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The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
THE STAR ROUTES.


Bliss Argument Not AYet Concluded.
WASHINGTON, May MIR. Bliss began the
third day of his address 10 the jury In the Star
route trial this morning. He dwelt upon the
testimony relating to affidavits and exhibited
a number Of papers. They were closely exam
ined BY the Jury, and Clarence Shields (eol-
oredl wished to know who was responsible for
the papers, who had signed them. He said he
made the inquiry because there were SO many
handwritings upon the papers.
Mr. Bliss furnished the information aud pro-
ceeded with the address. Up TO that point he
had confined his argument entirely 20 uncon-
tradicted and record evidence, and he asked
the jury 10 consider we'll the case even upon
that evidence and to note the many violations
Of law by the defendants.
In rapid summary Of the evidence many
Of these acts were brought TO the attention of
the Jury Some Of the defendants, said Bliss
would have the jury assume that while Brady
was the boy that climbed the tree and shook
down the apples they who canght them were
ssd nsr6at t ta hs b dhHs u fhs fshsh he
not possible that these things should have been
done without collusion, said Bliss, and be
turned our 70 the atiidayits - confismatorY of
that declaration. He remarked that the de-
fence had striven so convey the impression
that Rerdell was the great and only rascal OF
the combination, but their own testimony
should the utter Inconsistency of this rein.
When the Court adjourned Bliss had not
concluded his address.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
A Csbinet Meeting Considers Them-a
Knotty Point Left Unsettled.

A Cabinet Meeting Considers Them-A
Knotty Point Left Unsettled.
WASHINGTON, May ?.
special meeting Of the Cabinet was held
to-day 70 consider the civil service regulations
now awaiting the Presidents action. All the
members were present except the Attorney
General who is temporarily confined to his
home by bad cold. The session lasted about
two and half hours. The regulation as pre-
pared by the civil service commission were
agreed upon without substantial change, al
though IL was decided advisable to change the
mode of expression Of certain rules. The CON-
mission had conference with the President
before the Cabinet met. The President will
approve the regulations as soen as they shall
have been altered to meet the above indicated
views Of the Cabinet.
There was one question in connection with
the rules which the Cabinet found II difficult
to decide, and which in fact is still uRdeter-
mined. The custom which is now observed ia
making appointments In several OF the execu-
tive departments and which in the treasury
has the force OF law, Is TO distribute them
among states and territories upon the basis OF
population. Ii Is questioned whether strict
adherence TO this rule would not in many
-aesas hasnsas- se
vice, and majority Of the members OF the
Cabinet incline TO the view that appointments
under the new civil service rules should 30
made strictly upon merit as determined by
competitive examinations, regardl IS Of the
residence Of the successful candidate. A de-
cision, however, has not yet been reached by
the Cabinet upon this point
Dorman B. Eaton said this evening that one
of the clauses OF the new civil sarvics law pro-
vides that appointments shall be distributed
among the states and territories In proportion
TO the population as far as practicable, but that
as this clause comes with several others under
a common head OF provisions which are to be
carried out only as far as the good administra-
tion OF the law will permit he did not think it
would prove source Of much difficulty. He
had not been advised Of the action Of the
cabinet in this regard but the terms Of the
Law he thought would be complied with by
making appointments during given period OF
year or two years approximate the quotas
allowed to states and territories according TO
population. He said further that il shonld
be borne in mind that the law had nothing 10
say with regard to the proposition in which
several States aud Territories are represented
in appointments already made and that the
present representation OF States and Terrific
ries would not be taken into consideration IN
determining the futurs appointments as the
law refer solely 20 the appointments hereai-
ter to be made; also that the provision OF Law
IN question relates to appointments, not TO ex-
amInatione. or course examinations would
be made, he said, with a view Of supplying the
appointing power with proper material.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
TEwKsBURY ALMsHoUsE.
Examining the Accounts of the
Institution.
A Lively Debate In the Legislature.

