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The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

Professor Lucien Blake of the Kansas
University advances the theory that by
the use OF elsotr lefty the carbon pigment
which gives color to the negroes skin can
be dissolved and removed and the negro
be made white man. The professor is
receiving numerous letters from parsons
of African descent who are eager to
change their compilations.
That King Chulalongk orn OF Siam Is
man OF extraordinary attachments is
evidenced by the fact that lie is able to
remember his entire name, which runs
as follows: ISomdetch- Phra- Paramindr-
Maha ChulalonRkron Patindr Debia-
Maha Monghu. Purusiaratue Raja-ra-
wongse- -br0ngse- Para but Warak
hattirara- rajatria- gasangkas Parumad-
harm mika Maharujad hiraja Para
manarth Pabite- Phra- Chula- Cromklow-
Show Yu-Hua.
The Queens jubilee is the cause OF
jubilation for many owners Of real
property. The highest price thus far
paid for windows is in the case of large
warehouse veIlooking at. Paul's church
yard: The price named is $l25. 000 which
is said to be more than the building is
worth. 1t is estimated that spectators
will spend $50, 600, 900 to see the show.
Grant Duff tells the following story of
Lord Houghton. in his "reminiscences.
The Cosmopolitan Club was accustomed
| to meet in room which had been. Watts
studio. and on the walls Of which hung
al enormous picture by him of Theodore
ana Honoria. Some one asked Lord
Houghton what this represented. "Oh, !"
he replied, you have heard Of Watts's
HYml9 Thaaa ara W0ffcSs Harc
An Englishman whose hobby is the
study of policemen all over the world
says that the Irish. consta bulary and the
civil guard Of Spain are the finest bodies
of police In Europe. The Spanish civil
guard was established in 1845, when
highwaymen were numerous in Spain,
and the duty of its members is still to
patrol the high roads and practically to
guard travellers. Their power is almost
absolute, but they do not abuse it. They
wear dark-blue tunics and syellow belts,
with knee sbreeohes and old fashioned
CATERS.
Monsignor Merry del Val
in the rising generation
of Vatican diplomats. Besides being
personal friend of the Pope. he enjoys
5ne conndsnce OF the English Roman
oienopn' Ut many years PAST
ne mas been anxious to enter the Jesuit
Society, but owing to the personal infiu-
ence OF the Pope, he has definitely decid-
Ell TO abandon his intention, at all events
for the present.
POPE Lao XIII recently received sum-
mons from notary in Syongyos, Hun
gary, Informing him that $40 had been
left him by priest named Anton
oyurky, and telling him to come snu
claim the hequsst. and to bring with him
5ne olnclal fee Of s forms Rand rs
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30

The Boston Transcript thinks it is
highly appropriate that the Congress of
the International Postal Union which ia
to be called togtEer in few weeks should
be held in Washington. 1t is the first
time in the more than twenty years of
the unions existence that this country
has been selected as its meeting place,
though now the foremost nation in the
world in postal Importance. There are in
round numbers 200, DOC post offices in all
of the countries of the world, with Or
ganized facilities Of correspondence, and
Of this number 20, 900 are in the United
States. In 1884 we had 70 post offices;
in 1925 they had increased to 5677. in 1875
TO 30, 734 and in 1884 to very few over co.
900; so in another double decade at the
least 10000 post offices will be required
to accommodate the postal business of
the republic. More than billion letters
year, paying full postage, besides
postal cards, is now the approximate
Seasure of the correspondence of this
country, not to speak of the miscellane-
GUS business Including free garden seeds
and occasionally congressman's laun-
cry.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, APRIL 90.
STATE OF MAINE.
ARBOR DAY.
A PROCLAMATION
BY thu 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
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. / 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 shcw a commendable
zeal in promoting the objects for which this day
is designed, by devoting the time to planting or
namentai trees and shrubs along their streets,
in pubic 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-seven, and Of the independence of the
United States of America the one hundred
and twenty-1irSt
By the Governor,
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
MAINE STATE PRESS.
AND -



