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The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28

The schooner Alice Montgomery, Captain
Lavender, master, from Kennebec River,
with cargo of ice, arrived at her wharf at
New Orleans, Saturday. The captain re-
ports that on October 10th, when about ten
miles off Rebecca Shoals, in the Gulf of Mex
leo, about 400 miles from the mouth of tho
river, he encountered vast quantities of
floating fish, dead and dying. They embrac-
ed great variety, many kinds being un-
known to him, and they extended as far as
the eye could reach. The sea was streaked
with yellow, oily substance and he sailed
through this strange combination of yellow
water and dead fish for 20 miles, He had no
bad weather and generally fair winds after
entering the Gulf. This is not the first timo
such phenomenon has been encountered in
these waters, and it has been attributed to
the eruption of matter and poisonous gases
from submerged volcanoes. The appearance
of unusual varieties of fish from the deep
sea would seem to strengthen this theory.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
TIRINc OF OFFICE SEEKERS.
President Cleveland Calls Attention
to a New Set of Rules.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27-The following
was today promulgated by the President for
the information Of the public:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Oct. 27, 1885.
For nearly eight months a Large share of the
time of the President has been devoted to the
hearing of applications for office, and determina-
tion of appointments. Much of the time thus spent
has undoubtedly subserved the public good, but
some of it has been sacrificed to the indulgence of
people in their natural nsistence upon useless in
terviews and some of it has been unjustifably
wasted. The pnblc welfare and due regard for
the claims of those whose interest in the govern
ment are entirely disconnected with office holding
imperatiyely demand that in future the time of the
President should be differently occupied, and he
confidently expectsall good citizens will acquiesce
in the propriety and reasonableness of the follow
ing plan adopted to that end: After the first day
of November the President will decline to grant
interviews to those seeking public positions or
their advocates. On Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays during that month from 10 to IL in the
morning he will receive such other persons as call
on strictly public business, and on the same days
at half past one in the afternoon, he will meet
those who merely desire to pay their respects. On
all other days and times during that month he will
receive only cabinet officers and heads of depart
mpOtS
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
TEN NIGHTS EAR ROOM.

TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM.
Stockbridge has the tickets for Ten
Nights in Bar-room' to be presened by
Clark's company at City Hall tonight. John
B. Cough, the celebrated temperance lectur-
er, in speaking of the stage as valuable
helper in the cause of temperance, said: 81
consider the drama of "Ten Nights in a Bar
Room" to be equal, if not superior, to any
lecture that can be given upon that subject
as illustrations speak louder than words"
PECK's BAD BOY.
This popular play will be presented at
Portland Theatre Saturday night, and the
seats will be ready tomorrow. The Provi-
dence Evening Mail says "Peck's Bad Boy
made his first appearance this season at the
Providence Opera House where he will stay
a week, including two matinees. Those who
have read while the uncomfortable laughter
CONFUSED them the antics Of the Bad Boy
cannot fail to appreciate the play. The
whole company as good and besides the bad
boy, Dan Mason is the Grocer, and Tony
Williams as the Irishman, are particularly
noticeable. Dan received warm welcome.
The initiation scene where the Royal Bum
per, the goat, is brought In, is immense.
Every one who wants to get rid of the blues
should CO."
NOTES.
Mapleson says he has received offers from
both Patti and Nilsson to sing for little more
than half what they demanded last summer,
but refused, as he has made up his mind to
oppose the star system.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
The coff Estate.

The trustees of the Goff estate on Monday
afternoon, closed out the last of the real
estate belonging to that property in Auburn.
All the land has now been sold, and the
final dividend to creditors will be made as
soon as the incidental bills and accounts can
be closed. The purchaser of the last piece of
property was to H. W. Hutchins, Esq, who
bought 16 lots in the vicinity of the reservoir,
including several on upper Court street. Tho
estate of Dana and Horace Golf will not pay
so much as was estimated, but jointly about
70 cents on the dollar, as nearly as can now
be estimated. A dividend of 80 cents was
paid on September 1st. The trustees gave
notice Saturday that unless closed out prior
to Wednesday next at private sale, the bal
Wednesday at 10 a: m. They, now announce
elsewhere that the balance of the property
having been sold, the auction is off.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
New CORPORATIONS.
The Shipman Engine Export company has
been organized with the following officers:

