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The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

partment better than q committee or they
may manage ft worse; IL depends almost
entirely on the relative character Of the
commission and the committee. The
first essential TO the successful manage
ment Of a municipality is that the man.
ayers should be anxious TO manage suo-
csssfully; the second that they should
know how. IL is possible to have the first
without the second. ortne second With
out the first They may be honest and
well meaning, and be destitute Of capaci-
ty. Which makes the more mischief,
honesty without capacity, or capacity
without honesty, IL may be difficult to
say. Both work abundant. 10 tolerats
either is to ensure bad management.
1t Is not always easy to ascertain
without trial what mans capacity lie
for any particular work. We're the Do
pie as Interested as they should be In the
selection OF their municipal officers, and
did they give as much care % 1t as they
ought, they would, doubtless, sometimes
make mistakes Indeed, mistakes OF that
kind are Inevitable. But there is no
excuse for continuing 20 retain man In
ofiics after ne has proved his incapacity.
To do that is not TO make MISTAKE, but
10 be guilty OF downright iniquity. 1t is
to be deliberately false to the interests OF
the municipality. Nor Is the evil OF II
ended when that particular man finally
retires His continuance in the office
has cheapene1 IL, so that other unit
persons think they may aspire to IL.
Thus more bad material is offered the
public, and the difficulty OF a wise selec'
ton Ia augmented. The danger Of con-
ferring office upon unit men would be
greatly reduced II, when an unfit man
did get into office he was turi.ed out at
the first opportunity, for then 1t would
be rare that a man who had any doubt as
to his illness would suffer himself to be
candidate. Unfortunately we have
party usage which operates to keep a
man In oiiios irrespective of his fitness;
indeed, In the face Of demonstrated unit
ness. 1t is one of the worst obstacles to
good government that we have to contend
with. IL initiates more than any one
thing against that discrimination be-
tween good and bad officials. between the
capable and the incapable, which Is
essential to the getting Of fit men
for the offices 1t was never intended 10
perpetuate unfit men in office, but that
such is frequently It's effect is too plain
for argument.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
THE GREAT SPEECH OF PRESl-
DENT M'KINLEY.
o the Editor Of the Press

To the Editor Of the Press:
President Mckinley delivered SATURDAY
evening before the Union League of Phil
The occasion was one to call for a great
utterance. for q great people have just
endorsed unmi stakably his administrs.
ton and our Republican Congress.
The highest praise which oan be- ac-
corded the speech Is to say that not even
Lincoln ever stated the precise status OF
pu bIic affairs and the policy of the ad-
ministration with greater clearness,
and carefully pondered by all Americans,
Democrats az well as Republicans, and so
far as suon personages may be able, even
by that small minority of the more than
a million voters, who have been made SO
by our unidentified naturalization and
franchise laws, who are not too utterly
Ignorant to read, and who are not In fact
Americans In any other sense than that
they have psen Justly invested with full
civil rights, but wrongfully and to the
danger OF the republic with equal and
political rights. The speech was no disap-
pointment to those who know him well.
and who comprehend the full significance
OF the rapid trend of the great events of
his administration. No President since
Lincoln has had 90 many difficult cues
lions to decide, or who has been called
upon to act with promptness upon affairs
of such magnitude and fraught with
such momentous consequences to the
American people, or wherein the ulti-
mate destiny of the republic has been
seriously at stake
Let us congratulate the President be-
cause of his personal and official endorse
ment by q tremendous majority of the
we'll Informed voters of the nation and
let us congratulate the nation that the
greatest and only steadfast republic In
the world has escaped, in a most critical
time, the stupenGous havoc which charao-
teristic democracy would have made of
our business interests, and from the hu-
initiation of our national honor and loss
of national prestige as a great world
power. L. b. DENNETT.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

