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The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05

| The committee on school room decOra-
lions proposes to begin the work Of deco
rating in every school room in the city
which has not been furnished with
I,pintures. With this end in view the work
has been divided among the members OF
the committee as follows: High school,
Mrs. George W. Moody, Miss Gould and
Miss Noyes; Butler school, Mrs. George
f.. Libby and Mrs. Charles 4. Flagg;
Emerson, Smaller, Monument and North
schools, Mrs. Theodore Brown and Miss
Mirada Adams jackson, Chestnut street,
Center street and the Chestnut street
kindergarten. Mrs. Stanley P. Warren;
West, Brackett street, Vaughan street and
West End and Kindergarten, Mrs. George
c. Frye and Mrs. George +. McQuillan
Mcclellan SO DOL, Mrs. George W. Moody.
These committees will visit the schools to
which they have been assigned and will
try to carry out the plans for the rooms
0 please teachers and pupils. All are
very much interested and the pupils all
over the city are helping with their mites
to further the work of the committee.
The West End school has raised money
for bust of Raphael for the principal g
room which is to be devoted to master
pieces. A picture of Washington has just
been presented to this school by the COM
mittee. A cast of Fiamingo's "Baby
Ange1'' has been purchased for the Monu-
ment street kindergarten. The commit
tee, teachers and pupils are working in
harmony and the work thus far this sea-
son has been very encouraging.
The second open afternoon of the
Woman Literary union will be held
Saturday. December TO- in the Y. M. G.
A. hall.
The afternoon, which is on Literature,
will be conducted by the Pine Tree club,
which has for several years made study
of our state, and will make this afternoon
'sMaine day." The following papers
will be given: Introduction. "Our State, -
by the chairman of COMMITTEES in charge
Of the afternoon, Mrs. Oren R. LeGrow;
the pine Trees of Maine, "by Miss Ellen
E. Davis; 'sThe Gems of Maine. "by Miss
A. Louise Mcdonald. The Philharmonic
club, composed of Mrs. Helen Wilcox
Bickford, Miss Ella Waters Thurston,
Mrs Etta Sterling Sparrow and Miss
Evangeline A. Ballard, will furnish the
music
The Pine Tree kindergarten association
held its monthly meeting Saturday
with Miss Norton, Spring street. Miss
Twitohell was present and read paper
on sMadonnas," which was much en-
joyed. A number of clubs are studying
nrt under Miss Twitchell. Interest in
this line of study Is increasing and since
so many good reproductions are obtaina-
BILE, more interest in the masterpieces is
aroused. Two new clubs are to be formed
next week, one. Miss Melcher and friends.
will meet in the afternoon and another
will meet evenings. Both will study the
hi Glory 0f art
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05

meet an urgency which has arisen or
may arise before the new Congress meets.
There has been some talk of currency
legislation, but no one of experience ex
poets any. There is no subject concern
ing which thsre are so mauy conflicting
views in Congress as this and to expect
to hariuonize them so as to produce any
| measure of importance in two months
is to expect the impossible. So exceeding
ly small is the chance of accomplishing
anthying of value in this line that the
probability is that no attempt will be
made. 1t Is barely possible that the Presi-
dent may call for some legislation anent
our new possessions, but 1t is not likely,
for two reasons, first, because we shall
really have 10 new possessions until the
treaty with Spain has been ratified by
the SeLate; and second, because the Pres
ident will prefer to await the develop
nlents of time before making any posi-
tive recommendations. II there Is to be
any legislation in regard to the govern
ment of orr colonies before next winter,
it is more likely to come from special
session of the new Congress than from
the p nding session of this one.
The most interesting proceedings in the
Congress will be in the Senate, provided
the Spanish treaty reaches it, in season
for consideration. Unless there is unfore-
seen delay the treaty ought to be ready
after the holidays which will afford two
months for consideration and discussion.
The utterances of Senators Hoar and
Hale make it clear that the treaty is go
ing to have a very rocky road to travel.
Both of these gentlemen are commit
ted, SO far as language can. commit them,
to vote against the payment of S-0,ooo, :
00c to Spain for the Philippines, directly
or indirectly, and more than third Of
the Senate are committed by their po-
sition on Hawaii to oppose and vote
against the annexation of foreign non
contiguous territory such as the Philip
pine islands. Hence the clause OF the
treaty relating to the Philippines should
| it place this country under obligations to
govern those islands and to make them
substantially a part of our domain, will
arouse determined hostility which will
render the fate of the whole treaty doubt.
full, for if the Philippines clause fails
all fails.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS PASSED
BY FALMOUTH COURT.

