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AUGUSTA.
The Testimony in the Reforrn
School Investigation.
COMMITTEE HARD AT WORK ON THE
STATUTES.

Especial Despatch to the Press.1
AUGUSTA, Jan. 10.
Mr. Heath of Augusta, today introduced an
order in the House to print Eve hundred copies
OF the testimony taken by the committee ap-
pointed to investigate the Reform School
The order on Mr.. Heath's motion was tabled.
The testimony covers about seven hundred
pag of manuscript, and will make a volume
of some two hundred printed pages. There is
considerable anxiety to see the testimony, and
the order will undoubtedly receive a passage.
ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES.
The same gentleman also introduced bill
which provides that in all cases when death is
caused by negligence under such circumstan
ces as would have authorized an action for
damage for personal injury then the admins
traitor of such deceased person may collect of
such negligent party just and equitable dama-
ges for the benefit of.the widow or the next of
kin. As the law now stands widow or next of
kin of employees of corporations who are killed
through the negligence or carelessness of their
employers have no right of action. Mr..
Heath's bill is drafted from what is known as
Lord Campbell's act of 1874, as modified by
the laws Of New York and nearly every Stat6
in the Union. Bill was laid on the table to be
prinsed. 1t win doubtless become law.
THE REVISION OF THE STATUTES.
The committee on revision Of the statutes
held meeting this afternoon. They are ex-
amining the work very critically line for line
andahave got over as far as the Goth page. The
many suggestions of Judge Goddard make the
duties of the committee very laborious. At
future sessions the committee can accomplish
much more as most OF the changes are in the
first part of the statutes.
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NEW YORK.
reduction Of Telegraph Rates.

Reduction Of Telegraph Rates.
New YORK, Jan. 19.-On Jan. 20, the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph Company will make %
cents Its max imum rate for message of ten
words between any of its offices in New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Connecticut, New York City and the south
eastern part OF Maine. Orders have already
been given to reduce the present rates of 80,
80, 40 and 30 cents TO the 25 cent rate.
The Telegraph War.i
The application of Attorney General Russell
for leave to bring action to vacate the charter
of the Mutual Union Telegraph Company, was
up to-day in the Supreme Court. The Attor-
Dey General seeks TO bring this action in the
the name of the people upon the relation of
w. III. Cameron and Jay Gould. The suit was
r'gioally brought in the Superior Court but
the order granting leave to bring the action
was denied by Judge Arnoux upon a technical
ity. Arguments are being heard.
Owing TO the difficulty in ascertaing who are
legal owners of the $l5, 100000 of Western Un-
ion stock referred to in The decision of the
keep transfer books closed until the 25th inst
He Blew Out the Gas.
Arthur Scholfeld, SO years old, resident of
Boston, was found dead in his room this morn
ing at ST. Stephens Hotel. 1t is supposed his
death was due to asphyxia, from inhaling gas.
Railroad Officials Arrested for Man
slaughter.
Troy, Jan. 19.-Warrants charging man
slaughter in the second degree were issued to-
day for the arrest of James Crandell, superin-
tendent of the Troy & Boston r. R., Richard
j. Bennett, train dispatcher, Henry L. VIM
ard, conductor Of train No. 6 and Charles r.
Killingbeck, engineer who have been found
guilty OF criminal carelessness by the coroners
jury which investigated the recent accident at
Melrose, Rensselaer, Co., 10Th ult, by which
Frank G. Mundage and John Riordan of Pitts-
field, Mass, lost their lives
Murderers Sentenced.
MIDDLETowN. Jan. 19.-John Karlston,
convicted yesterday of murder for killing of
Felix MrCarthy was to-day sentenced to Sing
Sing prison for life.
Bernardo Cassiano, convicted of murder for
for killing Salvatore Rocca last October was
sentenced to be hung at Goshen, Feb. 90.
A Sleepy Switch Tender.
SYRACUSE, Jan. 19-The Cincinnati express
going east at fonr o'clock this morning dashed
into freight train on the main track at East
Syracuse, Harry Stimp, and Harvey Emmons,
were injured but not fatally. No passengers
were hurt. The damage to rolling stock and
freight considerable. The accident was the re-
suit of a switch tender being asleep on duty.
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XLVII CONGRESS--2d Session
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
Mr.. Sewall, from the committee on military
affairs, reported adversely the bill to author
iZe the Secretary of War to establish home
Tor INDECENT soldiers and sailors in Kansas
Mr. Harrison, from the committee on terri
tories, reported bill TO au thorize the county
OF Yankton, Dsk., to issue bonds.
Mr. Hale presented the credentials of his
colleague, Mr.. Frye, reelected Senator from
Maine, which were read and filed.
The postoffice appropriation bill was taken
up.
Mr.. Plumb said he would ask the Senate to
dispose of the bill today.
AT O'Clock the tariff bill came up but was
temporarily postponed.
Mr. Lapham offered an amendment to the
post office appropriation bill making the post
age on flower seeds one-half cent per ounce.
This was ruled out upon point of order as
new legislation.
Mr. Lapham then called for the regular or.
der, the tariff bill.
Mr.. Plumb moved to postpone it to continue
the consideration of the postal appropriation
bill. Lost.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the tariff bill.
Mr. Morrill, asked and obtained unanimous
consent TO reserve the paragraph covering un-
polished cylinder, crown and common window
glass for further consideration by the commit
tee
Mr.. Vance submitted calculation to show
that the duty Q llected on imported window
glasssin 1882 was ST. ia 900 and that a result
OF the tariff about $3 5 900 was added to the
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Gloucester Fish Market.

