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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13
Sighted Sounds, Dropped Letters.

Appeton's Magazine. -
The English are more prone than we are to
Sighted sounds and dropped letters. The
American is apt to go to the other extreme,
and dwell too much on the vowels in unaccent-
ed syliables. He speaks of territory, history,
and legislator. Dickens ridicules this tenden-
cy in 'Martin Chuzzlewit." Usage being not
so fixed with us as it is in England, and Amer.
leans being great readers, pronunciation is apt
here to come carer to the form of the written
word. This middle-class pronunciation, de-
rived from books and not from society, is apt
to be little pedantic and stiff. 1t pronounces
Worcester in three syllabies; it fails to con-
dense extraordinary to extraordinary; it for
gets to drop the in often, hasten, and castle:
it is ignorant of the polite slur and the sane
toned slovenliness that prevail in high places.
There are sins of OMISSION of course, many
persons with us being especially disrespectful
to the letter r, talking about our lib-ah-ty. and
Sour glorious free government" And We are
so prone-in common here with our English
brethren-to drop the final consonant in words
ending in ing, as in singing, ringing, going
&C., which commonly come forth clipped to
singin', ringin', goin, and to ignominiously
despoil round, bound, and, &c, of their final
letter, that, applying the Walker doctrine,
these corruptions should meet with the sane
tion of the orthoGpists-for they are apparent
ly beyond recovery" And if the mere prev
alence of corruption sanctions it, why should
not our orthoepists instruct us to utter ter
morrer for tomorrow, which we hear every
day in our lives? A person uniformed on
this subject might innocently suppose that it
is the business of standard dictionaries to con-
denim corruptions of all kinds, and that COM
pliers of "Manuals of Pronunciation" might
well take the respon sibility of clearing up con-
fusion, rather than devote themselves to con-
hrming bad practices. The differ
ences of accent upon which orthoepists lay so
much earnest stress, are really wholly unim-
portant. Whether a man pronounces COM
mendable or lamentable with the accent on
the first or the second syllableis of very little
moment, as it is simply question of different
usage at different times or in different places.
The real test of elegant pronunciation is not
in the incidenta, placing of the accident but
in the utterance of the vowel-sounds of unac-
cented syllabes. The vulgar, slovernly speak
er fails here almost invariably. He makes
honest either honist or honust; he talks to us
of inderlunce, of histury, &c. The easy, light
accurate touch of these vowel-sounds is the
true test of refined pronunciation. ~ t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13
Coinages of the Brain.
lBelgravia.l

IBelgravia. '.
We sit down IN some quiet nook on still
day, when hardly sourd may be heard, and
when the voices of the outer world appear to
be well-nigh hushed to silence, and, favored
by outward conditions, we fall into reverie,
Abstracted from that outer world, image after
image is projected from within outward upon
our intelligence, which occasionally may actu-
ally fancy it sees vvidly the objects it displays,
or that it hears the sounds which old memo
ries so clearly bring before it,. Atune hummed
softly awakens thousand memories; the
singer of olden days comes before us in all the
reality Of existence; the surroundings are re-
produced with faithful exactitude; the most
trifing detail comes boldly into the foreground
of thought; q ribbon, bracelet the pattern Of
a carpet the hue OF dress-these and thous-
and other details are pictured out with truest
fidelity: and the story is acted before our eyes
so faithfully, that tits with a start of wonder
ment we suddenly come back to the workaday
world, to find cit was but waking dream"
Nor can we refuse to consider the influence Of
repetition and habit as predominating cause
of such abstraction and reveries. Who does
not know the dreamer" of everyday life, or it
may be the poet or pOetaster, wrapt in a man.
TIC Oh thOught winch ueneS tne penetration oil
mundane things and within which he sees
and hears universe of his own? A near gra-
dation, however, brings us within range of the
creatures and conages of the brain are pro-
jected with more marked effect and in bolder
relief than before. Now, it is Satan tempting
Luther-a very devil in the flesh, with whom
the religionist converses and argues, whom he
defes loudly and persistently, and at whose
head the irate reformer throws his k-horn-a
proceeding typical, indeed of the extinction
of many demons by the sweetness and light of
pencil and pen. Then it may be st. An
thony struggling with an evil spirit of sensu-
ality, or with actual demons who chastse him
cruelty. Or it is Joan of Arc who is admon-
ished by "Our Lady of Bellemont" to succor
her country, and to take arms for its defense /;
or it is the Hindu, PROSTATE in pous ecstasy
before the shrine OF Brahma, his visions, reali-
ties, and his fancied converse with the AL
mighty One transformed thus into a dread
reality. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13

