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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-07
[Zion's Advocated
The So-Called Degeneracy of
Maine.

A few weeks ago there appeared in the
Portland Press, a communication by Hon. G.
W. Goddard, in which statistics were mar
shaled to show that there had been an "enor-
NOUS multiplication of crime in Maine during
the past thirty years. This communication
was widely copied. In all parts of the coun-
try prominent journals, in which an opportu-
nifty for an assault, direct or indirect, upon the
Maine Law" is never allowed to pass unim-
proved, called attention to the statistics which
this communication contained, and made
them the basis of numberless editorials en-
"The Degeneracy of Maine," Morals in
Maine,' etc., etc. These statistics. it was said,
show startling decay of mental and moral
strength" and constitute revelation of the
criminal records of the State which, in all
seriousness, cannot be contemplated without
a feeling of wonder and pain.''
The statistics presented in this communica-
tion were the result of a comparison of the
State Prison Report for the year 1851 with
that of the year 1880. The figures were as fol-
lows:
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Percentage
Total of State-Prison
-A-.sa4r

We have, here, certainly. startling increase
of crime. While the population of the State
in the period under examination has increased
only IA per cent, the increase of high crimes is
$40 per cent, or of all crimes punshablein the
is not so bad as it has been made u appear.
For example, it is true that in 1880 there were
q m urderers in the State Prison; but capital
punishment was abolished in 1876, and in this
number are included all the murderers con-
in accordance with the discretion given them
by the statute, shave gradually enlarged their
terms of sentence, by which the number of
convicts have been increased, without an in
crease of crime" The true method of inquiry
here, therefore. is not comparison of the
number of convicts at given periods, but of the
number of convictions. Below we give the
criminal convictions since 1852 in Cumberland
County, of which Portland is the county seat
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According to the census Of 1880, Minnesota
has population Of 7S0,S07. There was, then,
one conviction in the State last year to every
2,12i of the population. In Maine there was
one conviction to every 3,212 of the popula-
ton!
This greater increase OF crime is true of 9TH
er States. Ex-Gov. Dingley has prepared a
table giving the number of convicts in the
are as follows:
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Proposals for Cut Granite for Stairways.

OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR STATE, WAR, AND NAVY
DEPARTMENTS,
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1, 1881
GEALED PROPOSALS for furnishing and deliv-
y ering all the cut granite required for two wind
ing stairways in the north wing of the Building for
State War; and Navy Departments, in this city, will
1881, and opened Immediately thereafter in pres
ence of bidders
Specifications, general instructions for bidders,
blank forms Of PROPOSAL and information as as to
where copies of the drawings may be seen, will be
furnished to proprietors of established granite
works upon their application to this office.
THOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
ap1eod2w Lt.-Col., Corps of Engineers.
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THE Illinois people seem to be about as
willing to take Government offices as those
from Ohio. The Governor and Lieutenant.
Governor account for their presence at
Washington, the former by saying that it is
the duty of Governor to go where his peo-
pie are, and the latter by saying that he had
found more Illinois men at Washington
than he could find at the Illinois capital.
THE Democratic bosses" of MARYLAND
are said to be awaiting with fear aud
trembli 6 the explosion of the bombshell
which Governor Hamilton will soon hurl
into their ranks in the shape of an exposure
of their extravagances with State funds In
a recent publication the Governor said:
"There is not a more idle, empty, vapid
boast than that this band of managers is
either important to the party or that it has
the power to rule it. The whole organiza-
ton is corrupt and weak, and it is only
necessary that their own blown-up bubble
be punctured to disclose how empty it was
of any real or substantial thing.'
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We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publica
tion but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
munications that are not used.
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FOR
DIAMONDS.
:" WATCHES
:" .JEWELRY
FOR
SILVER WARE
FOR
:" CLOCKS
SPEC'TACLES
F0T OPERA GLASSES
And Bargains, call on
A7VOOD5 WENTWORTH
500 Congress st.
apr2 eodh
W0MAN'S TRIUMPH.
Ascvcre Surgical Operation. Hits Endured
without taking Ether. Subject, Mrs.
Edward Myers, of Rondout, NY.
TRIUMPH.
A Severe Surgical Operation. Hits Endured
without tnking Ether. Subject, Mrs.
Edward Myers, of Rondout, NY.
From the Correspondence of the Kingston.
N. Y. EreennnA

