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The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
A GREAT SNOW STORM
Which Extends over an Area from
Maine to North Carolina.
The Mercury Drops TO 25 Degrees
Below Zero In Vermont.
a Fall of Ten inches Of Snow In Ala
bama.
Great Damage to Shipping Feared
Along the Maine Coast.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The first snow
Of the season began falling about o'clock
yesterday, and continued for more than "a
hours, covering the ground to a depth Of
i've inches. Seighing in the city is good.
The signal office reports a snow storm pre-
valling over wide area and that snow Is
still falling at intervals tonight along the
Atlantic coast from Maine TO North Caro-
lima.
WATERBURY,, Vt, Dec. 5.-The thermom-
eter was 20' below zero in this place Sunday
morning.
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, Dec. 5.-The ther-
mometer was from 25 TO 80 degrees below
this morning and below at noon.
MONTPELIER, Dec. 5.-The Thermometer
here this morning registered 20o to 25o below
zero, and at Barre 27'. The temperature did
not go above zero all day, but is mOderating
some now, with every indication Of asnow
storm.
SANDWICH, Mass, Dec. IA heavy north
easterly snow storm, accompanied by a
strong wind, has prevailed on Cape Cod
since 9 o'clock this morning. AT O'Clock,
from to 10 inches Of snow had fallen, and
in some localities had drifted badly. The
wind Is increasing In velocity, and r. gular
blizzard Is apDrehended. II must be blind
ing for mariners, and undoubtedly many
wrecks will be the result.
MONTGOMERY. Ala, Dec. 5.--Ten inches
Of snow has fallen here today Ii is the larg
est and heaviest snow fall ever known in
Alabama.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec. 5.-The first
snow storm of the season fell today, there
being nearly foot on level. A horse car
on Elm street, in coming down steep grade,
became unmanageable on account Of the Ice.
The driver unhitched his horses and jumped
of, leaving the passengers 70 their ia g. A
boy named Carter jumped off and was quite
badly injured internally, and a woman had a
wrist broken. The car turned into Sixth
street and was uninjured.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
The Session Of Congress.

Inc second session OF the FOrty-nlnth
Congress will begin tomorrow at noon with
the usual prelminaries. After the Presi-
dents message has been received and read,
the death OF Senator Pike will be formally
announced IN the Senate, and the death Of
Representatives Beach and Arn0t In the
House, when both branches will adjourn out
OF respect. The legislative business Of the
session will begin Tuesday
The Senate unfinished business Is the
vetoed private pension bill, reported from
the pensions committee with recommenda-
ton that il override the veto the Pacific
railroad funding bill is the first special order.
Senator Platts resolution for the consdera-
tl0n OF executive nominations in open ses-
sion Is the special order for Wednesday. An
early agreement by the conferees on the in
ter-state commerce bill is expected, but its
consideration will not be pushed till next
week.
The unfinished business for the morning
hour IN the House is the bill to indemnify
the Chinese sufferers by the Rock Springs
massacre. Following this Is the Hennepin
Canal bill. A privileged report may be PIE
sented by the conferees on the forti6cation
appropriation bill, which failed of enact
ment last session through disagreement of
the conferees, in which event a new confer
ence win be ordered. The appropriation
committee has made such progress with the
sundry civil appropriation bill that it can
probably be reported about the middle of the
week. Several measures Of interest were
made continuing the special orders at the
last session, and may be called up at any
time If the House Is so disposed. They are
the free ship, electoral count, Pacific rail-
road funding. the Washington, Dakota and
Oklahoma territorial admission, end the
army reorganization bills.
The President Better.
The President is reported to be better to-
night.
Annual Report Of the Secretary Of
War.
The expenditures Of appropriations under
direction Of the Secretary Of War, by requi-
stion upon the Treasury, during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1886, was S36, $3.50, ,903. 80.
The Lieutenant General reports the army
at the date of the last consolidated returns,
to consist OF 2,l02 officers and 23,046 enlisted
men.
During the year the army and the coun-
try have been called to mourn the death of
Major General Hancock He was brave
and accomplished soldier, who served with
great distinction in two wars, and was
thanked by Congress for his gallant. meri-
torious, and conspicuous share in the great
and decisive victory at Gettysburg. He also
had in full measure the respect and love of
all his countrymen.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
A HEAVY FAILURE.
a. p. Martin & Co. Fall for over
s4oo, 900.

