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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-16
MARINE NEWS.

Bark II. ]. Libby at Queenstown.
QUEENSTOWN, Jan. 15.-The American bark
H. j. Libby, Capt. Pratt. Hamburg for Balti-
more, has put into this port disabled
Rough Weather on the atlantic.
New YORK, Jan. 15.-Bark Exile, ST. John,
N. b., from London, arrived to-day. Sic re-
ports exceedingly heavy weather and several
of the crew frost bitten.
Brig Kate Harding, of Thomaston, from
Iloile, reports thai the 10th inst lost two boats
stove skylight, carried away mizzen stay, filled
cabin with water and lost and split sails.
Frost Bitten Sailors
Brig Imlec Keichschtag, which arrived at
Brooklyn to-day, had on board six seamen who
were SO badly frozen as to necessitate removal
to the hospital. 1t is thought the feet of two
or three will have to be amputated.
Reports from the Whaling Fleet.
PANAMA, Jan. 6.-The American whaling
bark Europa, Capt. George o. Baker, left the
bay on the Sd inst. After shipping her last
catch to New York she returns to her old
ground in the Japan seas.
Schooner Favorita went ashore near Point
Touro Dec 18th, and became total wreck
Two of the crew and two passengers were
drowned
The American whaling bark Ohio, Capt.
Ellis, of New Bedford, arrived in the bay on
the Sd inst. with $50 barrels whale and 15O
pounds ivory. The Ohio has been in the Arc
tic ocean and will make the next cruise there.
The American whaling bark James A. How
land, Capt. Penniman, arrived in the bay from
the Arctic ocean on the Both with 800 barrels
whale oil and 5000 pounds bone.
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By TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Fire in Camden

Fire in Camden.
CAMDEN, Jan. ia fire Saturday night
destroyed the carriage house and stable of c.
F. Hobbs. Loss $500; partly insured
York County Oranges.
BDDEFoRD, Jan. 15.-Various oranges of
York county held a meeting to-day with the
grangers of Biddeford and Saco. The meet
ing was calling to order by S. M. Blake,
Worthy Master Remarks were made by
Ivory Lord end others, but the principal
speaker was Gov. Robie who spoke very in
terestingly for half an hour. Attendance large.
Death of Chas. c. Libby.
MAcHIAs, Jan. 15.-Charles G. Libby died at
Machiasport this morning, aged "A. He vast he
son of Col. franklin Libby. The latter was
one of the we'll known business men OF Mschias
The Bangor Board of Trade.
BANGOR, Jan. 15.-The Bangor Board OF
Trade held its annual meeting to-day and
elected Hon. Henry Lord president, Thomas I.
Stewart, John S. Jenness and VIM. Flowers
Silss G. Hatch treasurer.
Union Insurance Company.
The Union Insurance Company held its an
nual meeting to-day and declared dividend
of 10 per cent.
The Fire at Milo.
The fire at Milo Saturday afternoon was con-
fined after desperate fight to James A. Gif-
ford's wooden mill which was entirely destroy
ed. The building was Of wood three story
and basement, and in it was carried on the
business of wool carding, cloth dressing, manu-
facture of satinets and all wool cloths. The
fire caught on the second floor from sparks
from stove. Hotel, grst mill, lumber mill
and post office, all had a very narrow escape.
Clifford estimates his loss at $4,000, with no in
surance. Most of the manufactured cloth was
saved, also some of the machinery on the lower
floor. Loss to Daggetts grist mill may reach
$3.50 which is fully insured.
Fire in Lewiston.
LEWISTON Jan. 15.-The stove store of Lee
mont & Fisher on Lisbon street took fire at
midnight. The building was nearly destroyed.
Some of TIE stock was saved. The proprietoIs
cannot estimate the loss or insurance till morn
ing.
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CHINA AND JAPAN.

