davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

The only trustworthy news from
China yesterday was that Admiral Sey-
mour's expedition had been relieved and
was safe at lien Tsin-or rather, what
was left OF 1t, for 1t seems to have suffered
severely, losing 50 men killed and sew
eral hundred wounded. 1t was hoped that
the foreign ambassadors who apparently
have left Pekin were with him, but that
appears not to be the case. Whittier
they went and where they are now Is
unknown. OF course there is grave APP
prehension that they have been attacked
by the hostile hordes that have sur
rounded them, and perhaps some of them
assassinated. The general situation, so
far as the dispatches indicate shows no
improvement. On the contrary the in
surrection seems to be spreading south.
ward. There is a rumor, which, of
course must be received with caution,
that Russia has ordered the mobiliza-
tion Of her whole army. Ii this be so
there must BIZ apprehension in that EN-
pire that the Chinese trouble Is going
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

There Is moro Catarrh In this section OF the
ountry than all ether diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed to
he ibcurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced II a local disease, and prescribed
local remedies. and b. constantly falling to
cure with local treatment pronounced IL in
durable Science has p osen catarrh to be a
constitutional disease. AMI therefore required
Constitutional treatment. Hairs Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by r. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo.
Ohio, Is the only e0nstitntional cure on the
market 1t IL taken internally IN doses from
10 drops TO u teaspooniui. II ac,s directly on
the blood aud mucous surisees OF the system,
They offer cue hundred dollars for any ease is
fails 20 cure.
send for circulars and testmeelsls. ADDRESS
II. j. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. y
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Hairs Family FILLS are the best
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

The hardest thing that Mr.. Bryan and
his party will have to buck against Is the
unparalleled prosperity which the coun-
try is now enjoying. Men may disagree
as to some features OF Republican poll
cy, but there can be no disagreement that
prosperity is desirable thing to have
and to keep. We have it now and it has
come to us, partly at least, as result of
Republican legislation. 1t succeeded
surn of depression almost unparalleled
under Democratic rule. The majority
Of the American people will not vote to
put in jeopardy prosperity which they
are themselves enjoying by retiring the
party under whose administration it has
come and substituting party under
whose administration there was the deep
est depression.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29
AN ORDINANCE.
Relative TO Throwing Broken Glass,
Etc, I'm the streets.

Be 1t ordained by the mayor. aldermen and
common council of the city OF Portland, in city
council assembled, as follows:
No lersen shall throw, place or deposit, or
cause 10 be thrown, placed or deposited In any
bottles, iaegs. nails pieces of wire or any other
substance or article that may be injurious TO
horses feet. TO bicycle tires or TO tires wheels
at all kinds, under penalty OF not less than
five not more than twenty dollars for each
offence.
This ordinance shall take effect when rp-
proved. Approved Augns: 2, 1898. je2sdiw
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

The Boer delegates have sailed away
from this country. They did not get what
they came after-that was impossible
and they sailed away with the knowledge
that the independence of their country
is practically thing of the past. They
made, however, a very favorable impress
sion ON the American people. Their
conduct has been dignified and certain
ly free from Objectionable features. If
they are fair representatives of their peo-
pie then the Beers are people that de-
serve the highest consideration from
their conquerors, and the largest measure
of self-government compatible with the
protection of England's interests, which
of course she will consider paramount.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

70 evsntuate m n general war. There
Is still no definite news of the result Of
the attacks Of the Chinese ON the foreign
settlements at Tien Tsin, though a
Shanghai despatch says previous reports
have very much exaggerated the destruc-
tion there.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29
CITY OF PORTLAND.
CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE.

