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The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

The Chestnut street schoolhouse was open
to inspection yesterday. No statement has
yet been made of the cost of the job. In the
meeting of the Common Council on the 9th
of August, when the order appropriating
$4,000 from the deficiency fund, in addition
to the original appropriation for the repairs,
was under consideration, Mr. Smith asked
if the $2500 asked for would complete the
repairs. Mr. Prince replied that she
thought it would cost $4,000 or $500 more
before they got through, but $500 was
enough to ask for now" Mr.. Smith said
he thought it would take $1,000 more than
already provided for putting in the heating
apparatus. People would like 10 know now
whether the work has been completed with
in the appropriation then authorized, for no
additional appropriation has been made.
1t looks as if the attention called by the
PRESS to the extravagant methods of the
committee had saved the city a few thou
sand dollars. But perhaps the ordinance
forbiddng committees to expend in any
work more than is appropriated has been ig-
nored.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

Since the capital punishment law went in
to effect in this State. four homicides have
been committed. Two of them-those at
Bath and Brewer-belong undoubtedly to
the class of homicides which the law defines
as murder in the fist degree and the penalty
for which is hanging. OF the remaining
two, that in Aroostook county in which one
man shot another in quarrel about a divi-
sion fence will probably turn out case of
manslaughter, while the other-that at vi
nalhaven-was undoubtedly committed by
an insane man. Three of the men con-
cerned in the Bath and Brewer murders
have been arrested and their confessions
make it morally certain that all of them will
be hung. Under the new law the court is
required to fix the day of execution, which
must be between twelve and fifteen months
after sentence. The Governor cannot inter-
fere except by pardon, reprieve or commuta-
ton of sentence. He cannot nulllfy the law
as he could the old capital punishment law,
the execution of which was virtually discre-
tionary with him.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

The microscope has served the Connecti-
cut negro who was suspected of numbering
Rose Clark Amber good turn by showing
that the minute fragments of skin which
were found beneath the finger nails of the
dead woman, and which were probably
scratched from the hand of her murderer in
her desperate struggle for life, must have
come from white man. Unfortunately,
tie microscope is not able to show him
from which particular white man of several
suspected they came, so that che mystery is
yet far from being solved.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

Oae of the witnesses before the Senate
labor committee wants the government to
open an electrical school because there is a
great demand for electricians. But why
should the government stop there. Why
ers have an equal chance, that is, why
should not the government open school of
art? And why should not the government
open schools Of sewing and knitting and en-
broidery for women? Why should men
who want to be electricians have special fa-
vors shown them?
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

Every school house in Louisiana is now
closed and will remain so until next April at
least. insufficient appropriations by the leg
slature and litigation over the proper appli-
cation of those made are the causes. 1t has
taken only six years of Democratic control
to accomplish this
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

AS long as the Mayors friends made a
pretence of defending his course in the mat
ter of the Commercial Street job on the
ground of Jacks and reason, it was perhaps
worth while, in the interest of truth and the
taxpayers, to expose the shallowness of the
imposition. But now that they have aban-
doned any such pretensioh and offer moth
ing but barren scurrility, we leave them
where they have fallen in the ditch the
Mayor dug and cannot cover up.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

A frantic appeal for harmony comes from
the secretary of the Democratic executive
committee of Maryland who expresses
the belief ''that the Democratic party
is in imminent peril of dissolution
The appeal of Gov. Hamilton for honesty is
what has done the mischief.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

an eye for the main chance, keeps scrap
book of all the uucomplimentary things
printed about her husband, which she is to
index for ready reference in seasons of do
nestle unpleasantness. If the politician re-
ferred TO is George a. Pendleton the scrap
book will prove terrible weapon.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

The Augusta, Ga, Chronicle advises the
Democratic House of Representatives to
elect Samuel j. Randall Speaker and let the
tariff alone, declaring that the election of
Mr.. Carlisle or Mr.. Cox will split the party
in all sections and defeat it in 1884 1t be-
comes more and more apparent every day
that tariff for votes is the only kind OF tar
if the Democrats will try to construct.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

TUESDAY MORNING, SEP. 1s.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
cations The name and address of the writer are il
all cases indispensable not necessarily for publica
ton but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

The Democrats of Iowa are finding it diff
ficult work to make Roadway against the
fact that under Republican rule in that
State $2S,0O0,000 of revenue has been col
lected without the loss of single dollar.
The people want to keep the rascals out.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
House ON Newbury st. For Sale.

