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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1882-03-23
Washing WOOlens.

Professor Artus, who has devoted him
self to the discovery of the reason why
wooden clothing when washed with soap
and water will insist upon shrinking and
becoming thick and acquiring that peculiar
odor and feeling which so annoys house
keepers, says these evil effects are due to
the decomposition of soap by the acids pre-
sent in the perspiratiOn and other waste Of
the skin which the clothing absorbs. The
fat of the soap is then preeipitated upon the
wool. These effects may be prevented by
sleeping the articles in warm solution of
washing soda for several hours, then adding
some warm water and few drops of am
mouis. The woolens are then to be washed
out and rinsed in lukewsrm water.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1882-03-23

TO DISTINGUISH YoUSG PROM OLD
FowLs.-When dressed, the Mirror and
Farmer gives the following directions: The
rear end of the breast bone in chicken is
soft, gristle, which, as the fowl grows old
err, hardens into solid bone. By pressing
inward on this bone it can readily be ascer-
tanned whether the fowl has been wintered or
not, as it will easily bend in chicken but
cannot be bent in an old fowl. All edible
birds, when young, have the lower part of
the legs. the feet and the under part of the
feet soft, but as the fowl natures these be-
come hard and rough.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1882-03-23

At all times there is much abuse from
overlooking the horse but in the winter
season, in our climate, ii is most frequent
because Of the frequent and sometimes sud-
den changes in the condition of our roads.
A load which is moderate to-day may, by
reason of snow, ice or rain, be cruelty too
much tomorrow.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1882-03-23

1T is usually best to SOW clover before
frosty weather ends in the spring. The
freezing and thawing of the surface soil
ooyers the seed.-Comntry Gentleman.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
NATIONAL GREENBACKERS.
State Conventions In Indiana, Michigan
and New York-Discussing the Call For
National Convention.
Indiana.

1nUtUnUs
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 22-The State Green
back convention met in this city to-day.
Judge John D. Bender, of Plymouth, was
chosen temporary chairman. After the ap-
pointment Of committees on organization,
rules and platform, the convention adjourned
till 1 o'clock.
Gen. Weaver, of Iowa, the Greenback can
didate for president in 1880, was present at the
convention,
On reassembling this afternoon Hon. Gilbert
De LaMatyr was chosen president. The fol-
lowing is a summary of the platform adopted
All money should be issued by the govern
ment; lobor should be protected by national
and state authority; the eight hour law should
be enforced; the bonds of the United States
should not be refunded, but paid as they be;
came due in nthe lawful money of the United
national bank notes; the Burlingame treaty
should be abrogated: the public domain should
be reserved for actual settlers; congress should
regulate inter state commerce; deneuncing
railroad, land and moneyed corporations as
mOnopolies; men who loaned their money
should never be preferred to soldiers; demands
graduated income tax; opposes an increase
of the standing army; favering the placing OF
all representatives OF the people on an equal
footing; demands government of the people,
by the people and for the people; also reso-
luton favoriag the submission of the suffrage
amendments to the state constitution to the
people.
After adoption of the platform full state
ticket was nominated, with the exception of
judges of the supreme court.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
General Capital NeaUs.
RELIEF,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-There seems to be
more truth in the reports of distress in east
ern Arkansas and northern Louisiana, than
has been supposed. Congressman Dunn, of
Arkansas, has received a number of letters and
dispatches from public officials, prominent
citizens, apd the chairmen of relief commit
tees, setting forth the danger in strong terms,
and he has introduced a resolution to author
ize the secretary of war to issue rations in his
discretion, and extend such aid as shall appear
to be necessary. The resolution has been re-
ferred to the committee on appropriations.
THE UTAH CONTEST.
The entire house elections committee will
tomorrow act on the Utah contest. The ar
guments have been concluded, while there has
been no formal expression of opinion by the
committee, it is generally believed they will
decide alike against Cannon's eligibility and
the claim of Campbell to the seat, and will re-
fer the matter to the people for a new election.
SERGEANT MASON
complains he has been confined in dark,
dingy, rat-infested cell ever since September,
when he shot at Guiteau, and he IS indignant
at the discrimination in favor of the assassin.
INTERSTATE TRAFFIC.
Hon. wayne McVeagh continued to-day
his argument before the house committee on
commerce, against the theory of regulation
by the government of interstate traffic. He
appeared in behalf of the Pennsylvania Rail-
way company.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH
The house committee on public health has
agreed TO the senate bill for the disapproval
of vaccine points. with amendments proyid-
ing for the distribution through state and
municipal authorities, boards of health and
regularly licensed physicians. sub-com.
mlttee, consisting of Vanderman, Rosecrans,
and Aikens, were appointed to-day to consider
various bills to prevent the introduction and
spread OF contagious diseases.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
WAsHINGTON's- BIRTHDAY.

