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The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

equally divided, for and against, what
difference would it have made In the
result?
The PRESS simply commended that the
vote on the constitutional amendment
did not "mean necessarily an ovsrwhelm-
ing and vigorous sentiment in favor of
the stringent enforcement OF the prohibit
tory law" but that on the other hand,
when properly analysed it really
showed that there has always been in the
state large element of Indifference.
That is what we commanded, and what
we still contend. Very likely majority
OF the ~, 900 who did not care enough for
the amendment to take the slight trouble
OF voting upon it would, if inquired of,
say they were In favor of it; but that does
not change the fact, for their action or
lack of action, showed them to be in
different, and actions divulge much more
accurately than words mems real senti-
ments toward prohibition, as Mr.. White,
who has had experience, must know by
this time
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

Russia appears to have got complete
possession of Corea by diplomacy, and Ito
drive her out England may have to resort
10 foroe. This she could probably do as
Russia has only small navy and 1t is
practically impossible for her to march
troops into the country, but there would
be- danger in undertaking it in other
directions, for Russia is in position to
seriously threaten some of the most i'm
portant of England possessions. Proha-
bly, the trouble will eventually be, settled
through diplomatic channels, Russia per-
haps retaining Corea while England is
eonsoled by a liberal slice Of the Chinese
Empire.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST

A deal of interest is felt in the doings of
the grand jury now in session at Bath,
but the robability is that they will not
report before the middle of the present
week. Since last week, the jury has
been wrestling with the slot machine
business, and according to statements
made by parties who have already been
examined with respect to these cases,
little progress has been made. Several
Richmond men expect to be indicted for
violating the law which prohibits the use
of slot machines. A large number of
witnesses have been required to give
evidence against the parties, but whether
sufficient evidence has been obtained to
warrant the jury in finding indictments
is not known to the outside world.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

In recent interview Edward P. Rick
er says of Names growing summer re-
sort business: "There are 200, 900 visitors
to Maine and New Hampshire every sum
mer, and they leave $40 each or more.
We secure $1,000. 900 year from them.
Taking care OF these people is the largest
industry in Maine at the present time
1t pays better than farming or Ium boring,
or mining or fishing And vet it is IN
it's infancy. The business has grown
SO rapidly that we have not been able
to build suitable hotels In few years
the palaces Of the world will be in our
state.'
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

England has finally refused to join the
United States, Russia and Japan in an
arrangement for the protection of the
seals because Canada objects. This was
no more than was expected. Undoubt-
eddy Canada has the legal right to carry
on pelagie sealing, but the moral right to
continue in business that will inevitably
extinguish the seal herd is questionable
However, Canada falls back on its legal
rights and apparently proposes to stick
until she can make more by aban-
doning them. Evidently she hopes to be
bought off.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
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The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
Nervous Preservation Cured.

1T is with genuine gratitude to DR.. Chase
Cumberland, street. that we say he has cured
our daughter, without medicine, OF very Sc
rious stomach trouble from which she had suf-
fered intensely for years and which finally pro-
duced nervous exhaus ion. other physicians
failed to give her relief and we had almost
despaired Of her ever being well when she COM
menced treatment with DIR. Chase To us it
seems moi hing short of miracle.
MR.. and MRS. ]. G. PRESTON,
dec15MWFtf 489 Cumberland street
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

1t ia reported In Rome that Baron Faya,
Italian ambassador to the United States,
has reported to his government that a
war between the United States and Spain
can only be averted by the powers inter-
feripg. This is not the first time that
this diplomatist has made remarkable
discovery. In most cases his lurii 1mag1-
nation espies mares nests pure and
simple.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

The General Society of the Daughters
of the Revolution seem to think that in
terest in the society and its principles
might be augmented in the public mind
by the organization of a Junior rank for
the purpose of including in it's mem ber-
ship those who by reason of immaturity
of years, are not eligible to election to the
older body; the chief object of the junior
auxiliary being to interest the children
in the study of the history of our country
and its institutions, and thus to prepare
them for enlightened and useful citizen
ship, and to inspire them with reverence
and love for our flag and devotion to the
principles for which 1t stands" All of
the preliminary work in connection with
the formation of the junior auxiliary has
been completed and the committee an
nounces that it is now prepared to re-
oeiye applications for membership.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

NJ. G. Shaw, the prominent Bath lum-
herman, was in Skowhegan recently and
filed papers to the Supreme Judicial
court for the division of the township
known as "Big W. and situated on the
shore of Moosehead lake. The township
is owned by Mr.. Shaw, Elias MiIliken Of
Augusta and the Coburn heirs represent
ed by Turner Boswell, Esq, the agent
of the estate. 1t is understood that a
commission has been agreed upon by the
interested parties to make the division
sometime next summer.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

