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The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE Is.
Magazine Notices.

The July Atlantic opens with story of New
port, Massey Sprague's Daughter, one of the
powerful and brilliant short stories for which
the Atlantic is distinguished. Mr. Warner
finishes his very interesting description of
The People for whom Shakespeare wrote, con-
Guiding with Erasmus account of a kissing
custom which had unfortunately passed away.
Col. Warning contributes an important paper
ON Recent Notifications in Sanitary Draining,
which should be read by everybody who builds,
owns, rents, or occupies a house. Gen. c. c.
Andrews gives the significant results OF thor
ough study of Our Commerce with Cuba
Porto Rico, and Mexico, an article which can
not fail to interest our alert business men,
Edward Everett Hale, under the title A Fos-
sill from the Tertiary, gives an account of the
famous Phi Beta Kappa Society. Four more
chapters of Irene the Missionary brings the
hero and heroine into very interesting rela-
lions. Richard Grant White describes Eng
fish Skies; FL. I'll. Boyesen has a sonnet on
Juno Ludovisi; j. J. Piatt one on The Chill
dren Out-of-Doors; and Maurice Thompson
sings The Morning Hills A rich medley in
the Contributors Club, notices of several new
books, and sketch of the character of the Re-
ports of DR.. Eliot Superintendent of Boston
Schools, conclude very good, readable num-
Der of the Atlantic.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
A GARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and indis
cretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss of manhood &c, will send receipt that will
cure you FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America.
Send self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
I. INMAN, STATION d, NEW YORK CITY.
nO26 Snend &Mu1
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
Foreign Imports.


Foreign Imports.
PORT GILBERT, Ms. Schr Avon-23 cords wood
100 doz eggs to order.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
GREENBACK SECEDERS.
Convention of the Coalition Wing of the
Ohio GreenbackerS

TOLEDO, June PA convention of Nation
ais who withdrew from the Columbus Conven-
ton met to-day and adopted resolutions de-
nouncing the reviving of sectional animosities
as criminal; that government coin its own
money without regard to the action of forei On
governments; that the duty of the government
is to supply circulating medium with restric-
ton as to volume; that specie resumption is a
fraud and a swindle; that locking up the peo-
pies money in the Treasury is an atrocious
crime; that the silver dollar of 4128 grains be
coined without limit; that there shall be an
income tax: that capital shall be cheaper and
labor better paid; that mechanics and laborers
shall have first lien for wages and that i'm
portation of Chinese or other labor, and con-
tracts system for employing labor in prisons be
prohibited by law.
A letter was read from Peter Cooper favor
ing the views of the convention and favoring
the support of Ewing. The following resolu-
ton was adopted:
RESOLVED, That in view of the extraordinary
political situation, we deem it inexpedient to
nominate State ticket at this time
A meeting of those Nationals who proposed to
support the Columbus platform was held this
p. m. Hamilton county delegation resolved to
support both platforms and the Columbus
ticket, but the remainder of the delegates
adopted resolution to support the Columbus
ticket but not the platform. The meeting was
exciting and the Opera House Convention was
denounced as "sell out" to the Democrats.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
SPOKEN.

June 4, off Lundy Island, ship Screamer, Austin,
from Cardiff for Rio ,Janeiro.
June II, lat 33 so n, lon 50 90, barque John L
Chase, from Brunswick for Rio Janeiro.
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EUROPE.
Further Trade Complications.

Furtner Trade Complications.
LONDON, June 24.-The Times financial
article says: 'The dread of further trade
complications in the North of England caused
depression lin home railway securities on
Monday. These complications ramify so
widely their full development would be most
serious, but hopes are entertained that they
may be averted."
Exhibition by Hanlan.
The Sportsman says that before starting for
America Hanlan will go to Manchester to
exhibit his skill at regatta
The Turkish Cabinet Crisis Ended
VIENNA, June 24.-The Turkish cabinet
crisis has terminated by placing ON the retired
list Fuad Pasha and Nusret Pasha, who ac-
cused Osman Pasha, Secretary of War, of
malversation in Office
The German Tariff.
BERLIN, June A.-The conservatives have
decided to reject Won Benning's proposal on
the tariff bill and are negotiating with the
Centre party to support a counter proposal to
allow temporary revision of the tariff until the
amount of revenue for the government is fixed.
Foreign Notes.
President Grevy has officially sent a letter of
coincidence to the ex-Empress Eugene on be-
half of the republic.
The Grand Vizier has submitted to the Sultan
a new programme of policy and requested
modification of the present ministry
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
A REMARKABLE CONFESSION