!'A1LY in advance) IS per year; So for six
onths; s1.50 quarter; so cents month.
The DAILY is delivered every morning by
carrier anywhere within the city limits and az
Noodfords without extra charge.
DAILY Not in advance. invariably OF tn
rate of 81 2 year.
MAINE STATE PRESS, (Weelsly) published
every Thursday So per year; 81 for six months /;
90 cents quarter; Is cents for TRIAL subscrip-
lion of six weeks.
Persons wishing to leave town for long or
short periods may have the addresses Of their
Iapers changed as often as desired.
Advertising Rates.
IN DAILY PRESS S1.50 per square. for one
week; $500 for one mouth. Three inser-
lions or less, Sl.oo per square. Every other
day advertisements, enc third less than these
ates.
Hall square advertisements $1.oo for one
week or $3.50 for one month.
"a Square" is space of the width OF col
umn and one inch long
Special Notices. on first page, one-th1rd ad-
ditional
A,susen,e,ats and Auction Sales. $500 per
square each week. Three insertions or less,
s1.5o per square.
Reading Notices in nonparlel type and
classed with other paid notices, 10 cepts per
line each insertion.
Pure Reading Notices in reading matter type
% cents per line each insertion.
Wants, To Let. For SAFE and similar adver-
tisements, % cents per week IN advance, for
40 words Or less. no display. Displayed adver-
tisements under these headlines. and all adver-
isements not paid lin advance will be
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30

Col. Watterson seems thoroughly con-
WINGED that the members of the New
York Reform club are already laying
wires to spring Mr.. Cleveland's name
as candidate for the Presidency three
years from now, and says "His removal
to New Jersey was the first adroit step
In his new plan of campaign" and adds
"a possible party rehabilitation Of the
greatest moment must not be obstructed
by such deaths head at the FEAST 1t
goes without sayingsthat the relations
between the two gentlemen still con-
tinue somewhat strained.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30

The Porte has promised to concede a
portion, at least, of the demands made
by Bulgaria relating to bishops and 9TH
or matters, after the present war is over
Bulgaria seems to have put greater valus
In the Sultan's promises than sa-
gacious sovereignty would be justified In
doing, and this maysaccount for her at
titude in the present war.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30

Public Indignation has been raise d TO
fever heat in Chicago bJ the proposal CT
the Legislature of Illinois to fasten upon
the city the present street railway
Inonopolies for term of fifty years. A
legislative measure to this effect has
passel the Senate of that state, and pub
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30

The rumored intention of the Greeks
to make last stand against Edhem
Pasha at Thermopylae doubtless will
evoke many classical and sentimental
"reminiscences, but it should be noted
tLat-the Therm opylae Of this good year,
yielding to the ravages of time, is moth
Ing more than wide swamp.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30

The London "Times'' says that sin
no case will Turkey be.allowed to gather
the fruits of victory over a Christian
people" 1t is to be hoped that this is
true-but less uneasiness wouldEbe felt
on this point, if orders to this effect
should be sent from what seems to be
more powerful head quarters at ST.
Petersburg
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30

They have visiting them at Nelson's Mrs. Duckworth
from Kentucky who used to great sufferer from constipation
She she used to suffer greatly headache
indigestion and constipation and kind remedy
could find relief until she began using Rpan Taes very
Tabule relief now she says headache stranger"
The indigestion and constipation disappeared and she felt
her life than she now considers Rpans Tabues
the best medicine in the world
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30
City Of Tacoma, Washington,
5 Per Cent
GOLD BONDS.
Due June I, 1918. Issued for
Water Works.

