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The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13
COULD JUST DRAG AROUND.
Was In Feeble Health, Sleep
less and Finally Paralyzed.
A Consultation Of Three Doctors
Gave Me Up To Die.
Physicians Recommended DR.. Greene's
Nervura, and It Cured Ne.

Mrs. s. n. Miller, Roxbury, Vt, says 8
:" had the grip very severely. | was in
very feeble health. could not sleep at
night and could but just drag around, in
fact, gradually grew worse and was about
used up. Finally, had a shock and that
finished me. My whole right side was
paralyzcd aud was as helpless as child
for long time. Icould not sit up or help
myself A consultation of three doctors
gave me up saying that they could do
nothing more for me. My husband went
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13

secret degree "rode the goat, " or in 9th
er words, mounted the Automobile IN a
secret degree of that name, which has
been instituted by the wheelmen to their
great amu.ement and profit.
The chief Tuourners at this exhibition
were Mr.. Abner Lowell and Mr.. George
K. stevens, who are the "head pm shers'
III this pedal pushing secret society. A
supper and entertainment followed the
working of the degree on the eight candi-
aataa
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13
M RRlAGss.

In Mechanic Fails Feb. 8, Joseph E. Gam.
mon of Mechanic Falls and Miss Mary :. Nc
Caul Of Lynn.
In oxford. Feb. s. Alvah Smith and Miss
Grace Pike.
In Wareryille. Jan. 81. Loren r. Goodspeed
and Miss Nellie L. Dugans.
In Randolph. Feb. /. Fred Weber and Miss
Jennie II. Clark
In Gardiner, Feb. 2, John Henry Kemp and
Miss Rose A lee Shepherd.
In Boothpay Harbor. Feb. 2. Frank l.. Pink
ham and Miss Jessie b. Moore.
In Rockland Feb. /. Horatlo MeDougall and
Miss Caro- Addie Billings.
In Browuyille, Feb. 2. WIN. f. Mulberry and
Miss Lizzie A. Hoxie.
At the Forks, Feb 2, Lewis n. Cameron OF
LowelltOwn and Mrs. EdiIn b. Webster OF The
Forks
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13

straight to the druggists, who was also
doctor and had doctored me, and was at
the consultation, and asked for bottle of
Dr.. Greene's Ncrvura. He stopped and
thought moment and then said That
will help your wife, / know 1t WILL He
bought a bottle and ] can truly say that ]
am reioiced at the results. | can now walk
about quite comfortably and do my own
work. get into carriage spry, and am
far better than ] ever expected to be, all of
which | attribute to DIR. Greer Ner-
vura.'
DR.. Greene "a Temple Place Boston,
Mass, can be consulted free, personally, or
by letter, at any time.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13

No one would ever be bothered with
constipation if everyone knew how natu-
rally and quickly Burdock Blood Bitters
regulates the stomach and bowels.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13

THE ORDER OF AUIOMOBILES
A the " heel club saturday evening
light young men with courage AMI
iesire to ptrtake of the benefits OF a
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13
OWEN, MOORE e co.

high neck,at 62c, marked
down from S1.00. A
broken lot of natural
mixed Undervests for
children, at II lie, were
lie to 25c.
Weekwear Counter, WomeW's.
One lot of fine she'll
pat ern Crepe-Lisse
Ruching at 15c a yard,
marked down from 25c.
One lot of black Liberty
silk Rufus with ribbon
ties at 75c each, were
S1.25.
Em6yoiaerfes Counter.
An assorted lot of
Antique Oriental Lace
Tides, ecru tint, at CSC
each, were lSc.
Laees CouRtey
One lot of black
French Iaces, three to
five inches wide, also a
lot of black worsted
Laces, all to go at 15c
a yard, been 20c TO CSC.
Linens.
One lot of washed
Russia Crash, pure linen,
Is inches wide. at &c a
yard, been T. lie. We
shall also sell a lot of
drummere' samples of
Table Damask by the
yard. Table Cloths and
Napkins at special prices.
Ribbons.
One lot of remnants Of
fancy and plain silk
Ribbons, all fine goods,
assorted widths, at l9c a
yard, were Soc.
Ha6trdaShe,y
An assorted lot of
black and white silk
Mufllers, which have
been selling at Toe,
S1.00 and $50, to go at
half brffe.
Silks ConNter
One lot of printed
florentinc Silks, assorted
colors and a grey, variety
of designs, at l5c a yard
today, other days 63c.
NeealeaO0rk Counter
One lot of stamped
and commenced Doylies,
some applique designs,
all ready to be finished,
been 25c, 3Sc and up, to
90 at Tbr7ce today.
Leather Goods Counter.
Two lots of patent
Money Holders, security
coin pouches, at loo,
marked down from Doc.
Notions Counter.
One lot of extra quail
ty Shears, Japanned
handles, 8 to 5 inch, at
24c, marked down from
BE. Also a lot of steel
Cork Screws at DC,
marked down from Toe.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13

