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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04
Magazine Notices.

The March number of the Maine Genealo-
giSt and Biogrdpher has been delayed month
beyond the usual time of its issue, but the
richness and variety of its contents make
amends for the delay. In this number the
very interesting series of papers on the Cilley
family is concluded, and portraits are given
of Jonathan, whose career, one of unusual
promise, was cut short by the bullet of Graves,
and of Colonel Joseph" who won his way
from the rank of Ensign to the rank of Colonel
in the war of 1872. The Hon, William Goold
contributes sketch of Gen. Joshua Wingate
famous in the history of Maine "Eijah Fish
ers Journal gives interesting extracts from
the diary of one of eight brothers, all OF
whom served in the Revolutionary War. After
the conclusion of peace Eli al settled n Maine,
and died at Livermore. An entertaining sketch
is given of the settlement of Wilton Maine.
Extracts from the family records of eatly set
tiers 10 Buckfeld are contributed by Alfred
Cole. The number is of special interest to York
County. A list is given of the Taxpayers 10
the Parish of Eliot, then in the town of Kit
terry, in 1852 G. W. futile furnishes COPY of
the original petition on file in the Massachusetts
archives for the incorporation of Newfeld, then
Washington plantation, and adds some notes of
interest concerning the town and its people,
Alfred EDitaphs are copied by Samuel L.
Boardman from the stones in the old graveyard
at Alfred. Among the names are Daniel Gooie-
now, William Parson7, Morgan Lewis, Paul
Weber, Weld Allen, Abel Hall and Daniel
Conant
The editor, DR.. Lapham, announces that with
the next number the Genealogist and Biog-
rdpher will be suspended for the present, be-
cause of lack of support This announcement
will be received with regret, for the periodical
is certainly of merit and of great benefit 10
collecting and preserving the early records of
town and family history in Maine. 1t is to be
sincerely hoped that its publication will be
resumed at no long distant time.
For sale by LoriDg, Short & Harmon.
The May number of the Literary World Bos-
ton, has very inviting table of contents.
The new books are reviewed, there is the usual
amount Of editorial matter, list is given of
the articles of especial interest IN the MAY
magazines, the interesting department of notes
and queries is continued, and an index to VOL
ume VIII is furnished. The feature Of the
number is the literary history of Phillips
Academy, Andoyer, an educational Institution
which will celebrate its hundredtb anniversary
on the 9Th of June. Among its graduates are
George P. Marsh, Octavius Pickering, Joseph
E. Worcester, n. P. Willis, Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Samuel f. B. Morse and Horatio
Greenouph
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THE MINNEAPOLIS DISASTER.
Further Details of the Calamfty-The
Mills Destroyed Partial List of Insur-
auce,

Further Details of the Calamity-The
ance.
mills involved in last nights disaster form q
group comprising the heaviest concerns in the
state. The chief among them we're the two
Wash6urn mills, the property OF Ex-Governor
q. Q. Washburn of Wisconsin, of which the
one in which the explosion occurred was the
largest Touring mill in the country, and the
largest but one in the world 1t was built in
1870, and included Al runs of stone, and was
worth 100000. 1t is now mass of ruins, and
with its companions its destruction is complete.
fire is under control, and no farther extension
is feared. 1t is now hoped that the dead will
be confined to fourteen, mentioned as in the
Washburn mill. The Pioneer Press publishes
the following as the total Insurance: Hum
s RSlS Bn SsSS o Ga So, $780, Petit
$4,000; Washburn mill A, $217 1000. The fol-
lowing is list of the mills destroyed, with the
number of runs of stone ia each: The Wash
burD, ~; Galaxy, 10; Hennepin or Diamond,
6; Humboldt, g.; Petit, Robinson & Co., Is;
Zenith, 6.
The Washburn mill was operated by J. A.
Christian & Co., the Humboldt by Ball, New
ton & Co. the Hennepin by Gorton, Haywood
q Co, the Galaxy by Cahill, Aukeney 6 Co.,
the Zenith by Day, Rollins & Co., and the
Petit-Robinson mill by the firm named
In addition to the mills numerous other
buildings were destroyed by the fire, including
a large elevator and planning mills. The bodies
of the lost are reduced to ashes and will prob
ably never be identified. The mills are insured
in various American and foreign companies.
ST. PAUL, May 3.-The shock of the explo-
sion of the mills at Minneapolis was plainly
felt here and the flames seen, creating intense
excitement. Pieces of charred roof, paper,
small timbers and cinders were picked up,
hurled in the air by tbs explosion and brought
nine miles distant by the wind. The news was
received by the telegraph Immediately, and fire
engines were made ready to send, but inability
to secure transportation prevented their arrival
in time to be of use There were no trains to
Minneapolis after the news was received, but
hundreds of people went up with teams. The
livery stables were emptied in an hour.
MINNEAPOLIS, May 3.-The following is the
summary of the situation at the scene of the
fire:
The great Washburn Touring mill, in which
the explosion occurred, is wholly DESTROYED.
The Washburn mill B is wholly intact except
the injury to the roof from falling timbers.
Thompson & Hoyt and Buell. Newton & Co.'S.
Touring mills, the Washburn planning mill and
the Mill Company elevator are all RACED to the
ground. Across the mill race Petit, Robinson
& Co.'S Touring mills walls are standing. The
Zenith and Galaxy mills are more or less in
ruins. The loss in addition to the mills inter-
est is about $75, 900 on the elevator, ST., 900 on
wheat and about 1,60O,0 900 feet of dry lumber in
Petit, Robinson s. Co.'S yard. 1t is too soon to
revise the estimate on total loss and insur-
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WASHINGTON.


