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The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
A LONG SEARCH.

Everywhere Kitty had sought the quotation
Browning and Tennyson, Shelley and Lang.
Shakespeare she handled with great venera-
tion,
Shutting, however, the tones with bang.
Byron she searched, and Swinburne so burn
ing
Gosse, Austin Dobson, Stevenson, Moore
Leaves of each one she was futilely turning,
Hopeless her search as ever before.
Then wearied, fearful, she angrily firted
Out of the library she distraught.
"Let's give it up then she poutingly blurted,
"For I have forgotten the line that we
sought"
Exchange.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
Ruskin's Strange Recovery.

News has come in private letter
from an artist that John Ruskin, the
greatest English art critic, is recovering.
He has been mentally deranged for a
long period, and at one time his death
was expected momentarily. Ruskin be-
gan to fail not long after the romantic
transfer of his wife to Sir John Millais,
and his recovery dates from the week in
which Millais died.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

Says Mrs. w. RI Johnson of Cape Rozier, Me:
was attacked with rheumatic fever in
its worst form. [ employed the best physi-
clans, but received no permanent relief.
When / commenced to take Paine's celery
compound my feet and hands were swollen
so badly that they were useless. | could
not walk step and was suffering very
much When 1 had taken four bottles Of
Paine's celery compound could walk well,
and / continued until took six bottles 1t
made me perfectly well, and l have been so
ever since. [ wish the whole world might
know of its great value"
Paines celery compound makes people
well
Winter searches out the weak parts in
the body: colds SETTLE in the deranged or
gans and develop disease. Make every
part of the body sound; build up the
strength and be ready for the shock of col
weather by taking Paine's celery compo und
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
PHYSICIANS WISE IN THEIR GEN
ERATION.

The above class Of scientists recognize, and
have repeatedly borne testimony, to the
efficacy of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a
remedy and preventive of fever and ague,
rheumatism, want of yigor liver complaint,
and some other ailments and infrm CON
ditions of the system. Experience and obser-
walton have taught them its value. They but
echo the verdict long since pronounced by the
public and the press. Only the benighted no "
are ignorant of Americas tonic and Alternative
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
Gludness Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff"
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note whe1l you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most sklllful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
usedand gives most general satisfaction,
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
A SHOWER IN THE VILLAGE.
This Word Picture Somehow Awakens
Pleasant Memories.

This Word Picture Somehow Awakens
Pleasant Memories.
Over the whole village that stiffness
seigns which only Sunday in summer
can produce 1t is nearing the noon
hour, and there is a glare Of sunlight
everywhere.
The quiet of the streets seems to be
intensified as one approaches the corner
where the small stone church stands
alone. There is a service going on in
side, and the rolling music of the organ
family waited from within reaches the
deserted streets outside. Rows of houses
with closed blinds and unoccupied door
steps meet the eye on every side, and
down narrow lane near at hand a
freshly painted barn CLEANS hotly in the
fierce sunshine. Three or four pigeons
have huttered to the roof and are sun
ming themselves and softly cooling.
Near the door of the church a horse
and buggy stand, and now and again
the animal, bothered by flies, stamps
and splashes in the shallow puddle un
der him.
A dog trots lazily up the street and
stops on his way to chase and bark at a
few belated sparrows. One of the pigeons
stalks with dignity across the roof, and
another futters into the air with a
whirring sound and disappears.
The sound of the organ has died quite
away and only the distant clucking of
disturbed hen breaks the quiet. The SUM-
light seems to have taken on darker
shade.
A sharp gust Of wind sweeps up and
down the street and rushes through the
foliage of the sleeping trees. The spar
rows that occupied the street are not in
sight. No living thing is to be seen, and
the newly painted barn, that moment
ago looked scorched and blistered, seems
to have taken on cooler tinge. The
breeze has died quite away, and there
is a moment of supreme stiffness.
Then dull, sullen sound that seems
like the roar of distant train steals
upon the air. 1t comes again, and there
is no mistaking tit is thunder.
hurried hen runs across the lane and
disappears behind board just as three
large drops mark the dust covered side
walk. Drops are falling everywhere,
and as they increase in number they de-
crease in size. There is a gentle patter
on the sidewalk, Oh the house tops,
through the trees, which becomes more
and more hurried until it generates into
steady rush Of falling rain. The land
scape is almost shut out from sight.
Slowly and by hardly perceptible de-
grees the steady rush becomes patter,
and the sun, with sudden brilliance,
changes each drop to glistening dia-
mond.
The rain ceases, and the sparkling
trees gently shake themselves in the
sunlight.
The shower is over. er.-Walter M. Eg-
ginton in New Bohemian
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
Perfectly Natural.

