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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
THE DOMINION.
A Dishonest Cashier.

TORONTO, Ont Dee. 7.-Commercial circles
have been considerably agltated over the dissolu-
tion of partnership of A. r. MeMaster s. Brother,
a well known wholesale dry goods house of this
city. Besides the retirement of Capt. W. f. Nc
Master, ugly rumors are afloat about A. II. Car
michael, cashier and confidential clerk of the
firm. Carmichael left this city Friday night and is
now in the United States. 1t is believed his ac-
counts are from $4,000 to $4,000 short.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
A Probable Suicide.

HAVANA, Dec. miss Susan Morse, daughter
of Samuel f. B. Morse, the inventor of the tele-
graph, while en- route for this place on a Spanish
mail steamer, disappeared shortly before the the
srryai Of the vessel It is supposed @ Is she thIew
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08

CAMDEN, Dec. 7.-Porter's Lodge belonging to
A. M. Judson of New York, a summer residence
on Oger's Hill was destroyed by fire Sunday
noon. Insured for $500 in the London Assur-
ouoa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08

lowing items:
Isn't 1t cold2

CHICAGO, Dec. THE Signal Service reported
the temperature as one degree below zero here at
8 o'clock this morning, while other reports made
it 80 to 100 below. The temperature at Winnipeg,
Man., was 200 below zero; ST. Paul. lao below;
Fargo, 190 below Dubuque, 60 below.
OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. THE weather is very
cold here today The mercury during last night
fell to 15o below zero.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08

The Hersey Meter Company has been organized
with the following officers
President-Charles II. Hersey.
Treasurer-Francis G. Hersey.
DiTectors-C. II. HeTsey, Bernard Jenney Fred
FELTON,, j. B. Crosby, w. b. FObes.
Capital, 100000 paid in, $780,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
a sohene for Irish Home Rule.

LONDON, Dec. 7-Lord Randolph Churchill has
drafted a scheme for Irish home rule, the basis of
which it is reported is the formation of four pro
to deal with local legislation and taxation, but
without power to interfere with the tariff, police
or military legislation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08

ed upon me of announcing to the House that
Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice President of the
United States, athis home in the city of Indianap
life The death of this eminent citizen, after a
long period of public service, and holding the sec
ond office in the gift Of the republic with rep-
ness, has occasioned widespread expressions Of
grief throughout the whole of the republic. I'm
doubtedly Congress will, at an early moment, act
sion for a proper expression touching the life,
character and public services of the deceased.
And out of respect to his memory, move the
House does now adjourn.
The motion was agreed to unanimously, and ac-
cordingly, at $50, the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
rhe count OF AIabama Claims.

The Court of Alabama Claims to-day announced
its decision in rs motions for retrial or modifca-
tion, denying 67 of the motions and granting g.
or two of the cases it has held under advisement,
and adjourned until Wednesday next, on which
day it will probably hold its last public session:
The rest of the term of the court will be occupied
in chamber In certifying to the Secretary of
State the judgments rendered and the expenses
incurred an approximate estimate can now be
given as to the amounts which the war premium
or second-cass claimants will be likely to receive
on their judgments. The balance of the Geneva
award fund, which the court was called upon to
administer was $9,50000 Judgments of the
first class for actual damage by Confederate
cruisers have been awarded, certified and paid to
the amount of (including INTEREST," $3,50o,ooo,
leaving a balance available for paying second
class Claims pro rata of s6,0oo,00O. From this
amount is to be deducted the expenses, which
100000 to pay judgments in The second class,
which, including those rendered this morning, will
foot nm without interest tn ahOut $40 0720.0OO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
Obituary.
Especial to the Press.l

BATH, Dec Capt Elbridge G. Wilson died
in this city this morning at $50 a. M, of con-
sumption of the bowels.
He has been failing since last June when on
account of his poor health he was obliged TO give
up his grocery business. He was 78 years of age.
He was born in Topsham in 1907, was in business
in Gardiner previous to moving to Bath in 1885,
at which time he entered the employ of Jewett &
Henry, in their steam mill, afterwards becoming
partner in the firm. In 1847 he entered the
grocery business in the store on Front street,
that he has occupied since. He owned somewhat
in shipping and leaves a comfortable property to
his heirs,-a wife and three children the latter
residing in New York and Boston. Mr.. Wilson
has been member of the city government, a
friend of the poor, and in all respects an upright
and honest man. held in high esteem by the COM
rnunitv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
Mo Room for Eoreien Workmen.

