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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04

The selection of William II. Barnum to
manage the Democratic campaign gives the
New York Sun great joy. "Mr. Barnum," it
says, sis protectionist of the most decided
school; he is one of those whom the crazy
free traders were proposing only the other
day to kick out of the party" Undoubtedly
1t was largely because Barnum was pro-
tectionist that he was selected as campaign
commander The same old game of the last
campaign is to be played over again. as far
as circumstances will allow. The Randall
wing of the party is not to be kicked un-
ill after election,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04
THE BELLS OF sAInrs MARIE.
Responsive Service.

Responsive Service.
BY B.H.B.
Der Rougemont CLOVIS with beams of fire
The Suns celestial majesty,
And turns to glittering gold the spire
Which shields the bells Of Sainte Marie.
The booming bells,
The changing bells.
The naughty bells Of Sainte Marie.
Now sharply breaks on silent world,
In stern command, their mighty tone;
''oh, wake, ye braves with dew-drops pearled;
Rise up, ye flowers; for night has fiownp'
So call the bells,
The gloomy bells,
The proud old bells of Sainte Marie.
"Arise ye, holy priest and NUM-
Know'st not the day is here again
In which hard duties must be done,
The day of troubles, care and pain?"
So ring the bells,
Soring the bells,
The solemn bells of Sainte Marie.
When sweet and clear on wings of air
The mathis Of the birds respond;
Awake, the day so gay and fair
The day of life and Joy has dawned!,
Thus trill the birds,
The careless birds,
The merry birds OF Sainte Marie.
1.-THE world is full of want and woel"
Rings back the jangling voice above.
"God gave the world to us below
With song and gladness, joy and loye!"
Respond the birds,
The glad, wild birds
To the chanting bells Of Sainte Marie.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04

The nomination of Mr.. Fuller to be Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court seems in fair
way to be confirmed by the Senate. What
ever charges were before the committee the
proof of their truth appears to have been in
sufficient to justify an unfavorable report
1t is to be regretted. however, that the COM
mittee did not take definite action one way
or the other. 1t is of great Importance that
the man who is to fill the highest judicial
Office in the land should go there with the
concurrence of all parties concerned in plac-
ing him there that he is morally and intel
lectually fit for the place.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04

Congressman Dingley thinks not more
than three Democrats can be depended upsn
to vote against the Mills bill-Randall,
Foran and Sowden, and the latter is under
concern of mind and liable to be converted to
the Free Trade side. The administration
appears to have done some lively whipping
l..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04
The Halifax Herald reviewing the career of
Canada since the confederation was formed

The Halifax Herald reviewing the career of
Canada since the confederation was formed
twenty-one years ago says:
When the confederacy was formed Canada pos
sessed 1850 miles OF railway; but In the twenty
one Years OF our national existence we have added
10000 miles at a cost OF over $500 600 900. We
have fringed TWO oceans with an Improved coast
service OF lighthouses. life-saving stations break
waters, buoys, etc.. for the protection of our shin
ping. We have about $500 of sea and inland
coast TO be lighted up and provided with beacons
buoys, bells and whistles; and SO thoroughly has
the great work been accomplished that already
we have one light on the average for every ten
miles OF coast. We have $4,000 miles of tele-
connected with Europe by direct cablSs, and Will
soon be placed in similar connection with Bermu-
da and Australia. We have extended our postal
system 10 every village north of the United States
boundary. We have rapidly developed our manu-
featuring industries. We have upwards of
20,000,000 OF acres under cultivation; and in
addition upwards of 100000 of improved pas
turage. In q word, our capitalized wealth is esti-
mated at $3,260,O 900; and our annual income
at S590,oOo,O0o.
The Herald points to these things as proof
incontestable that the confederacy has been
a great success. A much better test how
ever of the successfulness or the reverse
of the confederacy is the attitude Of
the people toward it. While the west
ern provinces have been satisfied, there
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04

Those Pittsburg Democrats who have be-
come Republicans should move over into
New York State. Pennsylvania has Repub-
licans in abundance already. New York has
room for few more
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04
TIE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JULY A.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu
nIcations. The name and address OF the writer
are IN all cases indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04

