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The Portland daily press., 1896-11-03
BLACK GOVERNORS.
A Curious Piece of History Known to Few
People.

A Curious Piece of History Known to Few
People.
A book little known even to collectors of
Americana is a volume entitled Hart
ford In the Olden Time, Its First Thirty
Years." by Scaeva, which was edited by
W. M. B. Hartley and published at Hart
ford in 1858. There is chapter in this
book, entitled 1.-THE Black Governors of
Connecticut, the very title of which will
excite the surprise of most intelligent poo
pie, even in Connecticut, who have never
heard Of any black governors in the Nut
meg Etate-except the governors Of an
opposite political faith, who were, of
course. politically black. The title, how
ever, is explained and justified by a lit
tie explanation. Before the Revolution
and down TO a period as late as 1890
it was the custom for the negroes liv-
ing in the state TO hold an election ON
the Saturday succeeding the regular cleo
tion day, choosing one of their number as
governor. Sometimes, however, no cleo
tion was held, the retiring governor as
signing HE office to another. The man
chosen in either case was usually "of i'm
posing presence. strength, frmness and
volubility, quick to decide, ready to COM
msnd and quick to fog" He appointed
staff of military and judicial officers, which
executed his orders in all matters pertain
ing to colored people. especially questions
pertaining to morals, manners and oere-
monies.
The fact that he had no legal status In
the province or state did not at all trouble
him or his subjects, and he appears to
have exercised very real power, nearly
always on the side of morality andjustice.
The justices Of the peace appointed by
these black governors were, as a rule, ex-
tremely severe in Furnishing people of their
own color who transgressed the law. So
generally was this recognized by the whites
in colonial times that when a slave COM
mitted some ofense it was the custom to
turn him over TO the black Justice for pun
ishment Such a culprit always Jared
much worse than IL he had been tried by
the regular courts.
Among the more notable colored men
who held the Office of governor were:
Quaw, negro belonging to Colonel George
WHY'S; Peleg Mott, who belonged to Col
onel Jeremiah Wadsworth; Boston, be-
longing to Mr.. Nicholas; John Anderson
and Cuff, who held the Office for ten years.
After the abolition of slavery in Connecti-
cut the custom began to pass into disuse.
and at tho present time even many intel
igent negroes of the state know nothing
Of it.-New York Tribune.
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Unfair Competition.

Conan Doyle says of the literary pro-
fession: SIT is one of the very few in which
men and women meet on absolutely equal
terms. Yet confess that think these are
points in which the competition is an IN
fair one. A charming heroine makes a
charming novel, and when man wishes
to evolve charming heroine he has to
consult his Imagination and his memory.
But when one Of our guests wishes to do
80 she has only to consult herself, and that
is what call unfair competition"
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WESTBROOK.
wEsTBRooK CITY COUNCIL.

The regular meeting of the Wesel,ronk
city council occurred last evening. The
mayor made number of Iecommentia-
tionse
The claim of G. B. Woodman for dam
ages was referred as recommended by
the mayor to the chairman of the COM
mittee on streets.
The claim of the residents of Brown
street for reimbursement for .heir AK
pense IL recommending with the Portland
Water Com pany's Pipe. was referred to
committee on claims.
Tne matter of the furnishing an armo-
ry for company of the state infantry in
this city, was referred to the committee
on public buildings.
The recommendation of the mayor in
regard to the fire alarm system was &C.
cepted. 1t ELECTED considerable discus
sion.
An order regulating the amount of the
assessment of E. S. Merrill for the brick
sidewalk recently constr Noted In front
of his property on Main street. Passed.
Alderman Davies for the committee
on police, asked for instruction in the
matter of reirnbursinR Truant Officer
Bryant in the sum of $500 for looking
after delinquent scholars. Referred.
The committee on claims recommended
the selling of Thomas Dolan'a claim and
it was accepted.
An order mad its first reading, instruct
ing the city treasurer in conjunction
with the committee ON finance to place
temporary loan of SIS. 600 to meet bills
falling due this year.
An order authorizing the city to is
sue bonds to the sum of $40, 600 to inset
the cost of the construction of bridge
over the Presumpscot, had its first read
tng. Adjourned.
Mr.. George Fl. Anderson died at his
home on btroudwater street yesterday
morning after long illness Of nervous
origin, at the age OF 80 years and II
months. The deceased was born in Port
land and resident of tnat city up to
i've years ago. He was a cabine ct maker
by tradde and was employed at the Bur :
rows Screen works at the time of his late
sickness. He was a mem ber of Ivanhoe
lodge, K. of p, and Maine lodge, I. O.
o. F., of Portland wife and one child,
. daughter six years of age, and four
brothers, VIM. Fl. of Amesbury, Mass,
DR.. Charles r. of this CITY, Fred 81. ana
Walter of Portland, survive him. The
funeral services will be held az the late
residence Thursday afternoon at 2
O'Clock,
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.
xUHEREAs Susan NJ. Haley, of Lisbon.

