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NATIONAL BANKS.
Taxation Laws Interpreted by Justie
Stanley Matthews.

NaxatiOn Laws Interpreted by Justiee
Stanley Matthews.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 1S.-Justice Stanley Mat.
thews, of the supreme Court of the United
States, in suit brought by the city of Coving-
ton against various national banks of that CITY
to recover taxes alleged to be due on their sur
plus real estate and Office fixtures, has render
ed decision. The banks had obtained tenn
porary restraining order, and the case came M
on motion to make the injunction perpetual.
The Justice holds that the furniture and real
estate is exempt from city taxation, because Of
provision in the Kentucky statutes making a
specific tax on each share of national bank
stock, which is to be in lieu of all other taxa
ton. But If this is not the case, the furniture
will still be exempt, because the act of Con
gress, without whose authority it cannot be
taxed by State authority, does not permit it
but 1t does authorize the taxation of real es.
tate.
AS to the surplus bank and individual prop,
erty, he held that they were not subject to mu-
niclpal taxation, becasue they were not includ.
ed in the permission granted in the act Of Con.
gress, without which any State or municipal
taxation of national banks is void, and were
not subject to taxation in Kentucky beyond
the limit fixed by the State statute of so Cents
per share OF $780, The perpetual Injunction
was granted.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
An Active Ohfef Of Police

PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 1S.-Max Schawberg.
Austro-B ungarian consul in this city, this al
ternoon hoisted small Austrian flag over the
door of the consulate in honor of the 54th
birthday Of the Emperor of Austria, and Chief
OF Police Brann, who has been making vigor-
GUS fight against swinging signs and street OBJ
structions Immediately ordered it down.
Schawberg refused to comply and Brann en-
tered a suit TO compel its removal. Schaw-
berg insists that the order was in direct viola
ton of the treaty between the United States
and Austria which explicitly provides that
consuls can hoist their flag over the main en-
trance to their consulate in any city.
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FINANCIAL.
The Wam street Rnni.,

New York, Aug 18.-Deputy Attorney
General Post obtained today in the Supreme
Court an order requiring the directors Of the
suspended Wall street Bank to show cause
on Monday next why an injunction should not
be granted restraining them from receiving
any money or demands due the bank, and
from paying any money to any person or in
any way dsposing of the assets Of the bank,
and why temporary receiver should not be
appointed to take charge of the affairs of the
bank. In the complaint it is stated the liabili-
ties of the bank are $1,906,O7S, assets ST. 12O,-
S55, a deficiency of $785 ,223.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
Struck by "a Train.

Yesterday morning as the western bound
freight train on the Boston & Maine from this
city was rounding the curve between Stone
ham and Melrose the engine struck man who
was lying between the rails, throwing him to
one side OF the track, fracturing his hip and
mutiating his face. He was evidently sleep-
ing off the effects of spree, and the bottle in
his pocket was unbroken. He gave the name
OF James Hennessy, residing in Reading
where he has wife and three children. He
was taken to the Massachusetts General Hos
pital.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
HANDLERS OF LIGHTNING.
Lightning Speed In a Contest of Telegra-
phers-Prizes for Rapidity and Accura-

New YORK, Aug. ia fast-sendiDg tourn-
ament OF telegraphers took place in the dining
room of the Western Union building today.
The test was the transmission of 500 words of
selected printed matter, the points to be con-
sidered being rapidity, correctness and perfect
ion ia forming the Morse characters. There
were ten contestants, representing every tele-
graph company in the city and the United
Press. The prize winners were as follows:
W. L. Waugh, Commercial Telegraph Compa-
ny, rapidity and perfect manipulation, gold
medal; time, II minutes 81 seconds Second,
W. M. Gibson, Bankers and Merchants Tele-
graph Company, good but not perfect sending,
silver medal; time, IL minutes seconds Third,
+. j. kim, United Press fair formation of
characters but great speed, silver plated key;
time 10 minutes 80 seconds Several of the
contestants transmitted the matter in less time
than any of the winners, but they were de-
barred BY imperfect transmission. In one in
stance the 800 words was gone over in 10 min
utes 10 seconds, but the sending not being
readable it failed to secure prize.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19

NEW YORK.
Gen. Eogan's Trip.

