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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11
A Million Dollar Staircase.
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During the past year the imposing
stone staircase at the west entrance of
the capitol building at Albany mas been
practically completed, and as it now
stands the stairway is one of the most
beautiful constructions of its kind in the
has been nearly s1,0o0,o00, and about
five and half years have been consumed
in building it. The staircase occupies
space of T6 feet 10 inches by SO feet 10
inches, and the height from the tile
floor of the first story to the upper post
cornice in the dome is 119 feet. The
stairway consists of broad central rows
of steps, starting in the corridors and
extending through the center openings
between thescylindrical piers. The lower
steps of each fight are constructed in
convex curves. which serves to increase
the length of the steps and makes 1T
posi- BILE to introduce platform or break
in the steps about one-third the way up
each fight. These platforms in turn are
fanked by short rows of stairs on two
sides, which extend at right angles to
the main or central flights. These sec
ondary flights extend to platforms next
the wall four rows OF steps, TWO from
each platform, extend upward to the
next floor, which also forms the landing
of the central flight.
1t will be seen that this construction
provides for four wells. and these help
to provide plentiful supply of light and
air to the lower floors. The central por-
tion of the stairs is supported by eight
bearings resting upon nodded garnet
bases. and extending up from the foun-
dations to height of 10 stories. The
decorations of the staircase are very
laborate. On the central ledge on the
north side, for example, there is a head
of Columbus carved in relief, with the
three caravels used by him in the first
voyage to America. The Western ledge
is decorated with the Viking ship, while
on the east ledge is a modern steamship,
both of these being in base-relief. AThe
sculptured work is cut upon plain sur
face surrounded by rich foliage. The
rails, the steps. the lodges upon which
ne balustrades rest, and in short almost
every exposed surface is also richly and
tastefully decorated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11
MAINE SAYINGS BANK.
No. I9S Middle Street.

THE Annual Meeting of the corporation will
L be held at their Banking Rooms on We'd
nesday the 1 9Th, inst at 3 o'clock p. M
SAMUEL ROLFE, ALPHEUS G. ROGERS,
President, Secy and Treasurer
fSh6dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

We guarantee Johnsons Magnetic Oil; 1t has
no superior for all aches and pains, internal OF
external, man or beast 81 90 size so cts. 80
ct. size 25 cts; w. w. Whipple & Co. and John
Williamson. Portland,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

by the practical secession of the Par
nellites, the Liberal majority in the
House of Commons mas shrunk from 40
down to IL. 1t is evident that with SO
small a majority as that it would be un-
wise to undertake any radical legisla-
tion, for even if it should get through
the Commons the Lordas would be GER
bain to veto it. The risk run of defeat
in the Commons would be far out
Of proportion to any possible gain. In
all. probability, therefore, sthe Liberals
will content themselves with such
measures as are not likely to excite polit-
ioaAopposition, and thus prolong the
life of the present ministry until more
favorable time arrives for an appeal to
the country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

The last issue of bonds is under an act
passed in 1862, which had been over
looked until very recently. This law
provides as follows:
@The Secretary of the Treasury may
purchase coin with any of the bonds or
notes of the United States authorized
By law, at such rates and upon such
terms as he may deem most advantage
GUS to the public interest"
1t will be seen that this law is exactly
adapted to meet the present exigency.
It's discovery puts the legality of the is
sue entirely beyond question.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

The Hawaiian government would I'M
doubtedly make,a serious mistake and
weaken very much respect for it in this
country il it should proceed with haste
or undue severity against the men who
have been accused of plotting against
it. There are occasions in. which clemen-
CT has better eff ct than severity, and
there is good reason for believing that
an occasion of this kind confronts the
Hawaiian government. The govern
ment has already demonstrated its pow
er By putting down the rebellion and
placing under arrest the persons who
plotted agains it. The hanging Of any
or all of these men would not add an iota
to this demonstration. Its principal effect
would lie to embitter a considerable part
Of the population of the islands against
it. Leaving out of account entirely all
considerations OF humanity, sound politi-
cal policy would dictate that in this
case tempering of justice with mercy
would be the wisest course.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

