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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm,
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
of q gentle remedy, than by any other.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manu-
faotursd by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
BIG STEAMER IN DISTRESS.

Skibbereen. Ireland. December ia
despatch received here from Baltimore
about seven miles southwest, says that
steamer supposed to be O transatlantic
liner is in distress off the coast there. She
has been throwing distress signals for
some time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
SHIPPING GOODS IN BOND.

Washington, December 15.-The ways
and means committee today authorized a
favorable report upon bill to remove
the restrictions which at present prevent
the shipment of goods in bond to interior
noints ia less than car loads.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
NEXT q. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.

philadelphia, December 15.-The execu-
tive council of the National Council of
Administration of the Grand Army OF the
Renublic. met today to prepare for the
national enoampment in this city next
fall The council fixed the dates Of
September to for the encampment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
DREYBUs ON HIS WAY.

London, December l6 The Paris CORE.
spondent of the Daily News Mrs. Emily
| Crawford, says 1t is believed there that
Dreyfus Is now on his way to France.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16

A lazy liver makes lazy man. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters Is the natural, never
failing remedy for lazy liver.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinipe Tablets. All drug,
The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16

DIR. Bulls Couph Syrup never fails
to cure throat and lung trouble. Physicians
recommend this wonderful medicine. 20 cts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
Knit Goods.

FUN line of Leggins. Nlitfens
and fascinatOrs.
Lowest prices for the holidays.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
Leather Goods.

Leather Goods.
We sell only She best shapes
made from best of stock, 80 what
yer yOm buy is sure TO please.
we have purses from $ cents to
so cents each.
Pocket books from a5c TO
$3.50 each.
Mems bill books, from soc 70
RA.dO each.
Ladies' card cases from s5 cts.
to So, so.
Chatelain bags from SIC TO
1925 each.
Boston bags from soc to $3.50
each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
Feather BOas.

You will find q fine line of these
goods at the trimming deparf-
alaent for holiday trade.
You get 10 per cent discount
for cash.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16


FOR FANCY WORK.
We have "A large line Of ribs
bDns In the best widths and cDl-
Ors for Christmas fancy work.
We have a special number i'm
No. 8 cOiOTed satin rfbDOEs, all
silk, ali shades IOc per yard
All shades i'm the best q uaiify of
sRaby' ribbon, cents per yard,
IS cents per spool OF so yards.
All shades III double faced
satin ribbons with cOrded edge,
in widths from I to 3, at lowest
prices.
All shades, full line of best
qualify velvet ribbons.
Plain aud fancy silks, fringes
and cords al same department.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
HANDkERCHIEFS.

this week only the annoy
crowd just before Christnas but also get an
OF Goods that please the
Fall for holiday trase, and is
row all Inspection
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-16
RINES BROTHERS co.
CHRIS MAS
NOVELTIES.

the sale OF Brio
silver goods FANCY
boxes dressed and
d dolls.
Everything fresh bought early
from best York Prices are
consult
own imtere sts GU and buy this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

