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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
BRIEFLY TOLD.

| Inc steamer Labrador arrived at
Neville Sunday.
fresident Mckinley and family at
| uenueu church at the Metropolitan
Me0nooist church yesterday. A large
crowd We're outside the door to catch a
glimpse of him.
Saturday night Policeman Henry Tame
was shot and killed by Walter Merritt, a
bougn and gambler at Hopkinsville, KY,
VINO was in turn was killed by two
policemen. Merritt was drinking and
had been disorderly. Tame tried to arrest
him.
IL is reported that President Mckinley
has offered national committeeman Hem
~ y. Payne the appointment as ambas-
sador to Germany.
A fatal sparring match occurred at
cheyenne, Wyo., Thursday night. The
principals were Privates O'Shay and
6ollife OF the Sth U. S. Infantry sta
toned here In the first round O'Shay
struck Gollite blow below the ear,
Killing him instantly. The spectators
say that Gollite was dead before he
struck the floor. O'Shay is under arrest
and will be tried for murder.
The fishermen reported to have been
carried out onto the lake at Bay City
Mich., by floating ice, have been waited
BACK to shore again and are safe
despatch from Vienna says the
Russian government has despatched a
circular note to the six Powers proposing
that each of them send Immediately 2, 600
troops to Crete In order to effectually
occupy the island and compel the Greek
troops to withdraw. The Powers are
consid ring the proposal. cid
Lieut.. +. e. Sawyer, U. s. N, who is
suffering from burns received in Pitts
burg. Pa, Thursday, in gas explosion
in one of the foundries there, while he
was inspecting steel, is in critical con-
dition. Nc one except the members Of his
family is allowed to see him.
Sylvester. Scoyill, the newspaper re-
porter released from jail at Sanota
Spiratus, Thursday, arrived at Havana
on Sunday.
Loui Way Shee, aged %. Chinaman,
was arrested in Boston Sunday for en-
bezzling $4,000 from s. L. Luns company.
importers OF Chinese and Japanese goods.
For about three years Loui has been
cashier and hookkesper for the firm. He
confessed to member of the firm and
offered to pay $500 to settle the matter,
but his offer was refused.
Row Tceac I.oncipofc rosi.co4s.~
pastor of the Park street church of Bos-
ton, was read yesterday by Rev. Mr..
Sheath.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

by local application as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
amed i eondtion Of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed
you have rumbling sound or Imperfect hear
the result ard unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be DESTROYED forever;
b e eases ont Of ten arr inamsd coSdiion ~
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness caused by ea.arrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure. Send FOR
circulars; free. vo-co
asS~ Sold by Druggists, Toe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
WESTBROOK.

Wawenock tribe, I. o. R. NJ, will
work the warriors degree upon two
candidates at their regular meeting We'd
nesday evening.
The football association wi IL give their
second "smoker" at their club rooms on
Scotch Hill, Friday evening. A fine Fro
gramme has been arranged and good
time is expected. Messrs. Richard Con-
nors, Peter Jameson, Michael Wallace
and John Connors are the committee of
arrangements
The Rockanleecook minstrels of Deer
ing will give an entertainment at Odd
Fellows hall, Thursday evening.
Mr.. M. S. Spear & Son of Standish
were the guests of Mr.. j. F. Spear Sun
day.
Mr. Mahlon Jordan of Saco was the
guest of relatives in the city yesterday.
Wawenock tribe, I. o. r. nj. cleared
$50 from their annual ball, last Friday
evening.
The electrics were able to run very close
to scheduled time yesterday despite the
large amount of snow that fell.
The annual report of the overseers of
the poor will make very gratifying
showing this year. The conditions of the
city the past year has made great de-
mands upon them but By diligence and
business methods they have been able to
keep very close to their small appropria-
ton. Every claim has been thoroughly
Investigated and while every worthy de-
mand has been met, none Of the city
money has been allowed to be misspent.
The Tufts college mandolin and guitar
club is to give an entertainment in Cum
berland hall, Tuesday evening.
Rev. II. B. Payne preached the second
in his series of Lenten sermons yesterday
morning. The subject was "Stress of
Temptation.
The Westbrook Electric Light and
Power company are putting in four So
horse power generators into their station
in this city to replace the apparatus lost
at the time of the freshet last year.
The following class parts have been
assigned to members of the seniors class
Of the Westbrook High school: Vale
dictory, Mildred Warren; salutatory, Hat
tie Phillips; prophecy, Ethel Cloudman:
history, Dana Bailey; poem, Blanche Bar
bour. The remaining parts will be as
signed at a later date.
Mrs. f. G. Wentworth and Mr.. Stillman
Wentworth left yesterday for New Mil
ford. Conn. to join Mr.. r. G. Went.
worth. He will be removed to his home
in this city as soon as his condition viii
permit.
The new city council will hold it's first
regular meeting this evening. The
several committees will then be appoint
ed.
The schools closed last Friday for the
regular spring series.
+ Electric roads are the all absorbing TOP
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

