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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-30

LAP0RTE, PENNA, THUF
IF YOU DON'T WANT ENLlGHT-
EMINENT, DON'T READ THIS.
Dollar Wheat and Ten Cent Cot
ton tell the story of Mckinley
prosperity.
Yes, Mr.. Bryan owns a farm, but
the money he paid for it was earn
ed by the sweat OF his larynx'
Kansas has shipped a cargo OF
flour to Hong Kong. But this is
expansion.
The sugar trust made the wilson
German tariff bill and Mr.. Bryan
voted for it. Was that not "piac-
ing the money before the man.
A study of Scouten's convention
speech emphasizes the well known
truth that it is easier to be abusive
and critical than to be correct.
General John M. Palmer has an
nounced his intention of voting
for Mckinley and Roosevelt. The
democrats who favor an honest
currency will not require half
way station this year.
seThe gold standard" declared
Mr.. Bryan in speech in 1896,
"would destroy the opportunity to
work." Is Mr.. Bryan depending
upon the votes of the idle this year?
sIt is only skin deep" declare
the Democratic editors in their at
TEMPT to account for the Mckinley
prosperity. Yet they are vigor-
ously opposing every policy calcu-
lated to send it deeper.
General Coxey is also too
busy with his steel plant to lead an
army of the discontented on to
Washington just now.
Mr.. Bryan says the Republican
party puts the dollar before the
man SO it does, and it is much
better than placing an empty dim
ner pail before him.
Red shirtism in North Carolina
and Goebelism in Kentucky are
omitted from all the Democratic
editorials on government without
the consent of the governed
Mr.. Bryan's $ speech of acceptance
may furnish a little encourage
ment to Aguinaldo and his follow
ers, but it will not appeal to loyal
Americans.
The Supreme Court fell under
the displeasure of the Democratic
party because it would not declare
constitutional piece OF partisan
legislation, and their party vented
its anger by trying to befoul the
ermine of the highest and purest
court the world has ever known.
Our county Court is u similar victim
Judging from the speech made by
the Democratic chairman last week.
But the country resented the on
slaught so much that in the nat
ional platform this year the Demo-
Gratis refrained from attacking the
court, nor did they mention the
measure disapproved by the court.
4 good thing for Sullivan county
to reflect upon.
As the silver crown OF th0rns
stampeded the Chicago convention
but failed to stampede the country,
so the golden crown of imperialism
will have no terrors for the people
as long as proof of its existance de-
pends on the assertion of the
Nebraska prophet who said that
the gold standard would starvs
everybody except the money chang
ers and the money owners.
The party that must look upon
the generally prosperous condition
of the country rs II menace to its
! political prospects, is in an unfor'
tunate condition deserving OF sym
pathy, but sympathy which
should be devoted tn efforts ut ref
ormation and not Of endorsement
at the polls.
Russell Sage is not satisfied with
the present prosperity, it seems
He complains with bitterness thai
smonay IL a drug ON the mark q.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-30

The party that must look upon
the generally prosperous condition
OF the country rs II menace to its
political prospects, is in an unfor-
tunate condition deserving OF SYM
pathy, but IL sympathy which
should be devoted to efforts ut ref
ormation and not Of endorsement
at the polls.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-30

As the silver crown OF thorns
stampeded the Chicago convention
but failed to stampede the country.
so the golden crown of imperialism
will have no terrors for the people
as long as proof of its existance de-
pends on the assertion of the
Nebraska prophet who said that
the gold standard would starve
everybody except the money chang
ers and the money owners.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-30
THE "PARAMOUNT" MAKER.
A BIG DENT IN PUBLIC CONFIDENCE AS TO N
BRYAN'S ACCURACY.
ANY OLD THING WILL DO.

