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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-01-26
sATURDAY.JANUARY se, 1884.
HUMBOLDT HAPPENINGS.
Seven Houses Burned.--Other Acct
dents and Items OF Interest.

Humboldt, JAM "a, 1884.
Our town was again visited by fire
on last Sunday morning at 2 o'clock.
destroying seven buildings, belonging
TO the Cross heirs, Mrs. NJ. +. john
sou, Tom Cox, ]. j. Birdsong, Mrs.
K. II. Jones and others. The fire
broke out in the Corss building, occu-
pied by L. j. Bowling, destroying
the house and all its contents, spread>
ing to the johnson house and destroy
ing greater portion of the stock Of
millinery owned by Mrs johnson;
then the residence of Mrs. Jones and
the store occupied Ivy DIR. Penny as
a shoe shop, and Mrs Jones as a
millinery establishment and all the
stock of each, then tbs meat shop of
Birdsong and ,ths saddlery shop Of M.
F. Cox. Bowling saved nothing at
all, but was insured for $500. Mrs.
johnson saved part of her stock aud
has $500 insurance on the house aud
stock. Mrs. Jones had $500 insu
rance on her house and furniture but
none on the stock. Birdsong had no
insurance, and Penny none, but Cox
had $3.50 on his house; he saved all
of his stock. The fire made u clean
sweep from the corner Opposite the
court house to the blacksmith shop
occupied by kidings.
Our fine looking Mayor, II. w.
Roberts, received a painful injury
about the face and head last Wednes.
nesday week. He was coming from
Trenton on a freight train, which
failed to stop at the crossing, but run.
ming by, backed up around 'ths
horn" striking the door of the caboose
against the platform, splintering the
door aud wounded Roberts severely
about the face and head. Suit will
be brought for damages against the
road.
Our county court has ordered sui,
TO I've brought to recover back taxes
from the Mobile d Ohio railroad com.
pamy. the Pullman Palace Car com
pany aud the Western Union Teie.
graph company. The chairman has
employed Messrs. Mccall u Rawlins,
of this place, and James r. Deason,
of Trenton, to bring the suit. Live
ly times are anticipated over the
m tier.
One of our young widowers is said
to he contemplating matrimOny at al
early day. Old man Weller's advice
to Samuel was to "beware of widows.
Young widowers are equally danger
Gus and need watching.
Our school is prospering as never
before and is On the high road to fame
When will Milan learn wisdom?
The writer met Mr.. Geo. w. Mar
tin last Monday night on tho trail
bound for the west. We wish hia
all the good luck he is entitled to ii
his future home. FARMER.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-01-26
KENDALL'S SPAWN CURE.

Denver. Colorado. Apr. I'D, 1882.
DR. j. Is. KENDALL AZ Co., Gents = Four
years ago while in the employ of A. p. Per-
ley Il Co., Danvers, Mass, we had q horse
years. trough we used 9, cry remedy We knew
of or could hear of but of no avail. Some
time during the fifth year. for | was in their
employ between five and six years.. we were
recon ended to try Kendalls SPAWN Cure.
and after using 1t two months the Horse was
cured. the enlargement having been entirely
BILE medicine fully recommend il to all who
have occasion to use it. Respectfully,
II I.Vna
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-01-26
New Millinery and Dress Goods.

Mr.. IL Mrs. 0. II. Hallstrom have
just received large and elegant
stock of the latest styles and most
fashionable Dress Goods, Notions,
Millinery Goods, etc., from New
York and St. Louis. Call and see
for yourselves. Prices to suit the
times They defy competition.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-01-26
Hay and Corn For Sale.

