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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07


A year ago the New York Legislature in re-
spouse to the demand of some working men,
who conceived the idea that they were being
ruined by the competition of prison labor,
passed bill forbidding the employment Of
convicts except upon articles designed for use
In the prisons There are five or six thousand
convicts in the New York penitentiaries.
thas been demonstrated that $50 persons can
make all the articles yearly needed In the p,is
ons, SO the practical effect of the new law has
been to consign the great majority of the con-
victs to life Of enforced idleness. The effect
has OF course been very bad upon the physical
condition OF the convicts, and has imposed a
heavy burden ON the taxpayers of the State.
Inc problem of prison labor is very vexa-
tlous one. and its solution to the satisfaction
OF everybody is probably not possible. But
II may be safely assumed that the people Of
no State in the American Union will for anv
considerable length of time consent that
convicts shall be kept in idleness. On two
grounds they will reject such policy-frst
because 1t is barbarous; second, because 1t
imposes needless burden upon the taxpay-
or. 1t is scarcely possible to conceive of a
life OF worse torture than life where free
dom is restrained and idleness is enforced
IL would be quite as humane to ex-
ecute all conyicts or starve them to
death, as to subject them to the prolonged
torture OF enforced idleness The latter
may not kill the body. but it is likely to de-
stroy the mind. and is certain to render
abortive all effort to reform the criminal.
1t will be altogether more creditahle 10 opr
civilization to revive the code Of Draco than
to continue the practice that has Wrought so
much mischief In the New York prisons.
But humane considerations aside, the tax
payer will soon rebel against such prac-
tice on economic grounds. He will not
consent to contribute TO the public treas
ury money to be used in the support of men
just as well able to work as he IS. He will
no more do it when he comes to consider the
matter In its true light than he will con-
sent to take from his daily earnings money
to support healthy and vigorous, but law
neighbor, who is spending his days in
idleness. The incident neighbor might ar
que, just as the advocates Of enforced idlfs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

The Senate is hard at work on the tariff
bill. This is the same bill which the Demo-
cratic organs declared was concocted merely
for campaign purposes and would never be
heard Of after election. Democratic anti
election prophecies have turned out about as
well as Wiggins's storm predictions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

ness In prisons argue. that 1t would be better
for him to do so, inasmuch as 1t would dimin-
ish the number Of his competitors, but we
venture to say that such an argument would
excite only derision.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

Representative Oates has brought the i'm
migration question into prominence in the
House by introducing bill on the sub
iect. Mr.. 0atess plan of restriction
needs probably good deal of modification,
but II VIII serve for discussion centre.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

The Bangor Commercial is relieving its
feelings by kicking in detail the members of
the moribund Cleveland administration.
Col. Daniel Lamont is the latest victim of its
compliments. Daniels complaint in the
Commercials opinion is bumptiousness.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

The Boston Globe asks: what if Presi-
dent Cleveland should make the country a
Christmas present of the island of Haytir'
As the staples OF Hayti are negroes and re-
bellion the country will be content without
the present. We have had rebellion enough
and our supply of negroes is quite all we can
attend to-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

Perry Belmont is taking care that he shall
not be a persona non grdtd at the court Of
Spain. He is to take with him silver
rattle-box for the baby king.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

The postmaster of Gardiner keeps the
clock In his Office on local time. This ought
to be enough to make out a case of offensive
partisanship against him. 1t is an unwar-
ranted dis play of Democratic fossilsm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

Considerable has been done in the way of
purifying the Republican organization in the
city of New York by kicking Johnny
o'Brien out It, The kicking can probably
be continued for some time With advantage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

Some Of the gossips at Washington are
talking of General N. p. Banks tor Speaker
General Banks had his term so long ago that
the gossips never heard of il.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

The Democrats now apparently are very
anxious to let in the territories that have
been entitled to admission for some years.
Their repentance comes too late.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

We do not read anonymous letters and commu
nlcations. The nale and address Of the write
are in all cases indispensable, not necessarily 70,
publication but as guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications ffa are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07

The people of the United States have not
FULLY realized what an amusing document
President Cleveland's message really was.
1t is only when viewed from distance that
its hyperbele appears in its true and
remarkable proportions. The Nova Scotians
being far enough away to take an unprejs-
diced view. have seen the production as it
really was; and these headlines from a Hail.
fax newspaper show the import of the docn-
ment to disinterested minds:
CLEVELAND'S LAST MESSAGE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07
CURRENT COMMENT.
BIG MEN ARE FROM A LITTLE STATE
TSnrinpfield Renuhlican

