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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
THE FUTURE OF WHEAT.
Assistant Secretary Brigham on Sir
William Croolles' Wheat Theory.


Assistant Secretary Brigham on Sir
William CrooiSes' Wheat Theory.
Experts of the agricultural depart-
ment ridicule the published statement
of Sir William Croolkes president of the
British association, that future genera
lions will be deprived of wheat.
Nonsense, " said Assistant Secretary
Brigham. "Why,, let them keep the
price Of wheat up to 81 bushel and the
farmers of the United States will pro-
duce 1000, 600, 600 bushels annually
yes. 10000. 100000 bushels-and
then have land to spare. The produc-
ton per acre can be doubled, and easily,
too, by irrigation, fertilizers and other
aids. The theory of Sir William Crookes,
based upon figures whose source is not
stated, is completely upset by tia COP
ditions which the agricultural lierurt-
ment is enabled to show by means Of it's
90, 600 correspondents in all parts Of
the United States. who monthly and
yearly supply reliable information
touching every phase of the wheat
question.
. 1t is fact, to begin with, that the
reserve of wheat is very low. Indeed,
practically considered, the wheat eating
population must be fed from current
harvests and rot in part, as heretofore
III any one year, from the surplus of the
previous year as we'll as the crops of the
current period. But there is no evidence,
SIT William to the contrary notwith-
standing. that there is largo yearly
increase in the whyat or bread consum-
ers. In fact, it can be maintained that
the number is smaller today than it was
10 years ago, although meantime there
has been yearly increase of possibly
5000, 600 in the total population.
THE canning of fruits and meats,
the growth of truck gardening near ali
the large cities, the development of
transportation facilities, all have tend
ed to decrease the demand for wheat.
and its place has been taken on the food
product list to some considerable extent
by other staples and articles. Then
again it is asserted in Washington that
no arbitrary statements of the number
Va oASost SCtIaOulCIS Gull OS maze WlCl
safety, even by Sir William Crookes, and
that their potential, not actual, capacity
only can form the basis for such figures
as the Englishman presents There is,
as matter of fact, no reliable infornla-
ton at hand, even with regard to the
potential wheat area. In spite, how
ever, of gloomy forebodinss and the fact
that the reserve stock is little if any at
all, there is now enough wheat at hand
for year. The world never will run
short of wheat, simply because the abil-
ity to grow the product in the United
States alone cannot be measured by the
cleverest statistician. No one has ever
collected o. attempted to collect infor-
nation OF Americas potentiality, be-
cause the extent of production is va
riable condition. '--St. Louis Republic
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
Kansas Has the Feminine of Hobson.

Kansas Has the Feminine of Hobson.
II it ever becomes necessary to sink
another Merrimac, Kansas stands ready
to furnish heroine who is equal to the
job. One day recently Mrs. Cowrin
Moore, who lives near Manchester,
Kan. slid down rope to the bottom of
her we'll and rescued little pig that
had fallen in. On reaching the bottom
she put the pig in the bucket, climbed
back hand over hand on the rope to the
surface and then drew the pig out in
safety.-Kansas City Journal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
CONSOLATION.

Now sleeps the rose, the lily sleeps,
The daisy sleeps; the sky in rain
Upon their graves, despairing, weeps,
Not dreaming they will rise again.
Poor weeping skies, be comfortedl
Soon will return the daisy star;
The rose and lily are not dead,
But sleeping where our longings are.
TITS but little weary while
OF sullen cloud and toneless earth
Before the spring shall wake and smile
And bring her pretty babes to BIRTH
And thou, poor sky, with eye of blue,
Shalt see rerisen the new lowered year
And drop an April tear or two
For joy once more to find her here.
Thy happy tears shall gently fall
On all the buds that charm thee most;
Next spring brings all-or nearly all
Which with last spring was loved and lost
e. Nesbit in Literature
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
STORY OF AN EYEWITNESS
Stirring Description of the unrri-
cane ut Barbados.

