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The Portland daily press., 1888-10-09

In the Mills bill ssopiuin, cl ilde and not adul-
Grated, containing 8 per cent and over OF
morphia, for medicinal purposes" Is put on the
free list. "Oplum prepared Tor smoking re-
Senate bin "opum prepared for smoking Is Tree
listed. There Is some difference between taxing
the able bodied sensualist and taxing the
invalid.-Boston Post
This is the third time the Post has repeated
this misstatement As matter Of fact the
importation Of opium prepared for smoking
is absolutely prohibited by the Senate bill.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-09
FOR. PRESIDENT,
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
OF INDIANA.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
LEVI p. MORTON,
OF NEW YORK.
For Presidential, Electors.

n Large-Horace II. Shaw, of Portland.
Samuel N. Campbell, Of Cherryheld.
First Distyict-Nark +. Wentworth of Kittery.
Second District-T. II. Simonton, OF Camden.
Third Distrsct--Albert w. Cushman, OF ELLSWORTH
Fourth District-Lambert Sands, of Sebec.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-09
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, OCT. 8.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu
nications. The maze and address Of the writer
are IRaheases indispensable, not necessarily fol
publication but as guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot Undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16

from 33 to 3S14 millions. It is estimated that between 1910 and 1874 the entire population of the world about doub1ed-the figures be- ing 682 millions at the former and l, ,391 mil lions at the latter period.
 A notable libel suit has just been decided printed local news item about the arrest and locking up of one John Finnegan who had first borrowed 8 coat from saloon keeper and then tried to sell it to it's owner. Ex-Alderman John D. Finnegan at once brought an action of libel against the news paper, laying his damages at $10,000. It came up for trial last week. The ex-alder- mans case was that he was the only John Finnegan in the Detroit directory, that he had not been arrested and locked up as set forth in the article, and that the publication had not only hurt his feelings but also greatly injured his reputation in the community The defense was that the news item was printed in good faith without any intention of damaging the ex-alderman or indeed any thought of him whatsoever; that there were plenty of John Finnegans in the world if not in the Detroit directory, and that it was not asserted in the article that this particular John was a resident of the town. The judge declined to take the case from the jury, the jury gave the ex-alderman verdict of $1, 500 and the Free Press took an appeal to the Su- preme court of the State, which will doubt less decide in favor of the newspaper.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
Friday, March l6. 1888.
TEE ALABAMA STEEL,

The making of steel in Alabama of the iron ore mined there is a very important matter The Birmingham Herald says: "Steel has been made. It is the unimpeach- ed and unimpeachab1e truth. Those who never hear syllable of good news without a double doubt have questioned whether it can be made at so small cost that it can compete with the product of eastern steel mills. A conclusive answer in the affirmative is fur nished in the fact-it requires only three bushels of Alabanaa coa1-not coke-to pro- duce ton of steel from a ton of pig iron
 worth $1O." And James Henderson, the
 successful manufacturer, says: When we
 consider that this steel is high in carbon and
 was dePhosphorized by the aid of Red Noun
 tain fossil hematite the results appear re-
 markable; with 0.10 per cent. of carbon it
 will not contain more than bare trace of
 phosphoros. The Bessemer steel made at
 Pittsburg generally contains over O.10 per cent. of phosphorus or double what this does.
 Other geod evidence of the success of the experiments is furnished in letter to the Hartford Evening Post from gentleman and l competent authority in Decatur, Alabama, who has for months been familiar with the | work. He says: The superintendent of this division of the L. and N R. R. told me yes | terday that he had tried the steel in @ varie- | ty of tools, and that it had proved to be equal to anything he had ever used. He al so told me that Mir. Thomas, of Thomas & Sons, who al the most prominent iron men I in this country, said that he was compelled 1 to believe, after what he had seen, that il I was success, although he did so very re | luctantly. This will make, in my judgment | a greater revolution in the business aspect o1 | this country than has been made by the manufacture of iron. It will.stransfer tht | great steel plants of the country to this re gion To-day, one of the North Chicago
 rolling mill people was here, and said to mt that if this steel experiment at Birmingham proved to be practicable thing, they would at once erect great rail mill at Decatur
 Birmingham has taken a new boom on tht
 strength of the success of the experiment ! there.
 The statement that greater revolution in 1 the business aspect of the country is at hand than has been made by the manufacture ot iron seems like rather strong statement ! but there is no doubt that the making ot 1 steel in Alabama will make great changes.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
sauaws i'm tho Prize Ring.

