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The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01

the Central American republics will receive
the same advances from Yankee diplomacy
shortly. The special Hispsno-A merican con-
vention stipuates that its advantages shall
apply only to trade between the United States
and Cuba and Porto Rico which is carried on
under the American aud Spanish flags. BY
its terms America will admit sugars, molasses
and raw tobacco free of all duty and the duJy
on other articles imported from the West In-
dies will be reduced. Spain will place Ameri.
can flour and cereals imported into her
colonies upon the same footing as those i'm
ported from Spain and will make large
reduction ip duties on cattle, salt fresh fish,
and all but very few American manufac-
tured goods. Spain will also suppress consular
tonnage duties which are now levied at Ameri-
can ports and promises further to reform Gus
tom house, harbor and sanitary regulations
and fnes in her colonies.
Only strong government like that of Senior
Canovas del Castillo with docle msjorities in
both houses of Parliament could venture to
attempt such departure from prevailing Cas-
lillian ideas OF colonial policy and from the
old system of protective tariff. The conven-
tion is likely to meet with much opposition in
the Cortas.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
CnmberIand County na.icaI A.sOeiasion.


This association held its 18th animal session
on Wednesday and Thursday at Gray Corner,
closing with concert Thursday evening at
the Congregational church There was a
chorus of about one hundred singers present
under the conductorship Of Prof. e. A.
Blanchard of Cumberland, and an efficient
orchestra of five pieces, conducted by Mr..
Cushing of Lewiston. Miss Jennie W. Mer-
rill of Gray played the piano accompaniments
very accsptably, Miss Carrie Vinton of Gray
also played two piano Accomplishments very
nicely.
The concert was a fine one and gave general
satisfaction to a large audience. The orches-
trail selections and the vocal solos and choruses
were all well rendered.
At the business meeting the following re-
solution was passed:
ResoIued That the thanks of this convention are
due the citizens of this vicinity for their kindness
in bountifullJ providing for their comfort during
this session, and also to he Congregational Society
for the of their house, in which 10 hold meet
ings.
The officers for the ensuing year are as fol-
lows:
President-Geo W. Plummer, New Gloucester.
Vice Pres dents-John Merrill, Gray; j. W. Nun
GER Portland; Sewall Whitney, Cumberland;
Columbus knight, Falmouth.
Recording Secretary-Jan mes Whitney, Gray.
Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer-Alroy
Noyes, Pownal.
The books used were "The Index" col
lection of sacred and secular choruses. selected
by @. Zsrrhan, and "Choral Worship" by L.
D. Emerson.
Among the performers in the concert were
Mss Clara Merrill, Falmouth; Mrs j. e.
NOyes, Portland; Mrs. Elsie Jordan, Var
mouth; Mrs. Kate knight and Mrs. Barker.
Famouth Mrs. j. t. Merrill and Misses
Emma and Julia Merrill, Gray; Mr.. A. II.
Buxton, CumDerlaud; Mr.. G.. A. Thomas,
Portland and II. Johnscn Of Lewiston played
a cornet solo.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
THE SHAW BROS.
A Composition Meeting Held ia East
Cambridge. Mass.

A Composition Meeting Reid ia East
Cambridge. Mass.
BosToN, Oct. 1.-The composition meeting
in the matter of f. Shaw & Brothers, under
the act of composition passed by the last Ieeis-
lature, was held at East Cambridge, yesterday.
The principal member of the firm, Fayette
Shaw, WAS presented and sworn Nesrly
three millions of claims in amount we're offsr-
ed for proof The greater part of these were
proven before George W. Morse, counsel for
the debtors and offered by him. This seems
to indicate that the creditors desire a compost
tion as offered by f. Shaw & Brothers and as
recommended by the committee. II is under
stood that nearly all of those who presented
their claims through other parties or directly
favor composition. Some question arose as
to whether the creditors could prove their
claims without jeopardizing some possible
right under the assignment to f. A. Wyman,
trustee. 1t was arranged that all the claims
both at the meeting and those to be presented
hereafter might be presented without prejudice
upon that point That is, if il shall be de-
termined that the proof before the insolvency
court shall ieopardzs any other interest, the
claims shall be withdrawn or expunged.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
Telegraphing from a Moving Train

