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The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04

fArmy and Navy Journal.l

During the last year, including the
March contracts recently awarded, the
Royal Baking Powder Company has sup
Piled over 212, 900 pounds, or 100 tons of
baking powder for the United Safes Gov
ernment and its Army and Navy officers.
For many years the Government has
given its orders for Royal Baking Pow
der in preference to all others, it being
found superior to all others in strength
and purity by the official examination,
and the only Baking Powder that will
keep and retain its strength IN the various
climates TO which it is sent by the Depart
nent.
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04
AMONG THE GRANITE WORKERS.
The Present Trouble Described at the
Labor Unions Meeting.

At City hall last night, under the
auspices of the Central Labor Union of
this city, mass meeting was held and
several speakers were heard by smaller
audience than the importance of the oc-
casion and the interesting remarks of the
speakers warranted. The American
Cadet Band afforded excellent music.
Mr.. Edgar E. Rounds introduced as the
chairman of the evening Walter c. Elmer
son, ESQ.,, who, with few appropriate
remarks, introduced as the first speaker
Mr.. w. J. Lyons, of Rockland. Mr..
Lyons is a prominent worker of the
Granite Cutters Union, is workman
today and has served in the state legis-
lature He devoted his remarks to the
present trouble among the granite work
ers. He said that previous to 1876, there
was no organization and wages were
good, in Maine, granite laborers averag-
ing $3.50 day. There was great deal
of government work. Laborers were
imported from Scotland, England
and Ireland. There was work
for all. These foreign laborers
brought with them the spirit of organic
alton, and when after 1876 the govern
ment changed the dav WAGES then in use
to piece wares. giving the work to CON
tractors. and the result was more work
and less WAGES there was much dis
content. Temporary Organization
was formed. Delegates met at Rock
land. March Is. 1871 Since then the his
tory of the movement has been one of
progress.
The late Governor Rodwell in 1885,.
was the first man to recognize the right
of the laborers to ORGANIZE. Tt has al
WAYS been the custom of the Granite cut
tiers to have their b III of prices expire in
the spring, and the desire of the manu-
facturers to have it expire in January is
new move. In to 1890 the Granite cut
tiers of New England had been working
but eight and nine hours sdav. but It
was piece work. and thew were receiving
less wages for more work than western
laborers. In November. 1880. it was de-
cided that for nine hours work all wages
should be the same as for 10 hours work.
AS a result of this action Of the laborers.
the manufacturers association was in.
augurated and the first meeting was held
in Boston. February 27. 1890. fmportant
action was taken and it was voted that
no increase of price was justified in the
present state Of business. That meant
fight. A strike followed and the strik-
ers won. One of the conditions of the
terms agreed upon was that both sides
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04
The Mile Track Association.

President EBurnham, Messrs. Jose,
Fletcher, Farnham, Stanwood, Dennison,
Barrett, Hawkes. and others, met at the
Preble house yesterday afternoon. More
subscriptions to the track were announc-
ed paid in, and the affairs of the asso-
citation generally talked over. 1t seems
to be the idea of some of the directors it
would be better to wait two years before
opening the track rather than to go
ahead with mortgage on it. The meet
ing adjourned to the same place, next
Wednesday at $50 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04
A Weekly Occurrence.

1t has got to be weekly occurrence
and one that is awaited with interest by
all classes of people; that is the special
sales at the Atkinson Department Store
each Saturday. This week, as will be
seen by glance at the advertising col
nmns, there are some extra bargains Of
fered, and every lady will be interested.
Each department offers its share and the
result is tempting to the bargain hunt
ers. The majority of these bargains are
for this day only, SO they need early at
tention.
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04
Your Bows Clothes. .

The Standard Clothing Company is
offering some fine styles of boys cloth
ing, in new and elegant designs. Arrayed
in one of these suits the pride of your
household will be more than ever a
source of parental Joy and hope.
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04
Quick Sailing.

