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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25
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THE CIVIL SERVICE.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-The Secre-
tary of state has addressed letter to
the secretary of the civil service COM
mission, III reply to the enquiry as to
what branches Of the service in the
several bureaus of the state depart
ment will require special examination
for admission. He says: "Quoting
ex-Secretary Fish, that the clerical
force of the department is small and
should have personal confidence in
the head of the department; a knowl-
edge of international law and a
practical familiarity with the foreign
languages. Experience or intimate
personal knowledge Of the party can't
be determined by any examination by
board. It is necessary that most
clerks ef the department Of state
should have at least sufficient knowl-
edge of one or more foreign languages
to read them in original documents.
Nevertheless it is most absolutely
necessary every clerk should have
this qualification, as ability in other
directions may more than compensate
for it's lack, but it is always necessary
that twenty employees of this depart
ment should have fair knowledge of
French and German, Spanish or Ital-
ian and under these circumstances [
suggest that special examination be
given to all applicants who
may wish to follow this department,
which shall conform in some measure
to the examination heretofore at one
time required in case of applicants for
certain grades of consulates and now
required in case of applicants for
clerkships.
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is no case against him, as everything
IN the way of preparation for enter
ing the Indian territory and the
marching to Oklohama had been her
aided IN many ways and that he in
variably notified the United States at
torney and asked him to interfere if
he proposed, when they reached the
state line and not wait until arriving
at Oklohama
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-25
Died IRON Burns.

TOLEDO, Oct 2O.-Mrs. Chas. Schri-
Der, the woman who was SO badly
burned last Wednesday night from
throwing lighted paper on the floor
which set fire to her clothing died to-
day after suffering the most excrusi-
ating agony. The flesh was literally
roasted in a number of places.
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The Bradley Barlow Failure.

ST. ALBANs, Vt, Oct. 19.-On a pc
tition of the Barlow National bank,
Bradley Barlow was declared insolv-
ent. The depositors appeal mainly
because of Brainerd's insolvency.
The case was appealed. Barlow makes
no contest against insolvency.
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A Cab Co. in Cbicaoo

SPRINGFIELD, Oct. 19.-The secre-
tary Of state, to-day, licensed the in
corporation of the Chicago Hanson
Cab company; capital stock one hun
bred thousand dollars.
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Oklahoma Payne Indicted.

LEAyENwORTH, Ks, Oct. 19.-The
federal grand jury yesterday found a
true bill against D. S. Payne, well
known as Oklohama " Payne for
conspiring to violate the laws of the
United States. Payne says that he de-
sires a speedy trial and declares there
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COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS.

The report Of the commissioner of
pensions for the fiscal year ended
June 50, 1888, shows there were 303,-
sos pensioners on the roll at the
end of the fiscal year. During the year
and there is a balance due the agents.
The whole number of claims filed
since 1861 was 6,086, 1877 of which ST.
938 were allowed; and during the
same time $50, 100, 732. 81 We're paid
for pensions and costs of disburse-
mentS.
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Wall Street.
STOCKS OPEN LOWER.

WALL STREET, Oct. 2O.-Stocks
opened weak and lower, with a de-
cline Of + to q per cent, the latter on
Northern Pacific preferred. The diff
ference in stocks between cash and
regular was $685. per cent. Stock
lent at sos per cent. Northern Pa
cific common lent at ia and the
New York Central at 1-16 for
the use of officials. Northern
Pacific say they control sufficient
stock to ratify the issue of new second
mortgage bonds.
NORTHERN PACIFIC.
There is a difference of 81 per cent.
between Northern Pacific preferred
and cash and regular stock, selling at
$50 for regular and 81 for cash. This
indicates that stock is wanted for
voting purposes.
NORTHERN PACIFIC PREFERRED.
The general stock market was dull,
the Northern Pacific preferred alb
sOrbing speculative interest. After
the delivery house sales stocks were
made at 81 to 60 for regular, while
purchases under the rule were made
at 81 to 684 cash. for best brokers,
who were delinquent in delivery. A
great crowd surrounded the rostrum
watching proceedings in the
other stocksvery light, 2.40; Northern
Pacific preferred just brought in I'M
der the rule at from 684 to 70; cash
stock jumped from SO to Ga; in large
transactions there is considerable ex-
element; transactions under the rule
70@72 cash, The general market is
more active. Prices jumped about 1
per cent
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Near the close n. P. preferred rose
to 785 for cash, and 81 regular; the
difference between cash and regular
at one time was 154. Stock reached
to 50 regular and closed at 624. Gen
eral market stronger.
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More Cremation.

