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Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-12

SNAKEs.-Mr. J. G. McCune, living
near town, went out hunting the other
day, and after having hunted some
time without finding anything, sat
down on a log to enjoy "sociable
smoke" While thus sitting his atten-
tion was attracted by a rustling in the
leaves behind him, and on turning
round he saw a large black snake, APP
parently preparing for battle. He
shot the snake, and when he went to
examine it, he discovered, to his
amazement, two others lying near it,
which were also quickly dispatched.
The first one killed measured four feet
two inches and the others a little over
over two feet.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-12

No farmer or owner of a place should
pass by eaterpillars nest, whether
on fruit tree or forest tree. Destroy
it at once with it its entire brood Of
caterpillars, or it will destroy the trees
and the fruit while the brood will null
tiply q thousand-fold.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-12

The wheat bins of the mighty West
are just bursting with wheat this har-
vest. Never was such harvest gath
cred. We hear of large crops which
average thirty, forty, and even as high
as ffty-one bushels to the acre And
Indiana is the banner State of them
all, producing more wheat in proper
ton to her area than any State in the
Union, her crop giving her credit in
the market for fifty millions of bush
els of wheat this year. Let the fight
ing in Europe go on. Uncle Sam will
take the contract for feeding all the
armies that ara now. or that may be
hereafter in the field. The old man
can play that hand all alone, you bet.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-12

The latest scheme in the church fes-
tiyal line is called the weight social. "
The names of the ladies are all placed
in envelopes. Each gentleman draws
one and is expected to take the lady
whose name he has drawn to supper,
and must pay for the supper one cent
for every pound of the lady's weight,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-12

Halvest-home celebrations and pic
MICS are now in order.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-12

TRIP THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS
1t was our good fortune last week to
take delightful trip over the noun
tains through the picturesque country
of Star Tannery, Wardensville and
Capon Springs. We made our ar
rangements to visit our esteemed friend
Mr.. c., at Star Tannery, whose
pretty residence is situated en- COM
handing eminence near small but
beautiful mountain which suggests for
itself the name of "Silver Ridge. =
From under this ridge flows spring
as clear as crystal, and containing me-
dicinal virtues which are incident tc
many of our mountain streams. We
spent a night of unalloyed pleasure
with our host and his very interesting
family. His daughters being skillful
performers on the piano, their excel
lent music contributed largely to the
enjoyments of the evening. After
leaving our kind friends next day, ou1
business called us in the vicinity Of
Wardensville. After rather tire
some ride in that direction, losing our
way mary times, we arrived on the
summit of the mountain, when unex-
pectedly there appeared before our
vision beautiful and level valley ex
tending for miles in all directions
which is watered by we'll known
stream called Capon river. While
gazing upon the beauties of the land
scape mirrored before us, we thought
of the pleasure a tourist derives after
leaving the dusty city and retiring tc
the secluded retreat at Capon Springs
which was but short distance from us
The water of Capon is famed for its
curative properties, and pure and in
MIGRATING as any found in Virginia.
After transacting our business we re-
turned home, enjoying our pleasant
ride and delighted with the many in
cidents that occurred during ou1
mountain visit.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-12

Sweet potatoes are making their APP
pearance-
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
Death of Dante Rossetti.


