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The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08

impression. Her eontralto voice is Of good
range and quality, her method is excellent,
and she strongly reminds one of her sister, the
lamented Adelaide She was favored with an
encore. Inc choruses were we'll rendered and
the fencing scene was quite novel. The opera
was well costumed, but the tall Hessian hats
we're trying to the female guards and the fes-
tooned scarlet kits very unbecomiDg. The
orchestra accompanied acceptably.
HAZEL KIRKE.
This charming play is one which can be
enjoyed time and again without any lessenine
OF interest. There is nothing in it to offend
the most sensitive; everything Is clean and
wholesome; and genuine humor and real
pAthos are intermingled throughout in man.
ner so artistic that it all forms thoroughly
good entertainment. 1t will be given at the
Portland Theatre tomorrow night with the
attention to detail which charactsrizss the
Madison Square people. A very strong com.
pany, headed by @. W. Couldock, will be
engaged In its representation. 1t should attract
large house, in order that due encouragement
nav he given to first-class dramatic entertain
ments.
OUR SUMMER BoARDERs.
This piece makes no great pretensions to
dramatic consistency, but it does accomplish
what is intended by 1.-THE furnishing of q
few hours of hearty fan. 1t is made up Of
humorous incidents, much witty dialogue, and
sundry specially features. which have been
added since last season. Among these are
Frank Bush, the Hebrew delineator, and
Madelon Zolo, who is said to be fine dancer.
Tue piece will be PLAYED at the Portland
Theatre, Wednesday and Thursday.
THE LYcEUM THEATRE.
This cosy little theatre has recently been
re6tted, newly papersd, painted, new scenery
and drop curtain painted. and is now In tip-top
shape. 1t will be opened for the season this
evening with fine company Of vaudeville
celebrities. A special feature will be the yery
funny farce comedy, "Who Owns the Baby?i
Mr. Charles e. Warwick continues as proprie-
TOR and manager, and Mr.. Harvey Collins
stage manager.
Warranted" the new farcical comedy at
the Boston Museum, is one OF the most laugh
able and entertaining plays presented In Bos-
ton for many months. 1t is by the author Of
The Guv'nor," and abounds In comic and
novel situations. The Museum has been
crowded at every performance, and the audi
ences are cobvulsed with laughter from its
commencement to the close. The plot Of the
piece deals with domestic felicity" and pre-
sents an original method by which that rare
condition may be assured. This subject being
one in which young aud OLD are Interested
w arranted" is sure of attaining great popu-
lar success. 1t was written expressly for the
Museum, and received there its first perform
ance on any stage, Mr.. Field controlling the
entire American right The cast is o str, ng
one, and includes nearly all the fav ories OF
this favorite company.
Tickets for the Shaughraun will be ready at
the theatre box office Friday next.
Ned SWEET, the MANAGER of Samr OF
Posen," and a Portland boy, has played
Armand in Camille" with Albina de Mer at
Detroit with some success.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08

BARNEGAT City, N. j Oct. Ga very rare
specimen of the mesoplodon or bottle nosed
whale, has been washed ashore at this station.
Prof True and Mr.. Palmer of the Smithsoni-
an Institution of Washington, are now here
gathering the bones preparatory to moving
them to that institution. Prof. True says this
will be the second specimen ever prepared.
The only one now known is in the Paris Muse.
um. The body is 10 feet aud four inches long.
and will probably weigh two TONS A plaster
cast has been m de successfully.
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DOWN A MOUNTAIN SIDE.
Frightful Wreck of Coal Trains-Two
Persons Fatally Injured.

WRECK Oh C0Ak kfaImS-lWO
Persons Fatally Injured.
SCRANTON, Pa, Oct. 6.-One of the most
terrible collisions that ever occurred on the
Delaware, Lackswanna and Western Railroad
took place at IL o'clock last night, about II
miles south of Cresco, on the Pocono. Three
coal trains were coming down the mount air,
following each other closely. rhe hind train
brakes failed to hold, and the train came DASH
ing into the other, piling up the coal cars pro-
miscuously, and throwing the engine over on
ing it. Railroad men say it is the worst wreck
they ever saw. The engineer and fireman of
the rear train stuck to their engine, and we're
fatally injured by the escaping steam. The
fireman, Archibald Ford, died this morning.
He was literally roasted alive, the flesh COM
ing off with the clothes when removed. The
engineer, John Dunn of this city, cannot live.
He has wife and family. Trains were de-
lsyed several hours. The night train, due in
this city at 1o45, did not arrive until O'Clock
this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08
POLITICAL.
The Maryland Can,pa;an


WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.--The campaign in
Mary land is growing hotter every day. The
nomination of Latrobe for Mayor of Baltimore
on the Democratic ticket is looked upon ss an
excellent omen for Republican success as the
reform wing of the Democratic party is bitter
y opposed to him. Mr.. Holden, the Republi-
can nominee for governor, is said to re the
strongest name that could have beer presented.
Throughout the State the RepubiicaHs feel
confident and unless the Democratic machine
IN Baltimore is powerful enough to grind out
an unlimited majority, the election of the
Republican candidate is morally certain.
Massachusetts Prohibitionists.
Boston, Oct. GA, meeting of the Pro
hibtory Sthte central cou mittee to-day, the
designations of Amos Cummings, Winslow
M Lewis, Henry Batcheder and Rev. O P.
Clifford from the committee were announced
and their placed were filed by the appoint
ment of Col A. @. Boyden, John Welch, P.
W. Hodges and James M. Gray. The exeeu-
tive committee were instructed to issue an ad-
dress to the people and the necessity for organ
izstion was dwelt upon by various speakers
Independent Democrats Organizing
Against Butler.
BOSTON, Oct. Ga secret meeting of Boston
Democrats opposed to Gov. Butler was held
Friday evening, and it is said that among the
number present representing every ward in
the city we're many Democrats who voted for
Gov. Butler last year. Measures will be taken
to organize an Independent Democratic move
nent in every ward and the support of this
organization will be given Mr.. Robinson At
meeting to be held next Tuesday evening the
organization of this new departure will be
perfected.
The Ohio Campaign.
CLEVELAND, O., Oct. Ex-senator Sherman
addressing Republican meeting here tonight
strongly advocated protective tariff Refer
ring TO the Scott law he said the Republican
party is now in favor of sumptuary laws, but
says that the liquor dealers shall be responsible
for the consequences of their traffic.
Factory Operatives Dissatisfied.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct 7-At meeting
OF the Spinners' Union next Tuesday, action
will be taken in regard to the position of the
Union in the city and State Campaigns. There
is great dissatisfaction among operatives be-
cause Governor Butler did not comply with the
wishes of operatives in appointing a factory
inspector. One of their leaders said TODAY
that the ten hour law is now violated worse
than under Republican administration. Oh.
eratives claim they do not receive sufficient
recognition from either party and will attempt
to form labor party with Secretary Howard
as candidate for mayor Howard in his call
says the claims of labor are being more ignored
year after year. "What good" he asks, are
laws for protection of the weak SO long as those
in official power close their eyes to the trans
gressions and violations of them?" He calls
attention to the fact that the operatives, If or
ganized could wield an immense political pow
er and urges organization to this end.
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THE DOMINION.
The Exchange Bank

MONTREAL, Oct. 6.-Mr. Craig, president
and general manager of the Exchange Bank,
admitted to-day that his missppropriaton OF
the funds of the bank is as high as at first
stated.
The South eastern Railroad.
The directors of the Southe astern railway
to-day transferred the railway to the bond
holders.
Warren Smith, the Onrsman, said to haye
been Found.
HALIFAX, N. S., Oct. IL is reported that
Warren Smith, the oarsman, and crew of his
father-in-laws vessel, missing since the gale of
the men were picked up by Norwegian ves-
sci and carried to South American port. The
rumor cannot be traced to a reliable source.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08
SPORTING.


