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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-06-20


OLA Age, Jesus and bis apostles. the three
Mary- the sly, sleek Devil with face full Of
dsplicity and carrying in his hand. for often
,ive warfare, d three -pronged harpoon, JUS
tice with her scales aud great many other
wonderful sights which would take full col
umn Of our paper to describe in detail.
A Washington paper of Sunday, June g.,
saws: Secretary Blaine and family will leave
the latter part Of the month to spend the
season at Bar Harbor which. together with
Sorrento, attracts large number OF Washing
tonians General Greely will occupy his new
cottage at Sorrento, for which place be will
leave with his family early in July. General and
Mrs Benet will shortly depart for the same re-
sort. Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Monroe will
| spend the early part Of the summer with rela-
| tives In BANGOR and will 20 TO Bar Harbor
| where they have cottages. Surgeon General
and Mrs. Morse will spend the summer
| At Sorrento The North Atlantic Squadron
| will go 10 Bar Harbor the first of August.
| Paymastef George A. Deering. OF the Navy,
snd Mr. and Mrs. David Walker will summer
at the Bluff, Mount Desert Ferry.
| B. T. Sowle. Esq. Of this city, appeared
before the Governors Council at Augusta, the
nineteen years old, Of Bucksport. who was
sentenced to ten years In the state prison in
| 1887. for obstructing the Maine Central rail-
road track near South Orrington. Eaton, with
| boy named Herbert Quinn. spiked piece Of
wood to the track. They were only sixteen
| wears old. and Eaton was of weak intellect.
| The boy did not realize the enormity OF bis Of
| fence at the time. He Is the oldest of five chill
dren and his mother is dependent upon him
| for support. His father is now serving sew
| en- years sentence in the State prison for sdul-
| terry. Eaton has already served three years,
which il was held was sufficient. considering
| his youth and weak brain. County Attorney
T.. P. Spofford Of Deer Isle, represented the
| government and opposed the granting Of the
| pardon. The matter was tabled.
| 1t was the other John! A gentleman aud
| lady from Philadelphia were inspecting our
new post-office the other day. and the lady ex-
pressed herself much pleased with the accom-
modations, calling the gentleman's attention to
| the various improvements in the arrangement
| Of the interior. ''Oh, yes" said her compan-
| ion, eomplacently. John Wauamaker gave
Us all this!' But be was only half right, II
was John Suminsby, our new postmaster, who
erected the building ut his own expense
Mount Desert Herald.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-06-20

BLISHED 1865.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
WASHINGTON TOPICS
Major McKinley's Bill for tbe
 Collection of Revenues
CHANGES TO PREVENT FRAUD.
The White House in Floral Dress fcr
 Wednesdays Reception.

The Diplomatic Corps First Opportunity
 to Officially Welcome President Harri-
 son-It Will be a Brilliant Gathering.
 Secretary Proctor and Senator Morrill,
 Left To-Day for Fetl,lehen,, Pa.
 WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. 3O.-Con- gressman Mckinley will probably mark the first day of the reassembling of Congress by presenting to the House favorable report on the bill which he introduced two weeks ago, ito simplify the laws in relation to the collection of the revenues" The bill deals solely with the administrative features of the Tariff law and the Committee on Ways and Means have decided that with cer- tain amendments it ought to pass. In the manner of assessing duties it makes changes which guard against fraudulent undervaluation and which members of both parties have admitted ought to be made. There will be some debate over bill will probably pass.
 As presented by Major Mckinley the bill contained a section authorizing draw backs on articles exported wholly manufactured of crude materials upon which duty had been paid, and sections read ;usting tho salaries of Customs officers These have been stricken out by the committee as not pertaining strictly to the admin strative features of the tariff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
A CAR DERAllED.
Eight Persons Injured on the Philadel-
 phia and Reading Railroad.

