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The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
WALL STREET.
The Story of the Stock Market-Its Ups
and Downs and Great Expectations.

The Story of the Stock Market-Its Ups
and Downs and Great Expectations.
NEW York, Dec. 22.-Wall street reports
state that both bulls and bears predict an up
ward turn of l to 2 per cent. in stocks this
week. Vanderbilt houses, after being rather
bullish on Lake Shore, became large sellers
yesterday. A prominent Broadway house also
sold q large amount Of Lake Shore. The SELL
ing in both cases is believed to be the result of
action said to have been taken by the Erie
company Tuesday. 1t is reported that the
Erie company has begun making contracts on
West bound freights for four months at the
best terms obtanable. The Pennsylvania rail-
road people say they see no prospect of settle
ment of the trunk line difficulties before
spring. There are some signs of something of
importance in Union Pacific. Inside people
have bought large amount of the stock with
in few days.
The attack on Western Union yesterday is
said to have increased the short interest in that
stock about IL, 600 shares
There is no truth in the report that insiders
are selling Central Pacific. Wabash bonds are
in demand. There was good buying of the
stock yesterday and the talk of pas ing. the
next dividend is believed to have been mainly
for effect There was a brisk borrowing yes
terday for Lake Shore st. Paul. Central Pa
cifc and New York Central at to per cent
There was general feeling of disappoint-
ment yesterday over the small offerings of
bonds at the Treasury.
All reports give very f1attsring prospects for
the crops next year.
Large LoHdon orders to buy Erie were re-
ceived yesterday.
A dispatch from Portland, Oregon, says that
the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company 8
Columbia River Line has been found to have
80 many steep grades and sharp curves that the
officials in charge of the construction OF the
road have drawn formal attention to the mat
ter. They protest that they will not try to
werk such line, and in consequence che DOM.
pany will DO to heavy expense in altering and
reconstructing the portions OF the line towhioh
objections Is made.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
MAINE.
Fire In Calais.


CALAIS, Dec. 22.-Fire broke out last night
in Geo. P. McAllster's steam sardine box fac
tory at Midtown, Me. The building and stock
were entirely consumed and the engine badly
damaged. Loss $1,000; no insurance The
fire extended to large storehouse nearly filled
with merchandise belonging to Chas. F. Todd
Loss $4,000; partially insured.
Death from Cancer
SANFORD, Dec. 22.-The wife of Hon. Geo.
A. Frost, died at Springvale, this morning, of
cancer in the stomach.
The State Grange.
AUGUSTA Dec. 22.-The State Grange,
which has been in session in Augusta three
days, adjourned sine die at late hour tonight
The proceedings of the day were strictly pri-
vate, only members of the organization being
allowed to enter the hall. The new officers
were installed in the forenoon by Master d. 81.
Thing, assisted by Past Master, Nelson Ham Of
Lewiston. The ceremony was witnessed BY q
large number of Patrons.
After the installation the report of various
committees were submitted and ELECTED spirit
ed discussion.
A resolution was introduced advocating o
combination TO control prices of farm produce
and to protect farmers against the extortion Of
middle men. This brought on warm debate.
The reports of committees occupied most of
the evening. The session of the Grange has
been a profitable one and will accrue to the
benefit of the agriculturalists of this State.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
WASHINGTON.

