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The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17
SKIRTS.

All the new styles all the new textures,
all the new and fashionable makes for
Spring aud Summer.
1t really doesn't pay you to attempt
to make the skirt yourself. The prices !
we ask wouldn't any more than buy the
materials.
A very handsome Black Brocade Satin
Skirt, full sweep, lined with rustling
Peroaline, velvet facing, fine hanging
skirt,
Only $1,000.
Brocade Mohair Skirts. Wool Brocade
Skirts, etc., eto. We can recommend the
hang of these skirts and guarantee the
values.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17
LADIES' SUITS,

In Scotch mixtures. novelties and plaiu
oolors, newest of everything in them and
about them.
Prices less than you can possibly get
them up for yourself. Ask to see them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17
Irresistible prices
for the balance
of this week.

You were surprised last week at the
values offered. You will be more sur
prised this week. Corset Covers, Gowns,
Drawers and Skirts. just for three days.
Prices that will be absolutely sensational.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17

Ladies' French Lawn Shirt Waists.
black and white, blue and white. and
pink and white, wave stripe, straight
ouT, large sleeves, turn over collar,
as cts.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17

lar prices.
A SPECIAL LOT of Ladies' Shirt
Waists, made of Percale and French
Cam brio, turnover collar, large sleeves,
straight cuffs, would be chap at 75c.
Only 5Oc each.
Ladies' French Lawn Shirt Waists,
black and white, blue and white, and
pink and white, wave stripe, straight
ouf, large sleeves, turn over collar,
as cts.
Several other styles at this price.
Ladies' Fine Percale, waist figured,
pink and green and blue effects. straight
cuffs, turn over COLLAR, correct sleeve,
$I.OO each.
A large variety at Sl.25, with attached.
also detached collars in dainty Dresden
effects, pretty stripes and figures, entirely
new effects
at $T.25 each.
Ladies' Shirt Waists, in plain pink,
blue, green and yellow, with white mus
lin inserting on front, very nobby waist
at $a.75
French Peroale Waists, turn over col
lar and straight cuffs. linen color with
black also red and blue stripes.
S1.25 each.
Imported Fancy Batiste Waists, with
white detachable collars and cuffs,
$500
Novelty Muslin Waists in pink, blue,
yellow and tan colors, detaohable white
collars and turn over cuffs having fancy
open work edge.
ss.75
The above are only few speoialties
we have selected for this sale. We have
the Zephyrs, Percalos. Muslins, Scotch
Ginghams, and Dimities, handsome COM
binations of color, striking patterns, de-
taohabls collars and cuffs. high cut and
turn down. No such variety of values
anywhere.
The newest things in BelUs-silk,
spangle, gilt and leather, in all widths
and colors. Black Satin Stocks, and
the newest things in Silk Ties.
A fine line of Ladies' Linen Collars
and Cuffs.
We ask you to come and see them, even
if its only to look.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17

A SPECIAL LOT of Ladies' Shirt
Waists, made of Percale and French
Cam brio, turnover collar, large sleeves,
straight cuffs, would be chap at 75c.
Only zoe each.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17
Several other STYLES at this price.

Ladies' Fine Peroale, waist figured.
pink and green and blue effects, straight
cuffs, turn over COLLAR, correct sleeve,
$I.OO each.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17
Pastor
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Union Concert.

The concert at Gospel Mission hall last
evening, given for the benefit of Mystic
lodge of Good Templars, and Mr. W. J.
Ryan, the blind musician, drew a large
and enthusiastic audience. The various
features of the programme received excel
lent treatment and there were many en-
cores. 1t was an occasion of great pleas
ure to all who were present.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17

A large variety at 81. %, with attached.
also detached collars, in dainty Dresden
effects, pretty stripes and figures, entirely
new effects.
at $E.25 each.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17

Novelty Muslin Waists in pink, blue,
yellow and tan colors, detachable white
collars and turn over cuffs having fancy
open work edge.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17

Miss Harriet Shaw, the harper, gave
concert at Pierce hall, last evening, as.
sisted by Mrs Edith Perkins, soprano;
Miss Mary e. O'Brien, Mr.. Jarsolaw,
Mr.. Zielinski, pianist and the pupils in
the quartettes.
Zone of the Bravest' was given for the
/ asst time at Portland Theatre last even
ing.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-17

Ladies' Shirt Waists, in plain pink,
blue, green and yellow, with white mus
lin inserting on front, a very nobby waist
at $a.76
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
Testing Cake in tho oyon.

