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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-02-03
SILKS! SILKS!

ShLAS SnkEASS
2 pieces Black silks 60
~ cts, their price LOO.
3 pieces Black silks rs,
their price l.25.
2 pieces Black Sacca-
Kappa silks at liz I-2,
their price 1 rs.
5 pieces Black Watered
Silks at rs, their price
200.
5 pieces Black Ottoman
silks 81 I-2 cts, their
price 1.5O.
| piece Satin and Wat
cred Black Silk at LOO,
their price 800.
IL pieces GoIored Gros
Grain Silks rs cts, their
price 1.25.
DRESS GOODS.
5 pieces Mohair Skirting
at 8 i-4 cts, their price
25 cts.
5 pieces Gray Mixed
TwiIled Mohair Dress
Goods 25 cts, their
price 40 cts.
10 pieces Brocade Mo-
hair Dress Goods Ia cts,
their price 30 cts.
5 pieces Striped EMohair
Dress Goods 20 cts,
their price 81 1-2 cts.
5 pieces all wool French
POpIin Color Black at
80 cts per yard, their
price rs cts; special att
tention is called to this
lot.
25 pure all wool Dress
FIanneIs 36 inch. wide
at 81 IL cts, their price
62cts.
5 pieces French IIIumin-
ated Stripe Dress
Goods at so cts, their
price LOO.
q pieces all wool French
Serge 48 inches wide at
60 cts, their price 1926.
25 pieces Black Cordur-
etts at 81 cts, their
price 100.
WOOEens 81 FHammeHs.
5 pieces Scotch Mixed
Cashmere at 37il-2 cts,
their price rs cents.
Cashmere at SO cts,
their price 8S cts.
3 pieces Dexter WooIens
Cashmere at rs cts,
their price 1.25.
5 pieces Silk and Wool
Mixed Cashmere at
Loo, their price 1.5O.
5 pieces French finished
Tricot 81 inch. wide for
Ladies' Suitings at rs
cts, their price 1.5O.
10 pieces Gray Mixed
Fancy Flannel at IL l-2
Cts their price 90 cts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-02-03
oCROFlJL.A.


A girl in my employ has been cured of constitu-
tional scrofula by the use of Swift's Specific.
j. o. MCDANIEL, Allatoona, Ca
(This gentleman is father of the Governor of Ca
Vanderbilt's millions could not bny from me what
Swifts Specific has done for me. It cured me Of
scrofula of Id years standing.
MRS. ELIZABETH BAKER, Acworth, Ga.
TETTER.-After suffering with letter for eleven
years, and having all sorts of treatment was re-
heved entirely by Swift's Specific.
L. H. LEE. Dawson, Ga.
SNATCHED FROM THE GRAVE.-Iwa was brought
to deaths door by combination of eczema and ery-
sipelas, from which had suffered for three years
was treated by several physicians with odide petas
SUM, which seemed to feed the disease have been
cured sound and well by the use of Swifts Specific
MRS. SARAH e. TURNER, Humboldt, Tenn.
swift's Specific is entirely vegetable Treatise on
Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
s@THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta Ga.
or 159 W. 23d St., New York. ian1d&wlynrm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-02-03
ENTERTAINnIENTs.
"SurvivaI of the Fittest''

VyHIs lecture postponed on account of weather,
n will be delivered (this) Tuesday evening at
St. Stephens Vsstry. Refreshments after lecture
Tickets 20 cts. feb3dlT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-02-03
THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.
IT ,atpiston .Tournall
WRECKED ON THE POLITICAL ROCK.
Tph;Iadalnh;o p-aoo

There is no doubt about the place that St.
John will occupy in history. He will always
regarded as one of the most impressive ruins
in Americae politics.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-02-03
General Grants Paroles.
A letter from James speed ON the Kindly
Feeling of southernsrs for Kim.

The Hon. James Speed Of Kentucky, who
was Attorney General under Presidents Lin
coin and johnson, has addressed the follow
ing letter to Senator Maxey of Texas, in re-
lation to the stand taken by General Grant
in respect to favors granted soldiers of the
Confederate army after the surrender of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-02-03
4 NEW SET OF BoMBAsr1c BOOMERS.

