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The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted Dy the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING C0MPANf,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND ME.
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HeartIess Mother.

NEW YORK, Nov. 19:-Yesterday poorly clad
aged is months and five months applied at the
Broooklyn nursery for food and lodging, saying
her husbend had abandoned her and ID, she feared
signed a room to which she retired last night.
This morning one of the attendants on passing
through the corridor looked into Mrs. Johnson's
eldest child The attendant seized Mrs johnson
and took the pillows off the little one who had
become unconscious and the doctors lsucceeded IN
restoring the child Mrs johnson hadIstuffed the
child's mouth with rags. had held her nose and
then placed pillows over her head. The Ihe g1ssfy BABY
Flora was lying dead on the bed having Deeh sll[o-
Gated in the same way Mrs. Johnson IS tnougnt
to be out of her head.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
irish Protestants Favoring Home
THE DOMINION,
ExcIfenoent in CANADA.

QUEBEC, Nov. ia despatch from st. Ami
de La Parade Champlain county, which is the
home of the Quebec Premier, states that there
is intensesexcitement there, and on Monday night
all the members of the federal cabinet were burn
ed in efigy amid the hooting of an immense
crowd.
The Chronicle this morning demands that a
searching investigation be made into the escape
of Jackson Rels secretary, remarking that its
manner is mystery, but that it must not remain
so day longer than can be helped, as the plea OF
His escape and letters point to different cOnclu-
sion.
The LIE Canadien says that "Jackson's flight
his acquittal upon a demand of the Crown, so in
flexible with regard to Riel, is exceedingly elo-
quent, What irony! What bloody parody on
Justice! Jackson, the accomplice of Mondays
victim, lives the life of citizen, while Riel died
nn the Scaff0ll.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
u IILDIHANNJ
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. S. A
ne cape Cod MackereI Fishery.

PRovINcETowN, Nov. 19.-The mackerel fish
ing season for 1885 on Cape Cod has closed with
out loss Of life or property. The seasons catch
for Provincetown and Wellieet foots up 70,320
barrels. with several thousand barrels at the
smaller Cape ports. Altogether the, catch is far
short Of last year. The price for large part OF
the year has been much better than last, which
will make the average stock for each season
nearly alike. The amount of fish now In stock is
less than half that of last season at this date.
Mackerel fishing on Cape Cod is on the decline,
and hard work is expected to man the fleet next
season, owing to the poor wages made this year
The average wages made this year are less tnan an
500 each. A number of vessels were obliged to
quit early on that account. The goldfish trade IS
very dull at present. Letteas from Lisbon state
that the Portuguese government contemplates IN.
posing duty Of $3.50 per quintal on fish caugns
by their own vessels, the same as noW IN m
posed on American and English 1sh. Il TINS
is done it will efectually kill out the industry
there. Dry fish are now selling there at 7.z0 per
quntal of 128 pounds. 1t is estimated that 100
900 to 100000 quintals used annually IN FOR,
tugal. The welters made haus of fresh mackerell 1l
today, from fifty to several hundred each small
quantities of founders are caught daily; but az
other kinds of fresh fish are scarce as is also palt
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
WASHINGTON.
Presents for Which MIR. Cleveland
Has No Use.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19-The President has de-
posted in the National Museum some presents
sent him by his Polynesan majesty, King Mali
etoa of Samoa. These presents consist of kaya
bowl, a cocoanut bowl for drinking kava, and
specimens of the root of the pepper tree, of
which kava is made; also a rug made of the bark
of the paper mulberry tree, and the complete
wardrobe Of a Samoan lady, consisting merely of
a liku, or eirdle. upon which are suspended long
fbres of the inner bark of the mulberry tree. This
girde is bound around the lady's waist, and the
flbres hang down a distance of eighteen inches OF
two feet. The kava bowl is the most valuable of
the articles. The bowl and its legs are carved
out of solid piece of Samoan chestnut. The
bowl is fifteen or eighteen inches in diameter, and
the interior is highly polished.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
Base Sail Notes.

