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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Robbery at seadviIIe.


BOSTON, Oct. 24.-The house of Mrs. Sarah
N. Macomber in Readville was entered on
Monday night, and the thieves got away with
q valise containing S100 in cash, six bank
books credited with $4,000 and large number
OF mortgaged bonds, notes. etc The burglars
took the valise out upon the railroad track,
where they cut it open and relieved it of its
treasures, and then threw it upon the track
where it was found by workmen who returned
it TO its owner. Mrs. Macomber has been mo-
Tested at least once before.
Anniversary of Daniel Webster's Death.
The 31st anniversary of the death of Daniel
Webster vas commemorated today by the
Webster Historical Society by services in the
Old South church. Hon. A. o. Brewster de-
livered an impressive eulogy comparing Web
5ter with Demosthenes.
Massachusetts Savings Ba nks.
The savings bauk commissioners say the saw
ing banks OF the State soEfar as examined have
suffered little or no loss from the Shaw failure.
Some of the Shaw paper was held by banks in
the shoe districts but it is regular business
paper indorsed by firms of unquestioned sol
vency and will undoubtedly be paid in full.
Arrested for Alleged Fraud.
Deputy Marshall Galupe today arrested
Moore Fletcher of Bristol, N. H., for present.
ing fraudulent and fictitious pension claims to
Edward l.. Whitfield at Concord, N. H., on
January q, 1882 for payment. On being ar
raigned before Commissioner Hallett, Fletcher
was held in $1,000 for examination to-mor-
row. The defennant is a phys clan at Bristol
and had been in Boston for the past month
engaged in literary work when he was arres-
ted. The doctor is an elderly, gray haired
gentleman and denies the charge against him
stating be has always borne good reputation
IN the community where he has lived and
can prove his innocence in the present case.
The complaint is made by James E. Curran
in the pension department, late of Washing
ton. but now assigned to duty at Manchester,
n. ID. Mr.. Cnrran has withheld the particu-
lars OF the case as other parties are concerned,
that the officers are looking after.
Hunting for a Man.
The Herald will say tomorrow: at is prob
able that Charles Marsh, Jr., the nominee for
Secretary OF State on the Democratic ticket
will be given second place on that ticket, S. A.
Abbott having declined to stand for the Lieu
tenant Governorship.
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TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT.
Reforms in the Selection of Officials to be
Urged this Winter.

Reforms in the Selection of Officials TO be
Urged this Winter.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 4.-It has been stated
that an organized effort would be made this
winter by the citizens living in territories to
secure the appointment of territorial officials
from among the residents, inste i'd OF (as is now
the custom) from among outsiders. At the
interior department this move, if such an one
is contemplated, is not regarded as Of much
Importance. AS one official remarked: "There
is not an officer in the territories that there is
not some complaint against; but the trouble is
that the people cannot agree upon any one of
their own number for any of the ofices.'' In
Dakota there is judge to be appointed, but
the members of the bar are SO divided as TO
who shall fill the vacancy that the probability
Is that the secretary of the interior will have
to appoint an outsider. The issue made be-
tween citizens of the territories and outsiders
to fill the local offices is not a new one. The
opinion prevails at the interior department
that there is no just ground for complaint
against the present officials, and II the people
were more united their citizens could secure
large proportion of the officers.
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society of the Army of .he Cumberland.

CINCINNATI, O., Oct 4.-The Society of the
Cumberland, met at the Burnett House to-day.
Among those present were the President OF
the Society, General Sheridan, Generals Rose
Grams, Wood, Logan, Kimball, Miles, Newton,
Carlin, Morgan, Parkhurst and about 150 oth-
ers. The convention was called to order by
the president and after prayer by the chaplain
the reports of the committees were heard. A
resolution was adopted that the committee on
memoirs take the necessary steps to have
sketch OF General Steadman's military career
published in the annual record. After the
appointment Of committees and the acceptance
of invitations from the Chamber of Commerce,
the Duekworth club and tie Lincoln club, the
meeting adjourned.
The society met this evening. Governor
Foster delivered an address of welcome.
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THE PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
The Report of Inspector Fields Investi-
CATION Received in Washington.-Post-
master Goddard TO be Heard.
special Despatch to the press.l

