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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-05
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The post-ofilce building which was
owned by Frank Morgan was entirely con.
snncd by lire early Saturday morning. All
maiI matter was saved. Had the wind
blown hard from the east some ten OF
twelve buildings would have been de.
strnyed, but the morning was calm, so no
damage was done outside of the burning
building.
The dramatic entertainment that was
given in the town hall Saturday evening,
was a grand success. The parts acted
were perfect in every respect. They held
the attention of the audience for nearly
two hours. and some were heard to say.
THAT they could have sat two hours
more" We hope this will not be the last
one The proceeds were about sS3.
The storm Of Wednesday night was the
worst in this vicinity for many years The
freight-house on steamboat wharf was
carried away. and considerable damage
done to the wharf Several of the vessels
that were anchored in the bay broke loose,
and driftcd ashore, but the damage wa~
slight.
Fishing for Snclts has commenced in
earnest Those who are engaged In the
business have had grand success
Capt Charles Golfer has moved in;o III
house.
Mr Jonathan Dow 4 quite tow with
rheumatism.
Jan. , iNLrr
The Christmas trrc> al the Nurry Blp-
ti~t church on Mnuday evening. nrr. ~.
wert a decided success Aftcr very apprr-
pirate exercises ~Ich A. singing select
reading. rccilatinp~. dialogue. and the
pleasant appearance of santa tiau~. TIVE
heavily Laden trees were stripped. u thr
enjoyment Of the very large audience
present on which Wvr mis quito Naluu-
bic presents, Pastor Thompson and fam-
ily were very literally remembered hy
their many friends on ihiS occasion amt
during the week previous 10 this occasion
in different parts Of his held, - the
amount ofahnul $50 IN articles, and purse
~ >ll.1~. Among the many gifts from
the trees st the village was 4 brnadcnth
ovcrcnat. quilt. tea set. 2la>- set. Sc. and
the purse Of money from M"r-au'> Bay
half dozen silver knives aud fork and =
dessert spoon aud from south ~nrry many
,cry useful things for s. hch they wish 10
render sincere thanks +
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-05

fhe Sunday school gave concert 0D
th,, 45th IF December. Il was well at
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-05

WHFN FATIGrrn at."f travelling, bath
Nth >kln->ucccs' Soap VIII brace YOU up nice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
THE WEEKS PROGRAMME.

Department of Labor and Statehood
 Bills in the House-senate Business.
 WASHINGTON, May 2I-To-day the senate will devote it's attention to the calendar, which has grown to include several hundred meas ures, many of which are of c general char acter. Then the bills establishing a depart ment of labor and admitting to statehood North Dakota, Montana and Washington will be taken up probably in the order named Considerable time will be taken devoted to consideration of the fisheries treaty, and on Wednesday or Thursday Mir. Allison viii call up the Indian appropriation bill
 The house to-day will set aside for . weel. or ten days the tariff bill, so as to give con- sideration to the appropriation bills, of which there are four on the calendar, in this order: Diplomatic, District of Columbia, postoffice and legislative, executive and judi. cial. The legislative bill is to come up first as it generally requires a week for debate in the house, and sometimes two weeks are given it
 There will be a caucus of the majority members in few days, and their action may change the turn of affairs. Should an agree ment be reached whereby the Mills proposi- ton to vote directly on the Republican, then on the Democratic tariff bill, without de bate, be accepted, the tariff may come ur and be disposed of in day, at any rate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
A Spring Announcement.

If you are desirous of making yourselves and friends happy, get just as many tickets as possible on those elegant Shoninger Pianos offered as an induce ment to trade, by the Waterbury Boot and Shoe Co.,, Edward J. Finn, and Reed & Go. At the same time it is not best to really believe you are going to hold the lucky number until you are certain. Therefore do not delay purchasing but call at our store and see how low and on what easy terms the pest known pianos in Waterbury can he bought. Merchants desire the best and most popular piano in order to improve their trade. They cannot afford to patronize small dealers, that is the reason they buy the Shoninger. Gus toners are in like llanner saved dollars by our method of reaching the purchaser from first hands only. Small dealers who are begging here, there and everywhere for pianos to sell on any terms and prices, paying twenty-five per cent for the priv ilege of doing business, cannot be ex- pected to successfully compete with mar .ufacturers Beware of the agent who runs down his neighbors' goods. It is always nositiye proof that the article in question has merit. If it had none no effort would he reouired to keep it down and no abuse necessary. So when an agent tells you the Shoninger is no good, just investigate and see how soon we can prove that the agents has, to put it mild, departed from truth D. oHoNaNGEH % Co.
 161 Bank street.
 GEORGE H. PELHAM, Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
A FIENDiSH SCENE PORTRAYED
Stoxx of the Horrible Mountain Meadow
 Massacre.

