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The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

In q recent interview Senator Edmund
expressed the opinion that President Cleve
lands intentions were good, but he had nc
got about him men who would assist him il
carrying out civil service reform. The ma
jority of the Cabinet were unfayorable to it
He thinks had the Senate not been Republi
can, the spoils system would be having full
swing before this.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

King Alfonsos wrath over the seizure of
the Caroline Islands was short lived. He is
now trying to stop agitation of the subject
In his kingdom and has muzzled the press.
Alfonso has always been unpopular with his
subjects and this act is likely to make him
positively obnoxious to them
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

The annual report for the year 1885, of the
New Hampshire Railroad Commissioners
has just been issued to the public. The re-
port is full Of interesting information, and
has been compiled with very great care. We
take pleasure in giving for the public infor-
nation, the result of the inspection of the
Commissioners, of the Grand Trunk Rail-
way in which our city is so much interested
The report says:
There is no change to note in the substantial
and irst-clasS character of the road-bed. track
and bridges. Every element betokens solidity
and endurance. Steel rails, So pounds, ties hem
lock and tamarack, 1900 to the mile, in sound
condition, and in line on one side. Iron grder
bridges. culverts, solid masonry, road-bed in fine
surface and ballast; shoulders ample and uni
form; roadway clean and well dressed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, AUG. 81.

We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations. The name and address of the writer are
in all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pub
LEGATION but as a guarantee of good faith.
we cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

A Lewiston Democrat writes to the New
York Sun that there is no doubt that it is
the general desire of the Democrats of the
State that Col. Morton should have the place,
and the President knows that fact but it is
equally certain that Col. Morton and the
Democrats of the State fully understand this
matter, and if under the embarrassing cir
cumstances Col Morton is not appointed
Col. Morton and the Democrats of Maine
will be satisfied" The SUM skeptical and
thinks it remains to be seen whether they
will be satisfied or not. The Suns skepticisn
is well founded.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

The American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science gives the administra-
tlon very plain hint that its tearing to
pieces the coast survey service under cover
of reforming it, is not agreeable to scientific
men. The Association has passed a series of
resolutions unanimously declaring that the
utility of scientific work ought to be re-
ferred to scientific men, that the work per-
formed by the Coast Survey in the past has
the Associations earnest approval and that
it should be continued; and that the head of
the service should be man of the highest
standing among scientific men. 1t is to be
hoped that Auditor Chenowith may read
these resolutions and give them heed
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

In providing against the incursion OF
foreign paupers, it appears that the act Of
Congress merely prohibits the landing Of
such persons from any ship or vessel, and
there is consequently no remedy against the
trick by which some sixty pauper Arabs
have been foisted on this country by way OF
the Canadian border into Vermont. The
Commissioners of Investigation at New
York prevented the landing of this party
but they seem to have been put ashore al
Halifax, whence they are making their way
South.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

man out in Chicago has constructed
microscope with which he processes to have
seen the soul of man. He ought to bring it
to bear upon the reforms of the Cleveland
administration.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

Gen. Butler is of the opinion that the civil
service law is unconstitutional. That will
doubtless help him get back into the bosom
of Democracy.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

The Hon. j. A. j. Cresswell says the con-
struction placed upon the Alabama Claims
Court act by Judge Durham would require
the judges, attorney and clerk of the court to
build their own fires sweep and dust their
their court room, do all the copying and COM
pairing, compute interest on claims and tray
el over the country examining witnesses and
taking testimony in many cities at once. The
course pursued by the court has, Mr.. Cress-
well says, been approved in the past by Con-
gress, the State and Treasury departments
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

The story that Germany has designs on
Cuba belongs probably to the class of news
correctly described as important if true.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
Elegant Residence for Sale,

FF1HE desirable story French roof residence of
Il Mrs. Barker's situated on the Western
Promenade. containing IA rooms, besides bath
room, has nice brick stable and carriage house,
and lot containing fourteen thousand square feet
OF land, is offered for sale, and immediate posses
sion win be given. For particulars apply to
aulSdU JOHN G.. PROCTOR
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

In consequence of the illness of Mr.. George
Clarke, who was to be Miss Clara Morris
leading man next season, Mr.. Joseph Vince
lock has been engaged to fill that position
Clarke will be well enough at that time to
take his place in the company.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

The authorities at Washington have wise
ly decided to fumigate the mails from Cana
da during the prevalence of small pox there
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
ROOMS To LET.

