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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-25
THE TALK OF THE DAY.
What Is Said in Washington Regard
ing Some Important Matters.

WASHINGTON. Dec. A.-The Navy Yard
Commission, authorized by Congress at the
last session for the purpose of selecting a
site for navy yard to be established on the
Pacific coast, will leave in few days for
San Francisco, where government vessel
will be placed at their disposal
The commission is composed of Captain
Mahon, Commander Chester and Lieutenant
Commander Stockton. They will visit the
various points along the Western coast. It
is considered foregone conclusion that the
new navy yard viii be located in Puget
Sound. The members of the commission
have been studying the topography Of the
country and depth of water in the vicinity
OF Puget Sound. 1t is probable that the
same officers will visit the Southern waters
ana select the site Tor navy yard to be To-
Gated In that section.
Senator Gray, of Delaware, has little ex-
pectation that the tariff bill will be passed at
this session. II do not think" said he, ''there
IS much prospect Of the two Houses agreeing
Ii the Dill gets in conference, however,
would offer to compromise by removing the
tax from tobacco and putting wool on the
free list. would agree to all the other fea-
lures OF the Senate bill if 1t would gain free
wool. By agreeing to this compromise we
would effect substantial reduction of the
revenue, and at the sawe time gain great
deal for the cause of tariff REFORM
Although the holiday recess is to end on
Jan. I'd, there will be no work by that body
worth mentioning till Monday, Jan. 18th. The
city Is already most depopulated of its states
men, and they have left or are leaving with
discrimination to give up their official du-
ties till the last vestiges of the holidays are
over.
Chairman Mills. of the House committee
on ways and means, is frank enough to ad-
init that there will be no tariff legislation at
this session, and in fact no legislation other
than the regular appropriations, which viii
be of consequence. He says there is SO
much routine business to be transacted dur
ing the remaining eight weeks of the 5Otb
Congress that no committees will attempt to
tx programme of business. He adds that
II there Is anything of consequence done
outside of routine work 1t will be almost by
sccident and not pre-arranged.
Gen. Browne, Republican member of the
committee from Indiana. says no one on his
side of the, House, has any hope
tariff legislation by this Congress.
He adds that the bill which will pass the
Senate on the 21st of next month will be
plgeonholed by the committee on ways and
means and then there will be a general
scramble for private bills. General Browne
says that there will likely be an extra ses-
sion OF the next Congress, but he does not
think 1t will begin until about September.
He says that General Harrison would be un-
wise to bring upon himself an army of office
seekers by calling Congress together early
next spring.
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Accident Caused by a Revolver.

Yesterday forenoon Alvin Trott, the
II year old son of James Trott of Peaks
Island, got from another boy revolver and
some cartridges. The cartridges were too
large for the revolver, but the boy thought
he could make them fit. He was attempting
to force cartridge into place when it was
discharged, the ball going in one direction
and the empty shell in another. The shell
struck him in the eye and went through the
eye ball. He was taken to the Maine Eve
and Ear Infirmary, corner Franklin and Fed
eral streets, for treatment. The physicians
say they have little hope Of saving the in
jured eye.
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An Unfortunate MatrImoniaI Venture

BEVERLY, Mass, Dec. 24-Several months
ago. Charles Mason, aged IS, married wild
ow Of about 40, with two children, one aged
and the other II. They went to house.
keeping in the upper tenement of house at
No. 36 Water street, owned by Patrick Con-
nors. Mason got behind on the rent and
was ordered out. He refused to leave and
several attempts were made to get the fami-
ly out, but without avail Last Friday Mrs
Mason went to Salem, leaving the children
in charge of the premises. While she was
away, Connors had every window in her
part of the house taken out and part of her
furniture thrown into the street. When
Mrs Mason returned she found the children
hudded together in corner, while the
bleak wind was blowing through the house.
That night the family walked the floor, the
children crying with cold. Shawls and bed
quilts were placed over the windows, but
they only partially shut out the cold. That
is the situation today. The town authorities
have not as yet taken action.
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Possibly Sixty Killed i.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Dec. 24.-There is moth
ing of startling nature to report this morn
ing concerning the disaster to the Kate
Adams beyond whatwa mentioned in last
nights dispatches. The loss of life is YET
not definitely known, and the prospects are
that the exact number who were drowned
is the most conservative estimate. Out of a
party of IL white laborers which boarded
the steamer below Friar's Point only two
are said to be saved. III this Is true the loss
OF lives may reach go, as many negroes who
tempting to swim ashore from tn. stern of
the burning steamer. The boat and her car
60 were valued at $145,000.
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Not Legally Charitable institution.

