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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04
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" FAIR PLAY MILL
INNING COMPANY. ;"
President, Ira T. RANKIN, San Francisco.
Treasurer, t. H. BACON, Boston.

The Fair Play Will and Mining Conn
pany have very desirable property, located in
Calaveras county, California (within few miles of
the famous Big Trees), and less than days travel
from san Francisco. The property is secured by
United states Patent.
Three Tunnels for mining the Ore have already
been driven and the Mine is opened on the best
mining principles.
A fir t-cinss Mill is erected upon the proper
ty, containing 10 stamps, but with room, and abun-
dant water-power to run 40 stamps.
The Mine is thoroughly equipped with the best
machiuery and is leased to energetic parties (but
controlled by the company on terms that will en-
sure immediate DIVIDENDS.
In order to increase the mill capacity by the addi
fion of more stamps. and to largely increase the
output of Ore by more extensive working the Com
pany now offer to the public limited amount of
Preferred Stock, bearing interest at the rate of
Eight Per Gent. Per Annum, payable semi
annually, at the Banking House of the American
Loan and Trust Company, No. 55 Congress street,
Boston. This amount of isht per cent Preferred
Stock will be sold to parties at the par value of
Five Dollars Per Share, and each subscription
will be entitled to bonus of the Common Stock.
equal to 25 per cent of the subscription to the Pre-
ferred Stock.
Purchasers of Preferred Stock will also partici-
pate in the final distribution of the remaining
Treasury Stock, when made, and now comprising
upwards Of 20 600 shares.
This Stock is offerei as a safe and desirable in
vestment, and one offering liberal returns to in
vestors. Full information furnished on application
to
THQS. II. BACON,
Treasurer,
% CONGRESS ST., BOSTON.
nov19 eod3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04
FOREIGN.
A Protestant Meeting in Ireland
Broken Up.

Bonfres Made of BibIes---Protestani
Roughly Handled--Thc Police Power
less.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04
RAILWAY MATTERS.

The New York Central and the HoOsac
Tunnel.
BOSTON, Dec. 3.-The Journal says the New
York Central has notified the Fitchburg rail-
road that it will withdraw from the Hoosac'
Tunnel and Western line on account of, it is
said, the Ftchburg's alliance with the West
Shore & Buffalo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04

Sergeant Eichelberger, of the Signal Ser
vice, furnishes the following summary OF
meteorological observations at the Portland
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04
REMOVAL.
WYBR GREENE & Co.,
having removed TO $50 Congress
st., Browns Block, have
opened
NEW STORE and NEW GOODS.

Owing to extreme delay In fitting up
our New store 1t has enabled us to close
out large pOs tiOn Of our old stock and
replace 1t with new. flesh GOODS, thus
giving our customers an opportunity to
purchase new stylish goods ar the same
prices they have to pay elsewhere for
old goods. We cali the attention Of the
Line) both stylish and durable; also
special attention to out ladies' Hand
Sewed, French Goat, aud French Kid,
button. Gents fiue Newark Goods. as
Aue as the finpst, prices low. Gents
medium priced goods extra quality
Mems Boys and sOath's Kip ami Graim
Boots. All the Novelties i'm Rubber Goods
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04
DEPARTMENT REPORTS.
Abstract of the Report of the Secretary o
War.

