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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17
Notes of the Contest.

1t is stated in Washington that the Deffc-
Gratis In the interest of Conkling may now at
tempt to force an adjournment of the Senate
Sine die in order that il may not be possible for
robertson to become confirmed before the
elections c:!ii tate place In New York.
The Democratic Senators are exiltant
They say that Conkling has smashed the Re-
publican party. They do not propose to reot'
gani2e tie committees, though they now have
the power, but will finish the business as soon
as possible they say, and go tCine.
Doubts are expressed in Washington - to
whether Platt can be reelected, in view of the
fact that his former election was only secured
by the aid of Robertson's friends.
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State Department. and requested the presence
OF Mr.. BlaiHe-dt the White House: Mr. Blaine

State Department. and requested the presence
OF Mfr. BlaiHe'dt the White House: Mr.. Blaine
went at once:
. It was febotted ihat Postmaster General
James had also resigned, but this Is false. Mr.:
James has definitely broken with ConkiTig,
and viii in this fight stand with the President,
and so will al tie Cabinet. On this question
they are unit in supporting the. Presidents
the New York Senators is looked upon as the
last desperate step in their game. Thew pro-
pose to transfer the fight from Washington,
where they were BEATEN to Albany. Platt
was elected last time by the help of Robert
that element now. The Administration will
not surrender. Robertson's name will not be
withdrawn:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17
WASHINGTON,
Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-The Senate, in exc
cutlve session, confirmed several nominal ions,
including Richard A. Elmer, of New York to
be Second Assistont Postmaster and George B.
Sawyer, collector at Wiscasset.
Stanley Matthews Secure.
NO motion having been entered at to-day's
executive session for a reconsideration of the
vote by which at the second preceding session
Judge Stanley Matthews was confirmed as As
sociate Justice OF the Supreme Court, his con-
firmation stands fixed, and the President has
this afternoon been notified accordingly
Mrs. Garfield Worse.
Mrs. Garfield's condition tonight is some
what changed for the worse. Her fever in
creased during the day accompanied by more
delirium. Conditions tonight are such as to
cause great anxiety.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17
Getting Drunk to Spite the Law.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 16.-Yesterday, by
order OF the mayor, all saloons were closed.
but thousands of people, saloon keepers and
their patrons, retired to Lincoln Park, near a
brewery, and more beer was drunk by Snrine.
field citizens than in any twenty four hours for
number of years. Late in the afternoon the
beer hogan to work and fight ensued. in
which mob demolished things generally.
restoring peace. During the fight Harris Car
ruthers shot Robert Bierbourn severely.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17
METEOROLOGICAL,

A''-fAAs~&so poh LIE NEXT TWRNTY-FOUh
HOURS.
WAR DRP'r, OFFICE CHIEF SIaNALl
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
May II, A. M.
For New England,
Partly cloudy weather and areas of rain, north
erly to easterly winds, no changes in temper
ature and rising barometer.
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN,
The storm which was central on the Middle
Atlantic coast on Monday morning has moved
TO the eastward, causing fresh and brisk north
easterly winds, threatening weather and rain
IN New England, New York and Pennsylya-
ma. The temperature is below the mean of
the mouth in northern portions of the Gulf
states, and thence northward and northeast
ward to the lake region and New England.
indications fare that cool and fair weather
will continue during Tuesday and Wednesday
IN the Southern portion of the Middle and in
the South Atlantic States and cool and fair
weather will prevail in New England Wednes-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17
MINOR KILOGRAMS

Three thousand emigrants arrived in New
York Sunday night.
l.. A. Gobright, formerly Associated Press
agent at Washington, died in that city Satur-
day.
A. w. Vandewater, who made charges
against Judge GiIdersleeve of New York, was
shot in the arm Sunday morning IN Harlem
VIM. Nolan was arrested on suspicion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17
AT ALBANY.
A General Belief that Both Senators will
be Reelected,

