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years provoked lively contest. Den
yer, the only other city which was pre-
scented, was withdrawn before ballot
was taken and was never seriously re-
garded as competitor for the honor.
So the vote was made unanimous.
At the afternoon session the report IF
the pension committee was presented
and referred to committee to report
on it's recommendations. The report
referred to the act passed in 1894 pro
viding that pensions should not be with
held until after judicial hearing by
the commissioner of pensions. and
added:
1.-THE administration of the pension bu-
reau has been continued as &. ough the pro-
vision referred to was but waste paper
and the feeling of uncertainty and DOUBT
has been but slightly if to any extent al
layed. It is in vain that wise, just and
patriotic laws be passed if they are to be
administered with an evil eye and an un-
equal hand. We recommend that this
encampment speak clearly and dis
tinctly so that its meaning cannot be mis-
understood by anyone urging upon the SEN
ate the necessity for the prcInpt passage of
the bill in all its essential features as
passed by the house.
ST. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 5.-Maj. Thad-
deus S. Clarkson, of Omaha, was elected
commander in chief of the G. A. Il. by
reclamation by the national encamp-
ment Friday morning.
Adjt. Gen. j. D. Mullen, of Minnesota,
was unanimously elected senior vice
commander, that Office always going
to the state where the encampment is
held.
The Junior vice commandership went
tc the south. Charles w. Buckley, OF
Alabama, was elected. Com.ade
Shoales, of Georgia, was also candi-
date. A. E. johnson, of the department
of the Potomac, Washington. ID. c., was
elected surgeon general and Rev. Mark
B. Taylor, of Massachusetts,. Chaplain
in chief.
The utterances of President Eliot, of
Harvard university, concerning the
grand army were presented in report
from the committee on resolutions,
which was adopted, declaring that
"while we emphatically condemn such
statements as unworthy and untruth-
full, we will not dignity them by
formal resolution of condemnation.
The project of establishing national
parks on the site of Vicksburg and
Fredericksburg was strongly Endorsed.
A resolution was adopted asking con-
gress to pass law forbidding the use
of the national coat-of-arms and flag
for political purposes or for private
gain. as in a trademark or label.
m motion of Cumberland post No.
737, of Illinois, the encampment sup
ported the proposition to raise Maj. Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, U. S. A., tc the rank OF
lieutenant general.
The encampment Installed the new
officers and adjourned at one o'clock
sine die.
Mrs. Agnes HIT, of indianapolis, was
elected president Of the Women's Re-
lief Corpa
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Murdered.

St. Louis, Sept. 5.-Joseph Mccoy, Of
Prescott, A. T., passed through ST. Louis
August % for Athens, Ala. He disap.
peared, and Friday morning his BROTH
er-in-law, L. N. Gilbert, sheriff of Pres
colt, came here in search of the missing
man. Late Friday afternoon McCoy's
badly-mutilated body was found in
Richland creek, just north of Belle
vile, Ill. He had been murdered and
robbed. His bloody hat and cane were
found at place where there were evi.
dences CT a desperate struggle.
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q. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.
Report of the Commander In Chlef-Wni
Meet Next In Buffalo.

Report of the Commander In Chlef-Wili
Meet Next In Buffalo.
st. Paul, MIMI, Sept. 4. Officially
the thirtieth national encampment OF
the 6. A. r. opened Thursday morning
In the Auditorium before an immense
audience of grand army men and ci.i-
zens generally from far and near.
Gov. Clough extended the greetings
OF Minnesota, and Gen. Walker returned
the thanks Of the grand army for the
lavish and hearty hospitality which had
been showered uDon the city's guests.
After the exercises all but grand
army men were requested to leave the
hall and the encampment went into ex-
ecutive session. The first business done
was to hear the report of the command
er-in-chief.
| The commander commends for perusal
the reports of staff officers, and on MEM
bership says:
THE total membership of the Grand
Army OF the Republic is 3S5.4o6 of which
NO,G10 are In good standing and 1851 are
carried on the suspended list for non-pay-
ment of dues, a decrease in this list during
the past year of 1853. The gain by muster
during the year was 13,467. In this re-
capituIatlOn, the Qepar1n, mt OF PennSyi-
vania shows loss Of 6.553 members that
have been enormously carried on the rolls
for several years and were counted in the
last report. The total loss during the year
was II, 406. Of which number 1898 was
by death, which Is a decrease Of rs from
last year.
THE report Of the Quartermaster general
shows our finances to be in good condition.
and that there has been a reduction in
expenses aside from that paid out by or
der Of the encampment in fitting up rooms
for our archives and custodian's salary,
and in prosecuting the Long pension case"
On the subject Of pensions Gen. Walker
suggests that all be paid by checks from
Washington.
He declares that the negro post at Aus
tin, Tex, was denied admission for valid
reasons other than color.
The commander closed with an eloquent
memorial for the departed comrades
Buffalo will entertain the Grand Army
Of the republic next year. It did not
take the national encampment long to
settle that question, which has in other
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The recommendation in the presi-
dents report that Andersonville prison
site be purchased by the corps and kept
permanently in condition as war ex.
hibit was adopted. A committee was
appointed to attend to the matter and
every member of the corps was asked to
contribute five cents towards the pur,
chase and maintenance of the fund.
Over $4,000 were subscribed to the fund
by the delegates present.
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National Flower Convention.

