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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-10-01
GENERAL NEWS.

Mrs. Polly Sherwood, ~ years Of age, left home
at Pond Ridge near Stamford, Conn, about four
weeks ago. Last Friday her body was found in
dense swamp, the flesh and limbs torn from the
body. This is thought to have been done by dogs.
The affair has caused great excitement. Some
think she was foully dealt with. An investigation
will be had.
Worcester, Mass, is preparing elaborate plans
for the celebration of its bi-centennial the 10Th
OF October. There will be an illumination on the
night of the 14th and fine displays of bunting on
the 18th.
John f. Stockbridge, we'll known in the region of
Wofboro, N. H., and probably the largest person
in the State died suddenly at his home at Tuition
boro, Sunday, aged 48. He weighed 485 pounds.
William Taylor of Boston, one of the crew paint
ing the new iron bridge on the Boston and Maine
railroad over the Cocheco river at Dover fell off
the upper staging yesterday afternoon to the lower
staging, distance of 80 feet His injuries are
probably fatal.
The boiler at the Conyngham shaft of the Della
ware and Hudson coal company's mines near
Wilkesbarre, Pa, exploded with great violence
Sunday evening wrecklng the boiler house and
damaging three other boilers. The cause Of the
explosion is mystery. The fireman escaped IN
injured.
The thermometer registered $50 in the shade at
Petersburg, Va. yesterday This is higher than it
has been at any time during the summer. One case
OF sunetroke was reported.
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IRISH AMERICANS
Who Will Support Blaine and Lo-
gan.
HE CINCINNATI COW TION ANn
THE BOSTON MEETING.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 3O.-The Irish-American Re-
publican convention was called to order by A. L.
Morrison OF New Mexico, who expressed gratifca-
ton In seeing here many men who were in the
movement four years ago. This shows that Irish
men are united. This was not simply convention
of Irish American Republicans, but Irish citizens
opposed to the election of Grover Cleveland. They
had met for the purpose of Eusing every effort in
their power to elect Blaine and Logan and for the
purpose of putting themselves record against the
British heresy of free trade. They were here also
for the purpose OF warning any party in this coun-
try that is dangerous to have any alliance with
the British press or British government. Irishmen
appreciate the designs of that nation better than
any otner citizens because of the long and bitter
contest with the British which will not be effased
until Ireland has taken her place among the ma
lions of the earth. prolonged applause). This was
not so much a contest between Republicans and
Democrats as between America and England. The
question s, the speaker said. whether not our
emies shall direct public opinion in America. VIM.
j. Cleveland was elected temporary chairman and
made speech which was enthusiastically received.
The other temporary officers were selected commit
tees were appointed and the convention then ad-
journed until 10 tomorrow.
BosToN, Sept. 30-A large meeting of Irish Amer
lean who propose to support Blaine and Logan in
the coming election was held tonight in Faneuil
Hall. The meeting was very enthusiastic. A num-
Der of hoodlums attempted disturb the first speak
or, but they were soon silenced. Col. John Warren
pAoeAuoo Anu eno opodhoI6 were OuuRc brennan OF
Iowa, Capt. O'Meagher Condor, Col Kimball of
West Virginia, and John A Coffey of Boston. The
tariff and the benefits and needs of protection were
the chief topics dwelt upon. Strong attacks were
made upon Cleveland's moral character.
The Blaine and Logan battalion of Irish-Ameri-
cans which marched into the city to attend the
demonstration at Faneuil all this evening was
attacked by hoodlums on Union street and assaulted
with stones, bricks and other missiles dozen or
more torchbearsrs were struck and several badly
cut. two requiring surgical attendance. The bat.
TALON was without police protection and after
bearing the outrage some minutes suddenly turned
upon the crowd and soon cleared the street. 1t was
sharp street fight for while but was soon over
and the delegation proceeded to the hall.
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NEW YORK.
Convention of Newsdealers,

