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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-11-01
A JUVENILE HOMICIDE.

A Thirteen Year. Old Brooklyn Boy, Driven
to Desperation by In-rreatment at the
Hands OF n Bully, Plunges HIS Pocket
Knife Into His Assaiiant's Heart.
NEW YORK, October %.
Boys started bonfire at Prince and
Hillary streets, Brooklyn, last night.
Michael Byrne, aged eighteen, finally be-
gan to dance around the fire and drive
the other boys away. He was particularly
spiteful toward a thlrteen-year-old lad
named Chauscey st. Martin, of Ill TIL
larry street. He forced st. Martin to give
him three cents, and later asked him for
more. Chauncey told him he had no
more to give, when Byrne struck him,
and said he woull not let him remain at
the bonfire unless he went aud got him
some. The youngest boy resolved to re-
main where ne was, and Byrne caught
hold of him and, dragging him toward
the fire, threatened to throw him
In. He resisted, and In the
struggle ne was severely pun-
ished. Having broken loose, St.
Martin started for hi. home, only u short.
distance away. Byrne followed and
overlook him as he was going up the
stoop of his house. When he attempted
to seize him st. Martin turned and draw
ing knife struck at Bryne's breast.
The latter staggered back and fell
to the sidewalk. Several other boys
who had followed Byrne aud
St. Martin from the bonfire, ex-
pecting to see light, ran up and, finding
Byrne lying on the sidewalk, picked him
up and carried him toward his home. He
died before reaching 1t He did not
speak after he was struck Physicians
found that he had received stab wound
ia the heart. Detective Chambers ar
rested st. Martin at his home. He hand.
ed the knife, an ordinary white-handed.
pocket knife, to the detective. He sobbed
bitterly when he was told that he had
killed Byrne. To Coroner Menninger
he said that he had frequently
been cuffed and prosecuted by Byrne.
Fearing that he would catch him after he
left the bonfire he took the knife from
his pocket to defend himself. He was
very mad, he said, at the way Byrne
treated him, but he had no intention of
killing him. Several companions OF the
boys were taken into custody as witness
es They all agree that Byrne bulied
and abused St. Martin. The bonfire was
started in honor of u Democratic process
sion, through the Second, Fourth and
| Fifth Wards
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-11-01
A TERRIBLE CRIME.

a Husband Returns From His Work to
Find His Wife Beaten to Death With n.
Club in the Hands of His Own Mother
The Murderess Handed over to the.
Authorities.
PALESTINE TEX, October 2S.
Mrs. Elizabeth Parker, OF Elkhart, was
lodged in jail in this place charged with.
numbering her daughter-in-law. The
crime with which she is charged is most
horrible in its details. Her son, Andrew
Parker left home in the evening to attend
to his business, leaving his wife and two
little children with his mother. AS Par
ker neared his home at about nine O'Clock.
at night, he heard his vile screaming.
He entered the house just In time to see
his wife fall and expire, while over her
body stood
HIS OWN MOTHER,
Infatuated with anger, holding a heavy
club in her hand. Parker's wife would
have become a mother In a few weeks.
The poor victim was beaten black and
blue across the shoulders and abdomen.
Parker kept the particulars of the ter
rble murder secret for a few days, but
finally concluded, in justice to his chill
dren, to let the law take it's own course
and swore out warrant against his
mother. A Coroner's Inquest developed
the above facts. No explanation is offered
for the mothers brutal conduct towards
her sons wife. The case is attracting
great attention by reason of the fact that
the sole witness against Mrs. Parker is
her own son. She was held in default of
Go6 000 hail
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-11-01
KHART0UM FALLEN.

The Reported Defegt of General Gordon
and His Followers and the Capture Of
Khartoum by the False Prophets Iavest~
ing Force.
CARLO. October 2S.
Anxiety exists here aud at Wada Halfa
and Dongola over the persistent rumors.
from native sources now anoat at both
the latter places to the effect that Khar--
toum has at last succumbed to the re-
peated attacks Of the rebels. Accord
ing to native reports received at Dongola,
the rebels, who have been menaciug
Khartoum for several months, recently
received large reiuforcements from the
Mahdi. Ear'y in the morning they made
a sudden onslaught on Khartoum, and
Notwithstanding Gordon's followers
fought desperately, the town was soon
at the mercy of the enemy, who swarmed
iuto the place IRON the surrounding
country.
Another report says General Gordon
was surprised through the treachery of
some Egytian troops under him, and was
compelled to surrender by overwhelming
odds after desperate attempt to drive
the rebels back. A thousand of the lat
ter were killed.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-11-01

