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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
MINOR KILOGRAMS.

The missing head of Peter Devoll, who was
lately murdered in the woods at Newmarket.
N. H., has been found about quarter of
mile from where the murder was committed,
ly put there by some dog
Edward Nelligan, a wealthy citizen of South
Weymouth, died last Friday afternoon after
brief illness, and as ugly rumors were circulated
as to domestic infelicity the authorities had
the stomach of the deceased sent to chemist
for analysis, against the wishes of the widow
In Saltwater, Smithfeld, Rhode Island,
Monday, Anthony Kilbey, aged % was found
dead on the stone steps of his boarding house.
He had probably fallen from the roof upon
which he had been walking in bewildered
state from drinking. He belonged in Norwich.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
SPORTING.

Courtney Says He Means business This
Time.
WASHINGTON. May 11.-Courtney Of Union
Springs accompanied by some friends, arrived
this morning and established their headquar-
tiers at the Riggs House. In reply to the ques-
ton as to whether there would be race be-
tween Hanlan and himself on the 10Th, he said
that he could not answer for Hanlan, but as
for himself he meant business. He came here
to row and would do SO. He will begin prac-
tice on the river today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Forest Fires.

MILFORD, Pa, May 11.-Forest fires are
breaking out again in this section. Last night
large fires were visible in Jersey woods and
large damage resulted. A reward is offered
for the incendiaries.
CONCORD, May 1.-Extensive forest tires
are raging in the vicinity of this city, and
trains are delayed thereby.
LIrTLEToN, N. H, May 11.-Extensive for
est fires ragged last night in the vicinity of the
Twin Mountain House.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Prize Fight Prevented.

PORT DOVER, May 1.-THE Canadian au-
the prize fight party, and guarded the shores
until the party returned to their starting
points.
BUFFALO, May 1.-THE principals, seconds
and shareholders in the intended prize fight
between Donovan and Roake arrived in this
city to-nighr. The general opinion is that the
match will be declared off.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
California Mining stocks


[By leIegraph.)
WATERFOWL, May 11-Beef Cattle.-receipts 915
head; market easier: sales of choice at 25; extra
quality at 4 1906 so; third quality at COCA so;
Store Cattle, Working Oxen y pair $100a$165;
Mich Cows and Calves at S200$45; Farrow Cows
at S12@$25; fancy at S5OaS65; yearlings at $40
$14 two years old at S12a$25; three years old at
S189S3S; Western fat Swine, i've at 514 95s4 p
ib.
Sheep and Lambs-receipts 234S head; sales in
lots O0@6 90 each; extra at 7G10; sheared Sheen
at 31a@51A; Lambs at 7@S; Veal Calves at SAG
4S4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Tragic Ending of a Railroad Fight.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE contest be-
tween the railroad company and the settlers
in Tulare and Fresno counties eliminated to-
day in tragedy. U. S. Marshal Poole went
to the scene to serve writs of ejectment upon
certain settlers, and kilograms from him states
that four men were killed and two wounded in
the attempt to execute a writ. No further
particulars. The settlers have banded togeth-
er and express determination to resist at
tendpts at ejectment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Methodist General Conference

CINCINNATI, May lin the Methodist con-
ference today report that four bishops be
elected tomorrow by the General Conference
was adopted.
The Sunday School Committee have recon-
mended the observance of the Both of May by
the conference as the anniversary of the
founding of Sunday schools. A plan was in
troduced for paying the superintendent fund
on uniform basis, and a resolution was pro-
posed providing that no mode of baptism be
mentioned in the discipline. Another res olu-
ton upon which action is yet to be taken pro.
vides for election of bishops one at time and
orally.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
A Mysterious Affair in Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE, May lin Coventry, Satur-
day; Geo. j. Watson, farmer, moved part of
his goods to house short distance from his
former residence, and for security decided to
remain with them over night. Not returning
Sunday morning his family sought him and
found only the chimney of the house standing
and his half-burned body in the cellar. The
mysterious affair caused some excitement. An
inquest will be held tomorrow. Watson WAS
quiet person. He had a small amount of
money when he left home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
A Railway Smashup-A Conductor Fa :
tally Injured

