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The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
MASSACHUSETTS,.

The Reported Case of starvation ia
Boston.
BOSTON. Dec. 17--At the inquest in the case
of Mrs. Eliza McKenna, who 1t is ALLEGED died
of starvation at No. 3, South street court, on
Friday DR.. johnson 3. Treadwell testified to
making AN autopsy on the body and expressed
the opinion thai death was not caused by star
walton, but was the result of pleurisy or infiam
nation of the bowels, from which deceased had
suffered for several weeks before death.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

POLICE oTEs.--Yesterday afternoon as Mr..
Osgood the hackman, was driving along Ok
ford street, he saw a man running down the
hill followed by crowd of boys Mr.. Oseood
stopped the man and took him into his hack;
but he jumped off The boys said he had seiz-
ed little girl on Smith street and had attempt
ed to carry her off. Subsequently Officer
Crowell arrested man that answered the
description of the child thief.
Officers Sterling and Slower arrested Martin
Ford yesterday, on Commercial street, for an
assault on q stranger.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

CHRISTMAS FEsTIvAL.-The Christmas festi-
val lat the vesiry of the First Baptist church
last evening was well attended, aud the sales
good. The festival is continued this evening,
and great variety of useful and fancy articles
will be disposed of. Refreshments will be served
during the evening.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

STEAMER TRIAL.-The new steam fire engine
Falmouth, was tested yesterday afternoon at
the corner of Franklin & Congress Streets in
the presence of large crowd. The test was
conducted by Mr.. Freeman Higgins, engineer
of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, at
whose works the engine was built, The Fall
mouth is 1000 pounds weight just the weight
of the Machigonne. and is an admirably built
and finished steamer, being the showiest in the
city. The tests were eminently satisfactory.
Steam was made in four minutes, and 80 pounds
pressure gotten up in seven minutes. Two
lines of hose, $50 each were first played through
and then one line of $50 feet. The steam
pressure was ITO pounds and the water pres
sure $50 The streams were not measured, but
it took two men to see the perpendicular stream,
one standing upon the shoulders of the other.
The trial was witnessed by the Mayor aud
members of the Committee on Fire Depart
ment
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
NEW HAMPSHI RE.
Various Matters

The New Hampshire Historical Society
Claims that that State formed the first State
government and took the first steps toward the
declaration of independence.
Part of the schools in Portsmouth are closed
on account of the prevalence of scarlet fever.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
3tTT&S.

H. FREEMAN s. Co.. 1O1 Federal street, re-
spectfully Inform the public that they have
fairly recovered from the effect of the late fire
and are now prepared to supply customers with
nice oysters in any quantity from new cargo
which they are now discharging. Our cooking
department is again in perfect running order.
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The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
CITY AND VICINITY.


AUCTION COLUMN.
Auction Sales, ABRAMS & Bro.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Army and Navy Course-Fifth Entertainment.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Cloaks and Jackets-D. G. Col Ter & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Special Sale-D. C. Colder.
Clothing-G. Edwin Dyer.
For the Holidays-Geo. Hudson.
Notice 10 Taxpayers.
Agents Wanted.
Abbott Family School for BOYS.
Lost Hair Ring.
Christmas and New Year.. Burleigh.
HOLIDAY Trade-Geo A. Whitney 81 Co.
X Mas Presents-Abner Lowell.
The Rush Continues Wallace and Walsh
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Observation-Disclosures and Drawers.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

THE CANTATA.-There were good audiences
present at the Christmas Cantata yesterday af-
ternoon and evening in Grand Army Hall. The
afternoon performance was scarcely more than
rehearsal, and was for the benefit of those
who could not attend in the evening. The eve
ming performance ran very smooth, and justice
was done to the admirable little opera. The
story is a simple one of children who, while in
dulgng in anticipations of Christmas, find two
little outcasts and take them home to pass the
bolidlys. The theme is worked out with com
mepdable success, and with many sweet and
tender touches. The singing was good, the
children doing well, and the grandmother, Miss
Leavitt. carrying through her part admirably
Santa Claus was host in himself, and greatly
delighted the young people.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
AUCTI0N SALE

Of Gents new and secondhand
Clothing, Under Wear, Furnishing
Goods, Household Goods, Glass
and CrOckery Ware, roy and 9th.
er Holiday Presents, Watches. Jew
eIry, Plated Ware. etc on Satur-
day evening, Dec. 20, AT o'clock.
ABRAMS a. BRO, 125 Federal ST.,
under the u. m oseI. decie-3t
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES
Dr. Urann of Esoston,

