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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-13
THE SENATE.
The Matter of the Committees
Unsettled.
BATCH OF NOMINATIONS SENT IN

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12-After the reading of
the journal, Mr. Kellogg offered a resolution
calling on the Secretary of State for all the
papers relating to the Selling OF one Ribello,
an Italian, in New Orleans, in June, and all
papers relating to the subsequent extradition
of said Ribello. The resolution was laid over.
Mr. Edmunds called up his resolution con-
tinuing the old standing committees through
the present session.
Mr.. Garland hoped the resolution would not
be passed until some communication was re-
ceived from the Pr sdent. For the purposes
OF this session only such committees should be
appointed as the work called for.
Mr.. Edmunds stated that it was the jnvaria-
BILE practice to bring In a resolution similar to
the one he had submitted. He was not un-
mindful of the fact that now the political
strength of this body was in the nighborhood
of an equipoise, there or Whereabouts, but he
Thought that for the purpose of disposing OF
the, Executive business (and he hoped II could
be disposed of by Saturday or Monday to go
into the question of the reorganization OF the
committees ON an equality to chalrmanshlps
would be trivial work. However, ne would
not press his resolution at present.
A message was received from the President
transmitting a number of nominations.
The Senate then, at 1920 o'clock, went into
executive session. When the doors were re-
opened Mr.. Anthony presented joint resolu-
ton of the Provide nee (R ~ City Council rela-
tive to he death of Ambrose K. Burnside, and
it was laid upon the table. The Senate then,
at 1920, adjourned.
The executive session lasted but few min
ntes. No business was transacted other than
to lay the nominations which had been receiv-
ed from the President upon the table to await
reference to appropriate committees when they
are organized.
The President sent in the following nomina-
tions:
VIM. W. Dudley of Indiana, for Commits
sioner of Pensions.
Otis P. Clark of Bhode Island, for First Dep
uty Commissioner of Pension.
P. B. Walker of Indiana, for Deputy Com
missioner of Pensions.
Noah G. Mcfarland of Kansas, Commission
or of the General Land Office
Also saveral names for Indian agents and
inspectors.
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FOREIGN.
Fenians Threatening to Fire on
British Troops.
A LONG LIST OF AGRARIAN OUT
RACES.

New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Evening Tele-
grams Dublin correspondent telegraphs as
follows:
I am informed that the Fenian element in the
Cork land leagues is arranging to attack one of
the military columns on eviction duty at the
first favorable opportunity 1t is intended to give
tue soldiers three or four volleys from an am
bnscade some winter evening when the party
is returning home and then throw away their
arms and scatter.
The amount which the league leaders ex-
pect O'Connor, now on his way to America, to
collect is 600
DUBLIN. Oct ia Waterford correspond
ent telegruphs that the Marquis Of Water
ford, on resgning the Mastership of Carragh-
more hounds, said he did so because league
had been organized to prevent hunting
throughout Ireland. When he was out hunt
ing last Thursday chapel bell rang, horns were
blown and large multitude of people gath
cred and stoned him and his friends They
pelted the dogs, stabbed several of them with
pichforks and hooted and yelled till they
obliged the party to go home. Between H5000
and $1,000 will be lost to the neighborhood by
the breakup of the pack. The refinement of
cruelty was reached at Kanturk where a man
named Sullivan was arrested for putting
needles into potatoes which he was giving to
the cattle of a boycotted farmer fro n Tippera
ry. A case is reported where 100 papers of need
lesswere sprinkled in the hay fed to the cattle.
Police returns of agrarian outrages for Sep
TENDER shows there has been one murder in
Glare, one manslaughter in Cork, four cases of
attempted murder, fifteen cases of aggravated
assault, two of which endangered life
two of cutting and manning persons, twenty
four incendiary cases. four of burglary and
robbery, seven of taking and holding forcible
possession, eleven of cutting, killing and
manning cattle, one of robbery of arms five of
riots and affrays, and two of administering I'M
lawful oaths. There we're 233 cases of intimi-
dalton, 1879 by threatening letters and Al mis-
cellaneous. One case of attacking house was
reported, forty-eight of injury to property.
seven of firing into dwellings, one of obstruc-
ton of railway traffic; total number of Of
fences, 3S7. Cork heads the list with fifty
three. Roscommon and Glare each twenty
eight, Kerry twenty-seven, Galway twenty
three, Leitrim twenty-one, Mayo twenty, Linn
erick nineteen, Monaghan, Kelkenny and
West Meath, fifteen each.
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