CHICAGO, May ia bridge on the Wabash
railroad, south of Streator, ILL.,, gave way yes
terday morning as train was passing over,
precipitating the locomotive, baggage and
smoking cars into the water and dashing them
into pieces. No one was killed, but several
employees were injured. VIM Mosher, con.
ductor, was fatally hurt. Rains undermined
the trestle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
THE DOMINION.
Strikes in Montreal

the HARDER Commissioners dredge in the
river struck for an additional dollar weak.
The laborers in Beaconsfeld Vineyard have
also struck for advance of 20 cents per day.
The Cod and Herring Fisheries.
HALIFAX, May 10.-The American schooner
James Poole of Boothbay, arrived here from
the western banks, reports heavy gale Thurs
day. She lost an anchor ard part of a cable
had bulwarks stove and drifted anorthwest
head of Sable Island in five fathoms of water.
She has 10000 pounds of Goldfish and put in
for repairs.
Herring are very scarce at ST. Pierre and are
sells are still in the road waiting for them
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
DEPARTURES OF OCEAN STEAMERS
MARINE NEWS
PORT OF PORTLAND.

TUESDAY. May IL.
Arrived.
Steamer Harrisburg Worth, Philadelphia
to Randall l. McAllister.
Steamer New Brunswick Thompson, St John NIB.
via Eastport for Boston.
Barque Marie. (Aust Carnnus, Alexandria-rags
to d S Warren. Vessel to Chase, Leavitt & Co.
Brig Johanna, Ray Philadelphia-coal to Henry
l. Paine & Co. Vessel to S Winslow & Co.
Sch AIartie Holmes. Burr, Philadelphia-coal to
Sargent Dennison Co.
Sch Commander, Chase, Philadelphia-coal to Me
Cent RR
Sch Flight, Sweetser, Wareham-iron to Rolling
Mills.
Sch j Ames Rich Elzabethport for Yarmouth.
Sch Bramhall, Hamilton, Kennebec for New York
(and proceeded)
Cleared.
Sch G Willard, Adams, Philadelphia = E
Willard.
Sch Gen Hall, Simmons New Haven-S Whit
more.
Sch Lucknow, (BD Merritt, Harborville, NS-A ID
Whidden Il Co.
Sch Jessie, OBJ Knox, st John, NB-master.
Sch Adele Pray, Pray, Bar Harbor-Nathl Blake.
Sch Mystic Tie, Alley, Jonesport-Nath'l Blake.
Sch Albert Clarence, Halves, Boothbay, to load for
Perth Amboy-E Freeman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Base Ball.

At Worcester Worcesters Providence 6.
At Boston-Bostons 10, Troys 7.
AT Observation-Disclosures 20, Albany 8.
AT Buffalo levelands 6, Buffalos 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
METEOROLOGICAL.

MEIEOftOIOfICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWKNTY-yoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
May II, l A. M.
For New England,
northwest to southwest winds, cooler. cIaar
weather and rising barometer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
CUBA.
The Town Of San Luis ENTIRELY
Burned.
SEVEN PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH
AND 5000 HOMELESS.

occurred in the neighborhood of San tiago de
Cuba The village of San Louis is eniir civ
destroyed; 800 houses burned; seven persons
persisted and 5000 are without shelter. Large
quantities of military stores were burned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
SOUTH AMERICA.

Excitement in Buenos Ayres Over the
Presidential Election.
BUENos AYREs, March 6.-The excitement
over the approaching Presidential election is
SO great as to almost paralyze business and
presage civil war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Duly Wholesale Market.

Portland Duly Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND. May IL.
The markets for Flour, Grain and Provisions are
without material change to-day, but the trade are
purchasing only for immediate demand. Sugar very
active and strong with an upward tendency. In Pro
duce, Onions are easier at 00@4 so P Dbl; Bermu-
das also show slight falling Off and are quoted to-
day at 00@2 IL. Cheese firm and there is very
light stock of old on the market Oranges are high
er at 10 00@12 90. The Foreign markets Tor Wheat
and Corn are strong and tending upward.
The following are to-day's quotations of Flour
Grain, Provisions. &c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
DEATHS.

In Bath May g. Mrs Clara A. wife of B. T. Flick
EFT, aged % years months.
In South Paris, April 26, Mrs. Amy SWEET, aged
75 years, wife of Capt. VIM. SWEET.
In Oxford, April Is, Scion G. Walker, aged GA.
In Pittston, April %, Nancy E., wife of Luther
Thomas, aged "a years.
DS- The funeral service of the late Mrs. Mary
Kimball will take place on Thursday afternoon at
21a o'clock at her late residence, No. Locust st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
European Markets.

