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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

Last Sunday was red letter day, SO to
speak, in the pulpits of Wilmington,
North Carolina The various olergymen
related how they and their parishioners
had been promoting civilization during
the week by hunting down ringers
and soaring them away from the
polls with Winchester rifles and
Calling guns. The pastor of the
First Presbyterian church said that
since they had last met within those walls
ssby the good hand of our God upon us,
they had taken city and redeemed it fol-
civilization. Tho pastor of the Baptist
church was convinced that the whites had
been doing Gods service, as the results
had been felt in business, in politics and
in the church. The Episcopal pastor was
still more pronounced. Evidently in his
opinion only by doing what they had
done had they escaped divine wrath. for
he said, IF we allow anything to divert
us from carrying out the good Intentions
which prompted us in this redemptive
crusade, we may expect Gods visitation
upon us, for Gods retribution is every
where discernible in history" The most
important transactions which SO con-
tributed to the promotion Of civilization
con sisted of the looting of print
ing Office and it's destruction by fire,
and the shooting of twenty-four
negroes, for just what nobody
knows. This was the process by which a
city was redeemed to civilization. When
this process is applied to the Malay pi-
rates there may be results not SO pleasant
to the civilizers. The Malays are not
quite so inofensive as sniggers," aDd
they are said to shoot quite as well as
white men.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

The slight attention which the recent
outrages upon the negro In North and
South Carolina have received at the
North is remarkable, especially in view
of the fact that religious bodies have
had the subjsct of our duties to inferior
races very much on their minds of late.
Religious associations which have not
hesitated to recommend the permanent
occupation of the Philippines with all
the burden to the American people which
it necessarily involves, in order that we
might rescue the inferior races of those
islands from the cruel tyranny OF Spain
have seen negroes shot by the dozen
during the past few weeks simply because
they undertook to exercise privilege
solemnly guaranteed to them by the con-
suitution. without a word of comment or
protest. Senator Tillman recently said
that there had been a great change OF
sentiment in the north in relation to the
rights of inferior races and it looks very
much as il he was right.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
TERESA WILL BE ABANDONED.

= Washington, November ..16. Naval au'
thorities are convinced that upon Capt.
McCalla's report on the condition of the
Infanta Maria Teresa, the vessel Is shown
TO be worthless hulk, and will be aban-
doned. But the department. has not given
up hope Of saving one Of Cevera' 3 flee;
to ornament the American navy and
expects to receive a definite proposition
soon from the Neptune company, a Nor
wegian wrecking concern, on the subject
Of raising the Colon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

According to the commander of the
transport Arizona. who has just arrived
from Manila, Aguinaldo has promised
his troops that as soon as the Spaniards
withdraw he will attack the Americans
and kill off our soldiers faster than the
United States can send them to the ISL
ands. Observe how grateful these people
are for their rescue from Spanish tyran-
NJ and OPPRESSION.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

A Senator, whose name is not given,
says that when the Spanish treaty appears
in the Senate it will be accompanied by
a proposition from England to buy the
Philippines of us at $500, 600. 900. The
story is important if true, but in all
nrohabiIity it is not true.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

Altogether the most interesting testi.
mony yet given before the War Commits
sion is that which came from Gen. Brock
inridge. When the war broke out
Gen. Breckenridge was inspector general
of the army. but the Office was "emascu-
lated'' 1--WE quote Gen. Breckinridge's
language, )and he sought active service in
the field The General made it clear
enough that he had very poor opinion. of
attributing his success at Santiago to
lack of nerve on the part of the Spanish
commander and the fighting qualities
of the American troops. 10 question If
Gen. Shafter had called him to his quar-
ters and offered to hand over the COM
mand to him Gen. Breckenridge declined
to make answer. A story to this effect
was recently published in some newspaper
and undoubtedly the question put to Gen.
Breckenridge was based upon 1t. While
the Generals refusal to answer is not
quite equivalent to an admission
of the truth of the story it is likely
to be SO regarded quite generally, unless
Gen Shnfter has something to say In deni-
al, especially in view of the fact that at
one point OF the campaign Cen. Smarter
showed by his dispatches that his spirits
were greatly depressed. There was tinge
of personal resentment in Gen. breckin.
ridges testimony, and it was not without
good cause. If, as he evidently thinks. ne
was turned down by Secretary Alger Tor
no better reason than to help some OF the
latter's Michigan favorites.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

DR.. Giddings of Gardiner argues
through of a column in the Kennehec
journal to show that in certain Glasses Of
cases juries should be made up of experts.
But one who has listened to the conflict
ing testimony of experts when witnesses
would be likely to conclude that jury of
experts would never agree on anything.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

If bribery is SO common in PeDnsyl-
vania as has been alleged somebody ought
to do profitable business this winter
catching bribers. For every one
caught Quay has offered $4,000 and
Vanamaser $40, COO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