Miss Parloa gives the following di
rections for testing the oven in cake
baking: For sponge cake put II
piece of paper in the oven, close the
door, and open it in five minutes. II
the paper is Il rich yellow, the oven is
right; but if it is light yellow the
oven is too cool; if dark brown, it is
too hot For pound cake the oven
should be just hot enough to color light
brown. Cup cakes require an oven of
about the same temperature. All thin
rolled cakes require hotter oven, so
that the paper should turn a dark
brown in five minutes. The length of
time required for baking certain cakes
will vary with their thickness or the
size of the pan in " hich they are baked" "
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

Some conscripts hardly know what to
invent in order to obtain exemption
from military service.
Sir" said a youth to the revising
captain, 81 have no disease that will
warrant me in claiming exemption, but
am the support of the family
81 don't believe it,
'Why not?"
"Your father and mother are circus
performers and earn their own living"
''Well, | am a member of the same
company, and have % carry daddy and
nanny on my head; doesn't that
show that I support the whole family ?"
Motto per Ridere.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

Some people are never at loss for
an answer, and the colored valet who
got off the following is good exponent
of that class. 1t seems he was lazy
rascal, and his master one day re-
monstrated with him about his neglect
of duty.
But, massa, Is am not equal to de
occasion as | once wuz."
why, George, what on earth is the
matter with you now"
'Is stitch in my side, sir, dat
trubbles me powerful lot, and Is not
able TO do as much as hab been doin."
"a stitch in your sidel Oh, come,
George, that won't do. Where did you
get such a thing as stitch in your
side?"
''De oder day, sab. You see, wuz
hemmed in by crowd" - Harper's
Round Table.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.


1t is well known amor @ oculist eX-
perts that the opera glasses which may
be hired in most theaters frequently
become the medium for spreading very
serious eye diseases.
The residents of Great Neck, L. l.,
who have been bothered by "tough"
picnics on Sundays in past years, have
subscribed n purse cf 5000, which has
been given to the officers of the steam
beat Jdlewild not to make & landing at
Great Neck on Sunday this year.
1t is not now considered fashion
able to go on bridal trip to Europe.
The proper thing is to remain at home
for the honeymoon and when it is all
over and the little dovies are settled and
sedate to HE to the seaside or mountain
top and pass the summer just like old
married folk
The passenger elevator has become
4 fixture in the homes of wealthy New
Workers. More than 100 owners of fine
residences have elevators in their
homes, and some of them more thar
one. About 20 of these elevators are
hydraulic and 36 or more electric. The
latter power is coming into general
use.
By actual measurement Of so sllel
etons the right arm and left leg have
been found to be longer in 90, the left
arm and right leg in six, the limbs OF
the right longer than those on the left
in four, and in the remainder the in
equality of the limbs was varied. Only
seven out of 10 skeletons measured. or
ten per cent, had limbs Of equal length.
There is a movement on foot in
LcEdon among a number of young men
who find it very hard to get to business
in time, TO start "lazy club" Their
idea is ''to establish dressinP-rooms in
a caravan which goes round to each
members house, thus enabling him tc
finish his toilet in the van on his way
TO business" 1t is further hoped to
attach restaurant to the van "some
day."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

o'clock in the morning. At precisely
quarter 10 three O'Clock the train
steamed into Goldton.
THE express messenger alighted ant
handed me a huge and many-scalet
package, 1t contained $l7.50O.
"'0h, that isn't ALL said the messen
ger, with laugh; 4 have u box in thc
car that's as heavy as lead. We've beer
wondering all the way up the mountain
what il contained
"The box was lifted from the car anG
placed on end in the freight department
of the station. 1t was fully seven feel
long and four wide-horribly suggest,
i've of the rough box in which coffin
is inclosed thought of this state aftet
the train had resumed its journey.
put the pay money into the safe. turned
the combination lock and retired. fell
into doze from which ! was aroused
with a start by what seemed to be the
ticking of the sounder. 1t said as cleal
as if some one had spoken: 'Bewarel
danger threatens!' | sat up in bed
The moon was shining brightly through
the window. gazed intently at the
sounder. 1t made not the slightest
motion, yet the message came again
this time even more startlingly dis.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

