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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12
Dairy Improvement.

Many dairymen who are making
little OF no money from their herds
get discouraged when you talk about
improvement, because the goal to be
attained is set SO far ahead of them.
dairy like fancy trotting horses to the
horse world. are held up as ''exam-
pies" of what plodding dairymen
should strive for.
The man who is told to emulate the
course of his dairy brother possessing
O 700 or S00-pound butter animal, has
herd of COWS in his own barnyard
that will not average probably over
$50 pounds of butter each per annum.
Here is wide gap to be bridged, and
it cannot be done with the milch ami
mails he then possesses, or the rations
he is then feeding. Phenomenal cows
are practically out of reach of the
average dairyman, and to make them
they must be bred and fed toward
that end for several bovine genera
tions.
What is more practical and easily
attainable is to increase the butter
yield of cows from $50 pounds to 300
and even 400 pounds per annum. Set
up goal like this for the discouraged
dairvman to aim at, and he has some
thing accessible and in plain 81 sht to
work toward.
Take for an example the present
mixed breed now represented by the
cattle in his stable. They probably
have the physical makeup to on an
average yield third OF half again
as much milk and butter as they are
now producing. If you believe them
to be fairly good COWS you should, as
preliminary step toward improve
tiles. This means that the feed gues-
tion should receive your first especial
attention, and should never be lost
sight of while you are in the dairy
business. You know steam engine
can run fast or slow, according to the
quantity and quality OF fuel being fed
into the furnace.
In this regard any COW, however
poor, is great deal like steam en-
gine, and liberal, woll-apportioned
diet will cause her to make steam
\mIh W uet Iuii Phy SiCai NuPuCity.
Having tested your cows in this
way you can then easily separate the
drones from the workers, the goats
from the ''sheep." 1t is a losing pol
icy to feed poor milch cows after you
have proven that they are poor. Turn
them into beef then, and breed for or
buy better ones.
This is the second step toward im-
proving poor dairy. AS / enioined
at the beginning, do not set your goal
so far in advance of y.ur capabilities
and possibilities that you will make
failure in striving for it. Once on
the right track, advance step by step
until you have secured what you have
striven for, better cows, more milk
and real profits. George E. Newell
in the Cultivator.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12
seasons Dress Goods in Black.

Black dress goods suitable for any
and all occasions are whipcord. serge,
Eudora, or granitelike weave; none
of these are recommended for cool
ness, as the coolest black gown for
best wear, outside of semi-transparent
goods, is foulard. Where one dress
has to answer for many occasions,
black is the best choice, and silk
warp fabric will present the more
dressy appearance if made with white
yoke covered with cream colored gui-
pure. Ladies' Home Journal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12

sian lamb fur and tiny frills of black
satin ribbon. Flare bonnet of red
velvet, with red taffeta bows and tie
strings, black soft quilts and border
of Persian lamb. The Empire style
needs no introduction. 1t is graceful
and becoming to little folks, the cape
collar with its circular ripple ruffie
being also a revival of a former style
and at this time very popular fea-
ture.
The deep box-pleated skirt portions
of the coat are joined at the top to
front and back short body portions.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12

iciena Later soil will have to be
added. Or covering can be made OF
cold frame sash. During the day
these can remain open and at night be
covered with mats. Here, as in the
cellar, especial care must be taken to
give good ventilation. Also the Gov
ering must be removed after a rain SO
that the tops may dry off if the ma
terial does not turn water. OF course
when very cold weather arrives, celery
does not keep as well out of doors as
in the cellar, but that to be used in
the fall and early winter is better
stored outside. New England Home-
stead.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12

wardrobe in order to be correctly
gowned, states Harper's Bazaar. The
skirts of all the gowns are made long,
and as close-ftting as possible over the
hips, and many of them have jackets
or long cutaway coats. There is no
doubt that the long coats and cloaks
are much the fashion this year, and are
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12
!; FOR WOMANS BENEFIT.
A New safety Pocket.