After Surveying all the Predictions He
Has Made A Less Vain Man than Bryan
Would Emulate the Example OF the Par
rot, Come to the Conclusion that He had
Talked too Much.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
WOODFORDS

MIR. Charles II Dalton the we'll Known
real estate dealer has bought the old
house and the land on Woodfords street
adjoining the Woodfords hose house, Of
the owner, Mir. John Newman OF Stroud.
water. The house is one and a hall
story wooden building and is somsthing
like thirty years old. at present occupied
by Mr.. Charles 4. Hooper. A survey OF
the land has been made and 10 is under
stood to be the intention OF MIR. Dalton to
commence at an early date upon the
erection OF a three story fiat roof tene-
ment house.
The house OF Captain Eben Harmon,
corner of Woodford ana Beacon streets.
has been wired for electric lights and the
Westbrook Electric Light company has
commenced the lighting Of the house.
A very enjoyable musicale was held
Monday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs John A. Lidback, Fessenden street.
Oakdale, when tbs following programme
was carried out much to the enjoyme nj
Of all. Piano solo, Prof, Sanglier; duet,
Mrs. A N. Watsrhouse, plano. and Mrs
John Leighton, clarinet; solo. mir. II
|.HoIdsworth; solo, Miss Fannie H.
CragIn; duet, Miss Cragl n and Mr.. Lid
lack. Mr.. Holdsworth mas recently come
to America, from England and is tins
singer. He rendered in highly pleasing
manner the solo "Nazereth, and also
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
GORHAM.

Letters remaining In Gorham post offics
uncalled for. Dec. 8, 1900: Mrs. Addie
Cuthane, Mrs. Nettie Harrison, Mrs.
John Morrill,, Mrs. Estelia Hale, Miss
Lie Smith, Miss Attic Jewett, j. j.
FaIey, l. b. Rand, Esl., Mr.: j. Libby.
The Ladies' Home Missionary Society,
NJ. e. church, win meet with Mrs.
Mason, School street, Wednesday after
noon.
The ladies OF the Congregational For
eign Missionary Society viii hold their
usual meeting at the parsonage, Friday
afternoon.
DIR. @. H. Bailey of Portland was
called Monday, to examine sick COW be-
longing to g. +. Higgins. South street.
The doctor pronounced the case to be
tuberculosis, ana ordered the animal
killed.
Ernest Libby. OF Niiddietown, Conn,
college, 10 in Gorham for few days
MIR. George Richardson OF Portland is
visiting friends in GorhRm. 1890
MIR. Frank Harlow, School street, left
yesterday for his school in Boston.
The normal school resumed work yes
terday, after recess OF asfew days. Miss
White, Miss Stone, Miss Pickett, Miss
Halliday, Misa Andrews, Mis- Walker,
Miss johnson and Miss Cloudman OF the
faculty passed the week at their homes.
The pupils nearly all spent Thanksgiving
with their friends at home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
MORRILLS.

Or. r. +. Goodhue, Stevens avenue,
Desring Center, has had his house wire
for electricity and the lights are now be-
ing furnished by the westbrook Electric
Light and Power company.
The city fcresters under the direction
OF DIR. Smith, one Of the park commits
sioners, are engaged In trimming mp the
trees on Stevens and Forest avenues,
damaged by the recent Ice storm.
Rev. II. 5. whitman and family moved
the last of their goods yesterday to
brunswick, their future home, where
Mr.. whitman Is now located as pastor OF
the Universaiist church.
IL is understood to be the intention u
the North Deering Congregational church
and the Fres church, Congregational of
Morrills, to unite IL possible on the seiec-
tion of pastor and engage his services,
his time TO be divided between the two
parishes. This was formerly the practice
of thsse societies. but during the past few
years each have supported pastor Of
their own. For the past few months both
churches have been without regular pas
tors. they having resigned and gone to
other churches For several Sundays PAST
these churches nave been hearing candi-
dates and at later date 1t 10 expected
that call will be extended on the part OF
these churches.
/ MIR. George Bishop, Stevens avenue. Is
impr1ving nicely from his recent severe
illness.
MIR. u. b. Smith, the manager OF
Rivsrton casino, and family, are TO occu-
py the house. owned and recently vacated
by Rev IL. S. whitman, Stevens avenue.
MIR. Smith will take possession as soon
rs the alterations and repairs on the
house are completed, which Will be very
soon.
1t is expected that work will commences
later In the season upon the construction
OF the fou 1dation and csllar for a hose
house on Arbor street between Stevens
and Forest avenues, on the land recently
bought by the city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05

