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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-11

are Colorado, Connecticut, Della
ware, Florida. Idaho, Maine,
Montana, Nevada, New-Hamp-
shire, North Dakota, Oregon,
Rhode Island, South Dakota,
Utah, Vermont, Washington,
West Verginia, and Wyoming.
1t is safe to say that when the
country opens up its population
will increase more rapidly in the
next few years than that of any
other of the states named. Itcan-
not be long before Its admission
as the state of Porto Rico.
Porto Rico land is extremely
fertile. Coffee, sugar and tobacco
are the principal products, but
rice and corn are raised to advan-
tage. All sorts Of tropical fruits
flourish there. Fine pasturage
abounds in some sections. Gold,
iron, copper, and coal exist there,
but none of these mines are being
worked. Salt mining, however,
is one of the industries of the
island. But the export and i'm
port figures give the best idea of
the developed recources of the
country.
Porto Rico's total foreign trade
in the last year showing complete
returns was $4,000, 900, or
million and a half month. The
exports were S14,6OO,0OO and the
imports S16, 900, 900. No doubt
the disturbed condition of affairs
has since then lessened the volume
of foreign trade, but only tempo
rarily. The general trade for
1897 has not been published, but
the trade of the United States
with the island last year was
only about S4,O0O,O0O. Our i'm
ports from the island were So, 181,-
O24, and we sold them still less,
81, ,9ss, 1888. We have thus far re-
ceived only very small percent
age of the trade of the island.
Spain has been wringing from
Porto Rico, in one form or
another, fully S2,000,0OO year.
Is it any wonder that the people
welcomed General Miles and his
soldiers as deliyerers?
Porto Rico had substantially
the same reason to revolt that
Cuba had, but its last uprise was
in 1820--23. Since then the inhabi-
tants have been waiting for the
great deliverance which has at
last come and been hailed by the
enthusiastic acclaim, Long live
the Americansr' Never were
/" invaders received with
such demonstrations of popularity.
1t is safe to say that in Porto
Rico the United States gains an
increase in its loyal population,
as we'll as an addition to its
wealth-producing territory,
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-11

Bismarck, N. D., was visited
by a s600,Ooo fire Monday even
ing, destroying the better portion
Of the business part of the city.
The loss is about half coyered by
insurance.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-11

An associate press dispatch from
Pekin, China, Estates that Great
Britain has informed China that
she will support China in case
any power should attempt to re-
sent concessions recently made to
that country.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-11

Capt. Sigsbee has been placed
in command of the Texas, re-
lieving Capt. Phillips, who will
be given an appointment on
shore, and Capt. Barker has been
transferred to the Oregon on ac-
corst of the sickness of Capt.
Clark.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-11

The state board of assessment
and equalization has fixed the
state levy at three mills, one mill
less than last year.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-11
Madame Worth, widow of the
famous Paris costuner, died this
xYoa1-
A monument has been dedica-
ted at Frederick, Md, IN memory
of Francis Scott Key.

Late arrivals from Dawson City
say there are $4,000 idle men
there. waiting for something to
turn up.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-11
Society of American Florists and Orna
mental lHorticulturists.

On account of the annual convention
OF this society in Omaha, August 1919,
the Chicago & North Western R'y will
sell excursion tickets to Omaha Aug
ust l4-15. from all stations on its line
at reduced rates. Apply to agent for
particulars.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-11

The monitor Monterey arrived
at Manila August 4. and the Mo-
nadnock was expected to put in
an appearance today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

body which is inside the defences of the
city. When the general assault will be
made upon the city by our troops, will
depend upon many circumstances. From
the fact that heavy reinforoements ara on
the way to Gen. Shafter, it would seem
reasonable to assume tt at it would not
be made until they arrive. which eau
not be for several days. But unforeseen
events may change the plan and precipi-
tate an assault by the troops now there
without waiting for more to come.
Gen. Pando is said to be marching to the
city with 10000 Spanish troops, and ii
their early arrival is likely it may be
deemed best to assault the city imme-
diately. There is great diversity of re-
port in regard to the number of Spanish
soldiers now in Santiago. One account
places it ut s, 600, another gives double that
number. 1t is generally admitted, how
ever, that the defences are pretty strong,
and that Cervera's fleet can give valua-
BILE assistance to the land defences. 1t
Is probable, therefore, that whenever it
comes the fight for the city will be a
stubborn one and that the role of the dead
and wounded on both sides will be long
one. Yet SO much defends upon the morale
of the Spanish troops, and there is
50 much uncertainty in regard to this, that
the capture of the city with comparative
ease would not cause great astonishment
in military circles.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
WOODBINE,s PICNIC.

