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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
HARD FEEDING.
a Wife Murderer Kept Alive by Sheer
Force.

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-Henry Jansen, the wife
murderer, who has for some time persistent
ly refused to take food or drink, was trans
ferred from the jail proper to the insane
ward yesterday, and his fast abruptly broken
OF. He was very weak and could not have
survived his course of abstinence many days
longer. Superintendent Kiley determined
to compel the man to take food, and to that
end he prepared a very palatable concoction
Of brandy, sugar, milk and eggs. AS was
expected, Jansen refused to take it. A mus
cuiar attendant pinioned the patient and his
clenched teeth were pried apart with q
spoon. A spoonful Of the mixture was
poured into his mouth, and as he sputtered
and spat in an effort to eject it, clasp was
put on his nose, and as he gasped for breath,
down went the fluid. In this painful fashion,
while he writhed and reared between
breaths, Jansen was compelled to swallow a
gill of the liquid. Twice later in the day
the same quantity of nourishing liquid was
administered to him after the same fashion,
and his strength rapidly grew, although he
bitterly denOunces his SayiOrs,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
Lawyer Shot.

John G. Miller, well known stenographer
and patent attorney of this city, who resides
in Hyattsville, Ind, was possibly fatally
shot on Eighth street, near Ninth street this
afternoon, by contractor named Geo. N.
Walker, brother Of Major Walker, late
chief Of police. Walker claims to have re-
ceived insulting letters, involving his wife,
from Miller. He has also been threatened
with violence by Miller. and had been bound
over to keep the peace. He says that when
he met Miller today he thought Miller made
move to draw pistol and so shot him.
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Cot. Morton,s Appointment.
New York Tribune.

NON 1ulh lilDuucs
The appointment Of Col Charles B. Nor
ton Of Augusta, Me-, to be Commissioner of
Navigation, announced aday or two ago, is
perhaps the most fragrant and shameless
among the bad appointments Of President
Cleveland The Bureau of Navigation was
established in July, 1854 Its duties are on
erous and complex, requiring special and
technical knowledge of maritime law and Of
commercial affairs. President Arthur ap-
pointed Capt. Jarvis Patten, Of Bath. Me-,
as Commissioner perhaps as well equipped
for the duties Of this important Office as any
man living. He has built ships, commanded
ships and owned ships. He has. besides,
been all his life close student Of the laws
OF navigation and of commerce, and Is the
author of commercial work entitled, The
Seaports Of the World which has given him
a name in the shipping circles Of all coun-
tries. He has held the Office two years, and
his work has been considered invaluable TO
the navigation interests of the country.
President Cleveland has now turned Capt.
Patten out. A Maine gentleman, long in Of
flee here, says that the appointment Of
Charles b. Morton to the place should be re-
garded simply as a farce, were it not for
the fact that laundering in the discharge of
the official duties may involve the safety OF
human life Morton has never held any
try express Office, and for short time that
OF clerk In the office of a weekly newspaper
lie is utterly uneducated beyond the simple
rudiments acquired in a common school. In
regard to navigation he is as ignorant as a
man can be, and touching matters of law he
knows nothing whatever. In fact, said this
Maine office-holder, III you would hand Nor
ton copy of the Revised Statutes OF the
United States he would not be able, with the
aid OF the index, TO find the law on any sub
1ect. | don't believe that he even knows
there Is such a book as Revised Statutes.
The title Of Colonel might suggest that
Morton had served in the war, but he never
did. He acquired the title from being on the
stan OF Gov. Garcelon at the time of the in
famous attempt TO steal the State government
OF Maine. Morton has for years, so the
Maine Office holder says, been representa-
tive of the worst elements Of the Democratic
party, and the appointment to this RESPONSE
BILE position will be notifying and humiliat-
ing To- 1.-The respectable Democrats Of his
State.
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charged with dishonest dealings with his
customers. The verdict was that Harvey be
suspended from the Board for one year.
There were FIVE separate charges and the
directors found Harvey guilty on all but one.
The charges were much the same in charae-
ter as those on which the former conviction
was secured and consisted mainly of alleged
bucket shopping of trades and charging
bought.
w. S. Crosby, who was convicted of trad
ing in puts and calls contrary to the lately
issued edict of the directory, was suspended
for fifteen DAYS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
FROM MEXICO.
The Diplomatic Relation Between
that Country and the United
States.
The SIanderous Reports Against
Minister Manning Disposed or.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. Sit is generally
believed here that diplomatic questions Of
grave Importance will soon arise between the
United States and Mexico growing out Of
against the right of Mexico to try Americans
committing offences against Mexican law
while on American soil. Newspapers Of all
shades Of opinion stand by the government
in this matter, on the ground that the princi-
pie Is mOmentOus one and approved by
some Of the most civilized nations of the
world.
Preliminary judicial proceedings have
been taken to bring criminal suits against
the authors OF the recent reports regarding
Minister Manning's conduct at a private
dinner. The Governor of the Federal dis
trict is active in trying to dispose Of these
reports. The physician who has been at
tending Mr. Manning says he has been suf-
fering from two distinct complaints-a
distressing umbilical affection and incipient
pneumonia.
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prohIhItory Legislation.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Dec. THE House
of Representatives of the General Assembly,
now in session, has passed bill making the
retail liquor license $3.50, more than doubling
it. The Assembly has passed Prohibition
back. counties upon petitions from nearly all
of the white inhabitants. Local Prohibition
bills are passed almost without objection
from any member, The Senate, has passed
a general local option law for all counties.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
MAINE SCHOOLS.
A Good Report from State Superin-
tendent Luce.

