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The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11

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The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
OHIO LIQUOR DEALERS.

They DenOunce Republican Legislation
and Will support the Democratic
Party.
TOLEDO, O., Aug. 10.-The Ohio Liquor
Dealers Protective Association met in con-
vention here yesterday. William Backs was
chosen president and w, j. Moore secretary.
The chair stated that he object of the meeting
was to organize for the fall political campaign
and to take into consideration all other ques-
tons of interest. The obnoxious laws, he said !,
passed BY the Republican Legislature has
caused great disaffection in the Republican
ranks, as shown by the last two elections The
Pond bill and the Scott law had proven too
heavy for them to carry. The Scott law was
made TO redeem lost cause. In the Scott
law the most contemplate hypocrisy was
shown The speaker charged the Republican
party with trying to please the temperance
people with local option clause and the sa-
loon Keepers by repeating part of the Adair
law, ana others by regulating tho matter by
local ordinances. The Scott law increased
rather than diminished low dives. The speak
or pelleved in making the business legitimate
ana IN diVorcing it entirely from bad associa-
uons, the result of which was to make the
business respectable. The two constitutional
amendments were important, and should be
wen considered. Either of them was danger
GUS 10 the fundamental principles of govern
ment' Personal liberty should be supreme.
In conclusion, he thought that their hopes
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
Prepared for the Cholera.

lDcbiOlt IEco IAcsSsI
A middle-aged negro who seemed 10 be la
boring under considerable excitement halted
a policeman on Larned street, yesterday,
and asked
'sSay, boss, what bout dat 'Gypshum
cholera de papers am maxim sich fuss
ober?''
''Why, they have the cholera over there"
was the reply.
''An' she's gwine to spred to dis kentry?"
cit may"
''An' dey say it's powerful hard on de
culpd populashun. Man up Woodward ave-
nue. told dat it jumped right ober white
folks to get at black one"
81 believe that's So"
"Wall, Pze gittin' ready fur it. Pze car
ryin' an onion in each breeches pocket. Wo-
men on de market tole me dat was sure
stand-off."
81 shouldn't wonder"
San Ize drinkin' a cup full o. vinegar
wild kyann pepper sprinkled in. Hardware
man tole me dat was boss thing"
"Yes"
"An' Ize soakin my feet in sour milk free
nights in a week an rubbin' my spine wild
Kerosene lie. Butcher up Michigan avenue
tole me dat was sartin preventive"
81 should think it was"
can lie got tarred paper an cut out soles
to wear in my butes. One of de aldermen
tole me dat de cholera allus strikes de feet
fust thing. Ireckon it won't git frew dat
tarred paper. An Ize been chewin' gum
made of beeswax an taller, wild leetle gum
camphor rolled in. An Ize bin bled twice
in de last month, an had a tooth pulled, an
my ha'r cut an my photograph taken, an I
reckon if de cholera comes friskin' around
Detroit l needn't be oneasV.n
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
A Curious Estate Case.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 10.--A very interesting
case has come up in the Orphans Court, con-
sequent upon the late Stockton alley tragedy,
TO determine which of the two, William
Schmidt or Mary, his wife, was the survivor
OF the other, as upon its solution rest the ad
ministration of the estate of Schmidt, valued
at about $4,000. Early on Thursday morning
Of last week Schmidt, who kept beer saloon
on Stockton alley, first shot his wife and then
himself, both being dead before the arrival OF
any physician. The wife was shot while in
the store, first in the throat and then in the
body, and Schmidt then up stairs and inn
mediately shot himself, only minute or two
perhaps intervening. At the coroner's in
quest there was no question as to the murder
and suicide from the statements of witnesses
and surroundings, but it appears there is
doubt as to which of the two died first. Ac-
cording to the statements OF witnesses it
would appear that Mrs. Schmidt lived for
fully 10 minutes after she was shot, while
Schmidt from the nature of the wound in
fiicted ON himself-the shot taking effect in
his hesd-evidently lived only few minutes.
Owing to the absence Of several witnesses,
among them the coroner and the police officer
first upon the scene, the case was continued.
Should Mrs. Schmidt prove to have been the
survivor the property will go to her brothers,
Christian ana John Gross, one OF whom res
sides in the city and the other in Baltimore
county, but should Mr.. Schmidt prove to have
been the survivor the property will pass to rel
atives in Germany. The property, including
funds in the savings banks, was held in the
names of Schmidt and his wife, There is an
adopted son surviving, but he has no right to
the property in law. The question involved is
delicate and curious one.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
The Shaw Failure.