BIG MEN ARE FROM LITTLE STATE.
Springfield Republican,
OF course Maine could not have two places
In the cabinet, even though it does abound in
big men.
GIVE THE AMERICAN SHIP A PLACE.
lTacoma wv. IT, Ledger.l
President Harrison can signalize his adj
ministration in no way that will be more
acceptable to the people than by giving some
attention to means for the revival OF the
American ship by giving it place upon
every sea, and making the flag of the great
republic familiar object at all the CONNER
cial ports Of the world. The people of the
Pacific coast and of Puget Sound are particu-
larly interested in the life of the American
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-07
GRArHIcALLY DESCRIBES THE DEpIoR-
ABLE CONDITION

Of the People Of the United States
They are Crushed By Monopolies,
Land Sharks Combines: and
Pension Spindles aud are
Deied By the Bucks
Of HayH.
1t seems to be the fact that where the
Presidents message is BELIEVED we are
classed with suffering Ireland and devas-
tated Peru as land 'to fastening ills a
prey III this be true it oil shows the
effects of four years of Democratic rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-07

The tarin plank In the democratic platform is
neither the radical declaration which the Waiter
son wing OF the party would have made IL II they
could, nor the extremely conservative utterance
which the Randall wing would have preferred, but
pretty fair bridge between the two 1t has the
appearance OF "a compromise between the con-
nicting elements, brought about for the purpose
Of enabling everybody in the party to take the
view OF IL which best suits him. and on which
he can work most effectively with the voters
within reach Of his influence. The re-affirmatiOn
OF the tariff plank OF 1884 furnishes a safe ground
for a meeting between the factions, while the en-
dOrsement OF the Presidents message is as much
OF a step forward from the position OF four years
ago as any reasonable tarin refOrmer, who is also
politician, could demand IL is Mr.. Cleveland,
and not Mr.. Mills, whom the party has nOmi-
mated for President; and IL Is naturally Mr.
Clevelands tariff principles, as laid down
IN his message, and not Mr. Mills tariff precepts
rs laid down in his bill, which the party Is bound
TO approve with solemn formalties at its Quadren-
NAL national council.
The St Louis convention, however, is not dis
posed 70 Ignore the Mills bill because it leaves it
out OF the platform The feeling OF the party, as
shown by numerical vote, has been tested Dy a
separate resolution indorsing the bill and urging
It's passage through Congress- This enables each
member 70 express his sentiments by an aye or
no. and GO home to his constituents with the
proud assurance that he has done his duty by
them The result Of the vote is OF no substantial
consequence. The end will have been gained
when the country is convinced that the demo-
cratic party while In favor OF lower taxation is in
no sense unit on the question OF methods. This
may not be a LOFTY and digni1ed way Of doing
things, but IL IS probably ''sOod politics." The
present aim Of the party Is To win It's fi-st next
fall Then, having President and both houses of
Congress OF It's own partisan faith, IL believes
that II can legislate according TO It's highest
lights. To add to the embarraSsments OF an en-
dorsement OF so inconstant q measure as the
Mills bill In so permanent a document as the plat
form OF great party the question would arise
whether the party accepted the bill IT originally
was, or In its present stage Of development or
with the amendments which Will be made In II be-
fore IL comes TO a vote the House; and that
would be very hard question TO answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-07

Any doubt which may have been felt as to where
the New York Tunes Is 10 stand IN the coming
Presidential eanpaisn Is dsspated by It's reference
this morning 10 Grover Cleveland, who Is to be
the eighth American rechosen by his fe.lov-c,ti
lens 10 the chief honor In their gilt This dis
poses at one sweep OF Sherman, Depew, Allison
Ager. Gresham. Harrison, and all the rest of the
candidates on the other side. Evidently the reye.
nue-reform independents Will support Cleveland
no matter what nomination the repup licans NAV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-07

