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The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

seventy-five ex Federal and Con federate soldiers assembled in tn, school house in Clifton on the Att inst, for the purpose of passing resolutions of condolence on the death of Gen. U. s. Grant.
 The meeting was called to orde, by Judge Wm. R. Mccormick, who stated in n plnin and concise manner the object of the meeting; On motion of Judge. Goodwin, the chairman was empowered to appoint c committee of six to draft resolutions expressive of the sympathy and sorrow felt by all classes of citizens at the de- mise of America's greatest chief tain. The following gentlemen were appointed: F. L. B. Good win, chairman; Dr. Firing, Pablo Salcido, D. Mann, H. NJ. Van Hook, E. A. Cutter.
 The committee immediately re- turned the following, which were unanimously adopted:
 Whereas, We the citizens of Clifton have learned with pro- found regret that Gen. U. S. Grant, at one time Commander in- Chief of the army of the United States, and for eight years Chief Executive of the Republic, has responded to the last roll call, and joined the innumerable caravan which moves to the pale realms of shade; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That We, the citizens of Clifton and vicinity, Federals and ex-Confederates, without party utilization and with no preju- dice, but in charity with all the world, do hereby express our sin cere sorrow that the hero of the nation has been numbered with those who have gone before.
 Resolved, That 1t is the ex- pression of this meeting that in the death of the illustrious soldier and statesman the nation has sus- tained an irreparable loss.
 Resolved, That this expression of condolence be forwarded to Col. F. D. Grant, with the request that through him it be conveyed to Mrs. Grant and the family of the deceased hero.
 Resolved, That these resolu- tions be furnished to the press of the Territory for publication.
 F. l.. B. GOODWIN,
 J. l.. VAN HOOK, PABLO SALcEDo,
 D. MANN,
 E. A. CUTTER,
 D. J. PRIxa.
 A call was made for Judge Goodwin, who responded, and in an eloquent and stirring speech reviewed the career of Grant from Fort Donaldson to the sur render of Yicksburg, picturing the incidents of the war so true and wildly as to bring back to those present remembrances of their hardships, gone through with in days gone by, when ar rayed against each other in deadly strife.
 As the meeting had accom- plished its object, it was moved and seconded to adjourn.
 WI. R. McCoRNIcK,
 Chairman. HARRY DEvERE, Secretary.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

Arrests for smoking opium have been made in Clifton, and the officers seem determined that the statute, as amended by the last Legislature, shall be enforced. The growing evil should be nipped in the bud.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

At an early hour Sunday morn ing the atmosphere WAS purified by a thunder storm, and the face of nature refreshed by 2 copious ehower.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

H. A. Gould, who represents the Hercules Giant Powder Com pany, passed several days in Cliff ton last week. He was warmly greeted by his former friends, and added to those who knew him previous to his coming.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

NJ. P. Stevens, who went to Mexico some weeks since, has re- turned to Clifton, and his friends, who were fearful that he had fallen in with the Apaches, are relieved at his coming.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

We are pleased to learn that our venerable friend, Mir. I. N. Stevens, who has been quite i'll, is convalescent, and his recovery is soon anticipated.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

We regretted to learn that Mrs. Riddle, of North Clifton, was numbered with those who were on the malarial list. From Dr. Firing we learn that she is convalescent, and will, doubtless, in a few days be entirely restored to health.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

The visits of Dr. Firing to North Clifton have been frequent cf late' We regret to learn that there are several cases of malarial fever ir that locality.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

We learn from Mr. Colquhoun that Dr. J. J. Miller left San Francisco last Friday to visit friends in Oregon.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

Steve Conrad, who has been ab- cent several weeks for the benefit of his health, returned Friday and resumed his position at the Long fellow incline.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

Mir. James Colquhoun, the eff cient superintendent of the Ari- zona Copper Company's smelters, returned on yesterdays train after an absence of several weeks, during which time he visited some of the points of interest in Cali fornia and Mexico. He expressed himself as delighted with the climate, etc, of California, but was not tavorably impressed with the condition of affairs in Mexico. Judging from appearances, we should say that the trip agreed with Air. CoIIuhoGu.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

