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METEOROLOGICAL
ISrIcAr1oNs FOR THE NEXT TwENrY-gouR
HOURS.

iNHcArioNs FOR THE NEXT TWENTY-BOUR
HOURS.
WAR DEP'r, OFF1cK CHIEF S1aNALl
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
May 2, A. M.
For New England,
Partly cloudy weather and occasional rain,
southerly veeriDg to noItherly winds, falling
followed by rising barometer, higher tempera-
tore.
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
The area of low barometer is now central
north of Montreal. The barometer is high and
rising rapidly in the northwest. The temper
AZURE has risen slightly in New England and
Middle Atlantic states and from SOTO 18o in the
lower lake region. 1t has fallen from 100 to
160 in the extreme northwest. Cloudy and
glon, Milo valley and Tennessee. Elsewhere
fair weather prevails Southerly winds con-
tinue in New England and Middle Atlantic
states. The Missouri river has risen one foot
at Bonneville. The Mississippi has risen nine
teen inches at Lacrosse, eighteen inches at St.
Louis, where it is now one foot five inches
aboveithe danger line. 1t is one foot ten inch
es above at Cairo, one foot at Memphis and
thirteen inches at Vicksburg. 1t has fallen
eight inches at St. Paul. where it lis four feet
two inches above the danger line.
Indications are that the storm now central
north OF Montreal will move eastward through
the st. Lawrence valley causing rain in New
England and local rain in the Middle Atlantic
States to-day and that local rains will prevail
in the lower lake region folio wed by clearing
weather to-day and by cooler fair weather to-
morrow. The Missouri river will probably
continue to rise below and fall above Leave H.
worth. The Mississippi will probably cont nue.
to rise at and below st. Louis and fall at St.
Paul
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THE DEADLOCK.
No Conclusion Yet Reached by the Re-
publican Committee-Senator Conkling
and the President.


and the President.
WASHINGTON, April 30.-The Republican
caucus committee appointed to prepare a pro-
gramme for the proposed executive sessions
have held several meetings, the last one this
afternoon, but have not yet completed their
labors, and hardly expect to be ready to report
to the caucus Monday Five members, Dawes,
ingalls,, Cameron of Wisconsin, Rollins and
Sewell, had conference with President Gar
field last night land the complicated situation
was discussed at considerable length, with a
view of securing harmonious action on all
points Of the difficulty but it is understood
that in regard to one of them at least no pro-
gress was made in the line Of adjustment
The committee informed the President that
Senator Conkling had given them to under
stand that he (Conkling) cared nothing for a
continuance of the dead lock On his own ac-
count but had promoted it SO far as the New
York collectorship question was concerned,
merely in Difference to the wishes of his New
York constituents, who believed that DELAY
would result in withdrawal of Robertson s
nomination, which they earnestly desired in
the interest of party harmony. The commit-
tee thereupon asked the President whether it
would be embarrassing to him to withdraw this
nomination and have all the rest of the nomi-
nations promptly confirmed, The President
in reply said with emphasis that no such prop
osition could be entertained, and thus the con-
ference andad
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An Important Case Decided.

WHEELING, W. Va, April 30.-Judge Jack
son of the Circuit court of the United States
now in session at Petersburg decided the case
of state of West Virginia VS.. Taylor Strouder
(colored) indicted for murder in this city nine
years ago, allowing pleas in abatement to be
filed and over ruling the demurrer to the
pleas by the State and adiudging the pleas
good in law. He also overruled the motion
on behalf of the State to remove the prisoner
to the custody of the State authorities and re-
fused to hold him for Indictment in the United
States court and discharged Strouder from
custody. This case has been before the U. S.
court for some years and involves question
under the civil rights bill allowing the colored
man the privilege of being tried by colored
here and sentenced to be hung each time. He
was then taken to the Supreme Court of the
State and from thence to the U. S. Supreme
court and then removed back to the U. S.
District court for West Virginia.
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A New Comet,

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, May 1.-At 2 O'Clock
this morning DIR Lewis Swift discovered
another new comet in the constellation of An
dromeda. This is the first comet discovered
this year and places Prof. Swift in possession
of the $500 prize offered by Mr.. Warner, the
founder of Warner observatory 1t is yery
bright, of fair size and moving in southerly
direction
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A Progressive Southern Democrat.

