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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06

In from the barn, in a condition of great excitement, to find his mother and tell her some news. His mother, who was a great believer in Si, in- stantly shared, in his excitement. Throwing a shawl over her head she ran out to the barn in such haste that the neighborS wondered what was happening and came over to see. But they found that the barn door had been locked on the inside, and ry they went away without learning any news.
 AS they performed their daily tasks they heard strange sounds which pro- ceeded from the barn. There were a series of sharp cracks. as if some mighty power was ripping sheets of boiler iron apart by main strength. Then there were other sounds.
 Sure" said Mrs. Brannigan. I'd think that there were forty ostriches in the barn-and that all of them were peeping at once."<
 Out from the barn came Si and his mother, carefully locking the door af. ter them and looking very proud. Si mounted guard and would not so much as let a child peep through the cracks KS of the barn. This made all the hlll
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06
BY MRS. w. F. PERRY.

surely drown!" But Polly went boldly to the middle of the stream.
 She swan, and dived and floated, to the admiration and wonder of them all. Suddenly she came plunging for the shore.
 Hush! Hush!" she exclaimed.
 "Oh! what Is it? What is it?" asked the girls, in alright
 Look! Look" she cried.
 The shadowy side of the hill, sloping toward the stream, stood black against the sky, and above 1t, shedding its warm, mellow light over the top of the hill, was the great full moon. What did it reveal?
 troop of hurrying women. whose figures looked mammoth. outlined against the sky, and in one of each of the motherly hands was grasped a long 1.-the weapon.
 Grab your clothes, girls. quick" whispered Polly, and let us hide be- hind the rocks!"
 The threatening column came sweep ing down the hill.
 T thought I heard their voices" said one.
 'T know I did" asserted another.
 My Tommy said, 'pon hOnor,' that he overheard them planning to come here" said Mrs. Treadwell.
 T expect every Twin one of 'em Is
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06

found Si in the barn one day. locking intently at the egg, and questioned him. I do not believe that any boy ever was taken sick so suddenly and so violently as Si then was. His father looked a little incredulous and made Si take a stiff dose Of castor oil on the spot The funniest part of 1t was that Si, who usually gave war Whoop like an Apache Indian. when he was asked to take any kind of medicine, took the castor oil meeltiy, and Father looked as if he really would like lot more of the same medicine. This con vinced Sis pa at once, and he thought that Si must really be sick enough 10 stay at home from school. It was wonderful how Si frightened up after his father had gone away.
 Castor oil is the thing" Sis pa said at noon. '1 believe that l will give Si another dose" Before he could carry out this threat Si managed to hide in the barn-and the castor-oll bottle was not emptied for his bene- fit.
 It was on a bright Saturday morn ing, when all the children on the hill were home from school. that Si rushed
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06

were all safe when Rover was on guard.
 The next day the children had great time playing upon the beach. They helped to find wood for the camp 11re and took turns washing and W1plng dishes. A friend in San Francisco added to their pleasure by sending donkey out to the beach for the 1ttle girls to ride On the animalS back, while their mother rode or walked by them, they explored Golden Gate Park from one end to the other. They saw the buffaloeS, fed the deer, admired the beautiful birds in the aviary, visited and rowed upon Stow Lake, amused themselves with the queer things in the museum, mamma always going with them and having as much pleasure out of all the sights and experiences as the little girls had.
 Many delightful days they all had at the beach. The little girls waded when the water was calm, in the little waves that ran over the sand. When 1t was necessary to go to San Francisco to get fruit or meat or fish mamma took the girls along and so they became familiar with many of the sights or the great city. They went into the museum of the Academy of Sciences and saw the mastodon and many other curios They called upon the Mayor
 
 all over the City Hall. They climbed to the top of Telegraph Hill and rode to all parts of the city on the cable cars When they were from the camp Rover kept every one away.
 One day Margie. the younger of the two girls. found a pocketbook on the shore It was full of money and pa pers.
 See Katie" said Margie in triumph, There is the gold we need to make mamma a present of new dress for giving us such a fine vacation outing.
 But the little girls knew that they must try to find the owner of the purse for it would not be honest to keep the money without trying to restore 1t to the rightful owner.
 The next day the owner appeared Margie saw him, gray-hafred man, as he was walking along fine sand. Margie ran out and asked him if he was looking for something. He de-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06
SINBAD AND THE ROCS EGG.

