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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-29
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.


The non-delivery of @ letter to which
was attached a special delivery stamp sent
from the post office in this city, at 5 D.
M, one evening last week to Robinston
till the following afternoon, led to an in
yestigation being made by Postmaster
SWEET, through which it was learned that
the mails for RobbinstoD and Red Beach
that leave here in the evening, are car.
ried through to Calais, and returned the
following afternoon, arriving at their
destination later or about the same time
as the mail that leaves here at 10. 80 a. m.
The reason it appears is that the post
masters of these offices close their places
of business early in the evening, making
no provisions for receiving the mails.
The matter has been referred to the SUI
perintendent of the Eastern Mail system.
and by him reported to the post office au-
thorities at Washington. -Eastport Senti-
mel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-29

to close our offices on
k P. NJ, and on other
lock P. M. from June LIST
Z;
Bird & Bradley.
Henry w. Swasey.
b. ID. & H. M. Verrill.
Frank u Larrabee.
Seth L. Larrabee.
Payson & Virgin.
Augustus f. MOulton.
John Howard Hill.
George f. McQuillan.
Llewellyn Barton.
James A. Comedian.
Albert s. Woodman.
William c., Eaton.
John 81. Gard.
Albert E. Neal.
l.. III. Webb.
c. j. Nichols.
w. e. Ulmer.
H. & w. J. Knowlton.
John C. & f. II. Cobb.
Alvin G. Dresser.
F. H. Hartford.
Samuel l.. Bates.
G. p. Mattncks.
Edwin E. Heckbert.
James G. Fox.
George Libby.
Geo. Fl. Allan.
Edwin l.. DYER.
Fredk. j. FERRIS.
Eben Winthrop Free
man.
Clarence w. Peabody.
Joseph B. Reed.
Charles A. True.
J. j. Lynch.
Y. Z. Wilson.
Chas. Ii. Clifford.
l.. b. bennett.
l. l.. Elder.
Robert I. Waterh0use.
Leroy l.. Hight.
Geo. G. Hopkins.
James l.. Rackletf.
Carroll w. Morrill,,
Calvin L. Woodside.
J. G. Woodman,
M. A. Floyd.
W. A. Golden.
Morrill, N. Drew.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-29

Luther Bridges is a farmer residing at
East Bluehill with his wife and family of
nine children. These hildren, all under
II years, were taken sick with the measles
short time ago. After having the usual
run of the disease the children, with one
exception, still remained i'll. Their physi-
clan said that in addition to measles they
had become affected with tubercular
pneumonia. Two children died last week
Mr.: Bridges keeps a COW. and all the
children except one drank this cows
milk. The child who did not drink the
milk was the one who recovered. DR.. ".
T. West, of Ellsworth, was sent for to
test the COW. The animal was found
affected with tuberculosis and was, con-
demned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-29

The selectmen of Newport have pur-
chased recently a new steel bridge of the
representative of the Berlin Bridge Com
pany at a cost of Sc, $50, this to Include n
railing the entire length, including the
bridge and also to include the plans
specifications and everything which tha
company is to furnish. There is to he "a a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-29

I'VE, the undersigned, members of Cumber-
w land Bar. agree to close our offices on
Saturdays at l O'Clock p NJ, and on other
secular days at O'Clock P. NJ from June LIST
tn Senternber ST. 1897.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-29

Belt Buckles. Gilt buckles l8c
to $1.25. Enameled buckles soc and
75c. Aluminium buckles lOc. White
metal buckles Csc and soc. Hard
enamel black buckles 25c and SOC.
level buckles Soc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-29

sidewalk, separated properly from drive
way. The bridge, or more accurately
speaking, the two bridges will be what is
called girder bridges, the length of one
being 1862, the other 43 feet.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21