Within the past six months over 200 foreign
glass blowers who came here to secure employ
ment in American factories have been refused
recognition by President Cline OF the universal
federation of window glass workers and compelled
to return to their native country. This is one OF
the results of last years international convention
foreigners crowding out home working men was
adopted. President Cline says the prospect for a
good trade during the winter and spring are
brighter than ever before.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
callers at the White House.

The President to-day re-arranged his hours Tor
the reception of visitors according to the follow,
ing programmes Cabinet, II m, Tuesdays and
Thursdays; Senators and Representatives from
10 TO IL every day except Mondays. Other
visitors who have business to submit to the Presi-
dsvs and MONDAYS. Persons who call merely to
pay their regards will be received by the Presi-
dent in the east room at 1.30 every day except
cabinet days and Mondays.
nHinoy Matters
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
THE PORTLAND DAILY 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
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
Mahone's Successor.

RICHMOND, Dec. SIN the Democratic caucus
tonight Hon. John w. Dan sl was nominated for
United States Senator by a vote of 65 to 81 for
Hon. John S. Barbour.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
Gloon, Among the Democracy.

The Portland correspondent of the Boston Rec
ord writes to that journal as follows:
1t is not now generally thought that Mr.. Deer
ing will be candidate for his present Office again,
but it is generally supposed that he has not given
up the idea of trying for the highest honor. If he
does seriously make the attempt there will be
lively times in Bangor and elsewhere. Take 1t all
in all, there is not much Democratic harmony or
hopefulness in Maine Just now. Six months ago
there was great confidence among the leaders
that this congressional district could be carried at
the next election, and there was feeling that per-
haps even gubernatorial nomination might not
be an empty honor. The appointments" were to
do it. The appointments have come but the con
fidence has gone. A prominent Democrat, one
who short time ago was looking forward to great
results to be achieved at the polls told me today
that he saw nothing hopeful in the outlook in the
district or in the State. He mentioned, among
other causes of dscouragement, the way in which
things have been managed in the kittery navy
yard. The Democrats have always regarded the
navy yard as a great card in the Republicans
hands; they have it in their own possession now;
but Of the foremen who have been appointed, a
majority have been New Hampshire men, and
that does not help out in Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
THE LABOR QUESTION.
Striking Nail Makers Organize Co
operative Company.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. IA cooperative nail
company with capital stock of 100000, all Of
which has been subscribed, has been organized
by a number of striking nailers and hardware
dealers in this city. They will commence the
erection of a factory at once.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08

Work was resumed yesterday at the cigar fac
tory of Straiton & Storm In New York city which
employs over 1000 hands, and which was closed.
about month ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
Struck by a Train and Killed.

BIDDEFoRD, Dec. 7.-Herbert Leach of Kenne-
bunkport, aged 20, was killed on the Eastern
Railroad, near Biddeford, at a late hour this af-
tenoon. He had been. chopping wood at Days
Siding and was returning home on the track. His
body was discovered by trainmen two hours af-
Torn. .ic
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
Report on wyoming Territory.

Gov. Warreno of Wyoming Territory in his an
tory is about 68 900 aud is Increasing. The most
Important industry is stock raising. there being
about 100000 cattle, one million of sheep and
goats and one hundred thousand horses aggre-
eating in value about $75, 100000. About one
half the acreage of the territory is grazing lands
Gold deposits are being worked at a profit, and
silver copper, lead, tin, iron coal and petroleum
are also found in paying quantities; Coy. Warren
recommends that Congress consider the question
of admission Of the territory into the union as be-
fore the time of expiration of the 49th Congress
the population will have reached the required
number
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
MAIN z.

