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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04
THE SUICIDAL IMPULSE.

A. Bronx age %, of Newark, n. D., entered
MeKinley's Hotel at No 20 southst. on Monday, and
engaged a room. servant went TO bis room abont p.
yesterday, nd knocked for admtAnce. There being
answer from within the servant looked over The fan
Light OF The door and Bronx lying npon The bed.
The frOnt OF his shirt covered with blood which
had aed from deep wound in bis neck The door was
broken down 10y the hotel proprietOrs ani the
room entered On the floor the bed
a large knife found which had apparently been
used by Brook in attempt 70 commit suicide. he
still breathing however, although iusensble. An
ambulance sent for ana upon It's arrival Brook was
placed within and taken 70 the Park Hospital. The
surgeons there found that he had infected very deep
wound, aud thai there only slight chance Of his
recovering. lie fegaiRed consciousness IN the no spia,
and said mat be- ba attempted 10 end his life account
work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04
PANS, Tuesday, June :. lsT3
PROSPECTS OF TOLERATION N JAPAN.

WASHINGTON, June S.-The Department Of
state has received information fromsMr. DeonR ~ the
effect that religious federation in Japan has nos Desu
decreed The laws and edcts aginst Christianity have
not been abolished but orders have been issued tor the
return OF the baushed Christians their homes and for
the removal oppressive procamations against Chris
tianity Those the Government Councils fayorng re-
ligous, federation were said be stil in the minority
but it was Thought that the time was not far distant
when all DEGREES against freedom OF thought on all suit
ecs would be abolished. Any attempt 70 hasten such
reform faster than they are making. would. 10 sup
posed, result III defeat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04
THE MURDER MANIA.
rn1A1 CRUELTY AT n1NaHAMros.

tlLAAL NhOi@i@AA ~ hA4'NiiAh+'-'
BTNGHAMTON, n. Y, June 3.-Coroner
worthinx has caused the arrest OF Mrs Thomas Can
Dng suspected causing the death Of her mother Rosa
Connity by beating. Toe inquest is not yst finished.
but testimony taken establishes the fact that the prs
oner was cruel TO mother and frequently beat her
and turned her out Of house sleep in The coashed
all night and that she drove her out twice on the day
the fatal Injuries wen inflicted
TIE WARREN MURDEREsS.
PORTLAND, Me-, June 3.-Lucy Ann Mink,
the alleged murdercss OF Dr. Baker arrAgned. yes
terday az Rockport. She pleaded not guilty and was
taken to Wiscasset Jail 70 await trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04
rur scrNE az rHE AcTs oF BAKDARIsM.

Tali-fu, the city referred to in the above dis
patch "a situated the south western part OF the Prov
ince of Yunnan. China. 1t is densey popuiaed' soo
was once the capital Of Of the two Kingdoms INTO
which Yunnan was divided during the reign Of KGnia
Khan. The Province Of YunDan in the south western
corner Of the Chinese Empire, IA the stronghold OF e
Moha medans These people have for years dened the
power Of the Imperial Government winch
they declare is Pagan, and unit 70 rue
the followers Of the Prophet Of God. They
have been able to maintain quasi government Of their
own for several years. Their chef who has Just taken
his own life by poison, was known rs the snnAn
suleiman HIS proclamation assuming sovereignty
written Arabic) iasued year or two ago. ana
was extensively circulated through MOhammedan o0nh
tries The Chinese Imperial army has been slowly con
eentrating about the rebeous district for some tune
and now appears 20 have made a victorious desoens
upon the seat Of suleimans Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

In the Massachusetts Senate yesterday the
Committee the Treasury reported that the bil
tlorzing an expenditure $4,000 toward competing
the HOosac Tunnel ought pass In the House. the bill
ia reference ~ The consolidation Of the Eastern and Boz
ton aud Maine Railway rejects w Vote VI ~ " %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04
THE REPUBLIC OF SPAN.

