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The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03

CoASTING ACCIDENT.
Terrible Accident TO PHrty-SeveraI
Persons Quite Seriously Injured.

FeFsOMS eEutte SefkOusAy 1uJuFS0s
MORROW WILLIE, Pa, Jan. 2-Oa Sunday
night, a small party of young people from
Stokes Mills, numbering village, ten miles
from here, went cossting on Long Hill. The
party used an old cutter, which was steered by
young man named Ruhe, sitting on lump
err between the shafts. The hill is very steep,
follows front Run, close to the bank, which
rises so feet above the water, and is nearly
perpendicular
Near the bottom of the hill the read crosses
the creek on wooden bridge. The speed at
tsiued by sleighs is great. The party con sist
cd of Eugene Croft aud his sister Mary, John
Slader, Jennie MITCHELL Mary Hyde, Sallie
Wri0ht Wills---xA-----r-SaAa-- ~ tssrcto anu
Mufe, the pilot. William James, watchman
at the mill who was standing on the bridge,
heard screams and cries of terror. Rahe came
like lightning down the hill with his jumper,
alone. 1t came to a stop beyond the bridge,
ana Rnha shouted, "Get help, for Gods sske
the cutters down the bank"
When the friends of the coasters arrived
they found hat seven had been taken from
the creek to the nearest house. Jennie Mitch
ell was M issing. Slader thought she had
jumped from the cutter as it plunged over the
bank. Search was made and she was found IN
a tree, where she had fallen. Her skull was
injured and several ribs broken. She cannot
1--we The other girls received no external in
juries, but vera all rescued from the water in
a drowning condition. Eugene Croft had two
ribs broken. Slader says that jast as they
reached the bend he heard the shaft crack land
saw Ruhe holding on to the other shaft, try
ing 10 force the cutter TO follow his sled Sud-
denly the other shaft broke, and the next sec
ond they shot off the bank.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03
THE HUssAR's TREASURE.

Effor, to Raise the British Frigate from
the Rottonsa of East River-Nearly &1,-
900, 900 sterling Involved.
WASHINGTON, J4u. 2,-rhe Solicitor OF the
Treasury was notified to-day that there would
be submitted TO him on Friday or Saturday,
certain legal questions, which have recently
arisen in connection with the work OF recover
ing the treasure supposed to be lying in the
Sfsesr-of the British frigate Husssr, at the
bottom OF the E~st river, New York, just be-
the 25th of November, 1880, whsis on her wav
to Norwich. Conn. She is supposed ss ssavs
had on board nearly el 100000 sterling. which
was intended for the payment OF the British
troops. and also 20 American prisoners, who
were chained 20 the gun deck. The company
nov engaged in the work of recovering the
treasure undertook 1t at their own expense up
on an agreement with the United States Gov
ernment that they should have so per cent. OF
all the money recovered, the United States to
have the other 10 per cent together with all
the relics of value which might be found.
From the fact that a legal question is to be
submitted to the law Office of the treasury, the
inference is drawn that there is better pros
pect than ever before of the recovery of the
money.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03
Nora Perry.

Miss Nora Perry is an interesting blonde,
petite in stature, with figure that correspond
ents speak Of as ''exquisitely perfect in its
modelling" with strong, well controlled
face, that quickly reflects every mood from
grave to gay, with calm gray eyes, aud profu-
sion of what is termed "new gold" hair, which
persists in clrling. She is said to be as msr-
curial as Freuch woman in tsmperment but
With the faculty of seli-possession, the vivacity
md energy, supposed 10 BE- characteristic of ali
genuine American girls.-l Sunday Herald.
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A TOW LOST.
Singular Accident to Two Steamers with
Few of Coal Barges-Three Lives Lost.

singular ACCRueut 10 EW0 SE&Hm6fs WIN
Few of Coal Barges-Three Lives Lost.
PITTsBuRa, Va, Jan. 2.-Early this morn
ing as a number of barges were being towed
by steamers /. n. Bunton and John T. Case,
they became unmanagesble aud swung the
steamers against the pier at Davis Island dam,
Three of the coal boats sank at once, and the
Case drifted to the head of Neville Island,
where she lodged. The shock of the collision
threw the FIRE from under the Bnnton's boilers
and in two minutes she was burning in dozen
places, and o scene of the utmost confusion
followed. The crew, numbering 20, became
psnic-strieken, and several jumped overheard.
Midway between the dam and Neville Island,
the boat careened and went down in shallow
water. Sixteen of the Buntons crew were
picked up, and shortly afterwards the body of
Engineer Underwood was picked up. Two
deck hands and the cook are missing. The
Bunton is total loss, and was valued at
$4,000, The loaded coal boats which sank
were valued at 5000.
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The Wounded.

