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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-04-26
The Great War Syndicate.
ry FRANK R. STOCKTON.

Author of "Rudder Grange" "Amos Kill
bright" ''Tbe Bee Man OF orn." ''The
Christmas Wreck" ''The Lady or the
Tiger" "The Late DIrs. Null" '"rhe
Hun.ircdth Man," "The Casting Away
OF Mrs. Locks and Mrs. Aieshine." 'rhe
Dusantes," etc.
copyrighted by P. r. Collier, of Golfers Once
a Week, and published by special arrangement
with him through the American Press AsSociar
ton. All rights reserved.
Durlng the I.:5a3 n COUNCIL nad been
held on board the Adamant. Her can
nonading had had no effect, either in
bringing assistance or in injuring the
enemy; she was being lowed steadily
southwark farther and farther from the
probable neighborhood of British man
of-war; and it was agreed that il would
be the part of wisdom to come to terms
with the syndicate's vessels.
Therefore the captain of the Adamant
sent letter to the repellcr, in which he
stated to the persons in charge Of that
ship that although his vessel had been
injured in manner totally ut variance
with the rules of naval warfare, he would
overlook this fact and would agree to
cease firing upon the syndicate's vessels
provided that the submerged craft which
was now made fast to his vessel should
attach itself to the Adamant's bow, and
by means Of suitable cable which she
would furnish, would tow her into Brit
ish waters. If this were done he would
guarantee that the towing craft should
have six hours in which to get away.
When this letter was read on board
the repellcr it created considerable mer-
riment, and an answer was sent back
that no conditions but those Of absolute
surrender could Ee received from the
British ship
In three minutes after this answer had
been received by the captain of the Ada
mant two shells went whirring and
shrieking through the air toward Repel-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-04-26


OWN SHIP.
When the calculations had been made
and the indicator set, tho captain was
shown the button he must press, and
stood waiting for the signal. He looked
over the sea at the Craglevin, which had
settled little at the stern, and was roll
ing heavily, but she was still magnif-
cent battle ship, with the red cross of
England floating over her. He could
not help the thought that if this motor
mystery should amount to nothing, there
was no reason why the Craglevin should
not be towed into port, and be made
again the grand war ship that she had
-
lro BE Continued
In europe men dislike to lear wo-
men talk politics, and do not regard it
as the part of politeness to discuss poll
teal questions with them. The story
is told of young French countess of
great beauty, who, ut a recent recep-
ton. gave with much vehemence her
views of Gen. Boulanger.
Ono of the company was learned
Academician, prominent in literature,
who while the petty countess was
talking, appeared to take little notice
of what she was saying.
This absence of mind vexed the
lady. Presently she turned to the
Academician, and said, abruptly:
'Come, monsieur, am not right9"
Pardon me, madame" said the
Academician, smiling, ''but / do not
know how to look and listen at the
snmc time. Youths Companion.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-04-26

at have used two bottles OF your Paine's
Celery Compound, and it has given entire sat
isfaction as an appetizer and blood purifier"
4. L. BERNER, Watertown, Dakota.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-04-26

Copyrighted by p. r. Collier. OF Golfers Once
a Week, and published by special arrangement
with him through the American Press AssQcia-
ton. All rights reserved
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
woMEN's INDIAN ASSOCIATION.
Interesting Meeting at WIIIIston
Church Yesterday.