AUGUSTA, Dec. S.-Thc progress of the
schools of our State enables Hon. N. A.
Luce, the State Superintendent, to make an
exceedingly favorable report this year.
To abolish the old district system and sub
stitute graded town schools for it, has been
the great aim of Mr.. Luce for several years.
During the past year he has seen fifteen
more towns fall into line by abolishing the
district and adopting the town system. Mr..
Luce will not be satisfied until the district
system-by which the 1900 schools in Maine
are taught by 1900 teachers-is entirely abol-
ished. He strongly urges the Legislature to
wipe it out
While the whole number of pupils attend
ing the public schools has been growing
steadily less for number Of years Chiefly
because children are not sent to school at so
tender an age as formerly the average daily
attendance of those enrolled has steadily in
creased. The following table shows the
gain in round numbers:
Ay attendance summer schools, 1884. 81, 400
1885,. 98,700
Another good sign of the times is the
steady increase of free high schools in the
State. They have increased from 1913 in
1884 to 142 in 1885 and 100 in 1886.
The average length of schools in Maine is
n weeks LOT the year. A petition for law
Increasing the number of weeks which chill
dren employed in factories must be sent to
school, from II weeks to "a, has been circu-
lated and numerouSly signed in the State.
Superintendent Luce says this will not do,
when the average length of schools is but q
weeks. He recommends that the length of
our schools be increased from 21 to "a weeks,
and that teeth be put in the present law
compelling the attendance of chilren, rather
than the passage of an act such as is asked
by these petitioners.
Over 1000 new teacher. have been engaged
IN cur schools the past year, many oil them
specially fitted for their work
ouperlntendent Lucs's admirable anlluai
report Will soon be issued for distribution
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MAINE.

w. w. EIcHELBERaER,
Sergeant, Signal Corps, U. ,. a.
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Maine Man Drowned .

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Steamer Knicker-
booker, Captain Gamble, from New Or
leans, which arrived here today, reports
that on December 7th, eff the Cape of Della
ware, sighted schooner Cramer, from Phila-
delphia, with rudder head gone. She wished
to be towed into port. The steamer lowered
a boat under the charge of the first officer,
b. j. Henry, of Thomaston, Me-, with sea-
men John johnson and Fred johnson, Nor
wegians, William NJ. Mnlzahn, German.
and George Haines, Swede, which pro-
ceeded to the schooner. A line was given
from the schooner and made fast to the boat,
which then started on her return. The wind
suddenly shifted and the boat was capsized,
and all were drowned before help could
reach them.
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Death of Isaac Lea.