Secretary Tolger Denies a Rumor.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-Secretary Folger
disclaims any intention to anticipate the JanH-
airy interest. and says he considers such step
diton of the finances. He made this state
ment in explanation of published rumors that
he proposed to anticipate the January interest
owing to the press of business claiming his at
tentIon. Secretary Folger finds that 1t will be
impossible to leave the city for several days.
Concerning Discharges from the Marine
Corps.
Secretary Hunt to-day issued the following
circular:
In consequence of the numerous and increas-
ing applications for discharge of enlisted men
in the marine corps, made BY Senators and
Representatives of Congress and others, the
department feels constrained to say NO such
applications can be favorably entertained in
the present condition Of the service, unless the
application be based upon such strong grounds
as would entitle the applicant to be discharged
on account of mental or bodily disability.
The New Postmaster General.
Mr.. Howe will assume the duties Of Post
master-General between the LIST and 9th OF
January.
An Important Question.
An important question was argued in the
Supreme Court to-day, by Senator Jones OF
Fla, and, W. A. Beach of New York, involv-
ing the construction of the acts of Congress
known as the confscation acts. The question
was whether, under those acts real estate
which was used by rebel authorities with the
consent of owner could be confscated for
period beyond the life Of the owner.
House Committee on Elections.
The House Committee on Elections organ
lied to-day, and appointed G. N. Paul of
Laporte, Ind, their clerk.
Cadet Whittaker's Case.
The Star says it can be stated upon good
authority that the findings Of the Court of Iu
quiry in the Cadet Whitaker case, are that he
was guilty of cutting his own ears. 1t is not
known what was the action of the Judge Ad-
vocate, but it is understood he approved the
findings.
The Coast Survey.
Prof. j. e. Hilgard was to-day appointed
superintendent OF the coast and goodetic sur
vey.
The Contingency Fund Investigation.
The Senate committee investigating the
contingent fund expenditures In the executive
departments examined Mr. Sturtevant chief
of the stationary division of the Treasury de-
partment, and Mr.. Norton, formerly an en-
ploye in the custodian's office, and the COM
mittee then called as the next witness Assist
ant Secretary Upton.
Errata.
The name of Representative McCord, as
q member of the committee on military affairs.
erroneously appeared yesterday in place OF
Represen tative McCook.
Notes.
President Arthur, accompanied by his pri-
vate Secretary, Phillips, left Washington this
morning for New York. He will return the
Goth instant.
Seer etary Lincoln left this morning for Chi
cago and expects to return the 30th
The wife of ex-Justice Swayne of the United
States Supreme Court died this morning,
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
GONE WRONG.
The City Auditor of Newark, N j., a De-
faulter

