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The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

Assistant Attorney General Simons has
been removed to make room for Attorney
General Garland's former law partner, Rob-
ert Howard of Arkansas. Mr.ISimons has
been connected with the department of JUS
tice for ten years, and has had no pro-
nounced association with any political party.
Evidently here is case where the Offensive
partisanship'' consisted in not voting the
Democratic ticket.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

And now political gossip says that Pills
bury aspires to succeed Congressman Lover.
ing when the latter's term expires, Before
Massachusetts is done with that "tramp
from Maine" he may be at the head of the
Democratic Presidential ticket.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

The half owner of the Louisiana lottery,
who has just been killed by fall from a
horse, realized net profit of over 5000, 600
year from his share in the business. This
Is what the "blanks" do, and serves as a
pointer for those who stake the chances,
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

The Manchester Uuion suggests the ap-
pointment of Hon. William Il. Clifford as
minister to Mexico. That place is filled al
ready, but the Unions mistake is par
donable in view of the fact that SO many of
the foreign appoin ments have been recalled
or changed as to make it exceedingly difficult
to tell what missions are filed and what are
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

We are glad to see that the Mayor is max
ing arrangements to have the city well pro-
tected during the Grand Army Encampment
by employing corps of special detectives. We
would respectfully suggest as another measure
of protection the tying of billy to the other
arm of our regular policemen. A policeman
with billy dangling from each wrist would
be twice as effective as policeman with a
billy dangling from only one and twice as
ridiculous also.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

The Tabulator is now installed in his of
fee, and his hungry and thirsty stomach is
being filed, while every other Portland
Democrat still continues to chew the bitter
cud of disappointment. Who says the Tab
ulator isn't on top?
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
..Nothing GAN Give nTore sn,isfnc,ion.

Maurice, Baker &c 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
hum6ug. tell you it is the only thing that gives
relief, and could not work much of the time if
could not get it. l satisfied nothing can give
more satisfaction as O family medicine
CALLER r. BROWN Towau Mass
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

The collector Of Portsmouth sets an exam
pie of frankness which the administration
would do well to follow. He believes in the
spoils doctrine and does not hesitate to say
so and act SO too. The administration is
constantly praeticing the spoils doctrine, but
protesting all the while not to believe in it.
Either it should preach what it practices OF
practice what it breaches.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
LOWELL LAUDATIONs.
ssHs is a Remarkable lEed;ciue.'

Maurice, Baker g. Co., Gentlemen: 1 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 one will give it
chance. can cheerfully recommend it.
ID. A. BRUCE, lowell, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
From Den YER. Colorado.

Some time ago DR.. W. II. Williams gave my hus-
band bottle containing small quantity of Great
nsrican Speclnc ana zoe Joaaa = ne greatest
tain some more and he gave me your address What
would quart bottle of it cost? feel that never
e1Gnt to be actk0ut it IN the house and some to spare
to give to other sufferers 1t removes rheumatism
like magic. MRS. S. S. AUSTIN,
$40 Champs street, Denver, Col.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

cheerfully bear testimony to the efficient relief
received from Bakers Great American Specific
for severe injury to my spine caused from a fall.
sprain or bruise of any kind first learned of it
while on fishing excursion to Maine and Canada
lakes and now neither nor my family will be
without it. Please send me another dozen by @. O.
ID. express. JAS. r. CHAMBERLAIN
Rochester, N v
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

The Famous Rifle Shot, e. G. 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 case of dissatisfaction.
e. @. HARRINGTON, Fryeburg, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

Secretary Manning has nipped in the bud
the aspiration of the Hon. J. Fl. Maynard to
be the Democratic candidate for Governor of
New York this fall by appointing him second
comptroller of the treasury,
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

The Virginia Democrats are very angry
with the President because he did not turn
out the Republicans oficeholders faster in
that State. They attribute Mahone's gains
In the recent elections to his sloyness.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

A Washington correspondent thinks that
Higgins wonld have been removed long ago
If the Mugwumps had not made such fuss
about him. Is this to be the standing ex-
cnse for keeping Objectionable men in office?
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