The executive committee of the New York
Republican state committee of New York has
elected Albert Daggett of Kings county, as
chairman.
The Massachusetts Democratic committee yes
terday accepted the resignation of s. N. Dyer.
Jr., Of Arlington, Secretary of the committee,
and Col. j. w. Coveney of Cambridge was
elected in his place. A letter was received
from Francis j Parker declining to be a candi-
date for treasurer and receiver. Gen. Andre "
A. Hodge of Quincy has been, chosen to the
vacancy.
Steamship Bothnia, just arrived in New
York, brought 100000 in gold bars.
Peter Mercutt, ST., 20 years old, was thrown
from team at Montpelier, VT, last night by a
defect in the highway, breaking his neck and
killing him instantly.
Merrill Goodhue, aged 50, formerly resident
of Canaan, N H, but now of st. Louis was
drowned while fishing yesterday afternoon in
Hart pond. The body was recovered.
There was a heavy gale at the mouth of the
Mersey Yesterday. An unknown schooner
foundered with all on board.
The autumn fisheries in Davis Straits are re-
ported failure
Four year old son of Joseph Freeman was
burned to death in Providence, yesterday.
Cotton warehouse of J. A. Stewart ard sew
eral stores in Atlanta, Ca, were burned yes
terday. Loss $4,000.
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NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
Tammany Shut Out and the Convention
Harmonious.

Tammany Shut Out and the Convention
Harmonious.
Albany, Oct. 12-Mr Hill called the DEM
ocratic State Convention to order at lO2 a. M.
Mr. Peekham from the committee on Gre
dentials reported the contests which had been
considered and the decision of the committee.
When the decision in favor OF the New YORK
county Democracy was announced, there wss
some cheering There was no opposition, and
the report was unanimously adopted.
The committee on permanent organization
nominated Erastus Brooks for permanent
chairman. The report was adopted without
dissent, and with applause.
Mr. Brooks, on taking the chair, delivered a
speech in which he arraigned the RepuDllcan
party tor its mismanasement OF national and
State affairs.
At the conclusion of his address the commit
tee on resolutions presented declaration OF
principles which was unanimously adopted
The platform contains strong anti monopo-
ly plank arraigns the Republicans for their
conduct in the last legislature; favors submits
sion to a popular vote of the question OF Tree
canals; expresses sympathy with the family OF
the late President and adherence of his assas-
sin; favors the appointment oil commission
for the revision of tie tariff; declares for hard
money and refunding the debt and for prscti-
cal civil service reform; and condemns the
Northern Republicans for supporting repudia-
ton in Virginia.
William Purcell of Rochester, was unani-
mously nominated Secretary of State.
After the first ballot George Ell. Lapham OF
Yates, was nominated for comptroller by ac-
clamatinn
Roswell A. Parmenter of Troy, was nomi-
mated on the first ballot for Attorney General
ALBANY, Oct 1.-THE new Democratic
State Committee organized tonight by the
election of Daniel Manning of Albany, as
Chairman. An Executive Committee was ap-
pointed, of which ex-Mayor Cooper of New
York is chairman.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


Review of the Wholesale Market.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPT u.
There is vey little change to report in the whole
sale market the past week. For the leading food
products we notice an easier feelin and the mark
cts general are irregular and unsettled with only
moderate business doing. Michigan and Spring
Wheat Flours are weaker, but st. Louis Flour is
held at former prices. Car and Bag lots of Corn
have declined. Raisins are firm and higher. Beef
Pork and Lard are dull but without material change
in prices. Sugar is quoted granulated at 1o$s and
Extra G 97sc orang are 5o@6 90 for Paler-
mos ID box but there are no Messina or Valencia in
the market Malaga Lemons are O017 90. Pea
nuts show decided advance. In Produce, fine
grades of Butter firm; the Bean market is active
and steady quotations. Fancy sweet potatoes are
in good demand at our prices. Grapes are more
plenty than they have been and apples are coming
in in better lots Iron very firm and prices are look
ing towards furthe- advance. Molssses is firm and
tending upwards. In Fish, the catch of maekerel
has ceased in-shore; some are still taken in deep
water. The annual c itch of shore herring has not
been as large as usua here but the catch west has
been larger with decline Of Toe p Dbl. Pollock
and HAZE show decided advance. In Cordage
there has been an advance on Manila Rope and ST.
sal and on Copper Bolts. Turpentine is off. All
other quotations remain as at last re- ort.
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HIGHW AYMEN.
A Bold Affair in Springvale.
A MAN TAKEN FROM HIS WAGON
BOUND AND ROBBED.
[snanial pisp atch to the Press. ]