Asheville, N. c., Sept. 5.-A commit
tee has been asked to assemble here
next Monday to discuss national
flower and memorabilia the governor
Of North Carolina and ask the governor
OF each state to appoint two delegates
to convention to be held in Asheville
in the early fall, to decide on national
flower, this assembly to memorializs
congress to indorse this decision.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-09-09
Big Money for an Arm.

Lancaster, Pa, Sept. 4.-The Penn
sylvania Traction company has paid
Frank Musser $4,000 for an arm lost
in trolley car accident on July 4,
caused by negligence of the company.
The amount paid Musser compromised
a suit for $4,000. Other persons have
suits aggregating 100000 pending.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-09-09
Death of a Naval Officer.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 4.-Commander
John Stark Newell, of the armored
cruiser Detroit, who was taken sick
here, while en- route from China to
Washington, died Thursday afternoon.
The remains will be shipped to New
York for interment.
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In the Hands of a Receiver.

Columbus, O., Sept. 5.-The Columbus
Central Street Railway company was
thrown into the hands of receiver
Friday morning, George H. Worthing-
ton, of Cleveland, being appointed.
Business was light. The road is new
and occupies new territory, the old line
having the best streets. The assets are
S1,s5O,194, of which $1,500,O00 is bonded
indebtedness. The balance is in notes
and open accounts. The property is in
fine condition and the managers claim it
will pay out. A wet summer reduced
REGENTS.
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LOYAL TO SEWALL.
Chairman Jones Says He Will Not Be
Withdrawn.

Withdrawn.
Chicago, Sept. 4.-Several days ago
Chairman Jones, of the democratic ma
tional committee, wrote Mr.. Arthur
Sewall, stating that many democrats
throughout the country, and especially
throughout the west, were objecting tc
fusion with the populists on electoral
! tickets, for the reason that they do not
wish 10 be disloyal to Mr.. Sewall. In
reply to Senator Jones, Mr.. Sewall for.
warded copy of letter written to
Mr.. Bryan July IS, while the st. Louis
convention was in session, stating that
having been nominated for president
by the populists, with Mr.. Watson foi
president, Mr.. Bryan should not allow
any personal consideration for the
writer to influence him in deciding
whether or not he would accept. He
wrote further to Mr.. Brysn expressing
desire that he should do just what he
believed to be best for the success of the
head of the ticket. He would not allow
himself to be factor in any action
of Mr.. Bryan's that would in the
slightest degree hazard AN electral vote
for him.
Chairman Jones, referring to the let
ter. said:
'The talk about the retirement Of our
candidate for vice president is too absurd
to be seriously considered. Mr.. Sewalls
letter, written just after the nomination
of Mr.. Bryan by the St Louis convention,
is a splendid illustration of his loyalty to his
associate on the democratic national ticket.
He sees no embarrassment whatever in Mr..
Bryans nomination for president by an
other party and upon another ticket, but
believes it to be an important step toward
certain victory for the silver cause. 1t is a
complete answer to efforts of the gold
democrats to create the impression that Mr..
Sewall will retire under any circumstances,
to say that the democratic party and its
rational organization are just as loyal to
Mr. Sewall as he himself is to Mr. Bryan
and the great cause of the common people"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-24
At ERMATH OF THE BALL,
Ed Bowen, a Teamster, Stabbed
in the Back by Charles
KloSS.
Three Men Arrested for Attempting
to Rob Joe Pucher, a Cooper,
on Mission Street.

