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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03
WASHINGTON TAXING THE oA7H.

and the Chancellor stood Secretary Otis, Of
the Senate a small, short man, holding a
Bible on a crimson cushion. Conspicuous
in the group were Roger Sherman, General
Knox, General st. Clair and Baron Steuben-
The Bible upon which the oath was taken
is carefully preserved by St Johns Masonic
Lodge, No. l, of this State. 1t bears this in
scriptiOn: ION this sacred volume, on the
thirtieth day of April, 1879, in the City of
New York, was administered to George
Washington, the first President of the
United States Of America, the oath to sup
port the constitution of the United States"
Chancellor Livingston administered the
oath in slow, distinct words. When the BIZ
BILE was raised, and as Washington bowed to
kiss it, he said, gravely: Il swear, p" adding
fervently, with closed eyes, 80 help me,
God'
1T is done" said the Chancellor; and
then turning to the spellbOund throng be
low, he exclaimed: Long live George
/ Washington, President of the United
! States!" This was the signal for the out
/ burst of pent-up Joy and patriotism. A
/ hurricane of shouts rent the air, and with
! the waving of flags and banners lasted for
several minutes A flag was Immediately
displayed over Federal Hall as a sign that
| the ceremony had been performed, and in
simultaneously all the bells in the city rang
out triumphantly, while cannon doomed
from fort and feet in every direction
Washington bowed low to the vast cheer
ing RssemblaRe, and then retired to the
Senate chamber where he delivered a
short inaugural address remarkable for it's
mOdesty, dignity and wisdom
After his address, President Washington,
attended by the President Chancellor
Livingston Cabinet officers and other dig
nitaries, went to st Paul's Chapel, where
prayers were read by Bishop Provost, one
Ia. -
was crowded, and the services very i'm
pressive. After they were over the Presi-
dent was escorted to his residence In the
evening the city was brilliantly illuminated,
and the people, who usually retired early.
sat up until late hour talking about the
event of the day which crowned the man
who was FIRST in war, first in peace, and
FIRST in the hearf of his conn trvyneU
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03
A VERITABLE SEA LION.


Captain AIurreIi Gives a Reception on
Board the Missourl-A ChivIIrOus Act
of Himself and Ohicers-Complim M ents
of the Captain.
PHILADELPHIA, April 26.-The gallant
steamer Missouri, which brought the res
cued survivors of the Danmark to this
city, took her departure at four O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. Captain Murrell's
last day in port was signalized by a gen.
erous mark Of sentinel of himself and
the officers of the steamer. The vessels
officers contributed their entire share of
the testimonial fund raised for them tc
the survivors of the Danmark. The crew
retain their portion.
Captain Murren gave a reception on
board the Missouri yesterday, and for
three hours continuously shook the cease
less line Of men, women and children by
the hand. A floral souvenir, tied with a
silk ribbon to a card, was handed to each
lady as she passed in line. The cards had
printed on them: "Compliments ofaCapr
tain Hamilton Murreli, of the Atlantic
transport steamship Missouri, April %,
1889"
Among others who presented their
compliments to the Captain were fifty
Indian girls from the Lincoln Home.
They presented him with gold watch
and chain with a blood-stone setting, and
a pair Of beaded moccasins.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

drama played here, amid the glow of
patriotic enthusiasm, one hundred years
ago, must be regarded as trans endent.
From the balcony OF the hall that stood
where the statue now Is, the Declaration Of
Independence was first read to the citizens
OF New York the Continental Congress sat
here in its closing days; and here the first
Federal Congress- assembled America
offered no place more honorably identified
with the history of American liberty than
bhis
The first Inauguration Of Washington
marked the birth of our National Republic.
Colonial and provincial America ceased to
exist, and National America began. The
hope OF success lay apparently in one man.
revered and beloved as no other man had
been or ever will be, and upon the success
full issue of the trust to which he was here
Bolemnly devoted. What scene I'm history
overtops or even equals the grandeur and
significance of that glorious consecrationi
As we look upon this sculptured form OF the
Father Of his Country" and remember
that this is the place of the sublime event
which may be commemorated,b by unborn
generations, that here Washington took the
cath Of his great office, fancy pictures the
scenes that occurred here one hundred
years ago.
As the FIRST inaugural ceremony occurred
en- New York City the centennial celebration
Df that event would naturally take place
An the metropolis The scu ptured figure
of the illustrious hero and statesman viii
be the central point of the commemorative
demonstration And could a more appro-
pirate place be found2 The patriotic feel
tngB aroused by the memory of the ovent
have resulted in material action for its
proper Observance, and the celebration OF
the anniversary will be Of National charao-
ter-R grand civic, military and naval dem
Onstration, probably eclipsinR the com
memOration Of Evacuation Day five years
ago.
After the adoption of the constitution, on
September IS, l7SS IL was determined that
New York City should be the seat OF the
first Federal Congress when It should con
vene. The old City Hall in Wall street, in
which the Continental Congress had been
accustomed 10 meet was placed by the cor
pOratiOn of the city at the disposal Of Con-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03
Twenty Million rect OF Logs Scattered
Among the Apostles I'lands-

