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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
ThemYear's Failures.

From the annual circular issued from the
mercantile agency of Messrs. R. G. Dun q
Co. flNew York, it appears that during the
year which has just closed 9,184 failures
occurred in the United States, with acgre-
gate liabilities of $173, OO0. 900. During the
previous year there were 8,73S failures, with
aggregate liabilities of $10l ,547, 1914 The
bad times which followed the war reached
their climax in the year 1878. when the num-
Der OF failures mounted up above 10000,
and the liabilities above $234, 100000. The
year 1879 showed a rapid Improvement.
The plumber of failures fell off a third from
the preceding year, and the liabilities over
two-thirds. 1880 showed still further i'm
provement, the total number of failures be-
ing only 4,735 and the liabilities only $685.
752. 600. With that year the tide turned in
the other direction, and the next year
showed an increase of thousand in the
number of failures, and nearly 500, OO0, 900
in the amount OF liabilities The next years
record showed further increase of very
nearly the same amount both in numbers
and liabilities, and the record of the last
year shows that the upward tendency has not
been checked. These figures are not so dis
couraging, however, as they at first glance
appear. Though the number of failures
last year almost equalled the number for
1878, when compared with the number of
firms doing business in the country it will
be found to be so per cent. small
er. In 1878 there were 100000 names
reported as in business In the United
States; in 1888 this number had risen
TO 100000, SO that really the per cent.
of failures in 1883 is not much over half what
1t was in 1878, while the liabilities are over
$50, 000, 900 less.
commercial disasters in the pas. three years
chiefly to over-productioD, but in view of
the enormous increase OF business firms
1t is quite as likely to be chiefly attributa-
BILE to the overcrowding of the ranks
of trade which followed the prosperous
year of 1880. Only little over one par
cent. of those engaged in business
have failed, and this cannot be regarded as
an extraordinarily large proportion, though
It is an increase over the per cent. of 1882.
The fact probably is that great many peo-
pie who bad little money and little mercan-
tile capacity were lured into business by the
remarkable prosperity of 1880, and that
these are gradually suceumbing to the inev-
liable. This would account for the large
number of small failures which are report
ed.
The circular is inclined TO take cheerful
view of the future. ''Unlike previous years
In which mercantile disasters have been
most numerous, the country. far from pre-
senting symptoms of exhaustion, seems to
lack no single element contributing to its
great growth and prosperity" The eoun-
try is Itself sound, and the ability of con-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02

Mr.. W. Fl. q. Murray, who was once
called Reverend, but has forfeited the title,
does not venture TO bring TO Portland the
discourse in advocacy of easy divorce with
which he began the season in New York, If
Mr.. Murray would remain in private life
there would be no occasion to say anything
about him, but his return to the lecture
platform is challenge which can be best
rebuked by emphatic neglect.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02

Discocery Of Interesting Records IN the Port
land Custom House Relating t, Portland
PriOdteers IN the Last Var with England
The Three-Masted Schooner "Dart"-Loq of
Her First Cruise-Her Prizes-Her Most
Famous Capture Old "Dort" Rum and
"-4dn1irar Rum.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
$500 REV ARD.

FHNHE City Ordinance provides that "No person
without authority of the Municipal Officers, or
from the Gas Light Company, shall light extin-
guish any Street Lamp, under a penalty not less
than I've dollars, nor more than ten dollars for
each offence"
This orliil anee will be strictly enforced and a re-
ward OF five dollars will be paid by the Gas COmpa-
ny for the detection OF anv person vi lating 1t.
BENZ. f. ANDREWS.
decl3dlm City Marshal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
DON'T WAIT.