PITTSBUHG, Oct. 20.-A Washing
ton, Pa, special says: The remains
Of Mr.. Kromberg, of Chicago, who
died Aug. 4th, and whose body was
embalmed, arrived here at II o'clock
this morning and was taken to the
crematory. The body came in a pine
box, it being the intention Of burning
the box and all, but upon its arrival
at the crematory the body was taken
from the box and wrapped in a sheet
saturated with alum water. The in
cineration was accomplished quickly,
owing to the state of body.
The Liquor Question in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Oct. 2O.-Judge Gary in
the superior court. to-day, decided
that the ordinance, by which the city
sought to collect $3.50 annually from
the wholesale liquor dealers, was void,
because it partook of the nature OF
tax which the city had no right to
impose.
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Wa shin ton.
APPOINTED.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-The presi-
dent appointed McCary postmaster a
NatcheZ.
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SENSATIONAL FEATURE

of the suit. 1t was brought out in an
effort of the defence to show that the
services of Messrs. Smith, Mason &
Wells were not worth the $1,000 fee
which they charged.
The valuation of Gov. Tabor's prop
erty aggregatlng 100000, she testi-
fed she had obtained from the sena-
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COREA

and General Sherman returned to
this city to-day.
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THE CONSCIENCE FUND

A conscience contribution of $500
was received at the treasury depart
ment to-day, in a letter post-marked
Allegheny, Pa, and signed A." Clergy
man."
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U, S. Senatorship in New Hampshire

N'Aet'f ~ 49,
The ballot for [. 5. Senator TODAY re-
suited as follows Whole number cast
800 necessary to choice I6l; William
5. Ladd, Henry f. Burnham. Charles
Ii. Burns, i Joel Eastman. =; Benz. F.
Prescott, Chester A. Jordan, /; Chas. H.
Bell, = Daniel Barnard, g.; Jacob H.
Gallinger, 1 Aaron F. Stevens, 10 O. c.
Moore, p Mason w. G. Tappan, "a ;
James F. Briggs, As; VIM. F. Chandler, 65 ;
Harry Bingham, ll6. Chandler gained Is
over Fridays vote Briggs, IA Tappan, O.
Il is stated on the best authority tonight
that Briggs will withdraw from the
Senatorial contest before a vote will be
taken tomorrow. His supporters will go
largely TO Chandler, Tappan and Marston.
Chambers friends claim his vote will reach in
the neighborhood Of so, on the next nallot.
The Stevens men have confidence tonight
and decided 10 vote for him through to-
morrow at least. Mr.. Ray is still promi-
nenty spoken of as dark horse although
he may not appear in the list tomorrow.
Mr.. Briggs withdrawal was freely discussed
tonight, some alleging it to be in the inter-
est Of Chandler. This statement is en-
phatically denied, however, by his most in-
innate friends.
The funeral of the late Mrs Mary A.
Chandler, mother of Secretary Chandler,
occurred al five O'Clock this afternoon and
was largely attended. Rev. Samuel {.
Bean. pastor Of the Unitarian Church, con-
Quoted the services al her late residence at
the conclusion of which the remains we're IN
TERED in Blossom Hill cemetery.
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| ana as M, ~. Lac. 81 =. Lr.; a.,
ladies handed to the treasurer of the Band
the sum of $40. a. the good result of a hur-
ried effort.
! The nor h,;,d;ro o-oo,ad hv p.,l
SnofFord r. -. NJ, 49,, e. 80.
featuring purposes is nearly COMPLETED. and
is an Improvement to the business part Of
the town.
Dr. Silicon h.. u,,, ,,...a H..
alterations On h;s re.;d.no. oorner Wa;n
and Mil s,rao,s rh;oh - su;shaa Iii
change ,hs annasr"nasns ~, ",. n .,.r;ai
w. He has had torn down one of the old
est if not the very oldest house in town.
which was known to the older inhabitants
as the ESQ. Buck- bonse. and was one If
the relics of earlier days, but-they must
90.
There has been a case of diphtheria
ana mid case OF typhoid fever, but both
are improving.
The concert last evening. was fairly at
tended. X.
July IA.
The busy season has commenced with
tho b.ymaL.rs H., ~. c.ao,a,, .hoa,s
-. ou' 'ie ~
'i"'e tehuehcy 10 retaru their progress
somewhat.
The maxi a, Ia ha.n ahn,dar,ly ann
,,I;d 81 .l: = TL ~,
p'eu ",'' SHa" oefries vi ia'e' i"e ARG
- "s w ever p zen we're s.o"n .ne
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a bargain in the Peters Homestead.

