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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
The Lackawan,la F1oo,l.

SCRANTON. Pa, Dec. 2N.-High watel
caused the IIackawanna river to overflow
during the night, flooding hundreds of houses
on Scranton, Diamond and Providence fiats
carrying away barns and outbuldings, ant
causing great damage. People We're forceC
to leave their homes in many cases by boats
At Pleasant Valley portion of the lie
high railroad track was carried away anC
in this city more than a mile of the jersey
Central track was torn away, while part O
the Delaware e. Hudson suffered similar
loss The total damage will reach many
thousand dollars.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

has shown great wisdom, great dis
cretion, and now if he were to decline
a seat in Harrison's cabinet, he would
be regarded by the people as an I'M
selfish, noble man. / have long adj
mired Mr.. Blaine" Mr.. Whittier is
a shining example Of how impossible
it is for man to be at the same time
a great poet and great politician.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Uxorcide and Suicide.

VALENTINE, Neb, Dec 20.-Noar Calm, in
the central portion of this county, Tuesday.
Stephen Mead shot his wife through the head
with revolver, causing instant death. He
then shot himself several times with the
same weapon, and then, securing shotgun,
discharged the contents under his chin,
causing death in short time. He had quar-
relied frequently with his wife, ana she told
him that she would leave him. The couple
leave four small children.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
On the Pacific Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.-The recent
storms along the coast from Cape Mendocino
to Cape Flattery is reported by captains of
coasters as terrific. Capt. Salmond, of the
collier Costa RIGA, from Hawaiian ports, had
his arm broken by being thrown from thu
bridge to the deck by heavy sea Several
GOLFERS from northern ports came in Tuesday
nearly a week overdue and all report severe
weather 1t is feared that some of the heav-
lily laden coal vessels from Puget sound did
not weather the storm. Several of them ART
now lone overdue
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

NORWICH, Conn. Dec. 20-Monday's rain
was the heaviest known here in years, the
water works register marking a fall of 3. Il
inches. The swamps and streams were full
and the rain caused great rise in the river.
The south end of central wharf was over
flowed. All Of the cellars OH the Shetucket
river were flooded, as were the cellars Of
many stores on the square. Along the
stream the flats were overlowe1. and many
mills were compelled to shut down Tues
,IaV
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
stripped Naked and Roasted.

CHICAGO, Dec. pa Wichita, Kan.
special says a young girl named Minnie
Bartlett, living at Bross, in Kinman county
Kansas was stripped naked by negress EN-
ployed in the family, tied in the fireplace and
then roasted to death. The negroes, who has
disappeared, thought the yotfhg girl had
yoOdoued her.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Lord SackyiIIe,

New YORK, Dec. Ca special to the
World from London says: 1t is learned that
Lord Sacl1ville, who intends to pass the win
ter in the Riviera, will probably disappointed
ambassador to Constantinople next spring,
when Sir William White is going to retire on
pension. Lord Sackvilles appointment
however, can only take place if the superior
claims to the post Of Sir Henry Drummond
Wolfe are ignored
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

TUE poet Whittier says: I'm my
poor opinion. Mr.. Harrison should
offer MIR. Blaine that portfolio, and
Mr.. Blaine ought TO decline it..
He is 4 greater man to-day than If he
naa accepted the Presidency lie
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 90.The melon
growers OF Barnwell and Aiken counties, who
control 5000 acres of melon land have organ
lied watermelon trust. Col NJ. Brown has
been elected president, and F. T. Hagood,
secretary and treasurer. They expect to be
able to limit the acreage, and regulate the
t,ripps of n1nlons
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Three pe1snns nnrnch tn neaih.

HUNTINGTON, W Va. Dec 20-TwO chill
dren named Requa and their grandmother
persisted in the house of Martin Requa, three
miles north of here, Tuesday night The
house was burned to the ground. Mr.. Rcqua
and his wife escaped, but were terribly
hnInel
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Embrzzler Gets Two Years.

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-George Hartley, the
cashier of Browning, King g. Company. con-
fessed to embezzing $1,000 from his employ
ers in Judge Bakers court, and was sentenced
to two years in the penitentiaiy, the lowest
term fixed by law.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Hanrcd for Numbering Ills Som.