Write TO for these testimonials in full or send
direct to the parties. All are absolutely true and
given without our knowledge solcitati IN. Don't
wait. Now is the time ! cure every species of Itch
ing, Sea y, Pimply. Scrofulous, Inherited Conta-
gious, and Copper-colored Diseases of the Blood
skin, and Scalp with Loss of hair.
Sold by all druggists Price: CUTIcURA 30 cts ::
REsoLvENT, 81; SOAP, rs cts. PorTER DRUG AND
CHEMICAL Co., 30 ton, Mass.
R ~ A EIvNvV For Rough, Chapped and
NE N.IA ~ A IL Oily Skin, Blackheads and
Skin Blemishes use CUTIcuRA SOAR.
Raz jan2WS&w2~1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
ALMOST INCREDIBLE,

James e. Richardson, Custom House, New
Orleans, on CATH says,-In $40 Scrofuous Ulcers
broke out on my body until was mass of c, rrup-
ton. Everything known to the me ical faculty was
tried in vain. ! became mere wreck AT times
could not lift my hands TO my head could not turn
in bel; in constant pain, and looked upon life
as curse. No relief or cure in ten years. In 1880
heard of the CUTIcURA REMEDIES used them and
was perfectly cured
Sworn 10 hefnre IL 6 Com i d or wEOII
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
COMPREHENSIVE NorrcR.
Notice of COparinerSbip.

EEtHE undersigned have this day formed copart-
Il nership under the firm name of HALL & HAS
ELL, for the purpose of transactng general Ship
Brokerage aud Commission bushes, at II CONNER
cial street.
ALBERT b HALL,
CHAS. o. HASKELL.
portland, Jan. LIST, 1884. janld1W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
IT FL e PR e s S.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JAY. 2.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all indispensable not necessarily for publica-
tion but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
Notice of Dissolution.

fEtHE copartnership heretofore existing under the
l. firm name. of RUMERY, BiRN Me q CO., is
Thu ston retiring
The remaining partners, j. Rumery and D. BirDie
Will carry on the lumber emulsion business as
heretof re urder the same firm name.
Portland, Jan. J, 1884 jan1d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
Dissolution OF Coparsnersg.ip.

THE firm of Williams Pulsifer g. Co.. is this day
dissolved by NUT lal consent. Either partner
IS authorized to sign in settlement of accounts
Leonard Williams. @. r. Pulsifer W. A. Skiln
The business formerly carried on by the above firm
will be continued by TIE undersigned at the same
place, SO Conn ercial st uader the firm name of
Williams, Skiin & Co.
LEONARD WILLIAMS,
Janldlws w. A. SKILLlN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
MORE WONDERFUL YET.

AL K. Carpenter, Henderson. N Y. cured Of
Psoriasis or Leprosy, of twenty years standing by
CUTIcuRt REMEDIES. The most wonderful cure on
record. dustpan full of scales fell from him daily
PHYSICIANS and his friends thought he must die
Cure sworn to BET re justice of the peace and Hen
dersoa's most prominent citizens.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
STILL MORE so.

VIII HHcDenaid, 2542 Dearborns Street, Chi
csgo, gratefully acknow edges a cure of Eczema or
Salt Rheum on head, neck, face, arms and legs for
seventeen years. not able to move, except on hands
and knees for one year; notable To help himself for
eight years; tris hundreds Of remedes doctors pro
nounccd his case hopeless permanently cured by the
CUTICURA REMEDIES.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ING.
EPPS'S COCOA.
RREAKFAsT.

"By thorough knowledge of the natural laws
triton and by careful application of tie fine
properties of well-seected Cocoa Mr. Epps bas pro-
yded our breakfast tables with delicately favored
bills. 1t is by the judicious OF such articles of
diet that constitution may be gradually built up
until ST. ong enough to resist every tendency to dis
around us ready to attack wherever there is
weak point. We may escape many fatal shaft
and properly noursheo frame."-C Grill Service Ca
zette.
Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold in
tins only t1sfb and tb) by Grocers, labelled thus:
JAMES EPPs 81 CO., Homeopathic Chem
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
(I1iltiiCll|.ra
AyS1A/EE2E5qT SA2VLY/PpC
A Positive Cure for Every Form of
Skin and Blood Disease. from
PigRsrAlas tn q epnTx.Na

