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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-12

July l, lat 80, lon 73. barque Ills, Sawyer from
New York for Galveston.
July 8, lat 40 12 Ion II 06. ship Levi G Burgess,
johnson, from New York for San Francisco.
July 5, lat 20 80, Ion 20 SO, sch Nellie Wood.
bury, .Hodgkins, from Boston for Bahamas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

'Here, sexton, want you to put that man
ont of the church. We can't have the funeral
service disturbed by his internal laughter.
Well, aren't you going to do something about
it2" "Oh, no, we never mind him. He's the
obituary reporter Of an afternoon paper. -
Rochester Post cypress.
''Molly, wish you would be better little
girl" said an Austin father to his little
daughter, "You have no idea how sorry
am that mamma has to scold you all the
time" "Don't worry about it, Pa" was the
reply Of the little angel. ~ am not one Of
those sensitive children. Half the time
don't hear what she says"
A country merchant caught thief going
through the cash drawer. "Hello, there,
he sung out, ''what do you want in that
drawer2' "0h nothing" said the man
sheepishly, backing off and trying to get
away. "Well don't let me disturb you. Just
go right ahead you'll find exactly what you
want. I've found the same thing there for
the past six weeks. Merchant Traveller.
Somebody in Washington has just un.
esrthed the following good story, told at the
expense OF Controller Lawrence. He was
arguing an appeal before the supreme court
last winter, in the course of which no quoted
a decision quite unfamiliar to the members OF
the court. Pardon me, judge" interrupted
Justice Wood blandly. "What is youi
authority for that?" Lawrence l." was the
rather hesitating reply. His embarrassment
was not lessened at the litter which rar
through the room as bluff old Justice GRAY
exclaimed lotto voce; "Well, if that isn'l
check I'll be d-d2" Tho controller had beer
quoting from his own decisions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

"No, my paternal progenitor Is not in"
CAller-"I am one Of the depositors in
his bank, which / find has suspended
payment. Can you tell me where your
father is Z" "The authorities became
oognizant Of considerable rehypOthecs
tion on his part and conveyed him to
protoplRsm." "a what" ga proto-
plAsm." "What in the name Of Webster
is thatf" "If you will glance at
Worcester you will find that protoplssm
signifies CELL"
Chicago citizen-''I want to get pair
Of shoes for my daughter" Shoe dealer
-"Yes, sir what size :" Chicago citi-
zen-"I declare, forgot to ask the size.
What are such shoes as those worth q
pair 7" Shoe dealer-''Is your daughter
a resident OF this city Z" Chicago citi.
zsn--"Yes." Shoe dealer-"Well,
wouldn't like to name price until
know what sizs she wears" -Draks'i
Travellers Magazine.
She-Papa ip very particular, and
doubt very much whether he will give
his consent. He-Whyf She-He ii
opposed to my marrying man who hal
not established himself in business, and
George, you know you have not. How
could you, dear, when all your after
Moons are spent at the base ball games
He-But, my love, have hidden th,
truth from you until now. / want to Civ,
you q glorious surprise. do not 60 t,
base ball games merely to look on. She
You are not - He-Yes, | am the
She-The pitcher ! Oh, George Thi
is indeed joy. thought from the siz
and color Of your hands that you worket
in a tanyard.-St. Louis Critic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
MRS. PARNELL TO BLAINE.

Mrs Della 7. s. Parnell the distinguished
mother of the Irish leader, has been reading
the now familiar Fisner-Blaine cotrespon.
dence, and sends to the New York Herald the
following vigorous lines denunCiauOry of the
Republican candidate:
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIoN-lSS4.
VERY SICK BLAINE LooUITUR.
All the world is not strewn DER with roses
All it is rot strewn over with feathers
In its wilderness, each holy Moses
Stabs his feet and meets all kinds OF wealth
ets.
It's, alas for the wearisome journey,
It's, alas for the heat and the prickle;
It's not breaking a lance in a tourney,
II I'm locked, even now, by Deaths sickle.
Oh, then, come to my aid, special pleader,
oh, then, come to my aid, every liari
oh, then, come to my aid, each seceder,
Come, oh, Lucifer, dressed like friar
Smally human, makes horrible doses
Concentrating distrust, hate and malice,
For me, the itinerant Moses,
IT'S that thing called election quadrennial-
Fraud and force gag my lands judge and
jury
II turned out by America's fury.
oh, TO sc en- of all goodness the fountain!
10 alarm and to charm with bubble
let Feed people on chaH and on stubble
| To claim power over all, ever kingly
| Lay the world out around for our pleasure
| Manufacture, produce, and that singly,
And put all In word or pint measure
| BLAINE MoRALIzEs.
There's an end to all things, oh, how shocking
There's an end to cajolement and power
| Oh. the hends of ambition seem mocking
Vital power as it burns ever lower
i
Should l, too, by rare feats and persistence,
Ry all manner of scrubbng and lather,
Reach that tempting and potent existence
would stay in, Columbfa's first father.
| SIN let TO power supremer-
Nothing really my own l-0h, that painful
Though while yet in the wild, every scheme
Finds each cnance, and the best one, so gain
full.
For in every good pastry finger
Has grim Death--all in spite of my option
I've no choice, though mid sweets / woul
finger,
But am mortgaged by birth and adoption.
Oh, that meier I'd spread nets with Fisher
oh, that neer I'd been given to letters
Nor coward, proved not a well wisher
To 1rishmen craZed in their letters
Della z! y. PaTTeH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
Sc ORETARY GRESHAM.