Nrom the Correspondence OF the kingston.
N. Y, Freemdn)
The case of Mrs. Edward Myers, of Rondout, New
York. furnishes an aptilustration of woman's power
of endurance. This lady had been treated for
months in the usual way for Erysipeas of the hand,
without benefit. Not until her hand had become
mass of purified flesh, did she turn to DR.. Kenne
dy proprietor of the "Favorite Remedy" for help.
He at once informed her that it impossible
to save the hand-it must be amputated. She re-
ceived this terrible intelligence quietly, declined to
take ether stipulating merely to hold her husbands
hand during the operation, and underwent the pain
full process without moving muscle or uttering a
groan. Dr. Kennedy then gave "Fayorite Remedy
freely to cleanse the blood and prevent the return
of the disease, and Mrs. Myers now lives and re-
joices in her great deliverance.
"Favorite Remedy" is fast becoming a trusted
household friend in all cases of Female Weakness
and diseases of the blood. One dollar bottle.
Your druggist has it, ap7ThS&T&w1m14
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-07

GENERAL GRANT told st. Louis report
er the other day that he did not want to
talk politics. II am out of that now," said
the General as lie wound up the conversa-
ton. The reporter was seeking his opinion
of the Garfield administration.
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THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL Z.

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley Pulen,
Editor, Ali railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our journal.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

DROPOSALS will be received by the undersigned,
i until SATURDAY, April 9th, for furnishing
the Public Schools of the City of Portland, for the
March 31st, 1882, with Books, Stationery, and
other supplies of the kind usually furnished by the
City for school use, including Writing, Drawing and
Lead Pencils, Crayons Erasers, Ink &c. All pro-
posals will be contingent upon such appropriation
as the City Council ay make for the above supplies
and the right is reserved to reject all such proposals
as may be deemed contrary to the interests of the
city. f. E. PRAY,
ap2d1w Supt Of School Buildings.
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NASHUA Telegraph: The Boston Post
says that "no one complains that Bill
Chandler is not smart; the complaint is that
he is too smart" Only Democrats make
that compaint, and they have reason to
make it.
THERE have been only two Cabinet Off
GERS younger then Robert Lincoln, Alexan-
der Hamilton, who was only SO when ap-
pointed by Washington Secretary of the
Treasury, and Henry Knox, the first Secre-
tary OF War, under the Constitution, who
was 81.
TAUNTON Gazette: Some Republican
leaders think the present Senate debate
useful because it affords political capital
against the Democrats. Well, how much
do they want? Cumulative testimony can
be piled Ossa on Pelon and matters will
stand about as they do.
IT is reported that the Czar the other
night, on returning, discovered under his
pillow communication bearing the official
stamp of the Nihilists, warning him that if
representative government and liberal
constitution was not granted to Russia
within six weeks of his accession, he would,
by resolution of the Exective Committee,
suffer the same penalty as the deceased
monarch
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-07

THE consumption of opium has increased
70 per cent. in this country in the last ten
years.
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PROPOSALS.
Notice to Contractors.

OFFICE OF THE TRUSTEES, \
MAINE INSANE HOSPITAL
Augusta, Me-, March Oath, 1881
Sealed proposals will be received at this office un-
til Tuesday, April 18th, 1881, at IL O'Clock A. NJ
for furnishing all the materials and doing all the
labor required in erecting new pavilion on the
grounds of this institution for parts thereof as
per plans and specifications of F. II. Fassett, Archi
tect, which may be at the Office of the Treas.
urer of the Hospital Proposals should be addressed
To the Trustees of Maine Insane Hospital Augusta,
Me-. and endorsed proposals for Pavilion.' The
board the right to reject any all propos-
ais received.
SiLVEsTER 81 ~ oAKEs, Building
j. S. CUSHING. ooni"i'eee'
mar2S d12t
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DIR. II. Il. WILDE,
The Natural Magnetic Physician,
Has returned from New York and is at home
aga in at the
UNITED STATES IgnTEI

He has met with unparalleled success in the
treatment of Chronic and Nervous diseases of every
description. tenths of all the invalids of the
country may be either helped cured, if treated in
harmony with the laws of nature. The DR.. never
treats disease by name, if calling disease by
name and throwing an enchanted drug at it would
charm it away but he treats with reference to the
peculiar organization and pathological condition of
his patient, thus he never makes mistake,
nor jeopardizes the lives of his patients by expert
ments. His uniform for the last years
in Portland has demonstrated that this is the cor
rect method of treatment. If you physically or
mentally sick, go and see the Doctor, and you Will
never regret it Consultation Free.
Get well and you will be happy.
marc d3m
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9. I'D. il. FISK e. Co.
The Clothier9.
COMPREHENSIVE.
CO-partnersLip Notice.

