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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-10
CUMBERLAND TEACHERS.
Some of the Features of Their Coming
Meeting in This City.

The programme of the coming session
of the Gum berland County Teachers
Association. which will be held in this
city Friday and Saturday, October e3d
and 24th, has not yet been made up.
but the speakers are generally deter
mined upon.
Mr.. Arthur B. Morrill, of the New Hay-
en-, (Ct.l, Normal school, formerly of the
Portland High school. will be one OF
the speakers, but his subject is not yet
announced.
John 4. Warren, Esq, agent of the
Warren Mills in Westbrook, will open
discussion of the topic Work of the
Schools from the Standpoint of the Busi-
ness Mn"
State Superintendent Stetson will
speak on some Weak Places in the Com
mons School System of Maine."
The subject of geography teaching will
be opened with two classes from the
Portland grades.
Friday evening will be devoted to
reception, under the direction Of the
Portland teachers, preceded by short
address by Rev. Or. Jenkins.
Principal Chase of the Portland High
school will open the discussion on
"Prepar alton for the Highs School"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-10

The size of the shot he seemed to be
convinced was smaller than that used for
du ok, probably about No. 4. The use of
this size would tend to show that the
persons who used 1t were out after gray
squirrels. as this size is commonly used
for that kind Of game. This dispels the
idea of an intended crime.
1t Is furtherath by the county at
torney that the accidental shooting oo-
CURED outside the house, possibly in the
woods near by, and those with the guns,
learning what they had done, had dragged
tne BODY into the house and left 1T there.
This theory is substantiated by the fact
that when a dead body is dragged, the
most natural place to take hold is under
the arms, dragging the feet while par
tlally lifting the upper part. 10 furth-
er carry this idea out, the body was found
lying on the back with the head near the
pantry, the feet being nearest the door.
There were no traces out Of doors of
the body's being dragged as it rained
hard before the officers arrived and the
rain would destroy all marks that would
De made we're the body to be dragged
through the yard. A thick bunch of
trees and brush in front of the house
would conceal all operations from the
sight Of anyone who passed along the
ROAD.
As in many country places, there was
small walk leading from the back
door to the out house. This had been
pushed away to one side, but whether
this was done on the day of the murder
or weeks before. County Attorney EN-
mons nor the officers were not able to
learn. The walk itself, on account
of it's being moved may be link In the
chain of the evidence in the crime.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-10
LORD RosEBERRY oNTURKEY.
Is EmphaticalIy Opposed to Isolated Ac-
tion by Great Britain.

Edinburg. October 9.-Spenking in this
city tonight, Lord Roseberry discussed
the suggestions for the settlement of the
Turkish question. He adduoed reasons
against nearly every one of the remedies.
Regarding the proposal thar RUSSIA
should take possession of Constantinople
Lord Roseberry said the late government,
his own party had been extremely anx-
ious to arrive at an entente with Russia
and he was still in every way hopeful that
satisfactory understanding between
Great Britain and Russia on the Turkish
question would be reached.
He urged the advocates of the proposal
to remember the treatment accorded the
Poles by the Russians. Moreover. he
asked how is Great Britain to give Rus
sia what Is not hers.
AVowing veneration and unaltered
friendship for Gladstone, Roseberry said
he could not agree with the proposal
made by the latter in his Liverpool
speech to withdraw tha British ambassa-
dor.fro M Constantinople, or to threat
en- action which could not be effected. if
the Powers did not approve. Ee declared
that he was emphatica lily opposed TO iso-
lated action by Great Britain on the
Turkish question and would fight the
proposition that she act alone.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-10
CLAIMS EXTRAORDINARY.
Popocrats Are Going to CarryAlabama and
Tennessee and Lots of States.

Washington, October 9.-Bulletins is
ued today from the Democratio head
quarter make the following claim: Elec-
tion Of every Democratic candidate for
Congress In Tennessee and that the Re-
publican committee concede the cleo
tiorala vote of the stata to Bryan. The
gold Democrats are in a bad way in
Pennsylvania and will cut no figure
whatever in the Presidential election;
majority Of. 1900 for Bryan in Tuscara-
was county, Ohio, joining McKinley's
home county, Stark, which the Republi-
cans carried last year by 900; that South
Dakota is sure for Bryan by more than
5000, the Republican poll showing a
majority of 5000 for the Democratic can
didate; that Alabama will give Bryan
the largest majority in the state in
many years, estimated by Percy CLARK
at 100000; that the entire congressional
delegation In the opinion Of Gen. Shelley.
chairman of the state committee, Will
be Democratic; that Bryan will be sure
to get Minnesota's electoral vote, the
state committee being certain of 1t.
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Americans in Trouble.

