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Grand Orient.

Thursday evening Supreme Orient r. NJ. Libby,
accompanied by his staff, Vice Supreme Orients
f. w. French and Ernest True, Supreme High
Priest R. L. Dodge, Supreme Viziers G. G. Kicker
and W. r. Osborne, Supreme Inner Guard w. A.
Allen, Supreme Masters Of the H. A, H. Howard,
w. Skillings, r. VerriH and A. G. Baker,-and a
delegation from Ivanhoe Council, No. 1, visited
Yarmouth and instituted Wescustogo Council,
No. $50, of this new and popular order. The
work was done In a highly satisfactory manner
and the charter members, 81 in number, were
highly pleased with the work. The council starts
with large number of members and bids fair to
be one of the largest councils in this jurisdiction
The following officers were elected and duly in
stalled bv the Supreme Orient:
Grand Orent-A. j. Curtis,
Grand Vice Orient-F A. Pendexter
I Grand High Priest-F. A. True.
Grand ViZier-J. Coombs.
Secretary and Treasurer. s. Walker.
Grand Inner Guard-L. X. Cook.
Grand Masters of the III. Al B. Dennison,
John l.. Taylor, w. A. Skillings, G. l.. Bucknam.
The council was then closed in due form and
the visiting princes were escorted to the banquet
hall where an elegant supper was provided.
After discussing the viands, the usual postpran-
dial exercises were INDUCED in, remarks being
made by Supreme Orient Libby Supreme Vizier
C. C. Kicker and athars--The conncil sLdrIS Win
some OF the most prominent citizens of Yarmouth
and bids fair to be a f1ourishing council.
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
sAccARAPPA.

Compulsory vaccination in the schools.
Officer Chute made a liquor seizure last Tuesday
upon Joseph LeBell, whose lair is on Bridge
street, and well known as the 'Pigeon Hole.'
LeBell was taken before Judge Shaw, where he
pleaded guilty and was fined 500 and costs On
default OF payment he was sent to Portland jail
for so days.
The contractors for building the sewerage are
making good progress with their work. They
have cut through Main street and entered on
Central
The travelling public are pleased with the I'M
proyements made along the line of the Portland &
Rochester railroad. The citizens at Cumberland
Mills feel encouraged by the prospect Of new
depot, In keeping with the style and beauty OF the
one recently erected at this station.
scARBoRo
Winslow Homer, the artist, is still at his studio
at Prout's Neck. He has several new pictures as
the result of his summers work.
Burnham & Morrill, employ about twenty girls
in labelling their cans packed at the Dunstan shop
Annie Louise Cary Raymond, while at the At
lantic House this summer, learned of little girl
IN town who had hip trouble that threatened to
the child sent to the Maine General Hospitsi.
where she maintains free bed and under fhe
excellent treatment there the little patient seems
llkely to be entirely cured
CAPE ELIZABETH
Ex-Postmaster Goddard has sold lot of land
opposite the Cliff Cottage property to Portland
parties, at S4,2o per lineal foot, running back 40
rods to the Deake line.
Mr.. Littlehale had narrow escape from being
killed at the Rolling Mills one day last week by a
SUCK OF timber III the hands Of careless work.
man, striking him in the neck with such force as
To render him unconscious
work ON the new sewer at Ferry Village Is pro-
crossing as we'll as can be expected ana the
appropriation will probably carry IL to Jefferson
street A ledge, at uepth Of about six teet has
followed the excavation from the shore, past MIR.
W. B. ThOmpsOn's store, and nearly 20 The house
OF Mr. w. ). Small formerly The Caef hOuSe)
They have stopped work for tie season on
Delan0 Park. Next spring they will make park
and pond, that, with the various cottages 10 be
erected, viii make matters lively at Pond Cove.
General Francis Fessenden has bought Of Gen.
H. e.. Thomas a lot Uf 80 acres, running from the
road 10 tie shore. on which lie cUIienplateS
building fiue summer residence. This lot gIves
a bruad ocean view, situ.tCd 9s 1t is Oii Bload
Cove, just tits SIDE Ot TIE Two Ii ] Is.
Fears are enterlaiDeG al QueLee IVr the safety
of the steamer FUScaIia, from Antwerp for MAT
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LABOR TROUBLES.

