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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21
SMALL Pox.

MONTREAL, Nov. 2O-Ofical returns at the
health Office show that IL deaths from the small
pox occurred yesterday in this city and at Mount
Royal hospital, four in Cote ST. Louis, in St.
Jean Baptiste, in Cunegonde and in Cote st.
Paul.
NEW YORK, Nov 20-Reports of halfla dozen
cases Of small pox in houses in the tenement dis
trcts were received at the sanitary headquarters
today. Physicians were promptly sent out to in
yestigate.
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Operation of the custom Laws.

Assistant Secretary Fairchild called at the
White House today at the request of the Presi-
dent. and had long conference with him in re-
gard to the operation of theIcuStoms laws and gen.
eral condition of the service under its present or
ganzation. It is understood the President will
make several important recommendations to Con-
gress in his forthcoming message looking to gen.
eral simplifcation and Improvement of the Gus
toms service and to the prevention of many of the
fruads alleged to exist under the present system
Mr. Farchild has supervision over that branch of
the service and the President sent for him SO as
secure the benefit of his experience and obserya-
tion. 1t is said the President will pursue the
same practical course in obtaining information on
other subjects to be considered in his message to
Congress.
The Treasury Department has prepared cir
cuar to be forwarded to customs officers relative
to the statute that now regulates protests ap-
peals and suits when an importer complains of
duties exacted in excess on imported merchandise
and was enacted more than twenty years ago, and
that there have been conflicting interpretations of
its meaning by subordinate federal courts which
have not been finally adjudged by. the supreme
court. The Views of the customs officers are ask
ed for as to whether or not the existing law re-
quires amendment for greater certainty and their
opinion is also requested on several other points
involving prompt dispatch of business etc.
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MAINE.
Obituary.

IDpNNIetI
DOVER, n. H., Nov. 20.-Dr. Jason W. Drake
died here this morning at 4 o'clock of apoplexy.
He was born in Easton, Mass, and graduated
from the New York Homeopathic Medical Col
lege in 1860. He was a surgeon in the army, be-
longing-to the SD Massachusetts volunteers, be-
ing with Gen. Banks in the Red River campaign.
He has practced here since 1870. He has held
several town Offices. He leaves wife and daugh-
ter His are was 81 wears
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21

A young man by the name of Briggs, who has
been boarding in Bucksport for short time, ap-
peared at his boarding house breakfast table,
Sunday, accompanied by q young lady whom he
introduced as his wife, Mrs. Briggs. That eve
ming lady from up the river appeared on the
scene with the sheriff and took the young lady,
who was her daughter, home with her, leaving
Rriopo n mo
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Guarding Against Small Pox.

BANGOR, Nov. 20.-Dr. A. G. Young, of the
State Board of Health, today placed DIR. George
H. Brickett of Augusta at Vanceboro, as sanitary
inspector, with orders to stop all persons from
Prince Edward Island, where the small pox is
prevalent, and yaccinate them. They will be
furnished with certificate by the physician,
which will be taken up by special policeman,
who will board the train before it arrives in this
city. A car load of men from Prince Edward ISL
and, arrived here this morning, sbut before they
were allowed to proceed to Boston, their destina-
tion, they were stopped and vaccinated by DR..
Young.
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MAINE Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-The following post
masters have been appointed for Maine Offices:
At Holden-F A. Orcutt in place of P. L. Pond
removed.
At Lowell-E. c. Lord, in place of F. L. Scam
man, removed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21

NOR sAEE-s4OO will buy first-class barber
L shop, running chairs all the business 1a men
rent only SO month; the owner is obliged to sell
on account of poor health, not able to work nm MN
self; if you want good shop come and see TINS.
St Roston Mass pol
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rarv sALE-16 room lodging house on one q q
f streets in Boston; furnished IN piack
walnuv I, velvet, brussels and tapestry car ar
pets nice LA 90 dining room; grand locauon noi
boarders at good prices; rent only S75 doisn; nec
price 81 ,450 part cash. G. w. JACOBS; 2e6
Washington ST.. Boston, Mass 2oI
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William Heath. of the bankrupt firm of Heath
& Co. of New York city, was confined IN the
Toombs Thursday on failure to furnish bail TO ap-
pear in civil suit
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In the billiard tournament in Chicago yesterday
Nignaux defeated Schaeffer and won the series.
the whole affair was put up" at the start by the
gamblers.
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XNANTED-Situation by a capable American
w rirl TO do hOuseWork: can come well rec
commended Apply to 234 CUMBERLAND ST.
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TO LET.