A feeble attempt to prejudice the chances
OF General Harrison Is that which holds up
to public condemnation his course during
the railroad strikes of 1887. He simply did
what every good citizen should in a similar
emergency. The strikers were in possession
Of the Indianapolis depot July "a, and would
let none but mail trains depart. He volun-
one company Of volunteer militia. and Gem
erai Gresham another. General Harrison.
with leading Democrats who conferred with
the strikers, recognized the mems right to
strike, but warned than that they had no
eral Harrison interceded to get men released
who had been sentenced to ten days impris-
onment. Then it Is said the old Greenback-
ers OF Indiana will not support the Republic
can candidate because of his currency views.
the Indianapolis strike
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04

made. 49,
ENGLISH SYMPATHY.
London Globe.l
:, AS rule the Presidential contest has very
little interest for the Old World. On the
present occasion, however, an issue is in
volved which very closely concerns Europe.
more particularly Great Britain. Mr.. Cleve.
land has taken his stand on free trade, and
aitheSgh his party managers have consider
ably planned down his platform, he is uni
versally recognized in the States as pledged
to Initiate new departure in fiscal policy.
NOT can there be any doubt that he would
act up to this understanding were he elected.
!. The central issue Of the contest
fiscal system intact and its modification in
the direction Of free trade. And on that
broad question Mr.. Clevelands candidature
naturally and necessarily carries English
sympathy.
GEN. HARRISON AND THE RAILROAD
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04
STANDARD CLOTHING co.
UNPRECEDENTED Low PRICES FOR FINE GOODS.
Bargains. Out -Barga1ned !

We offer as an extra bargain large LOT Of Mems
All Wool Sack Suits in both light and dark ouIors and
In all sizes IS TO AZ, a. The extraordinary low price of
$500 Per Suit.
These goods have been retailing for S IL all The sea-
son, and at OUR PRICE T0-Dtf Is less than most
dealers own them al
homespun Cheyots, TWesds and Cashmere Suits
In Mems Sizes al only
1000 Per Suit.
These are nice. high grade business Suits and al
the price are only two-thrds Of what they are WORTH
1000 pair Mems All Wool PantaIoons, mate to
retail at $500, now offered al only
$500 Per Pair.
Extra quality Gents fine Black Alpaca Goats, in
sizes 80 TO "A, at only
$3.50, $500. So SO, $500, $50 and $500.
100 dozen Boys Shirt Waists, regular price SO
cents, now offered at only
rs Cents Each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04
A new CARD TOTHE PUBLIC
The best advertisement for article quality the
consideration is price,

Cuticura .......... 10, $l.75 per dOZ.
Hnds' Honey and Almond Cream 80
And an immense stock of Tooth, Nail and Hal
Toilet Articles too numerous to mention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04
CURRENT COMMENT.
MR.. HARRIsoN's NOMINATION.
ENGLISH SYMPATHY

Tue truth Is that no more democratic
nomination Tor the Presidency has ever been
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-04
lBoston TRANSCRIPT

GEN. HARRISON AND THE RArLRoA
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
Material for Kitchen Apron..

After trying many different materials for
Kitchen aprons have decided that shirting
gingham is the best. Being about three
FiaIters of u yard wide, one breadth answers
very well, thus the time which would be
spent in cutting breadths and sewing seams
Is saved. small plaid of brown and white,
with narrow lines Of red to brighten it.
males pretty apron, which, if washed and
dried carefully, will look well long time,
and there is no doubt about its wearing well.
l dislike blue in an apron for two reasons,
namely: 1t is apt in washing to stain the
rubber OF the washing machine and wringcr,
and disagreeable odor arises when it il
ironed If one wishes bibs to her aprons,
less of the gingham will be left after cutting,
IL enough for two, four or any other even
number OF garments be purchased in one
piece.
To ascertain the quantity required, measure
the length necessary for skirt, allowing for
hem and little for shrinkage; then measure
the distance from shoulder to belt. This
length of material will make two bbs, unless
the wearer is uncommonly broad shouldered,
which must be taken into account in calcu-
lating the whole quantity; then allow two
inches for each belt, as one strip across il
about the rig length. Any one after a lit
tie practice can cut the bib to suit her taste
Ticking is good material for an apron to be
worn when washing.-Good Housekeeping.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
The New Third Reudar.