HiH Resignation as Postmaster-
General and Qualification for the
New Office His Successor.
WASHINGTON, Sept. % Judge W. l.
Gresham, Postmaster General, received o
telegram from the President after IL
O'Clock last night, informing him OF his
appointment TO the Seoretaryship Of the
Treasury. He immediately qualified and
sent to the President his resignation as
Postmaster-G
At 10 O'Clock this morning Mr.. Gresham
went to the treasury department with
Secretary Chandler. His appointment
from the President was given to him by
| Mr.. o. L. Pruden, assistant private seore-
| tsry to the President and his commits
sion by Third Assistant Secretary Of
State A. A. Adee. The two Assistant
Secretaries of the Treasury French and
Coon were present and rendered him
their congratulations.
The new secretary will leave here this
afternoon TO consult with the President.
Under the law, First Assistant Post.
master-General Hatton becomes acting
postmaster general for 10 days.
The President to-day designated As
sistant Secretary Coon to act as secretary
Of the treasury during the absence OF
sickness at any time Of Secretary Gres
ham. Mr.. Coon was also authorized By
the secretary to sign in his stead oil
warrants for the payment Of money int
the public treasury and all warrants 70
the disbursement from the publ
treasury OF money certified by the prope
I accounting officers Of tine treasury
| Similar authority to sign warrants dur
ing the absence or sickness Of Assisian
! Secretary Coon was delegated to Assistan
) Secretary French. ALI the bureau an
| division officers Of the department calle
I on the new secretary about noon an
were presented by Mr.. Coon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

his own strength falling, he told her the
only chance OF saving either Of their
lives was for him TO leave nor and go 10
his fathers house, seven miles distant,
for assistance. He left her al 10 O'Clock
aud returned with assistance 81 O'Clock
on Wednesday morning week, finding the
lady frozen TO DEATH"
Henry F.. Graybill, so representative
Of one Of the Oldest and most aristooraiic
families Of the SOUTH" was arrested In
New York on Friday on charges Of forgery
and obtaining money urd-r false pre-
tences. II is alleged that GU August 2ist
he called on McKesson & Robbins, dug
gists OF that city, and representing him
self as @. +. James, a merchant otSavsn
nah. made arrangements to cell them
1000 pounds OF beeswAx. he obtained
permission to draw against the consign
ment and bill OF ladirs. He drew
draft for 1884 SO on the Shoe y. 4 Leather
Bank, which drAft was accepted aud
oertifioaiion OF depDRit for the smouni
given him. Later MtKesson and Robbins
heard that the bill OF lading and irvoios
we're fo,geries, aud oonHnltFd the police,
The certificate was cached by the pro
prietore Of the New York Hotel. Gray
bill was traced by the police to Philadsl
phia and back again to New York.
The N.w England Homestead publishes
an elaborate report on the potato crcr,
gathered from nearly 1000 special GORE
spondents, which shows that throughout
Canada, New Rngland and New York the
acreage and yield are considerably below
those Of Last year. As whole the acre.
age has decreased about IL per cent and
the yield is about one third less than In
1888 This makes the acreage nearly
the same rs in 1882, with considerably
higher yield. Prices now range from
% cents per bushel a. the lowest
shipping price in New York state 10 81
at eastern Massachusetts towns, aversg-
ing SO and so cents per bushel. The rot
is quite prevalent and grubs have greatly
injured the tuberB In many sections. The
orUp In the eastern provinces and Quebec
10 short. In Nova Scotia II is almost q
complete failure. New York's acreage
AZ d yield are below the figures for 1888,
ani there is general disposition to hold.
The western crop ia below the average,
and the southern demand promises to be
larger than usual.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
A REMARKABLE EsOAPE.
Passenger Cars Smashed Into Kin
ding wood But Nobody Seriously
HEurt-sIOO. 900 Damage.

