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The New York herald., 1879-09-24
ALEKo pAcHAs MISREPRESENTATION.

ALEKo PAcHA's MALADMINIsTRATIoN.
Tho Mussulmans at philippopolis have presented
petition to the representatives Of tho European
Powers complaining OF the iltreatment they re.
ceive at the hands Of tho Bulgarians. They
declare that they are insultcd attacked wounded
end assassiEated by Bulgarians. Should any OF
them repair to the government konak to
complain OF these misdoeds they are driven
away with blows Of the whip by the officer on duty
The regulations which the Russian authorities made
for the preservation and restitution OF the property
of Mussuman absentces nowhere being carried
out aud In some places the money and grain which
had been collected in accordance with these regua-
tions have been distributed by the bulgarian au-
time efforts made to prevent the Alussulnans
who have returned from obtaining the means of
livelihood. la short. All the intelligence received,
says the Constantinople correspondent OF the Lon
don Tunes, tends 10 show that the part OF the
Bulgarian authorities and populations there is a de-
hbernte intention of systematically compelling the
Mussulmans. by legal ana Illegal MEANS to leave
the province. IL is generally thought that
Alcko Pacha Is unft for mis- position, and
his resignation Is imminent "lt, /" says tho pdH
Mall Gd<eiie "by the resignation OF Prince Vo-
~ already credited tho Principally should find
ftsclt az the tino without a Governor or
European regency, state OF mpleto anarchy
must supervcne which native and foreign
agitators la the country know well how to
turn TO account. Respect for the authority 0f the
Sultan has not been increased during the rtqme OF
Aleko Pacha and the European Commission, and
The New York herald., 1879-09-24
SPAIN AND MOROCCO.

correspondent of the Vienna Fremdenblaa writes
from Alexandria that the Empire of Morocco is fast
hurrying into anarchy and dissolution through the
incompetence and folly Of its ruler. The process
watched with eagerness by Spain. whose states
men have long been anxious to acquire
Spanish Algeria" tho north coast of
Africa, and who think that the moment
is favorable for getting strip of this land
probably the triangle of Tetuan, Tangier and La
rache. The writor believes that Spain is arfning
for with Morocco and that o clash of arms bo-
tween the two Powers will infallibly commence
about next spring. Meanwhile the range of the an
archy widens every day in the southern part of the
Empires the whole district from the capital city,
Morocco, to the borders OF the Sahara Desert has
slipped from the authority of the Sultan Muey Has
In the event of war with Spain the Sultan
scarcely place in the field more than
1900 infantry and 1900 cavalry, as he is
compelled to employ all the remainder of his army
in tho suppression, or rather in the combating. of
rcvolts in the interior of his doninions The
spondcnt believes that the Sultan places his hope in
the English. partly on account of their possession OF
Gibraltar and partly from belief that they the
natural friends OF the Mohammedans. well az the
ancient foes Of Catholic spain. He observes that
sultan Muley Uassan will become, II he Is not
already, tho mere crowned vassal of Queen Victoria
and Will have to lend an obedient to tho com
mands Of Lord Beaconshcd.
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HURRICANE.
Boston visited by a Storm Of Unprece.
dented Severity.
Many Lives Lost aud Much Damage to
Property.

BosToN, July Ii. Soon after o'clock this
afternoon, a storm of terrific violence burst
over the city Throughout the day weather
has been intensely hot and about o'clock
this afternoon the sky's appea rance indicated
Il blow and from the peculiarly lurh clouds
gathering hurricane thought probable.
When the storm burst these opinions were
fully verified, as it was one of the severest
tempesis that ever swept over Boston.
Duration of the storms greatest violence
was about - minutes, and in that period
great damage was done life and property.
Reports from various points down the harbor
contain accounts of serious damage and dis
tressng accidents. Many small yachts and
boats were capsizcd.
The most serious disaster yet reported is
small schooner Myrtle of Charlestown. hav-
ing on board four women. u man and boy.
The schooner capsizcd of Bird Island and all
hands, except the man, who clung to a mast,
drowned.
Particulars of disasters down the harbor
are not yet obtainable, but probably there is
large loss of life and property.
Hail fell in large quantities and IA large
number of windows were broken. Many
trees were blown down and some houses I'M
rooted Chimncys topplcd over and the flood
in some of the streets formed rivers several
inches in depth. Along the wharves are
many anxious people inqniring about fate Of
friends who left the city on excursions.
At NataSkct beach ~ unknown persons
were drowned by capsizing of Il boat i'll gale.
Taunton suffered severely.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