New YORK, Sept. 30.-A convention of
newsdealels from all parts of the country has
been in session today at Clarendon Hall. Its
object is the formation of national associa-
ton. There are present delegations from
Maine, Indiana, New Jersey, Massach usetts,
Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Michi.
gan, Ohio and New York.
Arguments I'm the Great Telephone Suit,
In the telephone suit today Mr.. e. N. Dick
erson began the closing argument for the com.
plsinants. He commenced his remarks by
saying that the present was the most Import.
ant cass ever tried in court of the United
States. While nominally case between a
corporation in Boston and corporation in
New York, actually it was contest between
100000 and hundreds of thousands d
people. The Peoples Telephone Company
was organized for the purpose of grasping the
invention when it was possible to do So The
Peoples Telephone Company was founded for
the purpose of playing for 800 600, 900 prize.
Mr.. Dickerson then proceeded to discuss some
of the points in the testimony to which Mr.,
Hill had taken exception. He denied that the
compliments had made any efforts to suppress
important testimony.
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LATEST MARINE NEWS.
A British schooner Wrecked.

RocKLAND, Me-. Sept. 3O.-The British
schooner Neloz of Montagon, bound for Glou-
cester, in fog on Sunday night went ashore on
Mackerel Rock, East of Matinicus, aud was a
total wreck.
Less of the Brig o. B. stilIman-The Crew
Safe.
CHARLESTON. s. O., Sept. 30.-Schooner
James III. Gibson, which arrived here to-day,
picked up on the 9th all the crew of the brig
o. B. Stillman of Portland, Me-, which foun-
dered on the oath inst. They were rescued 80
miles Southwest of Frying Pan.
THE o. B. Stillman was a vessel of 326.43
tons. She was built at Deering, Me-, in 1873,
and was owned by Russell Lewis & Co.-ED ]
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A SENSATIONAL YARN.
Am Arkansas Criminal Hung and Pro
nOunced Dead, but Afterwards Returns
TO Life.

New YORK, Sept 3O.-A despatch from
Little Rock, Ark, says the particulars of the
execution of Joe Bogard at Lonoke on the
9th of August have already been given.
George Sibley, leading lawyer of Lonoke
county, who was appointed by the court to de-
fend the negro, is now in the city. He reports
positively that although the negro was sus-
pended in the air forty minutes and was pro-
nounced dead, he is alive to-day. The negro
was raised near Des Arc, and after his execu-
tion the body was delivered to his father, who
started in wagon with the corpse for his
home. Before proceeding far the old man was
nearly frightened out of his wits by hearing a
groan from the lips of his son. One of his
companions poured some whiskey down the
throat of the supposed corpse, and in less than
an hour Joe Bogsrd had opened his eyes, and
by the time the fathers home in Prairie
county was reached he was able to get out of
the wagon without help.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fighting Over n Band stand

HANOVER, Sept. 30.-Judge Clark of the
Supreme Court has issued an injunction re.
strainine certain parties from building stand
on the corner OF the common mainly for the
use of the college band This involves the
question OF ownership of the common which
The town has always claimed and in which
claim former officers of the college are under.
stood to have acquiesced. The trustees now
claim it under deed given by Gov. Went
worth by authority of George III. Ex-Judge
Laid counsel for the college has prepared al
argument to be submitted to Judge Blodgett
at Hayerhill tomorrow.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
The Striking Miners-Not Cheering
Rrnamecf.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept. 30.-News from the coal
miners camps along the Monongahela river indi-
Gates that the days of the strike numbered and
that the men who quilted work last June will be
compelled to return for smaller rates than they
ceived when the strike was inaugurated.
The Proposed Shut Down of Fall River
Mills.
FALL RIVER, Sept. Bottle meeting of manu-
facturers this afternoon was not very largely at
tended and no decisive action was taken concern
ing the prospective shut down. There was consid-
cradle discussion concerning the new system Of
mutual insurance and it given out that this was
tue OBJECT for which the meeting was called. In
regard 70 shut down all present were in favor OF
closing Tor two alternate weeks in October and il
was decided to get the opinion of the mills not rep
resented at the meeting: 1t is considered likely
that general or partial suspension of production
will be made during the month.
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The Vermont Legislature.