If there is wisdom in a diversity Of
counsels the banking and currency COM
mittee of the House of Representatives
contains q goodly amount of it. Every
member but one has a plan to reform the
currency. The only exception is the Hon.
George n. Southwiok who on push
could evolve a plan if there was urgent
demand for it--which in his opinion there
does not seem to be at present,
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

A motion has been made to change the
date of Christmas to some time in April.
Judging from the number of fires re-
Gently recorded as occurring on that da y,
It is likely that warm second will be
given by insurance companies through
out the land.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
Merchants National Bank.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Merchants National
Bank of Portland, Me-. for the election of seven
directors for the ensuing year and the transac-
ton OF any other business that may legally be
will be neld at their banking house,
on Tuesday the 18th day of January, 1898, at 10
o'clock a. m. G. o. BANCROFT, Cashier
December 9, 1897. dec19dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
The Chapman National Bank,

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
chapman National Bank will be held at its
banking rooms on Tuesday the 18th day OF Jan
uary, 1898, at 10 o'clock a. M. for the election
OF directors for the ensuing year, and the tran
saction OF any other business that may legally
come before the meeting.
CHESTER II. PEASE, Cashier.
Portland, Me-, Dee 10 1897 dee10dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

Mr.. j. S.. White of Naples writes to the
PRESS as follows:
I understand the PRESS that because
there were 47,513 indifferent voters
on the constitutional amendment, that
this fact shows that there was not
strong public sentiment in favor of the
law, on the presumption that If these
4T,b18 votes had been added to the mega.
tive vote it would have shown a majority
against the amendment. Is this quite
fair? Why sh )uld the whole body of
a, SIS voters who were Indifferent to the
result be numbered with those who were
not Indifferent, but actively opposed to
The lawF II the.47.513 votes had been
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Canal National bank of Portland will he
held ut their banking house on Tuesday, the
18th day Of January. 1898, at IL o'clock a. NJ
for the election of seven directors and for
the transaction OF any other business that
may be legally presented
GEORGE G. PETERS, Cashier
December TO- 1897. dec11dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

The Chicago editors are trying to make
the outside world believe that Chicago
aldermen do not need secretaries. 1t is
an undeeerved compliment and making
every allowance for the worlds credulous-
ness and gulhbility the statement will
not be accepted as the truth.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings.
sprains. Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR

The newspapers of Guayaquil, Ecua-
dor, publish many particulars about the
arrival in the archipelago of Colon of a
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
PORTLAND NATIONAL BANK

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Portland National Bank of Portland for the
election Of electors for the ensuing year and
the transaction of any other busin that NAV
legally be presented. will be held at their bank
ing house on TUESDAY the nth, day of Janl-
airy, 1898, at II O'clock A. M.
CHARLES q. ALLEN. Cashier.
Portland, Maine, December 8, 1897.
darn
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the First National Bank OF Portland for the
election of Directors for the ensuing year, and
the transaction Of any other business that may
legally presented. will be held at its Bank
ing Rooms on TUESDAY, the 18th day of jan
uary. 1898, at 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ.
J. E. WENGREN, Cashier
Q6CG
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

The Skowhegan and Norridgewock Elec-
trio Railway and Power Company have
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: President, K. W. Brown;
clerk, Turner Boswell; directors, r. w.
Brown, A. f. Gerald, A. III. Weston. J.
P. Clark, L. G. Emery.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 20.

The European concert is COM again,
accompanied by very lively dance of
the Powers, with China paying the i'd
dlers.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29

The Augusta Safe Deposit and Trust
Company opened branch establishment
at Winthrop, Monday, A. III. Blair is
the manager.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-29
Mr.. Latham True
(1ater known S Char [. Tmal

Teacher Of Piano. Organ and Musical Theory
(su cpssor to Mr.. Harvey S. Murray viii re-
turn from Leipzig, Germany, and resume teach
ing early in Janua y, 1898, at the studio former
ly occupied by Mr.. Murray, Room IS, Browns
Block, 537 Congress street.
The National tribune., 1897-07-29
THE ,ELDoRAD0 Of THE NORTH.
Marvellous Stories of Placer Discoveries on the Kondyk
Rush to The North-How Mining is Done the Yukon.
international Complications Routes into the Gold
Fields-Pfsvous Discoveries the Yukon-The United
States Government Survey.

below zero, with about three feet Of snow.
They say there is very little food to be OBJ
tanned in the country, and that all sup
plies to sustain life must be taken in by one
of the two routes which will be described
further on. There is doubt expressed also
as to whether -four and canned vegetables
in sufficient quantities can be taken into
these remote regions during the short time
that remains this season to sustain the thou
sands who are bound for the gold region.
In Summer, which lasts but three months,
the weather is sultry and hot. When the
returning party left, June 49, they reported
the grass to be luxurant, flowers in bloom
in great abundance, and myriads of mus
ketos that make life almost uncomfortable.
twill be remembered that in Midsummer,
at this high latitude, the sun shines almost
continuously day and night, there being
The National tribune., 1897-07-29