Abstraet of the Report of the Secretary of
War.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The annual report of
Robert T. Lincoln, Secretary of War, has been
issued, and following Is synopsis:
The expenditures by requisition under the
direction of the War Department during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1883, were as fol-
lows;
Salaries contingent expenses and
Military establishment army and
military academy -. go. ..27,830,9 ,976.11
Public works, including river and
harbor Dill ................ ....1b, ,669, 1897 81
Miscellaneous objects. .............. 4164 1880
Totals. 80. $40 971 .o55.42
and the sum of 81 .663, ,151 80 was credited un-
der the act Of March 8, 1879 (stat. 20, 420), to
the subsidized Pacific railroads, for trsnspor-
ta'ion services rendered the War Department
during the fiscal year 1885, and prior years.
The appropriations for the fiscal year 1884
are as follows:
Salaries, contingent expenses and
Military establshment-army and
military academy. ,951 ,56 30
Miscellaneous objects, including sig
nal service. ...........s.. 80. z,o4i,Szo.ol
Totals. als................... .s3l 1855. .952.O3
The estimates for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1885, as revised by me, are as follows:
Salaries, contingent expenses and
postage, including one-tnrd Of the
es innate OF the suprn tendent Of
the Sc to, War anu Navy Depart
Miiitasy esIa66iishment-army and
military academy 80. -. 27,1ss, 1924
Pubic works, including river and
harbor improveme .ts ............l1 IL GAS, ,o49.62
saa Han uAfla.C nj altrdp
mai service. .....-,..s.-... ....-... S,27e,a2642
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s44, 1856 ,2oo.7s
The appropriations for the support OF the
signal service for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1883, have been found insufficient, and es-
Inmates will be Submitted to supply the defc-
iencies.
THE ARMY.
During the past year an additional company
IN each OF the regiments of artillery has been
mounted and equipped as light battery, so
that there are now in service 10 light hatter-
les, stationed in different parts of the United
States.
The Adiutant General recommends that
Congress be asked to authorize the retirement
OF enlisted men who have served faithfully for
not less thao 35 years with fnll pay of the
grade held by them at the time OF their re-
tirement; also that the law in relation to the
settlement by enlisted men of their clothing
account be- SO amended as to require BIZ
monthly settlement.
The following is statement of the number
of persons commit ed to the Government Hos
pital for the Insane, upder the orders of the
Secretary of War, from Oct. 1. 1882, to Oct. 1,
1888:
Officers of the Uuited States army ..........,,, 1
Ot1c-rs of the United Stttes army (re'red). -.
Enlisted men of the United States army ..... 81
Late soldiers of the United States army ...... 8
Late volunteer soldiers. rs......,....,...... ..,.. 1
Inmates OF the United States Soldiers Home =. 4
Military prisoners. Observation-Disclosures.
Employees Of the quartermaster's department. :. l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
Gcncral NcWs IlcI,,s.

Three hundred pounds of giant powder
which miners were warming around stove
at Lyon Mountain, Clinton county, N. Y,
Monday, exploded, considerably damaging
the buildings. The miners narrowly cs-
capped.
konrad Guyentober, 4 Wilmington boy, is
under arrest charged with attempting wreck
a train on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad Monday night.
William j. Pearson who recently resigned
his position as postmaster of Batesville, Ark. ,
because the department was not satisfied
with his management committed suicide at
ST. Louis hotel Monday.
The executors Of the late Cornelius J. Van
derbilt are contesting suit upon $4,000
note gwen by the deceased on the ground
that it was given for gambling debt
The Jersey City jury in the case of Capt.
Gordon, charged with having abducted Addie
Brcsnan, rendered verdict of guilty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

'ri%'" an" -i,'i ,,,,!, OF the Attack


NEW loEE, Dee. l1.-Rcccnt publications
in regard to the affairs IF the Granhic are
calculated to produce an erroneous impress
sion. The G'apdc company is foreign
crpo'WiIn, organized under the laws of
Canada, a"d hence its property can be at
tachcd in suit, whether the basis of action
is good or bad. The litigation concerning
which publication has been made, is the worl,
OF discharged employees, to whom the GyaDAic
is not indebted, according to the statcmcn,
OF IT'S manager, but on the contrary they are
indebted to the GrdpAiC. The rcwsnapcr.
since Alf, liinlilcy, the present ruulscr. took
charge has been recovering rapidly from the
elects OF reckless and cXtravaganL manage.
nIcnt IN former years, its circulation and ad
vcrtislnS have been greatly Increased, and
It's expenses have been reduced and it IS upon
paying aud prosperous basis. 1t has no
Obligation which it can not readily meet.
line attack upon it comes from disappointed
persons who have no legitimate cause of ac
Ton, and who hope only to create an un-
pleasant impression concerning the Affairs of
inc company on the public mind
MIR, liink.ey, the managing director, owns
controlling interest in the GrdDhic stock.
and he is constant purchaser of other
STOCK, anu the Canadian stockholders are in
hearty accord with him. At the last meet.
ing OF the board of directors resolution was
passed unanimously complimeuling him IN.
ON the success of his management, and in.
dorsing his policy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