DRICE 81 $50. VIII accommodate one or two
Il families. Sebago water Conveniently 10
Gated to the Grand Trunk Railway or Portland
Company. A cheap rent for laboring man.
sep12d3Y. WIN. H. JERRIS.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

The opening of the Republican primaries
in New York to all the Republicans who vot-
ed for Garfield in 1880 does not seem to have
harmed the machine to very great extent
Apparently the anti-machine men did not
make the most of their opportunity.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

country that it is again, as in its earlier day,
and under the new conditions, tho party of
political progress and reform.-G. W. Chr
tbs in HdrDerS WeekLu.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

For Sale.

DRICK HOUSE, No. Park Place, containing
ID nine rooms. The above is centrally located
and can be bought at good bargain if applied for
soon. b. SHAW, 1917 Exchange st. sep4eod2w'
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

Very desirable Stand for Hotel, summer
BoardiSg HI use, or Country Home.
FNlHE Homestead of the late Oliver Dow, situated
Il at West Buxton Village, on the Saco River:
brick house and Sd, p barn. stable, wood house. ice
house, sheds &c. The buildings will be sold separ-
ate from the land if desired. For terms &C., apply
to CYRUS f. DAVIS, West Buxton, Maine.
auo22aodtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

House For Sale.

1.-TWO story house. 10 rooms Sebago water, con.
IL venient for two families. VIII rent for ten
per cent on the cost. Located within three minutes
walk of City Hall. Price S28o0. Apply to VIM.
II. FERRIS isen1 2d1Ws
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
Wanted.

II AIDES and Gentlemen. We furnish light. sim
n pie work, sent by mail any distance and pay a
good price when finished; it can be done at home
during leisure hours or as steady work; the work is
easy and rules simpler this is no misrepre sentation;
81 TO SO made daily no canvassing and no stamp
for reply; we have great demand for our work,
and furnish steady employment. For particulars
address j. RUTLAND Il CO.. Manufacturers, Box
2067, Boston, Mass. sep4d1ms
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
Cottage House For $3.50.
For Sale or to Lease,

4 COATED on Waterville street. Contains eight
~ rooms, with Sebago water. Lot 40xS0 feet A
good home for little money. Apply to VIM. H
JERRIS sept1 2d1w&
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
For Sale.

IN Yarmouth Village, the residence of the late Cy-
Il rus f. Sargent, being two story and half Cot
tage with large ell out house, carriage house and
stable in the best repair with steam heating appa-
ratus, hot and cold water and all modern conven-
fences Within five minutes walk of the depot,
churches, post office and high school. With 2Ha
acres highly cultivated land, garden, fruit trees.
&C., &c. Apply in person or by letter. to
CYRUS r. SARGENT,
aug29d1m' Yarmouth, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

EIHE large and convenient store and connecting
Il buildings. erected and occupied by the late X.
A. Chapman, situated near the Grand Trunk depot
in Bethel, Maine. This is the most desirable oca-
ing town of Bethel, if not in oxford County, and a
opportunity is here offered to anyone desiring
first class location for Country business Address
G. G. CHAPMAN, Portland, Me. sepSd4w
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

The Macedonian cry has gone out from
the Ohio Democrats to Congressman Black
burn of Kentucky to come over and help
them. The only way he can help them is
by taking along with him large delegation
of Kentucky voters.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
LOST AND FOUND.
ScAW Stolen

LNROM Dyer's dock, about week ago. ANY per,
IL son giving information in regard to it will be
rewarded by the dock company. sep12dtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18


ONE of the best farms in the County OF Cumber-
W land, situated in Cape Elizabeth, known as the
"Brooks Farm will be sold at great bargain. s.
L. CARLETON, Atty at Law, $50 Middle st. Port
and, Me. mar8dtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
DIAMOND ISLAND.
TWIN COTTAGE
FOR SALE.

TN the most desirable location at FERRY BEACH
Il within two minutes walk of the BAY VIEW
HOUSE. Very convenient for one two families.
Beautiful beach and scenery For price and partic-
ulars, inquire Of w. s. BENNETT, Saco Me.
inf diff
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
w ANTED.

A GENTS wanted. Apply to NJ. H.STYLD&, No.
"a 50t Fore street, over Doten's Mill.
sepl0 d2w*
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
wanted,
Wanted,
wanted.

A GIRL well recommended. Must be good
tA cook and laundress. Apply to j. P. BAX-
TER, 81 Deering ST., City. sep12dtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18

Mr. Hendricks says he found the Iowa
Democrats hopeful, They must have ma
lures as buoyant as Mark Tapley's.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
Farm For Sale or To Let.