We repeat: The people of the United
States demand imperatively that the
Government shall collect a certain
amount of revenue. That was the I'M
mistakable meaning Of the result of last
years election. They had had the other
alternative tried, in the fullest way, and
were disguised and angry at the result.
How that revenue shall be expended is
secondary matter, but the revenue
they will have. To appropriate large
,, portion Of it to the payment Of the
debts due the men who saved the Nations
existence in its hour Of supreme need
| meets with their heartiest commentator.
In addition to its being matter Of the
highest justice and right, it is, as mat
ter Of true political economy, infinitely
the most effective way Of returning
directly to the whole people, the money
which has been collected. The money
is not paid to any bank, corporation or
syndicate, where it can be massed and
boarded, but passes directly into the
hands of the entire people. Every COM
munity and every section receives its
full share Of the benefits. 1t is like the
fruitful rains, which reach every corn
hill and every furrow, and hiring life,
health and fruitfulneSs. 1t quickens the
healthful life-blood Of monetary circula-
ton In the remotest ramifcations Of the
Nations arteries, and stimulates bust
ness.
The man who pirates Of the I" burden
someness of pension payments is simply
demagogic liar, who sins against the
light Of monday facts and everyday
common sense.
The National tribune., 1897-07-29

The halftone picture on our front
page this week is a beatty. 1t is -elo-
euent Of reminders to every old soldier
who " has been there" 1t is one of the
unnamed pictures in the Brady collec-
ton, now in the possession of the War
Department. But without any name
the veteran can read its story in full
Every line and detail brings up recol-
lections to him. 1t shows a period of
lull in the hard campaign. A battery
has been ordered to go up INTO an aban-
doned ea1thwork, not With any direct
expectation Of its being Of service there,
but with remote possibility that it may
be needed at that point The earth
work has not been Used for long time.
1t looks neglected. The revetmenfs are
ragged, probably torn away to make a
fire, and the earth has begun to wash
down under the heavy rains. The IN
fantryrnan on guard knows that there is
no enemy near, and has sat down to
take it easy, and plan out for himself
what the General ought TO do next
The artillerymen are too tired to even
clean up their guns, which still have the
mud of the road on their wheels. They
simply loaf around the old A tent and
rest At best they VIII only have {
breathing spell Of a few short hours, ant
they are going to make the most Of it
II is a great picture.
The National tribune., 1897-07-29
A NEW SERIAL.

We have secured serial story written
specially for THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
by Hon. Albion w. Tourgee, author of
"a Fools Errand," Bricks Without
Straw" Figs and Thistles," etc. There
is no more forceful or popular writer
among contemporary novelists than
Judge Tourgee, and in this story he is
at bis best The title is "Ihe Man
Who OUTLINED Himself" 1t is an
American story true to life. 1t is
"thrilling, terrible, and pathetic" to
use the authors own words IN speaking
about his work 1t is a great treat and
no one should miss it.
The National tribune., 1897-07-29
A NEW AReo SAILS THE PACIFIC.

A NEW ARGo SAILS THE PACIFIC.
steamer arrived at Seattle, on Puget
Sound, on the morning of the 18th inst,
bringing tales of discoveries of gold in
Alaska which, when spread throughout the
country by telegraph, created in single
day more intense interest than any story of
the finding of quick fortunes since the days
of the Argonauts in 1919 The steamer was
freighted with returning travellers from the
gold regions at Klondyke Creek, on the
Upper Yukon River, and they brought with
them over half million dollars worth Of
gold-dust piled in the Captains cabin in
buckskin bags
Three days later a second steamer arrived
at San Francisco with more passengers, more
gold, and more stories of fabulous wealth in
the frozen North. This steamer brought
about million and half dollars worth Of
The National tribune., 1897-07-29

THE President has done the very best
thing in urging Congress to provide for
a non-partisan Currency Commission to
take into consideration what measures
may be necessary to put all our forms
of money on the soundest possible basis.
This is a subject that should be APP
preached by the best financial brains Of
the country, unprejudiced by theories or
partisan predictions A sound currency
is the Likelihood Of all our prosperity.
1t should be kept in as good shape as
human wisdom can put it, and a non
partisan commission seems to be the very
best way Of arriving at what, if anything,
should be done TO Improve its condition.
The National tribune., 1897-07-29

