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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
RENTz-sANTLEY.

The Rentz-Santley troupe will be at Port
land Theatre tonight. The Boston Globs says
of the company: Always welcome, because
appreciated for their excellent talent, the pres
ent company, under the management of Fred
Wilson, is, If anything, superior to its prede-
cessors. The opening number, the drawing
room reception, proved very welcome. Ele-
CANT costumes were displayed, and the inging
OF Woodson and Buckley and various me M
bers of the company, drew forth repeated en-
cores. Dutch Daley, always funny; Woodson
and Bennett, sketch artists of merit Miss An
ME Boyd, vocalist; the Jeal Sisters we'll
known here, in juggling, etc.; Billy Buckley,
in new specially; Smith and Daley, song and
dance artists; Harry Morris, the motto vocal
ist; and the Hughes, in the "Masquerade
Ball., combine to make most original and
excellent entertainment without the closing
burlesque extravaganza, "Don Jose, the Span
ish DUDE" which should be seen to be appre-
ciated.
George R. Lambe, late performer at Port
land Lyceum, started theatre comique in
Taunton, on Monday evening last, with eight
performers, whom he brought from Boston.
Friday night he skipped, leaving the troupe
stranded and all bills unpaid. There is no
trace of him.
At the Alfred Musical Convention last week
the selections by ChaDdler's orchestra were
finely rendered and elected the highest enco-
minms from the;audience, which crowded the
hall each evening The chorus embraced
many fine voices, being especially strong in
sopranos, and shows the careful training 1t has
received from Prof. Emerson.
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NoTTCD.
NATIONAL GUARD.
Proposed Eneampment to be Held in
Washington im 1854.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Gen. James r.
Carnshan, Adjutant General of Indiana, has
addressed a letter to the Secretary of War and
sent copies to the Adiutsnt Generals of the
several States proposing a national encsmp-
ment to consist Of some Of the first companies,
battalions, regiments, batteries, and troops of
the national guard from every State to be held
in Washington some time during the month of
May, 1884. The objects of the proposed en-
csmpment are to secure Congressional aid and
degree of efficiency to which the national
guard may be brought. And to promote a
grand national comradeship between all sec
tions of the nation, breaking down all bitter
ness and partisan feeling and bringing us tc-
gether in a friendship stronger than can be OBJ
tanned in any other way" General Carnahan
asks for, an expression of opinion with re-
gard to the proposition in order that If it be ap-
proved the necessary steps may be taken at
once to carry it into effect
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
National Academy of sciepce.

New HAVEN, Nov. 10.-The National
Academy OF Science begins thee days ses-
Professors Wright, Bush, johnson and Dane
of Yale are amoug those will present import
ant treatises Since the last meeting Professor
Norton of Yale and j. Lawrence Smith OF
Louisville, KY, have died. Among the import
ant questions upon which action will be taken
ia that of the government expedition to the
Caroline Islands where observations of the
great solar eclipse we're taken. Many promi-
nent scholars and scientists fIom all parts Of
the United States are expected to be present.
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PENSION SWINDLERS.
Another species of Fraud Just Rroaght
TO Lighf.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE report of Sec
ond Auditor Ferris and Its consideration by
Attorney General Brewster have led to an
other branch of investigation connected with
the swindling of soldiers by claim agents, and
the District Attorney has discovered that a
number Of firms issued circulars soliciting
claims for additional bounty and asking and
accepting fees in advance for the pretended
prosecution of this class of claims Fraud
arises from the fact that the time for the filing
OF these claims expired June 80, 1880, and
since that time the Second Auditor has not
received them. The practice of the firms
found to have been engaged in this business
has been TO accept the Cases, take the fee and
stock the application away in their Office. If
those who have placed claims for additional
bounty in the hands of any claim agent since
July /, 1880, will send particulars and amount
paid in fees to District Attorney Corkhiil. it
will materially assist in the pending legal
investigation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
AGED 121 YEARS.
Am Irish Family with Great Record for
Longevity.

