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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-11-08

Mir Bryan ought do the graceful thing and move
make unanimous.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
SUICIDE AT YARMOUTH.
H SRU
At~|s NAMES GREATEST STORE E
Elmer L. verrin Kills Himself by
shOOting-Wos Young Man.

Elmer l.. Verr1ll, young man about
81 years of age, committed suicide in
Yarmouth Monday night He had been
making his home with his brother-in-
law. Mr.. e. G. MerriIll and as he failed
to make his appearance Tuesday morn
ing, his sister went to his room to call
him. Not answering her call she tried
the door but found that 1t was locked.
Then her husband went and opened the
door by force. 1t was then found that
Verril was dead and that the body was
in chair against the door, making il
difficult to get into the room. Further
Investigation showed that the man had
shot himself while he sat in the chair
tipped back against the door. He had
died in that position, probably instantly.
The bullet from the good sized revolver
had entered the back of the head and had
gone through the head, so that there
We're signs of 1t having lodged under tn
skin of the cheek.
The cause of the deed was undoubtedly
temporary insanity, as he had made a
previous attempt on his own life. He was
a young man of quiet habits, who laid III
his money and had quite a sum on de-
posit in the Portland Savings bank.
He hau recently been out to Chicago
and had returned with an invalid brother,
who not long after his arrival home died
No other motive for the act except In
sanity is known. The deceased worked
steadily in the cotton mill at Yarmouth
and had no bad habiUs. His father, Elmer
Verrill, lives in Gray. Coroner Melon
ough OF this city who was called, decided
that no inquest was necessary.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

State Agent Perry of the S. P. O.. A.,
and Judge McManus returned yesterday
from tour of investigation in the east
ern part OF the state They went to Rock
land and visited about one hundred of
the islands In that vicinity to learn
about the conditions Of the sheep. Every
thing was found to be in a satisfactory
condition.
Rev. Clinton Simonton, who was the
socialist candidate for Congress in this
district, leaves this morning for Skow-
hogan where he is to speak. He win go
to Aroostook county, returning in about
two weeks. Mr.. Simonton said yester-
day that the socialists might hold a meet
ing in City hall before the Presidential
election
A case of diphtheria has been discovered
at 40 Oakdale street, and a case Of scarlet
fever at 10 Forest avenue.
Charles ID. Chase Of Kennebunk yester-
day filed petition in bankruptcy in the
United States court.
While gathering apples Monday, Mr..
Elder Brown of South Scarboro fell out
of a tree. He was assisted to his home
by Mr.. George Johnson. The injuries
are not serious.
Coroner Perry has moved from 457
Cumberland street to CSC Congress street.
This evening the Epworth League OF
the Chestnut street church holds it's first
social Of the season. A musical pro
gramme VIII be rendered at the conclu.
sion of the business meeting.
On Friday afternoon the Junior League
of the Chestnut street church Will hold
a meeting in the chapel, the installation
of the officers taking place. A full atten.
dance is requested.
Ivanhoe Lodge, K. of P, is to observe
"Hominy Night Tuesday evening, DC
tober 2, at Pythian Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
PERSONALS.

f. M. Eldredge, agent Of Morrison's
Faust" which soon plays in this city,
is at the Congress Square Hotel.
Mr.. George W. Stinson, of the Harry
Messenger Tobacco Co., is at the Fail
mouth Hotel, as are also Mr.. and Mrs.
e. p. Kicker, of Poland Spring.
DR.. Barlow of Montreal is visitingshis
cousin, Mrs. Charles j. Chapman OF
Spring street.
Mrs. Thomas B. Reed and Miss Reed,
have returned to New York.
Mr.. George p. Thomas. proprietor of
the Preble house, and Mrs. Thomas, have
returned from brief vacation passed at
Gray's inn and other points in the White
Mountain region.
Mr.. Philip Carney of Deering street,
has returned to Princeton university af
ter vacation spent at his home.
Mrs Payson Tucker has returned from
Boston, and is at tho Falmouth hotel.
Rev, d. w. LsIacheur Will preach
Sunday afternoon ana evening in
Vaughn street church.
Mr.. Woodbridge G. Osborne, of Winter
street, and sister, Miss Nellie M. Osborne,
will leave this morning to enjoy two
weeks carriage drive through the White
Mountains, visiting at Bartletts, Fabyans,
Centre Harbor, and other resorts during
the trip.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