the barn rock upon it's foundations. Then the big bird got full play TOT lts wings and flew away with the frame or the barn around it's neck, spIlllng out the horse and COW into the bay as It flew out toward the Golden Gate.
 Si was the only one who did not Ioss his head. He ran into the house a1e found the rusty old brass candiestlck that Sinbad had cast ashore as ne sailed away. Si rubbed this ana pointed it at the bird, which was really a roc such as you have read about III the Arabian Nights" The roc uttered a loud scream and flew back to shore and landed at the Presidio. The sol diers fired at the roc. but when they saw the bullets, after striking the roc, come bounding back at them, ana at the same speed with which the bullets had left their rifles, they all ran away.
 Si once more rubbed his candiestlck and wished, and he and his father ana mother were at the Presidio as qulcK as thought, and there they were ln- stanter.
 What does this mean, Si?'' asked Sis father, in a dazed way, as Si brought him from the officers quarters
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06
THE CAMP UPON
 THE SEA BEACH,
BY JENNIE sWAYNE.


 Mrs. Lawton is a school teacher. She has two little girls, Margie and Katie. Every summer Mrs. Lawton takes her girls away to pass the long vacation. She teaches in city in the San Joa- Quin Valley. Last summer she came to San Francisco, bringing a tent to camp upon the beach. She selected a spot about two miles south of the Cliff House. No one objected to her stand fit came down by boat from Stockton, and some dishes. She brought very little baggage, for she came for rest and change.
 Her little girls had little tin pails and shovels to dig in the sand and make sand houses. They wore flannel dresses of blue. They had stout shoes and stout stockings, but nothing that they could spoil, so there was nothing to prevent them from having a good time.
 They went out to the beach by way of Ingleside. When they left the cars they had to walk some distance, but the road was good, the weather fine, and they were so much in haste to gaze upon the great ocean that they were at the beach almost before they were aware of it, although they had heard the pillows beating upon the shore long before.
 
 kets, each carrying her own, for Mrs. Lawton taught her girls to help them selves as much as possible. and not to depend upon others. An express wagon arrived with the tent In 1t soon after. The expressman helped to put up the tent, driving the pegs and stretching the canvas. Mrs. Lawton soon had stakes driven in the sand and the camp kettle mounted upon them. Then the children were sent along the beach in search of firewood They collected a large pile of drift wood, enough for cooking purposes and also for a great camp fire to keep them warm.
 A great hillock of stakes and sand was piled up in front of the tent to shield the tent in case of a hard blow The first night on the beach all the campers were tired enough to sleep. Mrs. Lawton's big dog, Rover, was the sentinel when the others slept. They
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06

boil with curiosity. Si would not an- swer a question. Neither would his mother His father was taken into the secret as soon as he came home. He looked as happy as a king and slapped Si on his back. Then he re- collected how he had dosed Si with castor oil, and he laughed until the tears chased down his good-natured face.
 The secret leaked out, as all neigh borhood secrets will. A bad boy named Smith cut hole through the side of the barn, when no one was looking, and took a long peep at the interior
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06

scribed the purse and then Marg1e ran to her little bed and brought 1t to the gentleman.
 The owner of the purse found out from Margie what she would have done with the money if she had not touno the owner. He smiled and went his way, but, on the day following, mann mas new dress was sent to the tent on the beach. and with it were two smaller dress patterns, one for each oi the girls.
 Mamma was surprised and so were Margie and Katie. They still nave the dresses that were won by their hon. pStV
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06
YOUNG WRITERS IN LINE