London, October 9.-It was learned
today that the United States embassy
here was making every possible effort to
nmeliorate the position Of the Americans
Walter Michael Castle and wife, Ella
Castle, arrested Wednesday on the com
plant of several furriers, charging them
with stealing valuable sable and chin
ohilIa skins, and upon arraignment In
the police court remanded for week
without bail.
The prisoners claim to be we'll known
In New York and San Francisco.
1t is learned at the:United States en-
bassy that Secretary Olney youched for
the good character Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Castle and the mayor of San Francisco,
the attorney general of California, and
Baron Rothschild will certify to their
respeotability.
The prisoners are yet unable to obtain
bail. 1t is understood that the police
are in possession of additional evidence
against Mrs. Castle, but nothing what
ever against Mr.. CASTLE. 1t ia generally
believed the defence will plead
kelptomania on the part OF Mrs. Castle.
1t is with this view the lady was EXAM
ined by medical experts.
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PORTLAND MAN MISSING.
John Williams Disappeared From saco
With $40 in His Pocket.

The Biddeford Record says: John
Williams of Portland who has been at
work in this city and Saoo, disappeared
Tuesday evening with about $40 in his
pocket, and the local police and friends
are at work trying to locate him.
Mr.. Williams came to Saco about three
months ago with crew OF tin roof
workers under the direction OF a foreman
by the name of Hersey, from Portland.
Since that time he has been employ ed
at different times on the York and on
the Laconia and Pepperell In this oity.
He has always made his home with
Mrs. William Armstrong, who runs a
boarding house at 131 Main street, Saoo.
Tuesday evening after supper several OF
the me asked him to go with them to
spend the evening, but he refused, say
ing that he was going to the city where
he intended having his hair cut.
The other men went to their acous-
toned resort and on their return failed
to find Williams in his room. They
thought but little about 1t but when he
did not show up at breakfast thought it
little strange. When he did not turn
Portland and it was there learned that
he ha not then showed up.
Williams has for the past year been
perfectly sober and industrious. He
formerly drank, it is said, but for the
last year has not touched drop of
liquor. He had at the time that he left
his boarding place in Saco between $50
and $40 in his pocket, an it is reared that
he may either have met with foul play
and been robbed.
He has wife and family In Portland.
Williams is described as man about IS
years old, short and fleshy with full,
round face and of rather light COM
plsxion.
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Rural Free Delivery.

Cumberland county, Maine, has been
selected by the post office department in
which to take trial of the rural system
Of free delivery and Post Office Inspector
Frank A. O'Brien will put the plan into
operation within few days. Men will
be hired to carr ry the mail to the out
lying residences. A careful account will
be kept of their salaries. of the territory
they cover. Of the number of persons to
whom mail is delivered. T he data thus
obatined will be used as standard to
judge whether or not the system is prac-
ticabla.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-10
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The middle of the road Populist's s
state ticket Of Indiana was filed with the
governor Thursday. The Democrats
insisted that no terms could be accepted
short of a withdrawal of the Populist
state ticket, but that will not now come
about 1t is believed that all probability
of fusion is ended.
Henry Watterson has declared his in
tention of coming home and engaging in
the present political struggle on be-
half Of sound money.
The steamer Furst Bismarck arrived
in New York Friday and reported meet
ing the City of Paris in lat. Al, long. 66,
lying still. 1t was asoertatned that her
star board engine was broken down. No
assistance was required and the Paris
was afterwards seen to proceed.
Andrew Pinney, agent Of the Palmer
Carpet Co. q mills at Palmer, Mass, was
shot and possibly fatally injured Friday
afternoon by a masked highwayman,
who tried to hold him, while driving
from the mill.
A compromise has been effected in the
matter of the rival Massachusetts Demo-
cratic conventions
VIM. Erskine. quarryman at Rock
land, was seriously injured late Friday
night by runaway, being dragged by
the horse. his head striking on the paw
ing. Conclusion of the brain is feared.
The Transylvania stake at Lexington,
KY, was won Friday by the bay horse
Senator A; time, ali. There was $780,
700 in the pool box.
Captain j. A. Robertson's dwelling
house and barn at Harrington were
burned Friday morning. Most OF the
contents were saved, but in badly dam
aged condition. Loss $4,000; insurance
$1,000. The fire WAS caused by accidental
upsetting of a lantern in the barn.
Joseph A. StevAns's house in Kenne-
punk WAS burned Thursday night. loss
$1,000; insurance on the house $4,000, on
furniture 5000. The fire was caused by
lamp overturning.
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Grain Exports Continue the Fea.
ture Of Market.
SH6RT SUPPLIES IN RUSSIA AND
OTHER GRAIN COUNTRIES.
Exports From United States During Sep
tember Nearly Double That of a Year
Ago-volume of Trade Not Materially
Different From a Week Ago,

