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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
RaiIroad CasunIlier in New EngIand.

Boston, Nov. 19.-Returns of the Boston &
Albany, Boston & Maine, Boston & Provi-
dence, Eastern, New York & New England,
New York, New Haven & Hartford and Old
Colony railroads for the year ended Sept. Both,
show an increase in the number of both killed
and injured over the previous year. there be-
iug 221 reported killed this year against ZIG
the year before, and 535 injured, against 4S3
the prev ious year. Eighty of the killed and
353 of the injured were employees, and 16 killed
and 62 injured were passengers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
RAILWAY MATTERS.
Another Bridge Across the NHississip.

AuStnsE RIuSe across tne VMAssAssippAs
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Nov. 19-The Secretary
of State licensed this morning the Chain of
Rocks bridge company which proposes to
bridge the Mississippi 10 miles above the big
81. Louis bridge, with a capi al stock Of
S2,000,000. The project is believed to be in
the interest of the Gould lines and the Chica-
go and Alton railway.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
NEW YORK
Changes i'm an Editorial stat

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Issac FL. Bromley,
for many years upon the Tribune's editorial
staff, will on Monday next assume the editor
ship-in-chief of the Commercial Advertiser.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
rrintera on ,hn Ro.ron post striI.a.

BosroN, Nov. 19.-Oompositors on the Bos-
ton Post tonight demanded an increase of
from 80 to 40 cents per thousand ems aud dis
charge of the foreman, A. @. Cohick Both
demands were refused and about 25 lett work.
A dozen remained including the foreman, as
sistant foreman and most of the department
men and the paper will be printed in the morn
ing as usual. Other morning 'papers now pay
40 cents and evening papers now pay 80 to 80
cents. The proprietors Of the Post will make
no concession to the strikers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20

PITrsBURe, Nov. 19.-County Attorney
Speer entered criminal suits against a. II.
Romano, clerk of one of the courts this morn
ing, charging him with embezzlemept and de-
falcation during two terms of office, of sums
aggregatipg nearly $47 900. Romano was ar
rested and gave bail in $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
THE MISSISSIPPI OUTRAGE.
Commenta of "a Democratic Paper ON
Matthew'S, u cath,

Mattaews' cath.
WASHINGTON, Nov ia Democratic pa
per, the Vicksbnrg (Miss.) Post, just received,
commenting on the pollt cal murder of the
republican, Matthews, at the polls at Hazel
hurst, Copiah county, says: A free ballot and
fair couut does not seem to be the motto Of
the Copiah County Democracy. In aR attempt
to cast his vote at HszelhL Lrst, Matthews re-
ceived a charge of twenty-four buckshot in
the face, killing him instantly. He went to the
polls single-handed and alone, and in the at
tempt to exercise his privilege of American
citizenship was shot down like dog. This is
the worst murder that has occurred in Missis-
sippEsince the chisholm killing. 1t will in
jure the good name and material prosperity of
the State Every bullet that was shot into
Matthews will be worth thousands of votes to
the Republicans, because it will be said, and
it cannot be denied, that he was killed on ac-
count of his politics by intolerant Democrats
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
WEST INDIES.

HAVANA, Nov. 19-There were Is deaths
from yellow fever in this city last week. There
has been larger proportion of cases of yellow
fever among shipping than is usual at this
season. This is probably owing 10 the con-
tinnance of hot damp weather.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
SUBURBAN NOTES.

1t will be seen that the number of arrests for
drunkenness decreased nearly 100 per cent under
vigorous enforcement of the law. X
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
FOREIGN.


Death of Commander MOnericff COnGrm-
-Annihilation of nm Egyptian Force.
LONDON Nov. ia letter from Jeddah,
dated the 18th instant confirms the report Of
the death of Commander Moncrieff and the
annihilation of the Egyptian force which he
accompanied. The force. which numbered
500 men, landed at Toka, where it was cut to
pieces, only IA men escaping. On the 18th the
rebels attacked Suakim, but they were repuls-
ed. A panic, however, set in, aud the inhabi-
tants, at last advices, were flying to Jeddah.
The convict station at 1oka is in the hands Of
the.rebels. 1t is stated that another Egyptian
tribe has revolted at Seminar. The situation
has become extremely critical. Either Hicks
Pssha, the commander of the Egyptian troops
must retire, or stronger contingent of Sir
Evelyn Woods army must start forthwith to
the scene of operations. The whole move
ment is due to the slave traders in Upper
Egypt. who profess to act in the name of El
Mehdi, the false prophet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20