Observations at Some of the Principal
Citi<s-Celebration by American Resi-
dents in Berlin.
WHEELING, W. Va, Feb. 22.-The observ.
ance of Washington's birthday was signalized
by parade of the fire department, which
made very creditable display, the procession
being witnessed by large number of people,
The legislature. which is in session, adjourned
at noon to-day in respect TO the 150th anniver-
sary of the birth of the father of his country.
The public schools of the city observed the
day by carrying cut programme of exercises
consisting of matter appropriate to the day,
the performances being of an unusual high
order of merit and interest. The members of
the legislature visited the several schools in
body.
CINCINNATI, Feb. Washngton's birth
day twas observed as q legal holiday, but
many stores remained opened. There was
parade of military and other organizations
during the day, and number of private balls
at night.
BERLIN, Feb. 22.-The American residents
and legation celebrated the day with ban
quet and display Of flags.
One hundred and fifty persons were present
at the banquet, including Prof. Greist, Herr
Bunsen, members of the chamber of deputies,
and the court chaplans, Koegel and Mailer.
Mr.. Brewer, United States consul general, de-
livered an Grafton on Washington. Herr Bun
sen toasted Emperor William, and Kriessouat,
ex-United States consul general, toasted Presi-
dent Arthur.
New YORK, Feb 22.-The national holiday
seems to have been generally observed through
out the east, but without any unusual features
in any section.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Washington's
birthday was observed by general suspension
of business, display of bunting and reviews of
the national guard.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

At Quebec it has been showing thirty-six
hours. The snow in the streets is four or
five feet deep.
The Indiana republican editors association
held its regular annual meeting at Indianapo-
lis yesterday.
The annual encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic began at Indianapolis yester-
day, and will continue throughout to-day
About thirty posts are represented.
Statistics show an alarming increase in
malignant scarlet fever in Philadelphia. The
deaths In 1880 were 6lS, and last year were
1851 The deaths for seven weeks of this
year have been 67O.
NJ. Rousseaud, of Paris, Mme Nlsson's
husband, who became insane during the ex-
citement attending the recent financial crisis,
died yesterday in a lunatic asylum in which
he had been placed.
In the matter of forming National associ-
tion of telegraphers, the operators of St.
Louis have adopted resolutions endorsing the
action of the Pittsturg operators in calling a
convention to be held in that city the first
Monday in March, and will send delegates TO
that convention.
James Mcnamara, yard man in the employ
of the Michigan Southern railway at Chicago,
was shot and killed by ]. ". Evans in the
town of Lake early yesterday morning. Evans
claims that Mcnamara assaulted him for the
purpose of robbery, but as the latter has borne
good reputation the affair is somewhat mys-
teriOuS
Daily globe., 1882-02-23