Georges Codhsh-Market firm; Fales of prime new
fish at 81 and S53s P qtl for large and medium;
old stock held at S6s4 GS7 for large Georges;
Georges cured Bank at of good quality have sold at
S6A and Sb14 for cutting. Dry, ured Bank at
@S7 y oil for large and S514 for med. \. F. Cod
fish at 81 ~ dtl.
Cusk at S51s y qtl. Haddock s414, Hake s3sA,
Pollock S31a slack salted do S4i4 % qt.
Boneless and prepared fish 51a to 615 G % h for
lower grades and to &c for genuine Goldfish. New
Smoked Halbut 12c y ID; Smoked Salmon at l7c;
Scaled Herring at 2hc y box: No at 22c; tucks
1Sc. Smoked Alewives 81 P hundred.
AIaekerel at S15a S16, Sl2GS13 and S915 GS1O
p bbl for ls, rs, and 3s.
Herring-We quote new round Shore 81 akGS5 q
bbl.; choice Nova Scotia split S6i4 medium do at
S4ha; small do S4;Bay OF Fundy gibbed S31A Nova
Scotia do S3A Labrador S7L2.
Trout at Sl41a " bbl; Pickled Goldfish S71s Had
dock S615, Halibut Heads S315, Tongues Sf21z:
Sounds Sl21s, Tongues and Sounds at Sl21S, Ale
wives so; Swordfsh none; Halifax Salmon s220
S23 California do Si9; Newfoundland do S27G29;
Shad Sl11a; Fines SIG.
Fresh Halibut-Last sales, small lots of Georges,
at ! 8 and 914e v ID for white and gray.
Frozen Herring-None on the market.
Market Fish-To-day's sales at S61@ y cwt. for
steak Goldfish, S4ls for msrkst do and 4 for had
dock; fresh tongues 10c % b.; Goldfish checks &c y
ID.
Pure Medicine Oil 81 25 p gal, crude do a. SOC,
Blackish Oil 65c Cod do Acc; Shore do at 45o;Por-
gle do 44d45c.
Porgie scrap. SIS y ton: Fish do s12;Liver do SO;
Medicine Oil Livers 60c y bucket do ordinary 40
Gl6Cc.
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MAINE LEGISLATURE.
: SENATE.

