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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-18
A Native of Maine.

WoLFBono, N. H., May 17.-Stephen Dur
gin Of this town died yesterday, aged &C. He
was native Of Cornish, Me. In the early
days of mountain travel he was associated
with HeAry Sayward, John Ford and Hiram
Abbott, well known to the travelling public
of those days, In establishing a stage line
from Center Harbor to the White Noun
tains. For several years be was interested
in stage route from Pennington to Laconia
and part owner in an omnibus line In the
city of New York. He was very successful
For the past 25 wears since his M permanent t
residence in this town, he has extensively
engaged in agricultural pursuits, giving en-
ployment to a large number Of men. He
leaves widow and brother, DIR. S. IA. Dur
pin of Roeton
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-18
Postmaster at West ksvllIe.

WASHINGTON, May 10. S. Topley was
today appointed postmaster at West Brooks
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-18

Mean daily ther...5O.O Max vel. wind..... 10
Maximum ther. 57.7 Total precip... %
Minimum ther. ...49.0
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
May II. 1889, 500 p. M.
Observations taken at the same moment OF tire
al 5ll stations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-18
June Races. .

LEWISTON. May 1.-THE programme for
the third annual meeting of the Androscog-
gin Horse Breeders Association, which oc-
ours at the Fair Grounds June %, 26 and 27,
has been arranged. and is as follows:
First day, June 25-3.oo class, purse 5000; 2.35
class, purse 5000.
Second day, June 26-2.40 class, purse $500;
-Four years old and under (The Seer barred),
purse 5000.
Third day, June 27-2.45 class, purse $500;
Erap r-all
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-18
EDUCATION Aa..
PORTLAND LATIN SCHOOL.

Students are solicited for the next half
year Of the Portland Latin School, which
opens Monday, Feb. IL.
JOSHUA e. CRANE,
,o,, Head Master.
leD7 DIFF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-18
Star Route Contracts.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Second Assistant
Postmaster General Whitefeld has suspend
ed action on number of contracts for star
route mail service made under the last con-
tract and to go into effect the first of July.
The contractors are W. FL. Smith, c. w.
Underwood and J. r. Pigg of Windsor, NO.,
were bidders on a number Of small routes in
the different states of the Union, the total
value of the proposed contracts being $1,000.
Each contract is signed by Ida E. Pickerell
singular as well as the illegal feature is the
fact that the names of the contractor, the
sureties and the witnesses are all signed in
one handwriting
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-18
Judgment for Marshal Harm on.

BrDDEFoRD. May 17.-United States Mar
shal Harmon was here today with his wit
nesses, ready to appear in the trial of the
suit brought against him by Special Customs
Inspector Richard NJ. johnson, for expenses
incurred by accident while johnson was dep
uty marshal last fall. Mr.. johnson did not
put in an appearance, and judgment was Civ
en- for the defendant. Mr.. Johnson's coun-
the matter will be tried in the Supreme
Court.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-18
THE STATE.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.

On recent afternoon the three youngest
daughters Of A. l. Hardison, Of Caribou,
were picking gum and playing on the logs in
still water in the Aroostook river, when the
depth by floating log, and. losing her bal
ance, fell off. Her sister, June, ran out on
the logs, and without moments hesitation
snrang into the water. and reaching her im-
periled sister succeeded in drawing her out
to place of safety. 1t was a brave act and
nobly done.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-18

