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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
UNWORTHY OF CONFIDENCE.
A Massachusetts Democrat Boy
cotted by His Party.

FAIRHAvEN, Mass, Jan. 22.-At meet
ing of the Democratic town committee last
evening, a resolution was adopted declaring
Weston Ho oHland, prominent politician, un
worthy of the confidence of the party, citi-
zens or neighbors, denouncing him as a
traitor, declaring that they would not sup
port Mr.. Rowland for and office, ana that
he has forever forfeited the name of Demo-
crat. The trouble is over the Fairhaven
postoffice. The town committe favored Eb-
en- Aiken, Jr., and circulated petition,
placing the same in the hands of Mr.. How
land to forward the claim. Mr.. Rowland
forwarded the affidavits as to the abuses
during the term of the present incumbment,
but held back the petition, plotting to defeat
Mr.: Aiken by making false representations
opponents claim that this was done to secure
influence to aid him {HowlanD in getting a
position in the New Bedford custom house.
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Serious stabbing Affrav.

SALEM, Mass, Jan. 24.-During dispute
last night on Boston street near the Peabody
line, THOMAS Griffin living on Beaver street
was seriously stabbed in the abdomen and
slightly cut In the chest. There were in the
party John Rresnahan aged 23 John Reagan
-, and James Barrett 40, all belonging in
Peabody, and they were all arrested this
morning. Griffin says Bresnahan did the
cutting but large pocket knife was found
open in Barrett's pocket There Is butt a
small chance for Grifln's life,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
GENERAL AArLEck DEFENDED.
General Hoynton contradicts Cen
eral WalIace's Charge of QUASI
TraaGnn

CINCINNATI, Jan. 22.-The Commercial
Gazette publishes long telegraphic letter
from General Boynton, contradicting from
the records General Lew Wallace's reitera-
tion of his charge of gu lsi-treason against
Halleck, growing out of Halleck's alleged
jealously of Grant on the occasion of Jubal
Early's raid. General Boynt0n recites the
points of his reply to General Wallace's FIRST
statement, and then, turning to Wallace's
rejoinder, says: General Wallace seems to
have very dull sense of the gravity OF the
charge which he makes, when without evi,
dence, he repeats his belief that General
Halleck, then the adviser and active execu-
tive officer of the President and Secretary Of
Benedict Arnold on a grand scale, and be-
tray the capital Of the nation into the hands
of the enemy, to crafty personal spite
against General Grant" General Boynton
then goes on to maintain the first position
taken by him, and, in support of his argu-
ment in defense of General Halleck, gives
the correspondence between Grant and Hal
leck at this time, and the orders, kilograms,
ETC., issued in camp and on the field.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
Is 1t a Hoax?

NoRrH ScIrUATE, Mass, Jan: 4.-J. A.
in a small beat yesterday, picked up from
the surf a common lager beer 6oottie, IN
which, written in q rough but legible hand
on a small piece of paper, we're the following
lines;
Crew of schooner Mabel Benton wrecked off
Devils Back, Dec, 25, 1885, George Ross ana
Bill Buggy only ones saved.
1t is generally believed among seamen here
that the bottle was thrown overheard from
some outward bound vessel in which the
survivors Of the lost vessel may have been
rescued. Some, however, believe it is a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
DEAD IN HIS CHAIR.
Brutal Murder Of TWO Persons in
California.

CLovERDALE, CAL, Jan. 23.--The details
reached here today of the murder of Jesse c.
Wickersham, prominent farmer, and his
wife at their ranch about twenty miles from
thist town. Deputy Sheriff Crigler visited
sham sitting in chair in his dining room
dead, with blood oozing from a wound in his
breast and head. Mrs. Wickersham was
found dead in her bed upstairs, with her
hands and feet bound and a. wound in her
tact, which showed that robbery was not the
object of the murder. All the wounds were
inflicted by shotgun. Strong circumstan-
tial evidence points to Chinese cook, All
Kai, employed by the couple who has dis
appeared The murder was evidently COM
mitted ON Monday night. 1t is believed the
Chinaman took an early train on Tuesday
for San Francisco.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
Another smaIl Pox scare.

