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MINOR TEI.EcRavrs

No trace can be found of Alexander Cohen. the
Milwaukee forger. On his premises were found
other forged papers ready for use.
At Yidelia, La, 5000 negroes are on the liver
bank, awaiting transportation to Kansas,
The Chinese question is still under discussion in
the Dominion Parliam emit.
Peter Sullivan, an old man, was burned to death
together with his house and barn. at Chicopee Mass
Saturday.
William WEIGH of Holyeke, aged 30, was instantly
killed Friday by a train on the Connecticut River
Railroad, while walking on the track near dam
gerous curve
The Texas legislature has adjourned without
passing the appropriation bills.
Ice is out of Lake Champlain
Newport, r. L., is troubled with incendiarv firos
Clara Louise Kellogg sailed for Europe Saturdav
The State Temperance Convention of PbiladeInb;o
adopted resolutions Saturday urging the leeslatnre
prohibit the manufacture and sale Of LIQUOR: ask
ing that women be allowed to vote on the question ot
liquor traffic; urging people not to vote for candi
dates unfavorable to temperance law, and callino
on the legislature to appoint commission to in
quire into the liquor traffic. draft of prohibition
law was agreed to, and will be submitted to the next
legislature.
Nine hundred Indians are reported $50 miles south
of Omaha making their way north. There is
panic III consequence. 1t is thought these are the
Cheyennes taken to the dian Territory LAST fa,
and who fled to save their lives on account of sck
uess in the tribe.
Carrie Roberts, a New York domestic. braveIv
emptied revolver at tramp who was robbinp the
house of Mr.. Kitchen, Friday, driving him off and
saving much valuable property.
Jesse Pomeroy, the boy murderer, nearly sue
ceeded in escaping from the Concord prison few
days ago. He hal sawed off the bars of his window
before discovery.
Minister Foster warns people not to go to Mexico
for work.
The Newfoundland Parliament has voted that
ther share of the fisheries awarded shall be appro-
pnated to the extinguishment of the debt and for
Tue development OF coal lands, etc.
Inc report That England and France have snt-
joint note to the Khedive is confirmed.
D. 7. Mills & Co of Boston. have been acou;tted
a. Springfield Illinois, of completely III the whjskey
frauds.
Richards, notorious murderer, was bonped at
Lowell, Neb Friday. The mob broke the men con-
stiucted to keep the execution private.
The decoration of Confederate soldiers graves
took place with much ceremony ia most of the
Southern cities Saturday.
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SOUTH AMERICA.
The Revolutionary Troubles in
Panama.
Chilli Declare War Against Peru.

NEW YORK. April 26.-Panama papers of the 18th
are received, being one day previous to that en-
which was reported by cable the outbreak of revo-
luton IN that city, The Star of the 18th says rumors
of revolution have disturbed the city the last few
days. PRESIDENT Casoria is absent in the interior
and the occasion is considered favorable by some as
pirants to the accomplishment OF their ends The
negroes outside the city all armed and oniv await
the signal to pull down the present and set IN
another government.
Inc state OF Cauca is in a ferment over election
matters, and in some departments blows have been
struck by the rival political factions The Liberals
appear to have maj GRITTY Of the votes but the mar
ty now in power are not disposed to surrender tba
Government.
News from Valparaiso TO the first of April ia that
Chilli has declared war against Peru ON account Of
of the alleged sympathy and friend!iness of the la.
ter country for Bolivia and formd able warlike pren
arations are now being made by Peru. War is re-
garded as inevitable, but the announcement that
Chill had SO soon deliberately thrown down the
gauntlet to both Bolivia and Peru occasioned con-
siderable surprise. War vessels are within few
hours sail of the Peruvian ports, and their probable
attack by the Gillian fleet is not unlikely
President Daza Of Bolivia, in letter to the Boz
lvian Consul in La Serena, says: 81 am going to
Potosi at the head of 10000 troops and pledge my
word that before 60 days will recover Antafagosta,
and our flag will not only be repanted there, but
elsewhere" Officers of the Bolivian army to the
number of 757, all above the grade of sub-Lieuten-
ant, have issued protest against the Gillian occu-
patton of Bolivian territory and swear featy to their
country.
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WASHINGTON.
Secretary sherman's Views Relative to
the Conversion of Trade Dollars,

