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The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29

The opposition which Senator Sherman,
ex-Secretary Of the Treasury has shown all
along to the bill providing for the transfer of
the revenue marine service from the Treas
ury department to the Navy has at last crys-
tallized into substitute which he has Of
fered In the Senate. Under its provisions
the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized
to place on waiting orders, with waiting
orders pay, any officer of the revenue marine
who is totally disabled, or who is sixty-two
years of age, or who has sdrved forty years,
IL the disability Of any officer be not incident
to his service, he may be placed on waiting
orders on half pay, or dropped from the rolls
with years full pay. Oficers of the reve-
nue. marine shall be allowed 10 per cent of
their current yearly pay for each term of five
years of service; but the maximum of such
increase shall not exceed 40 per centum on
the yearly pay as provided by law. The
foregoing provisions shall be applicable to
pilots who have served ten years In the reve-
nue-cutter service, and pilots may act as in
speetors Of customs in the discretion of the
officers commanding their respective vessels
Promotions In the service shall hereafter be
made according to seniority and existing
Law. This substitute provides for the shelly
ing OF disabled officers, but does not create
retired list; it relieves disabled captain
from duty but does not provide for the pro-
motion of lieutenant to the vacant captain-
cy. which was the principal point made nv
the officers in their petition to Congress for
the change outlined by the original bill The
nature of Senator Sherman's objections to
the transfer Of the revenue marine to the
navy is well known. He claims that the
revenue officers duties are first and foremost
of police character, and that the instincts
and traditions Of the navy are directly coun-
ter to such constabulary matters. Therefore
he says to put naval osGcers into the revenue
service would result In great detriment to
that service. From his long experience in
the Treasury department and in the Senate.
Mr.. SheIman's opinions are entitled to great
weight, but It is doubtful IL his substitute
while it does not provide retired list for the
revenue marine, will prevail against the
wishes of the officers and of the Congress
men whom they have won over to their
viauc
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29

The news comes across the ocean that the
potato crop in Ireland will be far short of
the demand this year. This will mean
added distress to a people already heavily
enough burdened. Fortunately our potato
crop promises enough for home consumption
and for export 10 relieve some of the suffer
ing in Ireland.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29
PARALYSIS.

March, 1884. Miss W. is quite a singular a
case, being one of six sisters, all afflicted in the
some manner, losing the use Of their limbs gradual.
~ TO the age OF seven or eight years. and after that
time having little control over them Two sisters
died. The brothers are not thus afflicted, This
sister has had these symptoms increasing upon
her since her eighth year. Is now twenty-seven,
ana Tor the last year has not been able to walk
without two assistants. She suffers no pain. The
sisters have all had the best medical advice that
money could procure, but In no case has the
disease yielded to treatment.
The second week Of Miss WIS stay La orr hos.
pital she said her stomach was relieved of a faint
ness she had always felt. She was taxing four
tablespoonful of Liquid Food daily. Fourth
week. able to walk about the yard, and 20 up and
down stairs alone. Eighth week, color Improved.
eyes bright and clear much more cheerful, gain
ing in weight and health. Eleventh week has
gained eight (8) pounds In weight able to stand
alone ON the scales to be weighed goes up and
down stairs daily Alone goes alone to the CARRIAGE
to take her drive is cheerful and takes great IN.
terest In everything that is going on about her.
sews, reads, makes many little fancy articles for
friends, and is gaining daily.
May, 1880, called ON Miss w. mt her
home, and she is i'm good health, able Z
perform light duties, and enjoys life dali
je3o MWSFH
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29

The report Of the regular army officer de-
tailed to inspect the militia at the July mus
ter has been made public. 1t is in the main
complimentary to the officers and men, they
being, as the officer says. as well informed
In regard to their duties as any men who dc
not make the science of arms their regular
business could be expected to become. He
says that the additional stringency of the
rules governing the men while In camp has
borne good fruit, but that there is room for
still more Improvement Speaking of she
Portland companies, the inspector says:
There are three companies of the 1st r. giment
in that city. Owing to the activity of business IN
Portland It was found Impossible to get out the
required number OF men in one company. AL
though the law provides penalties for failure to
turn out when ordered, it is found very difficult to
compel attendance on military exercises when
these requirements conflict with the daily duties
OF civil lie. Employers are found willing TO allow
ment, but too many are still disposed to regard
these affairs as recurrence of the Old-time mus
ter day. They consider these occasions as sea-
sons al froiic, aud not as days of hard work and
valuable instruction, which they really are.
Up to within few years the musters have
been largely frolics, but the officers have
greatly improved the morale of the regi-
ments, and realizing that If the
muster is to continue the militia
must show themselves worthy of
public confidence, have done much to en-
title them to it. When employers of MEM
beers Of the militia and the members them
selves can be fully brought to understand
this, there will doubtless be full ranks in
every company at the musters.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29
FRIDAY MORNING. AUG. 30.

