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The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Judgments Announced by the COurt
Yesterday.

- ShuShncWts announced Oy the Court
Yesterday.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 22.-The Court of Ala
Rama Claims, in session today announced
judgments as follows with interest at per
Cent from the dates named:
o.82, VIM. Caldwell, S592, Dec 7, 1864.
No. 3S9, Simon Frank, surviving partner Of S.
Frank y Co.. $249, Nov. 26. 1865.
NO. 5S5, Emil Cuntz. surviving partner of the
firm Of Henry G. Schmidt Co., Judgment for the
United States.
No. S74 Chas. C. Emery, VIM Young, Daniel Cast
ner aud J 4mes Schwartz of the firm Of G. G. Emery
Il Co., 1858, May 28, 1868.
No. S74, Ashley and Vantine $222, May IL,
No. 1916, Chas. c. Edey. s99s, oct. 80, 1858.
No. 2l9, James NJ. Hagar, S6,052, March 20,
No, 1857, Oriental Powder Mills Company, 1881,
Dec. 30, 1868.
No. 1894, Anna M. Atwood, Administrative of
the estate OF Geo. w. Atwood, deceased Judgment
for the United States.
No. 1771, Frank Mauran, 81 $50, Feb. T. 1864
No. 1882, Edward Morely and Moses e. Hale,
administrators of the estate of Moses Davenport
deceased, S44S, Jan. IA, 1862.
No. 1884, David r. Whitney, deceased, S115,
March 26 1862.
No. 1888, Jas. Baker, administrator of the estate
Of Judah Baker. deceased, s25S, Jan. 2, 1862.
Willard J. Humphrey, S25, jan 2, 1862.
NO. 2Oll, Geo. f. Williams and Martha A. VIII
liams, executors Of the win Of Geo NJ. Williams.
deceased $564, Jan .. 1862.
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posals. II this happens. great blow will be-
struck at England's prestige.

posals. II this happens. a great blow will be
struck at England's prestige.
LONDON, Dec. 22.-The fact that the German
consul general at Cairo has been raised TO the
rank of Minister is taken as an indication Of
the intention Of Prince Bismarck to insist
upon the admission of general delegate to
the Caisse, and to institute active interference
in Egypt
French Losses mt Chu.
PARIS, Dec. 22.-Gen. Briere DeLisle tele-
graphs that in the recent engagement with the
Chinese, near Chu, the French lost 20 killed
and 90 wounded.
Cable Notes.
Advices from Burmsh report that rumors
are current there to the effect that Bramo, a
town forty miles West Of the Chinese frontier,
has bsen sacked and pillaged by Kakhyens.
Later advices confirm the report that the
German flag has been hoisted over New
Britain, ireland and the Admiralty Islands,
and portions of the North coast OF New
Guinea.
The Germania UltramoEtans in pessimist
article compares the position of the German
empire TO dance upon a volcano and says
that the electoral successes Of the Socialists,
the searches of the barracks by police and the
trial of the anarchists at Lepsic indicate that
the State is beginning to decay.
Reports of Christians massacred by Mussul-
mans in Macedonia have been circulated late
ly. The Tnrkish legation at New York
CuciallY u6ny b06 brubn OF tue statements ana
say the reports emanate from agitators who
are interested In subversion OF public order In
the province Of Salonica, where the most abso-
late calm and tranquility prevail.
A st. Petersburg despatch says that the
Russian government will newly and strongly
foFtifg Kharkov, Poti, Nars and MichailOVski
in 1885.
All printers are searched nightly by the st.
Peterburg police on leaving their offices, in
order TO prevent the secret printing Of seditious
literature.
The Archbishop of Paris has issued pas
toral to the clergy against Freemasonry with
the Vatcan's structures there.
A Berlin despatch says a committee has
been organized to raise fund for Prince Bis
marck as an expression of confidence of the
nation.
Louis e. Michel the anarchist, is dying in
Paris.
Alexander Dumas has been made Com
msndsr of the Legion Of Honor in Paris.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
DERAILED.
MiracuIons Escape from Terrible Disas-
ter-A Train Thrown frOm the Track
wIsiie Running 40 Miles am HI our.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-The Atlantic express
from Washington on the Baltimore & Ohio
road, while running 40 miles an hour struck a
broken rail near Bremen, Ind, this afternoon,
and the dining car and two sleeping coaches
were overturned. The dining car took fire
and was burned up, bat the sleeping coaches
were saved. There were is persons in the
sleepers some of them in public life and it ap-
pears almost miraculous that none of them
were killed. Congressman Shirley of South
Bend, Ind, suffered painful bnt not danger
ous bruises about the legs; hon. Hiram :.
Smith of Des Moines, Ia, suffered lacaration
of the feet and legs, and Hon. o. G. Clifford
OF Canton, Dak., was huit about the shoulders.
All the others were more or less
shaken up. The occupants of the
dining Car suffered the most severely
Edward McOabe and Joseph Prstz, cooks,
and Edward Gray and R. McNaughton, wait
ers, were rescued badly lacerated aud burned.
and will all probably die. Steward Dody was
also slightly hurt. The wounded we're brought
to this city this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
LATEST MARINE NEWS.
Au Unknown Wreck.

