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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-22
To The Public.

On the morning of July 5th all gro
Gerry delivery wagons will be taken of
the street promptly at 1000 o'clock a
m. All persons desiring goods deliv'
cred that day must have orders in
promptly at 8 o'clock a. m. By order
of the Retail Merchants Association
X. /. HAUGEN, Pres.
II VIZ 49,, O..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-22
For That School Friend.

For commencement days Caldwell
florist, can furnish baskets, boquet, wire
designs, etc. See his stock. 1872
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23

OF the passengers were thrown from their seats.
The gripman Immediately threw out the grip,
One OF tho employees who was working at
that point said the only explanation which
could be given of the sudden %stoppage OF the car
was that the grip had struck tho part of the
cable containing the mended strand. Ali the
spectators Of the big accident united in declar-
in years. Some ran about yelling like madmen,
while others threw off their coats and hats as
There was a vast amount of confusion at tho
Fiftieth street power house after the cars began
rsneement Of the schedule. and most Of the cars
were from three to four hours late in finishing
their trips.
out into the street and more than half OF the
cars were, run into the house. Az time passed
which were sent to Fifty-ninth street and Sew.
enth avenue and over the Columbus avenue
Starters and inspectors ran about shouting
and swearing. and no one seemed to know er-
actly what was going on. The force OF oond9e,
would be ordered to take a car. and before he
could ring the bell for q start he would be pulled
This performance was repeated as many as
1--WE times before the car was allowed to start.
Mean while the passengers stood about and won
dered. what was going to happen. next. Al
though all Of them had paid their fares, many
were compelled to take the elevated.
At HIS another slight delay occurred near
Thirty-sixth street, where the middle cable ends.
All tho cars in that region suddenly stopped
hASho boiib ihCh e"oi "So AVN hh4obSa
the manholes alongside the rails.
The foreman shouted down orders to them.
and after a mighty pounding Of hammers tho
cars suddenly started again. OF course, none
of the employees knew what had caused the
stoppage. AT least they said they didn't. but 1t
was said BY an outsider that the break was prob
ably caused by the mended section OF the cable
getting caught on a pulley.
President yreeland OF the Metropolitan Trac.
ton Company said that both the cables which
broke" were new and in perfect order. and that
the accidents were due TO the very severe strain
which vas put on them. Both accidents. he said.
occurred on the cables operating the road south OF
Twenty-third street. at which point is concen-
trated the whole traffic Of the Columbus avenue,
Broadway. and the Lexington avenue routes.
Such accidents. he said. were likely to oc:
cur at any time, and when they did
come the officers of the road were not
surprised. The congestion on these lines, he
declared. would be relieved by the proposed i'm.
provements OF the east and west side horse-car
line with the Metropolitan Traction system.
These improvements contemplated breaking
this unmanaReable bulk Of traffic into three
parts, one going over the Sixth and Eighth ave.
nue. lines on the west side and one on the Fourth
avenue route on the east side.
Frederick Clark. a farmer OF Valley Stream,
L L., tried to board q moving open cable car at
Broadway and Twenty-eighth street last even
ing. He missed his hold and fell TO the street.
His head and chin were cut and he was taken to
the New York Hospital.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
LUETG ERT CASE EXPERIMENTS.
Testimony or . Chemist In the Habeas Corpus
Proceedings In Chicago.

CHICAGO. Ill. June oo.-Prof. Mark Della
f~ontaine, the chemist, was the expert witness
for the State in the Luetgcrt habeas corpus
case to-day. He produced bottles OF the mix
turc found in tho vat in which Mrs. Luetgert's
body Is said TO have been destroyed, and dis
cussed tho destroying qualities of the chemi-
calls with which he had experimental. He also
produced the bits OF bone found in the vat, hut
admitted on cruss-eSamination. that no could
not toll whether they were human bones. Coun-
sci for Luetgert brought out a fragment Of a
skull. q piece of a wrapper which had he
longed to Mrs. Luetgert. a handkerchief with
her name on il and several other articles,
all OF which were handed TO the witness.
Judge Vincent said all the articles had been
boiled for three and one.half hours In a - per
cent. mixture of caustic potash. and the wit
ness was asked TO tell the court whether the
articles could not all be identified without any
trouble. The Professor said they could, and
that the name of Mrs. Luetgert could still bo
seen on the handkerchief.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
NARROW ESCAPE OF NURSES.
Their Building Was on tho Verge OF ColiapsiAs
when They Got Out-

