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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-07
MAINE.
BATE HOARD or TRADE.


Discusses thc Railroad and Taxation
Questions-An Interesting Session.
Special to the Press)
BATH, April 6.-The regular meeting of the
Board of Trade at City Hall this afternoon,
was well attended by the leading business men
OF Bath, and the matters that came before the
members were thoroughly discussed. The
railroad question came up first, and many
ideas were advanced, both pro and cor.
Nj. Coombs, of the Knox & Lincoln, being
in attendance, maintained that equitable tariff
rates prevailed throughout the State, and that
discrimination was the result OF special bar
gains. The merchants OF Bath have an equal.
chance with those of Bangor or Portland in
obtaining special rates. Messrs. Galen Moses,
Levi Warren, Houghton and Harris took
different view, bringing up cases to show that
Bath is not on an equal footing with Rockland,
Bangor or Portland, and it cannot compete
with Portland in selling salt at Lewiston or
Gardiner, or in general merchandise with any
Androscoggin or Kennebec towns. From Yar-
mouth to Rockland, but two cents per hundred
weight ,is charged, and from Yarmouth to
Bath five cents per hundred weight. A com
mittee was appointed to urge the claims Of the
city in regard to more favorable facilities and
rates of transportation with up river towns,
and to impress the managers of the Maine
Central with the necessity of midnight train
from Bath to connect with the Pullman at
Brunswick. This committee consists of Messrs.
Henry W. Swanton, Samuel Sewall, D. s.
Percy, Levi Warren, Houghton and Harris.
Having disposed OF the matter of railroads,
the board next took up taxation, and q lengthy
discussion ensued till 6 o'clock, when it was
moved and passed to invite the citizens to
meet the board in discussion of measures to
reduce the rate OF taxation. Economy of pub
lie expenditures and appropriations was
strongly urged, and no doubt much warm dis
custom will occur at the coming meeting,
which will be held Tuesday evening Of next
week at 730 in City Hall. The discussion of
iron ship building was postponed for lack of
time. The board are accomplishing great
work in locking into and finding remedies for
many things not yet perfect in their workings,
and it is surprising how large the attendance
and Jealous the members are now to what they
have been heretofore
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SLOWLY SINKING,
Is DR.. Newman's Report sof Gen
eral Grant.
But the Bulletins Say That He Is
Comfortable.

NEW YORK, April 6.-Gsn. Grant's condi-
tion mast have been unusually easy last night,
ludging from the very quiet appearance of the
mouse. Up to a. m. the outlook was hopeful
led them in the neighborhod of the Grant
mouse, presaged that the old soldier might live
Tor week to come.
Ex-senator Chaffee says that Gen, Grant
may live for two or three days yet. Last night
and the night before the family slept more
Jr., left the house at Ii o'clock. He said he
mad talked with his father and the General had
talked with him. He was very quiet. The
situation this morning was cheerful
AT 2.l6 p. m. Gen. Grant was no weaker
than he has been for the past two or three
days. He is<pffering no pain at present. DIR.
newman safcs that the General was much
pleased at the manner in which his message
was received by the President and the public,
and that he was resting easily but not gaining
any strength.
New YORK, April 6.-645 P. M. This af-
ternoon has been very quiet one for Gen.
Grant He has been free from pain and has
oozed most OF the time in his easy chair. He
mas taken his nourishment regularly and well.
his pulse is 72, with slight factuation OBJ
seryable.
(Signed) j. Fl. DOUGLASS, MD.
GEO. +. SHRADY. NJ. D.
1.30 P. M.-Gen. Grant continued in COM
PORTABLE condition during the evening. He is
now sleeping quietly and promises to have a
good night.
J. 81. DOUGLASS, NJ. d.
About o'clock Rev. Dr. Newman arrived
and was Immediately admitted. When he
emerged short time after he said that the
General was slowly and constantly sinking:
that the old soldier sits most of the time In
his easy chair with closed eyes. SIN regard to
religion" continued DIR. Newman, "Gen.
Grant Is confident of the future. The other
day when asked him about the matter he said
he was confident OF the hereafter, and he has
frequently called the family in and bade me
lead in prayer" At 9.15 p. M, U. s. Grant,
Dr., left the house and said his father was
about the same. Gen. Badeau left about 9
O'Clock. He said that the General could not
get well as the shock of the Grant & Ward
failure had weakened his powers of resistance
to disease. A delegation of 33 gentlemen in
full regalIa, representing the United Order of
American Mechanics, marched to the Gene
ais mansion tonight. Grand Conductor J, b.
Lane presented to the messenger boy who
opened the door series Of engrossed resolu-
tions rendering the condolences of the society
to the afflicted General. The delegation then
marched and countermarched in front of the
house with uncovered heads land flags waving.
Resolutions of Sympathy.
The board of aldermen today adopted resolu-
tions deploring the serious illness of Gen.
Grant. expressing their sympathy with him
and bis family, and praying for his restoration
to health.
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The Boston Globe says: A Boston man
walked into the horse Car station in Portland
ono day last week, and while waiting for the
Boston papers to arrive, became engaged in
conversation with an old but very vigorous
gentleman. The Boston man thought he had
pretty wide acquaintance with public men,
but the old gentleman seemed to know every
body worth knowing. The Boston man, at
last referred to Officer Faxon and denounced
that gentleman in round terms. "Why,"
said he, 'sFaxon is even worse than your Neal
Dow" At this the.old gentleman smiled and
said he hoped not. Later the old gentleman
got up, shook hands, and after politely remark
ing that he hoped to see his companion again,
walked out. Then the Boston man said to the
newsdealer:
"Fine old man, that"
1--WE think SO here"
whats his nane?"
"Neal Dow"
Great scOttl" said the man, "what an es-
CAPE"
"How so?'
Il was about to offer him drink from my
flask"
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Up Kalahdin on a Hor.e.

