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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-31
BLAINE's BOOK.
The Ex.sccretary's Literary StyIe-Mrs.
Rlaine's Washington Life.


1t is now quite certain that Mr.. Blaine's
book will appear early in February, and from
what learn the public will not be disappoint-
ed in its literary merits, writes Washington
correspondent to the Springfield Republican.
1t comes to me from reliable source that the
style is more like Macaulay than like any oth-
or writer-smooth, flowing and fascinating.
Some of his friends think he ought not to bring
out such book of political history on the eve
OF the presidential campaign, and others say
he cannot give too much care to the work, and
that it will be mistake to be in any haste
about 1t. 1t is evident that Mr.. Blaine is get
ting good deal of enjoyment out of his work,
and that anything else is to him of minor i'm
portance. | never saw him when he looked
better than he does this winter, or when his
face wore happier expression. 1t is true that
his hair has whitened, bat he is finer looking
for this, and his complexion has fresh,
healthy tone. The same may be said of Mrs.
Blaine, who is q finer looking woman today
than when she was fifteen years younger and
before her hair had become white. She has q
stately presence that distinguishes her from
other women. She is growing old gracefully,
and every year her manner takes an added
gentleness that makes her more attractive,
not only to her friends. but to acquaintances.
friends every evening, giving small dinner par
ties, and in no respect are they beset by crowds
Of people, as they were when in official life. 1t
must be pleasant, restful change. Mrs.
Blaine does not have regular day for receiv-
ing, but is at home every day at o'clock. In
all the years while Mr.. Blaine was in official
life, Mrs. Blaine never held New Years re-
ception in his own house. She has often as
sisted at the White House on that day, and
possibly has assisted at other receptions but
her own house was never opened here on New
Years day. Her daughter Margaret is fond of
society, and as this Is her first winter, enters
into the gayeties with all the zest of youth.
She has fine eyes like her father, and the
strong face Of her mother. 1 doubt If Mrs
Blaine would go much in society il it were not
to accompany her daughter, The names Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine were among the names of
Aston, when, in fact, they did not go to New
York at al. though with many others they had
received invitations.
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SONS OF VETERANS.
First Anniversary and Camp Fire of shep-
ley Camp. No. 4.

The members of Shepley Camp together with
invited guests of Bosvorth Post, held their
first anniversary and camp fire at G. A. r.
Hall last night. The hall was very tastefully
arranged with small A tent at the rear OF
the captain with colors at right and camp
kettle left, two stacks of arms in front also one
on each side of the tent. After the close Of
the meeting the camp fire was lighted and a
bountiful supply of regular army rstions was
furnished and pipes were lighted, Department
Commander Sons of Veterans A. S. Libby
acting as toast master. The following are the
toasts:
Our first anniversary.
Responded to by Chaplain VIM. H. Perry.
Grand Army of the Republic.
Responded to by Mr.. Geo. M. Seiders.
Bosworth Post No. 2G. Ar.
Responded to by Major VIM. H. Greene.
Bosworth Relief Corps.
Responded to by Mr.. W. B. Smith.
Sons OF Veterans.
Responded to by Mr.. G. H. McKusck
Maine Division.
Responded to by Adj. Waldo 81. Perry.
Shepley Camp No. 4, s. Of v.
Responded to by Capt. e. e. Philbrook.
A greeting was received by telegraph from
Bangor as follows:
BANGOR, Jan. 30, 1884.
Chaplin Camp sends greetings to twin sister Shep.
ley. Long may she wave.
Chaplain B. F. Strickland was called upon
and responded with few we'll chosen remarks.
Surgeon A. P. Durham favored the COM
pany with song, which received hearty en-
core and was repeated. The followed a har.
monica solo. readings and recitatlons BY
Messrs. Heffron and Whit comb; few views
were shown on the stereopticon and cornet
solo by Mr.. Hebron. The anniversary wal
voted grand success and all retired to theil
homes well satisfied.
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Cumberland Quarterly Meeting Of Free
Raptists.