EEOUSE corner Carleton and Bracket Sts., for
II merly occupied by Joshua Hobbs. Inquire of
JOHN p. HOBBS,
ap7dH NO. 80 Market Street.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
WANTS.

Male Night Nurse Wanted
At Maine General Hospital.
sepl7 diff
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
Cook Wanted.
WanIGM.
Wanted.

A FIRST-CLASS tin plate and sheet iron work
"A er. Steady work BY the year and good wages
paid. WOOD, BISHOP q Co, Bangor, Me.
seplb div
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-18
Wanted.

EXPERIENCED Operators on Wilcox Gibbs
II Straw Sewing Machines for the Winter of
1884. Address CARROLL q CO., Matteawan,
New York. sep14d2w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17
The Detective Cases.
NOLLE PROSEQUIS ENTERED IN TWO OF THE CASES

NOLLE PROSEQUIS ENTERED IN TWO OF THE CASES
AGAINST CooNEs.
This morning, In the Criminal Court, Col A. H.
Jackson, counsel for ex-Detective j. W. Coomes
called the attention Of the court to the remaining
cases against Mr.. COOmeS.
The court remarked that he could not be bothered
with the cases every morning.
Mr.. Taggart remarked that he would cut the mat
ter short by entering nolle prosequis in lRse No
1862, charging misconduct in Office and case No
ID 693, charging extordOn under color OF Office
These were predcated On the same state OF facts as
the indictment under which COOmes had been tried
and acquitted.
The court directed the entry to be made
There were seven Indictments against Mr. COomes
He has been tried and acquitted on three, which
were consolidated, and as two more were disposed
him are those In which he Is indicted jointly with
all the ex-detectives on the charge OF compromis-
ing felony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17
The Swami Estate.
THE WIDOW OF THE Ex-GOvERNoR SETS FORTH HxR
CLAIM IN COURT.


CLAIM IN COURT.
In the case Of Jane Byrd Ferguson ct al against
Josephine A. Swami ct al (bill for Injunction and
to declare trusts, Messrs Merrick and Norris for
Mrs Swami, have fled her answer and also cross
bill She states that In June, 1878, she married
Gov. Swami, who died July oath, 1885, that on June
Sd, 1873, before the marriage, he conveyed certain
furniture and chattels in Newport and real estate
In Newport and washington, to complainant and
himself, to pass to her possession In the event OF
her surviving him. She claims that on the death
OF Mr.. Swami she became the owner thereof
She charges that Jane Byrd Ferguson and
others have taken possession Of the property
She submits that the declaration OF trust under
which they lay claim Is void, and Is revoked by the
marriage settlement. She submits that she holds
check or draft OF Governor Swami for $4,000
given october 1873 for value, which she did not
present for payment at his request and that this is
charReable to the estate but the personal estate Is
Insufficient to pay 1t. she denies that the VIM Of
the deceased is valid one. and claims that she is
entitled to her dover interest In the estate She
asaD that decree be made giving her the furniture
and chattels and the properly at Newport; that an
account be taken OF the amount OF damages s,ls-
tained by her by the unlawful detention OF the
property; that the declaration OF trust be decreed
null and void; that an account OF the property
real and peraonal-be taken, and that dover be as
signed her, and that she recover the amount OF
checks, &C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17
General Foreign News by Cable Te.
GaV.
COMING EXECUTIONS m -R

