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The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

The Senate committee in their report on
the Copiah county outrages recommend that
the Bourbons of that locality be given a
chance 10 reform. If the election this fall
is fairly conducted and is free from outrages
their idea seems to be to let the matter
drop; otherwise they suggest an investiga-
ton Of the condition of things In the State
Of Mississippi with view to determining
the question whether republican;government
really exists there, and whether the State is
entitled to Its existing representation or has
forfeited it in whole or in part by reason of
the denial or infringement of the right to
vote of any portion of the people. This may
possibly have the effect of making the Bour-
bons behave themselves.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

The steamship "City of Rome'' was sig
nailed by a sailing vessel at sea and informed
that she had shipwrecked crew on board
The steamship did not stop to ask what YES
sci had been wrecked or whether the vessel
signalling could care for her additional pas
sengers. When the "City of Rome" got in
to port her officers did not report the Incl
dent for several days. 1t now appears that
the signalling vessel was probably the bark
Teresa" with part of the rescued crew
and passengers of the estate of Florida,n
The conduct of the officers of the "City of
Rome" is severely condemned and deserves
condemnation.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

WANTED young man to acta entry clerk
wv in wholesale store; must be a good penman;
address in own handwriting, P. o. BOX 1910, Port
land, Me. my83t
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

EHOR SALE-Cottage at Old Orchard, situated
IL on Oakland Avenue, Campground; contains
six rooms painted and blinded, piazza 'front.' first
and second story; will sell low with furniture or
without. Apply to N. S. GARDINER, 93 Ex-
change street. my6-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

VNANTED.-Ag gentleman of good address and
wv business capabi tiles to introduce Gebbie ~
Co.'S Fine Arr and other publications through prin-
cipal cities and towns of Maine. Liberal induce
ments to the right man. RICHARD NAGLE, 40
Exchange Street. Portland, Me- may8-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

The Inconvenience by the House in the
Senate amendment to the Fitz John Porter
bill is said to have been dictated by desire
not TO embarrass the Presidents chances at
Chicago. After the Republican convention
it is understood the amendment will be con-
Cured in and the bill sent to the President
for his signature.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

XETANTED--All those having Boots and Shoes
wv that need repairing TO bring them to PER
RVS UP TOWN SHOE STORE, 1913 York street,
and get them neatly and promptly done. may5-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

If the Democratic party is sincere in its
desire to reduce the .urplus there is an easy
way to do 1t. Put sugar on the free list and
there will be greater reduction of revenue
than the Morrison bill would have effected,
with infinitely less disturbance of the
industries of the nation, and with az appre-
ciated relief from taxation of every family in
the land
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

GT0RES TO LET-In brick building, No.
y So, 90 and 81 on the easterly side of Union
street. suitable for mechanical business Power
can be had if wanted. Inquire of JOHN @. PROC
TOR or r. X. galley, SO and 81 Union street.
may7-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

1t is little curious to have General
Grant, who after serving as President eight
years was willing candidate for another
term, recommending constitutional
amendment TO make the President term
seven years and forbid reelection. 1t seems
like going back on ones friends.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

VIZ ANTE By a first class seamstress work
w by the day or week. Cali or address S. H.,
65 Franklin ST. naval
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

The effort of the more decent Democrats
of Cincinnati to support newspaper have
failed. The News-Journal maintained a
rivalry with the Enquirer for eighteen
months and now has gone into the hands of
receiver with debts amounting TO $4,000.
1t had an Associated Press privilege we be-
Iiovo
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

The failure of the Marine bank of New
York seems 10 have been due entirely to the
fact that the bank was too closely connected
with firm of exceedingly venturesome
stock brokers. There are no circumstances
connected with it that indicate the existence
of any general conditions unfavorabie TO the
successful conduct of the banking business.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

According to the dispatches the officers
of the steamship State of Florida were not
aware of the proximity of the bark which
ran her down until the bark was SO close
20 her that nothing could be done to avoid
collision. Yet the night was clear, the sea
tranquil and the bark had her lights burn
Ing. The man on the lookout must have
been star-gazing.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09
TEN GENTS A MONTH.
Republican District Convention.
The Republicans of the First Congressional Dis
trict are invited to send Delegates to convention
to be held in
RECEPTION HAIL. PORTLAND.