BIDDEFoRD, Dec. PA schooner of about
100 tons loaded with slabs supposed to be an
English vessel, name unknown, went ashore
on Beach Island, half mile from Biddeford
Pool life saving station last night and is
total wreck. She lies bottom up with por-
tion of her rigging and spsrs clinging to her.
Her crew ia supposed to be lost.
Burned in Portsmouth Harbpr.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. Dec. 22.-The schooner
Eastern Belle, of Rockland, Me-, eighty-seven
tons register, was burned early this morning
in Clark's Island anchorage, this harbor, hav-
ing swung on the rocks aud bilged. She was
loaded with 1900 barrels of lime. The crew
was saved, also the rigging and sails.
Portland Vessel Ashore.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-The signal corps
station at Cape Hatteras, n c., reports that
the sloop Vim from Portland, Me-, in ballast
bound to Jacksonville, Fla, came ashore in
Hatteras Inlet during last nights gale The
crew were saved. The Vim was 11.15 tons
burden,
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A VILLAINS WORK.
Au Unsuccessful Attempt TO Burn the
Business Portion of Keuuehuuk

DusAmess FOrta0n OF Aenmebunk.
KENNEBUNK, Dec. pa villainous attempt
to burn Clark's block and other adjoining
buildings was made Saturday night by some
incendiary whose name is not yet known. The
stairway leading to the Knights of Pythias
Hall, and used also by families occupying the
second story as tenemsnts, was saturated with
oil and fire started. For some fortunate rea-
son it went out without doing much damage.
The charred stairs and some partly burned
paper saturated with oil was discovered Sun
day morning. Had the fire got started the
business part of the town would have been
consumed as there are nine stores in the row
together, with various halls, offices and tene-
ments over the same. 1t was dastardly at
tempt to destroy much property and involve
possible sacrifice OF lives. An investigation
will kG had
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

Now is q good Opportuni-
ty to make the boys o Mer-
ry Christmas Present with
a very little money. We
have a large lot Of Boys
Knee Pant Suits, ranging
in sizes from 4 to IL years
that we have marked down
i'm price ''almOst haIf,'' - and
can candidly say are the
best bargains we have ever
offered.
200 Boys Knee Pant Suits,
Sizes 4 to z years, regular price
$5, 6 and z, now only So and $50.
81 Children's Fine WUrsted Dress
Suits,
Regular price, and are cheap at
$l2, now reduced to only 500 per
Suit, sizes 4 to 10.
Good All Wool Knee Pant Suits,
For boys IL, 13 and IA years
cid, only 500, 500 and zoe,
marked down from 1000.
Large Lot of Boys Fine Blue
Refers
Reduced in price to only So.
ESQ Pair Fine All Wool Odd Knee
Pants,
For boys 4 to 10 years, at only
$l.50 each, marked down from
200, 2.25, $50 and 800.
Children's OyercOats,
OnIy rs cents each, only a few
left, also at 2 so and 500. Great
Bargains in B0ys' OVercOats at
500, ages 4 to l years.
Bargains in Boys Suits,
At $5, ages 4 to s years, reduced
in price from 700 and 500.
Everything under price for the HOli.
days. Bargains in OvercOats, listers
and Refers, for Men, Boys and Children.
We are closing ont great many lots of
goods this manth and we have lots of
GENUINE BARGAINS.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
WASHINGTON.
importation of Foreign Rags,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The Secretary of
the Treasury this afternoon issued circular
to customs officers, in which all circulars of the
department concerning the importation of old
rags are modified. No old rags except those
afioat on or before Jan. 1st, 1885, on vessels
landed in the United States from any vessel,
nor come into the United States By land from
any foreign country, except upon disinfection
at the xpense of the importers and under the
supervision of customs officers. Several meth
DDS OF dsinfection are provided, including,
boiling. After disinfectlon the rags may be-
delivered to the consignee or importer. Rags
disinfected in foreign country, under the su-
pervision of United States inspectors are to be
admitted.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
ANOTHER COLD WAVE
Reported WIN Arrive Here Toda,

