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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-07
(New York Correspondence


The Grand Central Hotel, New York.
HAL JASON writes of recent visit to the
Grand Central Hotel, as follows:
During the winter, without disturbing the
guests. fresh decorations have been added in
every direction. New designs in fresco work
have been finished throughout the halls, par
lors, principal staircases, grand dining room,
and excl auges. Standing 10 the rear of the
grand exchange, facing Broadway, the tout
ensemble is magnlticent-unrivalled in Europe
or America. The floor spreads out before you
like lake of marble, an entire block in length
and many feet in width. Above, the richly
frescoed ceiling is supporte" by a dozen OF
more carved Corinthan columns W bile the
massive suspended chandeliers, CLEAN at night
like sheen, with the glitter of hundred
white globes of light, Wander where you will
all is in keeping with taste and beauty. The
Grand Central is hardly approached in style
and appointment by any other hotel in New
York, and yet its rates are from enc to two dol
lors ess than other frst-class hotels being $500,
50: 80 and 81 90 per day. Mr. Powers, its pro.
prietor seems to have solved perfectly. for the
public, the problem Of moderate rates and lux
uriOus surroundings
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NEW YORK..
The Police .Justicoship Question


NEW YORK. April 6-The decision in the
case of the fight for the police justceships is
now being rendered in the Court of Common
Pleas, general term. The decision was deliv-
cred by Chief Justice Dolly, the judge concur
ring. 1t sustains the constitutionality of the
new act.
Temperance and the Clergymen.
DR.. Cuyler. il a reply sermon last night to
DIR. Howard, argued that moderate drinking,
SO far frotn being better than total abstinence,
led ultimately to the intemperance which curses
the nation. He added that "the devil al
ways likes to quote ministers of the gospel"
The Mexican Veterans.
At a meeting of Mexican veterans last night,
a circular was agreed upon for general distrl-
button throughout the country, with view to
securing and laying before the Pension Com
mittee of Congress the exact number of persons
entitled to pensions for services. The Com
missioner of Pensions computes the number az
$4,000, hut the Veterans Association here think
it not correct estimate.
Broken Bank.
The Stuyvesant Bank depositors are dissatis-
fed with the manner in which its affairs are
being wound up, and will hold meeting ktO-
morrow night
A Church Quarrel
Rev. T. T. Kendrick preached at the Grand
street Methodist church yesterday, in spite OF
the efforts of his congregation to GUST him from
the pulpit. He expressed determination to
stick.
The Treatment of Boss Tweed.
Police Commissioner Stems asserts fin de-
fence of himself that so far from Tweed being
placed in the most unguarded part OF his prs
on, he is placed 10 the safest and most strictly
guarded portion, where twenty-five keepers are
constantly on guard. He did not think 1t nee
essary to make a complete martyr of Tweed OF
exercise any unnecessary severity, and will sat
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THE CONNECTICUT ELECTION
STATE PROBABLY DEMO.
CRATIC.

HARTFORD, April 6-9.15 a. m Fifty five
towns give Harrison, Rep, 1922; Ingersoll,
Dem Ill ,995: Smith, Pro-, 1445. Hartford
gives Harrison $3.50. lngersol 4087, Smith 124.
The indications are that the Democrats have
elected their State ticket and the Legislature.
IL p. m.-Hartford county complete gives
Harrison 1851. Iugersoil 30,727. Smith 1893.
Mayor Robinson, (Rep.) is defeated by
Sprague, Dem J by 400, while Ingersol's ma
iorty is 1888 The Democrats have majority
of II in the City Council
Tolland county complete, Harrison 1888, In
gersoil 2O0S Smith 365,
New London county complete, Harrison 4,
749, Ingersol 1893. Smith 697.
WIndham county, Harrison 2710, Ingerso Ill
1929, Smith 331.
New HAVEN, April 6.-New Haven county,
Harrison 1858, IngersOll 1885, Smith 939
Fairfield county. Harrison 66OS, Ingersoll u
725, Smith 1865. Middesex county. Harrison
2l57, Ingersol 244l, Smith 457.
Later-DemOcratic Triumuh.
NEW HAVEN, March IL A. M.-Tbe cleo.
ton has resulted in sweeping Democratic
victory The returns received at the Palladium
office up to this hour, few towns ony being
wanting, give lngersoll, (dem a plurality Of
5l96 over Harrison (rep. J. and majority OF
1000.
The Senate stands 16 Democrats to Repub.
leans, and the House is heavily Democratic
The two candidates for Governor are residents
OF this city, which gave lngersol ALL; Harri
SON 3549; Smith )pro. 256. This city elected
Democratic Representative, and this district
Democratic Senator. The election has beer
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U. =. District Court.
BEFORE JUDGE FOX.