England is apparently upon the eve of be-
ing transformed into nation of police
man
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-02-03

6 dozen extra quality Gents under
wear at 800 per suit, their
price 600. Sizes 36 to A.
5 dozen extra quality Ladies' I'M
derWear at 300 per suit, their
price 800. Sizes from % to So.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
DEATH OF THOMAS LETT.
A Canadian EX-Rpbe1.

The Sandwich 0llJ G0.Cttc comes to us
with an address delivered by Rev. G. IL.
Robertson at the funeral of Thomas Lett,
who died in that town July $, aged a
years. He was brother of Benjamin
Lett, who was one of the most daring
lieutenants of Mackenzie, the leader of
the Canadian rebellion of 1888, and he was
himself engaged on the side of the iusur-
gents, upon the collapse of the rebellion,
made his escape across Lake Ontario in
an open row boat, in furious storm,
and finally settled in Illinois. In the adj
dress Mr.. Robertson says:
His brother Ben amin was indicted, tried
and convicted in OsweCO, \. v, for an
ofiense which it appeared afterward was
never committed, and sentenced to seven
years in the penitentiary. The deceased
in 1874 determined to secure his pardon
and release. With that energy and infleX-
ible pertinacity of purpose which dlstln-
gushed him he undertook his task. lie
had interviews with many of the celebrat-
ed men of New York including VIM. II.
Seward, John Van Buren,, son of President
Van Buren,, Slas Wright ana Others. He
met with false promises, hypocrisies and
discouragements sufficient to have appal.
led and disheartened any other man but
on the 10th of March, lS45, his purpose
was effected and Benjamin was pardoned
and released He returned with his
brother to Illinois where both remained
His brother died in Milwaukee Dec. I
1858, under circumstances which justified
the belief that his daath was the work OF
Canadian assassins who afterward receiV
ed tie reward offered for his death or cap
ture. All these facts which have becomi
historic, had strong influence on the mino
of the deceased and gave a peculiar colorinl
to his life and thought. In 1862 he erected
on his private burying grounds remark
able monument to the memory OF his
brother on which he inscribed a record OF
the leading events of his life. A pamphlet
containing a still fuller record is the work
/ of his pen. He was one of the tenderes
and kindliest of men. Meeting the chol
era when it ragged in Canada, meeting the
yellow feverw when it prevailed in Louisi
ana where three members of his faml!
were stricken down, he stood calm, brave
fearless tenderly ministerng to the sui
fering and dying. TO the poor he gav'
most generously and many were the sums
he lent on which he refused to take usury
/ To all public and beneficent purposes h
gave with utmost hberalty and there ar
few churches in this vicinity in which hi
money is not to-day invested In all hi
| business transactions he was scrupulous
ly honest and honorable. His word wa
as his bond, always to be trusted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Senator Morriil's Position.
GBrattlcbOrO PhnniX.1

The President is convinced that enough Re
publican Senators will vote for Smalley to pull
him through in spite of Senator Edmunds,
and ii is the inside talk that Senator morrill,
is not averse to Smalley's elevation, which has
the support of the Smith anti Edmunds crowd
as IA preliminary step to overthrow the Ed
munds prestige in the State. Morrill, has never
been recOnciled to Edmunds's anti Blaine
position last year.
The above is from the Springfield Sun
day Republicans Washington despatch
announcing the removal of Collector
Wells. So far as the allusion to Senator
Morrill, is concerned we feel fully author
lied to say that the despatch is false, both
in what it says and what it implies. Sen
ator Morrill, feels no sympathy with any
opposition to Mr.. Edmunds and will not
give even tacit countenance to any which
may be attempted. He cheerfully con
cedes Mr.. Edmunds's leadership of the Sen
ate and admiIes his pre-eminent ability as
much as any man can do. In his own
mind there is not the slightest doubt that
he ought to be and will be returned at the
end of his present term.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
senator Edmunds.
[From the RrattIeboro phmnix.l

