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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-11-30

There is no use of any more dull
lights if you get your oil at Jamison's
Drug Store.
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SpECTACLES IN variety and Of the
very oest quality a. Hart I Miller's
jewelers. North s:de.
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Boots and shoes are
still being sold very
cheap at the Star
Store.
far.er. Take xstIce.

5000 lbs OF Kelly wire inst received
at Carothers & Greenes.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-11-30

The Star Store will
receive a big line of
new goods next week.
Look out before you
buy of houses who
claim to be selling
out at cost.
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70 Correspondents.

Lines on tie death of an infant son
will appear in our next issue.
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IL pounds of nice Sugar,
at J. d. STEPHENS 4 Sons
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A fine stock of Christmas Candies
just opened at w. P. Edmonston's
n 32.2w
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Let There Be Light.

Studebeker wagons are the best.
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will appear in our next issue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
XLvIII CONGRESS-.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA.
The reading of the journal having been dis
pensed with Mr.. Townshend of Illinois offered
as question of privilege resolution directing
the architect OF the capitol during the Christ
mas holidays to remove the desks now in the
nail and make such Encouragement of the
seats OF members as will bring them to-
getner In the smallest convenient space with
out affecting the right of any members to oc-
eupy the seats already selected by them, and
70 provide suitable writing tables in the rear
of the chamber and in the lobby. The reselu-
ton was referred to the committee on rules.
Mr.. Hoblitzelle of Maryland introduced q
Joint resolution requesting the President to is
sue proclamation urging the various religious
denominations throughout the country to COM
memorate Dec. %, 1888, the one hundredtk
anniversary of the surrender by George Wash
ington OF his commission as commander-in-
enief OF the army; and to request that business
pc suspended on Monday, December oath, and
the same treated as public holiday.
On molon of Mr.. KaSson of Iowa the reso-
luton was referred to a special committee to
be composed of five members
Mr. doTr or Michighn asked leave TO offer a
resolution that the House bring to the notice
OF the President the case of the recent murder
o. several persons alleged to have been citizens
oil the United States and serious injury of sew
eral other persons also alleged to be citizens of
the United States at Danville, Va, in the
hope that the President may ascertain whether
the persons so murdered or injured were citi-
zens Of the United States, and if SO whether
the killing or injuring of said citizens, If they
were such, was in contravention of provisions
Of the municipal law of Virginia, or of the
United States.
Mr. Morrison of Illinois objected for the
present, saying that the President knew about
as much about the matter as Congress did.
s Mr. Cabell of Virginia said that as repre-
sentative of the people assaulted by tha resolu-
tion he was sorry that objection had been
made. He was willing to have the fullest and
fairest investigation of this matter.
The committee on rules was announced as
follows: The speaker, Messrs. Blackburn of
Kentucky, Randall Of Pennsylvania, Keifer of
Ohio, and Reed of Maine.
Mr.. Ranney of Massachusetts introduced q
bill to establish the marine signal board of the
United States with view of having adopted
code and system of marine lights, and fog sig
nails. Referred.
Mr.. Cox Of New York asked leave to intro
duce for immediate consideration joint reso-
luton for the repeal of the test oath.
Mr.. Horr of Michigan objected
A number of executive communications
we're referred, and Mr.. Robinson of Massachu-
setts was granted indefinite leave of absence.
Adjourned until Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15

