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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30
The Naturalization Cases,

The assertion of the Argus that there has
been filibustering in the United States court
for the purpose of retarding the naturaliza-
ton of the Biddeford aliens is entirely un
supported by the facts. The work of natural.
ization has proceeded as fast as was consis-
teLt with its proper performance as enjoined
upon the court by the Federal statutes. No
needless questions have been asked by any
body. The Argus appears to look upon duties
of the court in these cases as purely perfume
tory. just as 1t regarded those of the Bidde-
ford aldermen in connection with the revis-
ion of the voting list. That they have some
times been so regarded by persons upon
whom 1t devolved to execute them is only
too true. Thousands of men have no doubt
been admitted to citizenship, a careful exam
ination Of whose qualifications would have
shown'them unsuitable. Thousands of men
have been brought into the courts with their
names attached to declarations which they
had never read and never had read to them,
and often most superficial examination of
their qualifications has clothed them with
citizenship. Such procedure is essential
ly violation of the laws of the country.
There is no duty devolving upon our judges
which should be discharged with more
caution than this one. A man
when he becomes a citizens becomes
entitled to assist In making the laws,
In levying taxes, in managing the public
schools, and doing hundred other things
vitality concerning the welfare and prosperity
Of the commonwealth. For the proper per-
Torrance of these duties certain prepare
tion is needed. The native born prepares
himself by many years OF education
under our institutions. Much less prepare
tlon is required of the alien. Five years res
idence, good moral character, and an oath of
| allegiance to the constitution are about all
| that Is required. Certainly nobody can
claim that the government has not dealt
literally with him. Nobody can claim that
the conditions are too onerous or contain
any superfuous safeguards. Public senti-
ment today tends in the direction
Of imposing conditions more stringent rather
than Of weakening those already existing.
And 1t is not disposed to tolerate any negli-
gence on the part Of the courts in enforcing
the requirements of the law in their letter and
their spirit Every unprejudiced person who
has observed the proceedings in the district
| court for the last two days must admit thai
they have been characterized by the utmost
fairness. There has been no unnecessary
delay. there has been no ruling that has pre-
JUDGED in the slightest degree the cases Of
the applicants for naturalization, and no OBJ
struction has been thrown in their way BY
anybody. Every facility has been afforded
the applicant to prove that he pos
sessed the qualifications required by the laws
of the country. But that there should be
substantial proof Judge Webb has insisted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30
The Representative Caucuses.

The Republican caucuses last night to Sc
lect delegates to nominate candidates for
representatives to the legislature, were char.
acterized by the greatest harmony. In only
two wards did more than one ticket put in
an appearance In the other five the
delegates chosen were chosen without op-
position. The new plan of conducting the
caucus proved highly successful. The
voting proceeded quietly, even in the wards
where there were contests, and the check,
list was effectively used. There was no con-
fusion, no crowding, and the Democrats
who have been in the habit OF
gathering in some of the wards on
these occasions and attempting to
take part In the proceedings were onspicu
GUS by their absence. Everybody went away
satisfied that fair expression of opinion had
been had and that the gentlemen who were
selected had been chosen by voters who had
right to participate in the proceedings and
by none other. After the experience of last
night there is no danger that there will be
any desire to return to the old method. Very
likely some improvement can be made in the
new plan, in the way of making more definite
and uniform the requisites for participation
in the caucus. but just as it is now it is an
immense advance on the old system.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

services performed by them Of criminal mature
Although in the latter case the intention of
the Trainer was defeated, he has succeeded in
enacting law preventing some proceedings
on the part of officers, that If common report
can De believed, are common enough to re-
quire legislative prohibition. While aiming
az lark ne brought down crow. 1t might
De well In New York and other states which
Oy reason Of the many city districts are
likely to be represented by illiterate men. to
have an officer of the law department detailed
to draw up proposed statutes fer the use OF
legislators. Unless something of this kind
is done the statutes seem likely to become a
source of endless trouble rather than OF con-
venence and safety.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30
CURRENT COM MENT,
IN LINE WITH SENSE AND MORALS.
IDatrnif Trihuna [