RESIGNATION OF SENIOR PIERRAD-rHE CONVENIENT
CONGRATULATED - NATURALIZATION on TIN
NORTHERN RAILWAYS.
MADRID, Tuesday, June 8, kTS.
Senior Pierrad has resigned the Ministry OF
War TO which he was appointed al interim.
The Government has received numerous dispatches
from the provinces eOngratuatng II on the speech ade
by President Fguera5 the opening Of the CoHstitS
tl0nal Assembly.
BAYOsYE, Tuesday, June J, 1879.
The Carlists who hold portion OF the Northern Rail-
way in Spain, have signed a convention by which the
resumption OF railway traffic Will be permitted, the
Spanish authorities agreeing the naturalization Of the
line from Miranda del EDro 70 the frontier. FOR tins
concession the railway company pays the CArsts S2a
per day.
THE NEW ADMINISTRATION IN FRAtdjEI
PROCLAMATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE Army
GEN. LADAuRAULT TO COMMAND THE ARMY on
VERSAILLES.
PARIS, Tuesday, June :, ls7a
President MacMahOn has issued a prOclama-
zion 90 the army, in which he says: " The chooo Of
President OF the Republic from your ranks shows TIA
confidence Of the National Assembly IN your loyalty"
The President mas also issued an order appointing
Gen Ladmirau now Military Governor Of Paris, ~ ths
command OF the army OF Versailles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

papers dares also 70 publish sarcastic nst
Of Cardinal Rauechers charities, IN when
1900 francs are set down as contribution to poor
Bishop Lachat of BasleD and "a forms 10 tne poor
Of Vienna The movement in Bavaria 10 TOO near
Austria-especially since the people are 80 closely
allied in blood-not tot be also felt, and the resls
tanoe to the new pretensons of Rome Is much more
general and powerful than appears on the surface
In spite of their bold attitude believe the ln1alh
blists TO be thoroughly alarmed; their defiance rs
necessity Of their present position. Much OF tne
fun in the journals have mentioned cannot easily
be translated on account of the dialect or local al
lusions. The specimens have given show the gene
raj drift and aim of the humor which is now popular
here, rather than its peculiar character. b. t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
AsIATIC BARBARTTY.
THIRTY THOUSAND cAPTTvKs MAssACRED By TIE
CHINESE AT TALIPU.

LONDON, Tuesday, June 3, 1873.
Adispatch from Shanghai giving some particulars
of the capture by the Imperial Chinese forces of tho
City of Tali-Fu, capital of Mohmamedan State IN
the Province of Yunnan, southW Western China. says
the most frightful scenes were witnessed in tho
conquered city upon the entry Of the Emperors
army The victorious forces feb upon their captiVes
end nassacred 10000 Of them. The Sultan poisoned
himself preferring death by his own hands 10 fab
ing into the power Of his enemies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04
TIME FOR TIE GOVERNMENT TO STATE IT'S CASE.
Ihk York Enenlna naaL

From The Nsl0- York Evening Post
We have not hitherto had much 10 say in
regard 70 che Vienna scandal az u is not our custom 10
discuss subjects where the facts not accurately
known But have heard in this matter Gen. Van
Judge from internal evidence, his whole defense II
any other charges against him That have
yet been made, or II the Government has stii
against him which he mas not met H 10 ABOUT time that
it was public. The removal OF the whole Commas
was, under the circumstances an extreme measure
We free that Judging from the tone and style
Of Gen Van Buren's letter, Judging especially from the
act that he can see no mproDuety in subordinate
commissioner borrowing ron the Keeper OF restaurant
whom he had granted privilege, the Datry SUN OF
$500, because the exchequer which represented the
United States short OF money that Gen. Van Buren,
Vas a very unfit person 10 put In such position But
the Government having made the original blunder had
better have ried 20 get along with 10 without creating
scandal, perhaps by making the Commission subordinate
% the Minister other quiet way. unless they
had better for the sweeping change than
yet appeared II these better reasons do exist the
public would like to they are, and justice
Mr. jay well TO Mr.. Van Buren, the Government
should state its case.
EVIDENTLY AN HONEST MANS PROTEST
trDaa TAs Ner- YORK COmmeraai Aavertissf.
The letter of Mr. Thomas Is. Van Buren,
late Chief Commissioner Vienna, published IA ths
days tribune, - more temperate IN tone tnan his
leers. Il does sound ike the protest OF
aud Injured IL 10 hard believe that Nj
Van Buren, has done any ami with tins letter be-
fore them, the pubic may well suspend judgment Mr.
Van refers to the method Of his appointment and
his whole course and Conduct as Commissioner. He
evidently regards the American Minister Vienna Mr.
john jay, at the bottom OF the whole conspiracy
against MIN. Mr.. Jay born MARRIOTT natural strrrr
up VI strife, never 20 happy when engaged in
quent quarrel. unless at those alternate
moments when lac sings IN ducet strains tho praises OF
has managed 60 live comfortable setfcomplacencY,
the POdsnap OF Westchester, the Turveydrop OF the
Union League Club. We do most earnestly hope that
Gen. Van Barren ay emerge Win honor from tnis pres
ent entangemenL HIS own character warrants this 60
poctauun. ana faith IN lnl Is quickeued by the
knowledge OF the peculiar netnods OF warfare N wh,n
ais Antagonist LndaIgcS
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29