Stirring Description of the Hurri-
cane TT barbados.
One of the Caribbee's passengers to
Kingston, Jamaica, who was in Bridge
town, Barbados, during the recent storm
which ragged in the Windward isles, gave
a New York Tribune reporter de-
scription of the tornado, which, by the
way, carried off the roof of the houss in
which he was staying. 1.-THE Storm"
he said, "was preceded by exceptionally
hot weather. On the evening of Sept.
10 heavy banks of dark gray clouds fill
ed the sky, while thick storm mist
spread over the earth. People whose
business forced them to be out of doors
made for their homes, terror depicted
on their faces. On every hand could be
seen evidences that an unusual storm
was approaching. At o'clock darkness
set in, the wind rose and heavy rain
began to fall. AS the evening wore on
the storm increased in intensity, and
flashes of lightning, combined with the
weird crash of failing trees, added to
the terror of the people of the town.
When the wind had become gale, the
roofs Of the less solidly built houses be-
gan to be carried off, and occasionally
the boom of falling walls would lend
variety to the horrible concert of the
clements
"a majority of the houses in the col
ony are frail structures of wood, and to
such the wind showed no pity. Not one
in five escaped damage, and at least one
in three was destroyed, either by wind,
fire or the floods of water which over
flowed the streams. In many cases the
inhabitants of these houses were killed
in the ruins. At the time we left
Bridgetown the telephone and telegraph
poles on the island were all down, and
it was impossible to obtain accurate
data as to the loss of life or the damage
to property. 1t was estimated at the Of
flee of the colonial secretary that at
least $50 persons had been killed on the
island of Barbados alone. Near Bridge
town 40 deaths We're registered on the
day following the storm, and the hos
pitfalls were crowded with victims who
had been injured"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
WOMAN'S WORLD.
SHE BECAME a LAWYER sY HER OWN
uNAlDED EFFORTS.

Etiquette In the Nursery English
Army Nnrse*--Eyo,scn and Outdoor
Spcrts-.yomcn In Foreign Orders.
Plainly Dressed Royal Children.
Among the successful applicants for
admission to practice law passed by the
supreme court commissioners yesterday
was Mrs. Amanda G. Peters, formerly
Miss Shay of this city. She was the only
woman among those who took the ex-
animation, but she made as creditable
a showing as any of the rest, and al
though the test was rigid she proved to
be soundly equipped in knowledge Of
the law.
1t is much to the credit of Mrs. Pc
tiers that she was able to pass the exam
nation. for what she knows of the law
she has learned by her own efforts aud
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
Is Well Supplied.

A big shortage in the apple crop is
reported, but Uncle Sam can get
through the coming winter all right on
the fruits of victory. st. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
Want the Neighhorhood 1mproyea.

The newspapers of Japan seem to
have settled the Philippine problem for
the United States. They want Uncle
Sam for neighbor. --Columbus Dis
patch
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Eberle, Mr.. Byrne and Mr.. Gala
han have finished their engagement with
the Byron Douglas company and on
leaving the island yesterday received a
right royal send off. One enthusiastic
friend rang the fire bell, another shot off
cannon crackers and as the boat left,
handkerchiefs were waving all along the
shore. Mr.. Eberle, who is acting man
ager for Mr.. Charles Frohman's Secret
Service company, went to New York and
thence goes to Chicago, where the COM
pany opens an engagement September 20.
Mr.. Scott Cooper another popular MEM
Der of the Douglas company, left for New
York yesterday accompanied by Mrs.
Cooper. !.
Mr.. Lows has closed an engagement
with stock company In Toronto and
will play there this season. His wife will
also be member of the same company.
Major John r. Myrick, 9th Artillery.
is detailed temporarily as acting Judge
advocate of the Department of the East.
The following dined with W. FL. Smith
at his new home, "The Elm, Raymond.
yesterday: c. J. Pennell. G. I. Ilsley,
W. W. Fielding, Peter Peterson, G. W..
Berry. r. P. Berry and A. o. Churc b.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
LIEUT.. LuCIEN STACY.
A Maine Officer Who Came Home to Die
After Serving at Santiago.

Lieut.. Luoien Stacy. Co. F, Goth In
fantry, U. S. A., died of nalarial fever,
aged go, Saturday night, September 4th,
at the residences of his brother, DR.. Clin-
ton Stacy, Gorham, Maine. Lieut.. Stacy
was student at Bowdoin college in the
class of '93, and left the college in his
Junior year. From Bowdoin college
Lieut.. Stacy entered West Point and was
graduated in of. At college he was re-
spected and loved by both instructors and
classmates and was considered young
man of purpose and worth. At West
Point the same characteristics were
recognized and, IL he had lived, his
country would have been fortunate in the
services of faithful servant. brave
soldier, and true gentleman. Lieut.
Stacy served through the entire Santiago
de Cuba campaign. as an of11cer in the
regular army ana returned recently on the
Gale. arriving in 0orham. Me-, Tuesday.
August 8oth. During the delirium Of
fever this brave soldier. whose life was
sacrifice 30 his country. seemed to live
again the Santiago campaign, his mind
constantly on bis duty rejecting the SER
vice in which he was engaged. The kind
words which he ussd In addressing the
men Under his command, IN his hours Of
delfrium, nade evident that the soldiers
have lost what they most need, one Of
those forbearing and efficient officers,
thoughtful Of their welfare above his
own. Lieut. Stacy leaves a father and
mother living at Kezar Falls, Maine. = !.
The funeral services will be held at the
residence of Mr.. Stacy, Kesar Falls, Me. i,
Tuesday afternoon. September 9th.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
SALE OF THE PREBLE HOUSE
PROPERTY.

