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FOREIGN.
Resignation of the French Cabl-
gnet.
DISASTROUS FIRE AT SMYRNA-14oC
HOUSES DESTROYED.

PARIS, July 19-In the deputies today M.
Goblet, Minister of the Interior and worship
replying to the radical Interpolation demand
ing establishment of central Marie for Paris
moved the order of the day pure and simple,
which was rejected by 278 to 49, The cham
ber adopted 218 TO 176 an order of the day hos
tile to creation of a central Marie. In con-
sequence of those votes an urgent summons
was issued for cabinet council. The MEM
Der who moved the Interpolation, quoted
promises of the government in favor OF It's OBJ
ject. Therefore both votes were unfavorable
to the government.
600 p. NIT is stated the cabinet has re-
signed.
LONDON, July 19.-The News despatch from
Paris states De Freycinet has placed the resig-
nation of himself and colleagues in the hands
of President Grevy The latter urgently beg
ged them to withdraw their designations.
There is not the slightest possibility Gambetta
will be summoned to form another ministry.
LONDON, July ia despatch from Paris,
says the report of the resignation of the min
istry is not yet confirmed. council of the
ministers will be held tomorrow morning at
Elysee and it is considered probable the diff
Guilty will be satisfactorily solved.
In the Commons.
LONDON, July 19.--In the commons the al.
rears of rent bills passed through the commit
tee and was reported to the House 1S2 to 50.
In the commons this afternoon Campbell
Banneman said efficient precautions had been
taken to protect Port Said, Ismaila and Suez,
but he could not enter into details.
Dixie said the identical note of the Powers
to the Porte regarding despatch of Turkish
troops to Egypt is still unanswered.
Destructive Fire.
SMYRNA, July ia great fire is raging
here. Many hundred houses have been destroy
ed.
The fire ragged seven hours and fourteen
hundred houses were destroyed and six thous-
and persons are homeless One life was lost.
Foreign Notes.
In the French Deputies Tuesday night the
credit for naval preparations was voted $40 in
favor, to &c against
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MINoR rEI,EaRAMs.

At Chelsea, Mass. yesterday, Horace E.
Meneze foreman of Emery's mahogany works
was skilled by mahogany block falling on
him.
A railroad van at Waterford, Conn, contain
ing large number OF military rifles and a
quantity of ammunition was broken into
and the rifles and cartridge stolen yesterday
Richard Garland who killed Joseph Addison
last week at Petersburg, Virginia, has been re-
leased on bail of $1,000. Garland is confined to
his room from his wound.
The executive and judicial officers of Illinois,
at Springfield yesterday passed appropriate re-
solutions upon the death of Mrs. Lincoln, snd
voted to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Joseph Blanchett and George Lacross
and wife were drowned in Portage river Tues
day, at Houghton, Michigan.
The inquest on Louis W. Gutermuth, who
died June 18th from injuries by some unknown
person few nights previous in New York re-
suited in verdict that he died of injuries by
unknown parties.
The Connecticut supreme court of errors yesr
terday decided women are eligible to admission
as attorneys and their sex is no bar.
The Illilois republican State central COM
mittee yesterday elected A. M. Jones chair
man and Don Shepard, secretary, both stall
war is and partisans of Logan.
Mexico has experienced severe shock of an
earthquake.
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DUST TO DUST.
Obsequies of M

Obsequies OF Mrs. Abraham Lincoln.
SPRINGFIELD, H., July 19.-By suspension
of business, public and private and general at
tendance at the funeral of Mrs. Lincoln, eiti-
zens of this city to-day testified their respect
for the late President Abraham Lincoln.
Services were held in the First Presbyterian
church which was crowded with people, and
streets in the neighborhood bic ,ked with
throngs unable to gain admission. Gov. Gull
lom, Judge Treat, Gen. John A. McClernan,
Hon. Milton Hay, Col. John Williams, Hon.
S. Johns, Hon. Jes. G. Conkling and Capt.
John s. Bradford were pail bearers. The al
tar wfs completely covered with handsome
flowers and Grape The State officials attended
in body. Secretary Lincoln, member of the
family and near friends came just behind the
remains, followed by the Lincoln Guard of
Honor. Services were brief, consisting of mu-
sic by special choir, prayer by Revs. r. 1.
Post and T. A. Parker, and sermon by j. A.
Reed. The arrangements were simple and
thele was no attempt at display. The minis
ter attempted no eulogy according to her ex-
pr, ed wish The sermon was largely bio
gra hical and very interesting in historical
"reminiscences.
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Mrs. Garfield at Mentor.