ImMrrsK orders for munitions Of war
have been given by the Chinese in Lon
don. Berlin and other cities of Europe.
The general opinion is the rice-eaters mean
TO fight. Five million cartridges are being
shipped from London.
NONE arrests Of Nihsists are reported
from st. Petersburg One desperate fell
low, wanted for four years, was captured
on the 18th. Arrests were also made at
Warsaw.
on the 9th the National Travelling
Mems Association began a three days.
session at Council Bluffs, La.
THE recent heavy rains have been gen.
eral in nearly all sections Of the country
that have so long suffered from dought
THE Fall River (Mass.) mills started up
on the 9Th, but unless trade improves an
other shut down will be ordered.
GERMANY has entered a protest against
blocking the Chinese coast before France
| has made formal declaration of war
| against China.
| MAUD s. did not attempt to lower her
record on the 9th at Lexington KY, on
account of the heavy track. The triad was
postponed uutil the 3)th.
THE Liberals in Belgium express great
discomfort with the new ministry, for the
reason that it is as strongly Catholic
as the last one.
OK the 9th conference of the Wabash
| officials was held in New York to hear the
report of the President and Secretary,
| who have just returned from Europe.
| THE report of the Board of Directors Of
the st. Louis Exposition, which met ON the
9th, showed that the receipts were 1893,
0l0.S2; expenditures, $43. 333; leaving a
balance of $4S,67Ls2.
AGENTS of the Pennsylvania Road are
reported to be buying stock in the Balti-
more &C. Ohio with hope that an anti
Garrett man can be elected President.
On the 9th the National Convention OF
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
in session at st Louis, No., finished its
business and adjourned.
MORE of the large Massachusetts, mills
have suspended operations, and large
additional number of men and women are
out of employment with poor prospects
ahead.
The Citizens Executive Committee have
completed the reception committee for the
Cattle Growers Convention to be held In
S.. Louis, Mo. The Cowboys Band Of
Dodge City, kas., will be present ano
have with them live buffalo and real
Indian.
THE report of the Director of the Mini
at Washington for Che fiscal year has beer
submitted. The total coinage amounted tc
S57, $780, 1891, of which .S27 1882, 1924 were golt
and $2S, 776 800 silver.
THE sailing of the missionary steamer
Morning Star, which was to have left Bos
ton on the 27th, was delayed few days
owing to the non-arrival of some duplicate
parts of her machinery.
THE United States Supreme Court in {
longevity case, decides that the time Of
service as cadet in the Military Academy
at West Point must be regarded as "actua
time service in the army" within the
meaning OF acts Of 'SI<nd 's2, in comput
ing his longevity pay.
For the week ended October 25sh the is
sue OF silver dollars was $50, 429; for thu
corresponding period last year. 45o, 400.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-11-01

On the 9th Mrs. Judge Hoag Mosier,
aged 100 years and sixteen days, died at
Lockport, N. Y. She we'll remembered
Washington, and was a passenger on Full
toms first steamboat.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
THE BEJOU.
Informal OPehing Last Eyening-150O
People Present

The Biiou Skating Rink was opened last
evening for the first time. 1t was sn informal
AFFAIR, as all the arrangements were not com
pieted for the formal opening. The stormy
weather of yesterday interfered considerably
with the work, and as the day wore on it
looked rather disoouraging for successful
opening. postponement was first talked Of,
put 1t was finally decided to admit those who
came free OF charge, and have the formal
opening this evening. At seven O'Clock the
people began to pour in, and for an hour it
was constant jam. 1t was estimated that
there were over 1900 people in the rink during
the evening. All the skates, 800 in number,
were quickly taken and many were obliged to
go without. 1t was impossible to accommo-
date the crowd, and many went home unable
to gain an entrence.
The rink amply fulfilled the expectations OF
those who went. Although far from being
completed, everything passed off smoothly.
The floor is fine, snd with little more PLAN
ing will be irst-class. The employees were all
dressed IN uniform, having neat caps with the
word "Bijou" in silver letters in front
Chambers Band of twelve pieces furnished
delightful music from nicely arranged band
stand.
Some sneak thieves stole several pairs of
skater, throwing them out of the window on
the Church street side. and then going out
after them. Fortunately several of the parties
who did this are known and will be dealt with
to-day.
Tonight the celebrated Aldens will appear
In their acrobatic and trick bicycle riding.
These gentlemen give q fine exhibition and
should be seen by all. Wilmot and Alden are
well known in the art, and these gentlemen
perform the same feats, one of them being the
same Alden who formerly travelled with
Wilnnt
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Judge symonds.
(Aroostook Republican.