IyUU.
Owing to continuous complaint coming TO the
department by citizens of our city regarding
the reckle IS and dangerous manner In which
bicycliSts ride at times throue h our streets and
walks, take this opportunity to call tie atten-
ton O. people who ride wheels 10 the ordinance
an l viii also call special attention to the or
Ginance regarding the throwing into the
substance Injurious 10 horses or 10 bicycia
{ res. and aad that the DEF artment win make
special efforts to punish any violations of either
GEORGE W. SYLVESTER,
City Marshal
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

The selection of General Chaffee for
commander of the American forces In
China meets with general appreciation.
Gen. Chaffee greatly distinguished him
self at I'll Caney, and as chief of staff of
Gen. Wood in Cuba displayed great adj
ministrative ability. He is not West
Point graduate, having learned the mill
tary art in the civil war.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

1t is clear enough If Harvard's stroke,
Mr. Higginson, had not met with an acct
dent which prevented him from rowing,
Harvard would have won the university
race. His substitute had not been proper
ly trained and broke down Mt the criti.
cal moment. As 1t was Yale won only
by narrow margin.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

The Democratic stock Of 'oid war
horses'' is becoming sadly depleted in this
State. General Samuel ID. Leavitt is the
last one to caper into the Republican
party.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

The Illinois Democrats have endorsed
the platform of 1926, "in whole and in all
its parts That doesn't look much like
s1bordinating silver.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

Patrons OF the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses OF their
Papers changed as often rs they may desire by
notifying the of1ics
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

Subscribers whose papers srs not delivered
promptly are requested to notify tho once Of
the DAILY PRESS. No. Va Exchange street.
Portland Me.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29
CURRENT COMMENT.
A PRECEDENT FOR ROOSEVELT.
New York Post

What should Governor do II he Is
nominated fer the Presidency or the Vice
Presidency six months before the end of
his term9 This question is raised by the
selection OF Roosevelt for the second place
ON the Republican ticket. The obvious
answer would seem to be that he should
keep on discharging the duties of execu-
tive in the came way as though he had
not been suggested for another position
On general principles every official should
servs out the term for which he was elect
ed, unless he is promoted to another be-
fore the term ends. 1t Is equally plain
that he should not hold one office and
neglect It's duties while he seeks another.
A very good precedent was SET by Grover
Cleveland when he was nominated for
President in July, 1884. He retained the
Governship of New York until the
following January, and discharged its
duties with the same fidelity during the
last half of 1884 as during the same period
of 1888. He was away from the executive
chamber at Albany only three or four
times in the whole campaign, and then
only for a day or two at time, and did
not go outside of the state, except for q
hasty trip to New Haven, Conn.,, and
another TO Newark, N. j., in the last
week. Except for these brief absences
from his Office, growing out OF his nomi-
nation for the Presidency, Mr.. Cleveland
conducted himself as Governor precisely
as he would have done If somebody else
had been made the national leader of his
party.
THE OBJECTION TO MIR. REED.
New York SUM-
A distinguished New Yorker, the Hon.
Thomas Bracket Reed, is thus forced
again to the front:
ITO the Editor of The Sun-Sir: What
Is the objection to the Hon. Thomas Il.
Reed for Governor of New York;
"a Republican"
The chief objection to Mr.. Reeds can
tiidacy for Governor is hlmssh. He had
worked at politics with great success for
thirty years; but two years ago he
changed his vocation to business, with
the gratifying result of attaining success
again. He Is making money. Mr.. Reed
would probably object strenuously to go
ing back into politics SO soon.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29

The DAILY PRESS Is Delivered at thessrases
every morning 10 subscribers IN all parts OF
Portland. and in westbrook and South Fort
land
MAINE STATE PRESS (weekiy,-
by the year, 81 IN advance, or si.26 ct the
end Of the year.
For six monihs. 80 cents; for three months.
81 cents
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-29
THE zAHTE HAIR DESTROYER

A HARMLESS Liquid for the Removal of
superdaous Hair.
1t not only removes the hair perfectly clear
In i've minutes. but will, II applied every third
day, remove the hair permanently. The length
OF time IL takes TO entirely destroy IL, depends
upon the strength of the hair.
This liquid contains no caus tic, acid, or pols-
0nous substance. there is no danger OF its
leaving scar, or causing injury in any way.
The ZaBts Hair Destroyer Ia sold under written
guarantee to accomplish all that is claimed OF II.
s1.5o Express Paid
Coverings Paris Hair Store.
1899 Warrington st-. Bostsa.
my 10 eodu
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
THE DRUMMER

