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The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
AIN GOD WE TRUST"
Origin of the Legend on Coins of the
United States.

Origin of the Legend on Coins of the
United States.
Director Preston of the mint has been
asked SO often about the origin of the leg
end on the coins of this country, Gin God
We Trust, that he has made statement
of the results of his researches.
So far as the department records show,
the first suggestion for the recognition Of
the deity on the coins of the United States
was made by M. r. Watkinson of Ridley.
vile, Pa, who signed himself minister
of the Gospel, " in letter dated Nov. IS,
1861. He wrote to Secretary Chase some
what as follows: 'You are probably a
Christian. What if our republic were now
shattered beyond reconstruction? Would
not the antiquaries of succeeding centuries
rightly reason from our past that we were
heather nation? What propose is, that
instead of the Goddess of Liberty we shall
have next inside the 13 stars ring in.
scribed with the words perpetual union :;
within this ring the all seeing eye, crown.
ed with halo; beneath this eye the
American flag, bearing in It's field stars
equal to the number of states united. In
the folds Of the bars the words God, Lib
erty, Law This would make a beautifu]
coin, to which no possible citizen could
object. This would relieve us from the 10.
nomlny OF heathenism. This would place
us openly under the divine protection we
have personally claimed. From nv heart
L nave felt our national shame in disown-
ing God as not the least of our present ma
tlonal disasters. To you first. I address q
subject that must be agitated. .
Secretary Chase was impressed with tbe
suggestion and moved in the matter -, 90
that IAN act was passed April aa. 1854
changing the composition of the cent
piece and authorizing the coinage of the >
cent piece, the devices of which were 10 he
fixed by the director of the mint with the
approval of the secretary of the treasury
and it is upon the 2 cent bronze piece that
the motto, In God We Trust first an.
peared. The legend was ordered on
other coins by subsequent acts, and final
ly, in 1878, it was ordered to be inscribed
on such coins as admit of it.-Chicago In.
ter Ocean.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
ABSOLOM AND THE CRAB.


when They Came Together, the Negro
Was Greatly Surprised.
While stationed at Yorktown in the
spring of 1862 Absolom Snowfall saw the
soldiers eating crabs and apparently en-
| joying them. He went to his master and
said, Look ere Mars Charlie, what's de
name of desc ere nasty lookin things de
| white folks is eatin?'
| "They are crabs, said the colonel, "aEd
they are very fine eating
''Oh, g'way f'om ere, Mars Charlie.
| Dey aim nothin but great big crawfishes.
ooh, no, Absolom, they are considered
a great deliaecy and if you would eat one
| you would like it very much. .
| 'No, Stree, said Absolom "Dey's
welcome to EN- for my part.
In a week or two he was induced by
one of the men to taste one. On doing SO
Absolom expressed a great surprise that
they were so good, and he ate a half doz-
en-. Going up to his master in q shame
faced sort Of way he said:
Mars Charlie, what do you think? I
done eat ons 'er dem ole things"
What things, said the colonel.
lone 'er dem ole crabs"
"How did you like it?'
swell, suh, eff you believe me twas dc
bes' thing ever put in nah mouf."
81 have heen telling you so all the time,
you fool, but you wouldn't believe me.
"Look ere Mars Charlie, dey tell mo
dat if you'll tie chicken leg on to string
an drap it down in de watah dat dem ole
things will bite at it, an eff you ken spare
me fer q hour or so l think I'll go down
to de York river an ketch some fer we all
supper. -
s-I.4 j
ahead and don't let those things bite you"
''No, sub, dey amt agwine to bite me,
kaze | m gwine to keep nah eyes on he
mouf, you bet!"
He had been on the beach but few
minutes when he was heard yelling, ''Oh,
Lordy; oh, Lordy!" as if in great pain.
The colonel called to him, saying:
''What are you making all that noise
about, Absolom?"
''De thing is done bit me, sub. -
Didn't l tell you they'd bite you, sir?"
''Ya-as, sub. l know you did, but he
didn't bite like I thought he was gwine to
bite me. l drap de chicken leg down into
de watah, itn TO- it had bin dere minute
de old thing clamped it. Den step back
from de watah on to de sand. He jumped
of an started to run back in de watah,
or'er backwards like, an ez he done SO ]
slapped nah foot Oh him an pinned him
to de groun. Den / famine him close to
see whar he mouf was. Jes' as soon ez I
see he mouf I picked him up by the back
an helt him in nah hans He laid deere
an wiggled an wiggled three or TO- times,
/ watchin his mouf all de time. De fust
thing 1 knowed, 70 Guwd, de ole thing
FETCHED roun an bit me wild every SCOT he
had. Polk Miller in Washington Post
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27

