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The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
HAY FEVER.

have been afflicted for twenty years, dur
ing the months of August and September, with
Hay Fever, and have tried various remedies
without relief. I was induced to try Ely's
Cream Balm; have used it with favorable re-
suits, and can confidently recommend it to all.
ROBERT w. TowNLEY, (Ex-Mayor) Eliza
beth, N. j.
For twenty years was sufferer from Ca
tarrh of the head and throat in a very aggra-
waited form, and during the summer months
with Hay Fever. I procured bottle of Elys
Cream Balm and after a few applications re-
ceiyed decided beneft-was cured by its use
Have had no return of the complaint CHAR
LorTE PARKER, Waverly. N. Y Fifty cents.
Since boyhood I have been troubled with
Catarrh and Hay Fever, and have been unable
to obtain permanent relief until used Ely's
Cream Balm. 1t has cured NEE. L. CLICK
ENER, New Brunswick, N. j. Price fifty
cents.
a Halstead youth, dining at his uncle's, at
the stock yards, made such heavy dinner that
his aunt was moved to remark: Johnny, you
appear to eat well.' eyes, auntie," replied
the precocous urchin, "l have been practising
eating all nay life."
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07

PACIFIC MAIL 8. s. co
.&A TO CALIFORNIA,
4 sgskkSeS JAPAN, OHINAS

Sandwich Islands, New Zealand ard
Australia
Steamers sail from New YORK for Aspinwau on
the LIST, 10th, and Goth, of each month, carrying
ports.
Steamer Of 10th does not connect for San Fran.
cisco.
Steamers sail RON San francisco regularly for
Japan, China and Sandwich Islands, New Zealand
and Australia.
For Freight Passage, sailing lists and further
information, apply to or address the General Ees
tern Agents.
q. T.. BARTLETT &c CO.,
AAS STATE Street. Cor. Broad ST., B0slo1
or to W. ID. LITTLE y CO.,
9bSdH 81 EXCHANGE St, Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
Railroad Recetpt..


PORTLAND, July 5.
Received by Maine Central Railroad, for Portland
40 cars miscellaneous merchandise; for connecting
roads, 102 cars miscellaneous merchandise.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
Foreign Exports,

CAPE CANso,Ns. Schr M G Mehean-2So gals
oil.
GLACE BAY, CB. Brig Addie Jordan-192 gals
oil
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
MAINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY
For New York.

Steamers leave Franklin Wharf, on Wednesdays
and Saturdays at p. M. Returning leave Pier 80,
East River, New York, Wednesdays and SRtur-
days at 4p.m. j. b. COYLE, JR., Gen'l Ag't.
sop2l dtf
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
ENREIGN PORTS.
SPOKEN

Passed Low Point, CB. July 2, barque Lothair
Sydney for Cow Bay.
Sid I'm Hong Kong May 9, sbarque Light
field, Spalding, Victoria, VI.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
REDUCED OCEAN TTCKETS.

10y the largest, fastest and best passenger and
Id mail stesmers between America and Europe.
Rates: First cabin $50 to 500; second cabin $40
to $50; intermediate S35 to 40; Storage, outward
and prepaid to and from British ports, SIS, round
from Continental ports, SIT to S25. Scandinavian
and Sterling sight checks at lowest rates. Apply to
j. l.. FARMER % EXCHANGE street I9dtf
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
Wit ana Wisdom.

A colored organization in Washington, d.
c., bears up under the name OF the "Ancient
and United Order of the Sons and Daughters
and Brothers and Sisters of Moses and the
World at Large -
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07


and United Order of the Sons and Daughters
and Brothers and Sisters of Moses and the
World at Large"
The torments OF rheumatism and neuralgia
have rendered burdensome the lives of thou
sands of persons surrounded by everything
that could conduce to their happiness. Ath-
lophoros, the great specific for these twin dis
eases, comes to crown the work, and to bear
the glad tidings that the distressing complaints
can be permanently cured. Rev. G. D. Diggs,
of Trenton, KY, writes that his wife who had
not been able to go anywhere for three years,
tried this great remedy and nov she is "sound
as dollar"
The First Baptist Church of Salem, New
York, will have none other than a married
preacher. If the congregation is addicted to
seeking semi-anpual revenge in the shape of
"a donation party" married preacher is pref
cradle. A single man is not SO situated that
he can furnish $25 feed when he is surprised
with $50 donation.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
LFRom MERCHANTS, ExoHANaE.l