A General Belief that Both Senators will
be Reelected.
sEBANy, n. Y; May 16.-When the news of
the resignation of ConkliIg and Platt was re-
ceved it was bulletned; but elected little in
terest. The hotels, as usual on Monday, were
quite empty, and those who talked of the mat
ter simply wondered what would be the next
move. Later members of the Legislature COM
menced arriving, when some interest was man.
ifested. No one, however, appeared to know
what would be the result. Not few thought
both Senators would be reelected, and it was
suggested that Conkling would be elected to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
Platt. This would give him two more years
than he had to serve. Several runiors are set
on foot, among them one that there will be a
union of anti onklingites with the Demo-
Gratis to elect one Senator from their wing and
one Democratic, but the most general impress
sion is both will be reelected aud thus show q
legislative endorsement of the position tn oy
have occupied in order to counterfeit the in flu
ence of the resolutions of the Senate and AS
sembly endorsing Senator Robertson's nomina-
ton.
The designations and letter of explanation
were read in the Assembly today: The stall
warts are very reticent and will not intimate
what is to- be DONE The anti-Oonklingites are
in high glee. The time for going into election
to fill vacancies will be fixed tomorrow
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
s'Ort,an" Dnil, Wholesale Market.

s'Ortlnma d3uIly WHOLESALE Market.
PORTLAND. May 16.
Breadstuffs unchanged but prices are steady
and firmly held at quotations. In Provisions, Pork
and Lard show slight falling off in sympathy with
the decline at the West Apples are dull and sell
rather sloy. Butter is quiet and unchanged. Po-
tatoes are in fair demand Cheese is about ae low
er. Moasses is very strong, the recent advance is
fully sustained and still further rise may be looked
for; the stock in the four principal ports of the
United States is very light compared with that of
1879 and $780, will be seen by the following fig
ures
Stock in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Bal
ti1nore,
May 49, 1881. May IA, 1880. May IA, 1879.
5,7o2 hhds. 5000 hhds. 12,9O1 hhds.
The following are lo-day's quotations of Flour,
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AN APPEAL TO NEW YORK

Is What Gen. Hawley and the Admins
tration Senators Style it.
New York, May 1G,-A Washington special
TO the Brooklyn Eagle says; Hawley and other
administration senators says that is an appeal
to the New York legislature upon the quest on
of the bosses against the administration.
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THE PRESIDENT AsroN1s5nD

He at First Refuses to Believe the News.
New YORK, May 16.-The Telegram's Wash
ing dispatches say that when the announce
ment was made to President Garfield he was
seized with establishment and exclaimed ct
don't believe it, After hearing verification
OF the news he dispatched message to the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17
A STRANGE AFFAIR.

Lieut.. Cherry Shot and Killed by a
Treacherous Soldier.
CHICAGO, May 16.-A dispatch from Fort
Niobrara says Lient. Cherry of the Fifth Cav
airy was sent to capture robbers; that his party
was separated in hunting trail; that while
right hand and Thomas Locke and James
Conroy in the rear, shot was fired behind
them. The Lieutenant at once turned in his
saddle ane asked what that meant. Locke,
with his pistol in his hand and within few
yards Of Cherry, declared that his weapon had
gone off accidentally and Immediately shot
Lieut.. Cherry through the heart, death being
instantaneous,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17

sunday in Licking reservoir near Newark,
Ohio, Mr. Rice Slough, his two little children
ana ms sister, Mrs. Barbara Losch, were
drowned Mrs. Slough escaped. The wind
capsized small skiff IN which they we're max
ing pleasure trip.
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New York stock .ndnnone' "s'''Ne''

,tBy ieiegrs :.,, Money market
easy at Gi on calf end closed "%1aI pi rm
mercantile paper 41413. Sterling E> "" ernments
at 1856 for long and 4.SS tfor short Go. "a low.
steady for 6s and IS, and rs lower 41ss ard Dad
er for As. state bonds moderately active Ralh
bonds generally strong and higher The stock t"ssA
ct closed weak.
The transactions at the Stocs Exchange aggregat-
ell EOS 4O6 shares.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17

