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The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
THE MURDERED CASHIER,
Letter from Mrs. Barron.
She Asks a Suspension of Public
Judgment

BANGOR, Feb. 8 Mrs. Barron, widow of the late
Treasurer of the Dexter Savings Bank. in brief let
ter to the Wbig and Courier asks the suspension of
public judgment, while desiring most thorough and
Impartial investigation. She sasB that contrary to
the usual precedence the theory seems to have been
advanced that her late husband was defaulter and
committed suicide. and that facts are yet being hunt
ed for to sustain the theory. She asks the public to
consider his character in the community where he
had lived since boy and had been actively engaged
in business, having transactions with perhaps more
individuals than any other person in town. and asks
any one OF that number to bring any accusation
Of intentional fraud his part She believes thew
Will acknowledge It, Rather than wrong another he
would himself suffer- and that all reports thus far
advanced are unsubstantiated rumors which that
community will never believe. She closes by saying:
"lf Mr.. Barron was defauter he must be shown as
such to bis executor and bondsmen and let us wait
for evidence
Cause of nr. BnrrOn's Death
BOSTON, Feb. 3-A prominent chemist of this city
says if the body of Mr. Barron was disin,erred even
now t would not be difficult to ascertain the cause
of death. He states that it is ell known fact that
poison be discovered IN the system even if the
deceased has been buried for more than one year,
statement contradictng that of the detectives And
too. says the same authority, blow sufficient to
fracture skull and death, can be administer.
ed without making upon the exte rior surface
Whether Mr.. Barron was murdered or committed
suicide therefore, could easily be settled by an
autopsy. Detectives not connected with the case
generally opne that the theory of murder is correct
judging solely from experience and perusal of the
evidence on both Sides
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
TUESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 4.
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

The heirs of John Morgan, former resident
of Portland. who died in New York immensely
rich, are to hold meeting here to-day.
The plague in Russia is assuming alarmin g
proportions and is still spreading rapidly.
The New York Custom House appointments
have been confirmed.
A serious fire ragged yesterday in Lee, Mass.
1t caught in the Cleaner printing Office and
ragged all the afternoon in the business portion
of the place. Ten stores, express Office an6
the Episcopal church were destroyed. Loss
$4,000.
In Congress tho credentials of d. W.
Voorhees, as United States Senator were pre-
sented. The New York Custom House appoint
ments were confirmed; petition was presented
by the colored people of Louisiana asking for
protection; bill to prevent the introduction of
infectious diseases into the United States.
In the House besides presenting several bills,
memorial service to Terrance J. Quinn,
Representative from New York.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
WASHINGTON.
The Potter sub.Comm ittee.

