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The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
NEW YORk.
Various Matters.

NEW YORK, May 13 Judge Woodruff to-day
affirmed the decision of Judge Blatchford, in
which the verdict given was against Jay
Cooke in favor of the government for 5000,
being the amount paid by the Sub-Treasurer to
Cooke for $4,000 in bonds which proved 10 be
counterfeit. - --.. F
Comptroller Schroeder of Brooklyn has with
drawn his recognition, it being plain that his
vacancy would be filled by some member of the
Brooklyn ring.
Ex-deputy tax collector Gill, under indict
ment for embezzlement of Brooklyn funds was
to-day bailed in $30,0OO
A plea in abatement will be entered by the
United States District Attorney in the case of
John W.. Norton, charged with embezzng
800, 900 while Superintendent of the Postofice
money order department.
Consdo, ex-Vice Consul of Ecuador, had
Chas. s. Rowe, who had him arrested on charge
of grand larceny, taken into custody for false
Imprisonment.
The Usual Fizzle.
Weston continues to walk somewhat slowly
and it is beginning to be considered doubtful if
he can accomplish his 500 miles. 1t is said his
feet are getting sore though otherwise he is in
good condition. Up to 11.3O o'clock he had
only completed 228 ples.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

A HARD CAsE.-More than week ago a
man named James Downey, laborer living on
Munjoy Hill, had his fingers badly jammed
while at work loading scrap iron at Galt's
wharf. He hal no money and did not know
his hand was seriously injured, SO he did not
attempt to have it dressed by a surgeon. But
as time passed it continued to pain him severe
ly, and yesterday he set out to have it dressed.
But as he had nothing to pay. he says that he
could not find a physician that would dress it,
although it was paining him fearfully AT last
some one sent him to the city physician, who
dressed his hand, which was in a fearful condi
ton. 1t hardly seems possible in this city thai
there should be physician SO inhuman as te
turn man away, refusing to relieve him, be
cause he had not the money to repay the servi
ces We discredit the whole story
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14


Partially cloudy to-day.
The St, Andrew Society holds its quarterly
meeting this evening
The workmen of Norris, Hull & Co. are be-
ing paid off.
Mr.. Whitney will build block of two houses
on Deering street to cost $4,000, and block OF
two on Avon street to cost $14, 600.
The new elevator at the Falmouth is to be
run by water power.-Transcript How about
the billiard room?
The mercury mounted to 80 degrees yester-
day and people began to be apprehensive that
the warm term had begun.
The soda water business started up yesterday
and it is feared that some young men seduced
spirituous beverages through straws.
"Scotty," one of the witnesses in the Pike
case, offered liquor to several of the govern
ment witnesses yesterday, in the City Building,
when the County Attorney ordered him arrest
ed ard the Judge committed him for contempt
of court.
The Temiscouta Land Company met at the
Office of A. E. Stevens yesterday, but adjourn
ed without doing any business, for two weeks
xwas too warm for a very large crowd at
the Plke case yeSIciooy-
The police who are looking for distractions
on the sidewalks had better look after pile OF
stones on the corner of Congress and Franklin
streets
f. O. Bailey & Co.sold lot of land on India
street yesterday to P. Feeney for 81 ii cents
per square foot :,
The Wiseman entertainment at Fluent Hall
last evening was a very cheap show. The
diamond ring" which by the way is worth
about ten dollars instead of fifty. was given to
one of the prettiest girls in town.
The Episcopal Chldzen's Sewing School
went Maying yesterday over to Cape Eliza
beth.
These are the times the poet speaks of when
men are led by single straw. 1t is needless to
say that the poet in question is not temper
ance bard.
The Portland Cadets come out MONDAY next
for street parade.
Truant Officer Fitch arrested two boys yes
terday for running away from school.
The weather yesterday made the ice dealers
giggle
A drunken man gave an exhibition last eve
ming in front of the Falmouth, in trying u
stand up. He was helped into horse car ano
went home rejoicing
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

