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A BLOODY DEED.
An Illinois Woman Msrders Another
and then Commits suicide-A Small
Sum of Money Causes the Terrible
Crime.

and then Commits suicide-A Small
Sum of Money Causes the Terrible
Crime.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 29.-News concerning the ter
rible tragedy at Ofallon, ILL.,, is received. About
O'Clock yesterday afternoon Mrs. Crowther was
found in the smoke-house on the premises of her
son-in-law, John H. Lapham, bathed in blood, with
her throat crt from ear to ear. bloody razor was
found by her side. Surgical aid was Immediately
summoned and the wound was sewed up. There
seemed to be no motive for the crime, but two
still more horrible. Mrs. Corwac, highly respect
ed widow, sister oil Hon. B. j. Vancourt, was found
lying murdered in the garden adjoining her resi-
face had been dreadfully mutilated, and terrible
wound appeared in her breast A file was found
near the body, were also bloodstaineo piele of
an iron kettle, and club which had evidently been
used in the commission of the murder. AS it was
known that bad feeling had existed on the part of
Mrs. Crowther towards Mrs. Corwac, it was sup
posed that there was more than mere coincidence
between the murder and attempted suicide Upon
being closely questioned Mrs. Crowther confessed to
having killed Mrs. Corgac. 1t seems that Mrs.
CrowtherS little daughter had done chores for Mrs.
Corwac, and dispute arose in the afternoon be-
tween the women about the payment of the money
for her services This increased the bad feeling be-
tween the women, and Mrs. Crowther in a passion
seized weapons at hand and attacked Mrs. Corwac,
and did not desist until her victim lay dead at her
feet. She then hurried away and in the reaction of
her feelings attempted to end her own life. Mrs.
Crowther was the wife of coal miner. Mrs. Cor
wac was the widow sister of b. Js Vancourt, owner
and operator of coal mines near Ofalon, and poll
tician of some local note She was very highly
teemed lady who lived retired life, short dis
lance from town. and it does not appear that she
had been aware that Mrs. Crowther was her enemy.
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THE INDIANS.
Cowboys Take Revenge for Previous In.
juries.

Cowboys Take Revenge for Prev ions In
juries.
DENVER, Col. Aug. 29.- Monday afternoon, in
Lost Canyon, four five miles from Big Bend, o
band of fifteen Indians went into camp near Jake
Tremble's rancho, and were recognized by cowboys
as portion of the band which attacked their camp
in South Montezuma. Eight of the COW boys went
to the Indian camps and opened fire, killing three
indians and two ponies The rest of the band es-
capped, and were afterwards going across the
country in the vicinity of Mancos post Office.
Major Ward, Indian inspector, arrived in Denver
last night after an inspection of the agency where
he was sent by order of Secretary Teller. He says
the situation is exaggerated; that the Utes on the
reservation are greatly excited but does not antici-
pate there will be general outbreak. The trouble
is caused by rowing bands, who out depredating
without the sanction of the chiefs. The Indians
think they are badly treated by the government,
and ask the inspector what the Great Chief at
Washington is going to do for them.
A few days ago, party of Ii Indians were going
from the Piute reservation in Utah to the Ute
agency in Southern Colorado, and while passing
peaceably through the cattle country were fred up
on by cowboys, and five of their ponies killed ard
one Ute wounded. ,hese Indians are very indig-
nant, and it is probable that when the news reaches
the Uintah agency it will cause new complication
of the Indian question.
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very smooth and neat game of polo was played
at the Old Orchard rink last night. Playing began
at nine O'Clock. Kelsey, Williams and Rounds
played on the Woodfords as substitutes. Churchill
secured the rush for the Old Orchards. The ball
passed back and forth for four minutes when 10
came across Whitneys track and he sent 1t through
the Woodford's goal. The second contest lasted
but two minutes and half, and both rush and goal
were won by Whitney. The last play also lasted
two minutes and half, Churchill again, for the
third time leading on the rush. While the ball was
close to the WoodfOrd's goal with several players
on both sides after it, through the efforts of Church
Ill and Hill together. it went through, making the
entire game but nine minutes. There was no nx-
ing skates, no fouls and kicking, but good
quick and smooth game. As the boys retired, the
Woodfords gave three cheers for the Old Orchards.
s. O. Hamilton. III. was refaraa
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THE BRITISH SCIENTISTS.
Lieut. Greedy Explains Some of His Scien
tific Discoveries i'm the Arctic.