Jennie R. Morse; spear drill with military
evolution BY sixteen young ladies of the High
School under the command of Miss Jennie
Gushing and which was very finely performed;
clarionet solo by Prof. f. d. Record OF Boz
ton; flute solo by Prof. G. b. Van Santwood Of
Boston, and second song by Miss Hotchkiss.
Then came the awarding Of prizes to holders
of season tickets. and a silver pitcher to Che
one OF the three engine companies that had
received the greatest number of competing
votes, OF which No. 3, the South End, re-
ceived the award. Accomplishments on the
piano to the solos we've by Mrs. II. Duncan
and Miss jennie Morse. Glover's Orchestra
performed several grand overtures. The man
ager for the evening was Sir Il. Wslch.
This, the fifth night, ends the series Of en-
tertainments with a grand Templar ball,
which is attended by the Governor and his
staff, other dignataries, the elite of Bath So
ciety people. some fifty Sir Knights from
Portland, delegations of Sir Knights and 9TH
ers with ladies from Lewiston, Brunswick,
Rockland. augusta and other cities and towns.
1t is large and gay crowd The Rt EN-.
Grand Commander Bangs Of Maine and other
Grand officers of the Grand Commandery,
Governor Robie and his party entered the
hall under the escort Of the Sir Knights Of
Dunlap Commsndery in full regalia, the dis
tinguished party proceeding to the Governors
stand through the open ranks Of the Sir
Knights whose glistening swords formed .
canopy over their heads; after which sword
exercise was given by the commandery. The
orders of dances were elegant and surpassed
any that had ever been given at q ball in Bath.
OF Governor Robie's staff the following
were present: Gen. Geo. L. Besl, Adiutant
Gensr-i Bray; Judge sAdvocate Gem
-e-o1 Guntill of Saco; Col. f. d. Pullen of Ban
gor; Col. A. B. Neatly OF LewlsrouJ ova.J-r
Hayden of Bath, Maj. r. T. Mcclellan, mill
tary secretary, of Portland; and Col. W. A.
Boothbsy, Waterville. Also A. f. Crockett
of the Executive Council, Clark Barker, Esq.
of Portland, General Commander Bently OF
Lewiston Commandery, Judge Stewart Of
Waterville, W. @. CULVER Of De Molay Com
mandery. Boston; Edward Dunlap, son OF old
Governor Dunlap, from whom the command
cry is named; Lieut.. ]. Pstten, U. s. A.: A.
f. McFadden, commander OF st. Omer Com
mandery of Waterville, and others.
After an orchestral concert the grand march
began, being led by Eminent Commander Full
Ter and Mrs. Bangs. The toilets of the ladies
were elegant. The ball room presented
most attractive appearance. The affair was
most enjoyable for those participating.
The carnival has been everyway an eminent
snccess for which the managers deserve great
credit for their unwearied exsrtions in cred
liable cause which, besides giving pleasing
entertainments to the public, is to raise means
wherewith to build, at same future time, .
Masonic hall and opera house in this city, an
edifice greatly needed. r.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
PISTOLS AND POLITICS.
A Bloody Fight at "a Democratic Primary
i'm New OrIeaHs-Three Men Killed and
MANY Wounded.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 14.-At the primary
election of delegates to the State Democratic
nominating convention general fight oc-
cured at the polling place in the seventh
ward. A man, name unknown, came up to
vote and was challenged. Captain Fortier
tried to get the man away from in front of the
poll but the man was ina lily knocked down or
fell down. A SHOT was then fred which
seemed a signal, as firing Immediately became
general The greatest excitement prevailed,
the police being powerless against the COM
batants When the firing ceased it was found
that Captain Michael S. Fortier, a prominent
Ogden champion, had been mortally wounded
He was removed TO his residence where he
expired in a few minutes. Gus Rem ard, SUI
perintendeDt of streets, was picked up insen-
sible and taken to the fifth precinct station
where he soon died. Edward Mason, deputy
constable, received three balls in the leg
which severed an srtery. He survived but q
short time The following are the wounded !:
Sheriff Robert Brewster, bullet in the leg;
John Brewster, shot in side dangerously; Geo.
Peardeon, Mike Early and Peter Brannon. re-
| ceived wounds with blunt instruments; John
| Dominick, wounded in Leg Charles Fazio,
David Krackerman, Geo Tirado, John AS
| tredo and Charles Flacho, also wounded.
| After the shooting Sheriff Robert Brewster
| and Deputies Domanick, Douglass snd Early,
VINO had pistols in their haud, surrendered to
| tue poiiCe anu Were locKeu up. IneN refused
| to make statement. It is stated 40 30
I shots were fired. A large crowd WAS about
the polls at the time.
The shooting gre at EXCITEMENT and is increas-
ing the interDess ex sting between the contend.
| ing Democratic factions. The contest being
| between the McEveFy and Ogden followers
| 10 ore seems to know who fred the first shot
| 1hree men ere killed, all prominent Ogden
workers. Brewster and others were arrested
atraigned b ore Recorder Ford and commit
ted Wlthout ball Lawrence ODonnell, Nc
Every delegate is among the wounded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15

The knights Templar CarnivaI-The Pro-
gramme for Each Evening Grand Ball
of the Closing Night.


