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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
About s1s. .ooo, ,ooo Pledged.

New York, July 21.-President F. D. Tappan of the Gallatih National bank said this afternoon:
 ''The gold to be contributed to the treasury has been collected entirely among the banks which belong to the New York clearing house. About $1S,OOO,- 900 has been pledged up to the present It is hoped to increase the amount to $20 coo, ,0OO Some of the trust companies which have gold may be asked to con tribute. I telegraphed today to promi- nent bank officer in Boston asking him to collect gold there for the treasury. He replied by telephone that he would inter- est the banks in the Boston clearing house in the matter.
 q have not met with a declination from single bank that I selected as contributor There has been the heartiest cooperation by the banks. The list Will not be completed before Thursday, and no gold will be delivered to the sub treasury before that day. There Is no way of preventing gold exports so long as 1t is cheaper for the Berlin bankers to obtain gold in New York than in London or elsewhere. The situation may change so that it will be cheaper to get gold In London,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
MT. vanderbilt Has Another Good Njebt.

MT. Vanderb1lt HAS Another Good Njgbt.
 New York, July 21.-Cornelius Wander bilt, ST., passed another good night. It is the intention of his physicians and family to remove him from the city as soon as possible.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22

Is here to urge upon the populists' com mittee on resolutions the adoption of a womans suffrage and anti-saloon plank.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
LEWISTON MAN DEFEATED.
Dick O'Brien Beaten by Dan Creedon in
Nine Rounds.

New York, December 11.-Dan Creedon
Of Australia, defeated Dick O'Brien in
the ninth round of a fight at the Broad
way A, C. tonight. O'Brien showed
himself wonderfully game man and q
terror to !, take punishment. Though
Creedon was tired at the finish he
showed himself the best man in every
way. He was much cleverer than
o O'Brien. In the ninth Creedon inflicted
terrible punishment, but lacked the
strength to knock out O'Brien. The lat
ter was staggering all over the ring and
the referee seeing that knock out was
imminent, stopped the bout after two
minutes of fighting.
About COCO people were present when
this opening bout took place. Creedon
was seconded by Sol Smith, Jem Mace
and Benny Murphy. O'Brien's sides were
Denny Mcbride, Tim McGratb, Scotty
Faulkner and Jack Burns. The betting
was about 9 to 5 in favor of Creedon.
The men fought at catch weights. Cree
don scaled 1el pounds. O'Brien at first
refused to give his weight. but later con-
fessed to l51lapounds, though he looked
in the first round. after q moments
suarring. CreedOn showed his straight
left into Dicks face. O'Brien lied
twice, but WAS blocked. Then he tapped
Dan lightly on the face. They exchanged
lefts and Creedon pushed his glove into
O'Brien's face, and the latter slipped
down. lie got up and sent right at the
JAW.
In the second, Dan sent left to the
wind and another to the face. O'BrIen
ssnt hard right in the wind and left
to this law. but was countered each time.
Creedon pus left on the nose and sent
\ right on the jaw staggering Dick.
Crsedon shot half dozen blows to the
neck and wind and was forcing the fight.
just as the boil rang Dick put in hot
swing on the wind.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

Maintain, General Pope's retreat and
Antietam. He was severely wounded at
Antiesam, but quickly recovered and
soop returned to duty.
He was mustered out with his regi-
ment in May. 1868, but promptly re-enlist-
ad for three years and was made colonel
of tLe Twenty-ninth Maine Regiment.
His command participated in the bat
Gle, of the Rod River and Shenandoah
Valley campaigns in 1864 At the battle
of Sabine Cross Roads, Louisiana he rem
dered distinguished service in the sue
osssful efforts of the First Division, Nine
teenth Corps, in checking the advance of
the enemy and saving Banks's army. 1t
was here he won his generals stars.
His brigade was the first to advance
and break the enemy's lines at Cedar
Greek, after Sheridan had ridden from
Winchester, "2o miles away" turning
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
Messengers Notice.

Office of tie Sheriff of Cumberland County,
State OF Maine Cumberland IS. December
11th, A. D., 1896.
TNHIS is to give notice that on the 9th day
K OF December, A. d. 1896, Warrant in
Insolvency was issued out of the Court of Insol-
veucy for said County OF Cumberland, against
the estate of
GEORGE E. BARBOUR, of Portland,
admdeed to be an Insolvent Debtor On
petition of said debtor, which petition was
1896, to which date interest on claims is to
pe computed.
That the payment OF any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery Of
any property by him are forbidden by
debtor TO prove their debts and choose
one or more assignees of his estate, will be
held Mt a Court OF Insolvency to be holden at
Probate Court room in said Portlana. in said
December, A. D., 1886, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon.
Given under my hand the date trst above
written. c. l.. BUCKNAM.
Deputy Sherry, as Messenger Of the Court Of
Insolvency for sail County Of Cs'n6erfand;
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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
Maine Polo League Standing.
Hold Up on Green St.

