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A Singular Performance.

The things Hixon does during his
frequent attacks Of absent t-mindedness
are of a character that gives his
friends grave fears. The other day he
came out of his house, walked to the
edge of the pavement, threw his right
leg into the air with n vaulting move
ment, and fell sprawling to the ground.
A friend, who came along in time to
witness this singular performance. said
to him, "Why, Hixon, what in time do
you mean by such n performanceT
Hixon got up, brushing the dirt from
his garments, and rubbing his bruises;
While he said: well, l thought was
getting on my wheel. / forgot that
didn't have the wheel with mew--
Harper's Bazaar.
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09


The United States are paying a high
er rate of interest to soldiers than on
the last bond issue. Last year this in
terest account amounted almost to
$4,000. This interest. per cent. Is
paid on deposits, and only to enlisted
men. Officers are excluded. Any sol
dier, not retired. may deposit his saw
ings with any paymaster in sums not
less than So. Money once deposited
may remain until expiration of his en-
listment. This privilege of depositing
money has been of great value to the
soldiers, for II provides security for
their surplus money, and Is profitable.
During the past year the record OF
deposits has been remarkable. but 1t In
plain that the highwater mark has not
been reached. For the fiscal year end
ing June 30 more than half a million
dollars was deposited by the troops at
Manila alone. This record promises TO
and the army officials would not be
surprised il deposits Of soldiers In the
Philippines reached $1,500000. One
reason for this increase Is that there
are more soldiers of the dep0siting
class than last year; that is, there are
more regulars. And even the new vol
unteers may almost be included in the
same category, for they realize that
they are in for at least two years.
while the volunteers last year knew
their term of service would be brief.
and consequently had little incentive
to deposit. The deposits were almost
exclusively confined to regulars. In
some companies now more than half
the members are depositing, and 1t is
believed the fever will spread, at least
in the Philippines and other distant
possessions. Until in the near future
almost every soldier will be depositor.
The benefit of this to the soldier can
readily be seen.
The records of deposits are kept In
the Office Of the paymaster general.
Said CLERK engaged on this work:
"You have no idea to what extent this
feature of soldiers deposits has grown.
Before the late war they were almost
Insignificant. but they have grown with
cuch tremendous strides that we are
away behind, Notwithstanding increas-
ell force and extra hours. We have
just received paymaster's abstract
from Manila containing the names of
almost 1.4O0 depositors, amounting in
all to over $4,000. 1t may sc -yc2 like
fiction, but some soldiers are deposit
ing more than their whole monthly
pay"
This last statement is substantiated
by showing the deposit record of a
company cook in the Ninth infantry,
in the Philippines, whose pay is $21.60
a month. and who has been depositing
not less than $24 every month curing
his Philippine service. He also show
ed the entry of single deposit of $13,-
600, made by private at West Point,
q few months ago, and said that not
long ago a single deposit of $4,000
was made. Every now and then
heavy deposits are made, or deposits
in excess of the depositor's pay, and
naturally considerable conjecture is
occasioned. Some attribute them to
or earnings on the out
side, while others are so bold as to in
sinuate that occasionally the soldiers
engage in games Of chance, such as
poker and craps. Deposits and inter-
est are forfeited by desertion.-New
York Sun.
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09
Thirty Feet Of Honey In a Tree,

On Wednesday Mr.. Abraham Min
cey, living near Bleck Post Office, cut
pine tree in which there were two
swarms of bees. The tree was hollow
and one swarm had worked from the
top of the hollow while the other work
ed from the bottom, until they had met
each other at the middle. Mr.. Mincey
cut out just thirty feet of solid honey
comb. This was perhaps the oldest bee
tree that has been cut in this county
in many a day.-Statesboro (Ga.) Star.
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09