Longevity.
ST. PAUL. Mimi, Nov 10.--Mortimer Done
her, aged 121, died today at the residence of
his son, in Derrynau, Lesueur county. Doneher
was the last surviving brother of a remarkable
family, which far surpssses anything in the
records Of modern times, not only in this, bu t
in any other country. IDonehers mother died in
her 101st year, his oldest brother at the age of
108, his second at the age OF III years,
months and 20 days, and himself at the age of
121 years. The father was the shortest lived
of the family, hauing died at the age of 80.
The combined ages Of three brothers reached
346 years; including the mother, 446, aud TAX
ing in the fathers, 526 years. Doneher has
been remarkably healthy and active man,
never being really sick in his life. Lately,
no wever, he thought sheer old age kept him
more or less to his bed, but was never i'll, and
even got up and dressed himself on Wednes-
day last. The old gentleman came from coun-
ty Glare, ireland, and could speak nothing
outsi 10 the Celtic tongue of his ancestors. He
possessed full use Of bis faculties till the very
1oat
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
LATEST MARINE NEWS
A Dangerous Rock

WASHINGTON, Nov 10-The Consul. general
OF Greece, stationed at New York, has notified
the Secretary of the Treasury that Captain
Tsamados, of the war schooner Paralos, has
discovered submarine rock IA feet under
water, east of the island Of Palala Trikeri, in
the Grecfan archipelago, the rock not being
marked on any map, and requests the fact to
be made known to American navigators.
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senator sharou,s A.s,ver.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. Ex-senator Sharon
today filed his answer to the complaint of Miss
Hill. He denies having executed the marriage
contract spoken of, and charges that it is
forgery. The court is asked to decree that the
plaintiff was never the wife of defendant, and
that she has no claims upon defendants prop
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
Published every day Sundays exceptedD by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,

Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND, ME.
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ers Seven Dollars Year. If paid In advance
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week after; three insertions or less 81 co. contnu
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Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
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PREss (which has large circulation in every part
OF the State for 90 per square for first insertion
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ton.
Address all communications to
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IMPORTANT
FINANCIAL NOTICE +!

General Offices
Consolidated Electric Light Co. of Maine,
SO Exchange Street,
Portland, Me-, Nov. 2, 1888.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the
sale Of the Treasury Stock Of this Conn
pany, now being offered to the public at
Its par value of $1,000 per share, will he
discontinued on
SATURDAY, THE 24th DAY OF NOV. INST.
after which date it WILL BE ADVANCED
TO A PRICE COMMENSURATE WITH
THE GENERAL INCREASE AND I'M
PROVED CONDITION of the Company's
business.
Those who have written for or engaged
stock verbally, at the C0mpany's Office or
from any Of the Directors, will take mo-
tice and govern themselves accordingly.
By order,
GEO. A. THOMAS, Prest.
HENRY W. STAPLES, Treas.
CLARENCE HALE, Sec'y 6 Atty.
now entf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
WASHINGTON.
CapitaI and Dena.it..

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-The report of the
Com missioner of Internal Revenue shows that
although the deposits of the savings banks Of
the country amount to 1894, ,450 ,566, their capi-
tai is only $685. ,086, or that they get $3.50 of
deposits for every dollar of their capital stock.
The private banks and bankers, not including
national banks or savings banks, have $227,-
100000 capital and $789 9o0O,0 900 of deposits.
The capital of the national banks amounts to
nearly $500, 100000, and their deposits to ST.
50.000,0o0. The total banking capital of the
country aggregates nearly $3.50, ,000, 600, and
their total deposits to $4,000. 100000.
miscellaneous.
A motion to set aside the verdict In the Xii.
bourne-Thompson case as excessive was argued
before Judge Cox in the circuit court Satur-
day, but the argument was not completed, and
will be continued Monday.
The Greeley court of inquiry occupied Sat-
urday in reading the records of the first expe-
dition to Lady Franklin Bay in 1881, aud also
the correspondence relating to the expedition
sent to his relief in 1882. The court decided
to grant Lieat. Garlington's request to be al.
lowed legal representative before the court.
J. @. Stevenson, formerly librarian of Con-
gress. died suddenly in this city Saturday
evening.
The Adjutant-General's office is lust com
pleting collection Of photographs of officers
Of the volunteer army.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12

