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AUGUSTA TOPICS.
Y. M. c. A. Work-The Insane Hos
pitai-Murder Trials.
Especial to the Press.l

AUGUSTA, March estate Secretery Ed
ward A. Lawrence, of the Y. M. G. A., has
been engaged in work at Gardiner for some
time past and the result is very satisfactory.
Quite sum of money has been raised and
special meetings for young men are being
held. The Augusta Association are looking
around for general secretary, having
raised $110O. AT Wateryille $1,000 has been
raised for the Y. M. G. A. work, and G. l.,
Pierce has been called as secretary. At
Bangor lot of land has been purchased on
which to locate a new building.
The number of patients at the Insane
Hospital is now 575, the largest in the his
tory Of the Institution. The inmates of the
male wards lack but one Of 800. Architect
Coombs will present the plans for the new
building at the March meeting of the trus-
tees.
Lewis A. Barker. Esq, says he shall, if a
member of the next Legislature, make an eff
fort to have the law changed, so that in
cases where prisoner is being tried for
murder, the defence shall have the closing
argument.
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for good man to tie to. Gresham has many
friends, but the fact that Indiana is for Har-
rison dampens their ardor somewhat. Conk-
ling's name has been mentioned consider
ably. The Republican club of Winona ap-
plauded his name to the echo when it was
mentioned as Presidential possibility by
Col. o. B. Gould. The impression seems to
be that man with magnetism is needed. A
significant pointer is to be found in the ut
terance of Col. Plummer of Aberdeen, Dako-
Ia. He was one of Blaine's most effective
campaign orators. Col. Plummer said in an
interview yesterday; A surprise Is un-
doubtediy in store for the people. In less
than two months you may see the whole
party swinging into line for Roscoe Conk-
ling. know Ii almost takes your breadth
away, but stranger things have happened,
and believe if he should be made the can
didate, that Mr.. Blaine would support him.
There would be no sulking or Dolting
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The Unprotected Canine.
Lewiston Journal


Judge Dresser has given a unique decision
in the Auburn-Lewiston dog case. He has
ruled that live dog is not stealable in
Maine. Under the Maine laws dog Is not
subject to larceny, because he Is not an ar
ticle Of food, not made by the toll OF man
and not included in any other of the classes
of stealable property. However, the hide of
a dog is stealab1e, because it is made valua-
BILE by the toll of man. Thus the owner of a
dead dog is protected by law, while the own
er of live dog is left to his own resources to
protect his dog. This Is quite premium on
dead dogs. The Legislature has the power
to make q live dog stealable. III the Legisla-
ture fails to do this, the dog comes under the
common law, and you can make off with
him. and although he cost his owner small
fortune and was imported from Italy, you
can't be arrested for stealing. But the own
er can bring a civil action either of trespass,
trover or replevin. Hawks are stealable be-
cause they have noble and generous ma
ture" and are serviceable to mankind. Bees
are stealable because they produce food.
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to Put off the Resurrection.