water works.
Assessed Valuation, s26.452. s12
Total Debt S273o. 600
Less Water and Light
Debt 2OSOOOO
Net Bonded Debt, $4,000
Population 52.567 State Census of 1892.
The city of Tacoma is located on Puget
sound =, ana has one OF the deepest harbors on
the Pacific coast. It is the terminus OF the
Northern Pacific railroad. and has boat con-
nectlons with the Canadian Pacific, Union
racine and Great Northern Roads, thereby
having TRANSFORMATION facilities over all the
principal transcontinental lines. In import
ance as q; commercial city it is among the first
I I OF the racine 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-
Hes, handles great quantities of wheat and
Hour. 1t now leads all others in the shipments
ment Tor 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 $7,500,O0O; the population in
1890 was $4,000, and by the State Census of
1892 IL had increased to so, S67.
The earnings Of the Water FORKS since com
ing into the possession of the city IN 1898 have
been SUFFICIENT to pay all the operating expenses,
interest charges on entire acdteg loan, and
tedue surplus available for the Sinking Fund
This loan was issued under 4 direct vote of
ponds the matter was submitted to the Supreme
Court OF the State OF Washington in a friendly
suit, the court deciding that the bonds were
wand, forever estopping any question which
might arise in the future as to Etheir valid
ity. The Status under which these bonds are
eslaonshed sufnclent to retire them al matur-
ity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
NEW SPRING PRINTS
Big Flood.

The heavy rain Tuesday night put
old Brush Creek on the war path and it
came near flooding the town. In the
first place, the railroad tressell at p.
Q. Miller's became somewhat cloged
and turned the water on the southeast
side of the track. 1t come down into
the foundry doing considerable damage
to the moulding department, 1t was
the highest ever known in that build
ing. The creek itself had been higher
few times before, but it never got into
the foundry to such depth before. 1t
did some damage to the fences, par
ticularly to those of the poultry yards
of B. A. Fox. The foot bridge on West
Main street was washed away and
lodged against the foot bridge on West
Market street. On this street posi-
bly, the greatest damage was done.
The water broke over into the old
channel and coming down did consider
able damage to the filled street by run
ming over it and washing off the maca-
dam. The new channel seemed to be
unable to carry off the water because
the railroad bridge at the electric light
plant would not take it away fast
enough.
The platform and steps of the old
Peoples house were completely sub
murged.
The Easements of the buildings in
that vicinity were also filed with water
Lake Watausee is also in danger and
the water has begun to wear across the
dirt down.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
City Council.

The city council did not meet on it's
regular meeting night last week, but
called q special meeting for Monday
night, at which all the members were
present except Alderman Collette. The
curfew ordinance passed on its third
and final reading by unanimous vote.
1t will not go into effect for ten days
from its passage because the usual
phrasehlogy, from and after its pas
sage, the welfare of the town demand
ing it" was over looked and according
to the charter it will be held back ten
days. '.b EtusE
This ordinance, which has been pub
lished, makes it misdemeanor for a
person under IS years of age being on
the streets after O'Clock at night with
out prescribed escort The chief of
police will sound the fire alarm whistle
on the electric plant at 8:45 each night
to give the youngsters warning to
skip. Sod ta., sal
Mayor Faw submitted a report of the
examination of the records in the re-
corder's office in regard to the sinking
fund commissioners Of the SC's and
street bonds. This report includes
about five thousand words and shows
that q kind of slip-shod business has
been. allowed to go on between the
various boards and the commissioners,
and that the city has been the loser by
it,, The mayor recommends that the
sinking fund commissioners for schoo
and street bonds be requested to make
settlement The 3C's commissioners
he thinks, can not be asked to settle
until its bond suit now pending is set
tied. Nothing criminal is charged
nothing but careless and unbnsines
like methods. The mayor apprehend
a difficulty insettlement because larg'
amount of the funds were in the Citizen
and First National Banks. both of whicl
have failed, and will not pay the de
positors in full. The question to-aris
is the liability of the commissioners 70
the funds SO deposited. ...,s>
The city physician, DR.. Matthews
made his report of the sanitary condi
tion of the, town. He specified, severe
we'll knows npisances and recommend
| ed their abatement. The board &C
cepted thsrepor45
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

The heavy rains last Tuesday night
came very near causing serious acci-
dent on theO. r. and @. railroad. One
of the mud stills was washed from under
the long trestle over Sinking Greek
and when the regular passenger train
ran upon the trestle one bent began to
sink and engineer Barnes and conduc-
tor Wade thought it was all over with
them, but fortunately the track only
sank % inches and the. train passed
over in safety. The track has been re-
paired and trains are running regular
again. faa Hs s.a ans# Fl,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
Stockholders Meet.