On Saturday the agreements we're
signed by which the Preble House
corporation property passed into the
hands of Mr.. E. E. Proctor, these agree.
ments being that the property shall be
duly transferred on October 1st
The Prebls House corporation property
extends IL 0feet on Congress street from
the corner Of Preble street, and down to
Cumberland street. 1t takes the Preble
house and stores connected Herewith,
several wooden buildings and the large
brick block corner Of Preble and Cumber-
land streets This property is capitalized
at $3.50, 900, of which the stock Of the Il.
N. Jose estate-one thousand shares of
the value Of one hundred dollars each
swings the property. The other $50, 900
is bonded, 500, Of the bonds being in
the hands Of investors and the remaining
$50 coo held to meet first mortgage that
comes due next June.
1t is reported that Mr.. Proctor repre-.
sents Mir. John z. Martin, the former
proprietor of the Falmouth hotel, Mr.. j.
G. White, the present proprietor of the
PrebIe holds an eight years lease.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
ST. LUKE's CATHEDRAL.

A large congregation was present at
the celebration of divine service at st.
Luke's Cathedral yesterday, and also the
full choir. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Medley
and the Rev. Mr.. Jones, son of the late
John Winslow Jones of this city were the
officiating priests. The sermon was
preached by the visiting clergymen, and
the leading thought was that home is the
place in which Christian kindness and
courtesy should be especially practiced.
Mr.. Jones is an impressive reader. The
beautiful collect for the thirteenth Sun.
day after Trinity was received by the
bishop, who officiated as celebrant Of the
Holy Sacrament IS
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
NOTICE.

Unpaid Sidewalk Assessments on land OF
nonresident owner, situated In the City Of
Deering. in the County of Cumberland, for the
year one thousand. eight hundred and ninety
seven.
The nonresident proprietor of the following
tract or parcel of land real estate in the City
of Deering in the County Of Cumberland, are
hereby notified that the same are assessed and
taxed in the list of sidewalk Assessments Ger
titled to the subscriber as Treasurer Of the City
of Deering for the year 1891 by the City Clerk;
that the same remains unpaid at this date, and
that three months from the date of assessment
have elapsed.
Rogers, Edwin A.,
Land on the southerly side of Fes-
sender ST., bounded easterly by land of
Georgia Todd, ives erly by land of John Wilson.
Frontage, 30 #. Width, 6 fl. Amount unpaid,
$16.17
And If no person shall appear to discharge
saidasSesSment or tax on or before the fifteenth
day of October, 1898, at nine of the clock in the
forenoon. shall proceed TO sell at the 0fic of
the City Treasurer in said Deering. by public
auction to the highest bidder so Much OF said
parcel or tract of real estate or land, asshall be
necessary TO discharge said tax or assessment
and all necessary charges.
L. F. JONES
Treasurer of tho City of
sepbd1aw3wM Deering for the year 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals for constructing about 1900
feet of pipe sewer in Noyes and Devonshire
streets will be received at the office of the Com
missioner of Public Works, City Hall, until
Monday. September 10, 1898, at IL O'Clock m
when they will be publicly opened and read.
The successful bidder will be required to give a
bond in sum and with suretiey satisfactory to
the Commissioner of Public Works to ensure
the proper fulflllment of the conditions of the
contract Blanks on which proposals must be
made, and plans. specifications and further in
Commissioner, who reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, should he deem it for the inter
est OF the city SO to do. Bids should be marked
proposals Tor Sewer, and addressed to
GEO. N. EERNALD,
Commissioner of Public Works
Portland, Sept s, 1898. sep5dtd
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
BRIEF JoTTINos.

