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The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
FIRES.
Fire and Panic i'm a Hotel.


MILWAUKEE Dec. 17.-Fire was discovered in the
laundry of the Plankinton House this evening
causing a panic among two hundred guests, who
rushed into the street. Eight firemen were as
ply xiated by smoke, but wore resuscitated Damage
$4,000.
A Michigan Town Damaged
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Dec. 17.-About half the
business portion of the village OF Rockford was
burned yesterday morning. Loss $40 600; insur-
ance $4,000.
Robbery and Arson.
FOWLER, Mich, Dec. 1.-THE house of S. P.
Creasinger was entered this morning by burglars
who secured 81, 100. They then set fire to the
house, which was totally destroyed. Loss $2l, 900.
Sparks.
CINCINNATI, Dec, 17.-Wm. Proctors residence
at Glendale was burned this morning. Loss $780,
0OO
CANDEtARIA, New Dec. 17.-Fire yesterday de-
stroyed sixteen buildings. Loss $4,000; insurance
$4,000.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Dec. 1.-THE residence of Frank
H. Miller was burned this morning. Less $4,000.
PITMAN GROVE, n. J Dec. 17.-Three barns be-
logging to Whitney Bros. of Glassboro, burned
this morning. Loss $4,000
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17.-Fitzpatrick & Halls
cotton mill at Managunk was damaged by fire this
afternoon. Loss $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
HOLIDAY
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ces.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
RAILWAY MATTERS.
Changes i'm Management in Western
Lines.

AAkueH
NEW YORK Dec. 17-It is officially announced
that Henry Willard has resigned the presidency of
the Oregon and Trans Continental and Oregon
Railway and Navigation Companies, and that W.
Endicott, Jr of Boston, succeeds him as president
of the Oregon and TRANSIT Continental and T. Jefer-
son Coolidge of Boston president of the 1iregon
Railway and Nav CATION Company. Coolidge also
enters the Greg and Trans-Continental board of
directors. The assig ed for the resignation
of Willard is that he became impressed with a con-
vction that it would not be proper for him to con
tinue president of all the companies whose man
agement he has here ofore directed after the COM
pleton of the Northern Pacific. In connection
with these changes a syndicate has been organized
which has taken part of the bonds low
owned by the Oregon Transportation Company
600, and this will relieve the company of the
larger part of its debt which has been burdensome
and will enable the company to resume on a sound
financial condition.
The New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
CLEVELAND, Dec. little separate answer of
the New York. Pennsylvania aud Ohio Railroad to
the amended bill of complaint of James McHenry
and others against the New York, Pennsylvania
and Ohio and Erie Company, was filed today in the
United States ourt. The answer states that the
Atlantic and Great Western road was built by
McHenry as q contractor he receiving in payment
all the bonds and shares issued MctIenry elected
his board of directors, controlled the corpora
tions and settled all accounts with himself He
mortgaged the road to the extent of more than
$50, ,OOO, 900, many millions than the cost or
value of the road which never paid for its mainte
nance unit defendant OBJ aimed title. The great
mass of foreign creditors were ignorant OF the
value of the property and were falsely told by Me
Henry thatits failure to earn money was due to
mismanagement
In making his deposition today McHenry stated
that he owns $20,o0O,oo0 OF the Atlantic and
Great Western stock and is the actual holder of
l5,0000 600 worth; he built the road raising near
ly all the money Put in it; he (McHenry) devised
the reorg snization scheme by which the original
stock is to be given in exchange for stock of
the recognized property to be increased only so
mnch az is necessary to meet the floating debt.
From the time when he gave the stock to the trus-
tees until the present he has been consrltad
in regard to matters connected with the road.
Consolidation of Pennsylvania Railroads.
HARRISBURG, Dec. 1.-THE Seaboard Pitts
burg and Great Western Railroad and the Della
ware, Water Gap and South Western Railroads
have merged. The name of the new company will
be the Seaboard, Pennsylvania and Western Rail-
road Company Robert NJ. Janney of Philadel-
phis will be president. Capital $11 500 900.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
Cna D own in Iron Works.
THE DOMINION.


