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The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14

New YORK, May 13-Mr. Jewett, receiver
OF the Erie Railway, states that the object of
the railway conference in this city is to induce
the managers of roads in the West, on nearly
all of which the rates are from to 10 per
cent lower than at the East, to amend their
tariffs.
Swill Milk.
The Herald has an account of huge swil-
milk factory at Blissyille on the outskirts of
Brooklyn, and says there are eight hundred
diseased cows there, fed on distillery slops
Twelve thousand eight hundred quarts of milk
are daily sent to the New Yorh market from
the establishment
Tennie Clnflin Sues w. HI. Vanderbilt.
The Times states that the claim has been
made upon VIM. 81. Vanderbilt by Tennie c.
Claim tor over $lOO 600, proceeds, she alleges,
OF $4,000 deposited by her in Commodore
Vanderbl's hands in 1871 for speculative on
GRAFTON in stocks. Mr.. Vanderbilt said yester-
day before his departure for Europe, that the
claim is ridiculous.
Destructive Fire in BROOKLYN.
New YORK, May ia fire which lasted all
day and destroyed about $S40,O 900 worth of
property broke out this morning at 10 clock
in Brooklyn in Campbell & Thayer's oil works,
situated on Water street The block in which
the fire occurred is bounded by Water, WASH
ington, Front and Main streets Adjoining
are considerable number of small stores and
tenement houses and large brick factory
owned by Campbell & Thayer on Front street
connected the oil tanks with the main build.
ing. By means of these tanks the fire commu-
nicated to the rear buildings which were de-
stroyed 10000 gallons oil burned up. Aggre-
gate insurance 100000.
American Tract Society.
The SD anniversary services of the American
Tract Society was held last night. Annual re-
port showed receipts of $441, 1893 and expendi-
lures of $441, 119. The aggregate circulation
OF papers published by the society during the
year is 100000 copies. 209 colporteurs were
employed who addressed 6937 religious meet
ings, made 152, 1888 family visits and PRAYED
with $3.50 families. The work in foreign
lands has been satisfactory.
Miscellaneous.
Cornelieus Vanderbilt says there is no truth
in the statement that his father intends to
start line OF freight line steamers to Europe.
GERS that the Russian fleet is not likely to leave
here for month.
Hugh f. McDermott, an editor of Jersey
CITY, has been arrested but bailed, on charge
OF libelling Leon Abbott, president of the New
Jersey State Senate, whom he accused of hay-
ing taken bride of $4,000 to throw the state
into the hands of the Republicans when Speak
er of the Assembly in 1870.
1t is reported that the Australian govern
ment has reconsdered the annual subsidy of
$4,000 to the Pacific Mail Co.
receiver Parker will this week, under an
order of Chancellor Runyon, refund to
the pollcy-holders in the New Jersey Mutual
Lille Insurance Co., the amount paid for pre-
MUM dues on policies of the lnsolvent company
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
Men and Women.

