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The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
GALE OFF CAPE COD.
Fleet of Tugs aud Barges Have 90
Anchor for shelter.

Chatham, Mass January ga very
heavy northeast gale is blowing off CaIe
Cod tonight with indications that 1t will
reach velocity of nifty miles an hour by
midnight A high sea is running In the
sound and large feet of tugs and barges
for Boston have been obligei to anchor
for shelter northwest OF handkerchief
shoai, where they will have wild night
of IL. They are getting some lee at
present, but II the wind shifts to north
west, as there seems to be prospect OF
it's doing, It win be fortunate IL some Of
them are not driven ashore.
Tug Lykens. Captain Taylor. with two
barges, which has been outsids- all day,
put back tonight and scuded by Pollock
Hip for an ANCHORAGE with the ssas wash
ing entirely over the barges.
The Pollock Rio lightship is Juggling
at its moorings and 1t would not be sur
priaing IL the vessel broke away.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
BLACK CATS WHITE FOOT.
His Wife said n BODIED III. but He
Was Disposed TO scoff.

~ have never been superstitious," said
Jones as he smiled to himself. CAS- n
matter of fact have poked a good deal
of fun at those who were candid enough
to admit that they had their pet supersti
tons. But | shall do so no more, for
am not sure that there isn't something in
1t after ALL
Now, when it comes to superstition,
my wife is about as bad as they make
them. Every little incident that happens
during the day is fraught with dire sig
nitcanee. My folks, who live In town
not far from here, had invited us to
spend couple of weeks with them, and
! had been looking forward to the event
with good deal OF anticipation. feel
ing that Mrs. Jones shared with me-
Just as we were about to leave the house
for the railway station she CHANGED to
look out of window, gave a scream and
fell back on sofa with a face as white
as n sheet.
"'What is the matter? l cried in
alarm.
oh. john she sobbed, 1 saw a black
cat with one white foot go across the
road. That means bad luck. We shall
have to give up the trip to your folks
Nonsense said l.
i shall not move foot. said she in 4
voice that told me there would be no use
trying to argue with her The train is
sure TO be wrecked or some other dread
full thing happen
Il knew that that settled it, and IL
had CHANGED to meet the black cat with
the white foot that day l would have paid
any respects TO him, superstition or no gu
perstition.
"Well, the next day distant cousin Of
mine, TO say nothing Of his wife and sew
en- children. descended upon us without
warning and announced that they Were
going TO pay us q real nice, long visit.
II have come around TO my wife's way
of thinking. There is something in this
black cat with a white foot business after
all. But where she made mistake was
in thinking that she could ward il off by
remaining at home."-Detroit Free Press.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
TOM HOOD AS A JOKER.
Once He Got His wife Into q Comical
Controversy.

1t is one of the ironies of fate that
wit or humorist is sometimes married to a
prosaic, jest proof woman or an isiagina-
tive, humor loving woman to a literal
minded, matter of fact man. Ii has been
suspected that Laurence Sterne, the crea-
tor of my Uncle Toby" and Shandy and
Corporal Tim had such a wife as the for
mer, by whom his sly, rich bits % Rabe-
laisian humor-his medieval double en-
tendres, his quolibets and quid pro qucs
modelled on Scarron and exploding like
pyrotechnics-were not only unappreciat-
ed, but almost unnoticed. How fortunate
1t was for that prince of testers, Thomas
Hood, that, with his fondness for both
verbal and practical jests, he was married
TO a woman of the sweetest temper, who,
though often cheated by them, could join
in the laugh which they provoked, even
when at her own expense.
On one occasion when living by the sea-
coast Hood gave his wife some useful
hints ON buying fish. above all things.
Jane" said he, "as they will endeavor to
impose on your inexpcrience. let nothing
induce you to buy plaice that has any
appearance Of red or orange spots, as
they are sure signs of an advanced stage
of decomposition" Armed with this in
formation and rather anxious to show OFF
her knowledge. Mrs. Hood was prepared
to do battle with the cunning fsherwo-
men, one OF whom soon afterward called.
As ii happened the woman had nothing
but place, which had the ominous spots,
and Mrs. Hood. shaking her head, limited
her fears that the fish were not fresh. In
vain did the fisherwoman insist that they
were only just out of the water. Mrs.
Hood, in the innocence of her heart and
the pride OF conscious knowledge, was
ready.
my good woman, ii may be as you say.
but should never think of buying any
plaice with those unpleasant red spots"
Lord bless yer eyes, NUM-" replied the
astonished -fisherwoman with a shout,
"who ever seed plaice without spotsf
A suppressed giggle on the staircase be-
hind her revealed the joke, and, turning
her head hastily, Mrs. Hood caught sight
of her husband hurriedly disappearing IN
an ecstasy of laughter, leaving her to APP
pease the angry sea nymph as best she
could.--Chicago Chronicle.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
s.rensly RemInaed Or Homo.