The pessimistic views expressed by certain rail-
way managers in the West reg irding the future Of
their properties has east gloom over the Eastern
stock markets which does not seem to be war
ranted by the facts. Rate-wars have unquestiOn-
ably hurt the western roads, for the rule is with
out exceptions that there is no profit in doing
business at a loss. The prime object OF some OK
the carriers appears 10 be, not to build them
selves up, but TO pull their rivals down. How
doubly foolish such policy must be is evident
when We reflect that road which puTsues 1t not
only weakens its own resources, but, by bank
rupting It's competitor, makes a more dangerous
foe OF IL than ever, for a receivers powers are
almost absolute, whereas the directory OF a SOL
vent company is forced TO Keep It's acts within the
pale OF the Shareholders approval In ordinary
private business there is competitor so hard for
prosperous concern 10 night as one which has no
property and no prospects, for the latter has
nothing to lose and everything 10 gain by contin-
Ung the struggle, while the former has everything
10 lose and nothing to gain.
The rate wars aside, however the situation is
anything but disfiriting. There is a marked in
crease or acreage In spring wheat, with favOriny
weather, and the demand for export shows an im-
proyemenC- The cotton market is also firm, with
higher range OF prices apparently Inevitable All
OF the cotton and wheat raised has TO be moved
from It's place OF growth 10 the mills and the great
marts Of commerce. and this means business for the
carriers. The reason for the depression felt in cer
tain financial quarters Is probably the effect of COM
parison with standards far from normal. To
contrast the prices OF railway securities to-day
with those prevailing in November, 1885. let US
say, must strike chill to the heart OF the stout
est optimist; and TO contrast the falling of In
railroad business this year with the Increase last
year Is equally discouraging. But the disparity
loses some of Its force when We remember that
the boom OF 1883 was one OF the most marvellous
ever known IN the history OF speculation and had
10 be followed by decided reaction. While LAST
years activity in railroad operations was caused
BY exceptional conditions not liable to occur again
In long time. II the railroads would cease their
cut-throat warfare and settle down 70 the simple
business OF serving the public and earning their
living the whole matter would presently. right
itself without giving any one cause for vain re-
greIs or dismal fOrebOdin-s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-07

Another nne-drawn distinction In postal rulings
has been made by United States judge in Georgia
A mail carrier who was entrusted with valuable
letter TO carry In his pocket 10 4 young lady. and
who rined IL OF It's contents, escaped punishment
Tor rooong the mail by the courts holding that
tne letter was not under lock and key anu had
passed out OF the custody OF the mail proper IL
viii presently be impossible with the discourage
Inent OF deeoy letters. and rulings, Ike the one
cited, either 70 catch or To convict THIEF II he
Hampers simply with property under seal and
postmark that does not belong TO him.
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The star Out of Town.

Persons leaving the city for any length OF time
can have THE STAR mailed regularly TO any address
and for any period they may desire.
sg- Al orders for the paper by mail must be
accompanied by me HaoHey,-at the rate Of fifteen
cents a week, or fifty cents per month, unless
sent to foreign country, when the price, includ-
ing postage. Is 80 cents per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-07

The result OF the election In Oregon Is claimed
and conceded TO be a notable protectionIst vic
tory But the New York World consoles the
revenue reformers by the suggestion that, taking
the country through, a vastly greater number OF
people are more concerned TO get cheaper clothing.
blankets and houses than In artinclally high wool
and lumber
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IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.

