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The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
NEW YORK.
A Heavy Verdict.

NEW YORK, May 26.-The jury in the case
of Franklin Horton against Algerton S. Snlli-
van, public administrator of New York county,
verdict in favor of plaintiff for $21, ,O0O The
plaintiff on the night of the 1st of October,
1876, was robbed of $4,000 worth of diamonds,
jewelry, &c. The property was traced to the
possession of diamond peddler who died sud-
denly without will and the property came
into Sullivan's hands as p ibllc administrator,
who refused to give it up to Horton.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27

men came through from Portland were greatly
admired at the depot yesterday. The Eastern
road has fifty cars of the same style, twenty
nine of which are new this season. A consid-
erable part of the mountain and Maine travel
line -
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Ralnh Waldo Emerson,s viii.

BosToN, May 26.-The will of Ralph Waldo
Emerson makes no public bequests, but gives
the properly to his children and his wife.
James Eliot Cabot is appointed executor, to
act in cooperation with the Emerson childre
Il. w. Emerson and William III. Forbes are APP
pointed executors of the will.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
Northwest Crop Reports.

northwest are generally very favorable. Chinch
bugs and army worms have made their ap-
pearance in some sections but little damage is
reported from their presence and the prospect
of good harvests seems encouraging.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27

The Republicans of Scarborough, are requested to
meet at the Town House, on Saturday, May 27th
tend the State Convention at Portland, June 18th
1882 Per order Republican Town Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
Joint Meeting of the Maine iPedagogics
and Penobscot Educational Societies.

BANGOR, May 26.-A joint meeting Of the
Maine Pedagogical Society and Penobscot Ed.
ucational Association, began in City Hall, Ban.
gor. to-day, and will continue through to-mor-
row. A large number of prominent educators
from various portions of the State, have arriv-
ed, and at the opening session at $50 O'Clock
this forenoon, an earnest and numerous audi
ence had assembled. Prof. Chapman of Bow
doin College, president of the Maine Pedagog-
ical Society, presided at the session. In the
Jordan of Bangor, was chosen secretary pro
tenn.
The opening article was an historical sketch
of the Maine State Educational Association, p
by Mr.. Thomas Tash. superintendent of schools,
Portland. The article was presented in ac-
cordance with vote adopted at the final meet
ing of the association at Biddeford, and was
one of much interest and value.
The partial report of the societys committee
on instructions in reading and spelling was
presented by Hon. w. j. Corthell. The COM
mittee comprises Mr.. Corthell of Gorham Nor
NAL School, Mr.. Jordan, of Bangor High
School, and Miss Pettingill, of Lewiston pub.
lie schools.
After discussion of the able report, the
meeting adjourned till afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session was opened at 2.30
o'clock. The attendance was large and deep
interest was manifested by all present.
A paper, "The Office of supervision in the
improvement Of our public schools" was pre-
sented by Mr.. G. A. Fletcher, superintendent
of schools, Augusta. The speaker earnestly
advocated the importance of efficient super
vision, and affirmed that good supervision
with poor teachers Is more effective than good
teachers with poor supervision.
A discussion followed, in which Mr.. Tash of
Portland, Mr.. Jordan Of Bangor, and Mr.. Cor
thell of Gorham, took part.
Miss Starrill, of the Belfast public schools,
then read partial report of the society : COM
mittee on instruction in the languages, the
committee comprising Mr.. Tash of Portland,
Prof. Chapman of Bowdoin College, and Miss
Starrill of Belfast. A discussion of the subject
of primary instruction in language closed the
afternoon session.
EVENING SESSION.
At the evening session, remarks were made
with reference to the proposed Longfellow me-
mortal, by Messrs. Tash, Corthell and others.
A paper was then read by Mr.. Morrill,, of
the Portland High School, on Public schools
and their critics." in which strong grounds
were taken in favor of the present course of
study in the schools.
The public exercises then closed, and short
business meeting of the society was held.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
Miscellaneous.
A GOOD YARN,

Report of Suicide Of the Murderer Of
Lord Cavendish.
PHILADELPHIA, May 26.-When the steam
ship British King. arrived in port Monday
passenger evidently demented had jumped
overheard on the voyage and was lost. Patrick
Fey of County Sligo, Ireland who was also
one of the storage passengers reported to the
British consul this afternoon he heard the
man say as he leaped into the sea, "I'm the
man who killed Lord Cavendish" Foy is
positive as to the suicides words and says he
was standing close to him when he uttered
them,
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27

The Republicans of Raymond are requested to
meet at the Town House in said Town on Saturday,
the 9th inst. O'Clock p. to choose delegates
to attend the State Convention to be holden at
Portland June 13th, 1882. Also to choose Re-
publican Town Committee
Per order of Republican Town Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
WANTS.
WANTED.

