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Roth honest and Brave.

Washington Despatch to Boston Traveller.l
There are some queer things that turn up
in official papers occasionally. Not long ago
a special agent of the treasury was detailed
to supervise the transportation of silver bull
lion from Leadville to the mint at Carson
City. New. 1t became necessary to engage a
strong guard men who could be trusted, so
he began to look abou t him with that object
in view. He demanded that each man should
produce a satisfactory recommendation as to
his bravery and honesty. Here is one, per
haps the quaintest of the lot, which the
agent writes was filed by typical cowboy.
The applicant couldn't get anybody else to
endorse him, so he did it himself In the Iol-
lowing words: "Tm like the flash OF a
meteor. the friend Of the poor man, gam
bier and chippie." He was engaged on the
ground of "honesty and bravery"
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-19
McNEALLY's PARTING.
What He Said When Leaving In
Search of Frank.

Just before Harry McNeally sailed from
New York Saturday reporter found him on
the steamer.
"Am going to my brother and try to have
him restore the stolen bonds to the banK~
asked Mr.. McNeally, reiterating the question
of the reporter. Eyes, if l can find him. 1
don't know where he is though. He may be
in Halifax yet, OF he may be under the sea
for aught know. have not heard from
him for some time. My ticket is bought for
Liverpool. If 1 don't find Frank in Liver
pool shall search for him elsewhere"
"Have you made any agreement with Pres
ident Goodale of the bank, for the restora-
ton of the bonds?"
''None whatever"
"You don't expect, do you, that your
brother will be so philanthropic as to return
the bonds for nothing after taking them"
~ most assuredly do if he has them. l
always had great deal of influence with
Frank. am going after the bonds on my
own hook, l pay my own expenses, and
whether succeed or fail is entirety my own
concern"
"Will you get reward if you get the
bonds?'
81 can claim $4,000 If return the bonds,
bnt if there was not cent offered for the ir
return would still go after them. Friend
ship for Mr.. Goodale alone would make me
strive to do anything in my power to help
right the wrong my brother committed.
Since my brother fled with the bonds he has
shown our family every consideration. There
is not finer gentleman walks the earth
than Mr.. Goodale."
Harry said that Frank had acknowledged
in one of his letters to the old folks that see
ing so much money lying before him and the
borderslof Canada:so close.it completely over
powered him and he could not resist the
| temptation to take it.
"Has your brother ever offered by lettel
| to restore the bonds?"
81 do not feel at liberty to answer that
| question. He has told several stories about
| the bonds. One is that they are now il
Egypt. don't think they are there, though
! | think he has them with him and am il
| hopes that he has not disposed of any OF
| them. III get the bonds ii is not likely
| that my brother will ever return to thi:
country again. The minute he sets foot on
American soil the officers can nab him."
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when the boat was found two miles above
her landing by the tug Resolute, after the
tug had run to the mouth of the Kennebec
in fruitless search. The ferry boat received
broken rail and damaged her rudder while
drifting in the river, having collided with
the Knox & Lincoln ferry boat The latter
was uninjured
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A Gentle Reminder.

Washington Despatch to Boston Travellerl
An incident occurred at one Of Mrs. La
mont's receptions recently which has excited
the laughter of some of the well-bred people
who happened to be present. The ladies up
on entering were conducted to a retiring
room where they removed their wraps. Up
on a cushion resting upon the dressing-case
was conspicuOusly pinned the following note
with the Executive mansion heading: Dear
Mrs. Lamont,-Don't forget your engage
ment TO go out walking with me this after
noon. Yours, frankie" The ladies are all
wondering if Mrs. Lamont did really forget
her engage ment with Mrs. Cleveland.
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A Veteran Clergyman.

