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The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
The Coaneclicut Convcnsion.

NORWICH, Conn, Dsc. 27.-Ths convention
of Colored citizens of Connecticut was held to-
day, to consider tho civil rights question. The
chairman delivered an address of welcome.
The committee on credentials reported; Hart
ferd, Mer den, New London, Woodbury., Nor
walk, Norwich, Brooklyn and other towns
were represented. a permanent organization
was Termed with Walter II. Burr of Norwich,
president; J. A. Rawley of Hartford, secretary;
and half dozen vice presidents. After an sd-
dress by Mr.. Burr, resolutions were adopted,
among them being the following:
Resolved, That we further recommend strict
adherence Fto the principles of the Republican
party ss the surest means to obtain our civil
and political rights.
Resolved, That we express our heartfelt
thanks to those men who have championed cur
cause in the United States Congress, regarding
the 18th and 14sh amendment.
The convention consisted of about so deleg-
ates. An executive committee of one from
each town in the State was ordered
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
THE COLORED MEN.
Of tl.eir staae Conrensi

DOinss Of their State Convention i'm Ohio.
COLUMBUS, O., Dee 27.-At yesterdays ses-
sion OF the State Convention of colored men,
resolutions were adopted to petition the Legis-
lature to pass laws for their protection; TO re-
peal all the old statutes against them; to i'm
prove the facilities for toe education Of colored
youth, and asking both State aud national aid
for colored schools; recommending co-opera-
ion among eolored people by the formation Of
joint stock companies in business; thanking
Senator Edmunds for his Civil Rights bill and
Jnstice Harlan for hi dissenting opinion; and
recommending the appointment of a State
committee of one from each Congressional dis.
trict to perfect plan for the protection of the
interests Of colored citizens and the organiza-
ton throughout the State OF civil rights
leagues. A State committee was selected to
proceed with The task of organiZation
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
Much colder, clearing weather, brisk and
high westerly winds, rising barometer.
Cautionary off-shore signals are ordersdlfron,
Macon to Section z, and cautionary signals a.
Eastnort
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
HILL

Gen. VIM. Tufts, an old resident of Farm
ington, nov in his ninetieuh year, broke his
thigh bone Saturday. Owing to his extreme
age the thigh has not been set.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

Name of the
Baking Powders

says:
ST regard all alum powders as very unwhole-
some. Phosphate and Tartaric Acid powders
hberate their gas too freely in process of bak-
ing, OF under varying climatic changes suffer
deterioration"
DR.. Il. A. Mott, the former Government
Chemist, after careful and elaborate exam
ination of the various Baking Powders of COM
merce, reported to the Government in favor of
the ROYAL Brand
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

A private despatch from Hanover, Germany,
states that Col. Henry r. Rathbone had
killed his wife and then committed suicide.
The deceased were connected with two OF the
most prominent families in Albany, N. Y,
Mrs. Rathbone vas daughter of United States
Senator Ira Harris.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
Corps No. 8. Thesf0llowipg officers we're elect

Corps No. 8. The;fol owing officers we're elect
ed aud installed:
President-Mrs. Lucy p Sleerer
s. v. President-Mrs. Kate r. Jackman.
j. V, President-Mrs. Melissa A. Weber.
Secretary-Miss Mary L. Hanson.
Ireasurer-Mrs. Mary Eilchrest.
Chaplsin-Mrs. Mary 7. Caldwell
Conductor Mrs. Annie e Leavit.
Guard-Mrs Emeline Merry.
Business is dull Not as much numbering as
usual in this vicinity. Hay and grain plenty,
oats 45 cents cash, so cents trade, hay cheap.
Good hay can be bought for $5 per ton.
The annual election of officers of Post Az
burg Caldwell, G. A. r., No. 81, was held re-
Gently and the following officers chosen:
Commander Randall Galison
s. v. C.-Alfred CushmaD, Jr.
j. v. DR.. D. Collins.
Chaplain-H. @. Spooner.
Q. D.-N. o. Roberts.
Q. G.-Wm. Gilchrest.
@. NIB. w. Curtis.
Surgeon--O. @. Hanson.
The Post numbers about so members.
STRONG.
The annual examination and exhibition of
the May School occurred Thursday and Friday
week. The exercises were very interesting
and attended by large numbers of citizens from
this and neighboring towns. The school is
prospering finely and has large attendance.
The next term begins in February.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
SONS of Veterans.

