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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-02
A Prosperous Florida Negro.

II. X. Morrell writes to the Gardiner
Home Journal as follows:
Ny experience in Florida has done much
to do away with my prejudice against the
negro. The eolored race here compares
f8vorably IN physique and intelligence with
the native white, and for fathfulness in
work, and for trustfaIness to their employers
interests they are the full equal of any man
| ever had. White, Mr.. Browns mani
walks five miles to bis work every morning.
and back at night. He will follow the pillow
all day. and be iwitched off his feet among
the palmetto roots every ten minutes, and
walk home through the woods after dark
and all for a dollar day, and board him
self. | never saw him the least out of sorts,
but always the same invariably good
natured, jolly man, with fund of humor
and sense that would do honor 10 Uncle
Esek" of the Century. | went out to
his place one day, and it was as much as the
best pair of mules in town could do to make
the distance in one hour and half
What would the poorest toiler in Maine
think Of such labor? Do you think White
considers his lot hard one Not bit of it.
He thinks he has got mighty fine chance
and would eheerfuis work all night, if nee
essary. Last evening after fighting that fire,
Till after dark, he and his brothers slowed
sway ton or two of cotton seed under the
house. to keep il from the rain. Bless his
shiny black face He has a heart white as
the whitest, and shall remember his cheer
full laugh, and the merry twinkle of his eye.
as some joke would penetrate his curly
pate. He will be one of the men ] shall
long to see, when good distance away from
/ the sunny south. He reminds me Of some
of the men whom Livingstone writes about.
He has AGO acres of as good land as there is
in Florida, which he preempted. and several
( of his brothers own farms around him. He
( has been offered - 900 for his farm.
/ Commissioner Black has issued the fol-
I lowing circular: To advance any one pen
sion claim out of its order is TO retard by
so much the adjustment, of thousands Of
/ others which precede it in the order of FL
ing. To prevent fraudulen, imposiiions on
the pension Office it is announced that no
! claims will be made special, that is, taken
out of their order, unless such reasons
are shown IN writing as will, in the jadg-
/ ment OF Commissioner, warrant such sc-
ton. Mere statements of claimants them
selves, uneorroborated by those of disin-
terested persons, are not TO be deemed suf-
heient to warrant such special action.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-02

= CIV Advertisements.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-02

In Buffalo, New York, Friday night,
Music Hall and the St Louis Roman Cath
Ollie church adjoining were destroyed by fire.
One lie was LOST and large amount of
property. including one Of the Oldest and
finest German libraries IN the country, MSS
DESTROYED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
AcrIoN on TnE sUEz cANAL coMMIssIoN.

PARIS, May 5.-The Suez Canal Commission
decided to exempt Egypt and Turkey from the In
terdcton from acts OF hostility in the landing OF troops
on ts banks provided these become necessary
for the defence OF Egypt Several Powers represented
on the Commission however have made certain reser
vaions In regard the exercise OF these privileges by
Turkey aud Egypt.
The subcommittee OF the Commission .sod daily ses-
sions The result gradual merging OF the English
and French drafts for future policy for the MANAGE
OF the canal The progress toward TINS result is
said to he satisfactory to every one concerned.
The report OF the commission viii be submitted 10 tho
international conference which 10 be held In Paris IN
uy Tho question OF the neutrality OF the Canal will
lie reserved for the consideration OF the conference
The Commissions report will recommend that when
Ept IA unable to ensure the defence OF the approaches
10 the canal the charge OF such defence VIII devove
upon Turkey, without the right to delegate II 10 other
movers The report Will also recommend thSt an Inter
national commission analogous to tho Danubian Com
mission be appointed 10 have supervision over the
cnnnl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
ELoPEMENr ENDING IN SUICIDE.

MONTREAL, May 5 Especial. About six
months ago there to Montreal from New-fork
handsome young couple who rented house from Miss
Bsonnete in this city where they lived together as nus
band and wife for three months, when the man disap
peared The girl In despair and tsd her story to
Miss Bissonnette Her name she said, was Gussie Mar
tin Her parents who well-todo people holdinga
good position in NewYork society. tried to force her to
marry man whom she greatly disked and she eopcd
with the lover Of her choice. Made reckless by her
abandonment, the girl gave herself 10 life OF shame
and Miss Bssonnette requested her to leave the house
on Monday tue girl was found lying on the moor OF her
room In an unconscious state, all her clothes being
covered with black snuff She died in the Notre Dame
Hospital this morning. She Is supposed 10 have poiS
nned herself by eating the snuff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
THE VETERANS AT GETTYSBURG

