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The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22
RISSOLns-

Make nice puff paste, and roll out
thin. Have some meat chopped very
fine, and sprinkle 1t on the paste. Cover
with the other half and press together
with rolling pin. Cut into squares or
with a biscuit cutter and fry in hot lard
TO a light brown
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POTTED REEF

Take the remains of cold roast or boiled
beef, one-quarter pound Of butter.
cayenne to taste and two blades Of
pounded mace. Cut the meat in small
pieces and pound it well, with a little
butter, in a mortar. Add the cayenne
and mace, mix thoroughly, place In an
earthen poland pour over the top a coat
Ing of clarified butter.
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no Ii.

- @E II
The flue Offices on the main floor of
the First National B0nk Building re-
Gently vacated by the Mercantile Trust
Co. Elegant counter work and fittings
in outer room, and massive Fire and
Burglar proof vault with interior steel
safes in private room. Steam heat and
JanitOr service furnished.
Apply to Cashier
FIBsS H NATIONL BANK.
sep15dn
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MINIrTn PIInnrNc

Let one quart Of milk come to q boil,
add little salt, then stir into the milk
four tablespoonfuls Of flour and three
beaten Cook for four or five
minuts'' Se with cream and sugar.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

CABBAGE AND CELERY SALAD.
Mix equal parts Of thinly-sliced new
cabbage and celery, cut in small pieces.
Moisten with cream or french dressing
garnish with celery tips and serve cold.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22
ORANGE sHoRrcAKn

Peel two large oranges, chop them fine
remove the seeds, add half aemon, anc
one cup Of sugar. Spread between layers
of hot shortcalSe.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

"Did she have a good time while she
was away this summer?"
'No; she was worrying for fear her
husband was having a good time at
home."- Chicago Post.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

WANTED-A competent woman for general
w hOusework, references call on MRS.
GEO. b. MORRILL,. Al Chadwick ST. 22I
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

FOR SALE-Fine brick house 1fe Pearl ssraas
(near Congress) French roof slated "a
rooms, 2 baths. furnace. granite stems lsres '
lo,, VIII be sold much less than cost gao n
JUNkINS, 30 Middle St. near Monument
square. fai
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Forty words insex ted under this head
ne week for 2B cents. cash I'm advance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

DOR RENT-Near Union station, an aitrac-
tive apartment of six rooms with bath; all
improvements. good view. lccared NO. f6 Gil
man street Price only SIS to desirable ten
ant. Apply 10 FkED'K. 3. VAIL, Real rs
tate, FIRST Natl Bank Bldg iii
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SPOT CASH OLD GOLD.

We pay spot cash for old gold aud elve yan
the highest price. We also lake it ia exchaars
Tor other goods. MCKINNEY. The JeweeI.
Monument Square. sepiad
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

DOR SALE-Desirable 2-story brick house IN
a state street near Gray. len rooms. bsth
furnace and laundry. viii be sold al ns-t
gain. Apply to GEO. +. JUNKINs, 276 Nis.
die street. near Monument square. 1ai
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

EoR SALE-Iw0 story wooden house b
Brown street. IA rooms large yard. viii hs
sQll very cne3p % close an estate. GEO r
JONklNs, 30 Middle street, near As0nuueui
square. f91
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

EOk SALE Restaurant, location Conera,.
st.. catering TO uest trade yearly rene,,,s
over $50 900. UnexpectedlY offered ior sg,e
owing 10 owners return TO Europe win bsss
thorough investigation. Price very low oele sf
nrst class parties need apply. FRFDRaIcf
5. VAIL, Real Estate, First National Bant
Building a1i s'enA
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