About twelve years ago Mrs. #. HI.
Chase, of PAL Frsnch street, Bangor,
holaht one hundred shares OF United
Verde Copper Mining stock (Arizona)
for one dollar a shars. Today she
Ia offered for the came one hundred
shares Ss4 600, or $40 a share. She re-
ceives $50 every month as dividends on
this stock. This is the mine which is
owned principally by Ex. U. 3. Senator
William A. CLARK OF Montana.
Professor George A, Treadweil, cous-
in of Mrs. Chase, advised her TO buy this
stock and hold it. In the prospectus Of
the Greene Consolidated Copper Com
pany and the Copste Mining Company
OF Mexico, he now advises his friends
of this his native state, TO buy the stock OF
those companies, ami promises that every
purchaser Of these stocks will, in much
less time than 1t took the United Verde
Stock to reach the enormous figure 1t Is
now selling ro-, rsceive equal profits
en- their investment.
In the prospectus referred to Professor
TreadweIl's promise ID endorsed by Pro-
lessor Robert 4. Hill. of the United
States Geological Survey, and one Of
the greatest biologists Of the age.
Mr.. f. L. JorJan, % Exchange street,
representing these companies, VIII bs
pleased to furnish you with further ties
timony, equally as reliable, upon request.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05

gave great delight with readings on the
life OF Napoleon Bonsparts. Miss Fannie
ID. Cragin was also heard 10 excellent ad-
vantage in the solo, "The Holy City"
Rocky hin lodge. knights Of Pythias,
win confer the rank Of Esquire on two
candidates at the meeting to be held on
Thursday evening.
The last services Of the Woodforas uni
versailst church In Lewis hall are 10 be
held next Sunday. Services in the new
chapel on Clifton street are TO be held,
commencing December 10Th.
At Clark Memorial church on Wednes-
day evening. there VIII be supper and
entertainment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
Work at K. Of ?. School Of In
stractiOn.
Sheridan Liter aryClub
Elects Officers.
High School Pupils to Give En-
tertainment.

The mem bers Of Cloudman Post g. A..
II are requested to meet Wednesday af-
tsrnoon at Q o'clock at the residence OF
their late comrade. william II. SWEET,
Main street, to attend the funeral ser
vices. The members of the 18th Maine
regiment association of which the de-
ceased was member, are also invited
to attend.
The pupils OF the westbrook High
school have given their services for an
entertainment that is to BIS given this
evening at the Westbrook Opera house
| for the benefit of the westbrook Congre'
gational church. A programme OF 1T
erary and musical numbers has been ar
ranged.
The ladies of the Westbrook Congrega-
tiopal church are to hold a "rummage
sale'' in the Edwards store, formerly
occupied by George +. Mariner, Bridge
street. The sale is TO be held Thursday,
Friday and Saturday of this week.
Extensive repairs have been going on
recently about the house Of MIR. Z. W.
Wentworth, principal of the Bridge street
grammar school at the residence, Lamb
street The house has, among other
things, been wired for electric lights
which are supplied by the westbrook
Electric Light company.
The election of officers Of Cloudman
Pest, g. A. X, is to be held "Wednesday
evening, December 18th.
The Moreans Of Portland. through their
manager, Mr. Charles Clark, have writ
ten the Universalist church committs e
that they viii give the best drama ever
attempted by their company for the BEN
eft OF the church, at a later date
The South Windham Universalitt
church will hold rair on Thursday OF
tais week. afternoon and evening. A
drama is to be given In the evening.
The annual paper in the intsrests OF
the Universalist church fair Is to be
circulated this week.
| Mr.. John Bohnsen has returned from
a two weeks trip In New York state,
and on his return enjoyed brief visit
at Boothbay. Mr.. Fred De,ormier WIN
accompanied him to New York, is now
in Boston. but Will return home this
week.
| Mir. Ebenezer q. Sturgis celebrated his
$50 birthday on Monday at his home on
Church street. Nr. Sturgis enjoys good
health ana is frequently seen ON the
street In this city. He has possession oil
all his faculties and is we'll posted on
the events of the day. de received calls
from number of his friends on Mon
day, who ali wished him many returns
OF the day.
wettorook ledge, Knights OF Pythias is
to &C infer the first and third ranks at the
set DOL OF instruction to be held Friday
e7ening OF this week at the castle hall OF
Prssumpscot Valley lodge at Cumberland
Mills.
The Sheridan Literary AMI Debating
club have electsd the following officers:
President, John +. Gray; secretary,
Patrick Burke; treasurer, Henry Sulli-
van; trustees. John Burke, Michael DON
ovan, Mortimer OSuilivan.
The annual election of the officers OF
Wade Camp, Sons Of Veterans, is TO be
held on Friday evening OF this week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
SOUTH PORTLAND.


