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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

An eclectic physician named Gum made
something of a sensation Monday at Albany,
in hearing before Gov. Hill on the bill in
cooperating 'sthe New York college of medi-
cine and surgery" by charging that Senator
Coggeshall in a talk with him at the Fifth
Avenue hotel demanded $500 to make an ar
gument in favor of the bill, and guarantee
of 81, 900 more if it became a law. Mr..
Coggeshall denies the charge altogether,
and says he told DIR. Gum be should oppose
the bill, and that he did oppose it, because it
is special legislation, and because the act of
1853 confers upon the board of regents pow.
er to grant incorporation. His account OF
the conversation is sustained by Mr.. Cogge-
shaIrs son. 1t seems that the regents re-
fused the petition of Gum and others two
years ago because they were not satisfied
that the legal conditions had been complied
with. The matter will probably get into the
courts, but as there appears to have been no
disinterested witnesses to the transaction and
nothing was committed to writing, it is diff
ficult to see how the question is going to be
settled unless one of the parties turns out to
be of such bad reputation as to be unworthy
of belief. 1t will make valuable sensation
for the newspapers however.
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Read This RemarLable Ie,,er.

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Nov. 28, 1884.
was very much afflicted with Neuralgia in the
head and back, and was unable to work for twenty
eight days, and was out of my head for two days,
suffered all the pain that man could. employed
three different doctors, but to no avail. couldn't
touch my head to the pillow without its causing
PAIN Having tried your medicine. last winter, for
sore throat and burn on my little girls hand with
immediate relief, thought would try a bottle,
although believing that my case was too severe for
this to reach. applied nearly half bottle at once
to my neck and head In less than one hour my head
which were so stiff couldn't turn my head without
pain, were much relieved, and after using two bot
ties and in just three DAYS was completely cured
and as we'll man as ever was, and went to work
and have felt no symptoms of it SINCE This valua-
Bile remedy, Bakers Great American Specific was
Godsend to me. for a0bGt the best physicians failed
TO do and sctat cost about hundred dollars.
this accomplished. r. PURDY, Shipsmith,
Alt South Main Street.
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Current Comment.
THE AIUGwUAIPs ARE THE THROWN.
Philadelphia Press,


THE MUGwUMPs ARE THE THROWN.
Philadelphia Press.
1t is confidently believed among the Dem
ocratic politicians that Secretary Manning is
the power behind the throne.
THE TROUBLE WITH GOULD.
North American.
A financial paper says that Gould holds
his own. There would be no fault found
with him if he didn't hold other peoples
too.
IGNORANT BUT SYMPATHETIC.
Chicago News.
1t is gratifying to note that our Illinois
legislature has rendered coincidence to France
on the death of Victor Hugo. The sympa-
thy that goes out from the great palpitating
heart OF our legislature toward the bereaved
republic across the sea is very touching and
beautiful. We would like to know how
many members of that legislature know
who Victor Hugo is or what Victor Hugo
has ever done.
THE CLOUD ON MEMORIAL DAY.
Springfield Republican.
The noteworthy incident among all the
celebrations was the marching of Grand Ar
my posts in New York city past the home of
Gen. Grant, with lifted faces, barred heads,
and not few tears, saluting their pale COM
mander as he stood and gazed upon them
from an upper window. There was ineviJa-
bly, one thought in his mind and theirs-that
by the next Memorial Day the Grand Army
would have another comrades grave to dec
crate.
A CHANGE WITHOUT EXCUSE.
Boston Herald.
In the appointment of new surveyor.gen-
eral for New Mexico, the administration has
made change that was not needed, though
the appointment is good one. Mr.. Clar-
ence Pullen, the present incumbent, was APP
pointed by President Arthur last autumn.
He is man of the highest character and eff
ficiency, and his appointment was the defeat
of corrupt "ring' which had dominated
the territory for years. If he had remained
10 office, he would have administered his Of
ice with honesty and efficiency.
Portland Advertiser
Mr.. Clarence Pullen was appointed sur
veyor-general of New Mexico by President
Arthur few months ago. he has been by
no means an Offensive PARTISAN but as
the Boston Herald says, she is man of the
highest character and efficiency, and his APP
polntment was the defeat of a corrupt ring
which had dominated the territory for
years." The appointment was universally
commended at the time as one Of the best
that could be made. But Mr.. Pulen has
been removed, after having got fairly settled
in his office, to make place for an Indiana
man. Mr.. Julian, the appontee, is said to
be particularly qualified for this responsible
place In which large land interests are con-
cerned. That is we'll, but since no cause for
removing the incumbent before the expira-
ton of his term appeared to exist, the
change seams to have been i'll advised.
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Another strong statement from Stranger

