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The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

The Grange meetings held under the direc-
tion OF the State Grange for the last two
weeks, have been very well attended, the
numbers attending being from 400 to $500.
National Master Brigham and State Master
ROBBIE have each made more than dozen ad-
dresses; and the farmers. from the reports
given of the meetings by the weekly country
papers, evidently show that they are very
much interested in the purposes and objects
of the organization. The meetings yet to be
held win take place at Lewiston today; at
Dover and Foxcroft next Saturday; at Hay
den Lake, Skcwhegan, Tuesday the 18th; at
Augusta the 18th, and at Sebago Lake the
10th. 1t appears from what is said that the
leaders of the order advance no partisan
views on the great questions of the day but
1t is understood that one Of the purposes of
the order is to educate the farmers on all
those political questions which directly af-
feet their interests. The great purpose Of
the organization is association and co-opera-
ton for intellectual, social rand financial ad-
vantages among its members.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

S. S. Cox earned the title of statesman
by originating and carrying through the bill
establishing the Life Saving Service, which
will continue to save many lives and mil
lions of dollars after its originator is fol-
gotten by all but the students of biographi-
cal dictionaries
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12
TILE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPT. 1s.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu.
nications. The name and address Of the writer
are In all cases indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12
THE CHOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
New Haven Palladium
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

Il hear" says London Truth, ''that George
Eliot's grave in Highgate Cemetery is mel
ancholy object, being nearly overgrown with
grass, and apparently quite. neglected. The
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

responsibility for the high and destruc-
tive tides rests upon the moon, which was
full just at the unfortunate time when that
cyclone came sweeping up from the West
Indies.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

The scandalous bribery that attended the
election of Senator Payne to the United
States Senate is the Banquo's ghost that will
never down before the Ohio Democrats.
Although it was about six years ago that
Payne's seat was bought for him, that pur-
chase is this year the overshadowing issue
in the Ohio campaign. Not the least inter-
esting chapter is a History of the Payne
Purchase" written by Col. H. ". Boynton,
the well known journalist, and printed in
serial form in the Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette. The payne Purchase" was the
purchase Of men, and the history of it is as
Interesting as the histories of other great
infamies.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12
CITY ADvERTl.EmENTs.
TAXES FOR 1889.
CITY OF PORTLAND.

ror,c,I REAsURER's OFFICE, Sept. 2, 1889.
~ the year 1889, have been committed TO me
WIN warrant for the collection of the same. In
accordance with an ordinance of the City a
DISCOUNT OF ONE PER CENT
Thursday, Oct. 81, 1889. -
,at interest viii be charged on all taxes not paid
h. w. HERSEY,
80 Treasurer and Collector.
Sep3 tH" dtOct31
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12
OFFAL NOTICE.

A Ii persons who have any complaints to make
IA for the non removal Of offai or any apparent
neglect Of duty ON the part Of the drivers will con-
fer favor by notifying the Undersigned instead
OF making complaints elsewhere, as quicker atten-
STANWOOD &CO., Nos. 261 ,263 and 285 Com
mercial street. Telephone $50 iylod3m
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12
CURRENT COMMENT.
BUSY YEAR.
[Philadelphia Press.l
Chis is a bun wear and mo- mistake


This Is bull year and no mistake.
Within month this whole country mas
woke up to this. The only big failure on
Wall street is by a firm which bet on the bear
side OF the market. The railroads have more
freight than they can carry. Crops are large
ana prices rising. The manufacturers ind
sales favorable in spite of enormous imports,
the largest on record for August. Money Is
easy and great enterprises are easily f0ated.
wages are good and there is no complaint Of
want OF work. There never was such year
ior IRON, cotton is doing well and even wool
e anu wooiens are better than year ago, al
though not SO well off as the rest.
THE CHOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
New Haven Palladium
III the House selects for Speaker the man
SoniesSedly called, by reason Of command
ing ability, long training and manifest fitness
I0r the position. Reed Of Maine will be its
choice. No mistake can be made In the cleo
ton OF any OF the men thus far suggested,
though Mr.. Reed is prominently the Choice
OF the people, and the one admitted on ali
sides to be the rightful heir to the high hon.
or.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

