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Solid as a Rock.

NEW YORK, May 2S.-The insurance de-
partment of Missouri has just completed
thorough examination of the United States
Mutual Accident Association and pronounc
es it well managed and prosperous and solid
as rock. The publisher of the Court Jour
nal, small law sheet here, will be vigorous
ly prosecuted for libelling the association,
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being plainly discernible. The coroner
viewed the body, and an inquest swas held
James Palmer. a former employe of the
electric light company on suspicion. We'd
nesday last, while Whitehouse, with Sheriff
Coffin and Superintendent Palmer searched
Palmer's house for tools, Palmer, it is re-
ported swore he would be revenged. White
house was very exemplary young man.
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Several Persons Killed.


Since the 1st of May rain has fallen on IS
days. The total amount of rainfall thus far
this month is 3.91 inches. The average rain
fall for the month of May during the last II
years is 2.93 inches. The rainfall during the
entire month of May has exceeded the fig
ures already reached this month in only five
years. In 1886 the maximum figure was
6.53 inches; but 4.87 inches of this fell in two
so of an inch. Not only has this month
been marked by an unusually large number
Of rainy days, but the average temperature
has been one degree lower than the mean
temperature for the corresponding period
during the last 10 years.
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John Bright's Sickness.

John Bright is seriously i'll. The physi-
clans who examined him express no opinion
as to the nature Of his malady, but admit
that he is very poorly. Mr.. Bright's rela-
tives have been summoned.
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MIR. sLAlNE's HOUSE ENTERED.
The Story Told of the Occurrence by
an Augusta Gentleman.
Boston Herald

AUGUSTA, May 27-The Blaine family are
expected home from their long foreign So
journ about the middle of June, and their
residence in Augusta is being put in readi-
ness for their reception. The painters and
paper hangers are hard at work. Miss Su-
san Stanwood, a sister of Mrs. Blaine, opened
the house few days ago, and under her di-
reetion all the necessary preparations are
being made for the return of the household.
During a conversation with one of Mr..
Blaine's personal political friends a short
time ago,he gave the reporter piece of news
which has never been made public. "Did
you know" remarked the gentleman, shat
Mr.. Blaine's house was broken into some
three years ago, while he and his family
were absent, and all his political and busi-
ness correspondence and private papers, in
yolving financial operations, which were in
his library, were Overhauled and portion
of them extracted? Well. such is the fact
The matter has always been kept secret, in
the hope that the thief might be discovered,
but he never has been; at least | never
heard that he was. l don't think that any
body in particular was ever suspected of
being the thief. The supposition is that the
robbery was perpetrated in the expectation
of obtaining something among Mr.. Blaine's
private papers, which might be used to his
political injury, if ever wanted. l never
learned the character of the papers stolen.
When the robbery was discovered, the floor
of the library was found to be Uttered with
letters and papers. which had evidently been
carefully examined. Every drawer was
found to have been ransacked, and its con-
tents either disturbed or dumped upon the
floor. / never heard that the thief carried
off any political letters which would hurt
Mr.. Blaine. Neither do l believe that any
record Of his financial transactions was car
ried off that could be used to his detrment
by his political enemies, which was un-
doubtedly the motive which prompted the
robbery"
The gentleman who gave this information
occupies high professional position, and is
a great admirer of Mr.. Blaine.
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pELucED BY A WATER SPOUT.
Miles Of Territory Inundated In Kan
sas.

OMAHA, Neb, May 2S-The town Of
Chadron, Neb, was visited by waterspout
Saturday night, which did incalculable dam
age to crops, swept away grazing live stock,
and inundated miles of territory.
1t commenced to rain at 4 o'clock in the
afternoon, coming down in veritahle tor
rents. Shortly after o'clock, in the north
western part Of Dawes county, huge black
cloud was seen revolving like wheel. The
nearer it approached the town the faster L.
reyolved. The cloud broke at the junction of
White river and Lone Tree creek. The wat
or came rushing down White river in solid
wall 10 feet high. In 40 minutes the stream
had risen 10 feet. A farmer named Sweet
went across his farm to Chadron in a boat
and said his family and house were safe, but
he had lost 16 head of cattle.
Five miles OF the Elkhorn valley road are
under water, and telegraph communication
is destroyed. Great loss of life is feared
along the path OF the rushing waters, but it
is Impossible as yet to get any particulars.
This is the third waterspout which has
visited this section. The last one occurred
three years age, during the construction of
the Elkhorn road. A large grading camp
was in its path, and men, horses, mules and
everything else were washed away.
In a Tornado's Path.
SHARES CROSSING, Ohio, May 2s.--A tor
nado struck this village yesterday, tearing
off the third story Of S. J. Dull & Co.'s grist
mill and unroofng the town hall, grain ele-
vator, Courtright & Co.'s dry goods store and
Shock & Pipper's grocery store. The dam
age amounted to $4,000. The wind was so
violent that loose planks were caught up and
hurled through the weather boards Of a new
building on one Of the streets of the village.
Several Persons Killed.
WHEELING, w. Va. May pa terrific
thunder storm with gale of wind and haib
and an almost unprecedented rain fall pre-
vailed here and for 150 miles down the river
this afternoon. At Bridgeport, over the
river, six-year old son of Joseph Taylor,
was caught by swollen stream and
drowned Near Charleston, Robert Shan
non was struck by falling treee and his
neck broken. A Stevensville, opposite Raw
enswood, Mrs. VIM. Powell was killed by a
stroke Of lightning.
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Fred pIaIsted te row Kennedy.