Willie-Dobbs, in all my life I never
saw more natural expression of con-
tempt than you have put in the face of
this woman. Who was your model?
Dobbs-I used two models at the
same time. One was an old maid, and
the other had had three divorces. The
painting, consequently, is a composite.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

There are very intelligent men and wo-
men who still prefer open fires to steam
pipes and furnaces.
But only very shallow-minded person
would deliberately choose an old-fashioned
remedy in case of sickness.
Sufferers from neuralgia, rheumatism or
kidney trouble want the surest and most
advanced remedy science can give them.
Getting well is not a matter of sentiment,
but the most seriously practical matter.
That is why the most thoughtful and con-
servatiye people now use Paine's celery
compound, ,and recommend it to friends and
relatives who are threatened or afflicted
with nervous exhaustion, sleeplessness,
disordered liver or blood diseases.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
What Did He Mean?

''Do you think that beautiful women
are apt to be spoiled?' she murmured,
with upturned eyes.
Your beauty will never spoil you,
darling" was his equivocal answer.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
A Legal Opinion.

''Do you think there is anything in
this case?" asked the junior partner of
the law firm.
Certainly" answered the senior
partner. "Our client is worth a mil
lion. ''-Detroit Free Press.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

Pisos Cure for Consumption is the only
cough medicine used in my house. d
c. Albright, Mitfiinburg, Pa, Dec. IL, 9'.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

First Philadelphian-Who did you vote for
Tuesday Second Philadelphian = Andrew
Jackson. Who did you vote for? First Phila-
delph1an-Why, Abraham Lincoln of course.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

Twelve days are required for mail
from New York to be delivered via Lon
don in Barcelona, Spain.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
MAiIFn ERFF sH,s to any address es;.g our is7 Il
- HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ETC. ~

This circular is issued for the benefit of our
country customers who cannot avail themselves
of our Daily Special Sales. Send us your address
You will find both Goods and Irices right.
WILL d FINCK CO., 81S-820 Market Street,
San Francisco Cal.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

Gustavus Adolphus was the Snow
King, from the fact that his dominions
were termed the Snow Kingdom.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

Lashs Kidney and Liver Bitters tones the
stomach and digestive organs; cures dyspepsia
biliousness, sick headache, and all ills pro-
duced by a diSordered somach
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

the Erie canal, in New York, was
the first artificial waterway begun in
this country. Ground was broken for
this enterprise July 4, 1917.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

The nurse (smilingly,)-Well "it'' is twins
Wheeler (crushed)-Heavens, 1 hope bicycles
will be cheaper next year.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system Send for testimonials, free
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
E&rSold by Druggists, 75c.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

Roasting SchtzZing's Best
tea in San Francisco costs
more than roasting other tea
in China or Japan, but it
makes tea better.
You don't have to pay
the difference, though. 1t
comes out of our profits.
We make money in CIV
ing up profits. Queerl
A Schilling s. Company
San Francisco 892
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDo,( >,
TJTCAS COITNTY 90

eo
LUCAS COUNTY, CO.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes Oa tn that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.,
doing business in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by
the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before. me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. d. 1886
<sEAL> A. w. GLEASON,
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

DALEY, PORTER & CO., Miners and ssayers,
ID Dealers in Mining Properties. Refer. Selby
Smelling & I'D Co. 4157a Montgomery ST., ST, Cal
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

