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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-13
Old Age Postponed.

but to find places through friends. or to
advertise for places. Some intelligence
offices keep worthless help just for the
purpose of securing fees, we'll knowing
that. like the bad penny, they will be
back again and may be imposed upon
some one else.
On the financial side the balance is in
favor of homework, as a rule.
Working clio thes cost less. there are no
car ia res no room rent or board to pay
in the case of domestic work. and the
weeks wages may be spent for luxuries
and line clothes or be saved. 1 have in
mind young woman who was earning
SIC a month in the home of an acquaint-
ance. She left for place in one OF the
railroad stations in Boston at $24 a
month. One months service thera proved
that she had to pay for rent, beard. fares
and necessary repairs of clothing all that
she earned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-13

IT. $. ENGINEER OFFICE, 537 Congress ST.,
OClPortland Me. April &c, 1899. Sealed pro-
posals for ledge excavation at MooseaDec Bar.
and Sullivan Falls, Maine VIII be received here
until II NJ, June ~. 1880, and then publicly
opered. Information furnished on application.
s, ". ROESSLER, Mai. Engrs.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-13
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IFS ENGINEER OFFICE. 537 Congress St,
u Portland, Me. April rs, 1899. Sealed pro
posals for dredging at Lubec Channel. Me,
and then publicly opened. Information fur
nished on application. ). W. ROESSLER.
Mai, Engrs. may1l-12-I315- iune9-l0
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-13

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Tt was shield as large as silver quar- ter with the outside edge bordered with pure rubies, blood red, all of a size and without flaw. The center of the shield consisted of large diamond cut not very | deep, yet too deep to be sunken, so it was elevated in a wire setting. Around the da- monds were perfectly matched black pearls. The combination was so unusual that we exclaimed as we handled the jewel and I, remarked that had never seen it before.
 "When we had finished examining it MT. Cloud said, That is my Phoenix club badge. It belongs to the president. When 1 was elected the badge was presented to me by the members and when I resign, and new president comes in, I must give up the badge to him. It Is the presidents badge, to be owned by him, during his term of office. Of course it Is only to be worn at the meetings !
 Mamma spoke of Its great value. Yes, said MT. Cloud, it Is Indeed very valua- ble. It is worth thousands If I were to lose it I should feel ruined as could never hope to replace it. ]. "As he spoke Mr. Cluod's face became very serious. We once had a case of that kind,' said he-.a most curious case. The president lost his badge and committed sui eide next day. You see he was suspected of having sold It.
 "Aftet, we had looked at the badge and talked about it, I very foolishly asked to wear it; and in a fit of waywardness reached across the table, took 1t and put 1t in the bow of ribbon, at my throat. "At the close of the meal, Mir. Cloud asked me for it. but I, to tease him. said | I meant to keep it. He asked for 1t again but I ran up stairs with 1t on and at the door of my room looked back and called down stairs, You have lost your pin for ever
 "After they were seated in the parlor stole quietly down the stairs and placed the pin in the lining of MT. Clouds over coat. directly under the lapel.
 "It was my intention to tell him ins few minutes. where had placed 1t.
 ''I went back up to my room and came down stairs again. l Hound mamma ana my sister seated alone in the parlor. Mr Cloud had gone out to send a telegram. He would be back in a minute. A
 "Whem he returned which was after R h an hour he came dn for only minute,stQ say goodbye, he said, and to ask for hls pin: Come. Maizie,' he said, you h4Ne teased me long enough. Let me nave, ule pin now. The supper is at 10 o'clock. l must go.' Ff
 CT gave it back to you,' said, tand ypu alnve 1t now
 .'Trhen I stood up and running my fingers along the lapel of Gis coat I felt flor the pin. It was gone!
 "I turned as white as snow and as felt the color leaving my face, said, You took fN I gave 1t ito you
 xMy mother looked up surprised and MT. l, Cloud stared at me- Yes, I gave it to you. Yoh took it yourself haven't got it. You hsFe it. -t fI
 "Swhy, Maizie,' said MT. Cloud, How can Rou say sol?
 ".It is frue,' I said, true as live. You must have taken tt.'
 'I pass over the disagreeable scene which followed. will not mention MT. Clouds chagrin or my mothers awazspept Alter
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Trained Animals

