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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-07-07
PLAIN FACTS
Pertaining to Mountain Home
and its Future.

Va hONANSSh (QohSAo a.
rived here Monday to look over the
valley and inspect the resources
that are tributary to this place.
They were driven around the ca
nails and reservoir as well as the
fruit orchards of Jackson, Hill and
Axe, so they could see the genuine
productiveness of our soil They
were we'll pleased with the showing
made here in the few years that
have been given to this growing in
dustry.
This party represent different
Eastern States and are travelling TO-
gether in the. interest of their people
with the view of making an invest
ment on this western slope where
they could start a colony Of their
own at some place acceptable to the
entire delegation.
We regret very much the position
our reservoir and canal company
now occupies, as the coming here OF
persons like this Quaker delegation,
who have money to invest, find out
that legal complications are con-
nected with the water and titles to
the towpsite and canals are such
that no one will compromise them
selves in financial way to become
interested in our pretty and pro-
life valley.
We can not help but openly ex-
press ourselves on this subject and
condemn the manner in which the
Mountain Home Land and Canal
Company has been acting for the
past three or four years. The
company does not seem to care
to liquidate its local indebt-
edness, because we know the gen.
tlemen here who possess claims
against the company have at vari-
GUS times tried to make very rea-
sonable settlement, but without any
result.
AS our town has built up some on
the prospective doings of this COM
company when it commenced oper-
atoms here several years ago, and
homes were erected by a number Of
persons, thinking that this was soon
to be a town Of importance, Judging
by the company's representations,
we feel that a great many have a
grievance under the present condi-
ton, and all are asking how long
such a deplorable state of affairs
will exist.
In an interview with one of oul
pioneer and prominent citizens, who
is largely interested in the welfare
of Mountain Home, he expressed
the opinion that the court should b.
applied to by the local creditors TO
the appointment of a receiver tt
take charge of the affairs of thii
company, and see if the muddl
can not be unraveled, as each yea
passing by without any change 70
the better taking place causes ever
the most patient to express them
selves in very emphatic language
1t is shame to see this valley
that could be made the garden spo
of Idaho, remain in its present dor
mant condition-and all owing t
the Indifference of corporation
that possesses a holding with n
beneficial results to them or to thi
community.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-07-07
The Fourth in Atlanta.
ATLANTA, July

ATLANTA, July 4.
Our people celebrated the Fourth
in a glorious way. There was a
picnic in Turner's grove, with the
usual exercises. Songs by sweet
voices; Arthur Davis read the dec
laration of independence, Pear
Goodyear recited a poem, and pat
riotic addresses were made by sew
eral gentlemen. After the exercises
the ladies spread a lunch fit for
kings, which was heartily enjoyed
by the hungry multitude.
A number of visitors were here
from outside points, among them
DR.. Swan, Paul Orebaugh and w.
Campbell of Min Home, j. H.
Casey, Miss Skidmore and Miss
Ella Casey from the South Boise,
Foley Abbott and family, Miss
Tate, Jack Tucker, J. McCloud,
Arthur Golden, Mr.. Hinkle, Mr.,
and Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Spooner and
F. Erickson from Rocky Bar, and
quite number from down the
river.
The Atlanta Gold and Silver
Mining Company has closed down
for the present, but will resume
work in the near future.
The parties who intend building
the Queen river ditch to Oliver hill
are expected daily, as they left
Boise for this place on the 10Th ult
Steve Oglesby is running cross
out tunnel in the Big Lode prop
erty, of which he is superintendent
There has been considerable rain
here this week and the weather is
very cold.
Jack Vetters fell against Martin
Hinkle's foot to-day and had his
face quite badly hurt, otherwise the
town was on good behavior.
PRosPECToR
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-07-07