From the lrattlcbOrO Phoenix.
Ever since the suggestion was made dur
ing the session of the legislature, last fall,
that there might be opposition to the re
election of Senator Edmunds at the end
of his present term, the PhTnir has held
and said that no such opposition would
ever dare show itself in earnest. To that
opinion we still hold. Certain signs are
cropping out here and there, however, in
the shape of newspaper and individual eX-
preston, which show that influences are
at work against which the friends of the
Senator and of clean-handed politics must
be on their guard. The method undoubt-
edly will be to industriously cultivate Il
feeling that Mr.. Edmunds "betrayedn his
party last year. that as the victim of dis
appointed ambition he ''sulked in his
tent" and by his silence made Democrat
ic victory possible Ep!tnetS and charges
| like those here indicated, with Il score of
Others are now being freely banded about
in certain newspapers, and it is impossible
| to believe that such a course does not
mean something
For Republicans who hold ability and
personal purity superior to political boss
ism and self-seekng, who own themselves
| and will be the tool of 10 man, 1t is time
| to speak out and let it be known where
| they stand. On our own part we can tell
any man or ring of men who have de
signs on George +. Edmunds or his place
| in the Senate that Windham county will
stand solid for him, and if "A serious effort
is made to contest his reelection the Re
| publicanS of the county will join hands
| to help forward such fight as this State
has not recently seen. We care not what
attempts are made to work up "A show of
| feeling in opposition, the people of south
eastern Vermont will stand as we have
said. Let nobody have the slightest doubt
on this point.
Last fall when it began to be said that
there was feeling against Mr.; Edmunds
in the legislature which would have de
feated him had he then come up for re
election, the present writer publicly said
that if fight should be undertaken in
1856 to prevent the Senators reelection 1t
would make a rupture in the Republican
party in Vermont which would never be
healed, and to that opinion we still hold.
During last years presidential canvass
we regretted Mr. Edmunds's inactlon we
thought him needlessly frigid, and said
so. But when the campaign was over and
we came to have personal knowledge of
the good moral grounds on which Mr.
EdmundS had refused to actively enter
the canvass and give his personal endorse
ment to the nominees of his party, we
held him in higher respect than ever be
fore. And to this opinion, also, we still
hold
Whatever and however political self
seekers may hold to the contrary, it is not
political crime to have refused to pull of
ones coat and work ones self into white
heat for Mr. Blaine last year, and it vii
not be so regarded in the future. The
quicker self-respecting Republicans frank
ly take this ground the better it Will bt
tor them and their party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Victor Hugo's Faith.

Four years ago Victor Hugo said to
Messrs. Parodi and Deschanel NJ. Parodi
is well known Franco Italian lttCrdtctT
and NJ. Deschanel a professor in the Col
lege of Francel, who questioned him con
corning his religious faith Il am CON
WINGED that God exists that death will
bring me nearer to him, and permit me to
better understand and feel him for man
dies only to be born again. Where and
on what point of the universe = In the
highest of the heavens, in the regions be-
You'd the planets. The planets are so
many bells. There ON high | shall meet
diminutives of God There are, there
fore, microscopic gods, dvinites like
homeopathic doses Yes, not to speak of
nullities.' What do you call utilities ?
4 will tell you. One day when | was out
is an atheist, like you Deschanel, |
said to him I feel that am immortal
And - he replied, 4 feel that | am NOR
tai. Which of us is right ? Perhaps
both of us | answered. We'll, but how :?
Listen to me moment, my dear c. Let
us suppose Dante in his study. He takes
II sheet of paper, writes two verses, and
then goes out. Left alone, the verses
strike up a conversation like two of Nir-
gil's shepherds, Imdnt dltCrnd CdmcnU
The first said to the second, with tri-
umphant air : 4 am immortal. | shall
live forever The other responded : Il
shall perish The first continued The
creation of IA son of heaven, shall last
for all time The second answered :
Formed from drop of ink, shall fade
away Thereupon they fell to quarrel
ing. Dante entered, took up the sheet of
paper, re-read the two lines-but | needn t
finish my story What did he do = ask
ed c., impatiently. He scratched out the
second verse 'Ah | understand, he eX-
claimed, in rather scornful tone. Then
you think | will be scratched out ? You
may be sure of it. The Creator is master
of his creation. He who aspires to i'm
mortality, and who merits it, will gain it.
For the rest there is only annihilation' "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
An Unjust Sentence.