In the rear of the factory toward the
north and adjoining IL was small shed
in which the SCOT and ashes from the
boilers were placed when these were
cleaned out. Once before, some months
ago, small fire had been started in this
shed, presumably from hot coal, but
the blaze was extiDguished without
damage. Saturday night the wind was
blowing quite sti6y from the northwest,
and 1t is supposed that The ire started
in this she'd, and famed by the wind,
was communicated to the factory. Con-
ductor Swan SAID that when he first saw
the fire it seemed to be confined to the
rear of the building and to the stitching
room. The wind was from such quar-
ter that it was only matter of few
minutes before the whole building was
ablaze and only the quickest kind of
work could possibly have saved it,
even when the fire was first sean.
Engineer Knight and Foreman G. G..
Fogg left the building Saturday after
noon about 5 o'clock and at that time
the fires in the boilers were banked
and there was no other fire about the
building.
Mr.. Il. P. hawkins, the owner Of the
factory, had been in Portland during the
evening and reached home little after
10 O'Clock. Every thing was all right
then.
The books and valuable papers of the
factory were stored in the safe in the
Office and it is feared that these may have
been destroyed, as the safe was small
one and may not prove to be fire proof.
The work of the Deering fire depart
ment was highly commendable under
the circumstances. and Chief Engineer
Peck aud his men deserve credit for their
zeal and efficient work in saving the
other buildings which were threatened
During the fire it was reported that
one man, spectator. whose naIue
could not be learned. had lost AN eye,
which was gougel out by the end of a
ladder. Superintendent of Fire Alarms
Moody was present at the fire and rem
dered valuable assistance in preventing
the wirss from being destroyed.
Mr.. Hawkins was unable to say wheth-
er or not he should rebuild. He said the
fire came at most unfortunate time for
him and that his loss would be heavy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
Those Of the Practical Christianity olas


interested in Mrs. Van Anderson IS
coming here for Wednesday evening,
March IL. are requested to meet at Mrs
e. L. Bakers. SAT Congress street, this
afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
The Mutual Improvement club will
meet with Mrs. o. r. Wish. As Deering
street Monday, March 18th. Mrs. l.. M.
N. Stevens will give talk ON Parlia.
mentary law.
In consequence of the bad weather, the
Portland Theosophioal society held ut
enquirer's meeting Sunday afternoon. Al
7.3O p. m. there was small attendance
end an informal discussion was held
The subject announced was postponed
till next Sunday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
MUSIC AND DRAMA,
Wilbur Opera COMPANY.

The Wilbur Opera Company. with its
seventy hlgh-cass artists, it's complete
ils5 OF comic operas and standard on es,
us magnificent high-art living pictures
will remain another week at the Port
lana sheatre. matinee every day. Man
ager wilbur has gone TO considerable ex-
pense this season in the revival of num-
Der OF the standard operas of long ago.
ana mas added to his already extensive
repertoire such standard works as "Mar-
tha' Mariana, Faust" etc., and
presents. them on scale commensurate
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE RECORDER DYER.

BEFORE RECORDER DYER.
acknowledgements Coffin. Intoxica-
ton; thirty days in the city house of cor
rection.
James F. Ragau. INVESTIGATION; thirty
days in the county Jail. Suspended
during good behavior.
VIM. Connors. Intoxication; ten days
in the county jail.
Frank Morgan. Intoxioation: thirty
days in the county Jail. Suspended
during good behavior to take pledge for
one year.
Peter F. Mcdonald Cruelty to
animals; continued for sentence.
Peter F. Mcdonnell Cruelty to
animals; fined $40 and costs. Paid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
4oynn1nrmn1. ADvnnrezans1z
j. r. LIBBY. ). z. LIBBY.
CHILDREN ASK QUESTIONS.