Those still alivein the hospital are W. Fitz-
gerald, slightly injured; hohard Carruthers,
slightly scalded; Mlchsel Kslly, sIightl, scald-
ed; W. Rogers, badly ssalded and internsji;s
is1sEed; Charles 'McDoald, slightly iPis1rs Cd;
badly injured; John Corrig,n, -enghtly injured
Pat Cavannah severely ipjafed; and james
Kelly, Alexander Backs ard John Aggett,
who will recover; Victor 9ereaux, Thomas
Mcdonald, and two others named Montgome-
~. who were also injured, wer, taken home.
10000.
Nj nager Hickson, of the Grad Trunk road,
Immediately telegraphed to Nj Ragge. local
manager, to give every care AID attention TO
the injured, aud to let nothing be neglected
which could possibly contribute d the slightest
degree to their recovery OF ALLEVIATE their sur
ferings, and that he vas panied sid distressed
at the occurrence beyond anything no could
express
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DISSATISFIED ITALIANS.
Two Encounters with Citizens, but No One
Eniured.

Two Encounters with Citizens, bat No One
Injured.
VIcKsBURG, Miss, IAN. "A j. Oisher, an
Italian labor agent of Buffalo, brought 112
ltaao laborers to Kemp Lsvee, on Dec. 18th.
On arriving here the Italians became dissaiis-
fed on account of finding large force of la
borers there ahead of them, and demanded of
Oisher sufficient funds to take them back to
Buffalo, This he refused to do, whereupon
the alians made him and his two clerks, G
Stevenson and Felix Defel, prisoners, and held
them in camp by main force, threatening them
with all sorts of violence If their request was
not complied with.
A number of citizens OF st Joseph and
Waterproof, hearing of the situation of these
men, and the danger they were in, armed
themselves and went there for the purpose of
rescuiDg them from the mob. The citizens
were fred upon by the Italians, but no one
was hurt. the citizens succeeded in liberai-
ing Osher and his two clerks, who came up
last evening on the steamer Natchez The
Italian laborers followed in the City of Yazoo,
which arrived at Kleinston about the same
time the Natchez did.
Oisher aud his two clerks took refuge in
street Car at the latter place, but they were
seized by the Italians, who were evidently
bent on numbering them. when the citizens of
Kleinston, assisted by police officers, rushed in
and rescued them from the Italians and took
them to prison for safe-keeping. g.-
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03
A BROKEN RAIL

Wrecks Passenger Train tahe Illinois
Central RailrOad-Onc Passenger Kill
ed and seven Injured.
SIOUX CITY, Jan. "A passenger train on
the IhlDDs Genital road struck broken rail
between Memson and Barnum this morning,
and the sleeping aud two passenger coaches
were thrown down an embAnkment. Mr. j.
81. Smith, of Ohio, was INSTANTLY killed, and
ssyen persons were more or less injured.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03
EXTENDING ITS LINES.

Important Purchase and Extension by the
Bankers and Merchants Telegraph Conn
Pany.
NEW YoRx, Jan. 2.-The Bankers and Mer-
chants Telegraph Company has just completed
the purchase of the Lehigh Telegraph Com
pany's line, thereby obtaining valuable aux
iiary, which adds about 300 miles of pole
mileage and ninety new offices to It's system in
eastern pennsylvania. The company also be-
gins the new year with the operating of offices
in Charleston and Savannah, and is the only
oppesit,on company that now reaches those
and other important cities OF the South. The
Bankers and Merchants is also pushing rapidly
forward to New Orleans and to all the prin-
cipsl cities in the Southwest. Wherever this
company has built, its structures have been of
the most substantial character, with sufficient
wires to enable them to lease private lines,
which is now very profitable feature of the
telegraph business
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03
Graceful AclsnowIsdvmsn,..

