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The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
IN THE Kinks.


a
The third game In the Grammar School League
was played at the Bijou Saturday afternoon, and
was q good exhibition. The North School team
proved the vctors, after an exciting contestfwin-
ming three goals to the CuIuberands two IN fifteen
minutes
BIJoU SKATING PARIeR.
The present week will be 4 gala one at the BIZ
jou. The attractions are numerous and are ar
ranged as follows: Monday will be ladies' night;
Tuesday the Lewistons and Bilious win contest in
a championship game of polo; Wednesday, geher-
al skating and complimentary dance; Thursday
will be pleasant evening for the ladies' as sil-
yer cake basket will be presented TO the lucky
one The basket will be on exhibition for three
Thursday evenings, and the one that glesses near
est its weight will take the prize. Friday Christ
maS) there will he two sessions, afternoon and
evening. A grand masquerade carnival Will be
given in the evening There will bentsic at
o'clock. general skating by the costutners until
$50, when grand march and unmasking will be,
Saturday In the afternoon, the boys OF the gram
mar school have game OF poo-Butlers US,
ShailerS.
LEAGUE GAMES THIS WEEK.
The following is the schedule Of games to be
played tins week in the Maine State Polo Leaeee;
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. vs. Portlands, at Portland;
Elites VS.. Granite Citys, Mt Augusta.
Thursday-Bijous vs.. LewistOns, at Lewiston;
Granite Citys VS., Elites at Watervile.
NOTES.
The H. NJ D.'s beat the FalmOuths at polo In
Rockland Saturday night by three straight goals.
1t was an exciting game. McAulitfe, of the H.
NJ BIS took the first goal on the rush by stroke
from the spot, the second time In two games.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
LIQUOR sPoTTERs ATTACKED.
a Miniature Riot in the Streets Of
Spencer, Mass.
Agents of the Law and Order League
Beaten.

WORCESTER, Dec. l9.-At its town meeting
last March the town of Spencer voted against
license and appropriated a sum of money for the
prosecution of illegal liquor selling As a result,
a large number of liquor dealers were fined at the
October term of the Superior Court In this city.
About three weeks ago the Law and Order League
decided to stir up the dealers again. and four spot
ters were employed who secured evidence for 130
complaints against 80 different dealers. The first
that the rumsellerS knew of the new raid was yes
terday, when they were notified to appear in the
district court today. They hurriedly secured the
services of II. W. King, Congressman Rice's law
partner Who when the cases were called in
court this morning, secured their continuance for
one week. in order to prepare defence.
In court the liquor dealers found that the spot
ters were men with whom they had been on
friendly terms. When the court adjourned they
followed the spoilers to the hotel chasing them
into the house and around the billiard tables.
Deputy Sheriff Clapp, Constable Dustin and other
local officers came to the defence of the spoilers
and, escorting them back to the court room lock-
ed them up until train time. When the spoilers
came out to take the train, the mob was waiting
for them and made a second assault, and regu-
lar riot ensued. The spoilers were chased about
the square, and one who took refuge in doorway
in Green's block was badly pounded The officers
assisted by citizens, finally succeeded in getting
the spoilers to the station and into the O'Clock
train for Boston. They were locked in the bag
rum dealers also boarded the train 1t is thought
in order TO get another opportunity to attack the
spoilers when the train reached Worcester but
they were disappointed, as the latter went on tC
Boston, where they are supposed to belong. Theil
names are not known
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
GENERAL NEWS.

