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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
The Ward Tickets.

1t will not be wise for the Republicans to
shut their eyes to the possibility that the
mayoralty contest may have to be settled in
the council. The probabilities are strong
that Mr.. Fogg will be elected by the people,
Notwithstanding the nomination of third
candidate by the Prohibitionists, but the
placing of John W. Deering in the mayors
chair would be so great calamity that it
ought to be guarded against in every possi-
BILE way. In one or two wards there is said
TO be some dissatisfaction with the candi-
dates nominate for the council This dis
satisfaction is not on account of any
want of capacity on the part of
the candidates complained of, but
has its gin in local jealousies growing out
OF quarrels that ought to have been buried
long ago. 1t is stated, and is no doubt a
fact, that the Prohibition party in making
their nominations in some of the wards have
worked this dissatisfaction for all that it
is worth, in the hope of defeating here
and there Republican councilman or alder
man. Republicans should not allow them
selves to sacrifice the interests of the city
and Of their party by allowing personal spite
to dictate their votes at the coming election.
Every Republican candidate should receive
the full Republican vote.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

According TO present indications on next
Wednesday the city of Washington will
howl. If predictions prove true Rome in
her palmest hours could not rival our ma
tion's capital as 1t will appear on that day.
The modern managers of the Inauguration
will depart from that facetiousness known
as "the simplicity of the fathers" and bands,
bonfires, balls, receptions, dinners and pa
rades will be the order of the day and night.
OF military companies there will be no end
But there are several Democratic organiza-
tions of military character that on that
day will be conspicuous for their absence.
The Ku Kux militia will probably not be
present. The members of the red shirt rife
clubs of South Carolina will not attend in
body. As ordinary individuals they will sit
on the fence and watch the procession go
by, with sweet recollections of the days of
'76, when by noble efforts they put the De-
mocracy of their State on top. The "Night
Hawks" of Georgia will not occupy the
front ranks in the parade. The "Bulldoz-
ers' of Louisiana will not appear at all, and
the Changers" of Texas will not be there.
But the saddest exclusion of all will be in
the ranks of the tall hat, silk handkerchief
and claw-hammer coat gentry, where the
rank and file of the Democracy will not ap-
pear because they not have the wherewith
to hire uniform.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
The Philosophy of TIPS.
A Brass Ruttoued Hotel Attendant Gets
Some Coed Legal Advice.


"A brass kuttoued Hotel Attendant Gets
Some Good Legal Advice.
tall, solemn looking man, wearing a
frieze oVercoat came into the layatory in the
Astor house, this morning, says the New
York Graphic. he had a brand new silk
hat, which was set off to advantage by the
dtlapidated wet day tiles around him. The
spruce, brass buttoned attendant sprang
forward obsequlously and fell to brushing
the frieze coat with deftness and solicitude.
The solemn man let him brush. Then he
lighted cigar, while the gentleman with
the brush lodged anxiously around him.
Swell, what do you want?" said the solemn
man. The gentleman with the brush grinned
suggestively. "You want me to fee you, I
suppose. Let us reason on this thing.
This hotel feeds you, clothes you handsome
ly. puts 25 cert whisk in your hand and
stlnds you up here. What for? Are Won
simply for tone and beauty? Are Won put
here to backmail guests of the house, or are
you supposed to brush them on the same
principle that they get clean towels for
nothing? am aware that the law recog-
hiAOo ohS nSNOPtenCO Va q e6ENlCG dS an ac-
acknowledgement of an obligation to paw. But
that is from party acting in the capacity of
an individual. You are mere beneficiary.
an attachment, thing without legal status
or standing in your relations to, me. You
could not sue me for payment of this brush
ing The house only could sue. Will it?
No. WhyP Because 1t throws in brushing
with towels. So you see, my enterprising
friend, II you have followed me, that you
nsG1
purse. Good morning, and when YOU are
an individual, instead of a chattel, come
and brush me and I'll give you a dime.'
The solemn man smiled pleasantly then and
marched away. The gentleman with the
brush fell backward against the wall and
gasped. Suddenly he jumped up and ran
after the solemn man and plucked him by
the sleeve. II allus pay my lawyah, sah,'
said he with dignity. Here's quartah fo'
de fee -
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