These goods were purchased
for Cash, and the prices will be
LOWER than we have ever sold
the same qualify Of goods before.
Our prices ALWAYS HAVE
BEEN and ALWAYS WILL BE
THE LOWEST IN MAINE.
we are determined to increase
our sales to 100000, one Hum
dred Thousand Dollars this year.
Our Goods are FRESH from
New York and Boston, bought
for SPOT CASH, and will be sold
for Same.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

Westcliffe, Custer Co., Col, August "a 1889.
Atkinson House Furnishing Co., Portland, Me-:
We have used the Stove constantly and find It
perfectly satisfactory In every respect; the fact OF
my sending way. from the Rocky Mountains TO
considerable comment aud laughter, and Of course
questioning and examination. The Range Is uni
yersally admired by everyone and the question
where did you get It, generally asked
Respectfully yours, ]. A. DAVIS.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

West Milan, N. H., August 30, 1883.
Mr.. Atkinson, dear slr-Inclosed Is $500, one
payment on the Quaker Range, and can say with
pleasure 1t Is the best Stove or Range ever used.
would not take twice what It cost Us and be
obliged to get along without it.
RESPECTFULLY yours, MRS. JENNIE JosLIN.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12
TE5E
NorthernBankingCo.

-0FFERS FOR SALE -
8 per cent. Debenture Bonds OF the Company,
legal investment for Savings Banks.
per cent First Mortgage Loans on real es-
tate In the best sections OF Kansas.
per cent. 10-year Bonds OF the Arizona I'm
provement Co.. secured by irrigated lands and
water rights and guaranteed by the Maricopa
81, 900.
8 per cent First Mortgage Real Estate Loans Of
the maricopa Loan and Trust Company, OF Phoe-
nix, Arizona.
Also Bank Stocks, Commercial Paper and other
investments. apr30T&TSu
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

Hiram, Me-. August n, 1889.
TO the Atkinson House Furnishing Co.:
We are fully satisfied with the Quaker Range
purchased OF you. think It the best Range
ever used and it certainly requires less wood than
any other, and 1t bakes quickly, even and good.
VIII ind out after using Ii.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

Oliver DitsOn Company, Boston.
au22 TTHStf&w
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

Liyermore Falls, Me-, August 20, 1889.
Gentlemen sirs.-We are very much pleased
Win the range, think Il Is all that 1t was claimed
to be, bakes nicely. Yours In haste,
MRS Al. l.. PAYNE
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12
We are Sole Agents In Maine for Quaker,
Shaker and New Tariff Ranges.

~, ,,WdtefDuIy, me-, august ~, 1859
Dear sir-The Quaker Range we bought Of you
is al rights 1t does its work wen and it takes very
little wood to run It,. feel well pleased with the
trade. Respectfully yours, III. ID. BLAKELr.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-12

-, LOcKe3 MlII3, August 10, 1880.
Atkinson House Furnishing Co.'S
Gents:-The range that bought OF you has
given perfect satisfaction, and It Is my honest
opinion that IL Is the best thing Of its kind TO be
found In the market to-day.
Yours &c A RRyANr
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Philip Goldsmith Of Temple, is
in the city TO- day.
"a Pair of Kids" at The Garland
tonight.
Mrs. Duff Domnau has returned
from short visit to Dallas.
Mr.. George Hurwood is confined to
the house by a passing illness.
Mrs. G. M. Seley gives an Sat home"
Friday afternoon from 5 tot.
Capt. and Mrs, y. A. Blair, left this
evening for Austin, to be gone few
days.
The News regrets to inform its rea-
ders that Miss Myrtle Knapp is Sc
riously i'll.
Mrs. j. H. Brown of Galveston, isa in
the city accompanied with her children,
on visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. II, Kingsbury. ,
Miss Hannah Lyman a belle Of
Scranton, Penn, who has been visiting
the family Of Mr.. Duff Domnau, for the
past five months. returned home this
morning to the regret of many friends.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04
A Gard of Thanks.

