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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-24

1t has been discovered that Hendricks
when commissioner of the land Office in
1856 testified under oath that he levied po-
litical assessments on his subordinates to
make good deficiency in the accounts Of
the Pennsylvania Democratic committee,
and also that these assessments were deduct
ed from the pay of the clerks in the depart.
ment. But the Democratic press has been
telling its readers for several years that the
assessment business grew up entirely under
Republican administrations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-24

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all CAGES Indispensable not necessarily for publcs
tion but guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
muncAtions that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-24

Governor Cleveland is preparing the rough
draft of his letter of acceptance. The Dem
ocratic leaders will lick it into shape.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-24

The suggestion is made that the $4,000
appropriated by Congress as a reward for the
finding of Greedy by any vessel other than
those which belonged to the Government
expedition be divided among the families of
the members of Greely's party who persisted.
AS their deaths were the result of the failure
of the government to fulfil the promises
made to Greedy, it would seem that such a
disposition of this fund was demanded not
only by charity but by justice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-24
EXCURSIONS.
HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT co

On and after June %, 1884, the STEAMER
GORDON will leave HarpsweIl daily. Sunday ex-
cepted) for Portland as follows, viz:
Leave Orrs Island 80 p. m, Harpswell $50 q.
M, 81 p. m Great Chebeague, East End a. M,
2.4o p. m, jerks 2 10 a. m, p M, little Che
beague 7.3o am, 3.15 pm, Long Island 80 m,
$3.50 pm, arriving at Portland $50 am. Ais pm.
Returning, leave Custom House Wharf, Portland,
m, Little Chebeague H. a. m, p. m, Great Che
beag9e, Jenk's II 10 a. M. 7.l5 p. m, East End
l1.30 am, 80 pm; arriving at Harpswell 10 m.
and p. m Orrs Island 1916 .. m.
Sunday Trips ON and after July O.
Leave Portland 10 a. m. and $50 D. M; return
ing leave Harpswell 246 p. m.
for passage or freight apply on board to
jel9dn CAPT. S. b. OLIVER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-24
THE WALDO

4 Little Chebeague Island, Portland Har-
Dor, Me-, will be opened to the public June
1871 18th, 1884. This Island seven miles from
liIsIi Portland and in full view of the city, is the
Agem of "Casco Bay"
The Hotel contains Sixty Sleeping Rooms of good
size, Broad Halls, Spacious Dining Room and Par
Tor. Veranda on all sides 14ft. wide, Lighted
throughout by Gas, Electric Bells in every room,
Pure SpE4ng Water conducted into each story,
Drainage perfect, Good Sea Bathing.
The situation of this Island gives superior facili
ties for Sailing, Boating, Shore and Deep Sea Fish
ing. Landing float for Boats with competent man
in charge One two Cottages to let with board at
Hotel. A new and commodious Steamer has been
built expressly for the convenience of the guests of
''The Waldo and will run regularly and directly be-
tween the City and Little Chebeague.
For information and terms address 'The Waldo -
Portland, Maine, or enquire personally of FRANK
LIN j. ROLLINS, Esq, Secretary T Little Chebea-
que Association, % Exchange st. ortland, Maine.
may6eod3m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-24

A.. JOHN S. CASE, of Rockland.
WESTON F. MILLIKEN, of Portland.
First District-CHARLES NJ. MOSES, of Biddeford
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-24
For Presidential Electors,

nePEesentau'e IN C""sroSs,
THOAAS Is. REED, of Portland.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

