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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-20
The Schools of Maine.

The annual report, of the State Superintend-
ent of Common Schools will be issued in few
days. From the statistics that have been gather
ed regarding the schools for the past year the re-
port will show considerable decrease in both
current and general resources and expenditures.
This decrease is found in every item of resources,
and in every item of expenditures save that of
local supervision.
The average daily attendance in the summer
schools showed an increase of ], 1878, but the at
tendance in the winter schools showed a decrease
of 666. The percentage Of average daily to regis
tered attendance for the yeal was .83, the same
as in 1884. The average length of summer
schools showed an increase of two days over the
preceding year, givin an increase of $50 weeks
in the aggregate number of weeks of school
taught during the year. During the past four
years there has appearedto be an annual decrease
in the number of male teachers EMPLOYED. and a
corresponding increase in the number of female
teachers. The number of towns that have sup
ported free high schools last year was 152, an in
crease OF 10. The amount expended for their
support was S94492.
Inc attendance upon the three normal schools
In the State, showed a considerable increase over
1884, and the number of graduates increased
from 10 to 80. The expenditure for the support
of these schools was S21 ,474.
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THE STATE.
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.


The trustees of the State Fair will meet the
Eastern State Fair officers, to arrange the prem
iums ON beef mutton and dairy products, Wednes-
day, April 21, in Lewiston. The trustees of the
State Society have received many applications
from the Odd Fellows, asking for a change in the
date of the fair on account of its conflicting with
Lodge of Boston, among these applications being
one from Grand Master Capen of Augusta. The
date of holding the fair will be decided at tnis
meeting.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
At the city election in Attica, Kansas. this
spring, Robert b. Burns Maine State ColIege
IT. and native of Fort Fairfield, was elected
mayor by large majority.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Republicans of Chelsea have held the first
SdS9uS CSS 4 ~ We oIate ana nave chosen stephen
CoDD and Noah Packard delegates to the Lewis
ton convention.
KNOX COUNTY.
u. D. Kelly, the well-known East Boston ship
SMulIuer, dled Saturday aged 6s. He was born In
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Senator Hale spent the Sabbath in Bangor and
lett for Washington yesterday.
\. Fishermen say that the salmon are running in
the PenobScot river earlier than ever before, ana
those taken down river have thus far been way
above the average in size. 1t Is reported tnat
quite number of New York and Boston gentle
men Will visit Bangor this summer TO Try thelr
luck in the Penobscot waters.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
Acting Consul General Smithers OF Shanghai
reports to the State Department the death OF
Eben c. johnson of Bath, Me-, VINO die1 Oh small
pOx in destitute circumstances, In the general
hospital at Shanghai.
YORK COUNTY.
William H. Thompson, about Y years old, was
Harvesting horse at kennebunk Depot Sunday
noon when he was kicked IN the face receiving
a broken nose, Jaw teeth knocked out and other
wise dangerously iDiured.
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Wishes to be Restored.
THE BAY STATE SIXTH.
Celebrates Its March Through BaIti-
more.-History of the Event.

LOWELL Mass. April 19.--ThiS thrice historic
day, on which Ill years ago the War of the Rev.
oution was begun in Lexington and Concord, on
which 1o3 years ago Washington dismissed the
American army, and on which 20 years ago the
War of the Rebellion was inaugurated at Balti-
more by the old Sixth Regiment is being cele-
brated here in remembrance of the latter event.
The day is a sort of a Semi-hollday. Flags are
flying from all the maSts in the city, and the sound
of music from the bands and the sight of the
marching troops In the streets indicate that the
occasion is one of considerable significance. The
city government of Lowell appropriated $lObO to
defray the expenses of the celebration. Hunting
afternoon is profusely decorated with stars and
stripes, bunting and flowers. The monument
erected to the memory of Ladd and Whitney near
the hall is taStefully decked with flowers, and
choice pot plants make beautiful the enclosure.
AT ten O'Clock this forenoon the Old Sixth Regl-
mental Association met in Jackson Hall and elect
ed officers for the ensuing year.
AT the close OF the business meeting the regl-
ment (about 200 members being presenD under
escort of 80 picked members of the High School
Battalion and the Mechanic Phalanx, took up the
line of march for the Northern depot, where at IL
O'Clock General Butler, General Banks and other
out of town guests were received and escorted
through the principle streets to Monument
procession marched around the monument and
into Huntington Hail. where banquet was sery-
ed to $50 people, including the regiment, escort,
city government, invited guests and members OF
the press
At the close of the banquet the formal exercis-
Saxonville in the chair. The speeches were in
terspersed with selections by the band, drum
corps and male quartette His Honor Mayor Alb
bott made an address of welcome, and was follow
New York, who was colonel of the Old Sixth at
the time of the famous march through Baltimore,
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
sAccARAPPA.


