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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27
rHELowER CONGO.

Consul Tisdel sends to the State Depart
ment some interesting facts relative to the
lower Congo country, a region much talked
about but little known about in this country
The country is one of the richest in the
world, producing in great abundance rubber,
palm kernels, palm oils, gum copal, ground
nuts and wax. The rubber and palm trees
grow spontaneously and are found everywhere
in the lowlands But this region so fertile is
cursed with hot and humid climate, and air
laden with malaria, that none but acclim-
ated persons can endure. The population is
very large, and exceedingly indolent. The
men do next to nothing, unless stimulated by
the European trading companies by the
promise of gin of which they are exceeding
ly fond. All the work that is done is done
by the women, the men spending their time
in lounging about, fighting or hunting There
is no government Of any kind, and the trad
ing companies have to arm their employees
for self-defence as well as to protect the
property of the companies. The natives are
warlike and always ready for fight. They
go armed constantly, either with old flint
lock muskets or bows with poisoned arrows
They are almost uniformly hostile to white
men and were it not for the seductive inf1ll-
ence of gin the European would find it i'm
possible to carry on any dealings with them.
But to a certain extent gin subdues them. 1t
is suggestive fact, and one which Consul
Tisdel thinks the intelligent negro of the
United States should consider, that the
black man gets along with them without diff
Guilty and is able to exercise great influence
over them.
The imports into the country are chiefly
gin, glass beads and cloth, which are used to
barter with the natives for the products Of
the country. The cloth and beads come en-
tirely from England, and the gin to very
large extent from Holland, where a particu-
lar brand of the article--probably very poor
one-is manufactured ( expressly. for .Ethis
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trade. Consul Tisdel found that some of the
trading companies were provided with
canned goods of American manufacture, and
he is satisfied that this description of goods,
as well as common cutlery, ready-made
wooden houses, lumber, medicines and Yam
kee notions could be supplied to the trading
companies lower than they are invoiced from
Europe. He found a wooden house which
had been sent from Belgium at cost of Sl5,-
0Oo, which he has no doubt could be dupli-
Gated in this country and laid down on the
Congo for s., 500.
Consul Tisdel says it will be of no use for
Americans to establish trading houses or
factories" as they are called, on the Congo,
unless they have very large capital and are
willing to wait at least year before they get
any returns. The trade at present is con-
trolled entirely by British, Dutch and Ger
man houses. He is of the opinion were it
not for the lack of communication the United
States might dispose of large quantities Of
certain kinds of products, notably canned
goods, to the established trading houses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

The Portland Herald rebukes the PRESS
for what it calls ''poking fun at the Mayor,
marshal and police, because, with all their
earnest and honest endeavors to do so, they
have not succeeded in shutting up hermeti-
cally all the grog shops, nor in locking up
the rascals who keep them" But in the
very same issue in which it does this it al
lows contributor who signs himself wig
liant to say this without word of rebuke
The order of the Mayor to the police force had
the true ring to it, and honest temperance people
felt glad that they had been the means Of doing
something toward putting such man in Office,
but the result has shown that there is cat under
the meal somewhere. Either the force do not
care straw for the orders of Hon. j. w. Deering
or there is an understanding with the rumsellers.
True, a few of them got scared for a few hours,
but they all opened up again before the day was
out, and now do not disguise their business and
light up, full blast, at night just the same as be-
fore the order was issued Most people believed
that the marshal was anxious to close the rum
shops and he showed that it was possible by eff
fectually doing it, but many of his force wink at
the business now. Has he lost control of the men
building as thero used to DO in times OF yore?
The PRESS assailed the officers course
openly. The Herald does it by means of an
anonymous communication.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Matilda, Princess of England A romance
of the Crusades. By Madame Sophie Coffin
(New York William S. Gottsberger; Port
land: Loring, Short & Harmony Madame
Sophie Cottin's novel is a romance of the
Crusades which has been very well translat-
ed from the French by Jennie w. Raum
Madame Coffin is well known as the author
of Elizabeth, or the Exiles of Siberia and in
the present work this writer has made care
full and intelligent study of the subject, and
presents it in very interesting FORM The
principal characters in the book are Matilda,
sister OF Richard l. of England, and Malek
Adhel, brother of the Sultan Saladin, the
most formidable warrior in Asia. Matilda
had dedicated herself to the life of reli-
gieuse, but the influence of love draws her
toward Malek Adhel, while the difference in
their religious belief keeps them apart. At
length Malek becomes Christian, is fatally
stabbed by Susignais, his enemy, and on his
death-bed is married to Matilda, who retres
to the convent of Mount Carmel, where she
daily blesses God that Having denied our
selves for righteousness the joys of life, we
shall in the Eternal Hereafter rejoice in q
happiness not too dearly purchased, though
the cost was all that this life held most
sweet" All this is the romance of the
work, while the history of the crusade itself
is very attractive one, and the characters
Of Richard, his queen Berengaria, the Arch
bishops of Tyre and Susignau are rendered
with much power and skill.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Three Great Dangers