Deeds of daring are characteristic OF che
war with Spain. \ nIc-ican soldiers ana
sailoIs only want Opportunity to perform
acts OF heroisIn that become hi-tO;i:. For
the lack Of n better cause she spirit of
bravery occasionally shows Itself in ger
formances more daring shan necessary.
Tho Steopcss hill around Santiago is
that of san Juan. That was the hill that
the Americans captured on those fatal
days in early July when many of our
boys laid down their lives II was steep
enough. but nothing to the prcciPicc
the other side. No man had ever gone
down it. OF course no horse had ever tried
it.
After the famous charge Private Clarke
of the rough riders made the blood of his
comrades run cold by deliberately riding
his horse Dandy TO the brink
Dandy never faltCrcd. He put his fore
foot into a pocket 81 stone and started.
The next foot was rs carefully planted.
Two more strides and he was on the face
of the cliff. Clarke leaned back as far
he could and talked rcnssuringly to his
gallant stced Dandy braced back on all
four legs and slowly picked his way. The
men on the crest OF tsc cliff We're afraid 10
cheer rs they watched horse and man
picking their way. They were afraid of
startling the hrrsC-
Down. down they went. From up on
the heights Morse ana fuhn looked ike Mes.
Rocks rolled and slipped and crashed down
10 the Plain below. But never once did
Dandy lose his fuothold and never once
did Private Clarke lose his nerve Inch
by inch tho two picked their way, though
IL looked a. IL the horse wcrc standing on
his head. ard as il the man would fall
over his head any moment. At last tho
daring pair reached the bottom. 4 mighty
cheer went NJ.
Among the darirg soldiers 81 the battle
Of Santiago was Richard y. Davidson. the
crack shaTpShCuicr uf yho United States
army. He j. rumarsab'o for his soft brown
eyes, " hich are very weak. upsctting all
theories about oversight in craftsmanship
Davidson Calistcd IN 1885,. In $500 he
won a third Glass department bronze medal
for craftsmanship. His comrades guyed
him, saying ali his time would be occupied
in Furnishing his medal. wherctspOn Da-
wilson replied that be would win n medal
that would not need furnishing.
And he did.
In 1891 he won the first gold medal in
the team belonging To the department. of
the first modal in the Same department
with n score that has never been beaten or
even cquAlcd since. This famous score
was $50 points out Of possible 500. I=ster
At Fort Sheridan, Chicago, he captured
the first class gold medal for moving tar
get practice. the object being At a distance
of 500 yards and moving a. fast as q man
can move in ordinary walking, three miles
an hour In ISIS re was awarded the first
''distinguiShcd Inarksman' gold trOnhy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
Tho Passion of the Hour.

Every year modern habits become
more unlovely and modern sensibilities
more bhnted. The preservation of what
is beautiful, per sc, at the present time
is almost always ridiculed, unless it can
be shown to be joined to some profit or
utility.
The Characteristic passion of the hour
is greed-greed OF possession, desire
of acquisition and passion for osten-
tation. Trade has become an octopus era-
bracing the whole world The thirst
for gain engrosses all classes. Beauty,
unless it be means of gain, is to this
temper a Useless. or worse than a use
less, thing; it is regarded as stumbling
block and incumbrance. 1t is doubtful
if even the power of perceiving what is
beautiful has not in a great measure left
large part of the population in all
countries. Modern cities would not be
what they are now had not the race to
grea. extent grown color blind and,be-
come without the sense of proportion.
Modern builders and modern engineers
would remarL unOccupied were not the
generations which employ and enrich
them destitute of all artistic feelings
Ouida in Fortnight1y Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

| In the thlckcst of the battle. where bullets
rained, and cheercd on her brave friends.
A few days after this affair she reached
the main army, where she found her broth
er. After consultation they concluded the
safest place for the young girl was in the
camp
Yes" exclaimed Ssnada, 81 shall stay
with the army and shall rejoice in the
| first opportunity 10 show you that know
| how to avenge the death of my father and
| mother
she did not have long to wait. When
| General Garcia met the enemy Mt the
Pacheco plantation, Senada and her
brother were with his column.
eve are about to engage the enemy,
said the young Euan, land i5 is my desir-,
Scnada, for you To remain with the re-
serves, out of the l-each of bullets. You
can show your patriotism by helping> TO
care for the wounded
Tho young girl made no reply. When
the battle opened, she sgailopcd amoTlg the
troops wearing the coat of n lieut. enant.
White plumes were streaming from her
hat and she was shouting Cuba Ilibrei"
and brandishing nacIhcte over Ter head
A wild cheer went up from the ranks, and
as the line plunged forward the.beautiful
girl rode with them.
mo wonder we beat them, - So id an old
battle Scared veteran. Her prs sence was
worth n regiment"
In the thick of the battle GSenada saw
the officer who had led the vano,als against
her father and she rode at him with her
lance, CRYING, '%There is the murderer
a young dragoom savedsher from staining
her hands in the,hrute's blood She seemed
to have borne 4 charmed lifct for though
her horse was shot from I'M Ter her and
comrades fell fast, not a bali touched her.
As tho enemy fol over the hills the Gu
bans cheered the bravo girl. They called
her their little general, - 1.-THE white
rose OF the army's and ''the'good angel of
Cuba -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
TYPICAL SPANIEL Gypsy.