A Boston paper wants to know hoy many
Mormons there are. The only safe way to
answer Is to say that there are more than
there will be.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
PRAISES FROM PROVIDENCE.
'sXYorth Five Dollars n RartIe.s

Capt. H. G. Sheffield, of the Elegant Sound
Steamer, "Massachusetts," writes-
Il was cured of bleeding piles by your remedy in
side of 30 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. II. G. SHEFFIELD,
Providence Il, 1.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

Assistant Postmaster General Hay is
again i'll. and unfit for duty. 1t takes a
strong man to stand up and pass out fourth
class postoffices twenty-four hours day.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

The Mayor of Ouray, Cal, wears his hat
on the back of his head, spells county with
a k and smokes 7. D. on the street just the
same as when he was plain Mister. He is
working for reelection.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

Judge Gould yesterday sentenced sixteen
perfons for drunkenness. As all the rum
shops are closed, there must be good many
Illicit stills in town. Revenue Collector
Chase should hunt them mn.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

nale's Honey the great Cough cure, 25c., 5oc.&s1
Gienn's Sulphur Soap heals s. beauties, CSC.
commandments kills Corns & Bunions
Hills Hair and WhiskeF Dye-Black and Brown, SOC.
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure in Minute. 25c
~r--'s Rheumatic Filas are sure cure. 60c.
49, eod2dp&w1 ynrm
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

The Aachias Republican alleges that a
Washington county Democrat was promised
the Office of consul general at Halifax to
which Mr.. Phelan has been appointed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

Hubert o. Thompson is again ''promi-
nently mentioned" in connection with the
New York relationship. Thompson's APP
pointment would break the Mugwump
heart
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
A valuable Family nredicine.

Messrs. Maurice, Baker & Co., Gentlemen: Have
used your Bakers Great American Specific for
some time and have found it very uaIltable fami-
ty medicine. By external application it gave me
very much relief from piles, which had been troub-
ing me for many years. j. L. COLLINS,
IA Suffolk street Lowell Masa
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
From, RocI,esfer.

sNever Saw Anything Like II,
and it gives permanent relief almost instantly"
ISAIAH WILLIAMS, Lowell, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

'Bakers Specific has been constant household
remedy for more than two years. 1t has few If any
equals. Its price is very tring compared to its in
estimable value" II. j. EMERSON, Lynn, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

Official s'Returns' from Indiana.
Send us six bottles, SOC. size.
j. B. & j. @. HENDRICKS, Peru, Ind.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

We recommend Bakers Great American Specific
and know its worth.
MIR. & MRS. A. E. STEVENS,
Gloucester, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j.
Enclosed find $500. Please send me as much Spe-
CHIC as you can for that amount. Have used five
bottles for my rheumatism and it helps me.
j. W. BEEBE.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

Enclosed find 81 90 for dozen of Specific. Your
medicine never fails to give relief.
M. ALLEN BENNETT, Taunton. Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
From FrYebnrg. Ne.

Consider it an excellent remedy and can recon-
mend it as such. VIM. PLUMMER, Bath, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
FROM THE TRADE.

Our Customers Like EG.
your medicine sells WELL and our customers
like it very much.''
GARDNER, BUFFUM 8 CO.. Bartlett, NJ
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

would not be without it.
W. II. II. DAVIS, Gloucester, Mass
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
Fro.a. GIoucpster. nrnss,

We have found your medicine invaluable.
MRS. S. f. DYER, Everett, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03
sssend Us ~ dozen.n
WHAT THIS PROVES.

"The sale is steady and constantly increasing"
A. H. WILLIAMSON,
Manager A. Oscar Noyes's drug store. Norway, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-03

TO prove this we refer to the leadin
following statements from strangers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-26
VICTOR HUGO'S FUNERAL
To Take Place Next Sunday-The Com.
munists to March with Red Flags-A
Riot Between the Police and Anarch.
is-knives Freely Used..