BURLEIGH, SO Middle street, is still selling
good undershrts and drawers for SO cents. He
holds ont we'll
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
A Town Dsstroyed by n Tornado.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16-A tornado passed
over the town of Milton. this State, to-day, de-
stroyng the entire place. Several buildings
were blown away from their foundations
and other buildings Frustrated. A number
of persons were badly injure but no lives we've
Loot
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

Another of those popular sociables by the
Grand Army tonight.
Among the attractions at the evee given by
the Universalist Parish at Stevens Plains this
evening will be music.
The drama Of "The Last Loaf" and the
farce of "Box and Cox" will be given at the
India street entertainment this evening.
1t seems Booth isn't coming here after all.
The man who pretended to be his agent was a
hotel shyster.
One small boy isn't satisfied With the new
steamer. When the hose burst the stream hit
him in the head aud knocked him sensrlcss.
He says there was something wrong some
where.
Lots of fast trotting on Portland street yes.
terday.
The sleigh barges champion and "Forest
City Belle were out yesterday, loaded with
happy school children.
One young man bemoans the loss of rice
silk hat, spoiled by the bursting Of hose during
the steamer trial yesterday afternoon.
The Deering horse cars were crowded last
evening with men bearing Christmas presents.
Quite an exciting runaway took place ON Con-
gress street yesterday afternoon. An out of
town horse, attached to light pung, got fright
ened, dashed on the sidewalk in front of City
Hall, smashed the pung and scared little boy
nearly to death.
Music Hall people say the show business was
never so dull. Very few companies are travel
ing.
Four boys were arrested yesterday for coast
ing on forbidden streets Unless the practice
is stopped more will be arrested.
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will be for sale Friday morning at the places
advertised a I'D by the members. Season tick
cts are sold at the very low price of one dol
lar.
The Judge Davis house on Congress street,
has been purchased by ex-President Champlin
of Colby University.
The steamer Forest City collided with a pilot
boat in Boston harbor yesterday morning, and
will have to go into the dry dock for repairs.
A load of furniture was scattered about
Market Square yesterday morning, from the
team of Kendall & Whitney, the horse being
frightened by snow-sde.~
An old lady, whose name we failed to learn,
was seriously injured yesterday, near the corner
of Dow street. while attempting to get on a
horse car. The car started very suddenly
The five vessels mentioned in the Press list
yesterday may not rightfully have place in
Mr.. w. E. Edwards list, but they have in ours
under the head of vessels built ont of the dis
trict for Portland parties 1t may not be out
of place to state that the c. A. Warren bears
Portland" on her stern. and has never borne
the name of any other port. Our information
was taken from managing owners of the YES
sells, men who are supposed to know.
Remember the grand Christmas Ball, by the
Portland typographical Union. Chambers
Brass Band gives concert from u to 81
o'clock,
A boy on Congress street earned five dollars
in five minutes last night. A gentleman cross
ing the street lost ten dollar bill and offered
half to him who found it. The boy struck a
match and soon picked it up.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 1.-THE Dayton Hotel
at Dayton, New, was burned last night. S.
d. Gould, Thomas Young, John Morton, II.
TRASH and Mr.. Oyster were burned to death.
BY the explosion of a boiler in the Independ-
ent coal nine, Contra Costa Co., last night
John Hayes and James Daley were killed and
David Williams was fatalY injured.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
European Markets..

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 17-1.no P. M.-Cotton market
15O00 bales, including 2O0J bales for speculation and
export.
LONDON, Dec. ia 80 P. M-CoIsols at 9ls a
91s for meuey and account.
American securities U. S. $50 bonds 1897 955
u s. 10-4Os, y2l; new IS at 9ls Erie Railway at 36a
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
Prevalence Prin, cloth mnrl.e,,


PROVIDENCE. Dee. II The priutin cloths market
firm wi moderate business at q &c f.r Standard
and extra 6is, with choice goods held 5c higher
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

ST. LAWRENCE STREET FArR--The st.
Lawrence Street Fair was well attended last
evening, Fancy goods and refreshments were
disposed OF at low rotes, and everybody seemed
10 nave good time. Tonight the a fractions
VIII be hot supper and singing by the Misses
Leavitt
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

PERsoNAL.-The friends of Fred Fl. Strout
formerly clerk at the Preble House, will be glad
to learn that he and his wife are in the city for
a few DAYS
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

NEWARK, n. j., Dec. l7.-Juhn E. Owens.
the comedian, was seriously injured during the
performance last night, and is lying very ill at
the Continental Hotel here.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
Large Auction sale Of Toys. Fan.
cy Goods, ~ atches, JeWelry, &c.
by Abrams 4 Bro, I2J Federal
sIreef. under the u. g. Hotel.

