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Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17


MOT Even the labor Duy Aot Create. one.
Say the LawserA
There would seem 10 DO no such thing
in this country n8 a national holiday.
Lawyers assert that even Labor day,
which was sot apart by oct Of congress
IN 1894 in such manner as 20 lead the
oonhding layman TO suppose it at loaat
70 bo q national holiday, n not such
outside Of tho District Of Columbia un-
less By state enactment The creation
aud regulation Of holidays have been
leit entirely 10 the legislatures Of the
individual states.
The act Of congress concerning Labor
day was approved June 2s, 1894 Il pro-
yides "that tho flrst Monday Of Septem-
bor in each ysar. being the day cele-
brated and known as Labor day, is
hereby made a legal holiday, to all In
tents and purposes, IN the same manner
as Christmas, Jan. 1, Feb 20, May 30
and July are now made BY law public
holidays" "
Clearly the proper construction Of
this statute can be arrived at only By
reference to the provisions bearing upon
the other holidays named Tho act max
ing holidays Of Jan. /, July 4. Christ
mas aud ''any day appointed on recon-
mended by the president Of the United
States as a day Of public fast or thanks
giving" was passed in June, 1870, and
was restricted IN its effect 20 the Dis
triot Of Columbia. These days are holi-
dnva a., tho w rfouo nfofo- o,.ir a. t1,o,-
are made 80 by the various state iogis-
latures.
The act Of Jan. 81, 1879, makes Feb.
90 legal holiday, and the aot Of Aug.
81. 1888, does the Same for May 80,
and both are restricted ia their applica-
tion 20 tho District Of Columbia. The
act referring to Labor day says nothing
about the District Of Columbia, but Il
does say that the first Monday Of Sep
tember shall be a legal holiday, ito all
intents and purposes. in the same man
ner as Christmas, Jan. i, Fab % Assss.y A.ss.y
30 and-JGiy are now made by law
public holidays.
The intents and purposes for which
and the manner in which those days are
made holidays are expressly limited to
the District Of Columbia, and so, by
necessary inference, is the act referring
70 Labor day.
The misleading language Of the Labor
day act has led to prevalent statement
that the first Monday of September is q
holiday throuRhout the United States
by congressional enactment. New York
Tribune
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17
a Ulump Or 7rsss Jsss vlA,Ss 4vps--e.
the Raunen OF MANY eolrfs,.-

q Ciump or Trees Upon Vfnith Appeared
the Names OF Many Soldiers.
II don't quite understand, and new
or could" said an observer. "what
prompts people to write their names in
public places. Trees have always been
favorite objects upon which 70 carve
names, and the smooth bark Of the
beech offers q field most inviting TO the
knife of the carver. I saw once, bunch
Of beech trees upon which thousands Of
names had been cut This waa in vir-
ginia, close by the left bank Of s.be
James river A ravine made pack from
the river, and at the head OF this ravine
there was a spring. Around the spring
was this clump Of beech trees.
1.-THE names carved on these trees
were those Of soldiers who had been en-
camped thereabout In the time Of the
civil war and who had come to this
spring for water. It was in 1879 that
saw them. 30 that they must have been
there then at least IA years. They had
probably been there longer. About q
third Of the names were still legible.
Many Of them were the names Of men
Of Pennsylvania regiments. Those that
had become illegible were mainly those
that had been carved ON smaller trees.
"There was one big tree that had up
ON it, I should think, 500 names. They
encircled it for 30 feet up from the
ground. 1t seemed as if some of those
among the highest must have been cut
by men who swung down from the first
branch, and ono could imagine that
men stood ON one another's shoulders 10
reach above the names already carved
by men standing ON the grgund, OF tina.
perhaps there was l9d mp beside the
tree horse upon whose back the carver
stood.
These namss may have been carved,
every one 81 them, simply as a pastime,
sid yet it seemed somehow as though
this was a case in which the carving
might have been done in something
more than a merely idle spirit. New
York Sun.
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17
RaIIard,e SnoM LInIment. |.

