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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-25
CORNERS.
Henry Clews Gives His Opinions on Cor
ners and Speculation Ganarallv

Henry Clews Gives His Opinions on Cor
ners and Speculation Generally.
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The Senate commit
tee on corners resumed its session here to-day.
Henry Clews, the banker, testified that in his
opinion corners were the result of speculations
carried to extremes, and have invariably led
to disasters. All importing houses deal in fu-
tures There is no need for any legislative ac-
tion 10 put stop to Yankee enterprise and le-
gitimate speculation. On cross-examination,
Mr.. Clews strongly deprecated any interfer
ence on the part of the legislature, and cited
Cases to show that no interference should be
permitted. In conclusion the witness said:
'There is, however, class of stock and grain
dealing which should be suppressed by law,
and that is bucket shops This business is
merely betting on quotations as they pass over
the tape Oh the indicator. The inducement
held out by the circulars sent out by such con-
Germs capture as customers people of small
means, such as clerks and servants This
bucket shop business leads not infrequently to
acts of dishonesty Pooling of railroads
should be prohibited by law: so should the
combinations of coal companies; also the con-
solidation of telegraph companies, owing to
their prejudicial effects upon public interests,
and as also contrary to public policy in build
ing up monopolies.
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The fire about II o'clock Saturday was the
partial burning of the two story house of Mr..
-vrrrfUm MINIS xiao
flames originated in the second story and the
cause is unknown. The fire burned quite rap
idly, and the house, by fire, water and smoke
was badly damaged. The furniture was re-
moved with apparently slight loss. There was
an insurance Of $1,000 upon the furniture in
the agency of Mr.. G. A. Sparrow, and we un-
derstand that Mr.. Mills had an insurance of
S25O0 upon the house. The loss will be partial.
Saturday night, when Mr.. Foss, who is an
engineer on the Maine Central, went home
about II o'clock, be saw bright light shining
from the cellar windows of his house, 1853 Dan
forth street. On going into the cellar he found
the house on fire, the flames having originated
from the gas metre. Mr.. J. B. Wilson, who
lives in the upper part of the house, was reused
up and the fire extinguished. The damage is
abOut 500,
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THE PASSION PLAY.
Opposition to it's Production in New
York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Mayor Grace gave
hearing today to a number of gentlemen who
are opposed to the production of the Passion
Play in this city. Salma Morse, the author
and proprietor of the play, gave description
of it. He said every person who would appear
in the play had been selected with every re-
gard 10 their good moral character. All the
attributes of regular theatrical performance
had been eliminated. Mr. Morse said that the
piece had been played in San Francisco and
had received the approval of the Archbishop,
Joseph Alemaire.
The Rev. Dr. Crosby opposed the idea of
bringing out the piece in an unconsecrated
hall before a promise aous audience. He said
the effect would be pernicous and excite con-
tempt. If it was brought out under the pro-
lection of cergymen and in houses dedicated
to public worship, that would be another thing
Then it would be calculated to excite feelings
of piety and devotion. Other speakers in oppo
sition to the play said the more intelligent of
the Jewish race were opposed to its production
that the production of children on the stage
would have demoralizing effect on children
taken to see the play, and they were also op-
posed to the proposal to put a personation Of
Christ on the STAGE The further hearing was
adjourned until next week. as Mr.. Morse de-
sired to be represented by the counsel.
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THE CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL.
The Formation of the Procession and
Route.
Today If pleasant Portlan will witness the
greatest sleighing carnival since the war.
The following is the order of procession:

Today If pleasant Portlan will witness the
greatest sleighing carnival since the war.
The following is the order of procession:
Chief Marshal-John S. Heald.
Aids-Dr. B. b. Foster and r. h. Galley.
Chandler's Band in Boat Sleigh.
First Divison-E. b Winslow, aid; Mayor and
City Government in hacks, tally-ho coach with
Continental band, pony team, &c,
Second Divison-W. H. Pennell, aid, double team
two, four and six in hand
:, Third Divisional. A Goudy. aid, bake house de-
livery teams.
Fourth Divison-Whitman SAWYER. aid: barges
and S eigh boats in which children will pc taken
over the route of the procession for ten cents EACH
Fifth Divsion-Milton Higgins, aid; truckmen
and sleds, with school children.
Peaks Island Cornet Band in Barge.
Sixth Diyision-Frank Stockmau, aid; grocers'
teams with children and families.
Seventh Divisional. l.. Merry aid; general trade
delivery teams with children.
Eighth Diyision-John Hamilton, aid; ye olden
Ninth Diyision-Fred Bibber, aid; trotters and
driving horses
westbrook Cernet Band.
Tenth Division-T. l.. Kimball aid; out of town
teams.
Eleventh Division-Andrew Rich aid; fantastic
and all kinds of teams not otherwise classified.
Twelfth Division-Ashbel Chaplin, aid, Clarks ice
teams drawn by horses and mules: one team will be
drawn by ten mules.
Thirteenth Divisional. ID. Wells, aid. citizens of
brass band
Fourteenth Divison-Capt. VIM. Bacon, aid.
special delegation from AIunjOy.
F1fteenth Division-John j. Gilbert, aid, special
delegation from East Deering.
First and second divisions will form on Grove
street; third on New High street; fourth on
Portland west of Green; fifth on Portland east
OF Green; sixth aud seventh divisins on Green
street; eighth division on Mechanic street;
ninth and tenth divisions on Paris street,
eleventh division on Alder street; twelfth and
thirteenth divisions on Hanover street, under
the division aids above designated.
The following will be the route OF process
ion, moving promptly at 3 O'Clock: Portland
through Weymouth Congress to State,
down State to Danforth street, counter
march on State to Deering, Deerirg to High
to Congress, to Washington, to Cumberland
to High, and Portland streets, where the pro-
cession will be dismissed, and several trotting
contests will take piece.
People on the line of procession will please
display flags and bunting.
All drivers of teams are requested to keep
good distance from the team ahead of him, SO
in case of sudden stops accidents may be
avoided.
Should the weather prove to be stormy the
carnival will be postponed until next Monday
New Years day.
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Havana Market.

my IeloRrdpusl
HAVANA. Dec. 23.-The Sugar market remain
unchanged; Molasses sugar SO to 80 deg at 6Go13
reals gold per arrobe Centrifugal 90 TO SO deg IN
boxes and hhds at SC0812 reals.
Stocks in warehouses at Havana ara masanzas s5
23,15O boxes, 33, 200 bags and y. hhos: re
ceipts for the week 275 bags and TO
500 boxes, s725 bags and 25S6 hhds Oh %nien en, o,
26o bags and all the hhds were 70 unissu ~
for United States y hid of Sugar bogS o. 's. cur.
rency: loading It ports the north coast Outside
portsl for United states q hhu ousei Ooss ~
hid NIolasses Oo4s To-
Spanish gold 1.SoHs. ,,....a S.a.a. an davs gola
at SIA@S% prem; snort slgnV ~ e7aSAV PiSA'
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Personal.

Among the arrivals at the Falmouth House
Saturday were Prof. f. W. Putnam Of Har-
ward College, and President j. L. Chamberlain
and Professors A. s. Packard, II. L. Chapman
and Stephen j. Young of Bowdoin College. j.
w. Bradbury of Augusta, 7. W. Peters of St.
John, N. B. and ]. Williamson of Belfast.
S. L. Boardman of the Home Farm, Angus.
ia; T. r. Simonton of the Camden Herald
and W. E. Whitman OF Winthrop are at the
Preble House.
For some time past the entire family Of off,
Ger Joseph A. Pickett has been dangerously
ill with diphtheria of a malignant form, and
Wednesday his youngest daughter, an inter
esting child of seven years, died from the dis
ease. On returning from the funeral Friday
Mr. Pickett was also stricken with the disease,
though happily, not in dangerous form.
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Hos,ou Produce Market.
osroN, Dec. 2s.-The- following wereitO-day's

BOSTON, Dec. 23.-1he following werelto-day's
ouotations of Butter, Cheese, Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter-Western and Northern creameries at 36
G4Oc for choice and 2S6135c for fair and good New
York and Vermont dairies at 2S@32c for choice
ed at 25l62Sc for choice and 18G24c for fair and
Sood: Western ladle packed at 25G27e for choice
and 17924c " " for fair and good; market nrm for
choice. ..
Cheese at 121s@l31sc for choice, ,1091 &c for fair
and good 6G9c " ib for common; market firm.
Eres-Eastern at 33934c. New York and YER
mont 81 G32c, We tern 29930c " doz.
Potatoes steady; Early Rose and Prolitcs at 96c@
o0JF bush, Peerless and Brooks S599Oc, Chenan-
goes f59S0c; sweet potatoes 0O@3 20 " Dbl.
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WASHINGTON.
Ex-Marshal Henrv,s Complaint.

