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The Portland daily press., 1897-11-29
POSTAL SAYINGS BANKS.
Talk Of Introducing an Old Country
System Here.
IT WOULD SERIOUSLY AFFECT
OUR SAYINGS BANK.

Views of President Richards and Treas
urers Noyes and Rogers-They Are
htuch Opposed to the PIan-Think 1t
Would Affect the Development of the
State-A Letter From Bank Examiner
TimberIake.
The fact that the Postmaster General
-4as given his endorsement to the PROPOSE
tion that the government establish postal
savings banks has lead to the expression
of views widely divergent as to the prac-
ticabllity of the system in this country.
It is we'll known in general way that in
the countries of the old world some such
system is in operation, but with its de-
tails the people of America are not IA
miliar. Some time ago the Chicago Rec
ord got up bill for the establishment of
postal savings banks, and perhaps state
ment of what is contemplated by thai
measure will give as good an idea as is
obtainable of the plans of the advocates
of the system in this country. There are
two things to be borne in mind in oon-
sidering the question. One is the way in
which 1t is proposed to induce the people
to save money through the medium of the
postal banks, and the other is the ques-
tion of the investment of the funds after
they have been collected in the banks. 1t
is in regard 70 the second of these consid-
erations that the objections to the plan
are mostly made, in this part Of the coun-
try at least. The proposition is in brief
that the money should be invested first in
the securities of the United States gov
ernment, and after those have been ex-
hausted In the securities of States and
municipalities. 1t is claimed that such
course would remove from this
State for investment in remote sections of
the country money needed here for bust
ness purposes.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-29
WALDoBoRO.

Waldoboro, November 27.-Capt Frank
A. Hutchins died at his home In Waldo
boro last evening. Capt. Hutohins came
to Waldoboro from Biddeford 90 years
ago, and married the widow of the late
Joseph Clark. He served as captain Of
Co. Z, 27th Maine volunteers, and was
asm enher of Charles Keizer Post.
Mrs. Mary D. Clark, widowaofssthe late
Major Atherten W. Clark, died last eve
ming. c-a,
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-29
THOUGHT SHE WAS STARVING.

About midnight Saturday night man
came into the police station and informed
Turnkey Emery that there was an old
woman on Chestnut street, named Tier
ney, who was very sick and who was SC
poor that the neighbors did not believe
she had anything to eat for several days.
DR.. Hanson was called and he did what
he could for the woman who was suffer
ing, SO the doctor thought, from indiges'
tiOn
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-29
LILLIAN RLAUvELr DIVORCED.

Bismarck, n D., November GILLIAN
Blauvelt, the well known opera singer,
was today granted an absolute decree OF
divorce. Nine. Blauvelt charged her
husband, Royal Stone Smith of New
York, with non-support.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-29

Everyday symptoms of digestive dis
orders-acid stomach, distress after eat
ing, burning at pit of stomach. dull,
heavy feeling-Burdock Blood Bitters
never fails toeorreet troubles of this sort.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-29
Mr.. ALPHEUs G. ROGERS.


the Maine Savings bank, is another bank
man who has expressed to the PRESS his
opposition to the postal system. Mr..
Rogers pointed out that the fact that the
governments of the old world have estab-
Hshed postal banks ls not necessarily an
argument in their favor in this country.
Old world governments are paternal in
character and in many of their character
lstics opposed to the spirit of the iustitu-
tlons OF this country. To establish here
the system proposed, would in the
opinion Of Mr.. Rogers add to the govern
nent new department with an army of
ofllce holders and department which
very likely would have to be conducted
at loss. Mr.. Rogers said that so far
as the savings banks of the East were
concerned, they were safely and economi
cally conducted, ,iGhe expenses of operation,
in his judgment, not exceeding one fifth
ofsone per cent. If the new system were
established, all except the strongest of
the old banks would be driven out of
existence. These banks are now epaying
about four per cent intarest on denos;ts
and giving their depositors the best of
security. The government proposes TO ont
this return in two. The fact that Some
Of the older and strongest OF the existing
savings institutions could perhaps con-
tinue to pay higher rate of interest
than that offered by the government.
while retaining the confidence of the peo,
pie, would keep them in business but the
smaller banks would be forced to the wall
Ii IN the Vest there was Il lack of good
savings slnJltut1ons, Mr. Rogers thought
toat with the models given by the success
ful institutions Of the east. hanks rnight
be established which would give their De-
positors good securities and remove anv
existing lack OF facilities. He did not
think that there existed in this country
any situation which rendered the estab-
llshmens of postal banks necessary or
wise.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-29

The monitor Puritan has been detached
from the North Atlantic squadron and
ordered to New York,
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-29

Arthur Gorham Davis, keeper of the
records of Harvard University, died MT
his residence at Jamaica Plain, Saturday,
aged 81
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02
Long. Distance Water supply.