Oakland Business college
OAKLAND. CAL. Send for the College Journal.
The Winslow mail., 1897-01-16

HAY PRESSES h17 hAkE Wrss nqNET Pssss5s@ Gs
III San Francisco, CAL, for particulars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15

vate parties which a o REQUIRED for the
right Of way. The company is Obliged to
make with its steamers at least three
grlps month between Granada and San
ouan Gel Norte, and vice versa, and to
toucn at least once month at all the In.
haplted ports of the lake. The passenger
ana freight rates will be in the money OF
tne country. In case Of war the steamers
VI tne company may be used by the gov
eminent. The company is obliged, when
III is possible to do so, to begin work on
an parts of the San Juan, SO that navlga-
tlon can be carried on during the entire
year without Interruption.
The government agrees to pay the
company $1,000 silver for each mile OF
railroad constructed between Colorado
Junction and Silico Lagoon, thus making
rapid the transportation to the port OF
San Juan del Norte or Greytown. The
contract prohibits Its transfer to another
person or foreign company, and specifies
that it shall not be transferred to any
government. 1t is forfeitable in case the
railroad referred to is not completed with
in three years.
The Maritime Canal Company's con-
cesslon contains an article relating to a
concession given in 1877 by the Nicarag-
uan government to T. ALI. Pellas, which
IS similar to that granted the Atlas Com
pany. The Nicaraguan government ex-
pressly announced, however, that the
Maritime Canal Company had the right
OF appropriation against Mr.. Pellas.
The authorities believe that the Atlas
Company's concession conflicts Just as
much with that belonging to the Mari
time Canal Company as did Mr.. Pellas's,
and they therefore intend to urge that the
new concession be abrogated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15
Special Message to Mon.

When the desolating fact of impaired
vigor comes home to men the force of
the blow is crushing. They know them
selves inferior to their fellows, and they
shrink from companionship. Their am
bition is gone, and hope with it. When
hope vanishes despair takes its place.
All this is without warrant, for these
men can be cured. DR.. Greene, the IA
nous specialist in mems diseases, has
found the remedies that restore vitality
in men. These remedies build up and
strenthen, and thousands of men walk
the earth to-day who have been perma-
nently restored to vigorous manhood by
their use. Weakness vanishes, hope and
ambition return, and the patient is truly
new man. DR.. Greene's glorious dis
coveries are the safeguard of many thou
sand homes to-day. His wonderful
Nervura alone has made him famous.
You may consult DIR. Greene at his Of
fee, "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass, or
write to him, and there will be absolute
ly no charge for consultation or advice
in either case, whether you call or write.
The system of treatment by mail is per-
feet, and is absolutely confidential.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15
The w.shlngtonian Meeting.

The clergymen of this city met yester-
day afternoon at Gospel Mission hall to
consider the ACCESSIBILITY of holding a
series OF Washingtonian meetings the
coming winter. The value of the series
held last winter was recognized by all
present. A free discussion of the best
place in which to hold the meetings.
whether in City hall OF in the several
churches, was participated in by Rev.
Henry Blanchard, D. D., of Congress
Square; Rev. f. c. Rogers, of Pine
street; Rev. Samuel Worcester, D. D..
of the Swedenborgian church; Rev Lewis
Malvern. of the Free Baptist, and others
who took part in the discussion. Finally
on motion of Rev. Henry Blanchard, D.
o., the following. Ercsolution was unani-
mously passed:
Resolved, That the Portland Washing.
tonian Society hold public meetings in
either City hall or the Auditorium every
other Sunday beginning November and
ending April 1st.
A committee consisting of Rev. s. f.
Pearson, Captain George II. Blake and
Rev. T. S. Samson was chosen with full
power to make all arrangements for the
entire series of meetings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15
College Base Ball Schedule.

