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The critic., 1891-02-03

A FEW DAYS AGO we called attention to
the absurd fallacy upon which most of
the proposed solutions of the negro
question are based. Nearly every wise
acre, journalistic or otherwise, who under
takes to discuss the issue and to suggest
remedy, takes for his hypothesis the al
legged increase of the black over the white
population in the Southern States. As a
matter of fact there is no such increase.
The whites are multiplying much more
rapidly than the negroes. In Louisiana
twenty years ago the two races were
nearly equal in numbers, the whites
having only few hundreds the advan-
iagc. In 1880 the whites were several
have increased their lead about 100
per cent. over that of 1880. In Alabama,
according to the census of 1880, the whites
numbered GG2,0O0 and the negroes co.,
OO0. white plurality Of G9000. Ac-
cording to the census of 1890 the white
plurality is now 1896. Indeed the
conditions are such that no other result
could be expected. The blacks do
not recruit their numbers by immigration
as the whites do. They do not show as
great a normal increase as the whites do
while the latter, in addition 10 this SUI
reriority, are multiplied every year by
large accessions from the Northern States
and from abroad. There is no problem.
Such as there was twenty years ago has
been solved by the factors of time, inteli-
gence and industry and by the rapidly
growing predominance of the white popu-
lation. Before the next census is com
pleted even cranks at home and mis-
informed meddlers abroad will have
stopped cackling over "the race problem
The critic., 1891-02-03

The ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS are talking
about substituting Governor FIrER or
Judge GRESHAM as their candidate for
Senator, in place of Ex-Governor OGLEsDY.
In the meantime, the three farmers are
nursing the balance of power.
The critic., 1891-02-03

Born SENATOR'S VOORHEES, and TuRPfR
are in favor of the election of United
States Senators by the direct vote of the
people Of State. So, too, presumably,
are ex-senator McDoNALDand ex-Goycrner
GUAy.
The critic., 1891-02-03
THE ORIGINAL COMPANY OF
JUBILEE SINGERS

From Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.
Mrs. MAGGIE l.. PORTER-C0LE, Soprano.
Miss LAURA A. WELLS, Soprano.
Mrs. IDA NJ. TAYLOR, Soprano.
Miss JENNIE II. CIIEATIIAM, leading Con-
trnlto OF Mozart Society of Fisk University.
MIR. GEORGE Il. BARRETT, Tenor.
MIR. CHARLES W. PAINE, Tenor.
MIR. j. &. FOWLER, First Dnss.
Mr.. j. n. CALDWELL, Second Bass.
Miss WILEY A. BENCHLEY, Pianist.
he wild, plaintive and characteristic melo-
dies OF the South. The only company that has
now, or that ever had in its history, ono OF thu
original singers that left Nashville on the 9Th
OF October 1871.
"1hose songs as you sing them go TO tns
heart. They 80 through and through onc."-
Emperor OF Germany.
"it gave me great qualification. ."-Qrcsn
Nictorio.
"Isn't It wonderful! never heard anything
Ike it, Gladstone.
~ he music Il above criticism. For It can
not lie classed with any oth,r."-San Diego
Union.
Seats %, 70 and % cents. For sale mt Droop's
Music Store, commencing Wednesday, Janl-
nry 2s. fcs-lt
The critic., 1891-02-03

members of Congress to use all honorable
means for the speedy consideration and
passage of the bill Another was in favor
of the speedy consideration and passage
Of the bill Yet third requested the pas
sage Of the bill One would think from
this triplct of resolutions that the Indiana
Legislature was exclusively composed Of
Union cx.prisoncrs Of war. But IL isn't
The critic., 1891-02-03

The INDIANA Legislature would seem to
be in earnest in desiring the passage of
the bill pensioning Union ex-prisoners of
war. At any rate, yesterday there were
presented 10 the House three memorials
On the subject. One requested the Hoosler
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
PERSONAL ARD PECULIAR.