The use Of codes in transmitting press
news by telegraph bids fair to revolutionize
the business. few months since the Gin
cnnati Gazette made test of the Phillips
code, which has been in use for several
years, and sent matter at the rate of 1928
words an hour. Skilled operators were
employed who had long been familiar with
this code. Since then the Gazette has had
a code of its own prepared by its correspon-
dents in Washington differing materially
from the others, and last Sunday night the
first test was made by an operator who had
givenit less than weeks study, and the rate
attained was 31S5 words an hour In short
er test running less than an hour, the speed
was at tbs rate of 5000 words.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13
John Bundy Brown

A great grief has fallen upon our commu-
nifty; grief which is felt by young and old,
by every one capable of appreciating high
character and great abilities made lovely by
warm heart and kindly sympathies. A
public calamity has occurred but the words
mean more now than they usually do This
is calamity which affects not alone the
mind, but the heart. There is sense of
personal loss to everybody, and the earnest
solicitude with which our people awaited
the issue oflife and death through all that
long sad Sunday shows how deep hold our
friend, who is gone. had upon the affections
of his fellow-men.
The loss of the strong man of business.
OF the great capitalist whose far-reachino
enterprise had not alone his own gain in
view but always the public veal as well, and
OF the energetic citizen whose gaze was al
ways forward, is sufficiently grevous; but
he was more and better than all this. His
kindliiess and human sympathies were
never sluggish, and by precept and example
he gave impulse and aid to all good words
and works. His spirit of friendliness to all
men never abated till the hour of his death.
He liked to know his neighbors 1t was on
ly few years ago that he said to the writer
OF this article that it was one of his griefs
that he was unable to keep famiiarly ac-
quainted with all the 1ren around him. but
that the young men grew up and the new
men came SO fast that he couldn't know
them personally as he would like to. The
remark was characteristic of his cordial
spirit. Amid all his engrossing cares he
found time to think in friendly W se of the
new faces he saw on the street and the new
men who were growing up around him.
The history of his life and death is else
where printed. He was in some sense for
tunate in his death. In the full possession
OF his powers, without painful premonition
OF dissolution or the wasting and debilita-
tion of disease, he ended his long. honora
bic and useful life. On the very evening of
his accident he had enjoyed merry game
with the young folks in his accustomed
high spirits. There was no tinge of asceti-
cism in his nature. He enjoyed heartily
the good things of life and he liked to help
others to enjoy them. He was hospitable,
liberal and generous. In all respects he
was an admirable and beautiful character
wise, strong, genial, kindly and sympathet-
ic. Now that he is gone his great
qualities will impress themselves more
and more upon the minds of his
neighbors and everybody was his neigh
bor-and we shall realize more and
more profoundly that we have met an irrep-
arabic loss, and that the great space which
he has filled among us must remain amourn-
full void. There are and will be other good
men, other wise men and other kind men,
but we may look in vain for so admirable
combination of high qualities as was given
us by hiia whom we have lost. e
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13

SAYS the Democratic Vicksburg Herald:
I'll the Democrats purpose doing anything
before they lose power they must act
promptly. They must avoid partisan ques-
tions as much as possible. If they fritter
away weeks discussing the Morgan resolu-
important measures must suffer, or be left
to an extra session which will thus be ne
cessitated., We are opposed to our party
entering into heated contest about the
electoral votes. There is no earthly neces-
sity for it. The whole country knows who
is elected, and it only remains to go through
the forms of law.'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13

ALBANY Journal: ''If the Republicans of
Maine should initiate the bad example of
the Fusionists last winter the Republican
candidate for Governor would be declared
elected. There are defective ballots enough,
seemingly for Plaisted, to defeat him if they
shall be thrown out But to do so would
be disgrace which the Republicans of the
State are not willing to assume. 1t is we'll
enough to imi ate Democratic zeal, but it is
poor policy to initiate Democratic rascalty."
The Republicans have taken the same view
as the Journal and have not initiated Demo-
cratic rascality
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13

To delegation of prominent colored men
of Alabama who waited on him Tuesday
Gen. Garfield said that the education of
the American people and assured them that
what could be done would not fail He
urged them to avoid raising the color line
ani not to separate themselves as a class
from the community.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, JAN. 13.