Settlement Of Strike in Rhode
Island.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., Oct. 16.--Very Rev. M. Nc
Cabe vicar general of the diocese of Providence,
whose seat is at Woonsocket, received last night
Of Labor deegatng him with fa bower to- to order ali
the strikers employed in the Mlville Rubber
Works to return to work at once. He will publish
Millville state that three persons employed at the
rubber works were assaulted on the street last
night, and that one Yves severely injured. The
strikers who have received the above mentioned
order state that they will return to work at once
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Colby University.

The Sophomore class met Wednesday afternoon
for the purpose of electing officers. After ballot
ing an hour for president the meeting was ad-
iourned without making any choice
H. w. Traiton, 's6. will represent the Xl of the
Delta Cappa Epsilon fraternity at their annual
convention to be holden at Meriden, Ct, October
Goth and 21st.
R. J. Condor, 's6, will represent the Colby
chapter of Delta Upsion at the convention of that
frlternity at Rochester, N Y, October 22d and
The class of 's9 have elected the following of
neers president, +. V. Mathews: vice presi-
deht. H. W. Frye; secretary n. S. Burbank ;
poet, W. Z. sheppard; historian, Ii. b. Woods /;
prophel, A. Wynlani POSTMASTER, j. d. Ames
committee on odes Mary l.. Tobey, Hattie Par
MMeuter, " l. r. stevens; executive committee, 2.
7. Nye. G. K: Allen. w. s. Elden.
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A. q. C. r. NJ.
Farewell Meeting Of the Board.

Boston, Oct 16.-The farewell meeting of the
American Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions opened this morning in fremont Tenn
Pile.
After prayer the report of the committee, on
papal lands was presented by Rev. VIM. p. Fisher,
these lands show that the work is proceeding
slowly but not without encouraging signs.
A local committee to make arrangements for. the
next meeting at Des Moines was appointed, and
the usual resolutions of thanks for various kinds
Of assistance were passed
Rev A. H. Smith, and Rev. DR.. Clark spoke a
few words for several missionaries of both sexes,
who are about to depart for fields of labor.
President Hopkins spoke of the great success OF
the present gathering. His remarks were re-
sponded to by Dr. Webb for the committee on ar
rangements.
The closing prayer was offered by Rev. DR..
Todd, of New Haven, and the singing of hymn
and benediction by Rev. DIR. Porter brought the
anniversary to a close.
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WASHINGTON.
The French spoIiatIon claims.

washington, Oct 1e.-Only three hundred
claims under the French Spoiliation Claims act of
last winter. 1t was thought that fifty millions OF
dollars would be required to pay all the claims,
will settle Everything. The heirs of the people
who lost vessels previous TO the third year OF the
nineteenth century are 10th about advancing
good dollars to rescue the necessary evidence
from the mould Of eighty years in order to gain
the uncertain chances OF recovering the money
lost in the ships burned by the French I'D thelr
great graDdfathers' time
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A Sensation Promised in Newport,
Rhode Island.

NEWPORT, r. l.. Oct. 16.-The municipal
authorities received instructions today from
Attorney General Colt to exhume the body of
Benjamin Burton with view to holding an in
quest to determine whether he was murdered or
not. Burton was prominent colored business
man, doing a large express business; Tuesday of
last week he was found dying from the effect of a
bullet in the back of his head and one in his
breast The other persons in the house were two
daughters and sOn-n-law. Allen Dorsey. a medi-
cal student from Philadelphia The officials acted
hastily and ordered his burial, but no inquest, and
since then ugly rumors have been circulated, i'm
pllcating very respectable people, and the rela-
tives of Burton make serious charges. A great
sensation is promised from the evidence tomorrow.
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WANTED.

VOUNG Ladies i'll city or country to work for us
Il at their homes fascinating employment; no
tance objeetion) $50 to 50 per week can be made
Nocanvassing particulars free, or sample of work
mailed for four cents in stamps. Please address,
HOME MANUFACTURING Co., Boston, Mass p o.
Box 1916. aug14d3m
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To Let.
80 Lef,

3 by L. c. Young; possession given October /.
Enquire of JOHN T. THOMAS, No. 151 Middle
Street au29dtf
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in the
county have been recorded at the registry of
deeds:
Portland-City of Portland to Harriet M. Leon
ard, land. SS24.72.
May Chapman 10 Martha w. Gould, land. 81
and other Consideration
Cape Elzabeth-Lydia E. Goddard to Chas. w.
Goddard and Annie W, Thompson land and
buildings. $4,000.
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Vaughan street church.