Woodbine Rebekah lodge went on it's
annual picnic Saturday to "The Clogs
ter" which is situated over Loveitt's
hill, Willard, and is a charming location,
with fine grounds and an ocean view.
almost unsurpassed on the Cape. The
party left the city on special cars and
after arrival at the Cloyster. the time
was passed in whist and social way
on the broad piazzas which surround the
house till o'clock, when the party, num-
bering about 10, enjoyed one of Mrs.
Cloyes's dinners, which was pronounced
by all as "just splendid"
The afternoon was passed In most en-
joyable way and when the party left for
home, three hearty cheers were given
for Mrs. Cloyes and her able assistants
who had done SO much to make the day
SO pleasant for all.
The committee who had charge of
the picnic and to whom much credit is
due, was Mrs. S. B. Kelsey, Mrs James
A. Martin, Mrs. Geo. A. Barrows, Mrs.
Fred A, Harris, Mrs. John E. Walker and
Mrs. Lizzie Pettes. A pretty badge. the
color of the order, was presented to each
member as a souvenir of the picnic by
Mrs. James A. Martin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

The soldiers engaged in the first serious
land fight of the war were both regulars
and volunteers-the First Cavalry and
Roosevelb's Rough Riders. 1t was ex-
peoted, Of course, that the regulars would
be steady under fire, but as the volun.
teers had not been tested there was room
for apprehension. But the latter were az
stead as the former, under a test which Is
the severest men can be put to, that OF
being fired at without warning by con.
cealed foe. Nothing could exceed the
GOODNESS and valor with which the Rough
Riders pushed ahead in the face Of q
storm of bullets, entirely unexpected and
delivered at very close range. If the rest
of the volunteers are of as good
stuff as these Rough Riders
and there is no reason TO believe otherwise
our volunteer army can be as implicit.
ly relied upon under all circumstances
as the regulars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
THE GLASS OF '73.
High school Graduates of twenty-five
Years Ago at Rivertop.

A reunion of the class of '79, Portland
High School was held Saturday after
noon and evening at Riverton. The
party numbering 80. went in the early
afternoon to the park where they en-.
ioyed the entertainment at the rustic
theatre. Later in the day sail was en-
joyed up the river. Supper was served at
the cafe at $50, followed by the post
prandial exercises.
Judge F.W. Robinson of this city offici-
ated in very pleasing manner as master
of ceremonies. The opening exercise COM
prised the roll call and the reading Of let.
tiers from absent members. Among the
letters OF regret received from members
of the class were those from DR.. VIM.
Stephenson, Tampa, Fla; Fritz H.
Twitohell Bath, member of the Gov:
ernor's Council; Mrs Marshall R. Godi
ing, Lieut.. e. G. Peary, the Arctic ex-
plorer, member of this class, and
through him in a letter a response was
sent from Mrs. Percy, now in California.
A very interesting humorous poem was
read, sent by Mrs. Annie Greedy Irish.
Interesting remarks were ma1e by Rev.
Charles B. Elder. Keene, N. H.: DR..
Henry Ingalls, of Hartford, Conn. Hon.
W. Il. Looney of Portland, Mrs. George
Moody, for many years teacher in the
High school, and by several others.
An interesting feature of the pro-
gramme was the paper read by Miss
Sarah Taylor, entitled "7s's Career,
or "reminiscences. An expression of
good will and best wishes were voted
to Lieut.. Psary. The exercises conclud-
ed with brief remarks by Judge Robin
son. The following were in attendance:
Ida j. Fisher, Laura Fl. Bailey, Nellie
A. Moxcey, Ella E. Gould, Nellie Jordan
Plummer, 0. G. Elwell and wife, A..
Stevens and wife, III. A, Holden and
wife, John S. Cenley and wife. J. W.
Harper and wife, Vim. D. Carruthers and
Wife, Winthrop Jordan, Hon. VIM. H.
Looney, Edwin A. Gray and wife, Sarah
M. Taylor, Geo. B. Swasey and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. W. Robinson, Alice
Fairfield Moody. Rev. Charles Brown
Elder, Keene, N. H.; Mrs. Charles d.
Smith, Arthur S. ellison and wife, Mrs.
EDWIN S. Small, Gertrude A. Curtis,
mrs. y. A. Crowell, Mary e. Kilby, Au-
gusta Dyer Stubbs, Mr.. and Mrs. W. w.
Sole, Phineas Henry Ingalls,, Hartford.
Conn; Emma Clark Percy, Lucien Snow
MIS-. Lucien Snow, MIR, and Mrs John
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

