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The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21
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The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

There is one sure thing about the ores
ent hard times. Bread is very cheap:
and therefore the staff of life is CORES
pondingly nearer the reach of the poor.
Both wheat and corn are surprisingly
low. The average prices of wheat on
the farm for the last four years have
beens; 1873 cents i'll 1880; $50 in 1881 :;
GA in 1892; and 521 this year. Corn
has fallen from 50.6 Il bushel in 1890 to
81 cents this year. For the ten years
preceding this decade the average price
of wheat was $40 cents bushel and of
corn 1873 cents. For the decade from
1870 to 1880 the average prices were 104. s
for wheat and 426 for corn But those
who are out of employment and out of
money are realizing that the cheapness
told of by the free trader is not the only
requisite Of happiness. Scales of prices
are matters of Indifference to the man
without money. His first need is the
chance to earn the money. This chance
given to him, he may flourish according
to his prudence and self control. let
prices be what they may. In recent
years there has been too much said
about the prices and too little about the
chances
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

the grounds arranged in direct relation
to the house, the house itself being as
much part of it as the garden or the
grove. The reader rises from the perusal
of the work with sense of satisfied de-
light and a substantial increase of
knowledge concerning charming sub
ject.
One may search far and wide before
finding more suitable and welcome gift
for lite men and women than the big
bound volume of Harper's Young People
1893, with it's hundreds of handsome
illustrations, it's stories and sketches. its
wealth of experiences from every
quarter of the globe. In the matter of
the Worlds Fair alone, which is treated
in many an article, the volume is de-
lightful education for child. AS 'front.'
ispiece the book has an excellent por-
trait of Lincoln, from the Garrison photo
graph. New York: Harper & Brothers;
Portland: Loring, Short & Harmony
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Herald represents Mr.. Cleveland
as saying to Senators and Representa-
tives that he expected to see full and
free discussion of the Hawaiian question
in Congress, and he also expected the
Democratic party in Congress to stand
by the Democratic administration. :"
This is very considerate in tnessPresident
to let the boys know that they may
play at craftsmanship through the dis
cusssion, but on the vote must do as the
old gentleman says.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

Just now the American people are buy
ing less abroad and selling more than
usul. November treasury returns show
that the exports reach the remarkable
figure of 800, 49, ,175, while the imports
are only $40, 256, 1872, an excess of exports
of $40, Ss1, O23 The excess of exports for
eleven months has now amounted to
$50, POI, 463, including foreign goods to
the amount of 9,414,0s6, which have
been re exported. The last four months
Jamestown a balance of trade in favor of
the United States of 100000 going
far TO offset the unfavorable balance
earlier in the year, and prevent exports
Of gold.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

That the present progressive manage
ment Of the Maine Central will be con-
tilued is assured both by the actionsof
Yesterdays meeting and by the assur-
ances OF Nj. futile. Mr.. Sewall's retire
ment from the presidency is shrouded
somewhat in mystery, although it is gen
orally agreed that it has been brought
about as an incident Of the rece.2t revo-
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

Twelve to three is the vote by which
the city government of Jacksonville.
Fla, authorizes the prize fight between
Mitchell and Corbett within the city
limits and un der police.p protection. Other
cities and towns have encouraged mills
within their limits, why shouldn't
Jacksonville?
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

The Old Dominion is having a hard
time to believe that Fitz Hugh Lee has
actually been honestly beaten in the
senatorial contest by man who was
only fourteen years old when the Black
Horse Cavalry began to ride.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

Mr.. Boutelle has made the Democrats
very unhappy by the direct and forcelul
way with which he pulled their family
skeleton Out of the closet and dangled it
before their eyes.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

The recent meeting of the New Eng
land Cremation society in Boston, sug-
gests that here is an agency whereby
MIR. Cleveland might get rid of his de-
funct Hawaiian policy.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

The revolution in Brazil much resem-
hes the intermediate stages OF the recent
silver fight in the United States Senate.
Both sides are little slow and luke
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY. DECEMBER. 81,

The Democratic party seems deter
mined to wear Liliuokaiani's scarf on lts
helmet
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21
WI |.