Especial Disp atch to the Press.]
SPRrNeyALE, Oct 15--As Mr.. W. e.
Holmes was on his way to Springvale from
Alfred last evening he was stopped by three
masked men about two miles from here. He
was taken from the wagon and told to keep
quiet, otherwise he would get hurt. After
tying him to tree with rope from the
wagon they searched his pockets, finding about
$35 in money which they took and left him
tied to the tree. After about an hour and d
half Mr.. Holmes succeeded in freeing himself.
While they were tying him to the tree the
horse took fright but being found some time
in the evening he had done no damage to the
wagon. He was brought here this morning,
Mr. Holmes arrived home about 10 o'clock last
evening. The rope was knotted SO hard
around his wrists that he was unable unaided
to get it off. and the rope was on his wrist
when he arrived here. His wrists were
marked and sore, as was his mouth, from the
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Death of DR.. ]. G. Holland.

NEW YORK, Oct 12.-Dr. J. G. Holland, ed
itor of ScriDner's Magazine, died suddenly
this morning of heart disease.
IJosiah Gilbert Holland, M. D., was born in
Belchertown, Mass, July "a, 1919. He grad
uated at the Berkshire Medical School in Pitts
field and practiced medicine three years. He
then edited literary paper in Springfield a
short time and afterwards moved to Vicksburg,
where he was superintendent of the public
schools. Returning to Springfield he became
associate editor of the Springfield Republican.
1t was while editor of this paper that he began
his literary work. His first work was His
tory of Western Massachusetts," published in
1855. A novel, en- tiled "The Bay PATH" fol-
lowed in 1857. The next year, under the
pseudonym of Timothy Titcomb," he pub
lished series of letters which were widely
read His first poetical work, Bitter Sweet,
was published in 1858. "Gold Foil" followed
in 1859, and the next year he ventured upon
another novel entitled miss Gilbert's Career"
lessons in Life" appeared in 1861; ''Letters
to the Joaesss" in 1868; "Piain Talk on Fa-
miliar Subjects in 1865, and Life of Abra-
ham Lincoln in 1866. The publishers of the
latter work offered him $4,000 for it, he want
ing $4,000. A compromise was made by which
he was to receive twenty cents on each copy
sold. and as more than 100000 copies were
sold the arrangement proved very satisfac-
tory one to DIR. Holland. "Kathrina," another
narrative poem, was published in 1867 In
the following year he made trip to Europe,
and on his return with Roswell Smith and
Messrs. Scribner, Armstrong & Co., established
la,
DIR. Holland found time to do other literary
work, and in 1872 he published "The Marble
Prophecy His next publication was novel
entitled Arthur Bonnicastle," published in
1873. "Garnezed Shenves," a collection OF
poems. followed in 1873, and "The Mistress of
the Manse," another novel, in 1874. Dr. Hol-
land was not profuse contributor to other
magazines than his own, contributing only
two or three articlssto Hours at Home and five
or six to the Atlantic. He was popular lee
turer and appeared frequently upon the plat
form.I
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NEW YORK.
western Union Telegraph Co

Western Union Telegraph Company.
NEW YORK, Oct 12-At the ANIMAL meet
ing of the stockholders of the Western Union
Telegraph Co. today board of directors was
elected. The annual report shows the
revenues of the year ending June 80, 1881,
were $4,000, S06 OIL; expenses, including leased
line, rentals aud taxes, 50, 420, 365.79; net
profits. So $40, 640.22. Over sixty millions OF
stock was voted.
The following officers Of the com pany were
reelected by the board of directors:
President-Norvin Green.
Vice Observation-Disclosures, Vanhorne, Schell
and Durkee. Thomas T. Eckert was elected
General Manager.
Registration in New York and Brooklyn.
There were registered in Brooklyn yester-
day, the second day of the registration. SO, 625,
making a total for the two days of 51,712,
against 80, 553 for the first two days in 1880.
The total registration in New York city for the
first day this year is 1860, against 72,5S8 for
the first day in 1880.
Illness of Mrs. Lincoln.
The widow Of President Abraham Lincoln,
who is stopping at the Clarendon Hotel in this
city is ill today and under medical attendance.
Her illness, however, is not regarded as Of
an dgerous character. She was able to sit up
this mording.
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OHIO ELECTION.
Gov. Fosters Majority from Is, 900
to 10000.
BOTH BRANCHES OF THE LEGIsLA-
TURE REPUBLICAN.