LOWELL, Mass, Jan. 1S.-The Rev. Jona-
than Woodman died tonight in North Tewks-
bury, aged SO years. He was one of the
fathers of the Free Will Baptist denomina-
tion, and worked zealously for over seventy
years in its behalf. His first pastorate, and
last, was Sutton, vt. He preached there
thirty years. He also held pastorates at
Lawrence, Lowell and various places In
New Hampshire and Vermont.
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MAINE SOLDIERS.
Governor Marbles appointments
The First General Orders of the
Year.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 1S.-Governor Marble has
authorized the new military company recent
iy recruited and formed in Lewiston as the
Frye Light Guards, to be mustered into the
Volunteer Militia in place of the kesere
Militia as first intended. Papers have been
forwarded to them for this purpose.
Governor Marble having re-appointed the
Staff of the late Gov. Bodwell military cem-
missions were made out and forwarded to
each member from the AdjutaDt Generals
Office, Tuesday.
The folio wing order was issued Tuesday:
HEADQUARTERS MAINE MILITIA,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, Jan. 16, 1885,
l. No officer OF the Militia Will be permitted to
contract any bills or to make any expenditures OF
money, on behalf of the State, for military pur-
poses, without permission from these Headquar-
ters, except such as trucking expressage, freight
or postage, when vouchers, receipted, for such ex
pendtTes must accompany e tS e bavs lOe
been prepared (Form 171a) and forwarded to
company commanders, so as to have them IN prop
er form and uniformity throughout the Militia.
H. Owing to the limited appropriation for mill
tary purposes as well as the failure to accom-
plish any beneficial results, paragraph ii, OF g. o.
No. 8, series of 1885, is hereby revoked, TO take
effect January LIST, 1888. officers when ordered
on duty, by proper authority, are entitled ana VIII
be allowed and paid diem and w ns ee
allowed hotel other expenses in addition to the
per diem pay.
III. Upon the Recommendation Of the, Colonel
Commanding I'd Regiment m. v; M, and in ac;
cordance with the Militia Law, Company 3D. I'd
Regiment lknow as the ..Hersey Light Infantry"
Oldtown having fallen below the standard OF et1i-
cheney for their retention in the service is hereby
disbanded, and the enlisted men of said company
are hereby honorably discharged from the Militia
~ Service of the State.
Nv. The commanding officer of 2d Regiment
will detail an officer who will proceed TO Oldtown
under instructions from the Quartermaster Gen
eral, and take charge Of all military property IN
possession of said company and turn the same
over to the Arsenal keeper at Bangor. Captain
r. II. Wing and Lieut.. Shrland will assist the
officer so detailed, in collecting and turning over
the stores.
V. Company commanders will collect and be
ready to forward Immediately, upon the receipt OF
the Cork Helmets, by freight to these Head
quarters, with invoice, ali the old coats trousers
blouses and helmets charged against them and for
which they are accountable.
Company Commanders will make requisition at
their earliest convenience for the number OF
blouses required by their commands mot to ex-
ceed fifty, with size according to numbers.
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RandaIl's Man Beaten.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 1S.-At meeting
of the Democratic State Central Committee
this afternoon, Dallas Sanders, of Philadel-
phia, the candidate of Congressman Ran
dali, was defeated for chairman by Elliot P.
Klsner, of Luzerne county, put forward by
Congressman Scott. The vote was Kisner,
AZ; Sanders, 35 Robert E. Wright offered
a resolution which was adopted, emphati-
cally endorsing President Cleveand's ad-
ministration and the line of policy laid
down in his last message, and urging his re-
election.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REvENU
WAsHINGTnN Dec 10 1AAz