Telegraphing from a Moving Train.
The iDductive influence which one cur
rent of electricity exerts upon another cur
rent in another wire, the two wires being
even several feet apart, has enabled Mr..
Lucus ]. Phelps to construct an ingenious
apparatus for telegraphing between a NOV
ing railroad car and station. A number of
experiments have been made showing to the
satisfaction of well known experts that
telegraph instrument in railroad car will
answer to the opening and shutting of the
circuit in an insulated wine laid on the
ground between the tracks almost as well as
if there was actual contact between the
ground wire q, the instrument on the car.
BY means of this invention 1t is expected
that not only passengers will be able to send
dispatches without waiting for a stop at q
station to be made, but also that the car op-
orator will be able to telegraph the exact
position of the train to the central office of
the road at regular intervals, say every five
minutes, so that the exact position of every
train moving on the road can be seen on a
chart, aud if two trains get too close, word
can be sent to the operators on the trains.
The advantage to passengers of being abe to
send and receive dispatches while the train
is going at full speed, is too obvious to be
dwelt upon. The passenger could make
arrar gemeDts for rooms at his destination or
transact any other business by wire with any
part of the country.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
THE OLD WORLD.
oulrages Committed in CHINA

ROME, Oct. 31.-The Propaganda has re.
ceived adviees from the province OF Canton
that many Catholic chapels had been sacked
and destroyed, 200 houses OF Christians were
pillaged, and women were outraged and men
tortured for refusing to participate in the
Chinese religions rites Two bishops, 80 mis-.
sionaries and 700 Catholic refugees have ar.
rived at Hong Kong.
Cable Notes.
Tho Provincial Assembly at Sydaey New
South Wales, by majority of one shelved a
resolution in favor Of the federation of the
Australian province and the annexation Of
New Guinea.
AT the request of the Dominion government
British war vessel has proceeded to the
Northern coast of British Columbia, where
there is some irritation among the Indians.
No serious trouble will be likely to occur.
Two cruisers and five eunboats have been
ordered to prepare to sail Immediately for
China.
journal Debats, published at Paris, denies
that France is legally at war with China. 1t
contends therefore that England has no reason
TO forbid French vessels to revictual at Hong
Kong.
A London despatch says Lord Randolph
Churchill has accepted the nomination to the
rectorship of Aberdeen University.
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POLO AND ROLLER SKATING.
BDDrToRDs. 8; D1JOUs, 1.

BIDDEFoRDs. 3; BIJoUs 1.
The Bilious met with square defeat at the hands
of the Biddefords last evening. The latter club has
clubs and the BIZ rus made to realize that fact
before the game had progressed far. The Bjous
won the first goal in six minutes Foster making the
shot. and the next three were won by the Bidde-
fords. Gowen woD the second and fourth In six and
fifteen minutes and Pardsley the third in i've
minutes The goal tending of the visitors was
SPLENDID, ana the ssups that we're made Won
derful. There was considerable ungentlemanly talk
from the audience but aside from that everything,
passed off smoothly.
NOTES.
The floor OF the Bijou has been marked Off for
'wp tennis playing, and two local clubs practice
there.
Ine game between the Bjous and Salems Monday
evening prom ises to be an exciting The team
from the Massachusetts, city will be altoge her diff
erent from the one that played the Forest Citys.
and the Bijous will have such easy time they
did with them. Two of the best members OF the
Peabody club, in addition to Orne have besn added
to the Saems, and their recent victories prom
nent Massachusetts and New Hampshire clubs
have proved that they understand the art Of playing
polo thoroughly.
The talk that the Biddefords should be kept out
of the winter league because they rough nom
sen,e. People who live in glass houses shouldn't
throw stones.
Now give us the new Massachusetts goal box
which does away With disputes and judges Twins,
and polo lovers will be happy.
This afternoon occurs the High School and ju-
venile session at the BiiOu. Good music will be
furnished.
Tonight the Blaine Pioneers will hold a skating
party at the Bijou rink.
A meeting of the rink managers throughout the
State will be held the Bou rink in this city next
Friday, to organize State league adopt rules. &C.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
Suits Brought gainsI Cineinnati FoIfcs
men for Illegal Entarferenca

