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Delta chief., 1883-07-25

THE claimed superiority Of England in ma.
val armament, either plain or armorcd, is be-
ing discussed in England with good deal of
vivscity. England has "a armored vessels of
the largest size. France has %, equal in bat
terry or even exceeding, while Of other classes
she has as many as England, and over 200
Gatling and Hotchkiss shell guns. England
has, however, the disadvantade of requiring
an enormous navy TO protect Its commerce
and its multitude of colonial ports. France
is but little hampcrcd In that way, having
to-day Tonquin, Tahiti, Madagascar, Reun-
ion, Guadaloupc, Martinique, Guyana, st.
Peter and Anticosta, with Algiers and Trip:
oil. The English claim for their recent sue
cesses ut Alexandria are due, they say, to the
use and introduction on their ships of Cat
ling md Hotchkiss shell guns, and Nornm-
feldt guns. Calling and Hotchkis guns are
an American invention.
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

THE Montrose Messenger reports the sur
veyors in the field running the third corrce.
ton line. There is evidently some mistake
in the matter of the correction line, for from
all maps at our command the third correction
line runs twelve miles north Of Gunnison
city. instead Of near Kexar, the initial point
Of the present party's operations. But be
this as II may, 1t is to be hoped the surveys
viii be pushed to completion, and the land
speedily opened up TO the settler for pre-
emption. Nothing has retarded the growth
of the country much as the long-continued
and unnecessary delays in this work.
Delta chief., 1883-07-25
DELTA, DELTA COUNTY, CoLoRADo, JULY 20,

which existing liabilities shall be paid. That
corporations of this nature limited only by
the constitution. The act of the General
Assembly creating Delta county provides that
'the spresent Indebtedness of the county of
Gunnison shall be apportioned between the
county of Gunnison and the county of Delta,
in proportion to the ratio which the taxable
property Of that portion of the county of
Gunnison which is now included within the
boundaries of Delta county bears to the tax
able property Of the county Of Gunnison, as
shown by the assessment rolls for the year of
1882" The taxable property of Delta county
for the year 1882, as shown by the assessment
rolls, was sSi, ,s69; of Gunnison county, $2,-
3i0a55. The Indebtedness of Gnnnison
county was in the ncighborhood df $500, 600,
thus making Delta county's portion, together
with accrued interest since the formation of
the county, SIl l,33s.10. If any think the
amount too great they should call at the Of
fee of the County Clerk, examine the list of
property taxed last year, and satisfy them
selves. The fact that the commissioners who
apportioned the Indebtedness are among the
largest taxpayers Of the county should con-
vince every candid man that no debt was as
sumed that could be avoided.
Measures are being taken preliminary to
funding the floating Indebtedness of this
county. This should receive the support of
every one interested in the welfare of the
county, as upon this depends to great extent
the value Of county warrants for the next
two years.
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

CAPTAIN r. J. DEAN, the third member Of
the party ambushcd ON the shore of Grand
lake on the morning of the Fourth, fingered
until the 18th, when he passed to the other
life lie is spoken of rs n man Of sterling
worth and purity Of character, and one that
will be sadly missed. The list of the dead
now includes Dean, Day, Webber, Mills,
Roger and possible deputy Sheriff Redmon.
This is an instance where both the attacking
aud attacked parties got the wors; Of it.
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

THE cholera scourge is slowly but surely
spreading III Egyp, and adjacent countries,
and will undoubtedly become an epidemic.
Extra erertions are being made to confine it
to certain limits, but without success. Being
on the line Of travel between Europe and
Asia, /, will be almost impossible to keep II,
from ravaging the European countries and
crossing the Atlantic to America.
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

A CAVE was discovered in the National
Belle mine last Wednesday week, 200 feet in
length by 100 in width, with other caves run
ming in all directions and all in mass Of rich
mineral. Reliable par,ie. claim that there is
million Of dollars in sight. A responsible
capitalist from the east Offered for fourth
interest, cash down, more than the owners
asked for the whole mine before the strike.
Delta chief., 1883-07-25
SHERIFF RoYER. Of Grand county, con.

