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The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE IL.
Free Trade.
The London Times Pronounces It Fail
ure.
London Times.

The negotiations between the English and
French commissioners for a new commercial
treaty Commences at the foreign office this week.
1t is impossible not to be struck by the con-
trast presented between the circumstances of
the present negotiations and those of the nego-
tiations in Paris, twentyone years ago, be-
tween The French government and Mr.. Cob
den, VIXEN the era Of commercial treaties of
the so-called free-trade type began. In.those
days all was hope and confidence among free
traders. We had ourselves had fourteen years
of unparalleled prosperity under the new sys-
ten. The French Emperor was himself a
convinced free-trader, and though his sub
lects were protectienists, it was believed that
they had only to get a taste of what free-trade
or the nearest approach to free trade the En-
peror could venture on, really meant to be
themselves converted to the new gospel
Their conversion was also to involve that of
the rest of Europe and the world. All this
before the American civil war, with the high
duties il entailed, and the long history of ma
terial prosperity that ensued notwithstanding
the high duties. 1t was also before those Ger
man wars with Austria and France which de-
throned France from its primacy in Europe.
Now the free-trade enthusiasm has all died
out. france itself has not been converted or
half converted, while its political defeats have
indisposed it to that close intercourse with its
nearest continental neighbor which free-trade
would inevitably lead TO. Even if it had been
converted, it has no longer the same influence;
il France we're free-trading nation it would
not draw the world after it. Above all, it
would be useless to deny that protectionists
are not cowed by free trade arguments as they
once were. The prosperity of France, the
United States, and other countries under
protectionist system has raised doubts which it
is difficult to answer satisfactorily in popular
way, as 10 what free trade really accomplishes,
while the check to our own trade by the nigh
tariffs OF foreign countries has produced a
strong feeling of resentment in this country
against the countries retaining them which in
disposes people to listen to free trade argument
This change of circumstances demonstrates,
we think, the real impolicy of the course
which was entered upon twenty years ago
with so much eXultation, and against which
the most vigorous protests were raised in our
own columns at the time. The world was not
to be converted to free trade by the careful ed
ucation Of leading country whose rulers were
more intelligent than the mass. In spite of
all the development of trade between France
and England since the treaty, there has been
persistent distrust and acrimony and now we
have TO negotiate a new treaty, with France as
protoctionist as ever, and with protectionist
ideas making way among the electors, SO that
we are told to take whatever conditions the
French will coneede to US in case worse should
befall
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
MAINE.

Sudden Death of an Old Hotel Proprietor.
Especial to the Press.l
WINTHROP, Mr.. Ezra Getchell, proprietor
of the Winthrop House and former hotel
keeper at Lewiston, Skowhegan and Farming
ton Falls, died at the Winthrop House this
morning suddenly of heart disease. He re-
tired in good health and was found dead. The
deceased was 70 years of age and much
respected citizen of this town. He leaves a
large family Of children to mourn his loss.
f. S. M.
Steamer Cambridge Delayed by the
Storm.
ITO the Associated Press.l
BOSTON, June 10.-On account of the storm
the trip of steamer Cambridge to Bangor is
postponed till tomorrow afternoon.
Society OF the Sons of Maine in Chicago.
CHICAGO, June 10 The following named
natives OF Maine are among the gentlemen
who are said to have accepted invitations to be
present at the banquet at the Palmer House,
to be given June 10th, by the Sons of
Maine in this city: Hon. Hannibal Hamlin,
Hon. James G. Blaine, Gen. S. J. Anderson,
Hon. Bion Bradbury, L. D. M. Sweat and G.
A. Boutelle; Massachusetts,. J. D. Washburne,
Hon. Henry W. Paine, Hon. j. T. Drew,
George F. Emery of the Boston Post and Gov.
j. D. Long; Georgia, 81. J. Kimball; Pennsyl-
vania, Hon. G. f. Marrelle; Wisconsin, Hon.
d. Fl. Wells; Minnesota, M. H. Dunnell
Iowa, ex-Gov. Samuel Merrill; Washington,
d. c., Hon. Horatio King
Mule Room Boys Strike In Biddeford
Factories.
B1DDEFoRD, June 10.-The "Back Boys" so
called, in the mule rooms of the Pepperell
and Laoonia mills united in strike for higher
wages to-day. This has caused the stopping
of nearly all the mule rooms in both corpora
tions and has thrown quite number of older
operatives who are dependent on these boys
for their work, out Of employment.
Ivy Day at Bates College.
LEWISTON, June 10.-At Bates College to-
day the annual celebration of Ivy Day by the
Junior class occurred, with an GRAFTON, poem,
presentation of class honors, planting the Ivy,
etc.
A Man Crushed by the Cars.
BANGOR, June 1o.-Yesterday man named
Shaw, about 60 years old, employed in the
wooden mill at Dover attempted to jump on a
passing train of the B. & P. Railroad in Gull
ford and fell beneath the trucks. One of his
legs was crushed in frightful manner and
was amputated to-day. He is now in critical
condition.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
Gloucester Fish Market.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING June 10.