Go to the expense of buying one
OF our handsome Silk Lamp
Shades all colors, shapes and
styles. Nothing sets lamp off
like silk shade and nothing in
the decoration of your parlor
will
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

J. r. Raymore, says
II Holborn St., Roxbury Mass.
After careful examination of
SkOda'S German Soap,
| find it composed Of ingredients Of a chem
ically pure and healing nature. 1t cannot
be too highly recommended, both for
medicinal and toilet use. also find
Skoda's German Ointment
perfectly pure and possessing high medicin-
al qualities. 1t can be used with perfect
safety on the most delicate skin, and is an
excellent ointment for general everyday
use.
Mr.. Raymore, whose picture appears
above, and who for many years, was engaged
in the manufacture of toilet soap, writes,
under date of Feb. 4, 90: 81 am surprised
at its soft. and purifying qualities. It is
pure, unauthorized, and free from alkali,
which most soaps contain
Miss Alice L. Welton, a graduate of the
Victoria General Hospital Training School
for Nurses, Halifax, n S., says "Truly
Skoda's Soap 10 soft as velvet and pure as
gold. II makes the skin soft, white and
beautiful"
sKoDA DISCOVERY CO.. BELFAST, ME.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21
p H0T0 GRAvU RES


The Lakeside Press offer for sale at their
office. III and l19 Middle Street, Portland.
Me-, two hundred reproductions in photograv-
ure of famous paintings by European masters.
Among the works shown are the following sub
jects:
Entrance of Carl " into Antwerp" by
Hans Nakart.
"Le Passeur," by Emile Rayard
lie Bourget," by the greatest of French
military painters, "a. De Neuville.)
"At the Fountain from street scene in
Rouen, by Andreotti
These reproductions are made from negatives
taken rom the original paintings and show in
perfect detail the delicate and artistic touch OF
the painter.
The pictures range in size from 15x22 to %
ks inches and have been placed in beautiful
frames We shall offer these pictures at very
low prices and an excellent opportunity is given
Tor the purchaser OF Christmas gifts that will
be sure 70 please the recipient at small expense.
Ihe sale VIII commence Friday December
l5tn. and continue through the holidays Pic
lures VIII he delivered to all parts of the city
without charge. Parties wishing to send pic
lures 10 distant friends may have their seiec-
LIONS packed safely and shipped from our office
WlthouC further trouble to them.
Open Day and Evening.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21
G GODS

Have just arrived so you can be
sure of buying the latest in the
market when you buy from us.
Piano Lamps for $3.50, $50,
1000, 1900 and 1900 make a
beautiful present, especially if
you
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

The Christ-Child in Art is called by
its author, Henry Van Dyke, "a study
of Interpretation. 1t is collection of
the series of richly illustrated Christmas
articles on the childhood of Christ and
its several phases as reflected in mediae-
val and modern art, contri buted from
time to time by Mr.. Van Dyke to the
pages of Harper's magazine. The topic
is treated from the standpoint of litera-
ture rather than.from that of the painter,
and the text possesses a rich flavor of
the library and the study which lends
all additional charm to the superb plates
after medieval and modern artists with
which the book is profusely embellished.
1t is not to be understood that the author
is hasty or superficial critic, but that
he writes like man of letters from the
wealth of wide knowledge and cultivated
taste and not as a critic of the schools
or one with paint on his thumb. He
has genuine feeling for the masterpieces
he describes, his information is wide and
exact, and in style he is sincere and
often eloquent. The plates are superb,
reproducing the glories of many a
famous gallery, and the book is both
beautiful and seasonable. New York:
Harper Brothers; Portland: Loring,
Short & HARMONY
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

Succeeding numbers OF the Great
Commanders" series are of unequal mer-
it. Some Of them read as though written
with sword, some as though scissored
from official reports and the clippings
pinned together. Others have method
and proportion. The latest insthe lot,
Gen. George H. Thomas, by Prof. Henry
Coppee has the merit of being one of
the most interesting; and that by reason
of its greatest sfault, indulgence in the
spirit of controversy. All men love q
fght--as do nearly all women, despite
their pretty disclaimers-and so the story
of Thomas, which was a series of mis-
I'm lerstandings with the War Depart
ment, delights us, Especially when old
by an ardent partisan. TO be described
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21
CHRIS 7 M AS

