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The Portland daily press., 1899-07-04
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Z. v. Roberta io2 Congress street.
n. 9. Fessenden, 526
w. ii. Jewett 5o4
j. A. Libbey. $40
sprague, & McKim. 405 Congress street
4 A. Jeilison, $3.50 Congress street.
Chas Ashton. ySlA Congress street
i. L, Donnell 1856 Congress street.
z. J. Frederickson. l6 India street.
j. j. Beardworth. So Middle street,
y. Z. Hatch, 2 Exchange street.
;. I. Dennis, 4l9 Commercial street.
{. s: Cole, Cor. Boyd and Oxford street.
!. W. Peterson. ~ Middle street.
w. p. Currier. rs Exchange street.
!. w Westman SO Comh:ercIai street.
Join H. Allen, 3811 Congress street.
Dehnet & Co. Gas Congress street
q. J. Hodgson, 961A Portland street
4. n. Glendening, Long Island
+. L. Brackett. Peaks Island.
II. Nj. Butler, 6S Pine street.
j. II. Vickery, 221 Spring street.
Capt; Long. 40 Portland Pier.
g., W, Hunt. Custom house Wharf
John Cox. % Monument square
J. Il. Hutchinson. ~ Kim street 39e
+. II. Derrick, 2l9 Middle street. gs
j. j. Thuss. 81 India street. ~
q. Ii. StOweil, 80 Preble street. "
G. f. Slmonds 81 India street. Sii
Miss Abbie Coonlbs, 1871 Bracket street
:, Also at the news stands in the Falmouth.
Preble, Congress Square and United States no
tets, and Grand Trunk and Union Depots. II
can also be obtained OF Chisholm Bros, Agents
on az trains OF the Malne Central, Grand Trunk
anu foruand hochester railroads and OF
agents on any OF the Boston Trains.
The PRESS can also De found at the fo.lowinc
places:
Auburn-S A. Polllster.
Augusta 4. Pierce,
Alfred-J. Al. Aksrs.
Bailey's Island--D. r. Sennett
Bath-yohii.O. Shaw.
Berlin Falls,. He. 5. CLARK.
Brunswiek-F. I. SHAW.
Bangor-J. ID. Glynn
Boothbay Harbor-C. L. Remission
Brownield-Jay L. Frink.
Cape Elizabeth Dyer jose.
Cumberland Miiis-H. G. STATE STARE
Camden-Fred LOWS.
Cornish-L.b. knight.
Deering--k. j. bcanion.
Deeriing Center-A. A. McconA
DalnarlscoSta--M. Ii. Carnage
East DeerIng--W. a. Golden.
Fairteld-E. II. swans.
FSs%lass01.-NM u. Il hl Msits s ca
FryeOurg-J. /. WhHit;mora &,
Gardiner-Bussell Bros ie
Gre MS Lanaing-S. w. Fifiele.
Gorham- l.. j. Lermonl. III
y. rs; NJ. Leaylrt& Son
Gore-k T. Russell. sl1l
hnlehtviile--L. b. Bradford. lSf
kennebunk-J. III. OTIS. als
henneDunkport-C. r. Miller. ~
LlVermOfe False. Newman, ftt
Lewtston-Chandler & Winshlp.
Long Islands, II. Marston.
Limerlck-S. A. G. Grant.
Lisbon--C. ii. Foster.
llbson Falls-A. Nj Gerry.
Mechanic Falls-Merrill & Denning.
No. Deering-Noyes ~ Lurvey.
No. Waterboro-J. Ill. Chase.
No. Haven't. S. staples.
North SraJIord, MI. @ Hutohln'.
Noorway--F.P. Sto
Wiliains& klmbali.
A. q. Moves o.
n. Conway-C. II. Whitaker.
Old 0renard-Chas. Fogg.
Uxford-C. Il. Starbird
Philipps-W. A. ID. Cragin.
Ricnmond--A. l.. Preble.
Rumiord Falls-f. j. Rolfe-
Rocklard-Dunn s Carr.
Art s. Wan PaperCo
- A. j. Huston
Standardization Bros.
Skowhegan-H.- u. Graves.
South Portland-J; f: Merriman.
ii. Kicker & SoR-
=. N Il. Gordon
South Windham-J. ". Keaa
south Paris-A. ID. StnrtevanE
South Parls-E A Shurtleh Il Co.
South Waterborc--G. G. Dawus.
Saeo-7W. l.. Streeter.
Eaen- III. y. Hendricks s ~
u - kEabla.
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WANTED -sITUArIoNs.

