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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-28

Feb. 6.-Dear Father: Talked all
day to Chicago lawyer, and finally
succeeded in selling him book. Have
just been presented with bill for $25
for his time. 1t isn't easy to make
money out here; the natives are all on
the same lay. Your aft. son,
yValta,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-28

Feb. 5.-Dear Father: Only sold four
books to-day. One of them was to an
subscribe to his paper before / left.
Some of the Westerners are pretty
smooth takers themselves. Price of
book, IS; subscription, s.. l believe
I'll keep away from editors. Your aft.
son, Walter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-28

A few hours later. CHANGING to meet
hinette on the avenue, j Scarborough
proposed to her that they should visit
the grave of Heloise and Abelard. Mi
nette had just been laughing at some
lnlng, but when she heard what he said
an the brllliancy in her violet eyes melted
INTO soft, sympathetic glow. She clasped
ner oalntlly gloved hands together, and
looking upward in an attitude of mock
ecstacy, exclaimed in voice surcharged
with emotion and quivering with pathos:
"Ah! yes, let us CO."
Then her eyes fell meekly to the earth,
ner hands, still clasped, dropped, and she
assumed penitential pose. Suddenly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
A MUTINY QUELlED BY THE CAPTAIN.
Trouble on the Gloucester Fisher
man Water Lily.
Three OF the Crew Wanted 20 Fight
the Commander,
Who Accidentally Shot himself, BUT
Won the Day.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. Jan. ls.--About two
O'Clock this afternoon. the fishing schooner
Water Lily. Of Gloucester, started out on
fishing trip. The wharf was barely cleared
when Anssl MeClain, ,-one OF the crew, at.
tempted to take the wheel from Capt. John
Hiltz. who was steering at the time. The
Captain ordered him forward and when hs
refused pushed him along. Mccain
went forward and tried to pick
up row with Angus McIsaacs.
He was finally quIeted by some other mem
bers Of the crew but when the schooner had
passed Fort Point light. McClain and an
other OF the crew named McIsaae, suddenly
advanced toward the captain saying that
they were going to run things. The captain
sGa sna Rsa Sat N sa' w1Sa NJ s0cE = .Ss
man down that came aft. whereupon the
cook, WIN. Donnell, caught up hatchet and
SAID: IL tnere's going 20 DO any fRht-
Ing. I'm going TO have a hand In IT,
Seeing the men advancing armed with q
hatchet and wooden staye. the captain or
dered them forward. and as they still ad-
vaneed he rushed below and g0t his revolver.
In coming upon the deck his revolver, which
was self-c0cking, was accidentally discnarg-
ed. the ball passing through his left hand.
breaking the bone OF one finger and sever
ing several arteries. With the revolver
In his left hand the captain told the men
that he would shoot them Il they did not 70
below. They quickly obeyed and the schooner
anchored. A tug was signalled and tie
captain brought 70 the city and taken n his
home. McClain and Donnell will be ar
rested and probably arraigned before the
United States commissioner tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
EllswOrth-"I do not care to express an

Ellsworth-"I do not care to express an
opinion"
Representative II. Fl. Adams of Belgrade
81 think we should not move it at present.
At some future time I should have it 60 to
Lewiston or Waterville."
Representative l. w. Emerson Of Lewis
toni am not in favor Of making any re-
pairs here. 1 think the capital should be
moved to Lewiston. Portland would be my
second choice"
representative Morrill, sprague Of Dexter
The capital should be moved at once to
any city that has suitable accommodations.
My first choice Is Bangor, but would vote
to move i to Portland rather than have 1t
stay here"
Representative Dennis R. Hanley of Brls-
tel am afraid It would cost almost too
much money. IL we could get that money
from the national government would have
1t go to Portland by all means. That Is
where 1t ought to 60"
Representative W. 81. Wing Of Manches--
teri think Augusta is nearer the centre Of
ana the State ground; and very small part
OF the sum required to build State House
In Portland would put this in good repair"
Representative j. b. Robinson of Oxford
IF they are going to move 1t think 1t
would be good idea to move 1t to Portland.
think we ought to move as soon as we can
afford it."
Representative f. o. Purinton of Minot-
81 don't favor moving at present Portland
would be more convenient for me and my
constituents; but ! rather favor Capital
Representative Robert 7. Tyler Of Frank
fort-"Really, think it ought to be moved.
/ should prefer Portland"
Representative /. w. Parker Of Belfast
.'If we move it l should want to see 1t 20 to
Belfast"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
Recent Deaths.

