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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-10-06

Warming TO Boys.-You boys
ought to be very kind to yourlittle sisters.
L once knew little boy who struck his
sister blow over the eye. Although
she didn't pine away and die i'm the sum
mer time, when the June roses were
blowing, with words of sweet forgive
ness on her pallid lips, she rose up and
hit him over the head with the rolling
pin, so that he couldn't go to Sunday
school Tor more than month, on account
OF not being able to put his best hat on !
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-10-06

ii. Ny daughter, sir; / cannot tell a
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-10-06

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~ lhg bowels. sud hypochondria. Arc these trihes
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
THE BOSTON CUSTOM HOUSE.
Collector Simmons Prefers the Custom
House to Politics.


WASHINGTON, June 15.-CelIector Simmons
had an Interview with President Hayes yester-
day.
Mr.. Simmons asked whether the fact that an
officer had been known to be loyal to the past
administration, and had conducted his office in
accordance with principles recognized by all
party administrations was to be urged against
him.
He was assured that the present administra-
ton would hold no man responsible for sys-
tenn OF appointment which has been practiced
by both parties and corrected by neither. The
President is determined, however, that for the
future his pledge of civil service reform shall
be executed to the letter; that persons ia the
federal service shall have no direct connection
with or participation in the active management
OF politics or its machinery; that while, like
other good citizens, they are expected to exer-
else their right of suffrage according to their
own will, after the candidates are chosen and
the issues made up, he did not expect federal
officers to be part of the political machinery
which manages caucuses, controls conventions
and secures nominations. The principles of
the letter written to the collector at New York
Will soon be embodied in a general order Hon
est, efficient and capable officers Low in the ser
vice, although they may have rendered featy
to the old system of appointments and admin
lstratlon, will not be rewarded on that account,
but as rule will be retained unless written
charges are preferred against them and proved
Mi. simmons stated that he should be glad
to see the experiment. tried in Massachusetts
and should do his best Immediately to separate
the BOSTON, Custom House absolutely from pol
itics. He only wanted the assurance that he
should not be compelled to sure nder to the pol
iticians
The President gave him the most positive as
surances of his earnestDess in the matter,
The result will undoubtedly be that Mr.. Sim
mons will resign his position on the Republican
Central Committee, and the Boston Custom
House will cease to be an element in New Eng
land politics,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
GORTsCHAKOFF's REPLY.

NEW YORK June 16.-A correspondent at
the Russian headquarters processes further de-
tails of Gortschakoff's reply to Derby as fol-
lows: IF the Turks make peace directly af-
will be ready to accord peace, but otherwise
she will have no alternative but to conquer and
dictate peace to the Porte. If England wishes
to prevent the Russians from entering Com
stantinople she has only to exert her influence
upon the Turks to induce them to yield imme.
diately after the Balkans are crossed 1t ia
only fair to say that the idea among the Rus
slams is that any half measures are not suffi-
Gent. Bulgaria must become as autonomous
as Servia and Roumania''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
MEXICO.
The Capture of Acapulco by I.erdo's Ad.
herents.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.-Advices by the
steamer China confirm the previous report of
the capture of Acapulco by Alvarez who has
installed officers of tho Lardo government
The date of Avarez's entry is not stated.
Very little resistance was offered by the follow
ers of Disz. Alverez was sustained by about
1000 Indian soldiers. Several followers of
Lerdo, who were compelled to flee from Mexico
on the accession of Dlaz to power, left this city
to-day on the steamer Constitution.
A letter received here by mercantile firm
from a correspondent at Acapulco corroborates
the news of the capture of that place and its
bombardment by Diaz's fleet of gunboats,
which consists of two vessels, to retake the
city. The correspondent, who writes under
date of June 9th, says two gunboats are off the
city and throwing shells into the midst of the
houses. At the date of writing no serious
damage had been done by fire or she'll explo-
sions. American merchants have placed their
books and valuable papers in the house of the
American consul. 1t is yet an open question
whether the gunboats can retake the city. No
mention is made of Alvarezs replying to the
fleet with batteries from the shore. Informa-
ton received from other sources is that Gen.
Jemniez, Diaz's governor of Acapulco, was
killed in resisting the attack of Alvarez A
gunboat which went to the rescue of the pas
sengers of the wrecked steamer San Francisco
is Joining in the bombardment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