Reports from the different churches upon
the work done in the past year for Indian
missions were given at the meeting Of the
Indian Association at Williston church yes
terday afternoon. The Society Of Young
Peoples Christian Endeayor Of that church
have set an example much TO be admired,
having made many useful garments for lndi-
an children. and not only filed barrel but
also sent money.
st. Luke's, St. Paups and State street
churches report contributions generous and
well selected. The First Parish society have
remembered Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Bond. of the
Crow agency, In Montana. with money
clothing and groceries.
Dr. Sarah w. Devol. now at Fort Yates.
Dakota, has received two barrels from the
Portland churches. The association has also
sent barrel to the Omaha agency.
1t is plain to all that the interest in this
work is increasing. and when the young peo
pie aid there will be a great increase. Mrs.
Geo. S. Hunt recently returned from Colora-
do, had word of interest to add, stating
that in passing through Colorado they saw
some Indians painted, and bedecked with
tawdry ornaments, showing that they had
felt no kind influence from white missiona-
ries, while In another place the Indians were
In citizens clothes, acting and looking like
men; some in policemen's garb and on duty.
Mrs. Ogden, chairman Of the press COM
mittee, always has much Of interest to pre-
sent, and yesterday read a..report on Indian
Woman's Auxiliary in Southern Dakota.
The work accomplished was wonderful, and
the intelligence shown by those Indian wom-
en- delighted all.
The Utes are about to be removed to other
hunting grounds. The whites want their
land, and are convinced the Utes never win
learn farming. and there Is no game for
them, and they are so deeply interested In
the poor Indians they wish them to be given
other hunting grounds. Is 1t not the same
old story? How soon the whites will think
1t best to remove the Utes to some other for
lorn home? Would we be peaceable under
such circumstances? What Is being done at
the Blackfeet agency9 The agent wronging
the Indians every day, making money out Of
1t. The outrage has been reported to head
quarters, but no notice taken Of 1t. Where
are our voices, one and all, to proclaim
against such wrong? Is there any other
question Of right and wrong so carelessly
treated by our government?
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC
Ready for Business and Some Prob
able Results Thereof.

RANoon, May About tho middle OF
June the State commissioners will inspect
the Canadian Pacific road from Brownville
to Mattawamkeag. and as soon as it is ac-
cepted, two trains will be run each day east
from Brownville and two west. Brownville
will be the terminus of the eastern division,
which will extend from st. John to that
place, and the road in this State will be
known as the International or Maine diyi-
sion.
Friday. Assistant Superintendent Van Zile
of the Canadian Pacific came down from
Montreal by special train, having several
cars loaded with Office furniture, safes, sta
tionery, etc., and with him came force of
telegraph operators, clerks, accountants, ETC.,
and headquarters for all time were then
established at Brownville, Mr.. Van Zile to
remain there personally in charge, while
Superintendent McKinnon will have head
quarters at Montreal
This establishment of headquarters settles
the fate of Brownville. What was two years
ago good farm, three miles from any store
and practically in the woods, has already
half hundred buildings, a $4,000 hotel COM
pleted and furnished, stores, boarding
Waterville, water tanks, freight houses, ETC.,
with plans drawn and contracts made for
machine shops which will give support to
300 or more men, and will do new work and
repairing for 300 miles of road.
The Canadian Pacific road will not, so
Canadian Pacific men say, prove to be of
great benefit to the eastern section of Maine,
save in the developing of indus tries along
the line and in opening up new agricultural
sections. In the matter of western traffic,
will be benefited through Portland and the
Maine Central. The latter road has a
thorough understanding with the foreign
corporation, and the fellow who can get at
the bottom of it and discover the plans of
the coming two years will be able to astonish
some of those who have hoped for so much
for Bangor and that section.
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
PENSION DECISIONS.
Two Cases In Which Form er Rulings
are Reversed.


WASHINGTON, May H. Commissioner
Tanner has granted pension to Frederick
Schweiger, of Lime Rock, Lancaster county,
Pa. Evidence in the case shows the claim
ant, while In Washington in 1866, contracted
a cold which resulted in neuralgia. and final
ly in total blindness. He filed claim for a
pension some years ago, which was rejected
by Commissioner Black on the ground of
fraud. Subsequent investigation showed, it
is said, that the claim was not in any sense a
fraud. The claimant will receive $4,000 ar
rears, and S72 per month hereafter.
Assistant Secretary Bussey today rendered
an important decision in the pension case of
Mary K. Mcneil, widow of Alexander Nc
Neil. The case involves an important ques-
tion concerning ''line Of duty" Assistant
Is even broader and more liberal than In the
zimmerman case. The claim was originally
rejected upon the ground that the soldier in
CURED the injuries which it Is alleged result
ed IN death when not in the line of military
duty. 1t appears from the statement Of
facts in the claim that the soldier received
his injuries while engaged in camp in a
friendly wrestling match with comrade 1t
does not appear that there was any malice or
bad blood about the affair. The injury seems
to have been purely accidental. Mr.
Bussey says: "He was at the time in
camp where his duty as a soldier required
him to be, indulging in harmless and inno-
cent athletic sport of friendly character
and not acting in violation of any rules and
regulations OF the service nor disobeying any
commands Of his superior officers, nor con-
Quoting himself in an unseemly nor unsOl-
dier like manner, nor doing anything calcu-
lated to disturb or transgress military dis
eipline and good order. l consider it would
now be altogether too narrow and technical
view TO hold that an accident resulting
therefrom under the circumstances of this
case would be incurred out of the line of du-
ty and would not be pensionable."
For these reasons the former decision was
reversed and the commissioner of pensions
directed the name of the widow to be placed
on the pension rolls.
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
GENERAL NEWS.