2Sc, worth 40c to soc.
Men'S Unaer1Ueay
One lot of extra heavy
quality, fleece lined wool
Shirts and Drawers at
42c, sbecaai Oaiue.
McN's Hoste,p Counter.
One lot of extra heavy
natural wool seamless
Half-IIose at 13c, made
to sell for 25c.
Ladies' MaekEtkosh Counter
One lot of navy blue
all wool serge Mackin-
tosh Garments, with
long silk lined cape, at
1898, marked down
from $1,000.
Trimmings Counter.
-Four patterns of Jet
Gimps at 32c, marked
down from SOC.
Basement.
A hundred blue Jap
anese Baking Bowls at
Zoe. were 15c. One lot
of brass Cuspadors at
Csc, were Soc. An as
sorted lot of cut glass
Pepper and Salt Shakers
with silver plated tops,
at loo, been 25c. One
lot of Japanese Hand
Furnaces, to be carried
in the muff, at 70. Our
entire stock of brass
Tea-kettles, on wrought
iron stands at % per
cent discount today.
Infants outfits Counter.
One lot of fine Main
sock short Dresses, for
children six months to two
years, at S1.15, marked
down from S1.5O and
1.62. Also a lot of fine
checked Nainsooks and
Dimities at 14c a yard,
marked down from 25c.
In same section, a lot of
silk and worsted Bon
nets, trimmed with white
swansdown, at 94c,
marked down from $1.&
Also a lot of silk plated
Toques, assorted colors,
at 32c, marked down
from soc.
Ladies Wrappers Cossksv.
One lot of stylish
Elder Down Wrappers,
assorted colors, made in
the best manner, extra
full and good length, at
$500, marked down
from 4.25, great bargain.
CorSsks Counter.
A broken lot of OR. &
g." Corsets, white and
drab, at 75c a pair, half
the regular price. Also
a lot of Warren Hose
Supporters, babies size,
at &c, marked down from
Zoe.
Skirts.
One lot of best quality
all wool Moreen Skirts,
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13
The sceafher today
is likely 10 be fhreateHtnJ.
Portland. February IL, 1893.

forty lots of desirable
merchandise to be sold
in today's monday Bar
gain sale" at n fraction
of its real value.
The following list
briefly enumerates but
makes no attempt to de-
scribe them.
/ss0el,y Counter.
An assorted lot of gen.
uine sterling silver
Thimbles at 13c, all siz-
es.
Stationery Counter
A lot of half pound
boxes of fine Paper and !
Envelopes at &c a box.
Fancy Goods Counter.
One lot of Tooth Pow
der Bottles, glass with
jeweled gilt tops, at 15c.
ToilSf Goods.
Two hundred boxes of
"Savon de la Rose" Soap
/ at sc a cake. One lot of
liquid "Creoleum," a dis
infectant prepared from
tar, in large bottles, at
Csc u bottle, marked
down from 3Sc. One lot
of wood back cloth
Brushes at l9c.
KanakeyrhseJS.
An assorted lot of ini-
tial Handkerchief, some
have embroidered seal
lop on Swiss lawn, others
are hemstitched and pure
linen, all with initials, at
two for Zoe.
Drabe,zeS Room.
One lot of India print
ed Cotton, for drapery
purposes, at 19c a yard,
been 25c to SIC. Anoth-
er lot of Japanese print
ed Crepes and Cretonnes
at &c a yard, been Il LIE
to 15c. One lot of print
ed Cretonnes at Zoe a
yard, been II 1-2c to
15c.
GLoves.
One lot of Adler's
best quality silk lined
Mocha Gloves, for men
and women, grey and
tan shades, at S1.4S,
marked down from $500.
Underwear, Muslin.
Three styles of ladies
fine Cambria Night
gowns at $500, marked
down from $3.50 and
S3.00-these are excep-
tionally fine goods. This
department will also sell
a small lot of lace
trimmed Y neck Corset
Covers at 42c, were 5Sc.
Ltninss Counter
Five patterns of soft
silk finish skirting, plain
and figured, at lSc a
yard, marked down from
25c.
III. y..-.... LS.sxy
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13
Uuasywcar, kNsftea.