CINCINNATI, Oct 31.-The United States
grand jury has indicted Lieutenants of Police
Michael Mullen and John Burke and Patrol
men Hemling and Cunnis CHAM, on the charge
that by force, threats and Intimidation thew
prevented qualified veters from exercising the
right of suffrage. This action is based on the
arrest on the night of Oct. 18th, of a number
OF colored men who were kept in the station
mouse anu aIter the polls closed and then dis
missed without any charge being preferred
against them.
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NOT DISHEARTENED.
Thousands of Connecticut Repub-
licans Parade in a Rain Storm.
NEW HAVEN BRILLIANTLY HI
LUmrNATED LAST EVENING.

New HAVEN, Conn, Oct. 31.-Dsspits q
pouring rain and streets that were ankle deep
in mud, the State parade Of the Republicans
was held here tonight. z bout four
thousand men were in line and nsarly
every town in this part of Connecticut was
represented by uniformed delegation. Sup
pers were served to the paraders in the differ
ent halle of the city after the ranks were bro
ken. The rain prevented all extensive illumi-
ma ions, but many houses were brilliantly
lighted up, and the streets were crowded with
spectators until nearly midnight.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
PORTLAND. SATURDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER /, 1884.

seized her, and after struggle, during which
Mrs. Reeves was knocked down, secured the
possession of the child. Assisted by accom-
pilces, who prevented any interference, he
placed the child in a carriage and drove
rapidly towards the outskirts of the city. This
is his second abduction of the child. About
two months ago he took her to NJ Massachusetts,,
put was arrested and forced to return her to
her mother.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Oct. 31.-Prsston D.
Jonts, proprietor and editor of the Sunday
Despatch of this city, was found dead in his
room at the Girard House this morning, the
result of an apoplectic attack. He was
graduate of Brown University and afterwards
was professor in the university at jackson,
Mississippi, later principal OF the grsmmar
school at Worcester. In 1879 he went to
Providence and purchased the Dsspatch. he
caves a widow and two children
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
A GREAT STORM
Reported from the BanamaA- Disasters to
Shipping Reported.

shipping Reported.
NEW YORK. Oct. 36.-A letter from Nassau
N. p. dated Oct "a, says that a heavy storm
ID places reaching the proportions of hurri.
canoe, swept over the easserlv part of the Ba-
hamas from the 10Th to the 10th inst, causing
considerable damage to crops, as well as disas,
ters to ships at sea. A number of vessels en-.
gagged in sponging and inter-inaular commerce
are known to have been lost, while accidents
to foreign shipping are being reported. The
schooner Jonathan Knight of Philadelphia
WAS wrecked at Palmetto Point Eieothera, Oh
the 18th, aud all but two OF her crew were
drowned. She carried eight men. On the 16th
the etern portion OF schooner came ashore
about six miles north of Green Turtle Bay
Abaoo and from letters upon the wood work
there is little doubt that it is part of the
schooner San Bias, of Baltimore. Nothing
has been heard of her crew.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01