The rebuilding Of the marginal way
pile bridge and Portland and Rochester
coal wharf has been completed.
The city government committee on fire
deuartment went to Diamond Island Sat-
urday afternoon and distributed fifteen
Underwriters Fire Extinguishers around
the island where it was Thought they
were needed. The committee made test
of two of the extinguishers and found
that they worked all right.
Driver O'Rourke Of the Chemical, was
called to the head of Chestnut street
Saturday evening to extinguish small
fire in a popcorn stand. He put out the
fire with pony chemical.
There was b1t one case before the
Municipal court Saturday morning, when
John q. Malone pleaded guilty to the
charge of drunkenness and disturbance.
He was fined S. and costs and upon fail
ure to pay the fine thirty days in jail.
Every lodge of Patriarch Militant of
Maine will be represented at the meeting
of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows, to be held in Boston the week of
September 18th, coming to this city by
regular trains from all parts OF the state
meeting the Cantons of this city when all
will take a special train for Boston,
September Goth.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Portland Past Chancellors' association
will be held at K. Of P. hail. this
evening at O'Clock. AS this is the first
meeting of the season it is hoped large
number will be present. The motion to
amend the bylaws will come up.for act
ion; therefore take notice and govern
yourselves accordingly.
The Portland club will give reception
to the Republican candidates and proml-
nent party workers, next Friday evening.
Mr.. Reed will be there and make brief
address.
Eleven members of the Saco Cycle club
rode TO Portland, Saturday, and took the
boat for Boston, intending to make a
century run from Boston to Saco today.
Officers Pickett, Chase and Ball made
a call on John Howley at the corner of
Federal and Temple streets Saturday
night and seized a large quantity of beer
and "hard stuff.
Steamer Island Belle made her last trip
of the season to Peaks island Saturday
afternoon. The season was brought to a
rather early close owing to an accident to
her propeller at Diamond cove Saturday
afternoon, which will require few days
to repair.
The Grand Chapter of Maine, Order OF
the Eastern Star, will meet at Augusta,
September Sth. All members of Iona
chapter are invited to represent. Cars
leave the sbnion station att a. m. Iona
ohapter, Ma 81. o. E. s., will open their
regular meeting. September 18th.
Yhere were several lively showers last
evening, accompanied by thunder and
lightning.
There were a number of arrests for
drunkenness yesterday.
The harbor excursions were we'll
patronized yesterday; many went to Old
sksfsahard Pier.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05

The morning train from Montreal yes
terday brought the Hibernian Knights of
Montreal on q visit to the order in this
city.
Upon the arrival of the train at the
railway station the visiting Sir knights
were met by Captain Raglan and commit
tee from the Uniform Rank, A. o. a. Of
Portland and trolley cars were taken to
the Portland Tavern on Federal street,
the headquarters Of the visit6rs during
their stay. Here, In few pleasant words,
Captain Raglan welcomed the guests to
which Captain Rowley of the Montreal
knights replied. Breakfast was then en-
joyed and after the meal was over the
company was taken to Hibernian hall
where they met the Portland Sir Knights.
At 1890 a m. the two companies
marched to the Cathedral of th6 Immacu-
late Conception where mass was celebrat-
ed. The remainder Of the day was devoted
to trips to points about Portland escorted
by the Portland company.
These were the visiting Sir Knights:
Capt. F. Rawley, First Lieut.. Kearns,
Second Lieut.. P. Doyle, James McIvor,
Col. B. Feeney, A. ]. McCracken. r.
Kelly, P. Tobin. T. Heaney, N. Gun
ningbam. NJ. Tracey, j. Foley, J. S.
Lewis, M. Fallan. P. Hart, S. Sullivan,
F. O'Donnell, W. Mi tchell, P. McLear.
Accompanying the party was Mrs. A. j.
McCracken and two children, Mrs. Dole
and Mrs. Tobin.
The visitors are fine looking body Of
men and their figures are well set off by
their blue and gold uniforms.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
FOR THE STATE FAIR.

The Maine Central is making special
excursion rates to all who wish to visit
the state fair at Lewiston this week.
Excursion tickots from Portland, Wood
ford's, Westbrook junction, Cumberland,
West Falmouth and Walnut Hill, for $1.25
and from Freeport for ST. 60 These prices
include admission to the fair. Tickets are
for sale today and will be good to
September 18th. The trains go direct to
The fair grounds.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals for grading yard adjoining
the Chestnut street school will be received at
the off.se of the city clerk, City Hall. until FRI
day, September 9th, 1898, at twelve O'Clock, M.
The successful bidder will be required to give
bond in sum and with surettes satisfactory to
the Committee on Unimproved Real Estate
sioner of Public Works. The Committee reserves
the right to reject any or all bids, should they
deem it for the interest OF the city so 70 DO
Bids should be marked Proposals for grading"
and addressed to the Committee on Unimproved
Real Estate. Sepootd
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
THE MONTAUK.