To live in her own cozy home, to be her
own mistress, and yet to make good
round sum each month for pin money,
to be entirely inderendent OF her husband
for bonnets and gowns matinee tickets
and little things besides that help TO make
a woman's life complete is what great
many women would like to do if they only
knew how.
has solved the problem-it is cats. Many
women have made money from chicken
ranches, but chicken ranches ara trlte.
and besides they are not always practi-
cable. Who could have a chicken ranch
in town? A calico dress and sunbon-
net accom- pany, mentally at least,
woman and a chicken ranch. Bat cats
are different; not common cats, but
beautiful. long g-haired Angoras that sell
from $15 TO 500, according to their age
and beauty.
In n wee sunny back yard Mrs. Hogg's
cats reside. The yard Is divided by wire
screenings, of which the roof, too, is made,
into four compartments. Que IS DOR
mitory, where there are clean straw beds
in little boxes, which are tidily placed
INTO which the dormitory opens IS just a
bed of growing green grass. Then there
is sort OF maternity hospital, where the
little blind kittens live under the exclu-
s.ve care OF their mothers, who really
know more about kittens than any one
else.
The cats do not all stay in the cathouse
II the daytime. They are tree to wander
in and out Mrs. Hoggs home. A beauti
ful big white cat, VINO, unfortunately and
appropriately, has cataract on his left
eye and who, perhaps Or account of the
atf1icilon, is the pei of the household, in
sists on lying in great blue parlor chair.
He seems to know that it is peculiarly be-
coming to his comp plexion, and that thus
environed ne makes q pretty and orna-
mental addition to the furniture.
Mrs. HogG has now about twenty cats,
"grown-ups" and ba bies. Some of the in
fant cats. with eyes still closed to the
light of day and the many troubles OF
cathood, have been already sold. The
purchasers will leave them with their
mothers till they no longer require care.
There is demand for these cats. The
kittens that Mrs. Hogg has raised have
been sold to people going to different
parts OF the world, and have been sent
abroad as presents. Some have found
homes in Japan, Central America and
England. Families OF them have been
scattered in different parts OF the United
States.
'These cats are almost as much trouble
rs so many babies would be-" said Mrs.
Rogg. They are delicate little creatures
and require the most tender attention,
but they are so interesting one Goes moi
mind the sacrifices of time, and some
times pleasure, one must make for them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21

proof OF that fact and inasmuch as 1t is a
very material matter in controversy and
one upon which much depends, l teel quite
sure that you Will take no otfense when |
express small degree of incredulity and
suggest my unwillingness to accept such
proof as altogether conclusive. II would
be unsee mly in me to doubt the tatement
OF any one connected with O. leading news
paper and consequently | must take 1t TO
be true that pros perity has returned.
am always thankful TO Almighty God
for every manifestation of his goodness
and mercy. He has blessed US with the
greatest and grapdest country on the face
OF the globe. He has let his rains fall to
refresh the earth and cause it 10 bring
forth bountiful returns for our labor, and
he has let his sun shine 10 ripeu the
fruits of our labor for the harvest. He has
done all that we could have asked him to
do, and we have no cause for aught but
praise and thanksgiving unto his holy
name. But, my dear sir. the fruits of our
labor have turned 10 ashes upon our lips,
and our harvests have failed TO meet our
actual needs, not through any fault of
Providence, but through the unwarraIited,
Grimm al and heinous action OF the polit-
icai party in power. Inc demone tiZation
OF silver anu Iue es eslAU4ISllnenl IN Oh LNe SIN
gle golu standard and the maintenance
thereof by this political party have turned
aside the gifts OF Providence, and l cannot
believe that he wlsnes us to return thanks
for such condition OF affairs. No, no. sir,
as well expect US to re jolce over the death
OF our friends, or to shout peans of praise
over the victories of our enemies, as to ex-
pect US TO send you a Thanksgiving greet
ing for the mockery you call pros perity.
Pray excuse me. DANIEL W. JONES,
Governor of Arkansas
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
MICHIGAN.

To the Editor OF the "Call'-Dear Sir: In
replying to your request for an expres-
sion from me regarding a special cause for
the observance of the coming day of
thanksgiving, l Will say that for the frui-
tion of the year this nation has certainly
great reas on Tor thankfulness 10 Almighty
God.
To me, however, there appears greater
cause for thanksgiving in the fact that the
people of our country are waking up to
sense of their duty and responsibility in
the maintenance OF their rights as men
and citizens. In startling contrast to the
beneficence of God is the selfshness of
mana seifishness which is at the base of
nil civic evil. Individual greed makes
national calamities. The highest duty of
citizenship to-day is to fight 10 the finish
financial systems which increase the power
and wealth of the few at the expense of
the many. For this day OF thanksgiving
the world is waiting. Respectfully,
s. PINGREE
Governor OF Michigan.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
Raises Cats for Pin Money.

