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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Some Interesting Gossip in Relation to the
Two New Members.

WAsHINGToN, Nov 9.-Much interest
is manifested in the two new members of
the civil service commission. The cause
of civil service reform has not generally
found its most earnest advocates in the
State of Indiana. a prominent Western
politician, who has frequently canvassed
that State from one end to the other, says
that there never has been Il Democratic
newspaper there, until recently, which
has had an editorial in favor of the re-
form, but that recently one paper which
is edited at Evansville by Mr.. Shankln,
has come out very earnestly in advocacy
of civil service reform, and has urged the
retirement as leaders of voorhees, and
Hendricks ON the ground that they do not
represent the young Democracy of that
State. The editor of this journal is the
one VINO was the earliest to telegraph to
the new Commissioner Edgerton his con
CALCULATIONS. ltappearS that Mr.. Edger
ton does not represent the Indiana poll
ticians of which Mr. Hendricks is II type ;
that he, on the contrary, has been oppOs
ed to the machine politics of that State
and that the reason why, with his abili-
ties, he has remained so long in retire
ment, is that he has not had the support
of those who favor machine methods.
AS his record becomes known here he
seems to he much better equipped for his
new duties than was at first supposed
AS for Mr.. Trenholm of South Carolina,
no question is made that he is well quail
fled for the place. Those who know him
well say that he is "A man of unusual exc
cutive capacity, quick to form judgments,
and very tenacious of his opinions that
he cannot be driven by any political intlu-
ence into course which he does not APP
prove, or against policy which he has
undertaken to support, and that he will
very likely be the practical head of the
commission, for the reason that where
McGregor sits is the head of the table"
Charge Bayonets.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9,-Secrctary Eudi-
colt has sent instructions to the military
commanders stationed in the neighbour
hood of the uprisings against the Chinese
to have their troops in readiness to enforce
the provisions of the Presidents proclama-
ton issued Saturday.
The New Commissioners.
WAsIIINGToN, Nov. Col. Trenholm
who succeeds Judge Thoman as civil ser
vice commissioner, arrived in this city last
night and to-day he took the oath of Office
and with the other two commissioners
called on the President. After leaving
the White House the new commission helC
its first meeting The only business tIan
Sacted was the election of lIdgcrtOn Il,
president
Gen. Buell., Pension Agent.
WAsHlNGTON, Nov 9.-Don Carlos Buel
was to-day appointed pension agent Il
Louisville, Ky. lie is Il noted Union gen
eral of the late war who organized and 70
long time commanded the army of thu
Ohio. Since the war he has been engaged
III business III kentucky.
No Help Here for Riel.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9-MaiOr Edmunt
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Downs Elixir will cure any co ugh or cold,
no matter of how long standing,
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\AJANTED-An active Man or Woman in
w every county to sell our goods. Salary
1915 per month and expenses. or commission:
Expenses in advance. Outht free. For full
articulars address,,
STANDARD SILVER WARE CO., BosTON,
MASS 2l2,dAw
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Hampton, Hamilton County, Nebraska.

We have for sale some choice first mortgage
farm securities drawing ! per cent interest,
PAYABLE semi annually. Principal and inter-
est guaranteed. All parties having money to
invest will find it to their interest to cores
pond with the above firm before investing.
Loans from 500 up to $780, running from two
to Ave years reference given when desired
o. Is. HOUGHTON, President.
v. ID. FOSTER, Treasurer,
A. Il. HOUGHTON. Secretary.
lU,w3m
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
The New Commissioner.
Gen. Buell., Pension Agent.

WAsHlNGTON, Nov. 9.-Don Carlos Buell.
was to-day appointed pension agent at
Louisville, Ky. He is il noted Union gen
eral of the late war who organized and for
a long time commanded the army of the
Ohio. Since the war he has been engaged
in business in NputllckN
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Charge Bayonets.