The session now in progress at the Casco
street Free Baptist chuych Is of considerable
interest. At the business meeting held at 9
a. m. yesterday, letters were read from the
churches showing their spiritual condition un-
usually good. The church at Steep Falls re-
quested Council to examine Brother e. G.
Harmon, and if the examination be satisfactory
requested that he receive a license to preach
the gospel At 80 there was preaching by
Rev. A. F. Hutchinson from the text Ephe-
SLAMS 6-1S-"Be filed with the Spirit"
At2p. m. there was prayer meeting and at
ESQ preaching by Rev. J. w. Twort, from the
text, James 4-14-''What is your life?" AT
4.15 the business meeting was resumed. A
council was raised to confer with the church at
Steep Falls on the resignation of its pastor.
Corresponding Messengers were appointed
to other Quarterly Meetings as follows:
Bowdoin-Rev. J. M. Lowden.
York County-Rev. J. NJ Remick
Pareonsfeld-Rev B. A. Sherwood.
At 715 p. m. the Womans Mission
Meeting was held. At 7.45 there was preach
ing by Rev. ]. W. Parsons from Heb. 1925
Wherefore he is able to save also to the utter
most all those that come unto God by Him.
These services were all Of interest and profit.
To-day there will be prayer and social
meeting at 8 a. M, preaching at 1890. prayer
meeting at 2 p. m. and preaching at2.30 p. m.
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Industrial school for Girls.

The need of the Industrial School for Girls
is more and more appreciated every year and
its work is seen to strike nearer the root of our
social troubles than any other institution.
Portland has been specially benefited by the
school during the last five years, while its citi-
zens have contributed but very little for Its sup
port. Several children, suffering for its pro-
lection, can not be admitted for lack of room.
The building must be enlarged at once and
Portland is asked to do her part.
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Real Estate Transfers,

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the registry OF
deeds:
Falmouth-Samuel Newman to John L.
Newman land and buildings. 800.
Cumberland-Joshua e. jerks to Edwin j.
Chamberlain, land on Great Chebeague Island.
1925.
Freeport-Mary M. Talbot ct al to William
81. Winslow, land and buildings. $279.94.
Harpswell-Beni. f. Packard to Mary x.
Packard, land and buildings $1,000.
Baldwin-Eben n. Perry ct al. to Ambrose
Spencer, land $125.
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The AiIered pen,io, rr,ud.

Mr.. John Fl. Spring of Hiram was brought
before q. s. Commissioner Rand yesterday
The prosecution alleged that Spring agreed
to get the pension of Alonzo Thompson
for one-third of its amount and $122 for ex-
penses, the latter sum being lnuch larger
amount than the expenses actually incurred
Mr.. Spring offered no defense. and the prison.
or was held in $1,000 for his appearance before
the District Court Tuesday, Feb. 9Th. Col. A,
W. Bradbury and George E. Clifford. Esq, ap-
peared for Spring
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0lCpaarghriue.

The Portland correspondent of the Lewiston
Journal says:
"New England is having an olemargerine
war Oleo is now selling at Is to Is cents per
pound. John L. Best, Esq, who is now sell
Ing Eve carloads of Chicago dressed beef and
two tons of cleo per week, says his sale OF this
species Of butter has doubled within the last
TIVE weeks. The war was inaugurated by Bos-
ton firms and their agents, who hitherto have
had monopoly of the business, because Mr..
Best added its sale to his business and elects to
sell for one OF the large Western concerns
eu. Mr.. Best says his instructions are to sell,
and he knows the firm can compete with any
In the world. So, perhaps, Lewiston may yet
cat her Vermont creamery" at from to 10
cents per pound.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-31
Entertainment and supper at Good Temp
lars, Hall.

The supper and entertainment given by the
spiritualist Society Tuesday evening, was
largely attended, and was very enjoyable
affair The entertainment consisted of singing
By she choir, readings by Mrs. w. E. Smith,
Miss NeItie Wentworth and David Moulton,
Esa., harmonica solo by Mr.. Charles Farrell, a
song by Miss Leila Farrell, medley by a
qusrtette composed of Messrs. Cram and
Bailey, Mrs. Milliken and Miss Leila Farrell,
with Mr.. Edward Paine pianist. AT the close
OF the entertainment supper was served in the
anteroom. After supper dancing was in Or
der, and was much enjoyed by all. Excellent
music was furnished by Mr.. 81. B. Morse and
Mrs. Wentworth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-31
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-DAY.
he Never.

