if she cared for him
enough to fill it. He was sole owner of
the Success, an empty honor SO far,
as the mine had only been successful
in disappointing all his hopes of for
tune. Barring one great nugget, which
he found soon after purchasing the
mine, the property appeared abso-
lutely barren.
This nugget he had kept as luck
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26


Out of the mists and darkness of the night,
The new year comes, with hope and holy
light.
The glad bells chime the tidings of the
morn
"a year, a year. a golden year is bornl'
Then all the flecting shadows fade away,
And mid the old years twilight. dina and
gray,
listen to the faithful bells that ring,
And wish that every heart might wake and
sing.
Another year!
So full of hope and trust the soul should be,
So glad to feel newborn energy.
Yet those there are who tread the olCS-time
ways,
Give such glad hearts. o Lord, Thy balm
and cheer,
And let them taste the joys of this new
year:
The way is light; the happy bells now ring,
And every heart should gladly wake and
sing.
Charles f. Towne, in Ladies' World.
Signs of the Times.
Useless is the calendar
When DEFENDERS here;
Takes but little reckoning
To tell the time of year.
Johnny's sudden willingness
With chores at night and nooas
Tell it plain as print could do:
christmas pretty soon."
Everybodys most polite,
It's a perfect joy
Now to meet the janitor
Or elevator boy.
Merchants more than gracious
All the towns in tune
To proclaim the tidings:
christmas pretty soon'
Washington Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26
She Really Forgot.

Laura-Dear me! l am getting so
absent-minded. l hung bit of mistle
toe on the chandelier and forgot all
about it being there.
Flora-And got kissed?
Laura-No. Didn't [ tell you | for
got all about it? l never got under it
once.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26

fairy god-mother or witch, for from
the day she married it's owner the Sue
cess took sudden fancy to pan out in
a wonderful way.
1t brought fortune to it's possessor,
who thinks it is all owing to his wife,
and never tires of saying that she was
the mascot of the Success.--Chicago
News
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26
But Once n Year.


Life is but game of chance.
Full of ups and downs,
Full of dirge and full of dance.
Full of smiles and frowns;
One day full of gladstone cheer,
Next day full of ills;
Christmas comes but once year.
Then the Christmas bills!
Philadelphia Record.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26
Puzzling.

Puzzling.
''Whatare you going to give your wife
for Christmas present, Spooncr?'
"Well, I'm undecided whether to give
her billiard table or smoking jacket.
You see, we exchange Christmas pres
ents this year. Detroit Free Press.
What He Would Like to Give.
'Are you going to give any Christmas
presents?" asked a friend of Spicer.
WELL" said Seth. thoughtfully, 81
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-12-26
y .$ 52&4|eSke3NEz

HEN the little Irish
landlady,the warm
hearted and hard
working Mrs. NAL
10y, announccdtwo
fr.4
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-04

has increased from 1885 per cent OF The
whole In $50 20 s0.70per cent. In lsso. In the
matter OF foreign parentage the increase
was from 1851 per cent. n 1855 10 IS per
cent in Ise0 The majority Of the people
OF Rhode Island are no longer Of old colony
descent Up to within few years the
Irish were the predominant foreign eie-
rnsnt IN Rhode Island. But within the last
fifteen years, from ISIS to $50, the natives
OF ireland In the state have Increased from
g. .2Ss 20 only $3.50, while those born In
the canadas and Newfoundland advanced
from Esq TO 1884. the English from L, 80
10 .. si3, and the Scotch from Ass 20 4sS4.
The Swsdes and Italians have also gained
faster In actual numbers than the Irish
born. While the great majority OF aliens
viii for many years. as in the past, seek
the West, IL is not improbable that the
changing conditions in New England VIII
become more noticeable year BY year until
those who can trace their ancestry 70 the
old colonists will be in very decided
minority
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-04

II was announced some time ago that
President Cleveland would today issue his
proclamation by which the territory of
Utah would be empowered to assume all
the rights and privileges Of statehood. The
territory has complied with all the require
nents imposed by congress as conditions
OF her entrance into the Union as an indie
pendent commonwealth. and the people
therein have long since expressed their
fsrvent desire to govern themselves. and
assist as best they may in governing the
country.
Utah is about as well equipped TO play
the role of fuli-fedged state as any other
territory that has been admitted within re-
cent years The national census gave the
territory population OF 207.so5 in 1890 but
a later local census in 1895 made the popu-
lation 2i7.32i showing gain Of nearly
1900 in FIVE years. The basis for con-
gresslonal representation is one congress-
man for about t7ic00 Of population. 50 that
the new state VIII be justly entitled 10 the
one member already elected. OF the entire
population i2e. 500 are males and 12052l fe-
males. which indicates that IL the extern
sive polygsmy which people at one time
feared Is to prevail there must be large
additions to the genuer sex. There are
Igl. 80 nauve-born people. and $3.50 for
elgn-born. with 571 persons Of color and
16S Chinese.
in iSss the assessed valuation Of Utah's
real and personal property was $ll9. 25S, 09S.
To- F.ev Kf1t7t IN
has fallen considerably amounting In 1894
10 $e7, 90. l5l. The recent depression has
affected the coming state as it has all other
sections The low price OF silver has no
Doubt seriously crippled some Of its mining
interests, and as wool-growlng has been a
leading Industry there for many years, the
workings OF the new tariff law have been
very disastrous 20 a large number OF pco-
pie The new state VIII send representa-
tives to congress, however. VINO VIII favor
such legislation as viii open the way for a
return OF prosperity. and the decline OF the
past few years Will. no doubt, De speedily
checked.
Although Utah is a territory II somewhat
diversified resources. the people are large
Is given % farming. Most or the l4uG re-
4alres irrigation. and out % the 40 lea
res under cultivation. 4l7.4JS. or relrly
- pr cent. are irrigated. ont q the
5oo 40 acres that are irriesble only "a little
more than one-ninth have been reclaimed,
- there are vet almost umitless opporuIni-
tee FOR the aEriculturist- The farmers. IN
spite az hard times. seem 20 have been FAIR
IS prosperous. for out u 9ssl farms in
ire coming state only 2ISS are rnortEaEed.
TIE remaining 1853 are free from 81 una
hrance. The character ~ the soil Is such
as O. make II remarkably rich when wat
e-es. ana The yieli ~ wheat. corn. rye.
barley. oats. potatoes. sugar 1ee;s. hay
ard fruit Is Nountifui TIE agricultural
pra3acts. together VITA the outvat FROM
TIE mines OF coal. Load. copper. silver aud
Ea1l. represent what can safely ho relied
ugog f,r ,Ae future hnflflor Up Of great
ana o9ulcnt state. ana Utah can he vel
coined n a. n commonwealth which win
make very creli,sele member OF the
r-.,f-~