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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-01-13
THE BRIBERY INVESTIGA-
TON.

A Partisan Tribunal Organized to Con-
Wet.
Especial Despatch to the Press
AUGUSTA, Jan. 12.-"For a full, fair and
unbiased investigation give me the investigat-
ing committee of the Maine Legislature" re-
marked fusion Representative as he came
out of the ball this afternoon. His remark
was caused by the action taken in committee
on the alleged attempted bribery of Swan and
Hartman, two fusion Representatives, by
Wallace R. White, lawyer in Winthrop.
Your reporter sat through the investigation
and can confidently say more partisan one
was never carried on. The audience, with the
exception of reporters was made up wholly of
fusionists, and the questions, as propounded to
the mer who desired to barter their honor and
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TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY IS.

pretension and more Of performance about his
administration than the people have been ac-
customei to in times past, and it will doubt
less be more remarkable for substance than Tor
show. The time for the assembling OF the
National Convention is so near at hand, that 1t
is not at all unlikely that sedulous efforts will
be made by mischievous parties to create
division in the Republican ranks, but the
unity of the party is so genuine and hearty
that there is very little danger OF break.
Our people are altogether too much inearnest
now to be lured from their allegiance by the
display of false lights. They mean business
and are inspired by the high purpose to save
the country from the calamity of falling under
the control of solid South, with just enough
Northern allies to turn the scale in the Elec-
toral college, but too few to be of any conse-
auence in the conduct of national affairs. A
combination of that kind, if it were successful,
would take us back to the degenerate days
when the Northern doughface bowed down
his head in abiect subserviency to the South
ernsautocrat, and got nothing to compensate
his humiliation, but on the contrary found
every sacrifice of his manhood followed by de-
mands for still further self-abasement The
Democrats themselves can hardly be expected
to relish the prospect before them, and nothing
but party discipline could keep them in the
line of march to such diet of husks. 1t will
be a blessing to them whether they believe it
or not, to have such victory of the Republic
cans next November, as will compel a radical
change in the geographical lines which now
separate the two parties into which the coun-
try is divided. We hear complaints enough OF
the arrogance of party leaders who are directly
under the supervision of the people, and can
be forced to abdcate whenever popular YER
dict is rendered against them through the
ballot box. But there is a third of the States
in this Union where voting is an empty form,
and the shot gun commands the polls and de-
cides the elections. A government swayed by
men whose officers were acquired by violence
and are retained by force, would be an intoler-
able scourge.
The Republicans of the country are looking
upon The performances of the Maine conspira-
tors with sort of petrifed amazement which
in some degree tempers their indignation. IL
is incomprehensible that so many Of the men
who were counted in should have consented to
accept the wages of sin, especially when the
sin is so great and the wages are so small. 1t
is a case in which victory is defeat and defeat
destruction. Whatever the issue may be it is
foregone conclusion that material advantage
to the Republican cause will accrue from this
bald attempt to consummate transparent in
putty. That circumstance, however, will not
avert any of the odium from the perpetrators of
the villainy. The crime of Judas laid the
foundation of Christianity, but he has been
none the less the object of the worlds loathing
ever since simply because good came of the
evil he did. YARMOUTH
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Germany Distrustful OF France
AFGHANISTAN.

Reported Murder Of the Leader of the
Herati Troops.
LONDON, Jan. PA dispatch from Canda-
har says that the leader of the Herati troops
has been decoyed into the city and put to
death by Ayoob Khan.
No reports have reached here confirming the
announcement that Abdul Rahman Khan,
pretender to the Afghan throne, had arrived
at Balkh
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ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.
Interesting Account of the Observations
in California.


SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Jan. ia specia
from Fresno states that the line of totality of
the eclipse of the sun passed ten miles north of
this place; weather perfectly clear. At Ii
minutes to o'clock the first contact was visi
BILE, and at 3.53 the observation became total.
AS the last ray of the sun disappeared corona
of clear white light entirely encircling the
moon flashed into view, brilliant at the edges
of the moon, and paling towards the outer
limit of the halo. Next, along the border of
the lower left third of the moon appeared an
irregular fringe of brilliant, sparkling, prim-
tive red and purple light, while at the top of
the moon was bright yellow triangle of
light equal in height to one-sixth the dame
ter of the disk A similar, but smaller, tri-
angle appeared at the centre of the right side,
and from the upper and lower right side pro-
jected broad, faint rays. This appearance
lasted 81 seconds.
The corona lasted minute longer. The
sun disappeared behind the coast range before
the eclipse had entirely passed. During the
observation the horses of the party showed
signs OF extreme uneasiness aud the fowls of
the neighboring ranches sought their roosts.
At Salinas, where the eclipse was also total,
the thermometer fell 50 during the totality.
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MARRIAGES..