The late term of court in this county closed
the labors of Hon. j. W. Symonds as Justice
of the Supreme Judicial Court, he having re.
signed the seat on the bench which be has
held several years with high honor to himself,
and to the entire satisfaction of the Bar and
the people. The members of the Aroostook
County Bar, unwilling that the occasion should
pass without an expression of the high regard
in which the Judge is held by them, and OF
their regret at his retirement from the bench,
held meeting, at which this sentiment found
unanimous and hearty endorsement and, by a
vote of the meeting, j. B. traitor, ESQ.,,
President of the Bar, was instructed to COM
municate the action of the Bar to the Court
then in session.
In accordance with these instructions, at the
close of the business of the term prior to the
final adjournment on Friday evening, March
7th, Mr.. Traitor addressed the Court, and in
well chosen words informed his Honor of the
PROCEEDINGS of the Bar, assuring him of the
warm regard entertained for him personally
by every member of the association and of
their regret that he had felt compelled by his
private business to relinquish a position in
which he was rendering distinguished service
to the State. His Honor was deeply touched
by this hearty expression of the good will of
the members of the Bar so kindly manifested
and in a short address he assured them that his
personal and official relations with all bad
been of the most pleasant character, and that
he should carry with him in his retirement a
sincere feeling of regard for each, and a most
satisfactory recollection of the time which the
discharge of his duties had made it necessary
for him to spend in this county.
The occasion will long be held in pleasant
remembrance by all concerned
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
CONCENTRATES VITALITY.

AL ezcitaDts, to radically cure, must be in
Ascsnt. The art consists in continuing their
eso until matters In the system contrary to
health are removed. HEALTH FINDS HAPPI
xsss II THE MERE sENsE OF EXISTENCE.
BRAEDRETH's PILLS stimulate the blood SO
a. to enable nature to throw off all morbid hu-
mou, and cure disease, no matter by what
same Is may be called.
The secret of recruiting the vital principle
Is discovered in BRANDRETH's PILLS, because
hey remove what holds 1t In check. 1t is be-
heved they POSSESS the elements of vitality.
Hsat. healthy animal warmth, is certainly in
creased by the use of this wonderful medicine.
Provided the great organs are not rreparably
injured, there Is no disease BRANDRErH's
Pills will not cure. The true art of healing
ID to assist nature to throw off disease-to con-
csntrate, as it we're, the whole vitality OF the
systsm to eject the enemy that has fastened
en- part.
GET BRANDRETH's PILLS Be put off aosth
fscnc other! and follow the printed directions,
ssd health will surely bless you.
mh17 MW&F&w
Eiegsns JacquemiEot Roses,
Now In bloom at jos. A. Dirwanger's.
mcbI9 deod3t*
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Registrati m of a pothecaries.

The Augusta Journal says: "Mr. Phillips
will be apt to fud many difficulties to contend
with in bringing his cases into the courts. Sec
ton Z, chapter % of the revised statutes says in
regard to the registration law:
This chapter shall not apply to physicians
putting up their own prescriptions or to the
sal. of proprietary medicines
Now it is believed from this section that no
act on can be maintained against firm which
employs registered clerk or partner TO attend
to the prescriptions, while another attends TO
the sale of the proprietary medicine depart
ment. Again, the respondents can continue
their cases in court until after the meeting of
the Legislature, which can either repeal the
law, or add an amendment cutting down the
penalty. Mr.. Phillips has in most cases sued
for amounts covering several years of non-obe-
dience to the law. Able Augusta lawyers are
of the opinion that he cannot go back further
than one year. Mr.. Philips in all his prose-
cutions will be obliged to give security for
costs before the cases enter court"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
a Horna Huif.

