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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26
Houses Blown TO Pieces.

ST. LOUIS, February 25.--A special tele-
gram to the Post-Dispatch says a terrible
Texas early this morning. The Masonic
hall at Gainesville was torn to pieces, the
court house unroofed and the Santa Fe rail-
road depot wrecked. Some twenty buildings
were blown down. Nobody was killed, but
several persons were more or less injured.
The damage aggregates over $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26

New YORK, February 25.-The eighth
game in the billiard tournament tonight re-
Suited: Randolph Heiser 382, Geo. F. Slos-
son 5OO The former played with an 0-inch
and the latter a 14-inch balk line.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26
Business In the House

WASHINGTON, February 25.-In the House
today during the morning hour Mr. Conger
of Iowa, on behalf of the committee on coin
age, weights and measures called up the bin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26
A Narrow Escape.

BATH, February % Ton. J. w. Wake
field and family had a narrow escape from
death, Sunday night. When they arose
Monday morning all felt sick and
unable to leave the house. A physician was
summoned and found that the house had
been filled with coal gas dur
ing the night in quantities
sufficient to cause the illness, but not asphyx-
iation. The furnace had not been properly
fixed when the family retired
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26
FOR HARD DRINKERS.

DIR. FLINT'S REMEDY is the only safeguard
which hard drinkers have against the bunting or
taste hearing, and sight, and the stimulation Of
the emotions which hard drinking brings. Des-
criptiye treatise with each bottle; or address
Mack Drug Co., N. Y.
mch8 eOdlylstp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26

Daniel Long of Auburn recently cut open
hugh squash which he has had on ex-
hibition in his store window dnring the
winter and found that the seeds had COM
menced to sprout inside, and there was
number of well formed leaves
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26

A Bangor lady is said to be the possessor
of the only known authentic portrait of Sir
William Phipps, the hero Of the siege of
Louisburg,
The lady is the descendant Of the Phipps
family and the portrait has been handed
down in the family from generation to
generation, finally coming into her pos
session. The portrait is highly prised.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26
school Books and Politics.
eod1ylstp

BosToN, February 25.-The school board
tonight 1S to 2, decided to drop Ahderson's
New General History from the list OF au-
tEorized text books. This is the history
which has caused so much trouble and which
haslplayed such an important part in the city
politics during the past two years
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26
OBiTuARY.
Ezekiel Doe.


IoptCldI 70 IH6 fTtsS.I
THoMAsToN. February 25.-Ezekiel Doe,
trial justice, was found dead in his bed this
morning. The cause Of his death was pa
70
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26
Cutting Ice In the Rain,


BIDDEFoRD, February 25.-The ice har-
yesterS are working their crews in the rain
tonight, hauling and loading ice for ship
ment 1t is feared that if the rain contin-
ues the river will open and contracts with
Massachusetts, and New York parties cannot
be filled. The snow has nearly disappeared
today, which greatly interferes with the
shipment of ice.
Census Districts.
PARIS, February 25.-There has been
much interest in the question of Just where
the dividing line would be drawn with re-
spect to the two census supervisor districts
of Maine The districts are as follows:
First Supervisor District-Andros coggin Cum
berland, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, Sagadahoc,
somerset and YORK counties. James s. Wright,
Paris, supervisor.
Second Supervisor District-Aroostook, Han
COCK Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo and Wash
ingten counties. Frank Gilman, Bangor, super
visor.
For Thomaston Boys.
BosToN, February 25.-The will of the late
Pastora Z. Humphrey of Newport, r. L.,
gives $4,000 to Harvard College to found
the Henry B. Humphrey fund for the bene-
fit, first, of any pupils applying from Thom-
aston, Me-, and after that to any pupil the
college may deem proper.
Lincoln Mill Sold.
LEWISTON, February 25.-The sale of the
Lincoln Mill is as good as completed. Two
thirds of the amount of money necessary TO
make the purchase has already been sub
scribed. The owners of the mill regard the
transaction as practically assured.
johnson Declared Not Guilty.
BANGOR, February 25.-The jury in tn e
case Of w. B. Johnson, arraigned for assault
on Annie Cook, after being out about two
hours, returned a verdict of not guilty short
ly after O'Clock.
Mayor Mouiton Renominated.
BATH, February 25.-Hon. George Moul
ton was renominated by the Republicans for
mayor tonight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26

