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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
KILLED BY AN ENGINE.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE !

NEWCOMERS Town. Ohio, Dee. .-"Dcnt
Murphy and Jesse Pratt wcllknown farmers, brought
selfpropcllng stcam engine TO town for repairs this
morning A. they were crossing Mjskimcns Bridge the
floor gave way and the engine with the men was pre-
cpitatcd into the water Young Mnrphys father 81"
the accident lie stood watching the wreck FOR lew
minutes and then hascncd back to town crying all the
way for hclp. when he reached the village he walked
round and round III circle leading his horse aftcr MN
W~ time before he was able to tell the story oI
the accident. Pratts body found two hours Dttci
ward with his neck broken. Murphy's bOdy mas nOt
been recovered. iOung Pratt was married last mSht
and Murphy leaves "A family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
GOLD MINING ~ GEORGIA.
NEW DISCOVERIES ~ CARROLL AND DAnLoNEGA
COUNTIES.
rnr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRBuSE.l


fHY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
DALTON, Ga, Dee. 9.-Rcccnt discoveries IN
the cold mining regions of Georgia in Carroll Murray
and D,hioncen Counties, are such a. 10 revive the
interest which turucd away 10y the California as
cogcrcs of forty years ago The miner, have invested
heavily in the necessary machinery The mines near
villa iaca from which S2,0o0,O0O were taken III the
decade preceding 1850. are now yielding large sums
daily. The Coption mine has Vein $500 feet wide,
which grows richer rs it is penetrated Thirty stamp
mills VIII be runnin: this winter. The Falls City
mine is Yielding rich returns. The most extensive work.
however f. being done by the Erncs;inc Company, com
posed Of Louisville people who have invested @O0OO0o
in machinery 1t is said that $4,000
more will be invested in machinery nelr T
D.bonce and Nicolsvills. wcllkuOWn to miners or
fort, years ago. over POO stamps are IN operation.
The great scn-atiou of the Gc"fei1 gold bcit h"W'Ier
is connected with the Lcg Tender mines situated IN
Calmttah Mountain. siN miles from Spring Place. FOR
years ii has been tradition aHong me & nau,'I mat ,no
worked by De soto n he crossed th' COM
nc sechns hr sat n'er rcuoIcI r@"l' ,bnf nf
cyilcnccs existed that work had once been
Gagd on & dhr An 3a ,eye IT %r cTs so m~I %
Of gold worth from 900 20 500 one Of the inhabitants
Winslcs. whom he told the tradition WIN the spirit
his way o thc -poi He spent week IN the mountain
and when he comc back WIN snrn tnmr,ng tnmgy man
III. persistence was such that few gentlemen
formed y company and gave Nh sunni sum ~ ",,'"'
o work on This was about siy weeks ago. The lahds
ON which the mines discovered were purchased on
conditions and the small company went to WORK WIN
hearty good will The mountain has been rrnrlii''h
only itcon or twenty feet and tunnclns m, Just hc,h
hr.iiu The deeper the miners 90 ia" rlcncr - me
Weld THE first which were mnlc nVrtheeh - ~
ncr Ton the Second aseay averaged go ana the thfl
and last "A a.gay nad. shows AN average o
clOO rcr ton of one. Va" Naut
incrca-cs as the ounoin penetrated, and some specl
mons viii assay ~. .OO0 10 the ton
II iassrricd that three thrr mines nave hcrn STRUCK
cr,ia in thu eal Icndcr Mine and men ht" now huj
i,,., r,,,hfn.,t tn h.uin work at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
THE STANDARD OIL INVESTIGATION

