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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12
HIS sENTIMENTALITY
IN. Y. Tribune.)
shampooed with vitriol.
Judge TrMax mas Unique Time with the
German Barber.
NEW York Sun,


Judge Charles Fl. Truax of the Superior
Court promised to take his wife to the opera
on Saturday night week ago. He went
straight home from court to West 18th
street, had little luncheon, and went out
to get shave. His family decline to tell
who is the Judges barber. At any rate, it
happened to be the boss barber, German,
who operated on the Judge.
After the shave Judge Truax said he
would have dry shampoo. Three razors,
a bottle of cologne, hairbrush and comb, a
bottle of bay rum, and two other bottles, one
of which contained the shampoo mixture,
stood on the shelf in front of the mirror.
The barber picked up one of the two other
bottles, squirted half dozen drops over the
Judges dark-brown hair with one hand, and
rubbed the Judicial head briskly with the
other.
Gracious! that's hot" exclaimed the
Court SIT burns"
s'Dere vas no use to make dose tings SO
veak,' said the barber coHfidentially. "Dot
weak ammonia don't got by de pores Of der
scalp.''
He suspended his rubbing to fling great
deal more of the shampoo mixture on Judge
Truax's head. Then he laid down the bottle
and began rubbing vigorously with both
hands.
.sGreat Christopherp' cried the Judge.
"What, in the name of all that's good, have
you put on my har?'
The other BARRIERS dropped the razors they
were sharpening, and looked in amazement
at the Judge as he rubbed his head, drew
his breath hard, and groaned with pain.
"Dere vas holdings wrong mid dot sham
poo,'' the astonished boss said. ''Vas it
| choost leedle sdrong?'
"I'li see about it,' Judge Truax said
| sharply, putting on his high hat and over
| coat and selling the bottle. He carried it
| off to a druggist near by and demanded,
whats this the BARRIERS been rubbing into
| my head?' The druggist smelled the con-
| tents, tasted them, poured out a little,
examined it, and said:
| s'Snlphuric acid, sure. Rather vigor-
Gus tonic for the hair,'' and he laughed.
tits weak though, and PHI give you some
thing to stop the burning"
| In the meantime tie barber had found out
Why his customer bad jumped out of the
| chair. One of his assistants had been using
a weak solution of sulphuric acid to clean
| sponges, and when customer came in, had
laid it on the boss's shelf alongside the
| shampoo bottle, which was identical in APP
| pearance.
Judge Truax went to the opera, but since
| then he has complained of frequent head
| aches. He was on the bench every day last
| week. On Sunday he caught cold, COM
| planned of a violent headache, and called his
| wife's attention 10 number of small Jumps
on his scalp. She put cold bandages on his
head, and he felt better on Monday morning
| and went down 10 court. When he got
home he complained of severe pains not
alone in the head, but in the neck and down
his back, and went at once to bed, where he
remained all day yesterday. DR.. John G.
Truax, his brother, and another physician
| have decided that his life is in no danger.
| He expects to be out in day or two.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

If Gordon be dead, as there seems to be
little reason to doubt, the English campaign
in the Soudan will be much simplifed
Alive and in the hands of the Mahdi the lat
ter would have had the means Of controlling
to large degree the character of the Brit
ish campaign. The primary purpose OF the
invasion Of the Soudan by Wolseley was to
rescue Gordon. With Gordon held as a
hostage by the Mahdi the British commander
might have been forced to accept almost any
terms short of surrender. Wolseley's adj
vance could probably have been stopped at
any moment by threat of numbering Cor
don, and the English government could have
been mulcted to large amount in shape of
a ransom. But with Gordon dead the situa-
tion is entirely changed. The Mahdi now has
no reliance but his troops nd the difficulties
Of the country to check the English forces
England's first purpose now will be to
avenge her great general, and the English
people will not be satisfied until that ven
geance is complete. Kharoum must be re-
taken and the perpetrators Of the massacre
punished. What English vengeance means
the Sepoy rebellion taught the world.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

Laird Collier to the Chicago News, but
decency is so outraged that one can only
look upon the customs of England with
little less than disgust. In the former
countries there are no classes wholly given
over to drink and its brutalities; no classes
that spend all they can earn, or beg, or steal
on drink. But there are just such classes in
every great town of Great Britain. London,
Liverpool and Glasgow are the chief centres
of this Wretched life.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

The Argus's Augusta correspondent, or,
more correctly speaking, the Augusta editor
OF tie Argus, reports that during the speech
of Mr.. Cobb Of Minot, on the bill of the
visiting committee tothe State prison, some
of the Republicans ''tried to affect look
of shoddg indignity, and others writhed
in almost excruciating torture'. "Vidi'' is
a very funny man. The Argus ought to
promote him to joke editor.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

