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The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
THE FALL CAMPAIGN.
Blaine's Letter to Delaware Repub-
licans.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A REPU BLICAN
MAJORITY IN THE NEXT
CONGRESS.
Especial to the Press

Especial to the Press.l
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23.-The following let
Ter from Ex-Secretary Blaine to the Republi-
can State Committee of Delaware in reply TO
an invitation to stump that State will be
published in the Philadelphia papers tomorrow
morning:
AUGUSTA, Oct 20, 1882.
Rtchdrd Harrington, Esq, Chairman Republi-
can State Committee:
Dear Sir:-It is with extreme regret that
nnd myself unable to fulfill my long
standing engagement to speak in Delaware.
Some three weeks since had a severe attack
OF malarial fever, and I have not sufficiently
regained my strength to warrant me In at
tempting public speech. My physician for
bids it positively and enjoins rest and quiet.
have personal reasons for coming to Del
aware aside from the good might hope to do
the Republican cause, and shall not be con-
tent until have had an opportunity in person
70 thank the good friends in your State who
have manifested, on important occasions, their
trust and confidence in me.
That Delaware should sustain the Demo
cratic party seems altogether anomalous. Her
geographical position, her industries, her pro-
gress in manufactures would all seem to ally
her strongly with the Republican party. Dur
ing the period in which Republican admins
trations have shaped the financial and
economic policies of the country, Delaware has
enjoyed new industrial life and has shown a
remarkable development in wealth and pro-
ductive power. During the very years that
Delaware has been reapfng the richest ad-
vantages Of the Protective system she has been
represented in Congress by the enemies of
that system.
For the remainder Of this campaign, Repub-
licans everywhere should bend their energies
to securing majority in the next Honse of
Representatives. Whatever causes Of Just dis
content may exist with State nominations un-
fairly and injuriously thrustupo the party,
and whatever means may bc taken to resent
such wrongs and repel such indignities, it is
evidently the duty of all true Republicans to
use every honorable effort to hold control of
the popular branch of Congress. In that
branch is lodged the power to originate
Revenue bills and that carries with it the in
cidental power Of fostering or disabling tho
entire industrial system Of the country The
Republicans may be safety trusted to do the
first There is serious danger that the Demo-
Gratis might do the second.
am very truly yours,
JAMES G.. BLAINE
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
School Committae.

The regular monthly meeting was held last
evening, Msssrs. MCGOWAN, Holden, Files,
Thaxter, Burrage and Gray being present. In
the absence Of the Mayor, Mr.. Burrage was
chosen chairman pro tenn.
The records of the previous month were
read and approved.
Voted, That Miss Whitley be transferred
from the West to the North primary school,
and that Miss Kittis Mack be employed tempo
rarily at West school, in the vacant place.
The Supervisors report on the various
schools as being very full in the lower grades
and that 1t is necessary to fill an additional
room in the North school building, SO that all
the rooms in that building will now be full.
The Superintendent of Schools reports be-
tween 260 and 300 more children now in the
primary schools than at the same period last
year.
Voted, That Mr.. MCGOWAN be requested to
take the proper means to secure a supply Of
water for the children in the rooms on the first
floor in Center street schoolhouse.
Ordered, That the Superintendent of Schools
be requested to call the attention of the COM
mittee on public buildings, to the quality of
the coal furnished to the Butler school,
Voted That the matter of the attendance of
the children OF Capt. John B. Waterhouse be
referred to committee consisting of the May
or, Mr. Thaxter and Mr.. Holden, to ascertain
whether or not they are residents of the CITY
and entitled to attend the public schools
Voted That the Superintendent of school,
buildings be requested to furnish two suitable
clocks for the Spring street school house.
Voted That certificate of the first class be
granted to Margaret Lsngthorn on her examin-
alton, and that her name be placed on the wait
ing list for practice school.
Bill and pay rolls amounting in all to ST.
1866 were read and approved.
Ordered That the Superintendent of schools
be requested to lay out the work, in each
branch of study in the grammar schools, for
each period of two months, preparatory for the
bimonthly examinations, in accordance with
the programme laid out by the school COM
mittee.
Ordered, That the committee on examna-
tions Of teachers be authorized to furnish du-
plicate certificates to teachers who have lost
or otherwise misplaced their original copies.
Voted, That the Superintendent of Schools
be authorized to procure one set each OF out
line maps for the Butter and Shailer Schools.
Voted, That teachers who wish to attend
the annual meetings OF the Maine Pedagogical
Society soon to be holden in this city, may be
allowed to c.ose their schools on Friday, Nov.
18th, for that purpose.
Voted, That voluntary collection of 10
cents each from pupils of the public schools
may be allowed under the direction of the
Superintendent of Schools in favor of the
funds of the Longfellow Statue Association.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
LIEUTENANT PUTNAM.