Eight Persons Injured on the Philadel-
 phia and ReadinS Railroad. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3o.-Eight per sons were shaken up and injured by the derailing of a car on the Philadelphia X Reading Railroad at Eighteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
 Tho train was going very slowly out Pennsylvania avenue, when the roar axle of the last car broke which threw it over on it's side. The car was dragged a short distance before the train was stopped.
 The injured are: Mary B. Brighten burg, Reading, Pa.; Mrs. Boehmer and child, Lebanon; Miss J. H. Gassett and Laura Swan, Bridgeport; Alice Rich mond, Ella Davis and Kate Davis, Philadelphia. The injured were re- moved to hospital and had their wounds dressed, after wlAch they left for their homes. Had the train been going at a rapid rate of speed there would undoubtedly have been large loss of life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
NEW YEARS RECEPTIONS.
The White House in Floral Attire Fo
 the Grand Occasion.

The White House in Floral Attire For
 the Grand Occasion.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O-Preparations have been in progress at the White House for some time past for the Now Years reception, and at last the old mansion is decked for the grand occa sion in it's handSomeSt and brigh test floral attire.
 The Presidents New Years reception is always regarded as highly interest ing event, and this one promises to be an especially important occasion, as it is the first official reception of Presi- dent liarrison's, and for this reason will doubtlesS draw out a large mum Der oG celebrities
 It will afford the Diplomatic Corps their first opportunity to officially vel come the new President at the White House. and on such occasions the Diplo- matic Corps usually has a large repre- sentation present..
 Their unique costumes of gay colors, together with the splendid uniforms of the Army and Navy officers will make the gathering remarkably brilliant one.
 There will be very few evening cos tunes, except those worn by the ladies of the receiving party, as most of the other ladies will appear in handsome carriage dresses or walking suits.
 The wives of the Supreme Court will receive as we'll as the ladies of the Cabinet.
 The Nice-Presidents big house, at and N street, on Scott circle, with it's large dining-room. which has recently been extended, is especially adapted for ontcrtaininp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
SULLIVAN GROWING OLD.
The Champion Talks sf Settling Down to
 BusiLess.

The Cha nnpion Talks sf Settling Down to
 BusiLess.
 NEW YORK, Dec. Southampton John l.. Sullivan is still in the city taking things easily. He will remain here un- til after New Years Day, when he will go to Boston to transact a little busi- ness there which requires his atten- tion.
 :, The "big fellow has been living very quietly at the Stevens House, where he is out of the way of his many friends who delight in setting 'em up" for the champion to have some fun with him after he becomes hilarious.
 'I like the metropolis very much, he said to-day, "and hope soon to be located here in business. You know that I am growing old, and must look out for the future as we'll as the pres ent. However, 1 will fight Slavin, J ack- this country, but it has to be under the Marquis of Queensbery rules. l am through fighting under London prize ring rules, as a man lays himself liable to imprisonment by doing so. It's safe betting that both Jackson and Slavin are aware of this fact and are only try ing to work up little notoriety at my expense. If either of these men are anxious to meet me let him come to this country and I think a suitable agreement could be arranged whereby a meeting of this kind conld be brought off without the interference of the po- lice"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
NO CLUE TO THE LYNCHERS,
The JaiIor was the Only Person Who Saw
 Them Arrive or Depart.

The JaiIor was the Only Person Who Saw
 Them Arrive Depart.
 COLUMBIA, S. C., Dec. 3O.-There is absolutely no clue to the identity of any of the mob who lynched the eight negroes in Barnwell. Not witness can be found, except the jailor, who saw them enter or leave the town. They appeared at the jail as suddenly and silently as they vanished after their terrible revenge.
 The jailer knows that each of tl4s prisoners was closely questioned by their eXecutioners before they were killed, but it is doubtful whether the character of the questions and answers will ever be known.
 Sam Lee and Alfred Grant, two ne groes who were in the jail as accesso- ries to the murder of Heffernan, were seized by some of the mob, but others protested, and they were left in jail, nearly frightened out of their wits.
 The negroes do not have anything to say about the lynchlng in the presence of whites. It is said on good authority, however, that a vast number of them will leave Barnwell County as soon as they can make the necessary arrange mentS.
 The lynching is strongly condemned in all parts of the StaGe, except Barn well, where the people seem to think it justified by the repeated outrages
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
PREPARED TO STRIKE.
The Erie Engineers Say They H;
 COnIsteI fine Cost.

