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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
NE WOULD NOT CO.
A Mission Which Gen. Grant Respect
fully but Firmly Declined.

washington Corr. Cleveland Plain Dealer)
In an old magazine of the valuable collec-
lection in the Congressional Library, find
the following story. The actors in the
scenes it relates are for the most part dead,
and chief is now dying at Mount McGregor.
The story is told, should say, by the editor
of the magazine, and it may be that its re-
publication will develop the proof of it's
truth or falsehood. Andrew johnson, says
this man, became very anxious during the
latter part of his term to get Grant out Of the
country. He saw that he could not manpu-
late him to suit his desires, and thought that
if he was out of the way and Sherman was at
the head of the army, he would be more like
ly to control matters as events might occur.
He got it into his head that he would send
Grant on diplomatic mission to Mexico.
With this in view he called the General to
come to the White House, and there told him
he wanted him to go to Mexico Gen. Grant
at once saw through the scheme and declined
to go. johnson insisted, but Grant contin-
ued to decline, and finally sent declinatiOn
to the President in writing. Shortly after
this, the story goes, Grant was summoned to
Cabinet meeting. When he arrived his in
structions as Ambassador to Mexico were
shown him. They were printed and read
aloud by the Secretary of State as though he
had accepted instead of declined the mission.
Grant at once, and in the presence of the en-
tire Cabinet, declared his unwillingness to 90
on such an errand. AT this President John
son became angry, and asked the Attorney
General if there was any reason why Grant
should not obey the orders of the President
his superior officer. 1t was his opinion, he
said, that an officer of the army could be en-
ployed in the diplomatic service. At this
Gen. Grant started to his feet, and exclaimed
''Mr. President, can answer that question
without appealing to the Attorney General.
guilty of no treason or other crime, and am
eligible But this is purely a civil duty to
which you would assign me, and | cannot be
compelled to undertake it. Any legal mill
tary order you may give me | will obey, but
duty. No power on earth can force me to
it So$aying he left the room and the Cab
met meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The Attorney General decides, as far as he
can decide, that Secretary Whitney cannot
accept the Dolphin. This decision will be
welcome to Mr.. Whitney and all the other
Democrats, especially Democratic shipbuild-
ers, for the rejection of the Dolphin will de-
bar Mr.. Roach from competition for naval
contracts In the future, fact that probably
accounts in large measure for the anxiety to
ave the Dolphin rejected. The Attorney
Generals decision is not final, however. The
preme court will be appealed to by Mr..
sch. To the common mind it looks UNI
after Mr.. Roach has furnished vessel
lit in accordance with the plans and spe-
l6cations of the naval advisory board,
,dy constituted for this very purpose, for
government to reject it because the
ards plans were faulty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The announcement that Mr.. S. S. Brown,
chairman of the Democratic State Committee
would remain in Washington to look out for
the interest of the hungry and thirsty calls
out these satirical remarks from the Bangor
Commercial. "All it is necessary to do, it
would appear from this, is for the Demo-
Gratis Of Maine to notify Mr.. Brown what
they desire and 1t will be Immediately forth
coming. Mr.. Brown is evidently man of
great infooence." Are the brethren grow
ing jealous of one another?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

Ten Thousand Yards all ALL WOOL CAR
PETS, latest patterns, to be sold for go Gents
per yard.
Some of the patterns are controlled in this max
ct exclusively by us. We carry in stock a full line
OF WiItons, Moquetfes, Brussels and Rox-
bury Tapestries, together with large assert
ment Of Rugs and Mats
DECORATED DINNER SETS, BA-
BY CARRIAGES, REFRIGERATOR
AND OIL STOVES IN GREAT VARIE-
TY, OF WHICH LACK OF SPACE
FOKBIDs MENTION I'm DETAIL.
We can and do under one roof furnish complete
outfits for hotels, boarding houses private dwell
ings and restaurants, either for cash or INSTALL
ments Catalogues and terms of household goods
sent by mail upon application Orders by mail for
any Of the above goods promptly attended to.
No charge for packing. Goods delivered in
Portland free of charge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