In the Municipal Court yesterday morning
suit was brought in which the Portland
Longshoremen's Benevolent Society was
trusteed The action was against one of its
members and the plaintiff claimed to recov-
er against the trustee sick benefits due to
defendant, who was member of the said
society. The society claimed that it should
not be holden in an action of this kind on
the ground that the statue says that no cor
poration organized for charitable or benevo-
lent purposes shall sue any of its members
for dues or contributions of any kind or be
sued by any member for any benefit or sum
due him. 1t was decided that the Portland
LoDgshoremen's Benevolent Society is not
charitable or benevolent institution with
in the meaning of the statute, following the
decision of the Superior Court of California
In the Riggers and Stevedores' Union Asso-
citation of San Friscisco. Accordingly iudg-
ment was given for the plaintiff.
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Richmond Happenings.
Especial Correspondence of the Press.l
RICHMOND. Dec.

lopccidi correspondence OF the PreSS.l
RICHMOND, Dec. "a.
Last Tuesday evening Dr. and Mrs. c. w.
Price celebrated the 25th anniversary of their
wedding day. About $50 friends were pres
ent; The presents were numerous, valuable
and useful.
Friday evening number of the friends of
MI ID. L. Corcoran. superintendent at w. +.
Morgan q Co.'s shoe factory, called upon
him at his home and presented to him a
watch and chain. His wife also received a
handsome cake basket.
Work on the interior arrangements at the
new shoe factory is being pushed forward
rapidly and 1t Is expected the firm will occupy
it about January 1st.
Saturday evening Station Agent III. III.
Adams and wife were surprised by receiving
an unexpected call from about Is of their
friends. The occasion was the 18th ami
yersary, Of Mr.. and Mrs. Adams wedding
day and the friendly party took advantage
OF the fact to bring 70 them several re-
mlnders OF the day in the form of a number
OF handsome presents.
The river ice is five inches thick. The
fields are frozen in good condition but will
require, some planning, some scraping has
been already done. Pen.
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A Ricnmond Man Badly Hurt

IoptCIdI 10 lIt TTtSS.
RICHMOND, Dec. 24.-Samuel w. Jack, a
prominent citizen, was seriously injured this
afternoon, being thrown from a runaway
team. One leg was broken and other inju-
ries sustained.
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cester, this afternoon, one Of them breaking
through in his efforts to save his brother.
Samuel Giles, an employe OF the Whittars
mill. attempted to save one by working his
way out on a plank, which fell into the wa
ter. Giles and his burden were finally res
cused by bystanders, when 1t was discovered
that the other little fellow had been carried
under the Ice by the current. John Green,
another employe of the same mill, tied a
rope around his body and plunged into the
hole. He dove under the ice and caught the
boy, both being drawn from the hole by a
rope held by persons In the crowd.
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Litigation Likely to Follow.

CHICAGO, Dec. PA special from Mon
treal says that Erastus Wiman was in con.
sultation all the morning with six of the
leading counsel of the Dominion, and ad-
mitted to reporter that the subject of his
visit was to break the 90 years contract oi
the Great Northwestern Telegraph Company
with the Montreal & Dominion Telegraph
Company, by which the shareholders OF the
cent dividend per annum. guaranteed by the
Western Union. The directors of the Mon
treal Telegraph Company were also in session
discussing the situation. Should Wiman
succeed in breaking the contract, the compa-
ny will sue the Western Union.
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Funeral of Captain Washington
Ryan.

The funeral of Captain Washington Ryan
took place at his late residence on Free street
yesterday forenoon. There was large at
tendance including many Commercial street
men and delegation from the Aged Broth
erhood. The pail bearers were Messrs. S. B.
Kelsey, ID. II. Burgess, John A. True and
Charles D. Brown. The services were very
simple, consisting Of reading of the Scrip
lures by Rev. Mr.. Southworth and prayer by
Rev. DIR. Fem. The remains were placed in
the tomb at Evergreen Cemetery.
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CIceronIan Debating Club.

