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The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
LOUIS RIEL.
measures Taken to Prevent Strangers
Communicating with Him.
re Will Probably be Executed Next
Wednesday.

MONTREAL, Nov. GA despatch from Winni-
peg says that extraordinary measures have been
taken at Regia Barracks to prevent strangers
IRON Ifs approaching or communicating with Riel
hls guard mas been doubled and his cell Is visited
every nour. Mounted police prevent all approach
from the outside. Mr.. Lemeux has written to the
prisoner saying that he has done his best for him
alo pIa1ned, but adding that there are hopes yet.
I'd aura Mayor Beaugrand'S paper. scouts tne
ldea tnat French Canadians are represented In
the dominion Cabinet so far as Riel is concerned,
ana says that those of the French race there are
under the thumb of the Orangemen, who have
sworn the destruction Of Riel. 1t singles out Sir
Hector Languin, First knight OF the Round Iable,
VINO, IN a speech at Three Rivers, said, I'm
CANADA we do not hang lunatics," demanding to
9STd Know II ne had promise from Sir John A. Mac
uoh ean tba 70 snsd erect It also aacRs Mr wnSp
ment IN Paris to save Rel from the scafold, but
he let j. Tasz in his place at Paris and that per
son mas done all in his power through the columns
OF Punivers and of the Gaulois to destroy Rlel in
the opinion OF the French public by calling him a
scoundrel t and chini1uy. Third and last OF this
he is not worth mentioning. The stain of blood
bears so heavy on MIN that we leave him to his
remorse and shame. These men have been trait
ors TO our traditions, laws, language and religion
They have sold their brother. 1t Is for the public
to judge"
OTTAWA Nov. Cit is stated today that Mr..
Thompson, Minister Of Justice, has made report
n .sc Council on Rel's case, in which he had
adopted the views of Bishop Grand in that the
rebel leader should not be hanged, but should be
incarcerated in a lunatic asylum. This report, If
coneurred in by the Council, would obviate the
necessity of medical commission to investigate
his mental condition.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6-The Posts Montreal
special says it is semi-ofically stated that it has
been decided not to appoint a commission to en-
quire into RePs sanity, and that he will probably
be executed next Wednesday.
MONTREAL, Nov. GA rumor came from
Ottawa this afternoon to the effect that Hon. Mr..
Chaplain is preparing to resign from the Cabinet
on account of the decision arrived at yesterday
in the Riel case.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
COMMERCE SUSPENDED.
Remarkable State of Affairs in Cal
weston, Texas.
Public opinion Strongly Against the
Boycotters.

GALVESTON, Tex, Nov. 6.-The boycott
of the Knights of Labor against the Mallory
Steamship Company and on the Gulf, Colo
RADIO & Santa Fe Railway, continues practi-
cally unchanged. No signs of settlement
are visible. The executive committee of the
Knights of Labor has given permission to
priuters, newspaper men and clerks in the
city to resume work, subject to a moments
notice to again suspend. This order, how
ever affects less than hundred men, and is
no concession. Public opinion is strongly
against the boycotters The city press pub
lish homilies on the strike but thus far have
not assailed the Knights of Labor. The
commerce of Galveston is entirely suspend
ed, no freight entering the city. The heavy
demurrage accumulating on foreign shipping
in port causes great uneasiness in marine
circles. Vessels continue to arrive daily,
thus swelling the idle fleet. The strikers
are supreme masters of the situation, grant
ing permission to railroads to run water
trains and keep their roads in good repair,
but strictly prohibiting freight from enter
ing the city.
Houston, Tex, Nov. 6.--Not a single car
of freight arrived over the Houston & Texas
Central railroad yesterday. All freight
trains ON this line are side-tracked in conse-
quence of the strike at Galveston. Over 100
cars of freight are now in the yards await
ing delivery to the Missouri Pacific road for
Galveston.
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custom House offices.
To the Editor of the Press:

TO U6 EUttOT q ttt 4 T6Oos
Will you please state in your issue Of to-
morrow what is the daily salary of inspectors
in Custom House, (or more commonly called
custom house officers, also if the private
secretary of Collector is paid by the U. S,
government. Yours,
INQUIRER.
[The pay of inspectors is $3.50 per day.
The United States government makes no
appropriation for private secretary for the
collector of the Portland custom house. No
such officer appears on the rolls. The news
papers have stated incorrectly that the Rev.
H. w. Bellows had been appointed private
secretary of Collector Anderson. The fact
is he has been appointed clerk of customs
If Collector Anderson has private seere.
tary, he will have to pay him out of his own
nOcket-ED. PRESSl
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MAIN E..
An Alleged Burglar Arrested.
Especial to the Press.)