Valuable Horse Burnt TO Death.
BATH, Nov. 10-A barn owned by John f.
Harris was burned last night. His seven hum
dred dollar horse Independent and another
horse were burned.
Thrown from a Carriage and Killed.
LEWISTON, Nov. 10.-Mrs. Garter of East
Livermore was thrown from wagon on Fri
day and instantly killed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
Death from T.araIysis,

CANTON, Nov. 11.-0rlando A. Hayford,
postmaster and druggist of Canton, died sud-
denly at 1879 a. m. to-day from paralytc
shock He was prominent and highly re-
spected citizen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12

THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY OF MAINE, is organized under the laws
OF Maine for the purpose Of conducting general
Electric Lighting and Power business in the State
of Maine.-The american" or Thompson-H Houston
system of Electric Arc Lighting has been adopted as
the most simple, economical, and efficient Electric
Light yet invented.
The company was organized with the entire capi-
tai stock belonging to the Treasury. to be used
clusivey for the construction of Central Lighting
Stations in the principal cities and towns in the
State of Maine.
La order to carry out present contracts, and con-
tnue he work of construction. 10000 shares of
the Capital Stock is offered to the pub ic for
subscription at Ten Dollars (S10.0 per share.
Certificates delivered at time of subscription and
payment of same.
All subscriptions will be entitled to dividends
from date of first payment.
The stock of this company is endorsed by the di-
rectors as one of the best investments Offered
on this market
Intending investors who require further informa-
hon than is given in this circular, invited to
call at the Company's Office are invited to make
personal application and enquiry of any of the Di-
rectors.
Make all checks and drafts payable to the order
Of the s'CONSOLID TED ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY OF MAINE.''
GEORGE A. THOMAS, President.
N. B.-The Company is atoao prepared to furnish
&Iectric Lights in the City of Portland, up to dng
sssSt6er required at fair prices. Orders for same
asup be sent to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
$I25, 900 Loss at Allegheny, Pa.

PITTsBuRG, Pa, Nov. 1O.-The tannery of
James Gallery & Co., on River Avenue, ALLIE
gheny, and row of brick dwelling houses
belonging to the same firm, were burned last
night. The fire broke out in the centre of the
tannery and spread so rapidly that number
of employees in the picking department
escaped with difficulty. OF the dwelling
houses eight were destroyed, and eight were
badly damaged. The loss is $125 600; insur-
ance S75OOO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12

Commander Charles FL. Cushman, u. s. N,
died in Buffalo, N. Y, yesterday, aged 81.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
The OniciaI Vote of philadelphia and the

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10-The official re-
turns of this city show the following Republi-
667 ,.Livsey, State Treasurer, 2O994;; Ora,
ham, District Attorney (no opposition,) 127r
225; Littleton, Clerk of the Court of Quarte-
Sessions, 20,425; Jeffries, City Controller, Top
posed by the Committee of One Hundred),
1112; Powers, Coroner, 1888. The official
vote OF the State shows majority of 1886.
For Livsey, (Rep.) for Treasurer, and 1920
for Niles, (Rep.) for Auditor General. Phila-
delphia gave 81 1894 majority for Livsey and
20,667 for Niles.
The New Jersey Election.
TRENTON, N. j., Nov. 10.-Oficial returns
from all but two counties in this State give
Albeit 6678 majority over Dixon. Parsons
the temperance candidate polled about 5000
votes, and Urner, the National candidate,
about 5000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
POLITICAL.
Butler and TiIden-Clains that the Latter
Defeated HufIeP.

