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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-26

CONGRESSMAN Reeds speech on Mr.. Hol-
mans land grant resolutions, which is else
where printed, is a reasonable and just one.
But the American Congress is not reasona-
BILE or just at all times. A few wears ago
neither Democrat nor Republican would
venture to oppose land grant. Any rail-
road which asked for one got it. Now the
tide has turned and it has become popular
to condemn them all without investigation
or discrimination. The probability is that
many enterprises deserving better fate,
aPd the prosperity of which would be a ma
the lands given for their encouragement,
will be ruined, together with the fortunes of
those who have invested in them. This
freak or spasm is not true economy.
Some of the same men who strenuously
supported these resolutions are busy in de-
yising ways to compass the expenditure of
the treasury surplus in extraordinary and
unnecessary enterprises. They see no con-
stitutional, or ether, objection to spending
millions annually to build entertainments
along the Mississippi river to protect the
plantations of private owners and enrich
them. They will vote other millions for riv-
er and harbor improvements of dubious ad-
vantage, and s III other millions for public
buildings. That the land grants of some
roads ought to be forfeited we have no
doubt; but Mr.. Reed showed good sense in
saying that such measures ought to be en-
acted carefully aud with intelligent discrim-
inarion
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1t does not very clearly appear whether
the rock discovered outside the buoy on the
DEVILS bridge is an isolated rock or simply a
continuation of the bridge. The probability
seems to be, however, that it is the latter.
and that the buoy was either placed too
far inland or that 1t has drifted from its
original position. But even admitting
that the buoy is in the wrong
position the fact does not to aay
extent relieve the officers of the City of Co.
lumbus from responsibility unless it can be
proved that the place where the vessel now
lies, which is inside the buoy, is not the
place where she struck. The captain, to be
sure, says that he is confident that she
struck outside the buoy and then irifted to
the spot where she now lies, but the great
majority of nautical men who have examined
the locality do not believe that such a thing
could possibly have happened. Besides, as
she now lies on the rock she is headed south
west by west, which is precisely the drec-
tion in which the Captain ordered her
eteered
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Another week has passed, and every day
we1nave been disappointed, upon TAXI g up
the Argus, at not finding in it the expected
statement by the City Auditor concerning
me present condition of the years appropri-
atioos, which would be so much more cor
vincing Of the Mayors superior sdministra-
ton than are the easy, but unsubstantial,
assertions of anonymous contributors. If
the statement is ready, and the Argus OBJ
jects to printing L, the PRESS respectfully
tenders it's services TO the Mayor to commun-
icale the information to the public.
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The Mcpherson bill which it seems likely
thai The Senate finance imrnittee will adopt
simply authorizes The banks to issue notes
deposited Instead of 30 per cent. of it as un-
der the Law existing at present. 1t makes
no provision for the Increasing scarcity OF
bonds available for deposit, aud therein lies
It's weak point. The bill will undoubtedly
for time check the contraction of the cur
rency. but It's effect in this direction will
only be temporary and IT adopted now will
need to be supplemented by further legisla-
ton In the near future,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-26