The scene Of battle In the Soudan has
been transferred from Gubat to Abu Klea,
a small place between Gubat and Korti, in
the Bahiuda desert. The Stewart division,
the command of which has deVolved upon
Col. Butler, was forced to leave its intrench-
ments at Gubat and retreat towards Korti,
making a halt at Abu Klea, where, amid
all kinds of difficulties the forces are now
vainly endesVoring to make stand. Should
relief from Wolseley, who is at Korti, fail
to come in time it has been suggested that
Butler retreat to Berber instead of keeping
up his line of retreat toward Korti Exactly
what the ground for this suggestion is we
do not understand. Berber is now in the
hands of the rebels and a retreat in that
direction would not only be going farther
and farther from Woseley, but in the end it
would give the Arabs an opportunity to
completely surround Buffers forces. Take
It altogether the situation was never more
serious. The banks of the Nile from
Khartoum to Shendi, distance of 101 miles,
are lined with rebels. From Shendi to
Berber, distance of 103 miles, the country
Is also In the hands OF the rebels. Had Ell
MahdPs forces better understanding of
scientific warfare, very few moments
would suffice to surrouHd Buller where he
now is and at the same time make Wolseley's
present position extremely dangerous.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
Personal and Peculiar.

A young man of Adairsyilla, Ca, pro-
posed to his girl on postal card. AS the mis-
sive had to be inspected by two postmasters
and all their intimate friends at the cross
roads grocery stores, the whole county heard
of it and congratulated the girl before she
received the card. 1t is such events as this
that make us weary of the postal card.
Wordsworth in one of his noble sonnets
iamented the decadence of "plain living and
high thinking" Thackeray reversed this
and commended plain thinking and high
living. Now Matthew Arnold takes the
floor and regrets the absence in England of
what he thinks is abundant in America
straight thinking and clear seeing. Thus
the w0rld moves.
A well-husbanded lady is now residing in
the State of Kansas. She is sixty-fve years
of age, and is living with courageous man
who has assumed the position Of being her
fourteenth husband. 1t is said that In the
hall Of her house there are thirteen pegs,
upon each of which hangs hat duly labeled
as the property of one of the defunct
husbands.
osman Digna's original name was AL
phonse Vinet, he being a full-blooded
Frenchman. He was at one time sold as
slave to Mohanmed Ahmed Ell Mahdi, but
quickly rose in that PROHIBITS favor and be-
came his son-in-law. He is now about fifty
three years old. de says El Mahdi intends
to restore the whole Nile Valley, from source
to mouth, to Mohammedan control, and af-
ter he has taken CaiIo be will send envoys
to Constantinople inviting the Sultan 10
TORN an alliance with him against all Chris
tendon.
Speaker Carlisle is making collection of
the most curious communications he re-
ceives; such, for instance, as letter from
a Minnesota Bourbon, who wanted an ap-
preparation by Congress to provide him with
a good sleigh. He told what kind of wood
it was to be made of, how many bells 1t
should have, and how thick the steel of the
ruaners should be; and in poscript init
mated that the salvation of the country de-
pended on the appropriation being made
promptly.
An exchange tells an improbable story
about the methods used to wake General
Butler during his campaign. The real facts
of the case are that, instead of waking him
by tickling his nose with feather duster,
his colored servant simply stood by the side
of the great man, who was sleeping at the
rate of 10 knots an hour, and exclaimed, as
though answering question, in an ordinary
tone of voice; "The President is somewhat
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
Historical Questions

The New York Graphic is managing an
historical contention modelled on the com
petition for supremacy lately carried on by
correspondents of the Pail Mall Gazette,
Here are the grounds of dispute
Who are the three Americans, living or
dead, who have done the most to promote
the permanent welfare of the people of the
United States?
Who are the three most eminent writer's
in American literature in the order of their
merit?
Who are the three foremost soldiers or
generals in our history?
Who are the three most eloquent orators.
living or dead, in American history?
Who are the greatest poets, not exceeding
three, that this country has produced?
Who are the three most meritorious ar
lists eminent IN the present or in any period
of our history?
Who are the three foremost American
statesmen, in the order of their greatness?
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
ELECTION MONDAY, MARCH 2.
FOR MAYOR,
JOHN H. FOGG.
FOR WARD oFPECERs.