nor SALE-stock and fixtures Of -.
grocery and meat market slsn,,ees' 'sAh
most desirable place In Portland for thI. iLa iiaa
OF business. Amy one looking for snsdn1nic sa'a nnc
would do well TO investigate az once IRsri'Sss RrSsfs
SHAW n CO., NO. 5l II Exchange slreei ay, Ss,
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EOR SAIE-Farm o. 40 acres. S mites ffon
Portland. miles from Nestnroox ADD 8
miles from Old Orchard. Wen located On road
from c1co and Oid Orchard 70 Westhrcok s1i
Gorham. Cuts 15 tons hay. good orchard tl.
celleut pasture; good il2 story house o. %
rooms. barn and other ouibuIldings. al 30 E1tt
repair. We'll wafered, grand View. shade trees
Price reasonable; terms easy. N Dht<
SER. So Exchange ST., Portland. Ne. lN
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CARRIAGE FOR sALE-A standing ,oo
y ph9et0n. Zenas Thomson make: rubber
tired and excellent condition Can Be seen N
II. o. BAILEY & co. io-f
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EOh NALE-IW0 story wooden house. s1shis
- AID large lot. 75xl35, on C0gle street. +,
rooms. path, combination heater. eloctrlc lrh.e
Can be used for one or two families NrstN
sold soon. GEO. II. JUNKINs, 210 Nits
street near Monument square ni
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WANTED-MALE BELP.
Forty words inserted under this head
onS week for % cents, cash IA advance
! TRAVELLING SALESMAN OF ability for
high grade line appropriate 70 nearly
every department OF trade; references bond
ana entire time required commission SIS 20
Mch'O MO ''''" ''' A. v ''N '"'''' aii .si'''
NVANTED-In wholesale house, young man.
" quick 70 learn, High School graduate ore.
fcrred. Apply tn own handwriting sfatur
50 airy expected 70 r s., this oflce. 22l
WANTED-By a FIRST class jobbinr erocery
" house OF Portland, an experienced gro
country trade OF Maine. Answer Wi h fun name
and address. BOX 1917 2@l
WANTEp-salesmen. local ana travelling;
" salary or comm IS on. exclusive terri
tory BROWN BROTHERS CO. Rochester
~ -
CPFCIALTY Statesmen WANTED 10 place
- departments OF perfum g and toilet ar iicles
IN al classes OF stores Very attractive advcr-
tising features. High cash commissions and
liberal contract 20 the right man. THE
ELHSlAN MFG. Co, Detroit Mich. pol
WANTED An act yDung man tn q ovs-
W or on " IN ~xp inc and TAR luoa-
to preferred app > immediat-ly bsts cen @
LAND STOVE FOUNDRY co. si-I
WANTED-Capab.e energetic man to ON a
posiuou 10 portland Must be welt edd
Gated aud OF good appearance. Good induce
ment TO right party. Address H-io Box 1857.
WANTED-An energetic man 10 manage AN
~ oihcc In Portland. Salary Si25 per month
and extra PROFITS. Must come well recom-
mended and have $500 cash. Address Mana
ger, J.. O. Box II5I Phllad slphla PA
sept5iaw2ws
WANTED-A salesman who is capable Of
~ earning. and willing to work TO earn
5000 TO $1,000 per annum. Address A. B., Press
Onice. Isl
WANTED-Man upright character. TO man
~ age business OF old established house.
Salary SIS per week and expenses payable
each week direct from headqua ters. Fxnense
money advanced Position permanent Refer-
ence. STANDARD HOUSE. 3Ol Caxfon Duild-
ing. chlcago. epib-l4-z2-2i-29oct1-6-s
WANTED Registered druggist with some
capital, to form combination drug store
ready. Address COMBINATION STORE
Press office. i7-i
WANTED-By first class iobbinr grocery
- mousse OF Portland, an experienced qrOc-
cry salesman acquainted with the city and
country trade Of Maine Answer with fuif name
and address. BOX 1871.
WANTED--An ablo-bodied man who un-
~ derstands farming thoroughly between
e ~ 49, "a - ".u -, dnu VINO comes well re-
BRIDGE. 50I1a Congress street 12-tt1ws
WANTED-Two FIRST class steam filters mt
once, aiso three good helpers. The
SMITH g. ABBOTT Co, ~ Union ST.
AGENTS WANTED.
stG GALNESTON; The Horrors of Stricken
CITY BY Murat Hastnad. Best book
pest autnorship, best ierms. best prices Outft
Iree Write quieK. .IiOUSER-HESS co. Dent
/, Indiana oils, Ind. 6if
A GENTS wanted to sell goods on salary or
-, commission. Enclose stamp and write for
Me. - ""'o ~ NV I,
,ADY AGENTS WANTED in everv section
- Tor an article Indispensable to vverv WON.
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ITO LET-Rent No. "a Paris St., near Cum
berand, rooms, $12.6O; No. 66 Smith. 9
6 rooms. S12.O6; No. 2i4 Danforth, flats.
rooms eacn S14.OO; No. 236 Brackett, lower
rent. rooms, $500. FREDERICK s. VAILLs
Real Estate, First National Bank Building;
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ITO LET-Nice rent of seven rooms. bath,
open plumbing. set tubs trepace. modern
in every respect. 142 SHERMAN ST. 221
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