Mr.. j. T. Douglas has been appointed gen
eral agent for the Green Mountain RAILWAY
Company, with his headquarters at Bar Har-
Dor.
The South western news., 1889-01-02

c't'on honses to NJ mry's le ilence
N a body, and proceeded to fortify
that building, and the whites went
back TO Wahalak,
Yesterday morning another forces
OF ii ty men was raised and pro-
ceedod to the Maury residence. The
place was fonnd entirely deserted,
even the bedding and furniture
having been removed, The whites
burned the buildings on the place,
to ether with those on the farm adj
joining, ahd Scdurcd the woods for
the negroes, but could fnd no trace
of them. 1t was impossible to find
ne roes within, FIVE indies oil the
scene Of the trouble.
White people from adioining
owns ponrel into Wahalak all Il V,
and joined in the search, but as
none of the negroes except Noury
was known, they accomplished
nothing. One negro was seen Turk
lag in the woods. md was fred
upon by a party Of whites, but he
instantly disappeared.
Wien the posse from Meridian,
under command ofCaptain Thorn
Jlnison, cached Wahalak they
were told that their services were
not required They say The whites
throughout Ken'per comfy are
very sore, and think more trouble
will occur. 1t is certain that ifany
Of the negroes who fire on the
whites are caught, they viii he kill-
ed at once. he feeling, however,
is now against the two whi.e men
who are said to have or sanized the
negroes. Not single, nero is
known to have received any injury.
Two men besides those already re-
ported We're wounded, bu' as their
hurts are sli sht their nam IS are not
given tor prudential! reasons.
1t does not appear that the whites.
in attempting to make the arrest,
were acting on any legal authority,
but they are sustained by tie entire
white people Of Kenper and nd
jnia counties, and it is W. ikcl
that any proceedings viii be taken
against th,m.
The South western news., 1889-01-02
7as South Vide hwake.

That the Southern states are alert
IS especially evidenced by their ri-
forts to encourage immi .rati,n.
The legislature of Georgia has ap
propriated $4,000 for the cstah-
lishment of state bureau Of imnli>
grafton, which is to make knowa
the resources and attractions OF
this state. Moreover, tn. South
ern immigration Associa ion has
just held a convention Al Won't -
merry. Ala, at which a memorial
was adopted asking the legislature s
OF all the state south of the Potomac
to make appropriations for the en-
courase5neht of immigra ion. If
the South had taken as mu Ii pains
as has the West to advertise its
advantages, much Of Its waste land
might by this time have been feo
CLAIMED.
The South western news., 1889-01-02
Experimental Agriculture in Georgia.

Last Monday the Georgia House
OF Representatives, by a decided
majority passed the bill OF Mr. Bra
dy providing for an experimental
agricultural station and farm. BY
the act Of Iarch 2, 1887, cougr, IS
appropriated SI5, 600 year ter the
support of an experimental acri,
cultural station in each state. The
hrstappropriation under this act has
been received by Governor Gordon.
who turned it over to the trustees
OF the STATE University TO be he id
subject to the action .. the legisa-.
'ure. Mr.. Bardy's bill provides for
the administration of this fund and
the management Of The experimen.
tai station by an Independent body.
1t authorizes and directs the COVER
her to appoint zone practical and
successful farmer" IN each congress
siouai district OF tie state as direc.
tor OF the institution.
The South western news., 1889-01-02

The rebel "brigadiers0 were
among the very first to call on Gen.
Harrison after his election. Gems.
Chalmers and Longsroet have a.
re dy had their interviews with lin !,
and Gen, Mai ie is expected IT,
n axe his visit this week.
The South western news., 1889-01-02
A RUINED HOME:


Our house is on FIRE Our home is burning up II
What cry 50 PIE. ding to the soul! Fire inds-,i, IS
terrible @aea i destroys indni:nate things we love,
but how ialch E's.e t--sibla when it destroys the
living tissues q the flesh Fire H. lac blood Row
cruel in is ecctl oveing the fair sin With spo4
and bemis@es. T"aaSiag TIE limbs and oints with
aches ard paias, creating ulcers ard RUNNING sores
Singing the very roots OF the hair and causing it
to fail dead away. Cra;n9ing the functions Of the
liver and ki1aeys with internal swellings and sores
Dishguring form aad feature. Thank T.-ycn4n
the midst Of suc, fear
The South western news., 1889-01-02

The Columbus Southern railroad
has an eye on the Land of Flow.
ers." Senator Johnson, of the
lwentytourth. has introduced bill
to extend thet road to Florida.-
Columbus Enquirer Sun.
The South western news., 1889-01-02

we keep a .ull lire 0 Tobacco
nd Cigars, and when yoa once
ry our goods yol will NOS Use amy
ntuer. iiiilman d. Stevens
The South western news., 1889-01-02
The Riot In Mississippi.
F0T 4 NECR0 TO &c SEN w;yp;y FIVE
1LES Or THE ScERe Of TR0UstE.
A2c' Excitement Among tse People, The
Cause of the Riot.

