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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-28
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

In the Maine Senate yesterday legislation in
expedient was reported on order requiring Of :
foers to return lrgal process to the neares
magistrate; ought to pass on bill to repea
chap. 232, Laws Of 1874, and ought not TO pass
on bill to canvey sale Of land for taxes. The
act to incorporate the Circuit Court library Of
Portland was passed to be engrossed. In the
House bill was presented for the better pro-
lection of HOLSTERS. Also an order calling for
information as to the amount Of lands given to
the Agricultural College aud other educational
institutions, al.o the amount of money educa-
tional Institutions have received Bill incor-
porating the lewiston & Auburn Telegraph
TO- passed TO be engrossed. An order was
passed looking to the change Of the law SO that
pupils at Normal Schools shall pay tuition.
There was bearing on the porgie fisheries
before the com mittee on fisheries today.
A shocking tragedy occurred at Montville in
Waldo county in this state Saturday evening.
An insane man named Rowell killed John Nc
Farland, respectable farmer, his wife and
grand child and then attacked another man,
who, however, shot hin. dead.
Dr.. Lndeman. director Of the mint, ia dead
The check book of Benjamin Noyes Of the
National Life Insurance Co. shows that he
succeeded in bribng several members of the
Connecticut Lsgisl AZURE.
H. G. Little has been appointed postmaster
at Lewiston.
The Potter committee began the investiga-
ton OF the cipher kilograms yesterday, but the
testimony was OF very little interest.
Inc Butler men are organizing for another
raid on the Massachusetts governorship.
In the United States Senate yesterday the
bill abolishing the volunteer navy was passed
Senstor Hill made speech against Southern
war claims. The House transmitted no busi.
ness ct consequence
The injunction of secrecy regarding the
charges Of Secretary Sherman and Mr.. Arthut's
reply has been removed ard the former is m ada
public this morning.
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THE NEW. YORK NOMINATIONS.


The Charges Against Arthur and Cornell.
WASHINGTON, Jan 27.-In the Senate yesterday
MIR. Conkling presented the replies of MessIs. Ar
thur and Cornell to the recent charges of the Secre
tary Of the Treasury and they wer read which oc-
cupled the greater part of the session. Mr.. Conk-
ling then submitted motion that the injunction of
secresy be removed from them and from the letters
and documents received on the 18th from the Secre-
rotary Agreed to and the various papers, were or
dered printed
During the session the Vice President laid before
the Senate communication from Secretary Sher-
man. requesting that he be furnished with copies of
the letters of Arthur and Cornell that he might re-
ply.
Secretary Sberman's communication to the Senate
bears date Of JAM 49, and by direction of the Senate
transmits various official reports relating to abuses
bearing vi on the nominations of Merritt in place of
Arthur suspended, and naval officer Burt in place
OF Cornell suspended The Secretary says that from
examinations made by committees of private ind-
viduas it appears that for series of years from
1872 the receipts from customs at New York contiu-
ally diminished, while the expenditures, with the
exception OF single year, steadily increased. The
letter is very voumnous and contains numerous sta
tiscs and concludes by urging the Senate to confirm
Merritt and Burt.
In The executive session of the Senate Conklng in
behalf Of the commerce committee reported adversely
on the nominations of Merritt to be collector and
Bort to be naval officer at New York, and they were
placed on the calendar.
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MINOR TELEGRANIs