WE shall sell. commencing Monday afternoon,
w Dec. I'D, 1873, and every afternoon ana even
ing during the week at and O'Clock a Large variety
OF holiday PRESENTS consisting IN ofdolsiey tea
sets. French china cups and mugs. wine and snok.
ing sets, fancy work boyes vases, and variety OF
ffncy goods. Also. laes' aud gents gold and sii-
yer wa ches iewelry. etc. Also, lot If sold silver
plated ware etc. dec1S-St
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

at Preble House Thursdays and Fridays Con-
sultaton free. Send for circulars containing
wonderful cures. pov12MaTh&wtf.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

LEcrURE.-Rev. Mr.. Pitblado delivered his
lecture on Little Preachers that never lore
peoplc before Mission Lodge, L. o. G. T.. at
Arcaua Ha u, last night The lecture was an
admirable me&nge of fact and fancy, and con-
tanned many sharp bits on those soft spoken
preachers of the day who are very careful not
to offend the susceptbities Of the wicked.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

For SALE on favorable terms, valuable
slate property partially developed, with most
encouraging prospects. in the eastern part OF
tine State Owners refer to S. T. Pullen. ESQ.,.
PRESS Office. ie1i-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
AUCTION SALES.
AsSignPe'S Sale
Large sale Of holiday Goods by
Auction

WE shall sell, commencing on SATURDAY Dec
w goth, M 3 p. NJ, at store corner OF Brown and
Congress streets laiRe and valuable stock of Hoi-
day Goods The sale will DO continued day aud eve
ming until stock is closed.
FO. BAILEY & CO.. Auctione~rs.
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The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

CHAPPED HANDS face, rough skin, pimples
fections cured and the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Juniper Tar Soap, made
by Caswell Hazard & Co., New York. Be GER
tain to get the Juniper Tar Soap, as there are
many limitations made with common tar which
are worthless. nOy26-4w
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
Receipts of Grain, sc.


CopsidaeeS. No. cars. C1nsioaees. No. car
4 LIBBY, so tbls beef, hi do tongues
z BY water conveyance 900 bush cornmeal to GeoW
Trua ~ Go.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

WEDDING ANNIvERsARY.-Some fifty OF
more of the friends of Mr.. aud Mrs Charles j.
Walker, assembled of their own accord, at their
residence, No. IS Paris street, on Tuesday eve
ming to celebrate with them the tenth ami
versary of their wedding. Numerous and val
liable testimonials, mostly in silver, were pre-
sented to the couple, and about ten o'clock a
supper was served. The party broke up at a
late hour, after enjoying the festivities incident
to the occasion, wishing their host and hostess
''long life and many happy returns of the
6ovo
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
News and Other Items.

CALL and see what they are selling cheap at
Vickery & Leighton's 153 Middle street this
week decl5-lW
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

SCHUMACHER BROTHERS, Deering Block,
invite the attention of the public to their stock
of fine art goods for the holiday trade. They
have received new lot of those exquisite Swiss
carvings, for which there was such demand
last year. Beautiful alabaster ornaments, spec
ialties of this firm are to be found in great va
riety, while they have many new ana beautiful
patterns in bronze. Parian, terra Gotta and mar
BILE. Indeed their shelves are crowded with
rich, elegant and appropriate articles for holt
day gifts, freshly selectd from the New York
and foleign markets. A very choice assort-
ment of stereoscopc goods salpromnent feature
while their facilities for turning out picture
frames are excellent. A glance at their stock
is positive delight to lovers of the beautiful,
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
For New England

and thence westward over the northern portion
Of tbe Middle States aud lower lake region, the
pressure i will diminish with "a slight rise of
temperature and possibly areas OF light rain.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
For.i.a Exports.

