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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

EOR SALE--Exclusive territory for the best
L and only practical dishwasher ever offered
to the public. Made In four different sizes,
family, boarding house, restaurant and hotel.
Will wash perfectly in one minute all the
dishes it will hold. It's merits fully proved
Every lady wants one. The bes5 chance to
make money that has been offered for years.
Great saver for hands, OF time and dishes. VIII!
demonstrate all we claim to your satisfaction If
you will call at 40 1-2 Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

FE,HE Apollo Harp The sublime coneen-
L tration of musical effect, with possibili-
ties unsurpassed by any strnged d, instrument
opv'' to con Susanna, Don't You Cry for
Me- easily played by any person. For
sale bv HAYES, Ala Congress street. 23-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

xWANTED-To buy horse. weight about HOO,
w good roader WITH a load. market between
Portland and Gray. Address .. w. M, care F.
H. HARTFORD, 81 1-2 Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04
STORES TO RENT.

Stores Nos. to 4 Central wharf re-
Gently occupied by c. A. Weston b
Co., suitable for grocery or other business,
in fine order and have an electric elevator
and heated with hot water; have good rail
road track and dock facilities. Enquire at
novo0dtt
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

DEAL ESTATE IN MANUFACTURES, lots
al and farnls bought, sold, exchanged and let,
rents col lected and property cared for SUI
burban and seashore property specially. S.
M. WATSON, AIS Congress ST., Portland, Ne.
Al
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

WANTED-HaskeIl & Jones want the public
w to know they have selected lot Of Mems
All Wool Suits that have formerly sold for IS.
SO and Sl2 are now selling them for $500.
Samples OF them can be seen in their show
windows. Il
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

GHINGLE MACH me wanted at once. Sec
y ond hand Must be in good condition and
very cheap. G. j. FOSTER, North Gray, Me.
29-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

DOR sALE-A lot of land containing about
four acres, with dwelling house,
shed and stable Connected situared in
Limngton, 31a u miles from depot;
on stage road; near post Office; boating
and fishing in the vicinity; desirable for summer
residence For terms. etc. address ANGIE M.
OkCUTT. L. Denmark, Me. Fl
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

NWANTED-G Gentleman with capital who is
w thoroughly acquainted with manufacture
ing would invest money and accept position as
office manager, or treasurer, or would purchase
& good business outright. Address for partlc-
ulars, W. W. B. P. o. box 254 Westbrook,
Me- IL
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

MRS. SUSIE c. HUGHES of South Portland,
LII teacher Of Vocal music. Post Office adj
dress Cashs Corner. South Portland. Mrs.
Hughes refers by permission to MIR. W. II.
Stockbridge. feb4 I'm
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

dompeent p cooe fam rst oass Waa
State where can be interviewed. Address S.
hoy 171Q. Al
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

VIVIAN TED-A loan of $1,000, good security
w given and good rate of interest allowed.
For particulars address BUSINESS, P. Q. Box
I416 29-l
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

TITO LET IN DEERING-Ienement "a
IL Leland street, rooms, $40; George
street, rooms, $16 81 Alba street rooms
and bath, sly; IS Pearl street. 10 rooms and
bath, $25; 2 rents ON High street, Woodfords,
lower $40; upper. S23; whole house
situated on High street in Dee1ing, rooms,
SIS; 8 George street, 10 rooms, $16.50. Inquire
of A. c. LIB BY Il CO., 42A Exchange street.
30-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

EOR INvESTMENT-We have on our books
IL several desirable houses and investment
properties. IN good locations which we will
turns s. on The investment terms no o6eet For
particulars apply to Real Estate office, LIST. Nat.
Blk. B'dg. FREDK S. VAIL. III
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty rds or less inserted under this
Head for s,e week. for rs cts. III advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

G1TUATION WANTED--By two girls: one as
- cook the other as second girl. Apply
REAR IT RRACKErT ST. FL
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