One lot of Jersey
ribbed merino Vests and
Pants, natural and white,
long and short sleeves,
all sizes. at 61c, marked
down from S1.00. Also
a lot of fine Swiss ribbed
cashmere Corset Covers,
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-13

OWEN, MOORE & co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

recognized as Aguinaldo) and
the Republican members OF the
House. We hope such is not
The case. However, it would
be well for Mr.. Whitec0tton TO
be free from suspicion of work
ing against the Democratic
party, as by working against
the interests Of the Democratic
party he is against the interest
Of every citizen Of Missouri
The citizens Of Monroe county
do not wish 70 20 on record as
having representative who
fights his own the Democracy
party and is found in the camp
Of the enemy. I'm fact, sire can
not afford to 20 on record this
WAY. Hence. it is th" duty Of
the citizens Of grand old Monroe
10 request Mr.. WhitccottoH to
ret in line once more with his
party. If the citizens openly
make such request and Mr..
Whitecotton fails TO obey the
skirts Of Monroe County De
mocracy will be free, otherwise
Monroe County must stand the
consequences. Something should
be done and what is done must
be done at once.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
Speaker Wards Commit e..

Speaker Wards Committees
as announced are a surprise tU
no one. The ones who sup.
ported him for Speaker were
rewarded and the "Insurgeats"
expecting nothing were not
disappointed. The personal Of
some Of the most important
committees is rather lame in
the sense that the strongest in
in the House were not pat ~
the head of them. G. \. Smith,
of st Louis Bep) got Il good
place on the Committee on
Criminal Jurisprudence; Wilson,
Of ST. Louis Rep.) is on the
Committee on Eleemosynary
Institutions; J. w. Smith, of S..
| Louis, (Dem.) got on the Com.
mittee on Commerce; Burleign,
Of st. Louis, on BInhs and
Banking aud the Justice Of the
Peace Committee. 1t viii be
observed that tie best places
! went to Republicans, Post
Dispatch. And these conT-
mittees also show that ST,
Louis Legislation IS not 4 pure
ly local matter" as has been
stated by one Of our legisla-
tors but State affair.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

The governed .have rights.
They elect representatives to
represent them in doing legisla,
tive work. 1t is not only the
privilege but the duty of citi
2ens to let the representative
whom they have elected hear
from them when in any way he
fails to do what seemeth best
to the people who elected him.
The citizens Of Monroe, county,
which is,the banner Democratic
county of the, State, elected Mr..
Whitecotton 20 be the represen-
tative from grand old Monroe.
His acts in the leglsloture, have
been such that the Glooe. Lemo
Graf has animated that there
may be an understanding be
tween what are known as insur
gents (Mr, Whitecotton. being
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

noteworthy occurrence ana
attracted considerable interest.
The Democrats gave CochrelI
their solid support while two
Republicans we're not able to
swallow the Republican caucus
nominee. These two Republic.
cansi were Praiscwater OF An
drew and Musscr Of Miller.
Gov. and Mrs. Stephens gave
an informal reception at the
Mansion Tuesday evening.
This being the Revising SEES
sion it is quite probable that it
will not be able to finish its
work before May 18th.
The boarding house keepers
know how to take all the sal
ary of the State employees and
feed them on poor food.
Resolutions to create two new
State institutions have been in
! troduced and have some sup.
pOrtcrs. One is Il state reform
atorv near Jefferson City to put
/ all persons under 80 years OF
aye who are convicted Of crime
/ Cmurdcr exceptcdD for the first
! time. The other institution is
an insane asylum in Southeast
Missouri.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
Jefferson Civ News.
I Special 70 ,hc DEMOCRAT. J