The Els House at Nicholson, Pa, is burned. Loss
$1,000.
Four masked burglars robbed John Ryan's house
and grocery Sunday morning in Guttenburg, N. j.,
ofmoney and groceries to the amount of $30OO
The First National Bank at Granville, O., has sus-
pended. Depositors are paid in full.
; Dave Anderson, negro, tntally cut j. Wood, a
white man, in dispute over a ten cent piece at
Louisville Sunday, while gambling.
Thomas Lynch, a deranged old man, was ftozen to
death at Brinton, Range, N. j., Sunday.
The Supreme Court at Indianapolis has granted
Louis Quoting, murderer sentenced to be hanged
the 10Th, new trial.
Washington special says that the investigating
committees refuse to sign the report, charging
public printer Defrees with dishonesty.
A letter from Dublin states that while in Ireland
Gen. Grant was constantly Swallowed bya Dublin
detective who expected to discover evidence that
Grant was the Fenian head-centre of the United
States.
Baltimore despatch says that Boston capitalists
examining terminal faci tiles of New York with
view to establishing first class line of steamers to
Liverpool.
The building occupied by Wayne, furniture dealer
and Herancourt & Beer undertakers at Dubuque,
Iowa. is burned. Loss S25,oOo.
The wooden mill of Rowstzer, at South Coventry,
burned last night was large frame building filed
with machinery, and employed 100 hands. Loss
heavy but unknown.
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THE CIPHER KILOGRAMS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The Potter committee to-
day began the investigation Of the cipher kilograms.
Clarence Carr. attorney of the Western Union
telegraph company, testified to the teeerams being
placed in his possession by the telegraph company to
avoid delivery in response to a feared subpoena.
Finally by direction Of the Western Union executive
committee he delivered the message to Whitney, the
telegraph manager at Washington.
f. Grant testified that he selected the dispatches
called for by the subpoena and placed the remainder
back in trunk. Exclusive OF those called for by the
the subpoena of Morrison's committee they num-
bered 9,275. They were about evenly divided as
regards party. number were sent by 2. Chandler
from the Fifth Avenue hotel There were some
signed Havemeyer, some Hooper and others Moves.
de thought thatChandlsr's messages went to Florida,
the others to New Orleans and Oregon. He thought
$1,000 of the kilograms we're ciphers.
Leonard Whitney, telegraph manager at Washing
ton, testified delivering dispatches to the nvesti
gazing committee, their return and their final send
ing to New York in a trunk per order of President
Oiton.
E. S. Holden was appointed to translate the cipher
kilograms.
Young Mr.. Green testified to burning trunk full
of kilograms in New York. Some kilograms between
John Tyner and John w. Foster were collected prior
to any subpGnas, aud sent to Washington at the
qnest of President orion. He believed they were in
relation to some political office, but was not sure.
They did not REFER however, to the Presidential eec
ton.
Representative Evns testified to having received a
package Of kilograms from clerk Bullock of the Sem
ate election committee, which he subsequently gave
to Assistant Postmaster Brady, not to William E.
Chandler, as stated in letter from Bullock. He
said he did not know Chandler.
Grant gave further details of the kilograms between
Chandler, Tyner and Foster, relating to the same
matter. Tyner telegrapned Chandler he wanted two
appointments in the Interior department at $25OO
each, for which appointments certain sum would
be paid. Tyner wished the money deposited to be
drawn in Indiana. Chandler telegraphed the deposit
of money.
Cary was recalled when much time consumed
in the discussion to whether the committee should
investigate the dispatches which did not relate to in
fluencing electoral votes.
Mr.. Wescott insisted that the resolution asked for
an investigation only of certain dispatches which
were published and were notorious throughout the
land.
Witness could not remember the contents of the
kilograms the other witness referred to. To the best
of his belief they related to the same dirty piece of
work egarding the sale of offices for political ends.
Adjourned.
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NEW YORK.

Important Decision in Favor of the
United States.
NEW YORK, Jan! 27.-The case Of the Union
Pacific against the United States appealed from the
Court Of Claims known as the five per cent case, was
decide by the U S. Supreme court today. 1t is
held that the road was completed in November,
1869, as the government maintained, and that the
surplus net earnings since after paying interest
the first mortgage must be applied to the payment of
the government five per cent claim. The decision as
whole is averse to the railroad company and the
government will recover under it more than two
thirds of the amount claimed.
Billiard Tournament.
In the billiard tournament this afternoon Hersier
Of Boston defeated Randolphe in 30 innings by a
score OF 600 to 422.
Tonight Slosson beat GARNER, score GOO to 257.
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EUROPE.
The Plague in Rus a.


LONDON, Jan. GA Berlin despatch says that
Russia complains that the Austrian and German
measures to prevent the spread of the plague are
unnecessary and threaten to materially cripple Rus
sian commerce.
= ST PETERSBURG. Jan. 27.-The town OF Tsartsin
is surrounded by military pickets and quarantine is
established on both sides Of the river volga. The
Nova Yremya publishes report which lacks con-
frmation that the epidemic has appeared in or near
Moscow, and calls attention to the filthy condition
and mode OF living Of Russian workmen and peas
ants.
Salt Against Frigate Constitution.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-Steam tug Admiral has
brought action against figate Constitution to re-
cover 1900 pounds sterling salvage.
England Not to Pure base Cyprus.
The Pail Mall Gazette says the announcement of
England's intention to purchase Cyprus is unbound
cd.
Spanish A fairs.
MADRID, Jan. 29.-Costellor will publish mani
festo urging his political friends to take an active
part in the electoral campaign.
1t is stated that the Kings Of Spain and Portugal
at the approaching meeting at Evos will discuss the
marriage between the infanta Maria Della Paz, sis
ter OF Alfonzo, and Prince Augustus of Portugal.
brother Of King Louie.
Jewish Emancips ton in Servia.
BELGRADE, Jan. 7.-Biils for the emancipation
OF the Jews have passed the Skuptschina. They
must still pass the great Skuptschina,
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EOREsGN PORTS.

