The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-01
WASHINGTON.
The First Case of the Kind.

The First Case of the Kind.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 3O.-The lawers are dis
eussing as a curiosity the case in the Supreme
Court in which tNew Hampshire brings suit
against Louisiana. 1t is the first instance of
one State suing another, and it is said that diff
ferences exist between the Supreme Court
judges, which will probably delay the locked
for decision.
No Colored Line in the Law.
The contest in the Columbia Law School, in
the colored line has resulted in the triumph of
the negro, who is to be permitted to retain his
place in the class.
Public Debt Reduction.
The estimated reduction in the public debt
for October is about SIS, ,250,0
Another Democratic Address.
The Virginia State Democratic Committee
will tomorrow publish an address to the peo-
pie, in which they will express entire conf
dence in the success of the ticket or that party.
The address very prudently will net give any
figures nor predict the number of Congressman
which the committee claim will be elected.
The issuing of the circular is a mere campaign
trick. Meanwhile the Malone people have
been very carefully at work watching the reg
istration, and are entirely confident of success.
The Soteldo Trial.
The trial of A. c. Soteldo, indicted for the
murder of his brother, A. M. Soteldo, at the
Republican Office on thd sth 9th of February
last, was continued in the Criminal Court this
morning before Justice Wylie. The requisite
six men to complete the jury were secured
without much difficulty. Eleven are white
and one colored, the latter being local Meth
odist minister.
Assistant District Attorney H. L. Taggart
opened for the government. He stated what
they expected tosprove, and if successful to de-
mand verdict for murder. The defence re-
reserve their opening. Witnesses were exam
ined as to the location of the premises where
the homicide occurred and the weapons nsed.
Dr. q. I. Sewers, one of the attending surgeons
testified to the nature of the wounds of Barton
and Soteldo was on the stand when the recess
was taken.
After recess Lewis Horton (colored) testified
he was barber, and on the night when the
tragedy occurred Soteldo was at his shop some
what intoxicated. When leaving he said some
thing about getting even with Barton for pub
fishing the statement sabout his brother, and
thasthe had fifteen men on the lookout for him
thatnight.
James W. Mitchell another barber testified
the only thing he heard defendant say was
that there would be the devil to pay that night
and used the name of Barton.
Lewis P. Seibald, reporter, testified as to the
pistol that laid in Barton's desk. He had fired
off one barrel and had not been loaded after
wards Saw it before the shooting, it had only
four loads in it.
Adjourned.
Our Financial Affairs.
treasurer Gilhllan today mailed 5697 checks
to pay interest on the per cent bonds amount
ing to 81 ,945 ,27S.75, falling due tomorrow, and
6087 checks to pay interest on three and half
per cent bonds, amounting to $1,303,N0.S1,
also falling due tomorrow.
The receipts for the internal revenue today
wore 1927 4.21, and from customs $3.50, 1853 OF
The national bank notes received for redempt-
ion today amounts to 1926 900.
The exchange of three per cent bonds for
three and half per cents will be resumed at
Treasury Department tomorrow.
The United States Mail Detained.
The collector of customs at Corpus Christi
has been directed to use all efforts to pass the
mail at Pena, arailroad station between Corpus
Christi and Laredo. 1t has been detained
there by the action of the county authorities of
Texas. Under the laws of that State the
county judge may organize quarantine. This
was done early in season and in consequence
whenever the Treasury Department removed
its Gordon the county authorities renewed it.