New York October 9.-Bradstreets to-
morrow will say: Colder weather, con-
tinued heavy receipts of cotton and
wheat, and other influences have stimu
lated the demand for staple goods at va
rious points, but the volume OF trade re-
mains moderate, without material
change from week ago. The tendency
at some centers is to smaller volume OF
trade. The general outlook is for an
improved demand after election. The
recent advance in wheat Is firmly held,
as Is that in wool, iron and steel. r.
Advices from the interior markets are
that general produce trade shows more
activity and presents brighter prospect.
The Pacific coast reports increasi Dg ac-
tivity In wheat noteworthy feature be-
ing cargo of wheat exported to India.
The total exports of wheat from both
coasts Of the United States and Montr cal
(hour included as wheat) continue to at
tract attention in view Of the short sup
plies in Russia. India, Argentina and
Australia.
The domestic wheat crop Is more likely
to approximate 500, ,000 600 bushels this
year, than only 400 90, 5000. The total ex-
ports of wheat this week..is 4, i07, 072 BUSH
els. against 2,244, GOO the first week Of
October, 1895. The worlds available
stock OF wheat increased about Is, 900, 600
bushels in September, approximately
half more than Septemb ber in the three
preceding years. The present worlds
total of available wheat is smaller than
any other corresponding date since 1891.
Bank clearings throua hout the United
States aggregate 81, 059. 000, 900 this week,
IS per oent more than last week, per
cent less than the corresponding week
one year ago. The September gross rail
way earnings make a better showing
than those for August, although both
show smaller totals than corresponding
periods year ago. Two hundred rand
ninty -one failures in the United States
are reported this week, an increase of II,
compared with the first week In Octo ber,
1895.
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CHICAGO CELEBRATED.
Immenie Demonstration By Sound Money
Forces Feature of Occasion.

Chicago, October 9.-Twenty-fv years
ago today the city of Chicago was laid
waste by the greatest confiagration of
modem times. Today in commemora-
tion of that day Chicago celebrated. The
az ersary was taken advantage of by
the seal managers of the Presidential
camlAign to make demonstration in
the advocacy of the continuance of the
present national financial system in orga-
nizinR parade. the equal of which has
never been seen In this or any other
A American city.
Many distinguished persons from out
side the city Witnessed the great parade,
among them being bon. Mark Hanna.
Promptly at 10 O'Clock cannon at the
lake front park gave the signal for the
parade to move. Immediately Gen.
joseph Stockton, who had charge of the
vast array of volunteers representing al
most e Y branch Of industry In the
city, gave the order to march.
Although a comparatively short line
of march. tho parade moving at quick
marching step occupied an hour and
a half In covering it and the time pass
ing given point was estimated at from
six to seven hours. Estimates as to
the number of men in line vary from
rs, 600 to 100, 900.
The rear guard Of the parade reached
ths dispensing point at four O'Clock.
The spectacle had been lasted six hours.
By actual count there were 81, 600 mon
In line The Chicago organized foil ow-
ers of Bryan marched with torches over
very nearly the same route. Red fire and
search lights added to the attractiveness
of the parade. The balcony uf the Audi
torium annex was the reviewing stand
for the free silver parade, and from IL
Vice President Stevenson, United States
Senator Teller and many noted Demo
orats reviewed the followers of Bryan
and Sewall as they passed. The parade
was scarcely as gorgeous as the gold
Democratic There were over 80, 900 men
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-10
cLEAvEs MURDERERs RETURNED.
Crew Accused of Numbering Cook of a
Portland Brig.

