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The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

The reason of the opposition of the Ger.
man Lutherans of Wisconsin to the Bennett
school law is intelligently explained In let
ter to the Worcester Spy by the Rev. Mr..
Schumm, clergyman of that denomination.
Mr.. Schumm says:
It's true that Lutherans oppose the Bennett
Jaw and the school law of Illinois, not because it
requires that instruction in reading writing arith-
metlc, geography and history must be given IN
ta a1 hhngnsh language, for those branches were
bennett law was passed. The Lutherans oppose
NOSE school laws because they provide that .'di-
law leaves WSy apprS0Ve any private school" The
soho 70 approve or disapprtve of any private
s schhOOl' regardless Of its sufciency Tyrannical
sSnooi DoSrus especially In Illinois, did not fail TO
exercise the right given them by such laws "i' "
In effect Mr. Schumm says that the luth-
Grams do not object to the regulation of edu-
cation by the state, nor do they object to the
clause OF the Bennett law which compels in
struction in the English language. What
tney oppose is the giving of power to one
man or set Of men, without strictly defin-
ing its limits, to approve or disapproye
schooi We are inclined to think that that
objection is well taken, and Ii the Bennett
law goes to that extent it should be modified
to meet this objection. 1t is a fair inference
from Mr.. Schumm's letter that If the Luth-
Grams believed that the law went no further
than to compel the teaching of English in
the parochial schools they would support it
1t is the suspicion that it may confer
authority enough upon officials to make pri-
vate schools subject to their caprices that &C.
counts for their opposition. The Roman
Catholic Bishop of Wisconsin, it will be re-
membered, in his pronunciamento made nc
objection to the teaching of English in the
parochial schools; indeed he expressly APP
proved it and declared that it was taught in
all the Catholic schools. His objection tc
the law went to the principle which was al
the bottom of it, namely, the right of the
State to regulate the education of youth. II
will be seen, therefore, that neither of the
great bodies will oppose the Bennett law,
because it makes teaching of the
rudimentary branches in the English Ian
guage compulsory. This fact is respectfully
called to the attention Of the Eastern Argus,
which has been holding that the law was
outrageous" because it forbade private
schools in which the German language only
was used,
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

drivers in that city, where it is also proposed
Tor adoption as supplementary reading
book for the public schools. Beside its
sound teachings. it possesses genuine attrac-
Illustrations.
u word Of recommendation may be spoken
10 It's behalf to our visitors of Merchants
week, to the effect that no better gift than a
copy Of Black Beauty can be taken to the
young folks at home. Many boy will
spend spare hour in the hayloft reading
the story-an hour anything but wasted, as
VIII be proven by the increased care for the
horses under his charge and the good under
standing promoted between himself and the
animals. For there are fewbetter friends for
boy than horse. He will learn no bad
words or ways, only courage. patience and
good will from the brave, kind creature.
Finally. let the story Of Black Beauty be
most warmly commended as book that will
do good aud nothing but good to man and
beast-a book which it is an honor to have
written and profitable pleasure to read.
E. CAvAzZA.
Copies of Black Beauty are for sale in
Portland by Loring, Short & Harmon and
by Stevens & Jones. Price % cents.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
FRIDAY, The 9th DAY Of MAY NEXT,
ARROR DAY.

And recommend 10 the people of this State that
upon that occasion they engage in the work OF
planting trees and shrubbery for ''the adornment
OF public and private grounds places and ways, -
and that they'give careful thought and attention
to the important subject of forest culture and
preservation.
Especially should this day, be faithfully OBJ
served by our institutions of learning that its les
sons may be early acquired by the coming gener
alton. Whatever we may be able to do in en-
hanclng the P-ea natural beauties of our State
VIII provo Of value not only as an additional at
action to the rapidly increasing number of those
who annually seek summer rest and recreation
within its borders, but, to even greater extent
as wholesome and refining influence among our
people.
1t will be remembered that whatever. we MAJ
successfully do in the observance of this day
will not only be pleasure to ourselves but a
source of comfort and enjoyment to future gener-
ations.
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta,
this twenty-iirst day OF April, In the year
OF our LORD one thousand eight hundred
and ninety, and of the Independence oil
the. United States of America the one
hundred and fourteenth.
EDWIN C. BURLEIGH.
BY the Governor,
ORANIANDAL SMITH,
Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

