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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07
Beliefs About Cats.

The traditional association of cats with
old maids comes from the fact that in
the Middle Ages cats were always kept
in nunneries
The Arabs have an old legend about
the cat which relates how that animal
was created to keep down the mice who
swarmed in Noah's ark and devoured the
food of the other inhabitants.
In the south of France there is belief
that if cat be carried in a cart and the
wind blow from it to the horses, they i'm
mediately fall tired, and if any part of
the drivers clothing be made from cat
skin the horses will feel as if they were
drawing double burden.
In medieval France cats had bad
name, and it was customary to burn
numbers of them in a bonfire upon ST.
Johns day. There still exists a receipt
for money paid to one Lucas Pommer-
reaux in 1916 'sfor having supplied for
three years all the cats required for the
fire on st. Johns day as usual.
The belief that cats were connected
with sorcery and were preferred attend
ants of witches is said to be of Egyptian
origin. When Typhon, the evil princi-
Pile, terrified the gods and goddesses so
much that, to protect themselves they
took upon them the shape of animals,
Bast, the cat goddess, who was also the
goddess of witchcraft, assumed the shape
of cat
Russian peasants say that the furry
coat of the cat was originally designed
for the dog, but that nobler animal for
feited it by growing impatient at the
slow distribution of gifts at the creation,
and therefore going over to the evil one
in the hopes of getting something better.
Since then the dog has hated the cat,
because he suspects her of having stolen
his coat
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

The reduction of the duty on clothing
wool made by the Senate is of course very
displeasing to Judge Lawrence and the
other Ohio shepherds, who were not fully
satisfied with high rate of the original
bill and hoped to get still higher one
from the Senate However the people who
wear clothes in Ohio greatly outnumb Der
those who raise sheep, so that the reduc-
ton is likely to please far more people
than it will affront.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

The Greeks as people have undoubted-
ly shown great enthusiasm and courage,
but they seem to have lost sight, for the
most part, Of the main point in g mill
tary campaign. Unorganized enthusiasm
supplied with the old fashioned Gras
single leaders of French origin, sighted
only up to 1900 yards, should not be ex-
pected to win in the end against disci-
plined army equipped with Mauser rifles
of recent pattern, magazine arm at
that, sighted up to 2125 yards, or consid-
erably more than mile. The disparity
in weapons is almost enough to eventually
turn the scale in favor of the Turks,
were other conditions anywhere near
equal. The Greeks need more men like
General Smolentz to lead them, and their
duty is to submit themselves to better
discipline and training. The Greek does
not lack courage, but he is weak where
the Turk is strong, and that is in I'M
Yielding obedience to his officers in COM
mand
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

A summary in the twelfth annual re-
port of the United States civil service
commission shows that during the year
the number of places subject to civil SER
vice examination was increased by Il 70S,
making the total number of places to
which appointments can now be made
only through competition about $1,000.
The commission admits that the classified
service has been extended as far as it can
go in the Departments Of Agriculture,
interior, Post Office, Labor, and the Fish
commissions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

Gov. Black has signed the Greater New
York charter and soon we shall have the
honor of having the second largest city in
the world. We shall also have the dis
honor of having the worst governed city
in the world, if Tammany gets possess
ion Of the Greater New York, as in all
probability it will
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

Col. 7. G. Ainsworth, of the War De-
partment in recent compilation finds
that there are now 1 ,095, 62S survivors of
the union armies in the Civil war, and
that about 1000 are at the present time
on the pension roll of the government
He shows the probable rate of decrease
at periodically stated intervals of years
up to 1915, eighty years after the war,
when, according to his estimate, the last
veteran will most likely have passed away.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

England has thirty six war ships in the
Mediterranean. England's safety lies
in her preponderating power on the sea,
and should she lose her proverbial "rule
of the wave,' her isolated position in
the European tangle might become an
extremely critical one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

There seems to be no doubt that ex-
Gov. Burleigh will succeed the late Mr.
Milliken as Congressman from the Au-
gusta district in Maine. Mr.. Manley has
endorsed him. and what Mr.. Manley says
"goes" lin the Augusta District.-Provi-
dence journal.
Oh, no. So far as Mr.. Manley is
concerned it was simply case of getting
on to the band wagon-a place where Mr..
Manley, as well as a good many other
people always delights to be.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

1t is reported that Judge Nathan Goff,
of the United States Circuit Court of APP
peals, has been offered a place in the
United States Supreme Court to succeed
Justice Field who is expected soon to
retire. While Judge Golf was being
talked of for the Cabinet the remark was
attributed to him, that the only place he
could accept would be that of Justice of
the United States Supreme Court.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07
City Of Tacoma, Washington,
8 Per Gent
GOLD BONDS,
Due June 1, 1918. Issued for
Water Works,