We do not reaa anonymous letters and comm.
nleations. The name and address Of the writer
are all cases Indispensable not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee OF good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserva
ammnnicatons that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29

Such bargains as we offer i'm both KNEE and LONG
PANT SUITS for Boys to IL years Of age not
found except at 255 Middle Street.
Boys Knee Pant Suits 81, that SO, $2.5 and &c.
Boys All Wool Knee Pants So, $3.50 and 81 that
were S., Sc, $50 and 49,
Boys Knee Pant Suits SIS, that were $3.50 to IS.
Boys Knee Pant Suits Sc and $3.50 that were So and
$40 each.
Boys 'Star" Flannel Blouses, best quality $780,
that were $3.50.
Boys Ali Wool Fall Refers only $3.50, cheap at &c.
We have too many Boys Knee Pants i'm the nice grade
Knee Pants that worth $3.50 to 81, we closing
them out at special sale COME and what you
can find at from 81 so to $3.50.
Boys Long Pant Suits, ages IL to H. S., and$S
Boys Long Pant Suits, ages IA to Is S., all wool
So, $3.50, IS and $40.
BOYS HATS the lowest prices for good quality Boys
Hats i'm the city, 25, IS, so and Is cents and 81.
We offering the best grades Of Mems double
breasted Prince Albert Coats and Vests at only SS
remarkable low price you'll say when you the goods,
the fit of them, make and trimmings.
MEMS NORFOLK JACKETS or Outing Jackets, just
the thing for Office wear store or house jackets The
price has been IS and $40. We are closing them out
for $3.50 and S. each.
Lot of fine double breasted Coats and Vests, made
from high grade English wOrseds, regular price S25,
now offered for SIS.
Mems and Young Mems Summer Suits and Trousers
cheap. Why9 Because its the last of the and
would rather get the bare cost of them than carry
them over. It's your opportunity. You will save
siderable on purchases made from us this week. We
are closing out lots of bargains to clean up stock
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29
HoNoRING HANNIBAL HAMLIN.
[St. Louis Globe.Democ craft

To Hannibal Hamlin has come an honor
which, we believe, has scarcely precedent
In the history of the country. As former
Vice President he has been entitled to have
bis bust placed in the Senate chamber, and
this has just been done. Hitherto, however,
the custom has been to defer this mark of
distinction until after the death of the sub
iect. An exception In Mr.. Hamlin's case is
probably due to the fact that quarter of a
century has passed since he held chat post,
and that, in any event, his political life is
ended. Nothing which he can do now, or
which be would De likely to do In any con-
tingency, will lessen the veneration with
which he is held by the people of the whole
country.
The probable effect which the renomina-
ton of Mr.. Hamlin would have had on the
events of the period Immediately after the
close of the war will for many years to come
be a subject of interesting speculation.
There are persons who contend that the
policy which Andrew johnson pursued
when the assassination of Mr.. Lincoln car
ried him to the Presidency was on the lines
which Lincoln would have followed IL ne
had lived. Lincoln's tact and hold on me
party, they say, might have averted the
strife which Johnson's obstinacy caused, but
his views of reconstruction we're the same as
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29
CURRENT COMMENT,
AN EXPERT OPINION.
TKennebec Democrat.1

Week from next Monday occurs the State
election. General Apathy has command of
the Democratic forces. and is ably supported
by the Democratic State Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29
FOR GOVERNOR,
Edwin G. BurIeigh.