BATH, Dec. IA.
The second annual grand carnival of the
knights Templar of Dunlap Commandery Of
this city has been held five nights of this
week in the very capacious building of the
Patten car works. The bali room portion Of
the large hall was magnifcently decorated by
Colonel Beals, the noted Boston artist, who
covered the walls and ceilings of the extensive
ball room with an elaborate display of bunt-
ing, Masonic emblems, appropriate mottoes,
and paintings. For the occupancy of the
Governor and his party on the evening of the
ball canoped platform was erected, on the
front of triumphal arch of which was the
words "Welcome our Governor and Guests" !"
At the entrance to the hall were the notices
"Welcome Dunlap to Fratres,' and on one
end of the room, "Faith, Hope, Charity"
The general committee of management
were: En-. Sirs E. M. Fuller, e. c.;
P. c., and Sirs W. T. Donnell, G. A.
Coombs, W. D. Mussenden, E. W. Rider, W.
E. Hogan and W. Fl. Swett These were
assisted on the evening Of the entertainments
by Sirs A. d. Stetson, J. o. Shaw, W. d. Hill,
Fred Klippel, G. E. Litchfeld, c. L. Turner
ana I. S. C0onsDs. One -ps-< -es -tts.-
set apart for banquet hall. Glover's Orches-
ira of eight pieces furnished the music, and
too much praise cannot be accorded their fine
performances. The entertainments commenced
on Monday evening, and consisted of the ST.
lent sword manual by picked squad of the
commandery; silent spear drill and evolu-
tions by a command of young ladies of the
High School; Japanese opera and novelty
dance by four youthful couples of amateurs. q
shadow pantomime Of candidate" for Ma
sonic honors, and tableau of Washington at
Valley Forge. With the presentation of these
pieces the audience of 1400 people were more
than delighted. The manager for the even
| ing was Sir e. W. Rider.
The secoud night about 1000 were present
| The performances were a grand instrumental
and variety entertainment by the Boston Sere
naders, with clog dances, plantation scene
and melodies, ending with a representation o
Jumbo, the baby elephant, which was exceed
| ingly amusing. The evening manager wa
Sir w. D. Mussenden.
The third night was devoted to the exhibit
tion of some fine tableaux, human statuary
magnificent human picture gallery, vocal an,
Instrumental music by home talent, and th
presentation by amateur performers of tn
1.-TWO Puddifoot's Characters; and the comi
cal Babes in the Woods made the hous
scream with delight. The vast audience wa
highly entertained in these excelently rer
dered pieces. The manager was EN-. Sir Z
NJ. Fuller, e. G.
On Thursday. the fourth night, the crow
must have numbered fully 250o. and the e1
cellence of the performances far exceede
those of any preceding evening, and wei
coninued to near midnight. These we
opened by fancy Japanese dances by fol
couples of young misses and young boys, fc
lowed with songs by Miss Mary Hotchkiss
star contralto from Boston; piano solo by Mi
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
Bowdoin College.

The recent dispatch to the Associated Press
respecting hazing at Bowdoin does great iDjus-
tice to the college and the Sophomore class.
Provided its writer had any knowledge of the
facts of the case, lit is charitable to suppose that
he had none-only imagination or malicious
ness could have converted the indignity shown
one member of the College by another for
purely personal reasons. into an act OF hsxing.
The same insnJt was offered to a Sophomore
theloresent term and in each case there isIresson
~ hsi;svs that the offending party belonged
70 na;ther of the two lower classes. OF the
rnisJenneanor itself there is no occasion TO
sneak other than TO say thst II was Of the ma
lure of rude practical joke and In 10 way
such as tn wsrrant mention in tho papers Of
the State, and doubtless would not have been,
had it occurred anywhere but Ia college
town.-Ccr. Lewiston journal,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
sPRINGvALE

