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The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
RAILWAY NOTES.
The Canadian Pacihe.

The Montreal Gazette says only 265, 600
of the Canadian Pacific stock is to be guaFaD-
teed by the governments, the $55, 100000 oct
standing and 10,00o.e coo to be issued. The re-
naming S35 100000 will be lodged with the
placed upon the market. The company will
deposit with the government an amount sufi-
cient to cover the guarantee. The amount
which will be Immediately required to secure
the ten years guarantee on $65 0O0, 900 ia about
SIG, 600, and of this sum $1,000 900 was
Saturday, deposited with the agents Of the
Bank of Montreal 10 New York.
Franklin & Somerset Road.
The surveyors on the Franklin & Somerset
railroad, who started from North Village, are
Pennington journal. Easy grades are found
all the way, and Engineer Thompson is much
gratified at the result. Col. Wildes went to
Strong Monday night, and began the survey Of
that end of the route on Tuesday. The work
will be pushed and the survey completed be-
fore cold weather comes on in earnest. The
surveying party reached New Portland. We'd
nesday. and were met by Col. A. W, Wildes
and Hon. G. W. Clark. Col. Wildes travelled
over portion Of the surveyed route between
this place and East New Portland, and pro-
nounced it a very fine survey, also very ex-
cellent route for a railway. The weather Is
favorable, and the survey will be pushed as
fast as possible. Col. Wildes commenced at
the South End last Tuesday. The two survey
ing parties will meet at or near New Vineyard.
Boston Roads.
The Eastern and Boston & Maine roads rem
der the following figures in their annual re-
ports:
EASTERN.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13

in his hand and applied lighted match. Both
hands and arms and his body we're shockipgIy
torn and his face disfguted. The windows In
the house were broken.
Charles Fl. Webster, discharged from the
Massachusetts State prison last August is un-
der arrest at Providence, r | on charge of
stealing horses in Salem and Fitchburg and
selling them there.
A man supposed to be John A. Richardson
! Of Worcester, Mass, was struck and killed
| near Palmer, yesterday by a train on the Bos-
ton d Albany road.
o. NJ. Chase OF Grand Rapids, Mich, super
iptendent Of the State fish hatcheries, aud six
other persons were drowned yesterday at Pet
oskey, Mich, by the capsizing OF small boat.
The directors Of the Bourne Mill, at Fall
River, Mass, yesterday afternoon voted an in
crease of the capital stock from four hundred
to six hundred thousand.
The family of r. f. Palmer, OF Akron, o.,
were taken violently Ill yesterday as is suppos-
ed from trichinoss caused by eating head
cheese. Two will probably die.
The Governor and Council of New Hamp-
shire last evening heard remonstrsuces op-
posing the pardon of Edwin Dearborn, now
serving fifteen years sentence In the peDi-
tentisry for placing distractions on the track
of the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad
at Northfeld in May, 1879.
Luther Bowman of Troy, n. Y, "a years old
was awakened and called to his door at o'clk
yesterday morning and murderously assaulted
byitwo men who ESCAPED after stabbing and
beating him. No motive is. known for the deed.
He will probably die.
Jonh Mccullough, the tragedian, was ten
dered reception at the Olympic Theatre in
st. Louis, Mo-, last night by prominent cili-
zeny.
The Mexican governments definitely refuses
the demands OF English bondholders TO issue
$40, 900 900 three per cent bonds in addition to
its recognized debt Of SS0,000,0O0. This decis-
ion ends negotiations.
The subcommittee of the Senate labor COM
mittee began TO take testimony yesterday in
Birmingham, Ala. Ex-Gov. Ratten was the
first witness
While Jacob Noble, who fatally cut John
.Audley with Ratchet at Scottsdale, Pa, Sun
day night, was in charge of officers, number
OF women supplied with clio hes lines attempted
to lynch him but the officers succeeded in
iail
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Death of Ex-Governor Nat Head.
CONCORD, N. H., Nov. 12 - Ex-Governor
Matt Head died at his home in Hookset, this
evening, after lingering illness, aged 55. De-
ceased was native of that town, and was ed
ucated in the common schools and Pembroke
Academy. He was presidents of the New
Hampshire Agricultural Society for ten years.
besides being trustee OF the Nev England
Society since it's organization, in March, 1854.
Gov. Gilmore appointed him Adjotant In
spector and Quartermaster General of the
State, and while occupying that position he
rendered efficient and valuable service in arm
Ing and equipping the troops for the front. In
1875, the celebrated controversy occurred in
the old second senatorial district, over the
spelling of his name on the ballots, upon
techn.cality, which increased his votes. He
had plurality, but the votes were thrown out
BY Gov Weston and the Council when they
canvassed the returns, and certificate was
given to Hon. James Priest his Democratic
opponent. He was elected to the State Senate
for two succeeding years, the last year of
which he was president of that body. In 1873
he was nominsted and elected as the Republi-
can candidate for Governor, serving one term
OF two years. He was one Of the most conspic-
nous members Of the Masonic fraternity in the
State, and belonged to the Supreme Council,
having taken all the degrees of the Ancient
and Scottish Rites, including the 3Sd and all
in the Rite of Memphis to the 94th. He was
an honorary member of the Boston Consistory
and ex-Illnstrious Grand Chancellor of the
Sublime Consistory Of New Hampshire. He
was also an Odd Fellow and a member OF the
Knights of ~ thias. Deceased leaves widow
and daughter.
Sudden Death of "A Mail Carrier.
EAST CANAAN, Nov. II j. G. Atwood of
West Rumney, mail carrier between that
place and this village, dropped dead while
making the return trip on Saturday afternoon
He had just stepped from his wagon to walk
up little hill, and complained of feeling bad
~. One OF the passengers stopped the horse
for him to get into his carriage. He had just
strength enough to do this, and fell across a
trunk aud immediately expired His age was
about 60 years, and heart disease is supposed
TO have caused his death.
A Woman Arrested fer Incendfarism.
T1LToN, Nov. 12.-Mrs. Maria Scales wss ar
rested today, charged with incendarism of
Wyatt Block which was partially burned Sun
day morning. She came from Manchester two
weeks ago, and engaged the upper story of
Wyatt Block. She had 81 900 insurance on
her stock of millinery goods. which is thought
to have been worth about 5000. Fire was set
in five places with cloths saturated with kero-
sene, and she was the first to the fire, with her
boots buttoned apd rubhers on. On being
questioned she saic she slept in her clothes to
wear them out A share of her stock was
found in her room. hearing will be held
Tuesday forenoon.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
THE ARMY.
Repor, of the Tp.pee,or General