Apropos of jewel cases, new safety
pockets for jewels and valuables are
sold for the woman who has no faith
in safe deposit vaults. The pocket is
made of suede, is five inches broad
and ten inches long, and has strong
band at the top by which it is fastened
to the waist. 1t is SO ingeniously con-
structed that only very bulky beet
could cause it to bulge out beneath
the gown, and it closes with metal
lock, like reticule.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12
A Jacket for the Young Girl.

Jackets for young school girls this
winter are most of them built on the
lines of box coat, with few modifi-
cations. They are trife longer than
last years jackets. One that was
very jaunty was made of dark red
cloth. 1t had straight front and
plain back, with the under arm seams
curved a trife. The front fastened
to the left side in double breasted
fashion and was ornamented with two
large crystal buttons. Dark blue moire
faced the rounding lapels and collar.
The sleeves were close fitting and
long, with a spring at the hand that
showed the moire facing. The edges
of the jacket were finished with a
double row of darE blue stitching.
A pretty little model for slender
girl was made with short round
basques, that relieve very much the
S'straight up and down. look of a
zoo slender figure. Olive green cam
els hair was the material chosen. The
skirt was quite full around the bottom
anG trimmed with three rows of
* green soutache, caught
ded scallops and attached
tons. The corsage was
g overa narrow dark
t that was gathered.
id basques, cut away
trimmed at the top
the soutacke. Six
>a1d in bunches of
under s'm seams
the edges of the
ere held with the
Three rows of the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12
The Boys Suit.

The small boy of fashion is arrayed
in blouse and knickerbockers for or
binary wear. The trousers are slight
ly full and loose, depending little
from the band which is worn above
the knee. Boys like this style much
better than the fitted knee breeches
heretofore worn.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12
Che Fashionable ,JeXyelry.

Neck chains, lockets and crosses are
fashionable. The slender gold chains
strung with jewels are of course pre-
ferred. The most ultra chain ties
about the throat and pear shape pearls
finish the ends.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12

hat are displayed very temptingly
among the extravagant novelties. They
are fiat in effect and made with q
double ruffie at each end, but large in
size. A stylish sable muff in SINH
lar style has a wide circular frill at
each end, is lined with white satin,
and is finished on the edges with tiny
short tails set on two OF three inches
apart all around.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12

braid trimmed pointed strap Of the
cloth that hooked across the lower
edge o; the vest. The sleeves were
close fitting and were mounted by
square epaulets Of cloth trimmed
with the soutache. The high, straight
collar was Of green velvet. -Philadel-
phia Times.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12
Ribbon Frills For the Gown.

The liking for narrow ribbon frills
and ruches increases-if that is pos
sible. Three, four and even five rib
bons of assorted colors are frequently
combined to complete the trimming of
gown.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12

One novel and beautiful fibre which
is used extensively on hats shows a
coarse, lace-like mesh of heavy silk
thread, woven with chenille cord. A
variation of this is of coarse -meshed
lace, interviewer with double zephyr
wool.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12
N1
3 NEW YORK FASHIONS.
s Late 1nts For the Wardrobes of Those Who
$ Like to Be Correctly Gowned.

NEW YORK CRY (SpecialD. The
cloth gowns show every week some
new feature, SO that it seems to be
necessary to have three OF four in one
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12
The Cold-weather Cape.

Capes for cold-weather wear ar.
either in STANDPOINT or seamless cir
cular shape, and nearly every model
is of three-quarter length.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12

A stylish out-of-door toilet for a
tiny miss is here represented in rich
red serge coating, trimmed with Per-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-12

