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The National tribune., 1883-02-22
The Forty Dollar BIZ.

1t is hoped in these parts that Senators Mitchell,
Platt, Blair, Van Wyck and Chilcott, part of the
Committee on Pensions, viii agree on one bill and
withdraw the other before the Senate is allowed TO
vote on it. They should stand close to each other
in protecting the soldiers now in time of peace,
the soldiers did to protect them in time of war.
RUsHyILE, ILL. JAMES NJ. BREWER.
The National tribune., 1883-02-22
Pensions for 1872 Veterans.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives
has passed the bill granting pension of $40
and annuity of $l20 to soldiers and widows of
soldiers of the war of 1912. 1t is asserted that
these pensions will cost the State 100000 a
year.
The National tribune., 1883-02-22
Going to War without a Gun.

"Inclosed please find 81, for which you will
please send copy of THE TRIBUNE to Lyon Post,
No. 137, Eureka Springs, Ark. joined the Post
last night and found it without q TRrBUNE-might
just as well go TO without a gun. Lew w.
Metcalf, Eureka Springs, Ark.
The National tribune., 1883-02-22
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

The motion to suspend the rules and pass
the bill was defeated-yeas I62, nays S7-not
the necessary two-thirds.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
The Pacific Bank.

A despatch from Boston yesterday said that
a gentleman of Portland had expressed the
following opinions concerning the proposed
compromise in the Pacific Bank cases:
Creditors of the Pacific National Bank. hold
ing $!O0, 900, being nearly one-third of all the
banks liabilities, have already filed with the
American Loan and Trust Company their as.
sent to the compromise plan made public by
that company. The plan proposes comprom-
Use only of the litigation between the stock
holders, directors and creditors, covering up
nothing which is uncovered, and uncoverng
nothing which is covered, if there is anything
covered, leaving the receiver to work up the
assets for the benefit of the creditors. The di-
rectors side OF the story has never vet been
told to the public, but aside from this, no CARE
fal lawyer would value the chances of litiga-
ton against the directors at as much as $780,
0OO, which the plan proposes they shall pay.
The stockholders are advised by good legal tai.
ent that the last issue of stock is invalid, and
that the Comptroller's assessment cannot be
collected from the holders of more than the
hrst $500,O00 OF stock, even If the court does
not decide that the payment OF the assessments
made by the bank relieves the stockholders
from the Comptroller's assessment OF the
holders of this $500 900 of stock, the holders
OF at least $4,000 are probably unable to pay
anything, and the holders of much of the 9TH
or portions would be very much distressed If
compelled to pay; and it is easy to see the pro-
liabilities are very great, even if the receiver
obtains judgment against the stockholders,
which he cannot do in less than four years in
cases large enough to be taken to the Supreme
Court, still larger portion of the stockholders
will be in such condition that executions can.
not be enforced against them. Fifty thousand
dollars of the certificates OF deposit of the Pa
cidc National Bank, which had been listed BY
the receiver as valid, were sold or bid in on
,Ch ange in Boston, Sept. Goth, at 12a cents on
81, and this sale is practical demonstration
that the 20 per cent. guaranteed by this COM
promise is more than the claims against the
bank are worth in the market The amount
which the compromise plan asks the stockhold-
ers to pay is not much, if any, more than an
equivalent for The expense and anxiety of liti-
cation, and will, in connection with the other
features of the plan, undoubtedly yield the
creditors more than the lawsuits which are
pending and are threatened
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
Crocker 81 Dunn.

meeting of the creditors of Croker &
Dunn of Saccarappa, manufacturers of cotton
batting, who lately failed, was held at the Of
fee of A. W. Coomb,s Esq, yesterday after
noon OF the Indebtedness, $12, 600 is to Port
land and Saccarappa firms, and the balance to
creditors out of the State. The total liabilities
were reported at $31 ,OS1.3S, of which $4,000 is
secured and the balance unsecured and prefer
red. The gross assets are $22,775.29. The
cash value of the assets will not exceed
$2500.
Mr.. Coombs stated to the creditors that the
firm commenced business two years ago with
capital of $4,000. The merchandise account
shows gross profits of S5,395.60; merchandise
on hand $1,000; liabilities $31 ,OS1.3S making
total of $42, 476.98 to be accounted for. Mr..
COMBS statement accounted for it as follows:
The expense account on the ledger is $14,356 II
interest account $S20.98; profit and loss &C.
count $57.15; drawn by the partners $314610;
gross assets 1922 775.29; preferred debts, includ-
ed in liabilities but not shown on the ledger
S1169 80; other accounts S151.94. All these
sums added together give total of $42,476 98,
the exact amount to be accounted for.
The cause of the failure may be briefly stat
ed as follows: The firm had a capital OF So, 900
TO start with. They invested $4,000 in machin-
cry, leaving them $4,000 in debt. They put
themselves in the hands of commission mer-
chants and the manufactures have all been
locked up for advances, giving them no chance
to realize.
No offer of settlement was made by or in be-
half of the firm, but at thessuggestion of Mr..
Coombs committee was appointed to value
the assets and ascertain what disposition of
them can be made for the interest of all cred
itors. This committee will report at an ad-
iourned meeting of creditors to be held in
Boston, November Sd.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
2. M. G. A. State Convention.

