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The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
WORDS OF SYMPATHY.
From Foreign Countries.

WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-The following des-
State:
The President Of the French Republic, to MIR.
Arthur, Vice President OF United States,
Washington, d. c., Mont Sans Vaudrez,
Sept. 20, 1881.
1 learn that the President of the United
States has just died, notwithstanding the ex-
cellent end intelligent care which he has re-
ceived during the long period OF his suffering.
Be pleased to convey the expression OF my
sympathy to Mrs. Garfield, his widow, whose
carriage during the painful ordeal to which she
has been subjected has called forth my sincere
admiration. Accept also, in nay name and In
that of the French Republic, the expression OF
the deep grief which we feel in consequence OF
the fatal result Of the odious crime to which
Mr.. Garfield has fallen victim.
Signed, GREvy.
To this message the following reply was
To the President of the French Republic,
Mont Sans Vaudrez:
The sympathy you express for Mrs, Garfield
in her great sorrow, and the profound grief
you testify on your own behalf and that OF the
government of the French Republic, are deeply
and gratefully appreciated in this hour OF
national bereavement.
(Signed) CHESTER A. Arthur.
LIVERPOOL, Sept 23.-The Mayor, trans
mitting to Consul Packard resolutions passed
at yesterdays public meeting, says: II can
assure you I have never known deeper feeling
shown by all classes in Liverpool
LONDON, Sept 23.--Lord Brabason, son of
the Earl of Meath, writes to the Times: SIT
is to be hoped that an early opportunity OF
publicly expressing the deep and heartfelt
sympathy of all classes in the united kingdom
will be given"
At meeting of the London Common Goun-
Gil to-day, Sydney Townsend Day, member for
otax rd proDogad n resolution that
''This Court has received with the utmost sor-
row and regret, the intelligence of the death of
President Garfield, and desires to express its
deep sympathy with the American people on
the loss of the statesman who was held In such
great respect, not only by his fellow country
men, but by the whole world. 1t desires to
convey to Mrs. Garfield and her family, the
respectful expression of its sincere coincidence
in her irreparable bereavement"
At every town council which has met since
the event. similar resolution has been passed
or noticed.
Iiaments of Victoria, New South Wales, South
Australia and New Zealand, unanimously
adopted addresses of sym npatby on the occa-
sion of the death Of President Garfield.
New YORK, Sept 23.-The London Stock
Exchange will close at o'clock Monday, and
the American District will be closed all day.
The Chamber of Commerce this morning
appointed committee 20 attend the funeral OF
late President Garfield.
ROME, Sept. 23.-The Syndicate of this city
has written letter to the American Minister
condoliDg with the people of the United States
for the loss OF the President, in the name OF
the city.
WASHINGTON, Sept 23.--A large number of
messages from foreign governments and per-
sons of distinction were received to-day, and
appropriately responded to by Secretary Blaine.
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rRrDAY HonxrrG. sRrr. 20.

The canary bird was introduced into Europe
early in the sixteenth century.
During tbs siege of SebAstopol py tno Eng-
nxh as. .042 rounds OF Shot were tnrnWn Into
fhs city.
The question Of the HansveNan succession
10 ths throHs Of England was carried By a sim
ais vote.
Ths philsheg or short kilt skirt worn in the
Highlands was introduced By Raulingston, an
xon smeltsr, In 1928.
The ipvcxtion OF she harness Is ascribed TO
nrsctheus, king OF Athens, who nyed 800 or
600 years before Christ.
Stone collins occurred amsng the Anglo-Sax-
ems as early as SOS, and were not quite obsolete
before the reign of Henry VIII.
The earliest company for insuring against
IRE Was instituted in London In 1886, and was
CALLED the Hand in Hand Fire Office"
John OF Finland, on his return from Sweden
srought the first coach into that country to-
ward tbs end OF the sixteenth century.
farring and feathcring is an European IN
vention. II was one Of hichard Cure de Lion 8
ordinances for seameH In punishment Tor
theft.
Canal locks were known in upper Egypt
from the most ancient times known to history.
They wsrs introduced into England from Flan-
asrs In 1852.
Beer was ths common drink Of the Germans
IN the time of Tsoitus, who wrote his ''Treatise
en- the Manners Of the Germans" about the end
OF the first century.
The ambulance Ia comparatively a modern
invention, due mainly to tho French. We
End NO trace Of regularly organized military
hospitals until this time of Henry ~.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
TIE RARKMAN TRAGEDY.
Trial of the Chadbouraes for the Murder
of Alvin Watson