The City Auditor of Newark. N. j., a De-
faulter
NEWARK, N. T., Dec. 22.-The revelation of
embezzlement of the city funds creates intense
excitement and measures have been taken for
thorough overhauling in all departments
Palmer remains in jail utterly demoralized.
sustained by stimulants and unable to see any
body but hiss counsel Treasurer Winaus has
been suspended and two policeman had charge
OF his office last night to prevent tampering
with the accounts This morning Alderman
Theberath, chairman of the finance committee
took possession.
It appears that money was advanced by Pal
mer improperly and some Irregularities were
discovered in the check book. One for $1,000
is pronounced forged by the person to whom 1t
was payable. The Comptroller's chief clerk,
VIM. A. Hall, has disappeared and detectives
are pursuing him. He obtained leave of alb
sence yesterday morning to go to New York
ostensibly for Christmas presents. but not yet
having returned he is suspected OF collision IN
the auditors robbery. The mayor has called
special meeting of the Common Council to
take action on the revelations.
[LATER.l
NEWARK, N. j., Dec. % VIM. A. Hall.
the comptroler's clerk, who was suspected OF
completely with Auditor Palmer, has not yet
been found. His wife states size left him in
New York bound for Baltimore. 1t IS sus.
pected he has gone to Canada. Two more OF
Palmer6 fOrgeO Qra1tS nave De6n OlscoVefou
in the city treasurer's accounts.
The comnon council held special meeting
this evening. Auditor Palmer's resignation
was accepted unanimously. An expert ex-
hibited three drafts amounting to about SlS,-
600 found in the treasurer's Office forged by
Palmer one of which was receipt1d by Frank
Allen, young lawyer, who refused to give an
explanation. The treasnrer's account also
showed shortage of about $1,000 apparently
caused by mistake. The treasurer has been
suspended during the investigation.
Poughkeepsie Bank Officials g Steal
$4,000.
NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Wm. V. Brown, as
sistant bookkeeper OF the Poughkeepse Ma
tional Bank, was arrested last night in Pough-
keepsie by q. 8. Deputy Marshals and brought
before the q. S. Commissioner to-day charged
with making false entries in the banks books,
as it is alleged to aid one S. V. Holloway. A
warrant was also issued fol- the arrest of Halo
way who was paying teller of the Poughkeep-
sic bank charging him with embezzling nearly
$50, 200 the past two years. The marshal
learned that Holloway was at present confined
in the lunatic asylum at Poughkeepsie, where
he had been placed by his relations, and COM
municating with the officers of that institution
caused him to be kept under close surveillance
until further action is taken in his case. Prisoner
Brown waived examination and gave bail in
$4,000 to await the action of the grand jury.
An Ohio Of1cial Arrested for Forgery.
COLUMBUS, O. Dec. 22.-Fred W Newburgs,
Assistant Secretary of the State Board OF
Public Works, was arrested to-day on q charge
of forging $4,000 in vouchers.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
THH INDIANS
Small Pox Fearfully Prevalent in
the Northwest.
INDIANS SUFFERING By THE NEG
LEOT OF CONTRACTORS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Reports continue to
be received at the Indian office showing the
rapid spread of small pox in the northwest.
Latest advices are from Idaho, Montana, and
northern Dakota. All agents ask for supplies
of vaccine matter which Is being supplied as
rapidly as possible.
Much difficulty is experienced in getting
agency supplies forwarded, caused principally
by the failure of contractors to perform their
duty. Large quantities of supplies are report
ed frozen up on rivers of the northwest, with
no probability of reaching their destina ton be-
fore spring. 1t is the intention of the Indian
bureau to hold contractors to q strict accounta-
bility for their neglect.
The Indian Territory Invasion.
In regard to the rumor that Capt. Payne,
with a large number of settlers had invaded
Indian territory. Gen. Pope telegraphs he has
had force of cavalry occupying an objective
point of the would-be invaders during the past
summer and autumn, and it is impossible for
Payne, unless alone. to get into the territory
The General further says the report was proba-
bly, started for the purpose of inducing Con-
gress to interfere in Payne's behalf
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
NEW YORK.
jay Gould's Blackmailer


NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The grand jury In
court of General Sessions to-day presented an
indictment against Col. j. Howard Welles for
sending threatening letter to Jay Gould.
Wells is out of prison on $500 bail.
A Well Deserved Sentence.
Frederick Lotthamer, who on Nov. 23d WIS.,
tied the residence of his father-in-law Henry
Muller, mortally wounded him and severely
injured his wife Pauline by shooting, put in a
plea of manslaughter in the first degree and
Judge Gildersleeve sentenced him to the State
prison for % years. At the time of the shoot
ing Lotthamer fired unsuccessfully at his little
daughter and attempted his own life.
The New England Society.
The seventy-sixth annual dinner of the New
England Society of New York was held to-
night at Demonicos. First Vice President
NJ. W. Cooper presided. Among those pres
emit were President Arthur, Chauncey M. De-
pew, Rev. R. D. Hitchcock, Rev. DR.. Franklin
Garter, president of Williams College; Senator
Hawley Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island,
Gov. Bigelow of Connecticut, and A. 81. Lit
tlefield of Rhode Island. President Arthur
made an eloquent speech in response to the
toast "The President of the United States"
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS.
Tidings Received from the English Elk
pedition.

