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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
NOT A SPECULATION
N. Y. Indicator.
THE SILVER QUESTION,
Philadelphia Press

Dungeon, California banker who has
been talking to st. Louis reporters, gives the
says that the business of the West can not
afford the depression that would be caused
by the suspension of the silver coinage. He
is exactly in line with the Governor of Mon
tana and other misguided people, who in
sist that the United States Treasury shall
continue to be a profitable dnmp for the sur
plus product of the mines. Translate what
they say into palmer English, and it amounts
to declaration that, no matter what evils
may follow from the imitation of false cur
rency to the trade and industries of the
ket for bullion which cannot find employ
ment as a circulating medium or in the arts.
There is a sort of captivating innocence in
their proposition-a freshness, as it we're
that almost leads to doubt that they speak in
earnest
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14

"Richelieu" Robinson, known as the tail
twister," recently applied to the President
to be appointed pension agent, and was told
that the President thought such places
should be given to old soldiers. The vigor-
GUS warfare that Mr.. Robinson has waged
for some years against the British lion ought
to entitle him to consideration.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
REMEMBER OUR GREAT SALE

Of B. W., Cherry and Mahogany
ParlOr and Chamber Furniture,
TurcOman and Lace Curtains,
SidebOards, &C., &c.
Our goods are first-class and re-
liable and will be sold cheaper
than poor trash that is forced up
ON our market to be sold.
Now is your time to buy Furni-
ture for housekeeping or nice
Easy Chair or Rocker for a Christ
mas gift.
Don't buy until you have called
on us.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER IA.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations. The name and address of the writer are
n all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pub
LEGATION but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
w | K A . O.;
Or the Town of Titipu.

Mr.. 'Stetson would respectfully remind the
musical public that this will be the only author
lied and genuine production of the '.Mikado' in
this CITY, the exclusive right to the original orches
original models Of the scenes and the designs for
the wardrobe, armor and properties from the
Savoy Theatre, London, having been legally as
signed to him by the author and composer through
their representative, Mr.. r. D'0yley Carte, for
New York, Boston and the New England States.
The opera viii be presented with an admirable
shutting in every detail an exact counterpart of
the famous original productions at the Savoy
New York.
The sale of seats will open Tuesday, Dec. 18th.
Prices-Reserved seats, 81, 70 and 80 cents;
gallery, 50 cents. dee14du
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GRAND SALE OF PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS.

ann now offering var
same quail
padded
Only $500 EACH
Fine patent clasp
TO-,
number embracing the
a Gold
NOVeiue
itabe fore hr Call and examine
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14

Gorilla, the great Spanish agitator thinks
that next to frst-rate cholera mixture
SPANS greatest need is Republican form
of government
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
PROMENADE CONCERT ANp TEA PARTY.

City Hall will be eabOrately decorated by Boston
Decorating Co.
Useful and Ornamental Articles will be offered
for sale every afternoon and evening.
Donations to tables of articles will be most
cheerfully received. Goods can be sent TO the
Committee or they will call for them.
Refreshments for sale in Reception Hall. Con-
tribution of refreshments solicited. Contributors
will send zach q N after @
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MR.. BASS AND CHAIRMAN BROWN.