Boston, May 2.--Charles b. Marsh was re-
called at the Tewksbury examination to-day
and Gev. Butler asked him for certain book,
which he claimed was his private property, but
win turn it over, II necessary,
The Governor said he wanted IL, and in the
broadcast possible way he wanted 10 again de-
mand every book OF the institution.
The witness said that certain appraisal books
had not been delivered, when the Governor
said these were the very books he wanted on
the question Of the stealing OF the institution.
After further sharp questions concerning the
books and the action OF the trustees in setting
aside bills Of the institution, State Treasurer
Gleason stated that the method in which Su-
perintendent Marsh accounted for articles sold
from the almshouse which the Governor criti-
cised was Insufficient
w. ID. Hawlty, of the Auditors office, said
the sales from the almshouse had no auditing
oa examination except as q part OF the treas
urer's books In former years Gen. Briggs had
disallowed several bills.
Didn't Briggs fail OF reelection the years
after?" inquired the Governor
Attorney Brown said that Butler was in the
Republican party then and ought TO know all
about IL.
This was followed by coloquy between the
Governor and MIR. Brown.
Mr.. Brown introduced certain papers to show
that Marsh was close and careful buyer and
of exact probity. Certain members ot the
committee had been making inquiries about
the character OF Marsh In he market. Oat OF
this grew long discussion. the Governor in-
sisting that members OF the committee should
communicate what information they had
gained.
The Governor questioned the witness about
certain entries ON the Marsh bills for strawber-
ries, squads oysters and other Injuries, remark
ing that he hadn'G heard OF any getting 10
sick patient. Adjourned.
In the House to-day there was a warm de-
bate on a bill approprlating $4,000 for the
support OF the Tewksbury almshouse.
Several members contended that 10 appropri-
ate less than the amount estimated as necessary
would be to acknowledge that the Governors
charges were well founded.
Mr.. Gushing considered the Governors prop
osition TO furnish money TO run the aImshouse
as an insult TO every member Of the House.
MIR. Means, of Boston, denounced il In yigor-
GUS terms. The Board of Health was fully
competent to supervise the expenditure of
money without wastefulness, and il would be
undignified to allow private persons to furnish
money for the expenses OF State institutions.
Several members expressed the opinion that
the charges against the management were
largely exaggerated and overdrawn. Several
members defended Butler.
The Democrats flibustered on the question
OF cutting down the appropriations TO S70,00c,
and the House adjourned without reaching a
vote.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
MINOR TELEaRAMs.

The appointment Of Count Hoyes as Aus.
trian ambassador at Paris, is Razetted, 4s
There has beeu good supply Of provisions
ct the Magdalen Ialonds all winter. nF
A court martial will assemble at Kittery to-
day TO try Private Marine James Sweeney for
intoxication and smuggling liquor into the bar
racks
AT New Bedford, yesterday, Joseph Peck.
ham, q brakeman, was run over by gravel
train and fatally hurt.
Az the end OF tho third of the match at the
Casino, Boston, between horses and bicycles,
the score stood horses d53; bicycles 448.
Nhe New York Legislature has passed the
Congressional apportionment bill and II now
awaits the signature Of the Governor. II gives
the Democrats 20 districts, Republicans 10,
and leaves doubtful.
The King Of Holland opened the universal
exhibition at Amsterdam Tuesday. The
American department Is not yet complete.
A heavy fall Of snow interferes with the
building Of the Northern Pacific railroad In
Montana.
In the city election at 81. Paul, Mimi, on
Tuesday, tho entire Democratic ticket was
elected. The Republican Convention Endorsed
the principal Democratic nominees.
Charles Tyler, one OF the men injured by
the explosion at the Keystone collieFy at Ash
land, Pa, on Monday, died last night. Tyler
II the fourth victim
Hon. w. b. seabright, defeated candidate
for Mayor Of Vincennes, Ind, committed sni-
eide yesterday on account of his defeat.
Senator Anthony thinks he is improving.
Dickey Brothers, the largest shipbuilders on
the Pacific coast, have failed. Liabilities
100000.
Cardinal McCloskev yesterday received
Alexander sullivan, President Of the Natioaal
League. The Cardinal expressed approval OF
the action OF the Philadelphia convention
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
MAINE.
THE FARMINGToN NORMAL SCHOOL.
Beginning of the Investigation of the
Trouble Among the Teachers.