ASHLAND, Wis, April 2j.-The heavy
gale which swept Lake Superior Tuesday
night was disastrous to the lumbermen
whose booms of logs were in exposed
positions along Chequamagon bay. Over
twenty million feet Of logs are now scat
tered among the Apostle Island, the
booms having been broken by the fury
Of the storm. Many Of the logs were
driven out into the lake. 1t is now be-
lieved that only a small percentage can
be saved when the storm subsidies. A
rough estimate OF the loss placed 1t at
over $4,000 Pike & Drake, whose boom
contained 1905, 900 feet, are the heaviest
sufferers.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03
The Mystery Of the Mischief Exp

The Mystery of the Mischief Explained.
BosroS, April 25.--The mystery OF the
yacht Mischief, which was found hoa tlng
bottom up in the harb0r. has been e4-
planned. Her owner, w. Drake oL bos-
ton. a compositor. being out OF "oIAs a,
bought the yacht intending 70 20 ~ .no
Is,rl,e5 At Rnsgia wharf Boston, for south
1soaton. but was caught in gale and
bIown down to Winthrop where they
Ieached the boat On Tuesday be started
for south Boston, but encountered
squaIi. The boat filling with water he
left her and swan to Thompson's Island,
which be reached after hard struggle.
Mr.. Drake is now sick at his home.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

Mr. AsHwoRTH. British Vice Consul at
CastelIamare, Italy, was found, on the
22d, at the foot of the precipice overlook
ing the Bay of Naples at VicO Equense.
1t is believed thathe committed suicide.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

ONE HUNDRED Sioux Indians are en-
route to the Paris Exposition with 'Buf-
falo BiIl's Wild West" Red Shirt, Rocky
Bear, No Neck and Medicine Horse are
among the noted chiefs of the party.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

Qress and after reconstruction was known
ne Federal Han The City Hall was built
about 100. IL was in the form Of an l. and
open in the middle. The cellar contained
dungeons for criminals; the first story had
two wide staircases two large and two
small rooms; the middle OF the second
story was occupied by COURTROOM, with
the Assembly room on one side and the
rnngisarate's room on the other. The debt
oEs' cells we're in the attic.
At this time the building was falling to
decay and the depleted treasury furnished
no means with which TO erect a new
structure or even TO remodel the old one.
Fortunately, in this emergency some OF the
prominent and wealthy men subscribed
enough money, some thirty-two thousand
dollars necessary to make the alterations
When completed IL was for that period, an
imposing structure
The assembling Of the first Federal Con
rress after the adoption Of the consutu-
sion was fixed for March ., lTSo. The day
was ushered in by tho ringing OF bells and
the boom Of cannon Owing to the sever
ity OF the weather, tho muddy condition Of
the country roads and the general incon-
vsniences OF travel only eight Senators
and thirteen Representatives not enough
sof . quorum, were present Rivers and
brooks thar usually could be forded at
rarticular places were overfowing theiT
banks, making this kind OF passage inn
1,oRfble The Raritan river, at New
brunswick ~ n, and the Delaware river
,rcrs crossed In soowS, upon which car
yinaoa were driven. Travel was so impeded
thg1 1t was not until over a month later,
Anil 6 that a quorum Of Congressman
hnA assembled. and on that date they met
and organized The first business was
opening and counting the votes for Presi-
dsnt ana President 10 which oihces
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

