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The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27
TIE SOUTHWEST TROUBLES

The strikers on the Missouri Pacific have
issued statement in which they deny that
the discharge of Hall from the Texas Pa
cific is the sole cause of the strike. They
claim that the company has violated the
agreement of March, 1885, in various ways,
and that the strike is justifable on this
ground alone. The governors of Kansas
and Missouri who recently investigated the
contest with view to its settlement came
to the conclusion, and so reported, that the
railroad had not violated its agreement and
so did Grand Master Powderly of the
Knights, else he could not have pronounced
the strike, as he did, a cauSeleSS one But
there are certain phases of the strike which
are indefensible, even if the claim the
Knights make, and which the road denies,
are true. If the road, as the strikers say,
violated its agreement, and, in spite of
pledges to the contrary, reduced the wages
of It's workmen by indirect methods, as the
strikers say, that would justify them In quit
ting work in body and in refusing to re-
turn until some suitable guaranty were CIV
en- them that they should not be cheated
second time. But the strikers have not con
tented themselves with quitting work. They
have undertaken to stop traffic on the road
by force directed against the men who have
been employed in their places, and the ma
chinery of the company. They have said to
the company, in effect, "Yo our trains must be
run by us or they must not be run at all,
and have undertaken to enforce this com
mand by killing" engines, derailing trains,
soaping the tracks and intimidating the men
who have filled their places.
The st. Louis Globe of the oath contains
abundant evidence that what was originally
supposed to be peaceful agitation of the
workingmen for their rights has become a
raid upon the rights of other people. The
men who are now in the employ of the COM
pany have just as clear right to work as the
men who have gone out have to refuse to
work. But on Tuesday last a number of
these men while at work in the conpany's
shops were assaulted with stones and half
bricks and compelled to take refuge in the
round house One, while on his way to his
lodgings was followed by a crowd of men
and boys and pelted with stones. Near
Sedalia rail was misplaced and freight
train was thrown into the ditch and several
of the men on board were badly injured.
Every train the company attempts to run
out Of It's yards ar st Louis has to be pro-
tected by the police In order to prevent the
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

simultaneously with Senator Voorhees,
attack upon the civil service law, comes the
annual report of the Civil Service Commits
sion, which shows that the law, instead Of
being the humbug which the Indiana states
man evidently thinks it, is very practical
affair and has accomplished great deal of
good in the short time in which it has been
enforced and the narrow limits to which it
has been confined. The cold facts of the
Commissions report will count for much
more with the public than the torrid decla-
nation of the Sycamore of the Wabash. The
civil service law has come to stay, and the
Indiana senator might as well make the best
of situation which he is powerless to
change.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

If nothing but the fate of Jay Gould were
involved in the strike of the Missouri Pacific,
the public would take very languid inter-
est in it. But it is now assuming phase
which may well excite the alarm of every
property holder and every friend of law an
order 1t has become something more
than a strike. 1t is an attempt to
coerce by the illegal use of force. So long
as it wears that aspect the sympathy of
the intelligent and law abiding American
public cannot be with the strikers no matter
what their grievances may be or how tyran-
meal the corporation. Law and order must
be maintained at all hazards. After they
are re-established then it will be time to dis
cuss the grievances of the strikers.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

On Thursday last the Public Ledger of
Philadelphia completed its first half century.
The ledger of to-day is the creation of the
genial, gracious and philanthropic George
W. Childs, whose good influence is not
bounded by the limits of his papers eircula-
ton. The fftieth anniversary of the founda-
tion of such journal is fit occasion for the
cordial congratulations of its host of friends.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

Doubtless it is fact that large per cent
of the Knights of Labor have no sympathy
with the outrages that are being committed
on the Missouri Pacific and would put a stop
to them if they could. 1t is one Of the most
serious weaknesses of such organizations
that they have no power to compel the law
less and reckless elements that always get
into them to behave themselves.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

Senator IngallS's denunciation of the Post
master Generals secret circular calling upon
Democratic congressman to present charges
against fourth-class postmasters, was pretty
strong, but none too strong. The document
was disgrace to its author, and disgrace
to the administration which sanctioned it,
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27
'kilIing" of the engine or the uncoupllng of

killing" Of the engine or the uncoupling of
of cars.
AS long as such work as this continues,
the public is not likely to pay much atten-
ton to the merits of the strikers complaints
or their bombastic proclamations denounc-
ing Jay Gould. The public cares very little
about Mr.. Gould and his property. But 1t
cares good deal about the law of the land
and is not likely to allow it to be violated
with impunity,
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH %.