PAINEsvILLLE, Ohio, July 19.-After numer-
Gus visits to the Mentor homestead and in
structions on the improvements that were
being made, Mrs. Garfield today began her
residence there for the summer and autumn.
OF the children Mollie, Abram and Irwin were
at Mentor, and Harry and James will join the
family very soon. The late Presidents moth
or is also at Lawnield, where, in accordance
with her expressed desire, she has heard from
Mrs. DIR. Edson's lips the whole story of the
sufferings and death of her son. The Mentor
home has been greatly improved during the
absence of the family, and work will soon be
commenced upon fire and burglar proof
building that Mrs. Garfield has ordered erected
for the storage of private letters aud papers of
her husband. The building will stand exactly
on the site of the late Generals Office, where
he received the news of election. Yesterday
afternoon the two Mesdames Garfield, the
mother and the widow of the late President,
drove to Painesville and minutely inspected
the model bust of Garfield, which Powers, the
sculptor, has just transferred from clay to
plaster. The negative used was the one used
by tho government for the Ave cent postage
stamp. Not single criticism was made, both
ladies expressing the warmest satisfaction in
regard to the work. Powers will fashion the
model in marble.
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POLITICAL.
New York Greenbackers.

ALBANY, July 10 The state Greenback
convention today reaffirmed th5 platform of
the national convention at Chicago, June 9th,
1880, and adopted anti-monopoly resolutions.
Epenctus Howe was nominated for Cove rDor
James Allen of Brooklyn was nominated for
Lieut.. Governor by acclamation. s. j. Nc
Parlin was nominated by acclamation for Chief
Sudge of Appeals. l.. G. Macdonald of Glen
Falls, was nominated for Congressman at large
by accamation in spite of his protests that he
could not be candidate. A resolution was
rdopted extending the sympathy of the con-
vention to laboring men who are struggling for
just and fair wages, and especially TO the
freight handlers in New York. Adjourned
sine die.
Congressional Nominations.
ST.. LOUIS, July 19.-At Springfield Mo-,
yesterday, the Greenback convention OF the
18th Congressional district, renominated Ira S.
Hazelton, the present Representative.
ST. PAUL, July 19.-The fourth district re-
publican convention today nominated W. ID.
Washburn for Congress.
TALLAHASSEE, Julys19.-R. H.Davidson has
been renominated for Congress by the LIST dis
trict democrats.
Georgia Democratic Convention.
ATLANTA, July 19.-Tne Georgia state
Democratic convention met at noon. Henry
jackson was elected permanent chairman by
acclamation. Business is proceeding quietly
SO far and nothing but harmony shown. No
nominations have yet been made.
In the afternoon the majority rule was
adopted 1876 to 1914. Hon. A. III. Stephens and
Hon A. O. Bacon were put in nomination for
Governor and the convention adjourned to to-
morrow.
A Heavy Thunder Shower in Boston
Press Room of the Journal Flooded.
The press room of the Boston Journal was
flooded during heavy thunder shower at 2 p.
M, but was freed by the city steam fire engine
without much damage, except delay in pab-
LEGATION. Ship Magellan at Lewis wharf load
ed for Valparaiso was struck by lightning DUR
ing the above shower and her foremast consid-
erably injured.
The Illinois Prohibitionists.
DECATUR, ILL.,, July 19.-The Prohibitionists
of this OATH Congressional District yesterday
adopted platform extremely radical, de-
manding entire prohibition of the manu-
faeture, sale and importation, National and
State, by constitutional amendment, of liquor;
equal suffrage; unlimited coinage of silver on
equal terms with gold and declares against
special legislation of all kinds. Hon. d. H
Hurd was nominated for Congress.
Texas Democrats.
GALVESTON. July 19.-The Democratic State
Convention reassembled this morning and
nominated John ireland for governor by accla-
nation.
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THE sTRIKE Es.
Threatened Lockout Prevented