The Japanese Fund TO be Returned.
WASHINGTON, May 3.-The Senate Commit.
tee on Foreign Relations, at special meeting
in Washington today, decided to recommend
that the so-ealled Japanese indemnity fund bs
returned to the government of Japan, aud
authorized Senator Wallace to draft bill for
that purpose.
Treaty with Coren.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
today took up Sargent's joint resolution pro-
vidipg for negotiation of a commercial treaty
with Corea. After brief discussion the sub.
ject was referred to Mr.. Ham!in as sub.com-
mittee to report at the regular meeting on next
Tuesday.
The McEarrnhau Case.
The Senate Committee on Public Lands to-
day commenced a hearing of the closing argu.
ments in the McGarrahan case.
Lottery Circulars Not to be Excluded
from the Mails.
The Attorney General has decided that in bis
opinion Postmasters cannot Withhold from the
mails letters suspected to contain advertise
ment of lotteries.
Another Innaaio Scheme.
There now being $1O,0OOOO held in u. S.
Treasury originally reserved for the redemption
OF fractional currency, and in consequence of
all fractional currency having been destroyed,
structed by House Committee on Banking and
Currency to frame bill to be submitted to the
committee at its next session having in view
the release of the allowed named sum in order
that it may enter into circulation in denomina-
tions of 81 and So.
The Syndicate Contract.
The bill introduced in the House on Monday
last by Mr.. Phillips to set aside a contract
made by Secretary Sherman with the Syndi-
cate, whereby exclusive right will be given to
sell United States a per cent. bonds, will
prob ably be disposed OF at the next meeting of
fhe Committee on Banking and Currency, to
whom it was REFER ed.
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SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 4.
dam foolee," causing immense fun on account

dam foolee," causing immense fun on account
of bis inimitabe naturalness.
To please him, aud to have fun below, the
"Qaeen of Spades" and the brewers Daugh-
ter" escorted John TO the lower hall, where the
supper was being prepared. Here he caused
roars of laughter by insisting upon being
shown where he was to begin to work and by
making frequent mention of the ''6fe dollar" he
was to receive. The ma1der John got, the
more fun he made.
Finally, TO the surprise of all he made a
break for the door. knocking over the Queen
of Spades in his flight aud sped away in the
darkness, regardless of the doorkeeper's cry of
CHECK, SIR
Those who witnessed Johns departure SUP.
posed be had only returned to the upper hall,
and said ''Such a makeup and such acting is
astounding | wonder how she manages to
keep up the Chinese expression SO well? And
the color, too. 1t must be she has a rubber
mask"
The wonderful Chnaman was much sought
for when 1t came to awarding the prizes but
could nowhere be found. He had won the
gold watch, but didn't know it, for he was
down In Chinatown trying to get himself dru nix
by smoking opium, which he couldn't do on &C
count of the great number and length of the
Monaghan oaths he was swearing.
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1rhe Cznr Iais Own Foreirn nI;ni.,,

LEONARD WALDO,
Assistant in charge of the Time Service.
Cambridge, Mass, May 3, 1878.
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THE TRANSIT OF MERCURY.
Notice in Regard to Cambridge Time
Signals for Its Observation.

