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The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04
KNIGHTS OF LABOR
object to Paying the New Assess
ment of IS Cents.

CHICAGO. Dec, 3.-The Daily News this
morning says: The action Of the General
Assembly Of the Knights Of Labor in levy
ing an assessessment of % cents upon all
members of the order Is being commented
upon by leading local Knights A circular
issued by Powderly ordering collection OF
the assessment is being read in local assem-
blies. Several have decided to pay the
amount under protest, and others have con-
cluded 70 ignore the mandate for the pres
ent: Every assembly pays regular tax,
which Is accumulated in what is known as
the defence fund" In many cases, espec-
tally in mixed assemblies, large sums have
accrued. These assemblies object to being as
sessed when the money collected for ''de-
fence" purposes is lying idle in banks. Lo-
cal assemblies, and especially the stock
yards contingent, object most emphatically
TO the mandate claiming that Chicago and
the entire West has been wronged by the
general board, not only in the stock yards
strike but in the recent railroad strike on the
southwestern system. They claim that
Western Knight are being asked to support
Western strikes and are not only refused as
SiStanao arhan in fr.a.b1 LA - 4
eQpd in cass~ sntS = nsaS .ae gen
der financial aid.
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line from this city to that point. The display
of cautionary signals at Rockland viii be
discontinued. The change meets with great
favor among vessel owners and masters. 1t
is especially valuable to steamers plying on
this portion of the coast.
Steamer Penobscot FIoated.
Steamer Penobsc0t was foated and towed
to Atlantic wharf. Several feet Of her keel
was knocked off and has holes in planking.
She will repair temporarily here and proceed
to Boston. The total damage which is not
great is covered by insurance.
Not a Murder After All.
CHERRYFIELp, Dec. 3.-The report of the
murder at Beddington yesterday is not true.
The report originated in the fact that Nc
Laughlin and Dorr were discharged from
crew on account of fighting and the latter
passed the night in an unoccupied camp. Not
arriving home it was supposed Mclaughlin
had followed and KILLED him.
Election of Officers.
FARAIINGToN, Dec 3-The North Frank
lin Agricultural Society elected officers as
follows:
President-M. G. Kelley.
Vice Presidents-Joel Wilbur, ID. ID. GRAHAM,
Warren Hinds
Secretary-M. S. Kelley.
Treasurer and Collector-Frank II. Wilbur
Trustees-Thomas NJ. Kicker, w. p. Harris, nj.
w. Bean, John Il. Toothaker.
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Three Negroes Lynched.

CHICAGO, Dec. "A special to the Times
from Brennan, Texas, says that at an early
hour yesterday morning an armed mob came
to town, overpowered the jailor and took out
Shea Feldner, Alfred Jones and Ephraim
Jones, three of the negroes implicated in
the killing of Dewes Bolton on the night Of
the election, and lynched them. 1t was so
quickly done that the town was not aroused.
to tree in the morning. 1t was thought
that the feeling against the men had subsid
ed so that further trouble would not occur,
and Sheriff Deyer had brought them back
from Houston, whittier they had been sent
for safe keeping. There is no clue to any Of
the perpetrators. 1t is feared the unfortu-
nate occurrence will again cause race preju-
dice, and raise political excitementvery high.
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New corporatlons.

The Royal Arcanum Publishing Company
has been organized for the purpose Of pub
fishing periodicals and literature In the in
terest Of the Royal Arcanum Society, also
Of furnishing regalia for the same. The
ollowing are the officers:
President-John Haskell Butler.
Treasurer-Julius W. swain.
EDirect0rs-JOhn II. Butler, julius W. swain,
benjamin f. Spiman, Smith NJ. Lindsey and
Richard 5. Dickey.
Capital stock, 5000; paid in, $500.
The j. A. Folsom Metallic Harness Lug
Company has been organized for the purpose
of carrying on the business Of dealing In
harness hugs. The following are the officers;
Presldent-J Ango Folsom.
Treasurer-Edwin b. Sibly.
DreetoTs-J. A. Folsom, Edwin Silby and Fred
erick II. Temple
Capltal stock. 500. 900. mid i'm slnn.
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especially in the matter of improved docking

