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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-06

The investigation of Supervising Archi-
tect Hill, which Ex-Congressman Murch has
prosecuted in SO peculiar fashion, is at an
end, so far as the taking of testimony is con-
cerned. Written arguments are to be sub
United, and the final report of the commits
sion, OF which assistant Treasurer New is the
chairman, will not be made for some time.
1t would be absurd for any one to presume
to have an opinion on the merits of the case
whose knowledge of the testimony taken IL
confined to the brief and unsatisfactory re-
ports in the telegraphic dispatches. The
matters inquired into have been largely of a
kind requiring technical knowledge for a
proper understanding of them. The Ameri-
can Architect, which has endeavored to fol-
low the trial closely, expressed in a recent
number the opinion that the investigation
had been conducted in an astonishing man
ner. Proba bly, it is impacticable for any
body in that Office to succeed in course
which will be honest for the government
and satisfactory to those who are disappoint-
ed in getting contracts. Secretary Folge1
has shown disposition to do everything in
his power to facilitate the ascertainment OF
the truth with regard to the charges made
By Mr.. Murch. 1t is reported that Mr.. Hill
contemplates resigniDg the position whateV'
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What is a Metre?

l shall at once explain what mean by the
term metre" and shall take the flow of
water in a trough as an illustration of my
meaning. II we hang in trough weight
ed board, then when the water flows past it,
the board will be pu shed back; when the
current of water is strong, the board
will be pushed back aS long way;
when the current is less, it will not be
pushed so far; when the water runs the 9th
er way the board will be pushed the other
way. 80 by observing the position of the
boarh we can tell how strong the current of
water is at any time Now, suppose we
wish to know, not how strong the current Of
water is at this time or that, but how much
water altogether has passed through the
trough during any time, as for instance one
hour. Then, if we have no better instru-
ment than the weighted board, il will be ne
cessary to observe its position continuously,
to keep an exact record of the corresponding
rates at which the water is passing every
minute, or better every second, and to add
up all the values obtained. This would. of
course, be very troublesome process.
There is another kind of instrument which
may be used to measure the flow of water; O
paddle-wheel or screw. When the water is
flowing rapidly, the wheel will turn rapidly;
when slowly, the wheel will turn slowly;
and, when the water flows the other way,
the wheel will turn the other way, so that,
if we observe how fast the wheel is turning,
we can tel how fast the water is flowing. If
now, we wish to know how much water al
together has passed through the trough, the
number OF turns of the wheel, which may be
shown DV nnunfar will of fan
There are, therefore, in the case of water,
two kinds of instruments, one of which
measures at time, and the other during a
time. The term metre should be confined
to instruments of the second class only.-C.
Vernon Boys, in Popular Science Monthly.
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No Spots There.

1t began to rain again soon after dinner
yesterday, and disguised citizen who came
down on WOodford avenue car beside an
old man, remarked;
II presume this is owing to those spots on
the sum-
"Hey?' called the other, as he put his
hand to his ear.
''Spots on the sunP' yelled the other.
Hey? Spots? Where are the spots?''
Son the sum-
'Hey?'
"On the sum-
The old man rose up, crossed the car, md
looked out of the window, and squinted
around for minute, and then returned and
said:
'Can't see the sun tall How did the
spots come THEREOF
II don't know
"Hey?'
81 don't know
Have you seen emp"
'.You have, eh?'
81 said no.
''Oh! you haven't? What was your OBJ
ject in telling me there were spots on the
sun? am not so old that permit any one
to make a fool of mev'
The other now looked out of the window
and assumed careless air, but the old man
was right after him with:
You come into a car when | am minding
my own business and begin to talk about
spots on the sun. Who are you. sir? Did
you want to get me up to pick my pocket?"
''They say the rainy weather comes from
the spots on the sum-" explained the other.
"Who says so? Name the man! Pm
around all the time, and haven't heard of
any spots on the sum- If you think you can
work any game on me you are badly soldn
Tie citizen got up to change his seat, but
the old gent pulled him down and said:
lyon wanted to work some sort of game
on me, and / know it, If ever catch you
within rod of me again L tie you up in a
knot in two minutesI I'll put spots on you
till you can't sleepP'
The citizen made break and got out, aud
though he had no umbrella, he dropped off
in the midst of the rain with the look of a
man glad TO make the exchange. He had
just reached the curb when the old man
came to the platform and called out:
"Fook me for a greenhorn, did you? /
wish I'd walked you right to the police sta
ton! Ali you miserable swindlerl Spots
on the sun! Maybe you made something
out of sweet-oiling around meF'- Detroit
Free Press.
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er the result of the inquiry. An architect
of his ability can easily make more money
than by serving the United States for sal
airy.
THE Woman's journal says that the
friends of woman suffrage in Massachusetts
will support no man for Governor who is
not a supporter of theic cause. They OPP
posed Mr.. Bishop last year and they will OPP
pose Mr.. Robinson this year, if he is nomin-
ated. Mrs Lucy Stone says that, no matter
what other rights and interest are at stake
in the campaign, they cannot take the risk
of helping elect Governor who would veto
bill giving suffrage to women, if the Legis-
latme should pass such a bill. We do not
presume that the womeB-suffragists claim
that their opposition was what defeated Mr..
Bishop. The candidate they prefer for this
wear is Ex-Governor Talbot.
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French and italian Abandonment
of State Railway Management.

