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The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
The missouri senatorsl,ip.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 31.-A dispatch from Jeffer-
son city says that the members of the Legisla-
ture which meets tomorrow are fast arriving
and the question as to who shall succeed Frank
Blair as United States Senator is freely discuss
ed A caucus of Democrats who desire to main
tain the Democratic party organization and who
believe that Democrats alone should organize
and control the Legislature, shape its political
policy and control the election OF United States
Senator, is called for Wednesday. Nearly all
the Democrats who have arrived have signed
their names to the CALL but there are some who
decline to do SO.
Neither Governor Browns retiring message
nor Governor Woodson's Inauguration message
are yet complete The former probably will not
be real before Friday, and the Inauguration of
Gov. Woodson will not taxa place before to-
morrow week.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
Municipal Court.

JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-John MeNulty. Intoxication. Thirty
days. City House of Correction
George L. Ward Search and seizure. Fined $50.
Appealed Williams.
Five cases of libeed liquors forfeited. No claim
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

APPoINTMENT.-Capt Charles f. Larrabee
of this city, son of our esteemed fellow citizen,
S. W. Larrabee, esq.,, has been appointed U. s.
Indian Agent at Grant Reservation, Arizona
Territory, and left on Monday for his station
The appointment is good one, and well de-
served by Captain L. for his services during the
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

New EOrlk ssocA and MONEY BEaFlkct.
New YORK. Dec. 31-Morninq.-GOld at 1124.-
Money at per cent. Sterling Exchange 1881 q hog.
Stocks firm State stocks steady. sv
NEW YORK. Dec. 3l-E0eniRq.-Money was active
and stringent early in the day at a per cent. per
day, but closed att per cent. Gold. Sterling Ex
change dull at 1904 for long and ll0s for short sight
Gold quiet and steady at liz a 1928, highest price
during the day. loans at per cent. for carrying
The clearances were S757 900. Treasury disburse-
ments S411,700. Governments quiet but strong
State bonds dull and steady. Stocks dull and bust
ness confined to few leading shares. Pacific Mail
fell from TAI to 724 receipt of the of the dis
allotment of steamer Corsica but rallied to 1884, New
York Central sold up to 1904 Erie fell from 6ls to
60s ralying before the close but this was recover
ed later. Western Union advancing from 795 to SIT;
Wabash from TAI to 75, Lake Shore from 954 to So,
Ohio and Mississippi from As a 4s3, Rock Island from
110a to ILL., at the close prices re rather off from
the best rates. but firm.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

FIRE.-A fire broke out last evening about
o'clock in Johnson's lobster factory, near the
foot of Pearl street. 1t was not considered nee
essary to sound the alarm. The Hook and Lad
der and Casco SIS hose company were summon
ed, and the flames soon extinguisned. The
damage was slight.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
Extensive Damage by the Ice.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 31.-Early this morning
| the ice broke the steamers Mountain Boy, Mes
senger, and Grey Eagle loose from the foot of
Walnut street and carried them down on the
mail llne wharfboat at the foot of Vine street.
sinking the Mountain Boy and damaging the
other two boats The Mountain Boy is sunk
to herrboiler deck and is held up by the ice.
She is now being wrecked. She is owned by
the Cincinnati & Chillicothe Packet company
and is valued at $4,000; insured mere against
fire only. The Messenger is crowded between
the Mountain Boy and Grey Eagle, and has
both sides and the after guards broken in, and
her cylinder is cracked. She in in a bad con-
dition and it is doubtful if she can be saved
A cargo of $50 tons is on board Of the -Messen-
ger. The Grey Eagle has her guards smashed
and Is crowded on to the wharfboat. The Leo
nora, owned by the Louisville Mail Line Com
pany, was landed mile or two below the city
was lost here, though several empty harges
were carried away. The ice commenced NOV
ing before seven o'clock and has not gorgcd
yet AS it is still "a ming it is feared that the
ice may move again at any time and greater
damage is expected. All boats have steam up.
The Ice Freshet
20 CINCINNATI, Dec. 31.-The damage by ice on
the river to-day is roughly estimated from
$1,000 to 5000, 900. The flow of ice slackened
about five o'clock this afternoon, but about an
hour after it commenced running again. At
nine o'clock a rapid rise in the river retarded
inc ulOEGuleuU Oh IUS ICE. Ht SOlSO ACPoi eCu
below is probably at the mouth of the Great
Miami. The chief loss is in coal barges, whrch
were torn loose at the lower landing and car
ried down the river and probably sunk. The
9th street ferry boat has been torn loose since
dark and taken down the river.
1t is expected that the Licking River viii
probably swell the Ohio River four Orfive fet
and may destroy every boatat the landing. A.:
ten O'Clock this evening the ice had nearly
stopped flowing here, which indicates gorge
below. Several boats are anchored in the mid
die of the river with full steam on. The ice in
the Licking River has run out. The amount Of
damage has not been ascertaned.
stu Ldter-At half-past ten this evening the
ice in the river gorged and stopped running.
A few minutes past II o'clock it commenced
to move slowly again. The 9th street ferry
boat was thrown on the Kentucky shore oppo-
site the lower part of the city. About fifty
barges have been crushed to pieces and scatter
ed along the shore on both sides of the river be-
low the city.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