Judge James Campbell of Philadelphia,
who recently celebrated his eightieth birth
day Is the only survivor Of the Cabinet Of
President Pierce, whose postmaster. general
he was. He is also one OF the few remaining
who were conspicuous In ante-Rebellion
pc litics. he Is the only one living who was
on the old Common Pleas bench, and he was
the last Judge appointed.
Thirty-six men and women, all destined
for missionary work in foreign lands, were
given farewell reception in the rooms of
the American Board in Boston Wednesday.
Oae-half of them are going out for the first
time, the other half returning after period
OF rest In this country. OF the SO, IA are
men, nine of whom have wives. and Is are
unmarried women. Five are destined for
Turkey, 10 for India. for Japan, 8 for
China, for Africa, and / for Austria.
Miss Katharine l.. Miner, one CT the Board
of Lady Managers of the Chicago Exposition
from Louisiana, is an equal partner with
her brother in the management Of fve-
thousand-acre sugar plantation In Louisiana.
Both shared alike in the labor of developing
1t to its present remarkable prosperity. The
brother and sister inherited property, They
have now 1900 acres under cultivation, and
this year have made 100000 pounds of su-
gar. They do everything from planting the
cane seed to making the finest coffee sugar.
Their wagons, and even the brick they use,
are made on the plantation. They have
about 450 people in their employ, and In her
brothers absence Miss Minor has often had
the entire charge of everything for months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
The Lottery. Law.

The opinion of the attorney general of the
United States that the law prohibiting the
use of the mails to the Louisiana lottery is
constitutional and will stand, is not necesse-
rily conclusive; but 1t is probably exactly
right and In line with wha. the court would
decide. OF course the lottery would not
have brought this question up If the law had
not hurt the business severely. No act of
the last Congress has had more immediate
is effective itself and has been enforced with
vigor. Frequent prosecutions have driven the
advertisements out Of the newspapers, and
the arrest of several persons who were sur
reptitiously using the mails, including the
presidents of the Louisiana and Mexican
companies, has about killed the business by
letter. OF course the express companies still
do some business; but the fact that the capt.
tai prizes Of both the Louisiana and Mexican
lotteries have been reduced one half attests
the severity Of the blow the business has re-
celVed. Ii the people Of Louisiana, when
they vote next spring, will refuse renewal
OF the charter of the Louisiana company, the
lottery business will receive its death blow
IN this country. No other state but Louisi-
ana would think Of harboring IT, The
strength and unanimity OF public opinion
~lons the people of this country upon this
auU'ee. 20 remarkable. considering the stand
NY loVtelies once had 1t is not many wears
since lottery was recognized as a legitimate
~ '"un'ning public enterprise,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

whether OF governmental. or a charitable
nature. Considerable of the land of Maine
was disposed of by Massachusetts land
lottery, which was patronized by the most
respectable people Of the old puritan colony.
The present unanimity of the people Of the
country in prescribing the Louisiana lottery
shows that the public mind has become
awakened to the evils of the business. A
tenderer public conscience accounts for this
In measure; and another cause is the extra.
ordinary business which the Louisiana Icom-
pany have done. The old lotteries were
wrong but not very troublesome. The late
ones are no orse but far more destructive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

The New York Democrats are discovering
that Lieut.. Gov. Jones is very absurd sort
of person, and that his bolt of the Demo-
cratic ticket will involve nobody but him
self. They should bear in mind, however,
that this absurd person was chosen by them
to the second position in the New York State
government. and would have succeeded to
the first had Gov. Hill resigned the governor
ship when he was elected Senator. Jones
may be ridiculous-there are many signs
that he is-but 1t hardly becomes the Democ-
racy TO cast stones at him,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

we do not read anonymous letters and commu-
ntcatious. 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 70 retain or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
OF INTEREST TO INVESTORS.
Safe, Profitable and Where You Can
Nee 1t.
6 Per CENT GUARANTEED.
Much More Probable.