Captain Andrew Godfrey, a we'll known
shipmaster in the coal and coasting trade.
died at his home at Tuckahoe. N. j., We'd
nesday morning, aged 60. Captain Godfrey
was known all along the coast from Savan-
nah to Portland.
Mr.. James w. Judd, aged rs. died on We'd
nesday at his home in West Orange, N. J
He was born on Nov. 2S, 1911. at Westhamp
ton, Mass, and when young man engaged
in the book publishing business at Hartford.
Conn. Becoming interested in the life insur-
ance business about 1910, he retired from his
corporated the Union Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Maine. In later years he was in
business in New York city.
Rev. Holden X. Nye, whose death occurred
on Thursday at Norwood, where for yeal
he has been the pastor of the Universalist
church, was born in Claremont. N. H., Sept.
%, 1919. He became a student Of the late
Rev. L. b. Thayer, ID. D., in Lowell, In 1841.
His first settlement was in Methuen. Subse-
guent settlements were In Maine, New York,
Illinois, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
He was man Of exceptional ability, particu-
larly as Q speaker and writer.
ploye Of the Boston C Maine Railroad Com
pany, died at his home at Merrlmac, Mass,
Thursday night at 6 o'clock. He had been
ailing for some months. Mr.. Bailey was II
years old, and was one Of the few men who
grew up with the great Boston & Maine sys-
tenn. He entered the employ of this railroad
In 1889 as section hand, and had steadily
worked up to his position as master of main
tenance of way of the Western division.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
SOMERSET COUNTY.
a Big Broom FACTORY.

Twitchell, Champlin & Co.'s broom de-
partment has been enlarged. The broom
factory now occupies the whole Of the fire
proof building. two hundred feet long and
two stories high. The second floor Is used
for manufacturing, and is all in one large
workroom. This room is equipped with the
latest improved machinery for manufactur-
ing brooms and whisks by steam power,
with steam elevator and steam heating. max
ing it the largest and best equipped factory
In New England
The first floor is used for storage Of broom
corn. Mr.. Showers has just returned from
the West, where he has been purchasing
broom corn, and this floor is now filed with
that article to its full capacity. The style
and quality of goods turned out at this fac
tory are second to none In the country.
Mr.. G. B. Showers, the manager. has had
nineteen years experience in the broom busl-
ness. and is well known among mill men as
the broom man" He informs us that there
are about twelve hundred dozen brooms sold
ahead Of the factory. but with the increased
capacity be hopes to overcome this and be
able to NIL orders more promptly, as he now
has room to manufacture one hundred dozen
brooms and whisks per day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
To Search for stanIey,

LONDON, Jan. 1S.-Thomas A. Stevens, the
bicyclist, who announced his intention Of
penetrating Africa in search of Stanley, has
started for Zanzibar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
York County Poultry Association.

Following are the entries Of birds from
this vicinity at the York County Poultry
Association exhibition at Biddeford;
j. M. Bueknam, Yarmouth. two trios Houdan
chicks; trio Japanese bantams; trio rose comb,
White Legh0rns.
q. Fred Cook. Cumberland Nils pair White
Plymouth Rock hens and chicks.
J. NJ. Gooding, Yarmouthville. pair whits
h. Stevens. stroudsater, breeding pen OF Light
Brahmas.
e. Fred Cook, Cumberland Mills, pair Langsaaa
q. Fred Cook. Cumberland Mills. four pairs
white Wyand0ttes.
d. II. Bennett, Yarmouth. two triOs barred
Plymouth Rocks.
l.. r. Cook, Yarmouth, two rose comb. Brown
LeghOrnsi four pens rose comb. White Legh0rns.
j. A. Chase. Yarmouthville, two pens White
Mnoreas three pens Black Minorcas-
James NJ Davis, farmoufhville, trio Black
Mlnorcas.
G. II. Cook, Yarmouthville, breeding pen Of
Langshans pen OF White Plymouth Rocks; four
White Quincy chicks.
A. o. Sands, Yarmouthyille, trio Light BrAhmas
G.. II. Cook, Yarmouthve, pair fekin ducks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19

passed the first appropriation bill. They
ordered hearing on the petition of Port
land Eye and Ear Infirmary for an appropri-
alton, for week from today.
The House orders that the committee on
interior waters inquire into the expediency
Of amending chap. 230 of the special laws Of
1854.
The majority and minority reports on the
question of changing the State elections
from September to November. came into the
House from the Judiciary committee this
morning. Senators Heath and Walton and
Representative Talbot favor the change.
Senator Libby and Representatives Wiswell.
Barker, Manley, Stearns, Peakes and Fogg
oppose.
In the House today Mr.. Pattengall intro
duced and had passed bv large majority an
order directing something to be done to get
better ventilation in the House of Represen-
tatives. Mr.. Pattengall said the air was so
bad as to effect the intellects of the members,
and was applauded by the House.
Mrs. l.. M. N. Stevens, M. N. Rich, Esq,
and Col. John M. Adams were among the
Portland people at the State House today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
MAINE TOWNS.
Cane Elizabeth.