IN LINE WITH SENSE AND MORALS.
detroit TribuneI
The anti-lottery bill is probably constitu-
tional. 1t undoubtedly is In line with sense
and morals. which are, theoretically at least,
at the basis Of all law, organic as we'll as
statutory.
THE HEIGHT OF ABsURDITY REACHED.
lBoston Herald
Some of the New York papers ought to call
off their New England correspondents.
When 1t comes to charging the Maine sn-
preme court with conspiracy against the
aldermen of Biddeford, the climax of alb
surdity Is reached.
THE DAY LIGHT BECAUSE THE NIGHT is
DARK.
Lowell (Mass) Courier.]
The Boston Herald finds that the reason
why the Senate Is so behind is because the
House has been so expeditions. This would
cause watermelon Is so red. Or the reason
why tortoise is slow is because hare is SO
fast.
THE COUNTRY TO BE PITIED.
Taunton, (Mass.) Gazette.]
Ii the Senate is to be a sort of old mans
home for part Of the country and a cosy
corner for lot of venerable millionaires
who seek its seclusi0n because they are moi
fit to do any other kind of business and arr
ready to pay we'll for entering it as they
would for club, the country is to be pitied
THE TARIFF TRAIN REPORT.
[Aibany Journal
The tariff bin is in bad way.-Oswego Palla
dunn (Dem.)
That depends on the point of view. To
our mind the bill is making good progress
1t went through the House at the rate of &
miles an hour. The rails were obstructed
when the Senate was reached and red lights
we've numerous. 1t moved along at 10.mile
rate until this morning, when all danger sig
nails were removed and large head of steam
week from next Monday and arrive at the
White House ON or before September 10.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

Two peculiar accidents which have re-
Gently occurred serve to show how long
training of the body and mind and straining
OF the nerves may serve to reduce man to
mere automatic machine, moved by touch
and go. Some months ago fireman in a
new York engine house sprang out of bed
In MS sleep, jumped into his rubber boots
and dropped down the sliding pole to the
engine room below. The fall woke him. and
he appeared surprised to find nobody elsa
there. He said he heard the alarm str,pa
and. obedient to the signal he turned ont
He was finally convinced that he had been
dreaming and went back to bed. In Brook
Ign last week. precisely the same thing &C.
CURED, only the man missed his hold on the
pole and was killed by the fall.
The explanation of course is
that both men, trained to be con.
stantly on the alert for the signal and to run
as for their lives, when they heard it, had
their imaginations stained to an Immature
pitch and heard the alarm when 1t did not
strike. Similar accounts have been given Of
railway switchmen who were required to do
certain things when certain whistles sounded
and there are many other Instances on rec
ord where mems ears have deceived them
In like manner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

The statute law is generally considered to
be the foundation stone upon which all things
rest 1t is extremely important therefore
that the laws should be drawn by educated
men VINO understand the use of the English
language. If this be not done, and every
legislator is allowed to frame claws. the gem
eral scope Of which he knows perfe city we'll
but which he cannot put on paper to save his
life, the result will often be as it is in the fol-
lowing cases, mere meaningless jargon. The
public laws Of the state of New York passed
by the legislature of 1890, contain this pro-
vision. ''"'' p-0
mo contract for :sprinklng shor -,
,'es anu more IMAM six sprinkling carts eA'ep'
Ano.ner section Intended to turn witness
ices OF poncemen MIDTOWN treasures reads
1.-THE chief of police or policemen shan ~. 70
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

Trae Of yor 9s7g read an account in the
cribed my case so exactly, that tborotit oes-
last resort to give them trial. WHEEL When asa
scratching myself, but went asleen singS, from
mediately, something had not doue for SeI I'M
the effect was so soothing. In about two wsels
could stand straight but not walk was SO vaa,
but my sores were nearly well. AS near as can can,
judge, the CUTIcURA REMEDIES cured me in
about six to eight weeks, and up to this date
Il. e., from January, 1875, TO January, 1887
have not been sick III any way, or have had the
least signs Of the disease reappeariug on me-
w. j. MCDONALD,
3732 Dearbon ST., Chicago. ILL.,, June 30 1877
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Contractors.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
- Mayors Office. City Building, until 8 O'clock
September I: 1890, for furnishing materials,
new grammar school building on Green street.
Plans, specifications and all necessary informa-
lion can be obtained at the office Of Fassett &
Tompson. architects, 90 Exchange street.
Separate bids viii also be received for the
plumbing, steam heating and ventilation Of said
building. Plans and specifications for the same
can De examined at the Office OF the architects
me right Is reserved to reject any or all bids.
=, proposals should be endorsed Proposals for
Grammar School Building" and be addressed to
HOLMAN 3. MELCHER,
Chairman Committee on Public Buildings
Portland, August %, 1890. ang23dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

The Argus is rather melancholy about 1t,
but truth compels 1t to say that SO far as
this congressional district is concerned there
will be no halt" In Reedism. Our esteemed
contemporary is to be congratulated on its
discernmeDt and its frankness. 1t is per-
fectly correct. There will be no halt in
Reedism ''as far as this district is con-
cerned." On the contrary, it bids fair to
make some pretty long strides on the 9Th Of
September,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

As the time for the Sawtelle trial draws
near 1t is noticeable that certain newspapers
recommence their work of constructing lines
Of prosecution and of defence and rearrapge
the whole thing on wholly new and i'm
proved plan. In the interest OF justice this
should cease or jury of men who have moi
read newspaper accounts of the tragedy AND
formed Opinions from them will never be
caaurnd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