DIvIDENDs-The Casco National Bank pays
5per cent dividend, amounting to $4,000; the
Merchants Is per cent, amounting to $751;
900; the Traders per cent, amounting to $15,-
600; the Canal per cent, amounting to $780,
600; The First National per cent, amounting
to $4,000, and the Cumberland Ia per cent,
amounting to $15,625. These dividends are all
payable the ID of January.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
Marshal KaZaine.

PARIS, Dec. BIN. Riaiere has made an of
fetal report to the President of the progress OF
the preliminary Investigation in the case Of
Marshal Bazaine. He states that 20 witness
es have been examined, of whom 149 were sum
moned to appear in the court in the trial of the
Marshal.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
An Attempt to Trade on the Nevada sem
at0rshiD.

VIRGINIA CITY, Dec 81. notwithstanding
the election of j. p. Jones, now superintendent
of the CrownPont mine at Gold Hill, as sue
cessor to Senator Nye has been foregone con-
eluson, strong effort is in progress to secure
enough disaffected Republicans to unite with
the Democrats to elect Thomas Sunderland.
The Legislature is now in session.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

TRoTTERs. -''Wonderr' 'sHonest Shaker!
'Lucy Lightningp' and other well-known
trotters comprise the livery stock at Plum
Street stables, and also some of the most ele-
giant sleighs ever seen in this vicinity.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
Brief .BOttings.

Happy New Year.
There was a birth last night, that of the new
year. Great hopes are entertained of the child.
He came into the world squalling
The snow blockade bids fair to be removed.
Ringing out the old, ringing in the new, ring
ing out the false and ringing in the true is 60
ing on very extensively Ringing out the false
probably won't be completed under day or
two, and may require a few extra tntinnabula
tions. We are full of hope however.
Somebody at the fSt Julian left the water
turne on in his bedroom yesterday morning.
The consequence was small deluge.
The ALLAN steamship agents at this port
have received cable dispatch stating that the
"Prussian'' arrived at Derry yesterday morn
ing safe and sound.
The banks, city Offices and custom house
will be closed to-day out of respect to the
memory of the year 1872. Take 1t al as whole
it was good year. 1t witnessed the imprison-
ment of George Francis Train.
There is to be boys prayer meeting at the
rooms of the Y. NJ. c. A, corner of Congress
and Casco streets, on Thursday of.each week at
7.3O p. N. All boys are invited
The Allan steamship Peruvian from this
port for Liverpool, put into Halifax the Both ult.
The Texas of the Dominion line, from Liv-
erpool for Boston and Portland, put into the
same port the same date.
1873. Seems odd to write it, doesn't it?
Don't make mistake and date your letters
p 1872, to-day
The following is favorite conundrum at the
United States Hotel: "Why was certain
boarder at this hotel Monday morning. like
Barnum's elephant at the burning of the Mu-
scum? Because he left and took his trauaE
with him.
Corner Of Pearl and Cumberland, not CONNER
cial, was where the Saturday evening fire oc-
CURED.
Hon. Wendell Phillips lectures in the army
and Navy course, Friday evening next His
last visit to this city was in 1863
The Cathedral clergy of st. Luke's are to
supply ST. Paufs church until Easter.
There is to be but one steamer week on the
International line during January and Febru-
airy, leaving this city Mondays, and st. John
and Eastport Thursdays.
Don't forget the carriers when they present
the New Years address.
The Aduertiser says the Grand Trunk Com
pany are repairing the bridge over Fish Point
in accordance with the requirements of the
Harbor Commissioners.
j. II. Budworth, Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Clarke,
Josie Booth, Eddie Snow and others appear at
Music Hall, in Boston on Fire. on the I'd and
Sd inst
There was very interesting matchmaking
at the Chestnut street last night, and one at the
Abyssinian.
There will be social entertainment at the
Congress street NJ. e. church this evening. A
general invitation is extended.
A sailor from Quebec applied at the station
house for lodging last night, and soon after fell
down in an epileptic fit. The city physician
was present, and the man was brought out of
it. At one time it was feared he might die.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

WE call ae'ei'ion to the advertisement in
another column OF VIM Jessop & Sons sale of
steel damaged in the Boston Fire
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
Marine Dinaster.