The Bangor Commercial of Saturday
charges that Chairman Brown is guilty of
deliberate falsehood in asserting that the
Democratic State committee unanimously de-
cided that the persons who got the offices
should be made to pay the expenses of Mr..
Brown in procuring them. No such opinion
itsays was ever expressed by that body and
it thinks the members of it ''cannot be any
too prompt in refuting this imputation of its
chairman upon its official integrity" The
Commercial also declares that it is false that
the committee ever determined upon the
manner Of parcelling out the post offices and
requested Mr.. Brown to ''use his efforts" to
secure appointments in accordance there
with. 'Mr. Browns visits to Washington to
obtain appointments, were" it declares,
made of his own motion and for his own
purposes" Concerning Mr.. Browns claim
that he has lost money looking out for the
interests Of Maine Democrats it says:
According to Mr.. Browns statement he has
abandoned his law practice for six months and
paid out at least $500 more than he received"
We don't know what Mr.. Browns law practice is
worth, but estimating it at 81 500 a year he has
lost $500 in six months; which added to the 5000
above mentioned makes the sum total of his con-
tributon to the cause of reform in this State the
neat sum of $1,000 for six months. No wonder
MI. Brown patheticaIy exclaims, "If some one
else will now take hold and do the balance of this
work-for believe fully in giving the Democrats
all the post ofices-I will be content" We trust
that Mr. Browns case is not quite so bad as he
makes it Quito be, and in case he should carry
out the purpose which it has been announced that
he entertained, of suing of the papers for Ii
bel which have published the facts concerning his
dealings in post Offices we feel quite sure thai the
testimony for the defence would reveal the exis-
tence of number OF items to be added to the
credit side of Mr.. Browns Office brokerage ac-
count which that gentleman has apparently over
looked in his published statement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14

First-cIass storage for Flour, Fish,
Cotton and other merchandise in the
Portland Sugar House. Warehouse re-
ceipts given. Otis Brothers elevator.
Lowest rates Of Insurance. Apply to
J. s. DOUGLASS, Agent,
iy14dtf No. 297 Commercial street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
lMuSIC EVERY Evening BY CHANnL ERS BAND.

Observation-Disclosures 10 cts; Fair Evening"
20 cts; Promenade Concerts, So cts; Afternoons
Except Saturday,, Free.
COMMITTEE-Mrs S. w. Fletcher, Chairman I;
Mrs. C. N. Lang, Secretary; Mrs. f. B. Jordan,
Mrs. f. G. Rich, Mrs. T. J. Murphy, Mrs. H. p.
ingalls,. dec12dt23
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CURRENT COMMENT.
A WORD TO CONGRESS.
N. Y. Tribune.

IA NOhD IL CON0hEoo.
N. Y. Tribune
There is no use in firing peas from sling
shots at the Mormons. Cut the cancer out.
THE FREE TRADE OUTLOOK.
N. Y. Sun.
The barometer indicates that the approach
ing season is not favorable to tariff agita-
ton.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY TO MIR. TILDEN,
North American
The President says that our foreign rela-
tons are friendly. That is our best coast
defence.
THEY SAVED THE DAY.
New York Tribune.
Whatever may be the popular prejudice
against millionaires, things would have gone
to the bow-wows Wednesday morning II
there had been none left
HIS PARTIALITY FOR CORNERS.
North American.
1t is said that in retiring from Wall street
Jay Gould hasn't gone farther than around
the corner 1t is of course rather hard to
overcome all at once his lifelong partially
for corners.
LARGE VACCINATIONS.
Exchange.
The Chase-Townley-L Lawrence heirs have
been holding a convention in st. Louis in
which great deal of ''resoluting" was done,
and much brotherly hate developed. Each
heir looked upon every other as a personal
enemy and would-be robber, and acrimoni-
Gus discussions arose as to the divisions
of the estates of which they are the heirs.
NOT A sPECULAToR.
N. Y. Indicator.
Mr. Vanderbilt was always ranged on the
side of the investor, and his speculations
were never at the expense of his steckhold-
ers. He did not cripple and ruin New York
Central or Lake Shore, or force reduction
in their dividends in order to make money
for himself on the short side of the market
Whaever may be charged against Mr. Van
derbilt, it cannot be urged that he was a
Spectator.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
-- WE --
SPEAK ONCE MORE!
FURNITURE
For the Holidays.
DEANE BROS. & SAWYER.

