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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-04
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Railway Mail Service,

To the Editor Of the Press:
r. G. Hale Of Massachusetts recently pro-
NOTED to the position Of chief clerk in the
railway mail service with headquarters in
Portland, has been in the service IL years,
passing through all the grades to clerk in
charge of the Boston and Portland r. p o.,
from which place he was transferred into
his present position. He has been in public
life some Is years, having been connected
with railroads in Massachusetts and also fill
ling the position of special detective for a
number of years. He will soon remove his
family to this city and take up his residence
among us. He is member Of the order of
Good Templars, aud has ever been promi-
nent worker 10 the cause Of temperance.
Mr.. Rufus Z. Graves, clerk in charge OF
the Boston and Bangor r. p. o., who at one
time filled the position of chief clerk at the
tion of superintendent of the New England
division of the service. Mr.. Graves is well
fitted for the position and would bring ysai
liable experience to it, understanding as hs
does all the many details. He has the en-
dorsement of the leading Republicans in
Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont a
large number Of the former employees of the
service as well as some Of the old ones still
remaining I'M IL have signed a petition in his
behalf. This service one of the most impor-
tant under the government, should have as
executive ability, so they may be well up in
all its details Many of the men who have
taken the places of the old clerks have fully
realized that they had little idea of it's com
plications, arduous duties and real work.
ID CITIZEN.
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FOR MAYOR,
HOLMAN S. MELCHER
WARD ONE.

WARD ONE.
Alderman BENJAMIN Thompson.
CoInciImen-Melyille A. Floyd, James P. Jor
Warden-C. w. I. Cooling.
Clerk-0sman c. Monroe.
Constables-Ruel N. Field, Edward X. Heath.
WARD TWO.
Alderman Isaiah Daniels
E. Reddy. wv oan'e
warden--Albert H. Leayitt.
Clerk Walter 8. Orne.
gonstables. Stephen Flynn, Edward A. Miles
school Committee-Ar r. Howard.
J a WARD THREE.
Alderman Nehemiah Smart.
c, So'uncilmenIEdwardF +. Tompson, Charles d
Warden-W. @. g. Carney.
Cerk-James A. Day.
,constables- Oliver A. skillings, ard Freeman
School Committee Dr. Charles A. Baker.
WARD FOUR.
Accommodation L. Redlon.
Councilmen-Geo. A. Dow, John Murphy, Jr.,
Warden-Aug. B. Brown.
Clerk-James NJ. Mason.
Constables-A. M. Sawyer, Vim. p. Larkin
school Committee-Charles o. Files
WARD FIVE.
Alderman-John +. Rand.
Oouncilmen-Geo: W. sylvester, MILFORD G.
Warden-C Charles A. Perry.
Clerk Fred G. Rogers.
Neutrality-suspicious. Merrill Hand Henry s,
WARD SIX.
Alderman--Thomas p. Shaw
Councilmen--J. Henry Crockett, Henry O. Bar
ley, John +. Barrett. "e
Warden Charles A. Strout.
Clerk-Charles #. 1obie
Lord. -N "ni"ii ~
School Committee-Rev. A. I. Dunn.
WARD SEVEN.
Alderman-John p. Hobbs.
Councilmen- William b. Irish Cbar,as ID
Lewis, James G. McGiaufn o""iie' H.
warden VIM III. Plumner.
Clerk-Frank E. Webb.
Burnham. S'ofef, benJamin
School Committee Richard Webb.
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expenditures of the government for the next
two years Is printed In another column.
The sum of it all is this: The legislature
has so managed that it must appropriate
$243, 09S.27 more than the estimated revenue
Of the State for the next two years.
1t contemplates appropriations that would
bring the excess Of appropriations over $685.
09S.27 or more than half million dollars.
1t has already so managed that the expen-
ditures Of government for the next two years
will surely exceed the expenditures for the
last two years by $12S,09S27.
If 1t passes the large appropriation bills
now before it. it will make the expenditures
for the next two years greater than those of
the last two years by $46S,09S.27 or nearly
half a million dollars.
All this is in the face of the fact that the
refunding of the State debt this year makes
saving of about $4,000 in the interest
charges for $780,
The people of the State Of Maine cannot
afford this. The Republican party of this
State must not afford 1t.
1t is time to call halt.
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1t Is Time to Call a HIATT.