Mufrs to Match the Hat.
Fancy muffs of velvet to match the
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs Perez b. Burnnam an
nounce the engagement of their daughter
Miss Amy Jameson Burnham to Mr.
Lowell III. Palmer Jr., OF Brooklyn. n
Y. sess
W. l.. Card has returned from two
weeks business trip to New York.
f. q. SWEET has been invited to deliver
the Memorial Day address at Bangor.
At Q meeting Of the trustees Of the
Maine School for the Deaf. Tuesday after
noon, Miss Mabelle J. Libby OF this city
was elected a regular teacher. Miss LIB
by was trained to teach in the Portland
School for the Daaf. Last year she taught
successfully in the Western Pennsylvania
school and this year in the Rhode Island
Institute for the Deaf, where she also
took srecisl course Of instruction In
oral methods. She Is a young lady OF
excellent ability and will be valuable
addition to the corps Of teachers in the
Maine School for the Deaf. She is a niece
Of City Treasurer George Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. George $. Hobbs, No l07
Pine street, have just returned to their
home from Q short trip to New York and
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perez b. Durham an.
nounces the engagement Of their daugh
ter. Miss Amy Jameson Burnham, to MIR.
Lowell II. Palmer, Jr., Of Brooklyn, N.
Y.
David ID. Spear. Jr., who is a member
of the faculty Of Gould academy Bethel
is spending u three weeks vacation a,
his home on Congress street, this city.
Hon. 3rics Allan Of the Allan steam
ship line, is spending a few days in Port.
land. He entertains as his special CUES,
a prominent member of the Montreal
Gazette's staff, who will write CO npre-
hsnsive article for bis paper descriptive
of the splendid ship Castilian, which ii
now at this port.
Officer Bracket Is confined to the
house with tonsilitis
The Dexter correspondent of the Bau.
gor Com mercial Gays:
70 The many friends of Miss Mercie Brann.
q graduate of the Dexter high school
Cobly college, and now taking a posi-
graduate course at Yals university, will
be pleased to learn that she obtained ths
highest rank of any Of the port graduate,
the first term and that IL she succeeds q,
we'll during the present one she, will re
ceive $4G0 from the university. Mis-
Brann gave an ADDRESS a short time aQ,
before the mem bers Of her class tina
proved a veritnbl, surprise to many an.
occasioned q LARGE amount Of favorabl
comuent As result she has been in
vitsd aud will give an Address Thursday
Mar rob bafnra he Srhns VI
will assemble in New Haven to the mum
her of 300 The other speakers are n col
lege professor and a doctor OF divinity
Miss Brann is one of the brightest young
ladies' that ever went from this section
and has very brilliant future before her
She taught school IN Bar Harhor for
year previous to gcing to Yale University
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
PREPARING TO TAKE CENSUS

Washington, March S.-Ex-Goser 1'
Merriam OF MinnesotA tho new dirscto.
of the census. was busily engaged today
going over preliminary matters. There
was host of applicants for positions.
but few of these had personal interviews
Many applications have been filed. but
1t will be impossible &c give them coz
sideration for IA considerable period. DIR.
Merriam made the announcement today
that these appoi ntments must be preceded
by an examination. Assistant Di, ector
Fred Ii. n ines Is en- route to Washington
tomorrow and will have conference with
Gov Merriam. kssr
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
THE woMAN's COUNCIL.

day morning at the regular monthly
meeting Of the Woman's council, held
with Mrs. S. b. Kelsey, Deering street,
Mrs J. Henry Crockett, president in
the chair. The time was given almost
entirely to the matter Of the new law
just passed Of placing three women on the
school boaro, /,
Reports from the committees in the
various wards were given, and were most
favorable. The result was shown by the
vote taken Monday.
A congratulatory telegram over the re-
suit OF the election was received from
Mrs. George 5. Hunt, who 10 now In
Florida.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
HARsoR NOTES
Items Of Interest Picked Up Along ths
water Front. tAs

Eight ocean steamships are now on
the way to this port having sailed from
the other side of the Atlantic on the fol-
lowing dates: Devona from Newcastle.
February "a; M~rrimac from Bristol.
March 4; Ssrmst an. from Glasgow, March
Il Georgian from Liverpool February IS;
Laurentian from Liverpool March 8;
Arab and Turanian from Liverpool
March 4; and Hurona from Halifax
March Z.
The Elder. Dempster liner Memnon
sailed yes erday morning for Bristol With
u full cargo.
The steamer Cum berland sailed for Boz
ton yesterday morning.
Yesterday morning there were 1000 cars
Of package freight In the GrandS Trunk
yards 1000 cars Of grain standing In cars
a like amount in the elevator and the
freight sheds were all full.
The Leyland liner Sheikh, Captain
Jones. arrived about noon yesterday from
Liverpool. Shs had 4 fair passage until
Tuesday when she ran into the northeast
er and had a pretty rough day Of 1t. She
brought 200 tons of cargo going to
Canadian pointa
Schooner Lawrence Haynes is receiving
q general overhauling at Deakes wharf.
The J. II. Hamlsh win 60 on the rail.
way today. The Hamleno cAine on in
charge of tbs underwriters and board of
survey composed Of retired sea captains
viii hold survey on hsr willis she is on
the railway.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
AT sEUONDPARIsH vEsTRY.