| Sitting Bull, with $50 lodges, is in Canada,
| and will settle there quietly.
A hail storm did much damage at Bounchere,
Ont, yesterday.
Roman Catholic church at Okla, Can, was
burned yesterday. Supposed incendiary.
The King of the late New York Carnival has
been sued for advertising bills.
George Tenant wife and child were drown
ed at Smiths Falls, Can, Thursday night by
| the upsefting of boat.
G. j. Mcbride, proprietor ofA the Bergen
House at MT Vernon, Ohio. was shot by VIM.
Bergen yesterday, in quarrel.
Ebenezer Brewster (colored) of Boston. who
nearly murdered a companion and fled to Cana
da, has been extradted
Harry Buckmnster, son Of the landlord of
the City Hotel at Hayerhill, was Iuu over by a
train yesterday and killed.
The wrecked steamer City of San Francisco
has not yet broken up. and some of her cargo
has been saved.
An Internatonalst Propaganda has been
discovered in Vienna whose purpose was to ex-
cite instruction in Russia and Austria.
Senator Conklng says his physcians have
ordered him to travel till the next session of
Congress.
An invitation has been sent to President
Hayes to visit Lowell. No reply has been re-
ceived.
The New Hampshire House has passed an
act relative to the trial Of capital cases. giving
the state the same number of challenges as the
prisoner while selecting jury
John A. Lyman (colored) ex-member of Con.
gress from North Carolina, has been appointed
collector of internal revenue for the second dis.
tIict of that state.
John FL. Barrett, saloon keeper of Anbnrn.
n. T., was shot dead by his mistress. Cora
Young, yesterday morning, at house of pros
tltution. The woman shot herself twic9 in the
head and is not expected to recover.
The Attorney General of Georgia, although
urged by Ben Hill and other counsel of ex-Goy.
Bullock, has put off the trial of the latter Till
August. Bullock remains in Georgia to urge a
t1ial.
Harry Adams, an inmate of the Soldiers
Home, was hanged at Dayton. Ohio, Yesterday.
for the murder of Henry Mullbarrep, soldier
at house of ill-fame the 18th of FEBRUARY
1876. ''
1t is stated that the syndicate have EXPRESSED
decided opinion that unless the administra-
ton takes firm stand in regard to the nav.
ment of the per cent. bonds in gold and not
in silver, the new loan will fail and might IA
well be withdrawn from the market.
The works of Jacobus & Nimick. Pittsburg
Pa, were destroyed by fire yesterday They
made fine hardware locks, bronzes. &c. and
the house contained a large quantity of delicate
and costly machinery. Loss 1926, 900. The
book bindery of Bakewell & Co. was damaged
$4,000 worth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
TURKEY.
Agitation Among the Greek Population
of COnstantinODle,

CoNsTANTINoPLE,J June 15-There is great irri.
tation among the Greek population of this city
that prayers be said in all the churches for the
success of Turkish arms The fact that the
Sultan made costly presents and decorated the
patriarch with badge of one of the highest
oIders of the empire, taints the action of the
patriarch with suspicion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
Representative Foster ON the Situation

WASHINGTON. June Is. - Representative
Charles Foster, of the Foster-Matthews letters,
says that in his opinion the statement recently
made in the general press dispatches very cor.
rectly represents the Presidents views on the
silver question. Foster says that the Presi.
dent has recently discussed with him the pro-
priety of remonetizing the silver dollar, but
then seemed reluctant to make his views
public. Foster says that while Ohio seems
strongly in favor of the reconciliation of Sill
yer, he greatly fears that much harm would
follow if the silver dollar, when restored to its
old place, failed TO approach in value to gold
standard. He thinks that the effect of Presi-
dent Hayess policy has greatly improved the
chances for Republican success in Ohio this
fall The canvass he considers likely to be ac-
tive and aggressive. He greatly doubts the
ability of the Republicans to organize the next
House. If they should succeed he thinks Gar
fields chances for the Speakership are as good
as could be wished but he does not think it
probable that the favorable feeling among the
Democrats, resulting from the Presidents pol
icy, will induce any of them to leave their par
ty at the outset. In view of the position Mr..
Foster has held towards the Southern question,
this admission is significant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