GENTLEMAN with $500. to take half interest
VI in light and profitable manufacturing business
about to start branch in Portland. Experience
igation solicited and references exchanged Ad-
dress for particulars A. H. IS Hanover Street.
Room 3, Boston. may26d3t
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A Caucus of the Republicans of North Yarmouth,
will be holden at the Town House, Saturday,
june 3, 1882, at o'clock P. NJ for the purpose of
selecting delegates to attend the State Convention,
to be holden at Portland, June 13, 1882.
Per order Town Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27

The entire Readjuster ticket was elected at
the municipal election Thursday in Petersburg,
Va, including two colored justices of the peace
and two colored counciImen.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27

The Republicans of Deering are requested to meet
at their town house Saturday, May 9th, at 8
O'Clock p M. to choose delegates to the State Con-
yention to'be holdenat Portland June 18TH
Per order TOWN COMMITTEE.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
Falmouth.

In pursuance of a call for Sepublican State Con-
vention to be holden at Portland, the 9th day of
June next the Republicans of Falmouth are re-
quested to meet at the Town House, on Monday,
the 29th inst at O'Clock P. NJ, to select delegates
to attend the same. Per order Town Committee.
Falmouth, May "a 1882
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
PLANT FOOD.

This compound has been thoroughly analysed by
a competent Professor of Chemistry, who pro-
nounces it good for all claim for it, No need
fear to apply it to the most tender plant Use n
small quantity and Increase as the Plant
Natures.
THIS compositisn gives the plants luxurious
growth and dark rich green color, which no other
food gives them; it also gives the flower of the
plants brighter richer and more beautiful color.
1t has equal for Plants in the house or garden,
is its easy application, and it has positively no of
fensive odor. Tryit and you will be well pleased
with it. Directions with each Box.
Manufactured hY
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SATURDAY MORNING, MAY %.
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FouR
HOURS.
WAR Dept OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. c.,
May q, A. M.
For New England,
Warmer, fair weather. followed by increasing
cloudiness, and possibly by local rains; south
erly winds, stationary or lower pressure.
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Wanted.
Wanted.

A n experienced girl to do general housework.
- References required. No. 81 Quebec Street.
may26 diff
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CAUCUS.


The Republicans of Pownal are requested to meet
at the Town House. in said town, on Saturday, the
twenty-seventh day of May inst at four O'Clock in
the afternoon to choose delegates to the State Con-
yention to be held at Portland on the thirteenth
day of june next. Per order Town Commmitte,
Pownal NAV 49, 1882.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27

The following quotations of stocks are received
and corrected daily by Woodbury. q Moulton (nen-
bers of the Boston Stock Exchsnge) corner OF Mid
die and Exchange sEreete.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
For New England,
BIZ TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
TERRIBLE DEATHS.
Sad Fate of Two Little Children.

RICHMOND, May 26.-Harvey o. Smith, aged
seven years, son of Alden Smith, was drown
ed yesterday afternoon, in Umberland Brook,
three miles from this village.
AUGUSTA May 26.-Some days ago the in
FAINT son of Charles 81. and GeorgieiL Leeman, OF
Oak street, swallowed safety-pin, it was sup
posed. The pin did not descend into the
child's stomach, but lodged in some of the or
gans about the root of the tongue. where it
remained. To-day, while eating piece OF
apple pie, the child was taken with violent
coughing fit, and almost Immediately expired.
1t was found that the pin had become dslodged
and entered the child's windpipe, stopping the
passage of air to the lungs.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27

A. G. Schlotterbeck Appointed Commis-
sioner of Pharmacy.
AUGUSTA May 26.-Gov. Plaisted has ap-
pointed Augustus George Schlotterbeck OF
Portland, Commissioner of Pharmacy, in place
of J. H. Plaisted of Waterville, whose term
has expired. The Governor has refused to ac-
cept the resignation of N. s. Harlow, of Ban
gor, who holds a similar commission.
York County s. j. Court.
ALFRED, May 26.-The May term of the S.
j. Court, Judge Virgin presiding, has just
closed, after ten days session. There was
one verdict in criminal case, and nine in
civil cases. One hundred and sixty-fve cases
were disposed of, including 81 DEGREES of di-
vorce, and about 100, actions were entered.
Fourteen indictments were found by the grand
jury, II of which were for violation of the
liquor law.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
WANTED.
wanted.