A lady with a daughter g ghteen, would like a
"A position tc manage small hotel or board
ing house at the beach, las run one herself
successfully three years. eonld influence patron
age; or a position as housekeeper In n hotel or
private family. Address A. b. c., SO Green
street, Augusta, Me. 81
WANTED-By young man from Montreal
" 16 years ct age. who has gone through
college. can speak and write both French and
English well, a situation in store or some
light work. Apply to MRS, PALMER,S EM-
PLOIMENT OFFICF, 800 i-2 Congress street.
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MARRY N {. NELLIE.

And win buy you such a pretty Ring at
Mchenney's. thousand solid gold Rings
Dlamcnas. OpalPearls, Rubies, Emeralds and
~ otner Precious stones. Engagement and
Wedding Rings specially. Largest stock in
CITY; MchENNEY. The Jeweler, Monument
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nor SALE-Blackston House, attet for two
IL families, 10 rooms each. everything is first
class, very slightly, can see all over Portland.
heated by steam and furnace bath rooms above
street.. new house Deering Center Terms
favorable. IL
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THE ORCHARDS,

Elevated, quiet cool farm house, accommodates
about 10 guests. excellent rooms, beds and
cuisine, pure running water. sanitary arrange
ments FIRST class, wide piazzas beautiful
scenery. walks and drives IN vicinity: good
hshtnE % miles from city; terms reasonable.
Address - MRS. SAMUEL DAVIS,
1e27d2w WATERFORD, Maine.
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MURDER. wHAT.s-THATi

One of MeKenney's Alarm Clocks. CSC to
$500. Warranted TO wake the dead. Mora
clock than all the other dealers combined
MCKINNEY. the Jeweler Monument Square
sep2Sdtf
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a THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds, opals, Peal
Rubys and all other precious stones, Engage
stent aud Wedding Rings specially. Largest
mock in the city. MCKINNEY, the Jewelei
Monument Square. marchi9dtf
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South nrlstoI-N. w. Gamara
Thomast,n-R W. Walsh.
yinnl Hagen--A. r. VinaL
Waldoboro-Geo. Bliss.
Westlfaris-S. \. White.
Wiscassett-Gibhs & Rundleig.
Watcfviile--W. ID. Spaldine.
Westbrook-W. b. Boothby.
Woodfords-C Chapman q Wyman-
HarmoushslIls-A j b. Mitchell
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INSPECTION WATCHES.

~ jewel adjusted Pat. regulator nickel Elgin
Sliverine case, $1,000. B. W. Raymond II and
81 jewel adjusted is the best Railroad Watch.
These watches will pass the Inspection. Me-
kENNEY, the Jeweler, Monument Square.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-04

SUMNER B0ARDERS at Pine Grove Cottage
nice accommodations; house situated at
edge OF pine grove; lake near house; sandy
beach; boating and bathing; bass and trout
fishing City references given. Parties staying
two weeks or over will be given fres transpor-
tation from Gray station, coming and going
FOR further particulars address MARSHAL
MORSE, Dry Mills Me. te2O-4
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EOR SAlE-Bargains in our made strong
Il trousers" We sell Tor sl.00, 1.z5 1.EO eco
and 200 per pair. Best value for the money
snld anywhere. II not satisfactory on ex min.
alton money will be refunded by returning 10
Us before having been worn. nASkELL q
Portland, Maine. IA
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II AXE HOUSE. North winuham, Me. Now
H Open for the season OF 1899 Quiet loea-
ton. Supplied with unexcelled mineral water
Good bass and salmon fishing; desirable rooms
rates reasonable; correspondence solicited. l..
s. FREEMAN. proprietor. je2sd4ws
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The New York stock exchange was
Of ised Yesterday in honor Of the victory
1t Santiago
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Large French IiOof House and Slightly
Lot, Cousins Island,

Near the steamboat wharf, a Frenchh roof
house formerly occupied by John +. HILL con-
tanning II rooms and cook house ATTACHED
together with about one half acre of land. A
fms place for summer boarders. For price, etc,
inquire OF H. 3. BRYANT, ls2 Middle ST. clerk
OF the executors Of the viii of Ira F. Farring-
ton. ieI4dff
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Observation-Disclosures.

