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The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

The citizens of Boston have apparently
rescued their municipal government none
too soon from the incompetent and not very
reputable hands into which 1t had fallen.
Mayor Martins inaugural address shows
that last year the gross debt was increased
8, ABS. 54608 This is an increase of 81 per
cent while the valuation was increased only
II per cent. A good instance of the loose
ness that has prevailed is shown In the his
tory of the so-called Stony Brook improve
ment which the Mayer recounts. In 1877
the City Counc i passed an order for the i'm
proyement of S my Brook and appropriated
S133,600 which it was supposed would be
sufficient to complete the work. Since then
there have been three annual appropriations,
three transfers, and special credit of
materials sold to meet expenses, total
thus far of 1904, 402.42, and it is esti-
mated that S25, 900 more will be required to
complete the work. The Mayor takes ad-
vantage of these facts to impress upon the
council the need of more care in estimating
the cost Of proposed public improvements
and closer scrutiny Of the manner In
which the appropriations are expended. He
recommends, among other things, that the
management of the streets be placed in the
hands of board of public work., that a
special commission be appointed to consider
the subject of taxation and that aldermen be
elected by districts instead Of on a general
ticket.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

England has concluded to let the False
Prophet have his own way in the Soudan as
far as she is concerned. If he advances into
Egypt proper England viii drive him back,
but will not interfere with him so long as he
co7tines his operations to the Soudan. If
the Khedive does not want him there be may
drive him out with Egyptian troops If he
can, Blu: he must count on no assistance from
England. The announcement of this policy
seems to have created panic in the Epvn-
tIan government and the ministry has re-
signed The Khedive is said to construe it
as demand for his abdication, and has sent
an ambassador TO M. Ferry to try to persuade
France to interfere. France, however, is in
no condition to do the Khedlve any good,
even If she has the disposition. She may
protest, but protest from that quarter is
likely to. have very little effect
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

One oft he most troublesome problems In
the conduct of a newspaper is that which re-
lates to the arrangement of the matter.
Most journals find it convenient to publish
the news in one part of the paper and the
editorial comments and opinions in another.
But our esteemed contemporary, the A rgus,
has ventured upon someH hat novel exper-
iment, the outcome of which we shall
watch with good deal of interest. The
views of It's editor on the large concerns of
national and foreign politics are uniformly
TO be found ON the second page. But if any
body wants to know what he thinks about
local matters the information must be
sought on the third page where 1t is mex
tricably mingled with the reporters story of
occurrences. No doubt this SC heme has GER
tain advantages; but when we observe to
whatdistortion of the narrative of facts the
practice leads We question whether, on the
whole, it is better than the usual arrange
ment
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

The latest exploit of sensational journal
ism is the publication by the New York Her
aid of dispatch purporting to come from
Lowell, Massachusetts,, and narrating the
sad fate of one Arthur Legrand Stafford, the
natural son of an English earl. Stafford
who had passion for hunting and for fall
Ing in love also, apparently went to Bangor
on his way to one of the Maine lakes on a
hunting expedition. Having little spare
time at Bangor he employed it In falling In
love with Miss Grace of New York who
was stopping there. After winning her af-
fections he took to the woods. On Deem
Der 8, he took his rifle and went on a stroll.
Not returning search was made for him and
the next morning he was found In the en-
brace of she bear, both frozen stiff. A
knife was sticking in the shoulder of the
bear aud a short distance away was a half
grown cub with a knife wound through tbs
heart. When Miss Grace heard of lie sad
fate of Stafford and the bear sk yent crazy
aid was asanEsen to an insane asylum. This is
pretty good lying for New York paper, bnt
we still think some of the Territorial journals
can beat 1t. The inventor missed a point
which would have given veri-similitude to
the story by emitting mention of the exact
solar time when the several incidents oc-
cured.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

