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The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

pers. Nothing could certainly be more of
the comic order than the spectacle of con-
vention of several hundred delegates shout
ing approval of platform, great part of
which was taken up with excoriation of rich
men and monopolists, and then in the next
breath welcoming with great acclaim as their
candidate one of the wealthiest gentlemen
In the State and director of one of those
monopolies which they lavished so much
denunciation upon In their platform, But
THIS was by no means all the fun in the
performance. There stood three hundred
delegates denouncing Speaker Reed as ty-
rant and nsurper because he had refused to
allow all the windy Bynums and Springers
In the ffty-frst Congress to blow as long
and loud as they wished, and there stood
Gar Frank choking off all the obstreperous
Bynums and Springers Of this convention,
who desired to expound the virtues Of
license law to their thirsty but timid breth-
rem. And still there was more of the hum0r
GUS. First and foremost" said Chairman
Frank in his exordium.' that the popular voice
maybe impartially and honestly expressed up
on all questions Of public interest, some pro-
vision must be made, and that an effective
one, whereby every man may cast his vote
according to the secret whisperings of his
own conscience" A few hours elapsed and
couple OF hundred of the delegates who
listened to this lofty sentiment went out of
the hall swearing that the chairman had
counted them out and given victory to the
hypocritiCaI 'drys" when it belonged to the
brave and outspoken "wets." And when
the editors sat down to grind out eulogiums
OF the candidate and the platform, they too
fell into comedy. The Argus thought it was
necessary to assure its constituents that the
candidate was sound mentally and physi-
cally, and did 1t in this elegant and insinuat-
ing phrase: 'Few of the men who attended
yesterdays convention have lived longer
than Mr.. Hill, and his tall, erect figure, clear
cut face and sparkling eye tell of years wei
spent-not of physical or mental powers i'm
paired by weakly yielding to the temptations
that SO often leave their blighting impress
on men long before their locks are whitened
by the frosts of time" The Bangor Com
mercial didn't have much to say of the can
didate, being too angry with the Neal Dow
Democrats of Cumberland county, but it did
venture to remark that If Mr.. Hill was elected
he would tower. head and shoulders above
many of the men who had occupied the Gov
ernor's chair. But the designation of Neal
Dow Democrats which the Commercial
applies to the brethren of Cumberland
county is of itself fine touch of boufe.
1t has certainly been very seldom that a
campaign in its first week has developed SO
ttah hnv 10 "A
grow more humorous as it proceeds or will
drop to the usual dead level of Democratic
campaign in this State remains to be seen.
We trust the former will be the case, for the
summer bids fair to be cold and wet, and
therefore something to brighten us up will
be agreeable.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

The victory of the Liberals In Nova Scotia
has been followed by another victory on their
part in the Province of Ontario where Mr..
MOwatt's government has been sus.
tanned by handsome majority
The contest was very bitter, and was
confined not to political questions,
but religious entered into it as we'll, the To-
ries undertaking to prejudice Mr.. Mowatt's
government by accusing it of catering to
Catholics. Next week election takes place
and the Province Of Quebec and the Liberals
are very hopeful of carrying that Province.
II their expectation is realized their success
In the next general Dominion election will
be practically assured. The Liberal victo-
rles are of interest in the United States mas
much Is that party advocates closer trade re-
lations with this country. even being ac-
cused Of favoring annexation.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09
FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS-,
THOMAS Ii. REED.
A REPUBLICAN
STATE CONVENTION
will be held in
Granite Hall, Augusta,
THURSDAY, JUNE 18th, 1890,
At II O'Clock A. M.

For the purpose OF nominating candidate foI
Governor, to be supported at the September cleo
sion. and transacting any other business that may
properly come before it.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Zach city, town, and plantation will be entitled
70 one delegate, and for each seventy five votes
east for the Republican candidate for Governor
In 1888; an additional delegate, and for fraction
Of forty votes In excess of seventy-nve votes, a
further additional delegate. Vacancies in the
delegation of any city, town or plantation, can
only.be filed by residents Of the county in which
he vacancy exists.
The State Committee will be In session in the
reception room Of the Hall at nine O'Clock on the
morning Of the Conventlo for the purpose Of re-
eeiying the credentials Of delegates.
The voters Of Maine who believe in the policy
Of protecting home industry, to the end that the
laborer shall have steady employment with ade
quate compensation for his toll who believe thai
the agricultural industries of Maine should be
freed from the injurious competition of foreign
products who Join in the policy of prohibiting the
trafic in liquors, as immoral, injurious aud dan
gerous 70 the best interests Of society; who be
iieve In the wisdom Of well regulated civil ser
vice; who approve all measures for the restora
tion of American shipbuilding; who uphold al
measures for assuring an independent suffrage Il
the people and an honest counting Of their ballot:
are cordially invited to join with the Republi
cans In choosing delegates to this conv. ntion.
Per order Republican State Committee.
F. Z. soUTHARD, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine, April 20, 1890.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