People who believe that too much
money is spent by American cities to
obtain supplies of pure water may he
surprised to learn of tine distance that
the city OF Manchester, England, has
goue to procure new supply. 1t has
gone about 100 miles into the beaH.i-
full Westmorelsnd "Lske District"
made famous hy Wordsworth, and
there appropriated Like Thirlmere.
The drainage area supplying this lake
is Z, 400 acres, and a further area of
5000 acres can be readily made tribu-
tary to it. The country is mountain
GUS and used chiefly for sheep pasture
age. 1t ID very moist, as all travellers
through it can bear testimony, aud
the annual rainfall averages about 180
inches-the mean fall in the dryest
three consecutive years being II
inches. The lake has been raised by
dam until it has an area OF 1913
acres. the dam being at one end. and
the intake, from which the aqueduct
starts, near the other. The dam is
massive concrete structure, rising
nearly sixty feet above the bottom of
tue lake and extending in places near
ly as deep into the rock bottom, SO as
to prevent the passage of any water
below it through the assures.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02
The Chin as an Index.

Protruding chins characterize men
and women of the get-there type.
Successful people usually carry their
chins thrust forward, with compressed
lips. This chin, if heavy, with broad
rami and swelling masseters, indicates
fighting blood.
A retreating chin shows lack Of
force, mentally, morally, aud pbysi-
cally; usually of the yielding sort;
soon discouraged desires protection;
small executive force. The develop
ment OF other faculties often make
up for this defect
A small, well-rounded chin, with
mobile aud red cushion of flesh upon,
indicates pleasure-loving owner. If
dimpled, all the more so, for dimpled
chins belong to coquettes. People
with dimples love to be petted and
loved; like admiration and praise,
generally tickle, Usually this chin is
healthy, recuperative and long lived.
Broad chins signify nobleness aud
large dignity. unless vertically thin.
when, if with it there be thin lips of
bloodless kind, You find cruelty.
Square chins with little flesh denote
firmness and executive ability, These
make good haters.
Druakards usually have a circular
line about their chins
Slovens have wrinkles about their
chins.
Long thin chins are poetical, un-
stable and delicate in constitution.
Such people are subject to bowel de-
rangements. If thin through the
angles of the mouth, too. they are
prone 10 tuberculosis. Generally
shortlived.
Medium chins with a suggestive bi-
furcation in the centre, with small
mounds of flesh on either side, char
acterize generosity, impulsiveness,
CHEEKY natures. (lhe same sized chins,
with dab of flesh just under the CEN
ire of the lower lip, indicate mean
ness, selishness, brutality
n. B.-No one feature can be taken
in Judging character. Often develop
ment of other faculties of mind or
feature entirely governs. In each
case take the ''totality of indications"
before Judging. ST. Louis Cliniqne.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02
How wesIer spoiIed HIs Sermon.

A farmer once went to hear John
Wesley preach. The preacher said he
would take up three topics of thought;
he was talking chiefly about money.
His first head was, "G,t all you
can" The farmer nudged his neigh
Dor and said: "That man has got
something in him; it is admirable
preaching"
Wesley reached his second division,
Save all you can. The farmer be
came quite excited "Was there ever
anything like this?" he said.
Tue preacher denounced thriftless-
ness and waste, and the farmer rubbed
his hands as he thought, "All this have
| been taught from my youth up"
Aud, what with getting and with hoard
ing, it seemed to him that salvation"
had come to his house.
But Wesley advanced to his third
head, which was, "Giye all you can.
80, dear! o, dear!" said the farmer,
"he has gone and spoiled it all. =
Rams Horn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02
A UNIQUE HERMIT.
For Twenty-Five Years Hs Has
Lived in Hole in the Ground.
Disappointed in Love He With
drew From Human Society.