Two notable instances have recently oc-
CURED in which nations that have tried the
costly experiment of state railway owner
ship have been disguised with the result.
Italy, after giving the plan thorough trial,
has become convinced Of its mpracticability,
and has allowed its lines TO pass into the
hands Of private companies. Still more
noticeable is the action of the French au-
thorities, who may be said to have confessed
ehae they began to build railways and are
not aoie to finish them. After the Franco
russian s "a war the idea that a great expansion
- ~ tne rrencn railway system was necessary
became prevalent, and SO much money was
layished upon this object that The national
| debt was materially increased. Eight thou
| sand kilometres are yet to be CONSTRUCTED
| before the contemplated extensions are
| finished; and arrangements have lately baen
made by which four of the six leadina
| French railway companies will build s, T00
kilometres. Of this projected new construc-
ton 1900 kilometres will be built by the
Lyons Railway Company, 1900 kilometres
| by the Est, 1920 kilometres by the Midi, and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-06
A SAILOR rmSRTY YEARS.

About three months ago was taken with severe
pains in the small of my back In the region Of the
kidneys, from which became a terrible sufferer.
! consulted with number of physicians, and finally
placed myself under their treatment, they telling
ne had the sciatic rheumatism and kidney COM
plant.
On examination, my urine was found to be in a
very bad condition, of very dark color, and i'm
pregnated with heavy rel bIick-dust deposit, and
very offensive. had the most careful and best
medical attendance, and tried all the popular rem
edies without experiencing any relief Fortunately
about this time the virtue of Hunts Remedy being
called TO my attention, bought and used bottle
with such satisfactory results that continued on
for six weeks, when, having used four bottles, !
found was as well ever and entirely cured. All
pains left me- my water returned to its natural col.
or. am now in excellent health, and able to at.
tend to my business grocery
Whenever an opportunity occurs to recommend
your valuable medicine always do so, as am con
dent 1t win do all you claim for It, and that every
time Yous, with gratitude.
CAPT. JOHN KIMBALL.
NEW LONDON, CONN.,, May 8, 1888.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-06

MONDAY MORNING. AUG. 6.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for publica-
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or;preserye COM
munications that are not used
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-06

If and IL.

''If you are suffering from poor health
or languishing bed of sickness,
take cheer, if you are simply aing,
'orif you feel week and dispirited, with
out clearly knowing why, Hop Bitters
win surely cure you'
'If you are Minister and have overtaxed your
self with your pastoral duties, or Mother worn
out with care and work, or a man of business or
iaborer weakened by the strain of your everyday
duties or man OF letters, toiling over your mid
night work, Hop Bitters viii surely strengthen
you."
"If you suffering
from eating or
drinking, any indiscre-
'tion or dissipation or
are young and growing
too fast, as is often the
case,
"or If you are in the workshop, on the
farm, at the desk. anywhere, and feel
that your system needs cleansing ton
ing, or stimulating, without intoxicat-
ing, if you are old, blood thin and i'm
pure, pulse feeble, nerves unsteady,
faculties waning, Hop Bitters is what
you need to give you new life, health,
and vigor."
If you are costive or dyspeptic, or
suffering from any other of the numer-
GUS diseases of the stomach or bowels,
it is your own fault if you remainilI.
If you are wasting away with any
form of Kidney disease stop tempting
death this moment, and turn for cure
to Hop Bittefs.
If You are sick with
that terrible sickness
Nervousness you will
find Balm in Gilead"
in Hop Bitters.
If you are a frequenter. or a resident
of masmatic district. barricade your
system against the scourge of all coun-
tries-malara, epidemic, bilious and
intermittent fevers-by he use of Hop
Bitters.
If you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin, bad
breath, Hop Bitters will give You fair skin, rich
blood the sweetest breath and health. 5000 will
be paid for case they will not cure or help.
That poor, bedridden, invalid wife, sister, mothsr
or daughter, can be made the picture of health by
few bottles of Hop Bitters costing but triHe
aus MWF&w4w32
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-06
FISTULA AND PILES