To reach the summit of Mt. Katahdin, the
highest peak in Maine, on horseback, is feat
that has been attempted by few; and Mr..
Daniel Fl. Perry, a correspondents writing to
the Lewiston Journal from Sherman Mills,
Me-, thinks he and companion are the first to
succeed in reaching the tip-top on horse. He
writes: "rhe old route, known a. the South
Basin, can be travelled only on foot. Starting
on horseback from Russells camp, on the 21st
day of March, we took a southerly course be-
tween the Black Hills and proceeded up the
of the gulch, within three miles Of the sum-
NIT. The rest Of the way was easily traversed
by our horses, through a growth OF fir, spruce
and white birch gradually growing thinner
and ending near the top in small shrubs, willis
the summit itself is q bare ledge. There was
that we hurried down with our faces and ears
badly frost-bitten,"
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RIEL'S REBELLION.

WINNIPEG, April 6.-The reporters printers
and editors here have been summoned to ap-
pear in the police court for violating the Sab
bath by getting out q paper yesterday con-
tanning the latest news regarding the. Riel re-
bellion.
OTTAWA, April 6.-Capt. Howard, U S. A,
is here He. will leave at once for Winnipeg
to instruct the Canadian troops in the use Of
the Gatling guns recently purchased, and
which are now en- route to Winnipeg via Chi
cago.
TORONTO, April Ga wild rumor got shoat
last night that 1000 Fenians have landed at
Prescott, and the widest excitement reigns
Numbers of anxious people called at the news
paper offices and telephones were kept going
By excited enquirers. The feeling was inten-
sifed when the members of the Toronto Field
Battery was seen hurrying towards ths old
fort, they having heard from their sergeants
that the battery had been called out for imme-
diate service in the Northwest One clergy
man was foolish enough to announce it as a
fact from his pulpit; and thereby set his con-
gregation nearly crazy.
OTTAWA, April CT is reported as a means
of psoifying the half breeds in the Northwest
that the government will remove Dewdney
and appoint royal M. P. to the Lieutenant
governorship of the Northwest territories
Some government supporters urge that a re-
ward should be offered for the capture of Riel
dead or alive, but the cabinet is said to be di-
vided in opinion as to the policy of such a
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WASHINGTON.
"Uarpet Knights'' ordered 20 Du,

