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The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Lecture by Deputy Collector smith.

Deputy Collector Lewis b. Smith Iectured
Yesterday afternoon before the students Of
Gray's Business College on ''the Customs
Service" In opening he said:
II does not enter into any part OF my pur-
pose In reading this paper on the Customs
Sefiitc. to awaken In you desire 10 enter
the seTtii as an officer or an emplo.e. do
not say that an ambition 10 serve In public
stations Is not laudable one that positions
and fairly remuneratiye, but do say, that
the uncertainties Of tenure; unrest born OF
the opportunities Of the "OHfs" for the
places and positions Of the Ems" the severe
~ routine character OF the service, requiring
as as rule, an application to single line Of
thought,and action In a single channel, there
Dy when the removal Is made the incumbent
hnds ne has acquired habits that unfit him to
readily enter into and perform successfully
duties and service In the ordinary business
OF hfe,more than counter balance the advan-
tages and the young man OF woman who
seeks and obtains employment In the public
service Is making q mistake that In later
years they Will deeply regret. Young gen
tlemen my advice 10 you Is do not seek or ae-
cept an Office In the public service as a means
OF support. at least until all other means and
resources have been exhausted.
The main part OF the lecture related to a
description Of the business transacted at the
Olthillu cuSSoh hOuSc snu was ltpctiLtOA
Of the lecture delivered before the Mechanic
Association in 1888. In closing Mr.. Smith
said:
And now pardon personal reference. It
has been my province to hold Office In the
service have spoken Of, under more sue
eessive commissions and serving q larger
number Of collectors than has fallen to any
other officer living Of the same grade. Dur
Ing my term OF service two collectors have
died while in oftie, one retired at the close Of
third term and one was suspended. But
at no time within the period Of my service
has collector resigned.
As in all the pursuits Of life method and
courtesy are essential elements for success
indeed no capital ensures more certain and
prontaDle return-so gentlemen my closing
words to you Is follow whatever calling YOU
may choose for your life work methodically,
apply It courteously and success will as sure
ly be attained as the day succeeds the night.
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the STATE.

ANDRoscoeeIN COUNTY.
Lewiston Is to have big sleighing carni-
val Prominent gentlemen have been Sc
ieeted for rallying committee.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
letter from South Presque Isle. directed
.Ss 70 San5a glaIs, Washington. ID. q, passed
A few days ago a lumberman who was
coming out of the woods In Hersey, was
treed by an angry moose.
KENSEBEc COUNTY.
Mary l.. Brann, who fell over wall at the
foot OF Cushn0c street, Augusta, recently.
has applied to the City Government for $4,000
damages.
A permanent temperance alliance has bean
formed at Augusta with these officers: Pres
ldent, yonn l.; Stevens vice presidents, II.
Fogg; treasurer, \. NJ. Fogler.
A loan and building association win be or
ganized in Gardiner soon.
KNOX COUNTY.
Captain Stephen r. Babbldge formerly of
Rockland, Is now captain Of the United
States steamer Gen. Wright. engaged at
present In working on government Improve
ments In Yaquina Bay. Capt. Babbidge's
home Is now In Newport, Benton county.
Oregon.
Great anxiety Is felt concerning the fate OF
Captain Swansy Gross OF Deer Isle. Capt.
Gross has been winter fishing for Holsters al
Isle au Haut. Saturday, December 4th. be
went out In his dory to haul his traps, and
nothing has been heard from him since
Mr.. II. M. Lord, formerly Of the Sentinel,
assumed editorial control Of the Rockland
Courier Gazette this week. He Is Just the
Ter, Jr.
r. Fred Crie d Co. Of Rocland are fitting
out the schooner Oracle Young Of Martini.
Gus, for trip to the Grand Banks for hall
put. ms Is the first venture OF this kind
will go.
Capt. George Jameson of Reckland, has
withdrawn his vessel. the Gen. Albert Ames.
from the National Association, making one
OF only four vessels out Of 1000 that have
withdrawn since November lst, two OF these
being l engaged wholly IN the foreign trade.
Morse 4 Co. Of Bath, have pledged eleven
vessels TO the Association, aggregating 5000
tons register, says the Courier Gazette.
PESoBscor COUNTY.
One Of the Penobscot Ice fields was exam
ined Tuesday morning, and It was found
that there were two inches Of fine clear ice,
Tour inches or nearly OF practically dissolved
snow, and two inches Of crust.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Machias Union says they are talking
- ~ sSNSb6~A 9AA0O ~ AtbSts
In the Machias district during the last
year there have been built four schooners, Of
an aggregate net tonnage Of 76s.0S.
YORK COUNTY.
Mr. Geo. II. Dow found gold ring in the
stomach Of cow he was cleaning at j. q.
Weymouth's abattoir, Saco, Saturday.
Owen Wentworth Of Kennebunk, and
Joseph Wells Of Wells. are about TO erect a
hotel on Spiuney Hin. IL is TO be about rs
feet long by 30 feet wide, four stories high,
Journal
Lyman II. Merrill, who several months
past has been assisting Rev. A. w. Snyder
In the two Episcopal parishes Of Biddeford
and Saco, was ordained deacon In Christ
church, Biddeford, Sunday. says the Maine
by Rev. A. w. Snyder, pastor Of the church.
and c. t. Ogden Of Woodford's, general mis-
sionary Of the Diocese OF Maine.
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The Scramble for Places In the
Waldoboro District.

