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The Portland daily press., 1897-06-01
WESTBROOk.

Rain prevented the Memorial day pa
rade. The exercises under the auspices OF
Cloudman post, were held in G. A. R.
hall. Rev. Thomas Payne offered
prayer, and the regular exercises were
carried out. Chandler sIBand furnished
music The exercises in the hall were
closed with benediction by Rev. S. N.
Adams, after which several delegations
of g. A. r. men took carriages and
visited the different cemeteries and dec
Grated the soldiers graves In the even
ing the Rev c. G. Phelan gave a fine
memorial address in the NJ. E. church,
which was completely filled. The church
was decorated with pictures and flags.
The G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
turned out in good numbers. Rev. W.
G.. Mann Of Warren church read the Scrip.
lures and made the opening prayer.
The Cleaves Rifles visited Portland in
the afternoon and took part in the pa
rlde. After the parade the company was
reviewed by ex-Gov. Cleaves.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-01

AS RICH as SILK.
Black Ground Brocaded Dress Sateens,
in exquisite designs of lavender, white,
blue and nile. regular 25c quality.
This week 10 l.2c yard.
Table Covers.
100 AKA Fringed Chenille Table Covers,
csc each
Fringed Chenille Table Covers, 1 1-2
yards square, soc each
Draperies.
Lace and Sash Curtains. 500 pairs
Scotch and Nottingham Lace Curtains at
SOC, SOC, 75c. $1.00 to $3.50 pair.
''Values peculiar to this store.''
Genuine Irish Point Lace Curtains,
SLIGO pair, up.
25 pieces Fish Net for Sash Curtains,
10c, - 1-2c yard.
10 pieces double width, lace striped
Curtain Scrim, 4c yarG
1000 Brass Curtain extension Rods, fit
any window, fixtures complete, &c each
1000 best quality Minetto Window
Shades, all ready to hang, CSC each
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-01

DR.. Hawkes. left yesterday for Fryeburg
on three days fishing trip.
Mrs. Jean Berlgand Slocum of this city
will read in the first Baptist church, Port
land, Wednesday evening.
Clinton Anderson Of Exeter, n. H., was
the guest Of his father in this city, yes
terday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-01
PERSONAL.

Major Sidney W. Thaxter and family
are occupying their cottage on Cushings
Island.
The times., 1897-09-24
THE MONETARY COMMISSION.
il Discusses the Financial Question
in ia General Way

The monetary commission held three
sessions yesterday and adjourned last
evening at 10 O'Clock, without having done
anything more than engage in protracted
discussion of the financial question in gen
eral, and the conditions existing in the
various sections OF the country from which
the delegates come.
There was some discussion OF the PROPOSE
ton to hold the meetings of the commission
in Philadelphia. This idea was strongly
urged by those who believe the presence
OF Judge Edmunds is Indispensable TO the
thorough working Of the commission.
Mr.. Edmunds has daughter who is an
invalid, and he does not wish to be away
from home for the length of time that would
be required if he remains constantly with
the commission. There seems to be q
fairly good chance of Philadelphia being
decided upon. The matter VIII be de
| cided Monday, Judge Edmunds having in
the meantime gone back To Philadelphia.
The discussion is conducted hehied closed
| doors, and VIII continue TO be kept within
the range of reasona bic secrecy. 1t was
| deemed best that a general discussion of
the whole subject and the conditions
throughout the country be had before any
tIat those upon who this task should
finally fan would be the better able to
| deal with the subject Therefore, when
the commission Teconvcned yesterday morn
ing ii pa;toob somewhat of the nature Of
an experience meeting, each delegate in
| forming his associates what the conditions
| We're in his part Of the country. Delegates
from the tobacco ard wheat growing cOun-
| tries told Of the needs OF money in moving
| the great crops OF their sectious and sIIg-
| geSted the remedies that ought TO be ap
| piled. Others from States not dependent
| upon these crops tod of the conditions
| tnat operated with them to the discoura ge.
ment Of some Of the peoele, aud suggested
what should he done TO meet the particular
complaints there SO it went from one sec
tion OF the country to another and with
! such a wide field Of discussion the debate
| was almost inexhaustible.
! Nc Tangible propositions We're subEitted
! nor is it the intention that any shall be
unth the discussion preliminary to the ap-
| pointruent OF the subcommittees and the
division OF the work is out of the way.
The times., 1897-09-24