WHEREAS Susan M. Haley, of Lisbon, in
w the County of Androscoggin and State
of Maine. by her mortgage deed, dated the
twenty fourth day of April, A. D., 1895, and
recorded in the Cumberland County Registry
of Deeds, book 634, page 144 conveyed to
one Joseph Lubee a certain lot OF parcel of
land with the buildings thereon situated in
the town of Harpswell in said county of
Cumberland, and bounded as follows, viz. /:
Commencing at a stake at the east corner OF
the Baptist Meeting House lot thence along
the Highway road northeasterly nine rods to
a stone; thence northwesterly twenty seven
rods and eight feet to a stone; thence south
easterly twenty-seyen rods and eight feet
to the first mentioned bound. Bounded
southeastern by highway road on the
northwest by land of P. G. Randall and on
the southwest by land of P. c. Randall and
the Baptist Meeting House lot, containing
about one arce and eighty-seven and a half
SQUARE rods. And whereas the said joseph
Iubee mortgage, has since deceased and
fine undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as the administrator of the
estate of said Lubee, and whereas, the con-
dition of said mortgage has been broken.
now therefore by reason Of the breach OF
the condition thereof, l, ]. NJ. Trott, in NV
said capacity as administrator of the estate
of the said Joseph Lubee, claim fore
closure of said mortgage, and give this
notice for that purpose.
Dated this the twenty sixth day of October
A d., 1896.
J. M. TROTT, Administrator.
J. II. FOGG, Attorney,
So Exchange street. Portland.
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WIT AND WISDOM.
Too Conscientious.

eve dissolved partnership" remarked
the dairyman. "But he was altogether
too punctilious
81 suppose he wanted to give more than
there was any necessity for"
"That's just it He was the most Inn
practical man 1 ever saw. Why, sir, he
wanted to go to the expense Of having the
well water analysed once or twice year,
SOS to be sure there wasn't anything in it
that 'ud make the customers sickp'-Wash-
ington Star.
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STANDISH.

Standish, Nov. 2-The item reported In
last weeks paper that Mr.. Lewis Chase
had moved to his farm, was mistake.
He is occupying the house formerly oc-
cupied by Mrs. N. ". Traitor.
The children's annual picnic occurred
last Friday / afternoon at the village
schoolhouse. A fine supper was served,
consisting of cakes and confectionery.
Many thanks are due Miss Maria Brad
this picnic success.
The Halloween party which was given
at Town hall last Saturday evening was
a decided success. The hall was most
Ftsgsfuily decorated with FIR trees yer
green, and lighted with Japanese Ian
Gvriis; also many toothsome viands were
served to a company of over hundred.
d 1ncing and games were much eujoye
by all Till a late hour.
Msssrs. Has tford, Elwell and Hopkin-
Acn returned Saturday from their hunt
isg trip. bringing with them thres fine
deer as proof Of their success.
OTIsFIELD.
October 80. Offc Bassstt, of Norway,
arrested james Howe and Bert Jellson
of East Otisfield, for spearinR touge
trout in Thompson pond. The case was
tried before Judge Noble and verdict of
guilty was rendered. They were fined
$3.50.
Mrs. Lottie Holden, Miss Bessie Ed
Spur, were received into the Congrega-
tional church, Spurs Corner, November
/.
BUXTON.
West Buxton, Nov. .2-Rev. Geo. A.
Dowpey and 4. q. Barnes attended the
q1artsgly meeting held at New Glouoes-
ter last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus F. Davis, of Fal-
mouth, were the guests of Miss Mary
Dow Saturday.
Mrs. Geo. e. Smith, of Everett, Mass.
is stopping with her mother, Mrs. G. +.
Weld, who is very sick.
Miss Alice Hanson, Of Buxton Cen ire,
was the guest Of Miss Mary Dow last
week.
Mrs. Seth Douglass, of Gorham, is
stopping few weeks with her daug liter,
Mrs. &c. F. Maddox.
Mr.. A. Bacon is visiting his sister,
Mrs. Il. R. Whitehouse. this week.
Dsss. K. M. Smith, who has been quite
sick, Is able to ride out again.
Thu Buxton half of the bridge IL now
receiving a coat of paint. When fnfshed
both sides will be completed.
Miss Alice Davis, who has been quite
sick, is improving.
BRIDGTON.
North Bridgton Nov. "a tine Mo-
Kiniey and hobart flag was raised on
Chadbourn's Hill Oct. 81st. Bon fires,
cheering and general good time.
c. w. Hill and wife, and II. A. Allen
and wife took trip by team last week
to auburn and Lewiston. Fine weather
aqd good wheeling made it a very enjoy
able trip.
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aucklen's Arnica saIve.