In this city, Dec. "a, by Rev. Dr. Smaller, John G.
In Bridgton. Jan. s. BY Rev. o. W. Rogers. Geo. P
Perley and Miss Sarah f. Hilton, 10th of Bridgton
In Damariscotta, Jan. /, George w. McGinnis of
Fdgecomb and Nettie P. Gray of North Boothbay.
At Kent's Hill. JAM IL, Marcellus Fifield of Man.
chester and Miss Emily F. Williams of Readfeld.
In Alma, Dec. %, VIM A. Thompson and Miss
Stella A. Bailey, both of Pittston.
In Jefferson, Jan. 3, John o. Linscott and Miss
Ella G.. Davis
In Bristol, JAN 1, Everett W. Sproul and Miss
Nettie j. Fossett.
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EUROPE.
Funeral of Gen. Avezzema.

Funeral of Gen. Avezzema.
ROME, Jan. 12.-The real facts in regard to
the trouble at the funeral of Gen. Avezzama
are that some members of the italian Irridenta
became pail bearers after the procession start
ed, when it was too late for Signor Carroll and
others to withdraw
Very Sickly in Italy.
Sad accounts are given of the condition of
the population on the northern provinces OF
the former kingdom of Naples, W here fever is
epidemic over large districts. In population
of 81, 900 the number sick amounts to $4,000.
The number of deaths from July to December
were 1923.
Germany Distrustful OF France.
BERLIN, Jan. 12.-Particular attention is
now being paid in Berlin to the development
of affairs in France. 1t was hoped that time
would remove national antipathies and that
war might be altogether avoided, but this hope
has been much shaken by recent events in
France. The new French cabinet, particular
1y De Freycinet, the Premier is mistrusted,
the latter being regarded as a creation of Gam
BETA.
Russia's Budget.
The Russian budget for 1880 shows an exact
balance between income and expenditures,
each being 100000 roubles
Political Trouble Feared in Spain.
PARIS, Jan. 12.--Gen. Martinez Campos is
said to intend quitting Spain, an act construed
as the expectation of political troubles.
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Chicago Live stock Market.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-Hogs-Receipts IA, 900 head;
shipments 100 head; more life to the demand and
prices generally 5a10c higher; mixed packing at
1904 10; choice heavy at 1904 50; light 30
ga 10; Philadelphias 90,G4 80; good clearance
made but market closed weak.
Cattle-Receipts 5000 head shipments 1900 head;
prlmeEshipping and exports excited and strong at
90d5 80; fair to good slow at COCA 80; butch
ers steady 2 00o13 60.
Sheep-receipts 900; shipments 200; market is
fairly active and strong 3 90a5 %.
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CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-All indications have
been pointing for week past.to the speedy
dissolution of the Butchers Union and return
of the strikers to work on terms dictated by the
employers. The latter have been gradually
augmenting their forces until now they have
enough deserters from the union and of i'm
ported workmen to take care of the limited
number of hogs which come in daily. All
strikers returning to work are required to sign
resignation as members of the union, and it is
expected the union will be speedily broken up
by these means, as the men are weakening.
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The Distress in Ireland.

LONDON, Jan. 12.-Correspondents of the
press association report the distress in Ireland
increasing. Five hundred inhabitants of
Skulebog district, county of Limerick are on
day in body to Groom and obtained four cart
loads of bread by the earnest representations
of their extremity. The streets of Cork are
patrolled by mounted police Snd the magis-
trates of that city have passed resolutions urg-
ing greater activity in the suppression of dem
onstrations partaking of the nature of bread
riots, and asking the appointment of addition
al police.
At Birkenhead yesterday if was resolved to
raise subscriptions to the Duchess of Marl-
borough's fund.
Davitt, DAILY, Killen and Brennan today re-
ceived notices commanding them to appear
before the Court of Queens Bench at Dublin
on the 18th
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THE RUMP LEGISLATURE.

