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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-31
JEFF DAVIS STYLE.
William Page Takes S 1000 and De-
canns in His Wife's Clothes.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 30.-William E. Page,
agent of the Adams Express Company at
Golden City, received package of $4,000
yesterday morning for a Golden City bank,
and could not resist the temptation to run off
with it, He had $1,000 additional money in
the safe, and with $4,000 and an outfit of
his wife's clothing he made for the woods.
Being little man and having womanish
face, he thought he could make his escape
dressed as a woman. He left his own clothes
in the woods, and was soon to all outward
appearance female passenger on a train
bound for st. Louis. The conductor, it
seems, recognized him, having been pretty
well acquainted with him, and his suspicious
were aroused. Without letting Page know
that he recognized him, the conductor tele-
graphed to St. Louis to Frank Erskine, a
railroad detective. Erskine met the train in
the suburbs last night, and arrested Page.
The latter wilted at once. When taken to
the police headquarters, he confessed all,
and turned over $4,000 which were hid away
in his Jersey. The balance he said he had
lost in the woods, but the police regard that
as lie. He will be taken back to Golden
Citv
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New Hampshire Agricultural Society

MANCHESTER, N. H., Dec. 3O.-The an
nual meeting of the New Hampshire State
Agricultural Society was held here today
with large attendance. A new constitution
was adopted providing for fifty directors in
order to secure an active membership, in ev-
debt $3.50 by the fair. Officers elected are as
follows: President, Warren Brown, Hamp-
ton Falls; vice presidents, Warren f. Daniel,
Franklin; E. G. Shirley, Goffstown; n. H.
Clarke, Plaistow; recording secretary, Aaron
tary, Geo. H. Everett; Laconia; treasurer,
Geo. w. Riddle, Manchester; auditor; Geo
B. Chandler, Manchester; and board of 80
directors 1t was voted to hold the next fair
Sept. IA, Is and 16, 1886.
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THE LAwToN MURDER.
Missing Links Discovered in the
Chain of Evidence Against Resse.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec 3O.-The au-
thoritieslnow think that they have plenty of
evidence to prove that Samuel F: Besse was
the murderer of Mr.. Lawton. There was
missing link as to the presence of Besse as a
certainty in this city, but during Tuesday
witnesses were found who knew the prisoner
personally and who testify that they saw
him in the city on the day of the murder. 1t
is now firmly believed that this link will lead
to his conviction. A pair of rubber boots
have been found (and the boots are now in
the possession of the police which have red
dish stains inside. These are believed to be
blood stains. The boots are believed to be
those worn by Besse at the time of the muir
der.
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The Volcano of coIima in Eruption.

Cry oE MEXICO, Dec 30.-Great excite
men prevails in the State of Colima over an
eruption of the volcano of Colima. Four
days ago loud reports were heard, and these
were soon followed by eruptions of lava,
which flowed over the sides of the mountain,
completely covering them. At last accounts
the people were much alarmed, as the flow
of lava continued. A white cloud overhangs
the mountain, and on it are reflected flames
darting up from the crater.
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ThE LABOR QUESTION.
Rise in Wages of iron Workers.

PITTsBURe, Pa Dec. 30.-An offer of 10
per cent advance in wages to take effect next
Monday, has been made by Carnegie Bros.
& Co., to their employees at the Edgar Thomp-
son steel works at Braddock, Pa. The en-
ployes had decided to demand an advance of
is per cent, but it is quite probable the COM
pany's proposition will be accepted. About
1000 men are employed at these works
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LOST AND FOUND.