The Hall Moving Machine Com
pany offer for sale $4,000 OF
preferred stock The Chapman
Banking Company of this city
guarantees upon this stock a 9
per cent dividend, payable semi
annually, for three years, the first
dividend being payable Septen-
Der is, 1891. In ADDITION to
the diyidend guaranteed IL can be
readily shown that the stock is
also certain TO draw n contingent
dividend much larger than that
guaranteed. In our Judgment IL
cannot fail 10 pay better than 20
per cent.
The company Is the owner of
patents which are conceded TO be
of the greatest value, and which
many expert machinists predict
will evOIutiOnize the manufac>
ture OF mowers. The company
has already more orders than it
can fiI the present year, and un-
questiOnably has n future of
exceptional prosperity. Among
those Interested I'm this enterprise
are several Of the strongest men
OF Portland and vicinity.
Until April list, unless previous
iy withdrawn, this stock will be
sold mt par after that date, at par
and accrued guaranteed divi.
dend.
The stock Is offered solely for
the purpose OF extending the
plant and building and equips
ping n new factory.
We shall be glad TO give full
particulars Of our property and
our plans % any investor who
will tall at our factory, ~ Com
mereiai Street, Portland, or 10
furnish like information by mail
20 any who prefer TO make inquIr-
les In that way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

The New York Times (Mugwump) says
that sin respect to native ability in respect
to experience in State affairs and to fitness
for executive duties Mr.. Flower is vastly
oyermatched by Mr.. Fassett"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

In two words the representative OF the
Kings County Democrats "sized up" nos
well P. Flower. The "famooyant miliioh
aIre" will be the head of the Democratic
ticket throughout the campaign.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
Profitable Dress Making and MIIIIusr Room,

fully equipped In large manufacturing townnear
Boston; ON account of illness OF owner an early
fee Of EDWARD G. STEVENS 4 co, 400 Sears
building, Boston, Mass. sep15d5t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

Pro bably the escape Of Balmaceda is
lucky thing for the Chilian iunta. They
have not got to settle now the exceedingly
perplexing question Of what to do with him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

The Non-Forfeiting Free Toptine
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
anords choice at end OF Tontine period
OF cash, Annuity, or Insurance, OF
either two Of the three combined.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
NOTICE.
DIsTRICT OF MAINE,

PORTLAND, September Il, 1871,
pursuant to the rules OF the Circuit Court OF the
United States for the District of Maine, notice IS
hereby given, that Levi Turner, yr., OF Portland
IN sala District has applied to the undeLsgnea
said Circuit Court. A. III. DAVIS,
sept14 blot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

The immediate cause OF the Canadian scan
dals is, OF course, the presence of weak and
dishonest men in Office. But what Is the ex-
PLANTATION of their presence there in such
large numbers,as the investigations have dis
closed? Prof. Goodwin Smith is inclined to
attribute 1t partly to the fact that the sala-
rles OF Canadian officials are so small that
men OF first class character and ability are
not attracted to the public service, and that
Inc men who accept Office are under con-
tnual temptation to exc out ont their scanty
salaries by questionable transactions. The
pay of the Dominion senator or member of
the House OF Representatives amounts to
but $1,000 year and mileage. Some men of
large business ability are elected, but the
fultherance Of their private enterprises is
believed to be the reason Of their acceptance.
But the general impression is that large
number OF those who accept flee do so be-
cause OF the Indirect advantages which their
position gives them. Another cause proba-
bly, Of the widespread denomination In the
public service which the investigations have
disclosed is the lavish and reckless use OF
money in elections, the wholesale bribery Of
constituencies by subsidies and promises of
public works. 1t is doubtful If there Is a
country In the world where the use of money,
direct and indirect, has been SO great as in
Canada. This money comes from various
sources. Government officials are doubtless
compelled to furnish part OF 1t, and thus
their already scanty salaries are reduced to
sum which is insufficient for their actual
needs. 1t is no wonder that officials thus
robbed succumb to the temptatl to
recoup themselves. Thus the lavish use Of
money operates directly to tempt the off,
cials to dishonesty, while indirectly 1t oper-
ates in the same direction by weakening the
public virtue and rendering 1t less intolerant
Of questionable transactions on the part Of
public servants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
FOR SALE.

Cigar store, established stand,
fine location, rent low, good bust
ness; reason given for selling.
Apply TO THOMAS CAREY,
e6S Middle ST., Portland, Me.
1ly25 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
CITY ADvERTIsRmENTs.
DR.. H. B. Reed,
BOTANIC AND CIARvOYANT PHYSICIAN.