The funeral of II unidentified victims OF
the recent railroad disaster was held at Ham,
ilton, Ont, yesterday.
The train transferring Libby Prison from
Richmond to Chicago Monday was wrecked
and the material of the famous old building
was scattered iu all directions,
Rev. j. NJ. Pollard, the colored Episeopal
clergyman of Charleston, S. O., who has
been a bone of contention In the diocese
recommends the elevation of his race bv
making them the owners of small farms.
President Harrison has had the ailantbns
trees in front of the White House removed
They were sent by the Emperor of China to
President Jackson. In the spring the odor
from the trees is very annoying.
The Springfield Union contains a lettar
from Hon. VIM. w. Crapo of New Bedford
to I'll. S. Hyde of Springfield, Announcing
his determination to accede to the wishes NJ
his friends and become candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor,
The United German Federated Trades NJ
New York city, representing 1000 men. and
the Socialistic Central Labor Federation of
25OO men are at odds and unless a reeoncil-
iation is soon brought about it will and in
general trouble between not only these two
Organizations, but the American Federation
of Labor and the Central Labor Union.
Three men dropped with a passenger els-
yator In Providence, X. l., building yestar-
day and were seriously injured. The sIa-
yator was cut loose at the fifth story IL heing
claimed that the air tight vault at the bottom
of the well would stop its fall without in
iury to the occupants The test failed and
the three mems heads were cut omen when
they were thrown down.
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
A European Tour.

Mrs. NJ. A. Crosley, wife Of Rev. Marion
Crosley. late pastor Of the Church Of the
Messiah Of this city, has been at work for
some little time making up a party of ladies'
to gotoEuropt for an eight weeks trip. The
arrangements are to sail from New York the
last week in June or the first week
in July. landing in Glasgow,
passing through Scotland and England /;
from London to Holland. Belgium and up
the Rhine across to Paris and back to Lon
don through ireland and back to New York.
Several ladies about Portland are intending
to go with the party. II there are any 9TH
ers wishing to join such party they can OBJ
tain the necessary information by CORES
ponding with Mrs. Crosley at 533 State street
Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Crosley has spent
several years in Europe and is,a compet ent
guide to such party.
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
EGAN AND THE OLAN-NA-eAEL
Points In Mr.. ParnelI's Testimony
Before tho Commission.
Engllshnen Looking to tho interests
of the Sugar Market.
The National Liberal Club Made q
cladstonIan organIza alton.

LONDON, May The Parnell Commls-
sion resumed its sitting in London today
Mr.. Parnell, upon taking the stand. said be
desired TO correct that part Of his evidence
given on Friday. In relation to the statement
made by him In the House Of Commons con-
corning the non-exlstence Of secret societies
In Ireland. Upon referring TO reports Of the
proceedings he found that his remarks which
had been quoted by Attorney General Web
ster, referred particularly 10 ribbOnlsm and
not to secret conspiraeles generally.
Mr. Parnell said he sometimes paid money
tha Lag AZ ga ass 0o1oc< ~ me M
spection Of his accounts. He declared ma
jority Of the members Of the physical force
party were utter strangers to him. lie had
never heard that Egan had Joined the Clan
na-Gael, and would regret to find that Egan
had rejoined the physical force party. tie
should not think such force unnatural Re
ferring to his speeches made In America. as
reported In the Irish World. the witness said
he could not accept the reports as correct
Ford had garbled his speeches In order 20
suit the taste Of the readers Of the Irish
World. The witness had never made this
statement publicly before, as il was not
necessary. He said he considered person
who Joined the League and continued q
member of the Clan-na- Gael, acted TO the in
jury Of the Leagues policy. Any member
Of the League who would advocate the use
OF dynamite would be traitor.
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
THE HON G.
HELPS FOR HoUsEKEEpERs