Hagenback's Trained Wild Animal Ex- hibition-With the finest collection of wild and trained animals ever shown in this city. Dens of lions, tigers, pumas and other fero- cious beasts will show upon the midway. Hazenback's trained wild animal exhibition never disappoints or deceives. It never of fend good morals never annoys good taste, and never displeases good people It de- lights the little folks and affords diversion for millions. It has more rare imported animals and presents far greater fairy land of fun for the children than romance can offer. There seems to be no limit to the variety of geological specimens. Hazen- backs show is the historic educator for the young and old See the baby lions. The great African lion hunt, the most exciting and thrilling spectacle ever witnessed. be- ing Ian actual reproduction of a lion hunt as 1t actually takes place in the forests and jungles of Africa, illustrated by Colonel Fred Woods, Europes most intrepid and daring animal trainer, with his matchless Challenged group of forest bred lions and Monesses "Old Bob," Queen Victoria and s.Juno" the sight of a life time.
 Madam Corn. introducing a group of four young lions. Cuba. "Spitfire," "Brutus," and Dewey" showing the method Of young lion training; Herr Rudolph Canoz. with his group of Russian wolves, Danish bloodhourds black bears and the untamable hyenas of Abysinnia.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
THE BGUNDlK AT LADYsMIrH

From the, New York Tribune.
 onet Britoh is not strong enough to whip ten DQtchmen That does seem to be a startling. proposition It expresses, how ever. tlfe. gist of the decidedly startling news from South Africa reported in our special cable dispatches from London yes, terday and more fully again today. If some ultra sjingo takes exception to it per- haps wei night modify it so as to say the one isCn6t strong enough to take the az, gressive against the ten on their own cho, sen ground. If any postscirptum be desired it may De found in the statement that guns which will shoot four miles are better than. those which will shoot only three. Like Wise that small force in a secure place, cepfrsnted by a vastly superior force but certain soon to be amply reinforced. should re{hah on the defensive until reinforce fnents arrive. That is about all.
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From the Baltimore American.
 Anticipating a renewal of the Schley- Sampson matter in the congress that meets in December, friends of Schley are compl- ing epitome of public opinion on the matter which will take the form of book similar to that presen ted to Admiral Dewey by members of the Maritime exchange, in New York. The Schley book, if the plans of the committee are successful. will be of equal pretensions, besides containing an appendix of press editorial opinion from the whole country. After being laid befora congress the book will be presented to Ad. miral Schey by q committee of Balti. morc"rT representative of Maryland sub- s-,.l ;.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
The Shield Pin.
 H Detective StOru.
BY FRANK M,wATERs.

l do not like to take up personal cases as we detectives call certain class of work, so when Miss Angel of Broadsde street sent for me to take up "small per sonal mystery" I responded with poor grace.
 Scarcely had she begun to tell her story, however, than became so interested that begged her to continue and tell me the de- tails as far as possible.
 Miss Angell was engaged to MT. Cloud peculiar combination of names to begin with, and was devotedly attached to him. In fact she confessed with tears in her eyes that his love was more, or had been more than life to her.
 The rest of the story I will let her tell in her own words.
 MT. Cloud" she said, lis in the habit of calling upon me almost every evening. Sometimes he arrives in time for our 6 o'clock supper to which mamma always makes him welcome.
 He dresses very we'll wears fine jewelry, when he is so inclined, and is a very dis tinguished looking man. We often go out in the evening together.
 "One evening, a week ago, Mr. Cloud came to supper, invited by mamma. He was to attend supper of the Phoenix club at 10 o'clock and, so, was dressed in full dress suit, light overcoat, and in his hand he carried a crush hat
 "At supper mamma noticed an exquisite shield pin he wore It shone so brilliantly that had seen it across the table.
 As mamma spoke of the pin MT. Cloud took 1t off and handed it to her. And then after looking at it, mamma passed it around the table for us all to examine.
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"Yes, know" said she, impatiently.

