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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

f'In remembrance of Gods goodness to
Us during the past year which has been
so abundant, let US offer unto Him our
thanksgiving and pay our vows unto the
Most High. Under His watchful provi-
dence industry has prospered, the con-
ditions of labor have been improved, the
rewards of the husbandman have been in
creased and the comfors of our home null
tiplied. His mighty hand has preserved
peace and Fl 'tecte1 the nation. Respect
for law anu rder has been strengthened,
love of free institutions cherished and all
5tions of our beloved country brought
into closer bonds of fraternal regard and
generous cooperation.
For these great benefits, it is our duty
to praise the Lord in spirit of humility
and gratitude and to offer up to Him our
most earnest supplications. That we
may acknowledge our obligations as a
people to Him, who has so graciously
granted us the blessings Of free govern
ment and material prosperity, l, William
Mckinley, President of the United
States, do hereby designate and set apart
Thursday, the Twenty-fif Day of
November
for national thanksgiving and prayer
which all of the people are invited to OBJ
serve with appropriate religious services
in their respective places of worship.
On this day of rejoicing and domestic
reunion, let our prayers ascend to the
Oliver of every good and perfect gift for
the continuance of His love and favor to
us that our hearts may be filled with
charity and good will, and that we may
be ever worthy of His benefcent concern
In witness whereof have hereunto set
my hand and CT, Ised the seal of the
United States to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington this TWEEN
ty-ninth day of October, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety seven, and of the independ
ence of the United States the one hun
dred and twenty second.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
By the President:
John Sherman, Secretary of State.
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The horses of the Boston Fire Depar,

The horses of the Boston Fire Depart
ment are to be envied of their kind. The
comm issioners have decided to send each
horse owned by the department. out to
country pasture for two weeks every year.
Thinking four kittens too much Of g
litter, George Warner of Clay Center
Kan, took two of them away from his
cat and disposed of them. The next
morning he found the cat nursing tbs
two remaining kittens and two little cot.
tontail rabbits.
A man in New Jersey has established
an ostrich farm and has already received
a consignment Of the gigantic birds from
California. He has built large steam.
heated Enclosure in which the ostriches
viii be sheltered during the winter.
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CONGRESSIONAL REPORTS.

(Speaker Reed in Youth Companion.
nation has so little idea of what really
goes on in Congress. There are no regu-
lar reports in any of our papers which
will enable even student to acquire q
knowledge of what goes on from day to
day. Even member home for a week
can hardly make out what has happened.
In London you know every day what
Parliament has done the day before. The
difference is caused by two facts: Eng
land has but one center, and that is Lon
don. We have New York, Boston, Chica-
go, San Francisco, New Orleans and
many others. Then we publish at public
expense q journal of all we say and do,
and make such q waste basket of the
record that few people have the patience
to look at it regularly.
If we left the history of our doings to
private enterprise, the public would in
sist upon and demand and obtain regular
reports. condensed SO as to be within the
scope of human endeavor which would he
good thing for both Congress and the
country. AS it is now, it is rather fer
lorn territorial legislature which is not as
we'll reported as the Congress of the
United States 1 speak, of course, of
regular, daily reports, and not of special
topics.
All legislative bodies suffer in public
estimation, because Of thesperpetual criti-
oisln to which they are obliged to submit
without any chance or opportunity of
reply. Hence the popular IDEA of such
bodies is much lower than is just. A
representative body has to do the best it
can to reconcile with the terms of its pro-
posed action all the prejudioes of the
whole people, and to Etake into account
their wrong views as well as their right
views Hence it is that individual
members seldom are able to vote any
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

The comments of the Maine Farmer on
the case of the Lubec bank are timely
and generally sound. But there is ample
law already to compel the calling in Of
the depositors' books from time to time
for the purpose Of comparison. Indeed it
is difficult to see how the trustees
of any of these banks can fully
as it exists today without max
ing such comparison to an extent, fer
the statute provides that 1.-TWO of the
trustees, at least, shall once in each year,
thoroughly examine the affairs of the
corporation. - There can be no such
thing as thorough examination of
the affairs of the corporation" without a
comparison to some extent between the
depositors' books and the banks ledger.
Hence, it would seem evident that the
law enjoined such comparison. 1t may
be urged that it would be impossible in
some of the larger banks to get in all the
books once year and make this COM
parison, and that may be true. But
the large banks are not the ones which
this kind Of fraud is likely to be attempt
ed, because the books of their depositors
are handled by many different employees
Of the bank from time to time so that
exposure would be practically certain.
1t is in the small ones, where one
man receives all the deposits and pays
out all the money, that this danger al
most entirely turks. Nobody will claim
that there would be any great difficulty
in getting in as often as once year SUBJ
stantially all the books issued by bank
of the size of that at LuLec. But if the
provision of law already cited is not
sufficient to compel an occasional COM
parison the bank examiner certainly has
the power given him to compel it. The
law says he shall ''Inake such inquiries
as are necessary to ascertain its 1.-THE
banks) condition and ability to fulfill all
it's engagements. Certainly he has not
made the inquiries necessary to ascertain
the ability of the bank to fulfil its en-
gagements, when he has failed to max 9
the inquiry necessary to determine what
those engagements are. Manifestly he
can enquire for the depositors' books as
a necessary means of determining the
condition and ability, and if he continues
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19
Thursday, the Twenty-fifth Day of
November, A. ID. 1897,