OFFICE OF INTERNAL REvESUE,l
Benz. Flaglqr, Esq, Prest. Of Bank Of Suspension
Sir,gI reply to your letter Of the 18th instant
that In my opinion, the notes of a Canadian bank
are included IN the provisions Of Section 3412, r.
s., and also In those Of Section 20 Of the Act Of
February lSaS S ,bs Statutes aDi,sd sll and that
State or National, is liable 70 tax Of ten per
centum on the amount Of such notes used for cir
otherwise The word 5'person," as employed in
said Section 3412, and the words ''person, arm,
association other than national banging XII ass1,
Hclude Canadian bank (Section 3l4O X. y, as
amended by By the act Of February "a 1871 10
Such bilis are within not only the letter but
the spirit Of the Statute, the purpose Of which
was to crush out competition with tne establlshed
clear than 1t is, 1t would hardly be eOntended that
Congress designed TO allow to foreign bank-notes
freedom Of circulation purposely denied our
own.
All banks located in the United States should
make returns Of the amounts OF Canadian bank
notes used for circulation and paid out by them.
This is required by Section Il OF said Act OF Feb
ruary 8, 1875.
(SIgned) Jos. S. MILLER, Commissioner.
The law referred to in the above decision
was passed in 1868 and was designed to ipro-
tect the circulation Of the local American
banks against the Canadian currency which
at that time was as good as gold, while the
American money was deprecated in value
Now. however, that equilibrium has been re-
stored the need of such protection has passed
and as the money of both countries IS current
on the border the banks here have overlooked
the provision and paid out large sums of
Canadian money without paying the ten per
cent tax.
The authorities took no notice of it either
until day or two ago, when Deputy Com
missioner of Internal Revenue Murphy came
here and interviewed the bank officers upon
the subject. The institutions most affected
are the Calais National Bank, the Calais
Savings Bank and the Frontier National
Bank of Eastport.
President l.. G. DOwnes of the Calais Ma
tlOnal Bank was seen this afternoon. He
was unwilling to say very much and averTed
that ne was in ignorance as TO the intentions
of the department. Being asked what effect
the enforcement of the ten per cent proyis-
ion would have on the bank be replied. 1T
would just about ruin u.s. He furthermore
said that he had been given permission to
take the case Of his bank to Washington.
Mr.. Geo. A. Lowell, cashier Of the Calais
Savings Bank, was inclined TO take rather
serious view of the matter. He did not think
that the government would require them 10
pay over that tax on the foreign currency
which they had been paying Ou. for years.
He thought that Murphy was here on his
own responsibility.
The oficials Of the two institutions have
meeting this afternoon TO talk the matter
over.
Rumor has 1t that the banks are liable for
the entire lamount of back taxes, which Is
very large, and will have TO pay. 1t looks
as though they may be in serious plight
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ANOTHER LOST.
A Thomaston Ship, Loaded with Pc
troIeum, Burned at Sea.

NEW YORK, Jan. ia telegram from
Sydney, New South Wales, states that the
American ship, J. I. Berry, was burned at
sea Jan. 9th, in lat, $40 south, long. 1640 east.
Fourteen persons are known to have been
saved, and one boat, with II persons on
board, is missing. Part of the crew and
passengers have been landed at Nambuccra.
The j. T. Berry was full-rigged ship OF
1920 tons, and belonged in Thomaston, Me.
She was commanded by Capt. Watts. She
sailed from Philadelphia for Hiogo, Japan,
Get. Sd, and carried cargo of refined petro-
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snIpwrecked Sailors Refused shelter

New HAVEN, JAN Is. The three-masted
schooner Ida A. Latham, Capt. Thatcher,
Boston for New York light, anchored inside
the breakwater last night to ride out the
gale She drifted on the rocks below Mer-
wins point and the crew reached the shore
only after hard struggle. They were refused
shelter at a farm house ard unceremonious-
ly consigned to the barn, where they remain
ed, suffering terribly from the cold. The
schooner drifted away. The crew have
been cared for at the Sailors Home.
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A sea captain has been found who has a
good word to say for that most mischievous
of mollusks the teredo. The good sailor-man
tells the San Francisco Bulletin that the
teredo will make mincemeat Of the great
derelict raft floating about in the Atlantic
Ocean Every log will be attacked by mil
lions of these destructive workers.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-19
senator Wilson's Election.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Jan. 1S.-The two
houses of the legislature, in joint session. to-
day declared James f. Wilson elected
March, f. 1882
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Father Ryan Released.

Father Matthew Ryan, the priest who was
imprisoned at Limerick for month for In
citing the people to illegal acts In connection
with the plan Of campaign, was released to-
day. Ten thousand were collected around
the prison, and when no emerged he was
greeted with prolonged cheers. The mayor
Of the town, the sherifs. the municipal
council and many members Of the clergy
crowded around him and congratulated him
upon his release. A carriage was In waiting
and the priest was driven to a hotel. The
police and a military force were on duty to
prevent any disorder.
The crowd escort Ryan IA miles to his par
ish at HerbertstOwn. The police followed
the whole distance but were delayed when
half way to Herbertstown by car, drawn
across the road. Father Ryan was thus ena-
bed ON his arrival home 10 address his pe0-
pie without interference. He advised the
tenants to adopt the plan OF campaign.
which was both moral and Just, notwith-
ing everything that the Lords, both splr-
itual and temporal said TO the contrary.
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PrrrsBURG, Jan. 1S.-The Pennsylvania
railroad has determined upon a general ad-
vance of wages on its lines west Of this city.
Hence there will be no strike. All the con-
cessions asked for will be granted, even on
the closed lines.
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MAIN e.
Augusta Topics.
Especial to the Press.l