At the regular meeting of the directors
of the Merchants National bank on
Tuesday, the 25th inst, 1t was voted, that
the following memorial Of their late asso-
oiate, Mr. Woodbury. S. Dana, be placed
upon the records of the bank and a copy
sent to the family:
BY the death of Mr.. Woodbury. S. Dana
the Merchants National bank has lost a
warm friend and loyal officer.
In token Of their esteem OF Mr.. Dana as
man and in recognition OF his services
as a director for period OF fourteen
years, his associates desire that memoir
ial be placed upon the records OF the
bank.
In relations with his fellow citizens
Mr.. Dana was always the gentleman, and
his intercourse was marked with a spirit
Of genuine courtesy. Never aggressive,
he was firm in his own opinions, but
tolerant and treated those with whom he
differed with great suavity.
No man was ever more loyal to his city
than was Mr.. Dana to Portland. All
that would help her prosperity had his
hearty support.
AS merchant he was always prompt
and reliable. He was thoroughly con-
scientious. and pronounced in honesty
both Of purpose and deed. We deem It
fitting to record of him that when pros
perity had come to him, he paid in
full, principal and interest, obligations
which adversely had compelled him to
settle with only partial payment.
The same gentlemanly bearing and
courteous demeanor which he had in his
business relations he brought with him
to the bank. His business relations with
it continued for about half a century,
and when invited to share IN It's admin
istratiOn he was ever mindful OF the in
tereEts of those whom he served. He gave
of h is best judgment and experience, and
when advancing years somewhat reduced
his activity he was. to the very last inter-
ested and loyal.
His quick step, alert motions, cheerful
smile and pleasant word will be greatly
missed by all
TO the family circle who viii miss him
most we tender our warmest sympathies.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
THE NEW MANUAL TRAINING
SCHOOL.

Architect Tompson's plans for the ne W
Manual Training school house, which
have been approved by the school board,
call for one story building, with base
ment constructed Of beick and granite.
The building viii be of neat but plain
appearance, and VIII be admirably
adapted for the purpose for which 1t is
designed. There viii be three large and
we'll ventilated class rooms on the main
floor, also coat room and toilet room. In
the basement VIII be space for a lathe
room and various apartments for the
storage of-lumber used by the school,
The heating and ventilating plant viii be
located in the basement. The heat Will
probably be by steam, and the ventila-
ton VIII be secured by the inlet OF cold
air entering across heated coils of steam
pipe. The three class rooms will accom-
modate all the boys in the 9TH, 9Th and
9th grades of the grammar schools
throughout the nine wards Of the city
The plans of the new building have the
full approval of Mr.. Babb, the teacher
of manual training In the city schools
Work ION the new building will be COM
menced as soon as the old Casco street
church is vacated, which will be In less
than a month. The public buildings COM
mittee will have entire charge OF the con
struction Of the school house.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
HARBOR NOTES.
Dennis McShaw's Narrow Es-
cape
From Use OF Kerosene in Cleaning the
SebascOdegan.

Dennis McShaw, the engineer on the
Sebascodegan, received a most severe
scorch1ng and narrowly escaped very seri-
Gus injuries at the works of the Portland
Company on Monday last. The steam
boat was moored there for repairs and In
order to clean out her boilers about five
gallons of kerosene, or some other infam-
mable substance, were used.
There was an Ignition as the result of
which Mr.. McShaw's arms were badly
burned, his eye lids scorched and the
shock, generally speaking, was SO great
that he had to be taken to his home in a
carriage.
The Grand Trunk officials who were
in the city Monday on a tour of inspec-
ton did not leave until about four CLOCK
when they.returned to Montreal on a specp
iaI train. More material for building
purposes is needed at the new coal pockets
at East Deering. A. great many piles
have already been driven and a towboat
with barge load more is expected from
the south daily.
Grand Trunk workmen are also await
ing the arrival of material to be used In
constructing the 45.foot addition which
is to be built on to freight shed No. 6 for
the accommodation OF immigrants and
other passengers who arrive on the steam
ships -
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
FIELD DAY OF KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS.

The annual field day of the First Regl-
ment of the Uniform Rank knights of
Pythias W Ill be held in lewiston We'd
nesday and Thursday, October Bird and
4th. Wednesday afternoon there Will he
street parade followed by a dress parade
OF the regiment. Wednesday evening it is
proposed to give in connection with
the grand ball to be held in the City
hall, a series of exhibition drills for u
suitable prize, offered by Damon Co. of
Lewiston.
A Though not definitely settled the sec
ond day of the enoampment Will un-
doubleday be passed at the fair grounds
where the oval offers excellent emporium
ity for the elaborate programme OF sports
which is being prepared.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
THE FULL VOTE.
NH. HIPS Plurality is 81 ,667 and Mr..
Aliens 1865.