BERLIN, July l6. Cholera has made its
appearance in tho government of Somolensk
The terrible epidemic Of dyphthcra contin-
ues its ravagcs in Bessarabia, where the re-
ceipt of the governor is published ordering
universal fnmigation of the dwellings and
clothing of the pheasants. The rescript
states that the epidemic has been raging seven
years, carrying to the grave in some instances
almost all of the rising generation.
BrCHEREsT, July lG. The ministers ten
dcred their designations to-day and the depu-
ties Immediately assembled for consultation.
A previous dispatch stated that the ministers
could not obtain "A majority vote in favor of
emancipation of the Jews who urgently de-
mand us a condition the recognizing of their
independence. Romania believes that if the
Jews are not emancipated Austria. Russia
and Turkey, who have already recognized
the independence of Romania BY appointing
representatives at Bucharest will recall
them. 1t is feared that any further attempt to
coerse Romania might be the cause of further
complications in eastern affairs.
PARIS, July l6. The opposition of tn.
senate to Ferry's educational bill directed
against the anti-Jesuit cause.
The committee will probably elect As
chairman Jules Simon, who is opponent Of
the clause. Tonight Gort decided TO post
pone the discussion of the bill for six months
Gort was very much annoyed at the turf
things have taken. Ii Dufare one of the op
ponents of the clause speaks against il, it,
rejection is certain,
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THE LYNN MYSTERY.
Arrest of Several Of the Alleged Guilty
Parties.


Bosrox. July It. The mystery connected
with the death of Jennie T.. Clarke, whose
mutila,cd body was found some months since
in trunk at Lynn, is now solved. Last
night and this morning the following arrests
of guilty parties or accessories were made:
Mr.. Allen \. Adams, at Highlands, at
whose house Jennie last worked; Nine. c.
c. Goodrich. female physician, La Grange
street, who is an allo ged abortionist DR.
kimball of the same house, charged with be-
ing one of the principal accessories mother
and daughter, names not given, living at
Somcrville, at whose house Jennie is said to
have died, but who are supposed guiltless of
any criminal interest in the share they took.
1t appears they were nurses to Jennie, at
Someryille.
The facts as related by them, and corrobo-
rated by other testimony, are that on the 18th
of Feb last. when the Clarke girl left her
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TORNADO.
Pittsfeld, Massachusetts,, Experiences
Great Damage.
Loss Of Life and Property.

PIrrsrirLD. July lG. At $50 o'clock this
afternoon tornado from the southwest struck
the southern suburbs of this place. Two
persons were killed and three or four wound
ed some fatally. Buildings were unroofed
and blown down. hundreds Of trees leveled
and fully Sl5.000 to $50. 900 damage done.
1t first struck the Kellogg place, in western
part of town. occupied by Thomas Payne.
Walls of the kitchen part of house were blown
in, barn completely demolished, wagons
smashed and hay blown away.
Following along the valley to the southeast
it levelled hundreds of magnificent trees.
Bridget Gates house was unrooted and barn
demolished. Inmates escaped unframed.
Pomcroy's factory was unroofed surround
ing tenements damaged and building known
rs "Tanncry' blown to pieces. Matthew
Collins, 10 years old. was crushed beneath
the debris. His brother had both arms and
jaw broken. An old man named Wathern
was very severely injured.
Wind tore across fields, levellng fences,
orchards and crops. Redfcld House was
partly unroofed. Geo. NJ. Wentworth's
house was lifted from its foundation, turned
around and carried two rods. Other houses
in vicinity lost chimncys, piazzas etc. Tay-
lor Place, fine brick house surrounded by
stately trees, was entirely unrooted, trees all
broken or torn up by t he roots. Opposite
rcsidence-Ilon. J. n. Duhham's-was I'M
rooted, conservatory ruined and barns pros
tratcd.
\ falling tree struck the horse of Mr..
Beckwith of Stockbridge, who with his son
was driving into Mr.. Paync's yard to escape
the storm. \ frightened horse overturned a
wagon on Mrs. Beckwith, killing her instant
~. Storm next levclled the orchard on the
Willis place, tore up trees around kcrno-
chan's summer residence, demolished iron
bridge across Housatonic river and blew two
large barns to pieces.
Gleason's slaughter house was next tum-
bled into ruins. Storm rushed across the
valley, lcvelling all in its way, and struck at
last on west side of Washington mountain,
where six barns were destroyed, two houses
partly blown down and all farm fences level
ed. Track of tornado was 60 rods wide.
Immense damage in other places in State
One man killed at w Worcester.
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Aoral amn State Minus.
Thursday, July IT, 1879.