"Yes, know" said she, impatiently.
 "Still,' l said, T will do my best. But you must allow me to talk with MT. Cloud That will be absolutely necessary.
 At this she became greatly alarmed but finally consented.
 That same day I called on MT. Cloud end was received by him in his private office He was not cordial and I soon saw that, while he would not accuse the young la1y, he thought she had kept the pin.
 After some conversation he told me tfat, on leaving the parlor, he had put on his overcoat and had gone to the nearest tele- graph office to send a message. Thare, meeting an old friend, he had gono into a cafe and taken a drink, after which he had returned to the house of his fiancea, hay ing been gone about half an h our
 "Tell me the name of the cafe," I said.
 Having carefully noted the names and addresses of all concerned during that half hour, leDt Mir. Cloud and l will do him the justice to say that think he was half convinced that he might have made gns-i take. 1
 Going first to the telegraph office, I walked from there to the cafe. At that moment a wagon stood in front of the door and they were wringing out the soiled table linen.
 An inspiration came to me and I said to the driver: How often do you take away tho inen?'
 Twice week." said he. "But this week we had a breakdown and we are late. It's almost eight days. They are mad enough about 1t. But we will have them all done tomorrow"
 As the driver started away I said: '1 want to search that lead of napkins and if you drive them into that vacant lot I will pay you well for your trouble"
 Once in the lot I overhauled the contents of the wagon thoroughly; and was finely rewarded by feeling hard lump of some thing which hurt my hand as pinched it.
 Looking closer I saw tangled in the fringe a gittering jewel, which, as I extricated it, proved to be the diamond set in the gorgeous pin which had been so accurately rescribed to me by Miss Angell
 did not let the driver know of my booty, but making an excuse that could not find what I wanted, I walked away, nor did stop until I had telegraphed to Mir. Cloud few minutes later I sat in the parlor of Miss Angells residence talking to her. When I had told my story and laid the pin in her lap her joy knew no bounds. Just at that moment MT. Cloud was announced and Miss Angell then and there gave him the pin. I never saw girl so happy. She al- most hugged me.
 As soon as MT. Cloud saw his mistake he was humbly apologetic and tried to fall at her feet, but she waved him haughtily away, and Mrs. Angel who had joined the group delicately suggested that, as his pres ence would always remind them of a pain ful chapter, 1t would be better If he were to go away and stay away!
 may add that when MT. Cloud went into
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FEW FEATURES OF THE MIDWAY AT THE STATE FAIR

awhile I explained to them how I had stolen down the stairs and had fastened the precious pin the lapel of the coat, just for fun, and how I intended after teasing him to tell him that it was there.
 "As I talked could see my mothers in- credulous looks and MT. Clouds absolute dismay. They did not believe mel
 After the most painful quarter of an hour which I ever expect to spend Mr Cloud left shaking hands cordially with my mother and saying cold good night to me.
 After he had gone my mother said, 'Maizie my darling girl, tell the truth. 1t is not too late'
 There Is nothing more to tell, mother I said, I have told you the whole truth
 After awhile my mother saw that l was in earnest and she believed me. But as next day came and passed, and no word came from MT. Cloud, 1 saw that he doubted me. The third day there came a formal note saying that if l would return the pin he would give me Its value in money, paying me as rapidly as his cir cumstances would permit The pin which was valued at many thousands being then beyond his means.
 q read the note. threw it on the ground, stamped on it, then tore it into bits. did not reply.
 ''That was sa week ago. For the first three days I was too much overcome by modification to take any steps toward es- tablishing my innocence. But now that am in a soberer mind I wish to learn, if possible what became of the pin after l placed it in the lining of the lapel of MT. Clouds coat. and where 1t now is"
 The recital took some time, for the young lady's emotion overcame her more than onee And I must confess that l, too, felt indignant for her. First, that fate should have played so unkind a trick upon so beautiful young girl, and secondly, that her lover MT. Cloud should have doubted her so easily. Though stranger, could see that she was innocent.
 "I am we'll off, said she, land am willing to spend any amount to clear myself of this suspicion. Mamma will not ob- ject to any expenditure and we hope, with your assistance, to discover the thiefs.''
 "It is so long a time," began, 'if you"
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deful aggregation of awe-inspiring and producing shows.
Streets of Cairo

