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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
BOUND FOR HEAVEN
Wore Told That Yesterday Thcy
Would H. Taken 10 Heaven
aud We're Ready.

Montgomery. Ala, March .. -- one
hundred and Nfty puuniless negroes aye
victims OF ridiculous religious craze
here. For several months leaders
among the moro ignorant negroes have
preached that ON today such as would
profess and believe in their doctrine
would be transported to heaven.
Today accordingly many disposed Of
their effects, property they had worked
for Tor years, and $50 Of them ns-
solnhled at IA little railroad yard church
at daybreak this moeniug and have
a"ant the day frUntlcally shouting and
praying
Several hundred others have stood
about the house to witness the ascen-
sion, although The leaders have assured
them that those IN the church viii as
cgnd as In v.por. invlslbic The
theory Is that when thcy reach tho
p"Arly gates their bodies. coats and
brooches viii be- returned to them.
Early today Ii was stated the ascen-
sion would take place at noon, but now
midnight In the hour appointed. An
dcrson Wood and Bin Hall, two reliable
railroad hands, ARE said TO be among
the most ardent In the faith.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

OVER NIAGARA on A DUMBBELL BALLOON.
low the spheres and axle to revolyo at will
without Inconvenience to tho occupant OF
me irapczo bar, Tho spheres referred 20
Will BIO constructed on a steel frame, tho
covering Of which will bu Of rubber one.
halt Inch thick, and outside Of this a lnyer
OF cork 4 inches in thickness to prevent
punctures from coming in contact with
sharp rocks
inside OF each Of these spheres will BIO n
gus balloon as large as the interior will
hdmlt When those balloons are inflated
WIN hydrogen gas, tho structure is esti.
mated to have a lifting power of nvc tons.
sufficient ballast will be used TO Keen tho
structure from sailing up into the air ms
u hon's down tho river. AS the verge of
Tue nrcclplco is reached and tho plunge Ia
made tho ballast will DO gradually re.
leased and wien tic ship arrives at the
bottom Of the falls in case tho force Of ma.
lure mas been underestimate all the bal.
Ia9t VIII be released, and the professor will
SAL out oil danger.
Professor bartholomew secs fortune
~. ~ ms project and will attempt to make
Tue 'flai In tho summer of 1896
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
A woMAN,s DARING DEED.
Plants the American FLAG on tho Lofty
Summit Of tho Devils Tov or.

Mrs. W. d. Rogers recently distinguished
herself by ascending the precipltous sides
OF tho Devils Tower, near Sundanec, Wy,
and planting IN American Nag on It's lofty
summit. Tho DEVILS Towor Ia ono uf tho
NATURAL wonders Of the west Its top is
1905 fcot nbovo tho level Of tho Belle
Fourcho river which flows at It's base, and
tho tower proper, which is almost porpcn.
dlculnr ~ 055 feet in height.
Mrs. Rogers was clad IN nm attractive
costume consisting Of bloonors, q short
skirt, dainty yachting cap, buckskin
gloves and pair OF overshocs. Sho car
rlod flag, which sho fastened In her belt
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
GENEROUSLY TREATED,
The Red Cross Party Gratiae1 at Their
Reception.

New York. March "a letter just re-
ceived here by number of the Ameri-
can National Red Cross from Miss
Clara Barton dated PARA Constantine
pie February 10 tells OF the journey
OF the Red Cross party which SAILED
from here on January q, and also con-
tulng the following;
Not only WAS the fullest permission
given by the sublime porte for our en-
trance into Armenia, but an active and
generous effort WAS displayed toward
making our Journey safe and pleasant.
Mr.. Terrell was very much gratlhcd
and seems very happy over our sue
cess. to which he and the state depart
mcnt contributed so largely. As soon as
an outnt can be made aud passage SO
cured our mon viii be started for the
desoiate regions. q win be cold and
terribly hard Tor them, hut that Sc
what they came for | have met gcv-
erol OF the leading missionaries and
other gentcmon here, 1t is hoped TINT
the mnssacrcs are over but It IS, of
course, uncertain Tine general feeling
Is that Russia Inns said enough.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
MORGAN no TAKE HoLp.

Boston. March l--Rccelvcr John /.
Cowan of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road returned today from Now York.
members Of tho REORGANIZATION commit
tee regarding the affairs Of the COM
ppny He was closotod for q short time
with his colleague. oscar e. Murray,
and others connected with tho com
pany. 1t Is generally believed That
j. p. Norgnn will have the rcorgani2a-
ton in charge.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
Al COTTON STATEMENT.
Receipts on Various Texas Roads The
Present Season.