Boston, Dec. 4-The firm of A. p. Martin
& Co. of Boston has failed. The senior
member of the firm is Gvn. Augustus T.. Mar
tin, ex-Mayor Ot Boston, who during the war
commanded a brigade of light artillery and
who Is one OF the most prominent business
men in New England. The firm carried on
wholesale and commission boot and shoe
business, and their business was probably
the most extensive of the kind in New Eng
land. The liabilities will now exceed $780,
600, with assets considerably less. The firm
has assigned for the benefit of their creditors
to Edward L. Pickard of the firm Of n. w.
Rice II Co. The announcement Of the failure
created a great sensation throughout the
city, although the assignment was made so
late in the day that il had no effect upon
general business. On all sides were heard
expressions nf astonishment among business
men. The nfnl practically stood AZ thc-teasi
Of business houses in the city and enjoyed
unlimited credit. After the failure became
known, Gen. Martin received numerous
offers Of assistance from business friends,
but declined them all, saying he preferred TO
turn everything over to his creditors ~lthOut
reserve AMI have the business wound up.
Mr.. Martin feels his loss very keenly and is
nearly prOstrated.
In an interview tonight he stated the
primary cause of the failure was the de-
mands Of the employees in the factories at
Hudson, Of which the firm operated three,
one employing 500 hands and the others 100
hands each. The employees are members OF
the Knights of Labor and had demanded
more wages than the firm could afford to
pay, as there had been depression In the
boot and shoe trade for over three years, he
said, notwithstanding which the firm had
kept its factories running at full capacity,
preferring TO accumulate the present enOr-
nous stock rather than to suspend operations
and throw large number OF operatives out
Of employment.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
Deserted Her Child.

LOWELL, Dec. About o'clock Friday
afternoon a richly attired young woman
called at the residence Of Mrs. Reuben SAILS,
No. 43 Fletcher street. bearing in her arms a
male child about year old. She informed
Mrs. SAILS that she was on her way to a furn-
iture establishment, and feeling weak re-
quested permission to rest herself. This
was readily granted, ana her request that
Mrs. SAILS care for the child until she re-
turned from Kimball's furniture establish
ment in an adjoining street, was received
with favor, although Mrs. SAILS thought it
rather singular for the mother to place so
much confidence in stranger. The child
was also richly attired, aud the general ap-
pearance of mother and child gave evidence
they were not suffering for want of the good
things of life. Since leaving the house the
mother has not returned for her child, and
Mr.. and Mr.. SAILS, who are childless, will
probably adopt the infant. That the mother
does nOt.intend to return was shown by the
fact that about 10 o'clock last evening their
door bell was rung. On going to the door
Mr. SAILS found a cradle and all the clothing
healthy infant will need for some years.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
NO EVIDENCES OF INSANITY.
Mental Status to Physicians.
His Sister and Her Husband Say He
Is Moen's Son.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 4.-Levi Wilson
was seen at his home, 256 Benefit street, this
morning. He appeared careworn. and said
he had been travelling most of the night
previous, and hat he had just returned.
When questioned concerning Mr.. Moen's re-
ported action on insanity charges, Mr.Wilson
said Il am willing to go before any board
of physicians in this city. | am not insane,
and Mr. Moen will have a hard time to
prove me so. Further l do not care to talk. /"
Mr.. Wilson was entirely self-possessed and
spoke in an intelligent manner. Outward
indications do not show any loss of mental
power. He was as calm as ever.
PROVIDENCE, r. L., Dec 5-"Doc" Wilson
brought into the Journal Office two affidavits
from Marinda and jeremiah Young of Dan
ielsonville, Conn, sworn to before Jsseph
w Stone, justice of the peace, and declaring
they were present three weeks before Jonas
wilson's death and heard him make the
statement alleged by the Doctor, that Levi
was Philip l.. M0en's son. Marinda is Will
sons sister, and jeremiah her husband.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
PRICE THREE CENTS.

