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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
FARMERS CONFERENCE.
Farmer McLaughIin's Movement for =
Reduction of .Tsxstion-Fsrmers I'M
terested to Meet at Reception Hall
june 10,

The farmers Of this county who are In
sympathy with the movement for re-
vision of our present system ef.state tax
alton, and more economical manage
msnt of the States affairs are requested
to meet at Reception Hall, city building,
Portland. on Saturday, June 10, at p.
m. That the burden Of taxation Is I'M
equally distributed Is admitted by Gov.
Powers In his letter indorsing the move
ment and when as asserted BY State As
scissor Pottle, the expenses OF the state
have increased so per cent in ten years.
farming towns of the state have. steadily
declined, 1t Is evident that the time has
come to call a halt and we invite tax
payers and all who earn eheir bread In the
sweat of their face, to unite with us on
June 10. to protest against the course OF
extravaganza. That Is rapidly bringing re-
proach upon the good name of the state.
and reducing the farmers and taxpayers
to automRtons to grind out revenue to b
absorbed by Q rapacious and ever multi
plying horde OF Office holders. who dsvour
the peoples substance as fast as they can
produce 1t.
Private fortunes may be squandered by
public as well as by private extravaganza,
and this.axiom Of our earliest and wisest
political philosopher receives ample atten-
ton in our own state, nwhere once pros
porous farming towns and townships
have been reduced to but little better
than bowling wilderness where no sound
is heard today but the crack of the rifle of
the idle sportsman from Boston and New
York.
TO such as may think this statement
but the language OF exaggeration we
would call their attention to the report OF
the Bureau of Abandoned Farms, for
ha hat tod ho total NJ
Der OF such farms In the state to be 1898,
with total acreage of 254, 513 Of which
such little towns as Temple furnished ~,
Denmark 60 Jay "a, Vienna 40, Hope Az,
Limington 30, Parsonsfield 45, Brooks, 3S.
Embden SO, Richmond 43. Sweden u,
Canton so, and Temple. the banner"
town with 49, while many of the plan ia.
tions have become entirely abandoned"
These once prosperous farming COM
munities were redeemed from the native
Wilderness by men who were no more
temperate industrious or economical
than the farmers Of today and the prices
they received for their products were as
low and In some instances lower than
today, but the fruits of their honest toll
was not drawn from them as fast as re-
quired by national, state, country, and
In many instances, BY municipal extrava-
gance, as 1T is today, while the price OF
their necessary purchases were not nxed
by soulless combinations Of trusts and
monopoliss whose paid agents swarm
about our legislative halls, to defeat
any attempt of the producers Of wealth
to correct these abuses.
w. II. Mclaughlin, Scarboro, il. X.
Griggs, Westbrook, Alonzo Libby,
Westbrook, Charles X. Herrick,
Cumberland, j. Augustus Libby.
scarboro, W. W. Andrews. Otisteld.
L. W. Dyer. Cumberland, George b.
Leavitt, Deering, Il. l.. Milliken,
Portland, w. +. Dresser, Scarboro,
Provisional Committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
JEWElRY REPAIRING.

WE are familiar with all kinds of Jewelry
W repairing and nave made it specially
for years. We are now ready to make 10 order
Vol, NAV wish at very short notice. Nick En-
NEY, the Jeweler, Monument Square, Portland.
- - Pa tanlSE1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

W. Il. job nson win soon start on .
business trip IN the Eastern part Of the
state.
Sergeant John Donovan and Private
BENJAMIN Kunk. who formerly belonged
to Battery e. Sd ARTILLERY. were in South
Portland yesterday. They msy re-epiist
In the 9TH artillery.
Winter Is gettineve scarce at Cushinas
island, and unless the tanks are hlledsoon
by a rain, the government will have to
purchase water in order. to keep the work
going.
Work is going on ct lively rate at the
bicycle faotory and night crew OF seven
men are now engaged.
PLEAsANTDALE.
Miss Lucille Goddard of Desrins, spent
the Sabbath rs the guest OF her aunt,
Mrs. Granville Libby. Summer street.
Mr.. John Taylor of Portland. was the
guest OF friends at the depot" duri ng
the last week.
Miss Octavia Lombard left for WASH
ington, d. c.. on Thursday, where she
will make her home In the future.
Mrs Frank ". Smith Is able to b. out
of doors on pleasant days. This will be
: r.,.s w.. - .onrn.a - no, horo for
.a-..-..,s, 80.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
MORRILLS.

The Desring High School Alumni asso-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

citation held pleasant social in Crosby
hail. Saturday evening. Refreshments
were served during the evening.
Miss Alice winship Of Deering Center
ana Miss Isabel Clark of East Deering
gave cake walk and ball at Hosgg hall,
Desring Center, Monday evening, which
was we'll attended and thoroughly en-
joyable time had By all.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16
MRS. DELAND'S LECTURE.