MAINE SAVINGS BANK.This corporation
held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon,
and re elected the following Board of Trustees
Benz. Kingsbury, jr., Charles Holden, Samuel
Rolfe, A, M Burton, Charles Staples, George
Warren, w. e. Gould, Neal Dow, A. K. Shurt-
left, and Charles Fobes.
At the Trustees meeting BENZ. Kingsbury,
jr., was chosen President.
Samuel Rolfe, Vice President, Charles Hol-
den having declined re-election)
A. M. Burton, Treasurer and Secretary
A. G, Rogers, Chief Clerk.
investigating Committee-Benj. Kingsbury,
Jr., Samuel Rolfe, A. M. Burton, and VIM. E.
Gould.
Examining Committee-Samuel Rolfe and
Charles Holden.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
(Sales at the Brokers' Board. May 1:
Now York steck and monex Market.


NEW YORK, May 10 -MorHiR0.-Money 81 per cent
Gold at 1115. Sterling Exchange, long, ASS; short
do, 4.91.
NEw YORK. May 49, Evenino.-Money was easy at
q per cent. Foreign Exchange was very dull at
4S7 g 48S for 60 days and 490I a 491 for short sight
Total amount of Gold withdrawn from the Treasury
for shipment to Europe tomorrow $500, 200. Gold
was weak early in the day ami declined from 1924 a
1115 but rallied on specie shipment engagements fol
to-morrow's steamers to 1l2s The carrying rates
were 1 g per cent. and fat for borrowing Custom
receipts to-day were S270O00. The Assistant Treas
urer paid out to-day $2450 account of interest
and $29, 900 i'll redemption OF $50 bonds. Govern
ments were quiet and steady. State bonds were
nominal. The stock market was weak at the COM
mencement of business and prices declined q II per
cent.
Later there a better feeling and the loss of the
morning was recovered. The market continued firm
till near the close when there a reaction and
decline of q II per cent. Washington dispatch
which stated that Senator Sherman explained the
new finance bill and that Senator Logan expressed
his opposition to it and said t would work eontrac-
tion of $40, 100000 and give free banking only IN
name. In The decline hereon nion Pacific, Western
Union, Wabash, Pacific Mail and Lake Shore were
fba arpoc fr,roun ufotoo
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14