Wv SAeSt Wv Nj NO
Assessed Valuation. s2e, ASP. 912
Total Debt, S2.73O 600
Less Water and Light
Debt, 2OSOooO
Net Bonded Debt, CSC. 1000
Population 52,s67 State Census of 1892.
The. city of Tacoma is located on Puget
Sound, and has one OF tho deepest harbors on
the Pacific coast 1t Is the terminus of the
Northern Pacific railroad, and has boat con-
nections with the Canadian Pacific, Union
Pacific and Great Northern Roads, thereby
principal transcontlnental lines. In import
ance as commercial city it is among the first
fodr of the Pacific coast, the others being San
Francisco. Portland and Seattle Tacoma be-
ing the terminus of the Northern Pacific rail
road. and having such splendid harbor facili-
tles, handles great quantities Of wheat and
flour. 1t now leads all others in the shipments
OF these articles 1t is also the point Of ship
ment for large quantities OF coal iron and
lumber, in which the State OF Washington is so
rich.
The banks of Tacoma represent combined
capital OF over 81, 600; the population in
1890 was $4,000. and by the State Census of
1892 it had increased to 81, 867.
The earnings of the Vdter Works since COM
ing into the possession of the City in 1893 haze
been sufficient TO pay all the operating expenses
interest charges on entire 2odter loan, and
le0re surplus available for the Sinking Fund.
This loan was issued under direct vote of
the people and before the execution of the
bonds the matter was submitted to the Supreme
Court of the State of Washington in friendly
suit, the court deciding that the bonds were
valid, forever estopping any question which
might arise in the future as to gtheir valid
ity. The Statute under which these bonds are
issued requires that Sinking Fund shall be
established sufficient to retire them az matur-
ity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07
PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY.

a., me ,e animal meeting of the stockholders of
rne portiand Trust Company will be held at the
1897. at 10 q; m for the election of a board Of
trustees and the transaction of such other busl-
ness that may legally come before the meeting
apr30may7, 14,21,2 8.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY, MAY 2.
STATE OF MAINE.
ARBOR DAY.
A PROCLAMATION.
Rv tho HOVarunr
BY the Governor.

The statutes Of our state wisely declare that
the Governor shall Annually set apart a day in
the spring as ArbOr day, for the planting of
trees shrubs and vines. Shade trees and
scrubs add much to the beauty of our cities
and villages and to the comfort and elegance of
our homes. TO the end that their planting
this day has been established l therefore ap-
point Monday, the 10th day Of May next. to be
observed as Arbor Day and recommend that
all the people OF our state show commendable
zeal in promoting the objects for which this day
is designed, by deyoting the time to planting or
namental trees and shrubs along their streets.
in public parks and other places and around
their homes.
Given at the Executive Chamber. in Augusta.
this thirty-first day OF March, in the year OF
our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and
ninety-seyen and Of the independence of the
United States of America the one hundred
and twenty first.
LLHWELLYN POWERS.
By the Governor,
BYRON BOYD. Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

determine just what constitutes "real
Democrat nowadays. Don Dickinson
taking issue with Col. Watterson, as
might have been expected declares that
the Grover Cleveland Democratic party is
the only true one. There are at least
four distinct divisions of Democrats.
Bryanites, Clevelandites, anti Bryanites
who are not Clevelandites, and anti
Clevelandites who are opposed to all three
of the other elements. These days when
a man is said to be Democrat, as the
Globe-Democrat observes, the country
needs "plans and specifications in order
to be able to place him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-07

Ex-Vice President Stevenson remarks,
GRAFT" 1t would be extremely difficult to
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
COMMERCIAL CLUB CLAM BAKE
Its Members Enjoy an Elaborate One al
Their Club House.

The members of the Wichita CONNER
cial club enjoyed an elaborate clam-bake
az their palatial club house at the corner
Of Topeka ana First. Saturday evening.
Nearly sixty members of the club were
present. and jollier crowd could hardly
be imagined. The menu was al that the
NEST fastidious votary of Epicurus could
desire, and all the c0ncomitants of the
well regulated clam-bake Were there.
Eiue points on the half shell. clam chow
Ger and baked clans were features.
The meru was served on long tables
running through two of the large rooms
On the first floor. Among those who were
present were MeSsrs. 5. l.. Eaton, Il. Is.
Whitney, Charles Is Cohn. Fred w. Bent
ey. Charles II. Pool. (. E. Bleckley, +.
u. Sweet, Dean Gordon, y. Garst, II. T.
Ease. ]. ]. McNamara. L. Vail. Arthur
Faulkner. Charles Aylesbury. T. G. Fitch
:. s Smith. w. VI. Anawalt, ]. z. Hoff-
nan, /. w. Clapp. i. ". Oliver, c. J.
Fletcher. y. Steffen. c. II. Brooks, j. K.
Goldsmith. Henry Ozanne, c. Il. Fulton.
=. ". Southwark. II. Ashton. Charles II.
snnythe, A c. Jobes. J. H. Burns, A. J.
Parks, Chas. Lawrence. r. B. Eames, J.
H Black, c s Leland, II. II. Hettinger,
" ". Johnston. II. +. Shoemaker. :. H.
Fabrique. J. D. Houston, T. e. Wall. B.
A. Ward, George Locke. Joe MaeMahon.
James Dorsey, d. D. Dale. Ray Oliver,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
FOR THE NEW YEAR
Wichita Commercial Club Completes Its
Organization for 81