JAMESTOWN, Aug. 18.-Gen. Logan and
party arrived here to-day. They were met at
the wharf by the Grand Army Post and cordial
ly welcomed. The streets through which thew
passed were packed with people. At the hotel
Hon. Reuben e. Fenton welcomed the General
to jamestown and the latter responded ex-
pressing thanks for the kindness shown. After
lunch tie General and party were driven to
the depot and were greeted with spontaneo us
and non partisan demonstration.
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THE DOMINION.
A Political Picnic

QUEBEC, Aug. ia large number of mem
bers of parliament are expected at Riviere du
Loup On Bas, village situated on the St.
Lawrence, ia miles below this city, tomorrow,
to attend picnic given by Hon. A. p. Caron.
1t is generally understood, however, to be a
political caucus, organized at the suggestion
of Sir John Mcdonald, for the purpose of
sounding the Quebec members on the short
line question.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
RAILWAY MATTERS
Lake shore Rond.

Tacoma. N. a., Aug. 18,-Civil Engineer
J. A. Harrington, of the Portland & Ogdens.
burg railroad, will commence the survey Of
the Lake Shore railroad tomorrow. The pro
posed road runs from Lsconia to Alton Bay, to
connect with the Boston & Maine road the
charter for the same being granted nv the last
legislature. The survey will commence at Al
ton Bay, and it is intended to complete the
survey in three weeks, and there is no doubt
that ground will be broken early this fall
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Am Old Offender Ayres,ed

PORT JEFFERSON, L. L, Aug. 1S.-A man
who gave the name of L. G. Mores of Lowell,
Mass, agent for harness factory at that place,
was recognized last night as Henry Sweezy,
who two weeks ago committed criminal as
sault upon seven year old girl some woods
near lslip and for whose arrest reward Of
800 was offered. The man, who is over 70
years old, denies being Sweezy.
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WASHINGTON.
Proposed Harbor of Refag


WARRINGTON, Aug. 18.--A board of army
engineers, composed of Col. G. e Blunt Lieut..
Col. W. P. Crsighill and Lieut.. Col. Walter
Mcfarland with Major G. W. Raymond, has
been appointed in accordance with provision
in the river and harbor bill appropriating
100000 for the construction of a national har-
Dor of refuge of the first class at Sandy Bay.
The board will meet in Boston tomorrow. 1t
is to determine the question if the point select
ed is or is not the best location on the coast be-
tween Portland and Boston for such a harbor
as is required,
Not Yellow Fever.
Past Assistant Surgeon Irwin, of the Marine
Hospital Service, has made report in the
case of the schooner j. Taylor from Portobel-
10 for Baltimore, from which three of the
crew were removed to the quarantine station
at Trademarks Island. He says the patients
are improving rapidly, and that there is no
doubt that the disease is Chagres or Panama
fever. In the case of one of the crew who
died on the voyage, there were some evidences
of yellow fever,
Health Precautions.
Mr.. John W. Bailey, United States consul at
Hamburg, Germany, has appointed DIR. w. l..
Homman as medical inspector of all vessels
leaving that port for the United States He
reports that the German government has
promised its cooperation in securing thorough
sanitary inspection of all departing vessels.
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Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,

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PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
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week after; three insertions or less $780, continu-
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Half square three insertions or less, rs cents; one
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of 'AMUsEMENTs" and "AUCTIoN
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Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at &2.50 a
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Address all communications to
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PROVIDENCE