THOUSANDS OF LETTERS in our possession re-
peat this story: have been a terrible sufferer
for years with Blood and skin Humors: have been
oblige to shun public places by reason of my dsiig-
uring humors; have lad the best physicians; have
spent huLdreis OF dollars aid got no real relief un-
til used the CUTIcURA REsoLvENT. the new BIoo
Purifier, internally, and CrrrIcURA and CuTIcURA
SOAP the Great Skin Cures and skin Beautifiers.
externally, which lave cured me and left my skin
and blood as pure as chds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
Because it is True

All schools of medicine agree that Benson's Cap
ciae Porous Plasters is the best external remedy
KNOWN Zoe. jan2 WS&w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02

City of Portland.


CITY MARsHAL's 0FFIcE,l
December 10, 1888.
To tenants occupant a~d owners of build
lngs or 10 y, regarding snow a nd See ON
Sidewalks.
a TTENTInN is hereby called TO the Ordinances
"a OF the City. requiring Saos1 and Ice be
moved from the JOOttcdys anG sidesrdiks within the
CITY, shall instruct the police to note all viola
tons of said ordinances and shall prosecute all per-
sons Uil,iully negecting to comply with the same
dec20u BEN J.F. ANDREW City Marshal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
To1HE PUBLIC,

If in want Of = new furnace beg to direct Your
attention TO the Kohler Hot Air Furnace. Its su-
periorIty over all others will demonstrate if you
win call at my store. The following well known
persons ha, Q the KohIer:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
In HnsnIven.r.

Conrt of Insolvency fo= the County of Cumberland
State of Maine
December 26th, A. d. 1888.
In case Of AUGUSTUS W. SYLVESTER, Insolvent
Debtor
YHlHIS s to give notice that the twentysxth day
4 of December A D. 1873, a warrant in Insolvency
was issued By Henry c. Peabody, Judge of he Court
Of Insolvency for said County Of Cumberland against
the estate of said
AUGUSTUS W. SYLVESTER. of Cape Elizabeth,
adjudged to be insol Sent debtor on petition of
said debtor, which petition was hed on the tweuty-
SIKH day of December A. ID. 1883, TO which date
interest ON claims is 20 be computed.
That the payment of any debts TO or by said debt.
or and the transfer and delivery of any property
by him are forbidden BY law
That a meeting of the creditors Of said debtor
to prove their debts and choose more assign es
OF his estate, viii be held at Court If Insolvency
to he holden az Probate Court room. in said Port
land, on the seventh day of January A. ID.
1884, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. H. K SARGENT
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger Of the Court Of Ius OIL
vency for said County u Cumberland
dec27&jap3
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
NE. G. NI. Asso cinfion.

a STATED meeting Of tbs Maine Charitable
IA Mechanic Association viii be held in the Ii
brary Room, Mechanics Building on Thursday.
Evening Jan. Ord, at 7.30 O'Clock.
janldtd R. b. SWIFT, Recording Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
NOTICE,

g. T.. 81 r. C. SWIFT having pur-
chased the interest of THOS. W..
WHEELER, lisa the firm of wheel
eF, Swift & co., they VIII carry ON
the bus mess under the firm name
OF PORTL AND BEEF Co.
Portland, Jan. LIST. 1884, jan1d3ts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
Historical Alen1orauaa.

tUnder this headline viii be published from tine
to time articles of an historical character relating
chiefly to the District and State of Maine, written
especially for the PREssl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
uEREsY 1iavEN- tha, =

NOTICE Hs HEREBY sssrFN, that the
~ suhscrber has been duly appointed and taken
upon himself the trust of Administrator OF the IS
tate of
ALMoN L. HoBsoN, late ~ Portland,
in the County of Cumberland deceased ami efvon
bonds az The law directs. All rtrsOus hay.np do
usan0s upon the estate Of said deceased are re-
CURED u exhibit the same and all persons intebs-
cd u said estate called upon a. make ray
nent to
FREDERICK w. BOBSoN, Adiahistrator.
Portland Dec. 18th, 1888 d-c2IdIawF.,,ss
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02
GiIbert's Dancing Academy.