Lieut. Greedy Explains Some of His Scien-
tific Discoveries in the Arctic.
MONTREAL, Aug 29.-Yesterday, while the geo.
graphical section of the British Association was
about proceeding 20 business, couple of tall gem
tlemen, very unassuming in appearance, entered
the room. One of the strangers, a dark-looking
gentleman, with short black beard and side whis-
kers seated himself just inside the door of the
ante-chamber. where he was Immediately surround
ed and welcomed in an expressive manner by Sir
Henry LEROY and other members of the committee
Sir Henry in welcoming Lieut.. Greedy said that he
as well as all geographers and scientific men in
Great Britain and throughout the whole of Europe,
had followed with great interest the efforts made
to effect the release of his party and hailed with
the keenest delight their rescue. Lieut. Greedy in
reply, remarked that he was delighted at being in
vted to attend the meeting of the British associa-
ton. He would, of course, connect himself with
the geographical section principally, and would
contribute some of the results of the expedition.
In reply to Sir Henry's inquiries, Lieut.. Greedy
stated that the meteorological observations had not
been reduced. In an animated manner he proceed
ed to speak Of SEINE of the work done by the expe-
dtion. One OF the most interesting results will be
q comparison of the swinging of the pendulum at
the farthest point north reached with that at
Washington. He explained that although most of
their Instruments had to be abandoned, the pendu.
lum apparatus which weighed ninety pounds was
brought back and has been sent to Washington,
where it has been reswung, and where COMPARISONS
will be made, he remarkng, with evident pride that
he had told his party that the pendulum was a very
important instrument but that if man of the 2t
complained he would Immediately abandon it, None
would hear of this, and very important compari
son Is thus rendered possible.
Speaking of the observation of temperature. he
stated that the lowest temperature ever recorded
was experienced in February last when the mean
temperature 800 below zero After a short
stay Lieut.. Greedy returned to the Windsor Hotel.
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YELLOW FEVER
A Fla tai Case in New York Git,

NEW YORK, Aug. pa fatal case of yellow fe-
yer reported at the New York Hospital.
Thew ctim is a stranger entirely unknown in this
city who was picked up unconscious in the street
on Wednesday morning and taken to the
Chambers St. Hospital and from thence transferred
to the New York Hospital where he was pronounc-
ed in the last stages of yellow fever. That evening
ne died without having recovered CONSCIOUSNESS,
Nothing was found on his person to indicate his
identity or give q cleW to where he came from.
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IMMENSE WHEAT CROP.
The Yield for 1SS4 Placed at 25,OOO,-
900 Bushels i'm Excess of the Best ON
Record.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 29.-S. W. Tallmadge pre-
SCENTS the following figures the final estimate of
the wheat crop in the United States for 1884:
Figures based on official reports made with few
days by State agricultural departments and statisti
cal agents in the different States and Territories
show a total production of winter wheat to be
$50 900 600; the total of winter aud spring $780,
100000 bushels. This makes total yield of the
country fully 25, 900, 900 bushels more than ever
before produced; O00,O 900 more than last years
crop and 80 900 more than the average crop
for the past five years. Departments all agree in re-
porting the quality superior and where it has been
threshed they say the yield has more than met their
calculations. This applies especially to spring
ia and Wisconsin. The quality of spring wheat was
never better. The spring wheat harvest has been
the grain is being cared for in excellent condition.
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SPORTING.
Base Ball.

Providence. 10 l 0 O o K
Detroits. ...........0 o o o o O.
At Toledo-Toledos 5; st. Louis o.
Generally stormy weather throughout the country
yesterday prevented playing nearly all league and
association games of base ball.
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FINANCIAL.
The Weeks Failures