Reported VIII ArrIve Here Today.
CHICAGO. Dec. 22.-The weather throughout
the west and northwest, which has been stead.
lily growing milder since Friday is again be-
coming much colde n. In Omaha it was IL de-
grees this morning, at Kansas City. zero, at
St Paul 3, at Dubuque 5, at Fargo, 80, and at
Winnipeg AZ below.
The temperature here is II above but steadi-
ly falling with prospects of much colder wealth.
er. There are heavy SHOWS in Colorado and
Montana and Dakota. This cold wave is ex-
pectei to reach the Atlantic coast tomorrow
afternoon or evening.
ST. PAUL, Dec. % The thermometer reg
istered degrees below zero at noon. Trains
we're delayed from three to six hours by snow
drifts.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

Boston, Dec. 22-A game OF base ball was
played at the institute rink tonight by the aid
of electric lights. The respective nines were
composed of well.known professionals. CLARK
son of the Chicagos pitching and Murray of
the Providence catching for onelside and Keefe
pitching and Gilligan catching for the other
A soft ball waslused and a very creditable four
inning game was played resulting in victory
fora Keefe and nine by score Of 9 to- 4.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
Bishop Simpsons Will.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.-The impression
among Methodists, both clergy and laity, ap-
pears to be that no steps will be taken to carry
into effect the beguest of the late Bishop
Simpson, relative to the endowment Of an
episcopal chair, as 1t is not thought practica-
BILE. The family of Bishop Simpson, it is be-
lieved, should receive the full benefit Of his
estate.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.

TElHE Stockholders of the Merchants National
Il Bank of Portland are hereby notified that
their annual meeting will be held at the Bank
Tuesday January 13, 1885, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
for the following purposes.
lst.-f0 choose directors for the ensuing year,
2nd.-To decide whether they viii amend the
sixth article of association and extend the corporate
existence of the bank twenty years.
Srd.-Ihe transaction of any otber business that
may legally be brought before them.
CHAS. PAYSON,
Portland, Dec II, 1884. Cashier
decl2 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
SNOW BOUND.

Heavy Snow Falls in OregOn-Railway
Travel Suspended.
PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 22.-The second
snow storm of the season commenced at noon
today, and ragged with great violence. Trains on
the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company's
road are still prevented from running. A
train load of passengers is showed up between
Dalles and the Cascades. Six engines and 500
men have been sent with provisions to the res
cue. The blockade in the Rocky Mountains
prevents trains running on the Northern Pa
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
RAILWAY MATTERS.


Mr.. Frank w. Aiken, private secretary to
Mr. Psyson fucker, until recently general
manager of the Eastern railroad, was on SAT-
uTdsy presented with fne diamond stud by
the conductors and officers OF that road.
Recently several car loads of fine cattle were
shipped from Maine to California in patent
stock cars. They were on the road 21 days,
were fed and Watered in the cars, and not
taken out on the journey, and all arrived in
excellent condition
The Grand Trunk earnings for the first week
in December, 1884, were S349, ,452. against
1887 43S for the same period in 1888; de-
crease of S37 ,981 for this year. There was q
decrease in earnings for 1884 as against those
of 1883, of $2,O5O.161.
Owing to the severe weather Of the last few
days Postmaster Barker says the free mail de-
livery has not worked satisfactorily, but there
is no doubt that In few days 1t will fulfill ex-
pectatons.
William ]. Hobbs, OF Boston, formerly audi
tor Of the Eastern railroad, has been appointed
20 the same position on the Boston & Maine.
The Franklin & Megantic railroad is now
practically completed, and trains connect daily
with the Sandy River railroad at Strong, ruu-
ming down from KlDgfield IN the morning, and
returning at night. The road, like all new
roads, is OF course somewhat rough, but it is
located so as to be not much troubled by snow,
and it is hoped to be able to run il all winter
without interruption.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
Mysterious Disap pearonce.

