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THE PACIFIC BANK.
Trial of the Case of Linus M. Price VS. thS
Security National Bank.

Trial of the Case of Linus M. Price VS.. the
Security National Bank
BOSTON. April 23.-Tle trial of the case OF
Linus NJ. Price VS.. the Security National Bank
of Boston, to recover S11 ,OO8 deposited in said
bank by e. G. Whitney, cashier of the Pacitic
Bank, after it became iusolvent, was resumed
this morning in the United States District
Court. Mr.. Micah Dssr, a former director In
the bank, and Mr.. Charles Bats, cashier OF
the Security Bank, were examined. Mr.. Dyar
testified that he told Mr.. Whitney before the
deposit in question was made, and when it was
known thai the bank was insolvent, to Keep
everything in statu quo until the receiver
should take charge of tue affairs OF the bank.
Accordingly, if Mr.. Whitney deposited the
checks aud drafts in the Security Bank, the
witness thought that he must have done 1t
with the idea, which he says he expressed to
Mr.. Bats in making the deposit, of having 1t
kept in trust for the receiver. MIR. Bats testi-
fed that at the time the deposit was made With
him he did not know that the Pacific Bank
was insolvent, and that be did not understand
that it was lefs with aim ia trust.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24

throp, and but short distance from the road.
is large area of low land known as rulers
Meadow. When the water is down, ~ u ene
case In the Summer and Fail, this meadow is
uncovered. In the Spring it is overnowed
Several weeks ago the water came up as usual,
and in rising took with it large area, amount.
ing to several acres in extent, OF the SURFACE OF
the Eat, sod, earth and ice being frozen nrmly
together. This mass foated on the SURFACE,
and more nearly resembled an island than
anything else. 1t attracted much attention
from passers-by, and one farmer said no
thought there would be no difficulty IN grivlng
yoke of oxen out over the surface. Inc ice
has since melted away, leaving the earth 10
drop back where it came from.
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Politics About Home.
Congressman BOutelle tells How TN
BInine Boom starred.

Congressman BOulelle tells How the
Blaine Boom Started.
Editorial Correspondence of the Bangor Whig)
Four months ago it was not known that Mr..
Blaine's name would be presented to the Chi
cago Convention. Long before that, he had
been requested to stand as a candidate, but he
steadily and earnestly maintained his deter
mination not only to remain in private life but
to abstain from any appearance OF interfering
in the direction of party opinion. Inquiries
came thick and fast from all directions as to
whether Mr.. Blaines friends at tho capital
were doing anything or proposed to do anything
towards nominating him, and much impa-
thence was manifested at the inaction in his
behalf, which was enforced by his desire. It
was not uutil late in the winter that the en-
enthusiasm, the demand, for Blaine took tam
gible form. Then many Republicans from
Pennsylvania, finding no authoritative adyis-
ers here ,Ssaid, 1--WE will go home and nomi-
nate Blaine ourselves. He shall be a candi-
date in spite of himself" Said one of these
men to me, about the middle of February; 81
don't care whether Blaine is a candidate or
not. No power on earth can stop his nomina-
ton and election" Men came from New
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K Rise.
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WORK OF THE FLAMES.
Large Cotton Mills AT Fitchville, Conn.,,
Burned-LOss Over 1OO,OOO-AlsO "A
WOODEN Will at South Coventry.

