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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

Nellie Grant will visit her mother again,
leaving Liverpool some time in December.
Webb Hayes. son Of ex-President Hayes.
viii be married during the Christmas hOli-
Gays to Miss Mary Sherman Of Norwalk, o.
The continued illness Of Justice Woods Of
the Supreme Court gives rise to the belief
that he win shortly retire from the bench.
II this. be true, the impression prevails that
he will be succeeded by Congressman Ran
dolph Tucker Of Virginia.
The report comes from Cincinnati that Mr.
and Mrs. Carlisle are so indignant at the op-
position to the reelection Of the Speaker
that they win never again reside In Ken
tucky. They have sold their house In Cow
ington, and 1t Is expected that they will re-
move to Kansas, where their two sons re-
side.
Professor ChesterS. Lyman, who for many
years has occupied the Chair of Astronomy
in the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale
University, is believed to have been hope
lessly stricken with paralysis, and his place
viii be filed by Professor Hastings. Pro-
fessor Lyman's connection with Yale dates
back more than half century.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
Thieves Arrested.

Boston, Nov. 10.-Jas. Mccarthy and Cal
vim Richards alias Haines were arrested to-
as they were attempting to dispose of a
quantity of stage clothing, trinkets, jewelry,
&e., which they had taken from the Globe
Theatre shortly before. Mccarthy was EN-
ployed as a dresser for the Wilton Barrett
was sick and that richards would fill his
place. Duriug the first act Mccarthy put in
an appearance and the two men went
through SIX or seven dressing rooms, taking
whatever they could find Of value in the
clothing OF the actors. The value Of the
$40l,
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A Man smothered to Death.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. 10-Alexander
Young, i0. years old, of Chicoppee, French
man, employed by farmer named Morgan,
at West Springfield, was smothered to death
in corn crib. He had piled large amount
OF unshelled corn on three tiers and while
crawling under the lowest one to get some
rags the two upper tiers broke, one of the
beams pinning him to the ground and the
corn, which was six feet deep, smothering
him to death, The sides Of the barn had to
be torn away to get at his body which was
recovered in half an hour. Young leaves
widow and five children in very destitute
circumstances
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The organ In Church Worship.

PITTsBURG, Pa. Nov. 10.-The National
Convention of United Presbyterians oppos-
ed to instrumental music in churches in ses-
sion here today discussed and adopted a dec
laration against the use of the organ in the
church. This declaration says: I'VE hold it
to be the constitutional right of any member
Of the church to demand the exclusion of
instruments from public worship Of the
church, but that claim we are willing to
accordance with the spirit and intent of the
act OF the assembly of 1885 in the removal as
soon as practicable for the sake of peace
and for conscience sake this stumbling block
and cause Of offence from the worship of
GA1
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TAsRAHAM IN COURT.
He Declares That His Arrest Is
Prompted by Miss Kimbali's Disap-
pointment at Losses.

New YORK, Nov. 10.-Robert J. Tabra-
ham. the Boston broker who was arrested
yesterday in this city on a telegram from
Boston'S chief of police, spent the night
taken to the Tombs Police Court this morn
ing and the detectives stated that he. was
wanted in Boston for the alleged embezzle-
ment of large sum of money belonging to
Harriet Kimball, described as a wealthy and
speculative lady of Boston, W no is said to
have been one OF Tabraham's customers in
stock dealings.
Tabraham stated that he was the chief of
the firm of Robert Tabraham & Co., bankers
and brokers, at Nos. and Evans House,
1876 fremont street and 26 Congress street,
Boston. He declares that the charge of en-
bezzlement is false and it is prompted by the
disappointment of the lady in question over
legitimate losses in investments he had made
for her. Justice Duff remanded Tabraham
to the care of the detectives pending the ar
rival of officers from Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
A New Railroad Line.

bur, of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Com
pany, was in the city this morning and gave
an authoritative denial to the stories con-
Meeting that corporation with the construc-
tion of new through line to the West. The
Record tomorrow will say:
There are number of gentlemen however,
who are interested in the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company who will be financially interested in the
new line, and who are joined by prominent capt.
PRISE. The charter to be used is known as the
Pittsburg, Seaboard & Western, and money for
the construction Of the road has been guaranteed
this country by prominent bank of New York.
The line Will give new Western and Southwest
ern outlet for anthracite coal and will be closely
parallel 70 the main line of the Pennsylvania rail-
road After crossing the Susquehanna river TO
flttsDurg the new line will be a lttlelonger.than
the pennsylvania railroad, but the route it will
take TO Chicago will make II 1874 miles shorter"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
The Standard Proposes to Swallow
Another.Qn COMPANY

A special from Sharon, Penn, says con-
siderable surprise was felt there last evening
by report that the Columbia Gas Company
had sold out to their most formidable rival,
the Standard Oil Company 1t will be re-
membeIed that the Standard Company was
waging bitter fight against the Columbia
and endeavored to follow its stereotyped
course Of absorption. Local representatives
OF the Columbia Company were interviewed
last evening and expressed ignorance of any
transfer, yet acknowledged that they had re-
celved Instructions to make no further con-
tracts with intending consumers pending
action OF the directors, who aIa to meet at
Franklin in n few davs
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HEAVY STORM
Prevailing on the lakes-Much
Wreckage Coming Ashore.