lDptcldi W ACoo.l
AUGUSTA, Jan. 1S.-The Governor has
nominated DR.. j. Edward Dearborn OF Par
sonsfeld, trustee of the Insane Hospital.
A large number of petitions, asking Tor
the appointment of Col. J. w. Spaulding, as
reporter of decisions, have been signed by
soldiers and are to be presented to the Gov
ernor at an early day.
The Commission to examine the State
treasurer's account is busily engaged ana
will probably complete its labors on Satur-
day On Tuesday they burned $l,l9S,0oO
State of Maine cancelled bonds of the sink
ing fund in accordance with an act of the
last legislature. None of the new three per
cent bonds have been disposed of as yet.
The report of the commission will show
about $4,000 in cash in the hands of the
treasurer January 1st.
Mr.. |. B. King of Manchester, the Oldest
pensioner in the country, and one of the old
est in the State, died slast week, aged 80
years. He was pensioner Of the war OF
1912.
Good Bye, Bunker.
Especial to the Press.1
WATERvILLE, Jan. 1S.-It is learned on
the best Of authority that this weeks issue
of the Wateryille Democrat, of which Ben
Bunker is the proprietor, will be its last, and
the paper will be discontinued.
Lively Little Giants.
RocKLAND, Jan. 18.-Some thirty-fve
little giants" stored in the pump house at
McLain's lime rock quarry, exploded this
forenoon, blowing the building to atoms,
and injuring the machinery. Alden Nc
Lain. who had charge of the pump, had just
left the building The terrific report start
led the people within a radius of many
miles.
A New Hotel.
RANeoR. Jan. 1s.-lt is understood that a
new hotel will be erected in this city on the
corner of Main and Middle streets, in plac,
Of the brick block at present located there
II is said the lot has been sold to a syndi
cate for $4,000. Mr.. II. c. Chapman, pro
prietor of the Thorndike Hotel, Rocklano
and Berry Brothers, the owners OF that puiid
ing, are among those interested in the 4fe"
hotel
a Wandering Ferry Boat.
BATH, Jan. 1s.-Steamer Union OF th'
Peoples Ferry Company, broke adrift iron
her landing last night and was net missed
till morning. Travel between Bath ane
Woolwich was suspended till near noon
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON, Jan.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.
The indications for New England are
colder, followed by warmer, fair weather,
brisk to high northwesterly winds, diminish
ing in force. and becoming southwesterly
Storm signals are displayed on the Allan
tic coast, from Jacksonville to Eastport.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 18, 1888
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-19

AUGUSTA, Jan. ls.-The following gentle
men have filed their applications with the
necessary papers for appointment to the va
cancies in the several official positions desig'
mated:
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Desperate Russian Prisoners.

LONDON, Jan. 1s.-A convoy, in process
of being taken from South Russia to the
Caucasus, mutinied and attacked the engine
driver. A desperate fight ensued, In which
eight soldiers, two gendarmes and 81 prison.
ers were killed. Twenty-one prisoners
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-19
Notes.

A post Office has been established at East
Lincoln, Penobscot county, and John Il.
Ludden appointed postmaster.
Speaker Carlisle rested very well during
the night and awoke this morning consider
ably refreshed
The Democratic National Committee will
meet in this city, February 22d, to fix the
time and place for the next convention.
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Death OF Rev. Lewis Colby.
[zion's Advocate. !.

IzlIVIH
After going to press last week we learned
of the death of Rev. Lewis Colby, which oc-
Cured at Cambridge, Mass. ON Friday, Jan.
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Mean daily bar. 2o.58 Maximum ther... 21.7
Mean daily ther.. 1873 Minimum ther.... 1870
Mean daily d'wpt $50 Max; vel WIND -. ~
Mean daily hum. .S7.3 Total precip...... .66
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Jan. 18, 1888, 1000 PM
Observations taken ut the same moment Of time
at all stations
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an Affair of Honor.