We do not read anonymous letters and eominuh-
cations The name and address of the writer are
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for puD-
LEGATION but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return OF preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

OF the Presidents defenders Senator Voor-
hees deserves the palm for carefully evading
the issue. There is still a popular impress
sion that papers in the department files are
nnhlic documents
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

The latest issues in Cassells National Lii
brary, edited by Prof. Henry Morley, are
The Rivals and School for Scandal; Ser
mons on the Card, by Hugh Latimer: and
My Ten Years Imprisonment, by Sylyio
Pellico. SIS a year. 10 cts each,
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

We learn from the Waterville Sentinel
that Chairman Brown tips the scales at 1S1
pounds, and that his health and spirits are
good. This is doubtless the beginning of a
very small gnhernatnrial boom.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

If the st. Louis newspapers can move the
trains, they will be moved. Every para
graph in the editorial columns of the st.
Louis Globe-Democrat of "ednesday winds
mn with More the Trains"
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

1t seems to be admitted that the switch
men and yardmen who have quit work at
East st. Louis have done so simply at the
request of their brethren across the river and
not on account of any grievances of their
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

The committee on the centennial celebra-
ton thoughtfully recommend that the news
papers publish an account of the exercises.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

Probably there is a good deal of bluff in
Jay Gouid's threat to bring suits for damages
against strikers who have destroyed the
Missouri Pacific property. Nevertheless
there is no good reason why men who ''kill'
engines and throw trains into the bitches
should not pay the bills.
Sir John Mcdonald has got out of the Riel
affair better than he had reason to expect
The Landry motion of censure for hanging
the Northwest rebel has been defeated by a
majority of 3d. The Conservative majority
on ordinary political questions has been
about TO-
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

Charles Dudley Warmers Backlog Studies
have been reprinted for the delightful Riv-
erside Aldine Series, and will fully repay one
for fresh perusal. All who have read the
book may recall the breezy, sunny, entertain
ing pages, and will return to them with pleas
ure. Boston: Houghton, Miffiin & Co. D.;
Portland: Loring Short & Harmon)
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27
DOUBTLESS HE WAS ''DEcEIvED. !"
% II VOOHIs
Bridgton News.

rules of civil service required the President
to retain Governor Murray, who is a Repub-
lican: But we supposed that patriotism
should override partisanship. everywhere.
The governor of Utah really has no polltl-
ton to politics. It is not about to come in
as a State. The great duty Of the governor
is to execute the United States laws against
polygamy; and these are not the laws of
party, but of the nation; and Governor Muir
raw can execute those laws, while it is much
to be feared that the influence which turns
him out will secure lukewarm successor.
The removal of the governor is, perhaps, the
gravest mistake President Cleveland has
made, and we most deeply regret it,
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

Edna Lyall is apparently new and very
successful claimant for public favor; and
the latest Of her works, "In the Golden
Days" is the cleverest and most interesting
of her novels. The literary style is more
finished, and all signs of crudeness have dis
appeared, while the promise of her earlier
efforts is more than fulfilled The writer
disclaims the title of historical novel" for
her story, and yet 1t is a tale of two hundred
years ago in England, and few real char
acters, notably: Algernon Sidney, Francis
Barnfeld, Ferguson, the Dealaines, the little
Duchess Of Grafton and others, play sec
ondary part, and form background for the
principal characters. The author may be
congratulated upon her success in difficult
task, having made harmonious and charm
ing effect with peculiar and not easily man
aged material. (New York: Harper & Broth
ers; Portland: Loring, Short & Harmony
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

Another English writer, Mr.. George Man
vile Fem, is becoming quite popular in this
country, and "The Wears People" recently
published is yery good specimen of the au-
thor's cleverness. 1t is bright story, dra-
matically told, and has distinct plot with a
strong flavor of villany, which yet in the end
succumbS to the honest and good element
and thus the happiness of the hero and hero
inc is assured, to the satisfaction of the
reader, who has from first to last found him
self agreeably entertained. New York: Cas-
sell & Co; Portland: Loring, Short & Har-
mon.)
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27
CURRENT COMMENT.
NOT NECESSARILY COLOR LIND EITHER
N V TrIhune