It IS now undispsted that Wei De Meyers
absolutely cure Catarrh-fresh or chronic. 'It
is marvel, Rev. A. P. Fries, Cairo, N. Y"
at restored me to the pulpit, Rev. Geo. 3.
Refs, Cobleville, N. W lone box radically
csred me, Rev. G. FL. Taylor, 100 Noble
street, Brooklyn" "A perfect cure after 80
way, N. Y" &C., sc. Thousands of testimon-
ials are received from all parts of the world.
Delivered, S1.00. DIR. Wei De Meyers Treat
ise," with statements by the cured, mailed
free d. B. Dewey & Co., 1872 Fulton ST., N.
7. dec18eod3m
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDSEsDAY-Fred LeCoy; Iintoxication Thirty
days in county Jail.
Fred LeCoy; resisting officer. Fined $50 and
costs.
Margaret Dennis; open shop Fined $40 and
costs. Appealed.
James Holland; search and seizure. Fined 500
and costs. Appealed
Margaret Dennis; search and seizure. Fined
500 and costs Appealed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-31

Do not be deceived; ask for and take only B.
Fl. Douglass & Sons Capsicum Cough Drops
or Coughs, Colds and Sore Threats. D. s. and
Trade Mark on every Drop.
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MEETINGS.
ANNUAL MEETING.

FEtHE annual meeting of the Maine Steamship
- Company for the choice of officers and the
transaction of any other business that may legally
come before them, will be held at their ofacs,
ErankIin wharf, on Wednesday, the 9Th day OF
February, 1884, at 10 a. m.
January 2S, 1884. ian2Sdtd
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A woman named McCornish was arrested by
officer F. 7. Merrill for larceny of a fne gold
chain from Mrs. Erchardt on Lincoln street.
The chain has been recovered.
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COPARTNERsHIP NOTICE


rFtHE undersigned have this day formed Copart-
II nership under the firm name Of j. s. YORK &
SON, for the purpose Of carrying on the Sail Max
ing business, at the old stand Of YORK WAITE
CO., No. Central Wharf. j. S. YORK,
FRED II. YORK.
Portland, January "a, 1884. ian25d2ws
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REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS
The Republican Headquarters,
NO. Is MARKET SQUARE

viii be open EVERY EVENING until after the
municipal election. ALI interested are invited to
visit the rooms.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-31
The Lumber Trade,

The lumber trade, as the PRESS has stated,
is very brisk between Portland and South
American ports. A port has lately been open.
ed up to our trade, which is almost new to it,
known as Bahia Blanco. The following is o
full and correct list of vessels from Portland,
with their destination:
REG Nlzfr Dnpw
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SAW MILL.

MYTH waterpower, residence, outbuildings and
w about 10 acres Of land, for sale. Situated on
the Piscataqua River at West Falmouth, Me-, near
X. X. Station, For particulars inquire Of
EDWARD MERRILL,
Jan. 3, 1884. West Falmouth, Me.
1aU3 Nh
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I've Old Books,

Bark Ella and brig a. Fl. Wright are now in
the stream bound for Buenos Ayres
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Encouraged by the sue
cess attending former
Annual Sales, we have
made much larger pur-
chases for this, and feel
confident our customers
will be highly pleased
with the variety, prices,
materials and superior
workmanship Of the
goods we shall offer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-31
For Sale or TO Let.

FHIHE story brick house No. 10 Gray street. near
Il Park, furnished with all the modern conven-
fences Also for sale, if desired, the Carpets and
part Of Furniture in said house. Inquire Of j. r.
RANDALL CO., 119 Commercial street.
nov27 diff
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TO LET.
TO LET.
FOR SALE.
Pigs for Sale.

rigs 1Or sale.
YORKSHIRE and CHESTER WHITES; thor
Il oughbreds and grades; all sizes at reasonable
prices. w. B. WHITTIER, Laudholm Farm, New
TON, MASS 1an22d1m
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23
DRESSED BEEF.
Explaining the High Prices of Both
New York Dressed and Western
Two Sides of the Question.