II OsT-Friday morning. 25 inst, between No.
Ia 46 Brown Street and the Portland and Roch-
ester depot, or on the train between Portland and
Gorham, an Alligator Change Bag containing
sum of money The finder will be suitably re-
warded on returning the same to No. 46 BROWN
STREET. 3o-l
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scheme, but are solely involved in discussing
the question of rent. The late Mr.. Isaac
Britt, who may be call the originator OF the
National and Home Rule movement, ana
Mr.. VIM. Shaw, member OF Parliament
for the city of Limerick, who was member
of the Home Rule league, but withdrew from
that body in December, 1881, failed to attach
the Irish people to their schemes, ana MI:
Parnell will meet with the same fate except
in an appeal to their pockets The strike
against the payment Of rent will soon be
bigger difficulty for the government to deal
with than was ever the Home Rule question,
and must eventually interfere with the I'M
perial interest"
tary for Ireland, made speedh at Stratford
this evening. Referring to the Irish ques-
tiOn he said there could be no half way be-
tween the complete separation OF Ireland
and absolute imperial control
Church Reform in England.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has i'm
parted to the Bishops of the Church OF Eng
land scheme for church reform which may
be introduced in Parliament.
Bismarck's Proposed Venture in the
Liquor Business.
A dispatch from Berlin to the Times gives
the outlines of government scheme where
by the State will buy at a fixed price all the
raw spirit produced in Germany, and alter
refining it will dispose OF portion IN foreign
countries. The government will have power
to regulate the production and of granting
or refusing licenses The discussion of the
project by the press evinces a strong cur
rent of opposition to the scheme.
A Boycotted Farmer Shot.
DUBLIN, Dec. 3O.-It is reported that
boycotted farmer named Regan has been
fatally shot at Drimoleague.
rrot,hia in zurnnah
RANGooN, Dec 30.-Minor slave States
have form coalition and are threatening to
occupy upper Burmah. Six hundred British
troops have been dispatched to that part OF
the country to suppress any such movement.
Foreign Notes.
The London Standards correspondent at
Vienna states that an attempt was made on
Sunday last to destroy Vereshagui's famous
pictures. One was injured.
Six hundred bales of cotton which had
been discharged from the Britishlsteamer Be-
dOuin at Bremen from Savannah have been
badly burned on the wharf.
Miss Mary Gladstone, daughter of the ex-
premier, is to be married to Rev.. Henry
Drew, curate of the church OF England, at
Hawarden.
Queen Christina of Spain was sworn as re-
gent before the COrtes at Madrid yesterday
She was greeted with much enthusiasm.
The cooperative wholesale societys es-
tablishment in White Chapel, England, has
been destroyed by fire. Loss 96O,OOO.
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LIMINCTON NEWS.

At the annual meeting of Adoniram Lodge
No. 27, of Free and Accepted Masons, the
following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
Worshipful Master-Frederick Bracket.
Senior Warden-Frank s. Meserye.
Junior Warden-H. l.. Meserye.
Treasurer. W. Small.
Secretary-E. M. Chick.
Senior Deacon-H. II. McKenney.
Junior Deacon-Chas L. Cousins.
Senior Steward-E. A. Smith.
Junior Steward-Chas. f. Emmery.
Proxy-R H. Brackett.
Mr. and Mrs. r. Fl. Brackett held a re-
union of their family, together with several
invited friends, on Friday evening last.
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SMALL Pox IN THE WEST.
Large Number of Cases Discovered
in Peoria and Eaton, III.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 3O.-Dr. Rauch, secre-
tary of the state board of health, returned
from Peoria last night, where he said he
found 1S cases Of small pox, but thought the
control. Hearing of small pox at Eaton, DIR.
Rauch drove there, and learned of a case at a
farmhouse several miles from the town.
Driving there, he found a man suffering from
the disease in its most malignant form. He
also learned that the nature of the disease
not being known thereabouts, large party
had been held at the house a night or two be-
fore. DIR. Rauch Immediately drove back to
town and telegraphed to Chicago for vaccine
He left instructions that every person who
attended the party referred to be vaccinated
at once. The doctor thinks the spread of the
disease there can be prevented in this way.
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burned in a slnguIar Manner.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Dec. 30.-During
fire at the oil works of Lombard, Agnes &
Co., this morning, Edward johnson, captain
of schooner was horribly burned in a most
peculiar manner. A small boat had gone
adrift and to recover it Johnson jumped in to
the water which was covered with escaping
oil While swimming after the boat the oil
became ignited and the sailor was in a sea of
fire. He was rescued after being terribly
burned about the head, neck and shoulders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-31
New Hampshire's Insurance Conn
panies.