The Shipman Engine Export company has
been organized with the following officers:
President-George NJ. Cruikshanks.
Treasurer-Samuel j. Elder.
DirectOrs-George NJ Cruikshanks, Samuel j.
Elder, AlonZo T. Cross, Ezra Marble, Jr.
Capital stock $125,000; paid in 81 100.
The Henderson Gold Mining company has
been organized with the following officers:
Presldent-William F. Knowles.
Treasurer-Wm. HI. Floyd.
Directors-W William +. Knowles, William ii.
Floyd, Andrew j. Wheeler.
Capital S225,00o; paid in $4,000
The Metropolitan Oil and Refining compa-
ny has been organized with the following
officers:
President-L. HI. Abrams.
TreaSurer-E. +. MumfOrd.
Directors-Lyman II. Abrams, e. f. Mumford.
Alfred Lloyd.
Capital $500, 900: paid in $50.
The Willard Mining company has been or
ganized with the following officers:
President-Bernard Jenny.
Treasurer-CharleS II. Dillaway.
Direct0rs-B. Jenny, John w. Cummings, Chas.
H. Dillaway; leaving two vacancies.
Capital 100000; paid In nothing.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds
Cape Elizabeth-W Walter S. Skillings to Emma
D. Nutter, land and buildings. 81 and other con-
sideratiOn.
Deering-Alvin E. Plummer and wife>to Melvin
p. Frank.
Frank, land 81 and other consideration.
Harriet NJ. Fogg to A. 4. Plummer, land and
buildings. 81 and other consideration.
Bridgton-George P. Perley to G. A. and A. N.
Goodwin land and buildings. $1,000
William Perley to George p. Perley, land and
buildings. $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
UNcRATEFUL INDIANS.
A Dakota Settlers Desperate Fight
with TWO Beggars,

MANDoN, Oak, Oct. PA despatch from
Glenullen, 20 miles west of here, says that
news has just been received that James
Gray, living alone four miles north of Glen
ullen, was attacked Thursday night by two
indians, who came to the house and asked
for food. Having eaten all they desired, one
OF the Indians, large and powerful fellow,
took down Gray's repeating Winchester
rifle, PLACED the muzzle to Grays breast and
pulled the trigger. Fortunately there was
put cartridge in, whereupon GRAY seized a
whiffietree., and before the gun could be
Drought to bear upon him, struck the Indian
on the head. The gun was discharged, the
rifle was dropped in the scuffie. Then com
menceo a rough and tumble fight, both
Indians taking part Gray lost his hold OF
the whlffietree, caught up a carpenter S
hatehet and struck the Indian nearest to him
on the head This blow felled him to, the
floor. The other Indian fled. Gray seized
the fallen Indian by the heels, and dragged
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
whiskey manufacturers in council.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.-About sixty representa-
tives of the whiskey manufacturing interest
pose Of re-organizing the old pool A com
mittee of II prepared pooling plan and the
session was devoted to its discussion but no
agreement was reached. The plan presented
is to restrict the production of the mills in
the association to one-third of their capacity,
and if that does not advance the price of the
products the association is to export it's
goods even though it has to be done at a loss.
The advance in prices desiredis from 81 1.O1 to
$1.10 for high wines and from $1.95 to So. 10
for alcohol. A majority of those present
were willing to adopt the plan and would
have done so but for the objections of three
dealers who had amendments to offer. The
session will be resumed tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
MEXICO.
American Miners soreIy Prosecuted.

Sr. LOUIS, MO-, Oct PA special from
Eagle Pass, Texas, to the Globe-Demoerat,
says that information has been received there
from high authority that the Americans
owning the Los GAUGES mines, in the State
of Coahuila, Mexico have been so harassed
and worried by petty Mexican officials, that
they have taken the oath of allegiance to the
Mexican government. hoping that by 6ecom-
ing Mexican citizens they will receive the
protection to their interests which has been
denied by the government heretofore.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted) by thu
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,

Published every day Sundays excepteD by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
TERNs-Eight Dollars Year. To mail sub
scribers, Seven Dollars Year, if paid in advance
RATES OF ADvKRTIsING-On inch Of space
the length of column or twelve lines 9onp0reat
constitutes square"
81. per square, daily, first week; 75 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, $1.00, con-
tinning every other day after first week, so cents
Half square, three insertions or less, 70 cents
one week, 81 90; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AdUsEMENTs" and "AUCTIoN
SALES $500 per square per week; three inser-
tons or less, $1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $50
year; # paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every
part of the State) for $10o per square for first in
sertion and 90 cents per square for each subse-
Quent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
ONE HUNDRED LIVES LOST
A Disastrous Storm on the Labrador
Coast.
TWO Thousand Wrecked Fishermen
Ashore and Destitute.