mand In lawful money of the United States,
are to be receivable for all government dues
and available as reserves of the national
banks. Though one section provides that
these notes shall be redeemed in lawful
money" another section makes it clear that
the lawful money" meant is silver coin, for
the Secretary of the Treasury is commanded
TO coin so much of the silver bullion pur-
chased as shall be necessary to redeem the
notes issued in payment of it. When. how
ever, the holder of the notes calls for bullion
the Secretary may redeem the notes in bull
non, giving an amount equal, at market
value, to the face Of the note. Whatever
bullion is not required for the redemption of
treasury notes is to remain in storage as
bullion. The bill repeats the existing ST.
100000 month coinage law
Inc bill differs from the Senate bill in
the Important particulars that it does not
make the notes issued in payment of the
bullion legal tender, and that it does allow
the Secretary of the Treasury under certain
circumstances to redeem these notes in bull
Hon. 1t also restricts the coinage. On the
whole the bill more nearly resembles in its
essential features the Window bill than the
| Senate bill. OF course it is not thoroughly
| satisfactory to either side of the silver con-
| troversy-c compromises never can be. The
| extreme silver men appear however. to be
| the least satisfied, and disposition is al
| ready manifest on their part to withdraw
| their support.
1t looks as though this silver question was
| likely to prove more troublesome than any
pending in the present Congress. The diff
Guilty arises from the widely variant views of
the different sections of the country on the
question, and the fact that the supporters of
no single view have representatives enough
In Congress to enact their opinions into law
The East is conservative on the subject and
Inclined rather to restrict the present rate of
coinage than to enlarge it, while there is a
strong sentiment in the West in favor of un-
limited coinage. A bill which stands any
| chance OF becoming law must be COM
promise between these extreme opinions and
compromising of views radically different is
pretty hard task. What makes it still more
difficult in this case is the uncertainty as to
the manner In which any particular scheme
may operate, and the consequent fear of
both sides that they will be badly disap-
pointed. We doubt if there is a single men,
Der of the House or Senate that feels at all
confident that he can forsee the effect of the
bill that has been agreed upon by the con-
feres OF the two Houses OF course legisla-
tlon with so much uncertainty about it rep.
resensatives are very reluctant to vote for.
1t is therefore highly improbable that this
scheme which the two committees have
agreed upon can command majority of both
| branches.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

An effort will again be made in the present
Congress to raise our ministers to important
foreign courts to the rank of ambassadors.
An Increase of salary will not 90 with the
new title. AS it is now our foreign ministers
are compelled to take back seat, so to
speak, on all state occasions because they
are merely ministers plenipotentiary, while
the representatives of countries vastly infe-
rior to the United States take precedence of
our representatives because they are ambas.
sadors. If we are going to send representa-
tlVes to foreign courts we certainly ought to
equip them SO that they can fttingly repre-
sent the country. The custom which gives
precedence on all state occasions to an am
bassador even If he comes from country
Insignificant in population and In power,
over minister of the Great Republic, may
seem to us very absurd, but as we have no
power to change it the wise thing to do is to
recognize 1t and act accordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
CURRENT COMMENT,