WAsnlNGToN, Nov 9,-Secrctary Endi-
colt has sent instructions to the military
commanders stationed in the neighbor-
hood of the uprisngs against the Chinese
to have their troops in readiness to enforce
the provisions of the Presidents proclama-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-12
STARVED TO DEATH,
STARVED TO DEATH,
Although He Had Several Thousand
Dollars in His Pockets.
Miserable Death of a Miser in New
York, Native of Camden.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-A man dressed in tat
tered clothes, with tottering step and with the
general appearance of being half starved hired
room at lodging house l51 South Fifth avenue
few weeks ago. He appeared to be suspicious OF
every one. He did not seem to have any business,
and went in and out all hours of the day and night
Two weeks ago he became sick and was confined
to his room. Finally the neighbors complained TO
the Board of Health, and the man was removed
to Bellevue Hospital on Monday. At the hospital
more minute examination of his body was made.
Nothing but the framework of the body remained.
The man did not appear to be suffering from
anything excepta lack of nourishment and clean
illness. He finally said that his name was Rufus
Clarke, that he came from Camden, Me- and had
a sister, Mrs. Crockett, in Rockland, Me. He did
not care for his relatives, and they did not care
for him. He had been broker, but he could not
accumulate any money. There were many people
in this city who knew him, but as he was poor
they would not notice him. He was rayenous and
swallowed whatever was given him like flash.
His body, however, was in such a weak condition
that it could not respond to the tonics that were
given to him, and today he was seized with
spasms in one of which he died.
The clerk of the hospital, in making a search
through his clothes, found in one of his pockets
roll of bright new bills, wrapped in piece Of
paper, amounting to $253. Continuing the search,
he found package Of bank books, which showed
that the dead man had in the National Park Bar
of New York $500 to his credit; in the Bleecker
Street Savings Bank 5000; in the Seamen's Bank
in Wall street $4Oo, and in the Bowery Savings
Bank $4O0. In q dirty envelope was deed to
Rufus Clarke with an abstract of title, showing
that he owned five hundred acres of land in Scott
county, Tennessee, free and clear of incumbrance
In pocket-book was a card of John Clarke &
Sons, wholesale drug dealers, No. 153 Water
street. The firm is composed of John Clarke, Jr
and John j. Clarke
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SUBURBAN NEWS.



Messrs. Lewis, Chase s. Whitten have nearly
completed their wharf near the breakwater and
they have built structure that will stand many
northeasters.
The operetta, "Red Riding Hoodn netted $7907.
This amount has been presented to the Public
Library Association, and the U. D. G. c., of this
village.
An orchestra of young musicians has recently
been formed in this village and they are now un-
der the direction of Mr. L. F. Pingree. Its make
up is Sherman Willard, James Kincaid, Charles
Manchester and Fred Hartman.
sACCARAPPA.
The new side track at the p s. r. depot is near
ly completed, and will accommodate four hundred
and sixty feet Of freight cars. The old depot
builhing will be used for freight house, for the
present. The company have employed some 25
laborers in constructing the side track from the
depot to Saco road. The larger part of the road
bed is built and the rails will be laid next week.
L. A. Durell, machinist of Cumberland Mills,
had his hand badly jammed by being caught in
belt.
The knights of Pythias in this village, will prob
ably install its officers on Monday evening, JAN
uary IL. David Moulton, elder Crawford of
Portland will be present and give some of his hum
OrOuS readings.
The following are the elective officers of Cloud
man Post, G. A. R., for the current term:
Commander-Wm. III. Holston.
G. v. C.-George F. Hunt.
j.. &C. w. bennett.
Surgeon-A. H Burroughs.
o. D.-Geo Whidden
@. M.-HeZekiah Elwell.
Chaplain-E. b. Phinney.
o. G.-H. L. Cousins.
Delegates to Department misrepresentation
Z. Warren, w. X. Dana.
Alternates-Eli Newcomb, H. B. Sproul.
Trustee-Alonzo Libby.
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The York County Murderers.

While the Governor and Council were at the
Maine State prison recently all prisoners were
given an opportunity to make any complaint or
requests they desired. About 25 of the convicts
ayailed themselves of the privilege, among whom
were Oscar E. Blaney and Mrs. Mary E. Barrows,
the Kittery murderers Mrs Barrows exhibited
no gratitude that she had been given an oppor-
tunity to enjoy life for year and four months
longer than the court said she could when she
was convicted as an accomplice in the murder of
her husband but instead she demanded full and
unconditional PARDON on the ground of her inno-
cence. She stated explicitly that she knew
nothing Of Blaney being the murderer till he con.
fessed his guilt Blaney, on the other hand, re-
iterated his former confession and stated that he
was Influenced to commit the murder by the I'M
portunities of his wife, who frequently consulted
with her mother regarding it. Mrs. Barrows, he
sad furnished the money to purchase the re-
volYer and knew that he was going to commit the
murder that night, for his wife had notified her
during the day that such would be the case. He
said he believed Mrs. Barrows saw the first shoot
ing from her bedroom window and after the sec
ond shooting remained in the house with him for
about an hour, oG till after Barrows died. After
his death she went into the bedroom and pulled
the clothes off of him. She said she knew the
coroners and they would call it suicide. His wife,
Baney said, has not written him since he was
committed to prison.
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vANpERBlLT'S FUNERAL.
Simple Services Held in New York
YESTERDAY.