The following quotations of stocks were received
Saturday by Woodbury. & Moulton (members of the
Boston Stock Exchange), corner of Middle and Elk
change streets:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17
REASONS WHY
all should use tine
Reagi!!llaIy Health LII:

every man or woman in every walk of life. 1t fur
nishes exercise which may, and should be intro
duced into every house; which may be practiced at
both sexes all ages degrees of strength weak
ness, alone or in company No .one CA say too
muchin praise of it, and no one can Aford to do
without it, All who investigate thor dghly, use il,
and consider it invaluable and Indispensable. 1t il
the safest, simplest, cheapest and most efficient
medicine ever discovered. No claim is set up foz
it which is unscientifc or impracticable
GseneraI.-It is the best of rest. 1t is perfectly
safe. No harm ever came from its use. 1t strains
portion of the system 1t directs the vital forces
to the affected parts By its the health is easily
maintained. The purchase of Reactionary Litter
is the best kind of economy. The convenience of
having one in the house is very great.
Mind and Brain.-It invigorates and strength
ems the BRAIN and renders it more active and eff
eient IN all its operations.
sieep.-It is the simplest and safest narcotic.
1t is the most natural and probably the best means
of inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-It is wonderful tonic to the whole
nervous system. 1t is a most effcacious remedy in
paralysis. if taken in time.
Lungs, Throat and V0ice.-lt gives special
expansion and greater mobility to the chest; en-
larges the lungs; increases the volume of respra-
ton, and brings the voice more fully under control
AS preventive and of lung diseases it has no
equal.
Exercise.-Iti is the most perfect exercise for
man or woman furnishing the best form of physi-
cal culture and development in the safest easiest,
most thorough and expeditions manner. 1t is bet
ter than the gymnasium and free from its dangers;
cheaper than the saddle less aborious than boating
and infinitely better than drugs in majority Of
chronic diseases. 1t rounds and hardens the mus
Giles, and educates them into ever ready, faithful
and efficient servants of the will.
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TICKINGs, ETC.
Grain Market.

PORTLAND, May 10.
The following quotation of Grain were received
by telegraph from Chicago to-day by A. W. Jordan,
1877 Commercial street:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17

DRY Goods Wholesale Market.
The following quotations are wholesale prices and
corrected daily by Storer Bros. s. Co., Dry Goods,
woolens and Fancy Goods, "a & sc Middle street:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17

European Markets.
By Telegraph.)
LONDON, May 16-Consols 102G1O21s Tor money
and 1O21a9102A for account.
LONDON, May 16.-Amercan securities-United
States bonds, As, 100; 41as, 117A, ex-coup; 5s at
1854.
LIVERPOOL. May 16-12.30 P.M.-Cotton mai ct
frmer and fractionally dearer; Middng uplands tat
5tl3-16d; Orleans at 5zsd: sales 900 bales spec
ulation and export 700; futures firm
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Receipt. of Maine Central.

PORTLAND, May IA.
For Portland, 80 cars miscellaneous merchandise
fer connecting roads, ~ cars miscellaneous mer
chandise
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-17

By water conveyance-lOOO bush Cornmeal to G
w. True & Co.
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Early Rose. y BUSH


The aooue prices for lots of Potatoes sn,ol
lots about Sc hilher.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26

1t is now stated that the Julesburg
extension of the u. P. Ry. will be
opened for regular running of trains on
or before November 9th. The effect
which this new branch will have upon
railroad work in this city will be con-
siderable, but not 30 marked as might
be expected. 1t will be more felt in the
work at the freight house, and show
less upon the office returns there than
in any other branch of the business
here. The large transfer will be mostly
done away with and perhaps the work
ing force may be lessened for this rea-
son, but as to the actual legitimate
business of the Office upon which re-
turns are made, the new cutoff will
work no change. There will be con-
siderable decrease IN the passenger
travel through this city, as those
through from the east, Colorado bound,
will find their way over the J~ulesburg
road, taking advantage of the shortened
journey and absence of transfer, as
through trains will be put on from
Omaha to Denver. Western travel
from Colorado points for the present
must remain the same; and so far as the
interests Of this city are concerned,
there car be but little of detriment ID
the new branch.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26

Since the publication Of the last list
the following additional orders have
been fled for the Mountain division:
Sixteen cars at Ogalalla, Nov. /, for
Whitcomb s. Miller.
Eighteen cars at Ogalalla, Nov. 2,for
Guiterman.
Fifteen cars at Cheyenne, Oct. 26, for
Swan Bros.
Seven cars at Pine Bluffs, Oct. %, for
Teschmacher & DeBillier.
Seven cars at Pine Bluffs, Oct. %, for
Coggins s. Lord.
Three cars at Pine Bluffs, Oct. 2S, for
Whipple & Sawyer.
Five cars at Cheyenne. Oct. 26, for
Arnold & Co.
Nineteen cars ut Pine Bluffs, Nov. /
for A. H. Reel &Co.
Three cars at Pine Bluffs, Nov. l for
Eaton s. Goldsmith.
Twelve cars at Pine Bluffs, Nov. /,
for T. A. Kent.
Fifteen cars at Pine Bluffs, Oct. 30.
for Carey Bros.
Fifteen cars at Pine Bluffs, Oct. 80,
for Carey Bros.
Fifteen cars at Pine Bluffs, Oct. 81,
for Carey Bros.
Fourteen cars ut Cheyenne, Oct. %,
for Swan Bros.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26
cold In the silver Crown.