Threatened Lockout Prevented.
ROCHESTER,, N, Y, July 19.-The threaten
ed lockout tomorrow of 1853 establishments in
thu Manufacturers Protective Association, be-
cause of the labor combination to prevent the
operation Of one of them, has been arrested by
the appeal of business men for arbitration, and
the matter is under consideration of a commit
tes appointed to settle the difficulty.
Freight Handlers Troubles.
New YORK, July 19-There is no change in
the freight handlers strike. The new men
are rapidly falling into the routine of business
of the companies, and although working slow
are gaining. There is no prospect of settle
ment of the strike.
The Mandanus Proceedings In New York
Arguments in the proceedings taken by the
Attorney General in behalf of the people
against the New York Central and other rail-
roads continued today before Judge Hight,
in the Supreme Court. Attorney. General Rus
sell commenced his argument. He contended
that the action of the strikers was indictable,-
but no more indictable than the act OF the
companies striking against the merchants. He
cited an immense number of authorities, snow
ing power of the conrt to grant a mandamus,
which was better application than for quo
warranto or an indictment, which he could
also apply for
In the railway mandamus case this after
noon, Mr.. Conkling closed the case for the
railroad companies. Judge Hight said be
would render an early decision.
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Yarmouth.

The Republicans of Yarmouth will meet at Ma
sonic Hall, on Saturday, July %, at 712 o'clock p'
vention to be held at Portland, Tuesday, July 20.
Per order of Town Committee.
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Brighton Cat.Ie sIarhe..

For the week ending wednesday, July 10,
Amount of stock at market 2265; Sheep and
Lambs 1850; Swineil8 6. ISL; Yeals 81; horsesl96;
number Of Western Cattle 20zoi Eastern ana North-
ern Cattl Mich Cows, &C., 240.
Prices of Beef Cattle p 100 ID, live weight.aEx-
ira dus lity at OO@9 90; first quality at 009
at O005 871a; poorest grades of coarse Oxen,
Bulls ETC., 4 OO(14 75.
Brighton Hides at 9@91sc y fb; Brighton Tallow
7c ID ID; Country Hides, light, 6G619; heavy at 89
sac D ib. Country Tallow &c % ID.
Calf Skins 12@121Ac p fb; Sheep Skins 3O94Oc
each; Lamb Skins 50@75c each
Trade opened dull and slow and prices of all
grades fell Ac 79 fb from week ago for the same
grades.
pairs each week is all the market requires at pres
ent
Sheep and Iambs-Those from the West cost,
landed at the yards, Sheep 546A and LAMBS from
case % ib live weight
Swine Western Fat Hogs cost S14@91zo y fb
live weight.
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hL nAAANA1 "a AAAz = 041iSO
s published every THURSDAY MoRETfe ut $3.50 .
year, IL paid in advance at S2.00 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: Ono inch or spsscS' ths
ength Of column, constitutes square.
$1.50 per square, daily first week; ~ cents psf
week after three insertions or less q oo; contlna
Eah sciIare three insertions or less 10 eonts;
one week. 81 90; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NoTIoEs, one-third additional
TTnder head of "AAIUsEHLENTs's end "AUCTI0K
sAurs," So. 90 per square per week. three inseE-
tions or less S1.5O.
Advertisements inserted IN the "ldAIEE STATE
PRwss (Which has a large circulation in every part
Of the ststsl for SLIGO per square for first inser-
ton and so cents per square for esch subs uelis
Insertion.
address sill communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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The Newb,1re Poker Game.

CHICAGO, H., July 19.-As a sexual to the
big poker game at Newburg, N. z, in which
Mr.. Weed lost $150,000, Judge Fullerton OF
New York and Mr.. Trude of Chicago yesterday
acting for Mr. Weed, attached the stable OF M.
M. Hedges, who won the money from Weed.
The stable consists of the horses j b. Thomas,
St. Reno, Bay Billy and Novelty, and is
valued at $4,000. A bond was furnished by
friends at the Driving Park Scott, Hedges
partner in the game, was also taken into Gus
tody. although sick at the Briggs House.
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BOSTON FLOODED.
disastrous Effects of Yesterdays storm.

BOSTON, July 19.-A heavy thunder storm
occurred this afteanoon, ana for half an hour
rain fell in torrents. The damage by water in
lower sections of the city will be very great.
Hundreds of Easements were filled with mud
and water. The sewers in some cases backed
up and discharged a portion of their contents
into cellars of dwellings and warehouses.
At scores of places at the south end deluge
from flooded streets was poured into basement
windows driving the occupants to the upper
parts of their houses. Along Dock Square
much damage was done. The enclosure was
filed foot deep with mass of mud stones
and water, and every basement in the vicinity
was filled nearly to the sidewalk. The work
ST cleansing the premises will take several
days. Other parts of the city make similar
reuOrtS
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WASHINGTON.
Arrival of a Distinguished Visitor.

