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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
FINANCIALLY RUINED
Result of Celebrated Case" in somer-
set County.

There was on trial at Skowhegan last
week in the supreme judicial court for Somer-
set county, Judge Virgin presiding, one of the
most remarkable cases ever brought before
court in the State of Maine. 1t is the locally
celebrated action of ''Lavoney Higgins, by
her next friend, vs.. John e. Downs. The
jury Friday brought in a verdict for plaintiff
for $780, In 1880, young man named John
Z. Downs, was elected supervisor of schools of
the town of Smithfeld in Somerset county,
about twelve miles from Skowh egan. He de-
sired to teach school in one of the districts,
and accordingly in his capacity of supervisor,
issued certificate to himself as teacher.
November of that year found him in the
pedagogical chair and one of his pupils. a
Smithfeld girl of fourteen years, named
Lavoney Higgins, as one of his pupils One
day, according to the testimony in the case,
Downs called out class in grammer Lavoney
among them. After an exercise in the rules OF
syntax, the teacher put a number of questions
to the class Selecting a word, he asked
Lavoney in what case it stood. She replied
that she didn't know. He told her it was in
the objective case, but when asked again what
case it was she persisted in naming every
other case but the one desired. He told her
be would punish her if she didn't repeat the
answer correctly. She was obstinate. Finally
he struck her with the pointer. She bent over
and received the blow on the back of her neck
and across her shoulders The plaintiffs claim
she was injured for life and has been sick ever
since, the blow iniuring the spinal column and
causing partial paralysis
Her father brought for her civil suit against
the teacher, setting the damages at So, 900.
The suit was first tried at the September term,
1881. The jury disagreed. A second trial was
given tho case in March, 1882. The Jury dis
agreed again. In each case, the panel stood
nine for the plaintiff and three for the defen-
dant. This is the third trial of the case Each
trial has occupied three days.
The case is notable for the persistence with
which it has been fought. Neither side has
been willing to compromise The attorneys
have been pugnacious and the parties to the
suit have been bitter. Some of the ablest
lawyers in the State have been in the suit, G.
T. Stevens, ESQ.,, of West Wateryille. tegsn
the suit for the plaintiffs. The veteran Joseph
Baker of Augusta, appeared at this trial. The
attorneys for the defense were Messrs Walton
and Walton, who hold a leading position at
the Somerset bar. Every trial has been very
vigorously conducted
Both parties have been ruined financially
by the suit. The plaintiffs father owns q
small farm on which are heavy ncumbracces.
Downs had about $500 when he was sued but
the suit has cost him all this and more. The
costs ana lawyers charges amount to nearly
$1,000 on each side.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
Havana .yHar,,e,.



HAVANA. Oct. 7.-Sugar market remalned entire.
tirely quiet with no sales and quotations nominal;
Moiasses sugar. SO to 80 deg 614G7 reals gold per
arrobe Centrifugal 90 to 90 deg in boxes and hhds
9C@9H reals.
Stocks in warehouses at Havana and Matanzas
40, 800 boxes, ~, 500 bags and 63 TO hhds: re
cepts for the week $50 hhds exports 1850 boxes
300 bags and $3.50 hhds, OF which 800 bags and p
300 hhds were to the United States.
Freights quiet At previous quotations.
Spanish gold 1.S5.
Exchange quiet; on Uuited States so days gold at
SA2@9 prem; short sight 91s0lO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
MAINE.
PRESCOTT, THE MURDERER,
Captured in Bristol and Returned to His
Cell.