MERIDIAN, DEC. 18.-Last Thurs
day son OF G. y, Nicholson. \
prominent farmer OF Kemper conn
| ty was driving along the road, when
! he met a negro desperate driving
IN an opposite direction. Young
Nicholson's vehicle by accident
c in collision with that oftha
ne 70, who kept in the middle of
the al, IS if determined to drive
use ""y out. The negro cursed the
on h when old Mr.. Nicholson ap-
peaIeI and intertered. The negro
TIE Ell Jon drew revolver, but III
St aIoi firm closed with ,.r Mich
bison and Knocked him senseless
with the pistol. The negro then
fl d
ne following day Nicholson told
us friends OF the ne. r0's assault
ana on Saturday 1t was deter ined
10 "r97h'@o posse aud arrest the
maraUdcr. Information Of this de-
termination OF the whites reached
the negroes in some way. 1t is said
nat two white men gathered a
"rtyofhe"roeS to@athorata church
9Hn NY "iEht' and after harangn-
rag them orEn'zed force Of ten
"'n to resist any attempt to arrest
NaurF or an attack on his Eousc.
These whites are known 10 the CO.
pie OF Wahalaf. but their names
o'nnot be learned. It's the settled
determination to lynch them when
found, and the people arlue that
Wien they are hanged it will be the
| proper times TO make their names
kno'n.
The negro troops raised hy the
two white men went to Maury's
bouse when the church meeting adj
joaTned, and concealed then. selves
in the smoke house and cotton
house, Very soon after this a pos.
of white men came up the road,
cad hals''l in ftoat Of Maury's
house. -Four Of them walked up
20 the house, but found it deserted,
They thea went to the smoke house,
where they found three negroes.
These men were questioned as to
VARY : whereabouts, but thcy pre-
trnd"d They could not tell where he
could he found. The Whites were
trying to in some in 'ormatlon
from them when man on the out
sile shouted. Here is NauIy. Sun
pose you come and arrest him The
whites rushed in body from the
building, andas they emerged we're
met With voiley from eight or ten
muskets and shot guns.
William Vaughan was seri uslv
wounded by buckshot in the i fl.
arm, neck and shoulders, and an
other man whose name the white,
will not reveal, received sligh
wound in the hand. The voIl.y
came from the cotton house an |
was promptly returned by the
whites, but the negroes being be-
ing behind stout plank walls receiy-
ell no injury. The whites soon dis
covered that they we're Fl btino at
great disadvantage, and moved
onward to the north sid of the
structure. Here they received an
other yolioy resulting in the instant
death Of Henry Maury and The
wounding Of his brother, JF Mau-
ry, in the arm near the elbow. The
whites now drew off and the firing
ceased temporarily.
Notwithstanding their loss, how
ever, the posse determined 10 MAKE
another attack on the cotton honse,
approaching this nine from ths
The South western news., 1889-01-02

SEE iIERE.-It VIII pay you
to call AID zee IA. For he next -
days Ge are oGcring som, solid IN
ducements. We viii sell at prices
hitherto unk .oWn.
MCLAIN BR5a,
The South western news., 1889-01-02

Pure rich. POSSESSING all The nut
riti"us properties 0 Malt, bases
Barley "alt Whisky is perfect
Tome tor building up the system
w. q. kENDRICK, Sole agent
for :. Dawson. Nov,5y
The South western news., 1889-01-02

