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, 1880-12-05
CANADA.

TORONTO, Dec. 4.-Bertie Crawford, the
second victim OF yesterday mornings fire,
uccunlbed this forenoon to the I'M urieS ne
received. The little fellows sufferings were
intense during the night, and his meanings
were most heart-rendlng. In almost equal
agony in the same room lay Mr.. Crawford,
who it was feared could not survive the
night. At an early hour this morning he was
much easier and able to converse, although
his hearing was considerably Infected. but
during the day he suffered a relapse, and his
life now hangs by a thread. He has not
yet been informed OF the death OF
his child, and, not hearing any more
means from it, frequently asks whether it
is alive OF dead. The four others who were
more or less seriously injured are now pro
crossing favorably and will recover. The
origin of the fire Is shrouded in mystery.
Mrs. Crawford utterly repuliates the theory
that the fire originated accidentally from the
coal-stoye, and says that this stove has been
burning steadily ever since the cold weather
set in. Tile night before the fire oil the
hampers we're closed aud q eual could not
have dropped out upon the floor. In addition
to this, the fanlight over the stove door was
fastened down on Thursday night, md
yet, in the morning the fire was 1irst dis-
covered by the smoke issuing through the
fanlfght, which must then have been open.
Another curious circumstance is that when
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford went to bed on
Thursday night the wife had purse In her
iacket-pocket containing over S, 500. When
they were frightened away by the flames
they found this jacket but the money was
go1qe!; 1qe!! 1tis impossible to say whether any Of
tie stock was stolen, because the flames
caused so much damage. But1fr Crawford.
who this morning was quite sensible anu
fuiiNaliye to the dreadful affair of yesterday
morning, was firmly convinced that hls
the money, and perhaps some OF the stock,
and in order to secure safe retreat by
creating excitement and confusion, coolly
and deliberately SGT fire to the building. The
detectives have the matter in hand.
A number of our fashionables intend going
to Montreal to witness the appearance there
Special Dtspatch to Ths Chicago Tribune
MoSTRE AL, Dec. 4.-An action by X.
Hartfaub, Smith i Co., Of this city, was com.
menoed here to-day. It is for the return Of
40 chests Of tea, the price thereof amounting
to $4,000. The defendants plead that the
goods never came into their possession.
having been seized by the Customs wrong
entry.
The stock market was buoyant to-day, and
substantial advance occurred in the whole
list 4 much better feeling now prevails
Social T btspateh 10 7ne Chicago T.tban<.
TORONTO, Dec. 4.-Intelligence from Han
Ian IS to the effect that ne insists upon haV,
ing the championship Of the world contested
for on Toronto Boy, HIS coming match SiiE WIN
Of England. Aanlan says he has really
never rowed tirst-class race on his native
waters, and he would like to give his own
, 1880-12-05
NOTICE OF CONTEXT

NOTICE OF CONTEST.
DOVER, Del. Dec. Judge Houston, Re-
publican candidate for Congress in the late
election, to-day served notice OF his pur-
pose to contest the seat Of Edward L. Mar
tin in the Forty-seyenth Congress.
, 1880-12-05
A St, Louis Murder with Divers
and Several Scandalous
Attachments.
Brief Particulars Of Horrible Double
Homicide at Beacon, Ia.
Cslar, Ind, Excited oser Family Scandal and a
Harmless Pistol7Shot.
Hanging Of Negro Murderer at Frials
Point, Miss.

TT BECAME A MURDER.
Special Dbpateh to 1he Chicago Tribune.
ST, LOUIS, No., Dec. IA few months
ago q young man came here from Chicago.
lie gave his name as +. B. Rickard, and
claimed to have done reporting on all the
Chicago papers, especially the Euenin4y
Ncus. Upon this representation he was
given employment on the Glbe-D Democrat.
He proved, after two weets' trial. to be
thoroughly unreliable and incompetent, and
his services were for this reason dispensed
with, He was afterwards heard Of as solic-
iting subscriptions for the Euoat1,g Cl.roni-
Gle, and taking things easy about town. He
boasted that he paid nothing for board, and
that Mrs. Lena Wilson. his landlatly, was
in love with him. This statement seemed a
strange one, for Rickard is neither comely
nor good looking. The woman is married,
has four children, and Il husband living, the
latter Just now being located ii Denver, Colo
Upon the morning Of Nov. ~ Kickard asked
Mrs. Wilson t0 accompany hin to ball in
the evening, and she, it Is said, consented.
In the evening Rickard came home drunk,
and Mrs. Wilson asked him to allow her
sister to accompany them. R!ckard refused.
4 quarrel ensued. The two were standing
III a bedroom, where the woman7s four
children were sleeping. Rickard drew his
revolver and shot the woman III the face. lie
then retreated, aud aS lle was leaving the
house raised the revolver to his own head
and fired. The shot missed him, and he fled
The next day Rickard returned to neigh
boring saloon and sent word to Mrs. Wilson
asking to see her. A policeman arrested
him as he was waiting. 1<ickard has been
held In the Four Courts lookup to wait
until the woman could appear against him.
ously injured, and for that reason great
was the surprise when to-day news OF her
death was made public. She died at 10
O'Clock this morning. Her nurse states TINT
death was caused by the bursting of an artery
caused by the bail from Richards pistol.
, 1880-12-05
SHOCKING DOUBLE MURDER.
Special Dispatch to The Chicago TRIBUNE.