the good looks, musical talent and gen-
eral lack Of force which distinguished
the Armstrong;. Somehow Margaret's
tone filled her mother with sudden
anxiety. They had played duets to-
gether In the old days, and Roy had
been very kind ut the time Of their be-
reavement, but all that was well
enough then. Now 1t was manifestly
impossible.
1T Is absurd to think of It," added
Mrs. Troyer with decision.
"He shall be asked" cried Margaret
hotly, .'or l shall not come down. He
Is my cousin and shall not have him
sighted"
Don't be silly" said her mother
sternly. "Roy would not expect an In
yitation. He never goes into society"
Margaret said no more, but there
was a little coolness between them
after that, an estrangement which the
mother felt keenly, but made no effort
to break. Margaret would see her fol-
ly in time. And she would talk to her
later wh IN she was not so busy; the
matter would wait. TheNgirl would be
all the better for a chance to think it
over.
But when the night of the reception
arrived and Mrs. Troyer in her clinging
brocades took her place in the flower
hung doorway to receive her guests
only joy and pride were in her heart as
she glanced about her elegant rooms.
They were quite perfect, and even the
judge at her side looked unusually well
in his evening garb. What differ
ence well-fitting clothes make in a
man, she reflected, giving his necktie a
little wifely pull, the old gentleman
smiling, well pleased at the attention.
Margaret had not come down yet,
and as the first arrivals began to rustic
up the stairway Mrs. Troyer sent
servant to call her. What pretty
gown the child had to wear, she
thought, her eyes lighting with smile
as she remembered how even Mar
garet, for all her naughty coldness, had
not been able to repress cry of ad-
miration when it had been lifted in all
its fragile elegance from its box the
day before.
More guests were arriving and pre-
mature scraping from the orchestra on
the stairway was piercing the air with
a dscordant promise of harmony to
come, when the servant returned, look
ing perturbed.
Il couldn't find Miss Margaret, only
this" he said, uneasily holding out a
little folded note.
Mrs. Troyer turned pale. But she
took the note, and, opening it with
steady fingers, she read it slowly once
twice; then it fluttered from her
grasp and she turned, still pale, but
splendidly self-possessed, to greet an
entering guest.
What is it?" the judge said in be-
wilderment, catching the paper as it
fell and adjusting his glasses to read
the hastily scrawled words.
At first he could make nothing of
them, then they gradually assumed a
meaning to his puzzled eyes.
Dear mamma" it ran. Roy and l
were married this afternoon. l have
gone to him, and when you are ready
to receive him at your house l shall be
glad-so glad-to come with him.
MARGARET"
The judge turned to his wife in
alarm, but in spite Of her CHASTITY face
she was smilingly performing her
duties rs hostess to the crowds begin
ming to fill the rooms.
The indulgence of grief is the one
luxury denied to those fortunate peo-
ple-the rich.
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09
Velocity Of the Wind.

The great hurricane which wrought
such destruction to Porto Rico has
furnished remarkable records of We
locity. Recent advices from the wealth
er bureau station at Hatteras contain
some very startling figures and prove
that II we are to register the highest
possible velocities OF the wind our au-
tomato apparatus will have 10 be
Strengthened accordingly. The great
AZ velocity occurred shortly after
noon, The 18th of August, when records
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09
colors Used For Mourning.

Every nation out of Europe employs
a different hue as its sign Of mourning.
For instance, faint brown, to symbolic
withered leaves, is worn in Persia; the
Ethiopians and Abyssinians don
smoke-brown as significant of earth:
the Chinese array themselves in white,
emblem of white-handed Hope; and
sapphire-b is chosen in Bokhara. In
Egypt and Burmah yellow indicates
losses, the shade Of the sere and faded
lenf; and in Turkey we find violet fash.
ions the garment Of grief.
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09
Trees Are Not Ready TO Use.

A few years ago a Western railroad
planted GOO acres Of land with trees,
with the idea of growing timber for
railway ties and telegraph poles. The
trees have made good growth, but ars
not quite ready for use as poles, and
some of the trees are now being cut
out and made into fence posts in order
to thin the forest.
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09
Where AIbiuos Are Found.

AIpinos are found among all races.
They occur most frequently among ma
tions of dark skin and living in hot
climates. In the copper-colored race
they are more rare, and still more SO
among whites. 1t is not accurately
known what II Is that occasions abb
noisn,. IL is not limited to man, but
has a wide range among the lower
orders of creation. The white crow,
white black ,ird, and while elephant
are classed as albinos.
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09

London, unknown to most Of Its in
Aabitants, has police force the like
Of which does not exist In any other
city on earth.
"a arder to see It At work you must
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09

