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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-09


the young, and thoughtless, and buoyant,
and gay, and ambitious, and loving children,
thus imperceptibly and unknowingly, gradu-
ally push ''the old man. along to the end of
the log, where he sits musing upon the past.
Now, my friend, look at the matter
philosophically. The tree grows and
sends out its branches. Its grand limbs have
stood the storms of many winters, and under
its cooling shade hundreds have gathered to
shield themselves from the piercing rays of the
MONDAY sun. In course of time new
shoots are visible just below the old limbs,
and as these new shoots put forth their vigor
they draw vitalizing power from the roots,
and the old limbs begin to droop, and then
in their growth the younger shoots,
under law of nature, commence quietly to
crowd out the old limbs, and they droop,
sicken, die, drop, while the new limbs take
their places, to be in turn pushed out by the
same law as that which acted upon their
parents. We cannot expect our children to
entertain the same views of life as we do. 1t
is an impossibility to be always young, and
what may appear to US, as
innovations upon our own rights, is but
the natural growth of human nature. Don't
flatter yourself that you are the only man of
advanced years, who is jostled and crowded
by ''the young bloods'' of your own house
hold, for such is not the case; the law is gem
eral, and all must, sooner or later, bow in
submission to it. And yet, there is a consol-
alton, and we have it in the following BEAU
tiful lines from the lamented poetess, Adel-
aide Proctor:
''What is Life, father?''
ga battle, my child,
Where the strongest lance may fail,
Where the warest eyes may be beguiled,
And the stoutest heart may quail.
Where the foes are gathered on every hand,
And rest not day or night,
And the feeble little ones must stand
In the thickest Of the fight
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16
New Publications.

One hears sometimes of what is called q
natural bone setter" A "natural bone set
ter" seems to be man or woman who, without
special training in physiology, understands the
entire ball and socket system of the human
frame and reduces dislocations by intutive
skill.
In similar way there are very likely natu-
raj story telers, and tie author of sold Mark
Langston" is one OF them. The narrative is
written with ease and fiuency and is well han
died from beginning TO end. The scene is of
Southern life; the dialect of the natives is SO
outre as to seem impossible, but those who
know tell us that parts of Georgia furnish these
eccentrcitiss of speech. For instance, Badly"
one of the characters in the book, describes his
learning to play upon the violin as follows:
"To git to be a fiddler-a previous shore
enough fddler-for amt a-talkin' about
gourd-scratchin'- take work, and it take
weeks before got SO could chune her, and
which some people-snd there's a heap of peo-
pie that don't know that that's one OF the
mainest things about fiddlin'-aDd then 1t were
months on months before could fetch oat
chune-that is, rale live chune-reg lar and
perpendicular, so to speak. l could scratch
few notes at the offstart and could pick up a
few long towards the win dim up; but the bal
ance of 'em would fly from me, spite of all I
could do to reich 'em and keteh 'em. But /
were jes natchelly determined to see il any
man was in me and which somehow I we're
very jubous whether they were or not. Bat I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

peatedly called to serve in the city govern
ment, having been elected to the Common
Council from Ward 5 III 1868, to the board of
Aldermen in 1871 and 1872, and again IN
1882 By this service he has acquired a
thorough familiarity with city affairs,
which will prove of great advantage in the
position for which he is 10 be formally nom
mated to-day, and to which we do not doubt
that he will be chosen. The conviction that
he is thus well equipped for the position
OF Mayor, added TO his well earned reputa-
tion for integrity, independence and firmness,
aud supplemented by the enthusiastic sup
port of his many warm and devoted friends,
has already nominated him by a large ma
jority of the votes of the caucuses, caucuses
which were as fairly representative of the
sentiment of the party as any that were
ever held before a municipal election.
That Mr.. King will justify the confidence
of those who are best acquainted with
him, and give the city safe, wise and pop
ular administration, will be taken for grant,
ed. A Republican from conviction, in full
sympathy with the purposes and aims of the
party, he is yet too conscientious and indie
pendent to forget in partisanship any inter-
est Of tue people. His nomination is one
which will not only unite his own party, but
draw TO his support many self-respecting
Democrats who hold the obligations of good
citizenship too sacred to permit them to aid
in re-electing the present Mayor.
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Our Next Mayor.