Secretary Gresham's instructions to
Minister Willis to see Ethat American
citizens arrested in Hawaii for plotting
against the government are ensured a
fair rial. and that their rights under
lnternationa law are secured to them, is
eminenty proper. The Hawaiian sgov-
eminent, though made up largely OF ma
tives of the United States, is foreign
government, and the United States
must treat it like any other foreign gov
ernments. II it arrests American citi-
gems. our government must see to it that
all their rights are preserved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

enabling act provides that the vote shall
be taken next October, but number of
the citizens of Deering, who are opposed
to annexation, want the vote to take
place within a very short time after the
act is passed. They contend that all the
arguments are against annexation, and
yet they want the question settled right
off. One would suppose, that. if as they
contend, all the arguments are against
the union, they would be only too glad
to have the vote postponed until these
arguments could be presented, and there
by secure an overwhelming vote against
the project. Their haste seems to belle
their words, and gives rise to the susplc-
ion that deliberate consideration of the
question is really what they do not want.
But deliberate consideration is what 1t
should have, and therefore the leglsla-
ture should not change the time fixed
in the proposed bill.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

Governor Cleaves's veto of the bill CIV
ing increased compensation to the sup
erintendent of the insane hospital is a
severe rebuke to the legislature, and
will probably operate as a warning to
them to be more careful hereafter of the
peoples money. Two years ago, when
the legislature was trending toward ex-
travagance, message from Governor
Cleaves turned them back. and now the
state is again under obligations to him
for similar timely service. 1t is some
what strange that an act which was open
to as many objections as the Governor
brings against this ons did not meet
with more opposition in the legislature.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

The way in which the Democracy has
been securing to this country the shark
cts of the world" is we'll shown by the
following from the New York Tribune:
Foreign markets were opened for
American farm products under the Har-
rison administration, and they are closed
under the Cleveland administration.
From 1889 to 1898, American diplomat
moving unjust Determinations against
pork, negotiating reciprocity conventions,
and placing the products of farms and
factories on a favored basis wherever iJ
was possible to do SO. Under Demo
cratic administration these processes are
reversed. American -four, meats and
manufactures are shut out OF markets
which were forced open four years ago
by wise diplomacy. Discriminate ms
against pork are revived. Reciprocity
conventions are abandoned. Import du-
ties against American -four and grain
are restored.
Sweden admitted all American bread
stuffs without payment of duty during a
long period ending with the retirement
of Minister Thomas from Stockholm. in
1885. During President Cleveland's first
term this policy was changed, and high
duties were placed on wheat, maize and
pork imported into Sweden from the
United States. These duties materially
reduced the demand for American farm
products, and an export trade amount
ing to 81, 900, 900 in wheat and pork was
broken up. After President Harrison's
inauguration, Minister Thomas was sent
back to Sweden, and the duties on
merican agricultural exports were cut
down one-half. The reelection of Mr..
Cleve Gland was followed by the appoint-
ment of Democrat, Mr.. Ferguson, as
minister to Sweden and Norway. The
Riksdayg, which is how in session in
Stockholm, is acting upon government
bills increasing the duties on cereals and
M eats, and restoring the rates which
were in force under the first Cleveland
administration.
That is fair sample of the diplomatic
work of the Cleveland administration.
Retaliation, tariff discrimination and
the abrogation of reciprocity agreements
are the order of the day in Europe, the
West Indies and Spanish America
Through the combined efforts of DEM
ocratic Congress and Secretary Gresham,
it is more difficult to sell barrel of
American -four or pork i'll foreign mar
ket than it was under the Harrison adj
ministration.
The next time the Democracy appeals
to the voters for their suffrages they are
likely to omit all references to the "mar-
k cts of the world" 1t will have become
a painful subject.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

The question of the union of the cities
Of Portland and Deering is one tt at
should not be voted down or voted up
without thorough consideration and dis
cussion. There are many things to be
said ON both sides, and until these
things have been said and time has been
given to consider them intelligent action
ssoutsof the question. The proposed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11

There ought TO be no delay in passing
the bill for the laying of cable to the
Sandwich EIslands. The present crisis
there demonstrates it's necessity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11
THE PRESS.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY IL.