G. LIEBMANN,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. S. A.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08

BDDEFoRD, Dec. saturday night Joseph
Hobson & Sons suspended operations for the
winter at their steam saw mill and cooper shops
in Saeo Business will be continued at the mill
on River street in this city, but about half the
present number of workmen there will be dis
missed. The depression of business is the cause
of the suspension
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
Scenes Attendant Upon the Opening
of the Forty-Ninth Congress.
The Galleries of Both Houses Crowd
ed with SPECTATORS.
Some Statistics Concerning the
Work of the Alabama Claims
Court.
FROM WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-At precisely noon the
House was called to order by j. b. Clark, its
clerk and the first session of the 49th Congress
began. The chamber presented pleasant scene,
the bright red carpet lending an air of cheeriness
and warmth to the hall, which has been thorough
ly renovated since last spring. while number Of
desks, intending the speakers, were decora ted
with baskets of flowers. Here and there groups
of members stood chatting and laughing political
animosities being set to one side for the nonce,
while the new members took advantage of the oc-
casion to extend their acquaintance among their
older and more experienced colleagues. Apart
from the exchange of cordial greetings, the chief
topic of conversation was the proposed change OF
rules.
The galleries. as is usual upon the opening day
of a session of Congress, were crowded. with the
exception of the executive gallery, which was on
ly partially filled. The majority of the spectators
were ladies.
While the roll call was in progress a page walk
ed down the centre aisle bearing in his arms a
huge floral design representing section of a
canal navigated by canal boat, laden with
diminutive bags of grain, the whole being inscrb-
ed "Hennepin.n AS he placed it on the desk of
Mr. Murphy Of Iowa, the especial champion of the
Hennepin canal project the House broke out into
aDDlauSe and laughter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
Relating to the House Committees.

Speaker Carlisle to day stated that he had made
no attempt to select the members of the various
committees of the House of Representatives and
would not do so until the question of revising the
rulds had been settled
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.
Indications for Portland and vicinity-Warmer
fair weather
The indications for New England to-day are
slightly warmer fair weather, west to south winds
becoming variable, falling preceded in the extreme
northwest portion by higher barometer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08

ANDROSCOGGIN UVUNIt'
Mr. Charles Jewett of Lewiston has been ap-
pointed postal clerk on the route rom Lewiston
to North Anson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08
More Officers Wanted by the Ad-
n1iniStratiON.

Ii will be found that the recommendations of
the ADMINISTRATION contradict the claims of the
Democratic stump orators that there is a need
less number of officers in Washington. Sugges-
tions are made for additional help inmany OF the
departments, while two additional assistant
arlns of dana rtInnntS are called for.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-08

Minor Matters.
Secretary Whitney has returned to Washingt on
from New York.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1885-06-20
Stubborn and Testy.

New York, June 10.-The exam.
ination of James ID. Fish, the ex-
president of the Marine Bank, was
continued to. day before the referee
at Ludlow Street receiver of Grant
& Ward, to discover whether or
not any Of the tracts of land and
building owned by Mr.. Fish were
purchased with moneys secured
from the defunct firm. Mr.. Fish
was stubborn and testy. The first
question was as to a number of lots
owned by Fish in Chicago. Fish
said they were purchased by him
during the past three years, and
became angry when asked if they
were purchased with money got
from Grant & Ward. He blurted
out once or twice, "Don't ask such
ID questions" When question
ed as to his stock operations with
Grant & Ward, Mr.. Fish answer.
ed: 81 had thousands and thous
ands of dollars worth of stocks
taken from me-" He was very
vigorous in his denunciation of
Wards mining schemes. IL
bought stock in a mine from Grant
& Ward" said witness, but it was
a swindle. l bought and paid for
many mines that enly existed IN
the imagination of Ward. / was
induced to take hold of the Ward
smelter, but Wards brother told
me that they never hrd a smelter."
"How about the Mono mine ~ the
witness was asked. "The Mono
mine was one of Buck Grants
was the reply. "That was ID
swindle, too. The individual next
door Ward can give you valuable
information on these things" To
other questions the witness re.
piled: "Why don't you examine
the gentleman next door ~ "Well,n
replied counsel, "you issue a sub.
pnna duces tecum and we will
bring him in" Just bring him in
and he'll get black eye and
broken neck" shouted Fish, and
he looked as If he would carry his
threat into effect. The examina-
tion was adjourned indefinitely.
I
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1885-06-20

