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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR,

Within few weeks a fully organized
battalion of Porto Rioans, wearing Uncle
Sans uniform, will be performing duty
In their native island under the direction
Of American officers
American bicycles are now being rid
den In all parts of the world. Even in
the great manufacturing countries of Eu-
rope, where workshops and skilled work
men abound, millions of dollars worth
of American bicycles are sold each year.
During the four fiscal years, 1896, 1897.
1888 and 1899 the expectation Of Ameri-
can bicycles have amounted in round
numbers to s20, 100000.
Mrs. Mary Il. kinsley. who has trav
elled extensively In Africa, In paper
read before the Society for Psysohical
Research, says that the natives Of the
west coast of Africa, who have not been
brought into contact with either Chris
tian or Mohammedan religions cultivate
and arrive at high order Of clairvoyance,
but the method of education Is mystery
which Is carefully preserved In the hands
of chosen few.
George W. Snow one of the best known
resident of Bangor, celebrated his oOth
birthday anniversary Sunday. He served
for 80 years In the city council, board Of
assessors. as city clerk and as clerk to
the water board, the last named Office
having been occupied by him for Is years
without break. His private life has
been marked BY considerable literary la
Dor. Among his important works are
1.-THE Msrryrdom of Jacques DeMolay. Z"
u historical Knight Tsmplar poem and a
i've act: tragedy which has never been
published. Besides this he wrote . vAiu-
able history of local templAry, together
with many short stories and poems.
Waller, Yale's high jumper, who made
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

feet. Unless she takes special pains to
build herself up in womanly way, this
unusual demand upon her strength will
result in a serious weakness and disease
of the delicate organs which distinguish
her from man. The encroachnents of
these maladies are heralded by general
weakness and lassitude, headaches, de-
spondercy and irritability, weak back,
pains and dragging down sensations. Neg
lect of these symptoms means invalidism,
insanity or early death.
There is a remedy that will so strengthen
and build up womans special organism,
that she may withstand the strain of long
hours upon her feet and escape the naladies
that would destroy her general health and
her capability as a wife and mother. 1t is
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t builds
up the muscles that support and strengthen
the organs peculiar to the sex. 1t enables
her to stand without feeling pulled down
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

. plucky eight to capture first place for
Yale in the dual games with Harvard, Is
in very bad physical condition as a result
Of the strnin that he endured. Waller
was n member OF the Rough Riders and
was wounded In ths tack of the head hy
o piece of the same shell that killed Hol-
lister of Harvard. He has never recov-
cred from the injury. He was determined
to enter the high jump in order to help
Yale win. The efforts that be made IN
the cold aud rain were too much for him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

The Hollingsworth & Whitney Paper
company at Winslow seems to be Q cor
poration with q SOUL Tho directors have
voted that the salary OF Mr.. Gothlandeer,
staging should be paid to his widow as
long as she remains unmarried. 1t was
also voted that the salary of Samuel Reed
who was also injured at the same time
should continue while he was unable to
work on account OF the accident.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

Texas has just enacted some radical
legislation against the trusts. They are
forbidden hereafter to discriminate in
their sales, and must sell to every body.
Furthermore if they continue to operate
in the state they must take good many
chances, for it is provided that debts
owed to trusts cannot be collected by law.
General legislation of this sort BY the
different states would soon clip the wings
of these ORGANIZATIONS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

1t turns out that the announcement
which has been trying to settle the ques-
lions pending between the United States
and Canada would not meet again, was
premature to say the least. There has
been no definite decision. apparently, but
the probability Is that Eunless something
new happens the commission will reas-
seinbie on the date to which it adjourned.
The outlook. however. for the accomplish
ment of much Is not very bright.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