The City Council properly took cognizance
last night Of the bill now before the legisla-
tnre to allow the damming of Long Greek,
and formally expressed the opinion that it
ought not to be passed except On condition
that the creek should not be damned until
it had been decided by the harbor commits
sioners and competent experts that it could
be damned without danger of injuring the
harbor. There is no very serious objection
to the passage of a bill with such provis-
ion
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

The matter of bridging Moosehead Lake
was virtually settled yesterday by the adop-
ton by the House of the amendment which
compels the Megantic COMPANY to build a
branch connecting with the Bangor and Pts
cataquis road. This is very fortunate So
luton Of the matter. Il probably ensures
the building of the Megantic road across the
State and at the same time protects Ban.
gor's investment in the Bangor and Piscata-
quis which would have been greatly injured,
if not absolutely ruined By allowing the Me-
gantic folks to leave the Bangor road out in
the cold as their original bill contemplated.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

The legislature has tackled the skating
Kinks, an act having been presented in The
Senate providing that they shall be compelled
to take out license, and shall not be kept
open from 10 pinto sunrise. The legislature
ought not to stop here. A law providing that
anybody caught discussing polo or base ball
in newspaper Office shall be summary shot,
without the benefit of clergy. is urgently
demanded.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

So many of the Illinois legislators were
showed up that when the legislature met
Tuesday to begin balloting for United States
Senators no quorum was present and moth
ing could be done but adjourn. as one of
the Democratic Senators is on his death-bed
there Is little chance Of an election until
this senator dies. and his successor is
chosen. The Democrats will stave off a
convention of the two houses by flibuster-
ing until that time.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

The Maine Senate is falling into the ways
of the national House. On Tuesday the
Senator from Piscataquis rose 10 question
of privilege and proceeded to apologize 10
one Of the Senators from Kennebec for ac-
cusing the latter of making ''ribald'
speech. The gentleman from Piscataquis
said he had used the word without fully ap-
pretending its meaning. The accusation he
meant to bring against the Kennebec mem
Der was of making a sarcastic, ironical
speech. The Kennebec member seemed to
be as much in the dark as to the meaning Of
''ribald" as the Piscataquis member, for he
said he had not noticed anything wrong in
the speech referred to until somebody had
pointed it out. This little scene shows the
necessity for the distribution of dictionaries
among the members.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12
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THURSDAY MORNING. FEB. 12.

SO do nos read anonymous letters and Communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publica
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

''Vidi," tho learned Augusta correspon-
dent of the Argus, writes OF SO victory like
that of the ancient Roman Pyrrhus." If
Pyrrhus was Roman, viii "Vidr' please
tell us the nationality of L@vinus, whom
Pyrrhus defeated on the banks of the Sirs.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

The story is that the subject chiefly dis
cussed at the conference between Cleveland
and Tilden was the silver coinage, which
both agreed must be stopped. It is said
Randall was sent for, and bill was pre-
pared, which he is to try to get through the
House, leaving the continuance or suspension
of silver coinage to the discretion of Cleve
land when he becomes President. Both Til
den and Cleveland were of the opinion that
unless the coinage ofsilver could be stopped
the new administration was in danger
of being wrecked soon after it was inaugur-
afed
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

Justus Schwab says that instead of 1000
there are only about 2 Anarchists in New
York. But 200 are 200 too many.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

AS a matter Of dollars and cents England
would have been far better off to have as
sumed the debt Of Egypt to her citizens
and paid the interest out of her own rev.
enues.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12

Mrs. Dudley has decided not to lecture,
and she sill ask nothing for her autograph.
She is probably afraid that people have not
charity enough to forgive her for bad shoot
ing.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12
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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-12
Current Comment,
HE BELIEVES IN A HE'LL AFTER ALL.
Rey. Haher Nawton

Caey. Heber Newton.)
Shall these dynamiters walk straight into
Paradise9 win they not need to go to their
own place in the world to come; need to
find very real hell in the next world, if on
ly to save them for future heaven.
Ell MAHDI WILL NOT BE EXHIBITED.
Chicago Times.)
1t doesn't look just new as if Woseley,
that perfect model of modern major gem
eral," would take Ell Mahdi back to London
with him, and exhibit him to the Queen and
at the clubs and theatres, as was done with
Cetewayo.
UNDOUBTEDLY TRUE.
(Norristown Herald)
A couple Of Philadelphia visitors to the
New Orleans exposition were seen examin-
ing and admiring the Liberty bell the other
day. They had never seen the old relic be-
fore, and they said they were glad they had
visited the show.
AND HE COMES FROM ENGLAND.
George Augustus sala)
do not see, for my part, how any candid
foreigner, who has carefully studied the va
ried phases of American life, can accuse this
country of acting wrongly in not leaguing
herself with England in suppressing the dy-
namiters.
AT LAST DISCLOSED.
(Brooklyn Eagle)
Some of the finest military critics in the
world are employed on the prairie press.
They have been sitting up for several nights
with the plan of the campaign in the Sou
dan, and the fatal truth is at last disclosed
that General Wolseley knows no more about
war than Mark Twain's Calaveras frog.
HIS sENTIAENTALITY.
IN. Y. Tribune.)
81 ana perfectly willing to die for my coun-
try, but I'll be hanged if want to die for
the ofice-seekers.o This noble sentiment
is attributed to Grover Cleveland. 1t is I'M
derstood that the man who served as his
substitute during the war was affected to
tears when he read the first part of it, and
that disappointed expression crept over
the faces of the rank and file of the Democ-
rscy as they read the last of it.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