Wednesday, NAV 2S, at o'clock p. ns.,
for the purpose of nominating candidate for Rep
resentative in Congress and candidate for Presi-
DENTAL elector, and transactng any other business
that may properly come before it.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Each city and town will be entitled to one delegate
and for each seventyve votes cast for the Republi
can candidate for Governor in 1882 an additional
delegate and for fraction of forty votes in excess
of seyenty-fve 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., 1884-05-09
CITY OfPOrtIand.

NNTHEREAS, John j. Melaugh and othe s. have
w pettioned the City Council to lay out new
street or public way in said cty-begnning at Pot
terry Laneland extending to Portland street being
an extension of Canton street. and whereas said ne
tition was referred by the City Council, April 7th
1884, to the undersigned, for them to consider and
act upon. therefore
Notice is hereby given to all parties interested.
that the Joint Standing Committee of the City
Council on laying out new Streets win meet TO hear
the parties and view the proposed way on the 14th
day OF May, 1884, at O'Clock in the afternoon at
said Canton street, near Pottery Lane. and will
then and there proceed TO determine and adjudge
whether the public convenience requires said street
or way to be laid out.
Given under our hands on this sixth day Of May,
A. d. 1884.
M. +. KING, Mayor,
EIdAS b. DENIsoN, Commute on
JAMES II. HAWKES., having out
FRANKLIN SIMoNDs, N'
HENRY q. SMALL, New streets.
may7 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

President Arthur's friends figure out 1926
votes for him on the first ballot. and profess
to believe that on the third or fourth ballot
he will get APO or nine more than majority.
President Arthur's friends are evidently
very wild figurers.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NNOss SALE = Residence of late Alpheus Libby
" No. 70 State street, Portland, Mine. If de-
sired part of the purchase money can remain on
mortgage. The buyer can have carpets at low APP
praisement. For further information apply to Il.
W. VERRILL, 191 Middle street. apr2I-3
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

The loss of the steamer Getty OF Port
land" near Rockland yesterday, following
close upon the loss of the Falmouth" by
fire will seriously cripple the international
Steamship Company's facilities for business
this Summer. Our dispatches give all the
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

1t is suggested that General Banks may be
candidate for Congress again in the Fifth
Massachusetts District; and the suggestion
leads to pretty plain talk by Republican
newspapers to the effect that he has had his
day In that arena.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

CasselPs Family Magazine for May contains,
among other articles, descriptive sketch, I'm
an Australian Forest" by Stephen Thompson,
"a Highland joke" by @. f. Gordon Cam
ming, The Promotion of Private Bill" by
e. G. Wickes, Mainland People," by Magis-
by the author of $50 Blue" 'The CLEANING
Time" words by Matthias Barr, music by
Frederick G. Cole, Mrs T. @. L. and poems
by Ada Louise Martin and Wilfred B. Wool
lam, B. A.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

One of the first effects of the defeat of the
tariff bill is to revive Mr.. Samuel j. Ran
dalps "boom'' fertile Presidency. Randall
clubs are springing up in Pennsylvania.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, |
Aupueta. March g 1874 {

COUNCIL CHAMBER,
Augusta, March 6, 1884,
The undersigned, Committee of the Executive
Council appointed in accordance with the following
Resolve of the Legislature, approved March IA,
1885, hereby "solicit proposals from cities, towns
and individuals inducement to the location of
a new insane hospital"
Resolve for the appointment Of committee of
the Executive Council to solicit proposals for the
location of new Insane lloslita
Whereas, The insane hospitals is now full and over
flowing with patients, ana has been enlarged from
time to time so that ii will be necessary to
tablish another insane hospital; therefore
Resolved, That the Governor and Council appoint
a committee from their own number to solicit pro-
posals from cities, towns and individuals, in
to the location of said hosptal to procure
plans of said hospital and estimate of the cost
the same consider the best method for the State
to adopt IL 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,l Committee
JOHN P. SwAsEY, of
SILAs C. HATCH, J Elk. Council.
mario sod3m
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09
FOR GOVERNOR,
FREDERICK Robe.
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS,
John 5. Case, OF Reckland,
Weston F. Milliken, OF Portland.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable necessarily for publca-
ton but guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake TO return or preserve CON-
munIcations that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