AuNcitioSisl
Just before the Presidential election of
1912 certain fellow in Palmyra was en-
ployed by an ardent Madison man, who by
his superior intelligence convinced our
worthy friend that it would be better to vote
differently from his usual custom. He in
quired of his employer what explanation he
should give his former associates IN regard
to the change in his political status. You
tell them," said his employer, 'that you vote
for the only man who will support the navy
and stop the insurrection." That sounded
well and he repeated the sentence daily, "as
he supposed" until election day, so as to
make no mistake. When the notable day ar
rived and he deposited his ballot for Madi-
son, his Federalist friends inquired, why
this changer" With look of dignity and
profound wisdom, he answered; ~ vote for
Madison, the only man who will support
knavery and stop the resurrection"
A few years ago | heard man raving
about the "Credit Mobilier." On inquiry, it
was found that his idea of that transaction
was that the city of Mobile was getting more
than its share of public patronage.
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which mash less than % bushels of grain
ner dav from the operations OF the pr0Vl-
sions Of this title relating to the manuIae--
ture Of spirits, except as TO the payment OF
the tax, which shall then be collected on
the capacity of said distilleries, and SAID ais
tilleries shall then be run and operated with
out storekeepers or gaugers." And the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, with
the approval of said Secretary, may estaD-
lish special warehouses in which he may
authorize to be deposited the product of any
number Of said distileries to be designated
by him and in which any distiller operating
any such distillery may deposit his prouuct,
which, when so deposited, shall be subject 10
all the laws and regulations as to bonds,
taxes, removals and otherwise as other ware
houses. The Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue, with the approval of the Secretary
of the Treasury, is hereby authorized ana
directed TO make such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the pLoyl-
sions Of the section. Provided. that such re-
gulations shall be adopted as will require
that all the spirits manufactured shall be
subject to the payment Of the tax according
to law.
to appear to the United States Court or
judge having jurisdiction, that the health or
life of any person imprisoned for any Of
fence in county Jail or elsewhere, for pc
riod of one year or less, is endangered by
close confinement, the said court or judge Is
hereby authorized to make such order and
provision for the comfort and well-belng Of
the person so imprisoned as shall be deemed
reasonable and proper.
Sect. 49, That all clauses of section 3244
of the Revised Statutes, and all laws amend
atory thereof, and all other laws which i'm
pose any special taxes upon manufacturers
of stills, retail dealers in liquors and retail
dealers in malt liquors are hereby repealed.
Sect. II. That this act shall be in force
from and after July 1, 1888, and all laws and
parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
In Committee
In spite Of the protests Of Messrs. Reed
and Kelly, the ways and means committee
have voted to consolidate the tariff and re-
venue bills. 1t is understood that the con-
sideration of the bill by sections will begin
tomorrow The bill reduces the revenue
ahnnt S2h- 600. 600.
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FOSTER A PROFESSIONAL.
Famous Inspector Byrnes Knows the
Robber of Peter Bennett.

NEW YORK, March 6.-Inspeetor Byrnes
today furnished the latest chapter in the
sensational trial at Bangor of DR.. George f.
Weed, the prominent physician, and the
burglars James Foster and Clarence Whit
ney, for robbing and assaulting Peter Ben
nett at East Newport. The inspector says the
testimony given by Foster is untrue. He
has known him for several years as pro-
fessional thief. He comes from family OF
thieves and the inspector is now preparing
his pedigree for the information of the Ban
gor authorities.
The inspectors informants have it that
Foster and Whitney went to East Newport a
year ago to rob Bennett. having carefully
planned the job in New York and failed.
At that time it was claimed for them that
DR.. Weed was then prime mover in the gang
and had carefully laid out their work for
them. Inspector Byrnes is devoting his
energies to the clearing up of some of the
dark points in the case in order to assist the
Maine authorities
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ALunatlc Kills Two Men.

BRADFORD, Pa, March GA crazy man
named Kimball came into the Bradford Ma
tional bank at about IL o'clock this morn
ing and, while another man was making a
deposit, Kimball pulled ont a revolver and
placing itup to the depositor's face said :
go away" At this point. Cashier Tomlin-
son grabbed the crazy man, but Kimball
turned and fired at Tomlinson, the ball en-
tering his side inficting q mortal wound.
Kimball then rushed out of the bank and
ran down Chestnut street. A butcher who
tried to stop the murderer was fatally shot.
KjmbalI ran as far as Elm street. where he
Shot himself dead with revolver:
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FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
Miss Alcott Dies on the Day Of Her
Fathers Funeral.

BosToN, March 6.-MisS Louisa M. Alcott
died in Boston this morning. Coming so
soon after the death of her father this sud
denly announced death of Miss Alcott ADDS
deeper sorrow to many intimate friends oil
the family while the loss of this talented
writer will be felt far and wide among read
ers of her fayorite books. For long time
Miss Alcott had been suffering from nervous
prostration but lately she appeared to be I'M
proving. Thursday last she drove to see her
father and caught cold which developed into
spinal meningitis. She died last Sunday.
Miss Alcott was Sc years of age.
Services over the remains Of A. Bronson
Alcott took place to-day from his late resi-
dence The casket was placed under a
draped picture of Miss Alcott. A large num-
Der of literary persons of prominence and
other friends Of the deceased were present.
Rev. DR.. Bartol conducted the services
which were simple and the remains were
taken to Concord, Mass, for interment.
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sTevENsoN's TRIAL.
The Government Closes its Case and
the Defence Begins.

