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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Mr.. Hale spoke in favor of substituting his
bill, stating that his constituents called for it
including the fishermen who lived along the
segment of land included in the bill, who are
anxious to have it,with the rest of the common
people. He gave reasons Why the bill should
pass.
Mr.. Duncan of Southport did not believe in
protecting the seals. He advocated their an
Inhalation as he believed them to be the blood
hounds of the seas.
Mr., Kaler considered the seal as innocent as
child, and he would no more think of shoot
ing one than he would a baby.
The motion to substitute was defeated By a
vote of 63 to 80.
/ The bill to repeal the seal law was then read
and passed to be engrossed.
The act relating to the taking of toll by
millers was discussed by Messrs Dickey, Nut
ting, Stearns and Spear. The bill was
amended, and a motion to indefinitely post
pone was lost. The bill was then given pas
sage.
Bill for protection of seal in Casco Bay was
taken from the table and the committee report
OF ought not to pass was accepted.
! Pending the third reading OF act to incor-
porate the Peoples Ferry Company, Mr..
Staples Of Cape Elizabeth moved to amend
sec. 8 by adding after the word "void" and it
is provided that the county commissioners of
the county Of Cumberland shall not be called
upon to lay out highway into tide waters of
Portland harbor, under act OF 1871, chap 375,
until double-end ferry-boat suitable for the
carrying Of teams and carriages is put upon
said ferry route and its continuous operation
secured to the satisfaction of said county COM
missioners.
The amendment was adopted, and the bill
as amended was passed to be engrossed.
An order of inquiry was passed relating to
providing more simple remedy for enforcing
the provisions Of sec. Al, chap. 81 of the Re-
vised Statutes.
Mr.. Moore of Thomaston introduced a bill to
amend sec 175 Of chap. s. R. S., by striking
out the word foregoing" in the first line and
substituting therefor the word "other'
PASSED To BE ENGRossED.
An act to amend sec 28, chap. 81, R. S.. relating
to railroad crossings act to increase the alary
of the county attorney of Waldo county; an act to
render more effective sec. 126 of chap. 26, chap
railroads; and act to amend section s, chap. 81 of
Revised Statutes in relation to duties of owners or
occupants of grist mills; act to incorporate the
Peoples Ferry Co.; act to amend sect. q chap. 49,
make legal and valid the doings of the municipal
officers of the town of Waldoboro act in aid Of
dredging and building breakwater at head OF Dana
riscotta Lake. in county of Lincoln.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable from Different
Countries.
A Terrible Explosion at the Royal
School Of Gunnery.
Three Men Killed and Many Prom.
inent Officers Fatally Hurt.

LONDON Feb. 26.--A terrible explosion oc-
Cured this afternoon at the royal school of
gunnery at Sholburyness while a number OF
artillery officers and scientists were testing a
new patent fuse. Three men were killed out
right and several others fatally wounded.
Among the latter wers some of the most prom
lnent officers OF the government laboratory at
WooiW1ch. The scene of the explosion pre-
Sented sickening sight. Some of the wound
ed had their faces carried away, others had
thelr legs torn of and men were lying about
In every direction groaning in their dying
ago1ies.
Commercial Treaty Between France and
Burmah.
PARIS, Feb. 26.-The text of the new COM
mercial treaty between France and Burmah
has been published The contracting powers
accord each other "javored nation" treat
ment in matters OF commercial intercourse
French merchants are exempted from employ
ing royal brokers for transaction of business in
Burmese markets and Burmah ia forbidden to
maintain or create monopolies; customs duties
remain the same as they we're except opium is
liable to 80 per cent. increase.
The Dynamiters Congress n Hoax.
1t is now alleged by those who declare that
the recently reported Congress OF dynamiters
was hoax and that the whole affair was con-
cocted by foreign police for the purpose OF
alarming England and inducing her to become
a party to the proposed international extradi-
tion treaty against dynamiters.
knubley, an English journalist in Paris,
who, 1t IS alleged, concocted the reports OF the
Irish dynamite convention which was said to
have been held in Paris on the 23d inst, has
been arrested oH charge of having attempted
to shoot the editor OF the La France, who ac
cused him of having fabricated the story.
Meeting of Dublin NatiOnaIists
DUBLIN, Feb. 26.-Active preparations are
being made by the Nationalist for holding a
monster mass meeting next Sunday. This city
is to protest against the suspension of William
O'Brien, editor of United Ireland, from the
House of Commons.
Shaken by an Earthquake.
VIENNA, Feb. 26.-Three violent shocks of
earthquake occurred at Temesvar, city of
Hungary, last night, and another of less Sc
verify today. No report of the damage has yet
besn received.
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Ice in ChesnpenIse Rnx