The statement of the finance committee of
the Legislature on the estimated receipts and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-04

TAI PRECIPITATION I'm INCHES AND H,
pREnTHsl EnR This MnNTII IN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-04

1t is quite as important to see that Repub-
lican ward officers are elected as that the
Mayor is Republican. A large part of the
responsibility of municipal administration
is upon the City Council, and it is therefore
matter of great importance that that body
be composed of capable citizens, who under
stand the needs Of the city and are identified
with Ito interests. In four wards-3, 5. 9
and 1.-THE Republicans are practically GER
.tain to elect their tickets. The chief con-
Jest WIZ come in Ward /. The Republican
.icket In that ward is composed Of gentle
men IN every way unexceptionable, and de-
serves the full vote Of the party.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-04
DR.. GREENE'S
NERvuRA,
The Best Spring Tonic.

hfSfEPSIA, Indigestion. with Loss of Appe-
tue, Billousness and Constipation, are the
diseases most common at this season of the year.
lnese diseases are generally followed by nervous
ness, weakness and prostration. Sleepless and
restless nights are followed by tired waking.
ihere IS often no appetite for breakfast, there
may De bad taste In the mouth mornings and
the person has frequently dun or bad feeling
mead. After meals there is in many cases full
Dioated or uncomfortable feeling, with belching OF
WIND. In some cases there is pain in the side
or under the shoulder blade; sometimes there is
pain at the pit of the stomach, while in others
there is faintness, sinking or 1all gone" sensa-
ton. There is often biliousness, and almost al
ways constipation.
For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Loss of Annette
nervousness. Weakness or Exhaustion. the best
remedy in the world is that wonderful discovery
Dr. Greene's Nervura, the great nerve and
stomach remedy.
T, certainly and positively cure the above
svontons am. restore strength ana vitality, give
steady and strong M, ives, as well as renewed
appetite, good digestion, reguisr bowels, natural
sleep, sound health and perfect vigor. All drug.
gists keepit at 81 per bottle. Do not be per
suaded to try anything else. This is the only
remedy absolutely certain in its effects. All pro-
nounce it wonderful discovery, indeed, and it Is
acknowledged everywhere the greatest medical
discovery of the century. If your druggist does
not have it, he will get it for you. Its discoyerer
DIR. GREENE, "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass, the great specialist in curing nervous ana
chronic diseases can be consulted free, personally
OF Dy ietIer. UUE HIS GREAT REMlssx you
wish to regain your health. mar4nrmlt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-04

We do not read anonymous letters ana commu-
nications. The name and address Of the writer
are in oil 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, 1889-03-04

Bear in mind that the railroad question is
entirely distinct from the mayoralty ques-
ton. They have no connection whatever
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-04

All success to the Waterville Republicans
today, in their gallant fight to throw off the
corrupt Democratic ring that controls their
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-04

The full Republican vote will ensure Major
Melcher's election by handsome majority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-04
mhsCELIANEOUs.
THE
Liverpool
& London
& Globe
|. INSURANCE CO.,
OF
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND.

The Statement Of the Condition Of the
United States Branch ON the First OF
January, 1889, is as follows:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-04

Total excess or deficiency In precipitation
curing month. ...........-..:..-....
Total excess or deficiency In precipitation
Since january ISL.
Number OF cloudless days.
Numper OF partly cloudy days...............
Number OF cloudy days. Observation-Disclosures.
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Monthly weather Report.

Mr.. N. d. Lane, of the Signal Service fur
nishes the following summary of meteoro-
logical observations at the Portland station
In the month of February:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-29

The New York Evening Post j. con-
strained to sdmit that free-tfade England
has granted subsidy for the benefit OF
the Hong Kong Vancouver line OF steam
ships, hut It hboriously contends that 1t
does not follow that the United States
ought 10 follow the example. "lf Great
Britain, It remarks, "is willing to furnish
police protection all over the globe at her
sole expense, and admit us to all the priv
ileges of the trade that she exercises,
without u penny Of discriminating tax At
Hong Kong, or Calcutta, or Singapore, or
Cape Town, or anywhere, we ought To he
very much obliged TO her. She il render
Ing a gratuitous service to civilization, and
WE might well afford to give her free
pass, or even build few bridges for her
In our own territory, to promote mis-
Commenting upon this the Tribune sharp
ly responds: "By the same logic Ameri-
cans ought To have been grateful to Eng
land Tor sending out fleet Of Alabamas
10 urstrny th"ir commerce ana cnulu nave
very we'll afforded to scuttlc a good many
more ships flying the stars and Stripes in
order to promote a mi ssionary enterprise
of such magnitude development Of
British commerce nj the expense OF other
nation What bosh these frtc-trade
journals are capable of when opposing
an enlightened policy for restoring the
American commercial marine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-29
Northern Maine Railroad