Still another story of Gordon's death
comes from Africa A Christian Greek shop
keeper at Khartoum says he was shot in his
room while reading the bible, that his head
was cut off and carried ON spear about the
town, and to the jeering Mahdi, and that his
body was cut into fragments. This story
has, perhaps, as good foundation as the
other stories that have been told in regard to
the subject. The fact is that the exact truth
win probably never be known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The story that Riel has been indicted as a
subject Of the Queen, when, in fact, he is a
citizen Of the United States very likely has
something in it. The Dominion government
is not anxious to convict Riel of treason be-
cause to hang him would make very serious
trouble among the French population. An
error In the Indictment, such as is reported to
have been made, which would have the effect
to quash it, would undoubtedly be welcome
means Of escape to the ministry from a very
perplexing situation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

Congressman Warner of Ohio doesn't like
the Civil Service commission. None of the
spoilsmen do. 1t interfares seriously with
their business as Office brokers' But Con-
gresham Warner would have been wiser to
have kept his feelings to himself. Kicking
against civil service reform will be found to
lbe very Improbable business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

An Illinois weather prophet will hereafter
nave more honor in his own country than
he other members of his profession. He
predicted in an almanac printed six months
igo, that there would be violent storms all
over the country from the ninth to the seven
teenth of July. Last weeks experience in
Maine goes to show that he struck our end of
the prediction about right
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The department clerks at Washington
have been working over time for some time
to keep up with the extra work put upon
them by Democratic economy in reducing the
force, and now they are to be rewarded by
having their customary vacation of thirty
days cut down to twenty. Is this a specimen
of the economy we are to have for the next
three years and half?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The editor Of the Salt Lake Tribune has
been giving his views of Mormonism toa
Boston reporter. He declares that disloyal-
ty to the Union is the corner stone of the
system, and the only way to deal success
fully with tits to substitute for the present
Territorial legislature commission in which
athe Mormons shall have no share whatever.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The result of the horse car strike in Chca-
go seems to have been beneficial to all sides
The Inter Ocean says it would take fair
minded jury twelve hours to determine which
is the happiest, the conductors and drivers,
the railway company or the people. The
willingness of the company to agree to an
amicable. sediment of the difficulty has not
lessened their self-respect or their profits.
Chicago has cause certainly to congratulate
tself that what appeared at one time to
hreaten serious trouble has ended SO happi-
for all parties concerned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The New York health authorities are dis
injecting the streets with corrosive subli-
mate and there is much complaint because it
leaves no odor. The popular notion of dis
infection is to replace one vile stencil with
one as vile or Yiler.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The Ohio Democrats are not crying so loud
for Hoadly as they were. His blunder in rec
ommending ex-Goy Noyes has enraged the
old Bourbons, who still cling to the fraud
issue, and his eulogy of Garibaldi and Victor
Emmanuel has enraged the Roman Catho-
,ics. Heis still ON good terms with the sa-
loon men, however.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

1t is said that at a meeting of strikers in
Cleveland last week the strikers seized a
newspaper reporter and placed him upon
tho stand as IAN awful example of hard
headed, grinding capitalists" There were
no newspaper men among the strikers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

Judging from the report of the examiner
OF the Maine savings banks the hard times
haven't struck Maine very hard. An in
crease of over million dollars in six months
is very healthy showing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The most impressive temperance lecture
the public has had for many a day is the
Belfast fire. Two men burned to death and
$4,000 worth of property destroyed as. the
direct result of a drunken spree
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The Higgins case is apparently settled
The New York World is authority for the
statement that under no circumstances will
he resign, and Secretary Manning will not
remove him merely to oblige a few disgrun-
tied Mugwumps.'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