Waterville, October 14.-The Board OF
Managers of the Maine College League
consisting Of President Ernest L. Collins
of Bates, Secretary r. c. Stearns of the
University of Maine, and Treasurer j. E.
Stevenson of Colby, held a meeting al
the Elmwood hotel and arranged the fol-
lowing base ball schedule for '9s:
May 7-U. Of NJ. VS.. Bowdoin at Bruins
wick
May 14-Colby VS.. Bates at Lewiston.
May 2l-U. Of NJ, at Lewiston.
Mayl 2l-Bowdoin vs. Colby at Water
vile.
May 25-Bates VS.. U. of M. at Orono.
May 25, Colby VS.. Bowdoin at Bruins
wick.
May a8-U. of NJ, VS.. Colby at Water
vile.
May 28-Bowdoin vs.. Bates at Lewis
ton.
June 4-Bowdoin vs.. U. of NJ, at Orc
no.
June 4-Bates vs. Colby at Waterville.
June s-Colby VS.. U. of NJ, at Orono.
June 11-Bates VS.. Bowd DIN at Bruins
wick
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p. L. 8. b. S.

At the election of officers of the Port
land Longshoremen' S Benevolent Society,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-Michael o. Brien.
Vice-P resident-Peter j. Price.
Recording Secretary-D. j. Leonard.
Financial Secretary-Charles D. Gala
CHER
Janitor-Wm. Herley.
Physician-Dr. James e. Heating.
Board of Trustees-James O'Don nell,
Thomas Irwin, John NJ. jackson, John
Cavanagh.
The election of treasurer was postponed
until the next meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Inc annual meeting and election OF
unoers OF Valentine. Hose Co., was held
oesoay evening at which time the fol-
!o"Ahs officers were elected for the ensu-
lug year; Captain, George Fl. Upton;
nrs' assistant, Charles Coffin; second as
sistant, b. K. Thompson: secretary,
george u. Cubby; treasurer. w s. Small:
trustees, A. A. Cole. George q. Cubby.
Harry W. Dyer; foreman hook and ladder
company Austin R. Skinner. After the
meeting supper was served and the re-
mainder of the evening spent in a soeial
way. The committee appointed to ARRANGE
for fair to be holden during the early
winter report progress and will make >,
definite announcement of their plans at
an early date.
The Portland Sanitary company have
succeeded in removing the fourth gun
carriage from Fort Preble wharf to a
point near the head of Willard street. The
crew handle the gun carriage with
greater ease than those that have been
previously moved to Portland Head.
About ten O'Clock yesterday forenoon as
one of the Willard cars was backing on to
another track near Willard street the troll
ley arm left the wire and sprang with
such force against the guard wires that 1t
became bent in such way as to necessi-
tate the placing of new one before the
car could continue on it's journey. A mes
sage was sent to the railway office and a
new trolley arm was sent to replace the
damaged one.
Mr.. Albert Fl. Small of Deering will
conduct the service at Bethany church
tonight at 7.30.
A. I. Oliver entertained the concert
committee of the Bethany church at his
home on Grand street, Wednesday even
ing. Ice cream and cake were served dur
ing the evening.
The members of the Jolly Six club are
to hold another dance Monday evening at
Union Opera house.
The first meeting of the season of the
History club was held last evening with
Mrs. G. M. Young on Preble street.
Plans for the fall and winter course of
study were discussed and the remainder
OF the evening was spent in an informal
manner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15
Railroads for Peru,

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, Texas,
October 14.-The chamber of deputies
last night, sanctioned the first article OF
the project authorizing the government to
settle with the Peruvian corporation
The Peruvian corporation referred to is
agreement between the corporation and
the government of Peru provides for the
annual payment Of $4oO, 900 to the Peru.
Wan corporation of London for certain
work to be done by the latter and the
article provides for the construction by
the corporation of 100, kilometres of rail
road, which it is understood, has not been
accomplished
These are the principal questions at
issue between the corporation and the
Peruvian government, and, presumably,
constitute the claims which the cham Der
of deputies Of Peru has authorized the
government of that country to settle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15