WHAT mas hecomc Of the Confederate,
Leaders In the Field.
Washington Cor. Boston Adyer,is.r


What has become of the rebel generals , I
asked an old West Pointer aud brilliant gcr.
eral oincer the other day. lie thought n
minute "Why, the majority of them are
dead" was the reply. Then he won, y, ~
take up some of those historical names VviTb
many OF their owners he had served in Mcx'
i .t, ana IN Indian wars without mumbcr
res, 'ne greater part Of these men are dead
much larger proportion than of our Nnrih
ern generals. After the war most Of thenn
OF o1oke down, The fact was the rebels suffer- is
, tu more IMAM we did. They had harder
more disposed to disease than our mem T n
anderson, Bragg, Magruder, Breck,nrid 1e'
i 1900, Ticket Forrest. Price, Pembertan,
= D LICK Iaylor, Pillog, Floyd Hardeo and
johnston is an old man nov, not less than |
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

LONDON, Dec. 1s.-Extensive precautions
are being taken in consequence of the police
having been informed of the arrival of the
fenian Dacey, who was formerly concerned
In The storage of arms at Enwell, for which
offence Walsh was convicted. A speojal
corps OF police, many of whom sneak Irish
nave been placed wherever it is thought mis'
chiei is likely to occur. All prisons. public
buildings and docks are closely watched. If
is reported that the lord mayor las received
anonymous letters containing threats TO blow
up the London bridge and Newgate prison.
Inc detectives who were withdrawn from
tne prison yesterday after the hanging of
CDohnel, nave been replaced and an extra
bridge. Sever Il armed policemen have been
minister. '"' i''iio
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
'E6UGH ON COUCHs,,

or ad1ItT $ange Or Cold endwise For obtldror
" "'SssFNeoches' lsc Liquld, soc drngSis un
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
nismarok's Alliance Against Dcmoc.

ROME, Dec, 1s,-Tho German cr,n,n
frince received the grand dignitarlcs of Italv
the president Of the Senate and Deputies and
Tue diplomatic body to-day lie fire..
ouenliy expressed himself as being
deeply Impressed by the cordialitv of he
welcome State A banquet was givon us i.s
inc princes honor this evening TIE 'p nrinn ~
leaves tome Thursday. lie had an i in,nr
view with the Pope to-day, the Icnoth nr
mnich Is much remarked upon. TLe Mon Vi
.eur ue tome says the princes visit is ,he
, Uu.conie OIL Bismarcks project for fcdera,;n nu
the Conservative forces against the andaciouss
ueiinoctaqy and that the place of honor in ,he
M, nhldnas ms been assigned to the pspacu nc
the aS1pfRencc in the world. ' p'p"'S MS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
The wrestling Championship,

BosToN, Mass, Dec. 19,-Ed. Decker of
swanton, VT, the champion middle weight
collar and elbow wrestler of the world, has
II. M. Dufur for heavy weight
match, to be the best two in
three falls and tc take place four weeks after
signing the articles, The challenge holds
until January list, and if not accepted by
Dufur is then open to any man in the,world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
Plotting Murders at Mass.

Cork, Dec. 1S.-In the trial of tho MAYO
murder conspirators today Coleman princi-
pal witness for the prosecution, testified that
the prisoners were plotting murders while
attending mass. This created q sensation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-25
The Justice Court.

G. l.. Remley, of this city, brought a
suit before Squire Chopper on Wednes-
day to recover one black mule worth $35
from Wilson Hayes, of Milan. E. Fl,
Guyer appeared for the plaintiff and j. T.
Kenworthy for the defense. Remley said
that he and Hayes were in partnership,
and that he furnished the mule to take
the place of horse belonging to Hayes
that had been killed in runaway The
case was taken under advisement by the
court for twenty-four hours
A decision was rendered by Justice
Cooke this morning in the replevin suit
of the Singer Manufacturing company to
recover 1886 sewing machine from Mrs.
r. c. Evans. A verdict for the defendant
was given with damages againt the
plaintiff of 1925. The company talk OF
taking an appeal.
Ira Biddison owed John Evans, the
liverymsn, small bill, which he had
refused to pay on several occasions Mr.
Evans finally placed the bill in the hands
of Justice OF the Peace for collection
One of the customary blanks used BY
Justices was made out and sent to him
Instead of acting as he should, he wrott
some indecent language on the bill and
sent it to Mr.. Evans, who was justly
indignant, and had him arrested. SOUR,
Halves fined Biddison SIS and costs 70,
his ungentlemanly conduct.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-25
River Riplets