The vestry Of the Second Parish church
contained . gathering last evening large
en- 1ugh to test the capacity Of the room
on the occasion Of the presentation OF
that burlesque 1.-THE Deestrict Schule. :"
which was produced under the auspices
of one of the young ladisa' societies con
nected with the church. Tho affair was
a success whether viewed from . social
or financial standpoint.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
MAINE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE.

The Glst stated meeting OF the Maine
Academy sof Medicine and Science, will
occur Oh Monday evening at 80 O'Clock
at the Maine Eye and Ear Intirmary.
Papers will be read by Drs. b. b. Eos
ter snd g. A. Pudor. The following fel'
lows have been appointed to discuss the
papers: Drs. j. A. Donovan, Lewiston
Q. W. Bray, Portland; Z. 4. Williams,
Auburn; W. B. Small. Lewiston; W. X.
Cakes, Auburn; S. j. Bassford, bidde-
ford; W. j. May berry, Saco, and Il. II.
Fuller, Bath. A collation. will be served
at pollock
Members should at once notify Miss
Edwards, 2S3 Vaughan street, whether
or not they Will be present as provision
will be made only for those who notify.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
FUNERAL OF MR.. STONEHAM,

The funeral of the late Peter W. Stone.
ham occurred yesterday afternoon from
his late residence ia Grant street,, Rev.
DIR. Henry Blanchard OBLIGATED. The u.
A. r., Odd Fellows, X. of P, and p. "
A. 5. were represented at the services
There were many floral tributes. Inter
Uent was at Evergreen cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09

PORTLAND, Earch o, 1893.
\ CON S T A N I
- stream or IN
coming Id
outgoing stock keeps the
Skirt department fresh
and interesting to even
you who make this store
a daily visit.
Today some novelties
in fancy colored wool
moreens, scarlet, French
blue, pink. cerise, greens,
and other popular shades
at S3.75.
A lot OF silk moreens,
all colo:s, with deep cord
ed founce, umbrella
shape. at S4.75.
Changeable silk skirts,
great variety of beautiful
shades, plain colors and
fancy figured at S4.9S to
S2I.oo.
Skirts OF Italian cloth,
black and colored, ruffled,
umbrella shape $3.50 to
81. so.
Illuminated or "Mer-
oerized' Italian cloth
Skirts, novel stripe effects
and odd irregular pat-
terms S2.8o to $3.50.
Sateen Skirts, many
styles, simply or elabor-
city trimmed, blacks, at
soc to S2.5o.
Short Skirts for rainy
day costumes, knitted
skirts and skirts OF out
ing flannel.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
CAMEL'S HAIR.

This well known fabric is always in
demand. We have a fine assortment
both light and heavy weights, As and
50 inches wide, zoe TO Sl.7o
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
OWEN. MOORE q CO.
EXECUTORS, NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duy appointed Executors vi the last
VIII AN Testament OF
EDWARD MOORE, late OF Daering.
In Tie County of Cumberland. deceased.
An pcrsous having demands against the estate
nj said deceased are desired To present the
same Tor settlement. and all indie Dted
thereto are requested to make payment lu-
mediately.
WILLIAM X, NEAL. Portland.
Deering, March !, is99. mar9diaw5wIh'
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09

