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The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
SONS OF ADAM,

The man who doesn't think his ba bv
is the prize baby hasn't got any baby.
1t will make any man vain to see
his picture in u photographers show
window.
John Z. Collins, of Rimini, Montana,
was married, divorced and commit
ted suicide inside OF one week.
Rev. A. s. Freeman. OF the Central
Presbyterian church, Havcrstra W.,
N. Y, has completed f~orty.seven
years OF pastoral service.
Fish Dealer DO you think your
wife would like a fine roe shad?
Customcr-No. She can't talk and
eat shad at the same time.
1t is not safe to guage q mans cour-
age by the tone OF voice he employs
when he speaks to the ofice-boy.
Wait till you hear him address his
wife.
In Paris there are several women
who are empowered by police permits
TO wear masculine clothing. These
include n famous artist and several
whose professional duties are arduous.
A certain country sexton in making
his report of burials is explicit tc a
commendabl degree. For instance.
such entries as this occur: Died, John
Smith, male; aged 8 days; unmarried.
"Yes," said the old man, 81 have al.
ways found 1t best to pay cash. I
have paid cash for everything I've got
but my wife. l got her for nothing.
and she's the dearest thing l ever rot.
A man was seen loafng about a
building that was being painted at
Belfast. Maine. When asked ~ ba
wanted a job he said he was only wait.
ing for the men to be paid off. as he
wanted to borrow u dollar.
do you find enough to keen w,
busy these days, Jim?" lyon hot
LIN putting in a bigger days work
these days than ! ever did before"
"Why, ! thought you had given n,
your job" $50 l did. Pan look;nr
for another"
"Begorra. but I've got the best q,
that numbering rail way this time
anyhow! said u Hibernian, who had
a grudge against the company in
question How is that, Dennisp"
asked q ~bystander. ~ bought a "a
turn ticket, and faith I'm not comm.
back at all ut ali!" was the triux
plant reply.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
following every whirl of Bills gilt

following every whirl of Bills gilt.
terlng knife.
"Shut your mouth" cried Bill. ad-
dressing the trembling wretch.
''Now, listen to me. | am told you
have a wife and children who are
good and respectable. | will not
bring disgrace upon them by either
whipping or in any way marking
you"
Then with a sweep Of his Knife
Bill cut the thongs by which the fell
low was bound and said 20 him:
go! OF with you. and let this
be a lesson to you all the rest OF your
days"
The crowd Justify cheered this I'M
expected ending Of the affair, and
DIR. Pinigro shook hands with Bill,
and. with tears rolling down his
checks, thanked him for sparing
his erring servant. .
Il think he is cured" said Bill.
al don't think he will ever again be
tempted to pocket things that arc
not his own"
The Dutchman was dressing. and
rs he skinned" his shirt over his
head he said: ''Never, never, SO help
me Gott!"
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09


Prof. Arnold Of the Sheffield Techni.
cal school, recently produced, with the
aid of aluminium, a sound ingot and
bar containing 9o.Sl per cent Of pure
iron. So fur no absolutely carbonless
iron has been obtained commercially.
Ana analysis Of Prof. Arnold's
bar by Mr.. r. A. Hadfeld showed
the following composition: Car
bon, 0O7 per cent; silicon,
0.04 per cent; sulphur, 0.03 per cent;
phosphorus, O.Ol5 per cent; iron, 90. 81
per cent; total, 100. 035 per cent. It's
specific gravity was 1853; limit OF
elasticity, IS tons per square inch;
breaking load, 20 tons per square inch;
elongation, measured OF 2 inches, 49,.
rs per cent; reduction of area, 90. 90 per
cent; fracture, silky.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09

takes a piece with his left hand as he
passes. Slung on the right arm of
each is an iron slop pail on which is
painted the prisoners number. The
shuttle of the slowly-moving line con
tinues for perhaps twenty minutes, ut
the end OF which time each Of the 1900
has, with his supper In one hand and
his slop-pail in the other, been locked
In his cell.
The woman had been shown to the
yard, and stood, a keeper by her side.
under the portico OF the inhospitable-
looking hospital building. The long
lines of convicts marched toward her
and turned not ten feet from where she
stood, and marched past the bread-bo
into the building. She supported her
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
GEN. JAMES SHIELDS STATUE.