GETTYSBURG, Penn, May (SpeciaD.-To-
day the OF the1st Army Corps surveyed tho
scenes OF operations and identified and marked this
positions occupied by various regiments on The first "
OF the battle. Tho inspection led by Colonel
Bachelor, who, General Socum said at the camp
fire last night. possesses accurate and perfect
knowledge OF the positions occupied BY each brigade
during the battle than does the who commanded.
The afternoon spent by Colonel Baehelder General
Crawford and others, including Congressman Warner
who commanded an 0hio regiment in Crswfords Diyi-
sOn IN fixing positions occupied By tho regiments
OF that division OF the 5th Corps during the second aud
third days the battle This duty called the visitors
to the eft OF the Union ues and Little Round
Top aud Z" Devils Den" In order 10 preserve tho
natural of this part OF the field General Craw
ford has bought pacel IL under the control Of
the Battlefield Association. This veterans left Gettys
burg this evening attend the annual reunion OF the
Society of the Army of the Potomac in Baltimore ~
morrow aud Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06

DUyF SAMUEL OF Engine No. 81 several bruises on the
body, not serious. He was taken home ,
FAY, JAMES, OF Engine No. lives at No 2O4 Concord,
st is married conclusion OF the brain, fracture OF
the leg, and internal injuries. He was removed 10
the hospital 80,
HAAS EMMA lives at No. SO Atlantc-aye; cuts on tho
head and body taken TO the hospital. - ,.,
HAAS, HENRIETTA, widow: lives at No % AtiahucI,
ave.; scalp wound, wound on the right eye anu
many bruises; taken to the hospital ~,
HoYNEs PATRICK, Of Engine No. g. age
in Dean.st.: scalp wound, caused by explosion; nc
was taken home in an AMBULANCE 49,, ,
MCCARTHY, JAMES, of Engine No 2; lives az ilchs anu
Congress SITS; wounds on the heads went home
MOORE MARY ; home unknown injuries TO the knee
removed to the hospital o,o 49,.
RoGAN NJ F. OF Engine No. lives at No. 249 Jay-st;
is married confused leg and scalp wounds taken 10
the hospital =, Ill. -.
RUDDY CHARLES d. Of Engine No 3; is single living at
No. 16 Hicks-st; confusion of the right thlgh he
was removed TO the hospital. =.
sToKK BERNARD OF Engine No. a. several scalp wounds
caused by falling bricks. He went home. -
WATTS MARY, eighteen. OF Union HILL New-JeIsey
left leg badly injured. She worked for MILO Hlne
was taken home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
NAT GOODWIN ON THE WARRATH.
THE ACTOR INvADEs sANcTUM AND WANTS
SOME CLIMBING DONE.

THE ACTOR INvADEs sANcTUM AND WANTS
SOME CLIMBING DONE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSEl
CHICAGO, May 5.-A theatrical paper owned
by Mr. Daziel printed an item intimating that
Mrs. Nat Goodwin ELIZA wethersby) an invalid,
but that she had greatly promoted the prosperity OF her
husband who had since neglected her. 1t said that
the attention OF Mr. Goodwin directed 10 the article
yesterday He grew iyId with rage and at set
for revenge unaccompanied. Climbing the stairway to
Mr. Daziers Office he entered. Mr.. Dalzel not in,
but Mr. St. Muir. OF the editorial stan. Good
win laid down copy of the paper and pointing out The
Objectionable article asked:
"Who wrote tn att"
Mr.. st. Muir looked at the article and then at Mr
Goodwin. seraphc smile played about his face.
"You know, perhaps Mr. Goodwin that it OF the
rules OF newspaper oice never 70 tell who writes an
article" he said.
"Blank your rules Growlcd Goodwin, who wrote
that artclel"
"Tcaa't tell you that" said St. Muir the smile fading
as It came.
"who is the responsible editor of this concerni"
shrieked the actor in towering rage.
"MP. Daziel is the responsible man."
Where is hel
al don't know"
"well, can make the man who wrote that Internal
lie crawl out OF that window said Goodwin raising
himself on his toes
Don't talk that way, Mr. Goodwin" said the others.
" that's no way To talk In newspaper Office"
Well that's the way talk in this Office, aud I mean
IT, and II you the blankety blank blanking blank
blank who did 1t can make you climb out OF that win
dow. and that's what Pun here for"
81 Muir persisted that he so tue responsible man
OF the and he didn't think he ought to be made
TO climb
Goodwin seeing he could get satisfaction left the
Office still seeking the responsible nau lie sought hiD
In the rain until the hour for appearing at the theatre
rived. when ho gave up the chase.
The published statement Is made that Goodwin re-
sumcd the warpath to-day with seallng knife long
enough TO mako the responsiDe man CLIMB Tie Conrs
house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
THE MISSING AND WOUNDED.

