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The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

The Boston Herald doubts if the Gold
Democrats longer flock with the Republi-
cans. But where will they go? The Sill.
yer Democrats have repeatedly notified
them that they consider them traitors
and will not have them on any terms.
Alone by themselves they will make a
very meagre showing.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

No doubt stamp--tax on checks would
be a bother to business men, but it can
be said in its favor that it would general
ly fall on people who were amply able to
bear 1t.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

A young woman has just been appoint
ed deputy sheriff in one of the counties
of Utah. As the woman is said to be
very good looking fears are expressed
that her appointment may tend to put a
premium on his dishonesty. 1t might per.
haps in some communities but presuma-
bly, not so in Utah.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

The dealers who bought large cargoes
of teas in the expectation that Congress
was going to impose tax are very anx
ious now that it shall be imposed. Prob
ably the prospect of the tax increased the
price they had to pay for tea in China
and they now fear they may not have
good excuse for charging the increase to
the consumer.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

A despatch reports that Chicago man
has been arrested for stealing two story
house and moving it mile. Further
particulars will doubtless explain the
strange fact that the lot remained intact
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

Madrid advice says that Premier Cano-
vas is considering a schedule of reforms
for Cuba. The considerations of these
various schedules is getting to be pleas
ing pastime to the premier; in fact it is a
sort of disease which has attacked him
not in a remittent or intermittent form,
but has passed to positively chronic
stage.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

1t is stated that nearly half the passen-
gers upon the transatlantic steamers
these days carry bicycles as baggage.
They land at South Kensington and there
take their wheels, doing the Isle of Wight
and the seaside resorts in southern Eng
land before going to London
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

The prospect that Congress will have
finished its tariff revision on or soon after
the Fourth of July affords good reason
for an enthusiastic and old time celebra-
ton of the day.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

Senator Morgan has suddenly developed
great affection for our pensioners. The
Greeks are to be feared even then offering
gifts.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

Tillman continues to enliven what
without his eloquence would be a very
dull debate. But the sockless Simpson
is completely dumb.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

THURSDAY, JULY 1.

Gov. Powers is now doctor of laws,
made SO by Colby university yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01
LEGALITY.

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The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

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The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

he Joliet Railway company owns and
iperzfes the entire street railway system in
Joliet. Illinois, including line TO Loekport.
4 Manufacturing town five miles distant. sitII-
lifted at the pK sent terminus OF the Chiea-
10 Drainage NAL.
The city of Joliet IS about % miles from
chicago on the Atchison. Chicago. i Rock
Island and Chicago s Alton railroads. The
population OF Joliet including Loekport is
Iavsr 70, 900.
The Joliet Railway company owns 10
niles OF track, a large brick and stone
power house with a double equipment OF
boilers, engines and generators, and COM
Pete new car equipment.
The present mortgage is for 100 and
overs all present property and all that may
lasreafter be acquired. The,,railway is owned,
Nntolled and managed by Portland par
tes.g The net earnings of the property ARE
NO and one-half times the interest on the
binds
The officers and directors of the road are
A Henry. Joliet, E. B. Winslow. John s.
iSNlrahan, Edward Woodman. Weston T. Mil
lten, Henry P. Cox, Walter &. Davis. c. L.
Baxter and Geo. F. Duncan. all of Portland.
sPdee and further particulars upon applica-
"pA-
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01
HOME MADE PICKLES &c

20 lbs. Granulated Sugar,
Fancy Java Coffee.
100 Common Crackers,
lbs. best Java Rice.
4 lbs. Best Persian Dates,
Fine Canned BlackberrieS,
Best N. Y. Pea Beans,
IL lbs. Best Rolled Oats,
cans Standard Corn,
Best Parlor Brooms,
Extra Fine Java and Mocha Coffee,
Burnham's Beef Iron and Wine,
We call for orders and deliver; all
Telephone 228-5.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01
THE White SQUADRON.

direction of the Secretary of the
the and the will inspection
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01
Drop From the Clouds.


loon Ascension and when thousands of feet in the air will
thing has before been attempted
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-01

ard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03
Football.

