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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-25
MINOR KILOGRAMS.

The wife of Alexander Bliss, Secretary of the
American legation at Berlin, Prussia, died
there on the Sd inst. She was the daughter of
Hon. George Bancroft.
1t is stated that the Canada Southern Rail
road, owing to the embarrassment of their
banker Daniel Drew have been unable to paw
employees since the last of December until last
Friday, when they sold twelve palace cars at
$4,000, which were intended for the road being
loss of $4,000 on each car.
Wagner's opera house at Oshkosh, Wis, was
burned Tuesday. Loss $25, 900.
A fire at Providence, R. l., Tuesday, destroy
ed property to the value of $4,000.
Hon. Constant Cook, a prominent banker of
Elmira N. Y. died Tuesday, aged rs.
An old lady and child were burned to death
at fire in Millport, N. Y, Tuesday.
The rumored fight of j. NJ. Keiter of Har-
risburg, Pa, is without foundation.
The lasters in the shoemakers trade at Pha-
delphia are on strike.
The thermometer was 30 below zero at
Cheyenne Monday night.
The strike of the freight brakemen on the
Erie Railroad continues
The steamship Mongol from London has ar
rived at Melbourne, Astralia, having lost 16
persons by death out of At cafes.
Minister Jewell gave a brilliant fete at st.
Petersburg in honor of Washington's birthday.
The Internal Revenue receipts Tuesday were
$152,842
Jay Gould testified before the New JERSEY
Legislative Committee Tuesday, that he was {
creditor of the New Jersey Southern Railroad
to the amount of $650,0OO and considered it 8
| loss.
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NEW YORK..

Arrest Of the s"R F"sssr Stock Exchange
NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-McKay, the supposed
author of the Stock Exchange forgeries, was
arrested in bed at o'clock this morning, at his
residence here. He is a relative of S. V. White
of the governing board of the Stock Exchange,
who is thought to have endeavored to shield
him. He graduated from Yale College at the
close of 1860, and was noted for his piety. He
has accumulated small fortune in specula-
ton.
Grimes and Casualties.
Thomas Moore a burglar, was caught in the
act after being shot three times.
William f. OCOnnor. who was stabbed last
night on 10th street, is dying He was stabbed
by one of two tramps who were pretending to
be begging for bread at a lower basement door.
No arrests
Charles Parker sent bullet into his head
last night but although it made hole in his
forehead and is lodged in his skull, there is no
danger of dying. He had been quarrellrg with
his wife.
The Late Commissioner Smith.
The body of Commissioner Smith will lie in
state in the Governors room, City Hall, until
Thursday afternoon, when the remains will be
taken to the Methodist church at the corner of
14th street and 7th avenue, where funeral SER
vices will be read. After the services the re
mains will be taken to Amsterdam, in this
State for interment.
Various Matters.
At the Tombs Police Court this afternoon
Edward ID. G. Mckay was held in $4,000 bail to
answer to the charge of being implicated in the
forged letters which caused such furry in
Wall street on Tuesday last and which affect
ed particularly Western Union and Wabash
stocks. 1t is reported that a member of the
Stock Exchange was arrested for completely
with the conspiracy. No name.
Mayor Havemeyer claims the right under the
charter to nominate successor to Smith as
Preaident of the Police Commissioners, and
will soon send name to he Aldermen.
1t appears that the leaders of the temper
ance movement will discourage praying and
singing in or in front of liquor saloons, which
but instead to quietly circulate pledge against
the use, sale or manufacture of any intoxicat-
ing drinks, taking this especially to saloon keep
ers and to tie men who lease their buildings
for the sale of liquor
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Ward CaucuSeS.

The Republican voters of this city are requested to
meet in their respective Wards on
Wednesday Evening, Feb. 25th, at I y
O'Clock,
for the purpose of nominating candidate for Mayor
Also to select candidates for Alderman, three
Councilman, Warden and Clerk, and two Consta-
bes for each Ward to be supported at the election to
be holden ON Monday, March I'd, 1874.
And to elect two persons to act on the Republican
City Committee for the ensuing year.
In selecting a candidate for Mayor the Committee
recommend that it be done by ballot, in the last
few years. The Chairman and Secretary of each
Ward caucus will please certify the vote of their
spectve wards to the City Committee as soon after
the caucus as convenient.
G. o. LEACH, Secretary.
WIN. C. How, Chairman Rep. City Com.
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The Killing OF Lowry