Cured WlthOut the Use or the Knife.
WILLIAM READ on. d., Harvscd, 1912. and
ROBERT M. READ CM d., HaI ward, 1876. AZ
Somerset street, Boston. give special aftantion
to the treatment of FEsTUEA, PILES AND
ALL DEsEAaEs OF THRE RECTBIns.
without detention from business Abundant refar,'
ences given. Pamphlets sent on application
Office Hours-12 to O'Clock P. Nj. Except Sun
days. feb1 0d1vr
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ALExANDRE,s CASE,

About one year ago was taken with severe at
tack of disease of the kidneys from which suffered
severely. applied to our best local ply sican and
not receiving any helpI called on Mr. John A. Nor
gan, our druggist, and stated my case. He imme
diately handed me a bottle of Hunts Remedy, offer
ing it as great specific for that complaint. com
menced using it at once, and from the very start,
began to improve, and by the time had used the
bottle was entirely WE'LL Iwould advise any per
sons having difficulty with the kidneys to give
Hunts Remedy trial, know Of one case beside:
my own being cured, and would cheerfully recon
mond it to any one.
CHARLES II. ALEXANDER,
Foreman Dye House, Shetucket Mills,
May s. 1888. Greeneville, Conn.,
certify to the above being true case, having
sold the medicine to Mr.. Alexander and know him
to be gentleman respected highly in the position
he holds. JOHN A. MORGAN,
May 8, 1883. Druggist, Greeneville, Conn
jy30 WFM&w1w30
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MEETINGS.
Annual Meeting.

TElHE Stockholders of the Atlantic x st. Law
a renee Railroad Company hereby notified
that the annual meeting Of the Company win be
held at the office Of the Treasurer in Portland on
TUESDAY,, AUGUST z, 1888, at ten O'Clock In the
forenoon, for the purpose of making choice Of nine
directors for the ensuing year, and for the trans
action of any other business that may legally be
presented.
F. R. BARRETT. Clerk Of the Corporation.
Portland, July IL, 1888 yl7deodtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-06

Unri ge Frniy, Impure WATER, UBhe IfIiy
Climate, Unwholesome Food Malaria, Epidemic and
Contagious Diseases, Cholera Morbus, Cramps,
Pains, Indigestion, Colds Chills Simple levers Ex-
haustion, Nervousness or loss of Sleep that beset
the traveller or household this season are nothing
to those protected by timely of ssntord's
Imported Ginger, choice Anomalies and Pure French
Brandy. Beware of worthless ''gingers'' said to
be as good. Ask for samferd's Ginger. Sold
everywhere jy16dl awM3m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-06
Rev. Father Wilds'
EXPERIENCE.

The Rev. Il. p. WiIds, VveII-Anowa city
missionary in New York, and broth of the
late eminent Judge Wilds. of the MRssa-
chusetts Supreme Court, writes follows
"7S Z 54th ST., Nea1 York. Nay 10, 1882.
MEssRs, j. g. AVER Il Co., Gentlemen:
Last winter was troubled with a most uncom-
Portable itching humor, affecting more especially
my limbs, which itehed so intolerably at night and
burned so intensely, that could scarcely bear any
clothing over them. was also sufferer from a
severe catarrh and catarrhal cough; my appetite
was poor, and my system a good deal run down.
Knowing the value of AYERS SARsAPARILLA by
observation Of many other cases. and from personal
use in former years. began taking it for the above
named disorders, My appetite improved almost
from the first dose. After a short time the fever
and feelings alayed and all signs of irritation
OF the skin disappeared. My catarrh and cough
were also cured by the same means and my general
health greatly improved, until il is now excellent
feel hundred per cents. stronger and attribute
these results TO the use of the SARsAPARILLA,
which recommend with all confidence as the best
blood medicine ever devised. l took 1t in small
doses three times day, and used, in all less than
two bottles. place these facts at your service,
hoping their publication may do good.
Yours respectfully, 2. P. WuDs."
The above in stance is but one of the many con-
stantly coming to our notice. which prove the per-
feet adaptation Of AYERS SARsAPARILLA to the
cure of all diseases arising from impure or impOv
erished blood, and a weakened vitality =
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AYERS SARSAPARILLA