Gable dispatches tell of the death of Dante
Gabriel Rossetti, painter and poet, best known
to American readers as the author of "The
Blessed Damozel," and of Jenny
Lazy, laughing, languid Jenny,
Fond Of a kiss and fond of guinea"
He was the son of Gabriel Rossetti, famous
Italian scholar and expounder Of Dante's "Di-
vine Comedy" who on account of his political
views was obliged to fee from his native coun-
try to England. His learning gained him the pc
sition of Professor of italian at Kings College,
London. Dante Gabriel, his eldest son, was
born in England in 1928. Two of his other
children have also become famous-William
NJ, the poet and critic, and Christina, whose
verses have lately been republished in this
country Dante early wrote lyric verses Of con-
siderable merit and painted fanciful sketches
in water color. At the age of twenty-one he
exhibited a picture called "The Girlhood Of the
Virgin, (which was one of the gems Of the Pre-
Raphaelite School of Art. In the same year
Millaiss Isabella" and Holman Hunts
"Rienzi" were exhibited. Ever since that
time he has fought against the conventional in
both art and poetry. Ruskin said Of him: He
was the first asserter In painting OF the great
distinctive principle that things should be
painted as they probably did look and happen.
and not as by rules of art developed under
Raphael. Correggio, and Michael Angelo they
might be supposed, gracefully deliciously, or
to have happened" True to his
he became the champion of William
Blake, poet and eDgraver, and introduced Walt
Whitman to an English audience in an expur-
gated edition. To the Liverpool Academy in
1856, he sent three notable water-colors-"The
Wedding OF St. George" "Dante's Dream on
the Death OF Beatrice and "a Christmas Car
ol.'' Among his first published works In liter
ature was translation of the Vita Nuova"
and selections from the early Italian poets. A
revised edition was issued in 1874, called
Dante and his Circle" He contributed a
chapter to Gilchrists Life of William Blake
n 1868. In 1870 small volume of poems was
published under his name, which won him q
high place in the mystic school of writers
which incl udes Swinburne, Morris, and, at
ong distance, Oscar Wilde. This volume con-
aims more than hundred sonnets, lyrics and
ballads. Chief among them are THE Blessed
Damozel,'' "Sister Helen," and the white
Sheep" An enlarged edition of his poems
vas recently issued.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
HURLED INTO ETERNITY.
Seven Persons Instantly Killed by
q Boiler Explosion.
OTHERS SUPPOSED TO BE UNDER
THE RUINS.

BALTIMORE, April 13.--A large boiler in the
building on Pratt street, next to the corner Oh
Fremont, exploded this afternoon with ter
rible loss of life. The immediate part of the
building where the explosion occurred is oc-
cuped by A. H. Sihley & Co. as a chop
and feed mill and the floor above and the
first floor adjoining on King street by Miller q
Coleman as sash and door factory. The
machinery bad been idle Tor some time Tor
repairs, and fire had just been started to re-
sumo work when the explosion occurred. A
portion of the boiler was propelled northWard,
entirely demolishing two twc-story brick
dwelling houses on King street, and throwing
down the side wall of rear wall
building adjoining. At the time OF the ex-
plosion John Addison, engineer; Harrison
Waters (colored) fireman; Andrew Cooper,
machinist, and Frank Kraning, boy OF 10,
were in the engine room. All were killed. In
the house 173 King street, George Pentz,
aged 10, was killed, and Ida Rosenburg had
one of her legs broken. Ellen Rawlings,
eolored servant woman, was severely hurt by
the walls falling upon her In No. III King
street Grace Gray, aged 20, was killed. In
the yard adjoining the factory, Abraham Hep
bron (colored) was struck by flying missile
and his skull fractured. James Roden, aged
IS, had his skull fractured Edward Callahan
had leg broken. Mrs. Margeret Kauf,
living at 454 Pratt street, adjoining the factory
was standing at her washtub in her Kitchen,
when she was struck by the flying bricks and
killed. G.. w. Gates, at work in granite
yard a square distant. was struck in the face
BY brick, and severely hurt. Edward Kelley,
one fthe employees in the building, had leg
broken, and several others were less seriously
hurt. The building and machinery and
dwelling houses are owned by Richard Crom-
we'll, Jr. Several bodies are supposed to be
still under the ruins, including those OF the
engineer, fireman and the boy Kraning. Fire
men are at work to recover them. The dam
age to property and machinery is estimated at
about $4,000. There was similar explosion in
the same building u years ago, when five per-
sons lost their lives.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
WASHINGTON.

Cleaning Up at the White House.
Twenty-four wagon loads of furniture and
other household articles we're taken from the
White House and sold at public auction to-
day and brought unusually high prices. This
was the first sale of cast off articles from the
White House since President Buchanans ad-
ministration. The sales aggregated $6OOO
Republican Caucus.
A caucus OF Republican representatives was
held tonight. Speeches were made on various
subjects among which were the tariff commits
sion bill and contested election cases. Resolu-
tions were adopted providing for prompt ac-
ton in all important matters which are pend
ing.
Capt. Howgate Escapes from Custody.
Capt Howgate, who has been in jail for sew
eral months, awaiting trial for stealing large
amount of the governments money, escaped
from custody this afternoon, while visiting his
family at his house in this city. All that can
be said is that the police are completely. at
fault fault as 10 his whereabouts. Meanwhile
the staries are abundant. One that receives a
good share of acceptance is that Howgate es-
capped by water, going down the river in a tug
waiting to receive him.
Miscellaneous.
The House election committee to-day voted
to report in favor of Horatio Bibee, Jr., as en-
titled to seat in the House, from the second
district of Florida, and that j. B. Finlay was
not elected.
The President has signed the commissions of
Wm E. Chandler to be Secretary of the Navy,
VIM H Hunt TO be Minister to Russia, and
Sterling P. Rounds to be public printer.
The Secretary of War has directed that ZOO
600 additional ratiors be issued to the commis-
sioners at New Orleans for the sufferers by the
flood in Louisiana.
The President and Secretary of War and
their party returned this morning from visit
of inspection of the National Soldiers Home
at Hampton, Virginia.
The Senate to-day confirmed the nomination
of A. B. Underwood as surveyor, and Daniel
Hall as naval officer at Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
DRAWING THE LINE.
Important Letter Concerning the Duties
of Po5tmasters.