Senate.
Especial to the Press.1
AUGUSTA, JAN I'm the Senate this
morning a communication was read from the
President stating, in effect, that as the ONCE OIL
Governor had become vacant, he, as President
of the Senate. after a careful parusal of the
Constitution, felt himself called upon to as
sumo the duties and functions of Governor,
and resigned for the time being his position. ,
Mr.. Ellis of Waldo was chosen President
pro tenn.
Following is Lamson's letter:
STATE OF MAINE,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Augusta, Jan. 12 1880.
To the Honorable Senate Of Maine:
l have the honor to announce that careful
examination of the Constitution as interpre-
ted by the Supreme Court, in view of the fact
that the Office of Governor has become vacant
it becomes my imperative duty as President Oh
the Senate to exercise the duties of that office
until another Governor shall be duly qualified.
1t therefore becomes my duty to inform your
honorable body that in accordance with the
provisions of the Constitution, and in obed1-
ence to the imperative mandates OF that IN
strument, have entered upon the exercise OF
the office of Governor for the Time being. Inc
exercise of Executive functions being inconsis-
tent with my further acting as President OF the
Senate, 1lcannot in the meantime discharge the
duties of presiding officer of your honorable
body. Respectfully, ny
Your obedient servant,
JAMES D. LAMsoN,
Acting Governor.
On the presentation of an order from Mr.:
Patten of Penobscot that joint convention of
the Senate and House be had for the purpose
of administering the oath to Mr.. Lamson as
Acting Governor, Mr.. Locke OF Cumberland
protested against the recognition OF that BODY
as it is we'll known that rs members had not
been duly swown and signed their names upon
the roll of the House.
Mr.. Patten of Penobscot said he was tired of
this protesting; he believed it was a legal
House. The order received passage.
The committee of gubernatorial votes report
ed as follows
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Parnell in Boston.

Boston, Jan. 12.-Charles Stuart Parnell,
accompanied by Mr. Dillon, arrived in Boston
this morning and were met by reception
committee. Parnell will speak at Music Hall
tonight, and tomorrow receive addresses from
various Populations. At noon he will have a
public reception inl Fanueil Hall. Tuesday
night he will speak in Lowell, and during the
remainder of the week in various New Eng
land cities.
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MAINE.


Fire in Scion.
SKowHEGAN, Jan. -. = The Carratunk
House in Scion was damaged by fire last night.
Loss 5000; fully insured. Caught from a
furnace.
Fire in Alfred.
ALFRED, Jan. 12.-The high school building
took fire this evening from furnace and was
extinguished with difficulty. Damage con-
siderable; covered by insurance.
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Annual Report of the Reading Railroad.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-THE report of the
Reading Railroad Company, and that of the
Coal and Iron Company, presented to the
shareholders at the annual meeting today,
shows cash deficit in the operations of the
two companies of $970,95S, as against $S24, $50
last year, an increased deficit of S14SO08 To
this cash deficit must be added the sum of
$685. 99, being the amount of the years
fixed charges previously paid in scrip. The
deficit is due to the low prices of coal during
the year. The managers present estimates for
the coming year based upon the improved con-
dition of the coal trade, and general revival of
manufacturing industry showing an earning
capacity for 1880 equal to - per cent. on the
share capital of the company. Officers elected:
Pratt Mexican, A. E. Borie j. B. Lippincott,
John Ashhurst, Henry Lewis, L. V. William
son; Treasurer, Samuel Bradford; Secretary
David j. Brown-all being same as last year.
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Wife Murder and Suicide

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 12.-Capt Wilkinson,
leader of the band at the National Soldiers
Home, shot his wife and then himself last
night. Both are dead. Cause, domestic
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DEATHS.