AMHERST, Oct. Tin Amherst College
Athletics Saturday the following were winners:
Mile walk-White, '86, SIN. 8 sec.
Pole vaulting- 'S6, feet, 8 "a
inches.
Standing high jump -Kimball, 'S5, feet s
inches.
Running long iump-Symons, 's5, 10 feet 6
inches
Run kSunnine high jump 7Kimball, 's5, feet 2
Standing long jump-Call, 'S7, 9 feet u
inches.
Mile run-Maher, 49, 5m. Is 3-S sec.
Quarter mile run-Kimball, IT'S, 81 Ia sec.
Half mile race-Spofford, '85, 2m. 13 1-3 sec.
Hurdle race-Perrine, '86, IL 1-2 secs.
In the tug of war, 'S6 VS.. 'S7, the 'S6 won two
out OF three heats.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. s.
The indications for New England to day are
fair weather, variable winds, stationary OF ris-
ing temperature and falling barometer.
The weather bulletin says the temperature
has remained nearly stationary in all the dis
tricts except the upper Mississippi and Missou-
ri valleys, where it has risen slightly. North
to east winds prevail in the Middle and South
Atlantic States, easterly in the Lake region
and upper Mississippi valley, and seutherly in
the Gulf States and Missouri valley. Local
rains have fallen in the Middle Atlantic
States and upper Lake region, where fair
weather prevails.
Fair weather is indicated on Tuesday in the
New England and Middle Atlantic States, and
local rains in Tennessee, Ohio valley and
Lake region.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08
TWO HUNDRED YEARS.
Gernsan-Americans Celebrate the BIZ
Centennial Of Their Colonization in the
United states.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct 7.-German-Ameri-
eau bl-centennial memorial services were to7
day held in all the German churches here and
sermon appropriate TO the occasion was de-
livered by Rev. DIR. McCook at the Tabernacle
Presbyterian church. The city is gaily decor
aed and the demonstration tomorrow prom
ises to be big affair.
WASHINGTON, Oct. THE celebration of
the bi-centennial of German colonization in
the United States began here with concert
this evening Tomorrow there will be a
parade and speecb-making, followed by a mass
meeting, and pyrotechnical display in the
evening.
CLEVELAND, o., Oct THE anniversary of
the set lement of Germantown, Pa, was cele-
brated here by monster parade this afternoon
and grand festival tonight.
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LAND FRAUDS.
How the Public Lands are GobbIed UP by
SwindIers.

HOW INC PUBLIC Lands are GObbIed Up by
Swindlors.
SALT LAKE, Utah, Oct. 7.--Col James Tul-
lis, Especial land agent of the government.
who has been investigating the land frauds in
the territories, says that large tracts OF land
had been patented by persons who had in no
wise complied with the land laws. Other
tracts were taken up under the desert act that
are no more desert than the valley of the Ohio
river. Tens of thousands of acres of the
public lands are fenced off by wealthy stock
raisers. thus leaving actual settlers without a
range for even family COW. In one instance
it was found that men living near city near
Montana had fenced up 5000 acres of the pub
lie lands and permitted the town people to
pasture their stock on the enclosure for one
dollar head.
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more of ButIer,. Omc;ou.ue...
NEW YORK.
Rejoicing at Rev. Morgan

Rejoicing at Rev. Morgan Dix's Defeat.
New YORK, Oct. 6.-The woman suffrage
party's county committee has adpted resolu-
tions setting forth that, "We rejoice in the
signal rebuke administered by the Episcopal
church TO Rev. DR.. Morgan Dix in his over
whelming rejection as candidate for assistant
bishop, and the election over his head of Rev.
DIR. Henry G. Potter. known friend of CO.
education and woman suffrage; and we hail
this result as a great advance in the cause of
freedom.
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Congressman Milliken on the Stump in
MaaaaCbIaa4t.

AT great Republican meeting overfowiDg
Mechanics Hall in Worcester.Saturdsy night,
Senator Hoar presided, and after speeches BY
himself and Col. Charles R. Goldman he intro
duced Hon. Seth L. Milliken of Maine as the
man who never made Door speech In his me
Mr.. Milliken, the ne wspaper reports say, JUS
titled the compliment by making a rafting on
hand speech which held the largesaudience un-
til after 10 o'clock, and was frequently inter
runted bv applause. He sympathized with the
condi1io1 in which the state found itself. He
came from Maine, where they know how It is
themselves A political craze gave them
Garcelonism, as il gave Massachusetts Butler
ism Maine cleared herself OF the reproach,
an he called upon Massachusetts to do the
same"
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08

GALEsvLLE, Tex, Oct. T. grandchild of
Mis-, Stow which the latter had been caring
for was recently taken away by its father.
This SO erieved the old lady that on Wednes-
day She saturated her clothing with Kerosene,
tied herself to fence, set fire to her clothing
and burned to death.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08
A Quarrel which Re.y,,ea in Death.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 7.-Aderman Henry
Pfaunckyphon and a man named Jettee
quarrelled this afternoon and the alderman
shot Jettee twlce, one bail taking affect in his
abdomen. Jette in falling seized the weapon
from Piaunckyphon and shot him in the abdo-
men. Both men will die.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08
steamer Disabled.
FIRES.


