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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
Work. on Revenue Provisions.

In order to execute as early as possible
the provisions of the third and fourth Sec
lions of the revenue act approved July "a.
1897, / appointed the Hon. John A. Kas-
son Of Iowa special commissioner plen-
ipotentiary to undertake the requisite ne
gotiations with foreign countries desir-
ing to avail themselves of these provis-
ions. The negotiations are now proceed
ing with several governments, both Eur
opean and American.
1t Is believed that by careful exercise
of the powers conferred by that act some
grievances Of our own and of other coun-
tries in our mutual trade relations may
be either removed or largely alleviated.
and that the volume Of our commercial
exchanges may be enlarged. with advant-
age to both contracting parties. Most de-
sirable from every standpoint of national
interest and patriotism Is the effort to ex-
tend our foreign commerce. TO this end
our merchant marine should be improved
and enlarged. We should 10 Our full
share Of the carrying trade of the world.
We do not do it now. We should he the
lager no longer. The inferiority of our
merchant marine is justly humiliating to
the national pride. The government by
every proper constitutional means should
aid in making our ships familiar visitors
at every commercial port of the world
thus opening up new and valuable mar
kets to the surplus products Of the farm
and the factory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
A. to Blmetalllo Agreement.

Under the provisions Of the act OF con-
gress approved March 8, 1897. for the pro-
motion of an international agreement re-
specting bimetallism, appointed on the
14th day Of April, 1897, the Hon. Edward
o. Wolcott OF Colorado, the Hon. Adlal
T.. Stevenson of Illinois and the lion.
Charles ]. Paine OF Massachusetts as spe-
clay ENJOYS to represent the United
States. They have been diligent IN their
efforts to secure the cooperation OF
European countries In the international
settlement of the question, but up to this
time have not been able to secure an
agreement contemplated by their mission.
The gratifying action of our great SIS
ter republic Of France in joining this
country in the attempt to bring about an
agreementamong the principal commercial
nations OF Europe whereby fixed and
relative value between gold and silver
shall be secured furnishes assurance that
We are not alone among the larger ma
national character OF the problem and In
the desire of reaching some wise and
practical solution Of 1t.
The British government has published
resume Of the steps taken jointly by the
French ambassador In London and the
special ENJOYS of the United States. With
whom our ambassador at London actively
co-operated in the presentation Of this
subject to her majesty's government. This
will be laid before congress. Our special
ENJOYS have not made their final report,
IS further negotiations between the rep
Iesentatives Of this government and the
governments of other countries are pend
ing and in contemplation. They believe
that doubts which have been raised In
certain quarters respecting the position
of maintaining tho stability Of the parity
between the metals and kindred ques-
tions may yet be solved by further ne
gotiations.
Meanwhile it gives me satisfaction to
state that the special ENJOYS have al
ready demonstrated their ability and fit
ness 10 deal with the subject, and 1t is
to be earnestly hoped that their labors
may result in an international agreement
which will bring about the recognition CT
both gold and silver as money upon such
terms and with such safeguards as will
secure the use Of both metals upon
basis which shall work no injustice to
any class Of our citizens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
Has Several Lives.

Lem Brooks, carpenter Of Clinton.
NO.. who three years ago fell out Of
a third-story window OF the Ridge
building without serious injury, has
had another experience there. Hs
rose from his bed to put down q win.
dow and fell out on the brick pave
meut, fifteen feet below. without 70"
ceiving scratch or broken bone. j,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
international Arbitration.

International arbitration cannot be
omitted from the list Of subjects claim
ing our consideration. Events have only
served to strengthen the general views on
this question expressed in my inaugural
address. The best sentiment Of the CIV
ilized world is moving toward the settle
ment Of differences between nations with
out resorting to the horrors of war. Treat
les embodying these humane principles
on broad lines without in any way i'm
perilng our interests or our honor shall
have my constant encouragement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
Views ON Civil Service.

The important branch Of our govern
ment. known as the civil service. the
practical improvement of which has long
been a subject OF earnest discussion, has
Of late years received increased leglsla-
tive and executive approval. During the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
The Reason.

