The Portland daily press., 1882-11-28
by TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
MAINE.
The Case OF Suicide at Machanic Falls
Especial Disnateh to The Press

The Case OF Suicide at Machanic Falls
Especial Dispatch to the Press.]
MECHANIC FALLS, Nov. 27.-One week ago to
night the store of o. B. g. c. H. Dwinal was broker
into and robbed of clothing boots and shoes, the
matter has been kept qniet for time. Saturday the
goods were found in a house on Pidgeon Hill oce
cupied by VIM. Harlow, at which house lad named
Frank Davis has been stepping and in whose posses
sion the goods were found. His trunk contained
SLY worth of boots and shoes, clothing, &c. The
trunk is said to belong to j. A. Bucknam s. Co.
who lost a quantity of silk some time ago.
Mrs. VIM. Harlow, at whose house on Pidgeor
HILL Poland, the goods stolen from Q. B. g. C. HI
Dwinal we're found, committed suicide yesterday by
hanging herselfto stump fence in the edge of the
woods near the house. The whole family are said
to be implicated In the robberies. Mrs. Harlow had
the key to the trunk in which the goods were
found. She is supposed to have preferred death
rather than the jail.
Destructive Fire at Biddeford.
[By Associated Press]
BIpDEFoRD, Nov. 27.-Tnis morning about four
o'clock fire broke out in the livery stable occupied
by Joseph O. Lord, on Main street. and tae build
ing, several sleighs, small quantity OF hay an
three hogs burned. The fire was communi-
Gated to building on the ives terly side occupied
ny AiCAlaci " OOnIOr as a saloon, Wnlcn burned,
and the next adjoining store occupied by Cosgrove
Brothers was damaged slightly by water. A build
ing occupied saloon on the easterly side of the
stable was also slightly damaged by fire. The loss
upon the stable and contents $500; upon o. Con-
nor's saloon and furniture, $500; insured.
Fire at Kingf1eld.
EARMINGToN, Nov. 27.-Fire at Kingfeld last
night burned out Messrs. Clark, Webst r and Par
ker, three stores and stable. Loss $300o insured
$25oo.
Dedication of School Building.
BANGOR, Nov. 27.-The new high school building
here wasdsdicated this afternoon with appropriate
ceremonies.
LATER.
The spacious high school building on Abbott
Square opened to the inspection of visitors this
forenoon. At o'clock the building was dedicated
with fitting ceremonies, Mayor Strickland presided,
and made the opening remarks. Rev. Mr.. Griffin
offered prayer. Alderman Adams, chairman of the
building committee, gave historical sketch and
presented tae keys to the school committee. A
response was made by the School Agent, S. P. Brad
bury. An address then given by Rev. r. L
Howard, chairman of the school committee. aud
remarks followed by Henry Lord and DR.. Robinson
of the school committee, Capt. c. A. Boutelle, Rev.
Mr.. Jewell, j. F. Snow and Principal Jordan.
Report OF the Directors Boston g. Maine
BOSTON, Nov. 27.-The annual report of the
directors of he Boston a. Maine railroad for the
year ending September So 1 SS2, shows gross
receipts of 81, $50 22 an income the previous
year of $I63,2l4.24. The net balance applicable
to dividends of s58s.O72.66, a decrease of S37,-
921. IT as compared with the previous year. This
is accounted for by increase expenditures for steel
slr
closes with mendaton of the faithfulness CT the
general superintendent and other employees of the
corporation
Gov. Hamlin on the Ocean.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 27.-Hon. Hannibal Hamlin'
United States minister at Spain, and wife sailed to-
day for New York,
Schooner Launched at Bath.
BATH, Nov. BIB. W. g. H. F. Morse launched
the four masted schooner Augustus Hunt, 20S feet
long, AZ beam, 26 deep, 1300.57 tons gross.
owned by the builders, and Capt. Reuben R. Baker
who will command her and others.
AILetter from Senator Frye.
BOSTON, Nov. 27.-The Herald publishes the fol-
lowing:
LEWISTON. Nov 27.
To the Editor of the Herald
For years suspicious to the integrity of the star
route expenditures nave existed Leading hepuDI-
cans urged upon President Garfield and Postmaster
General James the necessity of thorough investi-
cation. 1t was had, and these prosecutions the
result. The duty and responsibility are no longer
political, but rest upon the courts. Both accuser
and accused entitled to thorough, fair and inn
partial trials, and if Republica President knows
of any hindrance to these, he should promptly re-
move them, if in his power. The interests of the
government, the people and the Republican party
are now identical.
WILLIAM P FRYE.
Killed on the Train.
BIDDRFoBD, Nov. 27.-Geo. Knight, aged 13
years, of South Berwick. jumped from a freight
train near the Eastern station at Salmon Falls,
Sunday noon, and was thrown under the wheels,
sustaining injuries from which he died.
Found Dead on the Road.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Nov. 27.-Mr. Calvin Rem
lex was found dead beside the road in Eliot, Me-,
Sunday morning. He in company with others
had been serenading newly married couple Satur-
day night, and had become intoxicated. 1t is not
known whether he died from the efe cts of drink
was foully dealt with. He was 33 years of age.