The merry Mary Morton is due from the
north today.
The stylish and superb Sydney left for
st, Paul yesterday
A special to thefSt. Louis Globe Demo
crat from Cairo contains the following:
A special investigating committee ap-
pointed by congress, with Gen. Logan
chairman. arrived here Tuesday night, to
go to st. Louis on the government steamer
Mississippi. The committee will examine
all government works through to New
Orleans, and make an elaborate report to
the next congress. 1t is understood that
Gen. Logan has expressed himself in favor
of additional appropriations for the i'm
provement of the Mississippi river since
his appointment on this committee, and in
consequence dissatisfaction has been ex-
pressed by the enemies of the river COM
mission at his assignment ON so important
q commission. The friends of river i'm
provement are jubilant over the status of
the examining committee, feeling assured
that an unbiased report will be compiled,
which is all they desire in their efforts to
obtain further appropriation. The names
of those composing the committee have
not been made public, but will be known
soon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-25
A VICTIM OF DRINK.
Chas. Smith, A Dissipated Negro Found
Dead In His Bed.

Mrs. and Mrs. jesse Hall, a colored
couple, live on Moline avenue. Chas.
Smith, also colored, bearded with them.
He was brother of Mrs. Hall. Smith
had voracious appetite for fiery liquid,
and for some time has been under the in
fiuence of intoxicating liquors. He took
his last drink yesterday, however, and
will nevermore sample Rock Island
whisky. He was called at the accustomed
time this morning, but did not respond,
and on entering his room it was found
that he was corpse. Coroner Halves was
summoned, and he empannelled jury
composed as follows: Alexander Steel.
foreman; George Foster, Alonzo McLsirn,
Holmes Hakes. J. D. Lafferty and George
Colburn.
Testimony was given by both Mr.. and
Mrs. Hall, who said that the deceased had
retired about Q o'clock last evening, ap.
parently in his usual health. He groaned
considerably during the night. but moth
ing strange was thought of it, as it was a
habit he had acquired. When they dis.
covered this morning that lie was dead,
DR.. Stephens was called in, who gave as
his opinion that hard drinking had killed
him. The jury returned a verdict Of
death from the excessive use of alcoholic
liquors"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-25
County News.

Regular correspondence to the Argus
Coal VALLEY, Oct 24.-The Cable
cOrnet band was here on Friday afternoon,
and evening. They paraded the streets.
playing in front of the business places.
which was followed by grand reception
in the Odd Fellows and Masonic hall.
1t was quite respectable gathering. 1t
was very pleasant for those present; but
it was not financial success, owing to
some feeling between the boys of this
place and Gable.
Mrs Nicholas MOzer, of Adams county,
Iowa, is here visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Ferdinand Vonach.
The Rev. Mennicke, of Rock Island,
held service here on Sabbath.
On Thursday morning the Rev Buch-
anan, of the United Presbyterian church,
who has been preaching for two years at
Homestead, Iowa, died very suddenly of
affection of the heart. Mr.. Buchanan has
been in the ministry forty years, and was
consistent faithful worker for his Mas
ter. He is much lamented by all who
knew him. His remains were sent by
express to his children in the state of Ohio
on Saturday
The Peoria railroad company has force
of men making ditch to turn switch to
the gravel beds on the lansis that the com
pany purchased last spring of Thomas
Corns.
The commissioners of highways have
compromised with George Stanton the
dispute relative to the obstruction of tht
creek near Mr.. Stanton's near the Peoria
& Rock Island road; each bearing one
half the expense.
Farmers say that the corn crop is no
as good as expected, and say that it is no
sound. This is a great injury to thi
section-as corn is the chief crop.
| AD0LPH.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-25