The rumor which was in circulation two
weeks ago that Mr.. Ii. NJ Hall had pur-
chased the Peters homestead. in this city,
proves incorrect and We learn that this
charming old residence is still in the mar
ket At the price for which il is offered. i,
is an investment that would return a hand.
some profit, if purchased simply as a specu-
lation and the reason of its remaining I'M
sold is the fact that our business men are
very generally employing their capital in the
business in which they are engaged.
10 those seeking summer residence We
know of no such opportunity as this home.
stead offers. Its location IS central and al
the same time is one Of the most command
ing in the city. The building is large and
eummodious and the grounds around it could
easily be converted into most beautiful pleas
ure grounds. Our city must soon prove at
tractiye to those desiring a quiet summer
home, little retired from the sea-shore and
the fashionable eenters which gather on the
coast.
Ii now has steamboat communication with
Rock land three times per week we are prom
ised railroad connection with Bangor by
November next, which will extend to Sulli-
van Falls within the year, and. by the way OF
Lamoine, we are within less than two hours
of Bar Harbor The distance to Union
River Bay is only three miles and the beau
ties of this Bay fully equal, and many think
surpass, those of Frenchmans Bay, now SC
popular.
With all these advantages of location the
old homestead offers unsurpassed attractions
to the summer resident. About one hun
bred years ago this property was purchased
by Melatiah Jordan, the first Collector of the
Frenchmans Bay district, and descended
from him to his son-in-law. the late Andrew
Peters, in whose family the title still re-
mains and BY some members Of which il
has been occupied as q residence until with
In few months.
Inquiry may be made of Charles Peters,
Esq, of Ellsworth, from whom full informa-
ton relative to the property and terms OF
purchase can be obtained.
Ellsnnrtk I'll.
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AsSu sASs OOr
The family of Gen. VIM. T. Sherman.
are guests at Hotel Des Isle this season.
The General himself, it is understood will
arrive later.
Almond c. Snow, who for eleven wears
has been in the Black Hills region, and who
for six years had not been heard from until
last spring. arrived at Bar Harbor by steam
er Lewiston one day last week
A case Of arsencal poisoning was re-
ported a, Ouer Creek last week. The fam
lily Of Samuel HAdley. I'd. composed Of bur
or i've, having been away from home during
the forenoon. on returning and drinking
water from pail which had been standing
for some little time. were taken violently
i'll vomiting. DR.. Rogers who attended
them, reported the symptoms as those in
dlcated by poisoning from arsenic or paris
green. There are various opinions as TO how
the poison came there. Some think by &C
cident. while others think some personal
enemy OF the family put it in the pail dur
ing their absence. Neither case, however.
will result fatally.
Fred. ). Palmer recently lost A. hogs
from the disease known as hog cholera
Hon. Vim. 7. FRYE was at the IVES,
End Hotel, few days last week
Hon. John Sherman. Of Ohio, is ex
pec,ed at Bar Harbor in few DAYS.
Hon. Eugene Hale and family are al,
their cottage on Mt. Deser, street, for the
season.
july l6 ANFunSr
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Rev. I. y. Lord and family of Dover,
NJ. are visiting at Mr.. Heard Lords, a. is
also Mr.. Newton Lord. of Waltham. Mass
A. +. Herrick, Esq, of Bethel. with
his wife. are visiting her parents Capt and
Mrs. VI. X. Chase Mr. Herrlck vas form
erly principal Of the Academy. and has man,
friend, here.
Mrs. Horn, sister Of Capt y. F. Pen
dieton, with others, are visiting at John VI.
MerrIlls
Harlan Johnson, son Of Israel Johnson,
is at ms fathers.
Mr.. Far~ell, with his wife. daughter of
Pelatlah Mason, is at her fathers.
Many others are here visiting but can
not give the names Of all.
Capt. Geo. Thompson. of the Douglass
mine is in Boston. on business for the mine,
which is prospecting finely. We learn that
better ore is now being taken than ever be-
fore. Good reports also come from the
Bluehll and Stewart.
The horse of F. T. Mayo, got fright
ened, at the boarding house Of the Doug
lass mine, on Saturday, and made things
lively for while. Result wagon that
needed repairs, harness that will seek the
harness maker, and horse that did some
good runnlng-no one hurt.
A few very small mackerel, were taken
in the bay last week.
-Frankie Horn came very near drown
ing last Saturday evening. He was playing
on the town wharf with Everett Hlnckley,
when he fell into the water, Iii being near
high tide) and owing to the excitement of
the Hinckley boy, came very near his death
before he was rescued We understand that
when help first reached the wharf he rose
for the third time. one hand Just being above
the water. Mr.. John VI. Snow made grab
for it, but failed TO get firm hold enough TO
take him out. when Mr.. Frank Monaghan
plunged in. caught the lad. and put him in
reach of those on the wharf He was very
sick Saturday night and Sunday, but will
probably come out all right. A good les
son for other boys TO profit by.
Rather hard weather for having, though
it gives chance for the farmers to attend
to Mr.. Potato Bug" who is here, sever
ally ard collectively, on his usual summer
excursion-without bringing his subsistence
with him.
The following officers of Bluehill Lodge
No. 70, !. 0. o. F., were installed July 5,
by ID. ID. G. NJ. John A. Miller, assisted by
X. S. Osgood, as 6. NJ. viz: F. ID. Long.
\. g.; l.. b. Washburn, V. g.; f. W.
MAYO, X. Sec. w. G. Green, p. Secy.;
w. F.. Grindle. Treas. K. S. Osgood, W.
A. J. Grindle, Com /; A. J. Long, Chap c.
W. Marks, l. G.; |. H. Harding, o. G.;
Geo. Snow, X. 5. n. G.; J. II. Johnson, l..
5. \. G.; b. II. Snow, X. 5. V. G.;--
LSE G.. r. II Howard : s. Jobp
Clark, l.. S. S. ROB.
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Threatened Strike of Telegraph Op-
orators.
New YORK, July IL.