TH1TAKFR sTREET. sAvANNAA. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

s WORM which thirty years ago destroyed
many Of the pine trees in North Carolina, is
again making havoc this season.
SEVEN or eight persons have been frozen to
death in the northern woods Of Wisconsin this
year, and winter has not yet begun.
GREAT as the central post Office buildings in
London are, they are to be enlarged, a church
and hotel being removed to make room for
the addition.
4 MASUFAcTORY of ''old'' postage stamps
exists in Zurich. switzerland, and in Liver
pool there is q factory engaged in manufac-
turing battle field Of Waterloo 'relics."
THE balloon Eclipse, now constructing at
san Francisco is to be tried in a well cOnsid-
cred scientific effort to cross the Rocky Noun
tains literally by the overland route. The
trial will be made next week.
THE most costly ocean trip is that from San
Francisco to Yokohama-S250. The company
declare that 1t is the best they can do the
Chinese prohibition having destroyed their
former profitable business.
PLATE glass was discovered in an accidental
way, l6SS, By man named Thevart. 1t is
attributed TO the breaking Of vessel contain
ing melted glass, portion OF which found its
way under a large fagstone, which, when
subsequently, removed, was found to consist Of
q plate of glass. Inls suggested the idea Of
casting glass in plates.
THE Michigan gold mining fever continues
70 increase. and the neighborhood of Toh-
mening Is the scene OF remarkable auriferous
developments. The principal attraction is the
Ropes gold mine. which Is SAID 70 De milling
rock yielding about SIS a ton. The Philips
mine shows equal improvement, ana 10 widen
the field Of interest rich quartz has been dis
covered within mile and half OF the Ropes
property.
THE Khedive of Egypt Is always hard up,
but & few weeks ago he became little harder
I'D than usual, and sent chest of jewels to
Paris to be sold for the highest price in cash.
In the meanwhile a debtor came in uneX-
pectedly and paid up every cent OF his lndebt-
edness. although the Khedive had for a long
time mentally marked IN. G." opposite his
name. The Khedive being now hush," sent
post-haste after his jewels, and they are now
on their way back TO Egypt.
TIE ACCOUNTS OF the Paris Exhibition Of
1878 have Just been wound up. The total ex-
penses which were at first estimated at S5,-
$4,000 francs amounted to 5O,343.474 francs.
The last payment was made on sept. 80, 1884.
The receipts have been estimated to yield U.s.
$4,000 francs, but did not go much beyond
q, 900 francs. The excess OF expenditure
over the receipts consequently amounts to
81 65S 277 francs. Ten million francs to meet
this were taken from the 1878 budget. and
sum OF 20.65s,2 I7 francs remains TO be met. A
bill has been framed for the purpose OF en-
abling the government to take this sum from
the S0.0O1, 0oo francs advanced by the Bank Of
France.
Mrs. VI. J. PALMER, Of Utica, \. Y, was
married a few years ago to a gentleman who
supported her nicely. The only popularity
in the husbands physique was that his frame
was somewhat smaller than the average man.
They lived together pleasantly Tor some time,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
PERSONAL.

GEN. LOGAN's mOustache has lost its pris-
tine glory. 1t has been trimmed to moderate
length and shows gray hairs.
Mr.. BANCROFT. the historian, is, or has
been, an unucky user Of horses. So many
have failed him that he has given up riding
HON. EUGENE KELLY. President Of the New
York electoral college, donated his salary
$50 to the Little Sisters OF the Poor, Of
Albany.
Mrs. JOIN 4. LOGAN is President of tho
national Garfield memorial entertainment u
be given in Washington next week IN aid OF
the fund.
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL, who, as
leader of the English Fourth Party" is 9
perpetual thorn in Mr.. GladstOne's side, Is
planning an extensive travelling tour IN
India. Lord Randolph is sOn-in-law to Mr.
Leonard Jerome, of New York, and son Of the
seventh Duke of Marlborough.
THE editor of the st. Louis Chronicle re-
Gently received an autograph letter from
"Ouida." the novelist, which closes as fol-
lows: II fear you have seen little that Is true
regarding me in the newspapers. The Boston
HerdZI some three or four years ago had q
long tissue Of falsehOOds about me, and de-
scribed my hOusekeeper as myself 'Oulda,
Louise de Ia Ramie, Florence, Italy, Nov. H.
A MONUMENT Is to be erected over the grave
of Judge TheOphilus Harrington, who died ln
1913 and is buried in the the town of Claren-
don. Vt. He was one of the early Speakers OF
the HOUSE OF ClItutuLlllfrSs anu AuI LCl
years, from 1903 u 1873, Judge of the Su-
preme Court of Vermont. When an attorney,
after establishing the ownership of a runa-
way slave. asked Judge Harrington what
more proof would be wanted, he received the
reply, Il want bill of sale from God AL
mighty"
MRS. CHESTER A. ARTHUR, who died several
years ago, is remembered as a charming lady,
who would have been a great acquisition to
the historic women who have lived in the
Nnr mi I zfnlnra
pianist, and her playing was always eature
of the select social gathering that took place
at the Presidents house in New York long
before he ever dreamed of the Presidency.
Mr.. Arthur was devoted to her as few
husbands are to their wives, and among the
touching evidences Of his regard for her
memory is a window which he last winter had
put into the little Episcopal Church he at
tends at Washington. Years ago Mrs. Arthur,
when Miss Herndon. was the Organist for
that same little church.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