This Imminent Is different in compo-
Hition from any other liDiment on the
market. IL is a scientific discovery
which results Ia it being the most peno-
trating Liniment ever known. There
are numerous white limitations, which
may be recommended because they pay
the seller q greater profit. Beware Of
these and demand Ballard's BnoW Lint
ment. ltposiuvely cures Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Sprains, Bruises, Wounds,
IN Back, Barb Wire Cuta, Sore Chest or
Throat, and "a especially beneficial H.
Pafalysia. Sold By w. o portordold 2
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17

Among the attractions Of the town Of
Bourne, Mass, are two historic cellars.
One was dug by the Plymouth colony
and the other by the Dutch traders.
These cellars lie side by side, and the
structures bniltsover them were filled
with goods 30 necessary for the comfort
Of the early pilgrims as we'll as the
Dutch. The pilgrims needed manufac.
tured goods such as the Hollander had
for sale and the Dutch required prod.
uots such as the colony could supply.
Governor Bradford, in HIS diary, states
that this block house was built as early
as 1897, only seven years after the land
ing Of the MaydoWer. st Louis Globe.
Democrat
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17

They tell story Of an unfortunate So
oiety woman, who, being terribly pushed
Tor a gown 10 wear at a great occasion,
sold sovon gowns fer the price Of one to
Nine. 4. Among these gowns was one
hardly rumpled, and which, though
very magnificent. had evidently been
worn at most only oloa This dress
Mma x. sold as q model to Nine. r.,
who was the society Woman's dress
maker, and who had been obdurate
about making another thing for the poor
little woman without cash down.
When this model came IN, she
saw a chance for big return q money,
20 she compromised with her customer
and agreed TO let her have model dress,
Just imported, for a very low figure.
Whereaf the poor woman paid all tho
money sho had received fer all her
dresses, aud out Mime. Y. brought tho
model The poor woman talked her1f Z
blue In the face, but she could not sey
anything 10 protect herself without b.
lraying her dealing with Nine. r., %.
poor thing, sho danced In her old FRO <
after all. having swapped all her other
gowns Tor the privileges. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17

without Il she would lose the brightness Of
her eyes, the fillneaa Of her cheeks and her
vivacity. Health brings all these things
but health means more than most people
think Of Real health must mean that
woman Il really a woman. That che e
strong and perfect IL a sexual way, a. well
as ~ every other. That she is capable Of
performing perfectly the duties Of matern-
ity. Upon her strength IN this way depends
20 a large extent her general health, her
good looks and her attractivcuess. Some
women are born stronger than others.
Some are born with what ia called con-
atitutionai wenknessn % II ia easier for some
women to retain health and strength than
4 q for others. Some seem able 20 do any
thing they like, whenever they like, with
out serious results. Still, there Is no rca-
son Why women should not enjoy perfect
health. Those who DO not, need only take
the proper precautions and the proper rem
edy to become perfectly well and strong.
Dr. Picrce'a FaVorite Prescription will cure
any arrangement Of the distinctly feminine
onyanism. Il is absolutely certain. There
are some who have neglected themselves
30 long that q complete cure ia next 70 iin-
possible, but even these Will hnd comfort
and improved health In the use Of the . Fa-
vorite Prescription" II has cured hundreds
Of women who have received no relief what
ever from years Of treatment with good
physicians. II Il absolutely unique In the
history Of medicine. Such a remedy can
be discovered only once. There n nothing
IN the world like Il, nor has there ever been.
Hundreds Of things that every woman ought
70 know, are contained In DR.. Pierce'r Med
icai Adviser which will be sent abf0fsfeiv
yres on receipt Of ~ one-cent stamra -
cover cost Of mailing only Wolifs. n ~
pensary Medical Association, Buhqo nv
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17
- I.i.lls Thl.r - 49,.

A noted man passed mp Chestnut
street. and everybody smiled when they
glanced as him and made laughing re-
marks 70 each other.
The reason for their mirth lay IN the
fact that no carried in full view Of ev-
erybody-stuck IN the front pocket Of
Lis ovorooat--a legal document bearing
tho word Mortgage" in largo and con-
spicuous letters. Philadelphia Call
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17

Senior PaTtnoF-WhAt are you look
ing 20 glum Overf
Junio prtner-Got . note from my
wife that The pug is lost Now, II /
don't 1ympathfze for her q whole lot,
she will say ! am a cold blooded brute,
and if / DO lympathiEo Rhe viii suspect
that ] hired some one 20 steal the dog
and am inst condohng with her for q
blua. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17

Aoeording % oriental tradition The
comb q Noah. tho Ark buiider - IL
lhe small town of Nakhtoheyan, near
ne foot Of olonnt Ararat "a a. said 70
fs nicha "a tnB wall Of an abandoned
fortress
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17

Whgisohe woman
attractive and an
ether r.otf 10 isnr
entirely q question
Of age or features
or intelicct. The
most admirable and
Attractive thing
about an attractive
woman a. her wo-
maullness. Hvcry-
body admfres a
womanly woman.
Everybody doesn't
realize Just what n
in that makes her
wonaniy. She must
have health, Of
courue. because
Southwest-sentinel., 1896-03-17

10 the English army q soldier is
drummed TO church just az be is 70 odrill
or dress parade
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
DEATHS.