It is probable thai, when the convention
meets this afternoon to register the popular
expression in the caucuses of last Thursday
evening, the minority will propose that Mar
quis F. King, the choice of the majority be
nominated by reclamation. Thus will be fit
tingly terminated the discussion which al
ways properly precedes nomination, and
voice will be given to the general feeling in
our community, where Mr.. King has lived so
long and been known so we'll, that he is fit
and worthy candidate for contest in
which, more than in any preceding NUM-
cipsl election, the good name and fair fame
of our city is involved.
This would be not only graceful but pecu-
liarly appropriate; showing how en-
tirely good-natured has been the canvass
on the part of the friends of the two candi-
dates for the nomi1ation-for neither Mr..
King nor Mr.. Verrill sought the position
and expressing the confidence of thor
oughly united party inithe ability, integrity
and popularity of the man it presents for the
suffrages of our citizens on the third of
March We are confident that such action
will tend, as did the considerate and
self-sacrificing course of Mr.. Chapman,
10 secure good feeling, and, harmonious and
enthusiastic work in the campaign.
Mr.. King was born in the town OF Oxford,
Oxford County, February Is, 1885. When
lad but nine years old, he came to Port
land, where he has since lived, engaged
since his majority, in the business OF pho
tographer. Always modest and unassuming
in his disposition, he is nevertheless widely
and favorably known as a man OF SOUND
views upon public questions, thoroughly up
right In his dealings and of unblemished
character and reputation. He has been re-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16
Libel of Cape Cod Folks.

The libel suit of Lorenzo L. Nightingale
against Alexander Williams, the book pub
Usher of Boston, which has just been tried
at Plymouth, grew out of he publication of
an alleged work of fiction, so realistic that
it seemed to be a caricature of living
men and women. Originally called "The
Cedar Swamp Choir" subsequently, the
title was changed and the book came out
under the name of ''Cape Cod Folks The
work was the first venture of Miss Sallie Nc
Lean, of Connecticut, who taught school on
thai part of Cape Cod where the scenes of
the story are laid. In the first edition tie
characters were not disguised by fictitious
names even. In the second edition fictitious
names were substituted. Nightingale, the
plaintiff in the libel suit, figures as the hero
OF the book and the satire at his expense is
of a very coarse description. The following
extract which purports to give a description
of Nightingale, is fair sample of its quality:
"Teacher, this is champion fiddler, inventor,
whale fisher cranberry picker, and potato bugger."
The youth of the tuneful and buake name being
thus suddenly thrust foI ward dnfed his broad sous
vester, took the hand held out to him. and stoop-
ing down kissed me, gu te in simple and audible
Nightingale In his writ alleged that this
style of talk, in which the book abounds,
made him an Object of public ridicule and
caused him great annoyance. He was fire.
quently pointed out as the champion pota-
to-bugger' and fiddler and was nick
named ''Cradlebow," and in consequence
his own feelings and those of his family we're
greatly hort.
The jury found that the first edition of the
book was innocently published by Mr.. Will
liams, inasmuch as he was ignorant that the
characters were real persons. II was for the
publication of the second edition, after the
fact had become known to Mr.. Williams
that the characters were real, that the jury
awarded DAMAGES In the sum of $685.
The judge held that the substitution of
fictitious for real names did not relieve the
publication of its libelloas character. There
were no new principles of law involved in
the case. The only question was whether
the publication was of libellous nature.
The jury found that it was for the reason
that 1t held persons up to public ridi-
Guile. The suit derives its novelty from the
fact that it was brought against the publish
er of a work of fiction.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