TIN BEST SALvE in the world for
rtg, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt
;tnel,n, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
lands Chifplains, Corns and all Skin
lruptions and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box. For sale by H. P.
S. Goold, 577 Congress St., under Con-
gregs Square Hottie
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PhysiognomicaI,

"Tbey say that large ears are a sign Of
generosity -
81 guess It's So" admitted Mr.. Coin
squeeze "They would seem to indicate
some sort of asininity. "-Cinoinnati Ed
quirer.
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A Good Investment.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, a
generous sample will be mailed of the most
popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's
Cream Balm) Sufficient to demonstrate its great
merit. Full size Soc.
RLY BROTHERS,
56 Warren st. New York City
l suffered from Catarrh three years it got so
bad could not work; used two bottles of
Ely's Cream Balm and am entirely we'll; l
would not be without it-A. G. Clark. 341
Shawmut Ave-, Boston.
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BRIDGTON.
The PLUSH and re. Defense.

"Nan, that old bachelor doesn't visit you
80 often Of late"
sNo; every time he came made him sit
in a plush chair, drink cup Of hot tea
and then look at my plush covered album"
Chicago Record.
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We often hear people say that there is
only one good cough medicine and that
is DR.. Bnll's Cough lSyrup the specific
for cold.
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IF WE WANTED A CLOCK

WE Would go to McKenney's because be ba u
w more up-to-date Clocks than all the other
stores combined. His Soc alarm clock is wax
ing up the town. Clocks, s5c 10 $50 90
MCKINNEY. The Jeweler. Monument SQUARE.
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NOR SALE-At Oakdale; new house on
IL Pitt street; contains rooms and bath,
hot and cold water, cemented cellar, large
lot, will be sold Oh easy terms. Apply to
DEERING LAND CO., Charles C. Adams,
Treasurer,3 81 Exchange street. 3O-4
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EOR SALE-At Riverton Park, ten choice
n cottage lots overlooking and adjoining the
two entertainments each day, finest summer
resort in Maine. Build a cottage this winter
for next summers use. Prices low, terms
easy. DALTON s. CO., 47S 1-2 Congress ST.,
opp. Preble, 2S-l
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IRON TANKS FOR sALE-we have laroe
i number of iron tanks from 400 to 24oO
gallons capacity; may be seen at Forest CITY
Sugar Refinery, Portland; also have large
Sturdivant blower with engine attached;
steam pumps, Engines, etc. Write for prices
THOMAS BUTLER q CO., 249 Causewav
street, Boston, Mass. 24-2
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FOR SALE-I hereby offer for sale the fur
land, Me-, as part of the estate of Richard W.
Underwood, now deceased have been dulv
appointed administrator of his estate and wish
70 close up the business at once. This offers a
fine opening for the right man, IS we'll patron
ICED and gives promise of lucrative business.
The house is centrally located and in good
condiuon DAVID F. MURDOCH, Admir-.
sept29 If
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FOR SALE-A farm consisting of So acres
divided into field tilage. and wood land.
cuts p tons o: hay; Buildings in good repair,
and Situated II miles from Portland in Wind
ham, Maine. For further particulars INQUIRE
of A. G. LIBBY & CO., AZ 1-2 Exchange Street.
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FOR SALE.