The ordination Of DIR. Briggs to the
Episcopal priesthood passed off witho al
accident or incident There had been
mum erous rumors that someone would
rise and protest against the oere-
mony. but nobody did, and the exciting
scenes that many of the spectators hoped
to see were not forthcoming. DR.. Briggs
is now fully ordained Episcopal minis
ter, and though his admission has no
doubt been distasteful to many of the
clergy they seem to have no way of
changing the situation, though the Rev.
DR.. Van Wrinkle says the contest is just
begun,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

Chinas refusal of Russia's latest re-
quests for concession for a railroad from
Peking to Manchuria is evidently in
spired by England, since the granting
of 1t would have ruined the Northern
railroad which is British enterprise. 1t
was supposed THAT Russia and England
had come toIsome definite understanding
as regards China. but this demand of
Russia is likely to open the whole contro.
versy again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

The trust idea has worked out an un-
pleasant result in the steel rail business
The absence of competition In the homo
market has SO raised the price that the
Boston Elevated Railroad company has
bought its rails In England, making a
saving thereby Of about thirty-three per
cent. 1t Is fortunate chat the world Is
bigger than any trust.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

The caterpillar is starting in fercely
in the Maine orchards, and his snowy
tents are pitched on . thousand hills. In
the Kennebec valley some orchardists
have already given up hope of making a
successful battle with the pests. In this
vicinity the worms are numerous, but
hardly so alarming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

The assistant secretary of the treasury
estimates that the receipts of the govern
ment are about equal to the expenditure,
and that there will be no deficit during
the next fiscal year sufficient to require
additional revenue legislation. This Is
a more pleasing situation than was to be
expeCted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

The place of the late B. II. Briggs,
of Auburn, on the Maine Board of Agri,
culture will be filled by election by tho
representatives of the Agricultural socie-
tics In Androscoggin County.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

Augusta would seem to be land OF
milk and honey from the statement that
a serious nuisance has been caused in the
city by the buttermilk that runs to waste
from the creamery
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

The trial of George W. Pierce has
cost Androscoggin county i've thousand
dollars, but the people Of Auburn and
Lewiston think it was worth 1t.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

Gov. Roosevelt will not call a special
session of the legislature unless 1t Is
agreed that no changes shall be made In
the franchise tax bill that shall abrogate
Its essential features.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

The Czaf's peace conference is to be
held behind closed doors. That won't
prevent the public from knowing what
is going on, however. The delegates
will leak.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

The Chicago Inter- Ocean remarks that
1.-THE public appearance of the college pro.
lessor as an activs political agitator has
become nuisance" and it proceeds to
say that while there .."is no fgeneral dis
position 10 supervise the opinions Of suoh
. man, thsre Is strong opposition to his
using his ofaos 10 olothe with authority
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

Many Porto Rioans are seeking enlist
ment in the United States army. and 1t
seems likely that in the near future Porto
Ricans will be able to do their own po-
Icing. OF our new colonies Porto Rico
seems to be altogether the best behaved
and most promising.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

Il. @. BatepaAn. the Middle-of- the
road Populist leader of Maine. writes
from Nebraska that William j. Bryan
can never carry that state II he Is nomi.
mated for President.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

"A statue of Julius Caesar has been
added to the art gallery of the Farm
ington Normal School by the graduating
class.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

and without pain
or extreme weari-
ness. 1t cures all
womanly weakness
and disease. 1t fits
her not only for
work, but for
healthy, happy
wifehood and
motherhood.
Mrs. Claus Nelson,
of Pico Heights, Los
Angeles, Cal, Box 81,
writes ~ had fe-
male trouble, and DR..
Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription, together
with the advice given
in his book, cured
me of five years
sickness"
DR.. Pierce's Pei
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

Subscribers whose papers are not delivered
promptly are requested to notify the Office OF
the DAILY PRESS No. 81 Exchange street,
Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

Patrons OF the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses OF their
papers changed as often as they may desire by
notifying tie office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
TERMS,