Passenger Cars Smashed Into Kim
ding Wood But Nobody Seriously
IHurG-SIOO.OOO Damage.
ToRoSTo, ONT, Sept. 25-Thres Pail.
man cars and the private car OF Chief
Engineer HSnnafford Of the Grand Trunk
express train for Montreal and Boston,
left the track near Pickering station last
night, owing TO q broken frog, aud went
over an embsnkment rs feet high.
At the time Of the accident it WAS very
dark and rain was pouring in torrents.
The crash Of the rolling cars, the screams
of the women and the erosns and shrieks
OF the wounded, all emanating from the
intense darkness, were terrible to listen
to.
The horrors were multiplied when
Chief Engineer HannAford's coach took
Are. The flames burned fercely despite
the pouring rain, and quickly oommuni
GATED to the Pullman coach that cam,
next, though there the flames stayed.
A large number Of t0wnspeople quickly
gathered aud aided in rssouing the pas
sengers from the burning Pullmsn oar Al
quickly as possible. The passenger
were collected together and the roll wa
BAllbu hAdh ~ was iouAu bAhh aUOhb
dozen were injured, but none seriously
How all escaped Is mystery.
One Of the coaches was smashed int
kindling wood and all we're whirled owe
and over several times. Yet man,
escaped absolutely unhurt, white most c
the wounds were Of slight character
The injured were taken to the With
where medical aid was procured. TIL
damage to the track and rolling stock
estimated al 100000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

MuEciE INp, sept, 26 by the explo-
sion 4 gun TAFT April an iron brsech
pin inches oug and weighing 615
grains was blowa into the brain Of Emsr
son MeCoIon d Tits city. This heavy
piece of iron, several pigoss Of bone aud s
piece of his felt Lat we're withdrawn fs5m
quite distance IN his hsa3 and without
trepapning, BY making IN opening 10 the
frontal bQns through which hsli 0 tea
spoonful Of 6raia cozsd, Tue wound
has healed and the patient experiences
no Inconvenience ezoePt from the hot
rays Of the sun aud il IS we'll as ever
The case If among the most remarkable
on record
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
a Fair Rnrelar..

New YoRK, Sept. 2G.-In the court Of
seszious, Brooklyn, Ella Lsrabse, who
pleaded guilty to burglary in the third
degree, was sentenced to the psnitentary
for three yesrs snd six months, She is
but 90 yesrs old, ia handsome ard refined
looking but Is known to the police a. .
professional burglar. She has already
served two sentences one o! six months
and another Of year for burglary
Daniel Shugine a young Connecticut
farmer read shout her 10 the papers
and came heSs 10 see her
He Immediately fell ii love with her and
Tor the psat Two weeks has been present.
ing the judge district stsOrEsy, and other
officials, with petitions 10 permit him to
marry her and tsEe Aer with him to Con.
neotious- Els was willing 10 marry him
il she was permitted 10 do go.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
1rIssrssIPFI LTNoH LAW.
Four Men Taken From JRtI-The
Action Deprecated.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 25.-A special
from Brookhsvsn, Miss, to the Times
Democrat ssYs that on last Saturday
night mob Of 40 men visited the Frank
lin county jail, overpowered the jsiler
and took ont four negro prisoners and
lynohed them TO trees in the court house
yard.
One was charged With an attempt at
rape on q white girl, two with the muir
der of other negroes and the other with
arson and robbery. Four ether prisoners
were in jail at the time, one charged with
rape, the others with arson, but they
were unmOlested.
The mop informed the jailer that
unless the circuit judge cleaned out the
Jail this term they would return and
make clean sweep.
the stfair is greatly deprecated by a
large majority OF the citizens of the
country, whore six men have bsen saeri
feed by Judge Judge Lynch in the II
months past
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

May be entirely prevented by the use of
Burnett's Cocoaine, No other compound
possesses the peculiar properties which go ex
actly suit the various conditions of the human
hair. 1t sottens the hair when harsh and dry 1t
soothes the irritated scalp. 1t affords the
richest lustre. 1t prevents the hair from fall
ing OFF. 1t promotes its healthy, vigorous
growth. 1t is not greasy nor sticky. 1t leaves
no disagreeable odor. 1t kills dandruff.
Burnetts Flsvoring Extracts are known as
the hest
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
a THEosUPHlo MARRIAGE.
Henry J. w. Dam.