Union services will be held at the Methodist
church in this village Fast Day.
The assessors find a large increase in the value
of property over last year. The valuation set
upon Messrs. s. d. Warren & Co.'s paper mill
stock, April, 1885, was $1,000; this year the
agent, Nh. Warren, renders without solicitation,
$15O,O00; gain of S73 900. The taxpayers of
the two villages can afford to build schoolhouses
and sidewalks.
The shoe factory has started up again after two
weeks suspension in resetting the boiler and
making necessary changes.
There was large gathering at the Presumpscot
House hall Saturday evening, for the purpose of
organizing the knights of Labor. An Assembly,
with sixty charter members, was instituted. The
board of officers and other matters connected
with it has not been made public
Mr.. Dwinal Pride, successful livery stable
keeper in this village for a, number of years, has
taken possession of his old stand on Depot street,
formerly occupied by Mr.. NJ. W. Stiles. Mr.. Pride
will raise and remodel the building and improve
the premises. he was member Of the board OF
ever tends to the public welfare.
Col. w. I'll: Pratt, our village auctioneer, is a
veteran of the Mexican war. He has recently re-
ceived from the United States government med
al, in token Of his valuable services. One side
bears full length likeness OF the Colonel, on the
reverse side are inscribed words commendatory
of his noble character and deeds of valor. The
Colonel exhibits the medal with military pride. 1t
is rare medallic specimen. But few, if any other
persons, who served in the war from this part of
the State have received one. The Colonel will be
pleased to show it to any OF his friends who will
John Du Shan young Frenchman operator in
the paper mills became Intoxicated Saturday eve
ming, and created considerable disturbance on the
streets. He was arrested by Policeman Harry
Cousins, whom he stoutly resisted. The struggle
was hard one Du Shan bit and badly lacerated
the officers thumb. He was confined in the
lookup during the night, and brought before
Judge Shaw Monday morning, fined S5 and COSTS
amounting to $3.50. and sentenced to fifteen
days in the county jail 1t being his first offence,
and by the request of Officer Cousins, the sentence
Of Imprisonment was remitted on condition that
he would make known to the court who furnished
him with the liquor. He did so and was set at
liberty upon payment of the fine and costs of
court. X
DEERING.
Mr. Stephen W. Elder lost valuable horse Sat
urday afternoon. Mr.. Elder left his team stand
ing by the roadside, near Pitt street, on the Deer
ing Land Company's grounds. The horse became
frightened by burning brush heap or some other
object, and ran away at full speed. The carriage
was overturned and the thills broken, when the
horse cleared himself and galloped away until he
fell into hole in the road and broke his neck.
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a pen of Counterfeiters.

BUTTE CITY, Montana, April 19.-The house in
inc of United States coins were carried on. has
been discovered. Underneath the house was
cellar where the work was doue, and in the
melting metal plaster of Paris molds for making
coins, and an electro plating battery for covering
the counterfeitiug coins with a film OF gold The
above by removing the loose qoards over which
the cook stove stood. The fine OF the furnace be
meath was connected with the stove pipe, ana the
counterfeiters could always fire up without suSpl.
cion There were dies for making every Kind OF
con from a nickel to S20 gold piece me sill
yer coins were excellent countertelts navlng cor
rect weight, the right jingle being secured by a
proportion of melted glass.
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a KANSAS TRAGEDY.
Three Men Literally Shot to Pieces
by Mob.