Editor Of the News:
DEAR SIR-The Ladies Aid Society
Of the Christian church, corner Wash.
ington and Eleventh streets, have, just
made rs liberal and unexpected DON
alton of beautiful and useful articles
to aid in furnishing our new residence
3l3 North Twelfth street.
These gifts, this acceptable and well
pleasing sacrifice, is doubly refreshing,
since it comes from such q source to
those who are indeed strangers in a
strange land.
Be SO good as to make mention Of
the natter in your next issue, expires.
sing our sincere and hearty thanks.
Very truly yours
j. w. HTGBEE.
Waco. Tex, February 2, 1889.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04
rHn NBvt CHARTER.
Paused to Nngrossment In the
House-Will 60 at Once to
the Senate.

All the persons who have taken an
active part on the new charter, pro
and con, have returned from Austin,
and the bill for the charter is now in
the hands Of the legislature. The bill
wont to engrossmentn Saturday, will be
reported and passed to-day, most likely,
and then 60 to the senate where it is
reported favorably and will pass with
out doubt. The mutual work Of the
advocates Of the charter and the OPP
position to it was harmonious The
amendments to the instrument and to
the boundaries have been settled by
mutual compromises which do not
vary the charter in essentials, but only
in minute, so that the charter is in
substance as originally submitted. The
boundaries have not been lessened but
have been adjusted and Strengthened,
md made symmetrical. The sidewalk
ordinance, the defects of which we're
Ediscerned on all hands on the first dis
cuision, has been stricken out alto.
gether.
The article authorizing the issuance
Of bonds for public improvement has
been restricted SO as to prohibit the is
sue Of bonds for the purchase Of streets
or alleys, in other respects it remains
intact as first drafted. These are the
main changes and are salutary ones.
The new charter is, therefore, fixed
fact, and in few days Waco will be
under new regime Of government,
with enlarged boundaries and a future
quickened by new deal, will feel the
impulse in the direction of material
good. It is creditable to all concern
ed in the contest over the charter that
the public good was aimed at by all;
and the asperities which always grow
out Of heated contest were tempered
by local patriotism, which was ad-
mirable. The charter is a credit to the
council which originated it, and the
action Of the people is an endorsement
Of the council, while the changes which
have been made are in the direction Of
improvement.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04
"a Pair OF Kids"

When show comes along with
a street parade tho people usually
set it down as no good. And, as rule,
they hit it about right "a Pair Of
Kids" is an exception to the rule, how
ever. II no. only has an excellent
band and orchestra, but gives very
diyerting performance as well. The
audience that witnessed it last evening
enjoyed treat Of comedy and music,
Ezra Kendall, as Giles Burton, the
countryman, is irresistibly comical
and all the rest Of the company are
competent artists of the kind. The
piece has no plot to speak Of, but it is
chock full Of fun, and the audience are
kept in . continuous laugh, except
when listening to the music. "a Pair
rof Kids" is worth hearing and seeing
Dallas News Feb. 2.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04
An unoomfort.bls sltu.tio..

