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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

The doctors, the best of them, sometimes
make egregious mistakes. The other day
there died in Hartford DR.. G. A. Taft, who
for years had been the leading homeopath-
ic physician of that city. When he began
practice he was sickiy, and DR.. Willard
Parker of New York examined him and said
that one lung was about gone, aud that he
could not live six months. DR.. Taft was not
discouraged by Dr. Parkets diagnosis, and
determined to see what diet of beef steak
and brandy would do for him. 1t did Won
ders apparently, for he lived to be sixty.four
years of age. 1t was revealed, however, by an
autopsy that it was his generous diet which
had killed him. Instead of having but one
lung as was popularity suffased, aud as he
himself believed, he had two as good ones as
Nature furnishes, and his death was shown
to have resulted from a gastric disease
brought on by the too free use of brandy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

ITO ET.-House No. 2OS Cumberland Street.
Il containing eight rooms. Enquire at No. 100
Franklin Street. jn28-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

An article from the Boston journal pub
lished elsewhere, brings the responsibility
for the Madigan circular uncomfortably
near ex-Gov. Plaisted. 1t is shown in the
first place conclusiVely that the circular was
printed in Bangor, the home of Gov. Plais-
ted in 1875 when the circular was issued. 1t
is shown also that the Republican State
committee. as whole, did not supervise the
expenditures of that campaign, but the mon
ey raised for campaign purposes was appor-
toned among the different counties. and
each committee man individually controlled
the expenditures in his own county 1t is
shown also that after the election the Madi-
gan circular was discussed at meeting of
the Republican State committee and gener-
ally condemned by the members, Mr.. Blaine
among them. 1t is shown also that soon af-
ter the issue of this circular, Mr.. Plaisted
was accused oft in letter to the Democrat
ic press by Mr.. Charles M. Herrin, promi-
nent Democrat of Houlton, and that Mr..
Plaisted made no reply whatever All these
facts point very strongly to Mr.. Plaisted as
the author of the circular or the instigator
of it,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

nomination means, rather than what the res
olutions promise, that determines the action
of the voters. The Republican party has
taken advantage of this trait of human ma
ture in nominating candidates whom the
people know, and who have personal quail
ties upon which the imagination of men fas-
tens by strong attraction. Has the Demo-
cratic party such leaders and will it summon
them to the front?
1t must be conceded, we think, that the
party has two men, who, although very dis
similar, have demonstrated the possession
OF qualities which attach men in numbers
to the cause of their personal fortune. By
diverse means, yet with almost equal GER
tainty they develop great enthusiasm among
the people. We refer, of course, to Mr..
Tilden and General Butler. Tilden is an
aristocrat, cold, reserved, enigmatical,
name merely TO the masses of his party, yet
it is clear that he has strong and earnest
body of supporters, who would labor for
his success with ardent devotion and admit
ration. Butler is a charlatan of the most
pronounced type, fatterer of the discon-
tented, the ready advocate OF any want or
prejudice which will win him temporary
support, dealer in political nostrums, ca
Joling, bullying, fawning, sniveling, and
brutal by Turns, and always selfish in the
core OF his being whatever mark of disinter-
estedness he may, for the time being, as
sumo. And yet it is doubtful whether an
other man in America can rally more nu-
merous personal following, who will hurrah
for him, and vote for him, in sheer admira-
ton OF his smartness, without caring cop
per whether he is sage or demagogue, an
honest man or knave.
But the Democratic party is unlikely to
nominate either of these, and it has not an
other man in its list of aspirants whose
nomination will provoke any great enthusi-
asm. Neither Bayard nor Cleveland, Nc
Donald nor Thurman, can do it, and one of
these, we expect, will be the successful
man. Perhaps either of them would seem
more worthy of respect in close analysis
| of their characters, than Tilden or Butler;
but they have no magnetic quality, which
makes them really popular men, and they
would not rally ''the boys" to work for their
success with the same spirit that they would
work for Tilden or Butler. Either of them
has elements of weakness, and neither of
them has the elements of strength which
will enable him to despise criticism, and
make his faults minister to his success.
With either of these for the Democratic
candidate that party will make but weak
defense against the aggressive, rushing
movement of the Republican army, led by
Blaine and Logan. They will have about
the same chance of success that Early had
when Sheridan was raiding through the val
ley of the Shenandoah.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