TTIHE undersigned have this day formed co part
Il nership for the purpose of carrying on the
COAL and WOOD business, at 162 Commercial St.,
under the firm name of Warren & Ring.
d. S. WARREN,
E. L. RING.
April 4, 1881. ap5tf
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Assessors Notice.

FI'HE Assessors of the City of Portland hereby
in said city that they will be in session every
secular day from the first to the fifteenth of
April next, inclusive at their room in City Hall,
from ten to twelve O'Clock in the forenoon, and
from three to five o'clock in the afternoon, for
the purpose of receiving lists of the polls and
estates taxable in said city.
AND all such persons are hereby notified TO
make and bring 10 said Assessors true and per-
feet lists of all their polls and Estates real and
personal, or held by them as guardian, executor,
administrator, trustee, otherwise, on the first
day of April, 1881, and be prepared to make oath
to the truth of the same.
And when estates of persons deceased have
been divided during the past year, or have changed
or other person interested, is hereby warned to
give notice of such change, and in default of
such notice viii be held under the law to pay
the tax assessed. although such estate has been
wholly distributed and paid over.
And any person who neglects to comply with this
notice will be doomed to tax according to the
laws of the State, and be barred of the right to
make application to the County Commissioners
for any abatement of his taxes. unless he shows
that he unable to offer such lists within the
time hereby appointed.
put to the dsagreeabe necessity of making
doom will the possession OF Government bonds
or deposits in the Savings Banks be allowed as a
plea in mitigation of such doom.
STEPHEN MARSH,
LOT c. NELSON, Assessors.
CYRUS X. LADD, J
Blank schedules will be furnished at the room
of the Assessors.
Portland, March 31st, 1881. april I'd
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City of Portland,
CITY CLERKS OFFICE, |

CITY CLERKS OFFICE, l
April 1, 1881.
CEALED proposals will be received at this Office
- until Saturday, the 9th inst, at IL o'clock
noon, for supplying the different departments of
the city with such blank /, books and stationery as
Samples may be seen at the City Clerks Office
The right to reject any all bids is reserved by
the city. H. /. ROBINSON,
ap5 dtd City Clerk.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11
THE SCHOOL ELECTION.

EDS. RECORD. UNION: I desire 20 ask some
questions of this people. Why is it that cer-
tain men are go anxious to serve. and SO per-
sistently seek positions on the City Board of
Education Is it because there is no salary
paid Directors, ard bscause the desire is to
form rings ard crib from tie public treasury?
Or is it because the Directorshipis convent
ent steppiug-stone for higher places scith pa7,
as, for instance, o SuperyisorshiD, or . seas
in s!ls Assembly
Will the Republican Committee be party
to the farce of nominating rnen VINO are not
parents. Who have not had sufficient expert.
sn5s In raising families 80 qualify them to en-
ter into sympathy with children, to measure
their wants, ard know their need5!
Is It desirable to put men on the Board who
are ohild!ess; who are chronic political aspir
ants, and who seek the position solely &c
place others under obligations to them, to be
used to aid them in future political aspirs-
tions? -.
Is It not true that the Office of School Di-
rector should seek tie man, and not TIE man
the office?
Should rot satisfied political ambition, edu-
cation, calsure and native ability, coupled
with personal knowledge OF children, honesty
of purpose, and absenca of ulterior aims, be
the chief qualifications in candidates for our
Schoo. Board?
Must we continue to have the school de-
partnsnt administered from tho standpoint
of dense ignorance? For is it nos true that
some Of the men now on the Board are de-
void Of scholarship, of elemental education,
and are possessed more largely by ignorance
than by learning or capacity fer educational
attachments?
Is it not true that the duties of these un-
saisried Directors, if faithfully executed. are
more onerous than those of our salaried Mayor
and Trustees? And is it not true that in the
face of this fact Directorships are sought for
eagerly, and traded for and parceled out
Why is this? Can candidates for the Assem-
bly,, for Supervisorships, political prsferment.
ambitious would-be six-by-nine statesmen,
possibly see in the School Board opportunities
to advance their own ends?
Is it true that our city is so barren of ma
terial, that we cannot find men for the Board
WHO nave soma knowledge of, and make a
study Of, educational progress. and who
realize that the school department is the most
vital Of all the branches Of the city govern
ment?
Won't somebody answer these questions,
and assure me that I am wrong, and that
years of observation of "how the tEing
works has been all an illusion?
THE FATHER OF a FAMILY, AND EoT 4
CANDIDATE.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11
TO MY GID PATRONS.
STILL OFFER MY VALUABLE SERVICES IF