The full returns as made by the clerks
show the plurality OF Hon. John f. Hill,
the Republican gubernatorial candidate,
to be 80, 667 The returns have been
coming in very slowly of late. At first
there was decided rush in the returns.
Then came relaxation and in spite OF
the fact that the law places time limit
1T was not until yesterday that 1t was
possible to make up the full returns.
Even then 1t was not possible to make up
anything more than the vote received by
the Republican and Democratic candi-
dates.
The total vote of Hon John f. Hill
is 20, $3.50 Hon. Samuel H. Lord, 40, 722,
The vote for Congressman in the first
district was: Allen 1883, Lynch 1888,
giving Allen a plurality of 1865. The
vote for the second district was Little
field 19,2O4, Munroe II, 452, giving a plu-
rality OF 1859; third district, Burleigh
1852. Gerald 1921, plurality, 6sO3
fourth district, Boutelle IS, sol, White
s642, plurality. 1O,16l.
There were several PAGES that did not
vote. A complaint came from one of the
towns that the warrant had not been
posted and therefore no election was
held. The places in which no election
was held are Township p, Washington
county; Kingsbury Plantation, Somerset
country, and Kossuth, Washington
county.
One thing to canse satisfaction is the
manner In which the vote has changed
in Aroostook county. 1t was but com
para5ively few years ago that AroostooI
county was pretty solidly Democratic
The greater part of the population in the
northern section is French and the
French people are naturally Democrats
or late years, they have seen the advan
tages Of the Republican administration
and there has been a great change In tn,
manner in which these people voted
Moreover, the Swedes are all Repubn-
cans.-Kennebec Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
REAL EsrATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded:
George M. Stevens of Portland to
Jennie II. Austin of Portland for $3.50,
land in Deering district.
Arthur e. Marks, ct al, of Portland,
to Albert N. Austin of Portland, for 81,
land in Fessenden park, Portland.
Desire l.. Glines of Gray to Samuel
Glines of Gray for s., 900, land and build
ings in Gray
Mary &c. Hezelton of Westbrook to Asa
l.. Foster of Portland, for 81, land and
buildings on the northerly side Of Gould
street, Portland.
Robert f Greene, ct al, Of Portland, to
Fred W. Johnson of Portland, for 81, land
and buildings on the westerly side of
Quincy street, Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
W. G. t. 0. DELEGATES no CALAIS

W. @. Il. U. DELEGATES TO CALAIS
Mrs l.. M. N. Stevens and Miss Anna
Gordon returned Monday night from East
Lebanon, where they went to attend the
celebration of the tenth anniversary of
the West Lebanon W. @. Il. U, which
Mrs. Stevens organized just ten years
ago.
Mrs. Ole Bull, who was present then,
was there on this occasion.
They started for Calais yesterday
morning with the Portland delegation
which left at eleven O'Clock for the an
nual meeting of the Maine W. G. Il. u,
which convenes at Calais this week.
Besides Mrs, Stevens and Miss Gordon
there were Miss Cornelia NJ. Dow, who is
president of the Portland union, of the
Cumberland county conference and secre-
tary Of the State union; Mrs. Gertrude
Stevens Leavitt, sditor Of the Eastern
Star; Mrs. George S. Hunt, ex-president
and national superintendent; Mrs. Olive
e. Hanson, Mrs, Susan Fernald and Mrs.
A. A. Nickerson, delegates. Their tickets
are over the new Washington County
roa d.
Upon her return Mrs. Stevens will go
at once to Vermont to attend the meeting
of the Vermont State convention, follow
ing with a visit to the New Hampshire,
Connecticut, Rhode Island and PennsyI-
yania State meetings.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

Has been used over Fifty Years by millions Of
mothers for their children while Teething,
with perfect success 1t soothes tho child,
sottens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates tAe bowels. and is the best
emedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
ieethlng or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part OF the world. Be sure al d
ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup, 20 cts
a bottle
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

The suit OF Bates VS.. Rounds, connect
ed with the Ward wranqle Of last cleo
ton day, was due for trial In the mu-
nicipal court yesterday, but was contin-
ued for week by agreement of interest
ed parties.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
HOREHOUND
&
THOROUGHWORT