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-A statement is
maze that James b. Campbell of Charleston,
for Congress as an Administration Democrat
to NIL the vacancy caused by the death of
O'Connor. Mr.. Campbell is we'll known as the
Democrat who wrote that remarkable letter
denouncing the frauds in South Carolina and
proving his assertions. Mr.. Campbell is one
OF the authorities cited by Mr.. Hale in his late
speech in support of Democratic outrages in
that state. He is a native of South Carolina.
an able lawyer, and man of high character
and would undoubtedly poll a strong Repub-
can woe. he is as thoroughly committed to
is too strong and influential to be ostracised.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Abbott's Sentence Likely to be Com
muted.
BOSTON. May 1.-The governor and council
are considering new evidence in the case of
Abbott sentenced to be hung for the murder of
Mrs. Crue and now under reprieve The
evidence is OF such character as to make it
appear certain that Abbott will not be ex-
ecuted. Nv VA
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EIGHTY LIVES LOST

By the Wrecking Of a British Steamship.
MELBOURNE, April 30.--The British steamer
Tarana, of Melbourne. has been wrecked on
the reefs off Otago, New Zealand. Eighty
persons were drowned.
Mutual Union Telegraph Company.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 1.-Ex-United States
Treasurer John c. New is in Chicago making
arrangements for the sale of stock of the Mu-
tual Union Telegraph Company. He states
the line will be built from New York to Chi
cago within six months. -
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European Naarkcrs.

and account. " i'ohoy
LONDON, April 30.--Amsrican securites-rn;ted
States bonds. As, 119: 5s, 104N. '''"
LIVERPOOL, April 3o-12.3o P. M.-Cotton m,,.
ket IN moderate inquiry and freely supplied Mid
fiat. AuVWes
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Newark Printers on a Strike.

NEWARK, N. j., April 30.-The printers OH
every paper her struck for an advance from 80
to 36 cents per thousand. The demand was re-
fused Employers offered 80 cents which the
men refused
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Crops and Mines on the Pacific Coast

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30.-Reports from
nearly all counties in the state show Increased
acreage of grain sown and now in fine growing
thought, will reach one million tons. Barley
Is also grown extensively for shipment to st.
Louis and Milwaukee.
Mining business in southwestern Nevada and
IN Arizona is developing to unexpected pro-
por.aons. The gross earnings of the Central &,
southern Pacific roads promise to reach S25.-
100000 in 1881, "-''
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switchmen's Strike at Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 1.-The switchmen of all rail-
roads centering here tonight resolved to strike
tomorrow for an advance. They number 500
men. Trouble is apprehended. They now re-
ceive from $75 to 800 month.
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NOTICE. Ladies now using cream tartar and
soda in baking will have better results by using
Congress Yeast Powder. Try it in biscuits, cake,
doughnuts, pie crust, etc.
SHADES ENGLISH MUSTARD is sold by all gro
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DEATHS

In this city, May LIST, Mrs. Margaret A widow
CT Robert Southgate Boyd aged 10 years.
Funeral services Wednesday forenoon at 1880
O'Clock. Burial private.]
In this city. April 3oth, James P. Halpin, aged
20 years, months.
Funeral services this morning at 8 o'clock, at
the Cathedral Immaculate Conception
In this city, LIST inst, at the residence of Luther
Severans. 172 Clark street, Mrs. Sarah Z. Alley,
aged 68 years.
Funeral Tuesday at $50 p. m. Burial private.
Lynn, Mass, papers please copy.l
In Bridgton. April 26, Samuel Sawyer, aged about
55 years
In Brdgton, April 90 Ella NJ, wife of Owen Tay-
Tor, and daughter of the late William and Ann NJ.
Jordan, aged "a years 10 months
In Bath. April 20, Ann B., wife of VIM. r. Saw
yer. aged 35 years.
In Sweden. William Wentworth, aged 80 years
months
In Waterford, April 16, Mrs. Ellen NJ. Billings,
aged 81 years months.
MINIATURE ALMANAC MAY Q.
4 4 tas
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FOREIGN PORTS.


April l, lat N, Ion 20 W, barque Carrie Wins
low, Loring, from Philadelphia for Portland. o.
April 3, lat ID N, Ion 81 w, ship Virginia, Delano
from Liverpool for Rio Janeiro
April IA, 30 miles w of Scily, ship Dan'l Barnes,
from Newport for Hong Kong.
April 20, lat "a 40, Ion 81 O7, sch Bessie Black
from Portland for Pensacola.
April 20, lat 81 4S. lon 6S 80, brig WIN Robert.
son, Delano, from st kits for New York,
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND, April 80. +
The following are to-days quotations of Flour,
Grain. Provisions. SC.
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New Yerk s.ecz n.s.. aenev nanr.r,.