The game between the Sacred Hearts
and the Locals Saturday afternoon on
the Sacred Heart gridiron was won by
the former by a score of IA to 0. 1t
was an interesting contest and fairly
well played. The Locals line, however,
was considerably lighter than that of
the Sacred Hearts, and the latter's fierce
line-bucking could not be withstood,
material gains being made continually
through the tackles. End plays were
not much used. The ball was in the
Locals territory most of the time and
the playing of the college boys was
nearly altogether on the offensive
During the first half the Sacred
Hearts secured a touchdown and kicked
goal, and in the second half two more
tOuchdOwns were made, but in each
instance Fullback Berry failed to kick
the goal. With one minute of play
left in the second half, Throne for the
Locals secured the pigskin on tumble
by the S. H. right end and sprinted
across the goal line before his oppo-
nents were hardly aware of what had
occurred. Inasmuch as the right end
had received the ball on what was
considered a forward pass from the
left tackle, it was held by Umpire
Devanney that according to the rules
the ball should go down on the spot
where the pass was made and that the
touchdown could not be allowed. Re-
feree Ryan did not agree with him as
to the play being a forward pass, so
no conclusion was reached and the
Sacred Hearts claimed the game by
the above score. We hope some time
to see a game played here without a
row.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03
Juneau Has a Phenomenon.

The Milwaukee Sentinel of last Sun
day gave a somewhat lengthy sketch
of q deaf and dumb clergyman who
could write inverted penmanship in a
llg lie hand, or as they put it, could
write an ordinary good hand upside
down, and at a fair rate of speed. The
gentleman, being mute, conducts his
conversation on paper, stands facing
the person with whom he communi-
Gates and writes so that it is easily
read by the person addressed, without
either person being obliged to change
position. OF course, this is rare ac-
complishment, but when The Sentinel
expresses the belief that no other per-
son in Wisconsin can write ''upside
down. it is not fully informed. We
have a young man right here in Ju-
neau who can not only write an inverted
hand, but can do it with pen,- shade
the capital letters, put on fancy -four
ishes, execute monograms and do it
all better than most fancy writer's can
in the ordinary way. He can do more.
He can take d pencil in each hand and
write the same words at the same time
in opposite directions. The person
referred to is Will Kuechenberg, of the
Lewis hOuse.-Juneau Telephone.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03
Nearly d CentenarIan.

There died in the town of Lowell
October "A last, a lady who lacked
but about three and One-half years Of
being a centenarian. Her name was
Mrs. Lydia Benedict, and she was
born in Delaware county, N. j., June
3, 1901. She was married to Lewis
Benedict January y, 1925, and they
settled On farm in Lowell as early as
June, 1876. In January, 1890, the
husband died at the age of 90 years
and 6 months, the couple having
therefore lived together for a perfoG
of sixty-fve years. Mrs. Bene-
dict enjoyed the distinction of being
the only daughter of Revolutionary
soldier in this state, her father, Oliver
Packard, being member of a New
York regiment. The deceased, for
one of her years, was remarkably well
preserved, enjoying all of her faculties
up to few days before her death
when she was stricken with apoplexy-
She is survived by five children,
among them being Mrs. Augusta A
Cotton and M. D. Benedict, of Lowell.
with the former of whom she made
her home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03
No Room for Doubt.

Proof, yes overwhelming proof can
be furnished Of the excellent curative
qualities of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
s'I caught cold which led to cough
and pain in the chest. (pneumonia?) l
bought DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, and
after taking one bottle of it, the cough
began to disappear when [ finished
taking the second bottle I was cured.
Gustav Thurmaster, 40 Hickory St.,
Cleveland,O O." DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
costs but 25 cents. Take only Bulls.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03
POSSESSION FOR BoNDHoLDERs
COncOrdia Society to Give Up It's Opera
HOuse-NO Money to Pay Bonds.