Present they have 10 equal.
Lamps also are a beautiful gift
at this season of the year. Ban
quet Lamps for $3.50, 500,
$50, 500 and up to $500, are
very fine and the
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

In the forefront of the luxurious edi-
lions in which this book ublishing
season has been so profuse is the superb
italian Gardens, by Charles 4. Platt
New York: Harper &, Brothers: Port
land: Loring, Short & Harmony, with
its illuminated title-page and its frontis-
piece in colors of the hedge walk of the
Quirinal. While the other arts of the
Italian Renaissance have been exhaus-
lively treated in various forms and Ian
guages there was, until this volume ap
peared, no existing work of any grea
latitude concerning gardens The defic-
iency Mr.. Platt undertakes to in some
measure to supply in the present series of
admirable plates with explanatory text
Of scarcely less value. So far as can
be done by letter and picture the existing
state of the more important italian gar
dens is illustrated, and the result is a
work of SURPRISING worth and beauty.
Among the scenes portrayed are the
famous Villas Medici, Este, Porticai,
Borghese, Alabni, Lante, Patnf lie,
Aldobrandini, Frascati and Falconiere,
and the Boboli, Guisti, Colonna and
QIirinal gardens. The word villa" it
should be said, Is used in the Italian
sense, implying all the formal parts OF
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

Plush Rocker is the best present
you can make your friends. We
have them for $3.50, $3.50, SIS,
Sc, $7,ss$S, SO, $40 and $12, and
for splendid
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

as much improvement in it's
appearance. Then if you wish
to go further and put in new
Parlor Suit, say in Plush at $40,
$50, $50, $75, and Brocatelle at
$S5 to $16O. Then
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

You could add all the Drapery
and odd pieces to the collection,
but we don't want you to forget
that very essential piece Of fur
niture, and the best
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-21

Can rest assured yours will be
a comfortable parlor. There
are Parl0r Tables, however, to
be considered, and we have them
at $500, 81, SIS, Sc, So, So and
up to SIS. We
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-29
AT THE WORLDS FAIR.

WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, CHICAGO.
August 2s.-The sensational charges
against Commissioners Mercer, OF Wyo-
ming, and Beeson, OF Oklahoma, OF cor
ruption was the means OF bringing out
an unusual number Of commissioners
to-day. The members began 10 assem-
BILE in the administration building and
TO discuss the matter pro and con with
good deal of vigor. All seemed to
favors thorough investigation.
Commissioner Mercer els vehement In
his denial OF guilt. He claims TO know
nothing about the attempt TO squeeze
$40, 900 out of Mr.. Wolfschmitt, the
Russian whiskey and wine exhibitor to
ensure him the first premium on his ex-
hlbit beyond that which he has read In
the papers, 81 never heard OF Mrs
Harmon" he said, until she was intro
duoed to me Saturday In front OF the
Agricultural building by Mr.. Beeson.
Mr.. Beeson said she was an old friend
OF his. An hour or so later | learned
she had been arrested for trying to OBJ
tain money from an exhibitor.
The live stock pavilion was the CEN
ter Of attraction to-day and the crowd
that gathered there was larger than
that OF any previous day since the open
ing. The horses brought out TO be
Judged were Arabs and American Arabs.
The Jersey breed OF cattle was also
brought out and judged for premiums.
Preparations are complete for the
production OF Shakespeare's comedy
"As You Like H." at the Fair to-mor-
row evening. Brilliant calcium lights
will be used on the stage and the ground
constituting the auditorium will be illu-
minated and decorated with Chinese
lanterns and colored lights. The chorus
will consist Of fifty voices trained by
Prof. Tomllns. The Columbia Exposi-
tion orchestra OF sixty pieces will be
used.
Immediately after the roll call In the
National Commission, Commissioner
Mercer arose to a question OF privilege,
and made a vehement denial OF the
charges made that he attempted
to extort money from an exhibit
or. He concluded by asking that
committee be appointed to
Investigate the charge. Commissioners
Benson then took the floor and denied
his guilt In the same matter. A reso-
luton was adopted calling for the ap-
pointment OF committee OF six 10
make inquiry into the scandal. In COM
piiance with this acting President Penn
appointed committee OF six.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-29
Moh Attack. a store in chicago.