SYRACUSE, y. V, juno pa dozen nurses
connected with the House OF the Good Shepherd.
tho Episcopal hospital of Syracuse, had a mar
row escape to-day. The training school. which
is a separate three-story building adjoining the
hospital, was heing removed 10 another site pre-
~paratory To the erection OF a new hospital
building. The contractors had neglected TO sup
port II properly, and about noon tho temporary
undcrpinning gave way, and the house settled
with IA heavy crash and began TO sway as IL
about to topple over. The nurses rushed from
tho building in terror and screamed for help.
Some OF the workmen who were near hastily
thrust blocks Of wood beneath the building and
prevented its collapse. But for their prompt
action the training school would have been
wrecked.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
JOINED THE "Ho1Y ROLLERS"
Three weeks or It Brought Young Bradley to
the Verge OF Nervous Proatrauon.

Three weeks or It Brought Young Bradley to
the Verge OF Nervous Prostraton.
ROCHESTER, June 22.-About three weeks ago
John Bradley. the 15-year-old son Of Mrs. Alice
Bradley, a Rochester writer of some promi.
hence, joined a band of cranks in Ontario coun.
~ known as the Holy Rollers. He is now with
relatives in South Dansvine ON the verge of
nervous p~rostration. The Holy Rollers have a
camp at Bristol Springs. near Canandaigua
Lake. Young Bradley fell in with W. l.. A.
Eastman and Emma Chase, two leaders Of the
band. while stopping with relatives, and was
soon converted to tho Holy Roller faith. He
left his relatives and began exhorting at the
camp. People listened in wonder TO HIS denun-
citation Of wickedness and the selffshness OF the
life they were living. All the Holy Rollers be-
lieved, that the boz, was inspired, and his fame
spread far and wide. About ten days ago his
mother learned OF what he was doing, and she
at once began to take steps TO get him away
from the holy Rollers. She finally succeeded
in her purpose, but only after it had been de-
cided to go to Bristol Springs with an officer
and take the young enthusiast away by force.
The Holy Rollers have been Operating in On
tario county for some time. They preach u
hell of real birthstone.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
THE DAUNr1E ss At KEY WEST.
she was at Anchor when the Revenue Cuttes
CauEht Her.

She Wa at Anchor when the Revenue Cutter
CauEht Her.
WASHINGTON. June 22.-An official report Of
the capture OF the flibuster Dauntless was re-
ceived by telegraph at the Treasury Depart
ment to-day from the Captain Of the revenue
cutter McLane. He says that arms and ammu-
milton were found on the tug. The Dauntless
was caught on Saturday night OF Indian Key
and was taken to Key West. The Attorney.
General will begin proceedings at once for her
forfeiture and TO punish the owner and ON GERS.
McLane are anchored Of here, and no persons
are allowed on board either vessel. Tho revenue
cutter came in last night with tho tug in Gus
tody. 1t is thought that in her constant service
last week the tugs machinery got out Of order.
coast. not being in shape to stand a chase from
a Spanish man-of-war. She was at anchor when
the cutter found her. The Cubans Arc greatly
revenue officers refuse all information. and the
crew of the Dauntless cannot be SEEN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
SHOT BY 7. II. WANN4MAkER.
A New York Cotton Man Kills &. r. Jones IN
q Row In BnmbeFE, g. &.

COLUMBIA. g. c., juno OF. Heber wannA-
maker, a member of the New York Cotton Ex.
change and associated with the firm of Robert
Moore IL Co. Of New York. in whose interests
he Is travelling in the South, shot and instantly
killed Charles +. Jones in Bamberg, Barnwell
county, to-day. Jones several years ago was q
State constable, and was employed as a special
detective TO work up evidence against Daniel
c. Murphy, who on that testimony was con-
victed OF the robbery and assassination OF
Treasurer Copcs OF Orangeburg. There wero
that the testimony was doctored by detectives.
Tho States chief witness recently confessed to
the Government that such was the case.
WannHmaker was a witness at the trial, and
gave testimony derogatory 10 Jones's charao-
ter. They met this afternoon on a street in
Bamberg and the subject WAS brought up. 10
was followed by "A quarrel and blows. Then
Wnnnamaker fired, his bullet striking Jones In
the brain. Wannamaker surrendered. He claims
that he shot In self defence.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
HERMIT DEERMAN DEAD.
HAD Money and Mortgages. but Died or Lack
or NOuriAhment.