Vassalboro, Oldtown, Waterville. Danyills
Junction, AnnabessaeOOk and Ellsworth
Falls; at Portland a new wooden engins
house, containing eleven stalls, has been
erected the old engine house and the 0ia
Portland and Kennebee passenger station
have been removed, and new Offices ana on
rooms for foreman Of locomotive shop anu
for foreman Of ear repair shop, have been
built; the new station at Congress street mas
been enlarged, new awnings built, the AZ
Proach has been paved and thu platforms
have been extended
The number Of passengers from Portland
the past year was 63.72i, with SI6,62yW
earnings; from Boston and Maine transfer,
5,2O7, for S6,52043 9,3l4 from Congress
street, for S11, ,934.O2; 1888 from WoodfOrds 4
for S6,081.52. The amount Of freight OUT Ok
Portland and WOOdfOrds was 1872 tons
for S243, ,367.5O The road has been operated
during the year with n reasonable degree OL
success, towards which result the interest,"
and faithfuness OF our employees hays
largely Contributed. and for this the thanks
VI the company are due them.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
SHOT DOWN TO THE WATER.
Michael Hess Jumps from Brooklyn
Bridge for s25 and Suit Of Clothes.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Michael j. Hess, a
laborer, created sensation here today by
jumping from the East River bridge to the
water below for wager Of S25.
This morning, at $50, Hess mounted a
truck and started over the bridge from the
New York side. As the truck passed the
New York tower, about a. M, Hess alight-
ed, mounted the rail and jumped off. His
body stiffened out and shot down to the water,
striking with splash which threw the water
ten feet high. In a few seconds Hess arose
to the surface ana was picked up by friend
who was waiting in boat. Hess was con-
scious.
He was rowed ashore. carried TO a saloon
and stimulants were poured down his throat.
He revived from the shock and said that in
the period between leaving tbe bridge and
striking the water he was not conscious.
Hess left the saloon and walked through the
streets in his wet clothes to his house. lie
drank more whiskey and got into bed very
drunk. He is now doing well. He won the
bet, and besides, win be presented with a
new suit of clothes.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
Henry George in Boston.

BosToN, Dec. 5.-Last night was great
one tor the Labor party Of Boston. Henry
George, the we'll known and far-famed friend
of the wOrkingman was here, and IN elo-
quent and foTcible language did he speak IN
favor Of candidate Mcneil. and argue that
the rights for which the laboring men were
contending were proper and Just. The dis
tinguished labor reforner spoke first at sum
ner Hall, East Boston, aud afterwards at
Faneuil Hall, being received with a grand
aud hearty welcome at each place. HIS re,
his reception must have shown him that he
has warm place in the hearts Of the labor
ing men of the Hub.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
GENERAL NEWS.

Hezekiah Case, Of Bloomfield. Mass. shet
Thomas Monroe dead Friday. A disputs
over cards led 20 the crime
The millers u Minneapolis are discussing
mills in that city under one nanagement IN
is matter which has been talked ~ mors
or less for the past three years, but latoly IL
has been considered seriously. Active steps
have been taken, which are expected 10 re-
suit In consolidation
Another faith-cure Is reported, this time
Catholic named Kate Martin. had been dumb
for eight years. Last sunday she drank
heely OF water In which had been soaked
SOME plaster from famous CHAPEL IN Ire
iand After spending the whole Of the eve
mug Ia prayer She retired, aud oh aMaklh&
Ia the morning found her speech retarnea.
30 the legend runs.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
FIRST CASE IN THIS COUNTRY.
A Young Lady In Chicago Makes
Herself interesting to the Doctors.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4-A special to the Times
from Springfield, ILL.,, says:

CHICAGO, Dec. "A special to the Times
from Springfield, ILL.,, says:
A remarkable discovery, and one that will
excite considerable attention In the medical
world, has been made in this city by DIR. G.
N. Kelder. local physician and surgeon.
The case in question is called aetinonlyeosls
hOmmis or lump law in the human being.
The disease infects cattle aud other aniIb ais,
and was first discovered in human bving
in Berlin, Germany In 1888, and the present
case is thought to be the first Ia this cOun-
try The Medical Record Of May. 1886, re-
p,rted case in Montreal of a young lady,
who, It was thought, had died OF phthlsis,
form Of consumption. In speaking OF the
case the Medical Record said 1t was rare
and interesting one, there being few. If any.
authenticated cases reported in this country.
The subject of the present case Is young
lady employed in a manufacturing estab-
ated upon for tumor of the left jaw, which
was extirpated. 1t grew again, and she
went to Jacksonville to consult physician
BY accident the physician was absent. and
the case came under the notice OF DIR. Deider
Of this city. He secured some Of the fungus
and when placed under the microscope II de-
yeloped the disease with which the doctor Is
familiar, having seen it in the old country
year ago while pursuing series OF studies
Of metrical science. 1t is fungoid growth,
and one Of the proofs Of the germ theory.
The fungus Is mass of yell0wish pus, con-
tanning small placques resembling seed min
ged with long flaments. The disease in
vades the lungs, intestines and general sys-
TEN, and If not interrupted in its course, in
yariably results in death, but, II taken in its
primary stage. as In the present case, it can
be cured. DR. Ranch Of the State Board OF
Health, examined the fungus and confirms.
the diagnosis made by DR.. Deider.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06

w. w. EICHELBERGER,
Sergeant. atenai t,,T11s. L. D. a.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
An Opera House Burned.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5-IIefsog's opera
house was Quilted by fire early this morning,
and nothing is left standing but the brown
stone outer walls. The loss is $4,000; in
surapce $4,000. The building was built BY
the Y. M. G. A., and its hall in the second
and third stories was formerly used for con-
certs and lectures. 1t Is still owned by the
association, it is said, although occupied as a
theatre, but Is heavily mortgaged. The
losses and insurance Of the occupants Of the
building are Ill. Adler, notions, S20,O0O. in
suranee $4,000; j. X. Strausberger, present
proprietor Of the opera house, $4,000, insur-
ance 5000; III. G. Spencer, business college,
$4,000, fully insured; A. ). Pratt & Son, in
surance agents, $4,000, fully insured.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06

LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
THE sNow-ALLEY CASE.
The Plaintiff Gets a Verdict Of
sIo2 900.

cold one for John b. Alley, and when he
boarded the train for Boston, this morning,
his appearance was that of one who had con-
siderable trouble on his mind and had but
little sleep last night. Soon after o'clock
this morning Chief Justice Brigham re-
brought in a sealed verdict, which was read
by Clerk Hopkins, giving damages TO
Chester Snow $4,000, the full extent of the
law The plaintiff only asked 100000 dam
ages, but the jury added on full interest to
date T. C. Day, counsel for Alley, imme-
diately filed motion for new trial on the
ground that the verdict was against the eyi-
drnce, and the damages excessive. Justice
Brigham will hear tn , exceptions at a sub
sequent date to be fixed on by counsel.
Neither Snow nor Alley were present.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
Serious Accident.

LOWELL, Mass, Dec 5.-While gang of
10 men employed by the Boston & Lowell
railroad were occupied this afternoon in
raising box car, which was derailed last
Wednesday night and thrown into the West
ern canal, one Of the derricks broke and
Patrick Gooln was knocked headlong into
the canal, and had a thumb and wrist
broken: Napoleon Masher is thought to be
seriously injured internally, and will prob
ably die Frank Moore received a fracture
of an arm, and John Lynch and Daniel Cox
were seriously bruised
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
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Won MoItka,s snasch.

LONDON, Dec. Count Won M0ltke's
speech in the Reiehstag has made a deep i'm
preston in Europe, Overshadowing all other
topics. The Vienna Alljemee says Won
Motke drew picture so dark that the idea
of war is almost deliverance, aud that peace
between France and Germany Is now almost
Impossible, aud that terrible gulf yawns in
Central Europe.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
the EASTERN RAILRoAD.
Annual Report OF tho Directors.


