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The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26
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Hon. Elisha Clarke, leading citizen of
Bath, Me-, died on Sunday, being nearly 10
years old. He was publisher and editor of the
Lincoln Telegraph 40 years ago, and until he
sold to Chamberlain, Hsines & Plummer, who
changed the name Of the paper to the North.
ern Tribune. He soon after was in the book
trade, first with Clarke, Sawyer & Magoun,
and later by himself. Mr. Clarke had served
in the Maine Senate, and his vote it was that
made VIM e. Crosby Governor by the Lesis-
lature. His adherence to the Democratic party
was not of long duration. When the rebellion
broke out he Joined the Union party, and ever
after remained a true Republican. Collector
Fisher appointed him inspector in the Bath
Custom House, which office he held while Mr..
Fisher lived. His successor, Mr.. Neallev, ap-
pointed Mr.. Clarke deputy collector, the duties
OF which office he performed till suddenly
stricken down with disease. That was nearly
six years ago. For long time his death was
almost hourly expected. He partially recoy-
cred, but has never since been able to do any
business.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26

up the pole like raccoon. Allen was limp
aud Fitzpatrick found him unconscious in a
fit Balancing himself and Allen with his
left hand Fitzpatrick released rope from his
waist with his right hand and lasbed him
lightly to the pole. He then descended amid
ths cheers of the crowd now increased to over
q thousand people. Allen was finally taken
off the pole by firemen with the aid OF a hook
and ladder truck.
Another splendid example Of bravery and
devotion to duty which may cost the modest
hero his life was shown during the storm OF
Sunday night on the Hudson River Railroad.
A few minutes after o'clock a. the Chicago
express, bound for New York thundered out
from the South end of the tunnel through st.
Anthony's nose, an explosion Of torpedoes
warned the engineer and passengers that dan
gor was imminent. The train was soon stop
ped and an investigation made. The violent
gale which was raging and the splashiDg of the
river close by the train, first suggested that tbs
track had been washed away, but it was soon
discovered that the signal tower at Highlands
station had been blown down and lay ACROSS
the track, and nnder its ruins lay the body OF
John Callahan, the brave signal man who had
faced death to perform his duty. Efforts were
first made TO extricate the body, and willing
hands made as quick work as possible. The
poor fellow was still alive. He was removed
into baggage car and all was done for him
that was possible. Before the wreck was
cleared away he recovered enough for the train
officers to learn something of the occurrence.
1t was gathered from his occasional attempts
at explanation that the gale shook the signal
tower so severely that he was sure 1t would 20
over. He went mp the road and set the tor
pedoes. Then he returned to the tower to
attend to his signals and was buried in the
ruins When the gale demolished the structure.
How long before trains arrived at the spot, the
torpedoes had been set and the tower blown
down, was not ascertained. Callahan's condi-
tion is precarioua. A handsome sum was
raised for him by the passengers on the train.
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ALABAMA CLAIMS.