After spending large sum of money for doctors
and medicine for pain in my wife's side, without
doing her much good, 1 bought bottle of Bakers
it and it helped her Immediately. My little girl
was taken with cold that left her with very bad
cough. She would cough at night for hours with
out stopping. had the doctor and tried his medi-
cine, but it did good. bathed her throat with
the Specific and she stopped coughing within 10
minutes. since then have bought and one
half dozens of the Specific and let my family have
it. and hare ReUer heard Of a that it did not
help Immediately. Our engineer had the rhe una
tism in his knee. 1t was swelled very badly. Your
medicine cured it in one night.
o. @. HEATH, Plumber,
Providence. r. /.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

Hugo once received letter addressed
"To the greatest of French poets" he sent
the envelope unopened to Lamartine,
who courteously returned the same, assuring
his rival that it had not been miscarried in
the first instance.
The Saturday Review says Henry Irving
was greatly improved by his American tour.
His enunciation has gained very largely in
clearness and natnralness,s and his gestures
have acquired a dignity and grace which
formerly apweared to be intended rather
than attained. American culture, then, is
not myth, the cynical London Saturday
Review being the judge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

Both branches of the Massachusetts egis-
islature have passed the bill exempting SOL
diers and sailors of the late war from civil
Service examinations. Ia the House the Re-
publicans were about evenly divided on the
question while the Democrats with only
three exceptions voted in favor of it. The
effect of the bill if it becomes law will
doubtless be to nullify to a very great ex-
tent the existing civil service law, and the
benefit it will confer upon the soldiers will
be very insignificant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

The paying teller of the bank of the Man
haitian Company of New York evidently
made mistake in not occupying his desk in
the bank on Tuesday morning or sending
some sort of an excuse. Had he done either
there is no reason TO doubt that he could
have gone on stealing the banks funds until
compelled to stop simply for the lack of
something to steal. The capital of the bank
IL not impaired, announce the direc-
tors, but its credit is likely to be inn
paired and remain SO until new board is
elected which will keep posted upon the
banks condition and not wait until the horse
is stolen before locking the stable door.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

According to the official Democratic organ
of New Orleans, the States, Mr.. G. B. Jones
recently appointed consul at Callao, is fugl-
tive from justice of the worst kind. He was
indicted In Louisiana for the assassination
of General Quiddell in 1870 and, escaping
from band of lynchers fed from the coun-
try. He now turns up as the Presidents
choice for an important office, and the
States demands that The governor make
arequisition for his body. The Louisiana
members of Congress, who, it is said, signed
paper asking for his appointment are can
didates for that "black list which the Pres
ident Is making out with such care.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

All the prominent candidates for the Re
publican nominations for the Governor of
Ohio served in the Union army. The pres
ent administration is fast drawing new
line between the Republican party and the
Democracy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

The Democratic Nashville American has
the courage to stand up and tell Mr.. Curtis,
Mr.. Beecher and the other Mugwunps that
their opposition was less to Mr.. Blaine than
to the principle of high protection which he
renresented
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s.Nothing Can Give MORO satisfaction.

Maurice, Baker & Co., Gentlemen: If anyone
troubled with cramp or severe lameness of the
limbs will only try your Bakers Great American
Specific they will quickly be satisfied that it is no
hnmbug. tell you it is the only thing that gives
relief, and could not work much of the time if
could not get it. 1 satisfied nothing can give
more satisfaction a family medicine.
NCALEB f. BROWN. IoWall Mass.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
OPENING
OF
Young Mems stylish spring >uits.

Our present exhibition in our large
Clothing Window Is made up of
Young Mems Stylish Four Button
Cutaway Suits in Fancy Checks,
Brown Whipcord DiagonaIs, etc.
Young Mems Sack Suits in modest
Checks and striking Plaids. Of these
goods purchased In the New York
market during the past thirty days,
to meet the requirements of the Fine
Clothing trade we pronounce the
cloth fine in quality, the garments
elegant in fit, and the workmanship
most thorough. An inspection is So
licited, and glance at our window
display invited.
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From Denyer. Colorado.

Some time ago DIR. W. H. Williams gave my hus-
band bottle containing small quantity of "Great
American Specific" and found IL the greatest
medicine euer used. went to the Doctor to OBJ
tain some more and he gave me your address What
would quart bottle of it cost? feel that neUer
aCGRt to be a1tout it in the house and some to spare
to give to other sufferers Ii removes rheumatism
like magic. MRS. S. S. AUSTIN,
349 Champs street, Denver, Col.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

Editing a Republican newspaper, accord
ing to Postmaster General Vilas's circular,
makes a Republican an offensive partisan.
Mr.. Hanscom, who has been appointed Col
lector at Portsmouth, N. e., edits Demo-
cratic newspaper. Now we shall see if what
is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander
oil
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

