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The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
THE PENN FESrIv AL.

Close of the Great Philadelphia Festival.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 27-The same lovely
weather hat has favored the ietes in Phladei-
phia since and including Tuesday prevails to-
day, which is styled military day. in the
official programme of the celebration, the prin-
cipal feature being parade by militia of Penn
sylYania and military organizations from neigh
boring cities. The same dense crowds that
have almost livhd on Broad. Market Chestnut
and Third streets since Tuesday again packed
those thoroughfares this mofning and the dec
orations seemed even more profuse than on
previous daps.
Over 10000 men were in line. exclusive of
the several cadet aud military institution or
ganizations of Philadelpnia and Chester, there
being in the pyrade in addition to the whole
three brigades of the Pennsylvania State
militia, brgades and battalions from New Jer-
sey and Delaware and companies from Balti-
more and Washington. The Grand Armv
posts had about 10000 men out The line
moved shortly after II o'clock. The military
were under the command of Generel Hart
ranft, and the Grand Army under Colonel An
dorsice.
The final ceremonies of the bi.centennial cele
bration took place tonight at the Academy
of Music in which brilliant audience was as
sembled. The musical exercises were parti-
clpated in by 1900 public school children. Dis
trct Attorney Graham delivered the addrt s..
He was followed by Gov. Hoyt who formally
closed the celebration.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
Another Remonstran ance.

At a special meeting of the Board OF Trade of
Portland, Me-. held on the 21st inst, to protest
against the discontinuance of one of the two
lights on Cape Elizabeth and one of the two on
Matinicus rock, copies of the remonstrance
were drawn up to be sent to other seaports for
signatures, and one of them was receiy ed in
this city on Tuesday of this week by Messrs
Rider and Cotton. 1t reads as follows:
We, the undersigned citizens Of New Hampshire
hereby res ecttul y pre- test against anv change he
ing made IN the present system of lighthouses on
this coast, bell wing that no change can be made
pecially in longestablished headland lights with
out endangering life and property for years come.
This remonstrance should be, and no doubt
will be, signed by every person having any in
terest in shipping, direct or indirect. The dis
continuance of an important light is matter
of grave concern and might easily cause the
loss Of lives, and OF property many times great
or in value than the sum 1925, ,000) which Con-
gress proposes to scrimp from the wages of the
lightkeepers of the country. A shipmaster
unaware OF tbs change of lights, making tue
coast at night from distant port and relying
on his chars and sailing directions, on finding
but one light where his papers said two would
be ''all at sea" in his reckoning though he had
made the best landfall possible. About 1856
several vessels were actually lost from thus
cause on Arrowsic Island, Me-, one of the Cape
Elizabeth lights having been extinguished in a
fit of economy" on the part of Congress
Portsmouth Chronicle.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
MINOR TELEGRAMS.

The body of Edward Reynolds, 2S years old,
missing since the 18th, was found in the river
at providence yesterday morning. He was in
toxicated when last seen.
huius ID. Leonard, a prominent citizen OF
Atnol, attempting to jump from an excursion
train Thursday evening, while the train was
moving rapidly, was instantly killed.
Inc jury, in the case of Robert Ford, one OF
the slayers of Jesse Jsmes, charged with the
mufoer OF Woodhite, after deliberating for Al
hours, returned verdict of not guilty. Ford
telegraphed the news of his acquittal to Gov
Crittehden.
The extensive rag warehouse of the Gorham
Paper Company at st. Louis was burned yes
terday morning. Loss $4,000.
runners mills, Arlington's elevator and 9th
er buildings at Atlanta, Iowa, were burned
Thursday. Lois $4,000
Alter working all night, recruiting party
reached the imprisoned Miners in Packet col
hery Pennsylvania. They were all alive.
Honolulu advces state that Kilenalu is in
erdptlon on grandcr scale than for quarter
of a century.
Matt Grace, the wrestler, was arrested in
New York yesterday, charged with grand lar
ceny, and held for trial in 81 900 bail.
IL IS understood that the Essex county (N.JD
grand jury have indicted Daniel w. Baker, ex-
comptroller of the city of Newark, for miscon-
duct in office
Capt. Hicks, ofthe sloop Perdita, was fatal
" staooed by two mutinous men named Cox,
thursday night, in Hampstead harbor, Long
Island.
The executive committee of the Lehigh
Goa Exchanges have decided that no change
in prices should be made during November.
George Howard, of Albany, N. Y, one of
the Salem, N. HI. burglars, has been sentenced
to State prison for five years.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
MASSACHUSETTS.
The BOGUS packaga swind1,