NUh ) oALt-Un Congress sireet. mean nan.
n Eye and Ear Infrmary, brick 2siorv %
room house; bath aud steam. 300 feet Of Anal
excellent location for business or for physician
GEO. f. JUNkINS. go Middle street nssr
Monument Square. las
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

IN eY6Ty IespecL az oIIEIVNIAN d ~
no LET-Very desirable upper rent Of six
rooms at 81 Lincoln street, Wo dfords,
$14 for both. Upper rent of seven rooms 1912
Congress stree, near Union station, $l3 per
month II. l. JERRlS. 396 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

TOR SALE-Two story wooden h0use a
Franklin street opposite Lincoln psfkl
is rooms and bath for one or two families 4
bargain and good investment for some one
GEO. Il. JUNkINS. go Middle street near
Monument square. fnf
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EOR SALE-Hotel readngroom tabla s,t
= xl2 feet 81 high office chair Is cents AK
inspectors branding irons cost so. sell ''n 1na
s., good conditions ofiice book case adins'.ss9lI s9I
shelves, s1a IT. high, IT, wide new s6 Hi9e
TO let square piano one year or more reasa, .,,,o
able rate rolling top desk polished wood 7sg' sSs
year, Apply 5st Cumberland street Aetween
1 and or ana D. m, untll Sanlrdas n,.,s eSa
OF ihis week. d. Z. PERkINS '-.-'-1' ans nsn1
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CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH. CUniversalistl-
corner Congress and India SITS. Rev. John M
Atwood, pastor. Morning service at 1880. Sub
ject What is it to be a Christian?" Sunday
school at IL m. Y. P. @. U. p m. All are wei
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FEMALE HELP WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week Tor 25 cents, cash IN advance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

ITO LET Cottage house of rooms, Large
yard. Paris ST., $1,000; two lower rents OF
5ro0ms, Paris St, &10.00s upper rent, rooms
and ba h just been remodelsd, ia oxford St.
Upstairs rent OF 6rooms and bath, Spruce ST.
Detached house. 10 rooms and bath, steam
heat, 125 Emery ST.. very desirable. HEN Ky
s. TRICKEY. 121 Exchange stIest. 221
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uAoR sAIF-A fine cash business Y IVY .a ''g1 thh
n ufacturinr town. al fresh gooos n@g nsston
kind that don't 20 ont OF style, 10 oonpse sso gb
This Is a fine opportunity for one n.r. ot W. W.
men. Price twenty-five hundred oo''a'' a4
III. STAPLES Brldeton me
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MAlNSPRINGS 75r.

