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The Republican journal., 1880-05-20
I,ha Do Nnthinp Conrrass

The Democrats in Congress are mani
testify unhappy They have accomplished
nothing this session, except to cause the
turning off of gas and water in the custom
houses and post offices by their negligence.
They want to adjourn, and they don't
want to adjourn The House On Satur-
day adopted a resolution for adjournment
on the 3lst, by a vote of l2l to 90, but it
is not at all probable that Congress will
adjourn on that day. The opponents Of
the resolution, in their speeches, very
clearly set forth the shortcomings of the
present Congress from Democratic
stand point. For example, Mr.. Tucker,
of Virginia, declared that Congress would
be derelict to its duty ii it adjourned
without attending to the revenue bills
"Thesc tariff bills are introduced and as
soon rs they are introduced 4 motion is
made t. adjourn without considerations :"
Mr.. Stephenson Of Illinois opposed the
adoption Of the resolution, for the rca-
son among others, that in his Judgment
it was indispensable that Congress should
pass law, or the Senate and House
should agree upon the resolution tn bro
vide the manner Of counting the electoral
vote for the coming presidential election.
Mr.. Weaver said there were a number Of
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20
Swept by Fire.
A rESNsYLvANIA TOWN IN RUISs.-uyER SIX
HUNDRED FAMILIES HOMELESS Loss OVER A
MILLION DOLLARS.

A FENNsYLyANGA TOWN IN RUlSs.-oYER SIX
HUNDRED FAMILIES HOMELESS Loss OVER A
MILLION DOLLARS.
4 fire which started in the car shops in
Milton, Pennsylvania May H. destroyed
the entire business portion Of the town.
About 600 families were left homeless,
and are camping out in the fields. Dur
ing the confusion many articles were
stolen, one lady losing 100000 in Govern
ment bonds. Several bodies recovered
were burned beyond recognition, and a
number Of people are severely injured.
Two women and several children are re-
ported missing. Following are the latest
dispatches from the devastated town:
MILTON, PA. May -. The scene this
morning beggars description. Nothing
remains except the black and dcsolate
ruins OF once prosperous town. The
people spent last night in the houses that
We're left, namely the raii-WoIhs and
planning mills The number Of buildings
destroyed is Go. only Two places Of
business escaped destruction. The vaults
and books o. the banks are uniniured.
The people are almost entirely destitute.
Provisions are pouring into town from the
surrounding country
I The body OF a strange man burned was
identified this morning as Mr. Angcy. lie
was - wears old and was attempting 10
save the stable Of the poor house. Mrs.
Sucker died during the night from flight.
The tire ORIGINATED from sparks from
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20
The Improvement OF Country Villages

Village improvement societies were in
existence in this State many years ago.
and in one village, at least, an organiza-
ton of ladies accomplished a good deal.
At present we hear of no society of this
kind in Maine save in Brunswick. In
Massachusetts there are twenty eight vii
lage Improvement societies, having a
membership of l95. The Laurel Hill AS
ISOLATION, located at Stockbridge, and now
in its 9th year, is the parent of these So
ceties. The object of this association,
| as set forth in their bylaws. is ITO i'm
prove and ornament the streets and pub
lie grounds Of Stoclbridge, by planting
| and cultlvatng trees, cleaning and re-
| pairing the sidewalks, and doing such
other acts as shall tend to beautity ana
| improve said streets and grounds Its
work has been the subject of many news
paper articles, and its example has been
! tile incentive for the formation Of many
similar associations in different parts Of
the country During its existence it has
expended $1,000 II carrying forward its
work. planted more than 1000 trees and
hedges, and built miles of sidewalks, foot
bridges, etc
Instances Of some Of the work perform
ed by these societies are given. to show
il what directions their efforts have been
employed In NilliamStown hundred
streets have been put IN order, trees
planted and village lighted. In Danyers
the village common has been fenced and
many trees planted. The society IN Shell
Burn ha~ made Sidewalks planted trees,
and lighted THE Streets III Lon.mradow.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