This event, indeibly recorded, marked
the beginning of a memorable epoch IN
American history; for IL was the dedication
of the young Republic as well as the inau-
guratton of its first President Here IA
mOus actors OF revolutionary times realized
their dreams OF Independence. Upon this
site the crowning event Of Washington'a
glorious life and the life OF the Juvenile
Union occurred Among the most impos-
Ing scenes In our National history, the
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

THE funeral of Stanton Blake took place
from Kings Chapel, Boston, on the 18th,
Rev Prof. Francis G. Peabody, D. D., OF
Harvard College, Off ciating.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

THE land agent at Guthrie, Oklahoma
Territory, says the telegraph people there
pay no attention to Government mes
sages, as they get more money from COM
mercial and press business.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03
TEWS ANO NOTES.
A Summary Of Important Events

THE Bank of France, on the 2Ist, de-
cIared a dividend Of forty francs per
hare.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

HUMBOLDT Bros. large barns at BOde,
Humboldt County, Ia, were destroyed by
fire, on the oath. Loss, $1,000; insurance,
50 100.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

IT is said in st. Petersburg that the Czar
is in a state of extreme nervous excite
ment produced by his constant dread OF
attempts upOn his life.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

AN explosion occurred in the Brance-
peth coIiery at Durham, England, on the
oath. Five persons were killed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

RUSSIA VIII send delegates to the ma
EfHe conference which meets at Washing
1on on OcfOber IL next
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

THE municipal council OF Vienna, on
the oath, decided that the trannway (street-
cary company must forfeit $4,000 OF its
securities and $4,000 penalty each day
until uninterrupted traffic was resumed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

AN Austrian imperial decree has been
issued dissolving the Provincial Diets anc
ordering new elections to be held.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

De kind to your friends, that you may
keep them; be kind TO your enemies. that
they may become your friends --Thalss. D
c. 6I0.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

\ VHN EvONNSe E0NAeNseA NNN1cS S0VNpenT
of New Y ork City and ST. Johnsvlne, )
! Y. failed on the 23d
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

THE semi annual meeting of the Amer
lean Antiquarian Society was held in
Boston on the oath. The secretary re-
ported the acknowledgment by Rt. Hon.
w. E. Gladstone of his election as mem
her of the society
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

the stars and stripes Colonel Morgan
Lewis WIS in command The procession
TO the Presidential mansion and
halted. The committee which had charge
of the arrangements consisted Of Ralph
Lard, Trisram Dalton and Richard Henry
Lee, from the senate and Representatives
Egbert Benson, Charles Carroll and Fisher
Ames They escorted Washington from his
hoAse amid vocifero1s cheering. The
President-eloct rode in a carriage that was
called a chariot drawn four horses The
route was through Pclrl 70 Broad street.
thence 20 Wall stress Arriving Ia front OF
Federal Hall the troops broke ranks and
formed IN line on each side OF the street,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

THE recent letter of Prince Regent Luit-
pOld to DR.. Won Lutz, Bavarian Minister
of Worship and Public Instruction, defn-
ing his understanding Of the status Of
Catholic educational institutions, has
caused a great deal of annoyance at the
Vatican, and viii probably result in a
protracted correspondence.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

HIRAM W. MILLER, ex-cOunty treasurer
of Marion County. Ind, Superintendent
Williams of the poor farm and several
others were arrested, on the oath, charged
with voting challenged paupers at the
presidential election.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL has writ
ten an angry letter to Mr.. Chamberlain,
in which he warns that gentleman that if
the Conservatives choose to make test
of their strength throughout Birmingham,
the contest will certainly result in the
political annihilation of Mr.. Chamber
lain and his friends.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

MR. CHAMBERLAIN, on the oath, speak
ing at Birmingham, said he was confident
that the government, before appealing to
the country, would develop its Irish
plans, and it would doubles obtain IA
vorable verdict at the polls.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

The members of the Farmers Institute
Of Miami County, Ind, have joined hands
with the Peru Cnd.) Board of Trade in
the erection of a fax mill and binding
twine factory, the object of which is to
make war on the Twine Trust. The farm
ers viii raise the fax from which the
Irvine will be manufactured.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