tinct than before. What could it pos
sibly mean? l thought that l was
dreaming.
AT any rate, upon hearing the third
message my mind instantly reverted
to the huge box in the freight corner.
The partitioning of my little apart
ment did not extend as high as the
roof, but merely a distance of about five
feet above the level of my bed, and by
standing on the bed ! could peer over
the top and see all parts of the interior
of the station. l rose stealthily to an
erect position and looked over the edge
of the partition. The first thing l saw
was the box, standing on end near
window in the extreme end of the sta
ton; and as | looked, | saw its top
slowly rise and mans head protrude
itself.
ut was thick, brutalized face, with
grizZled whisliers. Instantly it flashed
across my mind that it belonged to
Grizzly Bill.
"The sight sent my heart into my
throat with bound, for | realized only
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
NEAR-SlGHTED AND iMPUlSIvE.
When She Put Her Theory Into Practice
the Kesult Was Rather Amusing.

When She Put Her Theory Into Practice
the Result Was Rather Amusing.
She was near-sighted and impulsive,
and she felt called upon to right num-
ber Of the wrongs of humanity, in CON
sequence of which she was frequently
in the hottest of hot water.
She was walking along North Clark
street the other day, with her eye
glasses dangling from her chain, and
eXpoundirg one of her theories to a
politely interested friend.
THE fact is" she was saying, "that
only a small percentage of women are
fitted to have the care of their children.
In my opinion all children should be
taken from parents who are not up TO
the approved standard and"
"But, you see, the parents might OBJ
ject," broke in her friend, besides,
what would become of the poor
bGbies?'
THE parents must be convinced that
it is a matter of right and advance
ment, and, as for the children, the state
must provide nurseries under the care
of well-equipped-my goodness! that
woman will kill her baby!"
She dashed into the street where Il
woman, who was apparently uncon-
scious Of an approaching cGble train,
was trundling baby carriage across
the tracks.
1t was the work of an instant to
snatch the carriage from the hands OF
the astonished woman and propel it
beyond the line of danger; then, as the
car whizzed by, she turned upon her in
wrath.
"A nice mother you are" she painted.
cant You take any better care of your
child than that? Ii was a mercy that
the little angel was not killed through
your carelessness!"
The woman put her hands on her
hips and regarded the speaker.
"And who said anything about a
baby?" she demanded, in a high, sar
castle key, Tin II washlady, / am; an
it's n bundle Of dirty clothes I'm TAX
ing home an not child at all. An how
would it be the business of a chit ike
you if"
But the petticoated philanthropist
heard no more. With one swift glance
at the shapeless bundle tied in check
cred tablecloth, which filed the car
riage, she fled as if for her life.-Chica
go Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
FOOD FOR CHILDREN.
A Few Facts Which Mothers Would
DO We'll TO Remember

A Few Facts Which Mothers Would
DO Well TO Remember.
No solid food of any kind should be
given to a child until it has the larger
share of its first teeth. Even then it
must not be supposed that because =
child has acquired its teeth it may par
take of all kinds of food with impunity.
The digestive apparatus of child diff
fcrs greatly from that of an adult
in it's anatomical structure and in the
character and amount of digestive
fluids, and it is by no means proper to
allow a child to eat all kinds of even
wholesome food which a healthy adult
stomach can digest with impunity, to
say nothing of the rich, highly seasoned
viands, sweetmcats and epicurian
dishes which seldom fail to form some
part of the bin of fare. Children are
not likely to crave unsuitable foods un-
less taste for such articles has been de-
veloped by indulgence in them-Mrs.
+. L. Kellogg, in Good Housekeeping,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

Pour over squares of stale sponge
cake very sweet custard into which
ripe currants have been stirred and
serve at once. Or, stir ripe eurrants
thiclly into rich batter made with two
eggs, half cup of sweet cream, one cup
Of sugar, one teaspoonful of baking
powder and enough -four to stir thin:
pour all into buttercd basin and steam
one hour. Or, stir currants thickly into
q nice bread pudding, Or, put layers OF
bread nicely toasted and buttered into
baking dish with very ripe sweetencd
currants between them. Pour over q
little water-just enough to moisten
the bread-and bake the pudding about
half an hour; then serve it with sweet,
enctl crenm
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