New York stock nrsh M cnev Marker.
tBy Telesraph.)
NEW YORK, April 30.-Money was offered at
per cent. on call The bank statement is highly sat
isfactory, showing gain in the net aeserve of S.
500, 600.
Sterling Exchange still continues to advance. We
quote bankers asking rates, 6O-day bills at 4S3la
per (of 81; 8065 par yalue) and on demand 4S4,
against 4824@4841a one week ago. Commercial
bills at 4S11a@431% gold.
me FOLLOWING are Io-daY's closing quotations of
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Receipts Of Maine Central.

PORTLAND, April 70.
For Portland, 80 cars miscellaneous merchandise
for connecting roads, 70 cars miscellaneous mer-
chandise,
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Ship Northampton Murphy, at Bath from Liver.
pool, with salt, reports weather the pas
sage. lost mizzen lower topsail yard damaged cut
water, and shifted cargo.
Brig Arcot, Small, at New York from Port Spain,
reports, April 20, AM. in the bay, collided with
an unknown barque and lost jibboom and fore top
gallantmast with all attached
Sch Belle Higgins, Higgins at Charleston from
Bath. reports when two days out encountered a
gale lasting thirysix hours shifted deckload brick
and had to throw part of them to right vessel.
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PORTLAND, April So
Tho following quotations of Grain were received
by telegraph from Chicago to-day by A. ". Jordan,
157 Commercial street.:
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Dry Goods Wholesale Market.

Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water conyeyanaA-i0o0- b.sh jDEaiaeti co g
W. Trua az Co,
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sAsLING DAYS sTEAMsHIPs.
MA REAfSES.

MARRIAGES.
In Falmouth. April %. by Rev. A. n. Ward. Gee,
w. Lord of Falmouth and Mrs. Mary E. Latham,
formerly of Portland
In Casco, April IT. VIM. NJ. Mitchell and Louise
F. Pickett.
In Gray, April 10. Henry Plummer and Miss Ly-
da Verrill.
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M. G. Palmer,
$50 MIDDLE ST,
apr25 mo
Strawberry Plants for Sale,

pUkE WILSON strawberry plants for sale
Il Will be ready for delivery on and after May
Ist Price $3.50 per 1000. Address SIMON A.
JORDAN, Cape Elizabeth Me. ape d2ws
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SLIGHTLY
D A M AG Z D.

Ihave just received a large lot
of fine All Linen Handkerchiefs,
slightly damaged by manufacture
er's imperfectiOns, consisting of
fine hemstitched, and hemstitched
with printed borders, fine all linen
with woven borders in cOlOrs and
corded borders, making one of the
largest lines of Handkerchief ev-
er offered in this market. / shall
offer the entire lot at about half
the regular price, and can assure
my customers they will not have
an opportunity to buy Handker-
chiefs so cheap again for many a
day.
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Grain Market.

The ooove prices are for car lots of Potatoes; sn
LOTS rhonf nc hi0her
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LAUNCH-The new schr Morris W Child, built by
II NJ Bean, Camden, was to be launched 3Oth. She
will register 515 tons, lis owned in Camden. Deer
Isle and Boston. and is to be commanded by Capt
Judson Torrey of Deer Isle. Classed for 13 years.
She is chartered to load hay at Belfast for south
ern port and return with hard pine
j II Lane of Searsport, has strenched the keel for
schr of $50 TONS to be launched this season. Capt
AL Closson is to command her.
Sch Octavia A Dow, of Portland, 40 TONS has been
sold to Capt Ginn of Vinalhaven, who will con-
tinue her in the fishing business.
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MINIATURE ALMANAC. MAY 2.
Sun rises. ......4.49 High water, u ny. 2.O3
Sun sets. 7.05 Moon sets. 800. 11.17
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17
Care of Nails.