Notice in Regard TO Cambridge Time
Signals for Its Observation.
HARVARD COLLEGE OBSERVATORY, May 81
Through the kind cooperation of the Western
Union Telegraph Company the observatory will
transmit its time signals for the benefit of those
who wish to observe the transit of Mercury,
May 9th, to the following points:
New York, New Haven, Bridgeport, Hart
ford, Conn; Springfield, Worcester, Mass. !;
Dighton. Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford,
Lynn, Salem, Ipswich, Newburyport, Mass. !;
Hampton, North Hampton and Portsmouth,
N. H.; Saco and Portland, Me-; Manchester
and Concord, N. H.; White River Junction,
Montpelier, Waterbury, Burlington and ST.
Adams, VT Montreal, Canada.
The standard clock at Cambridge will regis
ter its beats at the telegraph Offices named,
beginning at 8 a. m. exactly and beating each
two seconds until Oh. 5m. a. m. +; except that
the 5Sth second of each minute and the 26th
second Immediately preceding the beat which
moves the signal for On. 5m. Os. will be
omitted. The signals will be repeated at
p. m. and 8 a. m. of Tuesday. 1t is important
that observers who have telescopes of two
the times at which Mercury first notches the
suns disc; when the planet is just on the disc;
when the planet is first in contact with the
second limb OF the sun, and when it is last seen
in contact with the sun.
A convenient way for persons unaccustomed
to telescope views of the sun to make these
observations will be to form an image of the
one foot from the eye-piece of the telescope,
upon which sharp image of the sun can be
projected.
LEONARD WALDO,
Assistant in charge of the Time Service.
Cambridge, Mass, May 3, 1873.
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THE ITALIAN REPUBLICANS.
Divisions in Their Ranks Denied-PIau
TO Consolidate the Different CIubs

Divisions in Their Ranks Denied-PIan
10 Consolidate the Different Clubs.
ROME, May 3.-The Italian Republicans have
oeen sitting sd6 in Congress the past three days
About 400 clubs were represented, one fourth
Of them belonging to Liguria. Signor Pantono
OF the Mazzeman Journal Dovere, opened the
proceedings with an address which he recapitu.
lated the Republican programme. He denied
there were divisions in the Republican ranks.
In conclusion he said that of all the political
parties the Republican party could afford to be
most tolerant for the time was on its side. This
utterance was greeted with loud applause The
main discussion has been on the question of
practical organization of the Italian Republic
cans in one body. A petition was finally
formulated and accepted unanimously for the
choice of a provisional Republican committee
to be elected in various districts throughout
Italy, each district to have he right to choose
one representative and more not exceeding
three for every three thousand members.
During the three days that Congress sat
repeated claims to the right of Italy to Trieste
and Trent were made. No Communstc or
lnternaticnalist societies were represented.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 2.-Intellgence
OF Wholesale slaughter in the western part of
the state has just reached this CITY. Luther N.
Holbrook, Herman Allen and two brothers
named Sutton were encamped on the Dismal
river trapping and hunting. Nothing has been
heard from them for two months until TODAY.
A letter received from one Van Sickles, who
NAL river, states that the bodies of Holbrook
and one of the Sutton boys had been found
with bullet holes through their heads. Their
revolvers and guns were near. A man named
Hargraees had camp near by and had quar-
relied with Holbrook' and threatened to leave
his carcass In the sand hills. Parties have
gone to the scene of the murder.
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THE FALL CAMPAIGN.
Caucus of RepubIica Senators-The
First Move in the CamD aixu.