The Belfast journal SAYS: Bert KnOwlton, the
famous catcher of the Belfast club has been Offer
ed the position Of catcher ON the Beacons of Bos-
Diworth the phenomenal pitcher, has been offer
cd position on the Lawrence team, the cham
plons of the Eastern New England League"
John Jandron, recently OF the Newburyports
has decided to practice law next season. unless he
can get larger salary than he secured last.
Charles George of Brooklyn, has signed with
Lawrence as catcher for next season. He has
played with the Metropolitans a catcher at diff
ferent times, and In 1884 played with the New
arks; he weighs 180 pounds, is feet IL inches in
height, and has the reputation Of being pueR
catcher; he is warmly recommended by Bur
Hassett and Brosnan.
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THAT sto,ooo,ooo S
What Mrs. Benz. Witham Says About
Ivory w. NJ. Pierce.

BIDDEFoRD Nov. 2o.-Ivory w. M. Pierce of
Lynn, petitioner for share of the estate of the
late Col. Pierce of Salem, has been in Saco con-
sulting his mother, Mrs. Benjamin Witham She
has lived in Saco for years with her husband, a
rag picker. When interviewed by a reporter to-
day she said: Ivory is my son but / never mar
ried Col. Pierce. met Tom, she said, sin Dover
when was seventeen and he wanted to marry
me but would not AT length consented but
his parents were mad and opposed the match, so
shortly afterward 1 returned home to Sanford
where my folks lived Ivory lived with me until
five years old when he was put ont to the Mou-
tol, fanailnr y
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Important Decision Affecting Mer-
camille Agencies.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 19.-In the United t /, States at
of Fl. Gates Smith of Charlestown, w. Va, against
R. G. Dun s. Co., for libel, that the plaintiff must
furnish bill of particulars within 80 days as i 70
when where, how and to whom the alleged libel
Gus publication was made. This decision III the
United States Court is important as confirming
similar findings in the various State courts 10 Inc
cations libelous, the party obtaining the report
from the mercantile agencies must be disclosed.
divulges the information may thus be made joint
ly liable by the violation of the contract with the
agency, the Importance of the decision can easily
he seen
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
THE BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.
schaeffer Wins in Yesterdays Game.

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-The fourth game in the
billiard tournamentwas played tonight by Schaef-
fer and Vignaux. The former played poorly at the
beginning of the game, and at the end OF the
eleventh inning he had scored but "a points. to
Vignaux's 314. Schaetfer then began to mend
and with runs of 92, 152, 66, passed to
the front on the 18th inning, showing Schaeffer
42S, Vignaux $50. Schaeffer then maintained
his lead Hntil the close, winning by a score Of
600 to 507. The highest runs were; Sehaeiter,
age Of winner. % 1-3 loser, 90 7-25.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
SMALL Pox.

HALIFAX Nov. 19.--Twelve new cases of small
pOx were reported in Charlottetown yesterday,
making total of 53 cases. No further deaths
have occurred from the disease and the excite
ment on the island is reported to be subsiding.
HALIFAX. N. s., Nov 19.-The Halifax Board
of Health has proclaimed Charlottetown and
Touris, p. E. l., and Sydney, G. B., districts in
fected with small pox. Steamer Carroll, which
will arrive here from Charottetown, bound to
Boston, will bring no passengers and no COM
munication with the shore will be allowed
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20

MAIDEN, Mass, Nov. 19-A grand shooting
tournament was held ON the GROUNDS of the Wash
ington Gun Club at Wellington, Mass, to-day. by
the New England Trap Shooters Association.
There was large attendance clubs being re
presented from Providence, Boston, Lowell,
Broekton, Manchester. N: H., Worcester and
Knoxville blackbird gold medal There were
nine single and three pair Knoxville birds shot at.
Dick Schaefer of Boston won the medal, breaking
IL birds out of 10. Schumenway was second,
breaking II out of 15 Fourteen sweepstake
matches were shot off also. The weather was uIl-
favorable.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
RowdoIn College.

The custom instituted by the Faculty OF receiv-
ing the students informally Monday evenings is
working admirably and seems to tend to bring
students and Faeultv into more friendly relations
The mason work ON the new gymnasium Is de,
layed by the failure of the freestone expected
under way, and promises to be fine structure.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
THE INDIANS
The Settlers in Colorado Growing
Desperate.

DENVER. Col. Nov. 19.-Calorow, with IA
25 miles above Cross mountain. They have
burned the cattle ranches along the trail, leaving
many people without food The Indians are
Strengthening thousands of elk, deer and antelopes
for their hides. leaving their bodies to rot. The
settlers are wild the destruction Of game and
ranges and have assembled to order Calorow to
leave. In case of refusal, general extermina-
tion is expected. The Indians are supplied with
rifles and ammunition.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
The Annual Report of the Surgeon
General.