Special Dispatch to The Chieaoo 1S1bun.-
KEoKuK, Ia, Dec. 4.-The particulars OF
terrible affair reached US to-day. Yesterday
morning q laborer in the coal mines ut
Beacon, L., named Livingston, while in q
drunken condition entered the house Of
John Stewart He was ordered out, and
Stewart suppqsIng that be had gone away
and would not give them any trouble, went
to his work. Shortly afterwards, Livingston
returned, and, forcing his way into tho house,
assaulted Mrs. Stewart and child which
she had In her arms, dealing them heavy
blows on the head with the sharp edge of an
AK. The wounds will prove fatal. Living
ston made an attempt to escape, but was ar
rested. and would have been lynched had
not the Sheriff hidden him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Brief JOttiuQS.

Mr.. Parsons, of Deering reports the advent
of the army worm at his place.
The Greenback Couaty Convention will be
held Aug. 10TH
The usual preparatory lecture will take place
at High street vestry this evening at 7.45.
The warm weather continues. Mercury 500
at sunrise, $50 at 3 p. M, 100 at sunset, wind
Southwest.
A subscription paper will be presented to our
citizens for concerts by Chambers band next
Monday in different parts of the city.
Wednesday was the 4Oth birthday of Rev.
Mr.. Hutchins, of Pine street church, and the
society presented him with handsome ice
pitcher.
The fire alarm telegraph wire is being ex-
tended to the Boston & Maine transfer station
where new box will be located.
The sleeve of dress, partly made, was
picked up on the street last night and can be
had at the police station.
Miss Carrie Allen, who resides at the corner
of Myrtle and Oxford streets, fell down stairs
Wednesday night, iniuring herself very badly.
The State street parish and Sunday School
are to have an excursion to the Two Lights on
Wednesday, July It'll.
The Republicans of Saccarappa will raise
splendid Garfield and Arthur flag next week
nine yards long.
The First Baptist church has raised by sub.
scription $4,000 towards the payment of its
church debt.
Pine street and Congress street Sunday
schools will make their annual excursions to
Little Chebeague in the Gazelle Saturday.
The police made seizure of liquors at the
Stafford block last evening and arrested
woman said to be the owuer.
There were two errors in theaccount of the
sale of Tom Patchen in yesterdays PRESS.
he was sold for $2SO0, not $1,000 as written,
and the purchaser was Mr.. Hezeltine, not
Haines. Z
Last evening boat containing four persons,
two ladies and two gentlemen, was run into by
another boat, managed, or rather mismanaged,
by two young men, both of whom were thrown
into the.water but were rescued and landed at
Custom House wharf wetter, if not wiser,
men and more cautious oarsmen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Presentation,