GTORES in the Thompson Block, Nos. III, 49,
- 121 and 123 Middle street, a few doors below
the post ofice fitted suitable for wholesale or re-
tail business, with light finished, airy Easements M
Rent reasonable. Inquire OF II. =. THOMPSyOJtN' yJt'
No. 164 Bracket ST., Portland, Me. 1anl4du
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TIE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 81.
Indications for Portland and vicinity-Warmer
weather, increasing cloudiness and local rains.
The indications for New England today are
increasing cloudiness and local rains, winds gen.
orally shifting to southwesterly, slightly warmer
and falling barometer.
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NXTANTED-Si Situation by drug clerk of two
w years city experience; good references fur
nished Address DRUGGIST Press Office.
17-1
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SOUTH AMERICA.

caceres Defeated by Government
Troops.
LIMA, Nov 20.-An official despatch from the
Prefect of Juaja states that Caceres has been de-
feated by the first division of the government
force, who cut off his retreat. Caceres lost
heavily in killed and prisoners.
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WILKINsoN,s CRIME.

the rate OF 20; and at 15 minutes it had ceased to
peat' In II minutes they cut down the body
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Inc crime for which Daniel Wilkinson was exc
cuteo Yesterday, it will be remembered, was COM
mitted IN Bath Sept. A, 1888. With a pal, named
Jonn Elliott, he had previously committed several
Durglarles In the State. In August the two men
were IN this city, and stopped several days, and
willie In the saloon of Thomas O'Neil on Centre
street, conversation which passed between them
was overheard and finally led to the capture of
W9liIIklnson On Sept Sd they went to Bath, and
llttIe after midnight attempted to force the door
OF o. u U Gould's store in that city. Officer Kings
ley Ley heard them, and. sounded his alarm whistle.
Inc TWO men dropped their tools and ran. The
9ldcer once ordered them to STOP and then fred upon
tnem; Wilkinson pulled out his pistol and cooked
It. It. Elliott kept straight on and escaped Wilkin-
son son TOOK refuge in passageway, and on coming
out rev minutes later was met by Officer Law
renee, who seized him by both shoulders and
stopped him. Wilkinson instantly shot the officer
aead and also made his escape. The muzzle OF
ms pistol was so close to the officers face when
l, ne nred, that Lawrence's cheek was scorched by
the Name. The subsequent capture, trial and
convection of Wilkinson are well known. Elliott
was seen in this city Sept 9TH, when he then left,
ana has never been heard from SINCE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21

BIDDEFoRD, Nov. 20.-Luther G. Cate, of Wal
than, has sued George w. Frost, a box manufac-
turer of Saco, to recover payment of a promissory
note, dated 1877, payable on demand. About
$500 are involved. Defendant claims that a
thousand dollars are due in his favor. The trial
commenced here today before Judge Barrows of
Brunswick. Several Boston witnesses were ex-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21

FJunlor parts.
Excellent music was furnished by Andrews
orchestra. The prize is for excellence in Eng
lish and is not announced until commencement.
After the exhibition banquet was held by the
class at Crockett's new dining hall.
The examinations end Tuesday and the college
closes for a recess of ten days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21
Fire in Bath.
suit Upon an Old Note

BATH, Nov. 2O.-Fire last night destroyed an
unoccupied dwelling owned by William Rogers
Loss 5000. Supposed incendiary.
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

Oh SALE-A good sound Horse. Enquire
1871
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

NOR SALE 15 room lodging house on
IL Beacon hill, Boston; elegantly furnished; oIn'
ing room and kitchen, Brussels and Tapestry car
looking for good house you will like TINS. Ior y
is q paying house price $1,000. Full parIicuiarS
of G. W. JACOBS, 266 Washington ST., Boston. on,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21
Secretary OF the Treasury's Report

The annual report of the Secretary of the Treas
ury is about completed. The chief interest CEN
tired in this important document is as to what the
to circular Of tariff inquiry sent out during the
past summer the secretary has received fully 800
communications. some urging against agitation
of the tariff at all and making reply to the list
of questions propounded in search of Information,
others answering categorically and still others
alphabetically. The Secretary's recommended
tions to Congress on the tariff question will be
confined entirely to administration of the law,
chiefly to prevent barefaced false appraisements
and under valuations for foreign goods by giving
the government power to prosecute and punish
this class Of offenders. He will make no recon-
mendatons as to the rates of duties, but will sug
geSt as general principle the benefit which
would result from an increase of the number of
articles suhiect to SDecific dutieS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21
BOARD.

