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The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26

careful examination Of this record shows that
my statement holds good in the majority Of years.
The records show for this year, March to Novem-
Der, (eght months) 80 more arrests than last year
during tie corresponding months. Tho number Of
search and seizure cases in the same time Is 1876.
This shows small per cent. of Increase both in
rests and activity Of the officers IN enforcing the law
While the records bear out my statement regarding
enforcement and arrests, do not think they have
much bearing the ono with the other. The average
number Of arrests per annum for the last twenty
years is about 1450 That is about the number thai
will be made in 1888. We had that number twenty
years ago. Our population has increased in THAI
time about 28 per cent. With q larger population
and the same number Of arrests for drunkenness u
indicaton that the use Of intoxicants Is not In
dulged In to excess by SO large percentage Of our
psope now, then. That pigOr or Ldzttv in en-
forcing the liquor law BY the officers has Effected
this change will be difficult for any one to shov.
We must credit 1t TO higher average intelligencs,
and greater respect for the deeensy and well
being Of society among our people.
BENZ. F. ANDREwB,
City Marshal.
November Gath, 1888.
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FOREIGN.
A Fierce Attack Upon French
Troops by the Chinese.
The Latter RepuIsed-French Loss One
Hundred and Fifty.

LONDON, Nov. 2-A dispatch from Hong
Kong to Reuters Telegram Company says
news has been received from Halduong an
nouncing that force of three thousand
Chinese troops made an attack on Hal dUong
on the 18th inst. The French garrison, sup
ported by gunbost on the river Tai Bigne,
held out from o'clock in the morning until 4
o'clock in the afternoon, when the Chinese
retreated. The loss Of the French land force
was twelve killed and wounded. The French
gunboat had its hull penetrated by the enemy's
shot in several places, and eight Of the crew
were wounded.
A later dispatch states that the French lost
one hundred and fifty men and officers.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26

assert that the number of cases Of search and
seizure" brought before the court is the Just cr-
terion by which to ascertain the activity Of the
officers enforcing the law.
The records show thst during the time that Y.
says sit is quite well known the most strenuous
efforts were made to enforce the law" the activity
of he officers decreased about 63 per cent. Tho
records fully justify my statement-for any one VIII
see by the tables of arrest and search and
seizure that the prosecution OF liquor dealers was
gradually decreasing during the years cited, show
Ing decrease In arrests for drunkenness.
Let us look farther than this. The number of
ARRESTS" and cases of search and seizure for the
last 20 years as folloRs viz:
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
THE DOMINION.
The Game Laws, Rtc.

OTTAWA, Nov. 2.-According to the customs
act of the last session the export of deer, wild
turkey and quail, in CARCASS or in parts, ia nm
lawful, and ID prohibited under a penalty of
500 and the forfeiture of the articles. 1t is
stated that many Americans are sending those
animals across the border in ignorance OF the
law.
An order in Council is published giving
notice that in addition to the former drawback
allowed on ships material imported a further
drawback of ten cents per ton will be allowed.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
SUBURBAN NOTES.


East DeerRuS.
A handsome sleigh car with all the modern
improvements, has been constructed for the
Ocean Street RAILROAD.
Ferry Village.
Capt. Emery Davis of this village has re.
csived from the Court of Commissioners of
Alabama claims an award of over $1400,
payment for a fishing vessel of which Re had
command and which was destroyed by the
rebel cruiser Tallahassee in 1854.
saccarappa.
A concert by the Redpath Lyceum Concert
Company of Boston, to be given Thursday eve
ming, will be the opening entertainment in
the Odd Fellows lecture and concert course.
1t is rumored that monthly paper, printed
in the French language, will soon be started in
the village.
Owing to low water in the river the leather
board mill has been recently running but part
of the machinery.
The town schools closed Friday for weeks
vacation.
Weodford's and Stevens Plains.
A new street is being laid out across the
Deering Land Co.'s property.
The proposition to annex all or part of the
towrto Portland is being discussed and finds
many enthusiastic advocates.
Bowery Beach.
The Bowery Beach school began Monday
last under the tuition of Mr.. Patterson of
Kuightville. Mr.. P. taught the school last
winter, aud his engagement for the present
term, is in appreciation by the people of the
district of his skill and success as teacher.
a brace of Portland sportsmen, one dealer
in "black diamonds" the other newer of
beef steak-both members of the Willard Gun
Club-wen. to the Two Lights Wednesday in
quest of coot and old-squaw. Result-went out
after feathers and came back plucked.
Soon after the northeast storm cleared away
Friday, large feet of vessels, westward bound
came out of Portland harbor with flying sheets;
and little later, as many more from Booth
bay and eastern ports brought up the rear
among the latter fine new barkentine in tow
making in all over one hundred sail in sight
of the Cape at sunset.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
OLD ORCHARD.

