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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-26
The EOWa Tornado.
A Village Completely Destroyed.
Eight Persons known TO Have been
Killed


WASHINGTON, Iowa, May "a - Additional
particulars of the tornado makes the damage
great deal more than heretofore reported. Six
more persons have died, making eight in ALL
Ihere are many others whose lives are despair
ca OF, These are all reported within six or
eight miles on the line of the storm. To what
extent the storm ragged in other parts of the
county is not yetlearned. An enormous amount
OF property has been destroyed
1t is impossible to describe the scene after the
storm passed 1t resembled long tract of
country that had been Suddenly flooded and
everything carried away; and as if the water
had suddenly fallen and left everything in
complete ruin. The force of the storm was
such that nothing resisted it. Heavy objects
were carried through the air and thrown to the
ground with such violence as to half imbed
them in the earth. Wagons aud farm imple-
ments of all kinds were strewn all around; even
the spokes were broken out of the wagon
wheels. A hog was found pierced through and
pinned to the ground by a spike of timber two
by four inches.
Over 1000 persons from this place visited The
scene yesterday, and rendered all the assistance
In their power 20 the sufferers
"A Telegram from Sigourney states that at
Lancaster every house but one VAS entirely de-
stroyed, but no one is reported killed, though
many were seriously hurt.
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PORTLAND DRY Dock CoMPANY.-This Com
pany have had upon their ways for the year
ending May LIST 1873, 80 schooners, 16 brigs II
barks Is steamers and tow boats. Two of
the barks were taken in loaded Any vessel
can go into this dock without discharging her
cargo, which is an expense saved to the vessel.
The rates of charges at this dock are the same
the year round, although the expense of keep
ing the docks in good condition is necessarily
greater in the winter months, than in the sum-
mer. The rates are less than at Boston as
shown by the Boston cards. Vessels 400 feet
long and drawing 20 feet of water can enter
this dock. Ship owners have the privilege of
employing their own caulkers and carpenters
if desired During the past year the Company
have expended over $1,000 in improvements and
machinery.
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ENTERTAINMENTS.
Maine GenI Hospital Fair.
To be holden in
PORTLAND
Commencing June 10. 1873.

rIVHE Executive Committee announce that tho ar
IL ranPements for Grand State Fair In aid Of the
Maine General Hospital are about competeG and the
Fair will be opened in City and Fluent Halls Tues-
day aft ernoon. June 10th, at O'clock TO continue
eight Gays and evenings, Sunday excepted. ON each
day after the 10th the Hall will be opened at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ
Applications for space at the tables must be made
to the Executive Committee on before the 25th of
OF May. The tables will be numbered and drawn by
lot.
All articles marked "Hospital Fair, Portland Me-,
VIII be brought rec by any OF the railroads or steam
ooat lines running to PORTLAND or by the Eastern Ex
press Company.
=, The Executive Committee desire that contribu-
lions should be forwarded at as early date as pos
nails for space.
All rinsements are being mace for reduced fares ON
the Fa us and steamboat lines in the STATE during
June LIST. f""euiais OF which WI be announced
bridge. eht halls will be connected by
the charge Of VIII VII be open day and evening under
itors 10 ~ ~ Competent person for tbe use ~ vis-
i'os " INC ar rom out of the c;,r ~ INC uSe Vi '
C,a, a. w. ii. CLAPP
CHARLES Z. JOSE. Seeretary. ''iNe committee
Portland May 20, 1873
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POLICE NoTEs.-Professiona jealousy be-
tween two private watchmen on Commercial
street eliminated in an assault Saturday night.
The aggressor, named John Kelley, was ar
rested
Two rather mild DRINKS and an ARRAY made
up the slate at the police station Saturday
night The affray was on Fore street, and
consisted of an interchange of fisticuffs. Yes
terday there were but two arrests, both for
drunkenness Warm weather appears to wilt
immortality
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WASHINGTON.
A Court Martial.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-By direction of the
President a general court martial has been APP
pointed to meet at Ringgold barracks, Texas,
June the 9th, for the trial of Lieuts Charles S.
Davis, Henry f Leggett and such other pris-
oners as may be ordered before it.
The Civil Service.
The consultation between the Cabinet and
the Civil Service Board lasted until two o'clock
curing which large number of amendments
and notifications to the civil service rules were
suggested, which will be acted upon by the
Board The utmost harmony of views con-
corning the necessity of fostering the civil SER
vice system existed at the consultation.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances to-
day: Currency 80, 374, 509 special deposits of le-
gal tenders for redemption of certificates of de-
post $28, $40 900; coin $75, 1O3 277; including
$26, 439, 100 in coin certificates; legal tenders
outstanding 1886, 665,620.
L0uisiana Affairs.
The Attorney General this morning received
a despatch stating that the Supreme Court of
Louisiana has just decided two cases of contest
for office under the intrusion act and in both
cases the legality of the officers holding under
the Kellogg government was sustained
The telegram also said that the opposition in
Louisiana is dissatisfied with Senator Carpen-
ter's speech.
More of the Civil Service.
tbs ascertained from those having the best
means of information, that the Advisory Board
at present in session, will encourage the growth
and thus render more efficient the contemplated
reform. They believe after their consultation
with the President and members Of the Cabi-
net on Saturday, that the administration is de-
termined to give the support needed. 1t was
generally agreed that some notifications are
demanded of the results of experience, by
which, while the changes in detail will be
slight, the main features and scope will re-
main not only unimpaired but will be invigored.
The Board will, in the course of few days,
complete the work of revision, when the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-26