NlO LET-With board; a pleasant parlor well
heated also pleasant and convenient square
chamber. good rooms for a family wanting good
quarters for the winter, at IL BROWN ST. 17-1
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TBIO LET-A furnished front room with board
Il terms moderate. Apply at rs MYRIBES ST.,
ring the lower bell. III
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-The best place TO buy Wedding Cake
IL is at DEERING'S Bakery, 800 Congress St.
29-3m
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THOR sALE.-Lodging house in Boston, near
Il business part of city and depots, 25 rooms,
furnished, all let, run by present owner years,
extra good paying house, grand chance for tran
sient, best of reasons for selling. pom ID & BRIT
TAN, 339 Washington St, Boston. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21

VNANTED-An active man or woman in every
w county to sell our goods. Salary S75 per
month and expenses, or commission. Expenses in
advance Outfit free. For full particulars address
STANDARD SILVER WARE CO., Boston, Mass.
aug31 d3m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21
WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 2o.-The President made
the following appointments today:
To be Consuls of the United States-Preston l..
Bridges of North Carolina, at Montevideo, Uru-
quay; William Fl. MacArtle of Mississippi, at San
Juan del Norte, Nicaragua: Joseph W. Merriam,
Wam g Fme e o NeW York; S 81
Turkey Mr. Emmett was formerly Secretary of
Legation at Constantinople. He was succeeded a
few DAYS ago by j. G. Lee OF Pennsylvania. HU
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21

EOR sALE.-Lodging house near Hollis ST.,
IL Boston, very central and popular location
for dodgers, 16 rooms, nicely furnished, and all
@ Rg eg6 years pe
selling. POND & BRITAIN, 339 Washington
ST., Boston. 1911
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COLBY UNIVERSITY.
Senior Prize Exhibition-Other Mat
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press.l
WATERvILLE, Nov. 2o.-The Senior prize ex-
hibition, with Junior parts occurred this evening
In the Baptist Church, in the presence of a good
audience. The order of exercises was as below
Mttcio
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ROOMS TO LET

TITO LET-Suite of furnished front rooms, Sec
Il ond floor also front single room, with board.
86 STATE ST. corner GRAY street. 2O-1
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AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED, HELP-Ladies and gentlemen
w in city or country to work for us at their
own homes. daytime or evening; the business IS
peddling, good salary paid to smart workers who
devote full time to it, steady employment fur
nished. Address FRANK EATON, Manager,
Boston, Mass, Box 5153. 26-6
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-02