COMING EXECUTIONS N IRELAND.
DUBLIN, Dec 17.-Peter Wade has teen sentenced
TO oe hanged on January 10 for the murder OF Mr..
Quinn, at Rathfarnham. county Dublin. The pr1s.
oner stated that he belonged TO secret society
whose orders he ooeyed. Earl Spencer, lord .ieu-
pr1eve OF the sentence OF Poole. the murderer 0c
John Kenny, and he viii be hanged Tomorrow.
CAPITAL AND LABOR IN FRANCE
LILLE. FRANCE. Dec. I'm Meline minister ~
agriculture, delivered an address at q meeting OF
agricuturists on saturday upon the QUESTION OF
Mene said that he hoped that Francs W"ad
nothing TO do with the war between capital ana
labor. A good understanding between worKmem
success and prosperity. while discord and hatred
formed the principal obstacle TO reform and pro.
among those who Labor"
SOCIALISTS ARRESTED FOR coMpLIcrrY IN A MuRprR.
vienna. Dec 1s.-An inventory of the property OF
the comm sSary OF police who was shot at f1orids.
dorf on saturday night. disclosed a menaclng lec-
ter, together with a small wooden gallows to which
was attached label, on which was inscribed: 1--WE
will soon hang you to IT." Three socialists have
been arrested on the charge OF completely In tho
murder.
LIKELY TO BE EXPELLED FROM SPAIN.
BARCELONA, Dec. ia foreigner has been aH.
rested here for attempting TO excite hostile Demon
strations against the Crown Prince OF Germany Ie
is expected that the prisoner Will be expelled nom
Spain.
NEWSPAPER PROSECUTION IN SPAIN.
MADRID Dec. l1.-Et POrpinor (newspaper) WIN
be criminally prosecuted for publishing ON Satur.
DAY last the radical manifesto issued by RUN
Gorilla.
CHINA PRorITrATISG THE TREATY powERs.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 1.-THE North China Nesrs nun.
fishes the text OF secret
Admiral PengY Lin 10 the president OF the Chinese
board OF and the imperial replies thereto IL -
clear fron perusal OF these documents that tho
Marquis Tseng has been Instructed TO propitia&0
the treaty powers, and TO appeal TO their assist-
ance TO maintain order I'm the interest OF CON.
merce
SENIOR sAGAsTA ELECTED
LONDON, Dec. IA Madrid dispatch to the TInee
says that Senor Sagasta has been elected pre<ddenS
OF the congress, the lower chamber OF the corta0
A fragile nodns girerdf appears TO have been ten,
porarfly arranged between the liberals and -
government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17
EXCITEMENT IN A COLORADO TOWN.

n.
DENVER, Col, Dec. I7.-At Durango Col early
this morning several burglars, headed by q negro
known as big Ike" picked the lock of the door OF
Tie oank OF Durando he negro entered the building
while the Others remained outside. Tllree citizens
who were watching the bank, having been norffed
OF the INTENDED robbery, started 10 capture the
negro The negro drew revolver ami fired, killing
Bruce Hunt, a furniture dealer and son OF ex-GoS.
Hunt. The robbers then made their escape.
although shot at several times The town Is Wild
with excitement ana the citizens are ready 70 shoot
any OF the robbers. should they be founu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

ALBANY. y. Y, Dec. 1.-THE Hudson river A
frozen over, and the ice Is from 10 lpches In
thickness. the greatest depth being between Kin
dernook and CoNsackie The tug Ellen NJ Roam ar
rived from New York last night She was the last
boat through, and navigation In the upper Hudson
is entirely suspended. The icemen have already
Staked out fields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17
The Rise i'm Oregon Tramscontinental
Stock.

NEW YORK, Dec 17.-It IS stated on the street.
mat Fred Billings has severed his connection with
tne oregon Iranscontinental C, mpany. Ralston.
OF the Farmers Loan and Trust company has been
appointed 10 act on the oregon Transcontinental
investigation committee with Fabri and Endfcort
1he rlse In oregon TranSconrfnental this morning
was on report that the oregon Transcontinental al
statement VIII show assets OF between $e2OO0,OOO
and S 600 0o0 all liabilities IL has snce been
aifgeQ That this report was stated by members OF
Tue Old bear clique, Who have gone In for turn ON
the bull side
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

Rev George Norris, Presbyterian minister. AGED
75 years. residing In Baltimore died Yesterday nom
inhaling Illuminating gas, having blown It out on
retiring.
A dispatch nom Santa Fe says aThe Navajo IN
dians are leaving the reservation and running on
StOckn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17
The Tonquin Question.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Paris correspondent Of -
Tunes states that the Marquis Tseng IN an intSF.
view said he wished 10 distinctly afrTn that China
would break on ofcial relations with France m ~
troops OF the latter government took posses<1on 6
either Bac-Ninh or S0ntay He said he should -
Joice TO see Prime Minister Ferry 60 to London an1
ter, on the Tonquin matter He said: STh0re r.
not much time left, and sincerely trust thaf II
Ferry VIII ind some dis1nterested party who fs -
titled TO ask OF each nation those conceSaons VhSx
We are not inclined TO make DIRECTLY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17
The Marakers.