Thursday hight Mr.. Howard NJ. Thax-
ter, driver for the Am erioan Express
company, had been to the Union station
and after the arrival of the Pullman
train from the east at LAO started for his
home. The express team upon which
he 1ode was driven by one of the other
employees and when Green street was
reached Mr.. Thaxter parted from his fell
low employee and proceeded on his home
ward bound trip down Green street.
AS he neared the corner of Cu,m berland
street, he was somewhat surprised by
being suddenly sprung upon by man
that had been in hiding in the shadow
of house. A scuffle ensued during
which Mr.. Thaxter succeeded in telling
his assailant who by this time had
begun to get into fighting mood. His
assaiIant hada q knife in one hand dur
ing the latter part of the scuffle and in
some way Mr.. Thaxter received a had
cut on his wrist. There is no known
raotiye for this strange assault unless
the highwayman was bent on robbery.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
Messenger's Notice.

Office of the Sheriff Of Cumberland County.
State OF Maine, Cumberland S.. Dec.
llth A. d. 1896.
rY1HIS is tolgiye notice that on the 9th day of
L J Dec. A. d. 1896. a warrant in In
sOlyency was issued out of the Court of insol-
yency Tor said County of Cumberland, against
the estate of
THOMAS W. TAYLOR, of Portland,
adiudged to be an Insolvent Debtor. on petition
OF said Debtor. which petition was fled on
the 10th day of Dec. A. ID. 1896, to which
date interest on claims is to be computed
That the payment of any debts to or
nv said Debtor, and the transfer and delivery of
any property by him are forbidden by law,
That meeting of the creditors OF said
Debtor. to prove their debts and choose one
OF more assgnees Of his estate will be held
at a Court of Insolvency to be holden at Probate
Court Room, in said Portland. in said County of
Cimberland on the 21st day OF December
A. b., 1896, at 10 O'Clock in tho forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written, G. T.. BUCkNAM.
Deputy Sheriff.. as Messenger Of tho Court Of
Insolvency for said County of Cumberland.
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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

Dec. i9-Augusta at Bath, Lewiston
at Rockland.
Dec, 2l-Bath at Rockland.
Dec. 22--Rockland at Bath, Lewiston
at Portland.
Dec. 23- Rockland at Lewiston, Pert
land at Augusta.
Dec. 24-Bath at Portland.
Dec. s5- Rockland at Portland, p. m,
Portland at Lewiston, evening, Rock
land at Augusta, evening.
Dec. ae-Augusta at Rockland, Lewis
ton ae Bath.
Dso. 2s-Portland at Rockland, Bath
at Augusta.
Lewiston.
Dec. 3O-Lewistoil at Portland
Dec. 81 Lewiston ut Augusta.
Jan. 1-Augusta at Portland, Bath at
Lewiston.
The Boston papers say that some of the
Massachusetts, teams of the New England
League will visit Maine and try oonclu-
sions with some of our teains at the end
Of the season. Rockland extends a cor
dial invitation 60 the Bay State teams to
visit the LIMERICK city. Perhaps we
night be able to give them few points
on polo.-Courier- Gazette. So does
Augusta, Bath, Lewiston and Portland.
A Portland polo team has never won
n game in Bath. The cranks remembered
this and turned out in full force. Thurs
d ay night, and sure enough Portland
lost.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

TO remedy this came up in the HOUSE
Thursday. Mr.. Hulick of Ohio, tried 20
have adopted IN amendmen6 winch
would enable church fairs and similar
benevolent or religious organizations TO
use copyrighted plays without mourning
the penalties. But the argument was
brought up that q man who should steal
reck of potatoes should not be- excused
for his otfense upon bis showing that he
had bestowed the potatoes in charity.
So the House rejected the amendment,
and passed the bill. Some ouaEtt was
made as to whether the bill, If 1t should
become law, would prevent the singing
in public of copyrighted song, provid
ed such gong had been offered for sale to
the public The opinion of the members
was that the bill would net mako such
a prohibition, the purchase of COPY
rightsd song, emitting the purchaser to
use it to the full extent
A Dry Dock at Kittery.
New Hampshire has got early into the
field to secure the construction Of an i'm
mense dry dock at the Kittery Navy
Yard. Congressman Sulloway, of New
Hampshire, has introd uoed bill to ap-
propriate Si00, 900 for construction of a
dock large enough to accommodate our
largest men of war. The bill has been
referred to Mr.. Bouurelie's Naval Affairs
committe.
Private Secretary Amos L. Allen left
Washington Thursday for Boston for
business trip of few days.
Hon. Geo. e. Bird, of Portland, with
Mrs. Bird. are at the Shorehaw.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