"The Amphithestres of Ancient Rome" is
the title of Miss Clara L. Weiss little book
The author is res dent OF the old city she
writes about, and has done much patient study
OF it. The result of her reading and research
IN this especial line 10 handsome pamphlet of
eleven chapters, devoted almost wholly to the
Coliseum, but with suitable mention of the
other amphitheatres The style Of the book Is
somewhat la0ored, and the plan of it slightly
dwarfed by reason of the purpose for which it
was written-,he whole being dedicated to the
Humane Society. The author argues that the
Coliseum ought to be saved and used for
geological and Aquarial Gardens, and be
taken possession of by the Roman Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Auimals.n tits
valuable little treatise, combining much in
formation in compact and convenient form.
Mr.. Elwell's sThe Boys OF 80" has met with
large sale aud great popularity. The boys of
the present day are very enthusiastic over it,
and no better proof can 6e given of the real
merit of the book. The boys of 80 were prob
ably verg like the boys OF 'S4, and the pranks
OF the former fad full interest and sympathy
from the boys of to-day. The old boys (bsg
ging their pardon) enjoy this book as much or
more shan the youngsters, for they recognize
the old friends and ancient landmarks, and
live over again the days of their youth in the
light, graphic, breezy pages of Mr.. Elwelrs
very attractive volume. Besides its interest as
story, ii has special value as a contribution
to our local history. 1t is sketch of the Port
land OF 35. as the boys knew it.
Mr., Rolfe's edition of Shakespeare's PLAYS
has received general commentator both
abroad and in this country. The volumes are
intended to be used for schocl and home study.
The introduction and notes are scholarly and
the work 10 done in a spirited and interesting
way. The question as to how much Of "Titus
Andronicus" Shakespeare really wrote will
perhaps give special zess II study OF the pc
cnlarites of this play. .Rolle's edition Of
Shakespeare is in small and easily handled
volumes, illustrated, OF fine type aud paper,
and yet very inexpensive.
Number twelve of the Riverside Literature
Series" will be fouRd to bs convenient little
handbook for study of Longfelow's writings
in classes at school or in literary clubs. 1t is an
outline simply but is quite extended in scope
and will furnish many suggestions for a study
of the poets works.
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always belongs to pure, sweet and high
minded nature


AN OYSTER SALAD,
Ii the oyster were not so gelatinous, or If one
could picture satisfaction coming to creature
whose fate 1t is to be eaten, we should imagine
certain pride visiting this bivalve in contem-
plation of the end of his existence. He is so
sought for and extolled, fingered over and
praised. On pounded ice, gsrnished with fra
grant lemon, he rests upon pink tinted imi-
tation of his shell, and is consumed from the
tip of a solid silver spear. And here is a little
pamphlet "sll about" the oyster, opening with
quotation from the Irish Osster-eater San
oyster, sir, is one of the elements of social ex-
istence, delicacy of no age, sex or condition,
bat patent to the universal family of man.
Good in a scalop, better in a stew, best OF all
III thi shell; good at luncheon, before diuner.
at snpper; good to entertain friend, good to
eat by yourself, good when you are hungry
good, moreover, when you are not"
We say opening With this quotation, be-
cause the end il naturally suggested by the
'heme, but farther on we learn "wben in sea-
son." show to eat it, chow to serve it,
show to open it" and so on-"dietetios of the
oyster" famous oyster-eaters,' and "the
happiness OF the oyster"
This is the only hook of oyster anecdotes
which does not contain ThackeraY' s reply when
he ate bis fret American oyster. "Well, how
do you feel2" "As il bad swallowed small
baby" We have here, however, only the
Introductory part of general hand book OF
the oyster preparing for the press) and in the
later issue perhaps our quotation will be
rbaY I, LAT h,rt q,
only five cents more than stew aud about
the same as fancy roast. Now the book ii
more filling, at the price, and it will be seeu
from these statistics that it is as cheap to read
about oysters as to eat them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-26

On Thursday Congressman Miiliken re-
ported fsvorably to the House from his CON-
mittee bill appropriating $780, for a
public bnildink at Augusta. Mr.. Miliken
showed that Augusta is the seventh city in
the country ia the amount of mail business
done, aud had no difficulty in securing a
unanjsnous vote o report the bill.
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T II e Z r e 8 s.
SATURDAY. MORNING, JAN. sc.

we GO not read anonymous letters and oommunI
sations. The and address of the writer are in
su cases indispensable not necessarily for pubca-
tieD but &c guarantee OF good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
GsnIcsticns that are no: used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-26

Twenty-tiree members of the Virginia
Senate think that Senator Malone ought to
resign. Eighteen are Of the opposite opin-
ion. Senator Malone will undoubtedly de-
fer to the opinion Of the minority. he has
the example of General Butler for that
course
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Fer Sale or TO Let.

FEyHE 8 story brick house No "a Or street, near
4 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. +.
K NDALL g. CO., 119 Commercial street.
nov27 diff
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N OT gCE.