SAN FL clAlOEs
nearly all the great men who have
''risen to the occasion" in the affairs
Of this republic. comes from the
humblest walks Of life. As Gov. Ait.
geld Of Illinois said Mt the unwilling
ceremony, the life of Gen. Shields Is
an inspiring lesson to the youth Of the
country. HE had to toll for his daily
bread, not only for himself but his
family; and, Notwithstanding this
poverty, by strong resolution, by lofty
purpose, by keeping his eye fixed
upon tho star Ct patriotism and Of
duty, he won and u place In
the galaxy Of the worlds heroes
Every age has produced millions Of
brilliant and able men who, failing to
keep their eye turned to the sun. los
ing sight Of lofty ideas, gave way to
dissipation and carried only indie.
scribable wretchedness to miserable
graves. Every age has produced mil
lions Of strong and industrious men
who knew no higher god than the
dollar; who coined their lives into
sordid gold; who gave no thought to
blessing the world or lifting up hui
mainly; men who owned ships and
palaces and stocks and riches of the
earth; who gilded II with
splendor, and then sank into oblivion.
Posterity erected no statue to their
memory and there was not q pen In
the universe that would even preserve
q letter Of their IN Let the young
e of America learn from this statue
and from the career Of Gen. Shields
that the paths Of virtue and Of honor.
the paths Of glory and Immortality are
open to them"
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
Her Imagination.

Lillian Bell, who wrote 1.-THE Love
Affairs OF an Old Maid" Is 90 years
old, and owns many Of the qualities
which she has given to her old maid.
Not long ago she was detailed by n
OF Chicago's literary clubs to write up
the famous women OF the country.
The paper was u brilliant one. aud
was seriously commended by the lit
erary women who had gathered to
hear It A week or two later they
were surprised to learn that the char.
actcrs portrayed were imaginary.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
sheep Growing Ia Australia.

High prices are sometimes paid by
Australian sheep growers for thor
oughbred rams. A breeder named
Russell one gave 5000 for an ami
nal bred in Victoria. This is be-
cause Australian bred sheep when in
bred for three or four generations
lose their wool and become hairy. A
somewhat similar change is OBJ.
served in rabbits. 10 check this
tendency sheep herders import thor
oughbred rams and pay almost any
price.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
Photograph frames.

Some pretty frames for photographs
that sold readily ut q woman's ex-
change were Of coarse. heavy, white
lace, pointed with ivory-white enamel,
with the flowers and leaves in the pat
tern touched with gold paint. Tho
edges OF the frames were bound with
gilt. The lace was used on the same
fra mes that are usually covered with
white embroidered linen or leather.
Frames for small or medium sizsd pic
lures to be hung up on the wall may
be made In the same way. Take Tor
chon lace, for instance, and lay it ON
u plain pine frame that is covered
with shellac. When the shellac is dry
glue on the lace, cover it with the
white paint and let 1t dry. Then use
the gilt paint. Cut the lace ut the
n SO that It. will At smoothly
where the frame is mitered. Gilt or
colored paint may be used entirely for
these frames, but they are not Us
pretty Us the white and gold.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
New York Correspondence


has a mysterious
woman visitor, but
that Is not remark
able, because seven
eighths Of the Wis
itors to the C~onvicts
there are
They all have bur-
dcns of sorrow 20
bear, but rarely Of
their own making,
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
Engaged ON The spS

Lady Of the House Ito ser want ap-
plying for situationAYou were in
the service OF my friend. Baroness
K. Why were you sent awayP
Servant-Please, ma'am, for listen
ing at the doors.
~Lady-Ah, then, l will take you.
only you must promise to tell me all
you Observation-Disclosures Bourgeoise.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
Il

New York Magistrate-I don't
understand this. You say you are
IN American citizenp
Culprit--Yes, sir.
Magistrate-And then you tell
me you were born in New Jersey.
How is this?-Chicago Record.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
What to Do With the Remnants.

