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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-09
THE GALLows.

Hanging oflJoseph B. Loomis for Murder
SPRNGFIELD, Mass, March 9.-The murder
for which Loomis was to-day hanged, was com
mltted on the night of Thursday, Dec. /, 1881.
LOOMS was seen about Levett's store during
the afternoon andFevening, and 1t is believed he
induced theilatter TO hire a team and carry him
home, that he might have favorable oppor-
lunlty TO take his life and rob him of his valu-
ables- Levitt procured q team at o stable,
LOOMS accompanying him there and getting
INTO the carriage. This was the last time that
Leyett was seen alive.
The next morning the horse returned to the
stable, and Levett's dead BODY was found in
the carriage near the road, not far from Aga
wan bridge. The buggy was spattered with
blood and bullet wound in Levetts head in
dlcated that he had baen murdered Loomis
was at once suspected, and upon being arres-
TED one OF L3vett'S gloves was found upon his
person, the mate to the glove being afIerward
discovered by the roadside at Westfield. with
Levetts gold watch inside of it wrapped up in a
handkerchief like one on found Loomis Loom
is was convicted of the murder last December
and sentenced to be hanged. Strong efforts
have since been made in his behalf but the
supreme Court denied motion for stay of
proceedings and the Govern or refused to inte-
fere with the execution of the law.
Loomis has made full confession of the
crime IN which he says he shot his victim
whlle the two were driving at full speed
through the covered Agawam bridge. about
two miles from this city, threw his
pistol into the river, drove to a neighboring
piece OF woods. left the carriage and corpse
there ands walked to Westield. At the latter
place ne concealed the money and watch which
ne had taken from Levett's body His spirit.
ual adviser was with him during the afternoon
and evening on Wednesday, leaving him at
10 D. M. Loomis then retired
Joseph u. Loomis was hanged at the county
Jail in this city, this morning, at 10 40. for the
murder Of Levitt. Death ensued in Is min
utes, but the body was not cut down until 80
minutes after the drop fell. About 200 per-
sons witnessed the execution, all the arrange
ments OF which passed off in good order.
Loomis supplemented his confession made on
Wednesday, BY reading brief statement on
the scaffold, acknowledging his crime, attrib-
utlng II to rum, and craving forgiveness of his
fellowmen and Gods pardon.
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WIGGINS' STORM.
The Outlook Not Encouraging to the
Weather Prophet

The Outlook Not Encouraging to the
Weather Prophet.
OTTAWA, Ont, Fob 5s--As the time ap-
proaches for the great storm predicted by Wig
gins interest becomes more intense. Il is the
general topic of conversation and many timid
persons are Frustrated with nervousness TeIe-
graphic reports from points in the United
States that several women had become insane
through fear have painfully affected Virgins.
He regrets the coming Of the storm and wishes
pow thai he had not predicted il. In the in
teresr of science, however, he felt it to be a
duty that he owed to his fellow creatures. He
promises to publish to the world early next
week the theory on which he based his prog
nosticationS. The weather tonight is some
what milder, the wind having subsidized. Prot
Virgins regards this as calm before the
storm.
HALIFAX, March S.-The weather is clear
and beautiful Northern lights are brightly
visible in accord with Virgins statement yes
terday that they would precede his storm. The
barometer continues TO rise slowly and the
weather prophets here predict fine weather for
the ensuing a hours.
Some of the city wharf proprietors fearing
the fulillment of Wiggins' prediction have
notified the owners of goods in their custody
ty during the ensuing week. The property in
stores on some of the wharves is also beng re-
moved from the lower to the upper stories.
Owing, it is said, to the refusal of American
fishermen to go on the banks again until the
specified dates of Virgins storm are past. a
fresh fish famine has been caused. Boston and
New York orders have been received here for
as large supply OF fish for those markets as it
is possible to furnish.
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WASHINGTON.
The RahatA on Tohacon.