'Do we see:"
"Yes, VIC seen
"What do we seer
"A snow drift mile long and twenty feet
high"
"What olse7"
IA photographer taking views Of the
Eaue"
'Are they to bo hung up with the works of
toe old mastersn'
"Oh, no. They are to DO en-raved and
hung W in the newspapers to boom tho town
this spring"
Isn't that rather oddr'
"Yes, and rathe. cold, too"
''Do we see the manf'
"Yes, We see him."
elias he a bundleg"
''He has"
'But why does he ring t;lo door bell Of the
housei'
''That he may call the lady"
"Does the lady know hing
"Oh, no; she never saw him beforo.n
"Why does he hand her Che card!o
because he is deaf and dumb, and the
GARD explains the fact and asks for assist
ance"
"And why does the lady whistler
"she is whistling for the family bull dog"
"And is that the reason the deaf and
dumb man skips the gutters"
ut is His desire j. to bo far away before
the dog gets around Che corner"
How sad it is to be aiilicted?n
Yes, 1t is-oos. naIly-when the woman
won't scare and the dog is big one"-De-
Croit Free Press.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
The Tired Ont Hou.cmotber

And when you go home at night and find
her jaded and worn, think Of some way in
which to help her, instead of finding fault
with your surroundings and hurting harsh
words ut her, if you do not sometimes break
the third commandment in your zeal to be
emphatic She is just as tired as you are and
has worked as many hours at home, battling
witn the children and the servants, or, when
there are none of the latter, battling with the
mopotonous housework, doing the same things
today which she did yesterday and knows she
will have to do tomorrow, until it is not
strange that she becomes disheartened and
thinks her life is lone eternal grind" like
poor Mantilini, who, however, used a stronger
adjective than have done.
And while she has been SO busy, with
scarcely thought beyond the kitchen and
the cook stove, you have been out into the
world and heard what it was doing and felt
its pulse beating against your own, and min
Elsd with your kind, and in one sense you go
hoUas frsshsr than your wife, TO whom you
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08

time may Be, it is certainly true that in one
respect at least modern mothers are wiser
than were their mothers and grandmothers
before them 1t is only in few homes that
girls are now required to "sit still and be
little ladies'" Why should healthy, grow
ing girl be expected to sit still any more than
her romping brother, about whom no concern
is manifested, provided he remains in the
house only long enough to eat and sleep!
What matter is it If outdoor sports are hard
upon dresses and boots. 1t takes less time
and anxiety to mend torn clothes than to
watch by beds of sickness and 1t costs less to
pay the shoemaker than the doctor.
The daughters Of the present generation
are to be the mothers CT the next, and they
need outdoor exercise and indoor sports to
make them healthy in body, gentle in dis
position and free from all those nervous
affections that are the bane of every woman
whose days of girlhood were passed in max.
ing patchwork and doing the thousand and
one other foolish things commonly denon-
mated girls work. Nashua Telegraph.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
The Teachers Responsibilities.

Is it not the mothers business to know the
skill of her child's teacher as well at Least
as that of the physician who prescribes for
his sore throat or the tailor who measure,
him for his first pants! 1t is only in desper-
ate cases that we can bring ourselves to pull
the door beA of a strange doctor and sum
mon him to our house. AS rule, he must
he known and accredited, even tested, before
he receives our confidence. Yet an ignorant
OF vicious teacher may work immeasuiably
more harm than any doctor, if we admit
that the soul is worth more than the body.
We have divine instruction to the effect that
we need not lear those who have no power
to kill the soul. An INSCRIPTIONS teacher
has the power to deform-pcrhaps to destroy
both soul and body.-Caroline B. LIE Row
in WON II.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
A Difference In Dress.