Surgeon General Grinnell of the navy, in his
annual report, submits estimates amounting TO
S164 AGO for the support of the Bureau of Aiedi-
cine and Surgery during the next fiscal year. The
appropriations, DR.. Grnnell says, for the repairs
of hospitals have been so small that the bureau
has not been able to maintain them in satisfac-
tory condition, and the further reduction for the
current year may cause serious embarrassment
He IeneWs me recommendation econ that ri $4,000 De
Widows Island in PenObscot Bay, where quar-
antine station for naval vessels with yellow fever
on board has been established AT the request of
the United States Consul General at Yokohama
permission has been granted for the sending of
sick sailors from American vessels to the United
treatment and DR.. McMurtrie, the physician in
charge, has been instructed to receive and pro
vide for such cases as may be sent by the Consul
General in the same manner as for enlisted men
of the navy. The total number of deaths in the
naval force afloat during the year was 30, which
of last year. and is less than the average for the
last fifteen years.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20

NOR sALE-Boot and shoe settee, ten feet
Il long, leather covered; also three arm chan
deliers with six lights, all for sale at a bargain
Inquire and examine Of Il. o. BAILEY & CO., 1S
Exchange st. 14-1
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
The Veterans at Gettysburg.

GETTYSBURG, Pa. Nov. 19.-Although the
weather was inclement. Gen. Hancock, attended
by Gen. Walker of his staff, historian OF the
Second Corps Col. Wilson, Maj. Miller, Col
Batcheller, government historian of the battle
field, Col Nicholson, Recorder of the Grand Com
mandery Loyal Legion, and others, visited the
battle field today Gen. Hancock gave particular
attention to the positions of the centre where he
commanded Identifying every point OF interest.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
Landing of the Pilgrims" in Danger.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, Nov 9.-The great painting
of the Landing of the Pilgrims" by Sargent, IN
as several large cracks have appeared IN inc
ceiling directly over it at the east end ana II Is Is
feared that portion of the plastering VIII lall.
was he stone gables being thrown little " zee
forl ing last winter, where water had penetrated
tention Of the trustees Of the society has been
called to the danger, and an examination to ascer-
tain its extent will be made.
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GOES TO PRISON.
Sentence of the Court Executed upon
Mackin. the Chicago Politician.

CHICAGO, Nov 19.-Joseph c. Mackin was
taken from the county jail to the Illinois State
Maczin will don the striped suit is not for his
completely in election frauds during the Presiden
during his trial for the first offence. Mackin was
found guilty of completely In the election frauds
and was sentenced to the penitentiary. but was
granted writ of error, and this case is now be-
fore the United States Supreme Court.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20

ITO LET-A large furnished front room. also 2
Il small rooms for one dollar week; board Il
wanted 81 SPRING ST. l4-l
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
storm on the Lakes.

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-A severe storm has been
raging on the shores of Lake Michigan since last
night and the sea is running very high. AS con-
sequence number of disasters have been re-
ported and it is feared there more to be heard
from While trying to make this port three
schooners went on the breakwater. All the YES
sells were got off, but in a badly damaged condi-
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FOR SALE.


ITO EET-With board; a pleasant parlor well
IL heated; also pleasant and convenient square
chamber, good rooms for family wanting good
quarters for the winter, at IL BROWN ST. III
ITO EET-A furnished front room with board
Il terms moderate. Apply at 76 76MYRTLEST.,
ring the lower bell Ill
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
The President and the Republican
Senators.

the following
The President in conversation with a Republi-
can Senator, Tuesday told the latter he would
esteem it a great favor If the Senators knowing
ANYTHING Objectionable or detrimental to the
public interest about any person or persons ap-
pointed byhim would apprise him of the fact; The
pontments. but believes amajority Of the Republi-
can Senators will oppose any attempt to defeat
confirmation except in cases where unimpeach-
able facts are presented, and that if such cases
exist objection will be called to his attention be
fn,n tllaYn is any nrnaniznd nnnnSitinn ,,
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
New England Trap shooters.

The opponents of the Bell Telephone Compan
profess to be very confident that the decision
the Interior Department will be in their favor.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20

The fall term of Houlton Academy closes the
present week, with an exhibition on Friday even
ing, in the Opera House. The term has been
very successful one under the new management
by Prof Thomas. The examining committee. .cou-
sisting of Rev. Messrs. llsley of Bangor and Han
son OF Damariscotta, and DIR. G. E. Williams OF
HnnltOn. will be nreSent at the examination.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
AAnsnltaIIn a Flames.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 19.-The city hospital in
which there are a large number of patients is in
flames, and a general alarmihasabeen sounded
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MILTON, Surgeon General.