We have a young San franciscan sin
our midst" and she is as homesick as
homesiek can be for that city OF uneonnt-
able hills and innnmerable heliotrope
hedges. Nothing here pleases her. We
went to the matinee the other day, and
midway of the performance | heard from
her gasp of delight. She grasped her
right arm with her left hand and rubbed
the skin vigorously for moment or two.
Then the hopeless, homesick look settled
on her face again, and she sighed.
Il thought for moment ! was out
home again." she said wistfully
What made you think sop | asked.
oh" said she, sit was only for a mo-
ment. 1t wasn't really true. but just for
a minute was sure ! felt a flea."-
Washington Post.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26

Fort Payne, Ala.

TOfI FdyHS, Hfa.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
Ohio
Genffemen-"I have taken Perana
now for two weeks and find am very
much relieved. ! feel that my cure
viii be permanent. IhaYe also taken
IL for Ia grippe and take pleasure In
recommending Pernna as an excellent
remedy to all fellow sufferers. -
M. w. Howard, Member OF Congress.
La Grippe Leaves the system in
DeplorabIe Condition.
d.. Wallace, a charter member of the
International BARRIERS Union, writes
from IS Western avenue, Minneapolis,
Mimi:
Following a severe attack of la
grippe / seemed to be affected badly all
over. 1 suffered with severe back
ache, indigestion, and numerous ills, so
could neither eat nor sleep, and
/ thought i would give up my work,
which / could not afford to do.
zone of my customers who was
greatly helped by Peruna advised me to
try it, and l procured bottle the same
day. l used it faithfully and felt a
marked improvement. During the next
two months took five bottles, and then
felt splendid. Now my head is clear, my
nerves are steady, enjoy food, and rest
we'll. Peruna has been worth dollar a
dose TO med. L. Wallace.
Grip Causes Deafness.
Mrs. NJ. A. Sharick, chaplain G. A. r.
woman's Relief Corps, writes from FIRE.
mont, Wash:
"When la grippe was the prevailing
| illness in this Western country | was
not one of the few who escaped its ter
rible results, but after being laid up the
whole winter 1 partially lost my hear
ing, and had very bad case Of catarrh
of the head and throat.
al thought time would restore my
usual good health, but found / was
wrong. / read some testimonials of Pc
| runa, tried it and was well repaid, for
not only is my hearing restored, but
there is no trace of catarrh. l cannot
speak too we'll of Peruna."-Mrs. NJ. a.
] Sharick.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
TRAIN DERAII.Ep BY BoERs.

Prstorls, Thursday, January 24.-Yes-
beriay train with Lord Kitchener and a
body of troops. proceeded toward Middle
burg, armored pilot engine preceding 1t
was dsraiied by dynamite near Baimorai
The Beers who were In force, opened
fra and the British replied heavily. Ui-
tlnatelv the Beers vera driven of. The
British sustained no casualties.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
He Was Excnaeh

"You are wretehedly careless man,
sir" exclaimed the pedestrian whose hat
had been knocked off by the man with the
folded umbrella on his shoulder.
"And you kick about a trifle like thatn'
gasped the offender as he halted why,
my dear man. I've got nine lawsuits on
hand for putting out peoples eyes or jab-
bling holes in their anatomy. and ii seems
absurd to raise row over simply knock
Ing on hat,"-W Washington Pest.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?

This question arises in he family every
day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-o,
a delicious and healthful dessert Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingl no
bakingl simply add boiling water aud
set to cool. Flayors:-L Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age az your grocers today,l0 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
LANCASTER ORDERED
GUAYRA.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Under special
orders from the Navy Department the
cruiser Lancaster left st. Vincent, West
Indies, yesterday for La Guayra. The
gunboat Scorpion arrived at Curacao
yesterday from La Guayra.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
STILL VOTING IN LAWRENCE.

