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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

Mr.. Morrison and his free trade followers
have apparently learned nothing from their
recent defeat, but are going back to Congress
as obstreperous and incorporating as ever.
Mr.. Hewitt has asked them to allow the
House to take up his bill to correct certain
errors and inequalities in the present tariff,
but they answer emphatically no. With Mr..
Morrison it is his bill or none. The record
OF the last sessi n shows conclusively enough
that his bill cannot be passed, indeed it
doubtful if it can be got before the House
even. But that makes no difference with
Morrison and the free traders. If the thing
that they want done can't be done then moth
ing shall. not even the correction of admit
ted errors in the present law which work un-
Intentional injustice to certain interests. So
bitterly hostile is the chairman OF the com.
mittee on ways and means to the protective
principle of the present tariff that he will
not allow the Inequalities of the law correct
ed and its administration simplifed lest the
corrections may make certain interest friend
ly which by reason Of the unintentional in
justice done them by errors are unfriend-
~ Protection must 90" is his shibboleth
and no stone is TO be lett unturned to
achieve his purpose.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

Natures Hallelujah. From original de-
signs by Irene E. Jerome, author and artist
of One Years Sketch Book. This volume is
elegantly bound in gold cloth, and with gilt
edges and contains forty-four full page illus
trations. The designs are beautiful and ar
tistic and the selections are very happily
made. The author tells the story of four
lovely children whose home is among the
mountains of New Hampshire, waiting and
longing for the coming of the flowers, until
one happy morning they listen to the mead
ow brook saying to the blossoms, "Bless We
the Lord" and all the flowers and birds, the
wind and distant trees, the mountains and
the hills and the far off ocean join in one
universal chorus of praise to God. The au-
thor shows conclusively by her delightful
story and beautiful designs that her work
was labor of love. Boston: Lee & Shepard
Portland: Loring, Short G. HARMONY
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

The Boy Travellers in the Russian En-
pire, by Thomas w. Knox, is the last vol
ume of this author who has furnished so
many entertaining and instructive books for
the young. 1t follows closely the plan of The
Boy Travellers in the Far East and The Boy
Travellers in South America. The travellers
journeyed from Vienna to Warsaw and st.
Petersburg, and after tarrying while in the
city of Peter the Great, proceeded to the an
Gent capital of the Cars, and thence to
Mini Noygorod. The work is largely the
result of the authors own personal observa-
tiCn; but use has been made also of the best
historical works relating to the great North
ern Empire The book contains a great
amount Of information about a nation less
known than any in Europe, told in an ex-
ceed;ngly interesting and attractive manner.
1t is specially designed for the young, but
he mature reader can peruse its pages with
profit. 1t is profusely illustrated. New
York: Harper & Brothers; Portland: Lor-
ing, Short & Harmony
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

There is a disagreement in Newport, which
may result in preventing the contemplated
purchase of fire engine The town has
voted the money, but a selectman who lives
out of the village has refused to sign the pa
ners NECESSARY to complete the purchase.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

MONDAY MORNING. DEC. @.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun
cltians. rhe name and address nf the writer are
in all eases Indispensable, NOT necessarily for pub
lcatien hut as guarantee OF good iairh.
We cannot undertake TO return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

Miss Lillian G. Reyes, aged "a years, is to
be postmstress at Yonkers, N. Y, with
salary OF $1,000 year, and the supervision
of five clerks. The Office was given to her
father, but on his death the local Democrats
decided that it should descend to his daugh-
ter; and the President is willing. The
young postmistress proposes to give a
straight Democratic administration of the
office. but declares that neither of her broth
ers shall be appointed to clerkship.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

The only explanation of the impunity with
which the fools are jumping off Brooklyn
bridge is that their light heads tend to coun-
teract the weight of their bodies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

On the northwestern corner of Dexter
there is farm that lies in three counties and
four towns. What a picnic of tax collectors
there must be on that farm once yearl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06
CURRENT COMMENT.
OFF WITH THEM.
Boston Herald.
ne theatre bonnets!