Gov. Albeit Of New Jersey formally an
nounces himself as an anti-administration
and straight-out Democratic candidate for
United States senator to succeed Mr.. Sewell
whose term will expire next March,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The new assistant acknowledgement is
removing Republican postmasters at the rate
Of 500 day. This is about three times as
big days work as Mr.. Hay could accom-
plish. There is deep regret that the admin
istration hadn't discovered him sooner
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The Chicago street car companies lost 49,
600 during the recent strike. Unless corpo-
rstions have changed greatly within very
short time, this ought to furnish them 49,
600 reasons why all such cases should, in the
future. be submitted to arbitration.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

Judging from our Ohio exchanges DR..
Leonard's attempt to move the Methodist
church into the Democratic camp does not
promise to be successful.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The Hon. S. s. Brown has received re-
endorsements, and in few days will advance
upon the offensive partisans in the custom
houaas
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

Higgins and Chenowith still continue to
stick. Their partisanship was not of the of
fensiye kind. They tried to kick Republi-
can ont
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The Mexican government has taken the
trouble to deny that any portion of its terri
tory Is for sale. The denial is unnecessary.
Nobody wanted to buy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
$4,000

Terms of credit on the two above Paror Sets to
residents OF Portland So to 81 down and SO to 81
per month until paid
We carry also 20 other patterns in Parlor Suites
at correspondingly low prices, and are prepared
to manufacture ANYTHING desired at short notice
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The latest is that Governor Hoadly of
Ohio sees the Presidency as through glass
darkly. The glass must possess wonderful
powers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
PARLOR SUIT DEPARTMENT,

AS i'll Chamber Sets, so in Parlor Suits, we dis
play some Parlor Suits of our own new and fresh
designs, and early purchasers will have the best
opportunity Of selecting from the largest assert
ment
We have new pattern upholstered in Genuine
Embossed Mohair Plush in one color or in q COM
bnation of colors, in Notified Illuminated Plush
as the customer may desire. This set consists of
double-back Sofa gents large Easy Chair, latest
improved noiseess platform Rocker large Recep-
Chairs for Q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
$4,000.

To suit other tastes in Parlor Suites we offer
Cloth. Like the Suites just mentioned, the design
Is entirely new and the frames, which are of Solid
Black Walnut, are of the very best make. 1t con-
large Arm Rocker with Western Spring attach
ment, large Window Chair, Centre Chair and ex-
ira large Sitting Chair Our price for this suit is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The Cleveland authorities have come to
the conclusion, rather tardily, that it it is
the duty Of municipal officers to see that
peace is preserved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
* EEP IT PU Err
The Life is the BIOod-Preyent Disease
Surgery the Last Resort-A Telling
Letter.

Letter.
Here is a fact for you to think over, viz. Med
ical science proves that diseases, no matter how
great variety they seem to have, proceed from
that some single medicines relieve or cure so wide
range OF c0mplalnts-Some of them appearing
almost directly opposite in their natures. When
medical preparation acts at once upon the di-
gestiye and urinary organs, and also puriies the
blood the list of difficulties subject to its control
is astonishing But, while many things are said
to possess this power, those which actually do ex-
ert it are very rare
1t is conceded that DIR. KENNEDY'S FAVOR
TIE REMEDY, of Rondout, N. Y, is the most
arising from foul or impure state of the circula-
ton. Hence it is more than likely that if the
writer of the following letter had habitualy taken
"FAVORITE REMEDY ten years ago, he would
never have suffered from Cancer
PITTSFIELD. MASS, March %. 1884.
DR.. d. Kennedy, Rordoat, N. Y.
DEAR SIR:-Aboat six years ago l was obliged
to resort to external treatment for the removal Of
a cancerous growth on my lip. On my return
home, became sensible that my blood needed a
quired toning up. While casting about for the
best medicine to do this, your .'FAVORITE REM
EDYo was so highly commended in my hearing
that resolved to try it. did so, and the result
surprised me, it was effected so quickly and com
pletely. soon got over the depression produced
by the operation, and since the s'FAV0RITE
REMEDY which / have continued to take in
small doses, has kept me in such health and
strength as never had before, nor expected to
have. 1t is the best blood purifier in the world
- - : $3.50 MATTHEW FARRELL,
In all cases when consultation is deemed de-
sirable,
But, if you have not done so adopt s'FAVORTTE
REMEDlb as a household friend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
CURRENT COMMENT.
WHAT WILL QUIET THE PIANO