"Yes dear wife," and he closed h:s
eyes, the end is near. The world grows
dark about me. There is mist around
he gathering thicker and thicker and
there, as through cloud, hear tho
music of angels-sweet and sad"
mo, 10, John, dear; that's the brass
band on the corner"
What" said the dying man, jump.
ing from his bed and ilinging the boot
jack at the leader. "lIave these scoun'
drels dared to come around here when |
am dying!" And he recovered. - Bay
City Chat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10


CAME A VOLLEY OF OATITS.
too well that the outlaw would stop
at nothing to get the money which
he knew was in my possession. To
him murder was child's play. But after
the first emotion of fear | felt per-
fectly calm. In truth, felt as though
fate had thrown this desperate in my
way SO that | could conquer him.
don't know why felt thus; probably
| experienced the same emotions that
a soldier does who goes into battle with
fear and trembling, yet who, when
actually in the midst of danger, feels
as cool and collected as though he
were out of reach of all possibility OF
harm.
81 got out of bed, picked up the coal
shovel and scuttle and made as much
noise as possible. AS the night had been
an unusually cool one fire was burn,
ing, and as l passed the stove grabbed
my revolver and thrust it into my right
coat pocket. Into my left pocket
thrust some nails and a hammer. Then,
whistling as loudly as possible to mis-
lead the desperate in the box, | left
the little Office and walked across the
floor of the freight part of the station.
When Immediately in front of the box
l sprang at it with the fury of a man
fighting for his life and overturned it.
1t fell to the floor, top up, with re-
sounding crash. Instantly was astride
the box driving nails into the lid as hard
and fast as a man in terror for his life
could do. And all that while ! was
yelling at the imprisoned outlaw at
the top Of my voice, telling him tkat
if he so much as breathed | would in.
stantly kill him.
"But my threats did not appear to
frighten him much. From the interior
of the box came a volley of muilled
oaths that would have astonished n
Digger Indian. never heard such hor-
rible profanity. | fired my pistol twice
in the air to let him know that meant
business. After awhile he became
quiet. I carefully examined the box
and found that there was no danger
of suffocatipg, for at the upper end
were a number of tiny perforations
which freely admitted air.
81 sat astride that box until my as
sistant arrived at seven o'clock. 1t was
long and trying vigil, but the magni-
tude of my victory buoyed me up. Ny
assistant was almost too much amazed
to speak when | told him of my cap
ture. He quickly went TO the mines
and told the superintendent to hasten
at once with a sufficient guard of men
to the station and take Grizzly Bill into
custody. 1t didn't take long to do this;
and when Bill was hauled by no gentle
hands from the box he was .he angriest
outlaw ever captured. lie fought like
tiger, but it was of no use. The men
who had him captive knew how danger
Gus he vas. He was securely bound,
and later in the day taken TO Piliev,lle,
where he was subsequently sentenced
to long term of imprisonment in an
eastern pgnitentiary.
THAT little adventure" concluded
the major, proved to be the turning
point in my career. was promoted to
an important position in the city, where
| prospercd, as you see. am to-day
quite content with myself and the
world in general. Thus you see Grizzly
Bill's undoing was my making"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
WOMAN FROG HUNTER.
How New Jersey Maiden Makes Com
Portable Living.

Portable Living.
Miss Mona Seldom, of Friendship, n.
j., is a hunter of renown. The game
she bags is frogs. For seven years she
has been supporting herself by her
unique method. Now she is one of the
most prosperous citizens in the little
town, and she is reputed to have bank
account which, if it keeps on growing,
will eventually enable her to give up
frog shooting. Before she took to frog
shooting Miss Seldom taught school in
the country regions. She did not partic-
larly enjoy teaching, for her pupils were
frequently boys about twice as big as
herself, and they had that particular
form of humor which shows itself in
being obstreperous. Moreover the sal
airy did not satisfy Miss Selden's ideas
of proper compensation. Consequently,
when she found that frogs were cost
ly luxury she resolved to invest her
savings in frog farm. Friendship be-
ing rich in bogs and swamps, Miss Sell
den bought 90 acres of land, fenced it
in and began to raise frogs for the New
York market, to the scornful delight of
her neighbors. They thought she was
a harmless and amusing lunatic when
they saw her practicing shooting frogs.
But whan they learned that she cleared
$1,000 the first season, those who came
to scoff remained to initiate, and frog
shooting became a popular occupation
in Friendship. The other shooters sell
their game to Miss Selden, who in turn
sells it to the market.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