crushing us. which, under some oircum-
stances she would be foolish not TO try.
The first movement In that direction
could be met by American ALI
ance. Russia would much rather see rs
in absolute power In this hemisphere, than
tolerate any further extension or Brit
ish cosmlc Supremacy. The argument
need not be extended; that settles it.
II follows that Spain win be reduced
to accepting such moral sympathy as
European nations may be inclined to ex-
tend Austria, because the Queen Regent
Is an Austrian Archduchess, may go the
length OF diplomatic support. How much
We care, or ever cared, for Austria, tie
Michael Koszta Incident will illustrate
70 active measures are likely to be taken
against US by any continental power
and, as 10 England. it is out of the ques-
ton. For all practical purposes, We al
ways have had free hand in Cuba.
Why we have not long ago used it to
sponge the deyilish spaniards off that
slate IS 81 question to he asked Of Mr.
Hanna, the holders Of the spanish-CuBan
bonds, and the Sugar Trust.
The times., 1897-09-24
He Knew His Emperor.

(From the Westminster Gazette)
a story is going tie round which shows
to what extent the violent ebullitions and
oaprices or the German Emperor are re-
garded in his own country. An English
gentleman, it appears was walking with
a friend near Inter den Linden, and in
the course of a discussion on the kaiser's
conduct committed a grievous error of
MajestSts- -Beleidigung. The emperor's q
FOOL he exclaimed, whereupon an
English-speakiu police officer tapped him
on the shoulder and said: You must
come mid me TO re police station" What
for?" asked the Englisbman. 'Mein herr
did call ze kaiser o - fool replied the
man. NO, no. urged the cute Briten,
sit was the Russian Emperor I was talk
ing about" Dat will not vash,' went
on the constable, "dere is no emperor q
- fool except the German Emperor"
After which, Dame Rumor has it, the
police officer and the Englishman agreed
50 keep each Others secret, and parted on
good terms.
The times., 1897-09-24

sponse to overnmental request for the
basis of scheme Of relief from an Inn
pending Indian crisis.
We do not need TO tell our readers that
the closing OF the Indian mints has pro-
duced the most widespread loss and damage
to all interests in India. The British gov
eminent is fully alive to this, as well as to
the further fact that imperial, political
and military necessities in those posses
sions render it Immediately necessary To
find soue way to alleviate the situation
Those members OF Lord salisbury's gov
ernment who are charged with the con-
duct Of Indian affairs, as well as the
premier and Mr.. Arthur Balfour, are
quite convinced that the restoration OF
oiIver to something ike its old use and
functions in India wonld exert greater
effect in ALA wing discomfort and bringing
new conditions of prosperity than any
thing else that could be conceived.
Believing so, they have taken advantage
OF situation produced by the attitude OF
the French government on the silver ques
ton, developed by the conference Of the
American Bmetaliic Commission With NJ.
MeIine, the French prime minister, and his
consequent proposition for an international
movement toward RECOMMENDATION. He adj
mitted the belief that agricultural de
preston in Europe was almost entirely due
TO the decentralization Of silver, and Joined
with cur representatives in recommending g
some remedial action TO the cabinet IN
london. That recommendation offers the
Salisbury government an opportunity Il
retrace some disastrous steps with credit
and honor. We are glad TO believe that
the authorities OF Tie Bank OF England
are not too pig-headed to cooperate with
| the governments. When our bimetallic com
missioners are received again for further
conference, which VIII happen next month
it is possible that something tangible ant
desirable may come of it, always barring
the prospect that Mr. Mckinley may think
he has done all for silver that he ought
TO and put stopper on further negotia-
tions
The times., 1897-09-24
rhe New York sltnattnn.