Concordia Society to Give UP It's Opera
House-No Money to Pay Bonds.
The prospects are that a change in
the ownership of the Concordia Opera
house will be made in the near future.
len years ago the house was built by
the COncordia Musical society at a
cost of some $13, 900. Interest bearing
bonds to the amount of 81, 900 were
issued and disposed of in order to raise
the necessary funds, and these obliga-
tions fell due last Monday, November
l. The society being without avail
able means to take up the bonds, a
settlement will have to be made along
other lines and it is not improbable
that the bondholders will have possess
sion of the property, for a time atleast.
The society has rendered a deed to
Hon. Jesse Stone, who is trustee for
the bondholders, and in due course of
time foreclosure proceedings will no
doubt be commenced, unless the house
can be disposed of at private sale 1t
was offered to the MasOns for Ma
sonic temple, but they decided at a
meeting Saturday evening not to con-
slider the purcras
The Concordias assign as cause Of
their financial embarrassment lack
of proper appreciation and patronage
of the house as an amusement place
by the public. This is to be regretted.
as it is a coy little place and well
worthy of better treatment. It is
hoped that it will be kept up as q
public hall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03

'Tis not to smoke and wear for
tobacco's yoke; but one which
makes the echoes ring and seems
Of music quite the spring
If you won't have a pipe you
may take a piano, violin, guitar,
or some other instrument from
our superb and complete stock.
We have them all; also an enor-
nous line of folio-music at popu
lar prices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03
A MISSIONARY SWINOLER.
A Person Posing as Rev. f. e. Aiken, of
China, Tries to Cash a $500 Draft.

China, Tries to Cash $500 Draft.
The facts of what is we'll supposed
| to have been an attempted swindle on
Rev. G. G. Weiss and the Wisconsin
! National bank of this city were given
to the press last Friday. Through
Mr.. Weiss lucky absence from town
at the time he was no doubt saved the
j snug sum of $500, and through the
shrewdness of it's vice-president and
teller William F. Voss, the bank was
saved a like amount.
On the day above mentioned Rev.
| Mr.. Weiss received a letter which
threw good deal of light upon the
subject. Some two weeks previous a
stranger appear ed in the city and pre-
sented himself at the Congregational
| parsonage with a letter of introduc-
tion to Pastor Weiss purporting to
be from Rev. A. n Hitchcock, the
district secretary at Chicago of the
American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions. The letter nicely
introduced the bearer as Rev Edwin
Il. Aiken, M. D., a missionary en-
plOyed by the board at Tien Tsin,
China, for the past twelve years, but
who, it was represented. was at present
enjoying a vacation. Upon finding
Mr.. Weiss absent from the city, the
stranger explained to Mrs. Weiss that
he expected draft was awaiting him
at the Wisconsin National bank and
begged for Il note of introduction to
the bank stficials, so that he might
obtain his money. This Mrs. Weiss
accorded him, aud he forthwith pre-
sented himself at the bank.
A few days previous to this the
bank received letter of advice from
the Commercial National bank, of
Kalamazoo, Mich, enclosing draft
for 5000 in favor of Rev. Edwin f.
Aiken, NJ, D., and stating that the
gentleman would no doubt inquire for
it shortly. The draft was drawn on
the Globe National bank, Boston,
Mass, by Frank H. Wiggin, treasur-
er of the American Board Of Commits
sioners for Foreign Missions. The
Kalamazoo bank asked that the draft
be paid, or in case DR.. Aiken failed
to appear that it be returned so that
his account there could be credited
for the amount
Mr.. Voss' suspicious regarding the
entire transaction were aroused, so
he deferred payment of the draft, ask
ing the stranger to call later. Mean
while he investigated some of the cir
cumstances, and one OF the results was
to ascertain that the Commercial
National bank of Kalamazoo has no
existence. The whole matter, it ap-
peared, was well-arranged swindle,
and this supposition was further borne
out last Friday, when Mr.. Weiss re-
ceived letter from Rev. A n. Hitch
cock, in which the latter stated posi-
lively that he had given 10 one an
Introductory letter to Mr. Weiss, and
stating also that to the best of his
knowledge DR.. Aiken is still in China.
Rev. Mr.. Weiss believes that he is
just $500 ahead by being out of town
that day, for had he been here he
would no doubt have endorsed the
draft, so Well-linked were the details
of the impOster's scheme
By the GAINESVILLE papers we learn
that the same game has been tried on
a clergyman and bank there. 1t
would be well for other places to be
on the watch for this fellow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03
THE FAIR
FARMERS ARE NOT THE ONLY PEOPLE
WHO MAY REAP A RICH HARVEST