Schooner Elm City, Capt. Etheridge,
sailed from Boston for the Kennebec,
took in cargo of ice for Washington,
discharged and went to Georgetown, took
in cargo of coal, and arrived at Port
land, Thursday, in twenty-one days for
the round trip.
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04
Modern Spiritualisrn.

At the Second Advent church Sunday
evening, Rev. E. P. Woodward will speak
upon the subject: "Modern Spiritualism
Demonstrated by It's own Literature To
Be Wholly Unbiblical and Anti Christ
ian.''
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04

ON JUNE 4TH, 1850, AMY
RoBsARTswas married to Queen
ELIsABETH'S %3favorite, the Earl
of LEICESTER.
Many marks of royal favor
led LEICESTER to suppose that
he might become Queens con-
sort; hence AMY'S death at
Cumnor Hall, a tragedy which
inspired SCoTT's famous novel
of Kenilworth Castle.
The hot weather Thursday made
Summer Suits in lively demand.
Yesterday followed in the wake, and
today we'll be more than busy
weather permitting.
We've assorted in sizes this week;
so that the stock is complete.
Blue Serge suits are always popu'
lar for warm weather; $1a, SIS, SIC
and $1S. Light Cheviot and Scotch
Suits; $3.50, So, So, $40, $1a to $40,
Thin Muslin wear Of all kinds, SC
cts. to $1.5o. Negligee Shirts, Sc
cts. to $a.5o. Summer Furnishings
of all kinds.
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Heather Today
is likely to be
fair.
PORTLAND, June 4. 1892.
T<HE basement has
4 just unbarrelled a
fresh arrival of
Dorhinger's cut Glass in
thirty or forty new shapes
and styles Of cutting.
Dorhinger's is the best,
as you know, and this
new stock is the pick Of
all the latest productions
of the Dorfinger works.
The prices are not
high.
You'll need dishes to fit
out the summer cottage
maybe; not the fragile
sort to be broken in a
day, nor the cheap and
vulgar domestic kinds
covered with colored
decorations. The Japan
csc ware is by all
odds the best for Country
houses, it is strong, dura-
bic, pretty and cheap.
The biggest stock Of it in
Maine is in the basement
department here and just
at present is a bit more
varied than usual.
There's also a choice
selection Of Royal Wor-
cester, Crown Derby,
Doulton and other fine
high class imported
pieces of pottery, suitable
for wedding and occasion
gifts.
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04
Jew ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY
AUCTION.
f. o. Bailey & Co.
FIFTH PAGE.
Lost; scarf pin.
Merry. the halter
Bakers's extracts.
Partnership notice.
Brown. Congress street.
The Atkinson Company; 3.
Diamong Island Yarmouth and Falmouth Fore
side route.
EIGHTH PAGE.
Rincs Bros.
J. 4. Libby.
Ii. II. Hay g. Son.
Owen. Moore & Co.
X. John Little g. Co.
Harrington & Bickford.
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04

FOR SALE-21a story house containing Is
two families, with lot containing IL 900 square
feet. situated on South street, Woodfords Cor
ner; price reasonable. Inquire of A. G. LIBBY,
421a Exchange street, Al
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04

VMANTED-At once % carpenters. Apply
w to L. STEVENS. room % Oxford Build
ing. Will pay good wages. Al
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04

FEfO LET-A nice cottage OF six rooms well
IL furnished, very convenient, nice well OF
water, on Peaks Island. Address A. c., Press
Office Al
The Portland daily press., 1892-06-04
INDIA SILKS.

100 dozen Leonard's Sewing Silk at SC per
spool; warranted frst-cIass and 100 yards on a
spool.
100 dozen Best Spool Cotton at Sc spool.
200 boxes Embroidery Silk at nc per box; just
half price.
500 pieces all Silk Ribbons NO. 9, I0c yard;
No. IL, I3c yard; NO. Is, I5c yard; the prices
are just half usual value.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
The Action OF a spinet.

