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A Chase for a Criminal.
THE PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.

A Thinly Attended Convention at Angus
ia William T. Eustis OF Dix
field Nominated for Governor.
AUGUSTA, June 1.-The Prohibition State
convention assembled in Temperance Hall
this afternoon with less than forty persons in
attendance.
William T. Eustis of Dixfeld, chairman of
the State committee, called the convention to
order.
John Rand of Lisbon was called to the chair.
The forenoon was devoted to praise meet
ing and to committee work.
The following platform was presented and
adopted:
The Prohibitionists of Maine, in State convention
assembled present to the candid conscientious
voters of the State the following statement OF their
l. That the manufacture, importation and traffic
in intoxicating beverages is prolific source OF a
large portion of the crime pauperlsm, corruptioMa M
Christianity, popular education and civil service re-
FORM
q That under the present national license system
special tax, SO called) sustained and fostered by
the present great parties the government is made
partner in the crime, and all who by their votes
sustain these parties or their candidates become in
measure responsible for the infinite evils resulting
5. That the abolition of this iniquitous and de-
ton now before the people of the State and nation
and that the complete overthrow of the liquor
traficcan only be accomplished by political party
organized for and fnlly consecrated to this benef-
cient purpose.
A. Believing this and that total abstinence and
prohibition are inseparable cannot vote for men
who profess and act the other, but demand that
they shall be consistent in all their acts. We there
fore earnestly invite all thoughtful voters to unite
with us in this open honest and consistent effort for
the complete prohibition of the liquor traffic as In
struments in the hands of God for the accomplish
ment of this and many other needed reforms.
The committee on nominations submitted
the following report, which was adopted:
Governor-Wm. T. Eustis of Dixfeld.
Congressmen-J. M. Stone of Kennebunk,
Hon. Henry Tallman of Bath, Rev. N. q.
Axtell of Bangor, J. E. Ladd of Gardiner.
Delegates to the National Conventional f.
Woodbury. of Auburn, William T. Eustis Of
Dixield, ?. III. Oliver of Bath, Edward Plum
mer of Greenwood, d. w. G. Wiggin of Old
town, j. J. Richardson of Newport.
Alternates-N. d. Witham of Biddeford,
Thomas Oliver of Bath G. B. Brigham of
Buckfeld, Moses King, Jr., of Lewiston, G. @.
White of Phipsburg, J. M. Grant of East
Surry.
Mr.. Eustis accepted his nomination in a
ringing speech.
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.Tennie Cramer's Murder.

New HAVEN, June 1.-The cross-examina-
tion of watchman Casey commenced the pro-
ceedipgs in the Malley trial this forenoon, but
nothing new was elected.
Bernard Jaffneys, carpenter, corroborated
Casey's testimony.
VIM. H. Antoine who kept a bath house at
Sayin Rock last summer, testified to seeing
something white floating in the water on the
morning Of August 9th saw it about mid
way between my place and where the wreck
was. Witness pointed out the spot on the
map. which was far from the spot where asa
Curtiss found the body of Jennie Cramer.
The point was on line from the second land
ing on Kelseys wharf to the spot where the
body was found. / thought of all this just as
soon as L heard that morning of the finding OF
the girls body on the shore. The wind was
blowing light that morning from the south
west in the direction of where the body was
found.
Captain James e. Tuttle testified. l reside
in Fairhaven and am in the oyster business L
was carrying out sailing parties from Savin
Rock On Friday, August 9th, had party
sailing in the afternoon. fix the day because
the next morning the girls body was found.
We started about $50 for a sail that afternoon
Leaving the east side of Kelley's wharf we
showed out, there being no wind, and just be-
fore we got into deep water between the wreck
and the wharf | saw an object in the water A
little farther on we turned and came back on
account OF lack of wind. 1t was about 10
when saw the object, and to me 1t appeared
like the body of the girl saw next morning.
Minnie Dutton, Ii years of age, testified to
being in the employ of EdwardN NMalley, and to
seeing James Malley, Jr., at home Friday
night to supper, and that he took bath and
weat to bed.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Prof. Roeers,s Funeral.