hepOrt Oh tne inspector Oeheral.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-The Inspector Gen.
eral of the army, in his annual report, says the
prime cause of SO much desertion In the army
is the engagement of go many soldiers as la
borers and mechanics in addition to the mill
tary service required. 1t is suggested as a
remedy for desertion that there should be q
provision or law by which recruits should be
setained at the depot and carefully instructed
in all duties of soldiers before they joio the
command, for which purpose autho rity should
exist to enlist one thousand men in excess Of
the legalizsd active strength of the army; that
there should be larger commands and better
quarters, with more facilities for social rela-
tions and amusements; that the pay Of pri-
Yates corporals. sergeaDts and first sergeants
of the line should be increased to S15, 800,
$25 and $50 respectively thot the practice Of
emp oyiug soldiers at constant labor be discon-
men, be restricted to duties which more
properly pertain to their profession. The re-
port says the army should hold such high
position of honor, trust and efficiency that will
command the respect and support of the
people. A republic should have intelligent,
educated and patriotic soldiers, and it must
keep abreast with the progress of the age. The
smaller the army the more necessity for iu-
creasing efficiency. Our country, with its fifty
millions Of people and with its vast interests
cannot afford to dispense with our efficient
military organization, If the people would
have the protection of life and property they
expect and may rightfully claim from the
government
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.
The indications for New England to-day are
fair weather, Northwest to Southwest winds,
freezing weather, followed by slowly rising
temperature and generally.higher barometer
Csutionary signals contin ne from Indianola
to Eastport
Vhe special bulletin says: A cold wave ex-
tends over the Atlantic coast, and the tempers-
ture has fallen 10 to 25 degrees in the Southern
and Middle States, and on the New England
coast. Dangerous Northwesterly winds con-
tinue on the Atlantic coast, North Of Cape
Hatteras. High Westerly winds continue in
the lower Lake region. The temperature has
risen slowly in the North west and the Lake
region, with Westerly and SoutherIy Winds
The temperature has fallen at the Northern
and Rocky Mountain stations, with Northerly
winds, light SHOWS and partly cloudy weather
we're reported during the day in New York,
New England and the Lake region. Generally
far weather prevails tonight except near
Lake Superior
The following special Temperature were re-
ported at p. m. yesterday: Washington 39s,
Norfolk 510, Savannah 500, Jacksonville To,
Galveston 690, Los Angeles 500 and San Diego
81.
The Indications arc that the temperature
will rise slowly in the Middle and New Eng
land States during Tuesday and Wednesday
with partly cloudy weather indicated for the
Gulf States, Tennessee and Ohio valley on
Tuesday and "Wednesday The Temperature
will rise in the Northwest during Tuesday
with fair weather followed at northern stations
during the night by increasing cloudiness and
light snow and colder weather Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13