Ethel--"Why does lightning never
strike twice in The same place? Dick
Can't find the place. The Yellow
Book.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10

under construction: and also that sew
eral torpedo boats be authorized IN con-
nection with our general system OF coast
defense,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10

II the holder Of the United States note
prefers the gold and gets it from the gov
eminent he should not receive back from
the government United States note with
out paying gold in exchange for it. The
reason for this is made all the more APP
parent when the government issues an
Understanding debt to provide gold for
the redemption Of United States notes
q MISUNDERSTANDING debt. Surely 1t
should not pay them out again except on
demand and for gold. II they are put out
In any other way they may return again
to be followed by another bond issue to
redeem them--another Understanding
debt to redeem . non-interest-bearing
debt. In my view 1t is Of the utmost Inn
portance that the government should be
relieved from the burden of providing all
the gold required FOR exchanges and ex-
port This responsibility Is alone borne by
the government without any OF the usual
and necessary banking powers to help
itsslE The banks do not feel the strain
OF gold redemption. The whole strain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
BRIEFLY TOLD.

September wheat went up to 95 IA.
i Three arrests have been made in Con-
stantinople as result of the bomb explo-
sions Wednesday. All the prisoners are
Armenians.
The Virginia State Republican commit
tee has by an overwhelming vote, de-
posed Col. Lamb from the Craftsmanship.
The committee decided that no Repubii-
can ticket for state officers shall be noHfi-
mated and declared that under the present
election laws fair count cannot be had. !.
There have been two more arrests in
Dora Cushman ira gedy. DR.. H. S. JOS
iyn and Norman Henry, "a travelling spec
lallst has been arrested charged with fur.
nlshlng Smith Davis, the lover of the girl.
who is now in Jail at Vergennes awaiting,
trial on the charge of murder, with sur
gical instruments, with which in the Der-
killed. 81 "e'S
A dispatch from Skaguay. Alaska near
Dyea, says - Canadian customs officers
have arrived here and will establish q
custom house at the portage between
Lake Bennett and Tagish Lake a noint
by which all Yukon or Klondike travel.
lers must pass if they start from Dyea q,
Skaguay. The rates of duty will average
about $50 on the average outfit Of a
Yukoner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
VICTIMS OF GRADE CROSSING.
One Man Almost Instantly Killed and An.
other Fatally Injured.

One man was almost instantly killed
and another fatally injured at widely.
separated grade crossings, in Philadel
phia, Monday. The fatal accident occurred
at Both street and Gray's Ferry Road
where a freight train crashed into wag
on driven by Edward Harris, whose home
is near 18th and Parish streets. The
wagon was smashed and Harris was
hurled into ditch near the tracks, land
ing on his head. He was picked up un.
conscious by Policeman Weiss, and died
just as he reached the Polytechnic hospital
His skull was fractured and his face hor.
ribly bruised. The engineer of the train
claims that he blew his whistle as he ap-
preached the crossing.
Mr.. Harris was the son OF F. r. Harris
and Eliza Gilkey Harris. F. r. Harris
formerly lived in Portland and kept the
hat store opposite the post Office where the
First National bank now stands.
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listed. He went to the front in the First
Battalion and was promoted to second
lieutenant. He was brevetted captain
at Gettysburg where he was wounded, be-
ing promoted for gallantry on the field of
battle. At the battle of Spottsylvania he
was again wounded and was for gallantry
brevetted major in the regular army. At
forwards Major Smith became the regi-
mental quartermaster and served for some
time when he resigned as the results Of
his wounds.
Private n. N. Fisher of South Boston,
also died last year. Mr.. Fisher was a
man of quiet but gracious life, good to
the poor, although not the possessor of
wealth. He served in company H, and
his death was duesto heart disease orig
inally contracted in the army. Mr.. Fish
er met with his old comrades at the re-
union in 1898.
Sergeant S. S. Furbush of Gray Me-,
has also Joined the great majority dur
ing the year.
Several of those present then spoke
briefly.
.. W. IsOOu6 eApISSSSO pleasure dU n6-
ing present, and told of his determination
to see the old comrades again after receiv-
ing one of Lieut.. Rice's letters 'fabout
touching elbows again and all that sort
of thing" In conclusion Mr.. Roode in
troduced Mr.. John F. Nesbitt of Corona,
N. Y, comrade of the Fifth Maine
volunteers, who spoke in praise of the
record of the 18th, introducing his re-
marks with the statement-which amused
the veterans-that this was the first time
that he ever knew volunteer to be called
a regular.
G. W. Debeck of Westbrook, a former
president of the association, read paper
giving some interesting "reminiscences of
the war.
Miss Gussie Davis, the daughter of the
late Ordnance Sergeant Davis, who
served in the army 50 years, was among
those present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
DEATHS.