The famous streets of Cairo presenting in all its bewildering pagentry with nude Egyptian and barbaric danes peculiar to the Orient and the far east, glittering shimmering, dazzling blaze of splendor never before seen in this country, introduc- Ing Turks. Egyptians, Arabians. Hindoos, Arabs, Gunspinners, Dervishes of the De- sert, sword fighters, Camela Sacred Don- keys and all the people peculiar to the Ori- ent. In the Turkish theater will be found a bevy of beautiful Turkish girls whose graceful and voluptuous dancing appeals to the eyes of the visitors
 The special star dancing girl of the world, La Belle Zuleik," has been engaged for this attraction, introducing that remark able and famous Oriental dance oftentimes called Dance Duventre, '"The Hoola Hoo la.' 'The Hooche Kooche,' and "The Mus cle Dance" This dance is peculiar to the natives of Egypt and India, being known as the "Hoola Dance" of Egypt and the "Nautch Dance" of India. It differs from all European dances in its movements it being a dance, not of the feet alone, but of the entire anatomy. It moves in slow and sensuous contortions to the rythmic musie or the rude Arabian tom tom and fageoette. Words fail adequately to de- scribe this dance.. It simply beggars de- scrption, and must be seen to be appre- ciated It is the dance which was danced before Herod and Pontius Pilot and for which John the Baptist lost his head, and which today, in this country, creates the greatest excitement; people still losing their heads when they see the dance which fas- cinates and enthralls all visitors and be- holders when danced by La Belle Zuleik" in her native costume.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
Li Hun.s s'l,ane's Views
the Philadei.1hia Press.

From the Philadeir rfia Press.
 u Hung Chang has leen interviewed, and suggests the United States sell out the Philippines to Japan. Whatever else this proves, it shows that Li as we'll as the Chinese government, learned thing or two about the Japanese in the war of 1894, which they have not forgotten. As for the general philosophy of Lis ide.t; as to the Philip pines, it is not above what one might ex- pect of Chinese statesman who in spite of his travels sees little besides his own door yard. He would probably not view Japan in so favorable light as a world power had she not given China a gentle hint at Yalu and Port Arthur and Wei-Hai-Wei as to what her adoption of the western devils meant.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
Free Performances Daily

Free Performances Daily-The distin- guished Professor William Lotto, who has won universal recognition in his high and marvellous diving performance which brands and leaves an indelible and ever lasting impression upon the memories of all spectators, diving from tower of one hundred and twenty-five feet, he plunges head first into a net below. No act of the past or present time remotely approaches this incredible performance. It Is awe in spring. It is daring and fearful exhibi- tion that cannot be seen elsewhere
The age-herald., 1899-11-05

@AHE Midway" feature of the fair UfX will be up to the highest stand
 ard of excellence, which will rule
 S in other deparemtnts. The Bos- tack Carnival company, with its many splendid attractions, has been engaged, and will present a reproduction of the fam ous Chicago Midway" with its air of orl- ental opulence.
 The grounds will be shaped after the famous Midway, and will contain a won
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The Venetian Gondolas

The Venetian Gondolas-The most superb mechanical device of the present century magnfcently carved and gilded with its display of mirrors and paintings, a sight for the gods to behold upholstered in heavy plush the whole forming the most gor- geous amusement ever seen realistic ride on the streets of Venice, in real Vene- tian gondolas, brilliantly illuminated with it's own lights and sight enchantly to Its visitors with delightful music discoursed by the $100O0 orchestraion.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
The Moulin Rouge

The reigning sensation just now, the fa- nous Moulin Rouge" absolutely the first time In America and direct from Paris. This Is faithful reproduction of the most celebrated sights of the gay French Capi- tai, introducing bevy of carefully selected, beautiful and chic French dancing ladies, presenting the French "Loufa," the "Tur- tle," Sen Sen, the aga, and the La Gan tine'' dances No abreviation, no curtail- ment but this entire performance produced on the same grand scale of magnitude that has delighted hundreds of thousands of people at gay Farce
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each and every round of this great fight. which was for the championship of the world is accurately described and ilustrat- ed with the assistance of the Cinemoto- graph appearing to the spectator as though he were at the ringside when it occurred. Watch the giant Jeffries, with youth and vigor slowly but gradually moving down and gaining over the gameness and experi- ence of Fitzsimmons, the Australian. These are life-size, living, moving pictures; every blow every fall and the final knockout is denicted
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Fatnah