'Carpet An1ghts" Ordered 80 Duty,
WASHINGTON, April 6.-The Secretaries of
War and Navy have begun to order to their
regiments and to sea many of the young "car-
pet knights" who have been social leaders.
Among them is o young naval officer who has
held his commission a number OF years but
has never had a more extended sea voyage
than to Fortress Monroe. A young army OIL
Ger who has spent the winter in Washington on
sick leave since he was commissioned and who
last winter did the society work for the news
papers, has also been ordered to his regiment.
Ex-secretary Frelinghuysen Dying.
A despatch read this morning from Newark,
n. j., says ex-Secretary Frelinghuysen ID not
expected to live through the day.
The friends of Mr.. Frelinghuysen say that
he has long been very sick man and that his
condition was kept from the public. A State
Department official, who held close relations
with him, says: "During the last three months
OF his connection with the State Department
Mr.. Frelinghuysen signed nearly all the offic-
ial mail at his home. He was really too weak
to come to the department although this fact
was not generally known and when he was at
the department he was often compelled to an
ply water to his face and wrists to revive him
self. He has been sufferer from intense pain
for more than year.
Facts and REmePn.
There will be reception at the Executive
Mansion for the general public Tuesday even
ing from to II O'Clock unless the illness of
Gen. Grant assumes more critical form.
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THE MARINE BANK.
Examination f Ex-President Fish Con
tinued-GrRnt & Ward Were Charged
Enormous Amounts for Use of Honey.

NEW YORK, April 6.-The examination of
James d. Fish, ex-president If the Mari ne
Bank, was continued to-day. The total amount
OF checks received by Fish for Grant & Ward
from July, 1880, to April, 1884, being one
fourth of the pretended profits, was shown by
the check books to be $712,032. In addition to
this, she books showed 1926, 900 of Grant &
Wards supposed profits to have been turned
over to the Marine Bank. Fish personally dis
counted Grant & Wards notes at per cent,
and had them rediscounted by the Marine
Bank at or per cent. The accounts of the
contract loan" transactions between the
Marine Bank and Grant & Ward showed that
Grant q Ward were charged for the use OF the
money as much as from 30 to 120 per cent per
aDnum.
Fish was asked what was the reason for the
Marine Bank charging Grant & Ward these
large sums for the use OF money, when Grant
& Ward could have borrowed elsewhere at
regular rates. The witness seemed much en-
barrassed, and after long pause answered
that two of the reasons were that Grant q
Ward could afford to pay and the bank wanted
the sums charged. The bank only charged
these large amounts on the contract loans.
which this money was lent. Witness had
right. The reason he did not enter on the
books as interest the whole of the money
charged for the use of the money lent was be-
cause it would not have been desirable to have
it published that such large interests were
charged. The reason that no reference to
these contracts appeared in the books was be-
cause it would not have been practicable, and
1t voold not have been satisfactory to the
directors
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ON THE ROLLERS.


Arrangements have just been completed at Calais
for three i've mile races roller skates between
Leonard Saunders of st. John, and K A. skinner
of Boston, for the championship of America and
hundred dollar purse each race One race is 10
take place in Calais on the 14th, the other two at
St. John. N. B.. on the 18th and 10th Of April.
NOTES.
There will be ladies skate check complimentary
and horal souvenir party at the BIlou tonight.
Ladies will be admitted with use Of skates for
skate check, and will be presented with floral
souvenir.
There viii be the usual ladies' party at Portland
rink tonight.
Keif, of the Globss will be here tomorrow night
to play in the goal for the Bilious, IL necessary.
Butler viii also play as in the Springvae gsnp FRI
Forest City Rink viii have a irstclass polo club
the coming season. George Whitney, who will
manage the rink, has been very successful In or
ganizing clubs to win. The Forest Citys were
CHOSEN by him, and the Salems, the club that has
already won the New England medals, and Is prob
ably the best club In the county far as scientific
playing is concerned all in playing order and
were composed OF the same members when he Ieft
that rink, as new. He has already Commenced
making plans to organize club whose playiue will
do the hearts Of those interested in the game good
to see, and Old Orchard will also have first-cisss
eAup' "a
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THE TONNAGE TAX.
Opinion Rendered by the solicitor of the
Treasury.