j. B. Woodbury., the owner of the horse
"Eat Otis" which was killed upon the trot-
Gag park ct Monroe last October, has sued the
Agricultural Society at Portland for the alleg-
ID value Of the horse. The case, IS stated at
~ hne, was that in trotting one of the heats,
Ne horse oVerreached and caught bis hind foot
In aks boot, which caused him to stumble. In
Ne escorts OF the driver to recover him, his
Bzlk eollided with that OF the rival horse, and
In ne drivers effort to disepgage the two car.
Stages tho horse struck a grocery wagon, which
Gas upon the track, and was killed by the COL
lision. An investigation was had at the time,
ss6 the defendants contend that the facts show
@as shs horse was diseased; that he faltered
and was In dying condition at the time of the
collision with the sulky, and that he finally
ISL iust % he reached the grocery wagon, and
fAst he sustained no injury theretrom. The
sosissy are determined to contest the suit to
ne end, and it promises to be tough trial.
xhs trial is expected to come on at Portland
xY4thS~ q FAM dava
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21

In compliance with the request of forty
petitioners Supreme Director Henry Damon O.
Boston, instituted Cumberland Council, No.
81, United Fellowship and installed its officers
Wednesday night, at No. 8S3 Exchange street.
The officers are as follows:
Past Director-Josish BDregb.
Directors. e. Sylvester, M. d.
Vice d rector-Andrew Leighton.
Iustructor-Mrs. E liza B1rleigh.
Secretary--James E Jordan.
Collector-Mrs Ella NJ. Littleield.
Treasurer r. LeGrow.
Guide-Cbss. l.. Bailey.
Warden-John c. Perry.
Sentinel--A. D Hamilton.
Medical Examiners e. Sylvester.
Trustees-Andrew Leighton, f. T. Little
field, VIM. FL. Ross.
The principal object of this order is mutual
insurance similar to the American Legion Of
Honor, Golden CrJss and Royal Arcanum.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
I'm Insolvency.


Court Of Insolvency for the County of Cumber-
land, State of Maine.
March Goth, A. D. 1884.
In case of GEORGE Fl. WENTWORTH, Insolyent
Debtor.
VENHlS is to give notice that on the twentieth
Il day OF March, A. d. 1884 a Warrant in
Insolvency y as issued by HeI ry C. Peabody, Judge
q the Court OF Insolvency for said County Of Cum
oerland against the estate of said
GEORGE H. WENTWORTH, of westbrook,
adjndged to be an Insolvent debtor on petition OF
said Debtor which petition was fled on the
tw ntieth day of March, A. D. 1884 to
Which date interest on claims Is to be computed
Ihat the payment of any debts to OF by said debt
or and the transfer and delivery of any property by
him are forbidden by law.
Ii'at meeting of the Creditors Of SAID Debtor to
prove their debts and choose one or more assgnees
p his estate will be held at Court of Insolvency
to BE- holden at Probate Court Room in said Port
land, on the seventh day of April, A. ID.
1884. at ten O'Clock i'll the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
ii. r. SARGENT
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of In
solvency for said County of Cumberland
mar21 &2S
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The Same Old Eraud.

Another naturalization fraud has been ex.
posed, this time in Philadelphia, by rsporte,
named Morse One of the victims was Mr..
Hazard of Portland, who went to that city to
be near his dead daughter Esther's spirit Which
would appear at the fraud (Gordon's)] seances
OF course Gordon Was the spirit, and was
caught by Morse dressed in Esther's clothes,
held and given to the police. Cor.
don and his assistant, Kerr, were held in
loo for conspiracy to defraud.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21

Wednesday night, during the very
thick snow-storm, with the wind blowing
fresh, Capt. j. .Wildes, of the fishing-schoon.
or G.. & M Morse of Cape Porpoise-a vessel of
about 20 tons burden-saSs he was trying to
make Portland barbor. All at once strong
light flashed upon the eyes of the crew, but the
compass did not locate it exactly where Port
land Head Light should be The captain asked
his father, an experienced mariner, who was
aboard, if he did not think it singular the COM
pass, always correct. should prove so, much at
fault His father said he did but he had better
be governed by the light. The captain says in
consequence of the light he 'came to-, and
almost Immediately the schooner struck on
Trundy's Reef, then struck again and heeled
over. The captain and crew managed to es-
cape in their dories. to pull to Cape Cottage
where they landed yesterday morning. They
had hard time In the fresh wind, heavy sea,
and thick snow. They lost all but what they
stood in. 1t appears they took the light in the
windows of Trundy's Cottage, which had no
curtain drawn, for Portland Head Light.
Hence their error and nearly fat | mistake.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
Important to Pen.iouer..