last season, and Gibson and Binney, ths dance
and character change artists in "The Drum
Majors" and English jockey style, with songs.
The entertainment concluded with expert
ments In mesmerism by the boy mesmeriss.
Master Frank Evans, who kept the audlencs
IN state Of good humor all through bis ap-
pearauce on The stage. johnny Mack and the
company appear in lauGhsble negro act,
entitled "Married in the Dark"
RENTz-sANTLEY.
An excellent audience greeted the Rsntse
Santley company at the Portland Theatre Lass
night. The theatre was very comfortable,
Notwithstanding the high piercing wind ont
side, and the various acts were loudly applaud-
ed. The performers were ell handsomely
costumed, and many OF the acts were worthy
the encores they received. Dutch Daley's con-
certina sslo, Harry Morris In his burlesqus
Dutchman, Andy and Annie Hughss In
"Noah's Birthday" and the burlesqns sk
Don Jose" were all entitled 10 praiss."
NOTES.
Mr.. Byron Douglass OF This city IL support
ing Edwin Booth at the Globe Theatre, Boz
ton. When Mr.. Booth rests before his Nsu
York engagement Mr. Douglass will Yist
Portland.
At the close of their present engagement In
Boston the Wyndham Comedy Company make
a tour of New England for a week and thea
90 to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frederick Allen Cover GILLIAN Norton)
and Mr.. Cover have sailed on their return %
Paris. Mrs Cover will revisit America early
next year and will sing at the Cincinnati fss-
tival.
Inc many friends OF Mr.. Fred Mortimer.
formerly manager Of the Lycsum Thestre In
this city, will be pleased to hear that he has
accepted the position Of manager Of the Fair
view Park Theatre, Reading, Pa.
Miss Lucy Couch Of New York will make
her debut at the Gaiety, London, next Thur
day.
Miss Minnie Palmer offered the manager Of
the Princess Theatre of Edinburgh El 900 "
cancel her engagements, but the offer was r.
fused
Mr.. Gilbert, the dramatist, writes letter
denying that bis income amounts 10 E8, 900.
He says that bis new residence at Kensinkton,
with decorations, will cost ei6,000.
Tho rupture between Coghlan and Stetsoe d
widening, aud it is now undoubtedly true thai
the English actor will not again appear In the
Fifth Avenue, New York, while the hoass
rsmains under its present control.
On the WHOLE the last was lucky week foS
Abbey. The Grand Opera House, New York,
turned away hundreds every night with The
Silver King and Saturday evening 1t shs
metropolitan the audience called out by
Faust" was the largest since the opening,
and that, too, In spite Of the fact that Nms.
Patti opened at the Academy. At least l,0c9
people were sent away from the doors Of Mr..
Abbey's opera house.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
DISTURBED EUROPE.
Critical Relations Between Englan nd mud
Franee-A Threat TO BLOW Up the Al
bert Memorial.


LONDON, Nov. 12.-Despte the pacific assur-
ances Of Mr.. Gladstone and NJ. Waddington at
the Lords Mayors banquet, the relations be-
tween England and France remain critical and
uncertain. NJ. Waddington has no specific in
structions from the French government, except
that he should endeavor to maintain cordiality
between the two nations, and observe reticence
on frances actions in regard to China.
Premier Ferry is opposed to the interference Of
England. M. Waddington will support NJ. de
Lessep's claim to the Suez canal monopoly,
and will also urge an early and complete
evacuation of Egypt by the British forces.
Otter points OF difference to which his atten-
tion will be directed include those of French
extension in the New Hebrides the an
nexations bet ween Gaboon and Congo, and
the threatened seizure Of districts on the river
Niger.
Lord Derby, the British Colonial Secretary,
has informed the cabinet that il the Chamber
of Deputies passes the recidivist bill EGG
land must annex the New Hebrides aud
New Guinea, in order to prevent France
peoplng the Pacific Islands with her criminal
refuse.
The Franco-C Chinese situation continues to
be one of the utmost gravity, and more so be-
cause the Ferry ministry persists in ignoring
the probability of serious conflict. The
hopes arising from NJ. Challemel-Lacour's
withdrawal from the foreign Office, aud the
belief that VI. Ferry as his Successor would be
more reasonable, have been dashed BY the
Premier's declaration expressing contempt
for the military of China, and utter disbelief
that China will resist France. and also an
ger against Chinese diplomacy, because it
has refused to make concessions to French de-
mands.
The anti-Irish feeling has been increased bv
the recent dynamite outrages, and 1t is difficult
for Irish lsborers in Glasgow and London to
obtain work.
The London police have been warned of an
intention to destroy the Albert memorial with
dynamite, and the hall is now strongly guard
ed.
Earl Spencer has advised the government
that the disturbed condition of Ireland has in-
creased, and he is reported to have threatened
to resign unless he was empowered to suppress
national league meetings.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
Sea-Serpents Explained. /.
Letter to the London Times


