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The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
Migrating Birds.

The distances over which birds mi
 grate vary between wide limits and are often surprisingly great. The bob oEnks. which rear their young on the shores of Lake Winnipeg and go to Cuba and Porto Rico to spend the win ter, twice traverse a distance exceed ing 2,S00 miles. or more than a fifth of the circumference of our earth, each year. The kingbird lays it's eggs as far north as the ffty-seventh degree of lat itude and is found in the winter in South America. The biennial pilgrim ages of the little redstart exceed 5000 miles and the tiny humming bird 2OOO
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
Getting AcaunInted.

A RavenSwOod man tells this story about friend of his whose business takes him away from home frequently:
 For the last month or so he has had a respite. and his neighbors have mo- ticed the unusual length of his visit to his own house. One of them asked him recently if he had got pretty we'll acquainted with the members of his family.
 Il think 1 am making an impress sion," he responded. My little girl went to her mother the other day and said. That man who comes here some times spanked me today ''
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
FROST ON THE PUNKIN.

When the frost is on the punkin and the
 folders in the shock, And you hear the kyouck and gobble or
 the struttin' turkey-cock, And the clackin' of the guineys, and the
 cluckin' of the hens, And the rooster's hallylooyer as he tip-
 toes on the fence; O, it's then's the times feller is feel
 in at his best, With the risin' sun to greet him from
 night of peaceful rest, As he leaves the house, bare headed, and
 goes out to feed the stock, When the frost is on the punkin and the
 folders in the shock. They's something kind O heartylike
 about the atmosphere When the best of summers over and the
 coolin' fall is here C. course We miss the flowers and the
 blossoms on the trees, And the humble of the hummin' birds
 and buzzin' of the bees; But the airs so appetizin', and the land
 scape through the haze Of a crisp and sunny morning of the
 early autumn days LI pictur' that no paiRter has the color
 in to mock When the frost is on the punkin and the
 folders in the shock. The husky, rusty rustic of the tossels of
 the corn. And the raspin' of the tangled leaves, as
 golden as the morn; The stubble in the furries-kind O lone
 somelike, but stil A-preachin' sermons to us of the barns
 they growed to ≪ The strawstack in the medder, and the
 reaper in the shed; The hosses in their stalls below-the
 clover overhead O, 1t sets my heart a-clickin' like the
 tickin' of a clock, When the frost is on the punkin and the
 folders in the shock. James Whitcomb Riley.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
California;. Shark Oil Industry.

The making of shark oil is the i'm portant industry of McGarvin's Cove near Riverside. The process of manu facture is decidedly primitive. The sharks are caught in every imaginable way, by bait and hook, but principally with the seine. The livers, which con- tain the oil, after being taken from the fish, are rendered out in cans set over a brush fire, reminding one somewhat of the process of obtaining the oil from whale bluLber. The oil is then put into casks and shipped to Los Angeles.
 The coarser grades are used in the making of tarpaulins and other oiled cloths for use aboard ships, while the finer grades are put into the so called cod liver oil of commerce. The sharks average from 10 to 9 cents worth of oil apiece, and days catch usually nets about $40.-Riverside Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
Took Him at His Word.

"Thar's one CT them agents what sells clocks on a credit wants to see you right off," said the new farm hand.
 Hang the agent?' exclaimed the farmer; "I don't want to see him or his clocks!'
 The new farm hand vanished and did not return for an hour.
 When he put in an appearance he asked:
 'Whar'bouts roun' here does the cor oner live?'
 What in thunder does you want with the coroner?"
 Well" said the new farm hand, talk ing a seat on stump and wiping the precipitation from his brow with his shirt sleeve, 'I hanged him!'-Atlanta Constitution.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
The BuccaMeera.