Hon. John s. Wise, Republican nominee
for governor Of Virginia, addressed a large
audience at Armory Hall, in Alexandra,
Va, last evening. As IL popular speaker he
ptsscsscs a vast fund of humor, auc1dotc,
and satire. In the discussion OF state
and national questions he makes telling
points upon the Democracy, and when
interrupted by questions lie hurls
back his answers with qulckness andpower
scarcely equaled by any OF the prominent
political speakers of the country. His wit
and sarcasm upon the Democracy's conduct
of the campaign in Virginia, and rl!calo
of his opponents cavalry tactics aud
uncle's saddle, at times thrilled the audi
cnce, causing his friends to explode
with laughter and his enemies TO
hiss with rage, but every word he spoke
was strictly within the limit Of plrlla'
mentary debate. Notwithstanding this, his
brilliant sarcasm and telling hits produced
such powerful effect upon the audience
that an organized mob succeeded at last by
yclls and Kisses in preventing him from
completing his great effort. The non-action
Of the police and city authorities topreserve
the right of free speech will ever remain a
disgrace to the ancient city Of Alexandria.
| The last utterancos of his speech were a
severe indictment of the civil authorities,
when he declared that never in his life had
lie witnessed such blackguardism aud SC
foul an attempt to prevent free and fail
discussion Of a political opponent, aud
that, too, in the county in which Gen. Fitz
hugh Lee, the Democratic candidate, re
sided, within seven miles aud in sight o
| the national capital.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

The immense increase in the plumbing
business in this city and corresponding i'm.
proyements in materials, appliances, and
methods attest not only the rapid growth Of
Washington, but the wonderful advance
that recent years have witnessed In this
very important department Of mechanical
industry. If we were to name any one Of
all the various kinds Of work required In
the erection and equipment Of buildings as
ifIording a more correct gauge Of tho
Ircgress Of civilization and refinement than
National Republican., 1885-10-02

Many kings have lived and died IN luxury
without ever seeing or hearing OF things half
so beautiful os were viewed by the delighted
crowds who thronged Kings Palace yesterday.
The first day Of tho seventh annual grand
opening was u great success. 1t was the talk
of the town. But all who desired to attend
could not he received in one day hence the
opening continues throughout to-day. 70 miss
seeing the beautiful goods in Kings Palace
viii lie to waste a great opportunity for the
stu Gy Of at.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

The Grant memorial service at the Metro
politan Church last evening was fitting
attestation Of the affection AMI respect in
which this community holds the memory Of
the Old Commander The address OF Cen
Logan profoundly stirred the feelings Of
his auditors. The presence Of some of the
high officials of the government would have
been IN excellent taste. A feeling aud ap-
propnate letter from the President was re-
coived too late to be read before the close
Of the mectIng.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

THE bureau of information, War Depart.
ment, is to be placed under the charge OF
Adiutant General Drum, The reason for
this, 1t is supposed, is the graceful alacrlty
hitherto shown by this official in imparting
information TO representatives of newspa-
National Republican., 1885-10-02

THE Democratic victory Of 1884 for
which Senator German worked so hard has
proven serious misfortune to him. Dis
satisfaction with his distribution of spoils
in his own state has weakened his grip on
his party to such an extent that his re-elec-
ton TO the Senate Is eXtremely doubtful.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

ABUSE Of Senator IIoar is the natural out
come of Democratic detestation of decency.
His Springfield speech-in so far as it
touches the south-is calm, dlgniaed, and
strong. Those who vilify Mr. Hoar do not
read the speeches on which they ostenslbly
base their abuse.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

Mn. GREGORY has done the proper thing
IN placing his resignation of the Office OF
civil service commissioner in the hands Of
the President. lie has endured as much
abuse as any gentleman should be expected
10 bear, even in so good cause as that Of
civil service reform.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

DESPITE the mild protest of the Rich
mond Dispatch, we must still insist that the
common council Of Richmond blundered
egregiously when 1t referred to the Prcsl-
dent as " His Excellency." II would be
just as proper to call the President "IIis
High Mightiness,n as one Of the fathers
seriously proposed
National Republican., 1885-10-02

The Richmond Dispatch says; "THE RE-
PUBLICAN does not seem to know what hap
pcned ON the 4th OF March last" Oh, yes,
VIC know what happened on that great day.
That was the day made ever memorable by
a big procession In honor of Fitzhugh Lee
and Thomas \. Hendricks Who that saw
and heard can ever forget itg
National Republican., 1885-10-02
Pleasant 4 Profitable.

