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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-17

Armand Castlemary, while singing in
the opera of Martha" at the Metro
politan opera house in New York,
dropped dead in front of the footlights.
The fire loss of the United States and
Canada for the month of January
amounts to $1,000. 700. against $11 ,O4o.-
600 in the same month in 1895.
It is fatty denied at the white house
that President Cleveland, in company
with Mr.. Thurber, is to start on tour
Of the world after his retirement from
Office next month.
An earthquake shock at Brigham
City, Utah, was so severe that the bell
in the courthouse tapped five or six
times.
The supreme court of Iowa says that
the mulct law does not apply to cities
under special charters.
Loren Thurman, living at London
Mills, ILL.,, shot and fatally wounded his
wife and then killed himself. The rea-
son for the crime is unknown.
The Bradley Martin fancy dress ball,
which cost the wealthy lady who gave
it nearly $685. 900, and which has created
much comment because of the cost,
took place in the ballroom of the Wal
dorf hotel in New York.
The annual assembly of the National
League of American Wheelmen began
in Albany, N. Y. with every state in the
union represented except Louisiana.
1t is officially announced that the big
fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons
will occur in Carson, New. March II.
The total exports of domestic prod
ucts during the seven months ended
January 81 last amounted to $422,0SO,-
so2, against S334,s40,611 for the cor
responding period of 1896.
John D. Rockefeller, of New York,
has promised to contribute $250,0OO to-
ward paying off the total Indebtedness
of $4s6,O0O resting upon the Baptist
foreign and home missionary societies.
The New York senate has passed a
bill to make April 81, 1897, Gen. Grants
birthday, half holiday in the state.
j. C. johnson and Jim Crane, cattle
thieves, were killed by officers near
Menardsville, Tex.
Gov. Scofield, of Wisconsin, announced
to the legislature a deficit of over $780,
900 in the state treasury.
Capt. Philo H. McGiffen, former Off
Ger of the Chinese navy, committed sui
eide in New York.
The wife and child of William Lewis,
of Rein beck, Ia, who persisted in bliz-
zard, were killed by the caving in of the
roof of the house in which they lived.
All the mills of the Illinois Steel COM
pany's works at South Chicago started
at full blast, giving 5000 men work.
Mrs. Leland Stanford has decided to
Stanford university her splendid man.
sion in Sam Francisco with all it's con-
tents, valued at 81, 100000.
Isaac B. Potter, of New York, was
elected president of the League of
American Wheelmen at the annual
meeting in Albany. N. Y.
The board of trustees of Washing
ton and Lee university at Lexington,
Va, has unanimously elected William
L. Wilson, postmaster-general, presi-
dent of the university.
An inccndiary fire at Plano, Tex,
burned 50 buildings, including the bust
ness part Of the town. The loss is up
ward of 100000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-17
A Generous Offer.

New York, Feb. 12.-At meeting of
prominent Baptists at the residence of
Mr.. John D. Rockefeller in this city Mr..
Rockefeller promised to contribute the
sum of $250,OOO toward the paying off
of the total indebtedness of $486,000
resting upon the Baptist foreign and
home missionary societies, provided
friends of the societies subscribe the
remainder by July 1 next
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-17
Took His own Life.

ST. Louis, Feb. 1s.-The corpse of Il.
l.. Sharp, aged so years, president of the
keystone Milling company, was found
at Forest Park Friday evening. For
year deceased has been suffering from
nervousness and insomnia. His per-
sonal effects were undisturbed and the
only explanation is suicide.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-17
Catholic Foresters.

Columbus, O., Feb. 13.-The national
convention of the Catholic Order of
Foresters adjourned Friday morning
TO meet at Burlington, VT, in June, 1899,
having adopted the proposed amend
ment in the constitution changing the
convention from annual to biennial.
Thomas H. Cannon, of Chicago, was re-
elected high chief ranger
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-17
Again swept by Flames

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 13.-The town
of Malvern, which was almost wiped
out by fire last July, was visited by
confagration Friday which destroyed
the rebuilt business portion. The loss
will aggregate 100000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Mill.

Carson City, New, Feb. IL. - Dan
Stuart has announced that the fight be-
tween Corbett and Fitzsimmons will
take place in this city March II.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-17
Marquette Club Celebration.