The following additional attachments have
been recorded in the Register of Deeds office
at Houlton, Aug LIST, against Shaw Bros;
Stoddard & HELLER, $500; Charles S. Cay
ting, $500; John q. Swanton, $500; Wheel
wright, Clark & Co., 5000; Henry McLaugh-
lin, $500; B. Alexander, $500; Files & Jones,
$780, Charles Haywood & Co, S10,0C0; Haynes
Pillsbury & Co.,. $1,000; Hinckley q Egery,
$13,0C0; A. HI. Thaxter & Co., $4,000; Rice,
Skinner & Co., 50, 500; Wood, Bishop & Co.,
$1,000; Fogg Bros & Co., 100000; S. e.
Spring, 100000. Most Of The above were re-
corded Saturday night and Monday. Several
of the above parties have attached personal
property.
The meeting of the creditors of F. Shaw &
Bros. has been called for Wednesday next a.
290p. M, at the New England Shoe & Leather
Association, Boston.
Albert W. Paine. attorney in Bangor for F.
Shaw & Bros, yesterday brought suit by di-
rection of the Boston counsel, George W
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
THE GREAT FATHER.

The Prssidens 1Eeets dis waras in the
Wild West-EAis Address and their
Reply.
FORT WAsHAKIE Wyo., Aug 9.-The
Presidential party have spent the day at Fort
Washakie preparatory tosetting out upon their
ride to the Yellowstone in the morning, the
President, Secretary Lincoln and Gen. Sheri-
dan returning call which the officers of the
post had made upon them the previous even
ing In accordance with the expressed wish of
Subsistence, one OF the Arapahoe Chiefs, his
people were afforded an opportunity Of calling
upon the President at three o'clock in the af-
ternoon Shortly before that hour they gath
cred on the plains to the number Of about 500
warriors mounted upon their handsome pom
les They dashed forward in line for about
thousand yards to point near which the Pres
ldent stood awaiting them. The column then
halted, and several of the chiefs dismounted
and approached him. Among them were
Washskie, the remarkable Chief of the She
shones, from whom this post takes its name,
and Back Coal, Chief of the Arapahoes. The
President then thanked his visitors for calling
on him and congratulated them on their fine
appearance. lie assured them of his interest
IN their welfare and OF his satisfaction upon
hearing OF their exemplary conduct and their
pursuits. His address was interpreted to the
Shoshones by q member OF their tribe, and to
Arapahoes BY one one Of their number, who
who was educated ot the Carlisle School The
Chiefs then shouted in their respective tribes
what had been said to them by their Great
Father and the announcement was received
with demonstrations of approval. Both
Washakie and Black Coal made pertinent re-
plies. IheY thanked the President for houor-
Ing thenk n visit, and avowed their pur-
poses flying at peace with the whites, ,Eand
adopting as rapidly as possible their customs
and manner OF life. Their addresses, as in ter
preted, were full OF expressive metaphors and
were positively eloquent. The Arapahoes' in
interpreter found no little difficulty in making
ing himself understood, His efforts were
readily recorded by Capt. Clarke of Gen. Sber-
idan's staff, who has thoroughly mastered the
beautiful and ex presslve sign language, which
is the only method Of communication of the
two tribes, and in their intercourse with the
whites Supplies the place of speech. Sharp
Nose then brought forth an Indian pony, and
placing the bride insthe Presidents hands, he
presented the handsome animal to him for the
use OF his daughter. Gifts OF moccasins and
eggings were made to the members OF the
party. Then followed war dance in which
twenty young Shoshone braves took part
Eight beat the drum and chanted weird song
to excite the efforts of their fellows. Some OF
the dancers were nearly naked, their skins be-
ing painted with various colors. Others were
gaily dressed in fiashily colored costumes, no
two OF which We're alike. Some were orna-
mented with beads, feathers and every kind of
Indian ornament, the dance afforded great en-
tertainment to the party.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11