New YORK, Feb. o. The state committee
OF the National Greenback Labor party met
here this afternoon to consider the call for a
national convention recently issued by Col
Jesse Harper, chairman of tie national COM
mittee, after discussing the several finance
measures now before congress, the committee
passed to the working of the call for q nation
committee would fail in the discharge of its
duty to those it represents if it did not express
its sincere regret at the absence of any allu-
sion to the name of the National Greenback
Usbor party in the papers issued by its high
est officer, and its surprise st his recommend
alton for the ''up-building of new political
party" that in the opinion of the state COM
mittee q national convention of the National
Greenback Labor party should be held at an
early day, thatits principles might be brought
directly to the attention of congress and the
people. The next state convention will be
held in ALBANY July Is,
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Star Route Pe1:j,trers.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-In addition to being
presented for Indictment for conspiracy in the
star route cases, additional presentments were
brought in against the following yesterday
afternoon: j. R. Miner, for perjury in con-
nection with the route from Bismarck to Fort
Keogh and the route from St. Charles to Gree
horn; J. L. Sanderson, for perjury in connec-
tion with the route from Sagnatch to Lake
with the route from Pueblo to Rosita, and the
route from Trinidad to Madison City; M. c..
Reertell, for subornation of perjury in con-
nection with the route from Rawlings to
White river; John w. Peck, for perjury in
connection with the route from Kearney, Neb.
to Kentard, and the route from Eugene City
to Bridge Greek, Cal.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Chicago's Morality Improving.

CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-The police this afternoon
raided two gambling houses, those of Han
kins and Belknap, confscated the appurten-
ances and arrested the proprietors. A large
crowd gathered and manifested their approval
of the action of the officers. More arrests
will doubtless soon follow.
The Presbyterian churches tonight ap-
pointed committee to confer with other de-
nominations with the view of closing theatres
on Sunday and putting step to indecent
performances.
A large anti-polygamy meeting tonight at
Farwell Hall was addressed by Joseph Smith,
SON of the late prophet, Long John Went
worth. Bishop Fallows and others addressed
the meeting.
Chicago is now moving actively in the
interests of morality and good order.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
GENERAL FOREIGN.

BERLIN, Feb. 22.-No official representation
regarding Skobeloff's speech will be made at
st. Petersburg.
The North German Gazette states that Gen.
Skatasaf has received orders to return imme-
dIatelY to st. Petersburg.
PARIS, Feb. 22.-The appointments of Fis-
sal, ambassador to London, and Marquis De
NOvilles, ambassador to Constantinople, are
gazetted.
PARIS, Feb. 22.-Skobeloff believes the Dan
ubiar provinces, if liberated, would stand to
wards Russia in the same relation in which
the United States stands towards England.
MADBID, FEB. 22.-Emile CASTELAR, has pub
lished an article on the Skobelof speech He
fears the coming slave invasion in Europe be-
hooves the Latin races, in the interest of civil
ization, to enter into close alliance with the
Germans
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
War on the Bucket Shops.

CHICAGO, Feb. 22cThe Chicago board of
trade, following in the footsteps of the New
York produce exchange, has inaugurated a
vigorous warfare against the numerous bucket
shops which abound in the neighborhood of
the chamber of commerce, and proposes here
after not to allow the gold and stock ex-
their quotations. The .board of trade quota
tions are the basis upon which the bucket
shops do business, and without them their oc-
cupation will be gone.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
INDICATING SHERMAN.
Card From the General Manager of the
Western Associated Press-Their ir Wash
ington Correspondent NIisled La Regard
TO Pitney's Testimony.