When Parson Brownlow was near death in
1850 friend asked him what he Thought of his
prospects in the other world. "WelI" he said.
IT had my life to live over AGAIN I could i'm.
prove IL In many respects, and would try to do
u however, if the books have been properly
kept IN the other woodland of this have no
oouot-there is small balance in my favor
Inc American filbuster Ward, who helped
tne Chlnese to put down the TOPPING rebellion,
mas been raised to the Chinese Pantheon. A
memorial hall has been built to him in the
town where he was killed in 1862, and religious
ceremonies were held to his homer there in
March. He was one of the cleverest scamps
ever raised to sainthood.
The Dramatic Artists Ball in Paris is ALWAYS
gay affair, and this year gayer and vet more
deoorous than it has sometimes been, says Mrs.
Hooper in letter to the Graphic Time was
when Rachael, Madeleine Brohan and other of
the greater actresses made this ball resplendent
with their distinction and toilettes, but of late
years, it has fallen into the hands of the opera
Doane and variety artists, until now the "seri-
GUS members of the profession took it in hand.
There were the most beautiful neck and shout
ders on the Partisan STAGE not indecorously
displayed in an exquisite low-cut dress of pale
blne and pale pink silk, by Mile. Angelo, their
owner Mile. Reichemberg and Nine. Emile
brolsat were there from the Francois. Nine.
Judlc, the queen of the opera bouffe. who is
growing stout and fast losing her dark and
sparkling beauty, occupied proscenium box,
all IN black, with red roses in her dark hair.
and black kid gloves that cover her arms above
the elbows. And there was lovely Marie Le-
gault, fairy in bridal costume, with white
tulle veil. The notable costume this is not a
masked ball for anybody, and only costumed
Tor the ladies-was that of Gabrielle Elvine,
who is more Of the demmonde than Of the
theater. 1t was peacock, dress of pale salm-
on silk, reaching but little below the knee, cut
very low in the bosom and with scarcely any
sleeves: the corsage bordered with peacocks
feathers, and the back of the skirt composed Of
the same set closely together to represent the
train of the gorgeous bird: on her head high
graduated diadem of peacocks' feathers, set in
tiara OF diamonds. There was good repre-
sentation of the male element OF the American
colony, but not many men from the theatres
though Mounet Sully, the tragedian of the
Francois, cleaned his white teeth and shook
his dsordered locks there, dancing very badly.
Capoul was there, too, and before the ball
opened organized quadrille, dancing away
with some ugly little fgurante Of the minor
theatres, more like an employe Of the Mabille
than artist and gentleman SO says Mrs
Lucy Hooper.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
MINOR TELEGRAyIs.

The Catholics of New Orleans celebrated the
golden jubilee of the Pope yesterday.
The Secretary of the Navy has gone TO the
Norfolk Navy Yard.
Goldsmith Maid trotted a mile in 9. 1e1. at San
Jose Saturday. the fastest time ever made in
California. ~
Reports are current of filipusterino ex.
petitions from the United States to cantnne
Sornora, Mexico.
Offices are Selling logs on Lake Charles, La,
cut from government lands. This piIfering has
been carried on no large scale.
Rev. DR.. Moore, pastor of St. Patrick,s
church in Charleston, was yesterday consecrat-
ed Bishop OF St. Augustine.
Gen. Grant was received at the Union
League House in PHILADELPHIA Saturday and
he reviewed the 18th regiment.
Prof. Riley, of the chronological Commits
sion, reports that there is no danger from
grasshoppers this year in Texas and Kansas.
Miss Luella Knapp, aged 10, could not oct
employment and committed suicide at ST.
Johnsbury, VT, with chloroform Friday night.
Gen. J.. R. Hawley and Mr.. Gorshorn of the
centennial commission have been knighted by
the King of Holland. "
Charles ID. Cooke, an absconding postmaster
from Wilton, Conn, was arrested in New York
Saturday.
A severe earthquake is reported in Iouioue.
q small seaport in South Peru, opposite to the
island of Iqulque. viz
VIM. Foster, New York merchant. has
IA HIS connections were in Providence,
l; q. Kolli, New York cotton speculator. has
also failed. Liabilities unknown.
Gov IT. Hartranit of Pennsylvania has issued
warrants for the execution of Geo. w. Fletcher
on June 18th, and Frank Wilson fco1oroS &c
Harrisburg, on July 11th. N'''''e"' VI
al Inc Ws sale OF the indianapolis, Bloomipeton
anu western RAILROAD has been ordere5 ~
satisfy the claims of its financial apentl 10
The directors of the Globe Insurance Cor,,
pany of Boston, voted Saturday to discontinue
business. This step is necessitated by shrink
age in the value of their investments. It is
believed that the stockholders will recover
about per cent.
Gov. Hampton Saturday submitted to the
House communication from President HAYES
stating that the District Attorney of South
Car0llna had been instructed to prepare for
!rial on three cases of election prisoners. This
u. rs IN compliance with concurrent relation of
fresdents cemencv 'Ho
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
Foreign Notes.