Are the two common household Herbs, familiar
to every ore, and most used at this time 81
the year. Their preparation Is simple Tho
young tender leaves without stems lsuch A.
we selN are stepped very often combined with
licorice root A syrup made by adding gram.
lated sugar. This was Mothers rsmedy for
Coughs. Colds and throat troubles. It's lust a.
good now as then. We make specially Of
uncommon Herbs which you cannot get else
where. You can call for The Herb under lis
common or It's botanical name. and feel sure
that You viii get. just the article wanted.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

New Wants, For Sale, TO Let, Lost Found
and similar advertisements Will be found on
page under appropriate heads.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

cASTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
Sn use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yoa Hare AlsVaos Bought.
cASToRIA
Bears the signature Of CHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
Tie Kind You Haze AlzOays Bought
cASToRIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
Tie Kind You Haze AlzOa1S Bought
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

Cape Cottage Casino win continue
those famous shore dinners for the pres
emit. They are always well patronized.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
Wilson's Academy
DANCING ANO Department,
0H9 Congress st.
CLASSES

LADIES AND GENTLENIEN.- Mon.
day and Thursday evenings, commencino
October Sth. Terms for twelve lessons:
Gentlemen So 90; Ladies' So 90
MISSES and MASTERS, YOUNG LA.
DIES and GENTLEMEN.- Ihursdavs
from 4.3O to 90 p m, commencing or.
tober IL. NO pupils admitted to this class
under il years OF age
MA STERS and MISSES. -Saturdavs
commencing October 18th, beginners
from 2. 30 to 90 p. m Advanced puDils
from 4.30 to 90 p. IN.
TUIIlON-One pupil, twenty-foup
lessons, So 90, twelve lessons. So 90 Two
pupils from tho same family Slam
twelve lessons, $500 Three pupils from
che same family, S22 90, twelve Lessons
Sl3 QUO sep26to oct97
Smyrna times., 1900-05-23
The Russian Peasant.

1t is asserted by those who have
lived among them that the lowest
types of modern European civilization
are probably the Russians. While
writers and travellers vary as to the
future of Russia nearly all are agreed
as to the utter degradation at present
of the Russian peasant. He is always
on the verge of starvation and is alb
solutely improvident, while his gross
and complete ignorance is combined
with the most extravagant supersti-
tion. Like all low natures, he is thor
Oughly distrustful of reform, and as a
climax to his infirmities he is a con-
firmed drinker.
Middle class in Russia there is prac-
tically none. The small shopkeepers
combine eXorbitant charges with
shameful usury. Manufacturers and
producers are nearly all foreigners,
and the larger trade of the country is
chiefly in German hands. Education
may after the lapse of several genera
tiOns remove the inherent dullness of
this people, but it will be no easy mat
ter to root out evils which are the
growth of centuries of serfdOm and
distress.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-23
The Same Effect,

''It is very odd" remarked Mr.. Hub
bub, that in Africa there is a tribe
which cannot wear clothes at all.
Clothes make them sick. Isn't it
strange, dear"
Not at ALL" replied Mrs. Hubbub.
THE same thing happens in this coun-
try also"
"Oh, surely not. | never heard of
such a thing in civilized countries"
well, Mr.. Hubbub. | can tell you
that even in this great and glorious
land the same phenomenon is by no
means unknown. When | see Mrs.
POindeXter coming out every month or
so with a fine new outfit from head to
foot, her clothes make me sick-make
me sick, l say. Mr.. Hubbub-when
reflect that you are just as able to buy
me new clothes as Mr.. PoindeXter is to
buy them for his wife and don't"
And Mrs. Hubbub dissolved in tears
Smart Set.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-23
Evidence Lacking.

In 1870 the contractors firm of Com
stock & White was doing business at
Fort Wallace. In the course of a quar-
rel COmstock killed White. White
had a brother in New York, a lawyer,
who came out to visit the law upon
his brothers slayer. Comstock was
arrested and brought before Judge
Joyce at Hays City. The prisoner
walked into the courtroom Uudge
Joyce's saloOn) with two big six shoot
ers belted to his hips.
"Misther Comstock, ye are charged
with willful murther. Are We guilty
or not guilty?" asked the judge.
Guilty. was the lacOnic response.
This was entirely beyond Judge
Joyce's calculations. He had no prece-
dent for such case and no power or
inclination to visit out Il penalty, and
so, with great Indignation, he shouted:
"Ye are a fool for tellin it! Did any
wan see ye do it?'
mo" was the prisoners response.
"Thin Oi discharge We fer want of
ividence." declared his honor, and
thereupon all the boys moved up to
the bar and took "sunthin' with Mr..
COmstock.
But imagine the feelings of Mr..
White of New York. who had come to
avenge his brothers slaying!-Kansas
City Journal.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-23
Anecdotes of Colonel Ege.