Executions took place at New Orleans yester-
day of Adrian Eueque (colored) for the murder
of Richard Turner (colored); of George Morris
(colOred) for the murder of Sarah JONES' a for.
mer mistress; of Joaquin Florence, native of
the Philippine Islands, also for the murder of
colored mistress.
The National Association of Stove Manufact-
urers at Detroit, Mich, Thursday voted to re-.
duce the production this year one-third, and
appointed committee to devise an improved
system of credits A committee was also APP
pointed to organize an opposition to the recp-
rocal treaty.
A Montreal despatch says that the reason for
the arrest of the Indians at Okla was that they
had recently put fences around their old past
urage grounds and demanded fees for cattle be-
longing to outsiders. 1t is said that the In.
dams are arming and will rescue their COM
rades now in jail. The Indians have owned the
land for great many years and show national
papers therefore,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
NEW YORK.
Fatal Effect of MIR. Tilden,s Suee

New YORK, June Is. The Herald's leading
editorial is headed death of the Democratic
party; Tilden did it." The Herald says his
speech on Tuesday night laid out the Demo-
Gratis. and prints the following words enclosed
in black border: 'Here lies the Democratic
party, killed by Samuel j. Tilden in the Goth
year of its age. r. I. P"
Miscellaneous.
The police paraded today in four battalions.
aggregating 1900 men. and made a splendid an
pearance. Mayor Ely, ex-Gov. Tilden and
others reviewed them.
Capt. Bracket today seized several more
pieces of silk. but the party who consigned
them to an auctioneer fled the city last night,
Some 30 pieces were struggled and all have
been captured and confscated to the custom
house.
The receiver of the American Popular Life
Insurance Co. will be appointed tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

EAsToN, Pa June 15.-The trouble between
the engineers, fremen and other train hands
of the Letigh & Susquehanna and Delaware,
Lackawana & Western Railroad companies
does not appear settled. The employees within
the past few days have been holding division
meetings, at which resolutions denouncing the
action of the companies were adopted. At a
meeting of the operatives employed in the Nor
ris & Essex division of the last named road
held at Hackettstown, it was resolved to strike
should the brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers publish an order to that effect. 1t is un.
derstood the company in anticipation of trouble
made preparation to fill the situations of those
who wish to leave. 49,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
Silk Taffeta Gloves

in Coiored and Black, Also German Isle
Button 30 cents per pair. English Isle
Elastic Wrists. Is cents per pair. But-
ton stitched 33 cents. Best Gauze Lisse,
Elastic Wrists, IL cents. Misses LisIe 5
and 30 cents. Gems 30 TO IS cts per pair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
The British Subject Killed i n The CbisoIm
Massacre.

MADISON, Wis, June 15.-The INVESTIGATION
by United States officers into the case Of Nc.
Clellan, an aged British subject, killed in the
Kemper county riot, develops the following
facts:
Mcclellan served as volunteer short term
IN the Confederate army in 1861, and afterwards
sought to avoid CONSUMPTION, claiming to be a
British subject. The British Consul at Mobile
declined to protect him on the ground he had
forfeited such claim by bis acts He performed
many acts of citizenship but never voted. He
was armed, threatening and obtrusive on CHS.
olm's behalf the day of his death. His char
acter for honesty and courage was good.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
Class Day mt Brown University