SIuD
The memory of Abraham Lincoln was
honored at night by the Marquette club
at it's banquet in the Auditorium hotel.
Over 500 guests sat down to the tables.
The occasion was notable because of
the presence of the governors of Mich
igan, Rhode Island, Iowa, West Virginia
and Indiana. Gov. Tanner, of Illinois,
was unable to be present, and was rep
resented by Lieut.. Gov. Northcote. Gov.
Hastings was expected to be present
and speak for Pennsylvania to the
toast: "The Duties of Citizenship" but
on account of the destruction of the
state house he was compelled to send
his regrets. This was the quadrennial
entertainment of republican governors
of the United States. President De
Witt, of the Marquette club, presided
at Friday nights banquet. The toasts
| and speakers were as follows:
Welcome to Illinois," Lieut.. Gov. North
cote; welcome to Chicago" Mayor George
B. Swift; Abraham Lincoln A. ]. Bev-
eridge, of Indiana; THE Grand Old Party"
Gov. Lipptt, of Rhode Island; "Iowa-They
Said She Was Doubtful" Gov. F. M. Drake,
of Iowa 1.-THE New Old Dominion" Gov
Atkinson, of West Virginia; 1.-The Farm
er In Politics." Gov Mount, of Indiana
illinois, William E. Mason, senator
elect; Municipal Reform" Gov. Hazen s.
Pingree, of Michigan; 1.-THE Great North
west" F. A. Briggs. of North Dakota.
New York Celebrates.
New York, Feb. 13.-Over all the pub
houses in the city Friday the stars and
stripes f1oated in honor of Lincoln.
Most of the stores were closed, and
business was almost entirely sus-
pended, and the snow came to add to
the general holiday air. The repub-
lican club gave dinner at the Waldorf
Friday night.
At Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 13.-The
fifth annual banquet of the Lincoln club
was held in Sweets hotel Friday even
ing and was of more than local interest
from the fact that Gonzales de Quesada,
charge d'affaires of the Cuban repub-
lie at Washington, was present and
made one of the principal addresses.
Indiana's Tribute.
indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 13.-The In
uicnlA VI 1hC Ivy ION
celebrated the anniversary of the birth
of Lincoln Friday night with banquet
at the Commercial club. Gen. Lew
Wallace presided and appropriate and
eloquent addresses were made by
United States Senator-elect Charles w.
Fairbanks and others.
At the Martyrs Tomb.
Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 13.-Friday be-
ing the anniversary of the birth of Lin
coin, the banks of the city and the state
department were closed. Appropriate
exercises were held at the public
schools and the sarcophagus at the
tomb of the great emancipation was dec
Grated with flowers sent in by citizens.
At Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 13.-Lin-
coins birthday was commemorated in
this city by a banquet given at the
West hotel by the Minnesota COM
nandery, order of the Loyal Legion.
There were 800 guests in attendance.
The principal addresses were delivered
by Gen. John C. Black, of Chicago,
commander of the Illinois commandery,
on abraham Lincoln" and by Arch
bishop John Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-13

principles by making a deal Of this kind
they will nnd out what the rank and me
think OF 1t on the night of election rms
Is the verdict Of all our best men win
whom I have communicated.
Prof Rateman. the wcll-known leader,
was also called upon, but was very re-
served ana chary about expressing him
self He said:
Il do not care to be interviewed about
this matter My views on the subject OF
fusion are too well-kn0wn 10 be repcate"
here. / have IA high regard for Dr.. Ian
caster and am not yet prepared 10 believe
that he will sell himself quite as cheap!
as this have nothing more to say
When asked il he would make any
speeches in that district in case a fusion
deal was brought about. Prof. Batemau
replied in a negative that was far mort
expressive am emphatic than ii wa
classical.
More than a score OF other Popullst
were visited and with the same result il
every instance. They are all down On N,
proposed deal. IL is evident that there
is a nice row brewing in the Populist
camp and that the ahest and most sa-
ga1dous leaders Of the party are dead
against any more fusion. AS these men
are the best lighters in the party, Or.
Lancaster and his friends have got a
lively job before them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-13

Mr.. j. A. Bartlett of Rumford Center
gives the Times the following anecdote
which he vouches for: His sister Mrs.
Harriet c. kidder. who lives south OF
he river at Rumford Center, has pet
pug dog, to which she is accustomed to
talk the same as to a member of the
family. Recently she addressed Cute.
for that is the dogs name, as well as
nature, something after this manner
Now, Cute, isn't it about time for you
to go down to the Falls again and see
Marie?" referring to the little daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. f. f. Bartlett. Soor
after this Cute was missed at his home
Meantime he put in an appearance Al
the store of F.. Il. Bartlett, the jeweler
and waited around until supper time
following him to his home. Cute pro.
longed his visit from saturday night
until Monday. then returned home.
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BITS OF MAINE NEWS.