Opinion Rendered by lhe Solicitor of the
Treasury.
WARRINGTON, April 6.-The Solicitor of the
Treasury has given an opinion in regard to the
tonnage tax levied on vessels under the act of
June 26, 1884, which decreases the duty in
tonnage on all vessels entered in any port of
the United States, and authorizes the Presi-
dent to suspend by proclamation the collection
OF so much of the duty imposed by the act on
vessels entered by specified ports in excess Of
the taxes imposed on American vessels by the
government in which such ports are situated.
It appears that tonnage duties have been col
leoted, from the time swhen the act took
effect, on vessels entered from specified ports
up to the date of the proclamation Indicating
snch ports as ones whence vessels could enter
free of duty. The question arose as
to whether such duties can be re.
funded, and the Solicitor has given an
opinion that such duties cannot bs refunded,
and says that it is clear from the words of the
act that duty must be collected on vessels en-
tered from specified ports until it is known to
the officers of the government that such yes
sells are exempt under the act, and these Off
Gers can only be informed on this point BY the
proclamation of the President based on evi-
dence satisfactory to him; and the solicitor
says it follows that up to the time OF the procla-
nation the collection of duties on vessels ex-
empted thereby was proper.
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The snow has nearly left the Portlands'
grounds and the work of fitting them Hp for
the coming season has already begun. The di-
amond will be laid out today or tomorrow.
Pope, the new second bassman, arrived Sat-
urday, and is ready for business.
The Portland's headquarters during the
season will be at the Merchants Exchange
Hotel. Mr.. Watson will take care Of the boys
in good shape.
Augustus Batchelder, the favorite umpire, Ia
reported better. 1t is hoped his illness will
not be of long duration.
Mr.. John l.. Winship, manager Of the Port
lands, met with quite severe accident Friday
night last (brfef mention Of which was made
yesterday. he was leaving Dr. Vose's house,
when he slipped on the doorstep and caught ON
the step by the heel of the boot on his lame
foot, severely spraining the ankle. He hopes
to be out all right tomorrow.
Bignall of Taunton, who caught Porter at
Milwaukee last season, is to play behind the
bat for Brockton this season.
Long, who covered third base on the ]. L.
Writings last season, has been secured BY
Manager Winship of the Portlands and will
sign today. 1t is barely possible that Phillips
who was to fill that position, may not show
up, but if he does Long will be retained. Long
had the best batting record OF any man In the
Commercial League last year.
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PAPER HANGsNCs.

Our Spring stock is now COM
plete, and we are ready to offer the
most Artistic Designs at reasona-
BILE prices. Ceiling work a special
ty; estimates and plans furnished.
Mr.. E. f. Copeland of Boston, has
recently taken charge of this de-
partment, and we can assure p0-
lite and respectful attention.
Mr.. T. w. Emerson, the well
known decorator, has charge of the
mechanical department. w 9
would urge all Of those cOntem-
plating the use of Wall Papers, to
examine our stock and make Sc
IectiOns before the assortment Ia
broken.
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The following officers were elected at the
annual meeting of the Colby Athletic Associa-
tion; President, B. S. Annis; vice president,
Fl. W. Trafton; secretary, E. a. Kicker; treas-
urer, @. +. Goodale; directors, f. Fl. Ed
munds. s. Z. Webbsr, II. NJ. Morse, j. L. Pep
per.
Wednesday evening the Phi Delta Theta
Society initiated the following men: Irving
Townsend, 's6; o. L. Beverage, 'S7, and F. R.
Bowman, 'S7.
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WORK OF THE FLAMES.
Perished i'm a burning DweIIimg.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April Ton Saturday
night, Reon Joyce, rs years Of age, was burned
in his isdwelling together with his three years
old daughter and Miss Rice, aged 40 years.
Joyce lived IA miles from Asheville, n. @.
Foul play is suspected.
A Destructive Fire in MarysviIle, Tenn.
ST. LOUIS, April GA dispatch from Chat
tanooga, Tenn, says: "News has reached here
that very destructive fire occurred at Mary
vile, Blount county, Tenn, early this morn
ing. Details are lacking but it is understood
that the court shouse, with the records, and
the leading business houses of the town were
consumed.
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MRS. TOM THUMB.
Her Marriage Witnessed by 2 1000 People

Her Marriage Witnessed by 2 600 People
New YORK, April g. Mrs. General
Tom Thumb was married to-day to
Count Primo Magrise known as
Count Nosebud. About 2000 persens were ad-
mitted to the church. There was a very large
crowd outside, which required the presence of
fifty policemen to hold in check. The brides
maid, Miss Lucie Adams, is 42 inches high
Major Newell, Minnie Warren's second hus-
band, was best man. Mrs. Sarah Adams, 38
inches high, was present.
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U. S. SENATORSHIPs.
The Contest in Illinois.

