davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

A circular has been issued bearing the sig
natures CIV T. Eustis, chairman" andeN.
F. Woodbury., secretary" and purporting
to have been put out by order of the Prohi
btion State Committee at Augusta, Febru-
arv Z, 1884, calling convention of temper
ance men to meet at Augusta Thursday,
May |, TO nominate candidate for govern
or, six electors for President and Vice Piesi-
dent, and to choose delegates to the rational
convention of The Prohibition Home-Pro-
lection party" to be held in Pittsourg, May
q, 1884. Mr.. w. r. Eustis, whose name
appears on the call, will be remembered as
the gentleman who figured in 1882 as a So
called prohibition candidate for governor
and received 381 votes in the whole State, in
a total of 1885, he certainly did not
represent the temperance men at that time
to any great extent, and there is no reason
to believe that he does now. OF the Prohi-
bition State Committee, under whose orders
he claims to be acting, we know very li-tle,
but The date of the circular corresponds with
the date of the meeting of the State temper
ance society at Augusta, which was Febru-
airy 9TH. If at that meeting a call for a State
convention to nominate prohibition candi-
date was authorized the fact was not made
public. On the contrary the sentiment of
the meeting seemed to be against such ac-
ton, The call is addressed to various classes
besides prohibitionists, apparently in the
hope of roping in enough people to make
show of strength.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

We give this morning large batch of in
teresting facts and speculations regarding
the candidates of both parties for the Presi-
dental nomination. The most noticeable
features are the announcement by our New
York correspondent that there will soon ap-
pear formidable declaration by leading
New York Republicans against the nomina-
ton oil President Arthur, the unmistakable
indications of purpose in many quarters to
bring forward Mr. Blaine, and the definition
of his own position attributed TO the Presi-
dent. The seeming indecision that has pre-
vailed so long in all parts of the country APP
pears likely yield to positive assertion of
preferences very soon. The complexion of
the Louisiana delegation to the Republican
convention, the first to be named, will have
tendency to make the people think the time
has come when they must make up their
minds and go to work for the man of their
choice. The time is short.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
Results of Protection.
Significant Figures frOn Hon. Ellis iii.
ROberfs's Lecture at Cornell.

Last week, Hon Ellis FL. Roberts deliv-
cred lecture on "Dnties, Wages and
Prices" at Cornell University. High wages,
said Mr.. Roberts, furnish the lever for lift
ing up the whole social and political fabric
They make labor skillful and productive, in
ventive and quick to grasp whatever has
been accomplished in their countries. The
time has not yet gone by when persons Of in
telligence spoke of us as an agricultural peo-
pie. Yet in truth the American people have
rushed ahead of all in manufactures. Let
me illustrate the demonstrations Of statis-
tics Robert P. Porter, who has been max
ing this subject special study, in his adj
dress before the fair trade congress at Lean
ington, England, concluded that wages in
the United States are from 60 to 100 per
cent. higher than in England, and $50 per
cent. higher than in Germany, France, Bel
GUM and Holland. This view is confirmed
by the reports of our consuls and by indivd-
ual experience. In his last report Consul
General Merritt embodles the statement of.
A. d. Shaw, United States Consul at Man
chester, of the wages of cotton factory at
Bolton, Cheshire. By the side of them
place the wages paid during February in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

The new City Government will be inaug-
urated to-day. The administration which
goes out of power has made a good oppor-
tunity FOR the new one to make important
reforms in the conduct of our municipal af-
fairs. We have no question of the purpose
of Mayor King and his associates TO exercise
their authority reasonably, intelligently and
faithfully. The PRESS has had occasi on to
critcise sharply the administration which
ends to day, a1d has done so fearlessly, on
public grounds, without personal animosity
or cause for it toward a single individual of
1t. The acts which the PRESS has con-
demned, it has condemned because it be-
lieved them wrong and detrimental to the
eity's good name and prosperity, not because
they were the acts of Democrats or of indi-
viduaIs personally obnoxious. 1t does not
believe that similar conduct by Republicans
would be praiseworthy. We anticipate a
year of careful, economical, honorable adj
ministration, in which the city's interests
Will be scrupulousiy and intelligently served,
the just rights of all respectfully regarded,
and no suspicion of abuse of power
or influence, for private gain, attach to any
member of the city government. 1t is not
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

The secession convention in Manitoba did
not amount to much. The Dominion au-
thorities promised the people more liberal
subsidies in the future and this concession
appeased their wrath very much. The au-
thorities would not yield to the demand of
the farmers for a reduction of the tax on
agricultural implements imported from the
United States and the convention got up
considerable steam on this subject. Seces
sion was not threatened however and the
resolutions were couched in respectful Ian
guage. The Land Leagues who, it was re-
ported, were firing the hearts of the people,
did not make their appearance at the con-
vention and it is doubtful if they ever made
their appearance any where else in Mani
toba
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

