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The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05

A NEW fashion has broken out in New
York--no less than the teaching of fencing
to women-and the New York Times in an
enthusiastic article on the subject, says: ga
good many fashions and customs originate
in New York that are unworthy of counte-
nance or imitation. Fencing is not one of
them, and we hope that the country in gen.
eral will be eager and energetic to emulate
the metropolis in this particular"
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
Remarkable Discovery by an Eng
liShmau.

"The Americans" says George A. Sala,
summing up the observations of hurried trip,
"are not convivial people, in one sense of
the term. They may be gregarious in taking
drinks all round; but they drink standing,
rapidly, and often silently, and then hurry
away from the bar; while on the bar itself are
placed little bowls containing coffee berries, or
aromatic lozenges, by chewing or sucking
which topers are able to disguise the odor Of
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05

THE acknowledgment by the New York
forgery, is of little consequence. If it has
any effect the effect will be to incline people
to the belief that the letter was genuine.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
THE TRUSTEES OF THE
Massachusetts Homeopathic
HOSPITAL,
Make this Public Appeal
for Aid.


1t is desired to enlarge the Hospital building and
TO add to its facilities for serving the community
The work of the Hospital has been steadily in
creasing since its foundation in 1871. During the
past year larger number of persons than ever be-
fore have been received into the building, and the
demand for the treatment of free patients is now
more pressing than at any previous time.
The need of larger accommodations for thesvari-
GUS departments is very great 1t is deemed by the
Trustees 10 be matter of absolute necessity to add
to the Hospital building surgical ward, lyng-in
ward, and children's ward and funds are also i'm
peratvely needed to maintain the work at its pres
ent point of efficiency and success.
The Trustees hope that the friends of the Hospital
and all who have any knowledge or experience of
the benefits that it has conferred, will answer this
appeal with the same generoIity that displayed
at the time of its foundation and that liberal dona
tions and annual subscriptions will be given to meet
its immediate requirements, as well as to greatly
increase its means and opportunities for usefulness
Subscriptions ard donations may be sent to
ISAAC FENNO, Treasurer % Summer street, Bos
ton, Mass.
President-CHARLEs R. GOLDMAN.
Secretary-MIss ELLEN FRoTHINGuAM.
dec31 eod6t
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05

SAYS the Tribune, ''This years astrology
will make agreeable reading for Mr.. Nasby,
for if the predicted calamities all arrive on
schedule time, the flood-tide of disaster
ought to be high enough to float the Demo-
cratic party into power"
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
THEI PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 5.

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Cord certificate signed by Stanley Pullen
Editor, ALI railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon lis by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our journal
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05

TENNYsoN's new tragedy, "The Cup"
was presented in London Monday evening.
Mr.. Tennyson is late. That tragedy has
been played for hundreds of nights in every
city in this country.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publica
tion but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return preserve COM
munications that are not used
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Presumpscot Pulp.Ware Company.

fUyHE Annual Meeting of the Presumpscot Pulp
i Ware Company will be held at the office of ).
G. Andrews, 1873 Middle St., Portland Me-, on
TUESDAY, the eleventh day of January, A. d.
1884, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the choice
of officers and for action upon any other business
that may legally come before said meeting.
AUGUSTUS f. MOULTON,
Secretary
January /, 1881. Jana 4d1w
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
Annual Meeting.

TUyHE Annual meeting of the Todd Non-Freezing
Il Hydrant Co., will be held at the office OF Or
Vile X. Gerrsh, Centennial Block, 93 Exchange
Street, on TUESDAY, Jan. II, 1881, at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, for choice of officers for the ensuing year
and any other business that may legally come be-
fore said meeting. JOHN y, GERRlSH, Sec
Portland, Jan. I. 1881. Janl dtd*
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
Annual Meeting.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Portland, Bangor a. Machias Steamboat Company,
for the election of five Directors and for the traos
action of any other business that may legally come
before them, will be held at the Office of the compa
n.y. Railroad wharf, Portland, on TUESDAY, JAN
uary 11th. 1884, at two O'Clock D. m.
jan1dtd GEO. L. DAY, Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of "The
l. Canal National Bank of Portland" for the
election of directors and for the transaction of
any other business that may legally come before them
will be held at their banking house, on TUESDAY,
the eevent day of January, 1881 at eleven O'Clock
A. M. B. c.. SOMERBY, Cashier,
Dec. IL, 1880. decI1dtd :
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
Eagle Sugar Refinery.

