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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-08-29
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-08-29

SONS That he borrowed $4,000 on
notes endorsed by Geo. E. Lemon,
the king of the Washington pen.
sion attorneys, the Republicans of
the committee investigating Repre-
sentative Cooper's charges against
Raum decide to white wash that
official, they will prove themselves
to be possessed of an unusual
amount of "gall,n even for Reeds
henchmen. When this charge was
first made, and before investigation
was ordered, Mr.. Raum and his
friends repeatedly stated that Lem
OH had never endorsed his notes,
finding that Mr.. Cooper had abso-
lutte proof of the transaction he
now boldly admits it, and yet at
tempts to deny that he has favored
Mr.. Lemon by advancing his bust.
ness in the pension Office. Mr..
Lcmon did not endorse these notes
for nothing, and if he had not taken
himself off to Europe to escape tes-
tifying, Mr. Cooper would have
made that fact even clearer than 1t
is now. The committee, which has
taken recess to the first of Sep
TENDER, has, by its rulings, voted
against by the Democratic mem
bers) made it almost impossible for
Mr.. Cooper to prove the other
charges, but what is admitted
should be enough to make a vacan-
cy in the head of the pension office.
Speaker Reed could t,otstand the
pressure any longer, and on Satur-
day he agreed that Thursday and
Saturday of this week should be
devoted to the consideration OF
Measures reported from the com.
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A WESTERN HURRICANE IN MAINE.
Widespread Ruin to Buildings and
Trees In winthrop.
Church ReIfry Falls Into a House-A
Lady Dangerously Hurt.
Shingles Fly and Trees Toople over
In the Queen City.

WINTHROP, Me-, July Sat about 62o to-
night, severe storm storm set in, accompa-
MED by almost incessant thunder and light
ming and heavy gale. The latter rapidly
increased in intensity, until 1t became cy-
clone. Its path was most strongly marked
on the westerly side of the village, being
some 200 feet in width. and moving from
west to east The first building struck was
that of S. B. Noyes, where it twisted the
chimney and Injured the stable adjoining
AT the Benson house one chimney was torn
down and another partly demolished. Win
dows were broken. and the heavy tin roofing
of the village school building blown off,
Large fragments were carried across the viii
lage, an eighth of mile, striking the resi-
dence OF Augustus Thompson, and badly in
school house were damaged. The Methodist
church sheds were moved from their founda-
lions. The chimney of George Webb's resi-
dence was blown down. Mr.. Webb, in try
ing to shut the door, was blown ten feet
across the room. Some fifty trees on Main
street and in the cemetery close by, were
torn up by the roots and blown about. The
roof of the cotton mill tower was swept
away, and the roof of Mrs. Phoebe Howard's
barn torn off; A shed, $50 feet long, con-
nected with S. G. Dayis's saw mill, was
wrecked, and the lumber strewn in all di-
rections. A slaughter house was demolished
and other damage done in this section.
The most terrific force of the cyclone was
felt in the vicinity Of the Methodist church.
With loud crash the belfry of the church
fell, striking upon the residence of G. FL.
Shaw. Mrs Shaw's mother was closing
window up stairs when the great belfry con-
tanning the bell came crashing through the
roof. She was knocked insensible. Her
head h0rn fearful hrnicnc which net ha
affected her brain. She is now in coma
tose condition. Her grandson and daughter
barely escaped instant death, having just
crossed the threshold when the crash came.
Many narrow escapes are reported from fall
ing trees and flying debris. Lander Bates's
carriage was struck by tree, and the car
riage demolished. The streets were rem
dered impossible for some time.
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Trottlng at Rochaster.

ROCHESTER,, N. H., July S.-A three days
meeting of the Cold Spring Park Association
opened today with large attendance. These
were the races;
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THEIR PILGRIMAGE.
Portland commanderY off for 3.
Harbor.