MONTPELIER, VT, Sept. 3o.-The town is filling
the Pavilion being their Headquarters. Appear.
ances now indicate the election Of James K Batch
elder OF Arlington as Speaker of the House by a
very large majority. The only real opposition will
be from the friends of Josiah Grant Of Derby The
Democrats will run Herbert Brigham of Bakers
Held: W W. Stickney of Ludlow will be reelected
Clerk of the House, and Chauncey W. Brownell of
Burlington, Secretary of the Senate.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Newburyports 2sosh Anniversary.

NewburyPOrt's 25Oth Anniversary.
NEwBURYPoRT, Mass, Sept 30.-The litera-
~ committee in connection with the 250th an
niversary of the settlement of Newbury voted
this afternoon to invite Geo. Luut of Scituate
to write the ode; John G. Whittier to write
the poem, and James Russell Lowell, descen-
dsnt OF one of the early families to deliver the
Grafton. The town of Newbury, England.
will be represented on the occasion.
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THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable from Different
Countries.
France and China.


LONDON, Sept. 30.-Ths Times Hong Kong dis
patch says the French searching Of several English
vessels is severely denounced. The frigate Auda-
eious has left for the north. Hong Kong would be
utterly helpless in the event of the French landing
on the south of the island. The French can easily
stop the cable at the month Of the Sa;gnvl
sages via Hal Phong are to be under French con-
troll The Chinese expect tho next attack to be
and have warned Europeans that the positions AZ
Tamsui and in the south are unsafe
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sale OF chs Proridenoe. II. 4. press.

Providence, Sept. 3O.-The Providence
Press Company today publishes the announce
ment OF the sale of their ne wspaper property
to q. L. White, who will take possession to-
morrow, White announces that the morning,
Sunday and weekly issues will be continued
and that the publication Of the Evening News
will be begun on Wednesday in place of the
Evening Press. ~
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ALMOST SWEPT AWAY.
Narrow Escape of Two Canadian Tow
Tram NRai.n rr III u......,. 4 IL.

Narrow Escape of Two Canadian Towns
from Being Burned Up.
QUEBEC, Sept. 30.-About one O'Clock this
morning, fire broke out in the village of Lows
vile, situated about 30 miles from Montreal,
and at a. M, over twenty houses had been
destroyed. Assistance was telegraphed for to
Three Rivers. strong wind which prevailed
famed the flames and nothing short of provi-
dental intervention saved the whole town
from being laid in ashes.
MONTREAL, Sept. 30.-At Lachine, Que. (,
last night, twenty-three houses we're destroyed
by fire and fifty families were rendered home
lann
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Charged with EnbexxIemen,

LINCOLN, Neb Sept. 80. Benz. F. Cobb prom
inent young man in business circles has disap-
pesred. The embezzement of $50, 200 and other
crimes are charged against him. There is no clue to
his Whereabouts. He leaves young wife behind.
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WASHINGTON.
Postmasters to be Looked After

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-Chef Inspector
Sharpe, of the Post Office Department has is
sued general order to all inspectors, directing
them in cases where deficiency is found In
the accounts of post Office to arrest the post
master and Immediately begin legal proceed
ings against him. The practice heretofore has
been to allow the delinquent postmaster to
supply the deficiency, if of small amount, from
his personal means.
The Pablo Debt.
1t is estimated that the reduction of the pub
lie debt for September is over $13 100000.
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The shaw Bros.,. Plan. for sale.

BoaToN, Sept. 30.-Efforts to compromise
the affairs of f. Shaw & Bros, the insolvent
tanners and leather firm, having failed, Trus-
tee Wyman offers the entire property for sale.
This will put upon the market probably the
greatest area Of real estate offered for sale in
this part Of the country since colonial days.
The property includes 100000 acres of timber
land in New England, and tanneries and other
property in Maine, New York, Province of
Quebec and New Brunswick.
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Arrested ON Suspicion of RIurder.

AUGUSTA, Sept. 30-John Baker, of Albion,
suspected of the murder of Mrs. Newell Tuck,
of that town, some four weeks ago, was arrest.
ed at his home in Albion this afternoon, by
Marshal True of Halowell, and brought to
Jail in this city. He will have hearing be-
fore the Municipal Court tomorrow.
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BELFAST.