A Appointment official Of the Western Union
Company says that the operators demands
are now under consideration. The directors,
as a body, are willing that certain Of these
demands shall be a, once complied with bat
they will strenuously oppose the payment of
the fifteen per cent. advance. This, he said.
considering the other concessions We are
willing to make, is large amount of extra
pay. The strikers have no good reason for
their action. We have had no recent ad-
vances either in the prices Of provisions or
rent. We shall consider this matter fully
to-day, and our decision will be rendered a,
an early moment
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Great P"na.
Quite an amount of hay will be damaged
by the rainy weather.
A fire occurred here about II O'Clock on
the night of July Is. by which the house Of
Dea. George Williams was totally destroyed,
only part of the furniture being saved in
damaged condition. Dea. Williams being
an old man and losing all that he had, this
is a serious matter to him and it is to be
hoped that the proverbial generosity Of our
people will help him out.
Potato bugs are not so numerous a.
they have been for the last few years.
An old bruin has visited the trap Of
Messrs. Haynes and Mosher several times
and eaten the bait but has been careful not
to put his foot in.
July Is. 8.
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MARRIED.

Ell wOrth-July IA, by Rev. DR.. Tenney
Mr.. Charles p. Smith and Miss Hetty N. Bart.
lett, both Of Ellsworth.
July II. BY Rev. DR.. Tenney, Mr.. f. W.
Wooster, Of Hancock, and Miss Emma A.
Chapman, Of Holyoke. Mass.
Tremont-Julv 4, by W. f. Richardson, ESQ
Mr.. George Murphy aud Miss Mary T.. McMul-
lin, both # fremont
Frankln-Juy II, by Rev. j. II. Rennett
Mr. Ernest A. Weboer and Miss Aldana o.
Havey, both Of Franklin.
Long Island Piantation-July 4. BY Bsrthol-
omew r. Lunt. Esq, Mr.. Constantine Carter,
Of Bristol. and Miss Susie NJ. Butler, of Long
Island Plantation.
Gouldsboro-July IA. by r. W. Cleaves. Esq
Mr.. Otis II. Stewart and Miss Albertina II
Young, both of Gouldsboro.
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S~dg lick.
The Mission Band held Strawberry
Festival in River Side Hail on Wednesday
evening.
More business is being done on the
quarry this summer than last. Three vessels
have lately loaded with paving and quite a
large crew Of men are employed.
-Sedgwick parties have purchased the
store owned by ID. A. Carlton and recently
occupied by ii. ID. Liscomb. The building
IS undergoing some repairs and as soon as
completed will be filled With goods.
The Hanoverian Family will appear in
River Side Hall on Friday evening There
will probably be a full house.
a yacht with gentlemen from New York
on board arrived here Saturday and cas-,
anchor IN our quiet river. They are evident
ly in scare h of pleasure.
MEMO
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City and County.
Ellsworth Church Directory -.