The original ''boucaniers" were 8 wild and picturesque gang. To the waist they were generally clothed in a sunburned and weather beaten skin. and they wore pantaloons of coarse linen, dyed and stiffened with the blood of bulls and pigs and held up by belt of rawhide, stuck full of deadly knives. Their apparel terminated with pigskin boots and no stockings, and they car ried a long barreled firelock. loaded with ounce balls of lead.
 They were animated with a common hatred of the Spaniard. which in their eyes justified any attack upon his per son or property. and by wild sort of attachment to each other in their peril ouS lives, which led to their being known as the Brethren of the Coast"
 When the Spaniards drove them into the career of marauders upon the sea, the word buccaneer took a new though they were also known as freebooters. This was a mongrel English word. 'buiten" being Dutch and 'bueten" German for plunder. Of this word the French made ''fribus- ter" with the silent. and then soften ed it to ''filibustier," which the Span iards modified into tilibustero. So we finally got the word back. with a new and a special application as ''filibuster." "-"The West Indies," by Amos Kidder Fiske.
 The basin of the St Lawrence river covers 53O,O00 square miles, of which 460, ,000 are in Canada.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

but Castro could not be persuaded to take it. The reverse, indeed, was the fact, for Castro severely criticised Crespo's administration. When And rade's star began to rise Castro led a movement against him and Crespo. After the failure of the "Mocho" Her nandez revolution the man who Is now president successfully defeated Mo rales and Larria and became the domi- nant military power of the country. With his new success came hordes of followers, and Castro, after carrying numerous towns, at last took the capi- tai itself. President Castro is highly educated young man and hard work CT, but he is handicapped with that ex- plosiveness of character that Is the greatest handicap to the Latin race.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
Dewey Had No Grieynnce.

"Where do you take command Of the 6eetY' lady friend asked Dewey just before be left for Manila.
 "At Hongkong." he replied.
 After a silence the lady said:
 Aren't you aggrieved. in view of our possible trouble with Spain. over being ordered to the remote Asiatic station. which can hardly be in the picture in case of war
 t'tSailor's luckw replied Dewey Moreover, I haven't entertained griey ances for years"
 And then he added. evidently as an after thought. Besides. you know Spain owns the Philippines. ."-Ladies Home Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
Australian Railroad Fares.

The railroads of Australia have never discovered that it is possible to take up tickets on the train, hence the passen- gers are locked in the cars to prevent
 ny of them from stealing a ride, and "ben they arrive at their station are hustled out through turnstile and held up for tickets.-San Francisco Chroa. icIe.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

There IS more Catarrh in thIs section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For great many years doctors pro nounced it q local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable Science has proven catarTh to be a constltu- tianal disease, and therefore requires constitu- tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu factured by F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo Ohio, h the only constitutional cure on the market. h is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to s teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer ont hundred dollars for any it fails to cure Send for circulars and testimonials. Address,
 F. J CHENEY & CO, Toledo, ( Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
RRStfnI.

They had been sitting together for half an hour.
 q have enjoyed our conversation so much! she exclaimed, as she rose to go. Tt is so restful to talk with youw
 And after she had left him he re- membered that he hadn't been able to get in ten words edgewise throughout the whole conversation.-Somerville IournaI
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

time. He was always one of the warmest supporters of tue Lib eral party, and took part in the war of de fense during the rev olutIon that was led by Crespo. That gen. eral did all he could to influence Castro to his side, and even of- fnrpd him a nOrtfOliO.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

If you like good coffee, why not try Yelocros Java and Mocha? Under the supervision of one firm from tree to cup. Dealers sell it at 35 cents per pound. Read the liberal offer in their ad. of today's issue.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
PROSPERITY FOR 1900.

Indications point to great prosperity for the coming year. This is sign of heal thy nature. The success of a country, as we'll as of an individual, depends upon health. If you have any stomach trouble try Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs which cures dyspepsia, indigestion and bilious ness.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
A FALL BEREAVEMENT.

Indianapolis Journal: Please sor, kin I git off? Me gran'mother's dead" "Ah, who is going with you to the football game?"
 Me grandfather, sor."
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
GEN. CIPRIANo CASTRO.

Who Has Fought His Way to the
 Presidency of Venezuela.
 Gen. Cipriano Castro, the new presi- dent of Venezuela, is only 36 years old, but be has been in politics for a long
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25 cents.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06
WHY MEN DO NOT GO TO CHURCH.