The Potter Sub q C0m m ittee,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Represeutative McMahon
says that it is utterly impossible for him to act
chairman of the Potter subcommittee in Now York.
Mr. Reed has been substituted for Mr. Cox at the
latter's request.
The New Mexico Jesnit Bill.
The Presi lent to-day signed the bill annulling the
act passed by the legislature of New Mexico, over
the Governors veto, incorporating the Jesuit fathers
of that territory.
The New Spanish Minister.
Senior Mendez Vigo the new minister from Spain
presented credentials to the President to-day and
made few remarks expressive of friendly feeling
which was reciprocated by the President.
Financial.
Subscriptions for the 4 per cents $6,975, $50.
Receipts for internal revenue for January
customs $1O,269,934
Secretary Evarts Favors Abrogation 'of
Fishery Clause.
Some of the Massachusetts Representatives, who
have conferred with Secretary Evarts within a few
days. say he thoroughly aroused in regard to abro-
eating fhe fishery clause of the Treaty of Washing.
ton, and has officially urged members of the Senate
and House Committee on Foreign Affairs to take
action, so that the necessary legislation can be
enacted to bring this about 1t is the belief of these
membsrs that action will be taken by both branches
OF Congress at this session. that official notice can
be given the British government early in March.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
xLvTH CONGREss-sECOND SESSION,
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.
The credentials of Daniel W Voorhees,, elected U.
S. Senator to fill the unexpired term of o. Morton
deceased and also bis credentials as Senator for six
years from March 4th next, were presented and re-
ferred
Several bills were introduced and referred am ong
them bill by McCreeIy, which was laid on the
table, to transfer the Indian office to the War De-
partment.
Teller presented petition of the coored people in
Louisiana, complaining that they were not protected
either in life or property that at the recent election
they were met by armed white men known IS Demo-
cratic clubs and that they were shot and not allow
ed to hold meetings. They therefore invoke the
protection of the Federal government. Referred to
select committee, OF which Teller is chairman
Harris, from the select committee on epidemic
diseases, reported bill to prevent the introduction
of contagious or infectious diseases into the United
States, and to establish bureau of public health.
Ordered printed. Recommitted to the committee.
Morrill, gave notice that tomorrow or soon there-
afer he would call up the bill to provide for taking
the tenth and subsequent censuses.
Senate at LILO p. M, on motion of Mr. Coz king,
went into executive session.
The Senate resumed he consideration Of the New
York custom house nominations in executive session,
Bayard spoke at some length in favor. Edmunds,
VOORHEES, anu otners spoke In opposition. COnkling
then made speech an hour long, reviewing the
whole case and correspondence, and showing how
every charge had been refuted Senate then voted
to confirm Edwin A, Merritt for collector 80 to a.
HOUSE.
The committee reported ought not to pass on bill
putting cider ale, &C., outside of the provision of the
prohibtory law.
Leave to Withdraw reported on bill for protec-
tion of HOLSTERS. Same proposition for secret bal
lot.
Bills were presented to facilitate the speedy deter
mnation of cases IN the Supreme Judicial Court and
requiring two-thirds vote for town to make a
loan
Passed to be Engrossed Act to amend sec of
chap 174 Revised Statutes relating to adultery; act
to amend chap. SO, Public Laws of 1877 relating 10
Industrial School for grs act relating to crimes for
mery capital act relating to the testimony of persons
accused of crime; act to amend chap. 1e, Revised
Statutes relating to ways act relating to line fences
act to amend chap. 67 Laws of 1873 relating to en-
forcement ofjudgments.
The Secretary of State informed the House that
during the past ten years the state had paid for agr.
cultural purposes, not including the Agricultural
College, the sum Of S147 So.
Committees on matters pertaining to the apportion
ment9f money were ordered to report on Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

slOnday, Feb. 8.
ARRIVED.
Steamer New Brunswick, Hall, Boston for East
port and st John. NIB.
Sch kate Wentworth, Perkins, New York via Cas-
tine for Lynn
Sch Brilliant, Wheeler. st George.
CLEARED.
Steamship Franconia, Bragg, New York,-Henry
Fox.
Brig Merriwa, Downes, Havana-Phinney & Jack
son
Brig Ysidora Rionda, Chase, Matanras Geo s
Hunt q Co.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
MINOR TELEGRAms.

Gen. Sherman arrived at Jacksonville, Fla yes-
terday, and left Immediately for st. Augustine.
Internal revenue receipts yesterday, 56,64a; Gus
toms, $6t6,575.
TT e workshop attached to the reform school at ST.
Paul, Minn., was burned Sunday. Loss $4,000.
Several large manufacturing establishments at
Troy N. Y, which have been idle for "a long time,
resumed yesterday.
B. D. BurTis accomplished the feat of walking 25
miles in four hours, twenty two minutes, including
four minutes off the track.
John Haydosk and Chas. P. Daniels of Boston
began 30 mile walking match this afternoon in
Machias Fair building for $3.50 siie. The race
finished at midnight AMI was won easily by Daniels
by two laps.
Gen. Geo. Cadwallader of Philadelphia, brother
OF the late Judge and last of five sons of Thomas
Cadwallader, died of apploplexy this afternoon aged
IS.
Gallagher defeated Senter at billiards in New
York. 600 to 523 in thirty innings. In the 2lst game
GARNER beat DAILY, 600 to twenty innings.
The nomination of Silas Burt for naval officer
was confirmed without discussion. There was
continuous executive session OF nearly seven hours,
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
KENTUCKY.
The Affairs of Greene County i'm Disorder