Three great dangers menace the traveller at
every turn. They are climate, food and water. To
guard against them requires judgment, absti-
hence and SANFoRD's GINGER
This unriyaled household panacea and travel
ing companion is sure to check any disturbance
of the bowels, instantly relieve cramps and pains,
prevent indigestion, destroy disease germs in wat
er drunk, restore the circulation when suspended
by chill, frequent cause of cholera morbus.
break up colds and fevers, and ward off malarial,
contagious and epidemic influences
SANFoRD's GINGER is a delicious combination
of Imported Ginger, Choice Anomalies and French
Brandy, and is the finest extract of ginger ever
compounded in the history of medicine.
EBeware of worthless ''gingers" Ask for
SANFORD'S GINGER.
The Delicious Smniiner Medicine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

Cholera morbus, cramps pains, diarrhea dys-
entity, Indigestion colds chills, simple fevers ex
haustion, nervousness or loss of sleep, whether
caused by unripe fruit impure water, unhealthy
climate, unwholesome food, malaria, epidemic or
contagious diseases that beset the treveler or
household at this season, can have no serious in.
iuence ON those protected by timely use of SAN
FoRD's GINGER.
As summer drink, with hot or cold water.
sweetened, or hot or cold milk, or added to ice
water, lemonade, effervescent draughts or mineral
waters, SANFORD's GINGER forms refreshing
and inyigorating beverage, unequaled i'll smplici.
ty and purity, while free from alcoholic reaction.
A little should be added to every glass of water
drunk.
Donot be imposed upon. Insist upon having
SANFORD'S GINGER.
Is Sold by all Druggists and Grecers.
MTh&wnrm
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CARPET DEPARTMENT.

Ten Thousand Yards all ALL WOOL CAR
PETS, latest patterns, to be sold for 90 Gents
per yard.
Some Of the patterns are controlled in this max
ct exclusively by us. We carry in stock full line
bury Tapestries, together with large assert
ment of Rugs and Mats.
DECORATED DINNER SETS, BA-
BX CARRIAGES, REFRIGERATORS
AND OIL STOVES I'm GREAT VARHE-
~, OF WHICH LACK OF SPACE
FOKBHDS 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
diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27
THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, JULY ~.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations The name and address of the writer are
In all cases indispensable, notnecessarily for pub
LEGATION but as 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, 1885-07-27

A New England Conscience. By Belle c.
Greene. (New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Portland; Loring, Short & Harmony A
New England Conscience gives really
graphic picture of the religious life of New
England country village. The characters
are clearly drawn and are true to life; and
the little volume contains much food for
thought as well as a good deal that is bright
and amusing. Several of the modern isins
are discussed in ia practical and common
sense way which is to be commended, and
the point of view assumed by the writer is
very fair one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

Puck in its last issue represents the Presi-
dent as trying to get a small mule into the
civil service reform stable. If the mule is
intended to represent that part of the De-
mocracy which is opposed to the civil service
law, it is altogether too small
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27
STATE OF MAINE.
BY THE aovERNoR, 4 PROCLAMATION.

The National bereavement caused by the death
of General U. S. Grant, has suitably called forth
universal expression of sorrow throughout the
civilized world. | am aware that the heart of the
people of this State is in full sympathy with the
general expression of encomium which has been so
richly bestowed on his exalted character-meas-
ured on the battle field for this Union, in its Ma
tional executive departments and finally exempli-
fed in that last great trial for life.m which he dis
played glorious spectacle of divine self sacrifice
and compOsure, the fruit of God-lke manhood
In consideration of the death of so illustrious a
patriot and statesman | do recommend that our
National flag be suspended at half-nast on the
public buildings of our State until the day of the
funeral, and that there be general suspension of
public and private business during the hours of
the funeral services of our hOnored ex-president.
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta this
twentyfourth day of July, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty
five, and the independence OF the United States
OF America, the one hundred and TENTH
FREDERICK ROBBIE.
By the Governor,
ORAMANDAL SMITH, Secretary of State
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

The attention of Mayor Deering and
Marshal Andrews is called to the fact that
the rumshops were in full blast on Saturday
night. The police are ''persistently shut
ting" their eyes still. Another stirring adj
dress is needed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