The Auburn Gazette has been inYesti-
eating the mild winter question. In jan
uary 1917, 1928 and 1882 more or less plough
ing was done, the ground In each OF those
years being free from frost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26
STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The problem of transportation by rail is
troubling many operators, but the Maine
when the time to move the crop comes, cars
will be forthcoming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26

Messrs William Engel and Fred w. Aver
are having erected In Orono fire ice houses,
each 20xS0 feet dimensions, and have large
crew at work harvesting. The ice is Of fine
quality.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-26

The coming season at Bar Harbor is ex-
pected to be the most successful since the
resort became popular. Already several
houses have been erected and others are to
be let soon. The prevailing rate Of rents
will probably be lower this year than for
some time past. The hotel and cottage ac-
commodations are so much larger than they
were five years ago that it would take a
tremendous rush now to exhaust the supply
There Is accordingly little danger Of ex-
orbitant prices.
There is grief on the Penobscot and the
Kennebec and all the little ponds on ac-
count Of the reports of cold weather in New
York and freeze on the Hudson. "The
Hudson river above the state dam at Albany
is covered with ice six inches In thickness.
If cold weather continues, icemen will begin
to harvest Tuesday. Already a large num-
ber Of claims have been staked off was the
message that came Saturday. Two venture
some young men from Bath crossed to AL
bany and back on the ice early Saturday
forenoon, and many icemen were out in
boats stalking out claims. No new enter
prises have been started in Bangor for few
days past, but all of the old ones kept up a
steady drive.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
FRUSTRATED BY HEAT.
1 DsY svBlBXsRN llHsELF PUMPING
WATER FlOn 4 Boat.
Asscr Being Unconscious Three Hours
he Il revived ny DR.. Mimin-James
A. Richards Buried This Morning.

CoLrmsrA, July s--This town was very
he's YESTERDAY. The thermometer reached
riuety-five degrees In the shade. The In
duesries, however, are running full blast,
although workmen are suffering very
much. Jerome Kerstetter, sixteen years Of
60. employed on Pennsylvania canal COM
pany boats Nos. 10 find Twas overcome by
the heA. yesterday. He was working at the
pump.. and was seen to fall suddenly to
the deck Of the boat He was picked up
In an unconscious state and remained 90
for three hours DIR. Houston MifIlin was
10 all right this morning.
The remains of James A. Richards were
brought 10 town this afternoon and In
terred in Mount Bethel cemetery.
The regular monthly meeting of council
will be held this evening.
The Methodist Literary society will meet
this evening In the lecture room of the
church.
John Laudenberger, who has lived with
the family of Rev. J. A. Darmstetter for
many years. will sail from New York on
Friday on the steamer Fulday for Bremen.
Mrs. George Lentz sued Phoebe Keesey
for disorderly conduct before Squire Evans.
She was allowed 10 depart after giving
bond 10 keep the peace and paying the
costs.
The Methodist Christian Endeavor So
ciety will picnic In Heisc's woods on
Thursday, and the Sunday school Of
Trinity Reformed church will picnic there
on Wednesday.
An infant child of Samuel Houck, of
Norwood, died yesterday after brief ILL
ness. The funeral will be held on wednes-
day at . p. m, and interment at Mount
Eethel cemetery.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
CHASED By A MAD SEAL.
A strange Battle In santa Fe Express
Car.

Car.
Frank Terry, Wells Fargo Express
messenger, his helper and baggage man
had lively experience with mammoth
seal on Santa Fe train at Kansas City on
Monday. There were four seals ordered
from the seal islands in the Pacific for the
New York geological garden. They left
San Francisco in large wooden cages. Tho
hoat and the absence of water proved dis
astrous to three of tho seals. Tho first
seal, u female, died Mt Denver. on the
train between that point and Kansas City
one OF the males went mad and attacked
his mate, killing her almost instantly by
biting her head nearly oil. He ravcd for
and other occupants of the car were con-
siderably frightened lest he break the
strong cage and escape. The animal was
finally quietod, and gave tho messenger no
further trouble until Argentine was
reached.
Then he became furious, aud, raising
himself on his foremost fins, used his tail
with such force that he broke the cage into
pieces In less time than II takos to tell it,
and then, believing loudly. made AN at
tack on Express Messenger Terry.
He jumped on II large pile Of express
matter, but was quickly driven from that
position. The men ut last made their escape
through the side door of the car and closed
1t behind them.
Tho seal ragged for about FIVE minutes
and then dropped dead, The carcass,
weighing SIS pounds, was taken to Ar
mour's packing house and skinned. The
remaining seal was carefully watered i'm
Kansas City on Monday morning and
shipped on TO New York.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
DIED AT THE AGE OF 1I8.
A Head OF Jet Black Hair Which Grew
Out Aftor She Lost Her snowy Locks.