Death of "a Member of the House of Gem
ST. JOHN, N B., Dec. 17.-John Pickard men,
ber of the House of Commons, from Yak county,
died in this city to-day.
Premier HH Housseau 30 E esign.
MONTREAL Dec. 17.--It is said Premier Nous
seau will resign at once and be gazettei as Judge
for toilette. Hon. DR.. Ross will be his successor.
A Dofaulter TO she Amount of $4,000.
John Hennessy, discount clerk of the La Banaue
du Peuple, is a defaulter to the amount of SIS
600 His uncle has made good the deficiency.
Three Ladies' Killed by n Railroad Train.
KINGSTON, Dec. 1.-THE Napanee stage while
crossing the Grand Trunk Railway track was run
into by train. Mrs. Armitage, Mrs. II. Wal man
ana Mrs Gerrie were killed, and the driver slightly
injured.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 1.-THE new Sunday
law which prohibits nearly all places of business
effect yesterday. Druggists permitted to sell
medicines and newsdeaers to dispose of papers and
Iradesmen required to close. Four arrests were
made and it is understood that test case will be
ade up and taken to the supreme court. The pas
sage of this law is the result of the movement in
augurated bssthe Nashville Whskey-deale Asso-
citation to force a suspension of Sunday trade, as
under the old law most of the arrests made were
of saloon keepers
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
Attempt 20 Rob a Bank in Colorado.

DURANGO, Col, Dec. 17.-Early this morning
several burglars, headed by negro known as ''Big
IRe,' picked the lock of the door ofs the bank in
Durango. The negro entered the building while
ihe others remained side Three citizens who
were watching the bank, having been notified of
Intended robbery, started to capture the negro.
The negro drew revolver and fired. killing Prince
unit. son en- iovernor Hunt The robbers then
mate their escape although shot at several times
are ready TO shoot any of the robbers should they
he found.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
LATEST MARINE NEWS.
sufferangs Of a Raueor crew.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Dec 1.-THE schoon-
er Sarah Wooster of New York, Capt. Wentworth,
loaded with laths, bound from Bangor to New
York, sprung leak in beating over Nantucket
shoals Saturday and filed with water. She was
towed here Sunday. Her crew suffered intensely
from exposure being compelled to remain in the
boat all night, the sea making breach over her
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18

NEW ORLE ANS, Dec lit was stated last night
on what seemed 10 bo good authority, that Captain
Forte Is pistol had MT been fret and that testi-
riot here Fortier was mortally wounded while try.
ing to get man. whose vote was challenged, away
from the polls.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 18.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IS.
The indications to-day are For New England
warmer fairer weather, followed by increasing
cloudiness and snow; southerly winds, veering to
westerly; falling preceded in the eastern portions
by rising barometer.
cautienary signals are ordered from Block Island
to Eastport.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18

LABOR VS.. CAPITAL.
Accept a Reduciion i'm Preference to r

Accept Reduction i'm Preference to Re-
manning Idle.
PITTsBURG, Pa. Dec 1.-THE workmen of the
Edgar Thomson Steel Company having accepted
reduction of 13 per cent in wages in preference to
remaining idle until trade improves, the mills
running as usual to-day, and steady work is prom
ised 5000 men through the winter. To the St. ell
men this reduction means a cut down in wages at
all the steel mills of the country.
Cns D own i'm IRON Works.
LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE PENNSYLVANIA
Iron Works in this city have shut down until after
the holidays, throwing IT'S hands out The suspen-
sion is likely to prove permanent, the men refuse
to accept q reduction in wages.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
The New OrIenn. Riot.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 17.-At preliminary ex-
animation to-day of the men implicated in the
election murders Of Friday all bur !. D. Houston
were 'lsch rgei. witness testified to seeing
shot at Houston, and the latter was held in S1O-
n
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18

FAMILY SCHOOL FOR BOYS

EEyHE Winter Term of the "Fort Hill Family
IL School, will commence January 2, 1884
This school is most favorably located mile from
Gorham Village, 10 miles from Portland. The
rooms are pleasant, board good, instruction
thorough, care kind and parental Terms very low.
Boys carefully prepares for College. For partic-
nlars address REV. E. S PALMER,
dec6d2w Gorham, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
Diaaslers by one storm.

BOSTON, Dec. I7.--Schooner Fawn lost her fore
most last night in a storm off Nabska and will be
tewed to New Bedford.
Schooner Augustus Hunt was hauled over the
shoals by the tug Storm King, and is safe in the
lower harbor.
Schooner A. Allen, lumber laden, is anchored off
Nantasket Beach in a bad position.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
Hiram.
Annual Meeting of the West Oxford Edu-
cational Associat ation.
lspecial oorrespondeDee Of he Press,

