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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29
BULL BATTING.
1t Was PrNosiced at York Until the Close of
the Last Century.

1t Was PrN.ssiced at York Until the Close OF
the Last Century.
The custom of batting bulls in open
spaces has been INDUCED in from time i'm
memorial, and probably had its birth IN
the arenas OF Greece and Rome. 1t was an
exciting but dangerous and disgusting
amusement; yet until the birth OF the
present century it was publicly observed
in almost every village and town or the
country, and relics of its existence are
btill to be found in various places In
York two places were used for this 1gnobIe
practice. One was in Thursday Market
place, or St. Simpsons square; the other
was in the street Of Pavement. AS the
two places were nssa.rkets, they each had a
cross or corn chamber, and the fight in
variable took place near to such cross--so
that the people who we're in position to
pay for seat could have a good view OF
the sport.
Pavement has lost all evidence of the
game, but in st. SIMPSONS square the
stone to which the bull was fastened still
remains. 1t is a very heavy stone let into
the ground fully 3 feet and firmly fasten-
ed into the earth with cement. Formerly
strong iron ring was attached to the
stone by two hooks, which were let into
the stone and run with lead. Consequent
on the wear of traffic, this ring became
loose some 20 years ago and was taken
possession of by Mr.. Thomas Bell, who
lived opposite to the stone, and it was
presented by him to the Yorkshire Philo-
sophical society, who still have it in their
keeping.
The hooks which held the ring and the
lead running remain on the stone. The
custom was to fasten the bull to this ring;
then to stake out a ring, within the circle
of which no person was permitted to go
except those necessary to the performance.
On a given signal, dogs were slipped by
their owners, and they attacked the chain
ed beast, which in turn sought to gore or
toss them, and very frequently in the ac-
ton it killed them. AS fast as the dogs
were killed or MANNED or wearied, fresh
dogs were let loose on the maddened bull,
and the fight was continued for hours, I'M
til the dogs were exhausted, or the people
were sickened with the sight of blood.
The animal was then led away, to the
danger of those who had witnessed the
show, or more particularly those who had
taken part in it.
At York the market cross formad a
point vantage eagerly taken up to witness
the vulgar and demoralizing exhibitions.
Happily, in the course of time, the wealthy
citizens Withdrew their patronage and
presence from the scene, and the people
who attended were Of so much lower grade
that the custom died out. A century, at
least, has passed since the last bull fight
in the city of York. --Newcastle Chronicle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29
TiiE MIRROR.

Take thor the glass. and when therein
Thou iosk'st myself to see,
Remember that my constant heart
AS vel le1ccteth thee.
Tho glass viii show thy face its twin;
Tho sruer heart Of me
VIII slow rs well thy counterpart,
If that thou distant be.
The glass will let thy image fade
y Ion thou art far away,
Eat from my heart it cannot pass,
Wherever thou nay'st stray.
And since l keep so true, fair maid,
Al, lot me hope some day
That you wilt use me as thy glass
AID bid me ever stayi
Basil Tempest in New England Magazine.
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THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at the periodic

Can always be found at the periodical
stores of:
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u n. F +. G aoold.' ~ 9
n: G: Fessenden, 4S4
w. Fl. JeWett. 504 {"
G. DaSilva, 221 Spring street.
j. j. Beardworth. 81 India street.
|. 7. H. ErSkine. AZ Middle street.
j. w. Peterson, 2 Exchange street.
j. H. Hernandy, 1875 Commercial street.
A. G. Todd & Co., Cor. Commercial and Park
W. A. Golden, 7e Exchange street.
Wheeler g. West, 50 and 95 Commercial
street.
q. Dasylva, 100 Bracket street.
G. Hamilton, 645 Congress street.
John H. Allen, 3S11a Congress street.
rennet, the Florist $50 Congress street.
G. S. Hodsdon, 96la Portland street.
+. A. Jellson, $50 Congress street.
I. NJ. Glendening, Long Island.
+. L. Bracket Peaks Island.
Also at the newstands in the Falmouth
Preble. City and United States hotels land Grand
Trunk and Union Depots. 1t can also be OBJ
tanned OF Chisholm Bros, agents on all trains
OF the Maine Central, Grand Trunk and Port
land & Rochester railroads and of agents on al
of the Boston trains.
The PRESS can also be found at the following
places outside OF the city:
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29
She Wanted to Know,

MIR. Beerbohn Tree, the English actor,
has 4-year-old daughter who has fond
ness for shakes. She keeps pet snake in
the house, to the intense sorrow of the
maids. Now, however, she wishes to en-
large her dumb retinue by the purchase of
pony. hetold her father. ''I'nn afraid, !"
SAID that gentleman, ssthat I can t afford
to give you one just yet" Then" said
the child, with great severity, sfwhy don't
you act better and get more money!"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29
a Pleasing Theory.