An Uncomfortable SituStl0u.
COX Ryan. the manager Of Prescott
3 Varnell's museum ira St. Louis, tells
the following narrow escape which
he had from being killed by the snakes
Of his show: 1--WE had ninety-seven SER
pents on exhibition, and some were enor-
nous specimens eighteen to twenty five
feet long. These were confined in a
glass covered cage, the top of which,
having been broken, was temporarily
held In place by Q stick. Maj. Varnell
and myself had sleeping apartments at
the head Of q stairway, directly above.
One night we returned and dropped
languidly into bed without lighting the
gas. After little fek something en-
cumbering my lower limbs and heard q
harsh, grating sound all over the room.
Attempting to rise, found to my horror
that my feet were bound, and by flash
OF lightning that passed at that mo-
ment saw an immense boa constructor
wrapped about them. Striking match
! awoke Varnell and we found ourselves
shackled together by this serpents. One
huge anaconda was also coiled on the
Majors breast.
ITO make matters worse, tho flicker
Ing matchlight in the gloom had at
tracted host Of reptiles, and anacondas,
rattlers, garters, black snakes, vipers,
cobras and copperlleatls soon Legan to
congregate, hiss, scrape their rasp like,
scaly bodies over our ears, crawl their
clammy selves over our faces and breathe
their breath upon our flesh. Great drops
of perspiration stood out ON our faces as
we signaled eacl, other to keep still and
silent: To speak would have been but to
transfer the attention of the reptiles to
ourselves. The snakes In short time
began fierce battle between themselves.
and the suspense grew awful. Us help
less we lay, not daring to move IL we
could, and listened to the writing.
struggling forms and fangs in the horrid
work OF wasting their hateful venom
upon each other. But soon our iailers.
to our delight, took hand In the row.
and unwound their coils from our limbs.
Once free, 1t was but q few moments
work to light the gas, get brooms and by
the arts known to the profession. drive
them into a big box that was convenient
We found that they had knocked the
stick down, escaped through the roof Of
the glass case and crawled up into our
room for warmth.-St. Louis Globe
DamOCrat
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04
Richard lieair's Poems,

Richard Realf, who lived ON trans
Mississippi prairiesa quarter Of q century
ago. turned of many pieces Of rare
beauty and delicacy. besides others of he.
roic quality, well deserving of preserva.
ton. lilo was born in England, and
tiiere used to he romantic stories about
his being a natural son OF Lord Ryron
lie Is said to have borne marked re.
semo!ance 70 Byron In face and figure,
and the last ten years Of his life were
passed, as Byron's were. In wariike adj.
venture and poetic creation, which lasted
up to the year Of his death. Soon after
nc, nc landed at the port Of New York, in the
COS, ho struck out for the plains OF Kan.
sas, where lie Joined the A6olitionist cr,,.
saders under old John Brown Of Osa.
wattomie, and he was the hero of many
vicissitudes FROM that period till the time
OF his death under tragical circum.
Be seen after their o n MsSi poem, viii
York Sun. ~"
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04
Attention Bar.

At a meeting Of the Bar Of the city
Of Waco, held Saturday February 2
in the county court room. 1t was de.
termined to call meeting Of the Ba,
to meet in the district court room on
Tuesday, February 5, 1889, at 10
O'Clock, to take such action in rofer.
ence to our lamented Bro R. w.
Davis, as might seem right and proper.
It is desired that q full meeting Of the
Bar be had, and every member is In
vited to attend. IT. A. BLAIR,
Chairman Of meeting.
j. w. TAYLOR, secretary.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

In ordering groceries we always
wish to be certain that our grocer has
just what we order. Remember, j.
II. Robinson has EVERYTHING THAT
CAN BE HAD IN THE WACO MARKET
and of the best quality. His house
will supply you promptly at all times
with what you want. No. los South
Third street. on the Square.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04
For meals 60 to Joe Lehmahn.

The cheapest Shoes in che city, ar
to be had at Castles Il white, the oil,
Moser stand.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

Castles & White, who bought the
bankrupt stock Of boots and shoes,
are bankrupting prices the way they
sell.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

Telegraphy and shorthand, two of
the finest arts known, taught at the
new college. See advertisement ON
third page.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

/. Castles & White are live men from
away up the creek, and they are para
lying prices on boots and shoes.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

If you want a fine livery turnout
patronize Molder & Hearne's, north
side Of the public square.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

Landreth's, Ferry's and Bowen's
garden seeds, fresh, at Joe Thomp-
sons. ~
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