In reference to a letter which appeared
yesterday In the Times, headed "The Sea-
Serpent Once More,' perhaps the following
story will throw some light on what the Rev.
Mr.. H'ghton saw and on sea-serpents In
general. In 1S4S was attached to her MAI
esty's ship st. Vincent, bearing the flag OF
Sir Charles Napier, and lying at Spithead.
One Summer evening, about 6 O'Clock, Just
as the officers were sitting down 10 dinner,
the midshipmsn of the watch ran into the
ward-room and reported that sea-serpent
was passing rapidly between she ship and
the Isle of Wight (this was after the report.
ed appearance of the Dedalus sea-serpent.)
We all got our glasses and went on deck,
aud there, sure enough, about mile OF,
was large monster, with head and shay
gy name, about 100 feet long, and tapering
toward the tall it was going with the tide,
and had rapid, undulating motion. Two
or three boats were manned, and some OH
GERS got their guns and went in pursuit. We
watched them from the ship; they gradually
got close, and guns were raised and leveled
at the creatures head but just as we thought
the sport was about TO begin, down went the
guns, and from their gestures we saw some
thing very laughable had occurred. On
their return we found that The supposed SER
pent was long line of SCOT. Some steamer
in the Southampton waters had evidsntly
swept her dirty fues, and the SCOT from
tubes or fues is always of very sticky nat
ure, and as it was pitched overheard 1t went
away with the tide, sticking together, and
gradually forming into the shape of a long
serpent, the wave motion giving 1t an undu-
lating life-like appearance. In this case, II
the boats had not gone we should have all
believed we had seen the real sea-serpent,
aud this arrangement in SCOT" is evidently
what Mr.. Highton saw. The curl he de-
scribes toward the tail end arose from an
occasional wave having little more than
ordinary velocity, and carrying its dusky
crest far moment along with it, while .
strong tide and fair wind would give con-
siderable velocity My story will, think,
supply raison Getre, not only for Mr..
Histon's sea-serpent, but probably for the
whole brood.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
MUSIC ANO DRAMA.
7-20-8.

The Rehan Company, from Daly's New
York Theatre, announce in to-day's issue that
they will give two performances OF the great
New York success, "Seven- Twenty Eight" at
Portland Theatre, Friday and Saturday, and
the tickets will be ready tomorrow. The
whole play bubbles over with fun. Through
out its entire performance the play produces
spontaneous and hearty laughter. The plot,
briefly told, is as follows: gentleman OF
leisure falls in love with the picture OF young
lady, numbered 1905 which he saw at pri-
vate exhibition. An English lord also falls 10
love with the picture, but not that Of the
youpg lady, but OF the dog which was crouch
ing at the feet OF the fair one. This leads to
many absurd situations and misunderstanding,
cleyerly contrived. The mother of the young
lady has passion for poets and other literary
celebrities, aud she has all the old love letters
of her hus band. sbounding in quotations from
Tennyson, Longfellow and Moore, and deemed
by her as original PRODUCTIONS Of her husband,
printed in an edition de luxe to give sur
prise to the cold man."
LYCEUM THEATRE.
Among the new faces at the Lyceum last
evening were Mr.. Tony Coleman in his silver
clog; Eddie Armand, Portland boy, in banjo
solos aud songs; Miss Lottie Zalia, whose
fancy club swinging was suoh an attraction
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
MUCH EXCITED POLITICIANS.
A Knock-Dow Blow which May Lead to
Several DaeIs.