According to the Signal, newspaper of ST.
Stephen, N. B., the ST. Stephen Lottery
Company and the rumsellers of that town
have combined to carry the municipal cleo
ton which takes place on the twenty-fourth
OF the present month. 1t was only a little
while ago that it was announced that the auz,
thorities had determined to suppress this
lottery -coBeern which has been swndling
people in the United States for several years.
If they made any effort it was unsuccessful,
but the probability is that they made none.
Now the company has apparently resolved 10
suppress the authorities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

Ex-senator Spencer claims the credit of
having initiated the Star route prosecution
According to his testimony before the
Springer committee he first directed the at
tention of Postmaster General James to the
Star route ring and put him in possession of
many important facts 10 regard to it. Yet
when he was wanted to tell what he knew
in court he skulked away and was nowhere
to be found. 1t 10 difficult to reconcile these
two performances except on the theory that
he was ''seen" and overpersuaded by some
of the Star route ring. He says he was ad-
vised by Mr.. Conkling that the subpoena is
sued for him was of no account, but he kept
out of the way OF it all the same.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

When family starts to set up home in
this country it will find that for furniture
and cutlery, and the miscellaneous articles
necessary, it viii be charged as low rates as
in any part of Britain or Europe. ain pot
terry is as cheap, glass ware twenty per cent
cheaper, coarse carpets and blankets are as
cheap here as elsewhere. A like equip
ment for house is to be bought for as
little here as in Britain. The savings here
on food will pay for the small share of the
earnings appropriated to silks and woolens,
OF which the prices are higher. Rent is not
more here than in Britain or Europe, under
like conditions, though our people demand
better accommodation and naturally have to
pay for it. Our studies show that fol- three
fourths of the usual expenditures of fami-
ly, the prices are in favor OF the United
States. The money cost is actually less
here than in the land of lower wages, and
with like comforts the expense is on the
whole lower in this country. Even the ex-
ceptional articles tend downward in the
United States as nowhere else.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
HE 2 r e s s
MONDAY MORNING. MARCH 10.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
cations. The name and address of the writer in
all cases indispensable not necessarily for publca
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
mnncations that are not used
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

The minority report of the ways and
means committee of the House takes the
ground that the recent revision of the tariff
has not as yet had "a fair trial, that new
change would demoralize the business of the
country, and that the horizontal scaling
down of rates proposed by the Morrison bill
is unreasonable, illogical, contrary to every
principle that should govern in legislating
upon this important subject, and would
bring ruin to many American industries.
These are all good reasons either for letting
the tariff alone altogether or for not chang
ing it according to the Morrison bill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

Fridays debate in the Reichstag shows
that the feeling among the German Liberals
against Bismarck on account of his action
in regard to the Larke resolution is very BIT
ter. Allusions TO the matter were declared by
the President ont of order but nevertheless
several members ran the risk and alluded TO
il very pointedly. Before the session is
through the Liberals will undoubtedly con-
trive to bring the matter up again and IL
dulge in further criticism of the Chancellor's
action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

We can appeal to the nations in body to
declare whether it is not true that the mate
rial condition of the industrial classes is not
better than 10 any other land. The grand
army of immigrants from every land flock
ing to our own is the answer. l cite these
witnesses, l,l75,155 of whom have within
ten years come from the British isles alone.
If we descend to comparison of prices by
commodities we shall come to the like con-
cluson. In all articles of food, bread, wheat,
corn and oatmeal, the markets of this coun-
try always rule lower than in Britain, TAX
ing the latter as the lowest elsewhere in
the world. Beef, pork aud poultry are
cheaper with us, and so the country
through are tea. coffee and even sugar at
retail. The Liverpool market fixes thes
prices not OF grain in general, as is often
said, out of our surplus. Our own price
determines whether there will be any sur
plus or not. The American buys bis cot
ION fabrics as cheaply as anybody. Any
thing made of wood which is higher here
than elsewhere must be a curiosity or
something which takes value from age.
We are constantly exporting leather and
many of its products.
In many of the products of iron we excel
other nations, and in steel we are at the
forefront. la iron our progress is the most
rapid. Many of our tools are cheaper than
the English. Tea and coffee are sold in
this country cheaper than anywhere in Eu-
rope, and certainly much more so than un-
der the heavy British duties. Sugar pays
very high duty in the United States,
and yet such are the facilities for refining
here that our retail prices are as low as those
OF Britain. At an equal distance from the
mines coal is sold as cheaply in this country
as in Britain. The most careful study will
prove that all articles of prime necessity, in
Guiding food in the essential varieties and
and the comforts of life, are cheaper here
not only in their relation to wages, but in
money, than in any other country.
Consul General Merritt gives as a repre-
sentative schedule the ordinary expenses in
detail of carpenter in colliery district,
a man who earned S. week, and had
wife and three children, aged seven, five and
four. The items may be classified as fol-
lows:
For rents and rates AZ
For flour and butcher 84
Other provisions, with soap and candles s2.o1
Club, beer and tobacco 40
Clothes 48
Total $500
Extended investigation by the Charity
Organization Company in England upon a
a large number of instances of men earning
an average OF SIS week, shows that so cents
is all that is commonly allowed for clothing
the whole family. Like comparisons care
fully extended as far as has been practical
BILE bring to me, from workingmen, in the
State OF New York in many vocations, and
earning from So to $25 week, many in
slructive statements. With families run
ming from four to ten persons, the expenses
are like this:
Rent. 1919 to 20 per cent.
Bread to 10 per cent
Meat 10 to 2h Nor cent
Other provisions 10 ~ ~ ~ oe,,t 49,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
Special Rates for the CAMPAIGN.