HELPS FOX HOUSEkEEPERS.
Clothespins boiled few minutes and
quickly dried, once or twice month, become
more durable.
To prevent the smell of paint put handful
of hay in bucket of water, and let it stand
in the room over night.
Gum camphor is offensive to mice and will
keep them away from places where IL Is scat
tered about.
Egg shells crushed into small bits, and
shaken well in decanters three parts filed
with cold water, will not only clean them
thoroughly, but will make the glass look like
new.
When papering room small apartment
can be made to appear large by being covered
with paper OF subdued color without any
particular design:
Glue that is very good can be made by dis
solving the gum to be found on cherry trees
in water. Keep water on 1t all the time, and
1t Is always ready for use.
Cut the thin skin from the outside of the
leg Of mutton, or the mutton chop, before
cooking them, and you will not have the
w00lly taste that so many complain Of.
Silverware can be kept bright for months
by being placed in an air tight case with a
good-sized piece Of camphor.
by rubbing with flannel dipped In the
best whiting, the brown discoloration may
be taken of cups inwhich custards have been
baked.
Rub window glass with a piece Of soft
linen wet with vinegar, then with a dry
cloth, and 1t will be beautifully clear.
To remove egg stains from silver spoons,
take little common salt between the thumb
and finger and rub the stain brlskly. Then
wash In soap suds.
If your black cashmere Is much solled,
have It washed. 1t will come out new. Care
must, however, be taken to have it properly
done. The secret lies in quickly drying and
pressing.
To mend china or glass. mix unslacked
lime with the white of an egg, and seeing
that the edges of the broken parts are quite
clean, put the paste on with match.
No insect that crawls can live under the
application Of hot alum water 1t will de-
stroy red and black ants, eockroaches, spi-
ders, bed bugs and all the myriads OF crawl
ing pests which infest our houses during the
heated term. Take two pounds OF alum and
dissolve IL in three or four quarts of boiling
water, let it stand ON the stove until the alum
is all melted. then apply 1t with brush
while nearly boiling hot to every joint and
crevice in your closets, bedsteads, pantry
shelves and the like brush the cracks in the
board IL you suspect that they harhor vermin
THE PROPER WAY TO DRESS.
We quote the following excellent remark
from an Article on dress recently published
In the Independent:
"The real art Of bearing the clothing is to
divide it between the shoulders and the hips.
and so divide 1t, not only that each shall
bear part Of the weight, but that during mo-
tion they shall supplement and relieve each
other. The theoretical garment for such a
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
SPORT AT RANcELEY.
Hotel Property Changes Hands-A
Massachusetts Mans Luck.


RANGELEY, May 7.-Yesterday the we'll
known and large hotel at Rangeley, owned
by the late j. A. Burke, called the "King of
the Rangeleys," the Rangeley Lake House,
with the point of land which extends to the
lake was sold for large sum to John B.
Marble. who for the past three years has
leased the house. Mr.. Marble will make
many and extensive improvements. The
house was open for summer travel May 1st.
and many happy fishermen were there. The
fishing in Rangeley Lake is good. VIM. G.
Clarke of North Attleboro, Mass, has had
most excellent luck angling for the past
three days having caught one salmon that
weighed 81 pounds, one 81 pounds, one 4
pounds, one pounds and one q pounds.
he has also caught trout that weighed 81
pounds, one q pounds and one that weighed
2pounds, also a good number of smaller
OnaS
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
ADULTERATED TEAS.
A Sensational Report from Consul
Crowell, at Annoy, China.

WASHINGTON, May IA rather sensa-
tioual report on the subject Of the teas sent
to the American market, is made to the
State Department by Consul Crowell Of
Annoy, China. He says this years crop
shows shrinking of $4,000 half chests, and
in its inferiority is fully equal to last years
crop. A large proportion Of Annoy and 0o-
long is poorly cultivated, poorly picked and
cured, dirty and adulterated. The Annoy
commissioner Of customs called it "stuff''
alone wanted in America. Nearly the whole
crop viii be marketed in the United States
The greed OF importers and exporters alone
makes 1t possible TO impose this vile stuff on
the American public. The existing laws
against the importation of bad and adulter-
ated teas are sufficient to protect the tea
drinkers of America If properly enforced.
Most OF the Oolong goes to New York, and
honest inspection there would prevent impo-
sitiOn
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
MISCHIEF ALL ROUND.
EngIIshmen Waking Up to a Ques-
tIon Of Sweetness and Cash.