Trial of the Chadbournes for the Murder
of Alvin Watson.
DExTER, Sept. 22.--In the Chadbourna case
the examination Of 8. ". Witham was con-
tinued this mornfrg. he testified that Reni.
Chadbourne told him bis deaf mute son came
home about shutdown all cut up aud he Under
stood from tho nute's signs that Watson and
tramp cut him. He also told him when they
found blood in Watson's she'd that there was
where the deed was done. where the dumb
boy murdered Alvin Watson.
Mrs. Witham testified that she heard Vat
son CRYING and repeating the cry twice about
II O'Clock on the night OF the murder. She
also testified as to certain contradictory state-
ments of respondents, in their account they
gave OF the mute and his whereabouts that
night. Wallace Chadbourne showed her the
knife that he said the deed was done with by
the mute.
Adelins Libby testified as to the blood on
the floor, lounge, window sill, curtain and
window.
Levi McKusick described bloody foot prints
on the floor, difference in shape of them, prints
of hands in the blood aud On the lounge and
track of blood made by dragging the body
ont. Chadbourne told him the mute got his
wounds at the corner of his lChadbourne's)
house and asked If he thoughE that the mute
could do the deed alone; told him the mute
went to bed at 10 o'clock.
VIM, S. McKusick corroborated the previous
witness, and testified that Wallace Chadbourne
before the murder threatened Watson and
asked witness after arrested If he should te ti
fy against him He also testified to cert IN
signs made by the mute before Wallace IN
dieating stabs on the body OF some one
James l.. McKusick testified that VallaC
told him he had got to have some fen a
Watson, and If he did he would fix him. Wit
ness traded with Wallace for dirk which
Wallace did not deliver and can now identity
it if shown him.
Daniel Libby testified that Wallace
bourne told him that the mute described three
men as coming to his house, Watson as one.
Watson stabbed the mute and the 10 ate stab
bed Watson, and then they ran and the mute
followed. Benz. Chadbourne to . witness
that Watson had received fatal wou in the
body on the lounge ana pointed it out.
The Attorney General and County Attor Sy
are exercising great care in presenting the case
as it depends upon circumstantisl evidence
entirely There are many more witnesses to
be examined for the State. The public are
much interested in the case.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
A PROCLAMATION.
Next Nezeay Set Apart as a Day of
Mourning.