Charles Quint of the same type as the
American ship Oregon, needs heavy ar
tillery.
= The three cruisers built in Bilbao, the
Vizoayo, Oquendo and Maria Teresa each
OF 1000 tons burden, are we'll armed, but
they cannot constitute a real fighting
squadron; The Colon of $3.50 tons has
not yet been provided with her heavy
guns.
p" AS regards our torpedo squadron. we
can hardly consider it able to CROSS the
Atlantio.''
Ell Heraldo declares it is not doing an
unpatriotic work in publishing this in
formation, because the facts are publicly
known and because the former Ameri-
can naval attache, Rodgers, informed the
U. ). government some months ago, of
these conditions.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
The Eyelashes.

A few drops Of hazeline in water is an
excellent lotion for the eyelashes They
should be bathed in it every morning A
little powdered borax in water is also
good, or even a still smaller quantity of
carbonate of soda. But the best beautifer
is healthy eyes No one with weak eyes
can expect to have long, thick lashes
Children should be taught not to rub the
eyes, for this is most injurious to these
sensitive organs. If a child has perfectly
strong, healthy eyes, the lashes may be i'm
proved by occasionally slightly trimming
them, but this should be discontinued as
one reaches flaturer years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
SUPERIOR COURT.
Before Judge Bonney.

Tuesday-First National Bank of
Brunswick against Albion Hersey and
Olive A. Hersey, was an action upon a
promissory note for $500, on four months,
dated February &c, 1897. The only de-
Tense offered was technical one that the
note produced was not the one described
i'll the writ, or that there was what law
yers call a variance.
The court overruled the point and gave
decision for the plaintiff, and the de-
PENDANTS filed exceptions.
Weston Thompson for plaintiff.
G. p Mattocks for defendants.
DR.. William Rynn against Elizabeth A.
O'Donoghue, the Plaintiff, a physician,
claimed to recover s57 for medical atten-
dance upon the defendant. 1t appeared
that the defendant is and was, at the
time the doctor was employed, a married
woman, living with her husband. The
plaintiff testified that he we'll knew that
such was the fact, and he did not claim
that there was any special promise on
the part Of the wife. Upon these facts
Judge Bonney decided the case for the
defendant.
James A. Comedian for plaintiff.
John B. Kehoe for defendant,
The next case was Eben N. Perry
against Charles t. Reade of Biddeford,
in which the plaintiff seeks TO recover
se5 for services at the last fall election
in Biddeford In attempting to prevent
or detect the wicked Republicans from
committing bribery or stutfing ballot
boxes. Mr.. Perry says that the defendant
with one Harold Kelley, and Hon. NJ.
p. Frank, came to his house late Sunday
night. the day before the election and
wanted him to take force of men and
90 to Biddeford the next day and do
what he could to have an honest cleo
tion. He told them it was too late to get
the men. They suggested that he go out
alone. He demurred at first, saying he
o3uld not accomplish much and il
wouldn't be worth as much rs he would
have to charge. How much would be
charge? Twenty-Five dollars. Well, that
would be satisfactory. Mr.. Frank asked
who would pay the bill, and Mr.. Reade
said he would. Mr.. Perry went out on
election day, but when he applied after
wards for his pay, Mr.. Reade turned him
over to the Democratic city committee.
Mr.. Frank testified that his recollection
was thus he said "Mr. Perry wants to
know who is going to pay his bill" and
Mr.. Reade said he would see to it, or he
would be responsible for it.
Reade testified and he was corroborated
by Kelley, that both Mr.. Frank and Mr..
Perry knew that Mr.. Staples, who WAS a
candidate for Congress, was member of
the Democratic committee, and when the
question of pay came up at Mr.. Perry s
house this fact was referred to anda Mr..
Kelley when appealed to as to how much
money there was in the hands of the
committee, said he didn't know, but he
guessed enough to pay Perry's BILL that
Reade then said if the committee don't
pay you, I will. Reade now claims that
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
STILL SEEING MRS. LuErGERr