HARRIsBURG, Penn, Dee. 8. - Senator
Grady chairman OF the standard OIL Inves
tigntng Committee, to-day presented 10 thd
Governor the report Of the committee agreed upon at the
meeting In Philadelphia last Friday The committee
was appointed to investigate the charge made by FRANK
lin B towen that L. q. Patterson, public ohcer' mao
been paid to suppress evidence for the eommohwe"4
IN the tax suit the state against the stanuau o ,o
pany, IN which claim was made for over ~ I s,s,s
taxss and IN which the supreme Court deelu'u tnc rsc
WAS only entitled to $33.27o % Inc cvlnh'.,c. w
rla,, that no eN Ntleuee submitted Ia SNOW tht ,nS
s,anda,i oil COMPANY suppressed testimony or exp,naed
money TO corrupt the witnesses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10

p,ov,nrxcE. Dec. 9.-At meeting of the
onhcr. Of the syndcae 10 purchase the Narragansctt
cl at the Narraeansctt Hotel this evening, the act
ION Of the committee which purchased the property AZ
the mortgagce's sale was ratified temporary "'H''i-
yotion was formed under the name of me Nhir"g",u
PARK Association which j. to- continue uhtil
"a ,,'rr,d fro the ;rps lnturc and the organization
ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10

derson refused TO surrender 'Omaha Charley 10 the
mob when number of shots were fired by the masked
men, some Of them narrowly missing the sheriff The
sheriff and deputy sheriff returned the shots, hut were
finally forced give up the keys the prisoners cell
Omaha Charley offered what resistance he could, biting
the thumb of one of the mob nearly or"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
4 LABORER LElTING A SMALL FORTUNE
fnv TELEGRAPH ro rnk raInuSK.I

BALTIMORE, Dee. o.-SOmc days ago Daniel
Mahoncy an aged laborcr living No Is9 North Fro
mont sl., accidentally received blow upon his head
which confined him to his bed Yesterday he was found
diving and all indications Of poverty Examination oi
his room a. led 10 the discovery Of bank book show
inc that hc has nearly 5000 In savings bank here
and pausfs showing that many years at liberal IN
tcrst he nut IN England AGO. which along with the
accumulated interest remains uncOllectrd. lie lett no
viii and hn. no relative, here lie Is supposed 10 nave
niece in NeW-N oTk city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
FAILURES AND EMBARRAssMENrs.

HALIFAX, \. s., Dec "a. ". COrbctt &
Son Of Annapolis engaged IN shipping and numbering,
have made an assignment Liabilities. T52,0O0.
CAm.NcuE, Texas, Dee. 0.-Dickson n Green, dealers
In general merchandise have made an assignment.
Their liabilities ,re over $4,000, ana their nominal
assets $4,000
81. LOUIS. Dec 0.-Chrlsophcr Lang In the boot aud
shoe trade, made an -sgnment to-day. Assets $4,000
Liabilities not stated.
Providence, Dec. 9.-Fiddler Brothers Fessenden,
Wholesale and retail hats and caps, have called meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

=
PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR.-The Prince OF Wales VIII noe
ask Parliament for an allowance for his eldest sOnffnco
Albert Victor until the young man maiilcs.
GUARDING THE ROYAL srABtEs.-suspicOus letsons
wrre Yesterday observed lettering about the Royal
stables and Post Once ~ Windsor. This led To tho
postng of xtra sentllcs about the castle last night
Sourn ArRIC,.-Adyices from Durham state that re-
port AR, current there to the effect ia Colonel WARREN
Who was recently sent south Africa Ia settle tho
,ronbles there will organize three regiments OF irrcguar
troops of 500 men each to act Ia conjunction with MS
.laAllII flInl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
REDUCTION or WAGES.