Put remnants OF waste beef, un-
cooked bones, giblets, trimmings and
bones of poultry into three quarts Of
meat liquor. Add salt and skim care.
fully. Boil two hours, then strain and
return the soup to the kettle. Add
two turnips and q carrot chopped fue.
Slice two onions and fry brown In q
little butter and q t%easpoonful of pow.
dered sugar and put In soup. II you
have any cold gravy remove the fat
and put the gravy into the soup Boil
an hour and n half longer. A few
moments before serving sprinkle in 0
spoonful Of farinu dry.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
CHE FREQUENTLY VISITS SING
SING PRISON.

4 Mysterious Woman Whose Repeated
Visits to the Famous Penal Inatitu.
tion Have Excited Interest A. to Her
Identity.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
LESSON TO AN OUTLAW.
WHAT THE MAN GOT WHO
ROBBED LUCKY BILL.

Frontier Justice In the Early Days Of
Nevada-A Very Unusual Case IN Those
Days Of Law. essncSs-Lucky Biii Was
u Humorist.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
a Royal Baby's Cradle.

CROWN" may apply we'll enough to
other monarchs. but 1t has absolutely
no bearing on the little newborn
prince Of Roumania. At least IL it
hns he Is an extremely ungrateful in
FAINT and without sense enough to
know when he il we'll OFF. for no baby
ever, had n more ~luxuriaut resting
place prepared for his head, royal or
otherwise, than this same little prince.
The dainty little bed was carved In
wood by Testolini OF Venice by the
order OF the queen of Roumnnia. The
design Is elaborate, introducing. up
propriately enough, frolicking cupids,
one Of whom Is made to look over the
edge OF the cradle, as much us to say
to tho little prince: "Wake up, there,
old fellow. What ore you sleeping
for when you might have such play
fellows as we?" The hangings Of the
crib are all Of softest silk.
One OF the most amusing and attrac-
tive OF the domestic groups seen
among foreign royalties just now, by
the way, is presented by the young
Romanian princess and her baby. This
young lady. better known rs Princess
Marie OF Edinburg. looks SO youthful
as to seem more like her small princes
half-grown sister than like his mother.
One might almost imagine her q
little girl playing with her doll. The
baby has a rather unusual name-hc
Is "Prince Carol"
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09

On an average the letters received
by the German emperor number nearly
600 Q day.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09
Chemistry for Girls.

Knowing the chemical composition
of flour, meat and potatoes, and the
effect of various methods Of prepare.
ton, n housewife can put her learn
ing to economical uses, and do her
cooking on such a basis as to produce
palatable dishes with no loss Of nutri-
mcnt and at the least expense. As q
matter Of fact, an uneducated cook.
even though she enjoys the reputation
of making things taste good" Is sci.
dom n saving cook; not because she in
tends to be wasteful. but because she
has not tho scientific knowledge re.
garding good materials and their
management which would enable her
to be saving. On the other hand an
intelligent cook has q scientific reason
for every direction and every process.
She Is able not only to produce the
most appetizing results, but to do SO
with the greatest economy Of time.
labor and money.
The same Is true in other depart
ments which come under the care Of
the housewife. A knowledge Of
chemistry and the ability to make q
few simple tests would enable her to
avoid the use Of n great many frauds,
useless and injurious articles-for cx-
ample. washing compounds that are
utterly worthless, or that will rot
the clothes; toilet powders, containing
bismuth or arsenic. for her " COM
plcxion or use in the nursery; expen-
sive baking powders that contain alum
or something worse; n wonderful
furniture polish ut SOC q pint. that
costs 15c n gallon; poisonous hair
dyes; dangerous ointments, quack
medicines, warranted to cure the
most severe attack of something in
half an hour, etc, al infinitum.
Therefore, we say, let the girls
study chemistry in the school. not
merely for the culture and mental
discipline to be derived from It., but
for its practical, economic value; and
not only 'let" them do it, but insist
that the school directors furnish the
opportunity for them to study at
least the clements OF the subject.
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Brewer Also Shall Have a Bird Win 6ooo
Strong Voice.