NEW YORK, Feb 24-The shooting of Steve
Lowry the notorious outlaw took place in the
Scufdetown region, on the plantation of John
McWair, who has frequently suffered from the
depredations of his gang. Lowry and others
were carousing at whiskey camp, where they
were found by three farmers, who after some
consultation with the outlaws, during which he
Dragged of his deeds and prowess, they left and
returned to obtain favorable opportunity to
shoot him, which soon after occurred They
took his body to Lumbertown and gave it in
charge of the sheriff. There was much rejoic-
ing: The body Of Lowry was placed on a table
in the sheriff's office. Immediately there was
commotion in the town and the streets were
soon filled with an excited crowd, all rejoicing
that the last of the outlaws was killed. The
body was perfectly riddled with bullets and
buckshot. The head was perforated IN several
places and there were hree large wounds in
the heart, any of which would have proved ia
tai. The outlaw was armed to the teeth, there
rifle, three pistols and knife with blade
about twelve inches in length. He was 2S or
20 years of age, and is said to have been the
most cowardly and at the same time the most
treacherous and vindictive of them all,
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Civ Affairs.

A special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Alder men was held yesterday noon, May
or Wescott presiding, Aldermen Davis and
Clement absent.
The following were drawn as traverse jurors
for the March term of the Superior Court, viz:
James r. Lunt.
Permission was granted to E. G. P. Smith to
erect block of two wooden houses on Avon
street, to be one story high with French roof,
for dwelling houses. Also to Hollis True to
erect a stable on Smith street provided no OBJ
jections are made previous to Saturday, the
2Sth of February. Also to Nehemiah Curtis to
move wooden building from Federal to New
bury street. Adjourned.
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Ferry Village.

The levee and concert given by the ladies of
the Union Society last Monday evening was
success. Fifty dollars were realized, which
will go toward liquidating the debt on the
hall.
Rev Chas B. Pitblado will deliver the third
lecture of the course on next Saturday even
ing at the M. E. Church.
Mr.. N. R. Dyer has contracted to build
ferry boat for the Portland & Cape Elizabeth
Steam Ferry Company. Mr.. Joseph Dyer
furnishes the model. This with the schooner
and ting boat building here gives our village
the appearance of ye olden times.
The annual meeting of the Washingtonian
Association will be held at the school house on
next Saturday evening A full attendance is
requested as business of importance is to be
transacted.
Mr.. Asa 7. Wesber has sold his house at
Cushing's Point to James Baker of Port
land for $1150.
Mr.. L w. Forbes, of Boston, will de-
liver lecture on Temperance before the Wash
lngtonian Association ON next Monday eve
uing at the School House on School street.
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Providence Print Cloth Market.
PROVIDENCE, Feb. 24.-The printing cloths market
is quiet at 81 q &c for best "a squares.


NEW YORK, Feb. 2i-EvenIng.--Cotton Ia dull
at an 1c decline sales 1885 bales; Mddling uplands
&c., Flour dull al heavy and l0c lower; sales H.
900 bhls; State at IS g 80; Round Hoop Ohio at
So q 80: Western at rs 81 60; Southern at 20
1000 bush; No Spring at 1 Sc a So; No 2 MIL
waukee at "a @ S.; No Chicago at 50 a 81
Corn shade easier; sales SO, 900 bush: new Mixed
Western at "a q IS aloat; old so a s5c for car lots
Oats without decided change; sales S. 900 BUSH Wes-
tern Mixed 60 "a SIC; White at 81 a &c. Beef un.
heavy; steam at Ole Butter is firm; Ohio at 25 a
s.; State 30 q SOC. Whskey is steady Western 99c.
Klce Is quiet and steady. Sugar is duh and heavy;
is quiet. Molasses is unchanged; new crop of Cuba
at 35c. Naval Stores-Spirits Turpentine steady at
As; Rosn steady at so for strained. Petroleum Is
firm crrd at Il a 7tc refined at 15tc bid, losc ask
3D.. Tallow is quiet at "a q i3-l6c.
Wool unchanged.
Freights to Liverpool are firm Cotton per steam at
TIC a Id Cotton per sail I'd. Grain per sail at Old.
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THE MASS CoNvENTIoN.-As has been no.
ticed IN our columns, State Mass Temperance
meeting is to be held in City Hall next Friday,
day and evening. 1t is designed to be a grand
rally with the hope to stimulate new activity
in behalf of temperance. Now is the time for
the men who profess to have the cause at heart
to come forward-spend one day in awakening
new zeal else Their sertions that the cause
is not prospecting, but would with proper eff
fort. To the exercises, the ladies in Portland
and elsewhere are most cordially invited. 1t
certainly is cause in which they ought to be
interested
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ferred: Bill to authorize G. B. Paine to extend
wharves into tide waters at Eastport; to incor-
porate the Leeds Manufacturing Company; pc
tition of D. Wellington ct. ais, for incorpora-
ton of the Maine Stone and Mineral Company,
with capital of $4,000.
The resolve in favor of Cyr plantation was
called up and discussed by Mr.. Keegan and
others, after which it was passed to be en-
crossed. Adjourned.
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BARBARISM.


CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. Is, via Havana. Feb.
"A terrible affair is reported IN the State of
vera Cruz A qnarrel between the townsuen
OF Qulemixtlan and Huascaleca resulted in a
hight in which II persons were killed. 1t is re-
ported that the Infatuated Huascaleca's after
wards went to Quiomixtlan and began an indis-
criminate massacre, killing children and cut
ting off the breasts of women. The neighbor-
ing town of Chalchicomula has sent detach-
ment of militia to the scene to put q stop to
the atrocities
The police have arrested AZ bandits implicated
in the kidnapping of Senior Salvatierra. The
large ransom demanded for the prisoner was
not forthcoming and the unfortunate man was
murdered by the chief of the gang.
The English capitalists refuse funds for the
recently organized Railway Construction Com
pany.
The instruction in Yucatan continues. The
remainder of the Republic is tranquil.
Eek President Thiers' Views.
PARIS, Feb. M-Ex-President Theirs, in
letter TO the Republican candidate for the AS
sembly in the Department of Vienna. declares
that experience has rendered his convictien in
vincible tdat the Republic is the only possible
government for France.
Heavy Cargo of Fish.
HALIFAX, Feb 25.-The steamer ALEXANDRA
sailed for Portland this afternoon with 4lO6
barrels and 4i9 nalf barrels of fish, This is the
largest cargo of fish ever shipped from here.
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Steam Bakery, Tools, Carts,
&C., at Auction.
ON THURSDAY. Feb. 26th,
ATll O'CLOCK.

"E shall sell the property situated at East end OF
w Tukey's Bridge, known the Steam Bakery
The building il built of wood, 2A stories high. the
first story is fitted and has been used as a Steam
Bakery and is finished in hard wood; the second
story large hall. The building is so rs feet, Is
feet post it was built Of the best material. by the
day. in the best manner; it is well calculated for any
kind OF manufacturing purposes machine shop; Is
light and airy, with good breeze in summer ;
there is plenty of bard and soft water iu the build
ing; also one 12-horse power Engine, Boiler and
Heater in perfect running order, with Pumps Pull
ltys. Pipes. Shifting Betting, &C.; also one Dough
askss Mash & fhspf65SS9rH USED hpsrs s
class Bakery, such as Bread and Cake Pans. Jum-
bles and Meat Cutting Machines, Troughs, Brakes,
Platform and Counter Scales, Marble Top Counters,
Desks Stoves, second hand Express Wagon, cove, ell
Bread Wagon. &c. The personal property will be
sold first, the building afterwards.
The above will he sold without any reserve to the
highest bidder, the owner is leaving the State.
Dg>The sale Of the above property was postponed
on account of the stormy weather upon a bid OF
$3.50 until THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 1874, at sarna
fe23 a.
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AccIDENTs.-Mr. E. c. Dunlap of the Port
land Transcript, accidentally shot himself
through the left hand Monday evening in Bos
ton, while loading gun.
A man named Benton smashed his thum
yesterday while at work on Munioy Hill.
Mr.. George lockwood, who resides on Rract-
EFT street, slipped while coming down Spring
street Monday morning, sustaing compound
fracture of the left leg.
Mrs. Mary McTavish, who lives on Washing
ton street, slipped and fell on st. Lawrence
street Monday morning, dislocatining her light
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BY TELEGRAPH.
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press.l
AUGUSTA, Feb. "a.
The State Prison.
The State Prison Investigating Committee
met at two o'clock this afternoon and began the
examination of witnesses. The session was
continued this evening until ten o'clock Mr..
Kallock, member of the House, was the first
witness. DR.. G. Chase, former physician of the
prison, and Mr.. Chase, overseer of the shoe de-
partment were examined. and small amount
of documentary evidence submitted. Thus far
nothing of importance has been ELECTED and
not single point tending to implcate Warden
Rice although the fullest latitude has been
given to witnesses
Varieties.
The Judiciary Committee will report bills to
amend chapter 1856 of public laws of 1873. re-
lating to recognizances and testimony, and to
repeal sec. 26, chap. 1873, of Revised Statutes,
relating to proceedings in commitment cases.
The Committee on Ways and Means took
vote on the bill proposing to taxinsurance COM
panies, resulting in tie.
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MATTERS in MAINE
knights of Pythias Dedication.