Rather They don't do anything else from the time they
begin talk until they get to be about eleven years old
know than you door think they do Ask questions of
they ask questions that's how to learn that's how they
get the best part Of their education The teacher who tells
them that Virginia bounded by Maryland and that Australia
bounded by the Kangaroo only giving them small part
of their training for life They want to know how long canary
bird lives And if you say dont bother me' you kill the
spirit of inquiry in their minds Ii you look at the spract
cal and useful tables in the New Standard American En-
cyclopeda you find table of the .e period of birds and
the question Better yet let the children take
the book and find for themselves the questions
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
No Marshal Appointed,

1t was reported on the street Saturday
evening the great question which is
agitating the minds of many Portland
citizens was settled and that a new city
marshal had been selected. Mayor Ran
dali told PREES man late Saturday
evening that there was no truth in the
rumor, and Mayor Randall knows
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15

Jos IN Westbrook at present All feel that
the prospects that the Legislature will
grant the charter for the Westbrook,
Windham and Harrison road are quite
encouraging at present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
nAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by PRESS
Correspondents.
NORTH YARMOUTH,

Hast North Yarmouth, March 13.-Mr.
l.. A. Thurston of Cumberland Centre,
mad very narrow escape from death here
this forenoon. at the railroad crossing at
Dunn's store. AS Mr.. Thurston, with
his team neared the crossing he did not
notice fast approaching freight train.
The engine struck his horse, throwing it
about twenty feet, managing it terribly.
Ills wagon was also somewhat de-
molisheh. Mr.. Thurston jumped just in
time to escape being hit by the engine.
This is the fourth horse that has been
killed here within the past few years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
Tid3ef0rd Officers RenOminated,

Biddeford. March 13,-At the Citizens
caucus tonight all the subordinate off
GERS elected last year were renominated.
Attempts were made to break the slate,
but without avail,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
Sixteen People Overcome by Gas.


Boston, March 13-Sixtcen people W ere
overcome by gas on Armstrong street,
Roxbury, about 6 o'clock th is morning
at Nos. ~, IA and 16. The leak is sup
posedAto have been caused by a break in
the gas main of the BrookIine Gas Com
pany. Thsre are no gas jets in these
houses, and the gas is supposed to have
entered the cellar. They are three
family houses. The victims were taken
with violent vomiting and sick head
aches. A physician was called and at
tended them, and all are out of danger.
There are two gas mains In the street
owned by the Brookline Company and
the Roxbury Company. The occupants
of Nos. 2 and II on the opposite of the
street smelled the odor of the gas Most
Of the people overcome are Germans.
Investigating the Explosion.
Boston, March 13.-President Burrage
of the gas company was the principal
witness this morning at the inquest of
the death of tho Kev. W. A. Start one
of tho victims of the disastrous gas ex-
plosion of March 4. His testimony occu-
pied the greater portion of the forenoon.
Nearly all the witnesses summoned for
today's session were from the office of
the gas company. The inquest will be
tcontinued on Monday with representa-
ives of the construction company and the
city present.
Firs Marshal Whitoomb had but one
witness to testify at his office this morn.
ing. Then he adjourned until Monday.
Thieves Who Feasted at Their Nocturnal
Labors.
Providence r. l., March 13.-Two
burglaries were committed here curly
this morning and again the crooks have
escaped arrest. The places entered were
the residences of Roger F. Young on
Manning street and Councilman Howard
G. Sturges on Manning and Hope streets.
AT MIR. Young's residence the burglars
forced kitchen window and after re-
CALLING themselves with cigars and
liquors. proceeded to loot the sleeping
rooms intending to pack up the silver
ware last. They got small amount of
money In the servant girls room and
then came down to the second floor,
where they took Mr.. Young's watch and
chain valued at $3.50. They proceeded to
pack up the solid silver ware, of which
nearly 81, 600 worth was on the sidehoard,
but by some means became alarmed and
fed via tina front door. A few minutes
later, just after clock, they forced
window on Councilman Sturges's porch
and gained access to the dining room
from which they took sixteen pieces of
solid silver including three cups of the
value of $50 each and all worth about
$500. Here they ate and drank moro, and
smoked cigars, but one of the household
was wakened and her cries aroused Mr..
Sturges who fred shot from recover
at the feslng thieves but did not hit
them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
ALFRED.