Stcatnan the ministerial fraud, occupies
his time mt the PCnobscot Jail, in Bangor, in
reading. He convcrses freely with visitors,
and is ever ready to give his side of the story.
For a man whose guilt IS apparently so clear,
he is the most confident person in the COM
him that he proposes to show conclusively
that one of the witnesses who testified against
him in the preliminary trial is a perjurer;
and furthermore, that he proposes to prose-
cute the man for perjury. He continues to
deny that he ever had wife in the Provinces
Steadman is very quiet in Jail. and gives his
keepers no trouble whatever. He is allowed
the freedom of the corridors during the day
time
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Herbert NJ. Heath, Esq, addressed tile re-
publicans of Wayne last evening in RESPONSE
an earnest invitation of several leading citi-
zens. Last week he received a challenge
from the grccnbackcrs proposing joint dis
cussion, and asking ii he would consent to
one. Mr.. Heath promptly answered, with
pleasure. Name your man, :" Yesterday he
received word that the braggart greenbacker
had deciiaed. How much longer will these
lusty braggarts continue to howl that no re-
publican dares to meet them in joint discus
sion? Why didn't you come to time, gentle
men? Where was the fluent Crooker, the
Tecumseh of America? Where was Ian
caster, the traducer of brave soldiers? Where
was Pierce, the ground and lofty tumbler?
Where was Black, Capt CD Black the hero
of New Hampshire? Gentlemen. why didn't
you come?
There is one convert to greenbacksm in
West Waterville-a crazy man.
Mr. Charles Knowlton, who took charge
of the remains of Rev. Mr.. Curtis, under
the direction of the Lodge of Masons to
which Mr.. Curtis belonged, says that when
he arrived at Sterling, Mr.. Curtis's home,
the body was in fine state of preservation,
and the body looked more natural than when
it left here.
Gov. Garcelon recently made an official
visit to the Penobscot tribe of Indians ut Old
town. They were received by Uncle Sam
uers peaceful warriors with the booming of
cannon and display of bunting on all their
principal building They were escorted by
the braves to all the places of interest on the
Island, among which was the school under
the supervision of the Sisters of Charity
The Governor was much pleased with this
institution of learning and the visible prog
ress made under the instruction of the Sis
tiers. The only thing lacking. to make the
occasion entirely complete. was the presence
Of the Governor. staff in war paint
The dyeing business of Mons. Barber has
increased wonderfully since his residence in
this city, and the thorough establishment of
his works here. Garments solcd or abused
in any way are carried to his establishment
and by the application of his art they come
forth bright and fresh n from the mint Of the
manufacturer. His trade extends to all parts
of the State; and the fact that he is liberal
advertiser proves that he is familiar with the
primary principles Of successful business
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IOWA.
Crops.

DrBrQrE, July IL. .Despatches from Al
different points in northern Iowa, upon the
condition of the crops in that State, say that
the chinch bug and excessive heat have done
considerable injury to wheat but it has gen
orally ontgrown further harm. The damage
by grasshoppers in northwestern Iowa is
ovcrcstimatcd. Winter wheat, what little
there of it, is good, Spring wheat, average,
Barley, oats and flax, good corn was never
so forward and promising. Weather is grow
ing more favorable for unripe wheat.
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Mr.. Reed Nichols. who was ut his cottage
on Squirrel Island. reports seeing fin back
whale, judged to be forty feet long, Off to the
eastward of the Island. Mr.. Aud, of the
i.land, says he frequently see whales, and
bat a short time ago there was near the island
n school of six nf these monsters. Hon. j.
i. Ham was sailing with party Monday
when II whale came up only Il little distance
from the boat, II little too near for the nerves
of some of the sailing party. The whale
seemed to be fitty or eighty feet long.
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MISSOURI.
Strike.