me Bogus Package SWindle.
Boston, Oct. 27.-The police to-day arrested
Geo. Z. Pepper, aged 23 residing at Chester
place aud Arthur E. Pettee, aged II, whose
residence is No. 2 Stevens street, on charge of
being operators in the bogus express package
swindle whicr has been successfully prosecuted
in this city for the past two months. They
will be arraigned tomorrow. The evidence is
thought to be very strong against them.
Schoolmen in Council.
The New England Association cf School
SuperiDtendents held their 9th annual session
in this city to-day E. H. Davis of Woburn
presided and W. FL. Lambert of Maiden acted
as secretary. A paper was read on ''i3igh
School graduating exercises by A. P. Stone Of
Springfield and discussed by H. F. White
more and r. 9 Metcalf of Boston, Thouse
-Tash of Portland, d. Fl. Daniels of Rrookliie
a. z. Marble, M. j. G. Edgerly of Fitchburg
Daniel Leach of Providence, w. w. Wat :
man of Taunton and j. L. Brewster of Law
renee. Francis Cogswell of Cambridge ex-
planned the proposition of the Longfelow
memorial association in Cambridge, and
Thomas Tash of Portland explained the pro-
lect OF monument to the poet in Portland.
The following were elected: President, D. H.
Daniels of Brookline; secretary, W. H. Lam
bert CT Maiden; executive committee, j. L.
Brewster of Lawrence, g.. j. Aldrich of Cam
bridge, W. e. Brick of Manchester
Adjourned.
Bronson Alootts Condition.
CONCORD, Oct. ga. Bronson Alcott is re-
ported tonight as feeling considerably strong-
er and brighter than at any time since yester-
day noon when he experienced his second
shock.
Militia Contest.
SoUTH FRAMINGHAM, Mass, Oct. 27.-At
the annual meeting of the Massachusetts mill
tir Association held here today the Salem Ca
diets won the cup in the team match; Co. G. of
the I'd and l. of the 1st regiments, second and
third prizes. N N. Bull of Co G. I'd regi-
ment made % out of a possible 25 and secured
ranking position.
Held for Homicide.
NORTH ADAMS, Oct. q. Emerson E. Watt
son, engineer of the Troy and Boston engine
Sanford in the late accident here, was arrafgn-
ed to-day on a charge of homicide. After
hearing testimony of Yardmaster G. O. Mars
ton as to the rule of the road governing en-
ployes the court adjourned till November 22d
Watson is held in the sum of $4,000.
Another Highway Robbery,
BOSTON, Oct. 27.-James Bell, driver of a
Hyde Park bakers wagon, was halted in Mil
ton tonight by three masked men armed with
revolvers, dragged from his wagon, beaten and
robbed of $40. His assailants then tied him to
tree and disappeared. No clue yet to the per-
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
THE LIGHT HOUSE REMOVAL.
Complaints all along the Coast.

AT a meeting of the light house board at
Washington, on the 18th of the present month,
1t was decided to discontinue the west light at
Cape Elizabeth and to remove the revolving
machinery in that tower to the east light
house. These are the lights known as the
1.-Two Lights" 1t was also decided to discon-
tnue one of the lights on Matinicus rock. This
action of the board, it is said. was rendered
necessary by the reduction in the appropriation
for the pay Of light house keepers. There is a
general and very earnest protest among sea-
men and vessel owners all along the line
against the changes and it is believed that
there could have been no real necessity for
them Government officials always have some
way OF managing such things when they really
want to do so. At any rate, if the proposed
changes are made, it is certain that there will
be numerous wrecks in both places, and
enough property will be lost to pay for forty
lights-not to sp sak OF the lives which may be
sacrificed. The Portland Board of Trade have
made formal protest, and remonstrances
against the proposed changes are o be circu-
lated for signatures in all the coast cities and
towns in Maine. 1t is hoped that the lights
Will not be discontinued. -Rockland Opinion.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
MARIN e NE VS..