, like to watch them from the time they
are born; the blind, helpless, little things,
dull, weak and staggering, scarcely able
to stand, if at all, rolling over at every at
tempt, making querulous, fretful noises,
if wakefui or cold, or for the time mother
less. And when the mother is with them
how they nestle about her amid her soft,
warm, fluffy fur. How cute they are when
they can see, with their bright, inquiring
little faces, with eager eyes pee ping above
the box that is yet their home. They are
we'll worth watching all through their
happy, wild, froIicsome. gam bolsome
babyhood. There is sure to be one kitten
in every litter who, in spite of all precau-
tions, finds his way into the warmest cor
ner of my heart. He is just the kitten
the first purchaser wants, and it hurts me
to part with him."
Mrs Hogg. who is the tiniest, sweetest
little woman Imaginable, is we'll posted in
cat lore. She knows all the finest points
about a cat and everything concerning the
treatment of them when they are well or
sick. Then she surely knows every legend
that ever was a bout them, especially black
cats. for most legendary cats are black.
IA pure white Angora, with blue eyes, "
said Mrs. Hogg, lis considered the per-
lection of cats, all other points being good
and it's hear ng not defective. The points
are a small head, with r OF too long a nose
large eyes of a color in harmony with
that of its iur; ears rather large team
small and pointed, with tuft of hair at
the apex, the SIZE not showing, as they
are deeply set in the long hair on the fore
head, with very iull flowing name about
the head and neck; this latter should not
be short, neither the body, which should
be long, graceful and elegant, and covered
with long silky hair, the larger the better,
with slight admixture of wooliness.
The tail should be long and the hair on it
very long at the base, less so at the tip.
THE black cat-which should have
orange eyes, as should also the slate
color-and the blue and white are the
most esteemed, though the soft states,
light lawns, deep reds and mottled grays
are very pretty"
'In speaking OF the white Angora as
the perfection OF cats why did you
add, its hearing not being defectiveP'"
asked.
because a curious fact relating to the
white cat of not only the long but also the
short haired breed is its deafness. Har-
rison Weir. an English authority on cats,
tells a comical and yet somewhat pathet c
experience with white cat. He first saw
him in cage at Cat show. He says:
81 stopped ana looked at him; he took
my fancy. He stared at me wistfully,
with something like melancholy in his
amber eyes. | pu my hand through tn e
bars of his cage. He purred and licked il.
rubbed against the wires, put his back up,
a much as to say:
9" Am l not beautiful cat?"
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21

when looked at my catalogue and
saw the low price L thought Sonnet thingis
wrong here, the price is misstated, or
there is something not right about the
cat. took good look at tim He was
beauty-so loving, so gentle. l bought
him at very low price, but still ] bought
him dearly, for when l got him home I
found he was stone deaf. He was such an
unhappy cat! II shut out of the dining.
room you could hear his cry for admis.
sion all over the house; being so deaf the
poor creature never knew the noise he
made. l often wished that he had known.
am satisfied that tithe would have
frightened him out of his lie. And he
was so loving, so affectionate.
One morning friend came-blessed
be the day. After dinner he saw the
beauty.
What lovely cat," said he. Yes"
SAID l, "he is quite picture l will pre-
sent him to you, as you like him so much"
my friend was delighted. He took him
away-mlles and miles away. Twas glad
II was so many miles, for two reasons.
One was feared he might come back
ana the other was that his voice might
come resounding on the still night all.
But he never came back, nor a sound.
few days after he left a letter came, ask
Ing If | would wish to have him back He
liked 1t very mu~n-all nut Its voice.
mo" wrote; "no; you're very kind; no,
thank you; give him to any one you
please; do what you will with him, but ne
must not return"
"'When nextI saw my friend asked
l. kNN =
man." said he; "why, that CAT nearly drove
us all mad. / never heard any hing like
it; but, all's we'll that ends we'll; have
given it to very deaf old lady, and so
both are happy"
''It must take a great deal of time to
wash all these white cats-they look so
clean,' / said.
why" said Mrs. Hogg, laughlngIy. 81
do not wash them at all if l can help Ii.
Washing axes the hair harsh and coarse.
keep everything about the cats SO clean
they could not get dirty, and then they
are naturally clean. dainty little creatures.
Sometimes | brush them with a soft long.
haired brush; but even that must be done
with discretion, SO as not TO spoil the
waviness OF the hair or make it lie in
hreadths instead OF the carelessly parted.
bushy appearance natural to it.
'Can you tell the time by cats ewes pa |
suddenly asked Mrs. Hogg as she gath.
cred huge blue cat in her arms andT
looked steadily into his yellow orbs.
why, it is almost IL o'clock AL will be
home to his lunch soon. Look I will
show yon how to tell the time by /: cats
eye. see how narrow the pupils are; you
can scarcely see them. They will continue
growing narrower till II O'Clock, when
they will become like a fine line, as thin rs
hair, drawn across the eve. After IL
O'Clock dilation will recommence. The
pupil is wide-oren at midnight; that 10
why cats see so well in the DARK
LUCY BYRD.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
MISSOURI.