Ed Bowen, teamster living at 1923
Dolores street, was taken to the Receiving
Hospital shortly after o'clock yesterday
morning with knife wound in his back,
and the police are searching for Charles
Kloss, butcher, who is charged by Bowen
with welding the knife.
Bowen and his wife attended the mas
querade ball in the Pavilion and as they
were leaving to go homeBowen accidentally
bumped up against Kloss. There was an
old grudge between them and words led to
blows. Kloss got the worst of the fight
and as his friends gathered around him
Bowen and his wife retreated into the
Pavilion. In few minutes they went
outside again and passed Kloss and sew
eral of his friends who followed them to
Polk and Market streets. There another
fight was started and Kloss stabbed Bowen
in the back.
Bowen was carried into restaurant on
Market street near Polk and was left there
for nearly half an hour before the police
were notified. Policeman Gillin had him
removed to the hospital where Drs. Fitz-
gibbon and Helms attended to the wound,
which is not dangerous.
Kloss had made his escape, and all
yesterday Policemen Gillin and Coughran
endeavored to locate him, but without sue.
cess. be is the younger brother of Frank
Kloss, now under sentence of death for
killing William Deadly. a gardener, in a
saloon in Hayes Valley last April. When
arrested he will be charged with assault to
murder.
Joe Pucher, a cooper, living on Mission
street, near Fourteenth, was on his way
home from the bali about o'clock yester-
day morning. Between Twelfth and Thir-
teenth streets he met Joe Ford, Charles
Lynch and John Madison, Mission
toughs." Policeman E. J. Thompson
saw the meeting, and he stood in door
way to watch for developments. They
passed him and the three led Pucher into
| an alley. In minute or so Pucher yelled
| for help and Thompson made his appear
ance. The three IAN and Thompson pur-
i sued them. He pulled out his revolver
and threatened to shoot unless they
| stopped running. 1t had the desired effect,
and Thompson took the three to the
| Seventeenth-street station.
| Thompson returned and found Pucher r.
who said they had attempted to rob hi m
of his watch. He was taken to the station
where he identified the three, and charge
Of attempt to rob was registered against
them. Lynch and Ford are well known to
| the police.
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Morton.Street Women Notified TO
Leave Under Pain of
Arrest.
PUBLIC SENTIMENT AROUSED.
Business Men on Geary Street Will
Join in the Crusade for Mum.
cipal Publication.

The women on Morton street who ply
an infamous traffic have been notified By
the police TO vacate their dens, under
penalty OF arrest for vagrancy.
There is strong feeling growing up
among all classes OF citizens having the
interests OF San Francisco at heart against
the vice in the very business centers of
the City. The scenes in the alleys from
hearny street to Stockton and from Cali
1ornla street to Post are at once retiec-
ton on the character and decency of the
community. Moralists have frequently
denounced the municipal authorities for
toleratlng these cesspools of social de-
pravity, and business men have been
nauseated by their close proximity. Still
the trade in ruin and death went on.
1t was not until the late murders and
tragedies on Morton street startled the
city that the persons invested with the
power to enforce the laws were aroused to
the Importance of their responsibility.
Now 1t Is understood they will make an
effort to close the dens and thus in O.
measure atone for the crime of heretofore
allowing them to flourish
The business men on Kearny and Geary
streets are loud in their determinations
against these Morton-street places. The
merchants not only feel the disgrace to
the City of the existence of rows upon
rows OF these tenements, but they realize
how injurious 1t is to Geary street and
Grant avenue in particular as business
thoroughfares. They intend making some
concerted action for the closing up of the
alleys and to that end will petition the
proper authorities with the many reform
organizations that have long been strug-
Cling for the suppression of vice in San
Francisco.
The Morton-street denizens must go.
Public decency and public sentiment have
so ordained. Many have already gone
since the murder of May Smith, and the
tragedy OF Saturday morning has only in
creased the exodus
1t is not known how long grace will be
given the women, but the impression Is
that few weeks will see the locality de-
serted by its present undesirable class of
tenants.
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that Secretary Carlisle will on learning
the contents of the statement made by
Lieutenant Ross at once order an inquiry
into the conduct of both Captain Hooper
and Captain Munger. The latter is now
undoubtedly be held in this City.
An attempt was made last night to sub
stantiate these statements by presenting
1 the to Lieutenant Ross or Captain Smith:
Inc former gentleman was not at his hotel
and could not be traced and Captain
smith refused absolutely to speak OF the
matter, saying that the only connection
he had had with anything that referred to
this affair was to forward to Washington
communication placed in his hands for
Secretary Carlisle by Lieutenant Ross. On
oeing pressed to either affirm or deny the
substance of what precedes his only
answer was II must refuse to give you any
information on this subject. My lips are
sealed In regard to it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-24
STEPPED ON THE TRACK.
An Aged Lady Injured by an Electri
Car.