The rains this month give good assur-
ance Of a fine hay crop.
Portland needs new rifle range. says
Rifle Inspector harrington.
A Bucksrort horse committed sulcid.
the other day, strangling himself with
the halter
Halowell no sooner is assured Of an
annex TO her handsome library than
she wants new city hall.
Saco has bonded it's city debt at
per cent. and arranged for paying
81, 500 a year until the debt rs wiped
out.
The Kineo Echo, a new publication to
he devoted to the Moosehead region, is
TO be published this summer by
James 5. Rowe of Bangor
The final survey for the electric rail-
way u Stoneham and South Water
ford is completed, but as to the outcome
of the enterprise many are in doubt.
\ master painter told the Portland
Argus that there are more different jobs
in his line in that city at the present
than there has ever been before for
years.
A Bath woman was frightened At
what she took TO be a ghost in the
pantry; then she was mad when she
discovered it to be her hopeful clad in
nightgown and eating jam.
The memorial sermon before Grover
Post. G. \. r., Fryeburg. will be de-
livered by Rev. Lyman Abbott OF
Brooklyn. n. Y, and the address by
Rev. Samuel Worcester Of Portland.
There is in Lewiston a very flourish
ing Children's Society of the American
Revolution. and the children who are
members of the society are the envy OF
all the rest who are not eligible for
membership.
The Clionea Club of Fairfield has de-
cided. as il does not hold any more
meetings until autumn, to place its his
tories and reference books in the library
bookcase for the use of the public
through the summer.
The offer of premiums by the CAM
den Land Company for the finest flower
garden visible from the streets ana
highways of Camden and LineolnVliie
the coming summer is new induce
meng for the beautifying of the town.
Sewell Staples and Ephraim Godine
PASSED through Canton the other day
with a drove of 10 head of white-faceo
cattle They We're purchased in the
towns of Hartford and Sumner by Mt.
Blanchard of Wilton. 1t is an unusual
sight. nowadays, to see such droves OF
cattle.
An undertaken tells the Bath lnde
pendent that during the past four
months the number of deaths in balh
have been double that of 1896 for the
same period and that the mortality III
Woolwich has been of greater pefeeh-
tage than Baths. Deaths have been
chiefly Of elderly people.
The alleged shortage case of the town
of Limington against ex-Town Treas
urer Leonard j. Strout has finally Deem
settled. and the committee appointed
by the town to look into the case mas
signed papers acknowledging satisids
ton for the alleged mistakes IN the ao
counts of the treasurer
A weir fisherman of West Woolwleh
set his nets i'm his weir last week anu
not supposiiH the shad had arrived
didn't visit the weir until "Wednesday
last. Then he went TO see now ma,
tiers We're. In his nets were 500 shau'
which he shipped TO Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-13

