The Portland daily press., 1883-11-24
MAINE.


Teachers Association met here this morning
About seyenty-fye were present at the opening
session. The exercises were opened by prayer
by Mr. Woodbury. of the Castine Norma
School, followed by singing, after which Hon
Samuel Libby, president of the association
delivered an address.
The opening topic for discussion, "Schoo
Organization" was deferred owing to the
absence of Mr.. Lufkin of Orrington, and the
theme of t'Tardiness" was introduced by the
reading of a paper by Miss A. M. Powers Of
Orono, followed by discussion, in which Hon,
N. A. Luce, State Superintendent of Schools
and others took part. The session will con-
tinue during the afternoon and tomorrow.
The association reassembled this afternoon
A paper on "Topical teaching" was read by
Miss Alice P. Gray of Oldtown, followed by
discussion opened by Miss Julia Brastow Of
Brewer. nText books" was presented by A,
P. Soule of Dexter and discussed by E. F.
Holden of Bangor and others. A paper on
'School government was read by Rev. c. B.
Wathen of Orono, and discussed by S. Dalton
of Orrington and others.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
DAMAa1seoTTA, Nov. 23.-The Episcopal
church which was consecrated here yesterday
was the gift of William 7. Glidden and wife.
The endowment was subscribed by Charles P.
Gardiner, John G. Stetson, Robert Dixon and
many others.
The Murder at Kittery.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Nov 23.-The authori-
of Joef flx1o Of IN hn Rnr.
rows case. The coroner's jury convened
yesterday afternoon at the house of Mrs.
Barrows. The body of Barrows was exhumed
and an autopsy made. the locations of the
bullets showed that death was instantaneous.
The stomach was taken out for analysis last
night, drugging being suspected before the
shooting. 1t is apparent from the position of
the arm when the body was found that the
ball entered the arm, passing through into the
head. There are six wounds and only five
bullets. The jury adjourned until this even
ing. Arrests will be made as soon as verdict
is rendered.
SECOND DESPATCH.
Yesterday noon the coroner's jury in
the Barrows murder case were again convened,
under supervision of County Attorney Higgins.
They carefully reviewed the evidence in the
case and witnessed very thorough autopsy by
DIR. Potter Of this city. Yesterday afternoon
the body of Thomas Barrows was exhumed
and DR.. Potter Immediately began post-mor-
tenn examination, and the mystery Of the six
wounds being inflicted with fve-b arreled
revolver was explained. Throwing the left
arm over the head in the position it was when
Barrows yrs found, it was seen that the ball
which pierced the brain first passed through
the arm. This seemed conclusive proof of
murder. Suspicion being entertained that
Barrows was drugged before being shot, the
stomach was taken out and its contents will be
analyzed The brain was then removed, also
the thigh bone Of the left leg.
After the autopsy the jury returned to Mrs.
Barrows' house and she was examined at con-
siderable length. The proceedings of the jury
were secret, bus it is rumored that her story
did not vary materially from that told at the
former inquest.
To-day several more witnesses were exam
ined, but nothing has been discovered which
in the least removes suspicion from those per-
sons already suspected. On the contrary, il
becomes more and more damaging. The in
quest will probably be concluded tomorrow
and arrests will certainly follow. Public
opinion still strongly favors the theory of
murder.
Dwelling burned nt HEiIe-Narrow Escape
of the Occupants.
BANGOR, Nov. 23.-The Baptist parsonage
at Milo, occupied by Rev. e. s. Fisk and
family, was burned this morning between 2
and O'clock. The family were sound asleep,
and they were awakened by peighbors and
rescued. The furniture was mostly saved, but
every thing in the barn, including horse, har-
ness, wagon, sleigh, pig, and years supply OF
hay were burned. No insurance.
Postal Matters.
WASHINGTON, Nov. %. - The following
changes have been made in the Maine mai
service:
Bueksport to Penobscot-Leave Bucksport
daily except Sundays at 10 a. M, or on arrival
of train; arrive in Penobscot in four hours.
Leave Penobscot daily except Sundays at 8.3C
a. M; arrive at Bucksport by 1890 p. M.
Penobscot to Sargentville-Leave Penobscot
daily except Sundays at 2.15 p. M, or on ar.
rival of train from Bucksport; arrive at Sar-
gentyille by 5.45 p. IN. Leave Sargentville
daily except Sundays at $50 q. M; arrive al
Penobscot by $50 a. m.