The Affairs of Greene County in Disorder
CINCINNATI, Feb. 3-An Elizabelhtown dispatch
says the affairs Of Greene comfy are in disorder
Some years since Greene county voted tax to aid
the construction Of the Cumberland and Ohio rail-
road bearing six per cent interest, payable emian
nualy. This interest was pail promptly up to
the last year or two but railroads were built with
in the last year. The portion OF the road graded be-
tween Lebanon and Greenburg was leased to the
Louisville and Great Southern raiload, and propo-
son is now pending to take the sense of the peope
whether the lease will be ratified. This proposition
SO aroused the people that the courts were called ON
to ajudicate the question: and Injunction was OBJ
tanned against holding the election. The more la =
less portion of the people are enraged at the laws
lays and have determined to resist the collection f
any more railroad tax. Last Mond. night the barn
of Luther Norris, Deputy Sheriff, was burned to-
gether with thousand bushels of grain and notices
were posted upon his premises TO Cease collecting
the railroad tax or leave the county, tbs stated
that the barn of C. Morris, father of Luther. was
burned ALSO courier was sent TO Gov. McCreary
with request for militia aid in collecting the tax.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
ROUMANIA,

Troops Compel the Russians to Retreat.
LONDON, Feb. IA despatch from Vienna saws
that the occupation by the Roumanians of position
near Slistria, which they claim belonging to Do
brudja, is very serious affair. The Roumanians. by
an overwhelming display Of force, compelled the
Russians to abandon the Arabic fortress on the ONT
skirts of Salistria. The Roumanian government
Saturday received information simultaneously from
St. Petersburg and from Gen. Todleben to withdraw
uediately, but formally refused, and collision is
probable.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
MAINE.
Drunken Row i'm Rockland.


Especial to the Press
RoCKLAND, Feb. 3.-This afternoon Michael
Keefe, while engaged in drunken quarrel, was shot
at bya notorious character named Robert Wi
iams. The ball just grazed Keefe's check. Both
parties were promptly arrested.
Strike in n Shoe Factory.
ITO the Associated Press.1
NORWAY, Feb. 3.-The lasters in b. F.. Spinney &
Co.'S shoe factory at this place. struck for higher
wages this afternoon.
Man Drowned.
DAMARIscoTTA, FEB. 3.-At Boothbay, Saturday,
while Isaac Sargent was pulling lobster nets, he
was drowned by the capsizing of his boat.
Fire i'm Thomasion.
RocKLAND, Feb 3.-The house and barn owned
by E. 7. Emery of South Thomaston just beyond the
city line were burned between and o'clock this
morning. Loss about $1,000: insured for SsOl. Fur
niture mostly saved; insured for $500. The fire
originated from the breaking of lantern in the
barn,
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04

FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
Sid fm Gibraltar lst inst barque Am Lloyds, for
Cuba; Alice Dyer. Crom Batavia) for United States.
ar at New York Sd, sch Helen King. Aylward,
Petit Goave; Starlight, Reed, st Domingo.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
AN INGENIOUS SWINDLE

paradise Tea'' Not PalatabIe TO Con-
necticut Druggists.
HARTFORD, Feb. IA swindle has been practiced
upon nearly every druggist in New Haven and Wa
terbury. ALI of them received orders from surround
ing towns for "Lepsic's paradise tea the goods to
be sent by express G. .. D. A day or two later an
agent for the tea called the druggists, who, Ie-
membering The orders, pationized him to greater
or less extent.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04

REMARKABLE CURE OF AN INFLAMED
tear-duct or passage to The eye without an opera
tion.-Mrs. Gibson. who has a large and ex,eDsive
confectionery and candy store at No 25 East 42d
Street, near the Grand Cent al Depot was about to
have silver tube inserted in the tear passage of her
LETT eye. The enlargement and inflammation were
very great Before submitting to The operation.
tried Dr. Giles Liniment rubbed in carefully over
the infamed duct The inf ANIMATION disappeared
the assage became clear, and was, throu It's pow
tooh the Liniment Internally, teaspoonrul three
times day, in a wine glass OF water.
feDf T,Th&w
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
FINANCIAL AND COM WI ERCEAL.
Portland pFhoIesaie Market.