-, Houston, Tex March 6.-Cspecial) -
The gan IRA freight traffic dennrtnnnnt
OF the southern Pacific and Houston
ara TeNta Central roads has lust issu-
ed Us cotton statement for the present
season up to March /.
The total receipts OF the Sunse,
ana Central routes. inclusive OF Feb.
aeary "a. We're 4ii,70s beles. ! decrease
~ ~, ' ABOUT ~ per. sent, over the cores
The total receipts for tho a ~ ~,
,, Tor the month OF February. sSsg.
so,iO9 bales -
4, Total receipts for the II. ana IT. q
aor februory. 2o-9G2; for the season
up 20 March !, ssi,ats bales.
ACCORDING 10 the report OF tho estin-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
THE Loss AT mKINNEY is SEW
ENTY-FIyE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
The Fire Occurred at MIdnight an,
Swept buildings Away-Thc
origin n Mystery.

Mckinney, Tex, March b.--(Specinl)
Fire broke out about midnight last
night on tn northeast corner of me
public square and destroyed $40 900
worth OF property before II could be
checked. The following Is a eonscrya-
i've estimate OF the losses.
Jesse Shain, four brick buildings.
S4tVgo; c, l.. Young sdry goods, $685.
WE Largent Bros, book store, $4,000;
Denton, pharmacist, $1,000; the Exam
iner, newspaper, $1,000: Daw q Jones,
ounferuoneries. $500.
several others lost heavily Ia hur-
richly removing their goods from the
burning buildings. Insurance covers
about one-half the losses. The origin
OF the fire "a mystery.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

But Corbett Is willing to Sign for the
Fight.

Now York. March Robert Fitz-
simmons being shown the articles Of
agreement scnt here by the National
sporting club Of London today. said
mat ne would not accept them under
the existing circumstances.
Chicago March IA COPY of the
articles Of agreement was read to
James j, Corhctt tonight and he said
he would sign them as soon as they
were received by him. lie declared
he would meet Fl;2simmuns nuywherc
on earth under any conditions or at
any time.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

-, New York. March G.Eilrc started
Ilis morning at 1880 In n building at 7
ii l. street. the basement cf which
=, ~ Occupied by William Rndam. who
~. fractures rlcrobc killer. ON the
,1hi noor 10 the manufactory Of d. ii.
ebinn notions. The Garvin Mn
own the building and oconnies liz
heavy. :" nc u'iiiege VIII be
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
COTTON MEN no MEET,

Montgomery Ala, March 5.--A meet
lng Is called Mt Atlanta for Aprl 20 by
Of the South FOR "A thorough orraniaa.
ton to be similar to the New England
mills II Is for mutual protection ana
mutual interest1. Nearly four-nfths tr
the southern cotton mills have alreadv
signlhed their Willingness to attend
the meeting
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
ESCAPE FROM JAIL
Two of Them Mnise Good Their
Escape, nut others Return
During the Night.

san Saba, Tex. March 5.-(special)
flour prisoners escaped from the
county jan Tuesday uight before nine
o'clock 10y breaking out bars with
stick of stove wood and then using the
broken bars to dig through the stone
walls. Geurge Jones' ana Ed Mlinry.
charged with horse theft, made good
thelr escape, hut lim Wilson. murder,
and j. w, Pcanork. bribery. returned
during the night.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
sAN rRANcIscn pAcrs

San Franclsco, March b.-Four fur
side . Time. 52l-e
Mile anu qunrter--Coillns won:
Basso second; Foremost third. Time.
Seven furlongs-slr Vassar won.
wyoming second; Ed Kearney third.
Time, l:3i IL.
Mile. Hurdle. sellingi My Luck won,
1867 Ia. 's'
SIX urlongs-selilnr: Mobalassn
Time. i.i7. -
Five Misunderstanding: Shield Bear
er Won Artist second: Jack Atkins
third. Time. i;03l-e
rive furlongs-Selling Pat Murphy
third. Time. i;031-2.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

For Auditorium for Republican Con.
ventiOn in ST. Louis.

st. Louis March 5.-The plans and
specifications for the convention audi
torlum have been completed and ap-
proved. BIDS are being received and
Will be opened Monday. The wort,
VIII be commenced AT once, ana win
be finished In ample tlrno for the con-
Nention, Minor changes have been
made in the auditorium plnns.
Architect ADLER of Chicago. IN behalf
OF the national committee. has CON
Cured IN all that hns been decided on.
The auditorium will cost something
over EaNO0O. according 10 eatlmates.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