PROVIDENCE, Dee. 9.-'rhc I.onsdalc Com
pany this morning posted notice of reduction of 10
per cent, 10 take effect In two weeks.
l. VISION. Me-, Dee J.-Thc Bates mills which have
been running two-thiris time lately started on fH
time yesterday with reduction OF per l.. wages
PlITsBuEG, Dec. 9rhc employees Of the Atlas Foundry
have been notified of ~ per reduction In their
wages 10 20 into effect at once.
PROVIDENCE, Dee. 9.-rhc Valley Wors,cd mills have
begun running three quarters time. Wages in the Cen
tcnnal Cotton Mil will he reduced per after this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
4 DELEGATION FROM MISSOURI


A number Of Democrats from Missouri met
here Yesterday by agreement and took the afternoon
train for Albany where the claims of their state to ccce
milton In the disuihnion of spoils viii be made 10 Gov
crnor cleveland IN the party we're H"'rrhor ihomh'
f. Crticncn John g. priest and John g. Prnhrr oi -
Iouis ,ongrtssnan ONril, "v-Gufrinur bioWn anu
lnhn a. ilay whn was chairman oi the Missouri dreeh-
tion m the National Cunvrncon " rs udtisioud NAV
ih, rinine ui Go,rinur tlitendrn - 'Nmtl la'e
vil ir uirsrntoi EVtiOvrfnur John s. Ph.lnh9 ana
John a. Hualhnd. az Missouri, ait also talked o ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
INSPECTOR puMoNTs REPORT

WAsHINGToN, Dee. O.--James \. DumOnt,
supe siug uspeclor o Steam Vessels IA hls annual re-
port says that the total loss OF life this year from acct
dents vessels has been thirteen less than In tho
previous year lie charges tho loss OF the city 81 conm
bus to gross romssno,s the part Of the commanding
officer OF tho ship, who ycldCa To- the temptation ~
going tn sleep while the vessel was being navigated
through the most porllOus part OF her voyage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
Ey,lJyG TWO CHiLDREN AyD HERSELE.

WHAT CHEER, Iowa, Dec. 9.-At Thornbers
stott,u an the burlington, Cedar Rapids and Norlhofh
pailr,od Mrs william schultz yesterday murdered h'i
tvo children by cutting their throats with razor ''
then took her own lfc IN the same mnnncr Ih' ''"'
child wns about two years Of age; the younsei ,.'n
-, ,nnuth. Their heads almost rcNti'h h"'"
,brr hnrs No cause Is known for her hc. Tnc
uusrd To Ia, e been aborng under asuduehh' VI n''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
THE LAwREycE.MILLER COLLISION

BALTIMORE, Dec. 9.-The Board of Local
steamboat Inspectors to-day rendered their decision
I'm the case Of the collision OF the steamships william
Lawrence and Decatur II. Miller, by which the lat
ter was sunk Chesapeake Bay. two weeks ago They
nmd that Captain r. A. Hooper of the William Lawrence
was steering TO the east he should have done and that
Cnnaiu l. f. Clark the Decatur H. Miller, was also
steering to the eastward when h. should have directed
the course OF his vessel westward They therefore re-
voked the license OF Captain Clark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
BAY sTATE MUNTCIp1L ELECTIONS
DEMOCRATIC MAYOR FOR BOSTON.
Inn TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUNE

BosToy, Dec. 9.-BostOn has elected exAlder-
man Hugh O'Brien Mayor, over his only opponent,
Mayor Martin, by a majority OF about 3,lOO Martins
majority over O'Bren last year was l,1ll
Many Republicans voted the straight Democratic
gcket TO spite the "mugwumps' aud Mayor
Ssfun did not make many friends as ne
might have done lie was self willcd and
Msiains Asanst his own interests where the financial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
CONDITION. or BUSINESS,
RESUMPTION OF Mills AND FACTORIES.

SHARON, Dee. 9.-Thc sharon Iron Companys
mill has resumed operations with Indications of steady
run through The winter
TAuNfON Dee 0.-Ihc IIopcwcll mil, which has been
shut down for the last tWo months started mp on full
time this iuorning with fu complement of hauds.
FALL hIvER. Dec. 9.-The strike of printers AT the
American Print Works has cEdcl, the terms OF the
strikers being accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
4 uURDERER HANGED BY 4 MdB.