Mrs. Margaret Deland, the popular
author of Old Chester Tales needs no
introduction to the Portland public. 1t
will be a rare opportunity to hear this
distinguished author next Friday eve
ming, May 10th, at State street vestry at s
O'Clock in her lecture ON The Value of
the World. Tickets are for sale at Lor.
ing. Short s. Harmon's, and Lords, I'M
der the Columbia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-16

NOTICR.-All persons who can accommodate
N Friends with board during their yearly
meeting which will be held IN Portland. from
June slh 10 18th (inclusive) are requested 10
communicate with. MRS. f. C. JOHNSTON,
<69 Cumberland street. Isl
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
LIFE SAVED BY SWAMP ROOT
The Wonderful New Discovery by Med
ical Science
Sample Bottle Sent Free BY Mail.

SwampRoot, discovered by the eminent
kidney and bladder specialist, is wonder
fully successful in promptly curing kidney,
bladder and uric acid troubles.
Some of the early symptoms Of weak kid
neys are pain or dull ache in the back,
rheumatism dizziness, headache, nervous
ness, catarrh of the bladder, gravel or
calculi, bioating, sallow complexion, puffy
or dark circles under the eyes, suppression
of urine or compelled to pass water often
day and night.
The mild and extraordinary effect OF the
famous new discovery, DR.. Kilnaer's
Swamp Root, is soon realized. It stands
the highest for it's wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. If you need
medicine you should have the best
Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and one
dollar sizes. You may have a sample bot
tie of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root and a
pamphlet that tells all about it, Including
many of the thousands of letters received
from sufferers cured. both sent free by
mail. Write Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, and please mention thatSyou
read this generous offer in the Sunday Age
Herald -.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
TWO NEW ROUTES
Put on By Postmaster Hughes Begin
ming With New Year

With the beginning Of the fiscal year yes
terday the facilities of the Birmingham
postoffice were increased by the addition of
two carriers and the establishment of two
new routes. One of these routes has been
established the South Highlands, in-
Guiding that section south of Eleventh
avenue, which will be known as "Cullom
route" The other route was made by ex-
tending the free delivery system on the
regular routes, which requires the service
of the additional carrier.
C. F. Morgaridge and NJ. L. Fawlkes,
who have served as sub-carriers for some
time were promoted to the regular list,
both of whom are familiar with the work.
Postmaster Hughes efforts to perfect the
system of the local office has resulted in
the very best service in the history of Bir-
mingham. His administration of the af-
fairs of the office have met with the ap-
proval of the business men of the city, re-
CARELESS of~politics.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
Not Confirmed by Officials

The above report was received from The
Age-Herald's special correspondent in Flor
ence, in regard to an important industrial
deal which has been talked of for several
months. Whether this deal has been fully
consummated or not, the officials of the
Sloss company are not yet ready to say.
When told of the above dispatch yesterday
afternoon, Secretary Mcqueen of the Sloss
company said: ITS news to me- and that
is all he would say on the subject.
which J. w. Worthington and Webb Craw-
ford of this city and Brsck Musgruve, Of
Jasper, have been working on for some
time in New York, where it is said that
they have been dealing directly with the
stockholders of the company.
The Philadelphia furnace referred to was
erected by Philadelphia capitalists who
also spent a lot Of money on a cotton mill
in that district. 1t is understood that one
of the Ensley furnaces was owned largely
by James G. Witherow who built it and a
number of other furnaces in that district
and around Birmingham. The new purchas-
ers bought his interest in the furnace from
his estate Some doubt is still expressed
as to the other Ensley furnace having been
bought
Besides the furnaces, the Sloss company
is also said to have bought up great guam
dties of new coal and ore lands.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
RAILROAD CLUB
AT Woodlawn Completed Orga1lzation
and Endorsed Burrus Ticket