The fourth anniversary Of this society was
celebrated last evening at the Preble House
Twelve Of the members were present, in
Guiding students from the Boston School of
Technology, the Portland Medical School,
and Dartmouth and Bowdoin Colleges. AT 9
o'clock the club sat down to supper The
table was very prettily decorated with ferns
and cut flowers and the repast was delicious.
After supper toasts and remarks reviewing
the career of the club were delivered in q
happy vein and essays were read by several
members. The following officers were
elected
Observation-Disclosures A. Roberts.
Vice Presidents-Arthur N. Dennis, Jordan +.
Rollins.
Secretary and Treasurer-E. s. Kennard
Executive Committee-E. NJ. Latham, FREQ @,
Malone, Henry b. Pennell.
After some time spent in coversation and
relating anecdotes of 'old times" the meet
ing adjourned at a late or rather an early
hour, all voting the reunion success.
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Forepaugh Loses His Suit.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. A.-Judgment
was given in the Court of Common Pleas,
No. 1, today, in favor of the. Delaware. Lacka
wanna & Western railroad in the suit
brought against the company by Adam
Forepaugh, to recover for damages done to
his circus property in a railroad acciden
near Binghamton, N. Y. Forepaugh Sc.
cured first verdict of SIG, ,4s1.07, but Judge
Allison said today he would not declare void
a contract made by Forepaugh himself re-
leasing the railroad company from liabilities
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SUBURBAN NEWS.


YARMOUTH.
At the regular meeting of Royals River
Commandery. No. $3.50. o. o. G. c., held at
Lowell's Hall Yarmouth, Dec. 2lst, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
term:
p. N. Cdr. Jas. NJ. Bates
N. CIV. 8. Lufkin.
N. v. C.-Mrs. A. H. Stockbridge.
Prelate-Dr. j. q. Gannett.
N. X. R.-Byron ID. Allen.
X. X. Ri. M. Walker
Treas. It. s. Blake.
Herald-G. A. Leighton.
w. l. G.-Mrs. K. L. Blake.
w. o. g. C. K. Greeley.
Trustees for one year-O. 4, Lowell l., r.
Cook, A. II. Humphrey.
Byron ID. Allen was elected representative
70 the Grand Commandery, and Joseph M.
Walker alternate. The installation of Off
GERS viii occur Friday evening, Jan. 4th, and
p0sSih1a
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NOTICE.
a Famous Case.

MONTREAL. Dec. 24.-In the famous suit
OF Hon. Geo. Stephen vs. Bradley Barlow in
which over sl,ooo,ooO worth of bonds is in
vowed tne plaintiff has taken seizure after
land d Boston Railroad COMPANY to get
declaration OF the parties In whose hands
the bonds are supposed to be- ~
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A Pensloner los Years Old.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-Just before ad-
lourning for the holiday recess the House,
In holiday fit of generosity, passed pen
sion bill. 1t was one to increase the pen
s on OF James Rogers, a veteran of the war
OF 1872, whose age Is asserted to be los years
Mr., Gear of Iowa, who called up the bill,
stated that the man is now receiving So a
month. and that the bill had asked for $50.
The pension committee cut it down to $50,
and be requested non-concurrence in the
report Mr.. Mason did not make any oppo-
House would second Mr. Sowden's PROPOSE
tlon to make the pension 500 month.
What the House did do, however, was to
non-concur in the report of the committee,
put the pension at $50, and pass it at that
amount without legislation.
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The Tally Sheet Trial Ended

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 24-The famous
tally sheet trials are at an end, Prosecuting
Attorney Auling having this afternoon
nolied the indictments against Thomas j.
Cogan and Charles T. Blackburn, of Cincin-
natl, and G. r. and r. b. Montgomery, AL
gerpon Granville and Fred Steesbe, of Col
umbus.
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4. M. C. a. Rullatln

The Young Mems Christian Association
will keep their rooms open today. from $50
a. m. to 9p. m.
The daily prayer meeting will be held as
usual today, at 9.15 a. m, and will be Of spe-
clal interest. The meeting will be in charge
OF General Secretary S. II. Belts. Subject,
extended to all.
The Woman's Auxiliary win give a New
Years eve entertainment and social on Mon
day evening, Dec. 3lst, in Y. NJ. Q. A. hall.
for the benefit Of the association. The mem
bers OF the association may obtain tickets Of
admission upon application at the rooms,
439 Congress street, any time during the
xyaaLr
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Under ,so.Nn.ah,s a Maine Mans supsrSision.