By Telegraph.)
LONDON. May 11-Consols 80 1-16 for money and
1914 for account.
LONDON, May 11-12.3OP. M.-American securi-
tiesUnited States bonds, 5s, at 105; 41as, 11114
IS, 1O91a.
LIVERPOOL, May IL 1870 P .M.-Cotton market
-NIiddling upands at 6$4 d; Orleans 10 .16d
ceipts IL 300, American II ,0OO sales 5000 bales;
speculation and export.
LIVERPOOL, May 11-12.5O P. M.-Flour at los
G12s 3d. Winter Wheat at 9s Sd910s Cd; Spring
Wheat at 9s@1Os; California average at 9s@
Peas rs I'd. Provisions, Sc.,-Pork at 66s; Beef at
72s cd; Bacon at 343s935s; Cheese at 6Ss; Lard
at rs 3d. Tallow at 32s 3d. at London AIS Cd.
NOTACE.-For the past thirty three years,
CONGRESS- Yeast Powder has been extern
sively sold. 1t has always been made pure and
healthy, and is today without a rivdal.
1B-Slades English Mustard, ana Congress Yeast
Powder, are standard, always relible.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Colored .I,,rvmen in Ralti,,or,

BALTIMORE, May 11.-Among the jurors Sc
lected yesterday for the City and State Courts
were two colored men, it being the first time
city courts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
MARRIAGES.

In Greene, May 3, Frank Parker of Lewiston and
Miss Laura f. Nichols of Leeds.
In Rockland, April IA, Wellington Sprague of
Bath and Lizzie A. Noyes of Rockland.
In West Gardiner, May l, John Fuller and Miss
Lizzie A. Brown, both of Winthrop.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12

[By IeIegraph.J
HAVANA. May 11.-Sugar declining, excepting
Clayed because of small stock ;Molasses Sugar No 7
to 10 at 1897 1a reals; Muscovado Suagar common
to fair at 7@73s reals; Centrifugal Sugars 96 deg.
polarization S1a99 reals.
Spanish gold at 3014@2 3O1a. Exchange dull;
United States go days gold at 31a@4 prem; short
sight do at 414 go prem.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
ASIA.
The Persian Famine.

TEHERAN, Persia, May ia famine in the
province of Azerbaiia is increasing. The crop
prospects are bad. There has been 600 deaths
from starvation since January in the district of
Urumirjah. Twelve hundred Christians have
left the country. Wheat costs EGO sterling per
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Fatal Quarrel Over Politics.

WINsLow, N. j., May lin quarrel at
local political meeting near Sharks Mills, two
young men were fatally injured
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Railway Mechanics Association

I0es1t way I1eC11otIIICS ASSOCIdCIOu.
CLEVELAND, May n.-American Railway
Mechanics Association met here today in their
18th annual convention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12

Tucson, Arizona, May 11.-Advices just re-
ceived from Silver City state that the excite
ment over the Indian troubles is great. A
number of Apaches Joined Victoria's band
from the New Mexico reservation. 1t is
thought he was also reinforced from San Car
los reservation. They are depredating extern
slvely through eastern portion of Grant county.
A number of citizens and settlers have been
Killed, and in many instances horribly mutt
lated. The citizens have taken mp arms and
are securing the country in pursuit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Strike in the Wilmineton Cotton milne

WILMINGTON, May 11.-An the weavers in
the Arlington cotton cotton mills have struck
for an advance. Strikes in other mills are ex-
pected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Maggie Mitchell's husband Arrasted

HoLYoKE, May u.-Heury Paddock, hus-
band of Maggie Mitchell, arrested on judg-
ment for 5000, will take the poor Debtors
oath.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12

FREIGHTS-The condition of the market is about
the same as that of last week and rates continue
rule low. We notice the following charters for the
week ending May 18th:
Nor Brig Trygve, St. John, N. b. to Waterford,
l., deals 67s.
Schr L. NJ Colder, Bangor to New York, ice 10.
Schr David Torrey, Vinal Haven to New York,
stone / so.
Schr Maggie Ellen, Gardner to New York, lumber
2 30 " M and loaded.
Brig Ernestine, Portland to Sagua and back north
of Hatteras, sugar 80 and molasses 621a.
Schr James Young, Bangor to Galveston, ice %.
Schr Congress, Portland to New York, heads p. t.
Brig L. Staples, Kennebec to Philadelphia, ice at
100.
schr Hattie S. Williams, Kennebec to Washing
ton, ice 90.
Schr Modesty. Kennebec to New Haven, Ice so.
Schr Ethan Allen, Portland to Philadelphia. ice
Toe.
Schr Charter Oak, Kennebec to New York, lumber
275
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12