Conductor Albert Massure of the Yves
Haven horse railroad returned from visi
South and trip to Maine. He was in Sa
| vannah, Georgia, for several weeks thi
| winter.
The health of Hon. Charles Parker, O.
| Meriden, has not been as good in severa
| years as at present.
Major o. L. Hatch, of Meriden, his friends
here will be pleased to know, is able to wall
| out little in good weather and is much i'm
proved in health.
Captain Ebenezer Morgan, of Groton, viii
sail from New York for Scotland tomorrow
Captain William Clapson, of North Ston
| ington, aged 70 years and months, dice
Thursday. For many years he held the pos
ition of captain on the lightboat formerly
stationed near Stonington harbor.
William F. Bergin, seven years old, son Of
John Bergin, of 81 South Main street, Wa
terbury, died on Saturday of diphtheria after
weeks illness. A young boy and girl are
also dangerously sick with the same disease.
Mrs. Kate A Brennan, aged 80, wife OF
Timothy Brennan, of SO Wolcott street, Wa
terbury and daughter of James Shearan, died
on Friday.
Charles H. Tisdale, of Waterbury, former
ly of Vermont, and Mrs. Walter L. Boss,
nee Fem, were married at the residence of
the bride at IS Cottage PLACE, Waterbury, by
the Rev. J. G. Davenport. Mr.. Tisdale was
formerly clerk in that city.
john Fitzgerald, of Torrington, has had all
the toes of his left foot amputated in the
Hahnemann hospital, New York They were
frozen on the night of December 10.
Captain Carter, the veteran whaler, is now
the guest of his brother-in-law, Mr.. c. H.
Porter, of West Stratford. He has just re-
turned from an expedition in the Arctic
regions, having left there the 18th of last
October.
Mrs. Lucy Shannon, of Ansonia, died Fri
day night, aged thirty-fve.
Edward w. Donnelly, of Ansonia, is erect
ing double house on Beaver street in that
place.
Mrs Partridge, one of Guilford's oldest
residents, died on Friday. She had been
sick with paralysis.
Mr.. N. W. Merwin, the feed merchant on
State street, who has been very i'll with
diphtheria, is improving.
John Quinn, one of the Oldest inmates of
was formerly well known laboring man
about town.
Mr.. w. B. Miller, formerly of the Starin
line, is general manager of the International
express, whose Office is on Forty-second street,
corner of Seventh avenue, New York city
Rev. ]. R. Lambert, of Glastonbury, was in
town Saturday to visit his sister, DR., Adelaide
Lambert
Alfred M. Hawley, son of Rev. ]. P Haw-
ley, formerly of Norfolk, has recently been
made director and assistant cashier of the
First National bank of Trinidad, Colorado,
and William Oakley, son of Junius S. Oakley
of Forestyille (BristoD, occupies a similar
position in a Denver bank.
Cadet S. R. Hurlburt, of Winsted, is the
only New England cadet at the naval academy
who secured star in his class. The star
cadets are those who are marked IS per cent.
Dr. better in their studies
Mr.. Mix, father of Mr.. Mix Of the City
market, is little easier and his recovery is
loped for.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-02
Yale Notes.

President Porter will attend the alumni
dinner at Boston this evening. The recita-
tions which he hears usually on Tuesday
mornings will be heard this week on We'd
nesday.
The long postponed praise service will be
given in Battel1 chapel next Sunday evening.
The programme is an interesting one.
The committee appointed to examine the
requisites for a cooperative association have
found quite a number of tradesmen who
wish to be enrolled as co-tradesmen if such a
society is formed. Discounts are offered of
from 10 to SO Is per cent. in the various
kinds of goods.
Professor N. P. Seymour, of the Western
Reserve college, will commence his course of
lectures on English literature Thursday after
noon. They will be given every Thursday
and Saturday evening at o'clock.
The Glee club concert will be given next
Monday evening. About twenty-five couples
in full evening dress will occupy the front
portion of the parquet and lend interest to
the occasion. After the concert there will be
a german
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-02
Woman,s Relief Corps.

Following are the new officers of the State
Department Woman's Relief Corps elected at
Waterbury: President Mrs. Daniel Kiefer,
Waterbury; senior vice, Mrs. Francis R.
Martin, New Haven; junior vice, Mrs. Jo-
sephine Barcheld, Hartford; treasurer, Mrs.
Carrie B. Konold, New Haven; inspector,
Mrs. Mary Dyer, New Haven; chaplain, Mrs.
Jennie v. Atkins, Forestyiile; conductor,
Mrs. Mary johnson, Winsted; guard, Mrs.
Eliza Precilla Schofeld, Stamford; delegates
to national convention, Mrs. Helen Tyler,
Bristol Mrs. Francis R. Martin, New Haven,
Mrs. Lillian E. Hope, Hartford, Mrs. G. G.
Atwater, Waterbury, and Mrs. Eta Horn,
Winsted; alternates, Mrs. Phoebe Forster,
Mrs. Mary Dyer and Mrs. Carrie Konold,
New Haven, Mrs. Harriet Hitchcock, Water
bury, and Mrs. Carrie Granger, Winsted.
The president reappointed Mrs. Fanny M.
Bragg State secretary and installed the
officers after being first installed by the
senior vice
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-02
LOCAL NE w s.