Fate OF the Lost officer of the Rodgers
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. pa despatch says
that while at ST. Lawrence Bay a native told
Lieutenant Powell that after the United States
steamer Rodgers crew left on the North Star
heavy northeast wind prevailed where the
Rodgers was burned and drove an ice foe
ashore on which was a body very black and
much swollen. 1t was without tdoubt that of
Lieutenant Putnam. The natives had intend
ed bringing the body ashore, but another gale
springing no from the opposite direction took
it to sea. The natives had told Lieutenant
Healey, OF the United States steamer Corwin
OF this before the Leo arrived, and Lieutenant
Healey was then looking in that locality In
hopes Of finding the foe yet intact Lieuten-
ant Powell says there is no doubt in the minds
of the people of that vicinity of its being Lieu
tenant Putnams body. The Corwin will not
reach San Francisco until about December.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
PRICE 3 CENTS.
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
a1LMoRE,s pANp coNcERr.


The audience present at P. 8. Gllmors's
grand concert in Portland Theatre last evening
If not so large as the extraordinary merit OF
the programme should have ensured, was at
least highly appreciative one, as the enthus-
iastic reception of all, and the demand for req
etition OF most Of the pieces, abundantly tesif.
he'd. To those fortunate enough 10 have been
present IL will ever remain most delishtful
memory of an extraordinary concord of sweet
sounds" To particularize where the excellence
OF the entire programme was so uniform would
appear superduous, but the purity OF Miss
HoWes HOW voice, and the wonderful execution Of
Herr Stockight, Mr.. +. W. Innes, Mr.. B @.
Bent, Signor Raffayolo and Sgnor De Carlo
were especially notable features. Miss Howe's
rendition Of the ballad "Good Bye" with the
magnificent piccolo accompaniment Of Signor
Lie Carlo ELECTED enthusiastic applause. As
everywhere else where il has been given, ths
Melodies of Scotland, p introducing fine i,ni-
tstions OF bag pipe music was accorded thu
Warmest reception.
STOCKBRDGE COURSE.
The second entertainment IN this course will
be given at City Hail. Wednesday evening.
Nov. 1st On this occasion Minnie Hauk will
be supported by NJ Constantine Sternbsrs, .
celebrated Russian pianist; w H Fessen dem
tenor; Signor Lundro Campanari, violinist;
Miss Persis Bell, violinist. and Howard NJ
Dow, accompanst The Temple Quartetts
will not appear in this concert. Tickets now
on sale.
THE ODD FELLOWS ooNcERF.
The concert at Odd Fellows Hall given by
the Portland Concert Company last evening, az
sisted by Grimmers Orchestra, was a very on.
ioyable affair. The programme of eleven nuu-
bers was increased to sixteen. Grimmsr's
Orchestra never did better, and the solos by
Messrs. Pennel and Shaw, Mrs. Hawss and
Mrs. Morrison, were all very fine, and Mr..
Murray's organ voluntary was exeslent, dis
playing the capabilities OF the new organ to
good advantage. Among the encore ssngs q
Scotch song entitled ''Tarry, Tarry," by Mrs.
Morrison, "Tbe Careful Man." by Mr.. Pennsll
and Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep" by
Mr.. Shaw, were perhaps the most pleasing
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
In Manorian.


AT regular meeting of The Theta Chapter
Of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, held
Oct. Goth. 1882, the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God to
remove by death from activesC Christian life our
beloved brother, A. III. Penr ell, of the class Of
1879, therefore,
ResolUed That in his death the Delta Kappa
Epsilon Fraternity loses one whose loyalty to
her dearest interests was never wanting, and
whose example and precepts are worthy OF our
adoption; that by his sincerity and devotion a
large circle of friends, and especially those who
are his brothers in Theta Chapter of Delta
Kappa Epsilon, are called upon to mourn his
untimely death, by which he was cut off in
the spring time of life from what promised to
be the performance Of a life long Christian
work.
Resolved, That we deeply sympsthize with
the relatives and friends of the deceased in
this their sad affection.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to his relatives, and that copy also be
sent to the press for publication.
j. +. WATERMAN In behalf
@. E. ADAMS, of
B. BARTLETT, Theta Charter
Bovdoin College, Oct. %, 1882.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24

