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Three days ballotiDg at Albany confirms the
defeat OF Conkling and Plat. With the en-
ployment Of every power of the machine and
the tacit endorsement Of the governor, COnk.
ling commands considerably less than half the
requisite number of votes to elect. Instead OF
gathering strength, ne barely holds his own,
while Platt made such lame start in the race
that he is not counted among the possibilities
Every thing now depends upon the ability OF
the admiDistrat1onists TO concentrate upon two
candidates. Herein lies their greatest difficulty
and Conklfng's only hope. He, apparently. In
tends to hold his vote together. II the belief
that 1t viii be increased through the disap-
pointment OF candidates now being voted for
by the administrationists; that rivalries
and jealoueies will arise among the
candidates OF the other side, which
for combinations. Mr.. Conkling's telegram
to Senator Malone, endorsing the latter and
his policy, looks as If the ex. Senator had aban-
doned all idea CT any coalition with the demo-
Gratis. The events Of several months past have
made 1t clear that nobody can hope for dem
ocrauc aid who endorses or helps Malone
That is the objectionable sin In democratic
estimation. To be elected by democratic
votes would be, in effect, a defeat of the very
purpose Mr.. Conkling had In view in going
before the legislature for vindication; but,
still, it has been thought he would prefer an
election by this means rather than not get
back to the Senate at all. For more than a
week past it has been evident that his only
hope of election rested upon democratic aid.
1t is not very likely now that he could get such
aid, even should he want IL.
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The Virginia readJusters' state convention,
which assembled In Richmond &c day, Is largely
attended, tie full complement of delegates
being present The party leaders are all pre+
ent and the competition for the nomination for
governor indicates hopeful feeling among
the men who ought to b3 we'll posted about
state politics. Politicians do not strive for the
leadership of foriorn hope. The fate of the
readJuster ticket depends upon the course of
the republican voters Their support, II given
with any sort Of unity, will probably decide
the contest In favor Of the read listers; but at
present the mass Of republicans appear to be
undecided, and they will wait for a regular
party convention to determine the best policy.
The read1usters Will have the field to them
selves for the next two months. The cam
paign will lot assume any definite shape be-
fore the middle Of August, but it Will be lively
from that time on. There Will probably be a
republican convention held as the most prom
ineDt leaders Of that party are not willing to
see the organization broken up. Even should
the general republican sentiment favor sup
port of Malone. convention WILL no doubt,
be Called to give the matter consideration In
an organized capacity.
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Has # s for
'' -''' ' 'D'''' GEO q q. MAYNARD.
agent 4 4ls street, s Ns.iI1Sae B. O.
s s. Mn sslsss BOsson' o Mas:
H. FoRBEs. President. -'
THO \. vAft. General Manager.
This company is desrous Of arranging With per-
date locality District Or HxcSsnae sy1te s4af smi1sr
to those now In operation in nearly al the large
an humber ct1 On
towr. located on lines raoiating from . common
Central Office be put in instant speaking conmu-
ncation one with suother. This system is strictly
transmission Of messages Tor its customers from
one city or town to another
sible parties 70 local agents for the following
purposes: To arrange for
CLUB SYSTEMS FOR SO CIAL PUR-
POSES,
where five or more subscribers can be obtained on
2 single telephone wire. This system Will be
found very conveniens In the smaller towns and
could no. Be msinsainsa or Exchange system
To establish 7 e,ephonic lines between cities and
,ffordins. facilities for personal Communication
systems 70 establish Telephonis Hnes bet s seen
oatlyins VILLAGES .nd the market or shire town.
messages between points not connected by tele-
graph
. he American Bell Telephone Company, direct
y. or through Its regular agents, proposes to
make specially OF introducing the Telephone for
PRIVATE LINE PURPOSES.
connecting residences with places of business
r sidepces with outbuildings. offices with manu-
factories, etc., etc. Also. to take the place Of
SPEAKING TUBES,
to connect fferent parts OF one building, or de-
tached buildings Of any group. The system Is
especially applicable to large hotels, as 1t allows of
instant speaking communication between the room
gneSt Office: 4 m
be used for conversation between guests in differ
emit rooms: This feature can hardly fail to recon-
mend itself, especially to the keepers Of hotels and
boarding houses at places of summer resort"
Boston, Mass A pril 22d 1881.
GEO. c. Nh TNARD is the only person author
ized bV us 10 supply telephones for Pirate Lines
Ciub Lines, and Speaking Tube Lines, tcithin the
District Of Columbia,
GSigHed-) THEO. N. VAIL,
1e2-6t General Manager.
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While the republicans of New York are
''having 1t out" the, democratic bretheren are
not dwelling together In unity, by any means
The Brooklyn Eagle intimates that the demo-
cratic members Of the legislature, in nominal
ing Herman and Jacobs, as candidates for the
U. s Senate, have ''sold out their party to the
administration faction" The state constitu-
ton prohibits any members of the legislature
from being being chosen U. s. Senator, aad
provides that all votes given for any member
shall be void. Should the admintstrationists
concentrate their sevenJy-two votes upon one
candidate 1t might be claimed as an election,
on the ground that the ftty-four democratic
votes cast for Jacobs "a state senator) are
void.
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To Advertisers-T Double 81