The building of the Nori hcrn Maine
State congritulates Aroostook, for what
helps that splendid county, almost equal
in territory to the state of Massachusetts,
helps Maine at large, as we'll. A syudi-
cate Of capitalists agreed to build the
road when citizens of the county would pro
vide the right of way and pledge $780,
On. This has now been done, the town
of Itoult n at a special meeting on Mon
day last, voting 800 with only six
dissenting votes in a total vote Of
isl The Wing of yesterday says
that Hon. A. l.. Iumb bert passed
through that city Tuesday, bearing with
him checks for SIS 900 completing Aroos-
looks subscription, for the purpose of
confering with the chief syndicate of
builders, in regard to the construction of
the road. Work will be commenced at
once, and the whole line from Mattawam-
keag to Pressure Isle, distance of III
miles, will be in operation a year from
this fall
The new line will reduce the distance to
Boston from Aroostook county by nearly
hundred miles. will be every
foot on Maine soil. will reduce
the cost Of transportation proper
tionately. and will open upa tier of towns
containing some of the best farming lands
in Maine. and which only need railroad
communication to develop them from a
wilderness into popuIous and tiourishing
communities. II will increase the trade
and business of Houlton. Pressure Isle and
other villages, and in every way will add
vance the interests of the people of
the entire State. The prosperous future
that the building of this road will open
up for Maine, and for Aroostook county
eau hardly be foretold. Its nearness to
Boston market will make the fine agricul-
tural lands of that county worth treble
price, will develop farming aud especially
the live stock business in remarkable
degree, and also bring into prominence the
vast timber wealth of Aroostook, and the
many sites awaiting little capital to de-
velop euterprising towns, which have long
been waiting for this road. 1t ia hardly
too much to say that Aroostook is the
embryo of new State,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-29
The Ns,ionai Master In Maine

The visit to Maine of Hon j, II. Brig
ham Of Ohio, Master of the National
Grange, Patrons Of iIushandry, il one to
which farmers OF the State in general, and
members Of this order especially, have
locked for ward To with great deal OF in
terest. II Is the first time in the history
OF thu order that its National Master has
ever visited Maine, aud We are satisfied
that ut every point where he is announced
to speak, large, Intelligent and enthusas-
tic audiences will welcome him. His
first appearance will be at Old Orchard on
Friday of this week, Aug. 30 and he will
visit all parts Of the State before his tour
Is completed, speaking at thirteen points,
where the agricultural public can best he
convened. Among these points, full
list OF which has already been published
are Augusta, (Sept Isl, Fort Fairfield,
Fryeburg, Fair Grounds Lewiston, Hay
den Lake. lIampden, Dover, and closing
with grand rally at Sebago Lake, Sept.
~. While Master Brighams tour
among VA has great significance
to members Of the oranges of Maine, 1t ia
also not without interest to farmers in
general. Hs> will speak as n farmer to
farmers. His mission is one, primarially
for the benefit OF this great farmers or
ganiratiou; and secondarially for the I'M
provement of farmers themselves. .Judg-
ing from his lectures in New Hampshire,
and the large crowds which have attended
them there. they will be Of 80 much value
to farmers here that all should make 1t
point to attend, in cases where they are
not confined to members of the order, ex-
clusivcly- Bear the dates ia mind, brother
Patrons and farmers. and help to give
the National Master rousing. reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-29

The order Of the Iron Hall in this city has
been troubled for some time past in regard
to the satisfactory settlement Of the claim OF
Allen Jevett for the usual payments 10 time
OF sickness. The claim was properly han
died by the officials here who sent il to the
main ONCE at Portland. Here it was proper
ly signed by the officials but by some mis-
take in lower department. Of the Office vas
sent to Order No. 1918 instead Of Order No.
zoos in this city. This Of course necessitas-
ed considerable delay in tracing It up and
getting il again into the Portland Office. IL
laid unhandled at that Office for some weeks
through negligence and finally was forward
ed to this city at recent date. The delay
vas wholly due to negligence at the Portland
ofice and in no way can blame be attached
10 the Order - whole or to the branch IN
his city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-29