NEW YORK, Dec 11.-At O'Clock this morn
ing, the rector .of st. Bartholomew's church, OF
which the dead millionaire, VIM. II. Vanderbilt,
was member, held services at the late residence
of the deceased. Only members OF the family
were present. The service was very simple, the
clergyman praying and reading from the Scrip
lures. At their conclusion all save the members
of the family withdrew.
the dead man, the. coffin was closed and sealed.
Then, followed by the family, pall.bearers and
news church and placed upon low catafalque
at the foot of the altar, near the chancel.
The family and friends occupied the centre
front seats at the right of the main aisle. They
were Chauncey M. Depew, Samuel F. Barger, j.
Pierrepont Morgan, Judge H. I; 4Rapallo, g; g,
Caldwell and Geo. J. Magee. The church services
were the burial ceremonies of the Episcopalian
church. Every feature was simple and unosten-
tatiOuS The rector was assisted by Assistant
Bishop Potter and Rev. Frederick W. Clampett in
conducting the services The choir rendered MI.
Tanderbt's M 81 favorte ny hymns, ms Nearer My God to
The body was then removed from the church
for the journey to New Dorp.
All of the contemporaries of the deceased of
any eminence were present at the church. Every
railroad notable, and every banker of high stand
ing was there, and one-quarter of the church was
occupied by railroad employees and Mr.. Wander
From the church the hearse and carriages pro-
ceeded to the ferry boat at North River. 1t was
pants of the fifty carriages on the boat and many
were therefore left behind The boat landed at
1926 p. m. at Clifton, and the procession again
formed and started toward New Dorp, several
miles away. Hundreds of people came from all
parts of the island to see the funeral and on near
ly all the hotels and prominent buildings flags
were at half-mast. 1t was after O'Clock when
the cemetery was reached, and the body was then
placed in the receiving vanlt, and the casket her
metically sealed in the presence OF the four sons
The body will remain here until the mausoleum is
finished.
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GENERAL NEWS.

The first civil service examination in Boston Of
candidates for government clerkships took place
Thursday. Some sixteen ladies and gentlemen
presented themselves The Hon. D0rman b.
Eaton of the civil service commission supervised
the examination.
1t has been discovered that some time during
Thursday night the safe in the Office of Harvey &
Otis, jewelry manufacturers in Providence, r. l.,
had been cracked and between $4,000 and $2300
worth of jewelry taken.
Business failures occurring throughout the
country during the last seven days number $50
for the United States and IL for Canada, as COM
pared with total of 239 last week.
Quiet reigns throughout the Monongahela val
ley mines.
John Alexander colored, was executed in New
Orleans La, yesterday for the murder Of his wife
with an axe. He cut her to pieces, put her in a
sack and buried the body in ditch where the re-
mains were found several days afterwards.
The Mexican Congress has approved the mod-
fed contract with Capt Eads for ship railroad
and the bill has gone to the President for his
signature.
The peace negotiations which have been under
way for several days past seem now about to re-
suit in an amicable settlement of the difficulties
between the miners employed by LoomiS and the
citizens of BeVier, Mo.
ing of the Boston Civil Service Reform Associa-
tiOn last night
The Galveston Daily Civilian, the oldest news
paper in Texas, was sold at a constable sale yes
terday to satisfy a debt of $144.
The New York Board of Health yesterday pass
ed a resolution declaring the assay office nui-
sance and menace to health by reason of acid
vapors and fumes, and calling upon the United
States authorities to abate the nuisance.
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MAINE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
Annual Meeting of the Corporators
and Associate Subscribers.

