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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
THE STEAMER BURNED AT HER PIER.
And Two Men Perlshed In the Fierce
Flames.
serious Losses In Cotton and other
miscellaneous Freight.
Destruction OF the steamer Rich
mond In New York Harbor.

NEW YORK, March 5.-The wooden steam
poat City OF Richmond. of the Hartford and
new York Transportation Company. plying
between this city and Hartford, Conn.,, was
burned at her berth. Pier "A, East River. late
this afternoon. The fire was discovered at
3.10 BY the deck hands. smouldering In bale
OF cotton amidships, and few seconds later
1t burst into fame. In an incredibly short
time the entire vessel was wrapped In
flames, which Tapped the adjoining bulk
heads, and communicated with a shed on
pier "a. Night watchman Samuel Lambert.
who spends his days In bunk on the lower
deck. preparatory to going on duty at night,
perished.
The City Of Richmond was laden with a
full cargo of valuable merchandise, $40, 900
worth Of crude rubber, and lighter-load OF
cotton. fruit. groceries, tinware, etc, valued
between $4,000 and $50, 600. The total value
OF the cargo and vessel Is estimated at $780,
900. The steamer Is fully insured.
Most OF the crew lost all their effects and
were shlvering about on the dock, half-elad.
Henry Page. an Oiler, In attempting to es-
cape, fell and broke his leg, besides receiV-
ing internal injuries. The boat Is a total
loss, with the exception Of the hull which Is
not apparently badly injured. The Interior
OF the dock shed was badly burned, and
will have to be partially rebuilt.
The body OF c0l0red man. found tonight
on the main deck among tho debris OF the
cargo was Identified as Sammy Lampson, q
waiter. The vessel sank late tonight, aud Is
resting on the bottom. It will not be known
IL other lives were lost until the hull 10
raised.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
MARCH TERM OF COURT.
List Of Knox !county Jurors-Polo
Matters.

RocKLASD, March 5.-The March term Of
the Supreme Judicial Court opens here Mon
day. There are large number Of cases on
hand, but nothing Of particular Importance.
The list Of traverse jurors Is as follows:
Rock2and-James Adams, Ralph s. Hewitt,
Charles l.. sherer, Wooster Smith, George ".
Thomas.
Camden-Charles A. Buckiin, Alfred II. Butler,
Joseph II. Cobb Isaac LOveland.
Light.
south Thomaston-Fred J. Dow, Charles Fisk.
Fred b. Snowman.
Thomaston-He r. Linnel, George Mitch.
ell, Thomas w. Staeksote.
81, George-Charles Smalley, David +. Wall,
Alden Henderson.
Warren-Amos Leach, L. c. Matthews.
Appleton-H. A. Morapg.
Eriendshp-Emery ID. Morton.
Cushlng-A. R. Rivers.
North Hayen-R0bert b. Quinn.
Union-Andrew s. Tolman.
hope-Marcellus Metcah
The Bijous Of Portland have extended
challenge to the Opera House polo club OF
this city, which has been accepted, and the
game will be played here Tuesday night
The R0ckland club can thus far claim the
Maine championship, and will endeavor to
sustain this reputation.
The various pastors met yesterday and
had brief consultation with Mayor Butler
In regard to better enforcement OF the
liquor law.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
KILLED MANY BILLS.
The Mileage Ticket Bill May Pass
Yet-AdJournment Order Killed.

CONCORD, March 5.-Among the bills killed
In the house today were those regulating the
savings bank investments, providing for
taking new census Of the state, and licen-
sing Chinese laundries. The committee on
soldiers home reported the bill In a new
draft regulating the admission of veterans to
the soldiers home. The report of the rail-
road committee was inexpedient to legislate
on the bill requiring all railroads in the
state to sell five hundred and one thousand
mile ticket books was rejected on roll
call sc to 1893. and the bill was ordered to
third reading this afternoon.
Mr.. Means Of Manchester offered resolu-
tion for final adjournment at noon Friday,
March 1S. Tabled. On account of the an
nual town meetings which will be held next
Tuesday resolution was adopted by which
no business will be transacted before Thurs
day morning.
In the Senate the bills to reorganiZe the
councillor and senatorial districts sent up
from the House passed by strict party vote
Of IA to 9. Senator Dudley, DEM, being alb
sent.
The bill amending the law relating to
building and load associations also passed.
The House this afternoon passe the bill re.
quiring railroads Of the state to issue books
containing SEQ and 1000 mileage tickets.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

