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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
FROM WASHINGTON.
Commissioner Eaton Makes q Statement
in Reply TO Criticisms Of the
Service.
WASHINGTON, June 4

WASHINGTON, june 4.
Dorman B Eaton of tie civil service CON-
mission makes the following statement IN
reply TO criticisms which have been made
upon the action of the commissioners IN &c
lecting local examiners from officers aiready
in the service and in answer to douots winch
have been expressed with Regard 10 Justice
and impartiality of examiners so selected;
"Such criticism is superficial and largely
ba ,ed on misconception of facts. The third
section of the civil service law requires all
examiners to be selected from those IN ON
cial service of the United States, which Is
all that need be said about one branch OF the
criticism Saleries would have been neces-
sary tor examiners if not in the puolic ser
vice and ten wears might elapse before pun
lie opinion would force congress to vote such
salaries The competitive examinations al
ready held have been conducted by exauiH-
ers selected from among officials OF omces
where the nominations were conducted. 1.
was the reform thus achieved which nrst con-
WINGED friendly critics that any reform was
POSSIBLE and which first convinced hostile
critics that their spoils system is in peril.
Who. so well As the officials of offices to be
reformed, knew these abuses among their
associates. or the better qualification re-
ouired in those offices. In every large ONCE
are competent high-toned officials who are
Inundated and indignant even at some times
silent, when they see official favor and par
tisan influences, give to f1unkies and bench
men the places wi ich are due to capacity and
character Shall such men be denied parti-
cipation in the work OF reform: Shall they
be condemned by inference and strange ex-
aminers be put over them: Are they to be
utterly rejected because scheminy politicians
and patronage mongering legislators who fix
their salaries and threaten their removal
have made all the expression of their disgust
and aspirations as perilous as it would have
been useless! No reasonable man supposes
that all the prejudice or favOriteism can be
eliminated. 1t is not perfection but refor-
nation which is expected. Stringent penal
provisions in the new law examiners favoring
applicants. All experience has shown that
competitive examinations made an end OF po-
itician prescription and partisan favoriteism.
1t is rare in New York Office that the poll
ties of those appointed are even known.
collector or postmaster cares little for the
politics of those he appoints when he can no
longer pick out favorites or convert subordi-
mates into henchmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Judgments Rendered Tuesday.

In the court of commissioners of the Ala
bama claims today, judgments were rem
dered in the following cases -
No. 63I. Mary Ann Scar, executrix of
Zeno Scar, s7iS with interest from March
II, 1884.
No $50. Joseph W. Spear, 1884 with in
terest from March 10. 1864.
No. ISL. Joseph Henderson, $6l70.
No. 10. James Callahan, 1920, with
interest from Aug. IL, 1864.
No. $40. Norman White, Jacob Custer
and Chas, T. White, sole surviving partners
of the late firm of White, Sheffield 4 Co.,
1894 with interest from Aug. ~, 1884.
No 1891. Chas. Pfizer, Chas. F. Erhart
and Theodore John Hobbell, $685. with in
terest from Aug. l.. 1864.
No. 1929. Elizabeth b. Smith. Annie
Browning Maria p. Mcneil, Susan X. Pur-
son and John B. Blydenburg, executors of
John Hummel Brown, deceased, S4S, $3.50 with
interest from Nov. 10, 1861.
No. 1888. VIM. II. Nelson, $500. with
interest from Nov. 10, 1861.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
Foreign Notes.

A bill to prevent corrupt practices at cleo
tons passed the second reading in the Com
mons late Monday night.
The racefor the Prince of Wales stakes
for three year olds was won by Falmouth s
colt, Gilliard.
Advices from Sierra Leone under the date
of May oath, say that fifty persons have been
roasted alive for witchcraft in the Sherbro
district.
Emperor William will arrive at Gastein,
the latter part of July.
Lord Dutferin, British ambassador at Con-
stantinople, has been decorated with the
grand cross of the Order of Bath.
One hundred and forty-three soldiers sta
toned at Posen, wore accidentally poisoned
Their condition is dangerous.
1t is the intention of the Vatican at Rome
to express its thanks to Great Britain for the
aid she has extended to Catholic missionaries
in Soudan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
Tariff on Sugar.