As a rule, churches seem to employ for janitor a man who is poor and worthy. but who knows nothing about ventilation.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

VITALITY low. debiliated or exhausted cured by pr. Kline's Invigorating Tonic FREE $I Kline's Institute 9Sl Arch St.. Philadelphia. Founded 1871
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

Mothers will find Mrs. WinsloW'I Soothing Syrup the best remedy to ust for their children during the teethinl period.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

Gdley, mother Gdey ship the destruction Spanish Peruna "At the solicitation truthfuly grand tonic and is hold After using it for short period a person.
  Nearly all our ills due liable 
  Hartman Columbus Ohio
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

nHnTA and Magic Lantern Bargain p0kIIth List No. Is now ready for mail HUIU ing. T. P. ANDREWS, 10
 Montgomery St., San Francisco
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only Beltz, 439 8th ave-, Denver, Col, Nov. 8, '95
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

The basin of the St. Lawrence river covers 530,OO0 square miles, of which 100000 are in Canada.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-01-06

P. N. U. L. A.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Russell Harding, vice president
and general manager of the Missouri Pa
citic, is on a short visit to the city. He
is accompanied by Mrs. Harding.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. G. Russell of
Someryille, Mass, are visiting at Mr..
Russell old home on Pearl street, and
intend spending the summer in Portland
and WaIdoboro.
Hon. j. H. Manley has been confined to
his Small Point home through an acci-
dent which, while not serious, was ex-
tremely annoying. He fell through MAX
ing a misstep, badly bruising his ankle
upon rock. The accident severity famed
him and has kept him in the house with
his leg up in chair. The doctor prom
ises him that he will be all right in few
days He hopes to go to New York July
%, where the national committee will
meet to perfect plans for the campaign.
Mr.. John H. Callan has returned from
a few days visit to New York.
Mr.. L E. Taylor of Ross Corner is
visiting friends in this city.
On Monday Bishop Healy ordained to
the priesthood Mr.. Pettee of Calais. The
ceremonies were held at st. Mary's
church.
Hon. William ID. Washburn of Minneso-
ia, and party, passed through Portland
yesterday on their way to the old home of
the Washburn family at Livermore.
: Mr.. S e. Barton of New York, who
is the brother of the famous Miss Clara
Barton, arrived in this city yesterday.
He is at the Falmouth hotel.
Hon. Galen G. Moses of Bath and Prof.
Robinson of Bowdoin college were among
the guests registered at the Falmouth
yesterday.
Major Charles Hall, Second United
States Infantry, formerly a Portland boy,
now stationed at West Point, is in the
city for a few days
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
u. S. CIRCUIT COURT

In the Circuit court yesterday, Judge
Webb gave hearing on the question Of
the claims of various local creditors in
the suits against William Morgan of New
York, the former United States contrac-
tor on the Great Diamond island fortih-
cations and his bondsmen the American
Surety company Of New York with view
of determining which of the claims were
to be assumed by the latter. Benjamin
Thompson appeared for the plaintiffs and
Thomas L. Talbot for the defense. The
hearing was suspended at one O'Clock this
afternoon to be resumed at future date.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
OBSERVED EIGHTY THIRD BIRTH
DAY.

Capt. Isaac Knight, who resides at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs e. j. Davis, 1914
Congress street, Stroudwater, observed
his SD birthday quietly yesterday at his
home. Capt Knight does not enjoy the
best of health, although ne is yet quite
an active man. Capt, Knight was born
in Portland July II. 1917, and was the
son of Capt. Isaac Knight, and grand
son of Capt. Benjamin Knight, both of
whom were in by gone days well-known
sea-faring people.
Capt. Knight was born on Fore street,
Portland, the house being located on a
lot between the corner of Deer and
Vine streets AT an early age Capt.
Knight commenced going to sea. The
first vessel under his command was a
small one called the John Brown,
named for man by that name who
was the president of New York insur-
ance company. The cargo on that first
trip consisted of cord wood taken from
the coast of Maine to San Francisco,
Cal. Before leaving for California,
however, he was given the command of a
larger vessel and sent to foreign port.
Capt. Knight has never lost a vessel,
and in the latter part of the SOS he re-
tired from his sea-going pursuits. About
that time he erected a wooden building
which he used as a grocery store, on the
site now occupied at the corner of Mid
die and India streets by S. A. Maddox
the grocer. This building was burned
in the fra of 1866, but was rebuilt and
occupied by Capt. Knight until 1875
when he closed out the business, having
lost during his experience in the business
about $4,000. He next located in a
small wooden building at the corner of
Congress and Exchange streets, where he
kept fruit and confectionery store, and
later removed to a store on Federal street
Capt. Knights wife died about six
years ago and he IS now survived by
daughter, Miss Elizabeth r. Knight,
who makes her home with her father.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM Elk.
CURSION.