VEyANTED-By private family an exper-
w fenced second girl. Address stating
where en- be seen. S. box 1919 Al
XETANTED-Woman to go to the country to
w do general house work. Address =.
this office. 23-M
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04

| Mooney TO LOAN--on first OF second
| Isl mortgages on real estate personal
| property, stocks, bonds, or any good col
| lateral securities. Inquire of a. c. LIBBY &
| CO., 42I Exch ange street. 30-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-04
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
ons week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
Evening star., 1897-01-19
Settle the Site QuestiOu.

tomorrow, it is announced, the House
committee on public buildings and grounds
VIII take definite action in the matter of
choosing site for new government print
ing office. Ii Is to be hoped that this will
pe aohe and that SO far as the House is
concerned an end Will be put to the con-
staht wIansiing over sites and the pulling
and hauling in behalf of this project and
that. resulting in periodical oostponenent
ana practical defeat OF the proposition for
suitable quarters for the printing office.
Each year adds to the difficulty of ending
the contention, for with successive ses-
slons there arise new sites, new PROPOSALS
encouraged by the failure of Congress 10
act In seif-defense, at least, the COM
mittees should wind up the matter now.
This view of the controversy leaves out of
consideration such items as the public
necessity for new building, and the men,
ace to human hfe involved in the further
use Of the old structure on II street. even
with its improvements and braces.
Evening star., 1897-01-19
A Modern Marvel.

Chicagos first school teacher has just
died, at the age Of eighty-four years. The
event furnishes & striking commentary on
the newness of things on this continent
and also upon the marvellous developments
that have come within a single lifetime.
When this woman began her task of edu-
cation the now great metropolis of the
micdle states was a mere frontier post,
with as many aboriginal inhabitants as
whites That was but sixty-three years
ago. Her life is like a romance Applying
TO her experience the great object glass
OF history it will be seen that she has
witnessed practically all the periods and
processes of civilization. the growth of q
community from a mere outpost Of a new
life and new nation to a strong wealthy
city OF over million and a half of souls
a dominant factor in one of the finest seq
tions or this republic. Beyond this point
the view of the aged teacher could not
Well extend The perspective Closes The
future contains promise of but an aggrega-
tioa and an accumulation upon the foun-
daticn now built. The development. so far
as distinct stages of growth are concerned
Is completed fact. Few, if any. other
parts of the world can be expected to
produce the opportunities which when util-
lzed by intelligent human energy have
resulted IN the marvels that were observed
py the Woman who has just died in Chi
caSo.
Evening star., 1897-01-19
The Ten-Miles Square.

The Attorney Generals reply to the Sen
ate's resolution of inquiry relative to the
retrocession of land from the District to
the state of Virginia contributes practi-
caIly no new information to the record Of
the case 1t was well known what area
of land was ceded back and what was the
process of law which caused the return
of the territory to Virginia. 1t was also a
matter of record that the constitutionality
of the act of retrocession had never been
judicially determined. AS was pointed out
by The Star at the time the resolution
was adopted. interest naturally centered
upon the fourth item of the request, relat-
ing to the legislation recessary to secure
an annulment of the retrocession, and upon
the Attorney Generals reply. To the extent
that the Senate was seeking information the
answer must be a disappoin tment. but, as
Mr.. Harmon says, the legislative remedy
is obvious If it be presumed that the act
Of retrocession was cor stitutional He
points to the original authority for Great
ing the District as the best guide to what
ever proceedings may be taken In The
future. 1t now rests with the Senate
should there be disposition to follow the
matter to a conclusion-to choose one OF
the only two courses that are open. Steps
must be taken either to test the validity
of the act of 1916 or to bring about a new
cession of the territory by Virginia Nat
uraIly the former proceeding would be first
adopted stree all the indications are to the
effect that Virginia would not make
second cession. Whatever is done, It should
be borne in mind by the legislators on
both sides of the Potomac that the people
of the District are neutral In this matter
save to the extent of insisting that If any
thing be accomplished toward the restora-
tion of the old area the entire retroceded
territory should be given back and not
merely that small part which Virginia her
self esteems lightly, the ownership of which
involves recuniary responsibilities In con-
nection with the construction of bridges
across the Potomac and liz other ways.
Evening star., 1897-01-19
Mr.. WOlcOtt's Progress.