No. 800 IA Congress -street, Portland.
For the treatment OF all chronic and comPII-
Gated diseases that flesh Is heir to, all cases
given up as incurable, will take them to make
a cure.
Dr.. Reed will not ask you any questions in any
way In regard to your diseases and after you have
II you can be cured. DIR. Reeds medicines are
strictly pure and put up to suit each case, he
thinks he can tell the ditfe renee between person
af1cted with a disease or person becoming an
entranced medium. There mas been a great many
people who have lost their lives by making the
ABOVE mistake Examinations at my office every
day including Sundays from a. m. TO 3 D. m.
examination by letter, stating their name, place or
residence and age and one stamp. Sl.00.
my2l dem
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
WANTED.
MALE HELP

"ANTED-A chance to learn trade by a
w young man. Address TRADE, this office.
1871
"ATCHMAN WANTED-A reliable man who
w understands boilers for night Waterman
state age, previous business and references. Ad-
dress III. Q. s., Box 1917, Portland, Me. I'LL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at LivermOre Falls,
w Maine, 30 carpenters, young and rugged
men apply by letter or in person as above. Will
LIAM BURR0WES. 141
NNANTED-A good smart active boy at office
w 1S5 MIDDLE STREET, room /.
l4-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
LOST AND FOUND

EOUND-In Lincoln Park, pair Of shoes; the
y owner can have them by Calling at 424 ST
JOHN STREET, proving property and paying
for this advertisement. 1851
EOUND-I have found the greatest cure on
u earth for rheumatism and Neuralgia in
their worst chronic forms; l suffered twelve
years and tried every known remedy. Suffer-
ers write TO me and enclose stamp. MISS Il. s,
ORR, East Harpswel, Me. sepI7d&w4w*
II OST--On Congress street, ladies' pocket book
IL containing sum of money and some papers I;
will the finder please inform P. o. Box 1875 and
be rewarded? 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

Our esteemed contemporary. the Eastern
Argus, wanted to know the osher day about
Mr.. Andrew d. White. II 1t is still DESTROYS
Of information about that gentleman we
direct Its attention to letter written by Mr..
White under date of September IA, in which
he says that he Is not In the slightest degree
sick or sore over anything that has been
done or has not been done regarding his can
didacy; that he has nothing to complain of
that no agreement express or implied regard
ing him had been violated In spirit or In let
ter. This will convince the Argus. II it be
open TO conviction. that Mr.. White Is not In
need Of Its coincidence. Furthermore, IL 1t
wants to know about Mr.. Fassett, 1t can get
information by continuing the perusal of
Mr.. Whites letter. 1t will find there the
opinion Of that gentleman that Mr.. Fassett
is admirable In every respect; that he is the
incarnation Of hostility to the present regime
in New York; and has the vigor and deter
mination necessary in the struggle now
pending.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

The state is beginning to witness the effects
OF the action of the legislature of 1889 In re-
pealing the moiety clause Of the game laws.
Formerly the game wardens received por-
tion of the fines collected from violators Of
the law. This provision acted as an incen-
tive to those officials In enforcing law
which is at best very difficult and hazardous
OF enforcement. The game warden is
obliged to take his life in his hands. as has
been demonstrated by one terrible tragedy
at least. And IL his pay Is not commensurate
with the value of the service. lax enforce
ment must result. The Augusta Age states
that sportsman of that city who has just
returned from Moosehead lake, reports that
the game laws are being violated and set az
defiance in that region. Before he left Kineo
fourteen carcasses of moose, deer and caribou
had been found In the woods in different To-
calties, and the slaughter Of big game by law
breakers was still going on. while no effort
was made to catch the offenders. The at.
tentlon OF the game commissioners has been
called to the matter, but the commissioners
at best can only partially check the waste.
The system under which they are obliged to
work has been made Intellectual by the legis-
lature; and all Efforts must be Of half
hearted nature.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

The Non-Forfeitlng Free Tontine
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY are
contracts whereby In the extent OF any
change-say In Is or 20 years in $40
circumference OF the Insured, he can
re-adiust his Insurance 70 his existing
requirements. 1ly26TuIh&Su
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