Boston Herald.
OFF with the theatre bonnets!
BENTON OUGHT TO GO.
N. Y. Times
II the extracts from Benton's speeches are
correct, that only shows that the evidence
before the President was incomplete and
proves that he merits dismissal for quite 9TH
rr and more conclusive reasons than those
for which he was suspended.
NAMES THRIFT.
ST. John Globe.
1t may surprise the ordinary reader to
learn that the people of the State of Maine
have as much money in the Savings Banks
of the State as the whole Dominion of Cana
da has in its postal and savings banks to-
Qether
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

DR.. NJ. d. Blaine, in paper on Bovine
tuberculosis" read before the New York
Academy of Medicine the other night, said
that two per cent. Of all the animals killed
In the New York abattoirs had tuberculosis.
and q per cent. of the milch cows. He held
That the milk and flesh of animals thus dis
eased were capable of communicating con-
sumption to human beings, and expressed
the opinion that a considerable per cent of
the cases of this disease originates in this
Way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

1t is hard to detect glimmer of civil ser
vice reform in the appointment of Col
Charles B. Morton to succeed Capt. Jarvis
Patten as Commissioner of Navigation.
Capt Patten has been shipmaster and is
thoroughly acquainted with navigation. Col.
G. 3. Morton knows nothing about it. The
most of his life has been spent in the express
business. Capt. Patten was never an often
sive partisan, and Col. Morton was never
anything else However, since his tussle
with the cases of Benton and Stone, perhaps
the President has concluded to abandon even
the pretence of being in love with civil SER
vice reform.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06
GEO. j. WIGHT,
Superintendent Of Agencies, Easter department.
JAMES SlNklNSON,
Manager for City Agency, Portland.
hovO eOdu
Medical Notice.

THE semi annual meeting OF the Eclectic Med
n ieal Society viii be held al the Preble House,
on Wednesday, Dec snber 5, a. 10 o'clock, q. M.
Per order r. BERkATT, NJ. D.,
dsa2dlws Recording Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

NOW-TUE TIME TO SPECULATE
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Prompt personal attention given to orders re.
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which Will be forwarded free on application.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

Congress meets today, and there is no rea-
son why it should not get to work promptly
and keep at work diligently. 1t is all organ
lied, so all that it has to do is to proceed to
business. 1t is to be hoped that the members
have learned by mingling with their constlt-
uents since they have been at home, that the
country was not pleased with the dilly-dally-
ing policy of the last session, which resulted
in no profitable legislation, and wants no
more Of that kind. Short as the time is. good
deal of needed legislation may be had if the
House win not fool away the hours in useless
debates on subjects like the tariff, which
there is no probability of any action upon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

The Mexico Of To-Day. BY Solomon Buck
ley Griffin. All who have read Bishops
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

Bound volume XXI. Of The Century
contains the monthly numbers of that excel
lent magazine from Nov 1885, to Oct. 1886.
The volume numbers 972 pages and 525 illus
trations. of which thirty-two are full page
pictures, including frontispiece portraits of
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Benjamin Franklin,
Frank r. Stockton, John Burroughs, Franz
List, and Bjornstjerne Bjornson. 1t is
scarcely necessary to speak of its contents so
familiar they been made by the monthly is
sues of the magazine. The War Series is
perhaps the most notable and of the most
permanent value of any of the articles. The
price Of the volume bound in gold cloth is
50; in green cloth S275 and in half Russia
$500. New York; The Century Company;
Portland: Loring, Short & Harmon)
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

Prof. Simon Newcomb. LII. D., in his lit
tie work A Plain Mans Talk or the Labor
Question presents good many truths in an
exceedingly clear and vigorous fashion. The
most of his suggestions will be generally
accepted as wise and practical Some of
them very large part of the American peo-
pie will be likely to take issue with him up
on, as for instance the one which looks to
the repeal of our present navigation laws so
that Americans can buy foreign built ships
and put them nnder the American flag.
New York: Harper & Brothers: Portland:
Lorng, Short &c Harmony
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

The Story of Carthage. By Alfred j.
Church. Every schoolboy who has read the
story Of Hannibal will be glad to learn more
OF that remarkable Tyrian colony which
founded the city of Carthage, and single
handed carried on that long struggle with
the Roman power which finally resulted in
the overthrow and destruction of the great
maritime city. What sort of city was it,
what were the elements of its power and
growth, what manner of people inhabited it?
How great was its commerce and outlying
possessions? All these are answered by
Prof. Church in the Story of Carthage as
well as historical data will permit. This his
tlrical monograph is good specimen of
modern scholarship applied to an old sub
ject, which, If treated in too dry and techni-
cal manner would lose its interest for gen.
eral readers. The author has known how to
avoid this difficulty, and without sacrificing
accuracy or details, has added TO his nara
tive the charms of judicious scholarship and
finished literary form. The illustrations and
maps add to its value. New York: g. p.
Putnam's Sons; Portland: Loring, Short &
HARMONY
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

A Boston Girls Ambition is the second
volume of the new edition of the works of
Miss Virginia F. Townsend. 1t is a quiet
and pleasant story, very excellent of its
kind. Boston: Lee & Shepard Portland :
Loring. Short & Harmony
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