Probably the most interesting niece or
news yet received with reference tn Mr.
Wolcotts presence In England Is the an
nouncement OF his interview with Raron
Rothschild- That famous fnancier is a
great power in the money markets of the
world, and however widely men may differ
with him on the subject of financial policies
they concede his ability and must respec,
the influence he wields. He II is who dom.
irates that single square in London which
Is said to have fixed. and to be maintaining
gold as the standard Of redemption yalue
and to his activity has been ascribed the
failure of the International monetary con.
ference held at Brussels during the FarrI.
son administration He opposed the fres
coinage Of silver then, and with such force
that the friends of silver were Obliged tenn.
porarily to abandon the fight.
There has been nothing to Indicate 9
change Of opinion on Baron Rothschild.,
part on this subject. but the fact that hi
meets and confers with Mr. woIcott shows
that he still takes an interest In the argu
ment for silver, and to the extent of hi,
personal influence II is encouragement 10,
the friends of silver to press on in thei.
purpose to again present their case formal
ly to representatives OF the great powers
IL Baron Rothschild engages in an ex
change OF views with a champion OF silver
why may not other advocates Of the roll
standard consent to do the same thinx,
Evening star., 1897-01-19

What ID to prevent q formal meeting of
delegates from the powers Instructed to
take the whole question into consideration.
and report the result to their respective
governments?
ton can afford to shun the light. Discus
sion will go on, and 1t had better proceed
under auspices guaranteeing the fullest In
formation dispassionately presented. 1t is
in that way only a wise conclusion may be
hoped for. The truth about the matter. as
is the rule, will, in the end, prevail. If the
case of gold cannot be maintained in q
conference where discussion is full and Is
fairly conducted, the fact will appear, and
that fact will determine the future policies
of nations. II It can be maintained, and is
maintained, then the advocates of free sil-
yer coinage will be obliged to yield their
contention. or. keeping 1t UP merely for
party cry, will confront certain defeat again
at the polls.
The obJec ton SO often urged to another
lated to protract uneasiness in business
circles. seems not to be well founded. Why
any uneasiness, when It Is known that the
whole question Is safe In the hands Of the
party newly invested with power? Free
coinage of silver as an Independent act by
this government will not during the next
four years be undertaken in any event If
other nations can be brought to open their
mints to silver, the American mints can
with safety be opened to 1t, too. That Is
what the people declared at the polls in No
vember.
Evening star., 1897-01-19
Inertia.

Inertia is defined as '..that property of
matter by virtue Of which 1t persists in its
state of rest or of uniform motion in a
straight line unless some force changes
that state" 1t is well to bear this defini-
tion in mind, now that 1t is again an
ncunced with authoritative emphasis from
the treasury department that the city
post-office building will be ready for post
Office purposes by the first of July next.
The building affords an excellent example
of the operation of this law Of nature, and
1t becomes now a burning question as to
just what new force will be called into
action to accelerate the speed at which
the construction is now progressing in Or
der to assure the accomplishment of the
desirable purpose announced by the de-
partment. The Stars recent account of
the situation at the building presented an
interesting variety of prospects. From in
dependent observation on the scene Of Eon-
action, it was evident that unless some
thing be done soon to stimulate the flag
ging energies Of contractors, supervisors
and other functionaries, 1t will be utterly
impossible to occupy the building for sny
purposes whatever within a year from the
present time. From the official point of
view. however. 1t was plain that no
e@Ahooht u SUCH rs De ex-
pected perhaps from past experience would
under any circumstances operate between
now and the first day of July to prevent
the occupation of the lower story by the
city post-ofice. The Star is exceedingly
anxious that the building should he COM
pleted and put in use at the earliest Iossi-
BILE moment, but 1t does not relish the pros
pect opened up by the departments an
nouncement, that the unfortunate employees
OF the city post-ofice may be forced to oc-
cupy for several months during the coming
hscal year an uncomfortable, because ua-
finished, official home. 1t may be that the
supervising Architect of the Treasury has
something up his sleeve in the way of an
accelerating force" and it would be in
teresting to know its nature. In view of
the various suggestive indications that are
now In evidence. 1t might be well for the
dttle-credited date line on the north wall
to be erased and replaced by these words.
spoken with prophetic Significance In Mac
beth:
And be these juggling fierds no more be-
hev'd,
That palter with US in a double sense:
That keep the word of promise to our ear
And break 1t to our hope"
Evening star., 1897-01-19
A Chorus of Guests,