Lawrence, January 2B.--At two O'Clock
this mornin the common council OF this
city was still baIlosing for president.
Up to this ho1r 700 ballots were taken
during the night, making $50 since the
deadlock bsgAn.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
NORTON, HALL & WEBSTER,
Fire and Marine Insurance,
IT EXCHANGE ST.. PORTLAND, ME.
COMPANIES REPREsENTED:

4 MerchaniIe uns Co. philadelphia Underwriters
Germania ms Co.,
Thurnga ins Co. Holyoke
VIA Ere Providence
POrtiund Und
Fidelity Deposit OF Md.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
La Grippe Cured in Its First Stage.


Lieutenant Clarice Hunt, of the Salt
Lake City Barracks of the Salvation
Army, writes from Ogden, Utah:
81 am very pleased with the expert
ence 1 had with Peruna. Two months
ago / was suffering with so severe a
cold that 1 could hardly speak. My
whole body was affected with what
seemed like catarrh of the whole system.
"Our captain advised me to try Peruna,
and procured bottle for me, and truly
it worked wonders. Within two weeks
| was entirely well, and had not used
quite two bottles. would not be with
out Peruna in case of emergency, and
consider it splendid, reliable remedy"
Lieut.. Clarice Hunt.
Congressman whites Letter.
Tarboro, NJ C.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
Ohio:
Genhemen-"I am more than salts
fled with Peruna and find II TO be an
excellent remedy for the grip and ca
farrh. Thave used ii in my family and
they all join me In recommending Ii as
an excellent remedy. "-GeO. II. White,
Member of Congress.
Remained in Feeble Health After Cured
of La Grippe.
Mrs. T. w. Collins, Treasurer INDIE
pendent Order of Good Templars, Of
Everett, Wash, writes:
"After having severe attack of la
grippe / continued in feeble condition
even after the doctor called me cured.
My blood seemed poisoned.
1T also suffered with dyspepsia, and
had either TO starve or suffer from what
l was eating. A neighbor who was using
Peruna praised it so highly that she in
duced me to try it, and l soon found this
was what l really needed.
al could soon eat my regular meals
with relish, my system was built up, my
health returned, and / have remained
in excellent strength and vigor now for
over year." Mrs. T. w. Collins.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., of
| Columbus, o., for free book on catarrh.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26
The Cultured and the lgnor-
ant, the Aristocrat and the
Pauper,
The Masses and the Glasses,
are Alike Subject to La
Grippe.
None are Exempt-AII are
Liable

Have you the grip? Or, rather, has
the grip got you? Gripi well named.
The original French term, la grippe,
has been shortened by the busy Ameri-
can to read "grip." Without intending
to do so a new word has been coined
that exactly describes the case. AS if
some hideous giant with awful GRIP had
clutched us in its fatal clasp. Men,
women, children. whole towns and
cities are caught in the baneful grip of
terrible monster.
Peruna for Grip.
Mrs. DIR. C. ID. Powell, President of
Epworth League, also President of
Loyal Temperance Legion, writes from
Chehalis, Wash:
~ have used several remedies in cases
OF severe colds and la grippe, but none
consider OF more value than Peruna. /
have found it to give satisfaction in
cases of Indigestion, complications of
liver and kidney troubles, and 1t is one
OF the finest tonics 1 know of for worn
out system. ! am glad to recommend
Peruna to my friends as reliable, safe,
and successful specific. Mrs. DIR. c. d.
Powell.
Effects Of La Grippe.
Miss Emma Jouris, President Golden
Rod Sewing Circle, writes from 40 Bur
ling street, Chicago, ILL.,, as follows:
"This spring sufferCd severely from
the after-effects OF 70 grippe. AS the
doctors did not seem to holp me bought
a bottle OF Peruna. / had certainly no
idea that any medicine could help any
one as that did. Day by day i felt bet
ter, and in little over two weeks / was
as strong and well as ever. We keep it
in the home constantly, and if any of
the family feels badly few doses
strengthens them.''-Miss Emma Jouris.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-26

