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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-09
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-09

! demanding OF young Jim Turner that ne
leave the state. Turner refused and one
of the Howsrds shot him, killing him IN.
StAptiy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-09

HE Chattanooga Trsdesman says that
there is DO difference in the wages paid
service OF equal gra5e; that the manufac-
turers prefer colored men for heavy work
and that the condition of the exotic race
rapidly improving.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-09

A IA year-old boy name Thomas
Spang, residing q few miles north of
Chiffon, vas gored to death by s1 in
furiated bull.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-09

Goy. Hoard spoke ut the Monsha
assembly the other day on the ministers
He gave the clergy II rsking over for
not beiug mCce interesting and for not
furnishing a more lively, searching, sin
ner-shaking kind Of gospel The gov
ernor thinks modern preaching Is not
the gospel once delivered to the saints.
It don't interest him; and he il inclined
to think the fault is in the pulpit and
not in the pew. The governor must be
careful or the clergy will have him ar
rsigned ss a sort of second Bob lugersoll.
A live, common sinner in private life can
oriticise the clergy, but that prerogative
does not belong to the official gentry.
They are required to declare that the
salt of modern preaching hath not lost
its SAVIOR.
Mr. Roofevelt is nothing If not unfair
lie is now seeking to convey the idea
that the present OWL service commission
has done something for the soldiers that
the tleNsIAnu aumlhistth'ioh uio EoN W.
This is uutrus. Old soldiers were ac-
corded every right aud consideration
under the law, and their preference and
exemption from civil service examination
were constantly allowed. As to the eligi.
BILE list and the right of reinsteatment,
the rules which Roosevelt claims to have
changed were the rules u'ade by he orig
insl OWL service commission and they
were made before the Cleveland admin
istrstion came in. Roosevelt seeks to
convey the idea that hs is correcting an
injustice of the last administration. The
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-09

WYOMING hus made an appeal to Jerry
Rusk for marriageablo women who are
all promised gooG, steady, industrious
husbands In view OF the fact shat two
Virginia maiden sisters who had Il gen
erous share of this worlds goods recently
committed suicide because "there ia no
pleaauro in this life for old maids" it
might be we'll for some of the surplus
women OF some OF the eastern and mid
die states to take a sensible view of the
situation and act accordingly, remember
any that the west has a meguiticcnt flu
ture before it, aud that good proper
tion of women il necessary 70 give so
oiety taat polish that makes the sex par
tial To the east.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-09

The late President Gariieids son
James IA soon to marry Miss Helen Now
ell, OF Chicago, daughter OF President
John Newell, of the Lake Shore road. 1t
ia sa:d that Young Garfield's ambitions
are political He fine scholar, a fair
orator and is making reputation as
lawyer. He has never given up his rest
denoe in the Nineteenth congressional
district of Ohio, 30 long represented by
his farther. Ezra B. Taylor, the present
representative, ia well ON il years, and
when he retires it ia extremely probable
that Garfield will succeed him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-09

In the cases of a physician and dentist
indicted for practising medicine and dent
istry without a license, the supreme court
of New Ham mpshire quashed the indict-
ments and declared the law requiring
license for the practise of medicine and
dentistry unconstitutional
Tx practice of cremation IL spreading
in Italy. In forty-two communities it
has been adopted to the exclusion OF every
other method of disposrrg of dead human
bodice. la twenty -one comreurities
furnaces have been in operation for sev.
eral years. In nineteen communities the
authorities arc trying to raise money for
the ereoteon of orematories.
The man who IL travelling through
Georgia, preaching the nearness Of the
judgment day, ani selling "angel wings"
to the colored people for $40 pair, is
certainly clever fellow. Whatever may
be said OF his honesty, his schem is equal
TO those of Colonel Sellers for bold origin
aIity and fnapoial promise. At $40
pair, there's millions in il.
ORE of the clergy, DR.. Gunsanlus,
smoked cigar on the grounds of the
great Chautauqua summer resort in
Michigan, at Bay View, the other day.
Some of the officers of the ma
tionaI w. @. L. u, werethere, and
they made fierce attack upon
the poor Clergyman. There was a lively
chatter OF oratory for some time; aud
tho smoker looked on like a poor
oulprit.
GRs. FAIEUHILD's commission have a
mighty hard task before them. The
Cherokees have no land to sell. They are
very polite, but they won't talk trade, not
talk. Gen. Fairohild may rs well come
home end try persuasion by letter, rs to
stay there and rough it, in the hope that
no can coax the Indians to sell when they
don't want to sell.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
LABOR NOTES.
a Single Tax Club to be Organized
In This City.