world upon his knees. Upon their kuees the
problem of the efficiency of christians of the
present day is to be solved. If any christian,
any church, the churches or our time, fail, it
will be from neglect of the closet If We sue
coed, it will be through hard work in the secret
place. A glorious success may be achieved.
CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.
Rev. Father Bradley delivered a discourse at
the Cathedral yesterday, taking for his text,
I'd Luke, 33-4O-On Christmas the church call
ed her children to rejoice. To-day her appear
ance is indicative of joy, but amid all this joy
she sounds note of warning In man there
are two wills, viz, his superior ard inferior.
The one draws US toward God, the other to sat
isfy our passions. Our inferior will is contin-
ing without the cooperation o. our superior will
or reason. The heart of man is battlefield
where these two opposing forces meet. The
present season should be one of reflection,
should remind us of the world to come. Let us
heuceforth determine to be like men, not like
beasts, who are prompted by their passions
Our re son tells us that God has appointed one
church by which we should be governed.
In the evening Rev. Mr.. Hayden delivered
lecture in the New Jerusalem church, of which
he is pastor. taking for his theme SIN my Fa-
theirs house are many mansions"
CITY HALL.
Owing to the bad walking, the attendance
was not large at the City Hall. Rev. c. B.
Pitblado however amply repaid those
who did venture out, for be delivered one of the
best lectures ever heard in that hall. His SUBJ
ject THE only glory worth much" served as
ring on which he hung his thoughts Every
man seeks for glory of some sort, but the true
glory is spiritual. The goodness of God is his
glory. and goodness is the only glory worth
having. The true wants of man are hot met
by seeking only the glory of this world. World
~ glory is uncertain Trus glory is gained by
the culture of the heart. Love to God works
love to ones fellOwmen. Science cannot make
man glorious. There are those who regard
nature as God. But this is a false belief and
men so discover it before they die. If we cam
not all have the glory of great minds, we can at
least attain to that grandest of all gIories, a
God given one.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29
Retrench.

Advices from. Washington indicate that
some officials have discovered that the needs
of the Treasury are not after all very urgent,
since c ngress mauifests determination to
cut down the estimates and expenses OF the
Government. Some of the heads of bureaus
express the opinion that We can get along
very we'll without borrowing, withou. taxa
ton and without greatly shrinking the esti-
mates. This sort OF thing wont do. If tue
receipts Of the Government exceeded its ex-
peDditures by millions, there would be the
same necessity f1r economy and reLrench-
ment. There is feeling that there are nu-
merous little leaks in The various depart
ments which should be stopped and now
that necessity is pressing, it is the best time
to look after them.
A few year ago curiors Congressman
was puzzled as to what might be the duties
of the superintendent of the Crypt" who
figured in the long roll OF Office holders at
the capitol. As the result of long and dill
gent enquiry, he found that the predecessor
of this worthy functionary had at some time
been placed there to watch the remains of
deceased Congressman and never relieved,
so the Office was continued through numer-
Gus administrations until this iconoclastic
Congre ;sman rudely assailed and destroyed
the pleasant though sepulchral little sine
cure. 1t is quite possible that the investi-
igating Congressman Of to-day will find quite
number Of Crypt keepers about the capitol.
departments, navy yards, custom houses, etc.
The humane Congressman will not feel like
distressing the lazzaroni that infest the best
parties. but he must remember that the Gov
ernment is for the mass of the people who
have good reason to object to their support
But the example to which we have re-
fprred indicates that there is good ground for
lighting the torch Of inquiry and investiga-
ton. 1t will not do the least harm if every
thing is found to be right aud If extravaganza
is found. the sooner it is stopped the better.
If the torty-third Congress desires 20 i'm
prove upon its decidedly unpropitious begin
ming, and to maize itself pleasing in the eyes
of the nation, it will set out on crusade
against extravaganza in public expenditure.
TIE business will not be agreeable for the
victims, but the mass of the people will ap-
prec late and applaud.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29
News and Other Items.