defeat in the morning into glorious
victory in the afternoon.
During reconstruction times he was
placed in command of the Eastern Divis-
ion of South Carolina, with headquarters
at Darlington, where he performed his
duties so faithfully and we'll that he
was promoted to brevet major-general of
the volunteers.
In January, 1865, he was mustered out
and honorably discharged, having been
nearly i've years in the service of his
country.
General BeaI was a delegate to the Re-
publican national convention which
nominated Grant in 1868 and was elector
at large Oh the ticket for that year. In
1872 he was appointed pension agent at
Portland, which Iosition he held with
marked ability and fidelity until the
office was moved to Concord, N. Ii.
4 He was the first department. comman-
der of the 8. A. r. in Maine, and com.
mander of the Loyal Legion, commandery
of Maine for ths years 1s93-94 From
1880 to 1885 he was adjutant general of
this state.
He was elected state treasurer in 1888
and served the full limit of time allowed
by law. At the time of his death he was
trustee of the Togus Soldiers Home. He
was also trustee Of the 1-10-29th Maine
Regiment Association where he wRs
greatly beloved and respected and where
more than anywhere exospt in his own
home his loss will be most keenly felt.
A widow ana one daughter survive him.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
crushed Under Buiiding.

Cadiz. Decem ber 11.-At Xeres in thu
province of AndalusiR and 16 miles from
this city. q house containing 20 persons
collapsed without warning, burying all
of its inmates in the debris.
The house fell upon an adjoining tene-
ment building which also gave way.
The tenement house was Inhabited by
SIS persons and of whom nearly ell were
buried i'm the wreck.
Eleven dead bodies and 42 severely in
jured persons have already betn taken
from the ruins and the work of excava-
tion for the purpose of recovering the
others is proceeding as rapidly as possi-
ble
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
Six Years for Foster Nelson.

Augusta, December 1.-THE trial of
Foster Nelson on three different indiot-
menrs for larceny in Clinton and on an
other Cor breaking and entering the
stable of Alpheus Hunter in Clinton.
and carrying away a $40 harness belong
ing to George Z. Hunter, came to an
end Friday afternoon when the defense
dropped their case and Nelson pleaded
guilty TO all four indictments. he was
then sentenced to six years in the state
prison at Thom aston.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
DEATH OF GEN. GEORGE [. BEAL.
An Ex.state Treasurer and One Of Best
Known of Names Citizens.
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss.l

Norway, Me-, December 1l.-Gene raj
Georpe Lafay cite Beal died suddenly at
his home on Cottage street this morning,
aged II years.
He had been attending meeting of
tba National Board of Control of Sol
diers' Homes at Washington and re-
turned last night on the late train feel
ing rather indisposed. He called on q
physician aud after taking simple rem
edy felt so much better that he ohatted
with friends an hour about the oren:ng
of the national congress which hewitt
messed.
Retiring he slept as well as usual t ill
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

morning when Mrs. Beal arose and went
about her household duties In few
minutes she returned to his room aad
found he had ceased to breath, his end
apparently coming as peaceful as sleep
to q child.
Major General Beal was born in Nor
way Maine, May q, 1926. His father was
Ezra F. Bea1, ole of the ilrs5 citizens
Of the town, and for many years resi-
dent of Portland. The son, George L..
received mis- education in the common
schools and at Westbrcok Seminary. He
took great interest in military affairF,
and being always popular with his ac-
uuaintances, no was elected captain of
the Norway Light Infantry. position
he held at the breaking out Of the war;
On receipt Of the news of the fall of
Sumpter and President Lincoln's call
for troops to put down the rebellion,
Governor Washpurn promptly organized
the First Maine Regiment to fill the
quota of Maine Captain Beal rendered
his company for immediate service ON
the goth day of April, 1851. and was the
first man TO enlist in Oxford county.
Seven days later he took his company
into camp at Portland, which became CO.
q, First Regiment Infantry. ~
On the expiration OF his three months
term of service in the vicinitysof Wash
ington, he re-enlisted for two years and
was commissioned colonel of the 10th
Maine Infantry. His regiment covered
the famous retreat of General Banks
from Winchester to Williamsport and
participated in the battles Of Cedar
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
ROCKLAND DOWNED AT LAST.
Lewiston Defeated Leaders at Polo
Last Night.