Special 10 tnc DEMOCRAT.
Hon. Carey w. Cole, of Rails
county, in addition TO place
upon several Of the most impOr-
tant house committees. has been
given the craftsmanship OF the
committee on "Private Corpo.
rations.', This is Il position re.
Quiring the greatest ability. and
is only bestowed upon a man Of
pronounced legislative genius
and unswcrving honesty. From
his record in the 3gth General
Assembly, the people may feel
sure their interests will be
guarded well. Rails county
may well feel proud at having
such an able and influential man
representing them at jefferson
CITY.
The senate has appointed Il
committee of three to examine
the history ard civil govern
ment adopted last year by the
/ text book commission. The Re.
publicans object to the work Oh
civics and the Democrats to the
/ history, each claiming the res
pective books are partisan and
/ hence unfit4Or the Use Of chill.
dren. The report of the com
mittee promises 10 make inter
esting reading matter.
! When Monroe county's Rep
reSentative makes speech the
Republican side Of the house in
variably applauds. We do not
say that Mr.. Whitecotton has
an understanding with them
but, to man up Il tree, it lOoh.
Il little queer. 1t is a stran&,
state Of affairs, indeed, whcI
the representative Of the great
county of Monroe, the home o
Pitts and Brace, leads a minor
ity fight on Il Democratic ad
minlstration and leaving his owl
party councils, fraterniges witt
the Republicans.
The Senate and House Com
mittces have been appointed
and now it is getting down t,
business. Generally the Com
mittees were satisfactory. A
usual there are some discomfort
ed.
Many new bills have been in
: troduced. Among,the more i'm
r pOrtant are the bill for a vot
: of the people on the calling c
/ Il Constitutional convention, til
st. Louis fire and warden bill
Il bill TO make the term of offic
{ of county officers four years an
i. under any officer ineligible t
= re election, the Torrens bill 70
+. the registration of land title!
e the teachers institute bill,
bill requiring railroads to furr
t ism seperate coaches for,colore
;. people.
,. The election of the Hon.
& M. Cockrell to a fifth term. wa
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Missouri through her repre-
sentativc4 in the legislature
should do the right thing by the
Louisiana Purchase celebration
in 1893. a liberal apprOpria-
ton should be made by the 10th
General Assembly.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Monroe county could save
money by letting the Office OF
county Judge out to the lowest
biGder--unlcss she got taken IN
like she did on the county
u. hitting.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

New York, Jan. 19-The,
transport Grant, bound for, thee
Philippines with Maj. Gen.
Lawton and staff, the Fourth,
Infantry and a battalion of the
Seventh Infantry aboard sauedl
to -day,.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

It make, Il Monroe County
Democrat sick II see the repre-
sentative from the Banner Dem
pcratic County in the State
standing so close to the Repub
iican members Of the House.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

The legislator who goes back
to his people with the loudest
howl about what HE has saved
for the people Of Missouri is,
perhaps, the one who did the
most to pass some bill that
would take thousands Of dollars
from the people.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
University Of Notre Dame, Ind,
Jan. %, 1893.

Ed. DEMOCRAT:
Dear Sir-Througb the Cour-
tesy Of Il friend the last issue
Of the DEMOCRAT reached me.
It's arrival was like the visit Of
an unexpected old friend break
ing the monotony Of College
life with the glad news Of form
er associations.
l enclose the subscription
price and shall welcome your
paper as a weekly visitor.
Very Trnly Yours.
EMMETT CORLEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

The MOberly Monitor, spea k
ing of the habit of presents at
weddings and anniversaries,
says; ANY young couple of So
cial prominence who will an
nouncc in their wedding invita-
tons that presents are not de-
sired will call down upon their
heads the blessings Of a tired
and abused community, victims
Of a social bunco games, All
these functions (birthday par
ties, tin. wooden, silver, gold,
and diamond weddings) instead
OF being pleasant aud rational
customs, are a simple stand and
deliver game, abuses against
which there, should be an organ
lied movement. This socia'
memdicancy, should be stopped
! Elk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

The free silver movement is
growing stronger notwithstand-
ing the assertions made to the
contrary, made by gold stan
dard friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Our Republican frien DIS are
making a desperate effort to
fasten the gold standard on the
people 50 that it will be almost
impossible for the people to
ever again be free. viii the
people submit?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Tie Cuban evacuation com
mittee has made its report and
like it's boss, Mckinley, neither
suggests nor outlines a policy
for the future government OF
the Island.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

No harm can come OF I thor.
uugh investigation, not white
wash. all is right c"cry true
Missourian viii be glad; but on
the other hand if conditions are
rotten every good citizen re-
gardless Of political belief will
be glad to bear the evils cor
rcCted.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

That class Of people who are
seeking wealth at the expense
Of the people and who desire
such lcgi3 'ation as will enable
the favored few 10 more easily
take from the people their hard
earned money are trying to
create discord in the Democrat
ic party, the party that has ever
stood by the people and cared
for their interests.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

The United States has no use
for the Philippines except to
make the trusts richer and more
tyrannical. The Philippines do
not des.re to become citizens
OF our Republic. Their admit
lance will cost America much
in blood and treasure a q in
taking the Philippines in, we
forfeit forever any right to the
benefits to be derived from the
Monroe Doctrine. Keep them
out in the interest Of our grand
republic.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

