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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-09
BLOWN OUT TO SEA.
Helpless Birds That Are Driven to Death
 by Fierce Gales.

Helpless Birds That Are Driven to Death
 by Fierce Gales.
 Birds driven before the wind are toss- ed about relentlessly, and they rarely recover their balance after once being caught by the gale Shore birds ars either dashed upon the waves and made to swim for their lives or they are hurl. ed violently against trees or other ob- jeets and killed. Shore birds, when fao- ing a gale, will take every advantage Of trees, houses and hills as defenses against the wind. They will close their wings and sink so close to the ground as to get the protecting shelter of a hedge fence, and then swoop up again with renewed headway. They frequent ly advance before the gale by series of side evolutions, flying at right angles to the wind until they have attained con. siderable velocity, and then wheeling about straight against the wind and making some headWay before it oyer- comes them. This operation is repeated continually until the desired place is reached.
 During our fall and early winter gales cartridges and quail are quite fre- quently blown out to sea by strong hurricane, where some of them have been picked up by fishermen. In nearly all such instances they are caught by the gale when high in the air. and be- fore they can recover themselves they are hurried out beyond the shore and dropped into tho water. With their plumage soaked with the spray they in- stantly become helpless and cannot reach the shore in the face of the wind. On our inland lakes and rivers this is Q more common sight than along the ocean shore.
 When once blown out to sea, the shore birds have little chance of escape. Unable to battle against the heavy wind, they yield themselves to their fate and drift about until the storm subsidies. By that time they are likely to be so far from shore that they cannot reach it again, and they either fly or swim until they starye to death or die of exhaustion. Their dead bodies, along with those of the hapless gulls, terns and herons, arc finally drifted upon some shore, where the waves leave them high and dry. After every heavy storm hundreds of such luckless victims can be found on the beaches of our Atlantic coast. Our Animal Friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-09
Smoking statfstlos.

Holland holds the first place in the world as nation of smokers. Every Dutchman consumes on an average 100 ounces a year. The Belgian comes a good second with an annual oonsump- tion of 80 ounces, followed closely by Turkey with 70 ounces and the United States with 60 ounces. Germany, France, Spain and Italy tread closely on their heels, while the United Kingdom comes comparatively low on the list with 23 ounces. London Tit-B Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-09
IN THE HINTERLAND.
WEALTH OF WEST AFRICA THAT
 FRANCE AND ENGLAND ARE AFTER.

The Tradesmen of the Two European
 Countries Are Engaged In Struggle
 For Conquest Which May Call For Ar.
 bitration to Prevent War.
 James Pinnoek, African merchant of Liverpool, who was one of the original promoters of the Royal Niger company and director for many years, in the course of an interview with represent atiye of The Daily Mail, said: "I went out to west Africa 40 years ago and vis- tied almost every port and place in that region, including the Niger, many times, and my business has been with west Africa ever since. In 1870 I built a steamer, called the Rio Formoso, spe- cia1ly for service on the river Niger, and with her 1 explored and opened up, for the first time in history, the river For cados. This river flows into the Atlantic and is one of the entrances to the Niger.
 "The importance of this great river Niger and the hinterland is we'll known to those who are engaged in the African trade, but we can only expect it will slowly dawn on the mind of the British public. l am convinced, however, the more they look into it the more impor- tant they will see it is to the interests of British trade not to lose any of it.
 Fifteen years ago there were four firms trading on the Niger. They were, the West African company, the Central African Trading company (and with this latter Taubman Bros. -one of them now Sir Taubman Goldie-were con- neeted), Miller Bros. and myself We all four firms joined and called ourselves the United African company, which was subsequently, changed to the Na- tional African company and after that again to the Royal Niger company.
 'The position today, continued Mir. Pinnock, would be better understood if a good map could be put before the public of the whole hinterland of our west African colonies. Such Q thing un- fortunately does not exist at present. The strict geography of the country is only understood by very few. Our knowledge of the hinterland, however, has increased immensely during the past few years, and to instance one partieu- larly large territory I would point out that the French flag is already flying at innumerable towns and stations extend ing from 4 degrees east longitude to degrees west longitude and from about s degrees north latitude Gin the neigh borhood of Porto Novo and the Daho- mey oountry) to the town of Say on the Niger, which is between 13 degrees and IA degrees north. The English flag is to be found to the east of Porto Novo, and extending inland to the neighborhood of Nikki (now occupied by the French) to various degrees of latitude wherein are found the three British possessions and protectorates of Lagos, the Niger Coast protectorate and the Royal Niger 
 "It is from the interior, however, that the future great wealth of Africa will be derived, and if all this is allow ed to fall into the lap of France she will be possessed of an empire second only if not equal in the future to tho whole of our Indian empire.
 Imitation slates, made of compressed wood pulp, are used for roofing in Christiania. They are made waterproof by secret process.
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THE SMILE OF A CHILD.
\. sn;le of a cbild to 2 weary heayA