BALTIMORE. Dec l7-virvinia sixesL p,.6
Caroline SKIES old. lossl bid to-day. 40
v, ,BALIiMokE. Dec 1;-Cotton dull--miAd1aur- 49,
Flour STEADY anc quiet-How1rd- street s66 ,S0@Z3P
super. 300aS 50. do. extrs. 375sz rs: do S...ns
d. DO EiS ., brands .sss co Patapsoo fsmiis a..
quiet; western higher and firm: souther1Sn1 ~
90 amber llAl. .l5; No. Maryland no. -
winter red spot. l0esssl.Os5s; Jsnusrx'
February. tl2Asal Is; March. La bid: ~ ~ n
dull; southern white, ssssS: soust6ss- - g
ruary; 62ss.d2f: March, CAV hid; NsS. ~ :;
white 4oaz2; 90. mixnG S0na0. p-~s>S
Hye etoooY, 6da6S. Haf 16nxv w3<S 49,
loo, loo ac.is,o9s - au4 - -, IL.
sshogldsss chou -; i do - - sx
ssssmsry: asssa EeeS - ~: r, =. H
Rio csrgoes ordinafy = - 49, 01-
s,esmer.cotton s6eodE, H>oi7 !. |-,
10 bushels 6hiJnne1
ouahes: corn. 1l2,U06 fU< 14, -. s<ll1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

The Norway Iron works. at South Boston. Ns~
have been sold 70 company at the head a Wn7sR
Is MT George I. King The price paid is "a 20 Il
AT Binghampton. N. Y. Messrs D. NJ ana n
Halbert, wholesale and retail dealers Ia cirr 49,
ned an assignment to-day, fol- the benefit a o.
tos In the county clerks o1Iice there Their NM
Is due 70 stock speculation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17
Failure i'm New York.


NEW YORK. Dec. 17.-Lane q Son, produce COM
mission merchants. 80 Broad street, have suspended.
With liabilities under $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

THE BODIES OF De LONG AND PARTY.-Secretary
Chandler received the following telegram this MORN
Ing from Minister Hunt, at st. Petersburg: "Harber
telegraphs from 1rkutsk to-day arrived from Ja-
kutsk in 10 days. Military hOnorS paid bodies on
departure from JakutSk. Bodies received here by
city authorities and geographical society OF east
Siberia. Bodies now lying In catafalque in public
square. VIII leave Friday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

KING ALFoNsos SpEECH.-In his speech opening
the Spanish cOrtes, King Alfonso said that negotia-
tlons had been opened with the United States,
Cuba and Porto Rico to enter that powerful mar
ket' 1t Is learned at the State department that
tnlS statement has no reference to any specific
treaty but to the fact that the opening trade with
these countries has been talked OF for some time,
without, however, any definite course OF action
being decided upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

GOVERNMENT RICRRTs To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., $727 ,2S3. 80; customs $4s7. .2SaS1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

A WASHINGTON CoNsC1ENCE-The Acting Secre-
tary OF the Treasury to-day received a conscience
contribution OF $40 from an unknown resident OF
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

SENTENCED TO DISMISSAL From THE NAvY-The
record OF the courtmartial ordered by Rear Ad-
miral Baldwin in the case OF Ensign Edwin w.
Nash, T. S. NJ Gunior grade), charged with scandal
GUS conduct tending to the prejudice of discipline
and good ORDER has been received at the Navy de-
partnent. The court sentenced Ensign Nash to be
dismissed from the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

MR. JOHN JAMESON, the assistant superintendent
OF the railway mail service, has returned from an
Official trip to Portland, oregon. having success
fully settled the difficulty about the distribution OF
mail at that point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

NORTH CAROLINA MOONsHINERS.-The commits
sloner of internal revenue was informed to-day Of
the capture and destruction of two Illicit distil-
lerleS and 400 gallons OF beer, III Lenor county,
North Carolina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

The U. S. steamer Pensacola arrived at Batavia
yesterday, on her way to the United States.
STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF RULEs.-The ''visitingr
rules In the Treasury department are very rigidly
enforced. An assistant chief of a prominent d.
vision, who had been in the department twenty
five years. went into the corridor the other day to
point out the direction OF the cash room to his wife
and lady friend, and upon returning to his desk
found on 1t q card directing him to report to the
Secretary for disobeying the rules in leaving his
desk on matters not connected with public bust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

Mr.. soTHLDo, the newly appointed charge
d'affaires OF the Venezuelan government, pre-
sented his credentials to the Secretary Of State on
Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-17

CAPT. HowGATEs CAsE-War department Off
Gals state that the public structures upon the de-
partment for the continued liberty Of Capt. How
gate are unwarranted. He is an escaped prisoner
1rom the civil authorities, and the War department
Is no more responsible for his being at liberty than
1t was for his escape.