SHERIFF ROVER, Of Grand county, COM
mitted suicide in Georgetown, on the 10th
inst. He was strongly suspected Of being an
accessory to the Fourth Of July massacre a,
Grand Lake, and it is openly charged tha,
his deputy was one Of the attacking party.
Wha, the motive were that prompted the
deed are not known. Time will bring ou, all
the facts connected with the tragedy, and
then the motives that led to the act will
probably be easily explained.
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

A GENERAL Misunderstanding seems to ex.
ist in regard 10 Delta county's portion Of the
Z /Gunnison county indebtedness ~ apportioncd
by the Joint board Of commissioners Of the two
counties. II should be remembered that the
legislature has power to create new counties,
and to divide old ones to annex tcrritoryto
or take Il from them after they have been
created, and to determine the manner In
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

CHARLES La TouRETTE, Of Tin Cup, on
trial for his life in Gunnison, for the killing
of Marshal Rivers, Of Tin Cup, was acquitted
last Wednesday evening, the jury being out
only fifteen minutes
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

Grocer, devoted to the grocery and provision
trade Of the west. In its description of the
towns nlong the Denver & Rio Grande it gives
Delta good-of.
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

of the Denver Exposition is very favorably
spoken of by the press generally. His trib-
ute to Colorado was grand, and every word of
IL fure
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

GOVERNOR GRANT has appointed T. Webb
Preston, Saul MofIat and G. W. Hertel COM
missioners for Grand county, vice the pre-
vious board assassinated an the Fourth Of
.Juiy
Delta chief., 1883-07-25

IT is claimed that the flags of all nations
except that Of China, are now flying in Den
yer. The Chinese mo sabc" the Grand Army
encampment.
Delta chief., 1883-07-25
GENERAL TON THUMB has gone over the
COOP crops generally throughout the State
this year comes from all sections.

4 THE eastern telegraph operators are on
strike for an adjustment of pay and hours of
work. May ALI success attend their efforts.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10
A VETERAN CASHIER
Completion of Fifty Years of Continued
Service.

Mr. Edward Gould, cashier OF the National
Traders Bank, yesterday completed the fiftieth
year of his stewardship as cashier of the
National Traders Bank long service and
ono that deserves public notice.
Mr.. Gould came to Portland from Gorham
in 1923, and became clerk and bookkeeper
with Dana & Smith-Luther Dana and
Isaac Smith-general traders. In 1928
Mr.. James Oliver, the cashier of the Manufac-
turers' and Traders Bank, retired to accept a
position at Lynn, Mass, and. Mr.. Gould on
April 8, 1883, was elected cashier. The salary
was placed at $500. and was afterwards raised
to $1,000. Joshua Richardson was president
OF the bank, and Christopher Wright, Daniel
Chamberlain, Martin Gore, Stephen Waite,
Jr, and n. F. Deering were the directors. All
OF these officers are now dead. MIR. Gould was
then 2s years old The capital Of the bank
was 100000, and there were 81 individual
stockholders. All of these are now dead Elk
oept Hon. Neal Dow, and Joseph Leayitt Of
Gorham. Mr.. Gould's bondsmen were Isaac
Smith, Luther Dana, Jonathan Dow T. Nc
Lellan, Daniel winslow, S. Z. Croker and
Nathl Gould, all dead. Mr.. Gould has seen
the bank grow mp to capital of $500, COO, and
o very large number of stockholders.
In the beginning the band quarters we're in
the second story Of the old Custom House cor.
ner Of Fore and Plum streets. Now they are
in the elegant building on Exchange street.
For nearly twenty years Mr. Gould had no one
to help him. When his son, ". e. Gould,
now cashier Of the First National, was sixteen
and half years old he was permitted to make
up dividend No. AZ which be did most &C.
curately. Major John NJ. Gould, another son,
when fourteen years old became clerk in the
bank, and when the war broke out the direc-
tors voted TO let him go to the war and keep
his position OF teller for HIM. Mr.. Gould has
the pleasure Of knowing that he has brought
up four sons in the banking business, who
have always held most responsible positions,
aud has himself, the highest regard and
respect Of the entire community. He is. we
believe, the only cashier in Maine who has
attained fifty years of faithful, active con-
tinued service.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10
Personal.