GALVESTON, Texas, Oct Ga despatch
from Dallas, says fire in Howard's elevator
consumed that building and the cotton yard of
the city compress near by at II a. M; also the
livery stables of the Electric Light Works. The
fire is still spreading. Aid has been requested
from Fort Worth. The losses are estimated at
81 100000, but the estimates are mere guesses
LATER.
From the elevator flames crossing the avenue
an entire block was burned, composed of an
electric light manufactory, livery stable, a
wagon yard, and grocery store. At Collins
street 1t crossed Lamar, and burned three resi-
dences and several small business houses
..At / o'clock Mayor Cabell telegraphed to
Fort Worth for help, and in little more than
an hour engines we're here and at work. The
fire was got under control about O'Clock, at
Collins street, having burned three and half
blocks. The loss is estimated at from $3.50 900
to 100000 The National Hotel caught fifty
times, but was saved.
Business Portion of Town Burned.
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, Oct. The business
portion OF Passumpsic village was burned this
morning, the fire originating in the mill
of the Passumpsic Pulp Company, which was
destroyed with Smith & Galtraith's rake fac
tory and E 7 & H. K. Ides' flour mill. The
total loss is about $50 000 insurance, $4,000.
Heavy Loses i'm Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Oct. 7.-LoweDstien Bros
dry good store was burned today. Loss $i75,-
600; insured for $107 900. The clothing store
of s. Halle was damaged $4,000, and other
losses in the same building aggregated $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08
Rusiness Portion of a TaNn Rurmed.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Gloucester Infested by Burglars.

GLoUCEsTER, Oct 6-An attempt was made
to enter the house of Marcellus Bunker on Or
chard street last night. Mr.. Bunker heard
them ana raising the window gave the alarm
and they beat hasty retreat. 1t is evident
that the gang are determined to continue their
operations. Many have put themselves in
readiness to give them warm reception and
bring them to justice. In addition to their at
tempts Thursday night was that of the house
of james G Tarr ON Pleasant street, where
they SUGGESTED in turning the key in the lock
of the back door. Fortunately it was bolted
and they could not get in.
Domestic Tragedy.
WORCESTER, Oct. 7.-At Northboro this
morning man named Taylor hailing from
Brockton, but on visit with his wife TO the
house of Richard Edward, shot his wife and
then blew out his own brains. The woman
chuck and while there the shots we're fred
The ball entered her throat and came
out through the roof of her mouth. The
man died instantly.
More of Buffers Omciousness,
Boston, Oct. 6.-The Post will FAY in the
morning that Governor Butler has detailed
two State detectives to work up the defence in
the Amero case. Attorney General Sherman
is very indignant and seys the Governor 8
action is without precedent and in violation of
the constitution. The Attorney General has
written sharp letter to the Governor in which
he requests him to withdraw his officers and
leave the department of justice and the
prisoners counsel TO manage the case.
Two Catholic Churches Dedicated.
FALL RIVER, Oct. bishop Hendrckson
dedicated two Catholic churches here to-day,
the Immaculate Conception and Sacred
Heart. At the latter church there was an
immense congregation, estimated at over 1000.
Mgr. Capel preached the dedicatory sermon
and also preached tonight to large congrega-
ton at the sama church
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08
LATEST MARINE NEWS.