The Portland Central Labor Union con-
templates having a course Of lectures next
winter, the course to consist Of eight or ten
lectures, and including such speakers as
Rev. DIR. McGlynn, Henry George, and 9TH
ers prominent In the agitation Of the labor
question. Arrangements are now being per-
feeted for the course. which 1t Is proposed TO
make very popular. The Central Labor
Union, which consists Of the Longshore-
mems, Plastsrers'. Shoemakers', Hatters'.
and Carpenters Unions, Knights Of Labor.
and others, now In this city represent over
1900 workingmen. The central body con-
trolls all the nnions. and Its OBJECT Is to pro-
mote the welfare Of the laboring man. settle
the grievances, and promote the common in
terests Of the unions. II one union Is thrown
cut Of labor, the central union supports the
laborers out of employment. By the con-
centration of the small unions into central
union, strong organization Is made that Is
better able to meet the dificulties that may
arise from strikes, loekouts, etc. These
unions exist in all the large cities Of the
country. and are so united that when one
union gets into trouble all the others contrib
ute to its support. II. for instance. the Hat
ters' Union should strike, the Central Union
consisting of all the trades unions, would
contribute to support.those unemployed. Not
only would the local central labor union aid
the strikers, but the central labor unions Of
other cities would also contribute funds, thus
enabling the striking union to hold out until
satisfactory terms are made.
A Single Tax Club will soon be formed In
this city. This club win support Henry
Georges idea Of taxing land. and not the
improvements and things made by man. A
meeting for organization viii soon be held
by those believing in this Idea Of taxation.
Mr.. w. II. Jewett is one Of the prominent
movers in the matter.
A meeting to settle upon programme for
Labor Day will soon be held.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
A MAINE CYCLONE
Blows Down Barn and Throws a
Boy over Fence.

AUGUSTA, June GA wind cloud burst
during shower at 9.45 this morning near
the Togus road, II miles east Of here. 1t
plowed the ground and tore up trees and
fences for half mile The wind struck the
farm buildings owned by DR.. Geo. E. Brick
EFT Of this city and occupied by Stephen A.
Thurston. 1t demolished the barn in which
were farming tools, carriages and horse
unroofed another barn and took off the
chimneys and shingles on the roof OF the
house. The loss is $500.
Ernest Thurston, an IS year old boy, said
Il was In the -dooryard of our house when /
saw the cyclone coming across the field. 1t
was funnel shaped, moved and black. The
point kept circling along the ground, alter
nately falling and lifting and chewing up
bushes in its path. 1t scooped a hogshead
of water out Of pond and carried it up. 1t
caught me and whlrled me round and round,
throwing me down half dozen times.
1t finally lifted me clean up over wall
across the road. was not hurt but ran In :
to the house where my mother and sisters
were. and bolted the door,"
One eye witness says that the air was
filled with flying timbers, boards and shin
giles, many feet high and an acre Of ground
was covered with debris. Hayracks, carts and
sleighs were taken up, tossed about and
smashed. A despatch from Togus says it
was hailing there and the barometer fell
rapidly here this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
SEATTLE A SEA OF FLAME.
Thirty-one Blocks Burned and the
Fire Still Spreading.

SEATTLE, w. T., June Cat Up. m. fire
broke out in the Pontius building on Front
street and by 4.30 was raging over district
Of fine or six blocks. The wind was from
the north and the indications were that the
whole business portion Of the city would be
swept away, involving loss of millions.
The magnificent San Francisco stores were
on fire and whole block seemed doomed. The
fremen were helpless in the face Of the ca
lamity and telegraphed in all directions for
aid. A smart breeze began blowing off the
bay. tanning the flames, and at about the
same time the advancing blaze destroyed
the opera house block, the block opposite
and all the warehouses at the foot of Co
lumbus street. A great group Of buildings
in the rear Of the Post Intelligence news
paper Office was burning, and people in the
Yester block, occupied by the Western
Union Telegraph Company and the Post In
telligence, were hurriedly moving out.
top. m. 81 blocks had been burned in
the very heart Of the city, with the imminent
danger of the loss Of about 20 blocks more.
The fire was not all under control and had
reached the great coal bunkers. Should
these be destroyed the flames are certain to
be communicated to large number OF build
ings, and the loss will be increased many
fold.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
THE NEWS AMONG THE SPORTSMEN.
Mighty Men OF BowdoIn Give an Ex-
hIbItlon Of Prowess.
From Boston to Portland In a Day on
a Bicycle.
Y. m. c. A. Ball Players Beaten by
the Presumpscots.