ANTHONY, Kan, April 19.-About two months
ago fight occurred in the village of Danville,
near this place between three brothers named
Weaver,and man name Adel Sheard. The lat
ter was fatally wounded and the Weaver boys az
rested and hurried away to avoid mob violence
Last week they were returned for trial, but their
cases were continued for one term with bailed ilx-
ed at $4,000 each. AT one o'clock this morning
mob of forty armed men surrounded the resi-
dence of the sheriff where the prisoners:were nn-
der guard. The guard hearing them rushed the
prisoners out of the back door and into the base
ment OF new school:building. The sheriff was wa.
taken prisoner by the mob and guarded, the depu-
ties finding it useless to resist surrendered. The
Weaver brothers defended themselves In thelr
struggle for life with a revolver which they had
taken from one of the deputies. They, were nm
ally overpowered by the mob and dlsarmed
Ropes were placed about their necks and prepa-
rations were made to hang them to rafterss but
the trample of approaching feet frightened the
mob so they fred Is or 20 shots Unto each man,
literally shooting them to pieces, and mounting
their horses rode rapidly away. The mother OF
the boys and the wife of one of them witnessed
the entire tragedy.
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XLIXth CONGRESS- FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, April 19.
After the routine morning business the Senate
at 1910 D. M. on motion of Mr.. Frye, went into
executive session. a.,
At 4.55 p. m., the doors were reopened ana inc
HOUSE.
Under the call of States the following bills and
resolutions were introduced and referred;
BY Mr.. Breckenridge of Kentucky, approprla-
ting $4,000 for a military exploration OF the
Territory of Alaska. ,u4
of customs and provide for the speedy trial OF the
customs revenue cases. .
By Mr Sherman of Oregon, a resolution direct
ing the committee of commerce to -eport as a SUD
stitute for the Eads ship railroad bill appropfla
ting S1,373,00 for the construction OF snip
canal from the deep water OF the ColulnDla IlFeI
at Dallas to the deep water of the same river at
Gallo.
BY Mr. Grain of Texas, to establish a sub-treas-
Cy Hfy at Gayesto s9 70 & se d lff nnbc lands
among the States and Territerles for eoucatlondl
purposes. The House refused by vote OF 26 TO
AZ to refer this bill to the committee on aDor anu
1t was referred to the committee on education
By Mr.. Gibson of West Virginia, a resolution
providing that sessions of the House shall begh
By Mr.. Burrows of Michigan to provide for the
transportation of foreign mails, also q resolution
Ior tne appointment OF select commlttee Oh niue
members to whom shall be referred all PROPOSE
IONS referring to the subjects Of naylgatlon ana
fisheries interest of the United States
BY Mr. Henley of California a resolution for the
inquiry by select committee on the relations OF
the Union Pacific railroad company to the United
States
By Mr., Holmes Of Indiana, to secure the public
use of patented inventions.
By Mr.. F. j. Campbell of New York, to improve
the paper currency of the United States.
By Mr.. Eyerhardt Of Pennsylvania, for the con-
struction of statues to Anthony Wayne and VIM.
Penn.
On motion of Mr.. Deckery of Missouri from the
committee on postoitices and postroads tho rules
were suspended and bill was passed to extend
the Immediate delivery system. 1t provides for
this seyice within carrier delivery limit of any
free delivery office and within one mile of any
other postoffice, Which the postmaster general
may designate. o,.
On motion of Mr.. Hill of Ohio, from the commit
tee on Territories the rules were suspended and
resolution adopted setting apart the st and
norted by that committee. This business will in
he okahama but mot the fhe Pae06a PHI
Commerce moved to suspend rules and adopt a
resolution making the Hennpe3 f canal PHI Pl @ofGn eGm
was lost, yeas 112, nays 103. There was not the
necessary two thirds vote in the afllrmaGiye. =,
Pending action on various other measures the
House at $50 Adjourned.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Thomas Cavanagh, who was shot by Of1eer Sui
the Boston City Hospital at O'Clock yesterday
morning.
The New England Southern conference has ac-
cepted invitation of st. Pauls church, Fall River,
and the next conference will be held in that city
Edwin Page, aged IA years, a son of Captain
A. M Page of Marlboro, Mass, quartermaster of
the 9th regiment. died yesterday morning from
the ehects OF polo playing. He was member of
the High school polo team, and great favorite.
The people of Worcester, Mass have adopted
peculiar style of moral suasion against rumsell-
erS. They have issued several thousand half
liquor dealer in the city, his place of business the
names of his bondsmen an the name of his land
lord.
Sir Alexander Campbell, the Canadian Post
master General is seriously i'll.
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Y. M. C. a.