WAsxxeToN, Sept. 22-The following proc
lanaticn has just been issued by President Ar
thur:
NJ TEE PxEsIDnE1 eB THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, 4 PROCLAMATION.
whereas, In his fnscrutable wisdom 1t has pleased
God to remove from us the illustrious head of the
nation, james A. Garfield, late President Of the
United ntatss;s and,
Als all hearts should manifest itself with one ac-
cord toward the throne of Infinite Grace, and that
ve should bow before the Almighty and seek from
Him that consolation In af1iction and that
thcation of our loss which he is able and willing to
voucksafe;
New, therefore, in obedience to sacred duty,
srd In accordance with tho desire of the people, l.
Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States
Of America, do hereby appoint Monday next, the
seth Of September, ON which day the remains of
ear honorsd and beloved dead will be consigned to
their last resting place earth, to be observed
throughout the United States rs day of humilia-
sion and mourning; and earnestly recommend all
tive places Of divine worship there to render alike
thsir tribute Of sorrowful submission to the will of
Almighty God and Of reverence and love for the
memory and character OF our late Chief Magistrate.
In witEsss whereof have horeunto SGT my hand
and caused the seal of the United States to be
asked. Done at the city Of Washington this 22d
day September, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and eighty Lone, and Of
the Independence Of the Uniten States the one
hundred and sixth.
tsigned) CHEsTHR A. ARTHUR.
By the President.
JAxBs G. BLAIEB, Secretary of state.
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THE FUNERAL.
Governors OF States Invited ito be Pres
ert.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The following de-
spatch has been sent by the State department
to the Governors of the several States and Ter
ritories:
You are respectfully invited to be present at
the funeral ceremony of the late President
James A. Garfield at Clsveland, Ohio, Mon
day, Sept 26, at 9 .. m.
fSigned) JAS. G. BLAINE, Sec'y.
At meeting of Senators held this afternoon
In the Vice Presidents room, Senator Sher-
man presiding, the following were appointed a
committee to accompany the remains of the
late President to Cleveland and attend the
funeral there Senators Sherman, Bayard,
Edmunds, Anthoney and Garland. Members
of the House also held NEE ting in the room
of the sergeant-at-armf, Speaker Randall pre-
siding. The following were appointed com.
mittee in behalf of the House: Messrs. Ran
dali, Kasson. and Townsend of Ohio.
BosToE, Sept 2S-Gov. John D. Long has
issued proclamation appointing Monday next
to be observed in this State as sacred day.
He also suggests that on the intervening Sab
bath all churches commemorate the man and
event.
The Grand Commander OF the Knights Tenn
plar requests all Templars who can to attend
the funeral OF Sir Knight James A. Garfield.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
TIE CABINET.
The Members Requested to Retain their
Respective Positions-No Extra
Session of Congress.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-After the oath was
administered to President Arthur meeting OF
the Cabinet was held until half-past l. The
only business transacted was the preparing ana
day next as day Of prayer. Members of the
Cabinet were requested to retain their. respec-
tive positions. 1t is authoritstively learned,
as well as indicated by the Presidents inaug-.
ural address, that there will be no session, OF
A later dirpatch says the Cabinet resigned
but were requested to continue for the present
at the heads Of their departments.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
Wisconsin Republicans.

MILWAUKEE, Sept 22-The Republican
State Convention of Wisconsin nominated
Gen. J. M. Rush for Governor on the sixth
formal ballot. He received 1874 votes; S. s.
Fifield nominated for Lieutenant Governor;
J +. Finnie Secretary of State.
A platform was adopted expressing sympathy
with President Gar6eld's family, and declar-
ing faith in General Arthurs patriotism and
good Intentions; polygomy is denounced
while corporations must be encouraged, there
mnst be no further subsidies granted to rail-
roads. 1t recommends legislation by Congress
relative to the counting of the electoral vote,
and also legislation settling the question of
the Presidents inability.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
GENERAL NOTES.

James a. Garfield, Jr., who is a student at
Williams College and has been sick with ma
larial fever, was sufficiently improved yester-
day to allow him to leave for Cleaveland last
night via the Troy and Boston railroad.
Mrs. Garfield and her daughter Mollie Wis
tied the White House yesterday to arrange for
the removal Of their personal effects. She ex-
hibited signs of deep emotion upon entering
he familiar rooms and her eyes were eufused
with tears which she made brave efforts to re-
strain The mansion is draped.
Ex-President Hayes and ex-Speaker Ban
dali have arrived in Washington and will par
ticipate in the funeral exercises.
The Garfield fund now amounts to $780,
63439.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FALL, 1881.
Extra Inducements fOr Early
Buyers.