Anxious Mother-There's lool. about
that young mans eyes that don't like.
He looks at me out of their corners as il
trying to conceal something.
Daughter Perhaps he is trying to con
ceal his admiration for you, ma
Mother much relieved)-Oh! I Gidn' IT
think of that.-New York Weekly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29
Skeptical.

:" Yer look bad, Jim. Been under the
weather."
7orter. Today's the first time I've
oee not. out er doors in three months"
", nat was the matter with your"
:. ,4'othin, but the judge wouldn' It believe
1t. "-Brooklyn Life
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29

A break in the main water pipe in a
street in Tombstone, A. T., was found 10
have been caused by the roots of tree,
which had grown around the pipe ana
crushed it SO that it burst.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29

lake the PRESS, it contains all the
latest news. so cts. month.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29
WIT AND WISDOM.

1 have had catarrh for twenty years, and
used all kinds of remedies without relief. Mr..
Smith, druggist of Little Falls, recommended
Ely's Cream Balm. The effect of the first ap-
plication was magical, it allayed the infiamma-
ton, and the next morning my head was as
clear as a bell. am convinced its use will ef-
feet permanent cure. tits soothing and pleas
ant. and strongly urge its use byiall sufferers.
Geo. Terry, Little Falls, N. Y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29

Examining medical professor-"Now, sir, tell
me how you would treat case of typhoid
fever" Student-"Well, sir, 1 should first-I
should first-I-" L. NJ. P Gmpatiently)-
yes yes go on" Student(seized with brilliant
ideal-"I should first call you in for consulta-
tion." passes with honors) .-Tid-Bits.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29
Administrators Sale OF VaIu.
able Real Estate.


TlHE undersigned offers at Private Sale, the
IL following valuable real estate property
belonging to the est tie OF the late John G..
Schwartz:
In the city of Portland:
LAND (oYer 1000 feetand buildings there
on, on the northerly side of Newbury St.
2-Land. westerly side of Pearl st.
3-Land, cor Pearl and Newbury SITS.
LAND and dwelling house, south side Federal
St
5-Land and 3 dwelling houses Lower Cove st.
Gland and 2 dwelling houses, cor. Hammond
ST., and Potters Court
LAND and dwelling house, Gould st.
Stand and 2 dwelling houses, east side
Washington st.
Gland and small dwelling, East Cove ST.
In the city of Westbrook:
10-Land, lover 10000 feet) frame stable and
store thereon. south side OF Main St.,
Saccarappa, on line of electric road.
Centrally situated and well adapted for a
large business block.
12-Laud and dwelling house on Brown ST.
Inquire for further particulars and prices of
F. M. RAY, Admir-,
80 Exchange ST., Portland.
Nov3 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29

II hear, Mrs. Newrich, that your son is a great
student. and spends most of his time over the
midnight oil.'
There isn't word of truth about that oil,
ma'am: we have gas all over the house, andAl
fred has whole chanticleerin his room. Oil in
deed!"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29

Ponds Extract used Forty years by Ply
sicians and the people for Pain and Inflamma-
tons. This success stamps every bottle of the
genuine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29

WANTED-Boys or girls selling 20 pounds
w of tea will be given silver watch; good
timekeepers. Address. II. P. GOOLD, 1858
Congress street, Portland. S-4
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WANTED-FEMALE HELP,

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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WATCH REPAIRING.

N FW Resilient Waltham Mainsprings only 75c.
~ warranted; cleaning and handspring only
S15o; cleaning 800 All work strickly frstclass
and warranted. twenty-five years watch maker
Middle. sep4dtft
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WANTED-AGENTS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents cash in advance.
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WANTED-Two rents. small families, no
w children, one down stairs one up stairs
location between India street to Exchange,
from Congress to Middle. Address W., P. q.
box 1878. 81
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WANTED-All persons in want Of trunks or
w bags to call at E. d. REYNOLDS, sos
and 55S Congress street, corner of Oak. as we
manufacture our goods and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open ev-
enings. 1872
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TO LET-RENTs
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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DARTNEK WANTED-With capital in
Il well-cstablished business. Address L.,
this office. myl4-tf
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FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

A marble slab 9x2 l-2 feet. Has
been used as am imposing stone
an the Press composing room.
Will be sold at a bargain.
iY1Sdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29

WANTED-Tbe people to know that they
w can buy a turkey or goose at F. H. Lib
by's cheaper than any other place in Portland;
call and try. F. H. LIBBY, 324 Portland ST.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-29

WANTED-Everybo to see the Perfec
w ticn Self Binder for Stoddard's and
Worlds Fair Views. also for Music. Send
postal and will call at house and show it. j.
r.. DURAN, Agent. 233 Federal st. 29l
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FOB SALE.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.