A Mississippi Democrat Confesses that
Ballot Boxes were Stuffed and Voters
Bribed.
New York, June 24.-H. NJ Dixon, In
dependent candidate for Sheriff of Yazoo,
Miss, prints the following card in reply to as
sertions against himself:
Owing to certain reports, now in circula-
ton, that Mr.. Patterson, a member of the
Republican Legislature, who was hanged in
the eventful campaign of 1875, had consider
able sum OF money on his person, and that said
money, was used for my own benefit, feel in
honor bound to vindicate myself, although 1
deplore to refer to the past, as it will bring
before the public many of our best citizens. 1
will briefly state that said money and larger
sums We're raised and used to defray the
current expenses of the campaign and to
stuff ballot boxes if necessary, to purchase
certificates of election for two officers now
holding offices of trust and emolument in our
country. have in my possession the neces-
sary proof, and if called on will furnish it.
III. M. DIXON"
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
THE STATE CONVENTION.

Delegates Already acknowledgements
OF an Unusually Large Convention.
BANGOR. June 24.-Delegates to the Repub-
llcan State Convention have already begun to
arrive, and the hotels have engaged all the ac-
commodations in advance. The prospect is for
one OF the largest gatherings ever held in the
State. The names of four or five candidates
have more or less support, hut so far no predic-
ton can be made as to the final choice The
delegates all express an earnest desire to unite
on who ever may be strong candidate, and say
the rivalry in the convention will be amicable
and action harmonious.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
SOUTH AMERICAN WAR.

The Huascar's Work at Antofogasta.
PANAMA, June 24.-South American ad-
vices confirm the previous accounts of ma
rine battle. Subsequently the iron-clad Huas-
car went to Antofogasta and shelled the bat
teries there, but did not destroy the water
condensers. She captured two merchant ships
loaded with copper ore and sent them to Cal
lao, cut the cable between Antofogasta and
Coldera, and returned to Iquique.
A Peruvian transport cut out a merchant
ship at Tocopilla, with valuable cargo.
The Peruvian steamer Talisman has reached
Peruvian port safely, with full cargo of
arms and ammunition from Panama
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
by TELEGRAPH.
THE COLLEGES.

Anniversary of Bates Theological School
commencement Concert.
Special Dispatch to the Press.)
LEWISTON, June 24-Th9 anniversary of the
Bates Theological School occurred this after
noon at the Main ST. Free Baptist Church.
The following was the order of exercises:
Prayer
Music.
The Effect of Decline of Religious Morals
Newell A. Avery Prospect.
war as Related to Christianity,
Gideon A. Burgess, Providence r. T.
The Direct Cognition of God,
Robert D. Frost, L, vision
Frank d. George, Augusta
Music.
Christianity and AIohammedanism
*Charles l.. Pinkham Pennington n H.
*Ashmun T. sallcy, Madison.
Thomas H. Stacy, North Berwick.
Music.
Benediction
The Theological Alumni Association chose
the following officers
President-Rev. DIR. Fullonton
Vice President-Rev. j. Mariner
historian and Treasurer-Prof. j. A. Howe.
Secretary-Rey. G. f. Penney of Augusta.
Executive Committee-Prof. B. f. Hayes,
Rev. j. 5. Burgess and Rev. Levi Bracket.
College Alumni chose the following officers:
President-Josiah Chase of Portland
Vice President-Geo. Flint
Secretary and Treasurer-N. w. Harris
Executive Committee-F. w. Baldwin Jaf
Nash, G. S. Libby.
Orator-Prof. G. c.. Chase
Poet-Carrie M. Warner.
Dr. f. e. Sleeper of Sabattus and w. E. c.
Rich were elected members of the Board of
Overseers
This evening brilliant audience assembled
at City Hall to listen to the Commencement
concert. The programme was a splendid one.
and was received with considerable enthusiasm.
without referring to any particular selection
we must note the fact that unlike many concerts
no part OF the evening dragged but in every
point the audience We're generally pleased.
Yesterdays Exercises at Orono.
BANGoR,t June 24-At the Maine State
College to-day Rev. Henry Carpenter of
Boston delivered an able address before the
Eta chapter of the Alpha Sigma Chi Fraternity
ON the general subject of agriculture. In the
afternoon the military drill of the Coburn
Cadets, A. E. Rogers, major commanding
came off and an exhibition of forge work by
students. This evening President Ferald gave
reception. Tomorrow is commencement
day. Gov Garcelon and other celebrities will
be present.
Glass Day at Dartmouth.
HANOVER, June 24-Class day exercises at
Dartmouth to-day opened with an Introductory
address by Howard bearing of Waterbo:
Chronicles by John III. Card of Gorham.
followed by humorous prophecies by Daniel A.
Rollins of Methuen. Chas. I'll. Eaton of
Warren delivered the farewell address, and an
ode by Joe w. Chapman of Marblehead was
sung. David r. Reed of West Bridgwater
delivered the Grafton on Sanitary Science.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
THE NEGRO EXODUS.