The seventeenth annual State convention Of
Young Mems Christian Associations, which
opens tomorrow at 10 a. M, at Augusta at the
Green Street Methodist Church, promises to
be one of the most interesting and profitable
gatherings of the kind ever held in that city.
We republish the programme:
FRIDAY.
10A. M. Devotional exercises.
10.50-Organization.
1l-Reports from Associations.
PPM Praise service.
2.SO-"Association work in small towns d. F.
More, State Secretary of New Hampshire
3.15-"Work outside of the rooms I. 7. Halle
wood, Augusta
7-Praise service.
7.30-Welcome meeting.
s-Address, subject christian work.; Rev. G. d.
Lindsay, Portland
SATURDAY.
ga. M.-Devotional exercises.
9.1o-"The best plans of conducting business af-
fairs and securing financial success" H. P. Winter,
I0.15-"what has the public a right to expect
from an association" F. Fl. Beal, Augusta.
11.15-"Bible study necessary to successful
Christian work, j. A. Gauld, Bangor
PIP. M.-Praise service.
2.3o-Report of State canvass, Frank H. Jones,
Portland.
8 College work, o. L. Gile, Lewiston
Praise service.
7.3o-International work, E. Watkins, New
York city.
S-Addresses by delegates and others.
On Sunday afternoon and evening, union
meetings will be held in different churches.
Following is the list of delegates from the
Portland Association: A. G. Dewey, George
F. French, W. s. Corey, Rev. George D..
Lindsay, Il. 81. Burgess, f. A. Smith, Carl.
ton Kimball, "a. W. Shaylor, Fl. P. Winter,
T. G. Lewis, B. F. Kinds, J. F. Carney, Mr..
and Mrs John Russell, f. W. McKenpev.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
THE CoNaREaATIoNALIsTs.
Yesterdays Meeting Of the Cumberland
County Conference.

The 124th meeting OF the Cumberland Con-
ference of Congregational churches was held
yesterday with the Congregational church in
Gorham.
At o'clock a. M, organization was effected,
followed BY praise meeting.
The first topic for discussion was "The study
OF the Bible as means OF grace" which was
opened by John J. Gerrish and Rev. A. II.
Wright.
The second topic, what is it to be spiritual
~ minded" was opened by Revs. S. W. Adri-
ance and F. Southworth.
AT p. m. the conference sermon was preach
ed by Rev. Frank T. Bayley of Portland. This
was followed by the Lords Supper, and dis
cussion on "Giving," participated in by John
M. Gould, Rev. e. s. Tead, W. S. Dana, Rev.
DR.. Warren and others.
After the Communion service woman g
meeting was held in the vestry.
At. p. m. all united in praise meeting of
half an hour. The subjects for evening dis.
cussion were: "What is the secret of good
prayer meeting9" and abiding in Christ the
condition of bearing much fruit" Both cler-
gy and laymen participated freely in all the
discussions of the meetings, and much devout-
ness was manifested.
Resolutions of high commentator were
passed relative to the recent action of the
Maine Central railroad with regard to running
Sunday trains.
The next meeting of the Conference, in JAN
uary, will be held in State street church, at
Portland,
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
A Lively Time.

