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The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18
The Railroad War.

The "frog" which was put into position
Tuesday evening by the Boston and Maine
workmen, was torn up early yesterday morning
by force of Eastern Railroad men, and by 9
o'clock a. m. the track was sufficiently repaired
to allow an engine belonging to the Eastern
Road to pass over it. Nc opposition to this &C.
ton was offered by the Boston and Maine
From a. m. until noon an Eastern Railroad
engine rested upon the rails directly over the
place where the frog had been taken up. A
large crowd of spectators hung around the
scene of warfare all the forenoon. and dis
cussed, each according to his individual way of
thinking, the aspect of affairs. AT l O'Clock,
the hour when the Grand Trunk Road usually
took possession of the tracks on Commercial
stree4 for the balance of the day, Superintend-
ent Furber of the Boston and Maine Road Or
dered the engineer of the Eastern Road to re-
move his engine from the SPOT, when he pro-
posed to return the frog that had been displaced
early in the morning. This the engineer fatty
refused TO do, whereupon Mr.. Furber ordered
his men to forcibly take possession of the en-
CINE and remove it; which order was imme-
diately obeyed. For few moments matters
looked squally, but acting under orders, the
Eastern men refrained from offering any special
resistance The engine was moved some dis
lance off above the switch, and the switches
both above and below the scene were spiked
| The frog was then put once more in its proper
position, and by : o'clock p M, the work was
completed. When it was announced that the
work had been successfully accomplish d, three
cheers were given by the crowd FOR the Boston
and Maine. AT this juncture span of horses,
| drawing q team containing a band playing a
lively air, appeared upon the scene and were
greeted by the crowd with lusty cheers 1t is
probable that the frog will now be allowed to
remain undisturbed, as an injunction has been
| seryed upon the Eastern Railroad Company, re-
.trainine it from any further meddling with the
frog until the courts decide the question in
volved.
Later in the afternoon workmen were en-
gagged in laying the Boston and Maine tracks
from the frog to their side track on Smiths
Wharf, and by tonight, if no opposition is
offered, they will be able to run their cars down
to the lower end of their wharf property. This
| will enable them to connect at once with the
Grand Trunk Railway for the transportation OF
ther cars. 1t is understood that the Boston
| and Maine Railroad Company Propose to but in
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18
NlTNOE TEEEGRAMS.

Edward Upton and Thomas Conley have
been arrested in New York for attempting to
negotiate forged railroad bonds.
A coul terfeiting mint for three and five cent
pieces has been discovered on canal boat in
North River, N. Y. James English, William
Spikes alias Henry Davis, John Radford aud
John Harrington were arrested.
Henry b. Kmbrough, a printer who refused
to join in a STRIKE some time since. was shot in
the back at Smith Green's establishment in
Jacob street, New York. by Dennis Gallagher.
who was one OF the leaders of the strike. The
wound is not fatal.
Five thousand people assembled at Starved
Rock yesterday to celebrate the first settlement
of white men in Illinois, in 1913
A soldiers monument was dedicated in LYNN
yesterday.
The Convention of the National Board of
Steam Navigators opened at Philadelphia yes-
terday.
Opdyke & Co. are not involved in the failure
of the New York and Midland Railroad. The
road hopes to escape its financial troubles, and
to keep its contractors at work on the line.
An attempt to wreck train on the Pennsyl-
yania Railroad by placing ties on the track,
near Metuchin, N. j., Tuesday night, was I'M
successful.
Newport has voted against water and fire.
alarm telegraDhs.
State Prohibition Convention met at Syra-
cuse yesterday and nominated State ticket.
Investigation shows that SS68,o00 of the
Brooklyn Trust Company's funds have been
borrowed and used 10y its trustees.
Earl Hardwick, Lord Lieutenant of Cam
bride eshlre, died yesterday, aged IA.
The steamers leaving England this week for
| New York take a number of delegates FOR the
! Evangelical See,
! The deaths by cholera in Paris from the 9th
to the 14th is officially reDorted az 121 instead
! of -, as stated yesterday
The King of Italy arrived at Vienna yester-
] day, and was most cordially received by the
Emperor and the populace.
Str John McDorald began mis- testimony be-
fore the Royal Commission at ottawa yesterday
in regard to the railway scandal
The paper house of Bloomfield & Moore at
Philapelphia, was damaged by fire Wednesday.
| Los, $4,000.
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Tomorrow the grand sweepstakes come off
The Montgomery Guards at Bid
defOrd.
A Successful Excursion.