NOR sALE-Wilkie Gas Kiln used but few
IL times. Inquire of BURBANK, DOUG
LASS & CO., ZAP Middle st. 291
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-09-21

ize the value of the tree lnsutu-
tions which were designed and bulit
by those who laid the cornerstone OF their
capitol, and they appreciate the necessity OF
constant and jealous watchtulness as con.
dition indispensable to the preservation OF
these institutions in their purity and m
tegrity. believe our fellow citizens have
no greater nor better cause for rejoicing
on this centennial than is found
in the assurance that their pub
lie servants who assemble in the"
halls will watch and guard the sentiment
and traditions that gather around this cele-
bration, and that in the days to come those
who shall again commemorate the laying
of the cornerstone of their nations capltol
will find in the recital Of our performance
of public duty no less reason for enthusiasm
and congratulaton than we find in recalling
the wisdom and virtue of those who nave
preceded us.
AS the President sat down he was
cheered with redoubled vigor. Inc
United States Marine Band played
selection, after which the orator OF the
day, William Writ Henry, Descendant
of Patrick Henry, the revolutionary
statesman and patriot. was introduced.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-09-21
FRANCE IS TOO FRIENDLY.
Russia Will Not Accept Fav0rS that PraC-
tiCaIIy Mean an Alliance.


ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 1S.-lt is official
ly denied here that the Russian govern
ment intends to issue new 4 per cent.
loan in France about the time that the
Russian fleet visits Toulon. Reports are
circulated here to the effect that the Gar
is displeased at the extra demonstrating
manner in which it is proposed to well
come the Russian officers and sailors
who are to visit Paris, and an lntlma-
ton of this description is said to have
been unoficially communicated to the
French government. There are people
who claim that the official denial OF
the governments intention to issue
new loan is due to the fact that the out
crv made by certain French papers
against the loan, reminding the people
that similar financial move was at
tempted when the French were worked
up to a state of enthusiasm by the visit
of French squadron to Cronstadl,
has killed all chances of the loan being
successfully foated. This has caused a
GOODNESS in certain quarters and 1T is
said also had an influence in causing
Russia to refuse the offer of France to
give her coaling and repairing station
at Obock and at Saigon, for Russia
is not willing to be indebted
to France to any create. extent ten
acceptance of too many concessions
from France would place Russia in the
position of being obliged to support the
former country in case Of war. This, it
is understood, Russia is not prepared to
do; it is only under certain circum-
stances that Russia would side with
side with France and it is claimed that
Russia desires this to be known as the
real state of affairs.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-09-21
DANGER AT ASHLAND PAST.
Fight Against Blazing Pines Proves Success.
full at Many Points.

ASHLAND, Wis, Sept. 1S.-The water
works mains were repaired just in time
OF save a considerable portion of Ash
land from destruction last night.
The city was nearly surrounded by
fire all day and the most important
main at the water plant burst
at critical moment. The loss of water
supply left the city nearly helpless.
By the greatest exertion the break was
repaired SO that the fires were all in
check by II o'clock last night and fam
lilies began moving back into their de-
serted homes this morning. The break
in the main caused terrible rush
of water back up on the COM
pany's plant. Supt. Wheeler in
helping the engineers shut valve was
hurled against a stone foundation and
badly bruised. Portions of the stone
foundation were torn away. The wind
has died out and the fires are now all
held in check. The telegraph wires are
down, making communication with
other towns difficult
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-09-21