Passed Anjier prev to July 2, ship Mindoro.
Hutchinson, from Boston March 81 for Manila,
uoilo and Cebu.
Sid I'm Genoa prev to July 4, barque Charlotte A
Littlefed Miller, New York.
ar at sierra Leone June Ia, brig F 1 Merriman,
Nickerson Boeton.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
tOoO Dy q physician.
OTIS (COIOredl


A feeble infant, severe ophthalmia, and bowels in
bad condition. Took from 3 to drops of Liquid at
each feeding
At weeks old. Eyelids greatly swollen and ex.
tensively suppurated, Bowels not much improved
Two weeks later. Bowels in healthy condition
Eyes better.
AT IL weeks old. Quite well except the eyes
which are improving slowly.
Three weeks later. Eyes nearly healed and child
in good health generally.
At months old. Severe cough and fever, result
ing in pneumonia, with diarrhoea.
One week later. Coughs less has but little fever
appetite returning, retains food, doing well.
At months. Coughs some; healthy infant in all
other respects.
AT months. Is well, active and bright. Takes
20 drops Liquid Food at each feeding. One of the
finest infants at the baby Show,
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-07
IF YOUR BABY is SICK OR
WELL READ THIS:

LIKE 1T. WANT IT.
The history of some of the babies exhibited by the
Murdoch Liquid Food Company at the Baby Fair,
Boston, in May, 1884. They drew more attention
than any babies present, as they were better in
physical health especially in strength all admitted
who saw them.
Most of the mothers as we'll as babies, that were
at the fair took Murdock's Liquid Food daily
mothers, one teaspoonful at each NEAL babies, from
5 to 20 drops at each feeding. Our hospital of 40
Gs for infants was established to show that the
mortality in cholera nfantum, teething and wean-
ing can be reduced. Infants kept one year free
of expense except Clothes Every bed is full and
home and hospital is the onyone in Boston that
is kept open all the year, and with less mortality
than any other home in per cent. During the last
four years we have not known of a case of cholera
infantum when the child has been fed with our
Food, nor death when the child has been treated
with Liquid Food by physician.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
The County Conventions.

In another place to-day we publish
the call of the chairman of the state
executive committee for the assem-
blying of county conventions to meet
on Saturday, the Gath day of May, to
choose delegates to the Fort Worth
convention, which meets on the 18th
of June, to select delegates to the
national convention which assemblies
at Chicago on the 9Th day of July.
This is very important matter and
the chairmen of the county commit
tees should be on the alert to see to it
that full representation be had, and
that the delegates to Fort Worth
represent the sentiments of the coun-
ties. Let the lists of delegates COM
prise the worth and intelligence as
well as the patriotism of the party in
every instance. We are not much in
favor of pledging delegates, but would
rather see the selections represent the
intelligence of the party and its known
preferences and then allow them the
necessary discretion to act for the best,
and upon the contingencies which so
often rise Unexpectedly and upon
which it is impossible to instruct. If
the democracy would win in the ma
tional struggle, which is now fast
approaching, careful and con-
scientious work must be done
by the county conventions
not only in Texas but in every state
in the union. The principle goes fur
ther, goes down deeper into the atomic
conditions of party life. The caucuses
and primaries are all atoms of the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
DAFFoDILs and daisies.
Badpered Bliss

From the Philadelphia Times:
Mr.. Bliss continued his testimony
before the Springer committee to-day.
He said that bis charge of 800 a day
as counsel for the government was
not by any means eXorbitant, and it
was mighty poor day in New York
| when he could not make that much.
He never thought of going out of
town for a smaller fee He said that
among the reasons for his unwilling
ness to take part in the cases was that
however faithfully counsel served the
government they got no thanks and
that there was always difficulty in
collecting the compensation. The rea-
sonable compensation was always cut
down half and then "you had to en-
ploy corkscrew and a claim agent to
collect it"
The witness entered into details
relative to the action of the grand jury
on certain routes presented on which
indictments might be found. In the
course of his testimony Mr.. Bliss said:
There was one poStoffice named
Hayes, and named after the eX-presi-
dent, that we could not find"
at was fraud, then," interposed
Mr.. Springer.
ct was about as difficult to find it,"
replied Mr.. Bliss, Gas it is difficult to
find him now"
Mr.. Hiss said that his entire charge
was $59,532, of which $4,000 was for
expenses and $4,000 was still unpaid.
"How many men did you convict ?"
asked Representative Fyan.
"Only two"
"Were they punished?"
"No, sir"
did you collect any money for the
government
"No, sir; I've not gone into the
insurance business"
Would you charge for Sunday?"
Mr.. Springer inquired.
81 think my bills will show that 1
charged for Sunday. know L worked
on Sundays"
Whose fault do you think it was that |
there were no convictions asked |
Mr.. Fpan.
az think it was the fault of the jury,
cirO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