= I'll y : II Y
TCIFAIEp.
ALISON, n. j., May II. Forest fires
now burning in this region have destroyed
over 100 square miles OF valuable berry
boys, timber lands and Vineyards The
village Of Great Republic has TWENTY-FIVE
buildings burned. From Great Republic
the tire took course towards Iron Mills
and Cedar Lake, and skirtmg about Ham
monitor and Elwood spread toward Null
Hcu's river 1t IS impossible to make an
estimate Of the destruction to Woodlands
ALISON, y. j., May II. Alarming re-
ports have been received OF fires south
and east. They have destroyed every
thing in and about IIanmonton, Ellwood
and Egg IIarbor The atmosphere is so
thick with smoke it is difficult to breathe.
/ he vineyard country from here to Great
Egg llarbor is totally destroyed. People
have given up all hope; they are pros
trated by fighting flames, and are help
less with despair. Great suffering and
misery viii follow
MILFORD, Pa, May II. Terrible forest
fires continue here. over three million
feet Of lumber besides a vast amount of
valuable timber farms have been burned
and 5000 acres Of forest are on fire this
morning. The damage is incalculable.
Considerable game has been killed w the
flames. A light rain is now falling.
FARMlNGDALE, \. J. May II. \ great
forest FIRE IS eating its way through the
timber land in Monmouth and the ocean
counties. over 5000 acres Of cedar and
large tracts Of vineyards have been con
Sumed.
BRIcKsBUEG, n. j., May II. Fires are
raging in this vicinity. 1t is feared that
II the wind changes and drought contin-
ues, the inhabited villages will be swept
away. There is much excitement.
MAYS LANDING, y. j., MAY Il. The
fire is yet making great devastation in
Cumberland and Atlantic counties. Tuck
ahoe narrowly escaped destruction. Rail
road men report great ravages among the
vineyards Of the German population of
the country. People are becoming much
frightened. Much distress will be occa-
stoned among the thousand families OF
berry pickers
BALLSToN SPA, n. Y, May Il. The
Prospect House at Lake George was de
stroyed by forest fires this P. NJ. The
fire is extending through the forest and
fears are entertained for the safety OF
Caldwell village. The inhabitants are
fighting fire.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Some Of the Fusion papers are propos-
ing as their candidate for Governor lion
Edward Cushing, Of Camden The plan
won't work. Gushing is too wary to get
into that trap. And besides, his late po-
sition as State Prison Inspector has too
much suggestveness to the participants
in the State steal. just imagine the cleo
ton return forgers demanding the choice
Of a man whose business it was to see
that criminals We're securely kept
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20
Report OF Committee on Election Frauds.

The minority report Of the Senate com
mittee on alleged election frauds was
Thursday submitted to the Senate in re-
gard to the alleged intimidation of the
votes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The minority deny that one single allie
CATION Of fraud, misconduct 'civilized" or
'uncivilized," bulldozing or intimidation,
or attempted intimidation or politician
misconduct Of any kind, on the part of
any Republican or any employer or manu-
facturer or any person of any party, either
ia Massachusetts Or Rhode Island, was
proven before the committee. The con-
illusions of the majority are not inaccord-
ance with the facts not only were none
of the charges proven, but on the con-
trary so utterly were they exploded by
the intrinsic weight of the evidence be-
fore the committee that no impartial man
who reads the printed evidence can con
tradct the assertion.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

We would suggest to the conductor of
the Bangor Commercial that the best re-
cipe for procuring civil treatment is to be
civil to others. \ couple of weeks ago
Joe Bass Of the Commercial, being in this
city, passed a large portion of his time
while here at the Journal office, making
himself very much at home, and recev-
ing courteous treatment. The next we
heard from him or his paper was in the
shape Of an article Of unprovokcd and
gross insult. That's the kind of creature
that Joe Bass is-and he's about the
same animal whether he be considered
with or without the B.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Not only has the place of the Demo
cratic State Convention been changed
from Portland to Bangor, 50 as to be near
the Greenbackers, but the Fifth District
Congressional Convention has been called,
outside the district, at the same time and
place. Thus the chameeonites court
anti-Dcmocratic rag money and centrali
cation at the same time.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20
Political Points.