THIS is WHERE THE FAST COMES IN.
(Rockland Opinion
Fast day was observed by the people eating
at an accelerated rate of speed.
NEWSPAPERS BELIEVE IN FARMS.
Maine Farmer.1
Are newspapers crying down farming and
farm life? We don't see it so, and don't
believe 1t; Instead, as we read them, and
have read them In the past, they take lust
the opposite stand, and when speaking out
are the champions of the farm.
WHY NOT SAY, WE JoLTED?
Auburn Gazette.l
Snail we volt" along in an electric car
or shall we ''ohm"? Or shall we do neither
OF these things but something which has a
richer flavor Of euphoDy about it? The
electricians want a word which shall ex-
press, progression by electric power Why
should not force" serve the term The word
Is already used by electricians to express
ELECTRIC power. and I'VE forced along in
splendid style" would at least be more ele-
giant than 1--WE volted"-to say nothing of
I'VE Ohmed."
ESTABLISHING A DESIRABLE PRECEDENT
boston Post1
A lady in Cincinnati went to the Probate
Court the other day and filed her will in
person. From its contents, which have been
made public, 1t appears that, among other
benevolent requests, she has set apart $10,-
wv AoA ehO 1uuhuluS VI dlI66 mower market
Her example is one that people of means in
other cities might well bear In mind when
puZzling how to dispose Of their money. The
love OF flowers is universal, but they are so
costly that but few can afford to crafty it
even in moderate way.
CORRESPONDENTS PAID WELL FOR THEIR
TROUBLE.
boston Herald
The Washington newspaper men who
were summoned before Senator Dolph's leak
age committee will get $153 each as witness
fees. That is paying them very handsomely,
considering the information they vouch-
safed Dolph's committee on their methods
of getting news. However, Dolph was de-
termined to investigate, even If the treasury
didn't lay up cent
THE TRUTH is ALWAYS STRANGE, YOU
KNOW.
Boston Post
Once in every three years the British Par
lament is called upon to appropriate q mat
ter OF $1400 for new uniforms for the eight
royal trumpeters, whose sole business it is
to fanfare" on those rare occasions of
state when blasts of this peculiar kind are
deemed indispensable. Besides these there
Is royal state kettle drummer, but he gets
a new suit only once in six years, an unjust
discrimination against Woodworking ar
tist After all, Mr. Gilbert does not need to
go beyond reality when he wants to portray
the follies Of court.
BALLOT RFoRM WILL FIX IT so.
lKennebec Democrat
That some day there will cease to be "gang'
And ''hangers-on" be only used to hang
That "corner loafers" some day may be said
To find "half Loaf worse than mo bread!'
That some day there'll be parties" at a loss
To know why other parties had "boSS."
That Law may some day put restraint on trade,
And trading votes felony be made!
That "heelers' same day may omit to heel,
And widow McGinniss' Pig likewise to squeal!
That all the "boys" will grow so old some day
Ihey'I cease from virtues paths to frisk away.
That workers at the polls" may some day work
AT honest labor, which just now they shirk,
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
The silver Sill.

1he new silver bill agreed upon by the
senate and House committees is neither the
Senate bill nor the Window bill Some of
the features Of the Senate measure annear
in 1t, and so do some of those of the Win
oom DILL On the other hand some of the
features OF both disappear. The new meas
ure is pretty complicated affair, and it will
puzzle fnanciers even to predict how it win
operate II 1t becomes flaw. 1t provides that
the Secretary of the Treasury shall purchase
$4,000 ounces of silver month, and in
payment therefor shall issue new kind of
treasury note in denominations from 81 to
$1,000. These notes are not to be legal ten
der. But they are to be redeemed on de-
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

1t is to be regretted that SO many Republi-
can members of the House were willing to
attack the civil service law and to vote for
It's indirect killing by refusing the needed
appropriation. Happily, however, the great
majority of the representatives stood by the
reform and saved the appropriation. The
Republican party cannot afford to take such
backward step as the abandonment of this
reform would be. 1t is pledged to its sup
port by platforms, and it is pledged to it by
every consideration of sound policy. The
great mass of its voters believe in it, and
though they may not be so noisy as the small
minority who want revival of the spoils
system, they count for a good many more
votes on election day.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
NOTHING AS GOOD.
Doctors Can Suggest TO Nathan Chase of
New Bedford No Substitute for
Huufss Remedy.

Doctors Can Suggest TO Nathan Chase OF
New Bedford No Substitute for
Hunts Remedy.
NATHAN CHASE of New Bedford Mass, under
date OF Jan. 80, 1890, says: my doctor told me
must not walk fast nor hurry 10 railroad trains,
but be continually careful of myself, as 1 should
be.liable to drop dead at any time, my heart being
badly affected. I could scarcely breathe then
after going upstairs. This was about three years
ago. My doctor said that he could not cure my
old machinery, because it was all worn out.
could not lie down. and had hard work to breathe
and after week of great suffering knew that
must die unless got immediate relief. l sent
io "a bottle Of HUNTS REMEDY, and after taking
my breathing was all right. OF course, at my
age (ahout 7S) am obliged to be careful but if 1
take cold or overwork take HUNTS REMEDY,
and it always relieves me. 1 have asked several
doctors regarding a substitute for HUNTS
REMEDY, but can find nothing so good. 1t has
Mr.: Chase is well known in New Bedford and
vicinity, where he has lived for many years, and
the proprietors of HUNTS REM DY will
pay Five Thousand Dollars to any person who,
upon investigation, finds any part Of the foregoing
statement TO be untrue.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
z. N: CRITTENToN, Sole Agent, New York.
marZ3 eOd1mDm
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