Arrival Of Distinguished Visitor
WASHINGTON, July 19-Gen. Barrios, Presi-
dent of Guatemala and his party, arrived this
morning and proceeded quietly to their quar-
ters. There was no official reception. The
President was received at the depot by Senior
Montufer, Guatemalan Minister Official Wis
its were exchanged today by Minister Cruises
and Secretary Frelinghuysen. president Bar
rios and party will be formally received by
President Arthur tomorrow noon.
A Dishonest Clerk Arraigned.
VIM. Williamson, charged with the larceny
of number of autograph letters from the files
of the A ttorney Generals Office several years
ago while clerk in that Office, was arraigned
in the .olice court this morning. Prosecuting
Attorney Coyle said he could not findIthe pris-
oner had any opportunity to abstract these
papers from the department in the last five
years, and that the statute of limitations only
going back that far he would have to nolle
pros the case. Williamson was reles 7ed much
to his surprics.
Exchange of Bonds.
Arrangements are now being made at the
treasury department for exchange of 81 per
cent. for 3s.
The General Deficiency Bill.
The conference committee on the general
deficiency bill to-day reached an agreement
upon all points excepting the Senate amend
ments providing mileage for Senators who at
tended the special session of that body conve-
ned last October On this amendment no agree
ment could be reached and the House con-
ferees will probably report to that body te-
morrow asking for instructions on this point
All of the important Senate amendment in
cluding that section creating board of audit
to settle the funeral expenses of President Gar
field were agreed to by the House conferees.
Word from Lieut.. Harber.
Secretary Chandler has received the follow
ing kilograms from Lieut. Harber.
IRKoUrsK, June %.
Starting for the Delta in a schooner. Party
increased by Ensign Hunt and Bartlett. Will
search the Delta and westward in July, and
eastward to Jana and the islands in August;
will return in October !if possible, otherwise
will wait for snow in November.
1t is probable the above telegram as written
at Yakoutsk, on the Lena, and that it bears
the date Irkoutsk is merely beccuse the latter
was the station from which it was telegraphed.
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NEW YORK.
Bonorg TO q Departine onacial.

Honors to Departing Ofncial.
New YORK, July 19.-John M. Francis of
the Troy Times, recently appointed Minister
Resident at Lisbon, sailed with Mrs. Francis
on the steamer Gallia this morning. A large
number of journalists and other friends ac-
companied the steamer down the bay in the
els as the Gallia and cutter parted, and the
party on the cutter were then served with a
sumptuous breakfast. The floral tributes sent
to Mr.. and Mrs Francis covered long dining
room table of the Gallia.
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MARINE NEWS.
Schooner Ashore,

Schooner Ashore.
Boston, Mass. July 19.-Schr Abbie Stubbs
went ashore on Dogfsh bar, Bass River, South
Yarmouth, yesterday, and remains; she lies easy
about q miles S w by from the light She
will probably be got off to-day.
Collision on the Sound.
NEW YORK, July 19.-The Halifax line
steamer "Alhambra" which left this city yes
terday, bound out at 3 this morning, ran into
the Providence & Stonington steamer "Rhode
Island" off Stratford, Conn. The Rhode
in tow by the Fall River boat, Providence.
She was taken as far as Huntington and will
arrive here about four this morning. No one
was hurt. After the collision the Alhambra
continued on her course.
LATER.
The collision between steamers Alhambra
and Rhode Island was at 230 this morning off
Huntington, L. 1. The Alhambra struck the
Rhode Island on her port side just forward of
the paddle wheel, and glancing along tore out
the wheel house and some of the upper works,
completely demolishing the wheel The COL
ored barber was crushed but not fatally Her
passengers, about 100 were taken on steamer
Providence and brought here. Steamer City
of Lawrence this morning took the Rhode
Island in tow and two tug-boats have been sent
from this city to assist in towing her to her
dock. The Rhode Island was not injured be-
low the water line. Five seamen of the Al
hambra jumped on to the Rhode Island when
they collided. AS the Alhambra continued
for Halifax it is supposed she was not injured.
The estimated damage TO the Rhode Island is
over $4,000.
Steamer Alhambra which was in collision
with the Rhode Island, returned to this
city this afternoon to repair damages.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Ticket Brokers in Convention.