Political Points.
The Florida republicans nominated for governor
Hon. S B Conover.
The Texas delegates have been instructed to cast
their votes for Blaine.
The West Virginia delegation was instructed TO
vote AS a unit for Blaine
Washington Territory sends one Blaine and one
Grant delegate to Chicago.
Logan county. Illinois, goes back on its name
sake and elects an anti-Grant delegation.
The Florida Republican convention instructed
lts delegation 10 Chicago to support Grant.
Ut the sixty FIVE republican dailies in Pennsyl-
valla, sixty favor the nomination Of Blaine,
Ez-Goy. Bullock believes Massachusetts, will
give, a least, 10000 tepubhean majority this fall.
Gen. Grants own Congressional district in Ih-
nols sends Blaine delegates to the state convention.
The Wisconsin Democratic delegation Of 20
though uuinstructed, are reported 10 be against
i iden
Michigan choose q Blaine delegation to Chicago
ana requested them to use their best efforts 10 Sc
cure Mn Blaucs Nomination.
The House ha, decided the Curtin ocum con
tested election III favor OF the latter. Iwen-
tywo democrats voted with the republicans and
sreeu1acheTs to retain iocum, greeuOacker IL his
ncdt
The following despatch was received at the
Blaine headquarters III Washington, iron! Detroit,
On the 18Th. inst Wonderful convention; all
one way Blaine resolutions passed uuanl nously ;
delegation trst class men. al pledged. complete
triumph EUGENE II ALE
SAYS y u- -t ~ F1OI'O"4 NeI4'I d an Et'7n
~ 70 oppose UEaat n tAltaSo ne. III -Ne" "fA
I'LL nu' S1aa -l-l-1 = le'l Ion ILUI-o" y teC
-tai e. t'-eSs- .-le 9ei-el my @taul "oul0
ives VIII % 70 Chicago.
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G = = "''-,D3 II ~ "i'NN H. e''t'H3'
~ 80 -'S N'''i'-''aN! II 't'l ~ 1'.e -t,N
- H. q ir III ct - = II Ct q '-e
- M. " i.1'i'>-'o d car" ~ tue we" i"Ih
~ 500 Ni0''
Tueslav ot last week Neyaja e.ec1rd e. Blame
delegates ana on "Wednesday. Michigan " t. 4#ae
delegates West Virginia. TO E,aIue delegates. and
.otda FTaAt delegates Iol@ t4r The wees
49, uid- ! r. >.ie.!- 'aA r. aS-1IIAt "
"1dt ue-e-s> tA's iai '.tetet. accounting io tAe
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N-' '"' --.'-~-'-s "~.A ~ " aS-4'"'-e'
Wast,8--.,n ,ras.,f i'd tto I3,sfo, J..,q,t
~ays tblt Edward MCPHERSON Secretary If r..
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,uau ufr.a H..i.f TAT. r,..yantl.,- Ir l>-5 lrr,
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Z Z MAKE tbs fusion arrangements less liable ia
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rI- R~.,,,r ,,,r. n. ..'-- ! ..,I, +
nets J1r1 ~ 49, 49, ~ .,-,,r,-,..
however tle .reeubacs state rorye,I.rn NH b.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Congressman Murch opposes Fusion,
thus kicking down the ladder by which
he climbed into his seat in Congress. The
Fusion papers are now threatening to
prevent his denomination.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Two important State Conventions were
held yesterday, the Illinois convention ut
Springfield and the Minnesota Convention
at St Paul. III Illinois the Blaine and
Washburn delegates from COOK county
decided to act in unison, and Mr. BIaincs
friends We're emphatic as to asserting
their rights OF the delegates chosen
in Minnesota up to Tuesday night III
were instructed for Window, no for
Blaine and 10 scattering. We 60 to press
at too early an hour to give the results Of
these conventions.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Senator Wade Hampton Of South Caro-
lima delivered very effective speech in
the Senate last week in opposition to the
unseating Of Kellogg, in the course Of
which he administered scathing rebuke
to Senator Hill of Georgia
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

1t is said Of Fogg who wants to repre-
sent the Second district of Maine IN Com
gress, the largest shipbuilding district in
the country, that he don't know Il sloop
from q ship.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

"Richard Edney and the Governors Family is
the title Of new book published BY Roberts
Brothers of Boston. The author Is Sylvester Judd
who gained an entrance into popular favor by his
Margaret, \ tale of the Real and the Ideal.
Boston Post.
A new novel by an author who died
prior to 1855 is certainly a novelty. Was
the Posts critic born yesterday?
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