That is, if we may be allowed
to use fgurative language and speak
good values. One fact stands out
strongly this fall, and that is, that
never has there been a time more fa-
vorable to consumers. Prices were
at the lowest notch first before the new
wave of prosperity flowed in, and mer-
chants. thatis, wide-awake merchants,
loaded up with a big stock which can
be sold at old prices. Thus the pub
lie with its increased purchasing pow
er can enjoy what the boys call "a
snap" If you want to get the full
benefit of this happy combination
come here to do your buying.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03
without Peer. Works Miracles

DR.. AgneW's Cure for the Heart Is
without peer. This great remedy re-
lleVes Instantly the most aggravated and
distressing forms of heart disease 1t
is the surest and quickest acting formula
for heart trouble known to medical
science, and thousands of times has the
hand of the grim destroyer been stayed
by its use. If there is Palpitation
Shortness Of Breath, Pain in Left Side,
Smothering Sensations, don't delay or
you may be counted in the long list Of
those who have gone over to the great
majority, because the best remedy in the
world to-day was not promptly used II.
Sold by Fl t. Eberle, 204 Main street,
and E NJ. Stapleton, 100 w Main street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-03

Fossil Pills. demand is proof of
their worth-Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills are
beating out many fossil formula at a
quarter box-They're better medicine
Easier doses anf 10 cents vial
A thousand ailments may arise from a
disordered liver Keep the liver right
and you'll not have Sick Headache
Biliousness, Nausea, Constipation and
Sallow Skin.-20. Sold by Fl. t. Eberle,
204 Main street, and E. NJ Stapleton'
1O9 w. Main street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-19

A KENTUCKY RoMANCE.-A romantic
wedding took place in the mountains of
eastern Kentucky, near Kentucky and
Virginia line, Saturday night. In 1865
Joe Black, young man Of local promi-
nence, was married, and his marriaee g
not being happy one, in 1887, he was
divorced. Black went to Texas, and a
few months later his grass widow mar
ried Thomas Stanhope. Three years
ago Stanhope died Black prospered
in Texas, aud remained single, and, in
his old age, returned few months ago
to the scenes OF his childhood 1t was
here that he met Lillian Stanhope,
living on small iarm on Rockhouse
Branch. Lillian was his sweetheart
in his boyhood, and was his divorced
wife. Amid these scenes the old love
was rekindled, each forgave and forgot,
and they finally decided to marry
again. The ceremony was performed
Saturday night. Black is seventy-seven
and Lillian Stanhope seventy-nine.
They have begun life over again, and
will live on the farm close to the scene OF
early days Black will remove the old
buildings and put things in order with
modern provements, as his means
will allow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-19
Thc Grandest Remedy.

Mr.. R. B. Greeve, merchant, of Chill
howie, Va, certifies that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die. sought
all medical treatment that money could
procure, tried all cough remedies he
could hear of, but got 90 relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair; was
induced to try DR. Kings New Dis
covery, and was cured by use of two
bottles. For past three years has been
attending to business, and says DR.
Kings New Discovery is the grsndest
remedy ever made. as it has done so
much for him and also for others in mis-
community. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and
Consumption. 1t doesn't fail. Trial bot
ties free at E. l.. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-19
A PROPHET OF EVIL.