CHICAGO, August 2s.-Another meet
ing of "unempIoyed" was held at the
foot of Columbus monument on the
Lake Front and was attended by 5000
men. The police, who were present in
force, quietly arrested one man who
urged the men TO go armed and fight
the police.
Then the crowd surged In and aim
less way down VanBuren street until
Seigel & Coopers big general store was
reached. A number Of the crowd were
suddenly seized with the idea OF enter
ing the store and made rush for the
doorway, yelling and shouting.
The shoppers In the store were badly
frightened and were hurrying out other
doorways when Inspector Shea and As
sistant Chief OF Police Kiplet at the
head of so officers in plain clothes
charged on the mob.
The crowd scattered like geese and
the police while attempting to make no
arrests, vigorously thumped those Of
the mob who were dilatory In getting
nut of the Way.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-29
BURGLARS At TORONTO.
They Enter Many Houses but Get Little
For Their Pains.
r-.g.-.... -. "a. g..f.fsr

They Enter many houses out wv Aiehe
For Their Pains.
Special 7sis0rGm 90 ns Rscfasr.
TORONTO, o., August 2s.-Burglar
made a regular aud systematic raid on
this place Saturday night, and from tho
way they did the jobsr IL smacks OF
professional work. They commenced
operations In the upper end OF the city,
going through the residences OF A. j.
Stewart and o. Y. Crawford, River ave.
que. Comspg on down, they entered
the residences OF George G. Pugh, Frank
Bowles, and coming down Loretta avs
nue. entered James Jackman's home,
making thus far the only haul, IS Ia
cash, which they took from the pants
pocket OF Mr.. Jackman's son. Thence
going back TO River avenue, they
entered the residence of leUerson
Saltsman, whose dAughs@ rsn-
ed by the presence OF a man staD-,.s
near her bedside. Frightened sofe-
what, she managed to secure revolyer,
but was afraid TO shoot for fear IL was
her father. They beat hasty retreat
southwark, entered the home OF Parker
Clark and finally wound up at the resi-
dence OF John Campbell, In the lower
addition. Here they were again sur
prised, as Mr.. Campbell's daughter was
wing sick aud compelled TO have watch
ers. Coming In over the upper porch,
they saw they were baked aud made
their way TO the home Of John Morcn.
In all their rounds they obtained moth
ing of value; money seemed TO be their
object. They entered the residences
barefooted, and by tracks thus lett were
folio wed 10 Browns Station. miles be-
low. whore the trace was lost, Ohicer
Baker searched along the shores and
over Browns Island, also telepbonlng
10 Steubenvllle. IL Is likely that they
will be heard from at lower points.
Rev. Jesse Hull. OF Toronto, one OF
the oldest members OF the Pittsbnrg
Conference OF the NJ. p. Church, died
to-day OF extreme old age, having been
An invalid for some years. lie was
about so years OF age, and was once a
very popular and efficient minister,
seeing many changes throughout the
Ohio Valley and Pittsburg Conference
company. In early days he was black
smith, and was known far and VIDE 80
lighting person whenever the oc-
casion required.
Aunt Patty Myers, one OF the old
plonears OF Toronto. died to-day OF OLD
age. She was aged ny 10 the eighties,
was known far and wide for her kind
ness OF heart and loved for many good
and noble qualities. She leaves long
line Of relatives who are among the
most substantial residents OF Toronto
and vicinity,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-29