shave that will make you happy
for a week. Try it.
E@ Sign-writing, house and car
riage painting, and paper-hanging
done in first-class style by James
Carroll
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
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Crawford. r. N. Corleone. 343. 8
Dixson, Mrs. leila A, Conlpre-
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harris, George, Inequality and
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Customs in Many Lands, 1894
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Lanoiani, r., Ruins and Excaya-
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Lang, Andrew, Modern Mythol-
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Molloy, j. f., Romance of the
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Newell, W. W. King Arthur and i'''70
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Phillips w. A., War of Greek In
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Royce, j., ct al, Conception of
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Sohouler. James, Constitutional
Studies, State and Federal, 1924. IS
Stautfer, f. r., Queer, the
Quaint and the Quizzical, Ref.
Stedman, e. g.. Poems, Now
First Collected, 1928. 80
Sully, James, Teachers Hand
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Tennyson, Haliam, Alfred, Lord
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Watson, j. Clan Maclaranl, Potter's
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Webb, W. H., Plans of Wooden
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
SOUTH PORTLAND.

The church of Christ will begin series
of meetings in the Union Gospel Mission
hall, South Portland, next Thursday
evening. Preaching once week by W.
l. Houston Services will begin at z As.
Mr.. Charles Blake and wife who have
been the guests of Mr.. F. A. Dyer and
wife of Dyer street, have returned to
their home in New York.
Mrs. Hannah Weber of Sawyer street,
an aged lady of nearly so years, has been
very ill for the past week with pneu-
monia, but strong hopes of her recovery
are entertained.
Mrs. Mary Dyer, who lives with he,
son, Mr.. f. A. Dyer of Dyer street, as
reported as very low. as a result Of &
stroke of paralysis from which she is
suffering. Mrs. Dyer is over 50 years OF
age.
The Epworth League connected with
the Peoples Methodist church are tc
hold their annual meeting and election OF
officers on Thursday evening.
The Samaritan society will meet with
Mrs. John Willard, Pine street, today.
The work on the Notifications at Fort
Preble will be suspended at an early date
until spring. Twelve more men will be
dismissed from the crew on Saturday OF
this week
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
BoWDolN COLLEGE.

The recently issued Catalogue OF Bow
doin College for the years 1928 shows
the largest enrolment of students In the
history Of the College. The total OF 1888 is
divided as follows: Medical students
140, Seniors 81, Juniors 81, Sophomores
Sc, Freshmen &c. Special students 8.
The appearance in the list of the Fac
ulty Of the names of five assistants in as
many departments, indicates that Presi-
dent Hyde's idea of supplenenting the
regular classroom instruction of the
professors by the personal work Of official
tutors, is being given a trial
The attention of teachers is especially
called to the changes in the requirements
for admissi in Latin and Greek that
go into operation in 1885, These involve
different methods Of preparatory study
rather than an increased amount Of work.
and have been recommended by the
Commission of the New England Colleges
on Entrance Examinations,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
DIED TOGETHER.
suicide of Two Lovers Who Couldn't Get
Work.

Lowell. Mass, November 3o.-Frank
a. Meth and Maggie Godfrey, committed
o4oiue together by inhaling gas in a
'on on Lawrence street in this city to-
uay. Doth were penniless and out ofwork.
,AoiVn nlred room at the place where he
uiei' last Friday. He told the landlad
onaC tne woman w as friend of his from
al hlyer. He had called on her several
times Since and had accompanied her
when she left the house several evenings
Last night they went away together about
ten O'Clock and did not return until this
morning.
Ihey went to the woInan's room and
soinetlme later the sound Of heavy fall
on tne floor was heard The door of the
room was burst open and Keith and the
woman were found dead on the floor. ssIhe
gas was flowing from two openings and
e e the window was hung a heavy conf
f plI 10 prevent the escape of the gas.
ne ELECTS In the room included only a
satonel of clothing belonging co Keith.
NeiGher had any money and among the
papers In the pockets of the mans cloth
ing We're pawn tickets showing that he
naa sacrificed even piece of oil cloth to
raise twenty five cents.
FROM what little observation the land
laoy made she formed the opinion that
neither of the two was fond OF work, and
thelr search for relief in death is believed
20 have been the result of those condi-
tions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
AN EXPLANA TION.
To the Editor of the Press:


Dear sir-There is a seeming inaccuracy
In your report of my sermon last Sun
day. l never said that we took tracts to
distribute "as an excuse for their VISIT
but 1 did say that / had a friend who
is in the habit of thus distributing tracts
In the "slums" of the city, who offered
to go with me; and SO far as he was con
cerned, tract distribution was his main
business. think very likely there will
be more tracts distributed in those places
later. I offer no excuse for going there
under such circumstances, for had g
perfect right to do so. And I know OF
no better way to preach the Gospel even
in liquor saloons and hotel barrooms
than by the distribution of such tracts
as we that day carried with us.
There are also other inaccuracies, but
there may be another way of making
them clear to the public in the near flu
ture. Till then, we expect to be ready to
do anything which may be for the best
good OF this community and for the glory
of Him whom we serve.
Yours very truly,
E. P. Woodward.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
PRINCIPAL OF PENNELL INSTITUTE.
Trustees Elect e. b. Stevens of Auburn
to Position.
IsPEc1A1 TO THE pREss.l

Gray, November 3O.-The trustees Of
Pencil Institute have engaged fol
principal to fill the vacancy made by tbs
resignation of W. B. Andrews, Mr.. Ed.
win b. Stevens, native of Auburn and
graduate of Edward Little High sohool
and Tufts college. Mr.. Stevens was re-
GENTLY principal of the High school il
Lunenburg, Mass, where he taught with
excellent success. He is teacher
thoroughly up to date and it is expected
that the school, under his management
will continue to prosper. Mr.. Steven
was selected by the trustees for thi
position from about fifty applicants
many of whom came very highly recon
mended.
The winter term will commence Mon
day, December 9th for a term Of twelv
weeks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
FAIRS.

At St. Luke's parish house tomorrow ,dey
and evening the Cathedral Guild will hold
their annual sale of useful and fancy Ar.
ticles, and give a supper from 6. 90 to Z. 30
O'Clock.
The Ivy Rebekah fair will begin in
Baxter block, and last two days. The
usual assortment of pretty things will be
offered. good entertainment provided
tonight, and capital supper given
Thursday from to 40 p. N.
The Speciality Club will have sale Of
useful and fancy articles today and N
morrow at No. Browns block, to whiA,
the public are invited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
HIRAM GAMMoN's BODY.
was round Monday and the Naples
mystery is at Last Solved.

Ao Naples. on Monday, the mystery of
INC disappearance of Hiram Cannon was
solVeo AFTER eleven weeks of uncertainty.
Mr. EDWARD Edison, who lives about two
miles from Mr.. Gammon's home was
going into the woods near his farm
when, In crossing stone wall he found
the body of Mr.. Cannon living lust on
the other side. The body was badly de.
composed; but there were no SIGNS of
foul play. MIR. Cannon WAS an old man
of about seventy years. Eleven weeks
ago he disappeared. For. several DAYS the
people of Naples turned out and bunted
the woods md fields, but with no result.
There gradually arose suspicious of foul
ay, and the aid of the officers of the law
was invoked. Sheriff Plummer sent one
of his deputies, who investigated the
case; but could find nothing to indicate
a murder.
1t now seems evident that Mr.. Gam
mon wandered into the woods and got
bewildered. Finally, becoming exhaust
ed, he apparently lay down and died.
The place where he was found had not
been searched, as 1t was not thought that
he would pass the main road without
realizing where he was. But hundred
men had searched within stones throw
of where the body lay.
When found the body was badly decom-
posed; but perfectly recognizable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
THE INSANE HOSPITAL.