Robert Driscoll is under arrest at Haver-
hill. Mass, for assault on James Baum. who
has not been seen since sunday.
The Rhode Island Democratic state con-
vention Is called for March II o'clock In
Music Hall, Providence.
The Oriental Mills of Providence, have
made second assignment TO Samuel Ames
as an additional safeguard.
A French daily, LIE National. will be start
ed in Lowell, March 16. This Is the second
French daily In the United States.
Edgar Dent of Lowell. 2i years Of age,
slid off a roof while sh0velling snow yester-
day and fell to the sidewalk. He was seri-
ously injured.
Tne Staffordville, Conn, Woolen Co., that
was attached few days ago, has made an
assignment. 1t is reported that they will
offer is cents on dollar.
Burglars broke into the Freeport bank at
FreepOrt, Pa, last night and stole about
$500 cash and $4,000 worth of bonds and
stocks. About half the latter are negotia-
BILE.
Charles Cross. pleaded guilty to man
slaughter In causing the death Of Frank Lib.
erty at Freat Falls, N. H., August 9th and
was yesterday sentenced to 10 years In state
prison.
The executive committee of the Worlds
Fair directory has agreed to concede the de-
mands Of organized labor for an eignt-hour
day In work on the fair buildings.
The Lake Seamen's Association Of Chica-
20, has decided to affiliate with the Interna-
tional Union. This is a step In the direction
of the Capitalization Of oil Seamen's unions
In the world.
Ex Gov. Cachrane says he. believes the
missing state securities of Delaware are 10
the vault of a safe deposit company in Phila-
delphia and have been there since 1875, when
thew were deposited at his suggestion.
The assets of the suspended American Life
Insurance Company, OF which the fugitive
Senator McFarlane was president, were sold
at auction yesterday. The stocks and bonds
brought nominal sum, but the building
sold for $3l5,000.
The high school at Monroe, N. c., was
totally DESTROYED with contents yesterday
morning. Thomas Pemberton Of Little
Rock. ARK, and Albert Bost Of Bost Mills,
N. C., students, lost their lives.
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OPENING THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
One Result OF the Recent Indian
Legislation.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The legislation
enacted by the past Congress in the ratlfica-
tion Of the various treaties heretofore con-
cluded between the commissioners on the
part Of the United States and various Indian
tribes, will result in opening up over 5000,
600 acres of public land to settlement. The
aggregate cost to the government of this land
Is about $1,000, 900. About 5000, 900 acres of
the land thus thrown open is situated In the
vicinity Of Oklahoma and includes lands oc-
cupied by the Sacs and Foxes, the lowas,
Pottawattopies, Cheyennes and Arapa-
hoes.
The remaining 3,OOO, 900 acres is made up
Of lands heretofore occupied the Sisseton and
Wahpeton Indians In Dakota, Occur D. Alene
In Idaho. the Crow Indians In Montana and
Sioux Indians on the Fort Berthold reserva-
ton In Dakota. In some of the above cases
the Indians haze other reservations to which
they will go. In others they will take allot-
ments In severalty Of lands on the present
reservations and surrender the remainder.
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NEW YORK, March 4th.
Did Guard at the Union League Club to
end you cordial greeting and approval. The
! and enthusiasm OF your friends Is as
5 the narrow discourtesy Of the enemy 1:
CHAUNCY M. DEPEw,
CORNELIUS N. BLISS,
VIM. III. WEBB,
SALEM III. WALES,
GEO. b. SHELDON,
ii. RUSSELL,
j. SLOAN,
III. GALLOWAY,
G. MONTAGUE,
THOs. @. AsToR,
Jos. w. HOWE,
CHAs. WATROUs,
LEGRAND b. CANNON,
JOHN JAY KNOX,
S. V. r. CRUGER,
JAS. s. WARREN,
CLINTON 8. MORRISON,
JAS. A. BLANCHARD,
GEO. BLISS,
SIGoURNEY w. FRY,
ISAAC l.. BAILEY,
AUG. G. PAINE,
REWARD II. PERKINS,
CEPHAs BRAINERD,
MnRTTNFFRG AnnAMg
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AGAINST the Appraisers,

NEW YORK. March 5.-Judge Lacombe, in
the United States Circuit Court, handed
down decision today in the matter of the
application of Ballin, Joseph & Co., for q
review of the decision Of the board Of ap-
praisers upon certain importations made by
he firm. The court finds that the collector
and hoard of appraisers erred In classifyine
the the goods as woolen cloths. determining that
the Correct denomination Of the merchandise
is manufactures Oh Worsted upon which
eral suits of a like character are pending.
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THE REPORTS FALSE.
There Is No Wreck on the shore Of
Cape God.

