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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24

The Maine Central Railroad is putting in
several new iron bridges along its line Of road
two between Richmond and Bowdoinham
There was decrease in the earnings of the
Grand Trunk for the first week in February of
$71 ,522 over the same week last year, and
decrease of 500 ,253 since Jan. 1st, as compared
with the same time in 1884.
Among the railroad links which seem to be
absolutely needed is one from Dover to Bar
riDgton, N. H., distance OF about ten miles,
which would afford the people of the enter
prising city Of Dover close connection with
the important trunk line to and from Portland
via Rochester. Nashua and Worcester.
AS is we'll known, the projectors Of the
Pemigewasset Valley road had constantly in
view the idea that the line would eventually
reach Fabyan's. 1t is now in operation from
Plymouth to North Woodstock, twenty-one
miles, about half the distance to Fabyan's.
The completion of this road would not only
still further opep up new and vast tracts Of
timber land, but it would secure greatly
shortened and very quick route for summer
travel to the White Mountains.
The Boston Journal says "From what we
have recently learned we believe that the en-
terprising Boston and Lowell Corporation is
soon going to take hold OF the Coos County
Railroad extension. 1t ia for that company
aud its upper connecting corporations to take
hold of the work or to run the risk of foreign
line stepping N and covering the ground, and
thus to divert the great business of the ex-
tE6ulH pOAblOu Oi N6W hampshire 10 OO6tOQ Dy
way of Portland. In spite of long stretches of
staging and small and scattered hotels, the
summer business of Colebrook, Dixville and
the far-away forest lakes has been steadily in
creasing during the last decade. Travellers
and scientists have repeatedly put themselves
upon record by saying that the grandeur Of the
Upper Coos is magnificent almost beyond de-
scription, and that the winding road under
the shadows of the crumbling peaks of the
Dixyille Notch has no equal for scenery of
hat 0hnru or a aearTn- TF An1t,
many that road once built to Dixville would
not stop there, but would make its way
through the beautiful and picturesque clear
streamed meadows, then on to Enrol Dam and
fDally making its way among well-knoWn
lakes connect with the railway system OF
Maine.
The new Maine Central railroad bridge
across the Sebasticook at Winslow has one
span in readiness for crossing. The work pro.
crosses very slowly as trains cannot be DELAYED.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
Pythian Celebration at Fryeburv

Pequawket Lodge No. 3d. knights of Pythias. of
Fryeburg, commemorated the 21st anniversary os
the order Thur~day evening last by supper and
other exercises in the Congregational yestry Owing
to the extreme cold weather and very unfayorabls
trayeling many OF the knights were prevented from
being present. However the yestrV vac yValI t,liat
with members OF the order and their ladies' The
occasion was also graced by the presence of many
OF the Leading citizens of the to gn who were in
Vited to be present. An elegant sumner was nro-
V1ded and formed the opening part Of the enter-
tainment. After the supper b. Walker MeKeene
vas CHOSEN 70 the position of Chairman which nos-
uon ne ne n1ed @ WIN dignity and aceeptability The
muslcal portion OF the occasion was unusually good
anu was muen enjoyed. The chairman called upon
seVefal OF the members and also upon some of the
prominent citizens who responded in a highly salts
factory manner. p. c., Thomas G. Loring OF Long
IenoW Lo1ge, Portland, was then introduced He
gave Iull history of the birth and growth of the
order OF knights of Pythias through the United
states ana Canada; set forth the beauties of the
principles which govern it, spoke of the beauty of
us ritual and the great benefits which the order
iers upon its members the widows and orphans Of
lts deceased brothers, and also upon every commu-
nlty wherein its teachings are knowR. The speak
er received the closest attention Of his audience dur
ing the whole of his remarks and at its close
received most hearty demonstration of approval.
Ii was the freely expressed opinion of not Ony the
members but visitors also that Brother Loring's ef-
forts on this occasion would prove to be Of Ersat
benefit to Pequawket Lodge. 1t certainly has pro
duced favorable impression already in Fryeburo
in favor of the order.
AT the close OF the exercises a unanimous vote of
thanks was extended to Bro. Loring for his highly
creditabe effort, Thus passed one of the most en-
loyable entertainments in the history of Pequawket
Lodge
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
NEW YORK.