Secretary sherman's Views Relative to
the Conversion of Trade Dollars.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Secretary Sherman ap-
peared before the coinage committee of the House to-
day and gave his views relative to the conversion of
trade dollars into bullion. The value of trade dol
lars be said was greater than the like amount of
bullion. Hence it can not be possible to purchase
coin for the purpose OF melting it into bullion. He
considered the act of 1873 demonetizing silver grave
blunder. In reply to question he stated that small
notes would be exchanged for fractional coins at the
Treasury any time. The bullion value of trade dol
lar is IS cents.
Spectators Warned off Indian Territory.
The President has issued proclamation to the eff
feet that he is informed certain evildisposed per-
sons are preparing to move upon and occupy that
portion Of the Indian Territory west of Arkansas he
warns them not to do on the penalty of being for
chilly removed by the military force if necessary.
Today's Proceedings i'm the Senate.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-In the Senate tomorrow
Mr.. Pendleton will deliver a speech on his bill to
give members of the Cabinet seats on the Senate
floor with the privilege Of participating in the de-
bate 1t is not expected actin will be taken to-
morrow further than to refer the bill to some COM
mittee Harris will endeavor to call up for discus
sion and action from the committee on epidemic dis
eases the bill authorize the enforcement of nation
al quarantine and appropriating $4,000 for expen
ditures. The legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill will be received from the House of
Representatives during the morning and referred TO
the Senate committee appropriations. 1t will
probably be reported to the Senate Tuesday after-
noon and debate commenced.v
ODD Fellows 6Uth Anniversaty.
The ooh anniversary Of the independent order Of
Odd Fellows was celebrated appropriately at the
First Baptist church this afternoon. The President
and Mrs. Hayes and other distinguished people were
present.
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XLVI CONGRESS--IST SESSION.
HOUSE.

WARRINGTON, April 26.
The House went into committee of the whole on
the legislative appropriation bill.
Mr.. Ewing continued his speech. He declared
that the men who were insulting the President were
not on the Democratic side OF the House, but that
these were stalwarts Of the Republican party who
now hold lash over the President. He lauded the
Southern Representatives. declaring that since
Confederate brigadier generals" were in Congress
there had been no great jobs passed through Con-
gress.
The speech was replied to by Mr.. Garfield.
Mr.. Hoar of Michigan, held up to ridicule the
Greenback Representatives. He said that the South
needed more corn and cotton and less cussedness.
The committee proceeded to vote upon the amend
ments.
MT. Weaver moved to strike out all proposed leg
slation except the provision in regard to the test
oath Defeated without division.
MIR. Garfield offered amendment striking out
all proposed legislation. Rejected.
Tine committee then rose and reported the bill and
amendments to the House.
The amendments were argued without division.
Mr.. Garfield endeavored to obtain separate vote
vote upon the political clause, and Mr.. Bragg Of
Delaware offered an amendment abolishing the
Southern claims commission but both propositions
we're objected to. The bill then passed-yeas 14O,
nays 1l9.
During the vote MI. Mckinley inquired what party
was guilty of starving the government to DEATH to
which the Speaker replied that the country would
judge.
The motion to adjourn until Wednesday was OBJ
jected to.
The House then agreed without division to ad-
journ until uesday.
There was then rush to introduce bills, but OBJ
jections were made and an adjournment was effect
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THE NEGRO EXODUS.
Distribu,ion of The Refugees.

Distribution of The Refugees.
ST. LOUIS, April 16.-Mayor Stockton of Wyan-
dotte, Kansas, had conference with the Colored
Relief Board here on Friday evening regarding the
condition Of refugees from the South now at Wyan.
d,te and the sending Of more OF them TO that place
He stated that the people of Wyandotte were al
ready overburdened and cond do no more, and
urged ttat whenever emgrants arrived here in fu-
ture The Executive Committe of the Freedmen's
atate Committee of Kansas be communicated with,
Snd refugees be sent to such point or points as may
be designated by that committee. This sugges' ion
was favorably considered and a resolution adopted
that hereafter the Relief Board will be guided by
Kansas committee as to the distribution of refu-
gees.
Gen. Butler Offers the Refugees 10000
Acres of Land.
NEW YORK, April 26.-Gen. Benz. F. Butler offers
to Gen. Conway, who is endeavoring to render such
help to colored refugees as to furnish them homes
and render them seIf-supportiDg, twenty thousand
acres of good ia ming land iu Wisconsin, to be di-
vided into sma all farms and given to these freed
men.
Gen. Ingerso is to deliver lectures on the problem
OF the exodus to raise funds in order to enable the
negroes to avail themselves of Buffers offer. An
elderly Quaker in Philadelphia has given to General
Conway $4,000 to help secure Western homes for
the negIoes.
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EUROPE.