Special Correspondence Of the Press)
The annual meeting of the West Oxford Ed
ucstionsl Association held in Hiram Friday
and Saturday, was largely attended and unusu-
ally interesting. Among those present and
taking part in the discussion were Hon. Thorn.
as Tash Of Portland, Hon. N. A. Luce, State
Superintendent, DIR. ]. Z. Bennett, supervisor
of Hiram, Fred Powers, Supervisor OF Frye
burg, A. f. Richardson, Principal of Fryebure
Academy, B. Walker Mexican, of Fryeburg,
NJ. e. Dow, of Baldwin, l.. A. Wadsworth, of
Hiram, Edwin L. Poor, of Sehago, Miss Anna
Barrows, Mr.. and Mrs N. o. McIntire, Miz
Kate F. Stone, of Fryeburg, Misses wey-
mouth and Wadsworth of Hiram and severe,
others.
The pr grsmme was as follows:
Opening Address. B. W. Mexican, Fryebure
Appointment Cf Committees and other busnoss...
DrsS%,ing Esis snnne nm hnooard hiram
Topical Teaching. Miss Kate F. Stone Fryeburg
Natural History =. Miss Ehda Wadsworth, Hiram
Cooperation of Parent and Teacher .....,.....
-. ........Honr Thomas Tash, Portland
A"Ssn u Albert F. Richardson Frysburs
Election Of officers and other business.
Discussion followed all the papers. The in
dispensable question leaf had its part, and the
discussions following this, as we'll as each paper
were quite animated, and the meeting did not
close till late Saturday afternoon, though ex.
pected to close at noon. 1t was voted to hold
the next meeting at Lowell.
The following is list of the officers elected:
Presdent-Albert +. Richardson, Fryebure.
Vice President-Moses Cobb, Denmark
Secretary and Treasurer-Minnie Hubbard
Hiram.
Committee Of ArraDgements-Fred Powers,
Fryeburg; j. L. Bennett, Hiram; Albert
Walker. Denmark; Miss Evelyn Meserye,
LoAell; Cynthia Pingree Denmark.
Committee on Nomination of Officers-Miss
Kate f. Stone, Miss Elida Wadsworth and N.
o. McIntire.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
Trouble Scared in mnpitobr.

WINNIrEG, Dec. 1.-THE striki g engineers on
the Ca adian Pacific road are govt monRtra-
tive and trouble is feared Engineers at Brandon
committed several acts Of violence.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
..;;..;;;...:;. Albert F. Richardson. Fryeburs
RAILWAY NOTES.
The York Railroad.

The first annual meeting of the subscribers
to the stock of the York Harbor & Beach Rail-
road was held in the town hall in York few
days since, about two hundred shares Of stock
being represented, and the following named
persons were unanimously chosen "a directors
for the ensuing year: Ed ard s. Marshall
John S. Staples, jeremiah p. Simpson, Samuel
W. Junkins and DIR. John G. Stewart Of York
and DIR. E. B. Hammond of Nashua, N H.
From the treasurer's report it appeared that
provision had been made whereby all the bills
against the company were being promptly met
and assurances had been made the company
that their bonds would be taken as coon A
placed on the market. The directors also re-
ported nearly one half of the stock pledged,
and the subscribers to the stock voted to pro-
seeute the work of increasing the amount Of
subscriptions, aud chose committee for that
purpose. At netting of the directors held
subsequently, Edward s. Marshall was chosen
president, John @. Stewart clerk, and Samuel
W. JunkiDs treasurer.
Maine Central
1t is reported that at the annual meeting OF
the Maine Central Wednesday, in order 70
carry out the plans of the Eastern directors,
Colonel Darius Alden of Augusta, ex-Goy.
Coburn. Professor Young of Brunswick, W.
G. Davis of Portland. and Mr.. Strickland OF
Bangor, are to be left off the board. Bath Is
to have two msmbers OF the board. one Of
whom owns but ona share Of stock. both fSv-
orable to consolidation Prof. Young. Mr..
Davis and Mr.. Strickland are among the most
prominent men in Maine. Thoroughly indsn-
ti6ed with the interests Of tho State, large
ovners IN this railroad, end the Kernehec
Jnnrnel saws they mnst be removed from their
nositi ms Of trust, Nnd men of straw put in
their plsces because they would NOT favor .
snhsrse which they believed to he disastrous to
the interests of tie Maine Central road and
to the people Of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
NEW YORK.
Reviving she Jennie Cran.er Rrurder.

