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The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

lish great advantage over the Russians who
must maintain long line of communiea-
ton through country without railroads
and exceedingly difficult to traverse. The
naval power of England is grealy superior to
that OF Russia and a declaration of war
would be speedily followed by blockade of
the Baltic, which the Russian feet would
find 1t impossible to break.
In view of all these fact, there
fore, it is not impossible that when Russia
becomes thoroughly convinced that Eng
land means business, her diplomats will
speedily take on a more accommodating
spirit. In 1878. when the Russians, flushed
with victory over the Turks, were rapid
iy approaching Constantinople, war seemed
more imminent than it does now. The
English reserves were called out, and there
was the came activity at the dock yards and
arsenals that Is seen today. Nevertheless
war was ayerted by diplomacy. 1t is not
unreasonable TO expect that it will be now.
The situation is alarming, but it does not
necessarily mean war.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

A correspondent points out in another col
umn some additional objections to the may
or's plan of lowering the tax rate by raising
the valuation, and they are very serious
ones. so serious indeed that they will proba
bly, put an end 20 any scheme of this kind.
He shows that the result Of this plan, by in
crossing the State aud county tax which is
based on valuation, would be TO actually
augment the burdens of our citizens. There
is only one way to relieve the taxpayers and
that is by cutting down expenditures. Sew
eral large extraordinary appropriations must
be made this year. A sewer on Back Cove
must be constructed and reasonable appro-
priaton made for the National Eucamp-
ment. But the widening of Centre street
which it is estimated would cost 100000
though it may be desirable, is not necessary
aud should not be undertaken until the
city's fiuances are in good deal better shape
than at present.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

The reports of the Adjutant General and
Inspector General of the Maine militia are
published in another column. There are in
the State 1882 men liable to be called upon
to perform military duty. The number OF
men enlisted is S96 with IA officers. The
Inspector General finds many things to
praise and many things to criticise. The
most of his Criticisms having appeared in
previous reports are already familiar but ii
should be remembered that their repeti-
ton makes them more and more en-
phatic. The companies have devoted much
attention TO rife practice and The officer In
charge expresses himself grasified at the re-
anlt
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
POWERFUL MEDICINE
BAKING POWDER,

This certifes that have examined samples of
Cleveland's and the Royal Baking Powders, pur-
chased by myself of grocers in Burlington and that
I find CLEVELAND'S BAKING POWDER IS
COMPOSED OF PURE AND HEALTHFUL
MATERIALS, properly compounded; while the
ROYAL CONTAINS AS AN ADULTERATION
OR IMPURITY AN AMMONIA COMPOUND
The use of Ammonia compounds in such prepa-
rationsI regard as injurious, as they are powerful
medicines and do not serve as food in any way
The Royal, contrary to the representation of its
manufacturers, contains Tartrate of Lime
find moreover, that Cleve1ands Baking Powder
is Of considerably greater strength than the Royal
both samples being equally fresh.
Burlington, VT, Aug. 10 1884.
"A. Fl SABIN.
State Chemist and Professor Chemistry University of
Vermont and State Agricultural College.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

Secretary Lamar ordered the Interior de-
partment closed out of respect to the mem
ory of Jacob Thompson, Buchanan's Secre-
tary OF the Interior. 1t was while Thomp-
son was Secretary that $4,000 of Indian
trust funds disappeared; while holding that
Office be informed the South Carolina au-
!horities that reinforcements had been sent
to Fort Sumter, and during the rebellion he
broached plan for destroying northern cities
by Greek fire. Nobody but the Copperheads,
north of Mason and Dixon's line, had any re-
spect for him while living. But the South is
now in the saddle and its heroes must be
hopored
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

For tho third time within few weeks the
Sprir gfeld Republican has given the most
Trustworthy evidence that it has open COM
munication with the other world. 1t has so
fully developed its eIeva.ing Mugwump ideas
that IL has been able to extend its reportoral
staff into parts unknown. One of Its cores
pondents sends in the following interesting
Item: Chinese Gordon is engaged TO give a
lecture in The Town Hall under the auspices
OF the Grand Army post for the benefit of
the Soldiers HOME. His subject will be
A historical and political account of the
Soudan difficulty"
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
LADIES' AND MISSES JERSEYS.