DAILY PRESS
BY the year. Sc in advance or 81 at the end Of
the year.
by the month. 90 cents.
The DAILY PRESS is delivered at these rates
every morning to subscribers In all parts OF
Portland, and In Westbrook and South Port
land.
MAINE STATE PRESS weekly
BY the year, 81 IN advance. or s1.25 at the
end OF the year.
For six months. 80 cents; Tor three months,
20 cents. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
Weary Woman

Stands Up.-The
hard-worked sales.
la d y-the tire d
shopper, the worn
out mother with
babe in arms-they
one and all stand
up. Man, chival-
rous man, sits
down. This is the
daily spectacle in
modern street cars.
Any col pete n t
physician will tell
you that woman is
peculiarly untitled
to bear the strain of
long hours noou her
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
EZRA HAWKES.,
Real Estate Agent
and Fire Insurance,
sd EXCHANGE ST.

Special attention paid 70 sale OF Real Estate
have parties that want to purchase houses
Kom Seboo to se0oe in western part Of city, also
In other sections of the city, Deering district
Included. Please give me call may12d1ws
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

1t looks as though the United States
might have to dishand the Cuban army
by force.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
Miss Eta Nj. owen,


who has re-entered our employ In the
capacity of Lady Floor Walker and
General Consultation Clerk. Miss Owen
will be at the service of our lady custo-
mers who may wish to consult with her
on the points of style in costume, or
durability and fitness of material; her
long and extensive experience in this
line amply prepares her to be of great
service IN this position and will, we
trust, supply long felt need in this
special department.
We extend a cordial invitation to all
our lady customers to freely and fully
avail themselves of Miss Owens valuable
services in this new sphere and we conf
denly believe that it will prove of mu-
tual benefit to all concerned.
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT.
maylod3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
rTNANcrAL
MAY
INVESTMENT is.

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Portland Street R. R., 1879 4 I-2's
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West Chicago Railway, 1909, 6's
Joliet Railway 1918, 6's
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Erie Telegraph & Telephone, 1925, 6's
Camden & RuckIand Water. 1914 E2's
Twin Village Water Co., 1916, 6's
Worcester & Clinton 81. RI., 1918, 6's
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and ether choice securities.
PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY.
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

Poor, prosecuted VII" laughs Shell,
much amused at her cousins tragic
face "oHw does Ruby stand 1t, and
where Is she2"
Here she comes,'' responds vi, who
is standing with her elbows on the
broad window-sill. "She has been over
at Meadowcroft seeing to the children"
AS she speaks, Miss Widen enters the
room-she starts slightly on seeing
Shell, but there is no look OF welcome
on her face.
What brought you here?" she asks,
imprinting a ceremony-kiss On Shells
upturned face.
1.-THE carriers wagon" answers Shell
naively.
There issues simultaneous exclanaa-
ton Of surprise and horror from the
ladies present.
What in the world induced you to
come by the carriers wagon?" de-
mands Ruby, with face the color OF
beetroot
The spirit of economy" answers
Shell coolly. 81 found fly would be
twelve and sixpences | didn't feel JUS
titled in spending all that on myself,
so / came with the carrier-I and the
parcels together were only one-and-
six"
You were certainly not justified In
becoming disgrace TO us all and caus-
ing the finger Of scorn to be pointed
at our poverty" excIaims Ruby hotly.
There was only one old woman be-
sides myself" explains Shell calmly;
''and l don't think she'll point the
finger of scorn because she called me
.dearie' all the way, and seemed quite
pleasant old body"
Don't scold her, huby-the child
meant WELL" interposes Mrs Widen,
with a smile at She'll And how did
you leave things at home, dear7"
Ito be Continued-)
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

TO agree with you, old boyi" he re-
marks in a meditative tone. 81 don't
hate Shell; / know she is a brick to
the children-they adore her; but, see
ing that she does nothing but snub me
when we meet-well. l don't adore
heri"
1t is Of no use to waste more words
On the subject" says Robert, impa-
tiently-"we are neither OF use likely
to see her again for month or So"
''Tant mieuxl" remarks Ted, placid
ly.
IF I couldn't pronounce French bet
ter than you do I'd stick to English !"
said Robert, in tone Of irritation
Never mind-I shall set that all
right when we are on the other side
OF the Channel" returns Ted, with
comic confidence. How is a fellow
to speak French if he has never been
abroad?"
HE needn't attempt it," says Robert,
severely.
HIM l think l will retire behind
the newspaper till the wind has chang
ed quarter" remarks Ted. in loud con-
fidence to the world in general
well, 1 do feel out OF temper" adj
mits Robert, in self-deprecating
voice, as he turns and enters the
house.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10
CHAPTER XII.