BDDEFoRD, Sept H. - The Montgomery
Guards Of Portland arrived here at p. NJ
They were met at the depot by the Biddeford
Light Infantry, whose guests they will be dur
ing their visit The Company numbers 36 men
in uniform and quite number of honorary
members. The Ferry Village Brass Band, of
Is pieces, accompany them. They were escort
ed through the principal streets of Biddeford
and Saco to the armory of the Infantry on
Main street, where refreshments were served.
AT $50 o'clock a dress parade of the two COM
papies was held in City Square, after which
supper was served at the Biddeford House. In
the evening there was band and promenade
concert at City Hall for an hour. At $50 the
two companies formed and proceeded to CITY
Hall to the flag presentation. When the two
companies had formed in line fifteen young
ladies entered the hall bearing the flag. The
presentation was made by Hon. T. II. Hub
lard, in behalf of the ladies. The flag was re-
ceived by Mayor McMulln in behalf of the
Company in a neat speech. Three cheers were
then given for Hon. T. Fl. Hubbard and Mayor
MCMILLAN. The flag is a fine one, of heav v
silk, and cost 500,
After the presentation the Montgomerys
gave an exhibition drill. They had been high
ly complimented for their marching aud gener
al appearance, and when they began their drill
they showed themselves experts and they were
loudly applauded for tueir splendid move
ments.
Dancing was next in order and was kept up
until late hour.
To morrow the two companies go to the Pool
ADJUSTMENTS of different kinds will be in Or
der. A chowder will be served free to all
who go.
[By Associated Press.l
Three Eastport Mem Lost.
EAsTPoRT, Sept 17.-News have just been
received of the loss of three fishermen of this
place in the great gale at Bay Chaleur-Ed-
ward 0llirar Alhart I,nnnn nd Inhn RaSa
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burys for defendant.



The citizens of Lgonia Village and vicinity
will be addressed at Brooks Hall, on the sub
iect of annexation to Portland, by Hon. B.
Kingsbury, ir,, at y o'clock this evening,
Yesterday schooner arrived in our harbor
from Eastport, with a large lot of box raisins
on board, consigned to one of our Commercial
street merchants The Custom House officers
took possession of the vessel on account of al
legged irregularities, but afterwards relinquished
her to her owners.
Yesterday was delicious fall day.
A igger broke an axle on Commercial street
yesterday
Brig George Burnham, Capt. Staples, arrived
yesterday, with COAL consigned to Randall &
McAllister.
The city was filed with exciting rumors yes
terday afternoon, which had their origin in the
frog placing and the wife shooting.
Judge Rice facetiously remarked at the rail-
road meeting yesterday that there were no frogs
leaping about that room.
A member of the board of directors of the
Maine Central, at their meeting yesterday,
grayeIy stated that the hind legs of shat frog
were to be cut off and forwarded to the Presi-
dent of the road at Augusta.
Yesterday Officer York arrested man named
james Doherty for stealing coat from the
house of Mr.. Woods The coat was recov-
cred from a man ON India street. to whom it
was sold
Two men and one woman named Leonard
were arrested last night by Officers Burnham
and Merrill, fer fighting on Washington street
At midnight there were sixteen DRINKS at the
police station.
A man called at McDuffee's jewelry store a
few days since and stated that he held an i'm
portaut position on the Ogdensburg Railroad,
and needed watch. His appearance and rep
reservations were so plausible that $40 watch
was sold him and his note taken for the amount
1t was afterwards discovered that he had been
employed as a day laborer on the road, but was
discharged. Officer York arrested the men and
upon his delivering up the watch he was dis
charged from custody.
Mr. H. Smith of this CITY, is one of the edi-
tors If Amherst College Organ for the ensuing
year.
Last ectning the District Court room was
thrown open to the public 1t has been freshly
painted, richly decorated and heavily curtained
above the windows and behind the bench, and
presents magnificent appearance. The Judges
rooms have also been Eetoucled with paint
Qui number of ladies and gentlemen wished
the rooms during the evening.
Two young men drove up Congress street last
evening yelling at the top of their voices.
The Resolutes were beaten at Boston yester-
day by the picked nine The score stood to 4.
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TO Il h / q N.
Spanish Affairs.