There are large number of candidates for
positions as deputies under Collector Moore
OF Thomaston. The Rockland Courier
Gazette enumerates: A. /. Mathcr and
Captains Weston w. Gregory and ii. J.
Jewett, and A. NJ. Wood and J. Z. Doherty
of Rockland, ID. p. Rose and w. L. vlnal OF
Thomaston. Whitney Long and Aaron Watts
Of st, George, w. A. Richards and Everett
Harrington OF Waldoboro, and g. s. Berry,
Alexander Farnum and Uriah W. Woodland !.
OF Damariscotta.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
woRcEsrER & Nashua.


The annual report Of the directors Of the
worcester & Nashua Railroad to the stock
holders states that Jan. ist the cash assets Of
the company will be some s2o9. .9S1, with la
bilities Of S13S,654; leaving a balance Of
sn,326 The report says:
After having issued S275,0O0 bonds 10
take the place Of the same amount Of Ave
per cent bonds due May 1, 1887. at four per
Will be as follows
Interest on bonds ......................g 7sTso
Six per cent dividends on stock ......... 1914
s2e2, ,so4
Annual rental. ........................2 10000
This can easily be provided for from bal
ance Of cash on hand until bonds falling due
IN 1898, 1854 and 1895 are refunded Should
these bonds sell at the same price as those
SO lar refunded, You would have surplus
OF from $4,000 to $4,000 In your treasury"
at w Sns annual meeting Of the stockhoders
ors were elected: Charles A. Sinclair Of
portsmouth, N. H., John A. Spaulding OF
Nashua, n. H., u. B. Stoddard Of Worcester,
Mass, George Q. Lord Of Newton, Mass,
Frank Tdot Jones of Of Portsmouth, \. H., James
OF Nashua, y. H., George w. Armstrong of
Brookline, Mass, Charles Holman OF Nash
ua, N. II. At subsequent meeting Of the
directors, Charles A. Sinclair was reelected
president, and I. w. Hammond OF Worces-
ter treasurer and clerk.
NOTES.
Detective Heald has arrested the fellow
who has teen placing distractions on the
Maine Central track In Farmingdale. He
has obstructed the track nine times within q
year. Mr.. Heald pronounces him crank
The first assessment Of 10 per cent on the
stock Of the York Harbor & Beach railroad
has been ordered by the directors.
Tho ntntcmcnt of the Rvnr, watert0mu q
Ogdensburg railroad for October, including
the Utica Il Black River railroad for both
years, shows gross earnings S25S,571, an In
crease OF S40,771; net earnings, Si28,162, an
increase Of $3l,445 as compared with last
year.
The despatehing department Of the West
ern Division Of the Boston & Maine railroad
viii be open for business at all hours. Mr.
Charles Green, Of Maiden, has been appoint
ed assistant train dispatcher. Heretofore
night despatching has been done from the
Eastern Division office.
The Gardiner Home Journal Is talking OF a
narrow gauge railroad from Plttston 10 To-
gus.
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FROM NEW YORK.
Gets $3.50.

