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XLVth COngress-Regular Session.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, April 70.

WASHINGTON, April 70.
Bill requiring the commission to prepare a new
edition of the revised Statutes to revise the index
the first volume of the same, was passed.
Bill appropriating 49, 600 for the erection of mon
ument over the grave of Jefferson, was passed
On motion of Mr.. Kelly, the session Monday night
was ordered for debate upon the tariff bill.
On motion of Mr. Mills, sessions were ordered for
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday nights, for con-
sideration of the pension bills.
The House then went into committee of the whole,
on the postoffice appropriation bill.
The appropriation recommended by the bill Is $33-
19O373, and reduction of $9s7770 from last year.
$9,200,000 of that sum is for railroad mail service
$6070673 for inland mail transportation, and 81,
100000 for pay of postmasters. The bill provides
that the Postmaster General may appoint some
agent to supeIintend the railroad postal service and
one to supeIintend the star service and authorizes
the Postmaster General to reduce the compensation
Mr.. Blount explained the bill and Mr.. Beebe COM
mented upon the extravaganza OF the postofice de-
1860 and 1S77- fourteen millions and thirty-four mil
lions-and showing that in 1860 the number of mail
routes was $500, against 234 in 1871 and that the
aggregate length OF the routes in 1860 240 594
miles, against 1872 $780, The difference in the number
and length of the routes did not account for the diff
ference in expense. He found one explanation of
increased cost in the fact that the compensation OF
postmasters and pOstOffce clerks in 1860 three
and half million dollars against ten and half mil
lions in 1877. He compared the cost of the BROOKLYN
postofice in 1860 when the city had population Of
266oO0 with that of PEORIA H., with 20 600 inhabit-
ants in 1871 the former being for salary of postas-
argued there was nothing in the facilities given,
nothing in the increase of population and nothing in
the increase of service to warrant an increase of cost
in 1877 ten and half millions against thIee and
half millions in 1860 He not here to urge that
the service be curtailed or be made self sustaining
bat that while made as efficient as possible it should
also be as little expensive as possible.
Mr.. Baker of Ind, reminded Mr.. Beebe that the
proper test ofcost was the amount of business done
and on that he showed the revenues of the depaI
ment in 1877 were over twenty-seven millions, as
against some eight and half millions in 1860. I'm
der Democratic administration in 1860, there had
been a deficit of over six millions, and at the same
rate there would be over twelve millions of deficit in
1877, where this bill only called for some foul
millions. He therefore claimed there was more
economy in the administration of the postal service
in 1877 than in 1860.
After further discussion, committee rose and The
general debate closed.
Mr.. Singleton introduced bill to reduce the ex,
pense of public printing. Referred.
1t fixes and limits the number of documents &c.
to be printed.
The House at four o'clock adjourned.
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Several Cuban leaders have arrived at Cadiz.
Up to Saturday afternoon subscriptions to the
per cent loan amounted to $163,700.
Considerable damage has been doue, around
North Troy, VT, by heavy rains
One illicit disti'lery per day was seized in
Brooklyn last week.
1t is expected that DR.. Bait will resign his
seat in Parliament.
Henry P. Kitfeld, Morocco leather dealer of
Boston, has failed Liabilities 5 100000; assets
very light.
A telegram from Hong Kong states that
Canton has been greatly damaged by a hurri-
cane, accompanied with two waterspouts.
The Northwestern Bank of Chicago adver-
tises to redeem all its circulating notes pre-
scented at its counters in gold
Lieut.. Flipper says he has not baen appoint
ed professor in any college in Texas, as has
been reported, but is simply attending to his
duty as lieutenant in company A OF the tenth
cavalry at Fort Sill, and Is well pleased.
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THE FALL RIVER DEEALCA.
TIUN.
Chace Arrested and Lodged in Sail.