The Portland Horticultural Society held its
annual spring exhibition at Reception Hall,
yesterday afternoon and evening. The display
was fine but not so large as usual.
The largest display was made by Mr. j. A.
Dirwanger. Some beautiful azaleas are to be
seen, chiefly pink. The show of calceolarias,
oldest of all flowers, was large. A beautiful
jasmine, the English broom, some immense
hegarias, several pots of heath, the pouch-blos-
somed cyrepodium, and the fragrant hyacinth
made up fine collection.
Mr.. G. F. Bryant made magnificent display
of pinks, and had choice selection of cut
flowers. An orauge tree, loaded with fruit, a
fine azealea, some beautiful fuchsias and gera-
NUNS, the curious cigar plant whereby Mr..
Bryant hangs moral, and a fine double petu-
mia, form choice collection.
Mr.. James Vickery makes a fine show of
pansles, and exhibits some beautiful rustic bas-
kets. Several varieties of cacti and some curl
GUS ferns are also to be seen on this table.
Mr. T. G. Hersey exhibits forty-nine varie-
ties of plants, the crowning glory of them all
being magnificent calla. A large variety of
beautiful roses add to the merit of the collec-
tion.
Upon two tables at the head of the hall are
displayed some beautiful bouquets, and a great
variety of wild flowers. Miss Matte Colcord
contributes a basket of MOSES and May flow
srs, Miss Adelaide Fox and Miss Mabel Elwell
large collections of wild flowers, and Mrs. An
drews basket of moses.
PREMIUMS.
Joseph A. Dirwanger, for best collection of
plants in bloom, IS 90
Charles F. Bryant, for best twelve varieties of
plants in bloom, 5 90
Thomas Phillips. gardener of T. c. Hersey,
Esq, for best six varieties of plants in bloom, 90
James Vickery for very fine display of plants
Charles F. Bryant, for best single plant in
Joseph A. Dirwa9eer for best new specimens
of plants worthy Of note "a white Bell Flow
er and rare Begonia), 2 90
To same, for German Heaths, 90
James vickery, for best display of Roses, 100
To same, for best Verbeuas, 2 90
Mrs. JOHN Parrs, ior four thrifty plants, 2 90
Thomas Phillips, ,egardener to 7. c. Herssy,
,Bsq, for best single Fuschia, 90
Joseph A. Dirwanger best six Azaleas, 3 90
Thomas Phillips. gardener to 7. G. Hersey,
ESQ.,, best Pelargoniums, 100
James Vickery. best display Of Panses, 2 % o.
Charles T. Bryant, best display Of Carnation ~
Charles F. Bryan: t;:best display CutFlowers, 90
sCharles F. Bryant, I'd best do, 9 90
70 same for best Hand Bouquet, 90
Joseph A. Dirwanger, I'd best do, 1 20
Mabel Elwen, best Basket Wild Flowers, 2 90
Miss Matte Colcord, for handsomely arranged
"Moss Bank" and Wild Flowres 2 90
Frank W. Morgan, Miss Adelaide Fox, Miss L.
Andrews and Mrs. Z. Z. ndrews, for hand
some baskets Wild Flowers, each, 90
Miss III. Radford, fine Tea Rose, 90
M. j: Woodbury., handsome dwarf Oleander
and Geranium. 90
The premiums will be paid by the treasurer,
Samuel Rolfe, esq.,, corner Congress and Chest
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
THE FLOOD.
A VILLAGE INUNDATED.

MEMPHIS, May 13-About daylight yester-
day morning, the levee broke at Apperson's
Plantation, opposite Friar's Point, and at last
accounts the crevasse was 150 yards wide and
the waters spreading over the plantation, one
of the finest in that section.
The crevase at Mllar's, on the Mississippi
side, is now 600 yards wide and the water in
the street at Friar's Point is three feet deep.
Whole families are moving out and merchants
are removing their goods. The entire country
in the rear IS being inundated.
Some idea may be formed of the power of
the water rushing through this crevasse by its
tearing up hugh cottonwood trees, two and a
half feet in diameter, aid scattering them over
neighboring plantations.
The steamers now all come through Council
Rend cut-off
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

BOSTON, May 18th shipments Of Boots and
Shoes from this market places outside of New Eng
land for the past week. irrespective of those sent d
rect from factories, comprise 14117 cases, against
5,O96 for the same week last year.
The total shipments since January l. have been
cases. against 527 O02 for the period
last year.
The market has ruled very quiet and the ship
ments are much less than for the previous week. A
few houses in the towns where spring goods for wo-
mems wear are made speciality doing fair
business but generally there Is activity, ann
ufacturers working up the odds and ends, getting
ready for fall work.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
Dust in French Eyes.

Mr. EDITOR This is what have to say: A
Portlander asked of a Bostoniau, SIS not Port
land beautiful" "Well, cannot say; have
had all day my eyes full of dust. But must
tell you what have seen. have visited seve-
raj of your rich people; for comfort and ele-
gance their houses are almost up to Boston. I
have also seen several of your bellies, and bellies
they are indeed. In contrast your streets are a
disgrace; they are not fit even for barbarian
Napoleon said, scratch Russian and you
find Tartar" Judging by your streets, the
same could be said of you Portlanders.
That is we'll put Our streets are disgrace,
even for barbari ms. Yours,
Ps. Speak of temperance to man with a
neck of dust in his throat-"but-rh let US have
n 1r;pb
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