CHICAGO, Nov. 10.-A special dispatch
from Frankfort, Mich, says: The gale con-
tinues unabated Wreckage is washing
ashore at Point Betsey, showing that a ter.
rible marine disaster has occurred. Capt.
MatnewS q ,e tne ne station reports that his
last night from one of the largest sized YES
sells. II measures 2Ox26 feet, the TOP Is lead
color with hole for mizzenmast. Nothing
can be found to learn the name of the wreck.
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MRS. Lydla Sanford

Mrs. Lydia Sanford of Lincolnville. whose
death was lately announced in the PRESS.
was born in Westport. Mass, in 1904, and
removed to this State in 1925. She was mar
ried to George Sanford in 1921 In 1896 she
united with the Methodist church. under the
pastorate Of the now venerable John Allen,
and was to the time of her death an honored
and consistent member. Her husband, aged
S6 years survives her. and also seven sous.
Two sons, Job L. and Nathan, Jr., are resi-
dents Of this city. The funeral services were
held at her late residence at LincOlnville
Centre, and were conducted by Elder Clifford
Of Camden. s..
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FROM OHIO.
The Official Vote Of the State.

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 1O.-The official vote
OF the State election gives Robinson, Rep,
2S,657; Bonsa!a, Greenbacker, 1902. Robin
sons plurality ll,5S1. In 1884 Robinson's
plurality FOL. secretary Of state was II, ,292.
The rest of the Republican State ticket has
pluralities ranging from 5000 to COCO, greater
than the head OF the ticket. The combined
ceed the head of the ticket about 10. 900. The
total vote in the State will be little over
700 600
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FATALLY SHOT.
Committed Suicide on His WIfe's
Grave.

HARTFORD. Conn, Nov. 10.-About $50
this morning, the police found Jesse Il. Lord.
formerly one of the editors of the Post, and
more recently of the Scientific American,
lying on the grave Of his wife in the old
North Cemetery. He had shot himself
through the head with a 32-calibre revolver.
The patrol wagon took him to the hospital,
where his wound was pronounced fatal. Be
fore going TO the Scientific American, he was
Tor some time connected with the Boston
journal Of Commerce. He was about IS
wears old
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mrs. smIth's century Of Life.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov 1O.-Last week Mrs.
Judge ]. Witherspoon Smith passed her
Tooth birthday, which was duly, celebrated
some days later on the arrival OF descendants
from California for that purpose. She Is Of
historic lineage. Her maiden name was
Duer. Her mother was a daughter of
Major General Lord Sterling, of the Revolu-
tiOnary war
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
FIRE RECORD.
A Blaze in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Noy 1o.-FiIe did over
$50, 900 damage on block Of buildings from
Losses are divided as follows;
John NJ. S. Harpless & Co., dealers in dye
stuffs, $4,000.
Pierce q Middleton. manufacturers sup
plies, $4,000.
Murdock & Co., oils, chemicals and paints,
$4,000.
John and James Dobson. carpet manufac-
turers, $4,000. All are fully insured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
A Rare Operation.

CHICAGO, Nov. 10.-Policeman Whitney.
who. was wounded by the shell IN the Hay,
market riot, was slowly improving. but
Sunday began suddenly to grow worse. The
doctors, as a last chance Of saving his life,
the breast bone. A piece of the sbeil vvtS
found near the heart and removed. II was
working toward the heart. w.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
A RoodIe AIderman sklps.

1t is rumored this morning that Arthur j.
McQuade, Doodle alderman, has fed to Can
ada. His trial was appointed for next Mon
day. The District Attorney tried to have
corder Smyth ruled that the psisoner's bail
was ample security
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
List Of PafAnfa

Issued to Maine inventors for the week end
ing Nov. 9, 1886:
Andrew ID. Ward Augusta, wrench.
A. Il. Dearth, East Sangerville, floor clamp.
Henry Middleton, HoutOn, wooden shovel
George Q. Jones, Ripley, attachment for road
Scrapers.
John B. Sylvester, Blue HIN Falls. saw-settlng
driver.
Fred A. Getehell, Augusta, machine for print
inc oil cloth etc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
Good HauIs OF Herring.