MONDAY. - United States vs. Henry Hudson
Points made by Josiah HI. Drummond, Josiah Crcs-
by and attorneys for defendant. Exceptions to rul
ings:
1. That the iron-clad oath prescribed peculiar and
exceptional qualifications superadded to all previous
requirements, to every elected appointed officer OF
the government, except the Presidents that the OBJ
ject to be accomplished was peculiar and exception
al, viz, to assure the impossibity for any in
the least degree tainted with dsloyalty to obtain Of
fee, and that in all when the officer is immedi-
ately and directly concerned where his official act
the very gist of the controversy it is incumbent
upon the party relying upon the force of that official
act to show afirmativey that the officer had taken
and subscribed to the iron-clad oath.
2. That If the first position is not mantainabe,
yet the evidence to prove Head to be an officer de
faco is simply prma facie evidence of his necessary
qualifications liable to be rebutted and that in this
case the piaa tacie evidence is completely rebutted
by positive proof thai he never took and subscribed
the iron-clad oath.
8. That if neither of the first two propositions is
maintainabe. yet that the government having aleg-
ed that Head was deputy marshal duly appointed
aud qualified, this averment, whether necessary or
not to be made. yet having been made is thereby be-
come material and must be proved.
4. That the evidence shew or tended to show that
Hall on his first arrest, bona ce claimed the prvi-
lege of being enlarged upon giving six months bond
without being committed to JAIL carried to Bangor
sixty miles distant from his home and the place of the
Jail for Piscataquis county, that he was entitled to
reasonable time within which to procure the bond
and tender it to Head but that Head refused to give
him such time, and thereby abused his process and
become trespasser ab intto and all his acts were
void.
s. The exclusion of the questions to witnsss. Head,
as to what he had testified to before the Commission
er at the preliminary examination erroneous.
Motion in arrest:
1. That the only charge in the Indictment, viz,
that defendant did "obstruct resist and oppose the
deputy marshal is vague and general overt act is
alleged; that to sustain the indictment would be in
violation of the declaration of rights embraced in
Arts. V, W. of the amendments to the Constitution
of U. S. A by which every person is entitled to be
tried by 'due process of law, " and "to be informed
of the nature and cause of the accusation
2. That the omission to allege that the Judgment
and execution, both, were in force on January
16th the time of the alleged resistance is fatal de-
feet in the Indictment
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made BY the people, and the heavy Democratic
na!ority In the general Assembly renders the
onolce or Democratic United States Senator
an easy matter.
Latest.
LOU a. m.-Returns to the Courant from all
towns IN the State, except seven, give the fol-
lowing the following result: Ingersoll, AZ, GAG:
d harrison, 81, 292; Smith, 4564 The following
Is a recapitulation by counties: Hartford CO.,
ICON pieteJ Harrison, 8,371; Ingersoll, 1912;
smith, l0SS Jolland County. Harrison, 1888;
ingersoll, Z90S; Smith, 1863. New Haven Co.,
Smith, $50. Windham, one town lacking
Harrison, 1888; Ingersoll. 1858; Smith, go.
Fairfield, two towns lacking, Harrison, 664O;
lngersoll, 1865; Smith, 924 Litch6eld, four
Smith, 23S. Middlesex, (complete) Harrison,
452; Ingersoll, 29Ol. Smith 5S4. The Senate
viii stand Dem. IS, Rep z; Democratic gain
OF 4. The House will be about 30 Democratic.
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s. P. G. AT the meeting of the Directore
of the P. S. P. G. A, the following officers
were elected: President Benz. Kingsbury, jr
Vice Presidents, Nathan Cleaves, Joseph How
ard. Henry Bergh, James P. Baxter, A. W. ID.
Clapp, James B. Libby, Israel Washburn, jr.,
John B. Brown, George f. Shepley, S. IL.
Tewkesbury, j. w. Waterhouse, Elbridge
Gerry; Corresponding Secretary, Miss. o. q.
Carroll; Recording Secretary, Miss o. G. Car
roll; Treasurer, L. q. Jordan.
vote of thanks was extended to Mr.. A. ii.
Libby for his efficiency in the discharge of his
duties as agent during the past year.
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NEW YORK. April 6-Evenne. ---Cotton is quie
and held frmer; sales 1915 bales; Mddling uplaudi
at 17c forward deliveries advanced 3-I6 a tc since
thursday last Flour steady with a moderate export
and State at ~ @ 75 White Western extra q ~
10; extra Ohio at 80 so; extra St lon ,sir
9 IL 90; Southern -four at AZ a. II oo; aies 0yO
BUSH No Chicago at IS s.; No Mw S"rins
at % 50; ungraded Iowa an sna No Chicago 81;
White Spring So; do Western o.: Cosn aclvs anu
firm with good business for export and nome use
sales 139 600 bush; now MAxe0 Wese0A y eS W eo0,
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New York stock ard Meme, m.r..,.