The Archbishop of Paris has written to the
Minister of Justice warmly protesting AGAINST
the vote in the Chamber of Deputies on the
4th inst, which casts suspicion ION the patriot
ism of the French Catholics,
The river Rhine is rising and threatens inuu-
dation.
A Berlin despatch says the Emperor, since
his return from Alsace, has received the French
ambassador and commissioned him to forward
message expressive of the Emperors good
wishes for France to President MacMahon.
The Emperor's reception of the ambassador
was very friendly.
Wingate's shipbuilding yard on the CLYDE
was burned yesterday. Loss 100000.
Louis Joseph Ernest Picard, advocate and
statesman, is dead
A movement in favor of Leod for President of
Mexico has been started at Laredo
Shipbuilding lockout in England will affect
$4,000 or 10000 men.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
FOREIGN PORTS.

Ar at st Helena -, barque Chas L RUSSELL Hamil
tom from Bapjoewangie for Lisbon; brig Sportsman
Blanchard, Mauritius.
Sid FIN Genoa 9th inst, barque Carrie Wyman, Gil
key, Boston.
ar at Havre 18th inst, barque Helen Angler, Sta
Sid 9th inst, ship Alexander. Ballard, Bath.
Ar at Corunna 18th inst, sch a R Weeks, FAIR
New York.
Akyab for English Channel, leaky.
Ar at Callao Apl II, ships India. Patten, Whining
ton C all, 18th Benz sewa Pencil San Francisco
At Montevideo Mich %, barque Shawmut, Conner
from Rosario for Boston, ready.
At Navassa Island 5th inst barque Hattie Dixon
Yates from Antwerp, ldg for Baltimore.
Sid I'm st Jago April 24th, barque Jose d Bueno
Jones, Guantanamo, to load for New York.
Ar at Guantanamo Apl 10, sch John Bird, Smith
New York.
Sid I'm Cienfuegos I'd inst, sch Seth NJ Todd, Nor.
wood, Delaware Breakwater.
Sid FIN Caibaren 30th, brig Acelia Thurlow White
New York.
At Havana 5th inst, barques Harriet jackson
for Sagua and New York; Daring, Branscomb dc
and North of Hatteras; brigs Abby Clifford, Brandt
for New York; + Merry, Bradley, Matanzas and
Emma F Hart, Hart, for Matanzas and North OF
Hatteras; Edw Waite, York, do and New York; and
others.
New York; sch Carrie NJ Richardson, Richardson,
for North of Hatteras.
Ar at Baracoa Apl 81, sch Geo Washington, Rolf,
Savannah
CID at windsor, Ms, Sd inst, schs Almeda, Smith,
New York; Lucy, Colwell do.
Cid at st John, NIB, llth inst, sch D Sawyer, Cum
mings, Hallowell.
--latest by European steamers.l
Ar at Liverpool Apl 49, Lincoln, Reed, Araeaty ia
Barbados.
CID 2Sth. Daisy Boynton, Appleby. Eastport.
Ar at Cardiff 30th. ChandOs Emery, iaVIe
:. Ar at Algoa Bay, CGH, Mich %, L Remifk, Rose,
Boston,
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
MARINE NEWS,


"a
New YORK, May 13.-The steamer City of
Richmond reports meeting the long DELAYED
steamer City of Brussels on Tusday last about
3O0 miles this side of FOstnet light. The Brus-
sells broke her shaft April 23d aud proceeded
under SAIL All were WELL She will probably
arrive at her destination on Thursday or Fri
day.
I'm General.
The three-mssted schooner T. A. Livingstone
of Belfast, was fined $4,000 last year for some
informality in her manifest. The fine was
paid, and Spanish shipbroker was appointed
agent to recover the amount. The government
repaid it, but the agent now writes that he in
vested the money in gold mining shares, and
regrets to say that he has lost it.
In consequence Of the continued strike OF the
shipwrights, % firms, including all the ship
yards of Glasgow, Greenock, Port Glasgow and
Dunbarton. have agreed to lockout of all
shipbuilding workmen, com mencing on the 10Th
inst
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
Another Vermont TRAGEDY.