The amount of love which our English
brethren, as Minister Phelps would call
them, bestow on Americans is shown by the
enthusiasm and joy with which they black
ball Americans who are fools enough to wish
to join the London clubs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

The New York Sun would like to inquire
of the Boston Post how it is that Mr.. Manley
is still in the Augusta post office if Chairman
''Sime" Brown has as much influence in
Washington as he is credited with.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

We learn from the Boston Globe that
Mayor Deering is determined to crush out
the liquor traffic" One must sometimes go
away from home to get the news. *S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

Anew Hampshire postmaster, who has
just been suspended was notappointed until
after last falls election. There was conse-
quently no time for him to display offensive
partisanship. What is the administrations
excuse in this case?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

The Springfield Republican considers
James Russell Lowell 'the most famous Re-
publican in the State" If Mr.. Lowell is a
Republican, what is a Mugwump?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

There is a loud cry from the Ohio Demo-
Gratis for the administration to come over and
help them and bring lot of offices along
with it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27
PARLOR SUIT DEPARTMENT,

AS in 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
ment.
We have new pattern upholstered in Genuine
Embossed Mohair Plush in one color or in COM
binati0n of colOrs, in Notified Illuminated Plush
as the customer may desire. This set consists of
adouble-back Sofa gents large Easy Chair latest
improved noiseless platform Rocker, large Recep-
Chairs for
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twill cost France $6,OOO,oOO to put the
navy into as good condition as it was when
she went to war with China. That little
Oriental escapade was an expensive luxury
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

An exchange speaks of the Swimming
institutions" that are just now being estab.
lished in this country. They are to offset our
many sinking Institutions
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

Maiden All Forlorn. BY the Duchess.
philadelphia: j. B. Lippincott & Co.;
Portland: Loring, Short & Harmony This
collection of short stories includes besides A
Maiden All Forlorn, A Rose Distilled, and
several other sketches in the same sprightly
vein. One feels quite at liberty to severely
criticize the style Of this novelist, but she
has written some very charming things, and
has such taking Tor as she would say,
fetching" which is English, you know
way with her that one is willing to forgive
her great deal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27
Special Bargains for This Week.

variety New Prints Choice New STYLES that
have been selling all Summer
yard Among them choice Indigo warranted perfectly
fast cOOrs. f
We have variety nbeace Cotton Cloth
in all widths which selling at extremely prices
AsO all Ladies' and Misses Jerseys
to close We selling variety White Spreads
less than regular prices o close.
As0 all LADIES' Gents and Chdrens selling
wonderfully low prices and 90 dozen Ladies'
Gloves at only 20 cents per pairs about half price.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27
Mrs. CaSWeIPS ParIOr Classes
AND
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES e. MISSES.
NO. So PARK ST.,

WIN reopen Sept 16, 1885. Special attention Is
gwen to the common and higher English branch
es, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, etc Glasses will
IIecte twice week in the History of the Eng
Ilsh Language as 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 a week in
General Literature, beginning with the Odys-
sey and reading anaytically the HAD the Eneid,
Paradise Lost, the Inferno, ETC.; four times a
week in Physiology; three times week i'm
Geology, and one lecture q week in Miner
alOgy, with the study and free use of collection
OF 800 specimens and models; four times a week
IN Greek, beginners class fitting for college;
three times week each in French and Ger
man. Special students viii be received in all
these classes. A large collection of photographs
VIII be used in the teaching of history, mythology
ana geography. English pronunciation a spe-
clalty 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 m the family may be secured BY personal
application until July 1 st and after Sept Ist or
letter at any time. Children under twelve
years OF age viii not be admitted unless they can
enter existing classes Number of pupils Limited
Letters must be addressed to 90 Park Street.
je27 eodtoc1
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$1,000.

To suit other tastes in Parlor Suites we offer
still another STYLE upholstered in first quality Hair
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
sists OF two-part black Sofa, Gents Easy Chair,
large Arm Rocker with Western Spring attach
ment large Window Chair, Centre Chair and 2 ex-
ira large Sitting Chair. Our price for this suit is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

Terms of credit on the two above ParIor Sets to
residents OF Portland So to 81 down and So to 81
per month until paid.
We carry also % 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, 1885-07-27

TNHE Co-partnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween the undersigned, transacting bust
ness under the firm name of Swan & Barrel is this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
FRANCIS X. SWAN,
RUFUS H. HINKLEY
GEORGE H. RICHARDSON.
Portland, July TO- 1885.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

While scientists are investigating the To-
Gusts out West the locust is investigating
the growing grain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