A SUITE of two furnished rooms with board in
IA private family in Portland, for gentleman,
wife and one child Good references given. Ad-
dress once stating location and terms, P. O. Box
274O Boston, Mass may22dtf
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27


The weat her yesterday was all that could be
desire d. Hartford with its beautiful site, its
broad streets and its picturesque and costly
residence; the majestic river sweeping on to
meet the sea; the fertile valley adorned with
trees already rich with foliage called forth the
warmest expressions of admiration from the
visitors Yesterday forenoon the visitors were
taken in carriages to the principal places in
Hartford and vicinity, and were shown various
places of interest. Among the places visited
was Colts machine works. The Hartford
Club composed of the most wealthy and
prominent citizens of the city, opened its
doors and royalty entertained the Artillery and
invited guests. The entire house, magnif-
Gent residence, was thrown open and hand
some collation. served Chandler's Band dis
coursed some choice selections under the trees
on the groun Is around the club house during
the entertainment. The Portland party feel
particularly honored by this mark of courtesy
as the Hartford club has never before since its
formation entertained military visitors.
In the afternoon there was grand parade
of the Foot Guard and their guests through
the principal streets. The public buildings
and many private residence along the route
were decorated with bunting and
the streets were lined with spectators
The gentlemanly appearance and military
bearing of the Artillery was the subject. of fre-
quent and favorable comment. The process
sion was reviewed in front of City Hall by
Mayor Bulkeley. Mayor Libby and many dis
tinguished military men. After the parade
there was given an exhibition of the propeller
fire steam engines.
The Artillery was escorted to the depot by
the Guards, accompanied by vast concourse
of people. As the train with the Pertlanders
left.the depot, Colts band played Aud Lang
Syne, and the air rang with cheers. The train
arrived in Portland at about 2 o'clock this
morning. All, without exception, are enthu-
siastic over the warm and cordial reception
given them by the people of Hartford, and
trust the day is not far distant when they can
reciprocate.
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
Cumberland.

The Republicans of Cumberland, are requested TO
meet at the Town House, on Saturday, May ~
1882 at 61s o'clock, p M. to choose delegates to
attend the State Convention at Portland, June ID.
Per order
The Portland daily press., 1882-05-27
THE RETURN.
ARRIVAL IN PORTLAND OF THE Ex
CURSIONISTS.

A s etoh of Yesterdays Festivities.
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q MEN as salesman also to make collections in
= the State of Maine References and security
required. Address for particulars A. I'll. 73 Hano-
yer Street, Room g. Boston, nay26d3t
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New York stock and Money Market.

iBy Telegraph.)
NEW YORK. May 26-Evening. Money loaned
at 1s03 closed at 2@3. Exchange steady at 4S6sz
for long and 91s for short. Governments unchanged
except for 419s coup, which are rs higher
The transactions &C the Stock Exchange sggregat-
ed 28S. 900 shares.
The following are to-day's closing quotations Of
Government teocurities:
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second Hand Counters Wanted.

A COUPLE of good second hand counters, 12 to
"A Is feet in length also few shelves, for a
store. VIM. II. JERRIS, Cahoon Block.
mavo0 d1W*
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RULERS" FOR THE YOUNG.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16
Harper's New Monthly Magazine
for 1883.

This Magazine has aptly been styled ''Ths
Giant OF the 4onthhes." Practically there Is
no limit to the circulation or influence OF Nag
azine like this. conducted in n spirits SO broad
snd catholic. always vitalized by tho strongest
impulse OF current thought and action Harper's
Magazine is the best Magazine for the Home,
never intruding elements Of controversy, but
bringing to the hsarthstone the richest treasures
OF Imagination and art. In descriptive illus
trated articles and character sketches it 10 espe-
cislly rich. Its brilliant galaxy Of contributors
10 unequaled. Mics Woolson. the author of
''Anne." the most original American novel
ever written. leads OF with new story entitled
s'For the Major" and Mr.. Charles Reade's
series Of short stories are part the rare literary
repsst the publishers will lay before their vast
clIentage in 1885. No periodical issued at ~
can compare with it. 4 volume IL library in
itself.
Harper's Bazaar Tor 1993.-Ths
Bazsr il sckno vledged TO be the besr periodical
for women published in the English language. 1t
ts the American, authority upon Fashion,
Household Affairs. Etiquette and kindred mat
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many times the subscription price. -. The
Magazine and Bazaar will be sent to one address
one year for 81.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16
Religious.