In the tosl of Blaine, Me-, there
is un que hermit. For twenty FIVE
years he has lived in a hole in the
ground. This picturesque recluse,
George Monroe, is now sixty years
old, but stays in his singular abode in
spite OF increasing age and infrmities.
He spends his existence like a prairie
dog.
A New York press correspondent
saw the old man in his dugout the 9TH
er day. 1t is a place unfit for human
abode. In the side of hill he has
dug hole aud rooted it over with
poles aud sod A rude door is stout
" made and fastened by number of
hooks AMI hasps, and locked with u
big, rusty paddock. Tho only other
vent is little window with an outside
shutter.
Hnusecleaniug is simple with this
hermit. When his house gets musty
and odOriferous he moves, digs a new
hole aud takes his roof with him. Then
he has a new house, fresh and clean.
His only implement is an old spade
which be has worn down sharp. There
are two rooms to his house, an outside
store room, about five by eight feet,
and his living room, where in low
space about four by eight he has his
cook-stove, his bed and his provisions
(Which consist of barrel of -four, a
can of molasses, and piece OF pork
This old man has lived in this misera.
Bile hole for quarter of century
without a bath, change of clothes OF
decent food; yet he is in good health,
has good lungs, good digestion, and
not trace OF rheumatism.
The hermit's costume consists OF
only two articles, tattered pair OF
trousers and dirty red shirt. The
way in which they are kept together
and prevented from dropping off from
his gaunt frame by sundry pieces o.
string. strands of rope, and bits oi
yarn, instead of buttons, is something
to marvel at.
But he was not always thus. He
has seen better days. 1t is the samt
old story-the same sad story OF dis
appointment and bitterness. When
he started out in life he owned large
and fertile farm, and lived in a com
Portable dwelling house above ground.
Nothing save wife was lacking tc
make his life one of happiness ani
peace. Then came the love disap'
pointment, and the consequent del
tiop. He gradually became more tao
turn, and finally withdrew fiom hi,
associates. 1t was too much trouble
to run house Just for himself, he
said, aud then there was the likei-
hood of fire; SO he gave it up and
retired to his hole III the ground,
where he mas lived ever since. The
world will never know the whole story
of the old mans career, for he refuse!
| to speak of his past.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02

Get piece of sponge-the coarse,
cheap kind is the best-and, after
wetting it thoroughly with warm
water, squeeze it gently so as to
wiring out most OF the water, but not
all. Have ready some seeds of rice,
oats, millet, barley, grass and red
clover, and push them into the holes
of the damp sponge. Now hang it
up in a window where it will get the
sun during part of the day, taking
care to sprinkle it with little water
every day for week, so that it may
be kept slightly moist. Soon the lit
tia spear-like leaves will begin to
shoot from every part of the sponge,
and as they increase in length, a
beautiful green fringe will be seen
falling down over this rustic basket
and covering it on every side. 1t will
remain green and refreshing to the
eye for long time If carefully
tended and sprinkled the clover will
bloom.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02
New York and 81. Peter.hurr.

The Island of the Manhattoes sent
beaver-skins to Europe soon after
Queen Elizabeth died In 1926, only
one year after the death of the first
King James, permanent town was es-
tnblished upon it. And the first great
chapter in the history of this town
was closed in 1864, only four years
after the second Charles picked up his
fathers battered crown. Then New
Amsterdam passed from Dutch into
English hands and was rechristened
for the Duke of York twenty-one
years before he began to govern it ss
the second James, Thus the silver
tankard owned by the Schuyler family
and given to their ancestor by Queen
Anne when he took five Mohawb
chiefs to visit her in 17l0. is by
means a relic Of early New York. Who
thinks of ST. Petersburg as a typically
modern town? Yet in 1910 st. Peters
burg had been founded only half
dozen years. Century.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02