MADRID, Sept. I'LL the Cortes the debate
on the suspension of sttngs, opened yesier-
day. was continued to-day. The minority urg-
ed no recess till the new constitution is consid-
cred.
The police have seized copies OF Carlst news
papers circulating in the capital.
The / sur ent frigateS have again sailed from
Cartagena. this time for Agoulas, 81 miles dis
ta1t. to collect provisions. The latter town IS
faithful co the national government, and will
resist any attempt to levy contributions. The
British Admiral is there to assist the govern
ment. He will preveut the insurgent fleet
from bombarding the town.
There were serious riots yesterday IN EclJa,
provoked by intranslgentef. Many persons
were killed and injured.
The municipal election in Malaga yesterday
was attended with disorder and bloodshed.
There was fighting at many polling places, and
the rloting continued into night.
LivinsstO Found Ag lin.
PARIS, Sept 17.-=Mr. Stornes, the English
traveller, has arrived from Central Africa. lie
reports that he met Dr. Livingstone last June,
and parted from him on the first OF July The
Doctor was III perfect health.
e'nh. aud slavery.
HAVANA, Sent 16.--A meeting was held here
recently at VIII ch various propositions Tor Tue
abolition of slavery were discussed. 49,,
1t is reported that the planters OF Cuco vi
las wanted to adopt exMinster Morets sixty
year emancipation law, and not broach tue
slave question until capital duties are sent to
Spain, but as no election has or can take place
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18

SEPTEMBER CRIMINAL TERM, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-State John Haggerty and John
Freeman. Indicted for breaking and entering the
store of Charles Day, Jr the morning of the Oath
of August last, and the larceny of eghty-seven
dollars worth of goods therefrom. Verdict guilty
Haggerty and Freeman have each been in the Re-
form School and discharged about eighteen
months ago. FRI is now beyond the age at
which he could be sentenced to the Reform School,
Haggerty was sent to the Reform School during his
minority. aud Freeman was sentenced to two years
in the State prison.
EFox, Asst. County Atty.
Winship for defendants
State VS.. Emil Eisman. Indicted for cheating by
false pretences in that he knowingly and designedy
did falsely pretend to H. W. Richardson that he, the
said rism the agent of a concert troupe, cali
ell the Vienna LAZY Orchestra, and that he was au-
thorzed procure for that troupe five thousand con-
cert programmes; whereas he was not the agent for
such troupe, and that there was no such troupe as
the Vienna Lady Orchestra.
Defendant says he resles in Eastport when at
home; that his business is musici IN and leader of
orches iras that being at Eastort and having bust
in Portland be took the boat for this city, on the
boat he met one r. E. Hess, whom he had seen be-
FORE and who represented himself to be the agent of
the Vienna Lady Orchestra; that subsequently Hess
told him he was pressed for time and wanted him
{Esman) to act agent for him in this city, which
he consented to do and did do advertised procured
tickets and programmes made provision for the
troupe title hotels and sold tickets at the box-of-
fee On Thursday he received letter from Hess
asking him to meet him at Boston and Maine Depot.
He went down there and Hess told him he wished
him to go to Bath with him while on the way he told
Hess what he had done here; that he could not get
City Hall but had taken Music Hall; that the tickets
were selling very slowly; that he had only taken
S3725; Hess then said he would not take the
troupe to Portland but would take the next train
back to Portland, refund the money taken for tick
cts pay what expenses had been incurred and that
he should want Eisman's services no longer; Esman
says he paid over The S37 % Hess, that being all
the money he had received, and having transac ed
his business here in the city, took the midnight
train for Bangor on his way home He says there is
such troupe as the Vienna Lady orchestra which
has, within year, been playing in New York City;
and that be supposed Hess was he said, the agent
for that troupe; that he went directly to PASSPORT
and not seeing any Portland papers did not know
that Hess did not return and settle the Indebtedness
incurred here and refund the money received for tick
cts; that the first he knew of it he was arrested.
The arguments nearly concluded.
Fox, Asst. County Atty.
Bradburys for defendant.
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during the instruction, the settlement of the
question is very indefinite.
After considerable discussion the meeting
ended without arriving at any + s lit.
Another Mexican Rev0iat on
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept lit is run or
ed that Gen. Rocha, COMMANDMENT Chief of
the Mexican army. is getting up revolution on
his own account. Cen Rucha has the r. puta-
ton of being the best fighting mar in IL e Mex
lean army, and if he rebels he wi have plenty
of followers He is now at Zacatecas in com
mand of large force md is said to be in SYM
pathy with the malcontents of Satllo and Mon-
terey.
Railroad Accident.
HAMILTON, Ont, Sept. II The New York
express train on the Great Western Railway
ran off the track at Stony Geek, this moruing.
the switch being left wrong. The engine was
thrown on its side and the driver and fireman
badly injured. No passengers hurt Two bag
gage. cars and Que coach took fire and were
consumed. The baggage was saved.
The Races Postponed.
ST. JOHN, N b., Sept. 1.-THE races are
postponed until tomorrow. The water has
continued rough throughout the day.
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ported, and it is stated that an investigation
VIII be commenced
Naval Shit.
The wife of Rev. Mr. Wiswell of ST. Johns
chapel of this city, has sued her husband for
her property which he has converted for his
own use She is a daughter of the late Bishop
brfflan of Trinity church. She was worth
Ss,1o,OOO when she was married, and she charges
"isweli with robbery and infidelity
g he Balloon.
BUFFALO, Sept. 17-Prof King, after landing
ms edltoal passengers at Horribly Steuben
EQUITY, N. Y, started alone in his balloon Buff
la'o, at o'clock this p. M, in a seuthaasterly
course for as long an inland trip as possible to
WHIrNEY's POINT, N. Y, Sept. 1.-THE bal
loon Buffalo passed over this place at 4 o'clo k
this AFTERNOON. A paper Endorsed Prof. King,
buffalo was dropped from the balloon into
the Fair Grounds
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Insurance Convention.