~, Upon reading the prescription, which is here
cnn n pnotographically repaU1ucec tne reporter
You preach.''
why, what do you mean?"
g! mean lust this: Your name has been
publicly used in CONNECTION with the Compound
Which you have just prescribed to me; came
your Endorsement, And see that you practice
what you preach"
Every one Should do that. Having investi-
gated the novel composition and tested the. ef-
prescribe 1t and personally use It,"
VIII you give me the name OF any one to whom
you nave prescribed it?"
Decidedly not"
"Why?"
at would be uuprofessional. and while have
SO far as am concerned, cannot undertake TO
speak Of others or disclose their Names"
The reporter, appreciating the fact that this
point was well taken, thanked the doctor and
gave way to number OF patients who were
waiting for attention.
The doctors prescription is given in connce-
tion herewith:
For those Of our readers who are not drug
clerks, what was written by the doctor is here
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

given In type: "Paine's Celery Compound, bottles
2: Small wine glass four times a day, or as
directed on bottles Tin water)." A. w. x. New
ton, NJ. ID.
Wherever the man of news went he met not
only emphatic confirmation OF The statements that
had found their way into public print, but large
numbers Of prominent people VINO spoke from
personal experience and widespread observation,
were everywhere cheerfully ready to go before
the public with their unqualified words Of praise.
While these instances are too numerous to men,
ton, 1t should be stated that the list includes such
names as George Wright. OF the renowned firm of
Wright g. Ditson, Or. J. H. Hanaford Of Reading,
the author, physician and scientific investigator,
and William Gordon, who was assessor under
Mayor O'Brien.
The unusual and outspoken nature of the state
ments above given, the official sanction to this
Compound which has come from Washington and
elsewhere, the emphatic commentator made in
DR.. Hamilton's recently published lecture, and
the gratifying cures which are taking place on
every hand each day all prove the health restoring
and life giving power of Paine's Celery Compound,
and that, indeed, tile statements which have
aroused SO much interest are simple photographs
of the truth. Its advent marks an era in medical
practice and scientific discovery.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

In deciding to let Bismarck talk to his
hearts content the German Emperor has
shown excellent sense. Continual venting
of grievances, even when the grievances are
genuine, always weakens man in the pub
lie estimation. The public gets tired of
hearing them and consequently tired of the
person who makes them. People always
have deeper sympathy for martyr who
suffers In silence than for the martyr who is
continually making known his sufferings.
II Bismarck were Sighted by the Emperor or
treated cayalierly, to undertake to prevent
him from talking about twould be the surest
way in the world to strengthen popular sym
patty In his behalf.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

The Maine Democrats heartily endorsed
Grover Cleveland in their PLATFORM" and
vigorously applauded whenever any refer
ence direct or otherwise was made to the ex-
President. That was all right as far as IL
went. but the managers forgot one important
thing They neglected to advise Grover of
their probable action in advance, SO as give
him chance to send dozen sheets of pa.
per filled with platitudinous ponderosities
wherewith to astonish the ears of the unterri-
fed. 1t was serious omission and may
cost them the election.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09
MAGAZINE NOTICES,

The Cosmopolitan for June is an exceedingl,
interesting number. Prominent among the arti
Giles of particular interest are Miss Bisaud,s pa.
per A Flying Trip Around the World whose
word painting fires the reader with great desire
to also see Japan. s. G. w. BenjaminSs Farm Life
and migration In Persia, Lafcadio Hearn's
Study OF Halt Breed Races the Romance of Yer
sailler by Edward King, are all exceedingly en-
Joyabie and beautifully illustrated Louise Chan.
dler, Moulton's Ghost at the Fireside win es
pecially attract attention. These are but few Of
the nuggets selected from tie rich monthly mine
OF the magazine. A fine portrait of Murat Hal
stead adorns the frontispfece.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09
A humorous Campaign.

The Democratic campaign. in this State ap-
pears to be destined to be in large degree a
campaign Of humor. 1t is next to impossible
70 treat the performance at Augusta or the
performances since seriously. There was a
great deal Of opera boufe in the convention
ana there is great deal of the same sort of
thing getting Into the Democratic newspa.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09
THE TRUTH PHOTOGRAPHED!
The Man Found Who Practises
What He breaches.
A Discovery That Brigtens Under the
Searching Sunlight.

