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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-09


Ar at Havana ID INST, brig Ernest, Lunt, Phila-
delphia.
Ar at Cardepas 9th. harque q burnham, from
Portland brig Acelia Thurlow, Cardiff: elizabeth
*iDsow locke, Ner Vork, scbs q Bryant, from
st Thomas; Cumberland, Portland; 29th brig H b
CIeave-. Philadelphia
sid 29 b sch Ruth Darling. for North of Hatteras
3Otb, Maud aud Wm Slater. do; Maggie N Rivers,
LIST, brig George W Chase, Clark, do; sch Sadie
Wicutr, do.
ar at Maianzas let inst, brigs Merriwa New York
lie HougbtoD, Portland.
Sid 30tb tatque Aretta. North of Hatteras brig
5 V Nichols, DO .ch Daisy Parknurst do; LIST init
,r,ss A0elia McLoon, do. I'd AGA L. While, phila
deiphia; d Jennings, North OF Hatteras; ech Only
Son do
Ar a, Sagua 27ih sch Quoddy, Calais; 2Sth barque
John Rothman, New York; 10th, sch Elva Pet
tengill York, Portland.
Sid I'd inst, oarQue lose e More. for New York.
SD i'm Clenfuegos 10Th, barque Harriet jackson,
Bacon New sorB.
ar Al St Jago 9th. sch Addie M Bird, Portland.
Cid at Caibarien 18th, barque Am Lioyds. Boston
3Oth, brig TeDeIiffe, do; sch A Richardson do.
SID I'm Liverpool 9th, ship Guardian Tor United
States.
ear at Delaware Breakwater stb, sch E Drum
mond, Havana.
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EUROPE.
Parole Wins Another Victor,

Parole Wins Another Victory
LONDON, May g. LorIllard's Parole has retrieved
his loss Of the for the Chester Trades Cup yes
terday by winning that for the great Chester Handi
cap stakes today, the last OF the Chester meeting
Dupplin's tour-years-od chestnut geding Refer,
who the for the Chester Trades Cup, got in
second, and Leagn's four-years.old colt Sir Joseph
third. There were eight starters. Parole carried
1874 pounds, Reefer lis pounds and Sir Joseph 11s
pounds. The distance was nearly one mile and a
quarter, and the race for old and up
wards.
Desperate Condition of Alters in Russia.
Bucharest correspondent says: Private ac-
counts from Russia report the situation all over that
country as being beyond description. The tendency
of the socaed repressive measures is towards revo-
luton rather than peace, the present annoyance
and outrageous oppression of ali classes are rapidly
Spreading feeling that anything is preferable to the
existing state of thiugs."
Bismarck Sharply Auackt in the Reich
BERLIN, May SIN the tariff debate in the Reich
stag Lasker accused Bismarck OF fomenting agrarau
agitation. An angry scene ensued when Bismarck
declared the deputies uld mutually respect the
laws OF poitepess. He said he merely wished to re-
store the Zolverein and must remodel the railway
good tariff which was unduly favorable to foreign
products. He adhered to the whole Of his pro-
gramme.
The President of the cha Der ruled tn at Laskels
attack on Bismarck was severe but not insulting.
Bismarck refused to relract his remarks and left
the House.
More Arrests Of Nihilists.
1t Is stated tbgt Nihist printing press has been
discovered at the office of the minister OF public in
struc'iou at St. Petersburg. Eight officials have
been arrested.
For, Ign Notes
At the billiard tournament in Paris Wednesday
Maurice DAILY defeated GARNER, GOV to S92
Minister Say has informed the budget committee
that the receipts for the fret four months of 1879
have exceeded the estimates by $4,000 600 francs
The Committee considered that the revenue could
safely be anticipated to equal that of exhibition
year.
The Khedve's embassy at Copstantnople saws a
comp omise has been effected with France and Eng
land.
has published the Cars proclamation promising
strict compliance with the treaty of Berlin.
A semi official statement denies the rumors of the
Cars intended abdication.
Col Laurie Conservative, has been elected to Par.
lament from Canterbury.
Ciicums ances seem to indicate that the Turks
have completely espousrd the views of Rus ia in re-
CORD 10 eastern Roumelia, and that the turkish
troops will remain out-i,e, leaving assurance of
tranquility and consequent reestablishment of Turk
ish authority to Russia. -
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FRIDAY MORNING. NAY 8.
THE NEWS IN A NUTsaELL.