II is something of question at the City
Hall, aud on the streets, whether Mr.. E. S.
Osgood is Mayor of Portland or J. w. Deer
ing is local reporter of the Argus. Some
times The business of the city is done so
clnmsily that we suspect Mr.. Osgood is act
Ing Mayor, and sometimes the reporting for
the Argus is so incorrect and spitefu' that
we suspect bis Honor is doing it. The won
derful account of the last meeting of the
City Council which appeared in the Argus
yesterday is understood to be q combination
effort plotted in the Mayors office after the
adjournment of the Aldermen. The feature
of that report which lends 1t peculiar char m
and commends it 10 the confidence of the
public, is the impartial and dspassionate
tone that pervades IL. 1t is as noticeable as
a bad smell
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

The temperance leaders of Pennsylvania
have begun active work in favor of n pro-
hiDitory amendment to the National Consti-
tuition. They have resolved to send dele
CATION composed entirely of Republicans to
the National Republican Convention and
another composed entirely of Democrats to
the National Democratic Convention. Each
party will be asked to declare in favor Of a
National Prohibitory Amendment, and the
one which complies will receive their votes
If neither complies the temperance men will
nominate and support a third candidate.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
TIE MAINE NON-FORFEITURE LAW.
The Union Mutual Reserve Dividend Plan

This is an endowment at So, issued at regular
rates The reserve dividend period is l5 or 20
years. At the expiration of this period provided
all the premiums have been regularly paid the in
sured may have either of the following Options
ne may aoithd7nlo in cash the entire reserve on his
policy tctth his share Of the surplus reserved to the
policies issued upon the same plan during the re-
serve-dividend period.
He may continue to pay his premiums and receiue
IN cash the amount Of srplus which has been credit
ed to his policy.
He may, II isuTdbEe, coarert the cash oaIue of the
policy into FULLY paid Gp insurance.
He may con0ert this UGtae into a Hfe-annstitu.
IF may conUert the surplus apportioned to his pol
icy into an annuity to be applied to the payment of
all fnure premiums.
He may receiue the amount of the policy whenever
equals that sum.
The reserve-dividend policies are entitled to the
benefits of the Maine Non. forfeiture Laac. Thew
contain restrictions achdteuer upon trdyeE and res
sdence. After three years. they are unrestricted in
respect to occupation, and inc ntestable They are
entitled to no dividends in of lapse or death
prior to the expiration of the reserve-divdend Pc
Rod.
This plan is fully and clearly described In the
Company's publications, which will be furnished
upon application to the home Office or any of its
agencies. 1t will be found upon examination that
1t possesses especially GdUdntdoeous features and
covers all desirable forms Of insurance being partic
ularly adapted to meet the precise wants of the in
dividual insurer.
EY- In the hands Of active, energetic industrious
agents, therefore, cannot fail to be prod ctive of
large and profitable business.
The Company is ready to negotiate with, and will
make liberal contracts for good territory with
agents who will energetically Push for Bust
ness.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
A NEW TIDY DESIGN.

Tho following directions make very unique
and handsome tidy, and it is commended es-
.Jecially to ladies whose time for doing fancy
work is limited. 1t is easily made and shows
off remarkably well for the work that is put in
to it. Take for centre piece square of Gre
tonne with Vatican scene, or any one with
some gayly attired figures upon it. Follow
the outlines Of dress coat or mantles with tin.
sci cord, which comes in all colors and ia very
cheap. 1t is sewed on with very fine white
thread, over and over, and the stitches do not
show. A few stitches of bright colored silks
may be put in for the high lights, and the more
tinsel decorating the figures the more gorgeous
the effect. For the border take peca OF Gre
tonne with pretty stripes, follow the pattern as
before with the tinsel, and haste these stripes
around the centre. Line the back with soft
siiesis, and where the border joins the centre
sew on narrow velvet, and add row of tinsel
on each edge OF the velvet. The edge may be
finished with fringe or antique lace. It is fas-
cinating work, and when once begun is quickly
finished, and ideas come when the tinsel lines
begin to grow under your fingers. Curtain
bands may be made with stripes OF Gre
tonne outlined in tinsel. Lined and bordered
with fringe, it really has quite a semblance to
old tapestry work, especially when the Gre
tonne is well chosen, the colors are soft and
many of the designs graceful. A simple tidy
for chair in common use, is to select SQUARE
of cretonne whose figure seems to be COMPLETE
in itself, and trim this all sround with an in
expeniive cotton lace, or with knitted ficelle
lace, which you can do yourself, and which
wears remarkably well. An old chair may be
wonderfully frightened By this inexpensive
and easily made tidy
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
House and Home Papers.
BY MRS. sALLIE JOY WHITE.