The Hoosier Democracy's attempt to
boom their nominee for governor as the
soldiers candidate has resulted in inglori-
GUS failure. Somebody hunted up the rec
ord and found that though commissioned as
colonel of an Indiana regiment he never
saw any fighting. When his regiment start
ed South he started North. In other words
he resigned when his regiment was ordered
into active serv ice. He never went nearer
the seat of war than Louisville, Ky.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

81 have been afflicted for twenty years with an
obstinate skin disease, called by some M D's pso-
riasis and others, lepFosy, commencing on my scalp
and in spite Of all could do with the help of the
most skiful doctors, it slowly but surely extended
until a year ago this winter it covered my entire
person in form of dry scales. For the last three
years have been unable to do any labor. and suf-
fering intensely all the time. Every morning there
could be nearly dustpanfulI of scales taken from
the sheet on my bed. of them half as large as
the envelope containing this letter. In the latter
part OF winter my skin commenced cracking OPEN
tried everything almost that could be thought Of
without any relief. The 18th of June 1 started
WesG in hopes could reach the Hot Springs.
reached Detroit and was 30 low thought should
have to go to the hospital but finally got as far as
Lansing, Mich, where l had sister living, One
DR.. - treated me about two weeks but did me 70
good. All thought had but short time to live.
all over my back, across my ribs, arms. hands limbs
feet badly swollen, toe-nai came of, iDgernails
dead and hard as bone hair dead, dry and lifeless
as old straw. o, my God! how / did suffer.
MY sister had small part of box of Cuticura
in the house. She wouldn't give up; said, we will
try Cuticura' Some was applied on one hand and
arm. Eurekai there was relief; stopped the terri
bic burning sensation from the word go. They i'm
mediately got the CUTICURA REsoLvENr CUTIcU-
RA and CUTICURA SOAP. j commenced by taking
one tablespoonful of ResolVent three times day
after meals: had bath once a day. water about
blood heat, used Cuticura Soap freely; applied
Cuticura morning and evening" Result, returned
to my home in just six weeks from time left and
my skin as smooth as this sheet of paper.
Henderson, JEFFERSON County, N. Y.
Sworn to before me this nineteenth day of jan
uary, 1880. ga. M. LEFFINGWELL,
Justice Of the Peace"
CUTIcURA REsoLvENT, the new blood purifier,
internally, and CUTIcURA, and CUTIcURA Soar, the
great skin cures, externally, clear the Complexion
cleanse the Skin and Scalp, and purify the Blood of
every species of Itching, Scay, Pmply. Scrofulous
Mercurial, and Cancerous Humors, and Skin Tor
lures, when physicians, hospitals, and all other
means fail. Sold everywhere.
Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston.
iY2-W&S&W2W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

Gen. L. B. Faulkner, Mr.. Flowers "man-
ager," says his favorite's chances are as good
as they ever were, an assertion which no.
body will be disposed to deny. The prevail
ing opinion has ever been that Mr.. Flowers
chances were not good for anything.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

The story that New York Independent
had approached President Arthur and Sena-
tor Edmunds to see if either of them would
accept an independent nomination in case
tory was probably purely the invention of a
newspaper correspondents brain. The In
dependents opposed President Arthar at
Chicago about as bitterly as they did Mr..
Blaine, and Senator Edmunds some time ago
gave his adhesion to the Republican ticket.
Under these circumstances it is highly i'm
probable that any one who had authority to
speak for the Independents would solicit
either of these gentlemen to become their
candidate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

A special despatch from New York TO the
Argus says that Gen. Benjamin F. Butler
has been selected by the Democracy to lead
them to victory. The matter was settled at
conference at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, at
which John Kelly, Gen. Butler, Gov. Hoad-
ley, Representative Ermentrout, represent
ing Samuel ]. Randall, Lester B. Faulkner,
representing Roswell P. Flower, and others
representing Bayard and Mcdonald were
present. Butler agreed to accept the nomi-
nation, provided no tariff plank was inserted
in the platform. No signature is appended
to the despatch, but the Argus intimates
that it came from John Kelly, certainly an
excellent authority in Democratic politics.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