These resolutions of Falmouth court,
No. 2. F. of A., on the losses sustained by
the laundering of the steamer Portland
have been passed;
1t is with most sincere sorrow and
regret that we learn of the awful fate that
befell the passengers and crew OF the
steamer Portland on Sunday, Nov. ~, In
Massachusetts, bay, whereby we lost two
mem bers from our order, and the COM
munity a great many of its people, and
are cast under heavy weight OF sadness
and sorrow.
Wherefore be it resolved by this body
that we extend not only to the families
of the members of our order, but to all of
those who were so unfortunate as to have
relatives or friends on thai Inflated ship,
our greatest sympathy and SORROW.
Resolved That q copy OF these senti-
ments OF coincidence be published in the
press of our city and inscribed on the rec
ords of our court.
j, e. BURTON,
M. A. WELSH,
II. j. FAIRY,
Committee ON Resolutions.
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By F. 0. Bailey & Co., AuctioneerA
Factory at Freep)rf, Mai e., at Auction

We shall sell at public auction on Wednes-
day December l4th, at $50 p. M, on the pre-
misses the factory formerly occupied by the G.
A. Cushing Shoe Co... situated at FreepOrt.
Me-, 20 miles from Portlani on the main line
Of the Maine Central 4. R. Factory Is Two
built in 1884, Most thoroughly constructed
factory In New England First story brick
second wood and glass Has 10000 square feet
of space on each floor; upper Hour maple
heavy southern pine framing solid foundations
etc. Original cost $4,000. Is piped for steam
heat, fully equipped with sprinkler system. as
required by insurance regulations. 81 horse
power boiler and So horse power engine in
first class condition. Was built for shoe fac
tory but is equally suitable Tor any mannfac-
turing business. This fine factory in first class
condition and UP to date in every particular
and very liesirably situated for most any manu-
featuring business will be sold at auction on
above date and offers an extraordinary oppor-
tunity to any parry or parties contemplating a
manufacturing business. sale absolute and
without reserve A deposit of 10 per cent VIII
be required from purchaser at sale, balance to
be paid within 0 days.
For further particulars inquire of the auc-
tioneers or OF j. w. Symon s. G. S. Cook, as
signees, 36 Exchange street, Portland. Me-,
noy22dtd
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05

There seems to be no foundation WHAT
ever for the charge or insinuation that
the steamer Portland was not supplied
with effective life preservers What the
reporters have sneeringly alluded to as
grass was material which has been
thoroughly tested by the governmentsand
found TO be equal. if not superior, to cork.
Furthermore the great majority of the life
preserevrs were made of the latter mate
rial. The exploiting Of this business
was probably due largely to a desire to
prolong a great sensation which was
pretty nearly exhausted. There is not a
particle of evidence which points to any
thing but the fullest equipment of the
boats with all the most improved de-
vices to secure the safety of the passen-
gers.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat ofAthe disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutions disease, and in order to
cure it you mus take internal remedies. Halls
tatarrt Cure is taken internally. and acts di.
rectly on the blood, and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is not quack meuiclne.
n this country for years. and is a regular pre-
scription. Il is composed OF the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood purifiers
perfect combination of the two ingredients IS
what produces such wonderful result in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free,
+. J. CHENEY 81 CO., props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05
SCHOOL DECORATION.