By the capsizing of boat at Fall River
Monday Michael Hoolahan and William
Mackin, aged 16 and II respectively were
drowned. Their companion swan ashore.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
New York stock and Money Market.

lBy TeIegraph.)
NEW YORK. May l1--Evening.- loaned
between 496on call closing g. prime mercantile pa
per 5@6 per cent. Sterling Exchange firm at 4850
4S51s for long and 1884 14SS1a for short. Gov
ernments quiet but firm. Railroad bonds weak
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
ed GA 200 shares.
me following are to-days closing quotations of
Government securities
limit Cfofa 50 rpo
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
THE INDIANS.
Victoria,s Defeat.

TUCSON, Arizona, May 11.-Victoria lost II
killed in the recent fight with Kramer The
latter lost Sergeant Griffin killed. The Deputy
Assessor Of Apache county and his assistant
were killed hv Victoria
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Germany to Increase the Circulation of
Silver.

WASHINGTON, May 11.-Th minister TO
Germany states that the German government
is about to increase the circulation of silver
coin 20 per cent. ostensibly to afford oppor-
tunity to recon silver which has accumulated
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Receipts of Maine Cenral.

HtctIpts OF Waine CenraI.
PORTLAND, May 10.
For Portland, Is cars miscellaneous merchandise:
for connecting roads, IS miscellaneous n.er.
chandse.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12

Mining Stocks.
Closing prices at Portland Mining Exchange, by
T. H. Mansfield Co., brokers, 81 Exchange street
Portland, Me- MAY IL:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12

Boston Stock Market.
iSales of the Brokers Board, May Ill
First Call
81 200 Eastern Railroad new 41ss......... 81
% Boston Maine Railroad. ...............122
10 Eastern Railroad. ...................... 25
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
MEMOIR NDA.

Sloop Island Belle, Allen, from Rockland for New
York, put into Vineyard Haven Sth inst with main
sail and jb split. Also, sustained some damage by
contact with the Handkerchief Lightship.
Barque Nellie Brett, Davis, at New York from
Iquique reports, Apl A, struck by squal, which
carried away jibboom and mizzen topmast.
Ship Mabel Taylor, at New York, reports having
supplied provisions to schr Lizzie Dewey from Cadiz
for Portland.
Sch Jas Poole of Boothbay from Western Banks,
put into Halifax 18th, with loss of anchor and part
of cable, and bulwarks stove,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
Mining Stocks.

Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water compensation bush Cornmeal to G
W, True & Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-12
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT

WISCASSET, May Gar, sch ii Fabens, Keene.
Boston.
Sid, sch Active Matthews, New York.
May TAR, sch Franklin, Lewis, Boston.
Sid, sch Florence Schepp, Dickinson, New York.
May S-Ar sch Nautilus, Portland
May Gar, schs Cora Eta, Fales, and Lucy D.
Handy, Boston; f Sinickson, do.
GOULDSBoRO. May S-Cld, sch Fannie, Rice, for
Portland.
MACHIAS, May 10-Cld, sch Baker, Chase, for
Portland.
LUBEC, May S-Sld, schs Frances Ellen, Cousins,
st John, NIB: Lahaina, Tanning for Windsor, Ms;
Benjamin, Wheeler, Pembroke; Huntress, Brown,
New York.
May 9-Ar, schs Charlie Morton, Lathwaite, Port
land Maria s. Knowlton, Boston; Idlewild, Pike,
Calais.
EASTPORT, May AR, sch Mary l. Newton,
Coalwell, Providence.
Cid, sch Clara Jane, Allen, Wentworth, Ms.
May 6-Sld, brig VIM Mason, from Calais for
River Platte.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-04
"VHERE BE HIS GIBES NOWp