Large Cotton Mills at Fitchville, Conn.,,
Burned-LOss Over 500, OOO-AlsO a
WOODEN Mill at South Coventry.
NORWICH, Conn, April 23.-The large cotton
mills at Fitchville, owned by Providence compa-
ny, were burned early this morning Cause of fire
unknown. The loss is nearly complete, estimates
putting it from 100000 up. Insured but lists not
obtainable, the books being kept in Providence.
WILLnIANTIc, Conn. April 23.-The Washing
ton mills, in South Coventry, were burned Tuesday
night They were occupied by Gilboa & Carson for
manufacturing flannel dress goods. Ca-se, heated
bearings. The mills we're running night and day.
The building was owned by Horace A. Kimball of
Providence, X. t.; insured for $4,000 in mutual
companies. Gilboa & Carson were insured for $685.
600. Two hundred hands are out of employment.
The total loss by the burning of the Washington
mill at South Coventry, Conn.,, Tuesday night, is
estimated at 100000.
Forest Fires.
New YORK, April 23.-Forest fires are raging be-
tween Deer Park and Riverhead, L. l.. and over
300 acres of woodland already burned, and the
fire is spreading. The loss is roughly estimated at
$4,000. Great excitement exists among the resi-
dents Up to 1 p. M, no loss of life had been re-
ported The underbrush took fire from spark
from passing locomotive late last night, and
spread rapidly.
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York reinforcing this sentiment. "GiVe
Blaine," they said, land we will carry Ne
York with a whiril' Ohio responded, az
are for Blaine, and will give him the b
vote ever cast for a President. In
weeks the whole country was alive 70
Blaine movement, which was born OF
Ian demand aud grew strong by the rapid
its growth. The result OF these few wee.
canyassiDg is to place citizen Blaine far ahe'
OF all official and machine candidates In
race where the people have determined "a
marit shall win
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
NEW YORK.
Death of Alvin i. johnson,

NEW YORK, April 23.-Alvn j. johnson, the
publisher died yesterday of Brights disease at the
age OF % years. He was born in Wallingford, Rut-
land county, Vermont, and was the Oldest of twelve
children He paid for his tuition at the Black River
academy, by doing chores for a farmer. He went
South and taught school in 1852. When Cotton,
the map publisher, failed in 1857, Mr.. johnson
succeeded him. At the suggestion of Horace Gree
ley, MT. johnson began work upon what he called
"Ihe Business Mans encyclopaedia" in 1870. He
Greeley, who was his life long friend, Mr. Greeley
was taken from Mr. Johnsons house to a private
asylum after the presidential election of 1872 The
funeral will take place on Friday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Judgments Announced Yesterdt

WASHINGTON, April 23.-In the Court of
Commissioners of Alaoam Claims today
judgments were announced as follows, with
interest at per cent. from the dates named:
James Truslow. Thomas Truslow, Samuel Meeker
and Gilbert Potter Jr executors of the will of Gill
bert Potter, $7,65S, and Horace Dallner, $7,65S,
Nov. 3, 1864.
Frederick t. Bast and VIM. o. Comstock, of the
firm of Bast & Comstock $l2 ,5l7, April is, 1854.
Paul " est, administrator of the estate of Isaac
Taylor, deceased, $2S, 1877, Nov. l, 1868.
Oliver Ames and Cakes A.Ames, executors of the
will of Cakes Ames, deeeastd $25 173, Oct. 81 /.
1864.
Perry R. Payne and Lawrence Turnure. executors
Of the will of John P Thompson, deceased, So, 436
May %, 1863
Elizabeth H. Baillie, Sill 1913, and Elizabeth II.
Baiie executrix of the will of VIM. A. Baillie, de-
ceased, $ll 1888, Aug. IL, 1854.
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SHAW BROS.
The Assignee Ordered TO File an Account
by the Court.

by the Court.
BOSTON, April 23.-In the case of the Globe
Bauk vs.. F. A. Wyman, trustees, this morning,
counsel continued arguments chiefly on the point
whether the Directing creditors of F. Shaw Bros.
should be allowed TO in as defendants and OPP
pose the bill for distribution of assets. Judge
Colburn in making his decision said: do not say
whether this case should be settled in insolvency or
not. Upon the question whether action on this ap-
plicaon should be delayed for the insolvency pro-
ceedings now pending, think there has been time
enough, some nine months, in which to prosecute
those proceedings The action should not, there
fore, be delayed on that account. II they succeed
in getting the estate into insolvency. that matter
can then be dealt with In the meantime Mr.: Wy
man should render his account and the creditors
should prove their claims. The petitioners are en-
titled to have an account rendered and to have the
proceeds of the assets distributed IN some way and
the trustee should be protected in the distribution
The question whether the Shaws have been guilty
of fraud does not come in. The great bulk of the
creditors assent to this assignment. Other claims
can be proved under it. The directors to the APP
plication have right to come in in some FORM but
the questions raised in their answer not open.
do not propose to determine any points beyond
protecting the assignee in dividing the assets.
Mr.. Hoar stated that the assignee could not file
his account within so days, as it contained some
20, 900 items. The court ordered it to be filed on
or before June oath.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
RAILROAD MATTERS.