Look! Read and be convinced
that we are selling all kinds of
Furniture, Drapery, Bedding, &C.,
lower than any other house in
Maine. PRICES OF FEW OF
OUR MANY NOVELTIES THAT
WE are offering for Christmas at
almost one half the former prices.
Easy Chairs in fancy Coverings,
$500, $500, $500 and upwards.
Willow Rockers, $3.50 and up
wards.
Patent Rockers, $500 $500,
$1,000 and upwards.
Patent Rockers, in fancy Carpet
Patterns for $500 and upwards.
Easels in Cherry, Ebony, and b.
W., $3.50 and upwards.
Foot rests i'm Pushes, $3.50 and
upwards.
Plush top Bouquet Tables, $3.50
and upwards.
A nice Ebony Towel Rack for so
cents, &C., SC.
Cherry and Black Walnut Desks,
Easy, Fancy and Reception Chairs.
Brass, Ebony and Cherry Stands.
Music Racks of all kinds. Cherry
Patent Rockers in Embossed
Leather, and a great many other
Novelties too numerous to men,
ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14

The Ohio Supreme Court has given new
proof of its readiness to obey the behests Of
the Mclean ring of Cincinnati by reversing
the decision Of the local court in the case of
the Hamilton county Senators and Repre-
sentatives and giving certificates to the
Democratic candidates. There is no doubt
whatever that the returns which show
the election of these candidates were
was fraudulent This was proved
conclusively in the lower court, and it is
practically admitted by the Democrats. But
the Mclean ring is determined to defeat
Senator Sherman if possible and this de-
cision is one step in the scheme With the
Democrats from Hamilton county seated the
Republicans have only three majority on
joint ballot McLean's next step will be to
endeavor to corrupt enough members to de-
stroy this majority. Indeed emissaries Of
his have already been working to that end,
though with very poor success.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14

The Argus is still engaged in the congenial
task of proving that the whole Democratic
party endorsed the count-out. On Saturday
it reprinted from it's issue of December 81,
1879 a report of meeting held at City Hall
to endorse the course of the Governor and
Council. The platform on that occasion was
graced by such distinguished Democrats and
Greenbackers as Gen. S. j. Anderson, Hon
L. D. M. Sweat, Rev. Mr. Eaton, Hon. Will
liam G. Davis, John E. Donnell, Esq, Ezra
Carter, Esq, and the Hon. NJ. P. Frank. The
Argus pronounced the meeting at the time
''the greatest ever held in City Hall both in
point of attendance and enthusiasm"
Speeches were made by The Hon. George W.
Ladd of Bangor, then a Congressman, and
Col. L. d. NJ. Sweat. The latter among 9TH
er things said this:
therefore say, Mr. Chairman and fellow citi-
zenS. that after careful examination of the acts
of the Governor and Council as far as l could get
at them, am prepared to say that / support the
Governor and Council. Not but what have al
ways supported them, but am now prepared to
support them in an aggressive manner, by argu-
ing the case before my fellow citizens.
We presume that this publication at this
time is expected in some way to enure to the
benefit of Tabulator Chase. How we are at
loss to imagine. The Republican senators
are not likely to look more leniently upon
the count-out and the perpetrators Of it be-
cause of the endorsement Of the Democratic
party. The only possible effect it can have is
TO prevent the confirmation of other appoint
mentS besides the Tabulator's. Perhaps that
is what the Tabulator and the Argus have in
view.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
ELECTRIC LIGHTING,
by BOTH
INCANDESCENT And ARC SYSTEMS.

by BOTH
NCANDESCENT And ARC SYSTEMS.
Sole Manufacturers of 5, 10, 15 and 20 Light
Dynamos Of the Mather System for the Lighting
of Private Dwellings, Offices, Stores and all places
requiring small Isolated plants.
PLANTS
of any capacity furnished complete for both In
candescent and Arc Lighting.
Galvanic Batteries, Electric Motors, and Gener-
al Electrical Instruments and supplies.
Our small Motors together with galvanlc bat
terry furnish a practical means of running sewing
machines and other light machinery.
We are prepared to do electrical work OF all de-
We manufacture instruments for delicate and
accurate electrical measurements and can guar
antee the best OF workmanship.
SMALL PLANTS.
Our Small Dynamos in connection with a small
Automatic Engine afford the only complete and
practical method for either lncandeScent or Arc
Lighting where a small number of lights are re-
quired in places that cannot be supplied from a
LARGE PLANTS.
Estimates furnished for the Lighting of Thea
tiers, Public Halls Mills, Factories, Large Stores,
and City and Town Lighting.
THE IATHER DYNAMO
is the only Dynamo that is absolutely selfregula-
ting and which requires no regulating device sep
arate from the machine itself; lamps may be
turned off or on without in any way affecting the
brilliancy of the others. There IS no other ma
chine with which this can be done without the use
of an auxiliary regulating device, which is waste
full of power when only few lights are running,
and which always requires more or less attention
from skilled attendant. 1t is the simplest ma
chine yet produced. When used as Motor for run
ming sewing machines or for other machinery
whether large or small, the same principle which
makes it self-regulating when used for furnishing
light makes it furnish constant speed no matter
whether it is doing little or no work, or whether 1t
is carrying the full load for which it is designed.
Our prices will always be as low as those OF any
other company. nov4d6W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14