Mr.. Henry Fl. Abbey's connection with
the new Metropolitan opera house in New
York has not proved profitable, and he will
not renew his lease of that building for the
next season. Mr.. Abbey is understood to
attribute his failure largely TO The defects of
construction of the building One half the
persons in the upper part of the house were
unable to see and hear properly, and conse-
quently these seats became unstable. Be-
sides the house would not accommodate,
when filled, persons enough to pay for the
elaborate performances thought to be neces-
sary. 1t is said that about $4,000 were
lost in the opening season of thirty perform
aaces. The financial report of the opera
house company for year ending February
shows deficiency of $4,000. An assess
ment of the stockholders is proposed to
m AXE up this loss.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

The Massachusetts, House of Representa-
tives has passed the bill authorizing the S.a.e
Treasurer, with the consent of the Cover
nor and Council, to take any steps necessary
70 protect the interest of the State in the
New York and New England railroad, but
bas refused to grant any power to change
the nature of the States lien on the road.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

The young Democracy of Ohio who favor
Payne for he Presidency are about to staff
literary bureau in his interest Payne's
friends are evidently being schooled by Til
den. The literary bureau was, next to The
'barrep the most powerful motive force of
the Tilden machine. Payne also has a good
sized barrel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

There are signs that the New York Sun
Is about to declare in favor Of making Ran
dali the Democratic nominee for President
In view of the fact that the Suns support
has already killed off Mr.. Holman and Mr..
Flower it becomes an interesting question
whether Mr.. Randall will be able to survive
1t. Randall is tough, and perhaps, if he
can keep his portrait out OF the Sun, he can
stand up against its endorsement. A por-
trait, such as the San sometimes prints,
would be certain political death.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

The request of the Mexican government
for he extradition of Alexander Trimble,
an American citizen, for crimes alleged to
have been committed in Mexico, raises the
question whether the President has power
under the treaty with that Republic to ex-
iradite an American. The treaty expressly
stipulates that be is not bound to do it, SO
that the question TO be settled is simply
whether he has the power to do it if he sees
fit. 1t has been arranged to bring the mat
ter before the Supreme Court, and if the
Courts decision denies him the power, Con-
greas will probably be asked to confer it by
legislation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16
II L, 2 r Il 8 s.
SATURDAY MORNING. FgB. 1e.

We do not read ANONYMOUS letters and communi
cations. The name and address of the writer in
all eases Indispensable not necessarily for pubca-
aon but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
aunicationa that are not used
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

All the prosecutions in the State of Mis-
souri, against Frank james have broken
down because Gov. Crittenden refused to
pardon Dick Liddell on whose evidence the
prosecuting officers relied to convict James.
The Globe-DeMocrat of St. Louis charges
that the action of the governor was dictated
solely by sympathy for James. 1t is come
consolation to know that the governor has
not been able to rescue him entirely from
the clutches of the law. The United States
authorities Rave arrested him for robbing
the mails in Alabama and he is now in Jail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS ASSOCIATION.

An association has been formed in this City
for the purpose of taking an active part in the
coming municipal election, and for the support of
such men as candidates for City offices who will If
elected for the best interests of the City, with
out being under the dctaton of partisan leaders or
rings.formed for selfish and corrupt purposes.
All who favorable to the objects of this associ-
alton requested to unite with the same
Rooms No 2571s Middle st. up stairs, open day
and evening.
general meeting of this association will be held
on Monday evening Feb. IL. Per Order.
feb9 dtMarch3s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

The New York Sun threatens TO shoot
any persons who offers it an article on the
tariff. Better let the Southern Democracy
monopoize the shot gun.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16
"A Safeguard.