A despatch received at Orono, Saturday, an
nounced the death, at Minneapolis, of the
second child of Prof. W. A. Pike, formerly of
the State College.
The First Congregational Parish of Bangor
have extended call to Mr.. Hartman, of tn
Seminary.
! Mrs. Abba Goold woolson expects to sail
for Europe on May 18th.
Rev. Father Murphy, who has been oficiat-
ing temporarily at the Cathedral, has returned
to Boston. His place will be filed by Rev. j.
V. Brennan of Providence, r. l.
Edward E. Bond, for the past six years with
George W. Rich s. Co., will hereafter be found
at Ira f. Clark's, successor to A. F. Hill &
Co., 4S2 Congress street.
The services in connection with tie install
lstion of Rev Frank 7. Bayley as pastor of
State Street Church will be held on Thursday
of this week.
The funeral Of the late Mr.. Almon L. Hob
son took place from his late residence on State
street, yesterday afternoon. There was quite
an attendance of the old merchants of the city.
Mr. Hobson was one of the Oldest West India
merchants resident here, but had been out of
health for several years.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10
SCHOOL AFFAIRS.
Some Important Matters Discussed by
the School Committee.

"A new school room has been fitted up in the
Ward room of the Vaughan street school
house, as a sixth grade primary, and opened
yesterday with over thirty pupils under the
charge of Miss Octavia L.. Cram OF the Prae-
tice School
1t Is understood that number OF matters
came up at the last meeting OF the school-board
and were discussed, which have not been re-
ported by the papers. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Fox read an elaborate report recommend
ing the abolition of Latin and Greek in the
High School and introducing other studies OF q
more practical nature in their place. For in.
stance the idea was advanced that book-keep-
ing and other Studies fitting young man for
commercial education, be introduced, as well
as the ludiments Of the various trades, me-
ohanical drawing, &c. 1t is reported that this
paper of Mr.. Fox's elected great deal OF dis
cUssion, some of the members thinking II the
High School was a public school that students
who desired to acquire Latin and Greek had as
much right to do so as those who wished to
learn mechanical drawing, or the use OF the
rule and plane. A committee 1t is said, was
appinted, consisting of Messrs. Files, Fox and
A"VAiA'i w ASpoft On tue Hlhtttr w i"euto
meeting.
Then again, 1t is said, that the question was
discussed as to the advsability of abolishing
music in the schools as a regular study; such
music as was introduced to be under the direc-
ton of the teachers as a method OF relaxation
merely, aud dispensing with the services OF
teacher OF music.
Another important point advanced was the
reduction Of the number Of. terms of the High
School; reducing the time devoted to that in
stitution. This matter was also referred to the
above named committee for report. The idea
seemed to prevail also that without reducing
the $4,000 appropriations usually made for the
High School, changes might be made in the
expenditure OF the money that would give an
education more Ia accordance with the popu-
lar view. For instance the position of a
teacher of speciality might be abolished and
another teacher of a specially more in accor-
dance with popular sentiment substituted, the
salaries being identical, or nearly so.
The question of school room was much agl-
tated. 1t was shown that since tho Smaller
School on the hill was built, there had been
an increase Of over $50 pupils on the eastern
side Of the city. 1t was a question OF whether
1t would not be advisable tocoustruct near An
derson street, for instance, a building to cost
perhaps $500, and have four rooms fitted up
in the first floor, with space for four unfinished
rooms in the second story, to accommodate this
school growth. 1t is said Mr.. White has near
~ finished the census Of the schools, and he
viii show that at least 1900 has been added to
the census since last year, very rapid growth
indeed. In the western part of the city the
new room in the Vaughan street Ward room
will accommodate the overflow, but down on
School street near the Williston Chapel, new
Building will soon be needed
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10
The BROOKLYN.

There is but little to say about the Brooklyn.
Large numbers visited her yesterday, and she
seemed to be rather more broken than before.
The hole in the port quarter was larger, and it
looked as if there was a split across the bottom.
The tide ebbed in and out the break. The
cargo is being rapidly removed. Capt. Decker
of the Boston Tow Boat Co. came down with
divers yesterday, who will examine the steam
or today and then make proposition to the
Dominion Co. The company have already
made proposition to remove the grain with
their floating elevator from Boston.
Capt. Knowlton, harbor, master, denies
Capt. Gibson's statement as made to Mr..
Cramp that vessel was lying in the course of
the Brooklyn Friday night. He says only one
vessel was lying in the harbor, and that one
was above Custom House wharf.
As far az an investigation of the pilot goes
we are informed by the British Vice Consul he
does not see that he has any authority in the
matter. The vessel is British steamer and
therefore if any investigation of the pilot takes
place it should be by statute, by the Governor
and Council, if the pilot is appointed by them.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10
The show World.