There appears to be movement in pro-
gress among the Democratic leaders to
sidetraok Congressman Bailey who has
been generally recognized as the Demo-
cratic leader in the present House, and
confer that distinction upon somebody
else. Croker appears to be engineering
the AFFAIR, and perhaps his journey out
West, which is made ostensibly for his
health, is to confer with other bosses in
furtherance of his scheme. Probably no
attempt will be made to supplant Bailey
with Northern Democrat. 1.-THE South.
ern Democrats are in too big a majority
for that-but some Southern Democrat
may be found more tractable than Bailey
and more ready to listen to the views of
New York. We venture to predict that
Bailey will not be side tracked without a
lively fight. While not pronounced sue,
cess as leader he has shown on several
occasions both in and out of Congress
that he can fight, and fight hard, with
the shot gun as well as with his tongue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER II.

Congressman-elect Roberts of Utah has
three wives. but out of Difference to the
notions prevailing at the national capital
he viii leave two of them behind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
BY F. 0. BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
Assignees' Auction Sale Of
GRANITE QUARRY, ENGINES
Il BOILERS. FIXTURES,
sc. AT.FREEP0RT, ME.

We shall sell on "Wednesday; Dec, It'll. at2.so
D. M, on the premises. the E. B. Mallett Free
port Light Granite Quarry, at Freeport, Me.
This property consists of about tw 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 r. r:
tracks at freeport village, with buildings and
ONCE thereon, suitable for the. handling and
polishing of granite. Quarry is equipped in
iirst class manner with all necessary parapher-
na:ia. tools and fixtures including engine and
boiler steam derricks, team drills. stone cut
tiers. polishing machines, snatting, blacksmiths
shops, in fact all tools and fixtures necessary to
the conducting of a first class quarry, ali of
which is in good condition, Total cost of the
property and fixtures before development over
$4,000. The granite of this quarry has fine
reputation for building and statuary work.
by rail and water. This fine proper,y. will be
sold absolutely without reserve at auction, and
offers a splendid opportunity for parties inter-
ested in this line of business or contemplating
engaging in same. A 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 auctioneers,
or to j. W. Symonds and 9. s. Cook, assignees
of Z. b. Mallett, at Portland, Me. nov1sdtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
NOR POLITIC
(Bishop Hall of Vermont. !

Gin my judgment neither right nor
policy would be served by our adoption of
what is called an imperial policy. We
entered upon the war with Spain with
certain clearly defined aims, and with
voluntary Reputation of any policy of
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. We have not been
behind hand in denouncing land
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17

The ballot law seems to still be a sub.
iect for discussion, and we are glad to
note that large majority of the people
favor an extension and improvement of
the system rather than its abolition.
More secrecy seems to be the require
ments that'are asked for. This is right
and while 1t may be true that the average
man cares not who knows how he votes,
at the same time it is not pleasant when
heelers trig your every movement Under
the old system you can lead the horse to
drink and mako him drink. Under the
new law you can lead him, but he
drinks what he finds to be the most pals
tahla
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
DEsERv WE'D HONOR.
(Rockland Star.)

Deserved honor has come to Mrs. L. M.
N. Stevens of Maine in her election as
president of the National W. G. L. u,
and her many friends in Rockland will
be greatly pleased to learn of her advance
Inent. Mrs. Stevens, to an extraordinary
degree. enjoyed the confidence of the late
Miss Frances Willard, and has for many
years been we'll known through her
prominence in temperance work. MIS-.
Stevens is in every way qualified for the
position which she will adorn. She is a
born organizer and as presiding officer
remarkably efficient, thoughtful, force
full speaker and all in all very talented
woman. No more worthy successyr to
Miss Willard could have been found than
Mrs. Stevens.
IMPERIALISM NEITHER RIGHT
Hr<n NOR rnrC
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-17
CURRENT COMMENT.
SOME OF THE "LITTLE AMERI
CANS"
(Boston Transcript.)

(Boston Transcript.)
Those who speak of antiimperialists al
.slittle Americana not appear 10
realize their own foolishness. II Hosr
and Boutwell, of Massachusetts, Morrill,
and Edmunds of Vermont, Reed of
Maine, Hawley of Connecticut and num-
Der of others in that class are New Eng
lands "little Americans" she certainly
has no big ones this side of heaven.
THE BALLOT LAW.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-07-16