WARD ONE.
Aldermau-Horace A. Hsllett.
Conncllmen-Alpheus Grifiu BENZ. Thompson
Warden Samuel Tburstop
Oerk-Osman @. Monroe
Constabes- Ruel N. Field, Edward K. Heath.
WARD TWO.
Aiderman-Ez.a Drew
coancilmsD-F Frank d. Plummer, Isaiah Daniels,
Charles II. Scott Jr
Warden Ernest True,
Clerk-HeTbert ID. Marr.
Constablts-Luther A. Sterling, Benz Gribben.
School Commttee-Char es II. oldhsm.
WARD THREE.
Alderman-Augustus H. Prince.
Gouncilmen-Franklin Simonds, Geo. II. Buxton,
Milton Higgins.
warden-Edwin O. Milliken.
Clerk George II. Townshend.
Constaoies-Freeman I. Merrill, Edwin A Leigh
WARD FOUR.
Alderman--Ira s Locke
oouneimen-Levi F. Hcyt. Frank D. Turner,
Narden-Wes ey Fl. Jadkins.
Clerk X. Deehan.
Sen oil Committeo-Chares o, Files.
Cons nsIabies-Arlhur M. Sawyer William p, Lar
kin.
WARD FIVE.
Alderman-whitma Sawyer
Councilmen-Ruel T. Mcclellan, John Williamson,
Caleb n Lang.
Warden Josiah H. Drummond, Jr.
CleIk-Charles A. Perry.
Constables-Left with City Committee.
WARD SIX.
Alderman-Elias B. I)enison.
Conneilmen-Theodo G. Woodbury., Thomas P.
Shaw, Henry G Small
Warden-John + Barrett.
Clerk Frederic V. Chase.
School Commlttee-WilamM NJ. Bradley.
Constables- Benjamin t. Libby, Granville Frank.
WARD SEVEN.
Alderman-Edward A. Noyes.
John G. Roberts.
Warden William H. Plummer,
Clerk-Thomas f. Heating.
School Committee-Silas H. McAlpiue.
Coustables-B benjamin W. Slower BENJAMIN Burn.
ham.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

President Elliot in a speech before the
Nineteenth Century Club, Tuesday evening,
said that the American college boy of today
knows what he wants to study and how to
behave, while on the other hand DIR.
AcCosh said that he needs considerable
dictation and discipline. Princeton we be-
leye beats Harvard at foot ball. But then
there may be other reasons for this differ
ence of opinion.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Temperance men who propose to vote for
Mr.. Cox had better stop and think. Either
John b. Fogg or John W. Deering is to be
the next mayor OF Portland. Mr.. Cox can
not be. Mr.. Fogg represents party which
has given us all our prohibltory legislation
and all The enforcement worth speaking of,
while Mr.. Deering represents party which
is hostile TO the law and which would be
pretty likely to see that it was not enforced.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

A number OF prominent free traders dined
In New York on WashiDgtoH's birthday, and
cheered pater patriae as free trader. This
was using his reputation with more freedom
than they had any right. Washington was
not only the paternal ancestor of his country,
but he was also the father of protection.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
Current Comment.
SPRAY LOUD AND LONG,"
(St. Louis Globe-Democrat.)

PRAY LOUD AND LONG,"
(St. Louis Globe Democrat)
Only one more Sunday for religious prep
aration to grin and bear'' Democratic
President.
HAPPY MAN.
philadelphia PressJ
Big Richard Hubbard, ex-governor of
Texas, says he expects nothing for himself
from President Cleveland.
CORRECTLY DEMONSTRATING.
Washington Post)
We look in vain for any evidence in any
thing that Mr.. Cleveland has ever said or
done with regard to the civil service that
Justifies the remo.est fear of his manpulat-
ing the work of eform to Democratic dis
advantage.
"oLD KENTUCK" is ALL THERE.
chicago Hersld1
If an election could be held in Kentucky
on the 4th of March the State wonld 90 Re-
publican 100000 majority. Col. Watterson
is about the Only Democrat now left there,
all the others being strewn along the high
ways and military roads leading to Washing
ton.
A SCIENTIFIC TRAMP.
Macon Telegrsph)
A gentleman related to us curious dream
@-~sNs AAS ANN INV bhlb WEEK. IL WAS
about an invention by which The saving of
wood by electricity is made possible. Being
OF mechanical turn of mind, he proposes
to make practical application of the idea
of the dream.
DRAWING THE LINE ON FENIANS.
Boston Traveller)
A Buffalo despatch SAYS shere was a Fe-
nian gathering in that city last evening, and
that it was determine d to invade Canada
with an army of $4,000 men. The story Is
improbable. If such an invasion is attempt
ed, we hope our government will take
measures to prevent the army from crossing
the line on their retreat.
ALITTLE DUETTE ON THE TELEPHONE.
IN. Y. Tribune1
THURMAN Cat the telephone Hello I
CleveaDd, bel oil
CLEvELAND.-Hellol Who are YOU?
THURMAN. Allen G. Thurman, of
Ohio.
CLEvELAND.-Wel what can l do for
you, Mr. Thurman?
THURMAN. %, nothing, nothing. 1
thought perhaps you had called me and
hadn't heard you.
HOW THEY WILL DISPOSE OF THE SURPLUS.
Cincinnati Commercially
The Democratic economizers are to dis
pose OF the surplus. They will do it with
the greatest ease. 1t has been decided that
wemust have, under Democratic auspices:
l. A steel-clad navy--in which $20,000,-
900 year can be managed.
2. A system of coast Notifications with
modern artillery.
lTbe Dem ocratic bosom heaves with dis
tress owing to the neglect of the Republicans
to provide these things.l
8. The improvement of Galveston and
other harbors (let New York clean her own
harbor) and the construction of willow mats,
wire screens and walls for the restraint of
the Mississippi river.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