The motions for new trial In the case OF
PRESCOTT, the murderer of Harry Williams,
have been overruled, and he will be sentenced
ct this term of court.
The Dexter Savings bank directors think
they have found more false entities 10 the books
of the murdered treasurer, Barron.
The Chicago Communists announce general
strike all over the country for the 5sh of July
In favor OF eight hours for days work. ...
The California Constitution is carried, the
farmers voting almost soiidly 10 its favor.
The Cheshirs stakes were woa by Parole
yeste rday.
Indian G NM ssioner HAyt was arraigned
yesterday and bail d 10 $4,000.
The Amer of Afehanistan has arrived at
the British mp aud opeoed negotiations.
The repressve measures adopted by the Ru g.
sian government appears to be stimulating the
revolutionary sentiment. More Nihilist al.
rests bavs been made at St. Petersburg.
In the Senate yesterday bill authorizing the
enlistment of $50 boys for the navy passed
also bill for the employment of three ad-
ditional assistant librarians The bill to pre-.
vent military interference at elrcfious was dis
cussrd, Mt. Morgan speaking in its favor. In
The House the eight hour bill was defeat. d
and the silver bill Was discussed without
action
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MINOR TELEGRAms

Warren Sn ith of Halifax and Evan Morris of
Pitt burg will row three mile race at Silver Lake
July for $500 a side.
Medical experts declare Booths assassin insane
The cricket match in New York yesterday re-
suited in 253 runs for the English to 100 for the
Americans.
Inc second DAY OF the woman's suffrage conven-
ton was occupied with long reports and reviews
Three dwellings and three barns in West Rutland
were burned last night. Loss $4,000.
A negro has been arres ed at Oswepo for flo mur-
der OF Mary Traver, an old lady reported burned
to death some lime since.
The National Board of Health has adjourned n
meet in Nashville in October.
American Medical Association has adopte5 tbo
metric system.
Ex-senator Cornish Of New Jersey has been found
guilty of embezzlins $4,000.
Advices received by the Indian bureau indicate
that the raid into Indian Territory is about over.
The pennsylvania Senate has adopted the House
resolution to appoint committee to receive Cen.
Grant at San Francisco.
Atlantic Fire Insurance Co. of B1ooklsn has closed
up.
In difficulty at vaughan's Station. Durant
Miss. James W. Rickett shot and killed B. O. Re,l
Both are prominent citizens.
In the Chicago custom house case Yesterday Judge
Dyer oVerruled the motion to quash the Indictment
and also motion for bill of particulars.
The liabilities of Whittemore, Peet. Post & Co...
are S9350oo. =" -
* Everything is quiet at the Brazil, Ind coal MINIS.
but trouble is feared to-day.
A large fire broke out in Portsmouth, N. H., in
the rear III the old Franklin House, about half past
1our Yesterday morning, and swep, the square on
Contiess street from Fleet to Vaughn Streets Six
Teen place of business were destroyed.
jackson s. Schultz was married at Newport yes
terday to Mrs. Mary Fay Wells, daughter of Rev,
DR.. Fay.
Schooner John N. Hancock of Boston, from Port
land which arrived at Havana the 2 st is upsea-
worthy ami will be condemned and : Id.
"R d. Leary bas not yet been caught. His wife is
in custody
Wallace R. Darble, formerly agent at Buffalo of
the society for the prevention Of cruelty to children.
has been sentenced to twelve years imprisonment
for rape.
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THE DEXTER BANK.
Another Raid on Treasurer Bar
ron.
More False Entries Alleged.

DEXTER, May s.-Among the new discoveries of
the savings bank officers in Mr.. Barrons business
ions are the following: They found on the
bank books under date of October 20, 1877, two
charges of money paid, viz: $500 to Mrs. Crafts Of
Dover, Me, on her deposit account and 81 0 to
David R. Straw, Esq, of Guilford, Me loan on
real estate They found under date of November 70,
1871 credits of money received from the parties
to The same amounts as charged above. The regular
November examination by the bank examiner in
teryened between these dates Discovering that no
such enries we're made by Mr. Barron on the de-
post book held by Mrs. Crafts, the banA officials
we're moved to investigate They now have the aft
davit of Mrs Crafts that she drew no money and
paid none the dates named, and the affidavit of
Straw that he never borrowed from or paid money
to the Dexter savings bank on the dates canned or
any other II is ascertain that these fictitious
charge and credits were made by Mr.. Barron to
tide the back over the November examination, the
same in connection with which the alleged false oath
/ was made.
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DEPARTURES oF sTRAmsasPs
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.


