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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08
Gentlemen's Missionary Socie
ties.
HARPER
is received.

Men band themselves together in this
age to form geographical societies, that
they may study the problems of land and
sea. They unite to organize statistical
societies, that they may gather in and
compare the numerical facts of social and
commercial life. They make up societies
for the suppression of crime, societies for
the protection of labor, societies to pro-
mote almost every business and every
profession in which men are engaged {;
and the effectiveness of these several
combinations no one can doubt. Then,
why should not Christian men combine
to gather together the facts and study
the problems which concern the grand
est and nobest enterprise on which the
sun looks down-the missionary work Of
the world p? 1t is a work for which our
Lord holds each one responsible. Every
Christian man must either go himself or
must aid to send others. Then, why
should not Gentlemen Missionary Socie-
ties be formed ?
No, pastor, however faithful at the
monthly concert and in the pulpit, can
teach his people all that they ought to
know about this work. The literature OF
Foreign Missions is now vast in its rich
ness and thrilling In its details. Men
must study it for themselves. No study,
we believe, will bring better reward.
As men view the lives and the work OF
such men as Brainerd and Schwartz and
Martyr and Livingston and Burns and
Patterson, and host of others, they will
catch another spirit and burn with a new
enthusiasm in the Masters cause. They
will consider what sacrifices they can
make, that they may, in their lot and
measure, be followers of these heroes OF
the faith.
The Synod of Kentucky and the Synod
of Missouri, at their recent meetings.
both recommended the formation of Gen.
tlemen's Foreign Missionary Societies in
the churches. Perhaps before this goes
to print, other Synods will have done the
same. A number of brethren have al
ready applied to us for a constitution for
organizing these societies, and copies OF
such constitution have been furnished
from the Office in Baltimore. A copy
will be sent to any one desiring it.
q By the way, we would beg leave to
correct statement of one of our valued
missionary exchanges. 1t says "The
FIRST Presbyterian Church of Charlotte,
N. @, has notified the Committee that it
is now ready to support missionary at
81 900 year" 1t Is the Gentlemen g
Foreign Missionary Society of the First
Church that gives 81 600 year to sup
port missionary. The First Church, in
all its branches, nearly doubles this
amount TIE Missionary for December.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08
Christmas Books.

We have received number of beautiful books
for Christmas from our enterprisng townsmen,
Messrs ]. W. Randolph & English, 1902 Main
street, Richmond, Va.
NATURES HALLELUJAH. Illustrated and ar
ranged by Irene E. Jerome, author and design.
er of Zone Years Sketch Book. The Message
of the Blue Bird" etc. This is splenddly illus.
trated volume, IS by 81 inches. The plan of it
is to give on each page some sentiment in verse,
which becomes the subject of the artists illus
tration. The work is engraved and printed
under the direction of George T. Andrew, and
published by Lee g. Sheppard, Boston. Charles
T. Dillingham;, New York. 1887
From MEADOW SWEET TO MIsTLEToE. Verses
with Pictures. By Mary A. Lathbury. Re-
produced from Original Drawings, by Julius
Bien & Co., New York. Published by Worth.
ington Co, TAT Broadway, New York Anoth-
err superby illustrated work, u by 8 inches
Price $3.50.
UNDER BLUE SKIES. Pictures and Verses
By Mrs S. ]. Brigham. 10 by u inches.
Worthington Co., TAI Broadway, New York
In the same style of art. With colored engrav-
ings. Price -.
THE MESSAGE OF THE BLUE BIRD TOLD TIC
NE AND OTHERS By Irene E. Jerome. 8 by
7 inches. Lee Sheppard, Boston. Another
beautifully illustrated volume for the Christmas
times.
Here is batch of charming little volumes in
stiff, gilt edged paper, primer size with very
numerous illustrations OF the poem or hymn
which is the subject of the volume:
CURFEw MUST NOT RING To N1eHT. By Rosa
Hartwicke Thorpe. Boston Lee & Shep-
hard. New York Charles T. Dillingham;
1887. An illustration on every page.
My FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE. By Ray Palm.
er. With Designs by Lisbeth B. Comlns
Engraved by Agnew. Boston, Lee q Shep'
hard. New York Charles T. Dillingham;
1887.
HOME, SWEET HOME By John Howard Payn @
With Designs by Miss L. B. Humphrey En-.
graved by Agnew. Boston: Lee & Shep
hard. New York c. T. Dillingham;.
Rock OF ACES. By Augustus Montague Top.
lady. With Designs by Miss Humphrey.
Engraved by John Andrew d Son. Boston
Lee Sheppard. New York. G. T. Dilling
ham.
NEARER, MY COP, TO THEE By Sarah Flower
Adams. With Designs by Miss Humphrey
Engraved by Andrew & Son. Same pub
fishers.
ABIDE Win Ne By Francis Henry Lyle
With Designs by Miss Humphrey. Engraved
by Andrew & Son. Same publishers
Messrs Randolph & English also send US the
following:
FIvE-M1NUTE READING FOR You've LADIES
Selected and Adapted by Wallock Forbes
Elocutionist and Public Reader. 1Gmo. pp
191. Boston: Lee & Sheppard. New York
@. T. Dillingham;. 1887.
MISTAKES IN WRlTIEG EyeLIsH. AND How nc
Avon THEM. By Marshall T. Bigelow, au-
thor Of Punctuation" etc. 1Gmo, pp. 10
Boston: Lee q SHEPPARD. New York: G. T.
Dillingham; 1887
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08