TyHE Stockholders of this corporation here
l. by notified that the Annual meeting for choice
of Directors. and for action upon any other busi-
ness that may come before them, will be held at
the Refinery Office, on TUESDAY, the 11th day of
January 1881, at 8 O'Clock in the afternoon.
jan1dtd JOS, P, THOMPSON, Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05

alcohol. In no other country in the world
this obtain; but it is only part of general hab-
it of deceit which systems of prohibition or
partial prohibition or local option have engen-
dered "
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
NATIONAL TRADERS BANK.

fElHE Shareholders of the National Traders Bank
a of Portland, are hereby notified that their an
nual meeting will be held at their banking room,
TUESDAY, the 11th day of January next, at IL
O'Clock A. M. to choose five Directors for the
ing year, and to act any other business that may
legally come before the meeting.
EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
Dec. IL, 1880. dec1 1dtd
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05

1.-TWO tenements on High St. Sebago water and
Il Gas, Furnaces in cellar. Stable for one tene-
ment. Apply to W. H. SIMONTON, 304 Com
mercial st. oct27dtf
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
WANTS..
Wanted
Wanted.

A GOOD capable girl to do general house work in
"A small family. Must come well recommended.
American girl preferred. Call between the hours of
and O'Clock, No. 164 Bracket St., corner Cush-
man. dec2SH
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
TRY THE BOSTON BATTERY.
$500 ReWard!

WE will pay the above reward for any case of
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia Sick Headache, Indi-
gestion, Constipation Costiveress cannot cure
with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills. when the OIL
rections are strictly. complied with. They are
purely Vegetable and never fail to give satisfae7
pills, % cents For sale by all druggists. Beware
of counterfeits and limitations. The genuine manu-
factured only by JOHN G. WEST & CO.. "The Pill
Makers" 181 s. 1873 W. Madison St. Chicago.
Free trial package sent by mail prepaid on receipt
of 3 cent star,ps sep6deow&weow1y
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
TO be Let.
To Let.
TO LETT

0NE or two pleasant rooms suitable for ladies or
" gentlemen. Enquire at PROSPECT ST.
my19 diff
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-05
CUMBERLAND NATIONAL BANK

TlHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of
Il the Cumberland National Bank cf Portland
will be held at their Banking-hou on TUESDAY,
the 11th day of January, 1881, at ten O'Clock A. NJ
for the choice of Directors for the ensuing year. and
theransacton of any other business that may legal
ly come before them
w. H. SOULE, Cashier.
Portland, Dec 1lth 1880. dec13dtd
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-09-22
Wood !! Wood {!

Bids viii be received by the Board Of State Capitol Com
issoners up TO 10 O'Clock NJ Of September IL, 1854
for seventy FIVE cords al Of kind Of either split 70
low pine wood. limb wood pine wood. to DO d.
vered before October l5 lssl the Capitol uA
ing Board reserves tho right re;ec: any snd all bids
eepe3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
GENERAL POLITICAL NOTES.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-The Republican State
Central Committee OF Nebraska has called Convention
at Lincoln for October 8, with AL delegates.
dispatch from Burlington, Iowa, says: " The Des
Mones County Legislative nominees will be solid for
Governor Gear for United States Senator"
BOSTON, Sept. 1.-The Prohibition State Central Com.
mittee have voted TO cali Convention to be held
in this city on September 2S
ALBANY, Sept. 1.-Deputy Attorney General Ruggles
has given the Secretary of State construction the
law of the last session amending the election law lie
does not change the present method of making
inspectors OF election II only changes the time
the authorities shOnd meet to designate election polls
from the trst Monday OF October tho first Monday OF
BeItember.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
Adrian Iselin, w. II. Tillinghast and Luther
THE QUESTION OF LIGHTING HoBoKEN