Class IN Wal zing Monday and Thursday Even
ings Wsltzing Matinee Christmas afternoon COM
cling vt 2.30. Assembly Christmas evening,
(Tuesday) 7 ekets # admission TO Matinee 90 cts.
Assembly 75cts. Tickets for afternoon and even
ing Sl.00. dee19dn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-02

PORTLAND PRTVATEERS IN THE VAR
Of 1812--NO. i,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

A RTISTS' OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES new supply.
"A consisting of Brass, Zinc and extra large
Paper Machc Plaques and Rims; also Wlndso. q
Newtons Oils and Paints and La Croix China
Paints at ]. D. H. LUNT'S,
decS F. cor King and Washington SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

AEDICiNfL.
On THE Road.


G,.rmsrcior Trarclsrs at li'aySidc iaH-Soartting
10 PIT in u GripSack.
Gentlemen, almost envy you the positions
YOU fill your experience oI the word: your
,uogledgc of business: tho changing sights yau
SEE. and all that, you know.
Thi. warmly expressed regret fell FROM ih" iiis
Of All elderly pleasure tourist, last August, and
was addressed to a scmi-crclc OF coIumerci:I tray
rler, seated on the porch Of the iindell Hotel! ST.
Louis Mo-
Yes responded New York representative OF
IN, profession "a drummer isn't without ms
treasures but he runs his risks too-rIskS outside
The chances of railroad collisions and steamboat
explosions
''Wha. risks for instance:
This. for instance" said Nj. ". y. franklin,
who was then travelling for al Eastern house. and
i, known to merchants in all parts o! th@c"UhirE:
The rish-~which, indeed. amounts almost 10 u!
ccrtainty-of getting the dyspepsia from perrctn"i
change of diet and water and from having no tX
ed hours for eating and sleeping. my5cN was
an example | say Uas, for am all rlght now.
no discount on your digestion :: broke III Il
Chicago dry goods traveller, lighting ms c!G'r
aircsh
Not 4 quarter per cent. Bat had to give up
travelling for a while. The dyspepsia ruined my
u,per Finally | came across an advertise
:nrnt of PARKEE'S Tonic. | tried II and It hEcd
me up to perfection. There is notnla& on c"rth
n my opinion. equal to il cure i"rGy ySEris!..
Mrssrs ulSCuX * Co. o. New York. tn" pro-
prctors, hold a letter from Mr.. Franklin stating
That precise fact PARKER'S ToHIc aids Dig s'":i.
cures Malaria Fuvers., heartburn, Headache,
Coughs and Colds and al! chronic disease al ihc
Liver and Kidneys. Put Il bottle IN yGrr T;iis@.
Prices 50c aud 81. Economy u: larger s!H".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

A SK your grocer for SWISS PROCESS PAT
II ENT FAMILY FLOUR.
CHAs. s. TAYLOR, Jr.,
ian12 Il King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
CONFECTIONERY.

HENRY BRENGLE, No. 100 King street, ha,
made arrangements to supply the PEOPLE
of alexandria during ALL SEASONS with the
best and cheapest goods in his line. He offers all
the dclicacies of the season. For years he has
catered of the best to the people in Alexandria
and the surrounding country, and the past is his
warrant for the future.
PURE CANDIES, BRENGLES ICE CREAM
aud Dessert Pies-specialties; Black, Fruit
Pound, Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and Plain
Cakes, are sold cheaper than they can be manu-
featured at home. Also Cream Pufs Tarts and
Pastry, Candies and Tafy Of all kinds. Pies
speciaty. Fruits, Nuts, Confectioneries, Caro-
mels and Sugared Fruits He furnishes the best,
aud caters for families fairs, balls, aud entertain
mcnts dec1O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

r ANDRETH'S EXTRA EARLY PEAS Beans,
IL Cabbage, Parsnip, Lettuce, Tomato and all
other Garden Seed, second supply, just received
from the old and reliable house of d. Landrcth &
Sons, which we offer at lowest prices.
feb1S E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
Exchange & Ballard House
LOTTERY.
DISMAL SWAMP LOTTERY CO..
LOTTERY.
OF NORFOLK, VA.