MONTREAL, Jan. 23.--It is reported that
some of the rugs and blankets from the Pull
man car in which the small pox patient,
Uongley) who is said to have brought the
disease from Chicago, came here, were sold
some time ago to carriers in this city, and the
matter is being investigated. A late central
board of health bulletin says there is small
pox scare at Iberville and that the authori-
ties are exerting themselves to prevent. a
spread of the disease. The disease is also
reported to have made its appearance at st.
Alexis, Laurentedes and Farnham.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
An Unfortunate Clergyman.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 35.-Rev. A. d. Sylves-
ter, who left Halifax, n S., suddenly last
week, leaving a number of unpaid bills, had
received and accepted call to assist in the
rectorship of st. Luke's church in this city.
He had begun work here when his credentials
were withdrawn by the Bishop of Halifax,
and the bishop forbade him from officiating
in this diocese and he will take the next
steamer for England. A small salary and
large expenses were the cause of his debts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
Enforcing the Sunday Law.

NEWPORT, r. l., Jan: 24.-Mayor Powell
;saNoo an order Friday that he meant to make
ST rigid orcement Of the laws d which 1dr re-
yulIe r StU.6s H. been most faithfully observed.
sTe T5e obF barbeTs ns grocers, marketmen and fish
Ionngers nn uSl al have mad complete Sunday
eII Teet gTnbablV a for the first time in half cen
tEIS t1ry plS great many tradesme9 are ICON. com
planning Of the new order but as y Ssw Il svlGsnT W
prohSbly Weld. Old citizens say this has
been the most quiet Sundayip great many
wears
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
The Lancaster Bank.

CLINTON, Mass, Jaa. 22.-Bank examiner
Gatchell says the Lancaster Bank is the
worst skinned institution he has ever had
anything to do with. He and the receiver
both say that it is barely possible that the
stockholders may escape an assessment, but
it will depend upon the amount realized from
doubtful assets. Gen. Butler has been re-
tanned by the directors of the Lancaster
National Bank to go to Washington and Sc
cure the removal of the recently appointed
receiver, Mr.. Corcoran if possible.
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successful operations of a Forger,

KANSAS CITY, No.. Jan. 24.-A well
dressed young man, stating himself to be
an office, being ostensibly in the cattle bust
ness He opened accounts with several
banks and deposited q number of drafts
signed by Omaha hanks, aggragating, Sl40O.
Two weeks ago he cashea these and left the
city. The drafts went TO the Chicago clear
reached Omaha they proved to be forgeries.
Whitney has probably made good his escape.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
published every day Sundays excepte0 by the

Published every day Sundays excepteO by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, Me-
TERMs-Eight Dollars Year. To. mail sub
scribers. Seven Dollars Year. If paid In advance
RATES OF ADvERTIsING-one inch of space
the length of column, or twelve lines nonpdren
constitutes square"
Sl.5o per square, daily, first week; 70 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, 81 oo, con-
tinuing every other day after first week, so cents
Half square, three insertions or less, 75 cents;
one week, 81 90; 30 cents per week after
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AhUsEMENTs" and "AUCTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three lnser-
tions or less, S1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at So. 80
year; If paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted in the 'sMAINE STATE
PRESS (Which has large circulation in every
part of the State) for $100 per square for first in
sertion, and 90 cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Indicted for Maintaining Lottery
Scheme.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Jan. 23.-Green, Win
gals & Co., the large retail boot and shoe
dealers here, with branch stores in the .prin--
by the grand jury for having maintained a
lottery scheme in violation of the statute.
Their scheme was to give purchasers chances
for large amounts of money and goods de-
pendent upon drawing. The drawing was
had on New Years eve and the presents have
been distributed. The grand jury found
thirty indictments
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
Where a Lost Mail Bag Was Found.

bangor commercial -
A night or two ago while the station men
were sounding and pounding the wheels Of
the up river train, after its arrival at the
depot in this city, much tattered and torn
mail bag was discovered hanging from the
undergear. Aclose examination of the bag
revealed nothing but mutilated newspaper,
the mail itself having been lost before the
train reached here. AT first the strange oc-
currence could not be accounted for, but it
ha ssince been learned that the bag and con-
tents were destined to the Office at HermOn
Pond where they were thrown off, the train
at the time being in motion, and by accident
fell underneath.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
IN THE Kinks,
BIJou SKATING pAR1nR.