WORCESTER. Mass, May 2S.-Kennedy
and Plaisted were matched tonight to row
three miles over Lake Quinsigamond course,
June 18th, for $3.50 side.
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Democrats in Caucus.

Democrats in Caucus.
One hundred Democratic members of the
House caucused tonight and discussed pro-
posed changes in the Mills tariff bill until
nearly midnight Quite number of amend
ments were proposed, and all led to spirit
ed debate. 1t was agreed to take works of
art, kaoline pottery, clays, prunes and plums
from the free list, and to restore them to the
existing rates of duty.
The wool and w0olen sections were not
touched by the caucus tonight, and remain
in the bill as it came from the committee
proposition advanced by member of
the ways and means committee to abandon
all proposed amendments to the bill and
bring the measure as 1t originally came from
the committee before the House for its ac-
tlon, met such a strong opposition that it
was at once withdrawn. The duty on pot
terry and salt was left for consideration by
another caucus, which will be held Wednes-
day next.
Looking After MeddIesome Tars.
For years the enlisted men of the navy
have been complaining of the poor quality tf
tobacco furnished them. They consider it
no more than fair that they should have good
tobacco, as they paid for it in the coin of
the republic. The tobacco now in use,
which has been the navy standard for sew
eral years, costs "a cents pound. The Of
ficers of the bureau of provisions and cloth
ing determined to give the seamen the grade
of tobacco they craved. Paymaster Stan
clltfe invited leading manufacturers to sub
nit samples of their tobacco and that sent on
by a Richmond firm was adopted as the
standard. Some time afterward bids were
opened to supply 10000 pounds of the new
standard grade. A large number of bids
were received, but the Richmond company
was the only bidder who equalled the stand
ard, and the contract was awarded to that
firm at SO cents pound Some of the dis
appointed bidders made charges Of favorit-
ism and claimed that the same grade of to-
bacc0 could be furnished for 80 cents a
pound. The attention of Secretary Whit
ney was called to the squabble, and he asked
for dn official explanation. The Paymaster-
General is now preparing q full history of
the contract, and is confident that the action
of his bureau will be sustained by the Secre-
tary.
Notes.
The Senate committee on judiciary this
morning again considered the nomination of
reach any conclusion. 1t was decided to
hold a special meeting on the case next
Thursday at which time it is expected the
matter will be disposed of.
Minister Corey cables from Madrid con-
firming the report of the continuance of the
present commercial arrangement between
Spain and the United States.
The commissioner Of fish and fisheries has
informed the treasury department that in his
| judgment the line of mean low water is to
| be regarded as the shore line as used in the
law regarding mackerel fishing for the reason
that the titles of riparian owners extend to
this line.
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THE STATE.
ANpRosooaaIN couNrr.

As a Lewiston physician was returning TO
his home late Saturday night, a big fellow
presented a revolver at the doctors head.
The physician seized the fellows hand and
that worthy exelaiming, II thought you were
somebody else" walked Off.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. May 90
The indications for New England are
cooler, rain. followed in Eastern New York
by fair, fresh to brisk southwesterly winds.
Obse rUer, Portland, Me-:
[12O5 a. m.]-H0ist cautionary southeast
signals for Portland and Portland section
Storm advancing easterly from Lake Onta-
rio.
(Signed), GREEDY.
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THE TREASURY IN POLITICS.
An Example which the Republican
Cannot Affordto Set.
Mr.. BurIeigh's Candidacy Contrary
TO the Spirit Of the Constitution.
Opinion Of Ex-state Treasurer G. n.
Banks.