" Compound CryJen It's Node OF
lctioa and Resutts." is the title o :.
new brochure of two hundred pages,
published by Drs. etarkey and
Pailea, which gives to all iuquirers
full lhi9rnia,ion as to this remark,
abe curative a1ent and record OF
several hundred surprising cures ia
a vide q NE OF cAronic cases
m. Wy o. them after eiug aban>
doned to die by other ph} sicians.
will be matted rec to any. address
on application,
Read the brochures
Drs. STARKEY & 2l19EN,'
.ofo<.. "r,t Strsst. 'aajs.7aa. "a:
The South western news., 1889-01-02

I'd ATEN { Procured. YIN. G
! Henderson, 925 f ST., Wasi-
lngton, ,. q. Formerly OF Exam
iuing Corps u 5. Patent Office.
II years experience. Send sbeich
0ao6|"t or"fpr fcrp1fS .'S tv J,,ieat
, 'ig. Correspondent ce solicited.
The South western news., 1889-01-02

SIP ris Perfect Health aud all
otae. patent medicines 1T
Cheati,am & Deans
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
Loarn tho children to Sing.

Last season one OF tue principal fea-
lures OF the College Of Music was the
children's singing classes. One class had
over one hundred pupils enrolled aud
another about forty. The exhibition,
cadets Picnic" given by the children
of these classes at tho Opera Houte be-
fore crowded au Hence proved to what
perfection the children were trained musl-
cally. Lsst year our price Of tuition was
Sl.U0 for thirteen lessons, one lesson a
week. This eoason tho rate Is sac a
term OF thirty lessons, two lessons per
weak. We have been requested to admit
pupils for hall term, and have decided
to take pupils as last season, $1.00 Tor
thirteen lessons.
The classes will meet at College Hall,
Masonic Temple, next Saturday alter
noon at Q O'Clock. If you wish TO have
your children join these classes call any
time at the College OF Music, 92l Market
street, or ut College Hall on Saturday
Afternoon and have their names enrolled
Arrangements can also be made for les
sons on the piano or other instruments at
very low rates.
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
ue SAWS mo Nrnde q nIIslnLo.

PITTsBuRa, Oct. 2.-Register Conner
to-day refused 10 admit 10 probate the
will OF the late Rev. Father Edward
Brennan, Of Mansfield. The will leaves
Father Brennan's estate TO Rev. Father
Jamts Kenoy, pastor OF the Grafton
Roman Catholic Church. 1t was wit
messed by Rev. Father Fleckinger o d
Patrick Hsmmii. Father Fleckinger, at
the Registers office, swore to witnessing z
the execution of the will, and that the
signature was that of Father Brennan.
The next day Patrick Hammi', the
other witness, called and refused TO
swear to what Father Fleclsingcr had,
and said that his vile had slgBed Father
Brennan's name. He said when Father
Brennan was on his death bed, Father
fleckinger wrote out the will, pen was
handed to Father Brennan, and as he
was about to sign It he tainted. Father
Fleckinger then called Mrs. Hammil aud
told her to sign the will for Father Bren :
nan. she did so.
Father Fleckinger afterwards appeared
and admitted what Hammil said. lie
claimed that be was under the impr, g.
sion when he swore to the signature that
10 was a valid aud lawful signature, but
that when he swore to 1t he erred In not
relating the circumstances. Father
Brennan leaves mother, brother and
sister, but they have not appeared or put
in any claim for the estate. II the Reg
istcr is sustained the estate will 90 To
them.
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
What Energy Can DO.