blJOO ShATlNG PARLOR.
AT the Bijou, the following attractive programme
is offered Tuesday evening there will
be game of polo, Concords VS.. Bilious. The Con-
cords are the champions of New Hampshire.
Thursday the Independents of Lewiston will
cross sticks with the Bijous the frst time. Feb
ruary 4th the skating horse Dolly, will appear In
this rink for the first time. Dolly stands on her
head, walks a six inch plank, performs feats OF
balancing. distinguishing colors and many other
tricks.
Archie DAILY concluded his successful engage
ment Saturday night and will commence an en-
gagement at BiddefOrd this evening. He gives a
good performance and the handsome costumes III
which he appears are worthy of especial mention
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
BASE BALL.


Manager Burnham of the Lawrences OF loS5
and the Portlands of the previous year may De
identified with Boston's new team next season
He has been negotiating for some uayS WIN the
New England League, and the probability Is that
he will manage the team. -.
The Belfast club has leased IT'S grounsls IN thar
city for the season, and good team will he got
together there.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
THE FROZEN SOUTH.
Damage to the Florida Fruit Crop
Will Not Exceed TWO Millions,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 23.-ReferrinS
to the dana ges by the recent freezing in
Florida, the Times-Union tomorrow morn
ing will say:
From reports received. authenticated by per-
sonal investigation OF an expert who has Travelled
all through the State where the bulk Of the orange
crop Is raised 1t appears: First, that the actual
money value to the growers OF oranges rendered
unmarketable by reason Of being frozen on the
trees is about 81 ZOO, 900, estimating the original
crop at 900, 600 boxes, which squte low enough.
Second, that young nursery stock IN the northern
part of the State is badly damaged by being top
killed, but that 1t will by no means be total loss
Third, that bearing orange and lemon trees near
ly down TO the line Of the South Florida railroad
are injured to the extent of losing large part OF
the fall growth, on which the bloom comes, 80 tnat
the crop of 1856 will be largely reduced In tnat
region. Fourth, that pineapples In the same re-
gion together with guavaS and other tender tropl-
cal fruits. are killed to the ROOTS and VIII require
year TO recuperate Fifth, that early vegetables
have been badly damaged, but can be replaced,
the principal loss on them being the time and the
expense of planting, and the loss OF the extra
prices Of an early market Sixth, that the whole
spot money damage to the fruit and farm interests
OF the State will not exceed $2,OOO,OOO. The
trees are showing great recuperatlye power, ana
the joss, being widely distributed, Will be cOmpar-
atively easy to bear. Experienced growers are
not discouraged. The weather is now delightful.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. a, 1856.
7AMl11AMI Bpm 7PM IL M
Barometer 30.566 30.593 30.552 3O.6O3 3O.6l6
Therm0'r. l. 4.8 r O.5 19 - OF - O6
Dew Point -1O.2 T. 4.5 l-1O2 l. AZ - "a
Humidity. TIA $50 56.3 800 92.6
Wind. -. n N N N
Velocity. 3 10 -
Weather CLOUDY CLOUDY 1t SnwlC iLtSnw
Mean daily bar. 80. 578 Maximum ther.. 80
Mean daily ther.- 1.2 Minimum ther...- 5.6
Mean daily d'wpt.- z.6 Max. vel. wind. .15NW
Mean daily hum. .75.4 talprecip..... X
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
An insane Mother's Deed.

sCovINGToN, KY, Jan. 22.-Mrs George
Grovener, wife of Mr.. Grovener, tobacconist,
was found this morning drowned in els
tern at her home, holding in her arms the
body of her daughter Eva, aged three years.
1t is supposed the mother committed suicide
whila fnSaua
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-----------------
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
Indications for Portland and vicinity
Fair weather, slowly rising temperature, pre-
ceded early this morning by light snow.
Indications for New England today are
light local SHOWS in the morning, followed
by fair weather, slowly rising temperature,
winds generally shifting to easterly, and
falling barometer.
Cautionary signals from Wilmington to
Boston.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PnRrI. Me Ian %
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
TWO LIVES LOST.
Fatal Results of Fire in Manches-
ter NJ. n.