Later accounts from Jeddah relative to the
defeat of the Egyptian forces at Toka state
that the Egyptian soldiers fed in spite of all
efforts of the commander to rally them. One
of the soldiers states that lie saw Commander
Moncrieff, the British consul at Suakim, who
accompanied the expedition, surrounded by
insurgents. defending himself with a revolver.
The Egypsians lost 86 men and two officers.
It is reported that the forces of El Mehdi,
the false prophet, have surrounded the Egyp-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20

WATERBURY, VT, Nov, 19.--Thirty cases OF
diphtheria IN this town are reported bv physi-
clan. Schools closed to-day and considerable
excitement prevails.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
MASSACHUSETTS,.
End of a Celebrated win Case.

BOSTON, Nov. 19.-In the celebrated Arm
strong will case in which Warren x. Blodgett,
agent for Mrs. Armstrong, was sued by the
heirs for $350,000 alleged to have been obtain
ed from Mrs. Armstrong by improper methods
ard when she was of unsonnd mind as pay
ment for the care of her estate, decree was
entered to-day setting aside the recent verdict
against Blodgstt and dismissing the bill with
costs. This finally disposes of the case. It is
intimated that the sum paid by defendent was
in the vicinity Of $175,000, or about half of
what he would have been obliged to pay had
the full amount OF the verdict been enforced.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20

THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY OF MAINE, is organized under the laws
oa Maine for the purpose of conducting general
Electric Lighting, and Power business in the State
of Maine.-The "American' or Thompson-H H ouston
system OF Electric Arc Lighting has been adopted
the most simple, economical, and efficient Electric
Light yet invented.
The company was organized with the entire capi-
al stock belonging to the Treasury to be used ex-
clusively for The construction of Central Lighting
Stations In the principal cities and towns in the
State of Maine.
In order to carry out present contracts and con-
tUue he work of construction, 10000 shares of
the Capital Stock is offered to the pub ic for
subscription at Ten Dollars ($10.0) per share.
Certificates delivered at time of subscription and
payment of same.
All subscriptions will be entitled to dividends
from date of first payment.
The stock of this company is endorsed by the di-
Iectors as one of the best investments offered
on this market.
intending investors who require further inforrna-
call at the Companys Office or are invited 10 make
personal application and enquiry of any of the Di-
rectors.
Mako all checks and drafts payable to the order
Of the sC0NSOLID. TED ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY OF MAINE.''
GEORGE A. THOMAS, President,
~. B.-Ihe Company is noaD prepared to furnish
Electric Lights In the City of Portland up to ann
Number required at fair prices. Orders for same
may be sent to
F.A. SAWYER. Gen. Supt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20

some Account OF the Finding of the Bones
of an Unknown Monster on Ragged Hsl.
and The Unsuccessful Search of Lnst
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
TEE KETTERY TRAGEDY.

Particulars About the Murder OF HEr.
Barrows The AHthcr f the Crime Not
Wet Under Arrest - Suspicious Circnm-
stances Attending the Discovery of the
Crime.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20

Thomas Henry Clark, who died in Aurora,
ILL.,, Nov. 18th. vas native of Bristol, towns
man of Judge Drummond and Prof. Johnston
He was born in 1929, and graduated at Bow
doin in 1856. His life work has been that of
an educator, and in Illinois, which ranks high.
est among the Western States, he has main
tanned a leading position for quarter of a
century. He was principal of high schools in
The cities of Ottawa and Aurora till his death
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20

In Augusta lives the widow of George
Evans, one of the most eminent men Maine
ever produced, who died in 1867 Mrs. Evans
a few days ago celebrated her 69th birthday.
She is SO wonderfully preserved that she looks
twenty-five years younger than she really 1s.
She dresses in black and moves about with
elastic step. Her mind, seemingly, is as clear
and vigorous as it ever was. She is fond of
playing whist, and can play as good hand as
she did when her distinguished husband was
winning his laurels as statesman and debater
during his eighteen years in Congress
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CENTRAL OFFICES
Consolidated Electric Light Co.,
OF MAINE,
ga Exchange ST.,
CENTRAL OFFICES
DireCtowa.