Thursday, May 8.
ARRIVED
Steamer City of Portland, Pike, Boston for East
port and st John. NIB.
Sch Mary AmsGeD, Baker, New York-coal to
Maine Central RH.
Sch Louisa frances, 1horndike, Rockland-lime to
G A Morse 8 Co.
Sch Caroline Krischer, Devereux, Roekport-lime
to W Tolman.
Sch Arrival, Farnum, Boothbay.
Sch Sultana, Eastman Harpswe1
CLEARED
Steamship Chesapeake, MaDgum, New York =
Henry Fox.
Barque Ella, Matthews. Buepos Ayres-R Lewis
g. Co. -
Brig Nancy Ross, (Br) Whittier. Annapolis, MS
Chase, Leavitt q Co
Brig Mary; Haskell, Basket. Rockland-master.
Scu Alfred W Fisk, Kelley, Kennebec, TO load tor
PHILADELPHIA NicSerson & Son.
Sch May helle, Snow, sehgwick-S Thaxter.
Sch Jerusha Baker, Chase. East Machias-Nath'l
Base
Sch Exact Kimball. No Boothbay-Nath'l Blake.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.

East Maine Methodist Conference.
DOVER, May --Iu the East Maine Methodist
conference o-day, communication from Dr. Rust
freedmen's aid was read and referre to COM
mtfee.
II was yo'ed 10 request the Bishop 10 appoint the
conference for the last week 10 Day. S Gerry OF
tho Penobscvt Free Baptist yeari, meeting was in
troduced and presented by the Bishop. with greet
ings from thai body. j R. Baker Josiah Bean,
Seiden Wentworth were located by request The
nexL conference will be will the Union ST. Church Of
Bangor.
This afternoon the anniversary of the
Preachers Aid Society, s. H. Beale, presiding. Ad-
dres es were made by Rev. Messrs Hudson, Church,
Browa of Or mo and others
In the evening the anniversary of the Board of
Church Ex' enson was ob,ervei, A. Prince presi-
ding
Fire in Dresden.
RICHMOND, nay s.-rBe hJuse. ell, two baros and
out buildings owned and occupied by Barker Perry
Of Dfes zen Neck was burned TO the e oun1 at 2
O'Clock this morning, together with the furniture Is
tons Of hay, farming utensils, &c The family mar
rowly escaped W tn their ves L s. $4000 insured
for $4,000. Defective fiue is the supposed cause.
Death Of an Old shi pmassr
THoMAsr N, Mays Capt. Oliver Jordan, an
aged am respected retired master ariner died this
morning at nearly 30 years OF age.
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THE DOMINION.
The Canada pseiac strikers.