Especial to the PreSSD
WIscAssET, Nov. 6.-Louis Eisenberg, a
German-Jew pedler, who has been selling
goods in Boothbay for week or more, was
arrested this morning ona charge of.burglary.
Sheriff Kelley, who is attending court here,
received telegram requesting him to ar
rest said Eisenberg. The man had left the
Weymouth House this morning at o'clock,
sent his goods by boat to Bath, and it is
thought that he intended to reach Bath and
escape as soon as possible.
He is charged with having entered the
house Of Granville Seavey of East Boothbay
and stolen gold watch and other articles of
more or less value. Sheriff Kelley arrested
him as he was paying toll on the Edgecomb
bridge. He was considerably surprised and
excited over his arrest but offered no resist
ance. He was taken to the jail and there re-
manned until after dinner, when he was tax
en- to Boothbay by Sheriff Kelley to be tried
Litigation over an Estate.
Especial to the Press.l
WIsCASsET, Nov. Ga special hearing is
in progress in the Probate Court here,
before Judge McFadden, upon the fourth
and final account of Eben Haggett and H.
M. Cook, surviving executors of the will of
Thomas j. Merrill of Damariscotta. This is
the final account of very large estate to the
value of about $150,0O0. The items in the
account were contested by heir-at-law Capt.
l.. S. Wyman of Portland. There is a pos
sibility of the case going before the Supreme
Judicial Court on appeal. Henry ingalls, ap-
peared for the executors, and c. I'll. Fisher
for the objectors.
Small Pox Scare in c aiais.
CALAIS, Nov. 6.-The captain of vessel
from ST. Andrews reports a barquentine
quarantined there with small pox on board
No person was allowed to leave the vessel
News has been received that there is small
pox on board the barque commanded by
Capt Will Hill of Calais. The vessel is now
at the mouth of the st. Lawrence river.
There is a report that Rev. Mr.. Lovejoy,
who joined Capt. Hill for the purpose of
taking voyage for the benefit of his health,
is among those on board who are afflicted
with the malady.
Fire in North Pittston.
GARDINER, Nov 6-The store in North
Pittston, with the stock of general goods,
owned by Frederic P. Moore, was entirely
destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss, $2500;
insured for $500 in Berry's agency. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
Crushed by the Cars.
BANGOR, Nov. 7.-William Taylor was run
over by train on the Maine Central Rail-
road in this city, last night, cutting off his
left leg above the ankle and breaking the
left arm and collar bone.
Fire at BuckfieId.
BUcKFIELp, Nov. GA house in this
town, ..owned by Arthur Sewall, was de-
stroyed by fire last night. Loss, 5000; no in
surance.
Again in Custody.
BATH, Nov. 6.--M. A. Crooker, one of the
parties who escaped from the lookup, was
captured by the officers and this forenoon
arraigned for drunkenness and disturbing
the peace. He plead guilty and was given
thirty days in Wiscasset jail.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
Death of Thomas w. Newman.

Thomas W. Newman died Thursday in
Brooklyn. He was born in Winthrop, Me-,
in 1916, and learned the printers trade in the
Office of the Maine Farmer, which was start
ed in Winthrop in 1888 and was then pub
lished by VIM. Noyes & Co. Newman was
afterward employed in the Age office at
Augusta, and in Theodore S. McLellan's
printing office in Brunswick, and on attain
ing his majority went into business for him
self in that town and married. He printed
there in 1888 the Advocate of Freedom,
semi-monthly publication edited by Professor
Smyth, which afterwards became the Liberty
Standard and was conducted by the Rev.
]. G. Lovejoy, and after him by the Rev.
Austin Wiley.
In the fall of 1889 Mr.. Newman removed
his office to Hallowell, taking the Advocate
OF Freedom with him, and there began the
publication of the Maine Cultivator and
Weekly Gazette, afterward the Hallowell
Gazette VIM. A. Drew was the first editor
of the paper. Major E. Rowell, who still
lives at Hallowell, was an apprentice with
Newman at Brunswick, and in 1S45 became
his partner in Hallowell. In 1852 Mr.. New
man was appointed postmaster by President
Fillmore, and sold his interest in the Gazette
to Fl. L. Wing, who afterward retired, leav
ing the whole establishment in the hands of
Major Rowell.
Mr.. Newman held the post Office until 1860.
In 1861 he founded a new paper at Hallowel,
called the Kennebec Courier. He had pre-
viously contributed to the Bath Times which
from 1850 to 1856 was published by his
brother, George E. Newman; and after
time the Courier was removed to Bath, but
was finally discontinued. George Newman
still carries on the printing business in Bath.
Thomas was employed in 1866 as editor of
the Portland Advertiser. After the suspen-
sion of the daily edition of the Advertiser,
Mr. Newman removed to Brooklyn, New
York, where he has since lived. He was
employed for long time as compositor ON
the New York Tribune, but during the last
four years has carried on a printing office in
New York with one of his sons. He leaves
two sons and two daughters, the offspring OF
his first marriage. He was married second
time in 1867, to Jane, daughter OF David
Robinson and sister of George d. Robinson
of this city, who survives him.
Mr.. Newman always retained friendly
interest in the Advertiser, and was accus-
toned to call at the Office on Federal street
whenever he visited Maine. He was an
amiable gentleman, respected and liked by
all who knew him. He was member Of the
Episcopalian church, and Jealous Free
Mason belonging to Polar Star Lodge Of
Rath
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
SETTLING THE BILLS.
Second Comptroller Maynard Reports
His Years Work.