AT recent antl-Semitic meeting in
Berlin, DR.. StOrker, court preacher, de-
hvered a long speech, in the course OF
which he referred to the Empress Freder-
lex as his "dear friend" The Emperor
became very angry on hearing this, and
ordered the doctor 10 cease his anti.
Semitic agitation or resign his Office.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

FRANK MILLER, of West Union, Ia, was
convicted, on the oath in the United States
Court at Dubuque, of using the mails for
fraudulent purposes. His method was
to write letters to parties, offering green
goods at a discount, and, after obtaining
the money, giving blank paper in return.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

ADMIRAL KIMBERLY has forwarded to
the Navy Department a report from Chief
Engineer Kiersted, stating that the en-
gine OF the Nipsie has been tried and
worked well. The propeller is considera-
bly, bent and its effective force much re-
duced. The report says that the ship can
be moved by steam if required.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

a TRAIN Of fourteen coaches on the
Santa Fe railroad, crowded to the plat
form with returning boomers, pulled into
the Union depot at Kansas City. No., on
the morning Of the oath. Hundreds Of
others returned by other routes and
means, having failed to secure a footing
in the new1y-opened Territory.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

OPPOSITION to the Canadian Pacific rail-
road has led to the formation, in British
Columbia, of the Trans-Continental Rail-
way Company, with a capital of $50 ,Oo0,-
900, organized by prominent British Co.
lumbia and English capitalists.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

THIRTY-Two packages of prepared
opium, valued at $1,000, found concealed
in the steamship Oceanic, which arrived
at San Francisco recently from China,
were seized by customs officers on the 22d.
Twenty thousand dollars worth of opium
was seized there during the month.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

CAPTAIN HAMILTON MURRELL Of the
steamer Missouri, who gallantly rescued
739 human victims from the sinking
steamer Danmark, was made the subject
Of a spontaneous ovation in Philadelphia
on the 23d. In the evening he was ban
quoted by the Sons Of st. George.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

THE Lincoln CNe1.) Branch of the Irish
National League rendered a, banquet to
Hon. Patrick Egan, the newly appointed
Minister to Chilli, on the 25th. Over three
hundred plates were laid, and numerous
responses to toasts were made by prom
inent citizens.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

Mr.. R. F. BUsH's schoOner-yacht Cor
onet, in which it's owner left New York
for a tour of the world about year ago,
and for the safety of which some fears
have been felt, arrived at home on the
18th, and dropped anchor off Staten ISL
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

THE owners of the steamer Missouri
were, on the oath, notified by the New
York agents of the Thingvalla line that
payment will be made for the cargo
which was thrown overheard from the
Missouri to make room for the Danmark's
passengers.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

MRS. GROVER CLEVELAND has rented
the cottage Of Rev. Percy Browne, at
Marion, Mass, for the coming season.
The house is a One-story Queen Anne,
and is located next to the summer home
of R. w Glider, editor Of the Century
Magazine,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-03

PHILETUs F. DORLON, the celebrated
caterer of Fulton Market, New York, died,
on the oath, at his summer hotel, DorIOn
Point, Conn. He was a prominent and
active member of the Fat Mems AssOcia-
ton, and many times elected its presi-
dent
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-06-27
THE VERY LAfEsT
Current Events In This City and
Vicinity
Given In Condensed and Attractive
shape Fer the Hurried Reader,