What's this? Another bow at our traditions
great and grand?
Another shock to thrill the institutions oi
our land?
And was 1t but for this we've ever raised
our cheers with giee
In honor OF the President, whoever he
might be?
What care we Tor the marching on inau-
guration day,
When that cherished document, q pass. is
rudeiy snatched away?
What JOY can rend the gloom that hoyers
DER us like q pail
When. with ore fell word. they shut down
on the free list at the ball?
And shall We. on the curb-stone in meek
adulation stand
Or join the pickaninnies who are marching
with the band?
We don't care for the money CHATS what
every one declares
When these Unforeseen expenses kind OF
catch hin. unawares.)
But We realize that things are not Just Al
they used to be.
II makes US halt at calling this n country
Of the free" s
And these gay committee titles. and these
badges. one and all
We repudiate. They've shat Aoua, - III
free list at the bala.
Evening star., 1897-01-19
The ConveuttopaIttie.

I'D like to buy few cows" remarked
the dairyman whose merchandise has or
several occasions been an object of sus-
picion-
Cows. exclaimed his neighbor. ''Whai
for?"
Well was the frank rejoinder, eve
got an idea that the public sort of expects
to see cows around a dairy, the same as
they expect to see an Indian in front Of a
cigar store or a pole in front of q barber
shop
Evening star., 1897-01-19
No Cessation.

"a man doesn't have any chance in this
life,'' said the youth with the melancholy
raien mo matter what you do the world
will meek"
How do you know? You haven't been
on earth such a great while"
THAT makes no difference. 1 have OBJ
served. And hereafter the taunts CT the
frivolous shall pass me unnotIced. Let
them make fun Of my foot ball hair IL they
want TO. There's no satisfying them. When
get old and haven't any hair at all they'll
jeer at me just the same every time 1 &c
to the theater"
Evening star., 1897-01-19

II the proposed treaty can establish such
amicable relations as to cause English
authors to show more discrimination when
they write of this country, ii will add to
the numerous admirers which 1t now seems
to possess.
Evening star., 1897-01-19

Mr. Tillman has turned his attention from
regulating the affairs OF society at large in
order to apply himself exclusively for a
time to that weighty problem in economics,
the South Carolina Dispensary.
Evening star., 1897-01-19

The case Of the Princess Chimay is at
least radical departure from the hack
heyed romantic episode in which the highly
educated yillaia persuades an unsophisti-
Gated country lady to eIope with him.
Evening star., 1897-01-19
Wffely Interest.

Yes" said the Inventors wife, "ny hus
band has nearly completed his flying ma
chine. He says that he has gotten to ths
end Of the problem at law. He is glad of it
too, for he Has getting tired Of it,
And do you think 1t will fy?"
"N-no. But 1t will make a splendid play
house for the children In summer"
Evening star., 1897-01-19
Strictly Formal.

oh. give me"-'twas i'm rhyme he sighed
Within your heart a place"
The literary lass replied,
Declined for lack Of space"
Evening star., 1897-01-19
SHOOTING STARS,
His RepertOfee.