MANCHESTER, Dec. 27.-An encampnent of
the first grand division of the Sons Of Veter-
ans met here this morning to form perma-
code OF bylaws.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
EAST WILTON.

Hiram Holt & Co.'s hay knife factory has
shut down for the present, on account Of low
water
Not only the streams, bnt springs and wells
are very low in this town, and many farmers
are obliged TO drive their stock long distances
20 s1atar Q
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
RELIGIOUS RIOT.
Terrible State OF Affairs at New
foundland.

Rumors that Troops and WAR Ship
mave Been Ordered from halifax
Four Persons KILLED, Eight NEorfalIy
and Twenty Slightly yvounded.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
The Insnne Aarlml,n,

Yesterday afternoon, the Governor and
Council gave hearing on Q very long petition
from the citizens Of Gray, for the pardon of
Augustus A. Black Of Gray, convicted of the
crime Of rape in January, 1874 and sentenced
to State Prison for the term of twenty years.
Rufus Berry one Of the deputy sheriffs OF Cum
bsrland county, appeared in Blacks behalf.
He urged his pardon on the ground that the
punishment was too severe. Black is alleged
to be peaceable and harmless fellow, non
conapos naentis, who was lnstigated to his
crime by another person who took advantage
Of Blacks imbecility to accomplish his own
purpose. Blacks friends make these claims
and urge he has been punished sufficiently.
The case has been before the Governor and
Ceuncil, some time, and definite action is ask
ed. 1t will be disposed of before the adjourn
ment of this session.
Councillors Cornish and Crockstt and Mrs.
Mia T. Whidden, wishing committee to the
Insane Asylum made their annual visit TO that
institution this afternoon.
The trustees of the Insane Hospital, with
the exception of Mr.. Manley. who was in Bos-
to, were holding their annual session at the
hospital today. They made tour OF the
wards. They will organize today.
Dedication of Friends, Church.
WINTHROP, Dec. 27.-The Friends church
at Bailesvilles Winthrop was dedicated today
with appropriate ceremonies. Leading clergy
men of the denomination were present from
various sections of the country. It is said to
be the finest Quaker church in America.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
THE MATNR STATE pRESs.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50 a
year; If paid in advance, $500 year
Advertisements inserted IN the sMAINE STATE
PRESS (Which has large circulation in every part
OF the Stae for 100 per square for first insertion
and DC cents per square for each subsequent nser-
ton.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co,
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

Between December 9TH and December 10Th,
the four children of Thomas A. and Emma b.
Smith, of Kennebunk have all died of diph-
liberia. The children, two boys and two girls,
were between three and nine years of age.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

Prof. f. G. Robinson of Bowdoin College
will lecture this evening before the students of
the Normal school on Common things as the
chemist sees them"
y pleasant episode of the Christmas enter
tainment of the Congregational society was the
presentation OF handsome gold watch to I.
Warren Merrill, Supt. of the Sabbath school.
by his many friends in town.
The chief engineer of the famous canti-lever
bridge Just completed across the Niagara river
al Suspension Bridge,wa Mr.. Edmund HAYES,
son OF Gustayus Hayes of FarmiDgton
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
Woolen MIN Burned.

LOWELL Mass, 27 The Eagle wooden mill
at West Chelmsford was burned tonight and
aid was asked from this city to save adjacent
boarding houses A steamer and hose carriage
responded. No particulars. The Eagle mills
were leased and occupied by L.. NJ. Herey q
Co.. manufacturers of fancy cassimeres, cloak
ings. cheyiots, &C., and employed about $50
hands.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec. &c. R. Coulant & Co.
fancy goods and notions, have failed for $780,
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
EaiIures in New York fer 1859.