At the annual parish meeting of the above
church, held Oct. 14th, the following officers were
chosen:
MODERATOR. B. Lang, Jr
Clerk-W. NJ. Mcdonald.
Treasurer-George Gilman.
Trustees-George Gilman, c. s. Bickford, l. d.
Merrill, j. E. Hodges, Thomas McCleary, w. b.
Melcher, Allan Mcdonald j. +. Wescott, G. l..
Holt.
The society is in a very prosperous condition
The treasurer's report showed all debts on the
parish property paid, and an unincumbered prop
erty of $4,000 value.
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MEXICO.
Full Pardon Granted to Most of the
Political Prisoners,

CITY OF MEXICO, (via Galveston) Oct 16.-The
President has granted full pardon to all political
prisoners except Editor Chiyarel of the Monitor
Republican and Editor Carrillo of the Correo de
LuneS. The prisoners pardoned include a number
of newspaper editors and students. The Con
zalez newspapers are e now cordially supporting the
that the liberal party would go to pieces are not to
f,e raali
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G. LIEBMANN,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. S. A..
MAINE.
More postmasters Appointed.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-The following post
masters were appointed for Maine Offices today:
At Milford-William a. Tozier, in place of Al
bert Gerrish. who has resigned.
At South Etna-Mrs. Ellen A. Kelley in place
of L. A. King removed.
AT East Dixmont-AmOs G. Stevens, in place OF
Mr.. Whitney, removed.
At Garland-Joseph 7. Knight in place of b.
At Hancock-Alpheus S. Wooster, in place of A.
r. Crabtree resigned
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Casting a Big Gun.

WORKS this afternoon, 54-ton 12-inch breecl-
Loading rifle cannon for the government was cast
IN the presence of a large number of army and
navy officers The casting is believed TO nave
been success, but while the molten iron was
pouring into the mould something like an explo-
sion occurred, which, while not doing any exter-
nal or apparent damage may have caused an IN. IN
ternal defect. The casting is in such c0naition
az present, however, as to indicate that II any
thing went wrong the injury will be very slght.
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Murdered by Tramps.

HAzLEToN, Pa, Oct, 16.-Between and 9
O'Clock last night terrible tragedy was commit
ted at Tybersville, a small village miles from
here. Four tramps entered small house some
distance back from the main road in which lived
two bachelor brothers, John and William Kester,
aged respectively so and "a and demanded a
large sum of money which was known to be secret
ed about the house. The KesterS refused to re-
veal where their money was hidden and the
tramps then bound them both hand and foot and
beat their brains out with heavy club After
committing the murder they fed and have not
vet been found.
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The weekIv PAYMENT system.

LOWELL, Oct 16.--The agents of all the cotton
mills in this city will adopt the weekly payment
system Immediately the agreement to that effect
having been made last Wednesday. 1t is not In,
monthly payments but all operatives desiring it
may receive their pay every week The Appleton
Manufacturing Company has paid on this system
for three months
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FOUND IN THE RUINS.
Three Persons Murdered and the
Bodies Burned with their Home.