FALL RIVER, April 13.-S. Angler Chace,
the defaulting treasurer of the Union mill, was
arrested at his residence this afternoon and
taken to the North police station. There were
two complaints, each charging him with the
embezzlement of 100000 from the Union Mill
Company. He was cool and calm, saying that
he expected it; that he bad been apprised of
the fact.
e. G. Kilburn, a director in the mill, and
Joseph M Morton, counsel for thescorporation,
were present when the arrest was made.
Strenuous efforts were made by bis relatives
for bailing him, offering, it is said, $250000 in
bonds to take him back to his residence, and
place guard over him until Monday, when he
will be brought before the District Court for a
hearing. The city marshal said that while he
felt for the family he could not assume the re-
sponsioilty of such an act
Mr.. Brigham was interviewed several times
for this purpose, but steadfastly declined to
entertain any such proposition. The charges
were instigated by the directors, and the war
rants were issued by A. B. Leonard, clerk of
the District Court.
His arrest has been settled fact from the
beginning by the directors the matter only be-
ing delayed by advice of their counsel that all
the information possible might be obtained.
Universal sympathy is expressed for the fami-
ly, still all freely express themselves that ius-
tice demanded this action. There is no dispo-
sition on the part of the directors to screen him
from the penalties of the law.
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WASHINGTON.
why President Diaz was Recosnlzed.

Why President Diaz was Recognized.
WASHINGTON, April IS The Department of
State has not yet received official intelligence
of the recognition of the Diaz government by
Minister Foster. There is no doubt however,
as to that fact, IS the instructions to him au-
thorized him to do so. The reasons for recog-
nizing the Diaz government are that it has
shown disposition to arrange all matters in
dispute between the two governments, has Civ
en- evidence OF its earnestness in that direction,
having among other things sent federal troops
to the frontier to preserve the peace, thus sup
planting inefficient militia, and consequently
no raids have occurred on the Rio Grande for
the last three months. Besides the Mexican
due. two installments of the Mexican indem-
nifty, amounting to 100000, and recently
checked an attempt at MatamOras to levy a
forced loan on American citizens. Further,
the Mexican government expresses a readiness
to enter upon negotiations for the adjustment
of all questions in dispute, and has been on its
good behavior for at least one year.
Democratic Caucus.
The Democratic senators met In caucus today
for the purpose of reviewing various measures
now pending before Congress. 1t is under
stood the resumption repeal bill was discussed,
and, although no definite action was taken, the
prevailing sentiment appeared to be in favor of
its passage. The coming elections and the suf-
fering experienced by the poorer classes
throughout the country were very generally
discussed, 3ut without arriving at any conclusion
as to what action be taken with regard to legis-
lation necessary to relieve the latter The ex-
ecutive caucus committee was authorized to
confer with the House caucus committee with
view to reaching decision as to what course
be pursued.
The Electoral BiII.
The bill prescribing the method of counting
the electoral votes and deciding questions aris-
ing thereon, agreed upon by the Senate COM
mittee on electoral count, embodies substan-
TALLY the proposition submitted to the CORES
ponding House committee by Hon. Eppa Hun
ten of Virginia.
Sale of Ex-Oonsressman's Lynch's Paper.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-Silson Hutchins of
the Daily Post, has purchased the National
Union which was started here as an admins
tration organ six months ago by ex-Copgress-
man Lynch and others and will issue his paper
tomorrow from the old Globe building under
the name uf Post and Union.
Various Matters.
The House Committee on Railroads agreed
Saturday upon bill, endorsing the issuing of
$500, 900 worth of bonds of the Dismal Swamp
Canal Company, the proceeds of the sales of
such bonds to be expended in widening and
deepening the canal through Virgins and
North Carolina.
Clerk Mechlin of the War Department has
been sentenced to a fine and imprisonms mt for
kicking his daughters in the face, beating them
with chair rocker, his fist, hammer, a
chisel, and other FATALITIES.
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.
Tweed eied intestate.