Special Despatch to the Press.l
FARMINeToN, May 2.-Gov. Robie, Hon. j /.
A. Locke. Hon N, +. Fessenden and Hon. j. p.
Swasey Of the Council, committee ON educa-
ton, A. #. Richardson. A.W. Plummer, I. w.
Merrill of the trustees, met this evening at
Normal Hall to investigate the Normal School
trouble. The committee went into a secret
session. DIR. Rounds, Messrs Harper and
Philbrcok and Miss Perley appeared before the
board after which 1t adjourned till tomorrow.
Isis stated for fact thatthe teachers before the
board Internationally withdrew the charges
made against DIR. Rounds, but at the same
time say they are true and that they win APP
pear to sustain them, thus throwing the bur-
den OF the investigation on the board OF
trustees. The board will meet at o'clock and
decide on the manner of conducting the in
vestigation. t. w. vose of Bangor appears as
counsel for DIR. Rounds and will demand
full investigation.
Normal Hall this evening was filed with
citizens waiting to hear the expected investi :
cation but the. State officials occupied recita-
tion room securely closed and did not appear
The people waited till ten o'clock and then
went home disappointed. 1t is said there viii
be lively time tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
THE EASTERN LEASE.
Opposition of the First Mortgage Bond
holders.

Opposition of the First Mortgage Bond
holders.
BosroY, May 2.--The proposed lease OF the
Eastern 10 the Boston and Maine railroad,
met with decided obstacles today. The trus-
tees Of the first mortgage bonds Of the Eastern
are not satisfied that their trust will be proper
ly protected as the lease Is understood BY them.
They have taken measures to secure an iDjune-
ton against the lease being carried out. An
application 10 the Supreme Court las been
made by them and the necessary papers pre-
liminsry 10 hearing upon the injunction have
been granted and were served upon the OIL
cials OF the Eastern road this morning.
The terms OF the lease as far as they effect the
rights Of the debtors OF the Eastern have been
the subject of considerable discussion. The
legislative act establishing the mortgage re-
quires that after paying O per cent. interest all
the net earnings shall be paid into the sinking
fund. II also provides thar whenever the debt
is reduced to ten million dollars the sum Of
SlO0, 600 shall be paid into the same fund
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May Q. 1T Is reported
that party has sgnified his desire 10 buy the
Eastern railroad In New Hampshire stock at
par or higher, provided q block large enough
to control can be procured.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
WASHINGTON.
Pension Clerks "a pension Agents.

Pension Clerks as Pension Agents.
WASHINGTON, May 2.--Commissioner Dnd-
ley has had his attention called TO the Iact
that several recently discharged pension clerks
have begun to act as pension agents, ana are
using information gained in the bureau against
the government. He will put stop 10 u, as
the law states that no official shall appeariagent
or attorney within two years from the time OF
bis leaving office, in any case pending while ne
held such position This may explain CoIn-
missioner Raums sudden resignation ~ order
that he might engage in prosecuting tvDacco
rebate claims. He could not have done II had
he not resigned when he did.
Naval Academy Visitors.
The President appointed the following ,visl-
tors to the naval academy: Rear Admiral y
q. Howell, General Irwin Mcdowell, Edward'
v. Kinsley of West Point, Rev. John w.
Dinsmore of Illinois, General A. q. Mcuook
OF New York, DIR. Samuel A. Green OF Boston
and Professor George 1. Richie of Philadel-
phia.
Names OF the New Cruisers.
The President has selected "Boston,' At
lanta" and "Chioago" as the names for the
three new steel cruisers of the navy. The new
dispatch boat will be named either Eagle or
sHiawatha'
Extradition Treaty with Spain.
President Arthur has made proclamation OF
a supplementary extradition treaty between
the United States and Spain concluded De-
Postmaster at Biddeford.
Esreth II. Banks has been appointed post
master at Biddeford, Maine.
superintendent of the Naval onserva-
tory.
Admiral Stephen O. Rowan, has asked TO be
relieved from duties of superintendent Of the
naval observatory and Secretary Chandler to-
day, appointed Commodore X. w. Sbnfeldt 10
succeed him in that position. Admiral Rowan
lfth4
House Board. Commodore Shufeldt will ON
the 9th be promoted TO Rear Admiral In place
Of Rear Admiral E. l.. Calhoun placed upon
the retired list.
National Board OF Health.
At meeting OF the executive committee uf
the Matt nal board Of health held to-day,
refuge stations of the board at Norfolk, Va,
Lapels Sound, Ga. and Ship Island. Miss,
were ordered to be opened as soon as the neces-
sary details should be arranged. The inspec-
tion service IN New Orleans and on the Missis-
sippi river was also directed to be organized
for immediate work.
Alabama Claims Court.
In the Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Claims. Frank ID. Lunt OF Portland, Me-, was
designated TO make schedule from the books,
records aud data of tho Ocean Insurance Com
pany of Portland.
Judgments were rendered In favor OF claim
ants ia the following cases.
Sarah +. Il. Goodwin, OF al, executors,
Sl.a4l.
Mark r. Wendell. executor, S3sS.
v. L. Dwight. S3SS, VIM. IL. Goodwin,
Sarah P, r. Goodwin, Edward p. Kimball,
Charles A. haslett and w. III. Goodwin, exec
utors, $40.
Wm. p. Heaey, S43.
Samuel ID. Warren and III. M. Clark, S670.
VIM. L. Putnam, administrator, SS,537.
Sarah p. r.. Goodwin, ct al, 81, ,2S4
Anna z. ID. Parsons and Thomas j. Parsons,
admi nistrator, $1,175.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03