is to your interest to read these items you in
Day GOODS DEPARTMENT.
@ remnants Of F2e ateens Friday &c yaId
teens Raaair price rs ami IN Fdy o ens arard
SUIT DETIRTMENT.
small lot Of Misses and Chde White Lawn and
hque suits. slightly soiied. Mere s4.5oto Sc. Fri
Blue Percsle suits Regular price $3.50. Friday
TPH6L sTEKY AND ART EMBROIDERY pEpTs
One lot OF Madras Tides, chenille cross stripe
g best quality Smyrna Rugs 21xso. Were s225.
20 Remnant. of Shelf Oil. Cloth. only &C. yard
NoTf6S DEpARTMEST' 0H ii''A'' o.
Lot OF DC Lead Pencils. with eraser ends. Friday,
Lot Of Shoe Fasteners, with needle. Friday. lie.
TOILET GOODS DEPARTMENT.
10, Boxes Of Japanese Pot-Pourri- We're 10 and
A lot Of Colxate's and other fine Soaps. Regular
priegf tVe y rs edk TTEdsy &C; ea nsprs
~, ] Lot OF Rhine stone and Hoop Earrings Worth
Lot of Leather Purses. Worth 10 and 15c. Fri
--L LADIES, NEcKwEAR DEP ,RTMENE -
Lot Of Fine Ruchings. white and all colors. Worth
10 and ! &c. yard. Friday, Sc. yard.
Lot Of Real rorchon Collars. Worth 19c. Friday.
FAN DEPARTMENT.
Lot % feathssed ans Geaihers on both sides all
Lot of Japanese Fans. Worth 10 and 1sc. Friday.
DRESS TRIMMING DEPARTMENT.
Lot OF Colored Six Gimp Was DOC. Friday, 2oc.
BARGAINS in Odds and Ends of 4o-inch Black Lace
flonncing.. Worth 30. Friday, 81 yard Worth
S2.75. FRIDAY, Sl.75 yard.
BUTTON DEPARTMENT.
Lot of Fine Metal Clasps Worth % and 3Sc Fri
day. IL &c.
Lot Of Metal Buttons. Were 25 and soc. dozen.
n,, EMBROIDERY AND LACE DEprs
"a ndli AM Ends IN 42-ineh Swiss FlogncinRs' We're
odds aud Ends swiss :brOideries, to % inches
wide. werr % to soc aysrd. Friday. 25c. yard
Lot OF iO-iEch Val EIouncing Worth 81. Friday,
Csc. yard.
Lot Of Everla sting Trimmings We're 6, 3, and 1Oc
a yard Friday, sc yard
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.
Lot of Best X. and r. straw Hats. in odd shapes
and cOlors. Worth 3jc. Friday. only l9c. each.
III Irlmu Ell Hats white, suitable for children from
. TO IA years. we're $50. Friday choice IL. ~
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT
Lot of Ladies' silk COcked Balbriggan Hose plain
color and striped REGULAR p-ice 2Jc. Friday, l6c.
Lot of Infants y and 2. length Hose. Regular
price Poe. Friday, lOc. each
BOOK DEPARTMENT.
100 slightly shop Worn Books. Publishers price
to Sl.25. Friday, .5c.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
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WA.NInGa,DO,,lBsI. = YALE ,ss GRADUATE. IN
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WANTEp-A GENTLEMAN. NATIVE OF GER
lin many -four year. student Of The classics 81 bsr
sS@fsnion refer. o fros Won Hs @hsi,s ssrIia
win. Cambriise and Others. Address g, 46 Mt. Au-
burn st. Cambridge, Mass. th.s.tu-3t'
WtAoSSTIEnDOns.ATrn HEADQUARTERS POSITIONS
fna % Men Waters Cooks coaehmsn
WASTED-BY RESPECTABLE CoLoREp GIRL
w place cook and TO wash and ron rood refer
ences, Call at 1852 St NV. IL
WANTED-BY 4 RESPECTABLE WHITE wo-
lily; understands marketing. Address 1912 b 8. n
WANTED-BYA RESPECTABLE coLoREDG RI
mer or place to do chamber work can bring city ref
NANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN WITH EXPERI-
w ence. . Situation IN frst-cla grocery. Best
references giveS Address giving name and number
XVANTED-A SITUATION AS CORRESPONDENT
w clerk by young stenoerspher, willing do other
work; low wages: best references. Address Box y.
VNANTED-A SITUATION AS TRAVELLING COM
lady, who speaks huently three languages. Address
X. T., star Office je1-3ts
WANTED-BY RESPECTABLE CoLoRED
furnished willing to leave the city. Apply for
two days 1907 L st. NV. 1t.
WANTED-BY RESPECTABLE MIDDLE
w AGED woman a situation to take Of chill
snce. If required. 429 18th St NV. ,e7-2t'
WANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE CoLoRED
w woman o Situation cook in private family !;
would like to go south. Call at Az Nstn It,
MANIFESTATIONS FOR 500 CHAMBER
cooks drivers WATERS houselner farm MANAGER &C.
cities, country, and resorts. L. M BURNHAM, go
632 st. Nv. je6-3r
NNANTED DICKS AGENCY FOR COOKS,
Wallets travelling walters and hostiers for
family and resorts All city references GLIB 9TH st
NVANTED-A YOUNG MAN WOULD LIKE SIT.
gentleman: objection to travel Address A. TREG-
DWELL. 1896 9Th st NV. je0-6t'
WANTED-AP POSITION AS CoMPANIoN. HOUSE.
w keeper. seamsress. position Of trust; UNI
objectionable references of this city Address Star
Office. je6-2t'
w FIVE moaths will be given by young man for q
Government position at $50 or $40 per month. Ad-
dress Box %, Star office. je6-3t'
M ANTED-A LADY WISHES A SITUATION FOR
w an excellent German Girl. as chsmbermaid and
waitress; would assist with washing and ironing; 10
remain in near the city. l72o DE Sales St eb-2t'
WANTED-BYA RESPECTABLE VIII WOMAN
w a situation as cooH and assist with washing and
ironing references given If required Please call at
1926 Hew Hamp hire ave. NV. ie5-3t'
w pharmacist, 10 years experience; unquestlona-
bic references. Address OPIUM, Star Office lel-3t'
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IcED Char.