Fast Work on Both Sides-The Portland
Team Defeated by Augusta at Augusta
Seven Goals to -four.
Lewiston, December 1.-THE Lewiston
polo team under now management played
the Rocklands tonight in ty hall, be-
fore large attendance and amid great
excitement, taking the first game from
the Roeklends for the season. The play
ing of both teams was gilt edged.
Rockland lead the first two periods but
in the third the Lewistons took q win.
ming brace, the score at the end of the
third period being tie. The tie was
played off amid the widest enthusiasm.
G.. Broadbent making the last goal for
the Lewistons. The goal tending ni
O'Malley of Rookland. tho drives OF
Campbell and c. Broadbent were the
features. The Rocklands were dissatis-
fed with the judgment of the referee.
The line up was as follows:
Lewiston-O. Broadbent, first rush
Pipsr, halfback; W. Broadbent, goal.
Kocklands-Camp first rush; q.
CAV, second rush. e. Gay, centre; May
nard. halfback; O'Malley. goal.
Score-Lewiston, s: Rockland, z. Stops
W. Broad bent, 81; O'Malley, 90. Referee
Mckenzie.
Augusta Portland 4.
Augusta, December 1l.-Augusta de.
eated Portland at polo this evening in
the hottest game Of the season Jason dis
played the most skill seen on the floor
this season. Hackett's goal tending was
superb. Watson did the best work for
Portland. Attendance 900. Score, Au-
gusta, Z; Portland, 4; stops, Hackett. 81 /;
Allen 10; Rushes, won py Jason, 10;
j. Dawson, 8; W. Dawson, i. The line
up:
Augusta-Jason. first rush; Phillips.
second rush; McAndrew, centre; Hackett'
goal.
Dawson, second iush; hoster, centre:
Allen, goal Referee-Barbour.
League Schedule,
Following is the revised sc hedule for
the Maine Roller Polo League I'D to
Jan. i:
Deo. 12-Augusta at Rockland. Lewis
ton at Bath.
Dec. 14--Portland at Rockland, Bath
at Augusta.
Dec. 1E-Portland at Bath, Augusta at
Lewiston.
Deo. 16-Augusta 1T Portland.
Dec. 17-Rookland at Augusta, Port
nd at Lewiston.
Dec. Strickland at Portland, Bath
at Lewiston.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

why throw away your money for every
new cough syrup, when you can buy that
standard remedy DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup,
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
Condensed Testimony.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

Chas b. Hood, Broker and Manufac.
turer's Agent. Columbus, Ohio, certifles
that Dr. Kings New Discovery has no
equal rs Cough remedy. J. d. Brown,
Prop, st. James Hotel, Ft. Wayne, Ind,
testifes that he was cured of Cough
of two years standing, caused by La
Grippe, By DR.. Kings New Discovery. B.
E. Merrill, Baldwinsville, Mass, says
that he has used and recommended it and
mover knew it to fail and would rather
have it than any doctor, because 1t always
cures.
Mrs hemming. 222 E. Goth St, Chi
cago, always keeps it at hand and has
no fear of Group, because it instantly re-
lieves. Free Trials Bottles at H. p. S.
Goold's Drug Store, SIT Congerss ST. un-
der Congress Square Hotel.
BuckEen'S Arnica Salve.
THE BEST SALVE in the world for
Rneum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures Piles. or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refun ded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by Fl. 2.
s. Goald, 577 Congress St., under Con-
gress Square Hottie
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

Demmots fell overheard from a small
Gcnooner in the river today and was
drowned. The body was recovered. He
leaves widow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

A bill has passed the Senate to make
mora effective the copyright act in it's ap-
phi cation to dramatic productions Tn
der the law as at present construed, it is
copyrights to secure the protection 70
which they are entitled. The Senate bill
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