Portland Commandery, Knights Templar,
left yesterday morning on two days pill
grimage to Bar Harbor. The Sir Knights
presented very handsome appearance as
they marched from the Exchange street ar
mory to the Union Station, In full regalia,
under Eminent Commander G. j. Harrington.
About forty took part in the parade, headed
by Chandler's full band, but number Of
others, with the ladies, joined the party at
the station. A special train, consisting Of
five cars and baggage car. in charge of Sir
knight McIntire as conductor, was drawn
up on the first track, the engine bearing the
Templar cross Of the order. The special
train left just behind the regular, having
been delayed few minutes. Along the line
the party was joined by number Of Knights
The party reached Bar Harbor at about
O'Clock, and took quarters at the West Fad
Hotel. Today they will make trip down
Frenchman's Bay to Sorrento and other
points of interest They will leave Bar Har-
Dor for Portland this afternoon at A o'clock,
and will arrive home at about $50 O'Clock.
Following is list OF the ladies and gentle
men who went:
Eminent Commander C. j. Harrington and Mrs
Eminent Commander C. w. Sawyer, Of Ceur de
Leon Commandery, and Mrs. Sawyer.
y. g. Bolan, Ceur de Leon Commandery, and
DR.. Z. d. Robbins and wife, William o. whyley
and wife, William K. Litchfeld and wife, Of C@ur
r. o. Lyiord and q. c. Parlngton, of Pilgrim
Commandery.
,Gt;I1 Eminent Commander G. J. NOyes and A: II.
Mrs. Noyes, Mrs. White and Miss White.
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THE STATE.
ANDKoscoGGIN COUNTY,

ANDkc5coGGIN COUNTY.
Four archaologists of AGO1-~, spent the
greater part of Saturday searching ON the
shores OF Lake Auburn for an Indian bury
Ing ground. They found 1t and dug up sew
eral fine relics; but would not tell where the
ancient cemetery Is located.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
III. S. Hardison has started the Caribou
cheese factory, and is having good run Of
business, handling over ton Of milk daily.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
IA despatch to the Lewiston Journal says
that Winthrop citizens have made a man
promise to leave that town, the man in ques-
ton having been detected in improper con-
duct with young children.
A meeting of the State House commission
was held at the Capitol Monday afternoon,
all the commissioners being present. Gov.
Burleigh was unable to attend the meeting
Architect SpoffOrd of Boston was present,
and representatives of the contractors for
furnishing the chairs and desks for repre-
sentatlves' hall. The samples shown the
commission were accepted with some slight
changes suggested by the architect. Both
chairs and desks are Of handsome, durable
pattern OF old oak. the chairs having leather
1ourned till two weeks from date
The Augusta Savings Bank has contracted
for what Is said to be the strongest vault in
Maine. 1t will be Of steel, the dimensions
being It. 10 in. by II IT. 10 in. 1t will be
covered by railroad iron five inches thick
and one and one-eighth inches of solid steel.
Labor Commissioner Matthews is prepar-
ing to make a thorough investigation of the
abandoned farms of the State, arriving at
the number of them, etc., for publication in
his next annual report. Mr.. Thomas Lyons
OF Vinalhaven, will be employed as a spec
ial agent to investigate the strikes of the
year.
KNOX COUNTY.
The Lincoln Baptist Theological Circle
met in the First Baptist church in Rockland,
Monday forenoon. Rev. w. s. Roberts ID.
D., presided. Nearly all the churches Of
the Lincoln Association were represented
by their pastors, and there were some inyit-
ed guests. A scholarly paper, full of careful
research and valuable historic and ethnolog-
ieal matter on "The Hittites," was read by
Rev. +. A. Snow of Rockport. Another and
very practical aud interesting essay en-
The Prerequisites to Ordination" was read
by Rev. G. 5. Hill, pastor of the church at
Wiley's Corner, St. George.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
Wm. Rogers has been appointed by the
superintendent of the census to collect the
statistics and report on manufacturing in
terests, including shlpbuilding, lime manu-
facture and other Industries in Bath.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The summer encampment of the Young
Mems Christian Association at North Luz
bee. promises to be very successful this year.
Since last season substantial wharf has
been built, feet of boats purchased, ho-
tel and bowling alley erected, and arrange
ments made to have steamer carry passen-
gers from Eastport to Lubec at nominal
price.
YORK COUNTY.
The Ocean House at Old Orchard, has
been leased by w. K. Powers of Boston. His
uncle. Chester Ball, the proprietor last sea-
son, will be manager.
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COLLISIONS AT SEA.
Senate Bill Adopting Regulations
Passed In the House.