We offer the following list of un-
paraIIeIed bargains for those who
buy their Fall supply Of DRY
GOODS early in the season:
46 pcs. Dark Grey and Brown
Mixed Dress Flannel at IL l-2 cts.
per yard---25 ct. goods.
40 pes. All Wool 44-inell French
Damasee Dress Goods, only 80 cts.
per yard, all cOI0rs and black.
32 pcs. French CrOise Berge A.
inch all wool, 62 1-2 cts. per yard,
never before soid less than rs cts.
40 Marseilles Bed Spreads slight
ly damaged, at $500 each, worth
$500.
800 yds. more of Embroidered
White Flannel, mt SI.OO per yard.
go d0z. Children's All WeOl Hoe
in solid cOlors, sizes 61-2 to s 1-2,
at 38 cts. per pair; usually sold at
so cts.
40 doz. Boys Grey All Wool
Hose, sizes 6 to 8 l-2, at 46 cts.
per pair ; usually sold at So 1-2c.
Every prudent buyer shOnld secure
some of these bargains.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
NEW YORK.
Conklins and Anti-Conkiinq.

UxYcA, Sept. 27.-Ths Republican conven-
t1cn sef the hrst assembly districto of Oneida
esrnty assembled this afternoon with half the
ssas contested and after fruitless attempts to
organize, two eoRvsntions were held in the
set with Oonkling at its head and the other
with Samuel s. Lowery. Both passed resolu-
tions on the death Of the President,
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DEATHS.

In this city. Sept 23, Miss Della r. Warren. only
daughter Of Samuel and Martha Warren, aged 2l
years IL months IA days.
Notice of funeral hereafter.J
In Pittston, Sept o, Robert, youngest son of Mrs
Jeanette p. Mansir, aged IL months.
In Benton Sept. 12, Mrs. dane Robinson, aged
4b years,
In Vassalboro, Sept. IL. of consumption. MissNel
lie Meserye, aged 10 years.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
SPORTING.

Wallace Ross Accepts Hanlon's Chal-
lenge.
sT. 5oHH, n. B., Sept. 22.-Wallace Ross
hm forwarded $500 to the Toronto Mail to cov-
ar hanian, 9 deposit, and articles of agreement
~ rsce k% 1st, the place to be mutually
Ss11G upcn.
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THE NATION'S DEAD
Tho Remains Lying n State at
tho Capitol
THE FEATURES NO LONGER
EXPOSED TO VIEW.
President Arthur Formal
ly Inaugurated.
A BRIEF AND APPR0PRI-
ATE ADDRESS.
No Extra Session of Congress
to be Held.
No Extra Session of Congress
to be Held.

The late Presidents remains lay in state at
the Capitol yesterday but the lid of the coffin
was closed last night owing to the decomposi-
tion of the body and will not again be opened.
The remains will be taken to Cleveland to-
day President Arthur was inaugurated yes
terday and delivered an address. No extra
session of Congress will be held.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
METEOROLOGICAL

NKIEUHGLDGICAL
rsszsAgxsss Eos CAS- Eszxs rwHrx-ForR
&o53s.
sFAe Dag'9, OFxIcz CsrRs sIasAn
0FxEaaR, Washington, d. o.,
Hept. %, I An.
req Sew EEn9land.
Slightly warmer, partly cloudy weather, ooal
rains, southery winds, stationary or lower
barometer.
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7-77--7-@7---777=7==-=
MARRIAGES.

In Belfast Sept. 8, VIM. b. Ward Of Prospect and
Miss Hattie r. Ellis Of Stockton.
In Searsport Sept. lS, Lorenzo j, McMahan and
Miss Lillian i. Patterson, both Of Belfast.
In Orland Sept. z, Pillsbury W, Bowden and Mrs.
Elsie A. BoWden,
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Esrtinna Esasly Wholesale arEsa.
PORTLAND. Sept. 22.
Flour irms Patent Spring Wheats quoted highe
s 5000 25. Corn and Oats are very strong and ad-
ysncing. Sugars are more active and prices went
up 14c today. selling I0ssc for granulated and 9s
for Extra @. Pork Backs and Clear have advanced
81. Lard is strong and 1sc higher. Beans are 15e
higher for Mediums. Onions are 25o better.
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Nby I5I0RFHpH.1
NEW YORK, Sept. 22-EyeEing. Money loaned
between 4a6 on CALL closing easy at A prime naer-
long and 48414 for short. Governments are nnist.
State bonds dull Railroad bonds moderately active
but irregular.
the transastions at the stosk Exchange aggregst-
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
Fatal Explosion.