PrOr. RO26rS'S Funeral.
BOSTON, June 1. The funeral services of the
late Prof Rogers will take place Friday at 2 p.
M in Huntington Hall, Institute of Tech
nology. Memorial addresses will be delivered
by Rev. S. X. Lothrop and Mr.. Theodore Ly-
man, and. Rev. DIR. George e. Ellis will con-
duct the religious exercises There will be
delegations present from many scientific So
cieties.
Mysterious Cattle Disease at Holliston.
HoLLIsToN Mass, June 1. At Braggville is
herd of sixty-fve yearlings. Ten days since
one came from Brighton, and last Friday it
died under the following symptoms: After an
illness of only two hours from apparent health
fulness, convulsiVe movement and trembling,
followed by turning in circle, frothing at the
mouth and rush for water, where they re-
main until death. Since then four others have
died in similar manner. This morning the
Selectmen and the Board of Health visited the
premises, ordered the herd to be isolated and
all dead ANIMALS buried. Parties in Milford
owning stock have removed them, and should
the disease prove to be contagious the result
may be serious. No more cattle are now sick
no autopsy of the dead animals was had, but
there will be one ordered should any more die.
In the absence of more positive knowledge the
disease is now pronounced cerebro-spinal. One
owner has removed the hide from his yearling,
but he was forbidden making any use of the
same. Other developments are awaited with
interest.
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FOREIGN.
The Turmoil in Egypt.

LONDON, June 1.-The Posts dispatch from
Constantinoble says that the army department
exhibits no unusual activity, but that the
naval arsenal is busy fitting out iron-clads.
The Times in its leading article this morning,
says: Yesterday the French Cabinet propos-
ed, and England agreed, to recommend that
the powers and Turkey hold conference at
Constantinople to settle the Egyptian question
on the basis of the status quo, namely The
maintenance of the sovereignty of the Sultan; I;
the position of the Khedive; the liberties of
the Egyptians as guaranteed by firmanS; the
prudent developement of their institutions and
the observance of international agreements"
A dispatch from Constantinople says the rep
resentatives of Germany, Austria, Italy and
Russia went on Wednesday to the Porte and
supported the cemarche made by the English
and French Ambassadors, advising Turkey to
support the XII edive, and to summon the
disturbers of order in Egypt to Constantine
pie.
A dispatch to the Standard from Alexandria
states that the publication of this information
Pasha cannot long withstand the pressure of
the Powers.
The Outrages in Ireland.
Mr.. Forwood, late Mayor of Liverpool, writes
to the Times that his experience during the re-
cent Fenian activity convinces him thatsthe
outrages in Ireland are perpetrated by the hire
lings of small knot of Fenians in America.
IO suppress tuoSe, no says, American CO-Op6ra-
tion is indispensable. This can only be secur-
ed by showing that the American conspirators
are a distinct organization from the Irish Ma
tionalists, and can be dealt with without inter-
fering with the Irish vote. England has a right
to ask America to strangle Fenianism in the
place of its birth.
A Great Real Estate Transaction in
Canada.
TORONTO, June 1.-The rumor that the Cana
dian Pacific Railway syndicate has sold five
million acres in the Northwest with a half in
terest in all its town and village sites, to a
subordinate syndicate, has been confirmed. The
price is said to be three dollars per acre.
Twenty Persons Burnt to Death in
weden.
STOCKHOLM, j nne 1.-The poor house in the
town of Oesthammer has been burned. Twenty
persons were burned to death.
Proceedings in the Commons.
In the Commons this afternoon Sir Charles
Dyke, under-Foreign Secretary said the gov
ernment, ON suggestion of France, had agreed
to invite other powers to a conference for the
settlement of the Egyptian question on basis OF
st0tus 0alo. The government had already pre-
nosed tosDeFreycinet to take the powers into
their confidence. 1t might be expected tha4
the conference would cause delay, but the gov
ernment believed, on the contrary, that it
would expediate settlement. 1t had suggest
ed to the Sultan that it was desirable that the
Turkish flag be displayed in Egyptian waters
and that Turkish commissioners be conveyed
to Egypt, Hereunder, Admiral Semour, he
said had beer instructed to take steps to pro-
tect the SaeZ canal. Papers on the subject
would be presented Immediately.
Gladstone said he did not apprehend any i'm
mediate necessity for landing troops.
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WASHINGTON.
The Star Route Cases.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The Star route cases
came up today before Judge Wylie. After a
motin by Ingersoll to quash the indictments on
the ground of incompetency of the grand jury
had been overruled by Judge Wylie, the seec-
tion of Jurors was proceeded with and accom-
plished. Some discussion ensued as to the
number of peremptory challenges to be allowed
the defence, the prosecution contending that
they should be sconfined to four such chal-
lenges, and the defence claiming the right to
challenge four jurors for every defendant
Hallett Kilbourn's Suit.
In the suit of Hallett Kilbourne VS. John g.
THOMPSON ex-sergeant-at-arms of the House
of Representatives. the attorneys for the de-
fendant yesterday filed an answer to the plain
tiff's amended declaration claiming .S5o000O
damages. The defendant denies the force, in
jury and trespass alleged in the amended dec
laration In regard to the damages sought to
be recovered defendant joins issue and
claims that the plaintiff ought not to recover
because the expenses did not accrue to him
within one year next before the filing OF the
amended declaration. Further reasons are also
urged why Kilbourn should not recover dam
ages.
A New Railway Enterprise.
A party of gentlemen who are interested 10
building railroad through the coal and iron
regions of West Virginia left for there this
morning. Among them are Mr.. Blaine. Sena-
tor Miller, ex-senator Chaffee of Colorado and
ex-Congressman Elkins.
Guiteau's Case.
Charles H. Reed, counsel for Guiteau ap-
peared in the court in banc this morning and
asked when the court would adjourn. In view
of motion which he proposed to make in the
Guiteau case the court intimated that it would
probably adjourn next Monday. Reed declin-
ed to make known the nature OF the motion he
proposes to offer.
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The Missouri Greenbackers.

