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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
A WORTHY EXAMPLE.

Columbus, December 28.-Out of re-
spsct for the late Senator Morrill, of Yer.
mont and In recognition of the education
al value of his services to this country the
Ohio state university which with more
than fifty other colleges and Universities
in the United States owes its beginning
to the foresight and wisdom Of Mr.. Nor
rill, will hold memorial services, probably
during the second or third week of the
new terms
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
GUAM TO BE NAVAL STATION.

Washington, Decembec 2S.-The island
of Guam, unlike the other colonial
possessions of the United States will
probably have naval and not military
governor. The sole reason for the acquire
ment of the island WAS to obtain a naval
station. The command will be important
Tor the island has population Of more
than 5000 people, about l400 of whom are
of European extraction.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
"A Family Trait.

Frawley-They say that Shutter is the
bravest soldier in the regiment
Davis--I suppose heredity accounts for
that.
Frawley-I don't see why it should.
Davis Well, his father is always the
first to put on a straw hat and his mother
wears her spring bonnets clear into Au-
gust.--New York World.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
At It Again.

Mrs. Hobleigh-No, indeed. wouldn't
allow my husband to employ woman
typewriter under any circumstances.
Mrs Sarsfeld-Oh, don't blame you |
AS for me, o. course dom care. Being
young and beautiful myself have no fear
that my husbands love will get away
from me.-Cleveland Leader.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
BUFFALO AT PORT SAID.

Washington. December 49, The cruiser
Buffalo arrived today at Port Said en-
route for Manila, sixteen and half days
out from New York. She has broken all
naval records up to this point in her
voyage. She is needed badly at Manila,
as she carries 700 sailors to relieve men in
Dewey's feet whose time has long ex.
nired
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

of the appropriation bills from the COM
miItee on appropriations and distribute
them among the other comm tees.
Senator Chandler will succeed to Senator
Morrilrs desk il the Senate. 1t is in the
front row and the position is quite adj
yantageOuS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
Not So Demora1izing.

''Let's go to the play this evening""
"My mamma won't let me go to thea
ters. There's to be an illustrated lecture
on Spain, with moving pictures of a bull
fight, at hall on the West Side. Mamma
says can go and see that Chicago
Tribune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
Observation-Disclosures.

''We are crushed. /" they moaned, ssun-
der the iron heol of the invader"
Yet at that very moment the victorious
captain, in his guarded tent, was being
kept awake with chilblains.
All, how easy Is 1t not for persons relat-
ed as oonqueror and conquered to misun-
derstand each other !-Detroi5 Journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
SHIP BUILDERS ASSIGN.

Philadelphia, December 2s.-The Chas.
Hillman ship building company, one OF
the Oldest ship building firms in the
country, made an assignment today for
the benefit of creditors No statement of
assets or liabilities was made. Charles
Hillman, the president of the company,
who established the business more than
fifty years ago, died at his home in this
city last week,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
: A PRIZE RELEASED

Charleston, S. c., December 2S. Judge
Bramiey today signed an order for the
release of the Campaigne Generate
Tran saUlantique steamer Olinde Rodriguez
captured off San Juan. July 18th last by
che cruiser New Orleans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

Washington. December 2S.-It is said in
Official circles that indications point to
the conclusion of an agreement between
the joint high Canadian commissioners.
that while satisfactory TO both the United
States and Canada, will not include all
that either side hoped to obtain at the be.
ginning The arrangement is expected to
be ratified within a week after the as.
sembling of the joint commission which
will be on January s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

"Miss Hiland-er--I know what want
to say, but-er-I don't know how to ex-
press myself" began Mr.. Homewo God.
Express yourself, Mr.. Homewood, %
Miss Hiland cut in. won't the railroad
people let you travel as first class pas
senger?" -Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
Otherwise Occupied.

"What is Aguinaldos idea of a consti-
tuition for his independent government
asked one of the Philippine insurgents
"He hasn't got started on constitution
yet, answered the other. "He has been
too busy fixing up cashbook and ledg
er "-Washington Star.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
A Candid Hero.