Ticket Brokers in Convention.
Boston, July 19.-The Ticket Brokers'
Association is in session today at Hotel Bruins
wick. being the 4th annual meeting. Routine
business is being transacted. Many of the gen.
tlenen are cccrnpanied by their wives. To
morrow there viii be an excursion down the
harbor and banquet ia the evening.
Ravages Of the Army Worm.
FALL RIVER, July 19.-The army worm has
appeared in this vicinity in large numbers and
farms in Somerset and Swanzey have suffered
severely. In the city lawns and gardens have
been considerably damaged.
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THE PORTLAND DAILy PRESS,
Published every DAY Sundays exceptea,) By the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
THE MATNE STATE PRESS

TERMS: Eight Dollars Year. 10 mail sn0zeraf,
,rs Seven Dollars Year II paid n advance.
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FlNANCaaL AND COMMERCIAL
Review of the Wholesale Marker.
FOE THE WEEK ENDING July 10.

FOR THE WEEK ENDING July 10.
During the past week quotations of Flour show no
change. In Produce, Eggs are 1c higher; new Po-
tatoes have dropped 81. Sugar is quoted at 95sc
for granulated and 91sc for Extra G. In Fruit
Oranges are SOC off. Grain is lower; Corn and Oats
are &c off; bag lots Cotton Seed ST. off, Meal &c Off
Beef and Pork are firm at quotations. Butter shows
an advance on choice lots. In Drugs Dyes, Can
airy Seed is quoted at 4941ac 93 tb. Fish shows a
fall of 5Oc on Pollock, and No and Shore Mack
erel 81 on Clam Bait, and an advance of &c on No
Herring. Pressed Hay is 81 lower p ton. Cadiz
Salt is 25c lower, and Liverpool, in bond 121ac
higher. Barbados Molasses is 1c fl. Other quota
tions UNCHANGED.
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THE INDIANS.
Desnerate Fight with Hostiles.

Desperate Fight with Hostiles.
WHIPPLE BARRACKS, A. T., July 19.-An
engagement occurred between the Third
Cavalry and Indians yesterday at Chevlon's
Fork. The troops lost one man who was
wounded and has since died and five others
were wounded, two seriously; also one Indian
scout was killed and one wounded. The In
dians left six dead bucks on the ground.
Scouts report about 20 more were killed.
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Members Of Central Greenback Club of Portland,
ara reouestei to meet at Reform Hall SATURDAY,
july 22nd at 71s o'clock p. M, for the purpose OF
choosing delegates to the Greenback County Con
vention, to be holden July ~, 1852.
P. II. GORDON, Pres't.
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The Republicans of Cumberland are requested tc
meet at the Town House, in said town, on Saturday
July %. 1882 at 71a O'Clock p. m. to choose dele
gates to attend the Republican County ConVen
ton, to be held at Portland, July 25th.
Per order.
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National Temperance Campmeetlng.

LONG BRANCH, July 19.-The National Tenn
perance Campmeeting opened at Ocean Grove
today. An address of welcome was made by
Rev. Dr. E. I'll. Stokes. Hon. VIM. E. Dodge
of New York, president of the National Tenn
perance Society, responded. The attendance
is very large.
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N0rtIs Yarmouth. .

The Republicans of North Yarmouth will meet
O'Clock D. m for the purpose of selecting three (3
delegates to attend the Republican County Conven-
tion to be holden at Portland, July 20. 1882
Per order of Town Committee.
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THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 20.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER Washington, d. c.,
July 81, A. M.
For New England,
Clearing weather, winds mostly westerly, sta
tionery or lower temperature, higher pressure.
WEATHER BULLETIN.
The barometer is highest in Manitoba and
lowest in the st. Lawrence valley. Occasion
al rains have fallen in all districts except the
upper Mississippi valley. Northwesterly winds
prevail in the northwest, southwesterly in the
Atlantic states. Elsewhere slight and varia-
ble The temperature has remained nearly
stationery in all districts
Fair weather is indicated for Friday In the
lower lake region, Middle States and New
England.
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Havana Marker.
By Telegraph.l

HAVANA, July 19-Spanish gold 1.721S91 1874
Exchange firm; on Uuited States 80 days gold at
S1a09A prem; short 9G91a.
Sugar quiet and nominal.
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WimdnanR.

The Republicans of Windbam are REQ Tested TO
meet at the Town Hall, Saturday the ~, at 3
o'clock D. m. to choose delegates to the County con-
yention, to be held at Portland, July %.
Per order Committee.
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Cane elizabeth.

The Republicans of Cape Elizabeth are requested
To meet at the Town house, in said town, Satur-
day the 22nd ins at O'Clock in the afternoon, to
choose delegates to the County Convention, to be
holden at Portland, July 25th.
Per order of Town Committee.