NOT NECESSARILY COLOR BLIND EITHER
N. Y. Tribune.
The Washington Critic thinks that the
Star-eyed Goddess of Reform is color blind.
Yes, of course; everything looks blue to her
since the Democrats came in.
SO IT OUGHT.
Bridgton News.
Well posted Republicans seem quite san
quite sanguine that the next national House
will be controlled by that party. Only
twenty-three seats need to be regained, and
the agitation of the labor element and their
natural affinity for the party which favors
the protection of American Industries and
American labor renders the outlook very
promising. Even Sam Randall has said that
unless Congress adjourns prior to June lst-
sure to be Republican. And if it is, the first
Maine district ought to be able to furnish
the presiding officer.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27
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The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

The Ordeal of Richard Feveral is the ihi-
tial volume of new edition of the works of
George Meredith to be published by Roberts
Brothers, Boston; PORTLAND: Loring, Short
& HARMONY, in nine handsome volumes
These novels are already too well known to
those who like the best in fiction to need an
introduction Mr.. Meredith's writings are
far beyond the common, being wise, witty.
analytical and artistic, an unusual combi-
nation of excellent qualities. Above all he
has genius, and is considered by many of his
countrymen the greatest of living English
novelists.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27
Iaine RihIe SociefY.

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The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27
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The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27
Notice..

THE cOpartnerShlp heretofore existing between
IL the Undersigned under the firm name of
Phinney Bros is this day dissolved by mutual
consent.
Thomas r. Phnney will carry on the ice business
which has been conducted by said firm, and all
sums due said firm should be paid to him, and all
claims against said firm presented to him for set
tlement. CHARLES q. PHlNNEY,
THOMAS r. PHINNEY.
Cape Elizabeth, March "a, 1886. mar25d1ws
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

Bret Harte'S Snow Bound at Eagles (BoS
ton: Houghton, Miffiin & Co.. Portland:
Loring, Short & Harmon) has all the agree
able characteristics of the works of this wri-
ter, and is even more brilliant and clever
than most of his recent stories. But it not
only is without moral, but it is so jauntily-
we were about to say immoral, but that we
are too grateful to the author of some of the
purest bits of pathos and wit in the Ameri-
can language to be so harsh. However, in
this sketch Mr.. Harte is at his best and
worst-which seems to be all that it is neces-
essary to say.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

Close Of the Year 1885, by William Stephen
son Grigg; Hurrish, Study. by the Hon.
Emily Lawless. so cts. each.
The Index to Harper's Monthly Magazine,
including the volumes from one to seventy,
compiled by Charles A. Durfee, Is valuable
addition to any library Invaluable to those
persons possessing the bound numbers, and
exceedingly useful as book OF reference to
oil who are interested in general literature.
The compiler has done his work so admira-
bly, as to have left nothing to be desired.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27

The latest volumes in Harper's Handy Sc
RES are Mauleverer's Millions, Yorkshire
Romance by 7. Wemyss Reid; Movements
of Religious Thought in Britain During the
Nineteenth Century, by John 1ulIoch. d.
D., LII. D., Senior Principal in the Uniyer-
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The Portland daily press., 1886-03-27
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-21
A WAR RELIC.
The Old and Tattered War Flag of
the SpaIding Greys. 1
Fron " Griffn O. Neaos.

From the Griffin Ga Nelos.
In the ice cream parlors of the Spaldihg
Greys is suspended a flag that is tattered
and torn from an intimate acquaintance
with shell and shot during the four years
of the late war. This relic is one Of the
most treasured of treasures owned by the
gallant company, and not a shred from
its fold could be purchased for love or
cash. In fact, Northern gentleman, a
few days ago, offered So for a small piece
of it, but his offer was declined, as the
company refused to have the flag dishOn-
ored by further molestation than it re-
celved from flying bullets on the field OF
battle.
The flag was presented the company on
the day it left to take part in the struggle
by the young ladies OF the Griffin Female
College, and the motto on it, ''Liberty or
DEATH" was molly sustained-they fought
for liberty, but the cause was wounded
unto death. At Port Royal, ). G.. the old
flag floated to the breeze over it's first
battle ground, and a she'll mutilated its
beauty, but failed to lower its grandeur,
as 1t continued to wave over the boys who
fought for what they deemed their right.
Alter an eventful war history it felllntO
the hands of Private W. p. Maxwell, who
cherished it in secret until after the war,
and at reunion of the Greys in 1865, he
brought it to this city from Montezuma
to turn it over to the company, but as
Confederate flag was not allowed in those
days, 1t was kept by him until 1876 when
at another reunion it was presented to the
company, which had been reorganized
with new members. by the old veterans
who had lived and fought under it and
loved it in the days of civil strife.
Now 1t is IN possession Of the Greys, who
display it with pride while recounting its
history to those who are, by reason of age,
unable to remember the days when the
Lost Cause was battled for; and, while
their hearts are loyal to the Union, it is
with tenderer puTer emotion that they
gaze on the tattered remnants of the flag
of the COnfederacy than could be inspired
by any other cause, and who would deny
them that pleasure?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-21