The first excursion of the season in aid
of the Catholic Orphans will take place
at Little Diamond island today. The
Casco Bay steamers will leave Custom
House wharf every hour to accommodate
excursionists. A very attractive pro-
gramne will be offered, such as foot rae
ing, baseball and other popular sports.
Liberal prizes will be awarded. IT is
hoped the attendance will be in proper
ton with the worthy object for which
this excursion is given. The orphans are
now on the island for the summer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS
Candidates for Representatives to the
Legislature Chosen.

The Republican delegates in the old
seven wards of the city assembled at Re
publican headquarters yesterday after
noon to nominate six candidates as repre-
sentatiyes to the legislature. The attend
ance was not very large. Col. Fred N.
Dow was chosen chairman of the conven-
ton and Wilbur @. Whelden secretary.
The convention got right down to busi-
ness and completed it's task in short or
der. On motion Of Richard II. Ball the
following nominations were made by ac-
clamation: Richard Webb, Frederick V.
Chase, Edward H. Sargent, Samuel D.
Plummer George FL, Allan, Charles 81.
Randall.
After a vote authorizing the chairman
OF the convention to call meeting of the
delegates at any time if vacancy in
their list should be occasioned by death
the convention adjourned.
OF the nominees Richard Webb, Fred
erick V. Chase, Edward III. Sargent and
Samuel d. Plummer have served one
term in the legislature already. George
H. Allan and Charles IL. Randall are the
new nominees on the ticket filing the
vacancies caused by the nomination of
Harry Virgin for Senator and the with
drawal of Major III, S. Melcher. Mr..
Allan is an attorney and for four years
has been chairman of the Republican city
committee and assistant county attorney.
Mr.. Randall has served the city as a
councilman and alderman and also as
mayor for two terms
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

Pine Gone Odd Ladies will have an
outing at Underwood this afternoon.
Members Will take the 2 80 electrics, re-
turning at 6.45 in time for the evening
meeting. Its hoped every member viii
be present both afternoon and evening.
Take basket lunch on the picnic.
Ottawa Park com pany has been orga-
nized at Portland for the purpose of deal
ing in real estate with $4,000 capital
STOCK of which $500 is paid in. The
officers are: President and treasurer,
Charles B. Dalton of Providence, r. I.
d. G. G. John G. Sherman and staff,
will install the officers of Longfellow
lodge No. 43, K. of p, Wednesday eve
ming, July 18th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
A CURIOUs RUNAWAY.

Yesterday noon there was curious
runaway on Free street. The horse be-
longed to DR.. S. H. Weeks ana ran like
the wind down the street and came into
contact with the express wagon belonging
to Mr.. Dutfey, the plumber, which was
standing a front of thu latter's shop.
The frantic horse made a spring and
seemed to turn a somersault, landing
bodily in the Duffey wagon with his feet
high in the air. The Duffey horse was
considerably surprised to say the least
when he felt the shock of the other horse
leaping into the wagon. The Duffey har-
ness was broken and the Duffey horse
cleared himself very quickly after hauling
the other horse in the wagon several
rods. Running short distance down
the street the Duffey horse stopped of his
own accord and turning round looked
back to find out what all the commotion
was about. Then DR.. Weeks horse I'M
wound himself and turned another somer-
sault in getting out of the express wagon.
DR.. Weeks S carriage was not much hurt,
but the horse was cut to some extent
The Duffey wagon was broken consider
ably and the harness was badly torn to
pieces.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
THE HOTTEST YET.
Yesterday Beat the Record for Humtd-
ity This season.

Yesterday was the hottest day of the
season. At the weather bureau the high
est point attained was at three O'Clock in
the afternoon when the temperature reg
istered 92.5 degrees, just half degree
cooler than the hottest day last year,
June 5. At a few minutes before five
O'Clock in the afternoon the figures were
SO degrees. Previous to yesterday thu
hottest days of this season were June %
and July 8 when the highest mark was 81
degrees.
Assistant Roche of the weather bureau
said last evening that the temperature to-
day would be cooler.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
A HAsTY SUMMONS.