Congress IT seems. is I'm tho ~,
declare war against Spain. S NJ 20
Baeions person. however. win sftorS,,,
20 enllst a battalion for active servina
Scannong the members OF the house ee
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

Thn I7f,,,- ,..N,f NOMIfA BT,Y
No ~ Fi,y,iourth congress- anncar. a.
~ ensagcd In an earnest er ,gaIs 70
We're nm ,nat Us immediate predee"sscrrSs
been. Hc q, ns oaa as they might hive.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

II me free silverItes are 50 confident
49, they represent the people why do
nimetalllsts? What they contend for
rs the free and unlimited coinase Of
SILVER AT 10 TO /. Why don't mo,
stand by their colors Atlanta Jour.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

solne OK these days q conaer,n,,
murderer may possibly mike h,s 10y
presaktest on something beside h 'ast
NV nv esgs with huttercd toast. nnd IN, nm
S pna, WIN be sensation. -Washtpgss,oo,n,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

nan IA raris tho other day a barber shaved q
man In u cage with lion to win a wager.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
uNMAMAnLn coMMuNlcAr1oNa.
To United States Senators Were order.
cd He'd Up.

Washington March 1.-The seizure
dressed from san francisco to vnrio,,o
United states senators and mernbors
OF congress was the result OF lnstrup-
Tons issued from the postoflcp de-
partment here. several senators cont
planned to First Assistant postmnFter
General Jones some time ago that they
they regarded ns unmntlahle. Tho r,et
Ter was referred 10 Assistant ATTORNEY
Neneral 1hcniaR for an opinion. Tho
report % Judge Thomas holds thnt u
number Of the envelopes We're tinmotl.
ape and those Witch fell within thc
decision were Immediately ordered
hold up by the dcpertment In a as
patch 70 he San Franchise. postmestsr.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

,, NoVa Scotia photographer has this
Hsh out babies reduced to 90 a DOZEN
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wallis Tex, March 5. - Especially 80
Prohibition carried here today--4i TO
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PRonInITIoN CARRIEp.

Write D. n. Keller, Fort Worth. for
valuable information.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

KEEP YOUR EYE ON CRIPPLE
CREEK.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

Itasca, Ts ssS. ' ssaIi,
made MAJ a deed r .. W. "a
today. Assets Wi ,c i ilr'
tiles $500 Mr. 49,,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

London, March 5.--There was a large
attrndanee at the leyee held by the
Prince OF Wales today
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06
DID oEEAr pAMAGr.

Tire Damages Large Amount OF Prop
erty at Gnyaquil.
Washington. D. c.. March 5.-A great
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

Take laxative Bromo QnInine Tablets
AZ DRUGGISTS refund the mrney il ii
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

A CASE IN POINT
:. The expulsion of Dunraven from the
New YORK Yacht club. means that a
lord y not always a geftleman.-Kan-
sas City Star.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-06

city of Mexi ,S ,Sssss w
the street railw s,st ccSssp
lie federal dl ~
paid is s7.7so.o@'
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~ EXpLANATION

~, IN hNFI4ANATION.
rms agitation against tramps IS not
oostensinly, AT least, aimed at The wan
dering statesman, Foss. - chleago
Chronicle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-06
I'M THE MUNICIPAL COURT
Some Interesting Cases Before Judge
Robinson.

In the municipal court yesterday morning
Charles D. Bartlett pleaded guilty to
charge of intoxication and promised to leave
the city if the sentence was suspended The
court ordered him committed to jail for 80
days and also imposed a fine of So and
costs. He is man who broke window
and tried to enter house recently
Anide Landry, VINO comes to this city
from his home in Scarboro about twice
year was fined $40 and costs for driving a
team heavily loaded through Deerings Oaks.
AS the court was satisfied that the man I'M
Willingly and without thought violated the
ordinance, Landry was simply released on
paying costs.
Neis Nelson, who is a coachman, stopped
his team on the upper end of Brackett street
in front of the residence of Mrs. e. T. Var
mum, Monday afternoon, He alighted and
fastened lightweight to his horse but the
beast moved along and began to knaw one
Of the beautiful trees. Mrs. Varnum pulled
the bark out of the horses mouth and took
it to the city marshal. Nelson said he sup
posed he was responsible for the mutilation
of the tree, which the complainant thinks
is beyond hope of again branching out. MI
Nelson was taxed SIS and costs.
The case against Judge McManus of Cape
Elizabeth for selling Intoxicating liquors
was settled by the payment of 800 and
costs. There was no hearing
Marc Sassar and Alder Selwyn, two AS
syrians were arraigned charged with the
larceny of q valise and wooden chest from
the Maine Central baggage room at the
Union station. The property is valued at
$780, This was the case where the men
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-06
Harbor Notes.