BooTHBAY, Nov. 19.-Capt. Freeman Hodgdon,
late master of the schooner Thomas W. Hyde,
died yesterday aged &C years. Capt. Hodgdon
was a well known sea captain, having followed
the sea as master 45 years. He leaves widow,
three sons and three daughters.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
Control OF the Senate.
Speaker Carlisle LII,

The Republican Senators in this city claim that
the election of Mitchell in Oregon makes it certain
that they will retain the control of the Senate dur
ing CleVeland's administration
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
Alabama claims court.

The Secretary of the Treasury has received a
communication from the Attorney General in
ity Of the Court Of Commissioners of Alabama
Claims. The Attorney Generalsays that although
the commissions of the officers Of the court were
ed the limit of the courts existence clearly i'll
tended that the term of the officers should be co
existent with the office itself, and as the question
as to the legality of the court turned upon this
point the opinion of the Attorney General afirms
It's legality.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
MANI G.
Postmasters for Maine.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Eighty Republican
postmasters were removed to-day. The following
new ones have been appointed for Maine offices;
At Westport-ASamuel H. Towle in place Of 5. +.
Webber, who has been removed.
AT South Brooksyille-Samuel d. COombs IN
place of i. G. Chatto, who has been removed
AT East Jefferson-Briggs G. Falnum in place OF
s. j. Bond, who has been removed.
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TO LET.

CTORES in the Thompson Block, Nos. III, 119,
- l21 and 123 Middle street, few doors below
the post office fitted suitable for wholesale or re-
tail business, with light, finished, airy easements
Rent reasonable. Inquire of H. E. THOMPSON,
No 164 Brackett ST., Portland, Me. jan14dd
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
LOST AND FOUND.
BUSINESS CHANCES.

TNOUND-The best place TO buy Wedding Cake
IL is at DEERING'S Bakery, 500 Congress st.
2o-3m
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England and surmah.

LONDON Nov 19.-General Pendergast, COM
manding the British expedtionary force, has
strongly garrisoned the town of Minhla, which he
captured from the Burmese He expects to reach
Mandalay Tuesday night.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
The Mexican Treaty,

Mr.. Bayard Secretary of State, and Mr. Rom
ero, the minister of Mexico at Washington are
about to exchange the ratifcations of an addi-
tional article to the commercial treaty between
the United States and Mexico of January, 1888,
extending the time to May 20, 1886, for the ap
proval of the necessary law to carry into etfect
the operations Of the said commercial treaty.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
WHAT We WILL Do!
Deane BrOS&SaWyeI'
FURNITU E.!
We will sell you good re-
liable Furniture lower than
you can buy the cheap
trash that is forced upon
Our market to be sold.
Look at Our Prices /!
PARLOR SUIT DEPARTMENT.

Il HEGAVE1 BGhk DEA HIUE nIEll .
A nice MOIlair Plush Suit,
$45 and upwards.
A nice Tapestry Suit for
$35 and upwards.
A nice Hair Cloth Suit
for S35 and upwards, and
all the new styles i'm Crush
and Plain Pushes at the
same proportion. These
same goods are of our own
manufacture and are made
up first-class and are war
ranted.
CURTAIN DEPARTMENT.
Turcoman Curtains for
$500, $500, $1,000, S15.-
90 and upwards.
Maddrass Lace Curtains
for 1915 and upwards.
Nottingham Lace S2.75
and upwards, former price
$500. These Laces are the
newest patterns and are a
very fine quality.
| CHAMBER SET DEPARTMENT.
Black Walnut, Marble
Top Set, S35 and upwards.
Cherry Wood Top Set,
$50 and upwards.
Ash Wood Top Set, S23
and upwards.
Pine Wood Top Set, S15
and upwards.
The Sets are made by the
best manufacturers i'm New
England.
ParIOr and Library
Desks, Tables, Chiffonieres,
Easy Chairs of all kinds,
and an endless variety OF
Rattan and Reed Rockers,
all of which must be sold
at some price to make room
for our Holiday Goods,
COMMON FURNITURE
of all kinds, Mattresses.
Bedding, Spring Beds, Conn
fOrters &c. Don't buy un-
TIL you have called ON us
Remember now is your
time to buy good reliable
Furniture and save money
REMEMBER THE PLACE.
DEANE BROS. & SAWYER
NOS. 1888 & 1S5 MIDDLE ST.
,,ovc diff
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
BG|ding BTOS.SDOOI silk and Twist
ONLY 8 CENTS Per SPOOL.