SENATE.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 10.
bill was presented to authorize the sale or
lease Of the Knox and Lincoln railroad.
bill was presented to authorize the Knox
and Lincoln company to change its location in
Thomaston and extend it in Rockland.
Several petitions were presented for con-
stitutional prohibitory amendment.
A bill was presented to enable railroad cor
porations to aid in construction of branches.
Ought to pass was reported on the following
bills:
: To fix the salary of the county attorney of
Knox county at 5000.
To increase the capital stock of the Pepper-
ell Manufacturing Company.
Authorizing the city of Augusta to apply
certain bequests of L. w. Lithgow to library
and reading room purposes.
To incorporate the East Lamoins Water
Company.
To amend the city charter OF Auburn.
The order compelling boot and shoe manu-
board is used was tabled.
HOUSE.
A large number of petitions were presented,
asking for a prohibtory amendment; also for
change of the divorce laws
The following bills were presented:
To restore the salary of the judge of the
superior court of Kennebec county to $1,000
Petition for a charter for log driving COM
pany on Passadumkeag stream.
To enable the receiver of the Hallowell bank
to close business.
To provide remedy for injuries causing
DEATH
For an amen iment of the charter of the
Maine Wesleyan Seminary and FemaleCollege
to simplify the government of the same.
An additional section to chapter 81 of the
revised statutes, relating to railroads, so as to
limit freight charges.
For amendment of section 4, chap. 81, re-
shall be completed.
Resolve on education and taxation.
To provide for the general distribution of
weather indications through our State.
Order for amendment of the insolyent law
so as to provide Tor the dismissiOn of cases not
prosecuted with reasonable diligence.
For better protection of debtor and creditor
in claims against estates of deceased persons.
For taxation of dogs.
For organization of religious and moral as
sociations under the general law
For the change of insolven+ laws so that four
mouths named in which conveyances made
cording the same.
Both branches ad ourned to Monday morp-
ing at II o'clock. This does not indicate
lack OF diligence in legislative matters as COM
mittees are hard at work and nothing would
be gained by session tomorrow Everything
points to a hard working but short session with
a final adjournment by the first of March
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"Rebecca's Triumph" is to be presented at
Union Hall, Ferry Village, next Wednesday
and Thursday evenings by the young people
for the benefit of the lecture course.
The school in the Pond Cove district has
been closed for three weeks, in consequence Of
the severe sickness of the teacher, Mr.. Welt.
At the annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid
Society of Ferry Village good sum of money
was donated to the Reform Club to aid them in
their work. The President was presented with
a handsome quilt the work of the member.
The following officers were elected:
President-Mrs. Mary e. Talbot
Vice President-Mrs. Rachel Jewett.
Secretary-Mrs. Ridley.
Treasurer-Mrs. G. f. Henley.
Last Wednesday evening there assembled at
the schoolhouse in Knightville large delega-
tion of the leading citizens to take steps look
ing to the immediate introduction of Sebago
water into the town. The meeting was called
to order by Mr. Webster and the merits of
such movement discussed, after which sever
al committees were raised, viz:-Committee to
confer with the Portland Water Company
Messrs. w. f. Eaton, Smith Bryant and Capt.
VIM. Sinnett; Committee to confer with like
committee from Ferry and Point villages, Lii
gonia, Turner's Island and the Depot-Messrs
John A. Niliiken and Chas. S. Talbot. These
committees are appointed to map out course
of procedure which will obtain the desired re-
suit.
Washington Camp No. 2, P. o. s. of A, of
Ferry Village, have elected and installed the
following officers for the ensuing term;
Presdent-Geo. w Stone.
Vice President-Eben Simonton.
". of II. and CO. t. Robertson.
Treasurer-Robert Paige.
Financial Secretary-Niles Nelson.
Recording Secretary-Wm. Allen.
Conductor-Wm. III. Turner.
Inside juard-H. McIntire
Outside Guard-C. johnson.
Chaplain A. Parsons
Past President N. B. Knight
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another Large Hotel Burned

QUINCY, H., Jan. 19.-The Quincy House,
one of the largest hotels in this city, was
burned this morning The fire was discovered
by one of the guests on the third floor. Many
guests were in the dining room and a large
number still asleep. Men, women and children
rushed into the street, few waiting to dress,
and although the fire progressed rapidly no
lives were lost. Katie Butler, one of the SER
wants, was badly burned about the head and
face, her clothing having caught fire. but her
injuries are not considered serious VIM.
Stockelback. policeman, fell down stairs and
broke his leg. There were in the hotel about
fifty boarders, fifteen transient guests and
about forty-two servants. Nearly all the
guests and boarders lost everything The
building was owned by J. L. Morris and valued
at $4,000. 1t was leased by G. P. Fay, who
$4,000 1t was four stories high and ITO by
200 feet in size. The fire caught from defec-
tive fiue
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WASHINGTON.
The Mississippi River improvements