The spinet instrument was an improve
ment upon what was known as the clavi-
chord, the Of which, although weak,
was capable, unlike that Of the harpsi-
chord or spinet, Of increase or decrease,
rejecting the finest gradations Of the
touch of the player In this power Of
expression it was without a rival until
the piano was invented The early his
tory of the clavichord previous TO the
Fifteenth century rests in profound OBJ
scurity, but it is said that there is one
bearing the date 1920 having four oc-
taves without the ID sharp and G sharp
notes. The spinet was the invention Of
the Venetian Spinetta.
The action is unique. The instrument
is similar TO a small harpsichord with
one string to each note. The strings are
set in vibration by points of quilts ele-
waited on wooden uprights known as
jacks, and the depression Of the keys
causes the points to pass upward, pro
ducing tone similar TO that Of harp.
Springs are used to draw the quills back
into position. The keyboard is arranged
in manner after the present modern
piano. Providence Journal.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
rhn lInn-t nr 1,nrlnnh-

In the midst Of the old city of London.
where the heart Of human life boais
fastest, stands the church Of st. Swith-
ms, an old edihce rebuilt by Wren upon
Is ancient foundations, but recently re-
luced by modern taste TO u most com
nonplace air of comfort and newness.
If the curious traveller will step ont Of
he passing throng and edge his way
though the hucksters of flowers and
stale fruit squatted around the church,
ne will find imbedded in the blush slabs
4 its foundation a large oblong stone as
;ray as the beard OF Time himself.
This is London stone erected by the
Romans half a century before the birth
# the Saviour as the central milestone
jr point Of their positions in Britain.
FrOm it all roads, divisions Of property
md distances throughout the province
were measured.
Ii has been recognized rs the heart Of
England. from which all its articles
flowed 'by every historian. dramatist
or antiQuary known to English litera-
ure.
A feeling has always existed among
Euglishmen about this stone which was
not altogether superstition, that, as all
distances We're rcckoned from il. so it
was in certain way the base Of the
stability of England.-Youth's Compan-
ion
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
slmilnrlty IN the Names or pecr..

Several peers have names nearly alike.
There are Lord Amherst of Hackney.
and Earl Amherst There are twopeers
with only the difference Of letter in
the spelling Of their names-the Earl Of
Lindsay and the Earl of Lindsey, the
former being a Scotch representative
peer and the latter an English peer.
There is only the difference of q letter
also in the names of Viscount Middleton
and Lord Middleton, but there is diff
ference in rank which makes the dis
tinction easy.
There arc several instances in which
the territorial title is necessary to distin-
guish peers, the more notable being Lord
Stanley of Alderley and Lord Stanley of
Preston, and Lord Howard de Walden
and Howard Of Glossop. Formerly Lord
WillOughby de Broke and Lord viii
loughby do Eresby sat in the house, but
the latter has been made an earl, and
will henceforth be known as the Earl Of
Ancaster. Tit-Bits.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Gallery Audiences.

Gallery audiences, said veteran
attache of one of Philadelphia's theateis
recently, "are made up Of some of the
most intelligent playgoers in the city.
Young men of moderate incomes pre-
vail. but often wealthy youths goamong
the gods, as their elevated station af-
tords in many respects the most advan-
tageous place from which 10 view the
stage. The receipts from the gallery.
moreover, are a very importantitem and
the people in it do good work in leading
the applause. Edwin Booth always be.
gins an after the play speech by gazing
up at the gallery in recognition of its en-
ihusiasm in greeting him.
Lawrence Barrett was always popu-
larwith the gods in Philadelphia. and he
used to say their applause was as re-
freshmg drink TO him. For the most
part the gallery audiences were well be.
haved, critical and intelligent. and for
myself / should feel sorry to see them
relegatod in this city ruyhow. 10 the
pit, as the English call the parquet. ~
Philadelphia Press.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Tho ritlos of RnnI,s.