B~INGHAMToS, June 22.-Otto George Deer
man, known as the hermit, was found dead in
his hut a few miles from Cortland yesterday by
a party of hunters. He owned a large tract OF
land. on which he lived, and was seldom seen
away from 1t. He had lived alone for many
years, and subsisted upon what he raised from
the land. His abode consisted OF ono room. in
which were stored all kinds Of trash. When
searched over two thousand dollars in gold and
bank bills were found in different places. Be
sides this II Is said he possessed mortgages
amounting TO IS. 900 or more. lie WAS 30 years
OF age, and his death was due to lack OF nour-
ishment,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
Arrested TOR . Trolley Car Hola-Up.

BOSTON. June 22.-The man who is believed TO
have held up the electric car in Reading on last
Saturday night. and who Is also suspected OF
committing other robberies in the ncighbOrhoo1,
was arrested at 7:30 o'clock tonight by tho
Reading police after q running light. during
which several shots were exchanged. lie Is q
mulatto. and refuses to give his name. He had
o revolver n . oold-chisel when arrested.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
$500 FOR 4 CUBAN BATTERY.

Menry Tudor or Boston Starts . Fund ana
Promises 90 Give Mere.
Benjamin J. Guerra, Treasurer Of the Cuban
revolutionary clubs in the United States, has
received the following letter:
my DEAR SIR Enclosed please find check for
$4oO. which l contribute for the following our
pose: To be the foundation of q fund for the
purchase OF a four-gun battery for the army of
Cuba Libre.' the battery to be named The os-
good Battery and be paid for entirely by non
Kalb, LAFAYETTE, and Paine. l myself propose
to send you q check for 500 within sixty days,
and to further contribute $1,000 within Ave
months. Yours truly. HENRY TUDOR.
HOTEL Plaza, BOSTON. June 20"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
Calhoun to submit, nls report ro-DAy.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 22.-Special Com
missioner Calhoun was at the White House to-
dny and had a long talk with tho President Boz
fore the assembling OF the Cabinet. He will sub
init his written report in the Ruiz case to the
President tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
CHAHDLER'S JOKE.
Some PeFsons Take Seriously His Scheme -
Get . Vote ON Cuba In the House.

WARRINGTON, Juno ~22.-Seator Chandler Of
New Hampshire. the ~satirical professional Jester
Of the Senate, Is the author OF the Quixotic plan
to table the Tariff bill and then adjourn the
Senate for three days at a time until the House
shall pass the Cuban belligerency resolution.
Chandler says there are enough votes in the
Senate to carry out the scheme. which, however.
is simply one OF his periodical jokes, and he 10
and that some people have taken it seriously.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23

With the Tuxedo never wear
a derby-three kinds of straw
hats, but all good, $1.9O, $3.50
and SO.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23
ROGERS, PEEr & Go.

Prince and Broadway.
Warren and Broadway.
Thirty-sccond and Broadway.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-23

..Tuxedos. serge lined. silk facing, eloi silk.iined
throughout, elS and o95.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-08
Hrs. Rebecca p. Allyn.

brief notice of this lady, whose death
was mentioned last week will, it is belev-
ed interest many in our community, where
her youth and married life were passed.
Her father, Samuel Upton, was promi-
nent merchant Of Castine, in the days of its
early prosperity. Afterwards, he removed
to this city, and for several years edited
"The Workingmen's Advocate" federal
newspaper. In 1910, she married Rufus B.
Allyn, Esq, a lawyer Of rare attachments,
of unbending integrity, but Of great eccen-
tricity of character. After his death, in 1851
she removed to Cambridge. Mass, which
has since been her home.
Mrs Allyn possessed strong intellect, a
kind nature, and warm affections. Ever
young in feelings, she retained to tho last a
deep interest in her old friends and early
associations. Courteous in manner, digni-
fed in department, she was emphatcally
"a lady of the old school," Her serene age
was crowned by peaceful and painless de-
parture from life.
Four children Of Mrs. Allyn survive her:
Helen, who married NJ. Gehard Gade of
Stockholm. Sweden; Alice B. of Cambridge
John, a publisher in Boston, and Samuel B.,
who resides in Texas. Her eldest son, Will
liam Bradford, after serving in various posi-
from wounds received at the battle of Peters
burg, Va, While adjutant of the Thirty first
Maine Infantry. J.w.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-08
These figures are taken from oar sac0rnIstnteme
Of the CURRENCY. Washinaton. o.. the abone dntes
Meeting OF E. NJ. c. S. Trustees.