Earthquake Shocks in Hong Kong
Trouble between China and Foreign
Powers.
HoNG KONG, Dec. 23-Severe shocks ci
earthquake were felt in Hong Kong and in the
island of Annoy in the middle OF December.
Foochow arsenal is preparing for the construc-
ton Of ten iron clads.
Reports from Peking indicate that relations
between China and foreign powers are becm-
ing unsatisfactory on the question of the right
of foreign merchonts to Imanufacture in open
ports. United States consul general at Shang-
hal and minister at Peking have protested
against the action of the Nanking vfceroy in
obstructing the cotton yarn company OF Mr..
Witmore, manufacture of silk by Russell g.
Co, and electric light agencies all Americsn
interests. The recent refusal of the United
States minister to sanction the arrest of Wit
more'S clerk ordered by the Viceroy has been
followed by proposal of the Viceroy to with
draw the order of arrest provided Witmore
abandons his enterprise. The result is await
ed with considerable interest by the diplomatic
body.
Herr Won Brandt, German envoy, has Civ
en- the Peking government to understand that
any attempt to carry out the obstructive policy
with his countrymen will be opposed by force
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MAINE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 10

AUGUSTA, Jan. 10.
The following petitions were presented:
In favor of a constitutional prohibitory
amendment.
For an amendment of the savings bank
law.
For change of name OF the town of How
ard to Willimantic.
To prevent transportation of trout and game
beyond the limit of the State.
bill was presented and referred relating
to savings banks. 1t provides for an enlarge
ment of the field of investments; also to loan
in personal securities with two good and sutfi-
cient suretes; that the State tax shall be one
half per cent annually instead of one per cent.
Trustees are prohibited from making any semi
annual dividend of rate per cent which will
make the aggregate amount of said dividend
greater than the actual earnings of the bank
on hand. This bill is recommended by the
officers of all the savings banks in Maine and
is petitioned for by all.
A bill was presented to preserve human life.
II prohibits the sale or use of toy pistols.
HOUSE.
The following petitions were presented:
OF inhabitants of Calais for the establish
Dent of fertilizer station.
TO ratify, conform and make valid the acts
and doiDgs of the Bangor and Piscataquis rail-
road company and city of Bangor, relative to
the extension of the Bangor and Piscataquis
railroad.
For telegraph line from Bar Harbor to Els
worth.
bill to increase the capital stock Of the
Cabot company of Brunswick was passed to be
engrossed.
The committee on temperance was ordered
49, - -
missioner and ascertain if sales were made in
conformity to the law.
The insurance committee was ordered to in
guire as to the passage of law to prevent the
ability of excessive insurance.
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THE LAND LEAGUE.
semi-Annual Meeting Last Evening.

The semi-annual meeting of the Land
League was held last evening. The meeting
was called to order by the President Mr.. T. f.
Sheahan. The treasurer, Mr.. w. J. Rowe
read his report, showing that $3.50 remained
in his hands. Mr.. Peter O'Connor was chosen
financial secretary pro tenn The minutes of
the last meeting were read by the secretary
Mr.. Comedian.
Mr.. Sheahan said that the officers for the
past quarter had tried to keep the League alive
and had succeeded in doing that and nothing
more. In Ireland the Land League had ceas-
ed to exist, and another organization somewhat
similar in form, and with much the same OBJ
ject had taken its place, change made neces
sary by the laws of England. The Portland
League will not disband for the present at
least, but will be kept alive until the next
national convention is held, when the men,
bers will know how to act; in the meantime,
the Portland branch will stand ready to do all
it can to assist those who are struggling in
Ireland. Mr.. Sheahan said that he should de-
cline a le-election as President.
The following officers were then elected:
President-J A. Gallagher.
Vice Presidents-Peter O'Connor, Thomas
McMahon.
Secretary-Martin O'Hare.
Treasurer VIM. j. Rowe.
Financial Secretary-James Devine.
Executive Committee. A. Gallagher,
Cornelius Conley, J. M. Todd, VIM. Jeffords
Daniel Gallagher.
Mr.. Sheahan said that the only way to show
interest in the cause Of the League is by attend
ing the meetings. He trusted that the mem
bers would not fail to attend for the next six
months at every meeting.
THE LADIES BRANCH.
The Ladies' Land League met last evening
and discussed the question of celebrating the
second anniversary OF the organization of this
branch. They will probably give promenade
concert and supper February first.
Both branches adjourned to meet next Mon
day evening.
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The Defunct Jersey City Banks