A novel temperance movement has been
begun in Georgia town, where the liquor
dealers intend to boycott large number
of men who drink to excess, each dealer to
forfeit $50 If he sells to any man on the
hIanlr lint
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 97.

We DO not read anonymous letters and communi
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
an cases indispensable, not necessarily tor publca-
hon but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve cora-
munications that are not used
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

A Pennsylvania paper excuses the large
outlay on wines made by Jefferson, on the
ground that Democratic victories came of
ten in those days.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Captain Deering seems to think that he
ought to be elected mayor because the chol-
era Is coming next summer. But one pesti-
lence at time will do.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

1t is currently reported the Hon. John W.
Deering has provided himself with gatliDg
gun. to be used against traducers of his
personal integrity.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

A provoking typographical error made the
Argus say yesterday that the "nomiuation
OF John W. Deering was demanded by the
Democracy" OF course the by should read
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Cleveland's crazy quilt is the latest name
Probably applied because nothing short of
an insane asylum will be good enough for
him when he gets it done.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Senator Bayard is accused of saying
that he would not sit in cabinet contain
ing Dan Manning.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Isn't it about time for the Argus to revive
Its last years joke about Capt behring's set
ting his face firmly against all jobs.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Capt. Deering's tribute to Cleveland in
bis Congress hall speech ought to give him
the post office.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

fatigued, now, sir, but will attend to your
case when he awakes." At the sound of
the second word the general was wide awake,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
'oLD KENTUcK" IS ALL THERE,
fr1,,a. 1r,,

If an election could be held in Kentucky
on the 4th of March the State wonld go Re-
publican 100000 majority. Col. Watterson
is about the Only Democrat now left there,
all the others being strewn along the high
ways and military roads leading to Washing
tim
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

N0Vs LUNlb UIUU5-DtIHUcIaI1
Only one more Sunday for religious prep
aration to grin and bearn Democratic
President.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
A SCIENTIFIC TRAMP.

A gentleman related to us curious dream
that he had one night this week. It was
about an invention by which the saving of
wood by electricity is made possible. Being
of a mechanical turn of mind, he proposes
to make practical application of the idea
of the dream.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

A HAPPY MAN.
philadelphia PressI
Big Richard Hubbard, ex-governor of
Texas. says he expects nothing for himself
from President Cleveland.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Washington Post.)
We look in vain for any evidence in any
thing that Mr.. Cleveland has ever said or
Done with regard to the civil service that
Justlfies the remo.est fear of his manipulat-
ing the work OF eform to Democratic dis
advantage.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-08-07
PRIMARY ELECTION.

Gs- The Democratic. Conservative County
and State Central Committees for Montgomery
county, at meeting held in Rockville, on
Tuesday, July l4th, 1885,
Resolved, To respectfully request the Demo-
cratic-C Conservative voters of Montgomery
county to hold primary elections at the places
in each district fixed by law for holding gen.
eral elections, on
SATURDAY, 29th of August, 1885.
from o'clock, A. NJ, to o'clock P. NJ, to
cast their votes for the following officers;
One Clerk of the Court of Appeals, one
Comptroller OF the Treasury Of Maryland,
one State Senator for Maryland, three Men,
bers OF the House of Delegates, one Clerk of
the Circuit Court, five Commissioners for
Montgomery county, one Sheriff, one Register
of Wills for Montgomery county, and one
County Surveyor.
All persons desiring 10 be candidates at the
Primary Election shall so designate the same
ia writing to H. W. Talbot, in Rockville,
on or before the 18th of August, accompanied
with one dollar to insure the printing of their
names on said ticket To be voted for al the
Primary Election.
1t is also recomm ended TO the voters that
they elect member of the County Commit
tee from each of the districts to serve for the
next two years.
The Committee appointed the following
gentlemen TO act as Judges at the said Primary
Election:
LIST District--J. W. Allnutt, A. Brizendine,
S. o. Jones.
2d-Samuel Scott, Or. Richard Thompson,
George W. Hilton.
3d--John T. Fletchall, VIM. n. Jones, Jas.
F. Poole.
4th--Chaudler Keys, J. W. NJ. Kiger, W.
r. Humphrey.
5lh-John Bready, Thomas r. holland,
William h. Shaw.
6th-William Mullican, James OAutt, Jul
ian Griffith
7,h-Wlliam l.. Wilson, Henry Renshaw,
William Offutt.
slh-Ilileary o. Higgins, Reuben Young,
A. +. Fairall.
9lh-Walter NJ. Talbot, John Hilton, Geo.
W. Meen
l0th-lI. A. Garrett, Joseph Stem, job
G.. Trundlc
lllh-C r. Hershey, VIM. Brewer, F. o.
White.
l2'h--Williah Williams, Washington Il.
Day, l.. 7. Hilton
L. W0OTTON,
j. 7 FLETCHALL, Sec. Chairman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-08-07
The Potomac Gun Club.