WASHINGTON, July SIN the House, on
motion Of Mr.. Baker OF New York, the SEN
ate amendments were concurred into the
House bill for the admission of the State of
Wyoming.
The Speaker having laid before the House
the Senate bill to adopt regulations for pre-
venting collisions at sea, Mr.. Dingley of
Maine asked for It's immediate passage
Mr.. Cannon of Illinois asked him to with
draw his request, as he had report to
make from the committee on rules relative
to the "original package" bill.
MIR. Dingley thereup0n asked that the bill
be ordered printed and remain upon the
Speakers table.
Mr.. Cummings of New York objected,
saying that the saving of life at sea was
more important than the passing Of a bill
for the benefit of prohibition cranks.
The Dill having been read, Mr.. Dingley
explained that the purpose Of the bill was
the adoption OF the regulations to prevent
collision at sea. which had been unanimous
ly adopted by the International Marine Con-
ference. The members of the conference
were OF the opinion that the code of signals
provided in the bill wouln prove more effec-
tive than any other that could be devised.
After a brief discussion, the pre- vious
question was, ordered Mr. Rogers Of Ar
kansas moved to commit the bill, with in
structions, to the committee on merchant
marine and fisheries, to report 1t back with
an amendment providing that the govern
ment shall not be responsible for damages
growing out Of the neglect of its officers.
The motion to commit was lost-yeas, 6S ;
nays, 111-and the bill passed-yeas, 125 ;
nays, 45.
Mr.. Cannon of Illinois, from the commit
tee on rules, reported resolution providing
that Immediately after the adoption of the
resolution it shall be in order for the COM
mittee on judiciary to call up for considera-
tion the "original package" bill. and after
wards the bankruptcy bill.
The House refused to consider the resolu-
| tiOn from the committee on rules, and Mr..
Farquhar of New York presented the con-
ference report on the bill appropriating S75,-
| 900 for the relief of A. III. Emery.
MI. Bynum Of Indiana raised the question
| OF consideration, and the House decided
| yeas, 81; nays, ITO consider the confer
ence report, the Speaker counting quorum.
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1T BLEW IN BANGOR.
Streets Encountered by the Wreck
age and Electric Wires Broken.

BANGOR, July 8.-The heaviest tornado
known for long time swept over this city
this evening, doing great damage in this vi
cinity. The big, black clouds came up with
rush, and the storm descended very sud
denly and With great severity. The ice
stack of the Bangor Ice company, on Valley
avenue, was blown into the street, and an
other partly unroofed. AT the same place
great elm trees were blown across the street,
The ice house of F. W. Aver & Co. was un-
rooted for about two-thirds of its length.
Many trees were blown down about the city,
and large limbs were torn off, encumbering
some of the streets. Falling trees broke the
electric street car and light wires, and some
of the lights were out for some time. No
houses were struck by lightning in the city
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the Mother of Lieutenant cushing,

The venerable mother of Lieutenant Will
liam B. Gushing, who in May, 1864. with a
crew Of thirteen men went up the river to
Plymouth, N. c., and blew up the rebel ram
Albermarie, is now an objest of charity, and
has called upon Masonic lodge in the city
of Belfast Me-, for assistance. She is poor
and owes for her board since November
last
Her name is now Susan P. Ii. Garrison
and she is with relatives in Castine. Me. All
her eleven children are dead. During the
war she served four years as nurse, and was
wounded twice while caring for the injured
soldiers on the field Of battle. Once she was
struck on the head by a spent ball. and at
the battle of Antietam was badly wounded
in the light arm.
She claims to own property in Monterev
county, Cal, and also lands in Florida. The
last through her last husband. William
Lloyd Garrison. She has never been in
possession of the latter. She saws that ow. ".
ing to some trouble which she does not IN
derstand she has not received rent for her
property for one year, which is the cause OF
her present financial distress. When She
came East she had plenty Of money with her
put II has long been exhausted, When
asked why she had never applied to the gov
ernment Tor a pension, she said because she
never before needed mnnav
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GEN ERAL NEWS