Judgments Amnsanced by she Court.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25-The Court of Ala
bama Claims, in session today, announced
judgments as follows with interest at per
cent. from the dates named:
No. 12, Joseph Bennett 1886, May "a. 1851.
No. 2l, Alger Crowell, Judgment for the United
States.
No. ss, William W. Tinley, Judgment for the
No. 40 1; Gottshall public admir-, Judgment for
the United States.
No. 55 Joseph Mariana, $195. Aug. IL, 1864.
No. 1885, Manuel Bethancorte, 1926, June 2S,
1865.
No. POS, John slosman, s2s5, July 16. 1861.
NO. Al, Manuel S. Freitas, $3.50, june &C. 1865.
No. 400, John Pimento, $355, April 10, 1863.
No. 449, Andrew Weeks Judgment for the United
No. 594, Henry j. Bourne, Judgment for the
United States
No. s6l, Fred McLaurin, s21o. May H. 1863.
NO. o62 John Preria, Judgment Tor the United
No. ss7, John Brown, $500, June 21. 1865.
No. S9S, Andrew Francis 1925, June 21 1866.
1905, Moses K. Ellis, 1905, James Williams, aud
l248, William DAILY, Judgments for the United
No. 1924 Henry Williams $3.50, June %, 1856.
No. 1886. John Colby, and 1649, james Welsh,
Judgments for the United States.
No. 17l7, John Davis $500. June 26, 1865.
No. 1,718, J homas Mcneil, $780, June %, 1865
No. No. 1,719, Joseph I. Machado, $3.50, June 20,
No. 1.72l, Martin Parson, Judgment for the
United States
No /. .722, John Sheridan. 5000. and No. 1900,
David Morrison, 1926, June 26, 1863
No, 2,3io, Matther Claudius, s12o. June %,
5So No 2.211, Christian Garcia, $500, June 2e,
No. 2,222, Andrew Swanson, judgment for the
United States.
No. 2.2I4, Rab of Tahiti, $500, and No. .21s,
John Scanlan, 1915, June rs, 1865,
of Henry + Springer, Sc, ,26$, Nov. To- 1864.
NO. 2,269 Edward II. Howes, assisnee of the
firm of Elan & Howes, $3.50. July 81, 1865.
No 1856, l. Lkiki, $500. June 26, 1866.
No. 2 ,593. Manvex S. Silva, S so Sept. Z, 1862
No. 2 6O4, Ben Kaaaka, $500, june 26 1865.
No. 2,6o7, Jose Garcia Lectinbed, ju Igment for
the United states.
No. 1883, John Dali, $500, june %, 1885.
1855, Aafrset s. Martins successor " Co.
2,9S9. Alex. Barkeley; 1929, Samuel Coins ad-
ministrator; 4, 4,04l John l.. Barro; 4 043 Richard
Cooper; $500. Manuel Victorius; 5,296, Antonio
Laeee Andre; judgments for The United Ltates.
5,297i Oscar Fish, $500, Juse l, 1867.
5,30S, Joseph Pedro Miranaville and f. O44 Sam
uel Warner, $780, June 26, 1865; and 170 Henry
k. Powers. administrator of the estate of j, Pow
ers; judgment for the United States.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26
Personal Paragraphs.


Whitelaw Reid declines 10 be candidate
for the United States Senate.
John Kelly is seriously i'll from severe
bronchial affection.
A life-pass over a railroad was probably
the oldest Of the many centennial birthday
gifts received by Sir Moses Monteiore.
The emperor of Brazil has asked Captain
Eads for advice concerning important har-
Dor improvements at Rio Glande do Sui.
The greatest tea drinker in England is Mr..
Gladstone, the greatest 10 France NJ. Glenn
erceau, and in America Mr.. Bouccault.
The latter carries while travelling flask Of
tea as Others do Of cognac.
An accusation of cowardiee dnring the
American war, lately started in Paris,
against the Comte de Paris, has aroused in
dignation among the Orleans party Of
France.
Si1ce last September Emperor William has
had five severe fainting fits, his vitality fall
ing very low after each attack, and it is
feared at the Berlin court that he will die
suddenly before the year is out.
Mr.. Jacob Huntsbarger, now living at Ger
mantown, Ohio, was born in Dauphin eoun-
ty, Pa. Nov. 15, 1881, aud is therefore ex-
actly 103 years old. He has voted every
Democratic presidential ticket from Jeffer-
son to Cleveland.
Col. f. d. Ellsworth, father of Col. FL
mer E. Ellsworth, who was shot in Alexan-
dria while tearing down rebel flag, at the
beginning Of the war, still maintains, In a
pasture in Mechanicsville, the horse that be-
longed to his son, which is nov thirty-three
years old.
Mr.. Richard Wilson, whose son married
Miss Carrie Astor the other day, was once
resident Of Dalton, Ca, and kept asmall
store in what is remembered by old clizens
as miserable shanty. Subsequently he
gos start in the world at Louisville, KY,
and is worth now about IS, 100000.
Mr.. Ashton, author of ''Soeial Life in the
Reign of Anne" accuses Justin Mccarthy
of plagiarism in his recently issued History
of the Four Georges" The Athen@um
prints column of parallel passages from
each work. Mr.. Ashton writes that Mr..
Mccarthy has been so long associated with
gentlemen who advocate non payment of
rent that he has adopted their principles
even in literary work.
Queen Olga of Greece is one of the hand
soonest women to be seen. She is rather
tall, most exquisitely built, with small hands
aud feet, thick dark hair, large brown eyes,
| with eyelashes that are simply wonderful,
and with pare, creamy complexion as rare
as 1t is beautiful. She is very fond of horse
back riding and looks we'll in the saddle.
She is adored by her husband and her peo-
pie. She ID fond of knitting lace work, such
as is done in Turkey, and giving it to ladies'
who please her in any way. Her majesty il
also frequent contributor to the editorial
columns Of the Hora of Athens.
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INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.
Reducing Wages.


