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The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

Among the names of the mistresses of the
White House have been three Marthas, two
Marys, two Abigails. one Eliza, one Eliza
Harriet, one Dorothy, two Julias, one Letitia
Ole Emily, one Angelica, one Louisa, one
Lucy, one Frances and now there is Caro-
lima, though she calls it Carrie"
Multitudes of American ladies are to be
counted among the admirers of the venerable
Mrs. Gladstone's extraordinary devotion to
the person and fortunes of her renowned
husband, who is now in the sOth year of his
age. 1t is even more conspicuous than was
that of the wife Of the late Benjamin Disraeli
during his lifetime. Whenever it is proper
for her to appear with him on public occa-
sions, she is by his side; when he makes
great speech in Parliament or elsewhere, she
Is among his listeners; when he travels
abroad, she is his companion; she is out
spoken in approval of every political move
ment he makes; she shows her active interest
in every work that he undertakes. She has
been among the throng in the Law Courts
during the progress of the Parnell case. and
as soon as Pigott had fled, she hurried
of to convey the news to the Grand Ola Man.
Mrs. Harrison has been cruelty used by a
set of well-meaniDg women from the wild
and woolly West. They went to work and
hao pIeposteIous gown maze 1or her-JdSt
fancy woman wearing frock made for her
by people who had never seen her-a white
silk or satin thing, painted all over with
vines and flowers, when no self-respecting
woman has been seen in hand-painted
gown since they went out of fashion, six
years ago. This they presented to Mrs.
Harrison with very fiowery speech. Mrs.
Harrison accepted it gracefully and kindly
although her heart must have died within
her as she gazed at the thing, and now the
question Is What will she do with it?" If
she wears it, she viii be deluged with gowns
and bonnets and cl0aks from every hamlet In
the West, and if she doesen't, she will offend
the kind but indiscreet people who gave it
her. 1t would do excellently well for
mantel lamhreQuin.. -. - !.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
A Significant Result.

The result of the election for member OF
Parliament in the Remington division of
Lambeth, is one Of great signifi-
canoe. London is the hot bed of Toryism.
and furnishes a large part Of the Tory ma
1ority in the House of Commons. A Glad
stonian victory in that quarter is Indicative
OF Gladstonian tidal wave. At the last
election in Remington, the Tory candidate
was chosen by over 400 majority. Friday
the Gladstonian candidate was elected by
over 600 majority-a Gladstonian gain of
more than 1000 votes. The meaning of the
change is so obvious that the Tories even adj
init that general election now would sweep
them out OF power. II It be asked what has
caused this great change. the answer must be
that the proximate cause is the collapse of
the case Of the London Times. The Tories
have vainly tried to convince the electors
that nobody but the proprietors Of the Times
were involved in the disgraceful attempt to
discredit the Irish leaders by connecting
them with revolutionary schemes by means
offorged letters, but the electors have refused
to be convinced. The circumstantial evidence
which pointed to an intimate relation be-
tween the government and the Times has
Uccn acccptcu Ny tue electOrS In preference
to the denials Of the ministry. and they have
taken the first opportunity TO express their
contempt at a government which is either
dupe or conspirator.
What has happened in Remington is, no
doubt, fair sample lof what might be ex-
pected all over. the kingdom IL general
election were to be held now. But the Ken
nington result win tend rather to postpone
than to hasten an appeal to the country.
The Tories, with their allies, the Liberal
Unionlsts, hold 1.-THE Commons by good ma
jorlty, and there is little chance Of enough
secessions from the ranks of che coalition TO
endauger its control. II there is to be
general election IL must come through the
voluntary action of the Tory majority, and
such action is now more unlikely than ever
since the Remington election has demon
strated beyond reasonable doubt that an ap-
peal to the country would result in an over
wnelming Gladstonian victory. The fact
mat tne masses are against them then will
give the Tories little concern, for it is the
classes that they have sought to represent,
ana the classes. no doubt. are still on their
side. '
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

One of the most important of the closing
acts OF the Maine Legislature was little no.
tced at the time. The amendments of the
game law we're defeated. through the efforts
OF Mr.. Talbot. of East Machias He offered
an amendment to which the Senate would
not agree; and between the two houses the
bill failed. 1t is to be feared that the result
Of the failure of this will be very unfavorabe
to the game interests of the State. One of
the important provisions of the bill would
have restored the moiety system of rewarding
the wardens, which was abolished by the
Legislature of 1887, without full under
standing Of the effect of the action. The war
dens are poorly paid, and with the incentive
Of the moiety system removed the work of
watching poachers becomes doubly difficult.
Another provision of the bill protected the
cow moose at all seasons are striction to which
no hunter with common sense could possibly
object. 1t was livery desirable that the law
should be strengthened this year in the
places where it was weakened by the Legis-
lation of two years.ago; for, while the poach-
ers did not at once learn of the advantages
given them by the law of 1887, they have by
this slime become thoroughly acquainted
with their liberties and will be ready the
coming season, in the absence Of any amend
ents to the law, to carry destruction broad
east sa4at-4AaCA4--a q
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
SOMETHING TO PONDER OVER