We have already told you
much about our Boys and
Children's Department. We
can tell you much more and
still not exhaust our sub
ject. It is a pleasant thing
for us to write about, and
profitable for you to read.
Our Boys and Children's
Department, always popular
in the past, has become even
more so since we moved
| into our new building. Pop
ular because of the prices at
which we sell our goods, be-
cause Of the variety Of styles
we present, and because of
the carefulness with which
ALL our goods are made;
popular because Of our
bright and beautiful sales
rooms, and because Of the
convenience provided for
our lady patrons who gener-
ally accompany the little
gentlemen. We are not 60
ing to add that gentleman
ly salesmen gladly serve
you" It is unnecessary to
state that our statesmen are
gentlemanly. If they wore
not they couldn't be OUR
salesmen, and as regards our
Willingness to "gladly serve
you," it is understood that
we are here to do business,
and the more you bother us
the better we like it.
For Boys Suits, Sack or
Cutaway; Children's Suits,
Kilt Suits, Odd Pants, Shirt
Waists, Hats and Caps, &c.,
we are headquarters.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

WHILE it must he regretted that Prof
Agassiz feels compelled to decline the SUI
perintendency Of the coast survey, 1t must
also be conceded that, in his very graceful
letter Of declinatlon, he gives good reasons
for SO doing.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

eny other, 1t would be plumbing. And 1t
may well be doubted II there is another city
on the continent where this work is more
thoroughly appreciated ormoreintclligently
executed than In Washington.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

lT is the proper thing in some parts of
the south to have committee vote for the
palty-the dominant minority This ex-
plains the apparent lack of interest In elcc-
tions In those regions, 1t is great saving
Of time to have ten out of a hundred go to
the polls while the ninety shuck corn.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

The political record of David B. Hill,
which is being shown up by the New York
Tribune, is such thing as his friends
should make haste to carry down the back
stairs and hide IN the cellar.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

lr does not speak well for the tolerance
Of the Virginia bourbons that majority of
them are filled with wrathful disgust be-
cause a handful of colored men propose to
vote for Lee.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

The French are having hard fortune in
both Madagascar aud Tonquin. One could
sympathize with their misfortunes II it were
possible to approve the objects of their
foreign fighting.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

If the widow of Mark Pattison keeps her
courage at the sticking point Sir Charles
Dixie will be married tomorrow. Mrs. p.
is brave little woman and not likely -
fuccllmb
National Republican., 1885-10-02

A TREATY in Europe means about as
much as Rip Van Wrinkles promise not to
drink schnaps.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

awe will lose two white votes for every
black vote we getn is the comment of a
prominent Virginia Democrat on the sy.
phax performance.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

FoR any honest man to accept an APP
pointment as civil service commissioner will
hc to put himself up as a target for un-
stinted villifcation by the Democratic press.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

The extrayagant boasting Of the Virginia
Democrats is well understood to be bluff.
The hand they hold does not justify any Of
the confidence they profess.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

THERE were three cadets IN rrr4 I.v,...
class who came out behind him-they were
such courteous fellows that they would not
take precedence Of Lee
National Republican., 1885-10-02

THE new marriage law OF Pennsylvania
having now gone into effect, the border
rinfTYaga14qh h.esG IifGRt6S1e Occupation gone.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

THE eloqucnce Of golden silence is mainly
relied upon by both sides in the campaign
that is supposed to be in progress in Penn
.ylvania.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

THERE is only enough left of the Massa-
chusetts Greenback party to form nucleus
for trading organization when the Demo-
National Republican., 1885-10-02
FRIDAY, OCTOBER ..


AlI1rGH's-"PcCk's Bad Boy"
utEzos's-Miss Ethel Tutkr i'm "Qucona.'
pinE NvsrvM-Miss l.oitle church.
ConouE-Alicc Oates.
Wh,uiscToN RINK-N Ninth aud X, |. avenue.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

On the theory that motion promotes
growth, the Treasury Department is de-
termiucd to keep the silver dollar Oh its
travels.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

B. BUTLER should try to keep his wrath
IN the same condition that Gen. Grant re-
ported him at Bermuda Hundred.
National Republican., 1885-10-02

IT the administration is willing that the
election In New York should be considered
test Of It's popularity Republicans will not
nlirCt.