Every Room in the City VIII be Remem.
barred.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05
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AND
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Tho PRESS.
MONDAY. DECEMBER

If the statement that the steamer PEN
bagoet, which went down between New
York and Bangor on that fateful Satur
day night, had once been condemned by
the government and sold at auction for
a song, be true-and it seems to be well
authenticated-the officers of the company
richly deserve to be prosecuted. The route
upon which this old hulk was placed was
a long and stormy one, and on which none
but stRunch vessels should have been
put. To be sure she was not allowed to
carry passengers, but sailors have the
right to demand that the ship they are
sent to sea in shall be staunch and sea-
worthy,
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05

and many of them old friends in new
garments. This is called The Young of
Heart Series and already twelve numbers
have been published. OF The Man With
out A Country it is needless to speak; 1t
has already become classic. Editha' q
Burglar, a dear little story-is also per-
fectly we'll known and retains it's charm
as time goes by. Billy Twill was a
Canary, and suoh a singer. First he lived
in a BARRIERS shop, and then in hand
some house with pretty lady and some
children who were sometimes naughty
and very trying to Billy Irill. But that
ia neither the beginning nor the end of
his experiences. and it will be a treat for
any child to read this pretty DO ok which
tells all about him.
The Pleasant Land of Play and Little
Mr.. Van We're are larger books and have
many interesting pictures. In the first
of these there are short stories and pretty
verses. in which the bees and the birds,
the flowers and the dollies all seem to
have found voices and discourse as Rlibly
and sensibly rs the children's themselves.
lhb q lo1Ahay SAiu eiAio VIII ~ AoL ooAAAs
tiny maidenl
But little MIR. Van We're is not the only
Interesting person in the book that Il
named for him, and jolly kindhearted
Captain Jack Splifgins, naughty Tony
Winkers and the rest help 20 make
lively story and where little Denny goet
and what he SECS in China will give any
child who reads 1t almost as good an Id ca
of that interesting country as II he hao
hnan there himself
The prospectus of the Atlantic Monthly
for December promises us store OF good
Things, and with such contributors at
Professor William James for psychology
and philosophy. Professor Munsterbey
Mr.. Jacob A. Riis, Prince Krapotkin. DR.
GrlnnelI, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and
many others. in their own specialiitss, thf
magazine will surely not lack for Interests
ing and valuable matter. The December
number is filled with notable articles, sc
varied and so attractive that it is almost
an embarrassment of riches, and with
Howells. John Muir, Gilbert Parker and
James Whitcemb Riley, not to mention
other equally enjoyable writer's, one can
only say that there is not a dull line In
the whole magazine. The opening article
by Benjamin Kidd, the disting uished
English Sociological, treats of the United
States and the Control of the Tropics and
is worth of special attention.
N. L. B. W.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05

The anti-imperialist league, recently
started in Boston, has put in cirouia-
ton many protests against the annexation
OF the Philippines, and the papers are
now beginning to come in, and the
character and number of the signatures
show that there is widespread opposition
among all classes to this policy. Many of
the papers Dear the signatures of labor
ing men, men not used to writing, but
anxious to go on record against taking
under our wing the Philippine barbara
ans Others are signed by distinguished
men whose names are known from one
end of the country to the other Among
these are President Charles Thwing
Western Reserve University; the Rev.
Dr. Theodore [. Cuyler of Brooklyn,
Prof. Arthur Latham Perry of Williams
College. Perley l.. Home, principal of
Drummer Academy; De Forest Paine of
Detroit, Henry H. IngersolI, member
from Tennessee of the American confer
enoe for international arbitration: Assis-
tant Prof. Frank a. Dixon of Dartmouth
College, Prof. Vim. N. Clarke of Hamil.
ton College, William De LaIneter of New
York, Gardner Sherman of New York,
John I. Smith, pastor emeritus of the
Central Presbyterian church of Balti
mere; the secretary of tbs Chamber of
Commerce of Pittsburg; Profs. Harold
n. Fowler and Samuel B. Platner of the
Western Reserve University of Cleve-
land, Samuel B. Capen. president of the
Municipal League of Boston the Rev. DR..
Reuen Thomas of Brookline, Rsyerdy
johnson of Baltimore, Richard Il. Dana
of Boston, Francis S. Palfrey, Alfred H.
Love, president of the Universal Peace
Society of Philadelphia, Richard B.
Bates of the Ashland National Bank Wis
ronsin. The law department of the Bos-
ton University is strongly against annex
alton, as some fifty signatures of law
students are on the protest
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Offensive Precipitation

is readily overcome by busting the skin
with 0mfort powder, which makes the
flesh sweet and wholesome, and dlssipates
all odor. Hundreds of trained nurses and
ladies recommend it for this purpose.
coMFoRr POWDEK co, Hara0rdct
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05
ELECTION CASES SETTLED.

