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The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
ALABAMA CLAIMS COURT.
Ruling by the First Comptroller
Which Will Embarrass 1t for Some
Time

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-The First Comp
troller OF the Treasury, to-day made ruling
that is likely to embarrass the Court of Com
miSSiOners of Alabama Claims for some time
to come. 1t is in effect that the employment
OF tWenty-four persons borne on the rolls of
the court is entirely without warrant of law
and that no payments can be legally made
from the Treasury on their account in the
future. The following is list of employees
on the regular pay rolls of the court, who are
affectedsby the Comptroller's decision:
Jos. J. Goodrich, "expert insurance" at an an
nual salary of $4,000
Walker Blaine assistant counsel for the United
States, $500.
VIM. 2. Huxford deputy clerk, So, 800
Andrew H. Allen discussing agent 50, 200.
Eugene Rose, clerk to counsel for the United
States, 81, 900.
Frank D. Lunt, first assistant to expert insur-
ance, 81, 600.
Asa Asa 2 7. ! French, S9Y clerk to judge, $4,000.
sursnce, 81 800.
Enoch G. Goodwin, third assistant to same,
S1,9O0.
Henry O'Connor, Jr clerk in the clerks Office,
81 800.
Fred Chapen, clerk in the same, $1,000.
Amos d. Allen, clerk in the same, 81 400.
George Cowie, clerk to expert in insurance,
81 400.
William Haywood, clerk to counsel for the Unit
ed States, 81 400.
A. B. Nichols, clerk in the clerks Office 81 ,25o.
John Marlin, messenger, $725.
W. II. Forrest, janitOr, $720.
S720 each.
A. L. Jackson and A. L. Alexander, messen-
gers S400 each.
W. P. F. Churchill and Hugh Griffin, messeD-
gers, at $500.
Anne Bolein, servant, at So per MONTH
Following is list of persons who have
been employed as assistant counsel in special
cases. Charles Hamlin, Alex III. Hobbs,
Godfrey Morse, Charles C. Snydam, VIM. E..
Spear, John 7. Whitaker, Hamilton Fish,
Jr., Charles T. Bonney, William II. Morrow,
George G. Frelinghuysen, James H. Hever-
in, George M. Seiders, Edward j. Moffatt,
Wallace Il. White, Samuel Park, Thomas j.
Cobb and B. p. Carpenter.
The Comptroller says that all the above
named employees have been paid out of the
provisions of the organic act authorizing
payment Of rent, stationery, printing and
other necessary incidental expenses The
accounts of the disbursing agent hay been
settled up to March 81 last, and the salaries
of persons on the pay rolls have been paid
up to June 80. The acquisitions which have
ing salaries for the month of July.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMPS.
They Can Only be Used with First
Class Matter

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-An inquiry has
to whether the special stamp system, which
is to go into effect October l, will apply to
merchandise as well as to letters, and as to
whether packages having this stamp will be
delivered. Department officials hold that
prompt delivery of first-class matter only !;
but that merchandise not to exceed four
pounds may be put up as first-class matter,
and it would undoubtedly be specially deliy-
cred; bnt it would probably cost the sender
more to send it by mail than by express,
especially if the distance is short.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
The Double ScuII Match.

New York, Aug. 25.-Courtney and Con-
lev paid no attention to the challenge issued
by Hanlan and Lee to the winners of the
late double scull race at Pleasant Island, in
which Courtney and Conley beat Gaudaur
and Hosmer. Yesterday there was meet
ing ing at the Office of the Turf, Field and Farm
and articles were signed for double scull
race between Hanlan and Lee on one side
against Ross and Hamm on the other. The
race is to be for $1,000 side, on September
ii, at some place near New York, yet to be
agree on referee, the stakeholder, Hamil-
ton Busby, is authorized to appoint one, and
the pair which does not row forfeits $1,000
GENEVA, N. Y, Aug. 25.-Hanlan and Lee
arrived here this morning. Eight oarsmen
are now at this place to take part in the re-
gatta Wednesday and Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26

retary read Mr.. Draper's resignation as
chairman of the executive committee and
member of the State committee which was
accepted. A resolution was adopted that all
voters whose general intention is to act with
the party be invited without regard to any
so-called fundamental test to attend and
take part in primaries. 1t was decided to
hold the State convention at Saratoga, Sep
tember ODD
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
BASE BALL.
GAME TO-DAY.