CONCORD, NH, Dee. 30.-The Manufac-
turers and Merchants Mutual Insurance Co.
of New Hampshire, has been organized un-
der the provisions of the general laws, and
the following officers have been chosen :
President, E. G. Leach, Franklin; secretary,
Lyman Jackman, Concord. One hundred
thousand of stock has already been subscrib-
ed and policies of from one to five thousand
will be written on stocks of goods and money
on other classes of risks not previously fully
protected by the companies recently organ
lied in this State.
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HORSE And WAGON STOLEN.
$500 Reward.

A oath inst Description-Dark roam horse,
IA years old weight 1000 lbs, left fore knee
sprung, high headed; old Concord wagon, half
new rim In one hind wheel, left thill wound with
wire common single harness, with new double
harness head stall, with double harness reins.
Frederick White. about #. 7 in., age "a, weight
hair cropped Short blue eyes, dark sack over
coat, small checked dark pants, round top black
hat with bat rim. White took the team, $500 in
money and an old silver watch and chain. Twen-
ty-fve dollars will be paid for the arrest of White
and the recovery of the team with delivery of both
White or recovery Of the team win be suitably re.
Wardeo.
BENZ. F. ANDREWS, City Marshal
dec28-dIW Portland, Me.
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The Great Gale at Minot's Ledge
Light,

BosToN, Dec 30.-Capt. Fratus, assistant
keeper at Minot's Ledge light, says that the
storm of Thanksgiving week was nothing as
Sunday 1t was terribly cold, and during
Saturday, with the sea breaking entirely
over the pinnacle, the whole tower was COW
cred with a thick coating of ice. Capt. Fra
tus has followed the sea from his boyhood,
and he says he never saw such heavy sea
in such shoal water. During the storm the
structure stood as firm as a rock
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-31
MRS. Arrington,s Murder.

FoxBoRo, Mass, Dec. 3o.-The snuff-bex
which was found lying on the floor beside
the dead body of the murdered Mrs. AIRING
ton, on Saturday, and which was supposed to
have belonged to the victim, has been identi-
fed by resident as one that was stolen
from him some time ago. This is the most
promising clue yet developed, and it is be-
Iieyed the party who stole the snuff box is
known
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peath Of Major coodfeIIow.

Fort LEAvENwoRTH, Kan. Dec. 3d.
Major Henry Goodfellow, judge advocate of
from severe attack of cerebral hemorrhage.
He entered the service in 1861, and spent al
most quarter of a century in the regular ar
my. He was member of DIR. Kane's Arctic
expedition. At his death he was 90 years
old. He leaves an honorable record, and was
universally esteemed by his comrades.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-31
Teemer Going to Australia.

P1TrsBURG, Pa. Dec. 3O.-John Teemer,
the oarsman, has entered into an agreement
with Mr.. Reginald Laidley of Sydney, Aus
tralia, to visit that country next spring and
row two races with Beach. Mr.. Laidley
promises him royal reception and innumer-
able presents when he pays the southern
continent visit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-31
ORANGE AND GREEN.
The Trouble in Conception Bay Re-
newed.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Dec. 3o.-The orange
and the green have resumed hostilities in
Conception Bay. Yesterday, an Orange mob
attacked two of the released River Head
prisoners at Courage Beach, wounding them,
It is reported, fatally. There is great excite
ing the streets, and riot is anticipated. Ma
ior Fawcett and large detachment of con-
stabulary have gone on special train to the
scene of the affray.
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A Mormon Sentenced.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 30--Brig-
ham Young Hampton, who was convicted Of
conspiracy to entrap prominent Gentiles, was
today sentenced to the maximum penalty
under the law-one year in the county jail
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Bismarck's Proposed Venture in the
LIQUOR Business.
A Boycotted Farmer Shot
Trouble in Burmah.

DUBLIN, Dec. 3O.-It is reported that
boycotted farmer named Regan has been
,abo ot Dri,,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-31
G. LIEBAIANN,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. S. A,
MAINE e.
WAENEs
An Alleged Newspaper Beat Cap
tured.