Important Letter Concerning the Duties
of Po5tmasters.
: WASHINGTON, D. c., April 13--Frst Assist
ant Postmaster General Hatton has addressed
an important letter to the postmaster at Mar
blehead, Mass, in reply to communication
from the latter. In his communication the
postmaster assumes that he is, under the de-
cision given by First Assistant Postmaster
General Hatton in his recent letter to the post
master at Cincinnati, relieved OF the prohibi-
tion against his accepting another office while
he holds the position of postmaster. The first
assistant postmaster general, in his letter. says:
sThe President expressed excepted from the
order postmasters whose salaries are under
$1,000, though they are appointed by the head
of department. The order applies to you as
an officer 1t does not apply to clerk in the
Cincinnati post office, who is subordinate,
not being nominated by the President and con-
frmed by the Senate, nor appoited by the head
of the department., but employed by the post
master at his pleasure without consultation
with or direction from the department. Such
a subordinate, at the discretion Of the post
master who employed him, may hold the office
of alderman, provided the attention required
by such position does not interfere with the
regular and official discharge of his duties in
the postal service. This was the principle con-
trolling in the letter to the postmaster at Gin
cinnati. It is the rule that excludes you, an
the board of selectmen Of Marblehead. The
principle has recognition in many OF the State
constitutions which in express terms, exclude
from holding the offices of representatives or
senators in the State legislatures persons hold
ing office under the government of the United
States. All such persons are also Intended to
be included within the prohibition of the exec
utive Order'
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
Maine Electic Medical College.

The Journal says:-The trustees Of the Maine
Eectc Medical College held their annual
meeting at the Aldermen's room, City Build
ing, in Lewiston, Wednesday morning. The
meeting opened at 10 a. m, President Little iuF
the chair. The following members of the
board were present. FL. G. Little, Thomas
Littlfeld, j K. Blanchard, ]. H. Day, j. W.
Perkins, S. York, of this city, J. M. Buzzell,
and VIM. G. Davis of Portland. Two men,
bers of the board, viz, Charles Morrill, and N.
W. Dutton, sent in their designations, and S.
W. Cook and Enoch Perkins were elected to
fill their places President Little was reelected
by acclamation. j. A. Rochette, @. M, n.
D., was elected to fill the chair Of Physiology.
S. B. Sprague was elected to fill the chair Of
Materia Medica. The Dean made report Of
the business affairs OF the college, which were,
under the circumstances very favorable, the
course of lectures being carried through with
out incurring debts. j. w. Perkins, Esq, Of
fered the following resolution which was pass
ed:-s'Resolved, that we the trustees OF the
Eclectic Medical College of Maine, do appre-
ciate the work done by the Faculty OF our col
lege the past term, and congratulate ourselves
on the success of the college, and the fiatter-
ing prospect before us, and we do pledge our
hearty support in its work." After the ap-
pointment of several committees, and remarks
from the President, j. NJ Buzzell, j. w. Per-
kins and Messrs. Littlefeld, Swan and Davis,
the meeting was adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
MAINE.
TEE PEAsE MURDER TRIAL.
The Murderer Sentenced to Imprison-
ment for Life.