The publications In this city the past few days
or the alleged importance of certain discovery
have been so sweeping in their nature as to
cause doubt. Every reader of newspapers now
adays seems to appreciate the fact that many
things have to be taken with the proverbial
"grain of salt" 1t is therefore, refreshing to
find something that can endure the closest
scrutiny. And as there is SO much preaching and
so little practice, it is equally refreshing to meet
with man who practises what he breaches.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

1t is understood that the Hon. William l.
Putnam has declined to allow the use of his
name as candidate for Congress from this
district, and it is also reported that Mr.. Cliff
ford of York county, had rather wait until
some other year. This is supposed to leave
the coast clear for Mr.. Frank. But Mr.
Frank may agree with Mr.. Clifford that this
is not a good year to run for Congress in
this district
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09
TILE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 8.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu-
nlcations. The name and address Of the writer
are in all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee OF good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

If a man in a coast town of this State owes
you money the best thing to do is to let him
owe it. The other day a man in Washing
ton fired three shots at a man who was dun
delinquent taxpayer of Addison drew a
knife on Collector Corthell when called on
for his taxes. and compelled the collector to
retreat. The man is in arrears for two
years taxes. Collectors as well as census
enumerators will soon need protection from
their victims.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

Mr.. Clarkson made himself very agreeable
to Massachusetts, Mugwumps during his re-
cent visit to Boston. The Fitchburg Senti.
mel has this account Of how he pleased one
OF the first and foremost of the tribe:
There is periodical published In Boston and
devoted 70 civil service reform whose editor is
Richard Henry Dana. When j. s. Clarkson was
IN Boston week ago he was introduced 10 Mr.
Dana. Indeed, the Boston Mugwumps paid quite
as much court TO the first assistant postmaster
general as II he was not the wleder for the de-
capltatlon OF 10000 official heads AT the head
OF ms editorial page, Mr.. Dana prints in each
III hpper Of MS Journal list of editors appointed
~ .,rSlssloent harrison to Office under the heading
~ .1uvslulled Editors" Mr.. Clarkson had seen
Ms nnsL, ana In course of conversation he asked
iInn IL, Dana this quiet and somewhat leading 0nes
would you accept a federal position. Mr.
Prasid an u should be offered Won Nv m
ana so IN, ahu should be high and responsihle
WIZ ~ eiy " service commissioner,
,,nn IN, e , usa mat Mr. Clarkson might he mt
LILY 0ut "a ieeief ior the administration MI Hama
Eyes, think / would"
"In that event." continued Mr., Clarkson ,,,.,,
satire In his tone would you continne to Win
your paper list of subsidized editors With , no IN
own name In the hst?" WV" your
Mr.. Dana's reply has not yet reached The frs,
assistant postmaster-general
But the list of editors has disappeared
from the Civil Service Record.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09
Shaker
Extract Of
Roots,
Veigel's Syrup
g U r ES
Dyspepsia.
HE THOUGHT 1T WAS A HUMBua.

HE THOUGHT 1T WAS HUMBUG.
Nine years ago suffered from indigestion and
dyspepsia: had heartburn and pulpitation, No
food would stay on my stomach tried many SO.
called remedies without effect Received Shaker
almanac and read it. 1 said, Here's another
humbug was wrong for once. Bought q
bottle Of Shaker Extract of Roots in Columbia
Tenn. Then another, and another. After the
third bottle was well; never been sick since
This is medicine to tie to- to trust in 1t is moi
patent medicine nor King Cure all. 1t cures
dyspepsia and indigestion and that Is at the
bottom OF most diseases. 1 would as soon be
without money as without shaker"
w. j. POWERS.
Henryville, Tenn, Feb. 7. 1890.
Nine-tenths OF all diseases arise from posons
carried by the blood to various organs and parts
of the body; and the blood is poisoned by undiges.
ted food in the stomach and intestines.
Shaker Extract of Roots purifies the
blood BY curing indigestion and Dyspepsia,
Price go cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists
and by
A. j. WHITE, 1873 Dpane St., New York,
1u2S Observation-Disclosures
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

LAUNDERING operations on Chesuncook
lake have been brought to an abrupt stand
shaft of the steamer John Ross, which is
used to tow the drives across the lake. Only
three lows had been carried across when the
accident occurred. As there is no machine
shop within seasy reach from the lake it is
fearedthat the steamer will be hung up for
the season.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09
PROPOSALS..
Notice TO Contractors,

y ing. at Saccarappa, Me-, will be received
until June 81, 1890. :
Proposals may be for the building completed,
The committee reserve the right to reject the
Plans and specifications may be seen June 10Th
by applying to W. X. Dana John Kniabt. Franz
Adams, Henry B. Halves. Geo. W. leighton. or
Kappa, Me te7dtd
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

1oung men are said to be so scarce in the
village of North Waldoboro that a girl II
years ola has been employed to help run a
machine in a stave mill Perhaps this may
be one of the causes that has led many
women into so-called mems places
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to ShOpkeepery and OtherS.