Edward H. Golf.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-03-05

n REAT ADDITIONS to our former
VI stock, cX Sucz, Kalakaua, and City
of Sydney, of
Ship Chandlery & Ship Stores:
Cordagc-hcmp Manila, cotton duck,
Flax canvas, flax sail Irvine, bceswaX,
Blocks, oars 8 to "a fit shacklcs,
Bales of onkum, hooks and thimblcs,
Club blocks, snatch blocks, row-locks,
Iron strap blocks, mast beads, shelves,
Mctaline and patent bushings,
Stockholm tar, pitch, coal tar, tar oil,
Bright and black varnishcs, wire rigging
Marlinc, selling housclinc, ratlin,
Spunyarn, caulking irons, copper tacks,
Iron tacks, connecting links,
Marlin spikes, caulking malets,
Mast hoops, hand spikes, pitch mops, /.
Tar>brushes, &c.
Paints and Paint Oil, full assortment
of all kinds and colors;
Pacific Rubber Paint, a new lot, includ.
all the various colors;
Brushes-Palnt, varnish, pencil, white
wash, paste, artist, shoe, scrub, and
SASHA good assortment of each:
Axes and hatchcts, wood and shin Cling;
Ship lanterns and side-lights- Regu.
lation article.
Groceries and Provisions.
A full assortment of fuc groceries, in.
Guiding some choice varieties of
canned goods:
Table pie fruits, jams and jcllics, a new
article, put up by new firm, and
we can highly recommend them as
being something really nice;
A new lot of Teas, ircluding some supe-
rlor Japan varieties;
Sugar-Retined and raw;
Hams, bacon, lard, smoked beef, in tins,
new article;
Curried fowl, curried oysters,
Plum pudding, kits salmon bellies,
Kits mackcrel, kits tongues and sounds,
Goldfish, cheese, Oxford sausage, in tins
Raisins, in d, d and a boxes;
Raisins, in tins; currants in 4 & lib tins
Pickles, in gal, x gal, qts, & 5 gal kgs
Corn starch, tapioca, vermicelli,
Macaroni, dried apples, pruncs, plums,
peaches and pears.
FLOUR AND BREAD.
Golden Gate extra family, Eldorado,
Golden City, Graham, oat and corn meal
Medium bread, assorted crackers,
Ginger snaps, taffy, saloon pilot bread.
Soda biscuits, rice and coffee,
Whale and sperm oil,
Sperm candles, As and 8s.
AW Of the a0oue qciW be sold at the
Best Market Rates,
Buyers are most respectfully invited to
call and examine our stock.
1896 B0LLES & CO.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02
De A & CASSEL,
our New Loan ana .mprovement 10

Our New Loan anu Improvement %
Investigation into the matter oon-
vinces us that one of the most equita.
BILE, reasonable and feasible plans OF
building houses Is that proposed and
In operation by the Mercantile Loan,
Trust and Improvement company of
thls city. BY investing In shares In
this institution, which Is backed by
some of u best and most reliable
business men, 1t becomes possible and
comparatively easy for q man of mod
crate means to secur a comfortable
home for himself and family. In tax
ing q certain number of shares, ut q
certain monthly payment, In a few
years o man can own q house
of his own for about the sans as
he pays monthly for rent. We
believe the Mercantile Loan and Trust
company, by organizing and opening
up for business, having filed a long
felt want In Council Bluffs. Their
planr and system of loans will bear
the most careful scrutiny and exam
nation, and we have no hesitsncy In
pronouncing them reasonable and
equitable, and backed by gentlemen
of honor and integrity. AS the com
pany exists 1t becomes at once IN In
stitution Of value and credit to our
city and those who desire homes.
Their president Is T. A. Kirkland,
Vice president, Judge Peake; Q
rotary, l.. r, Berry; treasurer, Col.
(Beebe, and their office L. In the base
ment of Shugsrt's and McMahon's
Q block, corner First avenue and
Pearl street. ian27-1y
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02
Parting Worda.

With this Issue of THE BEE my CON
nection with 1t as city editor of the
Council Bluffs department. ceasos, and
with many regrets 1 bid the kind
readers and my many personal friends
here adieu, thanking them for the
courtesies and kindness shown me. I
shall watch with interest the progress
of the euterprisipg people of the city,
and a only wish 1t might have been
my fortune to share with them the
rapid progress they are making.
Having accepted q position with one
Of the new and great enterprises of
this part of the west, the Nebraska
and Iowa and insurance company !
shall hope and labor to see 1t keep
pace and outrival If possible the other
grand undertakings of the energetic
people In this vicinity. I bespeak 70,
my successor the same kindness and
courtesies you have SO generously
bestowed upon your humble servant,
B. FL. GoULDINa.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02