70 N dIIl5 anu ItgS, lIII I was
laid up entirely, and from con-
tinually sitting on the floor on
a pillow, my limbs contracted
so that / lost all control of
them, and was utterly helpless.
My mother would have to lift
me out aud into bed. / could
get around the house on my
hands and feet, but / could not
get my clothes on at all, and
mad to wear a sort of dressing
gown. My hair had all matted
DOWN or fallen off, and my
mead, face, and ears were one
scao; The disease Continued
In this manner ,,ntiI 80
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

In several Western cities, notably Cincin-
natl and Atchison, Kansas, the school
boards have recently voted to discharge all
married teachers now holding positions in
public schools. The question has been
warmly debated, especially in Cincinnati.
but the opponents of the married women
have carried their point. They base their
action on the ground that woman's hus-
band is her natural supporter, and that
having elected to take husband she must
look to him for support instead of to the
city. II positions as public school teachers
are given out as public charity, instead of
cash stipend from the overseers of the poor,
this position is perhaps tenable. The gen.
orally accepted belief, however, is that teach
ers are elected for their fitness for the dis
charge Of their duties. There are many
duties which teachers especially
teachers OF the lower grades of
schools. are called upon to perform, that can
be better performed by women of mature
age and judgment who have had care Of chill
dren of their own. The teacher, according to
law and custom, stands in loco parents, to
the scholars. during school hours, and 1t is
perfectly reasonable to suppose that mar
ried woman could fill hei position as we'll at
least as young and inexperienced unmar.
ried woman could
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

Among the applicants for naturalization
In the United States Court was one mar
who had been exercising the rights of citi.
zen for some years on no better ground than
that his step-father had received naturaliza-
tion papers. Probably the Biddeford alder.
men had passed on the case in purely per-
functory way and certified that they believed
him constitutionally qualified to vote.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30
Notice.

THE stockholders of the Ocean Insurance
Il Company are hereby notified TO meet az the inc
eompanys offlce number 81 Exchange street. OF ot
Wednesday, the 10Th day of September heMs' az
10 a. m, to act on the following article 70 am
To see II the stockholders will direct an
power the directors to convey the salg Ia h. he
real estate any part at the price QUERY nenst
same at public auction on the 26tnu ueE " Secy.
Per order, JOHN ii. HUNT d2w
aug27
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

According to the Argus Of yesterday the
Biddeford aldermen were dragged from
their homes at midnight" According to the
Argus of the day before they came into towr
on the morning train attended by number
of prominent Biddeford Democrats.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30
Cuticura Remedies

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EY-Send for 'How to Cure Skin Diseases" 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

District Attorney Dyer Is to be congratu-
lated on having thus early in his official ca
reer won the enmity Of the Eastern Argus.
and become the victim of its ISLANDERS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30
AN ECZEMA II YEARS
Cured i'm Weeks. One OF the great
est Cures Ever Performed by the
Cutfcura Remedies.

At the age of three months a rash (which after
wards proved to be eczema of salt rheum) made
its appearance on my face. Physician after physi.
clan was called. None of them did me any good at
all. but made me worse. The disease continued
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING. AUG. 80.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu-
nicstions. The name and address OF the writer
are in ali 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, 1890-08-30
INV MY SIDE ACHES !

TSA Aching Sides and Back, Hip, Kidney
IA and Uterine Pains, and rheumatism re-
&EM iieved i'm one minute by the Cnticura
ISnnAnti-Pain Plaster. The first and
only instantaneous pain-killing plaster:
aug27 W&S&wlw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

The Boston Globe agrees with Senator
Blair when he says ''the great evil is not the
sale Of liquor, but its consumption" Says
the Globe:
This foolish habit of holding the seller to ac-
cOuntabity, instead of the drinker or of dividing
The responsibility between them. is about as
rational as it would be to hold the manufacturers
and sellers OF gunpowder responsible for all the
shooting ARRAYS Liquor. like gunpowder has its
legitimate uses, and those who rightly use it have
right to have their wants supplied.
Would the Globe advocate, because gun
powder is necessary evil, that it should be
sold promiscuously in all sorts of places,
exposed In heaps on counters alongside of
matches and kerosene oil? Or that pistols
and cartridges should be strewn around
everywhere to serve as temptation to per-
sons who felt like shooting other people !?
Most people have come to believe that powder
as well as liquor should be sold only in
authorized agencies, by public officers. and
under certain stringent regulations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