To the Editor of the "Call"-Dear Sir: A
line from me, as Governor, is asked exhort-
ing to thanksgiving for the mercies OF this
past year, with particular reference to my
own State.
Our great commonwealth, filled with
larger population than belonged TO our
whole country when our fathers won ma
tional indepe ndence, can look back over
the seventy-six years OF statehood and see
the simple industries of the pioneers
grown to the many diversified indus ries
which have made us the eighth State in
wealth as we are the fifth State in popula-
lion and political power in our great
Union, and the first in loyalty and patriot
lsu.
The spirit of philanthropy among our
citizens has been active in providing for
the needs OF the suffering and in building
churches and equipping institutions of
learning, where our sons and daughters
may be fitted for lives OF greater useful
ness. Christian workers have brought
many to acknowledge their obligations 10
lead better lives, and countless homes
have been made better by their efforts DUR
ing the year.
We sing with David: Thou crownest
The year with thy oodness, and thy paths
drop fatness. The hills are girde with
Joy; the pastures are clothed with focks:
the valleys also are covered with corn"
But let the good o'o crop adorn the hills our
fathers Lrod
Still let us for His golden corn send up our
thanks to God.
There are years when sight can take its
place by the side of faith and see the ben
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
COLORADO.

To the Editor of the "Call"-Dear Sir:
Replying to your letter of October 81:
Although the price OF silver has affected
silver mining, Colorado has so many and
diversified resources that we will cee-
brate Thanksgiving with grateful hearts.
Colorado is thankful for good health, for
abundant harvest from field, garden and
orchard; thankful for the millions added
TO the value OF our cattle ald sheep; for
the forty millions coming from our min
erals. not counting iron, coal and oil;
thankful for The faith and courage of our
people, whose hopes are turned toward the
future, which has for them many con-
quests - material, intellectual, spiritual;
thankful that We lived in q State that pos
sesses more elements of happiness and
prosperity than any other commonwealth
represented by the stars upon our flag.
ALvA ADAMS
Governor OF Colorado
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
OREGON.

To the Editor of the "Calp'-Dear Sir: In
compliance with your request l take pleas
ure in saying that Oregon has abundant
cause for rejoicing. The State has been
free from calamity. pestience and dis
tress and has enjoyed bountiful yields
from her fields, forests. mines and streams.
Her cereals, fruits and hops have been OF
excellent quality and have commanded
remunerative prices. The yield of gold
from the Klondike during the past year
has been meager in comparison to the
value OF our wheat crop alone. Our people
have not only again taken up their march
on the pathway of prosperity, but they
are showing steady progress in moral en-
deavor and educational work. 1 believe
that the residents OF no otner State in the
Union will have better occasion for thanks
giving on the 25th OF November than the
people Of the State of Oregon. Yours truly,
WILLIAM z. LORD Governor OF Oregon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
SOUTH DAKOTA.

To the Editor of the "Call"-Dear Sir:
The people of South DAKOTA have been
blessed with fair crop, and are generally
in a prosperous coEditioE and have much
to feel thankful for / think the American
people have much to return thanks for to
our Almighty Father, who has so bounti-
fully blessed US this year; but while we are
enjoying his great blessings we should not
forget that he has seen fit in his wisdom
to chastise other nations, and that much
of our prosperity is derived from their
misfortune, and out of our abundance we
should not forget to contribute 10 the less
fortunate both at home and abroad.
CHARLES f. LEE,
Governor OF south Dakota.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