An Alleged Newspaper Beat Cap
tured.
Especial to the Press.]
SPRINGvALE, Dec. 30.-A man going by
the name of FL. H. Andrews has been sollc-
iting subscribers for the Portland Tran
script in this vicinity during the past week.
Mr. E. p Frost being an agent and knowing
the man was an imposter, procured war.
rant and arrested him. This morning Mr..
Pickard, of the firm of Elwell, Pickard &
Co., came out here and the man was brought
before Justice Howard Frost and bound
over to the grand jury. In default of bail
he was committed to Alfred Jail.
Officials Taken III.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 30.--Hon. S. G. Hatch was
taken i'll Tuesday, and was unable to be at
the State House during the afternoon. Maj
G. j. House, messenger to the Governor and
Council, was also taken i'll by an attack of
bleeding from the lungs, which confines him
to his bed and he is unable to speak above a
whisper He is subject to such i'll turns,
produced by his army service.
Ask for CIemency.
A hearing on the pardon case of Benjamin
Holt will be given by the Governor and
Council January 5th. The prison inspectors
have recommended pardon for the man on
the ground that he is mentally weak
Obituary.
BIDDEFoRD, Dec 3O.-John Jameson,
chairman of the board of selectmen and one
of the heaviest real estate owners in his
town, died at Old Orchard today, aged SO.
He was once member of the Saco city gov
ernment and was the first town treasurer of
Old Orchard.
To Educate the Children in the Mills.
SAco, Dec. 3o.-The question of child
labor has been strongly agitated here recent
ly. Mr.. Franklin Nourse, agent of the York
mills, has hired teacher and will open a
free school for all employees under 10 years
old. Four hours will be allowed for school
daily and all will receive full wages.
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THE pORTLAND pAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
TERMs-Eight Dollars Year. To mail sub
scribers, Seven Dollars Year, if paid in advance
RATES OF ApvERTIsNG-On inch of space
the length of column, or twelve lines nonpdreat
constitutes square"
$1.50 per square, daily, first week; 75 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, $10o CON
tinuing every other day after first week, 30 cents
Half square, three insertions or less, 20 cents /;
one week, 81 90; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three nser-
tions or less, S1.50.
THE. MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
a year; if paid in advance, $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted in the .MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has a large circulation in every
part of the State) for $10o per square for first in
sertion, and so cents per Square for each subse-
quent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-31
THE INDIANS.
Troops Moving for Protection of the
San Carlos Apaches.

San Carlos Apaches.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3O.-Two troops Of
cavalry, numbering 1O5 officers and men, and
three companies of infantry, consisting of
100 officers and men, left yesterday for Fort
Bowie. Arizona. Two companies of infantry
from Benicia barracks, Cal, and one COM
pany each from Fort Halleck, New, and San
Diego, Cal, departed today for the same
place. This movement of troops is in
accordance with instructions received from
the Secretary of War, who acted in response
to a request from Governor Zulick of Ari-
IONA for protection for Indians ON the San
Carlos reservation from attack by white
settlers
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WNANTED-By reliable man a chance to
w drive team or work in a private family
good references given. Address I. NJ. d., Box 2,
So Freeport. 22-1
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shoe Cutters Wanted.
TO LET.

CTABLE no LET-On Vine St. Inquire at
- w. Ruby's Saloon, 25 Pearl st. 29f
TFIO LETT rent 165 Danforth St.. rent 43
Il Hampshire St.; / rent Al Newbury st. APP
ply to A. D. BOYD, 161 Newbury St.. or 363 Fore
Sc
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THE, MAINE STATE PRESS,
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
Indications for Portland and vicinity
Fair weather and slight change in the tenn
perature.
The indications for New England today
are fair weather during the day, winds gen
orally from southeast to southwest, lower
barometer, and slightly warmer, followed by
colder weather on Friday.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
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Wanted.
Wanted.

DY a young man. a situation as assistant book
ID keeper or private clerk; one who can give
satisfactory references as to character Address
Lock Box No 8. BOWdOinham. Maine. dec25dH
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Mean daily bar 80. .o61 Maximum ther.. .44o
Mean daily ther. .34,6 Minimum ther; ...26.7
Mean daily DIV pt.27.5 Max. vel wind...12 SW
Mean daily hum. 1851 Total precip... 90
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Dec. 80, 1885, 10 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at all stations
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Wanted.