The Secretary of the Treasury has instruc-
ted the collectors of customs in regard to the
drawback on sugar under the tariff act Of
March ), 1888, fixing the following rates I'M
til Sept l, 1888:
First, on refined loaf, cut loaf, crushed,
granuated, 80 100 cents per pound.
Second. on refined white coffee sugar, un-
dried, and above No. 20 Dutch standard in
color, 2s-l00 cents per pound.
Third, on all grades of refined coffee sugar,
No. 30 Dutch standard and below in color,
S4-l00 cents per pound.
Fourth, on syrup resulting entirely from
the refining of the above enumerated materi-
ais. cents per pound.
The allowance on sugar will be subject to
deductions of per cent, as prescribed by
law. Meanwhile commission is to be ap
pointed, and one refner is to be selected by
the trade at New York to determine the prop
er rate of the drawback on sugars and syrups
under the act referred to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
SATURDAYS STORM.
Two Deaths Reported.

GALVESTON, Texas, June ).
Interesting details of Saturdays storm are
coming in. Specials say no serious damage
to property is reported except near Greenville,
The storm assumed the form Of a tornado at
Bonham. Lightning struck hack which
was returning from picnic, killing the col
ored driver and the horses and tearing the
conveyance, which six negroes had just va
Gated. to pieces. At Palestine, Samuel How
ard was on a fishing excursion with another
prominent citizen and two little boys. They
were caught in terrible rain storm and
started for shelter. In the darkness Howard
walked into a creek and the others were I'M
able to save him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06

The reduction of the national debt in
the eleven months ending on Thursday
last amounted to Sll5, 725. 200. and the
surplus for the entire year will probably
not exceed 1926. 900. 900. a sum slightly
in excess of Secretary Folger's original
estimate, which has been affected by legis-
lation and the varying demands of the
pension office. The receipts for the pres
ent fiscal year have been nearly equal thus
tar to those of the last year, except in the
customs division, where the decrease is
already about 100000. The standard
silver dollars are rapidly accommodating in
the treasury. There were coined 1885,
600 of these dollars in the month of Nav.
but more than that number were added in
the same time TO the store in the govern
ment's vaults. where nearly l09, 900. 900 OF
these rejected coins are now packed away.
The Forty eighth Congress at the begin
ming of its first session will fird about
125. ZOO, 900 standard dollars in the custod,
Of the government. The argument for tn,
repeal OF the silver coinage law is made
more powerful every month by the work
of the minis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06

Emigration from Great Britain for the
first four months of the year was ll0,56S,
against 1885 last year, and all this re-
duction was in the departures to this coun-
try. Australia took twice as many immi-
grants as in 1882. 1862 against 9,5l8,
and Canada received 1904 this year and
about the same last; but departures to the
United States were 1860 IN 1893, against
lO5, I66 in 1882. Immigrants have way
of discovering that times are bad as soon
as anybody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
OHIO REPUBLICAN CONTENTION.
Gossip Respecting the Nomination for
Governor.
New YORK, June 5.

NEW YORK, June 3.
The Posts Columbus special, dated this
noon, says: All the delegates to the republic
can convention are present. Ben Butter
worth and the rest of tho Cincinnati delegates
arrived at noon. The delegation stands 80
for Foraker, II for Sherman
Senator Sherman in the interview did not
positively decline the nomination. He says:
at must not be. | am opposed to it. My
nomination would necessitate my Withdrawal al
from the Senate, and that would leave that
body in the hands of the democrats Not
withs standing his refusal, the delegates may
insist upon his nomination, and it looks as if
it NAV be forced upon him.
LATER Republican State Conven-
ton convened this afternoon. Senator l.. T.
Walcott was made temporary chairman. The
usual committees were announced, after
which the convention adjourned TO 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning. when the committee on
resolutions will report and ticket be nomi-
mated The indications are that Foraker will
be nominated on the first ballot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
Specifications of Sewers to be con-
structed for the city of Augusta.