The deaths in Boston last week numbered 126
males 50, females 67.
Typhoid fever is prevailing to an unusual and
fatal extent in northern New Hampshire.
Governor Noyes of Ohio, will retire from his
Office, it is said, poorer than when he was elect
ed.
The first lady ever appointed collector of
internal revenue is Mrs. s. M. Parker of the
4th Indiana District
The Providence Journal thinks that the vote
of 81 to 81, abolishing corporal punishment in
the high schools of Boston, was "close vote
for this enlightened age"
The bonded and floating debt of Chicago has
been increased since 1869 by So per cent or
from SS.1S9,371 to $l5,393.332 The expendi-
lures for four years have amounted to S25,5OO,-
900.
William o. Butler, candidate on the Cass
ticket years ago for Vice President has been
elected President of Bible Society in Carroll
county, Ky.
Official returns of the late election from all
but one county in Mississippi, give Ames for
Gouernor 1890, Alcorn 52719 The majority
Tor Gen. Ames is 2O,5S1 and the total vote 1885,
ICY, against la, 2SS for the same Office in 1869
humors OF Cabinet changes are again afloat.
Secretary Richardson and Minister Schenck to
change places, Secretary Delano to succeed
SIckles, and somebody else to succeed Delano-
such are among the new speculations.
"Perley" says that nc intoxicating drinks
have been offered at the White House to New
Years callers since Andrew johnson was Pres
ident, and but few of the Cabinet have ever
given even glass of sherry to the or owds who
have invaded their houses.
hon. William Aliens colored coachman and
German servant girl have eloped and been m VI
riei, greatly to the CONSERVATION of the Demo-
Gratis, who have inst elected Mr. Allen Cover
nor OF Ohio on a strictly ant-miscegnation
platform.
New jersey correspondent of the Philadel-
ph'a Age brings forward, in very brief note,
the names of Gov. Parker of New Jersey, and
James Thompson and Gov. Hendricks of In
u,a''' ior the Democratic nomination for Pres
ident in 1876
D,''"''oA wants to make German the diplo-
matte language, and sent a n,te in German IN
Prince Gortschakoff. The latter saw the mint
and replied in Russian, whereat B;>m,rcl, vox.
ed wrotb. He won't try that thine on flo
Russian bear again.
For cheap living let us go to Washington. for
we are told that Oh Christmas turkeys were sold
at from 10 to 20 cents per pound; chickens 10 to
II cents per pound; western prairie hens $500
per dozen; Virginia venison 10 to Is cents per
pound; canvass back ducks ST. 80 to So per pair;
ana fresh eggs 80 cents per dozen.
Inc C'ncinnati Chamber of Commerce hav-
ing recently refused deputy sheriff admission
10 it' building to serve summons the sheriff
suea lot contempt of court. The court decided
tnat the Chamber in denying him admission
aenIeo admission to the State OF Ohio, and the
otate OF Ohio has right to go into the Cincin-
natl Chamber of Commerce whenever il n,eases
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29
A Manual of Health.

The edition for 1874 of the sterling medical annual
known as Hostetters Almanac is now ready, and
may be obtained free of cost. of druggists and gen.
eral country dealers in all parts of the United States
and British America, and in iced in every civilized
portion the Western Hemisphere. This Almanac
has been issued regularly at the commencement Of
every year f,r about one-ifh of fury. 1t COM
bines with the sOunest practical advice for the pres
ervation and restoration Of health la ge amount of
ID eresting and amusing light reading, and the cal
i sn1a calculations chronol% Los; al
found entirely accurate. The issue Of Hostetter's
Almanac for 1874 will probably be the largest edition
The proprietors, Messrs. Hostetter g. Smith, Pitts
burg, Pa, on receipt Of two cent stamp will for
ward copy by mail to any person who cannot pro-
cure one in his neighborhood.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29

THE strikes of the railroad engineers and
firemen on many of the Western railroads
promise to greatly interfere with travel and
business. The men are conducting them
selves in very orderly manner and do not
prevent Others from running the trains. This
class of employees on railroads have never
been overpaid, but rather the contrary, con-
sider g the risks they ran and the RESPONSE
bility of the places they hold. 1t seems that
railroad managers considering what policy
they can adopt to reduce expenditures, might
find large number OF leaks before they came
to take ten per cent. from the comparatively
small wages paid so important public servants
as engineers.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29