when suddenly Mr.. Palmer began to increase
rapidly in flesh. Nothing that he could DO
would stop the expansion Of his adipose It's
sue. and in a year Mrs Palmer was informed
BIZ her husbands physicians that II was only
a question Of time when he would become ab-
solutelv helpless. She therefore studied ste
ing handsome living. Mr.. Palmer has be-
come a mountain Of flesh: he is scarcely able
to help himself at all. weighs between 400 and
800 pounds, and is still growing.
Wv. BAIR. the driver and trainer of Maud
S. writes from Chester Park, Cincinnati. that
the mare was weak on her legs and short in
her stride when Mr.. Robert Bonner secured
her from Mr.. W. H. Vanderbilt, but that now
she Is evenly balanced. free from puns, ana
as sound and strong a. when she was trOtting
as a four year-Old. Mr.. Bonner has person
ally superintended her shOeing, and her per-
formances while under his charge show the
advantage OF this exercise Of his skill. Maud
;. Is in quarters for the winter, and has been
turned ont in the paddock, her shoes having
been taken of. From Sept. TO Nov. II, ISL.
since Mr.. Bonner has owned her, she has
trotted q miles faster than $40, the last one
being the best on record. showing that she
has trOtted more fast miles than any horse,
mare or gelding in the United states.
Ex-GOv. FOSTER, OF Ohio, Is going tn have
some trouble before he gets through with the
divorce suit now pending between his daugh-
ter and Fred W. Mussey. OF the Cincinn ali
Commercial Caste. MusSey was not IN " ASH
5nEton ~ hen he was notified that his wife had
eft him ami that she was suing for divorce.
/ The first notice he had on the subject was
from the publication of an interview with
GOV. Foster in the newspapers. Musscv was
charged with negiectiDg his wife. He has
never made an answer 10 Foster in the news
| papers and blames him entirely for the pub
| lefty u the affair. Mussey is still very much
/ in love with his wife. and always hopes 10, a
/ reconciliation. II that fails he viii make a
| defense in court which, if his friends reports
are true. VIII make q st r. Mussey says that
/ the Governor has wrecked his home life with
| ont cause. and therefore he must look out for
| his own heartnstOne. As Mussey was Foster :
/ private secretary for over four years. 1t Is
/ probable he has some material for fight. He
/ s not at all scrupulOus
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

The International Arbitration League
does not appear to be making much
actual progress, though its membership
is said to be rapidly increasing. Nearly
every prominent Quaker in the country
belongs to the organization, and the agent
at Washington, Mr.. f. z. Baldwin, hopes
that Congress will invite the nations Of
the world to send delegates to an interna-
tionaI peace convention to be held in that
city in 1887. Gov. Cleveland is said TO be
in sympathy with the movement. 1t is
hoped that the results Of the convention
will be the gradual disarmament Of all
civilized nations, and that it viii hasten
the day when wars shall be no more. The
principal opposition to the league is said
to be By the officers of the armies and
nayies of the different powers. who sheer
at it as an organization of impracticable
fanatics
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
Mr. arthur for senator.

The question whether President Arthur
can secure the SenatOrship from New FORK
as the successor Of Senator Lapham ap-
pears to be the most interesting question
among the politicians just now. Itseems
to be admitted that Mr.. Arthur wants TO
be a Senator, and that he is willing to
make an effort 20 get it, but he doesn't
want to make n rough and tumble fight
for &c. That would be undignified, and
Mr.. Arthur, since he has been President.
has grown 10 be quite dignitied. The last
undignified thing he did, as far as the
public knows. was to 60 10 Albany when
he was Vice President and pull the wires
for tine purpose Of securing Mr.. COnkling's
return 10 the Senate. He probably re-
grets the part ne took in that unsuccess-
full undertaking. The people would re-
gret to see him taking part in a scramble
for an Office of so much less Importance
than the one be now holds. 1t would look
very much as if he had an itch for office
that he couldn't control.
It is said that the reason Mr.. Arthur's
New York friends want to get him into
the Senate is that he Is the best manager
Of New York city politics the kepuOll-
cans ever had, and that if he is elected to
the Senate he viii be in a position to re-
sumo the place Of Republican boss in that
city. Ifhe is allowed to sink into digni-
fed retirement his talents, it is argued,
will be lost to the party.
The reports indicate that Mr.. Arthur is
willing when he drops the title OF Presi-
dent to resume that Of boss, but he wants
the change made so gently that his sense
of prOpriety will not be shocked. There
are very grave doubts, however, whether
Mr.. Arthur's friends can make him Sena-
tor. Mr.. Blaine's friends, who are strong
in New York, do not appear to be very
well satisfied with the lukewarm way in
which Mr.. Arthur supported Mr.. Blaine
in the late campaign. Mr.. Blaine who
lost New York for himself may have
something to say about who shall be New
Vl~l-g- ,,r~-4
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
EugIands Move Towards Democ