Only about three more weeks of Con-
gress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-11
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely. derange the whole
system when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians. as the damage they will do. is
tenfold to the good you can possibly cerive
turei by F. j. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. o.,
contains.no mercury, and is taken internal
ly. acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls CatarIh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally. and made
in Toledo. Ohio. by +. j. Cheney & Co.. Tes-
timonials free.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
PURELY Personal.

Arthur Dear left yesterday
for Santa Rosa ranch to resiiine
his position there.
Rev. j. G. Hall, accompanied
by Misses Lee and Gum of Ii
nates, Mexico, are expected to
arrive ON the NJ. & NJ. train
next Saturday.
j. H. Edwards, Esq, expects
to leave in the morning for Hi
dalgo, where he will make his
homie in order to be near his
venerable father, Dr.. j. L. Ed
wards, who recently removed to
that place. Hidalgo is to be
congratulated on gaining two
such valuable citizens as the
doctor and his son.
F. A. H. Sanborn, the "ur-
bane" Western Union telegraph
operator of this city, expects
to leave on the steamboat Bees
sic, tomorrow or next day, as
the guest of Capt. Jesse
Thcrnham, for a trip to Rio
Grand City and return. During
Operator Sanborn's absense Da
vid Mason will manipulate the
electric key at the Western
Union.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
kNDNLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The t,i5ny, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in The
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelliRg colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with tie approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
enihg them and it g perfectly free ffom
every objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs Is for sale By al drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
nfactured by the California Zig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs.
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
NOTICE OF MEETING /.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Brownsville ard Gnlt
railroad company will be held at the
Office of the company, Brownsville,
Texas. Tuesday, 18th OF June, 1895,
at 10 o'clock q. IN, for the purpose
Of eleeLipg direCtore and the transsc
ton of such other business as may
be brought before the meeting.
The transfer books of the company
will be closed at 8 o'clock p. M,
June 18th, dnd remain closed until
three days after fnal adjournment Of
the meeting.
The regular annual meeting of III.
board of directors will be held at the
same place 90 the same date.
j. D. PowERs, Secretary.
Brownsville, Texas, May 10. 1895.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
GRAIN QUESTIONED.

Cuero, Tex, June 1.-The
following questions were pro
pounded to Mr.. VIM. H. Grain
by the New York World by
wire; do you favor single
gold standard or free coinage.
Do you favor further tariff
changes? Do you favor the
principle of income tax!" He
answered as follow: Il favor
bimetallism at a ratio which
may maintain approximate
equality in value. Don't think
10 to l will do that. Against
tariff changes unless necessity
for revenue demands them. |
have no objection to income
tax that applies to all alike
without exemption or discrimi-
nation. Every man ought to
pay for protection to his pro-
perty in proportion to the
amount protected"
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06

WANTED.-Man to collect
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You deal with leading mer-
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Louis, No.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
NOTICE.

To Jurors aad witnesses and
parties under bond to appear
before the Jure term of the
United States, District and Cir
cult courts of this Districts
You are hereby notified that
the June term Of the above
named courts will not be held
in this city and therefore your
attendance is unnecessary.
CHAs. F. TILGHMAN,
Deputy Clerk, U: S. Court.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
YUuts PH fsLCAt CONDITION.

Needs attention at this tiine. II
Won are iirpd, weak and neraoas it
is clear that your bluoa Is mfiilfs,
and without doubt there f'.s sreH
too much over-work or strain oh
brain aud body. The course If
treatment for such "A condition L.
plain and SIMPLE. The blood laust
first he purified so that the nervous
system, and in fact all the organs
will be Fed upon pure blood. ms
telligent people without number
have testified that the hest blood
purifier nerve tonic and rengtii
imparting mediei"e is Hoods Sar-
saparilla. NERVOUSNESS, loss Of sleep
and general debility all vanish when
Hoods SarSapar.lla is Professionally
taken; in word. health and happi-
ness follow after taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
DON'T TOBACCO SPIT OR SMOKE
YOUR LIFE AWAY.