the Canadian police along the boundary in
the gold-beit. and place officials in charge of
all points of exit, who will assay and weigh
up all bullion in the possession of miners,
and pay for it in Canadian scrip. Iuas-
much as nine-tenths Of the miners are cjti-
zens of the United States, collision with
Canadian authorities is threatened.
Naturally there is a good deal of intern
perate discussion, and among other things
a revolution has been proposed, by means of
which the miners threaten to proclaim
themselves independent of the Canadian
Government to erect territory of their
own to be called "Klondyke." and raise the
American flag. 1t is not to be assumed,
however, that the Canadian Government
will proceed 10 such extremities as to in
wife collision, and it is confidently ex-
pected that cooler and wiser counsels will
prevail, and that by hberality on the one
side, forbearance and natural respect for law
on the other, trouble will be averted
Still more perplexing is the boundary
difficulty south of Mt st. Elias, actoss
which runs one of the routes to the Yukon
placer district, but this controversy only in
directly affects the mining problem.
THE ROUTES INTO THE GOLD FIELDS.
There are two ways now to enter the
region One is by steamer from San Fran
cisco or Seattle across the Northern Pacific
Ocean past Ounalaska into Bristol Bay, an
arm of Boring Sea, and up st. Michaels on
the Yukon delta. A ticket from the Pa
cific Coast to st. Michaels costs $780, accord
ing to last reports. At ST. Michaels a
The National tribune., 1897-07-29
TO BE ENCOURAGED.

Our correspondence shows a growing
feeling among the Sons Of Veterans in
favor Of holding the National Encamp-
ment Of the Order at the same time and
place with those Of the Grand Army of
the Republic. This ought to be encour-
aged, for variety of reasons:
l. The Sons would be brought into
much closer relations with the older
Order, and would imbibe deeply of its
spirit and earnestness. They would
take fresh hope for their Order from
this, and labor more devotedly for its
upbuilding.
2. They would learn profitable lessons
from the experience of the older Order
in building an organization to command
ing strength, and maintaining it in a
position where it receives the respect
and admiration Of the entire Nation.
3. Both the GAR. and S. of Y.
would profit by the intimate association.
The comrades would See what fine, earn
est men the Sons are, and take pater-
hal pride In them. There would be a
great increase Of confidence in the future
of the Sons Of Veterans, which would
take fruit in vigorous efforts to assist in
the upbnildlng of the Order.
a. On the other hand, the Sons of
Veterans would be equally pleased with
the comrades in assembled mass from
every part of the country. The Grand
Army never appears to better advantage
than in the National Encampmeat. The
Sons would feel more strongly than ever
the honor and privilege of being the
allies, conductors and heirs of such a
| grand body of men.
5. The social features Of our National
Encampment would begreatly enhanced.
We have arrived at the period of life
when our greatest enjoyments are in our
sons and daughters. If we can give
them some good reason for going to the
National Encampments with us we shall
add very much to our own enjoyment
of those great annual Reunions.
Let us hear much more about this
movement
The National tribune., 1897-07-29
OUR BOOK OFFER.

Every reader should carefully con-
slider the offer Of premium books made
on another page. 1t is something pn-
precedented in journalism. We actually
give away books of the highest historic
and literary worth to subscribers to TIT
NATIONAL TRIBUNE. This is an un-
eeualed chance to get books of un-
surpassed interest and value. Read The
offer carefully.
The National tribune., 1897-07-29

LAST Friday the court affirmed the
sale of the pension and claim business Of
the late George e. Lemon to Messrs.
Milo b. Stevens q Co. The new man
GERS of this vast business will preserve
all the files, which contain thousands of
commissions, discharges, and other i'm
portant documents. This transfer is the
most important of its kind in the his
tory Of the pension administration, the
firm of Stevens IL Co. having now pend
ing over 100000 unadjudicated cases
before the Department.
The National tribune., 1897-07-29
HEADQUARTERS AT THE NATIONAL
lNCAMPMfNT.

The Headquarters of THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE at the National Encampnnent
at Buffalo will be at Room 154, Hotel
Iroquois, where We will be very glad to
meet ali our old friends.
Subscribers can have their mail ad-
dressed there, and make appointments
to meet their old comrades at that room.
The National tribune., 1897-07-29
~ EACH OLD OR PRESENT SUBSCRIBER Ea

who subscribers during the month of August
will receive f he requests them postpaid books The Cannoneer
Capturing Sth page) We send
copy the this week of influential sub
scriber for getting subscribers.
The subscribers a will the books Free and the promise of
these great books makes matter their subscriptions
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
The National tribune., 1897-07-29

JAPAN has picked out a poor subject
upon which to make her long-heralded
"entrance into Western diplomacy"
She cannot possibly deter us from an
nexing Hawaii, and the more earnest
she becomes in her opposition, the more
certain she makes her own defeat.
The National tribune., 1897-07-29

Cuban horrors continue, without the
slightest prospect of amellorarioh until
the United States take decisive action.
That cannot be too soon.