ITO LET.-A convenient room for one person.
II furnished and lighted at 50 per week Good
references required. LA OXFORD st. 26-2
TkNO LET-Very pleasant front rooms, up one
Il flight only; new furniture and carpets ladies.
or gentle man and wife preferred. Apply at 23
CASCO ST. 25-i
ne LET-Rooms, furnished or unfinished,
Il singly or in suits; board obtained next door
Apply at 90 PARK ST. 25-l
ITO LET-One or two furnished roems at No.
IL 416 CUMBERLAND ST. PEI
poems TO LET-Handsomely furnished
LII rooms to let at % Wilmot street, and fine
pleasant office at 1917 Exchange also a fine Z
Octave Piano at 1872 Exchange St. at HAST
INGS' warerooms. 1872
ITO BE LET-Unfurnished rooms at the ST.
n Julian Hotel, No. 1876 Middle St; good res
taurant connected with house. Apply to r. W.
UNDERWOOD, Janitor 1877
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
SUMMER RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

BEAUTIFUL Summer Residence, situated on
- the shore of Casco Bay, at Falmouth Fore
side, miles from Portland, with 20 acres of land,
and island opposite belonging to the estate Nice
orchard good well of mineral water fine privilege
for boating, fishing and bathing. For further par
ticulars enquire at premises or address
MRS. r.. JOHNSON,
mar5cOdt East Deering, Maine,
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
FOR SALE.

STOVE, Tin and Hardware Stock and Store at
- Bridgton, Me. Grand opening for man with
$500 to 5000. Good assortment Will hire
tin-plate worker who understand hardware to run
the business If not sold soon, G. P. PERLEY
jy27deowtf Bridgten, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
Lost,

DECKED UP-This side of Cod Ledge small
IL lap streak boat. The owner can have fbe
same by calling at No. 3 VINE ST., proving prop
erty and paying charges. 241
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
LOST AND FOUND.

r OsT-On Monday Evening, 25 inst, on way
~ to or from Pavilion Theatre by Steamer
Forest City, lady's clasp wallet containing a
sum of money, together with a picture of Pope
Leo Kill; route, York St. TO State, to Coml, to
steamers return by Spring St. car to Bracket ST,
The finder will be suitably rewarded by IeavinG
the same at THIS OFFICE. OIL
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
TO LET.
To Let.

FEHHE large 21a story brick house No 455 st.
n John St. dwelling lots for sale on this street
on easy terms. Apply to J. HOPKINS SMITH,
First National Bank Building. iy31dtf
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
TO LET.

ID OOMS to let single or in suits, with board.
Ia Apply at No. 90 High ST., corner of Spring.
may13 diff
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

STORE No. 671 Congress Street. Apply to
- SETH L. LARRABEE, No. 1896 Congress st.
je22 diff
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

LNOR sALE-At bargain, furnished one
IL story and half house, with two acres of
field land, on the Falmouth Foresde shore road,
one-haf mile this side Of Underwood Spring. For
ises or address MRS. E B. AUSTIN, New Casco,
Me- 21-2
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
WI ARK DOW III
CLOSING OUT SALE :!

In the special sale of BARGAINS in which we are
now engaged we call attention to several lots Of goods
not yet disposed OF. Any in need OF anything i'm
our line will do well to call at once.
About $50 Mems and Youths four button cutaway
frock in WOrsteds whpcOrds cassimeres cheyiOs,
ETC., at only S12 S15 and S1S per suit i'm sizes 33 to 49,
suitable for business dress SUITS and perfect fit
ting garments.
1O3 Mems all wool Sack Suits at S. $40 and $12, re-
duced i'm price from $40, $12, $15 and $1S.
rs pairs OF Young Mems pants at SO, $3.50, 49, $3.50
and 81; also at $3.50, SIS and So.
1000 Mems all wool pants at S1.5O, So, $3.50, So,
$3.50, 81, $3.50 and SIS.
Is Mems all wool vests at regular price, so and 2
also vests at $3.50, So, $3.50 and So.
Mems Black D0eskn and BrOadclOth Coats, Pants and
Vests in all Sizes Boys Vacation Suits, Sailor Suits
Flannel BlOuses, Boys Flannel Shirts, SHIRT WAISTS
etc., etc.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

ENOB sALE-The well known BAKER HOUSE
Il situated in the thriving village of Yarmouth,
Me-, is offered for sale easy terms. This house
has been kept by the present proprietor for 16
years, is in good repair, and doing good business.
Inquire on the premises 148
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
Wanted.
BOARD.