At Callao Dec 26, ship Belle Morse Hutchins, disg;
barque Bryant, Nichols, do.
AT Valparaiso Dec 10, barque Grace Deering Da-
Wis, unc; Pearl, Ryder do
At Mejillones Dec 49, ship A McCaum, Marsters,
Sid prev to Dec 90. ships John Potter, Mcclure,
for Europe; Charter Oak, Staples, do; Aurora. Mer
At PaDellon de Pisa Dec %, barque st Lucesaer-
AZ Haaniilos Bee %, ships B sewall. RYAN, Fafry
pnress; Ell Dorado, Brown; G Sargent, wharton;
G chapman, Pote; Jamestown Kidder; barqie
ADA Wi-well Wisws,i; and others. o
N Al at viso 18th INST, brig Manson 6ardiner, from
ar at Valparaiso Dec IS. barque Hosea Rich, Men
Ar at Montevdeo Dec 10Th 'balaue Archer. HATCH
Portland, (and sailed tor Buenos Ayres.,. =.
SID Dec IL, baraur ID hrayton Gray. Boston.
Ar at Aspnwall 18th inst, sch Lemuel Hall, Trip,
At Martinique 9TH inst, sch Lugano. McKOwn, for
Ar at Trinidad 10th, brig Caroline Gray, Pierce,
New York
ar Al st Jago 18th inst, brig Nellie Mitchell Jack
son. Baranqua; 18th, brig Jas Miller, Parker, from
Cid 18th, brig Nellie Mitchell Baranquilla.
Ar at Cenfnegos 18th inst, brig Lizzie Wyman,
Fossett. New York; EugenIa Veazie, do.
Sid 18th, brig Perces Hinckiey, Erickson, Boston;
sch Grace Webster, Young Philadelphia.
Ar al Havana 21st, sch John McAdam, Rathburn,
Ar at Matanzas 18th. sch Alzena, Coffin, Havana;
nth brig Chas Dennis. Connaeber do.
w,
teras brig Emily Sheldon. Ha yes. do.
In port 18th. oarquts Il jackson, Bacon; Ohas
Ward, Gay; KobDe. Ford, Endeavor M0untfort
Esher. Bopjamin; Daring, Anderson; brigs Eta
Whittemore Wright; Cascatele, Dickinson; Ante
lope. Ray, DaviI Owen, Cbadbourn; Proteus. Whit
tier; Jeremiah, Ford; Chas Dennis. ConDacher schs
Grace Bradley, Vasper: Fannie Bailey, Norton;
Albert " Smith, Loring !; Clytie, Laug hton and
Canton, Henley, all for North OF Hatteras.
--latest by European steamers.l a,5a
Ar at Liverpool 18th, Moonbeam, Dunbar Bakers
Island.
Sid 18th, Pleiades. Chase. Tybee.
Ar at Bombay Dec IS, A Hlaisdell, Gilkey, New
York.
Passed Apjer Nov q. Sumner Mead Dixon, and
Albert Russell, Carver, from Hong Kong for NYork.
Ar at Tenerife Dec 20, Jos Clark. Stahl New York
Sid I'm Leghorn 9Th inst, Ironsides, Tapley for
Baltimore.
CID at Genoa Jan 7, Daphne, Copeland. Girgenti
Ar at Lisbon 9th inst, Ada f Crosby, Austin, from
Philadelphia.
SPOKEN.
Dec To- lat II 68 S. Ion 81 10 w, barque Albert, Frs
hns, from New York for Wellington NJ.
Dec 20, lat q 30, oaroue Pettenglll, Pettengll
from New York for Caao.
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TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY ss.