CHATHAM, Mass. March 5.-There Is no
wreck on Cape Cod anywhere between Pro-
vincetown and Hyannis. The reported
wreck on the coast OF the schooner Elsie
Smith, with large loss of life. is without
foundation
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06

MAn international socialist Eworkman's con-
gress will be held in BRUSSELS next August.
Delegates will be present from all parts Of
Europe.
The young Czechs won complete Victory
in Bohemia.
The st. James Gazette advocates retalia-
tiOn against the United States copyright bill.
The National Liberals Of Geestemunde
have decided to run Prince Bismarck for the
Reichstag at the next election.
1t is reported from the Vatican that Arch
bishop Williams does not wish to be ap-
pointed Cardinal.
The London dockmen have given up their
strike, and will 60 to work again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
SETTLED AT LAST.
Stfeeter viii 8e the Next Senator
From illinois.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. March 5.-Streeter will
be the next United States Senator from Illi-
nois. At a meeting of the Republican state
central committee this afternoon the action
Of the steering committee resulted In throw
ing the party vote as unit. The recalcitrant
Republicans subsequently agreed to come
into line. but asked until Tuesday to do so,
The indications are that Streeter will be
elected tomorrow or Saturday
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In unhappv connectIcut.

HARTFORD. CT. March 5.-The House
today took ballot on the nomination of
Dwight Loomis of Tolland. to be judge of
the supreme court. The vote resulted In
favor OF confirmation, ITO; against, 2. There
was not quorum and the House Immediate
ly took recess till next Tuesday. The
Democrats refused to vote on the question Of
confirmation, carrying out their purpose not
to recognize Bulkeley as governor. There is
no objection to the appointment on any 9TH
er qrOund
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All Hands Responsible.

New YORK, March 5.-The coroner's jury
In the tunnel inquest brought In verdict
holding the officers and directors Of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Company, and Engineer Fowler responsible
for the disaster. The officers and directors
OF the company will be required to give bali
tomorrow, to await the action of the grand
jury; Engineer Fowler is already under
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
Final Restoration of the Jews.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-William T..
Blackstone Of Chicago. today visited the
PRESIDENT, In company with Secretary
Blaine, and presented a memorial In behalf
OF the Russian Jews. He explained that the
memorial was the result Of conference be-
tween the Christians aud Jews recently held
In Chicago, and called special attention to
the fact that 1t did not antagoniZe Russia,
but only sought In peaceable way to bring
about the return of the Jews to Palestine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
weather Observations.

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday, March
9th, taken at 8 p. M, 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind. state of the weather:
Boston, 24o, NV, cloudless; New York,
28o, NV, cloudless; Philadelphia, 30o, NV.
cloudless; Washington. 32o. W, cloudless
Albany, 22o, w, cloudless; Buffalo, INV,
cloudless; Cleveland, 22'. n, cloudless; De-
cloudless; st. Paul, 2OO, Sc, cloudy; Duluth.
16o, NE, cloudy; st. Vincent, 6. S, cloudless
Bismarck, zero, SE, cloudless; Jacksonville,
68o NE cIoudv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
The Judge Will Sue.