The querulous irritability, the morose
sulkiness, the gusty passions of grabbed
Christians, under the provocations Of the
world, and especially, the provocations
of fellow Christians, do more for the
devil, than all their prayers and profess
sions, and moueyed gifts can do for God.
When Christians quarrel, whoever seems
to win, the devil is the only gamer. They
may get the shells, but he has the kernel
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08

We are the builders of our own tenn
pies. God and nature furnish the mate
rial and permit human skill to work it
into shape. The great lack OF soul pow
er and mental energy renders most Of US
imperfect architects.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08

1t is good to take all opportunities of
showing an humble, courteous, charitable
disposition because, some time or other,
1T may turn more to our honor than we
think Of.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08

We all can set our daily deeds to the
music Of grateful heart, and seek to
render our lives into a hymn-the mel.
ody Of which will be recognized by all
who come IN contact with us, and the
power Of which shall not be evanescent,
like the voice Of the singer, but peren.
NAL like the music Of the spheres.-- Wu,.
nj. Taylor.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08

Christians should consult the reputa-
tion of their profession, and endeavor to
adorn the doctrine of our Saviour.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08

TIE Word FOR THE DAY. Text, Hymn, and
Prayer, for every day in the Year Compiled
by A. j. A r. New York: John Deiand,
1897 Broadway. 1887.
This is little volume with Scripture texts
and meditahons for every day in the year
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08

THE SOUTHERN BrvoUAC for December. A
Literary and Historical Magazine. The present
number has an interesting article on the Rice
Fields Of Carolina Published monthly at Lou
isville, Kyp by B. f. Avery & Sons. 81 per
annum.
L1TTELL's LIVING ACE for the week ending
December 4th.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08

A faithful friend is the medicine of
life; and they that fear the Lord shall
find him Whose ieareth the Lord
shall direct his friendship Alright for as
he is, so shall his neighbor be also.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-12-08

The best Of book is not the thought
which it contains, but the thought which
it suggests, just as the charm of music
dwells not in the tones, but in the echoes
of our hearts.-HoJDes.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

The great labor convention at Worcester,
Mass, is over. The men who wished to re-
model the knights of Labor into confed-
eracy of trades unions have been defeated,
and the friends of Mr.. Powderly and uphold
ers of the present aims of the order passed
by a large majority resolution instructing
the delegates to the great convention which
is to meet in Richmond, Va, next October, to
support Mr. Powderly for Grand Master
Workman, and discountenance all measures
tending to modify the constitution of the
order. In regard to future political action,
the convention took important action. The
project of putting a labor candidate in the
field for Governor was defeated; but the ex-
ecutive board which directs the Knights of
Massachusetts is to issue directions to the To-
cal assemblies to guide them in voting. This
executive board is composed of seven mem
bers, including one woman. While it is not
probable that the seventy-fve thousand
Knights of Labor in Massachusetts will all
vote at the dictation of this executive board,
its influence will be considerable and suffic-
lent to commit the order to a course of politi-
cal activity. The experiment will be watched
with interest and anxiety by laboring men
and their friends. When thousands of work
ingmen put their suffrages in the hands of sew
en- men, or six men and a woman, the results
promise to be as calamitous as the scheme is
novel
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

South Carolina, who gets but sixty cents.
On such wages the farm hand can enjey few
of the comforts of life to make his condi-
ton still worse he gets into the hands of the
village store keeper, parsonage very terri
BILE to the laborers and small planters of Mis-
sissippi, and loses part of even these small
wages; and finally at not unfrequent inter-
walls he is the victim of such raids as the one
reported from Newton county. Whether as
farm hand or q citizen, he attempts to pro-
vide for his family or participate in the af-
fairs of his country or State, the negro in
Mississippi is doomed to indignities and
harassments; and the stories Of his discom-
nrinnns
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