New YORK, Feb. 23.-Willisln Rsnscher,
second mate, and Ferdinand Kalpin, boat
swain of the American ship /. +. Chapman,
charged with the murder at sea of Peter Joar-
sen, were arraigned today. Their examina-
tion will occur Wednesday next.
National Law and Order League.
The third annual meeting of the Citizens
Law and Order League of the United States,
began here this morning. Ex-Gov. Long of
Mass, the president, was absent, and Hon. @.
q. Bonney OF Chicago, presided. The morning
session was devoted to the informal relstiogof
what had been accomplished an tire various
States. DIR. Lyman Abbott and Rev. l. +.
Warren of Portland Me-, made addresses.
AT the afternoon session, Hon. @. @. Bonney
of Chicago, was elected president, and vice
president was chosen from each State, inclnd-
ing Rev. l. p Warren, DID,, of Portlasti' nle.;
Hon. T. r. Simonton Of Camden, Me- was
elected one of the executive committee.
The conference declared its OBJECTS IN a
series of statements which made known the
belief Of the bodgIAmo1g other things was,
wav. apd[shst the best way to secure better
law~was to obtain the enforcement OF those
.@8isting "Save the boys" wss adopted as the
WatchWord
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
The steamer Fnwn.
No. BR1DGroN, Feb. %.

NO. bRIDGToNJ Feb. 70.
othe Editor of the Press:
l noticed in the PRESS few days since
a statement that the first steamer
(Fawn) built on the Sebago and Long Pond
route was built at Harrison, which is a mis-
take. The steamer Fawn was built by the
Sebago and Long Pond Steam Navigation
Company at North Bridgton in 1S47 (not 1S4S).
The keel was laid early in March, she was
launched the last of May, her engine and ma
chinery were then put in and upper works
built and made her first trial trip to Songo
Lock in August and commenced her regular
trips about the first of September, running to
Standish Neck or Chadbourne's, as it was then
known, and thence TO Portland by a line Of
stages. John Friend of New York was master
builder, = Curtis Of Freeport master carpen-
ter and -. Millholland, from the Aliaire
Works in New York, chief engineer.
Perhaps it is not of sufficient importance to
correct the mistake but the above are the facts
relative to it, Yours truly,
GEORGE S. FARNsWoRrH,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
Chow Does the Cat stand ON the Cream
QuestiOneo

10 the EQttOf OF lle EfeSSs
Are the citizens Of Portland quite sure that
they did good thing at the meeting at Recep-
ton Hall Saturday evening, under the lead of
G. J. Chapman and John W. Deering2 am
led to ask this question by the very suspicious
Circumstance that at the head Of ths commits
tee appointed to take charge OF the amend
ment before the Legislature appears the name
ot SlsaaA-lsstoau OF o. j. Chapman,
who was appointed, If / remember Alright, by
the meeting. Why was the substitution made,
and who made it? Does any one need to be
told that Mr.. A. A. Strout is the attorney Of
the Grand Trunk railroad, and also OF the
Boston & Lowell railroad, which now controls
the piece of road running from Fabyan's to
Scott's Mills, on which the Portland Og-
densburg railroad is dependent to do its
through business? These railroads are the two
most determined opponents of the develop
ment of the Portland & Ogdensburg through
business. Do the citizens of Portland know
that the Boston & Lowell railroad has very
recently given notice of a termination Of the
contract under which the Portland 81 Ogdens-
burg has been doing business over the line
controlled by them, and do they know what
this means in the way of increased freights to
their own business? In moment of excite
ment the merchants Of Portland have hastily
done thing which ties up practically their
own hands.
OF course. the Grand Trunk railroad and
the Boston q Lowell railroad want sale or a
lease of this road submitted to the people; OF
course they want not only two-thirds vote
but ninety-nine per cent. vote necessary for
ratification, as the larger the vote required
the smaller the margin in which they have to
operate to defeat any sale or lease Of the road
to parties who will operate 1t in competition
with them.
What does the Grand Trunk railroad think
of this amendment? What does the Boston &
Lowell railroad think of this amendment?
They think enough OF it to allow their attor-
ney to be placed at the head of the committee
to urge its adoption before the Legislature.
Why does John w. Deering favor an amend
ment which renders it easy for either of these
roads to prevent favorable sale or lease Of
the Portland & Ogdensburg? | am inclined to
think that the ca1tion Of the PRESS is justi-
fed that sit is wise sometimes to inquire what
is the true inwardness OF movements whose
natural results are to aid your adversary"
We cannot remain subject to the Boston q
Lowell railroad. The link at Fabyan's must
sooner or later be built at cost of $500, 600.
Whoever takes the road must spend money
upon it. The city has no money to spend.
Shall it be leased or sold to those who will
develop it and keep it open as q trunk line, or
shall the Grand Trunk railroad control its
destinies? These are important questions and
should be carefully considered.
CTrTzEN
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
GENERAL NEWS.