The Hoboken City Council made contract few
weeks ago wi III the Brush Electric Light Company
10 light the city for period of i've years The con-
sderation was $4,000 year. shortly afterward
the City Clerk served with an injunc-
ton restraining the Council from carry
ing out the contract the ground
that no provisions could be made for high ing the
Guy Tor more than one year. The Corporation
Attorney decided that it was not legal proceeding,
and the contract was rescinded. Secretary Hayes
OF the Brush Company, said yesterday that the
Mayor and several members of the Council of HO-
boken had been to his Office, asking him to light the
CITY for year ut the price, 80 900. it IS
as much wor to prepare stations and wires for one
year az for five, he replied that the company would
go on with the work on the condition that forfeit
was deposited in the light not wished after
the e, of the first year. This offer has not been
acted upon by the Council.
With reference to the accident in Union Square,
causeI by the falling of the lamps. MIR. Hayes said
that at the CorOners inquest which is to be held to-
day at 10 o'clock there will be jury mechani-
cal engineers decide. if possible, what caused the
worn" wheel to break; also to Suggest amy
changes in tbs hosting apparatus by which further
accidents could he avoided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
KILLING HER CHILD.

Mary Connaught, woman between thirty and
forty years of age, arrested yesterday morning
by the police OF the Ninth Precinct, the charge Of
infanticide. The woman, who said she had recently
come from Ireland, lived at No. 1897 West-st. on the
second floor. On the first floor is a restaurant kent
by Evans & Roberts. AT midnight some
men in the restaurant heard the wall
OF an infant, and going upstairs found a newborn
child III the fireplace OF unoccupled room oppo-
site that in which Mary COGnaught slept The child
had been stuffed through the stoveppe hole in the
fre-board, and was covered with SCOT. An old neck
TIE was about ITS neck apparently for the purpose of
strangllng IL. IL was still alive but died after
arrested and proof was found of her guit At the
Charies-st. Police Station she confessed her crime
The police sent her TO the hospital prisoner. She
claimed to be single, and only twenty-cight years
old. Coroner Brady was summoned to hold an IN
quest on the child.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
TN h TORPEDO EXPLOSION
HOW LIEUTENANT COMMANDER EDES AND LIEU
TENANT sPALpING LOST THEIR LIVES

HOW LIEUTENANT COMMANDER EDES AND LIEU
TENANT sPALDING LOST THEIR LIVES
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The official report
Of Captain Thomas o. Serdge, in charge of the Torpedo
Station ut Newport, L. L., has been received by the
Secretary of the Navy. lie gives the following account
OF the of the recent disaster by which Lieutenant
Commander Edes aud Lieutenant Spading lost their
lives " The class at the close of their
gagged In laying ont mines for tho protection harbor.
The deceased officers carrying out torpedo In
small boat when it exploded The class mad pre-
vously instructed in all the details OF the operation and
diagram drawn that each could how the wires
should lead and special cnutions had been
given by the instructor. Lieutenant Commander Brad
ford The torpedo first to be planted, then the
two wires 20 be connected n circuit closing
buoy, aud the other to firing circuit shore
had been cautioned make these connections
the torpedo dropped until they had shore.
AZ urthcr precuuun, the wire connecting the firing
battery with the torpedo In the electrical building was
also Disconnected, making three breas, any one OF
that the first torpedo planted by these officers
came cay; and IN taking IL they cut the wires OF the
old torpedo without breaking the shore connections la
planning the new torpedo, being hurry, they pulled
out and took the wires from the water aud connected
1t Uhc torpcdol, surprising the econ in the
tricl building was broken. II appears that Lcufenaft-
Commander Caldwell, suprosing-as should have been
broken joined this electrical nuildng
The terrible result followed Ii only left this
connection with the ccuitcoser for o.cers TO mako
TO explode the torpedo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
INSPECTING THE TICoNDEROGA.

The United States sloop-of-wa az Ticonderoga
inspected yesterday by board officers. con-
sistng of Commodore Rhind, Captains Davis
and Green, Captain Cailum, Chief-Engineer
Moore, Paymaster Dennison and Medical Di-
rector Gihon. First the board went over the
ship, thoroughly inspecting every rope and and
almost every plank. Even the coiing of ropes and
the position of hand-spikes were examined with %
critical eve. When the examination of the vessel
was finished the crew called to quarters and
all the manGuvres common to n nau-of-war
were gone through with. Sails loosed
and furled, the batteries manned and worked
if in action and there exercises III cutlass
drill and various other things In the course of the
inspection four spar torpedoes, containing ten
pounds of powder each, were rugged aud swung out
from the ips sides. The inspectors then dcsig-
mated the they wished fired and it was let OIL
The torpedoes were fired by Farme s. dynonO-elec-
trc machine, which sent suark through 600
feet of wire, 800 of it being naked wire running
through salt water. This is the kind of ma
chine as used at Newport in the recent dis
astrous expei iment there The inspection began at
IL O'clock in the forenoon, and not over till
nearly shutdown. The board will make its report
in day OF two and il will then be known whether
or not the ship will go to Norfolk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
COMETS AND WRECKS AT SEA.