Judge Drnforth will hold the October term
Of the Supreme Judicial Court in Belfast.
BANGOR.
Five persons were baptized in Kenduskeag,
Sunday, by an Advent Clergyman.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-05-10
Arctic Artillery,

This is the original method employed
by the Empress Anna of Russia to
guard her great plaything the first ice,
palace ever erected: The Empress
ordered six cannon and two mortars 20
be set up on each side of the front gate
way. 1t makes us shake our heads
when we read that these cannon and
mortars We're likewise of ice. And
even her councillors and wise men SAID
one to another: What will our Old
ewes be asked to see next?' But the
Empress laughed, for she knew that SO
long rs the sun kept to his old path in
the heavens, her palace would be secure,
But to prove to her friends that the
work was good, she babe them place a
quarter of a pound of powder and an
iron cannon ball weighing five pounds
in one of the ice cannon. Every one
tremblingly waited for a terrible explo-
sion, but none came. The cannon re-
manned intact, and the ball was thrown
to some distance, passing through a
board two inches thick, placed about
sixty PAGES off.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-05-10

Some OF n superstitions about
Irish brides are amusing. 1t is an i'll
omen to rise before tie sun the mar
riage morning; to dream of the croak-
ing of "A raven, or to 81 Z the shadow OF
his wing fit by in the sunshine; or TO
hear the knock of an invisible hand,
which, however, should be listened for;
or to note a winding sheet in the candle.
1t is still more ominous to meet a red
haired woman IN the LIST of May if the
wedding is to be the following month,
or to tread upon the poisonous beetle,
whose death BODIES fire or p~estilence, or
to speak with her lover before meeting
him in church; and there are many
other mysterious saws that are not very
alarming because there are as many
favorable omens on the other hand to
counteract them.
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And 50 on, for it Is not necessary to
go on with the list.
The wretch was hanged in Edinburgh,
and the old clothes of the two worthless
found their way to the old-clothes
corner in Nine. Tussaud's chamber of
horrors.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-05-10

Princess Dolgoouki, who is known to
be entirely IN the confidence of the
Gar, had lately an interview with the
Emperor of Germany, and Immediately
proceeded on a visit to Prince Bismarck
at FREDERICKSBURG, whittier the Minister
of War was lately summoned. 1t is
the general belief that the object of this
meeting is to consider the possibility of
a reduction of the military expenses of
both countries, which are such a
terrible incubus upon them. The cost
of the German army owreaches S116,-
900, 900, and is met with much diff
Guilty. 1t has been demonstrated that
Russia, deeply in debt, can only borrow
now on Tuinous terms.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-05-10

a paper has been published by MIN.
T.. Divers aud Kawaklta on the forma-
ton, by Lleblg, of Illuminating silver
without the use Of nitric acid. When
nitrous acld Is pakse ed into an alcoholic
solution Of nitrate OF silver there occurs
q separation of crystals. These, the
authors maintain, are not Illuminating
silver, Liebig stated, but nitrate OF sIl
yer.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-30
(;utIiCur1
Mrs. Smiths Case, and what the Rev. MI
McKinstry has to say about IL.