This department of the PRESS is designed to be
userai in the way Of practical counsel and sugges
Uons concerning things which promote comfort
taste' cneerfulness and refinement in homes. All
departments Of housekeeping will receive attention
the purpose being to furnish mothers and daughters
with helpful hints In domestic economy Mrs
White Is willing, SO far as may be practicable tc
consider inquiries and suggestions from those in
terested in this department. Communications TO,
her should be addressed to the Press officel
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

Hon. Enoch Foster Of Bethel is cand-
date for Judge Barrows's seat on the Su-
preme bench. Mr.. Foster is one of the
foremost lawyers of oxford county and has
represented his county in the State Senate
He was candidate for the seat now filed
by Judge Emery.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
t H r PR E S S
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. Q.

We do not read anonymous lctters and communi
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable. not necessarily for publca-
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
manications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
FUN FOR THE CHILDREN.

II there is anything that children de-
light in, and the older young peo-
pie too, for that matter, it is to
be allowed once in while free range of the
kitchen with the privilege of making sweet
meats and candies Everybody knows how to
make molasses candy, and knows also wha9
fun there is in q genuine old fashioned candy
pull Here is a receipt for "sRgar candy" that
is very nice. Take one pound OF white sugar and
coffee cup of water. Cook these over a slow
fire, and while they are cooking pour in ia
BILE spoonful Of hot vinegar. Remove the scum
that rises. Try In cold watsr now and then to
see il 1t will "thread" from the spoon; when 1t
will thread, flavor with lemon and pour on
platter, which is to be buttered slight
~ to keep the candy from sticking.
This may be marked in sticks or In
squares. Fruit or nuts may be stirred in
just before the candy is poured out of the
saucepan. Butternuts and wslnuts are es-
pecially nice In this candy, although any nuts
may be used. Horehound and thoroughwort
candy may be made by boiling the dried leaves
of either OF these herbs in little water, and
using this in place of the clear water to add to
the sugar Kisses are made by beating the
whites of eggs to stiff froth and adding
enough powdered sugar to make it about the
consistency of icing for cake; -four with
lemon or almond have ready smooth board,
on which are placed buttered sheets of paper.
Drop the mixture in. tiny mounds on this pre-
pared board, having them in tiny conical
shape, set into the oven until the tops are
slightly burned, slip from the paper with
broad-bladed knife, and put the bases of every
two togetheri the inside will thus be soft as
vanity, the outside have black crust. II
these are made for party, it is fun to have
notices slipped between the parts and held
until opened. Reading the notices which are
found in the kisses adds to the merriment Of
the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
Dissolution Of Coparmership.

YHvHE firm of Smullen & Princeis this day dissoly-
IL ed by mutual consent. All accounts Of the firm
viii be settled by either party.
S. E. SNIULLEN.
S. @. PRINCE.
Orr's Island. Jan. 1, 1884,
The business formerly carried on by the above
firm will be continued by Sylvsnus G. Prince and
Sanford j: Prince, under the firm name of s. G.
PRINCE & SON. ian5dIw
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
WANTS.
Wanted

r AIDES and Young Men who are out of employ
~ ment, In city or country, can have steady en-
sent by mail. Good salary. No canvassing Address
Union Manufacturing Co., 767 Washington St.,
Boston Mass. ian7dlWx
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

prevent the use of the mails to carry on
this demoralizing business rem aims 10 be
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.
Notice of Dissolution,

FEtHE copartnership heretofore existing under the
a firm name of CHAFFlN & LIBBY. Fruitland
Confectionery dealers, is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent Al accounts and demands due the
The wholesale and retail trade viii be carried on
by Charles r. Chafn at 568 g. $40 Congress street;
and by Charles E. Libby at of Brown Congress
streets. The continued patronage of their friends
is respectfully solicited. CHARLES r. CHAFFIN.
CHARLES e. LIBBY.
Portland Jan. 3. 1891. ianidl
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
" a nIsrrED

At0nce; first. class stitchers on Mems
fine calf goods, silk fitting. Apply to
FOGG & VINAL, East Rochester, n. ii.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
MURD0CK'S LIQUID FOOD.

