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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-08-24
THE GEOMETRY OF BEAUTY.
A System of Principles In Formative Art
Which Existed In Ancient Greece.

A System of Principles In Formative Art
Which Existed In Ancient Greece.
In recent lecture before the Scien-
tifc club of the Pennsylvania state col
lege Professor Osmond showed that all
physical beauty is associated with sound,
color and form, which, if not the bases
of its being, are it's vehicle to us. 1t is
psychological law that the mind is
pleased with simple ratios. In their most
abstract form these harmonic ratios are
pure numbers, obtained from the ele-
ments /, 2 and 5, forming the harmonic
numbers 2, 3 and 5. 1t is fact that in
sound, color and form relations gov
erned by ratios constructed from the
harmonic numbers or their simple null
tiples are pleasing. This law or fact of
mental constitution is the starting point
Of the inquiry after the principle com
mon to sound, color and form and con-
stituting in all beauty. The application
of these ratios in music has been known
from the time of Pytlsagoras; also in
color various harmonious combinations
have wave lengths in harmonic ratio.
In obtaining beauty Of form the har
monte ratios are applied to angular mag
nitude, not to lengths or surfaces. The
eye refers everything to a vertical line
and horizontal line, constituting right
angle. The right angle, 1, is harmonical-
ly divided into parts having the ratios to
itself that the notes of the octave have to
the fundamental note. The lines that so
divide the quadrant are the diagonals
of harmoic rectangles, and each Of these
has curvilinear figure, the ellipse, and
three Tor six inscribed triangles, all
harmonic. These harmonic rectangles,
ellipses and triangles may be put to-
gether in combinations of infinite variety
and necessarily pleasing effect in deco
ration and sculpture and architecture
Examples of these are found in "'The
Parthenon," 1.-THE Venus of Milo, "a
Portland Vase" etc. Drawings of Sec
tions Of the eye show why beauty in
form depends on harmonic relations of
angles from the very manner in which
things are seen.
The value, financially and asthetical-
ly, of a system of principles that will
guide those engaged in all the formative
arts to the sure production of truo and
pure beauty is beyond estimate. Such a
system existed in Greece in the three
centuries of her glorious sovereignty in
art.-Exchange.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-08-24
Pra cticaI Dental Hints.

An aching tooth should never be borne
with, / have known woman to cour-
ageoEsiy endure the repeated excruciat-
ing toot laollc that attends dying nerve
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
FALSE IN:EvERYTHING.
Congressman Breckenridge Scored in an
Unmerciful Manner.

Lexington, KY, June 2.-The anti
Breckenridge meeting held in Versailles
yesterday afternoon, was far more sue
cessful than the one held in Lexington
two weeks go,inasmuch as the followers
of W. G. Owens did not participate in this
one. 1t was strictly against Brecken-
ridge and in the interest of no one man.
The first speaker was Judge G.B. Kin
caid of Lexington, who attacked Breck-
enridge more savagely than he was ever
attacked before Professor VI. McGarvey
of Lexington was the next speaker, and
for more than an hour he continued to
score Breckenridge. 1t was one of the
most whitening and cold-blooded casti-
cations ever heard in Kentucky, rival
ling the famous speeches of Colonel
Breckenridge's noted father, Rev. Rob-
ert J. breckenridge.
After McGarvey had finished, resolu-
tions strongly denouncing Breckenridge
were adopted without dissenting voice.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Leaped from the Roof.

New York, June s. A fire caused by
the upsetting of an oil stove occurred
this evening in the tenement on Goerck
street. The building was filled with
stricken. "a man escaped before the fire
gained much sheadway, but number
sought safety on the roof. The fire
started in the upper part of the building
and soon developed into fierce blaze
that made the position of those on the
roof exceedingly dangerous. Sadie
Felsner, 1S years, and James Buckney
jumped from the roof. The former was
Instantly killed, and Buckney sustained
severe injuries. The flemen rescued
those that remained, and extinguised
the fire. The loss will not'exceed $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
STOLE A MARCH.
Officers of the Hawaiian Government
Learn English Plans.
John Bull Had Decided to Raise His Flag
Over an Unclaimed Island-A Steamer
Was Despatched to Check-Mate Him
by Raising the Hawaiian Flag.