MONDAY, February 3.-In Grain the market is
firm and great difficulty is experienced in the trans
portation from the west, many cars being on this
end OF the route in consequence of large amount
freight being brought here for shipment to Europe,
consequently there is not enough cars to supply the
present demand, some dealers having orders tar
back as a month which they have not been able to
fill Sugar is steady at &c for granulated and esc for
Extra c oll-Ligonia isAc, Kerosenel7c. Petroleum
12c The Produce market is rather quiet as it usu.
ally is at this season of the year, ana there is no ma
teral change except in Potatoes which have declined
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04

from 80 90c to 70 q s5c Poultry is selling at 10
12c for Chickens, 12A a 15c for Turkeys and Fowl 8
1oc. Eggs are quoted at % q 25c. Onions at 80 q
so. In Mackerel there is more inquiry and prices
firm with an advance of 81 90 in No Bays since our
last quotations, and are now quoted at sl3 q SIS.
In New York, Flour is steady; Wheat quiet; Corn
&c lower for new except for No which is steady,
old quiet; Oats without change; Pork and Lard dull
and heavy. At Chicago, Flour is steady; Wheat is
firm; Corn active and shade higher Oats shade high
err Pork aud Lard unsettled and shade higher lHogs
shade higher; Cattle firm.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04

Ar at Calcutta Jan 90. ship Eclipse, Humphrey,
Madras
Ar at Bombay prev to Jan 81, barque Xenia, Rey-
nolds, Liverpool.
Ar at Corunna prev 10 Jan 81, brig Manson, Gardi-
ner, Vigo.
Sid I'm Gibraltar Jan Is. brig Stephen Bishop Gil
key, trom Messina) for Philadelphia.
In port Jan lS, baruues Abby Bacon, Dearborn, I'm
New vork; David Babcock, Colcord. for TAnger.
Cid Queenstown goth ships John W Mari, Morse,
Antwerp: Red Gross, Rowland. Dublin.
Ar al Victoria, VI, Jan "A, ship Storm King, Reed,
Bombay via Astoria
Ar at Rio Grande Dec 10, sch Jos Farwell, Farwell
Richmond.
Sid TIM Campeachy Jan 18th, brig Lie Houghton,
Havener, Champoton,
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
ENGLAND.
Steamers Unable IN Laud

LIVERPOOL, Feb 3.-The transatlantic steamers
can neither load nor discharge cargoes on account
the dock laborers' strike. The steamers announced
for New York will however sail punctuaIlg, with or
without cargoes. Efforts are making to obtain la
borers from other places. Masters have warned
men that they are driving trade from Liverpool.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 3-12-30 P. M.-Cotton market
easier; Uplands at 5-i6d; Orleans at 5ad; sales g.
900 bales Including 800 tor speculation and export
Receipts o bales, all American.
Futures partially l32 cheaper; February at s.32;
February and March 9-32; March at 5.lS
Flour at 6 a 10 Winter Wheai at S60o. do
Spring at 10 q 8; California averages at ssS91;
club IL @94. Corn al II @48 Provisions &eZ
Porb at 43; Beef at 70; Bacon at % % 266. Lard
Talow at SO.
PARIS. Feb. 3,-Rentes 112 95.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
PRUSSIA.

Reconciliation Between the Pope and the
Gov rnment.
BERLIN, Feb. There is creditabe rnmor that
the Minister of Public Worship has proposed and
the Pope accepted scheme Of reconciliation, max
ing Prussia instead Of South Ger many the centre
gravity IN eccleaastcalaairs and detachng theses
Of Metz and strasbourg from the church of France
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Favorable Business ou,looE.