The bark Thames, which arrived from Auck land
New-Zealand, yesterday, sailing from there on May
"a, on June "a OFT Cape Horn encountered violent
weather. Her decks were continually swept with
the high seas; her port bulwarks were carr ed
away, and she lost several sails. On June
J. latitude 400 15' South, longitude 1900
West, comet was observed bearing
Southwest by West, the tail being about five degrees
long, and bearing from the comet East-Southeast.
The comet was not seen after June T. On June IL q,
in latitude 46o 20 South, longitude 1929 West
there good observation of total eclipse OF
the at 1910 p m, the last contact with he
shadow being at 1880 a. m, on June H. On
August 81, another comet observed bearing
Northwest by West, in latitude $50 North, longi-
tude 700 West
The steamship Carondelet, from Ma+anzas which
arrived yesterday, reported that on Aug. 80 when
thirty miles South-Southeas OF Hatteras she passed
the wreck of foreign bark, tim6er-aden, and fast
breaking up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
FRENCH VISITORS TO YORKTOWN.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-Colonel j. C. Pey-
ton, OF the Yorktown Centennial Association has re-
ccived letter from the Marquis De i,ochambcau stating
that he aud Madame Rochambeu expect To embark at
Havre for America the oath instant. aud that they
will probably he accompanied by staff officer OF NJ.
Greyy, President OF tho French Republic; delegation
OF six persons, representing the MDiscr OF Foreign
Affairs; military delegation composed OF general
officer and two three aides erent grades
naval delegation composed OF vice. dmiral and
two or three sta officers, delegation from Minister
Of Fine Arts composed 81 several the artists nd
designers of France, and number of the family of La
iayette who Will be invited TO Join the delegations. Tho
French West India Squadron Will escort the dele cations
which VIII be under general charge Outrey the
French Minister at WashiBg ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
STUDY or AMERICAN ANTIQUITIES.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-The programmes of
the Exposition OF American Antiquities, Madrid have
been transmitted to the Department OF State by the
Spanish Legation ut Washington. This Exposition has
been organized 10y the International Congress
icanistas aud arrangements have been made for the
opening on September %, under the presidency OF
the King of Spain Among The many objects interest
promised Tor me occasion are antique arms ceramics
musical instruments, idos pictures sculptures rare
manuscripts munmcs and relics of tho varions ndi-
gcnous American and OF the early discoveries OF
the Continent The society counts among members
many OF the most istrious names III the
ences and invitation has been extended TO the Prcsi
dent OF the United States to accept honorary
ship of the same
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
Il CAPTIVE COUNTEhFETTER RESCUED.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-The Secret Service
Division OF the Treasury Department being advised by
its agent in Colorado that william M Holt, o. counter
feiter and fugitive from justice from Tennessee was dis
covered by him White Pine, Col, Deputy United
Marshals sent with the necessary papers for Hollis
arrest and eXtradihon. Chief Brooks received n tcle-
gram this morning that Holt arrested yesterday
and that the officers having him III charge were subse,
quenty ambushed by large party OF armed men, who
forciby SGT the prisoner at large. Measures viii at
once be taken to rearreht the connterfeitec.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
TREASURY STATISTICS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. lat the close of busi-
to-day per cent bonds OF 1881 had been received
at the Treasury Department for redemption follows
OF the 1881 call coupon bonds 5OO of the
call Registered bonds), 81 ,O99 300
The payments made from the Treasury by warrants
during the month of August 1881, follows: On
account of Civil and Miscellaneous o53 O2 War
SOL 073 90; Navy, 81 433425 rs; Intcrfur-Iud
T711l599S; do. pensions, $1,000, 102. Total
The above does not include payments made on
OF the interest or principal of the public debt of the
United states. - ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
A TESTIMONIAL TO GENERAL MERRITT.