The new hotel containing 52 rooms, being
built by Mr.. Phil Porter at the beach, is near
ing completion.
Diphtheria and scarlet fever are reported to
be prevalent.
PEMAQUID.
Eleven inches OF snow fell in this vicinity
during the late storm, making very good
sleighipg for several days.
sEARsPoRT.
The Baptist church in Searsport, the prop
erty of Amos III. Ellis, was sold by @. @. Crary,
auetioneer, Saturday, Nov. 17th for $3.50.
Capt. j. @. Nichols was the purchaser The
house was built in 1852 by the Baptist society
then tlourishing there and occupied by them
until 1860, when most of the society having
become scattered, the house was closed. Mr..
Ellis, who furnished large part of the funds
for the purchase of the ground and erection
OF the house, levied on the property in 1877
and took possession. Since then it has been
rented to the Advents for occasional meetings.
sKowHEGAN.
A four-year-old daughter of Nathaniel Horn
o. Skowhegan, fell backwards into pail of
scalding water, Sunday, and was scalded to
death.
WARREN.
The Congregational church is to have new
organ, to cost 81 200.
wATERvMLE.
Tho water power of the Kennebec, at Wa
tervile, is sufficient to drive 00,000 spindles.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26

Z has stated that "these are the years when most
strenuous efforts we're made TO enforce the law"
and that drunkenness decreased nearly 100 per
cent under a vigorous enforcement" Facts from
the records show decrease Of only 20 per cont.
The records also show that the number Of cases
Of search and SEIZURE brought before ,he Muni-
cipal Court for the same period are follows viz:
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. "A The masons today
stopped work on the Washington monument,
leaving the shaft for the winter at q height of
40 feet. At this elevation it is the loftiest
artificial structure on the continent, and with
very few exceptions in the world.
Bancroft Davis Successor.
The President today appointed Lawrence
Weldon OF Illinois to succeed j. Bancroft
Davis as an associate justice OF the United
States Court of Claims.
Superintendent BIackfan Dead.
Mr. Joseph s. Blackfan, superintendent of
the foreign mail service, died today of acute
pneumonia, aged 50. He was at his Office
Thursday. Mr.. Blsckfan was appointed a
clerk in the department in 1858, was made
chief clerk in 1866, and superintendent Of for
sigu pails In 1868.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26

WEST RANDOLPH, Vt, Nov. 25.-Mrs. Enos
Boston, aged so, was burned to death in her
house which was destroyed by fire last night al
Braintree.
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A Kentucky bluegrass belle says that for
her part she hasn't the slightest curiosity to
TO hear Mr.. Aruold lecture, and she doesn't
see how the traitor can have the face to stand
up before the American people.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
TAE UNION MUTUAL LIFE.
a Full Investigation by Expert. Requested

The subjoined correspondence Is made pub
lie. Owing to the attack made by Commis-
sioner Tarbox OF Massachusetts, on the fidelity
of the Maine Commissioner Of Insurance, the
rsasonableness, II not the necessity of the de-
sire of the company to have an examination
made under circumstances and conditions
which WILL II 1t results favorsbly to the stand
ing of the company, commend the work TO the
confidence OF the public, Is obvious:
USIoy MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE. CoMPAnr,l
Portland, Me-, Nov. "a. 1883.
Hon. OramandeL Smith, Insurance C0rsnsissioneT:
NV Dear Sir-In view Of the action OF the Massa-
chuestts Department in revokng the license OF this
company to do business In that State, since you
commenced your examination ~ beg 10 suggest 20
you the expediency of your inviting such oommts-
sioners of other States In which are doing busi-
ness you may see ht to select to unite With yoa
In behalf Of the Board Of Directors,
(Signed), JOHN e. DEWITT,
President.
FALMOUTH HorRL,
PORTLAND. Me-, Nov. "a, 1885,.
John 4. De Wit. Esq. President Union AutsaI In
Insurance Company:
My Dear Sir-I am In receipt Of your communiea-
ti0n Of this date and have considered It's import
carefully. In reply would say that, in view Of the
circumstances which have transpired since COM
menced the examination, can but appreciate the
force of your suggestion and the propre.y Of acting
upon it, am convinced that while It Is the intent
Of the Maine Department 10 perform its work faith
fully, the cooperation Of eminent examiners from
other departments would add very much TO the
strength Of the results when arrived at 1 WILL st
an early day forward invitations to such Of the de-
partments as shall select
Yours truly. ORAMAxpEL SMITH,
Insurance Commissioner.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
Published every day Sundays excepted bv the
PORTLAND PIrRIISHING COMPANY
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND, ME

PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AT 81 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND. ME.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year. To mail subscrib-
ers. Seven Dollars Year, if paid In advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch of space, the
length of column, constitutes square"
$l.50 per square, daily first week; 70 cents per
week after three insertions or less Sl00. continu-
ing every other day after first week. 90 cents.
Half square, three insertions less, 70 cents;
week, $l.00; $50 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-thiTd additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs" and "AUCTION
SALES, $500 per square per week. three insertions
or less, $l.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50 a
year; if paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted IN the "MAINE STATE
PRESS (Which has large circulation in every part
of the Sae) for 90 per square for first insertion
and 90 cents per square for each subsequent lnser-
ton.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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0UILFoRD.

attention.
On Friday night the wife of Hastings Brown
in Guilford wVs taken i'll, and her husband
harnessed his team and started for Stillman
Whitney 8 some distance away, to procure the
services of his wife. The night was pitch
dark, and on returning home with Mrs. Whit
ney, Browns horse became frightened near 3
|. . small bridge, and commenced backing. The
woman becoming frightened, jumped from the
wagon, Brown WAS unable to manage his
horse, which backed completely over the
bridge and landed in the brook, a distance of
or 10 feet. Mr.. Whitney, who was of course
frightened, thought of returning home to pro-
cure assistance, but she changed her mind and
went back to find out what had become Of
Brown, as she heard no noise. On reaching
the brook she found the wagon upside down
and Brown lying in the water underneath it.
Though frail woman, she by main force
lifted the wagon off and held it until the half
dead man crawled ont. A few minutes more
would have decided the fate of Brown, with
out doubt. Such an act of heroism on the
part of a woman is rare. Brown is recovering
from the accident.
Within a year 80 persons have died in Hi
| ram, number greater than in any previous
| year. It is also remarkable facl that their
average age was 67 years.
HoULToN.
Rev. William Haines late pastor at Amherst
ton church at Houlton.
The Aroostook Times hears from reliable
| source that Western firm intends to erect a
| shoe factory in Honlton next season. 1t is to
be 1888 feet and four stories in height. About
200 operatives will be employed.
LEwIsroE.
The fall term of Bates College closed Friday.
W.. Brown, of Bates, class of 81, has .bsen
| elected principal of the high school at Little
| Falls, MINI, and entered upon his duties the
| 18th inst. He has 235 pupils ana three assist
| ants.
The evangelists, Messrs. Jones and Allen,
sent out by Mr.. G. M. Bailey of Winthrop, be-
| gan Monday night, a series of gospel meetings.
| They come from Buxton, where remarkable
| success has attended their labors. Union
| meetings will he held alternately at the several
| churches, beginning with the Free Baptist,
| says the Biddeford Journal.
saturday morning Mr.. Samuel Sherman oi
Newcastle was found dead in small open boat
on the Sheepscot river near the fall, saws the
| Lincoln County News He had been missing
two days, and probably died in fit. He wal
| 45 gears of age.
Rev. Charles S. Crane, who once supplied
| the church in South Paris and Hampden, an6
rem owed last year to Newark, N. j., has &C
cepted Lcall to the Second Congregations
church, Newcastle.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
w. W. EIcHELBERGER,


The special bulletin says: A severe dis
turbance advancing eastward from the Upper
Mississippi valley causing southeasterly gales in
the Lake region and brisk north westerly winds
and mnch colder, clearing weather in the
Northwest. Rain has prevailed iu the South
ern States, Upper Lake region and the North
west, and fair weatheroontinues in New Eng
land, Lower Lake region and Northern portions
of the Middle States. Colder northeast winds
are reported from districts on the Atlantic
coast; slightly warmer southerly winds from
the Lake region, Ohio and Lower Mississippi
valleys.
The temperature has fallen from 10 to 20 de-
grees in the Northwest, and 1t is from 10 to 10
degrees below zero in the Northern portions of
Minnesota, Dakota and Montana.
A cold wave has appeared in the Northwest,
and the indications are that it will extend
over districts on the Atlantic coast durin,
Tuesday, preceded by threatening weather and
rain in New England and the Middle States.
Much colder and clearing weather is indicated
for the Lake region, Ohio and Mississippi
valleys and the Gulf States on Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
REDUCTION In MILLINERY.