The Lewiston Journal says that quite a
furry was created among the Lewiston
and Auburn attorneys yesterday by a
telegram received from Clerk of Courts
Stone by Clerk of Courts Hanson, notify
Ing the Androseoggin lawyers to be ap-
pear before the law court at 2 p. m. to
argue their cases. The forenoon train
had left when the despatch was received.
Clerk Stone was communicated with an d
he laid the situation before the
chief justice who directed that all the at
torneys who could should go down on
the afternoon train.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
PEAKS ISLAND.

Mr.. Robert Fisher, who has been spend
ing some months in Denver for his
health, has had a relapse and hopes soon
to return. Mr.. Fisher is a grandson of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert SkiIlings of Island
avenue.
The recent visit of the presiding elder,
Rev e. o. Thayer, D. D., is spoken of
as a most hopeful and helpful" one.
His sermon last Sunday morning was an
inspiring one, urging Christlike living.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkes. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Varney have come to the Hawkes. cot
tage.
AT the 6 O'Clock meeting of the Junior
Endeaverors CONNECTED with the Metho-
dist society the following officers were
elected: President Preble Ackley; vice
president, Roger Small secretary, Imogen
Blackman; treasurer. Angie Brown.
The lookout, missionary, social, singing,
sunshine and whatsoever committees
were also elected.
Miss Leona Frances Ryder, grand
daughter of Rev. aud Mrs L, H. Bean
of the Methodist church, is expected from
South Bend, Indiana, where she has been
the guest of her friend, Miss Kaiser, to
visit her grandparents at Kennebunk-
port and Peaks island.
A Sunday child little daughter,
arrived in the home of MIR. and Mrs.
Stephen Morrill, of Congress street, Nun
joy Hill, on the 10th. The news of her
coming has been ssnt to her proud and
happy great grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Skillings of Island avenue, and
Mrs. Andrew Mcdonald of City Point.
Miss Myrtice ID. Chenery of the Wig
wan Trio, has been visiting Rev. Han
nah Jewett Powell, pastor of the Univer-
salist church at North Jay.
MI. Newton Gross of Concord, Mass,
has been tenting with friends on this ISL
and.
Prof. Everett Skillings of Montpelier
seminary, has been spending soma time
at Evergreen.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Trefethen of ST.
Lawrence street, recently called on Mrs.
Harriet Skillings on Island avenue.
Miss Alice Elizabeth Jones of Deerinq
Centre lately visited friends at Lincoln
cottage and captured some island views
with her camera. Prospero Shakes
pear, Ia favorite cat visitor of striking
presence, was induced to pose for his por-
trait
DR.. Chandler of Townsend, Mass. has
been spending some time on the island,
and renewing old acquaintance. DR..
Chandler was pupil of the Boys High
school of Portland about 40 years ago,
when Master Hanson was in charge.
Mrs. Burns and daughter of Montreal,
are in their cottage at Oak lawn.
sEAIiss Charlotte Thomas and three nieces
were lately guests for a few days at the
Union house.
Rev. L. II. Bean will visit his home
in Kennebunk this week. He is appoint
ed to preach next Sunday for Rev. o. w.
Bradlee at the M. e. church, % Foss
street, Biddeford. Rev. A. @, Trafton
Of South Portland win occupy Mr..
Beams pulpit on the island, in the morn
ing. Rev. e. O. Grimshaw Of New York
win preach in the evening.
Miss Angeline Skillings of Cumberland
street, lately called on friends on Island
avenue.
Mrs Trulette Walker of Beckett street,
is visiting her parents on Peaks island.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-18
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, July 1.-THE following
pension changes. resulting from the is
sue Of June %, are announced for Maine:
ORIGINAL.
Hartford S. Sweet, Blue Hill, Sc.
ADDITIONAL.
Ivory LittlefieId, Biddeford, IS.
INCREASE.
John Minehan, Head Tide, $17; George
@. Pitcher, East Jefferson $24; William
G Davee, Buckheld, $17; Porter Lufkin,
South Newburg, IS; Thomas j. Dill,
East jackson. Sl2.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Amelia A. Carey, Portland, So