The Hon. John S. Wise, the Republican
candidate for governor of Virginia, takes a
very rosy view of his prospects at the COM
ing election. 'If'', he says ''the Republi-
cans of the North will stop treating us as
poor relations we can make Virginia a Re
publican State permanently" He believes
that last fall the State might have been
carried by the Republicans had the National
Committee made any proper effort AS it
was the Democrats had only three thousand
majority. Mr. Wise says the issues of the
campaign will be largely local, but the ques-
ton of protection will probably enter into
it. He thinks the infamous election law
passed by the legislature oflast winter is not
going to accomplish nearly so much for the
Bourbons as they expected. There are not
more than twelve or fifteen counties in the
State whom it will effect what was antici-
pated from it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

Strangers i'm a strange place
Frequently have purchases
10 make.
II may be
Tooth Brush or a pair Of
Gloves
Glenn Shirt or a
Doll 10 take home 10 n
Child.
They may need n pair of
Socks n Skein of
Xarn,
Pack of Cards,
Bathing Suit, ora
Paper of Pins.
We keep almost
Everything.
If two varieties are made we have the
Best.
If five,
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Such day as Saturday makes the propri-
etors of the sea-shore resorts happy
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27
CO-PartnersIlip Notice,

The undersigned have this day formed \ %.
partnership in business as Bankers and BROKERS'
under the firm name of Swan s. Barrett. and will
continue the business hitherto conducted Inv tbeir
predecessors, ander the same firm name ~ '''Oi'
RUFUS H. HINKLEY
GEORGE II. RICHARDSON
HENRY ST. JOHN SMITH
Portland July To- 1885. iyi6dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

The two best.
Trash we do not have.
As regards
Prices,
The same goods may be sold as cheap
Elsewhere
But not cheaper
If we know il.
Consequently
People who buy of ms can rely upon
The right prices
And feel
That they will NOS be
Imposed upon.
Strangers are always
Welcome.
Our stock is
Interesting.
1t will seem different from
Stocks i'm other stores.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

The selection of Central Park as the burial
place of Gen. Grant will not strike the great
majority Of the American people favorabIy.
Central Park is simply the great pleasure
ground Of New York city, and if it were a
suitable burial place for anybody which it is
not, it could not be for the remains of a man
whose fame belongs to the nation. The Ma
tional government, and not the city of New
York, should erect the mausoleum that is to
contain the remains of the soldier who pre-
served it, and the location should be at the
capital of the nation. If purely private
resting place is intended, then the wishes of
the family should be final and the public has
no right to raise its voice, but the selection
of Central Park negatives any idea
that such is the case and consequent
ly the public has right to express its
opinion in the matter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27
DIRIGO MINERAL WATER

Iced water ruins digestion; Dirigo Water inn.
proves it; is always palatable, refreshinS and
healthful Delivered daily, cool and refreshino
from the spring Our improved cans will keen the
water cool from SO to AS hours; use of cans frea
water per gallon 10 cents. 0'''i' Aiee
RUNDLETT Bros, Proprietors.
ALB Fore Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

Those 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-
hlbltion in our ware rooms. The above sets are
manufactured from entirely new designs expressly
for our spring trade, and are not shown anywhere
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

A Nemesis; or Tinted Vapors. By j.
Maclaren Cobban. New York: D. Apple
ton & Co.; Portland: Hoyt, Fogg 6 Dom
hem). This is dramatic story. In way
it belongs to the class of detective stories"
and the crime is discovered not in the ordin-
airy way, but by magnetic clairvoyance."
The heroine is a young and lovely French
girl, whom the hero, curate, who tells the
story, discovers in the wilds of Lancashire,
where she has reached fame and fortune by
the unravelling of mystery. 1t is clever
story and well told.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-27

The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance.
By F, Anstey. (New York; D. Appleton &
Co. Portland: Hoyt Fogg & Donham) The
Tinted Venus is the fantastic name of far
cical romance by the author of Vice Versa.
The latter hit the popular fancy for amuse-
ment so perfectly that the authors latest
venture will be widely read, and will receive
the same sort of applause. Nothing could
be more oddly conceived or more consistent
ly carried out than this entertaining mixture
of absurdities.
The Devils Portrait. By Anton Guilio
Barroi. New York; William Gottsberger
& Co.; Portland; Loring Short & Harmon)
This is a tale which treats chiefly of art and
artists, and is supposed to be founded upon
certain facts in the life Of Spinello Spinelli,
the famous fresco painter of Arezzo, who fell
in love with the beautiful daughter of Mas
tro Jacopo da Casentino, his teacher. The
plot of the story is very tragic and original,
with picturesque setting which is quite
fascinating.
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PAINTED ENAMEL CHAMBER SET
$1,000.

Dark and light paneled with landscape mirror,
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