THomAsToN, Oct. 7.-Charles E. Prescott,
who escaped from the Maine State Prison some
days ago, was eaptored near New Harbor, Bris-
tol, this morning, by George Ellis. lie arrived
this evening on the train in charge Of the off
GERS, and is now in his old quarters at the pris
on. The officers have been on his track every
day since his escape, and at times have been
close to him. He looks haggard and worn
out, having slept but two hours, he say, since
he left the prison.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09

PORTLAND. Oct. g.
Miscellaneous merchandise received by the Port
land g. Ogdensburg Railroad. 40 cars.
Received by Maine Central Railroad, f)T PorrlnId
SO cars miscellaneous merchandise; for connecting
roads 102 cars miscellan 'o1s clandige.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09

| ft lumber.
Bark Abiel Abboft-4O4, ,726 # lumber. $4,000
| pickets.
Foreign Imports.
| PICToU, MS. Bark Romo-s6o tons coal to G
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
A Reunion Postnonad.

BOSTON, Oct. S.-The contemplated rennion
of veterans of the Union and Confederate
armies engaged at Culps and Cemetery Hills,
Gettysburg, called for the 18th and 18th inst !,
has been postponed until next year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
MINOR TEL .RGRAMs

Thomas Kenney of Amesbury, Mass 20
yeals old, was kicked in the pit of the stomach
by horse, Saturday morning and instantly
killed.
Chief Justice Wood of Manitoba, died Sat
urday night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09

LOEDoS. Oct.7 -Consols 1COJs.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 7-ls.30 p. u-Co .y,,G lasit, 81
firm; Uplands at l1-i8d; orleans I'd, sales lu,OOO
bales speculation and export 1000 bales; tntures
weak.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
Gsrs in Marker.

PORTLAED, Oct. z.
me folio wing quotations Of Grain we're reosived
~ telegraph from Chicago TODAY bv S. II. Larmine
q Co., tog Commercial street., Portland
lhieagl- 1,,r.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
BRUTALLY MURDERED.
rhe Fate of Prominent Cincinnati, O,

The Fate Of a Prominent Cincinnati, o,
Merchant.
CINCINNATI Oct. 8.--A. W. Ross of Ross q
Lysle, coal dealers in this city was found mul-
dered last night between the railroad and his
residence at Glendale, Ohio. His head was
beaten TO Jelly, and his watch and part of his
chain and pocketbook were taken. He was
treasurer Of the Coal Exchange and attended
the annual meeting last night He was also
member of the board of commissioners of the
industrial exposition which closed last night
and lett the city by tram which leaves short
ly before midnight, No clue has yet been dis
covered to the murderer. The corporation of
Glendale offered $500 reward for the arrest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09

The following quotations Of stocks are receive.
and corrected daily by Woodbury. a Moulton mem
bers of the Boston Stock Exchsnge). corner OF Mid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
Railroad Citation Robbed.


LEWISTON, Oct. 7.-Whie the ticket seller
of the Grand station at Lewiston YVES at din
ner, man broke into the office by prying up
the window. The cash draw was broken open
and about $45 taken. The tickets were not
disturbed. There is no clue to the burglars.
Fatal Accident.
GARDINER, Oct Frank S. Manson, 20
years of age, residing in Fsrmingdale, was
shot today by an accidental discharge of gun
which he was taking from wagon. He died
in few hours.
A False Report OF Death.
BANGOR, Oct 7.-Adelbert Kelley, reported
killed at Monroe Trotting Park. yesterday is
alive and doing as we'll as could be expected
His collar bone is broken and shoulder dislo-
Gated, and he has scalp wound.
Fire at York Corner.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H, Oct. IA large stable
at York Corner, Me-. belonging 10 the estate
Charles Willis Moalton, was entirely burned
this morning with contents.
Fire IN Waldoboro.
WALDoBoRo, Dot. S.-The house, ell and
barn owned by Redington Creamer was burn
ed Saturday night. Tho buildings are a
tai LOST. A small portion of the furniture
was saved; but wagon, gig, two harnesses,
blacksmith tools, clothing &C., were destroyed.
Cause unknown, bat probably incendiory.
Loss $4,000; insured $500.
Educational Matters.
FORT FAIRFIELD, Oct. THE Aroostook
County Educational Association met yesEer-
day in this village, president, Rev Fl. Sawyer
presiding. After organization paper was
read by George Fl. Smith of Presque Isle on
School Government. The subject was ably
discussed by Messrs. N. II. Martin, Hon. N.
Luce, Rev. II. Sawyer Mr.. Whitney and 9TH
ers. A paper upon primary language lessons
was read by Mis- Margaret Nelson Of Presque
Isle, followed by remarks on the subject by
Messrs Luce, Martin, Smith, Sawyer, Miss
Alice Whitney and others. A paper upon
composition in mixed schools was read by Miss
Alice Nowland of Ashland, followed by dis
cussion by Messrs, Luce, Martin, SIN tn and
others.
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, Oct. THE following are
the post office changes in Maine for the past
week.
WorthleY, AndroscoggIn coun-
ty, Chas. 5. Stroat, postmaster.
PostmasLers appointed-Oliver S. Scripture,
North Bangor, Penobscot county; Mrs. Sarah
A. Turner, North Cutler, Washington county
Joshua Cushman, Woolwich, Washington
county
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
WHOLE FAMILY DRowNED
Sad Disaster in Plum Island RIVER, Near
Amesbury, Mass.