MAINE CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-A settlement
was reached Friday in the prospective suit
against the Maine Central Railroad. Messrs.
Fogg, Burrill, Totman and Others of Kendall S
Mills recently brought bill in equity against
the Maine Central, to prevent them from chang
ing the location of their road at Kendalps
Mills. The Maine Central Company proposed
to discontinue their way over the old bridge,
which was destroyed, and thus not cross the
river, but keep on the east side the whole way,
thus leaving Kendalrs Mills to depend on the
Skowhegan line. 1t is now understood that
those who bring the bill in equity, and the Ken
dall's Mills people generally, have agreed to an
null their action if the Maine Central will make
free the toll bridge at that place at cost of
$4,000, and it is said that the Maine Central
has acceded to those terms
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MQre EuLiam TrauhIcs

ST. LOUIS, May PA special from Fort Sill,
Indian Territory, states that great excitement
prevails among the Wachita Indians, ac-
count of the murder of their principal chief
out hunting alone, and next morning his head
less body was found with bullet hole through
it, and one hundred yards distant his scalped
head was found. 1t is believed the Wachitas
and their allies will Immediately take the war
to restrain them. The deceased chief was
great friend of the whites. Seventeen years
ago one of his warriors killed sentry at Fort
Arbuckle, and the chief promptly brought the
assassin's head to the fort
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Fourtb Dav. Friday, june 18Th.
Fifth Day. saturday, June 14th.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars offered by the
Executive Committee of the Maine General Hospital
and for whose benefit the entire proceeds Of the gaze
for this day has been donated.
No. o. First Premium, Martin s. Pennell, wagon
valued $780, open to all horses that have never
trotted better than AS.
No. 10. Second Premium. fine Gold Mounted Har-
ness value S1c0, open to all horses that have never
trotted better than 2:35.
The above races will all be mile heats best 3 in
in harness. excepting Nos. and and will be trotted
under the rules + the National Association. All en-
tries must be made in accordance Herewith In
heats where eight horses start the distarca
will be $50 yards When less than eight horses
the distance will be 100 yards ''''i'
Code will be adopted. '"'ionai
Entrance Fee9Ten per cent. must accomnanv tho
nomination in all cases. npany the
All entries, except for Special Premiums Of the
Hospital Fair will close Saturday Nav sist al tne
@ NJ. az NO ~ Preble Street. resr of Prebe
House. The Wagon and Harness Premiums will re-
main open until Friday noon at u ocIoek June 18th
ana VIII then close with the Secretary of the Hospital
Far at their headquarters under Falmouth Hotel.
Ensrance Ten per cent. Of value
entrance to be addressed to the proprietors.
. BAILEY s. WILLIS.
GEORGE H. BAILEY HORACE e. WILLIS:
NAV Ie did
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,, .ne slightest disturbance. Perfect order
PPasr omn tGnlo9ehout France. The troops have
oeen eonnned to their barracks since vaStorJat
f fu d an Is quiet in Paris and there are
The radical journals TO-DAY vp ara
They recommend prudence and ; aiin III zone.
part Of the republicans and urge up in on the
Strict adherence to the law. pe"oe ana
Gambetta has issued a manifesto cali;n,
Republicans to respect the law.
Mcmahon has sent a communication to nj
Buffet President of the Assembly acknowledge
Jog the receipt of the official notification of
his election to the Presidency, and accepting
the office in the following terms:
81 will obey the will of the Assembly the de
postory of the National Sovereignty: 1t IS
heavy responsibility but with Coz ana anu .lle
direction of the army, will continue the WORK
of liberating the territory and restoring order'
and will maintain tranquility and the primer
pies on which society rests 10 this L pledge
my word as an honest man and soldier.
The President has issued circular to the pre-