Some persons insist that the fngen
nails are signs of character. The slen-
der, tapering nail, they say, indicates a
refined nature which is sometimes ac-
companied by shrewish temper. The
broad, stubby nail suggests natural
coarseness which may be allied to good
nature. Whether these are signs or not,
it is true that the care of the nails re-
vea]s personal habits as to cleanliness.
Nails may be greatly improved, both
in shape and color, by proper attention;
The best appliance is a nail-brlsh used
in water softened by the addition of a
little borax and really-fne toilet soap.
In" well-brushed and we'll cared-for
nails the little cartain-like rim which
surrounds them is we'll pushed or rolled
back, displaying generally a delicate lit
tie crescent at the root. The skin Of the
finger should never be allowed to grow
up on the nail.
In pairing and trimming the shape
given should always be as long an oval
as possible. To cut a nail squarely off
gives the inger-end a stubby look.
The corners should be carefully and
closely cut, and the center left rather
long, so as to give the long oval shape.
In cleaning the nails the knife should
never scrape off the inner substance OF
the nail, as this renders the edge Opaque
and muddy in appearance, whereas it
should be transparent.
The nail is susceptible of high degree
of polish by rubbing with the towel when
drying the hands. 49,. ....
The habit of biting the nails is one
against which children should be care
fully guarded. It is rrinous to the very
structure of the nail, and once acquired,
is one Of the most difficult habits tc
break.
This is evidenced by the fact that
some men and women, but more espe'
cially men, have habit of biting theil
nails when reading or studying, of which
they are perfectly unconscious.
Not few lawyers and clergymen oc
cur to mind whose nails are almost {
deformity as result of this habit.
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Trustees of Insane Hospitals.

The trustees of the State Insane
Hospitals met at Rochester, March 9.
President Hon. III b. Strait. VIM.
Schimmel, Burr Duel, J. V. Carolin
and a. L.. Sacket. and G. W. Dyer,
steward of the first hospital, being
present. Reports were presented for
the last quarter from the superinten-
dents of both hospitals, giving the
number in each, discharges. deaths,
etc. with recommendation as to some
desired changes and improvements,
which, in the order, were acted upon
formally. The committee to visit the
Kankakee hospital, also the ones ut
Elgin and Madison, reported through
Maj: Sackett, strongly recommending
the arched and fireproof system for
rebuilding at st. Peter, and also for
further additions at Rochester. All
the wards were visited and inspected !;
also the new building in process Of
finishing, the engine room, etc. Nh.
Osborn of st. Paul, contractor for
heating the addition, was present, and
the building committee was instructed
to settle with him as per contract. IL.
Z. Horton, architect for preparing
plans, specifications, ETC., for rebuild
ing at st. Peter, conferred with the
board and reported that plans, etc.,
would be ready by April |, at st. Peter,
for inspection, and previous to that
time at his Office in Rochester. The
board authorized advertisements for
contracts, and will meet at st. Peter
April II to open bids and award con-
tracts.
The erection of the new engine
house was referred to the board, with
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17
Minnesota Knights Of Honor.

The grand lodge of Minnesota
Knights Of Honor, recently in session
at st. Paul elected the following officer
for the ensuing year
Grand Dictator-H. B. Upham, Rochester
Grand Vice Dictator-L. e. Wheeler,
Austin.
Grand Assistant Dictator-M. Maverick,
WinOna.
Grand Chaplain--C. G. Higbee, St Paul.
Grand Guide-R. II. Stephens, st. Paul.
State Medical EXa1nncr-Dr. r. ". cross,
Rochester.
Grand Reporter-Wm Cheney, Minneapolis.
Grand Treasurer-H. II. Luers, Owatonna.
Grand Guardian w II. Jennings, Crooks
ton.
Grand Sentinel-Hugh Speeks, Dover.
Grand Trustees-Wm. Moorhousc, Hast
ings S. W. Burgess, Mankato; ~ ". Booth,
Rochester.
Supreme Rcpresentatives-Two years, Ed
ward J. Davenport, Minneapolis.
Alternate-R. II. Stevens, st. Paul.
Supreme Representatives, One year, II. g.
Upham, Rochester.
Alternate-W. y. Webb, Wabasha.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Laws and Supervislon-I.. n. Countryman,
| Hastings; Allen Geerisll, St Charles; NJ. b..
! Chadwick, Owatonna.
On Appeals and Grievance-W. j. Briggs,
| Glyndon.
1t appears from the reports OF the
grand officers that there arc sixteen
lodges in the state, with membership
of 600. The order is in very pros
porous condition, and it's prospects are
bright. It has membership of over
10000 in the United States, which is
an increase of more than 10000 in the
last year. 1t has paid out to widows
and orphans during the year 1881
ST. 100000.
The Supreme Lodge of the United
States which is composed of represent
atives from thirty-two states. vii
meet in Minneapolis in may next
Steps were taken py the grand lodge t.
properly entertain them at that time
The thanks Of the grand lodge wer
extended to Ivanhoe lodge No. SGS 0
st. Paul. for the courtesies shown an
elegant banquet rendered the gran
:, lodgeat the Windsor hotel. The gran
lodge adjourned to meetin Winona i
March, 1882. ..
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Theatrical Qualifications.