Three of the trustees OF the Maine In
sane Hospital, Ex-Governor Frederick
Robbie, General R. B. Shepherd, of Snow
hogan, and j. S. Clarke of Calais made
their monthly inspection of the 1nstltu-
ton Monday, and they report that they
find everything in a neat and well cared
for condition.
At the last inspection there were $50
men and 1928 women, making total OF
1856 patients in the institution. Since
that time there have been added seven
males and ten females. There have been
nine males and eight f, males discharge.
Seven males and four females have died,
leaving 725 patients now rema lining,
making a loss of eleven during the
month.
A committee consisting of the above
mentioned three trustees, was appointed
20 rake an inventory of the property.
During the past week they have mdae
careful estimate of the entire value and
ind that the total result is about the
same as in previous years.
Inc herd Of cattle was found in a
healthy and excellent condition in spite
OF the rumor to the effect that it was not,
The farm paid very well this season, con-
slderlng tho unfavorable circumstances.
On Wednesday, December l, the Au-
gusta Lumber Co. S contract to supply
the Institution with heat expires, but as
the new heating plant is not yet in read
mess they have agreed to furnish heat
until the new plant is completed.
The plant when completed, will be one
of which the institution can we'll be
proud, as everything is built upon the
latest and most improved methods.
The new building that is TO hold the
machinery is built upon the east side
OF the present boiler room and laundry,
and is 70x100 feet, with walls 80 feet
high. 1t is constructed of brick with a
roof of steel andaslate. Smith p Clark are
the contractors upon the buildings, and
and Noyes & Son are doing the wood
work
In the place of the old boiler room
where the boilers are to be taken out,
there will be two Estories made the
under one to be used as carpenter s
shop, and the upper will be finished of
into bed chambers for the employees.
just south of the new building is
another new one 3Ox40 feet In size, which
will be used as a shop for the blacksmith,
the painter, the plumber and the uphol-
sterer.
To defray the expenses of the new
buildings the last Legislature appropri-
ated $50, 600, and If the cost exceeds that
amount it Is to be taken out of the
funds of the hospital
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
RESCUE OF ELITES CREW. 2

New York, November 30.-Capt. Wat.
kins of the steamer Exeter City, which
arrived here today from Bristol, reports
that on November "a, he sighted the
schooner Elite dismasted and sinking
and rescued her crew of five men.
Soon after leaving port the schooner
sprang aleak. The leak necessitated
the constant working of the pumps and
the Grew We're soon worn out with work
and exposure. Their supply OF provisions
had all but run out and the crew suffered
greatly. The schooner's deck was almost
level with the water and was likely Il
sink at any moment One sailor, named
Juan Ezras, died of general debility
during the storm on tho 21st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
NEW LEASE OF WEST END.

Boston. November 30.-The directors OF
the West End street railroad company
after an oil days session today resolved
to assent to the proposition Of the offic-
ials of the Boston Elevated railway com
pany that a modified lease be drawn and
submitted to the railway commissioners
In place OF the SO year lease on dividend
basis of per cent, rejected by the COM
mission, the directors agreed to recon-
mend lease conforming in it's general
scope to the original one, but substitu-
ting Il 25-year tenure and per cent
dividend.
A special meeting of the stockholders
be held Decem Der 9, for the purpose OF
ratifying this action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
LADIES' VETERAN FIREMEN'S AID
FAIR.
To the Editor of the Press:

Will you kindly allow me small space
in your paper to mention and call atten-
tion to fair which is to be held in this
city at an early date for the furtherance
of a very worthy object.
The Ladies' Veteran Firemen's Aid
Society will hold fair and supper at
Orient hall, Friday, December 10. This
society is for the purpose of giving aid to
wives, mothers, daughters and sisters OF
veteran dremen who are members of the
aid and I would ask all who can to assist
them in this charitable work. The society
pays weekly benefit to all who are sick
and since. it's organization has been a
great help to many who have been needy
there are at present a number on the
sick list and the fair to be held is for the
purpose of raising money to carry on the
good work. I trust that all who are
called on to help will respond literally
Thanking you for the opportunity to pub
lish the above, l am
Yours very truly,
A VETERAN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
NO WOMEN LAWYERS WANTED.