Some five or six years ago Charles W.
johnson was employed at Jessup &
Moore's paper mills, on the Brandywine,
and one afternoon while attending to his
work had his hand caught bet yeen a pair
OF rolls aud badly crushed. The physician
to whom he was taken found 1t necessary
to amputate some Of his fingers, making
II Impossible for him to attend to his
work at the mill. Mr.. johnson had q
wife and family, and as soon as he became
able TO work commenced to look around
for something by which he cou d earn a
living fer them. In his younger days he
had learned the trado OF shoemaker,
and not finding work he opeuCd O cob
bling shop In the front room of his resi-
dence.
As he done good work at low prices he
was soon overrun, AMI in little time
was Obliged to employ help. His bust
mesa continued to Increase, aud some
time ago he rented the large room at No.
5l5 Walnut street, in the Mccullough
building. To supply the demand he
also commenced making flne customer
work, and now hiss several OF the best
workmen to be obtained, employed on
this branch, In addition to several more
on repairing. he is now increasing his
facilities, aud his business has attained
such proportions that it takes all his
time experimenting It. This shows
what can be accomplished by energy and
perseverance,.
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04

4 IiENllON, SlR KNIGHTS, OF
II Wa t5wiHe castle. No. II, X. q. T.
] 1 Important 10 every member OF tAls Castle
h i,r " sent al our next sion to he held
Gu frldly evening, nj 80, ~ bnsintss will
'oiu bcirrc tic meeting that uOl great in
itust 10 every mempst. hll attendance
IS ltihel COMMITTEE. 10 SGT
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
SO PER MONTH,

on which nm interest of4 per cent. per
nnnuin Will be allowed thus making II
savings institution of the purchase, Mt
the smca time securing u valuable pro-
perty, upon which nll Kinds of fruit and
vegetables, can lie grown, and COW and
horse kept If desired,
when one third 10 onc-h nlf OF the nur-
chase money IL paid n mortgage will be
accepted for the remainder and IA decd
executed for the property. If tho pur-
make use of the ground there
Will be no interest charged on said mort
gage until after the expiration OF two
years, provided the seller has the use of
the ground In lieu of said interest for the
same term. II onc-half the money IL
paid Vt the time OF purchase discount
will DO allowed OF so per acre. For plots
OF the ground and further Information
apply TO
HAWKINS O CO.,
s25 7t2 Market Sc.
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
To the Public.

The undersigned having
opened up the old stand, N. w.
Cor. Twelfth and West streets,
proposes to keep constantly on
hand a full line OF fancy groce-
ries, meats and provisions and
would inform the public that
not being connected with the
Grocers' Association, can and
will sell as low as can be bought
elsewhere and respectfully So
licits a trial.
M. Z. BENTZ,
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
The Annual Inspection.

During this month and next the annual
Inspection OF the Ma ional Guards will
take place in this State. 1t will be by
companies and troop, with the field, staff
officers and non-commissione staff and
musicians reporting for inspection at the
nearest point to which they are located.
The commanding officers are ordered to
see that all public property is at the
respective armories at least one day
previous TO the inspection. The inspec-
Tor general will be assisted by Major
George l. Brown, ass slant lieutenant
general. first lieutenant 18th U. 3. A..
tiou.
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
An Unfortunnte Dog.

'I am worried about that dog" re-
marked Mr.. OldtIme, as he canine utter
ed doleful vail.
so 10 George" remarked his daugh-
ter.
"Humph, George hasn't any cause for
troubles. II it were not for George my
mind would be at peace now"
GLOW is that, papa"
"Why, the other evening George was
coming through the gate"
"Yes, papa"
"The dog sprang at him, caught him
In the cheek -"
"Oh, papai' =.....
"And lost two front teeth."
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
The Prencher was Innooept.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. "A sensa-
tion was created In Chambers county sew
eral days since by the arrest OF Rev. j.
II. N. Duran, q Methodist minister,
charged with passing counterfeit money.
He was lodged in jail and his trial came
OF yesterday. He admitted that he had
passed the spurious money. but proved
that he had gotten 1t out OF the coDtribu-
tiou box. There were eight silver dol
lars in the box AID seven OF them were
couDterfeits.
The preacher swore that he know
nothing whatever about the counterfeit.
He said the sinners who passed the coins
were the only ones who knew. The case
was dismissed on account OF the officers
inability TO got absent witnesses.
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
A village threatened by FIRE

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Oct. 2.-Levi j..
Deland's mammoth saleratus works at
Fairiort ten miles East OF Rochester,
caught fire TONIGHT and at midnight
were burning tiercely. The fire is repor-
ted as beyond control aud rapidly spread
ing 10 the business property adjoining.
II looks as II half the village might be
destroyed. Two steamers have been
sent from here by train as the local fire
apparatus is out of order.
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
Elrea for IsAn.