On Thursday the House took up and
passed in very short order, without any
debate, bill prohi hitting the sale of in
toxicating liquors in the United States
Capitol. Mr.. Morse presented the bill,
but only called attention briefly to tho
fact that the sale of liquor in the Cnpi-
tol was an nffense to many people of the
United States, and Hhould be abolished
for that reason ns well as on principle.
Mr.. McRae of Arkansas, also endorsed
the bill. 1t had been reported fiom the
committee on public buildings and
grounds, of which Mr. Milliken of Maine,
is chairman. The VOTE which was taken
by rising, showed l04 In favor of the bill.
and only against. Mahsny of Buffalo,
New York, Foote and Mcclellan of New
York, and Richardson Of Tennessee, were
nong the seven. None of these are 1um-
mics, and probably voted in Difference to
wishes Of their constituents. But the
bill must PASS the Senate and be signed
by the President hefpre it can become q
law; SO, in the press OF other things, its
prospects cannot he snid to be exceeding
ly bright.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
HER HAPPY DAY.
A Charming Story Of Medicine
and MarE1ages

EeYa Open Letters Ffpna . Chicago Girl
~ ~: -sHow Happiness Casne to Her. ssszss ssss
Among the tens 9f thousands OF
women who apply tn Mrs. Pinkham for
kavice and are cured, are many who
Evening star., 1896-07-10

pose to make Of the convention. Unless
they put into action the inspiration of the
hour. he said. their attendance will have
been profltless.
Rev. Mr.. Ramsie lauded the Southern
Presbyterian Church, declaring that 1t ad-
hered to the purest type of Calvanistic
truth, and while there were some limita-
ttOns and narrowness that, in his opinion,
should be eliminated, 1t would not take
long to do SO If Christian Endeavor con-
ventions were generally attended by its
members. He adverted to its splendid rec
ord rs a missionary church. and in conclu-
sion eloQuently pointed out its duty in the
future. that of negro evangelization. To
do 1t prejudice and bitterness must be
trampled under foot, and southern men
and southern women must show that the
influence Of the cross is more powerful
than blood snd race; but he prophesied
that the time would come when the negro
in the south would be trained and educated
by southern white people. in order that
they may carry the gospel of Christ to the
dark continent, where Anglo-Saxons can
not survive
Evening star., 1896-07-10

been held earlier in the day. He rejoiced
that such a convention was being held
where were gathered together so many
young people of all dogmas and denomina-
tons and shades of beliefs. With it ALL he
said. while Christian Endeavor was inter-
denominational in its scope. it did not seek
to eliminate denominational loyalty, and
to eXalt the victories and achievements of
the Southern Presbyterian Church the au-
dience before him was assembled.
The first speaker was Prof. James Lewis
Howe of Lexington. Va, a trustee of the
United Society. Although untitled physi-
cally to be present, he said, yet he could
not stay away, for he was thoroughly a
Christian Endeavorer and he was also a
through and through Southern Presbyte-
rian. He spoke of matter that had been
before the board Of trustees for q consid-
erable period regarding the extension of
CT fstian En6eavor In the south. He could
not say WI ether the trustees would accept
the cordial invitation to go to Nashville
for the '9S convention. or the equally press
ing one from Louisville, but the south
wanted the convention and holding it in
that section would greatly benefit the
young people there. The opportunity was
with the Southern Presbyterian Church, he
said. OF leavening not only the young peo-
pile in its churches. but the whole south
DIR. James /. Vance of Nashville men,
Der of the executive board of foreign mis-
sions of the Southern Presbyterian Church,
was the next speaker. and his remarks
were principally a review of the accom-
plfShmentS of the denomi alton in mission
airy effort and the needs of the future
One-third OF the missionaries sent out to
foreign fields. he said, were supported by
Rresbyterians. because that church believes
Evening star., 1896-07-10

treasurer. Rev. E. s. Wolfe of Fhladel-
phia. Pa: vice presidents were elected as
follows First district, Rev. F. F. Grunert
Of Castleton Corners, N. Y; second district.
Rev. E. S. Hagen of Lebanon. Pa; third
district. Rev. E. NJ. Kemper. Canal Dover.
Ohio; fourth district. Rev. Albert Haupert
of Watertown, Wis; southern province,
Rev. W. T. Satpugh of Salem, n. c.
According TO the report of the secretary,
there were seventy-nine delegates In at
tendance. representing twelve states. and
total of f1fty-two senior societies and twen-
ty-eight Junior societies. The total mem
bership Of the senior society is 2,O4S and
last year the contributions from these So
cieties for foreign missions amounted to
H,2O.G9 The Junior societies have a total
membership of $40. and their contributions
last year for missions amounted to $3.50 ~
an excellent showing in proportion to the
membership.