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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
This Looks sae: for MAYOR Grace.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Ex-Tax Commissioner
Asten testified before the Senate investigating
committee today in relation to the department..
He was asked how it happened that he was not
reappointed by Mayor Grace and replied that it
was probably because he couldn't use' him.
Witness refused to remove two assessors for the
mayor much TO the latters discontinue. He be-
lieved Mayor Grace made deals with political or
ganizations in the last election. He was quite
certain that Mayor Grace had made some sort Of
arrangement with the president of the police
commissioners by which the votes for a certain
Judge were to be thrown out.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Trains Collide on the Brooklyn Bridge

NEW YORK, Nov 23.-An accident occurred ON
the Brooklyn bridge this morning. A train Of
three cars left the Brooklyn side, and after run
ming down the incline reached the cable, The
grips of the first failed to eaten the eapie ana
car alone, SO it gave way. The. train came back,
and as it neaTed the station it collided with the
the grip The platform OF the descending rear
car struck the front platform of the ascending car
smashing both platforms and nearly all the win.
both trains followed the crash, and Immediately
rushed for safety. Many men and women were
injured, but fortunately only slightly But 1of the
prevented the cars from coming together with
great force, a far more distressing accident might
have occurred
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Hearing of Alleged Murderers.

AVER, Mass. Nov. 23.- The preliminary hear
ing of George F: Baker and his wife, Mary Ann,
nah Prescott, at Grafton. November IL, began at
Aver this morning. large crowd was in attend
ance, and the utmost interest was manifested.
The prisoners will be heard separately, and the
hearing will probably last two DAYS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
they Divide the Receipts.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-The managers of the bill
lizard tournament which closed a tie Saturday
night held meeting this afternoon and decided
that the ties should not be played off, but that the
stakes and receipts be divided between players as
follows: Vignaux S3500,of which $1,000 is for ex-
penses and Slosson $500, Sosson beingIa resi-
dent of Chicago. will receive nothing for expenses
and as he donated $500 to the entertainment his
receiDts will be only $1,000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Saws II Was a False Charge.

MONTREAL, Nov 23.-Honmidas Soudreau,
of st. Johns, who was arrested at the instance of
Emerson. Eddy & Co., of Boston, on the charge of
forging bills of lading in the Grand Trunk swim
die has taken action against the firm to recover
$4,000 damages for arrest on u false charge.
Boudreau could not be identified by the manager
of the bank where the drafts with the bills of lad
ing attached were presented for collection.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
indians wno KilIed a e.windIgo. .

OTTAWA, Nov. 23.-An order IN COUNCIL decIh-
ing to intefere with the sentences passed upon the
Battieford Indians condemned to be hanged on
nv, men named Charles Bois and Dressyman, in
olef tliat an inquiry may be made as to alleged
eXtcauating circumstances These men killed an
old s4n9w III the belief that she was a "Windigo"
or witch They were not not in any way con-
ueetrd with the rebellion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
heayv Rain in the Far West.

SAN LUIS O'BIsPo, Col, Nov. 23.-One of the
heaviest rains which ever visited this country mas
prevailed for the past week, within II hours over
10 inches Of rain fell. All outside communication
by rail OF telegraph was entirely suspended TIL
today. No lossof life is reported. Damage III
this city and suburbs amounts to over SIO0,0oo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
VIII Change His STYLE Of Living.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-P. NJ. 1. Sheppard, who;
while cashier of the New York Central railroad
company at Buffalo, embezzled $4,000 OF the
companys funds passed through here today en-
route to Buffalo in the custody of detectives. He
was arrested in Florida, where he had purchased
an orange grove and was living in style.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
To ,e t;anged February 18th.

NEW YORK, Nov 23.-Joseph Grablenck, who
was convicted on Thursday last of murder in the
first degree in having poisoned his wife Clara
with arsenic and who is believed to have poisoned
his first wife, as arsenic was found in her ston-
ach, was today sentenced to be hanged February
9th
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
The Disease AbatIng.