"Tell me how you felt at RI Caney when
you we're charging up that awful hill in
the face of shot and SHE'LL"
''My thoughts, ma'am, when I heard
the bullets singing all around me and
couldn't see the blamed Spaniards firing
them, were utterly unsuitable for publica
ton. ''-Chicago Tribune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
A WHEAT RECORD BROKEN.

New York, December 2S--The clearance
of sos, 658 bushels of wheat from New
York today breaks all records in the his
tory of the Produce Exchange. The
wheat is destined for general distribution
in Europe including Mediterranean ports.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
Too yaIuabIe to BE wasted.

"Salts is 90 cents pound in Dawson
City"
THAT certainly confirms one of the old
est superstitions-when salt Is spilled a
quarrel is sure to follow. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
MOURNING IN VERMONT.

Montpelier, December 2S.-News OF the
death of Vermont's venerable representa-.
tive in the United States Senate, Hon.
Justin Smith Morrill,, was received here
early this morning with profound regret
by all classes of citizens.
The flag on the State House was placed
at half Last and similar action was taken
by the custodians of other public build
ings in Montpelier and other cities of the
state.
Most of the newspapers of this state ap-
pear today in mourning borders 1t is not
Knor here what the funeral arrange
mems will be, but it is announced that
the body will be conveyed ultimately to
the old burial ground at Stanford the
town where Mr.. Morrill, had long made
his home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
AMBASSADOR OPERATED UPON

Washington Decemb Der 2s.-Ambassador
Romero of Mexico this afternoon was
operated upon for appendicitis. DR..
Tabor johnson, who superintendent the
operation, says the patient is doing as
we'll can be expected. He is, however, in
critical condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at tho periodia
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w. Fl. Jewett. 504
L A. Libby. $50
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A. stubDs. CO ner FEDERAL and Temple SITS.
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Westhrook-W. B. Boothby.
observation-disclosures Wynan.
YMmoushylile-A. B. Mitchell
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
THE ARAB PUT BACK.

Queenstown, December 2S.-The British
steamer Arab, which left Liverpool on
Dscem Der "a, for Portland, Me-, put back
to this port today with steering gear dis
ordered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money if it fails to cure. 2oe.
The genuine has L. 3. @. on each tablet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, December IS. : The follow
ing pension changes resulting from the
issue of December Is are announced for
Maine:
ORIGINAL.
George ". Edgerly, Cumberland Mills
&c.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Emily A. Simpson, Lewiston, SIP.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
ORIGINAL
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
AN AGREEMENT REACHED.

Emily A. Simpson. Lewiston, SIP.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30
Franklin on Saving.

SaltLake City, Sept. Is, benjamin
Franklin once said: "a penny saved is a
penny earned" This is as true today as
when uttered by our Revolutionary Sage.
If you would be prosperous you must save
something. lions Savings Bank and Trust
Company receives deposits in any sum from
81 up. and pays per cent interest thereon,
compounded quarterly Since 1875 more
than 81 900 savings accounts have beeu
opened, and the bank has now on deposit
more than two million dollars. Have you
an accounts Write for any information
desired to George M. Cannon, Cashier,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30
OUR MEMS SUITS.

Made from Provo Mills cloth at SO art
better than any SIS Eastern suit.
Our mems Provo cloth pants at s., beat
the $3.50 Eastern.
Suits made to order from Provo Mills
cloth are guaranteed to tit, and are just
the thing for well dressed men
We carry full line Of the Provo Wooden
Mills white, notified and gray blankets
dress 1annels made of pure wool, under
suits, yarns and bats.
Cutler Bros. Co. can give you your
moneys worth. Always to be found at
No. SO Main st.
CUTLER BROTHERS CO.,
Salt Lake City.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30
FELL FROM A scAFFoLD.
From the Herald, Watertoaon, ". p.