IN accordance with. long sanctioned
practice the PRESS, Daily and Weekly, is
offered 70 new subscribers, during the politi-
:al campaign of 1884, at special rates. This
concession TO new subscribers, for limited
period, does no injustice to those who are al
ready subscribers. They will receive in full
m assure their due, indeed better paper,
both during the campaign and after it, We
rely upon their good will to help spread the
knowledge of our special rates, and, in return,
we engage to make the paper as much more
valuable and interesting as our increased
prosperity will warrant.
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
heapest.
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
the 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 M0NTH.
Address,
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.,
Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

given to men always to succeed in doing the
best thing; but they can avoid doing what
is plainly contrary to law and 10 the simple
rules Of upright official conduct.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
TEN CENTS A MONTH.

Municipal elections takes place today in
Bangor, Augusta, Biddeford and Belfast,
besides large number of towns. In Bangor
and Augusta the Advanced Temperance
party has nominated tickets SO that in both
these cities the fight is triangular one.
The Republicans, however, are confident of
their ability to defeat all the opposition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
Eear SaIa nr To

FE1HE story brick house No. 10 Gray street, near
h Park, furnished with all the modern conyen-
fences Also for sale if desired, the Carpets and
part OF Furniture in said house. Inquire of j. #.
g. CO., 119 Commercial street.
noY27 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
representative cotton mill in New York, as
given by the superintendent:

n similar way compare the wages paid
in WOODEN mill at Aberdeen, Scotland. with
those paid in one like it in many respects in
New York State, as taken from the books OF
shecompany with rates for February:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
PURE MILK i!

M facilities for furnishing this rticle are
NA unsurpassed and L respectfully solicit a
trial. The fact that large number of leading
citizens are my customers and have been since l
entered the business should be a sufficient recon-
mendaton. Address VII. SOULE,
1anl6eodtt Woodfords
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
5i|I'I|Z!'[|sslliZEL!IlI
MllEliII2!lI

Dr.. L. c. Wzsr'5 Nerve AND BRAIN.TrrAT-
aENT, a guaranteed srec hctor Hysteria, DIZZINESS
Cenvulsiens, Eit=, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache,
Nervous ProStratlcn c3ns, ly .he use of alsohcl
or tobacco, Wakeialacss, Mcneil d preston, Soft
euing ofthe Brain resuitiag IN 1iniiy and leading
to misery, decay and death, Premature Oh Age,
lrnpoteney, Weakness in either sex, Involuntary
Losses and Sper,natorrhoea ciuselby over-exertion
Of the brain, sGleab OF over-iHdulgence. Each
box contains ono months treatment. 81 box
ooSeS w. g., s.it ~ liis "a ,L
each order received fr boxes npanied wit S.
we will send the purchaser our written guarantee
to refund the mcr- if the treatment does not effect
cure. s'rop1ietors issue guar
antees through II. H. HAY u CO, Druggists, ostly
agents. Portland, Ne junction Middle and Free SIS
feb2S d&w1m11
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
STERLING.

Dress making executed with DrOmnt.
ness in all its branches for Ladies and
Misses. Special emplOye for Girls, Work
Mourning Suits Speciality. CLAPP,S
BLOCK, 10 Elm Street.
marc d1ws
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
WANTED.

A MAN in Portland to take an Office and rep
IA resent manufacturer; to secure agents and
sell the trade an entirely new line of goods that
will meet with ready sale. $50 to $50 per week
can be made. Small capital required. Address
"MANUFACTURER,' p Box 105 w. Acton, Mass.
MARI div
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
WANTED.