a New Bell Buoy.
RocKLAND, Oct. pa bell buoy was placed
at South Breakwater near White Head Light
yesterday to take the place of the bell boat
taken off for repairs
The Truant Iightship.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-The Treasury De-
psrtment is informed that the South Shoal
lghtship st Nantucket Shoals, Mass, recently
reported adrift, has been captured and towed
back by steamer aud anchored.
Wreck at Norman's Woe.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, Oct. 27-The three
mastea schooner Commodore, with coal bound
t. Boston, struck on the ledge near Norman's
Wee, this morning, but came off leaking bad
ly. She was towed into the inner harbor and
grounded, where she lies partly full of water
Steam pumps have been uat on board which
will probably free her SO that the damage can
be ascertained and temporarily repaired If
possible without discharging cargo.
Collision in Fog.
HALIFAX, N. S., Oct. 27.-The lark H. w.
Palmer, from Point Wolf for Penarth roads,
put in here last night with loss of jbboom and
bowsprit, and leaking, from collision last
Monday with steamer Circassia. Afterwards tie
steamer disapL cared in the fog, but her whis-
tie was heard for some time afterward indi-
eating that she was laying to TO assist the
Pal ner. The Palmer is owned in Dorchester,
N.B
NEW YORK. Oct 27.-The steamer Circasria
arrived here Wednesday last from Glasgow,
bnt gave no report of any collision with the
Palmer
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
Railroad Notes.

The general freight agents of all roads rum
ming east of st. Louis, excepting one, met
Thursday afternoon and agreed to reduce the
rate on cotton to New York and to New Eng
land ton cents per hundred. 1t is expected
the rate will go into effect at once.
The Commercial Advertiser says: "The
prospects of another grand rail way war are be-
coming so apparent, and the preliminary skir-
mishes so near, thai the unsettled condition Of
the stock market is now attributed to this
cause. For several weeks deep and bitter
mutterinks have been heard from the Grand
Trunk Railway Of Canada, aud it is said that
corporation will formally open the ball by cut
ting both passenger and freight rates from
Chicago to all points east When the ball
opens every road running east from Chicago
will become involved. It is believed the war
will be more severe, more prolonged, and cor
sequently more disastrous to all the companies
than any war in the history of railroading."
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
GIoucesler Fish IIarket.

FUR THE WEEK ENDING Oct. II.
Our quotations are wholesale prices for faro lots
and jobbing lots command an advance on our fg-
ures.
Georges Goldfish The market is firm STA and
S51s v qtl for choice large and medium. Choice
Georges cured Bank at S6 and S5 p atl Shore cod
fish at S6s4 and S54 e. qtl: Dry ured Bank S61l
and S512 " qtl for large and medium. y S. shore
Cod at S6A Newfoundland dry cod at STA % qtI,
Cusk at s5$s " qtl. Haddock at 81, Hake S31a
and Pollock S4A y qtl.
Boneless and prepared fish 8 " to 61se y h for
lower grades and to Sc for genuine Goldfish New
Smoked Halibut lie y ID. Smoked Salmon Attic;
Scaled Herring at 2hc y box; No at lSc; tucks
17c. Smoked Alewives 50 y hundred.
Mackerel-We notice sales out of pickle at sl16
111A v 200 TBS with bbl; insp cted lots held a sl4
GS15 " Dbl for s, Sll . for 2a, and So SS1A
for 3s. 3s SSls " Dbl; rs, sfO1S Is, sis.
Herring-We quote new Shore split S4La D bbl I;
gbbed So; choice Nova Scotia split S5sa "a s5; me.
dium d. ats Labrador at S61z.
Fresh Halibut-To-day's sales 81 and DC y ib for
white and gray.
Trout SI3l3 y Dbl; Picked Goldfish STA; Had
Sounds at S1l, Tongues and Sounds SlOIs Ale
wives s31s; Swordhsh Sl3 Salmon S22 Shad S12;
Pure Medicine Oil at 81 y gal, crude do a. SOC.
Blaekhsh Oil 65c;Cod do 46c; Shore do at 45c;Por,
gle do, 44G45c.
Porgie scrap SIS y ton; Fish do s12;Iiver do 80;
Skins Sl5; Medicine Oil Livers zoe y bucket do
ordinary 6Oc
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
TIE SPIRIT LAND.
Messages from Former Portland Citizens