BALTIMORE, Feb. 26.-Up to one o'clock to-
day there we're no arrivals of vessels at this
port Several are ice bound at different
points in Chesapeake Bay, and ice boats are at
work endesvoring to make way for them to
come up. The warm weather of yesterday
was followed by q slight freeze last night and
the ice is yet quite as hard today as yesterday
Two steamships will go down today conveyed
by one of the ice boats.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
AgriculturaI Enstitu,e

The Maine Board of Agriculture is to hold
an institute, so-called, with Saco Grange,
March 18th. Secretary Gilbert and other
prominent members of the organization are
expected to be present. There will be sessions
in the morning, afternoon and evening, during
which time several questions will be brought
up for discussion. Two of the topics are
DAIRY Farming" and "The Cost of Raising
Hay" The meeting will be open to the pub
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Rev. VIM. Mcdonald of Boston, President
of the National campmeeting association, has
sold the camp ground property here to M. G.
Palmer. Esq, of Portland, Revs. I. Luce and
J. NJ. Woodbury., under whose control it will
be henceforth. DIR. Cullis will resume the
holding of his Faith conventions on these
grounds the coming Sc sson.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

A telegram from the committee says "Old Or
ohard Beach hotels will accommodate from 6, 900
to 1000 persons, exclusive of the cottages"
The Commander-in-Chief,a after comforting with
the local committee at Portland has designated the
23d Oath, and 25th of June, 1885, as the time for
holding the next National Encampment, subject to
the approval of the Council of Administration
The Commander-in-Chief therefore directs that
members of the Coancil of Administration express
purpose named.
The question of transportation rates is being con-
sidered by the committee but cannot be definitely
committee is satisfied, however, that equitable
rates will be obtained.
Yours, in E. O. and L.,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

LEWISTON, Feb. 26.-The game between the Gran
lte Citys and W. H. rs tonight resulted in defeat
for the latter. The game was very exciting, the
playing time being one hour and twenty minutes;
score, 3 to 2"
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
WASHINGTON.
The Fortiacn,inns RiII.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26-The fortifcation
bill reported to the House today provides
for an appropriation of $685. 900. OF this sum
$3OO,OOO is recommended for the expenses of a
board tc be appointed by the President which
shall examine and report at what ports fortif-
cations or other defences are most urgently re-
quired, and the kind and character Of defences
are best to be adopted.
The Spanish Reciprocity Treaty.
Negotiations are in progress between the
United States and Spain for extension until
May IS, 1886 Of the time within which the
Spanish reciprocity treaty is to be ratified by
the United States Senate, and put into effect
by congressional legislation, The present linn
itation is six months from HoYembar 18. 1t is
understood the negotiations are conducted by
Ministers Foster and Valera in this city and
are practically concluded with the effect above
indicated.
HalletG KilbOurne's Case.
Hallett Kilbourne is at last to get substan-
tlal damages for his imprisonment by the
House which was declared illegal by the Su-
preme court. In the deficiency appropriation
Dill passed by the House is an item of $40, ,0O0
with interest from Marck 26, 1884, to pay Mr.
kilbourne, the judgment awarded him. This
Item 1t is understood will pass without objec-
tion in the Senate.
Facts and KumOrs.
John Davis today reIinquished his position
as nrst assistant secretary OF state and assum-
ed his duties as associate justice of the court
of claims.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
Iours, IN F. Q. and L
W. w. ALCoRN,
Adiutant Geuor

The executive committee Of the Grand Ar.
my have received assurances from Gen. Grant,
Gen. Sherman, Gen. Sheridan and other dis
tinguished soldiers that they will be present at
the national encampment at Portland in June.
AS soon as President-eleot Cleveland has been
inaugurated he will receive an inYitation.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
LETTER FROM PAxsON TUCKER
The People of Maine Asked 10 Make All
Complaints OF Discrimination Directly
to Him.

