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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12

The passage of the Russian war vessels
through the Dardanelles in spite of the re-
moDstrances of the Sultan of Turkey is an
event of considerable significance. Turkey
has always maintained that no foreign YES.
sells of war should be allowed to pass the
Dardanelles. England recognized the power
Of the Porte to make this restriction In 1909,
and in the Egyptian War of 1882 80 the Brit
ish and French fleets were not permitted to
enter the strait, although the Russian fleet
from the Black Sea was anchored in the
Bosphorus. In 1841 the five great powers
fully recognized the principle; and in 1856
after England and France had thrashed
Russia In the Crimea, clause of the treaty
OF Paris affirmed the principle. OF course
the intent of this clause was plain. The
Black Sea is an immense body of water wash
ing the southern part Of Russia. Upon it
are several important Russian ports, includ-
ing Sevastopol, in the Crimea. Russia has
large naval fleet in that sea, and would be
able to increase it to any extent. Could that
fleet pass freely through the Dardanelles
Russia's power in the Mediterranean and the
east would be tremendously increased. She
would be within striking distance of the
Suez Canal, and might be dangerous on the
coast of all the Mediterranean countries.
France and England saw this possibility,
and in the treaty of Paris, In 1856, bottled
Russia's Black Sea navy up by clause af-
frming Turkeys old position In regard to
the navigation of the Dardanelles by war
vessels. Two years later the United States
frigate Wabash passed the Dardanelles and
anchored before Constantinope. The Turk
protested, but the commanding officers main
tanned that the United States, not having
been party to the treaty of Paris, was not
bound by its stipulatlons. The Turks
neither admitted nor denied this contention;
but they treated the Officers of the Wabash
with courtesy. In 1878, after the Turco-
Russian war, and when the powers of Europe
interviewed to prevent Russia getting too
much out Of defeated Turkey. the great
treaty OF Berlin was made, that treaty in the
making Of which Disraeli and his pupil
salisbury scored such a triumph. That
treaty hampered Russia in many ways,
ana among others in reaffirming GER
tam OF the clauses of the treaty of
raris, among them that relating to the
passage Of the Dardanelles by men Of war.
vi course the treaty Of Berlin was in the
nature OF a shackle, placed upon the limbs
Oh inc vigorous Russian giant by the CON-
oineu might Of the rest of Europe, which
feared 100 great an accession of power to
mussla as result of the victory over the
lurk Russia has SO recognized the treaty.
anu mas SHOWN disposition to eyade and
weaken IL whenever it could. 1t is ON this
account that the recent passage Of the Oar,
danelles by Russian war vessels IL eigniG
cant. The shackled giant is tossing ohont
and o course is producing much Interest
anon ose who shackled him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12

1t was less than month ago that MIR. j.
Sleat Fassett was appointed collector of the
port of New York. Every Mugwump paper
then declared that he was appointed simply
because Mr.. Platt wanted him and because
he would be sure to do the latter's bid
ding. A few days ago Mr.. Fassett was nom
mated for Governor, and every Mugwump
paper shouted that he had been nominated
because Mr.. Platt wanted him. Mr.. Fassett
cannot be collector and governor both. II
Mr.. Platt had wanted him for governor II
Is curious that he should have made him
collector; and If he wanted him for collector
in order to have man to do his bidding, il
is curious that he should have nominated
him for an Office which will prevent his re-
tanning the collectorship.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12

The Hon. Edward F. Jones's advice to
Grover Cleveland to beware Of Millionaire
Flower. whom Hill is running for the gov
ernorship. is probably inspired much more
by love for Jones than for Cleveland. Flow
or is in Jones's way, and the latter would
very much like to have Cleveland assist in
getting him out. Cleveland is shrewd
enough, however, to keep out of the fight
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12

We do not read anonymous letters and commu.
nIcations. The name and address OF the writer
are in all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake e. retain or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12

The nomination of j. Sloat Fassett is we'll
received by the Republi can press of New
York. The Albany Journal is especially
enthusiastic, saying that Judged from the
standard that every citizen should employ
Mr.. Fassett is an ideal candidate: his ability
fits him for Office to a degree which without
Disagreement of the man who will contest
with him for the high honor of executing the
will of the 100000 people of the Empire
State, is not surpassed or equalled in any
candidate whose name has been proposed by
the opposition" 1t only needs the spirit of
the Journal in the hearts of all the Republi-
cans Of New York to secure Mr.. Fassetps
triumphant election. The Democracy are
far from united now, and will be less so
after Hill thrusts his candidate. the Hon.
Roswell Pettibone Flower, upon them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12
Course Tickets $500, $500 and $500, according
10 location.