The Annals Of Hygiene recon-
mends minced raw beef for children
with dysentery. 1t would too often
substitute taoeworm for the dysen-
tery-not great change for the
better.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02
La PLATA, MARYLAND, APRIL ?, 1897

dear man. oh, III be careful: this Is
really quite fine. Well Prince, my boy"
che added to her horse, Eve sha'n't fol-
low Maze, shall we? And | think you
viii have to 50 little more carefully
than usual, else ! may find myself on
my head in the road there, with some
thing broken in the bargain This seat
isn't the ST. adiest in creation, or the
most comfortable either. Really it is
too bad of Toby TO be so forgetful. a
little slower, Prince, please.
Prince appeared 10 understand, and
settled down into an easy canter. But
Mary still continued TO shift uneasily in
her saddle and % make frequent re-
marks upon its unpleasant qualities.
II is no use, Prince, she said at last,
coming to stand5till after about ten
minutes riding. Il must either sit on
this saddle the proper way or give up
riding altogether. I'd like to be a man
for about two hours. l will, too, as far
as can. Prince, you don't see anyone
in sight. do your Neither do l. And
there isn't likely TO be, either, on this
road. So here is for comfort, if not
safety, end good, ng gallop.
No sooner had the words passed her
lips, than with dexterous motion she
slipped into the only position intended
for the saddle she used.
Quite satisfied with this change, she
gave Prince the rein and galloped off,
serenely unconscious that there had
been a silent spectator CT her unusual
performance.
Jack had followed the road he had
first taken for some little distance, when
he came to a broad pathway through a
woods. Wagons have been over this,
why not horse?' he soliloquized. "Tll
try, anyway. It looks promising
He did try it, penetrating for some
distance through the fresh, cool depths.
Presently he came to q clearing, from
which the view was unusually fine. In
a second he was off his horse, taking
rough sketch of the landscape before
him. 1t was while engaged in this oecu-
patton that he heard the sound of an ap-
preaching horse, and looking out from
the trees, which effectually screened
him, he recognized Mary.
After her declaration that she could
not ride, he was slightly surprised, and
wisely decided not to let her know of his
presence. The next moment her change
of position converted his surprise into
CONSERVATION, and, scarcely able to
credit the testimony of his eyes, his
glance followed her down the road.
Heavens, what a girl" he solilo-
quized, az a vent for his feelings. She
beats anything 1 ever came across. 1
wonder what her grandfather would say
to see such an exhibition as that.
Wouldn't she lead any poor chaperon
dance? She believes herself unob-
served, and l wouldn't dare to enlighten
her"
He endeavored to lcok unconscious
when he met her in the dining-room an
hour later.
Fortunately, perhaps. there was no
opportunity for conversation before DIR.
Millard joined them.
iTO BE CONTINUED.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02

SECRETARY TRACY says that the
next thing OF navy designers to study
out issome device for doing away with
coal on cruisers. Perhaps the prog
ress Of civilization would be at least
equally served if the inventors should
let the coal alone and devise some
plan fos doing away with the cruisers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02

Several mornings later Jack came
down expecting to take his usual ride
with Mary. He found her sta ding be-
fore the static door, looking slightly
1isconsolate. I'm not going to ride
this morning" she called out, when he
was some yards off.
Not rider" he repeated, directing an
inquiring glance at her habit.
I dressed to go as usual, was the re-
sponse, and now l discover that Toby
took my saddle to be fixed yesterday,
and forgot to get it last night. There's
no other side saddle, and So"
You can't go. Too bad, said Jack.
Never mind, Wen have walk instead :"
How easily you take it,, she an
swered. 1T makes me angry to see
people take disappointment easily. l
get raving when l can't have what L
want You may take a walk If you
wish, but sha'n't l intend to go to my
room to stay there until breakfast
time"
Il wish you would change your mind
and be more agreeable"
81 can't, really. When | am disap-
pointed | ike TO be as disagreeable as
possible"
Still you might make an effort, he
suggested with half-suppressed smile.
You remember my friend, Mrs.
Chick"
Look here, she cried, turning sharply
upon him, if you do not wish to make
me your everlasting enemy, never men
tion that abominable Mrs. Chick again.
If were in your place now l should
take ride. If you do not, you'll have
to wander alone until breakfast time, for
positively won't amuse you.
/ dare say there's nothing better to
do, commented Jack, considering it is
just six now. Heavens, what an un-
earthly hour to get up.
He is going" mused Mary turning
when she had reached the front door,
to see him in the act of mounting his
horse. What piece of good fortune.
I'll Just wait to see which road he takes,
and then I'll have my riae, side saddle
or no side saddle.
Two minutes later she was quite sat
isfied on the desired point, and fastening
to the stable she rather surprised Toby
by asking him TO saddle Prince imme'
diately.
But, Miss Mary oxpostulated
the old man.
Il know she put in with quick
frown. "Beggars can not be choosers.
I'll manage with a mans saddle this
morning. dare say won't tumble OF.
You needn't speak about it, Toby. EX-
plantations arc always tiresome, Is
Prince ready? All right, I'm off then.
Don't forget about keeping quiet, like a
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02