Sho was theosophic miss
Who sighed for sweet Nirvana;
She talked of esoteric this
And that, in mystic manner.
She wore wide and psychic smile,
Used dlction transcendental.s
Two suitors her besieged meanwhile
Both softly sentimental.
The one, he was drummer bland,
Who wore lofty collar
He knew not things were hollow, and
He chased the nlmble dollar.
The other was a soulful youth,
Who talked Of things symbolic
Enamored quite of inner truth
And predisposed to collie.
The one, he talked Of common love,
In tones that made her shudder
The other scared with her above
To misty realms of Buddha.
She sent the first upon his way
With snub unmitigated-
Upon the other smiled, and they ~.
By Hymen were translated.
FOUR YEARS LATER.
Within a lofty Harlem flat
She's found her sweet Nirvana
She does not think Of this and that
AS marshy zephyrs fan her;
She dreamily wipes Buddha's nose
And spanketh Zoroaster,
And mends their transcendental clothes,
Torn by occult disaster.
Her adept husband still can solve
The mysteries eternal,
But for some reason can't evolve
A salary diurnal.
He still floats on to cycles new,
But fills his astral body
With-not the Cheelahs milky BREW
But Jersey apple toddy.
She eloquently mourns her life
And objurgates her Latin,
To daily sec the drummers wife
Drive by her clad in satin.
She has been heard, in fact, to say
When somewhat discontinued,
Though 'osophies' hold social sway,
Though 'ologies' enjoy their day,
think, in love, the good old way
By far the best invented"
The Century, October.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

It can be given ia cup Of eoifeeor tea with.
out the Knowledge of the person taking It,,
effecting a speedy and permanent cure,
whether the patient is moderate drinker or
an alcoholic wreck. Thousands of drunkards
have been made temperate men who have
taken III q Golden Specific IN their coffee with
out their Knowledge and to-day believe they
quit drinking OF their own free will, no harm
iul effects result from its administration.
Cures guaranteed. Circulars and testimonials
sent free Address, GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co.,
1856 Race street, Cincinnati, o.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
suUrH AMnAIOA.
u lttuee ng the Peruvian Revo-
IusioNfsts Tho treatment OF
t0,suasuen.


Y sttuee og tho Peruvian Revo-
Tusionfats Tho treatment of
t'g,taaspeD.
pAHAMA, sept. II --Advioss from Lima
stats shaJ the revolution 10 apparently
.drAwing 20 close The III success that
attended Gan. CaosFeA' attack on Lima
must neoessssily have served to damper
Athe ardor a. the fsvOlnttonists and
no atFougtben the Islesias govern
ment. Tho number OF killed on that
ocoision, only about $50 ON both
sides, can give no idea Of the moral effect
caused throughout the country by the
gavernmsut's eucoess. siguor Plcarso,
tho Italian consul, has had his patent
Withdrawn for having sympathizsd with
the revolutionary party. This is the
second case Of the kind.
number OF Cinnamon were recently
forced by the police authorities to work
At cleaning the atTeets. The Chinese en-
yoy protested against this action, and the
men we're Immediately released. An
order was also issued that the Chinese be
treated upon the same footing So the most
favored nation.
A strong shock Of earthquake waa felt
at L,ms on the 10th inst but no damage
has been reported.
Caceres is at present fugitive but il
still doing all In his power to iDjure tbs
established government. All Of his
officers who were oaptured will be tried
by court martial. II is evident that nj
sympathy ia felt in Perm for Caceres. TIL,
condition of affairs throughout tn,
3 republic seems to be regaininG norma
stsndpo mt.
CENTRAL AMERICAN POLITICS.
PANAMA, Sept. 17.-Thers were grea
rejOioings on the return to Salvador O
President DR.. Rafael Sealdlnsr from
Europe aud the United States. Their
has been an attempt at revolution 4
Nicaragua. The fact ia remarkable a
the government is purely republican An
the actual president has not yet com
pleted his frat legal term. In Guatemal
also there has bsen smsll revolutio
which originated on the frontier, Sooc
nusco, Mexico. 1t was quickly reprssse
and order now reigns throughout tn
state.
CHURCH AND STATE IN CHILL.
PANAMA, Sept. 1.-THE great questio
at present in Chill 10 the definition {
the relations between church and state
A complete separation Of the goverpmer
and the church seems probable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