MANCHESTER, Jan. PA horrible affair
occurred on Cedar street shortly before mid
night, resulting in the suffocation OF MIS-
Thomas McHena and fatal burning OF Mrs
Michael J. Callahan. whose right side, 1act
and hand were burned to crisp, Inc Inc Cnf III )
broke out in Callahan's house, and Mrs. Cal
iahan's clothing ignited with the. above re
suits. The other woman was sntfocated DA
the smoke
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
Herr Szabo Gives tne NdTne OF
Subject of His Charges.
A Copenhagen official Sentenced to
Prison.

COPENHAGEN, Jan. M.-Herr Berg, vice
president of the Folkething, who was sem
fenced to six months imprisonment on Sep
tember 30th last, for being concerned in a
disturbance at polical meeting at Holste-
bro in Jutland and whose sentence was re-
Gently confirmed by the Danish supreme
court has been committed to prison.
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Mrs. Larrabee's Bondsmen.

BELFAST, Jan. 23.-The January term Of
the Supreme Court adjourned to-day after
a session of three weeks. The counsel for
Mrs Larrabee, who was convicted of man
slaughter, filed exceptions, and the case goes
to the law court. Mrs .Larrabee was released
on bail, three of her sons being bondsmen.
During the trial Everett Larrabee testified
for the defense He said that his wife's
mother assisted the prisoner at the birth OF
the child. The prisoner testified that she
never made any threats against the deceased
or had any reason for doing so. She said she
did not object to having doctor, but, on the
contrary, asked to have one sent for. The
prisoner said she had only an imperfect
knowledge of midwifery, and on this occa-
sion did the best she could, being assisted
by the deceased S mother and another woman.
Two physicians testified as experts, their
testimony being introduced to show that the
neglect or a part of it charged against the
prisoner was not considereu as neglect by
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
DoRMAN 3. EATON
Resigns His Position as cwiI:ServIce
Commissioner,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Dorman 3. Eaton,
civil service commissioner, today sent to the
President the following letter rendering his
racirpati0o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
A Division of the Senate Over the
hamilton County Cases.

CINCINNATI, O., Jan. 23.-In the Senate
yesterday, much excitement prevailed over
the majority and minority reports OF the
Hamilton county election cases. 1t ended in
a division of the body. There is a conflict
of authority. The Republican portion of the
Senate adjourned tilf this morning at 10
o'clock, instead of taking recess There
are virtually two Senates at the. present
time, each contending for authority. Inc
opposing sides were in caucus during the
afternoon yesterday.
The Republican members met at 10 o'clock
this morning. All the Democratic seats
were vacant The clerk not being present,
the president appointed Senator Ford to the
the Senate showing the Republican members
present An adjournment was then taken
till 10 o'clock Monday morning. The Demo-
cratic Senate adjourned until o'clock in the
afternoon of that day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
U. S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, |
In. 4

WAohlN0ION, y. ", Jdu. ~, looo'
Sir:--I beg very respectfully to tender you my
soner to take effect on the 9th day OF March next
My acceptance of the office, as you are well
aware, was accompanied with the declaration that
vices might be useful in connections with the pre-
paration of the annual report of the commission,
the giving Of any information which Congress
mightrequire and the new commissioners become
familiar with their duties. The political question
which seems to have been raised over my nomi-
nation, and which did not allow any earlier offer
Of my resignation, makes 1t proper for me to say
that when you nominated me you well knew. the
fact that was still an 2dherent of the Republican
party, as had been from its origin, In every
sense that was Republican when appointed q
Commissioner, either by President Grant or by
President Arthur, and have the honor Of bein
your obedielt servant, DQRMAN B. EATON.
70 the President,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
THE STATE.

A brig has been chartered by the New York
owners of the Roster mine of Castine to take
about 400 tons of low grade copper ore from their
premises to the refinery. After this cleaning
away,it Is expected the work of mining will be re-
Sumad
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MAINE E..
Verdict of one Dollar.