ANHL ~ DC. II
Adna l.. Denison, formerly Of Mechanic
Falls, and now the New England represen-
tative Of the National Sulphite Company Of
Detroit, Mich, was In this city today Mr..
Denison was on his way 10 Mechanic Falls
TO spend Christmas with his relatives. He
gave glorious description OF the process 81
manufacture adopted by the company, which
Is an entirely new methed OF converting
wood pulp into paper. In the first month
that Mr.. DentsOn took charge Of one m are
departments Of this company. under his su-
pervisiOn and instruction the ularhinervfs
capacity was made double what Il was be-
lore his engagement. Now. 10 this single
department the company IS enabled 10 earn
two dollars where only one dollar was made
before.
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Material for Gossip.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 24.-Russell Harri
son paid short visit to the city today. lie
lunched with Hamilton Disston, and dined
evening, leaving ON a late train for New
York During his stay he called on John
Wanamaker, and Charles Emory Smith, edi-
tor of the Press
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Conservative capt. cllkey.


Capt John Gilkey, of Islesboro, came over
from the island yesterday on the steamer
Electa. This not remarkable, but the fact
that Capt Gilkey, who is s6 years Of age and
followed the sea for forty years, took his first
steamboat ride yesterday is remarkable. He
has not yet ridden on the cars, and has that
experience In reserve.
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SANTA CLAUS

81 never was gladder Ma
Look at this RHADAME,
The best for the money I've seen for year.
was going to Boston,
But now save the cost on
That trip. and get something far better right here
PAID one-ilfty for It, for one and quarter
They've one for all purposes quite good enougf
And for Two and quarter they have SATIN
That Just IS too lovely a new kin of stun.
BLACK SILKS for $1.Oo, S2.00 two-tfty,
And fourteen new shades, besides black FATLLE
And DRESS Combinations in black and in
colors.
BY the suit or the yard you can buy either way
Itmakes my mouth water, just at the sight,
They ran from SO 90 set up to fourteen,
II you want gifts for Xmas You can % pb no better
Ihan 10 buy things right there, they're so pretty
And there's time to look at them, and clerks are
attentive,
And the store isn't cluttered all up in a heap.
with knlck,knacks and playthiDgs, plush cases
And cheap, tawdry jewelry, just to ensnare
Inc uEwary customer looking Tor something,
You find it's legitimate dry goods they're selling
Not trsin to steal all the profits away
FROM tne pooK store ana TOY SHOP the fancy goods
Whose only hope lies in the sales for that day.
And naught can be foui d more useful and pretty
Than their lovely SILK HANDKERCHIEFS
LINEN ones too,
Their TOWELS, from ten cents way up to dollar
And II ever there could be a suitable present.
I'm sure an umbrella is Just the thing nuw,
Twas never more needed since Noah slipped his
cable
And headed his craft for Mt Ararat's brow.
And when cold weather comes, and 'spose twill
sometime,
Then AL will want BLANKETS, so soft and so
warm,
They are GOOD at So. the better ones splendid,
The twelve dollar ones will defy any storm.
Then, too, they have SKIRTS fine and warm for
the season,
And elegant SHAwLS at most any price,
You can find things to fit just the gauge of your
pocket
And you're certain to find the quality nice"
Could not get so much as a word in edgewse
Where Is II where all these fine bargains are offer
ed,
On this mundane sphere. or way up in the skes?n
goods
Who always so now in this holiday time.
Offers DRESS GOODS and LINENS, SHAWLS,
CLOAKINGS, sc.
NOT KNICk KNACkS and GEW-GAwS, and
Just in their prime
For this glad Xmas season, so come In and buy
them.
I've not oyerpraised them of that | am sure,
Sut you'll find the things mentioned, and many
more like then
At H9MsTE6s, 4. F.'s, at the SMALL COR
NER ST0RE.p
45l CONGRESS STREET.
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Christmas with the Veterans,