ST. JOHN, NIB. Schr Annie E-1OO0 bbls -four
Schr Janet $500 bbls -four, 5O7 gals OIL
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

LIEBIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF does not
require cooking or warming-Is in the form of
Foreign Lqueur. Is composed of Beef Bran
dy and Touics-Sold by Grocers and Wine
Merchants as a high class Cordial or Lique ur
and by Druggists as a superior nutritive Tonic.
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The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

There was a large meeting of the New York
State Bar at Albany, "Wednesday, which passed
resolutions expressive of regret at the deatn Oh
Judges Peckham, Nelson and Parker
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

lsales at the Brokers' Board. Dec. H.
Easterp Railroad. SO a So
Portland. Saco & Portsmouth r R............125k
Sales Mt AuNion
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
DAILY DON EsTEC gECErPrs.
Receipts of Flour.

EASTERN Il. H.
Coneic1ees. BJIs. Consionees. Bb1s.
W Coolidge. .........100 W H Biliken. $50. 200
TOE opn
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18
mETRo ssoH.NGsCAE..

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT rwENTY-FoUB
HOURS
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHEF SIoNAL)
OFFICER, Washington ID. c.,
Dec II .SP Nl}
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

Internal revenue receipts Wednesday, $319,
4S1
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

These Goods were carefully selected by
myself in New Yo, k, i'm the heght Of the
"Panic." ard were b0ueh at tie unpsr-
alleled low prices then ruling. This will
enable me to lay before nv patron. enc
Of the most varied and elegant assert.
ment of articles Tor the Holidays ever
sefn In Portland, and To sci. the same at
very low figures. Ladies and gentlemen
In search 0f articles of u>e ANA hearty
for Holiday purposes will find il for
their advantage to call and examine
Goods and Prices.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-18

amendment, by excluding from the effect OF
the bill the Vice President, members of the
Cabinet and Speaker of the House He seid
he Tad heard of no complaints whatever to
raising ike salaries OF these officers.
Mr.. Dawes opposed both HaIe's and Ire
maine's amendments He said all officers of
the government We're DESTROYS of co-opera ting
with Congress in cutting down expenditures,
whether in salaries or otherwise.
Mr. Tremaine TO Mr.. Dawes-''Have yon the
authority of auy member of the Cabinet for
saying he IS opposed to increase?'
Mr.. Dawes-I have the authority of the
character OF all these men for saying they will
not stand up before this country and insist up n
il. We will 90 10 increasing the burdens OF the
people in order to meet the increase OF their
own salaries while we cut down our own and
all others. That is my authority. If my
fIend finds nothing in the character OF the
men who hold these positions before the coul-
try, which iustifies him IN standing by my slde
and vindicatlng them against tue position into
which they are thus forced, be mist likes them.
The people of the country have faith in those
men, the people of the country believe they are
in those Places not Tor the filthy ucre which
comes incidentally from those positions, but to
| serve the country and to take its sacrifices as
| well as its honors.
| NJ Storm, Dem of Penn. said he had sup
ported the act increasing salaries, apd was Will
| ing to stand by that action.
| Mr.. Iremaine, at the request of the Speaker
modified his amendment so as to omit the
| was then rejscted-yeas rs, nays 1893.
| The question then required on Mr.. Hale's
amendment lin reference to the Presidents SAL
ary) and it YVES rejected-year 20, nays 1876.
| Mr.. Poland of Vermont, offered an amend
ment requiring members of the present Con-
| gress who received back pay as members of the
| fast Congress, to refund by monthly reductionf,
and directing the Treasurer to communicate
| the passage of this bill TO ex-member5 of the
last Congress and cover into the Treasury mon
| ey that should he returned
| MIR. Holman, Deni. of Ind, moved as sab
| stsiute for MIR. Poland's amendment one APP
| plyil g only 10 members of the present Con
| gIess who were also members OF the last Con
| gress, and omttiug everything as to ex-mem-
| bers.
Mr., Poland accepted Mr.. Holman's amend
| ment as substitute,
| Mr. Kasson made point of order that the
| amendment was unconstitutional
| The Speaker said he did not sit as judicial
officer to decide on constitutional questions. Ii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28
WIND AND RAIN.



Wind, dust, thunder lightning aud
rain made up the fierce storm which
swept down the river last evening. The
approach Of the storm, as seen from the
bluffs, presented an imposing sight,
Above the islands clouds OF sand whirled
upward in long lines stretched out TO-
ward the city. With the sand storm came
sudden darkness, shutting out everything
from sight. The dust picked up aud car.
ried southwark may have been blessing
to Memphians, but certainly il was not
very agreeable to those residing further
south. Then came the lightning, and
the rain which fell heavily for half an
hour, reducing the temperature OF the
atmosphere from frying down TO cooling
point The rain was filthy aud thick
with dust, the rain drops having had 20
pierce the dense dust cloud as they fell
from The clouds. In an hour the storm
swept BY leaving everything calm, Sc.
rene and delightfully."- cool, while far to
southwark inky black clouds were
lighted up with vivid flashes Of sheet
lightning,iwhile the roar OF the thunder
slowly died away in the distance. Out
side OF overturned signs and awnings,
bpt little damage was done by the
storm throughout the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28
whites opera House.