Cleanses enrches and strengthens the blood, slim.
ulates the action Of the stomach aud bowels, and
thereby enables tue system to resist and overcome
the attacks OF all Scrofous Diseases ErHptioRs Of
the Skin, rheumatism, CdtaTTh General DebilitV
and all disorders resulting from poor or corrupte
bleod and low state OF the system.
PREPARED BY
DIR. j. c. AVER & co. Lowell, Mass
Sold BY all Druggists price 81 six bottles for So.
AUS MW&F&w1w
Morris tribune., 1883-12-26
MI. WaIsh's Opinion.

baltimore, Dec. 25.-AIr. John A. Walsh
tod Q reporter that lie did not see, if the gov
c7ument officers were looking Tor him, why
t..av didn't fld him. He had made no at
tcIu95 to hide. He believed they did not
care to have hiEl testify. Kellogg,
against whom he would have TO
give evidence, was, he said, too good a
friend of Chandler, and the president was too
grateful for Kenoggs support at the Chicago
convention to make the prosecution against
him very active. Mir. Walsh went over the
history of the star route trials, and
claimed to find evidence of apathy
On the part of the government
since Garfeld's death, and a disposition to
convict only the small fry and let the big
fish escape, while making great noise to
make people think the thieves were being
very hard pressed
Morris tribune., 1883-12-26
UNDER THE AVALANCHE.
Eleven Hen Buried and Six Of Them
Killed.

OURAY, Col, Dec 25.-News is just re-
caived here of horrible accident at Vir.
ginius mine which occurred last Friday.
Owing to stormy weather, which had been
more severe than known for years, the mes
senaer could not reach Ouray sooner, though
only seven miles away. The Virginius mine is
owned by the Carolina Mining company o.
Boston, and employs thirty-fve men. It i
situated above tiInber-line at the foot of the
Silefles range. Friday afternoon huge
mass Of snow started from the top of the
range and swelled into al avalanche as it de-
scented, striking building used as board
ing house, where eleven men were resting,
and swept it completely away, crushing ami
burying the men fifteen and twenty feet un-
der the snow, amongst rocks and timber, but
fortunately missing the engine-house. After
the noise and confusion the other miners
started for their comrades.
Five were taken out alive, but so badly
crushed that they may die The other six
were found dead. Their names are Thomas
Murvan, James Fitzgerald, Robert Fraser,
W. II. Carmichael Charles Armstrong, w.
H. Sheidler Most of them leave families.
Reports received from mountain towns
state that there has been an unusual snow
fall, it being four to five feet deep on a
level. The warm weather of the last few
days is the cause of the snow slides, which
are a common occurrence late in spring, but
are not looked for at this season of the year,
which viii ma it all the more disastrous
Other accounts Of equal severity may be
looked for as soon as messengers can make
their way from interior sections.
Morris tribune., 1883-12-26
Lotta's Reception in London.

LONDON, Dec 25.-Lotta, the American
actress, has made her debut in London in
"Musette." Personally she was successful
Her acting, dancing, and singing were much
admired and applauded. Curiosity vas Gre
ated to see her in better parts. The play it
self was unfavorably received. There were
loud Interruptions throughout the perform
ance, and the cries of dissatisfaction were
increased by injudicious attempts of the
management to suppress the disturbance by
aid of the police. The actor Dacre, who was
recently unsuccessful in suit for divorce
against his wife, was in the cast. He was
booted The audience was a brilliant one.
Nj. Henry Labouchere and the critics were
present. Miss Lolita was presented with a
bouqae5 by Lady Lonsdale.
Morris tribune., 1883-12-26
E,ater News Of Damage.