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct 16.-The house and barn
belonging to Peter Henger, living near Ithaca, 25
miles north of here were bnrned last night Hen
remains of bis wife and daughter were found in
the ruins of the house, and the body Of his broth
er in the barn. The prevailing opinion is that
young Henger murdered the woman and child
and fired the premises. He afterwards commit
ted sNicide
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Oct. II.
For Portland and vicinity-Fair weather and
slight changes in the temperature.
The indications for New England to-day are
fair weather, nearly stationary temperature
and variable winds, generally from southeast to
southwest.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND Me- Oct 16. 1885.
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FOREIGN.
The First Step Toward War in the
Balkan States.
Servian Troops Under King Milan
Cross the Bulgarian Frontier.
A Panic Prevailing in Sofia.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Oct 16.-The ambassadors
have presented note to the Porte in which they
say that further time has been afforded them so as
to obtain a complete European understanding
and advising the Sultan to continue peaceful
policy. They do not however dispute the Portes
rights to send troops into Roumelia to assert his
right in that province. 1t is generally believed
that the powers have advised Bulgaria, Servia
and Greece more strongly than heretofore to re-
A large force of Turkish troops has been order
ed to advance in the direction of Nssa and bat
tie between the Servians and Turks is imminent.
The admiralty has ordered fleet of five men
of war to prepare for service in the Egean Sea.
Troops are rapidly massing at Adrianople, Ten
thousand men and 20 guns are already stationed
there. Russia and Austria have agreed to take
common action for the peaceful settlement OF the
Balkans question.
PARIS, Oct. 16.-The Journal des Debats at
Paris says that England has refused to join with
Austria in preventing Greece from interfering in
the Eastern difficulty. Reports from various
eeventualities. The Porte has issued orders for
redifs.
BELGRADE, Oct 16.--Servia has protested
against the decision of the ambassadors on the
Roumelian question and has commenced mill
tary operations against Bulgaria large force
of Servan troops crossed the Bulgarian frontier
rom Nissa at five O'Clock yesterday p. M
PHILIPPoPoLis, Oct. 16.-A decree has been
issued calling out all the reserves for active
service. Prince Alexander has Inspected the
military works at Firnora, Jamboli and Sofia, and
Is now visiting the southwestern frontier.
LONDON Oct. 16.-Servians have crossed the
Bulgarian frontier near Charkor They are adj
vancing toward Sofia and are now near Dragsnan
Pass. King Milan is in command and panic
prevails at Sofia. Four battallions of infantry
have gone to defend Dragoman Pass, but they
have with them only two batteries and these are
composed of small guns. There is no Bulgarian
heavy artillery nearer the scene of disturbance
than that at SiStera and Rustchuk and it is ex-
pected that Sofia will be captured by coup de
main.
Austria has warned King Milan that whatever
may be the issue OF the present trouble It would
be useless for him to expect support from Austria
laisia. Railway companies In Austria and Hun
gary and the Danubian Navigation Company have
been notified to prepare for transportation OF
n nex
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME.
TERMs-Eight Dollars Year. To mail SUB
scribers, Seven Dollars a Year, If paid in advance
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.
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Cardinal Newman on the Protestant
Church.

LONDON, Oct 16.-Cardinal Newman in an ad
dress to-day said that the Protestant church of
England was the great bulwark Of this country
to those defending the church and that he and his
friends would join in defending it. Cardinal New
mans views are important in connection with the
forthcoming election for members of Parliament
and will be likely to influence many voters in
favor of the Conservative candidates.
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ON THE TURF.
Races at Mystic Park.


The stallion A. G. Dewey started in the free for
all race, and just as he was about to reach the
wire at the conclusion of the first heat he fell
dead upon the track, having either burst blood
vessel or died from congestion of the heart. The
stallion was owned by Slaughter, OConnor & Co.,
of Dallas. Texas, and they had refused an offer
of $1,000 for him. He had trotting record of
2 40 and pacing record of 2.35.
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An Unfortunate Blow for Mr.. Beard

BOSTON, Oct. 16.-The trouble between Freder
ick T. Fuller, the repertor of the Traveller anC
State committee, has taken legal shape. The as
saulted reporter, who was struck by Mr.. Beard Al
the Republican headquarters. yesterday, to-da,
claiming $4,000 damages An attachment has
been made of the defendants property, the writ
being returnable on the first Monday in Noyem
har
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Attempt to Boycott a Steamship
Company Falls.

Cork, Oct. 16.-The attempt to boycott the
Cork Steamship Company by the cattle dealers
has failed and the cattle dealers association has
resumed the shipping of cattle by the packets OF
that company.
The failure of the attempt to boycott the Cork
spurred the loyalists to Increased energy in their
fight against the nationasts and they intend to
contest every parliamentary seat in Ireland at
the coming election so as to give the Parnellites
greater trouble and expense in electing their can
ddafeS
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ELEGANT Residence for Sale.

