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The Press., 1884-06-05

THE republican national convention now in session at Chicago engrosses public in terest. The result cannot reach us in sea- son for this issue. Indications are that Blaine has lead, that Arthur's chances are small, and that the struggle is between Blaine and a "dark horse," with Gen. Hawley prominent among the latter. Con- gressman Lynch of Mississippi, and of Af- rican descent, was made temporary chair man, which was a Blaine defeat, the na- tional committee having named Powell Clayton of Arkansas, and Blaine man, for the position. Mir. Lynch made good impression in his unpretentious speech of acceptance. Yesterday the convention elected Governor Henderson of Missouri chairman, and adjourned to await the re- port of the committee on credentials.
The Press., 1884-06-05

THE public debt reduction during May was $4, 763, 900.
The Press., 1884-06-05

THE appearance of the destructive army worm upon the farm of John A. Brown in Wilmington, where it is making havoc in grass land, excites some apprehension among Holland County farmers.
The Press., 1884-06-05

EOR SALE-The premises lately owned 1 and occupied by Rev. Erastns Benton deceased, situated High Street, tn the Borough of Stafford Springs near Church and School-sis., consisting of about Two Acres of land, which is good house, and out buildings, with every thing in complete pair. Besides the lot which the house stands there several desirable building lots. The prem ises held by the owner at Four Thousand Dol ars and offered for sale in order tG settle up the estate. Possession will be given the first of Augusi For further particulars inquire of F. l.. BATCH ELDER, executor, or of c. F. HAYWOOD, at Staff ford National Bank.
The Press., 1884-06-05

THE Celebrated Trotting and Stock Horse, l "MORRILL BOY," will make the season of 1884 at Monson House stables. For pedigree and further particulars, call on the subscriber,
 2emytf J. T. STEVENS, Monson, Mass,
The Press., 1884-06-05

NOTICE.-I have Bone constantly on hand IN at my place ill Stafford Springs, also at my Bone Mill. One dollar less per ton at the mill.
 THOS. c. LATHROP. N EW SYSTEM for Cutting Dresses and all IN other Garments-simpe and reliable. Price of system and instructions S5. Call or addres Mrs. Crabtree, at E. L. Burr's.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

THE VoIrAIc BELT Co, Of Marshall,
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

A man who paints the town red generally
looks blue himself the following morn
ing
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

Victims Of youthful indiscretions suffering
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should send three letter stamps for large Illus
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with numerous testimonials Address W Grid s
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, \, y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

Dr. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" is the
best restorative tonic for Physical frailty in
Won N, or female weaknesses or derange-
dollar
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05
Frailty. Thy Name is Woman

Faulty gramarians should cultivate the
parse-nIp
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05
,Rongh on Denll.I,, Toolh Pnwder.

The moaning Of the tied is heard in the
divorce court.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

wells Health Renewer" restores health and
yisor cures dyspepsia, sexual debility. 81.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

Garb0-iines.
Full dt DC feel the surge Of tears,
YapT bas light for all the years.
Toad yWose hair is getting thin,
0uCaM oline will keep it in.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

Smooth, refreshing, harmless, elegant cleans
ing. preservativea and fragrant sc. Druggists.
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Pisos remedy for Catarrh is a certain cure
for that We obnoxious disease.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

Strict honesty is the crown of ones
carly day.
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Mrecken NInnI,ood.

The only place where waits are long anf
heavy is at the hotel or restaurant table.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

A broken promise---I'll pay you as soon a
get some money.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

A door Hgmetmes aiar and an earth
always is
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

A shirt IS a very humble gar
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What misery arises from an i'll
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sleeves too short or too long.
But now | will be comfortable
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that always fts-"The DIAMoND."
The tangled thread of life's ex-
istence henceforth will be smooth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-05

Flesmaeles, ants, bed bugs, rats, mice, chiI
muks cleared out by Rough ON Rats IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15

above them hang historic portraits On the second oov
- the museum and tho eastern end OF the hOnse ia
nre-pr0Of vault Tor The preservation OF the Socetys
rarest treasures The new wing adjoining the Western
end OF the old mansion contains spacious general
assembly room.
To James McCrea, general manager Of thu
Pan Handle Railroad, is due the system OF railroad worry
by which locomotives are kept constantly In service by
relays OF engineers and nrenen. McCrea began Ms rail-
rOading O rOdman. At twenysx, he was superfntend
en Of the middle division Of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
This was ten years ago. Freight trains were then run
through TO their destination by the "crew" with
which they started. At night they sidytracked
while the slept At the end Of the ne the lOcOn0
tive was idle until the could sleep and return TO
clean up. Young McCrea proposed that the moment
engine In wipers should be set ~ work 20 clean II
up. and that a engineer and crew should take II
ready and that relays OF engineers should
be placed along the line 10 keep the trains continually
moving The management was slow 10 try tho plan; but
McCrea persisted In asking r1al In years tiIne43
locomotives were doing the work formerly done by 30,
and the road saving S25OOOO per year. The plan Is
general.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
GENERAL NOTES.