BANGOR. March 6.-The Stevenson trial
was continued in the Supreme Court at Ban
gor this morning. The government case
closed early in the day and Colonel Jasper
Hutchings opened for the defence, making a
long argument and claiming that the act was
done in self defense.
Mrs. George S. Stevenson, wife of the re-
spondent, testified to the burning of the
buildings.
Lille Booker, the girl who was with the
tramps, testified to the appearance of the
men, their arms and the burning of the
buildings and that she told the sheriff that
the men would kill him.
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Lth CONGRESS-..FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
WAsHiNaroN. March 6

WASHINGTON, March 6.
Senator Morrill, from the committee on
finance, reported back adversely the bill in
troduced by Senator Beck for the retirement
of United States legal tenders and National
bank notes of small denominations, and fol
the issue of coin certificates in lien of gold
and silver by certificates. Calendar.
Senator Morrill, reported back fayorably
with an amendment, the House bill to pro-
vide for the purchase of United States bonds
by the Secretary of the Treasury, He gave
notice that he would call 1t tup at an early
date. Calendar
After consideration of the pension bill, the
Senate adjourned.
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More Interesting than the Night
Blooming cereus.

A large number Of friends gathered at the
house Of 4. Frank Knowltcn on the evening
of 22d February, invited by Mr.. X. to witness
a spectacle more interesting as he claims
than the opening of night-blooming eereus.
His Incubator Is arranged with glass front,
through which the process Of the chicks la
breaking and emerging from their smells was
visible. The spectacle was greatly enjoyed
and is a novel and interesting one to those
who have never witnessed 1t before.
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The Latest Boom,

NEW YORK, March GA despatch from
Minneapolis to the New York World says:
"Mr Blaine's withdrawal from the race for
the Republican presidential nomination has
set the Republicans of this State to thinking.
Minnesota has no fayorite son to put in the
field, and the Republicans are casting about
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Services, consisting of reading the Scrip
lures by Rev. j, Bradley Gilman, and prayer
and brief address by Chaplain E. r. With
ins, were held over the body of Warden
Yesterday noon. The Governor and Council
and other State officers were present. The
body was taken to Portsmouth, where the
funeral will be held today.
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StanciIsh Masons.

Standish Lodge, F. and A. NJ, installed
the followingtffieers March L;
W. MI. c. Shaw.
5. W.-Danel L. Warren.
j. Wv. IA. Dana.
Secretary---J ID. Higgins
Treasurer-J. 5. Webster.
s. D.-JOhn III. Davis.
j. DIS. III. Dunn.
Chapln-A. NJ. Rich.
Marshal-O. s. ~anbOrn.
5. S.-JOhn A. Whitney
J. S-JOsnua II. Davis.
Tyler-J. f. sampson.
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Hearing was begun yesterday 10 the su-
preme court ut Dover, n. H.. Ia the suit Of
Garrison Hill Assembly, X. OF L., TO compel
treasury which 1t was voted last fail TO dt-
vide. The new trustees claim the vote was
illegal.
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Rxrnes Talks.

Inspector Byrnes said tonight that James
Foster is Tommy Kelly, who was arrested
some time ago with Ned Lyons, Shang
Campbell and crook named Lyman for
robbery out West, but escaped. Byrnes has
information showing Dr. Weed to have con-
cocted the scheme to rob Bennett. Byrnes
said DR.. Weed got $4,000 out of $4,000
while Whitney received $1,000 and Kelly only
S4OO
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Crown Prince Enjoys a Day Free
from Suffering.
Wllfred Blunt Terminates His Resi-
dence at Tullamore.
French Deputies Asked to Give De-
Lesseps a Lottery.