A FIEND1SH SCENE fO1SAhA LD Story of the Horrible Mountain Meadow
 Massacre.
 A party Of emigrants on the way from the east in 1857. to the Golden states, after having escaped the perils of the plains had encamped in the Pah Raneghat Valley in Southern Utah at a place now known as Mountain Valley. No Indians were near except those known to be friendly, while the valley was thickly peopled with Nor mon settlers The emigrants, 121 in num- Der, bad 8 large stock of horses, cattle, wagon and household goods, and staid a long time for rest and recuperation for their animals before resuming their journey across the wild desert of Nevada. They never reached their destination, and many years elapsed before their fate was known. The wealth they possessed in horses and cattle excited the cupidity of the Mormons, who in combination with few villianous Indians surprised them in the night and not q soul was left to tell the horrible story. Men. women and children alike, met an in- discriminate slaughter. The band of Nor mons, led by the infamous Porter Rock erell, were disguised as Indians, and 1t was only where conscience stricken mormon years afterward told the tale, which was youched for by the bleaching bones found on the spot that vengeance fell on the per petrators of this dastardly crime. Even after & lapse of thirty years the place is looked upon with horror, and the in- habitants of the valley speak of it with bated breath This narrowing scene, true in all it's details, is faithfully reproduced in the Great Wild West Show which is Joined to the HippodroMe and Menagerie of the World Renowned Forepaugh Com bination. It will be here June 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.
Generally Favorable Weather Through
 out the Country--More Rain Needed.

Generally Favorable Weather Through
 out the Country-More Rain Needed. WASHINGTON, May 21.-The weather crop bulletin of the signal service for the week ending May 19 says that reports to hand in- dicate that throughout the southern states the weather has been generally favorable for the growing crops, although more rain is needed; the cool nights have retarded the growth of young cotton, which is, however, reported to be in good condition.
 In the grain regions of the northwest and Ohio valley the cold weather during the week has prevented any marked improvement in the crop condition, notwithstanding the abundance of rain in these sections.
 Damaging frosts occurred from Michigan to northern Alabama. Reports from Minne- sota state that the weather conditions have been gradually favorable for crops, though too cold for rapid growth. Reports from Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri indicate that the weather during the week has been favor able for small grain, but unfavorable for corn vegetables and fruit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
FOUR PEOPLE sUFFocATED.

An old Lady and Three Children Perish
 in a Cleveland Fire.
 CLEVELAND, May Civilian Llewellyn, a letter carrier, left his pleasant little home on Hoadley street in company with his wife When they returned, a few hours later, they found the house partly consumed by fire, while in the parlor, surrounded by crowd of 6remen, lay the bodies of Mrs Llewellyns mother and three children of the family, all suffocated to death by smoke.
 The alarm of fire was turned in about Il o'clock. The fireman were not aware at first that any one was in the building, and when they became aware of that fact it was too late to save the unfortunate inmates
 In a rear room were found the bodies of four victims. The aged grandmother was lying on the floor, with the youngest child clasped in her arms, having evidently par ished while endeavoring to make her escape. The boy was in bed, dead, while >the 4-year- old girl was on the floor, behind her crib, where she had fallen in her struggles for life
 Their names and ages are as follows:-Mrs Elizabeth Lewis, aged 6S years; Albert Llewellyn, aged 6 years; Fanny Llewellyn, aged years, and Nellie Lllewellyn, aged IS months
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
CHASING A MAD DOG.
One Poor Canine Causes Sensation
 Evanston, Ills.