BANGOR, Jan. 23.-In the Supreme court,
in the case of George NJ. Harmon of New
Haven, Ct, against Hon. E. M. Stillwell,
fish and game commissioner, and George D.
Huntoon, game warden for Franklin county,
for $1,000, for malicious prosecution for kill
ing deer in close time at Rangeley lake, the
jury returned verdict for plaintiff for 81
dannanaS
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LATER.

COLUMBUS, Jan. 24.-The Republican por-
ton of the Senate will meet tomorrow fore
noon, and if they have quorum will take up
the Hamilton county contests The best
information te be had tonight is that none of
the Democratic members will be present to-
morrow morning, but will come in at A
D. M, when it is expected there will be a
parliamentary conflict and probably delays,
but no trouble of a serious kind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
lIenIi Maw post office EstabIished.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-Mr. Milliken has
secured the establishment of new post
Office to be called Grange in the town of Lin
colnyilie Me. Jason Hill has been appoint
ed postmaster.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

Maine Postmasters Appointed
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-These postmasters
have been appointed for Maine offices to-
day:
Rome-E. S. Phillips.
Bremen-Alonzo o. Butler.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
a Rurelar Arrested.

OXFORD, Jan. 23-Sheriff d. B. Stove of
New Hampshire came to Oxford Friday
night in search of a prisoner, by the name OF
VIM. Murray, who was arrested some time
ago for breaking and enteringa store at Con-
way, n H., but managed to escape from jail
by means of a cord-wood stick with
which he pried the bars of the window open.
Sheriff Stove procured the services of Sheriff
Chadbourne of Oxford, and by his prompt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
Doesn't Want to Look Old. i.

ROME, Jan. 23-The health of the Pope is
much improved. He was able not only to
attend to his serious avocations this week,
but even to give several sittings to young
Irish artist who is painting his portrait. He
told the painter the other morning that the por
trait was excellent. but made him look too
old. ''Take another look at me" said the
holy father. sam l not much younger than
that? Mon Dieu, it's true / have reached a
certain age, but you must not make an old
man of me"
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Lawrence Barrett Suffering from an
AbSceSS.

BosrON. Jan. 24--WhlIe the absceSs m
Lawrence Barrett's throat is not considered
dangerous, his physicians believe it will ;, bs .
Voice Voice for T two days more, and it has been de-
cided e tn therefore r to close the Globe Theatre
Monday and Tuesday nights No doubt
exists that Barrett will be able to reappear
on Wednesday.
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rnstantIv kiIled the Back soy.

CALAIS, Jan. 23.-Fred Smith, 13 years old,
"baclS boy" in the mule room of the cotton
mill, was almost instantly killed this after
noon. After he had finished cleaning the
machinery he was ordered about other duties
1t was supposed that he had gone, and the
machinery was started. He tried to pick up
something and was caught about the head
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NlhlIistIc Threatenlngs.

We are again threatened with a revival of
the old Nihilist scare. Rumors of discover
les of secret printing presses and revolution
airy agencies are again current. The Gar,
who had tardily plucked up courage to go
about among his subjects, has been advised
to take special precautions. The Nihilist
headquarters would seem, for the moment,
to be at Geneva.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
connIeteIx Pacified.

PARIS, Jan. 24-Advices from Hal PhoDg
say the whole of the Red river delta is COM
pletely pacified. Gen. de Courcy has left
Hal Phong for Hong Kong, en- route to
France
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-25
Foreign Notes.

The death is announced of Jean Baptiste
Proper Bressaut, distinguished French
actor.
Parnell has instructed the Nationalist
electors of Armagh to vote for the Liberal
candidate in the coming Parliamentary cleo
tion in that division.
A Montery, Mex, despatch says it is an
nounced that Gen. Trevino has been ap-
pointed Mexican minister to Spain and ex
President Gonzales minister to France.
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Disasters Reported.

LONDON, Jan. 22...The British bark Rose
of Sharon, Captain Evans, has been burned
at sea. Her crew were saved. The Rese of
Sharon arrived at Buenos Ayres, Nov 26,
from Montreal.
Part of the crew of the ship Frank N.
Thayer, from Manila for New York, before
reported burned at sea were saved.