At dinner and reception young married
belle was in the sulks. She had flounced her
self into chair, and turned her back on her
husband, who was angrily red clear over the
bald top Of his head.
I'm sure I've got as fine n dress Us any,
body here" she was heard to poutingly say.
''But you look as wooden as a Dutch doll. y
lie blurted out.
His criticism was sound il not amiable.
The young woman wore much fufiiuess Of
white skirt, her bodice suggested sheet iron,
So stiff were its outlines and SO unyielding its
aspect. 1t was new thing called the armor
waist. 1t had no sleeves, and over the shoul-
dei's were merely ribbons, tied as though to
hold up the bodice. No woman could be
graceful in it.
Near by sat a willowy girl Her gown was
fashioned of thin cloth, which took its folds
from each movement of the wearer, like the
garments of the ancient Greeks. The fabric
III each fold perfectly adapted itself to the
figure, the draperies having actually nodded
themselves to the form of the wearer An
enwrapping of the slender waist with u wide,
soft sash, added to the charming effect of
pliability. A demure air was worn with this
gown.-New York Sun
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
Col. lnmnnt on AdYerfisinn

Ever since his return from Florida, Col.
Lamont has been entertaining his friends
with alligator stories which have decidedly
classic flavor about them. The latest un-
derstand, serves to illustrate the powers of
judicious advertising
The colonel heard of family in Florida
who had lost their little boy, and had adver-
tsed for him in the daily paper. That very
afternoon an alligator crawled out of tho
swamp and died on their front door step. In
his stomach was found handful of red hair
some bone buttons, glass marble, pair Of
checked trousers and paper collar The
colonel vows that advertising did it.-New
York Tribune.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08

There are but two classes in Cuba They
are the high and the low. A study of the
latter comprehends consideration Of a tre
mendous majority Of Cuban people. The
greater portion of the islands population has,
since the extinction Of slavery, become
sorry host within the great cities Fully one
third OF the entire population of these cities
comprises those who practically do no labor,
They are beggars and petty thieves and lot
terry ticket peddlers and what not. They
would all freeze or starve in our land, but
here they need neither food or clothing,
There is not stove or the need for one in
the whole island. All efforts of this horde
Is, therefore, confined simply to obtaining
enough food to satisfy hunger While filthy.
sodden, soulless masses of ignorant humn ma
breed and grow out of these conditions. the
singular fact remains that crime is not
largely predominant.-Edg L. Wakemau
in New York Mail and Express.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08

Mile. Mars learned stage department from
Mile Contat, and NJ. Legouve tells an anus
ing anecdote of how that persevering pre-
ceptor cured her pupil of an ungraceful habit
Oh ningliig about her left arm when she was
acting, An invisible string was tied to the
left arm of Mile. Mars and Whenever she
branNshed the offending arm the string was
)erked by Mile. Contat from the wings. At
last, however, there came scene where tbe
arm was not to be controlled Up it went
WITH gesture so sweeping that the string
was broken. "Now you have learned what |
wanted to teach you," said the prcceptor
when the young actress went off. "Neyer
raise your left arm unless you intend TO break
the string. New York Commercial Adver.
tiSer
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08

can az least give loving word, which Is Of
more importance than you think for. You
little dream how hungry she gets for some
sign that love is not dead, although it may
be SO crusted with thoughtlessness and self
that it is seldom seen. Kind words cost
nothing, and il they were more frequent love
and happiness would linger longer by the
hearthstone, where now there are bitter re-
pinings for the past, and hard, resentful feel
ings rs the wife bears her burden alone, un.
cheered, unhelped and, as she believes, un-
cared for by her husband.-Mary j. Holmes,
in New York Mail and Express
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
ContaEiOusness of Emotion.

Frances Power Cobbe, in an article on the
contagiousness of emotions in The Fortnightly
Review, speaks of the demoralizing effects
OF attending cruel shows. A friend sent the
following instance from his own knowledge:
"A party of English people went to the bull
ring at San Sebastian When the first horse
was ripped up and his entrails trailed on the
ground, young lady of the party burst into
tears and insisted on going away Her
brothers compelled her to remain, and a
number of horses were then mutilated and
Killed before her eyes. Long before the end
OF the spectacle tho girl was as excited and
delighted as any Spaniard in the assembly" !"
New York Post,
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
Rubbing Off Hourh Edges.