same grand principle of thoroughness
and preparation which we dare net
neglect if we would have the crystali-
zation of the work represent a condi-
ton of possible success. The eyes of
the whole nation are on Texas. Not
the democratic party alone but all the
parties and more especially the repub-
licans. The two leading political Or
CARNATIONS of the nation are con-
fronting each other like two glad1a-
tors in the prize ring. They are scan
ming each other for a possible
weakness. They seek for an advant-
age and when it is found we may rest
assured that it will be used pittilessly
and for all there is out. The county
conventions and the resultant district
and state conventions iand their action
will furnish the advantage sought
Let us watch them warily, but at the
same time let us not place one in their
way by false step, by unseemly and
inharmonious action. Let uscome uI
firmly grounded upon the great faith
of the old party, flying all Of
its banners, and proceeding upon all
of its rules upon which it has so Otter
marched TO complete victory in thu
glorious days of the glorious past.
Let the county conventions of Texa
beware how they propose to tampe
with the long-tried and well-approve'
3 two-thirds rule by instructing dele
5 gates against it. Its wholesome re
straints are more imperatively de
I manded now than at any previous pc
I riod in all our party history. Tn
S raid upon this wise and venerable oil
|. principle of party polity has been Oh
y gained, and so far, pushed by Unfit
g ences always regarded in the past g
o sinister, if not openly and avowedl,
d hostile to democratic ascendancy
y either state or national. Let not OF
honest, true-hearted democrats of tn
/ counties of Texas make the serioJ
e mistake of following these disorgaI
y izers to the extent of parting with
Il rule which has stood the severest test
for a period of forty-fve or fifty year
u and only that some doubtful "hig
Is water" democrat may name recol
q milton which, with its retention
s would be utterly impossible for hir
d This it is, and nothing more or les
h Notwithstanding all the loud and T
y sounding disclaimers now beir
n dinned into the ears of the people.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
A Dem oralizing Man.
From the PHILADELPHIA Times.

A Dem oralizing Man.
From the Philadelphia Times.
The most demoralizing man in Gin
cinnati seems to be Field Marshal Hal
stead, of the Commercial Gazette.
Just when " Q mob had been con-
trolled aIC snarchy seemed to be
about ende , he printed a leader that
meant, if Ii meant anything beyond a
thoroughly demoraliZied editor, that
the decent people should now start a
mob and hang the murderers in the
jail.
Perhaps it was the Field Marshal's
wicked partner who wrote the leader
while Halls! cad was pulling down his
vest across the Rhine, but, if so, there
should be better division of labor in
that great newspaper establishment,
| and the riot editor should be clearly
| indicated.
1t is fortunate for Cincinnati that
the people Of that city did not respond
to the Commercial-G azette's call for a
new reign of anarchy. OF course, the
| decent people who were ostensibly ad
dressed, wouldn't respond under any
call or leadership, and happily the
hoodlums to whom such an appeal
| could only be effectual, had stated theiI
appetite in murder and devastation
and Halstead is short just one riot.
Somebody should call upon Hal
stead and his wicked partner anC
paste in their hats and all around theil
editorial tables and chairs this motto
Let us have peace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