A Bayariau in the United States
forty years ago was moved to prophe.
cy by what he saw here. He publish
ed his prophecy in the General Gazette
in Augsburg, newspaper which IS
given still to forecasting dire disaster to
most persons and things in this repub.
llc The prophet of 1857 was concern.
ed especially about New York city,
which he felt sure would dwindle
away in the twentieth century to the
proportions of long ago. The whole of
Manhattan Island would disappear
from the face OF the earth, presumably
by earthquake, and only the outskirts
of the metropolis would be lett. The
twentieth century would also witness
the wiping out of western Cuba, Ha-
vana, Florida and lower California.
'rhe twenty fifth President of the
United States would be the last Presi-
dent OF the republic, as after the year
1900 this country would be split in six
parts, with San Francisco. Salt Lake
City, New Orleans, st. Louis Washing
ton and B Jston as the capitals. 1t will
be seen from this list that the prophet
did not foresee the rise of Chicago, or,
if be did, didn't think it worth men
tioniDg.
Contrary to the custom Of latter-day
foreign prophets, this Bavarian failed
TO concentrate all the misfortune of
the future npon the United States.
Italy and France were to be obliterated
from the map; Berlin WAS to I've swal-
loved ~. Soon after the end of the
century, he predicted, England would
become republic and Ireland king
dem. Those who are inclined to sneer
at the abilities of the prophet may be
edited by the statement that several
of his forecasts for this century proved
correct. He foretold every one of the
great wars that shook Europe from
1858 to 1872. the fall Of Napoleon, the
riots of the Commune, and the occupa-
iion OF the German throne by three
emperors within year.
The Bavarian foresaw the assassina-
ton of President of the United States
in the present century, but whether
that President was Lincoln or Garfield
cannot be surmised, as he gave no near
mint as to the year of the crime. Re-
markably enough, he did not have an
iukling of what would happen in 1861,
although he could foretell events
quarter of a century later; Tor instance,
:. is prophesy does not contain a word
regarding the great civil war in the
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-19
MEDICINAL.

Awoman's noblest work is helping baby
into life and health. She is committing a
crime when She helps a sckly baby into the
world II is a crime because ii is wholly
within her power 10 make the baby strong
and healthy She can do ii by the proper
preparation-by taking proper care of her
self during the period of CESSATION. Many
babies die early, or al birth, or are sickly all
their lives because of their mothers ignor.
ance or neglect Neither is excusabe.
Every woman may be strong and well,
and so insure the health OF her baby. If
she will take Dr. pierces Favorite Prescrip-
tion during the period OF CESSATION, she will
find that she viii have none of the discou-
forts incident 10 this condition, and that
parturition will be free from danger, and
Comparatively free from suffering. This
medicine is the greatest remedy in the
world for ali the forms of weakness or dis
ease peculiar 10 women. II is the only
medicine Of its kind prepared by regu-
larry graduated, experienced and skilled
specialist in the treatment of diseases OF
women. 1t is the only medicine in the
world that will make the coming of baby
safe and easy. You can get il at the drug
stores. If you want to know all about it.
address Dr.. K. V. Pierce, chief consulting
physician to the Invalids' Hotel and Sur
gical Institute, Buffalo y. y.
All those who suffer from biliousness,
headaches, heart burn, Aatulcnce, palpita-
ton of the heart, and generally sluggish
action of the digestive organs should take
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They are
tiny, sugar coated granulcs. Forty III a
little vial One Pellet " is gentle laXa-
live Two mild cathartic By druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-19
Florida Winter Service.

The Southern Railway announces the re-
sumption of the famous New York aud
orda limited on January IS This train
Is conposed of Pullman's la:est improved
compartment cars, dining Gals, drawing room
sleeping CATS aud library observation cars,
leaving Washington daily. except Sunday, at
6:20 p. m. running solid through to Sa-
nnah, Jacksonville and st. Augustine via
Lyuchburg, Charlotte and Columbia, reach
ing Ssvs, nah at II 1:20 M. Jacksonville
at $50 p. NJ aud St. Augustine at 4:30 p. M
The next day. This train is in addition to
the regular daily limited trains.