From the N1rRlnla NNVT.J EuLeTprlSo.l
 The Washoe and Piute Indians of Nevada bave found out new and congenial amuse- ment. This is in pitting their squaws against one another in rough-and-t tumble fights. In these fights no rules are observed; everything goss-hair-pulling, scratching, biting, gouging of eyes and kicking are as legitimate as 8 blow straight from the shoul- der. When two robust young squaws have been stripped to breeehclouts the bucks squat about them in ring and the battle and the betting begin. In recent battle near Jacks valley, Smoke Greek Sam, 8 Piute, backed his squaw against the mahala of Big Mouth Jim, leading man among the Washoes. Two hundred dollars in silver and several ponies changed hands on the result Smoke-Creek Sam's squaw was the victor, and Sam won two ponies and over tW enty dollars in coin. The fight lasted nearly an hour, and when it ended the two squaws were covered with blood. Not much hair was left on the head of either. Big Mouth Jim's mahala was dragged out of the ring with but little left of either ear, while Smoke Greek Sam's squaw had one eye hang ing out on her cheek.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
Interesting Relies ef Lincoln. From the Chicago MaiI.1

The talk about the removal of Libby prison to Chicago starts afresh "reminiscences of the war. There is living in Chicago to-day 8 lady to whose house Lincoln was taken from Ford's Theater on the night that the Presi- dents life was taken by J. Wilkes Booth. The lady was at that time child. Her peo- pie were southernsrs, and hated everything that was Yankee. However, they were of the.better class of ssutherners, who never permitted anyone beneath their own roof to be treated otherwise than as guests. When Mr. Lincoln's body was carried into this house the family yielded everything to the comfort of the patient, and were deeply grieved at the misfortune, as they subse- auently showed. The lady in question has the pillow upon which the martyred Presi- dent breathed his last. The piece of candle which was held for the surgeon as he was dressing the wound is preserved and in her possession The coverlet which was thrown across the sufferer, and many of the little things that were about the room, and some of which were used on the fatal night, were ell preserved, and are in the keeping and th' ownership of Mrs. Charles Rector, north sid' lady, of Chicago.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
B BETTER.

A half holiday on Saturday is better than no loaf.-New York Journal.
 Speaking of the antiquity of the Arabs, we should remark that the first woman was Arib- | ian.-Washington Critic.
 'sAn egg trust is forming" says the Chicago Tribune. Shell this be endured and nc man rise to break, it or to throw of the yolk?- Rochester PGst-Express.
 The ladies in favor of woman suffrage may not care to vote if they find that each one is compelled to suffer her age to be made pub lic.-New York Journal.
 Even city editor who would scorn cerd- wood and pumpkins might perhaps be induc- ed to take coal in payment of subscription bills this swinter.-Somerville Journal.
 Miss South Church-"What do you think of Volapuk, my dear?" Miss Beacon Street -" Volapukl I haven't read it. Did MT. Howells write ita'-Pittsburg Chronicle. The man who can't sing but thinks he can sing, and yet refrains from singing, is good deal more worthy of a pension than widow of the war of 1812.-Somerville Journal. sssir!" exclaimed an enraged student, "do you suppose that haven't any brains"
 q can easily find out, replied the sareas- tic professor. Eff any gentleman in the class | has gimlet in his pocket."-Burlington Free Press.
 ! 'fWhat's the matter with dinner, Bridget?" | Q0uIaQO6O the neau or the house, dS u6 CALno | home hungry and tired, 'isn't it ready?' ''No, sorr," replied Bridget, "the misthress hasn't got back from the oookin' school yet" New York Sun.
 | Brown-Will you swear to that, Dumleyi | Dumley-Swear to its Of course will l Brown-rll bet you $10, Dumley, that you are wrong. 1 Dumley-N-no, don't believe I'd care to
 bet money on it.-Epoch.
 4 small town in the upper end of the State boasts of having fourteen church choirs. A ! branch of ths American Peace society should be established in that town immediately if l such wise precaution has not already been taken.-Norristown Herald.
 ~sLittls girl" said the superintendent of @
 New York Sunday school, ''can you tell ma 1 which is the Lords day?"
 "Yeth. thir; thath the day have to put the growler in basket when I go to the sa- ish reply.-Texas Siftings.
 ''Miss Clara" he said, "oan I speak with your father moment before I go2' Ger I tainly. MT. Samson" replied the girl, blush 1 ing, and with wildly throbbing heart she sought the old man. "Oh, papa" she began
 later, as the front door closed, ''what did Ar. i Samson want?" "I'm his landlord, you
 know. I let him his bachelor apartments and he wants another three years lease."- | Sun.
 l 'T understand that you are a member of | the society for the Suppression of Vice2'' .'Yes, sir' "Well, I would like to call your attention to the fact that several papers of 8 | beastly character are published and oirculat- | ed in this city.'' ''So am told, but have no time to devote to them. am oa my way
 to arrest man who is displaying chromo representing spring as woman without 8 shawl over her shoulders. ."-Nebraska State Journal.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
A Rusty Revolver worth s1o,ooo


