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The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
DETECTIVES AND CRIMINALS
In oopartnersnip witn nach other.


WASHINGTON Dec. 11.-Delegation of the
citizens committee visited the Jail today and
interviewed O'Leary and Murphy, the con-
victed three-card monte men, who gave them
a detailed account of the Burdett silk robbery,
robberies in the Upton and Wood Houses, gov
ernment printing office money theft ard
the Fitch, Fox & Brown robbery. They say
the detectives of Washington, in each instance
named, received per centage of the proceeds
Every case was given with particularly and
the names of the detectives most active in the
tectives whom they name, planned and sent
Tor the operatives to ex- cute each robbery,
the field of operations being chos en- where the
detectives could afford thieves reasonable i'm
munity from capture. During the examina-
tion Mr. Magruder, one OF the committee, af.
ter looking intently at O'Leary for some time,
asked him If he had ever attended college.
zaga College. "Then," said Mr.. Magruder,
I'VE we've college mates. I remember you
WELL" O'Leary seemed greatly mortified at
the recognition Both Murphy and O'Leary
gave a circumstantial account of the Chris
tlancy diamond robbery at the National Hotel,
September, 1881 and alleged that thel dia-
moDds Of the ex-minister and his wife, valued
at $4,000 to 20,000 were disposed of at great
sacrifice in New York and heavy per centage
given to the two detectives who were
named
"The wife of one of these men," OLsary
said, "now wears dresses made from the silk
taken in the Burdett silk robbery" They said
the entire detective force of the District par
ticioated in banks and three-card monte bust
ness and received pro rata dividends from as
sessments levied each week upon the combi-
nation. The subject will probably be laid be-
lore the grand jury and all the officials in
volyed indicted
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
WASHINGTON.
Encouraging Ship Building.

Encouraging Ship Building.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE joint select
committee on shipping met this morning and
discussed propositions to allow from the treas
ury to shipbuilder for foreign trade where
American materials are used, the amount
equal to what woul be the duty on.the1ike ma
terials if imported the committee adjourned to
Wednesday morning without taking a final ac-
tian upon this proposal.
Appointments Confirmed.
The Senate today confirmed Brig. Gen. John
Pope to be Major Genl., Col. r. S. Mackenzie
to be Brig. Genl. and large number of other
army nominations.
The Hawley CIVIL Service Bill.
The Senate committee on civil service reform
today considered the Hawley bill prohibiting
assessments of government employees, for .po-
litical purposes. An amendment was adopted
making it crime and providing therefor
penalty tor any person to enter public build
ing for the purpose of levying, contri-
buttons or assessments from the clerks or other
employer Mr.. Hawley was authorized by
the committee to offer the bill with this modi-
fcation as an amendment to the Pendleton
bill if in his judgment the course of the pro-
ceedings in the Senate upon the latter measure
rendered it desirable to do SO.
The Agricultural Appropriation Bill.
The agricultural appropriation bill will be
reported to the house tomorrow. 1t approprl-
ates $414, ,780 which is $4,000 less than last
year and $65. 220 less than the estimates.
Postal Appropriations.
The appropriation committee to-day CON-
pleted the postoffice appropriation bill. The
bill provided that the carrier service may Re
extended to ten or twelve new cities during
the year 1884, the cities to have population
of 10000 or revenue from its post office of $20,-
900. The bill as changed appropriates S4S-
94S, $40 and reduces the amount for star routes
$2,250.000. This is the largest item of reduc-
tion and with the amount cut off in dropripg
special service $6O0,000 it makes total Of
$605, 1890 less than for 1882.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
THE ROLLINS BILL.
The Alabama Claims Court Act Amend
ed.