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-The report of In.
spector Field of the Post Office Department,
who has recently made special investigation
oil the affairs of the Portland Post Office with
regard to recent public charges touching the
condition of the office and the conduct of the
Postmaster, was received at the department to-
day. The Postmaster-G General declines to give
it out, or to give a summary Of its contents, on
the ground that it would be unfair to do SO
until Postmaster Goddard has a chance to be
fully heard. 1t is understood that some irreg-
ularities on the part of subordinates are estab-
lished; but as it is not clear that the Postmas.
ter had knowledge upon all such points, he
will be heard.
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WEST INDIES.

Settlement of the Steamer Alps Difficulty
Exaggerated Report of the Late Mas
sacre.
New YORK, Oct. 24-The Haytien Consul
is informed that on the 7th inst. a complete
settlement was made of the affair of the steam
er Alps, which was fred upon at Jeremle, by
Haytien troops. An official list furnished
shows that only twenty persons lost their lives
during the massacre, instead of 1900.
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The New Gables.

New YORK. Oct A.-The Graphic has the
following cable despatch:
l. NDoN, Oct. 24-It is stated in well-inform-
ed financial circles that the two new cable COM
uanles, OF which Alderman dadley and james
Gordon Bennett are respectively the chief pro-
inoters, are about TO be united, and that the
new cables will be laid jointly BY single corr
poyation.
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snow fell here last night, the first of the sea-
son.
HANOVER, N. H., Oct. 24.-Snow has fallen
since O'Clock this morning, and there are no
present indications of its stopping.
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt, Oct. A.-The first
snow of the season began falling at an early
hour this morning, and has continued steadily
since With some rain. At present there are
about two inches and is is Wet sloppy and
disagreeahle,
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srLeuis Matters.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 24-The works OF the Beef
Canning Company in East st. Louis were sold
yesterday by order of court under the fore
closure OF a mortgage of S15S,205. The pur-
chaser was Isaac II. Knox for the bondhold-
ers represented by Alexan der H. White, trus-
tee.
AT the election yesterday for president Of
board of assessors Robert Large, Republican,
was elected over Thomas Ryan, Democrat, by
a majority of 2600. The vote was very light.
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A MAN OF NERVE.
Denth of an Old Army surgeon-An Hnci-
dent i'm the Early History Of Salt lake.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct A-Dr. j. M.
Williams, an old army surgeon, who came to
Salt Lake with Gen. Connors, died in this city
yesterday of apoplexy. He passed through
some trying ordeals in endeavoring to exercise
the rights of an American citizen in Utah.
For daring to claim land in the neighborhood
of this city, as pre-emptor under the United
States law, he was!tied in sack and about to
be thrown into the Jordan river, when he told
his prosecutors he would like to have chew of
tobacco before being drowned like cat. His
cool manner dazed them for moment, and
they parleyed with him. He told them that
he would fight them sngle-handed, with any
weapon they might choose, but they declined,
telling hlm that ne was too good man to be
thrown into the river in a sack, and let him go
on the condition of leaving Utah.
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Massachusetts Veterans at Gettysburg.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Oct. 24-Oue hundred
and thirty veterans from Massachusetts, ar
rived by spec al train this evening. They will
visit the battle field tomorrow aud Friday for
the purpose of designating the important posi-
tions occupied by Massachusetts troops These
points will be marked by suitable tablets, the
Massachusetts, Legislature having made an
appropriation for that purpose.
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PLYMOUTH, Oct. M.-Che grand jury came
in to-day with presehtment against James
Gilmore of Bridgewater for setting fire to the
State work house at Bridgewater, July 7tn.
He was arraigned and plead not guilty. Dis
trict Attorney Burnpus asked for sentence.
George e. Connor, an officer of the workhouse
testified that Gilmore was bad man. passion
self then left the dock, and went upon the
stand, where he addre sed the court In loud
voice saying, II confess | sat fire. was used
badly there. ! was there about a year and was
used mean all the time. did it for the bad
treatment L received, and will take my SEN
tence like man" He was sentenced to 20
years in the State prison.
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The squib Factory pisns,er.