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 31.-The British schooner
Louisa, from Cope Haytien for Boston, put into
Newport to-day with the loss of deck-load of
logwood and her sails and main boom were split.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

ACCIDENT. Mr. George R.. Shaw, book
keeper for Shaw & Haskell, Commercial street,
slipped and fell on the sidewalk as he was COM
ing out of the Canal Bank yesterday afternoon,
badly fracturing his leg.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
CITY AND VICINITY.
E.EE PRES

May be obtained at the Periodical DepotS Of F C
sender Bros Marquis, Robinson, H[ aneh "a IU
and Chisholm Bros, all trains that run out OF
the city.
At Biddef)rd, Of Pilisbury.
At Saco Of l., Hodglon.
AT Wateryille of j. s. Carter.
At Gorham, of News Agent.
At Bath, of J. o. Shaw
At Lewiston, of W. f. Stanwood,
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

SEE the inducement offered by Geo. A.
Whitney & Co., in their advertisement.
dec23-eod2w
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

1oOo Dozen Undershirts and Drawers, slight
managed from the great Boston fire. Very
cheap j. Burleigh, SO Middle st.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

LONDON, Dec. Sill A. bI.-Consols opened at 91s
a 91a for money and account.
American securities-U S. 5-20's 1855, old, 92a; do
1867 92l do 1040s, SO: 5s, s95 Erie Railway at
so.
FRANKFORT, Dec. 31.-Unted States 5-20's, 1862
at 955.
LIVERPOOL. Dec. 31-430 M.-Cotton closed
firm sales u coo bales including 1000 for export and
speculation.
LONDON, Dec. $500 P. M.-Consols closed at
91S a 915 for money and account.
American securities unchanged. Erie 49i
FRANKFORT. Dec. $500 p. M.-United States
5-20's 1852 at SO.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.-John A. Browa,
one of the oldest bankers and brokers of this
100000 to the Presbyterian Hospital in this
city.
Fire-Chiidren Burned to Death.
AT Chester Parish this morning a tenement
house occupied by eolored people, was burned.
Two children named Holland, persisted in the
flames
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

SAVE YOUR BUILDINGS by painting them be
fore winter comes on, with the Averill Chemi-
cal Paint.
For sale at SO Commercial St., Portland, IF
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
Regents ofmilwnulkee.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 31.-The annual report of the
commerce Milwaukee shows receipts of various pro-
ducts last year: Flour 15,997 bbls Wheat 10 275,-
1852 bush; Oats sos 045 bush; Corn ,04l 196 bush
Rye, no. 1873 bush; Barley, LAT, 1853 bush.
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
Suicide OF a Criminal under Sentence of


INDrANAPoLIs, Ind, Dec. 31.-Wm. Chuck
convicted of the murder of his wife and sem
fenced to be hung on Friday next, committed
suicide to-day in his cell. .sEN
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

DEDIcATIoN.-Last evening the new vestry
OF ST. Stephens church was dedicated with ap-
propriate services, by the Rector, Rev. -,sa
Dalton. The attendance was good and The in
terest excellent. The vestry, which joins the
rear OF the church building, is neat, commo-
dious TWO story building, admirably adapted
for Its purpose. 1t contains two rooms. 2Ox42
feet each, one of which is used for a yestry
room and the other for reception room From
these lead out smaller rooms, used for DRESSING
rooms, kitchens, &C., very convenient for socie-
ty festivals. 1t is very cozy affair and reflects
much credit upon the church
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01
Water supply