HutIer and TiIden-Claims that the Latter
Defeated Butler.
NEW YORK, Nov. 10.--The Commercial Ad-
vertiser's Washington special says: General
Buffers friends here contend that they have
convincing proof that MIR. Tilden set up the
revolt of the Independent Democrats and in
spired their protest against Buffers reelection.
They say that Butler will be an important fac
tor in the next Democratic National Conven-
tion, aud that he will be fully able to look af-
ter Mr.. Tilden and Senator Bayard, who is al
SO strongly suspected of having written to
Mas aehusetts and encouraged the revolt of
the Independent Democrats. Having killed off
Butler as Presidential candidate by defeating
him for reelection as Governor, it is now in
order for the latter to kill off those who
brought about his defeat, and his friends say
that he will do it and then run for Governor
again.
The OnlciaI Vote of PhiIadelphia and the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
FIRES.
Exsensine nInxe n1 Pi,tshurg. pa,

PIrTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 11-(1l.30 q. ND
About 1890 this morning fire broke out in the
East Liberty stock yard, where all the stock
shipped from the West and South over tho
Pennsylvania Railroad Company's line are fed
and watered before being shipped East. At
LIS a. m. the fire was spreading and the pros
pect was that the whole place would be de-
stroyed The loss will, it is thought, exceed
$250,0G0. The Exchange Hotel adjoining is
also on fire.
The fire was got under control in about an
hour. hay barn was destroyed and the
Eastern Exchange Hotel slightly damaged.
T,osa $40 n00
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12

A Lewiston lady and gentleman from 81
Paso, Texas. who had never seen each other
till ore day last week, are to be married be-
fore another week has passed. The young
lady is Miss Clara Kelley and the gentleman is
Mr. George Ellis, a locomotive engineer. The
match was made by mutual friends through
Lewiston, endeavored to obtain look at his
afianced, iacognito but he was Immediately
recognized by some of her friends about as
soon as he reached town. His photograph had
been there before him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12
Re-aedicasion Of a Church,
BANGOR.

The annual session of the State Grange will
commence in Bangor on Tuesday, December
18th, and continue four days. The indit ations
are that there will be very large gathering of
members Of the order. Worthy Master Robbie
will deliver an address.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-12

Hon. Henry Ingalls, of Wiscasset, q. 8.
Commissioner on Alabama Claims, has been
In town this week, holding court, says the
Damariscotta Herald. Mr.. Munrcs, Of the
firm of Hale & Munroe, Portland, aud Wash
ington, D. c., has been in attendance prosecut-
ing claims and examining claimants in this
vicinity. Among the claimants are the late
firms of Metcalf g. Norris, B. D. Metcalf &
Sons and Stetson Bros, Damariscotta; estate
lothian d. Clifford and Capt. John G. Barstow
Waldoboro. These claims aggregate about
$4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-06

Last week Thursday night AFRO Edison
of Chester had his horse stolen from the
barn Of j. II. Brintnall of this place. The
next morning tracks of the missing horse
were seen leading south toward South Wind
ham. Mr.. Edison, with Constable Ballou,
went Immediately in pursuit of the thief.
From subsequent events it was proved that
the party pursued had the start of about 30
miles, passing through Brattloboro about the
time Edison and Ballou left here. The horses
tracks were pretty easily traced most Of the
way although the thief manouvered rather
sharply in some places to mslead. Tele-
grams were sent in all directions, which final
ly lead to the finding of tho horse at sale
stable in Gardner, Mass, aud the arrest of
the thief, who was placed in the k-up to
await further developments. When officer
Ballou arrived he made arrangements with
the thief, who gave the name Of VIM. Per-
kins to come to Vermont without a requisi-
ton from the governor. The man seemed
to have many friends in Gardner, and they
were clamorous in their appeals in his be-
half and offered liberal sums to the officer il
he would let him of, but with no effect
Perkins was brought to Brattleboro, where he
had a hearing and was committed in default
of bail to the county Jail at Newfano.
Howard Donley, formerly of this town,
was drowned at New Hampton, N. H., last
Sunday while in bathing The remains were
brought here and buried Tuesday The IN.
neral was ut tho church at South Windham,
Mr. Baker officiating. c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-06

