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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-11-04
MINOR KILOGRAMS.

Walter Hastings of Boston, lately deceased,
left 100000 to Harvard College, to be psid
after the decease of his wife, This is the
largest donation ever made to it.
Willie Gwain of Gloucester, Mass, aged IS,
was accidentally and fatally shot by revolver
in the hands of playmate yesterday.
A. P. Miller, who absconded on Saturday
from Baltimore with $1,000 entrusted to him
by Mason & Sons, was arrested at Parkers-
burg on Sunday.
The Women's National Christian Temper
ance Union at Indianapolis adopted basis OF
representation on Saturday, and held several
mass meetings on Sunday, closing its session
yesterday.
Steamer Enrique, at New Orleans from Ma
tanzas. picked up in the Gulf two men from
the wreck of brig Sally, which had capsized.
Six others OF the crew were lost.
James l.. Fitch of Detroit, Mich, for the
murder of his wife and daughter, was sem
fenced yesterday to the state prison for life
Isidar & Helm, fur dealers, New York, have
failed. Liabilities 100000.
Andrews furniture factory in Chicago has
been burned. Loss 100000.
John Donnell of San Francisco, Cal, black
smith, was shot dead Sunday by Daniel Har-
rigan, special officer. Both were drunk
At fire corner of Pacific and Davis streets,
San Francisco, Sunday night, Mrs. Robert
Graves was burned to death and her husband
fatally burned.
Alfred n. Robinson of Cincinnati, o., ex-
treasurer of Clermont county, was arrested
yesterday charged with embezzling $A, 900
from the county two years ago.
Total loss by the Mound City, ILL.,, fire will
reach $4,000.
A boiler exploded in New Orleans sugar
house yesterday, killing two men and wound
ing four others.
The Exchange Bank of Montreal resumed
business Yesterday,
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FRAUDS EXPOSED.

Senator Blaine Refutes Damaging State
ment of the Boston Globe.
BosroN, Nov 3-The following was sent to
the Globe yesterday, but was refused an inser-
ton:
PARKER HOUSE, Boston, Nov. l, 1879.
Tathe Editor of the Boston Globe:
In your issue of to-day your Maine cores
pondent quotes the following letter as having
been written by me during the late political
campaign:
See every man in your district, and find out
can and weakened see what will strengthen
him. If he is Democrat or Greenbacker, see
what will induce him to vote with us. Make
I'D statement of the amount OF money Which
you will need for all expenses, and forward at
once.
(SigneD JAMES G. BLAINE.
Permit me to state that your correspondent
has either been deceived himself or is attempt
ing to deceive the public. I never wrote such
letter to any one, nor was any such letter
circulated by my authority or with my
knowledge. 1t is simply forgery, and it
may be we'll for you to inquire who is the
forger.
Very respectfully. J. G. BLAINE.
Hon. John D. Long Denies Another State
ment of the Globe.
Boston, Nov 3.-My attention is called to
an article in to-day's Globe imputing to me
the authorship of q letter published in the
sgnee sd. j. L. never wrote that letter or
any other to the Maine Democ rat, and the
statement that did SO is false.
JOHN y. LONG.
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President Hayes has appointed Thursday,
Nov. 9th, as Thanksgiving Day.
Advices from New York, Massachusetts, and
Virginia indicate most exciting contest there
today. Both parties are confident of success.
A heavy storm prevailed over the country
generally yesterday and during last night. In
some sections it consisted of snow and ice and
in others the same accompanied by high winds.
In New Hampshire five inches of snow fell.
The capture of the famous Peruvian iron-
clad Huascar by the CHILEAN fleet is confirmed.
A letter from Gen. Mefritts camp states
that the Ute Indians are making threats of dire
vengeance if he makes a forward movement.
They have scouts posted in all directions who
are keeping close watch over the movements
of the troops.
A resident of Cincinnati has sued the Board
of Education of that city and recovered $35
damages for depriving his daughter the privi-
leges of the public schools because she refused
to take, the drawing course of instruction.
Courtney accepts Blaikie's suggestion and
will row Hanlan for the $4,000
A disease locally known as the "black
tongue" is raging in the vicinity of London,
Canada. The disease battles medical skill.
The failure of Chicago firm with liabilities
of about 81 100000, is the exciting topic of con-
versation in Western commercial circles.
Yellow fever has died in Memphis, and ply
sicians are advising all to return to the city.
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gSY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Fatal Falls.