Mr. EDIToR:-Has another faucet been left
running? fear so, from the fact that the
water in my pipe has changed its place of dis
charge from the kitchen to the basement and
it must be that some thoughtless individual in
the lower part Of the city has opened another
cock, and is thus deprving me of my just share
of Sebago. We have borne patiently the change
from the cistern in the attic to the kitchen, but
now to have it taken from that point; it is too
bad. That faucet ought to be closed Howev-
er, there is mo great loss without some small
gain" We in the upper part of the city have
the carrying of our water in pals to the eistern
above, and this is good exercise; it is healthy.
We must keep our hot water tanks full OF
"burst up but such trifes as the bath tub and
water closet, of course, are not of much ac-
count. To be sure the Water Company expect
us to pay them from six to eight dollars each
for having them in our houses, but then We
have the pleasure of showing them to our
friends, and we know how cow enient and use
full they might be made were it not for the
solemn fact that so much water is being vast
ed. Does the man who opened that last faucet
realize what fearful responsibility rests upon
him?
Let us suppose case. What if a fire should
break out in the western part of the city, and
at the same time another person as reckless as
this one should turn on his water and 'fet 'er
rum Where would the steamers get their
supply from? 1t makes one shver to think of
it; although if a fire should occur we should
doubtless be warm enough.
But really, this thing is getting to be serious
one, and we West Enders desire to ask if the
Water Company cannot ''strain nerve" and
give us about three or four faucets extra pres
sure, that we shall not be entirely at the
mercy of two or three individuals who, simply
to save themselves the trouble of frozen pipes,
may deprive us of water altogether. B.
MAINE LODGE I. o. o. F.-The Maine Lodge
of Odd Fellows elected the following officers
Monday evening: Noble Grand, Albert Fl. Der
ry; Vice Grand, George H. Harmon; Secretary
Joseph X Merrill; Permanent Secretary, Johr
K. Hooper; Treasurer, Augustine Smith; Agen
of the Hall, on the part of this Lodge, John X
Hooper; Trustees, Stephen X. Dyer, Charles
B. Nash and James Bailey. The installation
of the above named officers will take plac'
next Monday evening.
The Lodge made provision that if the mem
bers or any of their families be attacked b.
small pox they shall be cared for in building
by themselves as has been done in Boston ant
othar nlaeaS
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

[Sales at the Brokers' Board Dec. 31.1
Eastern Railroad ................... 1O2
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-01

WATERFOWL, Dec. 31.--Cattle NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
prices firm for ordinary to medium lots; sales Of
choice at IL 90 a IL so; extra 10 90 "a 10 so; first
quality 90 a 10; second quality 90 q 70; third
quality 50 "a So M
Sheep and Lambs-receipts 2517 head; sales in lots
2 rs a 90; extra at 90 q Z 80; market quick
or e nd
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-09-25
THE FAIR.
Active Preparations for an I'M.
menSe EXhibitiOn...IncreaSe
Of Premiums for the
Speed.

Tie 1873 Exposition of the Kansas Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Association of
Leavensor.h will undoubtedly surpsss any
thing OF the kind ever attempted in this
State. The moe. encouraging letter. are
daily received and from their tone we are
led to ielieve that nearly all the prominent
exhibitors of the 81. Joseph and Kansas
City Exposition will pay Leavenworth n
visit and compete for the magnificent PIE.
mium- offered By the Fair Association.
The premium lis, will be found especially
a;trac i've to stock growers and farmers, and
tie Society has the as-ur apce tina; ex hibit0-s
of these Glasses will he here in great mum.
i,ers.
Yesterday TIE Association closed con-
tract with Mr.. Towne TOR supplying hay,
corn ani na's to exhibitors at regular market
prices. The charges for covered rtslls have
been put do"n to the lowest figure. and We
believe j. ia the intention to make no charge
for the ordinary stalls. Every inducemegt
within reason ba, bren presented, snd moth
in. but the mos; disssreeable weather can
prevent the Fair from being great success.
Since the regular premium lists were dis
,riSa,ed announcing 5000 IS TIE largest
purse 70 be 'ra.ted for, sone of ou- enter
;,risIr.c ci'yens have decided to pu. their
band. in l:'eir pocket and draw out enough
money irr;a their individual funds TO raise
the purse to 81, 500. This will insure the
attendance Of the Ase.est tro,ters in this re-
gion Of the West, and awaken an interest in
the speed rim. that will materially swell the
receipts OF the association, and doubtless
give better ;ro,ting than was given at Kan
sa- City, for the beat time there for the larg-
est purae was only 2:3lt. The fair opens
Mon.iav. October Oh, and continues through
the week.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-09-25
GIFTCONCERT.
The Sale of Tickets in Mr. Simon
AbeleS' Enterprise.