Messages from Former Portland Citizens
AT the last sceance held at the Banner of
Light Office in Boston and published in the
columns Of that Journal for Oct 2Sth appear
messages purporting to come from former resi-
dents of Portland. The following is from L,
o. Reynolds:
Truth seeks hearing, and from my pre-
sent standpoint, to my comprehension, it
seems to me that she must not be denied. And
for this reason; because truth appeals to me to
give utterance concerning what she has
brought TO me since passing from the body.
Therefore l return to this strange place and
seek to deliver few words to my friends who
are yet sojourning on this mundane sphere. I
do not feel at all familiar with this mode of
procedure. do not feel that | shall identify
myself as thoroughly as l would like to, be-
cause am unacquainted with the laws which
govern these things, which are operating be-
tween spirit and matter. Still, if / do the
best can, | trust my friends will receive me
with kindness, and will feel glad that have
returned | bring them my greeting I wish
to assure them do not feel old, now that am
spirit did not feel particularly SO when
here, but when nearly seventy years of mortal
life and experie ice pass over a man, he be-
comes somewhat cramped and limited in ex-
preSsions-he is unable to give forth all the
urging within him. As I said, years pressed
upon me, until felt that was growing un-
able to express all the inner powers which 1
knew were mine but am told all these things
will return TO me, and that will be able to
express myself fully and clearly by-and-by,
and trust that will. I wish to fiud some
medium whom | can influence, in my own
city, for desire to manifest personally TO my
friends, and to give them assurances of the
identity OF their old friend as well as of the
immortality of the spirit. That is why re-
turn, seeking to learn something of these
things. L am now student 1 will go for
ward until | am able to grasp knowledge of
these laws then hope to be given the oppor-
tunlty OF coming 10 my own family and
friends, and bringing them evidences Of the
future life. l passed away from the oody-I
died, as far as the physical is concerned-last
spring. | feel more like a newborn child
than | do like an aged individual; and yet, as
feel the power stirring within, know that
am not an infant but spirit capable of expan-
sion, and ultimately clear expression.
was concerned in business while in the
body-business of my own. was extensively
known in Portland, Maine, as a grocer. Very
many individuals in that city known me-thsy
surely cannot have forgotten me within the
past few months, for it is only recently that 1
moved among them and made my individual
ity felt and recognized. hope they will give
me greeting as extend the hand of friendship
to them from the other side of life
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
Assault with Inrant TO XII

John FL. Gray of Litchfeld was arranged
before Judge Andrews in Augusta Thursday
for aggravated assault with intent to kill. The
facts of the case appear to be that Tuesday
morning at half past five o'clock, James G..
Gray and wife went on to a piSce of land in
Litchfeld, which is in dispute between John
and James Gray, and commenced to pick ap.
pies. John Fl. Gray, meanwhile, appeared
upon the scene with loaded gun, and as he
says fred it off at dog which happened to
cross his path. But james and his wife tell a
different story. They maintain that John fred
at them and that they heard the bullet hisile
over their heads. The judge ordered Gray tc
ance at the December term of the superior
court. All the parties reside in Litchfield
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
Trouble IN New Brunswlcl- r1nivars,tr

Trouble in New Brunswick University.
A slight misunderstanding is reported in the
New Brunswick University at Fredericton.
The students Of the class considered that Prof.
Bridges, their classical instructor, had used un-
becoming language towards one of their num-
Der, and forthwith drew up a protocol cypress
ing their resentment of the Professors treat
mont and demanding an apology Prof Bird
ges was not favorably impressed withsthe petit
ton, and at once replied that he had no apollo
gy to make The situation is rather serious,
and the callow young men have bsen suspend
ed from the institution. Unless a compromise
IS effected the permanent retirement of either
the class or the professor is inevitable Popu-
lar opinion in Fredericton is In the professor 8
favor as the natives place very little confidence
in the sagacity of these young men after their
recent ill-mannered conduct towards the gen
tie Oscar.-[ Bangor Wing.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING. OCT. 2s.

METEOROLOGICAL
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FOUR
HOURS.
WAR Dept OFFICE CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
Oct %, A. M.
For New England,
slightly fcooler northeasterly to northwestly
winds, partly cloudy weather, and light rains
IN southeastern portions Slight rise followed
by falling barometer.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is highest in the South At
lantic States Eand lowest in the Northwest.
Local rains are reported from the Middle At
laptic States and upper Ohio valley. Else
where clearer fair weather is reported. The
temperature has risen slightly in the Southern
States and in the sOhio valley with southery
winds. Slightly cooler easterly winds are re-
ported from the Lake region. The winds have
shifted to northerly and northeasterly in the
Middle States with lower barometer in south
ern PORTIONS and northwesterly winds continue
IL New England, with increased pressure and
no change in temperature
Slightly warm fair weather is indicated for
the Southern States and thence northwest to
the Lake region during Saturday.
Locol rains and slightly cooler north to east
winds are il dicated for the Middle Atlantic
States and Southern New England on Satur-
day, followed by clearing weather during the
day. Cooler weather is indicated for the
Northwest and upper Lake region on Sunday.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
NEW YORK.
Beecher,s uncomnleted Book