The steamer America, with sugar for Fernandina
Fla, sprung a leak and foundered on the 18th inst
north of Jupiter Inlet. The cargo and vessel is a
total loss. The crew were saved.
The Falls mills at Norwich, Conn.,, which have
been idle several months, started up yesterday
morning on full time and with a good working
force.
The first passenger train from Bloomington, Ill.
over the Illinois Central Railroad which has
reached Kankakee since the snow blockade begun,
arrived Yesterday The train left Bloomington last
Monday and was 168 hours unning SO miles.
Three unsuccessful attempts were made in Lon
don, Eng, to hang criminal. Each time the drop
refused TO work. The last time the prisoner sank
down in a swoon, and had to be carried away. He
has now been respited by order of the Home Office.
Frank James. the notorious bandit was yesterday
in Bonneville, Mo-, released from custody in which
he had been held on charges of obstructing rail-
road and robbery owing to lack of evidence against
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
WILL NOT BE TRIED.
sndden Death of w. o. Ames while Under
Arrest for AlIegsd Forgery.

Some time last autumn William, or Willard,
Ames, man of about Go years of age, with a
wife much younger than himself, appeared at
Locke's Mills, and has made that place his
home until this time. Yesterday morning
Ames was arrested by o. NJ. Hanscom, In
spector Of Police of Boston. The arrest was
made upon q requisition from the Governor of
Massachusetts. Officer Hanscom was bring ing
the man to this city on the evening train on
the Grand Trunk when q short distance this
side of Yarmouth junction Ames, who had
previously complained OF not feeling we'll,
cleaned back in his seat and expired instantly.
On the arrival of the train in this city Cor
onsv Gould was sent for. Upon consultation
with DIR. Fl. 2. Merrill the coroner decided
that no inquest was necessary, and the body
vas taken in charge by Undertaken Rich.
Ames' alleged swindling operations consist
cd in taking out accident policies and fraud
ulensly securing payment thereon. The forg-
cry for which he vas under arrest had some
relation to these operations
He was q spare man, rather below the
medium height, with white, ,bushy beard and
iron-grey hair. At the time of his death he
yell nlOthad
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
U. S. sENAToRsHIPs.
Plan . se..le the Cen.est in Illinois.

Plan TO Settle the Contest In Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 23-A plan for dis
posing of the senatorial deadlock has been pro-
posed which is especially commended by the
adherants of Messrs. Morrison and Logan, and
does not meet with any grave objections from
the Farwell men. IL is this: Should the
deadlock continue until the 4th of March, it is
proposed to pass a resolution declaring vaean-
cy TO exist and requesting the governor to APP
point Senator This would dispose of the
matter until the meeting of the General AS
ssmAly to be chosen next year. The Republ-
cans would thus secure Senator during the
vacancy, while the Democrats would, they be-
lieve, be able to elect Democratic majority in
both.
At the joint convention to day. 43 Senators
and 103 Representatives answered the roll call.
On call for the vote for United States Sena-
tor only Speaker Haines responded, voting
for Morrisop, and the joint convention ad-
iourned until tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24