Weather permitting, the races at Presump-
scot Park promise to be among the best ever
held in this state There will be field Of
eleven trotters in the three minute GLASS and
another of six noted horses in the forty class.
Some splendid animals are entered and these
contests promise to be close and exciting. But
the interesting feature Of the day will be nov
city in these parts in the way of running hur-
die race, for which there are three entries As
no bitches are involved, the spectators may en-
joy all the excitement of the race and the
vaulting of the horses without the apprehen-
sion Of ruined hsrses and b7oken.necksd riders.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Death of Ex-aovernor srraw.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Oct. 23.- -Ex- Gov. E..
A. Straw died at his residence in this city to-
night, aged 63. His disease was of the brain,
and for some time his mental faculties havs
been impaired. For 25 years he was the agent
of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, re-
signing the position on account of i'll health,
in 1878. He introduced machinery for the
manufacture of muslin-delaines into the
city and country in 1874. He was member
of the Legislature five years. from 1859; State
Senator in 1S64-65, being president in the lat
been identified with all the material interests
OF the city, and held numerous local offices OF
trust. The deceased leaves three children.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24

Testing Steerage Accommodations
OTTAWA, Oct. 23.-Miss Richardson, who is
here OH behalf of the East London Ladies'
Immigration Society, came ont as steerage
passenger ON the Circassian in order to test by
experience the accommoda tions afforded to
emigranis. She is now writing her report.
Death Sentence COMMITTED.
The sentence of death on Rowland the old
man convicted of numbering his wife q the
county Of Kent, has been .commuted to impiis-
onment for life
Taxing the Railroads
MONTREAL Oct. 23.-The government has
entered suits for the collection of the new tax
imposed against the Grand Trunk, Canadian
Pacific, Southeastern and Montreal, Portland
aad Boston Railroad Companies. The
anoznts vary from 81 900 to $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
FOREIGN.
Terrible Cyclone at Manila,
MANY VESSELS DRIVEN ASHORE

MANILA, Oct. 23-During typhoon on the
1sth INST. twelve vessels went ashore at this
pisce Many buildings were destroyed, and
business has been suspended in consequence of
tne great injury done to property. The ship
Nearchas OF Newburyport, Capt. Swap, for
New York, and Darque Annapolis, (Br.) Cap
tain Woodwork, for New York, were damag-
ed together with their cargos. The British
ship Hectanooga (of Yarmouth, N. 81 Capt.
Hoppins Tor New York or Boston, was slightly
damaged. The Swedish barque Antoinette,
supposed for United Ltates is ashore.
iLATER.l
The typhoon which devastated this city oc-
Cured Friday last. Business has since been
entirely suspended. There was great destruc-
tion of shipping. Among the vessels driven
ashore are the American ship Nearchas. Capt
Swap and Mary L. Stone, Captain Field, and
the following vessels were more or less damag-
ed: German ship Comet, Capt. Siegeneri
British ship Hectanooga, Cant. Robbins; Brit
lsh barks Annapolis, Capt Woodwork and
Tan1ore, Capt. Crosby.
frances Treaty with Tunis.
LONDON, Oct. 13-A Paris correspo ndent
says the government has resuscitated tina treaty
concluded between the Bey of Tunis and De
krey clnet, and it will be submitted to the
Chambers for ratification. The powers practi-
cally approve tde treaty, BY which France un-
dertakes to redeem the Tunisian debt The
immediate consequence of the transfer of the
debt will be the abolition of the commission
charged with the supervision of the Tunisian
revenue. The treaty also stipulates that France
shall have the right to send before French
tribunal to be established in Tunis all cases OF
litigation. The treaty provides the Bey with a
civil list OF 92S, 900 yearly and with $4,000
yearly rs future allowance to the princes.
After the attempt Queen Natalie, who was
with the king at the cathedral tainted and
was carried in an unconscious condition to the
palace. tThe king accompanied her thither
and then returned to athe church unattended
and remained until the end of the service.
The crowd attempted to lynch the rssassin.
VIENNA, Oct. 23.-The Presse says King
Milan's assailant has been suffering from mel
anchoia ever since the execution OF her hus-
band and she can scarcely be considered re-
sponsible for her actions.
Foreign Notes.
A depatch from Manila, Philippine Islands,
reports that cholera has disappeared.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
OMINOUS RUMBLINGs.