HOE SALE-Stove Tin Ware, Kitchen Fur
IL nishing Store, Plumbing and Gas Fitting Bust
ness; business run successfully by owner for many
years. only sells account of sickness; clean stock
trade about $4,000 yearly; now very prosperous
and lucrative; fine trade in ship work; low rent.
paid in trade; sell at value, on easy terms. JOHN
SMITH, JR., & CO., As Milk street, Boston, Mass.
W.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09
Flowers and Plants.

C1UT flowers Ferns, Smilax, etc. Bouquets and
u Designs made TO order for funerals weddings
and parties. All kinds of house and bedding plants
Rosebushes furnished 70 orer io1o prices satisfac
ton guaranteed. @. a. BENNETT
apfi7dlm 55S Congress St., Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

ENOR SALE Best located, best paying Board
M ing and Lodging House in Boston, at West
End; very best of patrons; house has 28 nicely fur
nished rooms. doing business of $1,000 monthly;
always full; location, patrons and everything con-
nected will suit the most fastidi u.s. Investigate at
once. JOHN SMITH, JR., & CO., 4t Milk street,
Boston, Mass. my7-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

ENARM FOR SAHE.-In Gorham, miles
N from Portland containing so acres of good
land, cuts 40 tons of hay, good buildings, will be
sold at a bargain. Inquire of MARK MoSHER,
Gorham, Me-, or of MRS. i. A. JORDAN, on the
premises. ap24-4
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NNWES p "A E, $45O = FACTORY boarding and
Il lodging house. 15 rooms, well furnished, low
rent, 81 month; getting good prices. 20 regular
boarders and GOOD transient traderun by years
with good success; and other outside business now
compels sale. JOHN SMITH, JR., g. CO., 40 Milk
street Boston Mass my7-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NOR SALE-One half double house, with
" house lot in rear, at No. 1877 Oxford street.
Enquire Of w. II. BURNHAM on the premises.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09
OHTx ADVERTISEMENT.
To the HarbOr Commissioners OF Port.
land.

The Trustees of the Brown estate request per-
mission to lengthen and extend Merchants Wharf
distance of fifty 800 feet,-said extension to be
upon piles.
7'' PHILIP HENRY BROWN, Trustees.
JOHN MARSHALL BROWN
April 80, 1884.
On the foregoing petition it is ORDERED,
That hearing be appointed for Saturday, May
10th next, at O'Clock p. m. at Merchants Wharf
when the petitioners and all others interested may
be heard, and that q notice of the above petition
together with this our order thereon, be given by
publication in two of the daily papers published in
Portland, for seven days at least previous to the
hearing.
CsignedD JACOB MeLELLAN,) Harbor
CHAS. MERRILL,
@. H. FARLEY, Commissioners
may2 div
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

TIOR SALE.-Large Boarding House and Sta
II BILE, SO rooms, at Old Orchard now we'll rent
ed. Lot 80 by 120 good well, VIII be sold at bar
change st. may3-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

VNANTED--A partner with $4,000 to en- gage in
wv an established manufacturing business
where metals are used; must be first class man;
large profits and sure sale. PUTNAM g. PRES
COLT, IL Court street. may5-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

ENOR SALE.-In Yarmouth only quarter of a
r. mile from Depot, farm of II acres, good
buildings plenty fruit stock and tools will be sold
with the farm if desired. Inquire of G. o. DRISCOL
ON the premises. may8-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NOR SALE-A new two story dwelling. ell
T. woodhouse and stable connected; situated on
Green ST.. III Gorham Village; terms easy; for par
Maine ap7-7
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