Earned runs-Providence 2, Portlands 1.
Wild pitches-Brill 4, Miller L.
Passed balls Callahan 3, Bassett 1.
Struck out-Portlands 7, Providence 8.
First base on errors-Portlands l. Providence g.
Total called balls-On Brill SO, Miller SO.
Total strikes called-Portlands z, Providence 8.
First base called balls-Providenee B.
Left on bases-Portlands L, Providence 8.
Double plays-Radford, Hines and Denny; Bas
set and Denny; Freligh and Matthews.
Time of game-2 hours 10 minutes,
Umpire-Batchelder.
The umpiring of the game yesterday by Mr.
Batchelder was we think the poorest exhibition
yet given by him. His decisions were rank on
pitcher of the Portlands who gave ball after bali
that should have been called strikes Brill and
Callahan did their part Of the playing in splendid
see Abbott move SO slow after he fumbed the ball
on the first; that is not the way TO play ball.
In the seventh inning the Providences made q
Portiands also made one in the sixth inning.
PROVIDENCE vs.. BosToNs.
Next Monday afternoon the lovers of the national
game in this city will have rare treat in the ap-
pearance OF these two clubs on Presumpscot Park
These clubs are too well known to need any COM
ment from us, and tne game must esult.
BASE BALL AT NAPLES.
One of the most interesting and the best contested
games of base ball ever witnessed in Naples was
played ther Saturday afternoon between the
Naples and Cumberland Mills clubs. Cook and
Knapp we're the battery of the former and the
Dougherty brothers of Portland of the latter club
Both catchers filed their positions very acceptably
The pitchers were both very effective, Cook ex-
ceiling he striking out nine men, while Dougherty
struck out six. Cook ranks one of the best
pitchers in the State. Fielding honors in the game
were about equally divided, both shortstops making
some very pretty catches. Errors: Naples, 6; Cum
berland Mills, 8. Time of game, / hour, 40 min
utes. Mr.. John Graham served satisfactorily as
umpire.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
2 8 6 z IS
Naples. =. ........O o o 1 O. 8
Cumberland Mills...0 o 2 U Obs
NOTES.
The Providence club should not have scored either
in the fourth or sixth inning.
We hope Batchelder will try and do better here
after. We do not wish him to favor the home club
by any means, but would like them to have Justice
The Detroits play in B,ddeford with the Bidde-
fords, Friday.
The Our Boys defeated the Clay Coves by score
of SO to %.
The Dirigo B. B. G. challenge the Portland Reds
to play them match game of base ball on the
horse car grounds, Deering, Wednesday, August
10th, at 3 p. m. ID. McGlinchy, manager.
The Biddefords went to Sanford yesterday and
defeated the Sanfords by score of TO 5. Daniels
OF the Biddefords, struck out 10. The game was a
very interesting and exciting one.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
MAINE.
Died o., a Train.

NE8BURYPoRT, Mass, Aug. 18-Mrs. Har-
riet E. Kueeland OF Harrison, Me-, forty-one
years old, died on the train OF the Eastern
Railroad due here at 1918, just after leaving
Salem this forenoon of consumption. She was
en- route from Peabody to her home. The
body was placed in charge of medical ex-
aminer and taken to the hospital where it was
prepared for interment. Deceased was &C
companied by her sister.
Caught i'm a belt and Killed,
LEWISTON, Aug. ia son of VIM. Harri-
man playing in Pingree & Co. IS steam mill
this morning was caught by belt and in
stantly killed.
REr. Blaine En Route TO STRONG.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 1S.-Mr. Blaine arrived in
Augusta from Bar Harbor this afternoon. He
departs for Strong to attend the celebration of
the birth of the Republican party tomorrow
morning,
AUGUSTA
Mr.. Robert johnson Blake of Augusta says
he is a grandson of Gen. Robert Blake and
Helen Sheridan who were married in Dublin
in 1785, and for whose heirs it Is said fortune
OF nearly million dollars is awaiting. Mr..
johnson was named after the General, and he
Is the poseeEsor OF an old family Bible contain
ing genealogical record of the family for
many years past. English lawyers have placed
the case in the hands of their New York
brethren to lcok after, so far as this country is
concerned.
BIDDEFoRD.
There has been a gang of thieves in Bidde-
ford during the past week, WORKING the conf.
dence game. On Friday the police ran across
their tracks and followed them up. Saturday
afternoon they were driven out of town.
Sunday morning at about IL o'clock Mrs
VIM. Dyer, residing at No. Dyer street, Saco,
fell to the floor while passing from the kitchen
to the sitting room. Mr.. Dyer who was in an
adjoining room Immediately went to her as
sistance, placed her upon sofa where she ex-
PRED within few minutes. She had been in
feeble hearth for some time.
GARDINER.
Rev. Leverett Bradley, for several years the
popular pastor OF Christ church, Gardiner, has
resigned his pastorate there and viii remove to
Andover, Mass, some time in September.
KENT's HILL.
The Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female
College at Kent's Hill, has just purchased, for
its conservatory of music, full supply
of the celebrated Henry +. Miller pianos, in
Guiding concert square grand. They have
been carefully selected By Prof Morse in per-
son, and give the conservatory fine outfit
All its pianos are now new.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19