The Austrian EmDeror,s silver V.dd;,
VIENNA, April GA grand processiop in boporof
the Emperor's silver wedding took place TO-DAY. The
weather was fine. The Emperor and Empress re-
viewed the procession. which was Witnessed hv
thousands Of spectators.
The Anglo French Note to the suItnn.
LONDON. April 27-The journal des Debats states
that France and England have sent dispatch to the
Sultan's offer to depose the Khedive, taking due
note Of the offer and asking the Sultan to allow them
to reserve It's acceptance On the other hand the
London Observer says the British government de-
clined the Sutans offer. LIE Temps says the Anglo
French note to the Khedive does not bind him not
to dismiss European ministers without the consent
ofFrance and England.
The Times Paris despatch says the English and
French agents in Egypt have been instructed to rem
resent that their governments regard the good adj
minstration OF Egypt as indispensable to their in
terests, and therefore invite the Khedive to comply
as promptly as possible with their demands and hand
the portfolios of finance and public works TO Epelsh
and French ministers. The Times correspondent
adps it is thought the Khedive will Weld
The NihiIists Still Busy in St Petersburg
LONDON, April 2S.-A despatch from Berlin to the
Standard sass that porters to guard the doors of
houses and prevent the posting of placards in St.
Petersburg as required by Gen. Gourko's regula
lions cannot be obtained because the Nihits threat
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Boston Stock Market.
lSales Of the Brokers' Board, April 26)


NEW YORK, April Pop. M.-Money easy at "a
9 per cent. Governments firm. State bonds dull
Exchange quiet and steady. Stock market Irregular
The general market fuctuating considerably
Inc following were the closing quotations of Gov
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SOUTHERN CHIYALRY.
Congressman Lowe Sends q Challenge to
aenafar U,0uan

Congressman Lowe Sends n Challenge to
Senator Logan.
NOW YORK, April 26.-It is stated that W. M.
Lowe, Greenback member of Congress from Ala
bams, who recently caused to be printed a state
ment that Gen Logan raised three regiments for the
rebels before he went the Union side of the war.
and which statement Logan denounced as lie, yes
terday sent challenge to Logan to fight duel Lo
gan sent the mssive back unopened and says Lowe
wants satisfaction be easily find way to obtain
1t. Lowe was rebel colonel.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Wm M. Lowe prints in
an evening paper here some communications that he
sent to Senator Logan at different times the past
week, mainly to ascertain whether Logan had used
the words false and slandeious' as applied to Mr.
Lowe, but says Logan took no notice of them, in.
Guiding one asking Logan to designate place where
he would receive challenge. Lowe says it was
one-sided correspondence, aud concludes as follows:
sit needs little or no comment from me. will not
brand John A. Logan liar, for he is senator of
the United States. will not post him as a scoun-
drel and potrooD, for that would be in violation
the local statutes, but do publish him as one whof
knows how to insult but not how to satisfy gentle
men; and invoke upon him the Judgment of ali
honorable men in the community
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EDUCATIONAL.
Dartmouth College.

HNHE Chandler Scientific Department offers a
IL thorough liberal education on scientific basis.
Full course in Civil Engineering Necessary expenses
very low. Address the President or PROF E. r.
RUGGLES, Hanover, N. FL. ap17d2m
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Havana Market.

HAVANA. April 27-Sugar market ruled active
owing better accounts from the Unite1 States for
mer quotations firmly sustained stock in warehouses
at Havana and Mazas SO 800 boxes, 81 90 bags and
$4,000 hhds; receipts for the week at Havana and
MataDzas 9400 boxes $40 bags and 49, 500 hhds ex-
ports 800 boxes. $500 bags 065 hhds. Molasses
frmer; 80 degrees polarization at q AZ reals gold
per keg.
Freights are firm; surplus tonnage tor all ports;
loading at Havana for the United States per hid Mo-
lasse, atz rs currency to Falmouth and orders 32s
"a 36s Cd; loading at ports north coast Outside
ports for the Uhi ed States per hid Moasses at SA
q o. Tobacco firm
Spanish gol1 2O9. Exchange steady; United States
sixty days gold at prem; shert sight do q 81; on
London 19A a 20 prem.
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MEMORANDA