The Portlands play the Newburyports again to
day, and it is hoped they will keep up their good
work with the bat and win.
PoRrLANDs, IL; NEwBURYPoRTs 1.
"Why can not the Portlands play as good a
game away from home as they do here?" was
asked many times yesterday by people who wit
messed their brilliant work in the league game
with the Newburyports. There were about 600
people on the grounds although the air was raw
and chilly, and they saw fine exhibition Of ball
playing. Dugan and Thayer were the Portlands'
battery. and the McDerinott brothers were the
visitors. The latter battery punished the Port
lands severely short time ago in NewbuTyport
and few hits were got off them but it was the re-
verse yesterday, for the POrtlands batted SEEM
ingly at Will and safely, as though striving to
recover lost ground in the use of the bat
The one run of the visitors was secured in the
eighth inning. Butler was given his base on balls
stole second, took third on passed ball. and
scored on an out.
The noticeable features of the game were fine
stops of hot liners by Phillips and Holland and a
running catch by Weidel In the third inning
Shaw made the finest stop of line ball ever seen
on the ground; he shot across the diamond like
deer and caught the ball with his left hand and
threw quickly to Hartnett. cutting off the runner
The batting OF AnniS and Munce was pleasing to
their many friends. Fulmer's hit in the ninth
inning, which Whiteley let go past him. brought In
thee men, much to the delight Of the crowd The
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26

Extremely Warlike Preparations on
the Afghan Frontier.
Mr.. ParneIl's Speech at the Dub
lin Banquet.
One Hundred Pilgrims Drowned in
the Gulf of Alden.
Cholera Breaks Out in the French
Fleet at Toulon.
Large Number of Hostile Arabs
Killed by British and Their Allies.

SUAKnf, Aug. 25.-Two hundred and for
tty friendly natives, in.one of their own steam
boats, accompanied an English steamer 140
lage of Shinat, which was attacked and de-
stroyed. The British and their allies in this
battle killed large number of the hostile
Arabs who inhabited Shinat and captured
enough grain and cloth to make large
Caroo
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
RAILWAY MATTERS.

During the last heavy rain storm there was
land slide near the foot of Emery street.
The Boston & Maine track was covered with
rocks and gravel for several rods.
Conductor II. A. Whitney Of the Maine
Central, who has been sick for some time
past, returned to his position on the night
Pullman Sunday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26

purpose, who will be held responsible for the
correctness of their muster. No substitute
will be allowed nor will any one be permit
ted to answer for an absent man.
ITO the Associated Press.]
AUGUSTA, Aug. 25.-The Maine militia
are now well settled in camp, and the first
day has been as successful as could be ex-
pected. Three companies shot in the compa-
ny skirmish match today, viz. Augusta, Bid
deford and Frontier Guards, and the remain
ing companies are to follow The latter
made the best score, their shooting being
surprisingly good. Thei company team
match commences Wednesday morning.
There We're company drills this afternoon,
and regimental dress parade this evening.
The Yarmouth band gave a fine concert in
front of the First Regiment headquarters re-
ceiViug many compliments.
The air is chilly tonight, and the men have
worn their heavy coats. Five members of
the governors staff are here, and will go into
camp Wednesday, The numerical strength
of the brigade is 675 men, as follows; First
Regiment, 296 men; Second Regiment, 325
men; Battery, "a.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26

Please bear i'm mind we carry
the largest stock of Sewing Silks
and Twist i'm Portland. All of the
celebrated Belding make. We
have also added spool EmbrOid-
cry, KenSingtOn Embroidery, and
Skein Embroidery, and "Supe-
riOr' KNITTING Silk, all of the
Bedding Bros. ~ Co.'S 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. STUD
LEY, No. 499 Congress street, cor.
Brown.
aug17 snMW&F
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26

by bending the rays of light, which is suff-
cient to explain the additional distance.
/ should judge that he was very near the
extreme limit of visibility, and that it may
be safe to affirm that at a distance of 11O
miles E. S. E. from Portland, or forty miles
from our city, the peak of Mt. Washington
would be invisible even from the mast head
of the largest ship. c. w. @.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
Desperate Fight with RandIts.