Wednesday evening, Notwithstanding the
excessive heat, some one hundred or more of
the members of the Pine street NJ E. church
and congregation, met at the residence of their
pastor, Rev. j. w. Hutchns. The movement,
as we understand, was started by the ladies,
and as the gentlemen were called upon to as
sist they did not refuse. The object was to ex-
press in some substantial form the regard,
strong affection and love they have for their
under shepherd. They chose as basis neat
ly designed and well executed ice pitcher The
presentation speech was made by A. A. Nick
erson. 1t was emphatically short and singu-
larly sweet. A strong desire was Suppressed for
continued health, prosperity and success of
their minister. The reply, if possible, was
still more concise 81 thank you with ali nv
heart" was about all of it., and yet volumes
were contained it, The.writer. doesn't think he
could have said much more. The counten-
ances of those present conveyed the idea that
the man was unutterably grateful: An even
ing well and proftably spent, aside from the
present or anything pertaining to it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
STATE NEWS.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The census takers of Pennington have near
~ completed their work, and give the follow
ing figures: Number of inhabitants, 3,342;
number in 1870, 3,252-a gain of 80 in the de-
cade. Of this number 1900 are found within
the village limits. and HOO on the west side of
the river.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
j. K. Osgood, who was nominated by the
Governor as special constable for Kennebec
county has declined.
The valuation of Augusta is as follows: Resi-
dent real estate, $2,43S, 100; nonresident
real estate, S817 $40; resident personal es-
tate, III ,295 ,539; nonresident personal estate,
$75,235; total valuation, $4,626,414. Last year
the valuation was: Resident real estate, 2,432,
800; nonresident real estate 1851 ,645; resident
sonal estate, $65 ,675; total valuation, $4,393,-
915, showing an increase of $234, 400.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Hon. Isaiah Stetson died in Bangor, We'd
nesday, aged 68 years. He was elected Mayor
OF Bangor in 1859 and the three following
years-and had served at different periods as
member OF either branch of the city govern
ment. He also represented the city in the
House of Representatives in the State Legisla-
ture.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Mr.. Robert Peacock, who has lately assum-
ed charge of the Congregational churches in
Bingham and Scion, was ordained at Scion on
Wednesday, June 23d. Rev. T. G. Mitchell
was moderator of the council called to advise
and assist, and Rev. w. Woodbury., Scribe.
The sermon was preached by Rev. J. E.
Adams of Bangor, Secretary of the Maine
Missionary Society. Text, I'd Cor. $40. Theme,
The Christian7
WALDO COUNTY.
The result of the census in several Waldo
towns is as follows: Belmont now has 500 in
habitants, loss of 68; Brooks $40, gain 2;
Freedom 652, loss GA; jackson 667, loss 40;
Prospect no, loss 116; Stockton 1916, loss 543;
Swanville 700, loss 70; Troy 1000, loss 141:
NIFTY 1902, loss 100; Waldo 663, gain 10. Net
loss in the ten towns 1884,
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KENNEBUNK.
Particulars of the Recent Tragedy.

Our Kennebunk correspondent furnishes the
following particulars of the tragedy at that
village reported briefly in our telegraph
columns of yesterday:
Upon the road leading from Kennebunkport
village to Wells, a few rods westerly from the
bridge crossing Mousam river, near the corner
of road leading to Harris beach is the good
farm and substantial buildings occupied by Mr.
Ivory Chick, wife and his son, Sylvester Chick,
his wife, Aurelia, and child, Freddie A.. a
fine boy of, eight years, two well agreed and
happy families, all in good health till recent
ly. 1t now appears that the past week the
younger Mrs. Chick has exhibited signs of in
sanity, and has been under the special care
and watch of the families. Her condition was
unknown to the neighbors.
Wednesday afternoon while Freddie was
watching his father repair horse-rake the
mother came with unsupported manner and
took him "away for short walk" A few
moments only interviewed when the father,
hearing fearful screams from the lad, rushed
toward the river where he found his wife
landing on the marsh the lifeless body of her
only child, Fred, whom she had drowned in a
lagoon between the house and the river where
the water was only about two feet deep. The
boy was hardly dead, but in the excitement
and the absense of skilled assistance the efforts
to resuci.ate were in vain. From remarks
made by the mother to the summoned physi-
clan, it seemed her intention was to commit
immediate suicide.
Mrs. Chick in health. is a most competent
and worthy woman. She has been married
the last time only about six months, the
murdered son being child of her first mar
riage to brother Of the present husband.
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The High School Building.

At meeting of the Committee on Public
Buildings last night the bids for the proposed
Improvements in the High School building
were passed upon, Mr.. A. E. Chase, the prln-
cipal of the High School, being present to ex-
plain them. By the proposed changes all the
room at present wasted in blind alleys, corri-
DORIS ETC., will be utilized, thus giving more
school room capacity, together with direct
light from the windows and excellent ventila-
ton. The contract for the masonry was award
ed to Garlic & Snow, and that for the carpen-
try, plastering and painting to A. D. Smith,
the whole cost of the Improvements to be
about $1,000. Bids for the steam heating will
soon be advertised. 1t is proposed to have a
register where the young ladies can dry their
feet and dresses on wet days without being
subjected to the present awkward and unsatis-
factory arrangement. The stair-cases in the
improved plan will be located in the wings.
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Closing Exercises at the Kavanagh
School