NEW YORK. May IA London special %
the Herald, signed by "a Member Of Parlia-
ment," on the political and free trade prob
lens In England, says:
What Is the sugar bounties bill doing In
the land Of Golden and Bright? Here Is
measure placing restrictions on imports. on
an article Of the food Of the people, on an
article, moreover. which enters largely into
new and growing manufacture. A few
years ago very little confectionery was made
In England. 1t nearly all came from France
or Germany. Now, In consequence Of the
cheapness OF sugar, we actually export some
confectionery 70 France, and make the bulk
OF the supply for the home market. Restrict
imports OF the raw material for this industry
and IL must soon begin 10 languish. Eng
land may be called upon 70 shut out the su-
gar OF the United States, and Of France, and
by whom? BY a majority Of the foreign
powers entering into a convention, England
being one. That Is 10 say that the initiative
will not rest even with England as 10 e0un-
tries from which she shall receive sugar
The convention Is TO settle that question for
her.
.'What sort OF an arrangement do you call
this? Germany, Spain, Italy or Russia may
say TO England: You shall not receive any
sugar from the United States OF from France
because In those countries they pay bOunties.
You are welcome TO buy from US. because We
will sell you dearer sugar than these bounty
paying powers and England Is expected 20
say yes TO this arrangement. VIII she do so y
l should say that 1t Is not very likely"
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
SHOE PEGS AND ELEVATORS.
The Goods Of American Manufactur-
ers In Holland.

WASHINGTON. May 7.-Consul Eckstein
of Amsterdam. In a report on American man
ufacturers in Holland to the Department Of
State says that no records can be had as to
the total value of importations of American
manufactures into Holland. A great many
articles, from shoe pegs to elevators, are i'm
ported and trade in few of them is extern
sive. Larger and more regular permanent
trade will continue. to be seriously handi-
capped until American manufacturers de-
wise means which will curtail or prevent the
imitation OF their wares by European manu-
facturers. Complaint is made that Ameri-
can manufacturers frequently advance pric-
es when they observe the demand for their
goods increasing and that the manufactur-
ers are rarely willing to make any altera-
tion, no matter how. trifing, In any article
to approach nearer the taste of Dutch Gus
toners, while English and German manufac-
turers will do this whenever practicable.
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08

AS "a rule says the Breeders Gazette, the
brothers and sisters Of famous trotters have
never shown anything like the speed OF their
distinguished relatives There are four
brothers and sisters Of Maud s., but from one
cause or another they have never developed
the ability to trot fast. Lord Russell, the
brother to the Queen Of the Turf was fast
colt. but an accident in the stable injured
one Of his legs so that he was not trained.
There was full brother to Rarus that
could never trot fast enough to sweat. and
Instances Of this kind could be multiplied al
most indefinitely. The family to which st.
Julien belonged was an exception. as his full
sister Unalala made a record Of 2.22f, which
Is certainly a respectable one, and his brother
ST. Reno got mark tribe below 2.30, so
that three Of the family were in the 2.30 list
and will have their names on the books as
being standard by performance.
Speaking about the coming campaign on
the trottlng circuit. Mr.. HenrylB. Sire says:
Harry Wilkes, 2.13a, was taken up some
weeks ago and looks like new horse. Rosa
lind Wilkes, 2.143, has also wintered we'll,
and will show what she can do with proper
care and good handling. Gossip Jr., 2.134.
the PAGER, will. no doubt, break his record
several new harness horses this season,
which, we think, will make some Of the
fast ones go a little lively"
The grey mare Mollie Mitchell, bred by
Capt. Cooper Of Pittston, and which attrac-
ted so much attention ON the tracks Of Maine,
is now owned by Mr.. j. G. Harbinger Of
Hartford, Conn. Her record Is 226A, but
she will not be trotted this year, as she Is in
foal to Prince Wilkes. This mare was by
kennebec. by Independence, 2.2i4. dam by
British Hunter.
Bill Snells horse Jack Spratt is looking
finely this spring.
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-08
MAIN
Or. Frost In jail.

BIDDEFoRD, May 7.-Doctor Thomas N,
Frost, whom the coroner's jury found guilty
of committing criminal malpractice on Stella
A. Hill, was arraigned before Recorder
Cram in the Municipal Court this morning
on charge of murder, He pleaded not guilty
waived examination and was bound over to
the May term Of the Supreme Court at Al
fred. Four witnesses for the government
were placed under bonds for appearance at
that court. One of the witnesses is DR.. Al
bion Cobb, whom DIR. Frost called to attend
the patient just before death, and to whom
she made dying statement. DIR. Frost was