Sr. LOUIS, Dee. "a dispatch from Mary
Vile Mo- SAYS: CHARLES + stevens, hli"s ''u'n'
Charley who shot Hubert kIeiner In lItelts lPu"'
STORE In this city, Wednesday oi last "'h was 'aNn
t of the county nl last night little after midnight
=, ,hrtv -, forty IN a.kers aud hanged bridge 100
yards distant Sheriff anderson aud Deputy sherin An
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
TIE sPRAGUE LITTGA ROY.

PRovIpENCE, Dec. 9.-At the March term of
the Supreme Of 1883. the American National Bank
Of Providence, recovered Judgment against A. and W.
sprague for 900 $50 ~ and costs The defendants petit
toned for new trial. which granted IN the October
term I'm the same year. They. however, did not avail
themselves this decision and rcenter the action for
new trial The plaintiffs to-day asked for the connIma;
ZION of The Judgment which was affirmed for sos 733 II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
F1TTTLISS 10 HIS USTS.
tny TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRrBuxe.l

Sr. PAUL, Dee. 9.-Paul B. Armstrong, Reg
ster of the United States Land Oice of Huron Dak
has disnppcarcd owing several hundred dollars. beside"
having an unknown sum in his possession belonging To
crsns who had ntrstcd In his 10 pay for nna
nroof- He i, a Of q. b. Armstrong, Of Chicago IN
vcnor Of the railway mni service The young man was
a prominent social figure here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
ARRESTED BY RETENUE OFFICERS.

louisville, Dee. 0.-T. j. Miller and G.. W.
Mustoian proprctors of the Coon Hollow Di,ery, In
Nelson County were arrested to-day by revenue officers.
charged With gaining access to Government warehoe
i'm thc absence the proper authorities, aud removing
whl.key on which the tax was not paid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
BISMARCK AND GLADSTONE.

BERLIN, Dec. 0.-The NOrN German Gd:ette,
Prince Bsmarcrs organ explains that the remarks by
Prince Bismarck Ia the Reichstag not intended ~
special criticism Of Mr. Gladstone but of the system Of
coalition ministries. such n ministry, he thinks. Is al
ways mpeded by the necessity Of respecting the opnons
OF the different parties entering into the coalition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
MR ARNoLps DAUGHTER MARRIED..

Agneii Wh0 accompanied hpr hihDf ~ Ampsha isss
yeas vac Hinipd fhls A,erniNF iN tgeien.s w. Nhila
llisp va Mpseis Nagl ANhiiihispi iaWltisi MN iWs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
DIR. J. 4. PAXSON I'LL.

PnILADELrnIA Dee. 9.-Dr. }. a. PaXsoh' cA-
rrblc,t of the Permanent Exhibition Company u
,,, at his home In critical condition with typhoid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
ASSIGNMENT OF A JEWELLER.
BurFALo. Dec. 9.-John X. McGinnis. lew

eller to-day made assignment 10 Whtford Harrington
aud Sherwood WEIGH His liabilities are about $4,000
sse;s unknown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
SHAFT OF THE CASSIUS BROKEN.
LISBON Dee 0-Ihp German steamer Cas-
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

sls Captain Iecht, from New York, November -, fC
IIayrc, has put in here with her shaft broken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10

NJ creditors. Their statement Of January last shoNe"
assets of about SO 900 and liabilities So2,ooo or
WHEELING, W Va, Dec. 9.-Ihcoiore hofioc.k, n, te
eral merchant, Powhattan Ohio made an ns,iahh'"' n
To-day His liabilities SlS,000 assets TJo,ooV'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10

DistIictAttorney Olncy said yesterday that he bad
asked for the arrest of Mrs Mandclbaum IN Canada.
lie had sent out description OF her fugitive from
Justice and had warned the police I'm cities in th, country
To look ont for her il left Canada II said by
subordinate OF the Oice that th- charge of bringing
goods into Canada might be made out IL it was found as
suspected that of her eWelrywas part Of tho
proceeds of a burglary which committed year
Two ago. The police have suspected thar By p0r-
ter, who was Indicted for shooting Walsh In Shang"
Diapers lquor-store concerned In the Troy burg
laily M which large number of diamonds were taken
frptu "A fsty. fFX sfn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-10
MRS MANDELBAUM STILL IN CUSTODY.
-TIE FXAMINATlON NOr YET HELD-CuAEGED WIFI
NAGRANCY.