NEW YORK, Aug. g. Some time ago
w G. Phalen was convicted in Boston of
passing a counterfeit so cent note and was
sentenced to prison for term of years
A friend of Phelan's, named G. II. Torrey,
a resident of this city, has sent letter
ant statement of the facts of the case to
Col Lamont asking the latter to present
tie matter to President Cleveland for his
consideration and action. Mr.. Torrey
clims that Phelan was unjustly coveted;
tint perjured testimony was used against
hin by United States officials who he
declares, should be impeached and that
pesonal malice was ut the bottom of
Phlan's conviction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
TWO CITIES DESTROYED,
AN EARTHQUAKES TERRIBLE RENT.
The Region of Asiatic Russia visited
A church shaken to Fragments
Many People Killed-Business
in the House of Commons.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Despatches from
Tashkend, in Asatic Russia state that IA
great earthquake has visited that region.
1t damaged most of the houses in the
town of Bisheeozek, and ruined the cities
of Suluk and Belovrdsk In the latter
place church was shaken to fragments
while it was crowded with worshippers, a
large number of whom were killed The
earth opened in great assures in Belo-
vodsk and many persons were swallowed
up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
GREAT FIRE IN TORONTO.
Many Valuable Buildings Burned-Thret
SchOoners Observation-Disclosures Losses.

Many Burneu-lhree
SchOoners Observation-Disclosures Losses.
TORONTO, Aug 3.-One of the most de-
structive fires that has ever taken place
in Toronto commenced about 1870 this
morning in the large brick building erect
ed by the Toronto Sugar Refining Compa-
ny on the Esplanade. A strong wind was
blowing from the east and carried chunks
Of burning timber along the Esplanade, ig-
hitting the wooden buildings as far west as
five or six blocks. In a short time moth
ing was left of the sugar refinery but the
bare walls and smoke. Three schooners
have also been burned to the waters edge.
The fire was half mile in length. The
fire was not subdued until II O'Clock this
morning. Thirty-nine houses, four steam
ers and "A number of schooners and other
smaller vessels We're destroyed. The loss
50 far rs known is very great, all the large
companies with head offices here suffer
ing heavily.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
The Sons and Daughters of Lyme, n. IL.
to Meet.

HANOVER, n. H., August 3.-Extensive
preparations have been made for the re-
union of the sons and daughters of Lyme
n H., at that place on Thursday. August
9th. A large tent has been ordered in
which the exercises will be held, The
following programme has been announced
Payer by DR.. c. f. kingsbury, response
By Prof Perry of Williams College, his
tocical address by f. II. Allen of Boston
POEM by w. A. Converse Of Stewartson
original hymn written by Mrs. Lucy +
Johnson of New Haven, Conn. In the
evening free concert will be given by
Halls band of Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
S>LvATIONISTS ATTACKED.
A Mob Attack the Army while Parading
the Streets of Paris.

PARIS, Aug. "a mob attacked the
Salvation Army while it was parading on
one of the boulevards last evening. The
attack was very violent, and the police
had all they could do to rescue the Saliva
tionists. The leaders of the mob urged on
their followers with the cry: "Down
with the English" and succeeded in so
thoroughly engaging the Frenchmen
against the uniformed Britons that the
latter We're locked up in police station
for protection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Buckien's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE IN the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores
letter, Chappcd Hands, Chilbains Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. Ii is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by druggists
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

NEW YORK, August 3.-The New York
Daily Commercial Bulletin estimates the
fire losses in the United States and Cana
da during July at nine million dollars, an
Increase of one third over the average
July fire waste for the past ten years.
During the seven months of the present
year the fire loss has been sixty million
dollars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
LACTART, delicious with water and suga
only-25 and 50 cents.

have been periodical sufferer from Hay
tom, since the summer of 1879, and until |
used Ey's Cream Balm, was never able to find
any relief until cold weather, can truthfully
say that Cream Balm cured me. | regard il as
of great value and would not be without it
during the Hay Fever season,
l.. NJ. GEORGIA, BnghamtOn n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

The motto of the proprietors of DR.. Henry
BaXter's Mandrake Bitters is, "the greatest
good to the greatest NUMBER" and so sell Il
large bottle of IA valuable remedy for the small
price of p cents, and warranted every bottle
to give satisfaction or money refunded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
LONDON SOCIETY AGAIN AGlTATEO.
Lord Chief Justice Coleridge to Marry a
Woman who Threatened Action Tor
Breach of Promise-A Speech Up
holding the GaZette's Revelations.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The latest society
sensation in London is caused by the an
nouncement that Lord Chief Justice
Coleridge is about to marry an American
lady whom he first met on a steamer on
which he returned from the United states
three years ago, and who threatened to
bring an action for breach of promise if he
did not marry her. Society is very much
agitated over the approaching event. His
lordship's sons and daughters are reported
as being very indignant.
To Protect the Girls.
LONDON, Aug. 2.-Mr Gladstone in a
letter says that personally he would have
been glad if the age of protection of girls
had been raised to eighteen. Mr.. Shead
and others interested met to-day and APP
pointed a committee to arrange for de
smontration in Hyde Park in respect to
the protection of girls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