Inc heDate on IODaccO.
WASHINGTON, March S.-Regulations for the
government of claims for rebate on tobacco
taxes are being prepared at the internal reve-
nue. bui eau. On the first of May each owner
will be required to make an inventory of the
stock upon which he claims rebate. He will
make an affidavit to the effect that such stock
was on hand on that date, that the United
States tax was duly paid, and that the invent
ory is a true one The claims must be sup
ported by the sfiidavits of two disinterested
persons to the effect that they examined the
stock personally and compared it with the
Inventory; that they know the stock to be all
in the possession of the claimant on the first of
May, aud they know the inventory is correct
These claims are to be forwarded to the depu-
ty collector, who will be required to make in.
quirles in regard to the integrity and credi-
bilIty of the claimant and his witnesses. 1t is
expected that it will take the revenue bureau
until next winter to pass upon all the claims
to be filed for rebate. They will reach in the
neighborhood of 100000.
The Appropriation Bills.
The Department of State will first certify
the deficiency bill as the appropriations under
1t are maoe Immediately; next is the suudry
civil bill as it provides for the payment of GER
tain extra salaries to Congressional employees
made available at once.
q. S. Marshal for North Carolina.
The President, today, appointed Thomas B
Keogh United States marshal for the western
district of North Carolina.
Post Office Statistics.
A statement containing the receipts and ex-
penditures of the Postoffice Department for
the third quarter of the year ended September
30, 1852, shows surplus of 1856, 600. The re-
ceipts are $9,430, ,706.95, and the expenditures
$96S6, $685. making an excess Of expendi-
lures over receipts of $l96, 104.0l.
Rumored Attempt to Assassinare Ex-Sec-
retary Blaine.
WASHINGTON, March S.--A report is current
that short time befere the adjournment of
Congress an attempt was made by some person
unknown to assassinate Ex-Secretary Blaine
by shooting into a carriage in which he was
seated while returning from one of the night
sessions at the Capitol. Mr.. Blaine treats the
matter lightly and says that the hole through
the windows of bis landau in which he rode
was probably made by pebble thrown by some
boys with sdevil's sling.'' His family how
ever, said to take a more sarinus xiaw-o of
the occurrence.
The United States Exhibit at the Fishery
Exhibition.
The United States fish commissioner has
finished the preparation of its exhibit for the
forthcoming fish exhibition In London and
part of it was shipped last night. The entire
exhibit, which is one of great variety and
completeness, will be on its way to London
before the end of the end of the present month
Prof Goode, of the national museum, will
probably go with it in charge.
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SEVERE STORM.
Heaviest Gale for Twensy Years
on the Newfoundland Coast.
MANY DISASTERS TO VESSELS
FEARED.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., March THE heaviest
gale for twenty years was experienced here
last night. 1t commenced in the afternoon
from the southwark, and ragged with terrific
Jury all day, steering round to the northwest
when 1t moderated.
The sealing steamer Panther, which left
here for Greenpond yesterday morning, re-
turned last evening with schooner belonging
to Carbonear in tow, picked up near AT Rocks,
Torbay, the ice forcing her ashore. The Pan
ther had great difficulty ia steaming through
the pack, and broke her bow line three times.
The schooner was laden with dry fish, and
was bound to the West Indies having sailed
from Carbonear the day before
-Four of the Dundee sailing feet, TIE Esaui-
maux, Thetis, ResOlute, ana Norwhal, have
arrived. They encountered fierce westerly
gales all the passage, and considerable guam
ties of heavy ice. All were more or less dam
aged, but not seriously
The steamer Artic and Aurora are vet to
arrive. The whole of the sailing fleet and sew
era steamers have taken their departure for
the seal fishery. The prospects for the voy-
age, II they escaped the storm, are much bet
ter than at the same time last year.
a despatch just received from Cape Race
says that binding snow storm has been rag
ing since O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
A brigantine and Two schooners were OBJ
served Ia the ice off the Cape just before the
gale and Iaust have been in positions OF great
danger, as the wind blows straight from the
land and wien the ice was last
seen 1t was about three miles from the
shore, and the vessels were very near the edge.
Ii Virgins storm is worse than this, we
will have to seek shelter in the cellars Bar
ometer, 29'. Much loss is feared, but nothing
very serious as yet has been reported
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BRUTAL ASSAULT