Chicago, October 26-'Within the past
twenty-four hours we have received infor-
nation that would make another trial Of
Luetgert unnecessary, said ATTORNEY
Phalen. I will not reveal the name of nv
informant. nor the location of the city in
which he lives at present. But it is with
in two hundred miles of Chicago and the
man is all ex-otficial of the police. He is
positive, absolutely positive, that he has
seen Mrs. Luetgert within few days.
The information together with his identi-
fioation is startling in its directness.'
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
WOOLWICH.

Woolwich, October 26-Mr. Nob,o
Grocker died yesterday of heart failnra
His age was about IS years. His Residence
on the bank of the Kennebeo has aiwsTo
been his home. He was an exemnlayy
member of the Methodist church. ana ~
politics aIna Rep Republican. , He Joined the
priced member. A widow and son ,.,,,a
has arrived at manhood, survive MI NJ.
Croker was a most excellent neiah "
and citizen, and his sudden depart1nreo 9 u
a great loss to the town. 10
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
LARGE STEAMER STRANDED.

Cape Henry, Va, October 49, large
steamer stranded at 1920 this evening at
Cape Henry, Immediately in front of the
inshore and resting easily. There is a
very heavy sea running which prevents
the life saving crew from launching
their boats. She is thought to be a pas
senger steamer. The weather is heavy
with Light rain and wind northeast, Sc
miles. No particulars can be obtained
until daylight.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
THE NOTE DELIVERED.
spain's Reply Said To Be Energetic in
Tone.

Madrid, October 26.-The Spanish gov
eminent refuses to furnish for publica-
ton the text of the note of Spain which
has been handed to the United States
minister here
The United States minister admits
having received Spain's reply, but he
declines to discuss the matter beyond say
ing that the text of theTSpanish answer
will be Immediately transmitted to WASH
ington.
From other sources it was learned that
the United States minister would cable
to Washington today the full. text of the
Spanish note.
Although the government of Spain will
not give out the text of it's reply it is on
the following lines:
1t expresses regret at the fact that the
instruction in Cuba received support
from frequent American flibustering ex-
petitions" and the belief is expressed
that otherwise the rebellion in Cuba
would possibly not have existed.
Continuing, the hope is expressed by
the Spanish government that by grant
ing autonomy to Cuba and the withdraw
ing of American support Of the insur-
gents, the insurrection will shortly be
ended.
lsh note is marked throughout by an en-
ergetic tone.
1t is not expected that the text of the
note of Spain will be published here, be-
lore the United States had the opportuni-
ty OF celebrating upon it.
WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT.
Washington, October DISCRIMINATION
from Official sources is given that the
spanish authorities at Madrid delivered
TO Minister Woodford last evening the
answer OF spain to the representations of
the United States
Inc statement is reaffirIned by officials
that no publicity of the Woodford in
structions, or lof Spain's answer will be
MADE at Madrid or Washington, until the
assembling of Congress.
NOT DISCUSSED BY CABINET.
Washington, October 26.-The Snanisb.
Cuban question was not brought forward
at the cabinet meeting today. If was
stated that Minister Woodford had NOT vet
cabled the reply of Spain and also that
there was nothing new in the situation.
ONLY ONE MODERN IRoNCLAD
Madrid, October BEL HeraIdo 1ast
night published an article on the Snano
ish navy, in which it says:
Despite the sacrifices that have been
made BY Spain to have powerful navy
we have only one modern ironclad, the
Pelayo, and she is now in French dry
dock renewing her boilers and will not
be ready for sea until December. The
Nomanoia and Victoria, veterans of the
first ironolad system, are also in France
for modern improvements, and will not
be in commission tor some time. The
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
sHERIFFs AND STRIKERS SHOT.