OF NORFOLK, VA.
The franchise Of this enterprise is based upon
the chartered right granted to the Dismal Swamp
Canal Company, and the legality has been repeat
cdly tested before the Courts of the State.
The purpose in view is the Improvement and
extension" Of the Canal, thus securing great pub
lie benefits.
Its fair conduct has already secured public con-
fidencc, and the next drawing will be made on the
18th. APRIL 1884, before the public in NOi.
folk Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
CLASS +. SCHEME:
CAPITAL PRIZE S5,WM.

:l5G Prizes distributing $13.O50
TICKETS ONLY 81.
Plan of Lottery similar to that of Louisiana
Company.
J. F. HORBACH, Manager.
Address all applications for information, tickets
| or agencies II j. L. IIOKBACH. POI Main street,
Norfolk. Va.
The undersigned supervised the Drawing Class
l. Of the Dismal Swamp Lottery Company and
certify that it Was conducted with strict fairness
tn :il interested.
GE9s, GE4; + pIcKETT k9sEET' Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

uORsETS. CORSETS! CORSETS!-Dr. Scott's
u Electric, Dr. Warmers Automatic. Dr. war.
ners Coralinc, DR.. Warmers Nursing, IN al Sizes
~ BROWN & CHAPMAN'S,
rc,5 1O2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

ALL WINTER GOODS AT GREATLY ne
II duced prices, at .v,,,prp,c
feb7 AMOS y. H.--- Ola 1le - 1-- :.
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EMEMBER THAT NO COTTON BAGS have
II to be made for the Textile Filter r. Gobce lo''
feh12 MCLEAN & UHLER, 80 King ST.
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GARDEN SEED-Landreth's Garden Sssu IT,
~ ceiFeu S5 King street.
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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-28

The Fernandina Mirror appeals. in
an open letter to the magistrate for
protection to the citizen against the
vile tongues Of the people who make
speeches on the sidewalks and corn
ers of our towns. Everywhere it is
a nuisance. As the Mirror says, la
dies are afraid to pass, and parties
living near are compelled to close
their windows, yet it is merely a
habit, often carelessly INDUCED by
good men who are scarcely conscious
of what they are saying. Our CO.
temporary appeals to the Justice for
protection to the public. But we
must go deeper to reform such abu-
ses. Public opinion allows it and as
long as this is so, magistrate or po-
liceman will find himself powerless
to all good purpose.
The citizen should make the atii-
dayit and see that the offender is
punished. Such towns as Palatka
and Fernandina can i'll afford induI-
gence in such odious habits. 1t is
unpleasant to the visitor, disgusting
to many citizens and fearful to la
dies. But the magistrate cannot be
expected to act as detective and po-
liceman in his own court, If the
offender fails to receive legal justice
at his hands, excoriate him, but the
community should be blamed when
the offender escapes arrest for a no
torious breach Of the law.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-28
rHErEMpERANCE CONVENTION

The friends of the temperance
movement will hold 4 convention in
PaIatka on July 4th, prox., to take
counsel with each other as to the
best means of impressing their opin-
ions upon the people of the State.
The pamphlet issued by the county
convention of the Local Option AL
lance, on April 2nd, states clearly
and forcibly the views and hopes
entertained by some of the most
earnest minds among us on this
question. They give the social,
economic and financial evils of ex-
cessive drinking as known to every
reader and thinker in the land; they
give the effect of the local option
law in Maine and Kansas; they re-
mind us that they seek no emolu-
ment or office for themselves. and
conclude thus:
1--WE are in no sense a party. We
deplore any involvement of our As.
ISOLATION with party politics. When
we ask for conservative legislation
we do so as citizens of the State OF
Florida, on high moral grounds
But we further declare and pledge
our honor that we will not vote fol
any candidate for county or State
offices, without a reasonable assur
ance that he will sustain the princi