Mr.. Arnold TOmpklns of the Depart
ment OF Pedagogy of the University OF
Illinois wrote the American Book Com.
pany, New York, the following letter,
which speaks for itself:
Dear Sirs-Thanks for the copy of
McMasters' School History of the u.
=. ! believe II Is n most excellent book.
] have examined with some care, ana
! do not see how II could he improved.
or course ! am not a historian, ana
speak only from the standpoint of a
teacher. 1t IL well adapted to purposes
Of instruction. The summaries are ad-
mlrable. The book Is an original treat
ment, by master of the subject; and
with this, 1t has good adaptation ia
school room purposes.
yours truly.
ARNOLD TOMPKINs."
%S~
| Hon. Clayton Il. Crafts Is winner In
the Seventh senatorial district. ana Is
sure to go back to the Illinois Legisla-
ture next January.
&eA
A person called Young Ernst, because
he Is n son of Old Ernst. Is said to be
after Aldermanic hOnOrs in the Twen.
| ty-tirst Ward.
@eA
Everybody Is glad to see Roger c.
Sullivan on top again. lie is u true
friend and a tireless worker, ana the
buns who thought they had him out
| are badly fooled.
%eA
The Republican machine has given
instructions to the Republican Alder
men to vote against street car fran
chise extension and 1t Is said that they
will obey.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-10-27

engaged him in argument ON religion,
which Mr.. Hittell attacked, finally
winding up by saying: "See here, Mas
sett, you ought to get my book en- 'Evi'
dence Against Christianity that will
convince YOU" Very we'll, said Mas
sett, 81 will So the next time he en-
tered bookstore he asked for it. The
clerk showed him the work in two vol
umes. GLOW much is it ?" said Massett
"Three dollars" replied the clerk.
"What ?" exclaimed Massett, "three dol
lars. Take it back, sir, take it back;
l prefer to remain a Christian"
The kentucky volunteers had for
some time difficulty in getting their
rations from Uncle Sam. The colonel
Jared like the privates and treatd them
as if they were sons of his, but this did
not alter the fact that at first they al
most starved.
The boys kept up their spirits, how
ever, and were even disposed to indulge
in pleasantries at their beloved cOlonel's
expense, and one morning company
lined up before his tent, sang him a
song, and told him how hungry they
were. Then they told him they had a
request to make, which they feared he
might not grant. The colonel told
them to make the request fearlessly.
"Please, sir, have you a calendar :"
asked deep voice, respectfully, at one
end of the line.
GA calendar ?" repeated the colonel.
"Why certainly. Orderly-But what
do you want with calendar ?" he asked,
a bit mystifed.
"Please, sir, said a squeak from the
littelest man at the other end of the line,
"we should like to eat the dates" and
thereupon the soldiers ran.
Somehow the story of the dearth of
food got aboard and proved blessing.
It touched the hearts of the mothers in
blue grass and bear grass, and after
that the boys had the fat of the land
Harper's Weekly.
o kO
Henry Peck-It's curious that
in selecting war jewelry men favor
ed cartridges and women swords.
Mrs. Henry Peck Not at all!
The sword is the weapon Of COM
mand--Jewelers' Weekly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-10-27

must be pretty ole now-she's about
105 years old now"
GA hundred and five years. ex-
claimed the lady. "Why, what on earth
is she doing up there, in New Haven ?"
"Deed, don't know what she's dom
ma'am," replied Jeff in all seriousness,
"She's up there living with her grand
MOTHER chicago Journal.
oKo
Hugh Jennings tells how Mike Kelly
gave him a chance to hit the ball the
first time they met in game away
back in 81, which was old jennings
first game in fast company, he being in
the Louisville association team.
"The first time 1 came to the bat, y
said Jennings, "KelIy, who was catch
ing, said to me: Where are you from p
1 replied, From minor league Your
first season out, eh q said Kel. Yes
replied.
"Well, that being the case, here comes
a straight one,' said the king. The
next instant the ball came across the
plate as straight as string. 1t was
beauty. 'Why didn't you go after it !?
said Kelly, in an undertone.
81 thought you were kidding me-
replied. well, the same thing goes
this time said Kel. Here comes an
other straight one.'
II cut loose at the ball. 1t was
straight one and I made base hit.
Kelly's team was away in the lead, and
the next time 1 came to the bat Kelly
said: "The same thing goes this time
kid. 1 have signed for straight one
1 banged at the first ball pitched and
made single.
When 1 went to the bat for the third
time Kelly said: 1.-TWO hits in ore
game is pretty fair for a yungster.'
You will have to go it on your own
hook this time l didn't make another
hit.
cit showed what good heart Kelly
had. He saw that was nervous and
fidgety and afraid of not holding on to
my job, so he made it possible for me
to secure two hits."-Exchange.
O&O
The San Francisco Argonaut tells a
new story about Stephen Massett, SO
we'll known years ago as "Jeems Pipes
When he was editor of the Marysville
(Cal9 Herald, Mr.. Hittell, the well.
known California pioneer and author
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-10-27

ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
"A where for ''The Story of the Philippines"
by Murat Halstead, commissioned by the
Government as Ofhcial Historian to the War
Department. The book was written in army
camps at San Francisco, on the Pacific with
General Merritt, in the hospitals at Honolulu,
in Hong Kong, in the American trenches at
Manila, in the insurgent camps with AguinaldO,
on the deck of the Olympia with Dewey, and in
the roar of battle at the fall of Manila. Bonan-
"a for agents. Brimful of original pictures
spot. Large book. Low prices. Big Profits.
Freight paid. Credit given. Drop all trashy
unofficial war books. Outfit free. Address, F.
T. Barber, Sec'y., Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
Daily camera., 1898-10-01
The Democrats.