MONTREAL. Nov. 23.-The official returns to
the health office today show that there were six
deaths from r. small pox in the city Saturday, three
one in Ste. Cnnnegoude. Returns Sunday show 8
deaths in the city, 3 in Cote st. Louis, in st.
st, Charles
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
WASHINGTON.
Some Interesting Facts Concerning
the Congressional Library.
A New Code of Joint Rules Prepared
by the Senate.
A Few More Post offices to Make
Maine Democrats Happy.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The following post
day:
At Hanoyer-O. P. Russell, in place of A. r.
At HiramgL Cotton, in place of j. II. Hubbard
removed
AT Richardsontown-R. P. Crosby, in place of
AT Robbnston-C. Balkan, in place of I. B.
Nose, removed.
AT Sebec-A C. Gatchell, in place of Theodore
Nyman, removed.
AT Sprague's Mills-D. Stanchfeld in place of
II. w. SnraOua remOVpd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Thet-oss Of a cre,v Eoared,

r. 7ERHEAD, l.. l., Nov. 23.-It is 4e2. j that
the shooner Oracle NJ, which sailed from Aew
Yorl, Oct. 10th for Charleston. S. c., with guano,
has seen lost with all on board. Capt. Mcclure
and several of the crew were residents OF this
yl se.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Blew Our the Gas

BALTIMORE, Nov. 23.-C. A. Thorpe of Perry
a public house on Gay street Saturday night, and
today both men were found dead in bed. Gas was
still escaping from the burner They had blown
the gas out and were suffocated
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
They DENY the Story.

BRoCKToN, Mass, Nov. 23.-The joint commit
tee OF the Dor organizations of this city deny the
story Of the alleged intimidation of workmen i'll
F. w Packard's shop, Saturday, and say they are
prepared to prove the falsity thereof.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
OfInterest to MAINE,

The time fixed for the caucus of republican sen
atOrs is Dec. 3rd. Senator Frye is expected to be
here on the second. in time to take part
Congressman Reeds recent visit to Washington
was a flying one. He is still engaged with the
House committee on Ordnance in New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Nov. "a.
Indications for Portland and vicinity CLOUDY
weather, local rains, slightly warmer today, fol-
lowed by slightly colder weather.
The indications for New England today are
local rains or SHOWS, cloudy weather, slightly
colder in the southern portions, stationary tenn
perature in the northern portion, and northerly
winds.
Cautionary signals from Smithville to Eastport.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
THE PORTIaND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
TERMs-Eight Dollars Year. TO mail sup
scribers, Seven Dollars Year, if paid in advance
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Especial to the PreSs.)

ROCHESTER, n. H., Nov. 23.-The farm build,
ing owned by Mr.. Eli Beede, situated on Dry Hill
in this village, were burned to the ground last
night The cause of the fire is at present I'M
know The loss is about S11Oo, including the
contents of the farm. No insurance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
IN THE Kinks.
n1Jou SKATING rARLoR.

The first game of polo for the season In this city
between two Maine clubs occurs this evening, at
the Bijou, when the Lewistons Will face the Port
land team. and good game may be looked for
A large crowd will probably witness the game.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
How the House Stands.

The list of the members of the House Of Repre-
sentatives is completed. The House consists of
1873 Democrats, 143 Republicans and Green
hack-D Democrat. OF the Democrats ITO were in
the last Congress, and of the Republicans "a. The
Democratic majority will be about one-half as
laroe a last CnnrreSS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
moro OF Eaton's RascaIIty.