BRANDON, VT, May 12-Frank Brassor, a
lad of Is years, went hunting this forenoon
and was soon afterward found dead by the
roadside, about mile from this village, pierced
by two bullets that did not fit his rifle. The
gun cannot be found. The matter is being in
vestigated.
BRANDON. May 13.-Tbe probable murderer
OF Oh the boy Frank Brassor was found dead on
we railroad track towards Pittsford, about 10
o Or ciocs last night 81 miles from here, where
t ne nad snot himself With his revolver after the
Haln passed by; The rifle had Just before
been taken from him by section hand whom
ne threatened to shoot, and brought to this
place He was light built, of fair appearance
with curly black hair and seemed an iptellieent
young man of about 20 years, apparently not a
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
ORE I G. N.
The TurcO-Russian War.
RUSSIANS DEFEATED AT BA-
TOUM.
Preparations to Cross the Dan
ube.
ROumania Declares Her FDdeneu.
dence.
FOREIGN.
Preparations to Cross the Dan
ROumamia Declares Her Endepen-

In Asia Minor the Turks claim to have de.
feated Russian column at Batoum with loss
OF 4ooo. There is little from the Danube ex-
cept in the shape of representations of move
ments to come. The Russians are conceutrat-
ing their forces for the passage of the river
and the attempt will he made very soon. Aus
tra in note informs the other powers that she
shall not recognize Roumanias declaration of
independence, but shall consider it null and
void
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Portland WhOleanIe NIo rio,

SATURDAY, May 12.-Markets show the least ac-
tivy to-day which has been exhibited for some time
Sugars remain firm at 1890 for granulated and 191c
for Extra G. Moasses show no change in quotations
but sales are rather light. Corn is firm at the last
quoted prices. Pork and lard both continue dpll
owing to the large quantities on hand. Beef is firm
a the recent advance.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
Murder and Robbery.

CHARLESTON, May ia brutal assassina.
ton occurred last Friday evening on lonely
road Is miles from this city. j. Evans Eding.
young white man carrying in buggy $1,000
to pay wages to the hands at the phosphate
works, was ambushed, shot, robbed and left
dead in the road. Two negroes were arrested
today and confessed the crime. The money
was found in their possession,
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
Gloucester Fish Market,

,,, GLOUCESTER, Mass, May y.
Gloucester Fish market and arrivals for tho week
ending May 12:
Forty-eight fishing arrivals have been reported,
30 from Georges Banks and IS from the Grand Banks
aggregatng 465000 lbs split Cod and 525 900 Tbs fresh
Haibut and $4,000 lbs fetched Halibut. The mark.
about $500 otis new Georges have changed hands at
12A q % % .qtl. Holders now firm al so % qtl, as
they have disposed of their early fish, as the stock is
light they will no doubt realize the advance. We
quote last sales Georges at % y qtl; Grand Bank
at 90 " qu Hake at 90 y qtl; Pollock at SO per
Herring at so % bbI Split Herring at So; Picked
Cod at 4 so; Napes and fins at 10; Togunes and
Sounds at 90 y Dbl; Halibut fins at 90; Halibut
heads at 80; Smoked Halibut at &c y fb Prepared
and Boneless Cod II a TIC % fb. as to quality Med
icnal Oil 10 " gal: Tanners Oil at 81 "a ST. Fresh
Haibut in good demand and fair demand at advance
ed prices quote Bank at and SIC Y fb for white
and gray; Al a 81 for Georges. Fresh Cod at &c %
I'd Haddock 1tc " Id; Hake lie % ID; fresh tongues
at 5c IY III. 90
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
Charlie Ross Again.

BRIDGEPoRT, May 13.-Christian X. Ross,
father of the kidnapped Charley Ross, was in
town yesterday and spent several hours in
conversation with P. T. Barnum. From evil
dence recently obtained Messrs Ross and Bar.
mum are convinced that Charlie is still alive
and Therefore Mr. Barnum has determined to
make personal offer of $1,000 for his restora-
guarantee of immunity to the kidnappers
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
Death from Iutoxicnt;an.