1t will be remembered by our readers that
the Third Maine Regiment Association, at
their reunion last autumn, passed resolutions
10 favor of the general govGrnment establishing
homes for disabled confederate soldiers and
sailors. This was in the interest of pure be-
nevoleDce, expressive of the sentiments OF the
loyal soldier for his crippled antagonist, and
was in no way recognition OF any claims Of
the Southern confederacy It was most mag.
unanimous act, and has met with hearty re
sponse at the South. The legislature Of Geors
gia passed resolutions showing their apprecia-
ton of this act of our Maine soldiers, which
we're preceded by eloquent speeches from the
members. In forwarding to Gov. Robie an
engrossed copy Of the resolutions, Hon. Henry
d. McDanil. Governor of Georgia, expressed
himself most gracefully in the following let
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03

WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The Postmaster Cen
eral to day issued an order ruling that labels,
patterns, Photographic, playing cards, visiting
cards, address tags, paper sacks, wrapping
paper with printed advertisements thereon,
bill heads letter heads, envelopes and other
matter of the same general character, the
printing upon which is not designed to instruct.
amnse, cultivate the mind or taste or impart
general information are mere articles of mer-
chandise and should be ruled as fourth class
matter, the postage upon which is one cent
per ounce. These articles have heretofore
been voted as third class subject to postage at
one cent per two ounces.
miscellaneous
The select committee on the American ship
building and shipowning interests met to-day,
but as there was not quorum present no
definite action was taken.
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FIRES.

A Minnesota Town Nearly Destroyed.
BRECKENRIDGE, Mimi, Jan. 2.-This town
was nearly destroyed by fire yesterday.
Burned to she Waters Edge.
ST. LoU1s, Jan. 2.-Steamboats Colorado apS
City of AIT n were burned to the waters EDGE
in this city This forenoon.
Seven Business Buildings Br~ned.
CARLO. H., Jan. 2.--Seven bSslness build
tngs on Main street were bnrp@o last night.
The Republic Oil works On Fire.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 8 At O'Clock this morn
ing fire is raging at lt6e Republic oil works.
The loss cannot be ,Scertalned yet.
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LATEST MARINE NEWS.
Heavy Gale ON tl.e Banks.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Jan. "A very heavy
gale aud storm occurred on Georges Banks last
Friday, as a result of which some 10 or Is
of the fishing fleet arrived home yesterday and
last nignt. Nearly all the vessels lost their
cables and anchors, and number had their
decks swept of everything movable, losing
dories and fishing gear.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03

New ORLEANS, La, Jan. 2.-The obsequ!es
of the late Archbishop Perche, which took
place here to-day, were of very imposing
character. The procession included In addi-
ton 10 the Catholic clergy, the State and city
officials, military, various Catholic societies,
Sisters of Charity and Mercy, in charge of in
mates of the Cath, lie asylums here and q
great concourse of cilizens st. Louis cathed-
raj where The ceremonies were held was deco
rated with funeral emLlems and appropriate
Inscriptions. Rt Rev. f x Leray, who sue
ceeded the deceased prelaue, offielated at the
cathedral, assisted by the clergy from this and
other States
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03

kindly SENDS the LeWisb0D journal tn0 IoiloW-
ing entertaining sketch Of holiday at Chase's
Sasus.-
The best place fora Christmas tree is
shook shop, because the Shirauey is SO large
that Santa Claus can come down without
crampiDg his legs. The chimney is made OF
lsths and plaster, is feet by at the top and
II feet square at the bottom, where it rests on
the iron girders-high e0ough above the hearth
to clear Your head The boss cooper, Capt.
Walsh, made the shop look as clean and cosy
as a parlor and quilt big fire at noon so as to
have is warm when the old man came. After
burning cord of oak edgings mixed in with
halt cord of coarse wood, there was heap of
Goals on the middle of the hearth as big as
bunch of hay, but no blaze going up the Chin
ney. Santa Claus did not come down the
chimney as he did last year. The first thing
we knew the old man was standing before the
fire, all covered with furs, with his saddle bags
in hand. and his two horse sleigh was hitched
at the door. The horses had horns and were
reindeer. As he dipped his pipe in the live
Goals he said he had seen no such good fire since
he crossed the Zuydsr Zee and was gone in t.
twinkling OF an eye How the eyes of the
children sparkled when they saw the delight
full presents hanging on and around the tree.
AS their names were called taey would spring
like young autelopes TO receive their Christmas
gifts. One little five year old when her young
er sisters name was called and wire doll was
handed to her, said to her mother, ''I shall
Sleep" Santa Claus is no respecter of persons.
All-old and young-from Uncle Soon to Sir
John Arthur had presents, and all had just
what they wanted. Mrs. Katie Chase had
willow chsir-s terribly handy thing to rock
the baby, and Mrs.. Ruthie Hill hand organ
to wiring her clothes. Uncle Solon and T. G.
Burdin had each this verse of scripture, "The
Greenback road like the road to Heaven is
straight ahead" The words were put in
black walnut frame, covered with glass and q
cord to hang it up. The letters were mad e
with a needle, and as plain as print. Santa
Claus has great many elves at work working
with all their might TO make his wondrous
Christmas gifts. For the little boys and girls
he brought tin trumpets and dolls and gay
humming tops that spin about and make a
senseless sound like windy represen atives in
Congress often found. For larger children
books of poems and tales of Mother Goose,
more witty than most novels are and twice
their use; and for the old standbys-pillars OF
the church; and serious minded people, texts
of Scripture. Long live Santa Claus.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03
sTLANR. 1HuRsDAY MoRMNa, JANUARY 8, 1884