Mr.. Charles E. Warwick owns lot of land
ut the corner of Federal and Church streets.
Monday he was digging upon this lot, search
ing for an old line wall which is buried little
below the surface. Mr.. Erasmus P. Doyen,
whose house is next to Mr.. Marwick's lot,
came out and objected to Mr.. Warwick dig
ging SO near his premises. Quite a war of
words ensued and Doyen retired to the house.
and Mr.. Warwick resumed his digging. Short
ly after steam of Sebago struck Mr. Warwick
in the back, from hose run out of Doyen's
window, completely drenching him. He went
to the window and closed the outside blinds,
when Ratchet was thrown out at him. This
he threw back into the house and succeeded in
closing the window and blinds when pail Of
hot water was dashed out ON him from another
window. This caused him to beat hasty re-
treat from his own land and later he made
complaint at the police station. Yesterday
morning Doyen was summoned before the
court TO answer to charge of assault.
Mr.. Warwick said that he did not want to
punish Mr.. Doyen, nor put him to any expense
but he wanted an assurance from him that he
would not modest him, Warwick, when he was
upon his own premises. He owned the land
and claimed the privilege of working upon it
without molestation. Doyen gave the desired
assurance and was discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
Brief .Iottinrs.

1t was brisk Northeast storm Yesterday.
and considerable rain fell. Mercury 400 at
sunrise, 43o at noon. 400 at sunset.
john Nelson had coat stolen from his
boarding house on Fore street
The alarm struck yesterday morning for one
session of the public schools, owing TO the rain
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
will give ball and concert at City Hall, Nov.
22d.
Mr.. l.. L. Lincoln, superintendent of the
Buckfeld & Rumford Falls railroad, has
moved his family to this city.
Mr. John d. Ross celebrated his 18th birthday
at his residence on Everett street Monday, and
was presented with handsome testimonial
The class of 's3, Deering High School, will
have reunion this evening at the residence of
Miss Cora A. Varney.
E. Q. Shaw had pocket book containing six
i've dollar bills, stolen from him, 30 he reports
at the police station.
Some miscreant the other night upset the
two large stone vases on Lincoln Park, and
one Of them was badly broken.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra arrived on
the O'Clock train last night, took supper at
the Falmouth and returned to Boston on the
Pullman train.
A large hound, belonging to Mrs. Mcdonald
on Pine street, attacked horse yesterday and
bit large piece from his breast, inflicting a
bad wound.
The twenty-one vaults and safes in the new
First Nations Bank building will cost $97,-
900. The vault in the building now occupied
by the bank was put in by the same contrac-
tors, and cost but $1,000.
The alarm from box q eaily YESTERDAY
morning was CAUSED by the breaking down of
the stove funnel in j. II. VOLTS clothing store,
corner of Franklin and Middle streets. The
damage was immaterial.
The widow Of the late Deacon erie died yes
terday. having survived her husband but
few weeks. She had a psralytic shock soon
after her husbands death, and she never re-
covered from it.
The Advertiser says: ''Ex-Mayor W. L.
Putnam, Conservative Democrat, was asked
II he would vote for Gov. Butler for President.
No was the prompt response, I'll never vote
for man who tries to run an office by black
mail.''
lions Advocate says that funds are coming
in for the Baptist free bed in the Maine Gener-
al Hospital. 1t is hoped that each Baptist
church in the State will be represented on the
subscription list. Money can be sent to the
Rev. j. McWhinnie or to the editor of the
Advocate.
An Argus reporter thinks he has met with
Charlie Ross in this city. The young man
says be was shut up in big house, WASH t al
lowed to play with other children, lived in
Winterport three years, was taken to Brazil,
and finally escaped from Jesse James, who
had him in charge. Tuesday was a bad day
for locals. Mr.. Ross telegraphs that the story
Ia an old one, which he hunted up and explod-
ed long ago.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
Railway Notes.

The Canadian Pacific Railway receipts for
the first week this month were $130O00, an
increase of $6S, 900 over the same period last
year.
The trustees of the bondholders of the
South Eastern Railway Company, now in
control of the road, have called for tax of s
per cent. on the bondholders generally, to pay
off the arrears of wages due the laborers on the
line.
The Grand Trunk Railway report, issued last
weeks, shows net revenue balance for the
half year of s2o1, 200. The payment of the
fall guaranteed dividend on Great Western
shares leaves a net balance of a43,000 for adj
justment at the end of the year. As COM
pared with last year the gross receipts of the
past six months show an increase of nearly 10
per cent The per centage of working ex-
penses to receipts is about q per cent. lower,
while the net receipts show an increase of 10
mar cent.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25