The sanae results arc obiRinea ont of oar
fFee = plIai Of L. Esnrdoclz's
Liquid Food will relieve those suffering
from Hntempernnce, Opium or Morphine.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

Having decided to positively close ont
within the next few weeks my entire
stock OF SEALSKIN SACQUES. SEAL
SKIN D0LMANS, ULSTER'S, AMERICAN
SABLE SACQUES and Double Paletots
the most elegant and practical fur gar.
ment), FUR LINED CIRCULARS and
D0LMANS, MUFFS and COLLARS in
all fashionable fnrs, offer them at
GREAT SACRIFICE, and have marked
them down to much below COST OF
MANUFACTURE.
These are all OF my own manufacture
and can WArrant them the hest style
and choices goods in the market in
quality and workmanship.
Ii You wish great bargain call early.
Sealskin Sacques and ether fur garments
made to order In the most elegant man.
ner and at lowest prices.
T. G. WIDMER, Practical Furrier,
48S Washington st., up one flight
nearly opposite Temple Place,
Boston.
JAM eod1m
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09
S1.OO to $4,000.

Gents Toilet and Shaving Sets
in Russia and Alligator SEER,
Infants' Toilet Sets, W. - rs. lis
with Broom in Ialss0es ".
Smoking Sets, STiIs gssSF U.4- ior
Chests, Stands, Cases, &C., Per.
fumes from all manufacturers,
Toilet Soaps, Toilet articles of ali
descriptions, Solid Back English
Bristles, Bleached or Unbleacbed,
and other Hair Brushes from 15c.
to $500 each, and many other ar
ticles that are all useful. Come
and see for yourselves. No trouble
to show goods.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-09

We shall open Wednesday, 5 extensive
stock of Holiday Goods All novelties
Handkercbe Embroidered Hemstched CoIored
Initial HandkercheS Embroidered Linen Pillow
and Leather Bags Brush and Comb Sets Glove
Broom and Cigar Cases smokers S Cases.
ets Crumb Se Tes Perfnmey Bsque
Elegant French Fans &C. Silk Dress Goods and COakngs
prices for the next two weeks
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-31

ACCORDING to the usual custom the
EEFUBLICAS will issue a neat New
Years Address tomorrow, which will
be served To Its patrons by the carrier
bows These boys deem /; an especial
privilege 70 be permitted TO drop thi
little New Years greeting at the door OF
each patron, feeling confident that they
have endeavored TO do their duty and
that their faithfulness will be substAn.
TALLY rewarded. These boys have q
pretty rough time of 1t taken all to-
Rether. Theyare expected 10 he on hand
not too early or not too late, and
whether 1t rains, blows, SHOWS or halls,
their knock Is expected at the door. -
They may occasionally have missed
leaving a paper, but who have beer
punctual during the whole year These
boys have a. general thing beer
faithful, and when they leave theil
New Years greeting tomorrow, il will
take but small recognition OF theil
faithfulness 10 make them happy
Therefore with the kindest Expression
for Happy New Year TO all oul
patrons, we kindly introduce 70 them
the carriers of the REPUBLICAN.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-31