Yuma, Ariz., October 26.-Three to
seven striking Mexican railroad laborers
were killed and number wounded in a
battle between strikers and deputy sheriffs
at Mammoth Tank. One of the deputies.
George Wilder, is believed to be mortally
wounded The deputies attempted to ar
restsssome of the strikers when the latter
opened tire which was returned by the
sheriffs.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
LAYING OUT W. & @. CROSSINGS,

Burnham, October 26.-The state rail
road commissioners have been in town
laying out the Wiscasset and Quebec
laid of this road above Albion, since
Friday. Another big cargo of rails Is en-
route from New York and the contractors
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
MAY BE GRACE sTEyENsoN.

a Boston, October a6.-The exhuming Of
the body of q woman who was found in
the Charles River May 80, is to be done
probably tomorrow, with the idea of
Identifying it with that of the missing
Grace Stevenson. The body when taken
from the water was unrecognizable and
it was not claimed at the morgue. Il
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
KNITTING MILL BURNED.

Hudson, Ny, October 26.-The Unior
Knitting mill in this city was totally de-
stroyed by fire today, and many of TIE
three hundred persons employed had mar.
row escapes from death. The loss is over
SSoO,o0 and the insurance is $1,000
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
MAINE PATENT,

Washington, October 26.-The follow
ing patents have been granted to Maine
people: G: K. Davis, Lewiston, ladder
and chute for fruit gathering; j. G.
Mitchell, Lewiston, fifth wheel
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27

The soothing, lung-healing virtues of
the newly cut pine are all embodied in
Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup, the SOW
ereign remedy for coughs and colds, and
limo. troubles of all sorts.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27
q
xpress their belief that their work can
be completed before winter.
OBITUARY..
WIALIAM G.. ToBIE.

MlAIlAh w. AOD1E.
William G. Tobie, the assistant bapeaoe
master of the Boston and Maine, in hi.
city, died yesterday, aged as years. Mr.
Tobie was for fifteen years an enginee,
on the Grand Trunk, and resigned to he.
come assistant baggage mastero of the Bos
ton and Maine, position which he held
for twelve years. He was an active mem.
Der of the Maine Central Relief, and OF
Ligonia lodge of Odd Fellows. He was
one of the most popular men connected
with the road in Portland. He was IN.
married.
MRS. EDWIN DOW.
Mrs. Edwin Dow died last night about
1I.3O at her residence 50 Wilmot street,
after an Illness of II days duration.
Mrs. Dow, who is the last of a family
of IS children, lived to the ripesold age
of SO years and two months. For years
she has been member of the Martha
Washington society and was an earnest
worker in that organization. A most
estimable lady she leaves a large circle
of friends to mourn her loss. She leaves
four sons, Frank E., of the firm of 9.
Fl. Ford & Co., printers; Charles L., OF
Denver, Col; Edgar R., bookkeeper at
the Union Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany, and Geo. E., the dentist, of this
city
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-27

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
glsts refund the money if it fails 10 cure. 25c.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-03-31
Restless Lahorsrs

NEw YORK. March 29.-Ths strike of steam filters in this city in which between 5000 and 60,0O0 men may be involved was declared today when over 100 steam filters refused to work. The bosses announced on Saturday that the agreement hith- erte existing between them and the employees would nc longer be con- sidered, and that those who wished to report for work this morning must sign the new rules. The men refused to sign.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-03-31
Anorr MININa NEws.

"How wonderfully interesting to certain territorial papers within the last few months has become the miner aud his mines, and especially SO during the last two months. Heretofore these papers could not stop chewing the political rag long enough to insert a ten-line item of mining news. Today, however. they are running great scare heads, under which is given their mining news. ."-Piekendrill
 Whether the above slap was intended for the MISEa or not we do not know. We do know, however, that during the past two months, and for fourteen years pre- yiously, this paper has been taking 8 wonderful interest in mines and miners, and nearly every week dur ing that time has published articles with scare heads" over them.
 It has been one of the very few papers in the territory whica has made 8 speciality of mining news during the fourteen years V1d more which it's present proprieto has had charge of 1t. 1t publist ed article after article on the mining industry of the territory, with scare heads, " for many years before the offspring Of a populist journalistic failure placed "frightful' heading over 6 six by nino sheet and labeled it a mining paper. As mining Is the principal industry of this section of Arizona, and tho prosperity of it must depend on this industry, so far as the JoURsAL-MiSER is concerned il will continue to give all the latest reliable mining news of the entire territory. and of northern Arizona particularly, that u can secure, no matter how many six by nine sheets may be started with mining" labels on them.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-03-31
n.,olu,len. Of ooAaeI.ps..