RocKLAND, Feb. M.-Damon Hall, an ele-
giant and beautiful lodge room. was dedicated
to the use of General Berry Lodge No. 8,
Knights of Pythias last evening by the Grand
officers of the Grand Jurisdiction of Maine.
The dedicatord ceremonies were folio wed by an
address by NJ L. Stevens Esq, of Portland,
after which the Knights and their guests, to
the number of 800, sat down collation. in Far
well Hall, and which was followed by music,
toasts and speeches
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Damage bv the Reeen. Rains.

MEMPHIS, Feb 24-No trains have arrived
here on the Memphis & Charleston Railroad
since Saturday owing to tile heavy rains. The
Mississippi Central road is badly washed north
of Grenada.
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SERIOUS AcCIDENT.-Aboutf five o'clock las.
night as a hawser was being stretched on
board the steamer Prussian it parted, the end
striking the quartermaster on the head, fractu-
ing his skull. He was knocked considerable
distance, and remained unconscious for some
time. He was taken to the Marine Hospital,
and is in the care of DR.. Fessenden, who con.
siders his injuries serious but thinks that he
will recover.
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The Observation-Disclosures are that the
reception to Gov. Dingley at City Hall to-mor-
row evening will be the affair of the season.
Inc decorations, which are progressing rapidly
unoer the direction of Mr. George Brown, will
be OF a very elaborate character The hall will
be draped IN red, white and blue, and will be
festooned with flags, guidons, etc Pieces of
cannon, muskets, &c, have already been Mac
ed in the hall, and it wears quite military an
pearance. 1t may be necessary to state that an
invitation does not preclude the necessity q =
buying a ticket as some have supposed.
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FOR Il L q N.
The Bengal Famine.
A Fearful Story Of DestitutiOn.

ID. New YORK, Feb. PA cable despatch gives
the contents of letter from Calcutta dated
Jan. 20, ralative to the famine The scarcity
Himalayas bounding Nepaul, stretching from
Dude to near Darjelling remote districts, re-
moved from rslrOad aud other means of com
mMonlcation and difficult of approach Lord
Northbrooke states that the most serious DIS
.fess is threatened in fifteen districts in add;
a to Ieras, comprising total population of
zo,ooO,O00. This is not all. Twelve other dis
trIcts, with a population of 100000, are
threatened aud are described as almost entirely
without 1000 and water. The coolies and la
borers feel the pinch nest owing to the total
suspension of work in the rice fields Govern
ment officials are making every effort by en-
ployment and other means to alleviate all dis
treSs.
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Does ADVERTISING PAY?-There Is no in
stance on record of well sustained system of
judicIous advertising failing of success.
"My success is owing to my liberality in adj
vertising. Bonner
Il advertised my productions and made mon
ey."-Nicholas LOngacorth.
Constant and persistent advertising is sure
prelude to wealth.-Stephen Girdrd.
''He who invests one dollar in business should
invest one dollar in advertising that business
A. 7. SteWdrt.
''Without the aid of advertisements l could
have done nothing in my speculatiOns. l have
the most complete faith in printers ink. Ad-
vertising is the royal road to business. -Bdr-
mum.
advertising has furnished me with a COM
petence. Amos Laurence.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

The Woman Question in the school
Board.
BOSTON, Feb. 24.-The Boston School Com
mittee this evening again had under discussion
the question of permitting women to occupy
seats. Notwithstanding the decision of the Su-
preme Court, they voted A to 40, not to con-
slider their former action An opinion is now
asked from City Solicitor as to whether there
is anything in the city charter to prevent
women from serving on the school board.
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The Saginaw Fishermeu.

DETROIT, Feb. A.-It is now probable all the
fishermen on the floating ice in Saginaw Bay
will reach land in safety. Two hundred reach
ed the shore last night The others, who were
of another field, have been driven to the west
shore by a chlnge of wind, so they probably
can land easily. The report that Smith and
Parrier were drowned is not rue.
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Health and Muscular DEVELOPMENTS.