An ATTdiF OF rOnOF-
PARIS, Jan. 1s.--The Republiqus Fran
eaise has a telegram from Rome which says
that the French foreign minister has COM
planned to Signor Crispi. the Italian foreign
minister, of Italy's delay in settling the Flo
renee consulate Incident, and mas warned
Signor Crispi that II the Italian Judge az
Florence executes his threat to re-enter the
French consulate and seize the papers sought
after, France will recall her ambassador and
take such measures a. the honor and the In
terest of the country demand.
Nj. FlOurens, the French Minister OF For
eign Affairs, and Count Menabres, the
Italian ambassador, had friendly Interview
this evening" and an early settlement OF
the dispute over the Florence incident Is now
certain.
Turbulent Frenchmen.
priest in the Rouen Cathedral person
ated God in dialogue with the devil. The
congregation became incensed, hissed and
sang the "MarseillaiSe" and "Revenat de Ia
Revue" Tho police were called upon to
duell the disorder and made several arrests,
but failed to clear the Cathedral.
The Liquor Question In France.
LIE Paris states that Premier Tlerard has
rejected the budget committees decision
touching the taxation Of the liquor traffic,
and will make the acceptance Cf his pro-
pOsals regarding the matter Cabinet qnes-
ti0n. Several Of the ministers oppose M.
Tierard and crisis Is imminent.
osman Olgna Fighting.
SUAKIM, Jan. 1s.-Osman Digna's force
was attacked yesterday and dispersed by
| friendly tribes. The rebels afterward rail-
| lied and compelled the friendly tribes TO re-
| treat. Colonel Kitehner and Major Nc
| MurdO were wounded. Six friendly natives
were killed and 20 wounded. The rebel loss
| was heavy.
Belgian Labor Troubles.
BRUSSELS, Jan. 1s.-The troubles among
the Belgian miners have been renewed and
many miners have already quit work. The
| men in the large colliery at Paturages, near
| Mons, struck today without notice.
Foreign Notes.
The London Baptist Union has accepted
| Surgeons resignation
The students Of Milan are arranging TO
| present Mr.. Glad s.0ne with an address and
| memorial, consisting Of colossal album,
/ containing the names OF thousands OF
students throughout Italy. The project mas
aroused much enthusiasm.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-19
CANADIAN MONEY.
A Ruling that Creates a stir In the
Border City.
Correspondence Of the Press.l

Correspondence OF the Press.l
CALAIS, Jan. II.
The following decision, which was rem
dered last month is creating something of a
stir here in Calais, especially since Deputy
Commissioner of Internal Revenue has been
here to look into the question involved.
This Is the ruling
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Mr. Putnam to Introduce Maine
Members to His Colleagues.
Especial to the Press. ]

WASHINGTON Jan. 1S.-Commissioner Put
nam has invited the entire Maine delegation
to dine with him and meet the Fisheries
Commissioners of all sorts.
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Tnsnectors of Prisons and JaiIs-Augustus
BaiIey' Gardiner; John G. Richardson, Bath;
Hon. K. L. Goodwin, Berwick; Col Marx Marx +.
n p Chanlin. Bridgton; Joseph w. Porter, Ban
gor: d. G. Bean, Wilton; W. Fl. Dresser, Stand
ish. ,-.,.. ~, T oonr,s,,
Portland Stephen l.. Stevenson, Saccarappa;
Hon. Parker Spofford Bucksport; Frederick r.
Danforth, Gardiner; K. L. Tibbetts, Locke's
Mills: Beni. f. Chadbourne, Biddeford Z. c. Jor-
dan. Portland; Hon. Roscoe l.. Bowers, Saco;
Hon Philip II. Stubs, Strong; James w. Sewall,
Oldtown.
Reporter of Decisions-Col. j. W. spaulding,
Portland; Leslie Q. Cornish, Augusta; True p.
Pierce, Rockland; George c. Hopkins, Portland.
Charles A. Bailey, Oldtown George II. Hunt
0ldtown; hon. James Weymouth, Oldtown; j. N.
Stowe, 0ldtOwn.
Trustee OF Normal Schools in place of DIR. D. A.
Robinson of Bangor, resgned-James A. Donni-
gan, Bangor; Jeremiah M. Hill, Bangor; Thomas
Tash, Portland.