For the next ten days will offer Felt
Hats aud BOnDets liz the latest shapes
and most desirable shades at great res
ductiOn from former prices.
A. A. SMART 56S Congress st.
nov23 coast
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
MAINE.


More Salts A gainst tiie shaw Bros.
BANGOR, Nov. PA petition was filed to-
day for a warrant of attachment aud injunc-
tion against the assets Of F. Shaw & Bros, at
Vanceboro. The petition is signed by the St.
Stephens Bank of st. Stephen, N. B., and
Murchie & Sons of Calais. Thaxter Shaw of
the firm resides here
BosToN Nov. PA hearing was had before
Judge Holmes of the Supreme Court to-day on
an application made by Mr.. j. B. Moors that
Ferdinand A. Wyman, the assignee of Shaw
Bros, be required to furnish information as to
lot of hides standing in the name of Mr..
Moors as collateral for 100000 loaned by him
to the firm. 1t appeared from the evidence of
Mr.. Wyman that the larger part of the hides
were still in the yats at the several tanneriee
operated by the firm and were not yet in
condition to render them nderchantable. MIR.
Wyman further testified that he kept
separate account of the hides sold for Mr..
Moors and had rendered statements of all that
had been sold. The matter was finally drop
ped upon Mr. Wyman Is conserving to furnish
within ten days a schedule as desired by Mr..
Moors, giving in detail the present condition
of the hides, &c.
Fire in AIbnay.
NORWAY, Nov. M.-The dwelling of Walter
Bisbee in Albany was burned yesterday,
Cause defective chimney. Loss $500; in
sured for $3.50 in the Insurance Association
Wanted TO Die.
BANGOR, Nov. A,-A decided sensation took
place here to-day about 1.30 O'Clock at No.
Pleasant street. 1t seems that Mr.. Selden
Brown had become infatuated with young
lady who had erraptured him and got the most
of his money from him. For some reason he
concluded that she had -forssken him. To-
day Brown drank large quantity of liquor,
and went to his chamber, where he fred
shot which did not take effect. He then fred
a second shot, which also missed. He then
went out of doors, ana shot himself fatally
through the back of the head He was de-
termined to take his life, and threatened to
shoot woman who attempted to interfere and
take the revolver. He was So years of age, un-
married, and was employed by the Bangor
Foundry and Machine Company.
AUGUSTA, Nov. 25.-Mrs. Samuel Snow aged
go committed suicide in Manchester this morn
ing by cutting her throat with razor. It is
thought she was temporarily insane.
A Wonderful Lumber Week.
BANGOR, Nov. A-This has been 8 wonder
ful week for lumber shipments. Six million
feet of boards were shipped. The departure of
vessels was ffty-nine A great deal of lumber
is still on hand. The ice has all left the river,
and the prospect is that the port will keep
open some time yet.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
CITY ADvERTHsEn1ENTs.
City of Portland.

Proposals for Granite Paving Blocks.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
- undersigned until Friday, Nov. 80, at 2o'clock
noon for furnishing the City of Portland, with
blocks of the following dimensions: Length, to u
inches; width 31a to Az inches; depth Ito
inches. Said blocks to be delivered during the
winter or early spring, either by water conveyance
or by the cars of any railroad which may be named
by the committee on streets.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Proposals to be addressed to, and any further in
formation may be obtained from
EDWARD B. WINSLOW,
Chairman Committee on Streets Sidewalks and
Bridges. P. 0. Box 1888.
November %, 1888. nov23dtd
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
BATH.

The Universalist Society of Bath have ex-
tended q call to Rev. Mr.. Green OF Washing
ton, VT, to become their pastor.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26

was shot and killed by George Trenwith,
Saturday, in the latter's saloon m Philadel-
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26

The Murderer Hacks His Victims TO
Pieces with Hatchet-Their Bsdies
Covered With Feathers and Oil and them
Set en- Fire-The Alleged Murderer Ar-
rested.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
A SoN-IN-LAW'S REVENGE.

