davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
he GOT THE JOB.
How Amos Cummings Persuaded
Horace Greeley to employ Him.

When Amos Cummings, now editor OF the
Evening Sun and member of Congress, ar
rived in New York, after the war, he had a
most excellent opportunity to be tramp.
All he possessed beside job lot of ragged
clothes on his back was 20 cents worth Of
postage stamps badly glued together He
wore a pair of battered cavalry boots and
about three-quarters of \ pair Of trousers.
The place where the missing parts of the
latter shonld have been was concealed by a
sun-burned army overcoat. In this garb he
climbed up to Horace Greeley's editorial den
and asked Mr. Greeley for job. He did not
ask to be appointed to either the position OF
managing editor or foreman. He was will
ling to do anything.
mo place for you" sqneaked Mr.. Greeley,
without turning from his desk to look at the
applicant, don't you see I'm busya G'way
Scat! Damitw
s.But tell you / must have job" Mr..
Greeley turned around in bis revolving
chair and, glaring at Cummings, said :
Must? For what reason, young man, do
sv For SS' this reason'' replied Amos, turning
his back on Mr.. Greeley, lifting the drapery
of his old blue oyercoat and exhibiting the
vacant places where the wild winds had
whistled through his trousers.
He got the job.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
CURRENT COMMENT.
BISMARCK ALL AT SEA.
rn n

BISMARCK ALL AT SEA.
Boston POst.]
Bismarck Of course considers that all is
fair in war, but he is not so ready TO concede
that all is fair in love. ~
DECADENcE IN MORAL STANDARDS.
boston Journal
1t Is too true, as Mr.. Lowell perhaps means
to suggest, that during the last three or four
years there has been a very considerable
decadence in moral standards in politics, due
in part to copious assortment of broken
promises on the part of the President whom
Mr.. Lowell so lately eulogized, and in part
to an ecstatic reaching after spoils among
the hungry and thirsty Democracy whose
consuming appetite Mr.. Curtis-Mr. Lowell's
brother Mugwump-aptly. foresaw and de-
scribed. But while we acknowledge all this
with regret, we are not disposed to think
that things are as bad as MIR. Lowell paints
them. There are redemptive influences at
work which are likely to put an end to the
carnival of Democratic spolslnen and as to
Democratic crimes against the ballot, which
Mr.. Lowell may also have had in mind,
although justice moves slowly, it has over
taken some of the worst offenders in Chicago
and INDIANAPOLIS and Baltimore.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17

Gov. Hill gets an acquittal from the major
ity Of the special committee which has been
investigating the charge that he improperly
used the funds of the State in fitting up and
furnishing the executive residence, but three
members dissent and in an elaborate report
contend that the allegation is proved. Hill has
yet to officially explain the charge of deal
with certain politicians whom he appointed
on the aqueduct commission, which is much
more serious than the charge of exceeding
the appropriation in fitting up his residence.
The explanation he has given to the
public has not made a favorable i'm
preston, and he will probably have to make
a better one to the committee in order to get
a clean bill of health.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
1 REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION
viii be held IN
NOROMBEGA HALL, Bangor,
Thursday, April 2e, 1883, at IL o'clock

For the purpose Of selecting two candidates for
Electors of President and Vice President of the
United States and four delegates at large, and
four alternates to attend the National Convention,
to be held at Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, June
d tn, 1888, and transacting any other business
tha: may properly come before it,
y ree basis of representation viii be as follows
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate, and for each seventy-ive votes cast
for the Republican candidate for Governor in
1884, an additional delegate, and tor fraction Of
forty votes in excess Of seyentyive votes, an ad-
ditional delegate.
The State Committee will be In session In the
reception room OF the Han at nine o'clock ON the
morning of the Convention for the purpose OF re-
ewing the credentials of delegates.
All electors of Maine, without regard to past
political differences, who are In sympathy with
the sentiments expressed In the call Of the Re-
publican National Committee for the Republican
National Convention, are cordially invited TO
unite with the Republicans Of the State in select
ing delegates to this Convention.
Per order Republican State Committee.
JOSEPH H. MANLEY. Chairman.
WILLIS III. WING, Secretary.
AUGUSTA, MAINE, February IL, 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17

A specimen of Scotch Oats Essence, a
proprietary article, just now extensively ad-
vertised and guaranteed to cure the opium
habit and recuperate tired brain and nerves,
has been analysed by the Massachusetts,
Board of Health and found co contain one
half grain Of sulphate Of morphia to each
fluid ounce. Alcohol is present too in large
quantity. The New York Board of Health
is having an analysis made with view of
commencing criminal proceedings against
the proprietors of the preparation.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17

PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

Mrs. Senator Hawley takes her full share
of her husbands large correspondence, and
is acquiring familiarity with American po-
litical platforms
Mrs. Mary ID. Lowman, the newly elected
Mayor of Oskaloosa, Kan, is native of
Pennsylvania, but has lived in Kansas for
the last twenty years. She is a Republican.
of the five ladies who formed the city coun-
ell, three are Republicans and two Demo;
Gratis. The mayor is Presbyterian. All
the councilwomen are Meth0dists except the
youngest, who is an Episcopalian.
King Humbert, of Italy, has grown very
gray of late. He is only "A, but he looks
much older. Humbert is not handsome
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
Tuesday, the list day Of May, A. D. 1888,

The general review of the European situa-
tion is about as follows according to the
latest reports; Queen Victoria out Of sorts
because of hitch In love match; the Gar
CT Russia troubled with craziness; the King
Of Roumania vexed by revolts; Emperor
Frederick tortured by bad throat; and the
King Of Spain cutting his teeth with vocifer-
Gus squallings. 1t thus appears that mon
archs are but mortals after all.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17

The gullibility OF the human race is well
illustrated by the case of Madame Diss
Debar who is now in jail In New York on
charge of swindling. Her dupe, Mr.. Marsh,
is retired lawyer, man of large intelli-
gence and acquainted with the ways of the
world. Yet she so fooled him with her al
legged spiritual manifestations that she was
able to prevail upon him to deed to her his
house for lot of paintings alleged to have
been produced under the inspiration of the
spirits Of the old masters. The paintings
were worthless daubs, but to Mr.. Marsh's
distorted vision they seemed to be what
Madame Diss Debar represented-produc-
lions of the old masters and Of immense
value
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17

They say in London that should Emperor
Frederick die, there would be no reason
why the engagement Of Prince Alexander
and Princess Victoria should not be an
nounced at the proper time, since the
daughter of the dead Emperor would cease
to be factor In international politics. Ii
this is the fact the position in which the
young princess is placed is one of melancholy
interest which. in time to come, will not
probably be neglected by the historical nov
-
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
DINSMORE'S
eARsApARILLA WATERS.

The best blood purifier and spring medicine in
the world. Every purchaser Of a box OF these
Waters is entitled to one guess for every
box purchased. Upon purchasing box OF
Waters you are to record your guess on
slip of paper with your address; place in a
sealed envelope and direct to Dinsmore & Co.,
Boston, Mass. and leave with the druggist you
purchase from, who will forward to us. II more
than one person guesses correctly the above
reward will be equally divided. This offer closes
June LIST, and is made only to purchasers OF
Dinsmore's Sarsaparilla Waters, All druggists
are barred out for obvious reasons. We refer In
this city to C. Way & Co., Geo. Nj. Young, I. -
Stevens and 4. Il. Shaw.
feb1S STThnrm3m
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
THURSDAY. THE l9lh DAY OF APRIL NEXT.

as a day OF fasting and prayer. And do rec
ommend to the citizens Of the State that the
day be observed throughout Its borders in a
manner becoming an enlightened and Christian
people; that on that day in the homes and in
the accustomed places of public worship they do
not forget to acknowledge the power, the un-
speakable goodness and loving kindness OF Him
who is the God alike of pations and individuals /;
that they confess the sins of the past and conse-
crate their future to the Heavenly Father, 1.-The
giver of every good and perfect gift and whose
mercy endureth forever"
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta this
thirtieth day OF March, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight,
and of the Independence OF the United States
of America, the one hundred and twelfth.
SEBASTIAN s. MARBLE.
By THE GOVERNOR.
ORAMANDAL SMITH, Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL II.

We do not read anonymous letters and commit
airatians. The name and address OF the writer
~ all cases Indispensable, not necessar " ioi
publication but as a guarantee OF good faith.
We cannot undertake to return OF preserve
communications hat are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
STATE OF MAINE.
A Proclamation by the Cow
ernor.