Z STILL OFFER MY VALUABLE SERVICES II
you unfortunate to require them
With mind Instrred and enriched by studies OF an
advanced order safely say that there is hardly
disease in the catalogue OF human ills that can
not treat to successful issue.
LADlES-I am always ready to assist You. NJ
past knowledge has been increased by extensive
experience. l am now able to treat you with the
certainty Of success. 40 case peculiar TO your
delic4te organism is beyond my cure epntrol.
Ny Female Monthly Medicines are superior to
any offered heretofore, and will be warranted to
have the desired effect in all cases
Those q the public who need my service can
depand upon gentlenlsnly, honorable ard scientific
treatment at reasonable rates.
/ address particularly those who have been In
jured by youthful indiscretions and these who
have contracted local diseases.
Pers ms afflicted can, II they prefer, consult me
by letter, detailing the symptoms of the disease or
trouble aud receive medicines hy express with full
instructions. All letters must be directed: ]. Fl.
JO5sELYN, N. D., 226 Sutter street, San francis.
CO, Cal.
Cure warranted In all cases, or no pay required.
Consultations, personally or by letter, gratis Send
for book. Comfortable apartments for patients st
my Infrmary (whcn dcsiredl with experienced
nurses.
Consultation Parlors, 226 Sutter street. adjoining
the Young Mems Christian Association Building.
Office hours-From 0 A. NJ. to P. NJ
My Diploma hangs In my Gfiice.
Purchase my Essay on Physiology and Marriage
For sale by all newsdealers.
j. n. J0ssELYy, NJ.
s27.3p1m&swImWS
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11

REAL ESTATE SALE.-D. J. Simmons &
Co. will sell on the 18th instant, at 1880
a. NJ, on The premises, by order of Court,
lot ?, aud tie north half of east quarter Of
lot l, between NJ aud N, Fifth and Sixth
streets. Also. at IL a. NJ. OF same day, the
north half cf lot 8, between K and &, Eighth
and Ninth streets, in this city. On the first
day of December, Francis J. Rhoads viii
sell lot of the Sheldon grant, st auction, to
the highest bidder for cash. Tae property
will be sold ia two parts, each containing 4OO
acres.
WILL SEND DFLEGATEs.-Hon. A. B. Dlb-
bic, of Grass Valley, and Superintendent
J. O'Brien, of the Excelsior mine at Smarts-
vile, who were in the city yesterday, were
interviewed as to the acceptance which the
report of the San Franeieco Committee would
probably receive from the miners. They
stated in reply that the committees investl-
CATION was made at the requss OF farmers, but
that the miners would accept the proposed
conference, and send delegates to San Fran
cisco at the time named, the 18th inst.
INSTALLATION OF OFFIcERs.-T District
Deputy Grand Arch with the Grand officers
installed last evening the following officers
of Walhslla Grove, U. O. a. D.. for the
ensuing term: n. A, James McCaw V. A.,
A. Mszzini Treasurer, A. Trope Secretary.
J. P. Schleuniger Conductor. A. Cavagnara;
I. G., Myer Stein. After the installation
ths members of both Groves partici-
pated, and had a fraternal and pleasant time.
which was finished with AUD Lang Syne'
by W. Avery.
AUCTION SALEs-Bell & Co. will sell to-
morrow at salesrcom, No sos j street, com.
menciag at P. ~, an extensive amount of
furniture, consisting OF parlor and bedroom
sets, lace curtains, Brussels and ingram car
pets, stoves, etc.; also, cigars and an outfit
of a Pea nut stand They will also sell at IL
A. NJ tomorrow, at the same place, several
ine horses and ponies, carriages, bugsies.
harness. etc.
THE RECORD. bill of ]. Fl. Sullivan
for about s14 per day as mining expert was
finally allowed yesterday By the Board of
Supervisors, by the following vote: Ayes
Wilson, Drernan, Bailey, Beckiey and Butler.
Noes-Blair and Christy.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11
FOR DIRECTOR.