Deposits draw interest from the first Of every
month except May June, November and December
Dividends ara paid in January and July.
Rate of the last two dividends per cent per
annum.
FRED Ne. RICHARDS, Bank Examiner.
aug18 d3t&W1t
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.
The indications Tor New England to-day are
generally fair weather, variable winds, gener-
ally southerly, nearly stationary temperature
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
[11.27 P. MI
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PROPOSALS.
Proposals for River Improvements
UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.

UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.
PORTLAND, Maine, August 10, 1884.
DROP0SALS in duplicate, addressed to the I'M
A dersigned, will be received at his office in
Portland, Maine, until O'Clock P. M, on Wednes-
day the Bird day of September, 1884, for Improving
Cocheco River, New Hampshire.
Persons desiring to make proposals for this work
requested to apply to the undersigned at his Of
fee, 45315 Congress Street, Portland, Maine for
specifications instructions to bidders, and the re-
quisite blanks, and such further information as
may be desired concerning the same.
G. E. BLUNT,
Colonel of Engineers, U. S. Army.
aug16 d6t
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
Virsinia's Elec toraI Tickel

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 18.-Tbe committee
appointed at the conference last Friday of the
coalition members of the legislature are in
consultation tonight with Gen. Malone and
some of the leaders of his party endeavoring to
reach some understanding in relation to the
electoral ticket. 1t is possible that two or three
of the Malone electors for one cause or an
other will withdraw of their own account II
they do their places will be filed by the Ma
hone state committee with persons who have
always affiliated with the Republican party.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
New York Laborers for Blaine.

New York, Aug. Representatives from
eight of the city railroad companies had con-
ference today with Secretary Fessenden at the
National Republican headquarters, with view
towards organizing Blaine and Logan mass
meeting of drivers and conductors.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
PRATT'S ASTRAL Oil.

q Use no other in your Oil Stoves and save the
Inconvenience of Smoke and Odor For sale in
2IMarket Square. Delivered free of expense.
ily26 eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19

AUGUSTA, Aug. 1S.-Mr. Blaine arrived in
Augusta from Bar Harbor this afternoon. he
departs for Strong to attend the celebration of
the birth of the Republican party tomorrow
morning,
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19

PROPOSALS.
UNITED STATES ENGINEERS OFFICE.
PORTLAND, Maine, August 10, 1884.
DROPOSALSsn'd duplicated addressed to the under
Il signed will be received at his Office in Port
land Maine, until 8 O'Clock P NJ on Wednesday.
the 3rd day of September 1874, for breaking up
and removing about 100 cubic yards of sunken
ledge in Eastport Harbor, Maine.
Persons desiring to max proposals for this work
are requested to apply to the undersigned at his of
fee, No. 4534s Congress Street, Portland. Maine,
for specifications, instructions to bidders and
the requisite blanks, and such further information
as may be desired concerning the same.
G. E. BLUNT,
Colonel of Engineers, U. S. ARMY.
augl6 DIFF
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A Significant EIectior,

PETERSBURG, Va, Aug. 1S-Robert Nc
Cudlesh, (Rep.) was today elected member OF
the Legislature to fill a vacancy by 1865 ma
jority over DR.. May, (Ind. Rep).
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
AUGUSTA

There has been gang of thieves in Bidde-
ford during the past week, WORKING the conf.
dence game. On Friday the police ran across
their tracks and followed them up. Saturday
afternoon they were driven out of town.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19
LATEST MARINE NEWS.