Valentines begin to appear in the store
windows.
Silverton papers say the Sampson mines
prospects are improving.
The Grattan Social club will give dance
in National armory on Easter Monday.
Herr John Most gave of his character
istic speeches at Germania Hall last night.
The wife of Mr. Thomas Leddy, of West
Haven, died on Friday after a short illness.
The date of the Josefy concert for Bridge
port has been fixed for Wednesday, March
10.
The New Haven lodge of Elks hold their
first public social at their lodge room to-
night.
The next fancy dress carnival for roller
skaters is to be at the Lincoln rink on Feb
ruary II.
The extra meetings at the First NJ. E.
church are well attended and the interest is
increasing.
The number of deaths in the city last
week, as reported at the registrars office, was
twenty eight.
The sale of boxes for the Yale Glee club
concert netted 5000. Students were exclu-
sively the bidders.
Chaplain Houghton preached at the Union
armory yesterday afternoon a very inter
esting discourse on 'How the devil helps
Christians"
A subscriber wants to know if the City
Hall clock is suffering with the same COM
plant that the depot clock is afflicted with
so seriously of late.
The service at English Hall last evening
was much enjoyed by good sized audience.
The religious readings By Miss Davis were
cellent and heard with close attention.
The quarterly meeting of the Ladies' Sea-
mems Friend society will be held at the Sea-
mems Bethel this afternoon at 8 o'clock All
friends of the enterprise invited to be
present.
A basket festival takes place at the resi-
dence of Miss Alice Wilson, 2S2 George
street, on Wednesday evening, in aid of the
Parish Aid society of the Church of the AS
cension.
Major Clark Peck, of this city, wrote home
to friends last week from st. Louis where he
was intending to remain for a number of
days before proceeding to the Hot Springs,
Arkansas.
The United States engineers Office in this
city has been removed to New York city.
Col. Mcfarland, who has been in charge of
the Office here, leaves many friends formed
during his stay in this city.
Mrs. Harriet R. Sturges, wife of the late
George 3. Sturges, died suddenly January
II at Rush Springs, Chickasaw nation, Indi-
an Territory, aged SO. The deceased lady
had many Connecticut friends.
The eleventh annual reception of New Ha-
ven division No II, Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers, takes place at Carll's Feb
ruary 18th All the arrangements therefor
are very favorably progressing.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-02

Large Additions To The MEMBER
ship Of Trinity M. e. Church.
Over Three Hundred In Nine
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-02
Irish Rife Club Officers.

The Irish Rife club has elected the fol
lowing officers: President, William Lynch;
secretary, Captain P. O'Connor; treasurer,
Joseph Purcell; board of directors, Thomas
Murray, P Moran and Peter Reynolds. The
club will give sociable in Clan nat Gael
Hall March II, and soon after will shoot
against Fort Trumbull team from New
London, in this city, and with the Sixty
ninth regiment team of New York at Creed
moor.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-02
The Shelton Fire-The Loss About
S4O.OOO.

DERBY, Feb. Echo hose of Shelton and
Hotchkiss hose, Storm and r. NJ Bassett
Hook and Ladder company of Birmingham
receive general praise for their effective work
at the fire in Adams cotton mill. The tower
on the roof of the building fell at $50 p. NJ
The machinery which was damaged was
quite valuable and the whole loss is estimat-
ed at $4,000. Mr.. Adams the principal
proprietor of the mill, was in Paterson The
loss is covered by insurance. The factory is
large four-story brick building and was
built by the owner, Mr.. Adams, about FIVE
years ago. Mr.. Adams arrived home Satur-
day. It is only short time since he met
with a loss of $4,000 in Paterson by the de-
struction of one of his mills in that place by
fire. Several theories are advanced by out
siders in regard to the cause of the fire, but
there is no reason to doubt the statement of
those who were in the mule room, who state
that the fire was caused by friction ON mule
No and spread SO quickly that it was JIM
possible for them to do the slightest thing
toward extinguishing it. The burned por-
ton of the mill will be rebuilt at once In
the meantime about one hundred hands will
be thrown out of employment.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-02

L. E. Hendee of Washington avenue, West
Haven, who is now in Orlando, Orange coun-
ty, Florida, writes that the thermometer is
among the eighties there His health is i'm
proving.
West Haven has female milk peddler
who has gone into the city every morning in
the last four or five years.
Business in the Mathushek piano shop is
lively. Both buckle shops are running eight
hours a day with their full complement of
hands Business in general is good in the
borough.
The new buckle shop on Campbell avenue
is approaching erection.