Willie Moore, an attache of the CLARION, is numbered with the sick people of North Clifton.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

District Attorney P. J. Bolan, A. RI. Patterson and Sheriff Craw- ford were among the arrivals in Clifton Monday evening from the county seat.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

In every village, hamlet, town ana city in the civilized world there is a unanimity of sentiment on the death of Gen. Grant. The world mourns the death of an illustrious soldier and statesman.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

Mir. George Ewart, bookkeeper for the Arizona & New Mexico Railroad, left on Tuesdays train for Clifton, where he will make e his headquarters in future. George is a good, quiet citizen, and leaves many warm friends here.-Advance.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

J. D. Barnes, Esq, agent for the Equitable Life Insurance Company, is paying Clifton q busi- ness visit.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

Mir. 0. P. Boyer, representing the Betterton house at Deming, passed Sunday last in Clifton.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

Burt Dunlap, one of the Super visors and principal stockmeu of Graham county, has the contract for supplying beef to Forts Thomas and Apache, but by req son of the withdrawal of the troops from those posts for ser vices in the field, he does not find the contract as profitable as he had hoped. Southwestern Stock man.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05
Married.

yoELCKEL- GLENNON-At Solomon ville A. T., Aug. g. by Justice W. D. Frazee, Louis voelckel to Miss Sarah Glennon.
 The groom is member of the firm of Neese & Voelckel, and Graham county's efficient Deputy Treasurer. The brideis the young est daughter of our well-known jailer, Mir. c. Glennon. The CHA RIoN joins with the many friends of the bride and groom Tn wishing them a pleasant journey through life together.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

Buy the New Home Sewing Machine. Best in use. At the Arizona Copper Co.'s Store.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

Louis Abraham, of the Clifton Hotel barber shop, has renovated, repapered and otherwise improved his shop-oil cloth on the floor, water pipes supplying the lavatory and modern improvements added, so that his place assumes the style and proportions of a metropolitan institution. There is no barber shop in the Territory which pre- sents q more artistic and at tractive appearance. It is credit to the proprietor and an orna- ment to Clifton.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

We have conversed with many patrons of the public school in Clifton, and there seems to be a unanimous voice that Prof. Stow ell should be retained, provided he will accept the offer. Mir. Stowell made many friends by his prompt action when the Clifton Guards were called to the front. We suggest that the trustees can not do better than relegate to him the position formerly occupied.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-08-05

There are nine prisoners confined in the county jail awaiting trial. We trust that Albino Aguirre will shortly increase the number to ten.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-08
PLAIN TALK.
General Logan Forcibly Expresses His
Opinion of Carter Harrisou.

General Logan Eorcibly Expresses His
Opinion of Carter Harrison.
CHICAGO, April THE political excitement
incidental to the municipal election in Chicago
today, has been intensified to fever heat by the
attack made last Saturday night upon Mayor
Carter Harrison by Gen. John A. Logan A
few nights ago at large Democratic meeting
the Mayor openly charged that some little
time prtor to the trial of Mackin and Gala
CHER for election frauds certain parties connect
ed with the prosecution had offered to provide
3 loop-hole for the escape Of the defendants on
conditions that Mackin should secure the CO.
operation of q sufficient number of Democratic
members OF the Legislature to enable the Re-
publicans to secure majority ON joint ballot.
United States District Attorney Tuthill and
Gen. Logan were mentioned as being privy to
the alleged scheme. Saturday night General
Logan spoke to an immense meeting OF Repub-
.licans at Battery D armory. His address was
mercll6sS arraignment of Harrison'S admins
istraton, and wheI he came to the Mayor's
speech he became greatly excited. Suddenly
he paused for moment, and then raising his
voice, be shouted:
Gus, vilianous fa,sehood. He is a vile infamous
liar, poltroon and a coward.
For moment the audience sat speecblees.
then there was murmur of SURPRISE followed
BY round after round of applause. When quiet
mad been restored, General Logan again ad-
yanced to the front of the platform and said in
stentorian tones:
l again pronounce Harrison a vile, infamous
slanderer, poltroon, a coward. / repeat this re-
marx that the press may get it correctly and that
may not be misunderstood.
He then took his seat,
In what manner, il any, Mayor Harrison
will respond to this attack is net vet known,
but there are unconfrmed reports that he has
addressed letter to Gen. Logan demanding
an apology and retractiop. The matter creates
great sensation, especially at political head
quarters. 1t is an interesting fact that while
Gen. Logan was speaking Mayor Harrison was
repeating his charges at North Side meeting.
and reading an affidavit from member of the
legisIature in confederation
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-08
The Ausu.,a A..nuI, Cane.