TO AdVertfSefs-The Double Sheet.
THE STAR printed during the month OF May
2,392 new advertisements. being the largest
number ever printed In one month In the his
tory OF the paper. The increase for the five
months Of 81 over the corresponding period OF
last year already exceeds 600. that of May
alone being 2S4. Advertisers will confer a
favor by sending In their orders early for next
saturdays enlarged edition In order to secure
nsertion and classification.
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PROPOSALS FOB FRESH BEEF, MUTTON, &c

OFFIC1 PURCHASING AND DIPOT
CoMMIsSARY SUBSISTENCE,
WASHINGTON. D. O., June l, loSl.>
Sealed Proposals In triplicate, addressed the
undersigned, will be received at this office until IL
O'Clock noon on WEDNESDAY, June Is, 1881, at
which TIM and place they will be opened in pres
ence OF bidders. fer furnishing the Fresh Beef re-
States Army, at this depot, for issue to troops,
civilian employees. &c. during the fiscal year com.
mencing July !, 1881.
Separate Proposals will likewise be received aud
Corned Beef and Mutton, Tor sales to officers dur.
ing the same period.
The government reserves the right to rejsct any
all proposals.
Information as to conditions. quality Of Beef.
payment, &c can be obtained By application to
Jest w. II. BE LII, Capt and G q q A.
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The selection Of William A. Cook, concededly
at the head Of the criminal bar of the District,
as special assistant attorney general to take
charge OF the star route Investigation, shows
that the government means business In the
prosecution Of these cases.
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ROYS' LINEN JACKETS AND PANTS, Is
~ cents each. Boys Linen Jackets and Pants.
Alpaca Jackets and Coats. 81 and SI.26. Mems
Once coats. 40 and SO cents kaal Nohair do. 81
price mp and In great variety. Misses and OhiId's
Shippers and T1es-tor examination, 80, IS. rs and
81 up.
SELBY'S
m28 1914 AND 1916 PENNA AVE.
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DINEY POINT HOTEL,

DINEY POINT HOTEL.
ST. MARY's COUNTY. MARYLAND,
Open for reception of guests JUNE 18TH, under the
management of the owner, MRS. JOS. n
TRAVERS. VEHA
The Hotel has just been thoroughly rem lE.if u
ovated. furnished and supplied with every conye-
Dtence for the comfort Of guests, aud is rst-elass
summer Home for families. Terms-S2 per day
$40 per week and 835 per month Special arrange
nents made for families. Daily communicative
with Washington, Baltimore and Norfolk by the fine
steamer George Leary. Lady Of the Lake and Jane
Moseley.
For further information address
MRS. jog. TRAVERS,
je2-2m Piney Point. st. Mars's Co., Nd.
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SEASONABLE DRY GOODS.

We are now selling 8. 600 yards Union Lawns at
cents. cheap at 10 cents 200 Handsome Pacif,
and Goethe Lawns at l2H cents, worth Is; White,
all linen, Lawns at as. worth 40 cents. In White
Goods We have India Linen at 40. as. 80. 3713 and
India uIls. all prices. widths and colors; French
Nainsook and other thin White Goods with Ca n
al at the lowest possible prices. Also agents for
Universal Fash1on Company Patterns.
BROWN l. CLAGETT,
je2 500 Market Space.
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UHKN ANY SEWING MACHINE AGENT
w leaves machine ct your house. do not Day one
Duy precisely the same machine for :.
1ADH MCKINNEY. "a 9th Olxees,
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TELEPHONE CARD.