AWcCu olcu lubcSbdtc.
Capt. Geo. Rowland, a descendant of John
Rowland who came over in the May flower,
died in Newport R. l. Saturday.
The National Academy of Science will begin
its annual session at the Smithsonian Institute
on Tuesday.
A San Antonio firm has been shipping arms
and ammunition to Mexico for several weeks
past. A movement against Daz is suspected,
Three thousand operatives at Blackburn,
Eng, will strike unless the mill owners with.
draw the notice of reduction.
Peace has been restored in San Domingo. IN.
der the provisional government of President
Guilermo Hayti is also quiet.
The M otion for new trial of the ex-priest
Pistorious at Philadelphia, has been denied and
he has been sentenced to be hanged.
The indications are that the currency balance
10 the Treasury on the LIST of May will be
81 100000, and the coin balance show an in
crease over that of last month.
John @. Marshall of Georgetown, Ohio
cousin of Ex-President Grant, was found dead
IN his bed at the Neil House, Columbia, S. c.,
yesterday.
Jessup & Laflin's paper mill in Westfield.
MASS, with $4,000 worth of manufactured pa
surance $4,000. ~''''''
fire at Laeper, Mich, DESTROYED s1o ooo
worth OF lumber, owned by Fl. LttlefieId. and
the sash and bliud factory Of G. M, Hemen-
way. Loss $4,000.
The laborers on the Lachne canal works
who were left in arrears by Phelan, the ali.
sconding contractor, will be paid by the Dr..
minian government.
A large three story brick structure on the
corner of Shawmut avenue and Lucas street,
Boston, occupied as a German Catholic school,
was burned yesterday. Loss $4,000.
The imports and exports of the country have
increased since 1876 from $162 1000, 600 TO $780,
600 600 in 1877. The percentage carried in
American vessels has declined from go 9-12 to
26 $40.
Four New York firms have been victimizsd
lately by persons who pretended to have
shipped lumber and naval stores from North
Carolina ports, and secured advances on WORTH
less bills of lading.
Forty-two Indians who have been in confipe-
ment at the Dry Tortugas, are expected at Nor
folk. Fourteen will be educated at the Hamn.
ton Normal School, and the remainder will be
sent to western reservation.
The annual meeting of the Society of the
Army of the Potomac will be held at Spring.
field, Mass, June 9th. The Grafton will be de-
lvered by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and the
poem by Richard Henry Stoddard.
John Shalington, a negro, was hung at Snow
Hill, N. c., Friday, for murder. A negro min
lister babtised him under the gallows by pour
ing water on his head. He then smoked a
cigar on the scaffold and shortly after was ex-
ecuted.
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DIED.

In this city, April 10, Flora E., wife of Charles B.
Pearson and daughter of Alvra H. and the late Giles
Straw, aged 20 years months.
Funeral services this (Monday) afternoon at "a
O'Clock. at No. 81 Eastern Promenade. Burial at
convenience Of the family. Lewiston papers please
copY.]
In this city, April 18th. John, son of Andrew and
Hannah Connolly, aged year months IS days.
IN Deerng, Mr. Ansel Huston. aged 10 years.
Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock
from his late residence, Ocean street.
In Saccarappa, April 18th, Mrs. Betsey Kennard,
aged SO years.
In Pownal. April 18th, Geo. W. Blackstone, OF
Somerville, Mass, aged Al years.
Funeral services at Pownal, Wednesday forenoon
at 10 o'clock.
In East Sebago, April a. Nathaniel Pickett, aged So
years months.
81 years.
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The Civil Service Order.

NEW YORK, April 13.-A Washington
special says that yesterday in conversation
with Intimate friend, the President stated
that he had no intention resembling his
civil service order. He said further in rela-
ton to the action of the recent joint caucus,
that if any joint committee of congressman,
representing that meeting should call upon
him regarding the matter, he would refer them
for exploitation of his position to the letter
defining the order, which was written by the
Attorney General to the Collector of Boston
In October last.
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NEW YORK.
TWeed,s Funeral,

New YORK, April 1e.-rweeds funeral will
not take place till Wednesday in order to allow
the arrival of Mrs. Maginnis of New Orleans,
Tweed's daughter. Unless she should request
a large funeral, the service will be strictly pri.
vate at the house and no notice of the cere-
mony will be published. The coffin will be
plain, covered with black broadcloth, with sill.
yer handles and inscription plate, but no orna-
ments. The service will be conducted by Rev.
DR.. Price of Hampstead, who performed the
marriage ceremony of Mr.. Tweed. There will
be no pail bearers1 The remaias will be placed
10 the family lot in Greenwood Cemetery.
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European Markets,

i LONDON, April 13-12.3O P. M.-Consols at 95 7-16
Ifor money and account.
O LONDON, April 13-12.3O P. M.-American securi-
ties-United States bonds, 43s at 1911; 1O4Os, 1861
2. LONDON, April 13-1.00 P. M.-Consols at IS Lie
for money and account.
LIVERPOOL, April 13-1230 P. M.-Cotton market
easier; Middng. uplands at 6; do Orleans at 6}d :
sales 5000 bales including 1000 bales for speculation
export; receipts 1000 bales, including 800 Ameri-
can
Futures dull; April delivery at 5 1892; May and
5 1916.
PARIS, April 13,-Rentes 1907 35c
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Gloucester Fish Marker.