BIDDEFoRD, March 5.-Judge Charles s.
Hamilton Of the Biddeford Municipal Courts
against whom legislative impeachment trial
was recently threatened on account of
charges of immoral conduct, this afternoon
brought suit against City Marshal Fred A.
Tarbox for $4,000, for assault and battery.
The assault is alleged to have been commit
ted In the judges Office on the night preced-
ing Tarbox's visit to Augusta. when the
charges were laid before the York county
delegation Of the legislature.
Free 6aptlsts Indorse Mr.. Cram.
GARDINER, March 5.--The Free Baptist
quarterly meeting, Bowdoin district, in ses-
sion in this city, closed today. Among the
resolutions passed was unanimous COM
mendation of Sheriff Cram of Cumberland
county for his determined enforcement OF
the liquor law. The next meeting. which is
the annual. will be held on the second We'd
nesday In June, at Bowdoinham Ridge.
Franklin County Court.
FARMINGToN, March 5-The Supreme Ju-
diciaI Court Is now in session hsre, Judse
Foster presiding. 1t promises to be shor'
term. The grand jury reported thls aiter
noon. Four indictments were made public
one against Joe Dustin for burglary. another
against Dustin and G. L. Savin OF Livermore
Falls for burglary aud accessory. The others
are for violating the liquor law.
Bangor NomInates r. o. seaI.
BANGOR, March 5-The Republicans nom
mated F. O. Beal tonight for mayor az q
largely attended caucus
TWO Nominations In Augusta.
AUGUSTA, March 5.-The Republicans Of
this citv nominated this evening for mayor
John W. Chase. The Democrats nominated
DR.. R. j, Martin.
Brewer. Nomlnates Col. HutchIngs
BANGOR, March 1.-The Republicans O.
Brewer tonight nominated Col. Jasper Hutch
ings for mayor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
coxsrnor HlIl Is consIstsnt.

ALBANY, N. Y. March "a requisition
was presented to Governor Hill today, signed
by Morgan G. Bulkeley. governor. for the re-
turn Of John L. Colbert. accused OF horse
theft, committed in Danbury, Conn. IN Feb
N, Y. Governor Hill again refused to honor
Bulkeley's signature as governor. He trans
mitted a long opinion at the same time, re-
viewing the Connecticut electoral difficulties
and giving his reason for his course.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
Thrown Twenty feet.

PALMER, Mass. March 5.-Patrick Costel-
10. aged 26, was killed by train on the Bos-
ton e Albany near here this morning. He
and three others were crossing the track In a
wagon with two horses, when an engine
struck the horses, killing them Instantly and
throwing Costello 20 feet. His neck was
broken. The other men were unhurt,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
The New York Elections.

ALBANY, March 5.-The Argus prints re-
tnrns from the clerks Of the boards of super
visors In AZ counties on all spring elections
thus far held, with Allegany, Franklin and
Washington not yet reported. For supervi-
sors the Republicans carry 481 towns and
wards, the Democrats AIS. The same towns
and wards at the spring elections In 1890
voted. republican 457, Democrat 43S In 1889
voted Republican h26 Damncrat 3R4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
Must stay Out Forever.

NEWARK, N. J. March 5.-Treasurer VIM.
held a long conference with W. Campbell
Clark, j. W; Clark slss and SuPt, Walmsley. As
a result of the conference tne treasurer an
inc SINNERS would ever be taken back under
any circumstances. The spinners have issned
an anpeal to labor unions for aid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
National norsemen TO ReoreanIre.

NEW YORK. March 5.-A conference of
the leading trottlng horse breeders OF the
country was held in the Fifth Avenue Hotel
tonight 1t was decided to call a convention
of trotting horse breeders Of the country to
meet at Chicago April % next, when a plan
Of reorganization will be formulated. The
convention will consist Of two delegates from
each state organization.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06

NASHUA. N. f., March 5.-Judge Thomas
Pearson died here this morning suddenly of
heart disease. He was a prominent man In
this city. having been judge OF the police
court here, trustee Of the reform school at
Manchester. and active In political life. He
has held several government positions In
Washington. He was also civil engineer
and was connected with many railroads
throughout the country as engineer, among
them being the b. @. Il NJ. and Old Colony.
The funeral will take place Saturday or Sun
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
MASSACHUSETTS WILL BE THERE
Arrangements In Progress for the
Convention Of Republican Clubs.

Boston, March 5.-A call was issued TO-
day by Major j. Henry Gould, member of the
sub-executive committee of the Republican
National League, inviting the Republicans
of Massachusetts to meet in convention at
fremont Temple, Boston, March %, for the
purpose of reorganizing the Republican
State League and choosing delegates to the
National Republican League Convention at
Cincinnati In April next.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
A Wrecked Three Master.

Boston. March 5.-Capt. Nickerson, of the
steamer Herman Winter, at Boston from
New York, reports that at 11.30 a. m.
Wednesday, half mile southeast of Faulk-
nei's Island, Long Island Sound, he passed
the submerged wreck of q three masted
schooner with masts half way out Of the
water.
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MED while Speaking.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 5-Hon. VIM.
Almy Pierce of Johnston expired suddenly
while making a speech at the fremenis csla.
bration In that town tonight. The cause of
his death was heart failure.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-06
Durango OUT OF tho world.