The failure Of the City Bank OF Houston, Tex,
causes great suffering among the laboring classes
who had deposits therein
An unknown woman. While attempting to cross
the railroad track at Hillside station, Medford,
Mass. Saturday afternoon, was struck by the
Lowell express train and instantly Killed. She
was thrown distance Of about 30 feet, and, strik-
ing the edge of the depot platform. was again
struck by the engine and manged almost beyond
recognition.
The shutting down of the Singer sewing machine
works In Elizabeth, N. j., on account of unpaid
taxes has occasioned much excitement In thatcity
among the 5000 employees who are thrown ont oi
work.
Harry w. Bickford, travelling salesman Tor Geo.
c. Goodwin & CO., Boston, has been missing two
weeks and latest reports are that he has victim
lied his employers to the amount of $1,000.
In the court of common pleas in Philadelphia,
Saturday, a preliminary INDUCTION restraining the
American association Of base bali clubs from ex-
pelling the Metropolitan club OF New York was
continued until further orders OF the court
The temperature at Portsmouth, n. H., last
night was zero with heavy winds and snow drift
Ing,
Hansmeyer family at Tarentum, Pa, making the
third death Within a week. The five others who
were attacked are doing well and may. recover
A terrific southeast gale accompanied by rain
and seet. ragged over the whole western section of
Nova Scotia and in the Bay of Fnnday, Saturday.
No diasters have yet been reported
A constable from Gaena, Illinois, made levy
Friday to satifsy Judgment on the furniture aud IL
brary OF Father Berupe, a Catholic priest Of East
Dubuque. The latter locked the officer up in the
He released him later, and subsequently barred
his doors and refused to permit the constable to
remove the goods.
Schooner Belle Hooper from Demarara with
sugar for New York was towed into the port OF
ST George, Dee. 9Uh. Her mainmast head was
broken. mainSail gOne fOresail badly split and
mizZen rigging stranded.
The Boston inspectors last night arrested three
well known New York pickpOckets who were in
attendance upon Parson Downs meeting In Me-
chanics Hail.
Thomas H, Hill Of Woburn, Mass, an insurance
agent and also seleotman and water register was
arrested Saturday forenoon charged with forgery
and with being defaulter In the payment Of
claims,
Employees of the New Haven. Conn.,. postofice
excepting the postmaster and carriers have been
notified from Washington of q reduction in pay to
date from Dec. 1. The highest cut is 5000 in the
salary of the chief clerk and the aggregate amount
saved win be S1700 per annum.
The grand jury just discharged in Salt Lake City
found 6S indictments under United States laws
and AZ under the territorial laws.
Oberne Hoosic & Co.'S four story hide and tai
low and wool house aud stores, corner of La Sale
street and Michigan avenue, Chicago, was
burned out yesterday, causing loss OF S35O,O0O.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
RAILROAD MATTERS.
INTERNATIONAL LINE.


Mr.. Charles C. Colby, of Stanstead, Canada,
president of the International Railway, with D. =.
McFee, Esq, Of Sherbrooke, the superintendent
ef the same road, were at Bangor. Thursday. A
reporter saw Mr.. McFee, aud interviewed him In
regard to the report that the line would probably
not not cross Wes S le oSI ce ed pssds e
emphaticaly that the item probably originated in
the brain of the editor OF the paper IN which 1t
first appeared. There has been na action taken
or no remarks made which would give rise TO such
sssN THE FRE1GHT CONTRACT.
despatch from New York says the representa-
tfves of the Chicago lines met the Vice Presidents
of the trunk lines at Commissioner Fink's Office
recently, to consult upon the freight situation
All OF the trunk lines Were represented, including
the Grand Trunk of Canada and the Baltimore &
Ohio. The conference was of an Informal charac-
ter but pledges were given for theicarryin Ont ef
the contract IN It's full spirit. There has been
some irregularity in east-bound freight rates re-
Gently, and ii was generally conceded that the
traffic was not certain to be lived up to unless
division of traffic and other pooling arrangements
were perfected at the western points as well rs
among the trunk lines east. The controversy
over export rates. which threatened at one tnnc
to prevent the advance IN tie eaSt-bOund tarin,
proposed in tha early part q Noyemper mas yet
lines chim that the through rate to foreign ports
ON east-bnund shipment should be the same 10y aH
the Atlantic seapOrts and therefore that tire t-
ference allowed in favor Of Philadelphia and Bal
timore, should be confined 10 domestic traihc not
passing beyond those places and New YORK anu
Boston This question, however, will be eesIlhIa.t-
ted 10 arbitration, and not aloNnd to dtstnrD Inc
existing rates. Ii was decided at the conference
to reestabsh the Chicago east-bonnd dead-treight
pool so as to help the maintenance OF rates: III
was agreed that a new pool, with new DIVISIONS,
ETC., should be made TO date from Jan !, 1885;
and that commissioner shOnld be selected and
the machinery or his office put into c1ect as s0oh
as possible. Tie meeting also agreed to maintain
live stock rates and the present difference be-
tween them and the rates ON dressed beef.
NOTES.
President Colby Of the International q.ake ut
gantic) Railway Is Ill Bangor lie denies the NJ
port that the location of the road is to be changed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
sowdoin College.