Governor Roosevelt hiss declined to re-
move Mayor Van Wyck on the charges
presented against him by the New York
World, saying, in brief, that his power
OF removal is one to be exercised only IN
most extraordinary cases, under the
clearest proof OF malIeasanoe. The Gov
ernor truly says that the normal
remedy for bad government must be an
appeal Co the people. This is trits senti-
ment to be sure, yet failure to imbibe its
spirit and make IL vitalizing force Is
doing more to imperil good government
than anything else. The public are con-
stantIy hunting after devices that will
ensure good government without any
trouble on their part. They resemble
very much the average bank directors,
who introduce all the checks which In
genious systems of bookkeeping afford, at
tach to their vaults and buildings all
the burglar alarms that mechanical skill
can contrive, but neglect entirely to in
quire into the character and habits OF
their employees. There is no substitute
for honesty and capacity. They ara In
dispensabls In the management OF every
enterprise, II 1t Is to be- successful,
whether IL be a bank or a municipality.
Methods are something, ara much per.
haps, but they are very little as compared
with the character ami capacity of the
men upon whom responsibility is placed.
We have no criticism to offer of the
efforts that are now making to reform
our charter. Doubtless orr present char
ter is In many ways antiquated. Muo h
OF Its machinery ia Ill adapted to present
conditions. 1t can be improved, and it
ought to be improved. But we do not
want the public to be seized with ths idea
that II the charter is ALTERED IL the mayor
IL given additional powers. II the various
departments are put under 'eommis.
sions," the municipality will necessarily
be better governed and the oity's business
transacted in a more business like man
nor, Thorns win not bear grapes, ner
thi stiles figs. A mayor with more power
may do more good, or he may do more
evil, Ii depends upon his character
A commission may manage q de-
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
Had TO Conquer Or Die.

al was Just about gone" writes Mrs.
Rosa Richardson, of Laurel Springs,
N. O., II had Consumption SO bad that
the best doctors said could not live
more than month, but / began to use
Ur. Kings New Discovery and was
wholly cured by seven bottles and am
now stout and we'll" It's an unrivaled
life savsr In Con sumption, Pneumonia,
La Grippe and Bronchitis; infallible
for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Hay Fever,
Group or Whooping Cough. Guaranteed
bottles 600 and 81 90. TRIAL bottles fres
at IL. p. s. Goold, bT Congress street,
drug store.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

MIR. Bryan has just visited Chicago,
the first time he has been there since &c
reviewed the big parade. He was not
talkative, declining to make any conf
ment on Mr.. Jones's recent deliverance
In which that gentleman predicted that
Mr.. Bryan would never again be candi-
date, or to express any views on reorgani'
cation. Had Mr.. Bryan practiced as
much reticence when he was in Chicago
before, 1t Is altogether probable that he
would have got more votes.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

The South Is making bitter opposition
to the organization OF labor, and in
North Carolina the opponents have just
won a legislative victory. Yet it Is safe
to say that labcr has suffered only n
temporary check, Eventually there will
rise up labor vote which 1t Will not be-
possible to eliminate, as the black vote
has been eliminated, and which the
politicians win find 1t to their advantage
to cater to. When that time comes, and
it is not far off, labor Will begin to win
victories, and the Legislators will tumble
over themselves In their zeal to give them
what they ask fer. Moreover, after IA
while thoughtful men will discover that
certain legislation in behalf of labor will
be rot only, not harmful, but positively
beneficial to the South, just as 1t has
been found to be In the North, The ma
terial side Of the question is discovered
first, and that appears to be against it in
the South, siLee legislation in favor of
shorter hours and restriction of the work
CT women and children will deprive the
mills of that section OF some of the
advantages they now have in the North.
Eve ntually the general welfare Of the
community, especially OF the laboring
man, will become a factor to be taken in
TO consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
FINE HOUSE LOTS
AT -
Reasonable Prices.

Among all the desirable house and cottage
lots along the famous Cape shore there are
none more advantageous and pleasantly located
than those owned and offered for sale by Mr.. III.
f. Willard who lives at No. Beach street,
Willard.
Mr. Wizards lots are in close proximity to
the beautiful and much frequented willard
beach. that coy and picturesque spot that Ma
tlue has done so much for, and really the only
beach in the vicinity of Portland where sea
bathing may be enjoyed with comfort and with
out danger.
On Willard street, close 20 the beach, Mr..
Willard has some two acres of land eXcellently
situated for the building of summer cottages.
On Myrtle-ayenue and Beach street he has ad-
ditional land that some day win be covered by
summer cottages and villas. for there are but
favoraby situated. On cottage road and Mid
die street, Mr.. Willard has for sale some ideal
house and cottage lots. Situated on high ana
dry land, with beautiful scenery all about ana
In the distance these lots are destined TO be oc-
eupled by handsome homes and in no distant
future. Fortunate indeed are those VINO secure
them at present low prices and before real es-
tate in this vicinity takes rise as II surely
must do ere long. On Cottage road the electric
making all the lots within easy reaching dis
lance of the city
1t may be trlthfully said that this section of
our city was never more popular with summer
visitors than now. The numerous boarding
houses and cottages hefeabouts are nlled TO
overlooking IN the summer. and all Indications
point to the fact that this portion OF south
Portland city Is to greatly Increase In popular
ity from summer to summer. Prospective pur-
ehasers OF lots should call at once and examine
the situation and learn favorable terms.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
THE COLORADO BURNING
ALBANY journal. }