The following paper vs. read q fhe lAss
meeting Of York and Cumberland Cosny
Bee Keepers. sf wasereoro, BY Miss Essher
p. Hayes Of Limerick:
To say that ne have . method would harl-
~ be true, ~ ve have been in the bee buAi-
ness but three winters and received onr in
ssYucsions from Mr.. Costel How, % that cur
method 10 really his. pracficed BY A.
Early in Sepsenb<r We look over our hives
and learn their condition Before the honey
fos CO Asses ne examine each frame careful
ly. If ne npd plenty of b. es and honey We
take out the frame or frames having the
least honey, leaving seven. and place char
division board ss each siie. II re ind bees
not % plenty ne take out more frames. ieav-
ins fise or six. according 70 the amount
fourd, move the division boards up TO the
frames and ill the empty spaces with chah.
If ve ind colony not having . supply of
hor ey 20 give il surplus frames taken from
other hives. IL we have them, il NOT . crate
partly filed boxes.
About the middle of October If lie
weather 10 very mild, little later sc pack
our bees for winter
To do this We take the hive from the bot
tom board set il by the she, remove the
aigbting boari, ard 10 its plsce put an en-
trance tunnel.
We then put two strips of board nnder the
bottom board. projecting about foot at each
end. place the hive back, and on these strips
set the winter protector.
Tn the hive We pat half story body and
on the brood fr .u,es three sDall sticks two or
three ihches apart. These sticks we cut from
the limb of an app lie tree the middle one about
ten inches in length and the outside ones
eight inches. Cover the frames with burlsp
and fill the half story with chat, taking care
to leave no crevices in the corners; put on =
cottage cover. In packing. we first put in
coarse shsvings or straw. pressing it into the
crevice under the protector, then 9 mixture
of chat and dried leaves, pressing down, not
too solid, and filling up the cover of the hive.
Put on the cover.
If We have very warm fall days we remove
the protector covers during the hottest par'
of the day. We do nothing TO the bees dur
ing the winter. In the spring when the
snow is gone so that We can get to the hives
we examine the packing and if any of it il
vet excha 1ge it for dry. When We think thu
VT ather is warm enough, we try to remove
the dead bees from the entrances by using ,
large wire. When we have nice, warn
day we examine our brood nests, and if the,
lack food give them frames of honey takel
from the hives in the fall.
The first fall we had bees the brood nett
were full of summer honey; the second the.
were almost empty when the fall flower
opened, but were soon filed with nice. COLDER
honey and the bees winte.ed we'll. Last fal
there was no honey on account of early frosts
and our bees did not seem to be as well sup
piled as before, but when we examined gu
hives in the spring, all the packed bees ha
enough and to spare.
The next meeting will be held at kenne
bunk, some time in October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-29

The annual State Fair at Lewiston will be
held Sept. lob. At a meeting Of the tru'-
tees this week final arrangements were made
and everything will be In readiness for enter
tanning the crowd which ia bound to come II
the weather will permit them. Large pre-
miums are offered in all classes, the trottins
purses alone being over - 900 and other de-
partments in proportion. The best cattle,
horses, crops. articles, and men and somen
that Maine can raise will be on exhibition
Admission so cts. Reserve seats on grand
stand 25 cts. on sale by treasurer, B. y.
Bfiggs, Auburn, after Sept. ]. Stock snd
articles carried free on railroads, and half
fare excursion tickets over all railroads for
the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-29

As the situation OF Virginia is studied,
the Importance of the coming political
conflict In that State Il realized. No cleo
ton since the war ended Is fraught with
more possibilities for good or for evil than
that how pending in Virginia. 1t is to be
turning point in the history OF the Old
Dominion, or its doom of hopeless and
unprogressive Bourbonism. The Demo-
cratic position is denial OF the princi-
pies Of the Declaration Of lndepen-
dence and the pledges of the amend
Ell constitution. IL IL barrier to
the great material advantages opening be-
fore the historic Commonwealth. Demo-
cratic success means politics forever divid-
Ell on race lines. 1t means the brand Of
degradation upon the brow Of its labor by
which Ia prosperity Is to be secured. 1t
means less disposition on the part of cap
ital to develop the resources of the State.
1t means continual jeslousies and race
frictions, widening and deepening,
until another terrible convulsion sweeps
over = domain lately devastated
by war. The Republican pro-
gramme and policy is the reverse of
all this. The success Of the Republicans
In Virginia means an honest recognition
Of political rights to all American citizens.
1t means the abolition Of the color line
from politics. 1t Is refusal to make the
lot Of q black man harder than il now Is.
aud &c IL determination not to take from
race Ice hope and aim to improve. Repub-
lican victory means the downfall Of unrea.
soning prejudices and the Inauguration Of a
new era Of diversified industry. 1t means
revival Of enterprise until Virginia shall
become leading State in business and
power. Coald Washington and Jefferson,
now slseptng In Virginia soil. speak, ii
would = % iMplore their living country.
men not % turn their fAces to the oe.t
With u Democrats but, with the Repab-
hcans, 70 front towards The sunrise and
tzsad ~ road - justice and progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-29

