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The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
WEDNESDAY MORNING. OCT. 2.
News and Other Items.


The hotel keepers of Niagara Falls are talk
ing of having monster tent constructed to
cover the falls for the next season and charge
an admission fee of $3.50 to rooms in hotels
overlooking the falls, aud ST. per hour for the
use of opera glasses. What next?
The largest pillow in the world has been built
for the Chicago. Milwaukee, and st. Paul
Railroad Co. 1t is to be used for dtching for
railway constr uctlon in Iowa, and is to be
drawn by LOCOMOTIVES; it will cut furrow 81
inches wide.
A temperance lecturer in Missouri, who
breaches general morality as well as alb
stinence from strong drink, has an anti-swea1
ing pledge which might create some confusion
if taken literally. 1t promises that the signer
thereof will not swear or take the name of God
in vain, and that he twill try to influence 9TH
ers to do go"
A few days ago lady called at the New
York Post Office and asked that search be
made for letters which she felt sure must have
been mailsd to her from relatives in England,
who were always very punc.ual. On Saturday
she called and said the search need not be con-
tinued, as she had just heard that her relatives
had all lost their lives by the Princess Alice
disaster.
Mind-reading has finally resulted in some
thing practical in Indiana. D. o. Spencer, a
prominent newspaper man of Bloomia gtop, has
used his power in this direction to recover a
large sum stolen last March from an old couple
named Harmon at Stanford, Ind, finding 1906
at first. and agaiu, after working nearly the
whole night, discovering 1867 more, and bum
die of mutilated currency whose value is not
pet determined Mr.. Spencer has recently de-
tected other crimes by his subtle power, and so
much confidence is felt in his ability that he
has been employed to work up a number of inn
portant cases at the West, in one of which
$4,000 is at stake at Paducah, Ky.
The Billings murder trial at BallstoD, N. Y,
has developed genuine sensation. On the
evening of September 9Th two msn engaged by
the defence were dragging the river for the gun
with which Mrs. Billings was killed, when a
strange feeling caused them to raise their
heads, and to their CONSERVATION they distinct
ly saw the vapory figure of the murdered
woman standing out in bold relief on one of the
coping timbers of the towpath As they gazed
upon the unwonted sight the figure slowly rails
ed her arm and pointed with her transparent
fingers to the west, in the direction of the we'll
where Billings gun was afterwards found, say
ing with measured solemnity, "You need not
drag for any gun in the river" The shadowy
form then faded slowly away. The thorough
~ frightened men dropped their drags into the
river, seized their oars and hurried away from
the spot.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
FOREIGN PORTS.

At Singapore Aug II. tarque Samuel d Carlton,
Freeman, for New YorE,
Ar at Batavia Aug TO- ship S Sanford, Sleeper,
New York.
Passed Anjier Aug 6, barque Annie Reed, Crowell,
from Singapore,for New York.
Sid I'm Bombay Aug "a, ship st james, Smith, for
Rangoen.
In port Aug so, ship Fannie Tucker, Roberts, for
Liverpool
at Ma aga 18th inst, barque Abby Bacon. Merrill,
for New York.
Sid I'm Trieste 9th, barque Anna Walsh, Bowers
United States.
Sid I'm Bremen Goth inst, ships Success, Hichborn,
Baltimore; Scioto, MITCHELL United States.
Sid I'm Dundee 18th inst. barque Willie Reed Yates
New York.
Ar at Queenstown So,h inst, sch F L Richardson,
Balano New Orleans
Ar at Pernambuco previous to 3Oth inst, sch Grace
Davis, Davis New York.
Cid at Rio Janeiro I'd inst, ship Columbia, Fernald
Callao.
In port 9Th, ships Martha Cobb. Greanbank, and
Menzies and Ada Carter, Thurston, do; brig Rami
rez Bernard do.
SID I'm St Thomas 14th inst, barque Lorena, Blan-
chard Sagua
Sid TN Pictou 25th, sch Flora Mcdonald for
Providence.
CID at Musquash, NIB, 9th, sch Ella Frances, Bull
ger, tor New York.
--latest by Europen steaamers.l
Sid FIN Gravesend 18th, Ella Thayer, Fulton, for
Tybee.
Sid FIN Trieste l4th, Wilton, Nichols, for New
York.
Ar at yigo 9Th inst, Carrie NJ Richardson, Rich
Ar at Havre 10th inst, Minnie NJ Watts, Watts.
New York; lille, Sawyer. do.
. Ar at Cuxhaven 18th, John zittlosen, Merriman,
Baltimore.
SPOKEN.
Sept 2, lat 80 S. Ion 80 49, ship Messenger, 6ilkey
from New York tor Hiogo.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02