On Green St
CONNIE ncing at the west End Of the present sewer.
near the house Of A. 6. Longf.llow, to extend west.
eriy along said Green st. In a line with the part
built. three hundred and fifty feet. $780,
/. TO be built Of granite.
2. The bottom stone not less than four inches
thick and not less than four feet long.
g.. The walls to be not less than eighteen inches
thick.
T. The covering to be not less than six inches
thick and not less than four feet long.
8. The sewer to be tive feet wide and two feet tx
inches high inside.
g. The top Of the bottom stones Of the drain to BE-
not Iess than eight Is feet below the travel OF t"e
street.
p The bottom TO be laid on a true grade from the
end of the present sewer and the stones to be- a'd
even. 80
:. The corners of the at the bottom shall be
filed in to about six inches the bottom AND '"
about six inches the sides. that there shall be
slope toward the center, this filling TO be Of grane
well and smoothly laid in cement and the cracks bt-
tween the bottom stones to be cemened so tiat the
bottom shall be smooth.
9. All eigging to be done by the contractor. and
the sewer o be covered and the grade OF ne stree.
restored the surplus dirt to be hauled and deposeu
as directed by the Mayor and Street Commissioner
Western avenue Or on Grove street west oil s'a'e
street.
Also s.wer on Western avenue to be built In or
nearly In line with the gutter on the norfn sac o.
the travel. commencing at point near the stable o.
the Central House and extending westerly I9,ee
hundred 300 feet. This sewer to be built OF the
same material, of the same dimensions and 10 tbe
same manner the one on Green street. Op'ninks
be lett In both for connection OF street and
drains where directed by the Mayor and Street Com
missioner. A.,
The time for commencing and completing inc
work will be fixed In the contract.
The sewers to be built under the supervision Of the
Mayor and -tfeet Commissioner for the WesFIn
District. Payment In full 10 be made when the woIa
IL accepted in writing by the Mayor and said sIee'
Commissioner. 60.
Proposals viii be received by the Mayer OF Street
Commissioner until June Is, 1883. ct O'Clock. =.
The right 10 reserved to reject any or proposals
june5ffw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06

One democratic editor innocently in
quires why the republicans give so much
time to the position of the democracy on
the tariff question and say nothing about
their own views on the subject. The rea
son should be obvious to any one,it seems.
There is no "fun" in discussing the repub-
lican position on the tariff. The party
passed a bill through Congress last spring
embodying its views on the subject and
feels reasonably well satisfied with its
work. But there is endless amusement in
standing outside the ring where the hair
pulling is going on among the free-trade
and protection democrats and cheering on
the fight. It's free show. and the re-
publicans don't want it to come to an end
right away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

The celebrated Tivoli brewery has been
destroyed by fire.
Geo. L. Stanley and Matthew Romney of
New York. counterteiters, were sentenced to
three years imprisonment and fine of $1,000
each.
The drouth in the vicinity of Lynchburg,
Va, has resulted in incaiculable damage, and
information from the southwest represents ali
alarming state of affairs.
Thy suit of w. ID. Murphy. of sAlbany,
against w. II. English for $1,000, for services
on the stump during the presidential cam
paign was settled yesterday by the payment
of $780,
A mob of two hundred men broke into the
Jail at Herman. Mo-, Monday night, and tooG
Whitney, the murderer of young Burchard,
to the woods, and he has not been seen since.
The Grand Lodge of Free Masons of New
York are holding their annual session at Ma
sonic Temple, New York City. Over 10000
masons, representing $50 lodges, are in at
tendance.
BY the explosion of the boiler on a pile
driver engine of the Memphis & Charleston
railroad, Monday, near Lagrange, Tenn,
engineer Harry Roberts and fireman Robert
Lee were killed outright, and three Others
seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
LOST HIS BADGE
And Shot by an Officer.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, June ).
T. II. Stevens, owner of Farragut and 9th
er horses at the jockey club course, was shot
yesterday afternoon by Policeman McGrath.
Stevens had passed out of the grand stand,
during his absence lost his badge. On his
return he was refused admittance by the
doorkeeper and angry words followed. Ste
vens is said to have attempted to force his
way in and McGrath iuterposed, when 1t Is
alleged Stevens drew a knife. McGrath then
fired, the ball striking Stevens left arm
above the elbow and entering the body. The
full nature of the injuries cannot yet be OBJ
tanned McGrath was arrested and released
on bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
'----77-7'777-77-7-7777-7-' -
Oh, W hat q Cough!