A book title, like woman's face,
ought to be pretty. And if a bewitch-
ing, diaphanous veil, in the shape of a
slight curiosity rousing cloudiness Of
meaning can be thrown over it, so much
the better. Readers delight TO be half
tuken ia by books, just as men do by
women, so long-and this is a most inn
portant proviso-so long as their vanity
as not piqued. The object of n title
should be to seem simple, artless, naive
and quite naturally charming, but this
as in the case Of so many of its feminine
analogues--is often to be attained only
0y the most consummate art.-Black-
woods Magazine.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
An Eminent Politician.

How any one should ever desire TO be-
come an eminent politician passes ones
comprehension. It is amazing. lie is
everybody's slave. He is the slave Of
bis party, he is the slave Of the wire
pullers, he is the slave Of the press, he is
the slave Of the great British public. Let
him refuse obedience TO any one Of his
owners, and before he can say Jack Rob
inson he is ont Of the running. smashed.
done for. We are told from the house
tops that the great Mr.. Blank is going
to make declaration Of his policy-his
policy, mind.
/ doubt if the great Mr.. Blank has
very much 10 do with the declaration
or the policy either. 1t is the party
which wants the policy; it is the wine
pullers who inform him that the mo-
ment is opportune for its declaration; It
is the press which has warned him Of the
direction in which the wind is blowing;
it is the great British public from which
be receives the doctrine, hot pressed, cut
and dried, which he is TO preach. One
may venture 10 doubt if he ever had
policy which he could legitimately call
his own. He would scarcely be the
great Mr.. Blank if he had.
1t is the rank and file of the party
who have policies, ideas, theories Of
their own. The great Mr.. Blanks are
like sponges. They are sodden with
moisture which they receive from 5very
side il is rained on them from "a thou
sand watersDouts. This mixture of all
the raias Of all the heavens, when
squeezed out by their several proprie-
tors, drop by drop, is called their policy.
Surely an eminent, a truly eminent,
politician is the most wonderful work of
man.-All the Year Round.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
mouRNERs BY THE SEA.
the side Of the sen three mourners pale
fdlv wnfchinn an idle sail


BY the side Of the sen three nourners pale
Sat idly watching an Idle sail.
Where sank your ship" One turned her head.
"By the sweet Spice islands Il lies" she said.
And often fancy on days like these
Their breath floats to me o'er southern seas"
"Where sank your shipy' "By tempests tossed.
On shore Of amber and pearls twas lost.
"Oh, often dream of It's beautiful bed
And the rainbow CLEANS that are round it
shedi"
"Where sank your sliip7r Oh. wan. white face,
Does she know not, then, her lost loves place?
my ship sank not, +" she said, and cast
A tiny shell on the waters vast.
No balmy odors nor gems Of price
Her dreams 20 It's resting place entice.
Her ship lies frozen In arctic ice.
Christian Register.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
SHOES AND SLIPPERS.
BIGGEST SACRIFICE SALE OF
SHOES
EVER HELD IN WILMINGTON.
Bargains in Ladies' Shoes.

$1.40-We have grouped together four
lots Of Fine Kid Shoes, all shapes-witb
tips or plain toes. They are worth at
least 50 90; we sell them at 81 40.
$190.-A big bargain. All fine Glaze
Kid Shoes, perfect style and wear. All
the latest shapes; five styles Others
sell them at So; our price is $i.90; B
to r.
S225-Eyery pair worth $3.50. Fine
Paris Glaze Shoes, all styles; with or
without tips A to Z. Also a lot of
Ladies' soft glove calf button Shoes.
Gypsy cut, seam to the toes. A big bar
gain.
Ss.70-There are five styles, fine French
Glaze stock; pretty dress styles as well
as perfect comfort shape Also lot of
fine Dull Kangaroo Shoes-tip of same
a proper Shoe for Winter Every pair Of
this lot worth 81, A to f.
S32O-This lot is composed entirely of
handmade Shoes; very pretty, service
able and comfortable Shoes. A large lot
of fine cloth.top Shoes, pointed toe.
patent tip; A to +. Every pair a "a. 50
value, at SO 20.
S3.19-Here is big offer. Take the
pick of any Ladies' IS Shoe in the house
and it is yours at $500. Beautiful
Bluchor Lace Shoes in this lot. Just
think of it. Any you desire.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Mcn's Shoes.