ST. LOUIS, June LIN the Greenbackers'
Convention at Moberly yesterday afternoon, a
platform was adopted which reaffirms the Chi
cago platform of 1880, indorses the action of
the National Executive Committee at St.Louis
epitomizes the address adopted by that commit
tee, and reiterates the principles of the party
as usually formulated by Greenback Conven-
tions. 1t also condemns option contracts, and
calls for the criminal prosecution OF all persons
dealing in them, denounces the action of the
Legislature in redistricting the State, solely in
the interest of the Democratic party, as an at
tempt to disfranchse 10000 voters, and as a
crime against suffrage which should be rebuk-
ed at the polls at the next election. The fol-
lowing ticket was nominated: Judge of the Su-
the Seventh District in Congress; Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction, E. r. Booth; Rail-
way Commissioner, III. M. Richie.
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EGYPTs SENSATION.
A Holy War in Progress in the Soudan-
Five Towns Captured and Many Persons
Maasacrad

Five Towns Captured and Many Persons
Massacred.
NEW YORK, June IA Constantinople dis
patch dated today says: Very alarming and
sensational news arrived from Dongola in
Egyptian Soudan. The prophet who is known
to be at the head of the formidable insurrec-
tion religious war that has been going on in
Soudan for some months was reported short
time ago to have been slain and his followers
dispersed, but it is now reported that this news
was untrue. The prophet is not only alive,
but he has placed himself at the head of a
large army and has carried forward an extern
sive and victorious campaign. He has captur-
ed the town of Dongola, Taxa, Kondofan, Oar
foer and Senaar. In the latter place he massa-
cred 100 persons and forced all the European
inhabitants of the town to abjure Christianity
and to become Mohammedans on pain of death.
The insurrecton is spreading and the prophet
is receiving further accessons to his already
large army from Soudan proper, vast region
lying west of Egyptian Soudan. The object of
the insurrection is to throw off the yoke of the
Sultan as the head of the Mohammedan
Church and to assert the indepence of the
Faithful. The news causes CONSERVATION in
in the Councils of the Sultan, who is already
greatly embarrassed by the complications of
affairs in Egypt
CAIRO, June LIN all garrison towns ex-
cepting Cairo and Alexandria, soldiers are un-
checked and plnndering the shops.
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THE COMING HARVEST.
Highly Encouraging Reports from tn
Wnot