Mr.. Editor We must confess that we
ieel somewhat discouraged When we fee
bly, attempted 10 correct the inaccuracies
and naturalize the chimerica premises of
your Great Falls correspondent as they re-
lated To us, we did not then know the case
with which we dealt was chronic We had
better hopes But now that he again takes
his air-gun, places himself behind law
and fires away with the condensed gas, we
can no longer doubt. Unfortunately, how.
ever, wide of the mark, the venom of his
sur charged spleen serves only TO wound the
feelings of some unsuspecting members, Of
there be such,) who happened just at this
time not To be on even terms with the club.
"Aas for the rarity OF christian charity"
We had iondly hoped that the former
erroneous evasion might DC ascribed to some
spherical alteration, or that perhaps it was
framed while the sapient architect labored
under the influence of temporary halucina-
tons But instead Of some such acknowl-
edgment another symptom is Developed, IN
view OF which We are AZ II loss Tor an apollo
getic diagnosis 1t may b. that the warm
weather mad aggravated IA functional lack of
the grtyisn matterln the "orgln oi thought"
1t is evidently malignant, but not being
specialist we respectfully refrain.
We proceed To consider the much quail
fed conditions Of the vague probabilities of
the acceptance Of our challenge. We do
insist that the match be consummated, and
to that end will consent to depart from the
established rule of challenges, which al
ways presumes the challenger to name the
ground, on condition that the Great Falls
be not named as the place Of meeting. We
make this restriction with no view of ma
levolence, but for the. fact that in the case of
many of the members il is impossible to dis
socate the ideas of the good time" referred
10 by the correspondent and the above named
meeting place. And for the reason that we
are unwilling TO bring any of the possible
participants within the certain range Of in.
| iiuences that may disturb their equanimity
and blind them to bylaws, reason and JUS
tice
In parting word with the correspond
ent, who also appears an honorable liduci-
airy of the L. q. c., we would say that we
reluctantly accepted his challenge to this
war of words, the impertinence OF which is
apparent. We have acted only on the de-
fensive but SO lar from considering this
controversy demoralizing, we have heark-
ened TO the new departures in points of par
liamentary usages casually dropped by the
| fiduciary and confess TO be edited While
if our humble effort can be instrumental To
induce any delinquent member to square up
with the club we shall be abundantly salts.
fed.
Thanking you, Mr.. Editor, for the mmun-
tiles afforded we hope to have done.
ONE OF THE CHALLENGERs.
Potomac, Aug 1st 1885.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-08-07

suicide columbus Smith, residing up.
on the farm Of Mr. Harry Cooke, near
Gaithersburg, this county, committed suicide
on Wednesday last, by shooting himself
just before he killed himself he picked up a
double. barrel shotgun and threatened 10
kill himself and his mother who resided
with him. She became Heightened and went
To several neighbors for help. On her re-
turn home she found her son dead few
yards from the house lying upon the ground.
She expected 10 find him dead, as she heard
the discharge Of the gun on her way from
home. He had been drinking whiskey since
harvest, which resulted in deirium tremens.
This, undoubtedly, was the cause OF the
rash act. He placed the gun TO the right
side Of his neck, the discharge severed the
jugular and tore the neck in iragments.-
Death was caused instantly and without
struggle. The trigger Of the gun was pulled
by part of q hoe-handle. When bis remains
were found the gun was lying lengthwise
of the body and the stick across it. The
remains were CHASTITY TO look upon. In life
the deceased was an industrious and worthy
man.