Commencing Nov. 1st, we shall sell the
; best spool silk at s cents per spool, and
customers and the public in general a
chance to buy the very best make Of silk
at great reduction. This is the only
silk in the market and running full
length in every letter. When you can
buy this fine grade of silk at this low
price, you should buy in good quanti-
ties to last some length Of time, as this
is great saving to the consumers Of
silk and twist. There is no such stock
in Portland, and prices are lower than
any other house in the City for same
quality. N. III. STUDLEY, Manager,
No. 499 Congress Street, corner Brown.
sep11 snWF&M
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ROOMS TO LET.

VyO LET-A large pleasant front room, fur
IL nished or unfinished at No. 80 GREEN
ST. ll-l
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LNOR sALE-A good brick house located not
IL far flom City Hail. conveniently arranged,
and in good repair; quite well adapted Tor board
Box 1886 1871
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celebrate Their Golden Wedding.

AUGUSTA, Nov. 19.-Judge III. X. Baker and
Mrs. Baker of Halloweli celebrated their golden
wedding on Wednesday by a pleasant by a family
reunion and a reception of friends at their resi-
dence All their sons and daughters, except one
son, were present. Many citizens called on them
and offered their congratulations
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
Minor Matters

Speaker Carlisle was so i'll when he arrived here
this afternoon that he was obliged to take his bed
at once. Visitors are not permitted to see him
and cards are not taken to his ROOM
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-20
precautions AGAINST snnaII Pox.

BANGOR, Nov. 19.--In view of the prevalence
of small pox at Charlottetown, Prince Edwards
Island, and the large number of persons arriving
in this city by rail from that region, some fifty
having reached the city Wednesday morning.
Hon. C. A. Boutelle yesterday telegraphed to
United States Surgeon General Hamilton, calling
attention to the fact and suggesting the import
ance of precautionary measures. He received the
following reply:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S, 1885.
Hon. C. H. BoatteHe, Bangor, Me-:
Measures will be Immediately taken for the in
spection of trains coming from the east into
HAMILTON Snroeon General
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EaOR sAAE-A few second hand pianos both
II upright and square, for sale at bargains for
cash or by nstallments; one OF the same put NJ
tie used; also pianos to let, by Z. Il. HAWES,
III Middle ST 1871
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EOR sALE-Pung, sleigh, phaeton, wolf
E robe, lap-robes, carriage-jack. Apply at 52
EXCHANGE ST l0-l
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Valuable FaniIy Medicine

a Valuable Family Medicine.
Messrs. Maurice Baker g. Co., Gentlemen; Have
used Bakers Great American Specific for some
time and have found it "a UeTy Udtud6te tdnlaty
medicine. BY external application it gave me very
much relief from piles, Which had been trouDnng
me for many years j. /. COLLlNo
LA Suffolk street. Lowell Mass.
ASK for ttEAAER'S Great American
SpeciEic,'' prepared by Maurice Baker y Co.,
Portland. Me Sold by all Druggists. Price 80 cts.
SATHSFACFE0N GUARANTEED.
move eod1stor4thp
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RnR SALE.

zIs sALE-A good, sound, gentle, pleasant
loo F table for any kind of work, and lit for
anybody pe who is used to driving; no
tricks in sta, IN harness, JOHN w. DANA,
Treasurers OH p.&OR. r. 1871
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THE WEATHER.

7 A NJ II A NJ 3 r N I z P NJ II P NJ
Barometer. 90 625i % 623I I29.6I6l 9.724l2976o
Thermo'r.. 41.6 400 Alb 80 l32.l
Dew Point. 41.6 400 t40.7 BIZ 25.5
Humidity. 1000 1000 1915 81.1 1855
Wind. .... N IN NV
Velocity. ..j6 -l6 12 t8
Weather LtRan Lit Ran Cloudy Cloudy lClear
Mean daily bar. 30. .6e7 Maximum ther. ....47.8
Mean daily ther. 1873 Minimum ther... 800
Mean daily DIV pt.35.9 Max. vel. wind. INV
Mean daily hum. Oil Total precip....... 10
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Nov. 10, 1885, 10 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
.,to cfati0nS