In the French Republic-Riots at Lyons
Threatened Strike of 10000 Paris
Workmen.
LYONS, Oct. 23.-There was riotous demon
stration against the municipality here yester-
day, In consequence of their having suppressed
the suhyention to the opera The police were
unable to cope with the crowd, bady of gend-
arms cleared the streets. At O'Clock this
morning there was an alarming explosion In q
restaurant attached to a theatre. Two reports
were heard under one of the tables. There
were 200 people in the restaurant who rushed
hurriedly into the street. A third and more
formidable explosion then occurred, which
shattered tables, mirrors and other articles and
seriously injured three persons. 1t is stated
that three men who entersd the restaurant ten
minutes before the first explosions occurred
left small bombs under the table
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
MINOR TELEGRAMS.

The tannin extract works at Smithport, Pa,
were burned Monday. Loss $4,000.
Eight New York liquor dealers yesterday
morning were placed under 500 bail each for
trial on charges of violating the excise law.
ed at the walking match in Madison Square
Garden yesterday morning.
Fifty-three Mormon missionaries arrived at
New York yesterday ee route to proselyte for
their faith.
While resisting arrest, Fl. d. Cares, deser-
ter from the U. s. Artillery at Le,rdsburg,
CAL, was shot dead Sunday
Two more bodies from the wrecked steamer
Asia have been recovered.
An earthquake occurred at Wichita, Kan,
yesterday of considerable severity
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24

A Woman Attempts to Assassinate the
King of Servia.
BELGRADE, Oct. ga woman fred twice
at King Milan in the cathedral to-day but the
king was not hurt.
The kings assailant is the widow of Col.
Jefrew Markowith, who was executed with
several other rioters in May, 1878. by order OF
Milan. 1t is suspected that the attempt is not
merely attributable to revenge but partly to
political motives.
BUCHAREST, Oct. 23.-The object OF the re-
cent prolonged soiourn of the King of Servia
was to defeat a conspiracy against his life
The king while journeyidg from Rustchuk re-
ceived information at Sistova of plot to blow
up with powder the royal party while on the
Danube betWeeeu Rustchuk and Belgrade
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
HEROIC ACT.

A Passenger Stops Runaway Train.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23.-By some disar-
rangement of the machinery the steam and
York city for this city yesterday afternoon
were driven on Engineer Seig, horribly burn
ing him and driving him from the engine
The tender was set on fire and the train was
dashing along without control. A passenger
named Steele rushed through the flames and
ping the train. Passengers put out the fire
and the engineer was found In the water tank
of the tender. He will probably die as the
flesh is burned off from various parts of his
body. DIR. Steele was terribly burned. There
were 62o passengers on the train, and the her
oism of Steele undoubtedly prevented terri
BILE calamity.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
ACcidant.

Last evening as man named Dougherty
saplsyed in the Portland Company's black
smith shop was running steam hammer in
the shop large piece of iron which he was
forging few and struck him on the upper side
Of the wrist Just above the small bones, cutting
terrible cash and severing the veins. The
wound bled profusely. DR.. True attended
him
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
PROPOSALS
proposals for River and Harbor
improvements.
UNITED srArrs Ese1NrER oFE1or.

UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.
Portland, Maine, October 81, 1882.
DROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE, addressed to the
4 undersignei I, will be received at his office in
Portland, Maine, until 2.30 p. M, on Tuesday the
7th day OF November, for improving the following
named rivers and harbors, viz:
1. Neacba'yport har6or, Mass.-About 1 6, 600 tons
OF Tabbe-stone for the southern jetty at Plum Is
feet in length, across ''the BASIN"
2. Lamprey Riuer, NeD Hampshire About 13, 600
cubic yards of dredqinq
8. Cathance River, Maine-About $1,000 cubic
yards of dredging.
4. MooSe-a-bec Bar at sport, Maine-About
$4,000 cubic yards of dredging
Persons desiring to make proposals for any of the
above works, are requested to apply to the under
signed, at his office No: 4531a Congress street,
bidders, and the requisite bl nks and such further
information as may be des rel concerning the
same. GEO THOM (,oIouel of ,oiracrS
ectZ3dot Bvt Brig. Gene a1, U. S,A
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
BAR G A | N s
FOR
TO-DAY.

Large job lot Of
Ladies' Pants Of Ex.
ira nice quality at
half the usual price.
They are all dissatis-
fled with their bar
gains when they look
at shis lot of goods.
Call and see them.
Ladies' WALKING
JACKETS only $2.75,
good 4 10th and good
Style. Bleak DOIInans
trimmed with Plush
only $6.7J,a good and
Stylish Garment. Sat-
i'm Rhadamas Dol
mans of good quality,
trim med with Fur on
fy $1,000; as we have
but "a few Of these left,
those that call early
will secure a grand
good bargain. Look
at our Chiidrem's Vests
and Pants at 2j cts,
they are coed ones.
Look at tine Wool
Dress Goods i'm all the
new fall shades that
we are selling for 10
and lS l-2 cts: if these
two lots of goods are
mot Extra good bar
gains we never had a
good bargain to offer.
We have "a large as
sOrfInent of Dress butt
toms of all kinds and
Will sell them cheap
err than amy other
Store i'm the City.
We mean low prices
and you have but to
see our goods to be
convinced of this fact.
Don't make your
purchase until you
visit our Store.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.