TORONTO April 23.-A cable despatch to the
Globe from London says that the half yearly meet
ing of the Grand Trunk railway was held today.
The report of the directors was unanimously
adopted and an agreement with the Welland rail-
way company for consolidation of that railroad
with the Grand Trunk was ratified. Some little
criticism of the terms of the agreement was in-
dulged H. but the resolution practically unani-
nous.
During the discussion ON the condition of the
Grand Trunk, several speakers protested stongly
against the action of the Dominion government in
substituting out of the public taxation, the Canadi,
an Pacific in order that it might be better enabled
to diminish the valus of investments in the Grand
Trunk.
Meeting of the Trunk Lines.
CHICAGO, April 23.-The officers of the Chicago,
Burlington Quincy, and representatives of the
Western Trunk Line Association held session
here today, and adjourned until tomorrow without
taking any definite action. The Burlington re-
stated its willingness to share in the competitive
business with the Union Pacific, and renewed its
demand to o share in the Union Pacific local bust
ness. The officials of the latter road however, de-
clare that the Burlington road has made some con-
cessions since the Boston meeting, which may serve
to bring about amicable understanding between
all the lines.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24

New York, April 23.-The joint executive
committee met again to-day and spent the
entire session in consideration of the renewal
of the passenger pool contract. One of ths
most important objections raised to the exist
ing contract WAS that several important lines
between New York and Chicago, including
the Grand Trunk and the Pittsburg, Cinein.
natl & st. Louis, were not members of the
association. IL is probable that the difficulty
will be satisfactorily adjusted, and that all
opposition to the lines will come in.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
STEAMER ON FIRE.
seven Thousand Bales of Cotton Abiaz'
ON the MaPseilIes.

ON the MaPscilles.
NEW ORLEANS, April 23.-The French steamer
Marseiles, with a cargo consisting of 1000 bales
of cotton so bales of hops SOTO parcels Of staves
and 1898 bushels of rye. bound to Bordeaux,
was discovered to be on fire about three days after
leaving this port, when $50 miles east of Bermuda,
a terrific gale prevailing at the time The fire was
discovered in the cargo forward. The fire was so
intense that both crew and passengers, though
to save their lives, had to abandon operations. The
matches were then battened down, and being only
$50 miles from Bermuda. the nearest port, it was
unanimously decided to bear up for that place. On
arriving In Grassy Bay application made to the
naval authorities for assistance to extinguish the
morning of the 14th the fire had been subdued and
extinguished. Had the deck of the vessel been en-
tirely of wood nothing could have saved the ship.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
THE DOMINION.
Manitoba Pressing Its Claims ON the DO
minion.

mlmlOns
wINNEPEG Man.. April 23.-In the Legislature
yesterday resolution regarding provincial rights
and that delegation be appointed to go to Ottawa
and meet the Federal Committee for the settlement
of the claims of Manitoba W as unanimously passed.
The delegation was instructed by resolution OF
the Legislature to urge the right of the province to
control and sell public lands, minerals and timber:
to obtain payment for lands already sold by the
Dominion; to manage the school lands;to secure the
adjustment of the capital account of the Province
on the basis of 10000 population; to MAINTAIN
the right of the Province to charter railways in the
Province and to demand that the subsidy of 80 per
cent. per head of the population be not limited till
the amount received equals that received by Onta-
rio. The delegation is also requested to urge the
energetic prosecution of railways in the Province
and call attention to the prejudcal effect Of the
customs tariff on the extensive boundaries north
ward
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
SPORTING.