The Famous Rifle Shot e. @. Harrington says
"Have used it with perfect satisfaction for two
years. Have known many others in this neighbor-
hood who used it for cholera morbus, internal pains
etc.. and never knew single OF dissatisfaction.
E. c. HARRINGTON. Fryeburg, Ne.
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Maurice, Baker & Co., Gentlemen: had no
faith impatient medicines till used your Bakers
Great American Specific, have used it for indi-
gestion, for severe colds and lameness, and was
cured each time. 1t Is remarkable medicine and it
will speak for itself every time any will give it
a chance. can cheerfully recommend it.
d. A. BRUCE, Lowell, Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

The City Council of Chicago has declared
Carter Harrison elected Mayor as every
body supposed it would. Judge Smith
the Republican candidate, will take the ques-
ton to the courts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

There are many events in the lives of
great men that historians either overlook or
think it best to keep from the people. A
correspondent of the New York Sun who
has been looking over dusty old records has
found something that reflects strongly on
the character of the immortal Washington.
He says:
"Worse than all, these records show indisputably
that George Washington Of Mount Vernon was al
so presented by the grand jury of Fairfax County
for not keeping his roads in order."
This discovery was made a short time be-
fore the dedication of the Washington Mon
ument but it was withheld until now for
patriotic reasons. The record does not state
whether he was punished or escaped.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04
TH E Il r e s s.
THURSDAY MORNING, JLNE 4.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for publica
ton but as gustaantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

Ex-Gov Plaisted who is still holding the
fort in Washington for "Charley" Morton
is reported perplexed but not discouraged.
We should think that the President might
be both perpexed and discouraged.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04
AT Home

without it. AS liver medicine and
general purifier of the blood, it has no
equal" Mrs. A. B. Allen, Winterpock,
Va, writes: "My youngest child, two
years of age, was taken with Bowel Com
plant, which we could not cure. We tried
many remedies, but he continued to grow
worse, and finally became SO reduced in
flesh that we could only move him upon
apillow. 1t was suggested by one of the
doctors that Scrofula might be the cause
of the trouble. We procured bottle Of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

The President of broken bank in Pitts
burg, contrary to the prophecies of his
friends and enemies, and in contradistinc-
ton to long established custom of polite
society, has returned to town and demands
trial. He will be found either innocent or
insane
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

"The President" says the Boston Adver-
tiser, sis calm, with his answer ready for all
who come for recognition and encourage
ment In the shape of patronage: Public Of
fee is public trust" Yes, he is certainly
very calm-altogether too calm for man
that believes that "public Office is a public
trust' and reads the confidential circu-
lar of his postmaster general inviting Demo.
cratic congressman to hunt up excuses for
turning out fourth class postmasters, and
sees men daily turned out of the depart
ments who were never guilty of offensive
partisanship even, simply to make room for
hungry Democrats. Most men under such
circumstances would get mad, and it would
be more to President Cleveland's credit and
20 far to convince the public that the de cla-
Iations Of his civil service reform letter were
something more than "taffy'' for Ming
wumps, if he would occasionally do some
thing but remain calm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

Literally construed the ordinance under
which the Salvation Army was arrested I'M
doubtedly can be made to cover every parade
with music in the city streets. But 1t
is q well known principle that in con-
STRUNG laws effect is to be given to the
intent of the legislative bodies which made
them rather than to their literal meaning.
As Judge Gould says, the Icity council did
not intend to forbid all loud noises in the
street, but only such as had tendency to
disturb the public peace. He holds that the
music--or noise perhaps would be better
term-ef the Salvation Army on week day
has no such tendency. The majority of
our citizens will, we have no doubt, coincide
With his view.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04

Bakers Specific has been constant household
remedy for than two years. 1t has few, if any
equals Its price is very trihing compared to its in
estimable value" ii. j. EMERSON, Lynn, Mass.
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cheerfully bear testimony to the efficient relief
1 received from Bakers Great American Specific
for severe injury to my spine caused from fall.
/ consider it the best remedy / ever used for
sprain or bruise of any kind first learned of it
while on fishing excursion to Maine aud Canada
lakes, and now neither nor my family will be
without it. Please send me another dozen by G. o.
d. express. JAS. r. CHAMBERLAIN,
Rochester N Y
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Messrs. Maurice Baker s. Co., Gentlemen: Have
used your Bakers Great American Specific for
some time and have found it very 0aluabte fdn1i-
ty medicine. By external application it gave me
very much relief from piles which had been troubl-
ing me for many years. j. L. COLLINS,
LA Suffolk street Lowell, Mass.
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From Taunron. NKns,
LOWELL LAUDATIONs.

Enclosed find 81. 90 for a dozen Of Specific. Your
medicine never fails to give relief.
NJ ALLEN BENNETT, Taunton, Mass.
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Allen & Company,
~. Market Square.
FRUIT OF The LOOM COTTONS.

of
Cotton, yard wide,
Also
g, ~ g
And 1000 yards AmOSfeag A.
Also variety Shirngs
Special
nreIas
dies
Tor the money
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PAINS OF EVERY KIND.