Ship Mary Riggs, from New Orleans for Bremen
which went ashore Florida Keys 21st has 81 feet
water in her hold and is badly strained Assistance
has been Obtained at Key West.
Sch VIM Thomas, from Portland for New York
which was dismasled in the gale OF March 81 has
made temporary repairs and will return to Portland
to reft.
Sch Lizzie Carr. Davis, at New York from Carde
mas reports during the gale of March 3st lost deck
load moasses, boat, mainsail, mainboom and Fgaff
stove skyghts, &c.
Sch James Henry, from RocklaDd for New York
before reported ashore at Vneyard-Haven, came off
and proceeded oath.
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POK EN-.

SPOKEN.
March %. lat % s. Ion e barque Florence Treat,
Veazie, from Batavia for Falmouth
March 81, lat AZ, Ion as barque Robt Porter Good
ell, from Bordeaux for New York.
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The young lady in st. Louis who fell in love
with coachnsn had an unhappy experience.
The father. German brewer, accused the girl
of intending to marry the coachman, and she
confessed that such was the fact He con-
sidered the question several days. and then
very deliberately whipped the young man be-
fore discbargiDg him. The coachmsn's excite
ment was sog great that he became insane, and
has been sent to an asylum. The girl declares
that she will enter convent
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RLEACHERY.
FOR SALE.

STORE and DWELLING HOUSE For Sale in
~ Knightville, Cape Elizabeth. Inquire Of
CHAS. LINDALL, near Town House.
APPS eod2w
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mUNDAY MORNING, APRIL rs.

the scene of his labors; for frequent cries OF
"Let them rise, Sirl' and Take care where
Won firen mingled with oaths ascend from the
spot. He is almost incurable--but he is not
brutal: aud if he has the misfortune to hit
man badly, he not improbaby will give up
sbooting-for time. 1t you meet him year
or two later, you will find him blazing away
as carelessly as ever, and, in all likelihood the
guest of the man he shot -Blackwood's Maya
rim
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LONDON, April 26-12.3o P. M.-Censols at IS 1915
for money and account.
LONDON, April 26-12.3O P. M.-American securi-
tes-Unite States bonds, CTS, at 104; SIS 1863;
new as 1888 as 104a; 10-4Os 1889; Erie 27a; New
jersey Central 464.
LONDON, April 26-12O P. M.--Consos at 90 1-16
for money and $50 for account.
LONDON, April 26-1 P M.-Amercan securities
United states bonds, new 5s at 1851.
LIVERPOOL, April 26-12-3O P. M.-Cotton market
in moderate inquiry plands 6sd Orleans 7-16d;
sales 1000 bales, including 1000 Tor speculation and
export.
Flour at q 10; Winter Wheat at 10 "a Q; do
spring at q s. California averages at s. q 90;
club 81 @95. Corn at45 Peas 3. Provisions
&c-Pors at 4S 6; Beef at "a 6; Bacon at 26 a 26.
Lard at 80. Cheese at Al. TaDow at So. At London
tallOW 35 g.
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A CITY FLOODED.
Houston, Texas, Under Water.
Great Destruction of Property.

HOUSTON. Texas, April 27.-The flood yesterday
was the most destructive in the history Of the CITY,
The water rose twelve inches in the morning, and
continued rising al day. The old cemetery was al
most entirely inundated; many grave ratings torn
away and carried down stream; many buildings sub
mesged and residents driven out on Texas avenue.
The water rose from four to ten feet in the dwellings
Many houses foated away and others were in danger
The long bridge across the bayou on Preston street
was momentarily expected to succumb to the pres
sure of the accumulated drift. Warehouses,
foundres stores, etc., are flooded, and all bindings
on the south side, from the corner of Main and
Commerce streets to Travis street have their rear
ends and cellars filled. Many valuable buildings
have been entirely swept away.
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TheImnrisoued Miners.

wILKEsBARRE, Pa, April 27.-4OOO people Wis
tied the scene Of the Sugar Notch disaster to-day
The principal tunuel into the vein of coal has been
driven So feet, but the gangway has not yet been
reached. 1t is believed the gangway in which the
buried men is filed with water, at least breast
high. The pumps are kept working steadily and are
decreasing the water some.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Death of an Old Bank O8cer.