The Sixty-third Legislature of Maine PASSED
the following act, approved March 10, 1887;
~Ihat the Governor shall annually set apart a
day In the spring as Arb0r Day, and shall issue a
proclamation recommending that IL shall be OBJ
served by the people of this State In the planting
OF trees, shrubs and vines, in the adornment OF
public and private grounds, places and ways, and
In such other efforts and undertakings as shall be
in harmony with the general character of a day
so established"
In obedience to the foregoing, believing in its
wisdom, and that it has been fully approved by
the public sentiment, l, Sebastian S. Marble
Governor OF Maine, do hereby designate
Tuesday, the list day OF May, A. ID. 1888,
to be observed as Arbor Day.
Experience has demonstrated that good results
follow tree planting wherever practiced, and do
earnestly invite the people Of Maine to prepare,
and devote that day to the purposes in said act
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta
this ninth day Of April. in the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
eighty-eght. and of the Independence OF the
United States OF American, the one hundred
and twelfth. SEBASTIAN 5. MARBLE.
BY the Governor
ORANANDAL SMITH, Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17

The resolution, published elsewhere, adopt
ed by the Republicans of Bethel, in recogui-
ton of the services of the old soldiers of the
Union army, is in accord with the declara-
tions of the Republican party in State and
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
Republican District Convention.
Reception Hall, Portland, May 2, 1885

at O'Clock p. m, Tor the purpose of nominating
candidates for Representative In Congress, and
Elector of President and Vice President Of the
United States, and selecting tive delegates and
two aIternates to attend the National Convention
to be held at Chicago, on Tuesday, June 10, 1888;
and transactng any other business that may prop.
erly come before them
The basis OF representation win be as follows:
zach city, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate, and for each 70 votes cast for the
Republican candidate for Governor in 1884, an
additional delegate; and for a fraction of forty
votes in excess Of seventy-fye votes an additional
delegate.
The District Committee will be In session at the
Hail at one O'Clock on the afternoon Of the Con-
yention for the purpose of receiving the creden.
tials OF Delegates.
Per order Republican District Committee.
ANDREW HALVES, Chairman,
SAMUEL W. JUNKINS, Sec'y.
Portland March 90, 1883.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
$4,000 REWARD.

We offer the above reward to the one who
guesses the nearest to the correct number o
grains each of Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock and
Dandelion contained in one of
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
STATE OF MAINE.
A Proclamation by the Gov
ernor.

In accordance with the sacred and beautiful
custom, fitting in itself and endearedto the people
OF New England, by an unbroken observance OF
more than two centuries. do hereby With the adj
and consent OF the Executive Council appoint
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17

The st. Louis Globe-Democrat thinks the
Republicans have a fighting chance of carry
ing Missouri this fall The .Globe-Demo-
crat points out that the prevailing impress
sion that Missouri is safe every time for the
Democracy is not sustained by the facts.
While the Democrats have carried it at every
election since 1868, their majorities have been
constantly decreasing. In 1880 the Demo-
cratic plurality for President was 55,042, in
1884 only 33O59, while the Democratic plu-
rality for Governor the latter year was only
a little over 10000. and the majority was but
517. The Republicans base their hopes this
year on three influences chiefy-the tariff,
prohibition and immigration. The Globe
Democrat says ''the assaults made under the
Presidents inspiration, on iron. steel. lead,
zinc and wool industries by the free trade
faction of the Democracy has alienated
thousands of men in this State who have
hitherto voted the Democratic ticket; this
year most Of them will, 1t is probable sup
port the Republican candidates" Nearly
all the new settlers, it says, are Republicans,
while the Prohibition movement is cutting
into the Democratic party.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
A Famous Doctor

- SNuuh - 49,
Once said that the secret of good health
consisted in keeping the head cool, the
feet warm, and the bowels open. Had
this eminent physician lived in our day,
and known the merits of Ayers Pills
as an aperient, he would certainly have
recommended them, as so many of his
distinguished successors are doing.
The celebrated DIR. Farnsworth, OF
Norwich, Conn.,, recommends Ayers
Pills as the best of all remedies for
Intermittent Fevers."
DIR. /. E. Fowler, of Bridgeport,
Conn, says: ayers Pills are highly
and universally spoken of by the people
about here. make daily use of them
in my practice"
DIR. Mayhem, of New Bedford, Mass,
says: Having prescribed many thou
sands of Ayers Pills, in my practice,
can unhesitatingly pronounce them the
best cathartic in USE"
The Massachusetts State Assayer, DR..
A. A. Hayes, certifies =" have made
careful analysis of Ayers Pills. They
contain the active principles OF we'll
known drugs, isolated from inert mat
ter, which plan is, chemically speaking,
of great importance to their usefulness.
1t insures activity, certainty and uni
formity of effect. Ayers Pills contain
no metallic or mineral substance, but
the virtues of vegetable remedies in
skillful combination"
Ayers Pills,
f,~an.rad hv ~ T n Aver & Co Towell Mass.
Sold by all Dealers In Medicine.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17

