davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
NEW YORK.
A Maine Vessel Damaged.


NEW YORK, June 3-The bark Lavna of
Eastport arrived to-day from Matanzas She
reports that she lost her jibboom and had the
foretop gallant mast sprung by collision with
an Italian bark last Sunday.
Action of the Chamber of Commerce.
In the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon
resolutions were adopted strongly in favor of a
liberal and just reciprocity treaty between
Canada and the United States as to commerce
and navigation. A memorial was prepared in
accordance with the spirit of the resolutions
and forwarded to the President, Secretary of
State, and Senators from this state. A com
mittee of five was appointed on canal and rail-
road legislation to consider the subject of
cheapening transportation by those routes and
cooperate with similar committees from other
commercial bodies. A resolution was referred
to special committee requesting the Senate
and House of Representatives to direct hold
ing sessions during the coming recess of the
respective Finance and Ways and n cans Com
mlttees for the revision of the revenue laws, in
order that while the amount of revenue now
collected should not be diminished the collec
ton of some might be simplifed lby change
from ad valorem to specific duties whenever
practicable and by such complications in clas-
sifications of merchandise as might be found
practicable, and instructing the committee of
the chamber of foreign commerce and revenue
laws to consult with the boards of trades of
Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore as to the
best means of arriving at such change in the
revenue laws and for devising complete re-
vised tariff for submission to the above named
committees of the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives should Congress order their ses-
sion.
Serious ARRAY Between COOpers.
Lockwood Bros. & Hally, oil refiners, sent
one of their coopers, an non-society maa nam
ed Peter Smith, over to Brooklyn to-day to re-
pair some barrels. A number of coopers on
strike endeavored to dissaude him from work
ing but he declined Several lay in wait for
him and on his leaving off work followed him
to the street car where one of them. named
Cunningham, began assault on Smith with
a Delaying pin who retreated to the front plat
form where he drew revolver and shot Gun
ningham in the abdomen causing mortal
wound His physician states he cannot live.
Smith surrendered himself
Various Matters.
The committee reported to the tammany
general committee tonight that the difficulty
between Fox and Morrissey was entirely per-
SPINAL and no further action be taken which
which was agreed to.
Fish Culture, i,ra
ALBANY, June 4-The aquarium car fitted
out in New Hampshire to convey fish to Cali
fornia reached this city to-day and this after
noon the steam yacht Hattie E. Peck brought
up from Seth Green's fishing grounds $4,000
shad and 1000 cells just Matched to be put in the
car which leaves for its destination tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
WASHINGTON.
Adverse Report ON the Civil Service Re-

Adverse Report on the Civil Service Re-
WASHINGTON, June 4-The House Commit
tee on Reform of the Civil Service have adopt
ed a resolution that they do not recommend
any further appropriation to carry on or exper-
iment in the so-called civil service reform. in
the manner in which it has been carried on.
The vote was-yeas, Butler of Massachusetts,
Lurtrel of California, Sheatt of Alabama and
Whitehouse of New York, A; nays, Kellogg of
Connecticut, Willard of Michigan. and Will
lard of Vermont, 8; present not voting l.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances to-
day:-Currency, $40, 951, 29O; special deposit of
legal tenders for redemption of certificates of
deposit $780, 900; coin, 49,, 883, 108, including
coin certificates $33 1866, 400; outstanding legal
tenders, $3S2,00000O e9A
sawycr's Resignation. Z
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Sawyer
will tender his resignation to the President in
asmuch as he wishes to save Secretary Bristow
from any embarrassment on his account. This
statement is made oD authority of Sawyer
himself. 4 .i4s.r
Gen. Butler Explains.
Gen. Butler explains that he did not submit
as the result of the deliberations of the Judic-
larry Committee report recommending that
the fine imposed on Susan B. Anthony be
mitted, but merely that it might be printed for
the consideration of the committee tomorrow.
The Finance Bill.
A member of the conference committee on
the finance bill said the indications continue to
be favorable to an agreement of views. s
Sawyer to be Retired.
New YORK, June a. 1t is rumored that a
prominent Treasury agent will be the successor
Of Assistant Secretary Sawyer, by invitation of
Secretary Brs tow.
Secretary Bristow Installed.
The cath of Office as Secretary of the Treas
ury was to-day administered to Gen. Brstow
by Chief Justice Carter of the Supreme Court.
The ceremony took place in the Presidential
room at the Executive Mansion After the
oath was administered Secretary Bristow went
to the Treasury Department and Immediately
entered upon his duties During the afternoon
he was called upon by the chiefs of the bureaus
of the Treasury, who came in body to pay
their respects to the new Secretary There
were present when the oath wac administered
the President, Gen. Babcock Associate Justice
Macarthur of the District Supreme Court, and
Mr.. Luckey, Private Secretary to the Presi-
dent
The President to-day signed the commission
of Judge Richardson as Associate Justice of
the Court of Claims
Various Matters.
The internal revenue receipts to-day were
1881, 421.
Hon. Joseph H. Robinson, assistant solicitor
of the Treasury Department for the past five
years, native of Massachusetts, it is said, will
receive the appointment of Solicitor of the
Treasury in place of E. G. Banfeld, resigned.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
AGif. Of Million. to the Public.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4.-The act Of James
Lyck, deciding the whole of his property to the
pnblic, excites much comment He donates
100000 to the construction of the largest and
best telescope in the world for the observatory
at Lake Tahoe; S42OOO0 for public monuments
$160,000 for public baths in this city; 800, 900
for the Old Ladies' Home; $4,000 to the socie
ty for the protection of animals; $25, 900 to the
Ladies Protective Relief Society; $4,000 to the
Orphan Asylum; 900 to the city of San
Jose for an orphan asylum; $l50.OO0 for the
erection of bronze monument to the author
of the ''Star Spangled Banner" in Golden Gate
Park; 100000 for the endowmens of a school
of the mechanical arts in California and the
residue in excess of $1,7SO0O0 to the Pioneers
Society. He makes ample provision for his
relatives and reserves the homestead and $685.,
600 per annum for himself. Tt 4
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
COruus Christi.