To, the mayor and aldermen of the sew
oral cities. selectmen of the several
towns. and assessors of the several
plantations in the Third Congressional
District, greeting:
Whereas, a vacancy now exists in the
representation of this State In the Con-
gress of the United States, by the death
of Hon. Seth l.. Milliken, member from
the Third District and,
Whereas, the constitution of the United
States and the law of this State provide
that whenever vacancies shall occur in
the representation in Congress, the Gov
ernor shall cause precepts to issue TO the
MAYORS and aldermen of the several
cities. selectmen of the several towns,
and assessors of the several plantations
within the district i'm which the vacancy
Is. directing and requiring them to cause
the Inhabitants of their respective cities,
towns and plantations, qualified therefor,
to assemble and give their votes for a
representative in Congress to NIL such
vacancy, you are hereby, in the name OF
the State of Maine. required, in the man.
ner in which the law directs the calling
of meetings for elections, to notify and
warn the inhabitants of your cities, towns
and plantations aforesaid. duly qualified
to vote for representatives in the Legis-
lature of this State, to assemble on the
third Monday of June, A. d. 1897, being
the twenty-1irst day of said month. to
give their votes in said meetings for a
representative to the Congress of the
United States from said Third District
And you, the said mayors, aldermen
selectmen and assessors, in conducting
said election and In making your records
and returns of the same, are hereby di-
rected to fully comply with all the pro-
visions of the law of the State of Maine,
relating to the election of State and
county officers, and known as the Austria
liam ballot law.
Given at the Executive Chamber In
Augusta, this twenty-third day of
April, in the year of our Lord one
thousand, eight hundred and ninety
seven, and in the one hundred and
twenty first year of the independence
of the United States of America.
LLEWEULYN POWERS.
BY the Governor:
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
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The House sent that Senate amend :
ment, to annul the forestry order, to Il
committee of conference, but it is not
hope that the order will be allowed to
go into effect. However, if the reasons
for defeating it are not given more spe-
officially than they have been, the pub
lie will scarcely be satisfied. They
want to see the order, if it be imperfect
amended, but they do not want to see
the reservation again opened to those
who care nothing for the future, pro
vded they can get a dollar out of to-
day.
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!. n "a Re . Nine Days wonder7

Is the war between Greece and Tur-
key to pass away like subject for nine
days wonder? People. generally, had
hoped that Greece would win, that In
some inexplicable and unforetold man
ner a just retribution for past cruel
ties would seek and find the power OF
the Turk ard humble it in the dust.
The irrepressible prophet CT universal
war was in high glee, and his contrl-
buttons to current literature were in
demand and commanded a premium.
Now Greece has been forced into q
disgraceful submission. To be sure, her
sons have borne out the evidence Of
preceding generations that cowardice
is not an Hellenic weakness; never
theless,s the public that hoped for so
much from Greek valor. though poorly
equipped ana eXecrably generated,
turns away, sick at heart. The Turk,
ought to be glutted with blood, but
seems to only have his appetite whet-
ted fer more, while he has recovered
at least a part Of the old-time insolence
with which he went after blood wher-
ever he might expect to find it. He is
troublesome. No one knows what the
diplomats think of the outcome. OF
course, they pretend to be nightly
pleased. and assume all the credit for
stopping further eifusion of blood
when, as a matter of fact, but for theif
mistakes and intrigues the war would
never have occurred. And through i,
all the sufferings of the impoverished
common people CT Thessaly. Eprus and
Greece itself seem to have been over
looked. Those people are hungry and
|cold They are exposed to the ravages
of the Turkish troops that have now
grown so insolent in their success that
Their ravages are of greater frequency
Greeks would have been the same old
Greeks if they had been given oppor-
ltunity But they have had placed over
them an alien dynasty that surrounded
itself with hatterers and leeches and
| burdened the impoverished people in
peace and led them on the retreat when
| the enemy appeared. The Powers
which now assume the role of peace
makers, allowed Turkey to take more
territory on the border than belonged
| to her by right Of settlement at the
close of the previous war; otherwise
her advance through the mountain
passes might not have been so success
| full this time. But Turkey wants more
| territory and q handsome indemnity
| and according to the usages of war
| fare is entitled to it. How is it posi-
| BILE? Greece has not the territory now
money with which TO pay the indem-
nifty, nor credit on which to borrow the
money on terms not positively ruinous
Can all this be peacefully settled
| VIII Turkey submit to be led away by
| the ear from the prize for which she
fought? 1t seems so, although some
assume to see portents.
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Third District Convention.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State