count of the situation is hard to get.
Marshfield is out of danger, despite the
fact that many have packed their house,
hold goods and some families moved
away. e,o MI
uankea this morning and has been
busy since organizing more thorough:
fire protection system. SO tar as heard
from between forty and fifty families,
are homeless in this vicinity, but the
INST win be swelled by another sun,
unless something transplres to stay the
AtI:3O p. NJ. the wind increased to
gale. Two families from Mannvllle
who were burned out have been
brought in. A report from Mcmillan
says all hope of saving the
village is about given up. Mcmillan
Bros plant at that place is valued at
$3.50, 900; insured for $50, 900. Two hun
dred men are fighting the flames. The
danger here is supposed to be over:
STEVENS POINT, Wis, Sept. lo.-Ihls
city is filled with smoke, driven from
the forest fires west and north and in
this immediate vicinity. A crew
of men were busy yesterday
afternoon keeping the fires from
crossing the Central tracks on the west
side of the river within the city limits,
and with hard work they were success.
full. Cinders and partially burned
leaves are still being carried long dis
tances through the air, and mill owners
have an extra force of watchmen to
keep fires from starting in their yards.
Many tons Of hay have been destroyed
on neighboring marshes, but the
greatest damage is to growing
timber. Thus far none Of the
farmers or settlers have been
burned out but many of them have
saved their places with great difficulty.
The passenger train from st. Paul, due
at 9:2O last night, did not reach here
until 10 to-day, owing to the
truss bridge across Poplar River, near
are coming over the Omaha from Chip
pewa Falls to Marshtield. The report
that Mcmillan and Junction City were
being destroyed by fire is not true, but
both were saved only by hard work.
MAR1NErTE, Wis, Sept. 15.-Forest
fires in the vicinity of Marinette are
causing considerable alarm. The city is
filled with smoke and the fires were
yesterday but short distance from the
city limits. Advices from several vii
lagos on the Milwaukee q Northern
Railroad say that they are still
fighting the fires with fire engines,
wet blankets and every other
means possible. The marshes have
burned to depth of four to six feet
and the fire is running through the
woods to an alarming extent Cruisers
are coming out of the woods and report
that unless rain comes in short time
considerable damage will be done to the
lumber interests.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Sept. IA dis
patch from Withee this morning says
the forest fires there are abating and
that the saw-mills are saved. Through
Wisconsin Central trains between Chi
cago and Minneapolis are running over
the Omaha between Eau Claire and
Marshfeld, on account of the burning
of a bridge.
BALDWIN, Wis, Sept. 15.-Forest fires
are raging to-day north and south of
Woodville. The damage is large.
Many houses were burned and a large
amount of cord wood.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-09-21
FARMERS MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

Herman Thielke Dies of Gun Shot
Wound-Foul Play Suspected.
THORPE, Wis, Sept. fisherman
Thielke, well-to-do German farmer
who lives four miles south of this place,
met his death in a mysterious manner
Saturday evening. He was shingling on
a barn with two other men and fell on
the roof and before he could be taken
down to the ground and to his
house, a few yards distant, he breathed
his last. Heart disease was the
supposed cause, but a post mortem
made by Drs. McKuchen and Selden
proved a healthy condition of the
heart. It revealed a wound in his
groin made by bullet or some instru-
ment. The internal lilac artery was
ruptured and death was caused by in
ternal hemorrhage. Foul play is
suspected and an inquest will be held
this afternoon
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-09-21
TRAINS in COLLISION.
Eight Persons Killed in a Wreck on the Big
-Four Road.

Four Road.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 19.-Eight persons
were killed and sixteen I'M ured in a
tail-end collision on the Big Four road
near Kankakee, H., last night. The
first section of a special passenger train,
which left Chicago early in the
evening, stopped at Mantano and 1t
seems that tagman was not sent
back. \ special train was made up,
and the dead and wounded started on
it for this city. The wounded will be
taken directly to St. luke's Hospital.
The last car on the first section of the
train was sleeper with no passengers.
This was driven into the coaches ahead.
Among the injured are
Albert J. Scholtcr, Ripley, O., limbs and
head crushed, fatally hurt; George Brack-
ney, Wilmington, O., fatally hurt; c. B.
Wishart, Franklin, O., seriously in ured in
ternally; William Evans, Powcllton, w.
Va, and Miss Sallie Evans, OF
the same place, both seriously in
!ured Chris; , km mn Dayton r. 1,n o.,
w. Brown, Wilmington, o., internal in
juries; II. Branten, Cincinnati, fatally hurt;
Olive Patton, Connell, O., scalp wound;
Emily Templen, Sinking Springs, O.,
limbs and head crushed; probably fatally
hurt; j. w. Means, Chester, 5. c., body
and head cut; Frank Belleson, Sinking
Springs, o., limbs crushed; Allie Co
wells, New Albany, Ind, internally in
jured; Jesse Morse, Cincinnati, internally
injured; Emma Gallatin, Columbus, o.,
bruised and cut; Libbie Jackson, Cynthiana,
KY, internally injured probably fatally;
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Foster, Springfield, o.,
seriously cut and severe internal I'M uries.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-09-21
DOINGS OF CONGRESS,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 14.-In
the Senate Mr.. Mills announced
that he would address the Senate
on Tuesday on the repeal bill.
The resolution of Mr.. Stewart
for a committee to ascertain
whether senators were interested in
national banks was then laid before the
Senate and that senator addressed the
Senate in advocacy of it. After few
moments he diverged into general
discussion of the silver question.
In the House Mr.. Talker, of South
Carolina, caused to be read resolution
for an immediate report on the bill in
troduced by Mr.. McLaurin, of South
Carolina, providing for the issue of
$125, 10000 in treasury notes for the re-
lief of the people. A chorus of objec-
tons to the consideration of the resolu-
ton wentup from all parts of the House.