If any evidence were needed of the fact
that the educated classes of Spain know
that Spain is doomed to defeat, 1t was
furnished by the debate at the closing
session of the Cortes. 1t seemed to BIZ
assumed ON all sides that the country
was right on the brink of a catastrophe
and nobody could suggest any
means available for averting it. Each
political faction bent all its energies te
the task of relieving itself of the respon
sibility and loading it upon some 9th.
or. The Imperialists said the Autonomists
were the guilty parties and the Autono-
mists detiantly replied that if Canoyas
del Castillo had listened to them the
country would not have got into the pro.
dicament in which it now finds itself.
The one thing upon which they all agreed
was that the country was in desperate
straits. and that the time had gone by
when they could save anything but hon.
or, and there seemed to be doubt il even
much of that could be rescued from the
coming collapse
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

The story circulated in Madrid that the
United States had approached the Spanish
government with suggestions looking
toward peace, is Of gcourse untrue.
Like hundreds of others which find
their way into the Madrid newspapers,
it was fabricated out of whole cloth. The
first suggestions of peace will not come
from our government. Nevertheless,
though the story be false, 1t is signiti.
can't. 1t means doubtless that the Span.
ish government sees the handwriting OF
the wall, and feels that before long in
order to save the country from utter ruin
it must make the advance which il
alleges the United States have made, and
the circulation of this story is step in
the programme of testing the sentiment
of the people as to what sacrifices could
be safely made for peace. The alleged offer
of the United States contained as con-
ditions the permanent surrender of Cuba
and Porto Rico and the cess on to the
United States of ooaling stations in the
Philippines and the Canaries. What is
more likely than that the Spanish gov.
eminent is revolving the making of q
proposition of this kind and is seeking
in this indirect way to familiarize the
people with it and ascertain their feeling
in regard to it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

1t is practically admitted now
in government oiroAes in Spain
that the departure of the Cadiz feet in
the direction of the Suez Canal was SIM
ply intended as spectacular exhibition to
calm public opinion. Probably the gov.
eminent hopes and expects that it will
not be allowed to pass through the Suez
Canal, as it will then have plausible
excuse for not doing what it doubtless
never intended to descending the feet
to the Philippines.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
POPyLAND DAILY PRESS
- AND -
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Subscription Rates.

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The DAILY is delivered every morning by
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rate of 81 year.
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every thursday, S1.00 per year; 90 cents 1or b
months; % cents for months.
Persons wishing 20 leave town for long or
short periods may have the addresses OF their
papers changed as often as desired
Advertising Rates.
In DAILY PRESS s1.5o per square, for one
week; 81. 90 for one month, Three insertions
or less, 81 90 per square. Every other day 3D.
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Half square advertisements S1.00 for one
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"a square" is space of the width OF col.
umn and one inch long.
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Reading Notices in nonpareil type and classed
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Insertion.
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Wants, To Let, For Sale and similar adver-
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
"REMEMBER THE MAIN"