Kew. Mr.. Nickerson of the Baptist
church, south Portland Heights. ex-
changed puiplts with Rev. Mr. Lawton
of the North church Sunday. Both
clergymen are equally popular in their
respective parishes.
George Doughty, Jr., has gone gun
ming in the woods near FryeDurg.
The four masted schooner d. ii. Rivers
which has been at the marine railway
wharf for some time Is only waiting for
favorable winds to sail She viii go to
Baltimore thence to Mexico TO load with
iron.
Ex-Sheriff &. 5 Webb of Bridgton, who
Is visiting his son-in.law Walter Dresser
In Portland for few days called on
friends In South Portland yesterday.
4 Charles W, Griffin, the barber. is visit
ing his mother on Long Island.
MIR. Eugene Brsnnon left Monday
night for Boston and New York on a
business trip. Mrs. Brenmon accompanied
| him.
Nj ISIS Mary Jewsll Is very sick with ty-
phoid fever at her home at the Heights.
Mrs. Eleanor Braokstt and daughter,
Miss Katie. who have been visiting at the
and Pine streets, have returned to their
home at New Harbor.
Miss Hattie Gray, who has been visit.
ing her aunt, Mrs. Roberts, at the home
of Mrs. Henry Chamberlain on Dyer
street, has rsturned to her home in
Havarhiil, Mass.
Miss Florence III. Hartford of Sawyer
street, leaves today fur whitefe,d, at
which place she will visit her aunt, Mrs.
Noyes, for few weeks.
The condition of MIR. Zebuion Manter,
who has been very seriously Ill for the
past two months, is so much improved
that he ventursd out OF doors for few
minutes one day this week.
! The Ladies' Aid OF the Free Bant list
church, with hold its annual musical
Wednesday afternoon and evening at City
hall. south Portland Heights.
UNCALLED FOR LETTERS.
Letters remaining uncailsd for at the
south Portland Office for the following
persons: Mrs. NJ, Parker, Samuel l..
Moore, John J. Milan, l.. A. Mayo, Miss
Charlotte j. Lane, William Fowler, Miss
Annie Cali, Mrs. Harry Carleton, u. f..
Alexander, Moses Strout. Fred Pressey
Mrs. Nellie Sham, Miss Edith Poole, Geo.
| Wilson.
| The History club will meet with Mrs.
Young and Mrs. Roger, Thursday even
ing, the 9th inst.
Mrs. Margaret Cushing, Front street,
Ia suffering with lame wrist.
Mr.. Chas. Bowen Of East Broad way.
picked several dandelions in his gard en-
the Sd inst.
Mrs. Bennett, the elder, who resides
with her son, MIR. Chas. Bennett, Prsble
streed. is somewhat improved in health.
THE MAYoRALTY.
While the matter OF annexation Is re-
ceiving some thought, the question OF
the next mayoralty is considered of para
mount Importance ana seems to have the
''oalI'' In political orioles. No one be-
Iieyes that Mayor Reynolds would per-
NIT the use Of his name for a third time,
however strong the pressure might bs, SO
the Republicans are quietly looking over
i the field for successful standard bearer.
So far as known, the Willard section has
as yet suggested no one, and coming
down to South Portland there is an I'M
derourrent in favor OF Alderman Geo. 4.
Spear. A good many people In knight
vile ami vicinity think there is just the
right kind OF STUFF in Capt. Albert D.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
Notice of Proposed LegisIation,