AUGUSTA, Dee. 12.-The corporators and asso-
ciate subscribers of the Maine Industrial School
for Girls met in annual meeting at the institution
on Wednesday last. In the absence of ex-Gov.
Perham by reason of illness, Judge Baker was
chosen to preside. The annual reports of the SUI
perintendent and treasurer were presented show
ing the school to be in excellent condition and
promising much for the future. The following Of
ficers were elected for the ensuing year;
President-Sdney Perham.
Secretary-Charles L. Nash.
Treasurer-E. Rowel
Hon. Moses Gddngs of Bangor and Mrs. Sarah
NJ Ware of Waterville were elected trustees for
three years: Miss Clara M. Farwel Mrs. Marga-
ret T. Merrill and Charles r. McFadden were
chosen associate subscribers.
The meeting was made pleasant by the fact
that the new school building is now completed
and ready for occupancy as soon as the furnishing
is effected Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, Mrs S. G..
Sargent and Miss Farwell are a committee to So
licit funds for furnishing the building for occu-
pancy by Jan. Is, 1886, if possible.
The board of managers elected the following
board for the ensuing year:
Mrs M. I. Merrill, Portland; Mrs. A. d.
Knight Hallowell; Mrs. o. Williamson, Mrs. |. d.
Sturgis, Mrs. G. w. Quinby, Augusta; Miss Clara
NJ Farwell, Rockland; Mrs. James ID. White,
Gardiner; Miss Sarah Hyde, Bath; Mrs. ii. X.
Baker, Hallowell; Mrs. Moses Giddings, Bangor;
Mrs. j. 0. Smith, Skowhegan; Mrs. j. r. Bod
well, Hallowell
Mrs L. NJ. N. Stevens and Mrs Sargent were
constituted committee to engage matron and
assistant matron for the new school,
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THE PORTLAND FRATERNITY.
A Card from Rev. Henry Blanchard.

Some months ago the undersigned as chairman,
the, Hon. W. W. Thomas and j. P. Baxter, Esq,
were appointed committee from the Portland
Fraternity to secure assistance for providing plac
es in various parts of our city where the "boys Of
the street, could find shelter and warmth and
reading during the winter. The City Government
authorized the use of any public building which
might serve the purpose held in view. 1t was
found, however that only one could be used,- land
that was already the work place of an excellent
institution. It's managers did not wish to have
the room used for any other purpose and the COM
mitee did not desire to do anything in opposition
to their wishes. Meanwhile, the w. c. 7. Union
of Portland have opened their Friendly Inn, and
it has served many boys as pleasant reading
room.
The committee have now decided to concentrate
their efforts 'fOr the boys of the street, upon
the building used by the Fraternity, The Fra
ternty Primary has already done good work In
a "Band of Mercy" which was established last
year. Very much more can be accomplished II
more rooms can be secured. The board of direc-
TORS therefore, earnestly commend this special
and additional work OF the Fraternity to the at
tention and generosity of the citizens of Portland.
To reach and help these boys Of the street Is one
of the most important services which Christian
community can render. The Portland Fraternity
inyokes hearty cooperation from all who see the
need of saving the young from the evils OF our
modern life.
HENRY BLANCHARD.
234 State ST., Dec. 11th, 1885.
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PortIand,s General Trade.


Mr.. NJ. N. Rich, secretary Of the Board of Trade
says;
"There are good many inclined to find fault,
and are disposed, from force of habit to complain
of dull times; but in the absence of an actual
general trade to the first of December has been
fully as good as it was last year for the season
Business now is better in hand than 1t was last
year; that is to say, there is more cash paid and
less notes given. Hence there is more confidence
and more healthy tone in all kinds of business
Transportation lines are moving as much or more
goods than at the same period last year. and that
is always the best index of trade. There is a
good demand for money at the banks, at about 6
per cent, and good demand here for funds in
New York. Yet, though the volume of trade is
large margins are nevertheless small, with sharp
competition in all lines of business. The Port
land Company are employing over 200 men. Me-
chanics generally in this State pretty well en-
ployed, at good wages. There are probably 10o,-
900 barrels of flour held in stock here at this
time. The outlook is fully as good as it was last
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-12
ParneII Parliamentary Fund.

Some few weeks ago call was issued to the
citizens of Portland, asking for their assistance
in the great struggle going on in Ireland for the
right of self-government. The call met with a
ready and willing response, and Portland can feel
justly proud of the pecunary assistance they will
be able to offer Parnel and his worthy associates,
Upwards of $500 have been subscribed, and on
Sunday afternoon, at 8 o'clock, the organizers OF
the fund will meet at the hall OF the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians. The ward collectors are re-
quested to be in attendance, and to make their
final report A list of the contributions will be
published during the coming week. The COM
mittee, through their treasurer, Thos. Mcmahon,
Esq, will forward at once the fund already raised
JOHN A. GALLAGHER,
FRANK W. CUNNINGHAM,
TIMOTHY E. HARTNETT,
PATRICK j. WEIGH,
DANIEL M. MANNIX,
Committee on Parnell Parliamentary Fund.
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MAIN G..