Gable traction for street cars is about to be in
troduccd ON ighgae I in the suburbs OF London, aud
considerable interest is felt In the result of expert
which IS said has never been made hitherto IN
Europe.
The constitution of certain club in New
York permits the Managing Committee TO accept nom
artists who become members. the equivalent OF the III
atlon fee. 500. in their own works Ii was recently
suggested that an artist who IL not highly esteemed III
the profession desired To join the club on me aOV'1 %
"That Is all very well" said member OF tue ATt I'm
aiitec as he surveyed the wslcoyercd walls OF tue t
parlors but don't believe we have room to hahs wv
hundred OF hls pictures"
The Historical Society OF Pennsy IVAN" hic'
for tho first time on Monday evening In It's ne" quarters
tina pterson mansion renttcd and enlarged VI which
formal possession Will DO taken next Tuesday evening
ON bnt occasion Professor McMaster ot the University
OF Pennsylvania Will deliver the principal adureSS iho
ground floor now has the appearance of large hall
divided into acoves instead Of several communicating
npartments Cases lining the walls OF the two ioors
contain tho Socety's library VI $4,000 volumes, ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15

the rum power, have not the suicidal reckessness
to do what the Democratic managers promised
to do when Hoadly was running and seemed a
bad second. Consequently it is now desperate
ly endeavoring to patch up compromise
liquor bill which will satisfy the rum power and
throw dust into tho eyes of the rest OF the
voters. The chances are it will merely succeed
in anew commencing the party to the general
distrust
Another source of weakness to the Ohio
Democrats is the tariff issue. 1t involves an
other broken promise in regard to matter tnat
comes close home to n good many pockets in the
State. The tariff on wool, as Governor Foster
pointed out in his speech at the conference, en-
tered into the contest of last year. The Demo-
Gratis promised to restore the duty to what it
was under the act of 1867, but the Morrison
BILL instead of providing for this calls for adj
ditional reduction.
The Democrats will lose OHIO in October be-
cause they have not earned the right to hold 1t
by good and faithful service. They have brok-
en- faith with their friends without doing any
thing to commend themselves to the opposition.
And to lose Ohio in October is to make assur-
ance of losing it in November doubly sure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
TEN PAGES.
TUE NEUS THIS MORNING.

FoRrIGH.-Thc losses of the British IN the battle
with Osman Digna amount to 100 killed end 100
wounded 800 rebel corpses were found. ----
The international convention for the protection OF
submarine cables was signed. =- Mr. biadiaueh
was assaulted with rotten eggs while delivering
lecture at BTidgewater = Signor Qalntluo
Sella is dead - One of the murdercrs Of Cor
onel Sudekin has started for New-l ork. - An H.
surgent band is believed to have risen in Cuba.
CoXGREss-In the Senate to-day long debate
was had Oh the resolution to appropriate money to
extirpatc the foot-and-mouth disease. bill was
introduced to reduced the postage on news
papers. - A long debate took place in the
House on the bill granting pension TO Jehcrsous
granddaughter and finally the enacting clause vas
stricken out. Twenty-Five pension bills were
passed.
DoMEsrC.-The Pocahontas minc was sealed
Yesterday 10 extinguish the flames. -- Mayor
Edison and other Ncw-lOTk officials inspected the
Baltimore water works == 1t. Louis bail.
teller has :toien $50 900. == Corruption IN the
Troy Excise Board is being exposed. - ri -clal
session Of the Kansas Legislature has been called TO
deal with the cattle disease. -= Armour is he
Heved to DE sustaining wheat in CT cago. --
new oil fcld ha, been opened IN Pennsylvania.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The Alumni of Brown
University ate their annual dinner last night; adj
dresses were made George William Curtis, tIesl-
dent Robinson, Governor Boum and oth' b. --
Mr. Tildens friends stated yesterday that he would
not be a candidate for the Presidency -- DEF
icit of over $4,000 was found in the accounts Of
Collector Mcmahon, of IIoboken. -- Ihe invcsti-
cations Of the Public Works Department and the
Harbor Masters were continued. -= Talks were
had with some of the trustees to the probable
closing Of the Rutgers Presbyterian Church. ---
Robert A. Pinaerton has identified a man arrested
in St. Louis as one of the notorious bond oTgers of
1872 -- Gold value Of the legal-tender silver
dollar 412l2 gIainsN. s1.s7 cents. ==S Stocks were
dull and prices were dropping TIL late III the day
activity and sharp advances followed, with an eX-
cited closing.
IHE Manufacturers local observation, in
dIcate rain, followed by warmer, partly cloudy OF
clearing weather. Temperature yesterday: High
est, 42S lowest, So; average, So.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15