~~.N~S~~AR -
San Francisco, June 2.-The steamer
Australia arrived here this morning from
Honolulu, bringing advices up to May 26.
+ A press correspondent writing under that
date says: The coasting steamer Iwalaui
was dispatched at o'clock yesterday after
noon by the government, to take formal
possession and rise the Hawaiian flag on
Neckar island, four hundred miles west
northwest of Honolulu, and belonging
properly to the Hawaiian group. H. B. NJ
S. Champion sailed two hours later, it is be,
Heved on like errand to hoist the British
flag on the same islands.
The cause of the IwalauI's dispatch was
as follows: An English engineer, named
Gardiner, arrived here on the 24th by the
steamer Warrimoo, from Victoria, B. G.
With British Vice Consul Swanst, he visited
the government survey, and examined
charts of the chain of islets and reefs ex-
tending for 1900 miles WNW of this group.
From various remarks made, it was
gathered that Neckar island was selected as
station for landing the proposed cable
from Sydney to Vancouver, and that Eng
land would take possession of it for that
purpose.
Information was Immediately given to the
foreign office, and steps were at once taken
to anticipate British action and assert the
authority of Hawaii over Neckar islands,
Fortunately the Iwalaui came in early the
next morning from the westward and could
return in the same direction without sus-
picion. Her cargo was hurriedly discharged,
coal for ten days was put on board, and the
minister of the interior himself took COM
mand, and is already well on his way there
to post the Hawaiian flag, unless the Cham
pion beats.him in the race.
President Dole. replying to Walter G..
Smith, who had sent him a communication
from Secretary Humphrey of the National
Republican League of the United States
suggesting a delegation to speak for Hawaii
an and the policy of annexation before the
league covention, soon to be held at Dem
yer. says it would be unwise for the pro-
visional government or political organiza-
tions which support it to become identified
with any political party of the United
States.
A force from the flagship Philadelphia is
continuing its borings on Pearl Harbor bar.
Admiral Walker has been negotiating with
the owner for lands on Fords island and
Waipo peninsula, sites of the intended
naval station There are indications that
he intends to commence active operations
on the bar very soon.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
A Tannery Burned.
He Saved the Child.

Boston, June 2.-Ihe cycle club road
races today nearly resulted IN fatality.
An accident at the finish resulted in T.
j. .McDuffiee breaking his collar bone
and receiving injuries about the head
and body. The accident was the result
of the crowd surging in upon the finish
line, and in his efforts to avoid running
down a little girl McDuffee was thrown
from his machine. He sustained con-
cussion of the brain, but his physician
says it will not prove fatal. McDuffiee is
well known long distance rider, and
has won many victories. He ran the
race of ten miles in ~ minues Is seconds.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Look Out ForssHim.

Lawrence, Mass, June "A man giving
the name of Frank Maddoeks and claiming
to be the advance agent of Barnum and
Baileys circus, victimized several dealers
here Friday and Saturday. He agreed to
give contracts to furnish the circus with
supplies on condition that he receive a COM
mission in advance. He suddenly disap-
peared last night. He is described as about
thirty years old, short with a smooth face.
He was dressed in light clothes.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Arrested for Contemnt.

Cannelburg, Ind, June 3.-The National
Guards of Indiana, who were sent by Gov
Matthews to put stop to further interfer-
ence of the coal mine strikers with the
passage of coal laden trains through the
city, arrived here this morning. On enter
ing the city they found no strikers to oppose
the march. Scattered about were twenty-six
strikers to whom sheriff read the restrain
ing order issued by Judge Heffors. Three
of the leaders of the strikers were arrested
charged with riotous conspiracy and con-
tempt of Judge Heffor's mandate. Officials
of the Baltimore started trains, but the cars
were sidetracked by the strikers.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Strong Probability Of a Split in
Both Branches.
SUGAR CONTINUES TO BEA yEXED
QUESTION in THE SENATE,
of the State Bank Tax Is Stirring Up
the Members of the Faithful to Wrath
The Conclusion of the Latter Will Be
Reached in Few Days. But the End
of the Tariff Bill Is Not in Sight.