A FIRST-CLASS printer to take charge of a
N job departments must be thoroughly com
petent and experienced; must understand the
running of a cylinder and smaller presses and the
Office engine Inquire personally or by letter at
the TIMES OFFICE Bddeford, Maine.
de2o div
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ROy WANTED.

TNROM 15 to IS years of age with 2 or 3 years
IL experience in Dry & Fancy Goods business.
Must be active, smart and well recommended.
A good permanent situation guaranteed to the
right one. Apply at L. d. STROUT'S.
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etTORE No AZ Exchange street. now occupied
y by l.. G. Young; possession given october 1.
Enquire of JOHN r. THOMAS, No. 151 Nj lie
street. aug29d
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Fitz John Porter.

One of the first bills to come up will be one
to remove the sentence of the court martial
from Fitz John Porter and place him on the
retired list. The bill will again pass, as it
did last winter. President Cleveland will
sign the bill, and Porter will stand before
the world justified so far as act OF Congress
aar do II
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-31
Duties on Liquors.

The Treasury Department has decided that
in cases of the importation of liquors an
allowance can be made for loss by leakage
or breakage, and that duties shall be charged
upon the amount landed only, and not upon
the quantity inyoiced.
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VNANTED-Eyery person owning piano to
w know that all Instruments under my ex-
elusive care will be kept clean inside, rendering
them less liable to become damaged by moths.
j. D. CHENEY, Piano and Organ Tuner. p ..
address, Deering. Me. Order slate at Horse R. r.
Station, Portland, Me. 15-4
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RANGooN, Dec. 30.-Minor slave States
have form coalition and are threatening to
occupy upper Burmah. Six hundred British
troops have been dispatched to that part of
the country to suppress any such movement.
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ReassemhIlng Of congress.

Congress viii reassemble next Tuesday,
when Speaker Carlisle will announce the
House committees. Tuesday and Wednes..
day will probably be occupied in a, call of
the remainder of the States for bills for
reference. Only fourteen States were called
on Monday of last week. Maine will be the
first State called, when bills will be present
ed and referred The week will be occupied
in holding preliminary meetings of com
mittees.
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TO LET.

GtrORES in the Thompson Block, Nos. III, ll9,
- 121 and 1913 Middle street, a few doors below
the post office; fitted suitable for wholesale or re-
tail business, with light, finished; airy hasemelts
Rent reasonable. Inquire of IL. i. THOMPSON.
No 1874 , Il ST., Portland, Me. janl4dIf
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06
THE SOUTH CAROLINA EXODUS.
Negroes Flcckfb to Arkansas and White
Planters Out Cunning for Emigra-
ton Agents.

CoLuERIA S. C.. April 4-The tide OF emigra-
ton from Upper South Carolina continues 70 flow
westward. A few days ago band OF l25 colored
men. women and children left Laurens for Ar
kansas, and ANAL parties ere leaving AbbeviIle,
LauIens and Greenville almost every day This
wholesale exodus is due chiefly to the mschina.
lions OF interruptions emigration agents, en-
ployed by railroad companies, who
travel through the State and paint
glowing pIcSlres to the ignorant colored men
of the wonderful inducements offered him 10 10.
cate in Arkansas. which thee represent to be
land flowing with milk and honey. Many of these
people who are thus enticed away from their
homes are under contract to work on plantations
Tor the year. Consequently, the emigration agents
are in bad IeDute with the white planters. A few
nights ago feveral agents who had gathered in
Aobeville County TO talk emigration to negroes
were driven of by a voiley OF rifle shots fred by
whites from an ambush. They have not been
seen since. The farmers OF Laurens are
now hunting for a party OF agents who have
been working extensively in that county OF late
and should they be found they will be summariy
oealt with. II is estimated that fully Loco Lau-
Tens County negroes have emigrated TO Arkansas
since last NOvem Der. y party of ten or twelve
negroes who left Abbeyille County IN Deem Der
have Just returned to their old homes AT the
place where they intended to locate one man was
found hauling wood for seven widows whose hus-
bands had dropped Of in that inhOspitable eoun-
Try. This state OF things so alarmed the women OF
the party that they i'm mediately set their faces
toward their old homes ana their husbands FOL
lowed them.