LEWISTON, Nov. 3.-John Taylor, an Eng
lish carpenter, was thrown from carriage
Sunday and killed instantly Age 6Oyears.
BANGOR, Nov. 3.--An old man named John
Oman fell down stairs Sunday night and was
killed. His wife found him at the bottom OF
the stairs this morning Dead and it is supposed
he got up in the night and walked off the top
Of the stairs. He was 10 years old.
Ship Carpenters Strike.
BmpEroRD, Nov 3.-Carpenters in the ship
ward of the Boston Trust Co., Kennebunk,
struck Saturday on account of reduction OF
20 per cent in their wages, to agree with
correspon ding shortening of time OF labor.
Destructive Fire in Bingham.
SKowHEGAN, Nov. 3 Richardson & Turner S
steam mill at Bingham Village, with contents,
was totally destroyed by fire Saturday night.
The fire caught in the engine room. A black
smith shop owned by j. Smith, Jr. & Son, and
a tenement occupied by G. S. Baker, were
also burned. The household goods were saved
On account of the strong wind, there was great
danger of burning the whole village. The loss
is from 81 900 to $4,000. No insurance.
Launch in Bath.
BATH, Nov. 3.-Goss & Sawyer launched to-
day schooner of about $50 tons, not yet
named, owned by parties in Taunton, Mass.
Capt Jacob Phillips is to command her.
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THE STORM.
Unmistakable Signs of Winter IN
New Hampshire and Elsewhere,
TRAINS BLoCKADED BY SNOW.

BOSTON, Nov. 3-The first snow of the sea-
son commenced here this morning and
intermingled with rain fell at intervals during
the day. Tonight strong wind prevails and
snow is falling briskly. Dispatches from va
rious points in New Hampshire and Vermont
report very heavy storm.
AT Dover, N. H., it was showing all day and
considerable delay to trains has been occas-
toned.
At Keene, N. H., fifteen inches fell, and at
Lebanon it has been showing since last night.
Trains are blockaded, causing much delay,
and the storm is still raging fercely. Other
points report the fall from eight to twelve
inches.
GLOUCESTER, Nov. "a thick snow storm
is raging here with the wind blowing heavily
and increasing. A large number of vessels
are in the harbor, including number OF coast
erS.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, Nov. ga large fleet
of fishermen and coasters have taken refuge
coming in. They report very heavy gale in
the bay.
CONCORD, n. H.. Nov. IA heavy snow
storm is prevailing here today. Some five
inches has already fallen.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 3.-An ice
bridge has formed on the river here, and the
PEG ole are crossing on foot today. The wee tn
er is clear and cold.
TORONTO, Nov. "a severe snow storm pre-
vailed throughout Ontario last night and this
morning. In some sections there is a foot of
snow on level.
BUFFALO N. Y, Nov. 3.-The storm on
Lake Erie last night was very severe.
WHITEHALL, n. Y, Nov "A heavy snow
storm prevailed all day along the western
shore of Lake Champlain.
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ZACHARIAH CHANDLER.
Preparations for the Last Tribute Of
Respect.

Preparations for the Last Tribute Of
Respect.
DERToIT, Mich, Nov. 3.-Arrangements are
not entirely completed for Zachariah Chand-
ler's funeral, but there is no doubt it will be
the most imposing and solemn occasion ever
witnessed in this city. The remains will lie
in state in City Hall Wednesday forenoon and
until o'clock p. M, when they will be taken
to the Chandler mansion on Fort street, where
the funeral takes place at o'clock.
At meeting of the executive committee of
merchants and manufacturers this morning it
was resolved that members of the executive
committee closse their places of business during
the hours appointed for the funeral of the late
Senator. They also recommend that all
merchants ia the city and State do the same.
A meeting of prominent citizens Of the city
and State was also held, at which Mayor Lang
don delivered a eulogy upon the dead States
maui.
1t was generally supposed that Mr.. Spauld-
ing was the last man who saw Senator Bhand-
Ter alive, but Congressman Willetts of Monroe
in this city this after states that he called upon
the Senator at the Grand Pacific about II
o'clock and found him sitting by the fire
smoking and conversed with him about 20
minutes Mr.. Chandler seemed we'll and in
good spirit showing no signs of feebleness or
disease, and did not mention any pain although
he coughed a great deal.
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EUROPE.
Municipal Elections in England.