The Famous Couchee Dancing Bear That does the dance in his grotesaue and Imaginable impersonation of La Belle Fa- timah, the Oriental dancing girl, attired In Turkish costume, giving most vivid de- lineation of the couchee-couchee dance.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
The Crystal Maze

Innocent fun for young and old-A pal ace of glasses, the s160OO beauty, the most bewildering amusement ever invented. The visitor enters the doorway and Is almost immediately lost in a maze of mirrors, so cunningly devised that 1t is almost next to impossible without calling the assist ants of one of the attendants, to find your way out.
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Forceful

From the Indianapolis Journal.
 The Expansionist-You can bet your life English is going to be the universal lan- guage before many years.
 The Anti-I rather believe you. There isn't finer swearing language on earth.
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Embarrassing

From the Indianapolis Journal. She asked the parson to guess her age A wicked trick, forsooth! The good man dare not tell lie,
 Nor dare he tell the truth.
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the cafe the pin was in the lapel of the coat, but, becoming entangled in the fringe of his napkin, was pulled out and would have been lost, forever had 1t not been fof the perseverance of the plucky Miss Angell.
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i,ailoon Ascensions

The balloon ascension will eclipse any, thing of the kind ever presented to the American public. and is performed by Pro- lessor Cassell Not only does this daring aeronaut perform daring feats on q1is lofty trapeze sustained from the mammouth "Dread Naught,' but at an altitude of from 5000 to 1000 feet, almost hidden from view,
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and with given signal cuts his parachute loose, hanging by his toes alone; q really thrilling sight to behold, and almost in- credible. This is an absolutely sensational feat never before performed. His ascension and parachute decent is admitted by public and press to be the most perfect ever pro- duced in this country. This performance can be seen twice day on the Midway.
 JenrIes and Fitzsimmons Fight
 The famous Jeffries and F1tzsimmons fight-A perfect and exact reproduction of
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
Those Black Feathers

From the Chicago Record.
 Man, how does my hat compare with Kitty's?"
 .sYours looks more like hearse coming around the corner than hers does."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
The Yellow Fever Scare.

The recent yellow fever fright raised wide
felt interest in its treatment. 1t is treated in
the simplest way possible. although it is a ter
rible disease. Perfect sanitary arrangements
are insisted upon. the supply of water must be
pur-, simpe medicines are administered and
the bowels kept regular If this last measure
was observed by everyone we would he Il
magnificent race. TIL re is nothing better
than Hostetter's Stomach BitterS for cleans
ing the system dose three times day will
bring new life and happiness. 1t will posi- i've
ly cure constipation and dyspepsia and for
weak liver or kidneys there is nothing to equal
|. Every druggist keeps it and private
re 7enue stamp covers the neck of the bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY.

Annual Banquet of Young Mems Christian
Association Friday.
The 10Th anniversary banquet of the
Rock Island Young Mems Christian
association will occur at the associa-
tion's home on Third avenue next Fri
day evening, beginning at O'Clock.
a fine program has been arranged for
the occasion. r. b. McKown will
oliiciate as POSTMASTER. The general
topic of the speakers will be The
Twentieth Century Fraternity;" Its
influence" by Hon. William jackson,
of this city; Its Business Manage
ment." by A. d. SPerry, of this city;
Its Paramount Aim, T. w. Stewart,
general secretary. Monmouth; Its
mprehensiveness," A. NJ Bruner,
of this city, department state secre-
tary. There will be music by Bowl
by's mandolin orchestra and the Y. NJ.
G. A. quartet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
ODD FELLOW STAG,
Rock Island Lodge No. 10 In
stalls Its Officers
Elect.
CEREMONIES OCCUR AT THE HALL

Followed by a Luncheon and a General
Good Time Fifteenth Anniversary BAN
quet of the Young Mems Christian
Association to Take Place Next Friday
Evening.
Members of Rock Island Lodge No.
Is, |. o. .. f, had a stag" party in
connection with the installation of
their of1icers-elect last night. The
installation ceremony was conducted
by Grand Marshall Peter Schlenmer.
assisted by Grand Master George
Trenkenschuh and Grand Secretary
A. f. Lamp. The officers are:
Noble Grand. w. Tremann.
Vice Grand-S. L. Miller.
Secretary-D. +. krell.
a sumptuous luncheon was after
ward partaken of and several hours
whiled away most delightfully."-.