 John H. Martin told some friends an in- teresting story yesterday, which relates the poor opinion some of the early residents of Denver had of real estate in this city when they first arrived. He said that gentle man who is now we'll known in business and financial circles came into his office one morning, and noticing revolver of an old-time make upon a table, said that he must have it, and not only that, but 8 five dollar bill as well, adding that he would execute warranty deed to a lot he owned at the corner of Nineteenth and Curtis streets in payment MT. Martin told his friend that he did not want the lot, but that if the matter of the revolver and the money was absolutely necessary he could call it trade. The deed to the property was made out and a few years later house, which cost an even six hun dred dollars and is still standing where it was placed, was moved on to the property. Mir. Martin sold this lot the other day for ten thousand dollars.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
OUR
Putnam Overcoats.

Acknowledged standards for low priced coats. Worn more than any others. If you prefer dark coat, here it is, with a silver thread to brighten; or, if you wish the gen. orally accepted steel gray, it is here in all it's beauty and excellence. Both are all wool and silk and made and finished as we'll as SIP coats. Indeed, they are $10 or $12 coats and sold as bargains in some stores at these prices. Price, S75O.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
SPRING DRESS.

About this time of the year every man and boy begins to think and to plan about the renewal of suit and outside garments. All take note of dress and vie with each other, not in cost, but in neatness, substan- tial quality and general adaptability. Price is an important consideration, but cheap goods, at any price, are summed But do not confound low-priced goods with cheap goods. We sell at the lowest price possible, whatever the value, but we sell nothing without considering the future patronage of the buyer.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
Her Dream Came True.

From the F1tfSburS Dlspatch.l
 This story of queer dream and it's almost literal fulGllment comes from Chicago: A lady dreamed she was standing at the front door of her house. 4 tall man with a long, flowing beard passed up the street scanning each number as he passed. He came back, stopped at an adjoining house, and attached crape to the door, Two days after death actually occurred in that house, and the un- dertaker exactly corresponded in description with the man whom the lady had seen in her dream.
 The UnspeakabIe English.
 l''Argus' in the Worcester Spy.1
 A bit of evidence of the difficulties of English to foreigner was brought home to me, the other day, by the story of the strug gles of bright young Swede with the peeu- iarities of the language. The young man in question is learning the paper hangers trade and works with his brother, who from long residence here speaks the language purely and fiuently. In fact he has been SC long away from his native land that his mother tongue comes hesitatingly and with difficulty from his lips. To the new conner, however, the difficulties of "English as she is spoke" seems tremendous. If he ques- tiens in Scandinavian his elder is in difficult ties, and at the same time clings to the epin- fen that if the youngster is to esquire Eng fish it will be better for him to hear and speak nothing else; so the younger man struggles on, eking out his slender vocabula- " with pantomimic descriptions which often are as clever as they amusing. But one day the patience of the youth was complete ly exhausted.. He received some instructions as to the paste for their work, and not com pretending, questioned in his native tongue their meaning. The result was enly repe- tition in English, but in a new form. Again he questioned and third direction was the result which only mystifed him the more. He gave it up and with 8 gesture of despair exclaimed: ''My God, what you meant You say mix de paste, you say fix de paste,' you say stir up de paste My God, not know what you mean"
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
The Stylish COyerts.