In this city, Jan. IL, Thomas s. Olive, aged 40
years IL months.
Funeral this Tuesday forenoon, at IL o'clock, at
No. 81 Bracket street.
In this city, Jan. H. of scarlet fever George Skol
field, only of Willis NJ. and Ida r. Chenery,
aged months IS days.
In Gorham, Jan. 2, of diphtheria Geo. H.. young
est child of Orrin and Margaret Westcott, aged
years 10 months 2 days.
In Somerville, Mass, Jan. 8, Myra daughter of
Frank W. and Emma A. Green, aged year and
month
In Fairfield Jan. 7, Mrs. Abigail Stevens, aged
60 years.
In Fairfield, Jan. 2, Zenas B. Rogers, aged 81 yrs
In Augusta, Jan. l. Mrs. Drusilla f. Baker, widow
of the late Daniel G. Baker, aged 81 years.
In Augusta, Dec. 81, Mrs. Eliza A. Blackburn
aged 80 years months.
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DIES MONIES, Jan. 12.-The legislature con-
vened to-day The Governors message rec
ommends the payment of the entire state debt,
$545, 345, at maturity July /, 1881, and holding
state elections the same date as congressional
elactionS
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BEALsvILLE, Md, Jan. 12.-Saturday a ne
gro was arrested for attempting to outrage a
white girl. Yesterday morning mob took
took him from jail and hung him.
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xLvIth CONGRESSES Session
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. q
The bill to ascertain the losses sustained by
citizens ON account of Indian depredations,
was referred.
Mr.. Hamlin of Maine presented memoria
of citizens of Maine, asking legislation o
give all rghtful claimants upon the Genev a
award fund immediate and sufficient oppor-
tunity to present their claims. Mr.. Hamlin
earnestly invited attention and early action of
the judiciary committee to whom the petition
was referred upon subject.
Bill for the relief of Theophilus p. Chandler,
late Assistant United States Treasurer at Bos-
ton, from liability for defalcation of an en-
poye was referred, as was also bill for relief of
John S. Logan.
Senate passed bill for the relief of the suf-
ferers by loss of the government steamer Don
Cameron, and the bill for the prevention of
cruelty to animals in transportation was taken
up.
On motion of Mr.. Thurman the blf was
postponed until Monday.
The military appropriation bill was passed as
reported.
Mr.. lakewood of Iowa, from the committee
on pensions, reported favorably on the Senate
bill for the increase of pensions of totally dis
abled soldiers and sailors. Placed on the
calendar.
At2p. M. the Senate went into executive
session.
HOUSE.
Several bills and resolutions were introduced
ana T6Ierreu
By Mr.. Ballou of Rhode Island, to reduce
the tax on deposits subject to payment with
persons aud associations engaged in the bank
ing business.
BY Mr.. Robinson of Mass, in regard to COM
pensation and expenses of pension agents.
BY Mr.. Wood, to facilitate the refunding OF
the national debt.
By Mr.. Warner, to stop paper imitation and
provide for the necessary increase of currency
by free coinage of silver and gold.
By Mr.. Forsythe, to increase the circulation
of national banks and relieve them from pay
mert of tax on circulation.
A resolution directing the committee on ex-
penditures in the State Department to investi-
gate the facts relative to the consulate at Hong
Kong was adopted.
A resolution by Mr.. Harmer, to appoint
committee to inquire into the methods of pay
ing pension arrears, bounties and back pay to
soldiers, with a view to the enactment of such
legislation as may correct existing defects aud
protect pensioners in their rights, was adopt
ed.
A motion to suspend the rules and pass bill
admitting salt free of duty was lost.
A petition asking for reduction of duty on
steel rails was referred.
A petition representing $500, OOO, 900 capital,
asking for the enactment of a law to protect
trademarks, was referred. Adjouened.
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LONDON, Jan. 12-12.30 P. M.-Consols at 81 13-
16 for money and account.
LONDON, Jan. 12-12.30 P. M.-American secu-
rities-United States bonds, at 5s, 1864 41as,
11Os4; As, 10Y. ,
LIVERPOOL, Jan; 12-12.3O P. sM.-Cotton market
easier Middling uplands I'd; Orleans at 1850; re-
ceipts 1850, all Americana sales 10000 bales; for
speculation and export 1000. -----------
I1IvIsIsrooI, Jan. 1912. 80 T. M.-Flour at LOG
IL 6; Winter Wheat 10 S911 6; Spring Wheat 10 2
gil; California average 10 8ta11 6; club do IL 5
II 10; Corn at 7a5 71s Peas at Z. Provisions,
&c.,-Pork at 60; Beef at 80; Bacon at SO 6@3S;
Cheese at 60; Lard 40 6. Tallow at 81, at LoT Ion
at 40.
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Foreign Exports.