Highly Encouraging Reports from the
West.
KEoKUK, Ia, June Crop reports from all
parts OF Iowa, Northeast Missouri, Eastern Il
linois, Eastern Nebraska and Kansas, show that
the crop prospect is much brighter than had
been expected, Notwithstanding the wet wealth
er Small grains promise an excellent yield
with increased acreage for oats, corn an aver
age acreage already planted, with promise of
an increase if the weather holds good. The fruit
crop in Iowa and Nebraska is less than usual
but in Missouri and Kansas the prospects are
unusually good.
The Army Worm in Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 1.-The farmers from
she territory in the vicinity of this city report
the destruction of the growing grain by the
army worm, which has appeared during the
week. Very near one inch of the grain has
fallen during to-day.
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Box 81 was struck about ITO this morning,
through the solicitation of an excited individ-
ual who declared a store was all ablaze at the
foot of South street. No fire, however could
be found.
AS Mr.. Samuel Thurston jumped from
steamer No. last night the pole of No. 4,
which was close upon No. 1, struck him in the
back. injuring him to such an extent he had to
be assisted home.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

A Horse Thief Arrested
PORTSMOUTH, June IA man giving the
name of Frank Weymouth, who has been stop
ping at hotel in this city two days, was ar
rested by the City Marshal as answering the
description of a party reported from Lawrence,
Mass, May 10, hiring team under the name
of Frank Hill, and from Marblehead May 81,
another team, under the name of Frank Winn,
neither of which he returned. He confessed
both transactions and says he realized $3.50 for
the two. Fifty-two dollars in cash, six watch
chains and some plated knives were found on
his person. He is probably an experienced
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NEW YORK.
The Hinnan-Hare Libel suit.

NEW YORK, June LIN the suit recently
brought by Rev. Samuel d. Hinman against
Bishop William III. Hare for libel claiming
$25, 900 damage, and which resulted in YER
dict of $15, 900, the defendants counsel moved
for new trial on the ground that the verdict
was excessive and not in accordance with the
evidence. Judge Van Voorst today in the su-
preme court gave decision pending the mo-
tion
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Ceremonies at the Naval Academy.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 1. The official re-
ception of the Board of Visitors of the Naval
Academy took place at 10 o'clock to-day: II
outside ceremonies had to be dispensed with
on account of rain except a salute by the
United States ship Santee. The visitors were
introduced to the officers of the Academy in
the library, and then proceeded to inspect the
various departments under the charge of the
officers of the Academy
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Puhlic Debf stntement.

WASHINGTON June 1.-The public debt state
ment issued Today shows the decrease in the public
during the month of May 1882, to be sI0,-
375, 5,44l.19; cash in the Treasury, S242, ,1o3,-
1858 90; gold certificates outs landing So,ooo,420;
Gates S476 55O legal tenders S346, ,eS1 O16; frac-
tional currency 81 049, ,503.77; cash balance avail
able 441 S76.S9
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A Mining Disaster-Six Mems Lives il
Danger.

VIRGINIA CITY, June Yesterday morning
the pump column in the Alta mine broke, and
soon after the bulkhead in the east drift gave
way, letting in heavy rush of water. Six men
working in the west end were cut off. The west
end is higher than the section and the men
are still alive. Pumps are running to clear the
shaft of water, and strong hopes are entertain
ed that the men will be saved. Air is being
forced down to the men by means of pipes.
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a Murderer Arrested.

PROVIDENCE, p l., June 1. Henry Bush,
who killed Mrs. Isabella Halle last night at
the Lindsay tavern on the line between Paw
tucket and Lincoln was arrested in this city
to-day and arraigned in the District Court.
He pleaded guilty and was committed to await
the action of the grand jury.
The public debt was decreased S10,375, Al
during April.
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Receivss OF lraasne Central.

PORTLAND May 81.
Fer Portland, cara 2S miscellaneous merchandise; /;
for connecting roads 66 cars miscellaneous mez
eisndiss
Miscellaneous merchandise received by the Port
land g. Ogdensburg Railroad, "a cars.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE
MAINE