A Richmond, Va, special of
Friday says: "A movement is on
foot here to raise funds to erect q
suitable monument over the grave
of Miss Fannie Lillian Madison,
for whose murder Thomas j. Gu.
verius was convicted. Several
well.known gentlemen have offer.
ed to contribute literally toward
the object. Cluverius received
to-day by express his first Offering
of q boquet of flowers. They
came from White Plains, Va, and
bore card addressed in a lady's
hand. This is the first expression
of sympathy the man convicted OF
Miss Madison's murder has re.
ceived, outside of his own imme.
date family, since his arrest.v
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1885-06-20
Killed on the Train.
rSau Francisco Democrat,1

TSau Francisco Democrat.l
Yesterday the Democrat briefly
stated that a singular accident had
occurred on the train which
brought tho California school
teachers to this city, resulting in
the death Of Miss May Pinkham,
aged thirteen years. Further par.
ticulars state that tho unfortunate
young lady was travelling with her
mother, and at the time the acci-
dent took place she was reclining
on a pillow three seats away from
the closet on the opposite side OF
the coach. A pistol shot was
heard from the closet, and Miss
Pinkham exclaimed "Ohp II was
at first supposed she had tainted
from fright, but on attempting to
give her drink of water her life
blood was found to be oozing from
her breast, a bullet having entered
just below the heart, causing in
stant death.
On investigation 1t was found
that a passenger had gone into
the closet, and in handling his pis-
tol, it is supposed, it was accident
ly discharged, producing the re-
suit stated. A man was seen i'm.
mediately afterward running down
the track with blood on his head
and he passed out Of sight. 1t il
conjectured that he jumped out
of the window and was injured in
falling. A detective and a sheriff
started in pursuit, but up to latest
advices he had not been captured
The car was detained and a coro
ner's inquest held. A telegram
was also sent to DR.. Pinkham, who
came on and took back the re
mains of his daughter.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1885-06-20
Work Of Reform.
Commercial Herald.I

The work of reform must begin
this year, or the taxpayers must
expect to submit to exactlons for
years to come equal to those of
the worst days of Radicalism.
Indeed it is just as bad now. Let
the citizens look at their tax re.
ceipts, and read of the so.called
trials at the Courthouse, and say
whether we are not getting along
worse than we were under Crosby
and Company. One of our county
officials might steal the court.
house and sell it, and the effort to
punish him by a jury trial wouldn't
cause him the least alarm. The
chances are he would run for of.
fee again and be elected too, il
not defeated by a united Demo-
cratic party.
1t is folly for people to grow
petulant and impatient, when told
of these things. 1t is nonsense
for them to say, tive are always
hearing of these corruptions and
what is the use of trying to pre-.
vent them ~
1t is the duty of every good cit
izen to aid in preventing the waste
of public funds, and to aid in Sc.
curing honest, economical officials,
who will devote their time to serv.
Ing the people. That duty cannot
be performed at one election or
two elections; il is the work OF q
lifetime.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1885-06-20

Mr.. Joseph Carson, President
of the Board of Supervisors, pub.
lished a letter IN the Clarksdale
Banner, giving q note of warning
to the tax payers of the county in
regard to agitating the question
of removing the courthouse. Mr..
Carson is correct in the position
he assumes, but we regard it as
unfortunate that he should be the
one to open the agitation against
which he declaims. We had
hardly hoped to hear of a candi.
date with sufficient temerity to
spring this question at this time,
but now the element in favor of
removal has banter thrown out
by the Chief of the Board of Su-
pervisors. which may become the
tocsin of war for drawing the line
in the coming canvass exactly
where we don't want it.-Friars
Point Gazette.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1885-06-20
IIugo'S Insane Daughter.
Paris lfigaro.l