CINCINNATI Dec. 25.-All the freight
trains on the Louisville s. Nashville road are
stopped, and no passenger train from the
iouth has reached Newport.
The roof of Harpers rolling mill, at New
port, was crushed by snow, involving con-
siderable loss.
The Cincinnati s. Portsmouth narrow
gauge railroad bridge and long iron trestle
Near California was torn down by the food
in the Little Miami at noon.
The Oak street tunnel, on the Cincinnati &
Northern railroad has cavei in. All trains
are stopped.
Innuulerable small losses are reported
from leaking roofs and from 70 is crushed by
the accumulated snow, wet with rain.
Among the larger losses of this kind is that
OF the Cincinnati Varnish factory, in the
western pa.rt of the city. The roof fell,
destroying the second story, and lnjurlDg
the contents of the first floor. Loos
$4,000. Eeiielbach, Friediander & Co.,
clotiiers had their stock damaged S11 eco by
falling roof. Many livery stables suffered
from crushed roofs.
The steamer Champion has been caught,
together with a number of the lost barges.
Uriah SbiniSie, who was carried off in one
Of his barges, has not yet been heard from.
Morris tribune., 1883-12-26
Various Causes

Advancing years, care, sickness, disap.
pointment, and hereditary predisposi-
tion-all operate to turn the hair gray,
and either of them inclines it to shed
prcmaturely. AYERS HAIR VIGoR viii
restore faded or gray, light or red hair
to q rich brown or deep black, as may
be desired. 1t softens and cleanses the
scalp, giving it healthy action. 1t
removes and cures dandruff and humors.
BY it's use falling hair is checked, and
a new growth will be produced in all
cases where the folliclcs are not de-
stroyed or the glands decayed Its
effects are beautifully shown on brashy,
weak, or sickly hair, on which few
applications will produce the gloss and
freshness of youth. Harmless and sure
in its results, it is Incompatible as
a dressing, and is especially valued
for the soft lustre and richness Of tone
it imparts.
Ayers HAIR vIGoR IS colorless
contains neither oil nor dye; and via
not soil or color white cambria; yet
it lasts long on the hair. and keeps
II fresh and vigorous, inpartlnS nm
agreeable perfume.
For sale by all druggists.
Morris tribune., 1883-12-26
rot Bill Younger at All.

ST LOUIS, Dec. "a special from Chat
tanooga says: Bill Younger, who was ar
rested at Warren, Ala, on Saturday by
Sheriff Foute, of Loudon county, Tenn, con-
fessed his identity to a reporter, and stated
tkat he had been associated with Jesse James,
Int denied that the James brothers were con-
carned in the Mussel Shoals robbery.
A special from Jefferson City, referring to
5his arrest, says the prisoner is not Bill
Younger, but Clifton Ware, who deliberately
killed Robert Cummins in Madison, Monroe
county, Mo-, on the 26th of last May.
Gov Crittenden has dispatch from
Sheriff Foute announcing the arrest Of
Morris tribune., 1883-12-26
Fatal Locomotive Explosion.

New HAVEN, Conn, Dec. ga New York
bound freight train on the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad stnck in large
snow drift near Milford, which extinguished
tie FIRE and caused an explosion, blowing
on5 the furnace doors. Engineer
Ross was badly scalded, and Fireman
Lynch badly burned. Conductor Searlas,
WHO vas assisting the fireman at the time,
was also blown from the engine into the drift,
but escaped with the loss of a few teeth and
few bruises. Later reports say that the
engineer and fireman were killed.
Morris tribune., 1883-12-26
rEaverIv,s latest Hove.

New YORK, Dec. 25.-J. II. Hayerly, who
recently bought out the San Francisco min
strels, of this city, viii change the name OF
the house to Haverly's Comedy theatre, and
open December 81 with the Aimee French
Opera company. Billy Birch says it is true,
that he had to sell out his share in the San
Franchises on account Of losses in Wall
cf;rnat
Morris tribune., 1883-12-26
"What ere Eou asoEng to Do About

New YORK, Dec. 25.-"Gath" says: An
assistant district attorney said: I'm this
room was uttered a very celebrated remark.
When indictments were found against VIII
lam IL Tweed and other leaders of the
Tweed ring, Tweed came to this room to give
bail. While the clerks were drawing
the bond Tweed approached my
desk and said: well, you've in
dicted me at last said that
the grand jury had. Then, with his hands in
his poclzc.s ard sheer on his lips, he said:
well, wat are you going to do about it:' I
think you VIII ind out, Mr. Tweed, before
you are much older, replied. The reporters
present caught up weeds defiant question,
and it became Jils war cry Of the citizens Of
New York aa1st lhe ring, and was tele-
grapbed frc,4 one end OF the earth TO the
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