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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
The Cri.ic;.u. of M nurv..

10 the Editor of the Press:
Dear Sir:-Your readers were informed yes
terday morning that many members of the
Congregational Club much regret" the notice
OF Rev. DR.. Duryea's address, which appeared
in the last Christian Mirror. This is not al.
together unexpected. Those whose "theologi-
cal grain," as the Press terms it, differs from
ours would not naturally agree with us. 1t is
also true, on the other hand, that many other
members as cordially indorse said notice. II
was prepared in pursuance of suggestion
urged upon us on the spot; was submitted to
several, whose names, if we had permission to
mention them, would not be without weigh t.
and approved, before it was put it type; and
has since received unqualified commentator
We do not understand that the meetings Of
the Club are in such sense private as to for.
bid mild and studiously courteous express
sion OF dissent from sentiments uttered there
when, owing to the lateness of the hour, nc
opportunity for it was Iossble at the time. II
is well known that in Boston and elsewhere
the utterances of speakers before the Clubs
are freely discussed, the question being not So
much by whom or where they are made as
tChdt they are. We cannot think that the dis.
tinguished speaker whom we all honor, and
none more SO than ourselve1-will desire any
vindication on the ground that he needed the
shelter of privacy.
EDITOR OF THE MIRROR
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

The first monthly statement of the cOndi-
lion of the appropriations published yester-
day made no reference to the following reg
| ular appropriations: For advertising, city
debt, discount on taxes, Evergreen Cemete-
ry, Forest City Cemetery, fire department
salaries, interest, police salaries, P. & o. r.
r. coupons, P. & r. r. r. coupons, reserve
fund, school salaries, schools, school for the
deaf, salaries, State reform school, State
taxes and county taxes. Nor were any of
the special appropriations of the year re-
ferred to. Section 10 of the new rules adopt
ed last March is as follows:
The committee accounts shall, as soon as prac-
tesble after the first day of each month"; procure
from the auditor and send to each member of the
City Council statement of the standing of each a-
preparation, as follows: Original amount of appro
prlatlon, subsequent additions by income or other
wise, payments the past month, amount paid to
date balance of appropriation the first day of the
month.
1t is quite plain that this rule has not been
complied with in the first statement made,
and not only is there no statement at all con-
corning several appropriations, in fact ma
jority of the appropriations; but in rt gard to
those about which something is given, only
aportion of what the rule requires is present
ed. Indeed the statement is practically value
less as balance sheet of the condition of the
appropriations on May list. There does not
appear to have been energy enough in the
committee or in the Auditors office to add
up the few, short and unsatisfactory columns
that are presented. 1t looks like bad case
of Sinking.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

Senator Morgan's resolution to investi-
gate the Wall street panic has been referred
to the finance committee, and, judging from
the tenor of the remarks made by Senators
who favored such disposal of it, it was sent
there for interment. 1t is difficult to see
what committee of Congress can find ont
that cannot be found out as satisfactorily In
some other way. Over -certifcation of checks
il contrary to law now, and it can be pun
ished just as easily now as it can be after
Congressional committee has made an in
vestigation. All that such committee could
de would be to report the facts, and the facts
have already been pretty fully reported. 1t
could not punish any of the guilty parties.
II an investigation is needed it may better
be made by grand jury which has the pow
er to put the culprits, If any are found, in
the way of punishment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

The Advertiser yesterday printed, for the
first time in its columns, the statement made
to the Aldermen by the Mayor after the
hearing in the Andrews case, and followed
it with what we suppose is called in that Of
fee an argument" to show that his action
left it in doubt whether the Marshal was re-
moved for reasons assumed to be given in
that communication, or for the reasons sub
mitted the week before upon which the
hearing, just closed, was had. If we were
counsel for the Mayor in this case, and such
an argument were made to the court by the
counsel for Mr.. Andrews, and the court had
the record, we have 30 much confidence in
the common sense of any judge on the bench
of the Supreme Court of this State that we
would be willing to leave the decision on all
points raised in this argument to him with
out asking him to listen to refutation.
And we will treat the readers of the PRESS
with like respect,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

Mr.. Collins's motion to set apart day for
the consideration of the bankruptcy bill,
though it received large majority of the
votes Of the House, did not get the necessa-
ry two-thirds. The vote probably represents
the opinions of the House on the merits of
the bill, and indicates that it will certainly
become law if it is ever reached. The OPP
position to the bill comes largely from the
South. The friends of the bill are fearful
that the refusal of the House to assign a
day for its consideration virtually kills it for
this session. There is possibility, howev-
er, though very small one, that it may be
reached. The country is sadly in need of a
general bankrupt law, and it will be great
pity for the present session of congress TO
pass without the enactment of such meas
uIe. Had the Democrats not frittered away
the time of the ihouse on measures which
could not pass or ought not to, the
bankruptcy bill would not have been in its
present perilous position.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
why So Few Fires in London.