fects of the departments, promising that no at
tack will be made on the laws and institutions
OF the country. The formation of the new gov
eminent is not yet completed. 1t is said that
Duke DeBroglie will have the Ministry of the
Interior and NJ. Pierre Magne that of Finance,
and that the Baron De Larcy, NJ. M. Emoul
and Batble will also enter the cabinet A port
folio was rendered NJ Goullard late Minister
of Finance Immediately after President THEIRS
deposition, but he declined it. A large num-
Der of Republican functionaries have resigned.
Celebrating the Queens Birthday.
LONDON, May 4.-To-day being the birthday
of Queen Victoria, is observed as a holiday.
The morning was ushered in by firing of sa-
lutes and ringing of bells, and reviews of troops
incidental to the occasion take place during the
day. This evening London will. be illuminated
The Khivan War.
LONDON, May 25.-[N. Y. Herald Special -
Tho following is telegraphed from Central Asia
81 have Joined the ENJOYS of the Khan of Xiii
va, in the Kizilkun desert on the way from fort
No. to Tawdia, 300 miles west of Yashkend.
Nicholas Cons tantinovitcn and Gen. Koffmann
are waiting to see Them
These ENJOYS went to fort No. 1 to accept any
terms for the Khan, the Russian military pow
ers propose. They have missed Gen. Kauff-
man there, but seem now to understand that
the Grand Duke and General were not pushing
on, but waiting their coming to negotiate. AL
though the commanders may thus wait, it i S
doubtful if there will be any interruption of the
movement of the troops, since to secure the
fall of Khiva, it appears only their presence be-
fore it is necessary. Dissension reigns there
The Khan is at war with two brothers, and
these only await the arrival of the Russians to
surrender the place.
Yellow Fever NJ MOntevidiO.
Advices from Montevido April 90, says the
yellow fever prevails there to such an extent
that the people are flying from the city, and
business is suspended.
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changes will be made public. Assurance is
given that th. Y will contain nothing from
which its truest friends will dissent, while 1t is
believed that the greatest need is better in
structed and more discriminating public opin-
ion on the subject
The Official Postage Stamps.
The official postage stamps and stamped en-
velopes are not to be used before the first Of
July next, when the act a5olishing the frank
ing privilege goes into effect. These stamps
ana envelopes are furnished for postal business
only, ana consequently they must not be sold
or used on private correspondence or business,
OF applied to any private purposes whatever,
Under no circumstance must thew be sold.
loaned or given to any officer or clerk of any
other department of the government A vio-
latlon OF any of these prohibitions will be held
to constitute good grounds for removal.
Various Matters.
The Northern Pacific Railroad Co. has filed
with the Secretary of the Interior, maps show
ing the definite locations of the road between
the Red River of the North and the Missouri
river. This is a formalty to secure the perma-
nent withdrawal of lands on this portion of the
route granted TO the Company.
"A signal station is to be established on the
summit OF Pixies Peak.
Inc report that the Secretary of the Treas
ury mas ordered the transfer of S2,OO0,O 900 in
gold from San Francisco to Washington is I'M
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The Texan ROrder.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 24.-To-day's
'Sentinel''in mentioning the various cattle rob-
berries committed this month by armed Next
cans, places the number stolen and crossed into
Mexico within radius of sixty miles of this
city, at not less than 1000 head; while higher
up the river, proportionate number has been
driven across the frontier.
the reported raid of Col. Mckenzie into the
kickapoo camp in Mexico, and the punishment
of indians. has caused very general satisfaction
here. and will tend to lesson the depredatiops,
if this policy is carried out
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MAY TERM, sYMoNDs. j., PRESIDING
THIRD DAY.