EVERY regular attaehe of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley Pullen,
Editor, All railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13

We do not read anonymous letters and eommuni-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publica-
tion but as a guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
munications that not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13

For the first time in the history of the
State the message of the governor of Con-
necticut this year made no reference to God.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13

The undersigned will continue the business at the
old stand under the former style of firma ami
will settle all in favor of or against said
firm. NELSON TENNEY, ,at8 81
Portland, JAM Sth, 1881 jan12 d1ws "a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13
COPARTNERSHIP.
Notice of Dissolution.

VIHE copartnership heretofore existing mi Ter the
Il firm name of Penney g. Leighton is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. 8aae' :
NELSON TENNEY
AMOS LEIGHTON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13
In Memory
OF HON. JOHN B. BROWN.

A deeper darkness, with briefer CLEAN,
Is fallen upon the winters dreary days
Since he that had of all men honor and praise
Is gone from out our sight, even as dream
That passes swiftly. Yet again we deem
Him not lost wholly, since no man but says
Some word of his large life, the noble ways
Wherein he walked with sureness; and the theme
Of all the city's speech is of the power
And purpose which brought wealth within her
gates,
And crowned her with prosperity for a crown;
Until at heavens long-appointed hour,
That on the earth awhile mans soul awaits
His busy hands laid all their labor down.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13

Arise and praise him, city, with the cry
OF engine, and the creak of mighty beam,
And clank of iron where the forge fires stream
Red on the darkness of the winter sky:
And say of him, his clear fars-eeing eye
Was never blinded by gold'selitter and CLEAN;
The busy crowded street to miss. will seem
The presence of his kindly courtesy;
Yet memory and his honorable fame
And wise example linger with us still;
The charitable walls, that from the west
Look toward his house, ask blessings on his name.
His tireless brain, indomitable will
And generous heart have now reward and rest
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-13

Mrs. L. of Deering, whose arm was paralyzed, and
who had been treated twenty-one months, and given
up as incurable Dr. Rodgers has treated the Lady's
arm sixty days and she has now full control over
it.
Mrs. G. who has been suffering from Dropsy for
nine months, and has had from ten to fifteen quarts
of water drawn at time every twenty -four days,
has been treated by DR.. Rodgers, ninety days, has
been fully restored to health, without the aid of
tapping.
Another lady of Deering, cured of Tumors.
Mrs. 3. of Saco after being treated twenty mine
months by her physician was given up iacurabe.
Her trouble was Nervous Prostration, and General
Debility. Although this old lady seventy years
of age. to-day she is feeling strong and well as she
felt twenty years ago.
Names and residences of the above persons can be
had at the office, and hundreds of Others
will clairvoyantly examine the human frame,
giving every ache and pain, for one dollar.
The DR.. can be seen at any time during the day or
evening at
NO. 3 DEERENG PLACE.
jan1 diff
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-06
The Market.
MONDAY EVENING, Dec. 5, 1881