FOR THE WEEK ENDING June 10.
Our quotations wholesale prices for fare lots,
and jobbing lots command an advance on our fig
ures.
medium; new pickled-cured Bank 81 y Qtl for
large $314 for medium; dry cured Bank at S41h y
qtl for large and S31a for medium. New Shore cod
fish picked cured at S41l2 for large and S31s for
medium. Western Bank have been in liberal re-
ceipt the past week, and the market is well sup
piled.
We quote Cusk at So, Haddock at S214@2s4:
kench cured do SO.
Boneless and prepared fish from 3@5c p fb for
Hake and Cusk to 51a08 for best Goldfish Smoked
Halibut at 10c ~ h. Smoked Salmon at 18c; Scaled
Herring 1S920c y box. Bloaters at 60c {9 hun
dred.
Mackerel-Receipts for the week 1885 bbls, of
fair quality, mostly mediums. We notice sales at
out of pickle with bbl Old stock practically out of
the market. New York quotations are S41A for old
IS; and S7@S714 for 2s.
Picked Herring at SO Dbl for round Shore, and
1914 @S6 for Labrador and Nova Scotia split:
Eastport and Bay Shore round SO; Newfoundland
do at S2A 92@; do split at S314@ S31a; choice
Shore splits $51stGS514; Eastern do So; Medium
Nova Scotia split $31a@S4
Trout Sl4 y Dbl; Swordfsh at S6697; Goldfish at
So, Haddock at S31a, Halibut Heads S31s. Hall
but Fins 50 Dbl, Fins and Napes at S41a Tongues
&c. Tongues and Sounds at SO; Alewives S31@0
$3$4 Halifax Salmon $20GS21 california do at
Sl4.
Fresh Hahbut-Last sales at and &c p for white
end gray.
Pure Medicine Oil at 81 y gal, crude do at soc;
Blacklist Oil;50c; Cod do 35a36c; Shore do at SOC;
Porgie do SOC.
Porgie scrap S12 y ton: Fish do So to SO; Liver
| do $91s; Livers S0@35c p bucket.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
WEST POINT.
A Rainy Day Mars the Graduating Elk