Several stories intended for the competition between the boy and girl writers of the Pacific Coast have been received during the past week. Some send excellent suggestions, and sugges- tions have been numerous. It is evil dent that the rivalry will be sharp. The work produced by the writers ought to be correspondingly good.
 StOry-tellerS have written the ma jority of the communications concern ing the competition, to date. The pref erence for stories is so marked that it may be considered as settled that the boys page and the girls page will be filled with stories. A few poems are in- It is possibly still too early to finally fix the date for the close of the compe- tition. Perhaps by the end of one month from this date the boys and girls will have their work all done. Is one month sufficient time?
 The Judges of our courts must be popular among the children. Fully half of our correspondents think that they would like to have Superior Court Judges decide whether the boys or the girls are the winners, Some writers mention the names of the Judges pre- ferred by them. Others desire that educators shall decide, but the race be- tween journalists and wearers of the Judicial ermine for the favor of our young people is about even.
 To each one who intends to write stories or essays the warning must again be given-do not make your pro ductions over 500 words long. Write only upon one side of the paper. Sign your name plainly, and give your postoffice address. Send only original matter Whether your stories shall be pure fiction or based upon fact must be decided by you. All boy and girl writers will have in mind that the page that excites the most interest will win. other things being about equal. h. terest will be the real test.
 The first story received in comueti- tion for a place upon the boys page was written by Frank Harold 34S1 Nineteenth street. San Francisco He is entitled to praise for promptness. It would not be fair to enter upon many particulars, but it is due to the young author to say that he has selected a live topic and has treated it vivaciouSly and in an in- teresting manner. The first girl to compete is Myra Haines, who has neg lected to furnish her postoffice address. Promptness in sending in suggestions and stories for the page will be appre- ciated, for there will be much labor connected with the reading and iudg- ing of the mail sacks full of matter submitted. But every child is request. ed to write to the end that the boys page and the girls page may both be representative.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06
HER DIZZY FEET.

A little girl who lives out in the Mis- sion, so writes Ter mother, electrified the family not long ago by a quaint and un- sitting upon her feet and the blood stop ped circulating.
 What is the matter. May" asked the mother, "are your feet asleep?
 "No. mamma" said the child, T specs that they ara dizzv-"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06

" yNy castle, papa, q1ticb, come seeP
 Thus soid nay little boy one day; 4 house of blocks as taW as he
 He'd f1s71ioned in his pretty play. The tiny naa71 through castle door
 Peeped out, and-augu7y of Te7ao107a- 4 supbeana, do7acine o'er the floor,
 Laid on his cu7Js its golden crozO1. Flushed 10as his face With joy o7ad pride, .4s dreamed he of ereot tainss to De. But /? /, sel7fsh, i7aly cried-
 His castle might De fur from noe! Oh, gentle lad 1Oith 1Oi7asonae eyes,
 Tinae's magic touch 1Oill naar nay joy, Though U may bid your to1Oers arise
 When-you're TO more nay little boyl
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06

The newest bicycle is made entirely of glass, even the ball. bearings being of this material, which is exceedingly hard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-06

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
POWNAL.

Pownal, Dec. 1.-THE cold wave which
swept over our town early in the week,
although Of short duration, was unprece-
denied in severity for SO early in the
season. The thermometer ranged in vari-
GUS localities from 20 to 80 degrees below
zero.
The death of one of our Oldest citizens,
Mr.. Charles Walker, occurred at his resi-
dence in this town on the morning of Dec.
10th. He has been in failing health for
some time and his death followed gen.
eral weakening of his vital forces. The
funeral whichto place on Sunday after
noon was in charge of Rev. I. D. Davies
Mr.. Walker leaves widow and four
children, three of whom were by former
wife. MIR. Will Walker. a prominent
man in newspaper work from New York
was present, the other. older son not being
able to be here. The interment was at
Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Jane Warren has just returned
from visit to friends in Yarmouth.
Miss Emma Stubbs who has been at
Mr.. Frank Knights, has received sudden
summons to the home of her sister, Mrs.
Gertrude True.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
AUGUST FLOWER.

s'It is a surprising fact says Prof
Houton, that in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years, |
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipation.
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling Office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings from
irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is grand remedy. It
does not iniure the system by frequent
nse. and is excellent for sour stomachs
and Indigestion sample bottles
free at +. E. Fickett's, 212 Danforth, E.
W. Stevens. 1O7 Portland, McDonough &,
Sheridan s. 235 Congress, and J.E. Goold
& Co. IS POI Federal st.
Sold by dealers in all civilized countries,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
PORTLAND HARBOR'S ADVAN
TAGES.
r. A. Ed;toy of the Press.