which would save Egypt from bankruptcy. If Sir
Stafford Northcote wanted to establish good stable
government in the Soudan such covenant was not
compact with common prudence, because IL meant
the establishment of British Christian govern
ment over Mohammedsm. This would entail an
endless struggle, for the people were courageous
by birth and were made reckless by fanatlclsm'
The government declined to enter into any cove
nant not reasonable and prudent even without de-
term nation. The Suakem expedition was neces-
sary to secure the relief of the troops tho House
thou Pht the government had failed in its duty the
latter would cheerfully accept the verdict, but if
they believed it had acted with good intentions and
without possible errors Of Judgment he hoped they
strengthen the bonds OF the tfeers9 The Irish
fass p desired to see the Ma6df successful in his
struggle for liberty.
The House then adjourned.
Vote of Censure Against the English Gov
ernment.
Tho letter from Gen. Gordon, in which he de-
cares his ability to hold out for forty days, was
dated Nov. 4, 1884.
At a meeting of the Conservative peers, held at
the residence of the Marquis of Salisbury this even
ing 1t was unanimously resolved to move In the
House of Lords vote of censure against the gov
ernment for its Egyptian policy.
a Wicked Canard.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-The owners of the steamer
Lydian Monarch pronounce the report of her hav-
ing sunk in st. Georges Channel while bound from
Klngstown for Suakim with English troops wicked
canard.
Change in the Russian Ministry.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 23.--Count Telstoi, min
ister Of the interior, has resigned but the Gar de-
clines to accept the resignation. Count ToIstoi,
however, persists in his purpose of retiring plead
ing that the excessive duties of his office, owing to
the activity of the Nihilits, is running his health
The New South Wales Contingent.
SYDNEY, N. S. W,-The popular fund for equip
ment Of the New South Wales contingent to the
Sondan expedition now exceeds $l50.OoO. An
enthusiastic meeting was held here today for the
purpose of taking steps to urge the home govern
ment to hasten the despatch of contingent to the
front. Eight thousand persons were at the meet
ing.
Gable Notes.
A Shanghai despatch says the Chinese authorities
have notified the foreign consulates there that the
government cannot give twenty-four hours notice
before bockading Woo Sung river and therefore
advices that foreign steamers leave at once.
Dispatches from Cabu say that uneasiness pre-
walls in government circles because of the remark
able numbers Of Russians who are pouring into the
Afghan capital ostensiby travellers. 1t is be-
eVed by the natives that the alleged travellers are
military men and their visits are connected with
rumored schemes of Russia for the annexation of
Afghanistan.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
ON THE ROLLERs.

The Bilious go to Bath tonight to play the Alamo
uSS ,1 a game OF polo on boxwoOd rollers
Inc Granite Cltys play the W. H. T.'s league
cree the game
There will be ladies' parties at both the Bjou and
Portland rinks tonight.
The one mile race for the gold medal at the Port
land rink, last night, was won BY sTeddyD kelsey;
umei . minutes and IL seconds.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a.
The indications for New England are
fair weather, northwesterly winds becoming
variable, slight rise in temperature, rising fol-
lowed by falling barometer
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
T1l,27 P, MI
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24

The following officers were nominated at Repub-
hcan caucus Saturday afternoon:
Moderator G. d. Weeks.
Selectmen-Lewis Mcclellan Chas Jordan. Tsaac
johnson. -S''~N
Treasurer-Stephen Hinkley
Superintending School Committee-Tohn II
Card Everett E. Files. -
Collector-F. D. Seaman.
Auditor-John H. Card.
The following were nominated by the Democrats.
Moderator George Crockett
johnson. es-S' Wv
Treasurer-S. B. Guthrie.
Clerk-Daniel Whittier.
Superintending School Committee-H. f.. Dax
Edward NJ. Moses. D"''
Colector-Levi Bean.
AuditOr-W. H. Helen.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
SUBURBAN NEWS.
Cape Eiiznbetb.

From the annual report we learn that the COM
mittee recommend the following appropriations for
1885: Schools, $4,000; roads and bridges, So 500;
support of poor, $4,000; highway bills, 81 200;
interest on town debt, $500; deficiency town
farm account, S163.82; deficiency spring and win.
ter bills account. 1884, 81, 1897, "a.
There has been paid during the year, town bonds
to the amount of S21 800; and $4,000 new bonds
have been issued in accordance with plan of a
special committee, adopted by the town at its an
nual meetings, 1882 and 1888. BONDS Nos. l and
IA, due Dec. 10, 1884, and No. 8, due Jan 10,
1855, amounting in the aggregate to 81 800, have
not at this date, Feb. I'd, been presented for pay
ment. During the year the bonded debt has been
decreased $50, and the floating debt increased
$ll, ,674.29.
$4,000 of our bonds fall due on the first day of
April next, and we think the town should authorize
the Selectmen to hire money temporarily to meet
them when due. Due the town on taxes of 1881, at
date OF writ $12, ,SO0.08, at date of hearing 81,
o9642, making the total amount due for both year
at date OF writ, $l4 46O23 at date of hearing bes
fore the Auditor, $9,055.77.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
The Pacific Railroad Funding Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Sherman TODAY
introduced an amendment to the Pacific Railroad
sixty year funding bill. provision that no diyi-
dend shall hereafter be made upon The stock of
either of the railroad companies accep ing the pro-
visions of said act except from the net earnings Of
said company, after all interest on other nxed
charges shall have been paid or provided for, and
the current expenses of running the road of said
for maintenance of roads and equipment, and sti-
pulates that when the net earnings amount to per
cent on the capital stock one half of such excess
shall be paid TO the United States to reduce the
principal of the debt to the government, and the
other half may be divided among the stockholders
or applied for new equipment
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24