III this city. August 10. Helen Irene. infant
daughter of Samuel V. and Helen Page, aged l
year, months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2.3o O'Clock,
from No. 10 Cotton street.
In this city, August 19, Edward j.. infant son
o. OF r Thomas Z and Mary Cummings.
IA Notice of funeral hereafter.
In Westbrook August IA. Mrs Ellen Roberts.
;, At Morrilrs Corner. August 10, Miss Isabel
Gertrude Wagg. aged IL years.
IL. Augusta. August Is, William F. Looney.
aged 46 years.
:, In Edgecomb. August IL. Mrs. Annie M.
reynolds. aged 20 years.
In Bangor. August IA, Nellie G. Pierce. aged
90 years.
:, In West Gardiner. August IA, Andrew f.
Butler. aged rs years.
In New Auburn. August 8, Frank A. Rams
Gel, aged go years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
MARRIAGES.

Mr. Fred H. Meserve and Miss Kate &. Hutch
ms, both of Fryeburg.
In Lewiston. August 1e. Charles 4. Hartley
and Hattie +. Shaw.
In Vim. August Is. W. H. Martin and Flor
ence Marie Mclaughlin
In Damariscotta August IL, Charles w Par
sons and Miss Sarah A. Sherman OF Newcastle
N Lagrange. August ~, George M. Leathers
In West Pittsfield, August 7, Chas. E. Barker
and Miss Leonora Carr. both OF Pittsfield
In East Boothbay, August s, Frank Rice and
Miss Anna Spear.
III DlXmont. August 7. Georoe w Smith and
MIS-. Emily LoveJoy of Worcester, Mass.
In Unionville, Elmer E. SAWYER and Fannie
Archer. '
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
McCulIum,s Theatre.

HcOuAAuAs Ahe6ures
That charming four act comedy drama
Friends at McCullum's Peaks Island
theatre this week, is filing the house at
every performance Notwithstanding the
many other attractions in Portland.
Admiral Sicard and his staff, consist
ing of all the officers of the North Attain
tic squadron, now anchored in the har-
Dor, are invited by Mr.. McCullum to at
tend the theatre tonight to see this beau
tiful production. A gala night is antic-
ipated and seats will doubtless be at a
premium SO it behooves you to eng age
seats at once ifyou wish to be present on
this suspicious occasion
Next week the roaring three act farce
comedy ''Incog'' will be presented with
four new people in the cast.
Forest City Rink.
The Shell Club gave their first annual
ball at the rink Wednesday evening, and
it was one of the most successful balls
that ever was given at that popular place
of amusement. The grand march was
led by Mr.. VIM. G. Davis, president of
the Club. He was followed by the other
members of the Club with their ladies.
Then came the Edgewood Club and Cres-
cent Club. There were about seventy-five
couples in the march. The rink was
handsomely decorated with the Club col
ors, green and white. The young men
who are members of the Shell Club are
va TcIo
to be congratulated on the success of their
first ball
Previous to the dancing Miss Emma
Cotrelly gave an exhibition of juggling
that was remarkable. She performed
many difficulty acts with finish seldom
seen anywhere. But what took the large
audience by storm was her dancing with
calcium light effects. 1t was fine per-
Torrance, and should be seen by ever y
one. Miss Cottrelly has danced at the
great theatres in Europe and the United
States She will appear at the rink only
this week, and we advise our readers not
to fail to see her wonderful performance. (.
An Attraction for the New Theatre.
Fay Brothers & Hosford, have signed
with John Harley of New York for a
pres entation of the Working Delegate"
October 21st and 22nd, with the same
production as marks its presentation at
fremont Theatre, Boston. The company
includes among them Christie MacDon-
aid, for so long with the Francis Wilson
Opera Co.. Oscar Girard. the comedian,
Edith Hardy and Mr.. Harold Going one
of Boston's fayorite tenors, will play the
light comedy role. A large and we'll
drilled chorus composed of pretty girls
and fresh voices will be an added attrac-
ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
An Attraction for the New Theatre