The Tennessee Democracy are "all broke
up" on the tariff issue and the question of
the State debt, and many of them are
threatening to fall into the Republican
ranks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02
IF YOUR BABY is SICK OR
WELL READ THIS:

LIKE 1T. WANT IT.
The history of some of the babies exhibited by the
Murdoch Liquid Food Company at the Baby Fair,
Boston, in May, 1884 They drew more attention
than any babies prese t, as they were better in
physical health especially in strength all admitted
who saw them.
Most of the mothers as well as babies that were
at the fair took Murdock's Liquid Food daily
mothers, one teaspoonfu at each NEAL babies, from
5 to 20 drops at each feeding. Our hospital of 40
Gs for infants establishe to show that the
mortality in cholera tnfantum, teething and wean-
ing can be reduced Infants are kept one year free
of expense except clothes. Every bed is full and
home and hospital is the onlyone in Boston that
is kept open all the year, and with less mortality
than any other home in per cent. During the last
four years we have not known of case of cholera
infantum when the child has been fed with our
Food, nor a death when the child has been treated
with Liquid Food by physician.
OTHSJ (COlOFed)
Age when admitted, weeks.
A feeble infant severe ophthalmia, and bowels in
bad condition. Took from to drops of Liquid at
each feeding.
At weeks cd. Eyeids greatly swollen and ex-
tensively suppurated. Bowels not much improved.
Two weeks later. Bowels in healthy condition.
Eyes better.
At IL weeks old. Quite well except the eyes,
which are improving slowly.
Three weeks later. Eyes nearly healed and child
in good health generally.
At months old. Severe cough and fever, result
ing in pneumonia, with diarrhHa.
One week later. Coughs less, has but little fever
appetite returning. retains food, doing we'll
At months. Coughs some; healthy infant In all
other respects.
At months. Is well, active and bright. Takes
20 drops Liquid Food at each feeding. One of the
finest infants at the baby Show,
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GERTRUnE r.


Age when admitted-5 months. Well.
Three weeks later, Purpura appearedon back and
sides of her bedy, which disappeared in few days.
Appetite returned took to drops at each feeding
At 61a mos. Cutting teeth eczema on head and
face Head much infamed but gradually yielding
to treatment and finally entirely healed.
Since then has cut five teeth, is well and fat
though still having ner teeth coming. Takes 20
drops LIQUID Food at each feeding.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all indispensable, not necessarily for publica
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02
EARLE G.

Age when admitted, 3 months.
Healthy child; continues so; is taking from to
10 drops Liquid Food at each feeding.
Mothers, remember this. If your baby does not
thriUe do not change its food but add from to 20
drops Of Liquid Food at each feeding; also if nurs
ing, tr'ke yourself 4 teaspoonfaIs daily.
Amy married lady that cannot retain her
food, or has lost child under one year old
that was brought up by hand, can have IA
bed assigned her free for four months. mt
our hospital, which Will build up her sys-
tenn, enabling her to retain her food i'm n
few days and nOutish her child.
She can have her Ow.. family physician,
If preferred.
When mothers nOurish thOir babies. the
mortality and sickness will be reduced rs
per cent.
e7 SM6Wtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

Mr.. Randall thinks Congress will adjourn
next Monday. The people will certainly
hope that he is not mistaken.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02
TO LET.
10 Let.

ENIRST class house in perfect order. Nine rooms;
II modern improvements on Neal street, within
one minute of Congress St. horse cars; rent $3.50,
mayl7dn FRED N. DOW, IL Mark ct Square.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02
MARY Il.
Age, when admitted, s months.

In bad condition. head covered with sores ant
scaly formations. Began with 10 droops Lquit
Food.
Two weeks later, head healing slowly, much bet
ter generally.
AT mos. old, Diarrho@ restless and fretful.
Two weeks later, much improved head healed
diarrah9a ceased, appetite good.
At mos. old, had Scarlatina and recovered, SLEPT
well and retained appetite
Two weeks later, two teeth cut through with nc
trouble.
At 10 mos. old, 5 teeth through, and child in per
fectly healthy condition.
Attracted much attention. Is now taking 20 drop,
of Liquid Food at each feeding.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