DR.. r. B. Reed, Ciairvoyant and
30 anic Pay Stefan is EOc:sted for
a short time at Merchants Ex-
change. EenpIe street. Portland,
iae.. Room mp one flight.
office Hours, 9'n. ma. 10 g p. In.
dec28 DIFF
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COpartnership Notice.

1.-THE undersigned have this day formed a Copart-
ne ship under the firm name Of j. s. YORK a.
SON, for the purpose of carrying on the Sail Max
in business, at the old stand of YORK WAITE
a. CO., No. Central Wharf. j. S. YORK
Portland, January "a, 1884. jan25d2ws
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A Safeguard.

The fatal rapidly with which slight
Colds and Coughs frequently develop
into the grayest maladies of the throat
and lungs, is consideration which should
inpel every prudent person to keep at
band, 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. It. Sweetzer, of the Maine Medical
School, Brunswick, Me-, says
"Medical science has produced no other ano-
dyne expectorant so good as AYERS CHERRY
PEcToRAL. Ii is Invaluable for diseases of the
throat and lungs"
The same opinion Is expressed by the
wel-hnown Dr.. L. j. Addison, of Chicago,
Ill.,, who says
81 have never found, in thirty years of
continuous study and practice Of medicine, any
preparation of SO great vaue as AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL, for treatment of diseases of tho
throat and lungs. 1t 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"
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Wanted.

7 AIDES, Young Men, Boys or Girls can have en-
IA ployment at their ow.i homes in Dusi-
ness strictly honorable and Tree from anythiue o.
eaten peuny nature You easily earn from So
to 10 day wi bout hinderanee TO present occupa-
ticn no canvassing or peddlDg tul particulars. and
10 samples commence work ON by return mail
free send 10 cents, silver lamps 10 pay postage
adverti,i ing, &C.. and address Ii. NJ. ChkNERE &
CO., Manufaei urers Wal ham, Mass. jan2ldlm
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FOR SALE.
Pigs for Sale.
FasR SALE.

W DIRK SHIRE and CHESTER WHITES; thor
Il oughbreds and or des; all sizes at reasonable
prices. ". 3. WHITTIER, Laudholm Farm. New
ton Mass. jan22dlm
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The number of the Passamaquoddy ribe

The number of the Passamaquoddy fribe
of Indians has dwindled down to 532
Last year there were thirty-two deaths
among the tribe aud only eighteen births, so
that there was a decrease of fourteen.
The most prevalent disease among the
adults Is consumption, and owing to ig-
norance and neglect of sanitary laws the
disease rams rapid course to its fatal ter
miBation. The cost to the State for the sup
or about $40 for each person. A few of the
members of tho tribe who have been per-
suaded to engage in agriculture manage to
support themselves the year round very
comfortably. The most Of the tribe howev-
err have to be helped through the winter
months. III the simmer season they sup
port themselves by selling baskets at Mt.
Desert and other summer resorts; but they
are not able TO accumulate anything for Win
ter. The success of the few who till the
soil has led to efforts to induse the tribe
generally to adopt this pursuit, but these
efforts have not been attended with much
success. The majority of them will not give
up their rowing life. That but very small
number of the tribe are engaged in agricul-
ture is pretty clearly shown by the fact that
last year the total amount of their crops of
all kinds was but 1900 bushels. The moral
condition OF the tribe is gradually improving,
owing chiefly to the Catholic priests who
regularly visit them, and the Sisters of Char
ity, several of whom live among them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-26
AYERS
Cherry PICTORIAL