Frankfort, Ky, December g. The state
election commission today decided the
contest over the certificate of election in
the ninth congressional district in favor
of Congressman Pugh, Republican, over
Williams Democrat. Congressman
elect Boering, Republican, was awarded
certificate in the eleventh. his claims
being disputed by j. d. White indepen-
dent.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05
By F. 0. BAILEY & CO., Auctloneers.
Assignees' Auction Sale Of
GRANITE QUARRY, ENGINES
& BOILERS, FIXTURES,
&C. AT FREEPORT, ,ME.

We shall sell on Wednesday, Dec. nth. at .3o
p. NJ, on the premises. the E. B. Mallett Free
This property consists Of about tx enty eight
acres of land on which is the well developed
granite quarry OF Freeport light granite. Also
lot Of land adjoining the Maine Central B. B;
tracks at report village, with buildings and
ONCE thereon, suitable for the handling and
polishing of granite. Quarry is equipped ii
first class manner with all necessary parapher--
ma la. tonls and fixtures. including engine and
boiler, steam drrricks, team drills. stone cut
ters polishing machines, shafting, blacksmths
shops in fact all tools and fixtures necessary to
the conducting of = first class quarry. al of
which Is in good condition. Total cost of the
property and fixtuI es before development over
100000. The granite Of this quarry has dne
reputation for building and sta!uary work
There are excellent facilities for shipping. both
rail and water, This fine properly will bs
saIl absolutely without sserye at auction. and
offers u splendid opportunity Tor parties inter
estedin this line OF business or contemplating
engaging In same. circular containing plan
Of the real estate and detailed DESCRIPTION Of
personal property, also list of buildings and
statuary work constructed from The granite,
may be had on application to the auctonesrs.
of 4. b. Mallett. at Portland, Me. noyl6dsd
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-05
TIE COMING SESSION OF CONGRESS

Congress meets today, and tLeIPresi-
dents message swill be sent in today or
tomorrow. When we know the Presi-
dent's recommendations we can judge
better whether there is likely to be any
important legislation at this session. This
is what is known as the short session,
ending necessarily on the fourth of March,
when the term for which the present
representatives were elected expires.
From this short period must be deducted
the holiday recess Of ten days or two
weeks. so that it will be seen that the
actual working time of the session will
be very short, not much exceeding two
months. Generally the short session has
been entirely devoted to the framing and
passage of the appropriation bills. In ali
probability this work will con sumo ths
whole of the coming session, and no 9TH
or legislation of consequence will be &C
somp'Ished, unless the President shall
rtroRgIx recommend some legislation to
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
UNION VALLEY.

Tuesday, Sept. 6.-J. r. Tye sports
a bike.
Mrs. M, A. Tye is on the sick list.
A cool reception this morning
wasn't it?
J. 81. Biggs, Of Great Bend, is visit
ing relatives at this place,
Miss Minnie Herman Is at hom,
after a three weeks stay In Chanute
Fred Chspple and wife were calling
on friends at Union Valley this eve
ming.
James Ely and wife have returned
from q trip to Osage-co. They like
Neosho best.
Mrs. Walter Clark and children are
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs
Martin Clatfelter at present.
J. A. Biggs, milk hauler, enjoyed
the notoriety OF runaway last Fri
day while returning from the cream.
cry. The result was badly delapi.
dated umbrella and some split milk.
Don't cry overy split milk girls.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
KIM BALL.

Tusday, Sept.6-A nice little show.
er fell yesterday, We were all glad
to see it.
Charles Mckay is working on the
section this week.
School commenced yesterday with
forty eight pupils enrolled.
Amy Smith was on the sick list
but is better at present.
John Reishman had his sale Sat
turday, but things did not sell well.
CLANCY Simmons horse got his
foot cut last Saturday on plough.
Miss Eva Romshert is visiting
friends and relatives at this place.
Chester Smith worked on the hay
baler last week for Barney Causiner.
Celon Smith, of Moran, was visiting
with Frank Rail few days last week.
We will dismiss school Friday SC
those who wish may attend the fair
Several of the people from here
attended the log-rolling at lola last
Thursday.
A. G. Williamson started to Erie
Monday with his picture gallary ex-
pecting to take pictures at the fair.
Dennis Simmons and wife and Cal
vim Tredway took advantage Of the
excursion and started for Cincinnati
Sunday.
If some Of the boys in our vicinity
don't quit their cutting up here "
nights they are liable to get toucf
of the law.
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WARD.