John Lynch. .eaves widow and family.
Eddie Fobinst, boy.
Sam Bailey q ii dover, but who leaves
family.
z G. Herman, laves widow and child on
y 8 osss old.
Fred sQthroyn, shgle; and Hugh Cunning
nam am VINO nsyes waow and three children.
three otnefs are not expected to live
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.
The indications for New England are gen
orally clearing weather, preceded in northern
portions by local rains, colder westerly winds
and rising barometer
Off shore signals from Key West to East
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03
TIE DOMINION.
severe Snow storms.

TORONTO, Jan. "A severe snow storm set
in last night throughout Ontario and Quebec,
continuing until tonight. From ten inches to
two feet have fallen, and all the railroads are
more or less blocked.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03
WEPF AWAY.


in n Michigan Town.
HoUGHToN, Mich, Feb. 2.-The bursting OF
the Huron mill dam, one mile from here, re-
suited in the loss of five lives, Cbas. e. Ray
mond, teller at the First National Bank OF
Hougbt4n, his son and servant girl, Howard
Raymond, wife aad son, OF the Allodez mine.
Fifteen hundred dollars were subscribed at a
meeting of citizens yesterday for the benefit of
Mrs. Raymond and her two children whom she
heroicaIiy saved.
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maryIand LegisIsturc.

ANNAplIs, Md, Jau. 2-The Maryland
legis s<1fe was organic today by the election
of ]aepry Doyle as pre- ident of the Senate and
or. DR.. ]. P. Thorn, speaker of the house.
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SOUTH AMERICA.
The Outlook in Perm Still GIoomy-A
Trescherous Ohfcer Hnciting she Indians
TO Plnnder and Murder.

Treachcrous Offcer Inciting she Indians
TO Plnnder and Murder.
PANAMA, Jan. 2.-The outlook in Peru con-
tinues gloomy, owing to Cacares continuing to
play a double-handed and treacherous game.
While pretending to wish to visit Lima he has
been melting the Indians to pluDder and muir
der. Two scenes as barbarous as those which
occurred during the mutiny in India, have
been enacted in the region which he pretends
to govern. The Chiliaus adhere to the terms
of peace, and will not Interfere 50 that unless
some of his own people shoot him there is lit
tie probability of the interior departments
submitting to tie Iglesias government.
A fearful hurricane occurred on the Mexican
coast on Nov. 4th, which entirely destroyed
the town Of Allala, at the port of that name.
aud launches at anchor in the harbor suffered
severely,
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-03

Buff 10 has dumb alderman. He cannot
deb to, and therefore has to content himself
vita making motions,
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The resOIul
az follows:

az follows:
Resolution Of Thanks to the Veterans ertAe Third
Whereas, The brave and patriotic ex Confederate
soldiers and sailors have our love. and worthy
of the sympathy of all brave men v no love their
country; and
Whereas, ANY expression of fraternal sympathy
from the veterans of the A my of the Uniou, who
recognize TIL valor and heroi-m of these patriots
fills our hearts with gratitude and
Whereas, The veterans of the Third Maine Regi-
ment, at their ninth reunion, he at Winthrop. In
the State OF Maine unanimously adop ed the 1loW-
ing resolution, to wit:
SResotred, That hereby respectfully request our
delegation in Congress to ask Congress to enact .
law authorizing the establishment sn1 maintenance
under government diIectiOn. of suitable homes for
such ex-Confederate sol iiers and sailors as were
dis"sl turing the late war, and are in destitute
onditicn.0
ilesososd By the General Assen.bIyor the State Of
Georgia, That the humane, chivalric, and mag
unanimous spirit manifesto by the e-olution of the
veterans of the Third Regiment of Maine challenges
profound respect, commands admiration, and
Awakens heartfelt gratitude.
ResotUed, That copy of the preamble and Of
these resolutions be transmitted by his Excelency
Governor of Maine with the request that ths same
be communicated to the veteran officers and soldiers
of the Third Regiment OF Maine.
Approved Sep lember 10, 1883
HBNhY ID. MCDANIEL, Governor.
Gov. Robbie transmits the resolutions to the
Third Maine in the following patriotic and
manly letter;
STATE OF MAINE,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
AUGUSTA Dec. Is, 1883.
To the 0tTcers and Members Of the Third Maine
Yeteran Organizations
1t becomes my pleasant duty to transmit to you
copy II a letter VIII oh have recently received from
H Excellency Henry ID. Mcdaniel, Governor Of
the State Of Georgia, also 'Resolutlon of Thanks
which unanimously passed the General Assembly Of
the State of Georgia, in consideration Of the action
which your regiment was pleased to take at their
asst annual reunion. Allow me to congratulate you
that your expressions of sympathy have ere sto
generous and klnQ response. which cannot fall
ncourage better and truer att nship between
widely separated States representing in former days
so much that was adversei sentiment and unpleas-
aut to remember While the glory of the past
should not be forgotten, the time has come when
we should live In unity, under constitution one
Gag, having a common destiny. Let us be cemented
by an enternal bold of peace and the best method
bs devised and followed for producing friendly
feeling and permanent harmony throughout the
lana. am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
FREDERICK Robe.
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STATE OF GEORGIA, 4
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
ATLANTA GA Nov. 21 1S9Q.

HON. FREDERICK RoBE Governor Of Maine: Sir:
In compliance ith the Instructions of the Gener-
al Assembly Of this State to transmit the aceompa-
pying resolutions. feel that it would be q priva-
lion ot 10 be allowed 20 give some expression TO
my own fee ings. l believe L faithfully represent
the popular appreciation in this State Of the acion
of the rbir Regiment of Maine When say that no
incident, occurring since the war has made deeper
or more benignant impression upon the hearts Of
our people. he res0lu ions adopted by that noble
b, dy of men. illustrating, as they d. the most
chiValrous and msgnanimous spirit towards breth-
t. EN- the highest honor, excite in us the profound
est aud most grateful emotions. We beg that you
will convey the vet. ran oficers and soldiers Of
the Third Regiment of Maine the official sciion OF
ne legislature OF Georg a, with the assurance that,
ii the sentiments of oui entire people could find ap
propriate u ,terance added emphasis would be Civ
10 the expression therein Of respect, admiration
md gratitude. have the honor to be with great
respect, Your Ubedient servant,
HENRY ID MCDANIEL
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NEW YORK.



Hrteresting Statistics of the Past Wear.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-The statistical tables
OF the new year are rather interesting. There
have been 1872 births II 800 alriages, and
49, 1882 deaths, against q 32l births, II, ,085 mar
rages and 81 ,924 deaths in 1882. One bride
only II years old. Five hundred and fifty-two
persons died in the rivers and STREETS; violence
caused 1926 deaths; there were l61 homcides
and 161 suicides. There were 2168 fires against
2001 for 1882, but the losses were only $a,517,
326 against 81, 1876. .666 in the year previous.
The receipts at the q. s. Sub-Treasury in this
ments $657 900. .A2. IL; cash baianca and sus-
pended items Dec. 81, 1883, $124, ,297, 1851 81;
Dec. 80, 1882, $120 617.31l.53 In BrookIyp
there were 50 suicides, all but 13 being men.
A hungry and Thirsty Public.
The keeper of noted public resort on fay-
orite sleighing road states that in six days,
at his house disposed OF 1920 fancy oysters
943 steaks, 619 quail, 247 partrdges, 112 canvas
backs and SO red heads, and drank 920 bottles
champagne, 760 do. of beer and ale, 686 dozen
of Apolinaris, 4S2 do of claret, 456 sherry and
327 bottles of light wines.
New York Legislature.
ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. "a bill was intro
duced iu Tie Stale Senate this morning, pro-
viding that the Storm King bridge, to be erect
ed by the Highland Junction railroad compa-
psny, shall be erected under the supervision of
the State engineer; shall be 200 feet in height
above high water mark with an unoroken
span of not less than seven hundred and fifty
feet clear between the piers, aud shall be fally
lighted from sunset to sunrise.