The Democratic county convention
vas called to order IN Union ball by
Chairman E J. Ingram at 1880 this
morning. Lewis Young was appointed
temporary chairman anu Norton Nom
gomery secretary.
Upon motion the matter OF credentials
was placed IN me hand, of the secretary.
No contests were reported. The tenn
porary org anlzatlon was made perma
Mt.
AT this juncture B. l.. Carr and 0. H.,
Wangehn ap oeared with the resolutions
passed by the Silver Republicans recon-
menulng the appointment OF committee
TO confer regarding fusion.
Resolutions ldenucal with those OF the
Silver Republ cans were then passed. l.
c Paddock, a. w. Cusnman and Jaw
Byron were appointed as committee 10
present the resolutions to the Popull Il
convention. The convention then ad-
journed till alter dinner
Upon re assembling at o'clock, the
notification from the Popuiist5 stating
that the fusion resolution had been re
lie ted Was received. AT the same time a
lommittee from the Silver Repuonc An
convention reported that that body had
appointed conference committee to
consider fusion only with the Democrats.
The convention at PAS went into eHecut-
i've session to consider the Silver Re-
pubicans' proposition and sent MIR.
Bentley to notify them of the fact.
Daily camera., 1898-10-01
The Silver Republicans.

The Silver Republicans met in ad-
journed session in the county court room
al Ic m. Henry Drumm presided and
L. P. Mcclure acted as secretary.
b. L. Carr then presented the follow.
ing resolution:
Whereas, The financial issue is the
paramount issue before the American
people today. aud large majority OF the
people Of this county are In tavor OF BIZ
metalllsm and the free and unlimited
coinage of silver and gold at a ratio OF
I6 to 1, and
Whereas, The several state conven-
tions OF this state of the Silver kepubll-
can, Democratic and Populist parties
have subordlnated all oeher questions to
this paramount issue and have united
upon state ticket with view to The
absolute defeat of all parties not in favor
of bimetallism; and
Whereas, The several parties in a
majority of the counties of the state have
followed the precedent established by
the several state conv eptions; and
Whereas, The personnel OF the local
ticket in this county is immaterlal as
compared with this paramount issue so
long as good and competent men are
placed IN nomination.
Now, Therefore, The Silver Republi-
cans of Boulde. county, in convention
assembled, do hereby declare that in
their judgment it is sound and patriotic
| policy on the part of all bimetallists to
unite upon the candidates for local Of
fees and to that end we respectfully sug-
gest to the Democratic and Populist con.
ventions now assembled IN this city, that
committees be appointed by the three
conventions to discuss the situation and.
If possible. arrive at union between the
three parties.
Resolved. That copies of these reso-
iutions be referred to the Populist and
Democratic conventions.
The two committees were then ap-
pointed to present the resolutions TO the
democratic and Populist conventions
lSepator I. P. Maxwell and L. P. Mcclure
were appointed to visit the Populists
and B. L. Carr and y. H. Wangelin the
Democrats.
| After the appointment of conference
committee comprising ]. P. Maxwell. c
| w. Sanborn, Mrs. r. R. Webb, J. P
Haldeman. l. T. McAllis,er, the conven
ton adjourned till p. m.
] When the Silver Republicans receiv
Daily camera., 1898-10-01

ed notification of decided negative 10
their prop p)sal of fusion, they dropped
the PopulisIs and motion WIS passed
mat committee of wo be appointed to
uoiify the Democrats of their willingness,
9 confer on the subject OF fusion. SEN
tor Maxwell and John Barter were ap-
pointed The convention then proceed
cd to attend to matters strictly within the
party. Mr.. Drunm was re elected
chairman of the county committee.
Daily camera., 1898-10-01

The county conventions of the Demo.
cratic. Silver Republican and Populist
parties met in convention in Boulder
this morning to nominate county tickets
The three conventions were originally
called to meet upon the same day so as
to effect fusion. Developments since
that time have indicated that such action
could not be accomplished.
When the three conventions met today
the sentiment of the Popullsts was in op
position to fusion OF any kind, that Of
the Democrats was for tripartite fusion
or none and that of the 81 yer Repu0
cans was for fusion of any kind
The Popu lists. conident Of lndepend
ent strength, were most arrogant In thel
sand, and when the Silver Republicans,
rrpre sehted by Senator J. T. Maxwell,