Some time ago, in accordance with the rec
ommendation of the State Board of Health
THE following ordinance was introduced into
the city Council;
SEC. l. Any householder in whose dwelling
there shall occur case of scarlet fever, diphthe-
ria, typhoid fever, small pox, cholera or typhus
fever, shall Immediately notify the board OF health
(or health committeel of the same.
SEC. g. When physician knows or suspects
that any person to whom he has been called is
sick Of Or has died OF one Of the diseases named,
in Sec l. he shall Immediately notify the board of
health Tor health committeel of the same.
SEC. 3. A rigid quarantine Shall be put upon
any person sick of scarlet fever, diphtheria or
small pox for period of at least three weeks, or
tine to be removed. During this period all persons
not necessarily in attendance there shall be eX-
Guided from the patients room.
Sections 4, and provide for proper dis
infection of the premises where the disease
occurs.
SEC. 6. Any person having scarlet fever, dipl-
liberia OF small pox, and members Of any house
hold where any of said diseases, whether mild or
malignant, exist, shall refrain from mingling with
children in schools. churches, Sunday schools or
other indoor places and association with adults
shall be as restricted as possible
SEC. ga public funeral shall not be held for
any person who has died Of scarlet fever, diphthe-
ria, small pox, cholera, or typhus fever.
SEC. 9. The violation of any of the foregoing
sections, and any interference with the board of
health to prevent the execution and enforcement
of them, or refusal to obey the orders of said
board, shall be punishable by fine, not less than
five, nor more than twenty dollars for each Of
fence, in addition to the liability to such punish
ment as is provided by the Revised Statutes of
the State Of Maine for specific offences.
The passage and enforcement of this ordi-
nance, or a modification of it, would do more
to prevent the spread of diphtheria than all
the Improvements that can be put upon the
Monument street school house. Why the
authorities should take such stringent meas
ures to prevent the introduction and spread
of small pox and none whatever to stamp
out diphtheria, which is more deadly dis
ease, and nearly as contagious, it is
difficult to understand. A man sick with
mild case of varioloid is hustled off to the
pest house, and the house in which he was
taken with the disease quarantined, but in a
case of diphtheria no restriction whatever is
enforced, and in case of death public fun
eral, is not interfered with
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
PORTLAND THEATRE.

Two Nights and SATURDAY. Matinee Friday and SatM-
day, Dec. 18Th and 18th.
First and only representation in this city, by the
D'OYLEY CARTE OPERA COMP'Y-50 Artists
Boulder the management of Mr.. John Stetson
of Mr.. w. S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sulivan's
latest work. the new japanese opera in two acts,
enfit1ed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT.

Tuesday-AfternOon admission free; Evening
admission, % cents.
Entertainment by the 1st Regt, Fife and Drum Corps,
rs Pieces.
One of the finest entertainments ever given in this
city. All sOldiers and sailors should
attend this entertainment and listen to the Bugle
Calls of '61 to go.
Afternoon admission, Free; Eve:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
SMALL PLANTS.
TnE rIATHER DYNAMO

tiers, Public Halls, Mills Factories, Large Sto
and City and Town Lighting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14

Sole Manufacturers of g. 10, 15 and 20 Light
Dynamos of the Mather System for the Lighting
of Private Dwellings, Offices Stores and all places
requiring small isolated plants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-14
School Boots at Cost

Coupons due July 1, 1885, on 1stmortgage
Bonds of p & 0. r. r. Co. will be paid by the Re-
ceiver on presentation at his office IN Portland.
SAM. j. ANDERSON,
dec2dtf Receiver p. & o. r. r.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-03

VXTANTED-A situation as housekeeper by
w a Young lady, thoroughly experienced; city
preferred; best of references. Call at Al TURN
Err ST, 81
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-03
Samaritan Association.