Mrs. r.. sending us the above picture Of herself
and child, both Of whom represent perfect health,
says: IF mothers would have healthy and vigor-
Gus children let them first of all see TO their own
physical condition.. I was at one time weak and
nervous, exhausted alike in nerve and. physical
powers, always tired and suffering untold miseries
from diseases peculiar to my sex. Healthy child
rem were an absolute impossbity, but by the aid
OF most wonderful remedy, which L beljeye the
nest medicine ever discovered for weak. nervous.
SICK ana exhausted womanknd, 1 have been com.
pieteiy restored to health and strength. and have
as you can see by the picture, the heaItbIest
piumpest and best of babeis. This marvs,,ons
remedy and friend of woman is DIR. Greene,s No
vura, and If any wish to be strong and healthy ana
have beautiful and vigorous chiIeren. thew vii,
not fall to use this wonder among medicines
DR.. Greene's Neryura is the greatest medica,
discovery made during this century, is purely
vegetable and harmless, and is the best nerve in
vigorant and strength restorative IA the world
1t is for sale at every drug store for 81 per bottle
We would say, also that DIR. Greene, who has
worldwide reputation as the most successful
specialist In the cure OF nervous and chronic dis
eases, can be consulted at his office, "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass, absolutely free of charge,
personally or by letter. .f#
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

The contest between the manufacturers
and weavers of Fall River is so an unequal
one that it is hard to see how the weavers
can be so cheerful as they appear. The
manufacturers have nothing more important
at stake than temporary loss OF profits.
The weavers have at stake the wages on
which they depend for the necessaries of,
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

The Attorney General Of Massachusetts,
has given an opinion that the proposed pro-
hibition amendment does not interfere with
the making Of cider by farmers OF any one
else, for their own use, or the sale Of it
when first made as sweet cider. The Maine
and New Hampshire amendments expressly
exempted cider from its provisions. oH Il
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

We do not read anonymous letters and commu
nications. The name and address OF the writer
are IN al cases Indispensable not necessarily ior
publication but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return. or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

The story of the defalcation at Lynn is the
old familiar one Of the young man who, liv-
ing beyond his means, takes money from the
bank, intending to return it. The young man
of that kind as a rule brings up in the peni-
Tertiary or suddenly depaits for Canada.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

1t appears that in one county Of Minnesota
the people do a thrifty business raising
wolves for the State bounty. At least SO
member Of the legislature declared when a
bill to increase the bounty was under con-
sideratLon. -
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

Gov. Hill of New York is trying his best to
defeat the Saxton electoral reform bill. At
his instigation the Democrats have intro
duced bill embodying the suggestions made
by the Governor in his message, which
though alleged to be In the interest of cleo
toral reform, would, If adopted, produce no
practical effect whatever. HIPS hopo doubt
less is that enough Republicans may be
found assisting the Democrats to enable them
to substitute this bill for the Saxton bill
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

The story that Mr. Joseph 81. Manley, OF
Augusta is a candidate for collector OF the
port of Portland is probably pure invention.
The Augusta post Office is understood to
completely fill Mr., Manley's ambition.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

Talk about DISTINGUISHING the colored
man is simply nonsense The amendment
which enfranchised him can never be taken
out of the lconstirution. The Southern
problem will never be solved in this way.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

When Col. Fellows was elected district at
torney of New York it was predicted that
there would be no more convictions Of the
bribed board of aldermen or Of the men who
bribed them. Results so far have verified
anticipations. One Of the aldermen has been
granted change Of venue, which is general
ly believed to ensure his acquittal, while
Kerr. who was one Of Sharp's assistants,
has been given clean verdict Of not
guilty. Fellows protests that he has done
the best he could. and perhaps he has
Nevertheless the results are very unfortun-
ate for him a1s8T5 fM3e I'D riAanfN-
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

The Boston TRANSCRIPT finds it a common
remark in Boston that. If the Australian
ballot system could be used at the APP
preaching election on the prohibitory con-
stitutional amendment, prohibition would
meet its Waterloo. The Transcript thinks
that many men already allow women virtu-
ally to cast their votes for them. 1t would
be interesting to know the proportion Of the
men in Massachusetts who are under petit
coat government to the number who are un-
der saloon influence. The coming election
may. if the transcripts theory is correct,
give an inkling of this. Tits to be feared
that the showing will fatter this saloons
more than the women.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