CHETAPA, Kan, Sept GA locomotive on
the Missouri Pacific railroad exploded yester-
day killing four men and wrecking the engine
and dozen cars The killed were George G..
Adams, engineer, Simon Bailey, fireman, John
Denny and stranger named O'Neal.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23

stscEs msrkes.

tina following quotations of stocks were received
yesterday by Woodbury. u Mouiton insembers of the
Boston stock Exchsnge), corner of Middle and Ex-
ehaupe streets.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23

NOTICE. Ladies now using cream tartar and
soda IN baking will have better results by using
Congress YEAST Powder. Try it IN biscuits cake,
dcughruts, pie crust, etc.
SLADE's ENaLIsH MUSTARD is sold Ey sll gro
ere.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
sasITNa pays OF sTEAmsEzaps.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. SEPTEMBER 23.
SIM rises ...4....-.5.49 High water, GA Hl..1059
San sets ...........5.56 Meon sets.....--.s 600
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23

Grain Market.
PORTLAND, Sept. %.
Tha following quotations OF Grain were received
by telegraph from Chicago today by A. W. Jordan.
10y Commercial street:
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23

DRY Goods Wholesale RHaRASes.
The following quotations are wholesale prices and
corrected daily by Storer Bros. & Co., Dry Goods,
Woolens and Fancy Goods o. & So Middle street:
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23

Thousands Viewing the Remains Beau
tiful Floral Tributes.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
MEMORANDA.

small coasting schr named Halcyon, was run
ashore 22d on Cape Elizabeth flats. TO stop lssk.
Ship j Morse from Cardiff for Nagasaki, before
reported missing, arrived at destination Aug 2;
Barque Nellie Brett, lately ashore near
Ms is Ia the dry dock at Halifax undergoing
The expense of floating her and getting her TO haI,
fax, was $1,000, and the expense OF repairs Will
amount to about $40 900 more.
Brig Akbar, from Cienfuegos. arrived at Sagus
I4th inst with less of deckload and the brig Good
win arrived with cargo damaged, both having en-
eountered heavy gales.
Sch A Hammond (of Saco) Simpson, from Phiia-
delphia for Norwich is ashore on Reedy Island and
Full OF water. She has ESQ tons coal on board.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
Enrevoala markets.

Bv Telegraph
.LdYExPooL, Sept. 22-12.30 P. IL COTTON rnsa9set
firm; Uplsnds at S-16d; Orleans at 3-lSd: safes
l2OOO bales: speculation and export 1000; futures
dull.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23

LYING IN STATE.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23

asaiiy zsonaestic Receipts.
BY water eosIyegsnsa-~1oo3 Essh GornmaAl 10 O
81 fSry-AG G ".
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- s2eceipss OF Maine Central.
PORTLAND. Sept. 81.
Scr Portland, Gears SO miscellaneous merchandise,
fer connecting lroads< 81 cars nisesllnneons nsar
st7n6ise
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
TRADE CIRCULAR
FOR 1891
WHOLESALE
AMID
Manufacturing Interests
AE pRpYE ARqEA HRE
OF PORTLAND, ME,

This circular is presented by the un-
dersigned, Wholesale Dealers and Manu-.
faeturers Of Portland. The Merchant
and Manufacturer viii here find e0nveR-
lently classified and indexed, general
merchandise and supplies OF every de-
seripti0n, which are offered TO the
Trade by firms whose facilities, experi-
ence and enterprise have given this City
an hOnOred position among the Whole
sale Markets 0f the eOantrY.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23