Payson Tucker, Vice President and General
Manager of the Maine Central Railroad, has
forwarded the following letter to the Railroad
Committee of the Legislature regarding the
settlement of all complaints of unjust discrimi-
nation in freight rates.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
THE PORTLAND DAu1Y PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,


PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE sTREET. PORTLAND. Me-
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year. To mail subsSrib
ers, Seven Dollars Year, If paid in advance
RATES OF ADyERTIsIHG: One inch of space the
length Of column or twelve lines ssospGreI consti-
tutes square,
$16O per square, daily first week; rs cents per
Eoek after; three Insertions or less $100 continu-
ing every other day after arst week, 80 cents.
H square three insertions or less 70 cents; one
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-thrd additional,
Under head Of "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUCTIOr
SALES $500 per squareper week; three insertions
or less, Sl.5O.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
fupnshed every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50 O
year. II paid in advance, $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted IN the "MAIEE STATE
PRESS (Which has large circulation in every part
OF the State) for $100 per square for first insertion
ton. s
Address al communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
SUBURBAN NEWS.


On Wednesday evening the cantata, Ruth, !" was
presented at the Congregaonalist church, with the
following cast:
Miss Nettie en-
@ Boaz MIR. Rand
6lfst REAPER MIR. Jones
!sraetish Woman. an.....................M Mrs. French
ySWlsn NialoeA .......-...............Mr Mrs. Marks
tuessenBer Mr.. Geo. Patrick
Assistant Reaper er........,.........M Mr.. A. Patrick
Considering that it was a first presentation, the
work passed off very smoothly, and Mr.. Cressey,
who has had charge of the rehearsals has reason
be grated with its success All the solo parts were
well taken and some of the choruses, particularly
that OF blow the glad trumpet and HE that
goeth forth and weepeth" were very finely rem
dered. The house was we'll filed, and the audience
were very attentive from first TO last.
The cantata will be repeated on Friday evening
SaccaraPpa.
Mrs. Mary Poole HASKELL wife of James Haskell,
died very suddenly at her homo in this village on
Saturday evening last, aged 73 years. She retired
about 10 o'clock in her usual health and died be-
fore eleven. MIR. and Mrs. Haskell moved to this
place from Rockport in 1856. Mr.. Haskell was
agent for the Westbrook Manufacturing Company
from that time until 1874 when he gave up his
position to his son. the present agent. Services,
conducted by Rev. E. L. Bacon. we're held at the
homestead on Wednesday last, after which the re-
mains were taken to Rockport for interment.
Cape Elizabeth.
At a caucus Of the Republicans of Cape Eliza
beth, Feb 25th, Joseph S. Fickett was chosen
chairman of the meeting, and James W. Harmon
secretary.
7. G. Hutehins was nominated Moderator to serve
at the annual meeting to be held the 1st day Of
March next
Town Clerk-Jabez Mariner.
Treasurer. "A. V. Cole.
Selectmen, Assessors and OVerseers of the Poor
Clement K. Staples, A. O. Chaplin, Nathaniel Over.
S. S. Committee-John A. Milliken
Collector-E. Malcolm Robinson
Town Agent-C. P. Trickey.
Audtor-Reuben Higgins.
:, Constables1J9seph Craig, Geo. W. Cash, Charles
5. 9. Orr, +. II. Hartford, Henry Loveitt.
WestbrOOh.
At the Republican caucus held last evening the
following nominations for town officers were made
Moderator Leander Valentine.
Clerk and Treasurer-Chas. b. Woodman.
Selectmen-Jason Leighton, s. Mcclellan Cbas
). 5. Committee-W. W. Cutter.
Audltor-Geo. H. Raymond.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27


To Messrs. Libbey, Simpson, RackIif and Walton
Members Of the House Of Representatives.:
Gentlemen-It has been brought to the attention
OF the management of this company that from vari-
Gus localities and adjacent TO the line of the rail
road petitions have come complaining of and asking
redress for apparent unjust discrimination in the
matter Of rates Of freight While the matter Of rates
has received with other business general attention
there have been no special grievances known up to
the present time which have called for particular
attention to our schedule of freight as unjust
or unfair to any particular section class or as re-
quiriDg adjustment. If in the rates as now estab-
llsf ed and charged there is any seeming injustice
the matter shall be given the immediate attention
and thought which it deserves, and measures shall
be taken to remedy any wrongful charges or unjust
discrimination against the petitioners. 1t will be
admitted that the Maine Central Railroad has rights
which should be recognized by every citizen of this
State and all efforts TO make it of value to its own
ers should be respected when in such efforts we do
not lose sight of the interests and welfare of the
people living on it's line and upon whom its success
so largely depends. Our aim is to serve the patrons
OF the road well, but, not claiming nfalliblity we
willingly agree to adopt any suggestion which can
be made as clearly for the public good, realizing
our dependence upon the public is goodwill pros
perity and patronage. If our rates of fare and
ire ght now charged considered unjust such
complaint should be brought the attention of the
management CT this company who are ready to rem
edy any and all injustice without resortiDg to
legislation, which be but detrimental eventual
Iy, to many and mutual interests.
Yours, very truly,
(SlgneO PAYsoN TUCKER,
Vice President and General Manager
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