The Erie Engineers Say They Have,
 Counted the Cost.
 JERSEY CITY, N. J., Dec. 30.-The Grievance Committee of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers yester- day afternoon held a secret meeting. The delegates were indignant at the statements of Manager Thomas that there was no trouble on the Erie Road.
 The grievances have been of long standing. and they have determined, come what may, to have them remedied or institute strike.
 One of the delegates said; ''The fea- ture of this strike, if it takes place, will be that conductors, fremen and everyone else will participate in it. We don't want to strike, but are pre- pared to strike if necessary. We de- mand nothing but what is perfectly reasonable. We are not likely to act rashly. We know what big strike means and have counted the cost"
 No further meeting will be held until the committee reports the results of the conference with Manager Thomas to- 63V
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
War on the Huns.

CoNNELLsvILLE, Pa, Dec. 3O.-Wlth the beginning of 1890, it is quite likely movement will be inaugurated which will rid the Cvnnellsville coke region of the Hungarians, who have been more than usually unruly during this year They have fully demonstrated their rumored that the Order of United American Mechanics will begin a crusade against them which will eventually oust them from the region. The business men of Connellsville, and indeed of all the towns in the regior are also interested in the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
BULLETS FOR A ROWDY.
Bridgeport Women Annoyed and As
 saulted on the Streets at Night.

Bridgeport Women Annoyed and As-
 saulted on the Streets at Night.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Dec. 30.-It is getting to be quite the thing for married women and young ladies who have occasion to go out alone after dark, especially on tho more unfre- quented streets, to carry revolvers.
 For several weeks past there has been reign of terror among the married wo- men and young girls employed at the factories about the city, owing to the outrageous conduct of some tiend who has nor hesitated outrageously to annoy them. At first the wretch began by following and merely speaking to wo- meh whom he chanced to see out. after dark unaccompanied by an escort. Later he grew more bold, and several times women have been chased.
 The actions of the acoundrel have of late been so bold that residents of the city are much excited. He has oper- ated even on Main street, actually put ting his arms around the neck and inn printing kiss upon the cheek of a pretty shop girl who was walking up Main street an evening or two ago. The police seem powerless to capture the scoundrel. His faculty of disappearing g is surprising.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Iron Men Advance Wages.

READING, Pa., Dec. 3O.-Owing to the unprecedented dem and for all grades of pig iron the Tho omas Iron Company, having furnaces at Catasauque, Hoken- dauqua and other points, have raised the wages of their employees 10 per cent. the advance to take effect January l. Pig iron has gone up s4 a ton within six months. Bessemer iron is also unusu- ally high, and many furnaces have sold out their next years product. Steel mills have made enormous purchases. It is believed that furnace men gener- ally will raise wages owing to tho ad- vance in pig iron and ore. All grades of manufactured iron have also gone up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Street Car Men May Strike.

PITTsBURG, Pa., Dec. 30.-A strike is threatened on the Fifth avenue trac- tion road in this city. Ten gripmen, brought from the East when the road was opened, were discharged because they were members of the Knights of Labor. The assembly was recently organized, and four-fifths of the grip men are members. Those discharged were believed to be the leaders in the movement. A meeting will be held to- morrow, when the matter will be arbitrated or strike ordered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Escaped Through Window.

PLAINFIELD. N. J., Dec. 3o.-The handsome residence of Contractor John Chandlers, on East Sd street, was de- stroyed by fire. Mrs Chandler dis covered the flames in a bedroom on the second floor. She gave an alarm and her husband went to the rescue. The fire burned so fiercely that they were obliged to beat a hasty retreat, and when about to descend to the ground floor the stairway was all ablaze, thus cutting off their escape. Mrs. Chandler was overcome by the smoke and had to be carried down ladder from an upper window.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30