The followingls list of the persons reported
missing and who feared 10 have perishcd in the
crash or the fire:
BaELso coSRAD. age twenty-four; lives Prospect
BUTLER, EDWARD, age twenty-five; lives at No 81 At
ing at the time OF the disaster He was seen to fall
from the window 10 the debris beneath His brother
David, who is also Waterman, and lives at the
place. fell with the oor. but was dragged op. safely
Ycw-York. lie was metal spinner. aud worked fe:
his nephew William, who occupied part OF the second
i and "ed G with His siserinsw Mrs. Mary pars
ERELr, MAMIE, lives at No 139 Bcrgen-st, worked in
FLNTos, RosE lives In Warrenst. near Hoyt-st,
workod ON the third floor
No Ss Trousinan-st; was employed by Henry ID arst,
uATFsER, HENRY age forty.fve lives at No. 195 Gra-
han-ave.; was foreman of the tin shop the So
wife being unable TO visit the OF the accident
sent friend to inquire for him. man who worked
began looking Tor iafncr immediately after the tum-
bling IN Of the walls but could not lind him
IASGTRY, EDWARD. age forty-two. He was employed by
William Ours metal spinner, the second floor.
Lfcgs wiLIna age fortyihree. single lives at Coum
Iowsas, DAM3L j., age sixty lie was the engineer
ana lived 10 the building with his wife and family,
who were, however. away when the disaster occurred
Ills rs believed 70 DC one Of the bodies recovered.
81 the sSdss sS saaped a2 ar 3
snd said that he went as usual 10 his work that
Ec RATH join. age sixteen lives in BaltIcst He was
Engaged with Henry L. Judd Co., window shade
roller mandatory, on the top floor. He WAS last
ssen struggling through the smoke and flames as N
Jump from the window. 1t Is believed that one OF
lie bodies f0unu was bis
EArfEs, ADoLP age twentysx lives at No 372 Hicks.
r.: was employed by Henry Dursh, metal spinner !;
has wife and boy infant.
MILLER. BEguE, age twenty two; lives at No 979 Ber-
geIst she and Frank Miller we're engaged In NOV
sng IN house contiguous 10 the factory and as they
had not got hoe late last night their friends fear
they are lost.
MILLER, FRANK. thirty lives at No 99e Bergenst.
Eifz. Jons. age twenty-six, home unknown.
fkftks; JOHN, home unkown An old woman inquired
Tor himat the police station, bat unable ~ give
any particulars, save that the missing was q
nephew OF hers and worked on tine thirdhoor
The list OF these wounded in the disaster is as
follows:
CARIESfER, JAhEs are foftyeght lives at 214 Graham
st.; employed IN tho fallen building.
potcHERIf. PATRICK, OF Hook and Ladder Company
NO. 81 is unmarried, lives at No, 266 Jay-st scalp
hosp1aa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
THE RToTOUs ILLINOIS oUARRYMEx

LEMONT, H., May 5.-The city has been
ullenly silent this morning. The troops remain at
their camp the bluff having pitched their tents for
an indinnte stay camp guard and picket line were
established last night The camp aroused about
o'clock by the firing of the gun Of Of the pckes who
had ordered intruder who approaching tho camp
to halt. To-day groups OF strikers have appeared
the streets cOnversing In Swedish and Bohemian, and
displaying some excitement Two OF their number
stoned a foreman at work OF the Quarries, and
OF them afterward arrested by the city mar
shall Two officers who TO the telegraph office to
telegraph for supplies the troops insulted By
the crowds. The endeavored to secure the
presence OF Of the soldiers at the inquest but the
commander refused to permit this without an order
from the Governor,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
MARTIAL LAW AT PANAMA..
A PROCLAMATION BY GENERAL REYES.
RIOT AT cULEBRA-A DEMAND FOR REBEL PRIs.
oNERs-HEALTH or AMERICANS.