WASHINGTON, Nov 6.-The report of Second
Comptroller Maynard shows that during the year
S7,15O claims and accounts were examined and
settled, amounting to $12o,137 14S; number ex-
amined and settled during the previous lscal year
was 27,78o, and amount S1o2,65e,412. The
number of single vouchers examined was $780,
e33. and the number of acquisitions countersign-
ed and recorded was 20,633. The average month
ly employment of clerks was 79 There were
pending and undetermined June !, 1885, 2944
claims and accounts, and Nov. 1st 278O.
The Comptroller states that the work of the ac-
counting officers is greatly embarrassed because of
the presentation of old State demands and the
difficulty of determining the truth in regard to the
transactions out of which they arose, land suggests
the enactment of statute comprising reasona-
BILE limitation of time within which all claims,
either in favor of or against the government
should be presented to the accounting officer. This
would, he says facilitate the transaction of pub
lie business and promote the ends Of Justice.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
A AMILLIoNAIRE's LAST MOMENTS
Ex-senator Sharon Again Reported in
a Dying Condition.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 6.-Ex-Senator William
Sharon is on his death bed. His death has been
momentarily expected for "a hours. He is at the
Palace Hotel, which he built and which he has
managed for eight years. He is suffering from
neuralgia of the heart In anticipation of ap-
preaching death, he yesterday decided all his
property to his son, Fred Sharon, and his son-n-
law, Frank G. Newland, in trust for his heirs.
The estate is valued at Sc, 100000, and embraces
property in Nevada, California, Missouri and the
District of Columbia. 1t is to be divided into
Fred and Flora, Lady Hesketh, or their heirs;
The three children of Clara, who is deceased, Will
each receive one-third of her share. The deed
ignores all other relatives of Mr.. Sharon.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
Looking for Stolen Money.

State Detective Davis, in company with
Mr. Lewis Kershner of Kingfeld, was in
Starks, Monday, working on the case of the
money stolen from the Kingfeld hotel. 1t
appears that on Saturday one Charles Young,
who has been stopping at Kingfeld, was
arrested on suspicion and owned up that he
took the money $3.50, and then Young took
the officers on wild goose hunt He first
told them that he had buried the money at
the Forks, and the detective went to the
place, but no money could be found. Then
Young told them that he had buried the
money at the Dimon Corners, which is
number of miles from the first place, and the
detective went there, but with the same re-
suit as before. Next Young told them that
he had given the money to one Minnie Cor
don, of Starks, for safe keeping, and Monday
Detective Davis and Officer Sawyer arrested
Miss Gordon, her father and brother and
brought them to the village, where exanlina
tion has been held by the detective, but at
last accounts no points had been gained as to
where the money is.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
Fryeburg.