The jeiaan: 10 iicia,s in the Cir: En,er.
prise OF Mr.. SIMON Ab.s, il becoming quite
lively. Appi;eai zoos are received nv eveiy
mail from distant pa.,ie', and ii il rate to-
say that the Reform School p,njsct will
prove entirely rmcce.siu!. Mr.. .Ab-!s will deal
fairly with tickle, holders. tie represents
the situation exactly As it stands, and people
who invest in chances will not be swindled.
TIE prizes are among the most attractive
ever included in an enterprise Of the
kind, ard right here in Leav.
en~or,h, where Mr.. Abeis ia bes, known
and where the worth of the property prizes
lie apprecia.ed the sale of ticket. il the lar
geSt
Il Is fac, worthy of mention in connec-
tion with the enterprise that some Of the
sSiEdling agents Of Chicago and New York,
supposing iha; Mr Abei-s ia one of the Pa
tee kind os men, have addressed letters 10
him, making dishonors!l e propositions, but
in every instance ali -windI:ng offers have
becn di-missed with .ilen, Contempt.
In carrying Gu, this scheme Mr. AbeIes
will be covern~,: By the SAME high s.nle OF
integrity wiich has characterized his deal
icgs in the com mefciai world, anil ,eope
who bGy tickets in HE Cir Cocce.: can rely
on honsss freatmsa'.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-09-25
SUGGESTIVE.
What Draws the Crowd at an
Agricultural Fair.

The IaJ. Fed and Farsa speaking of tie
great success Of the Wes:esn Fairs. COM
pared With shose o: the Es-t. and assigning
. reason therefor says:
At many Of the vss,srn fairs, tie man.
agemen. Of which have been characterized
By liberal policy and an energetic spirit,
the receipts =: the gales have reached az high
a. eight or ten thousand dollar. in a single
day. 1t shonid ne mentioned, however, tina,
at all of these a speed programme was q
prominent feature. A correspondent at ESn
Claire, Wisconsin, writes under date Of
September IL: ''Tbe third day Of the Eau
Claire County Agricultural Association held
here was attended sy 10000 people. The
exhibition o: al classes is large. The fai,
is a decided success. There are ,rot,ing and
rnaning races every afternoon 81. 800
given in premiums. After the tn. Mime.
sotS State Fair. the E.u Clsire Driving
Park Association will hold ; four day
meeting. when 81, 500 will be given a. pre-.
miums"
At Cedar R.pids, Iowa, on the llih inst.
10000 people visited the fair; at Aurors
Ill.,. on the llth, 1900 persnns attended
and at Mansfield, o, on the 9Th inst, ovel
% 600 persons passed through the gates. Al
the three La, mentioned fairs there werl
running aud ,rot,iug contests every after.
noon"
And we may also add that the success o
the Kansas City Fsir was Enthusiastically dus
to the splendid running and troltiss -sces
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-09-25
THE INDEPENDENCE HONi.
eide.
Character of the Man Killed.

The excitement over The terrible shooting
ARRAY 1t Independence, Missouri, on Sunday
last has somewhst subsidetl. A coroner's
inquest has been held over the bodies of
Chiids and his son and Verde, rendered in
accordance with the facts dated in yeetar.
days issue.
There is feeling among the citizens that
Childs meri'ed his tragic deash.
About a year ago ne shot and silie! ne
gro instantly in Independence, IS he -a;d.
''to see him jump" During his life, lie is
known to have killed nine uen in cold blood,
and at the time OF his death was under in
dictment for the murder of three Of them.
He was associated during the war with such
men As Judd CockeriIi, bro,her-in-law,
Coon Thornton and Quan,rs!!. He
was in at the capture o: c',l. David's men
on the Little Biue, WIN were mnrilated no
inhumanly and tavay-iy. He was a noto-
rious bushwhacker, and in all his conduc,
exhibited the traits OF the most inhuman
savage. About six months ago ne act up a
fictitious claim to Judge Smart's addition in
Kansas City, fenced it in, aud said he would
shoot airy man who attempted to take i;
down. Tn. Case WAS decided in favor OF
Judge Smart few days since. He told the
assassin OF Col. Wilder, Hntchisons If yon
do not kill Wilder. l will" Chi;s;s after
wards guarded the prisoner 10 the train to
project him i,om the mob, ard ,ben Wen, on
his bail bond IA aecur;,y M oae can for a
moment regret the taking of OF such msn.
Every one in Independence regrets that
the tragedy should have occurred there. but
NO one laments the death of the notorious
bush whacker and murderer Chiids.