paragemeut to diminish the popularity of an
upright public man whose life and services are
Q complete contradiction of every word that is
uttered in his dspraise. The people are wiser
than the self-constituted guides who have as
sumed the responsibility Of instructing them
touching political affairs. We had superb IL
Illustration of this fact in 1872 when Gen. Grant
achieved so signal a triumph in the face of
perfect torrent of vulgar and brutal calumny.
We have another example of it now in the
browning victory of Senator, against whom,
notwithstanding nobody has ever had the te-
nerity to question his integrity or deny his
ability, all sorts Of petty shafts of malgnity
have been necessarily tuiled. That they have
fallen harmless Is the strongest proof that
could possibly bs adduced of the stability and
soundness of the popular judgment.
To Mr.. Conklipg's numerous personal friends
1t is source OF deep qualification to find how
highly he is appreciated by the masses. A gen.
tleman who devotes SO large portion of his
time to the service of his country for a merely
nomin u compensation ought to enjoy exemp-
ton from abuse and receive grateful ccnsidera-
tion. 1t is not by any means light sacrifice
to surrender the emoluments of q lucrative pro-
fession, for the uncertain rewards Of public ap-
probation, often withheld when most deserved
and never bestowed unless evidences of merit
are prepopderating and conclusive. An in
stance of individual friendship has marked this
Senatorial campaign which is worthy of honor
able mention. Mr.. Lewis Lawrence, wealthy
and an estimable townsman of Mr.. ConkliDg,
established daily newspaper a year ago last
fall for the express purpose of advocating his
return to the Senate. He has persevered in his
commendable undertaking until be has wit
messed the fruition of his hopes. Meanwhile
q the paper has grown TO be self-supporting and
the noble-hearted veteran retires from his field
of labor, feeling the proud consciousness of hav-
ing contributed by means and efforts without
stint or limitation to an end which is as graft
flying to his love Of country as to his neighborly
regard. The Utica Republican and its dsin.
terested and chivalrous founder are entitled to
share in full measure the Fluctuations with
which the Republicans of New York hail the
grand political victory which assures them the
continuance for six years more of the services
in the Senate Of as able and faithful represent
tative as ever held a seat in that illostrious
council. YARMOUTH.
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BUTLER'S NEW CAMPAIGN.
An address to the People, ISSUED by n is
State Committee-A strong Effort 4, be
Made to Capture the Regular Democrat
ic Organization.

BOSTON, Jan 26.-Ths Butlers Democratic state
committee have issued an 'address to the people,
calling for the co-operaon'of all those voters of the
Commonwealth, irrespective of previous party aflia-
tons, who believe "that justice to the people de-
mands of its officers retrenchment and reform, SO
that the people may be less and better governed,
that taxes NAV be decreased and the burdens of the
state be more equally and justly divided, none of
which can be expected for the future from the party
in power, judging them by their broken promises OF
the pastn 1t also urged that in all those towns
and cities where there are now two or more Demo-
cratic town or ward committees, "the differences OF
oninion that created them be harmonized and the
committees organized and that in those towns
where there are no Democratic committees, and in all
those where 1t has been the custom to appoint town
committees at the county conventions, regular calls
for cauccses be Immediately issued for the purpose OF
choosing committees. The object of this action is to
secure thorough working organization throughout
the state for immediate service the first work being
so to influence the coming town elections to secure
supporters of Butler on the town committees, and
boards of selectmen who have goo1 deal Of local
political power.
At a secret meeting of the Butler State Committee
this address drawn up, and plans were also con-
sdered for bringing together the two factions OF the
party mere, WIFI Il view Oh unity u dCtoHy ohy
in the next State struggle, but in the Presidential
campaign OF 1880. While there were differences of
opinion the best policy to be pursued all agreed
this point that the Butler element represents the
main body of the Democratic party in this States
which was in sympathy with the movement made
last Summer and Fall. 1t was also the general opiu-
ion that the of union should be dictated by the
Butler wing representative of the people, and that
if the Abbott wing should not choose to stand by the
Butler men, but again attempt to bolt, they should
be "fred out OF the party 1t is stated that one o.
the first steps toward reconciliation will be move
ment toward securing the dissolution of the two
State Committees chosen by the two conventions at
Worcester in September, to be at once followed by
the election of committee by the people, which
ever faction obtaining maj rity in the new COM
mtee to have control without further obstruction or
opposition.
The Butler leaders express themselves as confident
of their strength in the coming fight, and of having
the crowd with them, and say they do not mean to
be driven from the position they gained in the last
election or to be outfanked by the leaders of the
Abbott wing. simultaneously with the publication
Of the address to the people the report THAI
Butler has bought the paper subsidized by him ia
the last cam paign
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The avenport investigation.

NEW YORK, Jan. 81 --Congressmen Lynde, For
ney aud Frye of the Davenport Investigation COM
mittee, arrived yesterday. The committee intended
to meet to-day. but were unable to procure proper
room. Congressman Frye says he has not been con-
suited in any way by the Democratic members OF the
committee or by Mr. Davenport, and does not know
the plan of investigation. There is no interest over
the tigation in Washington. He thought there
was much "buncombe" in it, thong Fernando Wood
claimed that about thousand men had been shut
up in black hole by Davenport, and they and their
families starved, and about 1900 ore had been kept
from voting
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Frozen 10 Death,
NEW HAMPSHIRE.