At the regular meeting of Aztian Lodge F. x A. NJ, on Saturday evening, the following resolutions were adopted relative to the death cf the late Joseph R Walker, a member of the lodge:
 Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, the All-wise, who is the source of all life. the creator, preserver aud ruler of all things, to work out His mysterious designs of wisdom and mercy, in again taking froTn the ranks of our Mystic Brotherhood a beloved brother, Joseph Rutherford Walker, who departed this life on the 27th day of February, 1897,
 And Whereas, the Grand Master of the universe by removing our brother from the cares and troubles of this transitory existence to state of eternal duration, advises the con- tinusnce of our fraternal fellowship cementing more strongly the ties of union and friendship among us. Be it
 Resolved, that in the death of Brother Walker Masonry loses a faithful foundation stone; the broth erhood a devoted member, whose fraternal faith was always loyal, companIonship clever and genial, greetings cheerful, and good coun- sel ever freely given; the community an bonored and respected citizen; his friends a tried and trusted asso- ciate, and his family an afectionate brother and relative.
 That We deeply deplore the sud den taking away of our deceased brother, and in his death we realize that We, too. are mortal, and mind ful of the changes in life which time is bringing upon us.
 Resolved further, that the mem bers of this lodge wear the usu badge of mourning for the period Of thirty days.
 That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and published in the Prescott newspapers and a copy be sent to the relatives of the deceased.
 Respectfully submitted,
 E. W. WELLS,
 W. N. KELLY,
 H. BROOKS.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-03-31
The rre.,asn,.. social Life.

Ex-President Harrison, whose ar ticles in The Ladies Home Journal are creating such widespread inter- est, will write about "The Social Life of the President" in the April issue of that magazine. The ex- president will tell of the dinners, receptions, etc, that are given by the chief executive, and detail the great social demands made upon him. He also gives a peep into the White House dining-room and sil- yer closet, and notes the beauty of the service used for state dinners, which was bought at second hand. It is said that he alSo pays heed to the oft-repeated question, How much of his salary can president lay asidei"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-03-31

Corbett and FitZsimmons are said to have had an amicable meeting on Tuesday afternoon and partook of refreshments together. CoTbett begged hard for another chance. Fitz reiterated his resolution to fight no more, but finally made a concession, promising that if he did fight again, Corbett should have the first chance.
 The battle ships seem to be on their good behavior since MT. Long took official charge of the damp de- partment of the government. The Texas recently swan ali the WHY from New Orleans to Port Royal without tonching bottom or breath ing hard through the blow holes in her plates.
 High water in the Mississippi continues to do much damage. The ice at St. Paul went out on Satur- day, which is liable to increase the damage.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-03-31
ruk oovEnNoR or AnIzoNA.

TEE GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA. When Mckinley took his seat in the presidents chAir, The first thing be found was a Peti- ton there About the Governor of Arizona. It recited the merits of Col. Me Cord, Slyly insinuated that he could af ford
 To be Governor of Arizona. The very next thing the president spied Was vast pile of charges that sp- piled
 To McCord of Arizona. Scarcely had Mckinley got warm in his seat, When in came Matt Quay of the east effete-
 For Penrose of Arizona. While Matthew was talking Dr. Ev- ans popped in And swore that Penrose never had A resident of Arizona. And as Evans was prescribing Good
 rich appeared And yanksd an eye-tooth fro1 |
 man that he feared Would be Governor of Arizona. Next Dunlap arrives, as Goodrich retires, With telegrams relating to horse thieves and liars Who would be Governors of Ari ZonA. Then there came others, Q numerous host, All aching 10 give some one a roast, Who would be Governor of Ari- zona. At last Mckinley had his man cl ose the door, And it IS said he jumped up and swore,
 Like a man from Arizona, That he had decided 10 let Gov ernor B. J. Franklin, Mo. CleYe. Dem, stay Governor of Arizona.
 -Nixie, m PheDix Herald.