Sr. LorIs, July Ii. The coopers who
struck Monday for an increase of &c a barrel
Oh -four barrels, have established an exccu-
tive committee and headquarters. They ap-
piled TO other trades unions for assistance
yesterday. 4 large body INDUCED in pro-
carrying away their tools. This is the busy
season with coopers and they are satisfied
with the effects of the strike. The surplus
stock of -four barrels is running low.
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NEW YORK.
W Gather.

New York. July Is. The thermometer at
o'clock on broadway stood at l02 degs.. the
hottest for many years. 4 brisk southwest
wind is blowing. Last night was the hottest
Of the season.
To-day has been the wnrmest for s years,
thermometer reaching l0l in shade Numer-
Gus cases of prostration.
Wheat.
Among the transactions in wheat Yesterday
was one lot of million bushels for England
ut 81 l20,00O. The sale caused prices to adj
vance two cents. Subsequently the advance
was lost.
SunstrOke.
Il sunstrokes yesterday.
Personal.
1t is stated that Minister Stoughton has re-
signed. CORTLAND Parke of New Jersey is
offered the mission.
The State Attorney General Is of the opin-
ion that the same penalties now are in force,
and will remain rs formerly under the new
law.
Arrested.
+. J. Howard of Portland, Me-, was ar
rested for burglary last night.
Robbery.
:. s. Norton. a professor attached to the
Woodruff expedition, Was knocked down and
robbed in Spring street, this morning.
Fire.
BrrrALO, July l6. A disastrous coniagra-
ton this morning ut Pitts agricultural works
entirely destroyed that immense establish
mcnt. with the exception of the storehOusc,
containing finished machinery, and Office
building. Loss $4,000.
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CALIFORNIA.
PedestrianIsm.

SAN Francisco, July l6. The walk was
concluded at | o'clock last night. in the
presence Of 10000 people. Edwards made
81 miles, winning the belt and 81 900 Me-
lntire, 364 miles, winning $50; Bowden,
357 miles, winning $500; Callahan, 34s miles
winning $3.50. There were eight other con-
te tants.
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Wisconsin Greenbackers.
GEORGIA..
Weather..

Augusta, July l6. There has been no
rain in this section to do any good to crops
for two months. Corn in MANY places is lit
orally burned up, and will not average one
fourth crop, Cotton is very much behind.
1t is very small yet, but truiting well for the
size of the stalk. This has been the hottest
since 80
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New York stock Market.
Boston Stock List.
California Mining StOcks.

SAN FRANCISCO, July i6.
e following are the closing official prices Of min.
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Condensed TELEGRAMS.

Steamer Key West has reached Yankton.
from Bismarck, and reports furious storm
of wind and rain at Fort Randall yesterday
morning.
CINCINNATI, July 10. One death from heat
yesterday.
CHICAGO, July lG. A delegation of cabi-
net makers will go to Grand Rapids, Mich
tomorrow, to discuss questions of work and
wages.
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YELLOW FEVER.

New ToRK, July lG Steamers from Vera
Cruz and Havana each brought yellow fever
case.
Patrick Higgins was taken suddenly i'll in
Brooklyn. Physicians doubt whether it is
yellow fever
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Court Matters.

KANSAS CITY, July l6. The Western
Union Telegraph Company filed an injunc-
ton petition, yesterday, against the st. Louis
Cansas City & Northern railroad, to stop the
erection of new telegraph line. Judge
Thayer refused to grant injunction till defts
had time to appear.
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS,
Democratic Convention.