Aug %, lat 10 n, lon 81 w, ship America, BIe-
then from Liverpool for San Francisco.
Aug 20, lat 80 N, lon SO W. ship Levi Burgess,
from Philadelphia for Portland, o.
The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23

--latest BY European steamers.l
SID fm Bordeaux 8th inst, John B Rothman, Nash.
Sundswan.
Ar at Liverpool 9Th inst, Oregon, Pennell, Fleet
wood. to load for San Francisco.
Passed the Liz ird 9th inst. Saml Skolfeld, Skol-
field, Antwerp for Cardiff. in tow.
AR at Newport 9th inst w Davis. Morse, Havre
Sid fm Penarth 10th, .Undaunted Hamilton, for
San Francisco.
Daily Republican., 1881-10-27
l.. y. CIRCUIT COZ RI.
The JudEe ChaSs ~ the Jury Vino
Retire NJ 3.23.

Court reassembled at . o'clock, when
Judge Bradford delivered his charge
to the jury. 1t was brief and to the
point, concluding he said, | have simply
to say to you, that the prisoners duty,
when the mate attempted to strike him
was to avoid the blow and endeavor TO
get out OF the way, as far as possible,
but If all avenues OF escape were out of,
and be was pressed 70 tho wall, he thoil
had perfect right TO defend himself
and protect his life, but he must be care
full of the means employed to protect
his lits. A person must use every
end.avors 10 save his life, before re-
sortiug to deadly weapons. Bus lsay
emphatically tU you, gentlemen Of the
jury, that the mate had no right to
strike the prisoner with Delaying pin,
which is u deadly weapon, and you must
be satisfied that the maze did strike
Corso, and also that Corso was Justified
in using the knife to protect his life.
The Judge then explained the nature
of a Delaying pin, saying again that
the mate had no right to punish a
sailor with a Delaying pin. The law
relating to the case was cited to the
Jury, and he finished his charge by
saying. The whole matter comes down
to the jury, to the question OF self
defense. AT twenty-three minutes past
two, the jury retired, and the Court
after waiting few minutes, adjourned
until 10 o'clock Ills morning whom IT
is expected thejury will bring In u YER
dict,
Daily Republican., 1881-10-27
OuF.E0vi0I GornDMa.

Yesterday was gala day among our
German citizens, the occasion being a
visitation to Delaware Saengerbunl Il
german society of this city, by simi
ar organization cf Philadelphia Tney
arrived IN this city at noon yesterday
and were met At the depot by members
Of the Wilmington Society accolnpan-
led by Guth's Artillery Hand. Many
OF the visitors were accompanied by
their wives, and numbered a bout sixty.
They were escorted to Saenger Hall, on
Fourth street below Market, where an
elegant collation. hac bee Il prepared for
the visitors, who did alnpls justice t.
the tempting viands set before them,
consisting of chicken, oysters, beef,
mutton, ham, etc., including numerous
delicious and rot a few side dishes.
After the feast was over, the room was
cleared, and those present spent the
biggest part of the afternoon in tripping
the light fantastic toe. The orches-
trail music being furnished by the mem.
bers of the artillery Band. This band
bids fair to become the Leading musical
organization ia our city a2d We wei.
come it with outstretched hands, as
there is ample room for one or two Or
chest-as here. During tbs several in,
termissions several songs were sung by
members Of both societies. The visitors
singing was led by Herman Peters
and that of this city by Gonrad..Manz.
Addresses were also made during the
afternoon by Louis Beischer, President
of the Teutonia SDnger banl i, of Phila-
delphia, and +. Burton or the home so
siety. Also by President David Ny
ers AMI Henry Miller of this city. A
lunch was served early in the evening
and the visitors embarked on the I
o'clock train for Philadelphia much
pleased with their visit
The Teutonia STugerbund, is one of
the best German singing societies Of
Philadelphia, and has been organized
since 1863, having large mem Dership,
composed principally of baker bosses,
it's headquarters being at No. 5O9 Callow-
hill st.