HAcKENsACK, n. j., Dec. 20.-John Myers
Doremus was hanged in the Jail here at 9;,G
a. m. for the murder Of his ten-year-old son.
while the latter was defending his mother
from the abuse of the murderer
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Crusman eXcites a genuine Chrit-
mas emotion by his handsome decor
ated store, and the comfortable bright
appearance of all his stock, and the
low prices. dee loft dSw.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
steamer blown Aground.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-The United
States steamer Despatch. which has been
anchored in the Delaware, near Cramps ship
yard for some time was blown aground by
the high wind of Tuesday morning, and four
tugs were unsuccessful in their efforts to get
the vessel off during the day. Another effort
win be made II is not thought that any
serious damage will result from the ground
ing of the steamer.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
The DeIa,vare River.

EAsroN, Pa, Dec 20.-The Delaware river
began rising Tuesday afternoon, and reached
twenty feet above low water mark. Such a
fire het is very unusual at this season. Sew
eral mills are unable to run and many out
houses are flooded
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 20.--During the heavy
squat last night the oyster schooner Charles
Owen, of Portsmouth, Va, capsized in the
James river, Off White Shoal lighthouse,
and Capt. Henry Beaman and the cook, a
colored boy named Riley, were drowned.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Coal Dealers Wanted by white Caps.

AURORA, H., Dec 9o.-The White Caps
have written TO the coal dealers here, Spying
if they sell short weig. they win tar and
.-L.I .len.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Have you seen those beautiful
opera glasses at Cookies? They are
very pretty, as is also the line of
ladies and gents gold watches with
diamond settings.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
University Dots.

Latham is clerking in a confection-
cry down town during the holidays.
DIR. Nicholson and lady will spend
the holidays at Mrs. Nickolason's
home at Liberty, Va.
John s. Foster and friends are jolly
to-day. John was reminded that his
home folks had not forgotten him by
receiving fine bucket of oysters.
A death-like stiffness prevails
around the University. Several stu
dents remained, and are loafing
around longing for something to do.
School starts up again to-day week.
There will be no more "Dots' till
that day. If the the, town people
will treat us as they always have, we
will thank them for it that day.
Don't forget that w. r. Bringhurst
is the sole agent for GAINESVILLE, of
the old reliable, Travellers Accident
Insurance Company, and issues
yearly policies, or tickets from one to
thirty days.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 20.--Passengers ar
irving here on the Line of the Norfolk &
Western railroad report terrific storm east
of this city Tuesday night The wind was SO
violent that trees were uprooted and houses
were wrecked. The headlight on the loco
motive was broken by the train running into
trees blown across the track. The gale in
this city was very violent, but little damage
is reported except to telegraph wires, so that
communication with the north is badly in
terrupted.
At Emporia, in Gfreenville county, a thriv-
ing town, nearly every building in the town
was unroofed The storm was very severe
along the line of the Atlantic &c Danvile
railroad. Near Savage station a locomotive
and two freight cars were overturned In
Prince George county dwellings were shaken
so badly that the frightened inmates sought
safety in their cellars
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
gives employment 10 I5U men. Ina
cidant occurred before work had co
for the day is very fortunate,
Bridge Washed Away-Three i
CoNcoRD, n, H., Dec. 20.-This
the middle hridce summing the

Bridge Washed Away-Three Drowned.
CONCORD, n H., Dec. 20.-This forenoon
the middle bridge spanning the Merrinac
river at Hoksett, N. H., used by the Sun
cook branch of the Concord railroad, and
which was undergoing repairs, was over
thrown by its supports being carried away
by the rough water, and was precipitated
over the falls, carrying with it nine Of the
eleven men who were working on it.
Three men We're drowned The remaining
six were rescued in an injured condition. but
mono hurt fatally. The killed are: Silas
Coodalc, aged thirty-fve Of Hooksett, fose-
man to Master Bridge Builder Patterson and
two stone masions who belonged in NashSn.
N. j. Bluta, Western Union lineman, be
longing in northern New York, who was on
the bridge went through the falls and WINS
taken out in an exhausted condition oGRl
badly bruised about the legs. The bodies of
the drowed men have not been recovered
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Board and lodging. Cor. fifth near
MRS. EMMA lowell.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Windsor brand Mince Meat and
other brands ut CRUsMAN'S.
dec 10 If d&w.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
IN 4 Blizzard.
Twelve Lives Believed to Have
Been Lest on the st. Lawrence
BY THE BREAKING UP or THE ICE
WHICH WAS NOT YET SOLID.

