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Sons of the Revolution.

z Inc following is sell explanatory:s
AT the meeting of the Society of the Sons
OF the Revolution in New Jersey, held March
Sth, 1889, the following resolutions were ad-
opted:
:, Whereas there are now organized Societies of
the Sins of the keto lution in New York. Penps II
vania and New Je. sey., and
Whereas 1t Is desirable, in view of the ap-
preaching one hundredth anniversary of the Inai-
guration OF George Washington as first President
Of the United States. that there
and Territory in the Union, particularly In the
thirteen original States, that their members may
participate In this Centennial Celebration.
when elected and the two lelegates to the Ma
tlonal Society are hereby appointed a committee
from the New York and Pennsylvania society 10
co operate with them aid to meet with the de-
scendants OF Revolutionary ancestors in the DIFF
lzlng Societies whose memberships shall be COM
posed exclusively of descendants of Revolutionary
statesmen Soldiers and Soldiers.
Pursuant thereto we hereby invite you to
communlcate with the undersigned Chair
man OF our Committee. and as SOON as ar
rangements can be made for suitable place
in which to hold meeting to organize such
Society In your State, meeting will be
called. Sincerely Yours
WILLIAM y. MCDOWELL, Chairman.
20 Spruce street, Newark, N. J..
In furtherance of the same object the fol-
lowing letter has been sent to Gov. Burleigh !:
Coz Edscs,a c. Barieigh, augusta, Me-.
MY Dear Sir; Enclosed please find copy of a
resolution adopted at the last meeting Of the $50
cicty OF the Sons of the Revolution in New Jersey,
also copy Of the constitution and bylaws OF our
society. Our committee have today invited
through the press OF your State DESCENDANTS az
Revolutionary ancestors 10 communicate with us
ana we desire to obtain a convenient room in
wnlcn TO call meeting to organize sister society
in your State. - 1900
!, AS the object of the meeting is purely patriotic
the cherishing of memories that are dear to every
American heart we take the liberty of asking YOU ,
II there is no law to the contrary, If you would
place room in the Capitol at our disposal for this
meeting and II you cannot do this, if you will do
the society the favor of obtaining room for them?
:, We would like to have the meeting take place,
society," when organized, can be represented At
the Centennial Celebration of the Inauguration Of
George Washington as first president of the
United States. Sincerely yours,
WIN. o. Mcdowell.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

These are the days when the old war heroes
of the Union sideare heard from. General
Ben Prentiss, who was appointed the other
day to a position under the Commissioner of
the General Lard Office, is the Prentiss of
Shiloh. When the surprise came in the early
morning Of the first day OF that battle
Prentiss, without waiting to dress, jumped
on his horse, rallied his troops and made des-
perate defence of his portion of the line, until
surrounded and forced to surrender. The
self sacrifice of Prentiss and his men at
Shiloh saved the rest of the army there.
Gen. Prentiss also commanded at Helena,
when the confAderates under Holmes, Price,
Marmaduke, Walker and other Generals
massed there and tried to capture that place
in order to break the Federal control of the
Mississippi River. The Confederates out
numbered the garrison two or three to one,
but they were repulsed with great loss, the
killed. wounded and prisoners being half as
many as the entire Union army. Gen.
Prentiss has been living quietly In Missouri
since the war. He was one OF the delegates
at large from that State to the Chicago Con-
vention Of 1884, but with this exception has
not been concerned much with politics.
Missouri is yet an unredeemed Bourbon
State, and Republican soldier there must
look to the National Government for
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most important facts has been the low rate
of wages in foreign manufactures. This
fact, universally admitted because no one
could dispute it, has seriously bothered the
free traders. To neutralize it they have SET
up on their own behalf the argument that
the rate of wages of the foreign laoorer
shows nothing because his capacity for pro-
duction or work is less than the capacity OF
the American laborer. If he works Tor less
he produces less, so in reality his labor is no
cheaper than the higher paid, but more pro-
ductive labor of the American worklngman.
But this theory the free traders have never
been able 10 prove. Consul Schoenhot,
radical free trader, whom President Cleye-
land appointed to Office. made some reports
from an investigation OF certain English
manufactures, in which he contended that
the facts strongly upheld the free trade posi-
ton in regard 60 abor-cost. But SchoenhOfs
investigations were too meagre to prove the
position, even could he have persuaded the
people of the country that they were Impair
TALLY made. Commissioner Wright's inyes
tigation begins with the great industries oc-
cupied in the manufacture of cotton, WOOL
en- and iron goods. Trained agents are to
investigate the subject on both sides Of the
water, and their reports, when analysed and
arranged, will constitute the most perfect
comparison possible Of the comparative cost
and efficiency of labor In the various indus
trial nations. An inquiry into the compare
tive cost OF living among laborers at home
and abroad will be the complement of the in
qury as to labor-cost, and together they will
supply the great missing link in discussions
relating to the economic effects of the
tariff. Those who know the gen.
orally independent and comfortable con-
dition of the American laborer, and the gen.
eral condition of misery of the European
laborer, will have little doubt of the result of
this investigation. But for the sake of flu
ture discussion 1t will be well to have the
question settled finally and definitely wheth-
err the underpaid foreign laborer gets as
much recompense for what he does as the
better paid American lsborer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