The sstorm ended here at three O'Clock,
Thursday afternoon, in binding shower OF
rain, accompanied by peals Of thunder and
lightning flashes.
Portland. went on an excursion to the "Iron--
clad Cottage, Thursday afternoon, and
didn't "g0 home till morning"
Skating ON the lee at Mill Creek In Knight
vile, and on the Government Pond" near
Portland Head Battery Is favorite pastime
INDUCED In by the young of both sexes I;
many coming over from the city by both
bridge and ferry to engage In the exhilirat-
ing sport.
a place to purchase along the harbor front Of
this town, found. after little search and in
Quiry no less than twenty-Six houses for sale
between Turner's Island and Fort Preble.
There was an oyster supper and literary
day evening. Reading Of the Courtship Of
Miles Standish by Miss Minnie Sawyer with
tableau Illustrations by local artists was an
interesting feature.
Cabbages continue to be drag on the
hands Of the farmers. Some lots have been
sold for 5000 ton, the lowest ever known
here.
Westbrook.
Miss Lottie Clark of Cumberland Mills,
garden yesterday. The plants were unpro-
tected by a covering of any kind.
Falmouth.
On June 18th, 1889, occurred the marriage
of Deacon Peter N. Marston Of Falmouth, to
Miss Bethiah Allen Of Yarmouth. Last even
ing, January 18th, 1889, many Of the relatives
his worthy wife, gathered at their home In
Falmouth, to celebrate the iftieth anniversa-
ry of that event. 1t was one Of those enjoy
able. occasions which mark, period in life
ls..lN
most pleasing manner, the time being
spent in reading letters from absent friends,
poems, music and social chat. The supper
table was very prettily arranged. A very
large loaf OF cake, beautifully ornamented,
and presented by the daughter, attracted
The company dispersed leaving as tokens
OF love and good will many pieces OF shining
coin and wishes Of many years OF continued
usefulness and happiness for our honored
host and hostess. Five children resulted
from this union, two Of whom died at an
early age. Joseph S. enlisted in the late civil
war, Company A, 18th Maine, August 18th,
1862, and fell June 10th, 1864, In q charge be-
fore Petersburg Julia II. and Luther NJ,
the two surviving children. settled In Farm
ingham, Mass, where they still reside.
Cray.
At regular meeting Of Gray Park Associ-
alton the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President-Silas 4. Adams.
Secretary-John Ii. Chase.
-Presidents-0rin s. Higgins, Benjamin Il.
Skiilings Charles E. Libby.
Drectors-John I. Merrill, Yinton X. Frank
George A. Morrill,, james I. Hancock, George 4.
Merrill.
Treasurer-John II. Chase.
Yarmouth.
Wescustago Lodge, K. of p, held private
installation and oyster supper at Masonic
ball, Thursday evening. Representatives
Of the Grand Lodge were present. Follow
ing Is the list Of officers installed:
@. .C.-J. ID. Rogers.
V.C.-Charles p. Allen.
p. W.T.. Bennett.
M. A.-G. III, Welch.
Trustee-J. M. Walker.
Delegates TO Grand Lodge for two years-Ge0.
A. Leighton, Edward Stoddard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
MASSACHUSETTS WHITE GAPS.
Great Darlington Placarded With
Threats Of Violence.

GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass, Jan. 1.-THE
strike at the Waubek mills. Hocsatonic, is
virtually ended, there having been mutual
concessions. The superintendent is retained
as are the two girls whose action in leaving
the mill to attend a funeral precipitated
the strike and most Of the 68 hands who
struck with them. The two weavers, Predi-
yet and iAudibert, who were so severely as
saulted by white Caps" are also retained.
Public opinion is with the mill authorities,
many thinking the weavers are not con-
nected with the White Caps at all. About
200 notices have been posted around the
village similar to this:
Mr.. Morton--If you will stop drinking and sup
port your family, we will help. II you don't, we
will kill you.
lSigned1 "WHITE CAPS"
A measure was received today by the As
ISOLATED Press representative at Great Bar
rington as follows:
We hereby warn you not to come to Housa-
tonic to get news against our organization.
Let this be sufficient warning and bear in mind
that we shant allow 1t.
lsigned] SKULL AND CROSS BONES"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
TO REPRESENT THE SOUTH.
a Native Of Maine Who May Be a
Cabinet officer.