PRovINcETowN, Mass, Nov. 10.-Some
good hauls Of herring were taken by trans al
Truro last night; also small hauls Of mack
erel, the weirs averaging $50 barrels each.
Boat fishermen have done well the past few
days at netting mackerel, making good wa
ges One monster mackerel was taken.
measuring l9i Inches long, II inches In girt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
A Wisconsin coroner's Verdict.

PORTAGE, Wis, Nov. 1O-The coroner's
jury at Rio concluded its investigation of the
recent disaster on the St. Paul road, at 9. 30
p. m, Tuesday, and reached a verdict at
open by negligence of c. III. Wills, an em-
pl0ye Of the company. He has been arrested.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11

GALVESTON, Nov. 10.-A Del Rio, Texas.
special says: The relatives of Hewlett Grin
ner, the wealthy ranchman assassinated last
Monday in Mexico, have returned from Las
Vegas. The Mexican authorities refused to
surrender Grinner's body. The American
consul at Pledras Negras has forwarded q
report of the outrage to Secretary Bayard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
STORIES FROM THE STATE.
A HENS GRATITUDE.
ArOOstOOk Pioneer.

AroostOok Pioneer.
A little girl in Cary, aged 10 years. has .
pet hen so tame and attached to its little
mistress that 1t comes into the house daily
anu deposits an egg on the bed OF its MS
tress.
CLOSE CALL.
Oxford Democrat
Little Willie Swan Of Greenwood, Is six
years old the other day he ran out to part
couple Of gobblers that had got into a quar-
rel, when one Of them grabbed him by the
ear, and there held him until until hi
screams brought his mother 10 the rescue.
FORTY DOLLARS FORA CALF.
Kennebec Journal.
Among the exploits Of Kennebec nimrod
Is related the experience Of two young Gar
diner hunters who went out In quest Of FOX
es lalely. They tramped of several miles
from their home and entering a cover OF nn-
derbrush saw what they took TO be rey-
nard in a field beyond. One Of the younsNI..
raised his gun and filed the animals L.
full OF big shot with which the weapon was
loaded, dropping the supposed fox 10 the
ground. The nimrods rushed forth with bated
breath and exultant mein only 10 find their
game to be a red heifer calf. IL cost the gun
ners $40 TO settle with the owners
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Business Trouble.

campbell q Higgins. commission produce
ueaiers' Bangor, have been attached. 1t is
reported that they owe as a erm about
sloOO' and individually from 5000 to $500
Ihe assets consist Of stock valued st $3.50
and accounts oi. SDout 500
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
Madden Held for Murder.

to-day ON the body Of Mrs. Madden who was
found dead yesterday. Death was caused
by the fracture Of the skull caused by some
instrument, Her husband will be held for
murder
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THE PORTLA. .<bc. rLY PRESS.


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PORTLAND PUBLISHIN> f ANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. Poh. o. ME.
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head OF "AMusENfENTS'' and "AUcTIoN
tions or less, S1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING at ESQ
a year; Il paid In advance, $500 year.
: Advertisements inserted in the sMAINF STATE
fRESs'' (Which has a large circulation in every
part OF the State) for S1O0 per square for first in
quent insertion.
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Stricken with PARALYSIS.

RICHMOND. Va. Nov 1O.-Gen. r. ID.
Lilly, financial agent Of the Washington and
Lee University at Lexington, was stricken
with paralysis in this city last night and Il
today reported in a critical condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11

Jacob Sharp, James A. Richmond, John
b. Keerer and James w. Foshay, the alleged
bribe giyers, will be arraigned tomorrow in
general sessions to plead to 21 indictments
accusing them of influencing members of the
Doodle board of aldermen Of 1884 They
were today subpoenaed TO appear Similar
notices were sent TO their bondsmen. The
pleas to be made will be undoubtedly not
guilty.
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A Governors Message.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Nov. 10-The Legis-
lature organized this morning Governor
O,Neaps message is devoted entirely to State
things, to the fact that Alabama devotes
more than one-third Of all the revenue she
received into the State treasury to public
cnhnnls
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
Poor Luck for American Fishermen.

OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. 1O-The department
Of fisheries has been advised that all Amer
lean fishing smacks which have been lying
the three-mile limit during the past season
have disappeared. The American fares for
the season just closed have been the smallest
since 1918, II the season of 1871 be excepted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
Held in SIS, 900 Ball.

GREENFIELD, Mass, Nov 10.-The grand
jury this afternoon reported an indictment
Of manslaughter against John Shea, who
killed James Lawler with a spade November
lst. Shea pleaded not guilty In the Superior
Court and was held in 5000 bail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
FROM NEW YORK.
Dared Not Face Charges Against
Him.

