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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

Hoke Smith of Atlanta has presented
travelling libraries to fourteen counties In
Georgia. The books are intended foI
she school children and are to make the
circuit OF the schools.
James Milliken, the Decatur TN
banker and philanthropist, has added
,401, 0eO to his gift TO the proposed indus
trial school to be established In Decatur
de had previously given S3l6,000 Citi-
zens gave 500, 900, and the Cumberland
Presby terrain churches OF Illinois, Indi-
ana, and Iowa will give 100000.
The will of the late h. IL, Eddy, the
welI-known patent lawyer. leaves 5000
to II II e. Porter, son Of Gan. Porter,
and $50, O0O to the city Of Portsmouth, N
d., for the erection OF an equestrian
statue Of Cen. Porter. The bequest be
eame avilable upon the death OF Mrs.
EDDY, who has just died, and will now
go into effect.
During the illness or Prof. Max Muller
st the end of last year public prayers
we're offered In Hindu temple at Madras
Tor his recovery, a distinction never be-
tore given to European. Similar scr
vices were also performed In other towns
In India, including Benares, the centre
Of Brahmanic lear ming and BrahmaniC
orthodoxy. When the news OF his recent
ser ious illness arrived, all the priests ano
pundits OF Benares assembled together
and agreed TO offer prayers in their sacred
temple for his recovery.
Professor Bemis, director of the New
York State School Of Ceramics at Alfred
University, has been awarded silver
medal at the Par is Exposition for col
lection Of the economic clays of the United
States Professor Bsmis was Entrusted
with the gathering or this collection by
the commissioners while he was the prin-
oipal of the Technical School at Trenton,
N j. The exhibit Is to be returned &C
this country TO form part of the display
OF the department. Of mining at the Pan
American Exposition at Buffalo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14

Discussion OF the city charter in the
Council developed some serious differ
encss of opinion in regardato the sizs OF
the Board OF Overseers of the Poor. ana
the method Of. selecting them. There
was considerable feeling that board of
nine persons was too large 20 work
we'll, and that q commission of three
would be more efficient. There is a good
deal to be said for this view. The duties
of the board are chiefly executive, and
unity is necessary to perform that class
Of duties efficiently. Nine members give
too much chance for disagreement and
delay. Furthermore there is a good deal
Of difficulty In correctly fixing the re-
sponsibility for errors or shortcomings in
so large board. Another proposition
which had some vigorous supporters
and eome vigorous opponents also, wac
20 put several women on the hoard.
There Is something to be said in favor OF
this proposition, but II is very doubt
full If 1t would accomplish anything
like what it's supporters expect from it
Popular election of members which Is the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14
neafness CANNOT be- Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the
dIsased portion of the ear There Is only one
uonal remedies. Deafness Is caused by ar In
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. Whsn this tube Is infiamed
You have a rumblng sound or imperfect hear
ing and when 1t IL entirely closed Deafness Is
the esuif, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor NAL
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever /;
nine cases out 0f ten are caused by Catarrh.
which Is noihing but an infiamed condition OF
mucous surface.
We will give One hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness fcaused by eatarrh) tnat can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure SEND for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists. T5e.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14

1t is now announced that Mr.. Bryan
intends to continue his crusade for the
presidency, and will devote the next three
years to making sure OF the Democratic
nomination. That he has a much harde,
task before him than he has had previous
ly is obvious enough. His principal gun
tree silver, is SO completely spiked as to
be useless, and tine Philippine question is
likely to be settled long before the next
Democratic convention meets The trusts
may furnish him some capital, but the
attitude OF the Two parties is so nsarly
alike on that question that 1t is Difficult
- frame Instinct issue upon 1t. Tne
greatest difficulty that MIR. Bryan VIII
have &c contend with is the feeling that
has pretty thoroughly permeated the
Democratic masses, that Bryan and defeat
are inseparably allied. The rank and
file of the party are not SO welded &c
principles or policies that they will shut
their eyes to all other considerations.
They don't want to die regularly for tht
cause.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14
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Secretary Of State.

1t appears that not enough supporters
of Senator Cullom were chosen to the
Illinois legislature to assure his election,
and as a consequence Governor Tanners
boom, which was supposed to be practi-
cally extlnguished, has famed up again
Tanner has, apparently, not many sup
porters, but he has enough perhaps t.
force compromise candidate in the
caucus, and in case one is necessary. Gov
ernor-elsot Yates is being favorahl,
spoken Of.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14
CONCERNING BOOKS.