Tidings Received from the English Elk
petition.
LONDON, Dec. 22-The Times this morning
saws information has been received from from
son. Norway, which augurs well for the. sue
cess of Mr.. Leigh Smiths voyage The cap
tain of a Norwegian whaler reports that on
July ID he saw the Ezra steaming southwark,
having seen the same vessel previously, on
June Goth at Matotfhkin Straits, at the edge OF
the ice. A.
whaler supposes when he saw the Ezra steam
ing southwark that she had sailed to force her
wsy along the coast of Nova Zembia. 1t is
supposed that she again failed to pass south
through Karisk Straits, as she was seen q
second time bearing north from Grassland.
The captain of the whaler reports that the ice
was in its usual position in June and July, but
that it disappeared in August when open water
was seen as far as 20 miles north OF Nova
Zembia. A heavy sea was running from the
north, from which it was calculated that the
omen water extended as far as josef Land.
The whaling captain says he feels certain that
Mr., Smith has reached Franz josef Land, and
that ne may have been able to push still nearer
to the pole. r..,
Post states that the Admiralty has decided TO
send vessel in search OF Mr.. Leigh smith
next spring.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
MASSACHUSETTS.


Advance in Spinners' Wages Refused.
FALL RIVER, Dec 22.-To-day was the time
appointed for the spinners to receive an an
swer to a circular asking for 10 per cent ad-
vance in wages Oh the ground that the present
prices do not allow them to pay expenses Of
living. But two mills reported aud their an
swers were in the negative, on the ground
that the high price of cotton and low price OF
cloth woald not warrant an increase. Such
will probably be the general report. The spin.
ners have not yet held meeting to receive the
report and will not until after Christmas.
BOSTON, Dec. pa project is on foot under
the supervision of Mime. DeKoerber of Berlin
who is now in this city, to establish an inter
national emigration society to procure and aid
the emigration of German girls and women to
the United States. The headquarters of the
society will be New York and branches are to
be organized throughout the country. Mme
DeKoerber is employed by the Canadian au-
thorities as an emigration agent.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland DatIy Wholesale Market.
pOPTr Ann Dec %

Portland Datls Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND Dec. %.
The Poultry market was more active and firm to-
day notwithstanding the mild and wet weather and
our quotations remain unchanged the receipts were
quite liberal and the quality of the stock very nice
of the Poultry that arrived to-day about five tons
were consigned to Thompson Hall, one ton OF it
being Chickens, two tons Geese and two tons Of
Turkeys Turkeys have been selling at 159l7c,
Chickens 13@15c, Fowl 1o@121kc and Geese IL to
14c ~ fb-wholesale. Grain is steady and frmer
in sympathy with better feeling at the West and
sales are fairly active. Flour is quiet and IN
changed. Sugar is steady. Provisions are duh and
easy. Cranberries have advanced about one dollar
for both Maine and Cape Cod. Cabbages Gear lots)
$40 y ton. Potatoes are scarce and strong at the
recent advance. In Fish, Cod and Haddock are
very weak and buyers only offering lie " tb.
The following are to-day's quotations Of Flour,
Grain, Provisions, &C.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
MEmORANDA.

Ship Resolute, from Rio Janeiro for Valparaiso,
60 DAYS out arrived below New Orleans 18th inst,
in charge of the mate, Capt Nickels having died at
sea- It is reported that the crew mutinied and com
x d P Nickels of Searsport has gone on to take
command.
Baroue Matanzas, Simmons, from New York for
ing been ashore. Part of the cargo was thrown
overheard.
Baroue Robert Porter, Nichols. from Cardiff for
for her safety.
Brig Jeremiah, lately condemned and sold at
Provincetown. was purchased by parties at New
london and has been taken there for repairs.
Sob Seteeavwa McMann, FIN Parrsboro for Phila-
delpbia with potatoes put into Boothbay 22d leak
ing badly, having been cut through by Ice on the
Nova Scotia coast.
Sch Eastern Belle, Clifford from Bangor for New
Haven put into Vineyard Haven 10th with head OF
foremost broken off, having been struck by squali
18th, off Cape Coo.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
nnrowning Out Sauatters.