WILKEsBARRE, Penn, Nov. PA fierce
fight between two factions of the Democratic
party of this county has broken out here which
promises to end in the disruption Of the party
in this section of the State in the near future
For the past two years little feud has existed
between DIR. Doyle, prominent Democratic
politician of the county. and DR.. A. P. O'Mal
ley, a relative of the Malley boys of New Ha-
ven. At the late Democratic county conven-
tion Doyle labored hard to defeat O'Malley's
brother for the nomination for coroner. Doyle
left the convention threatening that O'Malley
should be defeated at the polls. Doyle imme-
distely took steps to carry out his threat, and
worked night and day to accomplish his OBJ
iect. DR.. A. P. O'Malley, hearing of Doyle's
efforts to defeat his brother, swore vengeance
against the latter and threatened him with
bodily harm. Doyle, hearing of this, managed
to keep out Of Q 'Malley's way, but armed him
self with a revolver In case OF an emergency.
On Wednesday evening last the two men met
in prominent hotel face to face, and without
uttering word OpMalley stepped up to Doyle
and struck him a terrible blow in the face,
telling him to the floor. Doyle made an at
tempt to draw bis revolver, but berore he
could do 30 friends interfered and a stop was
put to the fight. Doyle was carried to an ad-
joining room by the proprietor and his wound
dressed. The matter was hushed up as much
noT TO say anything about It,
Today, however, the matter was made pub
lie by District Attorney McGahren Publishing
a card in which he repudistes DIR. Doyle his
intimate frieRd, and to whom he owes his pres
ent position. He denounces Doyle in severe
language and says he ia no gentleman. This
has created great excitement among the Demo-
cratic politicians, and they say the end Ia not
yet. Doyle invited McGahren to take ride
with him few days before election into the
country. McGahren accepted, and while rid
ing along the country Doyle distributed circu-
lars the contents of which alluded to the New
Haven scandal and called upon all Democrats
to repudiate any man by the name of O'Malley.
This enraged McGahren, and he immediatsly
went to the house of DIR. A. p. O'Malley and
explained matters, The doctor said he had
just appeared in time, as he had had heard of
the affair and was on the lookout for both
Doy lie and Meg O'Mslley was warned
several others OF his enemies that they had
better beware, and at the present time there
are no less than half-iozen prominent Demo-
Gratis rupning around the tewn with their eyes
wide open and armed to the teeth, awaiting
the appearance Of O'Malley. One man Is
known to carry large butcher knife.
All sorts of rumors are in the air about duels
to be fought, but nothing definite is known.
Doyle is an influential worker in the councils
OF the party, ard is identified with one faction
known as the "Duelist Statesmen" and
O'Malley is member Of another known as
'The Lenenan Faction" or the "Jolly Boys
from Cork" Both factions are siding with
their respective friends.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
ROCKPORT.


An attempt was made by burglars to enter
the store of Carleton & Co, Rockport on
Wednesday night, about half-past eleven. A
glass in one OF the front windows was broken
but the thieves were frightened away before
accomplishing their object, by people who
were aroused BY the sound of breaking glass.
Two men we're seen with team, but they
drove rapidly away when they found that they
were discovered.
sACo.
AT meeting OF the Maine Amateur Jour
nall t Association, held at Saco,son Saturday,
the following officers were elected:
Presidept-C. w Small
Vice Presidents-H. Z. Milliken, Miss E.
Good in.
Secretary-Fred G. Fassett.
Treasurer-Elliott @. Mitchell.
FREMONT.
The bills for fighting fires in fremont the
past season amount to $500.
IN GENERAL.
Commander Charles "a Cushman, U. s.
Navy, retired, who died 10 Buffalo Sunday, in
bis SD year, was born in Maine and entered
the navy from this State in 1849, serving ac-
lively until 1877. Commander Cushman was
wounoed in the land assault on Fort Fisher
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
FINANCIAL TROUBLES.
Conspiring to Defraud Their Credito

Conspiring TO Defraud Their Creditofs.
NEwBuRYPoRr, Mass, Nov. 12.-The firm Of
E. FL. ToEey & Co., in company with Mrs.
court today in $500 each and Charles R.
Smith in $1,000 to answer for conspiring to de-
fraud their creditors. They are milliners rep
resenting themselves in insolvent Large
quantities of goods were reported found con-
cealed.
Manufacturers of schesl Furniture Fail.
CHICAGO, Nov. 12-The Booth & Osgood
Manufacturing Company, manufacturers Of
school furniture, confessed Judgment today for
600. It is expected their assets will equal
their liabilities, S75,00
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-13
SPORTING.
Hanlan Mt Homn.

TORONTO, Nov. 12.-Edward Hanlan has
arrived home from Boston. He will remain q
few days in the city aud then leave for San
Francisco. He Is under engagement to give a
rowing exhibition there Thanksgiving day.
The champion has heard nothing froIn the
Australian oarsman, Lsycock, but it Is prob
able that he will pay the Australian visit
before returning from the Pacific coast.