BRUNSWICK, June 6-The annual field day
Of the Bswdoin College Athletic Associa-
tion was held this afternoon on the Topsham
fair grounds. The events and winners were;
One hundred yard dash-G. II. Packard, 81,
first, 102s seconds.
Throwing the hammer-H. II. Hastings, 80, 65
feet 10 inches.
Two mile run-A. p. Brown, '9I, I'm. 5osec.
Putting the shot-F. Z. Parker, '9f, 20 feet 8
inches.
Halfmlle run-G. B. Sears, 80, I'm. 21zsec.
Pole yault-E. Hilton, feet S1s inches.
Standing broad tump-A. 8. Ridley, 0 feet "a
Two hundred and twenty yards run-G. H.
Running broad jump-A. 5. Ridley, 1s feet ga
inches.
-Four hundred and forty yards run-w. o. Har-
dy, 5S1a sec.
Standing high iump-A. 8. Ridley, feet, "a
inches.
Three-legged race-Croswen and Hardy, 1874
seconds.
one mile run-G b. Sears, 5m. 121ssec.
Running high jump-A. 5. Ridley, feet SiA
inches.
ThrOwing base ball-G. DOwnes. ss5 fee. A
inches.
Hurdle race-F. o. Fisher, 2lsec.
Hop, skip ami jump-A. 8. Ridley, 81 feet,
inches.
The best previous 100 yards record is 1O3
seconds.
The Sophomore and Freshmen four-oared
race on the Androscoggin, for silver cup,
came off this morning over the mile course.
1t was won easily by the Sophomores In 6m.
So sec. The Sophomore crew will enter for
the races at Worcester, June 18th. Bean, '92
won the log race today.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
THE CANADIAN SEALERS WILL RESIST
Says A Man Who Is Interested In the
Question.
He Adds That British Cruisers VIII
Lend Their Aid.
More WarlIke Talk From Beyond the
Canadian Border.

OTTAWA, Ont, June GA gentleman in
Victoria interested in the seizure Of Cana
dian vessels in Behring sea two years ago,
writing to friends at Ottawa says: "Cana-
dian sealers will go North as usual in few
days. If asked to heave to they will resist
seizure. II oyerpowered, they will be re-
taken by the British cruisers. Canadian
vessel owners entered Behring Sea last sum-
mer and were not molested, though frequent
ly sighted by American cutters. They feel
confident that the American cutters will
keep out Of the way this season. Cor
respondence Is still In progress between the
British and Canadian governments relative
to the erection Of the proposed defences on
the Pacific coast of British Columbia. Forces
stationed at Asquimault and Vancouver will
be maintained by the Canadian government
but armament, ammunition and submarine
stores viii be supplied by the Imperial au-
thorities. England has agreed to provide rs
men Of the Royal Marine Artillery, including
15 submarine divers. Part of the armament
has already reached the Pacific coast.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
ANNIVERSARY cELEBRATIoN.
Tho Light Infantry and Friends CO
to Long Island.

The celebration Of their 68th anniversary
at Long Island yesterday was delightful
event for the Portland Light Infantry, hon.
orary members and few invited guests. All
met in the morning at the armory on Plum
street and under command of Capt. Norton
marched to Custom House wharf where the
steamer was taken. They had merry time
going down the harbOr, there being in all
about forty-five persons present, among
them being Col. Lynch Of the First Regi-
ment, Capt Philbrook and Lieutenant Nc
Carthy OF the Blues, Second Lieutena
Thos. Hogan Of the Montgomery Guards,
Chas. E. Somerby, j. A. Day and others.
Breakfast was served by Cushing &
Mitchell Immediately upon the arrival of the
company at the island. After that came the
shooting and the base ball. Corporal Reed
captained one base ball nine, and Sergeant
Waldron the other A great contest ensued.
There was heavy batting, lots Of running
and hard and effective work all around. The
game closed with Corporal Reeds side the
winners by ten runs. The score was 80 to
20. While the ball game was in progress
the crack Of the rifles could be heard in an
other part of the island. The shooting was
for prize medals. In the first class Private
Boyd won first prize by a score of 10 out of
possible 25. Capt Norton shot we'll and
gave Mr.. Boyd sharp contest, scoring him
self IS points out of a possible %, and there
fore taking second prize. In the second
class the shooting resulted in tie between
Privates Hopkins and MeCorrison each
scoring 20 points out of possible %. Capt.
Norton will send the full score to Col. Cram,
inspector of rifle practice, for him to decide
which is the winner in the second class.
There was some difference in the shooting,
and the decision Of Col. Cram will be await
ed with interest. Alta o'clock dinner was
eaten, after which cards, rifle practice and
more base ball were enjoyed. At Gas p. m.
the boat was taken for the city. The day
was most delightfully."- spent. Everybody
had good time and everything passing off
in the most agreeable manner,
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
GENERAL NEWS.