HAMILTON, Ont, Dee. o." Mother Man.
dcbaum was not brought up at the police court to-day
for examination. Her will come mp tomorrow.
The United states Government will send q from
New York to watch the Mrs. Mmdclnaum -
charged ON the police books with Nagancy
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-01
Political Notes

moments reflection must convince one that the
Kennedy doctrinaries have overstepped the bounds
in taking the matter of revenue reform into their
own hands. Their free trade theories are fallaci-
the Morrison bill, is bungling and impracticable'
The Chronicle is ardently and unalterably the advo-
cate of tariff reJorm but not of such reform az the
present tariff adjusters are likely to effect, and we
are eternally opposed to the method already pre-
sented to the country. 1t is improvement at all
and does not present the first germ of REFORM AS
has been we'll said, the Morrison bill win set back
the work of tariff reform for ten years.-Augusta,
Ca, Chronicle, Dem.
The Democratic House in its desire to secure
reputation for economy, has made a ferocious at
tack upon the consular and diplomatic service and
has undertaken to make a substantial reduction in
the salaries attached to of the important
offices. This IS nothing better than an arrant and
preposterous piece of demagogsm. If successful
the attempt may result in a pecuniary saving of
few thousand dollars but it viii be at the expense
of the European credit of the country, and will
cost more than 1t is worth. The salaries paid our
ministers and other diplomatic officials are already
too low Instead Of being reduced they ought to be
increased, for at present the incumbent of first
class European mission can only maintain the dig
nifty of his Office by a recourse to private means
Philadelphia North American.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-01
WEST INDIES.
The Political Situation i'm Cuba Unchang-
ed-ReveIutionary Agitation i'm Havana
The People Urged to Throw Off the
Spanish Yoke,


The political situation in Cuba remains unchang-
ed, but the enemies of Spanish rule are adding to
their number daily. On Monday evening a large
number of pasquinados appeared here, soma being
distributed throughout the city and posted at
street corners. The document called upon the
people to join the Aguero movement and to assist in
throwing off the Spanish yoke all hopes of better
government having vanished. 1t is reported that
the police arrested three persons charged with dis
tributing the reasonable paper, while another ru-
NOR places the number arrested at from five to
eight one late arrival from Key West. 1t is also
said that they are imprisoned in the Cabana fort
ress. In the same prison are confined the COM
mander of the force sent after Aguero from Car
denas on the latter's arrival from Key West, and
six officers of high rank imprisoned by order Of
The troops have not yet succeeded in annihilating
the insurgents and the few of the latter killed have
been replaced by new adherents. The government
gives no information to the public in regard to the
state of affairs.
At Colon judge residing in the town has issued
the following proclamation, which has been very
lightly regarded: By this first summons cite, call
and invite an individual who is said to call himself
Carlos Aguero who is young, of small stature and
thin, has scanty moustache, is rather light haired
and is man of good manners, to report at the pub
himself from the charges of rebellion, incendiar-
ISM etc. The summons concludes by assuring
Aguero that if he will report called upon he will
be listened to- and that justice viii be administered
him; if he will not do so he will be declared rebel
and subject to the law.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-01