John Young, of LIE Roy, N. Y, is 70 years
old, and is vel known in that and neighbor-
ing towns. While putting some weather
boards on barn, standing on scafiold
twenty-five feet from the ground, he felt
dizzy lost his balance and fell to the ground.
The side of his face, arm and one entire
side Of his body, on which he struck, was
badly bruised. Picked up and carried to the
house, he was under doctors care for sew
eral weeks. The doctor finally came to the
conclusion that his patient had received a
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30
Chats with Mothers.

BOOK FREE FOR ASKING. 1t is a
storehouse of information, telling mother
in simple language how to be her own fam
lily doctor and how she will succeed in
treating every kind of throat trouble like
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1t also tells how to cure Catarrh of the
Stomach, usually called Dyspepsia, Indi-
gestion, etc Write to Muco-Solvent Co.,
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

Pale People. He coaxed his granddaughter
to get him box of the pills. After that
box had been used he secured another. In
three weeks he began to feel little life in
his arm; at the end of four he could move
his fingers; at the end of two months he
could walk, and in three months he could
shave himself with the injured hand.
As he told his story in the Herald Office,
he looked the perfect picture of health. He
carries o box Of the pills in his pocket, and
whenever he does not feel just right, he
takes them. They cured him after doctors
had given him up, and his death was daily
expected.
All the elements necessary to give new
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the heart, pale and sallow compilations, all
forms Of weakness either in male OF female.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

stroke OF par
alysis and
W as beyond
medical aid.
He could not
use one arm,
or turn over
lin bed.
| One d a y,
! while lying
| on the bed,
he read of a
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thing like his
having been l
cured with
DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30
Be.ntxisB Blood Deem.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
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tic cleans your blood and keeps it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all inn
purities from the body. Begin today,
and that siokly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed 10c, 25c, 50c.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
of all cough oures.-George w. Lott, Fabu
cher, La, August 20, 1895.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30
pon,t ropaccn suI, ana smok. your Lns awa,.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

Two-thirds of SPANS population Cal
neither reader write.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

A Scottish lunatic doctor thinks that BIZ
cycle riding may be cure for insanity. He
has tried it with good results on some of
his patients.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

A doctor says that the growth of children
takes place entirely when they are asleep.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

The toll on an ordinary ship passing
through the Suez canal averages about
"a ZOO. The distance is 90 miles.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

England carries about So per cent Of the
sea-borne merchandise of the world.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

There is more exertion used in running
200 yards than in riding bicycle foul
miles
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

Only one man in 2Os is over six feet il
height.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. loo or Is
II G. c. c. fails to cure. druggists refund mono
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

''TOE-GUM CURES CORNS
Or money back. 15c at all druggists
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

The coast line ofSpain extends 1,317miles
-712 on the Mediterranean and COS on the
Atlantic
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30
No-To-Bac or Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed TOBACCO habit cure, makes wea
men strong, blood pure. soc. 81 All druggis
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing syrup
FER children tsething softens the gums duess inna
Ation allAys pain, wind colo. rs eenx bottle.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-30
Second Hand Sewing Machines S.

TO $50. Conference visitors are respectfully
Invited to call and see them before buying as
we can save you money. We have in stock the
Standard makes and sell them with guaran-
tee the same as new ones. You take no risk in
buying from us. All machines are thoroughly
overhauled and worn parts replaced with new
pnes WILES JOHNSON. $40 STATE ST.,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-08