The festival ofCorpusChristi instituted in rec
ognltion of the dogma of transuhstantiation,
was celebrated with great pomp and ceremony
yesterday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
conception. The cathedral was packed by
people eager to witness the confirmation of $50
children. The scene was a brilliant and i'm.
posing one. Rows of gas jets were about the
high altar, forming the [. H. S. and the nanal
arms. The children were all clad in Whit
presenting beautiful spectacle. The music
was very fine. Bishop Bacon oficiated. as
sisted by Fathers Bradley, Wallace, Powers
and Hubert. AT the conclusion of mass the
children were confirmed.
LII the evening the procession of the Blessed
Sacrament took place. Bishop Bacon acted
as celebrant, and Father Bradley as master of
ceremonies. The ceremony, as the procession
moved down the aisles, was very impressive.
The children led the way, clothed in white,
followed by the deacons and by the celebrant,
bearing the monstrance. Chambers Band
brought up the rear, discoursing sweet music.
On the return of the procession the sacrament
was placed on the throne and incensed
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
MASSACHUSETTS,.
COIOrpd MefhOdisfs.


WORCESTER, June 4.-The 22d annual SEES
sion of the New England conference of the
African Methodist Episcopal church began this
forenoon. Bishop James A Shorter presided.
Rev. d. N. Mason of Plymouth, Mass, will
preach the annual sermon this evening.
The Summer Sale.
The wines and liquors of the late Senator
Sumner were sold to-das. There were about
425 bottles and variety of different Wines In
exceptional cases only they brought fancy
prices. Seven bottles of cid Romance Burgundy
highly priced by Mr.. Sumner. brought 81 per
from the cellars of Prince Metternich. of the
vintage of 1892, was sold for $12
Over the Veto.
The Massachusetts Senate to-day passed the
bill abolishing the state constabulary over the
Governors veto, 81 to 10. The question will
probably come up in the House tomorrow.
The Transportation Question.
A meeting of merchants at the call of the
Board of Trade, in Faneuil' Hall this afternoon
to consider the transportation facilities and
rates between Boston and the West was well
attended James Chandler was chosen Presi-
dent. The President addressed the meeting at
considerable length. He said that Boston
needed better commercial accommodations,
wider and more extended means of transpOrta-
ton. While Boston took pride in advance of
New York and Philadelphia commercially, she
was still alive to her own requirements in the
adjustment OF abuses as well as In augment
ing her resources. The completion of the tun-
mel route to the West should be pushed to join
a line independent of all other lines through
the State and effect connection with the
great trunk lines through New York. This
project could as well be carried through in 1874
as in 1875 SO fas as legislation was concerned.
Addresses were made by several gentlemen
and resolutions were adopted urging the cally
completion of the Hoosac tunnel, and asking
the Legislature not to adjourn until measures
to secure other lines of communication had
been adopted.
Various Matters.
About twenty of the political friends of ex-
Collector Thomas Russell, newly appointed.
Minister to Venezuela, rendered him a fare
well dinner at the Parker House tonight.
Alexander H. Rice presided aud Vice Presi-
dent Wilson was among the gentlemen pres
ent
The banquet given by the New England
Brewers Association to the brewers national
congress was magnificent affair. Hon. Frank
Jones of Portsmouth, N. H., presided. @"A
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