The Republican members of the New
York legislature have finally concluded to
pass the Saxton bill in form amended to
meet the objections of Gov. Hill. Though the
bill in the new form is far from satisfactory.
and throws the door open for many abuses
1t is probably better than the present system,
and for the Republicans to allow it to fail by
Withdrawing their support would be mis-
take. The public will understand why a
better law was not enacted and will not hes
itate to place the blame where it belongs
upon Gov. Hill.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
cuticura ResoIvent

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The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Odinance Relating to Dogs.

LIVERY owner Or keeper of dog shall annual
II ly on the first day Of April cause 1t to be re.
gtstered, described and licensed for one year in
the office of the City Clerk, by paying therefor to
said Clerk the sum of twenty-five cents, and shall
cause it to wear around its neck collar distinct
ly marked with the owners name and registered
number, and shall pay into the City Treasury for
such license one dollar.
Whoever keeps a dog contrary to the proyi-
sions of this ordinance shall forfeit ten dollars to
be recovered on complaint to the use of the city
All fines and penalties provided In the pre-
cedlng sections may be recovered on complaint
before any court Of competent Jurisdiction In this
city.
An other ordinances relating to licenses for
dogs are hereby repealed.
1t shall be the duty OF the City Marshal to cause
all dogs to be destroyed which shall be found al
large within the city without collar, as required
by these ordinances.
In case any dog shall be found loose or going at
large. contrary TO any of the foregoing provisions
the owner or keeper thereof, or the head of the
family or keeper of the house. store. office OF
other place where such dog is kept OF harbored
shall forfeit and pay sum not exceeding ten
dollars.
CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE,
April A, 1890. I
The above ordinance relating to dogs Will be
strictly enforced by me.
ape '' dtif
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

The most conspicuous assailant of civil
service reform in the House on the Republi-
can side was Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio, while
its most conspicuous defender was Major
Mckinley of the same State. Mr. Lodge of
Massachusetts also made very effective
speech in support of the reform.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

Cabinet crises in France have become so
common as to excite little attention, and
there is nothing very startling in the report
that new one is close at hand. Fren eh
ministers of late years have had to suit SO
many factions that their lives have been
brief and full of trouble
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL s6.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu
ncations The name and address OF the writer
are In all cases Indispensable not necessarily for
publication but as a guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake TO return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
Cured by Cuticura

have used your CUTICURA REMEDIES in two
cases where 1t proved to be successful. The first
was In the case OF boy year and a half old
HIS face and body were in a terrible condition
| took him to the Massena Sulphur Springs. hut
ne did not improve any. 1 was then advised 10
Try the CUTICURA REMEDIES, which did. He
REsoLvENT, when his skin was as smooth as
could be, and Is to-day. used the CUTICURA on
MS sores and the CUTICURA SOAP in washing
MN. he Is now five years of age, and all right
The other case was disease of the scalp, which
was cured by washing with the CUTICURA SOAR
and rubbing in the CUTICURA, one bottle of CUT
ICURA RESoLvENT being used. They have
proved successful in every case. 1t Is surprising
how rapidy child will improve under their treat
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

Our Methodist friends have apparently
been finding out how difficult it is to publish
paper without getting something objection
able into it. 1t was paper, too, issued but
once year. Perhaps, hereafter, they will
have more charity for other folks.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

Mr.. Beck, who is the most prominent Dem.
ocratic candidate for the seat left vacant by
the death Of the Hon. Samuel ]. Randall, is
free trader. That is enough to ensure his
defeat. Pennsylvania is not fond of free
traders
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
STATE OF MAINE.
A Proclamation by the Gov.
eYnor.