We shall offer this week the
seys that have shown.
80 Ladies' Fine Black W0sted Jerseys only Sold
last year at So. 90.
IS Ladies' Fine Black WOrsted Braided Jerseys $780,
year at $3.50.
so Ladies' Fine Black Worsted Jerseys at only sl5 sold
last year at $500.
We have also ne variety Of entirely style Jerseys $780,
$3.50 and $780, very HANDSOME AND CHEAP
Also full line Misses Black aud COored
each
We offer also 81 pieces Amoskeag H. Bed Ticking at only
cents yards this the best ticking
regularly at 20 and 25 cents,
We shall Offer for this week only 10 pieces Tabs all Wool Twill
ed Fanne Indigo Bue Scarlet Blue only
yards this the best make Of Fannes TO the trades sold
regularly at 42 TO so CENTS
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

10 closing Mr.. Munson said he should 90
On with the work in the pane of t5e League
until the traffic is driven 10 the wal.--Argus
report Of Laac and Order League meeting
should be willing to become your mar
shal and thereafter serve yoa and your inter
ests.-Rev. Mr.. Munson's letter to Mayor
Deef.inn
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

The interesting description given in an
other column, of the methods of the Chicago
ballot-box suffers bring to light few more
dark tricks Of the trade. 1t was no small
thing for Mackin to earn the reputation of
being champion of ssthe gang.',
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

A Washington despatch says Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks only accomplished the ap-
pointment of his man for postmaster of In
dianapolis by going to The White House and
declaring that he would be personally dis
credited at home unless the man was chosen.
Aasl poor Hendricks.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

The Argus declares that the sheriffs made
their first seizure at No. III Centle street
since Marshal Andrews was removed on
Thursday. That is false. No less than 81
seizures have been made at that place with
in the last three months by the sheriffs.
Seizures were made there by these officers
on January 8, 18, 20, "a, 27, February 2, A,
7. II, 10, IA, 16, II, 10, 20, "a, q, March 3,
s 1R 2R
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

We understand the Hon. John w. Deer
Ing will begin his great work of reform by
attempting % remove the jantor of the city
building. The janitor hasn't stood in aufi-
cient awe of His Royal Hghness, hasn't
shown a correct appreciation of His Lott
MAGE
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

Some OF the Democrats who helped elect
Governor Marmadnke Of Missouri are now
signing petitions asking him to resign be-
cause of bis leniency toward murderers and
other criminals.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

Gents Unlaundried Shirts at soc each.
Jerseys at 5Fc, 75e, $1.OO and upwards.
and upwards. Job lot Cotton Trimmings
at I2 Lee per piece. Job lot Hair
Brushes. Brush and Comb only I9c. La.
dies and Children's Aprons, large Varie-
ty. One lot Ladies' COlOred Aprons, 3
for 25c. Cabinet Hairpins Sc box. Dress
Braid &c. Best Spool Silk Sc. Needles,
best. per paper 4c. Pins, per paper &c
HerIin WOrsted, per lap &c. Country
Yarn, per skein lie Porter Yarn, per
skein IL 1-2c. Cashmere Yarn, per skein
17c. Scotch Yarn, per skein 25c. One lot
Yelling only 15c per yard.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

It would be interesting TO know whether
Mr.. Munscn dad what be did to secure the
election of that distinguished prohibitionist,
John w. Deering, among the rumsellers or
temperance men or both.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
81 WEST STREET, CONCORD. n. II. = .
PILES 2n YEARS.

Uarsyr for 30 Wears Cured.
Having been martyr 10 Piles for twenty years L
was advised by afriend to try your CUTIcuRA REM
RDIEs. which did, and am thankful to state that
am now perfectly relieved and hope permanently So
NEW YORK. RICHARD NORMAN.
Psi would send you my address. but prefer
to remain in obscurity
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
ITCHING PILES.

was taken, for the first time in my life with Blind
Piles so severely that could hardly keep on my feet
used various remedies for three weeks, when the
disease took the form of Itching ri es and gro inS
worse BY advice of an old gentleman tried the
CUfIcURA. One application relieved the itching and
was soon cured. wish to tell the werld that in
cases of Itching Piles the price the Cutcura is ot
no account. From an unsolicited quarter
.. g. KIBBY.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

INVESTORS ATTENTION II |

An exceptionally good opportunity to invest in
the Bonds and Stocks of a new Gas Company in an
Eastern City having population Of over 100 600.
The plan on which thes offered insures hand
some profits. Fine substantial works built on most
approved plan. Company will bo IA operation in
sixty Gays. Liberal patronage assured. Anyone
wishing to safely invest from $ 600 to $4,000 ad-
vantageously. should not piss this chance.
u. W. DEzANO, 5 Beeknnu 81 NY
marI2 eod3m
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

An Arkansas man was beaten for United
States senator one day and his hotel was
burned the next. As he has lots of time TO
spare he will rebuild the hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
THE p r e S S.
SATURDAY MORNING. MARCH ss.