IsroN, Nov. 23,-Two more notes of G. &.
Eatons with questioned endorsements amounting
to $3.50 have been reported today. One is held
by Manufacturers National bank aud the other
by a priYate party.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
The President and the offIce seekers

Contrary to the general expectation, the Presi-
been. IN the main suceessfu Whether this IS due
to the fact that he is known to be busy with the
preparation of his message remains to be seen.
Many Congressman interested threaten open
bellion unless he listens to their recommendations
after the message is ready.
Nearly every representative in the city has been
interviewed by the local press regarding the pro-
posed amendments to the House rules. Ry far
the greater number of them favor such alteration
as shall give more freedom of action to House
mainritY
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Claims Which Have Been Obtained
by Persons in this Vicinity.

The following are Alabama claims III thlS
vicinity on which Judgment has recently Deen
obtained. Interest from different dates to the
day of award is allowed on the sums given below;
No of Amount Of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
The Biddefords Won After All.

BIDDEFoRD, Nov. 23-The scores received
here from Lawrence prove that Saturdays rife
match was not a tie as reported, but won by the
Biddefords who outranked their opponents. The
Biddefords score contained seven threes-the
Lawrences nine threes and one two. The Bidde-
fords thus gain two successive victories over the
Massachusetts team
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Deserted Her Child.
- OO0f Wv
rSnacial to the Press

IbpCCIdI
FARMINGToN, Nov. 23.-Several weeks ago
woman came to this village who gave her name as
Nine. Bishop She was accompanied by a small
child. Two weeks ago she suddenly deserted the
child, leaving it at their boarding place. The
police were notified and strict search was made
for her. She was tracked through several
towns in Maine and Saturday night she was found
in this city. This morning the child was returned
to her and the police will watch her to prevent a
repetition OF the crime
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
The Congressional Library.

In conversation with Washington eorrespon-
dent recently, Mr. Ainsworth r. Spofford, the Ii
Drarlan OF Congress- said, in reference to the ad-
dltlons which are continually made to the congress
slonal library 1.-THE rapid growth of the copy
right deposits accounts for the enormous size of
many of the great government libraries in Europe
but our congressional library is destined to sur
pass them in a not very remote future. The liter
ary activity of the United States is increasing
every year, and as the library of Congress re-
celyes two copies of every book copyrighted with
In ten days after its publication, it can readily be
seen that the accessions from this source alone
viii form good-sized library in themselves. One
OF these copies goes into the library proper for
circulation the other is retained in the copyright
department and cannot be taken out. The annual
increase of the congressional library varies from
10000 to 10000 volumes even now. Besides
this there has been accumulated during the last
fifteen years, without any cost, a great collection
OF works OF art, such as engrayings, chr0mos pho
tographs, Autographs and photographers, which
will one day make a surprisingly large exhibit If
Congress ever builds library and art gallery to
contain the wealth of material which now crowds
dozen rooms in the Capitol building full to over
flowing 1t is almost incredible that Congress
takes no step to provide for this magnificent libra
ry Yet for fifteen years it has -turned deaf ear
to the suggestions.of the librarian, who is COM
PEELED to utilize the dark and damp recesses on
the ground floor for storage rooms, where the
books and other valuable materials suffer from
dampneSS and VerInin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Saith Comes to the Front.

Especial to the Press]
BATH, Nov. 23.-Nearly every county in Maine
has claimed the Oldest living ex-member of the
legislature. The Oldest up to the present time as
your correspondent understands it is 50 years.
Bath now comes to the front with the name of the
venerable John Patten, 96 years and 3 months Of
age. Captain Patten represented this city in the
House of Representatives in 1S49.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
slelghine in Mew dampsl1ire.
Farm Buildings Burned.

During the storm which still RACES and which
began at o'clock this morning four and one-half
inches Of Snow have fallen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
King Publishes a Gard.