The Railroad Mems Political club of
Woodawn held their second meeting last
night and completed their organization.
IL. ]. Jordan was elected president. and
w. r. Ovens, secretary, at the last meet
ing. Last night A. C. Jernigan was elect
r. Griffith, w. w. Ellard, j. w. Miller and
w. J. Parkes, members of the executive
Committee k8 -
A resolution was passed pledging the
clubs support to each of its members who
vas candidate in the muncial election
at Woodawn. AS five Of the seven eandi-
dates for aldermen on the Burruss ztfcket
were members of the club: j. f. Abney,
First ward; III. L. Jordon, Third ward;
Ed. j. Wood, Fifth ward; A. P. Jernigan,
Sixth ward, and r. X. Kennedy, Seventh
ward, it was decided, it is supposed, that
the three remaining candidates on the Bur
rus ticket were in such good company4that
the whole ticket was endorsed and recon-
No member will be expected, however, to
support any except the five railroad eandi-
dates named If he has previously pledged
his support to the opponents of the three
non-club members on the ticket
Twenty-four new members were elected
last night, and a rallying committee, with
w. P. Ovens as chairman, was appointed
to work for votes at the polls all day Tues
day.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
SLOSS COMPANY
GETS NEW PROPERTY
Has Purchased Philadelphia Fur
mace at Florence.
TWO FURNACES IN SHEFFIELD
The Purchase Price for the Florence
Furnaces Was $ll7,ooo-T Deal
= Engineeredby Worthington,
Crawford and Musgrove

Florence, July 1.-=tSpeeial.)-The reported
sale Of the Philadelphia furnace in this city
to the Sloss Iron and Steel company of Bir-
mingham, has been confirmed. The Sloss
company also gets with the Philadelphia
furnace the two Ensey furnaces in Shelf
field Neither of the three is in blast at
this time.
The Philadelphia furnace in this city has
a capacity of 200 tons of pig iron every day,
and it is perhaps the best furnace in the
entire south. 1t Is of the most modern
pattern, being the last furnace erected in
this section of the south. 1t was built in
1S9o-91 and cost originally $1SO,O00. 1t was
operated three years very successfully, aud
has been idle for the past five or six years.
1t will require about S25, 900 to put the prop
erty in good running condition, although
the machinery generally has been WELL
preserved.
erty is understood to have been $ll700O
The intention of the Sloss company as to
the disposition of the property is not
known, but 1t is believed that the Philadel-
phia will surely go in blast at an early
date The deal is one that has been ex-
pected for several months, and frequent
rumors have been sent out as to its dis
posal.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
FINE SPORT
Fourth of July Races at Smiths Park-A
Good Programme Has Been Arranged

The Fourth of July is destined to be well
celebrated this year and there will be
plenty of amusement for the public.
In a talk with the manager of the Bir-
mingham Driving and Riding association.
it was learned that an excellent programme
has been arranged for Tuesday afternoon,
July 4. The race will take place at Smiths
park, which IS in fine for them. There will
be a number of hotly contested races be-
tween local horses, and there is much
friendly rivalry between owners of these
horses
The programme will embrace the one
minute trotting race: three minute pace;
free for all running race; free for all trot-
ting race; pony race and a slow mule race.
There are a large number of entries and
promise of fine sport.
Besides the enjoyment of excellent sport,
Smiths park will be filled with a large
number of pleasure seekers because of the
fact that it is a splendid place to spend
the day as wei. The park is on the electric
car and Bessemer dummy line, and is shady
and cool. Refreshments will also be served
on the grounds.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
STORIES OF RELIEF.
Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham.

Mrs. JOHN WILLIAMS, Englishtown,
II. j., writes:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I cannot be-
gin to tell you how l suffered before
taking your remedies. l was so weak
that could hardly walk across the floor
without falling. had womb trouble
and such bearing-down feeling also
suffered with my back and limbs, pain
in womb, Inflammation of the bladder,
piles and Indigestion. Before l had
taken one bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound | felt a great dea.
better, and after taking two and one
half bottles and half box of your
Liver Pills was cured. If more would
take your medicine they would net
have to suffer so much"
Mrs. JOSEPH PETERSON, 513 East St.,
Warren, Pa, writes:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I have suf-
fered with womb trouble over fifteen
years. I had inflammation, enlarge
ment and displacement of the womb.
l had the backache- constantly, also
headache. and was SO dizzy. 1 had
heart trouble, it seemed as though my
heart was in my throat at times. chok-
ing me. could not walk around and
could not lie down, for then my heart
would beat so fast I would feel as
though l was smothering. l had to
sit up in bed nights in order to breathe.
1 was SO weak 1 conld not do any
thing.
~ have now taken several bot
ties of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. and used three pack
ages of Sanative Wash, and can say
I am perfectly cured. l do not think
I could have lived long if Mrs. Pink
hams medicine had not helped uae.'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
TWO ALARMS
Cottage Destroyed and the Damage
Was $500 -

Two small fires occurred yesterday, The
first alarm was sent in about 10 o'clock
from the box at Avenue II and Twenty
fourth street, and the South Side depart
ment turned out. Two small cottages at
Avenue II and Twenty-sixth street, occu-
pied by Jim and Joe Crockett, were discov-
cred to be burning. One of the houses was
entirely destroyed the other being saved
by the timely action of the firemen. The
damage will not exceed $500.
The second alarm was sent in to the
North Side department at 1 o'clock. A
hurried run was made to small hut in
Fifth avenue, between Twelfth and Thir-
teenth streets, occupied by Minervy john
son. The damage was virtually nothing,
as only two or three shingles were de-
stroyed
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
PRESIDENT j. G.. MOORE
Took Control of the Birmingham South
ern Yesterday-A Smooth Day