Northern Cattle, but the market was grain easier
on common country Cattle, which butchers consider
as heavy shrinsers and therefore, less pro table TO
buy unless at easy rates. For latter grades trade
was slow butchers buying with great caution
few of best Northern Cattle taken for shipment
to England: sales OF choice at 30 a IT'S; extra
5000 so; third quality at 90 a so. Store Cat
tle Working Oxen per pair at 500 a 171;Mieh Cows
and Calves at $50 q 60;Farrow Cows $40 q 25 ysarl-
ings 81 q 49,.
Sheep and Lambs-receipts s,5i2 head Full sup
ply of Northern, but largely from Canada of good
other grades: sales in lots at So a. each; extra at
8 25 a 90, or from q DC % ID; Spring Lambs at 4
"a SC p tb; Veal Calves % Sc.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
EUROPE.
En,bstrassment of the Austrian Govern

Embarrassment of the Austrian Govern
ment.
VIENNA, Oet 1-GovernmeBt embarrass-
ment is extreme. The Hungarian ministers
declare that they canuot provide the money re-
quired as Hungary's cOntiL gent of the expenses
of the Bosnian occupation until the meeting of
the delegates. Audrassy desires to reduce the
expenses by Withdrawing great part of the
army from Bosnia, but the military oppose
this. The situation is greatly strained, and its
solution, which is expected the present week,
may perhaps involve the resignation of the
Hungarian and imperial ministers.
The Pesther Lloyd states that the whole
Hungarian ministry have resigned
Esussia's Explanation 10 England.
PARIS, Oct. 1.-Private advices have been
received to the effect that intmations have
been made to England of Russia's intention to
Immediately recall the mission to Afghan istan.
Tee advices state that the British charge
d'affaires at st Petersburg presented to the
imperial chancellor note inquiring in what
way Russia proposed to reconcile General
Statieff's mission to Cabul with its previous
engagements by which Russia agreed to re-
nounce all political influence in Afghanistan.
The reply was to the effect that Russia was
always disposed to respect existing engage
ments. and that the mission of General Stateif
was decided upon at time and under circum-
STAGES which now no longer existed, and was
merely intended as an act of courtesy to the
Amer of Afghanistan.
The German Anti-s ocialist Bill.
BERLIN, Oct. The Nord Deutsche Zeitung,
the government organ here, says that among
the amendments proposed by the Liberals to
the ant-soclalist bill, which the government
cannot sanction, the one they regard the least
acceptable is that which restricts the operation
of the law to two and one-haif years.
In this the government organ probably ex-
presses the intentions entertained by Bismarck,
who has been threatening another dissolution
of the Recbstag in the even of an upsatisfac-
tory result of the Socialist debate. Bismarck
is expected to attend the second reading of the
bill IN the committee today, when the matter
will assume more decisive shape.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
Eastern Railroad Meeting.

PORTSMOUTH, Oct. The stockh olders of
the Eastern Railroad in New Hampshire held a
special meeting yesterday to consider the set
tlement of questions long in dispute with the
Eastern railroad in Massachusetts. Indentures
agreed upon between the officers of the two
roads were read and approved. By the papers
the Massachusetts company reliDquishes all
claims on the New Hamp shire road for expen.
ditures 10 the past for Improvements and al.
teration aud any other claims it may have.
The New Hampshire road relirquishes any
claims for unpaid dividends heretofore, or for
any other cause All suits were discontinued
and the New Hampshire road comes into an
income of 500 500 annually free from all taxes
from June, l, 1877, until December, 1st, 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
Mail Robberies ON the Border.

WASHINGTON, Oot. 1 The contractor for
carrying mails between Fort North, Texas, and
Yuma, Arizona, reports that his mail coaches
have been attacked aud robbed twenty-seven
times 10 the past six weeks by Mexican ban
dts. In one instance, where coach contained
700 pounds of silver, the robbers overpowered
the passengers aud driver, seized the vehicle
and horses aud drove away with the plumber.
He has secured an order for troops to accom-
pany the mail coach to prevent such lawless
ness,
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02

HARTFORD, Oct. 1.-The Greenback CONVEX
ton 10 this city today nominated Isaac B. Da-
Wis of Hartford for Congress, from the first dis
trct
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Oct. 1.-The
Greenbackers of the third congressional dis
trics of New Hampshire today nominated J.
W. johnson of Enfield, candidate for Congress.
LOWELL, Mass, Oct. 1.-Mayor john A. G.
Richardson was today nominated for Congress
by the Greenbackers Of tbs seventh district.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
The German Auti-s ociauist Bill.
MEXICO.
Feeling Against the United Staies-Resig.
nation II Secretary of State yIata