Died in Fryeburg, Tuesday morning, Mrs.
Abbie S. Ballard, wife of Eckley Ballard,
Esq. after long and painful illness of near
ly two years. During much of that time she
had been nearly helpless, her sufferings be-
ing intense. Her patient submission was
only possible through the support of a web
defined and abiding Christian hope. She
will be sadly missed from her place in the
home, and the Congregational church, of
which she had been for many years a valued
member. Funeral services were conducted
by her pastor, Rev. j. K. Mason, who spoke
from the words, "Who shall separate us from
the love Of Christi" setting forth distinctly
the strength of that love as the Christians
safety. The services were largely attended.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
THE ELECTIONS.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Nov. 6.-The Republicans
have pettioned for a recount of votes for Senator
in this city. At present Howard Dem) has 80
majority
ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 6.-Gen. Carr, in an in
terview with an Evening Journal reporter, this
afternoon, said: "My opinion is that the plurality
on Lieutenant Governor will ultimately be found
in the hundreds not thousands. l am not yet
sure that have been defeated, as full returns
show steady increase"
PHILADELPHIA, Nov 1.-THE official count OF
Philadelphia was concluded today with the fol-
lowing results: State treasurer Quay (Rsp), IS.
800; Day Dem.l, 64oS3. City treasurer, Bell
Rowan (Rep.), 6,78o; Sanders Dem.), 64865.
Register of wills, Kinsey (Rep.), 83,528; Me,
gargee Dem,), 60,733. Judge of the Court OF
by both parties. received 139, ,134 votes.
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At the adjourned annual meeting of the
Portland Fraternity, officers were elected for
the ensuing year as follows:
President-T. C. Hersey.
Vice President-Samuel j. Anderson.
Secretary-Arthur Scott ellison.
Treasurer--Edward A. Noyes.
Directors-W. W. Thomas, Edward Il. Davies,
Sidney w. Thaxter, G. f. Libby, E. G. Harrington,
E. G. Jordan, Mrs. Frank A. Allen, Miss Mary F.
Stevens, Miss Helen. Spring
The following votes of thanks were
passed:
To the efficient corps of volunteer teachers who
have served during the past year.
To the pastor of the Congress Square Church for
the use OF his church at the public meeting re-
Gently held there.
Resolved, That the hearty thanks of this Fra
ternity are due and are hereby rendered TO the
retiring secretary, Mr.. E. c. Jordan for his de-
voted services for the past nine years. His res
ignation is regretfuly accepted on account OF the
positive declaration that Mr.. JOrdan's duties will
not permit his continued occupancy OF the i'm
pOrtant place of secretary. The Fraternity, in
electng him as one of its directors retoiceS that
it will still have the great benefit OF his interest n
and devotion to- the work of assisting in the edu-
cation and elevation of the young people who are
under its charge.
Notice was given of a proposition to amend
the constitution so as to have the board of
directors consist of fifteen members instead
Of nina
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
GONE TO THE BOTTOM.
A Western River Steamer Sunk in a
CoIiision-TWo Lives Lost.

CINCINNATI Nov. GA special from Law
this morning the steamers j. W. Goff and Noun
tain Girl collided at Split Rock, two miles from
Aurora and that the latter vessel sunk carrying
down with her seven men and between 80 and
40 horses. The Mountain Girl was leased by a
portion of the John Robinson circus and variety
concern.
LATER.
Later developments show that only two persons,
John King of Cincinnati and Richard Harrell of
Lunenburg, were drowned. Both were circus
attaches
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
That Clock.

To The Editor Of the Press:
In your issue of Nov. 9TH, you give an in
teresting account of French clock and ask
'Who can beat it, Mr.. Albion w. Mayo of
Woodfords, has clock that is one hundred
and seventy-one years old. 1t was made in
Dublin, Ireland, in 1714. 1t will run forty
days with one winding, and keeps perfect
time. 1t was brought to this country by the
late Benjamin Vaughan, who lived in Halo
WE'LL Me-, many years ago. We think this
heats the uD-tOWn clock, w. ID. SMITH.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
Mormons Convicted of PoIygamy and
Land Frauds.

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 6.-Frederick A. Han
son Of this city, was yesterday sentenced to six
months imprisonment, and to pay fine of $500
for unlawful eOhabitati0n. John Keddringt0n
pleaded guilty befpre the commissioners to the
same charge, and was held in 81 800 bonds. He
said that he would obey the laws in future if his
wives would consent. Agents of the general Land
acquisition some years ago of 10000 acres of land
in Cache county, claim that they have found evil
dence enough to yacate the patents.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
Real Estate transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Portland-Mary A. Bowdren to Marion +. Batch
elder and Elizabeth SOule, land and buildings,
81 300.
Frederic 0xnard TO Bridget NJ. Donovan, land,
$3.50.
Westbrook-W William w. Hueston to George b.
SWEET, land and buildings, 81 800.
Yarmouth--Edwin c. Seabury to Daniel Mum
roe, land. S100.
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Falmouth Hotel. Portland.

To meet the demand of the times transient
rates have been graded at $500, $3.50, $500,
$3.50 and $500 per day according to size and
location of rooms. Guests will please speci-
fly upon registering grade of rooms they wish
to occupy. Hotel furnished throughout with
black walnut and carpeted with brussels.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
SUBURBAN NOTES.
sACCARAPPA.