LIVERPOOL, ENG. Steamer Brooklyn-42, 800
bush grain in bulk, $3.50 bags barley S79 do peas,
1858 do wheat, 1911 packages butter, 1898 do pro-
visions, 1000 bags oatmeal, 515 bbls apples, 100
boxes potatoes, $50 sacks -four, 100 bbs potash,
61O doors, Al bbls copper ore, AZ packages bacon,
Is do poultry % deer, IL Of boots and Shoes
2 packages merchandise.
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FINANCIAL. AND COMMERCIAL

. Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND. Jan. IL.
The market for Sugar is in fair demand and adj
vancsd 1sc to-day; we quote graduated at 1O1Ac
and Extra 91ac.
The following are Lo-day's quotations of Flour.
Grain PrOvisI0nS &c.
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acknowledgements is one of the Oldest and
largest selling baking powders in the United States
1t makes light doughnuts dumplings, biscuits cake
&c.. &c. CONGRESS Yeast Powder and SHADES
English Mustard received the award at Mechanics
Fair, 1878. Always reliable, and the ladies' fay-
orite.
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THE MILITIA.

Gen. Chamberlain Orders Them to Obey
No One but Him.
AUGUSTA Jan. 12.-General Chamberlain
has issued the following order:
HEADQUARTERS 1sT DRY. NJ NJ.
AUGUSTA, Jan. r. 1880.
General Order No. 3.
First-The attention of all military organiZa-
lions now in the service of the State, and of
all men liable to military duty in this State is
directe to the following orders.
STATE OF MAINE,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
augusta, Jan. 5, 1880.
Major General Joshua L. Chamberlain is hereby
authorized to protect the public property and insti-
buttons of the State until my successor is duly
qualified
ALoNzo GARcELoN, Governor
Second-I am now discharging the duties
thus devolved on me in protecting the public
property and institutions of the State until a
Governor is legally elected and duly qualified.
Third-Particular attention is called to the
law rendering it unlawful for any body of men
other than the regularly organized corps of the
militia, without authority expressly given, to
associate themselves together as military
company or organizations or to parade in public
with arms.
Fourth-All persons and organizations will
take notice accordingly, and all authorized
military organizations will understand that
they are to report to me for orders until they
are otherwise ordered by or through me.
JOSHUA l.. CHAMBERLAIN,
Major General.
FRANK E. NYE Major and Assistant Adjutant
General,
General Order. No. 70
1.-The several counties of this State are con-
stituted into the first division of the militia
of Maine.
2-Major General Joshua L. Chamberlain IS
assigned to the command of the first division.
3-The commanding officers of all military
organizations accepted into the service of the
State are required to report to him. He will
be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By order of the Governor and Commander
in-Chief
S. d. LEAvITT,
Adiutant General.
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California Mining stocks.


at 304 per cent on CALL prime mercantile paper at
566 per cent. Sterling Exchange advanced 1a
with actual business at 482I482A for long and
4S41A04S4A for short. Governments strong and
higher State bonds nominal. Railroad bonds
active.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
ed 500, 900 shares
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Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water conveyance-100O bush Cornmeal to G..
W. True & Co.
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SEOCAss
Closing prices at Portland Mining Exchange, by
L. H. Mansfield & Co., brokers, 81 Exchange street
portland Me January
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Grand TrunYx Elevator,

The following is a statement of Grain at the Grand
Trunk Elevator January IL.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-09-11
Coun.s Great circus Coming.

The Great w. C. Coup's "New
United Monster Show embracing
the New York Aquarium, Wonderful
Broncho Horses. Royal japanese Cir
Gus, Melville's Australian Circus, Col
wins Superb Menagerie, Flyers start
ling Trained Animals, Woods Musium
and the Great Indian ShOw-all eX-
hibited for one price-are billed for
jackson, Tuesday october 9Th. This
promises to he the greatest cOmbina-
ton and to give the grandest enter
tainment of the kind ever offered to
the citizens of Jackson. 1t is not
necessary to urge the community TO
watch out for it. They are certain to
do that. Jackson always meets
first class circus with an audience OF
not less than 5000, and the appetite
for a good show of this kind is stronger
now than ever, because it has been a
long time since our people have had
a chance to see one. Everybody is
sure to come, and if the representa-
tions of the advance cOurants are
true, they will not be disappointed.
Before the time appointed, the man
of the mammoth concern IN
tend TO inform the public through
THE COMET, of the nature, seope and
merits Of The Combined Shows.