LAWRENCE, Aug 10.-A special meeting of
the stockholders OF the Boston & Northern
Telephone Co. was held this morning to take
action on the proposed consolidation. The
New England companies ballet gave 5214
votes, all in favor of consolidation.
LOWELL, Mass, Aug 10.-The Bay State and
Suburban Comps met this afternoon. The
Bay State was represented by 1866 shares,
which were cast unanimously for cons0lida-
ton. The Suburban was represented by 1899
shares, which were also cast unanimously for
consolidation.
The contract for the sale Of The Weston
Electric Light Company's plant to the Middle
sex American Electric Light Company was
signed to-day, the Middlesex company laying
$4,000 for the entire plant, which includes
new brick building and 10000 horse power
Corliss engine. The Middlesex has no COM
petition now, and has closed a contract with
this city to furnish fifty lights on the public
streets.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. 10.-At a meet
ing of the Southern Massachusetts, Telephone
Company in this city to-day, at which 1749 out
OF 1000 shares were represented, it was uDani-
mously voted to consolidate with the other
companies in New England, and the board of
directors was authorized to take the necessary
steps in that direction.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11

rested with the Democrats, and their success
depended upon the defeat of the Republican
party. A Democratic Governor Of Ohio in
1888 meant Democratic President in 1894,
A State central committee of seven was ap-
pointed, with power to appoint subcommittee
in the several counties.
Resolutions were adopted that there are
rights in every free government beyond the
control OF the State, and government ignor-
ing them was q depotism. That money exact
ed under the Scott and Russell bills was le-
galized extortion and robbery; the Scott bill
was conceived in demagogism, passed under
false title, and hyporcritical pretence to reg
ulate the evils Of the liquor traffic; it was I'M
lust, pernicious and an abuse of the legislative
power for corrupt political purposes; was un-
warranted and tyrannical with no bassonwhich
an assessment can be made, and its attempted
passage was monstrous; that all classes of
persons were interested in warning against the
Scott law which otherwise will result in the
undermining of all domestic institutions of
the country; that IN consequence Of the afore-
said action Of the Republican party the asso-
citation should act with the Democracy par
ticularly in the coming campaign.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
Maine Bee Keepers.

The quarterly meeting of the Maine Bee
Keepers Association was in session at Angus
ia yesterday. The treasurer reported bal
ance in the treasury. The president, f. o.
Addition of Dexter, reported that prelimin-
airy meeting had been held in Ststson for the
purpose of organizing Bee Keepers Society
in Penobscot county. The organization is to
be perfected at a meeting soon to be held in
Cornish. Steps are being taken to organize
societies in Somerset and Aroostook counties.
Mr.. Weston spoke of the success of the West
ern Maine Bee Keepers Association; two we'll
attended meetings have already been held
The next meeting viii be held in Auburn on
the 29th inst.
The meeting finally adjourned yester-
day afternoon. The attendance was not
large, but it has been a very profitable session,
Most Of the time was occupied iu the reading
of papers and in discussion. Twenty new
members were added. Measures were taken
towards fixing prices at which Maine honey
should be sold. The next annual meeting will
be held in Lewiston the second Thursday of
Eehruarv
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
Terraris,,, H. sou,l, carolina.