PARIS, May 25.
Victor Hugo's funeral will take place next
Sunday. The poets body will be in state un-
der the Arc de Triomphe until Saturday.
The Communists of Paris have resolved to
attend the funeral and to march with red flags
in the procession. If they do it is believed
there will be riot.
TOday's demonstration of the Communists,
which is a continuation of yesterdays anri-
versary of the celebration of the fall of Com
mune, has up to this time been orderly. The
government has withdrawn the troops and
allowed the procession to march into Pre- La
Chsise cemetery with red flags. The police
has also left the Communists to themselves
M. Henri Rochefort made an appearance and
was hailed by the psraders with shouts of
"Viva La Commune. The policy of the au-
thorities in simply ignoring the demonstration
is praised.
Two thousand students paraded before Hu-
go's residence today. The funeral will be
attended by $50 deputations.
In the riot, yesterday, 80 persuns were
wounded but no one was killed.
LONDON, May %.
A Paris despatch says there was another
serious fight today between the police and
Anarchist. A large party of the latter went
to Pere La Chaise cemetery to inter the re-
mains of Revolutionist named Gourmet
They entered the cemetery quietly but be-
came excited By violent orations delivered
over the grave by Henri Rochefort and 9TH
ers.
They sailed out from the cemetery with
q red flag flying and the police made a rush
to capture the flag. A desperate fight ensued
in which knives were freely used. Several
were wounded on both sides and many arrests
were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-26
The Maine On,ces,
A special to the Boston Journal from
Washington says:

A special to the Boston Journal from
Washington says:
Governor Plaisted will stay here in the
hope of seeing some of his recommendation
acted upon. Plaisted hopes to have new
postmaster at Augusta, a new marshal and
district attorney appointed within the next
week. He says the President has indicated
his intention to act promptly in these cases,
and will unquestionably do so. II is under.
stood that several of the candidates for coll
lectorships and postmaster hips in Maine.
will arrive in Washington within few days,
to personally plead their cases.
The Advertiser special reads:
The opposition of Edmund Wilson, men,
ber of the national committee, to Morton for
postmaster at Augusta, makes Mortons
friends mad, and they threaten that they will
not consent to allow Wilson to have General
Sewell's place as chief of the special agents,
worth "a $3.50 year, for himself, nor any DO
sition for his son Bion, who is understood
to have his eye on the bank examioership. In
one case at least the ugly feeling has gone
further, and the Maine contest is likely to be
enlivened by the revival Of some inside and
interesting history Of the Maine democratic
organizations, in which Mr.. Wilson was one
Of the chief actors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-26
GARDINER.

Lizzie May ulmer. appears ~ the Coliseum
Wednesday evening, in the beautiful New
England ideal play Dads" Girl.
Mr. Henry Richardson of the Winthrop
House, Winthrop Me-, was on the street Sat
urdsy, having arrived on the boat from Bos-
ton. A. c. Stilphen. ESQ.,. returned on the
same boat
John B. RAf,er of Damariscotta, left on
the boat yesterday, with hcrses for the Boo
ton market.
The Allen Block at so Water ST., compris-
ing two brick stores and roomy tene ments
above, sold yesterday (Monday) at auction.
we're bid in BY N. M. Whitmore, ESQ, for
$500, and is called bargain at the price.
Memorial services were held at the Metho-
dist church Sunday afternoon, sermon BY
Rev. Mr.. Luce, and at the Episcopal church
in the evening, sermon by Rev. c. L. Wells.
Heath Post, No. 6, G. A. R., attended each
service in body.
The friends Of Happy" White will bring
action against City Marshal Siphers for his
alleged beating Of White 10 arresting him on
Saturday. The damages claimed being
5000.
Rev. Mr.. Nichols of Brownville preached
At the Congregational church Sunday, Ia ex-
change with the pastor.
Rev. r. w. Jenkins attended the organ
ization of Welsh church and ordination Of
its pastor at Brownville. last week. Ho act
ed as interpreter to the council and gave the
charge to the church and newly installed
pastor in the Welsh language. Mr.. Jenkins
will return home on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-26
A TORNADO'S FURY
Wrecks Buildings and Damages the City
of Alton.