The editor of the London Times receives
$4,000 salary, the Standard pays $4,000
Daily News $780, 600, senior editors Of the Tel
eeranh receive $17,5O0 each. Manchester
Guardian $15, 900, Pail Mall Gazette, ospecta-
James Gazette $4,000 and Punch $4,000,
The old Washington Hotel, at the corner of
Third street and Pennsylvania avenue, the
home of Vice President Wilson during his
life in Washington, has been sold for $28,6Oo
to the rich brewer Benrich. 1t is to De re-
paired and continued as public house.
Miss Anderson-an American, be it remem-
beEed-refused to play on the night when the
other theatres were closed out of respect to
Prince Leoposd's memory. Illness having
been proclaimed by an English manager as
the cause OF her non-appearance, the actress
printed denial Of the statement.
Flowers from Italy are received in London
as fresh as if newly gathered,
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-01
Nuts and Ralsins.

Senator Logan is member Of the Methodist
church.
In family of Norwegians,, at St. Paul,
Mimi, a genuine case Of Ienrosy has been
discovered.
The cost Of Senator Hales new house At
Ellsworth, Maine, is reported TO be SO, 900. II
is nearly completed. -
According to lLondon Truth, ArchblshoD
Gibbons Of Baltimore will be the next cardL
nal.
Mrs. Greedy, wife Of the Arctic explorer ia
expected at Washington, where she will re-
main until the Arctic expedition returns.
There are ninety printing Offices in Greece,
of which Athens claims one-half. ls5 new,.
papers are printed there,
-T, .at,
AThe honorary presidency Of the Prussian
State Council has boon accepted by the Grow
Prince Of Germany. Prince Bismarck is 10 b
secretary,
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-01
MEXICO.
A Revolution Reported Imminent Brit
ish and American Steaffiers Ordered Not
10 Proceed to Mexican Ports.

GALVESTON Texas, April BOA special to the
News from Laredo says: Authentic advices from
Mexico are to the effect that Gen. Trevino a few
days ago received polite intimation to report at
headquarters in the City of Mexico, to which he
failed to respond. second and official summons
was met with an excuse, whereupon, yesterday, he
summons within "a hours he would be taken under
guard. General Trevino will not obey, as it means
ton 1t is further asserted as fact that British
steamer loaded with goods for Vera Cruz has been
ordered by telegraph to proceed to that port but
to return to her home port and that the Whitney,
Morgan line steamer, has been ordered not to ex-
tend her trip to Mexican ports
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-01
FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS-.
HOUSE..

WASHINGTON, April 80.
The House resumed consideration of the
tariff bill in committee. Messrs. Dingley and
Milliken of Maine spoke in opposition to the
bill and Mr.. Hewitt in favor.
Mr.. Loring of Indiana, from the committee
on elections, submitted report in the Vir-
ginia contested case of O'Farral vs.. Paul, de-
claring the contestant entitled to the seat.
The evening session was for debate only on
the tariff hill
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-01
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PITRTJSHING COMPANY,

AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND. ME.
TERMS: Eight Dollars a Year. To mail subscrib-
efs, Seven Dollars Year, If paid In advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch OF space, the
length Of column, constitutes square
$1.50 per square, daily first week. 90 cents per
week after; three insertions less, $780, contnu-
ing every other DAY after first week, 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less rs CENTS one
week, $780, $50 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsRMENTs'' and "AUcTIoN
SALES, $500 per square per week; three insertions
or less, S1.5O.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50 a
year; If paid in advance, $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted IN the "MAINE STATE
PRESS (Which has large circulation in every part
of the State for per square for first insertion
and 30 cents per square for each subsequent inser
ton.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-01
GENERAL NEWS.

In the Pittsfeld murder trial the entire forenoon
was consumed yesterday in discussion upon the
admissiblty of certain statements made by Tilton
the murdered man, at different times after the
shooting. The prosecution claim that these are the
dying declarations OF the deceased.
Colonel Daniel M. White of Petersboro, N. Il. has
been appointed Brigadier General Of State in the
National Guard by the Governor and Council.