Two Brothers Narrowly Escape Similar
Fate-FIOOds Do Considerable Damage
to Railroads in PennsyIvania-Grea De-
vastatioH in virginia-Other Weather
News.
MONTREAL. Dec 2O.-Tuesday evening a
story came from Boucherville, village ON
the river few miles below here, that ON
Monday afternoon six farmers named Fiau-
La Flamme, Michaud, Maud, Piche and
Nudel started to come here on the new ice
with teams, loaded with Christmas products.
Viau and La Flamme were accompanied by
their wives, and each of the other four had "
son with him.
Shortly after they left the Blizzard began,
and, as night fell, the ice began to break up.
Nothing could be seen of the party from the
shore, but the story is that during the night
people at various points on the river heard
cries for help coming out of the darkness.
No help could be rendered and when morn
ing came nothing could he seen of the party.
AS the river is now open between Montreal
and Bouchervile, it is supposed that all were
drowned.
Two brothers, Charles and Andrew Wall,
arrived Tuesday at Carlton in am almost dy
ing condition While crossing the st. Law
renee river from Point Fortune they were
caught in the blizzard; the ice broke under
them, their sleigh and horses were swept
away, and they spent the night on an ice
foe, from which they were rescued i'm a boat
in the morning. The younger man WINS rem
dered almost insane by his sufferings.
At the city hall tower the wind gauge was
blown away Tuesday night. kt MagiE uni
versity gusts of wind sixty miles an hour
were registered. Among the accidents was
the fall of largo chimney of Roger &
Kings foundry. It fell through the roof of
the basement, breaking the central shaft of
the works and carrying with it enormous
piles of brick and mortar. The foundry
gives employment to $50 men, That the ac-
eident occurred before work had commenced
for the day is very fortunate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-08
A Democratic Opinion.

To the Editor Of the Wdtchmdn:-It has
been said that "The man that will lie will
steal, and the man that will lie and
steal will commit any dark crime"
Among the " cheerful things told the
democratic national committee as pub
lished in the Boston Herald August /,
was this at seems that Mr.. Atkins en-
couragingly told the committee that YER
mont, which even when the republicans
We're in control in the nation had twice gone
democratic, was now showing changes in
that direction that were fundamental and
permanent. Many of the young voters are
declaring for Cleveland and Thurman, and
as the republican majority was never large,
he did not feel like CHASING the Green
Mountain state as doubtful" No respecta-
BILE democrat can read the lie contained in
the foregoing statement without IA sense of
shame for its author. The democratic party
in Vermont had better be sunk in the sea
with milestone about its neck than be I'M
der such leadership. Atkins recommended
and urged the appointment of a man for
postmaster at st. Adams whose bad rec
ord, when exposed, induced the United
States senate to condemn him as unworthy
OF confirmation, yet Atkins, knowing this
mans record recommends him as a fit orator
to 90 about this state to teach decent people
Their duty TO country. Is il any wonder
that there is stampede of democrats to
the republican party in st. Adams, Mont
pelier and other towns, where Atkins and
McGettrick are best known?
JACKSON DEMOCRAT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-08
That Caucus.