Warranted for year. The best quality of
American mainsprlngs. MCkENNEY The
Matchmaker. Monument Square. sepisd
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

no LET-In new four story block best block
and best location in town; one corner drug
stores one store suitable for clothlng and
gents furnishings or boots and snoesi one
Der shop. FRANK @. LEAVITT, San ord.
Maine Oil
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

TDO LET-No. 2t3 high St.. lower rent OF G
L rooms, conveniently arranged and In good
repair new furnace price reasonable. HENRY
8. TRICkEY, 121 Exchange street. 22-1
no LET-Without board a large furnished
room, near Congress Square, with western
bav window open fireplace. furnace heat and
bath room privileges. Address X. H., Box 1857
22-1
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

TOR SALE-At Deoriug Center. "a f'1u
house. if rooms II perfect repair Dos
water heat WAS built Tor home OF toe 6FaT
nearly 1000 feet land. superior F4flea. i'-i
and flowers one minute from eleclrr& fit
time offered. Price $500. ". H. NAipNQA
IS Co. $50 Middle ST. isi
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EOR SALE-F0r Investment Property GOV
paying about ie per centrcuted % set.t
tenants. The bssf bargain IN TIE ems i1i1I
Call soon II you want IT, q. r. ALEXANDER
& Co. e5lExc1ange street iH
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bakers OVEN FOR sALk--Onas5 Na5.1s 40 I'M. |.
ID Middloby bakers oven ana eoonsns oas 5e
plemenfe. one bakers wagon s a4' ,e o' ~ AZ
livery pung with bakers top w "S T,astsa
dress +. A. SMITH. WalMfllie, mq. 1r..,f
OF the estate Of '' W. he"0'1 ''s aulsE
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TO LEK
Forty words inserted under thts head
one week fOS rs cents cash Ia advance,

nor RENT OR SALE-House No. 85 State
Il ST., delightfully."- situated corner Gray ST.,
containing ten rooms, all modern improve
ments, now being put in thorough repair. Ap-
ply to Capt JAS. kEAzER, IS State ST. or 10
FREDERICK S. VAIL, Real Estate, First
National Bank Building. 22-1
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Torty words inserted under this h..
ON week Tor rs cents, cash in advsns"- me-

EOK SALE or exchange for vlnaoe nro,.-.
HON or small E farm commodous house sse'ps1iy MIX
land, near Portland, convenient to asfes
school and church. Fine spring on rqpot n
FREDERICK s. VAIL, Real fsfete pace e,se
National Bank Building. ''' rltst
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nRUG STORE For SALE-The oo,v III,
~ manufacturing village: ola esss 5 Mig Gus N
business; good stock ana well eoi1s,,'leu eooin,ss' ~.
trade Owner has another stnre IA a'u XXI ~ ior
bargain. Apply TO DRUGGIST. Nes, 'gn 81 az
ton. Me-, York county. !" ''' hux-
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-22

uHOR SALE -The only available JOY q 'Ss. KY
n on the Western Promenade, loes.eSa s.,ssa and
tween the residences Of Messers es''roat "a sotsrs
Conloy Also nrstclase furnishes 'tno}
stable and land 8t willard beath sfiH'
to TRUE BROS No, aoi fof9 snoo"
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nor RENT-Modern apartment located -
a State ST., rooms. bath. steam heet o'.a nsas
nfeplace, ete. Price to desirable tenant VgSS oalS
$500 per months also 274 St.. near roiayy
Station. modern apartment room. N"ea n.
FRkDERlCk S. VAIL. Real Fstsia N.Y.. IVY
National Bank Building. @'' aast ritst
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vNoR SALE House with II rooms an9 ayv.' s..ss
II TWO acres of land filled with lIus lss. "eftt At
Also house lots adjoining IN East ~ bees,'as ,v'easenrb
bargain bv GEO. w ADAMS, iVo nncniaman
st. Executor OF the estate OF the ia'v D's'd 'sd
Adams. ~
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SUMMER BOARD.