IEDIANAPoLIs. Jan. 1s.--Gen. Harrison's
principal callers to-day were Georgia visitors.
Col. Albert Z. Buck Of Atlanta, ID. G. Ar
mold Of Albany and r. d. Locke OF Macon.
Colonel Buck was sent for by the President
elect and they had long confer
ence this afternoon. That Colonel
Bucks name stands pretty high upon the
list Of possible and even probable cabinet
appointees Is conceded tonight by several as
tute politicians. Colonel Buck had n pri-
vate Interview with Colonel John q. New
this evening. There are those who think
tho distinguished Ganreian was notified that
a great honor might be rendered him at an
early day. 1t appears that while Col Buck
had no strong delegations here urging his
appointment, he Is the second choice Of a
very large majority Of the Southernors who
have been here. He Is q native Of Maine,
and was colonel Of Maine regiment. He Is
about 50, and moved South at the close Of
the rebellion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
DETROIT TO PORTLAND.
Grand Trunk Cars Which Can No
Longer Make the Run.

DETROIT, Jan. lS.-The new customs order
regarding Canadian built cars Is being
rigidly enforced. Heretofore the Grand
Trunk and other foreign built cars have
been loaded in interior points In Michigan
and run through TO Portland. Maine. with
out question. This was a disregard Of law.
but tacitly permitted to 90 through some
misunderstanding In the Interpretation OF
the International arrangement. Now no
Canada built car can pass Detroit from any
American point 10 another through Canada
without paying duties II such cars are in
tended to ply between American points.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
Public Library.

At recent meeting Of the directors they
voted to extend their thanks to the chief of
the fire department and his men for their
services rendered so promptly and kindly
in moving the books and other collections OF
the library to the Baxter Building. And the
librarian adds: THAT with all their plaster
casts, glazed pictures, furniture and the like,
no accident occurred, everything being
handled with the kindliest care and consid-
erationo -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19


This number not choosing new location
cannot be all credited to Augusta. 1t is Just
equal to the number who are not in favor Of
moving plus the doubtful:or non-committal
ones, plus those absent or not seen. A large
part of the number favor Augusta because
the Capitol is already here; and many more,
being against removal. win express no opin-
ion as to place. Yet even of those against re-
moval at least eight have expressed opinions
favorable to Portland as location and sew
eral favor other locations.
In conclusion it may be asked: "How
much are the opinions that have been ex-
pressed worth? viii the members vote as
they talk? The only answer to this will be
for Portland to try them on the vote. The
PRESS has tried them on talk. Their an
swers to the questions put them have been
written down nearly uerbatim, and have
been put before the readers Of the PRESS.
Here are given the opinions Of the men
seen to-day. They complete the work:
Representative F. w. Hovey Of Pittsfeld-
My convictions are that it ought to 90 To
Portland, and l suppose should have 70
vote that way. Massachusetts has her Capi-
tai where the business and accommodations
are, and think it should be so in Maine"
Representative d. P. Field Of Auburn-"I
say move it; and move it to Portland. Port.
land is the proper place for 1t, because II is
the commercial metropolis Of Maine"
Representative G. j. Shaw Of Hartlsnd-
II say no.
Representative j. Ii. Manley of Augusta
81 do not care to express an opinion"
Representative Andrew P, Wiswell Of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
MAIN e.

C-Partly Cloudy
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
RAILWAY MATTERS.


The Maine Central railroad Is replacing
the iron rails on the Belfast branch with
steel rails taken up from the Androscoggin
road, the latter having heavier ones. The
work OF laying down the rails Is now In pro-
gress, and will continue for several weeks
A despatch from Concord. N. e., says that
Notwithstanding the general denial OF the
railroad officials Of the correctness Of the
ing in that State, director In one OF the
roads interested says that there Is f0unda-
tion for the report. and intimates that gi-
gantic scheme OF leasing. and consolidation
Is contemplated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
Removal of the Capital.