This Ia the ohildrsns' hour, and this
publishsrs are doing their best 60 crafty
the taste OF the young folk. giving them
In measure full and running over, treas
urss OF story and song; from the tiny tot
who is tread to- to the big boy who
longs for tales OF adventure which fire
his blood, make him dream OF battles,
and wish himself soldier or sailor, quite
despising ''the piping time OF peace"
Messrs Houghton, Mifflin g. Co, pub
lisn an interesting story entitled Friend
or Foe, a tale OF Connecticut during
the war of 1919, written by Rev. Frank
samuel Child, the author OF An Un-
known Patriot, book (which has been
very popular. The present Volume Is de-
iightfuily illustrated, which adds much
to Its value and beauty.
Mr.. Child has studied faithfully the
history OF Fairfield, Connecticut, the
scsne OF his story, and reproduces 1t en-
bellished with romantic incidents, and
tinged with pleasing fancy. 10 Is. Alto
gether, wholesome and Instructive tale,
with enough variety and wartime atmos-
phere to make It quite thrilling. Port
land: Isoring, short s. Harmony
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14

plan proposed BY the charter, would
doubtless yield good results II the peo-
pie could he brought to manifest the
necessary interest, but the indifference
which is frequently shown In the case
Of municipal officers who are now ehos-
en- by popular vote. tends to discourage
any extension Of the list Of eleotive
officara
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14

The chairman of the Republican Stat
Committes of Kentucky has acted
wisely in declining to contest the COVER
norship. The experience Of the last CON
test showed that go long as the Legislature
is Democratic and the Goebel law is IL
force, it win be as useless for thu
Republicans 80 contend for their rights
as for litigant to prosecute before 8
jury packed against him. There will he
a chance, however, before committee OF
Congress, to expose the fraudulent prac-
tice of the Democracy and this, 1t Ii
hoped, will bs taken advantage of.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14
STATE OF MAINE.
Thanksgiving Proclamation by
the Govern

AS we approach the end of the year and
the sunset hour OF this 10Th century, the
people Of Maine should be devoutly and
truly thankful TO Almighty God for the
blessings and progress which this year
and the century have brought to them
and to the state; for the spirit of patriot
ism, love Of country and unflinching de.
votIon to duty which have pervsded both
our state and nation, and for the bright
sun of hope, prosperity and confiden ce
in the future, already Illuminating the
threshold OF the coming year. We have
had abundant harvests. The Interests of
education have been promoted. Law. or
der, individual liberty and personal Sc
curity ruls AMI bless every part OF our
commonwealth. Never In Its history
were the skies brighter or the people more
prosperous and happy. 1.-The hand OF God
has been upon us for good" In grateful
recognition that "This also cometh down
from the Lord OF Hosts, wonderful iS
counsel and excellent in working" and
following aud conforming to a time-hon-
ared custom of our forefathers, / Liew =
elIyn Powers, Governor of the State of
Maine, with the advice and consent of
th3 Executive Council, do hereby desig-
nate
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14