once there was a little boy, Who In drumming found his joy: From the earliest morn till night, Drumming was his one delight, When above his books he bent( 'Tum-de-tum" his fingers went When at games he smiling sat, Still his knuckles played "Rat-tat." On the tables, on the chair On mammals old china rare On his book, or on his work, With his heels, his spoon, his fork, Still this foolish little body Drummed and drummed "Te-tum-te-
 toddy."
 If his hands were busy quite, Still his feet up the fight "Rumpty- -tumpty, tiddle-de, Rumpty-boo oom-de-doomty-te." But one evening, sad to tell, Something very strange pefell. Suddenly dreadful conner, In there marched the Drumlie drummer. Eight feet tall and four feet wide
 Yards of bearskin cap beside Armed with drumsticks, thick and long. Made of hardest wood and strong. Then the youngsters arm seized he. Said My boy, now come with me! Autumn, winter, spring and summer, All your life your been a drummer, Now my little master Ned, You shall be a drum insteadI" Tied his arms and ankles, too, With a ribbon, broad and blue Slug him around his neck. And now, Master Ned, I'll show you how" Marching, marching through the town Goes that drummer, up and down. Tum-te-tum- te-tum-te- tum, Goes the dreadful Ned-ful drum.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
oanaries That Had Work to Do

In the big window of fashionable barber shop, there were once several queerly made bird cages in which lived the yellowest of yellow canaries. Attached to each of the cages, and projecting from their sides, were fiat pieces of brass. on which slid up and down tiny little wagons filled with seed. When the birds needed a meal, they pulled on string fastened to the fronts of these little carts, and dragged them up the inclined brass plane within reach. After the canaries had their fill they let go the cords, and the small carts slid back to their buffers outside the cage.
 When water was needed the birds were compelled to pull on long cord, which drew up a miniature bucket, from which
The age-herald., 1900-05-06

in the poultry yard, and invariably helps the servants with the washing of the household Nearly all the clothes worn by the men and women, boys and girls, on any farm, are made in the house, and the young girls of the family turn out by far the greater part of this work. Almost before the little girls can talk a needle is placed in their hands, and gradually they are trained up to do the hardest. most wearisome kind of sewing.
 curious and an interesting feature of Boer life Is the way the parents provide for their children from the day of their birth. When a son Is born, a heifer, young mare and two or three ewes set apart for him; when girl is born, a heifer, several ewes and some poultry. Thus, by the time the children have grown up, they find they have quite a little property. Often, besides their pa- rents buy land for them near their own farms.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06

Everybody has been reading recently about Dom Paul Kruger. the Transvaal and the Boers, and the terrible war that is now going on in that country. A very important point about this South African land is the fact that it Is territory bigger than Italy and more than half as large as Germany. It contains nearly million people. It is country of farmers and little else. The largest town out there is the now famous Pretoria.
 The Boers are very old-fashioned In their ways. Life goes on with the present generation the same as 1t did with their great-grandfathers, and the boys and girls are brought up exactly as they them selves were.
 There is plenty of hard work ahead for Boer children, matter how wealthy their parents may be, and fortunes are plentiful in this far-off, desolate land.
 The Boer boy does not have to bother much with books All he needs in that regard is a good knowledge of the Bible and Scriptural doctrine. Besides this he must write plain hand and have some
The age-herald., 1900-05-06

First excursion of the sea- son will go to Montgomery and return Sunday, May 18th by old reliable l.. & N. Leave Birmingham 8 a. m. and re. turning leave Montgomery 10 D. m, giving full day in the Capital City. Only $l.5O round trip.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06

they drank, and then, loosening their hold. the water pail dropped down to the bottom or the cage. You see, these birds had been taught to work for their meals, and they seemed to enjoy tn labor immensely
 A crowd of children always gathered in front of the barber's window, eagerly watching every movement of inc birds and exclaiming with delight when they lifted their food within easy reach of their bills
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Belts and Belt Buckles.

Everything to be had in the way of Ladies' Fashionable Belts Is on exhibition here. Special new things in the way of Sappho Pulley Belts, Ben Hur Pulley Belts and hundred more of the very latest nov elties and the prices are worthy of special attention.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
An Umbrella Opportunity

Each Monday it's our custom to have something special on sale in the Umbrella Department This week we offer 200 ladies'
 good quality Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, han dles nicely trimmed with silver silk cord and tassle, Paragon frame, steel rod; made to sell at g and s2.50j choice Monday at ..... .........$ VI. 4S
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Ladies'
 Ready-fnade Skirts.