Frank Mayo, young Frenchman twsnay-
ty-6Ye years OF age, was the victim OF COW
aldly assault Monday evening. He had been
drinking heavily and while in this condition
returned home Here he had an alteration
with his father whom he struck. and then
rushing out of the house in a fit OF drunken
rage, seized pole that stood conveniently
near aud amused himself for several moments
by smashing squares Of glass out OF the win
dows. Then evidently firing of this amuse.
ment be started up Gas House Hill where he
was found few hours later by passer-by tot
ally unconscious and bleeding proiusely from q
cut on the head. Help was summoned and the
sufferer carried to his home. DR.. Martin was
sent for and found that the principal cut was
on the front part of the head about two inches
above the forehead. Besides this there were
several smaller cuts and bruises, but none of
them were dangerous. The principal wound
is very bad one although not fatal. It was
evidently made by a steel-stake or some like
implement. No arrests have been made as
yet, although warrants are out for the arrest Of
the father and two or three others suspected OF
complicjty in the affair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-08
Grant and the Reporter.
ResenIing Criticism ON a ''MedaI man1-
Keeping the Temper.
ALBANY Journal.)


In May, 1882, the writer chanced to be
staying for few days at the Palmer House
in Chicago, when General and Mrs. Grant
stopped there for a couple of days when on
their way to their Galena home, think.
President Arthur had just nominated Wal
ter Evans 10 be commissioner of internal
revenue, position which he has filed with
great credit, and from which he has just
been ousted by the fortunes of politics.
In the midst of call upon the dlstin-
guished couple, there was rap at the door
which the general answered in person. A
messenger of the hotel handed him card
which he read, and then said; "You may
tell the gentleman that do not wish to see
him. Remember and tell him exactly what
1 say," and closed the door. "Whyi Ulyssp
said Mrs. Grant in marked surprise. "What
is the matter? Why did you not say you
were engaged and could not see himT" "Be-
cause" he replied in his astonshingly calm,
substantial way, "If had done that he
would have waited or come again, and do
not want to see him, and thought best to
be honest with him.. "But who was II and
what was the matter?' queried the wife.
swell, it was reporter of the. lean
stand it to entertain representatives OF news
papers which abuse me, but am going to
draw the line on papers which abuse other
men ON the sole ground that they are friends
of mine. Last night this paper denounced
the President for nominating Mr.. Evans for
commissioner on internal revenue on the
groundlthat he was a medal man." "a
what?" she said. "What is a medal man?"
"Why they mean a man who voted for me In
the convention here" Womanly impulsive-
ness could contain itself no longer and with
downright emphasis she said "You did
right Ulyss. Pd have told the fellow to go
to the Old Harry"
Then he laughed at her expense and re-
piled: 'Well, my dear, would not have
done as you would. One exposes his weak
ness when he lets his enemy know that he
has been wounded. If you lose your temper
you lose your head and give the other fellow
a chance to put in his most damaging work
before you recover your senses" And then
he branched outinto charming dissertation
upon the Importance of keeping cool, thinx-
ing all the time, aud letting the other fellow
get mad, and he illustrated from his own ex-
periences In most intensely interesting
manner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-08
Thatcher Post Campfire.