Jones G. Moore, the newly-elected presi-
dent of the Birmingham Southern railroad,
took formal control of that road yesterday
He announced that for the present at least,
continue to be operated by the same force
that operated them under the Tennessee
company.
Mr.. Moore said that his first day was an
suspicious one, and everything ran smooth
ly, and without a hitch.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
Notice of Bond ale

Sealed bids will be received by the finance
committee of the city of Birmingham, Ala.
until Wednesday noon. July 19th 1892 for
forty-five thousand dollars ($45, 100000 of
public improvement special assessment
bonds of said city, bonds to run for ten
Q0) years and to bear interest at the rate
of six 60 per cent. per annum, interest pay
able annually, and principal and interest
payable in gold. City reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. Certified check for
$4,000 payable to mayor and aldermen of
Birmingham must accompany each bid.
For further information address
r. H. KERR,
Chairman Finance Committee
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
FARCE COMEDY
Will Open Monday Night at East Lake
for Weeks Engagement

The Chapman and Warren farce comedy
company presenting line OF new and up
specialties will break the monotony OF
pure vaudeville at East Lake Monday night
for an entire week.
This company is an exceptionally strong
one and closed last night a solid run of four
weeks In Charleston, S. c., where they
have been playing to standing room only
houses.
The bin Monday night will be "The Circus
Girl and there will be a complete change
of bill from two to three times during the
week. On July there will be two perform
ances, one at p. m. and another at $50
D.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
4 FARMERS STORY. ]

am farmer DID, and USED to be sick most Of the
time My nest would and there offensive discharge
from couldn't snvery WELL and frequently bothered
with bleed the weather cold and damp
called this Catarfh.
to have stomach and felt bloated after eating
belched good deal My coated light brown and
mouth tasted badly in the morning. called this Dyspepsia
And then liver of order had of yellow look
skin about the house that wife hated to
home One day onstpated and the next had dar
rhoea called this Biliousness
My kidneys bad shape There pains in the small Of
back and had often in the night urnate and there
scaldng pain in passing water called this Kidney Trouble
One day hold of book that told about medicine called
which the book said for Caah Thebook aosad
that Caarh into the stomach liver and kidneys well the
head That seemed but bought Peruna and it
cured troubles So have believe from actual
experience that Catarrh what as folks If people will take
PERU they will WE'LL but if they keep taking stomach ne
and liver medicines and kidney medicines they will remain sick
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
LIGHTS FOR PosToFFICE
Gas Company Secures Contract at Re
duced Rates

The Birmingham Gas Company has Sc
cured the contract for lighting the govern
ment building, beginning yesterday with
the fiscal year.
Up to a few months ago the building was
lighted by gas, which was paid for at me-
ter rates, and SO heavy were the bills that
the officials decided to equip the building
with electrical appliances, which was done
at cost of about $1,000. Gas was at once
abandoned and electricity substituted, and
it is said the cost was about half that paid
for gas.
1t is unofficially stated that the new con-
tract, which was let in Washington, was
made with the Gas Company at $500 per
annum. or about one-third the former price
paid for gas.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
INFANT DAUGHTER
Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. White Died Yes
terday Afternoon

Mary Kirke White, the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. K. White, died yester-
dday afternoon at 2 o'clock from compli-
cation of troubles which are prevalent
among children.
The child was taken sick about five weeks
ago, and although everything possible was
done for its relief, the little sufferer passed
away yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. White have the sympathy
of large circle of friends in their hour of
sorrow.
The funeral will occur this afternoon at
) o'clock from the family residence, No. 1927
South Seventeenth street Interment at
Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02

club many of the ladies of the city have
agreed to do their shopping before that
hour and the merchants will therefore have
few sales among them.
The movement has the endorsement of
the Trades Council as well as the differ
ent labor unions, and all union men will
be asked through their locals to patronize
only such stores as comply with the agree
ment.
The leading merchants of the city have
signed the agreement, which specifies that
the stores will close at o'clock, except
Saturdays, until October 1.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-02
EFFECTIVE TOMORROW
The Closing of Stores in the Afternoon
at O'clock

The early closing movement which was
inaugurated by the Womans club and the
Clerks Benevolent and Protective associa-
ton becomes effective tomorrow, and the
leading merchants of the city will close
their stores promptly at 6 o'clock, after
which hour business will be practically
suspended.
Through the influence of the Woman's