From the C0rsicana Weekly Observer.
The democratic usage of requiring
two to one to make a nomination is
being vigorously discussed, as is the
custom of the press, just preceding a
state convention on every election
year. There are some strong advo-
Gates for its abandonment, such as the
Fore Worth Gazette. Its strongest
friend is that sterling democrat, Col.
Barlow, now of the Austin STATES
MAN. Upon the whole, so far as we
personally know, the great majorit
Of the state press, and writers who
are not known to be more or less
tinctured with independentism or
greenbackism are in favor of the re-
tention of the rule. Perhaps the Ga
Zette may be considered the best advo-
cate of democracy on the opposing
side, but then it has Col. Peter Smith,
worthy and enterprising citizen, if
would like to see governor. Hal w.
Greer, now of Beaumont, is one of the
most prolific writers against the
usage, through the medium of the
Galveston News. We all know how
Hal deserts the democratic ranks
every chance he gets without going
directly to the republicans. He was a
strong supporter cf Col. Wash Jones
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
Sunday LAWS.

There is broad lesson in the events
which have occurred recently in San
Antonio which it would be well to
scan closely, and to heed. To our way
OF thinking, it would be far better to
remit all observance of christian festi-
val days, including the Sunday, to the
good sense and proper feeling of the
citizens of an enlightened, civilized
and christian country. 1t would be
better in every way if no legislation
was necessary on the subject. Intelli-
gent and prudent men inhabiting or
doing business in country where the
christian sentiment is strong enough
to force observance of the day, will
not, as a matter of business prudence,
outrageously violate this sentiment or
dishonor the day. This is the sort of
Sunday law which will do the most
good. Indeed, we go farther and say,
that it is the only one which is worth
the paper upon which it is written.
Let it be left to mans own sense of
right if he will do business on Sum
day. He will soon abandon the prac-
tice of opening his store or shop on
that day, if he finds that thereby he
affects disasterously his trade on week
days. If the aggregate of public
opinion lies in any one direction it is
all folly for any one man or combina-
ton of men to attempt to run counter
to it.
However, a law is a law, and it
must be obeyed while it is in force
In San Antonio by common consent
the Sunday law was disregarded. The
last grand jury indicted the violators
right and left and in all directions. |
This is, as we understand the matter,
a bona fide proceeding, and not adopted |
as one way of providing a competent
test for the constitutionality of til
Sunday statutes, which have been
abundantly tried already and fully es-
tablished. Primarily we think all
Sunday enactments, sumptuary laws,
are to certain extent and in the ma
ture of things, dead letter. The policy
of passing them is bad and their effects
bad in the end. We would see all such
things left to the sense of right of the
citizens and all the effort wasted in
sumptuary legislation, given to the
more promising task of educating
people up to the standard which rem
ders open violation of the Sabbath an
infraetion of the laws of good breed
ing and propriety. Here is found the
true remedy. Here is found the key
which will unlock the problem and /,
lift vast burden from the shoulders !,
Of the officers of law. Bad laws must
be obeyed as well as good ones, and
.he effort to evade must take the only
proper course possible,-to secure re-
peal. 1t is the only remedy. g
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

added, is especially indicated by the
estimate that in the i've years the
contract runs, the loss will amount to
S45, 1000 IN taxes on the lands, and per-
haps doubly as much on the cattle on
these lands and improvements that
would be made on them. The sub
ject is one which demands some coz
sideratiOn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
watterson's Poker Game,
From the Savannah Morning News.

From the Savannah Morning News.
An anecdote of Henry Watterson is
printed in accent Washington letter.
Some years ago Mr.. Watterson CHANGED
to be in Indianapolis, and while there
sat down to a game of poker with
'Dick' Bright, who was recently ser
geant alarms of the senate and presi-
dent of the city horse railroad. Wat
terson had great luck. The money
rolled in apon hin. When he was
about $4,000 ahead ne began to think
how he would ,)eud it. az will ride
home in the best hack this city af-
fords," he said. Il fore a great while
he had $4,000 in winnings. 81 will
drive TO my hotel with four white
horses, and darkey leading each one, "
was his eXultant announcement.
From that moment his luck turned.
Every cent in his pile was gone and
his pocketbook began to look thin.
The railroad president fumbled in his
pocket. Taking out car ticket he
passed it across the table. "Here.
Watterson, you said you should ride
home, Put that in your pocket and
you can" Watterson walked, and
still keeps the car ticket as reminder
of the night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

From the Sulphur Springs Gazette
The Austin STATESMAN, under its
new management is greatly improved.
Unlike the old rumbling, cranky con-
Germ of former days, it is bright,
newsy, able. and has already become
a general favorite. 1t only reaches
our Office occasionally and to US, is a
sort of semi-monthly as it were.
Wish it would come more regularly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
Advising the Democrats

From the Limestone New Era.
Hal Greer advising the democratic
party what to do to succeed in the
coming campaign is about what one
would expect from a man who sup.
ported Wash Jones. The democratic
party got along last year without
Hats vote and they could survive this
season without his advice, unless it
be taken as correct statement of
what the party should not do.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
The Very Best.