The stockholders of the East Tennes-
see and Western North Carolina Rail-
way held their annual meeting in the
Office of the company in this city at II
o'clock yesterday.
The stock was well represented. The
prominent stockholders from distance
were Frank Frimstone of Pennsylva-
MIA, R. F. Hoke of Pennsylvania and
John S. Wise of Virginia.
The following directory was elected:
Frank Frimstone, A. Pardee, jr., r. F.
Hoke, J. G. Hardin, George Richards,
John S. Wise, H. M. Howe.
These were all reelected and in turn
reelected the old officers of the compa-
ny as follows: Frank Frimstone, Pres.
ident; John S. Wise, Secretary; Col.
G. H. Nimson, Superintendent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
Sad Drowning.

John P. Keebler and a man by the
name of Gregg were drowned in Horse
Greek two miles from Fall Branch yes
terday morning. They lived in Jones'
boro and were trying to cross the
swollen stream in a small canoe. Keeb-
Ter was married and Gregg single. The
body of Gregg was found but that Of
Keebler has not yet been recovered.
LATER-The body of Keebler was re-
covered this morning. 1t had gone
down stream half a mile.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
The Dreaded Consumption Can be Cured,

Editor of The COMET Il have dis
covered reliable cure for consumption
and all bronchial, throat and lung d.
seases, general decline, loss of flesh
and all conditions of wasting away.
By it's timely use thousands of appar.
emily hopeless cases have been cured
SO proof-positive am l of its power to
cure. that to make its merits known,
will send, free, to any afflicted reader
of your paper, three bottles of my
Newly Discovered Remedies upon re
ceipt of express and postofice address
f. A. SnocUM, M. c., 9s Pine St., N, Y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
Mrs. Camnhell Dead.

Mrs. Eva Campbell, widow of the
late Hirsm Campbell, who lived near
Jonesboro, died last Tuesday night at
the residence of her son J. F. Campbell
of this city. She had been here on a
visit to her son only q short while when
She took down and died. She was 70
years old and had been a consistent
member Of the Christian Church for
many years. Her remains were inter-
red in private graveyard near har old
home Friday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
Stands at the Head.

Aug, ]. Bogel, the leading druggist Of
Shreveport, La, says: ''Dr. Kings New Dis
covery is the only thing that cures my cough,
and 1T is the best seller have" j. E. Camp
bell, merchant of Stafford, Ariz., writes ''Dr.
Kings New Discovery is all that is claimed for
it it never fails, and is q sure cure for con-
sumption, coughs add colds. / can not say
enough for its merits" DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and colds is
not an experiment. 1t has been tried for a
quarter of century and today stands at the
head 1t never disappoints, E|.
For sale at Mcfarland & Co.'S drug store,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

We acknowledge our obligations to
the Staff for professional curtesies ex-
tended last week; Through the kind
ness of the managers we were able to
overcome some Of the difficulties Incl
dental to moving a printing Office.
The COMET is now in it's new quar-
ters on Merket street, one door west
of Roam street, where we will be glad to
talk business with our friends and pa
irons. s...
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
Electric Bltters,

Electric Bitters is medicine suited for any
season. but Jerhaps more generally needed
when the languid, exhausted feeling prevails,
when the liver Is torpid and sluggish and the
need of tonic and Alternative is felt. A prsmpt
use of this medicine has often averted long
and perhaps fatal bilious feverS, No medicine
will act more sarely in eounteracting and free
ing the system from the malarial poison.
Headache indigestion. constipation, dizziness
Yield to Electric Bitters. soc. and SlW pei
bottle at Mcfarland s. Co. s drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
We are liberal sellers and the quality and style of our
NEW WASH GOODS.