DR.. P. r. Hengst. physician and
surgeon. Headquarters at William
sons drug store.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

A. j. Here's news stand can accom-.
odate you with any paper.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

Dr. W. A. Howard rooms PIG N
9th street, at the Humphreys place. .
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

Go to A. j. Herr & Bro, for a good
smoke on bankers row.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-04

In Case Lots for load
Goods k Of pack 1858 and in brand and quality
to be equal Stock III the State. All bills of
wards delivered free of charge Two Dozen Canned
each
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-11-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

Jefferson Davis. who is in New Orleans,
has had an attack of fever, and his Condi-
tiOn is reported very serious.
Calvin s Brice, Who is at his home at
Lima, Ohio, has formally announced his cam
didacy for the United States senatorship to
succeed Senator II. B. Payne.
Nellie Bly, a female reporter ofNew York,
sailed the other day in attempt to travel
around the world in seventy-fye days, beat
as made by Fhineas FOgg,
man who became suddenly i'll on the
street and died at the station house in New
York was Identified as DR.. William Wilson,
chief law clerk OF the house of commons OF
Ottawa, Can. He had suffered from heart
trouble tor several years past.
The suit OF Miss Sadie McCoughey against
Judge Thomas L. Griffey for $4,000
damages for breach of promise resulted in Il
verdict OF $1,000 tor the plaintiff. Both
parties are of high social standing in Sioux
City Iowa. Judge Griffey is an old and
wealthy citizen and was recently married.
Con gresham Carter of Montana says he
believes that law should be passed abol
ishinG the Office o! surveyor general He
claims that i'll mary instances abuses have
grown up under tie system, and frauds in
surveying have been perpetuated which
would not otherwise have occurred had the
government made the contract for survey
direct with the surveyors. 1t is probable that
Mr. Carter will llintroduce q bill fathering such
a proposition.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-11-21
TO PRISON FOR LIFE.
Reimund Holzhay will Hold up no
More Stage Coaches.

BEssEMER, Mich, Special Telegram,
-Holzhay is convicted and every one is
satisfied, although no doubt many would
wish to see him dangling at the end of q
rope. The daring highwayman has received
a fair trial and will get his Just deserts.
The court to-day received the verdict ofthe
jury and sentenced BLACK Bart" for life. The
charge of the court was brief and to the
point. The jury was instructed to give the
prisoner the benefit of every reasonable
doubt, not only as to whether he fired the
shot that killed Fleischbein, but as to
whether he was sane at the time he COM
mitted the deed, if he did so commit it.
'"The prisoner is considered innocent" ("
said his honor, until the peo-
pie have proven him guilty and
if there is a doubt in your mind as to
whether the people have so proven him, it
is your duty to say not guilty." The Jury
retired, and for one hour the large audience
was held in suspense. So great was the
anxiety to hear the verdict that not a per-
son left the room, and when the jury an
nounced that a verdict had been agreed
upon and filed back into the room every
eye was upon them and
EVERY EAR STRAINED
to catch the result OF their deliberations.
TO the question of the clerk, the foreman of
the jury replied: ''Our verdict is guilty of
murder in the first degree" The audience
could scarcely repress cry of delight, and
some of the more enthusiastic ones actually
began clapping their hands, but were i'm
mediately called to order. "The prisoner
will stand up" said the Judge "Mr.
Holzhay," said his honor, "this jury have
found you guilty of murder in the first de-
gree, and l believe their verdict to be Just
one. Have you anything to say why the
sentence of this court should not be passed
upon your" Holzhay, without tremor,
replied: mo sir" THE law" said his
honor, "leaves me no discretioni in the matter
and therefore sentence you to solitary con-
linement and hard labor in the branch
states prison at Marquette for the balance
of your natural life" Holzhay listened to
the sentence without displaying any signs
of weakening, in fact seemed to take it as
matter of course. He was taken to Mar
quette tonight