The National Educational Association be-
gan its annual session in st. Paul, MIMI,
yesterday.
Members of the Maine Press Association
gathered in Bangor yesterday for the excur-
sion to Machias.
1t is current rumor that the Isles. OF Shoals
syndicate, the price mentioned being $780,
600.
The Turkish government has sent a new
note to the British government demanding
that it fix a date on which Egypt will be
evacuated by the British troops without
right of occupying that country.
A b. Pickett, editor of the Memphis Ava
lanche, Is the latest advocate Of the disfran-
chisement Of the negro, which he thinks
would result In making the South prosper
Gus and happy.
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Weathe. Observations.

p c indicates partly cloudy.
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Drowned While Bathing.
WATERvILLE NEWS.
Or. Hanson Has NOT Resigned-The
New Steamboat.
Especial to the Press.l


WATERvILLE, July S.-The report that
DR.. James FL. Hanson, principal of Coburn
Classical Institute, had resigned his position
is incorrect To your correspondent he stated
that he intended to continue his labors ano.
ther year. At the annual meeting of the
trustees this year he suggested that they be
looking out for some one for the position as
he might resign next year. DR.. Hanson, al
though he has been engaged in pedagogical
duties for about half century, is still hale
and hearty.
Wateryille's new steamboat the City of
Wateryille, is at last ready to make her tri-
umphal procession up the Kennebec. A large
party from this city. consisting Of stockhold-
ers IN the boat, newspaper men and others,
VIII leave Monday morning for, Bangor and
thence to the shipyards, where the new craft
awaits them. There is every prospect that
the company will do big business this sum-
mer; The company was formed and the
Hon. w. L. Haines.
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THREE LIVES LOST.
Tug on Lake Champlain sunk In
the Storm.

BURLINGTON, VT, July S.-The storm
which occurred here this afternoon was the
worst known for years. The steamers Yer
mont and Chattaugay were both late at this
port and fears were entertained for their
safety. Both arrived safe. Word was re-
ceived that the steam tug Little Nellie, Cap
tain Clark, of Millsboro. foundered of
Rouse's Point at the beginning of the storm
She sunk with Capt. Clark, his son and the
engineer, a resident of Rouse's Point, or
board. AS far as learned at II p. m, no lives
were lost in this immediate vicinity. Con
siderable damage was done to shade trees
and houses. Some chimneys were blown off
house in Underhill was badly damaged by
lightning
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NO TRuTA IN THEM.
The Stories Of British War Ships In
Behring's Sea.

VICTORIA, B. c.. July S.-The statements
appearing in the morning papers dated Vic
toria, that schooners were armlng here and
at Maple Bas for the purpose Of resIslancs
to American levenue cutters in Behring Sea
are wholly without foundation. The sealers
are generally Of the opinion thre will be no
seizures in large numbers. The rumor that
the English war cruisers which lately arrived
In port will go into Behring Sea for the pro-
lection OF British sealers Is not confirmed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
Was I, an Extra hazardous Risk?

Mr.. Chauncey M. Depew often interests
life insurance companies by what he says
sometimes by what he does. A few weeks
ago. according to the story as told by Mr..
Depew himself, he determined to have sur.
gical operation performed upon his nose in
order that his voice might be improved The
surgeon, we believe, assured him that in
some respects his new voice would resemble
PATHS, In other respects Gladstone's. I'm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
THE BOLD MouLToN.
Duty Calls Him to SprIngvaIe and He
Obeys.

DOVER, N. H., July S.-H. G. Moulton,
general organizer of the Boot and Shoe Work
ers' Union, went through here today on his
way to Springyale, Me. In an interview he
said: There is great trouble in Springvals
as law has been passed by the Legislature
of Maine which allows the arrest of men who
belong to union on charge of conspiracy
to injure individual business. end two Of our
men have been arrested and held in $1,000
bonds. The penalty is not less than $500 fine
or one, year imprisonment. OF course if this
is pushed it would be death blow to the
order in Maine. EN- going up to see what
can be done and have heard it said that IL |
go into Maine | shall be arrested, but when
duty calisme | go. The trouble is in the
shop of Fogs & Vinal, formerly of Comic"
Mr.. Moulton will return here tomorrow
He did not know the names of the men, but
stated they had furnished bonds.
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AT BOSTON.

The following is the standing of the clubs
In the Players League:
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BITUARY.
Capt. James c. howard.