1t will be many years before the negro is
comfortable in Mississippi. Once or twice
during every year there is an outbreak of
some sort, showing that the condition of So
ciety in portions of that State, are not such
as to elevate either race. Now it is in New
ton county, not far from the capital of the
State, that the people are excited over a
performance as outrageous if not quite so
sensational as the recent massacre in the
Mississippi court housP. The newspapers
as well as the people of Mississippi, are very
careful to keep to themselves any informa
ton discreditable to the State, butin the most
fragrant cases public opinion refuses to be
still, although the offenders are rarely pun
ished band of young men, styling them
selves regulators" have issued decree that
no negro shall work on the farms in that
region, and in carrying out that decree they
have killed three negroes and wounded many
others. 1t is said that the better portion of
the community condemn this deed, bat expe-
rence has shown that Mississippi justice is
very slow when black mans rights are in
yolved. Meanwhile the poor negro farm
handS are IN state of terror. The lot of the
agricultural laborer in the South is not an
enYlable-0ne at best. In ordinary seasons he
gets from sixty to ninety-e cents a day.
and boards himself. In harvest time his
daily wages are four or five cents more. His
fellow laborer in the North, gets from dol
lar and ten cents to dollar and ffty-seven
cents, in ordinary seasons. In Mississippi
the laborer gets eighty cents, and is consid-
erably better off than his companion in
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

The plan which ''Many Citizens" suggests
for obviating the Back Cove nuisance is not
a new one 1t has been suggested many
times before. There. is this objection to it,
however, fatal objection, too-that it
would in course of time destroy our harbor.
Competent engineers have decided that the
existence of the harbor is dependent on the
water being allowed to flow back and forth
freely in Back Cove and Fore River. The
objection which was urged before the legis-
lature last winter against the damming of
Long Greek and which, dedicated that scheme,
applies with equal force to Back Cove. To
dam that sheet of water might, and doubt
less would, cure one i'll, but it would bring
another. The only feasible way of remov-
ing the present nuisance is to carry the sew
ers out to deep water. After our city coun-
ellis have spent $4,000 or $4,000 in expert
ments this will doubtless be their conclu-
sion
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

More than one hundred government Off
cials were present at the recent Democratic
State convention in Montpelier, Vermont,
either as delegates or spectators. Among the
active participants United States marshal
and the postmasters of five Of the principal
towns of Vermont were conspicuous. The
President should heed the advice which even
the Democratic Cincinnati Enquirer has been
prompted to give him: "Keep your eyes opens
good Grover"
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
CHILDREN'S
Clio T|I|k|( s!

/ am now showing some very
handsome Suitings in this depart
ment, both in Fancy Checks and
Plain Mixtures, WhipcOrds and
DiagOnals. Also very fine line
of SPRING OVERCOATS at low
est prices to be found in the city
for same kind of goods.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

We beg leave to suggest to our esteemed
Democratic friends who are now searching
for speakers that the Hon. Daniel w. Voor-
hees, who is said to have been engaged, is
not the right kind of person to boom SOL
der candidate. Mr. Voorhees, has war
record very much like that enjoyed by the
Hon. Eben +. Pillsbury, only worse.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
MEMS YOUTHS
CLOTHING ! !

My stock is all new, and select
ed from the best manufactures,
and a perfect fit and well made
garments are always to be found
on my counter. Also all the late
styles in NECK WEAR, COLLARS
and CUFFS, HOSIERY, GLOVES,
&c.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

Senator Payne may escape an inyestiga-
ton, but if he attends to the proceedings of
the Senate he is hearing some unpleasant
news about himself. Senators Frye and
Hoar are speaking right out.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
STAR LINE sTEAmsoAr CO

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The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
ISLAND STEAMERS.
HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT co.
Delightful Sail twenty miles, down Gas.
CO Bay.

Delightful Sail twenty miles, down Cas-
co Bay.
On and after June 80, 1886, Steamers Gordon
and Alice will leave Custom House Wharf, Port
land, daily, as follows, viz:
For Long Island, Little Chebeague, Hope Is
land jerks $50, 1920 am, 200, 800, Cos pm
For Harpswell, $50 a. m, 200, 500, Cos p. m.
For Orr's Island, 900 a. M, 800 p. m.
Return for Portland-Leaye Orr's Island at 6.15
a. M, 80 D. m. Harpswell at 5.15, 6.45 a. m q
345 p M. jerks at $50, 7.35, IL 20 a. M, 2.5O
APO p. M. Hope Island at 5.55, TAO, IL. 80 a. m,
2.55, 4.25 p. m.; Little Chebeague at 6.05, 7.5O,
1135 a. m, 800, ABS p. m; Long Island at 6.25,
8.10 11.55 a. M, 1926, 4.55 p. m. Arrive at Port
land at 100, $40 a. M, 12.30, 400, $50 p. IN.
50 o'clock trip will not run through to Orrs Is
land Saturdays, only to Harpswell.
SUNDAYS.
For Long Island 8, 10, IL a. M, 1, 2, p. IN.
For HarpsweH and intermediate landings at
1000 a. M, 200 p. m Return leave Harpswell
for Portland and intermediate landings at 113U,
a. M, 4.30 p. m. Round trip tickets, Sundays, to
HarpsweU SO cents. other landings 20 cents.
je30dtf GEO. f. WEST, Manager
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