Judge Wilde yesterday in New York gave his de.
eislon IN the case of Justus Schwab the notorious
socialist, There were two charges, the arsE of in
citing riot at Socialist meeting and the other for
resisting a police otheer. Schwab was held Tor trial
on both charges ia S2500 bail. '-~s
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
U. S. sENAToRsHIPs.
The Situation in IIlinois-Death of Re
publican Senator

publican Senator.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Feb. 26-Judge Robert
Logan, Representative from Whitesdes. drop
ped dead at the head of the House stairs today
as he was on his way to the chamber. Heart
disease was the cause of his DEATH
Ia Joint session today it was arranged that
owing to the death of Judge Logan no vote
would be taken for United States Senator be-
fore next Thursday. Adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

CAUCUSRS.


The RepubIleans OF Deering are requested to meet
at the Town House on FRIDAY next at 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,
Repuhlican Town ryonnnoittae
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.
The indications for New England are
light local SHOWS, and partly cloudy and slight.
ly warmer weather, clearing in southern por
tions, winds shifting to south and west with
lower barometer.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
[11.27 P. MI
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

The net loss in the telephone output of the
American Bell Telephone Company for the month
ending Feb 20th was 594, against loss of 29S in
ber
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
LATEST MARINE NEWS.
American Brig Lost.

HAVANA, Feb 26.-The American brig Ca
det, Capt. Sawyer, from New York for Cards
mas, has heep lest.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
Augusta 3 New Public Ruilding.
BELFAST.

BELFAST.
The custom house war is being carried into
Africa, says the Journal. A petition for the
appointment of Hon. Edward Gushing Of
Camden, for the Belfast custom house, is be-
ing circulated in Belfast, where it is receiving
many signatures.
Chief Justice Appleton was able to leave his
room Wednesday.
BRIDGToN.
The tsnnerg at Bridgton has suspended op-
erations for the present, and those who have
bark to sell arc hauling it to Dsering and to
Norway.
BELFAST.
Our correspondent writes: James H. How
ard of Belfast, attempted to cross the river on
the ice Tuesday night, and broke through
His cries were heard by some sailors who were
near, and they rescued him.
coRNVILLE.
A few days ago little son of Mrs. Wescott,
aged eight years, stood in the yard watching
large owl on the wood shed, while man went
into the house for gun to shoot the bird II
being about dusk, the owl seeing the boy flew
and attacked him, sticking his talons into the
boys face. One of the tslons entered the
boys eye, destroying the sight.
ELLSWORTH.
A soung woman named Wentworth, living
in the family of Elder Batchelder at Ellis
worth, accidentally shot herself Monday, the
charge enlering her left wrist, aud so COM
pletely shattering tha bones as to render ampu-
tatlon necessary.
FRYEBURG.
hrs. Sarah Cannon OF Fryeburg, was 81
years old the 18th OF February. She is as smar!
as persons many years younger, retaining her
mental faculties remarkably. She is knitting
mitteGs and stockings and piecing up quilt;
this winter. She is the same LADY who, in the
great freshet Of 1859, in leaving her house for
fear OF the rising river, got as far as cherry
tree and stopped holding on to the tree for
some hours until the water fell.
GRAY.
The Gray Park Association have this week
received car load of fine cedar posts with
which 10 fence their ground, froG f. L. Irish
Of Buckfeld.
The Gray Lumber Company have in their
employ this winter more than fifty men. be
sides thirty-two oxen and seventeen men.
GARDINER.
Tho city council of Gardiner has voted to
make alhydrant contract with the Gardiner
| Water Works Company, at $50 per bydraDt
| This insures the construction of the works
| There were only two votes against the measure
| in the council
EoULroN.
The Houlton Water Company, Wednesday
! closed a contract with Ferris & Halliday oi
| Jersey Glty, N DE- 1or the construction OF
| system OF water works for this village, for the
SUM OF S36, 800. complete With stand-pipe, ex
elusive of land and retaining dam, which are
to be provided by the company. The entire
cost viii be fully $4,000
KITTERY.
The q. S. S. Marion, commander Merrill
Miller, left the navy yard Wednesday after
noon, having been undergoing repairs Their
| for a long time, and proceeded to ses. Hel
first destination is said to be Hampton Roads,
| LEWISTON.
The Lewiston Journal says beautiful younl
lady OF Auburn, of great attainments, will
sooD be married to a deaf and dumb gentleman
who lives In New York. He is highly edu
Gated man, and the ladies call hira handsome
His betrothed has learned the hand Language
SO well that she converses with him readily.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
Dea,h Of Hop. rloma. N. Esery