The collectorship of customs for the dis
trict of Kennehunk, to which MI. John
Cousins has just been appointed. comes very
near the ideal government job" Mr..
Cousins is lord over the Kennebunk, the
port of entry, and Wells, Kennebunkport
and Ogunquit, ports of delivery, and has
the appointment of one deputy. The salary
is $500 year, aad last year there was not a
red cent collected. As Mr.. Cousins will not
be likely to collect any more this year, but
will dlsburse about $4S7 for expenses, he
may with some propriety be called the dis
tributor of the district of Kennebunk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

Six assemblies of the Knights of Labor in
New Jersey have thrown up their charters
and left the order, rather than 90 on strike
and break an agreement made with their
employers month ago Several of the
western assemblies are unwilling to pay the
last general assessment of twenty-five cents
per month, laid on by Master Workman
Powderly TO aid in maintaining number of
large strikes. These facts recall remark
made about the Knights of Labor several
months ago by Chief Arthur, of the Loco
motive Engineers: Strikes mean assess
ments and assessments mean DEATH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

Mrs. Alexander McVeigh Miller's novel,
Nina's Peril, is purely sensational, from first
to last, beginning with bottle of laudanum
and ending in halo of reform and happi-
ness New York: G. W. Dillingham;; Port
land: Loring. Short & HARMONY
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The Story of Hungary is one that has re-
ceived too little attention from English
scholars, and it has been left to Prof. YAM
berry to write the best history of his native
country that has yet appeared in English
dress. He has brought to the work no little
erudition, just sense of the proportions of
his subject, combined with careful research
and literary skill. The story he tells is a
fascinating one. 1t deals with peoplt of
Asiatic origin. who conquered the Roman
provinces Of Pannonia and Dacia and set
tied in this region of the Danube, gradually
wing aside their nomadic and barbarous
habits, and taking on the arts and refine
ments of civilization. The con ,erson of the
nation to Christianity under King Stephen
its gradual growth in territory and power I'M
til it finally included Poland and Bohemia
under it, sway; the struggles between its
mobiles and its kings, resulting IN the conces-
sim of the Golden Bull" that Magma Char
Ia of the Hungarian nation; the brilliant
period of the Angevin Dynasty; its long
struggle with the Ottoman Turks and its
partial subjugation by them; its union with
the House of Hapsburg and final incorpora-
ton as an integral part of the dual Austro-
Hungarian empire; all these and MANY 9TH
er phases of the nations history are admir-
ably told in this little work. The part that
Hungary played in the Middle Ages in de-
fence Of Christendom against the Turks is
alone sufficient to entitle her to the gratitude
and admiration of the world. This Magyar
race has done much in the past, and much is
to be hoped from it in the future. (New York
and London: G. p. Putnams Sons; Port
land: Loring, Short & HARMONY
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

The Message of the Bluebird, Told to Me
to Tell to Others, is an elegant souvenir pre-
pared by Miss Irene E. Jerome and published
by Lee & Shepard. 1t contains eight illus
tratlons, each adapted to the verse of poetry
that accompanies it. 1t is daintly bound in
blue and white cloth and gold portland:
Loring, Short & Harmony
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

Supper served from 6 10 o'clock. supper 2sc,
EgH-AdveTtiser copy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06
1T pays its losses promptly Its policies are in
IL eontestable after three years.

ifiHE wise provisions Of the Maine Non-Forfei-
~ ture Law apply only 10 the policies issued by
this Company, and under It's workings extended
insurance Is provided for Ia case OF lapse.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06
THE LADIES OF ST. PArL'S GUILD

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE
TuesdaI Afternoon and Evening, Dec. 7,
I'm REQ PTHON "a A III.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-06

TiHE UNION MUTUAL appeals to residents OF
a Maine Tor then especial patronage, because
II Is HOME COMPANY and because u rs age,
experience, strong financial condition large sur
plus, equitable and attractive plans aud eonserYa-
tive management.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
CHATTER VII.