especially in the matter Of improved docking
facilities.
ESTIMATES, APPROPRIATIONS, AND ExPEN-
DITUREs.
The amount of the appropriations applica-
BILE to the current expenses Of the Navy for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1886, was
$14,050, ,10362, as follows:
In the adjustment of the accounts for the
fiscal year ending June 80 1886, and after
paying all liabilities for the year. it is beliey-
ed that there will be an unexpended balance
of from 100000 to $780, about one-half
Of which is pay Of the navy and pay Of the
Marine Corps. showing an expenditure of
about S13, 100000, or upwards Of 100000 less
than the appropriations. These amounts do
not include the expenditures for steel cruis-
ers and completion Of the d0uble-turreted
monitors.
OF the amount appropriated for the cur
rent expenses of the present fiscal year, there
mas mas been drawn from the treasury, after
deductlng sums refunded, from July / to
october 81, S3,698, ,603.94, or S5S7, ,160.45 less
than during the same period Of the past fis-
cal year.
For the first time in many years the ordi-
nary expenditures of the department have
been kept within the appropriations.
A statement Of these expenditures, with
the surplus or deficiencies at the end of each
year, shows the following results for the
past four years;
Year. Ordinary ex- Surplus bal nesc,ancv
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lucky several years ago. He was by the ia
nous Almont, and Gen. Tilton brought him
to Maine to improve our stock Of horses.
The Waterville Sentinel says G. II. Nelson
delivered in New York last week matched
pair Of blooded bay mares-Crawford Maid
and Crawford Girl-that be sold to parties
there at reported price Of $1,000 On his
return he sold the fine stallion Wedgewood,
Jr., and speedy mare for another handsome
sum. II is said that the sum total received
for the four horses was $1,000. He also had
big offer for the stations Nelson and Die
tator Chief, but not quite big enough. The
price that takes away Nelson is S15OOO
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GENERAL NEWS.

The total loss by the fire at Brockton,
Mass, was $222, 200; total insurance S146,-
900.
A grand reception was rendered Michael
Davitt at Newburyport, Mass, last night. A
number ef invited guests were present from
Boston and other places.
The bail of Fotherfngham. the Adams Ex-
press messenger, has beeh fixed at $4,000.
He will remain in Jail.
The Jennie Saxton case was continued at
Burlington, Vt, yesterday, but there were no
new developments.
There are serious forest fires. in South
Carolina, and much damage has been DONE
1t is reported that President Cleveland In
his message will recommend free sugar.
Homer Talkenbsrg, a tailor, has been fined
$1,000 for tampering with the McQuade jury
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Railroad Accident In Fairfield.

FAIRFIELD, Dec. 3.-The morning train
from Skowhegan was derailed at Fairfield by
damaged switch. The engine and tender
left the track. The mail car would
have been overturned if it had not
fallen against woodshed. Nobody was
hurt. In forty-fve minutes another train
was on the way with passengers, mail and
baggage, which speaks well for the Maine
Cpntra1
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FIRE RECORD.
Cotton Lighter Burned

New YORK, Dec. Sire broke out this
morning on the lighter Ino, which was re-
ceiving a cargo of cotton from the Charles
ton line dock, Pier 20, East river. She was
cnt adrift from the dock, so as to save the
thousands of bales of cotton stored there.
A fire boat succeeded in saving a little of the
cotton on the lighter-Sha- 295 bales of
cotton on board, which was being shipped ry
the Metropolitan Steamship Company to the
Nashua Manufacturing Company Of New
Hampshire. The loss is estimated at So, 600
on the cotton and $4,000 on the vessel; fully
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Diving bv lnches.

WEST RUTLAND, VT, Dec. 3.-Abe Bedo
while returning from funeral today was
struck by a switch engine and his leg crush
ed: He refused assistance, and with remark
able pluck crawled up to his boarding place
near by. he then refused to allow the leg
to be amputated or take opiates to relieve
his suffering, but is dying without uttering a
sign of agony.
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How the knights Of Labor Dictate.

Last Friday morning George II. Pishon
had four Frenehmen cutting wood for him.
He built them good warm camp and they
were comfortable and cOntented. A reprea-
sentative OF the Knights Of LABOR called on
Mr. Pishon and told him he must give tne
men a dollar cord or they could not WORK.
now lOahng. When he gets ready ne VIII
hire another crew, but lthey lwill Work Tor
precisely the same wages asthe men were re-
celying who struck.
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Hoof Prints.

f. G. Hastings of Newcastle has recently
sold the gray pacing horse, Aral, to parties
in Massachusetts,. for $500.
The Kentucky stallion Constellation, own
ed by Gen. w. S. Tilton. is at present in
charge of Mr.. II. E. Haley of Monroe. This
stallion was bought by Mr.. Tilton ia Ken
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Murdered by His wife.