Will you heed the warning. The signal per
haps of the sure approach of that more
terrible disease Consumption. Ask your
selves if you can afford for the sake of saving
so cts, to run the risk and do nothing for it.
We know from experience that Shiloh's Cure
will cure your Cough. 1t never fails. This
explains why more than a Million Bottles
were sold the past year. 1t relieves Group.
and Whooping Cough, at once. Mothers do
not be without it For Lame Back. Side, or
Chest, use ShiIoh's Porous Plaster. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
Watertown Cattle Market.

WATERFOWL. Mass. June >.
BEEF CATTLE - Receipts 562; light run o
cattle this week and ft wer buyers present. mar kei
beet extra at o. rs rs; first quality at 50a7 20
second at 00a6 90; third at IS a 4 IS.
STORE CATrTE-wOrking oxen per pair at 1909
$50; mich cows and calves at 206is; farrOw al
$780, fancy cows, 509so; yearling Il 2o two years
1899; three years 25di4
SwINE-Receipts 5000 Western fat, live, 7as
Northern dressed hogs at 9ia9i.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Receipts 1000 heads
Sales of sheep in lots at 30095 90 each
extra 90 a 50 or 3a6c; spring lambs sa12; veal
calves 3a6l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
FOREIGN NEWS.
Bloody Battle al Hanoi.

PARIS. June D.
An official report from Tonquin IN regard
to the recent hostilities near Hanoi. states
that Capt Riviere was killed while endeavor-
ing to prevent the capture of gun. when
was subsequently recovered. The French
column retreared in good order. the wounded
being carried back to Hanoi and the dead
left behind. The enemy lost lis men, Inc
situation at Hanoi is reassuring. Two COM
panies of troops started from Halppong lot
Hanoi the 9th ult and the commander OF
fort Nandink telegraphs that he is able to
repel any attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
8ailp 4enntbtf 5Ournal.
Augusta. Wednesday Morning, June 9.

The Boston Advertiser, from summa-
ry and digest of the fourteenth annual re-
port of the Massachusetts Labor Bureau,
derives the conclusion that in that State.
for the year 1880, and since, labor has
been better paid than capital relatively to
former years, and that the drift has been
favorable to the consumer rather than to
the producer OF goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06

One of the curious and ingenious con
trivances shown at the japanese Fishery
Exhibition. which has just been held at
Uyeno. was set of whale nets aud har-
poems. with explanatory pictures. When
whales appear off the coast large boats
containing from twenty 10 thirty men put
off to attack them, equipped with strong
grass nets about ten yards long, with
meshes about yard square. Eight or
ten of these nets are slightly attached,
end 20 end. and when a whale is reached
they are launched IN front of and around
him. At the first dart he becomes entan-
gled and dashes away, one Of the teu-yard
lengths of net breaking off and clinging
round him. His embarrassment soon
brings him again to the surface. when
other nets are thrown. until at last he be.
comes so hampered with them. and Sc
harried and frightened, as to be an easy
mark for spears and harpoons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
The Mound builders.

There can be no reasonable doubt that
America was once inhabited by race OF
men. law extinct and antedating the advent
of the Indian Scientific men call the
''Mound Builders" and they probably suf-
fered from heart disease. just like other NOR
tails. DIR. Graves heart Regulator was not
known so far back as the time of these
mound builders, sun worshipers. as they
are often called. the remedy is, however,
more than 80 wears cid, and. better still, il
is the only cure for heart disease ever dis
coyered-Sfar. teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06

Mr.. Frank Hatton, a somewhat noted
English explorer and scientist. accidental
" shot himself some two weeks ago. in a
Jungle in North Borneo while endeavoring
to capture wounded elephant. His serv-
ants, who were Malays. rowed the boat
with his body 10 miles in little over
two DAYS, without sleep. in order to reach
an English settlement. The remains are
to be sent TO London, where the father OF
the deceased, Joseph Hatton, resides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
AVexed Clergyman.