The ladies of this association will hold a
fair, entertainment and promenade concert
Thursday and Friday. They have been un-
firing in their efforts to make this a success
Many fancy articles will be on sale and there
will be trade table, where can be found
everything in the trade line. The loan exhi-
bition will present many beautiful things,
while the post office, japanese, flower and
candy booths will be presided over by at
tractive young ladies' The entertainment
will be given by some of our best talent, to
consist of Miss Brown, Mrs. Morrison,
Messrs. Shaw and Thurston. Mrs. Young
will give solo, MisslAnnie Wiley willIrender
a piano solo, and the Banjo Quartette will
give some of their selections The entertain
ment will conclude with the Singing Sun
flower which in itself is novelty and very
unique. This organization is well worth the
public notice and large house is sure to
greet them. Friday evening promenade
concert viii be given. Order of dances are
very attractive, being presented to the asso-
citation with the compliments of the Boston
and Portland Clothing Co.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-03
In Darkness.

In many parts of the city last night, peo-
pie were left to keep out of the puddles and
find their way in the dark, as the electric
lights, presumably on account of the storm,
were out In the western part of the city
there was absolutely no lightin many streets.
On Pine street all of the six lights were out /;
the lights on State street and Congress squares
were not burning, and also the one at the
head of Park street, while above State street
square number of the lights were out. AL
most as bad state of affairs was reported
from other parts of the city. A number of
the lights were not burning on Munjoy Hill,
and early in the evening three of the lights
on India street, and others in that section of
the city were not burning, when people were
upon the streets. Lights were out on Boyd
and Mayo streets. A complete list of the
lights that did not burn would be long one.
This makes the second time within week
that the city has been plunged into partial
darkness through the failure of the electric
lights, and both these cases occurred when
the lights were needed the most on account
of the wet streets.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-03
Accident.

Yesterday afternoon as Mr.. Alfred Town
send, a young man who lives in Yarmouth,
was returning from the Cape where he had
been with a party of friends on smelling
expedition, the tall signal pole at the end of
Eastern station was blown down by the
strong wind, just as the young men were
passing. AS the heavy pole fell to the
ground some of the chains on which the
signals are hoisted, struck Townsend on the
back and shoulder, knocking him down and
inflicting injuries which may prove serious.
The young man was carried into the depot
where he was attended by a physician. The
physician found no bones broken but fears
that there may be internal injuries. Town
send complains Of pain in his back from
which he suffers considerably. He was taken
to his boarding house on Hampshire street
in Rich's ambulance.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-03
Sorry He Changed His Mind.

Yesterday morning two prominent Com
mercial street merchants, who have been
identified with city affairs, started upon a
trip up the Ogdensburg. Upon arrival at
the station the breezes were so strong, and
one of the gentlemen has been seriously ill
so short time ago that this same merchant
told his friend he guessed they had better
give up the trip. The other made no objec-
tons, but, as they tramped homeward down
Commercial street, the conyalescent repent
ed OF his snap judgment and turning to the
other, said, You really wanted to go, didn't
you? The other replied he did, whereupon
his friend said, "Well, let's CO."
They retraced their steps and reached the
station to find the train had just left But
Mr.. b. saw another train standing in the
station and said to Mr. A., Hop aboard this
car and We'll meet the Ogdensburg at the
transfer station" 1t happened, however,
that the train they boarded was an Eastern
road train, not a Maine Central, and the
twain had to leave the cars at Cape Elizabeth
station and walk back to the city. 1t was
wet very wet, and the furious gale made Pc
destrlanism almost impossible, but they got
back to town, and now the merchant, Mr.
a., wishes he hadn't changed his mind