upon the Mayor, but 1t will then contain pro-
vision that such regulations cannot be maze OF
mcdiGed, in the cities, without the approvai Oh
the State Civil Service Commission, which Will
always be, we feel sure, on the side OF REFORM
Still another important feature OF the Dlll Is
that if removes the restrictions now III the law
upon the application of the competitive system
70 the police, health, fire, and law departments
The commission in their annual report stigma
tied these restrictions as antagonistic to good
administration" They are so, and should be
removed.
The fact that the civil service Of cities is of
the first Importance is clearly recognized in the
bill now pending in the Massachusetts Legsla-
IRE, in which the civil service not only Of the
State but of every city in it. great and small, is
put in charge of the State Commission School
teachers, officers elected by the people, heads of
departments and few other classes Of officers,
are alone excepted. This plan has been criti-
cised on the ground that it would be much bet
ter TO place the civil service of cities under city
commissions but at all events the bill makes
the reform mandatory upon the cities Until
our law does so, and has general application
to the service, instead of being restricted as it
is, its results must be unsatisfactory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
OHIO'S VOTE.

So cool and conservative Democratic news
paper as The Bu6alo Courier already comedies
Ohio to the Republicans in October. "With
the Republican party united and determined
says The Courier, "any serious attempt on Om
part to carry Ohio would be a sheer waste OF
energy" Very good. There is no doubt
that our Ohio friends will be united
and determined. They never fail tC
do their best in Presidential year,
and hence it Is that whatever her back
slidings in off campaigns the State invariably
has given its electoral vote for a Republican
ever since the Republican party was organized
The conference recently held at Columbus
plainly indicated that this year was to be no
exception to the rule. IT was attended by lead
ing Republicans from all sections of the State,
and was characterized by a display Of good
Judgment good temper, and n determination
to achieve victory by concerted and energetic
work all along the lines
Nevertheless, it is not little singular that a
prominent Democratic newspaper should throw
up the sponge so far as Ohio Is concerned, thus
early in the year. 1t speaks better for it's saw
ing sense than it does for its estimation of the
ability of Ohio Democracy to intrench itself in
the public confidence. The Governor of Ohio,
elected only last fall, is a Democrat the Leg
islature of Ohio is Democratic in both its
branches. and nevertheless The courier. so far
from believing that its fellow Ohio Democrats
can hold their own this fall, plainly tells them
that il would be a sheer waste of energy to
attempt to carry the State.
1t is evident that the Republicans in con-
Quoting their own canvass will be greatly aided
by their opponents. Democrats always were
goodat making mess of il when there was most
need of wisdom and discretion. The rep
rescntatives of Democracy in the Ohio
Legislature have been pursuing course
on the liquor question during the session
which has seriously weakened their party. In
the last campaign the Democratic leaders made
characteristic deal with the rum power. BY
its terms, in ease the rum power turned in and
did its best to elect the Democratic
ticket. a Democratic Legislature was to re-
spond by repeating the Scott law. The
rum power fulfilled its part of the contract,
but the Democratic Legislature does not, be-
cause it dares not repeal the Scott law. Not
that ii fears the rum power less, but public
sentiment more That law has closed over
$500 saloons, and placed nearly T2,OOO,OOO
in OhO's treasury, and naturally enough
there is a great and growing demand for It's re-
tcntion upon the statute-book. The Demo
cratic law makers. while most anxious to serve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
4 FRENCH VICTORY.