sl30-All solid veal Calf Shoes, every
pair worth So
Sl.69-A lot of Calf Shoes.
Lace and Cougress-four styles. Also
a lot Of Waterbrook Bellows Tongue
Shoes, guaranteed wear. Worth $3.50.
SL95-A lot Of Fine Dress Shoes-all
calf. Also lot of double sole calf lace
Shoes patrol" warranted waterproof.
Every pair worth So at S 81
S20S-A lot f Fine French Calf hand
made Shoes; Pcadiila, London, French,
Globe, plain or tipped toes. A rare big
bargaiu---a 50 Shoe at secs
SL47-A lot of genuine Calf Shoes,
sizes 5 TO ll@-neat and dressy. Three
styles A big bargain, $I47 worth
$<25
80 g0-Take the pick Of any So or SO
French Calf or Patent Leather Shoes in
the house, and any pair you select is
yours for 50 80. just think of it,
Boys elegant spring heel Shoes to
2-lace or button-all solid calf. A bar
gain at $l.23.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Two Greatest of stamp Collectors.

The two greatest stamp collectors in
the world We're NJ. Philippe Ferrari, son
of the late Duchesse de Galiera. and the
ezar, whose collection is said by experts
to be worth 100000 francs. He began
TO make it when he was czarowitz, and
has been adding to it ever since vi.
torran who cast away fortune, or
rather several fortunes which he con-
ceyed 60 be i'll gotten and said he had
no right TO inherit, boards stamps as
misers hoard money He has quantities,
which he says will be valuable TO his
heirs should he live to a great age -
London Truth.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Bargains in Misses and Chill
dren'S Shoes.

Childrens Solar Tip Shoes-all solid
sizes TO 100; worth $125 go at 69c.
Misses Solar Iips-all solid-heel or
spring, worth 81 80, go at 95c.
Misses Neat Dress and School Shoes
Kid OF Pebble-tip or plain toes-heel or
spring. Every pair worth $175, your
choice, $119
S1.19-A lot of Misses 50 Shoes -ele.
CANT wearers-throe styles-rare bar
gains.
Children.s serviceable Kid and Pebble
Shoes-elegant wearers Every pair
worth 81. 90; your choice at 73c
Chiidren's Fine Kid or Pebble Shoes
all solid leather-three styles. Worth
Sl.5O and $40, 60 at Ole pair.
Infants Shoes, worth Csc, at 39c. In
fants' Shoes, worth 80, at 25 C.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
ITEMS oE INTEREST.


Jack-"Did you lose anything on the game,
Mauor Maud-"No; you stc, lack Hol-
worthy promised me ten pounds Of candy II
iney Won. n anu George hh promised me me
risky but woh."-Haryard Lampoon.
Today Hoods sarsaparilla stands az the
head In the medicine world. admired in pros
periiy and enyiCd IN merit by. thousands Of
would-be comp tiors. II has larger sale
than any other medicine. Such success could
nood's Pills cures constipation.
Mrs. Dix-"Whnt is IL the sign OF 20 have
the family cat to howl outside at nightYn Dix
-"Qf death in the family-if the man is a
coed shot Frank Leslle's Weekly.
Buy something useful for his Christmas
present. Ties, suspenders,shirts. knit Jackets,
suit or OvercOat. The best place 10 get them
- az The New York Clothing House 3l0
Market street
Wanted-To buy or loan money onI IifeInsur-
ance and fndowment policies. Ansou A
Maher. room 2O2 Equitable Building.
What is IL The French acll man who is
fond of The good things of life, a good table
and an thatf "A good table, good tablef
OF, a Il tabiesS Al @ VI want van |pieF Ne IGp
You should 40 to that overcoat room Of
ours. New York Clothing House, 3i6 Market.
Life insurance solicitors wanted for the
strongest. largest and best company In the
world. ANSON A. MAHER, General Agent.
EQUITABLE Buildldg.
Maud -"Going To start to college next week?
That will be deliphtful What do you expect
Co take for the first year Duisv-"SeYcn
trunks and one study. ChicagO Tribune.
Wanted-1o buy OF loan money onI4ifelnsur-
ance and Endowment policies. Anson A.
Aiaher. room 2O2, Equitable Building.
~ am not afraid to say what ] think" ex-
claimed iiiand." ~ always express my views,n
"Ihey are too heavy To- 20 by MALL suppose
replied lorimer.- Pitisburg Chrnicle-rcle-
graph.
Have you been In that overcoat room Of
oursi New York Clothing House, 3l6 Market.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Tho nIntter Of Car rnres.