as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer.
And do earnestly request all the citi-
zens OF our State to refrain. on that day
from any unnecessary labor and with
heartfelt gratitude render thanks to God
for Ills care and goodness to us as peo-
pie. And especially l would enjoin those
who have abundance to give substantial
evidence of their thankfulness by remem-
berlng On this DAY the poor and unfortu-
nate
Gieyn at the Executive Chamber at Au-
gusta, this fifth day of November, in
the year of our Lord eighteen hundred
ana ninety seven, and the Independence
OF the United States of America the one
hundred and twenty second.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
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How,s This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
apy case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Lon +. !. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo. Q.
We the undersigned. have known f. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
al esrT o aaV obSaoa and &
WEST VEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do. 0. .. u- WV,
Drurgists, Toledo. o.
HIS Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
DRUGGISTS. Testimonials free.
H;9Il;s Family Pills are the best.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

". E. Curtis writes that pauperism is
decreasing in England. This is due to
education and benevolence, to free schools,
free laundr.es free baths, improved tene-
ment houses, and other enterprises for
the etterment of the condition of the
working people. 1t is gratifying to note
that benevolence along the lines just
mentioned has awakened interest on this
side of the water and the splendid struc-
lures just erected in New York for the
comfort and convenience of dread win
ners" bears convincing testimony to this
fact.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

thing more than that modification of
their own ideas which it is possible to en-
act. Of course this falls far short of the
freedom of an editorial, or sermon, or
the speech of reformer.
Where things are done in the mind only
the best can always be done; where things
are done in q world full of conflicts and
opposing opinions. results fall far short
Of the ideal best.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

history instructive, interesting and valu-
able; and one which very rapidly effaces
the bad impression caused by the un-
pleasant name of Louis XIV. on the title
page. Boston and New York: Houghton,
Mifflin g. Company; Portland: Loring,
Short & Harmon
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

The Democrats of New York are already
year and one prominent feature has
already been settled. There will be no
silver in it. The lea ers have made up
their minds to drop that 1t is Ebelieved
that the cohesive power of plumber will
be sufficient to hold ali the Tammany sill
yer men in the party; and the stunning
of silver is expected to keep the gold men
in line. Hills temperance is expected
next year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

After forty eight years of double-bles-
sedness New York woman sues for d.
vOrce because her husband has developed
into a second Izaak Walton with an I'M
comfortable penchant for fishing. If
the truth were told, perhaps the cause of
her grievance had its origin in the fish
stolies'' which he INDUCED in after the
fact.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

There is continued talk of the "active
coercion of the Sultan by the European
powers but the fact remains that it takes
the form of a gentle pressure to which
the Sultan is likely to yield as much
or as little as "his highness'' pleases
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

Statistics recently published show that
the contributions Of Congregational
churches last year for home expenses and
benevolent pun poses were SO, 900, 564 which
was S14. Sc per member, and that the con-
tributions of the Presbyterian church
were s13, 29S,151 being almost exactly
S per member. These two churches ex-
pend more than any others for religious
and benevolent purposes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

The returns from the twelve counties in
Ohio where Bryan spoke this year show
nearly q thousand more Of Republican
majorities than they did last year. 1t is
unfortunate that physical limitations
prevented his spreading himself over the
entire state.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

Senator Carter of Montana say Con-
gress must take up the silver question.
What is the use in threshing over old
straw There are live issues more worthy
of the serious thought of our chosen legis-
Iators.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

Advices from Berlin say that the Ger
man Emperor killed 1924 pheasants in one
day last week. This was enough to salts.
fly the grasping greed of the most inveter-
ate pot hunter
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NOTICE.