An event Of some magnitude In the amuse-
ment line ocears at Philadelphia, week from
to day, in the inaugural performance Of the
famous Forepaugh show, for the ensuing sea.
son. This popular tented exhibition has not
visited New England for several years, but will
include this section in its tour the present sum-
mer. Mr.. Forepaugh and large corps of as
sistants have been busily engaged all winter in
organizing the show, which, the Philadelphia
papers claim, will eclipse anything Of a like
character. Martin and Son, Of New York,
have just finished for Mr.. Forepaugh the larg
est tent ever manufactured. It will contain
the hippodrome track, three CIRCUS rings, and
a stage for special performances. great
many European celebrities have been engaged,
and, all in all, Mr.. Forepaugh's pros poets for a
brilliant and successful season are most flatter-
ing The Forepaugh show visits Portland in
June.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10
Plymouth Church.

at an adjourned meeting of Plymouth parish
held last evening. The treasurer's report
showed that the receipts for the year ending
April LIST, 1888, were 1924 in excess Of the ex-
penditures The parish elected as parish com
mittee for the ensuing year: j. W. Robinson,
Ashbel Chaplin, and G. NJ. Seiders
The parish commences the ensuing year
under very favorable circumstances. Six pews
were sold and the purchasers were elected
members of the parish. A sinking fund was
established during the past year to liquidate
the parish debt. Several hundred dollars have
already been paid in and the plan is working
admirahlv
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10
Brief Jottings.

Michael Campbell was accused yesterday by
Michael Lawrenceson of stealing $40 from his
shoe shop. Officer A. #. Hanson arrested
Campbell.
The Musical Herald for April has been re-
ceived from w E. Chandler and Ira Stock
bridge.
There will be a meeting of the Maine Indian
Society at Reception Hall, Wednesday, p. M,
April 18th, at o'clock. If stormy the meet
ing will be on the next pleasant afternoon.
Mr.. Hewes has gone TO Boston to secure
fine paintings for an exhibition at his gallery
Samuel league, the wharf and bridge build
er, left for Newouryport, Mass, yesterday with
all his divers, scows, engine, etc. for building
the new government sea wall, ct that place.
The job will take three months in its compile
ton.
Yesterday morning as the down town deliv-
cry team of the American Express was back
ing up in the rear of the Printers Exchange,
the body of the wagon leaving the wheels, up
set, splitting the freight upon the street No
damage was done.
Officer Whittier. of Old Orchard, passed
through that place Friday, having in charge
John Lane of Lawrence, Mass, who had stol-
en- $50 Thursday, and was arrested by officer
Whittier in accordance with telegram sent to
Old Orchard by the city marshal of Lawrence.
The usual gospel temperance meeting will
be held at the Mission this evening at IL
o'clock. Also the conservation meeting at 8
o'clock.
The bricklayers voted at the union last even
ing to demand SO per day after May 1st.
The annual meeting of the Park street socie-
ty, called for last night was adjourned until tc-
night.
w. E. Carter, at Portland Pier, has row
boats to let to take people out to the Brooklyn.
John A. Gallagher was last night chosen del
egate to the national convention of Land
Leagues to be holden at Philadelphia.
In his inaugural Mayor Deering declared in
substance that the discipline of the police force
was thing of the imagination. The marshal
steps down and out, now deputy Crowell is
asked to follow suit, rumor says, because he is
too strict disciplinarisn and "not popular
with the men" The goose and gander require
sauce of very different nature here in Port
land.-Portland Globe.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10