WE have Q large assortment OF Diamond
y, Rings, Pins. Ear Rings and Scarf Pins
easy way to buy Diamond as we make fl1e
payments SO BY that you will not miss lie
money none MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Monu.
i''o"'eVu@re' febedtf
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HUMMER BOARDERs at White Rock Farm
- house, twelve miles from Portland; 1--WE
minutes walk from NJ. G. X. n. station, Noun
water. fresh berries, vegetables, eggs ard milk.
For further particulars address A. N. PURIN-
TON, White Rock, Me. 2i-2
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| ~ UAiMER BOARDERS-W Wanted at Highland
- Jersey stock Farm, fine mountain scenery
pure air and water, beautiful walks and drives,
pure butter and rich cream. Only a few rooms
lett, write az once. Price moderate. W. W. g.
r. b. PIKE, Cornish Me. ii
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FOR SALE-A very valuable wharf proper Nv
solid fill of about CO. 900 square feet and IRON
tage on Commercial street OF 100 feet. For
particulars apply TO JOHN f. PROCTOR, Cen
tennial Block. ii
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FOE SALE-Look at thisi New two story six
IL room house and 5000 feet OF land in Deer
Ing for Sl400 only 500 down, balance only slI
per monln; d0ntwait until some one buys it
away from you. C. b. DALTON So Exchange
street.. June9dtt
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SUMNER BoARD-A few more boarders can
- be Accommodated at Stony Brook Farm.
Pure air, beautiful wakes ana drives. Teams
TO lot; rates reasonable. Every effort will be
made 20 give perfect satisfaction. Apply to
GEORGE III. MESERVE Cornish. Me. 70
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WANTED-A few boarders for the summer.
W on line of Stroudwater electrics, modern
house. fine location, use OF bath, fresh milk and
cream; references exchanged. Address II. j..
ID. Snoudwatrr. Maine. Al
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EOR SALE-'Two story house and lot land
=. OF ABOUT one acre, situated at Walnut HIN.
N0Itn Yarmouth. Handy to grocery store and
nltalh Eve minutes walk OF the Maine Central
*. H. station. Well located. Price low Tor
cash Apply TO GEORGE NJ. SEIDERS. o. IN.
change street, Portland. Junesdtf
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SUMMkR B0ARD-The E1ms, East Lining
ton, Me-, % miles IRON Portland, Is Just the
place for professional and business people 10
spend the summer months; excellent drives,
nsnlng and boating facilities and spring water
70 drink. Terms moderate. special rates 70
families. 81
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1T s. ENGINEER OFFICE, 5s7 Congress St
~. Portland, Me-, May "a, 1899. Sealed pro
pcsais tor dredging Caryers Harbor, Me-. Will
pc received here until u NJ, July z, 1899, and
then publicly opened. information furnished
on application. S. w. R0ESSLER, Maj. Engrs.
June5-67.SJuly5-6
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nor SALE--Eew House ON Richardson St.
very desirable contains 8 rooms and bath
hot and cold water wired for electric lighis
Inquire of A. l.. RICHARDSON, u Best ST.,
Deering Centre, Me. jel2d4ws
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EOR SALE-New. 8 fiat block Is rooms on
a each llatl on High street. everything Crst
class and strictly up to-date; finely finished,
pInmbed and heated, nothing better: rents for
500 per year will pay over per cent net G.
- DALION q CO, 80 Exchange st. June9-tf
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EOE.SAL Or TO LET AT Great III nn,na
lsland, eight rouin furnished cottage bath
room, running water aHa wells, lars,. 4, az.
all in good repair. Large io', near Ian'i :. d ri
store. Best trade aud best island IN Casco
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EOR SALE Elegant new room house, cor.
ner OF Deering Avenue and William ST.
Open plumbing. hot wafer heat, architects
plans. corner lot. beautiful suburban home
friee to suit and terms easy. c. b. DALTON,
50 Exchange street. Jupe9dtf
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SUMMER BOARD.