EyOR SALE BIN DEERINGs - A desirable
4 two story brick dwelling, conveniently arrang-
ed for two families together with stable, carriage
house and about 21a acres of land, with plenty Of
fruit and splendid shade trees; sunny exposure;
plenty of spring water carried into the house;
good schools and within two minutes walk of the
session given. Apply to JOHN G. PROCTOR, No.
90 Exchange street. my7-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

TNOR SALE-Sailboat and Tent, either together
II or separate. Boat 26 feet over all: tent y by
IL with fly and pegs Inquire at 662 Congress st.
maYS-2
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NOR SALE-On eaay terms; $500 buys
II finely fitted dining saloon located near depots;
seats 100; fine class patronage established years;
average receipts per week S5u0; i'll health sole
cause of sale. w. F. CARRUTHERS, "a fremont
Row, Boston. my7-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NOR SALE-At great bargain, located on
Il main street. in large-city adjoining Boston, a
we'll patronzed cigar store with billiard room con-
nected; three billiard tables, pool table;
splendid opening for somebody. w. f. CARRUTH-
Frs, "a fremont Row, Boston, my7-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09
-
BUSINESS CHANCES.

GNOES SAEE-Lodging and Boarding house; 20
u rooms nicely furnished; actually pays $500
yearly; 80 regular boarders; fine transient trade,
getting good prices. Sold for fault, owner has
made money enough to retire. This will bear q
close investigation. JOHN SMITH, JR. & CO., As
Milk St. Boston, Mass. may9-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NOR SALE. Lodging House, best location in
a Boston, paying net profit of 100 dollars per
month, house always fall every room now rented.
Nicely furnished and carpeted throughout Price
SlI00 dollars, large part of which can remain on
mortgage at per cent per annnm. JOHN
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NOR SALE-Extenson-top carr yall in good
IL order Price 1925; no less. May be seen at
Dr. Richardson's stable, Cumberland street, near
Preble. naval
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

INOR SALE Old established Parcel Express
Il running few miles out the city; doing the
work of So stores, beside large transient trade;
good teams complete; run by owner years. PUT
NAM q PRESCOTT, II Court street, Boston, Mass
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

THOR SALE-S400, First Glass Variety Store
n bread. Cake, Pastry. light groceries &c; fine
location near schools; nice new fixtures, trade Of
ten S25 daily; good tenement connected 8 rooms;
JOHN SMITH, JR. s. CO., 45 Milk ST.. Boston,
Mass. may7-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

EHAEsM FOB SAEE.-Situated one-half mile
N beyond Cape Elizabeth Town House, contain
Ing 20 acres, buildings in decent repair. Enquire
of HIRAM LIBBY on the premises. ap9-6
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

HOUSE ON NEW HIGH STREET FOR SALE
AA Contains ten rooms with modern improve.
ments; desirable neighborhood and pleasant loca-
tion. Terms favorable. Apply to VIM. H. JERKS.
.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

HOUSE FOR SALE-One and a half story
Al house, No. Is Mayo St., good sewerage; Seba-
go water. enquire of II. T. PLUMMER, No. SO
Union st. navel
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09
For Sale or no Lei
LOST AND FOUND.

n OST.-The last night of the Hospital Fair a
H. pair of Opera Glasses marked Louise. The fin
der will be rewarded by leaving the same at this
office. may3-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

GTORAGE OF FURNETURE.-Partie
- wishing to store furniture for the season or
longer, can be accommodated at Storer Brothers
building, at reasonable rates. NSrORER BROTH
ERS. maya
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

E3OR SALE-One thirty-second Schr. "Lucy A
IL Davis Enquire Of RYAN IL KELSEY, 243
Commercial St. ap26-2
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NOR SALE-In Gorham village o good farm
T. of IL acres, with fine house and out buildings;
house contains IL rooms in good repair, there is
good garden stocked with grape and strawberry
vines, currant bushes &C., terms easy. b. SHAW,
1917 Exchange st. mayS-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