BIppEroRD, March 12.-The Repuoii-
cans carried every ward at todsy's election
The only Democrat elected is one consta-
BILE, This is the first time the Republicans
have held the balance of power Tor II
wears. Last year all but one ward was
Democratic, and two years prior the Repuo
licans had no representation in the city gov
eminent.
The vote for mayor, today, stood Charles
s. Hamilton, 1926; William A. Roberts,
1926; Hamilton's majority, 200.
In attempting to quell disturbance IN
Ward voting room, after the polls were
closed. CITY Marshal Charles B. Harmon
received blow on the head, the result OF
which is that he is now conf1ned 10 .ne
house. Constable A. A. Dolif, henne-
bunkport, is charged with having struck tne m
marshal with club. He and ex-ohcei
William Breton and julie Ceauchman were
arrested and are spending the night 10 tne
poIice station. Other arrests are threat.
ened tomorrow. The Republicans tonisn'
held q big celebration.
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RANDOLPH.
A Clean Republican Sweep Made as Usual
Officers and Appropriations.

RANDOLPH, March 12.-(Special. y
There was considerable excitement at the
town meeting in Randolph yesterday, and
after very close contest the following
officers were elected to serve the people for
he ensuing year:
Moderator, B. A. Cox; town clerk, W
II. Dudley; selectmen, B. A. Cox, j. +.
Gray, W. E. Moore treasurer, A. c.
Clark; constables, Joseph A. White, John
W. Jones, f. B. Connor; collector. Z. B
Connor; school committee. c. o. Turner,
L. w. Goodspeed, E. w. Trask, F. S.
Brookipgs, G. 2. H. Jewett.
The appropriations were as follows
Schools, $lO25; free high school. $3.50;
repairs on school buildings, $50; poor,
s4OO: town offcers, $400; roads and
bridges, 5000; running exp, nses Goodwin
and Randolph bridge, $500; town debt and
interest, 800; M, mortal day, S25; fire de-
partment, S235; water, $500; contingent
s40O; street lights. $3.50; school books
S25 total, $52l0.
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DESIRING AND uEsrsaoox
City Governments Organize -Rscemmenda-
iions ei lhs New mayerss

PORTLAND, March 12.-The Deering city
government organized this evening. Mayor
Sawyer, in his address, says that the as
sessed valuation of the city is 1924, ego
The general funded debt is $9s,475. The
temporary loan on account of sewers is
$4,000. He recommends the establish
ment of free public library and recon-
mends work to be done in various city de-
partments during the year.
The Westbrook city government organ
ized today. Mayor Cordwelrs address
shows the total debt of the. city to be Sl34, :
2ls, including sl05,9O0 in bonds. Total
resources are $55. 1857. The mayor recon-
mends that important work be done on the
streets the coming year. He calls atten-
ton to the need of new schoolhouse at the
East end. He urges that q system of sew.
ers be built in the near future. Lemuel S,
Lane was elected president If the city coun.
Gil.
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TOHN ELECTIONS.