Geo j. Floyd King of Louisiana, tonight fur
nshed for publication the following card
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 1885.
l have today read the letter of Cuthbert d.
Jones of the 10th, published in the New York
Tribune of the Goth, and republished in the New
Orleans Times-D Democrat of the 21st, and else
where, and deemit proper only to, say that re.
gard Mr. Jones as an assassin, and in support OF
my conclusion publish the following unsolicited
telegram from Gen. VIII T. Martin;
NATcHEz Miss, June 13, 1885.
j. Floyd King, Washi9gton;
If the Jones appointed to Callao is Cuthbert Bull
lit Jones' the second son of Charles Jones of Cat
alonia, it can be proved beyond question that he
was one of the assassns Of Gen. Liddell, and fled
from the country to avoid the consequences OF
that murder.
Signed, WILL. T. MARTIN.
AS Representative in Congress from the fifth
Louisiana district, in which the murder occurred,
my opposition to Jones in an appointment to office
has been earnest and uncompromising. | can
have no controversy with man of his character,
nor can notice any assault he makes on Inc in
such way as the public might expect if it had
come from any reputable source.
(Signed), j. FLOYD KING.
In the letter referred to, Jones branded King as
"A liar and coward poltroon and scoundre A
duel was expected by many.
A New Code Proposed.
owing to the habit of the House Representa-
tiyes Of putting irrelevant legislation upon the
regular appropriation bills, q practice against
which the Senate in its own rules has stnrdily set
session became issues between the two houses, a
discussion and settlement of which consumed
much time and gave rise to no small amount of
vexation and ill-feeling. In every instance but
one the Senate maintained its ground to this end,
and only relented in one instance, because of the
representation of its own members that the leg
slative rider in question embodied legislation, the
passage of which was sorely needed, and could be
secured in no other way. A new code of joint
rules proposed by the Senate contains an emphat-
c prohibitory clause directed against general or
irrelevant legislation upon appropriation bills,
and the temper repeatedly manifested by the SEN
ate during the last session indicates the probabi
t that the days Of legislative S rdes upon 9gR Rp%T %
proposed code of joint rules will be reintrqdueed
in the Senate, rnd again rendered TO the House.
The attitude of the Senate upon this question is
in fact, one of the strongest Of Influences which
inspire the present movement to secure a revision
Of the rules of the House. The latter body hav-
ing almost no other method under its present
rules of reaching the action upon many important
matters which press upon its attention towards
the close Of the session than to afix them to ap-
preparation bills, which necessarily have preee-
dence, a revision of its rules becomes almost i'm
perative IN view of the prospective loss OF the
privilege
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Austria,s Revenge.

Baron Won Schaefer, the Austrian minister to
the United States now in Vienna, has finished his
AZ years term in the diplomatic service of his
country, and will now retire. The Austrian gov
ernment will appoint no successor to Baron Won
Schaefer, until the United States appoints minis
ter to Austria. Count Lippe Weissentield will
represent Austria as Washington charge DAT
fairies
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
The Cattle Men.

Adyices have been received at the interior de-
partment to the effect that the cattle men in the
western territories are generally observing the
proclamation issued by President Cleveland last
August, directing the removal of fences enclosing
public lands. In Wyoming, however, an owner OF
those fences already constructed, but has began
to extend them, and in this case the attorney gen.
eral has been requested to bring suit to compel
the observance of the law
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
Death of Rev. Or. sawteI!e,

WATERvILLE, Nov. 23.-Henry Alien Sawtele,
d. d. died last night at his residence in this town
of apoplexy He was graduate of Colby Univer-
sity in the class of 1854 and was afterward a
tutor in that institution. After completing the
course Of study at Newton Theological institution,
Mr.. Sawtelle went as missionary to China, and
on his return to this country became the pastor of
a BAPTIST church in San Francisco. He left his
charge there on account of failing health and
came to Waterville to rest and to oversee the edu
cation Of his children. He was a ripe scholar
anG good man. The SIS years of his lifetime
have been filled with good works. He took part
in prayer meeting in Wateryille Thursday even
ing, but before leaving his seat was stricken down
and carried home to die. He leaves a wife and
three children :. son and daughter at home. and
another daughter who Is teaching at Kaiamazeo,
Mjchieali
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
MAIN e.