FOR REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONGRESS-,
FIRST District-THOMAS b, REED.
second Dtstrict-NELSoN DINGLEY, JR.
1hard Dastrtct--SETH l.. MILLIKEN.
Fourth Dtstrict-CHARLES A. BoUTELLE.
CuMEE RLAND COUNTY.
Sendtors-Cbarles +. Libby, Portland.
Edward b. Mallet, Jr., Freeport.
Edward Moore Deering.
Leander A. Poor, Sebago.
6eCor7ey-Frank w. Robinson, Portland.
Clerk OF Coivts-Ben lamin c. Stone, Portland
sheriff Leander K. Cram, Portland.
1redsiwer-James NJ. Webb, Saccarappa.
Register of Deeds james M. Thompson, New
Gloucester.
Com1nissioner-Eltrid Lord, Windham.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29
AvING MONEY IF NOT MI
Lewiston Journal

Lewiston Journal
Portland's valuation is reported as having
increased one million dollars since last wear
If the population of Maine has not Increased
as much as that of some of the western
her people who were wise enough to Stick to
their own State are making and saving
money.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29

Tne insurance written upon he
lives Of Maine citizens by the UN-
ION MUTUAL LIFE INSUR
ANCE COMPANY during 1889
shows an increase over 1888 OF
more than One Hundred per cent.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-29
mIsCEI LANEOUs.

Big drive I'm Black Surah silIx,Dew
style weave and heavy diagonal
"a i'm. Black Surab,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-07
Worlds Fair Juggling.

Our Albany. y. Y. dispatch yesterday
left the impress on that there was no pros
pect for the worlds far $40 900. 900 bill 10
get through the legislature. The politicians
had jugged with it to such an extent that
it WIS regar ded as virtually a dead meas
ure. Our Albany dispatches this morning
indicate that there Is a far prospect that
the bill will become a law. In that event
the CHANGES Of New York for getting the
far VIII be better than those of any other
city. Congress will hardly ignore such an
offer as New York will be able 10 make,
viz, SIS, 100000 in cash-sl0, 900, 900 from
the state, and 100000 in private stock
subscriptions.
The effort that has been made to bring
politics into the question Of choosing a loca-
ton for the fair reflects no credit upon the
country. The fair is an industrial and BUSH
ness undertaking, and should be dealt with
as such. The aim of all of those who are
in position to have anything to do with
the fair should be TO make it as great sue
cess as possible All attempts to use it for
political purposes should be frowned upon
The republican press first charged the
democrats with wanting the fair in New
York so that Tammany Hall might control
it in the interest of the next presidential
election. There was no evidence that the
democrats had any such purpose in view
Ii soon transpired, however, that the rapub-
licans meant to control the fair, and that,
too, for political purpose The bill in
the New York legislature, making
an appropriation for the fair would have
passed without any trouble if Mr. Plat,
the republican boss of New York, had not
interfered to prevent it. He is the man
who has caused all the trouble that has
been experienced with the bill at Albany.
His effort to increase the number Of repub-
lican commissions created bad feeling and
blocked the passage of the bill.
1t must be said in behalf of Mr.. Depew
that he has worked honestly to get the fair
for New York. He has not attempted to
get any partisan advantage for his party,
or any personal advantage. His course has
been wise and liberal, and it has increased
the estimation in which he is held by his
fellow citizens. If as much could be said
for Mr.. Platt the $4,000, 900 bill would have
been passed several days ago.
There is no doubt that the fair ought to
be held in New York. 1t would be a sue
cess if it were held in Washington, st.
Louis or Chicago. because the American
people seldom fail in anything they under
take, but it would be much greater sue
cess if it should be held in New York. In
New York it would be worlds fair in
every sense Of the word. Ia any one of the
other ciUies named it would not receive
great deal of attention from foreign ma.
TONS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-07
The Girl Who Hints.
From the Ladies' Home Jour,