Mr.. j. G. Long has large guam
tity of excellent Herds Grass and Pea
Hay and Corn for sale at reasonable
prices. Call at this office, or on him
at his farm.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-01-26

The magnificent stock of Goods for
merly belonging to A. Jordan, having
passed through the hands of the Sher.
iff and TWO FIRES, besides the SHOWS,
rains, freezes and thaws of the past few
weeks, is now thrown upon the market
at great slaughter. The VIGOROUSLY
low prices at which ''fre goods" have
been and are now selling will seem ex-
tortiOnate when compared with the
prices at which these goods are offered.
Call early for selections, as these goods
will soon be sold out.
Upstairs, in Joseph Wi]liams's new
brick. Remember, upstairs, and not
down stairs, if you want bargains.
These goods must be showed off at
once, to make room for the stock of A.
B. Conley, which shall also soon throw
on the market.
T A COLLINS
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-01-26
Lost |!

Somewhere between the Boyd place
and w. Y. Williamson's, a Gold Ores
cent Lace Pin. set with one Brilliant.
The finder will he rewarded by leaving
it at this Office.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-01-26
sERIaus MISTAKES

Are often made in SLOWING simp Cough
to run un Ill tits beyond the aid OF medicine.
DR.. Duncan's Couch Balsam. For sale by
Stswart II nanner,
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STOP In TIME

That Dangerous Cough, which may lead to
Consumption and Death. by using DIR. Dun
cans Never.Failing Cough Balsam. For sale
by Stewart Il banner.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-01-26
Z. A. COLLINS,
Assignee of A. Jordan.
Milan, Jan. rs, 1884.
Damaged Groceries.

r. G.. Adams u Co. will sell ali
theirdAmsged goods at reduced prices.
Go there for bargains.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
PRICE THREE CENTS.
AGrand Pythinn Excur.iou,

The event in Pythian circles In Lynn, Mass,
during the coming week will be the reception
of Gardner Lodge, No. 9, of Gardiner, by Ca
lanthe, No. IS, ofLynn Mass, this evening,
as they will arrive on the olive Yankee''
train at 900 O'Clock and be received at tbs
depot by Calanthe Lodge, and thence taken to
theiI hall, No fremont street, where fire.
works and Examinations will be displayed, and
will then repair to the Kirkland and Bruins
wick hotels, both of which have been engaged
70 accommodate the visiting knights. On
Friday the line win be formed at 10 O'Clock
ana the march will be taken up at 1880 q. M,
the principal parts of the city will be visited
and the company will be dismissed about /
o'ciock. Fast Chancellor John s. Tarr will be
chief marshal, Past Adjutant j. @. Fuller ad-
jutant, with competent aids. The Lynn Brass
Band will furnish the music for the Calanthes.
Chandler's Band of Portland for the Gardiner
knights. AT ) o'clock the formal reception
and grand banquet will occur at Exchange
Hall. After the banquet will come speeches
from the visitors, responses to toasts, etc. Hon.
III. b. Lowering will preside. The promenads
concert will be at s p. M; grand march at
$50 p. m. The Coliseum will be specially dec
GRATED by Lamprell & Marble. The music for
the concert will be choice selections rendered
by both bands. On Friday the knights will
form at 10 o'clock and be escorted to High
Rock, where a short time will be spent in
sight seeing after which barges will be taken
TO Nahant, where grand fish dinner will be
served at Relay House. The ladies accom-
panying the party will be cared for by the
Ladies' Circle at the Bass Point House. The
afternoon will be devoted to games and
amusements generally. The various commit
tees are doing all they can to arrange every
thing possible for the enjoyment OF their
guests.
There will be large delegations Of sir knights
present from Portland, Bath, Richmond and
Bangor, including Past Grand Chancellors M.
s. Gibson and Wyer Greene of Portland,
Grand Keeper OF Records and Seal Chute of
Portland, and Past Chancellor 7. G.. Loring Of
Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
SAGADAHoC SPEAKS.
5000 People on the Topsham Fair
Grounds.
RINGING SPEECHES RY MIR.
BLAINE AND OTHERS.
Special to the Press.)