New York Stock and Money Market,
New voRK. April 6 Morn,no.- Money at per
4.s5&; do short ASH.
Nav f"Rk. April s-Jsrenino- Wall street is dull.
eign Exchange quiet and firm, prime nominal rates
at ASH for 60 day and ASH for short sight selling
rates at per cent. lower. Gold dull at 113i a. 1884
anil closedat 1l3s. The rates paid for carving were
9 per cent. and fat for borrowing. The Customs
receipts to-day SAL 900. The Assistant Treas
urer paid to-day $4,000 for interest and S25 900 In
redemption Of 500 bonds. The Gold ON this af err
resolved to close at p. til oughout the year
The operations Of the Cola Exchange Bank were
as foliows:-Gold balances, S1.1S3,SA; currency
balances. 81, 346 1928; gross cearapces $317I9Oi0.
Government bonds strong and considerable business
State bonds are nominal. Railroad bonds firm. The
Stock market opened dull but steady but later be-
ture OF the decline the uncertainty of financial
action OF Congress was the chief of the weak
ness. The market was subsequently frmer on Off
ca denial of the intended resignation of Secretary
Richardson and that the President and Secretary
were in perfect accord on the finance question To-
wards the close the principal stocks easier but
extremely dull on Senator Merrimon's motion to
strike out the while finance bill except the fir and
second sections but the market closed about steady
at per CENT. below the highest point Of the day
Total transactions about 115O0O shares, including
$4,000 Western Union, $1,000 Lake Shore a. 900 I'm
ion Pacific. 1900 Pacific MAIL 10000 Wabash 6U0
North Western common, 5000 New York Central.
At the annual election for directors of the Panama
Railroad Ior he nsuing year the following ticket
S. Scott H. H. Baxter. John M. Burke, Frank Work,
George J. Forrest, A. B. Stockwe, s. L. NJ. ,rlow,
B. P. Kissam G. X. Garrison, Charles j. Osborn +.
w. Burk and RUFUS Hatcn.
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EASTER BALL-Cty Hall was damned last
evening on the occasion of the Easter Monday
Ball, given by the Irish American Relief AS
ISOLATION. Over 400 couple marched on the
floor in the opening dance. The galleries were
crowded to witness the surging mass below.
The hall was decked with flags and bunting,
and presented fine appearance. The order OF
dances consisted of twenty Chandle
furnished excellent music for the occasion.
The ball did not break Up until nearly five
o'clock this morning. The order of dances
was superblv gotten un.
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# O X h i q N.
Church and State in Brazil.

Churcha aud State in Brazil.
NEW YORK, April 6.-Rio Janerio dates of
Feb Nth, state that the Catholic Bishop of
Pernambuco for the Illumination of a decree OF
the Pope against the Free Masons 10 the Cath.
Ollie church without FIRST obtaining the endorse
ment OF tine Brazilian government, has been
tried, C ndemued and sentenced to four years
Imprisonment. In answer to his indictment
the bishop compared himself to Jesus Christ,
assuming his judges to be like Caiaphas and
Plate.
This American Mail mentions the efforts
made to induce immigration to Brazil. but ar
CUES so long as slavery exists there immigrants
will not come to the country.
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CHILDREN's CONCERT. -Everybody. with a
soul, likes to hear the "Young People" sing,
especially in their concerts at City Hall They
are to give concert under the direction of
Mr.. Fitch on the 22d instant, and will he as
sisted by some of the solder Ones" on that &C.
casion. Their rehearsals have brought the
400 to great perfection and we can assure all
who love children and their singing. that the
concert will be grand success. The concert
will be for the benefit of one of our city insti-
utions and particulars will appear in due time.
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MARINE DISASTERS During the snow stol