Car.
Mrs. Whitbeck, an elderly lady who re-
sides at the corner of Eddy and Leaven-
worth streets, was knocked down by a
passing car on Mission street, near Ninth,
yesterday afternoon. She was waiting for
an approaching car, and while in her
anxiety to get in position to board it she
did not observe one coming from an oppo-
site direction and stepped directly in its
way. The speed of the car was materially
checked and the lady received no severe
injuries, unless on account of her ad-
vanced age she suffers from the jar and
fright
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Acknowledged by All.
Teas Coffees and Spices

Teas, Coffees and Spices
Best and Cheapest Try Them.
Pretty presents given away free.
81 Market ST., s. F. Headquarters.
BRANCH STORES EVERY WHERE.
The mouth of the octopus is in the cen
ter OF his body and is provided with beak
closely mbling that of parrot.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-24
saIvador's Minister of War.

Norberto Moran, Minister of War for Saliva
dor, arrived here yesterday OH the Panama
steamer, accompanied by his wife. He is on
his wedding trip and WILL after remaining
here short time, go to New York and thence
TO Paris. Minister Moran and his wife had for
travelling companions DR.. and Mrs Guillermo
Borgia OF Salvador
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-24

NOTARY PUBLIC.
CHARLES H. PHILLIPS, ATTORNEY-AT
" law and Notary Public, 63S Market ST., oppo
site Palace Hotel. Residence, 1o20 Fell st. ele
phone 675 Residence telephone. "Pine 25sl."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-02
!l.!ii!i!!l!ll !i!!!!!l!l!!.s!Si!
y CIV York Tribune
Lca4er Of the ReP95t.cGa Party.
1896.
ARE YOU WILLING TO LISTEN 70 A SUa-
GEGTl0N?

THE NLw NOEK TRlBUNE's broad COLUMNS
and large pliut aa>e it the easiest I3tper i'm the
country to read, either on the cars or at home
Henry EouviRe, proprietor OF the largest
Newspaper Clipping Ageuey in Ire woild. tcs-
tii.- IN Il puhi h.d earj, that his clippings for
over 4o9o cfjel T. how that THE THH} ~ ron
taiu-, 'day hs da, and week. hy we. g. tar more
New York OK, " lie proves me fact s f.ure-.
THL VIENNA rJuk- the same.
Eu-inr-- te4 iHd The market relpr-- of THE
TRIBUNE aa-n5ul-#y without aR 81 If TIN
TRiH->L il the My newspaper iu New York
CIty rho-e r. f"rgar~ actually Visit alt the
dinvreut markets in person.
the Tmgr>H now prints the best and fresh,
est humorous pictures of the da1 from the
comic press OF TWO continents, aud supplies
PLENTY of other entertainment.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-02
A Paris Wedding.

high class wedding was recently cele
brated ut the town hall of the Seventeenth
arrondissement of Paris, between a work
ingman who had "made his pile" and the
fair one of his choice. There were | pri-
waite and hind coaches and a large con-
course of respectable looking people But
the strangcst part Of the affair was that
the bridegroom wore, in addition to his
tall silk hat and black pants, an ordinary
blouse of blue linen, just to let people see
where he had sprung from, while the
BRIDE attircd in stylish white dress,
went bareheaded as no doubt she had been
in tic habit of going to and from her
workshop. The loving couple We're escorted
by four comrades-workingm
similarly to the bridegroom. - Paris
Temps.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-02

Many merchants are well aware that
their customers are their best friends and
take pleasure in supplying them with the
best goods obtainable AS an instance
we mention Perry & Cameron, promi-
nent druggists of Flushing, Michigan.
They say 1--WE have no hesitation in
recommending Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to our customers, as it is the best
cough medicine we have ever sold, and
always gives satisfaction" For sale at
25 and so cents per bottle by George a.
Parcher.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-02
THE EXPRESS FOR 1896.
AN EIGHT PAGE PAPER.
THE EXPRESS