One Poor Canine Causes a Sensation in
 Evanston, Ills.
 CHICAGO, May 21.-Three hundred resi- dents of the suburb of Evanston, armed with guns, pistols and clubs, chased mongrel dog through the streets for two hours. The dog was mad, and, before the crowd got after him succeeded in biting two little boys and a score or so of dogs. The people gathered and the procession swept up the streets
 People in front of it dashed madly into houses and climbed up trees When it had passed they joined the throng, and added their shouts and miscellaneous collection ot stones and clubs to the missiles thrown at the dog. People opened their windows and blazed away at the animal with revolvers
 The dog finally got into Davis street. the business thoroughfare of Evanston, and cleared it out in about two minutes. Mer chants closed up their stores, and pedestrian. ran bowling up convenient stairways. After the dog had led the wild chase all over tht town a grocer headed him off with a shot gun and ended his existence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
BURGLARS MAKE A HAUL.

Banker Augustus Flagg's House Entered
 and Thoroughly Ransacked.
 WALrHAni, Mass, May 21.-The mag nifcent summer residence of Augustus Flagg, millionaire banker, was entered by burglars last night. MT. Flagg was awak- ened by slight noise at 1 o'clock, but dropped off to sleep, and the intruders en- tered his room and searched his clothing and secured his gold watch and the cash in his pocket, then went down stairs, opened the safe and got away with lot of solid silver ware and jewelry, in all about $3, ,000 worth of booty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
HORSE THIEVES IN MoosUP.
Officers Have Wild Goose Chase in tn
 Naugatuck Valley.

Naugatuck Valley.
 A dark roan mare of about 875 pounds, a piano top buggy, two sets of harness, robes and blankets were stolen from the barn of w. I. Newton. Moosup farmer, on Thursday night. The rig was traced to Jewett City and thence to Norwich Satur- day. From Norwich the thieves were traced as far as Higganum, where they crossed the Connecticut river. At Col chester the pursuing party was only an hour behind them. At 11:3O Saturday night, Captain John A. Bowen of Norwich and Deputy Sheriff George o. Jackson of Col chester reported at police headquarters at New Haven having tracked one of the thieves within four miles of that city. Yesterday the officers were busy mailing circulars containing description of the stolen property and thieves.
 Yesterday morning the officers also learned that the thieves had spent the night in Westville and were seen going through tation was had with the New Haven officers and it was thought advisable to send parties in different directions. Detective Riley and an officer went to Birmingham, and Detective Brewer and another officer went to Milford, and Deputy Sheriff Mer- win of Durham, and officer Tygh of New Haven. went in the direction of Bethany The only clue obtained by the officers was the information that the thieves had passed through Bethany, and the officers whipped np their horse in the hope of overtaking the fugitives at Naugatuck. At Naugatuck they held consultation with Deputy Sheriff Sweeney and search was made through the town. In company with a DEMOCRAT reporter all the localities around the town were visited but no one had seen anyone answering the description of the thieves. The officers then drove, to Seymour, the usual way for horse thieves to get into New York state being through Seymour, Southbury and Oxford and over the hills into the empire state. The police jn this city were notified and given des- cription of the stolen animal but the only horse answering the description was one driven by Naugatuck man who had hired it in that town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
It Was Not Josie Mansfield.

NEW YORK, May M.-Dispatches from Beverley, N. J., have been printed in all the papers giving an account of the funeral at that place on May IS of woman supposed to be Josie Mansfield, who figured so promi- nently in the Fiske-Stokes tragedy few years ago. The woman was buried, it was said, under the name of Josie Williams. MT. Joseph B. Himes of l, ,7s6 Tenth avenue, says the funeral was that of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Williams. She was So years old, but she looked like a woman of 40, and she never liked her real age to Do known. On this ac- count Mrs. Williams friends did not put her age as is customary, upon the coffin plate. Al last accounts Josie Mansfield was living in Rerlin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
For Swindling and Larceny,

Henry M. Cleveland of Brooklyn, this state, was arrested Saturday on indictment warrants charging him in twenty-five counts with embezzlement and larceny from Thomas H. Boardman of Newbury- port, Mass Cleveland was associated with Rufus H. Whitney of Boston in the broker age business MT. Boardman invested his funds with them from time to time on speculation, and in the indictments found they are accused of swindling him out of S6,0OO. Whitney was also arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
A Present to Mrs. Cleveland.