WMKEsBARRE, Pa, Oct. 14-Mary Quinn
and Hattie Moses, two of the victims of yes
terdsy's explosion at Kingston, died this morn
ing, Two others ara lying at the point of
death and praying for dea,h TO relieve them
from their fearful sufferings
D p. m-Lizzie Edwards has Just died, and
James Steele Is not expected 30 live an hour,
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
rmpor,an, Action Of wes,ern .oad..

Important Action of Western Roads.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24.-A circular letter,
signed by all the railroad freight managers of
the lines West OF the Missouri river, except
the Northern Pacific, has been addressed to
the merchants of the Pacific coast to the effect
that If the present rates as to freights be cut
by the Northern Pacific, or il that road should
offer shippers rates lower than those specified
in the special contracts, such reductions would
be promptly met by other lines, no matter
how low the Northern Pacific might 60. At a
meeting of the local agents representing the
Chicago, Atlantic, New York, Erie and West
ern, New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio,
pennsylvania, Michigan Central, Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern roads, it was agreed to
stop the payment of commissions or rebates on
any kind of overland business over their roads,
A circular was also drawn up addressed to To-
cal agents of other Eastern lines, requesting
them to confne the organizations of excursions
to their own lines, as under agreement the
contracting lines would be compelled to oppose
such excursions in every way.
suit Against the Northern Pacific.
New YORK, Oct. ga suit has just been
brought against the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company and an injunction granted from the
Superior Court, restraining defendant fIom is
suing, making or executing further bonds,
mortgage or lien upon its property. The in
junction is returnable Nov. list.
The South Easte N Sued
MONTREAL, Oct. 24-The Rhode Island Loco
motive Co. of Providence has entered an action
for the recovery of four locomotives, valued
at SAC, 900, made for the South Eastern Rail-
road Company aud never paid for. There are
actions now pending against the South Eastern
Company aggregating $SO0,OO0.
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WASHINGTON.
The Cost of Mail Service.


WASHINGTON, Oct, 24-The annual report
of the second assistant postmaster general says
the cost OF transportation OF star steamboat and
railroad routes for the year is $19.234 1893; cost
of the same items. for the year ended june 80.
1882, was $I8 1881 ,052, an increase of $353. .847.
The increase in cost of railroad service is ST.
334,6l6; increase in cost OF steamboat servics,
$33, ,602; decrease in cost of star service, $814-
372; decrease in cost OF the 30th of June was
reduced $252, ,662, or to net sum of 1851 679
by the relet and new service commenced July
l. 1888.
Death of DIR. Leonard ID. Gale.
DR.. Leonard D. Gale died in this city yester-
day aged "a. He was at one time associated
with Professor Morse in the University of the
city of New York, and is said to have brought
to the knowledge of the latter in 1884 discov-
cries in electricity of Prof, Henry, the appli.
cation Of which by Prof Morse to his machine
contributed largely to its success. DIR. Gale
was native of Millbury, Mass. In 1854 he as
sisted Prof. Morse in building the first tele-
graph line between Washington and Bati
more.
A Celebrated Case.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24-Among the cases re-
Gently docketed in the United States Supreme
Court is that of the City of New Orleans vs.
Myra Clark Gaines. 1t is an appeal from the
decree of Judge Billings, which awarded Mrs.
Gainss about two million pollars. The record
in the case is the largest ever submitted to the
bound in one immense volume, which stands
at least two feet high, and weighs over 200
pounds Between the covers of this mammoth
book are 5000 pages of closely written manu-
script, averaging more than $50 words to a
page. The cost of printing this book will be
$4,000, and will make about 1000 pages of
printed matter.
Miscellaneous.
The Department of State has been officially
advised of the evacuation of Lima Tuesday by
the Chilan troops.
The Commissioner of Pensions is soon to re-
organize the special agency service. The
country will be divided into districts Boston
will be the head of one.
Secretary Foger during his visit in New
York will confer with bankers as to the best
plan to be pursued with regard to security for
national bank circulation. Judge Folger
wants the advice of practical men before de-
Gliding what recommendations he will make in
his report.
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LATEST MARINE NEWS.