Facy.
The English papers are devoting a great
deal OF attention to the redistribution bill
introduced in Parliament a week ago yes
terdaY. AS is well known it is a cOmprO-
mise measure agreed upon by Gladstone
and Salisbury, the leaders Of the two great
parties. Lord Salisbury agreed that the
Lords should pass the franchise bill pro-
vided Mr.. Gladstone would propose a sat
Isfactory redistribution bill. Neither the
metropolitan nor the provincial press ap-
pears to be satisfied, but where there is so
much dissatisfaction it is not probable
that any complaint will be presented with
sufficient force to secure notifications
in the bill. In fact, no modifica-
tons can be made except with
the consent Of Lord Salisbury, and he
seems to be pretty well satisfied with it as
it is. The opinion is expressed that the
bill is the greatest advance toward
democracy since the reform bill of 1882.
The two bills taken tOgether-the fran
chise bill, which extends the franchise,
and the redistribution bill. which fixes
the representation in Parliament Of the
counties and tOwns-insures for the first
time in the history Of England to the
people something like fair representation in
Parliament. The working classes are made
Of more political Importance than the
middle classes. OF course in the towns
the Liberals will gain, but it is a question
whether the Liberals or Radicals viii
gain in the counties, where the farmers
instead Of the landlords become Of poIiti-
Cal Importance. The bill, while it in
creases the number Of members Of Parlia-
ment from 6j2 TO go. does not increase the
representation of Wales and Ireland.
England having taken such a step in the
direction Of democracy, may go much
further in that direction in the near future
than is now anticipated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

Alvin Robertson, President Second
Branch City Councils, says:
II use Browns Iron Bitters in my family
and l know it is a reliable remedy. possessing
many excellent virtues. l always recommend
it to my friends, and it has never yet failed to
give satisfaction"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
gsttEGHT BITS.

IF yOu don't observe so many cats about the
boarding house now. YOU must bear IN mind
that the shooting season is at hand, and rabbit
pie is seasOna0le article.-Neaoark cal.
BILL On tNBLER's proposition to keep poll
tig- out the navy yards. now that he is
about 20 retire. Is considered one Of the fresh
ct. ii no- the best, Of this seasons jokes
-Ee1c York World.
The most fashionable evening costume. ac-
cQrling TO al exchange. is bracelet OF VlG-
lets worn above the elbow. We are glad that
oar society bellies are beginning to feel the
need Of more adequate ciothing.-BuFttHgfo
Free Press.
IT does not constitute a marriage engage
ment, according TO the laws OF Indiana, TO
cali q girl your darling blue-bel, even II you
are squeezing her hand at the same time. 1t
is simply an emphatic cOmplment.-Detrolt
free Press.
An USDERTAKER in a neighboring city an
naUuce5 that he VIII hereafter conduct
''buTials on the installment PLAN In order to
put respectable burials within the reach OF
all. lie viii ask only q small weekly payment
until the whole bin Is paid.
4 LITTLE BOY in one of the city German
schools, while engaged in defining words few
DAYS since. made mistake which was not
mistake He said: A demagogue is q vessel
that holds beer, wine, gin, whisky. or any
other kind of intoxicating liquor. Washing
ten Post.
COME" cried the exhorter to the land
lord. -'comel In the Fathers house there are
many mansions" "And they don't have to
be repaired" asked the landlord wistfnlly.
Never a repairn said the eXhOrter. "Wel,
then, I'll cOme!" shouted the landlord, and in
two minutes he was the lOudest among the
rescued sinners on the anxious seat-LoWis-
riHs CoUrteT-J0ur1ldt
\ TEXAS CATTLE MAN married a refined
young lady belonging to the best society Of
Dallas A friend meeting him shortly after
| his marriage, congratulated him on his happy
fortune. ITS all right, but | had to make
sacrifices" replied the newly made husband,
shaking his head. hat sacrlnces:' - We
had to give up going to bed with my boots
and spurs on when 1 come home tired
Texas S1tiHgs.
THEY talk about a wOman's sphere
3 though it had a limit;
There's not a place in earth or heaven,
There's not a task of mankind given,
There's rot a blessing or a woe,
There's not a whisper. yes or no,
There's not life, or death, or BIRTH
That has a feathers weight of worth
Without a woman in 1t.
-Eschange.
''YEs," GENTLEMEN" he said, I'm we'll
known man. I'm a New Orker, and my
name is q familiar one to the American
people" Were you General in the war,
a. a General" Congressman, perhaps, or
Governor of some States" NO, sir; Im not
politician nor a statesman; I'm a prlvite
citizen, and proud TO say IT," w ell, 4 you
! are not a great soldier or statesman, what IS
Z that has made your name q familiar one
throughout the country Who are your
I'm John Smith. n-B. G. LO04.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
somebody win b. Disappointed