Sitting Bull, the great Sioux war chief, is
dying of pneumonia.
A non-partisan prohibition league Is In
process Of formation in Nebraska.
Gov. Goodell was proclaimed governor Of
New Hampshire with the customary cere-
mony yesterday.
burned Wednesday night, Three persons
are believed to have perished.
At a recent meeting Of the Engineers
Brotherhood In Chicago, Chief IArthur
declared that he would never sane
tion another strike.
"The civil service law" says Senator
Blair, with the masses of the people is un-
popular to say the least. 1t is administered
too much like the proceedings of the star
chamber, in its present performances. 1t is
no part of American institutions and unless
the new commissioners shall be able to
make something out of it the whole thing
had better be expunged from the laws.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07

The annual meeting of the Belfast Water
Company was held in Belfast Wednesday af
ternoon, the 4th. The following officers
were elected: G. Il. Baker, Ebert Wheeler
and Mr.. Fernald Of Boston, Frank Jones Of
Portsmouth, N. H., and Chas. j. Gilman Of
Brunswick, directors; Mr.. Gilman was elect
ed president; Elbert Wheeler, treasurer, and
j. II. Drummond, !Jr., Portland, clerk.
Notwithstanding the annual shrinkage in
personal property by the sale and loss Of
vessels, the aggregate Of Belfast's valuation
is in excess Of last year. The total valuation
this year is S2,585, ,S58. The rate Of taxation
will be SO on $1,000. In 1874 the total
amount raised by taxation was S84, 900 and
the rate was four per cent or $40 ON $1,000.
This was the highest rate ever assessed in
Belfast, and was more than d0uble the
present rate of taxation.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Arrangements are being made at South
Robbinston for a big celebration at that
place on the Fourth Of July.
The North Christian church at Easport,
has extended a call to the Rev. j. E. Bruce,
to become pastor of that society, and the in
vitation has been accepted. Mr.. Bruce will
move from Milbridge, where he has been
settled for the past two wears
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
THE STATE.
HANCOCK COUNTY

HANCOCk COUNTY.
Ellsworth will have grand Fourth OF Ju-
ly celebration.
Thomas Decker, aged 16 years, was
drowned at Indian Harbor few days ago.
He went just outside the harbor in a small
skif, cunning, About an hour after he left,
his skif was found half full of water, ibis hat
floating alonside, the gun and other things
gone. His body, at latest advices had not
been recovered.
What would the Maine villages do without
the sewing circles? Here Is an account of
one In Somesville that has bought an organ
for the church, provided hearse, built
sidewalks and raisedS500 to put an iron fence
around the cemetery.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
Another cardboard machine is to be placed
in the fibre mill at Benton Falls. Twenty
eight feet will be added to the north end Of
the mill for finishing room, and 150x3S on
the east between the mill aud pentock, where
the new machine will be put. The earth Is
being rapidly cleared for room for the base
ment, by the somewhat novel method of tap
ping the penstock, the rushing water from
which sweeps the dirt way very last.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Applications have been received at Dlvis-
ion Headquarters Of the Sons Of Veterans in
Bangor, for camps to be established at Wal
doboro and Harrington. Next Wednesday
night, at the regular. meeting Oh Daniel
Chaplin Camp, captain viii be elected to
succeed COL Hutchfns, who has resigned the
camps were mustered into the order in diff
ferent parts of the United States. The or
der is having rapid growth.
Bangor is talking Of a big Fourth Of July
celebration.
The Prentiss estate Of Bangor owns large
tracts of timber land in Pennsylvania
the logs from which are driven to Williams
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07

The following games were splayed in the
National League yesterday:
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07

been added 20 the increasing list OF deceased
members, that OF Mr.. j. II. Hooper and,
Whereas, Although never an active member Of
this Exchange, or frequent attendant Of is
meetings, owing to circumstances and sickness.
the past few years, and therefore possibly not
known 70 all OF our present members; yet those
hln most. Always courteous, always genial.
quiet yet social, he was never known 10 purpJsely
inlure ones feelings or business by word or deed.
ill-will. Therefore, be IL
ResotUed, That, as an Exchange, We have made
great loss In the death OF Mr.. j. III Hooper:
that Of q thoroughly honest man. one above sus.
plcion or deceit, gentleman; and as individuals
we have lost friend, an honest adviser whose
knowledge and whose best and kindest word was
always 10 be had for the asking.
Resolred, That these resolutions be engrossed
upon the records OF the Exchange, and copy be
PRESS
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
Appointments by the President.