N hioi Al CCLtBkA-A DEMAND FOR REBEL PktS@
oNERs-HEALTH or AMERICANS.
iBY CABLE FROM A SPECIAL coRgEsPoSDESr.I
Colon, May 8. via Galveston General Reyes,
having been promoted TO Commander-in Chief Of
the Colombian army, has proclaimed martial law
on the lsthmus. There has been riot at Culebra
due to day and rum 1t has been magnifed by
rumor and the negroes became panic-sfricken aud
prepared 10 leave tie Isthmus by thousands. Gem
era Reyes has issued proclamation requesting the
people TO continue their usual pursuits and saying
that he would punish by military law all offences
against life and property. This morning he made
formal demand on Admiral Jouett for Portazal
and Cccobolo rebel chiefs now prisoners on tho
Galena, who helped to burn the city. Portazal is
Haytian whe burned Port an Prince and Jacmel
General Prcstan has escaped to Carthagena where
he has been made chief of the rebel forces.
The health of the troops is rapidly deterioratng.
There is no reason for keeping Commander Nc
Calais command here any longer The Isthmus is
quiet. large force of COombIans are there now,
and in few days there will be twelve hundred
National troops. The Colombians desire the with
drawal of part of the American forces This is the
unhealthy season here and the mortality will be
great if a part Of the troops is not Withdrawn at
once.
TWO VERSIONS OF THE RIOT AT CULEBRA.
TWENTY-FIVE JAMAIcANs SAID TO HAVE BEEN
BARBAROUsLY KILLED.
PANAMA, May 5. via Galveston.-On Sunday
night fracas occurred between some Jamsicans
and National soldiers at Culebra. The latter were
disanmed and afterward retired. After procuring
reintorcements they returned and broke into the
barracks where the Jamaicans were sleeping and
in the most barbarous manner killed twenty-five Of
them and wounded twenty Others Only ono, Col
ombIan was killed and none was wounded. The
Jamaicans are leaving in great numbers. Their de-
parture will delay the work ou the canal.
Information has been received at the Navy Do
partment that on Sunday corporaps guard Of
Colombian troops, sent to Culebra, was disarmed by
a mob of Jamaicans and insurgents. The guard
then escaped TO Empire, a small place near Culebra
Twenty Colombian troops under captain were
then sent to preserve order at Culebra On their
arrival there they were fired upon by mob aud
two were severely wounded. The Colombian troops
then opened lire. Twenty of the mob were killed
and as many wounded Rum was the primary cause
of the riot. Some workmen returning to Jamai-
III consequence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
PRETENDING TO BE SENATOR'S NEPHEW

CHICAGO, May 5.-Charles Mitchell, tall,
weDuilt rather handsome young man. dressed in the
latest spring STYLE arraigned to-day yagrant,
with visible of support and associatng with
dsreputabe characters. The young man declared in
court that he nephew Of United States Senator
Mitchell. of Pennsylvania that his father was wealthy,
and his brother drawing salary OF $1,000 from large
firm In New York City that he here last fall and
tried get work. but could lind nothing except busting
showcases jewery store He protested his honesty,
saving that he could easily have stolen at that place.
Under threat OF a fine $50 agreed TO leave town,
the magistrate first giving him fathery talk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
4 GREAr SUPPLY OF YATURAL CAS-

SHELBY, Ohio, May 5 Special. This morning
the largest vein Of gas sruckn Ohio was reached at
depth of4sO The warned OF ts presence by
roaring sound and fed for their lives barely escaping
before the gas rushed from the Orce with tremendous
report shaterng derrick and throwing dirt and mud
many into the air. temporary pipe seventy feet
in length has been laid connecting with the WELL ana IL
furnshes steady stream Of fire twenty-five feet high.
The discovery will supply the whole town with light and
fuel for dwelling houses and manufactO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
FIGHTING WITH THE INDIANS.
EIGHT DOMINION SOLDIERS KILLED.
TWELVE OF THE MEN woCNDED-THE INDIAN LOSS
EeTINfArrn utt-ry

TWELVE OF THE MEN wOCNDED-THE INDIAN LOSS
ESTIMATED AT FIFTY.
SASKATCHEWAN LANDING. May 5, via Swift
Current N W. ia mail carrier just arrived from Bat
tleford with the following dispatch, dated May 3:
flying column of 800 men from Battleford had
engagement with Poundmaker force Of 600 Indians at
his reserve lasting from o'clock in the morning to
yesterday The troops lost eight killed and twelve
wounded.
The IDdian loss is!estlmated at fifty. Colonel Otter
covered seventy miles, fought the battle and returned
inside Of thirty hours. The behaved magnihcenty
The list OF killed follows: Corporas Laurie and
Sleight and Bugler Burke Of Northwest Police
Priyates Osg0Od and Rogers. Of the Guards, and
Dobbs of &C" Company; Buger Faukers, Of &C"
Company
The wounded are:
Sergeant Ward, Of the police; Lieutenant
Peltier, Sergeant Gafney, Corporal Morton
and Gunner REYNOLDS, OF "B" Battery
sergeantMajOr Jackson, Of Company Color-sergcant
Niter and Private McQuilken, of the Guards Sergeant
Cooper, and Privaes Vary and Watts of the Queens
Own, and Private Gilbert, OF Battieford.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06