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. "a, via Havana, Oct.
1.-DuriDg the celebration of indepen pence
day in the National Theatre, at which Minister
Foster was present, an orator made discourte-
GUS remarks about the United States which
were applauded by part of the audience, in
consequence of sensational report that was
ports. The report is preposterous. The lead
ing organs condemn the speeches as foolish.
Mata, Secretsry of forsign affairs, has re-
signed on account of ill-health. 1t is believed
Senior Zamocorna will be his successor. The
reception of Zamocorna in western cities of the
United States made mos4 favorable imression.
Mexican merchants are enthusiastically in fa-
vor of entering into close commercial relations
with the United Stotes The American resi-
dents of Mexico contributed upwards $4,000 for
the yellow fever sufferers in the South
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
A Special A gent Killed by Moonsh,n

A Special Agent Killed by Moonshiners.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The Commissioner of
Internal Revenue has received the following
telegram from Revenue Agent w. II. Chap.
man, dated Statesvllle, N. G., Sept 30:
just returned fran raid in South Noun
tain. Captured and secured 81 packages, abont
1000 of whisky and brandy, two stills, three
caps, three still worms, and ten bushels of
and 100 gallons of low wines. Was fred upon
and had special deputy Longshore killed.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
European Markets.

LONDON, October 1-12.SO P. M.-Consols at "a Ills
for money and account.
LONDON, October 1-12.30 P. M.-American secu-
rites-Unted States bonds, 67s, 1903; new SIS 1854;
new as. 1O6; 1040s, at 1881; Erie 1873; Illinois Cen
trail ST.
LIVERPOOL, October 1-1230 P.M.-Cotton is in
moderate inquiry and freely supplied; Middling up
lands at CID; do Orleans at 6sd sales 5000 bales in
GLIDING 1000 bales for speculation and export; re-
ceiDts $500 bales, including 2400 bales American.
Futures 1-32 q Lie cheaper; October 6 I-32; also
6 5-16; October and November 6 3-l6.
Flour at 20 g %; Winter. Wheat at g 8 10;
91O; club at 10 a 10 A. Corn at % 81 Peas at SO 5.
Provisions &c-Pork at At 6; Beef 81 s; Bacon 20 "a
30; Lard at SO. Cheese at A g. TaD0w at 3S 6. AT
London Taow at 3S9
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
New York Stock and Money marLe,

NEW YORK, October 1-Evening.-Money is active
at % 81 per cent on CALL closing at per cent.
Sterling Exchange weak and lower at 4sO4 a 4SO3 for
long and ASA "a 4s4a for short sight.
Exports of domestic produce for the past week
$7O64si6, against $6,775,62i for the corresponding
week last year.
Gold steady at 1909 throughout; loans fiat and
per cent and "a per cent. for carrying The clear
ings we're 49, 900. The customs receipts to-day
were $a25,OO0. Governments steady. State bonds
dull. Railroad mortgages strong
The transactions at the Stock Exchange to-day
aggregated $4,000 shares including Ga, 600 shares
Northwestern common, 27,700 shares do preferred
1890 sharesi st Paul common, 1850 do preferred
$4,000 shares Lake Shore, $3.50 shares Lackawanna,
1.3 shares Union Pacific 1850 shares Wabash, $500
Western Union, 1850 Pacific Mail.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02

The Secretary of the Treasury has promoted
l. H. Irish of Nebraska, late assistant chief of
the bureau of engraving, to be chief of that
bureau vice Mcpherson, resigned He has also
appointed Daniel w. Wilson of Ohio, to be as
sistant chief of the bureau
All the Is trustees of the Teutonia Savings
Bank of New York, are held on $1,000 each for
trial for swindling that bank.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
NEW YORK.
Removals a. the Custom House.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-Forts-nine removals
have been made by Merritt, only q of which
are to be filed by new appointments, the re-
maipd to lie over until after Congress meets.
The Times says it is intimated that these are
held in reserve for the benefit of Congressman
who may be doubtful as to the propriety of
confirming Gen. Merritt and Surveyor Graham.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02

"CoNGREss,' the Oldest and largest selling baking
powder in New England, owes its success to its puri-
ty, and the good luck that every cook has when
using Congress in baking.
Dyspeptics can eat warm biscuits made from Con-
gress Yeast Powder without distressing them.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
The Charges Against Congressman Ack-

NEW YORK, Oct. IA New Orleans special
saws the commission to examine the CHARGES of
seduction, etc., against Congressman Acklen
began it's sessions yesterday. Mr.. Acklen
claimed in speech that the whole affair was
one of blackmail, submitted affidavits, and
then left everything in the hands of the COM
mittee
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
MARRIED..