New YORK. Dec. 22.-The jury in the
suit OF James w. Seymour, the broker,
against Pierre LOrillard, concerning the sale
Of the steam yacht Rahda, which was
brought to recover $4,000 damages on ac-
count on breach of guarantee, eompFo-
missed todry on a verdict and gave Mr.. Sey-
mour $3.50. Mr.. Seymour claimed that Mr.
Lorillard had guaranteed the vessel TO be
sound and seaworthy, while such was not
antee had h,san given
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Movement Against Imported Labor.

READING, Pa, Dec. 22.-The Boiler Max
ers International Union adjourned this eve
cisco shipbuilder who is to build cruisers for
the government has taken steps TO imnort
labor from Europe The petition will he
sent to the Secretary of the Navy, PROTESTING
against the action and all Congressmen win
be petttioned to pass law requiring that The
cruisers be built by American labor. '''0
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a Bishops Duty to Restrain Re-
formers

Bishop Device of the Catholic diocese Of
Limerick replying, yesterday, to an address
from the Limerick corporation, said he
thought 1t was his duty to restrain the ardor
OF refOrmers not to stimulate them.
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CATION was also present from the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery Company.
In addition to flowers sent by friends, the
room in which the services were held was
suitably decorated with festoons Of ever
green and smi!aN hung from chandeliers,
and with tropical plants In the windows.
The largest OF the floral offerings was that Of
the guests of the Quincy House. model of
high.
The remains were taken to Forest Hill
Cemetery for interment. The services were
conducted by Rev. Minot j. Savage. The
pail bearers were Ex-Governor Frederick
Smyth, +. A. Kimball, III. Il. Chamberlln,
Geo. w. Armstrong, f. A. Loring, Mr.. Il. j.
Amsden and n. G. Curtis Of Boston.
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Remembering the FatherIand.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 22.-The New England
Saciety of this city gave its usual banquet
and supper at the Southern Hotel last night,
and large number of the sons of New Eng
fathers. fathers VI The he programme after slipper was
of purely social and historical character,
and consisted of speeches and songs refer
ring especially to the days of their boyhood
and the living force of the New England
were Senator VIM. M. Evarts, ex-senator
John B. Henderson and others.
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Washjngton Monument.

The joint commission charged with the
construction of the Washington monument,
of which President Cleveland is ex-officio
president, met at the White House today and
completion to have it pass into other hands.
Congress will, therefore, be asked to dis
charge the commission, put the monument in
the care Of the Secretary of War, and pro-
vide means for extending the terraces, build
ing an elevator in the shaft and protecting
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steamer of the Morgan Line Ashore

RocKPoRT, Tex, Dec. 22.-Steamship Ar
kansas, while attempting to cross the bar at
$50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon, was driven
by the high wind and breakers, on to the
asts on the st. Joe side of the channel,
where she now lies in dangerous positi on.
A courier has been sent TO Corpus Christi
for lighters and laborers. Capt. Farwell
says his vessel will be all right provided the
sea does not increase. The Arkansas be-
longs TO the Morgan Line.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23

PARIS, Dec. ON. De Lesseps attended
banquet, last evening. and in the course of
a speech stated that 1877 500, 600 francs 1927,
100000 were, still needed to complete the
Panama canal
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTS" and "AUCTIoN
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year; II paid in advance, $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has a large circulation in every
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Address all communications TO
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United States Commerce with Cuba.

MADRID, Dee. ga red book has been
issued giving an account Of negotiations
with the United States relating to Cuban
commerce. 1t is stated in the book that de-
lay in concluding the convention is due to
the fact that the United States government
wants exclusive privileges to the prejudice
Of English and other interests. Senior Moret,
as Minister of Foreign Affairs, is opposed to
granting exclusive privileges to the United
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
The Telegraph Monopoly on Pacific
Roads,

The House Committee on Post Offices and
Post Roads, with bare quorum present this
morning amended in some unimportant mar.
tieuiars the Warner bill, breaking up the
on the subsidized Pacific Railroads. and an
thorized Mr.. Warner to report the bin To fhe
House, which he will endeavor to do hefore
the adjournment for the Christmas recess
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
A Prize Fight Bagsed by Police.