HIGH Rond Farm, Cornish. Maine More
guests eau be accommodated with large
airy fooniss broad piazza. llbrary plano, loca-
uOn high fine drives and views. plenty OF fresh
eggs. vegetables, berries, cream aud milk I;
Terms $500 to $500 per week. ROSCOE ".
SMITH. Cornish, Maine. Al
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EOR SALE OR TO LET-stable on PrebIe a
Sstalls and carriage room, building can ia
used for any purpose. Enquire of BRADIEV
& SMALL. 50 Preble street. II
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FOR SALE Pilot boat "Maggie.. Address
= L. L. PARSONS, Box 1853, Peaks Island.
Me. "a
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FOh oALE-At I4o Commercial street: lot OF
store fixtures consisting Of counters desks
chairs. Stoves, measures. 1900 lbs Howe scale
new safe With Inside steel chest, letter press
etc.
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Ferry words inserted under this hssd
sne week for % cents cash in advances

TOR sALE-LadIes' Humber bicycle. new
= and perfect, thoroughly first class, finely
anlustec, very easy running; bargain. MISS
STACEY, 81 Morning street, lower bell 81
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Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 90 eerts. in advance.
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l. OR SAI.lt- We have ate nes 4 the s-x
roo'ne'l D'use9 e'. - d-p fnKa
VIII sell me same ~ Gam i. sos ssssi.n
tilr i'eNl ten iSS. itn II 40 uy
tle day, has six Eo0u .vO.hs ii Il - Gaah Il
finely pluinbed lug h,i alii cold wan r, a.
finished ia. cypress an infelrru m every
respect We 10 nai requ =. = cot tiwn, bat
Will ALLOW you T. pay or l. 80 ~ m 80 u %, son
are naw usylng house rest. | goa 30, a. ply
so per month ~ wo0iG NC {, a, lie II
Interests eic.. and az HE low ratt o. fiy pc
cent a3d would also be i'ayln- abnut 81 .9r per
month on the rrsuclpal tar LfS' mVnth, and
Il ore each succeeding month As The me CT il
less each month. Cuin- iii ~ VII VIII fel you
why we are making sgch n, ffer. VI .kKS &
EARl4k co, u MOuunf. ut So. I'll
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HELP WANTED.

WANTED-An experienced assistant pastry
~, COOK. Apply at office, CONGRESS
SQUAKE HOTEL. SOL
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WE ppINc RiMcs.

One hundred OF them TO select from. An
styles, all weights. all prices In 10. IA and Is
KL Gold Largest and best stock Of rings
IN the city. A thousand OF them. McKENNET
the JeweleE, Monument Square iunezdtf
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TOILET.

Forty words inserted under tl,,s hand
newoek for 80 cents. cash in .dvanea
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FOR RENT-On Congress street mart ~ a
store with large display window. iipbted
with electricityi located opposite Baxter Block
rent according 70 amount OF space desired. For
particulars apply at once, Real Estate Once
First National Bank Building, FREDERICK s.
VAIL = o.
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WANTED.

M IDDLE aged lady would like board within
w half hour ride OF Portland, Maine July
references. MRS. GEORGE SEXTON. rs
fremont street Boston. Mass. soi
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HOUSE FOR RENT--Good location. on Con-
: gress street, west OF Grove street sun ali
DAY; eight rooms and extra large bath TooT1.
Modern plumbing. Slate sink In kitchen and
CoOMBS, IS Exchange street. Isl
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FOR SALE OR RENT-The attractive subur-
ban residence known as the Atwood Place
situated on Lincoln street. Plesantdale; house
mas fourteen rooms, sun all day, stable large
tract OF land, elevated situation commanding
MIN SHAW & CO.. 81 IL Exchange street.
2S-1
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WANTED-To hire a cottage at Peaks or
W near the Cape Shore, by responsible party.
viii pay good price If fully furnished. Will
occupy for about three weeks during July or
August. Address u. II. KING, 2 Congress
Park, Portland, Maine. SOL
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u ooMs TO LET-At Bay View House. peal,.
AZ Island also small store on barber shon 10
let. Call or write BAY VIEW HOUSE, Peaks
Island. a.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-03
II CENSUS.