The campfire given by Thatcher Post at
their ball, No. 453i Congress street, last night,
was most enjoyable affair and was largely
attended. After justice had been done to the
coed things upon the tables, the following
sentiments and responses were mads
The City Of Portland-May we as an organiza-
tion be credit to the city we love as our home;
and the lest wish we can make in her behalf is,
that sne may always be favored in the selection
of her chief magistrate as she ia during the present
term.
Responded to by Hon. John w. Deering,
Mayor.
Grand army Of the RepEblic-Pledged to no
party, scot or faction, but tolerant with all, and
ready helper of the needy.
In the exercise of charity true to country and
fraternal to all,-this Post hopes to take place
in the estimation Of our fellow citizens second to
none.
Responded to Maj. A. A. Nickerson, Asst.
Inspector Gen. G. A. R., Dept. of Maine.
Post Bosacorth, No. Q, Dept. of Maine, G.. A. r.
Thatcher greets you as its elder BROTHER holds out
the right hand fraternally; asks you to treat our
shortcomings charitably, and desires to join with
you in loyalty promoting the worthy objects Of
order.
Responded to by Commander r. K. Galley,
Bosworth Post, G. A. r.
The ladies of Thatcher Relief Corps-Last but
by no means least, we give you 'fIhe Ladies' %
complete. As the poet sings:
o, woman, in our hours Of ease
Uncertain coy and hard to please;
When pain and anguish wiring the brow
minstering angel, thoui
Responded to by Mrs. John Williams.
The Medical PROFESSIONAL skillful physician is
one of the greatest blessings in any community.
Responded to by S. G. Sylvester, NJ, D.
The .Pdr-Like the soldier, their duty Is the up
holding of good government. May the relations
between the two be always cordial.
Responded to by A. f. Moulton, Esq.
The Order Of knights Of Pythias-With F. c. L.
upon banners aud r. Z. Is. upon theirs, we
claim brotherhood with them through that golden
link "charty" "The greatest of these is charity
Responded to by Past chancellor Thomas G..
Loring, Longfellow Lodge, Knights of PSthias,
Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-08
Louis Riel.
Family History Of the Man who is Boihsr-
ing abe Canadians.
New York Times.

New York Times.
Louis Riel, the Saskatchewan rebel, has .
notable ancestry. HIS grandfather, Jean
Baptiste Riel, settled in the northwest in
1910, and was one of the ablest of the North
west Company's officers. His Oldest son,
Louis, was born in 1917 at lie a la Crosse,
not far from where the Louis of our day is
now exploiting. Louis, senior, was educat-
ed in Lower Canada, and in 1889 entered the
Hudson Bay Company's employ. Religl-
GUS feelings have controlled the entire faml-
ly at different times, and this trapper clerk
was novice for two years among the Oblato
Fathers. Nine miles or so from prosperous
Winnepeg, in the little settlement of st.
Vital, still stands the old homestead of the
Rlels Beneath its rafters the wrinkled
mother of the present leader of the hetis,
enjoys quiet life. The strife between the
Hudsol's Bay Fur Company, the most gigan-
tic monopoly ever established on this side Of
the Atlantic, and the French Metis began
years and years ago. Louis senior died In
1864. Perhaps no act of his energetic life
was more Characteristic than when in the
court room of Fort Garry, in 1S49, he boldly
arose aud declared his half breed friend
Guillaume Sayer beyond the jurisdiction Of
the Hudson Bays military authorities and
one-sided judges. He practically gave a
death blow to the monopoly and established
free fur traffic. His son, Louis Riel, Lord
Wolseley's ancient enemy, inherited many
of the fathers traits. OF $4,000 half breeds
he is the idol; he has chained them to him
by his gift of fiery eloquence and by his un-
daunted courage. Since 1872 he has dwelt
among his people, making only two eastern
visits-one to Ottawa as representative
elect from his district in the Parliament
houses; the other as temporary inmate Of
OF an insane retreat from Montreal. He is
not the same man in this struggle that he
was in 1870. His courage is that feverish
kind which seeks always for excitement up-
til its possessor finally is spent with its force.
The people whose cause he fights have sut-
fered at the hands of the provincial govern
ment, and inch by inch their land is slipping
from them. In the struggle for supremacy
il may not be difficult to foretell who will be
the victor, but bloodtbirsty, half insane, ss
he now stands at bay, Louis Riel will not be
forgotten in the northwest as leader of his
people, the French metis,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-08
IMPRISONED MINERS.
Further Particulars from the Raven
Run (Pa.) Colliery Disaster.
No Possibility Of Rescuing the Men and
the Mine is i'm Ruins.