The closing exercises at the Kavanagh school
held yesterday afternoon were largely attended.
Ri. Rev. Bishop Healy was present, besides the
following named clergymen:-The Rev. Rector
Jno. w. Murphy, Rev. T. P. Linehan and
Rev. j. O'Dowd Of the Cathedral, Rev. G. W.
Doherty and Rev. E. j. Walsh of St. Donli
MICS, Rev.'D M. Bradley of Manchester, N
H., and two priests from the Grand Seminary,
Montreal. The Rt Rev. Bishop, assisted by
Father Murphy, bestowed the prizes on the
children. At the close of the entertainment
his Lordship complmented the children on the
progress they made during the past year and
on the excellent manner in which they ac-
quilted themselves on this occasion. He also
congratulated their teachers on being SO sue
cessful in advancing the children in their
studies and good department.
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Meteorological Report for June.
The following is the weather report o
A Confirmed Thief,

Officers Langmaid and Gribben discovered
yesterday that the girl, Lizzie Williams, who
was arrested for the larc eny of hat from
Capen g. Conner, as mentioned in yesterdays
PRESS, had also stolen two nice wrappers from
Deane Brothers, one worth $25, ostrich feath-
ers from Capen & Conner, jewelry from Mrs.
Pat O'Malley, red Jacket and pair of stock
ings from clothes line on High street, pock-
ct book with So in it from the Skating Rink,
wallet from Mrs. Dyer, and that she was also
one of the plant thieves who have lately been
robbing gardens on Cumberland street. Some
of the goods were recovered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Grand Excursion to Mt. Desert.

To those of our readers who desire to visit
Mt. Dersert splendid opportunity is afforded.
The splendid steamer Capt Dennison, will
leave Railroad wharf tomorrow evening al
H. 10 for Southwest and Bar Harbor, return
ing either by the City of Richmond or Lewis
ton, July 9TH The tickets for the round trip,
including berth, are but 81. A better oppor-
tunity to visit Names celebrated watering
place, at a cheaper rate, will not be afforded
all summer Now is the time to go before the
summer travel has flooded the hotels and
boarding houses at this famous resort
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Fourth Of July.

Lewiston and Auburn observe the 4th on
Saturday and the celebration consists chiefly of
mammoth excursion to Old Orchard, led by
Miller's band. The attractions at the beach
have been greatly increased, and the prospects
indicate that the Lewiston excursion will be
one of the largest ever coming from the ''spin-
die CITY," After observing the holiday in
sports at the beach the excursion returns home
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Portland Light Infantry.

The Infantry will make grand excursion
to .Clark's Grove, Hollis, Monday next, ac-
companied by the Portland Band. There will
be grand parade of fantasies, dancing both
afternoon and evening, a parade and drill, and
a match game of base ball between the Stars
of Portland and Red Stars of Rochester. The
trains will leave Portland at 7.2O and $50 a.
M and return at d, M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Died from His Injuries.

Frank Gripinar, the man who fell from a
window at No. 200 Friend street, Boston, We'd
nesday morning. as stated in yesterday morn
ing's PRESS, died at the City Hospital in that
city, at 1918 a. m. following. He was a
French Canadian, stone cutter by trade, and
arrived in Boston from Blue Hill, Me-, Tues
day. Drunkenness caused the accident
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Commencement at Bates College.

Commencement at Bates College.
Commencement day exercises took place on
Wednesday according to the following pro-
gramme:
Progress in Russia,
Elmer Ellsworth Richards, Pennington
(Modern Languages-second CLASSY
English Policy Towards Ireland,
Ernestt Herbert Farrar, Lewiston
Natural Sciences-frst class.)
The Monroe Doctrine,
HeDry Leonard Merrill, Auburn
(Rhetoric and English Literature-second CLASSY
Darwnsm. Almond Leroy Woods West Troy
CIathematics-frst class.)
Comparison of Longfellow's Evangeline with Ten
nyson's Enoeh Arden,
Laura Woodbury. Harris, wess Minot
CNatural Science-second CLASSY
Mark Trafton, Newton, Andover
Psychology-second class)
English and American Statesmen,
Oren Cheney Tarbox, Minneapolis, Mimi
Cicero. James Franklin Parsons, Eustis
Ancient Langnage-first CLASSY
The Man for the Times,
Francis Little Hayes, Lewiston
CModern Languages-frst CLASSY
Scholarship and Democracy,
Ivory Franklin Frisbee Kittery Point
Psychology-frst CLASSY
Valedictory-The Judiciary in our Government,
Wilbur Henry Judkins Monmouth
Candidate for the Degree of Master of Arts.
Oration-The Permanent in Literature,
Jennie Rich North, Bristol, Conn.
The Grafton before the Bates societies was
delivered at:City Hall last evening by Rev.
Edward Everett Hale of Boston. Subject
'The duty of scholars to mankind
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02