WooNsocKET, R. l., Nov. 25-Notices were post
ed yesterday in the Globe Nourse and Social mills,
the three cotton factori in Woonsocket Of
reduction of wages tO go into effect Monday,
December Sth.
10 be Thrown Out Of Employment.
Boston, Nov. 25-The waltham Watch Com
pany to-day notified about 200 hands that their
services would not be required after December 9th
About Geo or more are to be discharged by that
date.
Unpaid LabOrers Riotins in Delaware.
WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. 25.-A serious fight
took place at Newark, Delaware, IL miles South of
here, yesterday afternoon. On October % McGar-
gan Fitz patrick, Contractors for section of the
new Baltimore s. Philadelphia railroad, ran away.
leaving their Italians unpaid. AS the men would
not resume work unless their accounts were settled,
the new contractor obtained ew force of laborers
and tried TO begin work yesterday, but inter
fered with by the old party. Word sent to Will
mington for help and DeputyISheritf Chambers with
posse Of ten men arrived on the ground little
before noon and tried to concilate the rioters
was fired upon at once by Nick Maroney, who stood
behind a tree The deputy sheritfs used their re-
vovers and the Italians used stones and brickbats
Chambers was shot through the arm and b I'd his
head cut in several places and his hand disabled by
stones. He is seriously hurt o hers of the posse
were struck by missiles. number of Italians were
arrested and taken to Wilmington. All three are
badly up. Another posse of about 100 was
sent from Wilmington to Newark to guard the rail
road property and protect the new lab0rers when
work is resumed. Considerable trouble is expected.
The prisoners were brought up in court here to-
day, and the three ringleaders held in $1,000 bail
each TO answer charges of assault ana battery with
intent to kill. FIftyOue others held for riot
GUS conduct. The whole party were forwarded to
Newcastle jail this morning.
The Situation in Hooking Valley Grow
ing More serious.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 25.-The situation in the
Hooking Valley has become more serious since the
trades assemblies of Cincinnati and other places
have become interested. and collections are being
taken up in New York city. The operators have
now 1900 new and are getting more. They
seem determined to employ no union men and MEM
bers of that organization are determined to remain
and have their friends in other localities get as
much aid for them as possible. With this state of
affairs there are the grayest apprehensions to the
results during the Winter.
Rolling Mill suspemds Operations.
READING, Pa. Nov. 25.-The rolling mill at
Blandon, Erie county, suspended operations to-day
for want of orders, throwing 15o men out of en-
plOyment.
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BUSINESS SUSPENDED.
Terrible State of Affairs in South
ern Virginia.
One Hundred and Fifiy-scven of the
Leading Citizens of Wise County Die of
the Plague.

LTNcHBuRe, Va, Nov. 25.-The following is
from we'll known preacher in Southwest Vir-
ginia and ia entitled to full respect:
Latest advices concerning tha epidemic in
West Lee, Dickinson and Buchanan counties
are heartrending. On Gnests river, in Wiee
county, within radius of four miles, there
are thirty cases of the disease, and in one in
stance father, mother and Six children died.
Many persons died for want OF attention. Bus
iaess is suspended snd ali are concerned with
the sick and dying. Six persons were buried
in one graveyard in one day. The disease is,
however, assuming milder form in some To-
calities. Not less than 157 of the best citizens
of Wise county have died. During the last
few days the disease has made its appearance
in Lee county and several deaths have oc-
cured More worthy people never called
more loudly for relief than these. They need
nurses. medicine and committee of intelli-
geut phs sicians to diagnose the disesse and
stop its horrible march.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26
THE FLAMES.
supposed Encendiary Fire.

WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. 25.-The old passen-
ger station at Brookfeld and the freight station
were burned last evening during Democratic cele-
bration. Loss about $1,000. IL is given out as
spontaneous combustion, but as the station had
Just been moved across travelled way, against the
desire OF the public, lDcendiarism ia surmised.
$4,000 Loss i'm n Chicago Paper Ware.
house.
CHICAGO, Nov. PA fire tonight in the four
story and basement building 1873 Monroe street,
occupied by the Chicago Paper Company and others
caused loss to the paper company of $50 O0O in
SUI ance, $4,000. Other minor losses chiefly by
printers, $4,000. The building was damaged
5000.
Fire in Poqueiannock, Conn.-Ioss sic,
600.
NORWICH, Nov. 25-A store at Hallville Mills
Poquetannoek, was burned at o'clock this morn
ing. 1t was new building and was to have been
opened today. Loss $4,000; partially insured.
The heaviest loss falls on Geo. o. Stead, who had
just bought stock.
An Extensive Blaze at Carl function,
Mo.
CARTHAGE, Nov. 25.--A fire yesterday at Carl
junction, on the ST. Louis and San Francisco rail-
way, destroyed IL buildings including half dozen
stores. The loss is heavy, but is generally insured.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26
GEN NERAL NEWS.