1t is three o'clock. The early din
ner is over at Gorse Cottage; as Violet
puts it, the one excitement of the day
has come to an end.
Before a freshly-lighted fire Mrs
Widen sits enveloped in white knit
ted shawl; she has established herself
for an afternoon doze, and looks upon
the whole tolerably comfortable. The
same cannot be said of her niece Vio-
let, who is established beside the low
easement window in a folding Amer
lean chair with carpet seat. A look Of
utter boredom mars her pretty face,
whilst her pale pink costume Is mar
tistically finished OF by wooden anti
macassar-striped scarlet and black;
she holds book in her hands. but
seems to be thinking rather than read
ing, and evidently her thoughts are not
like her dress, rose colored.
Good gracious mel" cries laugh
ing voice, suddenly breaking in upon
the silence which has reigned in the
room for the last half-hour. What is
the matter? Has everybody got colds
or what, that you are all wrapped up
like Egyptian mummies?"
She'll" cries Mrs Widen, starting
out of her half doze with a frightened
look, what has happened? Why have
you Gomez"
"Only a freak of mine, mother dearl
l just thought l should like mouthful
of bracing air." laughs Shell, as she
kisses her mother half dozen times.
and then turns a scrutinizing gaze all
round the room.
Mrs. Widen returns the kisses with
interest-if one corner of her heart is
warmer than another, Shell possesses
that corner.
81 was afraid something had hap
pened," she says, with her eyes still
fixed lovingly on her daughters face;
''but 1 am very glad that you decided
to join us-only you might have writ
ten, dear"
You are welcome as the flowers in
May" cries Violet, who has left her
chair, and at this iuncture gives Shell
a cousinly hug, only you were an aw
full goose to come, If ever get back
to Mudford, wild horses shall never
drag me to a moor again"
But what is the matter with the
moor?" asks Shell. Il thought it per-
fresh and free and wild and breezy;
then the village itself is so quaint
could spend six weeks in sketching it."
But can't sketch, you see.' yawns
Violet; land as to its being fresh and
wild and breezy, why, it is like mid
thoroughly warm again. BY the way.
did you see Mr.. Champley, and did you
bring the wraps l asked for?"
Il did; and. what is more, brought
your velveteen dress"
"You thoughtful darling, I believe
again, now you have come"
1--WE certainly do find it very cold
here" interposes Mrs. Wiiden's gentle
voice: and the house is so scantily
furnished that one seems devoid Of
comfort"
of scorn. do those American chairs
comfort? There is no couch
and no coal-box, the windows and
doors are simply draught-traps, and the
carpets are so full Of holes one is in
constant danger Of tripping. Wait till |
you have seen the window curtains on |
a windy night-it is case OF perpetual |
as a climax. I have only |
two blankets on my bed."
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10
HOW TO TELL HORSES AGE.
Much Experience Required and Many
Things Have to Be Considered