In accordance with a beautiful custom duly es-
tablIshed by the legislature of Maine and rapidly
becoming national In its observance, / hereby
designate and set apart
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
IT. i 8
MORNING.

100 pieces Cotton ChaIIies at 6
Ia cents per yard.
100 pieces 4.4 Cotton ChallieS
mt IL Q - cents per yard.
$50 pieces i7c Saiines at LIZ 1.2
cents.
as pieces ALI wool Dress Goods
mt 20 cents per yard.
100 DOZ. suede A button Gloves
az 20 cents per pair; actual value
100 DOZ. Ladies' Cotton Under
wear in Corset Covers. Chemises
and Drawers at 25cenfs each.
100 D0Z. Ladies' Jersey Vests mt
9 cents each; these Vests are used
loo Doc. E sas ;s-f iaG Ccy~ I.orar
ed Handkerchiefs at S cents,
worth 10 cents.
100 MIarseiiles Quilts mt 50
cents, worth $3.50.
Opening of IA fine line of Novel
ties and ParasO,s.
We offer this morning so La
dies Imported silk and Wool
Braided Wraps at 25 per cent.Ie>s
than we have offered them before
this season.
Black silks and Black FailIe
the most popular A merican man.
utacfurer, special bargains for
the next four days.
pieces Black FailIe Francaise
22 inches wide mt 8 90 per yard.
5 pieces Black FaiIIe Franchise
"a inches wide mt Sl.25 per yard.
pieces Black FaiiIe Franchise
"a inches wide mt $3.50 per yard.
3 pieces Black Failie Francaise
"a inches wide at $l.75 per yard.
Black GrOs Grain Silks at Sl.OO,
$l.25, $3.50 and $I.75.
These prices for 5 days only.
Every grade is warranted not
10 break or puIt in wear.
We call special attention 10 a
line of COIOred uOhairs at 62 I.2
cents per yard; been selling for
$I.OO per yard.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26

L. D0f females instantly relieved by that
new, elegant and infallible Antidote to
Pain, Inflammation and Weakness the
Cuticura Anti-Pain Plaster. The
first and only instantaneous pain-killing plaster
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The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
NOTICE.

DISTRICT OF MAINE.
Portland, April, 20, $780,
DURSUANT to the rules OF the Circuit Court
Il of the United States for the District OF
Maine, notice Is hereby given, that, HARklSON
M. DAVIS, of Portland, in said District, has
applied to the Undersigned for admission as an
attorney and counsellor of said Circuit Court.
APPS d3ts
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
Itching and Burning.

| have been afflicted since last March with n
skin disease the doctors called Eczema. NY face
was covered with scabs and sores, and the Itching
and burning were almost unbearable. Seeing
your CUTICURA REMEDIES so highly recon-.
CUTICURA and CUTICURA SOAP externally. and
REsoLvENT internally for four months. t call
myself cured, in gratitude for which make this
public statement.
MRS G. A. FREDERICK, Broad Brook, Conn.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
Covered with Sores

boy one " ar and n half old. Face aud
body in ~ terrible conditions, being COW
cred with sores. Sulphur springs fail.
Cured by Cuticura Remedies.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
EVENING SCHOOL

In Drawing aud Modelling in Clay. An evening
class will be organized at
C. |. F0XS STUDIO, 47S IL CONGRESS- ST.,
This class will be open until summer; and IA IN.
tended to be practical beginning for more Al
yaneed work next winter. Terms q, N moush
Applications received at above address or al 4
Grey street. apr25d2vy
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
PAINS AND WEAKNESS

,lRV'N Skin and Scalp preserved and beautifed
MI by CUTICURA SOAP. Absolutely pure
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-26
SUMMER RESORTS.
JACKSON, N. I'm. white mountains)
GRAY'S INN and COTTAGES.

This popular house will open May
AIM ~ 25th; greatly improved; office
4M1SR and dining room enlarged will
IIJ XEIAX accommodate 125 guests; fine
4.4k.s!=e9911fs5 streams for trouting; special
rates Tor June. Address c. W. GRAY, Proprie-
tor. aplSd2m