The directors of the Erie Telegraph and Tele-
phone Company yesterday, accepted the resignation
of W. A. lngham as president and the directors
elected James W. Barrett to fill the vacancy.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DIR. e. B. REED.

DNhs NAs bs AbENIOs
Clairvoyant and Botanic Physician located
at No. 592 Congress Street. Portland, Maine
DIR. Reed treats old Chronic and Complicated dis
cases. also he treats Female Debility, Blood Poison
Kidney Complaints Liver Complaints, all Throat
Lung Complaints, Heart Diseases, Cancers and Tu-
mors all kinds Of humors that flesh is heir to. He
also treats Fits and Spasms of all kinds such as
Epilepsy and all Nervous diseases leading to Insani
ty. Consultation free. Hours from 8 a. m. to IL
M, from y. m. to D. m. ianl6sndtf
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24
j. -. CHEN EY,

WITH
N. e. ORGAN 90.
Piano Forte and Organ Tuner and Re-
pairer,
No. 5. Free Street Block.
feb14 TELEPHONE 744. sn4w
CAUCUSES.
Falmouth.
TTlHE Republicans of Falmouth are requested to
meet at the Town House, Thursday, February
10Th at A O'Clock TO nominate town officers.
rs' @ oso9f TOWN COMMITTEE.
Windham.
FEIHE Republicans Of windham are requested to
"A meet at the Town House, on Thursday the
26th day of February, 1886, at o'clock D. m.s to
nominate candidates for Town Officers, also to
'n0Ose r0wA o0mml''ee TowN Fee G0mST%rFE OFdsT 9F
windham, Feb. 10, 1885. feb21dtd
Cape Elizabeth.
9EyHE Republicans Of Cape Elizabeth are hereby
Il requested to meet in caucus at the Town Hall
on Wednesday afternoon. February 25th, at 3
o'clock. for the purpose of nominating candidates
sOr town officers for the ensuing year.
Per order TOWN COMMITTEE.
Deering.
The Republicans of Deering are requested to meet
at the Town House ON FRIDAY next at 3 O'Clock
p M, to nominate candidates for town officers for
the ensuing year, and to transact any other business
that may legally come before the meeting.
Per order,
Republican Town Committee.
Stamdish.
VNHE Republicans of Standish are requested TO
n meet at the Town House in Standish on
Thursday, February 26th. A ID. 1885, to nominate
candidates for Town Officers to be voted for at The
next municipal election.
Per order of TOWN COMMITTEE.
Standsh, Feb. 90, A. u. 1885.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24

An act to amend sec. 16, chap. 1872. Of the R. 6.
relating to appeal from magistrates an act granting
additional powers to School District No. 8 in the
Town OF hennebunk; an act to amend and revise
amend and revise the charter of the city Of Gardi
ner an act to amend an act entitled an act to incor
potsate Pond,s Sheer Boom Company; act to
authorize Charles e. Wilson and others to navigate
Fnshaw lake by steam resolve in favor of the COM
mittee on education; resolve in favor Of H. b.
LaoDey OF Lewiston; an act to increase the capital
stock OF the Bar Harbor Water Company; an act to
authorize the county Of Piscataquis to procure
money on loan; an act to incorporate the Eastern
Maine State Fair; act to authorize the First
Parish Parish in Falmouth to sell and convey certain
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24

Reports are in circulation, says the Mail,
that the present proprietors of the proposed
city charter have in mind plan for calling a
meeting of the town, getting the charter ac-
ceDted, and putting the annual town meeting
into the hands of mayor and aldermen, in
stead of the selectmen.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-24

At the evening session nearly the whole of the
evening was consumed in consideration of the bill
doubling the rate OF license of nluor dealers in the
District Of Columbia, and it was finally passed