Cider Barrels at Standard Oil
Co., of N. Y. office 33 West
Commercial Street, opposite
Maine Central IL. II. Freight
Depot.
sep16dtf
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NOR SALE-Don't you want the book called
4 Forest and Shore" or OLD Joe Wyer the
Indian Scout. by Charles Ilsley. This is book
Portland, Falmouth Yarmouth and Windham.
Price Is cents. COLESWORTHY Book Store,
90 Exchange street. PSI
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FHNO LE1-On Commercial wharf, store for.
J. merly occupied by the late Charles P In
graham, suitable for business or storage. Also
store lately occupied by c. w. Lombard Also
stores suitable for storage. Apply to B. W
JONES, 90 Commercial street. jly2ldtf
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DESIRING to retire from the hotel business
uated IN the village of Limerick, Me. Com
pletely furnished building in good condion, hv-
cry otable connected. For terms, etc., address
>. T.. GRANT. Limerick, Me. 25-4
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EOR SALE-Musical instruments Dull
Il times, but Halves has such bargains in
elegant musical instruments that customers
v1ollns, banjos, guitars, mandolins, har-
monicas, comets, claronets, superior violin
and banjo strings, popular music, music
music line, Please call. HAWES', No. Ala
Congress street. 31-4mos
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DOR SALE-Restaurant in Boston close to
theatres; owner called away; must be sold;
HOTEL HUDSON. Suite 8, 70 Church street.
Boston, Mass. Boil
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FOR SALE-Lease. two and one-half wears to
run an attractive store situated on one of
the best streets in the city, well adapted for re-
tail or wholesale business, circumstances of the
present occupant makes it necessary TO sell.
For particulars apply to n. S. GARDINER.
1856 Middle ST., room 4. 21-2
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EOR SALE-50 acres land, all good soil for
4 farming, located on good street in
Deering, handy to Electric cars, high eleva-
ton in full view of Portland. Price $1,000. W.
Fl. WALDRON q CO., 1870 Middle street. ..31-I
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STAVE SLABS FOB SALE CHEAP-In
~ bundles for baker use or anyb ody who
wants to build fire. Inquire of the WHARF
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TOR SALE-Building lots at Oakdale. The
- Deering Land Co. offer for sale on favor
able terms desirable building lots on Forest
Avenue, Falmouth, Fessenden, Pitt, William.
and Deering streets, Oakdale. Apply to CHAS.
G. ADAMS. Treas, 81 Exchange street.
je1e0Wk2OWk
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MILK FARM FOR sALE-2OO acres, 100
1sA acres superior soil under cultivation;
large crop of hay; 100 acres pasture and
wood; two storied house in perfect repair;
ample outbuildings; large orchard; IA miles
out near railroad depot and creamery; S450C;
half mortgage. W. II. WALDRON & Co, $50
Middle street. 81
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words or less inserted under this
Head for one week for rs cts. in advance
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Two LEF-For 5000 per month, six rooms,
\ near Woodfords, six minutes from post
office and M. c. R. r. station, and one
minute from electrics; pleasant lection
Apply to SCOTT WILSON, 176a Middle street,
Portland. 31-1
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ITO LET-House with eight rooms well ar
A ranged, hot water in bath and set bowls;
furnace Also house with eleven rooms; hot
water heat; modern improvements through
out; both centrally located near eIectrics ;
price right. N. S. GARDINER, 1856 Middle
street, Room A. 31-1
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NOTICE.. M. Watkins, custom tailor.
All Wool Business Suits from $12 to S25
Black Worsted Getaway Suits from S18 to
$50. Overcoats from $12 TO 500. Pants from
S. to SO. oct5 SIMON
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LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance
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FOR SALE-Just received a fine lot of Ger
man Hartz Mountain male canaries in full
song. Also young parrots knocking birds, Eng
fish robins, etc. Cages of all kinds, seeds and
sundries on hand One rmgtail monkey very
tame and playful. Prices reasonable. FRED
BROMBY. 450 Congress street, 2-1
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one woek for 2B cents. cash in advance.
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+" ANTED-A woman of experience wants
w position to care for an invalid of an
aged person. Reference if desired. 4So Con-
gress street, left hand bell, Al
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WANTED-SITUATiuN<

Forty words inserted undor tbis hsad
ono week for rs cents, cash In adyanor.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-DinIng room has 125 boarders
a per day. Includes silver china chairs,
tables, kitchen ware and portable oven Run
ming full blast. Ready buyer price $3.50 or
less. Address Il. B. HIGGINS, 10 Appleton
street. Boston, Mass 2-1
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r OST-Between Eye and Ear Infirmary.and
IL kOwen & Moore's, an envelope with
money in it marked MARY O'HEARN
Finder please return to Eye and Ear IN
Urinary, al
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WORK WANTED-Mrs. Kristenson will do
w washing, cleaning, and simple sewing.
etc. Will work any number of DAYS in the
week, can also bring assistant. CAN or ad
dress, MRS. KRISTENsoN,.4 Congress Place.
Al
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THO LET-Best alcove parlor in the city,
Il furnished or unfinished; up one fight:
steam heat; bath room with hot and cold
water on same floor; also two other large
sunny rooms; steam heated and set bowls;
10 Gray street. ST.
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MAIN SPRINGS 75c.