The newly elected board of managers of the
Young Mems Christian Association met for organ
ization last evening, President A. G. Dewey in
the chair. The following committees were ap
pointed
Rooms and Library-H. w. Shaylor F.W Fogg,
H. j. Libby, ]. G. Roberts, Alex. Menish, DIR. ".
r. Evans, B. X. Cook.
Lectures and Concerts-Geo. F. French, A. B.
Hall, Q: A. Woodbury., DR.. w. r. Evans, f. w.
Fogg, W. S. Corey, W. G. Webster.
F. French, Geo: L. Kimball, c. A. Woodbury.
II. II. Nevens, V. r. Foss.
Fnance-W. S. Corey, I'll. S. Melcher, II. j.
Libby, Geo. l. Kimball, A. F. Cox, F. b. Winslow,
B. X. Cook, w. C. Webster.
Boys Work-H. p Winter A. B. Hall, A. b.
H. W. ShaylOr
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Colby University.

At the annual meeting of the Colby Publishing
Association held Saturday, April 18th, the follow
ing officers were chosen for the ensuing year:
President and Managing Editor of the Echo--O.
L. Beverage, 49,
Vice President-H Fletcher, '9S.
Secretary-C. II. Pepper, '8S.
Treasurer-H. NJ. Moore, 97.
Prot. Foster is much improved in health but not
sufficiently as yet to resume his class work.
The Sophomore prize defamation takes place
at the Baptist church Wednesday evening, April
21st; the Freshman prize reading at the same
place three weeks later
The ladies of the college have just received
piano as a present from the alumni.
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New President for MiddIebury.

MrpDLEBURY, VT, April 19-At a special
Prof Brainard was elected president of the insti-
tuition and has signified his acceptance of the of
flee. The students manifested their approval by
dent-elect with the band Saturday night. Presi-
dent Brainard is graduate of this college in ga,
was tutor from 64 to '66, graduated at Andoyer
Theological Seminary in '6S, was Professor of
Rhetoric and English Literature here from 66 to
80, and since that day has been Professor of
Physics and Applied Mathematics. He will con-
tinue his instruction in the latter branches.
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a Men1orabIe ANNIVERSARY.

BALTIMORE, Md, Apri 19.-Ths Baltimore Sun
this morning recalls these facts Today is the 25th
anniversary of the affray in Baltimore between
citizens and the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment
on the 10th of April 1861. In this conflict four
soldiers and twelve citizens were killed outright
and a large number wounded on both sides, some
OF whom afterward died OF their wounds. For the
killed in Baltimore, the Legislature of Maryland
in March, 1862, appropriated $1,000, and to COM
State of Massachusetts and the City of Lowell
erected in the latter city fine monument of Con-
cord granite, Upon its dedication Hon. Thomas
Courtfor Maryland, presented to Governor An
drew of Massachusetts,, a magnificent silk flag,
made by the ladies of Baltimore On the staff
land to Massachusetts,, April 10, 1866, May the un-
ion and friendship of the future obliterate the
anguish of the past"
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Arrest of a Lyncher.

EAToNTowN, N. j., April 19.--Will SnedekeeiT
was arrested yesterday afternoon charged WIN
wilfully numbering "Mingo jack" the negro who
was lynched for assaulting Miss Herbert some
time ago. Snedeker confessed that he and Tom
Little steeple chase jockey of Oceanport, place-
ed the rope around "Mingo Jacks neck. An OIL
Ger is looking for Little today.
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New Departure at cIoucester,