WINTHROP, July s.-Captain James O.
Howard died this morning. He was the
Oldest man In town, being nearly 90. He
was an officer In the old Maine militia, a
well known temperance man. and a Demo-
cratic politician Of the old school. He was q
brother OF Hon. Oakes Howard and the late
Hon. Nathan Howard, a large Southern
plantation owner. He was also a relative OF
General o. o. Howard.
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MAIN G.
Rockland Notes.


RoCKLAND, July Sat meeting of the
Free Baptist Church Society last evening. a
unanimous call was extended to W. Paul
Curtis of Sabbattus, Me-, to become the pas
tor in place of Rev. Mr.. Babcock, who re-
Gently resigned the position
The Massachusetts and Portland yacht
clubs are to bave race in our bay about the
10th Of this month The prize will be sill
yer cup, presented bg the Bay Point manage
ment. A large company of the friends of
the yacht owners will be at the hotel.
The report sent from here in regard to the
LIMERICK railroad accident was unfounded
Kidnapped His Child.
BIDDEFoRD, July s. A kidnapping affair
is reported at Parsonsfield. Joseph Boothby,
whose petition for appointment as guardian
Of his minor child was denied in the Su-
preme Court three years ago, recently came
here from Florida to visit his child. Two
days ago he and the child left their boarding
place during the night, being driven to the
Wakefield depot by his brother Nothing
since has been heard from them. 1t is sup
posed they went to Florida. The child was
left with considerable money at the death of
the mother three years ago.
For Cruelty to Animals.
BIDDEFoRD, July 8.-Napoleon s. LIE Grand,
a we'll known dog trainer, who has travelled
with numerous tent shows in New England,
was this afternoon fined $40 and costs in the
Biddeford court for cruelty to animals. He
appealed to the Supreme Court and gave
bail. LIE Grand is the man who is accused
of poisoning dog he had stolen to prevent
the animals recovery by its rightful owner.
Village Homes Mortgaged.
DEXTER, July S-The census at Dexter
shows 1S0 occupied farms and about half
dozen unoccupied. Out of a population of
2.723, 1902 live in the village and S2I on the
farms. There are 700 families and GOO dwell
ings in town. Answers to the questions re-
lating to mortgages show that the farms are
not more than one-half as badly mortgaged
in proportion to numbers as are the village
residences
An Eioping Couple Captured.
BATH, July Son the arrival of the Bos-
ton boat from Gardiner last night, M. S.
Savage was arrested for carrying off with
him young girl who was found in state
room with him. The father of the
girl promised not to prosecute the man if he
would leave and never write to the girl or
nave anything more to do with her until she
was OIL age or he obtained her parents con-
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LONDON. July SC. G. Psotta, the AmerI
can amateur sculling champion, competed
with G. +. B. Kenneny In the frst heat for
the diamond sculls at the Henley regatta To-
day. Kennedy won by four lengths.
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HOT WEATHER THIS.
The Signal Service Man Publishes
the Thermometers Records.

WASHINGTON, July S.-The maximum
temperatures reported today are Washing
ton, $50; Albany, $50, New York and Phila-
delphia, 960; Kansas City, 1902; Boston, 92o; (;
Chicago, $50; Tennessee, 9Oo to 92o. This hot
wave will prevail over the Atlantic coast
Thursday. Continued hot weather will pre-
vail Wednesday. OF 146 stations 11O report
amaximum of so or over and 65 a maximum
of ono or over
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Killed by Lightning.

UXBRIDGE. Ont, July S.-A terrible elec-
trio and rain storm prevailed in this section
today. The lightning struck a dwelling
house and killed the owner. 1t also struck a
barn and killed hired man of Norton Davis
and II head of thoroughbred cattle. Several
partly wrecked. Great damage was done to
cr0nS
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: Horse Railroad Mems Demands.

HAvERHILL, Mass, July S@H. &c. Moul-
ton today presented the president and direct
ors OF the Haverhill and Groveland Street
Railroad list of grievances from their en-
ployes The conductors and drivers afk for
ten hours a day, instead of twelve, all to re-
ceiye So day and to be allowed proper time
to get meals. The stable men ask S1.75 a
day. Extra pay is asked for in case of extra
trips. The men ask that George H. Gree
man be appointed superintendent. The con-
ductors and drivers now receive $1.75 day
and the other employees $l.50 day.