MARINE DISASTERS During the snow storm
yesterday morning two schooners went ashore
on the islands in the harbor The Volant,own
ed by E. D. Peters of Bangor, went ashore on
Hog Island. She is $50 tons burden and light
laden. Tie tug Warren went to her assistance
and got her off.
The Fannie A. Bailey, 300 tons burden, load
ed with sugar from Cuba, tor the Grand Trunk,
valued at $24 900 went ashore in Simonton's
Cove She is owned in Portsmouth by G. H.
Mendum. She is valued at $4,000. The sug-
ar is insured in the Phoenix and Atlantic The
Tiger went to her assistance.
There was report that schooner was
ashore on Peaks Island, but it turned out to
by st. John wood boat at anchor.
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POLICE NoTEs-Otficer Horr arrested several
boys yesterday for the larceny OF lot OF lead
pipe.
An accidental exchange of hats in sbarber
shop last evening was the cause of an arrest
The matter was settled.
There were twenty dodgers in the station last
night.
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mETEOR
PROBABILITIES FOR THE Nrxr rwpvrrro,,
HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SycNA,
OFFICER, Washington, ~ G,
April g. 800 ~. NV
For New England
on Tuesday partly cloudy weather will prevail,
with winds shifting to southerly and possibly
easterly.
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M q nicipal Election.

OINcINNATI April 6.-Both parties in the
municipal election here to-day had temperance
platforms. The Democrats carried Toledo and
layton. In the latter place the crusad' rs were
al church praying all day for the Citizens ond
republican ticket, Dispatches report temper
anGe victories in New Lexington and Morrow,
ana ant,temperance in Washington Court
began. A'''
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IT seems that coal is going down, or at least
it is apparent, judging from the tenor of the
advertise nent which we insert to-day of JOS
eph Fl. Poor & Bro, announcing the price at
$3.50 delivered. Doubtless this will be valu-
able information to their many, many custom
ers situated here, there and everywhere I'D
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Bankrupt stock Of Clothing, Roets.
SHOES, Hats md Caps, &c, al Aueiion.

kEMOVED for convenience of sale to our Store
~ ~ we hall sell, commencing SAL URDAY, April
litn, at 10 m, an p. m, and con- ipue until
sold large stock Of fine ready Go hing. &c
ior Spring and Summer wear, embracing fine i'm
ported Scotch suits, various shades fine Cashmere
Pants and Vests, fine Diagonal, rrico, Broadcloth
and other Goats. The whole will be closed ont With
out reserve. lBy Orderly ABRAMS & BROS, Auc-
tioneers 125 Federal St., under the u s. Hotel Port
land amidst
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N uniciPal Court.

JUDGE NORRIS.
SATURDAY.-Michael mccarthy. Common drunk
ard Thirty days.
Michael Cunningham and Mathew Murphy. In
toxication. Fined So each with costs.
MILFORD F. Coggins. Search and seizure. Fined
$50 with costs. Paid.
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AUCTION SALES.
Schooner at Auction.

Schooner JERTSHA BAKER will h
"a, sold at public auction en- THURSDAY
Am April 9th, 1874, al a o'clock p. M said
LHAAA schooner is ~ tons Old Measurement
= and is in good order. She would mafe
a good Fish Freighter or g cd Brick vessel said
vessel is now lying at Wjlgery s Wharf, For further
particulars Apply TO CHAS. SAWYER, No. ia Com
mercia Street.
marie "a.
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INFORMATION WANTED.-A despatch received
at the Police Office from Collinsville, Conn.,,
last night, announces the death at that place OF
Charles Owen. The man died of pneumonia
Sunday night He claimed to have wife
sarah and daughter Carrie living in the su-
puros OF this city, in Westbrook or Stevens
rams The Connecticut people are anxious to
know what disposition to make of the body,
anu 'he relations, if any, are requested to re-
port at the police station
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Mr.. Maynard of Tennessee, Chairman of
notice he would move the previous Question on
the currency bill at the close of the discussion
tomorrow.
The House at 4.55 D. M, adjourned
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FINANCIAL ANO COMM ERCuAL


MONDAY, April 6.-There is a much frmer feeling
in the -four market, and there has been an advance
on the article in the -FOUR producing leaiona thAs
prices are unaltered here Corn and oats ere firm
and steady at last weeks quotations. Sugars are
shade of for gr nulated which is selling to-day at
1Oi q 1osc Moasses is very firm with an upward
tendency. Fish are dull and STOCKS are light, but
sufficient for all present demands; prices are I'M
changed Cement is 10c lower and selling at g.
Lime lie also 1oc lower and selling at Is Oranges
and lemons are higher and so 90 is the price for
sound repacked fruit Lnseed oil is little higher
and is selling at SIC for raw and OF for boiled Pro-
duce is auiet eggs are not firm and the quotations
should hardly be above IT q &c., potatoes are steady
and firm. Pork is very firm and so is lard.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Senatorial Question.