In Gorham, Sept. 20, by Rev. j. G. Perry, Marshall
Martin and Mrs Olive Dyer, both OF Gorham.
In Lmerics. Sept. %, by Rev Asa Perkins, An
drew II. Chadbourn and Mrs. Harry A. Sinnott, both
OF WATERFORD
In Rockand. Sept. %, Arthur Austin of Vinalha-
ven and Miss Mary A Crowley of Rockland,
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
POLITICAL.
Intimidation i'm South Carslinn.

New YORK, Oct. 1.-The Tribune says that
information in South Carolina is to the effect
that the terrorism heretofore practiced at cleo
tions throughout the state, now prevails in all
the districts where there are any indications of
independent action among the Republicans.
There are few murders which can be called DO.
litical, but the roughs have full sway and ths
lives of Republicans are safe only becauss they
keep themselves in the background and show
no special activity in the campaign
Representative Frye at Manchester,
MANCHESTER. Oct. 1.-The Republicans held
rally this evening. Mr.. Frye of Maine de-
livered hard money speech, the leading point
of which was that Congress had 10 power, uu-
der the constitution, backed by the decision of
the Sopreme Court, to tax government con.
tract or its bonds.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
California Mining StocE.
watertown Cattle mar,,e,

WATERFOWL, October beet Cattle-recein,s
1894 head Full prices were obtained on best lots Of
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
DIED.

In Harpswell, Sept IS, Mrs. Priscilla Coombs,
aged 65 years
In Brunswick, Sept 25, Mr.. John Woodward, aged
"A years.
In Dresden, Sept. 26, Alexander Segars, aged 70
years.
In Bath, Sept. 25 Mrs. Mary E. Flint, aged So yrs
In Bath, Sept q. Cora E !, daughter OF L. f. and
Myra V. Miller aged years months
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Clearing House Transactions.

AohiLAND, OCtODer L.
The Clearing House of the Portland Banks report
the transaction OF business as follows to-day:
Gross Exchanges ......................$107, 46
Net Balances .....................".... 9,lsS 80
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
MEMORANDA.

Sch Santa Rosa, Qast reported at Frontera) has
been wrecked on the Mexican coast. supposed in a
hurricane. The Santa Rosa registered 355 tons, was
built at Dsmariscotta in 1878 by b Metcalf and
hailed from New York.
Brig Orbit. Thompson at Philadelphia from Sagua,
reports heavy gales off Elbow Key, and stove wat
casks BOBBY Datch started cargo and rudder cas-
ing, and sustained other damage.
Barque Stocser, which put into Savannah in
Distress has been recommended by the surveyors 10
discharge part o. cargo to ascertain the locality OF
the leaB.
Brig Lewis Clark from New York for Key West,
which put into Savannah 8th inst in distress, Ie-
manned 2Sth. waiting for spars and sails from the
east. Her rig Is TO be changed to scbr.
Sch Abbie Cakes. ashoe near st Augustine. has
been sold by anctiOn for $50. She is in good condi
tion with spars all standing and the purchaser will
make an effort to float her.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02

Boston Stock Market.
LSaes of the Brokers' Board, Oct. II
First Call.
$4,000 Eastern Railroad SIS, 1906. ......... !. e9J
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02

Subscriptions to the per cent. loan yester-
day $15S,250.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
METEOROLOGICAL.

METEOROLOGICAL
INDICATIONS FOB THE NEXT TwENTy-rouB
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAlt
OFFICER, Washington, DC,
Oct. 2, Il A. MY
For New England
and the Middle States, falling barometer, warm
er southeast to southwest winds and partly
cloudy weather.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
Daily Domestic Receipts.

By water eonveyance-1OOO bush corn meal to G
W True q Co.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
FOR RENT.

The best first-class Office for a TAIL
ORING ESrABLISHMENTIN THE CITY
second Story, Corner Of Middle and
Temple Streets. Apply to
N. 3. GARDINER.
au26 sniff
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02