The up train to Claremont junction, n. H., was
delayed Monday night by cordwood placed on the
track by mscreants. The track was slightly dis
placed for few miles west of the station.
Gen, Foster U. S. Minister to Madrid, Spain, left
that city yesterday for The United States.
The Alabama legislature yesterday reelected j.
l.. Pugh to the United States Senate.
Hugh OBTien was nominated for mayor by the
Democrats of Boston last night. Col Isaac Hull
Wright was nominated for street commissioner.
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Dedicn.ing a Crematoriu.n.

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov. 25.-The Lancaster crema-
torium built by the Lancaster cremation and fun
eral reform society was dedicated this afternoon
with appropriate religious services. The cremato-
rum is the second establishment of the kind in the
United States, and the only now open to the
general public. The building occupies an elevated
be furnished with two retorts, although only one is
in position now. The first incneration took place
today subsequent to the dedicatory services the
body being that of Mrs. FredeIica Beseler of Jer-
sey City some time deceased. The remains were
reduced to ashes in little over an hours time. A
number of applications for cremation have already
been received from different parts of the country.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26

Inpayment of an election but Mrs John Nfilliker
a well known and wealthy lady of Boston. oc.
cupied ient on the common selling peanuts from
=. "a untu p. m. Yesterday Duriag this inter
val 2l6O bags were disposed Of, the net proceeda
beiig some 500 which will be devoted to Thanks
giving dinners for the poor.
The marine hospital bureau at Washington is in
formed that there were eleven deaths from yellow
fever at Guaymas. Mexico, during the month OF
October. 1t is asserted however that the disease IS
malignant malarial fever and not yellow fever.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26
FINANCIAL.
The RelcEaer Sugar Rsfinerr Treuh,s.

Thc HeAcIaeF SHsar Refinery FroubIe.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 25.-The directors of the
Belcher Sdgar Refining Company held a meet
ing this afternoon 10 hear the report of the
committee on the adyissbilitY of asking stock
holders to put up 40 per cent. Of their stock to
raise working capital. The committee re-
ported adversely on the scheme, aud another
com mmittee was appointed to confer With the
stockholders and report next Saturday. 1t
was stated that il the stock eEholders will endorse
40 Der cent. Of their stock, the directors will
agree to raiss the money necessary to continue
operations one year.
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ST. GEoRGE's, W. Va, Nov 23.-The existence of
a cavern in the neghborhood of Beaver Hole, on
Cheat river. has been known for years; but it was
never explored until the past week, when p arty
of men devoted a day to investigation of the
cave. lt proves to be remarkable cavern,
them, one above the other The lower one was ex-
plored distance of a mile and the upper one two
miles.
There is a small stream in the lower one, but the
upper one is comparatively dry, The rooms are
large and have evidently been cleared of debris at
some former periJd. In one evidence of a fire was
found and remnants of bones which we're brought
out and wl be sent TO aa antiquarian iduntiti-
cation. The cave i5 almost ON the line of the new
West Virginia Central railroad of which James g.
Blaine, Steve tlkins, w. II. Barnum and Senator
Il. Gorman are stockholders and directors
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26

BOSTON, Nov. 26.-The contested will case of
Martin Milmore, the sculptor, was before the Suf.
folk Country Probate Court today. Mr.. Milmore
died in July, 1882 leaving will disposing OF about
100000 of property, most of which was be-
queathed to his mother, since deceased and his
brother Joseph. This will was probated and many
of its provisions have been carried out Subse-
quently the counsel for Mr.. Milmore received in
au anonymous manner another will purportiDg to
have been made by deceased six months after the
first one was executed. Many OF the provisions of
the second similar to those of the first will,
the material difference being that Mrs. Mary E.
Hawley to whom Mimore was engaged who was
to receive $1,000 by the trst will, was by the sec
ond, given all his personal property and large
amount of real estate, amounting in all to $4,000
$50, 900. The latter will believed TO be for
gerry. Several hearings have been held but the wit
nesses TO the alleged will have never appeared.
Several experts ties titled today that the signature
of Milmole eyiiently a forgery and that the
names of the wtnes es had evidently besn written
by the same hand Upon this testimony the judge
found that Simore did not execute the second will
and it was disall0Wed.
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OFFICIAL VOTE.
Kertucky.