New York, Ootob er 9.-On board the
steamer Arkadia which arrived at Guar.
were five colored seamen belonging to
the brig H. B. Cleaves of Portland, Me-,
who had been confined in prison at ST.
Johns, P. R., since July.
They were accused of killing the cook
of the H. Cleaves and were sent home
by the United States consul to stand
trial for the murder Of the brigs' cook.
They were handed over to the custody
Of the United States marshal on reaching
this port this aftern Don.
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SHOOTING An ACCIDENT.
County Attorney Emmons lndorses
This Theory,
AS A SOLUTION OF THE PARSONS
FIELD MYSTERY.

Various Incidents Advanced in Support of
the Idsa-Physicians Write that Death
Must Have Been Caused Instantly BY
the Shot.
Biddeford, October 9-There are no
new startling developments in the Par
sonsfleld murder case.
County Attorney Emmons received a
letter last night from one Of the physic-
ians who had charge of the autopsy that
gives few facts that have just come
to light. At the autopsy it was estab-
lished beyond reasonable doubt that
the victim of the affair, Mrs. Betsy r.
Hobbs, died instantly from the gunshot
wounds, shot being found In her lungs
and in her heart.
In speaking Of the matter this morn
ing to Record reporter, County Attor-
ney Emmons said that he had made
careful inquiries in regard to the dis
tanoe over which charge OF shot would
scatter and then came to the conclusion
that the shot must have been fred at
q distance of not less than go feet or more
than 80.
In the mind Of the county attorney
there seemed to be but little doubt but
what the shooting itself was accidental.
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Canada Climate HEALTH er.

Washington, October "a shortage of
bstween $l5, 900 and SIG, 900 was recently
found on the accounts of DR.. A. c..
Patterson, assistant physician in charge
OF the criminal and homioidal wards
OF the government hospital for insane
on On the outskirts Of the oity, known rs
St. Eiizabeth's asylum. The deficit
was in sums paid by private patients.
Or. Godding, the superintendent of tine
asylum, who ia the bonded disbursing
oiioer Of the institution, says the amount
OF the shortage has been made good
For three months past DR.. Patterson has
been in Canada for his health.
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Unfinished Races at Acton.

Springvale, October 9.-Over 5000 peo-
pie witnessed the races at the Acton
fair today. Both were unfinished on ac-
count Of darkne In the 2.26 class, Tack
Hammer Morrill, of Portland took two
heats; Emma Westland two and Wood
bury Thorn one. In the 2. 81 GLASS, Tom,
Springvale, won two heats; Wilmina M.
of New Mar ket, two and lisa l.. of Deer
ing, one. The races will be finished to-
morrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-10
MARsH's DOWNFALL.
1t Was Due to Speculation In Stocks
Largely in "Bucket Shops"

Gloucester, Mass, October 9.-Inte nse
excitement prevails here today over the
suicide of Treasurer Marsh of the Cape
Ann Savings bank. At an early hour
number Of women were upon the street
waiting for the bank to open so that
they might withdraw their deposits.
Excitement this afternoon was some-
what abatsd when 1T was found that men
OF wealth lad offered to pay the Deposit
ors at the savings bank 81 cents on the
dollar. If they were going to draw out
the deposits on account of the suicide of
treasurer Marsh, which offer was a
means of pstoring confidence. Hence the
deposits dawn from the bank would not
aggregate more than $4,000 or $4,000, while
there wasQuite a number who made de-
posits.
The only defalcation di discovered, was in
the Gilbet trust funds and $40, 900 of
that Is made good by Mr.. Marsh's bond,
which only leaves deficiency of about
$18, 600. 1t ia thought the other funds
OF which Mr.. Marsh was trustee and
guardian may be intact. The bank will
open tomorrow morning AS usual. 1t Is
stated thst Mr.. Marsh q downfall Is due
to speculation in stocks, largely in local
"buckeu hops. !"
A hasty investigation into the affairs
of the lite DR.. Charles Il. Hildreth,
who dteda few years ago leaving an es-
tate VALUED from $2S, 900 to $50. 900, most
" personal property, of which George J.
Marsh Wis guardian, reveals the fact it
is said, that the property has about all
been wiped out. Those who claim
to know say that not more than $4,000 of
the estate can be accounted for and
about $4, 900 must have been embezzlea.
DR.. Hiidreth left widow and one son
in this dty. from whose residence the
funeral of Mr.. Marsh will take place to-
morrowafternoon.
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Local Weather Report.