Favorable Business OutloOk.
SPRINGFIELD Feb. 2.-The executive comm ittee
Of Fine Writing Paper Makers Association announce
that affer the most strenuous exelfions they lack
the 10 per cent Of IS per cent of full production
necessary TO ensure reduction in the amount manu-
factured proposed at the last meeting of the
association. The suspension of the mills which was
to have begun Tuesday is thus obVated. The mills
are SO busy there is no necessity for further decline
in prices.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
DIED.

In this city, Feb 1. Sarah, wife OF the late Joseph
Noble aged 88 years.
Funeral service this afternoon at o'clock, from
No. So New bury street.
In Ellsworth, Jan. 1S. james e. Lunt, aged S5
years months
At Bar harbor, Jan, o. Rev. Asa Wasgatt AGED
IS years months.
>, In Mt Desert, JAN 25, Mrs. Hannah Stanley, aged
In Eastbrook Jan. %, Mrs. Elizabeth Potter aged
80 years,-wife of the late Allen Potter.
In Skuwbegan, Jan. 10, Mrs. Betsey McNeely, aged
So years 10 months
In Fairfield. JAM a. Mrs. Abhie, wife of John A.
Bradbury, aged 62 years.
In China. Jan. %, Mrs Jane Webb aged "a years.
In Wnslow. Jan. 81, Zebediah Wyman, aged "a
years months
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
Caiifo.ui. Mining Stocks.
Chicago Cattle MARKET,

CHICAGO. February 3--Hogs-receipts q, 900 head
shipments $500 head the market is fairly active
and shade higher; choice heavy packing at 60 "a
IS; light at 90 q 60; mixed at 3 a. $3.50.
CattIe-receipts 1880 head; shipments $40 head ;
market firm; shipping at 90 a 90; stockers dull
butchers steady at 40 q 8 80.
Sheep-receipts 12Oo head; market firm at 2 35 q
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04

HAVANA. Brig Me1riwa-3445 shocks and heads,
6675 hoops, 25 drums fish,
MATANZAS. Brig Ysidora Rionda-2SO5 shocks
and heads, 1853 empty casks.
LIVERPOOL ENG. Steamship Lake Champlain
26 800 wheat, 1900 do peas 21e.2 lbs butter
5751OO do bacon, 5000 do tallow, bbs tongues, 35
bbls appes 372743 lbs cheese, 40, 800 do lard 15O
head CATTLE case poultry 10 carcasses venison, 2
boots and Shoes $50 do canned bee25 packages
1narnhau6ise
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
VERMONT.
Hearing ON phair,s Petition.

Hearing ON Phair,s Petition.
RUTLAND, Feb 3.-The hearing Of the petition for
new trial in the case of Phair, sentenced 10 be
hanged for the murder of Mrs. Frieze in 1874,
began to-day before the Supreme Court Testimony
taken at the trial was read, together with new
evidence, upon which the petition is based. No
decision was arrived at.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
Fire in Lee.

Fire in Lee.
PIrTsFIELD, Feb 3-Baird's &, Marcy's blocks, in
Lee, Mass containing the principal stores, are on
fire. The fire department telegaphed here for aid,
SECOND DESPATCH.
LEE. Feb 1.-The fire today ragged from noon un-
til O'Clock and the business part Of the village ia
wiped out including ten stores, printing office, and
Episcopal church (stone edifce) The fire was dis
covered in the Cleaner printing office, and in short
time was beyond control. The hand engines could
do but little. The wind was blowing gale, and as
the buildings were wooden it was impossible to save
Them. Estimated loss $1le,OO. Insurance s61, 900,
81. Mary's College Burned.
TOPEKA, Feb. st Mary's College at st. Mary's
was burned this afternoon, loss $4,000. Furniture
mostly saved but the clothing belonging to ss board
ing students, libraries fixtures etc. were DESTROYED
The fire is supposed to have caught from defective
fue.
Fire i'm st. Paul, MINI.
ST. PAUL, Feb. ga fire at Kilkenny station todav
des royed two stores, the postofice and about ha,
the town.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
METEOROLOGICAL