THIRD DAY.
SATURDAY.-State VS.. Jonathan Watson.
Tristram Jordan testifed-Watson told me, in Civ
ing an account of what he knew of the fire, that he
had been hauling wood that day, and after he came
home the last thing he did that night to go to the
barn and feed his COW; that he went to bed about
O'Clock, and shortly after his wife came to bed; he
said he went to aleep and the thing he knew he
was awakened by his child kicking him; he said he
went and Immediately got the cow out; new barn
fire when he went out didn't notice the house
fire when he went out, but saw it when he return
ed he said the ell caught inside through an open
window; that the wind took whirl and threw the
fire to the house, he said he lost eight tons of hay
salt and English; said he lost all he had and
than that he had thousand dollars in money
burned up.
Mark D. PARROT, Roscoe Libby, Hiram Higgins,
Rnfus E. Jordan, Benz. f. Libby, William B. Hig-
gins and Tristram Parrot also testified in corrobor-
alton to what has already appeared in evidence.
In the afternoon at the request of counsel, the
Court ordered view of the premises and the jury
were taken out in carriages under the charge of two
officers.
Henry Gillespie was fined five dollars and costs of
arrest for not obeyug summons to attend court as
q witness in liquor case
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For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indiges-
ton, Depression of Spirits and General Delhi
ty, in various other forms, FERRo-PHosPHoRA-
TED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL,
HAZARD & Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic. AS stimulant
tonic for patients recovering from fever or 9TH
er sickness, it has no equal If taken during
the season it prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers. may21-4wf
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The ADULTERATIoN OF Cocoa in England,
by admixture of starch and similar articles,
has brought forth commentator from eminent
English medical authority of the Cocoa and
Chocolate prepared in foreign lands For the
purity and great excellence of their goods
(which are sold by all grocers) Walter Baker &
Co, of Boston, bore away the first prize not
only from the Worlds Fair at London, but
from the Paris Exposition.
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by TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE.


LAUNCHING.
BELFAST, Me-, May 24.-Schooner Lillian,
about three hundred tons, to be commanded by
Capt. George f. Ryan, was launched to-day
from the yard of c. P. Carter.
Fire.
EAsTPoRT, Me-, May 25.-The residence of
d. L Odell was discovered to be on FIRE about
o'clock this morning. The flames were extin-
guished with some difficulty. The ell was burn
ed and the main house badly damaged by smoke
and water. Loss about $500. Insured in the
Home of New York
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CAsco BAY EXPEDITIoN.-The U S. steam
tug Blue Light is being fitted out at the Wash
ington Navy Yard for the use of Prof B arid,
U. s. Fish Commissioner. and Prof Verrill of
Yale College, in their Casco Bay expedition.
The revenue cutter stationed here will also be
at their disposal. The expedition is to investi-
gate the causes of the decrease of edible fish,
and it will be necessary to thoroughly investi-
gate the feeding grounds by dredging opera
tions, as the cause of the decrease is in meas
ure dependant upon the fish feed The head
quarters of the expedition will be on Peak S
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CoUGH-woRN VICTIMS whose lungs are rack
ed and torn with paroxysms that threaten to
choke you, all that you have to do is to take
Hale's Honey of Horeho,ad and Tar. A rapid
cure is certain. Sold by all Druggists.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.