The Lucy J. Warren brought in As
swordfsh yesterday to J. f. Trefethen
The Good Templar brought 81 sword
fish to John Willard yesterday.
The small boats brought in about
90, 600 pounds of Goldfish yesterday.
The y. S. revenue steamer Woodbury.
has gone on the railway for some repairs.
The Thomas Il. Lawrence came In yes.
terday.
The Arthur G. Wade has hauled out
into the stream already to sail.
The yacht Sachem was again i'll the
harbor yesterday and the yacht Avalon.
The Dorothy @. took large party on a
cruise.
The lighthouse steamer Myrtle arrived
from cruise yesterday.
The following yachts are anchored off
the landing at Peaks island: Sloon
yacht Barnacle Of Marblehead: sloon
Acton of South Boston; sloop Irene of
Lynn schooner yacht Hotspur of Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-06
break both bones of his hip. Dannen-
burg has been lodging at 1885 Oolum bus
avenue. He Is at the City hospital
TWENTY-FouR ENGINES.
They VIII All Squirt for Glory in New
England Veterans Muster.

The quarterly meeting of the New Eng
land Veteran Firemen's League was helo
at Veteran Firemens' hall, Boston, Tues
day. Assistant Chief ". L. Chesweil OF
Boston, president, was in the chair.
The Everett, Randolph and Hineham
Associations were admitted to member
ship, and applications for, membership
were received from the Peabody Union,
Dorchester and Swampscott Associations,
which will be admitted at the November
meeting.
Arrangements for the New BEDFORD
muster, August 10, were completed as
far AZ possible. Twenty seven organiza-
tions will participate; of this number but
"a will have engines that will take part
in the contests. There will be special
trains over all routes leading to that city,
the Boston train leaving at a. IN.
A water carnival has been arranged in
connection with the muster, which will
take place Immediately after it has fin
ished. In the evening full-riggod whal-
ing vessel will be burned to the waters
edge.
The prizes will be: First. 5000; second,
$3.50; third, 500; fourth $50; fifth, q
fireman's trumpet. presented by Mayor
Parker of New Bedford sixth,a silver ice
water pitcher, presented by the board OF
trade also, consolation prize, by the
president Of the board of trade. The
judges will be Assistant Chief W. T.
Cheswell and ex-Chief W. A. Green Of
Boston. ex-Chief Edward Mott of Taun.
ton, Assistant Chief W. @. Draper OF
North Attleboro, Chief W. c. Dayol, Jr.
of Fall River, A. J. Cummings of Port,
land, and Col. e. G. Benton of Belmont.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-06
FOR SAL.
j. r. LIBBY.

The entire property of E. Hartford
Estate. 2 1-2 story wooden house,
12S Pearl street, two minutes walk
from City Hall, sunny exposure, steam
heat, bath room, &C., honse in good
repair, very desirable as home or an
investment. Also brick house, 126
Pearl street, mansard roof, steam
heat, hot and cold water, bath room,
&c., house in perfect repair, fine lawn
in front of both houses; rents for
100000, always occupied. Also block
OF three stores ON Middle street, be-
tween Vine and Deer; rents for
S45O.0O year, all occupied. Also
/ 1-2 story wooden house ON Vine
street, rents from S13 to SIS month,
has not been vacant but one month in
ten years, most convenient and pleas
ant house for the price in the city.
Sold to settle estate. For particulars
inquire of L. A. HARTFORD, Custom
House Wharf. aug6 If
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DEATHS.

In this city. Aug. 5. Norman b., infant son Of
Maud E. and George E. Green aged 6 months
l day.
Funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the
parents residence, No. 1913 Congress street
Funeral private.
In this city. Aug. 5. Thomas Henry only child
Of Dennis and Agnes Flynn, aged year. 8 days
Funeral this afternoon at O'Clock, from No
Is School street.
In Knightville. Aug. 5, Carrie Gertrude, only
child of Louis I. and Amelia Walsh, aged
months. 10 days.
Funeral Friday morning at 10 o'clock. from
No. % street.
In Casco, Aug. 8, Mrs. sybel Smith, aged 76
years.
In Augusta, Aug 9th. Mrs. Arixene S. Briggs
widow of E. G. Briggs, formerly of Portland
In Halowell, July 20, Mrs. Edith L. Freeman
aged 25 years.
In Winslow. July 81, Mrs. Bridget Tulley,
aged 80 years.
In Richmond, July 81, Nicholas Smith. aged
SO years.
In Brunswick. July 27. Joseph G. Rue aged
27 years.
In Lewiston. July 80. Mrs. Jane Frost aged
81 years.
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A MUCH SOUGHT FOR WOMAN.
An Interesting Case Settled by Marshal
Tricky.