The French have completed the conquest of
the delta in Tonqun by the capture of Bac-
Mini. The reinforcements, for which they have
been waiting since the assault upon SOntay in
December arrived a fortnight ago and increased
the force available for field operations to 10000
men. General MillOt organized two columns
of equal strength for combined attack upon
Bac-Ninh, General Briere's brigade marching
from SOntay and General Negriers from Hal
dZuOng. The Chinese mad expected that the adj
vance would be made from Hanoi by the direct
road leading to their frontier, and had con-
structed series of strong Notifications in that
quarter. General Nlllot avoided this road,
conducted the forces from Hanoi along the
Canal dies Rapidcs and directed a simultaneous
movement of General N6griers column By
these operations the Chinese positions were
turned and their communications with their own
frontier were threatened. In this way Bac- Mini
has fallen into the hands of the French without
much bloodshed. This result cannot, however,
be attributed entirely to superior strategy. For
several weeks there have been indications that
the Chinese would not attempt to defend this
stronghold Anamcse spies have reported that
the garrison, which at one time comprised
direction of Chinese territory. The feeble resist
ance offered to the French advance confirms
these rumOrs. Bac-Ninh has apparently been
ia ken after it had been practically abandoned
by the Chinese forces.
The capture of this stronghold, while it may
not he a great achievement in military sense,
is direct challenge to the Chinese Govern
mcnt The negotiations between Pekin and
Paris have been conducted on each side in a
spirit Of insinccrity. DISSEMINATION and arro-
gancc. Each capital has sought to bully, intim-
idate and deceive the other, and hence every
ultimatum which has been put forth has been
open to suspicion. The Chinese Government,
however has declared most explicitly that an
attack upon Bac-Ninh would be equivalent 70 a
declaration of war. Consequently If the occu-
patton of the town does not lead 10 an outbreak
Of hostilites between the two countries, one of
two differences may be drawn; first the
Chinese have adopted policy of peace at any
price and are unwilling to carry out their
threats or, secondly, a secret understanding
exists between Pelln and Paris, whereby France
is to have the nominal honor of capturing Bac
Mini and China is to be either relieved of the
presence of a European army on its land from
tier or else protected against assault by special
treaties or by the establishment of a neutral
zone. Whether there be war or peace with
China the French have been in Tonquin long
enough to find out that it is not another India
that its trade cannot be made profitable and
that the expense of administering the country,
Of opening roads and canals and subjugating
river pirates and land bandits will be very
great The campaign has ceased to dazzle the
eyes of the peasantry at home since it has
proved an arduous and costly struggle for pes
tilcntal country that can never be converted
into profitable colony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
An IMPORTANT MEASURE.

1t is said that the failure TO pass the new Civil
Service bill in the Assembly was due to a COM
buation Of the practical politicians of both
parties 4 Democratic member complained that
the bill was blow at the wheel horses and
thcn thirty-seven Democratic "wheel horses
and fourteen Republican wheel horses voted
against it, making enough to deprive the bill of
the requisite majority We think these fourteen
Republican wheel horses, representatives Of
"wheel horses have made mistake. The only
way in which a Democrat can hurt himself with
Il Civil Service Reform bill is by iavOring it, rs
poor Senator Pcndlcton has found. So the Dem
ocrats who voted against the bill had nothing to
lose. But Republicans appeal to a different con
stItucncy. We hope these fourteen members
viii see their mistake by next Wednesday, when
they will have a chance to change their votes.
Their names are:
c. A. Binder, Isaac DAYTON, j. (. Kttle and Charles
smith, Of NcwYork; j. Forsyth, r, and j. Zimmerman,
Of Albany: James Gcddes OF OnOndaea; q. :. Deanes
Of Columbia. -. G. LittIcohn, Of Oswcgo T. J. owen,
OF Oneida; .. g. Briggs, OF Saratoga; J. W. Needcr Of
schenectady l.. Il. Locke, OF Warren ana f. hlpp OF
Erie.
The defeat of the bill offered by Mr.. Clinton,
of Erie. will be a serious obstruction to the pro-
gIC.S OF NlNll service hflOlI III us HOW IHOSi
important fcld-tbc cities Next to the Federal
service. the widest field Of operation for the re-
form j. in the municipalities. The number Of
employees under State Governments, to whom
the principle Of competitive examinations can
be applied, is comparatively small. The cities,
on the other hand, have large departments and
a large clerical service. If the new system can
not be extended to -heSe ii will amount to little
outside of the Federal service The Las passed
last year did not make it obligatory upon the
Mayors Of cities To establish Civil Service rcgu-
latiOns Mr.. ClintOn's bill does so, and IN
amendment adopted through the efforts of Gen
cia Curtis makes it obligatory in all cities hay-
ing more than 10000 population. The passage
of this bill viii greatly extend and strengthen
the application Of the new system, which il
much TO be desired. As the law now stands, its
application i'll any city is simply a matter o. dis
crctlOr with the Mayor, and he may do as he
chooses about beginning it, or continuing it if it
has been begun. The next Mayor of New-YOrk
Will probably be a Democrat, and it would be in
his power, if the Civil Service law remains I'M
changed, and especially if the Roosevelt bill
becomes a law, TO overthrow all that has been
zone by Mayor Edison in the direction OF civil
service regulations. But if Mr. Clinton's bill
passes, not only viii the law be mandatory