Colonel Eye was a famous character
in the early days. Although living in
Doniphan county, he was often in Atch-
ison, followed by a pack of hounds.
He was a high toned southern gentle
man, with a kind heart.
One day while returning home from
this city he came across a man whose
wagon was stuck in the mud in Inde-
pendence creek bottom. Colonel Ege
at once started in to help the man pry
out his wagon with a fence rail.
While both were working away Ege
became angry and yelled to the man,
Lift, you son of gun; you are not
lifting a pound" The man picked up
the end gate of the wagon and split it
over Eyes head. laying him up for
three weeks. Ege had his hat off when
he was struck and was so bald before
coming to Kansas that he was known
as the Bald Eagle of Maryland.
Eye always carried pistol and was
always trying to shoot through some
bodv's hat without hitting him. One
day, at the Independence creek ferry,
he shot at man. but aimed a little
low and creased him. But Ege was
always a gentleman; he took the man
into his home and tenderly cared for
him until he recovered.-Atchison
GlolNe.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-23
SECRET SOCIETIES.

MORNING STAR LODGE, No. 6, 1. o. o F-Meets
every Friday evening, at 500 o'clock
McDoNNELL ENCAMPMENT, No 2, q. o. .F.-Meets
Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month. at 500 o'clock.
HARMONY LODGE, No. Is, A. F. A. M.-Meets First
and Third Thursday evenings of each month,
at 500 o'clock.
SMYRNA LODGE, No. 5, 1. o. G. T.-Meets every
Wednesday evening, at 90 o'clock.
SMYRNA CONCLAvE, No. As, ORDER OF HEPTAsoPHs
meets first and third Tuesday of each month
at 500 o'clock, at the Odd Fellows Hall.
UNION CASTLE No. II, K. G. E.-Meets every Mon
day evening in their hall in the Cooper Build
ing, at 90 o'clock.
MIsPAH LODGE, No. I6, A. o. U. W-Meets every
Monday evening at 500 O'Clock in odd Eel
lows Hall.
MIzPAH CoNcLAvE, No 1917, ADHESIVE MoGUL-
LIANs.-Meets the last Monday evening of each
month, at 90 O'Clock, in Odd Fellows Hall.
GENERAL WINFIELD ). HANCOCK POsT, No. 90
G. A. R.-Meets every Thursday night in the
Hall of the Knights of the Golden Eagle. ThOs
Davis Commander.
STARS AND STRIPES COUNCIL. No. 26, JR. o. U. A
M.-Meets at 90 p. m. every Thursday III
Odd Fellows Hall.
FRANCES E. WILLARD Temple No. s. X. of g. E.
Meets every Tuesday evening at O'Clock, a.
the Golden Eagle Hail.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-23
Linguistic Oddities.

81 came across n cOlOred man who
spoke with a German accent the 9TH
er day." said prominent stOckbroker.
Il dropped into a restaurant not far
from the city hall for lunch, and the
waiter who took my order, although
Enthusiastically a cOlOred man, spoke as
though he had just come from some
Pennsylvania Dutch settlement up the
state. The thing was so pronounced
that l spoke to the proprietor about it
and found that my suspicious were
correct. The man was a full bloOded
negro, but he had been born and rails
ed in small town near Reading and
had always associated with the whites
who spoke Pennsylvania Dutch. Queer,
isn't it?'
"Oh, l don't know said one of the
party whose business takes him
through the west. "A short time ago
l came across a German who spoke
English with a decided Irish brOgue
He was an educated young fellow, q
graduate of n German university, and
he was very anxious to learn English.
He drifted out to Chicago and from
there to lumber camp up in Wiscon-
sin. Here, he thought, would be an
excellent chance to learn the language.
But all the men in the camp were
Irishmen. OF course the young Ger
man didn't know that, and he fell
readily into their mode of speech. At
the end of a year he returned to Chi
cago, very proud of having mastered
our tongue. and was greatly surpris-
ed to discover that he had a brOgue.
That was several years ago, but he has
never lost it. 1t clings to him as close
ly as though he had been born in Coun-
ty Antrim. m.'-Philadelphia Record.