In 1900 the people will meet
all the trusts, monopoIieS and
money power Of the world in
battle for supremacy, The peO-
pie who favor legislation for the
few will be well organized and
equipped for the battle. They
will have the wealth of the
world at their command. Co
ercion and money will be used
without limit. if necessary. to
win. 1t is the duty OF the pco-
pie to stand up for their OWE
interests. The party Of Mark
Hanna is theparty which stands
by the favored few. 1t is the
Democratic party which stands
by the people and it is the duty
of the people TO line up with the
party of Jefferson, jackson and
Bryan. We must fight for ou
rights and for human liberty.
In order to win we must be wei
organized. The time to begin
the work is now. Our friends
the enemy, are we'll organized
We must not DELAY longer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Anew tin plate plant is to be
established at Peoria, Ill.,, to be
gobbled up by the trust.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

The masses must work as
the never have before TO win
in 1900. The freedom or slav
cry Of the masses depends on
the1result, Certainly the peo-
pie will not vote for the party
of trusts and the nefarious gold
standard and by so doing vote
slavery upon themselves and
their children.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

The people should watch the
acts of their representatives in
the legislature and in congress.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
Rotten.

San francisco, Cal, Jan. 90
The transport, Morgan City,
will carry 10 Manila vast guam
titles Of spoiled bacon. Flour
and other provisions llaye been
packed upon the bacon, despite
protests made by those familiar
with tropical conditions that
the bacon would destroy the.
rest Of the Cargo. Swift &. Co.
delivered $50 crates Of bacon il
good condition, but it was rain
soaked while being taken in
open drays to the warf. The
Morgan City was to have sail
ed'Jan.- Z but will not leave port
until tomorrow. The Govern
ment pays $500 per day for her.
Who is getting the rake off or
steal. Who gets the $l2, coo for
lost time? The management is
more rotten, than the bacon. -
----------.-- =.
The War Department has
more trouble on its hands and
it may be as bad as the EN-.
balmed beef" Smallpox haas
broken out among the American
troops in and near Havana.
Eighteen days after, a cable for
vacancies for the army was sent
to the Washington authorities,
800 point were sent when there.
should have been 10000 of them.
IF dirt in the Commissary and,
War Departments. continue to
be turned up, the "Alger Relief,
Committee" had just as we'll
make their, session a continuous
I one,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
Bethel Bible Institute.

The Bethel Bible Institute
will meet with the First Baptist
Church OF Palmyra this even
ing and tomorrow. Rev. j. II.
Rife, Of this city will open the
session with a sermon and Rev.
Everette Gill, of Hannibal,
will close with Il sermon Friday
evening. There will be a reun-
ion and historical meeting
Sunday. The Palmyra Church
was organized in 1884. II has
had twenty pastors, OF whom
seven J. E. Luther, b. Il. HiX-
son, $. II. Ford, A. II. Rhodes,
P. r.. Ridgely, M. /. Thomas,
are still living. 1t will be a
real love feast tor the older
brethren and sisters.
when the desire to steal be-
comes uncomfortable in an indi-
vidual he is declared to be a
tleptomaniac and is sent to an
ASYLUM; when the desire to grab
land becomes uncomfortable in
nation VIC are told that the
currents of destiny are flowing
through the hearts OF men and
that the American people are
entering upon their manifest
mission. Shame upon a logic
which locks up the petty
offender and enthrones grand
larceny. Have the people re-
| turned to the worship of the
Golden Calf? Have they made
unto themselves a new, com
mandment consistent, with the
spirit of conquest and the lust
for empire? Is "thou shalt MOI
steal upon "a small scale TO bt
substituted for the law o
Moses? Awake. O, ancient
Law Giver, awake! Break
! forth, from thine unmarked
sepulchre and speed thee bacl
to the cloud-frowned summit o
Mount Sinai; commune one,
more with the God of our faith
ers and proclaim again TIN
words engraved upon tables o
stone-that law that was, the
law that is to-day-the Law
that neither individual nor ma
ton can violate with impunity.
William j. Bryan.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-12
Gov. Johnston's Visit.

Denison, Tex. Nov. 11.-Gov.
d. II. Johnston of the Chickasaw
nation is in the city. Speaking of
the session of the Chickasaw legis-
lature just closed, he said: The
session did great deal of work,
and passed some important meas
ures, notably the school law, which
is very important measure, as is
the per capita payment bill.
think the per capita payment to the
Chickasaws will be made soon. The
Chickasaw people have over ST.
100000 trust fund with the federal
government, and there are arrears
of interest due the government on
this trust fund. which is to be
paid out"