No ONE HURT.-Yesterday story was rife
in town that dam on the Presumpscot River
had given away and that the dams below were
in great danger. The foundation of the story
was that yesterday about four o'clock man at
work driving logs at Little Sebago dam acct
dentalIy knocked out one of the abutments but
it did not injure the strength of dam. The
story spread that the dam had gone and some
man who was anxious to be Collins Graves,
jumped on horse and rode quickly down to
Saccarappa and said that the dam had gone.
The Saccarappa people soon began to see the
water rise at that place, but after the excite
ment had passed the ''rise' was very invisible.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

Office Hours.
From 7.3O m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 m.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 12 IS
ana 1880 p m. Close at $50 m, and 2.40 and 900
pm.
Boston and the West. Arrive at $40 pm.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maint
Railway. Arrive at $50 and 1000 m. Close at
$50 a IN and 2.40 pm.
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 1855 and
1920 m. Close at $50 m, and 2.40 and 900
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes.
Arrive at p m Close at 12 m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 9.05
m and m. Close at II nj and 3 m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
at 2 am. Close at JPN.
Skowhegan, intermediate offices and the north
Arrive at p m. Close at IL m.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. 7. R. Ar
rive at p m. Close at 1914 m.
Morning Northwestern by g. 7. R. Arrive at a
m. Close at $50 a. m.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 905 m, and
7.l5 p m. Close at 6.15 m, IL m, and p m.
Rochester, N. H., and Intermediate offices. Arrive
at 10 10 q m, and m. Close at a m. and 1 p m
North Conway and other offices on the P. q o. r
r. Arrive at II 40 m, and $40 n. Close at a
m and m.
By the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at p NJ Close at
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at M
Close at IN.
Castne, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, Mount Desert, Mill
bridge, Tonespert and Machias via each steamer.
Arrive at M Close at p m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island Arrive
Thursday at a m. Close Saturday at Bpm.
Foreign Mails via New York, day previous to sail
ing OF steamers, Close at 240 p m.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
THE OREGON ELECTION.
Ren.h,;..,, : ,.,,a;s r.. A,,eas.

SAN FRANCISCO. June Affection returns
from Oregon so far gives Williams, Republican
representative to Congress, 4O7S, Ludlow, Dem
ocrat, 1921, and Davenport, Independent, 1900.
For Governor, Tolman, Republican, has 1854,
Grover, Democrat, 4191, and Campbell 1862,
Chadwick, Democrat, is probably reelected
Secretary of State, Clark, Republican, Treas
urer, and Rowland Superintendent of Public
Instruction.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

Domestic Markets.

NEW YORK, June Accommodation is firmer
with quotations unchanged; sales AS bales; Mdlling
uplands at 1888; forward deliveries advanced 3-l6
with fair business Flour--recepts 49, 07 bbs; the
market is quiet without decided change in price;
shipping in little better request sales 15,400 bbls
Western and State 80 q 6 60; White Wheat Wes-
tern extra so q co. extra Ohio at 90 So; extra
sin arrive next week at 32 closing steady South
ern -four at 10 a II 90. Wheat-receipts 21S,6O9
bush; with light supply and a fair export demand;
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW HAMPSHl Re.
Inauguration Day,


CONCORD, June 4-Gov. Weston was inau-
gurated to-day with the usual formalities and
more than usual display. Ten companies Of
State militia and the fire department of Con-
cord gave a lively appearance to the capital,
which was thronged with visitors from all parts
of the State.
The message of Gov. Weston shows the f.
nances of the State to be in sound condition.
The temperance question is discussed at some
length, and the Governor intmates his belief
that entire prohibition is against public senti
ment in New Hampshire, and he favors per-
missive or license law under some form.
The Ocean Gable.
PORTSMOUTH, June 4.-There are no cable de-
velopments as yet. The Revenue Cutter Wood
bury went thirty miles to sea to-day but did not
see anything of the Faraday and returned to
this port with the party of citizens and visitors.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