New YORK, April Ga Washington special
to the Telegram says: ut is stated upon appar-
emily good authority that number of prom
inent Illinois Democrats will arrive here from
Springfield tonight or tomorrow for the pur-
pose of requesting General Black, Commits.
sloner of Pensions, to take the race for
United States Senator off the hands of Repre-
sentative Morrison against General Logan.
Black, it is said, can command three or four
Republican votes and the full Democratic
strength"
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LIFE INSURANCE.
"A Suit on Trial in Fall River, Mass,
which is Attracting Much Attention.

FALL RIVER, April Gin the Superior
Court today, before Judge Staples, trial was be-
gun of the suit of William j. Hurley against
the Bay State Beneficiary Association of West
field, Mass, to recover $5 900 the amount of a
policy issued by said company in favor OF How
ley upon one Owen Conners who was brother
in.law of Hurley. Conner's life was insured
for $15, 900 in policies of S., 900 each in the
United States Benefit Associ alton, the Union
Mutual Benefit Association and the Bay State
Beneficiary Association Payment of all three
policies was refused, and suit was thereupon
entered by Hurley and pressed for trial. This
is considered as test case as the case ia the
first of the kind tried in this countryEand in
wolves some points in the matter of insurance
which have never come before the courts of
this Commonwealth. The defense is that
either fraud was prscticed in obtaining the in
surance or the insurance was illegal. Thirteen
witnesses were sworn for plaintiff.
LATER.
In the above case Judge Staples ordered q
pro forma verdict for the defendant. The case
will 90 to the supreme court on questions OF
law
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Nominations by the Governor.

Gov. RObie has made the following nomina-
tions:
Justices of the Peace and Quorum-Albert
s. Austin, Paris; Kendall M. Dunbar, Damar-
iscotts; James A. Milliken, Cherryfeld; Mar
shall w. Sawyer, Milford; 1. A. Smith, Dix
mont; Sewall Gross, New Gloucester; Henry
P. Beedy, Phillips; John NJ. Fifield, Portland.
To take or kill birds for scientific purposes
Leslie A. Lee, brunswick.
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james Powell, assistant postmaster at Marshall,
Tenn, has been arrested and placed in jail on a
charge of stealing letters
Mr.. Lansing Mills, long connected with the Yer
mont Central railroad, died in Boston yesterday
from paralysis of the heart.
The river coal miners strike at Pittsburg Pa,
ended yesterday in favor of the strikers and 900
miners resumed work.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, April z.
The indications for New England are
fair weather, winds shifting to east and south,
rising followed by falling barometer, nearly
stationary followed by slight rise in the
temperature.
NETEoRoLo0IoAL REPORT.
[11.00P MI
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MINERS ENTOMBED.

Ten Buried by she Caving In of CslIiery.
SHENANDOAH, Pa, April 6.-About o'clock
this afternoon one of the gangways of the
Cuyler colliery at Raven Run, operated by I.
M. Heaton & Co., caved in without warning,
entombing ten miners who were at work in
side. There is no means of ascertaining
whether the imprisoned men are dead or alive.
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The following were elected directors to fill
vacancies and expired terms Nathan Webb,
e. A. Noyes, A. W. II. Clapp, @. e. Jose,
and Charles Mclaughlin.
A meeting of the directors will be held next
Friday evening, at the library room, at 73O
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LATER.
-------------------
BARRIOS DEAD.

Previous Reports Conserving she Evens
Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-Senor de Peralto,
minister to the United States from Costa Rica,
received advices today from Nicaragua and
Salvador conGrmstory of the previous reports
la. He has information also from private
sources that telegram was received today by
q gentleman in New York, who was friend
of Bsrrios, informing him of the latter's death
and requesting him to transmit the informa-
ton to 'Barrios' son who is cadet at West
Dat
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SPECIAL. NOTICES.
speciaI Notice.

WTE would call special attention to the Assessors
w Notice, which appears in our columns today
with reference to Taxes that all persons interested
may comply with the tenor of such notice. particu-
larly the clauses with reference to the q. S. Gov
ernmentnBonds, Deposits in Savings Banks, and
Abatement of Taxes, and thus save hard thoughts
and possibly hard words, when too late.
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