NOTICE is hereby given that the Portland
~ Extension Railroad Company. q corpora
tion organized under the general laws of the
state OF Maine for the purpose OF building and
operating street railroad from point III the
into the town and village of G0rham, viii apply
to the next Legislature for authority 70 con-
strglet and operate lis street railroad over tne
the Municipai Officers of said City and Town;
and to connect with the tracks OF the Portland
Railroad Company in said Westbfook. ~,
TORTLAND EXTENSION RAILROAD co.
BY William r. Wood, President.
nov2Sdlaw3wW
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
MRs. sToDDARD WANTS DIVORCE

Boston, December Airs. Mary N.Stod-
dard has filed petition at the Middle
sex county court for a divorce from her
husband John l. Stoddard, the we'll
known lecturer. Mrs Stoddard charges
desertion, alleging that her husband
left her In September, 1899. They were
married in Bangor, Me-, in 1877, and
their homes have since been in Boston
and Brookline. Mrs Stoddard asks for
the custody OF their SON, Theodore L.
Stoddard. II years OF age, and just ali
mony.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
An Opportunity.

Bring "a picture 10 be framed
to III. j. DYER, 655 and 6J7
Congress street, ,LOngicllOw
Gallery and receive free of
charge "a framed cOlored pic
are of the real NEW ENGLAND
FiREpLAGE with "a Kettle serv-
ing us IA match box. there is nj o
n calendar attached.
dee3 uu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
Keen Clear Brain.

Your bsss feelings, your social position
or business success depend largely on the
perfect action OF your Stomacn and Liver
Dir, Kings New Life pills give increase
strength. keen, clear brain, high am
bition a % cent box VIII make you feel
like new being. Sold by IA. L, >.
Goold, 55T Congress 81, Druggist.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
What Shall We Have for Dessert 2

This question arises in the family every
day. Let us. answer it today. Try Jell-o.
a delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingi no
bakingl simply add boiling water and
set to cool FIavors - Lemon. Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age at your grocefs today, 10 cts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
FANNIE PALMER AFLoAr.

waldoboro, December THE new Ave
masted schooner Fannie Palmer this fore
noon was hauled oil the flats where she
went aground during an abnormal tide
and heavy gale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
NOTICE no CONTRACTORS,

Sealed proposals for the erection of a Manual
Trimming school Building TO be built on
streets viii be received at the Mayor
oiiice until the eighth day Of December, 1900, at
twelve O'Clock. NOON when they will be publicly
opened and read. Plans, specifications and
further information may be obtained at the
ONCE of Frederick A. Thompson, architect, Y;
NJ e. A. Building Bids should be marked
Proposals for Manual Training school Build
ing and addressed to Frank w. Robinson,
Mayor, Portland, Maine.
The right Is reserved to reject any or all pro.
posals should 1t be deemed for the interests OF
the city so TO do. noV2jdtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05