Yhe smile of a child to weary heasA Like dew oa the thirsty earth, ya a springing well whence teardrops ssaxs In flow of joy from living worth. The smile of child is gift from heavsa, Frightening the way of toll; Like golden clouds floating at even, Bathing with beauty Gods flower gsn'
 med soil;
 Like incense as its fragrance waves And floats on the air the while Meath richly sculptured architraves Or thickly peopled aisle. Give me knowledge, give me health, But in grief md sorrow wild Give me the wealthiest known of wealth The artless smile of child. --Clark " Bryan in Good Housekeeping.
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FORTUNE FOR A VASE.
Celebrated Pieces of China, Their Value
 and Their Owners.

Celebrated Pieces of China, Their Value
 and Their Owners.
 Ten thousand guineas paid by the Earl of Dudley for an antique vase and sewer of early Sevres china was the lar gest sum ever paid for vase, It was afterward sold to Baron Schroder for 5000 guineas Five thousand guineas was paid at the sale of the Lynes- Stephens collection in 1895 for an ovi- form vase of old Sevres porcelain, paint ed with horsemen and figures, after Wouyermans, and trophy of arms in 6wo medallions with futed neck and handles formed as gilt figures of boys, by Dodin and Morin, l534 inches high. The price included pair of oyiform, flat shaped vases of comparatively small value apart from the one above de- scribed, the three being one set which formed part of the Earl of Pembroke s collection.
 In MT. Jones' collection of pottery and porcelain at the South Kensington museum there is an egg shaped Gros Bleu Sevres vase with medallions of Cupid and Psyche which was acquired for 5000 guineas. The celebrated Bar berini or Portland vase, now preserved in the gold chamber of the British mu- scum, was purchased by Sir. w Ham, ilton for e1.006, and afterward sold to the Duchess of Portland for e1, 500 A historical vase was recently put under Ghe hammer at Christie's. It was one of q pair presented to the Marquis of Montoalm (the defender of Quebec by Louis KY. The last bid for this splen- did work of art was e1, 995, One of the largest vases in the world was a present from the late ozar to the city of Paris. It is made from an immense block of jasper, is eight feet high and is valued at e1, 500. London Tit-Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-09
How to Tougher Paper.

A plan for rendering paper as tough as wood or leather, it is said, has been recently introduced on the continent. It consists in mixing chloride of zinc with the pulp in the course of manufacture. It has been found that the greater the degree of concentration of the zinc solu- tion the greater will be the toughness cf tho paper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-09

A Boston newspaper complains that Che famous Bunker Hill monument. which when first erected was the tallest creation of man in this country, has suow become quite insignificant in height It is 220 feet high, or 327 feet shorter than city hall tower in Phila. s2elphia. -.-------
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-09

The Tradeslnen of the Two European Countries Are Engaged In Struggle For Conquest Which May Call For Ars bitration to Prevent War.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-09

n minutes Stops ringing the vents QUICK afs Healing Power is Almost Miraculous The Family Medicine in Existed 6O Gent Bottle contains 100 DOeS or Two Weeks Treatment for C
 2GoG EoLLLE EoLALs
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
MACHIAS PATRIOTS.