To THR PUBLIC: have been fearful suffers,
for fifteen years, most Of the time with what ma
Iepra, and the like and have always been told thai
there was cure for me, and have been 60 dis
isd Dc a, A., nsys not PEI,
smallest spot from the crown OF my head to tn,
soles Of my feet that was not diseased and as ret
spots, which had silvery appearance, but wer,
not deep, but If attempted to heal them, or sooI
oshsr an wss
scale which would become SO ntlamed a. to sraei
Ss sna she
was at times so lame that could scarcely Re'
about and could not dress myself without assist
ance. have tried many remedies, and have paH
el00 in 9 single instance to physician, but hay,
ever obtained only temporary relief. Although
badly troubled as ever, and during the winter Q
1881 and 1882 suffered so much as to be entirely
BY Gdsf and Mrs. L. e. who as are well
REMEDIES; and felt .omehow q little courage
virtue .n' About the second week OF July last
comm enced taking the remedies. and within 81,
my flesh is Is the flesh Of a child.
MRS. BENZ. SMITH.
certify that the above statement Of my wife
correct, and join with her in expressing my graft
B. SMITH
1 certify that the above statement is correct. N,
Smith is a prominent man in this community
where he lives. He is a well-known dealer in stock
and his statement, with that OF his wife, is fully
entitled to credit
Done at Stsnstead, Province Of Quebec, Thu
twenty seventh day of October, 1882
LC MoKINSTRY.
Minister Of the Gospe
LATER-I have seen Mrs. Smith recently ant
believe her to be thoroughly and permanently
cured. ,nn,,
Secy Advent On. Conf, p. Q. No. " and NO. ~. II
BOSTON, Sept. 8, 1884.
CUTIcuRA REsoLvENT the new blood purifier,
and CuTICuRA and CUTIoURA SOAP, the great SKIN
cures and beautiers, are sold everywhere Irice,
CUTIoURA, 5Oc.; SOAR, Dc; REsoLvENT. $loo.
Potter Drug and Chemical Co.. Boston.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-30
Jno. w. Diefendorf, Manager
N. B. Many special bar
gains will be offered in our
Overcoat Department.
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DDGISTER'S ORDER.
III RyGI6TER's OYTICz,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,
Nov oh Iakl
Nov. 18th, lsSk.

Upon theapplication ofSarah A. WhitemaA
Lawrence NJ Whtteman, administrations Of
Henry Whiteman, late Of Mill Oreek Hun
dred. in said county, deceased, It is ordered
and directed BY the Register that tho admin
istrators aforesaid give notice Of granting e1
letters Of administration upon the estate Of
the deceased, with the date Of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements to b
posted within forty days from the date Of
such letters In six Of the most public places
Of the county Of New Castle, requiring an
persons having demands against the estato
TO present the same, or abide by an Act Of
Assembly in such case made and provided +;
and also cause the same to be inserted within
the Same period in the DAILY REPUBLICAN,.
Q Newspaper published in Wilmington, and
to be continued therein three weeks, 10 d.
(~) Given under the hand and Seal
L. g. }ofOfice of the Register Aforesaid.
l~~~) at Wilmington, In New CastIe
County Aforesaid, the day and year abovo
written.
i. q. GRUBB, Register.
NsrICR.-All persons having claims againss
the estate Of the deceased must present the
same, duly attested to the adm illustrators, ON
or before the 18th day Of November, 1885, OF
abide the Act OF Assembly in such case made
and provided. SARAH A. WHITENAN,
LAWRENCE M. " H1TEMAN,
Administrators.
Address,
Daily Republican., 1884-12-30
(ORI9INAL.1
OUR PRICELEsS CHRIsrMASG GIFT
BY MATTE BoHNHR.

Hark bark. the Christmas bells are ringing
Ringing, ringing. ringing,
Loud they proclaim
That once again
Another year has rolled around,
Bringing the day, the day renowned,
when from above,
In wondrous love,
The Holy Child csme down to earth,
And at his 10 =, yet mighty birth,
Good will and peace.
To every tribe,
And every tongue,
Ger earth SO wide,
was BY the shining angels sung,
Is echoed now, and ne'or shall cease.
Hark =! bark the angels now are singing,
Singing, singing, singing;
We almost hear,
From heavens sphere,
The grand, triumphant strains awake,
Roll on. till all the portals quake,
On Christmas day,
On Christmas day.
With faces veiiea they lowly bend,
Praising the Lord. who did descend
To Adams race,
Who wRsso pure
And uudefIod,
And did endure,
Up from child,
Wrong We can never trace.
dRIR neYk! THO CDrIbtmaB DellB ARG Ilu8 luz
Ringing, ringing, ringing;
They seem to say
Let US be gay,
And while exchanging gins OF love,
Think Of the priceless gift above.
List do you hear,
In this new year,
Strive, rtrive to lead : bctter life,
CAST, cast away all petty strife,
And vanities Of earth.
For ChrisLlLss day
Views waited long;
1t speeds away,
And soon Ia gone.
Oh, then, all hall the SAv'our's birth,
This blessed, Joyous Christmas day,
This merry Christmas day.
dec. 22d, 1884.