(E. D. Dorsey's Paper before the American Society
of Civil Engineers in New York.)l
Capt. Shaw, chief of the London fire bri-
gade, when here in 1882, said that our fire
department was defective, and left the in
ference that the reason of SO few great fires
in London was the superior management of
Capt. Shaw. He did great injustice % our
fremen. have spent several months in
London, and have endeavored TO discover
why fires are less disastrous there than here.
The climate of London offers great help to
firemen. From 1871 to 1881, inclusive, 1t
rained more than three days in the week.
the sun shines only one-fourth of the time
that it is above the horizon; it is cloudy sew
en-tenths of the time, and the atmosphere
lacks only 16o of complete saturation OF
moisture Thus wood is kept so wet as to
make it impossible to light BY spark or a
light blaze. London proper covers l22
miles, has 728,794 houses, with 3,S14,574
population; st persons to ahouse; 40 PERSONS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

The jury which acquitted Wheeler, the
Hazelhurst murderer, have thought it neces-
sary to issue statement in defence of their
verdict. They say, first, that they are not
politicians, and that politics had nothing to
do with the verdict; secondly, that knowing
it was impossible to give satisfaction in the
case they acted without regard to hostile
criticism; thirdly, that in going to the jury
room they united in solemn prayer
for enlightenment, that they might give
their decision in accordance with the evil
dence; and fourthly and finally, that the
verdict was given without partially, with
the fear of God alone. The jurymen say in
conclusion that if they erred they feel that
God will forgive them, knowing that their
error was of the head and not of the heart.
Evidently hypocrisy should have a promi-
nent place in the catalogue of vices Of the
people of Copiah county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

Wayne McVeagh's letter to Benjamin Il.
Bristow was frightfulIy mutilated in its
transmission by telegraph to Portland. AS it
appears in the Boston papers it is certainly
one of the best examples of polished satire
in our political literature. 1t is not a judi
cial letter, perhaps not judicious; but it
may be expected to have strong in
fuence, perhaps be quite effective to
spoil all that was expected to be
gained by the business mems meeting in New
York in favor of the President. 1t is hardly
to be wondered at that the idea of Mr.. Bris-
tow making speech for President Arthur
should have provoked Mr.. McVeagh to one
OF his most caustic expressions of opinion,
and he is master of that manner of dis
cussion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

Mr.. Holman is very angry because the ap-
preparation committee, after he had gone
through the list of salaries of department
employees, cutting off $50 here, $75 there,
and 500 somewhere else, thus effecting a
total saving of $4,000, put the salaries back
where they were before the ''great objector''
applied his cheese-paring methods. So an
CRY is he that he refuses to report the bill to
the House. 1t was not pretended by Hol-
man that the salaries were too high, but the
cutting down was simply to crafty his pas
sion for narairnonV
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

The latest thing in the show line is
a public exhibition Of the methods en-
ployed in robbing grave yards. This dis
gushing show exhibited in Washington last
week. The idea was probably suggested by
the digging up Of the buried Jeanette ex-
petition by Congressional committee in
search of scandal. One exhibition is Just
about as indecent as the other.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

Montreal is threatened with deluge of
pauper immigrants from the slums of Lon
don, sent out by the London Samaritan As
ISOLATION, and mass meeting is called to
protest against this way of disposing of the
London Door.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

Senator Aldrich says he does not believe
there is the slightest foundation for the sto-
ry that his colleague, Senator Anthony, in
tends to resign.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
A r1nrrrcko HTorah u 1iOi