Our new line of white and colored Pique Skirts, Denim, Duck and Crash Skirts in endless variety, has just been received and will be on exhibition the coming week. Everything new in ladies' ready-to-wear garments can be found on the second floor, and the prices will surely interest you
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Hardware Department.

32-calibre Pistol Royal. , =. =. ...$125 3S-calibre Pistol Royal. 176 32-calibre Smith & Wesson, new model,
 6-shot Colts action for. .. 1O59 3S-calibre Smith & Wesson new serv-
 ice, 6-shot, Colts action, shoots 32-
 caibre Winchester cartridges. 15OO 32-calibre Colts, shoots long and short
 cartridges. ... ... lzoV 32-calibre Colts, shoots long and short
 s. & w. cartridges. =. R5O 38-calibre Colts, new Navy, shoots
 long and short cartridges.... .. .. 1450 A-calibre Colts... ... =. =. ... ... ... 145o fl Derringer Colts... ... =. =. 375 the finest on earth, at, per gallon. H.2o
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Grocery Department.

Don't forget to visit our up-to-date grocery department Fresh goods re- ceived daily.
 Breakfast Bacon lz12c Best New Orleans Syrup, per gall
 lon .... ........ ..... ............ soc Roller Champion Flour, per barrel. $ 500
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Fine Carriages.

We invite the attention of vehicle buyers to call and examine our stock of W. N. Brockway's New York make of high-grade Victorias Rockaways, Traps Surries and Buggies. This work is up-to-date in both style and finish, and fully guaranteed.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06

We sell Filters and Water Coolers, F'reezers and Refrig- rators. Estes Hardware Go.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06

Don't fail to attend the bike races. May 9th. 8.3O F. M.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
COrSets that fit, wear well and always retain
 their shape.

That's the kind we sell
 An expert young lady in charge of this department gives special attention to fit- ting. Have your Corsets fitted.
 We carry all the best shapes of the fol- lowing well-known brands: w. B., C. B., R. & G., P. D. and J. B.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Stylish Clothing for Boys

Mothers and fathers find in our Boys Clothing Department the newest of style and most serviceable clothing. The prices are vastly lower than those of regular clothing stores, but the quality Is just as good. Boys Washable Pants at 15c, 25c and 5Oc; Boys Washable Suits from 25c up to 8. A complete line of all these goods.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
A Sale of Ladies' OxfOrds
 at less than half price

A little out of style, broken lots and odd numbers. These Oxfords formerly sold at $1.25, s1.50 and g per pair To clean up the lot we have made two assortments of them and the prices will be 49c and 75c for choice.
 FIRST FLOOR-RIGHT AISLE.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Canned Goods.

Oyster Bay Asparagus, per can ...... 35c Asparagus Tips, per can ..... .......... 25c Chicken Loaf, per can ................. 20c Hamburger Steak, per can ............ 2Oc Corn Beef Hash, per can .............. 200 Armour's Extract of Beef, per bottle. 50c Armour's Sliced Dried Beef, per can. 25c 2-pound can Blackberries per can.... loo 2-pound can Strawberries. per can.... loo 8 cans 3-pound Tomatoes for .......... 25c 2 cans 2-pound Tomatoes for........... 15c Olive Oil, per bottle ....... ............ 25c Olives, per bottle ....,.. .............. i0c Maple Syrup, per bottle ........ ...... 10c 1-quart bottle Catsup ........ ...... ... 15c l bottle Tabasco Sauce ........ ....... soc Heinz's Mustard Dressing ....... .... 25c
 Pint bottle Grape Juice ....... ....... 25c
 Quart bottle Grape Juice .............. Soc
 Heinz's bottle Onions ........ ......... 16c
 1 gallon bottle Hyman's Pickles ...... soc
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Night GOwhs.