RocKLAND, May 13.-John Minaban, va
grant lrishman, who was committed to the
lookup today for drunkenness, was found dead
in his cell at p. m. Rum did it.
Recovered.
HALLowELL May 13.-The many friends of
Captain S. w. Kimball in Boston and on the
Kennebec will be gratifed to learn that he has
recovered from his recent illness which proved
to be not paralysis but stagnation of the blood
caused by indigestion, and that be will soon be
on his route as good as new.
Postal.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-Postmasters ap-
pointed-Allen Sampson, Hartland, Somerset,
county; VIM. Small, North Raymond, Cum
berland county.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
Chicago CATTLE Market.

CHICAGO, May 2.-Cattle-recepts of HOO head ;
shipments $4,000 head; the market is active, steady
and firm; Cows and Steers 70 q 90; stockers and
feeders IS q Z 50; Oxen 50 q 40; extra smooth
shipping 5 65 q 8 80.
Hogs-receipts $500 head; shipments 1900 head /:
the market is active scarce and firmer; common to
extra at 10 go; light Is g rs; good to choice
heavy 80 q 5 so.
Sheep-recepts $50 head ;the market is nominally
unchanged,
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
The Rockford Disaster.

CHICAGO, May II Architect Gay, who de-
signed the Rockford, Ill, court house, which
h fell yesterday, left last night for Rockford.
Inc papers are publishing accounts of mishaps
architect, and they make formidable list.
Rockford advices say there is great indigna-
ton there at the falling of the building. Peck,
one of the wounded, died this morning. bal.
lenbeck and Hang are still under the ruins.
Efforts to recover their bodies continue steadi-
"
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
Foreign Exports.

HALIFAX. Ms. Steamer Falmouth-14OO bbls of
four 2250 gals vinegar 2200 do liquor 81 packages
paper do merchandise.
BEAR RIVER, Ms. Schr Volant-10 bbls f1our
IL bbs meal, boys meal, do feed.
CARDENAS. Brig NJ Mariner-3225 shocks and
heads 200 cart shocks, 36,175 hoops, 200 herring Is
doz brooms.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14

At Amherst, Mass. -Howards, 8; Anhersts
one.
AT Chicago-Bostons IS; Chicagos g.
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -; Cncinnatis s.
At Manchester-Lowells 2; Manchesters 1.
At phia-Philadelph 6. Athletics
four.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 5, Standards 4.
At New York-Cheseas Is; Enterprise 9.
At Observation-Disclosures 2; Alleghanies O..
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
European Markets.

LONDON, May 12-12.3O P. M.-Consols at 93 1916
for money and account.
LONDON, May 12-12.3O P. M.-American securi-
ties-Erie Railway shares at G.. Illinois Central at
81.
LIVERPOOL, May 12.--12.30 PM.-Cotton market
dull and easier; Niddling uplands at IS 13-16d Or
leans at 3D. saes 5000 bales including 1000 bales for
speculation and export; receipts Of cotton to-day
were 600 bales. all American.
LONDON, May 12-Later-Consol at 90 11-16 for
money and account.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14

PROVIDENCE r. l., May 12.-The Printing cloths
market closed firm at DC for standard and extra 81
a. buyers offering that price freely, and some hold:
ers asking 1-16 to &c advance for the best goods The
sales OF the week foot up 800 pieces generally on
basis of &c, but some lots brought Lie.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
MARRIED..

In this city, May IL, by Rev. b. F. Prtchard, Geo.
Sykes and Miss Mary E. Kennard, both OF Bridgton
In Winthrop. Feb. %. George Howard and Miss
Martha A. Wheeler.
In Philadelphia, May g. VIM. s. Kelley. (of the
firm OF Richards. London q Kelley and Miss Katie
L. eldest daughter OF H. A. Little. formerly Of Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
The Southern Baptists.