GLOUCESTER, MASS, April -, :
Gloucester Fish market and arrivals for the week
ending to-day: -. =
Twenty nine fishsng arrivals have been reported,
but; 10 from Georges Bank with about $4,000 ibs
The demand has been light for cured fish the past
week. but as the stock is light there are no changes
~ qtl; Shore Cod at IS. Mackerel-we quote Shore
rs and 2s at l6 90 and 10 90 ~ Dbl, and Bay IA so
and 90 " Dbl for rs and 2s. We quote Hake at 90
225; Round Herring at rs y Dbl; Labrador Her
ring so; Napes and Fins at so; 'Halibut Fins at
10 90; picked Tongues at Z; picked Haddeck 30:
picked Cod at co; Smoked Halibut at 6; prepared
and homeless Cod to &c ~ fb to quality HaIibut
in good receipt and prices lower the demand does
not warrant higher prices; quoted at and &c % fb
for white and gray Bank and Georges. Fresh Cod
and Haddock 1c P ID: Pollock and Cusk SOC ~ cwt;
fresh tongues &c ~ fb. Medicinal oil at 90 iY gal:
tanners oil at 45c pergal; porgie oil 42c. eN-'
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Havana Market.

HAVANA. April 14.-Sugar-The course of the
market has been hesitating and Irregular though ac-
tive within quotations Advices of decline in New
York again unsettled quotations. The weather con-
tinues favorable for grinding; No 10 to IL s at "a
"a reals per arrobe; No Is to 20 at 81 a 81 reals
Stock il the warehouses at Havana and Matanzas
$500 boxes $1,000 bags and 1888 hhds; receipts for
the week 5000 boxes, $4,000 bags and II 800 hhds
exports during the week were 1900 boxes 5000 bags
12 400 hhds. including 1918 boxes $500 bags and r.
300 hhds to United States. Molasses buoyant, 30
deg polarization at 81 reals per key.
Freghts ruled higher, closing with an upward ten
dency; loading at Havana for the United States Y
box Sugar at 62t q 75c; " hid Sugar so a rs; R
hid Molasses at 90 q 1911 to Falmouth and orders
nominal; loading at ports on north coast (outside
ports fer the United States per hid Sugar at Is a.
8 rs: per hid molasses at 12a q %. Tobacco dull
Spanish gold 225. Exchange unchanged.
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Nature Demands q Touic

When the nerves are unstrung, the head aches, the
appetite poor or variable, the sleep disturbed and
general depreciation of vital power is experienced
Such state of things cannot long exist without the
development of serious disease. The most active
and genial invigorant known is Hostetters Stomach
Bters. The absolute purity of its sprituous basis
and botanic Ingredients gives it permanent claim
to public confidence, and its surprising medicinal
value is admitted by medical men of distinction by
whom it is widely used in private practice. For
fever and ague-both as preventive and remedy
dyspepsia, liver complaint bilious remittent fever
constipation, choleraic complaints, fatulence, and
remedy. 1t is the antifebre specific par excel
lence of the malaria districts of this and other conn
a genera, household remedy it is also universally
esteemed. ap15eod&w1w
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Chicago Cattle Marker.

CHICAGO, Apr. Hogs-receipts 5000 head; ship
scarce; light is higher; sales of light at 40 a 45
heavy at 30 @ 80; mixed rough at 80 a Is; ali
sold
Cattle-receipts HOO head; shipments 5000 head;
market is dull and lower; shipping Steers at 90 a
stockers and feeders active, all sold early at %
q 05; butchers unchanged; Steers 90 a 80 Cows
80 q q 4 40; Bulls 70 a co. ~
Sheep-recepts 70 head; shipments 1000 head;
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Offices established
Upper Frenchville, Aroostook county, Peter
Saynon postmaster; West Southport, Lincoln
county, Cy rus Pierce postmaster
Postmasters appointed-Chas. NJ. Abbott,
Shapleigh, York county; Geo. Ell. Holden,
North Deer Isle, Hancock county.
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Providence Prins OIsths Market

PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 13-The Printing cloths
market closed closed at 50 q 516 asked land SIC for
cash freely 0ered for best standard and extra 81
were 65. 900 pcs. A
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MThe Lost Arfsi,,

The art Of keeping Silver bright and clean is
tainly not one of the 'lost arts,' thousands of
ladies' who use SILVER WHITE for Cleansing
and Polishing their Silverware can testify. 1t
polishes easily and quickly. Jewellers and Druggists
sell it. DENNISON s. CO., 10 Milk street, Boston.
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AFRICA.
The Transvaal Rebellion.