JERSEY CITY, Jan. 15.-Edward E. Shaw,
the cashier of the defunct City bank was today
arraigned on the charge of embszzlement and
oa w islse 4 tns
to have his bail reduced. Justice Stilsing re-
piled that in view of the certain evidence now
in the hands of the State bail instead of being
reduced from $4,000 would probably be in
creased. The prisoner was jailed to await the
action of the grand jury. 1t is intimated that
several additional arrests will be made in the
matter of parties whose names are not as yet
mentioned in the case.
Receiver Williams ofsthe broken City bank,
has discovered that the deposits instead of be-
really agg, eGate $168, 900. Assets available to
pay depositors all told will be but $500. 1t is
expected however, about $25, 900 can be realiz-
ed by assessments upon the stockholders.
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ESSENCE of HAPPINESS
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1e.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoNR
HOURS.
WAR Dept OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL /
OFFICER, Washington. d. G.
Jan Is, 1 A. M.
For New England.
Fair weather followed by increasing cloudi-
ness, westerly winds generally shifting to
southerly, stationary or higher temperature in
the west portion and lower pressure.
sPEsIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is highest in the Middle
States and lowest in Texas where storm is
apparently developing. General rains have
fallen in tho Gulf States, and occasional rain
or snow in Tennessee, Ohio valley, Northwest
and upper Lake region. Northeasterly winds
prevail in the South Atlantic and East Gulf
States, southeasterly in the Northwest and
seutherly in the Lake region.
The temperature has fallen slightly in New
England and South Atlantic States, and has
risen in other districts. Temperature is below
the mean for the month in all the states east OF
the Mississippi river. A warm wave is PRESS
ing to the south and east from Manitoba.
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o,Brien's Petition Refused.

DUBLIN, Jan. 15-The Queens Bench diyi-
sion has refused the application of Mr.. OBrien,
editor of the United Ireland, for mandamus
to compel the magistrate to receive evidence
to show the seditious libel with which O'Brien
is charged is true. The judges held that it
would be a monstrous thing for the court to
compel the magistrate to accept evidence
OF the truth of statements which were made
with intention of bringing the administration
of justice into contempt. The effect of the refu-
Gal of the judges to grant mandamus will be
that O'Brien will be committed for trial.
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Fairfield.


In late letter to the PRESS was noticed the
fact of the prompt collection of our town taxes
the past six years. by H. E. Tuck. Each year
following the publication of similar articles
Mr.. Tuck has received letters from various
town officers, and especially from collectors in
which the truth Of the published ireports has
been called in question, and in some instances,
declared false. Letters have come from all
quarters asking his method of collecting and
full particulars of his mode of procedure.
Among the many received since the report
was published in the PRESS, we have selected
the following and give it to the readers of the
Press just as 1t came from the writer.
''-, Me-. Jan g. 1888.
Mr.. Collector see by the paper yur awful
luck in collectin but ide like to no what it
means for nobody does it all newspaper ports
amt correct add don't beliveit neither l have
been collector myself and cen as well as next
one and it can't be don no way so easy and
quick as you say for out town takes won't be
paid eny way for year and half SO now and
eny body making such talk nows better"--
1t is to be hoped that this letter will not
meet the searching gaze of the present chief
magistrate of Massachusetts, else he may have
as poor an opinion of the educational standing
OF Maine, as if Massachusetts. We win ven-
ture the opinion that this collector bid off the
taxes for one-half or one-quarter, of one per
cent, and that final settlement was not reach
ed for three or four years.
The brass band organized in this village two
or three months ago gave our.citizens two en-
tertainments the past week, which were well
patronized, the band realized nearly two hun
dred dollars after paying all expenses
The officers elect for the National bank are
Nahum Totman, President; Henry Kelley,
A. Fl. Barton, G. G. Totman, A. E. Lawrence,
D. c. Hall and e. p. Kenriok, Directors. The
election of a cashier is postponed until March,
and Mr.. Pratt will continue to act as cashier
and treasurer until that time.
The final adjustment of the insurance on the
Pulp Mill has been reached and s'crew are now
at work clearing away the ruins, preparatory to
removing the tanks and boilers. The work
will be pushed as rapidly so that the work oi
rebuilding may 60 on and the mill be in opera
ton as soon as possible. The new mill will be
larger than the old and the digester room made
fire proof.
The month of January thus far has been re-
markabe for the extreme cold weather. Usu-
ally after few very cold days we have warm
spell but for the past thirteen days with but
one or two exceptions, the thermometer has
ranged from ten to twenty-four below everS
morning, and the entire days have been severe
Rain is needed and the usual January thaW
anxiously looked for. SETH.
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MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR
SHIP.