Have you learned any fancy methods Of
skating?' asked the young woman.
No. replied Willie Washington, Il car
skate only two ways"
Which are they?"
Standing up and sitting down."
Evening star., 1897-01-19

1t would be interesting TO know what MIR.
Cleveland thinks about the idea of contin-
uing ex-Presidents in public view by max
hlS them ambassadors
Evening star., 1897-01-19

Boston might show a reciprocal kindnes
and convert Sam Small to a more elegan
method of expressing himself.
Evening star., 1897-01-19

It's real pleasure to know posi-
lively your laundry will be returned
when promised, and not the day
after. You can place implicit conf
dence in the Yale, 5I4 10th st. 1t
Evening star., 1897-01-19
4 me chilly draughts

which come in about the doors and
windows of the house can be avoided by
felt-stripping. You can do it yourself,
or we will send our man up to take
measures and submit you an estimate.
NC. foot for the best felt strip made,
except Valentines, at &c. If You ask
our advice We will tell yoa to buy VAL
entine's, for 1t lasts longest, gives much
more satisfaction.
Evening star., 1897-01-19

1-burner size heats u single bed
room, ard consumes but Sc. worth d
of gas In ten hours. rs................ W
2-burner size heats a large room,
and burns but lie. worth Of gas in N
The 3-bnrner size heats an extra large
rceH, and burns but Ice. worth OF gas
. day
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-07-28

After meals you should have
simply feeling of comfort and
satisfaction. You should not
feel any indications that digestion
is going on. If you do, you have
Indigestion, which means not-di-
gestion. This may be the begin
ming of so many dangerous dis
eases. that it is best to take it in
hand at once and treat it with
Shaker Digestive Cordial For
you know that Indigestion makes
poison, which causes pain and
sickness. And that Shaker d.
gestive Cordial helps digestion
and cures Indigestion. Shaker
Digestive Cordial does this by
providing the digestive materials
in which the sick stomach is
wanting. 1t also tones up and
strengthens the digestive organs
and makes them perfectly
healthy. This is the rationale of
its method of cure, as the doctors
would say. Sold by druggists,
price 10 cents to $l.00 per bottle.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-07-28

For the past two weeks there
have been an unusual number of
suicides and lynchings in this
country. The number of suicides
is something wonderful. They
include the poor, the wealthy,
male and female, and one IA
year-old boy. -Four women sui
cided by drinking poison in each
others presence, upon deliber-
ate agreement to kill themselves.
They were sewing women who
made waistcoats. They had a
big feast before they drank the
fatal drug. They all ate heartily
Of the bountiful menu and then
took the drug which terminated
their earthly career. Among the
suiciders was one California mil
lionaire.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-07-28

The Dingley tariff bill is now
the law of the land. 1t passed
the Senate Saturday by a vote OF
40 to 80, and was at once signed
by the President. That long de
layed prosperity will now begin
with the trusts and New Eng
land corporations).
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-07-28

Washington, July 24.-The
president sent the tolloming mes
sage to congress
To the Congress of the United
States :
In my message convening the
congress in extraordinary session
| called attention to a single sub
ject-that a measure should be
enacted providing revenue ade-
quate to meet the reasonable and
proper expenses of the govern.
ment. | believed that to be the
most pressing subject for settle
ment then. a bill to provide the
necessary revenues for the gov
ernment has already passed the
house of representative and the
senate and awaits the executive
action. Another question of very
great importance is that of the
establishment OF our currency and
banking system on a better basis,
which | commented on in my in
augural address in the following
words
"Our financial system needs
some revision our money is all
good now. b,tt lis value must not
further be threatened. 1t should
all be put on an enduring basis.
not subject t. ca,, attack. nor its
stability TO doubt or dispute. The
several forms of our paper money
offer. IN nv Judgment. a constant
embarrassment to the government
and imperil safe balance in the
treasury"
Nothing was settled more clear
ly at the late national election
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-07-28
fOf Years Otd.

Mrs. Susanna Harris who was
born in 1893, from the most reli-
able information obtainable, is
visiting at Tradesville. She has
been member of the Spring
Hill Baptist church for 60 years.
Mr.. III. NJ. Polk, our author, says
he would be glad for old and
young TO see her.