a meeting of the trustees Of the East Maine
held in Bangor, Thursday, July lst, pursuant
to the adjournment of the annual meeting
held some weeks ago at Bucksport. Rev. j
W. Day of Danforth was chosen chairman
r. B. Slower of Bucksport was the secre-
tary of the board. Considerable time was
devoted to discussion of the finances OF
the seminary, which were announced to be
in fully satisfactory condition, 1t was
said that there were forty-two applicants
for the various vacancies on the staff of in
the position Of principal; w. A. Hutchin-
son, Pennington, n. j.; Q. S. Sprague, Bos-
ton, j. W. F. Wilkinson, Railway, n. j.
j. +. Street. Boston; Frank &. Lockwood,
Salt Lake City, John g. Anthony, Boston.
Rev. d. Fl. Sawyer Of Bucksport, who is
now professor in Rust University, Holly
Springs, Miss, was also mentioned for
the place. The selection from the list OF
applicants for one to succeed Principal
Chase was referred to committee consist
ing of Hon. 7. H Wentworth, Bangor
Rev. J. W. Day of Danforth and Rev. d. Ii
Tribou of Boston. This committee will re-
port at meeting to be held later III the
summer. The office of vice-president or as
sistant to the principal, will be discontinued
The place has been held by Prof Charles X
Marsh. who recently resigned to become
principal Of Waterville High school.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-08
Secret Societies.

The regular meeting of Phoenix Lodge, F,
and A. NJ, will be held next Monday
evening.
Canton Pallas, P. NJ, l. o. O F., has
changed its night of meeting to the first
Thursday in each month.
A few members of the Knights of Pythias
order went to Portland yesterday to attend
the Grand Lodge and anniversary exercises.
Belfast Company in uniform and Silver Cross
Lodge will leave by this mornings train.
Several ladies from Belfast will be present.
Silver Cross Lodge. K. of P, has elected
the following officers for the coming term
G. c., Joseph c. Burrows; v c., Rufus G.
Barton; Prelate, Sanford Howard NJ. of W T.,
Arthur G. Whitney; x. Of R. ami S., Free
man NJ. Wood; NJ. of F., c. E. White NJ. OF
E.. Geo R. Poor; NJ. at A, Duncan McAnd-
less l. G., Loren Colcord o. G., Frank w
Prescott.
| A party of Is members of Penobscot En-
campment, |. O. 0. F., went to Searsport
last Thursday evening by Belfast Livery
| Co.'S buck boards, to assist in instituting q
new encampment there. The new organiza
ton starts under very favorable conditions
and is named Charles A. Murch Encamp
ment, in honor of highly respected citizen
of Belfast and member of Sears Lodge Of
| Searsport, now deceased.
The July 1st issue of the Kineo Echo is
mainly devoted to a report of the visiting
knights of St. Johns Commandery of Ban
gor, and their guests of Beauseant Com
mandery of Maiden, Mass. In noting the
success of the Sir knights as anglers the
Echo says: 81. H. Jones of Belfast wa
satisfied with three Takers, weighing
pounds. -
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-08
The Churches.