SAN RENO, March g. The Crown Prince
passed an excellent night. He spent the
whole morning in the garden, and had his
lunch there. He walked considerable and
feels much better.
The Doctors Latest.
BERLIN, March 6-The six doctors attend
ing the Crown Prince have issued bulletin
denying the report that divergences exist
among them regarding his treatment, and
stating that a dangerous turn is not immi-
nent. They represent the Prince as much
improved.
The Irish Budget.
DUBLIN, March 6.-Mr. Gillhaley, member
of Parliament, was today convicted at Schiell
for offences under the crimes act, and SEN
fenced to two months Imprisonment without
hard labor.
Wilfred Blunt was released from Tulla-
more jail today.
Mr.. Smelling, the English home rule dele
gate, has been arrested at Limerick for Of
fences under the crimes act.
Another Lottery for De Lesseps.
PARIS, March Elm the Chamber Of Dep
uties yesterday, bill was laid on the table
which proposes to authorize the Panama
Company to issue a lottery loan OF 100000
francs. The bill is supported by number
Of deputies of different politics. The pre-
amble urges the necessity Of furnishing De
Lesseps with means TO continue the construc-
tion of the canal and prove the enterprise
feasible, and states that the time Is ripe TO
fix public opinion upon the ultimate pros
poets Of acanal, and SETTLE this question one
way or the other.
Mexican Outlaws.
MATAMoRAs, Mex, March 6.-Advices
from Lleve de Canal state that on the morn
ing Of the 2sth Of February that place and
Pococho ranch were attacked by party Of
10 or 20 men from Escandon. At both
places bloody contests took place. They
killed President Julio Acuana and his son
and brothers. of the attacking party one
was killed. The loss at Lleve was nine men
and one girl killed, at Escandon one killed
and a number of persons wounded. The as
sailants killed and wounded many OF the
most prominent citizens, robbed the post and
stamp Offices and sacked several stores, and
then, after doing all the damage possible, re-
tired.
Canadian Malls,
QUEBEC, March 6-The federal govern
ment at Ottawa has decided the matter Of q
new Canadian transatlantic mail contract.
and the decision reached will involve the es-
tab lishment Of a line Of steamships running
10 the St. Lawrence In the summer and 10
Halifax In the winter The service Is Of a
nature TO successfully compete, In point OF
speed and carrying capacity, with the larg-
est vessels now on the route between Liver
pool and New York.
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THE poRTLAND nAILY PRESS.
rublIshed every day lsundays ekceptedl " th,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS Eight Dollars Year. TO mail sub
scribers, Seven Dollars Year.u paid in ADVANCE
RATES OF ADvERTIsING-One inch of space
the length of column, or twelve lines 9e07pdTfet
constitutes square"
$1.50 per square, daily, FIRST week; 75 eentsper
week after; three insertions or less, SI.00 con-
tinuing every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, 10 cents
one week, 100; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less S1.50.
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Bangor MaYoraIty NonnInatIons.
Endorsing Mr.. CumniHgs's ResoII
4innc

The wages of 1000 operatives in Woonsock,,
ct. II. l., mills have been voluntarily raised
8 per cent owing to the favorable condition
of the cotton market.
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MAINE.
Bath Ship owners.

BATH. March Cat meeting of the Bath
Board of Trade last evening the following
resolution was adopted, and copies VIII be
forwarded Immediately to the Maine dele
gates in Congress-
Whereas, American ship owners, for score i q
wears during and after the late civil war nave palu
10 fhe United States government for its support
and protection, war tax on their tonnage d Micn
protection this government was unable to anord,
thereby forcing them to insure against war rlsks
at greatly enhanced premiums; ana oi lle pre-, pre-,
miims SO paid and awarded TO them by the court
of commission of Alabama claims against lle
United States only about 33 per cent. mas 9een 1t
paid 10 them Now in view OF these facts ana tilat
there exists at the present time large surplus IN
the treasury of the government, 10 tne credlloi VI
which surplus this extortionate tonnage ldA hds
largely contributed, therefore
Resolved, That IN view OF the excessive Duraens
and exceptional hardships borne by the merchaht
marine OF the United States during ana since the
late civil war, it would bo Just and expedleht lor
Congress TO enact a law authorizing the retunuing
to American ship owners the amounts pald Dy
them to the United States government as tonnage
dua fr of1A pril 10 1 RGD. to ,ItlN i. 1850.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
a year; if paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation IN every
sertion. and so cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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rhe officers TOO VigIlant.