Band Ginoe
place MT stodd ~ ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12

The Minneapolis Board of Trade have re-
jected proposition looking to the union OF
the two cities of Minneapolis and ST. Paul.
The fighting between the two cities Will
therefore proceed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12
MONTGOMERY OPERA COMPANJ

OF BOSTON.
Miss N. Saome Thomas, soprano: Miss Carrie
Dean, mezzo soprano; Miss Alice Garlic contralto;
Sig. Ricardo Rcci, basso; Mr.. Frank w. Miller
tenor; MIR. Alexander James, comedian; Mr., Mil
ton Q. Smith, conductor; Mr.. james A. Montgom-
cry, baritone, and an orchestra of IL musicians
ettas: OP>-
absent Without Leave" Ofenbach sThe
Iroubadour," Lecocq; "Titto," Well.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12
FINANCIAL.

INVESTMENTS.
We Offer Subject 20 sale,
city Of Portland 4s due 1S02-l9l2
CITY Of Portland SIS due 1907.
CITY Of Wssihrook As due 1884 and 1895.
City Of Saco As due 1901.
City Of Belfast SIS due 1888.
City Of Bangor SIS due 1899.
City Of Cleveland, Ohio, rs due 1888.
CITY Of Columbus, Ohio. SIS dus 1901.
City Of Toledo, Ohio 4 1-2s due 1888, 1904 & 1903.
Maine Central \. R. SIS due 1884.
Maine Central R. R. rs due 1888.
Maine Central R. R. rs dus 1912.
Leeds & FamlnOion R. R. SIS Due 1886.
Portland & 0gdsnshurg Railway SIS due 1908.
Denver Ctr Cable Railway Gold SIS due 1903
Cleveland City Cable Railway Gold SIS due 1903.
Portland Water Co. SIS due 1885,
Portland Water Co. As due 1927.
WalertoWn. Mass, Water SuppIJ Co. SIS due 1905.
Des Molnes, Iowa. Water WORKS SIS due 1909.
La Grange Light & Water Co. SIS due 1910.
Kansas City. Kansas. Water Co. SIS due 1907.
SWAN & BARRETT,
Bankers,
aug25 DIFF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
COMFORT POWDER
FOR THE BABY!

IN the case of infants the care of the skin
is of great Importance.
SCALDING from urine, and the resultant
eczema and chafing frequently cause the
most intense pain to the infant, and is more
frequently attributed to collie than to its true
cause. Words can hardly describe the in
slant and great relief resulting from the use
of COMFORT POWDER. Baby Powders are
usually made of powdered rice CT starch, and
a few hours after being applied they swell
and ferment. and the trouble is increased In
stead of relieved.
IF the child's skin is already red and
eczematous, first apply COMFORT POWDER
freely. and in an hour or two wash with
warm water and fine. pure soap. Dry
thoroughly by patting gently with soft
cloth. Then apply the COMFORT POWDER
two or three times.
AVOID washing as much as possible con-
sistent with cleanliness. but keep the skin
dry and well powdered.
WHEN the skin is healthy, the constant
use of COMFORT POWDER will preserve it
and add greatly to the comfort of the child.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12
INFANTS scALD HEAD.

THIS is really form of eczema, coming
upon the scalp of the newborn babe, and
under ordinary treatment it is often many
months before it is completely eradicated.
ITS MANAGEMENT should be, at first,
thorough cleaning Of the scalp with pure
white soap and warm water. Then COM
FORT POWDER should be rubbed into the
skin several times daily. Keep the scalp
clean. but use as little water as possible after
the first cleaning. relying upon the dry Pow
der to bring the scalp into a natural cendi-
ton.
NO DOSING will be found necessary If
COMFORT POWDER is used. 1t is soothing,
cooling. healing, cleanly and effective.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12
ILLUSTRATED LECTURES BY JOHN
STO D D A RID.