Nh Edttor.--I desire to call the attention OF
your readers to the new method OF muscular
development called Cumulative Exercise.
Having used the reactionary litter LOT SIX
months daily and given its merits thorough
practical test, 1 am fully prepared to give IL my
most hearty commendation
Since began its use have doubled my mus
cular strength, and as necessary result am
much improved in my general health. Last
June I begun lifting $50 pounds. gradually
Increased this amount until now 1 am able to
lift 45O pounds with as much ease as could
then raise 2O0 This cumulative exercise ex-
cites the sluggish muscles, rouses the blood and
invigorates the whole body, without the fa-
tigue and uneasiness consequent upon hard la
Dor. The exercise always exhilarates and never
wearies. Many times fe W fits have afforded
immediate relief to dull headache, "a complaint
have suffered far less from since began this
course of systematic exercise
L cheerfully and 70 UNFAIRLY make these
statem1 nts, and heartily commend the use of
the reactiopary health lift to all persons engag-
ed in Sedentary occupations who cannot or do
not afford the time to take needed exercise
each day. Here in fifteen minutes they may
bring every muscle of the body into exercise; at
least would advise them to call and examine
this wonderful and useful invention for them
selves
Mr.. G. H. Gaubert, gentleman wellknown
in this city, gives his individual attention to
this matter and will cheerfully give all desired
information respecting it, at his exercise rooms
No. 3 and Fluent Block A separate apart
ment is furnished for the exclusive use of his
lady pupils A. Fl. WRIGHT.
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New ORLEANS, Feb. 24.-In the Circuit Court
to-day. Judge Wood presiding, the trial of the
Grant parish Ku Klux prisoners was progress
ing. Three hundred witnesses was summoned
and large number were present.
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New YORK.. Feb. "a Morning.-M Money at per
per cent. G,d at 1125. Sterling Exchange long, at
4.S5; do short, 1854.
NEW YuRK. Feb 24-Epenin0-In Wall street
to. day the dulest day for months, and fuctua-
tons unmportant. Money at q per
cent. Exchange nominal at 4s4} for prime so days
and 4S7A q 4SS for demand. The customs receipts
week $6,45S,3O5. G,ld closed at 1921 "a 1i3, after
sellingat 1l23 113; loans at At to per cent The
Assistant Treasurer paid out todayS 900 on ac-
bonus.
The days business at toe Gold Exchange Bank
was as folows-Gold balances, 81 ,205 93l; curren-
cy balances 81, 1867 603; gold clearer $40 339 0O0
Governments steady. State bonds quiet The cstok
was quiet and steady on slight fluctuations.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Cod Liver Oil and Lime.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
House for Sale-J. F. Libby.
Livery and Hack Stable for Sale-J. Il. LIBBY.
Medical-G. A. Clark.
Wanted-Girl.
No more Trouble with Blinds-Simpson & Co.
Equitable f. & NJ. Ins. Col. w. Munger.
PEOPLES Insurance Co-J. W. Munger.
Dissolution of Copartnership-Hovey & Co.
Personally. g. L.
Bookkeeper Wanted.
Turkeys and Chickens-Hodgdon & Soule.
Administrators Sale-Benjamin +. Hall.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
The verdict of the ladies-Eureka.
A large Observation-Disclosures Bros.
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CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-At Morris, Ill.,, this morn
ing thirty-six of Montgomery Queens circus
horses were burned, with canvas, wagons and
much other material belonging to the Circus.
The fire is supposed to be an incendiary.
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GoRHAM CAUCNs.-At the Republican caucus
Saturday, the following officers were nominated
for town officers: Selectmen, S. F. Bacon,
Mark Moshier, Zebulon Whitney; Clerk, John
C. Card; Treasurer, Stephen Hinckley; Audi
tor, H. D. Mcclellan; Collector, H. A. Millett;
S. S. Committee, 2. A. Ferris, Joel Wilson.
Town meetii g next Monday.
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TOtaI. go.
Receipts OF Grain, &c.


Receipts OF Grain, &c.
EASTERN r.. r.
Consianees. No. cars. Consiqnees. No. car
Twitchell & Co. 65 bbls beef.
Fletcher q Co. 10 bbls beef.
jefferson, c g Co, 5 bbs beef.
Perley, Russell & Co, 20 bbls beef.
COnant q Rand. 80 bbs beef.
A Fuller, so bbls lard oil
GRAND TRUNK R.
Waldron & True, corn. IL Norton & Chapman,
Total. .......2
Try water conveyance 900 bush cornmeal to Geo