A Head OF Jet Black Hair which Grew
Ont Aftor She Lost Her snowy Locks.
Mrs. Eva B. Hart, OF Cicero Centre, n.
y, who died recently, turns out to have
been the Oldest living person, as well az
the most remarkable person In the United
States mt the time of her decease. Her
age (ll3), verified by the best authority,
shows her 10 have been born the year
after the Declaration of Independence
was signed. Her life was strangely check
cred, and In her early days she had several
narrow escapes from Indian massacros In
the Mohawk valley. Until within two
years of her death she was very hard
working woman, doing her own cooking,
baking, washing and ironing. In her old
age her hair turned snowy white and
began to fall out, but a few years
ago her hair was noticed TO be
coming out again, and, instead of
being gray or white, was jet black.
II WAS the boast of the old lady that she
was never sick a day in her life, nor took
drop of DOCTORS medicine Ever since
the children can remember Mrs. Hart
has smoked her pipe. The absence OF the
doctors and the presence of the pipe is what
she found 10 be the elixir of life, AT the
time of her death she had six living child
ren, twenty-five living grandchildren,
twenty-one living great-grandchildren
and one great-groat- -grandchild, who Is
Henry Edgar Roe, ir., the thirteen months
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Roe, of Syra-
cuse
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
INSTALLATION or OFFICERS.
Knights of Pythias and Knights of the
Golden Eagle.

Golden Eagle.
Past Chancellor ID. S. Rettew installed
the following officers of Lancaster Lodge
No. IS, Knights Of Pythias p. c., w. A.
Hambright c. c., ii. L. Snyder v. G.,
John c. Haus: Prel., J. NJ. Hess NJ. A.,
w. II. Bitner NJ. of f., C. Ii. Brown; NJ.
of Ex., II. NJ. Ranb X. of X. and s., NJ.
w. Raub 4. G., John Loucks; /. c., Cal
win Hess trustee, John s. Graham rep.
resentative 10 Grand Lodge, j. S. Rettew.
The reports showed sl,s6l.s5 paid for
relief and death benefits the past six
months. The lodge now has mem mbership
OF $50 and surplus capital Of $4,000.
District Grand Chief ID. Smith, IT,, on
Monday evening installed tho officers of
Blue Cross Castle, No. AZ, Knights of the
Golden Eagle, of this city. He was as
sisted by Jacob Nestle, as past grand chief;
Edw. Reinfried, as grand vice chief; H..
Buckley, as grand high priest, and II. w.
Pinkerton, as grand sir herald. Tho
officers installed, who will serve for six
months, were: Past chief, Jacob Allabach;
noble chief. &. C. Carman vice chief,
Jas. II. Deem; high priest, John II. Cor
recht; venerable hermit, J. c. Scholl !;
master of records, VIM. J. Tomlinson /;
clerk OF exchequer, John s. Beck: keeper
'Qf exchequer, Henry Eckman; sir herald,
VIM, A. Seiber; worthy bard, Ned. II.
FraiIey; worthy chamberlain, Emil.
Killinger; ensign, j. Frank Bowman;
esquire, c. NJ. Deverter; first guards
man, Harry Troast second guards
man, Jacob Nestle; trustees, II.
w. Pinkerton, II. Smeych, George
Chambers; representative 10 the Grand
Csstlc, II. w. Pinkerton. The member
{ ship Is 252. Admission during tho past
sixsmonths, 4s. Amount paid for relief,
l,l07. Amount Of funds on hand and In.
vested, S3,5to26.
After the installation, the past chiefs
degree was conferred on members of Blue
Cross, No. 40, and Lancaster Castle, No.
Ipo
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
WATSON d HERR's ESTABLISHMENT.
A New Firm of wen-Known Citizens OF
Lancaster.