Is the truthful, startling title of a
book about No-To-Bac, The harmless,
guaranteed tohacco-habit cure that
braces up nicolinized nerves. eliminates
the nicotine poison. makes weak men
gain strength, vigor and manhood.
You Iun no physical or financial risk.
as No-To-Bac is sold by Botica del
Aguiia under guarantee to cutie or
money refunded. Book free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., New YORK, or
Chicago.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. WlNsLow's SoofaiEG Syrup
has been used ior over fifty years by
millions Of mothers for their children
while teetbin1. with perfect success
1t So thes the chi'd softens the gums.
s!lays all pain, cures Win collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
immediately. 25c. bottle. Be sure
and ask for. ,,Mrs Wiuslow's Sooth-
e Syrup" and lake 40 ether kind.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
PRESIDENT DIAz ILL.

City of Mexico, June L.
President Diaz is confined to
his bed with a very serious in
fiammation Of the eyes. DR..
Lopez, director of the medical
college, has made an exhaust
i've examination of the case and
reports the condition of the
president as threatening serious
consequences. De has been
confined to his bed for four
days and his sight is greatly
interfered with. No ministers
or other official visitors have
been received in three days,
and there is apprehension
among those who are fully &c
quainted with the gravity of the
presidents physical condition.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
DEBs' CIRCULAR.
Denounces the Supreme Court
Decision as an Outrage.

Terre Haute, Ind, June q
Before goihg to Jail to serve out
the sentence imposed by Judge
Woods, E. v. Bebs issued a cir
cular to the American Railway
union, from which the follow
ing extract is taken;
A cruel wrong against our
great and beloved order by
Judge Woods has been approx
ed by the supreme court. Our
order Is still the undaunted
friend of the tolling masses and
our battle cry now as ever is
the emancipation Of labor from
degrading, starving and enslav-
ing conditions. We have not
lost faith in the ultimate tri-
umph of truth over perjury, of
justice over wrong, however ex
allied may be the positions of
those who perpetrale The out
RACES.
1t need not tell you, comrades
of the American Railway union,
that our order in the pursuit CT
right was confronted with a
storm of opposition such as
was never before visited upon
a labor organization. The bat
tie for the interests Of starving
men, women and children
stands forth in the highest his
tory Of labor struggles as the
great Pullman strike" It was
a battle on the part of the A.
R. U. for a cause as holy as
ever aroused the courage of
brave men. What have been
your rewards for your splendid
courage and manifold sacrifices.
Our enemies say they are sum-
med up in one word, DE
feat" They point to The battle
field and say: "Here is where
the host Of the \. r. U. went
down before the confederated
enemis of labor"
Brothers of the 4. R. T.,
even in defeat our rewards are
grand beyond expression. True
it is that the sons of british
force and darkness who have
drenched the earth With blood,
chuckle over the victory. They
point to the blacklisted heroes
of the A. R. u. idle and poor,
and count upon their surrender.
Their is hope is that our order
will disband; that persecution,
poverty and prison viii dc the
wosh.
In this. supreme juncture I
call upon the members of the
A. Il. U. to stand by their order.
In Gods good time he will
make the despots' prisons,
where innocent men suffer,
monumental.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
FOR RE.TT

The Miller's Hotel building hsv
ing been cuthlile,elY repaired is
offered for rent for hotel purposes.
Reasonable rates. Apply to Fran
cisco Ytnrfia.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-06
oATARRH CAN NOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. IS
they cannot reach the seat Of thu
disease: Catarrh is a blood or con
stitutiouaI diressp, and in order to
cure it you must take internal REM
edies. Halls Cutarrh Cure is taken
internally. aud acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces HalPs
Catartb Cure is no. q1sek medicine
1t was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this eouhtry for years,
and is a regular prescription. It %
composed of the best tonics known.
combined with the best blood pur-
ifers, acting directly on The mucous