Somebody ought to ''vindicate'' Mr.. Mum
son. he doesn't appear to be in hurry to
vlndicate himself.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

began tho use Of your OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES wher
you first put them on the market and Know of two
cases OF Itching Files that have been cured by the
use, at my suggestion, of these remedies,
VIRDEN, ILL. H. NJ MARTIN
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

CUTIcURA REsoLyENT, the new Blood Purifier
CUTIcURA, the great Skin Cure, and CUTIcURA
SOAP, an exquisite Skin Beautifer. are a pos,ljyt
cure of species of Itching Scaly Pimpy Scrofulou.
aud Inherited Diseases OF the Skin Scalp and Blood
CuTIeURA. 30 cts; SOAP, 25e REsoLvENT, 81.
Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Eosioss.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

The "vindicated" marshal has apparently
not yet found time to make an official cali
upon hisiadmirer, Mr.. Timothy Twigg.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

1t turns ont that the seizure at Sullivan's 8
on Thursday was not made by the marshal,
but by the sheriffs.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT
MERRILL1'S
ANNUAL CASH SALE OF
Fancy Dry Goods {!

We wish briefly to inform cur pats
rOns that it has been our usual custom
TO offer annually, for Ten Days, the
goods in our stock at greatly reduced
prices, and inSHring our customers an
opportunity TO obtain Substantial Bar
gains. We will eRumefate few of
them.
CORSET DEPARTMENT.
We shall offer:
For 25 cents per pair one lot COlOred
COrsets. low price, poor quality.
FOr 40 cents per pair Que lot Red Cor
sets, regular price 65 CENTS
For AZ cents per pair one lot COFsets
white and cOlOTed, perfect fitting, nice
quality.
Corsets in all the leading styles OF
American, GPrman and French manu-
facture. all at reduced prices.
LADIES' COTTON UNDERWEAR
skirts soc, 75c. and upwards. Che
mise 3Oc.. 81 1~2c. and upwards. Night
Dresses 50c., So I-2c. and upwards.
Drawers Soc, 81 1-2c. and upwards.
soc. and upwards,
These are new goods and we guarantee
the best values ever offered.
NECK RUFFLING.
Crepe Lisse RuchiBg at Zoe, IL 1-2c,
! sc, upwards. One lot Ruehing at 19c
per box rs yard pieces).
The above much under regular prices.
TWO SPECIAL BARGAINS.
One lot Nottingham Pillow Shams 25c
each. One lot Felt Tides lstamped) at
only lie each. The above are actually
less than the price for stamping.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Al As.oni.hinglr Low Prices.

''"i-insiy Ao" Fices'
One lot ChiIdren's School Handler
chiefs at &c, or 2 for sc; warranted fast
cOlOfS.
One lot Ladies' Unlanndried Initial
HandkerchiefS at 15c each.
One lot Gents COiOred Border Linen
Handkerchiefs Mt IL Lee slightly i'm.
perfect.
Select patterns in Ladies' Handker-
chiefs at IL l. &c, worth 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.

Kid Gloves for soc, 75c and $1.OO,
worth 75c, $I.OO and S1.25.
Ladies' Hose at Sc, Toe, 12 Ice and
upwards.
One lot ladies MerinO Hose at 15c per
pair. Finer goods at the same great dis
COuRt
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
HEM0RRH0IDS
Blind, Bleeding, and Itching, Pos
tsAvely cIas ed by Euficslrsa.

A warm bath with CuTIoURA SOAP and single
application OF CUTIoURA will instantly allay the in
tense itching of the most aggravated case of Itching
Piles This treatment combined with small doses
OF CUTlcURA REsoLvENT three times per day TO
requisite and streng hen the bowels. overcome CON
slipation and remove the cause will cure Blind
Bleeding and Itching Piles when all other remedies
and even physicians fail
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
ALL THAT Y0U eT.ATvx.
HraGsToN, GA.

l have tried your CUTIcURA REMEDIES and find
them all that you clam, and the demand for them
in this section is great,
AUGUSTUS w. COLLINS.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Current Comment.
THE COMPLIMENT WAS DUE HIM,
Cinoinr,ats fsr,,,,,,~as.1