LfrcHftELD-Annual meeting March Sth and
10Th Moderator, Chas A Metcaf: selectmen,
Thomas Holmes, Springer, ii Ring; town
clerk, VIM + Adams; school supervisor. Henry
Taylor; to xn treasurer, ID Springer; town audi
tor, Chas A Metcalf; road commissioner, Wy
man. Money appiopriat d; Schools. sl2 0; high
WAYS, 1900; support of poor, 200; incidentals.
200: memorial, rs; schoolbooks, so; interest on
d, bt, 100 vot.d to celebrate the Tooth anniver-
sary of the ircorpoi at on of the town which oc-
ours Feb 18th, 1895. and appropriated 500 for ex
penses of same.
MosMouTH Selectmen. w Andrews, II c
Frost, T. Little; town clerk. Bragdon, school
committee, + Heath, jeffrey, Helen Jones,
Carrie b ST yer, Andrews. Money appropr
a.ed. schools, $170o; highways. 5000; support of
poor, $780,
wIxTngcP-Selectrc en-, John G Yeston. Frsnk
| Bishop, George Pike; town clerk,E French;
school committee, Elliot Wood, n Waugh, l. B
Jones, r T Clifford E A Bailey. Money appro-
prated: s, ,ilools, 5000; HIGHWAYS, $500; support
of poor $500: other purposes, 1is2. Elliott Wood,
chief eneireer; John NJ Benjamin. treasurer; G
II Gates. road commissioner; n Norcross, col
lector.
sWISsIow-Se1ectmen,H Dunning, A G Cliff
ford. Joseph Eaton, town clerk. W Bassett;
school supervisor, J NJ TAYLOR. Money appro-
nriated-s cbools, 1880 including free high school;
highways. $3.50; support of poor, 1900; other pur-
poses. 2110.
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B0WDolS.
The Entire Republican Ticket Elected d-Appro'
priaiions-An Assault Csse.

BowDoIN. March 12.-(Special, AT the
town meeting, Monday, the following bust
ness was transacted and officers chosen:
John Smith, George Beal and Arthur
Wakefield, selectmen; Jordan Rand collec-
tor, at 1-2 per cent on the dollar; H. E.
Coolidge, f. L. Buker, G. a. Jordan, W.
II. Miles and F. A. Jordan on the school
board; F. E. Miles, F. C. Robinson, A. C.
Small, H. w. Pike and j. H. Woodeock,
constables. For repair Of bridges, $4,000 +;
current expenses, S2500; support of the
poor, $500; free high school, $3.50.
George Bennett, aged Is years, was ar
raigned, Monday, before Justice Clark, for
N assault on Albert Rock, boy about s
years of age. He pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to pay 81 and costs, and in de-
fault of payment was committed to Auburn
Jail. Grant Rogers appeared for the re-
spondent.
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PITTsflELD.
Straight Republican Ticket Elected-Great
Enthusiasm Over the Result.

PIrTsrIEID, March l2.-(Spetial. )-The
entire Republican ticket was elected here
today-three. selectmen, five school com
missioners, clerk, treasurer, six constables
two truant officers and three road commits
sioners. No Democrat was elected to any
office Much enthusiasm prevailed, and
xhen the vote was announced electine
Oramel Murray first selectman over Alonzo
Patten, the excitement was intense.
The Pittsfield Republicans were deter
mined to show their opponents that this
tariff smashing policy is obnoxious to the
people and our manufacturing industries
The two remaining selectmen elected are
e. NJ. Dolloff and C. G. Weeks; S. S
committee, o. H. Drake, DR.. L. A. Mer.
ritt, George Patten, f. L. Smith and J. d
W. Foster; treasurer, w. L. Perkins
clerk, C. B. Haskell.
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DA CANA SURRENDERS
To Portuguese Naval Commander or
Guarantee Of Safety.
Psixoio Accepts Terms- Understood That iAG
War Is Virtually Ended.

WARRINGTON, March l2.-The state de-
partment received two important dispatt hes
from Minister Thompson, at Rio, this even
ing. The first stated that Admiral Da Cams
had offered, through the Portuguese nav,
commander, to surrender, on condition that
he and his followers be guaranteed safety.
This message was brought to President
Peixoto BY the Portuguese officer in per-
son. Peixoto's reply is not given, but 1t is
inferred from the second dispatch Of Min
lister Thompson that the terms were favora-
bly, received.
According to the second dispatch Admiral
Da Cana had left his ship and gone aboard
the Portuguese vessel as an asylum. Sec
retary Gresham understands from the dis
patches that the war 10 virtually ended.
Minister Mendonca said, tonight, that ! .
had received information fully in accord
with that of the state department.
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RICHMOND.
Most Exciting Election Ever Hsld-Fopr Bal.
lots for First Selectman.