Munlc1pal ElecJlOnS IN England.
LONDON, Nov. Sat the municidal cleo
tons throughout England Saturday, wherever
political considerations were involved, the Lib
erals were mostly triumphant. In one or two
very important burroughs the balance of power
was completely reversed in favor of the Liber-
ais. In Liverpool, where the town council
stood AZ Conservatives and % Liberals, it now
stands "a Conservatives and 80 Liberals.
Hard Luck of an African Exploring Ex-
petition.
BERLIN Nov. 3.-ProfessOr Nachtigall; the
African traveller, has received a telegram from
Malta stating that Professor Rohlfs expedi-
ton, sent out by the German-African Society,
having explored the Kufara Oasis, was there
set upon and plundered. Prof. Rohlf is con-
sequenty compelled to return to Penghas,
though he hoped to receive help and compen-
sation from the Turkish Provincial govern
ment.
Reopening OF the Spanish Cortes.
MADRID, Nov. 3.-The sessions Of the Cortes
reopened today, and royal message was read
announcing the approaching marriage of King
Alfonso.
Foreign Notes.
Three more Sirdars have been arrested at
Cabul. Gen. Roberts last proclamation was
received quietly.
Germany, in consideration of the warlike
complications of China and Japan, will rein
force her fleet in east Asian waters.
A Constantinople despatch says that owing
to the want of money, soldiers, &C., claiming
for pay catastrophe must ensue. Some
think it will take the form of foreign interven-
ton while others fear disorders in the capitol
or provinces.
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boston Adyertiser.l
The Plot in Maine.

1t will be well for the people of Maine to ex-
press their sentiments at once upon the revolu-
tionary plot that is preparing at Augusta. I'm
less many people are mistaken, it is the pur-
pose of the leaders of the Democratic and
Greenback coalition to steal the government
OF the State. We presume the situation is well
enough understood. There has been no cleo
ton of a Governor by the people. The Legis-
lature chosen is Republican in both branches.
q 1t is proposed to convert the actual Republi-
can majority into minority. The Governor
and Council are advised to withhold some GER
tifcates from Republicans to make pretended
investigation of charges of fraud in other cases
and to award certificates to the defeated can
didates. By this means Senate and House
having coalition majorities would be sum-
moned. This Legislature would organize,
connt the votes for Governor, declare that no
election had been made choose a Governor,
and secure itself by deciding all contested cleo
lions in favor of the members picked out by
Governor Garcelon and his Council
1t seems almost incredible that such plot
could be suggested, much less that there could
be found any persons of standing in any party
who would countenance it. Yet we are assured
by some of the Republican papers that the plan
is fully arranged, and the Democratic papers
are lndulglng IN great zeal OF quiet cnucK-
ling. No doubt the appearance in the Boston
Globe of a vast deal of clustering nonsense
about the Maine election, just at this time, has
an intimate connection with what is going on
in Augusta. 1t remains to be seen if those
who must decide what shall be done have
nerve and knavery enough to carry out the
plot. What is proposed is grossly illegal on
the face of it, and it is wholly fraudulent IN
its purpose. The pretence that Maine, which
was ploughed over by all parties until there
could not be a doubtful voter in the State, was
carried by fraud, is the thinnest pretext for a
revolutionary enterprise ever invented by po-
litical adventurers. And, even if it were all
true, the Governor and council can find no.
where in the laws any warrant for investigat-
ing the manner of the election. Their duty is
done when they have given certificates to
those who appear to have been elected. If
they exceed that duty and carry out their
scheme, there is no remedy, but the lawless-
moss of the enterprise will make it without
precedent in the annals of political trickery.
That is why we say the people of Maine
should make their protest before it is too late.
Democrats should be forced to express their
opinion about the matter. There are thous-
ands Of them of course, who will think what is
proposed brilliant stroke; but there are other
thousands who are shrewd enough to see that
even the momentary success OF such plot
would doom itssauthors ard apologists to ever
lasting disgrace and certain defeat in the end.
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NEW YORK.
The Egyptian Obellsk.