tosGgssArIoSAL-Preaehing at 10 30 A. ~ sabbath
school at II Is 4. NJ Evening Service at :s0Pn
BAPTIST Preaching at Z and "a Pm sabbath School
a. ~ Weekly Prayer Meeting, Tuesday evening at
tsiIAEiAs service at 10 - ~. and sunday
School lat II As An
tAIHoLIC-Prtach at 10 no n sabbath sehool a,
2FA
MErHopisr.-freachng at Z. IS Pm Prayer Meeting
11P.s. sunday School Y s5Px
sios TksPtkANcs MEErISs.-Every sunday ats: 80
?. n. at Peters Hall
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Band Tournament.

LANE MARANoCooK, July l..
The third Band tournament at Lake Ma
ranocook occurred TODAY The weather is
fine and some three thousand people are
present The contest was based on the fol-
lowing points Time, tone, expression aud
execution. Each Band played quickstep
and selection.
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BosroN-Ar. July 10. Sch. VIM. H. Archer,
Bellattv, Ellsworth.
Ar; July II. Sch. II. W. Cushman, Farrell, Els.
worth. -
A.. July IS. Scbs. Woodcock, Hamet; Queen of
the West, Cot, from Ellsworth.
FALL RtvER-Ar. July IL. Sch. Loduskia, Pat.
ten. Ellsworth.
PRoyIDENCE-Ar. July 10, Sch. Capt. John
Holt, Ellsworth.
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PORTLAND, July L.
Al the annual meeting Of the Maine Den
ia. SOCIETY," held here to-day doctors c. H..
H4ines. Dexter; I. f. 1ibbets, Rockland /;
B. NJ. HARDY, Pennington F. H. Fales.
Wa,eryilie; II. \. Morrill,. Yarmouth. were
elected members. Paper, were read by DIR.
T. Fhlebrown. on chemical history, BY DIR.
E Bacon, on causes Of carries, and treatment
of chidren's teeth, by. DIR. G. F, Eames.
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STATE OF MAINE.

STAIE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK ss-Court Of Probate, Bluehil
July Term. A. D.. 1858.
Accounts having been filed for settlement in es-
tates of
ABIGAIL F. GRENDLE, late Of Penobscot
deceased.
Israel p. Grindle, Adm.
ANN N. MCPHERSON, late of Eden, de-
ceased.
Everard II. Greedy, Ext.
GEORGE C.. CLOSSON, late of Brookiin
deceased.
Robert A. Friend. Ex'r.
ORDERED-That the sa id accountants give notice
70 al persons interest d. by causing copy of this
Order to be published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in
the Ellsworth American that they may appear at
Probate Court to be holden at Ellsworth on the
First sday of August next at ten of the
clock in the forenoon. and show cause, il any
they have why the same should not be allowed.
3w2sN PARKER TUCK, Judge.
true copy Attest :-CHAs. T. DORR. Register.
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Pursuit of River Thieves.

The Long Island police are in pursuit, to-
day, Of gang Of river thieves who made. a
raid last night, along the Sound visiting the
bays and harbors between Whitestine and
Oy ster Bay and carr, ing away twenty boats,
two sail boats. sloop, sails and other ships
rigging. The value-of the property stolen
amounts to over 50 900.