RICHMOND, March l2.-(Special. THE
most exciting municipal election ever held
here came off today and resulted in the
choice of full Republican board of select
men. A large vote was polled. in fact the
rgest ever known in town affairs. There
was no choice for first selectman until the
fourth ballot, when Benjamin F. Curtis was
chosen over bis opponents, w. S. Hagar
and George B Randlette. Following 10 q
ist of town officers:
Selectme n, B. F. Curtis, Isaac L. Lake,
Victor j. Ring; clerk, j. r. Cunningham !:
reasurer, w. II. Stuart; moderator, w. n.
Whitney; sgent, B. F. Curtis; auditor, l
4. Underline; collector, T. F. Parsons
chool committee, DR.. A. Libby, Georgs
II. The obsld. w. E. Whitney, C. E. Dins-
low, Frank Yeaton.
The following appropriations were make :
Repairs of roads and bridges. $2500; main
tenar ce and support of schools, $2500; free
high school, $780, school books, $3.50 !;
support of poor, Sl20O; interest and dis
CONT, S40O; night watch and Lighting
streets, $3.50; salaries of town officers,
$1,000; hydrant rentals. $2O50; fire depart
,
$50; purchase of lumber, 5000; contingent
und, $500; repairs of school buildings,
$50; for rental of school buildings, S2l0
he selectmen we're directed to pay 500 to
the Farmers and Mechanics Club.
A vote to charge interest on taxes remain
ing unpaid after Jan. l, 1895, was passed !;
Sll, 800 was appropriated to purchase
school houses from the several districts,
md the selectmen were empowered to con-
ract ith the Richmond Water Company
'or the xtension of hydrant service to Mt
Pleasant. A vote in relation to the fire de-
srtment fixing the number of men at 10
'or each hose company and the same for
look and ladder company, was passed. l.
was also voted to transfer the trust Of tht
James Carney graveyard fund to tht
Maine Trust and Banking Company OF
Gardiner.
On the whole the result Of the election
i, satisfactory to large majority of voters.
Mr.. Curtis, who was chosen first select
man, developed strength which sur
prised his most sanguine supporters.
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RockLAND's NEW OFFICERS.
New City Government Takes charsso' "ua'e'
pal Affairs for 1894.

RocKLANp, March l2,-The new CITY
government for 1894 was organized today
M.yor Frank C. Knight was sworn 10 and
read his inaugural address. The election
Of city officials followed, the chief OF Which
follows: City clerk. r. H. Burnham
treasurer, Everett A. Jones; marshal, a. j..
Crockett; physician, DR.. NJ. p. Judkin. !;
sol;citor. Washington r. Prescott; tax col
iector. L. C. Farwell; member of street
commission, Frank Simmons; auditor
Charles L. Allen. Mr.. Jones succeeds the
late Ieander Weeks rs treasurer, Mr.
weeks diving on Saturday. after holding
.h.t nos;tion for 35 consecutive years.
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Newpoit's Election.

NEWPORT, March 12.-(Special. IA
the annual town meeting held today the fo.'
lowing officers were elected:
David Boyd, moderator; F. NJ. Shaw,
town clerk; John B. Marsh, W. A. Lewis,
II. II. Simpson, selectmen; o. H. Judkins,
treasurer; w. s. Randlett, collector; Davit
o. Trafton, constable; John B. Marsh
town agent; W. II. Mitchell, auditor; H
II. PAtten, F. Il. Coburn, E. r. Leach,
school committee,
Money was raised as follows: Fol
schools, Sl05O; free high school, $3.50
town charges, $1,000; highways, $4,000
village sidewalks, $500; G. A. r. memo
rial, S25; repair of school houses, 5000
school books. $50; total, S5975. Party
lines were not drawn.