In, this city, July %, Patric,. Foley, aged 33
years.
Funeral Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock from
NO. As Center street.
[Services at the Cathedral of theEImmaculate
conception at $50 O'Clock.
In this city July %, Levi A. Gray, aged &c
years, months IA days.
Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, from
MS late residence, No. % Carleton street.
lBurlal at convenience of family
Az Aliens Corner Deerlng. July %. Joseph
Llitlefed, 4th, formerly of Wells, aged S9y years,
Burial at Wells.
In Falmouth, July %. George Rose, aged so
years. months
N Phipshurg. July 81. Martha E.. daughter
OF the late Edward Percy, aged SO years.
,c IN Rockland. July 20. Lizzie s. Walker, aged
~. IN haennebunk. July 10, Mrs. Louise Hall
aged "a years.
In Bethel. July 16 Mrs William Gray.
~ years.
=, In Waterville. Mrs. Elizabeth G. soule, aged
va IN lHalowell, July 8, Lewis Bryant aged 7s
Inc funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Jensen
s VIII TAKE place Saturday afternoon at O'Clock
rom her late residence. No. 116 Pearl street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
OBITUARY..


LeV1 "A. Gray.
MIR. Levi A. Gray of Gray's Portland
Business college, died at an early hour
yesterday morning at his residence on
Carleton street. He had long been
afflicted with dropsy, and week ago
underwent an operation for this tronble
His death was the result of a complca-
tion of diseases.
Mr. Gray was born in New York state
in 1880, and was therefore &c years of
age. He graduated at ObeIlin colleges
Oberlin, Ohio, in the class of 1855 He
came to Portland in 1864. when he be-
came associated with Bryant & Stratton
in the management Of one of their branch
business colleges in this city, and in 1866
bought out their interest. a continue
ns solo proprietor, under the name OF
Portland Business college, until 1856,
when his son, Mr.. T. L. Gray. was ad-
mitted as partner. Mr.. Gray was q
man of sterling integrity and was
possessed in large measure of those
position which drew to him large circle
of friends, who will sincerely mourE his
loss.
Mr.. Gray was prominent Mason and
mem Der of Ancient Landmark lodge,
and St. Alban Conhman6ery. He was
for several years valued member of the
school board. He leaves widow. a son,
Mr.. 4. L. Gray, and daughter, Mrs
Flank H. Little.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
LABOR CONVENTION.
Circular Issued by President of the Maine
Branch.

The following circular has been sent
out to the various labor unions in Maine
Fellow Workmen-Reoognizi the fact
that the past six months has seen d
marked improvement in the strength OF
the Trade unions of the State of Maine,
but also knowing that we are not yet in
the condition which we should be to sue
ceasfully struggle against the corpora
tions and manufacturers for the enact
ment of the 54-hour bill at the next term
of the legislature, and for any other
measures which the laboring people OF
the state may wish to present therefore
the executive council of tho Maine State
Branch. A. Z. Of L., have deemed it
advisable to call O special convention OF
ths state branch 20 be- holden in Port
land on Sunday, July 28th. The conyen.
ton will be called to order at 9. 80 a. m,
at Central Labor Union hall, 1874 IL
Middle street.
Many important questions are to be
presented at this convention, and every
nnion in the state is earnestly req uested
to send delegates whether affiliated
with the state branch or not
The basis of representation will be two
delegates for every union of one hundred
Or less, and one delegate foF each ad-
Gitional hundred or fraction thereof.
Hoping to see every union represent
ed, We remain,
Yours fraternally.
f. II. HATCH, President
T. NJ. O'NEIL, Secretary Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24

Chicago, July 23.-A special from Mil
waukee says: at seems probable that
Henry G. Payne, the national committee
''ian from Wisconsin, who was expected
to do large share of the work in the
present campaign in the Western States,
Will have to retire from actual service on
account of III health. Mr. Payne has for
long time been almost a physical
wreck on account Of overwork. He has
had during the last year several faint
ing spells and last Sunday had one in
which he remained unconscious for an
hour.
He said yesterday My health is not
AS good as ! would like and l will have
to take rest for few days. Nothing
but continued i'll health, however, will
prevent me from continuing in the man.
aRement OF the Republican campaign in
the West.
Mi. Payne says there is not scintilla
of truth in the report that Mr.. Hanna and
he had quarrel in Chioago.'
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
A Brave Deed.