L3AlREpPo, I3lP Tex. Aug. ga company of
soldiers brought in five bandits yesterday
VINO were captured twelve miles south of
this place after a desperate fight. There were
eiSht panoIts when attacked, but the soldiers
ly wounded. One Of the bandits f NI Slain was
only 10 years old, but is said to have killed
six persons in his career of robbery
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
Damaging Storms in conneoticut.

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug 25.-An extensive
of this place and to the east yesterday after
noon dld great damage to the tobacco crops.
Many trees We're blown down, and in some
instances whole orchards were ruined. The
damage 10 tne tobacco crop in the path of the
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
New Postmasters in Malne,

Acting Postmaster General Stevenson
Tuesday removed67 Republican postmasters,
and appointed 100 Democrats. Among them
were the following in Maine
AT Presque Isle, Mrs. T. A. Parker, in place of
George Luce, who has been removed.
At Orono, b. Z. Donegan, in place of Charles c.
White, who has been removed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
1,l PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Li6. EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, Me.
TEhSearp - Dollars Year. To mail sub
scribers, Sew f 80 a Year, if paid in advance
RATES OF ADvEIs4 -sING-One inch of space,
the length of column, or twelve lines 7tonp0reit,
constitutes a square"
S1.5o per square, daily, first week; 70 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, 81 90, CON
tinuing every other day after first week, so cents
Half square, three insertions or less, rs cents;
one week, 81 90; 80 cents per week after
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of ''AMUsENIENTs" and ''AUCTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tionS or less, $1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year; if paid in advance, $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted in the ''MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every
part of the State for S1.0o per square for first in
Sertion, and 80 cents per square for each subSe-
quent insertion
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
Pennsylvania Prohibitionists.

,, HLA;RIRitisBURG, Pa, Aug. 25-The State
II Hrolllpltlonlsts assembled in convention here
TINS morning. Over 300 delegates were pres
ent, ana the convention was the most ami
mated held here for years.
subscription and cash. Mr.. Barr Sprang-
ler OF Marietta was then nominated for
State treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26

Eorned runS-P0rtlands, 3. First base on balls
-Portlands, il Newburyports, g. First base on
err0rs-Portlands, 4; Newburyports, g. Total
strikes called-Portlands, 1S; Newburyports, IS
Two base hit-Whiteley Home run-Annis
wild pitehes-Dugan, 2; MeDermott, p Passed
Dalls-Thayer, 2; McDermott, 2. Struck out-by
Dugan, 81 McDermott, 8. Time-2 hours 80
minutes Umpire-MOran.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
Maine Medical School.

1t has been announced that the next term
OF the Maine Medical School will be of twen-
ty weeks duration, instead of twelve, as
formerly.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
Mrs. CasWeIPs ParIOr Glasses
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES e. MISSES,
NO. 96 PARK ST.,

WIN reopen Sept 16, 1885. Special attention is
given to the common and higher English branch
es, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, etc Classes will
reeite twice a week in the History Of the Eng--
Iish Language as a supplement to thelstudy of
English Literature and English History; twice
week in the History of Art, beginning with the
subject Of Architecture; three times a week in
General Literature, beginning with the Odys-
sey and reading anaytically the Iliad, the Hneid,
Paradise Lost. the Inferno, etc. four times a
week in PhysiOIOgy;. three times a week in
Geology, and one lecture a week in Miner
nIogy, With the study and free use of collection
Of 300 specimens and models; four times week
sn ssreek, beginners class fitting for college;
three times week each in French and Ger
man. Special students will be received in all
these classes. A large collection of photographs
will be used in the teaching of history, mythology
and geography English pronunciation spee-
eialty in every class. SO far as consistent with
the plan of the school the discipline of the public
schools is maintained. Seats for day pupils and
places in the family may be secured by personal
application until July st az and 4 after Sept 1st OF
wears of age will not be admitted unless they can
enter existing classes. Number OF pupils limited
LETTERS must be addressed to 96 Park Street.
ie27 eOdtoc1
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.
For Portland and vicinity-Localrain and
stationary temperature.
The indications for New England today are
fair weather, followed by local rains and
severe local storms, variable winds, becom-
ing fresh easterly, and nearly stationary
temperature.
Cautionary signals from Smithville to
Boston and Boston Section.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
New YORK RepubIIcans.

;, SARATOGA, n. T., Aug. 25.-The Repub-
mean @ State Committee met here today. An
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
G.. LIEBMANN,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. S. A.
MAIN e.
The RockIand ARRAY.