The fatal rapidity with which slight
Colds and Coughs frequently develop
into the gravest maladies of the throat
and lungs, is q consideration which should
impel every prudent person to keep at
hand, as household remedy, bottle of
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL.
Nothing else gives such immediate relief
and works SO sure cure in all affections
of this class. That eminent physician,
Prof. F. Sweetzer, of the Maine Medical
School, Brunswick, Me-, says
"Medical science has produced no other ano-
dyne expectorant so good as AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL. II is invaluable for diseases of the
throat and lungs"
The same opinion is expressed by the
well-hnown DR.. L. j. Addison, of Chicago,
ILL.,, who says =
"I have never found, in thirty-fve years of
continuous study and practice of medicine, any
preparation of SO great value as AYER's CHERRY
PICTORIAL, for treatment of diseases of the
throat and lungs. It not only breaks up colds
and cures severe coughs, but is more effective
than anything else in relieving even the most
serious bronchial and pulmonary affections"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16
Wanted.
Wanted.

r AIDES, Young Men, Boys or Girls can have en-
~ ployment at their own homes in a new Dusi-
ness, strictly honorable and free from anything OF
catch penny nature. You can easily earn from So
to 10 day without hindera nce to present occupa-
tion no canvsssing or peddling full particulars and
free, send 10 cents silver stamps, to pay postage
advertising, &c. and address H. NJ CHENERY &
CO., Manufacturers Waltham, Mass. jan2ld1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16
Wanted.

HtANYASSERS to sell Eagle wringers on install
~ ments. Good salary or commision paid Also
Agents to sell Wildes, Patent Button. Apply
B. B. MARTIS, Manager,
aug3Odf 36 ramDle Ctreat
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

ITO LET-Two rooms with board for lady or
Il gentleman. Apply at No. A High st.
feb16*
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FEfO LET.-First class rent, No. 40 Cedar street,
IL rooms, very nice repair. Apply to L. II.
GERRISH, corner Commercial and Cross streets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16
LOST AND FOUND.

Advertisements appropriately coming under this
head, and not erceeding forty s1ords IN length oill
be inserted one neck for Twenty-Five cents, paid IA,
GdUance. When payment is not made in adUance,
regular rates aviU be charged. The large circulation
Of the Press makes 1t the best medium for these ad-
vertiSenents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

H0USE TO LET.-On the corner Of Port
kE land and Forest streets with sebago water,
good cellar, &c. Enquire at No. SIG Congress st.
feh9< ALVIN DEERING.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

TEIO LET.-2 rents in new house. upper rooms
80 Exchange st. febl4s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

II OsT.-At the Falmouth Assembly, evening of
~ the 18th inst, Point Lace Handkerchief
The finder will be suitably rewarded upon return
ing it to "a GRAY ST., or communicating where
it may be found. feb1 5dIw*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

ENOR RENTAL "a Newbury street ten
IL ment of rooms or If wanted 10 rooms, very
pleasantly located tn Sebago water, suitable for
private family or boarding house, will be put in
perfect order. G. r. DAVIS, 5071a Congress st.
feb14%
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

E0R SAY E.-First Glass Tailoring business in
IL smart village 20 miles from Boston, fine pat
ronage stock clean, not much of any competition
best of reasons for selling. Price $1,000. w. f.
CARRuTHERS, "a fremont Row, Boston.
feb15*
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TO LET.

Advertisements appropriately coming under this
heal and not exceeding forty rords in length, scll
be inserted one ceek for tlcentyfUe CENTS if paid IN
adoance. When payment is not made ia, Advance,
regutarrates scu be charged. The large circulation
Of The Press makes it the best medium for these ad-
certisemeRts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

ENTANTED.-Ap party to adopt healthy Amer
w lean male child of respectable parentage
whose mother died at its birth. The child is nearly
eight months old. References given and required
Apply at IA Brown street. feb12*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

WANTED. "A number of saeamen to sell the
w Singer Machines in City and Country. A
good chance for energetic men out # employment.
The SINGER MANIC Co., No. Free St. Port
land, Me. feb14s
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Agents Wanted.