Boston, April 6.-Tle ELEVENTH ballot for Unit
ed States Senator resulted as follows; Whole
number OF votes, 1914 necessary for choice, So;
Dawes, 81; Hoar, 81; Curtis, az; Adams, 4;
Pierce, l each. The convention adjourned
until tomorrow
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PORTLAND DIsPENsARY.-At the Portland
Dispensary meeting yesterday afternoon, the
following board of managers was elected :
Oliver Gerrish, j. 7. McCobb, Andrew Spring,
7. G. Hersey, w. S. Dana, H. M. Payson, j.
w. Warehouse, M P. Emery, John Yeaton,
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Nomination,

Mr.. Editor:-If majority of the City Conu-
Gil think Supervisor of Schools is preferable
to a Superintendng School Committee, why
not take Frederick Fox, Esq.
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Receipts by Railroad, and sseambsats
STEAMER FRANcoNIA. FROM NEW YoRK-3cO dry
rags n do duck 700 m chests tea, $50 bbls sugar go
90 whiting 90 do glassware 800 kegs mails and bolts
I2O do wnire lead 100 do Soda 101 bids sugar $50
Is do soap, 20 90 hardware, 200 ppgs sundries.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
John B. Gough-City Hall.
Apron Sale-Ladies OF Plymouth Church.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Wagon-F o. Bailey & Co.
BANKRUPT Stoek-Abrams u Bros.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Situations wanted-Mangus A. R. Lindberg.
Wanted-Board.
Offices and Stores to Rent-Wm. H. Jerris.
Wanted-Tenement.
Neutrality-suspicious.
G. A. Suskraut-Hats, &C.
just Received and for Sale-Horses.
Notice to Builders-Sealed Proposals.
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ORIENT Boat CLUB-Tbe follow;nn oe,oo,v
were elected last evening: President n p
Ladd; Vice President, E. Dennis: Secretary
G. NJ. Henry. Treasurer, George D. Loriug:
Regatta Committee. II. P. Ladd, j. Frazier.
c. M. Henry; Committee on Repairs, G. c.
Bedlow. Geo. D. Loring, w. Senter, Jr.
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As usual we invite all our friends to buy
their clothing, custom or ready made, of Geo.
w. Rich & Co., 173 and 175 Fore street. You
house. mch21 cod I'm
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PERsoNAL.-In addition to the names of
those already published who will take passage
in the Prussan next Saturday are Misses
Wheeler and Hawkes. of Deering, Mr.. William
Howard, Mrs. Rumery and DR.. Manuel Quin-
tero.
Gen. f. d. Sewall, Supervisor of Internal
Revenue, was in town yesterday.
The Kennebec Journal says that Henry O..
Stanley, esq.,, Fish Commissioner, is preparing
to do quite an extensive business in the fish line
the coming season.
Dr. Lapham, of the Maine Farmer, is engag
ed in writing history of the town of Wood
stock, t. be ready for the press next autumn.
Gen. F. S. Nckerson of Searsport, well
known Democratic politician, has taken up his
residence in Boston,
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Foreign Exports.

HALIFAX, MS. Steamer Falmouth-1osO bbls
Hour 20 do oatmeal 326 pkgs cordage PIG cases boots
and bush $500 lbs tobacco 625O do lard
225 pkgs merchandise. ~
ST. JOHN, NIB. Brig Rhone-3oo tons old iron
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For SALE on favorable terms, valuable
slate property. partially developed, with most
encouraging prospects, in the eastern part of
the State. Owners refer to s. T. Pullen, ESQ
PRESS office. ie14-dtf
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Boston stock List.
lSa'es 81 the Brokers' Board. Aprils,
Boston g. Maine Railroad. ........... 100 "a 1904
Eastern Railroad. .......... =. 69l "a 70
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FIRE LAST NIGHT.-The alarm of fire last
night was caused by the discovery of flames in
the unoccupied bskery just across Tnkey's
Bridge, owned by w. j, Smith The bakery
and barn near by owned by j. R. Lunt of
this city, were burned. The bakery was valued
at $4,000 and the machinery at $500. The in
surance is not known. The second story was
was used as hall. The barn contained about
fifteen tons of hay, was valued at $500, and
had small insurance.
The fire was so far under way before the
steamers from this city arrived that it was i'm
possible to save the buildings. The steamers
got on the spot in remarkably short time af-
ter the alarm struck.
The cause of the fire is unknown, although
there are two theories in regard to its origin.
Some think it was incendiary, others that it re-
suited from fire in the hall last evening, on
the occasion of a singing school. The fire was
not discovered until the whole roof was sheet
of fame.
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JUST received, a nice brilliantine for 45c.
apr2eOd3t p, M. FROST,