A Rainy Day Mars the Graduating Ex-
erciSeS
WEST POINT, June 10.-In consequence of
the heavy storm the graduating exercises this
morning were held in the chapel. The Secre-
tary of War and Gen. Sherman were present
Gen. Greene, president of the Board of Visi-
tors, addressed the cadets at length. Gen.
Howard delivered the diplomas to the gradua.
ting class and then introduced Gen. c. @.
Augur who also delivered an address. Gem
Howard then introduced Secretary Lincoln,
who was received with applause. He too ocn-
graduated the class upon having passed the
ordeal. Very soon many will be engaged in
the dangers and responsibilities of bringing to-
gether the two lines of frontier now advancing
from the east and the west, and he trusted
that in their hardship they would so bear
themselves as to make more manifest the bene-
fits they had received.
Gen. Sherman told the cadets that they
ought to feel sense of gratitude to the people
of the country for giving them their education
at considerable cost, aud complimented them
by saying he did not believe there was in the
whole world better represent tives of the
people than the carps of cadets.
The Secretary of War leaves for New York
this evening and for Washington tomorrow
Members of the graduating class are rapidly
leaving.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft,
1872 & 494 Congress st.
jun9 dsn3t

Branch Store Of the Hall Rubber
Company, Boston. Sole N. E.
Agents for the New York Betting
and Packing Company. Union
Rubber Company, and Chauncy
Rubber Company.
Mr.. C. I'll. B0sWOrth's Stock of
Rubber Goods has been purchased
by us, and removed to our new
store corner Middle and Union SITS.
We shall offer large, full and
complete stock of Rubber Goods,
consisting Of Betting, Packing and
Hose, Clothing, Druggists Sundries,
Boots, Shoes &c. Ladies' Rubber
WaterprOOfs S1.5O and upwards.
so feet Rubber Hose, couplings
and pipe $500.
Halls Patent Rubber Lined Rub
Der Boots are acknowledged by all
to be the best manufactured
Call and examine our goods,
which are guaranteed to be of the
same quality, and same low prices
as at our store in Boston.
HALL RUBBER COMPANY,
22S Middle Street.
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TnEH- - EaEs
Special Bargains
BED SPREADS !

We have just completed the pur-
chase of the entire stock of Bed
Spreads of New England manu-
facturer at prices which enable us
to offer them much below their
current value.
This stock consists of list, 200
full sized Heavy Crochet Spreads,
which we shall offer at $1,0O each,
never sold less than $l.25.
2rd, I43, | IA Marseilles
Spreads, extra weight, which we
offer at SLAP each, Would be
cheap at $l.75.
Sd, ia Extra size, soft finish
MarseiIleS Spreads, at $500 each;
spread which has only to be seen
to be appreciated.
In addition to the above, we
shall offer at the same time so dOz.
German Half Bleached Damask
IS Napkins, whole. selYages, at
$l.25 per dozen. A splendid val
ne for an every day Napkin.
Every house keeper should secure
some of the above.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
John F. ZEBLEY g. CO.,

Broad ST., (Drexel Building,) n. Y,
Dealers ian COumty, City and
Town Bonds OF Illinois, Kam-
sas, Missouri and Nebrask
interest paying or defaulted. Information furn-
ished. Correspondence solicited.
apr9 S&W3m
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
ERoM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.

Sid I'm Liverpool 9th ship Annie Fish, Hoffses,
United States.
Ar at Hong Kong Sth inst, barque Jonathan
Chase Costigan, Newcastle, NSW; 9th, ID Bry
ant, Nichols, do.
Sch Mountain Laurel, of Bristol, 80 tons, has
been purchased by parties at Portland and is to be
employed in the fishing business.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
STATE NEWS.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The Chronicle says that new grist mill has
lately been erected on the site of the old shovel
handle factory, at West Pennington, Wither
ell az Sylvester, proprietors.
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
The twenty-eighth annual agricultural and
horticultural fair and cattle show of the p. C.
A. Society, will be held at the park, in Fox
croft, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
October 4th, 9TH and 9th.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
The Telegraph says that man named Rich
ard Roussea was run over by fan engine, Sun
day, in Topsham, and died Wednesday. He
was intoxicated when run over.
The new shoe shop at Richmond employs
about four hundred hands, young persons.
mostly people living there.
The Telegraph says that the increase in the
prices of real estate in Richmond has been
something unusual at least for Maine Near
the centres of business land appears to be ex-
travagantly high and yet when in the market
finds ready sale.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Reporter says there seems to be a GOOD
prospect of getting two good hotels built at
Skowhegan, this season. Governor Coburn
with his usual liberslity and public spirit Of
fers TO build and furnish half of a good house
on the Brewster house lot. Other gentlemen
express willingness to help on the other
half. Frank Heselton has about decided to
build on the site of the Turner House.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
SOMERSET COUNTY.
METEOROLOGICAL
INDICATIONS FOR THE NExr TwENrY-youR
HOURS.