Muslin, Empire style, trimmed with
 cluster tucks, one row of inserting and embroidery ruffie, at. Muslin, square yoke and high neck, trimmed with hemstitched tuck and hemstitched lawn ruffie.. Muslin Night Gowns, V shaped yoke and high neck, trimmed with tucks, inserting and ruff1es, at..
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Specials in the
 Domestic Department

loo pieces best quality Sea Island soft and smooth, full one yard wide, at, per yard .......''.'.....'.'.' '''oN
 200 pieces Apron and Bonnet Ginghams
 in blue, green and brown, all size checks
 the 71hc kind at per yard. ..5c
 800 pieces of Percale Shrting, beauti- .ful line of patterns; worth almost double the price asked; very special at.....'..3Ac
The age-herald., 1900-05-06
Our Fountain

is one of the handsomest in the south Everything new in the way of fancy drinks and ices can be had at the fount.
The age-herald., 1900-05-06

We are exclusive agents TOT lhe Cehluiy Perfumes" These extracts nave never been offered here before. Just to introduce them, Monday we will sell all the Toe ana $1 extracts at 25c per ounce. Money re- funded if you are not pleased
 The celebrated Bailey Talcum Powders highly perfumed, at..,...... .,""........'ic
 One box (three large cakes) Crystal Glyeerine Soap for .......... .............loc
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-28
Number "sixfeen.1

In his history of New York, one Of the
classics of American authorships, Diedrick
Knicxerbockcr Washington lrving) wrote
lovingly, yet with uuctuous sarcasm, OF the
beauties and traditions OF ms loved Nleu
Netherlands" the peaceful valley OF the
Hudson from Albany to Manhattan, the
many legends with which the entire region
Enthusiastically that of Rip Van Wrinkle
and his long seep-and of the ancient names
and families whose descendants are still q
power in that locality. So far-reaching were
the effects of the History" that in time the
name "Knickerbocker" became the popular
one for the patron saint of New York City,
he usually being represented as benignant
old German of ample girth, clutching firmly
the long stemmed clay pipe which Irving i'm
Inortaized and gazing over his beloved City.
Recognizing the vein of sentiment in the
American people long ago train service was
inaugurated to New York from St. Louis
to which Father Knickerbocker lent his
name and through the efforts of the line
which introduced the service the "knicker-
booker Special has become as familiar to
the average travelled American as to the res
idents OF his own City. Leaving St. Louis at,
noon, the traveller is borne swiftly and safe
ly to Father Knckerbocker's abode, trav-
ersing by daylight those scenes with which
he was so familiar, arriving at New \ ork the
next day in time for leisurey preparation
for evening.
So popu ar has the service proven that the
Big Four has started a new train as a COM
panon, it leaving St. Louis 500 A. NJ, re-
ceving all Western and Southwestern con-
nections and arriving in New York at 2 55
the next day. This train is known as the
New York and Boston Limited, but the way
farer who travels much will call it Number
Sixteen in emulation of his railroad breth-
rem and inquire II She is on time. A
months business has demonstrated that it is
a success The Big Four's motto is Com
fort in travel" and the train amply lives up
to the motto, as trip on it will prove to.
those who desire every convenience in travel,
A letter to the General Office of the Big
-Four at Cincinnati about any, of their trains
renlu
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-28
Nutritious Foods.

Prof. Atwater, who has devoted
himself to the study for number of
years, declares that there is no single
perfect food, the nearest approach to
it being milk, says What to Eat. No
food, however, contains the essential
condiments in right proportions, and
thus we have to get what we want b.
combining our foods. 1t will be great
shock to many thrifty housewives to
learn that beef and eggs are among
the greatest of all ecor omic mistakes.
A single dollar spent in wheat -four
will yield as much nutrition as $50
spent on sirloin of beef. Sugar ranks
next to wheat -four as an economical
food, for dollars worth of sugar con-
tains as much nutl.ment as six dollars
worth of milk, $12 worth of eggs. or
$40 worth of oysters. In proportion to
their cost. oysters are almost the least
nutritious of all foods. Beans and
potatoes run close race for the third
place among valuable and cheap foods,
and the fourth place is shared between
fat, salt pork and cheese made from
SKINNED milk