Ex-Marshal Henry's Complaint.
WASHINGTON Dec. 23.-In a letter to the
President dated the 3rd inst. ex-aMrshal Henry
complains of deep injustice done him by the
charges of Attorney Brewster and Bliss. He
asked for a rigid investigation, asked no cle-
mency, charity nor favor, but that simple JUS
tice be done in his case. If his request was
granted he felt sure the investigation would
prove that he had been prosecuted beyond
measure. The letter was referred by the Pres
ident to Attorney General Brewster and latter
responds by saying that charges made were
true and that Marshal Henry merited the pun
ishment he received.
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e,hristnas and the Post once.

The carriers at the Post Office had their
hands full Saturday, and will again to-day.
One hundred sacks, each containing four BUSH
els of gifts, were sent out from the office Sat
urday, and as many more probably, will go
to-day. There are now several bushels OF
Christmas cards at the office and will be deliv-
cred to-day, which were dropped into the office
by parties in town.
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Heavy Failure in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.-James Smyth &
Co., manufacturers of ginghams and cotton
goods, have been running two large mills in
this CITY, The announcement yesterday that
stir among textile manufacturers. Liabilities
are variously estimated between S40O,O 900 and
100000 and it is understood they will make an
assignment to William Arnott. Creditors are
nearly all in Philadelphia but it is not likely
any one will be seriously involved. A me ct
ing of the creditors will be held Thursday,
when it is probable the sentiment will fav or
extension of time
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THE PACIFIC BANK.
Comptroller Knox's Views Upon the
prnnncod

WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-Comptrollef Knox
says that there is no expectation that criminal
suits will be brought against the directors of
the Pacific Bank. The most that can be done
is to bring civil suits in damages, and it is net
clear whether those will lie. 1t had been hop
ed that this law point would have been settled
in the case ofsthe Newark Bank, but the di-
rectors paid up before the suits were prosecut-
ed to a conclusion. 1t is probable that civil
tors, as they will be against the Buffalo Bank
just failed. The comptroller scarcely sees what
point is to be gained by attacking Needham.
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Trinity College,

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 23.--It is stated
that the trustees of Trinity College have ex-
Potter, President of Union College, Schenecta-
dy, N. Y, to become President of Trinity, to
succeed President Pynchon, who has resigned,
the resignation to take effect at the end of the
college year next summer. President Pynchon
is to remain at the college retaining the apro-
ship of moral philosophy.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEW S.

Contract Between the Western Union
Telegraph Company and the Associated
Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. %. The negotiations which
have been in progress for some months between
the Western Union Telegraph Company and
the Associated Press, represented by the New
York and and Western Associations, have
finally resulted in an agreement satisfactory to
all parties. A contract for ten years was exc
cuted to-day. The telegraph company was
represented by its officers and the Associated
Press by the joint committee, consisting of
Charles A. Dana, Whitelaw Reid, Charles
Nordhoff, Richard Smith and W. N. Halde-
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MINOR TELEGRAMS.

Mexico has appointed commission to nego-
tiate treaty of commerce with the United
States.
1t is rumored that Oscar Wilde has been
swindled by Vance steerers in New York.
The nomination of George M. Lamson for
U. 5. District Attorney for the district of Ne
braska, has been withdrawn by the President
Some forty firms representing business inter
ests OF San Francisco, express themselves
IN favor OF the retention of the Hawaiian re-
ciprocity treaty
Rev. d. O'Brion of Charlottetown, P. Ell,
has been appointed Archbishop Of that dio-
cese.
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is the only Iron preparation that
does not color the teeth, and will not
cause headache or constipation, as
other Iron preparations will.
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o. o. F.
At the regular meeting of Ivy Lodge, No. 8,

AT the regular meeting of Ivy Lodge, No. 8,
d. of R., held Saturday evening, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing term:
N G.-Hiram G. Jordan.
V. G.-Mrs. Josie B Kennard.
r. S.-Mrs. Lizzie B. Spaulding
f. S.-James M. Mason.
Treas.-Mrs Marah E. Brown.
Trustees-Addson Frye, Charles +. Roberts,
Mrs. Julia e. Davis, Mrs. Esther E. Higgins,
Mrs Eliza e. Frye.
At regular meeting of the Naomi Lodge,
d. of r., Saccsrappa, on last Wednesday even
ing the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term
N. CIV. W. Cutter.
V. G.-Mrs. A. R. Jones.
Sec-Mrs. NJ. A. Hazelton.
Treas-Mrs. G. B. Woodman.
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HOUSE.