CHICAGO, May 13.-A special despatch says
two members of the Yellowstone expedition
have returned from Bazernan, Montana, aud
report the whole party returning. The COM
mand penetrated the country to near the vicn
ity of Tongue river. From the lst to the Goth
of April the force was harrassed the entire
time by Indians. -Four pitched battles were
fought in which 100 indians were killed. Skir-
mishing was continuous, bands of from 100 to
1000 Indians lowering around. The whole out
fit are in battered and exhaused condition.
The party lost one man killed, named q. Yates,
and two wounded. Twenty horses were also
killed, and the members of the expedition as
sert rich mines exist in Big Horn Mountains,
but the vigilance of the Sioux Indians made
prospecting out of the question.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
Indian Fighting.

ST PAUL, Mimi, May 13-Reports from
Bismarck state that on Wednesday last bat
tie took place between the Sioux and Grosven-
tres at Knife river 75 miles above Bismarck on
the bank of the Missouri The battle lasted
half day. One party retreated hotly pursued
by the other About dozen horses were left
Oh the fild
Christopher Weaver, owner of wood yard
murdered by the Sioux last Monday. -Four or
five Arckares in the same vicinity, were also
killed. Preparations are being made at Fort
Abraham Lincoln, near Bismarck, to follow
the indians if necessary
Gen. Custar's command is preparing to take
the war path
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
sAoS lIOos 80 =
Oluntary-"Moses in Egypt.

At St. Dominic's services will be held at "a a.
M, conducted by Father Wallace.
The Anglican Episcopal Cathedral will be
open for the observance of the day at II a. M,
Chaplain Hayes and the newly ordained priest,
Rev. Mr.. Pise, will offciate. The Holy Eucha-
rst will be celebrated. -f -.47tr
At st. Stephens, services will be held in the
vestry at H. An address will be given by the
rector, Rev. Asa Dalton.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
Connecticut Dem ocratic CaucusEEat0n
Successful.

New HAVEN, May 13.-The Senatorial eau
Gus held this evening by the Democratic mem
bers of the General Assembly, for the nomina-
tion of a u s. Senator was unexpectedly quiet,
and choice was made Immediately after the
first informal ballot, which resulted as follows
Whole number of votes cast 157; William w.
Eaten 81; William H Barnum 46; Gov Chas.
r. lngersoll 20. Thereupon motion was made
to declare Mr.. Eaton the unanimous nominee of
the caucus, which motion was unanimously
passed amid great applause.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Review Of Portland Markets.
WEEK ENDING May 10, 1874.

The tone Of our markets during the past week has
been one of steadness, and the business tran
sactions have been Of larger volume Than for the
previous week. There has been no sudden imitation
diminution of values to any amount, and our
prices current presents but few changes The aegre-
gate amount of business transactions since the first
of March foots up much larger than it did last year
during the same period, and exhibits healthy state
of things among the merchants OF Portland. The
money market remains easy. Gold has been quite
steady at 112t@112a. The rates on Wednesday, 18th,
were 11291121
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

Mr.. J. f. LIBBY opens the summer campaign
with as fiue stock of horses. and carriages as
can be found this side of Boston. He is pre-
pared to furnish any kind of carriage at short
notice and reasonable rates, with OF without
drivers. Parties wishing teams by the season
will be dealt with literally. Those who are
fond of driving, or find themselves necessitated
to use horse flesh will find it for their advan-
tage to call upon Mr.. Libby, at either of his
stables, No. 311 Congress street or No. IA Preble
street.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
United State. Circuit Court.

bEFOhE JUDGE FOA.
The Court came in yesterday to dispose Of jury
cases.
Alfred Patterson ct al. VS.. The Exchange Fire In
surance Company. Action policy of insurance on
two ice houses on the east bank of Saco River, de-
stroyed by fire on Sept. 26th 1872 Amount claimed
$1,000.
The principal point of tbs defense is that the prop
erty which was insured in this and other compa-
nies to amount Of $4,000, overinsured, and that
the property could have been replaced for much
smaller sum. The cause went to the jury last eve
ming.
f. r. Smith Howard & Cleayes.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