BANGOR, Feb. 26.-Hon. Thomas N. Egery
died this evening, after brief illness Of two
days, aged nearly 76 years He was one Of the
most widely known men in the State, being
for many years member of the iron workers
firm Of HincEley & Egery, and later president
of tae Hinckley & EgerS Iron Company, He
cana TO this City in 1881, and hss done large
business in manufacturing machinery, which
is in nse from Mains to Oregon. Mr. Egery
was member of the board of aldermen in
1876, and representative in the legislature in
1872, declining further service on account of
his business. He has been prominently identi-
fed with important business interests of this
city. and was held in the highest esteem.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
NInroraItx Nominations.

ELLSWORTH, Feb. 26.-At the Rspublioau
caucus, held this afternoon, Edward K. Hop
kins, Esq, was nominated for mayor
BATH, Feb. 26.-The Republican caucus was
held tonight and Hon. James w Wakefield
was nominated as the candidate for Mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
HOVeI. Loc'n. NO. Accom-. Per Day.

lCusEings lsland miles BY waterJ
Waldo House ........ -. 100 ESQ
Uittle Chebeague Island. miles by water)
Cape Cottage. .......... 400 200 to ESQ
lnfainland, 3 miles from city)
Ottawa and Waldo House prices include transpor-
taton to and from Portland.
Old Orchard Beach, IL miles distant 10 trains
per day. with hotels as follows:
Hofa1s D. ~. Nh.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
LINNEUs.

The house of Wallace Eenlason, in Linneus,
caught fire from ashes Sunday morning. and
was burned to the ground. The family barely
escaped in their night clothes. The neighbors
succeeded in saving the barn, situated about 80
feet from the house. Mr.. Feniason's loss on
house and contents il estimated at 81 600, on
which there was no insurance.
oRoNv.
The following officers were elected for the
Maine State College Base Ball Association, at
meeting Of the association on Monday: Man
ager, G.. +. Black; secretary, O. A. Sears:
treasurer, J. NJ. Aver; collector. L. P. Ciley;
directors, E. e. Hull, A, Dole A. S. Ruth, @.
a. Mason.
Rev. Stephen Morrell Newman, Just called
to the Congregational church in Washington,
is nephew Of Stephen Morrell, and once
taught school here. He has asslary of 81 900.
sAco.
At Republican mayoralty caucus in Saeo
Wednesday, Hon. Roscoe L. Bowers was nom
mated. OF the 104 ballots cast, Mr.. Bowers
received 103.
YORK.
Mrs. Mary Booker, wife of Mr. William d.
Booker, on Thursday, the 10Th inst, fell on the
ice, and the doctor thought it likely she had
sustained fracture of the shoulder bone. On
the same day Miss Lizzie Booker, sister of
VIM. d. Booker, and living two miles distant.
also dislocated her shoulder by falling on the
ice Curious coincidence.
IN GENERAL.
From the camp Of David =. RoWell, who is
numbering on Spencer Bay this winter, comes
the report that black measles are raging among
his men, one or two having already died. Ten
men lay sick with the measles at one time, A
stery has been going the ronnds that Mr. Row
ell had died, but as yet it has not been con-
hrmed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
THE NATIONAL ENCAmPmENr.
Circular Letter from Adjutant General
w. w. AIcorn, G. A. H.
The following has just been submitted to
the Council Of Administration for their con-
aiderafioo
TO the Council Of administration

CIRCULAR LETTER No. 81
HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARMY
OF THE REPUBLIC
TOLEDO, February 16, 1885. J
To the Council Of Administration;
The Council of Administration, at its session In
Minneapolis, July Oath, 1884, by resolution pro-
vided that an executive committee Of five members
be appointed by the C0mmander-in-Chief to be
clothed with authority to settle all questions
brought before them during the year that required
the action of the Council Of Administration except
al Encampment
The Commander-in-Chiefd deems it timely to now
hx the date OF said encampment. and the following
the Committee of Reception and Entertainments at
Portland, is submitted for the information Of mem
bers of the Council:
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
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