The Alabama Claims Court Act Amend
ed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Mr Rollins intro
duced in the Senate this morning bill which
proposes to amend in many important particu-
lars the act which created the Alabama Claims
court. The object of the bill seems to be to
remove some oil the difficulties in the way of
final adjudication which have already been
raised by the rulings of the court. The follow
ing are some OF the more important points of
the bill, which quite voluminous:
The time for fling claims is extended six
months from Jan. 1, 1888.
Applications may be received at any time
prior to final judgment.
The judgment shall be entered in tho name
and for the benefit of the persons corpora
tions in whose name the policy in which war
premiums were paid or issued and to no other
person.
There shall be no discrimination in the pay
meut of awards on the ground Of birthplace of
the claiment.
The term "high seas'' shall mean all navi-
gable waters within the jurisdiction of the Uni
ted States.
There shall be two more Judges of the court
appointed, who shall have had not less than
ten years experience in marintine practice in
the United States.
Opinions must be delivered in writing.
A policy shall be conclusive evidence of paw
ment of premium unless the government can
prove the contrary
The Secretary of the Treasury shall compute
interest on the awards within thirty days after
passage OF the act.
Boards of three auditors each shall be ap-
pointed to sit in Portland, Me-. Boston, Mass,
New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco
ance with the statutes of their several
States.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
THE STAR ROUTE CASE.
Judge Wylie Decides that the Trial must
Go On.

Judge Wylie Decides that the Trial must
Go On.
WASHINGTON, Dec. lin the Star route
case to-day in the Supreme Court of the Dis
triet, Mr. Merrick, representing the Govern
ment, said that there was some difference of
opinion as to the necessity of the personal at
tendance of defendant in the case of mis-
demeanor. He was satisfied that personal
presence was not necessary Nevertheless he
submitted motion that Stephen w. Dorsey be
compelled to appear personally in court for
trial of the case.
Col. Ingersoll opposed the motion. He had
no doubt that Dorsevs personal attendance
was necessary to fair trial. A defendant was
entitled to be confronted with his witness, and
if he were in such state of bodily health as
not to be able to be present he could not be
confronted with his witness. This motion, he
sad, had been made in order to let down
quietly the decision of the court the other day
(that the trial should go on in the absence of
Dorsey } a decision which had Mortified the
people at finding that such was the law. He
asked that the court summon Dorsey's physi-
clans or any other physicians, in whom the
court had confidence. and examine tEem as to
the real condition of Mr.. Dorsey's health. If
the court proceeded to trial in the absence of
Dorsey, and If Dorsey were convicted, the ver-
dict would not be worth the paper on which it
was written. 1t would never stand.
Mr.. Merrck said he would be prepared to
meet that question when it came.
Judge Wylie reviewed the circumstances
and sustained the position already assumed by
him. The defence, he said, might be just as
well maintained in the absence of the defend
ant as IN his presence, except as to the point of
his offering to testify The court would be
prepared to meet that point with proper rule,
but that point had hot yet been reached. In
his opinion the defendants presence is not nee
essary on the trial. 1t is not necessary in law
(from the lights before him in this case), it is
not necessary for hist own defence, he having
such a counsel as he has and having such abili-
ty to instruct his counsel.
Col. Ingersoll then moved for severance on
the part of Stephen W. Dorsey and for con-
tinuance of the case as to him. This motion
was oyerruled by the court. The counsel for
the defence claimed the right to interrogate
the juror, but the court overruled the claim
unless there wasa direct challenge for cause
Argument ensued as to whether the judge had
the right to prevent such interrogation, and
pending decision the court adjourned
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 12.

METEOROLOGICAL
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoU
HOURS
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
Dec. II. A. M.
For New Englano,
Colder fair weather in the southern portions,
light snow in the n orthern portions, northwest
to southwest winds and higher barometer.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is highest in Tennessee and
lowest in the northwest of New Engla ID.
Clear weather prevails in the Southern and
Middle States and Ohio Valley. Partly cloudy
weather and light snow is reported from New
England and the Lake region. Cooler north
to west winds prevail in the Atlantic coast and
slightly warmer southerly winds in the Missis-
sippi Valley, southwest and northwest in the
upper Lake region. The barometer has fallen
rapidly in the Northwest with fair weather and
southerly winds in Missouri and Iowa.
Indications are that far weather will prevail
in the Middle and Atlantic States Tuesday and
Wednesday. Colder, partly cloudy weather
for the upper Lake region and Northwest
Wednesday with light snow.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
Grain.
H. NJ Corn car

a. M. Corn, car
lots, SS
New Corn,
car lots, 78
Oats, 4" 80
Sacked Bran 00@21 90
Mids.. 23 80
Cotton Seed, car lot 81 %
I" bag lots 35 90
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Death of a Dexter Lady.