Washington, June 3.-The end of the de-
bate on the bill to repeal the law taxing
issues of state and other banks and associa-
tions is not in sight in the House, but an
effort will be made tomorrow to draw it to
close.
and other Democratic leaders, especially
those interested in the management of the
appropriation bills that Monday should be
the close of the general debate on the bill,
and there has been talk of bringing in an
order from the committee on rules to that
effect. That will be opposed by the Repub-
licans, who want debate to exhaust itself,
and by number of Democrats, who agree
that the discussion should proceed; two
weeks at least.
That that time could be occupied is:proved
by thes length of the list of those who have
asked for a chance to speak. 1t is probable
that the order referred will be reported.by
the committee on rules tomorrow to test the
question. If 1t shall be agreed to, it will
be taken to mean the repeal of the bill will
pass, if defeated the fate of the bill will be
to be talked to DEATH" In the latter event
the executioners may consent to reduce the
limit within which to perform that duty,
and end the matter within day or two.
When the state bank tax bill shall have
been disposed of the Indian appropriation
bill will be taken up. An unusually long
discussion of its provisions is anticipated.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday, June 3, taken at D. M.
18th meridian time, the observations for
each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction OF the wind, state of
the weather:
Boston, GA degrees, W, clear; New York
66 degrees. S, clear: Philadelphia, 7s de,
grees. E, clear; Washington, rs degrees, S,
clear; Albany, 62 degrees, SW, fair;
Buffalo, 62 degrees, SW, cloudy; Detroit, 7s
degrees, SW, clear; Chicago, 81 degrees, NE.
clear; St. Paul, n degrees, NE, clear, St.
Vincent, GA degrees, W, clear; Huron, Oak.
IA degrees, NE, fair; Bismarck, "a degrees,
clear: Jacksonville, IA degrees, S, fair.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Rebels Victorious,

Panama, June 3-The Star and Her.
aid received advice from San Salvador
today, saying that battle was fought
at Santa Anna on May "a. The govern
ment troops under General Ezeta were
defeated. General Ezeta died and 600
was wounded. President Ezeta has re-
signed in favor of Carlos Bonilla, A
counter revolutionl is sure to break out
as Bonilla is not generally acceptable.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Local Weather Keport.

Portland, Me-, June 3-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
8 a.m.-Barometer 29563; thermometer,
$50; dew point, 81; humidity, 80; wind, SW +;
velocity, r; weather, cloudy.
p. m.-Barometer, s.29.613; thermometer,
go; dew point, 46; humidity, ; &c wind, SW;
velocity, 81; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, 800; maximum
thermometer, 800; minimum thermometer.
500; maximum velocity of wind, 25, Sc;
total precipitation, rs.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Struck ON the Head.

Newark, NJ, June 2.-Frank Claff, a
farmer of Pine Brook, N. j., was killed
of Newark, by Francis Green. janitor
of the bank, this afternoon. Claff was
sitting on the steps, and refused to move
when ordered to do so by the janitor.
The latter struck him powerful blow
on the side of the head, knocking him to
the sidewalk, where he was picked up un-
conscious and died in a few minutes.
Green as arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
A Barge Split Open.

New London, June 3.-Tug T.J Scully
while entering this port this afternoon,
towing five barges, lost one, the james
C.Durant, with 400 tons of coal, mile
off Sarah's Ledge buoy. The barge split
wide open and went down in Is fathoms
of water. The Scully was bound from
South Amboy to Fall River.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Y. NJ. G, A, Jubilee,

London June 3.-The jubilee sermons
in connection with the Y. M. CA. con-
ference were preached this morning and
evening in l400 churches in London and
the suburbs as well as all over Great
Britain. In the afternoon Bible read
ings were given in the different rooms of
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Crushed by Electric Car.

Biddeford, Me-, June 3.-E. T. Worthing.
the superintendent of the Biddeford and
Saoo Electric Street Railway, was critically
injured at the car house last night. He was
jammed between the car post and the build
ing, his body passing through space only
six and one-half inches wide.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
THE WEATHER.
Fair.

Boston, June 3.-For New England for
Monday: Fair, except possibly light showers
in the extreme northern sections; northwest
winds. $3.50
Washington. June 3.-For Monday for New
England: Generally fair, probably warmer;
southwest to west winds.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
A COSTLY BLAZE.
Works of the LacOnia Car COmpany
Bnrned.