Alfred, March 14.-Hon. H. Fl. Bur-
bank of Saco will lecture in the town
hall, Alfred, Monday evening, March 10,
on the Battle of the Crater and Prison
Life. Mr.. Burbank is well known as an
interesting speaker, and he kindly gives
this lecture for the benefit of Mussabesic
lodge, I. o. g. L.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-15
Thomas w, Henry.

Boston. March 13.-Thomas Henry. the
famous cornetist, died suddenly of heart
disease, aged 46.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
wISCONSIN'S RESOURCES

are attracting general attention, and its
railroads furnish the means TO develop
them. The IimitlcsS iron ore deposits OF
the Penokee and Gogebic iron Ranges
provide abundant opportunity Tor the
establishment of Iron Furnaces and gen
eral iron working industries. Hardwood
timber in great quantities. attracts manu-
features of all wood articles, including
Furniture, WoOdenware, Slaves, Head
ings, Hoops and Neneering; the Granite
and Lime Stone quarries are attracting
attention, as their quality is unsurpass-
ed for fine building work and strong
lime. Numerous Clay, kaolin and Mari
bedy furnish the best material for Tile,
Brick and Pottery.
All OF these ma tprjal are located along
the line of the WISCONSIN CEN
TRIAL, and any one who desires to To-
cate manuiactory is requested to write
us, as we desire to confer with everyone
who wants good location with facili-
ties for reaching markets everywhere.
w. ii. KILLEN, {. l.. WELLINGTON,
Industrial Commissioner. Traffic Manager.
H.. WHlTcOMB,
Genera Manager.
rIE WAI1KEE WIS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04

IN CIRCUIT COURT Villas COUNTY
The First National Bank OF
RhineIander, Ca corporation)
Plaintiff.
vs.
Edward Rraznll, Maggie Brazell
his wife, +. j. Deckert and r. b.
Walsh, DEFENDANTS.
BY virtue of and pursuant to iudg-
mpnt of FORECLOSURES sale, rendered and
entered by the above named cOnrt III the
above entitled action, III favor Of the
above named plaintiff and against the
above named defendants, on the 3D. NY
OF September. 1895, shall offer for sale
aud sell al public anction, to the highest
bidder. on the 18th day of December
1896. at the front door of the cOnrt
hous in the village of Eagle Riv in
Villas County. State of wisconsin. at 5
O'Clock in the afternoon of said day, th'
ollcwing described real estate, to witt
Lots number eleven 1D and twelve
(12) in Block number one % of the re-
corded plat of the north eaSt quarter of
the north west quarter OF Section num-
Der thirty three (35). i'll township num-
Der (40) north, OF Range number ten
1O) east, in the village Of Eagle River,
in the county OF Villas and state of wiz
consin. to satisfy said Judgment, with
costs and expenses of sale.
Dated October 22nd, 1896.
GEORGE O'CONNOR,
Sheriff OF Villas TO-, wis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
HERE'S A NEW COUNTY,!
NEW HOPES! NEW OP-
PORTUNTTIES!
THE LAND OF SUNSHINE
AND. PLENTY.
MILD CLIMATE, FERTILE SOIL
CHEAP. LANDS.

The building of the Kansas City, Pitts
burg & Gulf Railroad-Port Arthur
Route-has opened up country in
Western Missouri and Arkansas that
cannot be exc, He'd IA an agricultural and
fruit growing country. No other count
nv in America presents SO many golden
opportunities to the homeseeker, manu-
fartrrer or sppculator. 1t is Il land Of
sunshine and plenty, where Won can
work out OF doors Il moths III the
wear instead of & months. No hot winds
in summer, no billiards. in winter.
Lands are cheap along this new line OF
road, because this country has hereto
fore been remote from railroad. Climate
mild, pleasant and healthy.
You should also see The new division
town of MEN A, POLK CO., ARK.
1t is i, good illustration OF what plnck
and enterprise can do-buiId 81 city $500
peoples in 80 days Mena is sur ounded
BIZ q tributary country capable Of sus-
tanning citv Of 100, 900 people
Homesepker's tichrts-one fare for the
round trip, plus $2.0O-can be bought
at all principal northern and eastern
railroad points On>Nov. 18th, Dec. LIST
and ! 9Th, Don't miss these opportuni-
ties.
For full information. address
r. A. HORNBECK.
Land Commissioner,
18th and Wyandotte SITS.
Kansas City, MO.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
G. n. w. Ry.
17201.
Local.