HARRisBrRG, July lG. The democratic
convention for nomination of State treas
urer, met to-day.
Hon. II. II. Coffrath was made permanent
chairman. On assuming the chair he said
"No military interference should be tolerated
by freemen, and no deputy or special mar
shall shall be appointed and paid by the
United States government. With these SEN
timents as watchwords, victory is assured be-
yond' shades Of doubt
Resolutions renew VOWS of fidelity to the
fundamental principles proclaimed and prac-
ticed by the illustrious men who settled free
institutions and founded the democratic par
ty to protect and preserve them; uphold the
State rights doctrines maintain that the mill
tary are and should be subordinate to the
civil power; DENY the right of the federal adj
ministration to keep at public expense a
standing army for political purposes; favor a
free ballot and dsclaim against presence OF
troops and hreling officials at the polls de-
claring President Hayes merely the represen-
tative Of a conspiracy; dcnouncng hi, exer-
else of the veto power rs an insult and me-
mace to the country; favor constitutional cur
rency. gold, silver, and paper convertible in
to coin; opposing system OF subsidies by
the general government; expressing sympa-
thy and promise protection of the rights of
the workingman.
ID. g. Barr was then nominated by accla-
nation for State Treasurer.
Adjourned sine die.
Wisconsin Greenbackers.
WATERFOWL, July IL. The National
greenback party held its annual convention
here Tuesday and nominated a full ticket.
with Col. May for Governor. No German
name was on the ticket. though claiming rep
rcsentation. The convention was large and
enthusiastic. The platform was essentially
that adopted two wears ago.
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EST VIRGINIA.


WHEELING, July Is. The 3 mile single
scull race for 81 900, arranged between Geo
Weisgartcr of the Brown Boat Club and st.
Louis Felsing of the Nail City Boat Club,
comes of here August 9th or September
10Th
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BASE BALL.

At Cleveland, Ohio Clevelands 10, SYRIA
cuses |.
At Buffalo, New York-Bostons 5, Bufa-
los :.
At Chicago, illinois--Chicagos 4, Troy
Citys q.
At Cincinnati, O.-Cincinnatis 3, Provi-
dences D.
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Beet Sugar.

CoATICooK, July l6. A meeting is to be
held tomorrow, to consider the project of
building beet sugar factory. Beet sugar is
gradually making its way into all markets,
and some enthusiastic people expect to see
the production of caue sugar abandoned.
Coaticook is the centre of a large agricutu-
raj district, thought to be well adapted for
the growth of the sugar beet, and the Maine
experiment is regarded as having demon
strated the fact that the manufacture of beet
sugar may be probably undertaken here
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Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States
local rains followedby cooler clear weather.
Winds shifting from northerly TO westerly
with rising barometer.
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MARYLAND.
Murder.

BALTIMORE, July lG. The body of Allen
ID. Hutchinson was found in Il deserted
house, in the suburbs, with a pistol near it.
1t is thought he was murdered.
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There are six regularly organized mining
companies, with an aggregate capital of two
and one quarter millions of dollars, now at
work in Bluehill
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BY TELEG GRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms. to the Daily
Kcnnebcc Journal.
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

Blown Down.
SANFORD, July lG. In the gale of Tues
day night, the new house standing on the
pling at Springvale, owned by G. II. Ogden,
was blown down and totally wrecked.
Fires.
NEWPORT, July 10. During the shower
Tuesday night, the buildings Of Henry Hard
ing of Etna, were struck and burned to the
ground, with % tons Of hay, three cows, two
hogs, furniture aud provisions loss - 900,
Insured 81 800.
Drowned.
CALAIS, July lf. John Welch, aged u
years, son of Michael Welch was drowned
this afternoon, while bathing.
Bank Matters.
BIDDEroRp, July lG. After a partial ex-
animation, examiner Joseph Ttcomb re-
ports that all notes, bonds and securities
called for by the books of the Biddeford Saw
ings Bank, except so, an error of lons stand
ing, are found in the safety vaults at Port
land, and that the cash required to balance
the books is on hand. A valuation of secur-
will be made soon.
MoxMot TIT, July lG. The building owned
by n Benncr and used AS II mandatory of
patent carriage jacks, was burncda last night
together with 81 200 worth of manufactured
stock, tools, etc. The loss on the building
is small. Stock insured for S 900 building
500. The fire is supposed to have been in
cendiary.
Drowned.
BANGOR, July 16. Edward Folsom was
drowned at Oldtown this afternoon while
bathing.
An Outrage.
A woman was found this afternoon in an
unoccuped house at Upper Saltwater,
bound. gagged and Unconscious. 1t proved to
be Mrs Adelne Sherman, who left home at
I o'clock and is supposed to have taken
refuge in the house during the heavy shower,
and was surprised by tramp and outraged.
She was nearly dead when found and is yet
Unconscious. 1t caused great eXsitement and
the authorities are using every means to find
the uerpetrator