To-Day Dr. Ofisef Weudefl Holmes
Deen born IN 1893. . year whsch y aiss'
noteworthy ~ being the nalAi year ~
S@fd A1red Iennyson' shsfies Daf"in-
~. 'iadstone, ABRAHAM iAncoin- ana
hagaf Ai'en r"e--A Deah-fo'i i'hp"sssoe
20 na1eh among the American aha Eng
nsh en''d'eh OF any othes year vi tine
century s'nse u Aii 'he Lhxhsn T'e's
born sinee ispp, LORD TenEys0B II the
most famous. Of men Of ss-ienee uot,.-
,,nLz x;.t, f,.d, -,
there 4. M ,;v,t ", c.t.a.,ans 6, ,..,c.
l.rs.v and i,en., ,.,.,,. f,.,, 4. on.
y,s.,ss, .,,,.aosu p,. ,s,hn,. ,hs ,,n.,
f.m<o. ~ .,..~,s., ..,...x .na u..t,ass
the ,,<.., ,...,,,,,., ~ ,t.,... ,o, Helms
ro, hal, ...,n.v n~ uo,,us. b..
been the delight as ali ubo koys a hon
mo, N, comic nv bu,ao,ons hin Of worse
.,,s,kl..a ,.,,b nast,o. aud only . year
.go bs ,.,,,shsd a, .eco,a, as =. ,r,,,
abroad which he made nj an age when
,uost men nrefer In he doziug bv the fire.
aide H., Uolmes eo,,nd hin.etf f,,aaas
within year after hi. graduation.
MANY, ltter.rv ma, no. .,,y.,.,.d hi. Dr.,
notice In a literary way by few verses hit
ting on some topic at the time uppermost
In the popular mind In 1880 It was pro
,o..d to h,..L mr., thu. old ,r;.,.,. ean.,f-
tutioo. One dav there aooe.red II, the
Boston Advertiser protest against such
dissertation beginning
~. tear her iattr.rd sn.ign down.
.rbe ao,hor .,. n ~ uoIm.s IN.
,,.cs ,ooL "a, ana. ..s co,,iaa ,.i,,1,, Il,
the new.nsn.rs .ircnlatcd 4, bsndbirs
md ..v.d the .h,, Iii h,,,.u, honor.
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FROM LATE MAGAZINES.


When men are ready to allow women their
true and just rights, to remember the admo
millions of Holy Writ" Husbands love your
wives and be not bitter against them :;
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them
according to knowledge, giving honor unto
the wife as unto the weaker vessel, and as
being heirs together of the grace of life, that
your prayers be not hindered" significant
latter clause >; Husbands, love your
wives, even as Christ also loved the
church and gave himself for it" !;
Fathers, provoke not your children
to wrath; Fathers, provoke not your chill
dren to anger, lest they be discouraged, -
then the true rights of woman will be
achieved. We have much from pulpit or
press to impress upon us the duties of wives
and children for it is men who preach and
edit but all duty is of its own nature re-
ciprocal, and the other side of these family
Obligations is just as stringent as that com-
monty preached and written about Looking
over the social, the conjugal, the parental
status of the sexes in this age of progress, it
is sad to see that the true rights of woman
are so frequently ignored and set aside. 1t
is true We owe the delay of our re-
storation TO these Godgiven privileges
greatly to those freedom shriekers'
who forget their position and their woman
hood, who leave their families neglected and
their homes forsaken to rant on platforms
and usurp pulpits; the women who demand
outrage for themselves when rs yet they are
too weak and ignorant to use so mighty a
weapon, and try to reverse the creative ordi-
nance that did not make the race all men.
These idle and reasonless demands react on
the more sensible and faithful part of their
own sex, and give men, who are apt to be de-
luded by ''glit,ering generaiities," the idea
that all women are fools.-Rosg TERRY
Cooke in North american Reriew for Sep
fS,