Seventy-five per cent. Of the popula-
tion OF Manitou, COL. are invalids and
exiles from their homes Nearly every
Stnte and Territory and civilized coun-
~ u the world ID represented.
Crawford avalanche., 1899-11-09

or 140 large Jewish firms In Frank
furt, Germany. sixty have declared ix
favor OF sunda.t closing, waile eighty
~ opposed tn is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-24

overwhelmed with grief as his mother 4"
9 He was a boy of rare promise"
said the young man, land her only
son. There would have been less of
sorrow in the world perhaps man
kind would have been better off-had
our expectations been realized, and |
had been taken instead of him.
20, dear" The girl started as
if sharp pain had reached her heart.
The young man noticed her agita-
ton, and his facelightened. "Grace.
said he, :" 1t is not a time to mention 1t.
perhaps, but do you remember our
talk of two years ago7"
The girl bowed her head.
You laughed then at my profess
sions of love. =
Because l thought they were in
tended to be laughed at, said tho
girl quickly.
You have not seen nor heard from
me since. / have been faithful to a
resolve / made to forget you--if !
could; but"
But what 1t was the fa;a,est
of whispers.
Would you have cared, dear, If o
had been me instead of Jim?'
Il think | should have died, to>
dear"
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EIIscErLAxrsrx.
THE SADNESS OF IT.

fortunate circumstances 1 read the
little book, as others have doubtless
read it, and thrown it aside. ! acted
upon the suggestion 1t offered, and
profited much. Look at me; am
not seemingly another person than
you saw two years ago, Grace3"
The girl glanced at the stalwart
figure before her, and blushed slightly.
YES, said she, land no. III like
to think of you as you were then,
George. | will not admit that you
are even seemingly different person.
You-you are in better binding, per-
haps. but that is all"
The young man smiled. what
Improvement has been made in me
has come solely from the use of
Johann Hoff's Malt Extract. l find
my days full Of healthful activity,
where before it was a continual effort
to keep up; and my nights are given
to such sleep as have not known be-
fore since / was a boy. But poor
Jim"
1T was different with him, said
the girl softly, her eyes filling with
tears.
He had prejudice against such
things, he said. He had used one
malt extract, so called, and it had
done him no good. l urged him to
try Johann Hoff's, telling him of the
results in my case, and wrote to his
mother, thinking that perhaps she
might prevail upon him, but her preju-
dice was as strong as his own. My
f,nIvers of f,arSt1a sion were. very weak
/ think He never used it.
You think if he had" =
q l almost know he would be alive
to-day. l have seen his mother only
once since l came, and then looked at
me, saying, Why, George, how we'll
and strong and then she broke
down, poor woman. 1t was very UNI
fortunate that Jim did not. try it"
:" 1t is very sad, sighed the girl.
~ think / never saw a person so
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rs keen as afterthought shows it might
have been, gladncss had taken the
place of tears, joy the place of sorrow.
1t is an old thought; yet, to the mother
mourning for her son, dead with the
seed of mighty promise still unripened
within him, it is as poignant as at the
beginning of the world.
The funeral was over. The soft
grinding of wheels in the dust of the
driveway had ceased. The relatives
and friends of the dead young man,
some of them not yet rested from long
journeys, wandered aimlessly about
the house and grounds, waiting until
the action, suspended by the shock of
the dread visitation, should be re
sumed. At one side of the long gravel
walk which led up to the front entrance
of the old mansion, in an arbor, a
young man and a girl were talking
earnestly of time only two short
wears before when they had been of a
happy party at that same place, and
the dead young man had been the life
of it all.
"He was never strong, the girl was
saying; "but who would have thought,
seeing him then, he would be gone so
soon?"
"Who indeed ;" said the young
man. when he and l parted here
two years ago it was l who expected
to die first. We referred to the prob
ability, laughingly, for we were both
sick-sick with the malady which
comes from overwork. Neither of us
were strong naturally; but /, confined
to a counting-room eight hours of
each day. seeing the green fields but
once a week, and often at longer in
tervals, for l had little strength to
spare for excursions, was further gone
than he. 1t was that helplessly weary
feeling at first-a consciousness of
failing strength, with no marked
symptoms. Then came dyspepsia,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-24
Story of a Slave.