The Cumberland County Reform Clubs.
The second days session of the Reform Club
Convention began at the usual hour, 9 9. N.
A spirited praise meeting preceded the regular
meeting. In addition to the representatives
before given, Messrs. Brown of Norway, Welch
and Horr OF Lewiston, and Southworth of
Edes Falls, are In attendance. The reports
given by the representatives show a wonderful
forward movement In the reform work,
throughout this aud other counties. The
storm did not seem to keep the people away
for large and attentive aadieuce was present
throughout the day. The so-called Grey reso-
utions were re-adoptsd by this convention.
The best of feeling prevailed throughout the
session Much Of the success of this conven-
ton was due to the members Of the club at
Bolster's Mills, and the cit Zsns.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
TREATY WITH AMERICA.
The Matter Brou ht Up ia the spanEsI,
Cabinet

LONDON, Oct. 51,-A despatch to the Stan
dard from Madrid says that at the meeting of
the cabiuet council yesterday, presided over BY
the King, Senor j. Elduayen, minister of
foreign affairs, submitted for consideration the
conditions agreed upon between United States
Minister Foster and 6enor Albacete, Spanish
commissioner, Tor special treaty of commerce
with America. This treaty would be- the
starting point for new colonial and tariff
policy In the Spanish West Indies. 1t would
open the Castilian colonies to American COM
petition against Spanish imports, but il would
vereln which America is gradually forming
With Mexican and other Spanish speaking
countries around the Gulf of Mexico and
Ia Central America the basis of discrim
mating duties to exclude Europtau eompsti.
ton. Canada, the British West Indieq and
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
STOLE A CHILD.

Bold Case of Abduction in New Haven.
Conn.
New HAVEN, Conn, Oct. 31-A bold case
OF abduction occurred here last evening. Three
men called at the residence of e. J, Toof. 12e
Wall street, and when the servant opened the
door made rush for the dining room, where
Mrs. Toof aud daughter and Mrs. Rollin n.
reeves ana daughter were at supper. Mrs.
Reeves recognized the leader as her husband
from whom she had separated, She imme-
diatsly seized her six year old daughter and
tried TO escape with her, but her husband
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01

PAsoUALE BR1aSoLr

PAsQUALE BR1GNoLI.
The PRESS yesterday announced the death of
Brignoli the long time favorits tenor Sgnor Brig
noli to this country from Europe in early life
His first engagement in New York was in the
italian opera company at that time being success
fully managed by Max Msretzek. From that time
until within the last few years Signor Brignoli's
name has been found on the programmes of nearly
every important musical enterprise conducted in
this country. For quarter of century he was
ono of the most popular tenors who appeared
before American audiences He supported Nine.
PaIi upon her first appearance in this COUNT Y
about twenty five years ago, and has filled the same
position with nearly every great singer who has Wis
tied America. Of such power and volume was his
voice that even at the age of sixty, though of
course and lacking in freshness, it still heard
with delight in concert and English opera. He SUP
ported Emma Abbott in EDglish, and was under en-
gagsment to her for tho present season. During
the past summer he organized concert tour, with
which he as only moderal ely successful from Pc
cuniary point of view. He leaves no relatives in
this country his only known relatives being a
brother and sister, who live in Paris Notwths and
ing the large sums OF money which he must have
made. he died in comparative poverty. Some of his
IN innate friends have taken charge of tue funeral
arrangements, and he will probably be buried on
Sunday.
Y. NJ. c. A. ENTERTAINMENTS.
All who are interested in elocutiop will be pleased
to know that Miss Nella F. Brown, the celebrated
reader and impersonator, will appear at City Hall
uuucE bno duoPlSOS VI buo lOuDR heL'e Christian
Association, Wednesday evening, Nov 18th. Miss
Brown drew a crowded house last season. Those
who were fortunate in hearing her then will want
to hear her again.
M. NJ. Ballou, the noted Boston editor and author.
will deliver an illustrated lecture entitled "A Trip
Around he World, at City Hal, Wednesday eve
ning Nov. 18th. One hundred OF the fnest ster-
eoplcon views prepared expI essly for this lecture
will be thrown upon the screen by accom- pl shed
operator Reserved seats are now on sale at Stock
bridges. BY purchasing tickets for both entertain
ments st one time quite saving 8 effected.
Peoples THEATRE.
This afternoon there will be a grand children's
matinee at this popular family theatre. The prices
are low and fine entertainment will be given.
Give the children good treat. If you cannot 20
with them let them go alone, the Management will
look TO their comf.rt.
NOTES.
Many opera goers will remember Frezz0lini. She
is advanced in years now, and has recently become
insane.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
POLITICAL.