Fastest Towing Trip ON Record.
Boston, Oct. THE steam tug Nat Wales
arrived at this port yesterday, making one of
the fastest towing trips on record. She left
Boston, Saturday, with the bark Sarm iento in
tow, and made the run to Portland in ten
hours. The return trip was made in 3-4
hours.
Launches.
BANGOR, Oct 6.--Brig Telos was launched
here this afternoon, from the shipyard of Cros-
by Bros. Her gross tonaa ge is 3S9 SO.
BATH, Oct. 6.-Hon. VIM. Rogers to-day
launched the ship Kennebec, of 2,126.51 tons,
owned by the builders and others, and will be
commanded by Capt Alanson Ford of Sears
port When ready for sea she will have cost
$4,000. This ship is designed for the Cali
fornia trade.
Accident TO Penobscot Steamer.
BANGOR, Oct. 7.-Stsamer Cambridge. Sat-
urday night, while about seven miles out from
Rockland, bound for Boston, broke her main
shaft close by the bearings. She anchored
and remained there during the night. Steam
er Katahdin, which left Boston at the usual
time, Saturday evening, encountered the Cam
bridge this morning, and towed her to Rock
land. Steamer Penobscot went down from
Bangor early this morning to Rookland, and
took the freight and passengers of the Katah-
din, bringing them to this city, and the steam
or Katahdin took the passengers and freight of
the Cambridge, and has left Rockland for Bos-
ton.
Steamer Disabled.
ST.. JOHNS, N. F., Oct. THE National line
steamship Canada, from Liverpool to New
York. with general cargo and 345 saloon and
steerage passengers, was towed into this port
to-day with her main shaft broken. She left
Liverpool on the 22d of September, encounter
ed severe adverse weather for eight days, ,br oke
down on the 1st of October, was taken in tow
by steamer South Wales on Friday last, and
was safely brought to an anchorage in this
port. The passengers are all we'll, except one
steerage passenger, who died mad and was
buried at sea.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-08
MAINE.
York County 8. j. Court.


BDDEFoRp, Dot. 6.-The Supreme Court at
Alfred adjourned today. Previous to ad-
journment, James McCuney and Victor Sey-
mour were sentenced to the State prison for
five and six years respectively for highway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
LEON ABBETrS GREER RETIEWED.

A large meeting was held by Republicans last
evening in the Academy of Music, Newark with David
c. DOdd as chairman Judge W. 4. Hoffman, the first
speaker discussed the statement that the Democratic
candidate for Governor, Leon Albeit, favored equal
taxation and a friend Of the Nottingham He said
that in 1870 Mr. Albeit introduced into the Legislature
bill TO exempt from taxation money invested in manu-
featuring enterprises and ia shipping. His record as
friend OF labor his vote III 1877 Tor hill abolish
the store order system which, when IL became a law
proved worthless His pretenee of being advocate
local self-gOyernment had also slim foundation As
fact he held his Office OF Corporation Counsel by appoint
mcnt and not by election Of the people; and 10y appoint
ment too. from bod! which itself Is not elected OF
Judge Dixon. the Republican candidate Judge Hoffman
said that lac was poor when lac began lie In New
Brunswick that for living he led blind man about the
streets. He fought his way through Rutgers College
then opened lawoce, and by dint of energy and tai
ent made himself OF the foremost the
State And within three years he would be the foremost
citizen.
Senator John Taylor said that IL w0s udicrous to see
Mr. Albeit posing an advocate Of the people, when
his whole record showed that be has been constant
friend OF corporations III their upon the public
rights Senator John c. Grggs OF Passaic County also
addressed tie meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
AEFAIRS OF TIE NAVY.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-Rear Admiral A. C.
Rhind placed the retired list of the Navy yeser-
day, and Commodore Thomas Patterson to-day pro
NOTED to the of Rear Admiral The following pro
motions have been made: William i. SeWc 10 be Lieu
tenant October 49, 1888 George T.. Omsby, TO be
Ensign from July q 1882, George H. Stafford to be az
Ensign from October - 1883. Secretary Chandler said
to-day that II uad been concluded 10 defer making an aI-
pOutent to the Oce Of Chief OF the Bureau vi steam
Engineering until after tine assembling of Congress.
Paymaser Charles D. Mansfield has been ordered to the
AlDaTU,s November 10, and also put ia charge OF the
accounts OF the flshbawk aud Lookout, relieving Pay
master George III. Reed who has been ordered To settle
and wait orders, Captain b. GhrIarde has been
Granted leave OF absence for year. on being relieved
his present. command, with permission - remain
abroad. Lieutenant Bucen Young Will delay sailing iOf
duty IN the Pacific Squadron until emOoI 10.
The Shenandoah, now Ht Boston, VIII soon be put IN
commission and ordered to Join the Pacific squadron She
has undo rgOne thorough repairs and Il reported 10 D In
good cOud ion The Ilenton, ~ Newly Ork ana IN
der orl,I. proceed 10 tie Astc Station Will De Ia
spccted early next week and will make trial trip to
New port % receive the un-COttOn tOrpcuOcs Intended as
OF her armament.