BATH, Sept. 3.-About 5000 people vera at
Topsham fair grounds this afternoon. The
grand stand was crowded and seats of the
Town Hall in front. Many teams were On the
ground. The orators stand was in the road in
front. Hon. VIM, Rogers called the assembly
to order The officers of the meeting wera w.
E. Hogan, Bath, President; sixty vice pres-
dents from different sections of the county in
cluding ex-Mayor Ledyard, John 81. Kimball,
Henry W. Swantop, Elijah Upton, B. w.
Morse, John s. Elliott, David Crocker, VIM.
L. Donnell. Chas F. Hayden, Geo. Moulton,
Jr., Gardiner G. Deering, VIM. E. Corliss,
Thomas G. Harris, John D. Bibber of
Bath; VIM. L. Crosby, Arrowsic; R. D. Spear,
Bowdoinham; F. S. Adams, Bowdoin; W. G.
Crosby, Arrowsic; A. B. Williams, West
Bath; B. +. Hinckley, Georgetown; John Fl.
Stacey, Phippsburg; j. S. Chapman, Col. j.
W. Spaulding, Geo. B. Randlette of Rich.
mond; Wildes P. Walker, Esq. (Applause
for this names Isaac e. Mallett, James Cox,
Topsham; John Gilmore, F. Tibbetts, Wool
wich.
Congressman Reeds witty excorlation of the
Democratic party was heartily enjoyed. He
said that it had "not one idea that ran clear"
A voice, "Yes one-to get in" daughter.
Mr.. Reed vowed that the speaker had anti
cipated him.
Mr.. Blaine arrived during Mr.. Reeds speech
and was enthusiastically received. In his own
courtly way he met an old gentleman from the
country. He deprecated the remark of the
chairman introducing him as "the next Presi-
dent When Mr.. Blaine who was in excel
lent voice concluded his brief speech, 81 could
hear that man talk all night" hearer said.
Then came the ringing eloquence of the
inspired and blind orator, Judge West of Ohio
followed by speeches from the Rev,
Geo. W. Pepper of Ohio, the Irish-American
orator; Hon. A. W. Beard of Massachusetts,
all of which won frequent applause and laugh
ter. w. Z. Hogan made brilliant opening
speech. Old Ssgadahoc ON Monday will give
a proud vote for Robbie and Blaine.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
MAINE.
Criminals Arraigned.

BATH, Sept 3.-Docite Nadeau of Oldtown,
and Francis st. Almond CT Fort Kent, were
this m orning arraigned u the District Court
the former for passing counterfeit money, and
the latter for smuggling. Both plead not
guilty. The trial will take place tomorrow.
Irish American Blaine and Logan Club.
BANGOR, Sept. Am Irish-American
Blaine and Logan Club of 6S members was
formed here tonight, but five of whom ever
voted the Republican ticket.
Result of "a Drunken Row.
A terrible affair occurred Sunday night at
Portage Lake, near Ashland. Two men
named John Frazier and Welch, crazed With
liquor, went to the house of Edward Fox, and
when requested to leave knocked him sense
less. Fox's son came to the rescue, and a ter
rible fight ensued between him and Frazier,
both using knives and slashing each other ter
ribly, Frazier having his nose cut off in the
melee. The arrival of help put an end to the
combat Fox was badly cut on the arm
Injured by a Runaway Horse.
DOVER, N. H., Sept. 4.-This evening at
Great Works, South Berwick, as L. f. York, q
prominent citizen of York, Me-, was returning
home from the Granite Park fair, his horse
ran away, and he was thrown out and serious
ly injured, bones being broken and receiv.
ing internal injuries.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
OLD OXFORD ALIVE.
ROusiDg Republican Rally at sSu,h Paris
Fully Two Thousand People Present.
Especial to the Press.)