Many fires this year have been started
by wood from A Sergeant's coal and wood
yard, foot OF Monroe street. Oak, Pine
ana hickory wood In large loads. We
guarantee 2, 24O lbs, ofclean coal in every
Ton, screened under our own supervision.
just received, new car load OF Western
oats; also flne line of bsled hay and
wheat straw. Central office Seventh and
King streets. Look for the blue sign.
Open in the evening. Telephone calls,
hlE and 5S7
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
The Babies Cry For Il.

And the old folks laugh when they find
that the pleasant California liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup Of Flgs, is more easily
taken and more beneficial in it's action
than bitter, nauseous medicines. 1t
strengthens the Liver, Kidneys, Stomach
and Bowels, when 1t arouses them to q
healthy activity. All druggists. N. b.
Danforth, Second and Market streets,
whole sale agent.
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
We have a speedy and posltIve cl

We have speedy and positive Cure
for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker Mouth,
and Headache, in sHlLOH'S CATARRH
REMEDY. A Nasal Injector free with
each bottle. Use it II you desire health
and sweet breath. Price 50 cents. N. B.
Daniorth, wholesale and retail agent,
Second aud Market streets, Wilmington,
Del
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
For sale.

6: s.; 5: e.: Ii
full stock always on WHseectfWsS3TFHNA
hand. Satisfaction guaranteed. n. l..
WOOD, Renvenne Stock Farm. Lancaster
IKE, near Wilmington, Del. aus u
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
Ansner This Question.

Why do so many people we see around
rs seem to prefer to suffer and be made
miserable by Indigestion, Constipation
Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming up
OF the Food, Yellow Skin, when for 10
cents we will sell them shiloh's System
Vitalizsr, guaranteed to cure them. N.
b. Daniorth, wholesale and retail agent,
Second and Market streets, Wilmington,
Del
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
shlIoIrs Catarrh n.meav.

shiloh's Catarrh Remedy, marvelous
cure for CataIrh, Diphtheria, Canker
Mouth aud Headache. With each bottle
there is an ingenious Nasal Injector for
the more successful treatment Of these
Complaints without extra charge. Price
20 cents. N. b. Danforth, Wholesale and
retail agent, Second and Market streets,
Wilmington, Del
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04

EoR SALE-0NE DOCTORS BUG
Il GY, made ty Cooling a Bto,; also two
spar spring buggies. Amply to II. W, LOWE,
No. S23 last Third street. 81 II
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
Lots of 3 i-2 to 4 Acres

with frontage of 220 TO $50 feet each, all
lying along u main thoroughfare, and
near to railroad station.
They will be sold on monthly nay
ments or installmcuts Of not less than
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
Maucli Chunk,

Special excursion for Mauch Chunk
will leave Wilmington, French street
station, w. g. N. Il. r., at 6 a. m. ,
0c ober 10th. Fare for the round trip,
SO. so, including ri over swltchSacG
Railroad. October is the best month to
visit the Switzerland OF America.
Daily Republican., 1889-10-04
Prof. Rossiter & Persons

DANCING ACADEMY. at tho Opera, House
(fourth hoorl, Is now open. Dancing school
every MONDAY and Thursday even ng. Each
pupn receives individual Instructions. Even
Ing sociA bies, wednesday an d Sai urdsy even
inRs. Professor Alhert's Orchestra has been
engaged for the season. All the latest dances
taught. lnyllaliOn for lAules are being dis
tributed, N. B.-rhis room can be rented out
for evening saciables aud receptions by call
Ing vi the academy. ie-3n- nj W I'd sat