Meeting in Boston to Assist the Move,
ment.
BOSTON, June pa largely attended and
tonight in aid of the negro exodus at the
South. Wendell Phillips, Gen. Conway and j.
n. Turner were the principal speakers. Reso-
lutions were adopted that it is the duty of the
government to aid the exodus, and that steps
be Immediately taken to assist in the transport
tation OF those desiring relief. Two hundred
dollars were subscribed at the meeting, $95
nach
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
A. G.. SCHLOTTERBECK.
ApOthecary, son Congress Street.
STORE OPEN NIGHT AND DAY.
Get the Genuine Article.

The great popularity of ''jYd6or's Compound Of
Cod-Ltcer OIL aud Lime" has induced some unpriii-
cipled persons to attempt to palm off simple article
OF their own manufacture; but any person who is
be careful where they purchase this article 1t re-
quires no putting The results of its its best
recommendations; and the proprietor has ample evil
dence on file of its extraordinary success in pulmon
airy complaints. The Phosphate of Lime possesses
most marvellous healing power, as combined with
the pure Cod-LiYer Oil by DR. Wbor This medicine
is regularly prescribed by the medical faculty. Sold
by A. b. WILBoR, Chemist, Boston, and ali drug
gists. ie23sneod1 w
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
WASHINGTON.
The Crops.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The June report of
the agricultural department shows an I'M
favorable condition of oats all over the country
with decreased average of 4 per cent. Rye
shows about the same decrease Barley is low.
Corn is backward. Clover is very low every
where except in New England. Peaches
suffered most from the frost, and in the states
south of Virginia the crop is failure. Apples
average low except in New England.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
MINOR TET,EGRAMS.

There We're two cases of sunstroke in New
York Monday.
A thousand immigrants arrived in New
York Monday.
Thomas Dinkel of Buffalo, an alleged wife
murderer, has committed suicide by cutting
his throat with a razor.
Powers frame shop and adjoining grist mill
and foundry, in Webster, were burned yester-
day morning Loss $4,000.
Albert G. Hills, for many years reporter on
the Boston journal, died yesterday.
Ex-Secretary Borie, who accompanied Gen
Grant, has arrived home.
The intercollegiate boat race was won by
the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia
second, Princeton third
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
NEW YORK.
The Cantl,re of the HIM n1,,,do

The Capture OF the Hull Murderer
New YORK, June 24.-The capture of the
murderer of Mrs Hull by the Boston reporter.
Balch, creates profound sensation here, and
great credit is awarded to Mr.. Balch. The in
situations of the police that DR.. Hull was the
murderer are commented on very severely, and
it is stated that until the dispatch from Super
intendent Samuel B. Adams of the Boston po-
lice was received, announcing the capture of
COX, the police here would not believe the re-
mort
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
XLVICONGREss-1ST SESSION
WASHINGTON, June

WASHINGTON, June "a.
Resolution fixing Wednesday, the 25th for
adjournment was recommitted.
Concurrent resolution was submitted by Mr.
Beck providing for joint committee to report
next session what changes if any are necessary
i'll the mode of collecting revenue or manage
ment OF various departments of the govern
ment. Placed on the calendar Mr.. Beck to
speak on it tomorrow
Mr.. ingalls, offered an amendment as an ad-
ditional section the provisions of the
Judicial expenses bill just vetoed, Invested of
political and jury clauses.
Mr.. Wallace moved to amend Mr.. Ingalls,
amendment by adding the clause of the
Judicial expenses bill precluding appointment
of deputy marshats. Adopted.
Senate adjourned.
Senate amendments to the letter carriers
bill were concurred in.
Several committee changes were reported
and the House resumed the bill prohibiting
political assessments, but the morning was con-
st1med by dilatory motions and the bin went
over.
Senate bill for the relief of the widow and
children OF Gen. Shields and increasing the
pension of Caroline Webster, was passed.
Senate bill relative to vessels not impelled
wholly by sail or by Internal motive power of
their own, was debated without action.
A resolution for final adjournment on the
18th was defeated.
Adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
NAME.
A Burglar Caught in Bangor.