The agents and captains OF the great
ocean steamships do not take kindly to the
suggestion Of the fishermen to change the
course of their vessels across the Atlantic
SO that 1t will not cross the Newfoundland
banks. Capt Pursell Of the steamship
Britannia is quoted as saying 1T makes
me tired to see the narrow-mindedness and
selfishness Of some people. What these pep
pie want is to monopolze the banks for their
own exclusive uses. They don't mind to
what extent they inconvenience the steam
ship companies and all the rest of the COM
mercial world, just so they can have all the
banks to themselves. The line they mem
ton. 420 so, is the southern limit of Il
banks, and passing below it would give
them the desired monopoly. Do they think
that the steamship companies are going to
accommodate them In this matter-lengthen-
ing their voyages and delaying passages
ana the delivery Of freight? Is 1t just to
make any such demands upon ocean traffic
We are In constant DANGER they say; we
are run down by steamers and the world
learns only that we are missing. Aren't we
OF the steamships in danger, too, every min
ute that we are on the water. Aren't we
all In danger anywhere and ey-
erywhere2 If this Is any argument, it may
be used with equal force by the coasting
schooners from New York to Boston and
Nova Scotia. Mayn't they also say, we are
In danger from the steamers, and clamor
with equal reason for an international law
bidding the steamers to make a detour into
the middle of the ocean? They don't say
anything about the risk they run from sail
ing vessels, which is just as great and great
er, because they haven't the facilities that
we have for detecting and avoiding vessels.
All the fishing boats have got to do is, In a
fog on the banks, to blow their horns and
keep faithful lookout, and collision with
a steamer will be one of the rarest things on
earth. Considering the extraordinary num-
Der of vessels that cross the banks, | have
no hesitation In saying that collisions and
disasters are fewer there than at any other
spot on the ocean"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

Some Republican with good memory has
recalled the fact-which the Democrats have
long since forgotten-that the Democratic
party assumed control of the government in
1885 with special promise to lessen the bur-
den OF taxation, and that 1t retired from
power four years later without having re-
duced the taxes by SO much as single dol
lar. IL is not especially useful to recall this
TACT at the present time, as it merely shows
now the Democrats break their campaign
promises, which no wise person ever ex-
pected them to keep. But when these same
Democrats begin SO soon to bark at the heels
OF President Harrison's administration it
may be well to remember what sort of saints
they are themselves.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

The resignation of Senator Chaeeof Rhode
Island, which he says was partly on account
Of the inadequacy of his salary, is likely to
result in an agitation looking to the in
crease of the pay of congressman. While
$1,000 year may look to the average man
like generous reward, it Is doubtless fact
that with the calls upon his purse which his
position creates 1t is exceedingly difficult for
the congressman to make both ends meet
Our representatives and senators ought to
be paid adequate salaries. They ought to be
removed as far as possible from the tempta-
tlon to exc out an insufficient salary by en-
gaging in work that may detract from their
value as legislators. Besides, the tendency
OF inadequate compensation is to turn Con-
gress over to rich men, a condition entirely
at variance with the genius of our govern
ment
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

Abram s. Hewitt is no longer mayor of
New York. and yesterday the Irish flag
hoated over City Hall, on the staff which
custom formerly reserved for national, state
or municipal flags. Mayor Giant gave the
permission in honor of St. Patrick and the
Irish vote.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

The Boston Globes Washington cores
pondent quotes Mr.. Joseph Il. Manley as
saying that he Is candidate neither for the
Boston custom house nor the Portland Gus
tom house. Mr.. Manley thinks Collector
Anderson will be permitted to serve out his
term, which does not expire for fifteen
months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

Robert F. Porter, editor Of the New York
Press, is booked by the wise as the coming
chief of the Eleventh Census. The taking
Of the Tenth Census was ten-year job; but
as Mr. Porter is newspaper man he might
be expected to cut down this time 1t least
one half
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH 10.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu
nleations. 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, 1889-03-19

The inquiries of the National Commission
81 OF Labor, Carroll d. Wright, have always
oeen carefully and scientifically made, and
mnen completed have been of great value
aaa interest new subject of inquiry
~ M,. Wright has recently selected will
- :. no less interest in developing facts OF
kleas Importance to the American people.
In all discussions on the tariff one of the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