The senior and junier exhibition occurred In
Memorial Hall, Thursday evening, December ~
The following was the programme:
SalutatOry y.............. "A. r. Butler. Portland
Thomas Paine i'll the American Revolution =.
j. G. Barker, Lebanon
Extract from Plato's Apology of Socrates :.
G. j. Goodwin, Pennington
Necessity of Independence In Opinion. ........
+. l.. Smith. WATERFORD
Grafton on the Death Of Henrietta Marie
English Version from Boussuet( ,........ $
Austin Cary, Machias
Social Condition. ......-....C. A ByftHl, ffeepyrt
Speech Against the Trial OF Louis XNl eng -
lish Version of Fauchet..
NJ. l.. Kimhall, Norway
John Wyclif 80. .........G NJ Norris, Monmouth
Supposed Speech OF Leunidas to the Spartan3
(English Version from Seneca .......e
L. Is. Varney, Litchheid.
King John. George 3. Berry, Damariscotta
Prof. John s. Sewall and Prof. L. L. Paine of
the Bangor Theological seminary, and Rev. Geo
c. Cressy pastor of the Unitarian Church have
been chosen on the examining committee Of
BowdOin College for the ensuing year Hon. L.
A. Emery OF Ellsworth and Hon. 5. +. Humphrey
of Bangor are on the visiting committee.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
sudden Death at WatervilIe.
The Kennebec Ice Crop.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 19.-The ice men are watching
their ice fields all along the Kennebec river with
interest Just now. Ice from one to three inches
in thickness has made and IL is regarded as very
good freeze, but the recent six inches of snow
whchha failed is not looked upon withf favor. The
thinness OF the ice, however does not prevent
scraping, but should the warm spell prevail the
water will flow up and freeze into the snow, max
ing bad ice. Fearful of this the companies be
tween Iceboro and Richmond, a distance of four
or five miles, employed tug boats Friday and
broke up the ice, thus leaving the river free to
freeze again. The Haynes & Dewitt Ice Compa-
ny of Iceboro feel safer in allowing their fields to
remain intact taking their chances as to snow.
Horse Thieves at Cape Neddick.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Dee 2o--A horse and
sleigh valued at $4o0, by Peltiah Perkins
of Cape Neddick, Me-, were stolen Saturday
night.
The Legislative Reunion.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 20-The local entertainment
committee has issued notice, requesting all per-
sons desiring entertainment during the Legisla-
tive reunion and unable to secure rooms at the
hotels to send their names to Herbert NJ Heath,
Augusta, on or before December 28th, To secure
rooms it is absolutely necessary that visitors
should comply with this notice at once, stating
names, whether board is desired or simply rooms
and on what days
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
who win Help ?
To the Editor Of the Press!

To the Editor of the Press
There is Sabbath school, numbering about
15O scholars many Of whom have to be furnished
with clothing before they can attend ON the Sab
hath i'm connection with the Gospel temperance
Mission For the last eight years the school has
been provided with a Christmas tree, and II II
we're not for this effort many ot the children and
some Of the poorer members Of the Mission con-
gregaton would hardly know when Christmas
comes. Last year soute OF our merchants and
other benevolent citizens contributed a number OF
the presents and must have leen blessed In the
deed for many articles Of clothing suitable for
the inclement weather were thus provided for y
large number of less favO9ed ones, IN addition 10
toys and candies SO that none were forgotten.
This season also we understand preparation Is
being made for this annual treat to GGdS poor,
and some of our best families are dressing dolls
aud providing other things fer the tree. Nodoubt
every article contributed will be worthiy be
slowed, as Rev. y. 4, Pearson, 40 WilmOt street,
our esteemed city missionary, has charge Of 1t.
Those who have anything To spare should assist
IN this worthy cause,
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
RO0HHs TO LET,


xxTANTED.-To have it understood that the
w genuine "Acme Club Skates" are the
cheapest in the end. Ice and Roller Skates, BOX
ing Gloves, Indian Clubs, &C.. for Christmas pres
enfs a. T. BAILEY. 221 Middle ST. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
MAIN e..

G. LIEBMANN,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. 5. A.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21

uyANxHD.-A first class Salesman on the
w road by wholesale grocery firm, ,,s i6eral II e
salary 10 The lis CHIT man. Address SALESMAN'
P. o. Box 1iTb.
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DECLARES THEM FALSE.
What Mr.. E. n. Coff Says of the
Charges Contained in the Montreal
DESPATCH.