The Loss Will Figure Up $1OO, ,0OO-The
Fire Started in the Paint Shop, and it
is Thought To Have Been Set-The Fire
Extended to Other Buildings.
Laconla, N. Fl. June 3.-Fire broke out
at this morning at the Laconia Car
works and destroyedsovers$100 900 worth
OF property. The car company's loss in
cludes three large buildings in the pas
senger car department. their entire NAL
leable iron foundry plant with patterns,
etc. and two small dwelling houses.
Considerable damage was done to the
large tenement building and the other
shops Several passenger coaches and
electric street cars, nearly completed.
were burned. General Manager Perley
Putnam estimates the value of the prop
erty destroyed at SIS, 900, on which there
is an insurance of $40, 500. The large
refrigerator building and office owned by
the Swift Beef Company is a total loss.
Its contents were valued at $1O,OOO;r in
sured for $500. Three story tenement
owned by Orville A. Atkinson of Boston.
is total loss. Its value is estimated at
S4500; insured for about $1,000. The fire
started in the paint shop at the car
works and there are indications of incen-
dlarism. Manager Putnam states the car
works and foundry will be rebnilt at
once.
Only the fact that heavy showers had
drenched the adjoining buildings, saved
the city from q general confiaration. At
3.30 Chief Engineer Saunders finding the
fire spreading beyond his control, tele.
graphed to Concord for aid.and a steamer
with 30 men came on special train.
making the run of % miles in 38 min
utes. The Concord firemen were not
needed as the flames were under control
when they arrived. In addition to the
losses Il score of men in the carshops lost
valuable tools. John Kelley and James
Fitzpatrick, tenants in the premises ad-
joining the paint shop where the fire
started lost everythin G, their families
barely escaping with their lives in their
night clothes. A cottage near Swif5's
building was damaged by water. A
temporary structure was erected over
the large ovens today and the whole
available force will work Monday to
clear away the debris. 1t is expected the
work of rebuilding will commence Tues
day. q
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Mackerel Plenty.

Provincetown, Mass, June 3.-The
fishing schooner Stowell, Captain Sher-
man, has arrived with 37O barrels, of
mackerel from Cape Canso. She is the
first to arrive this season. She passed
large schools on her way home
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
FOR rem T..

Store No. 100 Exchange street, in
Jose Bldg, together with shops in rear
of same, lately occupied by Nelson Ten
ney & Co. Premises consist of Main
store containing about 1880 so. #.
with Basement the same; rear store
containing about 1880 So. #. with
basement the same; and work shops,
two stories high, 4Ox22 and 2Sx16
each. The above are all well lighted
and in good condition and are connect
ed. Large yard space adjoining. The
whole will be leased together or will
"a, Jose Bldg, 9S Exchange Street.
maya diff
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
An Overdue steamer Reported,

San Francisco, June 3.-The steamer
Australia brought news of the arrival of
the United States steamer Marion from
Yokohama at Honolulu, May 20. She
eoa ans nT"ysags 5~G sailed SAIL tor San FFan
cisco.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Naval Capets Need Practice

Annapolis, Md. June 3.-The Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania eight-oared crew
defeated the United States Naval Cadets
n three mile straight away race on.the
severn river this afternoon by seven
engths. Time 19m. 33 Sec,
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
aEIHgaR 1ss Ha1 Is A7f4GH PRICE THREE CENTS

Exeter Hall and informal conferences
were held by the delegates of different
nationalities. A large number of dele
gates spoke at the churches in the city
and su burbs in the evening,
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04

At Pueblo the work of searching for
dead bodies is, being pushed, as the wat
er rscedes. Five bodies have been re-
covered SO far.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04

OF the condition of the national banks by
states, May 4, gives the amount of gold coin
In the treasury and gold certificates held by
national banks, in Maine as S920,000.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Iore Disastrous B1azes Added to
Yesterdays Record

: Ottumway. O., June 3.-Twenty
residences in this city were de-
stroyed by fire today and five blocks are
mass of ruins. James Seymour, a
dwarfed boy was burned to death, four
are injured and one will die The fire
was discovered in Seymour's cooper
shop. The fire was so hot the stock of
butter and eggs in Baker Bros. cold
storage building is total loss. For
four hours the fire ragged fiercely. The
loss is estimated at 1925, 200: insured for
about one-third. A spark from a loco
motive is supposed to have set the blaze.
Burlington, Vt, June 3.-Shortly
after noon, Brodie's block, on Church
street, four story structure, was gut
ted by fire, and of the contents practi-
cally nothing was saved. The total loss
is, $65,OOO insured for $4,000. The
block was owned by Kelsey & Brodie.
and was occupied by clothing firms, Odd
Fellows lodges and Offices. The cause
of the fire is unknown.
ST. j obn NIB, June 3.-Two bad fires
occurred here this morning. The first
broke out shortly after midnight in the
fifth story of the Merritt building. Five
adjoining buildings were destroyed. The
total loss is S250.0 insured for S123,-
600. While the firemen were working
on this fire a second alarm was sounded
for Hamilton mill, which was totally
destroyed. Loss $50, 900. The insurance
expired three days ago.
A Tannery Burned.
Rochester N. H., June 2.-Fire early
this morning destroyed the engine house
and tannery be 'onging to E. G. & E.
Wallace, shoe manufacturers. All the
large buildings used for the manufac-
ture of shoes were saved. The firm which
is one of the largest in New England,
had just started on full time, having
received large orders from the govern
ment and the west. Loss $4,000; no in
surance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Panic Stricken Tenants.