One Of the bert resolutions that cal
be made for the new year In a politica
point Of view Is to fight free trade Ii
whatever guise 1t may present Itself
The reports from all over the countr,
snow that everywhere business il to ,
greater or less extent ut u standstill
Suspension Of work and cutting dow
wages are the order of the day. Neve
since 1873 did year close with such
gloomy outlook for labor as does 1884
To the thousands who are out Of en-
pioyment, and who are battling to keel
the wolf from the Il ror, the salutatior
OF =" Happy New Year" must sount
like q hollow mockery.
Though over production Of manufac
lures may be . partial cause for the in
dustrial paralys,s that has spread owe.
the country, the fruit Of the free trade
agitation that was begun in the last
session Of Congress by the introduc tioT
OF the Morrison bill are plainly visible
impetus by the election Of . Presiden,
known to be In fall sympathy with the
free t'aie movement. II the anticipa-
ton OF free trade legislation has besn
productive of such disastrous effects ~
are witnessed in the shutting up OF
mills and factories all over the land,
what may be expec cd II we are obliged
to face the reality, and are compelled
by free trade legislation TO compete
with the pauper labor Of Europe
The enforced idleness that 10 now
filing ~ many homes with gloom will
be- A. nothing compared with the wide
spread poverty that will follow the sue
ce~s OF he fret-trade conspiracy. To
help 70 avert the calamity that would
inevitably result from the triumph OF
the British policy Of free-trade Is Just
nov the paramount duty Of every in
telliRent and patriotic citizen Of the Re-
public. We should not deceive our
selves with the idea that the American
policy Of protection is in no danger
England has her allies in America to
help her in her work Of establishing
free .rade in America, and they will
lot be idle during the coming year, but
will make themselves felt through the
pr"es and in Congress.
II will be the duty OF every true
American to thwart their purposes
during the new year upon which We
are about entering The battle to be
fought in defense Of American labor
and American industries will be q hard
one and long one IL will require
all the resources that can be brought to
bear against free trade 10 defeat 1t be-
fore IL cAn he gunplcht,l our The SIGHT
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-31

THOUSANDS will give willing testi-
hony that Mr. Nichols, with four bot
ties OF a chemical com bustion, put out 9
roaring fire al Fourth and Shipley
streets, yesterday afternoon. There /,
no doubt that his hand grenades o.
chemicals are just the thing to have
around VIII, n a fire first breaks out, but
whether they would be 30 successful
when building is wrapped in flames
would be better demonstrated in trial
At any rate, these grenades are handy
things to have around, AZ they are al
additional security against confiagra
tions IL used properly. Great fret
come from small beginnings, and this
new plan is admirably adapted to thu
small beginnings.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-31
WANAMAKER'S.

man. 1t was an invention
lie came upon it. W.
bought his patent in a twink
ling.
We have the machine a,
work /; and we sell no ieath
ers that hav'n't been through
it. We sell nothing bu,
feathers for feathers.
Did you notice. that little
word, patent We are
selling all the clean feathers
Feathers never were clean
before; nor are they other
wise now. Clean feathers
are very recent merchandise.
We have been slow to make
them known. We have
been slow IN many good
things besides. But we are
very sure. You shall see
how sure we are. il you take
the trouble to call at our fac.
tory, 1925, I and 9 Market.
This is meant to be a
pleasing Tale with a Moral.
We cannot put in a pleasing
tale all the practical results
Of the feather-machine.
The Moral. We are try
ing to get good things to
sell and to sell them accept
ably. We are learning our
business daily. We are
making hopeful progress.
We expect to reach a pitch
of excellence in merchandise
ing beyond the dreaming of
those who are satisfied with
transient profit. Will you
keep alongside and occa.
slonally ask; How do you
do, !
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-31

Ladies who wish TO learn how to
make hot cakes should call ut the store
OF VIM. ID. Pickles, corner OF Fifth and
King streets, morrow morning,
where toe modus operandi will be fully
explained, and the excellence ofGrovos
prepared raising -four fully demonstra
ted. There Is nothing like culinary
knowledge to render living pleasant,
and promote health and longevity.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-31

The iuty of q coroners jury is to as
certain who caused the death The
cours are to determine the degree of
pun hrnent TO be inflicted, or whether
any punishment at all is to be inflicted
Did Stewart throw the brick that struck
Mrs Murray and caused her death i?
Tha ne did has been made very plain
by e." evidence already adduced, and
could be made still palmer by witnesses
not al he inquest. That Mrs. Murray
Is a hii k woman should not weigh a
feathsf in ths scale when the jury come
TO make up their verdict We do not
kno lat tn will make any difference,
and w We do not believe there would
be s. I delay In the jury coming to a
speedy concluIio IL Stewart had been
colo d man and Mrs. Murray a white
womar.