A candidate for the stage, early in the
present century, applied to one Of the
proprietors of London theater for an
engagement After he had exhibited
specimens of his various talents the fol-
lowing dialogue took place between the
manager and him
ssSir, you futter. y
$50 did Mrs. Inchbald.
You are lame Of leg"
So was Foote. .
But you are thick-legged."
$50 is Jack Johnson"
..You have an ugly face
$50 has Liston. .
You are very short.
$50 was Garrick.'
'sYou squint abominably.''
$50 did Lewis. z
You are a most monotonous man
nerist.
$50 is Kemble.. !"
% Yon are but miserable copy of
Kemble.''
So is Barrymore. .
You have a perpetual whine. z
$50 has Pope
In comedy you are quite buffoon. y
So is Munden.
:. You sing as i'll as you act.
So does Kelly
" But, you have all these defects COM
bined.
So much the more singular
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Trade in Cat-Tails.

It may not be generally known that
trade in CATO mine tails, or cat-tails, or
catkins, or whatsoever they may be
rightly called, is Of some Importance
and magnitude. Whoever discovered
and made known the fact that the proper
place for the swamp-nur tured catkin
was the parlor and drawing-room has
not left his name behind, but certain it
is that in the year 1879, and more par
ticularly in the year 1880, catkins began
to be included in the house furnishing
of ornamental things. At the present
time the demand is large and increasing
and useless weed has become an arti-
Gle of commerce. The catkins are used
with pampas grass, sea oats and native
grasses to make up the contents of vases
which ornament mantels and room cor
ners. This has become the rage, as it
is called, and many room is undergo
ing the process of catkin and grass
adornment. For the reception Of these
grasses large and small vases are used,
according to location, and drain pipe,
ornamented by home handiwork, are
used for the same purpose as we'll as for
umbrella-sta11ds. The catkins with the
beautiful pampas grass add a great deal
to the attractiveness Of any room, and
particularly Of that one with compile
mentary surroundings. The time was
when the beauties Of natural grasses
we're concealed under a coating Of alum,
or some other glistening substance.
From the tinsel we are gradually turn
ing to more correct taste, even in such
small matters as cathins One firm in
Providence has laid in stock of about
5000 catkins. Portland (lnc.) Press.
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instruction to mature the plans and
mt the building under contract: also,
to mature plans for water supply, etc,
and report in April. Hon. q. B. Strait
was appointed visiting committee for
the ensuing quarter. Various routine
business was transacted, and the board
adjourned to meet at st. Peter April
l2. The board are DESTROYS, II prac-
tical. to erect the new east wing the
coming fall, SO that the walls may be
settled, and the building fully finished
and furnished in 1882.
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Old Age.

The brain in old persons, after the age
of 70, diminishes both in bulk and den
sity, and thus becomes lighter. Its ca
pacity for continuous hard work is
thereby lessened as really as is that of
the body for muscular labor.
As an old man, however, has the &C
cumulated knowledge, skill and practi-
cal experience Of almost lifetime, and
that wonderful facility which comes of
habit, he may, with good health and
care, do much of his best work in the
neighborhood, say, OF so.
He cannot bear mental strain, and he
must not attempt mental ''spurts, /" but
he can still show himself workman
that needeth not to be ashamed
Since, however, the brain is not then so
firmly supported by the skull, and is
sighter in texture, the blood vessels are
more easily dilated or ruptured. The
danger Of paralysis and apoplexy is still
further increased, because the blood YES
sells become in old age more or less os-
sifed and brittle, and thus less able to
sustain a sudden rush of blood.
The aged should carefully abstain
from every form of violent action, and,
indeed, from every violent emotion.
The full term of toll, whether in rearing
and supporting children or in the service
of the public, earns q right to what is the
normal physiological condition Of age
freedom from all that annoys, perplexes,
harnesses, excites and burdens. - Youths
Companion.