Commissary of Subsistence, Ray p. Eaton,
Of Togus, sends US the bill Of fare for the
Christmas meals of the veterans. A jolly
hummer. riding a fat pig, heads the bill,
which Is as follows
BREAKFAST.
Meat Hash. Picked Beets.
Bread. Butter. Coffee. Syrup.
DINNER.
Roast Pork. Brown Gravy. Apple Sauce
Mashed Potatoes. Boiled Onlons.
Mixed Pickles. Rice Pudding. Bread.
Butter Coffee. Syrup. Apples.
SUPER.
Stewed oysters. Crackers.
Bread. Butter. Tea. Syrup.
In theevening the band will give delight
full concert in General Franklin Hall.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.

The Boston & Lowell railroad has made
arrangements for the temporary operation OF
the Kilkenney Lumber Co.'s railroad as
part OF its White Mountain division. 4. G.
Cummings has been appointed superintend-
ent OF transportation, with headquarters az
Lancaster.
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MAIN c.
Sheriff stevens's Deputies.

Especial to the Press.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 24.-Sheriff-e G. T.
Stevens will appoint the following deputy
sheriffs:
VIM. i; Libby, Augusta; James Tibbetts, Bel
grade; Edgar L. Norton Gardiner; SIIas C. Stin.
son, Gardiner; Ira NJ. True, Hallowell; Edwin q
Maddox, Hall0wel; Sewall j. Hawes Readfield
4. ID. Jepson, China; Wallace E. Berry, Win
throp; Thomas s. Benson, Sidney; George T.
Ames, Chelsea; Samuel T. Hersom, Oakland; Ed
gar {. Robinson, Mt. Vernon; w. S Snow, Litch
field; Everett N. Whitehouse, Vassalboro; Isaiah
Clifford, Vassalboro; Nathaniel Jaynth Clinton
Appleton III. Plaisted, Waterville; James p Hill
Waterylle.
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Thinks Reed viii Win.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24-Congressman Gal
linger of New Hampshire, has been inter.
viewed about the speakership. He said that
Mckinley would not have many votes; that
Julius Caesar Burrows win have more votes
than anybody in the West, t,although Mr.. Can
non of Illinois will receive the votes of sew
eral of the older members who respect him.
Mr.. Henderson OF Iowa, he says, is not a gen
uine candidate. and is only playing for good
place on committees. But when the thing
Gallinger, Tom Reed of Maine will be elect
ed. He is the real Republican leader of the
House. We voted for him when we were in
the minority and we will vote for him now
that we are in the majority" DIR. Gallinger
for the United States Senatorship from New
HamnShire.
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heroIcaiIY Raacuad.

WOOSTER, Mass, Dec. 24.-Albert and
Alexander Prevoberry, brothers, fell through
the ice at the Saltwater Pond, South Wor-
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Baxter Court, one of the handsomest
buildings. in Louisville, Tenn, burned last
night. Loss, sec, 900; insurance, $4,000.
Judge Matt w. Allen was at work on the
sixth floor. He fought his way to the sec
ond story through flame and smoke, and was
rescued badly burned.
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PORTLAND, MAINE. MORNING. DECEMBER 25 1885,

young children to the gallery of City Hall, to
see the entertainment by the Turpverein
men, the Japanese jugglers, or the "old fash
ioned' ladies, to buy tickets for adults at
Owen, Moore g. Co.'s, or Lorlng, Short &
Harmon's.
Every person in Portland to help to make
q grand festival for the children of Portland
in City Hall, at l O'Clock. Saturday, Decem-
ber 20, 1888.
The following will be the squad leaders
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The Maine Delegation.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Ex-senator Hale and
Congressman Milliken and Reed are the on
ly members of the Maine delegation left in
this city. Senator Frye and Congressman
Dingley and Boutelle have gone home. Mrs.
Fry aud Mrs. Dingley are expected to re-
turn with their husbands next week. Mrs.
Boutelle will not be here this winter.