BOARD.
ITO LET.-With board, nice sunny front
Il room for man and wife or two gentlemen
Inquire at MRS BLANCHARD'S, No. 65 Free
ST. 24-T
ITO LET-With board; large airy rooms in a
Il pleasant, quiet locality. IA SPRING ST. "a
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

hoe sALE-A nice bay mare, 6 years old,
IL weight 975 pounds, sound and kind good
Toader ana good driver; safe for women to drive.
WARD. 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

RRICk Masons to work on Pulp and Paper
D Mills at Berlin Falls. New Hampshire
G. H. SAWYER, Contractor,
aug26 div
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

ENOR sALE-Steamer Lizzie" Said steamer
II is 80 feet long, 8 feet wide over all hull new
last season. steel boiler and engine new this seas
on and everything first class; will speed 10 to IL
miles per hour. For further particulars, enquire
Of JAMES QUINN. 40 Commercial ST IA
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
WANTED.

Situation by a steady young man,
w one who is willing to work, not particular
to any kind of work. good references. Apply or
address 5. B., 81 Turner ST.. City. 29-1
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

| STORE No. At Exchange street, now occupied
| - by L. G. Young; possession given October l.
Enquire of JOHN P. THOMAS, No. 151 Middle
| Street. au29dtf
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

ENOR SALE-Spruce clapboards. $40 per NJ
IL Spruce clapboards, planned and butted all
ready to lay, in lots not less than 1000. for ten
dollars per NJ, cash on delivery. o. A. McFAD-
DEN, II Exchange st. gel
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

FOR sALE-Cheap; one six ton Fairbanks
II Standard Coal or Hay Scale in perfect order
JAMES H. BAKER, 67 Winter st. 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

TOR SALE - fine residence, situated at
IL Saecarappa, pig story, IL finished rooms;
convenient for two families; slightly, healthy and
pleasant; in good neighborhood; will be sold at
FRANK E. WEBB, at P. o., Saccarappa, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
WANTED.

A SECONDHAND Set Of Sheet Iron Workers
IA Tools. Address
b. A. ATKINSON & CO.,
Cor. Pearl & Middle Streets, Portland.
aug26 dtf
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
FOR SALE.

ENOR SALE-Greenhouse good boiler hot
IL water pipes sashes, etc, at GAS Congress st.
Also the plants. Apply to THOMAS KANE,
Florist, rear of No. TOT. 29-1
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31
PARsoNsEIELp.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.l

Advocate newspaper. He was licensed to preach
in 1910, and became pastor of the First Baptist
church in Portland. He was ordained an Evan
gelist in 1912, was pastor at New Gloucester in
1843. at Belfast in 184S, and at Woburn, Mass,
in 1858. In 1861 he was made chaplain Of the
Massachusetts, State Prison During that time he
was pastor at Milford In 1866 he removed to
Augusta in this State, and was appointed Chap
lain of the Hospital for the Insane there. For
several years he was corresponding secretary of
Maine Baptist Convention and superintendent of
the mission work Throughout the State. Since
1869 he has been Secretary of the Baptist Con-
vention.
In recognition of his great services to religion,
charity and education his alma mater conferred
upon him in 1868 the degree of Doctor of Divinity
70 no man is this mark OF distinction more justly
due, In addition to the service he has rendered
ana the benefit he has conferred as teacher, pas
tor and missionary must be placed his contribu-
ton OF $1,000 to Houlton Academy and his con-
trlbution of $4,000 to other objects of benevo-
lence.
By the death of Ex-Governor Coburn, Dr. Kicker
became the senior member of the Trustees OF
Colby University. He was elected to the Board
in 1S49.l
The band and chorus then gave the ''Star
Spangled Banner, and DR.. Dearborn intro
duced DR.. James NJ. Buzzell of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

LHOR Standardization soldiers clock bear
A ing date of 1773, keeps splendid time runs
match For particulars address i. F. DEMUTH,
Brockton Mass. 2e-1
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

ITO LET-The fast and staunch Steamer "I.iz-
IL Zie" can be chartei ed to take pleasure parties
to any part OF the harbor or Islands. Apply to
JOHN A, QUINN, Franklin Wharf, or 40 Com
mercial street. 14-4
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