FElHE following described property, belonging to
u the estate of the late lothian f. Clark is offer
ed for sale to close che estate and well worthy the
attention of investors:
Lot No. 261 Danforth street. containing about
$500 feet, with two good houses thereon, renting
for $3.50 per annum.
Lot No. 269 Danforth street, containing $500 feet
with two new houses thereon, now renting for $3.50
per annum.
Lot of land No. 1853 Danforth street, containing
$500 feet
Lot of land on Cumberland street, near corner of
Melen street. containing 5023 feet; of the best
lots on the street, and rapidly increasing in value
Lots No. Ill and 113 Bracket street, containing
1856 feet with dwelling houses thereon, renting ior
$672 per annum.
Lots SO to 40 Lincoln street, containing 4o73 feet
of land with two 3story dwellings thereon. renting
for $500 per annum.
Lot No. 141 Washington street, containing 1920
feet of land, with dwelling thereon, renting for
$204 per annum
Lot of land on Washington street, good location,
containing 2760 feet
For further particulars inquire of
ROLLINS & ADAMS.
Real Estate and Insurance Agents, % Exchange
Street, Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

1t remained for the committee of colored
church in Darien, Georgia, to get up the
most extraordinary scheme for replenishing
the empty treasury Of the church. 1t was
no less than grand excursion to Brunswick
to witness the execution of coIored man.
Huge posters we're circulated urging every
body 10 go and see ga wonder that has not
taken place in Glynn county before for
twenty years." Lest the excursionIsts
might not consider that they were given
their moneys worth if their entertainment
consisted solely of the execution, the COM
mlttee decided to throw in "big supper
on the steamer and shop in the hall at
Brunswick" in the evening. A good band
of music was also promised. Round trip
tickets were fixed at one dollar with no re-
ductiOn of fare for children, which certainly
seems dirt cheap when the variety and nov
city of the entertainment are considered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

FEEHE two-story brick house No. SO Winter street
4 will be for rent OF about the LIST of June.
Inquire of o. G. BOYD, No. L Exchange street. or
street. my27dH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

The "big talk" among the representatives
of European powers which is to take place
soon in London has for its object the settle
ment of the Egyptian question. Mr.. Glad
stone is evidently tired of shouldering the
whole responsibility of the management of
affairs in that country, and wants the CONT
mental powers to share the burden with
him. England has found Egypt very big
elephant, and what to do with it or how to
get rid of il has been, and is still, a very per-
picking question. If the powers will assist
in disposing of it they will confer a favor
which will be highly appreciated by all Eng
lishmen, and by no one more than by Mr..
Gladstone himself. But it is by no means
certain that they will be SO obliging.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02

CHAMBERS, No. st. Lawrence Place. Enquire
~ at the LIQUOR AGENCY.
June 27, 1884. ie28-tf
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TO LEE.

CHORES In the Thompson block, Nos. III, 119
- l21 and 123 Middle street. a few d. ors below
the post Office; fitted suitable for wholesale or retail
business, with light, finished, airy basements. Rent
reasonable. Inquire of H. e. THOMPSON, No. 1874
Bracket street Portland, Me. jan14df
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02
CARRIAGES.

EOR Sale, PhaetOns, Top and Open BuR-
E gies, COncOrds, Village Carts, Express
Wagons, etc., low for cash ON easy terms
of payment, also large stock of Harnesses
E. K. LING, Silver st. Stable. je12d1m"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02
Blaine and Logan s!
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, ID. c., June "a 1884
SEALED PROPOSALS to furnish ice to the
- Treasury Department for the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1885, will be received at the Office of
the Superintendent of the Treasury Building, until
two ~ o'clock r M, OF Thursday, July 10, 1884,
under the following conditions:
The ice furnished must be of the best quality of
kennebec, or ice equal thereto; solid, clear, and
free from snow dirt, or other impurities The ice
must be weighed on the department scales and will
be paid for monthly upon vouchers submitted and
approved in due form. The aggregate Quantity
needed for the year will be about Il 900, 600) one
million pounds.
Bids should state the price per 100 pounds.
A deposit of five hundred dollars, in United States
securities, must accompany each bid as an earnest
of good faith. After award of contract deposits
will be returned TO unsuccessful bidders while the
deposit of bidders to whom the award shall be made
will be retained security until the contract shall
have been properly executed.
The Department reserves the right to reject any
or all bids, and to waive defects.
BIDS should be marked proposals fer Ice' and
addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury.
H. f. FRENCH
JuoOuoJ Acting Secretary
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
RICHARDSON & ROBBINS

Canned Meats, Game & Poultry.
Put I'm
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TO LET.