Made by s. w. Dorsey on Judge Lilly.
WASHINGTON, March S.--The Star says: Tc-
day it has leaked out that on Tuesday morn
ing an attack was made by stephen W. Dor
sey on Judge Lilly, father OF ex-Deputy Au-
ditof Lilly, at the residence of the former, No.
1903 * street, Northwest Mr.. Lilly called at
Dorsey's residence accompanied by Mr.. Geo.
+. Brodt. and was admitted by Dorsey, who
invited them to his parlor. They commenced
a conversation, during which Dorsey accused
Lilly of obtaining Rerdell as a government
witness. Dorsey became excited and dealt
Lilly blow in the face. The latter throwing
himself back to avoid the blow, his chair was
upset and he fell to the floor, when, it is al
legged, Dorsey kicked him in the lower part OF
the abdomen. Brodt interfered and prevent
ed Dorsey from doing further injury. Lilly
is now about 70 years of age and is confined to
his room by his injuries, DIR. Bulkley being
his physician.
Dorseys friends. in conversation tonight, ad.
NIT the fact of the assault on Judge Lilly,
but assert that it took place under circum-
stances af great provocation and after Mr..
Dorsey had been grossly insnlted
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THE FLOODS.

MEMPHIS, March 9-Two breaks in the levee
on the east bank Of the river occurred Mondsv
night, Is and 30 miles below Friar Point.
These are the first breaks reported from the
second levee district.
HELENA, Ark, March 19,-The river rose
a seant half inch the past twelve hourse. 1t is
thought the levees can be held now against
probable emergencies, as they were maintain
ed last night against terrific easterly gale that
sent water dashing over them in many places.
The situation Is still critical. Below Helena
the country is all under water five to fifteen
feet
Langvile river rose two inches last night.
This indicates the rise here win continue some
days.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, March S.-The water in
the Mississippi river continues to rise at Ark
ansas City, and like last spring citizens have
no other means of communication than by
boats. There is four feet of water in the Park
eT House and back water covers the Little
Rock, Mississippi and Texas Railroad for
eleven miles though communication is still
maintained. The only ground visible in town
is near the elevator. There is considerable
suffering among the poorer classes and no pro-
visions have been made to relieve the desti-
tute.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Reception in Honor of the Poet W hitter.
BOSTON, March Sat the reception given
this evening by Ex-Governor and Mrs. Clafiin,
in honor OF the poet Whittier, among the
guests were Congressman-elect Davis, Samuel
Longfellow, Col. Higginson, Mrs. Gov. An
drew, Lucy Stone, Lucy Larcom, Elizabeth
Start Phelps, and many others we'll known in
literary circles. The occasion was an entirely
social one. A pleasant feature was the recita-
tion by Mrs. Morgan of Whittier's Claus
Deo," and Mrs. HoWe's Battle Hymn of the
Republic" Whittier's health is better this
winter than for several years.
Insurance Commissioner Clarke Re-
moved from Office.
The Governor today issued a writ of SUPER
sedas declaring the office of insurance conn ais
sioner vacant. This is a surprising announce
ment, considering the history of the matt er
On the 18th OF February last Mr.. Clarke st,nt
letter to the Governor, in which he stat ed
that as he had heard theie was dissatisfact' On
with him on the part Of two of the Massach u
sets life insurance companies and as he di d
not intend at most to remain long in his pres
ent position, he had determined to resign, the
resignation to take effect upon the appoint
ment and qualification of my successor The
Governor replied, accepting his resignation
but asking Clarke to hold over until March LIST
TO instruct his successor, ETC. On the same
day the Governor nominated N. A. Plympton,
who as chairman of the executive committee
VI Lno OomOCrdtiC Otdte OpIutulbteo naO Deen
manager OF the Campaign which resulted in
Buffers election.
This nomination has since hung FIVE. 1t is
not known that any action was taken upon it
at the meeting of the Executive Council We'd
nesday, but the fact that his confirmation is
is not carried indicates an jmmovabe obiec-
tion to him and the general opipiob is he will
not be confirmed. AS the statute requires it
the Governor must soon make another nomi-
nation but it is not known who the appointee
will be.
Coy. Butler says in relation to the removal
of Clarke that it was done principally because
Clarke has failed to comply with an explicit
request of Buffers to furnish his annua
reDOrt
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TEE STAR ROUTES.
No Important Evidence Adduced Yester-