HALIFAX, N. s., Oct. pa despatch re-
ceived today from st. Johns, N. F., says: "a
great storm ragged off the coast of Labrador
on the 18th inst, doing immense damage
Eighty vessels were wrecked or driven
ashore, and at least 70 men from the crews of
the vessels lost. Two thousand persons are
now ashore in destitute condition The
rs viii he c1e 10
the scene of the disaster with provisions,
clothing and other comforts for the use of
the castawayS."
ST. JOHNS, N. F., Oct. PA disastrous
storm ragged on the Labrador coast from the
of which some 20 vessels and over 100 lives
were lost. No details have yet been received
owing to a lack of telegraphic facilities.
Efforts are being made, however, to obtain
complete but 1t Is
tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
Ellis. the swindIer.

The Biddeford Times says that the John
II. Ellis-who, as stated in the PRESS,
had been arrested in Pittsburg, Pa, for
swindling James Mckee of Cambridge,
Mass, out of $4,000 by inducing him to in
vest that amount in the Ellis SPAWN Cure
Co., and then ecamping-formerly lived in
Biddeford Years ago he was the inventor
of a lottery scheme, by means OF which hun
dreds of dollars were swindled out Of the
pockets of Biddeford and Saco parties. His
office was on Alfred street. He was finally
driven out of the city and he has since been
living in Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
IN THE Kinks.
AT THE BIJoU.

There will be extra attractions at the Bijou
rink Friday evening. Girard and Vokes, the
celebrated bicycle riders, will give an exhibit
tion and lady fancy skater, will whirl
around the hall.
Saturday evening Prof. E. l.. Maddocks,
the champion fast skater, will give a mile
exhibition of his rapid movements. He has
skated five miles in 16m. II sec. The exhibi-
tinn will commence at 9 O'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
The Framingham Savings Bank

Boston, Oct 27.-In the superior court to-
sued against the birmingham Savings Bank
last month whereby it was enjoined from
transacting any busines. From the modified
injunction it would appear that the bank can
do all ts,ordinarylbusiness excepting the pay
ing of money to dcpositors. This action has
been taken in view Of the Unexpectedly fav-
orable showing made by the bank.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
THE OHIO ELECTION.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 27.-In the mandamus
case before the Circuit Court, brought by
the Republican candidates for Senators in
Hamilton county, the counsel for the county
clerk having, for the time being, abandoned
his plea against the jurisdiction of. the court
and entered motion to compel the relators
to make their petition more definite and GER
tain, the court granted the motion and
further proceedings have been stayed until
the amendment can be made.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28

The interest in the gigantic Indiana town
ship land swindle has been somewhat revived
by decision in the Circuit Court of Davies
county. in q suit brought to enforce the pay.
ment of warrants issued by the trustees OF
Revere Township for school supplies, the
judge deciding. that, as it was not averred
that the goods were necessary or suitable,
the plaintiff could not recover.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
crattan Literary Association.

At a meeting of the Grattaa Literary Asso-
citation, last evening, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President-W. W. Mcintyre.
Vice President-J. B. Bresnan.
Critic-J. j. Ahern.
Recording Secretary-J. 81. Conway.
Financial Secretary-J. P. Kerrigan.
Treasurer-Peter OConnOr.
Investigating Committee-R II. Parker, j. d.
Dolan and 7. E. Coyne.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
THE PACIFIC BANK.
w. j. Best Charged with EmbezzIing
It's Funds