Tragic Death of a Dexter Lady
DEXTER, Dec. 11'-Much excitement was
caused Sunday morning by the disappearance
of Miss Lucy Keene, an estimable middle
aged LADY, who lived alone with her aged
mother. She arose early to build the fire,
which was the last known of her whereabouts.
Bells we're rung and an exciting search was
kept up through the day Her body was fund
Sunday evening in the pond above the White
mill.
Shot While Hunting.
CALAIS, Dec. 11.-A son of Ephraim Scott of
Milltown, aged Il, was killed this afternoon
while hunting by the accidental discharge of
his gun, the charge of shot passing through
his head.
The Missing Party Safe.
BANGOR, Dec. 11A special to the Wing
and Courier from Mount Kineo says the party
supposed to be dro wned has been heard from:
They were driven ashore by the violence of
the wind and Thursday storm and stopped at
the Shaw farm until the gale subsidized, leav-
ing there Sunday morning.
Destructive Fire at Monson.
BANGOR, Dec. 1.-THE Whig and Courier
learns that fire in Monson Sunday morning
destroyed a building owned by Mrs Thayer of
Garland and occupied by Harvey B. Thayer
as drug store and dwelling. Also dress max
ing rooms in the same building occupied by
Miss Mary Sawyer Everything was destroyed,
the occupants barely escaping with their lives.
The building was valued at $500; insured for
$1,000 in the Piscataquis Mutual. Mr..
Thayer's loses on stock $1,000; household goods,
$500; books, $500; making $28OO; with no in
surance. Miss Sawyer's loss was 5000; no in
surance,
Accident at Oldtown.
d. n. Estabrook of Oldt)wn, who has for
some time been in ill-health, today in walking
across the floor fell down in such manner as
to break his thigh bone near the hip. On ac-
count of his condition his friends have some
apprehension that his injuries will result se-
riously.
Right of Way Granted.
The Inhabitants of Brewer at special town
meeting today voted TO grant the right of way
for the proposed extension of the Eastern
Maine Railway to Smiths planning mills.
Fire at Rockland.
RoCKLAND, Dec. 11.-Fire broke ont tonight
in the store of T. A. Wentworth, dealer in
boots, shoes, hats, furs, &c, in Berry's
Block, in the most populous part of Main
street. Loss is estimated from $4,000 to $4,000,
chiefly by smoke and water; insured $4,000
Loss on building is slight; insured.
Two Centenarians.
| BIDDEFoRD, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Jemima Bradeeu
OF Limington today held reception to cele-
brate her one huDdreth birthday Rebecca
Brush of Biddeford, another centenarian, died
| yesterday.
Payment of Pensions.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. u.-An executive order
relative to the payment of pensions has been
promulgated. On and after January !, 1888,
! all navy pensioners residing in the agency dis.
tricts OF Augusta. Concord end Boston, will
be paid at Boston. The order makes similar
provision for other districts.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
A FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
Men Literally Blown Into Frag.
ments.
THE TERRIBLE RESULT OF AN Ex-
PLOSION.

SHAwNEETowN, ILL.,, Dec. ia most dread
full accident occurred in the saw mill of J..
Vincent & Son at nooh today. Eleven men
were scattered about the engine room eating
their MONDAY luncheon when the boiler ex-
ploded with extraordinary violence, complete
ly wrecking the mill and Immediately killing
eight of the eleven men and wounding the
other three. One body was blown into the
river and two more hurled distance OF 200
yards. Several of the men were actually
blown into mince meat, and their friends sub
sequently went about with pals picking up the
indisringushable fragments which were
strewn around. Several of the unfortunate
leave families in INDECENT circumstances. The
cause of the explosion is unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
NEW YORK.

Verdict Against James Gordon Bennett,
New York, Dec. 1.-THE jury in the case
of James f. Molloy, of Edgefeld, S. c.,
against James Gordon Bennett, charging him
with libel in falsely accusing the plaintiff of
firing his premises in Edgefield, which result
ed in the destruction of the greater part of the
town, this morning rendered verdict for $780,
600 damages for the plant if. The defendant
gave notice OF motion for new trial.
Brooklyn's Rebellious Aldermen.
BROOKLYN, Dec. lion a petition of the
aldermen of Brooklyn who were fined and SEN
fenced to imp isopment for contempt OF court
today, for remission of the Imprisonment
Judge Gilbert said he wonld render final de-
olson on Wednesday.
She Never was Insane
BUFFALO, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Collins, the wife of
prominent Bradford man, who had been for
some months. confined in the Buffalo insane
asylum and had been taken out on writ of
habeas corpus stated to counsel and friends to-
day that she had never been insane 1t is al
legged there was crookedness in the manner of
her commitment.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
FOREIGN.
The Higgins Trial.
The Funeral of Louis Blanc.