G. LIEBMANN,
Sergeant Signal Corps. q. S. A.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
SHORE LINE RAILROAD.


The often broached plan for a narrow gauge
road from Ferry Village to Old Orchard Beach, via
the shore of Cape Elizabeth, has received fresh
impetus. The Cape Elizabeth Sentinel says;
''Last Wednesday, conference 0e parties in
Interest was held in Portland to formulate an OF,
ganization under the special charter grahte1
by the legislature last winter. Mr.. ROBBINS OF
Lewiston Is one of the most enthusiastic adYo-
Gates OF the proposed road, and is determined 70
push t TO 70 completion within brief tme IN 11s ths
construction Of railroads, and Is a man OF mucn
wealth and great energy we have no doubt about
in killing 1t, as it has many other contemplated
improvements within our corporate limits. We
nave nay EN- no reason cas- 10 d3uDs tt % M t ntnS
advantages to be derived from such a route, and
will gladly donate to such an enterprise the land
necessary for two-feOt narrow guage track. Now
let us all hope that before another winter shal
have dawned upon us. we shall have tested the
pleasures of a trip by the narrow gauge"
NOTES.
The Maine Central conductors are looking natty
in their new winter suits. The design is similar
to that of the summer suits, only the cloth Is
heavier and the coats button closer In front. Inc
golden clover leaf adorns the collar OF the coat.
OF the local roads, Eastern made its first sale in
Boston Thursday, at 661s, a decline of 11z, then
sold up to 68 and later down to Ga The annual
meeting Wednesday bids fair to give rise to re-
newed litigation, the opposition to the trustees
ticket having retained Sydney Bartlett Esq, with
a view of testing the legality of the election Of
that ticket 1t is stated that suit will be brought
at once for the purpose of retaining the present
board of directors until the question OF the egal-
ty of the election has been settled. The new dl-
rectors, however, propose TO SUCK
The new iron bridge which was constructed In
Buffalo, N. Y, to be placed across Olamon stream
at Olamon on the line of the Maine Central was
put into position Sunday, when the trains were
not running. 1t is 100 feet long and avery SUD-
stantial structure.
Some of the iron for the railroad bridge at Oro-
no has already been sent up to that station 1t is
from Augusta, and is a part Of the old railroad
bridge across the Kennebec river, which is now
being gradually taken down and replaced. As
this is skew bridge, the iron has to be taken TO
Auburn and Strengthened before it is in condition
for use again. 1t will be impossible to get the
bridge on to the abutments at Orono before spring
Both piers and abutments will be built over this
winter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-12
A BIG HAUL.
Boston's State Police Capture One of
the Worst of Female Shopiifters.

police in the Commonwealth ifei building % Occupied
by Chief Wade, presents scene of wild confusion
today. Piled high on tables, chairs, desks,
articles. which have been recovered from
one of the worst and most successful shoplifters
who have ever made Boston their field of opera
capacity were required to remove the goods. The
person who gathered together all this plumber IS
woman known as Jane L. Weldon although
that is not her right name and she has many other
aliases. On the Sd Of last month she was arrest,
ed for shopliftipg and sentenced to three months,
Imprisonment. Three thousand dollars worth OF
woman in 1878. The present lot is highly misce-
laneous, consisting Of jewelry, dress goods poeket
utensils, hardware, diamonds, bric-a-brac, 200
keys for doors and bureau drawers trimmings,
stationery, paints, eye glasses, dolls false halr
estimated to be worth over 50 900.
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Portland Council.

Portland Council, P. of j., elected the following
officers last evening:
NJ. f. s. p. G. M-Almon G. Waite.
G. ii. P. G. M.-Algernon ID. Pearson.
M. T.. S. G. W.-Martin A. Dillingham;.
M. L. S. j. W.-Benj Il. Andrews.
V. g. T.-Willam o. Fox.
V. G. S.-William N. Howe.
V. G. NJ of Coco. L. Raymond.
V. G. A.-Charles w. Belknap.
V. G. M. of E-John S. Russell.
G. T.-Samue S. Mooney.