Itself Out-The Dead Removed to a
 Morgue.
 IsHpEM1NG, Mich, Dec. 30.-At Huron, a town near Houghton, Mich., where two women and baby were burned to death few days ago, eleven persons perlshed yesterday.
 Theodore Grass, aged 57, and his wife, Mary. aged 47, returned from an old peoples dance early in the morn ing Their son Theodore, Jr., returned from his work in the stamp mill. A short time afterward all went to bed
 A quarter of an hour later, Theodore, Jr. heard screams in his sisters room. He and his brother Nicholas, aged F, attempted to reach the next room, but the flames drove them back. With bare feet and hands, they broke the glass and sash of the only window in the room and jumped to tAe ground, attlred only in their night shirts. A terrible blizzard was raging, and they could not break the windows. They then rushed to neighbours for help. The fire was eXtinguishcd an hour later and eleven bodies were recovered from the ruins.
 They were the remains of Nicholas and Mary Grass, and their children Lena, Kate, John, Antonio, Mary, Liz zie, Joseph and Michael, and Lena Erb, of Lake Linden, Mich., who was visit ing the girls of the Grass family. The bodies are in tenn porary morgue in the Houghton fire engine house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Robert Garrett in Poor Health.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 3O.-Mr. Robert Barrett is in very poor health. At times he is very much depressed, and occasionally becomes very excited. He is still at his country place "Uplands," near Catonsville. A consultation of several doctors from New York, Phila- delphia and Baltimore was held at "Uplands," but MT. Garrett's friends have not been encouraged by the re- ports from his physicians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Once .Lady of the White House."

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 3O.-Mrs, Robert Tyler died i'll this city yester- day, in the 14th year of her age. Mrs. Tyler was daughter of the tragedien, Thomas Cooper, and Mary Fairlie, a celebrated belle of New York. In 1S4O she married Robert Tyler, eldest son of President Tyler, and upon the special request of the President and his wife, who was an invalid, she presided as lady of the White House." during the first three years of President Tyler's administration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Tanners form a Corporation.

WoBURN, Mass, Dec. 3O.-A number of the tanners of Woburn have joined with other leading tanners of New England in forming a corporation for the purpose ot conducting the business of preparing cattle hair for the market, and the manufacture of glue. The stock of the corporation has all been taken by the tanners. It is intended to erect extensive works, the location of which has not as yet been decided upon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
King Carlos Reviewed the Garris on.

LISBON, Dec. 3O.-King Carlos and the Queen, attended by brilliant suite, reviewed the garrison yesterday in the presence of all the diplomatic corps. The populace greeted the royal couple with every token of sympathy and affection. In the evening State ban quet was held, among the 200 guests being United States Minister Loring and Rear-Admiral Walker, U. $. N.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Revolutionary Appeals in Italy.

LONDON. Dec. 3o.-It has pleased the Italian authorities to consider that the Revolutionary appeals posted up in various parts of the country are due to French machinations, a conclusion that is not generally accepted. Italy has enough anti-monarchic material at home to account for such demonstra- tions, and nothing could be more natu- ral than that they should call upon their intlammatory brethren to initiate the Brazilian and establish an Italian Ranublic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
About 25O Men Idle.

the puddlers has shut down Carnegie's lower Union Iron Mills. The men re- fuse to work the iron furnished by the firm, claiming that the material was too strong. Pending settlement of the trouble extensive improvements will be made, and the mills will not resume until some time in January About 25O men are idle,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
A Vessel in Danger.

SEA ISLE CITY, N. J., Dec 3O.-The steamer Commonwealth, bound from Philadelphia for New York, freight laden, came ashore on Townsend's Inle t bar early in the morning. As the vessel lies in dangerous position with a brisk southerly wind blowing and high sea tide running in, fears are entertained for her safety. A request has been made for assistance. No one has yet left the vessel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
liv f., rsons Drowned.

LONDON, Dec. 30. - The steamers Ovington and Queen Victoria collided during fog on the River Clyde. The Owing ton was so badly damaged that she were drowned, The Queen Victoria was damaged but remained afloat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
A Cold Wave Out West.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3O.-The first cold wave of the winter is reported from all parts of the West and Northwest. In Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan furious blizzard ragged all
 day yesterday, piling the snow to great heights on the railroads and delaying trains. In Illinois and Iowa the cold wave came upon tho heels of a thunder
 storm, the temperature dropping at some points 30 degrees in three hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Two Women Baptized.