National platforms, and will awaken a re-
sponsiye chord throughout the State. 1t re-
afirms their appreciation of the gallant SER
vices of the brave men of Maine who fought
for the old flag and pledges the Republicans
of Bethel to use all honorable means to Sc
cure the nomination of the Hon. Henry B.
Cleayes. gallant soldier. as the Republican
candidate for governor. 1t endorses his rec
ord as a soldier and citizen, and commends
his faithful services to the taxpayers while
he held the Office of Attorney General Of the
State. The Republican party of Maine is.
we believe, in hearty accord with the senti-
ments of this resolution. and will welcome
the opportunity which Mr., Cleayes's candi-
dacy affords to express its high appreciation
OF patriotism tried by the severest tests
and never found wanting, and of capacity
for civil administration demonstrated by
long and brilliant service in one of the most
important offices of the State.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17

Justice Lamar has recently expressed him
self on the New South. There is an In
creased activity in manufactures" ne SAYS,
"and a few astonishing towns and cities
have arisen; but am not quite certain that
the South, as whole. is making advance
ment. / doubt If the young white men OF
the South have any more energy or thrift
than their fathers had, while fear the
blacks are going from bad to worse. There
has been no progress in agriculture since the
war, in proportion to the population 1T has,
perhaps, declined. l have little farm OF
400 acres, but it has scarcely paid expenses
since the war" Probably Mr.. Lamar's ex-
periences in farming have had more than
anything else to do with his pessimistic
views on the South. But too much should
not be inferred because Washington poll
ticisD fails to make it pay farming by proxy.
New England is pretty fairly prosperous
section of the country, but it is extremely
doubtful If there are many farms of 400
acres in New England that can be titled
probably by public man who spends most
of his time in Washington.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09

In medication, as In aught else, prudence
should be our guide. Yet thousands cast It to
the winds. Every new nostrum nnds its pat-
rons, the medical empires Of every false
school have their gulls. Every change In
the gamut Of humbug is rung successfully
for time at least-the notes being furnished
by the credulous. In happy contrast 70 the
many advertised impostures Of the day stands
Hostetter's Stomach Bittcn, now in it's
third decade OF popularity, approved and rec
commended by physicians, Endorsed by the
press Of many lands, sought and priced by
specific for and preventive Of malsriai dis
eases, chronic indigestion, liver complaint
and constipation, checks the growth of
vigorsnt and useful diurstic, Nervous poo.
pie benefit by II.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09

This remedy 10 becoming 80 we'll known
and SO popular As 20 need no tpeciAl nent tion.
Al who have used kiee,rfc Bitter. slug the
not extst, and u 10 guarsrtesd to DO All that is
claimed. ectric Mtts ~ viii cure all diseases
OF the Liver and Kidneys. viii remove PIN
@ sused py impure blood n I'll drive Mslsria
from the system and prevent ~ well As cure
all halsrial Ievers.-Tor ours OF Headache,
constipation and Indigestion try klectric
Ritters Entire sattsiactton Huarantsea or
monsy rsiandsa. frt?s 20, aaa q W PIT bot.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09
DUFFY'S FORMULA.


lts main ipgrsdssnts aro raw besf and DuRy'a
Pare Malt Whish y. ana u stimulates the sner.
gies ana builds mp the tissues - no cther set
sHuno ois-ovcry Aas ever done.
"lama Presbyterian elorgymAn ana . Doc
tor Of Divirfy. bat an not afraid 70 RECON-
men0Dunys aalt Wh'sky ana DuHy1 foemulA
% the pursst ana most efncieut prep axations
- med. cine I know OF ana my expe ience 10
Q large one" kRv. =. Mills,
Neads Centre. Kansas.
Du6ys Formula 10 for sale By all druggists
and deaisrp. PRICE ei % per bottle
DuFff'4 MALT WHlsRY Coz,
(5, Rochester, n. r.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09
tro BR coNrrNulp.)

Every one Is entirely willing to be his neigh
bor's physician yet tried remedies should
doris constantly increasing, which testinei
to the real worth OF this valuable family medi
cine. 1t costs only % cents.
Always reliable ana efficac1ous. DR. Bulpi
B Aby syrup never disappoints mothers AMI
nurses, but cures at Cncs the troub' esome dis
eases OF baby hood. SOLD everywhere ~ .5,
package.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09
RXhAUbTkD VITALITY.