Naturally you didn't ask him. and you would
DO very indignant indeed if anybody suggested
that you mad forced the poor fellow into bring
ing you the flowers, candy, or in taking Won TO
the concert. No, you didn't ask him, but you
cOuldn have been any clearer about it than
you were when you looked into his eyes in your
most beSeechng way and told him how anxious
you were to hear the great violinist, how sweet
you thought violets, and how you did wish for
pound of chocolate. He didn't want to get
any of these, he hadn't the money to spend for
them; he DOESN'T get a very large salary; he
is trying to keep himself out of debt, and yet,
because he is generous and can't resist a pretty
girl, you have forced him into a dishonest posi-
tion THAT'S 1T, in plain English. When the
end Of the week comes and he is $40 short in his
money, a little bit on his board bill must wait.
his laundress cannot be attended to, and the
money that should go home must be apoogiZed
for. This is his first step toward not doing his
duty, and you have made him take it.
The American man is generous and when he
has the money he will invite you himself with
out your suggesting to him what you like or
what you think he ought to do. Besides the
harm you Go him, you are making yourself
vulgar-he has perfect right to go away and
say that he doesn't want to visit at your house
any more, because you hint and hint until he
has to take you to some place of amusement. or
make you presents, and,that, for his part he
cannot afford it. Continue as you are doing and
after while you will get the reputation among
men of being very undesirable girl TO know
and certainly no man who has heard of your
reputation TO get things out of men," will
want to ask you to be his wife. Better stay nj
home forever than go sef-nvited; better never
taste candy than eat that obtained at the high
cost of self-respect; better never smell a violet
rose, than forget, in your search for them
nifty of the rose that make them pre- eminent
among the flowers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-07
BRIGHT BITS.

WITH woman it is a struggle to provide
something for the inner man, and with man it
is an effort to provide something for the outer
woman.-4tchisoR Globe.
TEAcHER-Now. suppose you had Is cents
and spent five for school book, how would
you ascertain the amount you had remaining?
Head boy-Count it, sir.-COttGge Hearth.
EXCITED Boy-Come on. qlick The ould
man Is batin' the oud woman again.
Police Justice Why don't she come herself
II she wants TO make complaint, or have him
arreStedS
Excited Boy-She's too busy. She's got him
down aud is bumpin' his head on the 1ure.-
TeraS SiftiRgS.
HrRRrED PREPARATIONS = Good Minister
awaiting the appearance of the lady of the
house, What is that, my little dear?'
Little girl-1ly apron; Is goin' to put it in the
wash. Mamma got it all dirty.
She did?"
yes. sir; she grabbed it up lust now to dust
OIL the Bible. '-Netc YORK Weekly.
THERE was a very mad man in one of the
hotels the other day. He had left an order at
the Office to be called at O'Clock in order to
get train. The next morning at 7:30 O'Clock
said:
Mister B, wake oop, wake oop! Are you
awaken
Finally sleepy response issued from behind
the door. "Ye-es!''
Then quoth the porter:
Wen. go shape agin, sor. I called you to
let you know that your train hal gone sor!''
Buffalo Express
A MAN with a Shotgun said to a Bird:
IL Is all nonsense, you know, about shooting
being cruel sport. | put my skill against
your cunning that is all there is of it. 1t is a
fair game"
True" said the Bird, ''but I don't wish to
play"
why not?" inquired the Man with Shot
gun.
The game" the Bird replied, ''is fair, as
You say; the chances are about even; but con.
slider the stake. am in it for you, but what is
there in it for me?''
Not being prepared with an answer to the cues
ton the Man with Shotgun sagacously re-
moved the propounder.-Sdn Francisco En-
dntiHer.
Mr., SoREHEAD-If I live 1000 years shall
never have any more to do with policemen
they are frauds!
Mr.. Bighead-What's the matter now
Mr. Sorahe ad-Last night heard burglars at
the back door. / went to the front window
and after yelling for five minutes two officers
came. They wanted at first to lock me up as a
lunatic. BY the time they got into the back
yard the burglars had gone. Then they said |
had fooled them, and they wanted to lock me
up on charge of disordery conduct | re-
fused to go, when they changed the charge to
resisting an officer, and dubbed me unmerci.
, fully. This morning the police justice fined
me $40, and while was paying | made worse
break yet. The policemen were drunk the
night before and told the judge Il didn't
know they were loaded" Everybody laughed
except the judge. and he made it $40 more foI
contempt of court And there you are Have
no dealings with policemen, for the law is all
on their side -Ne1C York Herald
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-07
Great improvements