able rapidity How they communicate
with each ether has not been discovered.
but in moro than one Spanish revolution
the Gypsies have been Utilized by the CON
spirators to spread intelligence of pro-
posed uprising, for the wanderers have
everything TO gain and nothing to lose by
revolution and social disorder un,! ere CON
sequently always on the size of the reyolu-
tionists Rioting, the footing Of shops,
the plundering of houses. are occupations
which very pleasantly vary the l1onotony
of gypsy country life, and wherever disor-
ce- IS present there the gypsy is also. 1t is
therefore with some degree of apprehension
that the government contPniplates the nIys-
terious movements recently reported of the
Spanish gypsy bands toward the north.
The north Is for Spain "a dangerous ciTec-
ton for the wanderers TO take The north
Is the Carlist country, and the movement
of the gypsy bands toward the Pyrcnees,
1t Is feared, forebodes a coming revolution.
In the Iberian peninsula the women do
most OF the fortune telling and assist the
men in the various swindling schemes that
promise good results, but it is stated
singular fact that in Germany the fortune
telling and paImistry lodges arc more fire.
qIently worked by the older men of the
tribes, and the spectacle of three or four
credulous women eagerly listening 70 the
promises and prophesies of an old rogue
who IS on the qui yivc for chance to
s~indle or steal is more common than edi-
flying
The gypsy women in Spain when young
take naturally to music and dancing and
when old 10 fortune telling. Some of the
cleyerest dancers on the Spanish stage are
OF gypsy extraction and frequently when
the season is over they rejoin their tribes
for few month"; vacation and renewal
OF tho, wandering life which possesses an
indefinable yet perccptibic charm for all
who become accustomed 20 it. The young
gypsy womea are often stFikinRly heauti
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

ful, but their mode or lie causes them to
fade early, and at the time when an Eng
lish or American woman is in her primo
the gypsy is u bag without II trace of her
former good looks.
AS dancers however, they possess N fas-
cination. They have an abandon, u sug-
gestiYencSs of manner, of look, that rarely
fails to take with n miscellaneous crowd,
and when gypsy dancer makes success
at all Ii il complete. There arc some writ
crs who take the position that what arc
knewn as the country dances of Italy and
Spain, the tarantella, the scguidilla, tho
fandango and Others are neither Spanish
Nor Italian, but gypsy dances. Whether
this be true or not it is certain that tho
gypsies are extremely adept in this form
of amusement and entertainment, and the
gypsy dancer, posturinE before "a select
company to the music of guitar ard cas-
tanets, is the nearest approach TO tho
nautch girl that Europe Possesses.
Gypsy music is closely analogous to the
music of the country, being quite Il differ
cnt article from tho music of Hungary.
What is called Magyar music, tie music
of LISTS rharsodies, is really gypsy mu-
sic, constructed without the slightest ro-
gard 10 the rules of compositions as laid
down by the great masters, the different
parts having neither connection nor So
qucnce. The gypsy character must NC un-
dcrstood before the gypsy music can he APP
prcciated.
The gypsy lack of history has caused
many theories to be advanced as to their
origin, but the most satisfactory regards
them as the descendants of low class Hin
docs, who, in the fourteenth and fifteenth
centuries, were driven from their native
land by the military Conqucsts Of hostile
kings. 1t is certain that throughout Tur-
key, Persia and north Afghanistan thcro
are tribes which in habits, customs md
language resemble TIC gypsies OF Europe.
These tribes are closely analogous TO Tho
lowest classes Of the Ii!Edoos this the
DRY, in default Of q better, is generally nc
ceptcd.
The gypsy has no religion of his own.
II he ever had one, he has lost IL in his
The fact, however, docs not
worry him IN the least, for when he feels
the need of spiritual comfort hc somewhat
assimilates that of the people
by whom he is surrounded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
IN. birthplace of tosephipe.