The sterling value Of this Medicine rapidly placing the sale the
land that there hardly family that does not the many
household ills constantly occurring To quote the language well
known Portland citizen 81 have found Family
cen The leading druggists Portland stated print
they had never known single of dissatisfaction.
statement proving cOncuey that must beyond all question
perform all MORE than claim We have published
time testimonials Portland people regarding their experience
this remedy and have Others ering TO demonstrate
however that it equally popular wherever
NIT the following. We claim that
Our Medicine Contains More Comfort to
the Square Inch Than ALI Other
Remedies Combined.
To this the citizens
following statements from
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-04
SANFORD'S
RADICAL CURE
FOR CATARRH
Witch.Hazel, American Pine, Canada
Fir, marigoId, and Glover blossoms.

WAtCH-AHHAeA, AmeFIcaM FlneS CanadR
Fir, marigold, and Clover Blossoms.
A single dose of sanford's Radical Care in :
stsntly relieves the most violent Sneezng or Head
Colds, clears the Head as by magic, stops watery
discharges from the Nose and Eyes, prevents Ring
and subdues Chills and FeVers. In Chronic Catarrh
1t cleanses the nasal passages of foul mucus, re-
stores the senses of SMELL TASTE and hearing when
affected frees the head throat and bronchial tubes
OF offensive matter, sweetens and purifes the
BREATH stops the cough and arrests the progress OF
Catarrh towards Consumption.
One bottle Radical Cure, one box Catarrhal Sol
vent and Sanford's Inhaler, all in one package,
of all druggists for 81. Ask for SANFoRD's RADi-
CAL CURE.
Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston.
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NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j.
Enclosed find $500. Please send me as much Spe-
cifc as you can for that amount. Have used five
bottles for my rheumatism and it helps me.
j. w. BEEBE.
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PRAISES FROM PROVIDENCE.
"WOrth Five Dollars a bottle"

Capt. Fl. G. Sheffield, of the Elegant Sound
Steamer, ''Massachusetts, - writes:-
81 was cured of bleeding piles by your remedy in
side of 80 days. Have found it the best remedy for
various troubles, and it relieves instantly. Would
not be without it if it cost five dollars bottle.
CAPT. Fl. G. SHEFFIELD,
Providence, r. /.
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Consider it an excellent remedy and can recon
mend it as such. VIM. PLUMMER, Bath, Me.
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From RocI,ester. N.

F'Never Saw Anything Like Ii,
and it gives permanent relief almost instantly"
ISAIAH WILLIAMS, Lowell Mass
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Send us six bottles, SOC. size.
j. B. & j. g. HENDRICKS, Peru, Ind.
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and know its worth.
MR.. g. MRS. A. E. STEVENS,
Gloucester, Mass
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FROM THE TRADE.

Our Customers Like HI.
"Your medicine sells well, and our customers
like it very much.''
GARDNER, BUFFUM & CO.. Bartlett, N. II.
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For the relief and prevention,
RNt EMNs the instant IL lis applied, of
$gyoi TniSJ' Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciat-
MY I1'sIlCE 4 lea, Coughs, Colds, Weak Back,
\MNNINAXN< Stomach, and Bowels, Shooting
~ N|T1E| Pains, Numbness, Hysteria, Fee
20 AK male Pains, Palpitation, Dys-
~ czzssOI< pepsia, Liver Complaint, Bilious
IrASVW><\ Fever, Malaria, and Epidemics
/wI1fTN y use Collins, Plasters ian
/ELEcTR c<\ Electric Battery combined
PASTERs S sasn P psn s1srgans snd
jul MTh&w2w
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From Everett, Mass.
Wehave found your medicine invaluable.
MRS. S. F. DYER, Everett, Mass.
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FFOund

great relief. 1t has entirely restored me to
health" James French, Atchison, Kans.,
writes: "To all persons suffering from
Liver Complaint, would strongly recon-
mend Ayers Sarsaparilla. Twas afflicted
with disease of the liver for nearly two
years, when friend advised me to take
this medicine. 1t gave prompt relief, and
has cured me-" Mrs. FL. M. Kidder, Al
Dwight ST., Boston, Mass, writes: "For
several years I have used Ayers Sarsa-
parilla in my family. 1 never feel safe,
even
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Omeial ..Resurns', from India,

I would not be without it.
VIII. Fl. DAVIS, Gloucester. Mass
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ssseudU HAD dozen. ;,
WHAT THIS PROVES.

''The sale is steady and constantly increasing
A. II. WILLIAMSON,
Manager A. Oscar Noyes's drug store. Norway, Me.