FLORENCE HERBERT" one of the bright
stars Of the footlights, with her husband,
MIR. ID. II. Miller, are in the city, located
at the Pacific house.
Q. Il. V. Saunders, agent for the Singer
Sewing Machine company, wa q pleasant
caller at this office recently. Mr.. Saunders
is a genial, live gentleman, and is the right
man In the right place, making lots of bust.
ness for the company.
A new railroad employee arrived here
Friday. who will make himself heard In
the circle to which he is attached. AT
present he will be quArtered at the house
OF Mr.. A. w. Hickman, the genial cashier
OF the freight department of the popular
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railway.
A dozen pounds, and all going well.
Mr.. VIM. Somerville, Of Winfield,
Kan, wasin the city last night en- rout,
Tor Shelby, where hegoes In response to !
telegram from his brothers family an
nouncing that Mr.. Alex. Somerville, a far
mer residing near Shelby, was kicked |,
the head by a colt and supposed to be ia
tally in
1t was our pleasure to meet the popula
and e~nterprising salesman Chas. w. Gear
with bis lady, at the Ogden house, MI
Gear has been In the west for the past te,
years and at present Ia travelling In low
for the large and extensive wholesale CLOTH
ing house. Of ThOs. M. Argall, of Ne
York city. Mr.. Gear has established
large trade in this state for his house an
makes friends and customers wherever b
goes. Success, to him.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02
The United States Court.

In the United States court Satur.
day the jury In the corn contract case
of Redmond, Cleary u Co.,, vs. Frank
Lawrence, returned a verdict for ST.
400 In favor of the plaintiffs.
The case of Simon Whitehead va.
K. w. Allen, an action in regard to
alleged fraud In certain money matters
was tried yesterday and resulted In a
verdict In favor of the plasntiff in the
sum of $l9, GAO Attorneys Daily q
Smith appeared for the plaintiff and
Attorney Stow of Omaha, for the de-
PENDANT.
The United States court will proba.
biiy remain In session the greater part
OF the present week.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02
Wants..

ANTED-Board and room for wife and boy
wv while l am on the road Address, with
particulars, Board" BEE Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02

A PORTER Wants a situation in q wholesale
hou e. Address G. b., BsB office, Council
Pluffs-
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02
MINOR MENTION.

See Joseph Refers spring styles.
Additional local on seventh page.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02

fs-Dresses, cloaks, coats, stockings
and all garments csn be colored sue.
cessfully with the Diamond Dyes.
Fashionable oolors only IO,.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02

Browns Bronchial Trocbes will relieve
Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, Consume
tive and Throat diseases. They are used
always with good success.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02

l0t lbs A Sugar. 81 90
2 lbs Arbuckle's Coffee, l Id pgs LOO
8 gall kegs Honey Drips Syrup 1.75
3 lbs A No. l Japanese Tea. =. loo
25 bars Jas. Kinks Soap. ...... Loo
Best Kansas Winter Wheat Flour,
cut, 50. All brands Lusk's California
Gan Fruit, per can 200. at
]. p. FILBKRrs, 200 Up. Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02
COUNCIL BLUFFS SPECIAL
NOTICES.

NOTICE. Special advertisements, sue
Lost. Found, To Loan, For Sale, To Rent,
Wants, Boarding, ETC.. will be inserted In this
column at the DIV rate Of TEN CENTS PER
LINE for the FIRST Insertion and FIVE CENTS
K LINE for each subsequent insertion.
Leave adv ertisements Al our ONCE, No. 7
Pearl Street, near Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02

Young man or woman, II you want big
money for a small amount, insure In the
Marriage Fund and Mutual Trust Associ.
alton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. f5.Sm.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02

For SALE-At a bargain, two cheese
watts and fixtures. Address 1904,
Council Bluffs, Iowa. feb27 If
Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-02

DR.. West, Dentist, IA Pearl street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-06-08

THE Reading Times represents that
the unanimous desire Of Republicans
and Democrats alike in Berks county, is
that Berks may be continued rs dis
tinct district for congressional, senate.
rial and judicial purposes" We can
easily understand this, but the local
desire on the subject is not the only con-
sideration to be weighed. We believe
that there is no disposition to join any
other territory with Berks except for
congressional apportiOnment and it is
no hardship nor injustice to Berks thai
Lebanon be added to it for this purpose.
Berks is considerably below the ratio of
congressional district in population
and has less than Schuylkill or Luzerne,
neither of which is contemplated to be
formed into separate district by any
proposed plan of apportiUnment. The
Berks county Democrats should not
object to taking under wing their Leba.
non brethren, who have been out in the
cold SO long. Berks is big and should be
magnanimOus.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-06-08
Tho Annals OF Crime.