Whether Hill was deposed from his boss
ship by the New York Democratic conven-
ton as Is claimed by some, or whether his
bosship was recognized and confirmed as Is
commended by others Is matter of compare.
lively small consequence In face OF the fact
OF which their is no doubt that Tammany
Hall dominated the convention from begin
ming to end, and put In all the principal off,
ces men after its own heart and men whom
1t believes. and no doubt with good reason,
1t can control, because by virtue OF this
fact the question Is submitted directly to the
people OF New York State whether they shall
grant to Tammany the same control over the
State which 1t now exercises over the city of
New York. Shall Tammanyism be spread
over the State. shall the State be misgov-
erned as the city is misgoverned, shall all
efforts to restrain the liquor traflc be
brought to naught-these are the questions
thrust upon the voters by the action of the
Democratic State convention. Flower may
or may not be HIPS man; that he is Tam
many's man there Is no doubt. III he is Gov
ernor Tammany will control him, and no
legislation of which Tammany disapproyes,
will receive his signature. If the people OF
New York want TO be ruled by Tammany
Hall they have but to elect Ros well Petit
bone Flower to the gOvernorship.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19
FEMALE HELP.

MANIFESTATIONS wanted by fifty women
w and girls that have just returned from the
summer houses; those wishing help for private
families, hotel or boarding houses can find them
at my onice, 1904 Federal street. MRS.
PALMER. l7-I
"ANTED-A girl for general house work.
w NO. 1874 FEDERAL ST. III
"ANTED-Capable girl for general house.
w work at @. Z. SHOWS, $50 Bracket street,
City. l5-1
MANIFESTATION by an American girl to
w do homework, or as second girl In small
family. Address c., Press once. 15-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-19

Sold by crocers everywhere.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-12
Holiday Opening.

The holiday opening at the art stoie
OF J. Fl. Kirk, No. 1905 Main street,
will take place to-day. Mr.. Kirk has
just received from the East full line
of artists supplies, engravings, oil
paintings, and Christmas novelties,
which have been judiciouSly arranged
in his spacious store room, prepared for
the annual holiday opening. The dis
play Of paintings is large, and that Of
novelties fully up to former years, fully
sustaining the reputation which Mr..
Kirk enjoys of being one OF the leading
houses in the State in his line.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-12
BASE BALL NOTES.
The st. Louis Papers Commence Already
to Size Up Capt Jack.

The st. Louis Papers Commence Already
to Size Up Capt. Jack.
An Ohio and West Virginia league is
talked of for '02.
Youngstown is agitating the forma-
tion of base ball club.
Jesse Burkett has sent a telegram to
Davis Hawley that the story that he had
jumped his Cleveland contract to go to
st. Louis is fasehood.
Kennedy, the ball pitcher OF Bellaire,
Is wanted by the Louisville base ball
team. He has not decided whether he
will sign or not. "Perce" is q good
man in the box.
The terms on which Chris. signed
Glascock were that he is to receive 81
500 per year, and he signed for two
years at that figure. He is 10 captain
the team, and is to receive Sl,5OO ad-
vance money. OF this he has received
$500 and the remainder will be forth
coming as soon as Jack has his life in
sured and sends the policy on to Won
der Abe.
The announcement that Jack Glass
COCh udu ueeu SeCuIeu W III NOuiiShSJ =
shoes as captain of the st. Louis Browns
was received with conflicting emotions
over in the Mound City. Ben Arm
strong rushes to the front to declare:
"Glasscock, who succeeds him as the
active head of the club in the field, is
far Comiskey's superior as ball play
en-" And is frank enough to add: "But
is not the man who is apt to meet with
the same success in handling
team" The Chronicle does not
mince words, and says: cit may
frankly be said right here that
Glasscock is not, never was aud never
will be popular player at the head OF
team. He is sullen and ugly. Still
he is brilliant ball player, and just
the sort OF an old head TO pilot a lot OF
young job-lot players who will make up
the uncertain quantity Of the Brown
Stockings for next season." The Globe
Democrat, Won der Ahe's mouth-piece,
thinks Glasscock will make pennant
winners of the new Browns.