For a Cold is IIie Head
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01

We have always contended for the
rights Of the Afro-American race at
the balloting booth, believing that
the race could not possibly reach a
higher stage than the exercise Of this
constitutional guarantee, which in
itself is the goal to which free men
must aspire. But we are compelled
to say that the race must have SOL
id commercial foundation upon
which to build A race, like an indi-
vidual, cannot successfully reach the
highest attainments unless it has a
solid material foundation. The ex-
ercise of the much-cOveted franchise
by the race must be backed by com
mercial career, which shall at once
stamp the race as believing in the
real, rather than in the superficial, in
the fact that money makes the mare
60" and that no people can be denied
the right of franchise when that peo-
pie is engaged in those pursuits in a
larger measure, which 60 to make a
people affiuent.
The opportunity offered to the
AfrO-American in the commercial
world today is Of such nature as to
attract the attention of the bulk of
the race. We should take advantage
of it and engage in legitimate bust
ness.
The young women and men who
are coming out of the institutions for
the education Of the Afro-American
must be taught that business is the
foundation for any people and that
they must begin to lay this founda-
ton. Let them buy six apples for
cents and sell them for 10 cents:
let them put pack on their back and
tramp from town to town and sell
articles of merchandise; let them
make these small ventures the basis
for larger ventures.
When we learn the lesson that the
consumer cares not who or what the
color Of the producer is, then the
question in greater measure will be
nearer its solution.
In putting forth this idea Of com
nerce to our people, we do not for d
moment think of abandoning ouI
rights to vote and to enjoy such other
privileges as inhere in citizenship:
we are only setting forth the way by
which we can more readily and large
ly enjoy those rights. The almighty
dollar is the standard Of American
civilization, and the Afro-Americar
must measure himself up to thai
standard.-Age On. W
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01
Admiral Browns Dog story.

Admiral George Brown is respon-
sible for the following dog story
which he related today: One of the
IadmiraPs friends, who lives near IL
linois and Thfrtieth streets, is the
owner of black and white setter,
named Major Mckinley, which the
admiral has occasionally borrowed
when going on hunting excursions.
The dog was well fed at the Wood
ruff place home Of Mr.. Brown, and
recently has left his own home two
or three times to visit the admiral
This morning the dog, according to
the admiral and street car employees,
climbed on a south-bound Illinois
street car at Thirtieth street, and
down town transferred to an East
Tenth street car, which took him to
the admiraFs home. Ordinarily, it
is explained, conductors would not
allow dog to ride as a passenger,
but Major Mckinley had made the
trip several times, either in company
with his owner or Mr.. Brown, and
was known to the conductors.-In-
dianapolis News.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01

According to a decision Of the New
York supreme court, if you are in a
game Of poker and lend money to
another player with which to pay a
gambling debt, you cannot collect
the amount at law. It remains for
Hoyle to accept the ruling.-Cheney
Sentinel.
Hoyle would never have made
such decision as that. By the way.
you are all right as paragrapher,
because you always hit the nail on
the head.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01

ored person happens to be somebody
and comes properly accredited
But how insignificant is the number
Of this class compared with the thou
sands whom one must meet at every
turn, and with whom the black face
presents a target for insults Of the
IcOarsest kind. We have had the ex-
Iperience Of being assailed on the
streets during a recent visit-with
Kruger, Joubert, and other epithets
intended to insult-and this, too, fire.
quently at the hands Of people whose
appearance at least would indicate re-
spectability.
We know colored men of culture
and standing in London, some are
law and medical students, and others
whose interests demand their pres
ence in that city, and whose daily ex-
.periences are such as have been re-
lated.
These extracts from a recent letter
by Mr.. Peregrino, late of New York,
should serve to emphasize the fact
that this country is the proper place
for men of color to make and win
their fight for recognition. The
sooner the idea Of seeking another
and better field is dropped the more
rapid will our endeavors be crowned
with success.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01

There would appear to be the i'm
preston among the colored people, at
least in America, that London is a
sort of black mans paradise; that
there he enjoys immunity from in
suits, and is the acknowledged equal
Of anybody. The experience Of any
colOred person who has resided in
London, unless he succeeded in box
ing himself away from public gaze
is a direct refutation Of this. True.
it may be argued that the better
classes will treat a colored person
with respect, especially when the col
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01