,Sames Burke Of Jersey and Alexander
Masters of Brooklyn, while engaged In a
prize fight on Staten Island, were inter-
rupted by the. police this morning, who ar
rested the principals, seconds, referee and
2S Of the spectators
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
County commissioners Report.

AUGUSTA, Dec 22.-The County Commits
sioners appraised the land belonging to
Frazier Gilman, selected for the site of the
railroad shops in Wateryille, and condemned
by the County Commissioners at $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23

BUENos AyREs, Dec. 22-Telegrams from
Cordova announced 35 cases of cholera yes
terday and 10 deaths In Mendosea there
are 80 cases daily and the number Of deaths
are increasing. In this city during the past
Is hours there were 80 cases and % deaths.
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A Great Trottlng Race arranged.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ga great, trot-
Wilkes for 5000 side was arranged this
evening between the owners of these horses.
Inc race will take place in this city April =
ana VIII be best three in five 70 harness..
Flye thousand dollars have been posted rs
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caucus of RepubIIcan SENATORS.

There is a report in circulation to the
effect that caucus of the committee Of Re-
publican Senators acting under the instruc-
tions of the caucus will meet a similar COM
mittee representing the Republicans of the
House some time during the holiday recess
to consider the course of procedure with re-
gard to the tariff
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23

Our stock of Gents Furnishing Goods
is complete in all branches. In Under
wear our line is the most extensive to be
found east of Boston. 1t comprises Silk,
Balbriggan, in plain and fancy, Nor.
ley's London Goods, Camers Hair. in
plain and stripe, Congress Chest Shield,
Shirts & Houses Double Seated Draw
ers. Underwear from soc to $15 piece.
Purchasers will find it to their advan-
tage to examine our stock before buying
elsewhere.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
FIRE RECORD.
Large Fire in oskaIoosa, la.

Dies MONIES, Ia, Dec. pa fire, which
is still raging, broke out at 0skaloosa, in the
postoffiee, early this morning. The post
office, Times building, with all its contents,
Baums bakery, Henry's large furniture
store, the opera house and three adjoining
buildings have been totally destroyed, with
total loss. The mail coming TO the once last
night is supposed to have been entirely con-
sumed.
The aggregate loss by the Oskaloosa fire
this morning is SEQ, 900; insured $28,0O0.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
At Marlboro. Mass.

MARLBORO, Mass, Dec. 22-Last eve
ming the block Of l.. Lacouture on Lincoln
street, was damaged by fire. Loss on build
ing $500; insurance 5000.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
The Walking Match.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.-Following Is
the score Of the walking match at IL o'clock,
the close Of the third day:
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the WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are light snow and rain,
followed by fair weather, slightly colder.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. %, 1886.
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% sse-w1rH SUPPLEMENT-

the structure in various ways. Babcolx Lake
near the base Of the monument Is to be filled
up to prevent injury to the foundation of the
shaft.
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XLlXth CONGRESS-.SECOND SESSION.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %

WASHINGTON, w Dec. %.
MIR. Edmunds, from the committee on for
eeign relations, reported bill to provide for
the execution of Article Of the treaty with
China on the subject of the opium traffic.
and gave notice that he would ask for its
holidays.
Mr.. Blair, from the committee on pen
slons, reported bill to amend the laws re-
latlng TO the pensions calendar.
Mr.. Hoar offered resolution directing the
committee on commerce to report on the
river and harbor bill as to each public work
for which the appropriation is made, the
facts which render such an appropriation
advisable, and the national Importance and
condition of the work if begun.
A resolution was introduced by Mr.. Dawes
ON the. second day of the present session, in
structing the committee on finance to inquire
into and report what specific reductions can
be made in customs duties and internal taxes
that will reduce taxes to the necessary and
economical expenses of the government
without impairing the prosperity of home
industries or the compensation of home
labor. This was taken up and adopted.
At 1875 the Senate adjourned until Tues
day, the 4th of January
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Maine State Grange.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 22.-The second days ses-
sion of the State Grange opened at 9.45
o'clock. The committee ON credentials re-
ported 113 Oranges, represented by 17S dele
gates. Worthy Master Robie announced the
committees.
A congratulatory telegram was received
from the Massachusetts State Grange in ses-
sicn at Worcester, and one sent in return
Fraternal regards were also forwarded to the
New Hampshire State Grange.
AT the afternoon meeting the committee on
education responded, recommending the
abolishment of the district system of schools.
Considerable discussion arose and the report
was tabled.
The Grange elected two members of the
executive committee to terms of office, T. B.
Hunter and J.W.Lang's having expired, and
S. B. Higgins of Orrington, chosen in place
Of Hunter, and ]. W. Lang was reelected.
Mr.. L. X. Litchfeld, chairman of the com
mittee on the good of the order was reported.
AT the evening session of the State Grange
National Lecturer Mortimer Whitehead was
presented with an elegant silver service, the
Christmas present Of the Grange. The re-
port of the committee on constitution and
bylaws was presented
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The Interstate Commerce Bill.