did not say what he did as a lecture, but be-
cause he believed the public require thisI state
ment. When am charged with this delay,
said he, must make some explanation. Per
sonally, he continued, don't care anything
about it, but as the Mayor who has received
the honors of the city do care, and leave il
for your honorable body to take such course
as you see fit.
The convention then dissolved.
In Common Council.
Papers from the upper board passed in con-
currence.
When the order appropriating 800 for the
removal of sewer deposits came up, some little
discussion ensued as members wished TO Dc
posted on the matter and at their request Mr..
Gould, chairman OF the committee on drains
and sewer appeared before the board and ex-
planned II TO their satisfaction, and also the
order in reference to $4,000 for Commercial
street sewer. In regard to the latter matter IL
was explained by one OF the members OF TINS
board that Mr. Gordon estimated the $2l,O00
would complete the work Both orders passed
10 yeas, nays.
The order to nay H. p. White $3.50 to take
the census was passed in concurrence. Mr..
Russell thought 1t was getting the work done
cheap, IL all the usual requirements OF taking
full census were complied with.
THE SALARY BILL
The salary bill came down reconsidereds by
the aldermen. This board, on motion of Mr..
Fogg, seconded by Mr.. Turner, voted to nom
concur with the upper board and insist on its
former action, by rising vote OF IA yeas to o
nays and sent back the bill
A message was received from the upper
board proposing committee of conference.
Mr.. Wilson moved TO make the committee
three, one of whom should be member of the
old salary committee Mr.. Mari moved to
amend by leaving the appointing OF the
committee to the chair The amendment
was accepted by Mr.. Wilson, and Messrs. Fogg
Turner and Dennison appointed from this
board. Mr.. McAleny moved that If the COM
mittee failed to agree they be instructed TO re-
port the bill back to the old salary committee.
Mr.. Noyes objected as the old committee did
all that could have been expected of them. As
Mr.. McAleny's motion was not seconded 1t
was not put The committee OF conference
then met. They separated, as it is understood,
without agreement. A discussion arose as TO
the right OF that portion of the conference CONE
mittee belonging to this board to report when
the matter originated in the upper board
Ua motion of Mr.. Noyes, seconded by Mr..
Shaw, the board adjourned at II p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10

paragraph in yesterdays Press might be
so construed as to leave the impression that
Collector Dow and Deputy Collector Smith
made up an excursion to visit the wrecked
steamer Brooklyn, Sunday. Such was not
the fact The Collector and Deputy Collector
visited the Brooklyn to see that the necessary
customs regulations, applicable to the emer-
gency, were being properly enforced; and
avalled themselves of the courtesy Of Captain
Snowman of the steamer John Brooks, which
was there receiving merchandise, to return to
4k,n tn
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-10
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE LYcEUM.

LIE LANEOM
The new week at the Lyceum opened han.
PLY. The duet by Ida Mortimer and Don
Hatch caught the fancy OF the audience and
was heartily applauded. The Laiscell trio,
Charles, Belle, and Eddie, made decided hit.
They are excellent gymnasts and give as pleas
ING performance as can be found on any va
riety stage in the country.
The feature OF the evening was the "AIatri.
monial Dueln between Mr.. Edward Clearance
aud Miss Jessie Warner. This unique sketch
first introduced these accomplished
artists to the people OF Portland and they at
once won the popular favor. In compliance
with special request they again present It.
The sketch is familiar to all the regular pa
irons OF the Lyceum. Miss Warner Is repre-
sented as the wife of man who is always at
the armory, teaching his men profcien-
cy in the use OF arms. He fstters himself
that he Ia perfect master OF the sword. He
tries to domineer his high spirited wife.
She, in revenge, engages French fencing
master, who teaches her all the tricks Of
sword play. Then she artfully provokes her
husband to an encounter defeats him with his
own favorite weapon, and brings him
to his knees. Her triumph is complete Ne
acknowledges that he is vanquished the couple
shake hands, and the matrimonial duel IS
ended. The sketch gives large opportunity for
fine broadsword play, and 10 interspersed with
dexterous club swinging by Miss Warner who
is without peer In this speciality. One OF the
most pleasing features OF the sketch is the song
''The Bells They Ring Merrily," in which Mr.
ClaTance's rich baritone Is heard to the greatest
advantage.
BARLOW, WILSON & co.
Barlow, Wilson g. Co., appeared at Portland
Theatre to good audience last night. Goes
and schoocraft are old favorites here and Of
course were received with great applause, and
made lots of fun. All the features of tho show
were loudly applauded, and tonight win be the
last opportunity afforded to see them.
TRINITY COLLEGE GLEE CLUB.
The Trinity College Glee Club Of Hartford,
Conn, will appear at City Hall, Friday even
ing, April GOTH The Hartford Times says:
"The concert given in this city, December
18th, called forth an audience which filled Un-
ion Hall. All the selections were so well rem
dered II is difficult to particularize. The club
sang in unison with perfect knowledge of the
pieces showing they had received excellent
training and practiced diligently. The part
songs were given in a manner which showed
| the club has good solosts, as well as good
| chorus. The solo the "Falen Hero" sung by
Mr.. Trowbridge, was one OF the best solos OF the
| evening. The tickets are on sale at Stock
bridges.