HELENA, Ark, Dec. 3.-Particulars were
received today that on "Wednesday morning
had quarrel 1t the breakfast table with her
husband, Jackson Brown. The latter paid
but little attention to the occurrence and
while he was sitting fondling his child, his
wife got an ak and stepped behind him and
nearly severed his head from his body. She
made no attempt to escape.
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MINING EXCITEMENT.
Lead and Silver Mining Boom in the
Southwest.

HoT SPRINGS. Ark, Dec. 3.-Nearly every
available tract Of land within ten miles OF
Bear Mountain, fifteen miles west of here,
has been taken up and located under the
mining laws. Developments in lead and sill
yer mines Of this section have caused much
excitement. Reduction works are going up,
and the palmiest days Of the Western mining
excitement are being reproduced
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04

The Encampment at ST. Louis Be-
gins September 20.

ST. LOUIS, Dec 3-The executive council
Of the Grand Army OF the Republic, who
have been looking over the ground in con-
nection with the holding of their next en-
campment, express themselves as well salts
fed with the situati On and named September
2Sth next as the day for the meeting Of the
Grand Encampment in 1887.
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Resolutions by the w. c. T. U.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. Sat their convention to-
day members of the st. Louis District W. G.
I. U. adopted the following resolution:
Whereas, The newspapers report that Mrs.
Whitney wife Of the Secretary Of the Navy, not
long since gave dinner at which were present
eighteen ladies' including President Clevelands
young wife, but no gentlemen; and
Whereas the papers report that Course OF dif-
ferent alcoholic drinks we're served; therefore be
it
Resolved, That the w. c. t. U. of Missouri ex-
press their deep modification and regret that ladies
In their high social position should themselves set
this bad example TO the people OF this drink-dis-
eased country; and be IL further
Resolved That the secretary Of this convention
transmit copy of these resolutions to Mrs.
Cleveland.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04
Raaa Ball News.

w. E. Dilworth, formerly of the Brockton
base ball team has signed with Binghamton
club of New York for next season. He is
paid $500 month for six months. The
Binghamtons belong to the International
League. which is composed of six clubs in
New York, two in New Jersey and two in
ranada
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Similar to Many Maine Towns.

JASPER, Ind, Dec. "A FIRE at English,
Crawford county, yesterday morning, COM
menced in C0nrad's Hotel. A large store
adjoining the hotel burned next. The flames
then leaped across the street, and burned all
of the buildings on the west side, consisting
OF drug. dry goods and notion stores. milli-
shops of various kinds. The weather is in
tensely cold, and the town has no fire de-
nartmant
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Railroad Bridge Burned.

MILLER's FALLS, Mass, Dec. 3.-The
long wooden bridge of the New London &
Northern railroad, over Miller's river, was
burned at midnight The bridge, which was
of three spans, was about 800 feet long and
about 100 feet above the water Traffic will
be interrupted till temporary structure
can be put in place of the one destroyed.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04