PHILADELPHIA, December S.-Isaac Lea,
LID, distinguished American naturalist,
who earned worldwide fame ior MS eX-
fensiye scientific researches, died this morn
ing at his residence in this city. pr. Lea
was born in Wilmington, Dell, March q,
1892. At the time of his death he was. an
honorary member Of nearly all the scientific,
philosophic and historical societies OF the
world
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
Rowcioln Collage

The several classes have elected gymnaai-
um officers as follows 80, captain, Torrey:
'ss, captain, Carey; iirst leader Cole. .ee-
ond leader, Woodman; 80, captain. Files:
tiss 80, captain, Gates; frst leader Atien.
second leader, Thompson.
A very large number Of the students have
taken schools for the winter
Ihe Seniors and Freshmen have held class
e,i eleeg,iLohs. me juniors still lingcr on theirs.
till next term.
Inc college Orchestra, with new arrange.
ment, nave begun practice for the winter.
ana promise soon 70 produce very good re-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
Parliamentary Business Threatened.

Mr.. Matthews, Home Secretary, in q
behooved the government to shape their pol
icy so as to command the support of the
whole Unionist party, the separatists having
developed a faculty for obstruction which
threatened to paralyze the business Of Par
lament
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09

The President has appointed George A.
Allen to be United States district attorney
for the western district Of Pennsylvania,
suspended for offensive partisanship. Tho
President signed Mr.. Aliens commission
Saturday evening
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the STATE.


BY the death Of Capt. Cyrus S. Whittier
which occurred Oct. 25th, Vienna lost one Of
its Oldest inhabitants. Captain Whittier
was one Of the earliest born residents OF the
town and lived on farm which has never
been out Of the possession Of the family since
1t was public land, his grandfather having
been one Of the original proprietors Of the
township. Captain Whittier became con-
nected with the Maine militia as an officer at
an early date as ensign in the Fifth Regi-
ment OF infantry, first brigade and second
division, bearing date May n, 1921. and his
commission signed Is in the bold hand Of Gov.
William King, Ashur Ware being Secretary
OF State. His commission as captain followed
two years later, he filling this position five
years, says the kennebec Journal.
KNOX COUNTY.
Steven Small of Moose Island, and John
+. Gross Of Crotch Island, were thrown into
the water by the upsetting of their boat of
Crotch Island Saturday, and Small was
drowned. He had been married but two
months.
Rocklands representation in the Knox &
Lincoln board of directors remains un-
changed.
At the next session Of the legislature e. X.
Gould and w. X. Prescott Of Rockland, will
apply for charter for corporation to be
known as the Maine Marriage Benefit Asso-
citation. The object Of the organization is
60 provide an endowment for young men on
their marriage.
a.
Der OF st. George, were arrested at Swans
Island last week charged with having stolen
a slOOp yacht Of w. w. Clark of Seal HarbOr
They were brought to Rockland Wednesday
and held for trial in the sum Of $500 each.
On the night before the boat was stolen the
Office and store Of John Blethen, proprietor
OF the Wildcat granite works, was broken
into, and three barrels Of flour, two paving
reels and a quantity Of tools stolen. Sim
mons admitted that he was engaged In the
Blethen robbery and implicated a man
named w. III. King. Sheriff Irish of Rock
land, went to st. George Wednesday and
searched Kings place, and found several Of
the stolen articles. He was arraigned at
Tenants Harbor and held in $500 for break
Ing and entering the Blethen store, says the
Courier Gazette.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
Bangor lumbermen say that the swamps
are in bad condition. The heavy snow fall
before any cold weather prevented them
from freezing and unless there should be a
thaw, followed by cold weather, they are not
likely to freeze much this winter, protected
as they are by the thick coating Of snow.
YORK COUNTY.
A business Is soon to be established at the
| FOreside in Kittery, for building OF first
class boats Of all descriptions
Rev. Waldo MessarOS of Philadelphia, for
merly of Wells, has been indicted by the
grand jury for an alleged attempt 20 crimi-
nally assault Mr.. COust0n, one of his parish
toner's. The evidence against Mr.. MesSaros
IS rather gauzy and he has host Of friends
IN Philadelphia who believe that trial will
clear him
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
Base Ball at Dartmouth.