LEwEs, DEL, Oct. PA terrific Northwest
gale reached here Monday evening and con-
tinued until morning. Three vessels are on
the beach inside the harbor. Schooner Beda-
bedec of Rockland, Me-, is high up on the
beach and full of water.
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SOUTH AMERICA.

Gen. Iglesias Arrives at Lima.
LIMA Oct. "a. Gen. Igesias arrived to-day
and took up his quarters at the palace. He
was received enthusiastically.
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NEW YORK.
National Board Of steam Navigation.

National Board OF steam Navigation.
NEW YORK, Oct. 4-The twelfth annual
meeting of the National Board of Steam Navi-
CATION began to-day at the Metropolitan Hotel,
with e. w. Goold of st. Louis in the chair,
and 9. H. Boyer, Secretary. Among those
present were Hon. 7. q; Hersey, J. B. Coyle
and W. +. Milliken of Portland, Me. The
object of the meeting is to have Congress
revise the present steamboat laws, the first
points looked to being the limiting of liabil-
ties of steamboat owners, and TO have the re-
quired test of kerosene oil reduced to 120
degrees. The session will be coutinaed to-
morrow.
Work of Dissolufe Husbands.
Mrs. Mary Young, who was deliberately
shet yesterday in Brooklyn by her dissolute
husband. Thomas Young, died this morning.
The ball entered the abdomen. In Mrs.
YouDg's ante-mortem statement she said the
shooting was intentional, and her sta atement
was corroborated by her mother
WEST HILLS, L. l., Oct. 24.-Matthew Flem-
ing came home drunk last night and quarreled
with his vile. Fleming seized carving
knife and plunged it into his wife's breast
while she had baby in her arms, inhicting
fatal wound.
Knife Blade i'm his Brain.
Martin Brynes, shiftless fellow, somewhat
addicted to drink, was found dead Monday in
hay loft on Suffolk street. He had been
complaining two days of severe pains in the
head, and it was said that Saturday night he
had been struck with bottle in street row.
An autopsy was held yesterday, when knife
blade was found imbedded two inches in his
brain. 1t had broken off where it penetrated
the skull A friend had bandaged his head
Sunday, but failed to detect the real injury
There is DO clue to the murderer.
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LgBEc, Oct. PA fire last night DESTROYED
the ell of Matthew Dagnon's house. Loss $70O;
no insurance.
Death of Two Leading Citizens.
PREsQUE ISLE, Oct. 24-Hon. II. FL. Downes
prominent lawyer in town died this morning
Judge Downes was born in Calais, Maine, be-
ing son of Deacon Downes, one of the best
known lawyers thirty years ago in Eastern
Maine. Judge Downes was graduate of
Bowdoin. He made Presque Isle his residence
about 1858, where he has since resided. He
was Judge of Probate in Aroostook county for
thirteen years, and man who was generally
respected for his integrity and kindly impulses.
He was about so years of age.
DIxFIELD, Oct. "a Hon. f. G. Harlow a
well known lawyer in Oxford county, died at
his residence in this village last evening. Mr..
Harlow was for many years prominent man
in his county and was favorably known in the
State. He has been member in the Legisla-
ture several times, of the Valuation Commis-
sion and member of the Executive Council
when Hon. Sidney Perham was Governor.
For several years the condition of his health
has been such as to prevent his active partic-
patton in business of any kind. He was SO
years of age.
New Limerick starch Factory Burned.
HoULToN, Oct. "a Charles Randalps starch
factory at New Limerick was burnt last night.
Loss $4,000; no insurance.
Boston Dealers Suffering by our Game
Laws.
BOSTON, Oct. N-Game dealers of Boston
say they will suffer great damage from the
action of the Maine Game Commissioners in
enforcing the law prohibiting the shipment of
game from that State. They stated the Maine
Central g. Piscataquis Railroads, and Boston
& Bangor Steamboat Company, American
Express Company, Boston & Bangor Express
Company and Portland, Bangor and Machias
Steamboat Company have refused to trans
port moose, Caribou deer and partridge from
Maine. Game Wardens say game now is very
plentiful in Maine, and they propose to pre-
vent wholesale slaughter as was done last sea-
son. Wardens are after the man who sent
1000 black ducks TO market last year.
Sons of Temperance.
AUGUSTA, Oct. 24-The annual session of
the Grand Division Sons Of Temperance of
Maine. commenced with Chelsea Division at
o'clock to-day. 6. W. P. Fogler read his an
nual address. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
G.. w. P-Patrick Hayes, Chelsea.
6. SO. F. Glidden, Portland.
G.. G.-H. x. Morrell, Gardiner.
G. c. Stephen Cobb, Chelsea.
G. E.-J. X. Osgood, Gardiner.
G Sd. f. Sheldon, Portland.
P.-S. Graham, Cumberland Mills.
Tomorrow will be the last day of the session
The Case Against j. p. CiIIey.
BosToN, Oct. PA Washington despatch
to the Advertiser gives the following reason
for suspension of j. P. Cilley, pension attorney
of Rockland, Me-:
j. P. Cilsy of Rockland Me-, suspended
upon evidence that he, hearing of proposed
investigation of a pension claim, furnished
witnesses copies of their affidavits filed in sup
port of said claim; informed them that a
special examiner was coming, and requested
them to prepare for an examination.
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SPORTING.