Richard Tubbs is building an L to his
house.
Il +. Whithead has purchased the grass
on the park.
Ono of the Burgess brothers is to occupy
Deacon Graves house.
Miss Lucy Doolttlo is home on her vaca-
ton.
Everett Dickerson is clerking for H.
Gould during the lAtter's sickness.
The Congregational society have hired
Rev Frank 4. Grimes of Wostmoreland, n
H., for the coming year.
Prof. jackson and wife closed their resi-.
dencc with US last week. They went to
Springfield.
DIR. Bowker took Mrs Sylvester Slate to
the asylum Mt Northampton Monday.
A strawberry festival and farewell recep.
ton to Rev. l.. NJ. Pierce was held in the
town hail Tuesday evening
Rev. W. A. Worthingtou moves to Gro.
ton, Vermont, next week, as pastor of the
Baptist church in that place.
Last Sunday the Congregational society
pass, i resolutions expressing their regret at
the Rev L. NJ. Pierce's departure and cor
daily recommending him to the churches as
IAN able, earnest, faithful aud successful min
lister of the gospel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-06

THE New RoUTE TO WESTERN NEw HAMP-
SHIRE The arrangement that the Connecti-
cut River road, the Boston, 4 Lowell and
Northern roads have entered into for SPRING
field connection with Concord, n H., ought
to be apprtci atad by the public, as it opens
mp delightful route for pl, asure trip and
rapid one for the transaction Of business.
One train each way daily is run AZ express.
From Springfield the route follows the Con-
uectcut Valley to South Vernon then crosses
the river and follows the course of the Ash
uelot up through the towns of IIinsdale, Win
chester and Swanz-y to keene. The course
is thence over the somewhat famous Manches-
ter X Keene railroad, nov the property OF the
Boston X Lowell company and portion of
its route from keene to Boston. This road
follows up a branch of the Ashuelot river and
reaches the back bone of the state of New
Hampshire some 20 miles from Keene. Hard
ly a mile is traversed before it again strikes a
stream OF some size, this time branch of the
Coutocoock which is fed from the numerous
ponds in Stoddard and neighboring towns
The ridge of the watershed is in sight of Mo
nadnock, which looms into view soon after
| leaving Keene, and upon this ridge the con-
ductor points ont pond which at high waite r
| has an outlet at each end, from ono of which
| the Connecticut eventually receives a supply,
/ while the stream from the other reinforces the
Merrimac. At Hancock Junction the Conto-
coock itself on its way from doing mill ser
vice at Peterboro, n H.. and the Peterboro
and Concord railroad, operated by the North
orn railroad company, are encountered. From
the smiling and fertile valleys of the Oonnec-
ticut and lower Ashuelot rivers the scene
gradually changes till the traveller finds him
self in the midst of the rugged scenery OF
New Hampshire with old Monadnock in the
background, and himself sharing the surprise
of the tourist who closes his eyes on the
fields of Holland and opens them in the
mountains of Switzerland. When the public
came to understand the advantages Of this
route it will no doubt be literally pstronized
- Greenfield Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-06

The 18th passed of very satisfactorily in
spite Of the showers. Strawberries, ice cream
and cake were served at the vestry i'll the even
ing, and, with music and other entertain
ment made the day one to be remembered
with pleasure.
The church now has a new and elegant
organ.
Mrs. Sarah Barrett died at the residence
of her son, C. p. Barrett, on Monday, aged
81 She was woman Of superior endow-
mtuts in many respects she had kind word
for oyery one, called everything for the best, y
and was never known to speak unkindly of
any one. She had implicit faith in Him who
doeh all things well, and it can be said of her
that she died without an enemy. x.