WHAT WILL QUIET THE PIANO
Exchange.
A distinguished physician says piano play
ing VIII quiet raving maniac
THE PEOPLE BELIEVE IN HARD MONEY.
New York Tribune.
In Guatemala sandwiches and biscuits pass
as currency.
MUST HAVE BEEN WATER IN IT.
Minneapolis Tribune.
The Kansas City Star says a policeman of
that city mopped the sidewalk with a gentle
man who proffered him drink in violation
OF the rules and regulations of the depart
ment.
TREATING DEMOCRATIC PROMISES TOO Sc
RI0USLY.
N Y. Mail and Express
The convention that nominated Mr.. Cleve-
land to the Presidency resolved that "the Sc
lection OF Federal officers for the Territories
shall.b be restricted to citizens previously resi-
dent therein Yet Wisconsin man has
been appointed Chief Justice of Idaho, and
a Mississippiman has been appointed Receiv-
er of Public Moneys in Wyoming. This APP
parent discrepancy between resolutions and
action seems to require the attention of some
OF the critical organs of the administration
in this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
Mrs. CasweIPs Par|or Glasses
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES & MISSES,
NO. SO PARK ST.,

VIII reopen Sept. 16 1886 Special attention is
given to the common and higher English branch
es Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, etc. Classes will
recite twice week in the History of the Eng
Iish Language as a supplement to the.study of
English Literature and English History; twice a
week in the History OF Art, beginning with the
subject of Architecture three times week in
General Literature, beginning with the Odys-
sey and reading analytically the Iliad, the Eneid,
Paradise Lost the Inferno, ETC.; four times a
week in Physiology; three times a week in
Geology, and one lecture a week in Miner
alOgy, with the study and free use of collection
Of 300 specimens and models four times a week
in Greek, beginners class fitting for college;
three times week each in French and Ger
mum. Special students will be received in all
these classes. A large collection of photographs
will be used in the teaching of history, mythology
and geography. English pronunciation a spe-
cialty in every class. SO far as consistent with
the plan of the school, the discipline of the public
schools is maintained. Seats for day pupils and
places in the family may be secured by personal
application until July 1st and after Sept. 1st or
y letter at any time. Children under twelve
years of age will not be admitted unessNhey can
enter existing classes Number of pupils limited.
Letters must be addressed to 90 Park Street.
je27 eodtoc1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
RATES OF FARES.

Ferry Village to Cape Cottage ...............15 cts
Round trip tickets from Portland to Cape
Cottage and return, including ferriage. So cts.
Ferry Village to Willard, Point Village. 10 cts
Round trip tickets from Portland to Willard
and return, including ferriage. cts.
NY-Parties of not less than four can be accom-
modnted on the day trips at other than the adver-
tised time. Light carriages always in readiness to
convey parties to any part of Cape Elizabeth at
reasonable rates Parties of not less than six con-
veyed to Prospect House between 1890 a. m. to
1.30 p M, and return at 745 p. M; fare round
trip 55 cents
Tickets can be obtained of the Clerk of the Fer
ry Boat "Corneiia III. y or the driver of the ON
nibus. jy11d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

The Democratic Aid Society is the apt
name given to the Prohibition party of Ohio
by the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
MUSICBOOKS.