GARDINER, April g. The death of Joseph
Adams, cashier of the Cobbossee National Bank of
this city, presents curious coincidence. He and
three sons all cashiers, have died within eight
months-Frank H., of FreeUan's National Rang,
Augusta; Edward S., acting cashier of Cobbossee
National Bank; George F., formerly cashier of the
Gardner National Bank About four years ago the
Oldest Joseph L., di d, at the time of bis death
being cashier Of the Freemau's National Bank,
Augusta. These are all the sons heever had Mr..
Adams has been connected with several banks in
this city during many years. He was one of the
oldest inhabitants.
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Ofice continued
Mouncus, Arc stock county.
Postmasters appoined-Wm. G. Davis, Kezar
Falls, York county; Rufus Bliss, Crystal, Arcosook
noupfv
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THE TRAMPS.
ToeIe Wins Another Victory.

ELLSWORTH, April 26.-In the 20 mile walking
match here this evening Toole of Bangor against
Linnehan and Emo of this city, Toole came in about
half mile ahead.
brown Makes the Best Time ON Record
LONDON, April 26.-The walking match terminal
ed at $50 The score stood-Brown 542, Hazel 1872.
Corkey 49, Weston 45,. Brown has beaten the fast.
est record by q miles Corkey stopped shortly be-
fore o'clock, Hazel sLoItly AFTER Fourteen thous
and persons were present at the finish.
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A Mother-iu-Law,s vengeance,

CHICAGO, Ill April 1.-THE jury in the case of
Peter E. Stevens, on trial for killing his wife, re-
turned a verdict Of manslaughter to-day. As the
prisoner was being taken from the court room Mrs.
Young, his mother-in-law. stepped up behind him,
put pistol to his head and pulled the trigger For
tunately for the prisoner handkerchief in which
the pistol had been concealed, interviewed between
the hammer and cap and caused the pistol to miss
fire. warrant has been sworn out for Mrs.
Young's arrest.
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Matters in Turkey,

CoNsTANTINoPLE. April 27.-Insurgent bands
continue to appear in various parts of Mace 1onia
Renorcements have been sent to the Turkish troops
The Sultan is endeavoring to obtain suppression Of
the clause in the AustroTurkish convention which
he thinks renders an Austrian advance on Salonica
sirategically possible Count Itchy promised Ito
intercede with the Emperor Of AUSTRIA but express
ed slight hope of success.
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California rysaiuy sso.s.

BAN FRANCISCO. April 20 The following are the
closing Official prices of mining stocla to daSs -
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THE ARMY BILL.
A Veto Message Coming To-day, Perhaps.

Veto Message Coming To-day, Perhaps
NEW YORK, April GA Washington special
states that Republican Congressman saw the Pres
ident this morning, and the latter to send in his
veto message this afternoon or Monday.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Speculation continues
tonight with regard to the probabilities of the ac
ton of the Executive upon the army bill. The i'm
preston is wide spread that the bill will be returned
to the President from the war department tomorrow
with whatever suggestions the Secretary of War may
consider consistent with public interest," and that 1t
will further be referred to at special cabinet meet
ing to be held either tomorrow regularly Tuesday
Inquiry Tonight from various fails to obtain
any official utterance to the result of the Presi-
dents consideration of the bill.
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AFGHANISTAN,-


LONDON, April 27.-Times Correspondent tele-
graphs from Smla that Yakoob Khan is protracting
negotiations but the best judges here are confident
he will agree to receive Major Cavagnari and
peaceful settlement is rendering an advance on
Calul unnecessary.
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DIED.

In this city, April 49, Martha j, Hammond, aged
10 years "a days.
Funeral this (Monday) afternoon at o'clock, from
1923 Newbury street.
In Saco, April 10, Mrs. Hattie E., wife Of Frank
Lord aged 1S granddaughter of Geo. w. Hasty.
In Nobleboro, April TO- Thomas Sidelinger, aged 40
years monthsI
In Jefferson, April 10, Thomas Bowman, aged
about 70 years.
In Chicago, April 23 Josephus G. harrington, aged
40 yeals,-a palive of Fryeburg.
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New York Fish vrarxet.

New YORK, April 26.-Macberel in good demand,
but the best grades are scarce; No Massachusetts
dunn at so "a rs; small No at Q Is "a 8 90; No
BAYS at 10 90 a Is 90: dry cod in liberal supply and
weak; GEORGES at IS q 90; Grand Bank at 90 "a
i2b boxed hei ring dul; scaled IA "a 15c; No at is
Is; Nova Scotia shore split herring 25 q 90.