What was the favorite residence of
Napoleon III. at st. Cloud was re-
duced to ruin by Prussian cannon in
IS70r7l, and it is now in such dan
gerous state of dilapidation that it is
TO be removed by the Government.
The municipal authorities of that
beautiful suburb, however, are desir-
GUS of having a new chateau erected
in its place, to be used by the Presi-
dent as his summer home. NJ. Car
not's personal preference, though, is
for Fontainbleau, so that there is little
prospect at present that the scheme
will be realized
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02
NOS 8,



1t may be claimed by some, writes
DR.. W. 4. Hockemeyer to the Mod
ical Brief that the beard is pro-
yided 10y nature, and should be al
lowed to remain. So it may be with
the layman, but when with tue faculty
1t might prove a serious means of con-
taglon, it were better that no chances
should be taken. In listening to the
action OF the heart or in making other
examinations, the face of the examiner
must necessarily come into contact
with the person or clothing OF the
patient, and bearded face would be
much more liable to be affected thereby
than tho clcanly shaven skin. DIR.
Marion Sims was under the impression
that disease had often been conveyed
by this means. aud was always q firm
believer that the less the fncs was en-
numbered, the better it was for both
the doctor and patient. There is.
beyond all that. this fact which can
not but be generally admitted; the
perspiratiOn Of summer and the frosted
breath Of winter, or the dampness
from rain in all seasons, are not pleas
ant things for a doctor to carry into
sick room. In winter he may divest
himself Of his overcoat and hat in the
hall, but the boar.l, with the effects of
the outside atmosphere. caunot be SO
easily laid aside, aud oftentimes, es-
pecially if the call be hurried one,
the patient may become nanseatedly
aware that the doctor was interrupted
in the eui 'ynieut of his pipe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02
A Miracle.

Mrs. Cobwigger-Freddie got into
the pantry and ate whole pie.
C ) Wig what kind was it?
NJ. Cobwigger -Apple-the big
one put in the corner.
Cobwgger What a narrow escape
he had from instant DEATH The one
right next to it was a mince. Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02
Inconsiderate Father.

Hattie-What's the matter with
Gu-tavus? He never calls any more?
Hortense- Why, one night when he
was at the house l called him the
eight of my life, aud papa came in
and said it was abont time the light
was pat nut Yonkers Siatesmuu.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02

Boston seems TO have forgotten for
The moment the Bacchante, and is now
trying to find a suitable name for the
female chimpanzee which is the --latest
addition at the Boston Zoo.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-04-02

Queensland has m area of 430, 000,-
900 acres TO n population of about
45o, 900 poople.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-11-05

OUR Delta county apple growers should
be quick to appreciate and catch on,
when such responsible and extensive
fruit buyers as the Armour Packing
4 Cold Storage Company, Of Kansas City,
Missouri. is advertising for our fine long
keeping Delta county apples by the car
load. For this county to secure the ap-
pie and pear trade OF the Armour Pack
ing Co. is no small business and is GER
tsinly well worth working for as that
company alone can handle and pay cash
for every pound Of fruit grown in Delta
county this year. next year and all years
hereafter. They have authorized r. j.
Coffey to look after the apples and to
pay liberal price for choice stock to be
delivered to him at the Delta railroad
station. and to pay as much as two CENTS
per pound for choice varieties. This
price in year SO flush with good apple
crops in all the states, and go far west
from Kansas City, seems quite encourag-
ing. and our apple growers should figure
wisely and not com nit the usual error
Of killing the goose that lays in their
nest the first golden egg" II we had a
good apple orchard We would be after
r. j. Coffey pretty lively with our sam
pie specimens and would carefully see
that every apple sent to Armour on the
first order was free from blight or
hlamieh