"A buTgIar Caught IN Bangor.
BANGOR, June pa man giving the name
Oh Ed Jones, was arrested here to-day on
suspicion OF being the party who hid lot of
watches and jewelry in lumber DOCK which
were found by one of the crew at work in the
dock. He was well dressed and Marshal Reed
discovered, after his arrest that the so called
Jones had broken stores in this city and OBJ
tanned an outfit. He will probably be ar
raigned tomorrow He refuses to talk much
but it is supposed that he has been one of the
followers of Barnums circus during the pro-
vincial trip.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
MARINE NEWS.
Steamers Lost Last Winter

New YORK, June 24.-Five steamers which
sailed from the United States for Europe last
winter, with freight principally grain, but no
passengers, and one from England for Amer
lea, have never been heard from and must
have fonndered. They were all English built,
with water-tight compartments and COMPARE
lively new. Those bound from this country
were the Herman Ludwig for Antwerp, the
Homer for Liverpool the Zanzibar for Glas-
gov, the Bernsia for Bristol England, and the
Surbiton for Rotterdam The Copio from Bar
row, England sailed in September last for
Montreal
An Vmerican Bargue Ashore
AFRICA, June A.-American barque Jennie
S. Carker, from Pisaqua with Nitrate, went
ashore but subsequently got afloat, leaking
badly. TWAS feared the cargo will be lost.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
Senator Lamar at Home

New YORK, June pa Winona (Miss.) de-
spatch of the 23d says Over 500 citizens of this
place, headed by a band of music, greeted
Senator Lamar as he passed down to Brook
haven tonight. The train made short delay
during which Mr.. Lamar addressed the assem-
l,lssSa a. feIley N;as erected
the platform, on which was inscribed, Lamar
the South's defender against Northern SLAM
der"
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
BRUTAL MURDERS.

A Man Shot and Three Children Burned
to Death.
FRANKFORT, Ky, June 24-Saturday night,
at Sandriife, party of unknown men attack
ed the house of Samuel Faulkner, severely
Woundmg him as he ran from the house They
then set fire to the dwelling which was con-
sumed with its inmates, Harry Russell, aged
II, who was also shot, and two children of
Faulkner, aged II and g. No cause is given
for the brutal affair.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
DEATHS.

In Falmouth, June a. Annie Louise, daughter of
VIM. Fl. and Mary Knight, aged II months
In Bath, June 20, Ann o. Ottersen, aged 70 wears;
21st, Mrs Lucy A. Forester, aged 60 years
In Rockland, June 81, of pneumonia, L. T. Emery
aged 90 years.
In South Thomaston, June %, Miss Laura b.
Thorndke, aged Is years months.
In Perry, N. Y, June Il, Mrs. Sarah W. Condit.
widow of the late Rev. j. B. Condit D. D.. formrrly
paster of the I'd Parish Church in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Daily Wholesale Market.

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND, June "a.
The only change we notice in the market TODAY is
in Oil, Ligonia declining from 1854 to 151ac Ker
osene from 1414c to 13c and Petroleum from 914c
to &c. Some of our merchants say that Oil never
was so low as at the present time. Grain continues
firm with an upward tendency. Agents are holding
OFT and are not anxious to make contracts Sugars
strong and steady at Size for graduated and 77ac
for Extra c. Flour quiet and unchanged
The following are to-days quotations of Flour.
Grain, Provisions, &C.:
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. c.,
June %, A. M.
For New England.
Easterly winds, stationary temperature, in
creasing cloudiness, possibly local rains and
stationary or higher pressure.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
California Mining stocks.
Chicngo Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, june -Hogs-Receipts 81 900 head;
shipments 400 head; market is slow and lower;
mixed packing 60g3 80; light 9o94 90; closed
shade better.
Cattle-Receipts 400 head; shipments 1900;
choice heavy shipping firm.
Sheep-Receipts 1000 head; shipments 100 had;
unchanged
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n utter.
Butter.
Family, y h.. 120 10
Store. .......... log IL
AnnIas