Is Americas Big Show. and the greatest
most M se meniu ohe 4 me inc
acts, the most amusing clowns, in fact more
new and novel features are to be seen with
the Walter L. Main Shows than with any
two shows now travelling The Main is the
one show that never divides, but constantly
adds and exhibits IN its entirety. Giving
ten times more for the money than any
show in America. With this mighty
millionaire organization there are no cheap
performers, no inferior wornout acts, but
every artist star, every act An innovation
Gus new FREE STREET PARADE starting at
II o'clock from the show grounds. Circus
parties can secure reserved seats in advance
at G.. H. Guppy Co., Drug Store, 463 Congress
street. One ticket admits to all.
jne1S-20- 3-25-2T-2S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Coal Dealers.


The committee on public buildings will re-
celve sealed proposals until the goth day of
June, 1898, al n, on, for furnishing 700 tons
or less OF best quality broken Lehigh
coal and 400 tons or less of best quality egg
size Lehigh coal, 2240 pounds to the ton, to
be delivered and put in and trimmed In the
bins Of such of the public buildings and
sehoolhouses OF the city and Islands, and at
such times as may be designated, the coal to
pc in all respects of the best quality and in
the best order, and TO be well screened on
the wharves before delivery, and weighed
and inspected by such weigher and inspec-
tor as the Committee may designate.
Separate bids Will be received at the same
time for furnishing 800 tons or less of Cum
berland coal from the Pocahontas mine, or
coal of equal quality, suit BILE for steam
purpos es, 2l40 pounds to the ton, to be de-
Ivered as above. The Committee reserves
the right to reject any or all bids should
they deem it for the interest of the city so
to 20. Bids should be marked Proposals
for Coal" and addressed to CHAS. H. RAN
DALI, Chairman Committee on Public
Buildings. jne1sdtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
TOWN OF SOUTH PORTLAND.
BONDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Treas
urer Of the town of South Portland, until
June ~, 1888, at p. M, at Treasurer s
Office for $4,000, Town of South Portland
Refunding Bonds, per cent interests dated
July 1st, 1898. Denominations $500, matur-
OF South Portland Funding Bonds, per
cent, interest; dated July 1st, 1898. Denofni-
NATIONS 1s-S5oO, 1920. maturing as follows
2-S5oo In Is years; 1o-$ $500 In 10 years. 1880
in IL years; 1-S2b0 in II yeas. Interest on
above bonds, payable semi-annualIy at
Canal National Bank, Portland, Me. Said
bonds to be placed with the highest bidder
j. CALVIN KNAPP, Treasurer.
Town of South Portland, Me. r. o. ad-
dress, Pleasantdale, Me. je25 dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

The dense foliage In Cuba affords fine
advantages for the carrying on of a
bushwhaokipg campaign, and the Span
iards are adopts at that business. Our
troops must bear this in mind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
wELLMAN EXPEDITION SAILS.

Tromsoe. Island of Tromsoe, Norway,
June 26.-The Arctic expedition under
Walter Wellman, the Arctic explorer,
sailed today. Mr. Wellman's expedition is
Undertaken with two objects, the first to
find and succor Prof. Andree and the
second to discover the North Pole He is
accompanied by corps of scientists and
competent explorer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

MONDAY, JUNE ~.

The Republican state convention which
meets at Augusta tomorrow, has the
easy task before it Of renominating Gov.
Powers by reclamation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

Though there has been some sharo
fighting near Santiago 1t has evidently
been confined to comparatively small
bodies of men. The Spanish outposts
have gradually fallen back. occasionally
making some resistance, upon the main
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

Scald head is an eczema of the scalp
very severe sometimes, but it can be
cured. Doan's Ointment, quick and per-
manent in its results. At any drug
store, 80 cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27