This vaudeville theater opened up last
Saturday evening to an immense house.
The new company engaged by Managet
White consists of Annie Hindle, protean
artist, and Misses LeClere, Emelinc, Re
nard, Sanderson, Wagner, Lewis, Moore,
Leslie, Putnam, Morris and Messrs.
Arthur, Mulgro, Casper, Haley and other
artists. The management is composed
of Charles o. White, proprietor; Joseph
RobY, Treasurer; Ed. Haley, stage man
ager and Professor Arnold, orchestral
director. A most attractive programme
has been arranged for tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28

nor RENT-SToRE HOUSE NO. GA BEAL
4 street, near Second. Also, residence No.
L0EWENSTINE BROS,
I24-t 34S Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28

tie were insured in New Orleans for two
thousand dollars. None Of the crew
were lost, but several we're injured. The
boat was owned by Captains Brinley
aud Bennefeld.
A Washington telegram received yes
terday states that Secretary Richardson
has become impressed with the propo.
sition to make all pilots (sea going or
inland walers) United States officers,
that he will in a day or two refer the
subject to the Attorney General for his
opinion as to the power Of the govern.
ment over the subject. The proposition
also meets favor with the Supervising
Inspector General Of Steam boats, who to-
day declared himself heartily in favor Of
the same, as one OF the safest and most
wise precautions anticipated in the
steamboat service.
The Henry Ames follows the Exporter
in the Combination Line from st. Louis
to New Orleans.
Captain W. G. Mccoy has sold the r.
W. skillenger to Captain j. T. Russell
aud James Robinson, Of Wheeling for
$4,000 cash. Captain Russell will iu-
troduce the skillenger in the Cincinnati
and Wheeling trade.
The Sherlock refused 500 barrels Of
pork at Louisville.
The St. Luke makes a trip to Red
river in place Of the Geo. c. Wolf.
The Andy Baum will again be sold at
auction at Cincinnati on September 10Th.
...r. PERSONALS.
Cloud, the canoeist from the Quaker
City, arrived at Louisville yesterday,
forty.two days from his starting point,
and continues his journey to-day. When
he reaches Cairo he will telegraph for
lighter 70 assist him over Island Bonn.
Captain Sam Painter, an old Cincinnati
and New Orleans mate, is commanding
tue DhhOldt DctHtcu 4uOEeuthu anu II OTt
Garry, on the Red river of the North
........Jonas Myers and Levi Dix we're
the pilots on the Belle Vernon........A.
7. Tucker, mate Of the Idlewild, who
was cut by a roustabout Sunday morn
ing is in critical condition at Evans
vile, but hopes are entertained of his
reco7ery.........Says the St. Louis Demo
crat: Captain Bill Patterson, mate,
got back on Friday from his farm in
Butler, Penn, and proposes to 20 on
the river again rather than sell his farm
for the petty sum of $4,000 ".........Mr.
George Mallory, the Underwriters Sec
Rotary of this city, left at noon to day,
and goes by rail to the wreck of the
Belle Vernon, upon which our insurance
companies have cargo risks amounting
te nearly $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28
The MemnhIs Custom, Hou.e.

What has become Of the proposition
TO erect a custom house in Memphis ?
The matter seems to have been lost or
mislaid, stolen or strayed. An exchange
has it that the government is supposed
to have nothing to say about the cree
ton of public buildings, but leaves
everything to the discretion Of one man,
who is called the government architect
and who erects the buildings or not, as
be plsases, aud when or hpW be pleases.
Hundreds Of millions Of dollars are
every year at his disposal, and his decis-
ion seems 10 be fnal-COngress or any
thing else to the contrary notvithstapd-
ing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28

A New York dispatch to the st. Louis
Globe announces the presence in New
York OF a number Of gentlemen from
Mississippi and Tennessee, arranging for
new telegraph line from this city 70
Helena and Friar's Point, the line to be
built on the river bank, with q special
view to steamboat aud river interests,
and says. ut is understood that the
Coleman automatic system Of ielegraphy
10 bs adopted. Il is probable the lius
viii work In connection With the opposi-
tiou companies"