Elegant, light Spring Overcoats of light
 and dark shades, with the best tailor finish
 to set them forth. They are shaped coats, made with strap seams, soft roll collars and
 satin sleeve lining. The price is $15. The Gannett Overcoat, light drab, ! s10 1 Oxford gray and steel mix. A great bargain.
 The Pomeroy Overcoat, light weight,
 sig 1 satin sleeve lining, silk faced, all wool. A business coat.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
ECZEMA And Every Species of Itching anc Burning Diseases Cured
 By Cuticura,

Eczema or Salt Rheum with it's. agonizng itching and burning instantly relieved by warm bath with Cuticura Soap and single application of Cuticura, the great Skin Cure. This repeated daily with two purifier to keep the blood cool, the precipitation pure and unrrtating, the bowels open, the liver Tetter, Ringworm Psoriasis, Lichen, Pruritus, Scall Head, Dandruf and every species of itching, scaly and pimply humors of the scalp and skin, when the best physicians and all known remedies
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
A1edfca1.
GLAIRNQ NQYANGE.

MRS. J. J. CLARK, Business, Test and Healing Medium, ees GROWN STREET, convinces all who visit her that she is genuine clairvoyant. Do not fail to see her even if you have been disappointed with others Hours to f2 a. m., 2to p. m. and evenings. Diagnosing by lock of hair by letter 10 fQ7
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
THE EVIL

Of the age is kidney and blad- der disease. More than half of all deaths are caused by it. Hunts Remedy is an absolute relief, as thousands of saved men and women can testify. Sold by all apothecaries and dealers.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
ghe gnurnaI aud Gnurier

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, 15 CENTS WEEK, 50 GENTS MONTE, $3.O0 FOR SIX MONTHS, $500 YEAR TEE SAME TERMS By MAIL.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
REAS o N s
Why Ayers Sarsaparilla is preferable to any other for the cure of Blood Diseases.

 preferable to any other for the cure of Blood Diseases. Because no poisonous or deleterious ingredients enter into the composition ofsAyer's Sarsaparilla.
 Ayers Sarsaparilla contains only the purest and most effective remedial properties.
 Ayers Sarsaparilla is prepared with extreme care, skill, and cleanliness. Ayers SarsaparilIa is prescribed by leading physicians.
 Ayers Sarsaparilla is for sale everywhere, and recommended by all frst-class druggists.
 Ayers Sarsaparilla is 8 medicine, and not a beverage in disguise.
 Ayers Sarsaparilla never fails to effect a cure, when consistently used, according to directions.
 Ayers Sarsaparilla is highly con- centrated extract, and therefore the most economical Blood Medicine in the market.
 Ayers Sarsaparilla has had a suc- cessful career of nearly half a century, and was never so popular as at present. Thousands of testimonials are on file from those benefited by the use of Ayers SarsapariIIa.
 PREPARED BY Dr. j. c. Aver & Co.,, Lowell, Mass. Price $1 six bottles, $5. Worth $5 bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
ECE A,

I have suffered from Salt Rhelm for over eight years at times so bad that could not attend to my business for weeks at time. Three boxes of Cutcura and four bottles of Resolvent have entire ly cured me of this dreadful disease.
 JOHN THIEII Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16

Sold everywhere, Price, Cuticura, soc; Soap 25c; Resolvent, $1. Prepared by the Potter Drug ana Chemical Co., Boston, Mass.
 e@eSend for tsHow to Cure Skin Diseases GA pages. 50 iIIustrations, and 100 testimonials.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16

nIaAPLES, black-heads, chapped and oily ski FtM prevented by Cuticura Medcated Soap.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16

People got out of ''the dumps" fast yester-
 day. Sunshine and work cheered them up. It is feared by some who don't know how
 maple sugar is made that the unusual depth of snow in the Vermont woods is likely to cut short the supply. Not while brown sugar is cheap and plenty.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
Magnetic Treatment.

DR. E. W. CLARK, the gifted magnetic healer and electric physician successfully treats diseases of every name and nature with his magnetic heal ing power Rheumatism and nervous diseases a speciality. Electricity scientifically applied. Of flee hours 9 to 12 8. rn., to p. m.
 ms If 22S GROWN STR EET.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
ECX MA.

Some five months ago had the pleasure to in- form you of my improvement in the use of the Gu ticura Remedies in my case of severe chronic Ec- zema Erythematosa, and to-day cheerfuty confirm all I then said. I consider my perfect and complete and attribute it entirely remedies, having used no others.
 HERMAN ESCENCHARDO,
 3.SO5 Penna avenue, St. Louist Mo.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
ECZE MA.