E1OR sALE-Or exchange; house in Cam
IL bridge, Mass, on a nice street, rents for
three hundred dollars; ten rooms modern i'm
provements, every way desirable, for farm handy
TO Portland or on the shore. N. S. GARDINER.
No. 40 Exchange st. 28-1
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-08-26
He Cave Each 100 Lashes

Farmer Noah Lockabill, according
to a despatch from Charlottesville,
Ind, has taken the law into his own
hands in refreshing way. On a re-
cent Sunday night his house near
Brown Valley was entered by three
tramps. Lockabill was awakened,
sprang from his bed and closed with
one of the burglars, who was reinforced
by his companions. Mr.. Lockabill is
a powerful man and flung the captured
burglar against the two others in such
a manner as to bring them to the floor.
Then he went at the three with club.
His wife brought the clothes-line and
together they bound the tramps, sat
down and waited for them to recover.
When the tramps regained conscious
ness, Mr.. Lockabill asked them which
they preferred, to be taken to Craw-
fordville and be placed in Jail, where
they stood the chance of several years
in the penitentiary, or to be let out one
at q time and receive such whipping
as he would administer. They chose
the latter, and the farmer took them
out severally, tied them to the gate
post and administered 100 lashes to
each tramp with large new rawhide
wagon whip. Each stroke of the whip
raised welt on the back Of the tramp,
and when the operation was completed
a pool of blood could be seen where
they stood. Their piteous cries for
mercy called in the neighbOrs, until
quite crowd had assembled to wit
ness the castigation of tramp No. 3,
As all sympathized with the irate
farmer, the performance went on til
he had completed the 100 lashes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-08-26
A Dreadful BIundcr,

Speaking of bustlcs. says Clara
Belle, went to church last Sunday
with just the most sensitively devout
girl that breathes the air of this sphere.
whence she will arise to the azures and
delights of heaven. She is truly fash
ionable. too, and her summer costume
was dream of beauty. She ought to
have been spiritually composed aud re-
lgiously happy, but plainly saw, as |
watched her through the service, that
she was i'll ut ease.
whats the matter, dear?" l whis-
pered.
81 can't imagine, she sadly replied;
"but somehow or other | am getting
no consolation out of the exercises.
The rector is as enchanting as over, the
weather is perfect, my own religious
experience was comforting, up to tho
time sat down in this pew. l am
positively miserable in my mind. Some
occult influence is at work, I'm sure. "
After we got home and were disrob-
ing to dress anew for dinner. u sudden
exclamation from my friend arrested
my attention.
"Clara, oh! Clara!" she cried, "I've
solved the mystery. Look here" and
she whipped out copy Of the Police
Gazette from her hustle. That's some
brother jacks horrid literature. How
blind must have been! lam so care
full always, pretty nearly. to select the
Christian Union 10 put into my hustle
when am going to church. Then ]
seem, somehow, TO got IN ease of soul
from the services that Is due. In some
degree, to what am sitting on. But
to rest on o Police Gazette! No wonder
the religious exercises went for worse
than nothing"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-08-26
Advice 10 Mothers.

Ave you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting teeth? lfso,
send at once and get bottle Of MRS.
WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR Chill.
rem TEETHING. Its value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm.
mediately. Depend upon it, mothers
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery and diarrhoea, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie,
softens the gums, reduces inflammation,
and gives tone and energy to the whole
system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYR.
UP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription Of one
of the oldest and best female nurses and
physicians in the United States, and is
for sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price rs cents bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-08-26
A Doctors Hint to Working. Men

A Doctors Hint to Working. Men.
When you have heavy work to do,
do not take either beer, cider, or
spirits. By far the best drink is thin
oat meal and water, with little sugar.
The proportions are quarter of a
pound of oat meal to two or three
quarts Of water, according to the heat
of the day and your work and thirst; it
should be well boiled, and then an
ounce or an ounce and half of brown
sugar added. II you find it thicker
than you like, add three quarts of wa
ter. Before you drink it, shake up the
oatmeal we'll through the liquid. In
summer drink this cold; in winter hot.
You will find it not only quenches
thirst, but will give you moro strength
and endurance than any other drink.
II you cannot boil it, you can take q
little oatmeal mixed with cold water
and sugar, but this is not so good; al
ways boil it if you can. II at any time
you have to make very long day, as
in harvest, and cannot stop for meals,
increase tho oatmeal to half pound,
or even three-quarters, and tho water
to three quarts il you are likely to be
very thirsty. For quenching thirst, few
things are better than weak coffee and
o little sugar. Ono ounce of coffee and
half an ounce of sugar boiled in two
quarts of water and cooled is q very
thirst-quenching drink. Cold tea has
the same effect. but neither is 50 sup
porting as oat meal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-08-26
VERMONT.