Stylish Cottage at Old Orchard.
CONTAINING eight rooms, all furnished and
~ ready for housekeeping, with the exception of
Sheets pillow cases. and quilts which be had if
desired. Terms for the season reasonable. Apply
for particulars to R. G. THOMES, Buckfeld Me-,
or Nj. G. PALMER, Portland. jy1dtf
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TO LET,

UNFINISHED BEACR COTTAGES TO
IL LET.-at Pine Point. Inquire of II. HIGHT
Portland, or JAMES ANDREWS, Saco. jyl-1
fENO LET.-At Woodfords, on line of Ocean St.
Horse Cars. very pleasant house of IL rooms
with stable and 8 acres of land. Inquire of f. W.
ALLEN, at Millett and Little's, or address G. H.
ALLEN, Standish Me. ju3O-1
gEsO LET-Two very desirable front rooms, fur.
l. nished or unfinished; Sebago and modern
conveniences on same floor. rs MYRTLE STREET.
je30-1
MICE RENT-To let at 1871 Bracket st. En-
IN quire at 179 BRACKET ST. ju3O-1
ITO LET.-A cottage at Scarboro Beach, con
IL tanning four good sized rooms. Apply to j. b.
PLUMMEK, 291 Commercial St., Portland.
jn2S-3
ITO ET.-House No. 20S Cumberland Street.
Il containing eight rooms. Enquire at No. 100
franklin Street. jn28-1
FEyO LET AT PINE POINT.-Cottage of
u five rooms all furnished. Inquire of E. A.
WEBSTER, So Emery St., or at the premises at
Pine Point. jn26-2
FNlO LET-Two cottages at Old Orchard Beach,
Il furnished; in grove close to the water En-
quire of or address DIR. KEENE, Box "a, Old
Orchard. jun25-3
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LOST AND FOUND.

T OsT.-By lady while driving in the western
IL part of the city, gold linked bracelet highly
priced by its owner owing to associations connected
with it. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it
at the Argus Office. jyl-1
EyOUND-A wallet containing small sum of
money which the owner can have by calling
at 222 Commercial St.. proving property and paying
charges. jy1-1
z OST Sometime last week from the Western
~ Cemetery, long handled moving scythe
Whoever will return it to j. S. GOULD, corner of
Federal and Pearl Street will be ewarded. ju30-1
II OsT.-Thursday, June 26th, diamond ear
~ jewel, between DIR. j. P. Westons and West
brook Seminary, Deering, Me. The finder will be
suit ably rewarded by leaving the same with DR. j.
p. WESTON. je28-1
r OST-Between Monument street and Pearl
~ street model of a spring bed. The finder will
be suitably rewarded by leaving the same with S.
Patterson, 3791a Congress street. ie27-l
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-19
Advance in American Engraving.

A few years ago the United States
could hardly engrave a wood block re-
specially; to-day the Republic has
founded q school of engraving and two
of her illustrated magazines are not
only to he found in English homes, but
are welcomed in English art centers.
One of the most famous draughtsmen Of
the age said to me a year ago; two OF
these magazines in his hands: '.It would
be almost worth while drawing for moth
ing to be engraved as well as this. "
Mr.. Hamerton, than whom no writer
stands higher in a knowledge of the
graphic arts, in his most recent work
does not hesitate to say that ''whatever
may be the differences of opinion about
the disturbances of this initiative art,
there can be no question that the Amer
leans have far surpassed all other ma
tons in delicacy of execution. The man
ual skill displayed in their wood cuts is
a continual marvel, and it is accom-
panied by so much intelligence mean
by so much critical understanding of
different graphic arts-that a portfolio
of their best wood cuts is most interest
ing. Not only do they understand en-
craving thoroughly, but they are the
best printers in the world, and they give
an amount of carr and thought to their
printing which would be thought un-
commercial elsewhere. "-London Cor.
Philadelphia Inquirer.