New York Tribune:
The price of beef has been about one
cent a pound higher this year than last,
Notwithstanding the introduction of Chi
cage dressed beef, which has been sold
here in large quantities. People ask
why, III the face of all competition be-
tween western beef and beef slaughtered
here, the price should be 30 high. There
is continual war between the dealers Of
different kinds of meat, and all assign
different reasons for the range of prices.
A Tribune reporter made inquiries of a
man who has been intimately associated
with the live-cattle trade at this market
for a number of years, and who is an au-
thority on the subject. He said:
SIT certainly seems strange that beef
should be high this year. Veal, lamb
and mutton are cheaper than they have
been for some time. Business is dull
crop prospects were never better; bread
stutfs are lower in price than for several
years; and it seems that beef should be
low too. 1t is hard to give an entirely
satisfactory reason for the high prices.
There can be no doubt that the cool sum-
mer has much to do with 1t, for it keeps
people in town. Less fruit is eaten than
in a hot, dry season, and more beef in
proportion. But the price of cattle in
the west may be said to regulate the
price of beef here. Chicago, Kansas
City and st. Louis virtually control the
market. Freight rates are low, shippers
are making little or nothing, and whole
sale and retail butchers have made no
money to speak of for the last two years.
the farmers get all the benefit OF the
high prices"
"Do you look for lower prices?'
mot until the supply is increased or
the demand lessened."
"The impression prevails that western
dressed beef would lower prices"
The fact is that the western dressed
beef shippers Of Chicago have been the
means OF putting up prices. How is thatl
You see there are three competing later
eats in Chicago-the eastern shipper,
the exporter, and the dressed beef ship
per-to say nothing Of the Gamer, who,
however, uses mostly a class of goods not
shipped to eastern markets. OF course
two Of these interests are sometimes iden.
teal. Some of the eastern shippers Of
live cattle and some Of tho dressed beef
shippers are also exporters, but the west
ern dressed beef mon take good care that
the eastern shippers shall pay good prices
for theI cattle. In this way the price of
beef 10 kept high here. Western dressed
beef shippers have made nothing in this
CT y. Their prices have been about the
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23
THE KING OF ITALY.
BY Luke Sharp.


Detroit Free Press.
The doings Of two monarchs are brought
into startling contrast just at present.
The emperor of Russia is visiting at diff
ferent points in his realm, and his ap-
proach brings as much terror to the un-
fortunate inhabitants as would the COM
ing of the cholera. At one point 1000
people were imprisoned, while all were
put under what wss practically termed
military law. The executioner travels in
the emporer's wake. AS Richlieu says,
"Behind thee stalkssthe headsman." How
long wouldthe people of the United States
stand such ruler? They would hardly
go to the trouble of making a glass bomb,
if a good stout tree branch and a suitable
rope were available. If the cowardly
Russian gets blown up, it will BIO largely
his W doing. The iron hand, without
even the velvet glove over it, is his
method.
The King of Italy at the present
moment is in the thick Of the cholera in
fected region Of Naples. Wherever he
goes crowds follow him. and he is to-day
the most popular man in Italy. 1t is as.
tonishing that kings are SO slow to learn
that the surest protection they can have
Is to take away the desire that anybody
has to shoot them. Nobody wants to
shoot King Humbert, and he is safe I'M
guarded in any part of his kingdom. On
the other hand there must be thousands
of victims of Emperor Alexander who
would be only too glad to have a shy at
him.
| have no desire to seize on this occa.
sion to ventilate the fact that / have FREE
quently met kings. A newspaper mar is
thrown into all sorts of company. | never
had the pleasure of dining with any of
the European monarchs, probably because
they didn't know / was in town then, or
perhaps their cooks had a day off at the
time / was in the capital. Still | had
once a very good view of King Humbert.
and the party l was with,had the pleasure
of seeing his majesty make them a very
low bow-and it isn't every day a king
takes off his hat to you.
MI. Whitney and family, of Bryn
Mawr, Pa, were seeing Rome under the
guidance OF their guide, philosopher and
friend, Rev. Mr.. Van Meter, who for
many years had been establishing free
schools in Italy and doing good generally.
This reverend gentleman had presented a
very fine American copy Of the bible to
King Humbert, and had also given a
nickel-plated pillow, made in Illinois, to
Prince Torlonia, under the hope that it
would do something to improve the agri-
cultural methods Of Italy. The prince,
besides being the richest man
in Italy and the most devout
Catholic, owning in his own name
a dozen splendid Churches in Rome, is
the most extensive farmer in the king
dom, and he thinks much Of his hand
some American pillow. But of this more
some othertime. My business to-day is
with the King not the Prince. AS the
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23
OMAHA,
THAT IS THE NAME OF THE TOWN WHERE
Fine Healthy Homes,
FOR ALL ARE FOUND
Where They Can Enjoy Pure Air g. Waterl
BEA UTIFUL