New YORK, Oct. 31.-The Tammany Hall
committee on organization tonight perfected
arrangements for their parade tomorroa night
Great enthusiasm prevailed for the national
ticket. In an address made by W. Rourke
Cochran, the speaker charged that the county
Democracy would sell out Cleveland and Hen
bricks in order to elect Grace mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01

At yesterdays session Of the Association for the
Advancement of omen, which is being held in
Baltimore, election OF officers WAS held which re-
suited in the unanimous reelection of M 8. Julia
SsIo Ho ae for president. Among the vice presi-
p. Onsee OF Rhode Island. q. A. Quimby of Maine;
sssresery, Ella y. LRphan, New ork; treasurer,
Aehfletta, Il. T. Walsott, MassnehHsette.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
LATEST MARINE NEWS.
A Wreck Breaks Up.

RocKPoRr, Mass, Oct. 31.-Schooner e. S.
Rowe, which sank between Avery's Rock,
where she struck about three weeks ago, and
Straitsmouth Island, broke up today. Nest of
the wreckage came ashore.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
The Good Temp,ar.

Of Maine are entering favorably upon the cam
paign for extending the order The Grand
Secretary, Geo. e. Brackett OF Belfast reports
six new lodges chartered this week viz: At
Buxton in York, E'ston, Smyrna and New
Sweden in Aroostook, aud Waite and North
field ia Washington county. The Good
Templars are the largest, most wide spread and
powerful temperance organization 10 the
world.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Be.
The indications for New England to-day are
rains and partly cloudy weather followed in
southern portions by clearing weather, north.
easterly winds, shifting to southwest and vest,
nearly stationary temperature, lower borome
ter.
Cautionary signals from Eastport to New
London.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
I'll
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
RAILWAY MA
Eastern Raj ad.

The gross earnings of the astern railroad
for the month of septem 1884, are $685.
Ola 81; September. 1888. arc S340, ,o53.44;
decrease, 1884. S2,OSS.6O. The gross earnings
of the road for the twelve months ending
Sept. so. last, compare as follows with the
previous year:
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or less, S1.50.
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Inc.
or Dec.
Total. -. So, ,57l,594 Ss,5s4,I {
Grand Trunk.

IOlaI'-.. SoIOI IlOJ9 3o5Oo8IOUO 911lo1I
Grand Trunk.
In April last it was agreed between General
Manager Hickson of the Grand Trunk railway
and delegates from the trainmsn that the lat
ters wages should be reduced per cent. for
six months. That time having expired, Mr..
Hickson has written to the delegates, asking
for an extension ef one, two or three months.
The men will meet on sunday to consider the
proposal,
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
Facts and Rnnlors.

Burnside, late disbursiDg officer of the post
office department, for the embezzlemsnt of
S54 coo.
In response to numerous inquiries. the
acting Postmaster General bas decided that
post offices must be kept open ss usual on elec-
tion day.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
MASSACHUSETTS,.


BOSTON, Oct. 31-An easterly gale prevailed
in this vicinity last night, and was particularly
severe toward morning A despatch from
Highland Light Cape Cod, at noon tooay re-
ports northeast gale there with thick rainy
weather. Capt. Young, of steamer City of
Gloucester, came in early this morning from
Gloucester, and reports the sea in the bay quite
as heavy as at any time last winter. Vine
ward Haven dispatch reports oAe schooner. the
Eugenia, bonnd to Millbrldge, Me-, as having
dragged ashore there. No other disasters arc
VET reported hera