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-The business failures
throughout the country for the last seven days
number for the United States $50 and for Canada
49, total of 1876 against 81 last week, decrease
OF % One-half the number are noted in Western
and Pacific States and territories in other sections
OF the country and in Canada the casualties are
lighter than usual
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Examining the Wrecked Tallapeosa.
VINEYARD HAVEN, Aug. 29.-The wreck of the
u S. steamship Tallapoosa was examined today by
divers, by whom it found that the break in the
vessels hull was Is feet long 18 feet deep and ex-
tends feet into her deck. The top works of the
ship are breaking up The divers say it will cost
large sums of money to raise her. No bodies were
found.
DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes Birthday.
Boston, Aug 29.-Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes,
celebrated his seventy fifth birthday today and re-
and telegraph of large circle of friends and adj
mirers throughout this country and Europe.
Gen. Sheridan i'm Boston.
Gen, Sheridan arrived in this city today. He will
probably remain here a few days His future plans
are not determined.
The Rose Standish to be FIOated.
The sunken steamer Rose Standsh, was examined
by diver today. She Ehas ahole in her side of ten
square feet. She will be aoated
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RECORD OF THE poRTLAxDs.
NOTES.

The game between the Portands and Sanfords
yesterday was not played on account of the storm.
The Eagles defeated the FranKlins yesterday by a
score of IL to 2.
The Gorham, N. H., club defeated the Bethel
club Thursday, at Bethel, by score of to 7. The
Gorhams refused to let Chatterton play on the
Bethes.
The Ssnfords came up from Belfast yesterday and
went directly home.
The Police nine are practicing daily we understand
The typos are ready for them. The latter nine can
handle the stick finely.
The Saccarappas play the Boots and Shoes this af-
terDoon, on the horse car grounds in Deering at
or
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Criminal Campa;pn ,re,hods.
The Libel emit.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 29.-In the Blaine
libel suit against the Sentinel, the fifteen days al
lowed defense in which to answer expired TODAY.
and the attorneys for Mr.. Shoemaker entered ap,
pearance. This action was necessary to escape de-
fault. The defense will now have its own time un.
less the plaintiffs attorney secures rule requiring
an immediate answer In the latter case IT is Gus.
tomary to grant ten days further.
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WANTED.

a NY ladies or young men who are out of en-
"A ployment, in the city or country, distance no
objection can have steady work at their homes all
the year round. Work sent by MALL any one can do
it; good salary no canvassing. Address UNION
MANUFACTURING CO., Box BOO, Boston, Mass.
aug20 d2wF
Girls WanIed.
a Portland Star Match Factory West Com
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Rir,bdav.
NEW YORK
Two Boys Killed while n. Pla,

Two bUys AAKfseN WhhIe NJ FIAys
New YORK, Aug. 29.-James McFaull and VIM
H. Nader, two young lads living up town, climbed
last evening, and were playing on the track when
special train came along at great speed and struck
them. McFaull was almost instantly killed, ano
Hader was thrown to the sidewalk, where he sus
tanned injuries that caused his death short time
afterwards
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ATHLETIC SPORTS,
ro-DAY's aAME-PoRrLANDs vs.. 1psw1ou.

To-DAY's GAME-PoRTLANDs vs.. IPSWICH.
Manager Burnham was not intending to have
game today. But on account of the postponement
of yesterdays game by rain, he Immediately tsle-
graphed several clubs and received a reply from
the Ipswich club OF Ipswich, Mass, saying they
would arrive this noon and play game in the al
ternoon. This club is said to be good one and will
play sharp game. They have defeated many OF
the leading clubs of Massachusetts,. Game called
at o'clock.
TRIP TO BELFAST.
The Portlands leave by tomorrow nights Pull
man train for Belfast, where they will play the Bel
fast club Monday afternoon. They will return
home Tuesday noon. Quite a number from the city
will accompany the club.
RECORD OF THE PoRTLANDs.
In the table given below will be found the record
of the Portland nine up to the present time. OF
the eleven games played but three have been lost
by the elub-one to the Providence Qeague), one to
the Boston Reserves, one to the Citizens:
Field'g
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 80.
The indications for New England to-day are
threatening weather and local rains, fresh and
brisk south to southwest winds, nearly station
airy temperature and lower barometer.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

ENOR SALE-S2000 buys a well equipped milk
n route of 40 cans, % cows; family consists of
horses wagons, pung, harnesses &C., paying well,
established 10 years. located % miles out of Bos-
ton; a splendid chance. W. f. CARRUTHERS, "A
fremont kow, Boston. aug30-1
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Farm for Sale.