Samuel W. Bowerman Nominated by the
Democrats-Butler not Candidate.
BOSTON, Jan. 15.-The Democratic members
of the Legislature held q caucus Immediately
after adjournment te-day and unanimously
nominated Hou. Samuel w. Bowerman as can
didate for the United States Senatorship. Bow
erman was the recent candidate for Lieutenant
Governor ON the Butler ticket Gov. Butler
authorizes the statement that he is not and will
not be q candidate for United States Senator.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Paaoral Cali Accented.

DOVER, Jan. 15.-Rev George B. Sralding,
D. D, pastor of the First Congregational
Church, has decided to accept the call extend
ed him by the Franklin Street Church in
Manchester, and will commence his duties
therein in two weeks. He is now member
and Chairman of the School Board, and his
resignation will be read at the next meeting.
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The Milwaukee Horror

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 14.-One hundred and fif-
ty men are at work searching for bodies today
The weather is somewhat milder Only two
bodies have been found, both so badly burned
that recognition Is impossible. Thus far 20
little heaps, pronounced by physicians human
flesh and bone, have been taken from the ru-
ms Thirty-nine are still missing
The bodies of 81 victims of the Newhall
House fire have thus far been recovered, %
burned beyond recognition, leaving 80 still
missing. Five bodies were found in q heap
under portion of the servants quarters A
correct estimate of the loss of life is impossible
until the books of the hotel can be got at. 1t
Is probable that the total loss of life Is 81, al
though other estimates place the figures not
lass than 100.
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NEW YORK.

More Suits Against the Western Union.
New YORK, Jan. 15.-Wm. S. Williams be-
gun two suits in the Superior Court against the
Western Union Telegraph Company and others
and to-day an injunction was obtained restrain
ing the defendants from opening the transfer
books OF the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany and from making any transfer of stock of
the corporation. An order to show cause was
obtained why this injunction should not be
made permanent. This order was made re-
turnabse on the 24th inst, hnt later the Wes-
tern Union Company obtained an order modi-
tying this injunction order so that the case can
bs heard this afternoon
The result of the hearing practically invali-
dates the original order. The Judge said that
at the conclusion of the argument he would
modify forthwith the temporary injunction or
der, so far as that it should apply only to re-
strain the transfer of such parts of the Is, ,00o-
600 of stock dividend as might be still in the
hands of fret parties or of individual defend
ants, and that Wednesday morning, at 10
o'clock, he would meet counsel for settling the
question as to how far and to what extent he
would continue the injunction.
Iammany Endorses Mayor Edison.
John Kelly was reelected chairman Of the
Tammany committee on organization this eve
ming. Resolutions thanking Mayor Edison for
his appointments, pledging him support, and
congratulating the people on having a mayor
who possesses courage to stand by his conyic-
adopted.
Scarlet Fever Epidemic.
Scarlet fever prevails to an alarming extent
at Yaphantak, L. l., and the schools are closed
in consequence.
Verdict against q National Bank.
In the action of VIM. B. and Albert E. Scott
against the Pequonnock National Bank of
Bridgeport, Conn, to receive damages from
the bank for the refusal to allow a transfer
upon its books to the plaintiffs of ten shares of
its stock, decision was given in the United
States Circuit Court this afternoon ordering
judgment to be entered for plaintiffs in $1845 81
and costs of suit.
insurance Commissioner to be Removed
The Herald will say: "1t has been stated by
member Of the Democratic State Committee
that Governor Butler has decided to remove
the present insurance commissioner, Julius S.
Clark. and replace him with Hon. N A.
Plympton, executive chairman of the Demo
cratic State Committee. 1t is charged that in
the last report Clark "went out of his way to
commend the management of three out-of-the-
State insurance companies" and that this act
constitutes sufficient cause for removal.
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TENNESSEE.

The Eagle Screams for CIeaveland.
NASHVILLE, Jan. 15.-General William B.
Bate was inaugurated Governor today with i'm
posing ceremonies. After the inauguration
a live eagle was set at liberty from the capitol,
in its bill bearing medal Inscribed "For
President-Cleavelando of New York; for Vice
President-Bates of Tennessee"
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Burned to Death.