Mr.. A. S. Spaulding, clerk at the
post office performed an act OF heroism
yesterday morning in stopping runaway
horse on Portland street. The animal
was tearing along at u furious rate and
was just about to take to the sidewalk
on which were playing number of chill
dren, unconscious of their danger, when
Mr.. Spaulding jumped to the horses
head and after hard struggle brought
him to a standstll. 1t was brave deed
and Mr.. Spaulding took desperate
chances to save the children from being
injured.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
THAT DENTAL NIIRMARY.
DR.. Kelly of Portland Says 1t is Surely
Coming.

At the dental convention just con-
cluded. DR.. Kelley said:
"We are going to have a dental mfr
mary in PORTLAND, SO far as know, the
first of it's kind that will be worthy of
the name Of q charitable dental infirma-
ry. l trust we may be able to make it
charitable and to help the people to holp
themselves in dental way. How hard
that will be Lam fully aware, but the
average A American does not accept chart
ty until he is forced to it, and Portland
Is decidedly an American city. Thereto
l do not look for much abuse of our
| kindness, and in fact / much more fear
that the people il their pride will go
aud pay to have thcir teeth extracted
rather than take advantage of our chart
| ty and have them preserved. / think
| that the greatest good that will come out
OF such an infirmary will be in its edu-
cation of the poor, in instilling in them
the importance of thor teeth to them,
the necessity of tho proper care OF their
teeth ana how to take care. 1t will only
be through education that tho elect
of the teeth by the poor can b, overcome.
| 1t Is through the lack OF recognizing
this principle that SO many of our at
tsmpts to uplift the poor and ignorant
| fail. However, l think that by this fall
We will have enough subscribed to pur-
0'hsSo tiiS luEHioHIHSS lOI tulS luiiIl&Ty,
and then we will begin, and trust that
next year | can tell you something of
how it hns worked. The Eye and Far
Infrmary of this city has given us a
room in which to establish this dental
inflrmary, and DR.. Fellow Dir. Packard
and myself have been appointed surgeons
of the oral surgery and dentistry by tho
board of directors of the Eye and Ear
| infirmary. This, as you see, is very
great help to Us, as we 40 not haya to
pay for rent fuel, light or service. In
fact we only have to purchase our dental
furnishings and material and GO ahead.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
THE NEW ELEVATOR.
1t Is Possible That 1t May Be Built of
Steel.

There is a possibility that in the con-
struction of the new Grand Trunk grain
elevators an invention sof kind never
seen in this part of the country may be
used.
The architect who Is to draw the plan
for the elevator is considering the advisa-
bility of using steel elevator In place OF
the old styled wooden one. Two OF these
steel elevators are now in use in Toledo,
Ohio, where they have proved even
greater snccess than was anticipated.
With the air tight steel tank taking the
place of the old fashioned elevator, comes
the new method Of handling the grain.
The steel bins are connected with the
vessel nv immense steel tubes and air
pressure moves the grain, as it is needed
| from the storage tank to the ship. The
system could not be put in operation
| with the old style elevator, but the tubes
are now In practical operation at Con-
nersville, Ind. The machinery used in
this Pneumatic system is extremely simp.e
of construction and requires very little
power to operate 1t. By system of air
currents, the grain is taken from the
storage tanks on current of air exactly
as q chip of wood is carried by strea m
of water. The air current is changed by
manipulating two valves one eau sing a
blast, the other suction. A valve in
the tan k is opened allowing the grain to
enter the pipe or tube. When that valve
is closed. another at the end of the tube in
the hold of the vessel is opened and the
grain falls into receiver.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24

A large private party from East Deer
ing visited the ground last evening in a
special car to attend the theatre.
S. ID. Warren Il Co., are making extern
sive repairs on their dam ct Pleasant hill
which necessitates drawing large
amount of water thus lowering the river
considerably
Three large elm trees near the island
were undermined by the change in the
water level and fell across the river, hold
ing up the steamer early Wedr esiay
morning. Manager Goodrich had II large
ciew of men and several horses at work
and the Instructions were removed in
a shor5 time. At present until the re-
Eairs are com pleted and the level raised
to its usual height the steamer Santa
Maria, whioh has a very light draught, is
the only ono i'll service, AMI even at that
is Obliged TO stop a short distance above
her regular landing at the draw.
Tho new rustic bridge across the ra-
vine has been completed and is fine
about 10 feet above the Bottom of the ra-
wins and is 20 feet wide in the centre,
where seats have bean arranged. thus
making cosy and shady retreat
fine spring has been found in the IA
vine which is being fenced in and will
soon be occupied by the handsome moose
owned by the company.
The theatre is very prettily decorated
with japanese lanterns and umbrellas
which present most attractive picture
ut night The Japs have caught on in
great shape and their praises are gung by
every one who sees them.
The party that went out Wednesday
from the Fraternity house arc enthusiasts
tic over the kindness shown them at the
park. There were rs children in the par
ty. Mr.. Blaisdell, the landscape arohi-
tect, gave each one q bag of candy, the
pop corn man gave bag Of pop corn
and Mr.. Smith of the Casino provided
delicious lunch.
The mem bers and friends OF the Aged
Brotherhood Association will celebrate
their anniversary on the 9th inst, by
goiug to Riverton Park, and having a
dinner. Ali for 20 cents The commit
tee are Geo. A. Thomas, A. +. Ger.ish,
and Benz. W. Jones.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
CHILD KILLED.
Run Over BY Maine Central Train at
Skowhegan.