Portland, October 8. = The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following: saass
"a. m.-Barometer. 30, 1853; thermome-
ter. 400; dew point. 3d. humidity, "A;
wind, NV, velocity, 10; partly cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer,3 80, 450; thermome-
ter, 42.O; dew point, 310; humidity. 65;
wind. N; velocity. 5; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer. 42.6; maxi
mum thermometer, so 2; minimum ther-
mometer. $50: maximum velocity wind,
II, NV; total precipitation. o.
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Ex-Confederates visit Mckinley.

Canton, Ohio, October 9.-The ex-C Con-
federAte veterans who callsd on McNin-
ley today numbered 1000. They were
men who fought under Stonewall Jack
son, and hundreds of them nave never
voted the Republican ticket. They were
accompanied by nearly one Thousand
friends and kinsmen. The veterans left
Canton at midnight and were escorted
to Pittsburg by a committee from the
Americus club of that city. Mckinley
will receive twenty va delegates Satur-
day. Ho will be assisted in his speech
making by Representative Charles A.
BOutelle of Maine.
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Their Ninth Anniversary.

Members of the Carp enters Union,
No. 344 are to celebrate the ninth ami
versary of their organization on next
Monday evening. The knights of Pythi-
as hall has been secured for the purpose.
where an oyster supper will be served,
to be followed by vocal and instrumental
music. Every mem ber Of the Union is
expected to be present and all are re-
quested to bring their ladies and chill
dren.
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Prince Bismarck is said to be suffering

Prince Bismarck is said to be suffering
from insomnia.
Cardinal Gaetano De Rugeiero, score
tary of the department. of Apostolic brief
and the Grand Chanoellore of Orders,
died Friday morning at Rome He was
born at Naples, January 30, and created
cardinal May "a, 1889.
Gold to the amount of 81. $50, ,00t
was drawn from the Bank of England
Friday for export to the United States.
The three Indians supsected Of ths
murder of the MaoMonagle Of Saint An,
drews, were discharged Friday forenoon,
the grand jury found no bill against
them.
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Races at skowhegan.

Skowhegan, October 9.-The first two
days racing over Fairview park occurred
this afternoon. There was small at
tendance owing TO the GOODNESS, but 8
largo field of starters. Results: $50
class, eight starters, won by b m. Spens-
ter, (Webber). Hartland; Miss Perkins,
tP.l, second; four heats, best tins
2.83 1-2.
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Narrow ESCAPE for TWO Bovs.

Norway, October 9.-While Maurice
Carter and Guy Bennett, about 19 years
old. were buck shooting on Hobbs's Pond
this afternoon. their gun was accidental
ly discharged. blowing hole through
the bottom Of the boat, which imme-
diatsly tipped over. They were In the
water two hours and had to swim half
a mile. When rescued they were almost
exhausted.
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Races at Medford.

Combination Park. Medford, Mass.
October 9.-At the start OF the last heat
in the 2. 2.12 class today, Baron Dillon
made break. ran into the fence at the
pole and tossed Driver Fuller to the
ground. 1t was found that his left leg
was badly fractured.
Joe Patohen attempted to lower his
previous record of LOS Ia and went the
mile in 2.O6 3-4.
Hilda s. won the 2. 15 trot; Castl eton,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-10
A Bank Robber Killed.

Fair Mount, Minn.. October Gone Of
the Sherburue bank robbers and murder
ers was killed by Deputy Sheriff Ward of
this county at Bancroft. Iowa. He had
shot and killed the marshal Of that place.
The other des perado is surrounded.
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$50 class, eight starters, unflnished
Gipsy Boy, b g, by Charlie Wilkes, Glib
by), Hartland has two heats; Boy, blk
s, one heat Canton, b 9, one heat; best
time 2.27 "a, by Canton by DR.. Frank
lin.
Tomorrow events consists of the un-
finished o.30 class, 2. 81 and 2. 80 classes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-10
Town Destroyed BY Fire.

Creston. Iowa, Oct0ber 9.-The report
has reached this city that Corning,
Iowa, was almost totally destroyed By
IRE. An unknown man was burned to
death. Loss $50, 600.
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er; rain Sunday; northerlyl to easterly
winds probably increasing to brisk and
high on the southeast coast. sSs