The property of the Company consists of $500
head of cattle, houses. six ranches, controlling
twenty miles Of river front, which controls 20O,-
600 acres of land, houses corras and other build
ings necessary to conduct the business located in
Tonic Basin, centre part of Arizona Territory.
It has long been known that the raising OF Cattle
in Texas, NewMexico, Arizona and other States and
Territories of the great west is and for many years
has been immensely profitable and the fame of the
Cattle Kings is world wide. Starting with small
means, these men within a comparatively short
time, attained positions in the World of business
and finance rivalling the famous Bonanza Kings of
the Pacific Coast. Their success shows the results
of intelligent and perseverng efforts and the short
time which has been necessary for the achievement
of that success proves concusivey that investment
made ia the cattle business rarely fails of returning
ratio of profit fairly astonishing to those not fa-
miliar with the resources of the great west. And
the almost absolute certainty with which the profit
can be relied upon, will at commend this class
of investment to anyone who viii take the trouble
to study the history of Stock in the western portions
of the United States, and more particularly Texas
New Mexico and Arizona. Capital invested in cattle
will return larger per centage of interest than is
returned by any other legitimate investment and at
the same time be free from the risks and uncer-
tainties usually attending highly remunerative or
speculative business.
No safer investment could be offered
The management of the Company's affairs is in
the hands of parties whose long experien renders
them familiar with all details and emi9ently fit
ted to conduct the enterprise with success.
From the earnings each year after payment of
expenses the holders of the preferred stock are to
receive dividend of per cent, three per cent
to be placed in the contingent fund and the balance
to be divided among the holders of the common
stock.
1000 shares of the preferred stock par value S25,
is now offered for subscription at par. Each four
shares subscribed for entities the subscriber to two
(2) shares of the common stock. Subscription book
will be opened Monday, Oct. 22d. and remain open
till Saturday, Dec. 8, 1888, at the office of Wood
bury g. Moulton, Bankers, cor Middle s. Exchange
streets, Portland.
Subscriptions will be called for Monday Nov. g.
Send to Woodbury. g. Moulton, or W. S. Eaton.
for prospectus giving tull information Those wish
ing to subscribe who reside out of the city can do so
by addressing Woodbury. & Moulton.
oct22d1m4p
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
A Filial Daughter.

The Times says San old lady who lives on
Pool street, Biddeford, fell very sick and was
removed to her daughters home in Portland.
Her illness was SO serious that she made will
in which she transferred all her property to
her daughter. Contrary to expectation, how
ever, she recovered her health and the proper
ty transferred to her daughter is now refused
to be given up and her daughter also refuses
to support her mother. She has obtained
oounsel and intends to bring suit for the
recovery of her property"
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Portland-Edward r. Staples to James E.
Ksnnard real estate. Consideration 5000.
Cape Elizabeth-Estate of Elizabeth W.
Thomas to Ephraim G. Webster, land. Coz
sideration ST.
Gorham-Cyrus B. Clay to Emelne A. Saw
yer, land. Consideration $240.
Brunswick-David FL. Mitchell to Ellen A.
Mitchell, land and buildings. Consideration
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
FOR SALE.

VERY desirable real estate on Middle street. for
sale at a great bargain. The lot being 80
feet on Middle street, by 100, containing about
IL 900 square, on the corner of Middle and Chat
ham streets. A 21a story brick building, with
by 80, next Middle street, three wooden stores
aud stable in rear this lot is Sc feet by 100. 2M
story brick house on Chatham street. No. 8, lot 85
by 40. This property is sure to increase In value
it is in the of the city and can be used for
houses or stores; This property will be sold at a
great bargain as the owner is about to leave the
State.
Terms to suit purchaser. Inquire of
JOHNC. PROCTOR,
sep3eod3m No. 80 Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
Free Historical Lectures.

10 the Editor OF the Press.
A series of free lectures on history is being
given every evening this week in Union Hall,
81 Free street, by Mrs. M. McKinstry Of
Canada. These lectures comprise the history
of the great nations of the Earth from the be-
ginning. and are very interesting and instruc-
tive. The speaker shows a remarkable ac-
quaintance with the past ages. having made
these subjects special study, and her manner
OF presen ting them is very graphic and enter
tanning. Young and old are alike interested.
On Tuesday evening she gave the history to
the fall OF Baby Ion. Last night her theme
was the Dominion OF Persia and the times of
Cyrus. Tonight will be given the Grecian
Conquest, with the life and times of Alexan-
der the Great, and the philosophers of those
days On succeeding evenings will be given
Roman history and that of more modern dates,
together with the wonderful fulfiIlment of the
Word of Jehovah. These lectures are Illus
trated by charts, and are free to all. ***
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25

DR.. o. FITZGERALD, Natures Wonderful
Physician and Surgeon, will be at Falmouth
Hotel, Friday and Saturday, Oct 26th and
9th, when he will examine all who may call
on him, and illustrate the deep and marvellous
insight into the human system which has
bafaed the greatest medical skill of the age
All examinations tree of charge oc22d6t
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
Eastern Railroad.