To holders of Debenture Bonds of the
Portland d Rumford Falls Railway.
NOTICES hereby given that, in accordance
IN with the provisions contained therein, the
bonds now outstanding of the Portland & Rum
ford Falls Railway, dated June !; 1894 and due
June l. 1904. will be paid by the Railway at the
office of Kidder. Peabody and Co.; 113 Devon,
Trust Company, Portland, Maine, on and after
the first day OF December 1897, with interest
due thereon TO said first day OF December, upon
presentation and surrender of said bonds with
coupons thereto attached. All interest on said
bonds ceases with the payment of the coupon
due December first, 1897.
r. c. BRADFORD, Treasurer.
Portland, Me-, Oct. l. 1897.
oet1MW&Ftdec1
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Vigorous action on the part of the Aus
trian government has brought the Sultan
to terms and all Austria 5 demands are to
acceded to. The trouble grew out Of the
expulsion of an Austrian commercia
agent at Mesina on the coast of Asia
Minor because he was suspected of in
triguing against the Turkish government.
The agent appealed to his government
and was authorized to return, but was
not allowed to land by the local authori-
ties. Thereupon the Austrian govern
ment demanded the discharge of the local
officials, salute to the Austrian flag and
the payment of an indemnity. At first
the Sultan demurred, but a threat to
bolnbald Mesina if the demands were
not complied with brought him to his
senses. This affair shows how easily the
Sultan can be brought to terms when the
demand upon him is peremptoriIy made
and backed with q threat of force; and
makes it clear enough that the failure of
the allied powers to get him to enforce
the promised reforms in Armenia was
due TO the fact that he was convinced
that they would not undertake to enforce
their demands.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-19

Gen. Rlanco, tine new Captain General
of Cuba, is soon to take the field against
the insurgents, and we shall soon know
whether his military strategy is superior
to Weyler's. There is no question that
some of Blanco's recent orders have indi-
Gated clearly that the campaign as carried
on by him is destined to be more humane
and conducted more in accordance with
the rules of civilized warfare; but
whether it is to be more successful in
driving the rebels from the interior to
the coast, and there coping them up and
compelling them to surrender remains
to be seen. The military reputation of
Weyler and of Campos, who preceded
him, are higher than that of Blanco,
and this fact of itself raises strong pre-
sumption that what they failed to do
Blanco will not succeed in doing.
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C,|IiLLCKEE|IR&ISpSS
I'm THE
MOTEL ASTORIA

Chickering & Sons have been awarded a
contract for 10 Chickering Upright Pianos to be
supplied to the new Astoria the most magnifi-
cent hotel in America.
They will be placed in the several estate
main floors.
The order embraces one style F, enameled
and hand painted and styles Fs in selected
Facsimile OF the above styles F Chickerinr
Pianos in Rosewood, French Bur- Walnut, Ma,
hogany and Antique Oak cases now on exhibit
ton at our warerooms.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-17
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

II. J. Wilson, one Of south Dick
inson's leading farmers, is laid up al
the sanitarium with rheumatism.
ad rinehart
&c. II. Dentzer has the prettlesi
and biggest cherries in town Some
that he showed the REFLECTOR Will
take first prize anywhere
Invitations have been received fol
the marriage Of R. V. FELTON, Of Lin
coin, Neb., and Miss Susan Hoon, sis
ter Of John and W. H. Hoon OF thi'
city, at the home Of the brides
brother, U. S. Hoon in Lincoln, where
she has been visiting for three years
Mr.. FELTON, is a prosperous dairymar
and the young couple will have th'
good wishes Of many Abilene iriend'
Of the bride.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-17
JOHN B. THACHER A WITNESS.
He Fully Verifes Disputed Worlds
Fair Award.

John Boyd Thacher is laconic and
decisive in bis statements, As chair
man of the executive committee on
awards at the Worlds Fair he adopted
this positive and sententious way in
which to verify in an official letter
the high honor won by Dr. Prices
Cream Baking Powder: 81 herewith
inclose you an official copy of your
award, which in due time will be in
scribed in the diploma and forward
ed" Thus the question respecting
the award, raised by an envious New
York rival, is settled beyond cavil.
The same rival by the way is widely
advertising an award for itself. The
official records prove this claim wholly
false as they show the New York pre-
tender was not so much as an exhibit
tor at the Worlds Fair. With all their
claims Ino medal is shown. On an
other page Of today's issue will be
found the medal awarded to DR..
Prices Cream Baking Powder.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-17
ABOUT PEOPLE.