New YORK, Nov. "a Cairo egypt dis
obelisk ceased on Lieut.. Gorringe paying a
small sum for the use of the ground for his
machinery. The Khedive and the American
consul ridicule the idea of the obelisk being
seized by anybody.
Tildens Income Tax.
In the case of Colgate, Tilden's broker, the
produce his books and his examination was
ordered closed.
Signs of Winter.
Three inches of snow fell last night at Port
Jervis.
Obsequies of Gen. Hooker.
The remains of Gen. Hooker will be brought
to this city tomorrow under escort of his old
company of regulars, which is now stationed
at Governors Island; They will be escorted
from the ferry to the Governors room in City
Hall by the above company, and Company +
of the Seventh Regiment, both companies
then acting as guards of honor. The body will
lie in state until Wednesday noon, in order
that the citizens may view it. On Wednesday
noon the remains, under escort OF the whole
Seventh Regiment and several other military
organizations and delegations from the Grand
Army of the Republic, will be taken to Rev.
DR.. Adams church, where funeral services
will he held; thence the remains will be es-
corted to the ferry by the Seventh Regiment
and placed on train for Cincinnati. All the
principal officers of the army, including Gen.
Hancock and staff, will be present.
Funeral of Lieut.. Weir.
The funeral of Lieutenant Weir, recently
killed by the Ute Indians, takes place on
Wednesday at West Point.
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Southern Democracy.

[Okolona Southern States, Oct. o.
The defeat of the Ohio Democracy will SOL
idify the South beyond all precedent.
This Union is NOT Nation
And by the Three in One, it never shall be a
Nationl
Mississippi is Nation, with big N.
The question of the next Ambassadorship
from the Nation of Mississippi TO the United
States Senate is still open. 1t will be con-
ferred with a unanimous huZzah upon Jeffer-
son Davis, if jefferson Davis will condescend
to take it,
The Amendments are
Revolutionary,
Null and
Void
and if our party would rise and tear them
from the Constitution,
Not only would Ohio be Democratic by big
and burly majority,
But every close and doubtful State in the
American Confederacy would march to the
bugle-peal and drum-beat of the Solid South.
The defeat in Buckeyedom will teach the
Democracy lesson, unless they are too blind
to see and too besotted by Conservatism to
comprehend.
We must return to first principles;
We must blazon State Sovereignty on our
banner-including the immortal rights of Sc
cession and Notification;
We must proclaim anew that the Amend
ments are
curse,
A crime and
A calamity,
and we must proceed to rend them out of, the
Constitution by the roots.
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LAST GUNS.
Great Excitement at the Scenes Of
To-Day's Battle.
BOTH PARTIES CONFIDENT OF Sue
CESS.

Boston, Nov. 3.-The campaign in this
State closed tonight with speaking by
prominent leaders of the political parties at
many points. Senator Blaine spoke during
the afternoon and evening at Salem, Lynn,
Beverly, while Gen. Butler made speeches at
Beverly, Chelsea and Everett Considerable
enthusiasm is shown on both sides and the
friends of Messrs. Long and Butler seem to be
equally sanguine of the success of their res
pective candidates for governor. Unless there
is cessation of the prevailing storm con-
siderable decrease in the expected vote is
predicted, particularlyin the country precincts.
New YORK, Nov. 3.-Political meetings of
all parties are being held tonight in every
ward in this city and Brooklyn, with a great
deal of enthusiasm on all Sides Bon fires are
burning in hundred of streets and preparations
for to-morrow's election are being concluded to
bring out full vote.
PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 3.-Great interest is
manifested in the State election tomorrow.
The State debt funders and readiusters are
both confident of victory.
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TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 4.