SERIOUS AssAULT.-A very serious assault
is reported to have been made on IL e family of
Mr. Verril ON Merrill street last night Three
brothers named Huff surrounded the house
and began an assault with large stones. One
stone struck Mr.. Verrill on the head, and a6
late hour hour last night he was unconscious.
His wife was also struck slightly. Officers
Rice and Miles arrested the Huffs last night at
their boarding place. They are the most noto-
rious roughs in the city. The last heard Of
Mr. verril he was in fit, and it is thought
doubtful if he RECEIVERS.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
FIRES.
At Montreal.

MONTREAL, May 13.-A fire this morning at
the corner of st. John and st. Joseph streets,
destroyed McKennon's biscuit factory and three
dwellings and an ice house, Loss $3O,O0O.
Town Burned.
NASHVILLE, May 13-A supposed ncendia-
~ fire at Courtland, Ala, last night, destroyed
large portion of the business part of the
town. Loss betv cen $50, 900 and $75,OOO
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

Music HALL-To say that Wards variety
troupe is meeting with unusual success seems
like telling an old story, but it is true neverthe-
less. The tricks performed are all new and
good. The reserved seats are sold every day
early, and those who wish good seats have to
be at the box Office when it is opened.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
NlETEOK0LOGICAL.

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT rwENrY-FoUk
HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. e.,
May 13, 1900 p. N.O
For New England
the Middle States and lower lake region clear
or partly cloudy weather, light to fresh variable
winds, and slight fall in temperature will pre-
vail with rising temperature ir the northern
portion of these districts.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
Supreme Judicial Court.

BEFORE JUDGE VIRGIN.
Observation-Disclosures Ludwig vs. Eastern Rail-
road Company. Action to recover for personal in
juries-$3OO0O.
Plaintiff says that on returning in his sleigh from
Cape Elizabeth between and O'Clock evening OF
February 18th. 1873 after leaving Portland fridge he
discovered red light to the left. the track; that
he took rein in each hand, drove in the middle Of
the road till just before reaching the first railroad
crossng that his horse then veered to the right and
going to the crossing, there being sudden de-
scent his sleigh was upset, he thrown out upon the
track that his left leg fractured above the knee
in two places that he expected every instant the To-
connective up the track would run over him; that he
cried for help till some men came, took him to the
lobby and subsequently in hack to his residence
(where he was confined five months): that Drs.
Greene Weeks and Gilman were Immediately sent
for to adjust the fractured limb that his left leg is
now two and one-haf inches shorter than the right,
withered, circulation poor and his health impaired.
1t is admitted that the medical treatment was
proper that the plaintiff received severe and perma-
nent injuries; but it is contested by the company
that they were not received through any negligence
on their part; that plaintiff 8 horse became unman-
ageabe ran away and upset the sleigh; that plaintiff
stated when first ntsrrogated to the cause OF the
injury that no one was to blame but himself he drove
too tar to the right, got to a snow bank and up
set. . .-..s rr e -s-.-.l ...a--ee
Judge Virgin will deliver his charge to the jury at
10 o'clock this (Thursday) morning.
Strout g. Holmes. N. Webb.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
Gleuces,er Fish Market.

For the week ending Wednesday,, Nay Is.
Georges Codfish-In good receipt, and without
change in prices. We notice continued sales at 50
Y qtl.
Bank Codfsh-we quote at s4s y qtl for new, and
3 so P qtl for old stock.
Mackerel-Stock small and prices nominal
Smoked Halibut- We quote at 1Oac " fb for best
quality.
OilEMarket steady at 5sc P gal.
Fresh Halibut-Receipts large and prices have
ruled low Last sales at and &c " fb for white and
Palleck-we quote at So 75 fb qtl for now Georges.
Prepared Codfsh-64 "a &c " fb.
Goldfish Cheeks-4s a SC " fb.
Herring scarce-We quote scaled and No at SOC
IA hny
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