HANOVER, n. H, Dec. S-The Dartmouth
base ball nine have elected A. Quackenboss,
'S7, captain for the year, and the members
will go into active training in the gymnasium
at once. Having lost but one man, McCar-
thy, of last years team Dartmouth will
probably have much stronger team than
for several years past.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND y GUSHING COMPANY,
AT 81 ExoHANe q a< get. PORTLAND. ME
IERMs-Eight Dol, + Year To mail SUBJ
scribers. Seven Dollars I'd. paid in advance,
az RATES ,IE OF ADVERTISER Ta.. inch of space
constitutes a square"
$3.50 per square, daily, first wee. E ants per
week after; three insertions or less ;, con-
tinuing every other day after first week, cents.
Hai square, three insertions or less, 75 cents;
one week, S1.00; 90 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-thrd additional.
Under head OF "ABfUsEAIENTS" and "AUCTIoN
SALES, $500 per square per week; three tnser-
tions or less, S1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year; If paid In advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every
part of the State) for $100 per square for first in
sertion, and 30 cents per square for each subse
Quent insertion.
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Skinners Company's estate in Londonderry,
demand a reduction of per cent in rents,
threatening that il the reduction is not
granted they will adopt the plan Of deposit
ing their rents less 40 per cent with trnstaes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
Or. Milne AccIdentaIIv KIIIed

oswEGo, Dec. s.--Dr. j. A. Milne, the
we'll known insanity expert, was injured
yesterday by being caught in a shaft in his
night
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FROM NEW YORK.
A Jury atLast to Try Mcouade.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Twelve Jurors nj last
have been attained for The trial Of ex-Alder-
man AfcQuade after an untiring effort of
eight days. AT a late hour in the afternoon
II was decided to proceed with the trial at
once, and hold sessions daily till 0 O'clock in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
The Removal Of Fences.

The commissioner of the general land Of
flee has recommended that the proceedings
be commenced to compel the removal of
Califax county, New Mexico, amounting to
about 10000 acres, of which Stephen w.
Dorsey has enclosed 1862 acres.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
Shore strewn WLth Lumber.

RoeroN Dec. s.-Nantasket Beach is
strewp with lumber and wreckage from
Green Hill to Peint AllertOn, and 1t is the
helisf of All sailors there that some lumber
laden vessel, as yet not reported, has foun-
dered with Ali on board.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
Liabilities Bigger rhan Assats.

SALTWATER, Mimi. Dec. S.-The receiver
OF Seymour, Sabin 4 Co., has filed report
which shows the total assets Of the company
to be S66l ,0S4; liabilities Dec. 1st. 81 GAG, 149.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
FOREIGN.
A Gale Does Considerable Damage
In the United Kingdom.
The Chamber of Deputies at Brus-
sells Rejects the Military Bill.


LONDON, Dec. S.-The Standard says that
the action Of the Unionist conference, yes
lief that the government can absolutely rely
upon the loyal support of the Unionists, not
only in the maintenance of the union, but In
the immediate suppression OF anarchy in Ire
land,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
HurIey,s Family Eyicted.
Reduction oil Rents pemanded.

Yesterday 100 policemen went to the farm
Of the notorious Hurley and evicted the lat
ter'S family. No resistance was offered.
HURLEY himself is in prison awaiting trial.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
Sentences OF Dishonest Members OF
Board of Trade

CHICAGO, Dec. 8.--The Board OF trade
directors heard the final charges pTeierIeu
py W. T. Dickinson against W. N in,aiLvey, r
AIS former employer, whom DlcAihson
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
the WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are fair weather and
slightly warmer.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 8, 1886.
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the evening. Ex-Alderman Fullgraff was
the first witness and he told the story Of the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-09
An important VIII Case.