NEW YORK, Dec, 3O.-Two middle aged women were baptized in New York Bay at Greenville, yesterday. They were Mrs. Freeman of this city and Miss Cary House of Middletown, N. Y. They wore converts to the Faith Cure religion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
No Alliance Between Russia and France

LONDON, Dec. 3O.-It is settled that there can be no alliance between Russia and France so long as the latter nation continues to be a Republic and this may be looked upon as one of the most important consequences of the quite shunting of Dom Pedro, as the story that the Sultan of Turkey actually paid up some of his troops arrearages on that account is the most incredible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
InSpcctinC Iron Works.

WAsnINGToN, D. C., Dec. 3O.-Secre- tary Proctor, accompanied by Senator Morrill,, as represen tative of the Mili- tary Committee of the Senate, left to-day for Bethlehem, Pa, to inspect tho South Bethlehem Iron Works, in order to ascertain their capability for doing ordnance work for the Army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Senate Committees Go to New York.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 30.-Two special Senate Committees left for New York last night. One is tho committee appointed to look into our trade rela- tons with Canada. It is composed of Senator .oar, chairman: Senators Ali son, tier. Eclph Hale, Pugh and NcorL,-s. The oti.er is the Committee on Transportation and Sale of Meat Products. Senator Vest is the chair man, and the other memo oers are Sena- tors l lumb, Manderson, Farwell and Coke. CI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Women in a Wrestling Match.

CINCINNATI, O., Dec. 3O.-The Graco- Roman wrestling match between Hattie Leslie of Buffalo. N. l., and Ethel Marks of Cincinnati at the Peoples 8 Theatre, was won by the latter, Miss Leslie falling to throw Miss Marks four wrestled, Miss Marks winning the first fall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Spirited Cooking Main,

NoRwALK, Conn.,, Dec. 3O.-Early in the morning in an old barn near Strait ford, spirited cooking main occurred between fowls owned in Bridgeport and Port Jefferson. Fifteen pairs contested in the match which was nnally decided in favor of Port Jefferson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Death of a Harvard Instructor.

BosToN, Dec, 3o.-George w Sawin, an instructor of mathematics at Har yard College, died at the Massachusetts Hospital, aged 23 years. He was seized with an acute attack of perironitis on Tuesday, and on Wednesday was taken down with the grippe"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Her Body Found FroZRl in the Ice.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Dec. 3o.-The body of Miss Sarah F. Nichols was found frozen in tho ice of the Merrimac River near this city. Miss Nichols, whose home was in Belvidere, was recently swindled out of 1000 by Charles Met this fact, and undoubtedly committed suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Her Body Not Recovered.

NEW YORK, Dec. so:-1'he body of Superintendent of Telegraph of the New Jersey Central Railroad Company, who committed suicide by jumping overheard from ferry boat between Jersey City and Brooklyn, has not been recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Arrested for Mafpractics.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 30.-Howard F. Ter rell, accused of ruining Lillie Cook and procuring the malpractice which caused the girls death has been arrested in Saratoga County by Brooklyn otiicers, and will be brought back here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Bowen and Myer to Fight.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3O.-It is re- ported that two-ounce glove contest between Andy Bowen, of this city, and Billy Myer, of Streator, Ill.,, has been agreed upon, the fight to take place hero in about ten weeks from date, for S2, 800 side.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Victory for Glass workers.

LocKPoRT. N. Y., Dec. 3O.-Tne Lock- port glass works resumed operations this morning. All the blowers return at the old standard scale of wages, In the struggle to reduce the wages the Glassblowers' Union have triumphed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
Jones's 80 Year-Cld Bride,

LAUREL, Del, Dec. 3O.-Golds borough Jones' a youth, recently married Mary Shippers, aged 90, at Greenwood. They would not permit the ceremony to go on until the lights were dimmed, as they said the bride was timid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-30
A DENIAL FROM BRAZIL.
The Property of the Imperial Family Has
 Not Been Confiscated.

Not Been ConfiScated.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-Dr. Valente, the Brazilian Minister, has received the following telegram, dated Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 29, from Ruy Barbosa, Minister of Finance under the new government:
 I've observe that tho European press continues to accept false rumors as ground for accusation against us. The property belonging to tho Imperial fam fly has not been confscated; on the contrary the decree guaranteeing it allows the Imperial family two years time for disposing of the property What has been cancelled is the allow ance assigned by law and the subsidy which was granted by the Provi sional Government"