Caucus OF RePubIica Senators-The
First Move in the Campaign.
WASHINGTON, May "a caucus of Repub-
lican senators was held in the Capitol this af-
ternoon for the purpose of exchanging views as
to the general political situation and receiving
reports fromj the committee appointed last
month to make suggestions as to what political
measures would be brought before the Senate
for action. 1881
Senator Edmunds, chairman of the commit
tee, reported in favor of moving. for the adop-
ton by the Senate of a series of resolutions de-
clariDg in substance that the 18th and 18th ar
ticles OF the amendments to the Constitution
were duly and legally ratified and form part
of the supreme law of the land, and as such,
should be enforced by the executive depart
ments.
After considerable discussion this recommen-
dation was agreed to and the resolutions will
shortly be presented in the Senate and pressed
to vote with view to making up the record
of both political parties for the coming fall
campaign. No other action was taken by the
mOniOus.
Democratic Caucus.
The joint committee of the Democratic SEN
ators and representatives appointed by direc-
ton of the recent Democratic caucus met to-
coming campaign. They will report at an ad-
journed meeting of the caucus.
There were present Senators Wallace, Nc.
Donald and Jones and Representatives Black
burn, Banning and Morrison. They were APP
pointed executive campaign committee ana
were instructed to actively cooperate with the
resident committee and the national executive
committee for campaign purposes. The re-
distributing of Ohio was discussed, and it was
the sentiment of the committee that the state
should be redistricted in accordance with law
so as to give Democrats their rightful prepon.
derance. The question as to the meth
DDS to be employed to raise funds to
carry on the active work of the campaign was
left to the discretion Of the campaign commit.
tee.
ida election frauds were briefly discussed and
determination was arrived at that no resolu.
ton on the subject should be introduced on
Monday next, although it was generally con-
tended that the honor of the American people
pose of laying before the country a complete
history of those frauds
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THE ENGLISH STRIKES.

The Blackburh Operatives Starving.
LONDON, May 3.-The poverty of the cotton
operatives at Blackburn, who are on strike
is attracting great attention. Soup kitchens
are being established in various parts of the
town. Many private individuals are contribute
ing towards the maintenance of operatives, and
great quantity of provisions are given. but
the supply is much too limited. About 20 900
OF those on strike are non.unionists. These
are entirely dependant on friends.
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NEW YORK.
The Beecher Scandal.

New YORK, May 3.-Mr. Beecher's agent
has been talking at Rochester, and says Beech
er's counsel is in possession of facts showing
the entire innocence of Beecher and Mrs. Til
TOP, furnished by man to whom Moulton and
Tilton confided all their secrets and which will
prove the conspiracy of those men to ruin
Bsecher. The man alluded to is in the money
order department of the postofice in this city
and was once connected with newspapers here.
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FRANCE.
Wounded i'm n DreI.

PARIS, May The Comte de Maille, who
yesterday CALLED the actions of the electoral
committee fraud, was wounded TODAY in
duel by Deputy Laisant.
The Postal Congress.
ln the Postal Congress, now in session in this
city, the United States demanded francs per
kilogramme from letters in transit across the
continent instead of 2 francs. as at present.
England supports the American view, which
will probably be adopted, notwithstanding the
opposition of some of the continental DO Ters.
The postage to India will probably be reduced
from rs to Is francs per kilogramme. A
proposition will also be submitted for general
reduction on marine transportation, from
francs (the present rate) to francs per kilo-
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We have failed to name any Of our
prices for the simple reason that space
would not permit Ii. We will simply
say that our prices will correspond with
the present depressed times. Inspection
Is asked and a cordial invitation is
herewith extended to each and every
Lady who desires to examine that that
is lovely and beautiful to attend our
OPENING on Thursday;
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Lerdo,s Revolutionary moveue,,,

Lerdo's Revolutionary Movements.
GALVESTON, Texas. May 3-Nothing of in
civil and military authorities are taking mea-
sures to prevent violations of neutrality laws.
The News correspondent says it is the opinion
Of the best informed people on the,border that
the revolution will be successful The Diaz
from pronouncing for Lerdo.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland whoIe..Ie u,-r,..

fOrtlanu wholesale Market.
FRIDAY, May 3.-The fine weather to-day has the
opposite effect to what would be supposed on the
markets. Everything is dull and extremely Quiet.
Sugars are quoted lower at 9sc for granuaed and &c
for Extra G. Flour dull and sales are light at the
following prices: Superfne so q 50; Extra Spring
SIS q rs; Xxx Spring 30 q rs; Patent Spring
Wheats at 9 90 q rs; Michigan Winter best ZOO S
7.25; low grade Michigan so q 90; St Louis Win.
ter fair 30 q Isl Winter good at 90 "a rs; VIM
ter best at 775 q 90.
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Ian da
EuFolpean Markets.