The Methodist Sunday School Board has
renovated the library and added 81 new
volumes, making a total of 464 volumes in
good condition.
| Services at the Universalist Church next
Sunday will be as follows: Morning worship
with sermon at 10 49, followed by Sunday
school. Young peoples devotional meeting
at O'Clock, led By Miss Bessie Knowlton.
Topic, THE Need of Help from Above and
its Satisfaction
The meeting of the Y. P. S. G. E. will be
held in the Baptist vestry next Sunday
evening at 615 o'clock. Topic, Individual
responsibility for the conversion of the
world, Rom. 9:1-3; 10:1-1315. Leader, Miss
Bertha Knowlton. All young people are
cordially invited to attend.
Services at the Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday. July 18th, will be as fol-
lows: Sermon by the pastor at 10.45 a. NJ. :;
Sunday school at IL M: Junior League
eeting at 40 p. M; Epworth League
meeting at Is; song and prayer service at
Ills. Tuesday evening at 7.3o, prayer meet
ing; Thursday evening, class meetings. A
cordial invitation is extended to strangers
and to persons having no church home.
Rev. Geo. S. Mills begins his vacation this
week, and expects to spend the month in
Boston and with friends in New HAMPSHIRE
and Connecticut. Next Sunday he will be
in Camden and will preach there in ex-
change with Rev. L. D. Evans. The topic
OF the c. e. meeting next Sunday evening
will be: "1ndividual Responsibility for the
Conversion Of the World;'' Rom. 8: Is; 10:
1-15. There will be a preaching service in
the vestry at $50.
Services at the Baptist church next Sun
day will be as usual. The subject of the
pastors morning sermon will be "Tbe mvs-
terry of the God-Man,'' Heb II :16. The
evening sermon will be upon "The Kind OF
men for the Twentieth Century" Jer 81.
The music will be as follows: Morning,
anthem, Hosauna, Fame, alto solo and quar-
tette; duet, II the cross of Christ l glory.
Howe, Mrs. Howes and Mr. Pitcher. Even
ing, selection, chorus solo, selected, Mrs.
Pitcher Chorus rehearsal Saturday evening
80.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-08
The Maine Musical Festival.

Those of our readers who have been inter
ested in the proposed Maine Musical Festival
will be glad to learn that Mr.. w N. r. Chap
man of New York, Director-in-chef for the
Festival, is in Belfast, conducting the re-
hearsals of the local chorus. The members
ing the work under the magic baton of this
magnetic, enthusiastic conductor and If the
concert which is to be given in the Belfast
Opera House tomorrow, Friday, evening is
net big success, our predictions are as
ia Sc as the weather prophesies have been 70 r
have been given by members Of the choruses
in several Of the cities in the State with
great success, notably those given in Bangor
and in Lewiston. The Lewiston journal
estimates the number of people present at
the Lewiston concert at nearly 1000. The
Maine Festival will be great help to the
State, unsteady, and should be strongly
supported by all lovers of music Our read
ers can show their appreciation of the efforts
of the managers to advance our musical in
terests by giving them large and enthusi-
astic attendance on Friday evening. The
members of the Rockland chorus, with the
local chorus, will make a total of about
eighty voices. The following soloists will
appear: Mrs. G. NJ. Barney and DR.. T. E..
Tibbetts of Rockland. Miss Susan E. Dins-
more, Miss Blanche l.. Sullivan and Mr.. B.
A. Roundy of this city.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-08
Belfast SAVINGS Bank,

Notice is hereby given that this Bank has placed
BURGLAR ALARM GONG on its banking block,
which will be tested and rung on every week day
at S.45 A. NJ. The alarm sounded at any other
time indicates that assistance is wanted at the
Bank JOHN H. QjIMBY, Treas
Belfast, May 26, lS97-3m21
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-08

CENTRE MoNTvILLE. Friday morning.
July 9, re destroyed the house, shed and
barn, owned by Mr.. Frank Sanford of Nc
Farlands Corner. Mr.. Sanford built the
fire and then went to his work in the barn.
On his return he found the house in flames,
caused by the falling of the stove pipe. A
few household goods were saved insurance
81 200. e. Miss Marge Rowell attended the
commencement exercises at Colby last week.
miss Madge Thompson closed very sue
cessful term of school in the Centre district
last Friday. Miss Lura Bennett took Sat
urday's boat for Boston, where she will stay
for some time. =. The recent dance at the
Grange Hall was much enjoyed by all who
participated in it. Townsend's orchestra
furnished excellent music. The school in
the Carter district taught by Miss Lucy
Cushman closed last Friday after profitable
term, very satisfactory to both pupils and
superintendent. 1.-The services conducted
by Mr.. and Mrs. Hazel in the Baptist meet
ing house last Sunday were enjoyed by
quite large and appreciative audience
The next meeting will be held Sunday July
18th, at $50 P NJ. The friends of Mr. Roy
Carter were pleased to learn of his recen,
marriage in Maiden, Mass, his present home
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-08
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