The friends and late associates of General r. A.
Merritt exCollector of the Port will meet at Hotel
Brighton at p IN. to-day, and prese It him with "a
testimonial Us mark OF their respect and express
ion of their good wishes. 1t will be a gold watch
and cham and seal with the Generals crest on one
side, and his cipher the other The testimonial
was purchased oy popular subscription, one being
permitted to give more than one dollar, although
many desired to do so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
A FIGHT AT THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE

What was termed disgraceful affair occurred
Just outside of the Produce Exchange building YES
terday morning between two members over an ar
bitratiOn on oleomargarine stock. Fowler Brothers
purchased five hundred tierces OF oleomargarine
stock aud sold il To Hoyt Il Only, who in return
sold II to another person, and requested Fowler
Brothers To deliver IL. lt was claimed that good
delivery was not made, and the matter referred
10 an arbitration committee Of the Exchange. Mr.
Rogers took charge Of the matter for Fowler
Brothers, and Mir. HOyt took charge for his firm In
the proceedings before the COMM tee it is stated
that the two representatives charged each other
with faisehood and were otherwise abusive. Upon
leaving the comInittec-room each challenged the
other to repeat the language They finally came to
blows, but were separated by the peace commits
tee" after blood had been drawn from both MIR
Rogers's and Mr. Hoyt's noses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
NAV1L INTELLTGEN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.--Captan j. ii. ellis,
commanding the Lackawanna, which arrived at San
Francisco Cal, Aug, 20, seventeen days from Homo
lulu, reports that the health OF the officers and crew
continues excellent.
Assistant Engineer John A, Henderson has been or
dered TO duty on board the Taapoosa. Lieutenant VIM
L. Potter has been detached from the Tennessee and
ordered to duty at the Naval Academy. Ensign James
H. Sears from the Kearsarge and ordered duty at the
Naval Academy. Eusign Ridgly Hunt from the Navy
Department and ordered to the Talapoosa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
PLANS FOR THE NEW OPERA HOUSE.

Plans for the new Metropolitan Opera House were
hled yesterday in the Bureau of Inspection OF Bn,d
iiss. Inc building will be bounded by Broadway
and will be 300 feet front 90 feet deem ON ono
side and 2S4 on the other, and 1877 feet on the
line. The materials will be brick, terra Gotta and
Belleyille brownstone, aud all the floor beams will
be Of iron. The cost Is estimated at half million
dollars. j. G. Cady ls the architect and Mark
Eidiitz the builder. The directors are: James A.
Roosevelt, president; T. z. Faori, treasurer; j. n.
a. Grlswold, George A. Warren. George p. Wetmore,
George G.. Heven, Robert Goelet, G.. r. Fearing
William X Vanderbilt Theodore A. Havemeyer..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
- I. I. S.

Piles or Hemorrhoids radically and permanently Cured
IN One TO Three Weeks Without the Knife ligature,
or Canstc. by DIR. H0YT, of No. % West 29thsL
Dr. HOYT'S method Of entirely original WIN
HIMSELF and 10y IT'S universal conceded 20 be one Oh
the most important medical OF 10
cent times complete is performed IN every instances
insurng the patient entire freedom pain distress Ok
annoyance of any kind whatever In support Of these sse
ments. Dr. HoYT viii furnish, upon application by man
otherwise long list Of referenoes containing The naes
the most prominent and influential residents Of NeNAeN
who have been under his professional care
ALI. RECTAL DISEASES OF whatever charNctrr, $40
eessidy treated, as Dr. HOhr has DEVOTED ne as r.
years exclusively TO these conditions and has had an ch
rence based upon success In hve thousand
OFFICE HOURS, 20 and % z
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
ILLNESS OF Ex-SECRET4RY FISH.

1t was reported downtown yesterday that
the Hon. Hamilton Fish was dying. Mr.. Fish has been
at his countryseat, at Garrison sonthe Hudson
three months and last week very ILL., He better
on Monday and was able TO sit No q relapse
had been received at his house this city at late hour
Last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-02
HOME NEWS
PROMINENT ARRrvALS

Astor Howse-The Hon. Isaac p. Christiancy, late
o. Minister to PERU and General Neglsy Of Pitssurs
st. James Hotst-stst Treasurer r. p wsndsl Of Albany
Metropolitan HoteSenaror Charles A. Fowler0f Kingston,
n y. Grand Central HoteLEx- Congressman Milton L.
Southland OF Ohio. Gtlsey HouSe-General David Hunter,
u. b. A.