Fort de France, Martinique, is the
strongest fortified point the French own
in America 1t Is both a military and
naval station. and fort was erected on
a mountain top there years ago, which
has since been improved and strength
ened by some of the most modern guns
known in warfare
During the civil war the United
States cruiser Kearsarge chased the Con
federate blockade runner Alabama into
the harbor, and was on the point of
opening fire on her when the authorities
forbade it Here they remained for some
time, and during a stormy night the
Alabama slipped out and disappeared in
the Caribbean sea
Several times the place has been bad
" damaged by tropical cyclones, during
which hundreds lost their lives 1t is
noted as being the birthplace of the
Empress Josephine; life size piece Of
statuary OF her adorns the principal
plaza Tie fort has had for years but
one fanily-the king Of Dahomey and
his SIX wives. whom the French captur-
ed after great trouble in the African
wilds and imprisoned Philadelphia
Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

Ing over the mountains for the animals
He came upon them in the little rock COR
raj at Silva's lonely ranch and forthwith
he went and notified the sheriff thai at
last a clew had been had TO the thieves
who had so long been robbing the ranches
for miles around Patricio Macs, who
was at the corral, was arrested, and, fear
full of lynching, he secretly offered TO tell
all about the robbers He was accordingly
let go for a week, in which time he was TO
get more accurate information for the po-
lice officers That was in October, 1899.
A secret report was made TO Silva at his
saloon that Macs was about TO tell all. An
order that the gang only knew went forth
for n business meeting ut midnight at the
saloon. 1t was believed that another divi-
dend was pending, and every one of the
band was there. Then the gang assem-
blcd, coming one at time, and being ad
mitted by a sign ut the rear door. silva
presided. Macs sat there unmlndful of
the purpose of the meeting. A member
rose and charged Macs with periidy TO the
gang and told what he knew about Macs
agreement to reveal the gang TO the OIL
GERS. A brief trial was held Macs denied
and other members of the band told what
they knew about Macs per1idy. Silva
called for vote on the guilt OF Innocence
Of the accused. Every one voted guilty.
Death had been agreed upon as the pun
ishnent for perfidy when the gang had
been organized. Silva had prepared for
the decision of guilty, and he bad rope
and moose hidden behind his saloon.
In the partial darkness Macs was bound
and gagged by his companions. He weit
and begged that his life be spared. He be-
gan to shout, but he was chokcd by the
moose about his throat. Half dead with
fear the wretch was quietly dragged along
Sho narrow streets of Las Vegas an hour
before dawn to the bridge over GalliHas
creek. There amid a binding snowstOrm
he was hanged from n stringer. When
Get. %, 1892, aawned the body OF Pa
tricio Macs, stiff, cold and covered with
snow, swayed to and fro in the wind that
was blowing over Ration mountains. The
cOroner's jury decided that he had beeu
lynched for an unknown crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than
skin deep, depending entirely on a
healthy condition of all the vital or
gans. If the liver he inactive. you
have bilious look: if your stomach be
disordered, you have a dyspcptic look;
if your kidneys be affected, you have
a pinched look. Secure good health,
and you will surely have good looks.
Electric Bitters'' is good Alternative
and toEic. Acts directly on the
stomach. liver and kidneys. Purilies
the blood, cures pimples, blotchcs
and boils. and gives a good complex
ion. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold
at Hartz q UIlcmeyer's drug store.
80 cents per bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