INDICATIONS FOB TKz NExr TwRNTY-youB
HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEg SIaNALl
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
June IL, l A. M.
For New England,
rainy followed by warmer, clearing Weather.
northeast, backing to westerly winds, lower
barometer. Cautionary signals ordered from
Newport TO Eastport.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
n northeasterly gale has prevailed on New
England and Middle Atlantic coast, and the
temperature has fallen in the New England
and Middle States, where it averages 100 below
the mean for the month. Fair weather pre-
walls in tie lake region, Tennessee and Ohio
valley, and the Gulf States. General rains
have fallen in the Middle States and New Eng
land. The following especially heavy rains
along the coast are reported in inches: Boston.
$50; Block Island, 4.97; New York, 2S7.
Special telegram from Pittsburg, received this
evening, report the Ohio river feet and inch
above the danger line, and rising at the rate of
inches per hour; rain has ceased in that re-
gion.
Fair weather is indicated for Sunday in the
Atlantic States, and occasional rain in the
Lake region, Tennessee and Ohio valley.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Senatorial Question.

The Senatorial Question.
CONCORD, June 10-The Republicans will
hold caucus Monday evening when the
Senatorial question will again be considered.
Opinion Of the Court.
The opinion of the Supreme Court on the
question of the election of U. S. Senator for
six years from March 4, 1883, by the present
legislature is in favor thereof on the ground
that the State has constitutional right to re-
presentation which the legislature cannot de-
prve it of. The next legislature having no
official existence until June, 1883, cannot elect
q Senator for the term commencing March 4,
1888. A refusal of the present Legislature to
elect a Senator for that term would be viola
ton of the constitutional right of the State to
be represented by two Senators "chosen by tho
legislature thereof for six years." Such a
refusal, leaving the State for three months
represented by only one Senator chosen by its
legislature would be as plainly demonstrations
al as similar ref ,sas leaving the State for all
time withoutar Senator SO chosen.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
THE JEANNETTE SEARCH.
Finely Equipped Expedition Soon to
Start Out.

a FINELY Equipped Expedition Soon to
Start Out.
WASHINGTON, June 10.-Commodore Phelps,
commanding the Mare Island navy yard re-
ports relative to the fitting out of the jean
nettee search steamer. He says: ''The Rodgers
has been thoroughly strengthened throughout
including heavy hanging knees diagonal
braces, inside breast hooks and partners for
wedging the masts and strengthened where
necessary with three inch oak planking fur
nished with composition ice crusher spare
rudder, spare propeller, six superior boats,
new suit of Sails &c., running rigging and q
liberal supply of stores in all departments
The machinery has been thoroughly over
hauled and put in compile order. Three addi-
tional pumps and one distiller have been sup
piled, together with steam heaters and pipes
fore and aft. Both engines and appliances
were found entirely satisfactory on trial under
steam In addition to very large amount of
STORES and pemmican purchased from the
''Jeannette search expedition appropriation, -
she has received three years full navy rations
of nearly every description, and althogether it
is estimated there will be ON board an ample
supply of food for thirty-ive officers and men
to last fully five years. In conclusion 1 be-
lieve l am safe in saying that in the Rodgers
ability to meet and overcome dangers and diff
fcultes of ice navigation, in her equipments
and outfits, in tho quantity, quality and SUI
perior packing OF her provisions, she has never
been surpassed or perhaps equalled by any
vessel fitted for the Arctic regions"
One Of the objects of an outfit for so long a
time is to have an abundance with which to
supply the people of the Jeanette and of the
missing whalers should the Rodgers be so for
tunate as to fall in with them.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
Mr.. Depew's Staten emit.
MARINE NEWS.
Schooner Sunk by Collision on the Jersey
Coast.