FARAaNGToN, Dec. SIN the Probate
Court here today, before Judge Morrison,
proceedings were commenced by the
Backus heirs of the late Mrs. S. S. Belcher
to break the latter's will. 1t will be remem-
bered she bequeathed her estate to Bates
College. The college was represented by
Judge J. w. Ssmonds of Portland, IN. w.
Harris of Lewiston, and S. Clifford Belcher
of Pennington. The heirs were represented
by S. C, Strout of Portland, J. G. Holman,
II. l.. Whitcomb and Arthur T. Belcher OF
Pennington. The college put in the testi-
mony of Otis P. Butler, Ursuk r. Butler, e.
Sprague Swift, Josiah II. Thompson and
Ella Bracket, witnesses to the will. Their
testimony went to show that Mrs. Belcher
was OF sound mind and that her signature
to the will was genuine. Estelle Higgins,
Mrs. Belcher's servant and companion, tes-
titled to her large business transactions and
great business ability. This witness testi-
mony was not concluded when the court ad-
iourned till tomorrow. 1t is expected that
the hearing will occupy several days.
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''''''''' Si'oNo,AV"
The historical sketch of the labor troubles
in Maine during the year, concludes as fol-
lows: THE aggregate losses suffered by the
laboring people of this State during the past
year. on account of strikes, are not far from
S250000.
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A section of the report is devoted to de-
seribing the riches of Aroostook counry.
The following comparative statement e.
the shipments over the two branches of rail-
road running into the county, shows the gain
that has been made in the last three years:
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The total receipts of the Maine Missionary
Society from June 18th, to Nov 23rd 1885,
were S4,099.9l
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a Blaze at Boston

BosToN, Dec. s;-A fire occurred tonight
Kilby street. owned by the heirs az Moses
Williams, and occupied by numerous tenants
for offices. The building was damaged S4.-
OO0 IN cS nOO "oSN W.
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Treasurer J. b. Foster, Of the Baptist Con-
quarter ending Nov. 20, TO be s2,3S7.4i.
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panied by lightning and thunder prevailed
last night and this morning in the southern
counties Of England. and in the channel
where number Of vessels were wrecked at
Brighton. Much damage has been done to
property throughout the United Kingdom.
Rain and hail fell and the storm caused wide
spread disaster.
In Scotland there was also heavy fall of
snow
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FIRE RECORD.
Fire in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, y. Y, Dec. S.-Slbley & Holm
in the city, took fire at 2.3O this morning aud
burned to the ground, together with an ad-
joining block occupied by Swift Il Stambach,
hardware; Frank Campbell, hats: q. w.
Reynolds; shoes; and the Wells street chapel
a small IesoyterIlaan. "a church, adjoining was
were on fire, but was put out after the win
dow frames were burned. Surrounding
property was damaged by water. The losses
will probably aggregate 100000.
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Manufacturing lnteresta.

BIDDEFoRD, Dec. Sat the next session
Of the Legislature the directors of the Pep
perell Manufacturing Company will petition
for authority to increase the capital stock
from 81 100000 to $2.5500OO, to change the
par value of the stock, and to acquire the
property of the Laconia Company. The
directors of the Laconia Company will pc
tition for authority to dispose of its prop
erty to the Pepperell Manufacturing Com
pany. The consolidation, which has been
the subject of much interest, may therefore
be regarded settled. The union will directly
affect Biddeford and Saeo inasmuch as it is
likely to result in the building of another
mill in Biddeford
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closed to Navigation.

MAcHIAs, Dec S.--The Machias river was
closed by ice yesterday. There is about one
foot of snow, and no frost in the ground.
Maine Diocesan Board of Missions.
SAoo, Dec. S.-The second days session of
the Maine Diocesan Board Of Missions
opened at The Episcopal Church this morn
ing with a sermon and communion by Bishop
Nicely of Portland. business session
followed, Bishop Neely presiding. Rev.
c. T. Ogden of Portland was secretary.
The various mission reports of the Maine
churches were read. Charles S. Deake of
Portland was elected secretary for the re-
mainder Of the year. A letter received from
Eastport stated that there was a prospect of
the erection Of new reetory there next
spring. A committee was appointed to
draft resolutions on the death Of the late
Treasurer Gardiner of Gardiner. who had
ably held the Office forty years. The session
closed with public missionary meeting at
Biddeford tonight.