CHICAGO. Feb. 22.-General office of the
Western Associated Press-To the public:
One week ago there came in the report of the
Western Associated Press from Washington
what purported to be circumstantial ac-
count of the testimony of Mr.. Pitney, on re-
examination before the senate committee max
ing inquiry into the disbursement of the
treasury contingent fund, which reflected on
ex-Secretary and Mrs. Sherman. While this
report seemed to have been made by some per-
son present at the session of the committee,
it was yet of SO extraordinary character as
to suggest a doubt as to its genuineness
This doubt disappeared on the following day,
when the Washington correspondent informed
me that certain parties desired to send in the
same way sensational report of the testl-
mony of Emerson, this was declined, and in
quiry made of the correspondent for the au-
thority on which his report as to Pitney's ex-
animation was made. Before reply could be
received by mail Senators Sherman and Hale,
and also Pitney, pronounced the report in
every particular false
The investigation which was instituted by
the officers of the associated press confirms
the statement made by Senators Sherman and
Hale. It seems that our correspondent was
misled by a reporter of the Washington Star,
and by statements coming from prominent
characters at the capitol, whose names are
withheld, as no good could result to any one
from their publication. The zeal which GER
tain persons at Washington have shown to in
jure the ex-secretary Of the treasury through
the associated press is worthy better cause.
But they need not fear publicity through the
same fundamentally. 1t is due to the cor
respondent that this much should be stated,
although he deserves censure for being misled
into committing great wrong, not only
against Mr.. Sherman and the senate commit
tee, but against the associated press, which
had given him its confidence and relied on his
prudence, truthfulness add impartiality. This
fault he has acknowledged, and he has given
assurances of greater carefulness in the future.
This unusual method of addressing the pub
lie is felt to be warranted by the gravity Of the
wrong done and the Importance of placing the
vindication of a distinguished public officer
and citizen beyond all question. In making
this statement it is also proper to aod that this
is the first instance since the organization of
the associated press when designing persons
have succeeded in using its facilities for an
improper and malicious purpose. It has been
tried often, but was never before successful.
1t Is believed that this mishap is due to the
inexperience of the correspondent.
(Signed) VIM. HENRY SMITH,
General Manager
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Michigan.

DETROIT, Feb. 22.-The State Greenback
convention met at Grand Rapids this afternoon,
some 200 persons being present. Hon.J W.
Begoles, of Flint, presided. The forenoon was
mostly occupied by short speeches reporting
the state of political sentiment in different To-
calities. The prevailing sentiment favored
adhering to the existing platform After quite
debate n otion was carried to endorse Jesse
Harper's call for national convention. Greet
ings were telegraphed to the Indianapolis
convention. It was resolved to hold state
nominating convention at Grand Rapids
June S.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Racing in Georgia.

AUGUSTA, Feb. 22-First race, mile, 2-ycar-
olds-Barney Lyons won, Lille Monroe sec.
ond, Guilford third. Time, 1904.
Second race, three-quarter mile dash-Col.
Sellers won. Farragut second, Montague third.
Time, 1:20.
Third race, mile dash-Tom Montague won,
Glen Rock second. Radcliff third. Time,
1:4S1a.
Last race, dash of one and a half miles
Keno was favorite two to one. Bonnie Castle
won, Keno second, Franklin third. Time,
2:443/
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
BRADLAUGH BOUNCED.

Sir Stafford NOrthcote Finally Secures His
Expulsion from tho House of Commons
Bradiaugh Takes the Matter Quietly, and
Withdraws-New Election Ordered, and
Lebouchers Announces that Bradlaugh
will Again be "a Candidate-Davitt Elect
ed Member of Parliament-GeneralF For
eiSn News.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Responsibility for tho Explosion.

CHESTER, Pa, Feb. 22.-The verdict of the
coroner's jury on the recent explosion here,
by which eighteen lives were lost, is that the
explosive materials kept in the Porter build
ings were in amount greater than the ordinary
permits, and the city authorities are highly
censured in permitting such manufactures in
the city limits. The jury recommends that
Prof. Samuel Jackson, for maintaining dan
gerous institution in a populated district, and
Chas. Van Horne, for leading fremen into
danger by assuring there was none, be held to
the next term of court.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
FURY OF THE FLOOD.
THE LOSS OF LIFE IND PROPERTY
STILL INCREASING.

Whole Counties In the Mississippi Valley
Under Water-Ths River at Some Points
Sixty Miles Wids-The Ohio Reached
the Highest Point Yesterday, and is
Gradually observation-disclosures Being
Taken for Relief of the Sufferers-The
Great Storm of Monday and Tuesday
Genera. Wreck of Railroads and Tele-
graph Lines.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Massachusetts Parricide.