Sr. LOUIS, May 2.--The North Texas report
or for the National Agricultural Bureau makes
a crop report fof May tet Wheat Is late, but
looks well. Rye and barley are hardly an av-
erage but little of the former has been sown
Corn is all planted and good stand. Cotton is
good. There will be less planted Planters
are behind with spring ptowing. Spring plant.
ing of all crops s about the same as last year.
There will be a large crop Of millet. Our sea-
son ann planting are about twenty days late,
Notwithstanding whsch the prospects are good
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
Death Of Hon. Mnrk nennett.

Hon. Mark bennett Of Kittery died on Mon
day at tho age Of 96 years and months. He
represented Maine in the General Court Of
Massachusetts, from 1915 to 1928 He was also
a member OF the convention to form the con-
stitution OF Maine and was the last survivor
OF that body. His first vote for President was
for Thomas Jefferson. and he cast his ballot at
every succeeding Presidential election. lie
had been devout member of tho Freewil'
Baptist Church for the past 70 years, and in
every relation Of life was highly esteemed.
His mental faculties were retained to re-
markable degree, and his death takes away q
prominent character in the early history OF the
town, county and State.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03

old 81 was asked by one Of our merchants
'si, do you know darky by the name OF Da-
vis?" "sissero Davis wild de red eye wat got
burned In de powder sploshin'?' Eyes, he"
the man" "Well, knos him." els he reli-
abe2" "Gin'ull, but 1t depends mighty on de
bizness dat he's gagged in at de timer" "What
business would he suit best in as porter?'
"well, ter tell yer de hat-footed, onsophistis
Gated trnfe, dar's one place whar dat niger
could wuck an be ez honest ez de day-an'
dats ez porter In er real-state sto'l In dat
case dc oner nd be liable ter fin do propurty
allus Jess whar he lef hitl' The gentleman
named Davis was not engaged. Georgia Ma
ior.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
MINOR TELEoRAMs.

The Baltimore police are searching for two
negroes who beat, cut the throat ofiand robbed
Miss Anna Travers last Monday night. She
will die.
The coal miners OF Bellville, Ill, struck yes
terday for higher wages. 1t is understood
similar action will be taken in other parts Of
the state.
Lord Vernon is dead.
Sir Harry g. Parker has been appointed
British envoy at Pekin.
Sir John $. Lumley, British minister at
BRUSSELS, will succeed Bir Augustus Paget as
minister at Rome.
Lord Dafferin has started on his return from
Cairo to Constantinople.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
METEOROLOGICAL.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THR NEXT TwENTy-FouR
HoURs.
WAR DEPT OFFlcR CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. 9.
May 3, ! A. NJ
For New England,
Partly cloudy weather with local rains, souther
ly veering to northwest winds, stationary or
lower temperature, followed by rising barom-
eter.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is higher in Nova Scotia and
in Manitoba and lowest in Missouri. Local
rains have fallen in the South Atlantic States,
New England, Lake region and northwest
soatherly winds prevail in the Gulf States,
Tennessee, Ohio Valley ami New England,
northwesterly in the upper Lake region and
northwest. The temperature has fallen in the
upper Lake region and the Northwest, and
risen in the other districts. During the past
"a hours rain falls exceeding one inch were
reported from Charleston to Fort Macon. On
Friday local rains are indicated in the Ohio
valley and Middle States.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03

Fof inc week ending WednesdaYs May z
Amount Of stock at market-Cattle, 2466; Sheep
and Lambs ,276: Swine IL, $50; Veals So: horses
fTsiess 81 Bzsf tsftrfs 1efzss Scr -33Q -.
ira QUO lity at 6 75d7 25; first quality at 371z g
62lz; second quality at 1905 %; third quail
ity at 1906 625s; poorest grades of coarse Oxen,
Bulls. ETC., 0004 so.
Brighton Hides at 71ze y ID; Brighton Tallow st
64 95e p u; Country Hides, light, at enc; heavy
7c D 70; Country Tallow 4(d 41<c D H.
Calf Skins 11G121zc q fb; wooI skins at 81 750
90 each; Lamb skins 40450c each
Working Oxen-The supply is Light and trade
slow.
Mich Cows and springers in light demand; sales
of COW and ealr S65.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
Rar Milla.