Its Funds.
BosToN, Oct 27.-Wm. j. Best the finan
cier, who was prominently connected with
the affairs of the collapsed Pacific Bank of
this city, was arrested in New York today
charged with embezzling 5000 as trustee Of
the will of the late Francis W. Carruth
The latter left fund of $4,000, the income
of which was to go to his son, W. W. Car
ruth. Before the Pacific Bank failed young
Carruth borrowed $4,000 from the bank on
his personal note, and as security for the
loan he transferred to the bank the income
fund. After the first failure of the bank,
Best as an expert was placed in practical
charge of the banks affairs, and when Re-
ceiver Price took charge of the wreck he
found this note and its security, with no
record of any payment by Best as trustee
He tried to obtain something from Best, but
the latter kept out of hi. reach Young
Carruth applied to the Probate Court for
Bests removal, which was granted, and
Charles B. White was appointed He tried
TO secure an accounting from Best, but was
unsuccessful The evidence was strong that
Best had used a portion of the securities in
speculation and had sold the remainder out
right. On this evidence the case was brought
before the grand jury, an indictment found
and he was today taken in custody Chief
Inspector Hanscom left New York tonight
for Boston with the prisoner.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28

him out and fastened the door. Whether the
ll indian was dead or not Gray was unable 70 70
go to Gray's house and found him in bed,
badly bruised and scratched, and scarcely
able to raise himself. Gray says that the
indian that fed came back during the night
and carried away his companion.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
Eaton Family Reunion.

BosToN, Oct. 27.-The third annual reunion
of the Eaton Family Association was held
here today. Rev. VIM. II. Eaton, D. D., of
Keene, presided. There were present a
large representation, including descendants
81 sf hetWeen e and q 4 the Oldest Of
whom, Francis Eaton, came over in the May
HnMer
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
wEDNEsD

plate place for it, but if Mr.. Lane decides
to build one we understand he can purchase
the building known so long as "The Mart"
with its surroundings, without difficulty, and
will place it there, with entrances both from
Congress and Federal streets.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
WASHINGTON.
The Postal Revenues.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27-The decrease in
the postal revenues for the past fiscal year is
larger than was expected. The law to re-
duce the letter postage from three to two
cents was enacted about two years ago. For
the last three-quarters of the fiscal year the
effect upon the revenue was inc0nSiderable.
This was attributed in large measure to the
great increase in the number of two cent
stamps that were used to enclose business
circulars. 1t had been expected that this in
crease would continue, so that there would
not be a large reduction in the postal reve-
nues. But this expectation has not been
realized. The first complete fiscal year un-
der the operation of the reduced postage law
closed on the Both of last June. 1t was not
good business year. 1t had been supposed
that the deficiency would not be more than
$4,000,000. On the contrary it will be about
$7,000,000. These figures are not to be taken
as accurate, as the. Presidents wish that th e
bureau reports shall not be given to the pub
lie in advance of his message makes it impoS-
sible to obtain the exact figures.
The Patron of the Hungry and
Thirsty.
First Assistant Postmaster General Stev-
enson has been very busy since his return
from the west. His desk lis piled up with
papers concerning the fourth class postoffices
so high that he is almost hid, and his room is
crowded continually. Thus far there have
been about 1900 fourth class offices filled,
leaving about $4,000 yet to deal with. OF the
presidential offices, about $50 have been filled,
and about 1900 are left. Mr. Stevenson S
reputation as an executioner has gone before
him into the little cross roads postoffices, and
designations are coming in very rapidly from
those who want to leave under the best aus
pices
Minor Matters.
Hole in the Day. the great grandson Of
the famous Chippewa chief of that name is
in n oh in 0fn xuifh inf, Ia
secure from the President an appointment to
West Point when a vacancy occurs. He is
young, tall and straight and of very prepos-
sesslng appearance.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2s.
Indications for Portland and vicinity-Fair
weather and slight changes in temperature.
The indications for New England to-day are
COLDER generally fair weather, variable
winds, shifting to north and east
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND Me- Oct OF 1885,
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28

The consumers of Sewing Silk
and Twist Will find it to their
advantage to call ON N. HI. StutlIey,
499 Congress ST, cor. Brown, and
get his low prices ON the best Silk
and Twist there is i'm the market,
which is the Belding make. We
have also added Spool EmbrOid-
cry, KenSingtOn Embroidery,
Skeirl Embroidery, and Superior
Pure Thread Knitting Silk, all of
the BeIding Bros. Il Go. manufac-
ture. There is no such stock i'm
Portland, and prices are lower
than amy other house i'm the city
for same quality. N. HI. STUB
LEY, No. 499 Congress Street, cor.
Brown.
sep11 snFM&W
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28

Hon. j, B. Ham of Lewiston will leave
for New Orleans next Monday
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28

The Public Ledger of Philadelphia, is
authorized to say that all reports to the
effect that Mrs. Sartoris has applied or con-
templates applying for divorce or separa-
tion from her husband, are entirely without
foundation and cruel wounds to her feelings.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
Fire in Newry Corner.