In the absence of the Speaker, the House
was called to order by Mr.. Page of California
as Speaker pro tenn.
After the approval of the journal, Mr.
White of Kentucky made point of order that
the journal could not be approved in the ab-
sence of quorum, but the Speaker pro tenn.
held that the point was made too late.
Mr.. Peelle of fndianasmoved that the House
adjourn, pending which the Speaker pro tenn.
submitted five requests for leave of absence,
but they were objected to amid much noise
and confusion.
The House refused to adjourn-yeas So, nays
58. The roll call was several times interrupted
by Mr.. White of Kentucky with points of
order, which created much merriment until
the Speaker pro tenn. at last fatty refused to
recognize the gentleman. Leaves of absence
were granted, and the House at 1880 adjourned
until Wednesday,
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jamestown, N. Y, Dec. 24-Through the
fault of the telegraph operator at Watts Flats,
two freight trains on the New York, Pennsyl-
vania q Ohio railroad collided near Kennedy,
Saturday night. Both engines and nine cars
were smashed. I. D. York, conductor, was
killed, but no others injured.
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Office of s. NJ PsttingiH C Co., No. 10 State

''It gives me great pleasure to say that Ad-
amson's Botanic Balsam cured me of severe
cold, to which have been subject, especially
during the winter months; and have in many
instances recommended it to my friends, and
all have been benefited by It's use. We think
it has no equal as cough mixture.
u. L. PETTENGILL."
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THE ROCHESTER, BANK.
It's Defaulting President Arrested Sat-
tArdav.

terday.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Dec. 23.-Charles e. Up
arrested about l o'clock this afternoon, on
warrant procured by the directors of the bank,
charging him with grand larceny in the frst
degree, in embezzling and converting to his
own use funds of the bank to the amount of
100000. He was arrested at his residence
and at once taken before the police justice,
where he waived examination and was held to
appear before the next jury, which meets Jan.
1st. Subsequently he was taken before County
Judge W. G. Rowley, and was admitted to
bail in the sum of $4,000. His wife, Ell. p
Warner and VIM. S. Ryder became his bonds
man
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Alarm at sd. Petersburg.

MADRID, Dec. 24-In the Deputies to-day
the ministerial motion declaring against any
change in the Constitution of 1876 vas adopted
by a vote of 221 to Is. The Cortes then ad-
journed to Jan, 8th.
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The fellow, who, by mistake, sent his au-
burn haired sweetheart instead of bottle of
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup bottle of hairdye,
wants to know the best way to commit suicide.
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Great Grandsons of Daniel Boone Sho
in Quarrel.

HENRY GROVE, Texas, Dec 22.-At La
donia, Texas, this morning, William Vaughan
shot and mortally wounded two brothers nam.
Kentucky fame. The difficulty was some lit
tie dispute about potatoes About one hun
dred men are in pursuit Of the mwderer.
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DRAWING FROM LIFE.

NFIss CROCKER will begin the instruction
w of class in drawing from living models,
Monday afternoon, January Z, 1888 The course
will consist of 2 lessons.
Persons desiring to join the class can apply to
Miss Crocker at her studio 56712 Congress s :, be-
tween 4.3Q and O'Clock p. M dec22dtf
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AUCTION SALES.
HORSES AT AUCTION.

We shall sell on SATURDAY, Dec. 80, at 10
O'Clock, at Horse and Carriage Mart Plum ST.:
Eight Horses, good workers, been at work on
railroad The contract is finished and they have no
further use for them and are sent here to be sold
for the most they will bring.
Tive new Phaetons sold by order of the nanufac-
turer, to close consignment.
Ten Q0) Light Driving Harnesses in nickel gilt
and rubber trimmings.
F.O. BAILEY s. co., Auctioneers.
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THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING. DECEMBER s5.