KevIvIns she Jennie Cranaer Murder.
The Brooklyn Eagle gives an account of an out
rage alleged to have been committed upon Julia
Pidding girl of 49, by John Wilton son of a res
taurant keeper near the navy yard. 1t appears
that when threatened with arrest Wilton promised
parents are arranging to remove to Connecticut
where he formerly resided In an interview today
Julia said Wilton threatened that if she made
trouble, to serve her as he did Jennie Cramer She
states Wilton discu. sed the murder Of Jennie
Cramer; that he told her he drove the wagon in
which Jennie was carried to the beach, that she
was unconscious, having been drugged by the
Malley boys; thai Jennie was choked, Wilton as
sisting and that the Malley boys paid him $1,000
for his services. warrant is to be requested for
Witon's arrest.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
MASSACHUSETTS.
Suit Decided Against the Boston and AL

bany.
BOSTON, Dec. 17.-In the Superior Court this
forenoon the jury returned verdict for $4,000 in
the suit of Albert l.. Murdock Vs. the Boston and
Albany Railroad. This an action to recover
$4,000 for personal injuries for being elected from
for being arrested and locked up over night on
charge of evasion of payment of his fare. AT a
$4,000, which was subsequently set aside on de-
feudant'g motion.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
FOREIGN.


DUBLIN, Dec. 17.-Peter Wade has been sentenc-
ed 10 be hanged January 16, for the murder of Mr..
Quinn, at Rathfarnham, Ireland. The prisoner
stated that he belonged to secret society whose
orders he obeyed.
Earl Spencer, Lord Lieutenant of ireland has re-
fused to reprieve Poole, the murderer of John
Kerncy and he will be hanged tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
Death of a Harvard Professor


Evapgelinus Apostoides Sophocles, the venerable
university professor of Greek in Harvard College
died this morning. after extended illness. Pro
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
An Appeal for Aid.

The Courier Des Etats Unis of this city makes an
appeal for aid for the families of SO sailors
of the brig Rocabey Of st. Melo, Brittany, France,
lost by collision with the Boston ship Thomas
Dana, October Both Subscription lists have been
opened at the maritime exchange. TIE French
steamship line will receive subscriptions.
The EEudson River Frozen esvertO Albany.
ALBANY, Dec 1.-THE Hudson river is frozen
over and the ice is from two to eight inches in
thickness, the greatest depth being between Kim
derhook and Coxsaekie. Navigation in the upper
Hudson is entirely suspey ded. The ice men have
already staked out fields for harvest.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
sringent sundnxLnws.

NEW BEDFORD. Dec. 1.-THE Acushnet cotton
mill in this city shut down tonight for an indefinite
period. The weavers struck in the afternoon be-
ing dissatisfied with their pay.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18

BINGHAMToN, N. Y, Dec. 17.-Messrs. d. NJ
and E. G. Halbers, wholesale and retail dealers in
dy goods in this city made assignment to-day for
the benefit of their creditors. Their liabilities are
between $500, 900 and S400 900; their assets are
probably 100000. Their failure is wholly due to
stock speculations.
Other Failures.
Sr. PAUL, MINI, Dec. 2l.-Sattler Bros, cloth
ing merchants, have assigned. Their liabilities are
between $4,000 and 100000.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AT 81 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
FINANCIAL.
Failure of a New York Grain Firm.

NEW YORK Dec. 17.-Lane & Son, who have
been in the grain business near three years and
most respected brokers on the Produce Exchange
failed to-day. The news of the fa lure created
great excitement. Liabilities will probably reach
100000.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
WASHINGTON.
Gould NOT Agree.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IT "A joint meeting of the
select committees of the two Houses of Congress to
consider the question of eq uazation of salaries of
agreement could be reached, and the committees
adjourned. They will report the result of the cor
hnlid
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18
MAINE.
Revengeful EsumseIiers-A Work County
Trial Justices Narrow Escape.
al fof fI,a

Trial Justices Narrow Escape.
Especial to the Press.l
SPRINGyALE, Dec. 17.-About 80 O'Clock last
evening as Trial Justice John W. Frost was sitting
by window in his residence, stone the size of
mans fist was hurled through the glass and striking
section of the sash, it carried away two panes of
glass and struck Mr.. Frost on his arm, inflicting
serious bruises. The stone was doubtless aimed at
his head, which it would have struck, had it not
been for the sash. 1t act of revenge for the
part taken by Mr.. Frost at the last term of court,
in securing the conviction of rumselers. Consider
able excitement exists this is only of series
of outrages which have been perpetrated on citi-
zens interested in the prosecutions at that tine.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18

The Republican senators held caucus this morn
ing at which it was decided not proceed the cleo
ton OF president pro ternpore of the Senate until
after the holiday recess 1t was said that Gov An
thony was so manfestly improving that it was hop
ed he might be able after recess to enter upon tie
active duties of the office. resolution was adopt
ed 20 retain the Union soldiers now upon the rolls
of the Senate in their positions
The Democratic Senators held caucus this after
noon and decided to nominate Democratic officers
or the Senate nominated at the caucus two years
ago us follows: Worthington, secretary H. j,
Bright, sergeant-at-arms; Col. Payton, executive
clerk; r. E. >hober, principal clerk; DR.. Bullock
chaplain. The Democrats will simply vote for their
own candidate and not resort to any latory tactics
to prevent tn election of Republicans.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18