A Massachusetts couple in order to
have historic wedding married
January, 1900, believing that the
century begun at that time, but af-
forwards being convinced that the
century did not begin until January
1901 they concluded to keep their
marriage secret until that time,
which they successfully did, and
were publicly married January, 1901
the beginning Of the new century.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01

The famous Ninth United State;
cavalry continues to add laurels tc
its already brilliant record. Recent
advices from Southern Luzon say
that a lieutenant and fifty men Of the
Ninth cavalry attacked large body
Of insurgents near Gunobatan, in the
province of Albay last Wednesday
After the battle forty-fve dead insur-
gents were counted, together with
many wounded. The only American
casualty was the wounding Of a ser
geant.
Eugene Burkin, colored boy OF
10 years, who lives over on Chicago's
great west side, is the inventor of a
lrapid-fre gun, which he claims is the
most effective weapon Of its kind in
the world, and is destined to throw
the invention of Maxim and Norden-
felt, now in general use in the arma-
ments of the world, into the scrap
heap. Several experts who have seen
the model Of Burkin's gun pronounce
it marvel Of ingenuity, and ter
rible weapon The boy is said to
have refused an offer of $4,000 for
his invention through motives Of
patriotism, he being DESTROYS that the
United States government should
have the first opportunity to test and
purchase the weapon.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01
POLITICAL P0T-PIE !:


The new legislative apportion-
ment law gives King county twenty
five members of the next legislature
out of a total Of 1876. Pierce county
has fifteen members, which is two OF
three more than she is entitled to
under the strict reading of the state
constitution. There is no good rea-
son for this discrimination, for the
constitution plainly declares that the
state shall be apportioned on the
basis Of population. Senator Will
shire is blamed by those who have
watched proceedings at Olympia for
the gratuity of two or three extra
Legislators to Pierce county. He had
the committee with him, and allowed
Senator Ed Hamilton of Tacoma to
defeat the purpose of the committee
bill by reason Of his inability to cope
with the Pierce county senator in a
contest for points. With the com
mittee behind him and the constitu-
ton Of the state to back him up, Sen
ator Wiltshire made an ignominious
surrender, for which he is quite like
ly to receive just punishment at the
hands of the people of his district
when he faces them at the next pri-
maries, as it is his announced pur-
pose to do.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01

Another questionable feature Of
the reapportionment bill was the
giving of a state senator to Cowlitz
county, which was clearly case Of
trying to present vote to Levi An
keny from that district. DR.. Sims,
who was one of Ankeny's hirelings
two years ago, is slated for the sena-
torial nomination from that district.
He lives in Kelso, in Cowlitz, and
owns a farm near that place. After
voting for Ankeny as a member Of
the house two years ago, he returned
home, it is said, and paid off a big
mortgage on his farm, and later sent
his daughter on a trip to the Paris
exposition. He has been known as a
poor man for years past, and yet he
was able to do all this as a result of
sixty days service as member Of the
legislature at five dollars per day!
Cowlitz county has scarcely half as
many people as some other senatorial
districts.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01

The public has received several
times that the business in the land
commissioners office had been con-
Quoted more in the interest Of its
chief than for the people whom he
was supposed to represent. When it
is remembered that he meandered up
and down the confines of the state
making alleged speeches in which
his opponents were denominated
''thieves" and "skunks" is it any
wonder that the promised revelations
threatened to land him where he has
repeatedly said every Republican
should go? If the complaint of the
State vs.. Eugene E. Wager and
Bridges is true, it only emphasizes
the fact that the funny business al
years in King county, also extends
legged to have existed in GKing
legged to have existed for several
county also extends wherever Mr..
Bridges authority existed. While
investigating his other peculiar acts
it would be well to look into the
White river farm proposition. When
that was done, it might be well to
know why school lands within the
city limits were leased to prominent
single takers at the nominal sum of
81 per acre. 1t is a pretty safe prop
osition to assume that men who are
ready to demonstrate every man
whom he does not particularly like a
thief that he will bear watching.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-03-01

It is very evident that the Ankeny
push has taken some one into their
confidence who is better posted on
throwing dirt into the eyes of their
foes. Every few weeks ne wrumor
is put in circulation about the diff.