t.ie l5ui,s.fu NEEDN'T ms Is the greatest
honor possible To a marksman in the
army. His sCo-e was GEL points out of n
possible 500.
These prizes were ali won with a Spring
field rife There. bSs bcon Es contest sisce
tia nov ks-ag -Jor,.enPn rifle was intro
daced IN 1894. However,, Davidson is
willing TO Try the new rifle in n CONTEST
with any markEnan in the United States.
William Terry, who is a gallant young
marine on board OF the bsIttlcship Texas,
writes to a friend at his old home that he
has just soon the most - beautiful girl N
the whole world" sIyS tho 1t. Louis
Glabc- Democrat. '':ShG gslloped unattend-
eel into the camp of the niap4neS, mounted
on "a magnificent white horse. She wore
the cCat or y Cuban lieutenant and a fine
hat decorated with white plumcs and
white roacs. We couAi hardly believe sur
own eyes Viva Ar.o-icsnos! Cuba librcr
che cried ~ she reincd up her foaming
horse in front OF our lines
Never had we gazcl upon anything
more beautiful. After she had delivered
her dispatches she remained with us a part
of the evening and helped Us TO make
coffee The boys all gathered about her,
e1gcr 70 hear her speak and catch glance
Of her sparkling tlacl eyes. She had q
kind word FOR every one who approached
he's
she was Senorits Scnada MOrena, and
hcr story i well known throughout Cuba
Ono day a band OF Spanish soldiers at
tackled the family home y brutal soldier
shot the father dead on the doorsters of
his own home. and when Scandals mother
bent OVER her husband To whisper words of
consolation another brUEc drove q kayonet
through the woinan's body. y married
daughter with An infant in her arms came
upon tho scrne imploring the VaAdAls TO
stop their murdierous work and spare the
lives Of the women and children. Noticing
that . soldier was aiming gun at her,
Sho held up the child. Another fiend in
human form instantly put pistol To the
infants head and killed IL. Others came
sp and sisshcd the mother with their sa
bcrs-
Scnadn ilcd through field OF cane into
the forest she aftcrTaTd heard that the
officer ira command ordered quLrLif1nc II
be put on the wounds OF her sister Aided
10y one OF her fathers old slaves, size rcaeh
ed "a camp Of Insurgents. Maddencd be-
yend all endurance and burning To avcnge
the death OF her people, she rode with a
column of Cuhans ia pursuit OF the van
dals. Never dreaming OF danger, the
Sp1niarJts were lcisVruly plandcriug plan
tations and numbering women and chill
dpcn when n column Of insurgents gal
Hoped down upon them, led by the bcauu-
full Serada. The towards turned 30 fly,
bat IL was TOO late The terrible cry of
% Cuba librcI' was resOunding in their
ears, mingled with the clash of the ma
Chez. But one man escaped, the brutal
officer who led the vandals. Senada rode
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-13

"Ny husband bought three boxes OF the
pills. We began giving Josie one-third OF
a Fill three times day.
"In thee days the child was brighter
His appetite was better. He began to show
interest in toys and was less fretfal.
"We increased the dose, giving him
ha1f pill at time. he gained every day
IN weight and appetite.
AT the end Of this treatment, alter TAX
ing three boxes, he was new boy.
He was happy, hearty, enjoying LIE
with his little comparisons.
81 have no doubt that DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People saved him from
an early grave"
Mrs. Williams made affidavit to the
truth of her statiment before David Crisp,
a Notary Public.
DR.. A. A. McCabc examined the child
and made oath before Notary Mort Brooks,
that he is now physically sound and well.
The evidence is completed by DIR. N.
A. Jones, who made affidavit before No
tary George Rupp, that the child had been
in the condition described by Mrs. Vii
Earns, as the result of catarrhal pneumonia.
The action of DIR. Wilhans' Pink Pills
for Pale People on the blood and nervous
system, IN eliminating peisons and furnish
ing materials for new tissues, makes them
sure remedy for wasting diseases and the long
train of evils arising from disordered blood
and nerves. All druggists sell the pills;
one box for SO cents; SIX boxes Tor S2.5Os