The Higgins Trial.
DUBLIN, Dec. 1.-THE second trial of
Patrick Higgins began to-day.
The Funeral of Louis Blanc.
PARIS, Dec. 1.-THE Senate, by 1873 in the
affirmative to 81 in the negative, has passed a
vote of 10000 francs for the expenses of the
funeral OF Louis Blanc, which is to take place
tomorrow. Anarchists threaten to make a
hostile demonstration at the funeral ON the day
mentioned.
Mr.. Parneil Waits to Sell Out.
LONDON, Dec. ia dispatch from Dublin
says that Mr.. Parnell has lodged petition in
the Land Court for the sale of his property in
the county OF Wicklow. A conditional order
18th day of November. The extent of the
property was given IS 5000 acres and the total
membranes as 413,O00.
The Steamer Otranto
The steamer Otranto, from Hull for New
York, before reported off the Lizard with her
machinery disabled, has arrived at Plymouth.
She has burst her cylinder. She will probably
return TO Hull.
A Tenant Victory.
DUBLIN, Dec. 1.-THE full Court OF the
land commission on appeal have confirmed
the decision OF Commissioner Litton in a test
case affecting 1900 tenants on the estate Of Sir
question was decided strictly in the tenants
favor.
What Gen. Wallace has been Doing.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec 11-General Wal
lace the United States Minister, has returned
here. During his absence he visited Jerusa-
lem, where the Governor and other Officials
received him in procession. At Carlo, Gen.
Wallace was also given a public reception
While there he paid a visit to the Khedive
and had several interviews with Lord Duff
erin.
Foreign Notes.
NJ. Gambetta left his bed yesterday
William Galignan, the last of a well known
family, died in Paris yesterday.
Right Hon. Sir Joseph Napier is dead
Earl Spencer, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland,
has commuted the sentence of death passed
upon the five men who pleaded guilty to par
ticipatio min the murder of the Joyce family
heavy snow Storm accompanied by gales,
has prevailed in and about Madrid. A num-
Der of shipwrecks are reported on the coast
telegram from st. Petersburg says the
Minister OF the Interior has authorized the
publication of an English newspaper there.
Exceptionally dense fogs prevailed on Sun
day and to-day in London. Traffic in the
streets, on the river and on the railways in
much impeded and in some cases suspended.
Five persons have been drowned by breaking
through the ice while skating. The thermom-
eter registers seven degrees below the freezing
point
The Republique Franchise again violently
attacks the policy of the British government
in Egypt The article concludes as follows:
Egypt is too big morsel to be swallowed, even
by England, and this she will find out
The German government will oppose the
bill taxing the Bourse transactions. Certain
large bankers have resolved to transfer their
business to foreign places if the bill becomes
law.
The Dunborton, Scotland, town hall is on
fire. and is likely to be totally destroyed.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12

This Tuesday afternoon and evening the Ia
dies Of the First Parish circle will hold their
annual fair at Masonic Hall, which promises
to be very pleasant entertainment Articles
In great variety will be on sale, including
aprons hosiery, mittens, besides fancy work of
every description, all suitable for holiday gifts.
An antiquarian supper, consisting of baked
beans, brown bread, &C., or, in other words
everything necessary for real old fashioned
supper, will be served from to s O'Clock, after
which general good time will be INDUCED in
Clam stew will also be served during the eve
ming. We predict most excellent time and
wish the society crowded house. B.D.A
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
Real Estate Transfers

The following transfers of real estate have
been reported:
Portland-Robert S. Boyd to j. Hall Boyd,
Park street.
Windham-William H. Irish to True N. .
Anthoine, 81 acres of land
Raym 1nd-Abbie M. Smith to Plummer &
Davis, q acres of land.
Bridgton-Frank B Simpson to John Shar-
ron, part of lot s, 14th Range.
John Sharon 10 Delphine j. Sharon, part
Of lot 8, 14th Range.
Falmouth-Grenville Hall to Lemuel Rolfe,
SO acres of land.
North Yarmouth-Samuel Skillin to Fred A.
Skillin, 115 acres of land and buildings.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