The United States officers ara very DESTROYS
that all pensioners whose certificates are in
the hands of men who are engaged in the lille
gal practice of loaning money to pensioners,
and receiving and holding their pension certi-
ficates as securities therefor, shall notify them
at once, that their certificates may be recover.
ed and the unlawful holders of them prosecu-
ted. While it is violation of the law for a
pensioner to hypothecate his or her pension
certificates, entire immunity is promised by
the officers, whose only desire is to stop the
further prosecution of this business by such
money LENDERS. All pensioners in this Vicinity
whose certificates are now holden as security,
can recover by reporting the facts to E Fl.
Hosmer, special examiner of the o. S. pension
bureau, Prsble House, Portland Me-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
In Insolvency.


Court Of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland.
State of Maine.
March 20, A. D. 1884.
In case Of ELMER E. SMITH, Tnsolvent Debtor,
FS'HlS is to give notice that on the entieth
Gay OF March, A. d. 1894 a warrant in insol
rency was issued By Henry G. Peabody Judge Of The
Court OF Insolvency for said County Of Cumberland
against the estate of said
ELMER E. SMITH, of windham,
adiudged to be insol yent debtor on petition of
SAID debtor, which petition was filed on the
twentieth day of March, A. D. 1884, to which date
interest on claims is 70 be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or BY said debt
or ana the transfer and delivery Of any property
by him are forbidden by law
Ihat meeting of the creditors of said debtor
70 prove their debts and choose more assign
OF ms estate will be held Court Of Insolvency
TO De holden az Probate Court room, in said PORT
land on the seventh day Of April, A. d.
1884, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. RI r. SARGENT
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of Insol
Fency for said County of Cumberland
mar21 &28
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
PartInnd naete Tonight.

~ the Roller skating Rink, Storer Bros
block, this evening, the Wilson Bros, cham
pioa sicyclists, will make their first appear
aass under the auspices of the Portland Ca
diets. Their exhibition is very highly spoken
Il. In addition to this unusual attraction, the
@@&sts orsr their friends continuous music
end general skating from 7.s0 to 1870 p. m,
the whole making by far the mos1 attractive
S.ogramme yet offered in rink in this city.
RSekAte sx eeutB
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
SPECIAL ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements appropriately coming under
the classification heads, WANTS. HELP WANT
10, SITUATIONS WANTED, For SALE, To LET,
and LOST AND FOUND, not exceeding forty
words, will be inserted in the Daily PRESS
enc week for twenty-five cents, if paid in ad-
vance.
When payment 10 not made in advance, reg
alsr rates will be charged.
The large circulation of the PRESS makes it
the best medium for these advertisements.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Special Meeting of the Board Of Mayor
and Aldermen.

A special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen was held last evening, the
Mayor presiding. All present.
An order was passed quarantining certain
streets in the city of Portland-they will be
found in the MISUNDERSTANDING the
passage over them of neat cattle, swine and
sheep.
John W. Deering was licensed to keep and
sell gunpowder.
Fred G. Runnels was appointed special
policeman at the Portland & Rochester rail-
road station, and Q. M. Benson at the High
School, without pay
The bond of Arthur NJ. Sawyer, as city con-
stable, WIS approved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
sape. Tor Cesrs.

=; FORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
In report Of case Rogers VS.. Pulverm an action on
premissory note dated May I'd, 1892, for $500
heard the 18Th inst before Judge Bonney, the &C.
eddental omission from the report of portion OF
the testimony leaves wrong impression of the
facts. The note voluntarily sent by Pulver.
man to Morgan Butler & Co., without solicitation
Of any kind a considerable time after the settle
msHt OF Pulverman's affairs by the Insolvency
Court April 8, 1882.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
Real estate Tran.fer.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the registry of
deeds:
Portland-Carolne NJ Staples to John Bar
bour, land on Hampshire street, 800
Wlndham-John M. White to Ellen w,
Dana, ST..
Harrison-Cyrus z. Foster to 8. Lotion
Weston, land and buildings, S725.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-21
Uis Eipb,,etb Auuivrr.arx

Gen. Ma Dow yesterday celebrated his
eghtieth birthday. He received number of
calls from friends during the day, all of whom
wished him happy return OF the day. In the
evening the General entertained his family at
his honaa.