LONDON, May 3-I2.3o P. M.-Consols at 81 1916
for money and % lie for account.
LONDON, May 3--12.30 P. M.-Amercan securi-
tiesUnited st ates bonds 67s 1919; new SIS, 1861;
new As 1O45; 10 -40s, z07i; Illinois Central 77i.
LIVERPOOL, May a-12.3O P. M.-Cotton market
dull and unchan ged; Middling upands at 81; do Or
leans at sgd; sal es 1000 bales, including 1000 bales
for speculation xpot receipts 2l5O bales, al Amer
icaIr.
Flu lures dull; May delivery at 81; May and June
81 j. 1ne and July 81 7-32.
Flou at rs q q; Winter Wheat at II a lis i
Spring 10 10 q 10 10; California averages at lis
a. II 8; hub II q II 4; Corn at 26 a "a; Peas at
&c. Proyi lions, &c-POrk at At Beef 80 Bacon 26
@273 La I'd at SO 4. Cheese "a. Taow 3S 6. At Lon
don. Tallow at SO. Receipts of wheat at Liverpool
for three days 81 o1O Of which 600 American.
The market fol bre adstufs is rather quiet in
quence of more l'ac ic news than was current yes
terday.
PARIS, May 3.-Re ntes lost s2lc.
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The Louisiana Timber Seizures.

NEW ORLEANS, May "a Lake Charles
special says the log seizures progress slowly
but thoroughly. Gen. Sswell is making a
strong case against the government agents,
though in SONS cases they will prove depreda-
tons on the public lands. A witness for the
prosecution on cross-examination YESTERDAY
testified that some years ago at private sale he
bought an unprotected homestead entry to get
up timber on it,
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Imports Of dry goods at the port of New York for
the week ending to-day we're S1,1s2, 944 amount
marketed. 81, 205, 1872.
Gold steady at 1909 throughout the day. Carry
ing rates @ "a per cent. and borrowing rate per
cent Clearings $10,l77,000. The customs receipts
to-day were $225,000. The Treasury disbursements
were 100000 Tor interest and $1,000 for bonds Gov
ernments are firm. State bonds dull. Railroad bonds
firm.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange to-day az
gregated II 500 shares, including 5000 shares North
Western, 1890 shares Lake Shore, 122OO shares
Paul. $500 shares Western Union, Also shares Erie
The following were the closing quotations OF Gov
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~ Ar at Cienfuegos Apl %, schs Speedwell, Keene,
st Jago; Norman, Smith, Boston.
Sid I'm Havana Apl 49, sch s IDgraham. Packard,
Cardenas; 9th. barque f Carney j ckson. Matan.
zas and New York; brig Cascatelie. Sparks, Carde-
mas; sch David Ames, Ames, do.
=, Ar at Matanzas Apl 26, barque Chas Lewis Race,
havana; sch Kate Wentworth, Travis Baltimore.
North of Hatteras.
--latest by European steamers
Hong Kong. '
Sid FIN Cardiff Apl 90 India, Patten, Hong Kong.
Ar at Cadiz Apl IT, barque L SWEET, Farr, from
Bordeaux. ~
SPOKEN,
Feb %, lat 56. Ion 81, ship Sintram, Waite, from
New York Dec % for San Francisco.
March 9, lat Is Is s, lon 80 % W. ship Wandering
jew, Tapley. from Cardiff for Hong Kong.
April II. of Cape Florida, sch Franeonia, of Saco
from Pensacola for New York.
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CHICAGO, May g. Hogs-receipts 10000 head; ship
higher; choice heavy 800 q so; light 20 q 80;
butchers at 20 q 8 35; mixed rough at 8 0O0 80.
Cattle-receipts $500 head; shipments 5000 head;
feeders and stockers at 90 q 40; butchers IS q
475.
Sheep-recepts $40 head; shipments ago head:
market steady and unchanged; sales shorn at 10 a
@5 123; unshorn 90 @ 8 90.
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COrSet9 !!

Beyond dOubt our assortment OF these
goods is by far the largest and most
choice selection ever introduced In this
city. We claim to be able to please the
most fastidiOus. Among our many kinds
ferent qualities. The best English makes
aud all the American of any reputation.
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JABOTS and NECK Wear T!

Words are inadequate to express the
many lovely novelties that our stock
presents. from the cheapest to the fin
est. Each and every one is perfection
ITSELF
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[Sales at the Brokers Board, May 8

IL Eastern Railrad. Observation-Disclosures, %
Boston q Maine Railroad. .......... ,1O4} D 10as
Portland. Saco & Portsmouth r. X. 6 go4
Boston ~ Name Railroad U.s. ..,,,,..- & 1,S1
Eastern Railroad new bonds) 60 sst
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ST. PIERRE, MART. Schr Como -175 hhds IA
bbls sugar to Phinney & jackson. 0s 10
order. f"'''i 70
HARRINGTON, MS. Schr Lightfoot-soo bbls old
junk to order. wig VIII