The new sewer will be completed next
week, so far as connecting with the sewer
leading out of Mechanic street.
The water at the dam rose ten inches Mon
day afternoon, during the heavy rain.
The leatherboard mandatory put in a
new rotary bleacher this week. weighing III
tons, IS feet long, Z feet in diameter, horse
power The company are increasing their
business capacity.
The question of lighting the larger corpo-
rations by electricity is being discussed by
the proprietors.
the entire building formerly used by the
Underwear company. A large part OF the
machinery came this week. When in full
operation 100 operatives will be employed.
Saccarappa Lodge, l. 0. 0. f., has lost SIX
members by death since June /, 1885. The
lodge is in prosperous condition, with
membership of 107. Its total assets per cap
ita is $52.45. The total amount paid for re-
lief per capita is $3.50. 1t is the fifth lodge
III the State In amount of total assets.
CUMBERLAND MILLS.
Judge Shaw met with an accident this
week By the slipping of an axe his fore
finger ON the left hand was split open, re-
quiring eight stitches to close the wound.
Ammoncongin Lodge, l. o. o. F., in this
village, had 116 members June 30th: the re-
ceipts per capita were $6.79; total amount
paid for relief per capita, $3.50; total assets
per capita, $22.8O. The lodge is financially
strong and socially prosperous.
The following officers of Warren Phillips
Lodge, F. & A. NJ, were installed on We'd
nesday evening by Past Master A. W. Aver,
assisted by o. A. Cobb, Past Master; S. s.
Andrews, w. M; P. j. Elwell, S. W.; J. E.
Andrews, j. W.. A. C. Chute, Treas. III. A.
Craigie, Sec.; W. NJ. Warren, S. D.; w E.
Aver, j. D.; w. II. Hammond, s. s.; Geo.
F. Hunt, Tyler. At the close of the exer-
cises the members partook of a fine collation..
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
ArraIgned for Election Frauds.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Nov. 6.-Thonas, Kelley,
ton board in the second precinct of the Seventh
district, who conspired to falsify the returns last
Tuesday, wereEto-day arraigned in the police
had been canvassed and were held for the grand
Jury. VIM Howe, the election clerk in the
Second precinct of the 7th district last Tuesday,
who was arrested for making false entries, was
held in $1,000 for the grand jury.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
The Ferry Way.

The following is the list of the officers OF
the organization of the ladies of Ferry Viii
lage to secure ferry landing on this side of
the harbor, chosen at the meeting held last
Tuesday evening:
President-Mrs A. j. Robinson.
Vice President-Mrs. w. I. Studley.
Secretary-Mrs. DIR. Young.
Committee on ResolutiOns-Mrs. Dr. Young
Miss Margaret Pillsbury, Miss ID. ID. Willard,
Committee OF Arrangements-Alrs. L. 3. Proc
tor, Mrs. j. G. York, Mrs. George Orne
Committee on Presentation Of PetitiOn-Mrs w
I. Studley Rev. Mrs. Adams
There are now 200 signatures to the ladies'
petition.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
New JerusaIen, church.

The Rev. Howard G. Dunham OF Topeka,
Kansas, will occupy the pulpit of the New
Jerusalem church tomorrow morning and
evening. A call to the pastorate of this
church was recently extended to Mr. Dun
ham. The Topeka New Jerusalem church
have granted him a vacation of three months
and should our climate agree with him he
will probably accept the call.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
More About Ferdinand Ward.

NEW YORK, Nov. Cat the hearing before
assignee of Ferdinand Ward to have set aside
transfers of property made by Ward and Warner
the check books of Ward and the firm were
produced On the check stub, under date of
January 2, 1888, were the words Don't give' in
Wards writing and there were stubs bearing
the names of Mr. and Mrs. Green; they were
Wards father and mother-in-law, and in some
cases checks were for a division of dividends and
$4,000 and 900 were for payment in flll M OF
mortgages on property at No. 81 Monroe Place,
RrOok1Vn
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
Overcome by Gas.

BALTIMORE, Nov 6.-John Knelly, with his
family consisting of wife and three children, were
apparently dead except son. Who showed Signs
Of life. They were affected by escaping gas.
Elizabeth, aged 13, the second daughter, is dead,
and Mary, the elder daughter, is in a precarious
condition Mr.. Knelly, his wife and boy are likely
to recover, though when found the father and
mother were both supposed to be dead.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-07
The Late Josh Billings, will.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-The will of the late Henry
w. Shaw (Josh Billings) was filed in the Surro-
gates Office, today. He bequeathed 81 900 each to
his two daughters and his sons-ln-law and divides
his books, lectures, etc, between his wife and
two daughters. He also leaves his wife as long
as she remains his widow all interest arising out
of his investments, and at her death it Is to be di-
vided between his two daughters. The market
value of the estate is S93, 900.