men in charge to get through, and after devil
GUS windings reached position in the Report
ers circle, where we stood during the delivery
OF Mr. Blaine's speech. He was just at the eA-
ordium of it when we got there. Of the speech
it is unnecessary for me to write TO you any
more than it was attentiyely listened to ana
continually applauded. stood where coula
command n view of the audience. / never
saw a more intelligent and appreclatiye body
of men and women in n gathering OF equal size
in my life They were wrapt listeners and
eyerv point the orator made received the
ready recognition Of hearty cheers. Mr..
Blaine paid more attention to the Greenback
issue than it was worth So far as this State
is concerned that question has ceased to be OF
any importance. 1t has settled itself in thor
oughly practical and satisfactory manner
Dear, good old Peter Cooper, who has been
the progentor, patron, philosopher and philan-
thropist of this Elusive creed, has turned his
back upon it and upon his fellow disciples in a
moment of forgetfulness and signed paper,
pledging himself to vote for Robinson, who is
one of the hardest of hard money men, and
who would make an excellent Governor if it
were not for that unfortunate lapse of his in
deserving from the Republican to the Demo-
cratic party. There have been some intima-
tons given out during the canvass that the
Governor was not as faithful consefvator OF
the public welfare as he pretended to be-
There is a story afloat of his having consented
to the lease of railway belonging to the State
on exceptionally favorable terms to partisan
fayorite. But the Governors whole life has
been so complete a negation of any reflection
upon his integrity that nobody in New York
can be made to believe him capable OF the
smallest official or personal dereliction. He
will bear with him in his retirement good
name. In that respect his successor is equally
we'll endowed.
The telegraph will convey to you the news
of the result when it is ascertained, and it is
hardly worth while to speculate about it fur
Their than to say that the Republicans have the
best of the argument, the drift of the current
and well disciplined organization, and with
those odds all in their favor they never were
beaten in the Empire State. YARMOUTH.
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SAN FRANCISCO = Ar 25th barque Caprera,
Hichborn, Departure Bay.
CID LIST, ship Oregon. Work, Queenstown.
Sid 25th, ship Sterling, for Liverpool.
PASCAGOULA-Sld 31st, barque l. L Stocker,
Bibber, Havana.
JACKSONyILLE-Ar 2Sth, sch Lois Chaples,
Chaples, New York
cid 9th, sch Hazeltine, swett New York;
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Aid Solicited for a Western City.

Aid Solicited for a Western City
MOUND CITY, ILL.,, Nov. 3.-The citizens of
Mound Oity have sent out an appeal for aid to
all citizens chactably inclined of the various
cities in the state of Illinois and adjoining sis
ter states, and all others DESTROYS of giving aid.
The disastrous confagration of the I'd has
thrown great number of citizens out OF en-
ployment and rendered their families house,
less and homeless. If aid is not extended
many will suffer for shelter, clothing and SUBJ
sistence during the coming winter.
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THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.


md we must proceed to rend them out of. the
Constitution by the roots.
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WEST INDIES.
The New President of Havti.

ST. THOMAS, Oct. 29.-In Hayti General
Solomon was proclaimed president on the 23d
of October.
SAN DOMINGO, Oct 2O.-Without firing a
shot the whole army of the North joined the
revolutionary movement and Gen. Luperon
leading the party at SANTANA has also joined
the rebels. The South is apparently adhering
to the government. President Guillermo is
making strenuous exertions to assemble troops
against the rebels, and fighting is soon OK
pected. A decree has been issued declaring
Puerto Plata and Monte Christi blockaded.
Business of the Republic is at standstill, but
it is hoped the struggle will be short lived.
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THE DOMINION.
An Alarming Disease Near London.

An Alarming Disease Near London.
LONDON, Ont. Nov ga disease locally
known as the "black tongue" but which
probably is very violent form of diphtheria,
has appeared in section of country surround
ing this city. Mr.. VIM. Weatheral has lost
five members of his family by it, three sons
and two daughters, and two more daughters
are down with the disease. Several cases are
reported from Labo and West Williams. The
disease battles the skill of medical men. The
symptoms are, first, severe pain in the stomach
gradually ascending to the throat accompaa-
led by vomiting, and before death, which is
attended with great agony, the tongue assumes
black color. Much fear is felt regarding it.
and medical men are in consultation.
Arrest of a Bank Defaulter.
MONTREAL, Nov. ss3.--Dempster, the default
ing manager of Woulson's Bank, at Ingersoll,
Ont, is in Jail here. He admits his guilt and
explains that it commenced by overdrawing
his account, which led to falsifying the books.
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For New England.
A SINGULAR Education S11it

CINCINNATI, Nov. Sat Pomeroy, O., VIM
Tucker sued the Board of Education and re-
covered S35 damages, for depriying his daugh-
ter of the privileges of the public schools
The board had decided that pupils should study
drawing. Tucker notified the teacher that his
daughter must not study that branch, and the
board expelled her. If this decision stands,
studies arranged by the board will not be COM
pulsory upon pupils.