COLUMBUS, Oct. 12-The Republicans claim
Fosters election by 10000 to $1,000 in the
State, and claim a majority in the House OF
Representatives.
The Democrats concede Foster 10000, but
say the complexion of the General Assembly
is doubtful and will depend entirely on the re-
suit in Hamilton.
Never in the history of elections were tick
cts scratched On both sides as much as yester-
day in Cincinnati.
Returns since noon have been meagre and
very little has been learned OF the result Gov.
Foster believes his majority will reach 10000.
1t is believed Jennson Hall (Rep) is elected
Senator from the Miami Darke district, which
gives the Republicans amajority of the Senate
COLUMBUS, Oct. 12.-Chairman Nash of the
State Republican Committee, says the Repub-
licans have 81 members OF the House and 10 OF
the Senate, without Hamilton county, and two
Senators in doubt. Seventeen is majority in
the Senate. The Republicans have the House
without doubt.
[LATEsT.l
COLUMBUS, Oct. H. Returns tonight indi-
cate the election of 20 Republican and IL Dem
ocratic Senators. Two districts included in
the above are still in doubt, one being claimed
by the Republicans and the other conceded to
the Democrats. 1t is thought the Republicans
will have from 80 to IS majority in the House.
Should the official figures verify to the above
the Republicans will have larger majority in
both branches of the General Assembly than
they had in the aast body.
CLEVELAND, Oct Full returns show
Fosters majority in Cuyahago county to be
1898.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 12-Twenty-five county
and nineteen CITY precincts OF Hamilton conn-
ty gave Foster 5000. The Democrats probably
elect the Treasurer, Probate Judge snd three
of the five Common Plea Judges. The Re-
pubicans seem to have five members OF the
County Board of Control and one County
Commissioner.
LATER.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 12-Returns from So OF the
100 precincts in Hamilton county give Foster
28 1874, Bookwalter 25,019, Fosters majority
3I75. The rest of the State ticket except Rich
ards on the Republican side ran from l0o TO
700 ahead of Foster. johnson Tor Lleutenant
Governor runs 800 ahead OF Bookwalter. The
Republicans elect Senators Dexter, Ballou and
Yeaton, the latter by a majority of 300 All
the Republican representatives are elected OK
cept Robert Harlan, colored, who is beaten by
Gen, A. II. Devereaux by about 4OO. The
Democrats elect Avery and johnson judges,
and the Republicans elect Conner, Maxwell
and Bachwalter. Watson (Dem.) for probate
Judge has majority of 1000. Hill (Rep)
county commissioner, is elected by 450O major
ity. The Republicans elect five members OF
the board of control by majorities ranging from
1000 to 1000 and also elect the director of the
county infirmary and three justices of the
peaee The Democrats eecs one justice of the
peace F. A. johnson. The five precints to
hear from gave $50 Republican majority in
1879. This shonld be added to the figures here
given.
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WASHINGTON.
The Most to be Made of Technicalities
by Guiteau's Counsel.

WASHINGTON Oct. 12.-Mr. Scovilfe, broth
er-in-law and counsel of Guiteau, this MORN
ing stated he had not received any answer
from Gen. Butler as to whether he would act
as counsel for the defence, and that the state
rnent published as TO Mr.. Merrick's expressing
Willingness TO argue the question OF iurisdic-
tion, if raised, is correct aud that he has been
ad yised by distinguished lawyers all over the
country, including several judges, to raise
every question and make every noint that can
properly be made on behalf of his client. that
such is also the express instruction of Guiteau
and that he (Scoville) has apprehension of
personal violence being offered to the prisoner
going to or from the Court. He stated that the
District Judge also expressed his desire that
all legitimate and proper questions in the case
shall be raised aud fully argued
Democratic Caucus.
The Democratic caucus remained in session
about an hour this afternoon after the Senate
adjourned, discussing Edmunds' resolution Tor
the appointment of standing committees OF
the Senate.
Mr.. Garland was directed to report resolu-
ton providing for the appointment of certain
specified committees which the nominations of
the President show to be necessary.
The list of committees to be presented en-
braces about ten, including post office, Indian,
commerce and others, to which the nomina-
lions OF thu President in the natural order OF
business would have to be referred.
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The Canada Mail Bag Robbery.