Bar Harbor people look for an unusually
interesting suit to come to trial Eat this
term of the supreme court in Ellsworth.
Douglass Sherley has sued Rev. Mr..
Lefffngwell for $50, oo0 for alleged libel
and thestrial cannot fail to be other than
sensational. Both parties are well known
and stand very high in the community.
Rev. Christopher S. Left ngwell, respon-
dent in the case, is an Episcopal divine
and rector of St. Saviour's church, Bar
Harbor.
r. Douglass Sherley, the plaintiff, is
middle-aged man and comes from rich
and respected family of the South. Sher-
ley himself Is wealthy and has Intel y
built handsome and costly cottage on
west street where he now resides perma-
nently with his mother. Formerly Sher-
ley lived In Kentucky and came to Bar
Harbor for permanent abode last year
Sherley was charged openly of immor-
atty by letters from Kentucky, which
were written to Mr.. Leff1ingwell. last fall
These letters were shown others by Mr.
Lefhngwell and reports rejecting on
Sherley's good name and character as a
man were scattered about the community.
Sherley at once refuted all reports and
brought suit against Mr.. LeffiingweI in
the sum of SIC, 00O
The case was entered at the January
term of the supreme court and will be in
order for trial this present term of court.
The parties to the suit are preparing for
trial though it is thought that the matter
will be dropped or amicably settled.
Several dispositions have recently been
taken in Kentucky to be used in the trial.
These dispositions are of very sensation
al order and cover some hundred closely
typewriter pages. Both sides have emf
nent counsel employed and if the case
comes to trial it will be the most sensa-
tioDal ever tried in Hancock county
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15
WESTBROOK.

Samuel Mcdonald of Brookfleld Mass.
was in the city yesterday calling on his
old oomrade VIM. p. Hodsdon of the
18th Maine.
Marcus Watson and wife of Biddeford,
were in town yesterday.
Mrs. Nellie Dunphy died at her home on
Pierce street yesterday. Her age was 81
years. She leaves husbandsand two
children.
The Universalist Circle met with Mrs.
Clement. Maine street, yesterday, to sew
and make arrangements for the fair that
they will give sometime the first of De-
cember.
Members Of the Westbrook High school
have organized foot ball team. Sub
scription papers are being circulated
among the citizens to obtain funds to
employ man to coach them.
Mr.. Philip Palmer OF this city, won
the French prize of S25 at Bowdoin COL
lege.
Mrs, Charles E. Body is quite sick at
her home, East Bridge street.
Mr.. Alpheus, Hale, one Of our oldest
citizens, is quite sick. His age is SO
years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred r. A,nes are in
Boston and vicinity for a weeks visit.
Mrs. 3. Frank Woodman and her
mother, Mrs. Winslow, have returned
from visit to relatives at Standish.
Mrs. Cyrus Pratt is disposing of her
household goods and will soon leave the
city.
Mr.. A. II. Porter has purchased the
grocery business Of j. J. Bernard, Brown
street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15
Insurance swindlers in Michig an.

Lansing, Mich, October 14.-M1io D.
Campbell, state commissioner OF lnsur-
ance today issued circular which asserts
that citizens of Michigan are being swim
died by worthless fire insurance compa-
MES which had no legal standing IN the
state. He names twenty-five companies
which he says have no authority to do
business in Michigan and promises to
make public others as obtained.
The commissioner today gave out a
reply to allegations made by officers Of a
fire company at Saginaw in petltion
for his removal. The petitioners charged
him with maliciously, deliberately and
dishonesty attempting to wreck i their
business all of which Mr.. CampDeH ue-
MES and announces his intention OF max
ing further examination of the companies
in question.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-15
MAINS officer To lie Retired.

Washington, October 14.-Col. Angus.
tus 6. Robinson, assistant quartermaster
general will be placed on the retired list
of the army tomorrow on his own applica-
He is native of Maine and was grad
uated at the military academy In 853
He was transferred from the Artillery
branch to the quartermaster' s department.
In 1858 and served throughout the war.
His retirement and the promotions conse-
quent thereon leave vacancy in the list
of captains and assistant quartermasters
which was filled today by the appoint
ment of first lieutenant John Baxter
Jr., Ninth cavalry.