1t is quite likely that the citizens of
Portland and the visiting ffrelnen will
have another opportunity to witness the
spectacle of the illumination of the fleet
this evening. Alderman Isley last night
in behalf OF the city government, asked
Admiral Slcard If the spectacle could be
repeated for the benefit of the visiting
frernen, and the admiral told him that
he would do it if he possibly could.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20

Miss May G. Jason and her sister Rosa
o., graduate of ST. Xavier's academy,
and daughters of Mr.. Joseph Jason, the
architect of Providence, left Thursday
after three weeks vacation with their
aunt, Mrs, Gilmore, to visit relatives in
Boston, Chelsea and Maplewood, Mass.
Miss Ida Leayitt of this city is visiting
Mrs. Humphrey of Camp Wayerly, Peaks
island.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
HARBoR DRIFT.
Items of Interest Picked Up Alongshore
Yesterday.

The work of driving piles for the ex-
tension of the Grand Trunk wharves re-
Gently authorized has already been COM
menced.
The schooner Anna E. j. Morse,
Croker, sailed yesterday for Bath, where
she will be supplied with a steam holster
and wrecking pumps by the Bath Iron
Works.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
OWEN, MOORE & co
Notice.,

STATE OF MAINE,
PORTLAND, Aug. 10, 1897.
ORSU ANT to the rules of the Circuit Court
= = OF the United States for the Distsict OF
Maine, notice is hereby given that
DAVID EUGENE CHAPLIN, of Bridgton,
n said District, has applied to the undersigned
said Circuit Court H.. RI. DAVIS.
aug20 .' oo1t = 1- d1awswF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20

thousands Of people are subject to
power trouble in some of its various
forms. DR.. Fnwler's Ext. of Wild Straw
berry is an unfailing remedy in all such
cases.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
Eastman Bros. Sc Bancroft.
Let the Press Follow You.

Let the Press Follow You.
Subscribers leaving the city for their
summer vacations may have the PRESS
follow them by sending changes of ad-
dress to the office, 81 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
LINEN DEPT.

One case Is inch best quality
Cotton Diaper, Omit, one piece TO a
customary Today and Saturday a.
M. Csc piece
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a little soiled as they
come to US straight from
the hands of the embroid-
erers.

Bear in mind there is
a daily opportunity here
for picking up a Parasol
Bargain. There'll be
weeks yet of Parasol
weather and one bought
now will be perfectly good
for the balance Of this
and the whole of next
season.
A new stock of Golf
Clubs and Balls arrived
this morning. All Wright
and Ditson's make and
there's no better.
OWEN. MOORE & co
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
SHIRT WAISTS.

Our entire line of Ladies' Shirt
Waists have been marked down to ex-
tremely low prices to close. If there
is any lady wants one or more waists.
now is the time to buy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
HAMDKERCHIEFS.