To be bnund hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease Is the worst form
of slavery. George ID. Williams, of Man
chester. Mich, tells how such slave was
made free. de says: "My wife has been
so helpless for tive years that she could
not turn over In he'd alone After using
two bottles of Electric Bitters, she il
wonderfully improved and able to do her
own work" This supreme remedy for
ness. sleepiessness melancholy, head
ache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells.
This miracle working medicine is god
send TO weak, sickly, run down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only 60 cents.
Sold by II. p. S. Goold.s 577 Congress
stree, and ID. q. Starr. Cumberland Mills
druggist.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

Any amount, large or small, to suit
the borrower on Household Furniture,
Pianos, Organs, Stock and Fixtures, also
Farming Stock, Horses, Carriages, &C.,
the same to remain with the owner. We
will pay off furniture leases and advance
money at rates as low as can be had in
the State. All loans may be paid by
installments. each payment reducing
both principal ard interest. Real estate
mortgages negotiated. Business strictly
confidential.
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HARR0R NEWS.
Items of Interest Picked Up Along tn,
Water Front.

At noon Sunday Capt. Sorenson. with
wIeckiug lighter Tri!by, went down
boston. harbor to begin efforts to raise
the fishing schooner Two-Fortv, sunk In
the channel Friday night in collision
with the steamer Ardandhu.
Nol traces Of any bodies were discov-
cred by the divers who went down to rig
the chains, and who made search for
them.
Chains were aucce isfully placed under
the sunken vessel.
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SHAWMUT LOAN CO.,
So Market Street, P,rilant, Maine.
aug25 diy
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice of Haaring.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN to all parties
- interested that the Committee GU Laying
Out New Streets will meet at the public laniing
on Cfif Island on Mon day, Oct. 80 1899, at Il
o'clock M. TO consider certain alterations in
Island avenue, on said LII Island. Said COM
miltee will then proceed to determine ana adj
Judge whether public convenience and necessl-
nue..
FRANK w. ROBINSON, ! Committee
WILSON SPRAGUE, on
JOHN j. FRYE. Laying
HERBERT s. DYER Out
SCOTT WILSON, New
JOSEPH MCLAUGHLIN, JR., / Streets.
Portland, Oct. 20, 1899. ocl2idta
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-24
A YOUNG WOMAN RELIEVED OF
BLINDNESS.

Mss Alberta MoRlnnie of Rockland,
has been relie7e1 Of cstaracts that have
covered her eyes since birth. She is 20
years old and has never seen until tbs
removal of this cataracts at the Eye and
Ear Infirmary In this city few days
ago. Tho operation. which is a rare and
difficult one. was very successful. The
patient Is now in the enjoyment of the
delights of seeing the world, which
she has known hitherto only as blind
person can know it,
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DR.. NJ. L. Ravitch, of Lexingtcs.
KY, writes: Il have tried Jl@un
Hoff's Malt Extract and fifd It 20 ts
the best on the market, in fact, wcr Id
not take any other. In weak, anrric
women with delicate stomac.-s c. 10
testinal troubles it is the ben t3nic."
Johann Hoff's Malt Extract makes
flesh and blood. Insist upon tA.sIr.l
inc article and refuse all substitutes.
which are recommended by urscsa-
pulous dealers. as being Just as
good. ?" for the sake OF few cents
additional profit which they haps "a
make. The Genuine Johanna Hoff's
Malt Extract is for sale by ali relias.e
dealers.
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Volcanic Eruptions

Of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them, also Old, Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers Boils, Belons, Corns, Warts,
Cuts. Bruises, Bnrns, Scalds, Chapped
Hands, Chi.blains. Best Pile cure on
earth Drives ous Pains and Aches. Only
25cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
u. +. ). Goold's, 577 Congress street and
d. Z. Starr. Cnmherlanu Mills. druggists
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and the worse than useless dosing
with stomach stimulants; a falling off
of flesh; nights of slcepless, torturing
unrest these we had in common.
After l had returned to the city l
CHANGED one day to pick up q little
book, and that slight circumstance
saved my life; am sure of it. Fore
ordination, fatc-what arc these but
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-24

There is sadness IN many things of
life, but most in those which might
have been different had people only
known or thought in time. What
might have been holds so much more
of grief than that which is to be. Many
a home has been cast into gloom, many
a heart filed with sorrow almost to
bursting, when, had forethought been
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-24
7. K|LBORN co.