RocKLAND. Aug. !25-Joseph E. Clinton
who shot I. B. Severance on the street yes
terday, had a preliminary hearing this morn
ing. He was charged with assault with in
tent to kill. He plead not guilty, and was
held in $4,000 bail to appear at the fall term
of the Supreme Judicial Court He will not
try to procure bail. He was taken to Wis
casset jail today. Severance, the wounded
man, is still in critical condition. with the
chances slightly more favorable. There was
no disturbance around the Jail last night, al
though a number of men were seen skulking
round the vicinity.
Clinten is "a years old, and native of
Springfield, Mass. He is married, but has
no children. He has been a sailor most of
his life, and came here sixteen years ago, and
has since worked as a lime-burner until re-
Gently, when he was employed to aid in en-
forcing the liquor law under Constable Orne
Maine Canpmeetings.
LEWISTON, Aug. 25.-The damp weather
proves unfavorable for the campmeeting at
East Poland. Several of the society tents
will not be covered. The attendance is good.
The meetings are in charge of DR. Allen,
presiding elder They opened with social
services last evening. This forenoon, Rev.
Mr.. Record of Lisbon, preached Rev. Mr.
Tinker of New Hampshire, Rev. R. L.
Greene of Boston, and other able ministers
are expected to be present.
Bar Harbor News.
BAR HARBoR, aug. 25.-Officers of the
flag ship Tennessee of the North Atlantic
squadron claim to be astonished at the re-
port of a prospective duel between one of their
number and Hon. A. r. Conkling of New
York and say they cannot imagine how the
rumor originated. Mr.. Conkling declares
the report that he had sent challenge to
one of the officers is without foundation :;
that the alteration which took place was an
ordinary one and that he bears no i'll will
toward the officer referred to. The Tennes-
see sails hence tomorrow, when Mr. Conk-
ling will also take his departure.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
YESTERDAYS LEAGUE GAMES.
AT CHICAGO

Detroits. s............O o o o o o. o
., Base hits-Chicagos, 13; Detroits, Errors
Chicagos, p Detroits, g.
AT ST. LOUIS.
st. LouiS............2 2 o x-13
Buffalo. ..............1 o 2 o O. z
Base hits-St Louis, 10; Buffalos, H. Errors
st. Louis 10; BuffalOs, 4.
AT NEW YORK.
The New York-Philadelphia game was post
pOned on account Of rain.
NOTES
The Athletics challenge the |. f. T's TO nlav
game OF ball on Thursday afternoon at o5ciSSols
Answer through the PRESS N"NN-
Calvin and Duyal were released by the Uava,
hills Monday night Titcomb has been rensta,ad
and will be given another trial 'NiiiS'"'eu
q, I me he Brldgton club has dlsbanded, as several nj
ine pest payers are soon to engage In teac6ng
DOC DoS9ey ana watson returned to the eity yesferdaS
and are open to engagements. wy SeS'eruay
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
Police Stoned by Socialists.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 25.-There was So
clalist row here on Saturday. The police
dispersed the mob with swords The trouble
was renewed Monday. The mob stoned the
police, who charged, wOunding MANY.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

Charles Jordan, a travelling clothier on
North Windham met with serious accident
at Naples recently. His horse ran away and
completely demolished the cart. Mr. Jor-
dams left leg was broken. He also sustained
internal injuries from which he will not soon
recover.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
HER METACE.

ETOME SCHOOL FOR BOYS Location high
Ill and healthful. Address, HERMITAGE,
aug6d3w West Minot, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
HANCOCK COUNTY.

The new law for the protection of Holsters
is source of much annoyance to the rich
cottagers of Bar Harbor, who consider this
erustacean great luxury. As the law al
lows each person to catch what he requires
for his own use, each cottager there purchas-
es lobster pot and thus, with some incon-
venience, procures his favorite dish.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
THE STATE.
ANDRoscoeGIN COUNTY.

Congressman Dingley has designated Col.
j. W. Spaulding of Richmond, J. s. Wright,
Esq, of Paris, A. b. Adams, NJ. D., of VII
School, w. H. Hilton, Esq, Of Damariscotta,
and Hiram Bliss, Jr., Esq, of Washington,
Me-, board to examine applicants for ap-
pointment to West Point. The board will
meet at the High School Building, Lewiston,
Friday Spntpmhpr 4th Mt q a m
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-26
KENNEBEc COUNTY.