Iced CHAR.
We've arranged q separate department for
Light Summer Clothes third 1oor north. access
by stairs and elevator). The department occu-
pies $500 square feet of space, goodly sized
store in itself; not square foot too much for
the display, however. Only sorry we can't give
it more room. Wouldn't be 80 crowded then as
now
SAKS AND COMPANY
Office Coats in great variety 80 cents That's
as low as a coat can be made for. OF course, you
can find some for few cents less elsewhere, but
they are gluea together not male Even an
Office Coat looks well when it fits Ours fit
well. Comfort is the d-sideratum in such
garment; yet good fit and slightly pattern
don't hurt.
SAKS AND COMPANY
American seersucker Coats and Vests, 81;
better grades for 81 so TIVE are naming tine price
of both garments, not one). We've had some
ex;ra-hne qualities made into Coats and Vets.
that We sell at $3.50. Fancy Flannel Coats and
Vests, in stripes AMI bars at sl.25. 81 so and
$3.50, exceptional values You should see them.
sAEs AND COMPANY
White Flannel Suits for the SEA shore and the
mountains, perfectly tailored. sI5. White Silk
serze Coats and Vests. SIP Calcutta Seer
sucker and Pongoe Coats and Vests. SO. Silk
Alpaca Coats and Vests, in drab. slate and such
delicate shades. from "a to So Silk Coats
and Vests. from $40 to sI3. so. in delicate COL
ors only
SAKS AND COMPANY.
Serge Suits. in several shades of gray and
brown. $40. skeleton make and perfect fitting
English Serge (black) Coat. So; Vest. e. so:
Trousers, s.. Loosely Woven Cheviots. in
black and blue colors, not particle Of lining,
perfect nOn-conducsors of heat. s15 . suit
Quiet Shades Of English Cassmeres, same make,
same price, very rich. perfect fitting
sAKs AND COMPANY.
White and Fancy Vests. from 81 to 81, beau
tiful patterns out this season. dot. stripes and
quaint figures. new feature in Fancy Vests
or rather very old ons revived-is the dou-
blebreasted low cut. in flowers and figures
sAKs AND COMPANY.
We doat think it necessary to mention Staple
Goods. such as Black Apacas. sicilian Cloths,
&c, &c. &c, they all here, correct in style,
lit and price. Tennis Blazers, in the most bois-
ferrous designs, 1919; Caps to match If you
want to keep cool come here. you'll find Just the
things you want, at prices that will please
sAKS AND COMPANY,
OUTFITTERS
SEVENTH STREET AND MARKET SPACE
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VAI1sEs Fon Tounrsrs.

Solid leather Satches. warranted hand.sewed with
nickel trimmings. straps, lock, etc. Compsrtm ents
inside for various PURPOSES In short satchels made
Of best materials finished in first class style and 1t
PALAIS ROYAL PRICES
Size. ...12inch. 14-inrh. 16.inch 17-inch. lS-inch
Price,. sL7O. $500. $3.50. s27O. e2.S5.
Proportonately cheap we offer "0iadstone" Bass,
Alligator Satchels. Travelling Cases. with httinss ETC.
The Travellers Companion."a case Of leather lined
with rubber. compartments for all toilet articles in.
Guiding SPONGE soap. etc., only SOC. each, usually
sold at 81. Double straps with handle Csc. Triple
straps 5Oc
Continued below)
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The Black Lace Flouncings We must AK you TO per-
sonally inspect We can pretend to do them half
Justice here We quote the following prices specially
quoted to attract you to our special sale:
45-inch Oriental Lace Flomcings 45c., were SOC.
45-inch do, White and Beigs. Csc; were ol.25
42-inch Val Lace Flouncinss 6Sc.; were q.
The Val Flouncings come in Striped and FIGURED
effects. The narrow laces to match. from to @
inches wide. We reduce to 13c, 15c.. aud 17c A
SPECIAL SALE ATTRACTION. that's the only rea-
son Of the reduced prices.
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-07

IL Uncle william Allen could rise up and come
back 70 his earthly haunts for about I'VE months
how he would make the OHIO weIkin ring between
now and November,