DENVER, Dec 22-The Tribune's Pueblo
d;snatch saws last night the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe Railroad Company damned up
mill ditch which runs through Pueblo, 70
nanv's land In the Suburbs. Fifty families OF
soustters and score Of rightful property own,
ers were thereby compelled to emigrate. Total
loss about $25,ooo.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
THE DOMINION.

The Pullman Car Company's Case
MONTREAL, Dec. 20.-The Customs authsri-
ties returned the books to-day seized from the
Pullman Palace Car Company. The superin-
tendent repudiates the charge of smuggling
and says the cars were built here for the
Grand Trunk road, and we're also fitted up and
furnished here.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
Mysterious Death.

BENNINGTON. VT, Dec. 22.-Dr. J. O. Still
man of North Pownal left hero about mid
night for his home. This morning he was
found dead in front of the North Pownal Man
ufacturing Company's store in that village.
His head was bruised as if struck with club.
The face was cut The body was not cold.
His horse was found farther on. In the wagon
was pool of blood, showing that the injury
was done before the body left it. He had
large sum of money about him when in Ben
nington and was alone when he left.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
METEOROLOGICAL.
EoR THE NEXT TWENTY QUE
EOuRa.

wAR Dept, OEFIcR CHIEE SIGNAL
OEFTcER, Washington, d. O.. J
Dec. %, / Am.
For New England,
Rain or snow, followed by clearing weather,
variable winds shifting to northerly, falling
followed by rising barometer.
ESPECIAL BULLETIN.
A storm of no great energy is central in the
Middle States. Rains have generally fallen
east of the Mississippi. Southerly winds are
reported from the Middle States and New
England. The temperature has risen from 10
to Is degrees in the Middle Atlantic and New
England States. In other districts it has fall
en-.
Colder and fair weather is indicated for
Saturday in the South Atlantic and Middle
States lower Lake region and New England.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
DEATHS

In this city, Dec. %. AMMO B.. infant daughter Of
Edward Fl. and Sarah A. Capen. aged weeks.
Funeral ON Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
at No. 80 Vesper street.
In this city, Dec. 81, Elbridge hi. Hanson, aged
Funeral service Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clock,
at the residence of f. b. Hanson, No. SO Congress
street. Burial at Saecarappa. Boston papers please
copy.] 80.
In this city, Lucy Amelia, only child of Annie A.
and John H. wentworth, aged year months and
10 days.
of E H. and j. c. Moran. aged years months.
In Gorham, Dec 10, Mrs Ann Connell, aged
about 20 years.
In North Yarmouth. Dec. 2. Frank L. Perley, aged
1 year months days.
In Harpswell, Dec. %, Elijah P1nkham, aged o9
years months.
Funeral service Saturday forenoon at 10 O'Clock,
at the residence of Joseph Pinkham, South Harps-
well.
In Harpswel, Dec, 81. Capt. James Sinnett, aged
81 years months IL days.
In Casco, Nov. 49, Mrs. Alice Pitts. aged 90 years
At Sunol Glen, Alameda Co. Cal, Nov. 20, OF con-
sumption, Sumner Trott formerly of Woolwich,
Me-, aged 81 years months.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
The National Prohibition Alliance.

PTTTsBURG, Dec. o. The secretary OF the
National Prohibition Alliance, Mrs. M.
Mcclellan Brown of this city, has issued a cir
cnlar containing the signatures of over hun
bred delegates to reform conference, calling
for general conference Of prehibitionists to
be held in Chicago, March LIST.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
MEXICAN Bandits Lynched.

BRowNvILLE, Tex, Dec. 21.-Three noted
bandits, Two of whom pass undeI the same
name and were known as Manuel Asundo and
the third as Lucas Franco, were captured
near Renosa, Mexico, yesterday and hanged
by Mexican vigilants who 60 under the title of
Commission"
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
New Englanders Colonizing in the West.