:, Two Lectures-Subjects- No. "Me NE rom
me me F Hsn S1an asd to the Gapta No
last appearance for two years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12

The Non-Forfeiting Free Tontine
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
probably secures to the insured a
larger cash return for his. outlay by
reason OF the Tontine method of dis
tributing the Surplus than he could
secure In any other way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12
PROF. s. Z. KELLY'S
THE LILLIAN DURELL OPERA COMPANY.


80 Artists, Chorus Orchestra and the following
Principals, in Ambrose Thomas Charm
ing Opera "MIGNON."
Miss Lillian Durell, Prima Donna DIR. G. Rob
Clark (of the Ruggles), Basso; Mr.. J. @. Bartlett
Tenor; Miss Lauella Wagner, Soprano; Miss
Mary BOsley, COntralt0; Mr.. w. IL. Dodd Bari
tone; Mr.. Alex Emslle, Baritone; Dir. Leon
Tickets. 500 and rs cents.
Engagement of the Millionaire Minstrels,
Primrose and Vests MinstreIs.
Tickets s1.0O and rs cents.
Lecture by the Famous Explorer, Traveller and
Writer, MR.. PAUL b.
DU en- AILLU.
The Country of the Dwarfs. Wild Life Under
the Equator. The Viking Age, Etc.
Tickets, 10 aud so Cents.
The Farce Comedy Leaders, EVANS and HOEY,
in Hoyt's Best Play,
A Parior Match
Edition De Luxe.
Tickets..... and so cts
THE ROSTONIANS
I'm New Opera.
Course Tickets $500, $500 and $500, ACCORDING
to location.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12
Grand Concert by
NJ 8 g g. a. ary 4 o we,

Miss MAUD POWELL, the famous Viollnist; the
LOTUS GLEE CLUB, and other
eminent artists.
Tickets. 90 and rs cents
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-12
THE RoSToNJANs

Sixty artists in New Opera. Orchestra of IA Bos-
ton Musicians, and all the favor
ties In the cast
llckets.. 90 and rs cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-23
The Pennsylvanis Republican League.

The executive committee Of the Pennsylvania
league of republican clubs has met and ad-
journed. and Senator Robinson is a winner. If
he is not elected president of the league at the
session this afternoon, then indications are de-
ceptiye. The first business called up yesterday
was the application of the mushroom clubs for
membership. Mr.. Harr of Philadelphia moved
that all be excluded which we're not in exist
ence on July 16, and although Sheriff McCand-
less of Pittsburg made gallant effort to amend
by extending the date to September l, he was
not successful and the original resolution went
through.
The vote overwhelming. there being
twenty five Robinson and seven DalZell men.
Mr.. Robinsons friends were not content with
this but succeeded il keeping all persons from
the floor of the convention who were not del
egates. This will prevent a scene of enthusiasm
when the name of Mr.. Dalzell is presented by
City Solicitor Moreland of Pittsburg. The roll
call was also so arranged that Allegheny clubs
will vote first. This will permit PHILADELPHIA,
clubs to poll the last votes and the election of
Mr.. Robinson will come amid wave of great
enthusiasm. BY Mr.. Dalzell's own statement
the election of Mr.. Robinson will be certain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-23
MCCARTHY THE WINNER.
Amer Twenty-One Rounds He Knocks Out
Tommy Warren.

The three thousand people who assembled at
the Olympic Club in New Orleans last night to
see the Fight between Cal Mccarthy and Tommy
Warren for purse of 81. 800 witnessed the best
ana most scientific contest ever held in that
CITY, The two men were SO evenly matched
that II was not until the seventeenth round that
the winner could he named with any degree Of
certainty. After this it was plainly evident
that Warren was not in it.
Mr.. Charles Dixon, a member OF the club, en-
tered the ring few minutes before the hour
set for the fight and announced that it was to
be strictly glove contest. at the same time
stating that John Duffy, professor of the Co
iump;a Club, was TO act a referee
Promptly NJ O'Clock the men entered the
ring After the usual ceremony of weigh
Ing The gloves. &c, time was called at $40.
For the first two rounds very little was ac-
complished. both giving and taking. The
third and fourth, If anything, were in Warren )
favor.
In the fifth Mccarthy got in a stinger on
WarreH's left eve drawing blood, and from
tins point on il was for this he aimed. In the
sixth Warren got in some good body blows,
receiving several smashes in the face In re-
turn.
The seventh and eighth were about stand
of.
In the ninth Mccarthy received number
of face blows and went to his seat slightly
winded.
He freshened up in the tenth, which ended
in his favor.
In the eleventh and twelfth neither could
claim any advantage.
The thirteenth round resulted in Warren
having the best of it. Not much was accom-
plished ny either of the men in the fourteenth
round.
In the fifteenth Warren got in swinging
right-Eand blow on McCarthy's face. In the
sixteenth Warren began &c show the effects Of
the fight.
From the seventeenth Mccarthy had it pretty
much his own way
In the twentieth Warren groggy he
fell. but managed to get On his feet before the
bell tapped for the twenty-first round. Warren
went gamely TO scratch on the call of time. but
Mccarthy, fresh cricket, punished him at
will This time Warren went down and could
not respond, and the fight was awarded to
Mccarthy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-23
Thorn:on's Stony Con,radicted,