FUNERAL.-The Mechanic Blues will turn
out in procession with Chandler's Band Friday
to attend the funeral of the late ex-Lieutenant
Wescott. The past officers and the old mem.
bers are requested to meet at the armory at II
o'clock this evening to make arrangements for
attending the funeral.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

REPUBLICAN STATE CoMMTTEE.-The Re-
publican State Committee for the year 1874 met
at the Falmouth last evening, and organized
by the unanimous election of Speaker Blaine
as Charm an, z. A. Smith of Portland, Secre-
tary, Hon. William Caldwell of Augusta, Treas
urer. S. 7. Pullen, member of the Committee
for Cumberland county, was elected to act as
chairman of the Committee during the absence
of Mr.. Blaine. 1t was voted to hold the State
Convention in Augusta, June 18th. Nearly
every county in the State was represented.
EARLY FRUIT.--Smon A. Jordan of Cape
Elizabeth, yesterday brought fine strawberry
plant into the city with four large sized berries,
perfectly ripe, upon it. He sold the plant for a
dollar. He says that he dug the plant out of
the ground in February and set it out in box
in the house. 1t is of the Wilson variety and
the berries look very eatabe.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
AUCTION SALES.

Household Furniture at Auction
nFa family breaking up housekeeping shall
" sell TIL hURSDAY, May 1ftb, 1874, at lei A. NJ,
the entire Furniture in the House, No Alder St.,
consisting OF Parlor, Dining, Sitting Room and
Kitchen Furniture, seven Chamber Sets, Beds, Bed
ding, Brussels and Ingram Carpets Stoves and Lhe
usual assortment generally found in first class
house. b. II. DYER, Auc iOneeY,
my12d3t once IO3 Federal ST.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

Mr.. Butler OF Mass, obtained leave from the
Judiciary Committee to report at any time the
Geneva award bill
The House went into the Committee of the
Whole on the bill to amend the law of Feb.
%, 1871, for the better security of life on board
steam vessels.
The bill was finally got through the commit
tee and reported to the House and passed, the
title being amended so as to read: ITO revise
amend and consolidate the laws in re-
iation to the security of life on board vessels
propelled in whole or in part by steam.
Com mittee of the Whole on the deficiency bill.
Alter progressing as far as the 18th page with
out any noteworthy discussion the Committee
rose
The Senate bill to distribute the Geneva
award was taken from the Speakers table and
referred to the Judiciary Committee. Ad-
journed.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
Next Saturday.
Important Sale Of Furni-
ture.

4 new Chamber Sets, second hand
painted and Mahogany ParlOr Chamber
Sets, Mahogany ParlOr and Chamber
Furniture, Marble Top Tables, Pier and
Hair aud Exc. Mattresses, Feather Beds,
spring Beds, fine CrOekery aud Glass
Ware. Dining Room and Kitchen Furni.
ture, Cook and Parlor Stoves, fine Piano,
&c.
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14
Havana N arkei.

HAVANA, May 13.-Exchange is firm; on United
States go days currency at 0o 20 90 prem do short
sight SO q "a prem; 90 days gold 81 a 35 prem;
short sight 3S az 80 prem on Londonl 43 e ~
prem; on Paris 1 IA q Is prem; Spanish gold 43
M
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

THE TURNvEREN.-The entertainment to be
given by the Turnveren, at their hall this even
ing. will be well worth attending, and judging
by the rehearsals the athletic feats Will be
sometbing wonderful. After the exhibition
dance will be given. r. = L1
The Portland daily press., 1874-05-14

MRS. JOHN MUssEY. - Mrs. John Mussey
died yesterday in the 92d year of her age. from
diphtheria. She was probably the Oldest lady in
Portland. Her maiden name was Smith, and
sbe was a native of Newburyport.