Herman Zimmerman, a wealthy farmer
OF Orleans county. New York, shot him
self yesterday morning at his home near
Medina, and is hot expected to recover.
His health had been poor.-Bartholome
Nealon, who wounded his wife Sarah, and
then cut his throat in Boston, on tho Both
ult., died Oh Wednesday night from the
effect of his wounds.-Sixteen striking
coal miners who interfered with new men
at Pinkney Hill, Illinois, were arrested on
Wednesday and committed in default of
bail.-While two Mexican horse thieves
were being conveyed from Gonzales to
San Diego, Texas, few days ago. they
were taken from the officers by twenty
five men and lynched.-Thomas Edwards
was shot dead by his stepson, George
Marshall, in family quarrel in St. Louis
on Wednesday night.-Bridget Brown, a
widow, committed suicide last evening by
taking laudauum in Philadelphia.-John
Dunn, 35 years old, attempted suicide
by inficting a cut with razor
upon each of his wrists. He also tried to
stab himself with a fork. He has been
under treatment for mental arrangement
for about three weeks.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-06-08
Old Not Stay Long


Four weeks ago there came to this placs
q young married couple, hail;ng from
Switzerland, and were employed by julius
F. Sturgis. They were married about six
months ago and from all appearances
lived happily together The mans name
was Conrad Tanner. On Monday he said
he was going to Lancaster to buy some
household utensils, going there on
foot. He left in the morning
and said ne would return 10
the evening. Evening came but Conrad
did not turn up Next day his wife re-
ceived lettcr from him stating that be
would never return and for tie last time
said he babe her farewell. He advised her
to sell his clothes which he had left behind
and told her to return to Switzerland. The
letter was mailed on train on tho Penn
sylvania railroad. He took with him
several hundred dollars, leaving about $40
back.
On Wednesday as the 1 o'clock train
from Reading arrived here who aligbted
but the very identical Conrad, hatless and
dilapidated looking. He went to a hotel,
sent message to his wife, and she made
her appearance. After several hours were
occupied in making up among one another
they went down street together, both
looking in better cheer than they had for
several days. And now again there is
peace and happiness in the Tanner family.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-06-08
4 READING ROMANCE.
A Contention for tho Custody Of a

A Contention for tho Custody OF q Child
In Reading Thursday afternoon a man
was seen running on the crowded sidewalk
followed by q we'll dressed lady CRYING
frantically, MY child, my child" A
dense throng soon collected, and several
officers started in pursuit. The man
cody warned the officers not to interfere
as he was the father of the child Tho facts
in the case are as follows Mrs. Dr.. Jas.
Y. Shearer, of Sinking Spring, came to
Reading in company with her little daugh
ter and entered the store of Mrs. Addlade,
milliner, No. 658 Penn street. While
standing near the entrance Samuel Barto
suddenly darted into the store and made
for the child whose name is Emma. She
is bright and vivacious girl, nearly six
years of age and is remarkably handsome.
He grabbed the child under his arm and
ran out of the door before Mrs. Shearer
could fully take in the situation. When
she recovered from her surprise
she darted after the child. Barto
is the father of the little girl, and
Mrs. Shearer was formerly his wife, but
applied for a divorce and year ago was
married to DR.. Shearer, a physician OF
large practice, and who is a brother of
Hon. E. H. Shearer, state senator. When
the police OmcerS called at the store Mrs.
Shearer was in tears, but the officers
declared that they could do nothing with
out warrant. Barto disappeared through
the crowd and it was not known
whittier he had gone. Mrs. Shearer
repaired to the law offie of B. Y. Shearer
esq.,, a brother-in.law, and legal proceed.
ings were at once commenced to obtain
possession of the child. Meanwhile Barto
took the little girl to the residence of Gen,
Thomas Barto, his father, formerly sheriff.
The latter condemned his sons actions
and after the child had been caressed for
some time by its father tho latter con-
cluded it would be we'll to consult the
district attorney. Barto called upon
Sheriff Gerhart with tho child and surren-
dered it. The sheriff then delivered it to
the mother. Barto has been contesting
for the possession of the child for a long
fima