TTyOR SALE-$500 buys an old established
II Small wares and Ladies' Furnishing Goods,
Toys, Confectionery and general variety store.
Tenement of 8 rooms connected $25 only, rent
for all. Splendid chance to step into good paying
business. Sold for no fault. JOHN SMITH, JR.
& CO., 40 Milk ST., Boston, Mass. ma39-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NOR SALE -S30O-variety Store, Confec.
n tionery, Cigars, Tobacco, &C.. four nice show
cases, we'll stocked, doing successful business,
fine Summer trade always, low rent; owner sells ON
account of change in business. win beer a sue
cessful investigation. JOHN SMITH, JR., & CO.,
As Milk St., Boston, Mass. may7-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

TNOR RALE-S550 buys fine located and
Il well paying Meat snd Provision Store and
successfully IL years. Low rent $1S month.
Good fixtures; Trade $500 monthly; Good prices;
JOHN SMITH, JR., 81 CO., 45 Milk ST., Boston,
Mass. may7-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

WANTED situation as travelling salesman
w for wholesale grocery, -four or produce
house, by middle aged man who has had twenty
years experience in the retail Grocery and Provision
trade; best of references given. Address, Box SO,
Gorham, Maine. m2-2
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09
D0 LET-Truo's laundry, at Old orchard.

TNlO RIHT-Rent of nine rooms on Gilman street.
Il Apply to S. H. JOSE, "a Bramhall street.
apr15-4
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

Special Rates for the Campaign.
To new subscribers, during the political
campaign Of 1884, the price Of the DAILY
PRESS will be
FIFTY CENTS A MONTH.
1.-THE Portland Daily PRESS is the largest daily
paper published in the State, and has the largest
circulation. AT the special rates it is also the
To new subscribers, during the campaign,
the price of the WEEKLY PRESS, an s page
paper containing digest of all the contents
of the Daily, will be
TEN CENTS A MONTH.
In all cases the money must accompany
ne order.
Papers discontinued at expiration of time
paid for.
Subscriptions at these rates received for
for any term of months not extending be.
yond November Is, 1884.
TRY THE PAPER ONE MONTH.
Address,
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.,
Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

NOR sALE-Soh. ''star," 129 tons register
IL well found in CHAINS anchors, sails, &c: now
in Portland Inquire of GALLAGHER & CO. Shin
Brokers, 129 Commercial St, Portland, Me. my6-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

ENOR SAEE-At a bargain if sold at once, %
It acres of land good nursery and orchard of
pear, plum and apple trees: pleasantly located,
about 2 miles from Portland and near posotfice,
school ana church. JOHN c. PROCTOR, 90 Ex-
change street. my6-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

XNANTED-A young American lady of some
w musical ability and good address to travel in
a pleasant and easy capacity. Work light. All ex-
penses paid. Pay small. Address M. A. G., Press
Ofice. may5-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

XNTANTED-To Hotel or Restaurant propre-
w tors l am ready to engage my services
as manager or as assistant, have had twenty
(2Ol years experience. Can present first class ref
dress M. G. W., Woodfords. Deering, Me. aprS-5
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

a LADY, gentleman and two children require
"A board with nice rooms in genteel neighbor-
hood. Address CLARK, Press Office.
VETANTED--Ag good Blacksmith on light car
workman and reasonably quick Address c. F..
PACKARD & Co WEST Pennington, Me. ap26-2
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09

TNOEg SALE.-A desirable stand at Lunt's Cor
IL ner Deering, close to Ocean Street Cars.
Good finished house and stable with three stalls,
acres of land good for gardening. Fruit trees and
grape vines Apply to n. S. GARDINER, % Elk
change Sc. may3-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-09
TO LET.

HOB RENT-A two story brick house, wester-
a. ly part of city, containing 10 good rooms in
nice order; price $4,000 per month. Apply to j. g.
PROCTOR, Centennial Block. my7-l