The operetta "Grandpa's Birthday was pre-
sented here Thursday evening with great sue
cess by members of the Free Baptist Sunday
School. Special mention should be made of
Miss Susie Frost and Miss Maggie Ferguson In
the duet "Arouse from thy dreaming" Piano
solos by two pupils of Prof F. L. Rankin,
Miss Laura E. Allen of Alfred and Miss Alice
Hurlburt of this town called forth great APP
plause. The tableau Goddess of Liberty,
in marble, represented by Miss Bertha Butler
was perfect. The whole affair was under the
efficient management of Mr.. Rankin. Pro-
ceeds are to be used to procure new organ
for the church.
THoMAsToN.
The Rev. G. P. Mathews, d. d. has resigned
his position as pastor of the Baptist church in
Thomaston-his resignation to take effect Jan.
1st 1884. He will go to Brunswick, having ae-
cepted call from the Baptist church in that
place. DR.. Mathews has been in Thomaston,
nearly nine years, and has earned the esteem
and respect of all classes as a faithful minister
and Christian citizen.
IN GENERAL.
Senator and Mrs. Hale gave dinner party
to gentlemen last week, at their residence ON
Fifteenth street, Washington. The guests
were Senator Logan, Cameron, Sawyer, Miller,
of New York, Palmer, Sherman, Plumb, Har-
rison, Edmunds and Miller of California.
In the eleventh century follower of Viii
liam of Normandy, lady named Mahilia, set
tied in Kenr, England. She received the sur
name OF Mahilia d'Appleton, or Mahilia of the
apple orchards. From this Norman LADY
sprang the family of the Appletons. In 1886
John Appleton came to this country and he is
the ancestor of the Appletons in this country,
including ex-Chief Justice John Appleton of
Bangor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
A Just Decision.

NEW HAVEN, ConD., Dec. 14.-Agnes Muir
ray, convicted in the City Court few DAYS
ago of entcing Annie Walsh of New Britain
into house of ill fame for immoral purposes
and bound over to the Superior Court for trial,
was brought before Judge Torrance in the
Court of Common Pleas this forenoon on a
writ Of habeas corpus, setting forth that a fe-
male could not be guilty of the intent of the
IS tute under which the information was
brought, viz, enticing into house of prosti-
tuition for immoral purposes. Judge Torrance
decided the statute was sufficient to hold the
accused, that the commitment papers were
valid, and rsmanded her 20 the custody Of the
Sheriff.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
Di.charge of .he salvation Army.

NEW HAVEN, Dec 14.-In the city court
this forenoon Judge Deming discharged the
members of the Salvation army. The judge
was nothing done on the part of the Saliva
tionists to provoke breach of the peace.
After the adjournment of the court Judge
Deming said to the captain of the army that
he did not believe they would be interfered
with in singing, praying and exhorting from
the steps of the old State House, but must not
parade the streets beating drums, tambour-
ines, etc. Chief Webster says they will have
to obey the orders of the mayor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
BOLD attempt al "a ighway Robbery.

LACoNIA, N. H., Dec. 14.--An attempt at
highway robbery was made on Major Gale,
President of the Belknap Savings Bank in
Messer St., at o'clock this evening. He was
accosted by young man with a cooked revol-
yer who demanded his money or his life. Gale
told him he supposed it would be life and made
a dash at him when the ruffian took to the
woods. A tramp is suspected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
NEW YORK.
saddlery and Mardware Tra,le.


NEW YORK, Dec. IA AT meeting OF the
Saddlery and Hardware Manufacturers AS
sociatiop, held at the Metropolitan Hotel yes-
terday, full list OF weights on all goods in
combination was agreed upon, so that all I'm
ished goods at uniforha prices may be of equal
weights. Prices were not disturbed, and those
adopted at the October meeting will remain in
force. There was large attendance of nsan-
ufacturers from distant portions of the country
The condition of the trade generally was dis
cussed, and friendly expressions interchanged.
Verdict Against the Rapid Telegraph
Company.
Simon J. NJ. Bear obtained Judgment TODAY
in the Supreme Court against the American
Rapid Telegraph Company, by which the lat
ter is required to pay 10000 shares of stock to
the plaintiffs and others as trustees of certain
patented inventions of telegraphic instruments
2urchasediby defendant company in 1879, when
organized.
Am Important Decision.
Judge Wallace rendered decision today in
the United States Circuit Court of great i'm
portance to the dry goods trade, in the action
of the Excelsior Quilting Co. against Maurice
P. Wilkins, sustaining the invention owned by
the plaintiffs for manufacturing cuttings.
A Fiend's Work.
Wednesday night, at IL 30 the night watch
man at the Casino Theatre on Broadway and
39th street, discovered large box filled with
shavings, paper and rags saturated with oil, in
an unfinished proscenium in the upper tier. A
lighted candle was burning in the centre of the
box. Yesterday Inspector Byrnes arrested
Edward Rough, o stage carpenter who had
been discharged Tuesday. Today Rough
made full confession, stating his motive to be
revenge.
Cruel and Hnhuman OGicers.
ROCHESTER,, Dec 14.-The report of the
committee investigating the Western house Of
refuge for juvenile delinguents shows mosI
cruel and inhuman treatment has been iu-
f1icted on boys by the officers and subordinates
The board today dismissed the overseers and
other subordinates.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
aow ,he ohoctavys Punish rrnr.Ierera.