Ross Accepts COnley's Challenge.
PITTsBURe, Oct. M--Wallacs Ross has ac-
cepted Conley's challenge for three mile race
for $1,000 side.
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FINANCIALLY TROUBL ED.

A Philadelphia CIothier Failed.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. A.-The wholesale
clothing b ,use of Stern, Tr.uhman & Co has
failed with liabilities of $4,000.
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THE DOMINION.
Canadian wills Reducing production.

Canadian Mills Reducing Production.
TORONTO, Oct. 24.-At a meeting Of the
manufacturer OF knitted goods and their agents
held here yesterday, it was decided that all the
mills shall reduce their production over 40 per
cent during the next six months.
The Halifax Dynamite Scare.
HALIFAX, Oct. 24-The examination Of
Holmes and Bracken was continued by the
stipendiary magistrate. Evidence was given
by the proprietor of the Parker House and the
City Marshal, also by the torpedo engineer of
the flag ship Northampton and other experts
mite, after which the csse:was adjourned until
Thursday next
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MAINE.
Fire in, Lubee.
Death of Two Leading Citizens.

LyBEc, Oct. PA fire last night destroyed
the ell of Matthew Dagnon's house. Loss $70O;
no insurance
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-24

teachers Of our land. It is one of
the sad defects of the past that our
teachers as class, have been too
little informed on these great prin-
ciples to practically Undue them into
the young minds entrusted to their
care. Prof Thompson impressed us
as man Of original thought, and
thoroughly absorbed in the impor-
lance of his work. He has been
represented to us, as not wholly in
sympathy with free or common
school system, but If there was faint
of this sort in his neighborhood, We
failed to catch it in our intercourse
with him. His earnestness seemed
quite at variance with such an idea
and suggested to us that, if he had
not adopted the methods, still hc
had large amount of the spirit o
the late J. L. Denton, his prede
cessor