A second election has beensordered at New
Haven.
At New York, yesterday, Charles Gilbert,
for shooting his wife, was sentenced to State
prison for twenty years.
Five canal boats laden with fax seed, one
Rome. n. Y
An Opelika, Ala, despatch says two factions
of the old and new city councils raised riot
yesterday, in which the mayor and police
were involved. Nine white men and one ne
grJ were shot down. Seven will die. The
mayor has gone to Montgomery to apply for
troops.
A Washington special says Marshal Nc
Michael will discharge every subordinate who
was employed by his predecessor. 4
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
accident at the sullivan BLOCK.

Last evening an elderly woman named Gil
lin from Saccarappa, fell down stairs in Sulli-
vans Block, corner of Fore and Centre streets,
breaking her nose and an arm in two places
She was sent to the Greeley Hospital for surgi;
cal treatment She stated that she came to
this city to procure her pension, and appeared
to have entered this building for some purpose,
unknown at present. as she went from room
to room and was refused admission.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
A Fatal Fight in a school Room.

CAMBRIDGE, o., Dec. 11--Wm. G. Frasier, a
school teacher in Cumberland, in this county,
during an ATTEMPT to discipline his pupils to-
day became involved in general fight, in the
course of which he stabbed and killed John
Hayes, aged 20, and severely cut Charles Luce,
Frasisr gave himself up and is in jail
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
RaiIroad Receipts.

PORTLAND. Dec. o.
Miscellaneous merchandise received by the Port
land & Ogdensburg Railroad 25 cars.
Received by Maine Central Railroad, for Portland
62 cars miscellaneous merchandise; for connecting
rosds so cars miscellaneous srebancse.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
THE FIRE RECORD.
Factory Burned

Factory Burned.
BoRDENTowN, N. j., Dec 1.-THE oil cloth
factory of l.. d. Farr, at Camden was burned
yesterday. Loss $4,000
At Newark, N. j.
NEWARK, N. J., Dec. u--McManus's dry
goods store was burned here to-day. Loss $780,
000
At Lincoln, Neb.
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 11.-Hon. G. c. Burr's
mansion was burned yesterday. Loss 0,000
At Petersburg, Ind.
PETERSBURG. Ind, Dec. 11.-Several stores
and residences here were burned yesterday.
Loss $30,000
At Worcester. Mass.
WORCESTER, Dec. 11.-Fire this morning
damaged the one-story building on the corner
OF Main and Chatham streets, known as st.
PauPs block. Loss $25,000; insurance $4,000.
At Hull, Mass.
HULL, Dec. 1.-THE house here of George
Daniels, of Boston, was burned this morning.
Loss $1,000; no insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
He stole $4,000 and Departed.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. 11.-Robert s,
Champion, cashier and paymaster of the Little
Rock and Fort Smith Railroad, is a defaulter
in $4,000. Crompton left Tuesday ostensibly
for Searcy, Ark, with his wife, but on reach
ing Walnut Ridge, on the Iron Mountain Rail-
road, be told her the facts and she returned to
Little Rock. His whereabouts is unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
Arrested for Assault

George Williams, mulatto, was arrested
this morning for an assault upon Tilly Thom-
son at her house last Saturday night on Wash
ington street. A medical examination of the
womans injuries was had last night and her
case is pronounced very critical Her head
being greatly swollen.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
Death of an Old Politician.

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.--Josiah A Noonan, for
many years most prominent politician and
journalist in Wisconsin. died this morning in
the insane asylum at Wauwatosa, Wis. His
unfortunate business ventures and vindictive
law suits brought on insanity several years ago.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
The Crop of Pennsylvania.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE state board
OF agriculture makes the following estimate of
the crops of 1882: Wheat 22415,000 bushels
potatoes, 1890, 900; tobacco, %, ,750 900 pounds
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12

DUBLIN, Dec. 1.-THE second trial of
Patrick Higgins began to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-12
Fatal Accident.

BELLE VIEW, Pa, Dec. 11-This morning
a copper still containing 25 barrels of whiskey
at Gibsonton Mills exploded, injuring VIM
Lucas fatally and destroying the main build
Ing together with the o. s. warehouse con-
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