Leaves of Shamrock.
A new, choice and very musical collection of 100
of the best IRISH MELODIES, arranged for
the Piano and Organ. They are not diffcalt, and
able music.
Price. Cloth s1.5O. Boards 81. Paper so cts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
KINDERGARTEN CHIMES 4 collection

KINDERGARTEN CHIMES. s ! nSIectl0n nn q
Games for KINDERGARTENs and PRIMARY
SCHOOLS. By Kate Douglas Wiggin, of the
California kindergarten Training School.
A book OF fine appearance, with valuable sug-
gestons to teachers by practical and enthusiast
tic ,'Kindergartner' who also has fine and cor
rect taste In poetry and music and provides for
the play and study Of the children 81 sweet songs
There are Ring Songs Marching, GIT, Game
Good Morning and other songs. Good accompa-
or 81 Boards.
Piano Classics. truly select and beautiful
collection of neW piano pieces. S1.5o Cloth, 81
Boards.
College Songs (50cts), Minstrel Songs (S2),
and War Songs $50 cts9 please everybody and
everybody buys them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

These are full sized sets Of 10 pieces, well made
and attractive looking.
Terms of credit on above sets, to residents
We have 40 other different STYLES Of painted.
Enameled and Mahoganized Sets constantly on ex-
hibition in our ware rooms The above sets are
manufactured from entirely new designs expressly
for our spring trade, and are not shown anywhere
else in RoSton -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14

Ell Mahdi has died again This makes the
tenth time he has gone through this per-
formance within two years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
PAINTED ENAMEL CHAMBER SET,
$500.

Dark and light paneled with landscape mirror
combination panels and handsome ornamentation,
fnr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-14
SUNDAY TIME TABLE.

Leave Portland as follows:
9.00A.M M. 12.30P.M
Leave Cape Cottage as follows:
9.45 A. NJ 2.0OP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01

horse-chestnut, and there is also miss
ing from his room the key to his ward
robe. Professor OFT had a scar on the
right side Of his head, with very little,
II any. hair over the same.
send you by this mail also cabi-
net-size picture, which you will see an
swers very well the description in the
Dispatch. Has the body described in
the Dispatch been buried? IL not.
please write or wire us, and Mr.. Louis
OFT will come on at once.
You will please send to us or to
Coroner A. j. Brown, of Charlottes-
vile, by registered package, the horse
chestnut, money-purse. and key, and
we will see if it will lock the above
mentioned wardrobe.
Please return this picture as soon as
compared, as it is the only one the fam
lily have of Professor Leo OFT.
His strange disappearance caused
universal surprise in this place.
Let us hear from you by return mail.
We remain, with respect, your obe-
dent servants, WOODS & McCUE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
the ARTESLAN WE'LL DONE.
" airr from Tour HuuSrrd Feet Below Oh
..rra~. A.. q tt,r Earth

Wairr from Four Iiuusrrd Feet Below the
-urrSrr ef the Garth.
The new artcsian well at the paper
mills has been sunk to the depth of 400
feet, and has yield Of 200 gallons per
minute with one pump working. over
800 gallons per minute is confidently
claimed for it when worked to its full
capacity.
Twenty-one feet below the surface
granite was struck. and there is rock,
more or less solid. from that point to
the bottom, and probably far beyond.
Tubing of wrought iron was used where
the well passes through the earth none
is used in the granite formation.
The well is ten inches in diameter to
a depth Of 100 feet for the remainder
Of the way it is eight inches in diameter.
The water discharged is cool and clear,
and is said to be very palatable.
The cost for boring through granite
is $40 per foot for an eight-inch well.
Water in this well rise, to within fifty
feet Of the surface of the earth. and has
to be pumped up the rest Of the way.
The well is on the level Of the rail-
road-trackS. 4 tall derrick stands over
it. 1t will be in operation for public
inspection tomorrow from . \. NJ. to
?. NJ. and Mr.. George ". Haskell,
the agent for the contractors, will be
present to give explanations to all who
present themselves.