GLOUCESTER, Mass, April 19-The British
schooner Sylph of Burgo, Newfoundland, arrived
this morning with 10000 pounds of fresh halibut.
This is new departure in fishing, it being the
first vessel from that colony to arrive in this port
with halibut. The receipts this morning are large,
consisting of 200. 900 pounds of halihut.
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BRIDGToN, April 19.-Llghtning struck the
farm buildings of Charles ingalls, this afternoon
and they were burned to the ground. The loss is
about $4,000. They were insured.
Launched at Eatk.
BATH, April 19.-Deering g. Donnell launched
from their yard this afternoon the fishing schooner
Carleton Bell, $50 tons, Samuel Nickerson & Son
of Boothbay, owners. Yacht Hope Leslie,4o tons,
VIM. Minott of Boston, owner, and to be COM
manded by c. w. Ford, formerly master of the
yacht Widgeon. was also launched this afternoon
by C. B. Harrington.
The dimentiens Of the yacht are Length 62
feet, over all TO- breadth 16.9, depth II, gross
tonnage AT tons, net 39.45. There is nothing
gaudy ;about this yacht but everything is neat,
substantial and solid. The model is a pretty one,
similar to the noted racing schooner Fearless.
The keel is white oak, sided II inches, moulded
IA; inches of lead and inches of hew, making
&c inches deep below the cardboard The stern,
sternpost, frame and rails, are all of selected
white oak planking, the ceiling and deck frame OF
yellow pine, deck frame kneed with hackmatack
knees, fastened through with galvanized iron
composition spikes and locust treenails deck
plank white pine 2x21a inches wide, mahogany
conpanionway, skylights, BOBBY hatch, steering
course and rail around the standing room. She
has the Edison patent boom buffer and steering
geer. The cabin is arranged entirely below deck
and is roomy, convenient and well lighted.
Bangor's Big Fair.
BOSTON, April ia full meeting of the
trustees and other members of the New England
Agricultural Society, and of the trustees and
members of the Eastern Maine State Fair, was
held here to-day, to prepare premium lists and
regulations for this years fair, which opens at
Bangor Tuesday, August 31st. Additions were
made to the premiums and several new features
will be introduced at the fair. A special COM
mittee was appointed to arrange trotting purses,
which will be made large for the purpose of
bringing some of the finest horses from New Eng
land and the Maritime Provinces.
Drowned at Cape Neddick.
OGUNQUIT, April 19.-Henry Donnell was
drowned at Cape Neddick by the upsetting Of his
boat. He was engaged in the lobster business
and was going out to haul his pots He was a
young man and leaves wife and one child At
last accounts his body had not been recovered.
Wishes to be Restored.
LEWISTON, April 19.-John French, late City
Marshal of Lewiston, has petitioned the Supreme
Court for a mandamus to restore him to his posi-
tion. Mr.. French was appointed in 1885 on the
understanding that his time wonld end in April,
1886. He claims that the appointment entities
him to the position for two years.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, April 20.
Indications for Portland and vicinity
Clearing and fair weather, stationary temper
ature.
Indications for New England to-day are
fair weather, slight changes in temperature
except warmer in extreme eastern portion,
variable winds.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND. ME.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.
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Minor Matters.

First Lieut. Thomas M. Woodruff, fifth infantry,
acting signal officer now at Vineyard Haven,
Mass has been ordered TO Nantucket and Thatch-
er's Island on private duty.
The Senate remained in secret session about
three hours and half to-day considering the We'll
the understanding that a vote shall be taken to-
morrow.
The bond of William L. Trenholm as comptrol-
Ter of the currency was approved by the acting
secretary and solicitor of the treasury to-day and
he subsequently qualified and entered on the du-
ties of that office. The bond is for 100000.
The annual meeting of the national academy of
science will begin at the national museum build
ing sto-day. Prof 40. G. Marsh of Yale Col
lege is president of the academy, and Prof. Simon
NeMcomb of this city is Vice President.
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a Campaign COMMITTEES,

The house Democratic congressional committee
met at the capital tonight and after filling num-
ber of vacancies in the committee appointed an
executive committee of nine to constitute. with a
committee to be appointed from Democratic MEM
bers of the Senate, a Democratic congressional
campaign committee The members of the COM
mittee appointed are Representatives Mcmillan,
of Tennessee Burns of Missouri, Murphy of Iowa,
Green of North Carolina, Wilkins of Ohio, Robert
son of Kentucky, Blanchard of Louisiana, Spriggs
of New York, and Cram of Texas.
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AMERICANS AND MExicANS.
a Bloody Fight for the Possession OF
Town.

Ell PAso, Tex, April 19-The particulars of a
bloody fight between Americans and Mexicans
which occurred at Murphyville on the Southern
Pacific railway have just arrived. The town is
new and was settled by Americans. The Mexi-
cans have been locating there in considerable
cans and run the place. A bitter race feeling ex-
listed, and Saturday night about % MeXicans
raided the cattle exchange saloon in which were
a number of Americans. The Mexicans opened
fire, mortally wounding Ed Milliger, one of the
Americans. The others being greatly outnum-
bered fled, but returned the fire of the Mexicans
while running and killed Jose Perez and fatally
wounded two others. The news of the raid rapid
ly spread to the Americans living in the town and
vicinity and they are united in clearing the sur
rounding country of Mexicans. No further trouble
is anticipated. 1t is believed that number of
Mexicans, besides those referred to were killed