statement United States Branch Janu-
AIRY list, 1899.
ASSETS, DECEMBER 81, 1898.
Stock and bonds owned by the
company, market valLe.-...... 3,6i9,396. %
Cash In Companys principal OIL
flee and in bank .......-.....-.. 2o3, 1890
Interest due and accrued. $3.50. 46,lT4.3o
Premiums in due course OF col
lection. INSTRUMENTATION. 312.II5 90
Ali other admitted assets ........ l,aSu.67
Aggregate OF all the admitted
assets oi the Company. AT ,heh
actual value ,............... s4,e7s.3G5.44
LIABILITIES, DECEMBER 81, 1898.
Net amount of unpaid losses and
claims. ............ ....;.,..S 2G7.0i5.e7
| Amount required to safely re-
insure all outstanding risks. ,94s, i26. 60
All other demands agaIist The
company VIZ: commissions.
| ..........,........ s527.os
|
| Total amou { of Liabilities e.
eept capital stock and let sur
Plus 80. ......... ........ 2.322 500. 80
surpiu. beyond capital, 2,u50.b9 90
| Aggregate amount OF liabilities
| including net surplus. 81 273. 265. a.
-
mars eod3w
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
ETAMINE.

A Mohair and wOTSttd combination
new and deirable-42 and IS inches
wide SLIP and 1.SS
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09

Manager of the United States Branch,
II. L. BOWERS
Dep. Manager of the United States Branch.
WEST POLLOCK
Asst Manager of the United States Branch.
gaa w. Ii. ECKER
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09

The April issue of the
Mccall Paper Pattern
Fashion Book is ready
tor free distribution at
the Innings counter.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
CHEyIOTS.

We offer fine line of Cheviots and
Cheviot suitings-durable goods
stylish as well-sponged and shrunk,
ready for use. Price 75c to Sl.75
STORM
SERGES. For rough and ready
use storm serge will always be popular,
because its popularity is based on a
finer foundation-when you buy
storm serges you get material that
will wear. For outing suits they arc
excellent.
50 inches wide soc, S1.25
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
PETITION S IN BANKRUPTCY.

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
In the United States Circuit court by
Samuel Booth, Lewiston; Frank A. Dan
forth, Pennington.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy
SYRUP OF FIes, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co, illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid iaxa-
tive principles of plants known 10 DE
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing TO the
taste and acceptable to the system. II
is the one perfect Strengthening laxa'
tive, cleansing the system ehectuaiiy'
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
gently vet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
roursvILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price soc per bottle
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09

The special Sales of
odds and ends in the
Drapery department will
continue, also the Sale of
Japanese pottery in the
Basement.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
SPECI AL.

One lot of All Wool SergeS, 80 in.
wide, 23c yd. Irregular price 1861
Also we have a few pieces left OF
that figured Mohair and WorSted
goods, ~ in. and A H., 39c. (Regu-
lar price 75c and SSc)
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
IN TnE SEVENTH ROUND.
horris Rosenberg Got A Feeisien
.' Over IIeunessey.
DOxANG EXHIBITION AT AUDITOR
Ig'tM EAST NIGHT VERY WARN.

There were Oyer str Hundred Men Pre-
sent-It Was an Orderly Crowd-Kid
Lavinge Almost Won in His Bout
with EDDY Joyce and Then Lost IL
on a Foul.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09

INCORPORATED IN 1909.
uomme nced Business In United States
tn 1866.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
GRENADA
SUITINGS.

cloth suitable for Spring wear-jet
black-5o inches wide 75c
A heavier weight in the same ma
teIial soc
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09
PRIESTLY'S
HENRIETTA.
HENRIETTA.

Something entirely new in Henrietta
black ground embroidered with silk
polka dots, in red, turquoise and white
used especially tor shirt waists and
dressing SacqueS,
Among other high class goods We
would mention, Poplins, Prunella
Cloths, Mohair Serges, Crepe Cloths,
Drap d'ete and Broadcloths all de-
sirable and having the seal OF FASH
ions Approval.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-09

black, having a corded satin
edge. Better quality than we
have seen at half as much again
in price.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-02
League Program

The literary department of tn,
League will meet at the parsonag,
Thursday evening Aug. 3. Tn,
following program will be rem
dered:
Opening song-No. 81.
Prayer-Bro. Gross.
Reading-Mr. Hoffman.
Husic-Miss Hattie Hardy.
Paper-Mr. Alf Wolverton.
Recitation-Miss Lula Julian.
Music-Mona Gross.
Pronunciation Test-Mr. Tisdall.
Quizzer-Miss Annie Walker.
Closing song-No. 100.
League benediction.
MRS. j. NJ. GROSS, Pres.
MISS MABEL JOHNSON, Sec.