DENVER, Col March 5-A special from
Durango, Col, says the snow blockade Is
for II days and business Is almost paralyzed.
No trains can reach there for many days yet.
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The Marquis de Breteuil and Miss Lila
Garner we're married Tuesday at Pau. All
the nobility Of the Basque provinces were
present at the wedding. The civil ceremony
was performed 10 the town hall. The re-
ligious portion OF the marriage exercises was
held In the Roman Catholic Church of st.
Martin and Trinity Chapel protestant Epis-
eopaD. The Marquis de BreIeuil Is q widow
or nearly fifty years Of age. He isa we'll
known adherent Of the French Roysllst
dolph Churchill. The bride Is the eldest
daughter OF the late William Garner OF New
York, who was drowned. with MS vile, IN
wife, In 1876, by the upsetting OIL MS yacnt
Mohawk,
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LOST AND FOUND.

VNOUND-A small sum OF money which the
paying charges. Call at TRANSCRIPT OFFICE.
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MALE HELP.

WyANTED-By a practical man position as
w bookkeeper, or responsible position OF any
kind where energy and ability Is required. A. M
STONE, Madison, Maine. 27-4
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THE w WEAThER.
Fair.

The following is the forecast of the weather
for Maine: Fair; warmer by Saturday |;
northwesterly gales.
Cautionary signals displayed from New
York city to Eastport.
Local weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, March 8, 1891.
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More Trouble In Hawaii.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 5.-Adyices from
Honolulu show the Hawaiian Islands to be
IN state OF great turmoil resulting from
unsuccessful attempts to form new cabi-
net. The uncertainty of political affairs Is
lnlurlng business TO q great extent.
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TRAVELLING MEN and MUSICIANS
READ THIS! READ THIS!

NEAO ITO N6AO ITO
ToNY CLARK IS WELL KNOWN AS MAN
AGER AND PROPRIETOR OF A JUVENILE
BAND OF MUSICIANS, whose famous en-
tertainments always draw large appre-
ciative audience. THE FOLLOWING
TESTIMONIAL WAS UNSOLICITED.
CUMBERLAND MILLS, Me, Jan. 27, 81.
DANA SARsAPARILLA Co.,
Messrs IL have received so much
benefit from your Wonderful Medi-
cine that wish to say few words to my
Brother Musicians. Last spring was
completely used up after a hard
winters work with my Great Juvenile
Band. l could not eat, had no
appetite, and it was almost impOsSi-
BILE for me to get any sleep, L was
so nervous. / tried several other
medicines, but they did not strike the
right spot, and began to think I was
used up for good; but Mr.. X. S. Raymond,
our popular druggist, asked me to try
bottle of d MAS SARSAPARILLA. 1
said, "NO, it's like all the rest"
and he said, "No, it isn't. It's
good deal better, and if it don't help
you, won't charge you anything
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to help N , right off. 1 have taken
Four Bott IS and i am all right.
Just feel immense. And l wish to
say to all Musicians and Showmen, there
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can eat, drink, sleep and do more
hard playing and marching with
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TONY CLARK.
WE MAKE THE KIND THAT CURES.
WE GUARANTEE 1T. WE REFUND
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Could WE DO MORE.
DANA SARSApARILL LA CO., Belfast. Me.
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A RARE CHANCE.

shalt sell my house at 46 Bracket street. Sac
carrappa. city of WestbrOok that lets for $40 a
month, with two lots 60x108 and 50x113 feet, for
SI7OO ana perhaps little less, intend to sell
sure before the lst of April As want to use the
money at that time / have made arrangements
with the Loan aud Building Association SO that
any one can pay me $500 down and balance to
them in monthly payments of $14 or $15, they
paying me the money. This Is rare bargain for
any one who has the money. If not sold before
the first of April it will not be for sale. FRANK
M. PENNELL, II Spring stfeeG, city of West
brook, mh4d1N*
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o oeITuARY.
Robert G. Pltman.

NEWTON, Mass, March 5-Robert G. Pit
man, justice OF the Superior Court, died this
morning.
Hon. Robert Carter Pitman, LII. D., Sc
nior associate Justice Of the Superior Court
was born at Newport, r. l.. In March, 1925.
and graduated at Wesleyan University In
lS45. He was raised TO the bench In 1869
he served In the lower house In 1858 and the
dent the last year, and was twice candidate
for governor on the Prohibition ticket.