A Defense Of American Parties by VIII
liam g. Brown is the opening article In
the Atlantic Monthly for November. We
have also the first pages of two brilliant
serials, Miss Jewetts ..The Tory Lover,
and Mrs Kate douglas wiggn's Pene-
lope Irish Experiences
Edmund Noble discusses The Future of
Russia. showing her inability to COM
mand the worlds leadership; and IL. q.
WhittIesey writes of Sir Robert Hart,
both articles being pertinent to the pres
emit Eastern complications.
W. e. 5myths treats the tremendous
question OF irrigation, as The Struggle
for Water in the West, for upon the tate
of the waters of the Missouri, Columbia
and Colorado rivers hangs the destiny OF
millions of people.
Among the literary topics are W. NJ
Daniels's brilliant analysis of Mills phil
osophy and writing in his Letter to John
Stuart Mil and Mr. Crothers's delight
full essay on The Gentle Reader. Dir
Crothers quietly asks, "what has become
to think that he has passed away with
the stagecoach and the weekly news let
ter; and that henceforth we are 70 be
confronted only by the stony glare OF the
Intelligent Reading Public"
1.-The Gentle Reader" says Mr.. Croth-
ers "liked the old Greek way of phiioso-
phizing." "What q delight 1t
was for him to learn that the Academy
In Athens was not building with green
blinds set upon a bleak hilltop but q
grove where on pleasant days Plato could
ia found ready to talk with all corners I
That was something like; no board of
trustees no written examinations no text
IAN that has passed. We're Socrates TO
come back and enter down town office
to inquire after the difference between
the Good and the Beautiful he would be
confronted with one of those neatly
printed cards intended to discourage the
Socratio method during business hours:
'This is our busy day. Yes It is warm u
MIR. Crothers has the delicate touch, the
sprightly fancy-the combination Of wit
and wisdom all those qualities In short
which tend TO make him the coming
American essayist. Indeed, who shall
say that he has not already arrived
When Miss Jewett begins TO write his
torical novels one is led to exolaim In
despair, "Et tn Brntel" We who love
her can only feel that she Is still living
in the Country of the Pointed Firs; SO
when she transfers fer fine and high art
to portraits OF Benjamin Franklin and
John Paul Jones and follows the fortunes
OF the Loyaliets to England and France,
we trembls But failure and she are not
10 bs mentioned in the same breath
Well, We shall seel Meantime would
that she were raging visit to the
Queens Twin, or still listening to the
sougning of the wind among the pines,
and ths breaking Of the waves ol the
coast OF her newest New England.
III. l.. b. w.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14

All persons holding notes or town or
ders against the town of Sebago are re-
quested to present them for payment at
the treasurer's Office in Sebagc. No in
terest will be paid on them after Nov. IL,
1900. J. p. FITCH, Treasurer.
Portland, Oct. %, 1900. oc23d3ws
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14

STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION.
...OF THE.
Mercantile Trust Company
Portland.
October 8. 1900.
HENRY p. cox, President.
CHESTER III. PEASE, Secretary
HUTSON b. SAUNDERS. Treasurer.
Direciors-Seth l.. Larrabee. Henry p. Cox. W.
ii. Miken, A. S. Kinds, Frederick
N. Dow. James Il. Hawkes., Hutson
b. Saunders, Thomas r. shaw. Z. K.
Holt, s. c. Gordon, Adam II. Leigh
ton, John f. Burnham, Henry II.
Merrill, Ammi whitney, Elisha w.
Conley, George w. York. Edward Is.
l. Winslow, John r. Liseomb.
Organized May 2. 1898.
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock 100000 o.
Undivided profits S3.03l. ~
Demand deposits 424 6O3.9l
Demand certificates deposit 3sss7.0s
Time certificates of deposit 1tS,6I745
Bills payable $50 0O00)
S942. 100 30
RESOURCES.
Loanson collateral s206.s75 90
Other loans bI,9l35s
United states bonds 10b, 000e0
Other bonds 400 0450J
Furniture and fixtures 3.492.h6
Expense account 2.5Isas
Cash Oh deposit 9l.os29l
Cash on hand 14496.ot
1892 100. 81
II. Z. TIMBERLAKE,
oct27-dtf Bank Examine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14
Thursday. the goth Day OF No
vember, A. d. 1900,

as a day OF General Thanksgiving, to be
observed by all good citizens in manner
betitting n Christian and God-reariDe
State. Let no one fall to remember on
that day with charity and benevolence
the poor and unfortunate.
Given at the Executive Chamber at Au-
gusta, this thirtieth day Of October.
In the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred, and the Independence
of the United States of America the
one hundred and twenty fifth.
LLEWELLYN p OVERS.
BY the Governor;
Byron Boyd,
Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-14