DUPTURE-CURE GUARANTEED BY
~ Dr. j: b. Mayer. s3l Arch street, Philadel.
phta, Pa. Ease at once. No operation or busi-
ness delay. Thousands OF cures At Keystone
House, Heading. Pa. "a Saturday OF each
month. Send for circulars. Advice frea.
Send tor circular. &C. 70 main ofiica. 8Sl Arch
St Phila. mAris-lydAw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09

THAT HACKING COUGH can be SO uickly
cured By shiloh's Cure. We guarantee It. Sold
BY II. b. Cochran druggist kos. LII and lHo
North Queen st.. Lan0Ast6r. Pa ~
sLBEPLEss NIGHTe, made miserable by
that terrible cough. shiloh's Cure u the remedy
sSS iss s SorsS onssu ST. Iass'i5 SG'
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09
Stadiger's Aurantii

Tho best compound known for the prevention
ana cure OF diseases arising from disordered
stomach and liver. Dyspepsia, Liver Com.
plaint, Biliousness. Loas Of Appetite, Nervous
Prostrat'on. Malarial Poisoning, all Yield 70
It and the system receives irosh blood ana
vitality. Druggists keep it. augs- -7std
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09

$1,000 Esw1sS: s1Y ", ss.. o. Kidney rro..
les. Nervous Debility, Mental and Phyai al
Weskness that BOTANIC kkRvk BITT gcR
fAiis 70 cure Sold by Druggists, % cents:
10. u u. uth D., PhAa, "a
~(9o1A0 6oA uov klyooAAv
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09
Tn. H.ud.om.s, LADY In Lancaster

Remarked to friend the other DAY that she
knew kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs Was superior remedy. . It stopped
whatever. 30 t. prove this and convince you
Of ita merit, any druggist will give you Sam
pie Bottle Free. Large sise 60c. and el.00
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09

THE susQuEHANNA RIVER
Flows thirty miles along the west sids Of
the county. It's . pretty healthy stream. but
stiil thoro arr some thirty TO forty thousand
people within reach Of it, foGs who ought d
know that they need have NO fear OF chills,
malariai affections and nervous prostrations
n thsy use
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
10 Consumption IncarapIe.

Read the following; Mr.. G. II. Norris. Newark.
Ark says: "Was down with Abscess OF lungs,
and friends and physicians pronounced mo an
tncurable Consumprve. Began taking DR.
Kings New Discovery for COnsuB ptiop. am
now on my third bottle, and able tOoversee the
work on my farm. 1t 10 the finest medicine
ever maze"
Jesse Middlswart. Decatur, Ohio. says: "Had
It not been for Dr. KINGS New discovery tor
consumption. WDuld have died OF Lung Trou-
bles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in
best OF health " Try II. Sample bottles free At
II. b COchrHn's Drug Store. Nos LIST and lS9
North Queen street, Lancaster, Pa: t0
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09
Positively CR ~ 3 Faei Q

Can be made clear and attractive. Those hor-
RID pimples ana bl0tches can be removed by
one application OF Hop Ointment. Never
fails. Take no other. Is cents At druggists. or
mail stamps to the Hop Co. New London.
Conn. ~
Take New style vinegar Bitters. ana your
headache ana ssllowness will eiope together.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09

CAFE, SURE AND SPEEDY CURE.
~ Rupture, vsricocele and special Diseases
of ei, her rex. Why be humbugsed by quscks
when on can nnd On Dr. wight the only KIa-
ULAR PHYsIclAH In Phiiadslphiz " no makes q
speciaty of the ABOVE diseases. and CUKss
TRAhy uREs SuAkASTnD. Advice Free day
Ruu evening. Strangers can be treated and ro-
turn home same DAY. Offices private.
DIX. w. IL WRIGHT,
ttl North Ninth street. Above kAee
o. Bo1 67s PhuadelphiA.
febxSlyoAw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-09

NY boy tthIee years oldl was recently taksn
=, a his %eh wss nssy 90
days and nights SO that II was oificnit for him
TO breathe ana sleep. I called . physician
] went tO The drug store snd got bottle Of
Ely's Cream Balm. ~ seemed To work like
and he has been ali right ever since-EJ j.
hszza ard, New York. iI-lWdeodAw