SHOOTING HIMSELF AND BECOMING MANIAC.
WLKEsBARRE, Penn, May Especial. Ed
ward Hicks of Major Hicks, Of the bestknown
residents of wyoming attempted to commit suicide last
evening in it Of insanity While talking with his father
he suddenly became excited, and drawing u revolver,
put close his and nred The bullet cut through
the scalp, glanced aside aud buried itself IN the wall lie
then fed frcm the house. but pursued and captured
after desperate struggle lie is now raylns maniac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
SEVEN HUNDRED BoorMA RERS on STRIKE.

WORCESTER, Mass, May 5.-The bottOmers
oigh DO OF shops at Spencer nearly 700 in num-
ber are strko their grievance being that the
prices promised during the winter for the
son not being paid. They assert that they were
promised last summers prices, which advance OF
30 for outside and 10 cents for inside
work but that the manufacturers refuse TO grant
than 80 cent OF this advance The treefs ana
hnishers still at work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06

murderers OF Herr Panteanus the agent of several Ham
Durg nrms, have been convicted and shot.
MADRID May 5.-The municipal elections have resulted
Republicans.
BERLIN, May 5.-Prince Bismarck took part In the de-
pate IN The Reichsag yesterday the bill providing for
the taxation OF BOurse transactions The Chancellor
urged that graduated tax be adopted
PARIS, May 5.-Tn the Chamber of Deputies to-day NJ
dc la Forge OF the Radical left elected NeeProsi
dent of the Chamber by 14G votes, his opponent NJ
Deyelle, Opportunis receiving 1919 votes The recidi
Visit law fixes Guna as the place TO which habitua criR
inaIs are to be transported from France
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
RUSSIAN SAILORS PLEASED WITH NEw-YoRK.

NHOIHVT UIY Hds VdssVU WIIHOUV my IIIVI
change OF official visits between the commanders of the
sfreok ani Garnet II to be the general opiuion
upon both sides that visiting will be done while the
two vessels remain in this harbor One OF the Rus
officers said that the two vessels moving nde-
peudcny OF each other ard that their both being here
had significance. far the possible between
Russia and England concerned Only few people
visited either vessel yesterday one Of the Russian
remarked that he hoped they would make much
money Of visitors At their next stopping place
they had at Ncw-lurk. " The American people, he
added very good natured and to have plenty
OF money"
j. n. lIericrt, Alexander Mum and about forty
other members OF the Produce Exchange, including
both bulls" and ." bears" chartered q tug-bOat
Monday afternoon In visit the British corvette Garnet
aud the Russian cruiser StrelOk. They warmly
welcomed board OF John Bulls vessel but remained
long that when they reached that OF the Russian
Bear the officers Informed them that IL too late for
visitors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
TAXING THE LANDLORDS TRUNK AND HONEY


WILKEsBARRE, Penn, May (SpecidO.
Thomas and James LAWN, who have been boarding at
the house OF John Coy, OF this city, left there this morn
ing taking with them trunk containing 1900 belong
ing to Mr. Coy. They were walking away from the
house with the trunk and this morning 1t was found III
vacant lot broken and the money gone The brothers
were emp loyed as clerks In the city and looked
upon as honest and reputable young men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
INSTRUCTIONS FROM MR.. WHITNEY.

ADMIRAL JOUETT ALLOWED 10 bEND HUME HALB
THE MARINE FORCE.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-Mr Whitney has sent the
following dispatch to Admiral Jouett:
The officers for the Iroquos sailed per steamer Of I'd
inst. Change the crew, puttirg board men now on
the IsLhmus Send the old crew home, with officers
Send heme one-haf the marine force, II you think 10
prudent When you think it safe, withdraw all garr-
sons. Put the remainder board ships at Panama and
Aspnwall for the present.
The Secretary of the Navy was informed to-day
that the Colombian Government had declared
martial law on the 18th nus of Panama the best
means of pre- serving order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-06
B1ooDr aAYD-ro-HAyp ENCOUNTER.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, May 5(Speciab.
stopford waehAan at the Wamsuta Mills, aud Richard
Shape Inet to-day to settle bill for $50 which
stopfsrd lent TO Shape time stopford says
that Shape knocked him down several times and kicked
him. SopfOrd then drew revolver aud fired three
shots at Snape when Shape clmened with him again and
hsnd-to-hand combat ensued which In progress
when policemen arrived. Both men were covered Wild