Usual services At the Methodist church to.
morrow morning aad night. q.
Rev. A A. Moore will preach 1t Fairvlsw
tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock.
Usual services AZ the Presbyterian church to-
morrow morning and night by Rev. Gee. l..
Lsyburn.
Rev. j. A. Mueller will preach at the Ger
man Methodist church In this city, tomorrow
morning and night.
Daily services at the Catholic church. *
O'Clock, q. n; Sunday services 8 and loA
O'Clock. b R., aad 81 o. clock, p. n, Rev. J.
]. Lilly oMclatlas.
Father Fraaois Currsn will hold services at
the following times and places At 10 O'Clock, .
M.:-IIigginsvills, 1st and 5rd Sundays; Odss-
sa. 3nd Sunday; Alma 4th Sunday.
There will he service At Christ Church [Protest-
ant EpiscopaD, tomorrow raornlng at II
O. clock; In the afternoon at TX O'Clock; and in
the evening At ! O'Clock; Rev. I. n. Pecke,
she rector. officiating. Sunday school at Sk
O'Clock, m.
Usual services In the Baptist church to-mor-
row morning and night by Rev d. {. Bolton who
Is prese Mt with US. aud has kindly consented to
MI the pulpit. AS his visits to his friends and
acqu intances In Lexington have become quite
inirequent. they are invited to give him hear
ing. ..--.4 ..r
Eld. C. s. Lucas will preach At the Christian
church Tomorrow morning at II O'Clock and VI
night at O'Clock. Subj sct for morning. ''Is
Prohibition Right 2" The prohibition alliance
OF Lexington will assemble at the Christian
church at the morning service. Public invited.
Subject for evening, ''Wers the Six Creation
DAYS only TwentY-four Hougs Long7''
Rt Rev..C. =. Robertson. Bishop OF ths
Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF Missouri. made
mis- annual visitation to Christ churol arish
this city, last Tuesday. Two services were held
In the morning. at one of which there was com
munion service, and in the afternoon evening
prayers were said, with sermon. and the ritz
of confirmation was administered to eleven per.
! ! sons, who thus took upon themselves, having
arrived At years Of discretion, the solemn obli
CATION to lead Christian life.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16

was for while its president. He was We'll
balanced man, though. and looked carefully
upon the serious side OF life. For many years
he was Q consistent and active member Of the
Old School Presbyterian church, In which he
was deacon, and no man could be more zeal
GUS IN the discharge Of every duty which was
imposed upon him, indeed it WAS in the dis
charge of a duty to the chui ch in which he con-
tracted the cold which led to his death. In
every relation of life, while an unassuming,
Mr.. Ahrens was a bravely conscientious msn.
His wstchword was duty. and he lived up to 1t
as very few men do. A kind and loving hus-
band and father; useful citizeni u generous
and devoted friend, and = kind neiyhbor, Lex
ington in his death meets with . severe lose.
The affection entertained for him and the re-
spect In which lie WAS held were attes:ed by the
many solIctous inquiries after his con-
dItlon while he was Ill, and by the unusually
large number which followed his remains to the
grave. He was Inferred in Msohpelah ceme-
terry, Thursday afternoon, the funeral services
being impressively conducted at the church by
the pastor. Rev. Geo. l.. Lsyburn. assisted by
Rev. Jas. A. Qusrles. D. D., the public schools
and the Elizabeth Aull Female Seminary. OF
which he was q trustee, holding no sessions
during the time out OF respect to tho occasion.
The community sincerely weeps with his family
In the common grief at the death Of this good
man and exemplary citizen.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16
AN ORDNANCE.