Alone. BY Marion Ha rland. This is a
reprint of one of this popular writer's early
novels. The fashions of fiction have ehsnged
greatly since 1t was written; and the TRADES
Of its heroine seem rather funny to readers
who owe more of literary good sense than
they acknowledge, perhaps, to the realistic
story-letters. The amount of rhetoric con-
tained in Alone is trying to modern nerves !;
yet one quite understands the popularity of
Marion Harland, because of the variety,
earnestness and good intentions of her work
Her fun is often funny; her philosophy is
usually sound and religious; and no doubt a
large proportion of her admirers prize the
very periods of eloquence that move others
to mingled amusement and WEAKNESS. New
York: G. w. Dillingham;
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

The general opinion is that Senator
Chace's successor will be George Peabody
Wetmore Mr.. Wetmore has been Governor
of Rhode Island, and is said to be worth
many millions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

The present qualifications for suffrage In
Nova Scotia are a. real property of the value
Of $3.50; (2) or. real and personal property
together OF the value of $500; ~ or, a yearly
tenancy of property of the value Of $50, "a
or, yearlyltenancy Of property of less value,
II the value Of his personal property added
thereto amounts to $500; % or, the son of
every person qualified above. If the latter is
owner or tenant of sufficient property to
qualify more than one voter. A bill just in
trodnced in the Assembly provides that any
male person who is subject of Great Brit
ain and is p years of age shall be voter,
provided he has an annual income of $500,
derived either from investments or from
his earnings In any trade or profession. The
number of disfranchised citizens, IL this bill
becomes law, will be very few.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

Peninsular California, is the the title of a
descriptive work from the practical pen of
Mr.. Charles Nordhoff, illustrated by various
excellent photographers. New York: Har-
per d Brothers. Portland: Loring, Short &
Harmony Southern California has rested
under the reproach of the name ola desert.
because its resources have not been system
atically developed Its history shows too
many spectators with cities built only in
air, too many adventurers. and too few set
tiers who came to stay. and to hold and i'm
prove the land Of honest labor. The PENN
sular lies between Cape st. Lucas and the u.
5. boundary was first visited by Europeans
In 1888. when vessel sailing under orders
from Cortez, discovered it. Cortez himself
went there In the same year; and a more
strangely interesting hero, Alexander Sell
Kirk, refitted his ship In its waters, In the
year ITO. Mr.. Nordhoff describes the natu-
raj riches. the soil, vegetation, climate, etc.,
of Southern California, writes fully of its
land-tiIlers. and adds tabulated statements
ofits temperature. gold yield, and other mat
tiers. The volume may be confidently con-
suited as guide to Peninsula Californian.
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CURRENT COM m EMIT.
NO GREAT CAUSE FOR ALARM.
Tpaeran Harold !

Maine crows are apparently endowed with
unusual common sense, as well posted OBJ
servers assert that they have suddenly dis
appeared since the passage by the iegisla-
ture of the crow bounty act.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

The Soul of Lady Agnes. By Marie vir-
ginia Harding. This is curiously crude
story, aiming at violent originality and effect
iyeness. A sprinkling Of various foreign
words, more or less correctly used, is the
cosmopolitan flavor of the story; and not
much more unnatural than its English idioms.
There is no particular harm in the story: but
an hour spent in reading it is an hour wasted
There is however something here and there
which leads practised reader to think that
If Miss Harding Will unlearn much and learn
more, she may in time write a readable novel.
AT present her work is model of how not
to write stories. New York: G.. W
Dillingham;
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

The Hon. w. w. Thomas, Jr.. first went
to Sweden during the administration Of
President Lincoln as consul at Gothenburg,
He served In that capacity three years, re-
ceiving frequently the commentator of Sec
rotary Seward. BY President Arthur he was
appointed minister to Sweden and Norway,
post which he filled with great credit until
the Inauguration of President Cleveland,
when he was removed to make room for
Democrat. President Harrison has now re-
appointed him. and in SO doing has undoubt-
eddy filed the Swedish mission with the best
fitted man for 1t to be found in this country.
Mr.. Thomas's return to Sweden will be ex
ceedingly grateful to that country where he
was very popular both at the court and
among the people. M
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striking'y different from Kismet or Mirage.
IL lacks the rich and lyric expansion of those
nightlngales among novels-but in missing
'nis trait OIL young and overflow ing life. one
recognizes sincere and solid advance in art.
speaking IN general terms, one might COM
pare the present story with George Mac
donaid's best novels; or more exactly-be-
cause OF It's artistic quaiity-with Marmorne
a rarely admirable story, published an
onymously, but recognizable as the work of
Mr.. Philip Gilbert Hamerton. The super
natural element in the Truth About Clement
Aer IS finely handled, and left In the unde-
termined obscurity which is so impressive.
Nothing could better prove the art of George
Fleming than her treatment of the scenes in
the stagnant pool. in the evil tower, and the
hnal terror of the doom of Clement Ker.
The modern mysteries of opium and mesmer-
ism also play part in the story. THE char
acters are original and delicately defined. II
is strong and beautiful romance Boston
Roberts Brothers; Portland: Loring,
Short & Harmony
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19
CONCERNING BOOKS
BY E. cAvAzzA.