PROVIDENCE, June 15-The exercises of class
day at Brown University commenced this
morning in Manning Hall, which was Meas.
antly decorated with flowers and filled with a
brilliant audience. II. Gardner president of
the class. .made the opening address wheu the
Grafton was delivered by Ivwan e. Page of
Washington. ID. c., who will be the first Color
ed graduate of the university. He proved to
sententiousness, without effort at display and
Using at times to impressive eloquence. A
graceful poem was deliyed by Thos. E. Bart
lett of Newburyport, on the Ministry of Beau
ty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

DO YOU HAVE A PAIN IN YOUR BACK? If so,
your Kidneys are diseased. Do not plasters they
will do you no good; but take HUNTS REMEDY
and be cured. Dropsy and all Diseases of the Kid
neys, Bladder and Urinary Organs are cured by
HUNTS REMEDY,
CLARKE's TOOTH ACHE DROPS cure instantly.
julia T,Th&S&w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
THE MONTENEGRIN CAMPAIGN.
The Montenegrins not yet Driven from
Duga Pass.

LONDON, June 15.-The Times correspondent
at Montenegrin headquarters at Ostrak, tele-
graphs the following, under date of Thursday
which indicates the Montenegrins are not yet
completely driven from Duga Pass: A Turkish
column advancing through the Wassojevitch
district makes slow progress and has not vet
reached Kalaschn. 1t destroys all villages
within reach but has thus far not entered the
mountain country. 1t is supposed this column
intends moving through Drobnak to unite with
the army now in the Duga Pass.
Another rumor says that after the relief of
Nicsics and capture of Danilograd, the bulk of
the Turkish forces will be withdrawn to operate
on the Russian right wing when it crosses the
danube. The greatest confidence is felt here in
the general result of the campaign.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
THE PEACE RUMORS.
How the Russian Army Would Regard
Them,

News at Bucharest telegraphs as follows:
Any foreshadowing of peace would fall on
the Russian army with thrill of passionate
disgust that would strain the bonds of disci-
pline to the utmost, There can be no question
that the army regards Constantinople as the
only goal to content it. I understand it is
settled that the Gar will return to Russia i'm
mediately after he has witnessed the passage
of the Danube. There are now comparatively
few Russian officers in Bucharest, their duties
calling them elsewhere.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16

various Matters
1t was definitely determined today to make
no change in the District offices of recorder of
deeds and register of wills. now held by Simon
Wolf and Col. Webster respectively.
AT Cabinet meeting today the propriety of
opening negotiations for a new extrad ition
treaty with England and the general terms
that should be proposed in the event of such
negotiations being inaugurated were subjects of
discussion without action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
DIED.

In Deering. June IS, Elizabeth Knight, aged SO
years III months.
Funeral services Sunday afternoon at / o'clock,
at her late residence, WoodfOrd's Corner.
At Windham Hill, June Is, Jason Webb aged IS
years months.
Funeral services Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
at his late resinense Windham Hill. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend.
In Brownfeld, May 20, Mr.. Alpheus S. Mansfield,
aged II years.
In Fryeburg, June II, Mrs. Howard Jones, aged
81 years.
In Otsield, June 8. Cora, only child of Stephen D.
Jellison, aged 10 years.
AT Saratoga Springs, June rs. of diphthertic
Group, Katie Wardweli, daughter OF Rev. l.. S. Row.
land of Lee. Mass, aged IL years months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
IKE Fishery Commission.

HALIFAX, June 15.-The fishery commission
provided for in the Washington treaty, had its
first meeting this afternoon. The proceedings
were conducted with closed doors, but it is IN
derstood the business commenced by the com
missioners making the solemn declaration pro-
vlded by the treaty. Rules for the manage
ment of the court which counsel on each side
had under consideration for several days, were
presented to the commissioners for adoption.
Each party may be represented by counsel to
the number of five. The case of Great Britain
was filed and the Americans have several days
to put in an answer. The court sits far
short time tomorrow when it will adjourn
several weeks. 1t is understood that the claim
for Canadian fisheries embraced in the case
filed by Great Britain is 50 600 010
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-16
FALL OF A BRIDGE.
Ten Persons Precipitaied into a Siuice
way-Six KILLED.