EDs. RECORD. UNION: Permit 3 number Of
citizens who talked The matter over to-day
(Thursday) to name in your columns Eon. 7.
B. Mcfarland as proper man to elect as
School Director from the Third Ward. We
know him, for he has served in the place be-
fore, we'll and faithfully. He is not q self
announced candidate. This card is written
without his knowledge and without any con-
sultation with him on the subject. Il cannot
be said of the Judge that ne would go into
the Board with cry personal ends to crafty.
He would go there az o parent, an educated
man, an experienced Director, friend OF the
school system, and with not even hatchet
to grind. He don't want to run. We insist
that ne shall. He can give the time neces-
sary to the Office. The people have n right
to demand that he stand 10 orce more.
REPUBLICANS.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11
Eastern anc Foreign Markets.

New YORK, November 10th.
BRKADsTuFFs-Flour is quiet and weak and Wheat
ia unsettled, latter at 81 33G1 81 . bushel.
WooL,-California is steady at 12G14c for fall bur-
ry. and 14d25c for clean fall; spring bury, 15t9
1sc clean spring, 22@S5c pulled, 20942c.
HIDss-C California dry are quiet at 221@23c.
LIVERPOOL, November 10th.
WHsAr-Spot lots Of California are held steady at
1-salls ID off coast and nearly due cargoes, SIS
Cd: lust shipped, SIS; arrivals of coast small !;
French country markets turn dearer
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11

NoTIcE TO THE PUBLIC The IXL Store
viii be closed on Sundays until further no.
tice. Samuel Nathan & Co.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11

CLIPPER Coal deceives its appearance.
Clipper coal deceives its friends. A new era
for wood in Sacramento. Clipper coal solves
the Drohlem
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11

SILK WARP SuITINGs, valued az IS cents.
sold for 81 cents. at the Receivers sale, Red
House.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11

Rock AND RYE cures colds, coughs and
bronchial diseases, G. w. Chesley, agent
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11
NOCHARGE FOR DEAYAGEzoR MEARFAeaE. i
Fl. S. CROKER & CO.
No Mere Fever or Ague.
No Cb,ls hrter VIyst ,,o,e.

FF YOU USE TIE REMEDY OF THE LATE DIR.
Il SYBfE, Professor Of the Royal College OF Sur
geons, Edinburgh Scotland you will be surely
cured.
no Chiils After FIRST hose.
Cure guaranteed in every cage Sold only by
the agent, Dr.. C. INNS, $50 Market street, San
Francisco. Sent by mail or express receipt
OF 81 o14Sp,tf
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11

J.T. GsIFF1rTs has placed on the counters
to-day at the Red House some extraordinary
values in dress goods.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11

The Rec siver's sale at the Red House car
iiss on its face full value every day.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11

THE WEATHER has been anything but pro-
piiious. but the inducement at the Red
House has cheekmated the inconveniences
arising from the elements.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11
spYEaTEsEaggNT NgaFEon.

Promsnade concert and bali-Turner Hall.
Imp. 0. Il. L., Red Jacket Tribe
l. o. O. F., El Dorado Lodge.
soeiable-M. E. Church South, tonight.
For sale cheap-A grain farm.
wanted-situation by a cook.
Blacksmith Partner wanted.
F. and A. M., Sacramento Lodge, tonight.
Singing Class No. 30, next Monday.
Lost-DArlz bay two year old colt.
Wanted-An energetic man.
Wanted Four girls and three servants.
Situation wanted by middle-aged lady.
Auction Sales.
Bel Co.-Furniture, etc, to.morro~.
Bell Co.-Horses, carriages, etc, tomorrow
D. J. Simmons Co-Real estate.
Francis j. Rhodes-Real estate.
Business Advertisements.
4. C. Kirk & Co.-Ayers' Eair yigor.
Mechanics Store.
National Gold Bank-D. o. Mills & Co.
W. Il. Hare, dentist, Cos J street.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-11

Book AUCTION tonight, 4O7 ] street.