Il is not many years ago that peopie Travelled
on horseback or by stages; roW fifty miles a.,
hour is not fast enough for them Forneriv
people wrote letters that were weeks in rsae5
ing their destination; now the telegraph flashes
thought around the worli Formerly d0ctors
bed their patients for nearly every couuiaint.
now they use advanced science of the hivhest,
order. Prof. Austin Flint of b Isvue ColieSs
says: The JudiciOuS use of alcoholic stirnU-
lants is one OF the striking characteristics Of
progress in the practice Of medicine during the
last ma century" Prof. Henry Mott Pa. y
+. C. 5, says: by a most careful analysis I
have found Duffy's Pure Malt WhiskeT fires
from aduiteration or foreign substances. and il
deserves to meet with greet success - The Wi
known Dr. k. ". Hutchinson of New YORK saws.
highly recommend Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey
ana prescribe it extensively in my practice :,
Rev; q Wills of Princeton, Iowa, SAYS: y hava
used Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey with great ben
eflt to my wife, who is a confirmed invalid.
know from experience it IS pure aud most
valuable medicine. l am also using il in the
case OF my son, who is threatened with con-
sumption. am Presbyterian C clergyman ana
doctor of divinity, but / am not afraid to re-.
commend Duify's HALT Whskey as the purest
and most efficient tonic that know Of and nv
experience is a large one"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-07
Pictures in Watches.

From the Neto York Mail ana Express.
Il want you to make as pretty a picture as
you can. Bring out the soft expression of the
eyes, and be very careful about the mouth"
A young Wall street broker was giving these
directions to a ieweler down town recently. and
as he did so he laid his gold watch on the glass
showcase.
The Jeweler assured the young man that he
would nave perfect likeness of the young lady
made, and laid the watch away in a drawer
said; ~ 49,
Photographs in watches are becoming very
popular. The gentleman who Just left his
order here wants the portrait of his intended
wife placed in his timekeeper. The face of the
young lady will be photographed directly on
the inner case of the watch. During the past
month we have taken more than 500 photo
graphs and some very prominent persons are
among them"
What does it cost to put a picture In a
watch:' asked the scribe
About S15. All the work is done by French
photographer, who makes speciality of the
work and once pretty face is placed in a
watch by this method, it will remain as long as
the watch lasts. And another thing the chances
are that no matter how hard up the owner of
that watch gets, he will not part with that
watch -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-07

The republican majority was finally
forced t. report rules for the government
Of the House. The House did not consider
them yesterday. but Will do : at an early
day The reporting Of rules at this time
was not on Speaker Reed programme. His
plan was to dispose OF the contested election
cises before adopting rules, but he was
unable 10 carry it out The demo
Gratis, by their Obstructive policy,
virtually blocked the business of the
House. and, besides, quite number of in
fluential republicans became alarmed at the
speakers c purss and plainly told him that
they would not support any further his
unconstitutional aad revolutionary rulings.
They we're afraid that their constituents
would not support them, aud that is why
they determined not to support the speaker
There was a conference of Republican
leaders on Sunday, at which the situation
in the House was freely discussed. Il be-
came evident at that conference that there
would he a break in the republican column
If any more contested election cases were
taken up before rules were adopted. Some
Of the ablest of the republicans have.
from the beginning Of the speakers
arbitrary use of power, doubted the wis
dom of his course, and have acquiesced
in it only because of the party
pressure brought tn bear upon them.
OF course Speaker Reed, being virtually
beaten by the Obstructive policy of the
democrats and opposed by some of the
most influential members of his own party,
had hnN N
and that was to yield to the de-
mand of the democratic minority for rules.
Being chairman of the committee on rules,
he has it in his power to report rules, or
prevent any from being reported, because
the committee meets only on his call
The rules reported yesterday were I'M
doubtedly framed by himself. No demo
crat had any part in framing them. They
give the speaker very nearly the same
power that he has. been usurDng by his
arbitrary rulings They differ radically in
many respects from the rules of the last
House, taking from the minority much of
the power which it has heretofore possessed.
1t is understood that they were adopted
by the republican caucus, though not with
out many expressions of doubt relative to
the wisdom of them. If the republicans
are unit in their favor they will in all
probability become the rules of the House,
Notwithstanding the objections of the dem
ocrats Speaker Reed will force their adop-
ton by arbitrary rulings. With rules that
permit a partisan majority to do what it
pleases, the republicans will go right on
with their partisan work.