CHARLESTON, Aug. 10.-The sheriff of Lex
ington county has arrested five whits men,
charged with recent outrages committed in
that county. Additional warrants have been
issued. Acting under instructions from the
governor, the sheriff has summoned strong
posse, and will make things hot for the out
laws. Particulars of recent outrages show an
alarming state of things in the disturbed sec
ton. On the night OF July 26 party of Stock
law opponents, with blackened faces and wear
ing masks, went to Charles Hutto's residence
in Bull Swamp, set fire to and burned his barn,
crib and fodder-house, with contents, and also
his fencing. While the burning was in prog
ress they fred into his dwelling, wounding
Mrs. Hutto in the leg, and turned his stock out
on his crops. They then went to Jehu Hutto s
house, took him cut, put sacks over his head
and arms, fred pistols over his head, gave him
severe whipping, and under pain of
death exacted a promise that he would
tear down his fences and allow his
neighbours cattle to run at large upon his
premises, The arrest of the incendaries will
probably prevent further outrages in that sec
tion, although there is great discomfort in ma
ny quarters.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
FOREIGN.
rhe Rebellious ou,breal., in spain.

LONDON, Aug. 10.-Particulars of the revolt
of the Spanish garrison in the province of Le-
rida, show that it was headed by lieutenant
colonel. The outbreak occurred at o'clock
Thursday morning. The guards were not mo-
Tested by the insurgents, and remained in their
barracks. The rebels expelled the military
governor Of the town. A large force OF troops
is marching to Leo de Urgel, TO repress the out
break In consequence OF the outbreaks in
Spain, frustrating great bull operations in
Spanish stocks by Madrid speculators various
dealers and bankers in Madrid and Paris are
LETT with claims for uncovered differences
amounting TO about 100000. Great agitation
prevails. The situation is serious A small
revolt among penitentiary prisoners in Santan-
der was quickly suppressed. Ten hattalions
and six batteries have been sent to Leo de Ur-
gel.
Bremen 20 Enter the ZoIIverein.
LONDON, Aug. 10.-The Exchange Telegraph
Company announces that the Senate of Bre-
men has concluded convention with the Ger
man government, providing for the entry of
that city into the Zollverein;
O'HerIihy Released.
LIVERPOOL, Aug 10.-O'Herlihy, who on
the 8th inst. was acquitted of treason and felo-
ny, but detained to answer further accusations,
was to-day arraigned in court on charge of
conspiracy to murder. The Grown offered no
evidence against the prisoner and the jury
acquitted him. Thereupon he was released
Emperor William.
BERLIN, Aug. 10-The Emperor William
has arrived at the imperial residence at Babels-
berg.
Where Carey Was Killed.
LONDON, Aug. 10.-Further particulars, just
at hand, of the murder of James Carey, the
Phoenix Park informer, by O'Donnell, on
board the steamer Melrose, in South African
waters, show that the shooting took place when
the vessel was II miles from land.
A Distinguished Missionary Dead.
LONDON, Aug. 10.-The latest news from
South Africa confirms the report received last
week that Rev. Robert Moffat, author of the
History of Missionary LaDors in South Afri-
Ca" is dead The first report stated that the
celebrated missionary had been murdered by
the sayages, among whom he had been laboring
The present advices do not make it clear
whether he was murdered or died natural
death. The latter is probably the case, as Mr..
Moffatt was over so yearssof age. The deceased
was the father-in-law of DIR. Livinstone, and
had translated the Psalms and the entire New
Testament into the language of the Bechuan-
ans, among whom he had resided for many
years.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11

however, is to be expected, owing to the season
of year and the want of confidence which
seems to prevail. The crop prospect is, low
or so good, and the stocks of merchandise in
retail hands so limited that the general neces-
sty for increased activity is evident Prepara-
tions for the autumn trade are well adyaced,
and for legitimate business the prom ise certain
ly unsatisfactory.
The failures for the week have not been sig
nifcant of any peculiar danger in the condi-
tion of legitimate traders. II is true that the
disasters reported are, in some respects, mark
ed in character, but they are the result of spec
ulative movements or unwise expansion in un-
realizeable assets. The general business tone
of the country, so far as the interchange of
products is concerned, seems to be even more
healthy and promising than at any time since
the commencement of the year. There were
1872 business failures throughout the United
States and Canada, reported TO r. g. Dun &
Co. during the past seven days, the same num-
Der as last week. The New England States
had %; the Middle States 49, Western So;
Southern 80; Pacific 16; New York City 10;
and Canada and the Provinces II. Total 1872
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
The Colby Railroad Bill.