The hitch over the appointment of Col.
Fred d. Grant to the Chinese mission is said
to be caused by the feeling at the State De-
partment that our relations with China de-
mand trained diplomat for the station,
This is in accordance with policy of the lead
ing European nations. Very far from look
ing on China with contempt, they send to
her court their most skillful ENJOYS. China
is the great nation OF Asia, market OF pos
sible richness far beyond anything deyel-
oped thus far In those markets Americans
already have some advantage. Under favor
ing diplomacy China might become a great
customer for us as well as for the English
and Germans
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

Chauncey NJ. Depew would strike inc
country as pretty good solution OF the DIM
Guilty about the English mission.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

WANrED-Highest cash prices paid for cast
w on clothing, ladies or gents, or exchange
Tor Turkish rugs. Please send letter or postal TO
M. DEGkOOT, 94iA Middle street. 6-tf2Ws
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
WANTED.

WANTED-All persons In want Of trunks or
w bags to call at 4. ID. REYNOLDS, 554 and
b56 Congress St., cor. Of Oak as we manufacture
our goods, and can therefore give you bottom
prices. Trunks repaired. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
Wanted.

A SECOND HAND SAFE, large size, In good
"A condition. Any one having one 10 dispose
price. p. o. Box, 1479, City.
feb4 du
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
IT, MADE MOTHER STRONG

81 am in my cath year. Have been affiicted In
several ways--could not Sleep had no appetite,
Paine's CT cry Compound, and felt relief from
the third day after using it. Inow have good
appetite and can sleep well. My spirits and
courage are almost like those OF young man.
-..-a--U- s q KNKAm d ID G0nzales. a
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

EOR sALE-we have number Of second
IL hand pianos from $40 TO s175, In good con-
dition that we will sell on easy terms; also new
stock OF weber Kranich & Bach and Vose &
Sons pianos; Mason & Hamlin and Palace organs.
g: r. CREsSEY & Co., 400 Congress St., opp.
City Hall. 15-1'
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18

ENOR sALE-A fine family horse, kim, sound
u and gentle, color sorrel weight 1850, age
eight years. safe for lady to drive. extra good
roader. Call or address w. L. MORTON & CO.,
615 Congress st. 16-1
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
Paine's
Celery Compound

Strengthens ana builds up the old, and cures
their inf1rmities. Rheumatism, indigestion and
nervousness yield quickly 20 the curativepower
OF Paine's Celery Compound. gol Ta
A Perfect Tonic and Invlgorator, IL
GIVES NEW LIFE.
al am now 90 years old and have tried several
remedies but none had any eject until used
Paine's Celery Compound. / feel entirely diff
ferent for the short time have used 1t. / can
walk nearly straight, sleep sound and Wen, and
feel as though there was new life and energy
coming into my whole system 9 70 Els
~ IL II. MxLIUs Cleveland, Tenn.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
MALE HELP.

WANTED-By a small family without chill
wv dren a rent Of 6 or rooms In the eastern
part Of city. Address (stating price, T.. This
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
EOR sALE-By JOHN SMITH. JR.. Blu
FoR SALE.

LvOR sALE-Ivers and Pond Pianos the
IL piano used by the New England Conserya-
tory, the plano that has just received the prefer
ence for the Boston public schools; also for sale
the attractive and fine toned Everett" 8. G.
Chickering pianos, and Palace Organs. O. X.
Halves, 431 Congress street. 1874
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-18
NOR SALE ImmEDIATELY SIN

- stock Of fancy goods, with dressmaking es-
Enlistment; also the housekeeping furniture, III
desired y as the owner goes west last Of March,
the above must be sold, regardless Of cost. APP
ply No. 78 PORTLAND ST. ISL
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-11-22

"And the tears were in the Cappen's
eyes when he said so. Don't keel over,
miss. Have drop out o. my flask. I
say, young lady in the armchair, what
shall l do with herr"
And Tom was in dilemma, for Kate
had tainted.
But it was joy and not grief that over
came her, for she knew that her Thanks
giving Day had dawned at last.
And before the actual day was over
Kate was claspcd in her lovers arms, and
Carrie had felt brothers kiss upon her
lips, and rot only had the greatest grief
and trial of Kate's life happiness ended
syith. her lovers return, but want and
poverty were over for them forever.
And in the care and comfort of her
sisters married home, roses returned to
Carries cheeks, and two happier women
are not to be found under the sun.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-11-22
How the Day Was Established.