Augusta, March g. 1884.
The undersigned, Committee of the Executive
Council appointed in accordance with the following
Resolve of the Legislature, approved March IA,
1883, hereby solicit proposals from cities towns
and individuals inducement to the location of
new insane hospital
Resolve for the appointment of committee of
the Executive Council to solicit proposals for the
location of new Insane Hospital.
Whereas, The insane hospital is now full and over
flowing with patients, and has been enlarged from
time to time, that it will be necessary to es-
tablsh another insane hospital; therefore
Resolved, That the Governor and Council appoint
committee from their own number to solicit pro-
posals from cities towns and individuals an in
ducement to the location of said hospital; to procure
plans of said hospital and estimate of the cost of
the same to consider the best method for the State
to adopt in its construction, and any other matter
legitimately connected herewith and submit re-
port upon the whole matter to the next Legislature
during the first week of it's session."
Such Proposals" sealed, and with the nature of
the contents endorsed envelopes will be received
up to June 20, 1884 by the Secretary of State Au-
gUsta, Maine.
NICHOLAS FEssENDEN,) Committee
JOHN p. SwAsEY, of
SILAs G. HATCH, Ex Council
mario oOd3m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
MEETINGS.
Portland Gas LjgDt COMPANY

K'HE Annual Meeting of the Portland Gas Light
company viii be holden at the office of the
company, 90 Exchange street, Portland, on WE'D
MEoDAf Jne 2lst inst, at O'Clock p. M, to act
40 seGelve and act upon the reports of the Pres
q. 70 choose directors for the ensuing year, and
70 acL on any other business that may properly come
before the meeting.
my12dtd Ell. DAVETs rrasidant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

Representative Cassidy says he has talked
with Tilden and has no doubt that the
sage will gladly accept.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

The Methodists are still loyal to the teach
ings of st. Paul and refuse to license women
to preach.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
Republican District Convention.


The Republicans of the First Congressional Dis
txct are invited to send Delegates to convention
30 be held in
RECEPTION HALL, PORTLAND,
Wednesday, May IS, al 3 O'Clock p. M,
for the purpose of nominating candidate for Rep
resentative in Congress and candidate for Presi-
DENTAL eector and transacting any other business
shat may properly come before it.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Zach city and town will be entitled to one delegate,
and for each seventyve votes cast for the Repubi-
can candidate for Governor in 1882 an additional
delegate, and for fraction of forty votes in
Of seventy-hye votes, an additional delegate.
The District Committee will be in session at the
hall at o'clock of the afternoon of the Convention
for the purpose of receiving the credentials of the
delegates.
Per order of the Republican District Committee.
ANDREW HALVES, Chairman.
S.W JUNKINS, Secretary.
Portland, April "a, 1884.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
BOSTON & PORTLAND
CLOTHING co.
BUSINESS And DRESS SUITS,

We wish to call the attention of gentlemen to our
particularly large and fine assortment of Business and
Dress Suits in SACK and FROCK styles. We have add
ed this week several new lines and all very esira
Dle The goods were bought for cash at very low fig
ureand extra large stock of them must be disposed
OF, and we have made unusually low prices Gentlemen
for them largely patrOnizing us this season and
Just now, those who have not provided themselves will
lind Just about what they want The prices vary from
some excellent bargains WhipcOrd WOrsteds. CaSsi-
meres and CheviOts in very handsome and fashionable
patterns.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
No Holes Only.

Other plaster have holes, but Bensons Capcine
Porous Plasters alone have genuine healing virtues
Zoe. WS&wnrm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
PURE MILK!

My facilities for furnishing this rtlcle are
lNk unsurpassed and l respectfully solicit a
trial. The fact that large number of leading
citizens are my customers and have been since
entered the business should be a sufficient reoom-
mendation. Address V. H. SOULE.
1an16eodh Woodford'a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
Maine Medical Association,

VtHE Thirty Second Animal Meeting of the Maine
n Medical Association will be held at City Build
ing, Portland, June 10th, 18th and 18th.
CHAS. ID. SMITH, WI. d.,
my20d3w Secres.rx
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21
RECEPTION HALL, PORTLAND.