We shall represent The same leading manu-
facturers and imp orters heretofore.
Our several lines of SpeciaIties will be char
acterized by meet ting the require m enIs of GUS
toners by advanced designs, exclusive mot
beyond being popular, and always unexceilcd
iD quality.
We bespeak for them your interest amd gener-
patronage.
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-TH E
PORTLAND ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY CUSTOMERS,

The following list comprises the con-
pections that have been made and those
to be made within lew days. 1t is
easy to tell those that have been connect
Ell from those that have not by the color
of the lights. Those produced from
water power are white, clear and stead
JR LIBBY co.
BROWN BLOCK
Il. NJ LkWSEN 4 co.
A. b. STEVENS & ca.
FALMUU I'll HOTEL
IRA CLARK & co.
w. $. PARKER & co.
SIMMONS & HAMMOND.
IRVING A. LIBBY. sia s4.faaa lar
II. l.. WHiTCOMB & co.
LoNsGSHokEMEN's HAL
RED MESS HALL.
cox & WARD co.
MRS. C. b. LEIGHTON. --r
L. W. BENNER.
T. NINTON EARLE.
ATKINSON FURNISHING CO.
MAINE Provision COLD STORAGE
WEST END HOTEL.
Ii. II. NAY e SON.
I. +. HOMSTED 90.
SULLIVAN & OSGOOD.
WILLIS GATES.
Il. 7; GooLp TEA co.
A. y. MARKS.
ORIENT HALL
G. +. A WEBER.
FREEMAN MILLIKEN.
JAMES CONWkLI-
ODD FELLOWS HALF.
FOSTER, AVERY g. co.
TRAVELLERS INSURANCE CO
SARGENT, DENNISON & co.
GEO. L. SAWYER.
MRS. j. w. PERRY.
LADD s. ROSS.
g. w. SOLKEY.
JOHN H0L IVAN.
w, W. MITCHELL.
HIRAM PIERCE.
l.. A. DIXON.
J. l.. & BIS RESTAURANT.
WALDO HOTEL.
W. NJ. WADE.
PARK HOTEL.
EASTMAN BROS. s. BANCROFT.
COFFIN BROS.
l.. b. CARBEE.
G.. b. DAMON.
+. K. HANSON
FRED II. JOHNSON.
PORTLAND OPTICAL co,
SMITH & BROE.
r. L. SPOSEDO.
SULLIVAN BROS,
New customers are being added daily.
The total number now being supplied
with WATER POWER ELECTRICITY
in Greater Portland is about 266.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-24

But there we're other things that might
we'll go toward convincing a court OF the
guilt Of Lieutenant Gray, and poor Billy
contemplated them with sinking heart.
Taking prompt advantage OF his position as
officer of the guard, he had caused the
young prisoner to be brought outside the
guardhouse, and as a heavy, dripping fog
had come on the wings OF the night wind,
sailing in from the sea, he had led the way
to the sheltered side, which happened to be
the darkest one, OF the rude little building,
and had there hidden him tell his story.
But Morton glanced uneasily at a sentry
who followed close and was lowering sus-
piciously about. 81 cannot talk about-the
afair-with that fellow SPYING" he said,
with an eager plea in his tone and a sign
of the hand that Gray well knew and
quickly recognized. Keep around in front.
I'll be responsible for this prisoner" were
his orders, and almost reluctantly, the man
left. He was a veteran soldier, and his
manner impressed the lieutenant with a
vague sense of trouble. Twice the sentry
glanced back and hesitated, as though
something were on his mind that he must
tell, but finally he disappeared and kept
out of the way during the brief interview
that Immediately followed The prisoner
eagerly, excitedly began his explanation
swiftly diminishing amy lingering doubts
Gray might have entertained as to his in
nocence. But he had come from a stove
heated guard room into the cold sea wiud
| of the Pacifc-into the floating wisps OF
vapor that sent a chill to the marrow.
He was far too lightly clad for that climate,
and presently he began to SILVER.
"You are cold" said Gray, pityingly.
"Have you no overcoat?'
IT'S at my tent never expected to
spend this night here. I've been before the
summary court, fined for absence, and
thought thai would end it, but instead OF
that I'm a prisoner and the mar who should
be here Is stalking about camp, planning
more robberies. Yet I'd rather associate
with the very worst Of the deserters or
dead beats inside there and the dark eyes
glanced almost in horror-the slender figure
shook with mingled repulsion and chill
than with that smooth-tongued sneak and
liar" There's no crime too mean for him
to commit, Mr.. Gray, and the men are be-
ginning to know 1t, though the colonel
won't. For Gods sake get me out Of this
before morning" And again the violent