Speaking Of embarrassment in the
matter Of car fares when a male friend
going the same way as yourself is en-
countered en- route to bridge or ferry, a
woman say; ~ really wish there was
an inviolate rule, as there is among Eng
lishmen. remember soon after my ar
rival in England happening to meet as
/ was board ng an omnibus an English
friend, to whose house | was bound at
the moment by appointment with his
wife. He was reserved and distant
man, though scrupulvSsly courteous,
and / wondered whether | ought or
ought not offer to pay my fare through
lhe three changes of transportation we
must make to reach our destination.
"All doub,, however was quickly re-
moved by the cause himself, who leaned
over, after finding his own coin, with
the inquiry, Got your tuppence readyY
| found over there that even when q
man was taxing you about by invitation
car fares, erc., were to be individually
looked after. l wish the matter were so
absolutely fixed here"
It would seem as If the question is
readily settled in a doubtful case by
leaving il to the man. Part Of the mat
ter is disposed of absolutely. No man
in America would think of asking to es-
cort woman on a trip about the city
without assuring all its expenses. In
the matter Of chance encounter there
can be no harm in making the effort TO
pay ones fare, which, if the man pre-
fers to do, may be permitted without
protest.-Her Point Of View in New
York Times.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
The value Of a nu..lan penrd.

The Russians had an old law by which
any one who drew hair from another's
beard should be fined four times as much
as for cutting off finger; and the i'm
portarcc and value of the appendage is
further illustrated by the fact that.
although the loss of a leg was estimated
at II shillings, the loss of the beard was
estimated at 20.-English Illustrated
Magazine.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Tie Mandolin

The stlingcd musical instrument
which Is peculiarly suited 70 ladies is
the mandolin. ltcomes from Italy and
was introduced here by the Spanish stu
dents VINO made so great u success at
booths theater So many years ago. Mrs.
William Waldorf Aston was one Of the
arst ladies' io learn TO play the mando.
iin' her ability. however. with this in
sirulnent Yves not made known to. any
extent crtsae Of her home circle.-New
lork Press.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
A Ciri CoioncL

Little Dot - You think girls isn't
brave. The queen of Holland is little
bit of girl, ana Iaamma read in the
paper that she was a colonel--so therel
Little Dick-Huhl The paper said
she was only a colonel of infantry. Mus
be a baby regiment. Good News.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

Some curious pipes have been found
in the vast guano deposits Of Peru, the
date of which is fixed by scientists. TO
whom they have been submitted as Coz
equal with the famous Peruvian pot
terry, the Eleventh or Twelfth century.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

If the sun gave forth sounds loud
enough 10 reach the earth, such sounds.
instead of reaching ms in the space Of
about eight minutes, as light docs. would
only arrive after "A period Of nearly four
teen Years.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

II 80 days Mary Korpalshy and Mary
'strosky we're recommitted. They were
hsrged with trespassing on the property
f the Philadelphia. Wilmington and Bal.
more Railroad Company.