To the Editor of the Wdtchmdn:-S per-
son or persons, moved and instgated by an
evil spirit, procured the publication in the
Weavings " in the last Argus of highly
sensational report of the caucus in this vii
lage, and sCurrilous attack on an enter
prising and highly-esteemed and respected
citizen. No one hereabouts is much con-
cerned by what the argus may say, or what
it allows others who may have some
personal end to serve, but who can't
get hearing in any reputable paper, to say
in its columns. People elsewhere, however,
may be misled by some of the misstate-
ment of the person or persons who seem to
be using the "Weaver " for mask. The
facts are these The caucus, being held on
market day, was very largely attended.
Rumor's tongue was also busy with reports
of a fight in caucus between RandalPs sup
porters and his opponents When the meet
ing was called to order Mr. Randall asked
the caucus to say whether or not the repub-
licans of the town would have candidate
for the Office of senator. His name, he said
had been publicly mentioned in connection
with the office, and there had been rumors
of war in town and at the caucus, if he
should be candidate for senator. He pro-
posed, before choosing delegates, that the
caucus should decide whether or not the
town would this year present candidate
for senator. If the caucus said nay, that
would end the matter. He was for peace
and harmony and for submission to the
will of the people. His ambition, or that
of any other man, was of no account this
year. All personal matters must be sunk in
devotion to the national cause. This was
the substance of Mr. Randall's remarks and
the spirit he expressed. Was there any
thing unreasonable in his proposition?
Was there anything in it that should expose
any man, and especially a man who has
done for this town all the WATCHMAN in its
article before the convention truthfully said
he had done, to low abuse and ridicnle? Mr..
RandalPs friends here do not see this thing
in that light and Indignantly resent the af-
front. His proposition was clearly stated
and was fair and business-like. Such at
least is the view of MANY CITIZENS.
Waterbury, August 6, 1888.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-08

Vile, with banners, notices and suggestive
caricatures, one of which was the skeleton
of sheep with these words, 1.-THE Mills
bill killed it," The procession came to a
halt in front of the Flagstaff, and magnifi-
cent Harrison and Morton flag was fling to
the breeze amid deafening cheers. The pro-
cesson then reformed and marched to fine
stand profusely decorated with evergreen
in the center of the park. Upon the
stand were the speakers, invited guests,
veterans of 40 and the singers.
After prayer by Rev. J, S. Upper and
songs by the glee club and campaign singer
Markham, Frank Plumley, Esq, of North
field was introduced and made one of his
most telling speeches which was warmly
applauded. Governor Ormsbee spoke briefly
OF the issues of the day. He was followed
by Hon. Henry Ballard who made short
rousing speech, but reserved the most of
his fire for the evening meeting. Mr.. Shat
tuck of Orange, Mass, concluded the speak
ing. The exercises were interspersed with
songs by the glee club and Mr.. Markham
who won hosts of friends by his fine singing.
Great enthusiasm prevailed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-08
Prophetic--.Very.

To the Editor Of the JVdtchman:-Th Imp
in his report of the raising of the democratic
banner, as published in your issue of the
list, did well, and it is to be hoped that he
will continue to give us as fair and truthful
report of all democratic pow-wows during
the pending canvass. Yes, as an old demo-
GRAFT | may be allowed to remark that even
though i" the devil ~ (Dibble) did WELL yes,
remarkably, still he neglected to make men
ton of one very significant incident which
occurred at the meeting which he reports.
1t is trivial matter, and scarcely worth
the mention; but yet, TO the genuine old
loco foco, it does seem to be a serious a
very serious matter. And to one who will
remember the campaign of 1910 which
placed General William II. Harrison in the
presidential chair, it appears fearfully omi-
nous. L refer to the fact that the very
instant that the the banners bearing the
portrait of our Grover, the innocuous, and
of Bandanna Thurman, whom Grover
several years since relegated to desuetude,
swung across State street, even at the in
slant that our gallant leaders, Hiram and
John H., gave the signal for cheers, that
rascally bell on Main street commenced to
toll. And it continued to toll for a long
time; yes, and it has continued to toll ever
since, think, for / am sure to hear it when
ever l fall to sleep. That the bell COM
menced tolling at that particular moment
might have been a Joke of the ringer, but to
me it appears ominous and the knell of our
grand old party. / cannot get over it. I'm
sick and all out of sorts. Tell your young
Mephistopheles to report all things correctly
hereafter and oblige an
OLD-TIME DEMOCRAT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-08