Sophomore Prize Defamation at Bow
dom.
The Sophomore prize defamation at Bow
doin took place Wednesday evening. The
following was the order of exercises:
Music.
Robespierre's Last speech,
NJ S. Holway, Augusta
The Signing of the Declaration. ........ Lippard
W. o. Pimpton, Litchfeld.
Freedom and Patriotism ..................De Dewey
F. H. Blondell, Topsham.
Fanaticism. A. F. Belcher, Pennington
Music.
c. E. Stinchfeld, Brunswick.
Bell of Atri .:........ .Longfellow
w. A. Moody, Kennebunkport.
Curse of Regulus. ........G. f. Bates, Yarmouth
Burr and Blennerhassett .................. Writ
E. 7. Mccarthy, Peabody, Mass.
Music.
The Character of the Revolution ........ Wilson
M. L. Sanborn, Denmark.
Maclaine's Child. Mackay
Myron II. Goodwin, Gorham.
Shamus O'Brien .................S Sheridan Lefanor
Geo. H. Pierce, Portland.
The Roman Soldier. Atherstone
G. II. Gilman, Portland
Music.
The first prize was awarded to W. o. Plimp-
ton, and the second to Geo. FL. Pierce.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Loss Of the Hannah Eldridpe.

A despatch to G. W. Rich yesterday stated
that the schooner Hannah Eldridge of Booth
bay, was ashore at Darlington M. S., and
would probably prove total loss. The Ed
ridge was fishing schooner of 80 tons, and
probably had full fare of fish, She is in
sured in the Portland Mutual Fishing Insur.
ance Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Municipal Court.

THURsDAY.-Allan Poole and Charles F. Pooler.
Breaking and entering Ordered to recognize in the
sum of $1,000 each for their appearance at the
September term Superior Court. Committed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02

IN season for a band concert on the park in the
evening.
Saco is to observe Monday, the 9Th, with
good procession of ''fantastics in the morning
and yacht race at Old Orchard during the
day.
AT Biddeford the mills will shut down Mon
day, but no general celebration is vet an
mead
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Odd Fellowship,

AT meeting of Unity Lodge Wednesday
evening. the following officers were chosen for
the ensuing term
N. G.-Fred E. Haskell.
V. G.-Oscaf r. Sturdivant
Secretary-Charles Prince.
Treasurer-John G. Merrill.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Fatal Accident.

Capt. Charles Merrill received dispatch
from the mate of the schooner B. F. Lowell,
yesterday, stating that on the passage from
Martinique to Boston, Capt Gale was knocked
overheard by the boom and drowned. Capt.
Gale was about 40 yerrs of age, an excellent
shipmaster, and leaves widow in Knight
vii
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
Accident in the Maine Central Yard,

Yesterday afternoon, about O'Clock, as
coal train was shifting on track occupied by
gravel train in the Maine Central railroad
yard in this city, the coal trains locomotive
did not stop quick enough and collided with
the rear OF the gravel train injuring the en-
CINE somewhat. Nobody hurt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02

Fletcher & Littlefeld get up boss clam
bakes at Long Island every afternoon on the
arrival of the boats. On July 9Th they propose
to open mammoth bake. We would advise
all our readers who love CLANS and who do
not, to give these gentlemen call.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-02
State College Commencement.

State College Commencement
The Commencement day exercises at the
State College took place Wednesday. The
diplomas were awarded to the graduating class
by Gov. Davis who addressed the class
The following was the order of exercises:
Agriculture the Basis TO Prosperity,
Fred B. Elliott, Bowdoin
Charles T. Pease, Bridgton
Language,
Annie A. Mathews, Saltwater
Our New Industry,
Albert H. Brown, Oldtown
International Arbitration,
James F. Purington. Bowdoin
Culture,
Marcia Davis, Saltwater.
Iron,
George W. Lufkln, North Yarmouth
Industrial Education,
Franklin r. Patten Hampden
Co-education,
Sarah P. Harrington, Orono
The Story of Nature,
Frank A. Mansfield Camden
Spectrum Analysis,
Charles W. Fernald, South Levant
Science and Literature,
Fred w. Pickett, Etna
A Plea for Small Colleges,
Horace w. Atwood, North Orange, Mass.
Alchemp,
James M. Bartlett, Litchfeld
Comforting d egrees.
Awarding Prizes
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Attention PinnanrS,

There will be special meeting of this Company
at Lancaster Hall, Friday evening, July 3D. at
O'Clock sharp, to be measured for uniforms. Every
member is requested to be present.
Per order. w. P. OSBORNE Capt
W. l.. NOBLE, Clerk.