Mr.. Joel Towle, aged 65, left his homo Mon
day noon and went to the mill to work and
worked about half hour and left and has not
been since. As Mr.. Towle has been in poor
health and low spirited his friends are anx.
woods are being searched in every direction
for him. When he left he had on dark
clothes, worn pretty badly, and an old felt
hat and rubber boots. lie is quito tall man
and stoops pretty badly when he walks.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03

BISMARCK, Dakota, May D. William A. wiz
SOD, from Mouse River, gave bimself up yea
terday for killing named Bailey last month
1t seems that Bailey killed settler, taking
his money, wife and other effects, and Wilson
was leader Of crowd taking Bailey TO justice.
Bailey attempted to get away from the citizens
and fired at Wilson, who in return fired, the
ball taking effect In Bailey's stomach Before
expiring Bailey confessed the murder OF man
named Woodruff last December and that he
threw the body into Mouse River.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
the Villaino,,a l1RI,atlars ;.

LIVINGSTON, Mont, May BIT has been dis-
covered that an organized band Of "Rustlers"
are running off the stock Of the Grow Indians
on the Wyoming border. The Indians are
asking for protection. Major Loudon, at Fort
Ellis, is holding himself In readiness TO march.
II is now believed that this gang, instead Of
Piegans, mado the recent raid upon the In
dams ranges
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
Death Of CHARLES ohauncy Burr.

WEST HonoKEN, N. j., May 2.-Charles
Chauney Burr died at his residence here last
night, aged 69. He was native Of Maine,
career as a school teacher. lie was 10 turn
lawyer, lecturer, preacher, author, elocntion-
ist, political orator and journalist. He was
fsvorite with President Pierce and was offered
the appointment Of Minister to Berlin. He was
Greeley in 1879, and was the man who nomin-
ated Charles Q'Connor in opposition.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03

The Governor and Council have also assessed
tax of SIS against the Bar Harbor and Mt.
Desert Mutual Telegraph Company The
Council adjourned until May S1st.
A Fatal Wound.
SOUTH BERWICK. May 2.-Charles Randall
who accidentally shot himself here yesterday,
died this morning
Narrow Escape.
John Hanscom of this town while driving
over the crossing Of the Eastern road to-day was
struck b5 passenger train, killing the horse
and demolishing the carriage. Mr.. Hanscom
escaped with slight injuries.
Cracker Bakers In Convention.
LEWISTON, May 2.-The cracker bakers OF
New England had an informal meeting at
Lewiston this afternoon. A party Of Is had
late dinner at the Dewitt. No discussion of
prices occurred.
a Kittery Man Probably Drowned.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May flames Sylyes-
ter, a diver, engaged ON the government i'm
day from Newburyporr in small sail boat for
Kittery, Maine, where he resided with his
family. 1t is feared he has been lost
East Maine Conference.
BANGOR, May 2.-The annual session Of the
East Maine NJ. e. Conference opened at Sears
port to-day, Bishop G. d. Fo5s. presiding
Justihanle Homicide.
An inquest was held at Corinna to-day over
the body OF George Parkmsn, Geo. W. Whit.
ney of Bangor coroner. The jury brought in
a verdict of justifable homicide.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
Judge Lynch.

SUMMIT, Miss, May IA difficulty occurred
on Saturday last between Isaiah Cain, prom
inent farmer of Little Springs Frank
lin county, and Amos Bailey, (coored)
in which the latter struck the former
over the head, inflicting injuries from
which Cain died Monday evoning. Yesterday
so armed men took Bailey from the sheriff's
posse and hanged him near the scene of the
murder.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-03
THE INDIANS.

More Oepredations by the Apaches in
New Mexico.
ST. LOUIS, May D. Late advices from New
Mexico say reports of Indian depredations are
rife again. Unibacho, renegade Mescalero
Apache, with twenty of Victoria's old band, at
tackled pack train day or two ago near White
Sands, and three companies OF cavalry started
in pursuit. Another smaller band raided a
ranch at Alamo Springs and Col. Forsythe
has sent two companies of the Fourth Cavalry
after them.