The head OF the Census Bureau has
sent notification to the agricultural
classes to make preparations for the
coming OF the census takers, A list
OF the persons, products, live stock,
etc, will be taken. We clip the fol-
lowing paragraph.
Make an estimate OF the number
of chickens, ducks, turkeys and other
fowls raised during the year 1899;
number OF pounds OF butter, honey,
bees wax, lard, bacon, etc. made; num-
Der Of cords Of wood cut; pounds of
wool sheared; pounds OF feathers saw
ed; gallons Of milk made on the place;
number Of bales of cotton, tons OF
hay, bushels Of corn, oats, wheat, rye
and barley; number Of heads OF hors.
es, mules, jacks, sheep, hogs, oxen,
cows owned by you during the year;
bushels Of Irish and sweet potatoes,
onions, turnips, carrots, radishes, ap-
pies, peaches, pears or other fruit;
heads OF cabbage; acres OF orchard;
value OF plantation machinery, in.
GLIDING cotton gins, presses, corn
mills, threshing machines, hay rakes.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-03
GEN. FlTZHUGH LEE RELEASED
FROM QUARANTINE.

New York, Oct. 26.-Major General
Fitzhugh Lee, who arrived on the
steamer Havana on Wednesday, was
released from quarantine to-day. He
declares he cannot understand why he
and his secretary were detained for
observation at Hoffman Island, while
Others who arrived on the same vessel
were allowed to pass without deten-
ton. Gen. Lee looked the picture OF
health. He will proceed to Washing
ton Saturday and then visit his fami-
ly In Virginia, where he will remain
until he returns to Quemadas, bis Gu
ban headquarters, in December.
"Why in the world they took ME to
Swinburne Island, I do not know; but
l think 1t was to feel my tempera-
ture," said General Lee.
The reporter tried to talk about
Cuba, but General Lee said: "Ask me
about the Boer war, ask me about the
coming election, but don't ask me
about Cuba"
General Lee said that when he left
havana there were sixteen cases Of
yellow fever in the city.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-03
THE AKIN OF DIMES.

In making the little pieces Of silver
money commonly called dimes, the
silver bullion is first melted and run
into bars that weigh two pounds each.
These bars are then run between great
rollers, and are thus flattened into
strips Of the thickness required for
dime-making. The strips, after hav'
ing been treated with a kind Of talloW
preparation TO keep them from being
scratched, are put through a machine
that cuts them into proper size. The
pieces thus prepared are put into the
feeder OF the printing presses, and
they 60 to the die at the rate of six
thousand an hour or one hundred a
minute. The printing dies are pom.
der0us things, and the smooth piece
d silver, when pressed between them,
are slightly expanded. Here they re-
ceive the letters and figures designed
for them, have their edges corrugated,
and are finished. The finished dimes,
says the Philadelphia Times, are drop.
ped by the machine into a receiver,
and are taken charge OF by the coun-
ter. The machine used by him is SIM
ply a tray, having raised edges extend.
ing across its surface at such a dist
ance apart that a dime fits exactly
between them. To fiji the space on
the tray just 1850 dimes are required.
On to this tray the dimes from the re.
ceiver are poured, the tray is rapidly
shaken by the counter, and the dimes
settle down until all the spaces be-
tween the raised edges are filed. The
counter then brushes the surplus
dimes back into the receiver, empties
the contents Of the tray into a box,
and is ready for more money from the
receiver; so he continues his work
until all the dimes have been counted.
In all silver coins from the dollar down
a variation Of one and One-half grains
is allowed; in silver dimes, however,
the deviation from the standard is so
Insignificant, shat they are not re-
Quired to pass through the weigher's
hands, as do the larger pieces of silver
money.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-03
FOUND HIS CALLING.