Samuel W. Thorn:on's story that he and his
sister-in-law were swept out to sea at Coney
Island were picked up by passing vessel and
finally landed on the Florida coast has received
a check in the statement by Pullman car con-
ductor that they had come through on his train
from New Orleans. The conductor says that
they got on the train at the depot in New Or
leans on Friday night and came all the way
through to jacksonville with HIM arriving at
Jacksonville at $50 pm Saturday. He is posi-
tive as TO their identity and produced two other
passengers who We're ready to swear to it.
Thornton and his companion according to
their own story were a Spanish vessel on
that day III the Atlantic ocean. Both deny the
story OF the conductor very stoutly, but
Thornton grew pale and nervous as the con-
ductor brought dozens of incidents on the
train 10 the recol.ec non of the pair. They
are beyond any doubt :. W. Thornton and Eva
Jewell of Brooklyn, who disappeared from
there nearly four weeks ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-23
THAT GREAT LUMBER TRUST.

What Mr.. Thomas w. smith Has to Say
About Its Objects and Operations.
"A dispatch from Norfolk. Va, gives notice
of the formation of gigantic lumber trust
with capital of $40. 1000 900 to control the lum-
Der interests of North Carolina and raise prices.
One of the subscribers to the trust. it was
stated, was Mr.. Thomas W. Smith, lumber
merchant Of this city.
reporter Of The STAR called upon Mr..
Smith this morning and talked with him about
the trust Mr.. Smith said: s,The sensational
dispatch resolves itself into company incor-
porated by law. its capital 100000 and its OBJ
OF the manufacturers and consumers of
lumber in this wise. Under tine present
manner of manufacturing North Carolina pine
into flooring. ceiling and partition. each mill
will have its @wp STANDARD OF qualities and
grages. One will sell 10 lumber dealer. say,
in Maryland, 2 caT load Of flooring, and then
another mil! man sells the same dealer another
car load the two car loads are put into the
same pile and the mixed flooring is delivered to
a building. The builder finds that the boards
do not match, the tongue Of one board is too
large for the groove Of another. or the thick
ness is not uniform. The builder complains,
the dealer refuses to pay for either car load
and a costly trip has to be made by the mill
man or make q large reduction in price to OBJ
tain settlement. The main object of the
organization of dealers in dressed North
Carolina pine is to prevent this trouble
by organizing and then adopting a uniform
standard of gauges and qualities TO govern the
manufacture of North Carolina pine. an in
dustry which has grown to- such proportions as
TO command the attention of all OF the building
interest of the middle and eastern states"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-23
Suicide of u Crochety Old Man.

J. E. Thomas, aged eighty-four. cut his
throat with razor at McConnellsville. Ohio.
on Monday. year ago Mr.. Thomas retired
from his farm and purchased residence 'front.'
ing on the public parade grounds. where for
twenty years the IcConnelisville boys have in
dulgcd in the national game of base ball I'M
mole,ted. Mr.. Thomas. whose house was sit
uated just back Of the home plate. was not ac-
customed to the noise attending an exciting
game and his residence aud property suffered
considerable damage from foul tips. The an
10 the bail playing. This aroused public indig-
nation to such pitch .ha. life had been mace
a burden to him. He had been boycotted by
old friends and hooted at by the yo1ng people.
Monday morning he went down the street TO
get shaved. and so intense had the feeling be-
come that the barber refused to accommodate
him. lie Ihen purchased razor, went home
and cut his throat from ear TO ear, severing his
windpipe. He was the wealtbies: residrut of
tine county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-23
WORLDS FAIR BUILDINGS.