The weather is warm and pleasant through
the day with sharp frosty nights, but no
ice. This is the season Of the year when
skates should come to the front, but there
has been no occasion for resurrecting them
50 far this season.
The market seems to be waking up to
the fact that the busy season is at hand,
at least the symptoms are toward revival
in the grain trade, and commission men
feel encouraged by the way in which the
week opens.
FLOUR-The market is dull, but prices
rule very firm and holders are hopeful of a
change soon to take place in their favor.
The movement is exceedingly light.
HAY-We note better feeling in the
hay market without, however, any advance
in prices. Stocks are only moderate and
the demand fair.
CORN-The feeling is stronger, and we
note an increase in the average sales Of last
few days. No advance in prices antic.
ipated.
OATS-Steady and unchanged The de,
mand and supply keep pretty evenly
balanced,
MEAL-We have no material change to
report.
BRAN-Scarce and in active request.
BUTTER--Cloice is in steady demand,
but common is neglected
EGGS-Scarce market bare; demand
active, and prices tend upward.
CHICKENS Market large large stock
and dead loss. No revival of the poultry
trade may be looked for until near the holi.
days and then only in choice dressed
APPLES Demand good at pricesq quoted.
POTATES-The demand is good for
choice northern varieties. Southern Hi.
nois are hard to sell
GAME-Very scarce. Ihe only sales we
noted were few dozen rabbits at 70 cents.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-06

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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-06

The lover of animals find interest in
any anecdotes concerning their friend
ship for each other. A pair Of horses
whose box-stalls adjoined each other
were firm friends. The one who fin
ished his hay first invariably received
from the other enough to keep him
busy until both lots were consumed.
One day one of the horses made its
way out of its own loose box, the door
of which was unfastened, and found
out a bucket of mash. which was stand
ing in the entrance of the stable. and
taking the opportunity while the coach
man was in the loft overhead, he was
helping himself freely to its tempting
contents. The other horse, who was
fastened to his own loose box, caught
sight of his friends proceeding, and
neghed loudly, evidently demanding
share Tor Himself, and the servant
was astonished to see the horse which
was enjoying himself ill his mouth
with the mash and poke his nose
through the bars of the loose box, for
his friend to take it from his mouth.
This was done several times, proving
conc,usively that the horse was capa-
BILE of u generous friendship.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-06
One Experience from Many,

II had been sick and miserable 50 long
and had caused my husband SO much trou-
BILE and expense, no one seemed to know
what allied me, that was completely dis
heartened and discouraged. In this frame
of mind got bottle of Hop Bittcrs and
used them unknown to my family. soon
began to improve and gained so fast that
my husband and family thought it strange
and unnatural but when told them what
had helped me, they said, "hurrah for Hop
Bittcrs! long may they prosper, for they
have made mother well and us happy
The Mother Home journal.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-06

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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-06

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RATES OF FREIGHT
Cleaning Old EngraYings.

II brown spots and rings Of mildew
have made their appearance, float the
engraving face downward for twenty
four hours on large quantity Of water,
in u vessel perfectly free from grease
and soil OF all kinds. Lift it from the
water on perfectly clean sheet Of
glass, drain, transfer to blottlng-paper
without touching it, then transfer 1t TO
botting-papcr dry, rub with bread ~
is done with drawings, and iron. II
the stains are bad, or are not removed
by this plan, place the engrayings in
shallow dish, and pour water over them
until they are completely soaked. Care
fully pour off the water and replace it
by solution of chloride Of lime Cone
part liz. calcis ch'oratI to thiry-nnc
parts of water) As u rule the STAINS
disappear as ii by magic. If not, pour
on the spot pure liq. caIcis chloram; #
that does not succeed. add little acid
nitrohydrochloro, dill. As soon as the
steam disappears, wash the engraving
carefully with successive portions 81
water ill all the chlorine is removed.
Then steep it in weak solution Of glue
or geatne, which may be colnre'I with
coffee grounds, TO give the engraving a
yellow color. Then dry between blot
ting paper under weight, and iron
with a sheet of clean paper between
the iron and the print Small grease
spots may be removed by putting pow
dered French chalk over them, a piece
OF clean blotting paper over the chalk,
and hot iron over that. II the stains
are larger, benzine must be used, APP
plying it in circle round the stain
before touching the stain ITSELF
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-06

Kidney Wort moves the bowels regular
ly, cleanses the blood, and radically cures
kidney disease, gravel, piles, bilious head
ache and pains which are caused by disor-
dered liver and kidneys. Thousands have
been cured-why should you not try it?
Your druggist will tell you that it is one
of the most successful medicines ever
known. 1t is sold in both dry and liquor
form, and its action is positive and sure in
either.--Dallas CTex) Herald.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-06

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