Genuine Waltham Resilient Mainsprings
only 75c, warranted for one year. MKENNEY
the Jeweier. Monument square. je26dtf
MONEY TO LOAN-On Household goods
MI Life Insurance Policies, year old Horses
Carriages, Store fixtures. Furniture Leases.
LIST and End Mortgage, Real Estate, Bonds, Com
mercial Papers discounted avorible terms
PORTLAND COLLATERAL LOAN CO.. Room
6 Oxford Building. "a
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OST-After 4 p. m., October %. ladies'
IL small open face gold watch with owners
name inside. Return to los Pine street and
be rewarded. 2a.I
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FOR RENT-In western part of city, on High
Il St., near Congress, a lower rent OF rooms
recently repaired. Has bay windows and is
heated by seperate furnace, rent only $50 per
month. For particulars apply at Real Estate
Office, LIST. Nat. Bank Building FRED'K S.
VAIL. 28-1
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Il new two fiat house on Sherman street:
entirely separate, consisting of nine rooms
and bath, hot and cold water, gas, cemented
cellar and furnace heat. Inquire at office of
the Gas Works, West Commercial St. 27-2
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I OST-A pocket book containing sum of
IL money. Finder will be rewarded nv
leaving same at the office of the South Port.
land Post Office, 3O-1
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WANTEp-Brght men can make 81 900 to
w to $4,000 per year selling Musical
Graphophenes. Well advertised. Write TODAY
to Columbia monograph Company, Washin-
ton, ID. c. sen94a
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TO LET.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents cash in advance.

EOR RENT-A very desirable modern
4 house in western part of city, between
State and Mellen street, containing eleven
rooms and bath, with all modern improve
ments, in good repair and genteel neighbor-
hood. For particulars apply real estate
FREDERICK S. VAILh 81
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THO LET-Lower rent of rooms with gas
Il and Sebago closet; rear No. Monroe
place, s12. Apply to E. HASTY, u Green
street. 81
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'g'O LET-Lower tenement room and bath
4 No. 35 Falmouth street, Oakdale; house
is nearly new and first class in every re-
spect; sunny exposure, light and pleasant.
W. +. DRESSER, No. 80 Exchange st. 31-1
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NOR RENT-In western par of the city on
Il Congress street, near Mellen, part of
mouse containing rooms and bath with all
modern improvements and separate steam
heating apparatus. Fine location for a
physician. For particulars apply Real Estate
offlee, First National Bank Building
FREDERICK S. VAIL 81
The herald., 1896-06-14

Sergeant alarms Bellany was pretty
badly used up by w. r. Burke. Burke
was not delegate, but was In tne ioppy
working in his interest as candldate
for delegate to the state convention.
There is some conflict as to how the row
started, but the result was disastrous
to Bellany. 1t is claimed that Burke
wished to go on the floor of the con-
vention, when Bellany, as sergeant-at-
arms objected, and applied an opproo-
rious epithet to the major. In the melee
that followed, Bellany was badly hurt'
one eye being closed by piow, WINE
another broke his nose. Bellany was
taken to the receiving hospital for treat
ment. One or two fights took place out
side the hall, but the damage was
slight.
The fight of the afternoon was on the
report of the committee on platform anu
resolutions, which was taken up after
Senator White had been elected chalr-
man of the delegation to Sacramento
and his presidential boom indorsed. DE
push" had been very active ever since
its defeat on the craftsmanship fight in
buzzing the country delegates on the
importance of maintaining harmony in
the party, consequently they were ripe
for the switch when Judge w. A. Ryan
took the floor, and offered an amend
ment reducing the number of delegates
at-large to be elected from nine to four.
The Judge made a very specious argu-
ment, and as there was no one on the
other side to make stand against 1t
the amendment prevailed. This was re-
garded as victory by the practical
politicians, who were quite jubilant over
the result There was some surprise
over the fact that there was no reference
to the A. P. A: also that the sound
money element did not at least present
a minority report on that subject.