Much Experience Required and Many
Things Have to Be Considered
To distinguish merely between the
young horse and the old, it is only
necessary to remember few salient
facts. The first is that the milk teeth
are present in the horses mouth until
he is between 4 and years old. The
second fact is that the mark" or
dark central depression on the surface
Of the incisors becomes gradually worn
out, and in a horse over s years old
has nearly always disappeared from
the teeth of the lower jaw The third
fact Is that the shape Of the tooth IS
much wider from side to side than
it is from front to back AS the horse
becomes older the surface becomes pro-
gressively narrower, from side to side,
and thus, instead Of remaining always
oblong, it becomes triangular, and
then in very old animals fattened from
side to side. In young horses. then,
we Judge the age by observing which
OF the milk teeth are present, and
which have been replaced by perma-
nent ones. To distinguish between
the milk teeth and the permanent, re-
member that the milk teeth are small
er whittier, and have distinct neck.
Until q colt is over 2 years old his
teeth are all milk teeth, and the age
Is estimated from the amount Of wear
shown on the crowns OF the teeth Be
tween 2 and the first Of the perma-
uent teeth make their appearance, and
push out the middle two teeth In both
upper and lower jaws. A horse Is
said to be years old when these cen
trail permanent incisors are fully in
wear. During the next summer the
second pair of permanent teeth appear,
and when they are fully grown and IN
wear the horse is years old Be
tween 4 and the last pair makes It's
appearance, and now the horse has
what is called a full mouth So far
both mares and horses are alike, but
at or near years old the CANNES, or
''tushes." appear in the male sex only.
Up to the end d this period the de-
termination Of the age is q COMPARE
lively easy matter, and any one who
is at all observant can readily give the
age of horses by looking at their teeth
After full mouth is attained il is
more difficult matter. and the difficulty
of accurately telling the age of old
horses is greater in proportion to their
age. So much is this the case that 1t
is popularity supposed that it is i'm
possible to tell the age Of horses after
they are years old. This may be
true to a great extent among the I'M
trained and inexperienced. but to an
expert 1t is not difficult to tell the age
up to Is years with fair degree OF ac-
curacy, and after that age to approx
innate it within couple OF years. To
do this successfully requires much ex-
perience and careful inspection of all
visible indications Of age. To rely
upon one only. such as the mark" is
to court defeat All should be OBJ
seryed-the mark, the shape Of the
teeth. their length and the angle at
which they meet those OF the other
jaw.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

Mrs. Bizler-"Charles 1 don't think
we will go 10 Starhsh Beach. after all.
hear that Mrs. Dibble is going TO b.
there" Mr.. What of that!
There'n be room enough for both OF
you" Mrs. Bizler-"Charles Bizler.
1 met that woman at the beach three
summers. and l am not going to be
brought in contact with that tambour
work of hers again. I'm tired and sick
OF the sight OF it.'-Boston Tram
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

A seat In the New York stock exchange
has been sold for 49,, 900. which is only
81 800 below the record However, no man
on the exchange can keep his feet or fnan-
cial standing without a seat
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

A soldier in Manila says: 'The inhab-
itants there wear simply smile, while
some of the more bashful affect a garter
string" Also, during the dry season it
rains only six days in the week, but dur
ing the rainy season it rains only once, and
that is all the time"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

''I'll show You pretty quick who is the
boss around here roared Mr.. Henry Peck
to the assembled servants. just then his
wife came in This said Mr.. Peck, slid
ing out, sis the person l referred to-"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

A catalogue Of 300 prizes, suitable to
every taste and condition, mailed on in
curry Prizes given for saving Diamond
"C' Soap wrappers. Address Cudahy
Soap Works, South Omaha. Neb.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10
oat.-e41-e Inche. LONG.

The Dat marvel-what Will 900 such
long heads per acre weigh? 1886 lbs
$50 Bushels Such a yield pays bigl
postage to JOHN A. SALZER SEED
COMPANY, LA CROSSE. WIS, and get
their great catalogue and 10 Farm Seed
Samples free; including Bromus Inermis.
the greatest grass on EARTH Potatoes
S1.20 a Bbl. lw.n-]
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

Russia's railway budget exceeds her army
budget this year, for the first time, and is
proof of the enormous efforts she is max
ing to develop her Asiatic territory, which
Is twice as large as the United States.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

1t is said that the snipe has nerve run
ming clear down to the end of its bill. The
plumber must be that kind Of bird.