No Important Evidence Adduced Yester-
day.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-Gen. Nelson A.
Miles was called to the witness stand this fore
noon by defence and examined by Chandler.
He testified that in the summer of 1876 be
went into the Tongue river country Just after
the Custer massacre, and there were few white
settlers there except military attacheeSss who es-
tablished mail service. From 20 to 60 DAYS
were consumed in communicating with Wash
1ngtoD Witness remembered Jno. Dorsey
came to Fort Keogh before the Tongue river
route was opened Thinking the route might
be established more direct than proposed, wit
ness sent ont an armed escort in an attempt to
discover such a route. The attempt failed
however, and Dorsey returned to Bismarck.
Witness. had recommended the establishments
and Increase of the Tongue river route.
Nothing of importance was developed in the
crosS-examination, and after its conclusion the
counsel spent some time in the customary
wraDgle over the official papers.
Hannibal d. Norton then called He
vision of the Assistant Postmaster Generals
office. He detailed the method pursued in
that Office in paying remitted fines
George NJ Sweeney of the contract office,
next appeared with huge pile of papers, being
accounts of the deductions, fines and remis-
sions made upon the nineteen routes set out in
the indictment, and Wilson began to examine
witness in conne cton with them.
After the recess, examination into the papers
was resumed.
After hearing argument the Court decid
ed to let in evidence In order to save time to
shorten the trial SO as to bring it within the
compass OF an average Lifetime. So again the
examination was resumed and continued until
adjourned.
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STATE NEWS.
ARoosrooK COUNTY.

AROosTooK COUNTY.
There were 205 horses entered for duty in
the Houlton district last year. The stotal GUS
tom receipts in that district during the past
month we're $974.04. There were sent from
Houlton by rail in February, 1,161, 900 shin
giles; 5S cars potatoes; cars of starch; IL cars
OF extract; 90 cars OF sleepers; cars of leath
er; car of lumber; 5 cars mdse car horses
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
Capt. Jesse e. Ladd who died in Gardiner
Sunday, at the age of eighty-seven years was
the father OF the Rev. A. s. Ladd, formerly of
Lewiston, also of Mrs. Edward Webb of that
city. What is remarkable, is the first death in
forty-fve years that has occurred In the family
which consisted of father, mother and nine
children, the youngest of whom is forty years
OF 1872 His wife was about his own age, and
the pair had nearly reached the sixtieth anni-
verssry of their welded life
The Bangor Commercial says it is rumored
that Gen. W. s. Titon, G Gevernor of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Augusta, will resign
about the first of April. 1t is said that Col.
Andrew j. Smith who is at present Cashier Of
the Home, will be elected to the position of
Governor. Gen. Tlton and his wife are to
visit Europe.
Mrs. Francis G. Baker. wife.of Joseph Baker
Esq, of Augusta, died Wednesday after a
long illness.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
OF John j. Coy, of Bradford, the well known
stage proprietor and driver from North Brad
ford to Bangor, canine only spell backward
such words as Philadelphia, Mississippi or any
other word that she can spell for ward, but she
can spell whole sentences backward, commence
ing with the last letter and go back to the
first.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
j. G, Richardson, the regular Republican
candidate for mayor OF Bath, has written a let-
ter to the Repu bican city committee dec in
ing to be a candidate at the special election TO
be held next Tuesday.
WALDO COUNTY.
One day last week says the Belfast Journal
rat emerged from underneath sthe Sanford
wharf and crept out on the ice to obtain such
crumbs as might be found. A strong north
west wind was blowing at the time which
swept the rat to leeward. He fought heroical-
ly to regain his lest ground but every puff of
wind carried him nearer to the water of the
open channel. After half hours hard fight
against the elements strong gust Of wind
blew him into the water nearly one-fourth of
mile to leeward.
The Argus says it is reported from Belfast
that Alexander Hayford, esq, of that city
prominent and wealthy man, was arrested
Tuesday for debt at the instance of Congress-
man Seth l.. Milliken. Mr. Hayford furnish
ed bonds and was released from jail. The ar
rest created great excitement in Belfast.
YORK COUNTY.
The annual report of the treasurer of Saco
shows expenditures of S63, ,432 income of $780,
430 with an unexpended balance of S6,100.
The city debt was decreased S2. 500.
An intoxicated Irish laborer on the railroad
at Kennebunkport passed the very stormy
night of last Tuesday in snow bank near
Isaac M. Enery's store and though speechless
the next morning was not much frozen.
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MAINE.