The Chicago mining company about
whose interests in the Silver Crown dis
trict quite an extended notice was made
a few days ago, have sent their mana
ger here, Mr.. Patterson, orders to let
the contracts and begin work at once.
Shaft houses will be erected Immediate
ly, and other improvements made.
The several claims which constitute
this property, are from twenty to
twenty-five miles from this city south
Of the old Lime Kiln ranch, in the Sill
yer Crown district. Prof. Woodhave,
Of Chicago, visited the property Mon
day, and reasserts his previous state
ments as to the merits of the rock. He
says there is every Indication of a rich
region-suficiently so to warrant him
in advising his company to invest the
money necessary to properly develope it
and commence work Immediately.
During the coming week, c. f.
Stromberg, president of tie company,
and several other gentlemen will arrive
from Chicago and make a personal ex-
animation of the property. Meantime
the work of improvement will actively
begin.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26

Last evenings rendition of this excel
lent opera was to a crowded house, and
the audience was more than pleased.
1.-THE Mascotte" is full of sweet music
and the plot is a pretty n The os-
TUNES which were used were Of the
most elegant and costly, and well be-
those who wore them. 1t is not
necessary for the LEADER to enter into
an extended review which the crowded
columns this morning will not permit.
The large audience shall be its own
critic. Miss Richardson and Miss
Larkelle, as Bettina and Pippo, respec-
lively, we're the favorites of the au-
dience at once, and their pure rich
voices retained them the position. The
excellent voice of Miss Calwell again
called from the audience the warm ex-
pressions Of favor which greeted her
appearance Monday evening. and last,
but far from least, Miss Weathersby, as
Flametta, sustained a difficult part in
the excellent manner which has won her
an enviable reputation. Mr.. Sturgis' To-
renzo was superlatively good; and Har-
ris was right there. Burke's lightning
changes were the best in that line.
Last nights entertainment with its
wealth of song, splendid costumes and
excellent support made the best even
ing of opera ever had in this city, and
more than this could not be said If this
brief notice was extended into columns.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26
WHAT Tom Moore said.

The wrinkles are democratic and fat
ter nobody. The same may be said Of
all blemishes of the skin, whether caus-
ed by sickness, age or accident. "Glenn's
Sulphur Soap' will at least retard the
time when wrinkles make their appear
ance by keeping the skin of a velvet
softness, improving its elasticity. and
preserving its healthful appearance. It
gives a pearly aspect to the skin which
cannot be distinguished from the ma
tural hue OF a pure blonde complexion.
Beware Of counterieits. See that &c.
N. Crittenton. Proprietor" is printed
on each packet, without which mont is
genuine. Sold by druggists at IS cents;
three cakes, 60 cents. Among the Hair
Dyes of the period, stands conspicuous
for its reliability and cheapness, "Hill's
instantaneous Hair Dye" Like
"Glenn's Sulphur Soap" it is exempt
from all deleterious substances.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26

The Chinese in this city, As they ara
elsewhere. are the most industrious Of
mortals. It matters not at what time
of day or night you may pass the princi-
pal Chinese wash houses you see some
one or more hard at work cleansing the
soiled linen Of the city. Their time of
rest is something of a conundrum. In
their personal habits most Of them are
as clean as their linen to all appear
ances, but their quarters are revolving
to sight and smell Pools of dirty wash
water stand upon the surface of the
surrounding ground. Within, with
cooking, sleeping and laundrying quar-
ters all crowded In together. every sem
sitiye feeling must be shocked. Passing
by, from the open door you are met
with the heated and foul air Of the in
terror rushing out upon you. and in
st~inctively you feel for your handker-
chief. On Fifteenth street in a deep
stands a stagnant. revolving pool of
wash water and slops the year round, to
breed disease and offend the olfactory
nerves of passers-by. This is where the
body of the murdered man was found
some months ago. On Ferguson street
another establishment pouIs its foul
water continually into the street and
cutters with an effect more than objec-
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26
nlIson nEsrIos