VyO sell the celebrated Sewing Machine Castors
IL This is no fraud, but rare chance for smart
men to make money. Complete outfit only So
For particulars address with stamp, General Agent
Saccarappa, Maine. Box 244. feb5d2ws
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TO LET.

STORES in the Thompson block, Nos III. 1l9
- 121 and 1913 Middle street, a few d, ors below
the post Offices fitted suitable for wholesale or retail
business with light, finished, airy Easements Rent
reasonable. Inquire of II. E. THOMPSON, No. 1874
Bracket street, Portland, Me. jan1 4dtf
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FOR SALE.

EyOR SALE, 81 ,OOO-Stock and fixtures Of
IL stove tinware, and Kitchen furnishing goods
Established years, doing business of 81 900 per
month on average located in smart manufacturing
town 40 miles out of Boston. W. F. CARRUTH-
ERS, "a fremont Row. Boston. feb15*
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EyOR SALE. have a choice houselot situated
u at Saccarappa, on which will build to order
OF the purchaser for "A cash down, five years time
to pay the remainder. @. j. FOSTER, Contractor
s. Builder. feb7@
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Il barns, lots of fruit, spring and well water.
1000 sugar trees, 80 acres If wanted near village
and depot. Would make splendid Summer resi-
dence. Price low. Terms easy. F. A. LELAND,
johnson, Vermont febl4*
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VVyANFED.-On the west side, detached
w house of nine or ten rooms, must be in first
class order and well located Address A. NJ. Press
Office. feb16*
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"ANTED.-A nursery maid Apply with
w references at 81 STATE STREET.
feb15s
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For Sale or To Let

rUvHE 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. F.
RANDALL CO., 119 Commercial street.
noy27 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-16

VHANTED.-Agents to sell SWANS Patent
w Ironing and Press Board combined, also sew.
eral other quick-selling pateIt articles. Ready
sales and large profits. Apply at once to L. WI
STOCKBRIDGE, General Managing Agent, No
234 Federal street, Portland. feb13.
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Books Received

Books Received.
OLD MARK LANGsToN. A Tale of Dukes Creek.
BY Richard Malcolm Johnston. New York Har-
per & Brothers. (Loring, Short g. Harmony
COOPERATIVE HOUSEKEEPING. How Not to Do
1t and How to Do 1t A Study in Sociology By
Meflsna Fay Peirce boston: james r. 0sgood
Co. Q1oring, Short s. Harmony
THE SILvERADo SQUATTERs. By Robert Louis
Stevenson, Boston: Roberts Brothers. Q1oring,
Short Harmony
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-07-17
NUMBER 20.

An officer of the Fourth cavalry saws
that Buffalo Bill has applied for permission
to take the horse Comanrhe and use him in
connection with his theatrical! performance
throughout the country. OF course his re-
quest will not lie granted. Comanche was
the favorite horse of Capt. Keogh, and was
ridden by him into the fight on the Little
Big Horn in 1876. He was the sole surviv-
or OF the Custer massacre. The horse was
found soon after the battle standing in the
waters of the river. He had seven wounds.
three of them dangerous ones, and had made
his way to the river to slake his thirst and
allay the fever resulting from his injuries.
lie was brought to Fort A. Lincoln. and re-
NAMED there until the headquarters of the
Seventh cavalry were moved to Fort Meade,
where he is at the present time Comanche
originally belonged TO Company |, now sta
uored at Fort Iouou. under command of
Capt Nowland, but IN 1878 Col Sturgis
ordered the transfer of the horse to the Gus
tody OF the adjutant Of the regiment and
directed that he never aga.n be ridden by
anyone. The order also provided that lie
be properly caparisoucd and led in front of
the colors at every parade of the regiment.
In color Comanche is dark dun, and although
over 20 years old, he is in excellent con
dltion ard fri>ky as colt-Sf. Pam Dis
patch.