The Eastern Railroad will run another ex-
custom to Boston, Thursday, November LIST.
Tickets for the round trip are placed at $3.50,
and will be good on any train to Boston No
vember 1st and returning November LIST, I'd or
I'd. The American institute Fair gives notice
that II will close November Sd snd this will DO
the last excursion from Portland for the sea-
ssRi
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
portlano montgomery GUARDS.

Chandler has prepared an entirely new pro
gramme for the concert tonight City Hall
will be brilliantly lighted by electricity and
the order OF dances has been prepared in
splendid style. The members are selling
tickets by the score and this event will be one
of the events of the season of 1873.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25

A young man is soliciting aid in the upper
part of the city. representing that his fingers
were taken off atthe machine shop Of the For
est City Refinery last spring. That he met
with an accident is evident, but we are in
formed on good authority that it did not occur
at the Refinery. When false statement is
made, as in this case the public will naturally
conclude that the man is an impostor.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25

HUB PUNCH is most important addition to
the good things which stock the larder of
clubs. hotels and private families. On all
festal occasions it affords most delightful
stimulus to social intercourse. Buy of Grocers,
Druggists or Wine Merchants
nc22 NJ III Ipr...
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
neatb Of Cantain Mabonev.

G. M. Stanwood & Co, of this city, received
a telegram yesterday afternoon from F. Ytur-
ria, dated Brownsville, Texas, October Oath,
stating that the schooner 81. A. Hatey," D,
J. Mahoney, master, arrived at Brazos, Goth
inst, with the captain sick, and that he died
yesterday morning. No further particulars.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
Accidents.

Tuesday afternoon at Delano's planning mill
a man named Griffin, who had just commenc-
ed work, bad his left hand badly laeerated and
the thumb and iore6pger broken by coming in
cantaet with circular saw,
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
..ThF&w

CALL at 199 Middle street and try the Health.
Lift, and see the ONLY Pure Pine Hygienic
Mattress. The health-lift will do you good, and
you will buy no other mattress after you have
seen the one manufactured by j. Fl. Gaubert.
oct23 DIFF
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
SEE HERE.

Nan show any one in want of nice residence
~ great bargains at Gorham Village.
One story house, 81, and stable, acre of land,
30 fruit trees. nice water.
One Q story house, new, never has been 90
cupied very nice lot 60x115 fruit trees, currants
&c. nice water. Send for plans and descriptions to
G. ID. WEEKS, Auc. and Real Estate Agent.
Gorham, Me.
ER-Houee lots for Sa jy3ldtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
CITY AND VICINITY.


+. Q. BAILEY & Co will sell at auction at
~ O'Clock to-day at salesroom Tailor's stock
OIL wooens, clothing, &c. See notice in auction
column.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
TO LET.
Store Nos. liz &l19 Middle st.

flELOW the Post Office where all the large
ID Wholesale Jobbing Houses are located, in dry
goods Fancy and other Glasses of goods. Fitted up
with two Counting rooms, Brick and Iron Safe E1e-
vator, Counters Tables, Gas and Water, with light
and airy basement all in perfect repair Heated by
furnace. Inquire of H. E, THOMPSON 164
Brackett st. where the keys maybe found.
oct2 diff
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25

At a BARGAIN.
A VERY desirable two story house in the west
"A ern part of the city; first class location;
of a home, large new furnace hot and cold water
upon both floors; ten rooms with bath room. For
to N. S. GARDINER, SO Exchange st. sep2edtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
FOR SALE.
House For Sale.
For Sale,

IN tate of Mrs. Sarah Turkey For particulars
apply to e. II. TRoWBRIDGE, 81 Mechanic st.
Oet23 diff
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25
TO LET.

House NO. 175 State Street,
RURNIsHED Or UNFURNIsHED,
OR
The rooms will be rented separately
This house is In complete order throughout and Is
one of the best in the city and not be surpassed
as regards location. Inquire Of L. d. NJ Sweat 225
Middle or 103 Spring St. oct6dtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-25

The BEST JUDGES concede "Sweet Bouquet
the front rank in Cigarettes.