Schooner Sunk by Collision on the Jersey
Coast.
PHILADELPHIA, June 10-This morning the
steamer Pottsville reached this port, having
on board Capt. Lippincott and six men of
schooner James A. Franklin which was sunk
in collision with the Pottsville while on her
way up the Jersey coast from Norfolk. The
captain and crew were rescueds and taken on
board the Pottsville. The schooner was load
ed with lumber and bound for New York.
She is a total loss.
Evidences of a Wreck.
POINT PLEASANT, N. j., June 10-The
beach is strewn with wreck stuff and it is
feared some vessel must have struck on the
bar during last nights terrible gale and I'M
perceived have gone to pieces
A Spanish Coaster Wrecked.
HAVANA, June 10.-The Spanish coasting
steamer Alicante has been wrecked near Gil
bara and is a total loss All on board were
saved, including battalion of chasseurs de
BaZa.
Capsized by a WhirlWlnd.
The Spanish steamer Carolina to-day
brought the crew of the schooner Isabel, from
New York for Falmouth Jamaica. The lsa-
bel was struck by whirlwind on the 4th inst.
when she capsized. filling Immediately The
hours the crew took to their boat and were
picked up by the Carolina.
A Vessel in Distress.
NEwBURYPoRT, Mass, June 10.-A coal
vessel is ashore on Plum Island at Iswich bar.
The men are in the rigging. Aid has been sent
for from the life station.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
THE FIRE RECORD.

Steam Mill Destroyed at Gilead.
NORWAY, June 10.-John W. Benefits
steam mill at Gilead was burned this morning.
Cause and loss unknown. Insured for $500.
A large quantity of spool wood was burned.
Farm Buildings Burned in Hope.
CAMDEN, June 10.-The house and farm
buildings of George Wellman of Hope were
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The
buildings were nearly new. Loss $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
MINOR KILOGRAMS.

Gen. W. T. Sherman has accepted an invi-
tation to attend the New England fair in
Worcester, Mass, Sept. Z.
A secret meeting of the presidents and rep
resentatives of the different trunk lines was
held in New York yesterday to discuss the cut
ting of freight rates by the Erie railroad,
Nothing YVES learned of the result
The Jersey City machinists last night de.
cided to inaugurate strike to-day for a half
holiday every Saturday.
Che Ho Chinn, Chinese Minister of War.
has arrived in New York from Washington.
and leaves tomorrow for Europe
Gen. Longstreet has arrived in New York
from Turkey.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
A CYCLONE.
Most Destructive Gale of Wind in
Kansas.
FIVE PERSONS KILLED AND MANY
BUILDINGS DESTROYED.

ABILENE, Kan, June 10.-A cyclone struck
Solomon Valley last evening at Beloit. At
Solomon City number of houses were de-
stroyed, but no lives lost. -Four miles north
west of here Dennis Morgan and sister were
instantly killed and their house totally destroy
ed AT Bennington farmer named Froth-
ingham, his wife and hired hand were killed
and the house completely demolished. In the
same vicinity three stone farm houses were
blown down, but the inmates were IN the Gel
lars and escaped fatal injuries.
A large number of houses and barns along
the valley between Solomon City and Minnea-
polls distance of twenty miles or more were
blown, but further loss of life has not yet
been reported
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RUSHING WATERS.
The Allegheny and Monongohela Rivers
Rapidly Rising-A Repetition OF the
Flood of '32 Feared