Is a Family Newspaper,
Is devoted to the interests
of Maine.
Has the Largest Daily Circu-
lation in Maine, "A success
made possible by its merits as
IA newspaper.
Is Republican paper and
will support Republican can
didates. 1t will uphold what
is right and condemn what L.
wrong without fear or favor.
Aims to give the newa
fully and impartially, exclude
ing the sensa tiona!, the un-
clean and the Objectionable,
and " il strive to become
more and more valuable.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-02

BluehiiI
Judge E. E. Chase was in Deer Isle Fri
day.
A. l. Saunders, of Ellsworth, was in
town Friday.
Fred A. Watson, of Brooklin, was in
town Saturday.
Daniel j. Gross left town last week to
attend the Saco academy.
The Rev. II. D. Bentley moved into the
Baptist parsonage Thursday.
Harry Harding, who has been working
In Somerville, is home on a visit.
Eugene H. Slower returns Thursday to
the Newton theological seminary.
Nahum Hinckley was in Ellsworth
Monday and Tuesday Of this week.
The ball in Kane's hall Tuesday even
ing was a social success, and was enjoyed
by all.
Oscar Long will attend the course of
medical lectures at Bowdoin college jan
uary l.
Tuesday evening the Sunday schools
held concerts and Christmas tree enter
tanments.
Mrs May Grant, of Barbados (not
Bar Harbor, as before reportedl, left Mon
day for Boston.
Miss Lillian May Kane left Monday for
BOSTON, to resume her studies at the
Emerson college.
On and after Monday, Dec 80, the
stores will be closed at O'Clock, except
Saturday evenings.
johnson Grindle, of Sargentville, is
spending few weeks with his daughter,
Mrs. George w. Clay.
Mrs. Samuel Johnston died sunday,
Dee. -, in New York, and was brought
here for burial Tuesday
Mrs. j. T. IIinckley left for Boston
Monday to spend the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. William p. Foster.
Miss Lizzie Grindle closed her school
Saturday evening in the kimball Hinck
ley district with an entertainment.
e. w. Butler has just completed repairs
on kane's hail. Dances are held every
Saturday evening through the winter.
Forrest Snow, who has been employed in
Hinckley Sons store, goes to Portland
this week to attend the commercial col
lege.
The republicans of BluehIl are re-
quested to meet in kane's hall Tuesday
evening, Jan. :, lat 7.30 sharp, for he pur-
pose OF organizing Il republican club.
Albert 5. Hinckley goes to Ellsworth
this week TO work for he Morrison Med
zeal company, who have moved their
office from Bar lIarbor to Ellsworth.
Schooner "kate l.. Pray Capt. Pray,
and schooner "Waldron Holiness" Capt.
Stanley, were here this week With freight
for j. T. Hinckley's Sons and Merrill <
Hinckley.
Miss Lena Grindle, who has been teach
ing the Kingdom school, held an enter
tainment and Christmas tree at the school
house Thursday evening, for the scholars,
their parents and friends. L was enjoyed
by all.
Thursday, Dec. 26, William Pacel Bis
set and Miss Edna Hutchings were
married by the Rev. L, Bean. The we'd
ding was celebrated Saturday evening,
the 2Sth at their residence on High
street. The guests wished Mr. and Mrs.
Bisset pleasant journey through life.
William Nichols enivened the company
with songs.
The Onwentsia literary club held a
banquet at Mrs Otis HinCkleV'S house
Friday evening. Miss Lima NJ. Morton
was hostess. The banquet VA, un
doubtedly the most complete in all its
a rangements OF any ever given in Blue
hill. The universities represented We're
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COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County Ne,os see other pages

THE AMERICAN has subscribers at 100
of the 11G post-o6tces in Hancock county;
all the other papers in the county COM
bined do not reach so many. THE AMER
1cAN is not the only paper printed in
Hancock county, and has nerer claimed to
be, but It is the only paper that can prop
erly be called a COUNTY paper; all the
rest are merely local papers. The circula
ton of THE AMERICAN, barring the Dor
Harbor Records Summer list, is large,
than that Of all the other papers printed
in Hancock county.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-02
NOTICE.

We have a few fine, new Bangor buggies, ex-
press and road wagons left, just finished. You
can get them at a bargain that VIII pay you to
buy now for next year, and Will make terms
easy to suit.
New store house now read, to receive car
riages to be repaired during me winter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-02
WIZ You Want

new sleigh or pung? We are max.
ing some good ones, and VIII not be
beat in quality or price.