THE COMPLIMENT WAS DUE HIM.
Cincinnati Commercial.
Harpers' Weekly should give page to a
portrait OF Mr.. Higgins, the great civil SER
vice, plug-ugly reformer.
WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN. ,,
Boston Journal
The Democratic party OF Vermont will be
on the wharf when Mr. Phelps sails for Eng
land.
THE SHOWER HAS PASSED.
Hartford Post.
The New York Tribune advises Professor
sumner to put up his lightning rod, There
is no danger of bis being struck. The cpr-
rent s running away from him and his style
OF staiemanship.
THE LIGHTNING MAY STRIKE ANYWHERE.
Chicago Times
While the President pursues his present
civil service policy, what man in the country
Is safeY While some humble farmer is on
bis way to feed his pigs, the feet messenger
may come to tell him that his services are
wanted by his country.
TIMELY ADVICE FROM ONE WHO KNOWS.
Atlanta Constitution
Ii, as seems TO be the case, some of the in
dependent Republican papers are hanging
on to President Cleveland merely by the
skin OF their teeth, they may as wei, let 90.
they will either have to indorse Mr.. Cleye-
land party or go back to their own.
IT WOULD BE A VERY BAD TRADE.
Mobile Register.
We have no liking for John Sherman. but
we can't help seeing some force in the fol-
lowing from the Chicago Herald: ssThe up.
start Mclean of Cincinnati is making his
DFags that he will succeed John Sherman as
Senator from Ohio. When Ohio trades off
Sherman for Mclean ii will be about time
TO let the hogs in and have the State rooted
up"
THE WAR HORSES TO THE REAR.
Albany Journal
President Cleveland can do no better ser
vice to his country than by steadily continu-
ing to refuse 10 recognize tle so-called social d
leading politicians OF his party.' In an.
pointing them to Office, he is sure to get the
wrong men. By searching in the ranks of
lhe less widely known. there is at least a
chance OF stumbling upon able officers and
represeniatives--such as Mr. Phelps seems
to be.
PETITIONS ARE NO GOOD.
Washington Letter
A young Democrat from one of the back
counties of Pennsylvania arrived at one Of
the uptown hotels tie other night. after
supper he came out into the lobby, where
he met an old PennsylvaRia friend. BE
showed the latter Dumerously signed peti-
ton endorsing him for an Office within the
glft OF the President. He said he was sorry
he had been delayed, as he was anxious the
President should see his papers as soon as
possible. His friend advised him to put his
petition in his pocket, take the first train for
home, and quietly wait for the President to
forward his nomination 10 the Senate,
But" protested the young Democrat, 81
desire the President to know how strongly j
am endorsed for the position l seek" 'sMy
dear boy,' said his friend, "if you really ex.
pect an appointment, take my advice and
throw your petition down the nearest sewer
Inere Is nothing that so speedily insures de-
feat to-day as petition, with q long list Of
names attached.m
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
CAPE ELIZABETH.
Assessors Notice,

FHE Assessors of the town of Cape Elizabeth here.
by give notice to all persons liable to taxation
In said town. that they will be in session at their Of
fee in Town House, on the I'd, Sd and 4th days OF
april inst. from ten O'Clock in the forenoon till five
O'clock in the afternoon the purpose of receiving
lists OF the polls and estates taxable in said town.
And all such persons are hereby notified to make
and bring to said assessors true and perfect lists of
all their polls and estates real and personal held
by them as guardian, ecutor, administrator trus-
tee, or otherwise as the first day of April 1885,
and be prepared 10 make oath to the truth of the
And when estates of persons deceased have been
divided during the past ar or have changed hands
from any cause, the executor administrator 9TH
er person interested is hereby warned to give notice
OF such change and in default of such notice will
held under the law TO pay the tax assessed although
such estate has been wholly distributed and paid over
And any person who negects to comply with this
notice win be doomed to tax according to the laws
OF the state and be barred of the right TO make ap
plication to the County Commissioners for any
abatement of his taxes unless ha shows that he was
unable to offer such lists within the time hereby ap
pointed.
c.. C.A.TILTON,
M. ]. PEABBLES, Assessors.
A. E. SKILLIN,
Capa IF1;1ahatb Nor 1QQ6
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
.R-- a. ID. ~. ID.
NIafme RihRe SOCIETY,".