BUENos AYREs, Dec. 3.-Seventeen new
cases Of cholera were reported in this city
yesterday, and nine deaths.
In Rosario "a new cases were reported and
25 deaths.
five deaths
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GREAT ANXIETY
Felt for the Vessels Out on the
Lakes.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-Anxiety in marine cir
cles about the safety of sail and steam yes
sells which were probably exposed to We'd
nesday nights fearful gale has been in
creased by their failure to appear at any port
or harbor of refuge, and some of them 1t is
feared have been lost.
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A largely attended meeting was held in
Skowhegan Monday afternoon to see il there
could not be better train service 70 aud from
that place. L. w. Weston, s. J. Walton, s.
90 to Portland and lay the matter before the
officers of the road.
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DOC WILSON
Gives Further Details to corroborate
His Story.
He Still Insists He 10 Son OF
Mr.. Moen.
a Sister Of Doc Says He Is the Son of
Jonas Wilson.
A Statement Of interest From VIII
sons Mother.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 3.-Mrs. Geo.
Rice of Uxbridge called with her husband at
the Gazette Office at noon to day. Mrs. Rice
Is the eldest daughter Of Jonas Wilson, and
some II years older than he Is. Mrs. Rice
has been pestered by reporters, but has
refused to talk, not caring to be mixed up in
any way with the matter, and fearing to be
misrepresented. All sensational reports
about her statements are without founda-
tion. She now comes forward of her own
accord, after reflection to tell what she
knew about Doc Wilson's parentage. Her
story was direct and to the point, and COM
pletely contradictory Of the story Of Wilson
that he was Moen's son. She was at home in
North Oxford when Levi was born and she
had watched him growing up as an infant
through childhood. He was son Of her
own parents without any question. He was
named after her uncle Levi Fessenden. Her
father died at Quaddie, Conn. She was
with him all through his illness. Levi was
also living at home. There never was any
death bed confession by her father as stated
by Levi. She knew Of Lewis suddenly be-
coming rich, but he never explained 1t TO
her She had received gifts from him but
only in a brotherly way. She never was
given anything for keeping any secret. She
thought he must be out Of his mind.
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ADAMS EXPRESS ROBBERY.
An Offer to Compromise with the
Company.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Dec. 3.-The Globe-Demo-
crat says this morning, that 1t has received a
letter from Jim Cummings, the Adams Ex-
press robber, which states he is tired Of be-
ing chased around the country by detectives
and promises to return $4,000 of the sum
stolen if they VIII let him go in peace.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME.
TERMs-Eight Dollars a Year. To mail sub-
scrbers. Seven Dollars Year, II paid In advance,
RATES OF ADyERTIsNG-0ne inch OF space
constitutes square"
D 5oper square, daily, first week; 75 cents per
tter; three insertions or less, 81 co. CON
ery other day after first week. so cents.
luare, three insertions or less, 10 cents
one ~ {, 81 90; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional
Under head OF "AMUsEMFNTs" and "AUcTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less. S1.5O.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at so. 80
year; II paid In advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MANE 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 70
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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A City Sued for SIS, 900.

DOVER, N. H, Dec S-George ]. Trask,
who was severely injured November 26, by
the falling of his horse and carriage over an
embankment on the Little North road, has
sued the city for $1,000, on the ground that
there was no proper fence.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04

Mexico can discount any other town In the
State In one thing Nena Richards, daughter
of j. W. Richards, aged only 14years, Is the
greatest hOrse-woman In the State. Tuesday
she was driving out with "four In hand"
taking younger sister to ride. The leaders
were lively colts that first saw igot with the
coming Of grass last spring, the pole horses
nave passed only one fun winter on this
mundane sphere, that Is, are yearlings. The
best part OF 1t all is that they move right on
''slick and asy" at good pace. Miss Rich
ards is good scholar,.w up in books, Is
fine looking young lady, small Of her age
and is as weil able to manage steers and OK
en- as she Is to manage horses. She Is also a
good marks-wOman, she's fox a few days
ago and crows and hawks give Mr., r.,Richards.
premises wide berth when they know that
Nena is around.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. A.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are fair weather and
stationary temperature.
The indications for New England are fair
weather, northwesterly winds, stationary
temperature.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 8, 1885,
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a blizzard in Vermont.

WATERBURY, Conn, Dec. "a severe
northwesterly blizzard has prevailed the past
"a hours There is foot Of snow on the
ground, with the thermometer o. below zero
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The snow-AIIey Case.

BARNsTABLE, Mass, Dec. 3.-The argu-
ments in the Snow-Alley case were con-
cluden this noon, and the case was given to
the jury at 1.10 O'clock.
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VxYANTED-Situatlon by young man IL
wv years of age, as assistant book-keeper or
clerk In a store. References given. Address w.
PRESS OFFICE. 30-1
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Mr.. Cephas Jaekman, postmaster at North
Madison, came near meeting with fatal ae-
ciden few days ago, while at work Ia the
woods. He was at work around the cart
when the horses started up, pinning his head
his ears in a shocking manner, says the SOM
erset Reporter.
The new telegraph line along the Somerset
Railway is now completed TO North Anson.
1t is to be used for railroad business only.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Cotton Diaper.