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 49, that &c. $3.50 and So.
Boys All Wool Knee Pants So, $3.50 and 81 that
were SIS, So, So. so and So.
Boys Knee Pant Suits S. that were $3.50 to IS.
Boys Knee Pant Suits Sc and $3.50 that So and
$40 each.
Boys 'Star'' Flannel Blouses, best quality $780,
that were $3.50.
Boys Ali Wool Fall Refers only So cheap at &c.
We have too many Boys Knee Pants in the nice grade
Knee Pants that worth So so to a. closing
them out at special sale. COME and see what you
can find at from 81. to $3.50.
Boys Long Pant Suits ages IL to Ia, &c. $3.50 andSS
Boys Long Pant Suits, ages IA to Is S., all wool
| So, $3.50, So and $40.
BOYS HATS the lowest prices for good quality Boys
Hats i'm the city, 25 35, so and rs cents and 81.
We are offering the best grades Of Mems double
breasted Prince Albert Coats and Vests at only SIS,
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 store or house jackets. The
price has been $S and So We are closing them out
for $3.50 and SIS each.
Lot of fine double breasted Coats and Vests, made
from high grade English wOrsteds, regular price S25,
now offered for SIS.
Mems and Young Mems Summer Suits and Trousers
cheap. Why? Because its the last of the and
would rather get the bare cost of them than carry
them It's your opportunity. You will save con-
siderable ON purchases made from us this week. We
closing out lots of bargains to clean up stock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30
WINGS DEPAR lent.

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-30

TIME sale of season tickets for grand stand re-
IL served seats for the coming Maine State
Fair will open Monday, Sept. LIST, at the Treas
urer's ONCE, Auburn Block, Auburn Maine.
orders for seats by mail accompanied by cash
will receive prompt attention. Price Of seats g
each for the week.
au27d4t Z. G. EVELETH, Treas
Morning journal and courier., 1890-11-17
Ef1Ia1nctal.

The Liquidation of Barring Brothers
 Causes a Shock in Wall Street.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 15.
 The shortest, sharpest shock the market has yet received followed the news just at the open ing this morning that the world renowned bank ing house of Barring Brothers had gone into liqui- dation.
 As the manner in which the news was received is elsewhere fully detailed it is sufficient to note here that the euphuism of the cable dispatches was disregarded and that the street instantly decided that the house had virtually made an as- signment.
 Although prices for Americans" came from London to points higher the street stampeded and stocks fell like plummet. There was a veritable panic of prices. In the two hours of business 900 600 shares were dealt in. As the de- linquient house and its American correspond ents, Messrs Kidder, Peabody & O., were most closely allied with the Atchison road there was special rush to '.get out of the shares of that property.
 From % at the opening they fell to 23l4. Can ada Southern tumbled 6l4, Lackawanna-which has been for some days the special object of bear attacks-fen s3s. St. Paul 3j4. Rock Island 5IS, Burlington and Quincy 65s, Union Pacific 8, Missouri Pacific 5I4. Louisville and other stocks in about the same ratio all round. The inactives and specialtes, of course, fell more sharply un. der forced sales-Jersey Central :. Pullman sIS and Michigan Central 1o The Willard properties Cor must we once more begin to call them the ex-vflards') were scarcely affected. Northern Pacific preferred, which furnished one-fourth of all the days transactions, fell off only fraction and closed on a slight net advance. Sales at the Board amounted to 3s4, ,s01 shares (silver certificates not includedD, against 4Ad. .599 shares yesterday and 5o7, ,ssl shares on Thursday. Closing prices reported over the private wires of BUNNELL & SCRANTON, Bankers and
Morning journal and courier., 1890-11-17
STATE CORREsPONDENcE.
North Haven.


 Nov. 1.-The special meeting of North Haven grange for confering the third and fourth de- grees was held in Memorial hall on Friday eve ning-a class of eight was receiyed-Mrs. E.. J. Peck, Mrs. Hannah H. Rudolph, John L.Rudolph, W. J. Bray Ralph o. Desmond, James R. Barn ard, E. D. Bronson and Arthur Button. Harvest feast in the court room; social time afterward. The next regular meeting will be held next Tues day evening" November is. The W. M expects to be absent, but the place will be ably filled by the w. l..
 Mir. c. M. Futile rejoices in the title of grand father this week, to the first child of Mrs Leigh ton of New Haven, formerly Miss Mamie Futile. MT. Stephen Morse expects to leave soon for Virginia to spend the winter with his sons.
 The Misses Barnes are succeeding nicely in getting subscriptions for flag for the school in District No. 2.
 On Wednesday as Mrs. Lawrence Todd was driving into New Haven two-horse team ran into her buggy, throwing Mrs. Todd out and cut tlng her face badly. One cut required number of stitches by a Fair Haven physician. Mrs. A. F. Austin was near and rendered valuble assist ance in caring for Mrs. Todd and getting her home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edgar Hemingway are the happy parents of a daughter.
 Judge Bray of Fair Haven was in town look ing over the town records on Saturday in the in terest of pensions.