At an informal meeting held Monday
evening at their armory, Co. NJ, second
regiment infantry N. 6. S. M, voted to
a man to enter the United States service
if called upon. There was larger attend
ance than at any previous meeting for a
long time and the unanimous declaration
Of loyalty and patriotism exhibited on
this occasion was as it should have been
and as might have been expected, for
there is good and loyal blood in this COM
pany. Nearly every member is son,
grandson or descendant of soldiers who
have borne honorable service to their
country. In reading over the roll the
names have familiar sound indicative
CT a period in the nations history when
their ancestors were the personifcation of
loyalty, consequently no one doubts but
the part to be taken by the O'Brien Rifles
will be an honorable part, in whatever
condition coming events may find them
whether it be for veal or for woe. Follow
ing are the names of some of those found
upon the roll: Bowker, Ames, Clark,
Hoar, Mcclure, ellison, Caswell, McTeer
Albee. Vose, Barry, Bryant, Foss, Gardi-
ner, Hall, Hutchinson. MoCabe, Perry,
Preble, Robinson, Stoddard, Talbot
Thaxter, Saddler, Palmer and others
equal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Republican.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
EAs TERN STARS LADIES' NIGHT.


One of these very pleasant social eve
nirg for which Eastern Star Encamp-
ment, I. o. o. F., ia noted, was spsnt
last evening at their lodge rooms in Bax-
ter block. In short, 1t was ladies' night,
and more than 100 ladies joined the men,
bers in the sociability of the occasion.
Early in the evening the party assem-
bled in the large hall and were enter
tanned by vocal, instrumental and liter
airy numbers Of which this is the pro-
gramme:
Vocal Duet, Miss and Master Sherry
Harmonica Solo, c. A. Peters
Reading, Bro, Frank Mitchell
Banjo and Harmonica, H. d. Pickett
Cornet Solo, Bro. Tom Peters
Vocal Duet, Miss Hovey and MIR. Morgan
Mandolin Duet,
Misses Colesworthy and Murphy
Baritone Solo, Roy Purinton
Reading, Bro. A. B. Merrill
Songs. Honey johnson
Banjo and Harmonica, H. d. Pickett
The entertainment was most cordially
received and at it's conclusion the ban
quet. took place. Two hundred sat at the
tables and the viands were satisfying to
all. They included not only the substan
tials, but ices and cakes, fruit, chocolate
and coffee. The committee in charge of
the entertainment and supper were W. S.
Hovey, H. B. Seal G. f. Tobey and W.
E. Plummer.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
TContinued.l

Mrs Grosvenor flung nerselr back in
her chair with outstretohed hands.
"Dennis, haven't you any magma
ton at all?''
ST don't know what you are driving
at"
"I sometimes think you are not near
" SO bright as l have been trained to
think you. With Merriman Bascom
dead you ought to come into your own
peaceably."
''What do you call my own?''
"Your living wife, the Bascom place
which of course she inherits-and
your daughter, the superb Miss Jessica
Bascom!'
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
GOING TO CARLSBAD

isn't necessary now. Carlsbad is
coming to you At least, the
health giving part of it is. Take
the Carlsbad Sprudel Salt <the
waterevaporatedand concentrat-
ed). Best results obtained when
outdoor exercise can be had.
See that the signature of
"EIsNER & MENDELsoN Co., Sole
Agents, New York" is on every
bottle. That makes the genuine
imported article-the worlds
natural remedy for govt, dyspep-
STA, biliousness and stomach,
liver and kidney complaints.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
PORTER.

Porter, March PORTER held its annu-
al town meeting today and elected the
following officers. Although politics
was not known it took sometimes four
ballots to settle who was to hold the
office for the ensuing year. tf
Moderator--Jo John B. Danforth, d.
Clerk-B. f. Ridlon, r.
Selectmen, eto.-Amos Blazo, R.. Geo.
S. Stanley, D.; G. d. Ridlon, r.
Treasnrer-J.~W. Fitzpatrick, ID.
S. S. COMMUNICATIONS. Wakefield, d. !;
W. 7. Norton, R.. E. B. Ford, r.
Supervisors. b. Stanley, ID.
BROWNFIELD.
Brownfield, March THE ANIMAL town
meeting occurred today with full at
tendance. The following officers were
elected:
MODERATOR. B. Hill, R.
Clerk-H. +. Fitch, r.
Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor
L. r. Gilets, R.; W. S. Haley, R; f.
Bailey, R.
S. S. Committee-F. E. Quint, r.; S.
Warren, r.; g. S. Blake, r.
Superintendent OF Sohools-F. Marston,
r.
AUDITOR. L. Frink, R.
Road Cnmmissioner-M. D. Seavey, r.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
$4,000.