When the children of the poet
are referred to mention is made
only of those that are dead. His
youngest daughter is forgotten,
the only one living, Mile. Adele
Hugo. This unhappy lady will
never hear of her fathers death.
She has lost her reason. Since
1872 she has been at Saint. .Mande,
in Nine. Rivet's great asylum.
She is now 50 years old. Her faith.
er was accustomed to mount the
omnibus in the mornings quite Of.
ten and go out and see her. In
spite of her madness she never
failed to recognize him. She
would sit on his knee and beg him
to take her home with him, but
would insist that he should take
all her companions with her. Nine.
Rivet has thought 1t advisable to
conceal from the poor creature the
death of her father. Unless she
is expressly ordered to the con.
trary, which she certainly will not
be, she will always leave her under
the impression that her father is
still living. When Miss Hugo now
asks why her father does not come
and see her any more, Nine. Rivet
answers ale was here only yes.
terday, and he is so busy that he
cannot come out every day." AS
one of the characteristics of Miss
Hugo's mind is that she believes
everything that is told her, she
then goes away contented.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1885-06-20
TIE TIZOO- DELTA.
Northwestern Lumberman.l ]


The timber and agricultural re-
gion of the Yazoo Delta, in the
State of Mississippi, is again called
to the notice of the Lumberman by
the reception of a report made by
Thos. j. Lawson, of Scotland, for
Alex. ii. Swan. manager of the
Swan Land and Cattle Company.
This company is composed mainly
of Scotchmen. and has o large
cattle interest in Wyoming. The
present owners of large portion
of the Yazoo Delta wild lands,
Phillips, Marshall & Co., and 9th.
ers interested have, for some time,
been negotiating to sell the prop
erty to the Swan Land and Cattle
Company. Mr.. Lawson was sent
out by Mr.. Swan, in behalf of his
company, to make a thorough ex.
animation of the lands. The re-
port at hand is the result of his
labors. 1t is embraced in a pamph'
let of l3 pages, and is concise and
sufficiently complete. 1t describes
the situation of the land under
consideration, the nature and pro.
ductiveness of the soil, climate
and health of locality, transporta.
ton facilities, present and pros
pective, the overhows and what is
being done as protection from
this occasional visitation, the tim.
ber of the region, with a minute,
tabulated statement of the amount
on the $4,000 acres owned by
Phillips, Marshall & Co, ct. al,
and its variety, value of timber,
lumber and slaves in market, cost
of production, transportation, cot.
ton farming, clearing lands, the
general agricultural capabilities OF
the country, etc. These things
had been previously set forth in
the columns of the Lumberman
so that it is unnecessary 10 reca
pitulate them. Mr.. Lawson's in
vestigations corroborate what has
been stated in these columns re
garding the Yazoo Delta region in
all essential particulars, and il il
understood that the Swan compa
ny is seriously considering the
matter of purchasing the entire
property of Phillips, Marshall &
Co. and the others interested. On,
day, not far in the future, the va
zoo lands will be found to hav,
acquired a high value, and thel
the owners of them, if they be
come such at the prices now pre-
vailing, will be glad that they mad
the investment.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1885-06-20
Z. D. Sykes Tenders His Reslgna-
tiOn.

Aberdeen, Miss, June 15.-E.
o. Sykes, recently appointed in
ternal revenue collector, for Mis-.
sissippi, succeeding James Hill,
to-day rendered his formal resig.
nation to the president, after a
thorough investigation of the of.
fee and its requirements. Sykes
was convinced that an efficient
discharge of its duties would com.
pei continued absence from home
and neglect of private and profes
sional duties and interests.