Boston, June "A lively fire in Rogers s
block, a four story brick tenement house on
Brewery street, Cambridge caused much
alarm and great deal of excitement at day
break this morning. The building is occupied
by eight families, aggregating some forty
individuals, and the danger for few
moments to many of the panic stricken
occupants was imminent. The firemen
succeeded, however, in getting them all out
safely and soon had the fire under control
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04

The F. W. Billings fourteen miles handi-
cap road race took place at Brockton, Mass,
Saturday afternoon. There were eighteen
starters and ten prizes, including a time
prize. Five hundred people witnessed the
stast Good time was made.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-04
Gold In Hand.

Washington, June 3.-The treasury esti-
mate of gold stocksin the United States
June l, places it at si65,0OO,o00. An abstract
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-05-26
A LETTER THAT CAME
Brought Good News But Was
Year Coming.
Two Germans Left Neat Little Estate
by Brother-Efforts to Find the
Benefieiaries of the Will.
Wheeilng News

Charles Kirschner a German farm
er who lives out in the country left
not long ago for Germany to look af-
ter an estate amounting to $4,000,
which was left to him and his broth
er Frederick, by their brother in the
old country. And thereby hangs an
interesting tale.
Charles and Frederick Kirschner
left Germany when young men and
had not heard from their old home
for years. Like many families sep
arated by the sea, they did not know
whether their relatives were living
or dead. When the brother in Ger.
many died now over a year ago, he
left his estate to his two brothers in
America. He didn't know where
they were and left no directions and
the executors of the will were in the
dark. Instead of using printers ink,
effective in such cases they sent a
letter to Charles Kirsehner in Amer
lea. t is wonder that it ever
reached him, but after years wan
behring's all over the country it final
~ found its owner in this town. Mr..
Kirsehner had to pay So to get the
missive, but he didn't regret it after
he read it. Soon afterward he left
for Germany to claim the estate, and
is now there.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-05-26
Senator Mills Story.

Senator Mills occasionally illus
trates his points in the tariff debate
with a story having a decided flavor
OF Texas and the wild west. Debat-
ing one of the schedules the other
day, he pointed out that some of the
duties were put as high as 100 per
cent, and even more than that, espe-
cially on articles of wooden clothing.
when the entire labor cost was only
SIC on the 800 OF values. What be-
came of the rest-that is, the other
$S4 levied in the name of protection?
1t doesn't go to labor; it doesn't go
to the government, and therefore it
must go to manufacturer. Then
came the story Said the Texan:
1t is the laborer you always talk
about. That reminds me of a story
once heard in Texas of a man who
said he had fallen asleep. He had a
dream while he was asleep, and be
dreamed he went to hell. He had
nightmare, suppose. He was tell
ing about what he saw when he got
down there, and some fellow, who
was a politician, asked him, for he
was very curious about politics, did
you see any Democrat down there?"
He said, "Oh, yes; there were few
not many-but there were a few
around about" what were they
doing?" "They were talking about
reducing taxation and things of that
sort, trying to do something for the
public good" Did you see any
Populists down there?" Eyes; there
were few Populists" What were
they talking about?n They were
talking about having good times in
hell by issuing greenback money
$3.50 for every individual there"
did you see any Republicans down
there?" "Ob, yes, what were
they doing?" Every one of them
was holding niger betwixt him
and the fire." Laughter.
So every one of you protectionists
has got workingman between you
and the fire. Why do you not give
into the pockets of these workingmen
a portion of this plumber that you
are taking out of the pockets of the
whole people : the country?