trip to South Florida, where, with
DIR. G. L. Mitchell, State Land Com
missioner, he had been to investigate the
claims OF the large number of squatters
who had settled on the Florida Southern's
reservations. There is law TO the effect
that all these squatters who settled lands
prior to January, 1885, shall be given a
clear title to their homesteads on the pay
ment of$1 per acre. 1t is the Florida
Southern's intention to carry ont this law
In good faith, and it will issue titles to all
bona tide settlers now occupying their
lands. They found but comparatively
few of the settlers entitled to this pro-
vision of the law, and these were located
between fernando county and the Gull,
going south.
The steamship Carnmarth, Capt. Hur-
rell, is now at Fernandina. This steamer
runs between Fernandina and Europe in
connection with the Florida Railway and
Navigation Company On the last trip
out, she left Fernandina March s, and
Norfolk, Va, where she called for coal,
on May 10. On May Is she was struck
by furious gale, during which the waves
ran mountain high, and washed every
thing on the deck overheard, including
boats, dayits, ETC., and threatened to
swamp the ship. The Captain had three
bags, each three feet long and one foot
wide made, which he had filled
with oakum and Oil. Two Of
these were placed at the bow on
either side so that the oil would drip on
the water and the other at the stern, and
from that time on, notwibhst landing the
gale increased in fury, not single wave
broke over the vessel. The waves par
took more of the nature of swells than
anything else, over which the vessel rode
without difficulty. While on the way
back to Fernandina and while in latitude
3 deg. min. and longitude "A deg. CA min.
she sighted the schooner Levin ii. Mel
son, which had been abandoned. This
schooner had her mainmast down, some
OF the other rigging carried away and the
deck house was quilted. Her hull, which
was apparently sound, was thickly COW
cred with baTnacles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-21
FOR COAST DEFENSE.
The Navy Department Preparing to
Study the Subject of TorpedOes.

Study the Subject of TorpedOes.
NEWPORT, May IA new torpedo
class is to be organized at Newport on
June l. The Navy Department attaches
great significance to the torpedo service,
and will make many OF the younger Off
GERS of tine service as proficient as posi-
bic in that line. Twenty-Five young otli-
GERS have been or are 10 be designated TO
report to the Atlanta at Newport on the
date mentioned for instruction. There
has been q considerable development in
the torpedo problem in the last year, by
which It's greatest difficulties seem to
have been overcome. seli-prOpelling
torpedo, controlled by electrical apparatus
so that il can be run within ten ieet Of
the objective point with absolute GER
tainty and exploded at viii. is no longer
an experiment, and will play an impor-
tant part in the governments future de-
tense system.
A well-informed member OF the naval
service said to-day that the development
OF the torpedo idea, and the revolution
which 1t is likely to work in the science
OF coast defense, are undoubtedly behind
the reluctance of Congress TO take bold
OF the proposition of the Ordnance Com
mission and carry out its cumbersome
and costly details. This officer said that
~ tue Cabt VI an dJldch from bn6 SEA Ou
New York harbOr a we'll organized chain
OF torpedo stations from the NarrO1Ts up,
each in charge of dozen intelligent
men, would be worth all the big guns
that could be crowded along the bay. "The
successful explosion of one glycerIne or
dynamite torpedo" SAID he, would dis
pose OF any war vessel afioat, and 1t is
only question of detail and OF skin TO
effect that end with absolute certainty.
Shells mast, of course, be constructed
with sufficient explosive power to blow a
vessel out of water, kill her crew by con-
| cussion and blow up her magazine, but
this is also only a matter OF detail"
The Newport class are to be instructed
| particularly In the management into the
| sunken or anchored torpedo system,
(which, in the opinion of some Of the most
advanced students of the coast defense
| problem, is the future hope OF American
harbors, on account of its cseapness,
simplicity and effectiveness An eX-Sec-
rotary of the Navy replied to-day to asug-
gestion to this effect that the torpedo
| system, in its various Developments, WAS
the ideal harbor defense, and would ultt-
mately do away with forts and ordnance.