Sch Cendora Day, (Br) Urquhart, Boston.
Sch Hume, Calderwood, Salem, to load for Rock
land.
Sch Jerusha Baker. Chase. Machas,
Sch Franklin, GIeenleaf, Wscasset heading to
Emery & Fox.
Sch Marriott. Weber, Round Pond.
Sch Estella, Hodgkins, Sullivan for Boston.
CLEARED.
Sch Car, Hammond, Philadelphia-D W Clark
Sch Bramhall, Hamilton, New York-Emery & Fox
Sch Fred Walton, Rich, Calais, to load tor South
America-Chase, Leavitt 81 Co.
Sch l. M Stewart, Perkins, Bangor-Geo W True
81 Co.
Sch Ruth Thomas, Thorndike. Kennebec. to load
for Philadelphia Nickerson 81 Son.
Sch Howard Williams, King, Kennebee, to load for
Washington
SAILED-Barque Saml B Hale.
IRON OUR CoRREsPCNDNEr.l
WISCASSET, Sept 26-Sld, sch Robert Woodruff,
Lewis Gloucester
Ar, sch Fairfield. Taylor. Boston.
Sept 27aSld scbs War Eagle. Frsbee and Herald.
Frisbee, Boston; Minstrel Lewis. and j Ii Miller.
Shea do; Buena Vista, Colby, Portland.
Sept 2s-sld, schs L Smith. Upton, New York !;
Matilda, Orne, and Franklin, Greenleat, Boston.
Sept 30-Ar, sch Maria Louisa, ThurIell, Boston.
BooTHBAY, Sept 27-sld, sch Annie Freeman,
Reed Baracoa
KENNEBUNKPORT, Oct 1.-The new ship launch
ed somesweeks since by Crawford & Perkins meas.
ures 1899 tons, has been named Wachusett and will
be ready to sail for New York in about three days
charge Of Capt W Frank Walker.
TsROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGED
Cid at San Francisco 3Oth inst, ship Florence, Kel-
ley. Liverpool.
Sid I'm Cardiff sOth, barque saml Spring. Bacon,
Montevdeo.
Ar at Malaga oath inst. barque John j Marsh, Pat
terson. New York.
Ar at Lisbon p ev to Both inst, brig Nellie Hustled
Brewster, New York.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02

New House for Sale.
One-half OF double House No. ITO Congress Street
now completed and ready for occupancy. Said house
is first class in every respect. Dining ROOM sitting
room, bath room and kitchen finished in hard wood
Plumbed for hot and cold water. White marble
mantles, CRATES, &c, &c Cemented cellar and
everything first Glass; and will be sold at verv low
price. Enquire of A. NJ SMITH
aul9sneodu End of Portland Pire.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02
Public Debt Statement.

WASHINGTON. D. c., October 2.-The follow
is the recapitulation of the public debt statemen
sued to day:
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-02

KENNEBUNKPORT, Oct 1.-The new ship launch
ed somesweeks since by Crawford g. Perkins. meas
ures 1899 tons, has been named Wachusett and will
be ready sail for New York in about three days
charge of Capt W Frank Walker.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-05-25

scented by the Hon. A. S. Cleghorn and referred to
the Committee on Internal improvements. \ reso-
luton, offered by the Hon. Mr.. Kaai (Nobles) was
adopted, expressing the sympathy Of the Assembly
with the family Of the late Hon. d.. McBryde, late
Circuit Judge Of Kauai, on their bereavement. Hon.
referred 10 the Committee on Education) that the sum
of So, 900 be inserted in the Appropriation bill in aid
Of the Female Seminary at Waialua.
a bill to amend the law respecting married per-
sons deserving one another, was on wednesday,
ordered for a third reading next Monday. The Ju-
dietary Committee reported on the petition from
Honolulu asking that the restrictions be removed
from the sale of intoxicating drinks TO native Ha-
waiians the Committee recommending the indefinite
postponement of the petition. After a lively discus
sion, in which several Of the native members spoke
elOquently in favor of the prayer of the petition, the
Recommendation Of the Committee was adopted. On
motion of the Hon. L, Ahalo (Lahaina), the eE-
penses of the Select Committe appointed to visit the
leper settlement at Molokai, were limited TO 500.
Under the head of petitions, on Thursday, the
Hon. Mr.. Halstead presented one from Makawao
praying that a law be made fixing forty-eight hours
as the limit for a bound servant TO be absent from
work without being considered as having absented
himself from service. Also one from the same dis
trict, that Government purchase back the water
rights at Haiku, and that Sl00, 900 be appropriated
for that purpose. Hon. w. NJ. Gibson presented the
report Of the Finance Committee in printed form.
Qt will be found in full-exclusive Of lengthy en-
closures-on the Supplement accompanying to-day's
paper His Excellency the Attorney-General moved
that the report be received, and proceeded to address
the Assembly in review of the same. a condensed
report of his speech will be found in our columns.
the conclusion Of the Attorney-Generals re-
marks, the Hon. Mr.. Gibson responded briefly, and
on his motion the further consideration ofthe report
was postponed until Saturday (o-day) at 10 O'Clock.