1A1lhaBUII4' OCT; I.-decrg9 Huntington, his
VIE ami louf children, belonging in Amesburg
we're c9psized il a sail boat ~ Plum Island
River this forenoon and ali were drowued The
b dies OF huntington aad one of his daughters
have been recovered
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
MISCELLANEOUS.



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e foundation, and by building up
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
Portland DAILY Wholesale nnrLs..

Fresh Beef MarkeG.
UorreJted for the PRESS daily BY Wheeler Swift
ssnJe Oo CommlssIon Merchants in Chicago Dressed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09

BANGOR, Oct 7-Adelbert Kelley, reported
killed at Monroe Trotting Park. yesterday is
alive and doing as well as could be expected.
His collar bone is broken and shoulder dislo-
Gated, and he has scalp wound.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
sar Cured Of Rheumatism.

Baltimore, Nd, May =, 1880.
Ny health was much shattered by
Rheumatism when / commenced
taking Browns Iron Bitters, and /
scarcely had strength enough to at
tend 10 my daily household duties.
am now using the third bottle and
am regaiRing strength daily, and
eheerfuisy recommend It to all.
/ cannot say too much In praise
fit klg, hlABY T.. BRAsHEAR,
ia P.estman 81.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09

GARDINER, Oct. Frank S. Manson, 20
years of age, residing in Farmingdale, was
shot today by an accidental discharge of gun
which he was taking from wagon. He died
in farv hnnrs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09
Kidney Disease Cured
Chr:sfiansburg, y 4, 1881.

fsAItlSj Dis~taS SNtTNs
chr:ssiansburg, d, 1881.
e1Eering from kidney disease,
frons which could get no relief,
ried Browns Iron Bi.ters, which
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J. KYLE MONTAGUE.
Heart Disease.
Vine ST., Harrisburg, Pa.
Dec. ?, I52I.
After trying different physicians
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09

PORTSMOUTH, N. H, Oct. T.. "A large stable
at York Corner, Me-, belonging TO the estate
of Washington jenkins, aud occupied By
Charles Willis Moalton, was entirely burned
this rnnrnino o with nnntante
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09

LEWISTON, Oct 7.-WhiIe the ticket seller
of the Grand station at Lewiston YVES at din
ner, q man broke into the office by prying up
the window The cash draw was broken open
and about $45 taken. The tickets were not
disturbed. There is no clue to the burglars
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-09

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Pacific Mail. -.
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Illinois Central.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
SITUATION REVIEWED.