Escape of a Prisoner at Calais.
CALAIS, Oct 23.-J. f. Brown the jeweler,
who was arrested on Friday last on charge
of adultery was allowed to escape today it Is
strongly suspected through the collusion Of
officers and counsel of both sides. His case
had been continued to this forenoon when his
bondsmen were released, but at dinner tine
Brown got into waiting carriage at the hotel
and drove off and has not since been seen. No
pursuit is being made.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
SOUTH AMERICA.

Reported Engagement Between Chilian
Troops and Monteneros.
PANAMA, Oct. 49, An engagement is re-
ported between Chilian troops and Montens-
ros, which took place on the 9th inst. near
Porado. The Monteneros were completely
dispersed. 1t is now believed that the Chilians
have made terms of peace with Garcia CAL
deron, ex-president of Magdslens, who will
soon leave for Peru accompanied by Minister
logan to call upon Congress to ratify this
treaty.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24

Fifteen members of Mystic Lodge visited
Ray OF Hope Lodge, Biddeford, last night. Ten
lodges were represented there. Speeches were
made, interspersed with vocal music, and a
fine collation. was served. A very enjoyable
evening was passed
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
Senator Hills Successor

MACON, Ga, Oct. 23,-Attorney General
Clifford Anderson, in response to a call from
leading members of the Legislature, writes q
strong letter and enters the race for Senator to
fill the place Of B. FL. Hill, deceased Ander-
son will be strongly supported, and is a man of
high character and great ability.i
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24

PROVIDENCE, Oct. 23.-Clarence H. Brown,
OF Arctic, % years old drew gun toward him
BY the muzzle near Centerville yesterday and
the charge entered his body under tire arn and
pfsves FATAL In lew msxates.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
G. M, EIwell Safe.

Gardner M. Elwell, clerk for Guppy, Kins-
msn & Alden, who it was reported last night
had mysteriously disappeared, turned up all
right this morning. He went to Boston and
dM mot tl1fnk to mcntisn II to his foiks.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
A Nickel Plate Railroad.

CHICAGO, Oct. 23.-The first regular train
over the New York, Chicago & st. Louis
(nickel plate road) left this city this forenoon
for Cleveland. and the road is declared for
mally opened for business.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
Base Ball.
NEW YORK!
Adelaide ,phillipps' Remsins.

AU0IHIUo < ruIIIIppS H6mAlnS.
NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Ths remains of Adel-
aide Phillips arrived last night 10 steamer
Werra and were taken today en- route to
Marshield via Boston.
5000 Verdict Against the Harrisons
The lit of Marguerite Selvio, the actress
and singer, against Margaret W. Hau1ey,
Alice Harrison and Louis Harrison, known as
"The Harrsons," to reco, er $1,000 damages
for alleged breach of contract, was tried in the
court OF Common Pleas today, and verdict
rendered for plaintiff for $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
SPORTING.
Gaisel Beat Elliott.

NEWARK, N. j., Oct. 23.-A boat race be-
tween George Gaisel of New York and Wm
Elliott, ex-champion of England, took place
on the Psssaic river this afternoon. Tho course
was three miles with turn. AT the start the
men were even but at the half mile Gaisel
drew ahead aud turned the stake some dis.
tance in advance. Coming back Gaisel appsr.
entity played with Elliott and won easily by
several lengths. No official time.
Base Ball.
At Chicago -Chicagos, 6; Providence, 4.
Darkness stopped the game at the conclusion
Of the seventh inning. The final game will
be played at Fort Wayne Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24
An Earthouake in Texas

GALVESTON, Tex. Oct. 23.-The News Paxis
special says shock of earthquake was felt yes.
terday at 5 p. m. rhe shock was felt plainly
walls
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-24

Presbyterian Prohibitionists in Pennsyl-
vania.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. 23.-At the morning
session of the Presbyterian Synod, resolution
in reference to action on prohibitory measures
and refusing to support candidates for the As
sembly not in sympathy with it, was almost
unanimously agreed to, and resolution roc
ommending more proper observance of the
Sabbath, was adopted unanimously.