The Commercial club completed its or
ganization for this year at a meeting
held at the club house last night. The
appointment of the standing committees
OF the organization will be announced
some time this week. The attendance
was quite large and united purpose
was shown to work for the interest of
Wichita during this new year as never
before. A number of very striking
plans, for making most effective the
work of the club, were outlined by var
ious members and, at future meeting,
the club will take some decisive action
on them. The club is now in correspon-
dence with eastern investors who have
faith in the Sun1ower state and il may
not be long before something definite
can be announced with regard TO the
correspondence. Postmaster T. CT.
Fitch and L. w. Clapp, VINO had spent
several days in Topeka as representa-
tives OF the club in behalf of
the state normal project, return
ed yesterday and last night they made a
report TO the club. They were Of course
una BILE to present a very definite report
as the work they did was merely pre-
liminary. They found friends of Wich-
tia in many unexpected places. however.
and, taking into consideration the sup
port OF western Kansas legislators, who
they think win be almost unanimous in
Wichita's favor, they came 10 the conclu-
sion that success IS almost certain.
A list OF the officers and directors for
the new year follows:
c. G.. Cone, president; ]. II. Black,
vice president; Arthur Faulkner. treas
urer; Dean Gordon, secretary: directors.
c. G.. Cohn, J. II. Black. L. W. Clapp,
II. e Case, Thomas G. Fitch. S. c. Ash
ton. Arthur Faulkner, c. H. Smyth. Ed.
Vail, j. ]. Mcnamara, c. H. Brooks,
Charles Aylesbury.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
GRAY Is PARDONED
GOVERNOR MORRILL, SETS THE
PRISONER FREE.
A Man With Life Sentence has the Thrill
ing Happiness of Waiking Forth Into
the Sunlight Of Liberty, After Having
Served Only Two Years-The Hypnotic
the Penitentiary, Would Not Bear the
Test OF Time, in Opinion of the Board
of PardouS.

TIE last Official act Of Governor Nor
rill yesterday was TO sign pardon for
Anderson Gray Of Sumner county. Gray
was incarcerased in the penitentiary for
completely N the murder or Patton by
Mcdonald in 1894. Gray was an extens-
i've land owner. farmer and stockman,
with vast acres six miles west OF Conway
Springs. Coming 10 Wichita on certain
occasion 10 employ help. he engaged two
men-Patton and McDonald-and took
them to his ranch. These two men had
had a difficulty in this city and hence
they went 10 the Gray domain as bitter
enemies. Gray was SO indiscreet as to
join in the anfmosities. telling first one
and then the other to ''go for him. ETC.
He told Mcdonald TO arm himself and
not let Patton get the drop on him. Nc
Donald did as he was advised and killed
Patton as soon as they met. The trial
was very sensational inasmuch as Nc
Donald set up the plea that he was hyp-
Noticed by Gray, the employer. ne trial
resulted in the sending Of Gray TO the
penitertiary for life, Mcdonald going
free. The hypnotic fad seemed 10 cut
big figure among the jurymen, but the
board of pardons of the state, having in
vestigated the matter thoroughly, recent
" recommended the pardon Of Gray, and
the signing Of the pardon was one OF the
last acts Of Governor Morrill,.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Regular meeting of Wichita Encamp-
ment No. 90, !. o. o. F., tonight install
lation of officers and work in the degrees.
E. B. Messerve, scribe.
The Wichita Commercial club will in
dulge in another of its popular progress
i've whist parties tonight for the MEM
bers and their ladies.
The w. c. T. L. will meet at 2:3o
O'Clock this CTuesday) afternoon. Bible
reading, subject: Lessons in the Wild
erness." The directors will also meet.
The ladies of the Unitarian church will
meet to work for the needy at their room
in the court house, on Thursday, January
IA. at 2:30 D. m. All members are spe-
cially urged to be present. By order OF
the president.
Attention. Cooking club There will
be special meeting OF the Cooking club
this afternoon at o'clock sharp. at
Mrs. Campbelis apartments, 81 Fetch
er building A full attendance is partIc-
ularly desired.
Tonight, at the Auditorium. Queen City
Lodge, D. OF H. No. 20. will give their
annual masquerade ball. and as usual,
and enjoyable evening may be expected.
Identification will be required of all
masked ladies.
A benefit luncheon will be given 10 the
Unitarian Ladies society by Mrs. j. E.
Petrie, al her residence. 414 Campbell
avenue, West Side, on Friday. January
10, from to 5 p. m. The ladies of the
Unitarian church hare cordially invited
and each lady is asked to bring friend
with her TO increase the enjoyment OF
the occasion
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
JUDGE scHooNOvEK FIRST IN TOWN
Appellate Judge of the Eastern Division
Arrives in the City.