Boston, Sept. 17th.-The fourth annual con-
ference of the Insurance Commissioners of the
country commenced to-day in Boston, in one of
the rooms of the State House. The conyen-
ton is composed of officers having charge of
insurance matters in their own States. Among
the gentlemen present are the President, L..
Breeze, Secretary of State of Wisconsin; Oil
yer Pillsbury, Insurance Commissioner of New
Hampshire; Julius l.. Clark, Insurance Com
missioner of Massachusetts. A. W. Chapman,
Superintendent of the Insurance DEPARTING mt
of New York; Gustavus w. Smith, Insurance
Commissioner of Kentucky; Aug. +. Harvey
Actuary of the Insurance Department of Mis-
souri,: Joshua Nye, Insurance Commissioner of
aine; Lucus j. Barnes, Commissioner of
Arkansas and Henry S. Aicott of New York,
eXSecretary of the Convention.
Only eight States were represented.
A number of Representatives OF States not
present sent letters, which were read.
The business before the Con- entlon to-day
was main OF a preliminary character.
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Gordon Gordon Agasn-Senfence of His
kidmapDers.

New YORK, Sept. ia Minneapolis, MINI.
special says that in the case of the Manitoba
prisoners, indictments were found against
Fletcher, Hay, Kegan and Bently, but none
against Merriman. The court met at O'clock
Hay and Kegan pleaded guilty and were SEN
fenced TO twenty-four hours confinement
Fletcher pleaded not guilty and his case was
continued and $1,000 bail accepted Bently
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to twenty
fur hours in Jail. The prisoners leave for
home to-day wednesday,
Gordon is in close confinement on a charge of
larceny and forgery on two warrants from
Scotland and England. He says lawyer Cor
nish demanded $3.50 for his services in the
kid apping case. He gave him his watch and
diamond aud ran away to get out of paying the
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18
National Spiritualisf Observation-Disclosures
hall TO the Front

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-THE Auuuai Convention
OF the National Association of Spiritualists is
in session here. Tue discussions show an in
harmonious state of affairs.
Mrs Woodruff is defending her course as
President of the Association, and her peculiar
notions and life, with vieor During the seS-
sion last night the speakers INDUCED 10 the
most radical utterances on all subjects Miss
Anna M. Mddlebrook of Connect ut said 81
stand here tonight as far as the Christian re-
ligion is concerned determined on its destruc-
ton. In politics l am rebel. ] avow it bold
w. This is sham Republic. With reference
to social problems [ am revolutionst Why
should we in the nineteenth century go back
1900 years for our doctrine? Is there not more
than we can learn from the living present?
If we live up to our philosophy we will see the
time when the mummery creeds of Christianity
will be overturned.
Mr. Higgins of Jersey City proposed drop
themselves anti-Christiaus and inveighed
against the laws of marriage.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18
The farmers Convention.

NASHVILLE, Sept. 1.-THE Farmers Con.
veution reassembled this morning. Resolu-
lions were adopted urging the principles of the
patrons of husbandry as the most efficient
means of relieving the farmers of the grievan-
ces now depressing them, and recommending
the study of those principles to the farmers OF
the State, and if approved the organization of
Oranges wherever practicable, The afternoon
session was devored to the discussion to ques-
tons of vital importance to every farmer. The
convention adjourned to meet on the LIST of Sep
TENDER next at Nashville
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indiges-
ten, Depression of Spirits and General Debili-
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. au23-4wt
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18
NEW YORK.
The Brook YIN DefaIcation.


NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-In addition to loans
made by Sprague, of money belonging to the
City of Brooklyn, which were telegraphed last
night, it appears he made loan of $4,000 to
the Willimaiic Railroad from the general fund
of that city, but subsequently fearing that the
fraud would be discovered that amount was re-
turned to the general fund, but an equal
amount was taken from the educational fund.
Another loan of $4,000 was made on bonds on
the suspension bridge and Erie junction Rail
road bonds. The District Attorney also stated
to-day that Mills, Sprague and Rodman used
the CITY funds to speculate on Wall street, and
mentions the firm of Max 4 Co.. as among
hose who received large loans from them
Various Matters.
The Cotton Exchange in this city subscribed
S150O for SSih..ravenortlo day.
Ridiculous Rumor.
A rumor was started in Brooklyn to-day that
the body found at Coney Island some ime ago
was not that of Mills of the Trust Co., but
some other body, and that he is now in Europe.
More Frauds,
Frauds and irregularities in the treasury of
the Board OF immigration of this city are re-
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18

POLICE Enthusiastically man named
George Robinson was arrested by Marshal Par
ker and Deputy Bridges for creating disturb
auce and insulting the girls in BARRIERS shop
on Fore street.
Yesterday Officer Mosley went out to Bidde-
ford after girl IA years Of age who ran away
from her home in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18
New Yor. s.ac,. ana Money m,rke

New voRK. Sept II Bornind.--Money at per
cent. Gold at 1lls. Sterling Exchange at 1883 a
1882
New YORK. Sept. 1i-Euenind.-Moneyd during
the morning loa0ed at cent to go in crest but
18th rum0rs Of aillres the price up to 1-32
"a Lie, during the afternoon money became easier
and finally closed at a rer cent 1t was rumored
on the street at tue close that the Treasury had
money market. Sterling Exchange duh is and
lower at 1881 q 1859 for sixty days and 1O9 a 1871
for sight. Custom receipts S336,00n. Gold dull and
steady at l11i q l11s; closing at 11i{; loans from
a. per cent. for carrying and fiat for borrowing
The Cearances were S3S ,000 The Asst Treas
disbursed S62,0O0 The steamship Scotia from
Liverpool brought S75,0nO in gold coiu slipped when
Sterling Exchange was low and gol selling at 49,
Governments firm with good demand. State bonds
dull and lower.
The following were the quotations of Government
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18

WASHINGTON, Sept ia despatch of this
date from the commanding officer at Key West
TO the Navy Department reports that all the
cases of yellow fever on the Pawnee, some half
dozen, are doing well and recovering. Ouly
one other death than that of Lit. Gem. Mitchell
las taken place, that OF the paymaster Writer
of the Pawnee who died on shore. There are
no cases of fever in Key West and the off GERS
and crew of the Sagus are in excellent health
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18
Grand Lodge of OJa Fellows.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 1.-THE Odd Fellows held
secret session this afternoon, adopting report
on the revision of the ritual The report of
Grand Sire Logan states tn vt the Or Ter is pro-
crossing satisfactorily in Germany; there are
three lodges in Switzerland aud he recon-
msnds that the Order in Austria ia be assisted.
The lodge at Honolulu is Increasing; also the
one at Lima, and new one is applied for at
Calao, and one will soon be organized in Val
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18

WALTER DYER About the first of July last
man died at Hospital IN Brooklyn N. Y.
VINO gave his name as Walter Dyer of Care
Elizabeth. a letter giving some account of his
death has been sent to the postmaster at Ferry
Village OF whom the surviving relatives. If any
there be, can procure it.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-18

DETROIT Sept. 17.-Flour is quiet and unchanged
at Is "a 25 Wheat iy; extra White $50 az
I6l. No 1 White IS; Amber Michigan at 10. Com
steady at ,0l Oats in z o demand at 42c.
Receip.s- 1900 hbls ous, 15,OOn bush wheat, 1000
bnsn corn. Q 900 bhsh oats.
Shpm Mt -200O IBIS flour, II 900 bush wheat. 0 90
lush corn 90 bush oats.
Lake Freights-to Bundlo at a 81; to Osweso at
t2@c.