And all Of the good end pleasant things thatS go to make up a com
pete and happy existence.
The town of South Omaha il situated south Of the city Of Omaha
on the line of the U. P. Railway, and it is less than 81 miles from the
Omaha post office to the north line Il the town site.
South Omaha is nearly Ii miles north and south by 9! east and
west, and covers an area of nearly four square miles,
The stock yards are at the extreme southern limit.
Nearly $50 lots have been sold and the demand so the increase
The yards are being rapidly pushed to completion.
The 500 600 beef packing house is progressing finely.
The $4,000 Water Works are finished and furnish an abundant
supply of
PURE SPRING WATER.
The B. 3 M. and Belt Line Railways have a large force of men as
work and will, in connection with the q. P. Railway, have o union depos
near the park at the north end Of the town. Suitable grounds will he
furnished for Church and School purposes.
Now is the time to buy lots in this growing city. They Will never
e.cheaper than they are to-day.
s5- Apply at the Companys Office, at the Union Stocks Yards.
M. A. UPTON,
Assistant Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23
ORIGIN OF AMMONIA

Ammonia Is obtained in large quantities by
che putrefaction of the urine of animals. En-
~tyclopeiia britannica.
Every housekeeper can test baking powders
containing this disgusting drug by placing a
can of the "Royals or "Andrews' Pearl" top
down on a hot stove until heated, then remov
tho cover and smell.
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder does not
contain Ammonia, Alum, Lime, Potash, Bone
Phosphates, (prove it by the above test. 1t
is prepared by a Physician and Chemist with
special regard to cleanliness and healthful-
ness. m-e.w-2m
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23
Excitement,

''What causes the great rush at Schroter &
Becht's Drug S.ore?" The free distribution
of sample bottles of DIR. Bosanko's Cough aod
Lung Syrup, the most popular remedy for
Coughs Colds, Consumption and Bronchitis
now market. Regular size 80 cents
and S 90
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23
CONVINCING.

The proof of the pudding is not in chewing
the string, but in having an opportunity to
test the article direct. Schroter Il Becht, tho
Druggists, have n free trial bottle of DIR. Bo.
sanko's Cough and Lung Syrup for each and
every one who is afflicted with Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Consumption or any Lung Affection
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23
He Was n Bad Man,

Bloomington Through Mail.
"lm a bad man from tho Black Hills,
| tell ye," said n man at the corner of
Front and Centre streets the other day.
"lm a r~ustler, yer kin bet yer butes.
That's the kind o. buzz saw | ami
"Say, you don't wanter come braggin'
round here" said a large, burIy-looking
fellow, who seemed to be spelling for a
fight. "We don't take no sass of'n no.
body. Now jes clamp yer hy-trap, er
I'll spill yer snoot all over yer red flannel
shirt"
81 amt afeard o. no SIGH a gum-swiz-
zled crank like you," the bad man re-
piled; "that's the kind O. a %trip-hammer
| am"
"Wall, of yer don't shet up I'll smash
yer a couple in the mouth"
"Yer a great big blowhard, and don't
Yer furgit it," said the bad man. 81
Amt afeard o no SIGH mush.ea varmint
like you. That's the kind O a fiery fur
mace | am, stranger"
"Wall, keep yer eye peeled. Yer
goin' ter say somethin' in about a minute
'at'll rile me up, AN then I'm going to
maui ther blue smoke outen ye."
swell, jos come on an begin knockin'.
That's the kind of a blue-nosed anowslide
| ami
Then they began knocking, and they
continued knocking for some time, and
as they progressed it became painfully
apparent to the other fellow that the bad
man from the Black Hills was doing him
up. At last the man that was not from
the Black Hills remarked that a suf-
iciency Of anything was plenty, when
the other arose and said;
"Gentlemen, it Amt everybody as brags
that wont fight. That's the kind of a
knock-kneed cyclone l am" and he
strode t%rIumphantly away.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23

y Why Art Thou Silent, Old Man.
Cincinnati Commercial.
The voice of Judge Thurman is not
heard in the land.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23

Alice e. Curtis of Brunswick, Me g.,
writes, she had suffered very much with
kidney disease. Using several bottle, Of
HUNTS Kidney and liver REMEDY Mis-
G. pronounces it a real blessingto woman
for all kidney diseases.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-23

5. 8. MERRILL, Gent Manager.
Az Il. CARPENTER, Gen Pass. Agt
II. CLARK, Genl Shpt.
GEO. ii. HEAFFORD, Asst Gent. Pa Agt