Judge Schoonover. the new judge Of
the Kansas court of appeals, of the
Eastern division, arrived in the city yes
terday. He was accompanied by his wife
and Miss Crawford, who is to be his
stenographer.
Judge Schoonover is one of the young
est men occupying a seat on the higher
bench in the country. He comes from a
family of judges, and in addition to his
legal attributes excels in oratory, the
papers of his section comparing him to
William Jennings Bryan. In personal ap-
pearance he is not unlike him.
Judge Schoonover was the first of the
new court on the scene. Judge Milton OF
the Western division, and Judge Denni-
son, fresh from the giddy whirl of a
senatorial situation at Topeka, will ar
rive this morning. and the court will pro-
coed to business.
This evening Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. San
key will give reception to the judges,
and their wives, at their elegant home on
North Lawrence avenue. which promises
to be very elaborate affair."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
Red Men Enjoy Meeting Where Bushes
Mingles with Pleasure.

The Ouichita tribe of Red Men installed
officers last night in their lodge room.
They had made no small amount of prep
aratioH, and everything went off very
smoothly as a natural consequence. A
list of the officers is as follows:
y. Dennis-Prophet.
Fred Young-Sachem.
John Ceuroorst-Senior Sachen.
Charles ReitZ-Junior Sachem.
VIM. Fint.eman-C. Of r.
VIM. c. Langdon-C. of w.
J. VI. Snyder-Trustee.
n. Dennis-Dep. Grand SacheTn.
The ceremonies of installation were
very impressive. as were also those which
placed the Daughters of Pocahontas in
their pisitions. as follows:
Helen Dennis-Pocahontas.
Mrs. Bulwer-Winona
Mrs. James Keister-K. Of r.
Miss Theresa Sideli-Asst. K. Of r.
F. W. Wright-Powhattan-
Mrs. Anna Young-K. of Wampun.
Following the installation came a su-
perb banquet, and following this a most
enjoyable hop. showing that Red Men
dc ut sleep" in this neck of the woods.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
TAKE THEIR PLACES
The Newly Elected Oncers OF Sedcwick
County.

The newly elected county officers took
their places at noon yesterday There
were no ceremonies save that of the out
soers taking their overcoatS on their
arms and walking out, and the incomers
taking the oath and hanging up their
hats and coats. or course there were
brief handshakings and congratulations.
but otherwise the changes were proSey--
p. l. Arnett. worthy young farmer.
assumed the duties OF district clerk with
modesty. and :. y. Bridgeman- who has
served the county with conspicuous
ability. retired with his wontei grace.
c. Z Goodyear viii be Mr.. Aruett's dep
uty. Charles Luling viii be retained FOR
clerical services for time and Miss
Birdie Fisk will be stenogra pher.
) Is. Amidon took the place OF John
Davis as county attorney. OF Mr.. Davis
services the record. viii speak. and stand
as recommendation for future honors.
Mr.. Amidon IS the embodiment OF energy,
and IS able 10 make record that win De
a warning TO criminals
In the absence OF Probate Judge Myatr.
who is sick. that Office was turned over
TO Jesse HsyTaker. probate judge-elect.
by F. E Enochs, who has helped NJ
Nyatt so ably for the past two years
Commissioner d. T. Sealock relieved
Mr.. Webb and at once dived into a rush
OF routine business
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
OPENING PERFORMANCE

The Kempton Konedy company OPEN
ed a weeks engagement at the Crawford
Grand last night, presenting The Black
Flag" The copany is wei balanced and
the Performance went off very smoothly
and satisfactorily 10 the large audience.
The first act started out very poorly for
some reason, but the succeeding acts
were good and pleased the audience very
much. Some good speciaities were intro
ducei between acts which brought down.
the house. The banjo specially by Mr..
Truesdale and the cute and bright little
Mascotte were received with repeated
and prolonged encores. Giving away
things seems TO be a fad now. and this
company are not behind in this particular
and will, on Saturday afternoon present
a ladys gold watch and at the night per-
Torrance on Saturday bed room suit
and a parlor set vii, be given 10 the
lucky persons. Tonight The Plunger,"
q sensational comedy, will be put on.