way-Six KILLED.
BELvIDERE, N. j., June 15-Yesterday aft.
ernoon mill dam Just above the town of Nor
wick on the Delaware, Lackawana & Western
weakened by the late rain storms, suddenly
broke and precipitated a fishing party of ten
persons through the sluceway. Mrs Reemers,
her daughter Julia, Miss Crowley and Thomas
Presster We're drowned. The owners of the
boat in which the party were, Mark Fisher
and James Osfet, were fatally injured by
falling into the grinder of mill lying below
the sluiceway.
OH CITY, Pa, June ia span of the new
county bridge which is being built over Oh
Greek, fell in last evening killing Joseph Sim
mons. and fatally wounding Alexander Heick-
er. Several other workmen were injured.
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To The COnsuTnptiye.

Wilbor's Compound of COP LIVER On. AND LIME,
without possessing the very nauseatng flavor of the
article as heretofore used is endowed by the phos
plate of lime with healing property which renders
the oil uoubly effcacious. Remarkable testimonials
of its efficacy be exhibited to those who desire to
see them. For sale by A. B. WILBoR, Chemist,
Boston. ju11eOdlw
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ginning "Fair Maiden" you know. and con.
tanning delicate compliment, it might prove
tne sou answer which would turn away wrath
and possibly bring about peace.
j. M.-Never.
Reporter-Don't say never!
J. M.--Ne0er 1 tell you The die is cast.
heporter-( Hesitates for moment, then
takes out his handkerchief and begins to sob)
>. M.-Whats the matter with you?
OF my eldest brother.
j. M.-Wbat allied him?
Reporter-He had the same kind of row. A
row with two of 'em.
j. M.-Well?
Reporter-These verses which wrote at the
tender age of % describe the result
J. M.-Read.
Reporter
He fit them for three mortal years,
He first grew lean, then thin;
He needed not his brothers tears,
But kept a-sailin' in.
He looked in vain for sympathy.
But folks is mighty human;
And SO with one accord they cried
Out, bully for the women"
They fattened on the fight, while he
D cruel sight! so sad o!
lie grew so pale that people Of
Ten took him fof his shadow.
The makers mark upon his shirts
(His name was Philicoddy)
Was plainly seen clean through the man.
And read by everybody.
At last his toes were turned square up.
His eyes gave no more flashes,
We took what little there was left
And turned him into ashes
Upon his urn they fixed these words:
Here lies the prince of asses;
He tried to lick lass, and he
Got licked to death by lasses.'
j. M. (vIsibly affected 1T was sad fate.
w nat was the age of your brother?
Reporter-Seventy -eigbt.
j. NJ with start)-To day?
ReporteI-To day.
j. Mills birthday, young man! day and
month.
Reporter-Sept IA.
j. M.-AmaZing coincidence
Reporter-What is amazing?
j. M.-The age, the date and the month,
Reporter-How?
j. M-If live until the 18th of September.
too will be rs.
Reporter-No!
j. M.-'Tis even so.
heporter.Old man! in such an hour as this
thoughts OF scoop are unworthy of Journal
ist throw away the reporters part, and as
sumo the role of the friend md mother. Pause,
venerable, perhaps should say distinguished
man before it is too late
j. M. Infringing reporters hand)-Friend of
my boyhood, thank you! The warning you
nave gwen me shall not pass unheeded. If
you know of soothing, modifying stanza that
would suit this emergency and that enraged
woman send it to me. 1 am not wealthy, but
here is quarter. If l can ever be of service
to you in the way of park lots or anything call
on me.
(knowing that the distinguished man needed
TO be left alone with his thoughts the reporter
slowly but reverently Withdrew.
Later, the following short but pithy stanza
was sent to Mr.. Medl, and it is probably fly
ing on its mission of peace ere this to the Pine.
tree state
To Miss Dodge:-
Flattened is my ebenezer,
All my life is but sigh;
I'm lemon in a squeezer,
CONFESS told that lie.
Do not fall
Fairest Gail.
Send me word you will not crow
When you see this
Exegesis,
From your sad but loving