ESyHE Annual Meeting of the society will be held
Il at the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms on THURSDAY,
April 2, 1856, at O'Clock p. m.
mar26dTt II. W. SHAYL0R. Rec. Sec.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

VELVETY gnn1Grsa Hands and s Skin from
marlS WS&w2W
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
ENTER SPRING.

With the advent of Spring. people naturally necess
I that smethng must be had in the
Wh9e WNTER OVERCOATS about
SPNG OFEkCOIS ready the variety
such must please everybody Our large of PANT
ALOONS attractive
made order SS 90 SIS 90 pair Sus
for men can be bought every cheap medium weights
suitable
NORFOLK BLOUSES good variety sizes from SO 10 49, ap
prOpriate for office - ~F
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

State Chemist and Professor Chemistry University of
Vermont and State Agricultural College.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-11-07
SNAP AND SPARKLE
BY " THE DUCHESS"

Gratitude is not an overpowering pas sion with the many.
 Rumor is worthless jade. As rule she tells more lies than truth.
 To be able to forget successfully is al times very comfortable gift.
 What an irritating thing snow is ' So slow and would be meek, yet so deter. mined.
 Young men engaged" are young men lost, so far as their being entertain ing goes.
 Most old families have their skeletons it's rather respectable than otherwise, and pride feels no pain.
 Some people, especially relations in law, are never happy except when making them selves disagreeable.
 Women s likes and dislikes are bound and governed by the fact that somebody else likes or dislikes them.
 Young ladies are better out of bache- lors' quarters. They are hardly suitable for young unmarried women.
 So many young men nope now-a- days. believe they call it by finer name, but it really comes to the same thing.
 The present generation knows no boys. They are all grown up from their cradles {; and girls should not be trusted out of ones sight.
 When fellow is pretty we'll on in years, and certain portions of him have drop ped away, such as hair and teeth, why can he confess it?
 Any young man who keeps philander- ing after the girls for months together, without coming to the point, ought to be summariy dealt with.
 "Childl" she says, indignantly. T am not a child. was eigh.een last month. How long does one continue to be child, wonder?"
 Genteel poverty means no carriages, no horses, no box at the opera, one silk dress in the year, no society, and gloves made by any one else in the world except lou win.
 If there's one thing hate, it is being in place where servants are tussing and rattling plates and silver. One has eaten a dinner in anticipation long before he gets it.
 think Always yours Most Sincerely" very nice indeed. "Yonrs Sincerely would be commonplace, and quite noth- ing; but the Always" and "Most" make such a difference
 Expressly compiled for THE ARKANsAw TRAvELER, by Henry Clay Lukens.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-11-07

paper, viii write you little story shoa! a good little girl"
 She darted away, without replying, and soon returned with paper and pencil
 "Ma says mustn't bother you, but don't, do p
 "No, indeed you do not"
 Just as l had sat down and begun to write, some one said:
 "Vilsie, you must not bother the gen. tleman."
 Hooked np and saw pleasant faced woman standing near the door.
 "She is not troubling me in the least, 1 assure you."
 "You surely do not look like crazy man," she said.
 "That am far from being crazy, you shall soon find out" replied. "I very well know that insane persons sometimes appear to be the best of reasoners, bu, still they cannot help but show their in- sanity after awhile. shall show you that you have been deceived"
 "My husband is a hard man to con- vince," she said, "but will assist you for l really do not believe there's anything the matter with your mind"
 "When you know me better, Mrs Hicks-I happen to know your husband s name-l shall tell you story that will make you sbudder. l have been basely treated"
 |" am half inclined to unlock this door," she said.
 No, wal, riii he writes my s;or, .'' Vilsie exclaimed.
 Madam, cannot ask for SO great favor, but release me and you shall be liberally rewarded"
 want no reward, only the conscious. ness that l have done right. don't know what to do. must think" she added as she turned away. "Please be patient until return"
 To b, Eout;,.J
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-11-07

might never stir again if he wasn't sorry for me.
 "I kain't look at a spectacle like this," said he as he took up the gun which l had borrowed of him. "Pn go up to his cabin an fetch his traps"
 implored him to believe me, but with horror saw that he could not. Indeed, my face, voice and actions must have lent confirmation to Browns statement.
 "Old man," said Brown, "can hire a wagon and team of you for day or so 2 1 want to take my poor brother away"
 "Yes. Just stay right here and I'll send it down. Pore fellcr, pore feller p
 The conveyance soon arrived. was lifted into the wagon. struggled and struggled, and then became uncon- scieus.