WASHINGTON, May 2l-The Woman's Christian Temperance union of Monroe county, N. Y., hasrecognized the temperance views of Mrs. Cleveland by the gift of an ele- gant Griffith club microscope. It is of the finest workmanship, and was manufactured especially for the purpose. It was sent to Washington by express, and bears on silver plate the following inscription: gro Mrs Frances Folsom Cleveland, presidents man. sion, Washington, D. c. From the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Monroe county, N Y., in appreciation of her total abstinence principles"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21

been taken by law rom tne commercial pur. suits of the people at a time when it was sorely needed in the prosecution of their busi- ness, and under circumstances which afford no justification whatever for the enactment There is not a monarchical government in the world. however absolute its form or how ever arbitrary it's power, that would dare to extort such tribute from its subjects in ex- cess of the requirements of the public service.
 The question this congress must decide is whether this policy shall be longer continued here in this country, where the people are supposed to govern in their own right and their own interests
 MT. Carlisle then referred to the danger of 8 surplus, and said that he considered that it was neither wise nor just to pursue policy that taxed the people merely for paying the public debt by buying unmatured bonds at 8 premium, except so far as might be required by the sinking fund law. He then reviewed the purchase of bonds from the time the sec retary of the treasury first expended govern ment money in this way, which he said was only a month ago. and said that he had:pur- chased of per cent bonds SIS, ,456, 900, on which interest had accrued to the amount of $53, 173 For these bonds, with accrued in terest, he was compelled to pay the sum of S17, ,046, ,0OO. or $3, ,536, 826 over and above the amount of the principal and accrued interest, paying premium of 26H per cent.
 During the same time he purchased $12, ,4O4, 900 of 411 per cent. bonds, on which interest had accrued to the amount of $10S.OO0 For these bonds he paid SIS, ,379, 900, or SS67, 900 in excess of the principal and in terest, or premium of per cent This is the situation into which the government had been forced by the failure of congress in the past to take proper provision of the reduction of the revenue Millions of dollars were taken by law from the hands of the people who earned their money by their labor and by their skill in the prosecution of their busi- ness to be paid over to the bondholders in ex- cess of the legal obligation of the bonds
 MT. Carlisle concluded as follows: "So far the main opposition to this bill has been against that part of it which proposes to re duce the tariff taxes, and we are told that its passage will ruin many valuable industries now fourishing; that it will throw many workmen out of employment and diminish the wages of those who still manage to find work to do If believed that the passage oi this bill would work any material injury te any honest industry in this country I would hesitate long, notwithstanding the emergency now on US, before casting my vote for it But am satisfied that, instead of injurine the industries of this country, it will be o1 great benefit to them, and at the same time relieve the people from the burdens under which they now labor.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
How the Delegates Spent the sabbat

How the Delegates Spent the Sabbath.
 NEW YORK, May 2l.-The Metropolitan opera house was crowded yesterday afternoon at the Sabbath mass meeting of the Metho- dist conference, under the auspices of the New York City Church Extension and Mis- sionary society, Rev. Dr. A. J. Palmer, F. E. of the New York district, presiding. Prayers were offered by Rev. T. L. Flood, D. D., and Rev. R. s. Maclay, D. D., of Tokio. Script ure was read by Rev. Dennis, Osborne, D. D., of Indiana, and hymns by Bishop Wal den, of Chattanooga, and Rev. T. B. Neely, D. D., of Philadelphia. Bishop Foss, of Min. ne elpolis. preached the sermon, devoted tc proofs of the existence of God, and the serv. ices closed with the benediction, pronounced by Rev. Sia Sek Ong, of Foo Chow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
CONDENSED NEWS.