NEW York, Dec. 22.-Rev. Mr. Thompson,
OF Grace Methodist Episcopal church, Brook
lyn, left his residence on the 7th, to visit
friend living mile away. After staying a
short time with the gentleman he called to
see, he left the house suddenly, and since that
time has not been seen by any member OF his
family He came to New York and sent tsl-
egram TO his wife asking her not to let his alb
sence occasion her any uneasiness, az he was
about to attend the Methodist Centennial Con-
ference, which was to be held in Baltimore on
the following Friday, and from the receipt OF
the telegram, all traces of him have been lost.
he was not present at the conference, and as
hs 7Tss expected to have delivered an address
there his absence was noted with surprise. The
fact being made known to his friends, they at
once set about to discover his whereabouts, but
all efforts In this direction have failed. Pink
erton's agents in Baltimore were employed on
the case, but with equally frnitless results.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23


Resignation of the Hen. George K. Weeks
Hon. George E. Weeks, member of the Re
publican State Committee, from Kennebeo
county, has sent the following letter to Chair
man Wing. Mr.. Weeks was elected to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr..
]. Il. Manley, and has proved very efficient
member:
AUGUSTA Me-. Dec. o, 1884.
My Dear Sir: You are aware that owing 70 my
business engagements it was with great reluctance
that | accepted the position as a member Of the
State Committee from kennebeo county, for the un-
expired balance of the year 1884. 1t was a matter
of qualification to have been selected for this posi-
ton, and to have been unanimously elected for the
years 'S5 and '86, but my business arrangements
such that cannot, with justice to myself serve
after the expiration of this year. ttswas with
pleasure that served during the last campaign and
contributed in my feeble way to the great success
which our party achieved under your management
as chairman of the State Committee. l feel that
you are entitled to great praise, and that the
mittee have certainly every to be proud Of
their labors.
l am very truly yours,
GEORGE E. WEEKS
To Hon. Geo. @. Wing, Chairman State Committee,
Auburn. Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

LocKPoRT, N. Y, Dec. 22.-Mrs. Ada Bron-
son OF Rochester, formerly we'll known lady
OF this city, has been indicted for murder in
tho first degree and arson, in setting fire to a
store in Middleport, containing her household
goods, to obtain the insurance, and in which
A. T. Olds, wealthy old gentleman, was
burned to death. 1t is reported that Mrs
Bronson has suddenly left the country, forfeit
ing 81 coo hail.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
MEETINGS.
Ocean INSURANCE COmpany.

FEfEE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
= Ocean Insurance Company for the choice of
Directors, and the transaction of such other bus-
ness as nay legally come before them, will be held
seventh Sc dsy OF 9p9S$ on cnc the
CHAS. s. FLAGG, Sec'y.
Portland, December 18th, 1884.
dec17 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
NEW YORK.
MIR. Abbey Is nulcted Ia sr44l.

New YORK. Deo. 22.-The sealed verdict
handed to Judge Ingrahsm on Friday night by
the jury In the suit of Nine. Scalchi, the
prima donna, against Mr. Abbey, to recover
balance due her on account Of salary, was
opened today. The verdict awards the plain
tiff damages to the amount of ST. AL. Coun-
sci for Mr.. Abbey made q motion for new
trial, which the judge promptly denied. He
was granted stay Of proceedings for sixty
days, however, in order to enable him to con-
suit with Mr.. Abbey, who is now in Europe.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
CLINTON.

A mysterious accident happened to Mr..
Noah Wbitten, farmer living three miles
out of Clinton village, Thursday. He had
gone into the woods with his axe aud not re-
turning when expected was sent for by his
family. When found he was prostrated and
stunned from the effect of injuries sustained
about the head. The doctor was at once sent
for who dressed the mans wounds. He found
the lower jaw fractured. A deep cash ex
tended for q considerable length on the side of
his face sinking very near the jugular vein,
almost cutting it. Mr.. Whitten has not been
able as yet to explain his misfortune and it
remains mystery,
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
BATH.

John Milliken of BATH, woodchopper en-
gagged Friday morning in the woods, cut his
foot with the axe. He was alone st the time
and the nearest residence was mile away.
The cash in his foot was four inches long. He
pluckily walked TO the nearest house, but on
arriving was nearly senseless on account OF the
loss of blood.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
THE FLAMES.

UTICA, n. Y, Dec. GA gas leak in No 2
Upper Empire woolen mill at Clayville caused
the total destruction of the mill by fire. today
Loss about 100000; insurance about $50 ,OO0
Several employees are without work.
Pratt's Oil Works Fire-Over 900 Men
Out of Work.
HUNTER POINT, N. Y, Dec. 22-The fire at
Pratt's Astral OIL Works in Williamsburg ia
still burning, but is believed to be under con-
troll, though change in the wind might cause
further extension. No more tanks have ex-
ploded, and the firemen have succeeded in
saving the five story brick factory. A great
quantity of oil in barrels and cases on the
docks and in warehouses are still blazing, aud
the fire boat and some tugs are throwing water
from the river upon it, bat with little effect. A
large portion Of the machinery and condensing
apparatus have been destroyed, and the con-
neetions severed. This will for long time
prevent resumption of refining. From 600 to
700 men are thrown out of employment.
LATER.
WILLIAMSBURG, Dec. 22.-The great fire at
the works of the Pratt Manufacturing Com
paGy was got under control this afternoon, and
there is now no further danger of damage to
the buildings or plant. 1t is reported that two
men were burned or drowned shortly after the
fire broke out yesterday. The loss is now es-
timated from $500, 900 to $500, 900. The plant.
which was destroyed, was very costly, and by
some ia said to be loss of $3.50, 600 alone. Two
brick warehouses, docks, sheds and one hun
dred and odd thousand barrels of oil making
up the balance.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
The indications for New England to-day are
generally fair weather, westerly winds and
higher barometer.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
T11.27 P, MI
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Cumberland Nationa, Bank.

TEHHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
n Cumberland National Bank of Portland. will
be held at their Banking rooms on Tuesday the
thirteenth day of January, 1855, at 10 o'clock a.
NJ for the following purposes:
lst. For the choice of Directors for the ensuing
year.
I'd To decide whether they will amend the Sixth
Article of Association and extend the cooperatiye
existence of the Bank, in accordance with the Ma
tional Banking laws.
3d. The transaction of any other business that
may legally come before them
WILLIAM II. SOULE, Cashier
Portland Dec. 18TH 1884. decl3 3dtd
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23
NatiOmnI Trndevs Ranl.

FHHHE shareholders of the National Traders Bank.
Il Of Portland. are hereby notified that their an
nual meeting viii be held at their banking room, on
tuesday, the 18th day of January next at IL
O'Clock a. M. to choose five Directors for the ensu-
ing year. Also, to advise the expediency of ap-
plying for an extension of The corporate existence of
the bank, which expires in August next.
Dec. 18th, 1884 decl2dtd
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every DAY Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME,
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

PARIS, Dec. 22.-Gen. Briere DeLisle tele-
graphs that in the recent engagement with the
Chinese, near Chu, the French lost 20 killed
and 90 wounded
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-23

ST.. PETERSBURG, Dee GA severe famine
Is in progress in Archangel owing to the
failure OF the grain and potato crops.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-26
The Women OF Panama.

A correspondent of the Boston Heral0
writes from Panama as follows: One
sees plenty of women smoking In the
streets of Panama-not women of the
higher classes, but negresses and Colon
blans of the lower social grades. 1t is a
very common sight here to witness a
woman busy at her washing, or hanging
ont linen, or carrying something on her
head along the streets, or nursing an in
FAINT az an open doorway, or cooking the
evening meal; also, at the doorway, or
swinging in hammock, and at the same
time and in the midst of all these varied
domestic occupations ever puff-puf- puff
ing, drawing on a cigarrillo (cigarette)
or very long and slender cigar, known
here as rat-tail y or a poca-tiempo
CO little time =" or of little account y.
Strange to say, have never yet seen a
native smoke a pipe. Pipes are a rare
thing in Panama, and those who smoke
them are almost invariably foreigners,
mostly English sailors, American ditto,
and some German who has ssrayed away
from the vateriand and lost himself in
these wilds of the tropics. / brought out
from New York pipe, but feel ashamed
TO be seen using it, so it rests undis-
turbed in my trunk. Good cigars are
not so very much cheaper here than in
Boston or New York. You must pay
from twelve to twenty cents silver for a
really good Havana cigar In Panama,
though fair ones can be had for six cents
upward by the box.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-26

s'Do you think it would be wrong for
me to learn the noble art of self-defeneel 2
a religiously inclined Somerville youth
;uquired of his pastor.
Certainly not, answered the minis
ter; 81 learned it in youth myself, and /
have found it of great value during my
life.n
s'Indeed sir Did you learn the old
english system or Sullivan's systemg''
Neither l learned Solomon's sys-
tenn"
.'Solomon's SYSTEM"
eyes. You will find it laid down in
the first verse of the fifteenth chapter OF
Proverbs: : A soft answer turneth away
wrath It is the best system of self,
defence Of which have any knowledge. :
--lSomcrcille Journal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-26
THE BROOKS SONG.

King Frost comes and locks me IN
The sunshine sets me free;
Ifrolic with the grave old trees,
And sing right cheerily.
20 to see the lady flowers,
And make their diamond spray.
The birds fly down to chat with II
The children come TO play.
am the blue sky's looking glass,
hold the rainbow bars;
The moon comes down 10 visit :,
And brings the little stars.
Oh, merry, merry is my life
AS a gypsy's out of SPAIN
Till grim King Frost comes from the North
And locks me up again.
Mrs. ~ f. Butts. IN ST. Nicholas.