NEW YORK, Dec 19.-NIr. Edward H. Goff was
seen today at his office in the Western Union
building corner OF Fifth avenue and Twenty
third street, and was asked what he lad TO say in
reference to the Associated Press dispatch to the
morning papers to the effect that an attempt was
being made to secure his extradtion to Montreal.
Mr. Golf said that he was not in the least disturb
ed, and was going about his affairs as usual. He
had known for some time of the plans which were
being laid and which had eliminated in the pubi-
cation of the dispatch referred to. He was and
had been aware OF the presence in New York for
some days of several parties interested as they
would claim in his eXtradition, but really inter
ested in procuring money from him by threats of
prosecution, He was, of course, acting under adj
vice of counsel, and regretted that they had en-
joined Rim from stating for publication his side of
the story in that detail which he would personally
be glad to enter into Under the circumstances
he felt at liberty to say merely that the charges
against him in Montreal were not only absolutely
false, but were eight years DID, and were the out
growth of bitter political controversy, in which
he had been largely Instrumental in overpowering
and dlSgracing certain corrupt officials These
charges had ever since lain dormant, and in his
belief, no assistance was now being rendered to
his enemies by the present Canadian public au-
therities. They are now revived at tile instiga-
tion Of certain rivals who are Jealous of the sue
cess of his business enterprises. He had not been
living in various parts Of the United States, as
the dispatch alleged, but in Boston since 1873,
in business which had brought him prominently
before the public; and since the beginning Of
1884 had divided his time between Boston and
New York. He deprecated trial by newspapers.
but would be found ready at the proper time, and
before the proper tribunal to take prompt and Wig
orous measures to not only protect himself but to
punish those who seek to injure him for their own
advantage.
BosToN, Dec. 20.-Relatye to certain Associa-
ted Press dispatches sent from Montreal concern
ing the alleged attempt i'll New York to extradite
Mr.. E. II. Goff on charges of forgery and appro-
priation of funds of the Canada Agricultural
Manufacturers company some nine years ago
amounting as stated to over 100000, MIR. Mon-
tague Howden who acted as auditor for said COM
pany during almost its entire existence publishes
a card denying the charges in toto. He states EN-
phatically that Mr.. Gotf is not and never was in
debted to the company, but that the latter is Mr..
declares that the charges are false and malicious,
and says that he has good reasons for thinking
light company in New York with view to iniure
Mr.. G0ff in his present business In New York ana
not with any desire to have him prosecuted for the
NJ
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
MORE CORRUPTION.
Serious Charge Against a Prominent
Maine Democrat,

BANGOR, Dec. 19-The Whig contains the fol
lowing; at is whispered that a prominent Demo
crat of Western Maine received alarge fee for aid
ing in securing appointments in the Portland
custom house, both nominations being presiden
tial and that the evidence of this corrupt bargain
will be laid before the Senate. 1t is rmored that
the price paid was $1,000 for one nomination and
$500 for the other.
"Is it possible that the disciples of reform Ad
mnstration would be guilty of such conduct.
With Bass and Redman in the east, Brown and
Plaisted in the centre and Chase, Anderson, Sweat
and Palmer in the west, each charging the Other
with being politically disreputable and all telling
the truth, where will the warfare end?"
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
AMBUsHED BY HosTILES.
Disastrous Conflict Between U. S.
cayaIrynen and indians.
Five of the Former Killed and Two
Wounded.

DEMING, n. NJ, Dee. 2O.-Yesterday morning
near Whitehouse, party of United States caval
ry under Lieut.. Fountain, were ambushed by hos
tiles, with disastrous results. Following are the
names of those killed in the fight: Surgeon Mad
dox. privates Collins, Gibson, Hutton and McNul
Ian. Lieut.. Cahill and Corp. Mcfarland were
slightly wounded. The Indians numbered 81. AT
ter the fight they headed in the direction of Cliff
ton. This is the same band with which Lieut.
Fountain had fight on the 9th inst. No Indians
are reported killed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
FEARFUL FALL.
A Miner Knocked Down Mine Shaft
1000 Feet Deep.

LEADvILLE. Col, Dec. 19.-While seven men
were being hoisted to the surface in the Solferino
mine near Nevadaville, Gilpin county, Colorado,
Arehalees Warren on the head, knocking him out
of the basket. The men tried to catch him. but
failed. The bucket was about 450 feet from the
piece of his jaw bone at the 1000 foot level, and
piece of his skull at the 1900 foot level where his
coat was also found. His body fell about 1900
the shaft ! q. =. -
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Another Crank.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Dec. 2o.--A man, beiev-
ed from papers found on his person, to be s. s
of the city. He says he is en- route to Washing
ton to kill Cleveland in order to rid the country o.
the Dempcrats. He was heavily armed and had
from Sydney n. B.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
FROM WASHINGTON.
Work of Congress.