Beecher's Uncompleted Book.
NEW YORK, Oct. 81 The action brought in
the Supreme Court by Samuel Wilkinson
against Rev. Henry Ward Beecher to recover
$4,000 alleged to have bean paid to defendant
by the plaintiff under a Contract made with
the firm of Ford & Co. (of which Wilkins or
was co-partner) to write for them the Life of
Christ, was on the court calendar to-day
This contract, it is claimed, Bsecher never
fulfilled. The defense put in is to the effect
that this contract was subject to a modifica-
tion as to the time in which the book was to
be written and that afterwards certain condi-
tions occurred by which Ford & Company re-
leased the defendant from any responsibility
under the contract. The plaintiff was present
in court to-day and when the case was called
counsel announced they were ready to proceed
with the trial. Ii was learned that the case
would probably occupy several days. and this
being the last day of the term the case was
laid down for November 9th.
Emotional Insanity.
Charles Schwartz, an employe of the Third
Avenue Railroad Company fred two shots
yesterday at his uncle, Lewis Lyons, president
of the company, and then blew out his own
brains. Lyons was not hurt. No cause is as
signed for the act and Lyons thinks the man
must have become suddenly crazy
Fooling With Ironclad.
NEW YORK, Oct. 27-Steamship Alene Of
the Atlas line while proceeding to sea this af-
ternoon ran into the Il. S. monitor Nantucket,
at anchor in the river, aud stove in a portion
of her iron casing. She made water so rapidly
thatit was found necessary TO run her upon
the mud Oh the JERSEY side. The damage will
probably reach $4,000. The mail and eassen-
gers will be sent by the Athos ON Tuesday
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
Praise to a Riddeford BOY

The boatmen at Yale are enthusiastic over
the new freshman coxswain. The college pa
per speaks highly of his work, as does the
New Haven Register. Speaking of the recent
race between the freshmen and the scientific
school in eight-oared boats, the New Haven
correspondent OF the Boston Journal says:
CONTRARY to all expectation the freshmen
won the race. The freshman coxswain, W. b.
Goodwin, of Biddeford, Me-, will stand good
chance for university coxswaiD He has had
some experience at Exeter. and weighs abont
lOO pounds out of training. He steered re-
markedly well in yesterdays race. After the
experience Of last June, Yale will be glad to
the youngest son of the Hon. john NJ. Good
win of Bddeford. He made good record at
Exeter as coxswain, and also took the highest
prizes for individual playing in the tennis
tournament
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
MINoR rRI .RaRAMs

At meeting of the Irish parliamentary par
ty in London. yesterday, a resolution in favor
OF amending the arrears of rent bill was
passed :
Ortez and Reyes claim the governorship OF
Sonora, Mexico, aud have appealed to the fed
eral government.
Their was a large exodus OF the population
of the Ottawa district this year, to the Canadi-
ad northwest
Rev. James Miller, the coored pastor of a
church at Roslyn, Long Island, is missing with
the funds of the society.
All vessels arriving at New ork yesterday
report rough heather and heavy seas on thi:
coast.
The coal miners convention at Pittsbure
yesterday, appointed q committee to see The
operators and demand an increase in wages. A
strike is threatened,
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28

I II. M. Corn. Ger
lots, 92l
Mixed Corn,
car lots, 80
cats, " so
Sacked Bran 00@21 90
Mids.. 80
Cotton Seed, car lot 80 90
|" bag lots 33 90
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-28
STAR ROUTES.
Foreman Dickson Implicated.

VI Oi1esA D4SA0OA 1lApllC2b60s
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27--A warrant was is
sued tonight for the arrest of VIM. Dickson
on the affidavit of Juror McNelly for endeay-
oriEg to improperly influence the verdict Of
lhe star route jury.
The report of Wells, after reviewing at great
length all the circumstances connected with
Dickson's case and his allegations of attem nt-
ed bribery on the part of Brewster, Cameron
and Henry A. Bowen continnes: The testi-
mony of Judge Hoover, confirming in vital
particulars the account given by Cameron and
Bowen, seems to remove all reasonable doubt
as to what this alleged bribery transaction
really was, and appears to show that the fore
man OF that jury, the most active of all its
members in discussions and manipulations an
tecedent to the verdict, was not bribed or at
tempt to be bribed by Bowen. He tries to
show that he entered into discussions with that
person that were plainly intended as an invita-
tion to bribery. That he sought Mr.. Cameron
under pretext but with the purpose of invit-
ing discussions suggestions or intimations
which might afterwards be placed before The
jury with the purpose of procuring verdict OF
aequttal
Dickson had not been arrested at midnight,
and it is understood that warrants were hand
ed to the officers this evening with instructions
not to serve them until tomorrow morning
f. q. Shaw, who is charged with having at
tempted to influence Juror Doniphan, cannot
be found.