As IN national m9tters a Cleveland Dem
ocrat and Hanna Republican are bone Of
one bone and flesh OF one flesh. so in New
York municipal affairs there is no discern
ible difference between a Plat Republican
and Tammany Democrat. They are
sponsnen pure and simple; in politics for
money alone; and, far from being seriously
considered IT, the government Of the great
American city, should long since have
been politically extirpated.
The decent people Of New York are the
majority, but within week they ha We
permitted opportunities to pass to take
the Republican city organization away
from Platt and tie Democratic organiza-
tion from Tammany. They did nothing
on either occasion, with a result that the
Manhattan delegates to the Republican n
convention are unanimously Platt and the
Democratic delegates unanimously shee-
han.
Tammany, Ioath but desperate. may be
compelled 70 name a reputable Democrat
sor mayor. Platt VIII nominate nobody
whom he does not own or with whom he
cannot deal. He cannot trade with Low,
but he can with SheeEan, and if the worst
comes TO tie worst he will. AS matters
stand it is anybody's fight and anybody 5
victory, but the respectable voters Of the
boroughs OF Manhattan and Brooklyn have
it In their power, failing the nomination
Of a Democrat with whom Sheehan cannot
deal, to dispose permanently of both Platt
and Tamnany by electing Seth Low. This
they should do.
Mt. Low is by no means the only man in
New York who is fit TO be mayor, but he
| IS the only fit man who has SO far been
nOmina ted OF suggested.
The times., 1897-09-24
More Mckinley Prosperity

Highly satisfactory news comes to US
from Russia III relation to the prospects
for the next harvest in that country. Up
10 some weeks ago the growing crops were
looking wei, and the millions of poor peas
ants thought they had the promise Of
bread to eat FOR the ensuing year. 1t wiz
be remembered, however, that in recent
speech Mr.. Hanna inclined 10 the opinion
that God is a good Republican" Prob
ably ne wiz All the more think So now
that the report comes that continuous
jrenching ana rottme rains have spoiled
tire chances fer wheat in a large portion
OF the empire.
This fact if it should prove to be as
bad as stated, VIII afford M Hanna
much comfort in his Ohio campaign. Here
tofore, in his speeches, he has declared to
the farmers Of his State that the pros
perity" Of the season entirely is due to
tie confidence which the people repose
in his purchased Republican AdminStra-
| ton. He is as well aware as another.
that. in detail, it is due to crop failures
In Russia India and Argentina; but that
does not prevent him from deducing the
idea that, since divine Providence is Re
publican, and the ills Of other lands IN
| questionab'y are resultants of providential
iuterpositiou, the advantage which those
ills Ge,olve upon the American farmer
must also be proyidenrially Republican.
Hence the consequential prosperity log
icany is que to the Republican party and,
| more particularly, TO the Hanna Admins
| tration.
But, wait a monentl Providence in
scratahly has given a golden promise for
the Indian wheat crop. 1t is cahled from
Bombay that there Is every indication Of
an unusual harvest, and Of considerable
wheat surplus for export. Now, this is
depressing. It makes one doubt that God
is a Republican" under all circunstanc
and at all times Mckinley prosperity
would be much depressed If all competing
countries should have good harvests next
year. We do not wish to be betrayed into
the danger Of bIasphemous Jocularity with
the sacred name or thought of Deity; but,
since Mr.. Hanna has offered the PROPOSE
ton, the converse Of it must be allowable
in criticism. If that should happen; If
all thenaticns who have Joined in drought,
floods and pestIence to enhance the value
our cereals suddenly should turn around
and have wheat TO turn, would Mr. Hanna
then change front and incline to the be
lief that GOO had bolted and become a
| Democrat?
The times., 1897-09-24
The Watermelon Test.