In the book devoted to Intentions OF
Marriage kept in the city clerks office.
the entry was made July Both Toni
Remand and Emma Richards, and on
the following pagesis entered Charles D.
Conley and Emma Richards Yesterday
morning these parties were brought be-
fore Marshal Trickey and this story was
told:
Emma Richards lives in Stafford block,
and both Remand and Conley wanted
TO marry her. Conlsy asserte that Re-
mano pulled revolver ON him and
threatened to shoot him. The Italian,
through an interpreter, strenuously de-
MED this, but Conley insisted chat it was
so, and the Italian called him liar.
Remand said that he filed his inten-
tions of marriage June 30, and wanted
to marry the woman. AT first he stated
that he knew the woman's husband was
alive and we'll and that he did MT know
whether the couple were divorced or not.
"You were going to marry her any
howP' said the marshal
eyes, said Remand, "she said she'd
have me-
Ibid you know this woman's husband
was alive and they had not been divorced,
Conley?' asked the marshal.
Yes, sir. !"
''And you were going to marry her
also?"
Yes, SIR
''Well, guess neither one of you will
marry her." was the msrshal's ultima
tum.
Danutv Hartnott lookad both men I'D.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-06

is the title Of neat illustrated volume
! have just issued for men. 1t gives
in plain language the effects following
youthful indiscretions and later ex-
cesses as Seminal Weakness, Impoten-
cy. Drains and Losses, Vericocele, At
rophy or undevelopment; and points
out an easy and sure treatment and
cure at home without Drugs or lied
icines. 1t also explains the cause and
cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumba-
go, Kidney Complaints, ETC., without
medicine 1t is in fact a truthful re-
sumo of my thirty years wonderful
success in the curing of these cases by
Electric self treatment, and every
young, middle aged or old man suf-
fering the slightest weakness should
read it and know just where he stands.
1t is sent free, sealed, by mail upon re-
quest. Address
Or. SANDEN, $40 Broadway, New York.
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MARRIAGES

In this city. Aug 4 by Rev. Dr. Dalton, Ed
ward B. Davis OF Methuan, Mass, and Miss
Sadie Fl. Goodhue of Portland.
In this city, Aug. B. by Rev. Henry McGilyray
William Madison of Springfield, Mass, and Mar
garet Dowlan of Portland.
In Bel asst, July 27, Abraham Dodge and Mrs
Mary NJ. Bagley, both of Islesboro.
In Ludlow, July 81, William FL. Asprey and
Marion Milroy, both Of Boston.
In East Baldwin, Forces GRAHAM and Maggie
Drost.
IN Ellsworth. July %. VIM w. Stanley and
Flora A. Benzey.
In Lebanon. July 20. VIM. G.. Hersom and
frankie Wentworth
In Turner Centre, July 20. Herman L. Parker
and Nellie f. Cole, both OF Turner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-06
pemocratic pelegate Convention.

A meeting of the delegates elected at the
Democratic caucuses Tuesday night met at
the Democratic headquarters at the Y. M
D. Q. rooms last evening.
Mr.. Nathan Clifford was elected chairman
and MI. William H. Mcdonald secretary.
These gentlemen were nominated by ac-
clamation as candidates for Representatives
to the Legislature: Nathan Clifford Franklin
D. Rogers, Lincoln W. Tibbetts, James H
Mcdonald, Edmund j. Young and Batty
j. Curran.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-06

1t will be seen by advertisement the new
and elegant steamer Pilgrim will make an
excursion to Bath on Sunday next. She Will
leave Custom House wharf at 8 a. N. and
call at Peaks on the way, stop at Bath a
whole hour and a half and arrive home
abuot O'Clock. You can't afford to is this
excursion. 1t will be one of the best .of the
season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-06
Narrow Escape from browning.

party of four men were engaged yester-
bay in drilling the ledge foundation of the
new lighthouse on Spring Point ledge when
the platform on which they were standing
and which was weak, suddenly gave way
and precipitated them into the water.
Three quickly got out but the fourth, a Nova
Scotian named Ennis, went under the scow
and in coming up struck his head bad
blow. 1t was some time before he was res
cued but he was finally brought round all
right.