f. E. Stauffer returned from MID
land college.
Henry Nickles, Of Hope was VS.
itor to the city.
c. Gugeler, Of Woodbine' was IN the
city on business
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Gaifney Of Ridge
were shopping in the city,
Ira L. House, Of Holland, gave the
REFLECTOR pleasant call.
Mrs. Farmer and Miss Scherer left
Saturday for Los Angeles, CAL
August Volkman, of Woodblne'
was a prominent visitor in the city
W. W. Davidson and son OF Ridge
we're visiting with friends in the city
Phillip and VIM Fallen, successful
farmers Of Sherman, were in the CITY
Albert Knopp was in from Rinehar'
and called at REFLECTOR headquar-
ters.
Jacob Poister, Of Logan, was a lead
ing farmer who called on the REFLEo-
TOR.
VIM. Murray, Of Dillon, is a new
addition to the REFLECToRs honor
roll.
O. H. Pattison, one Of the stalwart
Republicans Of Herington, was an Abb
ilene visitor.
Miss Leah Humble left today to
visit her aunt, Mrs. Rudolph, at Jack
sonville, Ills.
H. Kohman, Of Banner, was doing
business in the city and Of course WIS.,
tied the REFLECTOR.
B. F. Lloyd, and W. II. Elliott two
Of south Dickinson's hustlers, were
doing business in the city.
W. II. Staatz, one Of Enterprises
leading merchants and prominent
| Republican, was in the CITY
OW. H. Hollinger, one Of east Dick
inson's wealthiest farmers, was an
appreciated REFLECTOR caller
| Mrs. NJ. II. Malott left for a visit
with relatives in Massachusetts, and
at the seashore for the summer.
j. II. Mustard came up from Chap
man and will spend the vacation OF
his fathers farm near Talmage.
Samuel Bennison and wife returned
to Galesburg, Ills, after a visit will
their son, S. Bennison Jr., Of Buckeye
August Weber one Of Union town
ships successful farmers was looking
after business at the court house to
day.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-17
MORGAN IS WEARY.
Lays Down the Office Seeking Burden
BEFORE Defeat.

Chairman Prendergast, Of the Dem
ocratic central committee, today re-
ceived letter from W. S. Morgan, Of
Herington, saying that he would with
draw from the race for treasurer.
He says:
DEAR SIR:-I regret to have to in
form you that unexpected changes in
my personal affairs make it impossi'
Bile for me to accept or continue in
the race for county treasurer. Espec'
tally do regret to withdraw with the
prospect of election SO bright, or
might say so certain, but ! have
neither the time, money nor ihclina'
to remain idle for IS months to accept
a place which under the recent reduc-
ton Of salaries pays only about one.
half Of what it is worth for the work
and responsibility. A lengthy expla-
nation is unnecessary, inasmuch as
you and your committee have been
advised from time to time Of the un-
certainty Of my continuing the race
to finish.
Perhaps it would have been better
politics not to have withdrawn until
after the primaries to be held Thurs
dav, June II, but value my man.
hood higher than my party. Mr.. Mat
teson has at any and all times since
my nomination expressed his willing
ness to withdraw and work earnestly
for my election at any time | would
assure him Of my remaining in the
race, even with the understanding
that after my election he would re-
ceive no benefits of the office. For me
| to remain in the race and receive the
nomination Of the Peoples Party next
Thursday and then withdraw and
thereby shelve Mr.. Matteson might be
good politics, but is not my way Of
repaying disinterested friendship.
While | am as desirous as any man
in the county to see the Democrats
win all or part Of the county offices
am not willing to dump" per-
sonal friend to bring about that
result.
Yours for Democracy, Free Silver
and W. j. Bryan.
W. S. MORGAN.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-17
FOR County Clerk.

The announcement OF r. B. Jacobs
Of this city for county clerk is pub
lished today and is the first in the
field for the Republican nominations.
Mr.. Jacobs is too well known as citi-
zen and Republican to need extend
ed notice. He has resided in Abilene
for nearly score Of years and as a
contractor and builder is well and
favorably known all over the county.
He has never faltered in his allegiance
to his party and has many friends
II nominated, Mr.. Jacobs will make Q
strong candidate and will prove
winner. His wide acquaintance ant
high character will insure him larg'
following.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-17
Jury Could Not Agree.

In the federal court at Leavenworth
Tuesday the jury in the case Of Nc
Coy against the Rock Island railroad
reported that they could arrive at no
decision. They stood ten for the
plaintiff and two for the defendant
and had been considering the case
since s Saturday noon. They were then
discharged.