That Governor Thomas OF Colorado has
directed that proceedings be instituted
to bring about the punishment OF the
persons who burned negro at the stake
is creditable to him; but more creditable
would have been prompt and energetic
action on his part to prevent the atrocity.
Moreover, Is remains to be seen how
effective the proceedings which he has Or
dered will be,
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

1t Is very difficult to form any definite
or inicn rs to the situation at Pekin. but
there seems to be reason for believing
that there is far from complete agreement
among the powers. 1he European negoti-
ators apparently are anxious TO demand
a very stiff price of China, both IN heads
and in money. while our government Is
urging moderation. Perhaps the differ
ence between our demand and theirs is
ire outcome of the difference between
our desires and theirs. We covet no terri
tory in China, while there Is abundant
reason to believe that they do. One way
to get property Is to take mortgage on
1t. The European powerssseem TO be de-
manding price which will compel China
TO mortgage her territory to them.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

We Own and Offer
SUBJECT TO SALE


SUBJECT TO SALE
City of Portland As, due 19O2-1012.
Town of Cape Elizabeth As, due 1901
Town of Yarmouth 1-2's, due 1902.
Town of Gorham As, due 1901.
County of Lawrence (Ohio) SIS, due 1912
City of Portsmouth (Ohio) SIS, due 1928.
City of GAINESVILLE (Ohio) As, due 1915.
City of Urbana (Ohio) 1-2's, due 1906.
City of Saltwater (Minn.) SIS, due 1921
County of Daviess Qnd.) 6s, due 1908.
Maine Central r. r. As, due 1912.
Maine Central r. r. rs, due 1912.
Portland Railroad Co. First Mortgage
1-2's, due 1918.
Portland & Cape Elizabeth Railway Co.
First Mortgage SIS, due 1915.
Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Ry First
Mortgage As, due 1916.
Cleveland City Ry. First Mortgage SIS,
due 1902
Duluth Street Ry. First Mortgage SIS,
due 1890
Denver City Tramway Co. First Mort
gage as. due 1919.
Omaha Street Ry. First Mortgage 5's,
due 1914.
Grand Rapids Ry. Co. First Mortgage
SIS, due 1916.
Medlield e. Midway (NIass.) Street Ry.
First Mortgage SIS, due 1920
Portland Water Co. Gold As, due 1927.
Calais Water Co. First Mortgage SIS. due
1906.
st. Croix Z. l.. & w. Co. First Mortgage
SIS, due 1906.
birmingham (Mass.) Water Co. First
Mortgage i-2's. due 1925.
Fond du Lac tWis) Water Co. First
Mortgage SIS, due 1915.
Erie Telegraph & Telephone Co. Cola
teral Trust SIS, due 1926.
Niagara Falls Power Co. First Mortgage
SIS, due 1882
Particulars upon application; cores
pondence solicited.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

One expert explains that Harvard de-
feat was due to entertaining, while an
other is sure that 1t proceeded from I'M
dsrtraining. Nobody claims that 1t was
due to any unfair tactics on the prt oil
Yale. Indeed, the game seems to have
been played with more good temper and
fairness than usual. Luckily no one was
killed or seriously injured.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
REMOVAL
OF Paul Caster, S. r. S.

Specialist in all chronic diseases, from 622 Con
gress ST., to the Mt. Hope Health Bazaar. No.
&C Bedford ST.. between Forest Avenue aud
treat all chronic diseases Of whatsoever nature
with all the modern and improved methods
known to medical Jurisprudence. having more
commodious ONCE room and operating room.
and will he open day and night 10 al who de-
sire consultation. Grove Ss. and Forest AVE..
&c Bedford ST.. Portland. Telephoae connee.
ton. ocudu
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
DEATH OF AGED WOMAN.

Lewiston, November % --Cynthia,
widow OF the late George Cobb, OF He
bron, died today at the age. OF IS years.
She leaves a son and daugh ter in Me
chanio Falls and a daughter In Massa-
ohusatts,
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

The choices of senior Mendez Capote for
president of the Cuban constitutional
O. n vsntion shows that the radical, or
Cubap. element is in control OF 1t Capote
was vice president of the revolutionary
government.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
NO NEWS OF REPORTED COLLISION

Halifax, N. s, November 2o.-TheEe
are no tidings from incoming steamers OF
the schooner reported In collision with
the steamer Nnmidian of this coast. She
may bs the ST. John schooner Aver,
which left Philadelphia October for
Halifax and called at Boothbay, Noyem-
Der 4. The Aver has not been reportsd
cinQa
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
Dissoiuiion of Partnership.