REISSUE AND INCREASE.
Conko .-fLoxx. - a., =. f.eo T~Au q MI.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07

Private Clarence M. Whitten Of the Capl-
tai Guards, has been placed under arrest for
30 days for dis0bedience OF orders.
Following Is the list Of officers Of the Var
mouth Dramatic Association: President,
Edward Cannon; vice president, Miss Olive
Blanchard secretary. Miss Hattie Quint !;
treasurer, Fred Allen; committee for select
ing dramas, Misses Annie COlley, Hattie
Quint, Gertie Doughty. The. association Is
at present preparing the drama, Under
the Laurels."
John Cloutier Of Canada arrived In Water
willie last week in a homemade vehicle about
the size Of baby carriage, which was drawn
by medium sized Newfoundland dog. They
started Tuesday morning from their home a
few miles above ST. Francis, making the trip
in little over three days, as quick a. an
average horse could go. This Is the third
excursion the two have taken 10 Waterville.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
Reception to Rev. I. 4. HaIIock

Rev. L. H. Hallock, formerly OF, Portland.
commenced his labors with the Congrega-
tional church at Wateryille, Sunday. Tues
day evening reception was given him and
his wife at the vestry. The room was taste
fully decorated With flowers and paintings
and parlor furniture put in. A large party
gathered. Welcome songs were sung by the
choir. Rev. DR.. Pepper. president of Colby,
and wife. Mr.. Spencer and wife, Prof Hall
and wife. DIR. Hanson and wife. of the Bap-
tist society, Rev. Mr. Clifford Of the Method
ist, and Rev. Mr. Seward of the Unitarian,
were present and gave a cordial welcome.
Refreshments were served during the eve
ming, consisting Of ice cream and cake. A
most enjoyable time was had.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
SUNRISE TO SUNSET.
a saco WheeIman Lays Out Long
Days Ride.

BIDDEFoRD, June 6.-Enoch Townsend Of
Saeo has signified his intention Of trying to
go on his bicycle, between sunrise ana sun
set, from Boston to Portland. He says the
distance between these two cities, over the
road, is about 116 miles and he feels very
confident that he can cover it in the time
stated. His plan is to go to Boston the day
before on the train; start next morning at
sunrise and breakfast at Lynn. He will
take lunch at Portsmouth and get his din
ner in Saco, and then proceed to Portland.
Townsend is conceded to be by far the best
long distance rider in the two cities. Last
year in the course Of his duties as elect ric
lineman and during what spare time he had,
he covered nearly $500 miles. He has fire.
quently made seventy-five miles Of Sunday
hOurq
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07
BAss BALL.


PREsUMPscoTs. IL; Y. NC AS. 8.
The Y. NJ. @. A. team played the Pre-
sumpscots yesterday afternoon. at the Port
land grounds, before about 200 people. The
Y. NJ. G. AS punched their hits In the fourth
and ninth innings, earning three runs. Cox's
four errors were damaging, as eight runs
were scored as the direct result Of his mis-
plays. Files made wonderful one-hand
catch OF line hit in the seventh, and Will
son made number Of pretty plays Jones
and Desmond made difficult fly catches, and
Blackman took everything that came his
way. The squareness of Browns umpiring
was a pleasing feature Of the game. The
score:
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-07

thor of ''Ben Hur," was in the limited ex-
press that was washed away. She is GER
tainly dead Gen. Wallace is in Washington
and is greatly alarmed about his wife. Mr..
Royison was in search of Mollie Richards
The body of her sister Carrie was recovered
on Monday.
The young ladies are daughters of Mr..
s, Lake SUPERIOR. They left their home in Up p
siianti last week. to visit some Of their
friends in the Cambria Iron Company. They
arrived here on Wednesday, in time to be
caught and drowned in the flood. They
were in the Hurlburt House when the tor
rent washed them away. Mr.. Royison, their
uncle, is almost distracted.