WASHINGTON Dec 2O.-Since the present ses-
sion of Congress began, 72S bills and JOINT reso-
lutions have been introduced in the Senate; ana
II of which originated in the House, nave Deeh
passed by that body Twelve hundred ana lorty9 ryo
seven executive messages, containing aDopI l9oo
nominations, have been sent Dy Ine IISslueut 70
the Senate, and have been referred 10 tne proper
committees, but no nominations nave Deeh con
frmed Two treaties, one relating TO the DOunQa-
ry line between this country and Mexico ana the
other providing for settlement Of the clalMls OF
certain American citizens against Nenezueia nav
been sent to the Senate for ratification. twenty
four bills and Joint resolutions have been intro
duced In the House of Representatives, ana Iour,
two of which originated in the Senate, nave Deeh
passed. ,,oao
of Representatives to secure the passage OF the
presidential succession bill under suspension OF
the rules but the result Is doubtful, rs inolloi,
to suspend will not be in order until after the call
of States for the introduction of bills and lont
resolutions shall have been completed, ana as Ine
members of the House have their desks full OF
bills to be introduced the call is likely 10 consume
the day
The House resolution to adjourn tomorrow
night for the holiday recess will probably be
adopted by the Senate without change:
eecretary Whitney and the Silver Men
Secretary Whitney positively denies that he Ell
d0rSed the object of the recent meeting OF te
silver men in New York and has declared hlmSeI
in favor of the suspension of silver coinage. MI;
Whitneys secretary, who wrote the declination Of
the invitation from the chairman of the meeting 70
Mr.. Whitney to attend says: THE letter was
in substance similar to hundreds OF replies 10 IN
vitatons which Mr.. Whitney must necessarily de-
cline, and it contained no endorsement whatever
of the cause of the silver men. The letter was
only what simple courtesy required.
Minor Matters.
Secretary Whitney has gone to New York to be
gone until Tuesday, and Commodore Harmony Is
acting secretary during his absence.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
Prof. sarbour of Yale nurt,

NEW HAVEN, Ct, Dec. 19.-Rev. Dr. William
NJ Barbour, pastor of Yale and professor In the
theological department, fell on an icy pavement
last night and broke his leg
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepteO by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME-
TERMs-Eight Dollars a Year. To mail SUI
scribers, Seven Dollars Year, if paid in advance
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING Gu.
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The iai at Gurleysville, Ala, was set on fire at
daylight yesterday morning by unknown parties
and burned A man named Phillips who had been
arrested Saturday night and locked up for being
drunk perished in the flames.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
fire In Augusta.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 19-The block on Water street
in this city, owned by Mrs. Judd caught fire in
the basement Saturday forenoon. The blaze
scorched the wood work, but was extinguished
without further damage. The stock of dry goods
above belonging to Fred Gilman, valued at S250o
was about totally destroyed insured for $4,000,
Sudden Death at WatervilIe.
WATERyILLE, Dec. 19.-John B. Scales OF the
firm of Mitchell & Scales, Waterville died in this
town this morning after sickness of only a
few hours. He was a young man Of fine business
ability and very popular with his acquaintances.
Blacksmith Shop at Saco Burned.
SAco, Dec. 19.-The blacksmith shop and its
contents owned by Rumery Deering was burned
this morning; no insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21

G2I and l23 Middle street. q few doors below
the post office; fitted suitable for wholesale OF re-
tail business with light, finished, any basements.
Rent reasonable Inquire of II. f. THOMPSON,
No 1874 iJr.CAtit ST., Portland, Me. janl4dM
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~ of sfippers has begun at GOSS SHOE
sSTtSRE, and handsome slipper cases are given
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
eecretary Whitney and the Silver MeF

Secretary Whitney has gone to New York to be
gone until Tuesday, and Commodore Harmony is
acting secretary during his absence.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21

%NTANTED-Ladiest to know that Mrs; DR..
w sherman still remains at ~ South St, in
f~eatnent of eOrns, Out-growing joints, in.groW,
no' nails. Outrgrowing joints specia'ty VIII eau
at re residsnce if desired without extra charge.
Gowns re>aleved for 25 cents. l7-l
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
FOREIGN.

The Irish Parliament Still Under
Discussion.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-21
10 Let.
TO LET.

T)OoMs to let, single or in SUITS with board
HI Apple at No 80 High street, cor. OF oplditlffs
mayI3 uA
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rvANTER-By wholesale dry goods house,
w a travelling salesman for the western part
of Maine te make headquarters IN Portland: one
yefeYences; state age; last employer, ana amount
saf years sales. Address ?. o. BOX, no. z439'
Boston Mass lo-l