U. LIEBNIANN,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. S. A
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Mean daily bar. 30. .9S9I Maximum ther.. ...35.5
Mean daily ther.37.2 Minimum ther -. 29.0
Mean daily DIV pt.27.3 Max. vel. wind rs NE
Mean daily hum. S1.2 Total precip...... 90
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Nov. 20, 1885, 10 r. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at a O y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-24
nae court OF Alabana claims.

The Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims
issued the following order today:
That all motions for the rehearing Of causes
and for the introduction of further evidence shall
be presented on OF before Wednesday, Dec I'd,
1855 and that no motions for rehearing OF causes
or for Introduction of further evidence will be re-
payad after said date
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-11-04
Fare Each WAy,..................... ~

Passenger will be called for sne -.
liyered 70 any part et this city; PaSoet
and freight - s0a from the LAKE VIZ
Be Aolivesedswith desired DronptuosS
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-11-04

rhis l,Ae justly beAses Of ~ mo-.
~od0rn rouiny stook, the oeoe q honef
ana inOse expert aAA eassfal df1~ssssps
>~y stae< lias ~ Ne C0ass. ~.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-11-04
Young Head This.

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Michigan, offer to md their celebrated
ELECrRo-VoLTAIC BELT and other Ell
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lowed. Write them at once for illus
ated pamphlet free
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-11-04
STACE.LIN e!

The coaches will leave here upon tAs
arrival OF the train from virginia otyt
"hnnt . .3O a m. and return in tiTnk
To connect with The evening bound,pso-
senEer train from the CoHlstock
The St. Johns herald., 1885-05-28

The Land Grant of this Company, in alternate sections extends entirely across the lerrltores o New Mexico and Arizona, between the 34th and
 6th degrees of north latitude IL oso miles long and So miles wide and includes Some ot the pest grazing lands of both Territories. In the valleys are many desirable tracts ofa2rcuitural iand' sus
 .eptible of irrigation. A sufhciency ot water has been found wherever cattle and sheep nave been ,razed, and large herds have been grazed m the country ever since the coming of the MexicanS- Wells have been sunk and good water has been obtained.
 A stream of running water. the San Jose, rises ,ear inc summit of the Sierre Madre, and runs 75 miles eastward to the Rio Puerco, and the compa- n> 's road follows the whole length of its valley. There are numerous fine valleys opening into the valley of the San Jose, hanked bY grassy and woo led hills upon which there is an open growth ot small cedar and pinon. There is ane< nsive belt railroad aud good springs are found on both slopes of the Sierre Madre. There Is large coal held west of Fort Wingate which has been fully cX- plored and which will afford labor for large pop ulAtion there are also coal deposits on the eastern ,lope of the Sierra Madre. Many varieties of buil
 ling stone are found in great abundance along the line of the road. . .
 In Arizona the grazing areas are supplied with yood water and the United States Surveyors, who made the official surveys of the country, say they are as good, if not better, than those of Wyoming and Montana. The Navajo Indians grow corn
 without irrigation in the valreys of the Puerco of thc West, on the Company's lands, and Tn the val
 ey of the Little Colorado, also on the line ot the road good crops of corn, sorghum, oats. barley, md garden vegetables are grown by irrigation,
 he finest of potatoes, oats wheat. barley and gar len vegetables of large size and fine quality have Aeen successfully grown without irrigation on
The St. Johns herald., 1885-05-28
Let 'eI1l Howl

If the United States District Court of Utah keeps on in it's good work, there will be a surplus of mar widows CD in that terri tory. The prolonged raid that has been made on the polygamists is causing hundreds of them to re- nOunce their plural wives and adopt the regulation standard in their families. They are bowling and kicking, holding indignation meetings, passing resolutions and calling the attention of the admin istration to. their wrongs, but to no avail. The procession keeps nov ing along, and the uncertainty as to where the Tightening will:strike next causes the patriarchal elders to be mighty scarce.-Ouray (Col.) Times.