The Biddeford Journal Of last evening
contained the following letter:
To the Editor of the Journal:
The importance Of keeping the Treasury
Department Of the State free from politics
cannot be over estimated by the people.
There has been no attempt heretofore on tho
part Of the guardians Of the treasury or any
Of its employees to take an active part in
politics. Any deviation from this wise
rule will create distrust and lead TO results
which should be avoided. The constitution
al provision which prevents the Treasurer
from engaging sin any business of trade or
commerce" applies in spirit with much more
force to a Treasurer engaged In conducting
political campaigns. whether In seeking a
nomination or an election to another Office.
1t is proceeding that for the safety and
good standing Of our financial credit should
be avoided. f. IL. BANKS.
Biddeford, May %, 1888.
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WASHINGTON, May 2S.-G Midnight There
is little to add to the $50 o'clock statement.
Gen. Sheridan's favorable condition contin-
ues, and he sleeps easily and restfully. He
wakes occasionally and makes some rational
remarks and goes to sleep again.
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Lth COKCRESS-..FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. May 2S.
The House bill to create department Of
agriculture was placed on the calendar.
Senator Frye, from the committee on com
merce, reported back the river and harbor
bill. He stated that it appropriated S2l, 1885,
733 being 81, ,7S3,000 more than the bill con-
tanned as it came from the House. 1t would
be some considerable time, he said, before
the bill would be called up for action.
Senator Jones of Arkansas, addressed the
Senate in reply to Senator Stewart on the
veto question. Senator Stewart had the floor,
ustaining the course he took last week in re-
gard to the California land titles when the
Senate went into executive session.
Senator Morgan continued his speech of
Friday. Other Democratic Senators contrib
uted to the proceedings The Republicans
said nothing Motions from the Democratic
side to postpone the treaty until December
were laid on the table. A motion to sit with
open doors was ruled out of order.
At 430, the motion made last week by SEN
ator Sherman to proceed to the consideration
of the fisheries treaty was brought to yea
and nay vote and carried, 2l to 10.
Senator Morgan then offered resolution
removing the Injunction of secrecy from all
proceedings of the Senate in reference to the
treaty with Great Britain, now under con-
sideration. The purpose of this was to permit
the publication of Morgan's remarks already
delivered.
til K O'Clock. Then the doors were reopened
and the Senate proceeded, still in executive
session. to vote on Senator Morgan's resolu-
tion which was agreed to without division.
Senator Frye arose to address the Senate
on the pending treaty, but Senator CullOm
objected that L was too late and moved ad-
io1rnment. This was agreed to.
lTG HOUSE.
large number of bills were introduced
and referred, including the following:
BY MIR. Townsend, of Illinois, providing for an
assistant secretary Of war.
BY Mr. Plumb, Of Illinois, by request, 70 pro-
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At Brooklyn-Br g.; Louisville, 3.
At elphia-Athleties, o; Kansas
Citys, 0.
At -Baltimores, 5; Cincinnatis.
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Hopes or Recovery.

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The belief in the
hopelessness of General Sheridan's case pro-
duced by the tidings of yesterday has been
somewhat dispelled by the later reports.
The following bulletin was issued at 10
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Deering.
Advised to Remain.
ORoNo, May 2S.-At a counsel of Congre-
gational churches held this afternoon to con-
slider the severing of Rev. G. Il. Wathen's
connection with the Orono church, as pastor.
they voted to advise him to remain hele.
Southern remembrance of Lincoln.
JACKSON, Miss, May 2e.-The following
letter was not received until after the cere-
monies of laying the corner stone of the Con-
federate Monument were concluded. 1t is
from one of the donors, George Markham
and j. IL. Mckee being the other two:
COMMERCE, Miss, May 23.
ate Monument association:
There will be sent you from Memphis a silver
crown, 10 be adorned with rare and beautifnl
roses, red, white and blue for ex-President Davis
You Will please have a garland of rare flowers
with the name of Abraham Lincoln interviewer
In it.. Tell your orator in presenting the gift TO
say that in the presence OF those dead heroes who
wore the blue and the gray, the South begs leave
TO present a garland of flowers to the memory of
that other chief who, although opposed to us,
now sleeps in glory's arms and thus show that the
South can be generous as well as brave. Why
can you not make the presentation speech sur
rounded by thirteen of the most beautiful girls of
our thirteen States of the Confederacy. Wishing
you success, remain yours truly,
The reason the wishes of the donors were
not strictly observed is as stated above. Miss
Sallie b. Morgan, president of the associa-
tion, says tile letter was intended to reach
jackson ahead of the chaplet, but did
not; that the ceremonies were far advanced
When the loX was opened, and seeing at
once the purpose of the gift, it was--Aendsa
t1 Col. G D., Hooker, the orator, who pre-
scnted Il to Miss Davis for delivery to her
Iatiler she greatly regrets, as do all mem
i.ei of the association, that on this account
The giiC was not disposed of in the manner
designed by the donors.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

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For Portland Parties.