fEIHE "Smith- Baxter farm in Gorham, one mile
Il from 2. & r. Station, two miles from P. & O.
r. R.. One hundred acres tillage, PASTURE and
woodland; house with modern Improvements. %
rooms, barn and out buildings first class; beautiful
situation, and admirably adapted for residence or
summer resort. Apply to
Box 1856 Portland, or on premises.
aug9 d2m
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One of the Results of Democratic Legisln-

HELENA, Montana Aug. 29.-Gov. Crosby states
that the special agent sent by him to inquire into
the condition of the Piegan Indians found these In
dians, about 1000 in number dying from starva-
this year only permits the agent to issue weekly
twJ pounds of beef and three pounds of -four. The
latter is of bad quality and entirely inadequate in
quantity. The governor reports an unnatural and
inhuman state of things existing, and he calls upon
the Secretary of the Interior to the respon
sibity of issuing full rations until Congress meets
in December
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HAVANA, Aug. 29.--The steamer City of Nevada,
Capt. Rittey, from Vera Cruz Aug. 9th, for New
York, is in this harbor, on fire. She will probably
be total loss.
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National Law and order Beacon.

CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-The National Law and Order
League today elected these officers; Ex-Gov. Long
OF Massachusetts, president; L. Edwin Dudley of
Boston, secretary; Ebert B. Monroe of Connecticut
treasurer, and Andrew Paxton of Chicago general
agent; also list of vice presidents, including
Jo Jos Nye of Maine, John B. Mead or Vermont,
and Rufus S. Frost of Massachusetts.
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The North Essex fair closed yesterday. Prof. Lo-
made an ascension at the grounds, landing In
south Kingston, N. H. a distance of ten miles. The
balloon there escaped from Lowanda who was
thrown from the car
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Polo and Roller Skating.
NOVELTY AT THE B1JoU roN1eHc.

NOfELIA Al IRE blJOU TONIGHE.
This evening at the Bijou occurs a very pretty
feature. 1t is what is known a black and white
party. The lady skaters are requested to dress In
white and the gentlemen in black far as possible
Each lady present will be presented with a hand
some souvenir and splendid music will be- furnished
for both skating ana dancing from to 1890 o'clk
1t will be nice party.
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TORONTO, Ont, Aug. ga movement has just
among the people of ideas of Independence and
separation from England 1t is called the Canadian
graduates and under graduates of Toronto Uniyer-
sity 1t already has membership Of $50 in the
serVatlVe city of Toronto and branches are being
established in the leading towns of the province.
This movement is cOineident with that of several
British statesmen in favor Of the federation of the
empire Inc idea OF celebrating the empire is so in
been suggested. From what one can hear in the
country there is no doubt that there is deep
seated desire for change. Every one looks to the
United States as the only salvation.
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WELLS, Aug. 29.-An empty balloon was
discovered about mile at sea eff Wells Beach
this afternoon, and was towed in by two fish
ermen. 1t is now atthe beach somewhat de-
moralized. 1t is supposed to be the same that
assembled from Haverhill today.
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Boston, Mass. Aug. 29-The Wendell Phillip club
comprising a majority of the colored voters of
Boston have issued address to the colored citf-
zens of Massachusetts and the north. 1t calls al
tention to the power of the colored vote in the
north without which it says no Presidential cleo
Though the promulgators the address see much
to condemn and criticize in the record of this
party still with all its short comings and unfaith-
fitness they believe it to be the best instrument
now existing by which the rights of colored men
may be maintained and their wrongs redressed.
citizens to vote solidy for the candidates of this
great party.
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FOR SALE.