BIDDEFoRD, March GA prize fight was
arranged to take place last night between
Stephen Traverse of Biddeford and McCabe
of Dover, n. II. Forty sporting men OF Bid
deford, Saco and Dover, accompanied the
contestants to a barn near Ferry Beach,
where the fight was to take place. Before the
preliminaries had been arranged, eight ofii-
GERS put in an appearance and stopped the
pro roeeedirgs. No arrests were made, but the
officers followed the party about the streets
till three O'Clock this morning.
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THE WEATHER.

IT indicates trace of precipitation.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
March 6, 1888, 1000 P.M.)
Dissertations taken at the same moment OF time
all
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The Doctors Latest.

BERLIN, March 6-The six doctors attend
ing the Crown Prince have issued bulletin
denying the report that divergences exist
among them regarding his treatment, and
stating that a dangerous turn is not immi-
nent. They represent the Prince as much
iunrovad
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SAN RENO, March 6. The Crown Prince
passed an excellent night. He spent the
whole morning in the garden, and had his
lunch there. He walked considerable and
feels much better.
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where the fight was TO take placE. DeloAo uno
preliminaries had been arranged, eight OH
GERS put in an appearance and stopped the
pro eeedirgs No arrests were made, but the
officers followed the party about the streets
till three O'Clock this morning
Poison in His Dinner.
PHILLIPS, March 6.--Charles Hewey, OF
West Phillips, was taken suddenly i'll Friday
after dinner and it is supposed that he ate
poison He will probably recover. The re-
naming part of piece of bread from which
Mr. Hewey had been eating was given to
dog, killing him within an hour.
Mr. Hewey hauled load Of hay to Pack
ards mill and ate his dinner there which he
carried from home. He was taken with yom-
iting about half an hour after He stated his
bread tasted bitter and he ate but half OF it,
the remaining portion being given to the dog
as an experiment. The dogs stomach was
sent to the medical cellege at Brunswick for
ANALYSIS. Hewey's wife cooks his food and
prepared the dinner.
Franklin Suprenn Court.
FARMrNGroN, March 6.-The March term
of the Supreme Court opened in Pennington
this morning. Judge Artemas Libbey pre-
siding. No very important cases are TO oe
tried and it will be a short term.
Dropped Dead.
GARDINER, March 6.-Philip Winslow,
highly respected business man of Gardiner
dropped dead this forenoon. Heart disease
was the cause. He was 70 years of age.
Augusta Board of Trade.
AUGUSTA March 6.-The Augusta Board
of Trade held their first annual dinner at the
Augusta House this evening Among the in
vited guests were Gov. Marble, Judge Foster
of Bethel, DR.. Fuller, President of the Bath
Board Of Trade Capt. Michaelis and Capt.
Cobaugh. Speeches were made by President
Allen. Judges Whitehouse and Foster. Hon
j. II. Manley, Hon. j. Manchester Haynes,
| H. M. Heath, Esq, and DR.. Fuller of Bath.
Bangor MayoraIty Nominations.
BANGOR, March Ga large Republican
caucus tonight unanimously renominated
Mayor C. F. Bragg for reelection. The Third
Party Probibitionists nominated j. c. White.
Endorsing Mr.. Cummingss ResoIu-
tions.
WALDoBoRo, March Cat a meeting of
workingmen and shipbuilders this evening,
resolutions endorsing the shipping bill intro
duced in Congress by Representative Cum
mings of New York were unanimously adopt.
ed and a copy of the resolutions ordered TO
be sent to the representative from this dis
trict.
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Democratic administration stamped as false
the charges Of the Republican leaders in the
South, that the Democrats would deprive the
negroes OF their rights and liberty. But the
Republican party had determined not TO lose
its grasp upon the cOlored men, and sought
to hold them through their churches and
societies. When brother showed a dis
nocfffoF. IN
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visiting this city on his way to Florida.
j. E. Everett was today appointed post
master at East Otsfeld, Cumberland Coun-
ty, Maine, vice Simeon G. Wardwell, re-
signed