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTy.FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF S1GNA1l
OFFICER, Washington. DC,
Feb. 4, Ia. M
For New England
and the Middle States westerly to southerly Winds
slightly warmer, partly cloudy weather and in the
northern portions light snow, a temporary rise in
barometer on the New England coast, and slight
changes in barometer in the Middle States.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
A Murderous Assault.

NEWPORT, Feb. g. Richmond G. Angel, farmer
of Sunapee. died this morning from the effects of
blow on the head by Henry Hayes, neighbor, who
came to his house early in the morning. quarrel
ensued, during which Hayes struck Angel with
stick of wood, he says, in self Defence Hayes as
given himself up.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
MARRIED.

In this city, Feb. by Rev. G. j. Clark. George f.
Jordan ana Miss Anna r. Norton. both of Standish.
In Rockport. Jan. VIM. Thurston OF Camden
and Mrs. Sylvia McCasn OF Penubscot.
In warren. Jan. 16, Hudson harrington and Miss
Marcia a. Hall
In Thomaston Jan. 9, W. E. Perry and Miss Angie
W. Payson.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
FRANCE.
The New lsayarnmen,

PARIS, Feb. 4 The composition of the new cabi-
net shows it is organized with the hope of securing
decided majority. The new members are L. Rayer,
Minister of Justice; De LIE Pere, Minister of Com
merce; and julie Ferry, Minister OF Education,
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04

LONDON, FEBRUARY 3-1230 P. M.-Consols at 9e3-
16 for money and account.
LONDON, February 3-12.3O P. M.-American Sc.
curites-United States bonds, Cts at 104; new SIS at
10Y; new 4s at 09; 1040s at OF; Erie 26; prefer
ed 492. Illinois Central S95.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
THE PLAGUE.
It's Rapsrted Origin in Russ;.

Its Reported Origin in Russia,
LONDON, Feb. 3.-Tne Vienna Medico Chirurgical
Central Batt of Jan 24th states that the origin Of
the pestilence In Russia is as follows:
Possack returning from the war to Wetlianka,
brought his lady love shawl, probably part of h,s
spoil The girl Wore it two days, sickens1 with all
the symptoms OF the plague and died. Duriog the
following four days other members of the family
sickened ami died. The disease sdread rapidly bnt
the local authorities did pay any attention to ic
till half the inhabitants Of the village died. and
those remaining alive were unable to bury the VIC
Tins.
A Panic Prevailing.
The panic in Russia is almost incredible. Every
class and station in life have petiioned for an entire
cessation OF all intercourse even postal communica
sion, between the rest of Russia and the Volga Let
ters sent from Astrachau and Zaritzan will not be
received by the persons to whom they are addressed
and some people even refuse to AXE money fearing
the germ of infection may be communicated. 1t is
almost impossible to describe the terror which has
taken possession of the people.
The epidemic had assumed serious dimensions by
the 25th Of November, but the government was only
informed of it officially on the 1lth of December.
Ten days further time elapsed before any systematic
or energetic means taken to prevent its spread
ing.
The authorities since then have made great exer-
tons to stamp out the epidemic by isoating infected
districts and pla ing a Gordon of troops around
places where the plague exists. state of panic
exists.
VIENNA, Feb. 3.-The German ambassador at St.
Petersburg reports the plague spreading rapidy and
has passed the limits where, according to official
accounts, the last cases were reported. He urpes
Germany to take immediate and energetic measures
to repe it.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-04
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Detectives Helm

Detectives Help.
ST. JOHN, Feb. 3.-By aid of detective, TurnbuII
& Co. yesterday recovered the bonds stolen from
them early in December, TO the value of a hundred
thousand dollars.