new ofK Stock ana money market.
NEW YORK. June A. Evenin0.-Money was easy
at q per cent. call. Foreign Exchange dull
and weaker at 4s73 for prime sixty day bills and 4s7i
q 4s74 for good bankers 400 q 491 for demand The
actual specie shipments to-day $709635 to Eu-
rope and 1928 900 to Havana, making a total of ST.
O37 435, of which 1887 627 in gold coin and $780,
63s in silver Gold opened and closed at liz with
sales in the interior at 1lia g liz The rates paid
rowing The Assistant Treasurer paid out to-day
$1S600 for interest and $5S,OOO In redemption of
bonds. The custom receipts to-day were $392, O0O-
The Treasury award of 800 900 made at Ill 4
100 q Ill 55-1OO. Governments quiet. State bonds
nominal. Stocks were irregular during tine day with
fluctuations Of only q per cent, closing quiet and
firm There considerable irregularity in deliv-
cries of some shares to-day and Lake Shore New York
Central and Rock Island came in slowly; in some
about 10000 shares, including $3.50 Lake
Shore 20 $50 Western Union, IL 800 New York Cen
trail 1920 Pacific MAIL 7100 Union Pacific 1900 North
western common, 1900 Wabash, 1900 Rock Island,
1900 ST Paul common 100 Erie
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
Hung by n Mob.

+ SAN FRANCISCO, June A despatch from
Austin, New, says that last night thirty mask
ed men entered the Jail at Belmont, bound the
sheriff, took out two prisoners named Mcintyre
and W alker and hanged them. 1t is pot stated
what the men were accused of.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
H X Il / G. N.


rope SeHhOMsAy MI
ROME, June 4.-The Pope is again i'll. The
fever from which he was lately suffering re-
turned last night and was very heavy. His
physicians are alarmed at his condition.
ROME, June 4.-The Pope is somewhat bet
ter. He refuses to quit the Vatican, although
a change of air is recommended by his physl-
clans.
Tho Carlist War.
MADRID, June 4.-Gen. Salamanca, COM
manding force of Republicans at the town of
San Vincent, province of Tarragona. reports to
the Minister of War that 5000 CarlIsts attacked
him yesterday that were repulsed with loss of
seventy killed and wounded. The casualties in
Salamancas command we're thirty killed and
wounded.
The Carlsts have occupied Rosa, a seaport
town twenty-seven miles northeast of Corona.
1t appears that Senior Rascon will be appoint
ed Minister to one of the South American re-
publics not to Washington.
The French Assembly.
PARIS, June 4.-The Assembly to-day passed
the electoral bill to a second reading BY vote
of 1893 to 318. Louis Blanc and Gambetta op-
posed the bill, and at the conclusion of their
speeches received perfect ovation from the
left. Batbie and Dufanse advocated the BILL
The right centre have issued programme
drawn up by Dukes De Broyle and D'Audif-
fret Pasquier and M. COWARD and Leaverque
favoring an immediate organization of the sup
porters of President Mem ahon for a continual
ton of the title of President of the Republic
and the maintenance of political truce at the
end of the present seven years term or in event
OF the occurrence of a vacancy in the Presiden-
cy in the meantime. The left centre are dis
satisfied with the programme, as not conceding
sufficient to them.
Camping in the Fields.
LONDON, June 4-The owners of the Durham
collieries are enicting large numbers of their
tents who were of the striking miners, and 22S
OF these enicted families are camping in the
fields.
Mexican Affairs.
MATAMoRAs, June "A treaty has been made
between Mexico and Italy for the extradition
of canals.
The Mayor of Matamoras has ordered the
Chief of Police of Ranches to prevent the pas
sage of cattle over the Rio Grande either way.
This order, if enforced, will probably break up
the stealing of cattle on both sides of the river.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

HALIFAX. MS. Steamer Falmouth box fresh
salmon to J Loveitt q Co, 9pkgs merchandise to
G Clacey, do co to Swetts Express, moose to M
Downs.
SAGUA. Brig H Wheeler-54i hhds molasses
to Phinney, jackson u Fox, 30 ties to same.
. BEAR RIVER, Ms. Schr II z Ladd-5O cords of
wood, 20S doz eggs to master.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
More Cattle Stealing.