The Mississippi River improvements.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
Mr.. Herschel of Holyoke, Mass, hydraulic
engineer and member of the board of railroad
commissioners OF Massachusetts, was exam
ined by the special Mississippi river commit
tee. He contended that the outlet theories are
totally Obstructive of the river channels. The
plans, theories and work of the Mississippi
River Commission were approved by him and
their labors given his emphatic endorsement.
Hung for Murder.
Charles Shaw. negro boy, was hanged to-
day for the murder of his sister, Susan Ann
Car or.
Another Juror Briber Indicted.
Frank E. Shaw was today indicted by the
grand jury on a charge of endeavoring to cor
ruptly influence Edwin D. Doniphan, juror
III the first star route trial, to favor Stephen
w. Dorsey, one of the defendants. Dickson's
case is the only one of the star route jury cases
now remaining to be considered by the grand
jury.
Funeral Of Congressman Shackelford.
The funeral of Representative John W.
Shackelford OF North Carroll ia was held at 10
O'Clock this morning at his lodgings here, and
was conducted by Rev. f. w. Power, chap
lain of the House. The remains were taken to
the depot of tho Batomore and Potomac Rail-
road and removed to Richland, N. O.. where
ihterment will be made. A Congressional del
egation, appointed yesterday, accompanied the
remains.
All but Four Navy Yards to be closed.
Inquiry as to the probability of the closing
of any navy yards leads to the certain conclu-
sion that on the 3lst OF March all the navy
yards will be closed except those at Norfolk,
New York, Washington and Mare Island, ow-
ing to deficiency of the appropriations fer
their maintenance under the nayals appropria-
ton act of August 5, 1882.
In Favor of Abrogating the Hawaiian
Treaty.
National board of trade today adopted a res
olution fayoring the abrogation of the recipro-
city treaty with the Hawaiian Islands
The Star Route Trial.
In the star route trial today the court refus-
ed to allow certain paper in evideuce, but
Ingersoll was persistent and repeatedly at
tempted to read it. Finally the court called
for order and exclaimed with warm b., 81 will
not hear another word on the subject. I shall
interpose with physical force to arrest this dis
order" This stern injunction had its effect
and quiet was restored.
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THE TARIFF BILL.

Republican Representatives Decide to
Give it the Preference until Disposed OF.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Caucus of Republi-
can representatives was held Immediately af-
ter adjournment today. ltobeson presided and
Miller of Pennsylvania was secretary. Speak
er Keifer offered resolution which in effect
declared the Republicans of the House would
proceed to consider the tariff bill Tuesday
next Immediately after the naval appropriation
bill shall be disposed of, and that it shall have
preference over all other legis alton excepting
appropriation bills until brought to vote. Res
olution was adopted.
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Cape Elizabeth.

The ice houses of d. W. Clark & Co.. at
Turner's Island, have been shut down the past
week owing to un unfortunate break in the
machinery.
The amount of money expended on Vaughan's
bridge by this town between the years 1866
and 1881 has been $25, ,36S.O5, an average annu-
al expenditure of $939 50.
The Sentinel says that there is a rumor float
ing through the air that the large fish firm of
Messrs. G. A. Dyer Co., of this city, intend
locating at Ferry Village.
Capt. Dutton of the English steamer Sar-
dinian, breaches al he Methodist church In
Knightyille to-morrQw evening.
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THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, JAN. 20.

PSYCHOLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR 1HE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFF cE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington. ID G..
Jan 20, A. M.
For New England.
Cloudy weather with light rain or snow, varia-
BILE winds mostly northwesterlv, stationary or
higher temperature, generally lower pressure.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
Barometer is highest in the Missouri valley
and low in Lake Superior region and lowest in
Texas. Rain has fallen in all the Southern
States and rain or snow in the Middle States
and New England. Northwesterly winds pre-
vail west OF the Mississippi river aud north
essterly in the Atlantic coast States. The tenn
perature has fallen west of the Mississippi,
risen in lower lake region ana has fallen slight
ly in the South Atlantic States. A cold wave
of vast exi ent covers the entire country from
the Pacific to the Mississippi river. 1t will
move slowly to the eastward during the day.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Narrow Escape of the Esmeralda Com

Narrow Escape Of the Esmeralda Com
pany.
New YORK, Jan. 19.-The Post says: A
telegram to the Madison Square Theatre an
nounces that the west bound train of the
Central Pacific Railroad was wrecked this
morning at Colfax about 55 miles west of
Sacramento. Several persons were killed and
injured, and an ambulance train with physi-
clans and assistance for the sufferers was i'm
mediately despatched from Sacramento Thir-
teen members of the Madison Square Theatre
Esmeralda Company who open at Baldwin's
Theatre, San Francisco, next Monday night
were upon the train. They were travelling in
special Pullman attached to the rear of the
train and escaped injury with the exception of
being generally bruised and shaken up They
were to have played in Sacramento tonight.
The second telegram announces that special
engine has been chartered TO transport the
company and baggage 10 that point.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
$780, 900 Worth of Cotton Burned