A CORE sDondent OF tho Figaro tells a sad story Of
an actors death. IL occurred few days ago at the
Batgnoles the first night OF the patriotic DRAMA
Hoche" One of the parts, that of an old miser,
was played by an aged actor called Lucas. Lucas
had been long i'll, and his illness had weakened him
part. and made his entry as best he might, working
his way from chair TO chair and stammering his
speeches rather than saying them. lie had
70 tegn alarm at the progress Of ,, rot
loss of his none and he was applauded
to the echo In the noxt pot the Bastile cannon
sound, and the miser despairing Of his treasures,
has to fall into the arms of somebody near him.
Lucus fell, as his cue Obliged him but no fell to
rise no moro. Five minutes after he was dead.
since Moliore played ArOOnin the Malade Imagin-
aire1 assembling his commissions in shrek of
comic laughter, and going off TO die that night. no
actor has come to 80 professional an end as poor
Lucas at the Batgnoiles,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-04

from the baking pan add to the brown gravy In the
pan the gravy from the giblets but no Hour, bring
to o boil and serve in a gravy boat. Save the iat
for medicinal aud other purposes. IL rs not gOod
for food. Goose should be served with apple sauce.
onions and potatoes boiled and peeled but not
mashed.
Chicken pie. Clean. draw. and cnt up pair of
chickens. put them in saucepan with water
enough to cover them. salt TO season, cover them
and let them boil till tender, sl1imming them well.
Make pie crust with quart of flour and half
pound of butter OF lard. wet with sweet
milk or cold water. Cover deep dish
with the crust lay the chickens IN. put
in bits of butter rolled In flour, fIl the dsh
with the water in which the chickens were boiled
Insert a cup in the centre Of the dish this will keep
the gravy from soaking into the crust. Cover the
dish with n neatly fitting crhst. Ornament the top
of the pie with thin leaves Of paste, cut out with
tagging iron. Bake in n slow oven and serve hot
Ducks arc stuffed and baked like geese. For the
stuflirg Of dueiSs mace is excellent seasoning.
very nice dish may be made out Of tough old
hens by boiling them TILL they are quite tender in
plenty Of water. When they lack about half an hour
of beng done make a nice biscuit dough roll it thin
and lay it over the top of tho boiling fowl. Boil
fast till done. Lay the dumping one platter the
chicken on another add milk butter and -four 20
the gravy left in the pot. enough to make nice
bowlrul, which serve with the fowl and dumping.
10 rccook cold tarkyCnt up the remains OF a turkey
in small pieces. Add to this a halt pint or more OF
good high favored oysters, cut in pieces StreW
the bottom of deep dish with cracker crumbs
cover with layer OF turkey and layer OF OySt1is'
add u very little salt cayenne pepper and mace. Re
peat until the turkey and oysters are used mp. Add
little uuor from the oysters and set them IN the
oven for twenty minutes, then add more oyster
liquor an egg beaten. few small Jumps OF butter,
some cracker crumbs ana CRATE Of nutmeg Let II
brown nicely. This timely recipe IS from Aunt
tddieV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-04
4 PLAGUE or LOCUSTS.
From The Boys 0rn PAPER.

TToia The BOyF Orn Paper
detachment Of Russian troops. bound for General
LaZarOPs expedition against the TurcOmans met
with a curious mIsadycnturc near the GeOIg an town
of Elizayctopol. At few vcr,ts from the town the
soldiers encountered the wing OF an army of locnsts.
rcputcd to be twenty hi les ~ length aud broad in
proportion. The officer in charge did not like to
turn back. repellcd by insects. and pushing on
soon became surrounded by the locu5ts These an
pear 10 haye mistaken tho soldiers for trees aud
swaTmcd by thousands around them, "crawling
over their bodies, lodging themselves inside their
helmets, penetrating Their clothes and their knap-
sacks filling the barrels Of their rifles aud striving
to force themselves INTO the unfortunate mems ears
anC.nOscs." The commander gave the order for the
troops To push dOubn-qulck for ElIzavetOpol but
the road was so blocked with lOcusts that the sol
diers grew frightened, and after waverIng Il few
minutes "a regular stampede took place.
Led by a uon-commissiOned officer of keen vision
who had observed few huts n short distance from
the road the troops dashed across the fields slip
ping about over the crushed and greasy bodies of
the lOcusts as though they had been on ice.D The
huts were soon reached, and the officers rushed in
side but :he refuge proved 10 be Of little yal"e as
the premises were already i'll tho possession of the
enemy. The peasants told the correspondent of
the harlds that for days they had been beseged by
the yemn, the insects filling the wells and taintng
the water, crOwding into the ovens and spelling the
bread and preventing any food being cooked or
stored. At intervals the villagers issued from their
houses and made onslaughts on the lOcusts, killing
them by thousands. and carting them away after
ward to the fields for manure. The sOldlers were
detained prisoners by the insects for fOrty-eight
hours and on their march TO EzavetopOl In the rear
of the locust army they found every blade OF grass
and green leaf destroyed and the peasants reduced
"a bcn0aIV