Arnica Oil Linimcnt is very healing and
soothing, and does wonders when applied to
old sores.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

CURE FOR CROUP.--Usc Dr. Thomas Eclcct-
rio on according to directions. 1t is the best
remedy tor all sudden attacks of colds, pain
and inflammation, and for injuries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

A common cold should not be neglected.
Downs Elixir will cure it. Aug l,d&wlm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

Charles A. Daley was arrested last evening
for stealing from the drug store of Shicfmun,
Il bottle of sulphur Bitters. Before the court
this morning. UPON being asked why he should
steal, he stated that his mother was troubled
with Rheumatism, and that it was the only
medicine that helped her, and being out of
money and work was the cause of his stealing
As this was his first offence he was put on pro-
baton. -NcWdrk NolCs. lS},d& WV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
An Additional Slight.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Among the court
presents of the Princess Beatrice all the
members of the royal family gave jewels
save the Crown princess of Germany, her
sister, who presents two silver candle
sticks, and the Prince of Wales who gave
only an oil painting of Windsor Castle.
These paltry gifts are regarded as an adj
ditional slight ON the marriage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Sir Charles Dixie Appears to Heed Not
the Scandal Against Him.

LONDON, August 3.-Sir Charles Dixie,
despite the sensation over the exposure of
the scandal with which his name is asso-
ciated, appeared in his usual place in the
House of Commons when the session was
opened this afternoon. Mr.. Joseph Cham
berlin also was in his place. Mr. w. II;
Smith, the new war minister, announced
that the government had abandoned work
on the railway between Suakim and Ber-
Der. He also announced that the govern
ment was arranging for the withdrawal of
the European troops now at Suakim and
the withdrawal of the Indian troops
thence in October next.
The committee of the House of Com
mons is at present discussing the criminal
act amendment bill raising the age of con
sent in girls.
Osman Digna's Death Confirmed.
CAIRO, Aug. 3.-Slattin Bey has written
TO Gen. Grenfell confirming the news OF
Osman Digna's death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-14
OUR NEIGHBORS.
STEVENS POINT.


The Gazette: Eli S. Halleck, a
painter by trade, died at the engine
house in this city at about half past
seven O'Clock on Monday evening last,
from strong drink.
Thirty saloon keepers have thus far
paid their retail liquor license The
number will probably be swelled to
thirty live within the next few days,
giving our city revenue of $1,000
from this source.
Meehan Bros. are now engaged in
rafting the last fleet of lumber that
will ever be run by them from their
mill in the town Of Linwood, this
county. This feet will be composed
of dry hemlock lumber, sawed last
summer, and will be run to st. Louis,
where it has been contracted.
The Democrat A bout midnight
Wensday last, A telegram from Marsh
field, informed the fire department. that
a fire was in progress in log pile con-
tanning about one million feet and re-
questing the assistance of the Engine.
The hand Engine was sent in charge
of Mr.. Owen Clark, which put out the
fire after about one hours work About
10000 feet of logs were burned. Mr..
Upham telegraphed his thanks to the
city saying the engine had saved them
thousands Of dollars worth of property.
MERRILL
The News: Chippewa Falls saloon
keepers pay $3.50 license.
"Wednesday forenoon the Scott mill
sawed $4,000 feet of lumber. Full
capacity Of the mill $50, 1000 daily.
Out of game of cards sprang a
stabbing ARRAY at Quick,s saloon,
Tuesday night, John Main receiving
thirteen thrusts from a pocket-knife
by Levi Parker.
The Advocate A serious acct
dent occurred on Saturday afternoon to
Oscar Gagnon, in IT, W. Wright S
sash and blind factory. Gagnon was
working at machine known as a
''relisher, and by some means got bis
arm caught, which was pretty badly
cut though not near as bad as was first
reported. Much sympathy is ex-
pressed for Mr.. Gagnon, as it was but
short time ago that he buried his
little child
Alex. Juneau stole a pair of boots
last week and was sent down to Wau.
pun for four years. This fellow is &
hard rascal, and has lived at the ex,
pense of the State before, and appears
to enjoy the life.