OF 5000 in addition to the
amount agreed upon as sal
airy. Harry Immediately started
off on spree, and did not stop TO take
breath until every cent of it had been
squandered. For some time past he has
been employed as baggage master OF the
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific at Gene
SEQ. and attended to his duties satisforto-
rily. Two weeks ago he came to this
city, having 800 or more in his posses
sion. He commenced drinking, constantly
running from one saloon to another, and
in one day was arrested three times for
drunkenness. Finally he was arrested
again, and fined S29.7O. Not having any
money left, he was sent to the work house
to work out the fine. A day or two
since he received some money from home,
paid the amount remaining on his fine,
$23, and was released. He Immediately
commenced drinking again, and was
again arrested and locked up. Yesterday
morning he was taken to the depot and
sent home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-25
Peoria Democrat.)

1t is "a great thing to be thoroughbred.
Harry Harrington knows how it is him
self, and realizes now that the way of the
transgressor is hard. His father is Capt.
r. II. Harrington. one of the wealthiest
men at Geneseo, Ill. Harry is about 2S
years old, and young man of good
education and natural ability.
Some years ago, his father, alarmed at
the course Of dissipation he was pursuing,
made proposition to him, that if he
would enlist in the regular army he would
pay him salary Of $1,000 per year, and
get his discharge at the end of two years,
provided that he did not drink during
that time. This was agreed TO, and
Harry fulfilled the contract At the end
Of the time his father made him present
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-25
Red Hot.

Molten iron is rather dangerous article
to come in contact with, which fact can
be sworn to by Mr.. H, Fl. Robb, foreman
of the moulding room at the stove works.
He was helping one of the men carry about
100 pounds of the hot stuff on Wednes-
day, when he struck his foot against some
article and fell He fortunately was not
fatally burned, but had his feet pretty well
scorched, which will keep him at home
for some time. Fortunately, he carries an
accident insurance policy, which will
bring him $l5 week during his confne-
ment. DR.. Bernhard attended him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-25
A HUNTING PARTY.
While Returning Home One Ofthe Party
Meets With an Accident.

A party of four went to the Meredosia
the other day from Hampton on hunting
expedition. The gentlemen were Mr..
Charles G. Black, proprietor of the Win
field (Kan.) Telegram; Otto Gucket, A. NJ.
Hayward and John Edelman. They made
the trip in canoes. each enc having craft
of his own. They met with fair success
at the hunting grounds and started for
home on Tuesday, down the broad Mis-
sissippi Mr. Black had sail ON his
canoe, and was making fast tine
down the Father of Waters
when suddenly gust Of wind
came and upset his boat. throwing him in
the water, which was rather cold for
bathing purposes. Mr.. Black sunk
under the waves, but on reaching the
surface grabbed the boat, and thus kept
himself above water until his companions
reached him, and released him from his
perilous position. He was in the water
for some little time, and was completely
chilled when secured. The accident hap.
pened about the middle of the river. Mr..
Black did not care so much for the
''ducking;" as he did for the loss of fine
breach loading gun and rife, which was
in the boat at the time.
Mr.. Black was in the city today on his
way home, and appeared none the worse
for his cold bath. He was former
resident of Hampton, and is well known
in the county. We are glad tn know that
he is doing thriving business, and is
giving the people of Winfield a good
democratic paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-25
Burners Horse.


Mr.. A. w. Bruner the ticket agent at
the Rock Island & Peoria depot, was in a
peck of trouble" last night, over the dis
appearance of his horse and wagon which
is used to transport the mails. The ami
NAL was left standing at the Chicago.
Rock Island & Pacific depot, and when the
driver returned his rig was invisible. Mr..
Bruner spent most of the night looking
for his property, as the horse was valu
able one, and favorite of his. He was
agreeably surprised by having the outfit
returned to him this morning by a man
who had found it standing in the road
near James Fields pasture on the bluff.
where it had probably remained all night
The only theory for this strange action on
the part of the horse, is that it was kept
at Mr. Fields pasture during the sum
mcr, and perhaps the thought of securing
some more of the succulent food caused
it to make the trip.