FVIHE desirable story French roof residence o.
IL Mrs. Barker's, situated on the Western
Promenade, containing IA rooms, besides batl
room. has nice brick stable and carriage house
and lot containing fourteen thousand square feet
Of land. is offered for sale, and immediate posses
sion win be given For particulars apply to
au1Sdtf JOHN c. PROCTOR.
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no LET.

DOOMS to let single or in suits, with board.
IL Apply at No 80 High ST., corner of Spring
nlaX13 d1
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SMALL Pox.

Nfe5NrRr4rs oct. 1o.=oniciai returns at the
health Office today show 43 deaths from small pox
in the city yesterday in st. Gabriel, in st.
Henri, 2 in Cate st. Louis, 1 in st. Jean Baptiste
Village and in Stecunegonde. a total of 81
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STORES in the Thompson block, Nos. 1T, 119,
, 121 and 123 Middle street, few door below
the post Office fitted suitable for wholesale or re-
tail business, with light, finished, airy easements
Rent reasonable. Inquire of H. E. THOMPSON,
No. 1874 Brackett St.. Portland. Me. ian14du
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LNOR SALE Farm at West Gorham, or will
II exchange for place near any large manu-
featuring town or city, also village farm for sale
on easy terms, situated at Gorham Village. For
description, etc. address, HOWARD COTTON,
West Gorham, Me. 10-4
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Rlepe Sentence Not Changed.

OTTAWA, Oct. 16.--It is stated here thai the
rllnlor prevailing in London yesterday that llers
sentence would be changed to penal servitnC for
life is without foundation and there is no power in
England to change his sentence.
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The Glass Workers Strike Not Ended

BOSTON, Oct. 16.-Today is the last day of
grace allowed by the Eastern association of man
facturers of glass ware for the striking workers
to give to the circular in the hands of the
men whether they will go to work or not At the
Union glass companys works in SOmerville no
manufacturers this noon and it is not at all likely
there will be-. If nothing is heard from the men
by tomorrow night the fires will be put out and a
notice "closed" posted on the works. The Union
company has a good number of orders for glass
ware on hand Nhich have been accommodating the
past two weeks during the strike, and they will be
quite large, but the loss to the company on ereers
Which viii have to be rejected is quite large. If
pany will not start up until next spring, and it is
said all the factories will follow this plan. The
strikers are very reticent regarding their inten-
iiAA2.
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BUSINESS CHANCES.
ROOMS TO LET.

ITO LET-Furnshed or unfinished, a large
IL pleasant front chamber at 80 GREEN ST.
1871
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SUMNER RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

beautiful Summer Residence, situated on
ID the shore of Casco Bay, at Falmouth Fore
side, miles from Portland, with 20 acres of land
and islapa appasite belonging to the estate. Nice
for boating, fishing and bathing. For further par
ticulars enquire at premises or address
MRS. R. JOHNSON,
mar5eodtf East Deering, Maine.
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CARD-Miss i. j. PARROTT, fashiona-
"A Bile dressmaker from Boston, would like
engagements In dreSsmaklng ana can be found at
O'iN 13-1
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NANTE ID.

NMANTED-By young lady graduate of the
W. high school, situation either to do writing,
or as clerk in store. Address, NJ. L. A, Wood
fords, Maine. lo-l
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WANTED-A good strong capable woman
wort AnDy at 85 Hampshire st. 1871
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John W. Coffee was hanged in Crawfordsyllle
IND. Yesterday for the murder of an ola man II
had to be carried to the seafold so utterly pros
trated was he.
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EOR sALE-Farn in Deering, miles out,
IL fine location, 100 acres exceant land cut
80 tons hay this year, large profitable orchai d,
all varieties of fruit plenty of wood and pasture
large new barn, cost $500 house and all ontbuid-
ings; price $4,000, including all farm tools, $500
down, balance in 10 years if desired. w. H.
WALDRON. l8O Middle ST. l2-l
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VTTANTED-Second hand furniture carpets
w and stoves, for which the highest cash price
will be paid. s. WARREN g. CO., 374 Congress
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To LET.

ITO LET-New finished tenement OF rooms
n and bath rooms, with stable and garden priv
ileges at Woodf0rd'S on horse car line; 5000 per
month to a small family. w. III. WALDRON, 180
Middle st. 16-1