CURIOUS SUBSTITUTE FOR fFUEL.-The
Euch du Parliament, Belgian paper, publishes
curious letter from Hasselt, announcing the
discovery of a succedanrum for coal. The let
ter says: 1.-TWO days ago poor peasant of our
neighborhood went the round of all the coffee
houses with sack containing earth. He said
he had found the means of heating rooms with
that substance impregnated with solution of
soda He made the experiment before a crowd
If people and succeeded. Next day the whole
town was in great excitement Everybody had
tried the new discovery aud did the same
Following the mans Instructions filled a scut-
tie three-quarters with sn all COAL and the re-
naming fourth with vegetable mould. L then
sent for a half penny worth of comuon carbon
ate OF soda, which dissolved in half a ltre of
water. and then mixed up the solution with the
rest This quantity has been sufficient to warm
my room from two o'clock in the afternoon to
seves IN the evening, at which hour am PEN
ming this"
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29

The enemies of Attorney General Will
iiams have started story that he uses a car
rage built by the Government which cost
$500. This his friends are aware, is not
good thing to say about any public servant, so
wavs been so,"-that his predecessors. Hoar,
Stanberry. and even Judge Chase had car
riages to use as their own which were paid
for by the Government. We have 10 doubt
but that all the little offenses that are raked
now sanctioned aud excused by precedent.
It's 4 good time to make raid against pre-
cedent
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29

BUSINESS CHANGEs.-The following are re-
cent business changes IN this State:
Clinton-Z. Hunter, gen. store; now Hunter
& Dodge.
Harrison-Kneeland, Hobbs & Emery, cloth
ing, dis; now L. ID. Emery.
Livermore-S. Soule & Co., shoe mfrs, sold
out to j. V. Young & Cor. e. Young, j. V.
Young.
Portan6-Reidy & Kelley, founders, dis.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29
MONDAY MORNING. DEC. 20. 1873

Every re yular attache of the PRESS is furnished
vii card certificate countersgned by Stanley I {.
Pu!en, Editor. All railway, steamboat AMI hote
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
cred initials of ever, person claiming to represent ou
Jour lal as we have information that severa. .'bum
mere'' are seeking courteses in the name of I'll.
Pass, and we have no disposition to be, even pas
lively, party to such fraud
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29

The Commissioners Of the sinking fund OF
the Kennebec & Portland Railroad Company,
Messrs. James W. Moth and Joseph H. Will
llams, have issued a circular, which states
that all the bonds of the cities and towns is
sued in aid of that railroad have been paid
and cancelled
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29

1T is said that our authorities are sharply
watching the steamer Edgar Stewart, now at
Baltimore, fitting out for filibustering ex-
petition against Cuba. One case of Virgin
ius at cost of five millions is enough.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29

WE do not read anonymous letters and commuu'-
cations. The uame and address ofthe wrlterare il
al'essesindspensab e, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty good faith.
w cannon undertake to return or reserve com
municauons that are nor useo
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29

The appointment Of Caleb Gushing as
Minister to Spain in place of Gen. Sickles, is
an admirable one The wonder is that he
will accept it.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29
DIED..

In this city, Dec 10, Mr. William Tone aged IS yrs
In this city. Dec. 26, suddenly, Mrs. Mary W., wife
of Stillman Roberts, aged rs wears.
Funeral services this Monday afternoon at o'clk,
at No: % Brown street. Friends and relativesare
invited to attend
In Sweden. Dec. 20, Mrs. Eunice, wife Of Earl
Douglass aged 60 years months.
In North Bridgt0n, Dec. 20, Mrs. Emeline, wife of
Thos Churchill, aged 81 years.
In Porter Dec. IA, Abbie B. Sargent, aged 20 years
and months.
In Baldwin, Betsey Smith, formerly of Bridgton,
aged II years.
AT Fan River, Mass, Dec. 2sth, Mr.. Granville NJ
Chase, formerly Of this CITY,
Notice of funeral services hereafter.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29
DIR. JAMES A. SPALDING.
90 LII S T
3O1 - CONGRESS- ST., Room No. 6.
-Oface Hours 8 A. M. to P. M. Residence Pretle
house. sel1sn6m
To the Public.

The Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Ami
mails respectfully gives notice that ALONZo H,
street, Cup stairs) mas been appointed Agent Of the
Society,"
The public are therefore requested to give prompt
may come to their knowledge, and he will see to il
that the Offenders brought to speedy and strict
justice. Per order.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29
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The Portland daily press., 1873-12-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby forbidden harboring or
trusting my adopted daughter Jennie Masterson, on
my account and no bills of her contracting will be
paid by me she having left my home without cause.
de29sn*1w MATTHEW MASTERSON.