The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-16
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MAINE.

Launch OF Schooner at Belfast.
BELFAST, Nov. 15.-Launched to-day from
the yard Of Carter g. Co. schooner Charlotte j..
sibley, 466 tons.
Launch of Steam Schooner
BATH, Nov. 15.-Goss, Sawyer & Co. launched
at o'clock the four masted steam schooner
Walker Armington, about $50 tons, owned by
John Bird & Co., Walker Armington. Jesse
Smith & Co. and L. Smith, who will command
her. She is designed for coasting. Her en-
gine is 25o horse power.
Death OF a Native of Maine.
EAST BOSTON, Nov. 13.-Erastus o. Emery
died at his residence in this city this morning
from injuries received by being thrown from
his carriage on the Sth inst. caused by the
breaking of an axle. Mr.. Emery was native
OF Sullivan, son of the late Hiram Emery, and
the youngest of five brothers, his age being 46
years, months and 10 days. He came to
Boston in 1853 and went into business as a
shipsmith at East Boston, the firm being Hun
ter Il Emery. Afterwards he was associated
with the late James Mute as Mute & Emery,
and later with his brother, VIM. D. Emery as
K. o. En- cry & Co., but for the past six months
he had devoted his time 10 attending to the re-
pairs and fitting out of vessels for his brothers
John s. Emery & Coz By his manly and
upright dealings he won the esteem of all with
whom he came in contact. He was man of
sound Judgment and good executive ability.
He leaves widow and stepson IL. E. Niles,
now of Davenport, Iowa,) who will receive
the natl M of 10 a.
Appointment OF Alabama Claims Com
mission.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-The Court of Com
Missioners of Alabama claims met to-day pur.
suant to the adjournment of Oct 9th. The
appointments of several commissioners were
announced. David A. Chamberlain, of Bris-
tol, Me-, was appointed commissioner. Also
the following special commissioners s:-Lemuel
Downes, Machiasport, Me-; q. Robert O'Dell
Minneapolis.
Annual Meeting Of the e. & N. A. r. R.
BANGOR, Nov. lathe annual meeting of
the e. & N. A. r. r. was held this afternoon.
The following were chosen direc ors:-N. H
Woods, s. n. Bearse. f. A. Wilson, N c.
Aver, Thomas j. Stewart, Sprague Adams,
Charles'P. Stetson, John S. Kicker, Wilbur J.
Webb. At directors meeting Noah Woods
was reelected President and Charles P Stet-
son Clerk. Complimentary resolutions were
passed to President Woods and Superintendent
Crane, gs4 i,fss ass
A Seven Thousand Dollar Fire.
{ BURNHAM, Nov. 15-The saw and planning
mill of Ira Trafton, of Unity, was burned to
day, together with a large amount of lumber.
Loss $1,000; insurance, $4,000. The fire was
probably caused by defect in the stove.
The sandy River Road.
Phillips, Nov. 15.-The annual meeting of
the Sandy River R. r. Co. was held to-day and
elected the following drectors:-N. B. Beal,
D. L. Dennison, Jas. Morrison, Jr., of Phillips,
The directors choose N. B. Beal as President,
d. l.. Dennison Superintendent, and P Fl.
Stubbs Clerk. The net earnings from Janu-
ary to September shows an increase of thirty
three per cent over same months last year, and
surplus credit ef $259O.
Sent to Bangor.
DOVER, N. H., Nov. 15,-Rev. Father Cav
ney, who has been fulfilling the duties OF pas
tor at ST. Mary's (Catholic) church at Great
Falls, has been appointed pastor at Bangor.
Return Ye Fusion Wanderers Home.
BATH, Nov. 15.-A full meeting of the
Straight Greenback State Committee was held
at. Augusta to-day, chairman John White, of
Levant, presiding A spirit of conciliation
was manifested and conciliatory resolutions
were adopted cordially inviting the cc-opera-
tion of all Greenbackers, and proposing mu-
tual conformation of all differences A scheme
of organization was adopted designed to reach
and embrace all classes of Greenbackers.
Especial Despatch to the Boston Journal
AUGUSTA, Nov. 515-The Greenbaek State
Committee held lively session at the Cony
House to-day. Nearly all the committee were
present. After considering the political situa-
tion, w. f. Eaton, of Cape Elizabeth, was ap-
pointed to draw up report on the situation,
which was adopted after some debate. 1t was
decided to thoroughly organize for the next
campaign by careful choice of town commit
tees, who will be instructed to arrange for a
school district campaign similar to the one
few years ago, which resulted in victory for
their party. An address will probably be sub
mitted to the people and every effort made to
unite the ranks of the Greenback party. A
strong feeling exists against fusion with any
party, and If such an attempt is made it will
result in division of their forces. A bitter
ness already exists over past subordination of
their party to Democratic ends, which bids fair
to increase rather than decrease. Solon Chase
and his party fealty was discussed by the mem
bers, some OF whom have little confidence in
him as a leader. His attitude in the past has
been co radical that 1t is feared that when the
worst comes he will work for Republican sue
cess rather than remain the sole pillar of a
party sure to be defeated oy a combination Of
forces.
[By Associated Pressl
The Straight Greenback State Committee
met at the Cony House to-day. About dozen
members were present, including Solon Chase.
The object of the meeting was to take action
in regard to the future course of the Green
back party. 1t is understood they resolved to
keep up the organization and perfect it for the
next campaign.
Arrested on a Serious Charge.
Boston, Nov. 15.-BeDj. A. Parker, aged "a,
has been held in $2500 at North Berwick for
setting fire 10 his own house with intent to de.
fraud the insurance company, and in $4,000 on
charge of arson in burning another dwelling
house In 1881. 1t is believed that Parker hal
burned one school house, two stables and two
dwellings within two years.
Plaisted makes an Appointment.
LEWISTON, Nov. 15.-Gov. PlaisIed has nom
mated j. f. Merrill Treasurer of Androscoggir
| county. He is q son of the late Treasurer.
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