A n ordin.nce in relation y o3snses Affecting
Aiesiiroad Depot Grounds and Roliins STOCK.
Be /. ordained by the Mayor and City Council e
the City of Lexington:
SECTION l. No person shall loiter or losr In.
around or about any depot. platlbfm, stock.
yard. roundhouss or grounds within the City OF
Lexington belonging to any railroad
company. at1ssE
SIC. g No person shall within the city oi
Lexington get upon, or attempt 70 get upon any
engine, freight car or passenger car belonging
to or under the control Of any railroad com.
psny, whether such engine or car be standing st1
or in motoin, provided that this section shall no
apply to the employees upon such engine 81
cars nor to passengers or other persons hAvln,
legitimate business upon the same.
SsC 8. No person shall, within the City o
Lexington. use any proiAns. oSsesas. Indecent
vulgSr, ,boisterous, ,'umultuous or throatening ian
gusge in, around or about any depot, ,plaiiorm o
otace Of any railroad company, o. Within u,
hesring of any person In OF upon any suci
depot. ofice or platform. ~
SEC 4. Every person violating any Of u
provisions Of this ordinance shsil, upop cod
vietion. be dned not lses thaa one do4I.
nor more than two hundred dollars.
Z. e. BALLARD. Mayor.
/ Attest: JoAS TAUBNAN. Cssy RAgistay.
bsr, u. lseR. dsclV
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16

Our friend OF the Slate Journal said
In recent issue OF his pleasantly con-
Quoted paper s." Democratic free
traders are demanding reduction of
all duties on imports that are protect.
i've of American industries. A part Of
their scheme II to perpetuate the inter-
nal system of taxation indefinitely" As
to the first proposition, why should
they not? President Arthur does; and
the tariff commission. even though in
tended Is an instrument of procrastina-
ton, dares not do less. But as to the
second sentence, it 10 not true. All, or
almost all, reductions in internal reve-
nue. taxation have been made because
OF democratic efforta, and 20 soon as
practicable democrats will reduce these
taxes. and finally abolish them. but they
do not see the beauty of free whisky
and taxed blankets.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16
AN ORDINANCE

A n ordinance to amend an ordIn ance ent,t ed
n :An ordinance in relation to ilcenses -
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the
City OF Lexington, Missouri.
That section OF SAID ordinance found on
page 50. be amended SO as TO read as follows:
In the l2 line from the beginning OF SAID sec
ton afier the words billiard Table insert Pool
Table, ,Pigeon-hole Table an,iJenny Limo Table ten
dollars for every Blk months for each Ia BILE kept
And IN the 9th line from the last in said seotion
8, found on page 40, after The words one gallon,
shall read: Shall Dsy license tax of one hun :.
dred and fifty dollars for every period of ak
months. T. E. BALLARD Mayor
Attest: JOHN TACBMAN. City Register
Pa.sed December IL, 1882: approved Decem-
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16

The southe. n states, from some sour
rr ct the crvGi o. all th- barbarism.
II ~ hi story FROM lnwa:-"A NIB
NJ " rs al shnn.it thai DR.. Cohe.
d--"rs-d II viii; ping, bu' he assured
IN IN trat ih~y we're mistaken. as he was
not u'ty u! the oilen. e of " hich they
accuse hIn. He asked them to defer
the pun ment tor lew days, prom.
ising to owe his innocence. They
wou not Consent to this. but signed
al agreement that in case he exculpated
himself they would all apologize. DR..
.Cohee was thereupon severely whipped.
He is now suiug the lynckers for DAM
pges, and the proof of their identity 10
CLEAR III their own handwriting"
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16

Nevada, Mo-, Mall:-"The Globe.
Democrat. and republic echoes in this
state, have been loud in their boasts
that the northern immigration, which
has been so rapidly pouring into this
state for the last two or three years,
would upset and 'overwh,.lm' so-called
'oourbonlsm' in Missouri. aud restore
the republican party to the power 1t
once SO outrageousIy abused. But the
returns from the late election don't look
that way. In fact it would puzzle a
hil4delphia lawy sr just at present 10
know just where, or In wha: direction.
the republican party could look, with
any degree OF confidence, for recruits"
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16

The gross earnings Of the Missouri
Pacific railroad for the ten months end
ing October 81, 1882. were. S12. .476. .62s;
operating expenses. $6.543, COS; net
profits tor ten months 81, ,9ss. .O2O. A
nice. little plum for Mr.. Jason Gould.
They say that is the way be was ,baptis-
ed. Until they said it. though, there
might have been quite lively doubt as
to whether or not he had ever been sub
jected to that ceremony.