Albert Lessar, three-year old son of
Richard Lessar, was playing on the track
between the rails at Skowhegan. when
the train due ut that place OF 10. SO
o'clock came along and ran over the
child, killing it instantly. The affair
of the railroad bridge. The mother
would have met the same fate, but she
failed to reach the track in time before
the train came along. George Libby was
engineer and Anderson conductor. II
WAS sharp curve where the accident
occurred SO that the child could not be
seen before the train was upon them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
SET HIS HAY ON FIRE.
Mrs. T. w. Nilliken of Portland Subdued
the Frightened Horses.

Oscar Hodgdon was at work for Rev.
L. N. Burlington on his farm at East
Northport Thursday afternoon and was
hauling load of pressed hay to the city.
After leaving the barn Mr.. Hudgdon
lighted his pipe and few minutes later
found that his load was ON fire. A. j.
Hartman came along just then from one
direction and Mr.. Burlington from the
other, and they succeeded in saving the
team and greater part of the hay. A
buck board load of ladies also rendered
valuable assistance, Mrs. +. W. Miiiken
of Portland showing unusual skill in
managing the frightened horses. Had it
not been for the arrival of the other
teams just ut the right time the hay and
wagon would have been destroyed. even
il tie teamster succeeded in getting his
horses haTnessed in season.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
Mayor Baxter Entertains.

Yesterday afternoon His Honor Mayor
Baxter, entertained the mem berH of the
city government, their families, (and
whore they had guests these were includ-
ed in the invitation), at Mackworth's ISL
and Mayor Raxter's beautiful country
seat.
It was happy party that took the
steamer Madeleine from Portland Pier
Mt O, clock There were about so ladies
and gentlemen. The day was more like
S eptem Der than July, and the air WAS
as invigorating as wine. After de-
Hghtful sail Mackworth's was reached,
and the party was most Hospitality greet
ed by the host and hostess, whose ele-
CANT residence was fragrant with flowers
and whose beautiful grounds were de-
light to the eye.
The ladies and gentlemen inspected The
fine blooded stock for which Mayor Bax-
ter's place is noted. The st. Lam bert
cream and butter that is supplied to SO
many households in the city. come from
his dairies Many enjoyed the beautiful
paintings by well-known artists that
adorn the walls of the villa, and listened
to the fine music and enjoyed the de-
lights Of conversation.
Two mines were organized for a game
of base ball, one was captained by
Messenger Macgowan and the other BY
Councilman Kent. 1t was a splendidly
fought game and resulted in tie, Is to
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
EASTMAN BROS, { BANCROFT.

Is. The great feature of the game was
the umriring of Overseer Edgar e..
Rounds. Every decision of the umpire
was greeted with yells and under his
umpiring the two mines beat the world
as kickers.
|. Light refreshments were served during
the afternoon and the party returned
home about tea time most agreeably i'm
pressed by their visit.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
An Elegant Dray.

An elegant dray, drawn by four large
dark bay horses, attracted much alton
ton OH the street yesterday. 1t is the
dray of Mr.. j. J. O'Briep, who, with
Messrs. Andrew T. and Joseph g.
O'Brien, aud Mr.. r. L. Gushing OF
Brookliue, Mass, are driving from that
town to Bar Harbor. These gentlemen,
with their two grooms, are stopping at
the Congress Square hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-24
MARRIAGES

In Windham. July 18, by Rev. J. Z. Atkins,
AT Columbia Falls, July Ii, Henry Archer and
Miss Blanche Dorr
In I.vermore, July Is, Charles NJ. Dillingham;
and Miss Bertha E. Ingersoll, both of Canton.
In Smithton, July 10, A. p Rainsburg OF
Brooklyn, Iowa, and Mrs. Evelyn L. Rowe OF
SmithtOn.