WhI do 90 shortly.
England has chosen the site for her govern
ment building at the worlds fair. Germany
has got down to one or two sites and her selec-
ton will be announced during the week.
Sir Henry Wood and Jas. Dredge, the En-
glish commissioners. have decided on the
prettiest spot in jackson Park-the ground
now occupied by the Stone pavilion, right on
the lake and commanding a magnificent view
of the exposition buildings and grounds in
every direction. The grant of the site was
confirmed by the grounds ana building COM
mittee. The exposition directors fclicitate
themselves that so great a nation has shown
such interest in the worlds fair by making
preparations at this early date to erect its own
building.
The foreign commissioners have had talk
with Mrs. Palmer. president, Of the board Of
lady managers. The commissioners suggested
to Mrs. Palmer that the exhibits of women's
work in Europe would have much more value
II they we're collected under the direction of
special committees composed entirely of women
appointed by their respective governments
Sir Henry Wood particularly emphasized the
added interest it would give the exhibits Of
women if they were allowed to organize sepa-
rately and have the entire management of their
own displays.
Upon the assurance Of the commissioners
that her request would carry great weight. Mrs.
Palmer said she would AK each foreign gov
eminent to provide such n committee as had
been suggested to cooperate officially in the
Developments in womeus work in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-23
An Average Girl Talk. Back.

To tie EDITOR o. The Evening Star.
We learned from the Saturday EVENING
STAB that 1.-THE average gIrl is born
sponge" For this information we are indebted
10 an anonymous youth, who, il appears. has
been victimized by one young woman
possessed OF more assurance than delicacy. and
hence the entire sex Is thus arraigncd.
The text. however. Is a suggestive one and
Ike . boomerang may strike both WAYS
Granting that here and there NAV be found a
girl who looks upon the contents of a Young
mans pocket book as her natural prev-aud no
one more cordially de.osts and depIores suc,
girls than the Preseat writer-what Oh the
other hand. of the drOyes OF yoIng men. who
season after season accept the hospitality of
their young lady friends aul never dream of
acknowledging il b. much a. pound Of
candy or a bunch OF NoWe-s-tO whom even =
party call is often af,erthOught of some six
months duration, while The mad extravaganza
Of an invitation to the theater in return for
countless invitations To card parties. dances
boz parties. afternoon teas. &c does not erei.
remotely enter into their philosophy?
The girls of Washing ton. were they SO
minded, might furnish list of these young
men. and il would be long one. containing
certain painful surprises Ior many selfshly
compliment youth. serenely conii'!e Mt OF being
Q universal fayorite with his irdy friends
In the light of such a showing l. might well
be asked: Which Is the greater sponge" the
average girl or the average young man? And
the girls VIII promise in advance to make 10
appeal from the verdict of any fair minded
tsry-
Fortunately. however all men are not ''aver-
age. IL Is even doubtful il the majority would
think OF entering complaint because 10 their
other attention. their lady friend. fail &c add an
occasional soda water treat. willis a few-a very
few--are SO far above the average rs 10 ignore
The natural exemption claimed by the average
Washington youth to the duties Of hospitality
and extend with u courtesy ~ refreshing ns N
Is rare an occasional reciprocal attention. A.
70 he plaintive and ume-honorei wall that il
70 80 expensive 20 take siri To the iheater-
wha. with the flowers. Carriage and supper
afterward man is out Of half a weeks
salary with all that the girls are perfectly
familiar and are equally aware, with the Young
uaen. Of the shallowness OF the subierfuge.
Tie enjoyment of a good plny alone is
pleasure enough for the majority OF girls The
howsrs, carriage and supper they care nothing
about and wOuldnt get If they did for they
know well the young nan that he only
mentions all these by way of appearing pos
uessed of bank account which he might draw
upon were be not fearful Of being imposed
upon.
Perhaps 10 was with some idea Of getting
even" With such a provident youth that the
young woman. severely scored by the
plaintve plaintiff of saturday STAB, ordered
The - worth of flowers
A. ell events there two sides 20 :he qucs-
ton, the reverse sid. OF which some Of oar
Eildsd youth might 40 we'll 10 ruminate.
AZ AVERAGE GEL