OTTAWA, May 8.-Mr. Viii ehead, the Canada
Pacific raroad contractor. telegraphed to the agent
at section Is to pay all he men sike and dismiss
them. He intends to employ another batch of men,
at a uniform price, but less than that demanded by
the strikers.
special from Cross Lake gives different version
1t says that the men are marching in procession with
the Union Jack and red flag Of the Communists.
Superintendent Chas Whitehead asked their wants.
They demanded ~ day for all bands, board at 81
per week and no doctors fees the men being charg-
ed 5ocents per month each for medical attendance
They threatened to prevent all work till these de-
mands were compiled with.
so Tar all is quiet as the strikers have not met with
any resistance but it is evident they are anxious
destroy property. No Telegraph from Cross Lake
has been received since Tuesday night.
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At Calcutta April 4, ships Tam O'Shanter. Sonic
for New York: Tbrasher. Bosworth for Falmoutb.
Harvester. Bosworth, for London; baroue Chaineta'
ChadbouIne, from New York.
Ar at Elslnore 9Th, ship Lydia Skolfeld. Miller
New Orleans. S
Sid fm Cardiff 7th inst. ship Nancy Pendleton
PendletOn, Coquimoo; Undaunted, Dinsmore. for
Yokohama. -'
Ar at Liverpool 9Th inst barque Bengal. Lorinp.
New Orleans.
at Nanairo April %. ship W Libby, Raven, for
San Francisco. -'
At antigua April 10. sch Silver Heels, Milan, for
Baracoa, ready. vs.
sid ton Trinidad April 25, brig Fidela, Davis, for
Boston.
--latest by European steamers.
Cid at Akyab Men IT, Normandy Turkey, Jsff, a;
Oath, Genevieve StrcklaI d. Sleeves, Channel.
Sid TIM Barcelona Apl %, Eaw Gushing, Bickmore
MatanZas.
Sid TN bombay Apl 5, H McGvery, Blake for
Havre.
Ar at Brinlipatan Mch 2s Bertha, Cricket, from
Bombay.
Ar at Calcutta April ~, Chalmette, Chadbourpe
New York.
Sid Apl2. Wakefield, Carver, Boston.
SPOKEN.
April d. off st Cathsrine's Point barque Jon a
than Chase, from Huou Island for Hamburg
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FLOUR
Ora
I'LL
Grand Trunk Elevator.

The following is statement of Grain at the Crane
Trunk Elevator MAYS.
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FINANCIAL AND CON MERCIAL

P"rtIsud Daily Wholesale w srsei.
THURSDAY, May S.-The market for Flour is very
active and 6rmer. and an advance is asked. The
higher prices are due to the continued advance of
Wnesi IN all tn principal grain cities Of the West.
Corn and Oats are also tending upward ana in good
demand In fruit there is no material change except
a sight decline in Bananas Provisions steady: Bel
is firm at the recent advance. Tobacco j, lower.
Sugars steady at SIC for granulated and 71c for
Extra c. Oil is quoted at 1s3c for Lgonia, ice for
Kerosene and lie for Petroleum.
Reports from one hundred counties in Ohio and
IsdiaDa make very favorable showing in Grain.
The acreage Of Wheat larger by perhaps 10 per
cent. than last year, and the crop is looking spen-
did. general crop re. ort from 100 stations along
the entire length OF The Wabash Railway shows an
increased acreage of Wheat aud is gene ally looking
very fine. The prospective acreage of Corn will be
FULLY up 10 lasr year.
The following are to-day quotations of Flour,
md Eruit
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iFRoM OUR CORREsPLNDENT.l
CRANBERRY ISLES. Nav 3d-Ar, schs Relief,
holmes, and Baker bunker. Boston.
May 6-Sld sch RoZela Stanley, -.
Sid previous sch Neptune. Bunker Grand Menan
Brig Mct1ilvery, recently wrecked Bakers
Island, had but recently been purchased by Boston
parties and was uninsured. Cargo insured. This
was Capt Herds first trip.
JONEsPORT-sld %, sch Peace. Alley, Portland;
Majestic Sawyer, Vinalnaven and do.
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SOCIALIST THREATS.
A General Strike Impending in
July.
A Declaration of COHsresSma N
NIurch Explained.

CHICAGO May s.-Socialist leaders assert that they
with the trades unions have organized strike to be
gin july 5th, TO be general throughout the country.
1t will demand the universal adoption of the eight
hour law and will settle the matter Of wages after
tue demands on that point are acceded to- This
strike has been decided on in their privy councils
but is secret. Their purpose is political and the
purpose of the orkmen is to secure better wages
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WASHINGTON
Rleuro.Pneumoniu

WASHINGTON, May S.-The House committee on
agriculture failed to reach any conclusion regarding
the report in reference to pleuro- pneumonia.
The Iadian Territory Settlers.
All necessary distribution OF troops has been made
to prevent further immigration into Indian Terri
tory and for the removal OF such settlers as ma,
have crossed the frontier.
The Electoral Count Bill
House committee on the ascert ainment and declar.
alton OF the vote for President and Vice Presdsnt
are In favor Of new measure introduced by Mr.
Londsbury.
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European Markets.