New York, Dec. 27.-The number Of sched-
ules OF assignments filed in this city during the
year 1883, was 3I6. Total amount Of liabjIi-
ties coniaiued in these, $40 S57, ,841. AZ; nousi-
nal assets, SIT ,391 ,S67.42, and actual assets
$9,374 ALTO
The Providence ETaiIuPe.
Providence, r. l., Dec. 27.-The following
IS an exact statement of A. d. Smith & Co.
Daner held hy Provjdenoa banks.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
GEN. GRANT INJURED.

A Fall Upon the Sidewalk Severely I'm
jures His Left Leg-PrObabIe Confsne-
naent to tAe Eoutc fer Several Weeks.
New YORK, Dec. 27.-Gen. Grant, while
alghting from coupe at his residence on
Monday evening, slipped and fell on his left
side, sustaining a serious injury in the leg
about four inches below the hip joint. The
surgeons say that no bones ara broken and the
supposition is bruise OF the sciatic nerve has
been sustained. The General, Immediately
after the accident, was assisted to his bed,
where he has remained ever since, lying in one
position, on his back. While the injured leg is
most painful, the Generals health is otherwise
good and he is even comparatively cheerful I'M
der the cir a-nstances. The surgeons anticipate
nothing serious, but at the same time predict
that it will he several weeks before ther
patient will be able to leave his house.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

Il ia stated that Lord Ripon, Viceroy of In
dis, intends to have bill introdu ced in Par
lament providing for the dis-establishnent of
the English church in India.
Dragons stationed al village in the prov
ince of Volhynea, Poland, suddenly attacked
and plnndered the jews of the vicinity. The
Rabbi and several of his coRfreres have died
from injuries received.
Jean Baptiste Ccsron of Paris, Lesueur ar
ehitect and member of the Institute, is dead.
Two hundred students feeling offended by
an article in the Communist journal, Cri Dsi
Peuplo, in Paris, beseged the office Of that
paper Wednesday evening, and demanded a
retraction, but the editor refused.
A Suakim despatch of the 18th inst, states
that the rebels are menaciDg Riwaych, and an
Egyptian gunboat will embark the garrison
and inhahitantH
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
MAINE.


MeeazNS OF temperance Men.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 27.-There was meeting Of
temperance men in Joshua Nye's office today
for consultation in regard to the campaign for
the constitutional amendmen and other mat
ters. Among those present were b. W. Dunn
of WateryilIe. B. S. Kelly of Winthrop and e,
R. Drummoud.
The Governor aud Council.
The Executive Council gave hearing today
on pardon for Loring Griffin in Auburn jail
for larceny. He is under sentence of two years,
one Of which he has served out. 1t is asserted
as ground for his pardon that he is suffering
from an ulcer on his leg and other affections.
The matter was laid upon the table until to-
morrow forepaon.
Reports of Councillors Hatch ard Bolster as
visiting committee to the Reform School were
submitted. (dr. Hateh's report will be found
in another column.)
The Governor has appointed Hon Rufus
Primes Of Turner as one OF the committee TO
examine the Treasurer's accounts in place Of
Hon. John A. Waterman Of Gorham, who has
declined. The committee will commence their
laAGrg on tho 7til Of ,TaFtuarv.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
HOLLIS CENTRE.

On Tuesday afternoon MIR. T. j. Carle, Of
the firm Of Carle aud Cousens, Saco, was bad
IL kicked in the face at his fathers residence
ia Hollis Centre, by horse owned by a Mrs
Allen, of Saco. Six teeth were knocked out,
several broken of and some loosened, the up
per jaw bone broken, and the lower lip split
open 70 the chin. He was taken up for dead.
DR.. j. A. Fellows was called and il was over
an hour before he was restored to conscious
ness. He is now doing as well as could be ex-
pected although suffering extreme pain.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
nr. Parnell ana the Fri.h Partv.

DUBLIN, Dec. 27.-Immediately after the
Christmas holidays, Mr.. Parnell will hold a
series of conferences with his colleagues rela-
iseso the reorganization of the Irish party in
Great Britain and Ireland, and to the policy of
the party in the forthcoming session of Parla-
meDt.
The programme 4ef the Parnell party in
cludes county government without ex-oficio
authority therein on the part of the Grown
officers. 1t also includes legislation looking
towards the sale and parcsling of London cor
aoratione in Irish erAa tac
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
FINANCIAL.