We publish the call for the Republican,
State Convention, which is to meet at
Granite Han, Augusta, Wednesday, June
23d, 1880, to nominate candidate for
Governor, to be voted for in September
next, and two electors for President and
Vice President.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Ex-Governor Garcelon and Council and
the Boston Globe are not likely to benefit
much by the writing and publishing Of q
defence Of the State steal. OF their tul-
limitations it only need be said that
No man eer felt the halter draw
With good opinion Of the Law
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Geo d. Bisbee, Esq, of Buckfeld, clerk Of the
conspiracy investigating committee, has been to
Boston and arranged for hehotype reproductions Of
some of the tabuatons and returns canvassed by
the Governor and Council, to be published with
the report of the committee. These will give the
public better idea Of the outrageous work Of the
council than any verbal description can
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

\ cable despatch from Teheran an
nounces that's General Shobelot1' has
gone on visit to kras Novedsok" Hope
he will have good time.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Forest fires, oil well explosions and cy-
clones have destroyed millions of dollars
worth Of property in the past few weeks,
to say nothing Of the loss of life.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Fogg's LAHORE Chronicle is in labor over
the second district Greenback Congress
sonal nomination, 1t hopes to bring
forth Fogg.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

What has become Of the pilotage ques-
ton in Congress! Has the organized
lobby Of the New York pilots succeeded
in preventing a much needed reform in
this direction? Must our ship masters
be still longer compelled to submit to the
"stand and deliver" hail Of the Hell Gate
pilots?
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

1t can hardly be with pacific intentions
that Russia is sending her big iron clads
to the Pacific
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

The supplement issued with this week !
journal contains the speech delivered by
Hon. T. 3. Reed in the House of Repre-
sentatiyes, on the 22nd Of April. 1t is
Very rAcy reading.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Miss Evans George Elliott recent mar
riage to a man twenty years her junior, is
another illustration Of the cccentricities
of genius. At least, that is the way some
people look at it.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

our contemporary Of the Watcwille
Mail is disposed to crawl out Of his hot
bed controversy with the Gardiner Home
journal. ''put him in his little bed"
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Germany is to have an army that will
exceed two million men.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Happy thought. AS the Maine sea
coast is being generally dug over, per
haps some Of the miners may come upon
the long sought for Kidd treasure. Per
haps,
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

\ despatch from Chicago saws that the
Illinois State Convention can only DC con
trolled for Grant by excluding the regular
delegates from Cook county. If the bolt
ers are admitted he will have q majority
of 76
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Mr.. Swan Of Alnot has not vet paid
that thousand to any charitable institu-
ton, as he promised.
Bath wants a cotton mill.
But you never hear of a cotton mill
wanting Bath.
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Isaac W. Cole of Bangor, dropped dead from
heart disease, Friday. He leaves a family
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Referring to an article in this paper.
which presented the names Of the proba-
bic candidates i'll Waldo and knox for
the Republican Congressonalno nomination,
the Rockiand Free Press takes exception
to the claim that the candidate has been
or should be conceded to Waldo. De
terring to later day comments upon the
article in the Free Press, we present its
points below
&c see It stated that the superior claims OF W al
do County TO the nomination are conceded on all
hands. G do not so understand it Certain per
sons III that County have tor several years past IN
sisted upon the right OF Waldo to nominate; but
hloX County has not admitted the claims in any
manner that we are aware Of Previous to the ex-
l>tlng classification kbenezer knowlton of W aldo.
was IN Congress in lS3J and 1896. and Nehemiah
Abbott. from the same county. in lS11 and lNlS.
Knox lad > G Fessenden in 1861 and lS62-two
years to " aldo ) four Since the district was con
stituted now. neither has had one Of its own
residents IN Congress. We hold if this claim OF
locality is 10 be considered at all as between the
two western counties, whatever either had received
or been denied under different classification is
deDarred from consideration in the existing one.
The old account was with other parties, and The
present partners not accountable in settlement
But while an individual or two actuated BY special
motives, win possibly insist upon the claim OF
Waldo TO the nomination, we are confident that
the great body Of the voters of the district nclud
ing those Of that county will regard locality as
MINOR consideration in the selection of candidate
| Local claims to nominations should be regarded
to reasonable extent, but not with hair-splittng
| eXactness and must always be held subordinate
to the great interests of the whole District depen
| dent upon suitable representation. Should Waldo
| demand a domination in the convention. however
as hers by superior right. it is well to have it un
derstood IN advance that Knox will not concede
il On such grounds but will feel at liberty to con
test it. We believe this is the view Of our people
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Wolf & llogg is the name of a Mobile,
Ala, dry goods firm, and in Newburyport
Mr.. Frost is a dealer in ice "What's-
but it is not worth while to give the usual
nuOtAtiOn
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