METEOROLOGICAL
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SrGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
Dec. %. A. NJ.
For New England,
Generally fair weather in southern portions;
light snow in extreme northern portions, west
erly winds, higher barometer and no change in
temperature.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
EMMA ABBOTT OPERA e,


City Hall should be crowded both this after
noon and evening as that celebrated organiza-
tion, the Emma Abbott Opera Company, win
appear, at the matinee in Adams beautiful
opera "a King for a Day." and at night in
Donizetti's Lucia" The first named opera is
OF a nature to please with its bright, sparkling
music, and its superb oriental costuming. Miss
Abbott's costumes are something wonderful
and cannot fail to please. Lucia" will afford
an opportunity to see Miss Emma Abbott in
one OF her strongest Characterization.
CARD.
1t was enormously stated that Mrs. Morrison
did not assist at a recent concert given in
Mechanic Falls by the Cecilia Quartette on ac-
count Of illness. 1t is not true. Mrs. Morrison
was not i'll, and has sung in concerts nearly
every evening during the week. The true
season was because she has severed her con-
nection with the Cecilia Quartette to fill a
similar position with the Portland Concert
Company. A. B. MORRISON.
Mrs. J. H. Ellison of the church of the
Unity, Boston, has been engaged as the regular
second contralto of the Cecilia Quartette of
this city. The quartette is now giving some
fine concerts in different parts of the State
The Portland Concert Company are engaged
to give a concert January 11th, in the Odd
Fellows course at Saccarappa. Mrs. Morrison
has left the Cecilia Quartette and is now
member of this company
The Professor" Friday night at Portland
Theatre.
The matinee and evening performances at
the Lyceum Theatre to-day should draw large
houses
Mile. Legrand's Pauline Saturday night
was an Admirable effort and deserved large
house.
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The following quotations of stocks are receive.
and corrected daily by Woodbury. g. Moulton (mena-
bers Of tho Boston Stock Exchange) corner OF MID
dIa and ExehanOa atraafa.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Daily wholesale Market.

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND Dec. 23.
The market for Sugar is quiet and prices are 1sc
lower at 91sc for granulated and 8ssc for Extra c.
The stock of sugar hand in Boston yesterday was
1S,2o6 tons, against 1882 tons in 1881, and 49,
OH tons in 1880. The receipts of poultry have
been light and the quality generally very poor,
whicn sold quick at 2sc y fb for Turkeys and 2bc
p fb for Chickens at retail. Potatoes are coming
forward quite freely with material change in
prices Flour is quiet but rates steady and fully
sustained.
Fresh Beef Market.
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Harvey Murray, organist and director.
Y, Winthrop Root, organist and director.
CHESTNUT STREET.

w W UIgd
CHESTNUT STREET.
organ prelude. .............. .............s
Anthem-Benedic Anma Mea..... ....J. b. Marsh
Anthem-The angelic song, Gloria in Excesis,
G. w. Warren
Mrs. George 0. Gosse, organist and director.
All the music, at the various churches, was
beautifully rendered, especially at State street,
Williston, Free street, First Parish and Con-
gress Square. The churches were generally
festooned with evergreen and Christmas SER
mons preached:
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Fresh Beef Market.

Corrected for the PRESS daily by Wheeler, Swift
8 Co., Commission Merchants in Chicago Dressed
The Benton weekly record., 1882-12-21
x MAE.5K IlIsI I.Es HOT.

CINCINNATI, Dee. IA quarrel arose
among hack drivers ana parties going
home from dance at Turner fIafl u i
o'clock this morning and when Tie police
appeared to keep tile peace one of the
0IlVefs, Vim. Patterson, 4 notorious char
aetef, drew y revolver and fired ii i po-
i1eenan, but struck Joseph Coke, another
altSel, n Chg head, killing him instantly.
PATTERSON escaped.
MISS BOND AssAlLASfs IsDIeTEn.
IA1AoRsrIEEE, III, Dee. 7---Miss Bond
y. aaa another violent parosysm yesterday
1ae grand jury has returned & iallet-
sasAt against ] g. Montgomery Wa,
:. :, Montgomery Lee Fettts, ms
slenent and Dr. Vernillion for BE ktarrl
III 81 rg.as ssaa HI