BETHEL, Oct. 27.-The SPOOL strip and
s dowel mill and also the dwelling house of
John Wyman at Newry Corner were burned
last night. Loss $1,000; no insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
REM IMAM
TURKEY RED,


We shall begin sale Today of one case
Turkey Red Remnants of good 12 LIE.
quality at only cents per yard. Spec
ial lot at our Remnant Sale next Friday.
RINES BROTHERS.
oct28 snd1t
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
Run over by a Train,

BIDDEFoRD, Oct. 27.-Albert Emery,
brakeman, was thrown between the cars as
freight train on the Boston & Maine railroad
was leaving the depot in this city this eve
ming. Three cars passed over him, cutting
off one leg at the hip and the other at the
ankle. The injury will prove fatal.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
Conference of congregationaIists
conIey to Row Mckay.

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. 27.-McKay and
Conley, the oarsmen, were matched to-day
for three mile race for $3.50 side. The
race will be rowed next week Thursday, the
course to be selected before that time.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
Meeting of Ministers.

BRUNSWICK, Oct. 27.-The Lewiston Dis
trict Ministerial Association commenced a
three days session at the Methodist church
here last night, with sermon by Rev. S.
Hnorar
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28

From all sides come good reports of the
apple crop. 1t has been a great year for rus
sets, which have grown in perfection, and
which, being good winter apple, win COM
mand good price when other kinds have
disappeared from the market.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
Foreign Notes.

Herr Won Maellendorff has resigned the
Premiership of Corea
While Mr.. Mitchell Henry, member of
Parliament for Galway, was addressing a
political meeting at Glasgow Monday, par
ty of Irishmen stoned the hall, and free
fight ensued After twenty minutes of up
roar the intruders were elected.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-28
MAIN e.
No xaccInatlon-No Work

AUGUSTA, Oct 27.-The Maine lumber
operators with one or two exceptions have
agreed to employ no men in the woods the
coming winter unless he has recently been
vaccinated, and many have posted up notices
through the State and eastern part of Canada
stating that their men must be vaccinated
before they will be employed. The State
board of health have sent out a list of places
affected with small DOy
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-02-18
lGismanaeement Of Hor,es.


We never have to travel far to seek
for examples of some kind OF mismanage-
ment that not only mars the utility of
the horse, aud initiates against it's
health and longevity, but, being con-
trary and irritating TO its temper, either
makes it irascible and vicious, or sulky
and stubborn; and, consequently,
either more or less dangerous and use
lea: This management, or rather mis-
management, is in very many instances
due to ignorance and want of observa-
ton; for . man may be the whole of
his life among horses, and ride or drive
them like his neighbors, and yet know
little of that creatures disposition, or
the best way to control it when It
evinces something unusual in the way
of iu-temper. But it may also be ow-
ing to . hasty or brutal manner,
coupled, perhaps, with ignorance, and
this, it is scarcely necessary to say, con-
stitutes the worst and most unpardon-
able form of Encouragement. How
often do We not see poor horses beaten,
merely because they are more inteli-
gent than those who best them, and are
chastised for doing that which they
know il right, or refusing to do that
which IL nong3 We see horses beaten
and panishsd became they do not
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-02-18

JAN. mo, thanks; I've sworn Of"
Jan. 2"You really must excuse me; I've
sworn of, voc know. We'll, ittle soda
then" Jan. 3-"Put dash of Angos-
tura in that soda, will your" Jan. 4
~They say claret is - harmless ~ water.
I'll try little claret, bar-keeper.' Jan.
5-~Tm nick. I've got sort of colo.
Gimme some Jamaica ginger in . glass.
Put little brandy in it to kill the
TASTE Jan. 6-"Gimme some whisky:
I've teen taking quinine," Jan.
~Whoopl setemupagain I"-IPissbprg
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