The supporters of the Interstate COM
merce bill expect that it will pass the Senate
and there can be no doubt that it will pass
the Democratic side Of the Senate, and it is
claimed that only the following Democratic
Senators will vote against the bill: Brown
of Georgia, Mcpherson of New Jersey, Cam
den of West Virginia, German of Maryland,
saGes S have been received % from T Iondon e Ant Ant
werp and other points from holders of Amer
lean railroad bonds inquiring as to the prob
ability Of the passages of the bill. One
prominent New York member who received
such an inquiry cabled the reply that he did
present shape would be agreed to by the
Senate.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
A Cause of Rejoicing.

DUBLIN, Dec. 22.-Four evieted farmers at
Tinkalla, near Carrick-on-Suir, have reoc-
cupied their holdings under an agreement Of
fifteen years purchase. Their reinstate-
ment has caused much rejoicing.
The Nation advises tenants, II the plan of
campaign should result in a failure, to keep
their rent money themselves. st is an essen
t.al e. condition Of VICTORY says the Nation,
tnat the tenants shall not pay back rents
because their refusal to do so will abolish
landlordism in Ireland y
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Mean daily bar. 80. .253 Maximum ther... s6.8
Mean daily ther..3l.9 Minimum ther.. ....24.4
Mean daily hum. 800 Total precip..... o
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
tDec. %, 1885, 1000 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
at all stations.
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Etiquette at Court.

BERLIN, Dec. %. Herr Won Mohl, form
erly consul at St. Petersburg, has been ap-
pointed master Of ceremonies at the court Of
Japan. the Japanese emperor having
adopted the etiquette Of the Prussian court.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
Mcouade's Case Put Owe


The arguments in the McQuade case have
gone over until Tuesday.
The New York and New England
Railroad.
A meeting Of the executive committee of
the New York and New England Railroad
Company was held today William p. Shinn
was elected vice president and will also at
tend to the duties Of general manager.
Rev. Mr. McCIynn's Case.
A number of the friends Of Rev. Mr..
MeGlynn deny the published statements
that he has been transferred to an obscure
country parish. One Of the assistant priests
at the residence of Archbishop C0rrigan
tonight said that the case was out Of the
archbishep's hands and would be settled by
propaganda.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-23
HOUSE.

On motion Of Mr.. Boutelle of Maine the
Senate bill was passed for the sale OF the
present public building lot at Eastport, Me-.
and the purchase of new site and the cree
tion OF new building thereon.
Mr.. Barnes of Georgia made an argument
IN opposition to the bill by an urgent appeal
In behalf of good faith towards the Indians
and OF the maintenance of the national
honor by the government
Mr.. Springer of Illinois, in advocating the
bill, stated that he was not surprised at the
gentleman from Georgia appealing for good
faith toward the Indians, and especially
towards the Cherokees. If any gentleman
should appeal for good faith toward
the Cherokees it should be the
gentleman from Georgia The Cherokees
had formerly resided in that State, and the
ancestors of the gentleman's constituents,
after having broken faith with them. had
driven them from the State at the point of
the bayonet.
Mr.. Barnes-lt is unfair in the gentleman
to make an attack ON my State What he
has said is untrue, and even IL it were true
1t would show that l have improved upon
my ancestry and he has degenerated from
his: Laughter and applause.)
MT Springer expressed his qualification at
hearing THAT the gcntiemsn.-had- -impraved
upon his ancestors; otherwise he never
would have known it.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Springer's re-
marks the Bcommittee rose and the matter
went over, and the House at $3.50 O'clock
adjourned until January 4th