VIENNA Dec. 17.-During labor troubles at Flo
ridsdorf Saturday a commissary of police was shot
aud killed There is much excitement and the au-
thorities have arrested six workmen used of en-
gagng in the affair An inventory of the property
OF the commissary disclos iuenacing letters with
small wooden gallows D. which was attached label
an which was Inscribed ''We will soon hsng you to
it, Three Socialists have been arrested on the
charge of compl city in the murder Floridsdorf is
village about four miles from Vienna,
Passengers of the Assyrian Monarch
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-18


RICHMOND, Dec. 1.-THE Kennebec is again
closed with solid sheet of ice two inches and up
ward thick. The ice generally is in fine condition
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-24
A 4 FoK Liberty.

ChenowIth's sudden Departure from
the Eighth ward "JaiI."
Tuesday evening, officer Combs arrested
and locked up in the Eighth ward station u
big Swapping fellow named Dave c%henowish.
This was by no means the first incarceration
that Dave had been subjected 10 for the same
offense. He made q few forUible remarks
after being locked up and then settled down
for the night. II Is supposed that during
the night be reflected and debated with him.
self. and knowing that, as he had no money,
he would be sent 10 the hill, decided TO
make a bold break for liberty. Early yGster.
day morning, asst after daylight, Foreman
Rose, Of the Eighth ward reel, who was on
duty, heard AglaSs break. Going to the cells,
which are In the rear part OF the build.
ing, he saw that David had broken one oilthe
small lights OF the small window in his cell.
ne said he had done 1t to get come air; he
looked as though he was feeling the effects Of
his drunk, and Rose supposed that he really
did want fresh air and went back to bis
chair. 1t appears that Chenowith In standing
on the bench and looking OUT had observed
fastened to the bars outside OF the window .
halter with a heavy i'on snap on the end.
After Rose had gone away, he hauled this in
through the window he had broken. Hethen
tried 10 null the top of the Sew er, leadin. to bis
call, hut falling In this, managed to pry oil
The Yale lock 10 his cell door. He did all
this yery quietly, and did not attract Rose's
attention until the lock dropped oil. David
lost no time In flying out the rear door OF the
hose house and made his escape. Even II
Rose could have caught him he would bAye
had no authority TO do so. David was re-
cAnturad last night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-24
PERSONAL n IGNITION.
News and Gossip In Reference 10 variou
People.

News ana Gossip In Reference 10 thriou'
People.
Hon. F. B. Welton, Of Hardy county, Is IL
the tity.
Mr.. J. H. Hobbs and wife are visiting Al
Kansas City.
Capt. shockey, OF the Eight ward, has beer
visiting friends In Huntington.
Senator Van Meter and Mr.. DAILY leave FOL
their homes In Hardy county to-day.
Hon. John L. RuhI, Delegate from Harri
sou county, was in the city yesterday
morning.
Mr.. John Dlckmen, one OF the Eighth
ward Councilman, Is laid up for a few days
on account OF sickness.
Herr Bauer, proprietor Of the Pittsburgh
daily TOlksJian, was visiting Wheeling news
paper friends yesterday.
Rev. DR. TT. Mcclure, pastor OF the U. P.
Church OF this city, was named as a candi'
date for Moderator OF the General Assembly
which convened at Pittsburgh yesterday.
Gen. John McCauslaud, Of Pt. Pleasant, Is
10 the city, aud will have something TO say
to the State Board OF Public Works on the
subject OF the valuation OF lands In Mason
county.
Rev. A. W. werder, Of the Lutheran St.
Jacobs congregation, left yesterday fol
Evansville, Pa, 70 attend a meeting Of the
Ohio Synod, 10 which this congregation
belongs.
United States Senator Kenna came up
from Charleston yesterday, and spent the
day shaking hands with friends and talking
to State ~otiaials about the reas.essment. He
AID Captain Snyder will leave for Washing.
ton to day.
Rev. g. B.. Barniiz, accompanied by Dr.. G.
J. Butler, Of Washington, D. c., former Chap
lain OF Congress, will pass through the city
to day, on his way to the M~oundsyille Sab.
bath School Convention. Mr.. Barnitz will
likely return and be the guest OF D. G.. List,
ESQ.,, over Sunday.