The Colby bill as reported to the New
Hampshire house Of Representatives is con-
siderably different from the original draft. In
the section providiing that two or more rail-
road corporations may unite and form new
corporation there is added these words:
provided that the rates for fares and freights
existing Aug. !, 1888. shall not be increased on
any part of the road of said new corporation"
Section seventeen provides, among other
things, that nothing in this act shall impair
the right of the State to hereafter take any, or
all, of the reads that may be leased or united
under it according TO the provisions of their
several charters or the general laws of the
State. The following new section is added
Railroad corporations created by the laws Of
other States operating roads wiohin this State shall
have the same Iights for the purpose of operating
leasing uniting with other roads, if created by
the laws of this State
There are also additional clauses relating to
the consolidation of roads, and which provide
that any stockholder, bondholder or person
holding lien on the property of either COM
pany may apply to the Supreme Court to de-
termine whether the public good requires the
union of such corporations. The section as
amended reads as follows
'Said corporation may fix the amount of its
poratfon to a common basis, but the capital stock
of said corporation shall not exceed the aggre-
gate capital stock of such corporations at the time
of such union"
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
GEEzgFaR GEzgg lA a2ER2ERRs PRICE THREE CENTS

Morse, against Lewis +. Stratton, sheriff Of
Penobscot county, to recover damages for the
attachment by his deputy, Geo. s. Kneeland,
of Lincoln of the bark at Kingman. The ac-
tion is returnable to the Circuit Court of the
United States which convenes in this city on
Sept. oath. The suit is brought for $4,000,
which includes the value Of the bark and extra
damages caused by the attachments preventing
the running of the tanuery. The amount of
bark attached at Kingman is from $500 10
1900 cords. The Kingman tannery is now
suspended. 1t is the second largest in the
world. 1t comprises 800 yats, and on an aver
ages 40 hides are in each vat in process of
tanning. A suit similar to that against Sheriff
Stratton will be brought against Sheriff john
son of Aroostook county, because of an attach
ment having been made by his deputies at
Houlton and Bancroft.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 10.-The board of
directors of the suspended First National Bank
adopted a resolution at their meeting this
morning to double the stock of the
bank to $800,0O0 instead of 100000, pro-
vided a syndicate headed by Messrs Depauw
and English, was formed to take the manage
ment and controlling amount of the stock.
A paper was drawn to this effect, which was
signed by all the dire tors. Both banks are
still closed.
A Chicago despatch says that prices are
steadily but slowly declining, owing to financial
disturbances at Indianapolis.
Other banks held meetings and offered to
help the First National
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-11
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
nfBTBoRoLoGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FouR
HOURS,

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. G.
August IL, / A. NJ
For New England,
Generally fair weather, stationary or lower
barometer, nearly stationary temperature,
winds mostly northessterly.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is highest in tho Gulf of St.
Lawrence, lowest in Colorado. The tempera-
ture remains nearly stationary in all districts.
Local rains have fallen in tho Middle States
Tennessee and Ohio valley, elsewhere general
ly fair weather prevails. Winds are north to
east in New England, Middle :and South At
lantic States; southerly in the Missouri valley,
elsewhere they are variable. Fair weather is
indicated Saturday and Sunday in New Eng
land. Middle, South Atlantic and Gulf States
and Lake region, with no decided change in
the temperature. 1t will rise slightly.