Attached to the check was small tag
on which was written:
Found after thawing OF snow on a
glazer, December 1892, on top Of Coal
Bluff go 30' north latitude Alaska, near
P. $. w. Co. Station. Found by sailor
on u. S. Steamer Bear"
BY the baggage checking system of the
road it was easy to ascertain that the
baggage had been checked By man
named Hermann Radtke, from Chicago,
H.. on February u, 1890 to Council
Bluffs, Iowa. AT the latter station the
baggage lay unclaimed until May 10,
1891, when it was brought to Chicago
and sold at public auction for $3.50.
During all these years there has been
nothing discovered to penetrate the
mystery as to how the bit Of brass came
to be found way up i'll Uncle SANS frigid
north western territory.
What became OF Herman Radjke?
Why did he leave his effects behind at
Council Bluffs and what was fate? All
these are questions which the North
Western people have asked over and over
again. Several times inquiries have been
made at Chicago in the hope that the
holder Of check No 1921 may have had
relativce who could throw some light on
Radtke's movements after he checked the
trunk, but each effort has proved futile
The Pioneer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
SECRET OF A BRASS TAG.

Hermann Radtke was not satisfied
He had that indefnabe restless feeling
explained as the invisible
force which is constantly pushing a man
from behind, impelling him forward, and
: without which there would be no pro
gress, Possessing that common trait Of
the Teutonic race, the desire to better
his condition, resulting so often III emf
grafton to Americas, Radtke bethought
himself OF the far west and the mider
. cline of the Pacific slope. His friends
had told him of the prairie Schooner"
- OF years agOne, when weeks We're con
: sumed in the long tedious overland jour
ney; but he had read of theimprovements
in travel following the advent OF the iron
horse, accordingly, after inquiry con
corning the best route. he purchased a
ticket VIA the Chicago, Union Pacific {,
Northwestern line, paying only $6. 90
additional for a completely equipped
double berth in one OF the upholstered
tourists sleeping cars which leaves CHI
cago every day in the year via the Chica-
go & NORTHEASTERN Railway. He could
have checked his baggage through TO
destination, but for somereason checked
it to Council bluffs, receiving Claim Check
No. 172O1 ,-"and thereby hangs a tale. "
The Chicago & Northwestern general
baggage office has an unsolvnd mytsery
the secret of check No. 17201 or what
became of Hermann Radtke?
Che matter has mystifed the North
Western people during the last three
years and more 1t WAS revived by the
recent turning up Of a check from desk
drawer which was being cleaned out.
In the spring of 1898 the general bag
gage office received from San Francisco
an ordinary brass baggage check stamped
as fellows:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
CHEAP EXCURSIONS To TIE WEST
AND SOUTH.

On November II. December l and Is,
1896, the North Western line will sell ex-
cur;.ion tickets, with favorable time
limits, to large number OF points in the
west and south ut very low rates. For
tickets and full particulars apply f
agents of the Chicago & Nnrtl-Nts;.
Railway.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
Letter LIST.

List OF letters remaining in the post
office at Eagle River, December 81, 1896,
persons calling for same will please say
advertised
Lewis Alexander G.. A. Lett
Miss Tile Adams Mrs. l.. Prato
All BIango W. \. Profit
Fred Gokey Jack Pepper
James H. Gorden Charlie Ross
Ed. Larson Chris. i. Samp-
son.
Mrs. s. Landreck A. Wiles
S. w. SMITH. p. NJ.
-
-WANTED.-A young man OF good
appearance Ito represent The Star Ac-
cident Company, of Chicago, in this city
and vicinity. Good commission ALLOW ed
All classes of risks taken Address,
T. S. QUINCY,
Star Accident Insnranc 90.
Chicago, III.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.

On December "a, %, 81. 1895. and
January j ), 1896, the Chicago & North
Western R'y will sellexcursion tickets at
low rates to pointson the North Western
Line and Union Pacific System within
200 miles of selling station, good Tor re-
turn passage until January 4. 1897.
For tickets and full information apply to
agents Chicago { North-Western Ry.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
Wanted An Idea ~ r.: s: e:

Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent AttOr-
Reys, Washington, D. c.. for their 800 prize oAer
and list OF two hundred inventions wanted.