SHENANDOAH, Pa, April THE cave-in at
Uuyler colliery, at Raven Run, near here, is
even more serious than was at first reported.
The exploring parties which have attempted
to enter the mine, report that it is a complete
wreck, and that all hopes of rescuing the i'm
prlsoned miners alive have been abandoned.
The slope is 700 feet deep, and is divided in
to four lifts. The ten men now in the mine
were in the lower lift, and the place is closed
to the bottom of the first lift, 400 feet above
There were three openings to the mine, an air
hole and two slopes, and all these are closed
below the first lift
The dangerous condition OF the mine not on
~ prevents rescuing parties from doing any
work, but forbids even thorough examina-
tion Of the works The conclusion ca used by
the fall was so great that the mine cars at the
foot OF the first lift we're forced up the slope,
distance of 80 feet.
Miners who are acquainted with the work
lngs, declare that it ia not only impossible to
rescue the men alive, but are doubtful whether
even their bodies can be recovered. In their
judgment also, the colliery is complete wreck.
LATER.
SHENANDOAH, Pa, April IA partial abate-
ment OF the excitement at the seems OF the
Raven Run disaster today, makes it poss ible
70 determine more accurately the result and
extent OF, the cavern. The tan imprisoned
miners must now be dead, although no effort
has been spared in their behalf. The damage
to the colliery Is not quite as great as at first
reported, although it Is doubtful whether it
will ever be reopened. 1t may take months to
recover the bodies of the victims
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-08
A Novel Contest.

To the Teachers and Students Of Fryeburg
academy:
Believing that it would promote the cause of
education and intellectual improvement in
both institutions, we, the students of Bridgton
Academy, propose that an entertainment shall
be given at Bridgton Centre, or any other
neutral place which may be agreed upon, by
an equal number of participants from each
academy. This entertainment is proposed to
test and exhibit to the public the literary and
musical abilities OF two institutions that we
would compare, with 40 other than feeling of
friendly rivalry. We do not desire, nor will
not agree to restrict this exhibition to any mar
ticular branch but wish a fair camparisou OF
the relative abilities of the two schools in each
aud every way. Unless they (the students OF
Fryeourg) may desire otherwise, we would
limit the contestants to students, allowing
teachers to participate only in music and elo-
cution. and that mono except present members
shall take part.
We do not desire to dictate the programme,
bat will simply give an outline of what we
should consider would DO an impartial mode of
competition, viz. An equal number of decla-
nations and rectations, an equal number Of
musical parts (both vocal and instrumental), a
debate on some interesting topic, and any
other exercise which falls within the scope OF
the two academies.
We will meet committee at Hiram to ar
range the necessary details.
G. B. Chandler, Miss M. T. Whitney, o. O.
Harrington, Miss M. L. Wilson, K. e. Russell,
Miss e. NJ Merrill, Il. NJ. Field, Miss III. NJ.
York, committee OF arrangements.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-08
RIEL'S REBELLION.

CHICAGO, April THE Daily News Win
nlpeg specia says that courier sent from
6atsleiold three days ago has telegraphed the
Hudson Bay Company there are 200 men and
l0O women and children beseiged in the bar
racks ana under cover of the cannon. The
police sallied into the town and secured
enough provisions to last the besieged three
months. Half the indians who were beseiging
Battleford have started for Montana honing to
induce the American Indians to join them,
aVailing themselves of the present uprising.
The settlers of Alberta territory held me ct
Ing two days ago at New Calgary and form ed
the alberta" settlers right society. Itwas
decided to demand of the government imme
diste settlement Of land claims, allowance of
nall breed claims and representation in the
dominion House. These demands were tele-
grapbed to Sir John A. Macdonald. In case
OF refusal It was decided to resort to arms and
join the half breeds.