Messina. g Butter.
Valencia, case Family, " h.. 120 10
Lemons Store 100 IL
MesSina. Apples.
Palermos...... GO co, Green: % 5oa4 90
Mats. Dried /, Western go
Wilmington 60G1 70 Sugar
Virginia. ....1 40d1 20 Granulated. q S18
Tennessee. Il 2091 80 Extra q 77s
Castana, y H.. Sc Sc c.. ..61s9 71s
Walnuts, Z" 12914cl Syrups. 4o645
Filberts 20 11@I2c
Pecan, 99lOci
FREIGHTs The following are recent engage
ments Schr Addie Jordan, ice, Portland to Phla-
delphia at 35c Brig Antelope, Rockport, Me-, to
ST. Jago dCuba, ice, lump sum $1,000 Schr David
Torrey Wiscasset to New York, lumber at l rs NJ.
Schr Sophia Kranz ice, Wiscasset to Baltimore 60c,
and coal from Baltimore to Boston SO. Schr E.
G. knight, heads powder, Sc, Portland to Balti-
more. Schr Susan coal, Baltimore to Gloucester at
I 80. Schr Gov j. Y. Smith, ice, Kennebec to Phil
adelphia 55c. Schr Hunter @spars, Portland New
York 9oe. schr Charter Oak, lumber, Portland to
New York at 80.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
JOHN z. DOW.
INSURANCE BROKER.

The subscriber may be found at his Office No. So
exchange Sfrees, where he will be happy to meet
ms oid Friends and the Public VIII insure All
classes OF insurance property i'll the leading compa-
MES OF the United States and foreign companies al
current rates Please call aud see me-
jun16sn BesEsN u panxV
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MARRIAGES.

In Saco, June IL, Chas. S. Emery and Miss Mary
A. Starrett. ~ :
In Limerick, June 10, Geo. w. Leavitt of Bidde-
ford and Miss Lydia E. Cove of Limerick
In Ellsworth, june Is, Isaac A. Weber and Miss
Carrie L.. Mckenzie
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25

LONDON, June 24-12.3O P. M.-Consols at 81 l.
16 for money and 81 BIG for account.
LONDON, June 24-12. 80 P. M.-American secur;
ties-United States bonds, CTS, at 1O4: new IS.
lo55s; new 41as, at 1081s; is, 1o41s. Erie 2sss;
LIVERPOOL, June 24-12.30 P. M.-Cotton shade
1000 bales, including 1000 for speculation and
export; receipts 40, 462; American As, 922
LIVERPOOL, June 24-12.3o p M-Flour se1,
California average 499 2; club do 8 lao 5; Corn,
4 L; Peas, 8 11G6. Provisions, &c.-Pork, at AZ;
Beef 76 6; Bacon 26 6l027 6; Lard, at So; Cheese
at 81; Tallow 33, at London 35 G..
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
No Yellow Fever in the South.

MEMPHIS, June 4.-The official board of
t th reports from principal cities visited by
favorable healthy outlook In no instance has
fever Vi 'hio ie'oih Vi .he
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
Ney Work stock and Money yzarlse.

easy at 215@4 per cent. on call Closing at 24as1
per Sterling Exchange weak at 1864 o487 for long
and 1884 d4S9 for short. Governments firm
Stock market quiet.
Transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregated
$4,000 shares
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
ScEazOtGeHsRpecEKss
SapOnaceOuS Tooth Powder.

This Tooth Powder is as pleasant in its application
as it is eiiicacious in its action The Medical and
use Dentifce containing a Saponaceous ingredient
are free from animal and vegetable parasites upon
the teeth and gums, hence the above preparation is
recommended to all those who desire to be exempt
from this trouble. Prepared by
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Fall River Sninners

FALL RIVER, June 24.-The spinners held
rousing meeting tonight and enthusiast
eally re-asserted their determination to strike.
Inc strike will be inaugurated without doubt
as both parties stand firm
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25
Disastrous Freshet in Texas

Fl. GRIFFIN, Texas, June 24-Immense
damage to property and seven people drowned
by freshet caused by terrific rain storm the
night of the Goth.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-25

Directions ON each, Price, 50 conts or six boxes
for $3.50; postage free, to any address. No order
filled unless accompanied by the money. For sale
by all wholesale and retail druggists.
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geo. w. Bishop and Isaac L. Helen the for
c have BEEN arrested ede for baltimore fillmore city cou