GALESMAN WANTED to solicit orders for our
- Fruit and Ornamental Trees and other
Nursery Stock. To the right man we can give per-
knowledge of the business not essential to
For terms address, giving age, previous occupation
and references. l. Q. MERRILL, & CO., Lewiston,
Me. mar5eodl w&w1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
WANTED.

a NY ladies or young men who are out of employ
n ment in city or country distance no object
ion) can have steady work at their own homes all
the year round; work sent by mail; any do
it; good salary no canvassing. Address UNION
MFG Co., 767 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
marc d3w*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
ENTERTAINMENTS.
PROFESSOR {. S. MORSE

M give two lectures at the First Parish church;
The hrst, next Saturday afternoon, March Sun
SubIect-"C Child Life in Japan" Admission 10 cts.
The Second, on Monday evening, March 10th
Subject-"China and Its Civilization"
He will be followed by Mrs. LeonoWens in an
evening lecture on Russia at the Time of the As
sassination of the Gar.
Tickets to these evening lectures, 20 cents; for
sale at Owen & Moore's aHd T. L. MerIll's Market
Square. No change made at door. mar4d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
j. +. FERRIS

Manager fO Maine & N. H. Agencies,
noYs PORTLAND. ME eodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

EIOR 9 sLE.- $4,000 buys Hay and Grain
a. business good Store fine trade can show net
profits OF $1,000 per year run by present owner 5
years, located on good street. fine horse wagon and
thorough investigation. w. F. CARRUTHERS, "a
fremont Row, Boston. feb28-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
LOST AND FOUND.

STRAYED = Newfoundland pup; weight
- about fifty pounds. Whoever will return him at
No. Chapel street will be literally rewarded.
mar10-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10
WANTS.

WANTED.-As small rent of or rooms, for
w family without children. Address, CIV"
Letter carrier No. 4. mar10-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

ENOR SALE.-Lease and furniture of one of
4 the best paying boarding houses in Boston,
centrally located near common, depots, theatres
chance for responsible person who can pay cash
to investigate. Address HOUSE, Boston Daily
Globe. feb27K
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

NOR SALE.-Large house, 10 rooms, good
Il barns, lots of fruit, spring and well water.
1000 sugar trees, 80 acres if wanted near village
and depot. Would make splendid Summer rest
dence. Price low. Terms easy. r. A. LELAND,
johnson, Vermont. febI4~4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

ETOss sAEE.-Located withi2 five miles of Bos.,
Il ton, $1,000. Stock, fixtures and teams of first
class cash Grocery and Provision Store, business
$500 per week, established 10 years. low rent,
splendid chance for somebody. W. F. CARRUTH
ERS, "a fremont Row, Boston. feb2O#
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

FEIO LEE-Pleasant rooms, furnished or unfur-
4 nished; terms one to two dollers week, at 50
BROWN STREET. feb26*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

THOR SALE, $4,000. Stock, fixtures and
E team of first class Cash Grocery and Provision
Store, with fine family trade located in city adoin-
ing Boston. Business $500 per week, splendid
chance well worth investigation, fine set customers
W. F. CARRUTHERS, "A fremont Row, Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

EHOIs SALE, $SOOO.-stock and fixtures of
Il dry goods, small wares and fancy goods store
with carpet store connected. no old stock to buy,
will sell for just what its WORTH business 81 to $500
per week, located in eLterprising city in Vermont.
W. F. CARRUTHERS, "a fremont Row, Boston.
fah22-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

NOR SALE, 81 Occasionally worth Sc, 900
IL terms easy, first class drug, stationery, wall
paper and bookstore locaJS in large mannfactur-
ing city on Main street 60 miles out of Boston,
terms easy, profits $500 year. W. #. CARRUTH-
ERS, "a fremont Row, Boston. mar3-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

TOR SALE, $95O.-Terms easy, fixtures and
n furniture of first class lodging house, IL rooms
of the best streets in Boston, rooms all let to
good paying dodgers, low rent, bargain. W. f,
CARRUTHERS, "a fremont Row, Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

s-sANVASsERS to sell Eagle Wringers on install
~ ments. Good salary or commission paid. Also
Agents to sell Wildes, Patent Button. Apply
b. b. MARTIS, Manager
aug30dtf SO Temple Street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

SRTUATKON WANTED.-As travelling
- salesman. Have had six years experience.
Groceries preferred. Address E. Press Office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

EfOR SALE, 81 ,S00.-Express and furniture
Il moving business, consists of 3 horses, 2 Wag-
ons pungs. harnesses &C., splendid of business,
established years, runs from Boston miles out,
Row, Boston. mar3-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-10

ENOR SALE-1st class newspaper route right
IL in the business centre of Boston; only takes
one hour to deliver; large trade in magazines and
periodicals; established years; chance; inves-
tigate and you will be satisfied. W. It. CARUTH-
Frs, "a fremont Row, Boston. mar7-l