HGFTTOTU Ilfles IDe0l.I.
While the butterflies who fit around the
lights Of Washington. and the plunderers who
come in stealthily and calculatingly to steal,
will be disappointed. the people will have
occasion in the coming four years to be graft
fed that Grover Cleveland was chosen Presi-
dent in the fall OF 1854. The duties imposed
uDOn him by the constitution and laws will
occupy his attention. He has the brain. the
executive ability. the viii power and the dis
position to discharge those duties in a manner
that VIII fulfill the best expectations Of the
people. This IS the coming man."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

co UFh ITtOUNc IIitI.Is
The man who does not accept the platform
OF his party. who argues against II On all &C.
casiOns, who unites himself with organizations
hostile to a cardinal principle Of his party,
who uses every opportunity in public or in
private to teach hostile doctrine, cannot be in
any proper sense Of the word a Republican.
It matters little what he calls himself; It
matters little what his relations ,Oindividuals
NAV have been in the past; the nan is hostile
to Republican principles. and has no more
business in that party, or in any of its Organi-
cations, than any other Democrat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

A Reading. Pa, youth, who was an ad-
mirer Of the Scotch bard, loved a rich citi-
zen's daughter. and his affection was re-
eiprocated- The cruel parent, however,
forbid him tie house, aud he was forced
10 meet his sweetheart in the wO0d-shed.
While the stanza whistle, and I'll come
to you, my lad" etc, was running
through his head the other night, he gave
the signal agreed upon, but before he had
time TO unpucker his lips be was seized
by a policeman, who had been talking
with the servant girl He was locked up
as burglar, but a note from his faithful
loved one next morning secured his
speedy release.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

Notwithstanding Secretary Chandler's
special plea in favor Of John Roach and
the slOw-gOing boats now building for the
navy, there seems TO be no good reason
why a naval cruiser should not be able TO
make as good speed as an ocean steamer.
The weight Of the armament cannot be
much greater than the cargo and fittings
Of a transatlantic steamer, and it is only
a question Of the power OF the machinery
and the skill displayed in building a
cruiser to determine the speed. The peo-
pie don't want new cruisers unless they
are considerably superior to the Roach
Chandler type Of vessels.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

Gen. Lew WaIIace's recent article on
the Capture Of Fort DOnelson" is said
70 contain some important errors both as
TO facts and locations. and meeting OF
officers Of both armies on the site Of the
old fort has been suggested to establish
the truth for the benefit Of future his
tOriaus
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

Some Republican papers represent Sen
ator Colquitt as saying that the South
VIII be prohibition by the next Presi-
Dental election. There is scarcely a
doubt that the Senator is misrepresented.
The sentiment in the South in favor of
prohibition as a national political issue is
almost Hil. The temperance people in the
South favor local option, which has ac-
cOmplished more in the way Of reform in
a few years than the prohibitiOnists Of the
st. John stripe, however honest their
motives may be, can accomplish in a
generation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

People are beginning 70 wonder what
has become Of the Davis-Shermau issue Of
veracity. As Gen. Sherman has acknowl-
edged it 70 be a question between two
gentlemen, he can hardly let the matter
rest where it is. Permit 1t 20 be said that
Mr. Davis has the last tag.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

A good many papers have suggested that,
Oklahoma Payne being dead, there can be
no objection urged TO the reduction Of the
United States army. Payne's body may
be Wondering in the ground, but there
are strong indications that his soul is
marching on toward the Indian Territory,
and that 1t auimates a considerable army
OF adveuturers.