K Inappreciable.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-19

LEWISTON, Aug. ia son of VIM. Harri-
man playing in Pingree & Co.'s steam mill
this morning was caught by belt and in
stantly killed.
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DR.. Prices dental roons, 72O11 Front
street. oeUu
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The UNEARNEp LASps.-Ihs Dalles
Times Nous.taiHscr says: The voice of
the Northwest il undoubtedly in favor
of the forfeiture of the unearned land
GRANT of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company. The press IL speaking out
boldly in the matter. and II our Con-
sressional representation pay any atten-
ton to the desires of their constituents
they will heed this warning voice. For
wears the people have seen the best
lands in the country seized by corpo-
ration, whose only object was selfish
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of its stockholders
and they have been patient IN their for
bearance. hoping that the company
vould give them an outlet to market:
Rnt wear after year has passed. and
nothing has been done IN this regard
aud the great corporations seemed TO
have no other ends in view than TO bol
star mn their stocks and procure such
CONGRESSIONAL action as would give
them millions of acres OF the public
Ian,;s TO which tLey are not enti led.
The time has come for action. and an
outraged public are determined to bring
ALI the pressure 10 bear possible TO Sc
cure the forfeiture Of these lands.
They have lived on and improved lands
for railroad corporations long enough
thew desire to work for themselves IN
! future.
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LINCOLN'S CAPTAIN.

Bt'se and Gray tells the story follow
ing:
Jack Williams was brave sergeant OF
a regiment which, undrilled and und s.
cIplined. had joined the army OF tbs Po-
tomac just as the terrible campaign OF
1864 began.
Before the ar ny reached Petersburg
Jack commanded his company; the cap.
tain and lIeutenants having been killed
His gallantry WAS SO conspicuous that
the regular army.
Ordered before an examining board at
Washington, Jack presented himself,
bronzed face and uncut beard.
The trim. dapper officers composing
the Board had never been under fire
or roughed it in the field, but they
were posted in tactics and in the theory
of WAT.
Though shocked at Jacks unsoldierlv
appearance, they asked him all sorts Of
questions about engineering, mathe-
mates, ordnance and campaigns. Not
single question could Jack answer.
"What Is an echelon?" asked one of
the Board.
Don't know" answered Jack.
What Is an abatis!'
Never saw one"
"A redan?'
"You fellows have got me again." re-
pl S Jack.
"W\ll, what is hollow square. sir?"
Never heard of one before: guess
they don't have them down at the front,
do they!"
"What would you do. sir. if You were
in command of a company. and cavalry
should charge on you!" asked lispine
fellow in white kids.
DO. you foeir thundered Jack: &"
wonld give them Hail Columbia-thats
what I'd do"
This ended the examinations; and the
report of questions and answers, with
the adverse Judgment of the Board, was
sent to President Lincoln.
His private secretary read the report
to him. and, when he came to the only
answer that Jack had given, the Presi-
dent said:
stop. read that over again."
The secretary did so.
That's Just the sort of men our army
wants." said the President. taking the
report and dipping his pen in the ink.
stand. On the back of the paper he
wrote. in clear hand:
Give this man a captains commits
sion. A. LINCOLN"
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DR. HENLEY's DANDELIoN Tonic is an
appetizer and cure for indigestion. 27
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Individual instructions given in the
English branches. book keeping. COM
merciai arithmetic. penmauship and
letter writing. Pupils can commence
at any time. Hours, s:D To 10 O'Clock.
Terms, s. per month, in advance.
Special attention given To those whose
early education had been neglected. and
to foreigners desiring to learn the Eng
lish language. YoUNa & HOLMES,
Room 3, over San francisco Store. Is II
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NEW STEAMBOAT ARRANGEMENT.

Tie Oregon Railway i Navigation
Company's boats will for the present
leave Seattle every afternoon at 4
o'clock. connecting at Tacoma with
train at 10 p. m. for Portland. Steam
ers from Tacoma will arrive at Seattle
every morning. except Sunday. at am.
and leave for Victoria and way ports at
6 a. IN. Sunday morning boat from
Tacoma will arrive at Seattle at ii
o'clock instead of ; n. m. Steamers
for Olympia and way ports will leave
Seattle Sunday At p. 10. ana other days
at p. M, arriving at Seattle from
Olympia an way ports about noon.
c. L. CLANcEY, Agent. Ap-5
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Those who are obliged to use artificial
teeth will find the new plate being IN
troducsd by DR.. Kilbourne, 625 Front
street, vastly superior to rubber; 1t Is
less bulky, lighter and much stronger;
and being made of metal pure as gold
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