We have just received large lot Of
all widths Cotton Diaper, and sell this
lot out at retail at only so cents per
piece OF 10 yards Of narrow, and 55 cts.
for wider widths. Also Remnants
cents per yard.
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MAINE.

w. w. EIcHELBERGER,
Sergeant, Signal Corps. u. y. A.
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RocKLAND, Dec. 3-Burglars last night en-
tered the stores of c. Fl. Pendleton ana a.
c. Gay q Co.. obtaining small amount OF
money in the latter place. An arrest VIII
probably follow.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04

rENO LET-One good large square room W.T.
Il open CRATE and large closet, at 81. 90 a week;
and one side room suitable for a gentleman at
$l.00 week For particulars, enquire 106
PARK STREET. -30-1
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no LET'S rooms to let with b 20 So
n out. one large front room aIr <yh
Apply to 81 SPRING STREET. Ors
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ROOMS.

FESO h.ET-Two nice furnished rooms with fur
a. mace heat gas, water and closets, at No. %
Mllmot ST. also two very fine pianos at 11415
4
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ofirterest 10 Mariners.

Arrangements have been completed i0r a
display of cautionary weather signals at
White Head The New England Telephone
Company next week will begin to stretch
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04

"ANTED-Every man to know that our FL.
w ectric Belt with suspensory attachment
cures Varicocele, Nervous Debility and lost vigor
be sure and try them. Price "a. 20; sent by mail
ii. C. LESLIE, Gen. Agt, 453ls Congress street
Portland Maine 2b-1
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STORIES FROM TnE STATE.
Pittsaeld Advertiser.

Ii is said that a member-eleet Of the Maine
Legislature has prepared a bill to abolish
wills.
THE GREATEST HORSE WOMAN IN THE
STATE.
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VNANTED-Six thousand dollars at five per
w cent. for five years on real estate in Port
land. Gilt Edge security. For further particu-
lars enquire of o. ID. RICE, Psi Commercial st.
12-tf
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Mean daily bar. .29 ss4 Maximum ther.. 1876
Mean daily ther: .10.1 Minimum ther.... 80
Meanldaily hum. $40 Total .precip..... %
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A Fasting Frenchman.

Merlatti, who has now tasted 50 days, fell
today from extreme weakness. The commit
tee Of physicians which has been in attends
ance upon him during the long period of alb
stinence, advised him to terminate his fast,
which he refused to do. The physicians
thereupon declined TO take any further re-
sponsibility in the matter. but they will re-
main with the faster in case their profession
al services are needed.
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WANTED.

GIRL TO do general housework, who Is also
"A good cook. Apply at 10 PINE STREET,
hefWeen the hours of and . p, m. noYlOdu
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04

WANTED-Agents for the Miller Glass Tele-
w phone TransmiUter, by which cony ersation
can be distinctly heard at whisper. Easy to
sell and large profits. Sample sent post paid upon
receipt of one dollar. JAMES MILLER & CO.,
No. 4O7 Fort ST., West, Detroit, Mich. 25-3
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Appointments by the President.

The President has appointed Charles b.
Morton OF Maine to be Commissioner of
Navigation. Col. Morton resides at Angus
postmastership Of that city when Manley
was removed.
j. b. Caldwell of Indiana, to be Deputy
Second Auditor of the Treasury.
A: =. Lewis of Pennsylvania, to be Depu-
ty Fifth Auditor Of the Treasury.
Hugh A. Haralzen Of Georgia, to be Depu-
ty Auditor Of the Treasury, for the Post
Office Department
John McCaffery, to be Collector of Gus
toms for the District of Alaska.
John Cousins, to be Collector Of Customs
for the District of Kenuebunk Me
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The French Cabinet.

The Cabinet will meet tomorrow. IL is be-
lieved that President Grevy is averse to dis
solving the ministry, and will ask NJ. De
Freycinet TO reform the Cabinet. Nj. Sar-
rien Develle and Goblet win probably insist
on retiring.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04

A new gsteamer Is to be put into Moose
head Lake to take the place OF the Twilight.
The new steamer will be seventy feet long,
eleven and one-half feet wide and five feet
deep. She will be built at Greenville and
the Twihght's boiler and some Of her ma
chinery will be placed in her. She will b
made the fastest steamer on the lake II posi-
Bile. Captain f. II. Hopkins Of Bangor vii
build her.
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FROM BOSTON.
a Failure.
a Meeting of Creditors.

RosToN, Dec 5.-Julius Addison, dealer
in dry goods, ETC., 70 Cross street, has failed
with liabilities of Sl3.5OO
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04

A meeting of the creditors Of the Eagle
Clothing House, Concord, N. H., held here
to-day, voted to accept the concerns offer Of
40 cents on the 81.