(Frum the Baltimore American.)
whats all this talk about prosperity
that / hear at the National Capital?"
asked Represen tative Livingston, Of
Georgia, the other day Of The American
correspondent.
why, hasn't it struck Georgia YETI" ]
asked.
Not much. Watermelons are not bring
ing cent more. They are still down TO
panic prices. You know, we measure pros
perity in Georgia by tie price OF water
melons-that delicious edible of W hich all
Southerners are extremely fond, and es-
pecialIy the old darEies As for peaches
and Georgia peaches are the finest in the
world-.T tell you what's d fact; We sent
peaches to Chicago and New York this
summer, and by adding little more money
to reimburse the dealers for freight and
expenses, we were able to induce the
people to buy the peaches.
.Now, if you call that prosperity, all
right"
The times., 1897-09-24
PEARY IN NEW YORK.
The Explorer Encountered Many
Drawbacks on His Trip.

New York. Sept. 23-Lieut. Peary, the
noted Arctic explorer, arrived in this city
today from Boston, where he arrived last
night from sydney With him is his wife
and little daughter, also c. L Baldwin aud
Arthur Moore, who accompanied aim on
the trip. Lieut. PeaIy said he had ex-
perienced a most unusual and stormy
season.
We had but few days that could be
called pleasant, so that we could do some
thing" ne said what I consider the
most Important discovery was my finding
of the relics of the Greely expedition. These
I found on Cape I-abin, but would prefer
not 10 describe them
we touched Metecric Island, August so,
and proceeded TO get the big meteorite
which we discovered before on board the
Hope
1T was Just large enough to go into
the hold % the vessel. 1t measures tweIy e
by eight feet and weighed 90 tons. 1t is
a beautiful specimen.
Il have tested it, and find that the com
position is almost similar to that used ir
plate armor on United States warships
It looks like nickel STEEL
The times., 1897-09-24
Mr. Reed necomes Poetic.

(From the Illustrated Anne rican.)
The greatest captain of the seas, next to
Nelson, if, indeed, he must be declared
second, captain OF horse, a colonel in the
army. at the age of fifty-one ignorant OF
all sea knowledge. commenced Ia val
career which lights up even the brilliant
naval glories Of England and thereafter
till his death stood pre-eminent on the
ocean as did Cromwell on the land. Nelson
lies with Wellington under the dome of St
Paul, while Robert Blake, cast out from his
burial place IN Westminster Abbey, sleeps
in the churchyard of st. Margaret under the
stars of the Almighty.
The times., 1897-09-24

The Democrats Of Ohio opened the cam
paign yesterday, by grand rally in every
county in the State. The great battle
dav to the end the woods will be full OF
Democrats hustling for the success of
the legislative ticket, and intent upon
the defeat of Hon. Marcus A Aurelius Hanna,
who presuInes to carry the Republican
party of Ohio In his coat tail pocket
There has been some occasional speaking
heretofore, but the organized opening of
the campaign was postponed until this
time, when the arrangement for a sirlul-
'aneous outpeuring of the unterrified will
show that the people of Ohio have not yet
forgotten the issues that Were before
them last year. The big meeting Of the
day was at Columbus. where the candidate
for governor spoke, assisted by several
Democrats OF note, including Allen w.
Thurman, sor Of the Old Roman, who vas
once q Democratic Senator from Ohio.
Ohio srill be a lively State for several
weeks to come, and the fighting will be
hot in the close counties. The battle
is already lost to the Republicans in the
big cities The Democrats have very
good chance TO carry the legislative tick It
which Is the only thing worth fighting Cor
and the only thing that VIII help on the
cause OF bimetaIlism. The Foraker men
will knife the legislative ticket wherever
the candidates are pledged to Hanna, and
it is safe to predict that the aggregate
vote for members Of the legislature viii
fall short Of that cast for Bushnell Cor
governor
The times., 1897-09-24

There is a sort OF modesty about the
indianapolis Monetary Commission" now
sitting in Washington which would render
the fahlcd government mule brazen by
comparison. one of the high gold-joint
commissioners yesterday said to re-
porter THE bili we shall prepare viii
he urged persistently, and nothing viii be
done with view OF reaching a compromise
wuhtheCppcsition to ourplans in Congress. -
Probably, irany opposition shouldbychance
develop, it can be cured by obtaining an in
junction from sorrc court. Tnat would
be the logical next stepl
The times., 1897-09-24
POLITICAL GOSSIP.