A Deficiency i'm the Dover Tax Collectors
Accounts.
DOVER, Jan. 27.-For several days stories have
been circulated concerning deficiency in the &C
counts of James M. Haynes, ex-colector of taxes.
Mr., Haynes was collector several years previous to
1875 and settlement has never been made with him.
The present mayor told him settlement must be
made, and in looking over his accounts Mr.. Haynes
found there was deficiency of about $4,000 which he
could not account for. He has been interested in
various private enterprises and has kept separate
accounts. Anexpert is now examining his books.
and it is hoped the error will be found If it is not
Mr. Haynes says he is able and willing to make good
the deficiency. He has always had high reputation
for honesty, and it is generally thought the trouble
was caused by careless way Of doing business and
not by dishonesty on his part.
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Cr,EARED.

Sch P S Lindsey, johnson, New York-Rumery
Bernie & Co.
Sch Mfnott. Jordan Bucksport-Nathl Blake,
Sch Emeibe, Roberts, Wiscasset-master.
Sch Oliver Dyer reported yesterday. has not arrv-
ed. Sch Eta simpson, outward bIund. remains
in the roads, waiting men, three OF the crew having
deserted.
SHIPDUILDING Capt L Thompson. of Kenne-
bunk building ship of 1000 tons, and barque OF
1000 tons. TO be launched next spring. Chas Thomp-
son is building in the same yard, three small fishing
vessels for Gloucester parties, and porgie steamer
for Portland firm. Messrs Ward & Crawford are
to build tugboat for JAS Andrews OF Biddeford to
run on the Saco river.
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Fire i'm Garshnu

Fire in Caribou.
FORT FAIRFIELD, Jan. GA large fire broke out
IN York d Hussey's grocery store today. Most Of
tne STOCK was saved. Loss unknown. Insurance on
stock $l70o. on building $500. Samuel Cawgby's
candy shop and Joseph Gary's house were partially
destroyed. Loss small. Well insured.
4 ire i'm Washburn.
Jarvis Barnes house and outbuidiugs in Wash.
burn, were destroyed by fire last Friday night Los.
$500. No insurance.
Frozen 10 Death.
RoCKLAND, Jan. 27.-Edwin Vose well-to-dc
farmer in Gushing, started from here about II
O'Clock Saturday night to walk home amid blind
ing snow storm. Today his body was found neal
Hills quarry, Thomaslon, stiff and dead. Coroner
Mallard and DR.. Boynton examined the body but
found no wounds. No inquest was held. The con-
clusion is that he died fom exposure. He was s;
years old.
Killed BY FaI ing Tree.
BANGOR, Jan. 81 "A man named Henry Pooler of
Basin Mills, was killed by tree falling on him last
Friday while at work in the woods, on the West
Branch. He leaves wife and two children. The
remains were carried to his house today,
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SHOCKING TRAGEDY.
Three Persons Murdered by an
Insane Man.
The Murderer Shot and Killed.

BELFAST, Jan. 27.-At Montvile fifteen miles
from Belfast, Saturday evening, John Mcfarland.
respectable farmer, his wife and granddaughter
were murdered by one Rowell, an insane man. Mrs.
Mcfarland was shot and the others were killed by
having their brains beaten out. The murderer was
afterwards shot and killed by neignbor whom be
had attacked.
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European Markets

LONDON January 27-1.3O P. M.-Consols at 90 Is
16 for money and account
LONDON, January 27-12.3O P. M-American Sc
cur1ties-uned States bonds 67s 1899; new SIS at
red a8A Illinois Central SO.
LIVERPOOL, Jan 27-12-3O P. M.-Cotton market
In moderate inquiry and freely supplied; Upland. at
o-i6d orleans at 9-l6d; sales 5000 bales includ-
ing loUO Tor speculation and export. Receipts $3.50
bales, including $3.50 American.
Futures at l-32 cheaper; January at 9-32 Janua-
~ ana feor u ~; Marehand April 1872
Flour at u g ~; Winter Wheal at 8 6 a go; do
spring at s 10 q 8; California averages at a 8;
cuo sS9 96. Corn = 40; Peas at 65 Provis-
Ions, &c-Pork at Al; Beef at ~; Bacon at rs
q rs. Lard at 80. Cheese at 46. TaDOw at IS. At
London Tallow at So
PARIS. Jan. 27.-Rentes lii 10.