LoU1svILLE, Nov 25.-The official vote of
Kentucky is, Cleveland, 152, ,757; Blaine 49,
674; Butler 1855; st. John 3, 1o6. Cleyeland's
majority 29,222.
Virginia.
Richmond, Nov. 25.-The state canvassing
board completed its work this afternoon. The
vote shows Oleveland's vote to be 145 ,491;
Blsiue 139 356; st. John 143. Cleveland's plu-
rality 6,l41.
New Jersey.
TRENTON, Nov. 25.-The state board Of can
vassers met this afternoon. Official returns
were received from all the counties. The total
vote is: Democrats III, ,7S4; Republicans 1885,
432 Prohibition 6,155 National 3, 1914 Cleve-
lands plurality 1852.
EOWa.
DEs MONIES, Nov % The state board of
osnvassers concluded their labors on the cleo
toral vote today with the following result:
Blaine 1877 ,0S9; Cleveland, (Fusion) TT ,2SS
st. John ,472 Quite number OF scattering
votes were cast for the St. John party under
wrong names,
Nebraska.
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov, 25.-The vote for pres
identiol electors was canvassed today giving
the following footings: Bl aine 76,877; Cleve-
laud 54,354; st. John 2,S5S and few scatter
ing votes for Butler.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26

During a Democratic celebration at Ashland
MondaJ night premature discharge Of cannon
blew Albert Bel's hands off, his eyes out crushed
his skull and his left leg. He died yesterday.
James Jennings, another gunner, had a thumb
hioxvu off
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON Nsv. 26.
The indications for New England to-day are
light rains and partly cloudy weather. Wester-
ly winds, slight changes in temperature, and
falling, followed By rising barometer
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Ill.27 P. MI
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Pacific Railway.
Annual Meeting of the Erie.
NEW YORK, Nov. 25.-The following were elect
ed directors of the Erie Railrosd at its annual
meeting today John King. William White Wright,
j. q. Mccullough, Ogden Mills. William A: Wheel
ock, j. A. Raynor, w. N. b. Dnsmore, William
Libby, G. NJ Graves, William L. Strong, Mr. Cook,
g. w. Qnintard, G. Parker, j. j. Goodwin, William
NJ Gilchrist Jacob Hayes Messrs. Strong, Wright
Parker and Goodwin are the only members of the
old board. The annual statement has already been
printed.
The Erie directors met this afternoon for reor-
ganization and John King was elected president.
After the meeting Mr.. j. G. Mccullough said that
the keynote of the reorganized management uid
be reform" Salaries would be reduced, beginning
in the general office where the cut would be from
% to so per cent. and other departments would
follow. No sweeping discharges are contemplated.
Annual Meeting of the Old Colony.
BOSTON, Nov. 25.-The 21st annual meeting of
the Old Colony was held here today and the annual
report of the directors was submitted 1t was
voted that the directors may issue bonds 10 the
amount of S5O0,O00,st run not more than twenty
years, for the purpose of extending the track also
voted to build treck sufficient connect the Shaw
NUT and Granite sections of the road. Mr.. Faxon
made his usual argument against the of intox-
ors were elected: Charles A. Choate of Southboro,
Frederick L. Ames of Baston, Thomas j. Borden OF
Fall River, John s. Brayton of rall River, Samuel
Q. Cobb of Boston, Uriel Crocker of Boston, Thos.
Dunn OF Newport, George A. Gardiner of Boston,
Charles l.. Lowering of Taunton, William j Rotche
OF New Bedford, John j. Russell of Plymouth Ma
thaDiel Thayer of Lancaster, ROYAL w. Towne Of
by re-eecting President Choate and Clerk John S..
Brayton.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-26
MAINE.
Reformatory institution for Female

E1fOrmatory Institution for Females.
LEWISTON, Nov. 25-Mrs. George s. Hunt
and Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, of Portland, with
Gov. Robie, Councillor Bolster and others Wis
tied the Grand View House today, with view
to examine its fitness for a reformstory institu-
tion for females. Aid will be asked of the
next Legislature to establish such an institu-