Igratefully acknowledge 8 cure of Eczema or Salt Rheum, on head, neck face, arms and legs for seventeen years; not able to walk except on hands and knees for year. not able to help myself for eight years; tried hundreds of remedies: doctors pronounced my case hopeless; permanently cured by the Cuticura Remedies.
 WILL MCDONALD,
 2,542 Dearborn street, Chicago, III.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16

W. TLECTRO Therapeutic physician. Electricity EL when properly applied has all the elements necessary to acute, nervous and chronic dis eases.
 ELECTRICITY Cures Rheumatism and Spinal Complaints.
 ELEOTRICITY Cures Diphtheria and Bronchitis.
 ELECTRICITY Cures Bright's Disease and Kidney Diseases gen ally Also all Uterine Diseases.
 ELECTRICITY Cures Lung and Throat Complaints Do not fail to visit Dr. Cummings and make use of this potent remedy.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16
Gents Teck Scarfs,
JERSEY WAISTS

in good styles, at 17c each. This is a job lot of only 25 dozen, and as they are regular 25c scarfs selections will have to be made at once.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-16

Love laughs at locksmiths, but blizzards will make love weep. Many 8 maid and
 many youth have been anxiously awaiting the success of the noble army of SHOW shov- elers with but one thought. Interrupted I business, meat famines, etc, are nothing to them. They want g letter.
The Republican journal., 1888-09-20
Buy Your Coal Early.


There has already been an advance in the price
of coal in the Western cities, with the prospect
that it will 60 still higher. A New York dealer
told Il reporter
-, some reason why the price of coal is higher now
t'ian at other times of the year is that there is
largely increased demand for it. The companies
are working to their fullest capacity and vet are
not able to keep up with their orders. 1t gets
worse and worse each year. People would consult
TIER own interests more if they were to lay in their
coal earlier; In March, April and May the amount
OF coal sold is very much less than in any other
months. The companies have to dc less mining
for Lack of room to store the coal. The result is
tlat instead of having steady sale for coal every
month In the year, the demand comes with rush
it, i
Another reason assigned is that there is much
more coal used every year. OF course all cannot
buy their coal in the spring, but if those able
would do so il would cqualize the demand, divide
the business through the season, and make steady
market People of means by buying their coal
early would not only help themselves but aid the
poor who are the sufferers by the advance later in
the season.
The Republican journal., 1888-09-20

COIGrEss Co%nrNsrn In H. Soro.o o..
loth. the President:. mnss.gn in renIv 70 ~.
resol,,ton caIin@ for Tho no. ,oit ~ lne
the fishery DISPUTE. was read and refe .. ~
Thursday Mr.. Ifoar made n long sneoch on ~ ~
murder of n Renmblican in tho Sonth 'n TIE She
House passed the senate Hill reiotin% tn no,taI
crime. senators Woar and Pavna % onppooad
in heated controyersv in the senate Er;1.u
i'm regard to the Affairs of the Stan,lard H;I
trust. ON resumin~ his scat in thn Mo,, U,'
Congressman Dingley was at onca snrrnnnhoi
with Republicans. who con@ratuatcd him i" anI
Maine on the Republican victory Thn ,' p ,.nu
ident has stoned tbc chinese eycimsion =" LIN
Somethino more than nino monthS hara on nI.,,s
ed since the Fifteth Congress be@an its sess;an
During that time. and In to Sent 1Stb thoro
have been introduced in The House II 40 hiIls
The Republican journal., 1888-09-20
Mount Desert Correspondence.

SO. w. HARBoI;., Sept. l., 1855 Steamer Silver
Star closes her route to-day Saturday between
Bar Iiarbor and Somesvie and will be greatly
missed by the public in this vicinity. The stmr.
will continue her trips on the BAY route between
Bar harbor, West Gouldsboro, and Winter Har-
Dor, until the last of October and will then 90 to
Boston to receive new engines which are being
made for her.
fremont Lodge Of f. q A. NJ. will hold their
next regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. Goth, af-
ter having been called of through the summer
months.
The new market Thomas Stanley is building
for Rob Newman is up and covered.
picnic party numbering about fifty people
made an excursion to Islesford, on stmr. Agnes,
Friday the 18th, and spent the day looking over
the Island, visiting the Life Saving station, which
Is now in service, and other points of interest re-
turning at night after having jolly time.