New EngIanderS COIonlzInR III Jne WesI'
CHICAGO, Dec. CIV. j. Guild, connected
with the land department of the Northern
Pacific has just located sites in Dakota for a
colony of New Englanders. from Maine Yer
mont, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The
colony will consist of 46 families. They will
move West early in January, locating near
Bismarck.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
MARRIAGES.

In this city, Dec 81, by Rev. s. +. Pearson, Jas.
W. Brooks and Miss Sophia j. Childs, both OF East
In this city, Dec 81. by Rev. 7. P. Adams, Jas. W.
Sterling and Miss Maria L. Sterling, both OF Port
land.
In Cape Elizabeth. Dec. 81 by Rev. M. 9. Pen
dexter Frederic L. Libby and Miss Lucy f. Meser-
vey. Also, Frank II. Noyes and Miss Eldora Wes-
cott all of Cape Elizabeth.
In Windham, Dec. 20. by VIM. III: Smith, Esq,
VIM. II. Tibbetts of Brooklin and Miss Nancy Il.
Larkin of Windham.
In New Haven, Conn.,. Dec. 81, by Rev. W: II,
Seel (brother ininaw of the bride assisted by Rev
Thos. r. Bacon, John P. Thomas OF Portland and
Susie G. Ross of Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
A Prisoner Sentenced.

BURLINGTON, VT, Dec 0.-Ludwick klahp,
convicted yesterday Of poisoning two springs
in Stamford. with Paris Green, was to-day son
fenced to ten years In State prison, the ex.
treme penalty Of the law
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
Small pox Raging Near Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec 22.-The small pox has
broken out at Mannheim, IA miles north. The
disease is spreading rapidly in the State, cases
being reported from many widely separated
cnnfinnic
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
Foreign Exports.

Foreign Exports.
LIVERPOOL, ENG. Steamship Brooklyn-6O.-
O76 bush wheat, $500 do peas: 800 sacks Hour, "a
bbls pork 90 do extract 100 do beef IL do apples,
SO do potash, 223 pcs lumber, cases leather, $50
do canned meats do cigarettes, 30 do poultry, 800
1853, 800 do lard.
Foreign Imports.
MONCToN, NIB. Schr Wild Hunter-S000O feet
boards, $50 railroad seepers, 430 cedar posts to
Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-23
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

THURSDAY, Dee. %.
Arrived.
Steamer CITY OF Portland, Larcom, Boston for
Eastport and st John. NIB.
Sch Henry, Osmore, Perth Amboy-coal to Jos
III Poor. o,, n..,.s.,A,. a..
Sen A Brooks. smalage FIN Boston for Winter
Harbor.
Sch Ellis Rogers, Oliver. -.
Sch j w Sawyer. Orchard, La Have Banks, with
10000 lbs fresh fish.
Sch wild Hunter, (Br) Given, Moncton, NB-lum'
Der and shingles to r Deering.,
Sch Capitol. Carnage, Bristol.
Sch Cinderella, Weber. Round Pond.
Sch Mechanic. Kimbali, North Boothbay.
Sch Lewis French, Newman, BoothDay
Sch Game Cock, Robinson, Calais for Lynn:
Sch Flora < ing Bickford, Calais for New Bedford
Sch Susan Frances Smith, Lamoine for Boston.
Sch Henry Clay, Torrey, Franklin for Salem.
Sch Tangent, Rich, Ellsworth for Boston.
Sch Lawrence Bennett, Hancock for Boston.
Sch Lewis Smith, Leach, Penobscot for Boston.
Sch VIM L Roberts, (new) Bray, Kennebee Tor Bal
timore.
Sch Albert Daley, Goldthwaite, Wiscasset for
New York.
Cleared.
Steamship Brooklyn, Br) Linden, Liverpool via
Halifax-D Torrance q Co.
Sch Levose. (Br) Merritt. Thorn's Cove, Ms.
Sch Robert Ripley, Freethy, Belfast-kenseu g
Tabor.
SAILED-Barque Sarmiento.