AUCTION COLUMN.
Plants-F. o. Bailey 81 Co.
Three Lots-F. o. Bailey & Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
City Hall-Grand Floral Concert.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
My Son Speaks-Vegetine.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Executors Sale-John j. W. Reeves
In Memoriam-Decoration Day.
The Majors Dead-John Yeaton, Jr.
Special Order No. 2-JohD Yeaton, Jr.
Notice-George A. Thomas.
Copartnership Notice-Shnrtlef d Chase.
Fish-Curtis a. Davis.
Carriages-E. I. Patten & Co.
Eastern Cemetery. S. Gould.
Seaside Home for Sale.
To Let-House.
A Challenge-Diriro B. B, Club,
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
DR.. Urann-Preble House.
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THE Fays, the wonderful spiritual mediums
who have lately been holding seances at the
United States Hotel, open this avenng in the
ante-room of Army & Navy Union Hall for
one week. They will hold seances every even
ing commencing at eight o'clock. Admission
fifty cents
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New YORK, MAY PA Washington special
states that the Mexican minister says that
der has been done by the Kickapoo Indians,
and negotiations have long been pending by
both governments to induce that tribe to 60 on
their TO srvation. He anticipates no trouble
bctweetrf two countries from the recent raid
OF Col. Mckenzie, having Lo doubt of an ami
cable settlement of the affair."
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THE surest and most direct mode of removing
or counteracting kidney, bladder and glandular
diseases mental and physical debility, diabetes,
gravel, female weakness and uterine complaints,
is to occasionally partake of SMoLANDER's BU-
cHU. This vegetable medicine may be relied
upon as being a tonic, diuretic solvent and al
terative, and the best preparation of Bachu.
y21-eod1w
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The Atlantic Wreck.

New YORK, May PA Halifax letter says
that 428 bodies have been recovered from the
wreck of the Atlantic, leaving 118 passengers
unaccounted for. Nearly dozen bodies of the
lost cabin passengers are still missing and al
though all the staterooms have not been exam
ined by the divers, it is not thought any bodies
will be found in them when entered, as the pas
sengers are believed to have escaped to the deck
when informed of the pending danger after the
vessel struck
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A Nice Wan for Chiefof Police.

NFW YORK, May Z4.-f1agS are h0lSted on
the shipping in the harbor in honor of Queen
victoria's birthday, and salute was fred at
noon from the various British steamships in
port.
A Nice Wan for Chief of Police.
The new Chief of Police, Matsel, is the same
man who was chief under Fernando Wood,
when the metropolitan police was first formed.
He was very prominent at that time, in the
riotous efforts to thwart the action of the author
tiles IN placing the metropolitan force in power,
and it was at that time, June, 1857, when the
Seventh Regiment was enroute on its trip to
Boston, that it was ordered to halt on its march
and protect the city hall from threatened riot of
the old police under Matsell He assumed his
new position as chief to-day and the captains
of the stations waited on him for orders
Suspensions in the Lumber Business
100000 Liabilities.
Troy, N. ", May 2.-The following nam
ed firms, members of the combination to con-
ed. Their liabilities being $9,00O,OOO. White
& Co., of Albany, S. w Barnard & Co, of New
York, O. Richards & Sons, of Sandy Hill, r.
Adams s. Co., of New York: Dodge & Co, of
OILS & Co., of Albany, the Williamsburg mill
and lumber company, Chambers 81 Co., of
Cleveland, Watson & Twitchell of Chicogo,
Parton & Spencer of Elizabeth, and r. A.
Loveland OF Chicago All are extensive dealers
in lumber.
The Lumber Failure.
New YORK, May 25.-Russell W. Adams.
one of the members of the lumber combination.
tells the Times that all os the firms in the COM
binaton are iusolvent Their combination of
means is double or three times the amount of
their liabilities, and they possess large quanti-
ties of lumber which lies in Canada and in
mills in Michigan and New York State The
firms in this city are most heavily involved, ex-
cepting White & Co., of Albany, and Page &
Co, of Oswego. All the firms are well estab-
lished and doing good business of 100000 a
year each.
The World says that terms upon which lead
ing. creditors, all in New York, have agreed,
and which they recommend smaller creditors
to accept, are as follows: Absolute extension
for six months and then new paper for 100
cents and interest, upol which, ten cents, five
to be paid every thirty or sixty days. until all is
paid, The World adds: 1t is to be feared many
persons will be ruined by the recamations
made upon them for drafts drawn ON the sus-
pended firms against consignments of lumber
from many places in the interior and Canada
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Liquor Lcgislatio a.

Boston, May 24,-In the House of Represent
atives this morning, the bill repeating sections
4, 8 and of chapter $50 of the acts of 1872, was
defeated by a small majority. Those sections
legalize the sale of liquors by apothecaries The
vote discloses unexpected opposition to carry
ing the stringency of the liquor law any further.
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Now is the time to have your window screens
made. Lothrop, Devens & Co. have received
large quantity of German linen and cotton
gauze, green wire, &c. No 81 Exchange St.
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