SOUTH PARIS, Sept 3.-There was an i'm
mense gathering OF people at the fair grounds
between South Paris and Norway this after
noon to listen to Hon. William Gibson of Ohio
and Hon. j. G. Burrows of Michigan. The
farmers teams from the surrounding towns,
commenced to pour in long before noon, and
they continued to arrive until fully two thou
sand people, representing nearly every town in
Oxford county, were in attendance. The
South Paris, Norway and West Paris bands
were in attendance and there was the greatest
OF enthusiasnn. Both speakers were in excel
lent trim and were frequently applauded.
There has been but one Democratic rally at
this place and the Democrats are making no
public demonstrations whatever, but it is very
evident that they are on the old still hunt
trail as there is vast deal of riding around
the country done by the more active
Democrats of the county and the nearer the
time OF election the greater their activity.
Whether there has been any barrel tapped in
this county or not, means have been found to
keep large number of the more prominent
Democratic leaders of the county constantly
on the road
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
GENERAL NEWS.

Samuel Lowden, builder in New York, is said
by his creditors to have run away with large
amount of money belonging to them.
At the Wisconsin Republican convention yester-
day the present State officers were renominated by
acclamation, and the convention adjourned with
three cheers for Blaine and Logan.
A largely attended meeting of Ohio woolgrowers
was held at Columbus yesterday. Resolutions were
adopted pledgng political support only to tariff
men.
The Texas Republican convention decided yester-
day that it was inexpedient to place State ticket
In the teld, and recommended that Republicans
support the Independent candidates.
The third day of the New England fair at Max
chester, N H., opened yesterday with fine weather
Although the temperature was most uncomfortable
warm, the attendance was very large, there being
upwares of $4,000 people upon the grounds.
The affairs of the Bankers' and Merchants Tile
rom day to day, and the creditors OF the concern
re mereilessly pressing Chains against it. Another
Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
THE GRANGERs.
Second Day of Their State Reunion at Old
Orchard Perfect Weather and PrOntn-
BILE Meetings.

OLD ORCHARD, Sept. 8.
A perfect day at Old Orchard is something
nsver to be forgotten, and that "something' il
has been the good fortune OF the Patrons of
Husbandry to enjoy today. About 8, 900 Gran
gers are domlciled at the cottages and hotels.
The Ocean House entertains 200. Among the
more prominent members we notice Worthy
State Master Hon. Frederick Robie, Past Mas
ters Nelson Ham and Hon. D. II. Thing, Hon.
z. A. Gilbert, s. L. Boardmau, OF the Home
Farm; &c. II. Brown, Norway Advertiser;
Prot. G. L. Whitney, Past Lecturer of the
Michigan State Grange. The morning was
spent Il recreation and social converse a de-
licious Clam bake sent forth its savory odor AZ
moon, put the Grangers seem not to take kind
ly to the summer bivave and We fear Mr.. Ba-
ker did not rec3ive sufficient encouragement
to bake-r-nother.
just before the meeting WAS called to order.
the speakers aud chief officers of the State
Grange, with their ladies', were photographed
upon the platform.
Worthy State Ma ter Hon Frederick Robie
opened the meeting with a brisf address, His
Excellency cordially welcomed tue members
of the various subordinate oranges from the
garden county OF Aroostook TO the breezy hills
OF Old Oxford. The youUg men aud women
were advised to stay upon the farm and enioy
the truest Independence known to mau
Hon. D. Fl. Thing of NJ VernoD, lecturer
Of the State Grange, was tle next speaker.
The practical results OF the meeting vera
specially dwelt on by Mr.. ThiRg. The social,
moral, educational and material advancement
OF the people was declared to be tns prime OBJ
ject of the grange organization. The need Of
the practical in school aud college was urged.
Hon. q. A. Gilbert, secretary Of the State
board of Agriculture, followed Mr.. Thing,
Mr.. Gilbert pursued the line Of thought began
by the former speaker. State aid TO agricul-
ture, the Agricultural College, and the rela-
tion OF the several agricultural societies to the
farming interests of Maine were the principal
themes of his discourse.
The closing speech, by S. L. Boardman Of
the Home Farm, was listened to with pleasure
and profit.
Music was furnished by the chorus choir un-
der direction of e. S. Morris of Biddeford and
a German band.
AT the committee meeting held last evening
the following were chosen as a committee 10
examine and report what, If any, legislation is
needed touching the manufacture and sale of
oleomsrgarine and all impure butter: II. A.
Hart, Portland; j. II. Taylor, Biddeford;
Daniel Fields, Auburn; @. Emmons, Bidder
ford Mrs. Q. A Briggs, Oxford; Mrs. Nellie
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
Proposals for Rip Rap Granite.