Ward, Sept. 7.-School commences
at Green Valley next Monday.
Miss Rosa Winters spent last week
visiting at Mr.. Clyde Tomlinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dewey spent
last Sunday at Mr.. Jacob Leonards.
Mike Owens and Jacob Leonard are
cutting corn for ]. W. Starkey this
week.
Mrs, Nellie Pauley, Of Kansas City,
is visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Crane.
James Ames and Harley Sheppard
attended the log rolling at lola last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Magill, Of Miami
county, are visiting their children In
this vicinity.
Protracted meeting commenced at
the Baptist church last Sunday and
will continue this week.
The Misses Viola and Estel Wertz,
Miss Ida McLaren, Messrs. Lloyd
Wertz and Jay Stone were the guests
of Miss Dora Ames last Sunday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
VALLEY.

Tuesday, Sept. 6.-Tillie Nation
went to Emporia to school Monday.
The city hall is almost done at
Shaw.
Mr.. Philips is shipping his hay
from Shaw.
R. W, Bebington has returned from
his eastern trip.
Mr.. Ekland and wife, Of Villas, were
visiting at ], W. Toomey's Sunday.
R. W. lexington and wife were
visiting at Tom Copley's Sunday eve.
May and E6ie Perry are not batch
ing any more, their men have return
ed from the west,
Chas. Fanatia shipped his hogs to
Kansas City last Friday night. A
good many are loosing hops from hog
cholora in this vicinity,
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Excursion via Santa Fe.

September 9th, 9Th, 9th, 18th, 18th
and 10th, good for return Goth, one
fare for round trip to Ottawa account
of Camp Meeting Of Seven Day Ad-
vent.
September 10th, 18th, 14th, 18th,
18th, 2lst. and oath hood for return
September Goth, one fare for round
trip to Topeka, account annual Camp
Meeting Spiritualists Association.
Oct. End to 8th. inclusive. good for re-
turn Oct. 9th, one fare for the round
trip to Kansas City, account Priests
of Palace Parade.
September 10th to oath, good for re-
turn Sept. Goth, one and one-tEird fare
for the round trip to Kansas City
Horse Show.
October End to 7th, inclusive. good
for return Oct. 10th, one fare for the
round trip to St. Louis account St,
Louis Fair.
Commencing Tuesday, September
18th and each Thursday and Tuesday
there after up to October goth, good
for return five days from date of sale,
to St. Louise one and one-third fare for
the round trip, account Of ST.. Louis
exposition.
September oath to 3Oth, inclusive,
good for return Oct. 3rd, one fare for
the round trip to Topeka account of
Fall Festivities and G. A. r. Reunion.
Oct. 9Th to 18th, inclusive, good for
return Oct. 18th, one fare for the round
trip to Topeka account Of Grand Ledge
I. D. o. F. Meeting.
Sept. 10Th to oath, inclusive, good for
return Sept. 10Th, one fare for the
round trip to Wichita account of State
Fair.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09

A TALE OF TWO COUNTIES
REST.
Continued from the first page.

Tuesday, Sept. 6.-Mr. and Mrs
VIM. Mccain have gone to Blooming
ton III. to visit relatives and ole
friends.
B. W. Colaw, we are glad to say, lie
getting better
Mr.. Yingling, dentist Of Buffalo has
been doing work for the people Of
Rest.
Mrs. Ora Offenbacker and Ida Cain
attended the Quarterly meeting at
Star last Sunday.
Geo. Stewart is cutting his broom
corn. Indeed George has a splendid
crop this year, He Is one Of our neat
est and best farmers.
Miss Lizzie Davis is doing good
WORK ut dress making, She is q
splendid hand at the business and is
very reasonable in her charges.
Quite a number of our young people