Paris, November 30.-Ihe court Of ap-
peals today rendered decision refusing
Mile Chauvin admission to tho bar of
Paris. Her application last Wednesday
excited considerable interest and today
the court WAS packed with people anxious
to hear the result. Mile Chauvin is
handsome. she was attired in neat
black dress and made an excellent i'm
preston. She replied to the Procurator
Generals objections in a clever speech,
arguing that in the absence of Oh explicit
text against women advocates in the
French code, sho was entitled to claim
admission to the bar. Her manner and
diction were fauItless.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
sRIEFLY ToLpy

The Choctaws and Chickasaws who
nave been in session at Antle1s, I. L.,
1or week, have determined to organize
ana emlgate to Mexico. 1t Is understood
that the Mexican government will sell
them large tracts of land very cheap.
The Chicago detectives following what
appears to be coed information, are scour
ing the pineries of Wisconsin and Michi
gan for Chris Merry, the wife murderer
and James Smith.
There were exactly IL men and one
woman present Tuesday at the annua
meeting of the once famous Golden club
Lord Farrer presided. The gold media
OF the society was awarded to the premier
OF New South Wales, the Hon. George H.
Reid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
STOCKHOLDERS GET DIvIDEND.l

Dover, N. H., November 3O.-A. G.
Whittemore. receiver of the Dover Nation
al bank which failed in 1886, has been
authorized by the comptroller of the cur
rency, to declare dividend of ten per
cent to the stockholders of the bank. 1t is
expected the money will be paid in ten
days. The depositors of the bank have
already been paid in full In all they re-
ceived over $780, 200.
The receivers say the stockholders will
receive at least another dividend after the
present one is paid. The failure of the
bank was caused by the defalcation of
Cashier Isaac Abbott.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
MANY PUBLIC REQUESTS.

Biddeford, November 3o-It is under
stood that Miss Achsah Clifford, who died
yesterday, left numerous public requests
including $1,000 toward free library
building. 500 toward the establishment,
of a free hospital, $500 to the Pavilion
church $500 for the maintenance of free
bed in the Maine General hospital and
similar sums to various missionary
societies. Her estate is estimated at $780,
600.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
THE EpWORTH LEAGUE.

To the Editor Of the Press:
Woodfords, November 20, 1897
AS a member of the cabinet of the New
England District Epworth league, /
would like to make a few corrections in
the statement of President Robinsons'
views regarding the State league. Your
reporter must have misunderstood his
statements. The New England league
proposed to united with the State league
Of the state where the biennial conven
ton is held. This arrangement would
bring the convention to Maine once in
10 years Their is no intention to give up
the Maine State league permanently.
Yours, e. o. Thayer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
TWO DEATHS AT MECHANIC FALL

TWO DEATHS AT MECHANIC FALLS
Mechanic Falls, November 3O.-Ernes
Bancroft, the ten-year-old son Of Riley
Bancroft of this place, was drowned
while skating on Waterhouse brook, Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. CHARLES Stevens, one of the best cit
liens of Mechanic Falls. died Monday
afternoon of malignant diptheria. Mr.,
Stevens had been i'll but a few days. He
leaves one son, who is in Philadelphia
attending medical lectures.
Within n few years, have died in this
family the daughter Anna and the de
ceased wife.
Mr.. Stevens was a man of wealth, O.
culture and had the respect and honor O
the whole community. He was a mem
Der Of Tyron lodge of Masons at Me
ehanic Falls.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
POSTMASTER HELD Up

Maiden, Mass, November 30.-The NAL
den police have been notified that a
masked man entered the Faulkner station
on the Saugus branch, Eastern division
OF the Boston & Maine railroad at lc 5
clock last night, and secured about $40
II ON the assistant ticket agent at the
point of revolver. AS yet there is no
clue to the robber.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
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