Later and, therefore, more complete
returns only confirm the report OF the
political situation throughout the country
as outlined in yesterdays ARGUS. The
democratic gains everywhere. both in state
and local officers and Congressman, have
been so numerous that one can but COM
pare the greater part of the United States
to-day with the appearance of a section of
country which has been swept clear by
cyclone.
In addition to what was announced yes
terday in the m after of governors, we have
to record the defeat of the great temper
ance apostle, ST. John, as governor of Kan
sas, the election of his democratic compet-
itor being conceded by the republican state
committee. 1t is also settled beyond the
shadow of doubt, that Hon. W. Fl.
Niece is elected to congress
from this the Eleventh dis
trlct, Hancock county having
gwen him 1,700 majority. If, however,
the later returns give him but 1900 in
Hancock, his election is ga sure thing
despite the Vaccinations of certain So
called ward pocket" workers 1t is also
as good as settled that -O'Mara. is elected
by majority which will admit of no tin
kering to change the result The work of
Tuesday last was, indeed, glorious one
from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the |
lakes to the gulf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
To-Day's Reports Confirm those
of Yesterday.
Gov. st. Johu Defeated in Kan
sas by His Democratic
Opponent.
And Hon. w. FL. Niece will rep
resent the Eleventh Dis
trict in Congress.

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-The following are
late returns from Illinois by counties and
cities: Boone county: Smith 1,9f0.
Orendorff, 1876. Congressmen Ellwood
1892, Price 1875. Vandalia: Orendorff
lao Smith 1,121, Moulton /, 440 Barlow
1,122. Four precincts to hear from The
democrats claim majority of 80. Ken
dali: Smith !, 404, 0rendorff 563, Cullen
1,340, Hawley Ala, Rockford Smith
3,158, Orendorff 1870 Erwin $50. Hit
1898, Ticknor 1,648, Curtis 1913.
OTTAWA, Nov, S.-The returns from
thirty four townships, including Ottawa,
give Smith 2, 757, Orendorff q. 787. Benton
Smith 1,012, Orendorff ], 179, Ross ], 021,
Townshend Ito.
SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 8.-Sangamon coun-
ty gives Springer ], 800 majority Demo
cratic majority for State Senator 1, 400.
WAUKEGoN, Nov. S.-Lake county oiyes
Smith 2,152, Orendorff ,087, Atwood
2, 166, Price 1,169,
CHESTER, Nov s. Randolph county as
far as heard from: Orendorff .377. Smith
1,O57. The democratic congressman will
carry.
WHEATON, Nov. Six precincts out
OF ten IN Dupage county gives Smith 1, 1871,
Orendorff 5000, Allen 1,191 and Rawley
581.
MORRISON, Noy. 8.-Smith 2,65e, Oren-
dorH 1,492, Henderson 1880, johnson
l,O21. The township to hear from will not
materially change the result.
PEKIN, Nov. 8.-The city and sixteen
townships gives Orendorff 394, with ma
Jorlty estimated in the county at Ara.
Springer, 220, with majority estimated in
the county at 325.
CLINTON, Nov, 8.-DeWitt county gives
Orendorf 1858, Smith 1,74s, Stevenson
1879, Rowell 1 1874, democratic gain of |
AL g.
SYCAMORE, Nov. S.-Smith about
Zoo, orendorf $50, EIlwood 1900. price
HAVANA, Nov. s. Mason county viii
give Orendorf 1, 7o2, Smith 1924. Sprin-
ger 1896 Smith 1, 1876.
TeuLoN, Nov. Stark county gives:
Smith zoos, orendorf 442, Lewis 977.
w orthington 474, with one precinct to hear
from.
BELLEvILLE, Nov. S-St Clair county
sIxes Smith 3,5o5, Orendorff 1913. Kuefner
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
Remember

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ter Goods for your mono
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Call and examine our stocB
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

Stephenson county, which has heretofore
rolled up republican majority of 600, has
did herself proud by electing the entire
democratic ticket, with the exception OF
county judge, by majorities ranging from
1000 downward.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

William Ell. Vanderbilt has stopped his
subscription to the New York Times be
cause that paper reflected severely on the
millionaires damnatory expressions in re
gard to the public and sarcastically re
ferred to his own humble origen. The
Times is still published.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
"A Wonderful Effect.