BOSTON, April 49, Arrangements have been
made for 20 days cross country bicycle trip
between W. M. Woodside, champion of Ire
The trip will require ride of 1890 miles.
They leave New York city May LIST, making
their first stop at Philadelphia and will visit
Washington, Baltimore, Pittsburg, Columbus,
Fort Wayne and Chicago, and thence west
ward to San Francisco via Salt Lake City.
Base Ball.
AT Lawrence-L Lawrence Z. Lynn0.
At New York-Providences Z, Metropoli-
tans 2.
At Brooklyn-Bostnus 10, Brooklyns 4.
at Baltimore-BaffAlo o, Baltimore 8.
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Horrible need of am insane Fa,her.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 23-Wm. B. Austin,
of Allen county, @ho has been crazy for year
past, yesterda took two of his children. al
most bsbes, aud threw them in the fire. The
mother was poweress tn save them, aud was
able only to 30 to the foods with her
smoking hApa.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
The Treaty Rights of Egypt.

A man named Sutton, apparently laborer was
arrested today at Shitfnal. package of dynamite
and eight dynamite cartridges were found in his
possession. He has been remanded to Jail to await
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
knights of Pythias.

NEW OsLEANs, April 2S-The Supreme
Lodge of the World, Knights of Pythias, Fisis
forenoon elected as Grand chancellor, John
Van Valkinburg, Of Fort Madison, Iowa.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24

ST. LOUIS, Mo, April 23.-Tilden G. Abbott,
formerly connected with and now charged with
the robbery of tie Watertown, Mass, Bank of
$4,000 last fall, was arrested Monday night at
Pierce City Missouri where he has been living for
He had purchased considerable property, stocked
store with 5000 worth of clothing, and was iy-
ing with q woman said to be his niece. He has
wife and four children living near Boston. bis en-
tire property was seized and he will be held until
the officers OF the bank arrive to take him away.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.
CITY ADVERTISEMENT.
CITY OF PORTLAND.

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
April T. 1884.
ORDERED That the City CLERK give notice to all
W parties interested by publishing copy of this
order for weeks successfully in the Portland
Daily Press and Daily Eastern Argus. that it is the
intention Of this Board 10 construct sewers in the
following named streets
Thomas street, south of Pine street,
Danforth street, east of Emery street,
Washington street, north of Walnut street.
Congress and Forest streets,
Cumberland street, west of Mellen,
Oxford street, easterly from present termination.
Hill and Ellsworth streets.
North street. north from Walnut street,
and that this Board WILL Monday, the 9th day of
May next, at 7ls O'Clock p. m, at the Aldermen's
Room, City Building, hear all parties interested
therein and that thereafter this Board win determ
inc Il the public interests require that the said
ers shall be constructed.
A true copy of the order.
ATTEST: GEO. G. BURGESS,
City Clerk.
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
April 10, 1884.
Notice Is hereby given in accordance with the
terms of the above order, which is made part of
apl2dtd GEO. G. BURGESS, City Clerk.
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A Lively Convention i'm Dakota.
WASHINGTON.
Resignation Of Comptroller Knox.
Mt the Capitol.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-John Jay Knox today
rendered his resignation as Comptroller of the Cur
rency, to take effect May LIST.
Vandalism at the Capitol.
During the past two weeks nu merous acts of van
dalism have been committed about the Capitol at
Washington. The relief figures on the bronze doors
have been mutllated and marble statues have been
Clipped of. The Greenough statue of Washington
lost toe last week. The acts have been attributed
to relic hunting yandals, who throng the public
statue Of Mars which stands to the lett of tie east
portico of the main building of the Capitol was
broken an act of pure mischief. The valuable
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24

How Two GeOrglans settled a DAmculty.
SwAMsBoRo, Ca, April %. To-day, j. @. Cole
man. merchant and j. r. Meyers, editor of the
Itemizer resorted TO arms to settle difficulty.
Thirteen shots were fred and Coleman was shot
in the abdomen.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, April "a.
The indications for New England today are
slightly warmer, fair weather, light variable
winds.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
[11.27 P. MI
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POLITICAL.
New Jersey Nationalis,s.