You must see them to appreciate
them-mors beautiful and varied than
ever. --latest styles in open work and
sheer materials, exclusive designs not
found elsewhere, from 73c per yard to
$3.50 per pattern.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
SPRING DRESS GOODS.

It is Impossible in onr limited space
to explain the Fambrics which rule this
season. You must see them. No one
else here can show such q variety.
Every pattern new. See our Fancy
Dress Goods at loo per yard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

There is nothirg so good for thecoughs and
colds OF the children and babies as DR.. Bell
Pine Tar~Honey. 1t cures Group whooping
cough, cold in the head and gives sweet refresh
ing sleep. Children love ft-old people like u.
For sale by Mcfarland &'BOiton.-r
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
NEW PERCALES.

All the --latest Effects in light and
dark grounds-not the common every
day styles you usually find, Price
81, 10 and 10 cents per yard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

Never go away from home without bottle Of
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. Change Of climate
change of apartments or exposure may bring or
a cold which nothing but this famous remedy
will cure,
Forsalc by Mcfarland & Bolton, druggists.
"a
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

A serious accident occurred on the
Embfeeyille Railway yesterday as q re-
suit of the recent heavy rains. A
tressell at Doves Mill was so damaged
by the water that it gave way under o
freight train. The caboose and five
cars were left and the balance of the
train came on without them. -Four of
the cars were in the ditch and the ca
boos and one car was beyond the reach
and had to be left. ...
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
'THh X CUNkT,
Local News Notes.
Special Offers.

Our farmer friends can subscribe for
any newspaper or magazine they desire
through The COMET, and pay for same
in produce ct market prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

Dan Walters spent all last week in
erecting a patent hog pen on his prem
ises The boys say that Dan is trying
to sell the right of this county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

WARD & FRIBERG.
THE Bee Hive"
We have made the
greatest hit in
MATING.
It is just beginning to
arrive, and we will be
able to show the peo-
pie of Johnson City the
best goods they ever
saw for the money.
We will have a few
nice pieces Of Carpet
to sell at a price about
| March 10th.
! Our Shoe and Slip
per stock is far the
best value we have eV-
or had.
Spring Dry Goods
ARRIVING all the time,
/ Our Gents Furnish
ing.dep artment is now
greatly improved. New
! Shirts, new Ties &C.,
: &c.
Come and see us.
Yours truly,
WARD & FRIBERG.
!: THE Bee HIVE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

Rev. d. N. Good has returned from
st. Louis where he attended the annual
meeting of the Sunday School Mis-
sionaries of the Presbyterian church.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

All Druggists guarantee DIR. Niles PAIN
PILLS TO stop Headache. "One cent dose"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

J. R. Miller, representing the Chris
tian Pepper Tobacco Co., of st. Louis,
was here yesterday delivering samples
of the famous natural leaf chewing to-
bacco, "West Tennessee Plug"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
The best Hour is Gold Dust.
BOARDS WANTED,

Twenty-Five thousand Boards, red or
black oak, wanted. delivered at Austin
Springs. W. j. MILLER.
661tf. johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
Help wanted.

Reliable men and women to sell our
absolute household necessity, Sells at
sight and is reliable. Good profit, not
hard to learn.
The FINISH MANuFAcTURING o.,
Ali Marshall street, 1sska IS
Philadelphia, Pa, q. s. A,
.vs = .r - - 49, w
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
The best flour is Gold nust.

Try can of Perfection Baking Pow
der for cents at Jackson's.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1897-01-28
J n(a D.

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IS Sabre alten G%n9lGneer uno Witt'
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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1897-01-28
Gtwas @iheuswerthes.

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baB be alsl belis Meci6ln CUR SerlteIs
lung oes usIoOrbsnen neIuOleu Spfiems
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oauuns. Don Ssnen, be es usrlu1
babsn, mlro ss iur cen belien Blutrelni
ger uno Nsrusuliarier sepallen. Ser.
tauii 81 81 SIS. OOer sl.0O per 5lal1s
IN W. 5. Qu b MS NpOIDtte.