ALTON, ILL.,, May %.
This city was struck last night by lorna.
do which burst from the southwest spreading
across the river with terrific fury. Several
large buildings on the river front were dam
aged, some of them seriously. Among them
were the National mills, Roller mills, J. A.
Ryan's grocery store, Hawley's warehouse,
Drury, Weed & Co.'S, Drummond Randall's
tobacco factory, glass works and others. The
most serious damage was done to Ryan's
store, the third story being wrecked and half
the roof taken of. Wooden awnings, fences
and shade trees were blown down in all di-
rections Freight cars on the Chicago and
Alton siding were blown off, blocking the
main track. Minor losses throughout the city
aggregate large amount. and il is feared the
damage in the low lands across the river was
serious. Large planks and timbers were car
ried long distance. Several pieces of stone
coping on the fire wall of the Roller mill,
each weighing four or five hundred pounds,
we're carried over on to the roof. During the
storm there was CONSERVATION nearly amount
ing to panic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-26
FROM WASHINGTON.
Changes Made BY the Postmaster Gen.
eral-The steamer Ale,t Found to be in
Bad Condition-lndian Troubles
The Postage Stamp Contract.

WASHINGTON, May %.
VI tne I0S changes made by the postmaster
general in fourth class postOfices SATURDAY.
evening, SO were among Virginia postmasters.
In some cases the removals were made ssfor
cause, but in most Instances the list bears
the simple endorsement removed" which is
explained at the department As meaning that
the removal was for offensive partissnship
Zach Montgomery of California, was today
formally appointed assistant attorney general
for the interior department.
The report telegraphed frem Halifax that
the inspector had found the Alert, on her
being returned by the United States to the
government Of Great Britain, in bad condi-
tion, is received with surprise at the navy
department. Before leaving New York for
Halifax, orders were given that she should be
put in thorough repair. Chief Engineer Lor-
ing attributes the reported bad condition Of
her machinery TO the natural wear and tear
incident to the voyage. The oficers who
accompanied the vessel to Halifax did not
nave opportunity to clean the machinery be-
fore she was taken in charge by representa-
tlves OF the government of Great Britain
The Alert, they say, was so constructed that
much trouble was experienced in keeping her
machinery clean. The dust from the ashes
and coal bin was source of considerable
annoyance during the entire voyage in which
she was used for the search of Lieut.. Greedy
and party.
Telegraphic information received at the
war department from Gen. Crook, indicates
that the hostile Apaches under Geronimo will
remain in the mountains of West New Mex
leo and raid settlements. Three troops of
the Sixth Cavalry on the Upper Gila and
San Francisco, and one about Hillsboro, are
moving north. Two troops from Fort VIM
gate have gone to San Mortal by rail to COOP
crate with them.
Secretary Endicott has returned from his
western trip, and was at the war department
today.
The postmaster general has awarded to the
American Bank Note company of New York,
the contract for furnishing postage stamps
for the next four years at $lOl. 5l6 per annum
for ordinary stamps. and S2442 for postage
due and other issues of stamps, making a
total of Sl03, ,959 per annum. The gross bid
Of the bureau of engraving and printing,
which was the next lowest bid, was STA, ,l36.
The price paid for ordinary stamps
under the new contract will be 99-lOO cents
per thousand, as against l9-lOO cents under
the present contract. Nearly four billion
stamps are required annually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-26
PANAMA, Nav 25,