$50, 900 Worth OF Cotton Burned.
LAWRENCE, Jan. 19.-Fire occurred in the
card room of No. Atlantic Mills this forenoon
destroying over $4,000 worth of cotton. The
fire which originated from friction of machin-
cry was subdued by the mill fire department.
More Money for Harvard College.4To
Boston, Jan. 19.-It is rumored that citi-
zen of Cambridge proposes to endow Harvard
College with $3.50 600 for the erection of new
dormitory, the rooms of which shall be rented
for fifty dollars year.
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FRIGHTFUL DISASTER.
Tremendous Powder Explosions
in Holland.
FORTY LIVES LOST AND GREAT
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 29.-Three explosions
took place today in gunpowder mandatory
in the town of Meridian, where nearly all the
houses were unroofed by the conclusions. The
neighboring towns and villages are much dam
aged. The loss of life is unknown, but it is
feared that forty persons persisted. The explo-
sion was heard in this city, which is eight
miles distant from Meriden. Windows in the
eastern suburbs of Amsterdam were broken.
Twelve bodies victims of the explosion have
been discovered. 1t appears twelve workmen
were in the building at the time of the explo-
sion. The town is greatly damaged and the
inhabitants are leaving their houses. No fear
of further explosion.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.

Sentenced for Adultery.
LEWISTON, Jan. 49, Earl d. Robertshaw, who
eloped from Lowell with the wife of Geo. W.
Swallow, was sentenced to-day to one year in
States prison for adultery Mrs. Swallow has
returned to her home.
Four Years fer Burglary.
LEWISTON, Jan. 19.-Frank Davis, convicted
of burglary from j. A. Bucknam & Co.'s
store in Mechanics Falls, was sentenced to-day
to four years in State prison.
Killed While Coasting.
BIDDEFoRD, Jan. 19.-Eddie, II years old
son of Joseph G. Hepworth was fatally injured
last night while coasting.
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ssnow Blockade in the Northwest.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 19.-The hardest SNOW storm
of the winter prevaied here last Eight. The
ii; stings and Dakota road is biockeded at
Glencoe. The Breckinbridge train is showed in
near Morris. Orders have teen issued not to
sell tickets on the Western branch of the
Omaha road beyond Mapkatee and the proba-
biities are the line will be closed beyond that
point.
CEDAR RAPIDS, ia, Jan. 19.-Trains on the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Rail-
road have been abandoned and those on the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul road have
beer delay ed By snow Thermometer 2e0 be-
low.
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 19.-The worst snow
storm OF The season prevailed the last twenty
four hours throughout Minnesota and eastern
Dakota. The thermometer here tonight is 20'
below and lalling, Throughout Minnesota
and Dakota the Temperature is from Is to so
below.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Portland Daily Wholesale Market.

PORTLAND, Jan. 10.
There is no change to note here in Flour, but
for the season trade is very satisfactory and prices
are firmly held with an upward tendency; from the
lowest point which about ten days ago, millers
have advanced prices fully SOC on Michigan and
Winter Wheats, and Zoe on Spring wheais. In
Provisions, Pork is stronger with rates higher on
backs. which are scarce The But er market is less
active and we quote decline of lie on all grades.
Sugars generally quie, but rmer at yesterday,s
figures. Messina and Palermo Oranges are selling
3 Co@3 25 y box.
Ihs following are lo-dsy's quotations Of Flour.
Grain. Provinons. &C.
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l,aree Fire in Portland. Oregon.

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 19-Fre this
morning destroyed Corbett and McLeay's
wholesale grocery house The stores of Knapp
Burrell & Co., and Fleiseher, Mayer & Co.,
adjoining were damaged by smoke aud water
Coroett & McLsay's loss is $4,000.
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Reading Railway Sued for Commissions.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19-Alexander Nc
Evan, noted English fnancier, has brought
suit against the Reading Railway Company
to recover $343, 900 commissions for negotiating
over $34 100000 of the companies bonds since
1890. so
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MARINE NEW S.

British Steamer Damaged in Gale
LONDON, Jan. 19.-The st. Duaston expert
enced a gale the 18th ipst., and the chief Off
Ger was drowned and five sailors injured The
ma'nmast was broken off by the deck and the
cargo in the holds is damaged. Steamer has
been docked.
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Renorted Rohherx at Newnort = /

Reported Robbery at Newport, r. I.
NEWPORT, Jan. 19.-J. Barry, tea merchant,
who recently came here from New York and
opened a store, reports that his place of busi-
ness was entered this morning and box con-
tanning $1,000 stolen. He suspects his clerk
who cannot be found. The police are looking
tor the clerk