SAN ANTONIO June At is reported that
Garcio's band crossed 300 head of stolen cattle
at Ranches Los Bussios on the Goth ult. Gen
Mckenzie has returned from his expedition
without accomplishing anything.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

STEAMER FRANCoNIA. FROM NEW YORK-100
bales OF paper stock IL do WOOL 80 do waddng 20 do
bnraps, 20 do Irvine, 2l6 casks ochre, IL do ead 10
bids black, do tobacco, ties tobacco, 1870 bbs of
sugar, rs do BEANS 107 do cement 96 do bone black
600 pkgs ea 200 boxes soap, 100 do tobacco 100 do
sago 80 do window glass, rs do hard ware, 80 do
drugs 200 kegs nails, go do white lead, 70 pigs anti
mony tin, 400 bdls fish plates pianos 156 gs sun
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

LENT's CIRCUS MoNDAY.-Lent's New York
circus exhibits in this city on Monday next
The show has always borne an excellent repu-
taton in this locality, and is said to be strong
er in attractions this season than ever before.
This is particularly the case in the riding de-
partment. The features here are Martinho
Lowande, the Brazilian wild horse tanner, lit.
tie Tony Lowande, VIM. FL. Morgan and Car
lotta de Berg. Lowande is represented to be
the greatest rider in the world, doing more
tricks on the back of bareback horse, ant
doing them in better style than any other per
former. Morgan is a breakneck hurdle rider
heralded as the champion of the world. Mad
anne de Berg is a well known performer OF SUI
perior ability. The acrobats, cannon ball per
formers, trapeze artists and speciality perform
ers generally are numerous and expert, while
the clowns, three in number are marshaled un
der the prince of iesters-Guss Lee.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

BLESSINGS BRIGHTEN AS THEY TAKE THEIR
FLIGHT-If you have good head of hair take
care of it; once gone and we realize its loss far
more than We appreciate its presence. The
BEARINE is taking the place of all other hair
dressings. because it is healthful to the hair
and delightful to use. ju3d&w1w.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

DANcE.-Don't forget the dance at the pa
Wilton at Sebago Lake tonight. A special
train will leave the Boston & Maine station at
o'clock this evening and return after the
dance. One fare for the round trip.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

NEXT Saturday, two parlor suits, chamber
sets, new and second hand, sofas, mirrors, ia
bes, dining room and kitchen furniture, fine
hair mattresses and feather beds, crockery and
glass ware, window curtains, sc.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Wholesale Markets.

Portland Wholesale Markets.
THURsDAY.-The market are much the same as
last report Sugars has risen sc all round. Pota-
toes are tending to fall, but there is no quotable
change from yesterdays prices. Fruit is rising
slowly. Corn is unchanged Flour is dull and I'M
changed.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

DUMB ANMALs.-One of the most com
mendable of our humane and benevolent in
situations is the Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals. The objects of the soci-
ETY. are the care of those who cannot care for
or even speak for themselves, and it finds foes
among all whose pecuniary interest or brutal
and cruel instincts lead to the abuse of dumb
and helpless animals. 1t should find friends
among all who have hearts to feel for the suffer
ing and impulses to succor the oppressed. 1t is
in need of funds for the effective prosecutions OF
its labors, and DIR. Hill, who is always full OF
good words and works, has consented to deliv-
an address on dumb animals with special
reference to the purposes of the society, at the
FIRST Parish Church. on next Sunday evening.
A collection will be taken for the benefit of
the society.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

DOES ADVERTISING PAY?-There is no in
stance on record of well sustained system of
iudicIous advertising failing of success.
''My success is owing to my iberality in adj
vertising. "-Bon7er.
Il advertised my productions and made mon
ey.'",-Ntcholds 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. Z. Steaodrt
w Uncut the aid of advertisements l could
ma nave done nothing in my specuations. 1 have
Ine most complete faith in printers ink. Adj
mum.
advertising has furnished me with a com-
petence. Amos Laurence. "i'A o'-
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Lost |!

Thursday evening, seal and part of gold
chain. The fiuder will be rewarded by leaving
it at Atwood's q Market Square
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05
All Ports ON the Rio Grande Ordered
Glased.

GALVESTON, Jne A dispatch from Browns
vile says it is reported that the Mexican minis
try has ordered all the ports of entry on the
Rio Grand except Matamoras closed, but that
collectors have postponed action and written for
further instructions
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

MRS MANCHESTER, the celebrated phys-
elan. will be obliged to remain in Portland till
,June 10th.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

The best place to buy clothing is at Bur-
leigh's, SO Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-05

JOB PRINTING.-Every description If .Joh
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowest
prices, at the Daily PRESS Printing House. loo
Exchange st. VIM NJ MARKs