New ORLEANS, May 13.-In the Southern
Baptist convention yesterday, Rev. j. F. Tche
ner of Alabama, chairman of the committee on
colored population, made a report which is ex
ceedingly liberal. and calls for religious eouali-
ty. 1t was adopted with dissenting voice.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14

SIC; July SEC. Provisions quiet; shoulders 5I clear
rib sides &c; hams "a 81. Lard quiet prime steam
81 a 90; kettle 1Oa Live Hogs firmer at 90 "a 20 {;
receipts $4,000 head shipments $40 head.
CLEVELAND, May 12.-The Petroleum market is
firm at 1872 for standard White.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Serious Accident,

Especial Despatch to the Press.l
RocKLAND, May I3.-Sarah Palmer of Bath,
visiting in this city, was severely injured yes
terday by being thrown from carriage. Mary
obeton, who was with her, was badly bruised
about the head and face A.
Fire in Calais.
CALAIS, May ia house belonging to Mr.
Moses Craig was burned last night. Loss about
$500; insured for $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
DIED.

years.
In Bath, May 8. Mrs. Alkaline r. Aud, widow of
the late James Aud, aged SO years months.
In Georgetown, April 80, Mrs. Jane Higgins aged
GA years months.
In Auburn. May 2, Mr.. Cyrus Metcalf, aged 60
years months.
In Auburn, April 90 Mr.. Curtis Swift aged As yrs
II months,
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
G0Odyear's Pocket Gymnasium.

is proving one of the best appliances in the market
or Lung troubles, as can get, and have number
of certificates which proves that they are the very
best.
MIR. Hooper, Messenger of Superior Court, says he
was very much run down, weak and debilitated, and
in short time the use of them restored him to good
health, and so with many others.
The Doctors all agree that they are first rate, and
we fully believe they should be in every family,
the children in special manner get great benefit
from them to make them strong for old age, and
who, on that ground, would not have them, and the
Doctors believe that would be the case
Opportunities will take notice of this. and make
enquiry into the facts, which is all is needed to
insure large sale. They can be found at the
agents, 1874 Danforth Street, also at Sawyers Drug
Store, cor Middle and Exchange Streets, also at
Stockbridge Bros, Exchange Street near Congress-
Please call and examine, at one of these places.
w. A. BlBRER,
General Agent, 194 Danforfh Street.
Portland April 1877. snap9tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
New York Stock and Money Mar,.es.

WALL STREET-NEw YORK, May 12-12 M-Gold
up TO 107l 1911, 1919.
Governments are strong. Money, no loans. State
bonds steady Stocks active and irregular. Sterling
Exchange 4s7k to 400.
NEW YORK, May PIP. P.--The stock market
afternoon was dull and inactive, with a reaction of
u per cent in Telegraph from the highest and per
cent on Lake Shore in the general market.
The weakness in the coal shares caused a svmpa-
thetic decline in the general list. Lackawanna sold
down to 45s and Delaware & Hudson to All.
Specie shipments tomorrow will probably reach
100000. Gold closed at 1914.
The following were the closing quotations of Gcv-
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14

[Saes at the Brokers' Board, May 1871
100 Eastern Railroad. Observation-Disclosures, 81
Boston q Maine Railroad .............,.. 80 "a 9Oi
Portland, Saco q Portsmouth R,...........,.., 6li
Eastern Railroad (new bonds. ...5Os q 5Os
Second Call.
60 Eastern Railroad. .............. .....,.,.
Sales at Auction.
Pepperell Manufacturing Co.. 752k
Boston and Maine Railroad. 500
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS,
England and Austria Protest Against
Roumanias Independence.

PARIS, May 12.-The Memorial Diplomatique
says the British and Austrian Cabinets are
agreed on the terms of the protest to be sent to
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14

nearly stationary or falling barometer, SOUTH
temperature and clear or partly cloudy weather,
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-14
THE BUCKsPORT TRAGEDY

Trial of Edward WI. Smith for the Murder
of the Trim Family.
Ito the Associated Press1
ELLSWORTH, May 12.-In the Smith murder
Trial 81. d. Eadlock made the closing argu-
ment for the respondent, occupying about eight
hours L. A. Emery, attorney General, made
the closing argument for the state, OCCUPYING
six hours. Judge Peters will charge the jury
Monday. The attendance of spectators cor
tinues very large.