Mrs d. F. Trask, belonging in Hallowell,
was taken to the ChardOn street Home, In
Boston Sunday, being probably insane.
Mr.. John G. Cummings, student of New
ton Theological Seminary, who has been
preaching at the Mt Vernon Baptist church
during the summer, delivered his farewell
sermon last Sunday. On Monday evening
the society rendered him farewell recep-
ton.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-10-14
The American Rage for Relies.
lETchange.l

Referring to the rage among Americans
for the collection Of relics q London paper
sarcastically says; sit is the American
who chips off bits Of the Parthenon, who
engrosses the lynx eyes Of the Swiss guards
at the Vatican, who used 10 make Temple
Bar even more hideous than II was and
who bark. every British tree 10 which any
hktorical character has been suspended.
Americans supply steady market for
locks Of hair and old boots, and they were
the chief bidder, for the clippings OF
Thorwald ems beard, which were sold In
Copenhagen.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-10-14
Touched with Pity.

Flocks Of Americans are 10 be met every.
whsrs, and the hurried manner in which
they rush through Europe strikes ono with
wonder and pity,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-10-14
Al..hn,a N.u,paper.

sitks, Alaska Is 10 have q newspaper II
will be called The Alaskan. AID be devoted
10 the development OF thu material ~
sources Of the territory.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-12

Election in Ohio occurs tomorrow. A gov
ernor is to be chosen and legislature which
will elect a successor to Senator Sherman.
There are three gubernatorial candidates in
the field-Judge Foraker, Gov. Hoadly and
DR.. Leonard. Ohio is normally a Republican
State and when the issue is distinctly be-
tween the Republican and Democratic par
ties, it may be safely predicted hat the
former will win. But for number of years
past local issues, the question Of prohibition
especially, have operated for the benefit of
the Democrats. Two years ago Gov. Hoad-
ly was elected by plurality of votes by rea-
son of the votes drawn from the Republi-
cans by the Prohibition candidate. The Pro-
hibitionists have been making very spirited
campaign this year and 1t is among the posi-
biIiMes that they may draw votes enough
from Judge Foraker to give Hoadly plu-
rality. The Republicans believe, however,
that such will not be the case and feel conf
dent of eleet1ng their candidate. The Dem
Gratis also profess confidence that Hoadly
will be chosen. 1t is evidently close fight
and with the uncertainty in regard to the
size of the Prohibition vote nobody can safe
" predict the result. With regard to the
legislature the chances are decidedly with
the Republicans. The record of the last
legislature which was Democratic was SO
bad that the people are not disposed to risk
another Of that political complexion. Be-
sides John r. Mclean in case the legisla-
ture Is Democratic is likely to be formida-
BILE candidate for senator, and this PROJECT
Is not reilshed by the Thurman wing of the
Democracy. aHgs AZ, zsgga. az HAM
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-12

During the receiVership the net earnings
of the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad,
Mr.. Putnam says, have been from $4,000 to
100000 annually. There is no reason to ex-
pect any considerable increase, yet under
the plan of the bondholders' committee in
three years the fixed earnings of the road
will amount to 100000, -$4S 900 on the first
mortgage, $17,500 or the mortgage to secure
the receivers certificates and $4,000 on the
city's mortgage. In three years time, then,
unless the earnings increase, the road will
not be earning enough to pay its interest.
There will then be default and the city, to
secure its property, will have to begin fore
closure proceedings again. Of course the
friends Of the mutual agreement scheme will
argue that the earnings will increase suffi-
GENTLY by 1889 TO take up all the fixed charges
of that year, but the predictions in regard to
this road heretofore have fallen far short of
fulfllment, and judging the future by the
past this one also will. Besides, taxed to its
utmost earning power to pay its interest
there will be nothing left to keep the road in
proper repair, and the chances are that in the
course of eight or ten years it will be discov-
cred as it was a year ago that the road is go
ing to pieces. Then something will have to be
done and the only things that can be done will
be to put on a new mortgage and give it
preference to the city's, or commit the road
again to the hands of receiver to incur
new debts with preference over the city's.
1t seems r city certain that every dollar of in
terterest paid the city under the mutual agree
ment scheme will eventually come out of the
city's principal.