BATH, May 2S.-The fishing schooner Ellen
Lincoln, of about one hundred tons, owned
by Lincoln g. Allen, of Portland, was
launched this afternoon by Gardiner G.
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LADIES I!

DO your own Dyeing at home, with Peerless Dyes
They will dye everything They are sold every
where Price Zoe. package-40 colors. They
have no equal for Strength, Brightness, Amount
in packages or for Fastness of Color, or non-fad-
ing Qualities. They do not crock or smut. For
sale by ID. w. Heseltine & Co, Druggists, corner
gist, 7S7 Congress- corner Grove street; K. w.
Stevens, Druggist, corner Congress and Paris
streets; Fred: A. Turner, Druggist, corner Con
Druggist, corner Middle and Franklin streets; ID.
I. horr, Druggist, 53S Congress street; William
=, Banks, Druggist, junction Congress and Free
Streets; 7. b. Pollard Druggist 212 Danforth
street Cook, Everett Pennell; John w. Perkins
a. Co. II. II. Hay & Son, and A. w Smith, Drug
gist, lo7 Portland St., Portland. Maine. w. W.
Whpple Co.. 81 Market Square, and Wood
tord's Corner. Deering, Me. TyIleod1y
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Avoid cheap clothing; no need to pay the big
prices demanded by othersi we can nt every one
with the best of Custom Made Clothing for less
than what you would have to pay for a ready made
garment. Look at our prices:
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other Games.

Base hits New Y0rks 10; WaShiugtOns B. kr-
rors-New Yorks 3, Washingtons o. Batteries
Keefe and Ewing, Whitney and Mack.
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ConeratuIatIons and BiIIs.

AUGUSTA, May 2s-Reporters have inves-
tigated the story of the robbery of Mr..
Blaine's house furnished by Herald special.
1t is true that in April, 1885, when Mr.. Blaine
was away, the house was entered and the pa
pers in the library overhauled. Before leav-
ing home, Mr.. Blaine had, with the assist
ance of his private secretary, Mr.. Sherman,
carefully reviewed all his papers, and had
taken the papers relating to politics and bus
mess from them and locked them up in the
vaults. The burrlars got no papers of value
whatever, or none that could in any way in
jure Mr.. Blaine. all the papers left being re.
ceipted bills and letters of congratulation.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Mean daily bar. 29.92 Maximum ther. ..48.3
Mean daily ther.47.7 Minimum ther. .....45.5
Mean daily d'wpt.46.0 Max vel. wind.. ~
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
MAY 28, 1888, HOO P.M.)
Observations taken at the same moment of time
At all stations.
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The National League.

The following game In the National League
was played yesterday.
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A large number of bills were introduced
and referred, including the following:
BY Mr. Townsend, of Illinois, providing for an
assistant secretary of war
nv Mr Plumb, of Illinois, by request, to pro-
vide for the Issuing of bonds to refund the ma
ti0nal debt
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Relatives Summoned to the Bedside
of John Bright.
Canada Reported to Have Ordered
the Modus vivendl Observed.

LONDON. May 2S.-Joseph Chamberlain
has been elected president Of the Birming-
ham-Liberal- -Unionist Society. In his speech
he praised the late scheme for the solution Of
the Irish question published in the Daily
Post. and said he would go no further If he
lived twenty years. The settlement of the
land question, he declared. must precede re-
farm nf lncaI
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The Rescript Must be obeyed.
Stanley all Right.

A despatch from Zanzibar states that
messengers from Tippoo Tib have arrived
there with letters from Major Bartlett dated
Singatini, on the Congo, October 25th. Maj.
Bartlett said that the deserters from Stan
ley's camp had arrived at Singatini after a
canoe voyage of twenty days. They report
ed that Stanley and his party were well and
had q nlantifnl snnnlY of food.
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ROLLING up THE vEToEs.
The President Engaged In His Favor
lite Occupation.

day vetoed bills granting pensions to Elisha
Griswold, Anna Moody and David A. Servis
on the ground that the cases are entirely de-
void of merit. He also vetoed the act for
the relief of j. e. Pitcher, which provides
that he be paid S905 out Of the Texas indem-
nifty fund. The President says there Is no
longer any such fund. He also vetoed the act
appropriating $4,000 for the erection of a
public building at Youngstown, Ohio, on the
ground that the building is not naaded
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General sheridan's Property.

1t will be some satisfaction to General
Sheridan's friends to know that he will
leave his family well provided for If the
worst fears are realized. He has just re-
ceiyed the first instalment of his pay for his
book OF war "reminiscences, which is about
to be published by Webster & Co., of New
York This payment amounts to more than
$50,000 in cash. The general owns his resi-
deuce. which was presented to him by his
some pension to his widow if he dies, and
his book will doubtless bring in a good deal
more mnnaV-