LONDON. May S-12.30 P. M.-Censols at SO 9-16 for
money and account.
LONDON, May S-12.3n P. M.-American securities
United States bonds 67s at O4; new 5's 1857 new
49's, 1853; Erie Zsa
LONDON May $500 P. M.-Ccnsols at 9S Ills for
money and account.
LIVERPOOL, Nav s-12-3O P. M.-Cotton market
shade easier; Upland at l5-16d; OIleans Z; sales
TO- 100 bales including 1000 for speculation and ex-
port. Re eipts 800, including 1900 American.
Flour at Sc q 10: WmLel Whea, at a 8; dc
sprDe at a 8; California averages at SS@91i
club 9 @94 'orI al "a Peas 65. Provisions
&c Pork at az g. Beef at "a s. Bacon at % "a 26
Lard at 80. Cheese at Al. TaDOw.at IS. At London
taow So 6.
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THE AFGHAN WAR.
The Ameer Meets the British.

SIMLA, May S-The Amer oil Afghanlstan ar
rived at Gundamuk today. He was met at the
frontier by Major Cavagnari and detachment of
the Tenth Hussars and guides The British troops
lined the route to the camp two and half miles
distant. Gen. Browne and staff received the Amer
at the end Of the line when salute of p guns were
fired The Ameer has announced his arrival to the
Viceroy of India and announc d his desire for the
establishment of friendly relations.
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CaIifo- nj. Mining stock.
Chicago Caffle lIarhef

CHICAGO. May 8-Hogs-receipts $4,000 head
shipments $500 bead; market closed strong with al
sold; mixed packing at 8 80 "a 5p light at s so a
3 Sd; few fancy 3 60; choice heavy IS @365
Cattie-receipts 400 head; shipments 300 head
Shipping firm at 20 q 90; lot fancy for export
B 25;butcbers rlow; yards well cleared of stock!
Sbeep-receipts 400 head shipment 64O marke,
sold at so. ' W.
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DOMESTIC PORTS.

NEW ORLEANS-Cld Sd, sch A Emerson, En-
WILMINGTON, NC-Cld 7th sch Mary Oliver
| NORFOLK-Ar 7th, barque Granada, Hodgdon
Fall River: sco Parepa, Packard, New York.
| Niphon, Reite, Qate Prebe) Rio Janeiro.
Passed in 7h sch Stephen Harding, Harding, from
| Matanzas tor baltimore.
BALTlMoRE-Cld 7th. grig Jos Clark, Stahl, fol-
| PHiLADELPHIA-Ar 9Th, steamer Berks, Pen
| dleton Portland.
| Cid 18th, .cb Lamoine Leach Boston,
Sid I'm DeH1Hare Breakwater 9Th, ship Sintram
| Woodslde, tor San Francisco; sch Ada Whitney
Also sailed, briggs Lahaina, for Cardenas; Kaluna
NEW YORK Ar 9TH, sch Walter M Young
Thompson, Miragoane II days; w Thomas, Mari.
ner Windsor. Ms.
Old 18th, oaraue Investigator, Carver, Cadiz; sch
Albert W Smith, LoIing, Perth Amboy
Passed through He'll Gate 7th, barQue Nineveb
WymaL. from New York tor Portland; scbs Sea Bird
Mullen from Elizabethport fo' Portland; q l. Eaton
from Weehawken for Newburyport Olive Branch
do tor Boston, Ruth HodgdoD Rondout for New.
buryport; Damon, Elizabeth port for Bangor; Lizzie
Raymond, do for somerset; Victor, Port johnson for
Machias; M Varney. do for Providence; Tabmi-
PROvIDENCE-Ar Ill., scbs Nettie Dobbip,
Falsingham. Calais; VIM Cargill. Rich. Calais via
SID 7tb, schs Pushaw, Alley and Mail. Merrill, for
wIoKFoRD-Ar 9Th sch j Ames. Rich, Port
PAWTUcKET-Ar 18th, sch Northern Light. Harp
err alais.
NEWPORT-Ar 9th. scb Ariel. Candage, Bluehill
for Fail River. (aDd sailed 7th)
NEW BEDFORD-Ar 9th. sch Palladium Ryder,
Cohas,et for New Work.
VINEYARD-HAVEN-A Ar 9Th, sch s G Smith,
Banks So Gardiner tor Alexandria; MedfoId Low
ell, Belfast for bai'more
Sid. scbs Reuben Eastman. John Douglass, Carrie
Walker Henry Adelbert. Martha Weeks. John G
Ferris Martha Nickes, Ella M Storer Satilla, SamI
Fish Maggie Bell, Jas Ponder, and olhers.
EOSTON-Ar 7th schs George Gilman. Randall,
Machias; M A Heyer, Crockett, Winterport.
Ar 9Th, scbs M A Wiley. Burns, Hoooken; Mary
App, Weeks. Calais; Hattie, Smith, Eastport; Age.
Nora, Hutchins and Senator, Bonsey, Ellsworth;
Panama, Moon, and Geo Upton. Keefe. do; War
rem. Eaton, and H Harvey, Blake: Sullivan; Tan
gent Thurstop. and Red Rover, Alley, Franklin;
j Wallace. Yerrill, Newcastle; Albus, Hodgdon,
do Ariosso. Elvell. and Atlanta. Bradbury Rock.
land Benz Prince. Knight, Rockpert; Tiaro, Har-
rington. Westport; henry A. Wade, waldoboro;
Sarah Wright and j S Lane Eaton. Bath
Cid Sih scps Sarah Reed, Guptill, for Musquash;
Pei,o. Kelley, Shulee, Ms; Lizzie dupti smith, for
NEWBURYPoRT - Sid 9Th, sch Kate Foster,
Brown, Miilbridge.
CALAIS-Ar I'd, sch Clara Dinsmore. Chase, Port.
land. (and sailed Sd for Lubec)
Ar 5th sch Hudson. Coleman, Portland,
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MONTREAL, May S-Dunbar Brown, late collector
of internal Revenue, and Jean Paquette,
defaulting cashier Of the Bochalaga bank, were
sentenced to five years each in the penilentia,y for
embezzlement.
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The repair shops of the Troy & Boston Railway at
Troy were burned yesterday mornng loss $50 OOo.
1t is supposed that the fire was set by the striking
workmen discharged Wednesday.
A deputation of the 'longshoremen at New York
waited on the mayor, but the latter said he could do
nothing.
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The Natio al Co,ored Co,-.,,;.,