Lancaster.
In another column VIII be found the adyer-
tisemeni of Watson & Herr, general furnishing
undertakers. The firm Is new one, but the
Individual members Of IL are well known in
this community. MIR, Watson, the senior mem
Der, has worked at the upholstering aud under
taking business for thirty-eight years, and In
that time he has surely learned these trades
In Lancaster for many years and is well known
hs one OF lancaster's substantial citizens.
reporter Of the IsTELLIGENCER was shown
some OF Mr. Watsons Workmanship In the
Undertaking line on Monday afternoon. The
specimens exhibited showed the superior work
manship for which Mr.. Watson is noted and
reflects great credit on the Arm. There is moth.
Ing shoddy about them, All are gotten up
neatly but subsia ntially, and the best mate
risIs are used and for this superior work the
prices asked are reasonable.
The firm received a few days ago full outfit
for funerals OF Catholics, something entirel
new In this city. The outfit consists of candle
and altar, with mourning drapings. Those who
have seen II pronounce II 10 be of fine material
and workmanship, From time TO time the
new firm propose introducing other improve
ments and reforms in the undertaking business.
Their desire is TO have business conducted to
suit the citizens of Lancaster and vicinity
we'll 10 do. liza strict attention to business can
build up the new firm IL will be a success be
yond question. The citizens of Lancaster are
invited TO their rooms, No. 20 South Queen
street, 10 see specimens OF workmanship,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
Prothonotary Mentzer's Side.

In justice TO Mr.. Mentzer, who was sued
by the commonwealth, for taxes due on
writs, II should be stated that he did not
pay the tax claimed because he did not
think he owed the sum claimed. He
never saw the account of the auditor, who
ascertained that he owed, and repeated in.
quiries were made at the department in
Harrisburg for an itemized bill, but they
neglected to furnish it. and the first init
nation Of u suit was the account he saw in
the papers. The prothonotary makes set
tlement only upon the account of the audi
tor and the account of !. c. Arnold, the
auditor for 1889, was only filed day or
two ago. Mr.. Mentzer proposes examining
II and II proved correct, he is ready to pay
1t rs well as the claim on which suit was
brought, after deducting several hundred
dollars which the state owes him.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
Sealskins Likoly to be Cheap This ear

The San Francisco Chronicle states that the
Alaska Commercial comnany, which until
recently had the exclusive right TO capture
seals in the American waters of Behrine
sea, has now secured a contract with the
Russian government, granting the com
pany the exclusive right to capture seals
on the Siberian coast. The number OF
seal to be taken yearly is not known, but
Is believed to be large. The steamer Kar-
lux, owned by the company. has recently
sailed for Petrofisky To capture seals there
The competition of the Alaska CONNER
cial company will be severe for the North
American Commercial company, which re-
Gently received from the United States the
sealing privilege in Behring sea, and it is
believed the effect will be greatly to reduce
the price of sealskins.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
3Nurlsrta.
Philadelphia Produce Market.

Penna supers, 21@D2 %: extra. 2756e3 90 ;
family, So 25D3 50; roller, So Jog4 90; patent.
81 TJdt5 10.
Wheat strong; No.2 Red new, o2,<c; No. 2
Pa. do, p6c
Corn firm; No. 2, new, i3CGiic; old, 400
t4c.
Oats quiet; No. 2 White 35S35I6c.; No. 2
mixed, Bic.
Bran steady; Winter, sl3 1914 90; Spring,
sl3 J0nl375.
Baled hay dull $40 00eal2 80 as TO quality /;
timothy 10 009l3 90 for choice mixed, 81 50dD
go baled rye straw, new, sl7 001l8 %.
Butter firm; Penp'a creamery extra
le@l7c fenna firsts extra, 2oc; jobbing, Zig
"a.
Eggs steady; Penna firsts, l51<c9i6c held lots,
lid lbc, as to quality.
Cheese steady; part skins, 5g7c; full skins
lG2c.
Petroleum steady: refined in bbls.. 81 20.
Potatoes steady 81 coos 30 per bbl for new.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
A Thrilling Runaway.