PANAMA, May %.
Details Of the late massacre at Culebra,
show that it was occasioned by the watchmen
at the camp of the Jamaicans misunderstand-
ing their orders.
When the Columbian troops came up, the
watchmen disreearded the officers, who claim
ed to belong to the government, and opened
fire with revolvers. The soldiers answered
with their Remingtons. The Jamaicans re-
tired to their quarters and there emptied their
revolvers on the Columbians, but this firing
was SO Ineffective that no Columbian was
killed.
The Columbian soldiers, reinforced bv
some of Aizpuru's men, fred with Winches-
ter rifles, and BY some Carthagenians, kept
up the fire till nearly daylight, when they
broke open the door and massacred the in
mates to man. More than half the num-
Der we're shot or cut to pieces while in bed.
One poor fellow who was kneeling, as though
duplicating q iendish assailant for mercy,
had his head cut of. Two children we're in
cluded in the massacre. There was no rea-
son for an assault on the barracks after the
firing had ceased. Only revolvers were
found among the so Jamaicans who were in
the barracks, and one of these had not been
used.
Robbery was added to the brutal massacre.
Every box and trunk in the building was
rified and the dead mems pockets were turned
inside out. 1t is believed that the men in
the barracks had $1,000 or $4,000, as they
were paid of the day. ALI this had disap-
peared. The English consul and his govern
ment will undoubtedly demand a strict ac-
count of the butchery.
The English government has already pend
ing several very serious questions with the
Columbian government, and this atrocity will
add to the account which Columbian will be
called on to settle.
Colon, May II.
The following is an official account, dated
May 8, of the attack on Carthegena:
At half past 8 Yesterday, the enemy, with
full forces by land and sea, began a general
attack on this city from FIVE distinct points.
The attack was vigorous, extending in few
minutes along our whole line of battle, and
the defence of the city was heroic.
At 7.20 this morning the battle terminated,
the trumpets of our army announcing the
victory. At that hour the fleet retired from
our sight in complete disorder, and the foot
soldiers who had not been taken prisoners
fled, leaving behind them the dead and
wounded. In our power have fallen 2l7
prisoners, among whom are 70 officers and
leaders. The dead and wounded number
more than 260. Among the first are Gen
Manual Cabaza and other chiefs of import
ance. On our side the losses are only dead
and IA wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-26
SPORTING.
SPORTING.
PULLING AT THE OARS.
sne hesetta Of the St. johns Rowin-
Club ON Lake Pontchastraia.

NEW ORLEANS, May 25.
Inc regetta of the st. Johns Rowing CIub
wplch begins here TODAY, promises to he q
great event. Many prominent professional
oafsmen and large number of crack amateur
crews are already on the ground and have
Deeh practicing over the course for several
Gays. The course is on Lake Pontcbartrain
among the crews from q distance that will
.aAe part IN the regetta, are the Metropolitan
Cup OF New York and Delaware. the Catlin
Olups OF chicago, the Mobile Club, the Gal
weston Rowing Club, the Excelsior CIuh of
Detroit and q large number of professional
oarsmen.
In the professional single scull race are en-
tered John Teemer, Jake Gaudsur. Henry
fatterson. Fred A. Plsisted, G. H. Hosmer.
James Griffin, George W. Lee, james Mckay.
henry Parker, j. w. Kennedy and James 4 /.
Ten Eyck.
The grand International Rowing Regatta.
under the management of the St. Johns Club
OF this citv, opened today.
Inc nrst race, amateur double scull, was
won by the Delaware Club of Chicago: Gal
weston Club. second, was two feet behind the
ChicaRoana; the Perseverance Club of this
city had three entries, and thev came in third,
fourth and fifth, with the West End Club
sixth Time, min. 46 seconds.
Inc second race. professional single sculls,
IN which there were eight entries, distance
three miles with turn, was favored with
good start, all taking water about the same
time Gaudaur soon took the lead which he
held until he passed the turning stake closely
pressed by Teemer and Hosmer. Gaudaur
turned the stake length ahead of Teemer,
and three lengths ahead of Hosmer, Lee, Nc
Kay, Peterson and Griffin following in the
order named.
Piassted. who was among the starters,
rowed only about half mile, where he wait
ed for Teemer and returned with the Others.
Teemer pulled steady so stroke and Gau-
daur stroke Of 80. Shortly after the turn
Teemer spurted and passed Gaudaur, coming
home winner by two lengths. Gaudaur was
second, Griffin third, Lee fourth and Peter
son fifth.
Hosmer finished the third and Mckay the
fourth, but they were ruled out for finishing
outside of the line. Time, 20 min. and 2
seconds.
The race ended in q heavy rain which be-
gan while the oarsmen were half mile from
the finish. The last race. for amateur four
cared shells, one and one-half miles, with
turn. was won by the ST. Johns Club. Time,
10 min. Al seconds
Kennedy and Ten Eyck, who had entered
in the professional single scull race, did not
arrive and Parker did not row. Teemer's
time today is next to the best on record to
that said to have been made by Courtney.