Try washing glass gas shades or
globes with tepid water in which a little
soda and blue have been dissolved. Turn
down to drain, wipe with soft, dry
leather. If the globes should have the
least crack or flaw in them be very care
full to keep your hands well protected
with the towel when drying them, as
if the glass were to ely" suddenly q
painful and perhaps dangerous cut
might result. When adjusting globes
never screw them tight, or they are
certain to break when the gas is lighted,
as glass expands with heat. -
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
a Rema rlxable Case.

"Herc's sensational elopement story
that is rather remarkable" he said,
looking up from his newspaper.
docs it fail to say that the girl is
beautiful" ?" she asked.
40. 1t says that she is 'entrancing-
ly lovely" he replied.
Then what is there remarkable
about ii? ?" she inquired
''It fails to say that she moves in
either an exclusive set or the highest
circles of society," Chicago Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

Hello, Iialkst, where have you bccn?"
asked Hiland, who met his friend Oh
the street, looking very weary.
Been fishing"
What did you catch?"
"Nothing."
"Nothing?"
"No; not even a train for Lome."-
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tclegraph.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

Honest Barber-NIr. jerks, you know
| never bother my customers about buy
ing my hair restoratiyes, and such
things, but | must say to you, in all
candor, that your hair is disappearing
dreadful fast. Now, my Elixir of Life,
if applied in time
Mr.. jerks (sadly)-No use, my friend.
Nothing can stop my hair from coming
out but death, or divorcc.-N. Y. Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

"Do you really think you will te
nappy with me?" asked Eslneralaa
Longcofiin of Gus DeSmith, to whom
she is engaged.
"Ive no doubt of it, You see am un2
of these easily satisfied sort of fellows
who never expects much, anyhow" re.
piled Gus.-Texas Sitter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

81 should think, she said, sympathet-
ically, to the young man who acts, that
you would get tired of saying the same
thing over and over"
"No," he answered, with pensive sad
ness, lit isn't that that makes us tired.
It's hearing the same thing over and
over when we ask for the salary that
never came. e."-NYashinCton Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

Brown-The goal of his ambition was
a million dollars. He has it notv, and
every time he thinks of the fact he feels
blue.
Robinson-lIow is that?
Brown-lNell, he had two millions 4
one time and he dropped onc.-Brock-
lyn Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

'IIow do you like your new bike, Mss
Wheeler?"
"Splendidly! Why, Mr.. Pedleman,
do you know, it rides so easily that half
the time it seems as though it wanted to
run away with mel"
Perfectly natural it should, I om
sure. If l had its chances l would DO
so, too."-Odds and Ends.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

"IIeavcns Who is that throwing a
wheelbarrow over the bannisters?"
Don't get nervous; that is only the
girls in the dramatic school upstairs
learnig how to faint."-Chicago Rec
ord,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

"Bobby, I'm glad to see that you
have taken good care of this knife and
have not lost it as you did the one you
had the other day.
"Yes'm; this 'un's mine-th' one
lost wa pops" ."-Chicago Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
His Rival.

She-Did you hear Mr.. Gushiugton?
Ills conversation is ineNpressbly sweet.
He-Swect? A liberal flow of san
does not necessarily have any effect
upnn the maple sugar market.-Boston
Transcript.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10
Too AnectIonate.

Mamma-Iou know, Johnnie, that
when mamma whips her little boy she
does it for his own good.
Johnny-Mamma, wish you didn't
think quite so much of me.-Tit-Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

Wise Father Ito married son)-YoL
nre living very nicely, see; but ere you
saving any money?
Wise Son (v'hispering)-Yes, but
don't tell my wife.--N. Y. Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

She-What charming teeth Mrs.
IIighsae has!
He-Sou flatter me, madam.
She--Oh, pardon; you are her hus-
band?
He-Oh, no; only her dentist.-Judy
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-10

the outer row of rings and formed in
tasteful bows at the corners, ribbon
also forming the means of suspension
ard being bowed at the top.-Eva NJ.
Niles, in Boston Globe.