From the Bastrop Advertiser:
The improvement in the Austin
Daily Statesman, under it's new man
agement, is marked, and generally re-
marked upon by its readers. 1t is now
decidedly the best daily ever pub
lished at the capital. 1t brings the
latest news to Bastrop five or six
hours earlier than other dailles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

hud1DraSt1c.
Eronn the Randara Weekly R11nla

From the Bandera Weekly Bugle.
The Hudibrastic poet of the Austin
STATESMAN is still lively, but he must
learn that the Bugle never begs for an
exchange, and when it blows it toots
to DurpOSe
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
The King can do no wrong!
Glover, Cows1ips, Daffydowndillies

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The favorite flowers for bonnet
trimming are red and white clover,
cowslips, white and purple heath,
mustard and cress and hanging tulips
or daffodils. A great many bonnets
in colored straw are simply trimmed
with velvet, an aigrette and metal
dagger with ornamented handle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
Martins Candidacy.

FTUm In6 DdHaS Evening IIneS.
Gas much chance as cat has in
hell without claws" is an expression
often used by those who desire to
show the futility of the efforts of
others in an endeavor to carry GER
tain point. We never really compre-
hended the width, breadth and depth
of the expression till we heard of
Martins candidacy for governor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

THE negroes of Texas own, publish
and edit three papers in the state.
That is pretty well for the down.
trodden. We rejoice sincerely that
this people are endeavoring to elevate
themselves in this way. 1t is good
sign, and all good citizens will bid
them Rodspeed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

OUR headline poet broke out in
another place yesterday morning. Now
unleash the dogs of war. The vandal
has clearly forfeited his scalp, and the
sooner our good brethren take 1t the
better viii it be for all concerned, even
including the trembling, quivering
victim himself.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

If Uncle Dan1 and Governor Bill
Sterrett don't soon fall upon some
plan by which we can have those
staunch and true-hearted democratic
papers, the Age and the Times. We
shall grow desperate and add an even
ing edition to THE STATESMAN.
There now, is that threat or a
prophesyp
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

BRADFORD, Pa, is having a spirit
ualistic fraud. The worst spiritual
fraud we know of in Pennsylvania is
to be found. on the Monongehela. 1t
is called "old rye" for short. 1t has
led many patriot astray, and lost
him
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

THE AUSTIN STATESMAN, under its
new and brilliant management, is a
sturdy fighter, and properly measures
the weight of an unprofessional ie.' .
1--we were quite sure that fiattery
is not " the food of fools" we might
be inclined to strut a little, when the
News gives it to fellow in that hearty
sort of way.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

SAY of it what you please else, but
it is a shame that so generally excel
lent democratic paper as the Fort
Worth Gazette, should go into that
anti two thirds rule business, as a sort
of tail to the News disorganization
kite. 1t is indeed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
Has Ella Really?

From the Gainesville Week., Register.
Has Ella Wheeler taken charge of
the STATEsMAN's head lines, or its it
the sweet singer of Michigan?
Its Iyre is tuned to sounds 50 sweet,
All the world couldn't beat it,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

From the Atlanta Constitution, Dem.
We are not in favor of reading ed
itor Watterson out of the democratic
party. No, bless you! The republic
can party has it's Private Dalzell.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10
Lettbe soutb he Mapnanimous.

From the Buffalo Courier.
1t is to be hoped that the people of
the south will not make northern out
RACES an issue in the approaching po-
litical campaign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

IT would be difficult to make a
choice between Dan McGary and Bill
Sterrett. The strength of the pair
could not be added to if one were to
draw till doomsday,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

POLITICAL surprises are slipping up
on the blind side of good many men,
these days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-10

The old alcalde write up, sets 'em to
buzzing. THE STATESMAN loves to
set them at that sort of thing.