Columbus Commercial.
Maj. Thomas Harrison. about whom
everybody, most, has had somethin.
to say, seems to have found his call
ing at last, viz: that OF a poet. While
the Major is not gifted with a moth
he seems to possess some
splendid ideas as to the supposed pc
sition they occupy In this world. Ma,
jor Harrison Is the author OF the fol
lines under the caption OF:
MY MOTHER-IN-LAw.
When | was a young man
l had lots OF fun,
But when l got married
My troubles begun;
For Of a" the old women
That ever you saw,
l got the toughest
Old mother-in-law.
She quarrels all day,
She fuses at night;
The way she raises IL
Is way out Of sight.
She bangs on my children,
She DULLES my wife,
She makes me everlastingly
Tired Of life.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-03


The advance in cotton means that
the Southern farmer will receive at
least SIS, 600. 900, possibly 500. 100000
more for this years crop than for that
Of last year. This means a great deal
to the South and to the whole coun.
try. The addition of $75,O0O,OOO to
800, 900, 900 to the value Of the South's
cotton; the production OF the country
at large OF about $500, DOC, 900 bushels
Of corn, or about $500, 100000 bushels
more than the largest cropever ralsed'
the high prices which cattle ralsers
are getting, and the enormous demand
for all kinds Of agricultural products
by reason Of the general employment
OF the people, are factors in the DUST
ness world by which all avenues OF
trade will profit.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-03


The following thoughtful and M.
trlotic comment on the Transvaal war
Is from the Pittsburg Post:
Great Britain's terms means that
the Transvaal must abandon all clajms
OF independence and in local affairs
accept the dictation of England in all
the essentials OF home rule. It is
proposed to make anothea Ireland Of
the Transvaal British imperialism
demands 1t, and American sympathy
Is expected for this undertaking. It
will not be forthcoming. or course
II Will be an unequal war, and British
power and wealth will triumph in the
end, unless a British conscience is re.
Surrected, as happened in G~ladstone's
and through his efforts, after
the British defeats by the sturdy
Dntchmen in 1881. But that is now
probable. There are no Gladstones
left, and imperialism aud jingoism
have full sway with the English gov.
eminent and people, as the American
brand has at Washington in the Phil.
ippine business. Africa from the Cape
to Cairo is the present inspirations of
the British populace, and all thought
OF Justice to "A weaker power is thrown
to The winds.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-03
Ghelemorrat- st,.
EXTENT OF THE BoERs, ~
Chicago Record.

Chicago Record.
ANY ANY one who will study , ~,
South Africa will be able 10 mapOt
s Ss,a a. a few Of the reasons wS upa ,%
British war Office feels it neoa "ny The
moDlllze such a large force to sa to
tne South African republic suodue
ally the Orange Free Stats a1 %, its
tne Afrikanders finally secured when
milton OF their claims, in thu recog'
t,on OF 1884, they were allows .SaVen'
their boundaries about a ,errI, 70 tx
liz, ls9 square miles. The ns, Of
which has been commonly KNOWN "''lon
petty republic" and which som a'a
the London journals now cha,s sUne Of
as little State" is, there,n'a''a
reality nearly as large, t%erritori.''es' IN
new Mexico and larger than all v,as
England together with New :, y New
t"e lransVaal is Considerably maA A'
than half as large as either Frsn more
Eermany' and it is larger than I,s, or
1t and the Orange Free Sta,a isaly'
PRISE a territory about equal to ,%a,
OF Illinois, Wisconsin and Mi W ''at
combined. "''llgan
To reach Pretoria, the Tr,,..
capital from Mafeking, one Of -
points at which the invader, u y =
sumably will make their a,tacs r ".
British troops must traverse a, Os
loo miles OF hostile territory. T,o ,'
Laing's Mex, the most accessible n' "al
on the Natal frontier, the distance ., W.
Pretoria is about as far, while t,o 10
Kimberly should the British comA
mence invasion from that pojn, ,hs
distance is 300 miles. Could the troo ,'
winch have been modified as t,,f
Cape Town travel as the crow s,aa
they would have a journey Of Dea,,,
600 miles before them tt reach ~,
nearest point on Transvaal soil, Tha
task, indeed, of mobilizing the ,,oan.
from Cape Town and bringing them
TO the Boer capital would be a)mo<,
equivalent in point Of distance, "a
taking an army from Chicago to New
York City, the last 200 miles Of the
journey being through hostile tori.
tory.