ENGINEER OFFICE, q. S. ARMY,
NEWPORT, X. l., Aug. 28, 1884.
GEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate will be re-
y ceived at this office until II o'clock, noon, on
Monday, the twenty-secoDd (22d) day of September,
of bidders, for extending the eastern Breakwater in
Stonington Harbor Conn.
The amount TO be expended for stone is about
$4,000.
The United States reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals.
Specifications, blank proposals and fall informa-
tion to the manner of bidding, conditions to be
observed by bidders, and terms of contract and pay
ment, will be furnished on application to this Office
GEORGE H. ELLIOT
Lieut.. Col. of Engineers
sop3 d6t
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
DRIVEN TO THE WALL.
The Defendants in the Blaine Libel
Suit Not Ready for Trial.
THEY saw THEY WILL NOT BE
READY BEFORE NOVEMBER.

INDIANAPoLIs Sept. BIN the United States
District Court today, Judge Woods overruled the
demurrer filed by the defence in theBlaine-Sentnel
suit. The Attorneys for the defence appeared and
announced that the SentinePs answer would be
ready tomorrow, and Mr.. Blaine's counsel waived
Sentines counsel say that it viii not be possible or
lhem TO be ready for trial before November fer the
reason tnat most OF their witnesses live long dis
tanee from Indianapolis, and great deal of work
Will be REQUIRED in taking depssifions
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
The Prohibitionists.

CHICAGO, Sept. 3,-Wm. Daniels, the prohi-
bition candidate for Vice President, delivered
an address at Lake Bluff yesterday afternoon,
He devoted himself principally to an account
OF what had been accomplished by the Prohi-
bitionists in Maryland The Prohibition party
was, he said, the only one which is honest in
its promises of introducing reform, and he
predicted that inside OF very few years the
Prohibitionists would be sweepingly trium'
phant.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
The Pacific Rank

BOSTON, Sept. SIN the U. s. Court Judges
Gray and Nelson this afternoon gave an opinion in
the noted case of Linus NJ. Price, Receiver VS..
Lewis Coleman, Macah Dyer, Jr, John Sheppard
and II Others directors of the Pacific Bank A
hear the result The case was up on demurrer and
Judge Gray in brief opinion sustained the de-
murrers of the several directors with costs and
allowed the plaintiff one month in which to amend
and # the same is not done within that time the suit
will be dismissed.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
Poor Legislation by the Democratic Con-
gress, Showing its Notwithstanding I'm
dians and TrOnbIe Imminent.

HELENA, Mon, Sept. 3.-MaiI advices report a
threatened outbreak of Indians at Poplar River
agency, in Northwestern Montana. The six thou
sand Indians stationed there have been the past
year receiving only half rations. They managed to
exist by eating their dogs and killing cattle the
ranches. One stockman, for the protection of his
nerds, withdrew as far as possible from the agency,
and this left the Indians with only the rations is
sued by the government They are hungry and dis
contented and threaten that unless they better
fed to go on the war path
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
Proposals for Dredging.
ENGINEER OFFICE, q. S. ARMY,