Boyd for mayor ana Is the day Of the
convention draws near, others may pop
mp.
II the Hon. Thomas b. Haskell Of the
western district OF the city would accept
the nomination doubtless there would
rally 20 bis support a large number OF
our oisszens, who believe that bis long
experience IN town Affairs, his COCO
Judgment and acknowledged con servn-
tism combine to make him an ideal can
didate.
On the part OF our Democratic friends
many maintain that this w heroic S can.
through last year should win Tor him
denomination, If he 20 wills.
Other names are mentioned such 80
Capt. Davis, Alderman Soamman, v. a.
Tiiton and Otis Kaler. but sentl-
ment cannot be said to have crystanzeo
In favor OF anyone perticuiar man 1 n..-
CONFESS House, Boston, occupied the put
pit Of Browns Hill church, SUNDAY AFTER
noon, and Elm street church In tine e'en-
ing.
Missionary Sunday was observed At the
First nj. e. church, sunday. ceveral
excellent papers were read and taiks on
India were given by Mrs, Libby s class
A normal class has been formed o, sne
North Congregational church TOR Dipie
study. ---~-----.---.-----
Harry Small. who has been visiting his
parents. MIR. and Mrs. Albert II. Snsn,
Elm street, has returned to MS scuuie'
at Tufts Medical college.
Messrs. Carl Rundletfe and Frank hay
den, who came home to PASS Thankseiv-
ing week with their friends IN TINS CIV,
have returned to their studies 81 bo"ooin
college.
AIR. Perley Il. Emery OF willard mas
been appointed conductor oD the Cnpe
<,f ha ND alQrfr1r rOAQs mr.
Emery was one OF the first conductors on
that road, and severed his conneo'ioh
Herewith ABOUT two years. -
Tod az will be Visitation day &C the
South Portland high scnooi anu
written examinations viii be neio Ihurs-
day and Friday.
BROKE HIS ARM.
Mr.. John Peabbles of Cape Elizabeth
broke his left arm just above the wr'st
Friday, and win be. laid up for several
weeks. Mr.. Peabbles, who lives snort
distance this side ef the Two Lights, is
building large addition to his stable
and while working on the roof FRIDAY
slipped and fsli to the staging, which
gave way. Mr.. Peabbies then fell TO the
ground, breaking his arm.
PLEAsANTDALG.
MIR. George Chase, who has been at his
home in Steep Fails suffering from a very
lame foot, has recovered sufficiently TO
resume his duties as clerk at Knapp
Bros, Elm street
Mrs. Olive Pinkham has returnei TO
Dover, N. III after few days with ner
daughter, Mrs. Charles Corson, Summer
street. a.,
MIR. Forest Lewis is reported very III az
his home new Elm street.
Captain and Mrs. Alphonso Dyer and
daughter Angle, are guests OF MIS- W.
Dyer. <Fn
Mrs, Walter Snackley and daughter
Elsie, Atlantic avenue, have returnsu
from a few days at Brockton, Mass.
Mr.. j. W. Devine has returned 20 boz
ton.
Mrs. Ralph Ma nson and son who have
been the guests of her sister for some
weeks have returned ID Gardiner.
MIR. and Mrs. Edward Evans passed ire
Sabbath with Mrs. Evans parents In
Farmingdale
The memters OF the Ladies' Aid are re-
ouested to mset at the church on we'd
nesday evening,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-05
KINDLINC.
MAINE PENSIONS

MAl4NI I44Nk1ONOf
Washington, December 4.-The follow
Ing Maine pension changes resulting
from the issues of Noyembr 10, are an
nounced:
ADDITIONAL
Ira Perry. North Edgeoonb, $40.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Special, accrued November 81, Elsanor
W. Merriam, Garland, IS.
MEXICAN WAR WIDOW
Special acorr ed November q, Philomene
Mitter, Lewiston, S..
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A CARD.

Em order 10 Introduce Walter
Baker n Co., Ltd, Caracas ChOc-
oIate Tablets i'm ) CT. packages.
5 tablets 20 "a package making B
cups OF chocolate, every lady
purchasing "a package can OBJ
tain one of Miss PariOa's ceie-
brased Cook Books free OF
charge. For sale at all the lead
ing gr6cers, druggists aud con-
fectionery stores throughout the
&fafa of Maine, noy2ed1w'