FElHE entire real and personal estate of the late
Il Floyd Talbot, of Freeport, deceased, consist
ing of Farm Buildings, Stock, Farming Tools,
Household Furniture, and all other property is Of
ferred for sale upon reasonable terms. Apply to
FREDERICK w. TALBOT,
Attorney for the heirs, Falmouth, Me-
aug2S dtf
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The latest announcement is that Augusta is
to have female suffrage society at an early
day. 1t is said there is quite number of la
dies engaged in the work and that they are de-
termined to carry on the work in Augusta.
Several OF them are quite wealthy.
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WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Captain Cole, Wash
ington attorney, who has just returned from Maine
says: 81 saw Mr.. Blaine He is in good spirits and
confident of his election. At the State election we
will increase the majority of 5000 of two years ago
to 10000. The Democrats concede the State to u.s.
but don't think the majority will be as great as
claimed. They are massing their strength against
Reed. The Democrats have never forgiven Reed for
the exposure he assisted in making of the Tlden cy-
pher business, and that accounts for much of the
fight being made against him.
Customs Decisions.
The following is synopsis of sundry decisions
rendered by the Treasury Department in customs
cases during the past week: The value of boxes
containing Bath bricks is not to be regarded as an
element of Ethe dutiable value of the bricks the
boxes being placed about the merchandise merely
for the purpose of transportation Jute canvas and
padd1ngs used by the clothing trade, commercially
known as Burlap canvas, military paddings and pei
issier canvas are held not to be dutabe as buraps
but to be chargeable at rs per cent. Damage to
merchandise piled on the wharf, resulting from
transform, which damage might have been prevent
ed by covering the goods held that the parties were
not entitled to abatement of duties. Porous cups
for battery cells, manufactured of white earthen-
ware, carbon and metal earthenware chief value to
Dc used In connection with electric batteries are
duitable at 55 per cent. ad valorem. Wooden car
pets woven in the same manner as Brussels carpets
and of the same materials, with the exception that
metal thread is introduced at irregular intervals
are dutiabe as Brussels carpets.
Criminal Campaign Methods.
Gen. Green B. Raum, referring to letter pub
llshed in the New York Post yesterday relative to
political contributions purporting to have been sent
by him to officials of the Geological Survey, pro-
nounces it forgery, and says no such letter has
been or could have been written by him or BY his
authority. He adds: II think it Is rather earlv
for an attempt to be made to gain political advan-
by fOTQerYT
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FFyHOsE in want of scoth, American, Irish and
Il English girls for hotels or private families
should call at MRS. PALMER'S Employment Office
379R Congress ST., and securegood help. aug28-1
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Senator Miller and family left Newport, R. l.,
Thursday, for California, and Senator Hawley
leaves for Maine today
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MAINE.

X Inappreciable.
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THE POLITICAL FIELD.


GREENLBoRo, Aug. 29-At meeting between
Senator Plumb representing the National Repub-
ncan executive committee and the State Republi.
DIR. Wheel should retire as the CONGRESSIONAL
nominee in the 9th district, and that Col. j. G.
Edwards be substituted in his place. No reason for
the committees action has been made public
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FOR sALE.

ENOR SALE.-The very desirable house and
4 land, No. 135 Vaughan street. said house is in
thorough repair and complete in all its appoint
ments for genteel and pleasant home, has a good
stable on the premises. BENJAMIN SHAW, 1917
Exchange st. aug29-l
EOR sALE-Desth to CaterpillarsI Send TWEEN
u ty five (25) cents to p. o. box 1865, or address
r. W., this Office and get sure death to caterpilars
by return mail. Satisfaction guaranteed, or money
refunded. aug29.2
HORSE FOR SAEE-By L. A. GOUDY &
AZ CO., Bakers. Pearl st. aug2S-1
ENOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Two houses
4 one containing IL, the other rooms; all flu
ished; lot 70 100; pleasantly located at Cumber-
land Mills; will sell exchange for wood timber
lands. Enquire of JOHN C. PROCTOR, SO Ex-
change st. aug26-l
ENOR SALE-Printing outfit. An outfit for mer-
4 camille printing for High School boy, or young
man to use evenings. Press 6x9 inside chase, type
and materials well selected and serviceable. Apply
at 2Ol NEWBURY ST, between 8 and L. aug26.i
EOR SALE - The entire stock of Stoves.
Il Ranges, Furnaces, and Housekeeping Goods
now in store No. IL Exchange street. Stock clean
and complete, and sold to close estate. Loca ion
trsv-class. Inquire of JOEL WILBUR, Admins
traitor. Phillips, Me-, or f. S. WATERHOUSE, 90
Exchange Street, Portland, Me. aug14-4
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TO LET.

G1oRES IN the Thompson block. Nos, III, 119
- 121 and 1913 Middle street, a few d. ors below
the post oce fitted suitable for wholesale or retail
business, with light, finished, airy basements Rent
reasonable. Inquire of II. Z. THOMPSON, NO. 164
Bracket street Portland, Me. 1anl4om