WIND and Snow in Franklin County,
FARMNGToN, March 8.-The storm was
very severe in northern Franklin. There was
nine inches of snow and furious wind. The
Sandy River railroad is blocked. A train
shovelled its way last night and arrived in
Pennington six hours late. No train this
morning.
Two New Life Saving Stations on the
Maine Coast
WASHINGTON, March SIT is estimated
that the appropriation of $50 600 made at the
last session of Congress for additioral life saw
ing stations will suffice for the establishment
OF twelve new stations. General Superintend-
ent Kimball says that two will probably be To-
catsd on the coast OF Maine.
Bangor's Reception to GOV. Robbie.
BANGOR, March S-The reception to Gov.
Roble and staff aud Maj. Gen. Joshua L.
Chamberlain and staff by the field and staff
officers and honorary members of the Second
Regt. M. V. NJ, came off in Norombega hall
this evening. and surpassed in maguiicence
any social event in Bangor for many years
The attendance was very large and embraced
many distinguished military dignitaries, State
officers and prominent citizens from all parts
OF the State. Gov Robie and every member
OF his staff but one were present. Nearly
every member of the Executive Council were
in attendance and numerous members Of the
Senate and House. The hall was decorated in
most laporate style, and surpassed in magni.f-
cance anything seen in Bangor for many years.
Elaborate improvements had been recently in
augurated at Norombega hall especially for
this occasion, aud its illumination under cal
ciutn lights and thronged with very large as
semblage it presented a seen of great beauty
The costumes of the ladies were very elaborate
and costly. Military men assembled in full
dress uniforms. The reception commenced at
$50 o'clock aud continued until 9.45 O'Clock
then dancing commenced and continued until
near midnight, when an intermission took
place and refreshments were served Music
Was furnished by Andrews orchestra Dane
ing continued until late hour and all enjoy
ed themselves. All the arrangements were ex-
celient and it passed off in highly successful
manner.
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BY TELEGRAPH.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR The NEXT TWENTY -FOUR
HOURS.
WAR Dept OFFlcE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. q.
March 9, / A. M.
For New England,
Warmer, fair weather, westerly backing to
southerly winds, lower pressure.
SPECIAL BULLETIN
Ihs pressure is light in the Middle states
and lowest in Dakota General rains have
fallen on the south Atlantic and Gul coasts
and occasional SHOWS in the upper lake regions,
elsewhere fair weather has prevailed. There
are no indications of the development OF a
great storm energy within the stations of obser-
Walton OF the signal ser sice. Northeasterly
winds prevail In the south Atlantic and Gulf
states. Elsewhere they are light and variable
but mostly southerly. Temperature is from Is
- ~ degrees below the wean for the month in
All the Atlantic coast states. A warm wave
winch will move to the eastward is central in
the Missouri valley
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POLITICAL.
Michigan Democratic and Greenback
Conventions.

Michigan Democratic and Greenback
Conventions.
DETROIT March 8-The Democratic State
convention yesterday nominated John W.
Chaplin of Grand Rapids for Judge of the
Supreme Court and Arthur L. Clark of SaniIac
county for regent of the State University
Resolutions were adopted declaring for tariff
for revenue, condemning Congress for It's inac-
tivity in promoting needed reforms by legisla-
tion, denonncing the Republican majority in
the State Legislature for wasting the people g
time and money TO the great detriment of
public business in the protracted struggle over
the election of United States Senator, deprr-
eating the use of railroad passes by Judges and
members of the Legislature
The GreeDback State Convention met at
Lansing at noon. w. D. Fuller was chosen
temporary chairman. After the appointment
of the usual committees the convention ad-
journed till afternoon.
The Greenback State Convention this after
noon accepted the proposal of the Democratic
State Convention TO unite on a joint ticket and
nominated Thomas G Sherwood for Judge of
the Supreme Court and Charles J. Willett for
second regent of the State University. One
woman wsa admitted as a duly aeeredsted
delegate.
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FOREIGN.
Funds Which Parnell Fails to Ac
count for.
AN IRISH LEADER SUED FOR BREACH
OF PROMISE.
Byrne Charged with Completely in the
Field Assault.


LONDON, March 8.
Lady Florence Dixie in letter to the Times
charges that Biggar and Parnell as trustees Of
the Land League fund have not accounted for
Gl52.O00 Of money with which they were en-
trusted She claims therefore that while this
money is nDaccounted for Parnell and his
followers have no right to mock the sufferings
of the distressed people in ireland by their
sham cham pionship for the starving peasantry.