Secretary Endicott and family are at Fortress Monroe, where they will remain a week
 Fred F. Gordon, railway mall clerk, was arrested in S. Albans, Vt, for robbing his mail, and was taken to Concord, x. H, and lodged in jail.
 Charles B. Ballard's farm dwelling, cream cry building and contents, at Hartford, Vt, were burned through the explosion of a ker- osene lamp.
 Dr. Edmund Koch, of Jersey City, died in the Snake Hill insane asylum
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
Harrisburg Full of Democrats.

HARR1sBURa, May 21.-The Democratic state headquarters are alive with prominent workers from all parts Of the state A dele cation of 15O has arrived from Pittsburg, but only few of them are delegates to the con Patr;cl< Foley and William Brennan, who nromise to make things lively for Scott, of Eria It will be the largest Democratic con- vention ever held in this state Chairman Kisner is here, and is besieged at his hstel by dalacates and visitors who are seeking tickets If admisgion. The streets are thronged with strangers, and there is busy scene about the railroad depots. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
The BritishPariaInent
Two Great Struggles Against
 the Government Pending.
KING.HARMONs SALARY BILL.
Its Majority VIII bs small-Parnellites VIII Fight the Wheat Tax Measure- The Fight for Local Government VIII Follow.

LONDON, May 2l.-The King Harmon salary oill, which the government, mindful of the slender majority the measure received on the question of its second reading, did not dare to attempt to pass before the Whitsun- tide recess, will come up again on June 4, when an effort will be made to largely in- crease the number of votes in its favor. Alb solutely everything that can be said for or against the measure has already been said, and nothing remains for either side but to marshal its forces for the final division The vigorous scolding administered to the Ma tionalsts by United Ireland will doubtless have the effect to drive every Parnellite member into his seat who can get there, and 1t would not be surprising if the governments majority should be smaller than before
 The wheel tax bill will be brought up on June 2, and upon this question will ensue an- other close fight. The opposition to the bill is very strong, but the probabilities are that the measure will be squeezed through by about the same majority that saves tbe King Harmon bill Having disposed of these bills it is the intention of the majority to take up the local government bill on June II and ad- vance it as rapidly as possible.
 Mir Morgan, the owner of the recently dis covered Welsh gold mines, announces that he has compromised his suit with the govern ment affecting the title to the mineral de- posits, and gives notice that the work of de- veloping the mines will be resumed immedi- ately, it having been stopped pending the disposition of the legal proceedings. In a speech at Dolzelly MT. Morgan expressed his belief that the gold yielded by these mines is the finest in the world, and stated that the aurifercus area $ 100 miles in length and forty miles in breadth Some of the ore put out from the mines already worked was stated by Mir. Morgan to have contained from 500 to 1000 ounces of pure gold to the ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21

Visiting Ministers Preach in Baltimore.
 BALTIMORE, May 21.-Many of the minis terial delegates to the Southern General Pres byterian assembly preached yesterday in the various Presbyterian and other Protestant churches Rev. Dr. '. J. Bullock, of Wash ington, the newly elected moderator, preached at the Franklin Street Presby terian church on the efficacy of the Gospel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
North American Turnerbund.

CHICAGO, May 21.-The thirteenth biennial convention of the North American Turner bund began yesterday at the Turner hall in this city. Numerous delegates from all parts of the United States were present. Dr. H. M. Starkloff, of St. Louis, delivered the open ing address, in which he declared that the American Turner's had no sympathy with the doctrine of Anarchism or any form of revolu- tion by violent methods. The convention will be in session until Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
A Peacemaker Murdered.

BALTIMORE, May 2l-George A. Riley, 6 carpenter living at No. BPS South Gilmor street, was killed at Curtis bay. He was one of party of dozen, including three disso- lute women One of the men and a woman began a quarrel Riley. stepped between them as peacemaker. A shot was fired, by whom is not known, and Riley fell dead. The entire party are under arrest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-21
Missing About 8 Month.

Ebert Joel Beardsley carpenter, left his home in New Haven on March 31, tell ing his wife that he was going to Mt. Yer non, N. Y, in search of work. He has not been heard from since, and his wife enter tains fears that some mishap has befallen him. MT. Beardsley was AS years of age, was five feet six inches in height, weighed 142 pounds, had black or dark gray hair and black eyes. He wore Derby hat, black coat, dark pants and gray over coat.