Count Matthias Sandorf had paid mis-
debt Of gratitude TO Maria and Luigi Fer
ratio. Madame BathOry, Pierre and Sara
were at last reunited. After the reward
came the punishment.
For some days following the defeat OF
the Senousists the colonlsts were actively
employed in repairing damages. With
the exception OF "a few trifing scars, Pierre
Luigi, Point Pescade aud Cape Matifou-
that is to say all those who had been most
intimately connected with the events of
this drama-were safe and sound. That
they had not spared themselves, however,
needs no affirmation.
Great, therefore, was the rejoicing when
they met together in the Stadthaus with
sara SandOrf, Maria FeT2tO, Madame
BathOry, and her Old servant Borik. AZ
ter the funeral OF those VINO had fallen in
the battle, the little colony resumed its
happy existence. Its future would be
free from trouble. The defeat OF the Sc
nousists had been disastrous, and Sarca-
ny. who had persuaded them TO undertake
this campaign against Antekirtta, would
no longer be with them TO fan the flame of
hatred and vengeance.
The doctor proposed completing his sys-
tenn OF defense without delay. Not only
would Artenak be promptly rendered Sc
cure from a sudden surprise, but the ISL
ing-place. And It was intended TO in
wife thither a few more cOlOnists to whom
the fertility Of the soil would prove an at
traction and "A guarantee of prosperity.
Meanwhile no further obstacle
existed 10 the marriage Of
Pierre aud sara. The ceremony had been
fixed for the 9Th OF December; and il
would take place on that date. And SO
Point Pescade was particularly busy with
Fhmf had FVf
rupted by the invasion Of the pirates from
the Cyrenaic.
And nov without any delay the fate OF
sarcany, Ioronthal, and Carpena was TO
bee decided.
Ca the ON OF December, two days after
the retreat of the senOuslsts,th the doctor Or
dergd them 90 be brought % the >tadthaus.
The prisoners were unaware Of each 9th.
/ ers presence in the island, and Tor the
/ Fret time found themselves together,
Wnth under guard of detachment OF
militia, they came before the tribunal ~
F Afieutk, consisting OF The chief lnaglB-
/ trate- of Auteklrttd.
tarpeua appeared uneasy; but having
3 lusl nothing OF uls sneakish look. hr
+ merely hlew iurtNe chances Oh The rigat
huu lett ~ him, and dared NOT lll u.s
i cyesto his Judges.
lOroutlai seemed quite cast down. aud
bowed nI7 urlAi aud lustIuctvoiy avoided
/ the touch obi DE Dlu tgCumpHnp.
ratcany bad only One feeling he was
I Furious 40 laviug ia.lou Lio tHe hands N
T tlls JI. AuirhIrft.
Luigi advanced towards lnD Judges. and
/ began hY addressing tIe -UHuald.
"tHrpeua. said Doc, Hl Hm LUIGI Fer.
I ratio, ilc con of tltlsnDImal ~ Do.
I YIFn0, whom yoI informed a.I.Usl aad
4 snt o. nfls0n at rtD.n. u..It LlH.rIs
CHrnena GROW d. ubesf vs. ioi auluttaut.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
TEE POETS roRGE.

de lies on his back, the Idlug smith,
A lazy, dreaming fellow ls ne;
The sky is blue, or the sky U.s. gray,
He lies on his Oa ,S the lIvelonG Jay;
Not tool IN sight: say what they may;
a curious sort of smith ls ne.
The powers Of the air are In league Win MN ;
The country around believes d. WelIi
The wondering folk draw spying near
Never sight or sound dc they see or hears
No wonder they feel little fear,
When is IL his wOrh IL done 80 Wellf
Sever sight nor sound 20 see or hear;
The powers of the sir are I'M league with him
High over his head hls metals swing,
Pine cold aud yer 10 shame the king:
We might distinguish their ghtterng.
Ifonco We could get IN league with him,
High over bis head his metals swing;
he hammers them IDLY year by year;
Hammers and chsckles low refrain:
"A bench ana book are a ball and chain,
The adj is better tool than the plane,
What's the odds be Neen now and next
yeer:'
Hammers and chuckles his low refrain,
2 lazy. dreaming fellow is he;
When sudden. some day. his bells peal ont,
And men. at the sound. for gladness shout;
lie laughs ana aske what ISIS an about;
Oh, a curious SORT of smith Is he-
-HelsH Hunt Jackson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
5slr0irtmaI.
MOTH z. r S.
FRIEND
MAKES CHILDBIRTH EASY.

The time has come at last
when the terrible agony incident
10 this very critical period in a
woman's life can be avoided. 4
distinguished physician, W o
passed the greatest portion or
his life (forty four years. IN thus
branch of practice, left to child
bearing woman this priceless
legacy and hfe-saving appliance,
THE MOTHERS FkIEND D."
and to-day there are thousands
of the best women IN our land
who, having used tins wonderful
remedy before confinement, rise
up and cal has name blessed.
We receive let ers from every
section of the country banking
us for placing this preparation IN
the reach of suffering woman.
One party from North Carolina
writes us that Ahe would Ike -
thank the proprletors on her
knees for bringing 1t TO her no.
tlce. as in a previous conhne-
mem she had two doctors, and
they were compelled TO use chic
reform. instruments, etc, and
she suffered almost death; but
this time she used MOTHERS
FRIEND" and her labor was
sEort, quick, and almost like
magic. Now, why should wo-
man suffer when she can avoid lt}
We can prove all we claim by
lcjny witnesses, and anyone in
terested can call, or have their
husbands do so, at our Office. and
zee the original letters, which we
cannot publish.