The United States auxiliary cruiser
Yosemite arrived at New York Friday
morning from League Island Navy Yard.
She then took in tow the monitor Mon
tauk and started back for Leauge Island,
whore the monitor will be put out of COM
mission.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05

$50 ye to every land,
Go forth at My command,
Led by My guiding hand,-
Mine is the power.n
Thou, Lord. the Holy Ghost.
Breathe on thy waiting host
Supremest Gift,-
Those who thy will proclaim.
Those who confess they name
All who midst sin and shame
The Cross uplift.
Father, Almighty King,
Unto thy care we bring
This child Of thine;-
Guard her on land and sea,
strength and deliverence be; e
When earthly helpers fee
Send grace divine.
As in the days of old,
With mercies manifold
Her way prepare,
Now Lord of thine let fall,
Thy nighty truth prevail
Nor fear our hearts assatl
Or here or there.
The exercises closed with the bene
diction, given by Rev. DR.. Daniels.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
TO BEsMUSTERED OUT.

Washington, Septic mber 3.-Adjutant
Corbin today made the announcement
of the intention of the war department
in the matter of mastering out the volun-
seers: Regiments which have been desig-
mated for muster out include the First
Maine infantry; B, Maine heavy artil-
lery; G, Maine heavy artillery; D, Maine
heavy artillery.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
MAINE FESTIVAL CHORUS.

The Maine Music Festival chorus will
meet for rehearsal on Monday evening,
5th inst, at 7.80 sharp, Kotzschmar hall
The members Of the chorus should be on
hand In full number. Mr.. Chapman will
be present to conduct. Those who do not
attend tonight cannot sing at the Festi-
val unless they can give good excuse.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
SAILED FOR PORTLAND.

The schooner S. P. Hitchcock cleared
from Philadelphia for Portland Saturday.
The schooner Mark Gray sailed from
Perth Amboy for Portland and the
schooner Grace Davis from New York for
this port.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
FUNERAL OF W. A. CARPENTER

The funeral of W. A. Carpenter took
place yesterday afternoon at Forest City
cemetery, where he was buried in the
soldiers lot. Rev. Mr.. Southworth
OBLIGATED, and delegation of Thatcher
Post, G. A. r attended the services. A
SQUAD from the United States Artillery
from Fort Preble, was present and fred q
volley over the grave, and the bugler
sounded "Taps." Mr.. Carpenter was a
resident of Lewiston. but we understand
that he had no family there.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ToDAY.
"Slrs. winsiow's Soothing ryrup.

Has been used over Fifty Years by mllnons Oh
mothers for their children while Ieetning
with perfect success. 1t socthes tho chlio,
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wino
Collie. regulates the bowels. and is the best
remedy for DiarrhOea whether arising Tosa
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part OF the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. % cts
bottle
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
INFANTS OUTFITS COUNTER.

INFANTS OUTFITS COUNTER.
Three styles of fig
ured white P. K. at 18c
a yard, marked down
from 25c. Also a lot of
infants Cloak Bibs, silk
and lawn, lace trimmed,
at 45c, marked down
from ooc.
In same section, a Lot
of broadcloth Refers,
for children four to six
years, navy blue, red
and green, at $3.50 been
$6.48.
LADIES' SWEATERS.
A small lot OF worsted
Sweaters, navy blue and
white, at $3.50, were
$3.50. Also a lot of
ladies' outing flannel
Dressing Sacks, at 36c.
Special values.
CORSETS COUNTER
A small lot of the "R
& G" Corsets, white
and drab, at CSC, marked
down from $1.25, slightly
soiled.
BASEMENT.
One lot of blue and
white Baking Dishes at
nc, been 15c.
One lot of individual
Butter Plates at zoe a
dozen, been 35c.
One lot Of Door Mats
at 27c, were 3oc.
One lot of office waste
Paper Baskets, slightly
soiled at 27c, were 42c.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05

The last chance of the season for visit
ing Lake Winnipesuakee comes on Sep
tember It'll.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
TWO SOLDIERS DEAD.

Worcester, Mass. September 3.-Two
more soldiers of the Second Massachusetts,
raciment died here today.