SlO,UUV. months. A fortune rtan t for a
small investment. The Alaska Reindeer Ex-
press Trading y Mining Co. Capital S350.OOO.
ty is now presented and the company will con-
tinue for the next ten days to make the same
liberal arrangements to those who may desire
to come in on the ground floor. For prospectus
and further Information apply to or address the
Secy,. S. c. PRATT, 80 c. Equitable Bldg. Bos-
ton. Mass. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

SMILE signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER
is on the wrapper of every bottle of CAsroR1A.
When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she hs1 Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
VETERAN HOTEL MAN

Pittsfeld, March S.-Isaac Ell. Lancey.
aged "a, life long resident of this town,
while out of town attending the funeral
of relative. had fatal paralytic shock
and was brought nome today. He was
ESTATE owner. vs.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
BROWNFIELD.
COURT AT RoCKLAND.

Rookland, March S.-1he March term
of the Knox county Supreme court opened
in this city today, Judge Haskell presid-
ing. 1t is anticipated the session will be
short, AS there are but few cases which
will be tried.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

Tom-Mother, saw Fred Barclay put
his arm around Alice last night.
Mamma-Mercy! Are you sure? Didn't
your eyes deceive you? Oh, tell me; tell
mefthat you are TESTING This will kill me
if it is true-and they re not engaged She
told mo so this morning!
Tom-It's gospel truth. He was teach
ing her new dance. ,,fs
MMamma-O Tom, how you frightened
me!-Chicago News.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks. and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, SO cents.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

MONEY LOANED on 1st and I'd mortgages.
MI real estate, life insurance policies, notes,
bonds and any good collateral security. Notes
and upward according to security. W. P.
CARR. room 8, second floor, Oxford building.
1856 Middle street. feb26d4w
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

i LILLIAN AERILLE. Magnetic Clairvoyant
IA and Palmist, 70 Franklin street. opposite
on health, business or private family matters.
Office hours, 9 a. m. to p. m. al
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
NA mortgages on Real Estate at as low rate of
interest as can be obtained in Portland; also
loans made on stocks, bonds, personal proper
~ or any other good securities. Inquire of A.
Z. LIBBY & Co, ~ 1-2 Exchange st. 17-4
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Forty words Inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash In advance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
wi mortgages. on real estate. stocks, bonds.
securities I. P. BUTLER, As 1-2 Exchange
street mar7-4
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

WANTED-All persons in want Of trunks
" and bags to call on Z. d. REYNOLDS,
663 Congress street, one door above ShaW,s
grocery store, as we manufacture our goous
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures. 23-2
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

NOTICE. Notice. Notice Highest cash
~ prices paid for rags, rubbers bottles and
all Kinds OF old metals. Mail orders solicited
Me. 24-2
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LOST AND FOUND.

n OST-On Sunday, on High, Congress- or Pine
IL streets, small gold hunting case watch
Finder please return to IS THOMAS ST. and
raoaive reward 7-3t
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

VNANTED-A place for girl to do house
w work about twenty years old. has best
of references as to character and ability, would
be an exceptionally nice person for people who
take a girl into their family. She will adapt
herself to circumstances. Address MRS. c. NJ
GLIDDEN, No. 3S Green ST., Augusta, Me.
IL
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FOR SALE.
Forty words inserted under this head
ons week for rs cents. cash in advance.

TOR SALE--At Fessenden Park, fine
for; cars will pass here this spring. We will
sell this honse to you at cost to Duild; only
$500 down. MARKS s. EARLE CO., NO II
Monument Square 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

OsT-Black cocker spaniel pup, female. An
IL sWers to the name of Feathers" Finder
win be rewarded by notifying j. MADDOCkS,
126 Pearl street, City. Al
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

EOR SALE--Farm in Bethel, Maine, 1870 acres
good land, z IL story house. she'd and two
barns, all IN good condition, good orchard, and
100000 feet of pine timber About two miles
from Bethel village and known as the Edward
A. Capen farm; will be sold on favorable Term;
or may be exchanged for Portland properiy
MISS SARAH BIDEN, No. 1856 Oxford st,
Portland, Me. marq-tf
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wANTED.-TEMALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under shis head
c,,a vsok for 90 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

XJANTED-A situation as barber; been at
w the business years. Address Bruins
wick Me-, Box 101. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
MALE HELP WANTED.
MISCELLANEOUS.

r AIDES have your last years coat sleeves
IL remodelsd in the latest styles, 70 cts to
S1.25, also dress-skirts cleansed and rebound
for 30 cts. Work called for and delivered, send
us postal PORTLAND SKIRT BINDING
CO. IS Elm ST. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