To the Editor of the Press:
recent issue of one of the Boston pa
pers gives one of the recommendations OF
a special committee of the Board Of Trade
of that city appointed to investigate the
needs Of Boston shipping. This report
suggests that the government be asked
to appropriate sum of money sufficient
to enable them to form an entire new
shaunel to Broad Sound which shall be
used exclusively by ocean steamers. The
paper commenting in this, editorially,
states that the necessity of this is appar-
ant from the fact that steamers OF deep
draught have been known to ground In
Boston harbor because they were forced
out of the narrow channel by sailing YES
sells. Another reason they suggest why
this should be done, is because the gov
eminent has decided to build dry dock
at Charlastown. and this would be great
advantage for the deep draught vessels OF
the navy.
Boston has already received very large
appropriation for the drsdging OF its har-
bor. Portland had to De conterted with
ass; yet what is the condition OF the two
efter the work is completed The one is
ready to receive the largest vessels afoat
as far as its harbor extends, and its ocean
docks within a few minutes sail of the
open ocean through practically straight
channel, and all of this secured by its
natural formations and an appropriation
more than 5000, 600 less than that expend-
ed in Massachusetts Bay. The other is
forced to admit that its channel is SO mar
row and tortuous that even steamers of
moderate draught have been forced
for more than an hour after leaving the
open sea- Yet money in abundance has
been spent upon it.
Is there any reason why this govern
ment should be. called upon to expend
great sums of money upon Boston har
bor when there Is a better arbor, one
half days time nearer the European
ports, as closely connected With the West,
and unsurpassed for the handling of
freight which needs no more money for
the deepening Of it's channelsf
If the government has established
dry dock at Charlestown and it cannot
be reached by vessels OF great draught I'M
less channel is dug from 1t to the sea,
it is time It's location was. changed to
harbor more fitted for the reception of
large ships.
1t is well-known fact that even the
best article will not sell unless its mer-
its are widely known. Portland harbor,
thanks to Manager Hays of the Grand
Trunk, is at last beginning to establish
its reputation for its easy access for large
ships, but Ii must not allow other ports
to advertise themselves by claiming what
advantages they would have it they could
only receive little more assistance
from the government. Merchant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
sub-iect, .Repentance and Regeneration-What

are They?"
NILL1sToN CHURCH. corner Thomas and
Carroll streets. Take Spring street car, Rev.
Smith Baker, D. D., pastor. Morning subject,
ssWho did it?', Evening service at 7.3O. Sub
WEST END METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev FL. e. Dunnack, pastor. Residence 81
Frederic street. AL 10 80 a. m. baptism aud re-
ception of members. AT II 80 d m. Sunaay
school,. At s.su ermon, Subject, The Law OF
sLife'' All are welcome. Seats free.
WooDFoRD's CHURCH, Rev.
Nancy B. Townsend. pastor. Preaching at
1880 a. m. Subject, "A Vindication Of i
vine Providence in the light of human suffer-
ing. Sunday school at 40 a. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17

NASAL CATARRH quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm. which is agree
ably aromatic. 1t is received through the
nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which it diffuses itself. 10 test it,
a trial size for 10 cents or the large, for 30
cents. is mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
street. New York. Druggists keep it, A
remedy for Nasal Catarrh which is driving or
exciting to the diseased membrane should
not be used. Cream Balm is recognized as a
snecific.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
Y. W. C. A. NOTES.

A Christmas box is to be placed at the
rooms for articles to be used in beautify-
ing and use of this home. Every one in
terssted in the work for the young women
of Portland are kindly invited to help US
in the good by donations of books for our
library. sofa pillows, Tides for chairs,
song books, songs of praise, dish towels
and fancy articles of all descriptions.
Mrs. Luther. Freeman will speak at the
gospel service tomorrow at $50 p. m. All
women most hartily invited.
The Bible class at olr railroad branch,
10 A street, will be omitted next Thurs.
day evening on account ofthe approach OF
Christmas. But on Thursday evening,
January 4th we will meet and learn
lessons from Esther, the woman of
society.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
SCHOONER HARRIET ASHORE.