CAPE Town, March 26-There has been
continuous fighting in the Piere bush for
week. Four British officers were killed. The
situation in Transvaal Is very serious.
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Bank Statement.
New York ssses ana Money Market.

NEW YORK. April 1872 80 P. M.-Gold dropped
from 1901 to 1901 amid considerable excitement.
Money at per cent. Carrying rates a A per cent
Sterling Exchange, long, 1851; do short, 4s9. Gov
ernment bonds lower in sympathy with gold State
bonds are lower Stocks firm and higher
The following were the closing quotations Of Gov
eminent securities:
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CoSGREss-The Congress yeast powder is
made of the purest and most heathful materials. 1t
is the best In the world for making delicious white,
sweet and heathful biscuits, cakes, pastry &c. Use
none but the Congress-"
Vienna Rolls made with Congress Yeast Powder.
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A $500, 600 Fire at CIark.v;lIe Tern

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April IA There was
destructive fire at Clarksvlle last night The
best judges estimate the loss at half a million
dollars The burnt district covers Is acres.
The Crazy warehouse covered over an acre.
Between so and rs OF the principal houses were
destroyed.
LATER.
1t is now definitely ascertainea that 81, houses
were destroyed by the Clarksvllle fire, incud-
ing the best dwellings in the city The insur.
ance is estimated at $15O,O0G The fire is
regarded as the work of an incendiary. The
blacks refused to aid In suppressiDg the flames.
Policeman Phillips yesterday afternoon shot
and killed negro named Scot while resisting
him with stones. This aroused feeling among
the blacks who threatened to mob Phillips who
was placed in jail for safety.
1t is supposed that the fire was a result of the
recent lynching of negro for attempting to
rape white girl. Fifty special policemen are
patroling the streets of Carksville tonight.
goo hogsheads of tobacco were destroyed by the
fire and rain. The list of houses embraces all
kinds OF business, and among them are news.
paper office, court house, bank, Central Hotel,
hook and ladder houses, two jewelry stores, two
dry goods stores. eight groceries, two public
halls, and ten residences.
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[Sales at the Brokers Board, April ID
Portland. Saco & Portsmouth Railroad. IS
Eastern Railroad new bcnds) ........,,,634 a GA
Boston & Name Railroad 7s.........,... q liz
Eastern Railroad. ...................,...-@ 81
Boston q Maine Railroad. ......".... 1868 @ 107
Sales at Auction.
10 Boston & Maine Railroad. ................1o7
% Eastern Railroad. ................
$4,000 Belfast (Me.) IS, 1885. ................9 SO
$4,000 Wiscasset (Me,) Town Is, 1885. 20 9f
500 Rockland OMe1 IS, 1902. ........... - a 1901
$500 Thomaston, Me- IS, 1895. ................ 98S
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SPOKEN.

Satilla River for Bath.
No date lat 3 81, Ion 70 IS. sch M Marrstt from
New York for Baracoa.
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MARRIED..

In Saco April 4, Alpha Ward and Miss Sarah G..
Walton, both of Biddeford.
In SANFORD, April 4, Prescott Emery and Miss Har-
riet L, Clayton.
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In Appleton, March 3d. W. Henry Barker Of Union
and Miss Emma Thayer of Searsm mt.
In Rockland, March 8, John H. Williamson and
Lizzie e. Spaulding.
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MEMOIR ANDA.

Ship Hazeltine, ashore at Cape Horn, has
cargo of 669 packages dry goods s07 packages agcu
tural implements. 1881 packages mdse, valued at
S475,000. Insured in San Francisco and New York
Offices The vessel lies head ON the beach, partly
filled with water, and stern nearly under at high
tide.
Ship Bertha which broke from her anchor at Mo-
vile Mch 28, took the ground and remained three
days. when she came off without assistance and I'M
injured.
Sch Ella Presley. Pressey, at New York from
Baracoa reports TIN inst, during heavy N e gale,
lost jb, split foresai and mainsai stove lights and
filled cabin with water, and shifted cargo.
Sch Kate Foster, from Calais tor Bridgeport put
into New London 18th inst leaking badly, having
struck on Bartlett's Reef.
Sch Louisa Smith, (of Castine) Weber, while run
ming for Seal Harbor 18th inst struck on Long Ledge
and knocked of tore foot and part of keel and sus-
tanned other damage She was assisted of by the
crew of the Life Station.
Sch Charlie & Willie, OF Rockland, which drove
ashore at Carvei's Harbor in the gale of Jan 18th,
tnNed to Rnckland. where she will be rehniit