Silver, sl.l2k,
Fine fall weather.
Central Pacific stock, 9Ss.
Union Pacific stock, sL19s.
Business in the Justices courts has
slackened.
Duck hunting keeps up in interest
and in ducks.
The new opera house is highly
praised by strangers visiting the city.
Highest temperature Yesterday 59ci
lowest 2so; highest velocity Of wind 8
miles per hour.
Men are engaged about the railroad
depot and hotel placing the platforms
in good repair for the winter.
A mining fever is breaking out in
spite of conservatism. Cheyenne is des-
tined at no distant day to reap a world
of mineral wealth.
The new change in running time Owe
the U. p. Ry. will probably take effect
about Nov. 8. or when regular business
Is begun over the Julesburg extension
to Denver.
C. C. Wright, the new photographer.
has located his gallery IN the corner
opposite the court house, and is ready
for business. He promises the best
of work at reasonable prices and will
fulfill his promises.
Officer Smith held q matinee yester-
day with a belligerant prisoner which
was far more amusing to the bystanders
than TO the parties engaged. The SUI
premacy of law was sustained however,
and the fellow jagged.
A Chinaman and family attracted
considerable attention at the depot yes
terday, or rather the little child who
was a member of his family. The party
boarded the d. p. train and started for
"C'lrado," where all good Cinnamon
go.
The county prisoner, worthington,
was treated to a bar of iron yesterday
that he won't get away with as readily
as the bar he broke on Monday. The
breaking Of this was a wonderful feat
OF strength. The iron was Of the ordi-
nary horse shoe size, about n foot long
and hinged clasps made cuffs for the
wrists. Yet Worthington wrenched
the bar in two, and did 30 without in
juring the skin on his wrists. The new
iron is larger and heavier, and it is not
probable that W~orthington will get
away with it. Herman Eaas made it,
aud he expresses a willingness to make
a new n free of charge II this n is
broken by the prisoner.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26


OFFICE DEPOT CoMMIssARY,
CHEYENNE, WYO. TER,
October ~, 1881.
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, will be
received at this office until 2 O'Clock o..
M, Saturday, November -, 1881, for
the delivery Of 2S9, 500 pounds Of Flour,
at the U. s. Subsistence Depot, Chey.
enne, Wyoming Territory, as follows:
216,000 pounds in single sacks and
1880 pounds in double sacks. The
single or inner sacks to be of heavy
twilled cotton, and the outside sacks Of
new burlap Tor gunny) strongly sewed
and corners securely tied; each pack.
age to contain 100 pounds net of flour.
The entire delivery to be completed by
December 10, 1881. The flour must be
full strength, high ground, well dressed
and made from the best selected wheat.
A copy Of this advertisement, and a
full sample of the -four offered should
accompany each proposal.
Further information, blank forms,
&C., furnished on application.
w. A. ELDERKIN,
Capt. and e. s., u. s. A.
o26t6
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26

The rae which should have occurred
Monday was further postponed until
yesterday afternoon. when Bay Harry,
the t~rotter, tried speed with Louie, a
PAGER, with success for the former.
The race was best three in five. The
first heat was won by the PAGER nicely
In AZ seconds, but in the second heat
Louie broke badly and was distanced,
Bay Harry getting the heat easily In 46
seconds. The PAGER was ruled out, and
the race given to Bay Harry.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-10-26
An interfering Dispute.

The courts of New Orleans have now
before them an injunction suit restrain
ing Mr.. Simon Silverman, Of Indian
Bay, Ark, from collecting $4,000
from the Louisiana State Lottery COM
many, as It is alleged that Mrs. Emma
Clark Of the same town was the right
full owner, and that the ticket had been
obtained from her on the promise to
collect 1t, while she vas ignorant Of her
great good luck. The company have
had three similar cases in It's history.
All that is wanted Is to know who is
the owner. The next drawing, the
13Sth. will take place on Nov. 9th, and
NJ. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La, will
promptly give any information relative
thereto.