Japan has rejected China's proposal for
an alliance against Russia. If the Czar
proceeds to hostiites there is likely to be
some broken China.
\ canine convention, commonly called
2 dog show, was in session in New York
city last week Their bark was on the
See
The Republican journal., 1880-05-20

The New York Herald is running a
Fish boom EA-secretary Fish would
make q good President, no doubt, but
just nov Senator Blaine turns the scales
against him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-18
BETTY'S PHILOSOPHY.

BETTY went out for her morning ride
In the market-cart, and the parson met.
VINO asked permission to get inside
FOR the way w6s long and the roads were
wet;
And as they jolted and bounced about,
. Inc parson said-and his voice was gruff:
" It's very good for the health no doubt,
To travel over road so roughr
cob ay," said Betty, there's likely chaps
who scowl and growl if a stone they meet,
Ut hole like that, when it's best perhaps,
That they should have trouble to keep their
seat.
For, if once in a while we should chance to hit
On a rough piece, over the road we go,
Wen enjoy more heartily every bit
VI the smoother places we find, YOU know =
The parson nodded and held on tight
And thought of cushions and other things,
Then said to Betty, " think you might
. Anord 60 furnish your cart with springs !''
y" Oh, ay," said Betty, with sudden start
That sent her voice to higher pitch,
" II there bad been springs upon this cart,
Wed both have landed in yonder ditch!"
"There are many that go on level road,
With seldom lolting up or down,
And yet they manage to spill their load
Before they get to the market town;
While those that travel Il rougher way
Grow tough in muscle and strong in grace"
"No doubt," said the parson; " thanks, and
good dayl
Pm glad we're safe at the market place"
Josephine Pollard, in Youths Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-18

into every room, crawling under every
bed, which was an especial horror to
me; l don't known why-do you,
PussieP"
ooh, auntie, it is dreadful under the
beds!n'
''But what is it you are afraid of?
Are you afraid that some one is con-
cealed there who will hurt you?''
"No, indeed; l don't knowaohat it is,
but l always feel that something is hid
den there. auntie-something awful"
"Wen, Pussie, so did l, and as I
crawled out from each bed l felt that I
had had narrow escape, expecting the
next would reveal the dreadful thing.
And all this time the windows seemed
to grin at me; but l thought of my
father, and of his telling me that could
conquer if | tried and / went on,
closing the door of every room as Invent
in, going faithfully into every closet,
and feeling with my hands under every
piece OF furniture which was not set
close to the floor. 1t was such long
time to me! felt as if | had not seen
my father and mother for hours; but at
last began to feel that was near the
end, and l recall going back and ex-
ploring for the second time the unknown
region under the last bed, because felt
In my heart that | had not been honest
about it. was conscious that the left
corner nearest the window had not
been really investigated. At last it was
| finished, and l can remember how I
felt when | opened the door of the
room, where the others were laugh
oil .sr-1H ~ -.
and the fire-I can remember my be-
wildered feeling, as if waking from
sleep, and the sensation of having been
saved from something; and when my
father put his hand out to me and drew
me to his side, asking where his little
girl had been all this time, and | cud-
died up to him as you are doing now,
dearie, | was so happy as l whispered
back so softly that none of the rest
could hear, Il have been everywhere
in the dark, under the beds and all I
shall never forget the look he gave me
as he drew me closer to him and kissed
me, whispering back, my brave little
girln An when by and by my mothers
lovely eyes beamed upon me as she
stopped and kissed me, l felt quite
repaid for all my distress; and, my
darling, never afterward suffered in
the same way. Of course 1 had little
thrills and panics, but lasting only for
q moment. l could always send them
away when thought Of my fathers
kiss. If l have any courage, it is due
to my dear fathers loving reasoning, to
his patience and his sympathy"
Both arms were round Miss RATHER
ines neck, and Pussie said, gently,
"Auntie, l will try" And she did
try, and did conquer her foolish fears
so thoroughly that the dark has lost all
girl cannot be found in the country
Harper's Young People.