The Kittery Mystery Fully Cleared
Up.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26

The first ocean merchant steamer ever load
ed at Bangor, is now in dock at that city,
loading for Glasgow with spool-timber for L.
). Stewart & Co. She attracts a good deal of
ATTENTION.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.'
The indications for New England to-day are
fair weather during the day followed by threat
ening weather and rain during the night; slight
ly warmer east to south winds with lower bar
ometers.
Cautionary signals from Macon to Eastport.
U. S: SIGNAL OFFICE, PORTLAND, Me-,
November 25th, 1883,
$40 A. M.
Cautionary signals are displayed for a severe
storm central in the Upper Mississippi valley,
moving eastward, and which will reach the
Atlantic coast on Monday. Severe northeast
to southeast gales are indicated for the Allan
tic coast north of Wilmington during Monday.
Winds shifting to westerly in the Lake region
Monday afternoon or evening.
w w TrruErpFpnER
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
Fire i'm sIbanv.

NORWAY, Nov. M.-The dwelling Of Walter
Bisbee in Albany was burned yesterday
Cause defective chimney. Loss $500; in
sured for $3.50 in the Insurance Association.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26

East DeerRuS.
A handsome sleigh Car with all the modern
improvements, has been constructed for the
Ocean Street RAILROAD.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
ImPoUNDING LOBsTERs.

November Gath, 1888.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

bought a piano for his daughter, who
was then about to graduate. The
instrument was packed and sent
out in a wagon. The two boys were
at home and when they saw the
huge box in the wagon their hearts
failed them. They knew at once the
s'old man was dead" They had
urged him with tears streaming
Town their cheeks not to attend the
convention, believing that he would
never return alive. Now their most
dreaded fears were realized. With
heavy hearts they assisted in un-
loading the wagon. A grave was
then dug and the "old man" tenderly
laid away to his long and peaceful
rest. Several hours later, while the
boys were looking for the old mans
will. he turned up at the front gate
They swore at first that it was s
ghost, but their doubts we're easily
removed when the "old man" boiler
ed out. "hoys, where's that id
peeaner ?'.-Pdtriot.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

can be good or useful which cost
money But remember that pure
water, fresh air and sunlit homes
KEEP, free from dampness, will secure
you from many heavy bills of the
doctors and give you health and Wig
or which no money can procure.
1t is well established fact, that
the people who live much in the sun
are usually stronger and more
healthy than those whose occupa
tons deprive them of sunlight. And
certainly there is nothing strange III
he result, since the same law ap.
plies with equal force to nearly every
animate thing in nature. 1t is quite
easy to arrange an isolated dwelling
go that every room may be flooded
with sunlight some time in the day,
and it is possible that many town
houses could be so built as to admit
more light than they now receive
Builder und Woodaoorker.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
SUNLIT ROOMS.

No article of furniture should be
put in room that will not stand sun.
light, for every room in a dwelling
should have the windows so arrang.
ed that some time during the day a
food Of sunlight will force itself into
the apartments. The Importance of
admitting the light of the sun freely
to all parts of our dwellings cannot
be too highly estimated. Indeed.
perfect health is nearly as much de,
pendent on pure sunlight as it is On
pure air. Sunlight should never be
excluded, except when SO blight as
to be uncomfortable to the eyes.
And walks should be in bright sun.
lights. so that the eyes are protected
by veil or parasol when inconven
lently intense. A sun hath is OF
more Importance in preserving 8
healthful condition of the BODY than
is generally understood. A suu
bath costs nothing, and that is 3
misfortune, for people are deluded
~'ta the idea that those thipgs opl,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

Learn to be short. Long visits,
long stories, long exhortations, and
long prayers. seldom profit those
who have to do with them. Life is
short. Time is short. Moments are
precious. Learn to cordense,
abridge, and intensity. We can en-
dure many an ache and ill if it is
soon over. while even pleasures grow
insipid. and pain intolerable, if they
are protracted beyond the limits of
reason and convenience. Learn to
be short. Lop off branches; stick to
to the main fact in your case. Ii
you pray. ask for what you would
r.se~lSe. and get through; it you
speak, tell your message. and hold
your peace; boil down two words
in one, and. three into two. Always
learu TO be short.