ROARDERs can be accommodated at High
- Road Farm through September and Oc-
tober at reduced rates. MRS ROSCOE G.
SMITH, Cornish, Maine 80
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-28
CURES BLOOD POISON
Bone Pains, Swollen Glands,
Eruptions, Eating Sores.
Trial Treatment Free,

First, second or third stages positively
cured by taking B. B 3. Botanic Blood
Balml. Blood Balm kills or destroys the
Syphilitic Poison in the Blood and expels
il from the system, making q perfect
cure Have you sore throat qsmples,
copper colored spots, cid fostering eating
sores. ulcers. sweilings. serctula. itching
SKIN, aches and pains IN bones or joints.
sore mouth. o. falling bair2 Thsa 30
tanic Blood Balm will heal every sore.
stop the aches ana make the blood Pure
and Rich ana give the rich glow Of aealta
70 the skin Over Sooa testimonials q
cires- p 3. B thoroughly tested for .
years Drag stores. 81. Trial tre2Jmea.
Of B. b. B. free hy writing BLOOD
BALM CO. : Mitchell s.. Atlanta. Ca
Describe trouble and free medical aavIce
given Don't despair u s cure. as B 3.
3. cures when az else fails l. ( Potts
Drug Co. iI7-l2z y Santa Fs Ave.
Wichita
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-28
NEW WARD SCHOOL
Building for Cleveland Ave.
to be Considered
BY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Structure Would Cost the
City Nearly $1,000.

/ At the next meeting Of the board OF
school building to take the place OF the
/ Cleveland school building which was re-
Gently destroyed by fire. will come Up.
and some definite action In all probabl-
itv will be taken. The citizens OF that
ward are anxious for new building and
at the present time the building now oc-
cupied is inadequate for the accommo-
dalton Of the pupils.
The proposed new building viii cost In
the neighborhood Of 5000 and will be OF
brick and strictly modern. The building
which burned was = frame building, be-
ing repaired for the use OF the pupils of
that ward.
The building now occupied has been
used for some time. and about the time
that the work OF the new building was
being carried on the old building was
sold and Is now being rented by the board
Of education The board can probably
use the building until the close OF the
school year If IL insists, but then some
thing would need to be done in regard 70
the new building if one Is not erected
III klG n ESrAs% N4&AAe+
It seems that a majority OF the board
OF education favor new building on the
site OF the one burned. and me idea IS 70
have Il erected as soon az possible.
The matter OF the new High school
building. which came up before the board
al a recent meeting viii be left alone
until next year some time. IN fact with
the present financial situation the board
could not vel begin the erection Of
s75,9oo High school building when the
need for a ward school Is So evident
Whatever action the board may take
in regard 70 ths ward school proposition,
the citizens n that part % the city are
DESTROYS Of having the nex brick bull1-
ing. ana The acton o. the Board on &
next meeting night will - anxss1sIy
awaited
n addition 10 ire new Cleveland build
ing and a rex High school building. an
addition 70 the Franklin school On the
West side e 70 - considered Al TIE
7resen, tire tae building does not ac-
cousmo5ate The pupils and ar extra room
Is beng used 81 sasiher building
Ths enrolment q the scaeo.s - 81
creseing ard = g continues ths board
o. sda-z-soa III r forced 70 definite
action
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-28

is blocked, Foster getting the ball and
returning three yards. Campbell gees
around left end for thirty yards. Fair
mount backs advance the ball fifteen
yards by short line bucks. Campbell and
Isley make five yards. Herrick makes
four yards on cross buck. Lewis goes
straight through the line for ten yards
and a touchdown. Lewis misses an easy
score. Paramount 1s. High school 0, with
eleven minutes to play. johnson OF High
school kicks of 10 Foster, who returns
fifteen yards. Herrick bucks tackle for
five yards, repeating the dose. Isley and
Campbell make small tumble. Means
punts thirty yards, Lewis returns five
yards. Lightner makes forty yards
around right end. Time is called and
ball is on High schools ten-yard line.
Score: Paramount IS; High school 0.
The lineup of the teams is as follows:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-28

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frass s1essesss Nsasss sazn frsa sEass-
sfge ssrsTfy AzTnz1ss. ~. 49,
.ss4ess. &f sf2lss.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-28

veterans sss rsnx - sives ens3ss -
ess3er ;his xssE g. wlA ta<s' S.aes
rasaAzy eTsa-ng over Gs129~Fs aa2sr-
~ szx sstz5l8samsea. Tss As@Fs 49, ~
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ter !. srseass1 - az = afiea1
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-28
he Inc Up Of he teams Is as follows:
Change ofF5rm.