About IL dozen ladies' all linen
hemstiUched handkerchiefs---one of the
best values in Handkerchiefs we have
ever offered. Today and Saturday a.
M, 4 for CSC
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
PORTLAND, AUGUST 20. 1897.
Of
~ new things at the
Handker c h i e f :

counter, light summary
looking goods made spec
tally for the outing sea-
son.
Twenty-Five dozen fine
linen Handkerchief for
women, narrow hem
stitched borders and a
very small daintily
wrought initial in the
corner, for 25c. a lot
Of pure Irish Linen hand
kerchiefs with drawn
work border or Mexican
corner. unlaundered, at
two for 95c. These are
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20

SUIT
DEPARTLENT.
This is our opportunity to close
a few small odd lots Of Suits. and your
chance to buy Suit for liext-to-noth-
ing, Friday and Saturday forenoon,
Crash Suits. A few Crash Suits
which have been selling for $500 and
3.75, to be closed out in this sale at
$i.5O and 200
Cotton Covert Cloth Suits-for-
mer price $500 each, to be sold in
this sale at $I.5O each
Bicycle Suits--one-half dozen only,
sold for from S5.75 to 1000, have
been marked for this sale at
from $I.5O to 800 each
Less than a dozen Wool Outing
Suits at about one-quarter regular
prices.
All of our White Duck and
Pique Suits and Skirts will be in
cluded in this final wind-up sale at
"closing OUT prices.
Balance of Children's Percale
and Dimity Dresses will be closed
less than our former red figure prices.
Crash Bicycle Skirts that were
formerly sold at $l.75 and 200. will
be closed out in this sale at
soc each
Balance of our Crash Skirts to
be marked at extremely low prices to
close.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
SILK DEPT.

To close them out we have made
great reduction in the prices Of our
India Silks. These Silks are mostly
in dark colors-.-all good style and of
superior quality--widths from "a to
27 inch3s.
Those formerly sold at Use yard we
shall sell for 39c and those that
were sl.oo at sec.
Genuine Japanese Kai-Kai Wash
Silks. both plain and corded---good
variety choice styles. Friday and
Saturday a. M. 2E1c yard
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20

The news from India yesterday was
more reassuring.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
BLACK DRESS
GOODS.

Another lot fine quality, all wool
black India Twill---4o inches wide.
Friday and Saturday a. m,
39c yard
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
LADIES' JACKETS.

We shall at this sale sell a small lot
of Ladies' Jackets, consigned to us---
in tan, navy and green---all made up
in the present style---at one-third the
usual prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
COTTON DRESS
GOODS.

One case handsome yard wide
Percales in all the new fall colors-
large assortment of styles-worth
II lie yard, Today and Saturday
a. M. &c yard
Another lot of pretty white ground
Shifting Prints in short lengths. To-
day and Saturday a. M. Sc yard
Dimity Dress Patterns-white
ground with handsome colored figures,
scrolls and sprays-lo yard patterns.
Today and Saturday a. M, &c
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20

Friday Aug 90 the the series of
shall make giving OF
Nearly this
immense quantity of desirable merchandise
inc relation actual value
Our specials for this weeks
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
WRAPPERS.

Five Dimity and Danish Cloth
Wrappers at one-half former prices.
Those at $500 now 200. Those that
were $500 now l.5o. ESQ now l.5o,
etc.
Lawn and Percale Wrappers
sold right along at Sl.25 and l.5O,
marked in this sale at 69c each
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20
The SEVENTEENTH.
Reunion Of Men Who Once We're
Regular Army Soldiers.
THEY BELONGED TO A REGIMENT
WHICH WON DISTINCTION.

Yesterday the Veterans Talked of Old
Times-Heard From Absent Members
and Transacted the Business of the
Annual Meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-20

Less than a dozen Wool Outing
Suits at about one-quarter regular
prices.
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MUSLIN
UNDER WEAR.

One lot Muslin Skirts-umbrella
style with seven inch ruffle Of embroid-
cry with finished edge and dust ruffls.
Today and Saturday a. m. $l.5O
each.
Night Gowns Of muslin---extra
long. with embroidered yoke---full ruff
files of fine embroidery---V neck.
Today and Saturday a. M, $I.OO
each.
Corset Covers Of cambria, v neck
with band of tucks and insertion -full
ruffle Of open embroidery with finish
ed edge. Our regular SO quality. To-
day and Saturday a. M, 38c each.
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