The Republicans of the First Congressional Dis
txict are invited to send Delegates to convention
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

Nv. JUNKINS, Secretary.
Portland, April "a, 1884.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1884-10-06
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

asked.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

Bsney S-4ai 1-e Per cent-aovernmen's
firm stocks Lower-Fiour Dull AND
Unehspged-Wheat Lower.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

Cpl Bulk Meats-In fair demand;
shoulders 81 1904 so; short RIB 70 ~;
short clear Sc 20@6 Is. Whisky-Steady
and unchanged at 81 Ii. Butter and
Eeps-Quiet and unchanged.
Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI. December 6. - Cotton
Quiet at lOtc Flour-Dull and unchanged.
Wheat-Duil; No. red Toe; receipts
10 600 bushels; shipments 1000 bushels.
Corn-Firm; No. 2 37@37ic. Oats
Quiet at Use. Rye--Dull at 53954c:
Parley-Dull and unchanged. Pork-Dull
at Sl2 25. Lard-Duli and loweratS0 70.
Bulk Meats and Bacon-Dull and I'M
changed. Whisky-Steady at 81 Ii. But
ter-Dull and unchanged. Eggs-Easier
at a2a23c. Cheese-Dull and unchanged.
Philadelphia.
PruApE.PHIA, December 6-Flour-
Weak. Wheat-Inactive; No 2 red De
cember 7sl @78ac; January 80(9S0fc; Feb
rnsry sl3GS2c; March S33@S4ci May
SS6s8Ic. CONCEPTIONS lower; car lots
in good demand; No. 8 mixed 46@463ci
steamer mixed 47@4Sc; yellow steamer
use: No. 2 white 50; sail mixed 4IGDiI4i
January 45I@45ic; February 45i9 lj$ci
March 424@46c; May 45l@i6e; Oats
Ouier and steady; rejected white &c; No. 2
white 331a 34lc. Others unchanged.
Toledo.
TOLEDO, O., December 6.-Wheat-
Weak; No. 2 red cash and December 6S}c;
January 69ic; February f0ic; May 76c:
No. 2 soft 76ic. Corn-Firmi No. 2 cash
38c; December and year 3Sc bid; January
sac; May 3Sic bid. 0ats-Dull; No: z
cash DC asked; year 262c; May 3lG93lc,
Clover Seed-Wesk; prime 81 20 asked
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Commits ioner's Sale.

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i Wet Virgins, Pairiek j. GIliis m, sdninls(rs.
,or DO bcnis non OF Titan Diilisan, aec.sssd, vs.
Jb1mat Emmett Gilligsn and Others. IN ehADocry.
The UDdsrdyDtd special oosnmis'ionsf hervby
give netloc that pursuant 10 the ssthonty yests4
10 him " deere made BY ssid court On the n
Gsy Of Jane, 1894, be vii, on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER o, A. p. 1854.
commanding at 10 o'clock q m. ell nt public sns-
ton, to The highest bidder, u The front door a u
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part a los number thiriy.nine 80, In the sd1ltos
TO the city 81 wheeling lad out By wiIlian Chap
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missioner tss Owen lord and seenSlnx 6sssch II -
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Its triumph Of American ingenuity aud mar
vel of simplicity, accuracy and GhCapness. 1t was
made to supply the people with good time-keepins
watch at the lowest price ever known. The case OF
the watch is Of white metal very handsome, au'
looks like silver but is better than silver, because
will not tarnYh. With each Watch 1, sent
book giving full instructions. No need be with
out watch. Those avins costly ones should ais
lave Waterbury to carry while engaged at rough
work or in travelling One thousand Of these watChe
aIe made every day. and the demand FOR them ire
qrer tly exceeds the supply. The watch i, perfect
keeper, nd sells readily for $50. Among It
God points We name the following:
simple, because it is composed Of lees thaD one
ali the usual number Of paris, which are so ar.
rar sed as to be easily cleaned or repaired.
Accurate, because ii will run twenty-tour hours
I'D keep time equal the better gEades OF watches.
Cheap, because it will wear for years, and is
offered at price within the reach Of everybody.
Remember, the WATERBURY WATCH is not
n toy, but REAL WATCH, having less than one
LslI the number of psrts 10 he found in any other
toipg watch In the world.
A Watch which differs from all others in that
the entire movement revolving in the case cnce
every hour and thus regulates or adjusts itself to
Varying positions.
A watch having long thin handspring nearly
four times the length OF ordinary spring.; every
enc heng calculated TO outwear the watch.
4 Watch winding at the stem, and having stop
work which prevents its being damaged by over
winding
Awatch strong and durable in all its parts, and
calculated to do good service for years
A Watch too simple in construction to be likely
10 get out of ORDER and which, II out OF order, can
BE- repaired at trilling cost.
A Watch the parts Of which are interchangeable
and any broken part Of which can be procured al
the factory,