WANTED-A capable girl for general house
w work in family of three. Apply at 20
High street. Woodfords. ol
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

WANTED-A position as housekeeper by re-
w fined, capable, middle aged lady to wild
over or gentleman, or would take entire
charge of summer boarding house. Highest
references from present and previous employ
ers. Country preferred. ALPHA, Hotel
Fiske Old Orchard, Me. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

iNO LET-On Union street. block 53-57 suitable
il for stores or manufacturing and mechanical
purposes. Rent moderate. Inquire OF Z. ;.
land, Me. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

nor SALE Three stored house fol, two
u families, 16 rooms, newly decorated and
painted, hot and cold water throughout, new
Set ranges with hot water tanks for eaen Ten
T Rat; VIII be sold very cheap. ". ID. WAL
DIXON q CO., No. 1870 Middle st. OF
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

WE Will advance money on any kind of
w merchandise consigned to US, or will
stocks and fixtures of any description. GOSS
q WILSON, Auctioncers, Is Free street. lift
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

TOR SALE-New three fiat house, three COM
plete baths, rents for S45 per mouth; $4,000.
$500 down. You can't afford to let your money
stay IN the bank ats IL per cent when this
house will pay 10 per cent net MARKS 81
EARLE CO, 10 Monument square. Al
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

IRIS. CUTTING of Brooklyn.N Y, medium
ln for spiritual slttings will be at 80 Brown
street for one week. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
TO LET.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

CONSIGNED Household goods of every de-
~ scriptlon are always to be found at
private sale at our Auction Rooms. We often
have articles less than half the cost to man
ufacture. GOSS & WILSON, Auctioneers, Is
Free street. lift
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

FOR SALE,-House and lot number 16 Avon
Il ST., residence of the late Hon. William
Senter, five minutes walk from Congress-
Square, compact. pleasant and convenient
BENJAMIN SHAW, 81 IL Exchange ST.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

nEERING BUILDING LOTS-I offer for
~ sale few very desirable building lots on
Arlington and Clifton Sts at Woodfords. To
sold at bargain prices to parties that will build
good houses. f. W. SPARROW, 4 Arlington
St, Woodfords. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

NOR SALE--On Deering Highlands new
& room house and stable, cemented cellar.
bath, hot and cold water, wired for lights lot
70x1O0; one minute to electrics. $23OO $40
down. MARKS & EARLE CO., No. u M0nll-
ment Square. a.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

DOR SALE-At Fessenden Park, beautiful
new room house entirely up to date,
nothing lacking, porcelain bath, steam heat.
electrics sure to pass this house this summer.
viii sell at cost, $500 down. MARKS q EARLE
CO., II Monument square. IL
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

FOR SALE-First class storied residence.
IA rooms and bath, steam heat and all mod
ern e93n IN located in the best neighbor-
noou IN western part OF city; is arranged for
one or TWO families, and handy to electries;
will be sold cheap W. H. WALDRON & co,
lou Mluule d. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09
DrV Goods Business
FOR SALE.

STORE in manufacturing town in N. E. about
100 miles from Boston, business established
and conducted by same owner for 30 years,
$4,000, owner has other business and will
sacrifice stock az IS cents on the dollar for
cash. and might exchange for free and clear real
estate, with little money, finest opening for
business ever offered In N. E. A. c. JONES s.
co, room sO4 fremont building, Boston. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

nor SALE OR RENT-One of the most at
tractive and best built cottages (owned by
Dr.Walter W0odman) on Great Diamond Island;
has elevated situation with fine views and
BENJAMIN SHAW, 511a Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

"Some Of us will smart for it,
Much lido About No hing. Act Y, Scene T.
Not much! Ponds Extract removes all
Smarting.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

FOR SALE-Two story and two tenement
house near corner of Cumberland and
Franklin street, rents for $500 per year. Also
two story and two tenement house in same
vicinity. rents for $264; prices very reasonable
and terms easy. w. F. DRESSER, 80 Ex-
change street. Portland. Maine. IL
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-09

FOR SALE-Farm 100 acres, storied house
in first class repair heated by furnace good
stable and poultry house; good pasture; large
young orchard 80 acres hard wood; 5 miles out;
terms. W. H. WALDRON s. CO., 1870 Middle
street. 81