The annual report OF the directors OF the
Eastern railroad has been issued. The d.
rs.tors cav. Tn. rasnIts 80 the ,,.,,a,go,, -
Aoes0'' 'aS nv .eeu's' - suo oPei"'.on "a
your read by ths Boston & Maine railroad
confirms the anticipatiOns OF the most san
guina advocates ~ the ,ea.e.
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Ahe ne ne ,ann H. 1heev 1he ve.r ~, .ndins
SEM All 1sse (which amSanf
was paid 10 this company by the
Boston s Maine railroad Nov.
~ 1861 were. ........: :. s4zl .b8O.24
lhe efeess oI ainonns Ieeeiseu igs
nAeu s en'isos o'es 1io ''n'"u"' P"u =, ana.
s,mdrv amonnts received Tor Interest
and organlzatIon expenses. -. 11O24.94
Making total net receipts for year. s443,g8012
Dedueting expenses. v,56s.eo
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Lave s' q ~ ne. o meone' iSi NAo Ses' 200 40
ao"' az oua0e'.''''.,t.'.' -o.Ns
rms amount was pald 70 the trustees OF
the Eastern railroad Tor sinking tund Nov
n, 1900
AT special meeting oI the board held NO
yemo3er the directors unanimously suthor-
lzeu the issue OF * plsie,Isu si. st2ek 20 tne
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
The silver Notes.

There is scare over alleged counterfeit
$40 silver notes in Baltimore, but the Treas
ury officials say these notes are not counter
feited. The trouble is that the paper used in
this issue was very bad, probably the worst
in number of years. and while they are
beautiful specimens when crisp. and new,
comparatively little handling entirely
changes their appearance. They become
greasy looking, sOiled and extremely doubt
ful' To an unsKilied eye.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
McLauehIln Arrested.

MAcHIAs, Dec. 5.-McIaughlin was ar
rested in Be- ington, Saturday, by officer
Dunbar of Cherrylield. He will be in the
county Jail Monday unless allowed to settle
bV payiug for the assault on Dorr
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
Sunday Closing Movem ent In New
York

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.--rhe Sunday closing
movement ordered by the police superim-
tendent TO begin today resulted in less th II
a dozen arrests so far as reported. The
prisoners have been fined 81 to 50 or been
held in bonds Of from $50 to 500. The un-
pleasant weather has kept many shops
closed that would otherwise have been open
"a cuctnmprg
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
Death of Col. Noble.

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 5.-GeOrge Noble,
General Manager for the receivers OF the
Texas Pacific Railway, died last night alter !,,
an Illness Of nine days He was one oI the
best known railway men in the West
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
Fatal Flames.

The Merchants Exchange Hotel was dam
aged 10 the extent Of $4,000 by fire at
were awakened by the smoke and escaped
mostly unclad. One person was fatally
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
a RIaze az Rutland. .

RUTLAND, VT, Dec. 1.-The fire which
started last night in the finishing depart
ment Of the Vermont Marble Company's
works, at Proctor. was checked after IL had
burned four wooden buildings owned by the
Marble Company and the Central Vermont
depat causing a loss of S35.OOO
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
opera House Destroyed.

At o'clock this morning the Halsted
street Opera House was completely gutted
by fire. One Of the performers was suffo-
Gated The store No. $50 to $50 Halsted
street, on the ground floor, was basly dam-
aged. Tho loss to the theatre is $1,000
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06

T.. o. Mchaud, Ave and ten-cent store.
Lewiston, is closed By creditors; liabilities
about $500.
tiop, has failed; liabilities about $4,000,
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
Drowned While Skating.

FARNuNGToN, Dec. 4.-John, the young
est son Of Rev. j. w. II. Baker of Farming
ton Falls, IA years of age, while skating
alone on the river above the dam this morn
ing, broke through the ice and was drowned.
Several girls were On the shore, but were
unable to render any assistance. The body
was recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
plphtherla In Nem York city.

NEW YoRK, Dec 5.-Diphtheria seems to
be on the Increase in this city. Pupils in
several OF the public schools have been
taken with the disease Three cases were
reported today by undertakers.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
1hree paonla orownad Under tl1e Ice

WHITEHALL, y. Y, Dec. 4.-Oliyer Allen,
son Of the lighthouse keeper ON Lake Cham
plain, went skating this afternoon, aud while
pushing cutter occupied by two children.
attempted to cross the lake At Maple Bend,
when the Ice gave way and all three were
drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
TIE W ArnEs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are snow and slightly
warmer weather.
The indications for New England are
snow, winds generally northeasterly,
Slightly warmer.
Cautionary northwest signals at stations
on the Atlantic coast from Fort Monroe to
Woods Holl.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-06
A Church Damaged $4,000.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 5.-St. Pau's
Methodist Episcopal church was completely
gutted by lire today. The loss Is $4,000 on
building and furnishing; insured for 5000.