Mrs Sarah J. Hale, who was for many
years editor of Godeys Ladies' Book, is
credited with the establishment Of the
National Thanksgiving day. She began
as far back as 1S41, writing to the Cover
nors of the States, urging them to issue
Thanksgiving proclamations, until in
1859 the day was observed in all the
States but two. President Lincoln is
sued the first National Thanksgiving pro-
clamation after the fall of Vicksburg, the
day set apart being August 6, 1858.
Since that time the Presidents have ap-
pointed the last Thursday of November
as the National Thanksgiving Day.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-11-22

little profit to her account in the bank.
The day before Thanksgiving she was
driving into town with a load of turkeys
and pumpkins and new-laid eggs, to sup
ply her regular customers for the great
yearly feast-day. She was thinking, It
the cart logged along, that she would
have to eat her turkey alone on the NOR
row, and somehow the thought was not
a pleasant one. Her reflections were
broken by the sight of a lonely woman
trudging along the road just ahead of
her. 'Going to Hartsdale?" she asked,
as she came up. "Tll give you ride
if you're bound that way" sob,
thank you, said the stranger, who was
young and pretty ty-looking. 81 had
walked five miles, and was beginning to
get tired"
"Going to town to spend Thanks
giving! asked Miss Charity, helping the
young woman in the cart.
81 am going there to look for work.
I have no friends to spend Thanksgiving
with, said the other, sadly.
"That's too bad, " exclaimed Miss Char
ity-then-''Just hold the pony min
ute while l deliver this stuff to my Gus
toner"
And so Miss Charity bobbed in and
out, stopping for little to talk with this
or that matron, pulling bunch of gaudy
chrysanthemums from under the wagon
seat for little lame child in a tenement
house and slyly leaving plump chicken
for the. consumptive seamstress, who
could not afford to order one, until the
golden haired girl alighted at the street
corner.
''Theres an intelligence Office near
here, ma am " said she, ''where l may be
able to hear of work. am much obliged
to you for the ride"
And she dropped an artless little cour
tesy and went her way. Miss Charity
looked after her.
~ like that little daisy-like face" said
she. s'If I'd known who she was and
been quite certain that she wasn't a
tramp should have been almost tempted
to ask her to come and live with me, |
need some one, young and active, about
the place, and. But here's Mrs. Till
drums where the barrel of apples is or
dered for -
Mrs. Tillidrum proffered ten-dollar
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-11-22

And man in a blue jacket, who
stood at the bar, turned.
''Nuts, eh?" he cried. "Well, I'm
your man. How much are they, lass?"
Kate answered the price by the pint.
Hang pints!'' said the man. "I'll
take the whole mess. Steer this way,
my lass, and pitch your basket full over
board into this handkerchief, and there's
two dollars for you"
"They are not worth that much, sir, 2"
said Kate.
"Bother!" said the man. ''Why, a
marine wouldn't take change from lass
like you, Thanksgivin' eve. Keep it,
Lord love ye. Only I'd like buss from
them rcd lips into the bargain" F"
Kate retreated hastily. The man was
plainly tipsy, and she was little afraid.
But she was thankful in spite of all. AT
her poor seamstress work she earned SO
little the money seemed great deal. 1t
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-11-22

was perfect Godsend to her. She hur-
ried along the street to the grocer's and
walked in as new-made millionaire
might.
"a quarter of green tea and a pound
of sugar." she said with an air, wonder
ing whether pound of ham would be
an extravaganza. "And a paper of ar
rowroot if you please"
The grocer took the small order with
nod and answered: 'In a minute, J"
and Kate looked about her. The shop
glistened with its Thanksgiving dressing
up. The tea-caddies, with their gilt
mandarines, the Chinese ladies, were
splendid objects. The gas was turned
on in every burner. Pyramids'of apples,
clusters of ralsins and piles of almonds
dcckcd the window, and for the first
time in long while she was absolutely
to have a share in the good things on ex-
hibition.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-11-22
THE THANKSGIVING TURKEY.

h K Y,
How dear to my heart are the scenes of my
childhood,
When fond recollection presents them to
view
The orchard, the meadow, the deep tangled
wildwood,
And every loved spot which my infancy
knew;
The hay rack, the plow and the old fashioned
cutter;
The lambs that were full of their frolic and
glee;
The warm flowing milk and the good bread
and butter;
And cen the fat turkey that sat in the
tree;
The young. tender turkey, the good, fat
turkey,
The Thanksgiving turkey that sat in the
That Thanksgiving turkey hailed as a trea-
For always in fall when returned from the
school,
/ found it the source of an exquisite pleasure,
All roasted and seasoned, of stufing so
full
How gladly 1 saw it with eyes that were
glowing!
How pleasant at home on the farm then to
bel
To feast on the cock that in summer was
growing,
And e'en the fat turkey that sat in the
tree;
The young, tender turkey, the good, fat
turkey,
The Thanksgiving turkey that sat in the
tree.
How sweet at the family board to receive it,
When words of good cheer and affection
were said,
Not feast with a monarch could tempt me
to leave it,
The grandest that riches and fashion can
spread.
And now, far removed from that loved habi-
tation
A feeling of sadness arises in me,
As fancy reverts to my fathers plantation
And signs for the turkey that sat in the
tree,
The young tender turkey, the good, fat
turkey,
The Thanksgiving turkey that sat in the
tree.