s~HiH
10, Deekard and Millie Keehn, Of
Pike township have been licensed 70
wed,
Jay M, Cogan has been appointed ad'
miniatIat0r OF tho estate OF Fhillp
Wasen,
John Lawrence Lacey and Sidney
Adela Barnhart, OF Canton, have been
licensed TO wed,
The county commissioners went
down 10 Pike township this morning 10
view some bridges,
Miss Monte Rice returned 10 her home
In Rochester, N, r., this morning after
an extended visit with her uncle,
Thomas Dady.
Dr. u, O, Morrow left for hla homo In
Cumberland West Va, this mOrnlng,on
account OF the serious illness OF his
grandfather,
New York parties have rented the
vacant room IN the Bucklua block, No,
40 South Market street, and will short
ly open racket department store,
Charles Allonaa who has been report
cd In tie Penny Press as missing from
Mansfield, Ia In this city stopping with
his step brother, DR.. j. A, schaefer.
District Deputy Clugson, of Mans
field did not arrive last night and con
Requently there was no installation ut
the meeting Of the Elka last night.
John MOGregOr, President OF the
Springfield Hardware Company at
Springfield, Mo, Ia visiting his brother,
Archibald McGregor, OF North Walnut
street.
Conrad Peter has bought the interest
OF the late Frank Peter of II, Dame
miller, the administrators Of tho estate
and will continue the business at the
old stand.
Rev. Frank Finley Of Indianapolis,
Ind, Ia Visiting frienda and acquaint
ancea In this county, Rev. Finley has
charge OF Disciple congregation In In
dianapoliB,
Otto Hartel was given preliminary
hearing this afternoon before Mayor
Blake on o charge Of burglarizlng
Santry a. McGOwan's store, He was
bound over TO court In the sum OF $500
John j. Lytz has been appointed
guardian for the minor heirs Of Eliza
beth Dewald, deceased, late OF Law
renee township.
A cablegram is received In Canton
from Mrs, Kate B. Sherwood noting her
safe arrival In Paris after u very pleas
ant ocean voyage.
We have had the pleasure Of furnish
ing Mr., q. Q. Rogers, proprietor of the
widely known Hamilton House NJ
Waynesburg, With handsome register,
The dispatch from Dayton over the
Postal line, which was filed ut $40 and
which failed TO reach as In time, was
filed ut $40 standard time, or i;l5 city
time, hence IL was the fault of the
sender, the Dayton Monitor editor, and
not the Postal Co., that we did not get
IL In time, Our apology is rendered the
| Postal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-06-27
oun MAhhILLoN LnPpnR.
All tho Current Events in Condensed
shape,

MAssmLoN, o., June 20,

AnPNNlH NNilNlP"HNNNNNl
MAssILLoH, d, June 20,
The commencement exercises OF the
graduating class of the Massillon Union
School will be held In the High School
Hall this evening The program is full
of interest and first class talent
Prof, y, Eelphlinger and q few OF his
pupils left this morning for Cleveland
TO attend the Ohio Music Teachers
Convention, In session IN that city,
Mr., H. will remain until Saturday,
A number OF society young men have
held several successful hops lately, 10
cap the climax IN iitting manner,
these young mems best girls have ar
ranged q dance 10 be held tomorrow
evening In the Peoples Hall, and those
who have received an Invitation CON
slider themselves fortunate,
The police officials have taken hand
In the prize fight, Last night Darkey
Matthews, the fellow engaged IN last
Saturdays fight, who lives In this city,
was arrested at his home and Ia now In
the lookup awaiting q hearing, Two
officers went TO North Lawrence during
the night and arrested JOhnDOugherty,
the brother and BaOker Of Dan Dough
erty, the man who fought with Math,
ewa, lle will answer 10 the charge Of
aiding and abettlng q prize fight, Dan
D0ugherty himself could not be found,
lie viii be arrested to-day II no has not
taken French leave,
Peter Berrar and Andrew Dangelei'
sen are In Columbus,
William Bauhart, employed at Hess,
Snyder n Co.'s had the little llnger OF
his right hand nearly taken off by his
hand being caught Ia q palmer yester'
day morning,
Mrs, LaTliIna, who has been visiting
at the homo OF Policeman Hogan, South
Mil street. returned 10 Toledo this
morning,
The social Of the English Catholic
church will meet on Thursday evening
NJ the home of Theodore Miller, East
South street.
w, d. Henry OF Pittsburg Ia in the
city,
Hon, John G, Warwick and party
when last heard from were NJ Glasgow,
about 10 leave for London,
Miss Pearl Breuner OF Medina and
Miss peeter 0fAlllance arc yialtlngMra.
W, w, Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs, Jacob Friok of Wooster
are the guests Of Dr. and Mrs, Bailey,
North Mil street property owners
wlllklck ylgorouslyi IL as isprOposed, the
new TurkeyfO0t railroad Ia 10
through their property. The extension
Is now located 10 Vogt's stone quarry.