The firm of f. A. Jellison & Co.. was dis
solved by mutual consent October IS, 1900
Fred NJ. Littlefeld continues in the store anC
f. A. Jellison In the dining room upstairs at sss
Congress St, all bills will be paid jointly ex
cept cigar and tobacco bills which will be paid
by Fred NJ. Littlefeld.
NJ A. JELLISON.
FRED M. LITTLEFIELD.
nowadays
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

Patrons of the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses OF their
papers changed "a often as they may desire by
notifying the Office.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

subscribers whose papers are not delivered
promptly are requested to notify The Office OF
the DAILY PRESS, NO. 81 Exchange street.
Portland. Me.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
CATARRH|
COLDM HEAD

Heals and Protects the Membrane. RESTORES
the Senses Of Taste and Smell NO Mercury.
No Injurious drug. Regular Sise. 90 cents /;
Family Sise. sl.O0 at Druggists or by mail York
ELY BROTHERS,. So Warren St.. New
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
CURRENT COMMENT.
PRETENDED AND REAL MOTIVES.

New York SUM-
We cannot then, avoid the conclusion
that those powers which seem Co con tenn
plate excessive and inordinate demands
in the way of pecuniary indemnities are
secretly prompted by motives irreconoili-
able with their alleged desire to leave IN
tact China's territory and present admin
istrative structure, and to hasten the re-
turn OF tranquility ami order.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

IL Is quickly Absorbed
Gives Relief at once.
Opens nj cleanse.
the Nasal Passages,
Allays Inflammation.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

MAINE STATE PRESS weekly
By the year. 81 In advance, or si.-5 at the end
of the year.
For six months, so eentsi for three months. 25
cents.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

DAILY PRESS

The DAILY PRESS is delivered at these rates
every morning to subscribers In all parts OF
Portland. and in westbrook and South Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26
NOTICE.

harboring or trusting any Of the crew OF the
Italian Steamship "Pasquale p" Capt
Schlafiino from Girgenti, as no debts OF their
CHASE, LEAVITT s. CO.. Agents. ny23d2t
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-26

NAKMONb . WHAECUN1I
2eo Washington St, opposite School 81, Boston
25 Union Square, New York.
1005 Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-26
want -Four Year, More"

The REPUBLICAN IL lately in re.
ceipt Of q letter from IN old friend.
William b. Wadsworth now living
at Kellogg. Idaho. which Is In the
Occur d'Alene mining district. He
writes for IN to send hin, the RE-.
PUBLICAN. for though he now has
q great affection for that corner Of
the U. s.. he nevertheless enjoys
reading Of happenings hack In old
Saline. He thinks the chances for
q young man without capital are
far better In the North West than
here and closes his appreciated let
ter with the information that all
the people Of tina, section want. il
-four years more Of Mckinley and
. Republican state and county ad.
ministration, for under such condi.
tons lots Of money will be made
in the Occur d'Alenes.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-26
J~selson's Muitarism.

When anybody. white or red. at.
tempted to defy the authority Of
the United States. Andrew Jack.
ron had no hesitation about using
q little mili,arism. Parton says,
in describing an incident of the
Seminole war:
General Jackson. In the con.
duct Of this campaign. had exer.
cised Imperial functions. He had
raised troops by a method unknown
to the laws. He had invaded the
dominions Of a king who was at
peace with the United States. He
had seized a fortress Of that pro.
vince. expelled its garrison, end
%garrisoned II with his own troops.
He had assumed the dread prerog.
alive Of booming men to death
without trial. All this may have
been right. But II he had been
Andrew ] by the Grace Of God.
Emperor Of the United States,
could he have done more! Could
the autocrat Of all the Russias.
leading an expedition into Circas.
sia, do morc!'
When Jackson ran for President
the ''cofin cartoon" was one Of the
caricatures Of the day. It rcrres.
ented six collins. each one bearing
the name of one OF the men he
hanged in Florida. Yet Jackson
was 10 much of a Democrat he re.
fused to accept the royal sarcophag.
us brought from abroad for his last
resting place. saying he wanted to
be buried like a simple American
citizen.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-26
Prosperity.