John Seal and I.ows waisoa. e.m=r
clerks AZ weinschenk's grovery. nav,
purchased the Townsend Cash Grocery 10
IS East Doagiss. caraer q EupsTlz-
TIE heys sre 5o;h we1 known II yVsch-
lta. SEA saving cierked Tor Fltecfer ard
Weiaschs1k sor six years ard Halssa sr
three years. They have pat - q aew
stock ard are rsmode..as and 1x.as -
Ia store l. xe,a-Ae
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-28

re Asss-ab.v csa @ss9gss asz3f q
rssus1r zoaszsT zsssas so-arsew svss-
Ing a. tss F.aesaf aszz l~azaef. Kiss
Ge.1.s Esaz8 Praxr<zs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-28

CHICKEN SUFFER-
Ia L<3.as - E5c.ey .. Ia ss-s os
Washington sentinel., 1900-01-13

they support we copy the follow
inc from the GaSefts!
"Why, oh why, was not the
Colonel the Hon. Jacob Rupert,
jr., appointed on the Alcoholic
Liquor Committed What good
does it do the liquor traffic to have
such a great statesman and gifted
orator from its own ranks repre-
senting the trade in Congress # his
talents are so shameiully over
looked" etc.
Such ridiculous stuff as this,
which is neither logical nor pos
sessed OF the least truth, is eagerly
read by buy bodies. The editor
of the Gazette should understand
Mat the Hon. Jacob Rupert is a
new Democratic member Of the
House, and can consequently
hardly expect any faVors from his
opponents. His assignment to the
Immigration Committee is no un-
important one, as may found out
before adjournment.
While the Ways and Means
Committee, which will have con-
troll OF the question Of beer tax re-
duction, is minus the services Of
Col. Rupert. this is no reason why
it should not have the benefit. OF
his advice and suggestions, and We
may rest assured that it will have
both.
The editor OF the GasPtte should
also know that it is not by any
means the loud mouthed member,
who seeks the floor on every occa-
sion to attract MOTTO to h mseli,
who is most successful in influenc-
ing legislation. Speeches and ar
guments will not 60 as far in the
settlement Of the beer tax question
as plain statement Of facts, and
there is no man in Congress better
qualified by practical and business
experience to furnish these facts
than is Col. Rupert.
We have no doubt also that the
Colonel can indulge in flights Of
oratorY, if he is so inclined.
Washington sentinel., 1900-01-13
Duty Neglected

The State Department goes on
repeating for the President his pie a
in avoidance Of high duty to hu-
mauity and civilization that he will
offer mediation to stop the South
African war only 'ii requested by
both parties"
This rule would put it in the
power Of either party to a war to
prevent even a tender OF good Off
ces by a friendly nation to both.
No other war between civilized
peoples has occurred in a century
without an unsolicited attempt by
some nation or group OF nations TO
avert it. Tne United States, as
the forthcoming petition from Bel
GUM points out, IS the only nation
which by reason oil its absolute
disinteTestedness and friendly re
Iations with both belligerents can
make this proffer naturally and
hopefully.
The excuse Of Mr.. Mckinley
that he has Teirained from tender
ing our good Offices from a desire
to "remain faithful to the precept
of avoiding entangling alliances as
to affairs not Of our direct con-
cern" is too fiimsy to be consid-
cred seriously. A pEoffer OF
friendly services 20 both parties
has never even suggested an alli-
ance with either. And have we
no "drTect concern" with peace,
in liberty, in the preservation OF
republics1 Did we interfere in
Cuba because Of our disturbed
trade, or in the interest OF human
ity and freedomp
1t is never too late to stop a
wicked war. President Mckinley
is not excused by his countrymen,
if he is by his conscience, Tor maxi
ing no effort to end the needless
and criminal conflict in Africa.