6ufn0Q TO D6atn.
BosToN, Jan. 15-At Falmouth. Saturday.
the house occupied by Mrs. Edmund Dsirs and
a feeble-minded son, Charles NJ, aged so, was
burned, the son perishing in the fire. He is
thought to have set the fire.
Two Fishermen Drowned.
Fishing schooner Kingfsher, which arrived
at this port Sunday from cruise, reports that
January 13, while hove to off Chatham in a
heavy gale from the southwest, with heavy sea
running, two of the crew, Thomas Jennings
and Miles McDonough of Boston, while re-
turning to the vessel were drowned by the cap
siZiug OF their dory, all efforts to rescue them
being unavailing.
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Associ-
alton.
The twelfth annual meeting of the Massa-
chusetts Woman Suffrage Association began
this evening in Meonian Hail. There was a
fair attendance, principally of ladies. The
speakers were Lucy Stone, Col. Albert Clark,
Rev. Mary II. Graves and DIR. Henry B.
Blackwell.
An Important Decision.
Judge Nelson of the United States Circuit
Court, this morning, sent down an important
opinion in the equity action of William j.
Graham against the Boston, Hartford and
Erie Railroad Company. The case was heard
upon separate demurrers to the bill filed by
the New York and New England Railroad, by
the assigneeS of the Boston, Hartford and
Erie Railroad Company, by Harland Clark ct
al Among the causes Of the demurrer as
signed were want of equity, laches and want
OF jurisdiction in the court. The demurrer for
want of jurisdiction has been overruled and
the demurrer for want of equity and laches
sustained.
Suicide at Gloucester.
GLOUCESTER, Jan. 15.-Richard Herrick,
native and lifelong resident of this city,
committed suicide this forenoon by hanging
himself. He was stone cutter by trade, a
hard-working man, and about 60 years of age.
He had been Respondent for some time.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Portland Daily Wholesale Market.

EOEsIfEHu HBHfHy W NOat5Htb lHNFEkttl
PORTLAND, Jan. 15.
Breadstuffs and Provisions are more active and
firm with prices tending upward. Butter is weak,
due to large receipts, and lower rates are looked
for. Potatoes steady and unchanged. Poultry is
quiet but steady at zoe " ib for Turkeys, 15417c
for Chickens and 13@14c for Fowl.
The following are tc-day's quotation' of Fitur.
Grain, I,rouiaicns
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A BIG STEAL.

$4,000 Belonging to the United
States Stolen at Panama.
PANAMA, Jan. GA shipment of 300 900
was made by The sub-treasury at New York
States feet on the Pacific by steamer City of
Para, which arrived at Aspinwall the 29th ult.
The money was American gold coin and pack
ed in two small kegs weighing in the neighbor-
hood of 200 pounds each. They were received
in Panama insthe evening and stored for safe
keeping in the Panama Railroad Comnany's
vault. Delivery was Eot made until the 18th
inst, when on opening the vault it was discov-
cred that one keg was missing. All possible
measures have been taken to discover the
thieves or booty, but without complete success
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suffocatea Beneath a Hay stack.

WILLIMANTIc, CT, Jan. 15.-Saturday while
two SONS of Miles Balch of Mansfield, nine and
ten years old, were cutting hay from stack
the stack blew down and they were buried be-
meath it. When taken out the youngest was
dead and the other now lies in a precarious
condition
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KANSAS CITY, Jan. 15.-An engine of a
freight train collded with a smoking car on
the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad yesterday
near Charlton River, killing the engineer and
wrecking the engine and car. No passengers
;r5u
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LABOR TROUBLES.

Miners Refuse to Accept Reduction.
PITTsBURG, Jan. 15.-Convention of river
coal miners called to consider the proposed re-
duction in price of mining resulted today in
refusal to accept the reduction. resolution
was adopted ordering a suspension of all river
mines. Mines will be closed some time
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The Blizzard in the Northwe st,

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Reports from the North
western blizzard in Dakota, Minnesota, north
pie have been frozen to death and lost in the
snow storm. Rail travel is much delayed
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The delaware senatorshin.

DOVER, Jan. 15.-Legislative caucus this
morning nominated Eli Salisbury for re-elec-
tion to the United States Senate. He will be
regularly elected for his sthird term tomorrow
morning.