Is not new claimant for popular conf
dence, but medicine which is to-day
saving the lives of the third generation
who have come into being since it was
first offered to the public.
There is not household in which this
Invaluable remedy has once been in
troduced where its use has ever been
abandoned, and there is not a person
who has ever given it proper trial
for any throat or lung disease suscep-
tible of cure, who has not been made
well by it.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has,
in numberless instances, cured obstinate
cases of chronic Bronchitis, Larnygitis,
and even acute Pneumonia, and has
saved many patients in the earlier stages
of Pulmonary Consumption. 1t is a
medicine that only requires to be taken in
small doses, is pleasant TO the taste, and is
needed in every house where there are
children, as there is nothing so good as
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL for treat
ment of Group and Whooping Cough.
These are all plain facts, which can be
verified by anybody, and should be re-
membered by everybody.
Ayers Cherry PeCt0ral
PREPARED BY
DR.. J. @. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all druggists.
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DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm of YORK,
IN WAITE & 90 is this ay dissolved by mutu-
al consent The bus ness of the late firm will be
settled by j. s. York, at Central hsrf.
Portland, January IT, 1884.
j. s. YORK.
jan17d2ws G. W. OLIVER
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SA w MILL,

EETITH waterpower, residence, outbuildngs and
w about 10 acres OF land, for sale. Situated on
the Piscataqua River at Aesl Falmouth, Me-, near
K. X. Station. For particu ars inquire Of
EDWARD MERRILL.
Jan. 9, 1854. West Falmouth Me.
jams eodtf
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a BRICK YARD and three Brick Machines. late
"a ly oeeupitd by the late James A. Aver, at Sac
earappa Enquire OF AMASA WINSLOW, Sacca-
ram Me- iau1 4dLf
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COpartnerShip Notice.

rENHE undersigned have this day formed copart
nership for the purpose Of carry ing on the sail
m king business ideerv's Wharf under the
trim name of WAITE, OLIVER & co.
Portland, Jan. II, 1884.
ALBERT II. WAITE,
janl7d2w# CHARLES w. OLIVER.
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Any book mailed postfree for the retail price.
OiiYEh ijliSON < 40, sieStOL.
J@ho ThST&wtf
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COpARTNERsnTP NOTrCE


FEyHE firm Of EDWIN CLEMENT 4 co. is dissolv-
Il ed by mutual co sent The Portland branch
will be liquidated by + ank NJ. Clement and the
(orham branch by Eli Libby.
Portland, Jan. "a. 1884
(Signed) EDWIN CLEMENT & co.
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WANTED

XToU can have work at your own home in new
n business whyre prddng Is required; from
81 to $40 a day can DO made; dozen samples seat
free that will do TO commence work on. Send 10
cents for postage and advertising and address
HUNT a. CO.,
jan25d1w w. Acton, Mass
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CaTY ADvERTIsEmENTs.
City of Portland.

CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE,
December 10, 1888.
To tenants occupants n nd owners of build
ings or 10 =, regarding snow and sCe ON
Sidewalks.
A 1TENTllN is hereby called TO the Ordinances
"a of the City, requiring Snoto aud Ice t. be re-
moved from the footlcdyS anG sidepdiks within the
city. shall instruct the police TO all viola
tons of said ordinances and shall prosecute all per
SOUS Silliully negecting to comply with the same.
dec2Of BENZ. +. ANDREWS City marshal.
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a EETaNssa.
Por.Iand socielY of arr.
Prasumpscot Park Assoclotiou
Il II e
Singers Welcome

Singing Class Book by e.. q. Fsn ra,n "a
having great success, is in every way a good hook
for the eac er and learner. with the best of music
and improved eleme is Has rec lived decided praise
from those VIII have used IL in their fall Gas es a,
they are quite willing TO recommend 1t to ALI ton-
mencing wi ter classes. 1872 pages. lCO se,ui
ami 30 sacred tunes, improved elements &C. So
Order 1t with per eet confidence.
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FlSTULA AND PILES

cured without the Use Of the Knife.
WILLIAM READ on. D., Hsrv ard, 1842), sud
ROBERT NJ READ IN. D., Hat yard, 1879, offices.
Evans h5cuse, s75 fremont street Boston
give special attention to the treatr ent of FEsTG.
a. PILES AND ALL DE- &ASES sDf
EssE y kss}Fsss, without detenGion from bus.
ness. Abundant references given. Pamphlet sent
appliestioi.
Office aoHrs-1l am. to pm.( except sundaYs,.
feb10 div
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a BOY in n Jobbing Boot and Shoe House to
"A learn the BURNERS and make himself generally
useful; hish hool gradaaIe preferrei. Addres
in own handwriting. P. y. BOX 1894. jan22dlw
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dissolution.