The Allegheny and Monongohela Rivers
Rapidly Rising-A Repetition OF the
Flood of '32 Feared.
PTTsBURG, Pa, June 10.-Continuous rains
the past week have caused the rivers to swell
to immense proportions, flooding portions of
Allegheny City and the south side, causing
great destruction to property and almost uni
versal suspension of railroad travel on roads
leading from the city. The Wayne & Penn
sylvania is still in good shape with trains run
ming but little behind time.
AT this time % feet of water is at this point
with both rivers rising at head waters and a
prospect of having ten feet more. Should this
be true it would be as great as the flood Of
1882, when the river reached So feet, the
highest on record.
The danger is now believed to be over. Re-
ports from the headwaters say the water is re-
ceding The sotal amount eff lumber swept
away from here is eight million feet, and the
estimated loss is $29O,G00 1t is said the loss of
lnmber on the Allegheny and its tributaries
will reach $1,000000.
Heavy Gale and High Tides in New York.
NEW YORK, June 10.-Several trees in the
suburbs were blown down by the gale and
meadows on the Jersey shore are overfowed
by the high tide. The storm was very high on
the Sound last night A large number of
coasting schooners have gone ashore.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
The Arkansas Ku Kluz

LITTLE Rock, June 1O.-Major Gen. Robert
G. Newton, Commander of the State Military,
is ordered by Gov. Churchill to Perry county
to report upon the situation. Reports this
morning state that great excitement prevails
The desparadoes are armed and declare their
determination to prevent the return of Harris
and Matthews to the county. The action of
the Governor depends on the report of General
Newton. Serious trouble is apprehended.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
Chicago Live stock Market.

(By Telegraph)
= CHICAGO, June hogs-Receipts 25 900 head;
shipments snip 1000 head; active and steady poor to
5 95 choice heavy 9Oll6 20.
Cattle-Receipts 200 ad;shipments 40OOhead:
active and very strong exports at 6 OOa6 80; good
to choice shipping 75@5 so; common to fair at
5 20 Go.
Sheep receipts 220O head; shipments 200 head;
very weak and "a 9ss lower; common to medium
4 COCA so: choice at COCA so: LANDER at OO@
2 80 D head
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Details of the Vote.
There was no choice.
The convention then proceeded to vote to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation of Patt.
The vote was as follows:

Raines announced that he would change his
vote from Tremaine to Depew eliciting much
applause. The presiding officer declared no
choice.
Mr.. Hayes moved that the convention ad-
journ.
Senator Forster, on the part of the Senate,
asked for the ayes and noes, and the Senate
voted 10 in the affirmative and 20 in the mega
tive.
Mr.. Alvord asked for the ayes and noes on
the part of the House, and they were ayes 60,
noes 81.
The joint vote stood ayes 70, noys NJ, and
the motion to adjourn was declared lost.
Another vote was taken to fill Conkling's
vacancy. The combined vote was as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11

MINIATURE ALMANAC. JUNE IL.
Sun rises. ......4.16 High water, "a ny. 1924
Sun sets. IA Moon SETS. 1927
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MEXICO.

President Merino Accepts the Dictator
ship Of the Republic.
HAVANA, June 1O-Advices from San Do.
lningo are to May %. President Merino had
formally accepted the dictatorship which had
been proclaimed throughout the Republic
The constitution will be revised. The Dicta-
tor has liberated all the political prisoners.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-11
Grain Market.

The above prices are for car lots of
lots abostt &c HIGHER.
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NEW YORK.
Non-Union Brewers Bozcotted.

WI OAAOA DAS"SIS boy COCI0Q.
NEW YORK, June 10-Twenty-fYe non
union brewers obtained employment to-day in
the different brsweries in the city and while
they were going to work they were threatened
with violence by union brewers. Several men
accompanied the brewers on these occasions
and their presence prevented bloodshed by
union brewers.
Employing Brewers Resisting Demands
OF Strikers.
The employing brewers at meeting to-day
determined not to yield to the striking work
men. Many reported they had nearly all the
men they needed. Saloon keepers held a
meeting this afternoon and resolved not to re-
ceive beer from union brewers.