DERBY LINE, VT, Oct 12.-The Canada
mail robbery of valuable letters is creating much
excitement over the route the pouch passed n
reaching it's destination. 1t seems to have
been handled by six persons before its condi :
was discovered. Inspector Michigan Of the
Canada Post Office Department was over the
route yesterday, examining Postmasters and
their clerks The fact has come to light that
ing $500, sent from Montreal by Sir Hugh Al
len to his butler at Georgevile. on Saturday.
Sir Hugh teegraphed to his butler to look out
for rich registered letter. This telegram was
not delivered until Monday, and the question
is, how did the thieves know it was coming?
The examination yesterday by Inspector Nelli-
gan shows gross carelessness in the way the
pouches are left unguarded.
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THE RoCKPORT TRAGEDY.

The Case to Go to the Jury Today.
RocKLAND, Oct. I'm the Cain murder
trial today Mr.. Staples concluded his argument
for the defence with forcible appeal to the
jury, and Judge Gilbert began his argument
for the state at quarter to eleven and spoke
for five hours, making very strong argument.
The points of evidence including the question
of an abb were extensively commented upon
and the argument closed with an appeal to the
jury to do justice and protect society.
The case will be given to the jury tomorrow
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DOlYr1ans.

We wish to call especial attention to
DOlmans that we are selling at 81 and
sig, as being the best for the price ever
seen in this market.
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The Following are the closing quotatons Of stoeks:
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MAR REAGES.

In Deering. Oct. 5, by Rev. S. Winchester Adri-
ance Mr.. Geo. NJ. Phinney and Mrs Ellen M.
Phinney. both of Deering.
In South Boston. Oct. 6, by Rev. Mr.. Mansfield,
Mr.. James F. Smith and Mrs. Nina Archibald OF
Portland.
III Chicago, ILL.,. Oct. 3, by Rev. Matthew Bachelor
of New Bedford. Mass, Mr.. Charles Wesley Cotton
of Waterman ILL.,. and Miss Helen Isabel Burr,
daughter of Rev. Frank Burr of Portland Me.
in Camden. Sept 80, Mr.: Charles ". Dreamer
aud Miss Cora E. Bracket, both of Waldoboro
In Waterford Sept 81. Mr.. Charles d. Learned
and Miss Augusta o. Stevens, both of Waterford.
In Castine, Oct. 1. MIR. George A. Wardwel and
Miss Arletta Macomber, both of Castine.
In Middleton, N. s., Oct. 3, by the father of the
bride, assisted by Rev. j. Padfeld, M, A., Alex
Semens, G. e.. and Louisa Frances youngest
daughter of Rev. Geo. B. D9dwel NJ A.
In Cornish, Oct. IL, by Rev. II. F. Snow, Mr.. Fred
W. Harding of Gorham, and Miss Emma A. Pike OF
Cornish. No cards,
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

Decides to Make David Davis President
OF the Senate.
WASHINGTON. Oct 12.-The Republican
Senators met in caucus soon after the adjourn
ment of the Senate to-day. A proposition to
select Senator David Davis as candidate to dis
place Bayard as President pro tenn, was at
once taken up and considered Quite long
discussion occurred and some opposition to it
was at first manifested, but it was finally
agreed to by decided majority. A resolution
proposing the election of q successor to Bayard
will probably ba Introduced tomorrow, and
then, under the rule, a single objection, which
Democrats, will postpone its consideration for
one day. so there is not likely to be contest
until Friday.
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THE CABINET.
Judge Folger and Ex-Gov. Morgan Men
toned for the Treasury.

Judge Folger and Ex-Gov. Morgan Men
toned for the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE President has
spent the day quietly at Senator Jones' resi-
dence AT II O'Clock Senator Kirkwood ana
Assistant Secretary Bell accompanied by heads
of bureaus and Assistant Attorney General
McCommon of the Interior Department, called
to pay their respects. Secretaries Blaine and
Window and Postmaster General James con-
ferred with the President early this afternoon
on the subject of certain minor appointments
which need to be made, and number OF Sena-
tors called during the day. There is much
SPECULATION tonight with regard to Cabinet APP
pointmeDts, and all sorts of rumors are cur
rent. The name of Judge Folger and Ex-Gov.
Morgan are most prominently mentioned in
connection with the Secretaryship OF the
Treasury. There appears to be deepening
impression that with the exception of he
change in the Treasury Department and De-
partment of Justice the present executive Off
GERS will continue in their respective places
until December.