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm Of LAM
IN SON & SWASEf is this day dissolved by mu-
tual nsent. The bust viii be settled by either
member OF the late firm.
RUFUS LAMSON
EbEN SWASEY.
Portland, Jan 23 1884.
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1.-THE Bread Winners has been discussed at
such length, and praised and criticized 30 eIab.
oratels and fully during its serial public 4tion in
the Century Magazine that there really seems to
be nothing leit TO say about it Unfortunately
for it. al for any clever book, it has been pub
lished anonymously; and Thus the mystery
thrown about it has given it gloss which it
did not need, and has made people wonder
where curiosity ends aud legitimate interest
begins. In this case the unknown has written
book so remarkable that it would seem beth
simple and essy for him, or her, to come for
ward and claim the laurels that will be- enthu-
siastically awarded by an admiring public.
That it is the first novel it's author has ven-
ture1, seems quite clear from the fact that it ia
strikingly fresh and original. The author is
lavish OF materials, aud has condensed into
small volume enough free, power, plot and
episode TO have made book OF double its size
Interesting. In fact the romance of F~rnham
and Alice might have been elaborated to I'll
cue charming volume; while the Bread VIM
ners' episode and the authors views of trades
unions in general would have easily made
another OF much power. However we do not
quarrel with writer who gives us 50 much in
small compass; and we heartily concur in the
commentator which this entertaining and
earnest story has received.
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FE7HE undersigned will continue the business here
a toiore carried on at Portland by Edwin Glenn
ent y Co., and Mr.. Edwin Clement will retain b s
office at the place AID will continue the busi-
ness belonging to Beth chem Mill
jan25dlw (Signed) FRANK NJ. CLEMENT.
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TO LEE.

GTORES in the Thompson block. Nos. III. 119
- l2l and 1913 Middle street, few doors below
the pos ofics;y lifted suitable for who esae retail
bnsins SIS, with light finishei airy easements. Rent
reasonable. Inqui g IF H E. THOMPSON, No. 1854
Bracket street, Portland, Me. jan14dH
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Wapafe

GtANVASSEAls to sell Eagle Wringers Install
~ ments. Good salary or commission paid. Also
Agents to sell Wildes Patent Button. Apply
b. b. MARTIS, Manager,
aug30dt7 So Temple Street.
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wish to establish new Industry in
Maine; one that requires mostly female
labor. IT, parties DESTROYS Of inyestlga-
ting the same. " no have good location
ana power (steam pTeferred) snd who
will contribute equal amounts Of capital
wi my SELF win b. met aud the busi'
ness fully explained. Add esS
MANUFACTURER,
Portland Press.
iAn24 d&w1w
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The Advertiser now accuses US of equivo-
cation. That is easier than TO show by QUO
tation of our words ttat we said what we
have denied saying; but it is net SO conclu-
ave. What the Advertiser needs is q good
dictionary and an elementary work on logic.
From the first 1t may learn what the word
alnrm" means, SO as not to misapply it In
the future. and that TO maiutain one propo.
sition consistently is not 'equivoeation."
From The second it would learn that to make
assertions without proving them is not rea-
soning. The Advertiser is pleased to intimate
that we should have made frank apology.
What for? Aud to whom? To the Adver-
tiser? The article the Advertiser complains
OF made no charge against that paper. To
the Secretary of State? But we have
letter from him, in addition to the telegram
we printed, which is the farthest from init
mating that any apology is due from us. To
the Lewiston Journal? But that paper has
confessed that II did what il had no right to
do aud made public apology, which we re.
printed in full. Possibly, the Advertiser
thinks we ought to apologize for not accept
ing its membership in matters of department,
aud it's dogmatism in matters of reason. Not
to day, neighbor; some other day, If ever.