II do not know q period of our
history when the country enjoyed
more real aud substantial pr',speri.
~ than It does today. The job
hunts the man. not the man the
job When that condition exists
labor IL always better rewarded. In
every one Of the great industries
Of the country we are feeling . de.
gree Of prosperity which gives hope
and confidence to all our people.
Not only are the people reasonably
prosperous. but the government in
which We are all interested IL alike
prosperous. Our financial condi.
ton was never better than It IL
now. - President McKinley's
speech at Creston. Iowa, October
Is. 1898.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-26

Hon. Harry H. Parsons, after
making a thorough and vigorous
campaign over the south end Of the
district and also Boone and How.
ard counties, both a part Of the
Ratchet. shaped seventh. will open
his Saline county dates with a
meeting at Ridge Prairie Saturday
night. Through the following
week and up to the day Of election,
he will devote his time to his home
county. speaking twice every day
at places and times stated on page
three. The Republicans Of the
county should make II . personal
matter to see that crowds greet him
at every meeting point.
Mr.. Parsons though a young
man, has demonstrated his ability
as q stump speaker; his words TEEN
with argument and his thoughts
are clothed In the best OF dictiou.
His argument upon the issues Of
this campaign are sound and we'll
taken. Little as are the people in.
terested in politics, We feel no hest.
fancy in predicting good houses,
wherever Mt. Parsons speaks.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-26

vote in your precinct.
mo matter how hard the state
committee labors In the conduct Of
the campaign, It can accomplish
but little unless II has the active
cooperation of the Democrats In
each voting precinct.
Make It a point to see your
Democratic neighbors and confer
with them as to the best plan for
securing the largest possible party
vote. Not only make il a point to
be at the polls early yourself. but
see that ell your Democratic neigh.
bors who have not voted by moot
are sent for and gotten to the polls.
Watch out for false reports and
illegal voting. and see that we have
q fair count.
do not forget when you 20 to
vote to examine your ticket care.
fully aud see that the initials Of
both receiving judges are endorsed
on the back Of your ballot. II not.
your vote will be thrown out.
Call attention Of all Democrats
to the necessity Of care in the selec.
ton Of their ballet. 70 that the So
cial Democratic ticket il not mis-.
taken for the regular Democratic
b ,llot.
II indulge in the hope that we
may have your active assistance.
IF all the Democrats Of Mis-.
souri e., to the polls aud do their
duty faithfully. the Democracy will
carry the state by o sweeping ma
jority. Yours truly.
-. NJ. SRIBERr.
Chairman"
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-26

HON RICHARD DALTON.
Marshall, Wednesday, October
3ist.. 2 p. N.
HON. HARRY n. PARSONS.
Candidate for Congress-
Ridge Prairie, Saturday, Octo.
Der 27th, 1890 p. m.
Napton, Monday. October 29,h,
400 p. m.
Arrow Rock. Monday, October
soth, 1890 p. m.
Gillian. Tuesday. October goth,
400 p. m.
Slater, Tuesday. October goth.
1890 p. m.
New Frankfort. Wednesday,
3Ist. 400 p m.
Miami. Wednesday, October 81,
.7:3o =. m.
'Layuesviile. Thursday. Novem.
Der Ist, 400 p. m.
Blackburn, Thursday. Novem.
Der ist, 7:3o p. m.
Sedalia Friday, November and.
400 p. m.
Herndon, Saturday. November
3rd, 400 p. m.
Nelson. Monday. November sth,
400 p. m.
Marshall. Monday. November
Sth. 7:3o p. m.
The Marshall republican., 1900-10-26
TAXING Democratic CLERKS.

A Washington dispatch says the
Democratic clerks in the Depart.
ments are in receipt 81 the follow.
ing from a man we'll known as one
Of Bryan's most intimate friends:
rag 49, b stree SE. Washing.
ton. ID. G, Oct. mr.. -:
SIR would like to have you call
at my Office between the hours of 6
and 8 o'clock p. m at your earli.
est convenience, on q matter Of i'm.
pOrtsnt business.
&C. T. Bride"
When q Democrat called, Mr..
Bride would, II Is said. tell him
that the democrats were hard push.
ed for money for conducting the
campaign. and he thought every
Democrat employed in the depart.
ments here should contribute to
the campaign fund.
you know ! am one Of Mr..
Brysn's closest friends. and in the
event Of his election I will be in a
position to help you out" added
Mr.. Bride.
This, of course, was construed
as a promise Of material assistance
in event of a contribution and the
election Of Mr.. Bryan.