ENGINEER OFFICE, Q. 5. ARMY,
NEWPORT, X. l.. Aug. 20, 1884.
SEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS, in dupli-
- cate, will be received at this office until IL
O'Clock, noon on Tuesday. the twenty-third (23d)
day of September next, at which time they will be
opened in presence of Bidders for dredging under
each of the following appropriations made by the
Act of Congress of July 9th, 1884:
Improvement OF Newport Harbor, R. l., $4,000.
improvement OF Pawtucket River, R. l., $50 900.
The United States reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals.
Specifications, blank proposals, and full informa-
ton as to the manner of bidding, conditions to be
observed by bidders and terms of contract and pay
nent will De furnished on application to this office
GEORGE III. ELLIOT,
sep3d6t Lieut. Col. Of Engineers.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
kindergarten.
ST. CATHARINE'S HALL,
Bowdoin College

EXAMINATIONS for admission to college will
II be held at the Cleveland Lecture Room, Mas
sachusetts Hail. on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, July
i1th and 18th, and on FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
Sept. 18th and 18th, beginning each day at 80 A.
M. All candidates must be present Friday
morning.
ALPHEUS S. PACKARD
Acting President.
Brunswick. June 21st. 1884. in24d&wtsep13
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
SPORTING.


BANGOR, SEPT. .3.-The races for the Maine
Colt Stakes was trottsd ere today at Maple.
wood Park and resulted as follows:
Two-Year Olds-Purse S155; won by B. G.
Weloon's in two straight heats; best time ESQ,
lowering the record in the State 10 seconds.
Four Year Olds-Won by M. McKusic's of Calais
b. $. Bloodmont, in two straight heats; best time
254.
Five-Year olds-Purse $155; won by b. m. Ga
zelle owned by C. II. Smith of Portland, in three
straight heats; best time 2.46.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
Attempt to Burn a Town.

HELENA, Sept. 4.-Another attempt to burn Mis-
soula, Mon.. was made last night. pile of oil.
soaked kinding wood was ignited in a stable near
the burned district but was extinQuished, strong
force OF extra police is patrolling
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04

PORTSMOUTH, Sept. 3.-Mr. Blaine arrived here
at 8 O'Clock, He was enthusiastically received by
large crowd at the depot and stood ON the plat
form OF his special car. He spoke briefly and then
started at once for Manchester.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04

GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
CHANGE OF TIME.

On and after MONDAY, Sth inst, train
leaving at $50 p. m. for Montreal will
be discontinued, and train now leaving
for Montreal and Quebec. Trains for
Lewiston will leave at 7.15 a. m, LIS
and 5 20 ppm. Mixed mail for G0rham
at 1886 a. m.
JOSEPH HICKSON, Gen'I Manager.
Sep4 sn3t
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
PRATT'S ASTRAL OIL.

Use no other in your Oil Stoves and save the
inconvenience of Smoke and Odor. For sale in
any quantity by w. w. WHEPPLE S& CO.,
81 Market Square. Delivered free of expense.
jly26 eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04

The nomination of Endicott was made unanimous
The balance of the ticket was completed as follows
Lieut. Governor, JAS. S. Grinnel, Springfed Secre
and Receiver, Gen. Charles Marsh, Springfield; Au-
ditor, Jno. Hopkins, Mlllbury; Attorney General,
John W. Cummings Fall River.
resolution was then adopted pledeing support
to the candidates named.
The Convention at a. 20 adiournad
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.
The indications for New England today are
generally fair weather, stationary tenn
perature, and south to west winds.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
l11.27 P. MI
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
THE OLD WORLD.


PARIS, Sept. Sat Madras, British India, there
six deaths at Toulon today, and II in Perpignon
and the suburbs during the "a hours ending last
night.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04

LONDON, Sept. 3.-Great alarm prevails at Ell
Hedjas, Arabia, over the revolt of the arabs and
surround Yemen. The governor of Mecca was or
dered to send troops to the relief of the town but
replied that he was unable to do SO because of dis
affection among his own tribes. Eight thousand
more troops will be sent from Constantinople.