ADRIAN, Mich, June 30, 1851
I'll. H. WARNER 81 Co.: Ssrs.-Y orr Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure has had the most
wonderful effect upon my wife, who has
been troubled for three or four wears with
a kidney and liver difficulty
E. A. FERGUSON
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

At Peoria Tuesday the democrats elected
seven out of nine aldermen, which gives
the city to the democracy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

Gents latest style shoes, at Carse &
neIckefs- oct 3id6t
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28
Notes and Notions.

THE cabinet has unanimously decided not
to interfere with the death sentence of
Guiteau, and he will be executed on Friday
next between the hours of twelve NJ, and
two P. NJ, as specified in the death warrant.
ADDISON COUNTY should blush when it
reads the approval expressed throughout
the state of the action of the Orange county
republicans. Fletcher, one of Addison's
senatorial nominees and president of Mid.
dlebury bank, is reported tax-dodger.
Here is an opportunity for the democrats to
do virtuous thing by putting up good,
clean and able candidate, and command for
him the votes Of the people who prefer law
abiding citizens for their lawmakers.
THE st. Adams Messenger expresses the
opinion that some of the resolutions favor
ing legislation, adopted by the republican
state convention, may "provoke dissent As
the Messenger has been and still is staunch
advocate of the theory that property should
be the basis of taxation" and has favored
and supported recent legislation on that ba.
sis, and as divines, judges, and men of affairs,
in the town in which it is published have in
signal manner indicated their approval
and acceptance of late tax legislation, that
journal must be understood TO mean that
the resolution favoring necessary legislation
to promote education or agriculture, or both,
will "provoke dissent"
STATE SUPERINTENDENT DARTT re-
Gently held very successful two-days' edu-
cational meeting at Orwell, the attendance
in teachers and citizens numbering several
hundred, and at some of the sessions ex-
hausting the seating capacity Of the hall.
The interest exhibited was of the warmest
kind and was very encouraging and graft
flying indication of the success which has
attended the efforts of the active friends of
education, led by Superintendent Dart,
during the current biennial term. This of
fcials report will be looked for with UNI
usual interest, and we trust it will include
practical suggestions which will assist the
executive and legislative branches of the
government TO discover the means and make
the laws which shall lay the foundation for
improvement and rapid progress in the
cause of popular education in this state.
FRARY, the candidate for the Orange
county senatorship, justly defeated by rea
son of his noncompliance with the require
ments of the act to equalize taxation, has
found an apologist in the Ludlow Tribune
That journal closes its remarks as follows
"The end arrived at by the tax-law might
be gained by less Objectionable means. Thi,
compelling man TO make public natter
that are nobodys business but his own, IL
calculated TO make law breakers rather thar
law-abiders." The Tribune editor has tn,
floor, and the whole state is listening to hea
him tell how the end arrived at by the ia,
law might be gained by less objectionable
means" Rigid laws TO make witness tel
the truth in court may be Calculated Il
make law breakers" but that is the Law
breakers lookout, and the rigidity of tn,
law will hardly be modified because som,
people perjure themselves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28
The Congressional Campaign.

The republicans of the first congressional
district are entitled to the thanks OF the
people of the entire state for their patriotic
action on Thursday last. With unanim-
ity of feeling and an earnestness OF purpose
that augured happy results, the people OF
Vermont accepted the reduction in the nu-
merical force of their congressional repre-
sentation with the high determination amply
to atone in the future for the paucity Of
numbers by the choice for this office of
the ablest from among her sons Of eminent
ability. The state is singularly rich in cit
liens of national fame whose talents and
Experience and statesmsnlike requirements
will place her in point Of power and inilu-
ence upon national legislation abreast OF
the great states Of the Union. These are not
the men who are pushing for office, but If
the people command them their answer will
be the knightly motto, Il serve" In the
nomination of John W. Stewart In the west
side district the first step in the right direc'
ton has been taken with dignifed firm
ness that argues, in the action taken, a
fixed and resolute purpose rather than an
ephemeral sentiment. With the vigor and
the spirit that have the true Green Noun.
tain ring, the first district has challenged
the second to emulate her example. VIII
the east side accept the challenge