Calais, December 16.-Schooner Har-
riet, of and for this port, Capt. Dysart,
from Portland, laden with corn and flour,
went ashore at Barrett Point, near Rob-
binston, last night. She Is full of water
and will probably be toual loss. The
crew were saved. The Harriet was of SO
tons burden and was built in Barnstable,
Mass in ls40
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
WANTED-MALE HELP.

GOVERNMENT PoSITI0NS-7Don't ore
without seeing our illustrated catalogue Of IN IN.
formation. Sent free. COLUMBIAN COR
REsPONpENCE COLLEGE, Washington. Is.
G. 17-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17

GENERAL STORE BURNED OUT.
Calais, December 16.-Word was re-
ceived in Calais that the general store of
L. McKechnie & Son., at Princeton,
was burned out Thursday night. The
loss is $50; insured $780,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
0VERCOATS.

One large lot of fine Black Kersey
Beaver Oyercoats, all sizes 81 to A.
These coats cost Hsrris Bros. $3.50 to
make, and the retail price was $500.
Qnr price
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
MURDER, WHAT'S That?

one Of McKenney's Alarm Clocks. 95c to
$780, Warranted to wake the dead. More
MCKINNEY, the Jeweler. Monument Square.
sep28dtf
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Sd 5.

One large let of Fine Black Kersey
Overcoats, extra quality, cost Harris
Bros. 1925 and retail everywhere for
for $1,000. Our price
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-For the holidays, elegant musical
L instruments. pianos, music boxes, reginas
yiolins, banjos, guitars, harmonlcas comets,
flutes. instruction books, etc. Keep the Jews
Harp again, old man. My prices are all right.
HAYES, Ala Congress ST. IO2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17

ZIMMERMAN KILLED.
Presqus Isle, December 16-Samuel
Kurdish while working at Kennedy's
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17

4 large lot of fine 1900, 1900 and
and 2o0o Oyercoats in Brown, Frieze,
Fancy Diagonal Cheviots; the newest and
choicest fabrics. Cost Harris Bros. to
make around 14.37. Our price while
thew last
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17

GENTLEMEN:--If you anticipate
wanting a good suit any time for year
to come. don't let this opportunity pass.
These suit bargains are much better than
you oan imagine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17

A large lot of Fine Dark Blue Kersey
Overcoats, lined throughout with Skin
ner,s best satin, and faced with Brainard
g Armstrong; silk. Overcoats that
cost Harris Bros. 1887. Our price
1.io +bav last
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17

One lot Blue Chinchilla Overcoats, all
wool and fast colors. Cost Harris Bros.
o a., to make and retail for 11.50. Our
price while they last
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-22
PERSONAL.

Ex-Sherif Robinson WAS ut Wilkes
Barre yesterday.
Rev. z. j, McNaIly, of Georgetown, was
in tie city yesterday.
Rev. i. y. McNally, Of Georgetown,
was in the city yesterday.
Chief Of Police Lotus. Of Pltlston, vis-
tied friends here yesterday.
Miss Helen Da.ies, Of Sumner avenue,
is summering at Cayuga lake.
Miss shannon. Of ITttst1r. was the
guest Of friends hero yesterday.
Mrs Thomas Malonoy ard daughter,
Miss HGthTNH, called on friends in the
city yesterday.
Arthur A. Bradshaw, Of Winamant!c.
Conn, is tie guest of Phi,ip Vettur, jr.,
OF Pom avenue.
H. Il. Athartor, secretary Of Tho board
of trade, IL visiting in New York sta,s
and will return saturday
Mrs. Margaret Golden. Of Parsons. is
/, ending the week with her dauahtc-,
Mrs. ThOmus jordan, Of MOnsCy avenue.
MISS Mary Elizabeth Stiles, who Is the
guoa; Of Dr, and Mrs, e.. Z. IauhaCh,
ard Who viii Sing at the entertainment
tomorrow evening at the Drphcus club
at the Second Presbyterian church, is a
graduate OF the Eus,ou Conservatory.
August Robinson and y. J. Casey have
returned from AtlsEtic Nity. whore they
were in attendance AZ the Shirtc'Nth an
nual convention Of the National Brew
ers' association. They represented the
establishments With which they are
prominently connected