The Halifax Herald thinks that Canada's firm
attitude must sooner or later lead the American
to maintain her rights. The HERALD is undoubt-
eddy right, 1t has probably produced that convic-
ton already. What is wanted now is a firm atti-
tude on the part of the United States that shall
convince the Canadian authorities that we are
prepared to maintain our rights.-Portlaud PRESS
The opinion prevails in Canada that the
United States are enjoying all their rights
unimpaired, even to the fright" of paying
So barrel more for their fish than they need
to do.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

The Argus has begun the publication of
affidavits from men who never heard Col.
Edwards call the Grand Army ga set of
bummers." Mr.. Grin M. Phelps swears that
he has worked for Col. Edwards large part
of the time for the past ten or twelve years,
'but never heard him speak word concern
ing the G. A. r., or any of its members who
were good soldiers, in derogative manner"
The Argus has entered field which is prac-
tically limitless. Every day between now
and election it can spatter its columns all
over with affidavits from men testifying that
they never heard Col. Edwards call the
Grand Army "set of bummers." But how
much does such testimony amount to?
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
BAYARD TOO SLOW.

toni the sooner the State Department finds
out exactly what the truth is, and acts on it
and explains it's action to tho nation, the bet
ter. The American people were very patient
SO long as there was reason for patience !;
TO be as reported-there is no such reason.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
yisit.l
CURRENT COM MENT.
THE WORK OF SIXTY DAYS.

The Springfield Republican doubts the
wisdom Of the proposed boycott of the Port.
land fishermen. The administration has ii
in it's power to order boycott which would
bring Canada to terms in sixty days.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
END OF A ONCE PROMISING CAREER.
n Y World

was, next to Gladstone, the most prominent
and popular statesman in Great Britain, and
had already been designated to succeed the
Grand Old Man as chief of the Liberal par
ty;, Now, however, he is dead both politi-
his name from off the list of all the clubs to
which he belongs to avoid expulsion, and
during the next few years of his life, at any
rate, will be forced by the universal ostra-
cism to which he is subjected to reside
abroad.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
The Maine State Press,

Weekly, will be furnished, beginning with the
number issued next after the receipt of the order
in each case, and closing with the issue Septem-
Der 10th, containing report of the Maine cleo
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24

The convention of Anti-Saloon Republi-
cans will meet in Chicego on September 10th.
Every State is requested to send four times
as many delegates as it has Senators and
Representatives in Congress. In Vermont
the party convention endorsed the move
ment; in Maine the State Committee has
taken steps to have the party represented,
and in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Kansas,
Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire and
Rhode Island conferences have been held
and delegates chosen.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
HIIsCEALANEOUs.
SUMMER BARGAINS
CLOTHING
al Unusual Low Prices and in More than Usual Variety

onJuIy2Ist semiAnnua Stock tax
ing and Mark Down. take in announcing TO
many patrons the public that offering
variety of EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS in Clothing
Men and Young Men, Boys and Children We note few
prices
Mems handsome Stripe Imported seersucker Coats
regular price $500 only $l50 Several lots of thin
Coats and Vests at the same low prices.
Mems and Boys Norfolk Jackets in large variety at 25 to
40 per cent less than usual
Mems fine Wosted Pants, regular price Sc. SO
ST 90 and ST So now reduced to only $500 per pair
Albert and Vests in Black Wors
ted only each; few cutaway Frock Suits in
suit Both of these bargains less
than Half actual cost; small sizes.
Mems Fine All Wool Chevot Suits, cut sack, regular
90 offered at only $40 90 suit
all Sizes
These actually 80 cent under regular pric
es any where for goods; all sizes.
Bargains in Boys Knee Pant Suits from $500 upwards
Elegant Boys to Ia regular prce
$780, reduced to $500.
Bargains Boys Knee Pant Suits at all prices, $3.50
$500 So SO, $500, 90. Good good:
very low prices.
Flannel Shirt Waists, odd Knee Pants, Ions
Pants, Light overcoats, &C., &C.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
CAMPAIGN PRESS.

For the purpose of furthering the good cause in
the coming political campaign, the publishers of
the PRESS propose to issue their Weekly and
Daily Editions at the following extraordinarily
low rates, barely covering the cost of material
md postage
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
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The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
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The Portland daily press., 1886-07-24
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