That wrinkles are democratic and fiatter no.
body. The same may be said of all blemishes
of the skin, whether caused by sickness, age
least retard the time when wrinkles make
their appearance by keeping the skin of a
velvet softness, improving its elasticity, and
preserving its heslthfui appearance; 1t gives
cannot be distinguished from the
natural hue of pure blonde complexion.
Beware of counterfeits. See that &c. N.
Crittenton, Proprietor" is printed on each
packet, without which none is genuine Sold
by druggists at 25 cents;three cakes, 80 cents.
Among the hair dyes of the period stands con-
spinuous for its reliability and cheapness,
''Hilps instantaneous Hair Dye" Like
"Glenns Sulphur Soap it ia exempt from all
deleterious substances.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

PHELPS, N. r., Sept. &c. Prof Brooks
OF tine Red Houss Observatory, obtained
good observations Of the new comet last
night. II ID 40 easy telescope object in
bright moonlight and las a sparkling
nucleus, The comet Is moving southwark
at the rate Of hal; degree daily along
the western edge Of Pegasus towards the
star Epsilon, 1t is growing slightly
brighter, but will not become Visible TO
the naked eye,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

New Castle Accommodation Trains-Leaye VII.
mington, o. 10 a. m. ana y. m. Leave New castle,
IL 20 a. IN. ard 4.3O p m.
Smyrna Branch frains-Ieave smyrna for
Clayton IN, AZ, $50, LOO a. N A, 81,
g. II, 7.4S .. III. Leave layton for Smyrna z. 81,
4. 5S, 10 u3. II 10 = M, b6, 4 As, 5.2S, z 81.
C,nnections-At Porter IS, with Newark y liela-
4 M x K AZ aIayt"n' iii nelaSare 4 Chesso
peake and Kent q unity railroad At harrington,
with JuDctiU 4 iire,kw alter Y. r.; at Seaford,
with uorchs, tor Il Delaware Il, H.; at Delm r.
with Eastern Shore, MicOmcO n pOcOmoke Il. X.
and Peninsula RAILROADS. l, N. MILLS,
GHAS. nc. PUGII, IL. ". KINNEY, Supt.
General Manager. General Supt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

"Well, you may say what you will MIR.
Crimsonbeak," said that gentleman's wife, the
other morning, while they were indulging in
98-in-the shade discussion regarding their
own respectivevirtues; ~ never do anything
by halves I" mo, indeed you do not" re-
piled the heartless wretch ''you never half
do anything ionhers Statesman.
Among a collection of curious epitaphs in
the London Spectator, is this
A Borrowing and pious parent in Massa-
chusetts had inscribed the following two
lines to the memory Of his dead child /:
We cannot have all things to please us,
Poor little Tommy's gone to Jesus.
A sympathetic reader, mistaking the point
| of the lament added these lines
Cheer up, dear friend-all may yet be we'll,
Perhaps poor little TOmmy's gone to hell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

That coil OF hair IN the back Of your head
clear lady. It's better Than nothing and de-.
Ceives no 0dy In six months o tess from to-
day you may dispense with it il You are in
clined to give Rarksr's Hair Ia 'sam a fair
trial. CleaH5es the scalp fest1re- color, a
delicious dressing. Dot Is dye, not oily elC-
uanflv f,prfuU,nd
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

KANSAS Cry, Mo, seps. 25--special
dispatch to the Journal from Virginia
City, Montana, says To bodies of two
horss.-sl+-1sgTeetes No. discovered Suspended
from tres Of Poplar river yesterday.
This makes 81 thieves lyDched by vigt
Iants this Beasop.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
RALTIMoRR & PHILADELPHIA BAH.

CHANGE OF HOURs,
On and after JUNE 9th, 1894, trains will run
As follows.
Leave wilmington, 7.o6. 1850. $. M; i.sc and
D. 40 o. m.
i, Arrive e L.andenberg, ESQ q. M; l2Oo noon
Leave LhndonbofR, BBb L. M, 90 and q an n m
Arrtvept Wilmington, 800 M, 2 10 and y % N
On sundays trains will leave Wilmington At 10. so
and 4. ~ y. m. u. dONNEi,I. HnpaTintan1ent,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
LIKE-I LUVE.


like a spicy novel
To while away an hour,
like big umbrella
II caught out in shown.
like in leisure moments
A pipe or cigarette,
| like to dream Of fortunes
Which l have yet to get.
like to use pencil,
And scribble idle thoughts,
like 10 road concerning
The cases in the courts.
There are but few things don't like
On earth hear or above,
But while like so many
There are but two love.
love my brown-eyed sweetheart,
My pretty pert Louise,
The maiden who can cheer me,
The maiden who can tease.
love an evening with her,
She's dearer than my life,
And il live hope to
Call her my precious wife.
San Francisco Mems Letter.
The nervous, the weak and the dyspepti
r,R