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. 22.-Last Wednes
day, Solomon Richardson, OF Charleton,
well to do farmer, was reported fatally wound
ed by the accidental discharge of gun while
riding on load of logs with his son and
neighbor. To-day the SON confessed that he
shot his father, intending to kill him. He had
carried the gun two days awaiting a favorable
opportunity, and fired while Aliens back was
turned.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Fair Warning.

Our great discount sale will end on the first
of next month. Customers will please bear in
mind that on and after March 1 next, no dis
counts will be allowed. Boston Zone price"
Clothing House, 43 (new No. 65) East Third
street, st. Paul. B. 0. PC. 81.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Senator Edmunds, Appoiutment

MONTPELIER, Feb. 22- Senator Edmunds
leaves for Washington tonight. He is very
reticent upon the subject of his nomination to
the supreme bench, but will not say he does
not want the position or would not accept if
rendered, as he formerly has asserted. 1t is
generally conceded that Hon. j. Gregory
Smith will receive the appointments to Ed
munds' unexpired term in the senate, should
Edmunds accept the appointment, which GER
tainly has been rendered
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Freshman Abducted.

HANOVER, N. H., Feb 22.-Arthur Lucas,
freshman, who was to speak at the Dartmouth
class supper held in Montreal tonight, was
abducted by sophomores last evening, and
taken to White River junction and locked up.
He refuses to divnlge the names of his ab-
ductors, promise having been exacted from
him before he was allowed his liberty. The
freshmen are very indignant, and trouble is
expected if the participants in the outrage are
discovered
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Weather Indications

WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1:30a. m. AIndica-
tions for the upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valleys: Fair weather, cold northwest.
erly winds backing to warmer southeasterly;
followed by falling barometer.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Moorhead Murder,

MooRHEAD, Minn., Feb. 22.-Mrs. Tallef
Hanson was shot and killed by her husband
yesterday, from whom she had procured d.
vorce on the ground of cruel treatmedt. Han
son then made weak attempt to kill himself
but will recover.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
An Elephant CrMshes a Han.
PHILADELPHIA Record. Jan.6.l

lthlladelphla record, Jan. b.
"It's dangerous job to teach new
tricks to an old elephant" said
Eph Thompson, the trainer of Fore
paugh's famous animal "Tip," yes
terday. The quadruped had distin-
pushed itself at the headquarters
on Lehigh avenue, near Edgemont
street, by iammlng George Smith, one of
its keepers, against post, and breaking
his collar bone. Thompson aud Smith
were engaged in teaching the elephant
to dance waltz, when without a mo-
ment's warning the elephant made
an attempt to catch Smith with
its trunk. Smith endeavored to
avoid the animal, but before he
could do so "Tip" rolled the unfortunate
man against the post, and had it not been
for Thompson the animal would have
made jelly of him. Smith was enabled
to crawl away while the men who came to
his aid prodded the irate animal with
iron goads. He was taken to the Epis-
cepal hospital.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23

Two Mormon elders were in Glenwood last
week, desiring to present their cause. They
were refused the use of the school house in
which to hold forth.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
NATIONAL CAPITAL NEWS.

President Arthur and the Cabinet In Fa-
vOr of Reinstating Fitz John Porter
The Books and Papers of Benjamin
Franklin to be Purchased for the Public
Library-Relief for the Arkansas and
Louisiana Sufferers-Ths Utah Congress
siopal Contest-Sergsant Mason Conn
planning.
Daily globe., 1882-02-23
Benjamin Franh,im's Papers.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The joint commit
tee on library, held meeting to-day to con-
slider the advisability of recommending the
purchase of Stevens collection of manu-
scripts and rare printed books, written by or
relating to Benjamin Franklin, which are Of
fered the government for $1,000 by their Lon
don possessor.
They comprise all the papers bequeathed by
Franklin to his grandson, VIM. Temple
Franklin, and include some 2,400 documents
specially selected by DR.. franklin for preser-
walton after his retirement from public Offices
and never printed. Assistant Secretary Davis,
DR.. Edward Everett Hale and Librarian
Dwight, of the state department, were present
and favored the purchase. The indications
are that the joint committee will report ia
voring the purchase.