NEW YORK. Nov. 1O.--A special from Bal
timore says. 1t Is now positively under
Baltimore to avoid appearing before the SUI
preme bench, to show case why he should
not be disbarred for alleged professional
misconduct in misappropriating funds placed
In his trust When the supreme bench met
yesterday they decided to call the case for
Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
Cutting Passenger Rates,

CHICAGO, Nov. 10.-The Chicago and At
lantic began openly cutting east bound pas
ticket, A reduction Of $3.50 could be OBJ
tanned in the brokers' office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
The Board of Trade MeetIng.

The Board Of Trade and Transportation
met today and unanimously resolved that in
the opinion of the Board the most pressing
and imperative duty of Congress Is to pro-
tect and fortify the coast and sea ports OF
our country; that the harbors of New York
and San Francisco should be first fortified.
AS to New York the fortifications should be
erected at the east end Of Long Island Sound
as well as at Sandy Hook entrance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
Yale win Challenge Harvard.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Nov. l0.-The Yale
Freshmen held meeting tonight and voted
unanimously to challenge the Harvard
Freshmen to two-mle race on the Thames
at New London next June.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
Steamer FIoated.

HALIFAX. NoY. 10.-Steamer st. Pierre,
which went ashore at st. Peters Canal,
floated last night and left this morning.
She is reported to have received no damage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
ARoosrooK COUNTY

A seven-year-old son Of Lewis Bell OF Wy
topitlock, In Reed Plantation, was seated
being ferried across the river last Saturday.
when suddenly the top Of the load COM
menced TO slide and before It could be
stopped went of into the river. The little
fellow was carried under 10 and drowned
before assistance could reach him The body
was recovered
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11
Large MackaraI

WELLFLEET, Mass, Nov. 1o.-The Iaroest
ever seen in Barnstable Bay are being taken
in quantities by boat fishermen in nets an
Truro. A few barrels are being sailed hit
the larger part are shipped fresh and bring
from $35 to $40 per barrel. Sie
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an Apsconder arrested but Released

WINNIPEG. Nov. l0.-Stewart, the Amer
lean absconder, was arrested here for bring
ing stolen money into Canada but was ac-
quilted last night.
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the WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Nov H.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are fair weather, slightly
cooler.
The indications for New England are fair
weather. slightly cooler, variable winds, gem
e-ally northwesterly.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT
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Prince waIdemar's Election.

After the election of Prince Wsldemar to
the Bulgarian throne, the President of So
bran1e informed the deputies that he was
election.
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Mean daily bar. .30.o97 Maximum ther. 45.1
Mean: daily ther.. .41.0 Minimum ther.. 1862
Mean daily d'wpt. $40 Max. vel. wind. .l3s
Mean daily hlln....88.0 Total precip..... .o6
*2I5P. NJ.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Nov 10, 1886, 1000 p. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
At ALI stations = ~
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A False Report.
FROM THE DOMINION.

There is no truth in the report that Mana
ger Hoxie Of the Missouri Pacific is seriously
i'll
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Getting Ready for Congress.
stars to, be occuIted bY tne MOON.

It IS said at the Nautical Almanac
office that on the evening of Friday next,
Nov. 18th, no less than SIX stars, including
Aldarbaran. which is Of the first magnitude,
will be occulted by the moon between
O'Clock and midnight. Some of the stars are
of only the fifth and sixth magnitude and
will require telescope aid to be seen, but AL
debaran and two others of the fourth mag
nitude, will be visible to the unassisted eve
or by the use of an ordinary opera glass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-11

V,HE partnership heretofore existing under the
IL name Of w. J.. Wilson & Co., has been dis
solved, w. A. Wilson retiring.
FRANK w. STOCKMAN.
VIM. A. WILSON.
lc- -ntinue the Grocery Business at the old
stand under the firm name OF w. l.. Wilson & Co.
oct26du FRANK w. STOCKMAN.
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Prince WaIdemar.

TIRNovA, Nov. 10.-Prince Waldemar
is stopping at Cannes. A committee was
appointed by Sobranje TO offer him the
throne Of Bulgaria. M. Karavelloff has re-
signed from the regency.
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Russia Wants NO AngIo-Austrian
Alliance.

The Vienna correspondent Of the Stand
ard hears Of an Anglo-Austrian agreement
based upon AUSTRIA accepting the occupa-
ton Of Bulgaria by Russia as a casus beili.
Russia, therefore, the correspondent says,
has given assurances that she has no inten-
ton OF even partially occupying Bulgaria.
1t Is rumored that Gen. Kaulbars Is suffering
from nervous excitement and has had an
apopectie fit
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COLUMBIA FALLS. Nov. 1O.-Edward Dom
nell, well-known citizen of Addison,
slipped and broke his leg Wednesday, while
passing ball.