NASHVILLE way SIN the National colored con-
fen,lon mo't OF the day was spent in presenting
u'on. RESOLUTIONS were adopred accepting the
senas Dy aeo. Butler OF 10000 acres of land and by
lack Chandler OF homes for 100 families :.
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secre,ary sbfrmau,s Ohio ,rrip

Secretary Shtrman's Ohio Trip
COLUMBUS, May S:-Se'Tetary Sherman called on
the State officers and was presented to the members
of both houses of the assembly, each house taking
recess for the purpose He lett for Washington at
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NEW YORK.
"Red Lcary sill at Lnrge.

AAcu AcsAry StIlA at LHfSC.
NEW YORK, May Q up to midnight all efforts to
recapture ''Red' Leary have been unsuccessful The
city and vicinity is being secured by the ablest
detectives. Private de ectives are securing the
country. The sheriff has issued reward OF $1,000,
"deador alive"
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SAN FRANCISCO, May s.-Oficial returns OF the
vote in the city give majority against the new
stituion of 1915 Returns from toe interior show its
adoption by 5000 to 10000 majority. The farmers
seem to have voted almost solidy for it.
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Andian Com uissienes Bayt Arrai ned,
New YORK, Ma s.-Ezra A. Hayt, U. ). Inoian
commissioner and pre- ident of the International
trust 70 Oh Jersey City, yesterday was indicted by
.ne grand and today arrested and arraigned be-
io,e Ja1ge Knapp OF Hu1son county court. Hayt
pleaded Dot guilty and was bailed in 5000.
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For New EnglaI
The Dwyer-ElIiot Prjze Fiyn,

ERIE, Pa May s.-The prize fight between nrvva,
and Elliot was won by Dwyer IN II rounds. Elliot he
ing very severely punished. The fight took nlacs a.
Long Point, Canada, on the same grounds ,pba,a,
Moriissey and Heenan fought in 1858. The fgbt
Lasted only 10 minutes.
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THE ZULU WAR.
Cbelmstord wau,s vrora r.,

Chelmsford Wants More Troops.
LONDON, May SIN the Commons. Stanley, Sec
rotary OF War, read dispatch from Chelmsford say
ing the garrisons at Transvaal and and Natal might
require reiniorcements and that Chelmsford also
asked for stores.