The attention Of persons having use for Tele-
phoI es on Private Lines, Club Lees and Speaking
Tube Lines In invited to the following.
GEO. @. MAYNARD,
Agent American Bell Telephone Co..
l4l3 street, Washington, d. O.
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LOST AND FOUND.


FTNAKEN ASTRAY-A BLACK COW. Gall at I'd
l. It. and Macs. ave., prove pl operty, lay charges
ard take her away IL
IL BRAOELhT, with Inscription iukide s:Effi-,
Christmas, 1877" Finder will plea.e return 1t to
4O4 9Th st. southwest, and receive liberal re-
ward. IL
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SPORTING GOODS.

OhB. BUPPEBE.
Nos, COS and 4O0 IN %. n. ~.
HEADQUARTERS FOB THE wHITNKY OHIL-
pRKK'e CARRIAGE COMPANY.
the cheapest Tor Beauty. Comfort and Durability
IN the mArkel.
ARCHERY AND FISHING TACKLES. oRooUII
AID LAWN TENNIS. BICYOLIna
vELOOlPkDES. WA0ONa
q. Z. soLLER SKATES CAL numbsrO ~ Prices
10 Suit the Times. MARI
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THE STAR mailed to them. postpaid, for fifty cents
Per month. and the address changed a often a.
desiref
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HE sTAR Office ia connected with the Telephone
Exchange Advertisements, orders for the paper
by mail and otherwise. news or any inform alton or
business can be sent day or night free of charge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-13
Cincinnati Street Car Employees Going to
Strika


CINCINNATI, April 12.-To-morrow at mid
night the street car drivers and conductors of
Cincinnati organize union and prepare for a
demand of an advance of wages or strike.
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Judge Goddard remarks that 1899 was not
the correct number of convicts in the Maine
State Prison in 1879 1t was, however, the
correct number last December, and even in
cluded eight United States prisoners. To be
sure there were probably thirty or thirty-five
more State prison convicts in our jails, but
many of the States. we think, have similar
convicts in their iails. But even including
these and carrying the number up to 230, and
Names ratio of State prison convicts is only
one to every $500 population. Even taking the
Judges figures, and the proportion is only one
to 1856, which is less than any other State in
the list, and considerably less than even Yer.
mont.
Judge Goddard intimates that because d.
vorce has become within a few years more
frequent in Maine than in any other New Eng
land state, therefore it follows that crime is
more frequent. We fear that unless our d.
vorce laws are improved they will foster lax
morals, or at least weaken here influences that
promote virtue, Just as it is clear that lax di-
vorce laws have done elsewhere; and we join
Judge Goddard in raising warning voice in
this direction. Divorce in Protestant popu-
lation will always increase as the divorce laws
are loosened, and decrease as the facilities of
divorce are restricted. Not one-tenth of the
divorces in Maine are on account of any crime,
but for minor causes which would largely be
overcome if our laws did snot practically edu-
cate the people that marriage is not very i'm
portant contract, and invite a dissolution of
the bond on slight pretext. Laws are potent
educator. Our prohibitory laws have proved
powerful teacher of temperance.
We are as anxious as Judge Goddard to
strengthen all inlences which oppose barrier
to the tide of crime and vice that has come in
upon this country with the demoralizing influ-
ences Of war; the rapid growth of wealth
and luxury, the transfer OF population from
rural to city life, and other changes. In our
Judgment more has been done in Maine in this
direction than in most other States, but much
remains to be done. Now if the result has
been, that crime is now increasing faster in
Maine than any other State, even Massachu-
sets and New York. as has been claimed by
out-of-State papers on the basis of Judge God
dard's statistics, then it is an argument not for
resisting crime and vice at every point but for
treating them in softer and more patronizing
manner.
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Snow Storm in Pennsylvania.

MILFORD, Pa, April 12.-Heavy snow
storm here to-day. Forest fires will be
checked by it, Snow and hail have been fall
ing since this morning.
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XLVIIth CONGRESS.
oenate-Executive Session.