The Harpers publish q fetching book for
the little folk: The Road TO Nowhere, .
story for children, by Livingston b.
Morse, illustrated by Edna Morse. The
pictures are In black and scarlet, SO gay
indeed, with the latter tint, and so at
traotive, that one wonders why all books
for the little ones are not illustrated with
the gayest of cglors. This story Is dedi-
Gated to "Alics in Wonderland" and 1t
is very fascinating Nowhere that
the road leads to, as Kitty and jack
could tell you. They go to see bears,
and their pretty little giri-housekeeper;
they travel In search Of the Elowery
Kingdom; they discover the Storm King.
the Rainbow Factory, the Museum of
Compound Words, and the Candy Farm.
The Town OF Toys Ii gay place, and
he Parliament OF Peacocks, to say moth
ing OF the Island OF Flowers, where dweit
the Princess Gwendolen Maud, all small
girls and boys would do we'll 20 visit,
sure OF having good time. cortland:
Loring, Short g. Harmon.)
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-28

publican citizens of the Second ward
who do not fancy being read out Of
court before they get into it, will sup
port Mr. Richard f. Palmer, the we'll
qualified Democratic nominee for the
Council, believing that he will act
fairly as between all interests con-
cerned.
And while the Democrat is upon
this subject Of the not altogether dis
interested interference in politics by
city employees who are beneficiaries of
the merit system, 1t wants to coll at
tention to the knocking which it un-
derstands certain of the policemen are
making against the reelection of
Councilman Paul in the First ward,
because Mr.. Paul was n member of the
Council which, considering the fact of
a bankrupt City treasury, n deficit of
$4,000 in current running expenses,
and an accumulated debt of more
than S200.000 to be redeemed by gen.
eral taxation, did not see it's way clear
to concur In the recommendation of
the Board OF City Commissioners for
an increase of six or seven thousand
dollars year In the salaries of Ak.
ron's policemen.
To the beneficlaries OF the merit
system the people want to say hands
off," If the taxpayers of Akron want
an investigation, or IL they object to
the increase Of salaries for public em.
ployes, that is their privilege. The
people pay the taxes aud should toll
crate no interference with their right
to have unprejudiced and fearless rep
resentatlon in the Council
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-28
PERSISTING IN ERROR.
"a Lie Well Stuck to Is as Good as the
Truth.t-Dobson's Motto.

In spite the repue community
able vndatng
Gilman Paul the unfoundd charge against him by the Doon
authority its
against Councilman
Voters look continued
Mr. Paul the mistaken notion of the alien who has
himself into the Republican nghbors
that the orthodox its abuse hon
orable and capable candidates for election
elected
Office something against them TAX
ing something
party o something public good
The Democrat not believe that the Republicans of Akron condne
endorse methods that have by the assumed
whether they
friends all
Dobson
In the Paul the persisted in by Dobon
of their evident all
citizens that will de-
public unqucstoned faith
public political advantage,
fatty brought
object
Of its
parallel prints editorial
statements
entitled
weight with Akron people. Take choice:
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-28
HOW ABOUT Mr.. BROWN?

Councilman Paul is being held up to
public abuse upon purely trumped
up charge that he voted against the
East Market street contracts, but how
about the Councilmen who really voted
for the contracts and who are now
candidates for reelection? If the Bea-
con is so interested in the welfare of
the dear people,"--or moi polloi rs 1t
was calling them not long ago when
Akron citizens were organizing to pro-
tect their rights from being stolen by
the local telephone monopoly,--if II is
so interested in the people that 1t be-
licvcs every Councilman who voted Cor
the Fast Market street contracts should
be defeated for reelection, why does 1t
not oppose Mr., Frank Brown, of tho
Sixth ward, concerning whose position
there IL not the least shadow OF a
doubty The trouble Is that the organ
that Is mailing the charge against Mr..
paul does not know how to be fair.
and when officials of It's own party are
equally at fault with Democratic OFF,
ciais II has not word OF criticism for
tho Republican officials, but tries to
screen them from public censure by
violent criticism OF the Democrats,
Tho Democrat does not believe that
the people of Akron approve of this
badly-warpcd type Of criticism, and
that in placing the blanc Mt tho polls
next Monday for any Of the mistakes
that have been made in the administra-
ton of local public affairs, they will
do so more fairly than the organ that
for the last two or three days has beer
posing as the defepder of the peoples
Interests is attempting TO influence
them 10 do.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-28
What Other People Say:

MIR. o. A. SoRRICK, Republican
Councilman from the Second ward,
says: 81 know that Mr.. Paul voted in
the negative upon the contracts both
times. occupied the chair next to
Mr.. Paul nd / heard him respond to
the roll call. Both times he answered
NO. am Republican, but I be-
lieve in justice in all cases. Mr.. Paul's
statement that he voted against the
letting of the contracts to McCourt and
Wildes is true. I told the Beacon that
Mr.. Paul had voted in the negative
both times. l believe that majority
of the members Of the Council know
how Mr.. Paul voted and that they will
substantiate his statement"
MR.. HARLEY l.. HOMAN, Republi-
can Councilman from the Third ward:
"The Beacon sent reporter to me to
ask me how Mr.. Paul voted upon the
East Market street contracts and l told
him emphatically that Mr.. Paul voted
no upon each resolution. This state
ment was not printed. The Beacon's s
course in this matter Is outrageous and
do not see how any fairminded Re-
publican can give 1t his endorsement.
This is a time, believe, when every
man, Republican or Democrat, who
has any regard for fairness, should not
hesitate to tell the truth"
City Commissioner A. 7. PAIGE
says: IF the Beacon quoted me as
saying Mr.. Paul had voted in favor of
the contracts, l was misrepresented.
was requested to come to the City
Hall to attend II meeting of the board
on the evening of the Council meeting
and upon arriving was told that the
contract had been awarded. How did
the vote stand? l asked, and was told
that 1t was IL to l. l replied that l
supposed Councilman Paul had voted
contracts. l was answered in the af-
tirmatlve. That is all know about the
vote Of Councilman Paul."
EX-MAYOR L. d. SEWARD, who
was misrepresented in the same way rs
Mr.. Paige, had the following to say:
| II was in the Council Chamber ut the
| time the resolutions were voted upon,
bit paid no attention to how any of the
ECouncilmen voted. told the Beacon
could not tell how Councilman Paul
had voted. / was misquoted when re-
ported as having said that Mr.. Paul
had voted for the contracts"
COUNCILMAN GEO. BRODT, who
also sat next to Mr.. Paul, said: "The
Beacon's attempt to challenge the vote
and the statement of Mr.. Paul concern
| ing the East Market contracts, Is as
| cowardly as it is shameful. / sat mex
l to Mr.. Paul and heard him vote no up
on the adoption Of each resolution
awarding the contracts. The Beacon's
/ attempt to make Mr.. Paul appear as q
liar Is rcacting very forcibly in the
First ward against the organization
that permits such unfounded charge.
to be made"
| COUNCILMAN JOHN MERZ, Coun
Gilman Sprigle, and other members o.
the Council, and citizens who wer,
present, also testify in terms equal.
positive to the effect that Mr.. Pau
voted against the contracts, and We
the Dobson paper persists in mlsrepre
senting Mr.. Paul's position to his con
stltuents.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-28
EDITOR SEY80LD DEFENDS Mr.,
PAUL.

From Tuesdays Akron Germania.1
'Isbell and Paul must go," Shouts
the Beacon. For what reason? Be-
cause Isbell Is n very bright young
man and reads the riot act to the
commissioners now and then, and
makes a vigorous objection to squan.
lering the city's money? Or is it be-
cause Mr.. Paul has shown himself to
DC an honest, upright Councilman
The best, we believe, who has repre-
sented the ward for n long time.
The Beacons fight against Mr.. Paul
Is just as uncalled for MS the fight
made against Mr.. Ficbcger.
You cannot turn down good, honest,
upright men with a pair OF pencil
pushers.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-28
BREAK the PROXY SYSTEM.

City Commissioners Paige admitted
in his card to the public two days ago
that the City Commissioners accepted
the solo responsibility for the granting
of the East Market street contracts,
having rejected all Of the lower bids
without recommending them to the
Council even for consideration.
But the Dobson paper continues to
hold the Council alone responsible, as
IL there were no Board of City Com
jnissioners.
The terms Of all Of the City Comnis,
sioners viii be out after next month
but there Is no disposition upon the
part Of the appointing power respon-
siblc for the maintenance OF the dis
graceful proxy system to change the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-28
MAaRUDER, YORK Co., Va.

DR.. 8. B. Hartman, Columbus, o.:
az can scarcely find words to express
my gratitude to you for all your kind
ness to me. 1t has robbed the grave Of
one victim, for was In q critical condi-
ton when wrote you before. Thanks
to you, however, my health is fully re-
stored. wish every young lady in our
town could read your book. There would
be great deal legs sickness and puny
womon."-Miss Bertha e. Sargent.
NAvAsoTA, TEX.
DR.. g. B. Hartman, Columbus, o.:
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Dr.. 8. B. Hartman, Columbus, o.:
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