To the Editor of the "Call"-Dear Sir:
On this national holiday let all the people
rejoice and be glad that the soil has re-
sponded so generously to the abors of the
husbandman; that all the surplus we have
as the product OF our broad acres is
wanted in other countries at remunera-
tive prices; that machinery idle in our
own State one year ago is now in opera
tion, giving employment TO large numbers
heretofore unemployed; that reasonable
forecast OF the future promises an i'm
proved condition OF affairs Tor the citizens
OF our State and nation.
GEORGE A. RAMsDELL,
Governor of New Hampshire.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21

Inquiry the of arsenic in the waters brought
the information that niintesna could harm
to One younz with remarkab bly, suspi-
ciously fine OF his confidential told
that there really the arsenic
1t only dangerous in ignorant hands and small
doses taken ntegenty rather improve the general health
than otherwise.
The chemists and physicians to whom went seemed to be
of different opinion and from learned from them and
from various bulky which under their
structions became convinced is that of
warning should be the land. 1t surely that
should tell those foolish victims their
folly that they purchasing their brief day OF butterfly
triumph with heavy which will
them nothing OF happiness healthony disease uglines
horrible suffering than probably, sudden
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
Governors Are Thankful.

In reply to request for Thanksgiving
greeting sent to the Governors of a num-
Der of States, asking also for a statement
regarding the return OF prosperity
throughout the country, with particular
reference to the condition OF business in
the individual States, the following re-
sponses have been received.
These signed statements are of great
Importance at this time, rejecting as they
do at the close of the year the exact con-
dition of each section OF the country from
the very best authority.
With the striking exceptions OF Arkan-
sas and Montana, the letters nearly all
speak in unmistakable terms of return ng
confidence and prosperity. The letters
follow;
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
ARKANSAS.

To the Editor of the "Call"-Dear Sir:
In answer to your question, permit me to
ask when 1t was that prosperity returned
throughout the country? l ask this in all
earnes estuess, because it is the first time l
have heard il seriously asserted that this
old denizen OF twenty-four years ago had
returned 10 gladden. the hearts and cheer
the hearthstones of the toiling millions of
this debt-ridden, poverty-stricken, plutoc-
racy-governed, gold-standard country of
ours. However, / am glad to learn from
you that he has come at last; for surely
you would not ask me 10 return thanks for
his coming If he had not come. But, my
dear sir, have only your word for the
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
WEST VIRGINIA.

To the Editor of the "Calr'-Dear Sir: l
heartily believe in our custom of observ-
ing Thanksgiving day.
l. Because ours is a Christian nation,
and as such should keep Sod the Father
uppermost in all things.
2. 1t teaches our people to appreciate
more fully the blessings they enjoy both
as individuals an as a nation.
3. 1t makes US think less OF self and more
of God.
4. 1t enables US to feel how helpless and
dependent creatures we are.
3. 1t brings the people closer together
and causes them to think Of the needs and
wants of their fellow-men.
am glad to note that the day is growing
more in importance and power every year.
extend my best wishes for the happi-
ness, prosperity and peace of all your read
ers. GEO. W. ATKINSON,
Governor OF West Virginia,
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21

The of acid for the purpose of impartng
temporary pumpness gossnes old worth
horses the of crupuous old time
trader who cared the present sale
skilully drugged in this
fine appearance until he passed into the hands
who mixing with
daily food OF his stock Restricted plain diet OF
grain lost flesh and coat and spirit and
collapse surprise disgust of his
So it is with the human Although the
mineral substance does enthra its
tins does morphine since have stimulating
exharang effects whatever habit formed is diff
cult break off, There special craving for the drug
itself but the pronounced which follows the
attempt discontinue doses which system
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
WYOMING.

To the Editor OF the "Call''-Dear Sir:
Wyoming joins her more favored sisters IN
general thanksgiving for the improved
condition OF the country. We have no
wheat to export, nor any large manufac-
turing interests, but contrasted with one
year ago our people are doing more work,
our merchants and railroads more busi-
ness, and our banks have more money on
deposit and more to loan at lower rates
OF interest. Confidence having been re-
stored in business circles it is now incum-
bent upon us 10 apply ourselves with INTEL
ligent industry to regaining our normal
condition of thrift and prosperity. Let
the patriotic citizens come TO the front and
reiegate the croakers TO the rear.
WILLIAM A. RICHARDSON,
Governor OF Wyoming