tons, pledging united effort toward the
rolling up of an old-time republican
majority at the September election.
PROFESSOR RICHARD T. ELY of the
Johns Hopkins University is pro-
nounced free-trader, but his opinion of
the operation of the tariff laws varies
somewhat from that put forth by Cleve-
land in his free-trade message of
December 9th. In that remarkable
document, it will be remembered, the
president asserted that the people were
groaning under the exactions of pro-
tective tariff and were unanimously
demanding its removal. Professor Ely,
in his recently-published work on tax
alton, presents an entirely different
picture. He says:
The United States government, on the
other hand, illustrates the disadvantages
and dangers which threaten people whose
government derives sufficient revenues
without recourse to taxes which are felt to
be burden
Here is a candid admission that the
customs revenue is not recognized as a
burden. Professor Ely seems to think
that this is something to be deplored,
but he will find very few taxpayers
who look with favor on systems of
taxation which fall heavily upon them.
1t is rather an obsolete idea that it is
the duty of a statesman to levy tax so
that its weight will be felt. The idea
is about as sensible as it would be for a
boot-maker to fit his customers with
boots which would pinch their feet suf-
fciently to remind them that boots are
a nuisance.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-08
Circus Day.
STIRRING FEATURES OF THE 4-PAw AM
"wILD WEST SHOWS.

AS circus day approaches interest in
the coming exhibition of the great Fore
paugh and Wild West " shows in Mont
peler, Thursday, August 9, increases, and
the excitement in Young American circles
expands. The reports of the big shows
success this year have been so general and
the leading features have produced so great
a sensation elsewhere, that public interest
has been aroused to greater extent than
usual, and the big show is certain to coin
money. 1t must always be source of salts
faction to an audience when it feels it is get
tin an equivalent for its money; but when
the performance gets out of the established
fruits " of the average cMcus, and develops
into a series of surprising novelties, any
one of which would constitute " feature
strong enough to draw the public, an audi
ence must become enthusiastic in its pleas
ure and qualification. This seems to be the
effect wherever the great Forepaugh show
has been this season, and that undoubtedly
will be the effect here. 1t would be impos-
sible to particulariZe all the features of this
huge show, but few among the many are:
The three Eugenes, famous Partisan gym
nasts, whose wonderful act in mid-air has
never been equalled, and who are said to
draw the enormous salary of 81 900 a week;
M lie Tournaire, whose balancing act on the
swinging trapeze compels both awe and adj
miration; Orrin Hollis, the English somer-
sault bareback rider Julia Lowande, pre-
miere equestrienne, and one hundred other
noted arenic stars including gynnasts, ac-
robats, riders and clowns; Adam Forepaugh,
Jr,'s, thrilling act of driving thirty horses
at headlong speed around the quarter-mile
race track; this famous young animal train
ers's grandest achievement, Eclipse" the
trapez-leaping pony Blondin," the rope
walking horse the great herd of dancing,
fighting and pyramid Elephants and the
picturesque and Economically realistic ex-
hibiton of the wild West''-a series of
living pictures of life on the border, por-
trayed by Indians, scouts and cowboys,
who have spent their lives amid the scenes
they enact. The marvellous shooting of DIR.
Carver, the worlds champion rifle shot, is
alone feature of surprising interest. All
the great features of the show will be ex-
hibited in the magnificent street pageant,
which takes place at 10; 90 A. NJ. on the day
of the exhibition in this place.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-08
LamOille County.
East Eimore.

GEORGE A. MORSE is in Massachusetts,
this week looking after his lumber interests.
- S. X. Cameron and wife are camping
out at Long Pond, Woodbury.. - Alma
Silloway has takena school in Cabot. -
Flora Morse is teaching school in Worcester.
- Merritt and Charles Bragg, with
their families, are visiting their father, Rev
d. p. Bragg, this week.
Stowe.
THE golden wedding of Hon. and Mrs
w. H. H. Bingham, held at the Mount
Mansfield House on Tuesday evening as
described elsewhere, was a royal affair
- r. Z. Mower has moved his jewery
back to a corner in the store formerly occu-
pied by Oscar Harris. - Rev. Charles
Savage of Enfield, Mass, preached at the
Congregational church last Sunday even
ing. - The following officers of Mount
Mansfield Lodge of Good Tempars were
elected and installed at the last regular
meeting: C. T., II. C. Faunce; V. T., Lena
Brown; secretary, A n. Warren. -
There will be grand republican rally and
flag-raising at Stowe, Wednesday evening,
August 10. 1t is expected that w. p. Dilling-
ham and other speakers will be present.