The one and only Big Show in America
ow enjoying genuine big boom. The re-
cent birth of a baby elephant at Boston
junction. May 6, in conjunction with the
baby lions, baby ostriches, the great riding
pony Canandaigua. These four new and
novel features are exclusive. No other show
in the world today promises such quar-
tette of won 3 ers.
A Baby Ele plant. The New York Sun says
third Of the Kind in America.
BOSTON JUNCTION, Pa, May 6-Bess the
big elephant of the Walter L. Main Consoli.
dated Shows, gave birth to baby elephant
at this place about daylight. The little
pachyderm is beauty and weighed at britt
about 300 pounds. 1t has been nameo
sDewey," after the hero of Manila. The
cunning little one will be seen with the
Walter L. Main Grandest and Best Shows
fopcolid atad
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
INSTRUCTION.
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCEsTER.
VONNESTEK, Va A5S.
4. G, MENDENHALL. presiden

I. G. MENDENHALT, President.
Courses Of study in Mechanical, Civil and
Electrical Engineering. Chemistry and General
Science. New and extensive laboratories in
try Special facilities III Steam and Hydraulics,
134-page Catalogue, showing positions filled
by graduates, matted free, Address ]. <.
| MARSHALL, Registrar M&Th ayietaugf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
RI. e. MILLS
Piano Tuner.
Order slate Mt Chambers Music Store 4S1
Congress street.
Calvin Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. James E.

A vote of thanks was extended to Mr..
Smith of the Casino for the excellent
supper and his many attentions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-27
HOSPITAL SHIP RELIEF.

The John ssnslis Has Been Transformed
Into Elegant Refuge for Wounded
Soldiers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-22

As n preIimiunry.

''In choosing bridesmaids said the
young girl who was about to be mar
ried, reading from her favorite home
paper, zone should take pains to select
girls with gracefully-poiscd heads who
walk we'll"
Just as her mother was about 10 com
mend this very excellent idea, the old
gentleman gave n scornful snort and
broke into the conversation.
wen have n cake-walk as a prelim-
mary test" was all he said. But it
was enough. They refused 10 speak
TO him for two days, at the expiration
of which time they were in need Of
Post
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-22

Pictures and other votive objects
were attached to the laurel of Apollo:
Summing up all the evidence, it GER
tainly seems that the Christmas tree
hung with gifts has descended to us
from the times when decorated trees
laden with offerings were worshiped
as representatives OF the abstract
Universe tree" whose trunk was the
cosmic axis, whose roots were in the
underworld, and whose branches, lift
ed aloft into the skies, bore up the
heavenly hosts.
The custom Of decorating the church
es with greenery at Christmas had its
origin in pagan ceremony. The
great feast Of Saturn was held in De-
cember, when the wosshipers hung the
temple with such green things as they
could find; and the Christians adopted
the same method to celebrate the birth
of the Savior, giving it an emblematic
turn by referring to the righteous
branch" and justifying it from Isaiah
So: 13-"The glory of Lebanon shall
come unto thee. the fir tree, the pine
tree and the box together to beautify
the place of my sanctuary"
The holly, or holy tree, is called
Christ's thorn in Germany and Scan
dinavia, from it's use in church deco A.
tons and its putting forth its berries
at Christmas time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-22

ing in the England of century ago
are generally regarded by archaeolo-
gists as survivals Of tree worship,
which seems TO have existed every
where.
Germany probably received the tree
from Scandinavia, where the ancient
legend tells OF "Yggdrasil," the ash.
which binds together heaven, earth
and hell; its branches spreading over
the whole world, and reaching above
the sky; its roots running in three di-
rections, one TO the Asa gods in heav-
en-, one to the Frost giants, and the
third to the underworld.
In the far East, japanese sacred
books, written a dozen centuries ago,
relate how the gods pulled up by the
roots on the mountain Kager the Saka
tree, on the branches of which they
hung jewels, a mirror and blue and
white peace offerings to the shining
goddess OF the heavens.
The Hindoo Parijata and Kalpavris-
ksha yielded all the objects of the de-
s!res Of gods and mortals, and so, too,
did the Iranian Harvisptokhm, 1.-The
tree OF all the seeds"
At cremation ceremonies in Bud
dhist Siam a framework representing
tree, to which are tied lines and nut
shells containing money and lottery
tickets, occupies a prominent place, and