TRENTON, April 23.-The Nationalist held their
State Convention today with about score of dele
gates present. Four delegates at large elected
to the National Convention at Indianapolis. Dis
trict delegates had already been elected. Benja-
min +. Butler seems to be the preference for the
Presidential nominee, but the delegates unin-
structed.
A Lively Convention in Dakota.
HURON, April 23.-Whsn the time tame for call
ing the territorial convention to order today there
was wild scene of confusion. j. G. Scoby was
nominated by North Oak ta, and j. HI. King by
South Dakota and both were declared elected. A
call of the counties then resorted to to settle
the temporary craftsmanship contest and resulted
IN favor of South Dakota and j. H. King. The
convention then took recess.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24

A large shoe firm of Boston has offered GER
tain conditions to establish manufactory in
Bnckfeld. The citizens have the matter un-
der consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24

Hurricane Granite Company has been
awarded the Contract to furnish the granite
for Lubec Channel ietty. About $500 tons of
granite viii be required and work win be
commenced at once. The job will probably
be finished BY the first of Iuly,
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
Court Matters at Auburn.

LEWISTON, April pa case of Phillips,
the druggist iniormer, came up at Auburn to-
day. Phillips claimed his residence 10 Port
land. The case was continued to take deposit
tions as to his residence.
Mrs. Benoit, the infanticide, has been COM
mitted to the Insane Hospital.
Thirteen persons were indicted at this term
for misdemeanors growing out of the late
strikes. They are looking for Gov. Butler to
conduct their defence.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24

head of Cobbosseecontee pond in connection
with the rise of water there. Near East Win
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
PORTER.

The farm buildings of David Varney in
Porter were burned Saturday. Insured.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24

emphatic expression to our preference for his nom
nation at Chicago"
The committee on business reported the follow
ing delegates at large: General Malone, William
II. Peasants (colored, S. NJ Yoost, Frank S. Blair,
James D. Brady, A. A. Dodson. Electors at large
were also elected.
After the announcement of the State committee
speech making became the order of the night, and
at this hour (l2.30) is still going on.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-10-31
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

CHIEF Engineer Mott requests the
several Companies Of the Fire De-
partment to meet at the Hall of
Mechanics Engine Co. No. 2, on
Sunday, at p. NJ. sharp, for the
purpose of attending the funeral of
the Hon. Mrs. G. r. Bishop.
CORPORAL Fassett, foreman of
Engine Co. No. /, notifies the men,
bers of the company to be at the
engine house, ut half-past twelve
o'clock on Sunday, for the purpose
of attending the funeral of the late
Hon. Mrs. Bishop.
MECHANICS Engine Co. No. 2 are
ordered to meet in full uniform at
their hall on Sunday at o'clock, to
attend the funeral of the late Hon.
Mrs. Bishop.
The members of Pacific Hose Co.
are requested to meet at their Hall
on Sunday at II noon, for the pur-
pose of attending the funeral of the
late Hon. Mrs. c. r. Bishop.
The members of the Hook and
Ladder Co. are requested to meet at
their Hall on Sunday at l O'Clock, to
attend the funeral of the late Mrs.
Bishop.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-10-31
SODA WATER.

To the uninitiated the name Soda
Water conveys the idea of a cooling,
frothy, fixing drink, into the COM
position of which enters the common
Baking Soda of our kitchens. This
is mistaken idea. The water pro-
per is, or should be, simply pure
filtered spring water, confined in
suitable vessels, into which is passed
carbonic acid gas until sufficient
pressure is attained. This forms
the plain soda. In order to make
the drink to which we are accustom-
ed, sufficient quantity of the vari-
ously favored syrups is measured
into the glass and then
the plain Soda Water turned in,
The purity and healthfulness of this
drink depends wholly on the syrups.
Probably nine-tenths of all the
syrups, like raspberry, strawberry,
lemon or pineapple drawn from
soda fountains are made by adding
artificial fruit essences to syrup
formed from white sugar and water.
The artificial fruit essences are pre-
pared from various others known to
chemists, with the addition of color
ing matter to give them semblance
to the fruit. 1t has been decided
by physicians that these artificial
fruit essences are very detrimental
to the health. In order to be able
to dispense absolutely pure bever-
ages from the magnificent apparatus
in their store, the entcrprising firm
of Benson, Smith & Co. have inn
ported from New York full line OF
McKesion & Robbins pure fruit
juices, which are simply the un-
diluted juice of the fruit or berry.
The flavor of syrups made from
these juices is incomparably superb
or to those prepared from artificial
essences, and are also free from the
Objectionable and dangerous chemi-
Gals which these contain. S56 3t'