Major Warner, ex- commander in-ehief of
the Grand Army5of the Republic, and one
OF the leading Republicans OF Missouri
has peen ignored by the President aud
Assistant Secretary Davis Installed as the
controlling influence in the appointments
made in western Missouri. There has been
for Il long time struggle over the West
port postoffice. the tow in which Major
Warner lives. He had d candidate for the
place, and felt sure that he would bo
able to dictate the appointment just be
fore leaving the city the President af-
fixed his signature to the commission OF
the man selected by Secretary Davis, and
the announcement VIII be made in few
days.
The ignoring of Warner is serious
matter for that old politician, for 1t Is
equivalent To proclamation from tne
White House that he has no influence
and that his recommendations 90 for
naugft with the President. Warner h
man was Endorsed by Richard Kerens,
Inerbet of the national committee from
Missouri, and his other papers made u
voluminouS stack of documents His sue
cessfdl competitor was indorsed andrecom-
men dec solely by Mr.. Davis. Major Warner
is said to have been DESTROYS Of building
up faction in the party in Missouri that
would ignore both the Kerens and Fiiley
factions, and draw the discontented under
the Warner banner. Now it is said he
viii join the Fnley faction and make
common war on the Administration and
cndea1or to build up a machine that viii
prevent Hanna from capturing the dele
gates at the next national convention.
The times., 1897-09-24
The London Bnnkers' Flasco

On Wednesday certain bankers of Lon
don met at the clearing house in that capt
tai to protest against the letter which the
governor Of the Bank of England sent to
Sir Michael Hicks Beach. chancellor OF the
exchequer, suggesting the willingness of
the national institution to keep one-fifth
Of its ecin reserve. in silver. The meeting
was not largely attended, the reason given
being that many Of the most prominent
bankers were absent from the city, The
real reason. beyond much question, is that
it was limited 20 the clearing house people
that the government did not look with favor
upon the proposed movement.
Reading between the lines of press and
private sdvices from London, it is rather
evident that Governor Smiths letter to
Sir Michael Hickc- Beach was not mani
festation OF exuberant sophomore desire
to announce a new departure in amateur
finance, as come English authorities ha We
tried to make it appear. but sober re-
The times., 1897-09-24
non Carlos moi only is a prince. out )

Don Carlos not only is prince, but
politician. In the prospective loss OF Cuba
to Spain he is able to see chance to go
in and take what little may be left.
Hence, he is not as patriotic on the sub
Ject as he was ten days ago. He now
thinks that Spain must abandon Cuba"
and that it is pretty good time to issue a
manifesto. In America, IL Don Carlos
had been born in that station of life, he
would have made a afirst-class nugw ump.
The times., 1897-09-24
Suit Department..

90 fine Lawn Wrappers. neat figured
patterns. sizes 40, IL and II. Reduced
from Soc and 81 % to Doc each.
y Figured Lawn Shirt Waists, detached
linen collars, neat flowered patterns. Sizes
3 Ito A.. Reduced from S1.6S TO 25C each.
Navy ChcyiOt Wheel suits, stylish
Ncrfolk jacket, skirt and leggins. Sizes
81 and SO. Reduced from $3.50 to SS,75
Suit.
/ fine Tailor-made Suit, silk-Iined, fly
front Jacket, novelty plaid skirt. size 81.
Reduced from $3.50 10 $3.50.
l EtOn jacket, brown mixed. Size IS.
Reduced from S6.75 TO $500.
1Fly-fTuut jacket, green mixed, SiIk-lined.
Size SO. Reduced from $1,000 70 50 100.
Third floor.
The times., 1897-09-24
Shoe Department.