Press dispatch boat Dandy, via Port An.
tonic and Klngai0n jamaica, July l.
0c0pj righled, 1874. by the Associated
Press j--Flfteen thousand refugees today
flcd the roads leading from Santiago
10 ~ Gauey San Vicente, Boniato. San
Luis ana adjacent places
The oN01us was IN response 10 procla-
nation BY General Ros IN Bnnilago. who
gave al The people deslrOus NJ leaving
The city 10 escape the bombardmsnt .
chance n go 9eweon and O'elOcy
this morning The lime between The -
fianac N The proclamation and the period
rei for leaving gave only q small OPP
porlnnliy for tfnnsp0rtlng household Of
fccts Or ahY N the comforts Of life, par
tulany rs the Spanish authorities had
forbidden aDy horse or carriage 10 De
taken from lhe city. as horses are needed
there for carrying water 10 the men IN
tho trenches
The way to " GaBey II long and the
weather extensively hot A. the fugitiyes
h1d M means NJ carrying water and Az
mere a npnc Dn the road between San.
Nego and VI Gauey there was great suf-
f,r.Gg dcn, women and children lay
ionHH.do The road wherever there was a
patch NJ shade. begging passers-5y. par
ticusrly soldiers with dangling canteens,
FOR water which was always freely tend
cred.
one old man with a long silver beard
was carried up a long road on a litter
Dy four young soldiers. When tiiey
reached thc town all the available space
was occupied. and no place was found
for ihe stk man but spot u bare
ground 800 lhc middle u the plaza.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-08
FLEEING FROM BoMBARDMEsr.

OFF JURAGUA, Tuesday, July 5. : p.
m. by Associated Press dispatch-boat
Danny. To Port Antonlon, Wednesday,
July 8, morning by way OF Kingston, Ja-
malca. July ., 5 p. m-(COpyrighted 1895 by
the Associated Press THE roads lead
ing from Santiago de Cuba have been
black today with people fleeing from the
dreaded bombardment by the Americans.
4 tlag OF truce has noated over the walls
OF the city and above the entertainments
OF the besieging army all day. The un-
official arunstic. which terminated at
noon is being extended until tomorrow
noon at the request OF The foreign cOnsuls
and during the lull in the fight the
spanish commander has permitted all
non-combatants to leave. This fact is
generally accepted among the officers at
headquarters as an indication Of a grim
determination on the part OF the Spani-
ards to night Ii out, About 800 refugees,
mostly French, have gone to Fl Gauey
and others have gone to Moran and 81.
Lucia.
The foreign consuls have probably all
gone, as no response is obtained from
them In answer to mag Of truce.
General Shafter this morning sent some
wounded Spanish officers and men under
flag Of truce into Santiago and it is
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-08

hoped this will have a good effect on
the spanish by showing that the Ameri-
cans are kind to their prisoners. The
American commanding general has Issued
an order congratulantlng the troops upon
their gallant achievements. Generals
Iawton. Wheeler and Kent, with the OFF,
GERS and men under them, are especially
commended.
The Americans and Spaniards use the
truce to strengthen their positions. our
guns, siege, dynamite, fiield, Hotchkiss
gatling, are masked wherever it is pos
slble, and several batteries OF the Spanl-
ards are directly under our fire, as is
Santiago itself.
The incidents attending the death OF
Lieutenant ord, son of the late General
ord. were dramatic. He was an aide
on the stan Of General Hawkins and
throughout the day of the battle was act
i've and energetic in getting the troops
up the line. He was right in the front
rank when the Sixth, Thirteenth, Twenty
fourth, and Sixteenth made their desperate
charge on san Juan hill and was one OF
the first officers to reach the summit.
Just as he passed the brow of the NIL
he saw a Spaniard lying on the ground
and pointing to him he said: Take care
,of that man." The Spaniard saw the
motion and evidently thinking the lieu
tenant was ordering him killed, he raised
his rifle and shot the lieutenant dead.
The soldiers of the Sixth infantry, OF
when Lieutenant Ord was an officer and
very popular, were wild with rage and
literally tore the body Of the Spaniard
to pieces with bullets. Then they kicked
it into trench,
The trenches have been deepened and
improved, masked batteries set and much
needed sandbags taken to the front. The
army maintains the same position and
formation as when the battle ceased.
The arrival of General Miles and REIN
forcements are beginning to be looked tor
anxiously by officers and men. The losses
have been SO heavy and the slow ad-
vance against odds is SO disheartenng
that all seem willing to settle down to
siege and abandon the attempt to take
a fortified city without cavalry or ade-
ouate artillery.
There is every indication that General
Shafter intends to try to force the enemy
to come out and attack. All the prepara-
tions during the armistice have been
toward strengthening and fortifying the
present position Of his army.