Commencement at Castine.
CAsTINE, June 1.-The graduation exercises
at the Eastern State Normal School took place
today with this programme:
Salutatory-John K. Dunton, Searsmont.
History-Mabel Simmons, Stockton.
Poem-Adella NJ Greery, So. Thomaston.
Prophecy-William A. Brady, Enfield.
Valedictory-Sidney F. Hodge, North Dix
mont
The attendance upon the exercises was slim
on account Of the weather.
Fire in North Whiteheld.
GARDINER, June IA fire in North White
field, caused by defective fue, entirely de-
stroyed the house and two barns owned by
Thomas Campbell. Loss $4,000; insured for
S120O in the Etna Insurance Company.
A Chase for Criminal.
RocKLAND, June 1.-Charles Gray, who
committed murderous assault upon James
McCorrison, Friday night, at house of i'll
fame in this city, escaped Saturday morning in
company with William Ford of Woodstock, N.
B. Deputy Sheriff Davis of Vinalhaven traced
them to Merchants Island, where he arrested
Ford on Tuesday. Gray escaped through the
woods and was set across to Isle au Haute,
where he purchased boat and was heard of
yesterday, being at Long Cove, near Searsport.
Ford is supposed to be connected with the as
sault on McCorrison The latter is improving
and is supposed to be out of danger.
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John r. Eldridge, one of the Oldest and
wealtbiest citizens of Hartford, Conn, was
found dead in bed yesterday The cause was
probably heart disease. He formerly. was ,,i ior
many years president of the Connecticut Fire
Insurance Company of that city.
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lBy TeIegraph.)
NEW YORK. June 1-Evening. Money from 3 70
to 21s; closed 2@3. Exchange is steady at 4S6s4
for long and 4891s for short. Governments irregu-
lar Railroad bonds moderately active and general
ly higher.
me transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregst-
ed 215.00O shares.
The following are o-day's closing quotations Of
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FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 2.
METEOROLOGICAL

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTy-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. c., 7
June 2, l A. M.
For New England,
Fair weather, westerly to southerly winds, ris-
ing followed by falling barometer and slight
changes in the temperature.
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ssresEs Beef sEarket.
Grs i'm Market.

PORTLAND, June 1.
This following quotations OF Grain wore received
By telegraph from Chicago TO-DAY by S. Fl Larmins
& Co. lb1 Commercial etreet, Portland.
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bv IelegTaph.l
,,yesPool June liz. 80 r. Motion market
in fair demand and freely met; Uplands 64sd; Or
leans 1S-led; sales $4,000 balesi speculation and
export 1000.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL



THERE'S little change to report today and the mark
cts were generally quiet account of the unfayor
abls weather. Sugar is quoted at 9Tsc for granu-
lated and 9ssc for Extra G. Fresh Beef continues
strong here and we note further advance in quo
tations. At Chicago the Cattle market closed very
firm and fat cattle were scarce and from 10 to 25c
higher than yesterdays rates; exports are quoted
at 8 e5@S 80; good to choice shipping at z COG
8 40; common to fair at 65@7 25;through Texans
were lower; poor to fair at 5o94 25. Hogs and
sheep are weak. The primary market for Wheat,
Corn and Oats show decided improvement. There
were 10 fishing arrivals reported at Gloucester this
morning.
Grain, Provisions. &c.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Failing

That is what a great
many people are doing.
They don't know just what
is the matter, but they have
a combination of pains and
aches, and each month they
grow worse.
The only sure remedy
yet found is Browns IRON
BITTERs, and this by rapid
and thorough assimilation
with the blood purihes and
enriches it, and rich, strong
blood flowing to every part
of the system repairs the
wasted tissues, drives out
disease and gives health and
strength.
This is why BKowN's
IRON BITTERs will cure
kidney and liver diseases,
consumption, rheumatism,
neuralgia, dyspepsia, mala-
ria, intermittent fevers, &c.
ao3 S. Paca ST., Baltimore.
Nov. %, 1881.
was a great sufferer from
Dyspepsia, and for several
weeks could eat nothing and
was growing weaker every
day. I tried Browns Iron
Bitters, and am happy to say
now have good appetite,
and am getting stronger.
Jos. McCAwLEY.
Browns IRON BITTERs
is not a drink and does not
contain whiskey. It is the
only preparation Of Iron
that causes no injurious eff
fects. Get the genuine.
Don't be imposed on with
limitations.
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TIE GRAIN TRADE.

STATISTICS OF the Business the Last Two
Years.
NEW YORK, June 1.-The annual report of
the Produce Exchange issued today will show
receipts of grain, including flour at its equiva-
lent in grain as follows:
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stock Rnarket.

The following quotations Of sto0ks are received
and corrected daily By Woodbury. q Moulton (mem-
bers OF the Boston Stock Exchange) corner Of Mid
die and Exchange ssrees:
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Three separate attempts were made Wednes-
day night by incendiaries to burn the city OF
Joliet.