J. H, Ostermayer had a thrilling ex-
perience to-day. While driving the horse
OF George Shulmyer it got beoynd his con-
troll on North Queen street, near the square,
and ran oil. Mr.. ostermayer held on to
the reins, but was unable to check the
horse and he ran at a fearful speed out
North Queen street 10 New. There he sue
ceeded in turning the horse into New
street. In turning the corner the horse
fell and Mr.. Ostermayer slid out OF the
wagon. He was not Injured any, and but
trifling damage was done to the team. The
many persons who saw the runaway ex-
pected Mr.. ostermayer to be thrown from
the vehicle and badly hurt.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
DETAILED ON A SWITCH.
Serious Accident to n Train Bearing
knights Of Pythias Excursionists.

knights OF Pythias Excursionists.
Tho most serious wreck that tho Illinois
Central has experienced for several years
occurred at Manteno, Ills, ut s o'clock
Monday morning. A special excursion
train OF fourteen ears, carrying go mem
bers OF the knights of Pythias and ladies
to the biennial Supreme Lodge at Mil
waukee, was derailed at the switch
while entering the village at speed
of thirty-1ve miles an hour. The accident
was caused by n loop switch bolt being
shaken out of its place by the passage ofthe
train. The four forward ears kept the main
track, and the remainder of tho train stood
upon tho siding. When the train broke
the chair car occupied by the East st. Louis
contingent turned upon its side, and tho
occupants, numbering hly, were hurled
with great violence against the side of the
car. The sudden stoppage of the train pre-,
vented n long list of casualties.
j. ii. Crowdor, of Waco Tex, aged 30
years, was standing on tho platform of one
Of the cars and was killed. Tho wounded
passengers were all In the East st. Louis
car. They are: William J. Born, Miss
Millio Dooley, T. w. league, Capt. w. IL.
Sandusky aud Chas. Lantz.
Every car except three was derailed,
several Of them being dragged twenty feet
away from the line. The cxcursionists
were transferred to n special train about
noon and sent on to thoir destination.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
ALock-Out at Lebsno,

A few days ago the men employed at the
Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut works at
Lebanon requested the managers to per-
init them TO stop work at noon. This re-
quest was not granted, and accordingly
Saturday, and did not report until
Monday morning, when they found
that the fires were not rekindled.
Some OF the men, about forty in all, claim
that owing 10 the intense heat they were
ex hansted ana unable TO continue longer
ut work. Mr.. Lord, one of the managers
of the works. said that when the men
stopped work without permission they
severed their connection with the works
and will be paid the wages due them. New
men will be employed at once.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
Insp ected Encampment So.I.

Encampment No. II, Union Veteran Le-
gioD, Of This city, was inspected last eve-
ming, by inspector General J. A. Il. Reed,
M. D., and found to be in excellent condi-
ton. The meeting night of the Legion has
been changed from the first Monday TO the
first Tuesday evening of each month.
On the 18th Of August the Legion viii
hold q basket picnic at Tells Hahn.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
Her Eye Removed.

Mrs. George Hughes, Of Reading, Pa.,
came to Lancaster on Saturday morning
TO have DIR. w. II. Carr, the oculist in
charge Of Ernest Zahm's optical depart
ment at ZaEm's corner, remove her eye.
The operation was successfully performed
OH Sunday morning, and Mrs. II. Is doing
splendidly and will DO able TO return
home in few days
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
onsrs 81, 900 Reward.

A circular offering a reward of 81. 900 for
the arrest OF the murderer of Annie
Leconey, signed by her uncle ChalkIey
leconey, was received at the station house
to-day. II was issued July 5th.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
IocnIIJye s,oc,, NIarket

LANCASTER, July s--The ith OF July holiday
and farmers busy In tho harvest fields was the
cause ofa very light cattle market the past
week. The receipts were lCss than 200 stock
cattle and about 100 fat cattle. Prices were
about the same ns week ago. Stockers sold at
3@3i5c I, b., and fat cattle ut 40.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-08
Eiectric car. DIsabled

The East King street electric cars were
disabled to-day through the burning out of
parts of the machinery. The company ex-
leess 10 have them running by night.