1t was a representative gathering OF
trict that assembled at Waterville, with
full ranks, yesterday, to nominate a
successor to the late Congressman
Milliken. The proceedings of the con-
vention were characterized by harmony
and enthusiasm. Never were the Re
publicans of the district moreeunited in
their devotion to party principles than
they are today. They may be de-
pended upon to enter vigorously into
the work of the canvass and roll up a
rousing majority for their candidate.
The eloquent tributes paid the mem
DRY of Mr. Milliken, showed the strong
hold he had upon the affections of the
members Of his party whose political
advocated, and whose interests he
served, in common with those of
the members of all parties, with
conspicuous ability and fidelity in
the National House of Representatives
during the long period of IA years. The
people of the Third district may wei
cherish the memory of his distinguished
career in the life of our State, and il
the councils of the nation.
But Events move on, and the living
must move with them" Only a few
more weeks remain before the specia
election called by Governor Powers t.
fill the vacancy occasioned by Mr.. Mil
liken's death. There must be no feel
ing of over confidence among the Re
publcans of the Third District. Ever!
effort should be made, not only to brins
out a full vote at the polls, but to per
feet and strengthen the party organi
cation for the contests of the future.
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VOICES Of THE PRESS.
A Serious Charge.
lWhig and Courier.l

It now appears that the Senate may
9,ave another sugar scandal to investi-
cate Walter Wellman, the correspon-
dent of the Chicago Times-Herald, states
over his own name that "a certain pro
ker in this city filed an order for JUN
shares of sugar stock in Wall street.
Ills customers were three Crlted states
senators. The profit on the transaction
vas about $50. 600. The same correspoh-
dent adds: at is pretty well understood
That senators who were able to get in
ide information concerning the sugar
schedule in the finance committee reNl-
sion have been buying in Wall street for
II week or more They were specializing
on Il sure thing This is SERIOUS
charge specifically made and can hardly
+ DE ignored by the Senate.
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The Chautauquan.

The May Chautauquan may well be
styled Il "Victpr Hugo number" as there
are five entertaining articles devoted TO
his life and works. They are The Story
of Victor Hugo. Victor Hugo as a
Poet" 'sTugo's Les Miserables' " Char
acteristics of Hugo's Work and Ca
reer.' and 'tAt Victor Hugc's House. y"
Appropriate Illustrations add to the read
er's pleasure. as do also the eight beau-
tiful illustrations of street Scenes in
Paris" othec noteworthy articles are
Modern Military Ballooning,' 'Arctic
Bird $ Nesting" Maryland Memories.
George w. Cable Beautiful Flowers
Cor Your Garden" and 1.-THE Care of a
HOMO ANiarV."
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Oxford.
NORWAY.

At the special meeting of the Norway
village corporation. it was voted To pu
in the Stevens fire alarm system a
once. at a cost of $S05. A sum of 500
was voted to be raised by taxation this
year for mt purpose. There will b,
five fire alarm boxes, with several mile
of wire to connect with bells. The cleo
trio light poles will be used.
PARIS.
The assessors of the South Paris vii
lage corporation find the total valua
ton of property in the corporation I,
be 1923, 1872, an increase of about S5o,00'
over last year. Number of voters, 395
Rate of corporation tax. 3A mills.
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There is a marked difference Of opin-
ion respecting the relative revenue
left it and as the Senate cominittee LETT
it. Chairman Dingley gives goot
grounds for the belief that is in hin
that the Senate tinkerins has reduced
rather than increased the revenue ca
acity of the measure, aside from tn
tea and beer schedules.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-13

An interesting session of the Penobscot
association of the Y. u. c. L. was held at
Old Town, May 10. The union comprises
the young peoples societies of the Uni
yersalist churches of Bangor, Old Town,
Orono and East Eddington. The follow
ing papers Were read Kindness. Miss
Bernice Rowe. Bangor: what Can We
Do For Our Home Church,? Miss Dan
forth. Bangor; ''Personal Responsibility
in the Y. z. C. u Miss Trask. Bangor:
For Christ and His Church. Miss Fan
ME Moshcr. Orono; Rev f. F. Pember OF
Bangor. delivered an address upon the
subject Onward The next meeting
will be held at Orono the last week in
July.
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The Review of Reviews

for May has q number of interesting and
timely special articles in addition to Its
always ably edited departments. The
special articles include The Chancellor
of the French RepublicGabriel Haao-
taux." Great Summer Gatherings of
1897. The New Editor-in-Chief Of the
Constitution. THE United States and
the Fur Seals" ana 'The Real Condition
Of Cuba To-day" These articles are. with
one exception. fully illustrated. The reg
ular iepar. ments. are if possible. Of more
than the usual interest and value not
ably The Progress of the World. Re
cord Of Current Events" and The Tur-
kish Question in Recent Caricature.'