Earned runs, New York 2; left on bases,
Pittsburg 8, New York 3; first base by err
rors, Pittsburg l first base on balls. OF
Rusie 5; struck out, by Killen l, Rusie 3;
two base hits, Herman; sacrifice hits,
Lyons, Ward, Tiernan, Connor; umpire
Hornung; time, 1:5O; attendance, $500.
At Washington, Washington and ST.
Louis were scheduled to play two game,
but on account Of rain the second game
was called at the end Of the third inning.
Attendance, 70O
St Louis. 30 O000 l o 0 o o. 8
Hits, 1s and Is; errors, and 8; earned
runs, 3 and /; pitchers, Maui and Gleason;
catchers, O'Rourke and Peitz; umpire.
McQusid.
At Philadelphia, Louisville tried Matt
Kilroy in the box. He was hit hard by
the local players, and in addition was very
wild. Carsey, on the other hand, was
steady, and Louisville could do very little
with him. Both sides played good ball.
Attendance, 1000 Score:
Philadelphia.-......0 o ia
Louisville 0 0 0 o.
Hits, IS and s.; errors. 3 and 2: earned
runs. Philadelphia Q, Louisville 2; pitch
ers, Carsey and Kilroy: catchers Glenn
ents and Weaver; umpire, Hurst time, .
hours.
At Boston, the Champions won by the
skin of their teeth. and it was poor fielding
on the part Of the Clevelands that gave the
game. Attendance 2,S45. Score:
Bostou....-... 10 0 0 l 0 l /
Cleveland ............0 o
Hits, 8 and 10; errors, and B; earned,
2 and 2. Pitchers, Nichols and Hastings.
Catchers, Bennett, Merritt and O'Connor.
Umpire, Lynch.
At Brooklyn, bases on balls by McGill,
and rank errors by Lang and Kittredge.
were the causes by which Chicago lost the
third straight game TO Brooklyn at East
ern Park.
Brookiyp o 0 o 0 -
Chicago l...............1 0 0 0 o.
Hits, 4 and 4; errors, 1 and a; earned
runs, none; pitchers, Stein and McGiu;
umpire, Sheridan.
At Baltimore, the Orioles lost the game
through fielding errors. Attendance lo20.
Score:
p.l,,more .O o o o o o % o. 2
Cincinnati..........0 o 0 3
pitchers, Baker and Dwyer; errors, 4
and /; earned, Baltimore 2, Cincinnati l;
umpire, Emslie.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-29
THE CAUSE OF LABOR.
Discussion OF Questions That Interest the
Workers.

CHICAGO, August 2s.-While small
squads Of Chicago's army Of unemployed
were summing themselves on the grass
the Lake Front Park to-day and wait
ing for Job or riot TO turn up, num-
Der OF men from the laooring army OF
the world who have make the
solution the problem OF the
laboring mans existence the
object Of their lives and have reduced
the matter to a science, were assembled
in the Art Palace near by TO give few
OF the answers which have resultad
from their labors. Bishop Fallows, OF
the Reform Episcopal church; Herbert
Burrows, the socialist; William Clark,
OF the Fabian Society; DIR. Hirsch,
represen taiive OF the Jewish Congress,
and others participated In the making
addresses OF welcome and responses.
Cate Field read the first paper. 1t
was written by Lady Emilia Dixie, OF
London, telling OF the frightful condi-
tlon of women In The labor market OF
the United Kingdom.
Herbert Burrows, Of English social
Democratic Federation, led the discus
sion which followed. He told OF the
women who work twelve hours day
for 81. 25 week in the raj and chain
forges of Cradleigh Heath and there
were many damp eyes in the hall when
he said that they hung cradles contain
ing their little babies over
the forges to prevent the
little ones from freezing or starving at
home for want of care. BE demanded
equal pay for women who do the same
work as men, and declared the woman
question must be settled in labor circles
before tie labor question can be salts
factorlly settled. Mr.. Burrows was
vigorously appIauded. Tonight, the
chief speakers were Rev. DR.. Edward
McGlynn, of New York, and Samuel
Gompers, President Of American FEEDER
alton Of Labor.
Advocates of the economic theory
known as the single tax met to-day In
worlds congress at the Art Institute.
While the gathering was styled
Worlds Congress" all but two OF the
delegates are from different parts OF
the United States, and their namef In
dibate as a rule either American or
Irish nativity as ancestors.