Massachusetts Bank Passes Dividend.
BosToN, Dec. 27 The Union Market Ma
tional Bank Of Watertown, has voted to pass
its dividend, due Jan 1st, as conservative
measure. It is said rumors have been afoat
concerning tho financial integrity of the con-
cern, but the directors state that it's assets are
sufficient to meet all claims. The trouble has
been caused by the withdrawal OF President
Geo. N. Marsh, who owed the bank $4,000.
a careful Investigation of the securities is to
90 made, so the stockholders shall have clear
statement of the banks affairs, lis CAPITAL ia
5000 600 - Il
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
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The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
$500 REV ARD.

FEsHE City Ordinance provides that mo person
n without authority of the Municipal officers, or
from the Gas Light Company shall light or extin-
gulsh any Street Lamp, under penalty not less
than i've dollars, nor more than ten dollars for
each 0ifence.''
1hia ordinance will be strictly enforced and re-
ward of five dollars will be paid by the Gas Comma
ny for tho detection OF any person violating it.
BENZ. r. ANDREWS.
decl3dlm CITY Marshal
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

PARIs, Dec. 27.-It is reported that the gov
ernment has sent despatch by telegraph to
Admiral Courbet, urging him to follow up his
victory at Sontay with the utmost promptness
and energy compatible with prudence, Il is
expected that Admiral Courbet will make an
attack upon Hong Hoa, some twenty miles
above Sontay, before he will march. his forces
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
FIRES.
nargrars Canse a 900 900 Fire.

SARANAC, Mich, Dec. 27.-Early this morn
ing fire caused by burglars destroyed the
sgores of Thomas Taulker, funiture: c.. A.
Burbank, jewelry; Ronney & Hunter, boots
and shoes; Anderson 6 Walker, hardware: j
P Anderson, dry goods, and James Fl. Kill
more, groceries. Loss estimated at $50 900.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

General Grants injuries were less painful
tonight and he was resting comfortably at
late honr. His leg is very much swollen and
he will be unable to leave his bed for several
days to come.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
FOREIGN.


LONDON, Dec. 27.-Thsre appears 10 be a re-
vival OF the attempts to destroy life and
property by the use of explosives. Besides the
explosion at Birkenhead, on the night of the
25th, dynamite Cartridge was exploded in
Barrack street, Strahane, county Tyrone, yes-
terday, destroying the roof of house. A box
OF explosives, with fuse attached, has been
found On the track of the Great Western rail-
way, near Administer, Eng. Had train
passed over the box serious explosion would
have occurred.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
LATEST MARINE NEWS.
Fears of Disasters.


LIVERPOOL, Dec. 27-Soune anxiety is fell
here in regard TO the White Star line steamer
Celtic which is overdue
Fears of Esisasters.
HALIFAX. Dec. 27 Bark Lalla Of Amherst.
N. S., which left Philadelphia june 9Th with
petroleum for Hiogo, Japan, has not yet been
reported as arrived at her destination She
was OF 1899 tons register and carried a crew of
10 men.
1t is feared schooner Tiger of this port.
which left Areciho. p. r., October 23d, for
this port with a cargo Of sugar, has been Lest
with all on board.
Missing Steamer Heard From.
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Inteligence has Just been
received here of the arrival at Oporto, Portu-
gal, of 53 men who were on board the Belgian
steamship Plantyn Captain Scott, which
sailed from New York, November 11th, for
Antwerp and had not since been heard from.
They we're brought to that place BY the Brit
ish brig q. ID. IT., Captain Careaud, which
left Pashepiac, November 22d, for Oporto, and
T.
New YORK, Dec. 27.-The agents Of the
steamer Plantyn state that the vessel was in.
spected by the United States inspectors Just
previous 10 her departure from this port and
that she was furnished with RATS and boats
Sufficient to carry 300 persons. She had pre-
visions for l20 persons although she had on
board only q passengers and crow of 40
The agents are of the opinion that the So
persons landed at Oporto were all the brig G.
u: 4. could carry and the remaining eight
VIII be heard from on board some other vessel
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

A Livermore lad who had been absorbed In
dime novel reading told his mother the other
day that he thought he would ride the horse to
water, and so put on an overcoat and started.
He was missed, and when his father returned
at night be made search for him in the neigh
borhood, but could get no trace of him. The
search was extended and finally the boy on
horseback was traced through Hartford, Sum
ner and Paris to South Paris, where he was
found at the hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
GETTY ADVERTISEMENTS.
City of Portland d.

CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE. !
December 10, 1888.
10 tenants occupants and owners of buiEd-
Im%s or 10 5, regarding Snow amd Zee on
Sidewalks.
a ITENTION is hereby called to the Ordinances
IA OF the City. requiring Saoao and Ice to be re-
moved from the foottcays and sjdeocotkS within the
CITY shall instruct the police to note all viola
tons OF said ordinances and shall prosecute all per-
sons Ellltully neglecting to comply with the same
dec2od BEN J.F. ANDREW City Marshal
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 27-Some anxiety is fell
here in regard TO the White Star line steamer
Celtic which is overdue.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-28
NEW v1NYARD.
SHERMAN MILL,

Mr.. and Hrs. Hannibal Hunter celebrated
the 25th anniversary of their weddin ing day on
the 18TH Seventy-fve friends were present,
and many valuable presents were left.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-28
A FooTLIGHT QUEENS BoUDoIR
What One Hears About the Ladics,ot
the Court of THESIS.

Sarah Jewett doesn't believe in crimp-
ing her hair. She has very nice hair OF
her own, Of a soft, wavy texture, and she
has been told that any extra manipula-
ton with hot irons would make her bald
at forty-fve. Kate Claxton has the fin
est hair in the theatrical profession, and
it is her special pride. The color is a
dark, rich auburn, and it falls below her
waist. If Kate Claxton gives way to any
particular vanity 1t is her hair, at which
she will sometimes spend two hours be-
fore the glass of a morning, brushing,
combing and plating these luxuriant
~tresses.
Rosa McAllister is q rather pretty
young woman of twenty-seven or so, who
in preference to occupying any secondary
position in a large city prefers to be a
star al the west, Recently she has been
touring in Dakota. During the trip she
was Joined by one of the partners of a
large house in Duluth, and out of this a
local editor made a sort of Langtry-
Gebhard episode. But the merchant in
question was a different sort of man. He
straightway came back and had a battle
royal with the editor. 1t seems the lover
militant had advanced some money to
Miss McAllister to carry ON her company
and went on simply to see about his bust
ness affairs. Now the two have become
engaged and the wicked editor is covered
with confusion.
Rose Coghlan il now on her way to
| California and nothing does she regret
more than being obliged to leave her
pretty fiat on Fiftieth street which, from
the parlor in the front to the kitchen in
the back, is a marvel of taste and pschust,
Coghlan is very methodical. Three years
ago she made q horse and brougham by
her benefit. She puts so much of hel
salary of 1926 away for that every week
so much for rent, 80 much for dress, 81
much for living and the rest goes straight
into bank. BY no possibility does sh'
ever overstep any of these separate ex
penditures. She hates travelling because
she says it is stuify. She can conceive
nothing worse than a Pullman car. TIT
meals as a rule are very bad, and it dis
arranges all her habits. Rose is getting
a bit old maidish.
One of our hospitals Qet us hope it vii
be the eternal Hamnemann) is trying L
get up a diamond exhibition for som,
time next winter, and all those who owl
fine parures are TO be asked To lend thei
gems to the cause Of charity. Madam
|, Patti and Madame Janauschek are OK
pected TO aid the enterprise by lendin
, their precious carbonate. No privat
lady, i believe, has any parure to equa
! either Of these,
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-28

MANHOOD Positively Restored in from two to 10
WI days by Mexican Vegetable CORRECTION. For
particulars address San Meteo Medical Co. p. o. Box,
21sl, st. Louis, No. j~e1l-d&w-2m