Modern Science in Bible Lands. By Sir j..
W. Dawson, LII. D., F. R. S.. f. G. s.
New York: Harper & Brothers. Portland:
Loring, Short & Harmony
This volume is valuable comment upon
Biblical history, for the reason that its au-
thor confines his theories within the bounds
OF the science of geology, in which be is an
expert In course Of a tour through Italy,
Egypt and Syria he devoted himself 10 the
comparison Of natural phenomena with the
written history of the two Testaments, and
the result is exceedingly profitable to stu
dents of history and of science. He does not
attempt to discuss the authorship or the de-
gree of inspiration of the books of the Bible !:
but simply to compare the dwellings and
condition of man in those times, so far as
these can be determined by modern investi-
cations. with the accounts given by the Bib
llcal writers. He notes that these authors
were preeminent for truthfulness; they had
no theories to support, except the doctrine of
one God, the Creator. They were not led
astray by legends of minor divinites peoplipg
nature with poetic myths; nor by literary
fantasies. To their reverent view, the
earth and created things worked. each in its
own way, according to Divine laws. They
were excellent historians, accurate reporters
of events and localities, and read with atten-
ton and understanding. are found reliable.
The Fire-Belt of southern Europe. the vol
canic region, lighted with its fires the march
OF prehistoric people along the Mediterra-
mean. Sir. J. Dawson believes that these
floods of fire may have suggested some of the
imagery of Revelations. He locates the Gar
den of Eden, with scientific comment upon
the ancient geology and geography of the
region. His study of the Exodus is especial
ly VALUABLE; based upon the reports Of an Ord
nance Survey, it confirms with many inter
esting details the story of the wanderings of
the lsraelites and their passage through the
Red Sea. The geology of Palestine and Egypt
is thoroughly treated of in Sir j. Dawson's
work. The impression left by the volume is
OF strength and critical knowledge in the
specially of the author, SO long as he deals
with facts and phenomena; but his deduc-
tions have simplicity and fancifulness
that makes them often interesting, but not
invariably to be relied upon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

The Presidents of the United States, from
Washington to Cleveland, is volume that
deserves to become popular. 1t is written
partly by DIR. John Frost, and brought up to
the date OF the outgoing administration by
Mr.. Harry French. Each President with his
personal biography and public policy, is the
subject of a short and plainly written sketch.
1t is not attempted to give critical review
OF the various administrations which indeed,
might render the book less acceptable to one
or another party. The stories of the Presi-
dents are told with little comment, and with
charitable omissions in some instances. The
plainest record, meanwhile, of such a life as
that of Lincoln is sufficient to thrill the
reader with an eloquence beyond words.
Inc portraits are well executed. 1t is a
book that every American 20 nth should read:
since, In small compass, 1t gives an excellent
picture Of the government and rulers of this
Republic from its beginning. Boston: Lee
Shepard; portland: Loring, Short &
Harmony
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The History of Washington. By Charles
Burr Todd. This is copious guide-book to
the capital city of the United States, as well
as an interesting record of its history, its
political and oratorical events, and its civic
growth. Long neglected, the city of Wash
ington is at present a magnificent metropolis
ana Mr.. Todd is right when he urges that 1t
should De enriched and beautifed to compete
with the European capitals. The story of
us early days is full of interest: then fol-
lowed Its destruction and the occupation of
the britlsh-where Mistress Dolly Madison
proved herself brave as a medieval chata-
laine. Later. its Senate halls echoed the
thunders OF the Titanic warfare of Webster
Clay, Calhoun and the rest Then Lincoln
directed the armies of the Union. and died
holy martyr. Then came the rebuilding Of
the city which today is a wonder of monu-
ments and avenues. journalism and society
iu Washington are also described in the vol
ume, which has also many illustrations. 1t
will interest every citizen of the United
States, by its compact. unpretentious Irecord
of the centre of government and the history
which the city of Washington represents.
(New York G. p. Putnam's Sons; Port
land: Loring, Short & HARMONY
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19

The Truth About Clement Ker Bv
George Fleming, author of Kismet, Mirage.
Andromeda, etc. Miss Fletcher's talent 50
brilliantly youthful in its gayety and melan-
choly alike, that won instant recognition In
her early novels, proves itself genuine in
maturity. The Truth About Clement Ker is
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