Some men, fond of reading and Of a
scholarly turn of mind, make great mistake
in leading the exclusive lives they do. Every
man is better for associating with people,
and the wise man, while never ceasing to
love his books and studies, will find himself
wiser and his mind healthier if he goes forth
into the big world and, SO to speak, gets next
to the great popular heart When a man as
sociates with his fellows, the rough edges of
his nature are worn off, and good deal Of
nonsense is knocked out of him.-P. T. Bar
nun in The Epoch
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
Cheap Living.

LAS told you. the secret Of cheap living
is in having no margin for waste Now, in
my system that is the corner stone In the
first place, every economical housekeeper
should learn hsw to compose her dinners. Ii
one day you have an expensive meat dish,
the next day you have Il cheap one combined
with farnaceous food, such us inacaroni or
beans, SO that both dinners will be equally
lourishing and the one balance the other
New York f, ening Sun
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
HighlY COlHral Iestimnnx.

"Ion say you heard both shots firedr'
asked an Austin lawyer, who was cross-ex-
aiming witness in a murder case
"9es, sah-heard bofe shots Dcy was
fired simultaneously, sah"
"Are you sure of thats'
"les, sah; bofe OBJ EN- was fired simonta.
neously. l wasn't more than forty feet Off
at de time. -
but on the direct examination you swore
the shots were fired one after the other. and
now You say they were fired simultaneously y
"Jes what l said, sah Bofe shots were
hred simontaneon' like, one after anudder -
Texas Siftings.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
A Very Singular Country.

First U. S. Man-Ever been to Canadai
Second U, S. Man-No; have youl
"Yes; it is very singular country 1t
SHOWS 200 days in the year."
'What do the people do the other 1866
daysf'
'They sit around with their ear muffs on,
and wonder how long it will be before it
snows again. It's not much of country for
picnics, lightning rod men and raising
honey. Texas Siftinga
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
A Wage Workers. Trust.

Employer-Ah, hem! By the way, Mr..
Smallwage, you remember said would not
need your valuable and highly appreciated
services after this week!
Secretary-Yes, sir; you said you had found
by advertising that you could get a female
secretary just as competent for less wages.
'Truo. l found q young lady SO highly
recommended that l engaged her, but this
morning received note from her declining
tho place"
YES. ! know about it, She and | have
formed trust to lessen the supply of labor
and keep up wages"
"EhN
~ have married her Omaha World
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
4 Nyife's Sharp Eyes.

First Dame-How is your husbands busi-
ness prosperingl
Second Daine-IIe doesn't like mo to ask
him questions about his affairs, but know
he's getting awfully rich.
"Think so.'
eyes indeed. He's got SO now that he
wears one suit of clothes all the year round"
Omaha World
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
GEO. M. PAYNE Pror
A COLD DAY..
The poet in front Of the editor stood
And cafI t--.tt N I,,- l..

The poet in front Of the editor stood
And said, with little cough:
II thought IwouId bring yon a little thing
thing have just dashed off,"
The editor rose from his ivory chair,
oVith passion his features wrought.
II want no things that ere Just dashed or,
Iwant the results Of thought"
He closed with snap his ebony desk,
The poet he r,;dely gripped.
And bearing his lcai. to the street below
The editor blithely triped.
lie staggered beneath the weight he bore,
But brGvely kept his feet:
He carried the bard to the lower floor
And dashed him into he street.
AssranScr passing. the act observcd;
why, what Is the row." said he;
The edisor said, ''"Tis Q little thia,
lhave just dashed or, YOU ses."
Exchange.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08
Wouldn't stand It..

~ amt agoing to be swindled any more
by them gas companies" remarked a Detroit
citizen of more means than education. II
have just had the meteor taken out, and I'm
gong down to the eectic works and order
some of them uncandid lights put into my
house." And that was the way the incan-
descent light came to take the place of gas in
his household.-Electrical Review.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-09-08

Caller Ito Bobby, in his first trousers,-
Those are nice trousers, Bobby, for a little
boy.
Bobby (proudlyl-They amt boys trousers.
Ma says they are regular mems trousers
Caler-Are they!
Bobby-ies, indeed; they're made over
from an old pair of pa's.-New York Sun.