Even the patience of Job would become
exhausted were he preacher and endeavor,
ing to interest his audience while they were
keeping up an incessant coughing. making ii
impossible for him to be heard. Yet, how
very easy can all this be avoided by simply
using DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con,
sumption. Coughs and Colds. Trial bottles
given away at F, G. Kipsman 4 Co.'S. drug
store. t&wev6wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06

The most important political contest OF
this year will be in Ohio. which elects a
governor and legislature which will
choose q successor to Senator Pendleton.
The republicans will be the first in the
field with their ticket. they holding their
convention this week, in the city of Co
lumbus. Judge Foraker OF Cincinnati,
Comptroller Lawrence and State Treasurer
Turney are the leading candidates for the
gubernatoral nomination, the first named
having seemingly the fairest prospects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
Report Of the Typographical Union.

CINciNSATI, June D.
At the meeting of the international typo
graphical union. the annual reports were
read. showing the union to be in strong con-
iition There are $1,000 surplus in the treas
ury. Twenty-Five new unions have been
added in the past year, and there are now
LIS unions in the international organizations
represented here by SIS delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06

Eyes. that's sadly So" said jenkins. .'my
hair is turning gray and before its time.
Use somethinge / would, bnt most hair re-
etorers are dangerous" True" answered
his friend, ..huf Parker's Hair Balsam is a.
harmless as il is effective. I've tried it, and
know. Give the Balsam show and the boys
will soon stop calling you Old Man Jenkins
1t never fails to restore the original color to
gray or faded hair. Richly perfumed. an ele-
CANT dressing june6-f W&S&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
A C,rcu, Tent Demolished.

SUSPENSION BRIDGE, n. Y, June ).
During the performance of Nathans' circus
this evening, the canvas tents were struck
BY a terrific rain squall and utterly demol-
ished. About 1900 persons were in the tents.
and terrible panic ensued. A great many
persons were injured but none fatally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
BY GRAPH.
MAINE DISPATCHES.
Installation OF a Pastor.

PENNINGTON, June B.
Rev. c. Fl. Pope was installed as pastor OF
the Congregational church here this after
noon. Rev. A. w. Moore of Lynn, Mass.
E. \. Packard of Dorchester, Mass, and
several other ministers of that denomination
in this county were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
New York stock Market.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, june 5.
FLOUR firm.
WHEAT-lower No. Chicago Spring. III ,a1ilI !;
llll June; i134 1873 July.
CORN - lower at 56i Sc cash bid; So a 81
June; 57ia57g July
OATS firm 394 cash 39s June; 80 a 39 July
RYE-quet; "a.
BARLEY-lower so.
PoRK-at 10 05 IA 10 10 for cash and 10 III 10 &c
July.
July.
BULK MEAT-Shouiders. 60; Short rib 10 10;
Short clear. 10 45.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
Launching at East DeeIing.

PORTLAND, June D.
Schooner B. C. Cromwell. launched Tues
day from Russers yard at East Deering, reg
istered six hundred tons and is owned by
Capt Andrew J. York and New Bedford par
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06

DUBLIN, June 5.
Edward Harrington. editor of the Kerry
Sentinel and printer of that paper, have
each been sentenced to imprisonment for six
months on account of the publication of an
invitation to persons who wished to join the
Invincibles to attend meeting. They will
appeal from their sentences. Two compost
tors on the paper plead guilty to assisting in
the publication and were sentenced to two
months imprisonment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
Trouble Between Sir VIM. HarcOurt and
Lord ROseberry.

LONDON, June D.
In recent debate in the House of Com
mons, Sir William Harcourt implied that
Lord Roseberry. in his capacity of under Sec
rotary of the home department was charged
Scotch interests merely as a temporary plan
intended to propitiate Scotch members. This
has offended Lord Roseberry. who has threat
ened to resign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06
Monument Fund.

PORTLAND, June ).
The collection for the Soldiers Monument,
which occurred on Memorial Day, will
amount to something over $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-06

The Calcutta Exhibition which will open
on December 9Th of this year, will be not
able for the wonderful collection OF prec-
ious stones which are to be shown. The
great majority of the native princes OF
India have promised to lend their finest
Jewels, and among these are some OF the
costliest in the world The collection will
be especially rich IN diamonds and pearls.