10 pairs woInen's Cloth-top Patent
Lea thcr Button BGots, French cal Z, hand
made, extension sOleS. sizes L. AMI
s AA-9I-2, IL and A-2 IL and 3
CO and 5 II b. Reduced from $3.50 to
IS 90 pair.
pairs Wmens French Calf Patent
Lea tier shoes, lace. hand made, extern
sion soIes. sizes 4, 4 IL, 3, 3 IL and
AA-6 Al b. Reduced from $500 to
$500 pair.
sizes 7 As ana 3 II b. Reduced from
$500 10 81 .75 pair.
pairs W omen s French Calf Patent
Tea tber Roots, kid uppeTs, turn sOles.
SiZes X = A-2 IL, 3 and 4 1-2 G. Re
duced from So 90 TO S1.75 pair.
pairs Misses Tan Lace Boots Sizes
II, II 1-2, Il, II Il and Is I'll.
12and d. Reduced from $500 70 81 90
pair.
second floor.
The times., 1897-09-24
China Department.

English Porcelain Dinner Set, two
two plates missing. Reduced from $1,000
3 dazen odd Decorated English Porce
lain Brea kfasU Plates. Reduced from 81 10
to 81 90 per doZ.
4 Carlsbad China Cracker Jars. Re
dHced from Toe. TO 50c each.
6 Jardiniares, medium size. Reduced
from 81 .25 to 75c. each.
2 dozen Decorated Carlsbad China Sauce
Plates, Reduced IroIa 81 90 70 foc: doz
"a Decorated Carl sbad China Cream
Pitchers Reduced from 25c. to i5c. each
Fifth floor.
The times., 1897-09-24
$500 each.
Mems Department.

L Mems Negligee Shirts, mostly Per
Gales, some with, some without cuffs; all
nave white neck bands Sizes / 5 I-2,
IGi Is IL and II. Reduced from 500.
70 25c. each
10 Meu's GRAY Ribbed Shirts and Draw
ers, medium weight Shirts, sizes SO,
IS, 40, and 40. Drawers, size SO. Re
dUeed from soc. TO 35c.; for 81 90.
/ Blanket Bath or Louuging Gown, med
ium size; tan, with brown stripes. Re-
duced from $500 TO 81 90.
First floor.
The times., 1897-09-24

Something quite up to the Klondike mark
has been discovered on the San Juan River
in Peru. The prospectors there are wash
ing out gold to an extent which one of
them writes, is almost beyond belief"
We are piously glad to hear of this, be-
cause the climate of Peru is so mild that
Gen. Alger's dog sledgc trains really would
have a chance to get up the country, andtt
would be pity TO have them wasted
after all the thought and study he has
devoted to them, based on his experience
in the pine woods of Michigan. Let rs
get up Peruvian excitement in the in
The times., 1897-09-24
Muslin Underwear Dept.

3 Cambria Gowns, yoke of Val. lace
and Hamburg insertion, wide lawn Tuffle
on neck and sleeves, edged with lace, fin
ished at neck with satin ribbons. Reduced
from 81 90 TO soc. each.
Lawn Skirts, pink, blue, red and
green, umbrella style, finished at bottom
With narrow ruffIe Reduced from S1.O0
to soc. each.
Figured Lawn Skirts, umbrella style,
wide Tuffle, narrow ruffle at bottom Re
duCed from soc to = 0c each.
Second floor.
The times., 1897-09-24
BOYS Department.

11AIl-wool Suits. double breasted, medium
weight. sizes 4, >, s, :, s, 10, IL and
10. Reduced from $500 and $3.50 10
$50 suit.
8 Bicycle and Golf Suits, light weight.
Sizes 8, l., IA, 10, : and IS. Reduced
from $500 and $3.50 10 $3.50 suit.
. Chiuchilla Refers heavy wei lght, hand
somely trimmed, sailor collars. sizes 3, 4
and ,. Reduced from $500 and So 90
To S3.15 each.
= dozen FauutlerOy BlouSes, fancy COlOrs.
Sizes 3, ., 8. 7, aud s. Reduced from
50C to 25c each.
1o very fine All-linen Suits. Sizes 3, 4,
8, ; and 10. Reduced from $500 to
s. 90 suit.
Third flOOr.