THE City Marshal having given notice Of his
Il Intention to enforce the ordinance relating
TO the depositing of dirt In the public streets.
notice Is hereby given, that the Street Commits
sioner VIII collect from all shops and stores whose
owners or tenants Will inform him, all sweeplngs
which they may place In boxes or barrels during
the week; on each SATURDAY morning
All such boxes or barrels should be placed on
the sidewalk before eight o'clOcA A. N.
lAddressl REUBEN MOVES,
Commissioner OF Streets,
Room Is, City Building.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

Our esteemed contemporary, the Argus,
accuses us Of slurring the Democratic candi-
dates because we pointed out that
they were all Of them so far quite
aged men. and drew, therefrom, the
inference that the Democracy were taking
this year to kill off their veterans, 1t can't
be slurring man certainly to speak of him
as aged when aged he is, so that our slur, if
1t exists, must consist In the remark that the
Democrats are taking this year to kill off
their veterans. Well. If this is not what they
are up to, will the Argus explain to us the
meaning OF the selections? 1t was only
few weeks ago that the Argus itself declared
that the man to be selected for candidate for
Governor should be of middle age" In
stead OF following the advice of the Argus
the convention selected man more than
three score years and ten. Certainly no
Democratic convention would disregard the
advice Of the Democratic scriptures except
for the most weighty Of reasons. 1t is DOS
sible the reason may not be the one we sug-
gested, but If not, what was it? Will the
Argus be kind enough to inform us why its
advice to nominate man of middle age"
was disregarded unanimously
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

The Bath Times announces that the new
schooner Charles A. Campbell at Morse's
yard is being loaded and rugged at the same
time. on account of the great demand for
vessels.
The Portland daily press., 1890-06-09

The Bangor Commercial announces that
the terrible accident which befell a brakeman at
Hunters Point, on the Long Island railroad
whose foot was caught in frog, holding him
there until the train backed down upon him cut
ting on bis leg and so managing his body that
death will probably ensue, could not possibly oc
cur on the Maine Central. Some time ago every
frog In the whole Maine Central system was pro-
vlded with very simple aud yet effective ar
rangement which renders it impossible for any
one 70 get caught as did the poor fellow at Hunt
er's Point
and says that there ought to be a general
law making 1t obligatory upon railroads to
furnish safeguards. There is such law al
ready on the statute book, placed there by
the last legislature, and nearly all of the
railroads In the state have complied with it.
The Commercial ought to send reporter on
an excursion through the statutes so that he
can find out by observation what is in
them. While on this excursion he might
glance at the prohibition statutes with profit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-02-13
FOREIGN.

City OF MExICo.-The influenza
epidemic is increasing throughout
Mexico. Whole settlements of Indians
are attacked and the death rate is high,
The military hospitals are unable to ac-
comomdate the large number that are sick
THREE hundred miners were buried by
an explosion in colliery at Monmouth
shire, Eng, on Thursday. The greater
part of them were speedily rescued, but the
owners says about 100 lives have probably
been lost Forty bodies have already beer
taken from the ruins.
BARON ROTHsCHIELD, the Paris banker
lives In fear of the commune. His cellars
are almost impregnable, and his pictures
and jewelry are protected in such way
that the most grasping mob could moi
reach them. He lives In a Estate Of
constant fear.
BERLIN. -Prince Bismarck gave {
grand dinner Tuesday at which the EN-
peror was present. The emperor con
versed with the chancellor in mos
affable mood and repeatedly took wine with
him. After dinner, at the emperor S par
ticular request, Bismarck smoked his pipe
and the conversation became general.
Mr.. ALFRED THOMAS (home ruler)
member of the House of Commons for the
East Division of Glamorganshire, will a.
the coming session move an amendment tC
the address in reply to the Queens speech
opening Parliament that the affairs Of
Wales ought to be administered by {
special department., presided over by {
Minister acquainted with Welsh nationa
affairs,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-02-13

The campaign in Germany is accom-
panied by all manner of sensational MARIA
tives about persons in high authority. The
failure of Prince Bismarck to appear in
the Reichstag and defend the socialist bill,
taken in connection with his surrender of
a small Office and the appointment of Won
Berlepsch, the miners friend, to a cabinet
position form the basis Of a rumor that
the chancellor and the emperor are not on
cordial terms. That the emperor in his
speech at the close of the session was
singularly gracious toward the laboring
classes Is proof positive of his determine
ton to bid for the support eff men natur-
ally open to sociaistic propaganda. but
that this was done against the wish of
Bismarck is simply an inference. The
young emperor is having fine time sum-
moning to his council-room the leaders of
the various groups and talking over cleo
ton campaigning matters. He evidently
believes that there is the making of a
politician in him. The socialists count
upon winning Is government seats at the
elections