WASHINGTON, April II.
On motion of Mr. VaAce resolution was
adopted calling on the Secretary of the Navy
for information as to what alterations have
been made in the relative rank OF graduates of
the Naval Academy as originally established.
On motion OF Mr.. Burnside resolution was
adopted requesting the President to communi-
cate to the Senate any information touching
the alleged arrest and imprisonment of Mich
ael Boyton.
The Vice President laid before the Senate
the resolution for the election of Senate officers
and the usual motion for an executive session
was withdrawn at the request of Mr.. Dawes,
who stated it had not been expected. Mr..
Beck withdrew his motion because it would
have necessitated call of the house which
would have disclosed the fact that no auoru m
was present.
Mr.. Beck took the floor and arraigned the
Republicans for their course in the Senate
Mr.. Beck referred to the action of the Re-
publicans regarding Malone, emphasizing the
fact that Malone was placed on the commit
tees which would give him the greatest influ-
ence with the people of Virginia. While he
avoided expressing an opinion here when the
Virginia election canvass came on(as the Sena-
tor from Massachusetts, Dawes, was going to
keep the Senate till December)he would invite
that Senator to pair with him and go there in
September and October. He (Beck) would tell
the people what he could not decorously do
here, what he thought was the meaning, pur-
pose and intent of all this action. The Sena-
tors might as we'll spend their time canvassing
in Virginia as Quarrellng in this chamber.
Mr.. Beck said the men of Virginia who were
resisting the Readiusters were the men who
had been standing up for free vote, fair
count and an honest payment of the debt. The
pretext that the Republicans were picking out
body of men to give free vote and fair count
was pretence that the country would never
accept. 1t was "anything to beat the Democ-
racy'' without regard to where the aid came
from. He had few days since refused to pair
his colleague with Senator Malone. He would
not pair his colleague with Democrat. Let
the Senator from Virginia avow himselfala Re
publican, let him tell the Readjusters that he
had abandoned them, then the Democrats
would talk about pairing with him. He MA
hone) would not get pair with Democrat
until he avowed he was Republican. He
(Beck) proceeded to quote and comment upon
extracts from Sherman's speech, especially
those portions which he stated scolded the
Democrats He hoped that the scolding had
been intended in Pickwickian sense. He re-
membered how the same gentleman had once
scolded the present Vice President and subse
quently gone down on his knees and begged
pardon.
After remarks by Messrs. Pugh and Saun-
ders expressing respectively the Democratic
and Republican grounds of the present contest
the Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
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FRElGHTS-There is no change to note in rates.
Freghts are very scarce and there is but little ton
mage in port. Among the recent charters we notice
the following;
Schr Lizzie Wilson, 10 kport to Fernandina, ice
81, and back to Boston with lumber at 81, 80.
Schr b. l.. Townsend, Portland to Philadelphia,
ice soc.
Schr Mary Jane Portland to New York, lumber
50.
Schr Congress, Portland to New York, heading
at current rates.
Schr Ellen Morrison, Portland to New York, lum-
Der So.
Schrs Princeton and Isabella Jewett, Portland to
New York. lumber 80.
Schr Samuel Fish, Sandy Point to Norfolk, hay
81 y ton.
Schr Sedona, Portland to Baltimore, lumber p. t..
Schr Hattie 5. Bishop, Pensacola to Texas, three
trips, hard pine p. t.
Schr Bessie Black, Portland to Pensacola, thence
to Para and from there to New York or Philadel-
phia at pit.
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EROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
Ar at Savannah 18th inst, brig Stacy Clark, from
Belfast.
Cid 18th, sch NJ A Achorn, Achorn, Portland.
Ar at Cardiff 18th, ship st John Smith, Water
house, Hamburg.
Ar at Lisbon 4th inst, sch Nellie Shaw. Hail. from
New York.
Ar at Queenstown 18th inst, barque Oasis, Lord.
Astoria,
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for cash; O81s@1 oS5s for sIay; ] O77s al OsA
for June; O3A al 045s July; No Red Fall at
at 421s@423sc for cash; 42I4 423sc April;4214 C
May; 42l4 @42ssc for June; 421s a 42A for July.
Oats higher SIC cash; 36i4c for April; 35%c for
May; 36c for June; Sac July. Rye firm 10 bid.
Barley steady at 80c91 l g. Pork lower at II 25
cash; II Is bid April; II 20 bid May. Lard NOM
inally IL 90.
Receipts-S, 600 bbls -four. 1900 bush wheat,
"a coo bush corn, $4,000 bush oats, O,COO bush
rye. %, 900 push barley.
Shipments-14 900 bbls flour, 72 900 bush wheat,
10000 bush corn, 81 900 bush oats, O,0Oo bush
barley, O.O0O bush rye.
New YORK, April 12.--Cotton is firm; Midiling
uplands 10 1896
MOBILE, April 12.-Uotton is steady; IIiddling up
lands at 1O14c.
New ORLEANS, April 12-Cotton quiet: Middling
uplands 1880.
SAVANNAH, april 12.-Cotton dull; Mddling
uplands 1O12c.
MEMPHIS, April 12.-Cotton is firm; EIiddling up
lands at 1885,,
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL



PORTLAND. April IL.
The markets generally are more active and very
good trade is reported in most departments though
the volume of business is not quite up to that of
year ago. Flour is in good request and firm at IN
changed prices. Grain is active and strong and
higher prices are expected soon. Corn is moving off
as fast as it arrives.
At Chicago to-day May Wheat closed at O57s@
1 O6. and Corn at 1880. Pork closed II C5 for
May delivery and Lard at IL 90. Two hundred ties
India mess beef sold at 81 5O@22 80. Hogs were
active and the market closed 10 higher with good
sharp demand
At Liverpool, Corn was higher to-day at IS 51sd
6s 612d.
In Boston the market for Potatoes is firm with
steady demand, Aroostook Rose selling at 8O@85c.
Eggs selling at 17@19c.
The following are to-day's quotations of Flour,
Gro;
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NEW YORK.

The Police Commissioners on Trial.
t NEW YORK, April 12.-Tbe board of police
commissioners appeared before Mayor Grace
today in response TO his charges of malfeasance
in office Their counsel protested against his
hearing arguments in the case as he (the may
orr assumed to be both prosecutor and judge.
The mayor overruled the protests and decided
he had jurisdiction. Counsel then entered ex-
ceptions and began arguments. After argu-
ment in favor of a motion to strike out the
first specification, charging malfeasance in not
having the streets properly cleaned, counsel
claiming that the law since 1873 did not make
street cleaning the duty of the commissioners,
the mayor denied the motion strike out the
specification as he held the commissioners as
legally and morally responsible for that SER
vice.
The Electric Light.
The Board of Aldermen today passed reso-
buttons allowing the United States Illuminat-
ing Co. of New York, and also the Brush Elec-
trio Illuminating Co., to lay wireS tubes &C.,
in the streets of this city for supplying cleo
trio currents for Illuminating purposes.
Regaining Speech, Appetite and Reason
Suddenly after Eighteen Months.
GOSHEN, April 12.-About eighteen months
ago young married woman was placed in the
Homeopathic Lunatc Asylum in Middletown.
She then seemed to be in good bodily health,
weighing about 145 pounds. Soon afterwards
she became melancholy, and during the eigh-
teen months she has been in the asylum she
has not spoken word or partaken of food.
The asylum officials kept her alive by inject
ing into her stomach liquid food. She gradu-
ally wasted away until she weighed only CO
pounds. On Wednesday last she suddenly
arose in her bed and surprised her attendants
by exclaiming, "Give me something to eat
at once; am hungry" Food was furnished
her, of which she partook with great relish.
During the rest of the week her appetite was
prodigiOuS and almost all the time since sha
has conversed. She says that she was con-
scious during her long silence and fast, but
cannot, or will not, explain why she refused
food or remained silent. She is now, it is
claimed, sane and will be discharged.
Denouncing the Enemies Of the Street
Cleaning Bill.
A mass meeting tonight. to express indigna-
ton at the action Of the legislature in defeat
ing the citizens street cleaning bill, was large
ly attended Resolutions were adopted de-
nouncirg the enemies of the bill.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Crushed to Death.

Crushed to Death.
WATERvILLE. April 12.-Joseph Watson of
Rome was instantly killed by the fall of a der
rick in quarry at Fairfield yesterday after
noon. Deceased was so years old AMI leaves
wife and five children.
Launched at Bath.
BATH, April 12.-Launched today by Goss,
Sawyer g. Packard schooner of $50 tons,
named Robert Fl. Rathbu IN, owned by the
builders and parties in Perth Amboy, N. j.,
whence she halls Capt. HAYES Crowell COM
mands her.
Fire in WiScaSSet.
Wise ASSET, April 1.-THE house of Eme-
line Trask, occupied by Warren Sheldon, one
mile from this village, was burned this after
noon. Cause, defective chimney. Loss 1920;
insured for $500 in the Home of New York
Fire in Kennebunkport.
KESNEBUNKPoRT, April 1.-THE parsonage
of the First Congregational parish in Kenne-
bunkport was burned tonight. 1t was unoc-
pied. Incendiary. Loss $1,000.