Tonight the meeting Of the committees
from the Board of Trade and City Govern
ment will be held at the Council Room, City
Building. The Senators and Representa-
tives from this section will be present, and
all citizens who may desire are cordially in
vited to attend.
Mr. John B. Curtis, it Is understood, offers
to give the State site forthe Capitol II they
will locate it ON the Eastern Promenade,
VIII ere he owns land.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
BY STRICT PARTY VOTE
The House Bunches the Territories
and Passes the Omnibus RiII.

e@fta aooOS tttO SfTtIti8ho BILL
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The House today
rejected the Mcdonald substitute to the
Omnibus bill. III to 122. and debated the
amendment to the bill offered by Mr.. Spring
er. providing that II the division Of Dakota
is authorized and majority Of all the votes
cast at the election provided for in the act
shall be in favor of sthe Sioux Falls constitu-
tion of 1885, it shall be the duty of the con-
vention which may assemble at Sioux Falls
to re-submit to the people Of South Dakota
for ratification or rejection the Sioux Falls
constitution of 1885, and also the articles
separately submitted at that time including
the selection Of a temporary seat of govern
ment with such changes as relate to the
name and boundaries of the proposed State
and the re-spportionment Of the judicial
and legislative districts and such other
amendments as may be necessary to comply
with the provisions of this act.
Mr.. Perkins Of Kansas, moved to amend
Mr.. Sprlnger's amendment by providing that
IL the Sioux Falls constitution is ratified by
the people Of South Dakota the President
shall issue a proclamation declaring the
State of South Dakota admitted into the
Union. This was agreed to, and Mr.
Springer's amendment, as amended was ac-
The House adopted the omnibus bill as
amended. as a substitute for the Senate meas
ure by party vote, 1873 to 40.
Mr.. Baker of New York then moved to re-
commit the bill with instructions to the COM
mittee on territories to report back billlfor
the immediate admission of South Dakota,
and enabling acts for Montana, North Dako-
ia and Washington. This was lost. 116 to
131.
The Senate bill as amended by the substi-
tuition Of the omnibus bill. then passed, IA
to 9S.
At the evening session the House passed
thirty private pension bills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19
HE SUED FOR $4,000
A Saco Mill Hands Claim Which
Will Not Be Paid.

SAco. Me-, Jan. 1S.-The Supreme Court
at Saco has been engaged for two days in the
trial Of suit for damages brought by AL
fred Longtime. aged sixteen, against the
York Manufacturing Corporation of Saco,
for the loss Of his hand by getting it caught
in spinning frame few months ago. The
case was of special interest, the PLAINTIFF s
claim being that the accident was caused
through the carelessness Of fellow work.
man. In starting the machinery while the boy
was cleaning it. Council argued that the
company was liable because OF hiring incom-
petent and youthful workmen. The suit was
for $4,000. The defence brought numerous
experienced witnesses to show that it is the
custom in all cotton mills to employ boys Of
that age to do that kind of work. Among
the witnesses were Deputy Labor Commis-
sioner Campbell, Of Rockland, K. S. Davis,
agent of the Continental Mills, Lewiston,
and Robert Macarthur. agent of the Pepperill
and Laconia Mills, Biddeford. The jury
was out one hour and brought in a verdict
for the defendant corporation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-19

The petition of A. B. Prescott and forty
four others praying for an increase of the
salary of the Judge of Probate of Franklin
County was presented by Senator Merrill.
Senator Hunt presents bill regarding the
State Prison privileges that the deduction in
theii sentences which convicts shall receive
for good behavior will be seven days in each
month for all. Heretofore, the deduction
has varied with prisoners receiving long and
short sentences.
Twelve petitions from grangers of Morrill,,
Aspinwall, Waldo, Union, Leeds, addition,
Stetsen, Dix6eld, Durham, Gray, Maysville
and Bingham for law to prevent the manu-
1acture and sale of adulterated articles of
food and drink; by Walton to judiciary COM
mittee.
The Senate orders that the committee on
nsheries ana game inquire what amendments
II any are necessary to render the provisions
Of chap. 30 of the Revised Statutes more
Hinckley.
1t was also ordered that the committee on
the judiciary inquire whether any legislation
is necessary TO harmonic r. s.. chan. "a.
secs. II, Is, IA, 16 with r. S., chap 65 sec. 36'
relative to the distribution Of the estates of
non residents; presented by Senator Heath.
The Senate also orders that the Committee
on the judiciary inquire If any legislation il
necessary to remove from sec, 42 chan I24
r. s., the provisions recently held to Be un.
constitutional.
Notes.
The finance committee met today and