Bennington is to have water works
right away.
Uriel Cutler, Woodtord pioneer,
was freed by bear recently and kept
there all night.
The Montpelier Library Building
will be built at a cost Of $4,000 and
finished in one year.
Senator George f. Edmunds ami
family have returned from England,
and are now at their home in Bur-
lington.
The general offices of the Vermont
Marble company will be moved to
Proctor about September LIST.
Charlie Woodbury. of Burlington,
while camping on the lake, killed a
rattlesnake 4 l-3 feet long.
Capt. Thomas II, Chubb, of Post
Mills, has just shipped to Europe an
invoice of his fine fishing rods, weigh
ing several tons. This shows that our
English cousins know Il good thing
when they see it. The Captain is a
thorough. going Democrat, and we are
Glad To note his success
There was a land slide on the side
Of Mount Equinox, near Manchester,
caused by the recent hard rain. 1t is
about twenty-five rods in length by
three wide and carried in its course
trees, rocks, etc,
The Catholic clergymen Of the do
cese of Burlington will hold their an
nual retreat in Burlington, beginning
September 2l and continuing one
week.
Sheriff Miles of Orleans county was
getting off the train with prisoner fer
the work-house at Rutland, when a
pistol in his pocket accidentally ex-
plodcd, making an ugly wound in the
hip.
While Mrs. A, o. Williams ofBurke
was eating green peas for dinner, one
of the peas lodged in her throat and
nearly choked her to death. A physic-
ian was Immediately called, who soon
relieved her.
A rumber of artists are preparing
sketches and views of the more inter-
esting scenery and places Of Vermont,
with descriptions, which will be pub
lished by the Central Vermont Rail-
road Company.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-08-26
ALL SORTS.

A Kansas woman has been found
guilty of murder for insurance money.
A Chinese leper has been discovered
in Chicago. He came from San Fran
cisco.
Los Angeles, CAL, has watermel-
on weighing 17S pounds which is to be
sent to London.
In the Western Reserve of Ohio
milk sells for u cent quart, and
twelve and half cents n pound is an
ordinary price for butter.
Five colored field hands are reported
killed by lightning IN St. Charles par
ish, ill.,, during recent thunderstorm.
G. NJ. Hendry of TT. Myers, Fla,
recently killed in one day two deer,
five turkeys, two wildcats, one fox and
five coons, and it wasn't much of a
day for hunting either.
A woman ut San Angelo, Mexico,
Y years of age, has just given birth to
child. Her husband is 81.
An old colored woman upon being
immersed in Palatka, Fla, on recent
Sunday, exclaimed: "Bress de Lord
dis am five times Use been baptized"
Eliza Baldwin, aged eighteen years,
of Middletown, Conn, has cloped
with W. L. Chapman, the manager of
n candy store in which she worked.
Chapman is thirty-five years OF age
and has wife and two children.
A young lady of Philadelphia,tweu-
ty-seyen years ago was incarcerated in
an insane asylum because she was ex-
travagant and eccentric, and kept
there all the past years. She has just
been released, gray haired woman of
sixty. b.,
We have some of the LATEST negroes
in the world right here in Palatka, and
in the summer they live on catfish and
melous. We saw one of those lazy
creatures the other day. He had his
fishing line tied to his dogs hind leg,
and when q fish would bite he would
give his dog kick [Palatka (Fla.)
Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-08-26

The New Orleans Times-Democrat
relates that a prominent citizen of
Jones county, Miss, who stood high
in the church, made q visit to Meriden
recently, and on returning told his
neighbors that he had seen ice manu-
featured in town with the mercury
standing at 90. The members of the
church concluded that the brother had
degenerated into an able liar. A COM
mittee was sent to Meriden to investi-
gate, but they came back and endorsed
Brother Blanks statement. A look of
establishment on the faces of the as
sembled brethren soon gave way to
one of Indignation, and Brother Blank
and the entire committee were incon-
tinently expelled from the church.