FoRT SMITH, Ark, Dec. 14.-Lsvi James
Chocta Iauian, for murder Of James Felsom,
was shot yesterday at Scnilyvills Court House,
In ism Territory, in accordance with the Choc-
taw aw. The prisoner sat upon blankst and
the Sher i held one haud and the deputy the
ather. Anotherdeputy took position at five
PAGES and with Colts revolver deliberately
took aim and shot James Through the heart,
He died In two minutes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
The National Color Printing Company.

TRENTON N. j., Dec. 14-In the case of
John T. Morris against the National Color
Printing Company, Alfred D. Chancellor, re-
ceived, fled petition today in the United
States Circuit Court for permission to sell the
property. A meeting of the stockholders was
held in Boston two days ago. The % present
only subscribed $3.50 fer the expenses of the
recevership and for working capital. Judge
Nixon entel ed decree giving full power to
sell all the property at anytime after January
of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
MASSACHUSETTS.


NEW BEDFORD, Dec 14.-Edward Barrett
and John j. Duvally were arraigned in the
Superior Court to-day for conspiracy to de-
fraud the United States Benefit Association,
Bay State Beneficiary Association, and Equit-
able Mutual Relief Society, by procuring in
guilty. The cases against all the parties in
dicted for similar offences in Fall River, will
not be tried till after the court adjourns to
Fall River
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
WASHINGTON. Dec. Is.


The indications for to-day for New
England are much colder, fair weather, pre-
ceded by light local rains and snow, high
northwesterly winds and rapidly rising barom-
eter.
Off-shore signals from Chincoteague to San
dy Hook and cautionary signals from New
York to Eastport.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
RATE CUTTING WAR.
Action Taken by Passenger Agents of
Trunk es-Reduetien in Fares 10
Points iu the West.

Points in the West.
NEW YORK, Dec. 14-Passenger agents of
the trunk lines today adopted the report Of the
committee appointed to consider the means Of
protecting lines, in joint executive committee,
against cutting rates by outside roads and the
sale of tickets at reduced rates in scalpers
offices. By this action there will be a reduc-
ton of $3.50 on through tickets on all routes to
st. Louis and Chicago in connection with the
Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific and the Missouri
Pacific to Kansas City and points west; So to
by the Chicago & Northwestern and Missouri
& Pacific; $3.50 to st. Paul and Minneapolis
by the Chicago & Northwestern. This sched-
ule is to go into effect tomorrow. If lower
rates than these are offered by scslpers they
will be met by still further reduction by the
roads in joint committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
Euforc;uy ,he r.;ouor L.w i'm Ohio.

CAMBRIDGE, O., Dec. 14.---At the session of
the Common Pleas Court yesterday, Judge
Frazier sentenced twelve saloon keepers TO
fiues aggregatng S4 400 and to imprisonment
in the county Jail for n total of 400 days fcr
violston If the "Scolt" laws. There are 70
cases yet to be- tried.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
The Virginia Legi.lature.

R1cHM No, Dec. i4.-Both houses Of the a.
sambl, passed resolution inetrnc log Vrgiaia
Senators aud rtqnesting Representatives IL
Compress tn use thsir best efforts tn secure the
unconditional and immediate abolition of the
internal revenue system.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-15
FINANCIAL.
The WesI.,s EaiIurea

New YORK, Dec. AR. G. Dun & Co. re-
port 325 failures in the United States and Can
ada this week, as against 3O7 last week. More
than two-thirds of the whole number of fail
ures occur in the Western, Southern and Pa
cifc States.