r.
TEE PEASE MURDER TRIAL.
The Murderer Sentenced to Imprison-
ment for Life.
BosToN, April 13.-When the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court opened this morning Attorney
General Marston moved for the sentence OF
Frank c. Pease, who was convicted on
Wednesday night Of murder in the second de-
gree. Mr. III. e. Fales, counsel for Pease,
said that they had decided to waive an excep-
ton to the exclusion of certain evidence bear
ing on the question of insanity, and would Of
fer no objection to the passing of sentence.
The Chief Justice then quired of Pease If he
had anything to say, whereupon Pease made
a statement in which he complained of the
way TIE case had been tried IT he had been
nut upon the stand, he said, he could have ex-
planned to the satisfaction of the jury several
matters which were left in doubt. and he
could also have contradicted some of the gov
ernment witnesses on material points. He de-
sired. therefore, new trial when he could
have the opportunity to testify. Chief Justice
Morton informed Pease that he had been well
defended by able counsel who had not seen
ft to allow him to testify, and it was too late
for him to complain about it. The clerk, by
direction of the court. then passed a life sem
tence upon Peasa, which is to BE- served In the
State prison.
Sudden Death of Biddeford Lady.
DOVER, N H.. April 13.-Mrs. Dr.. Horace
Bacon. wife of prominent physician in Bid
deford, Me-, was found dead in her bed this
morning at the residence of her son, Charles
e. Bacon OF this city, whom she was visiting
She retired last night in apparent good health
Her son and wife are with the New Hampshire
Club excursionists, and the sad news was
conveyed to them tonight by Senator Rollins
nv whom they were to be entertained on theil
arrival in Washington this evening.
Fire in Biddeford
B1DDEToRD, April 13.-House in Shaw's
Court, owned by Jordan & Bryant, was dam
aged to the amount of $500 by fire last night
Insured.
Died in His Chair.
GARDINER, April 14.-George King, high
ly respected resident of North Whitefeld, diet
suddenly Thursday night while sitting in his
chair. He was IA years of age. Cause, hear
disease.
Injured While Loading Ice.
BATH, April 14.-While Dea. Ezra William
of Georgetown was standing upon stacl
of ice which was being shipped yesterda.
some person let loose the binder, precipitatinl
him to the ground and three cakes upon hin
receiving probably fatal injuries though b,
was conscious this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
omliferuia na,auag s.ocns.
gloucester Fish Market.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING April l3.

Our quotations are wholesale prices for fare lots
and jobbing lots command an advance ON our hg-
ures.
Georges Codhsh--We notice sales at S51@ and
S4a ID qtl With some lots of prime qualify held at
S5N @siM y qtl for large and medium; New
Bank S514 for large and $4A for medium; Old
Bank at S5 for large and 5 for medium. Shore Cod
fish, picked cured, nominaiy, s51s for large and
S41z for medium.
market: We quote Pollock S2s4 v qtli English do
S314 @$31s.
Boneiess and prepared fish 41zG51se p ID for
Hake and Cusk to 61z@8 for best Goldfish. Smoked
Halibut out of the market. Smoked Salmon at 1Sc;
scaled Herring 19c ~ box; No at Ice: tueks lac.
Bloaters Soc u hundred.
Mackerel-Market nominally at $40 for Is, si2
for %
Herring-we quote Eastern round 1914 Dbl;
split do S33z choice Nova Scotia split at 80; Or
dinary do Sh; Labrador S61s
Fresh Halibut-None offering; last sales at 13 and
&c ~ fb for white and gray.
= Trout sl4 y Dbl; Swordfish at s697; Goldfish at
IS. Haddock at $31a, Halibut Heads S31s, Hall
but Fins 50 bbl, Fins and Napes at s47a, Tongues
1914; Halifax Salmon s22 for No Is; $40 for IS;
California do at SIS; Shad $40.
gle do 40c. =. a. -canae 40 as SIC; SIC;
Fish Skins Sl6; Livers S0c y bucket.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
METEOROLOGICAL.


INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENrY-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR Dept OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
April Is, / A. NJ.
For New Eng land,
Fair weather, northerly winds, stationary or
higher barometer, stationery temperature.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
Light winds are reported from the east in
the Gulf States. Partly cloudy weather pre-
walls in the lower lake region and New Eng
land States. In the other districts generally
fair weather prevails. The temperature has
remained nearly stationary in all the districts,
In the lake region and New England the
winds are mostly northerly.
Fair weather is indicated for the New Eng.
land and Middle Atlantic States to-day and
tomorrow,
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
MARINE NEWS.

Bath Built Ship Given Up for Lost-A
Crew of Sixteen.
NEW YORK, April 1.-The. ship Transit, from
Liverpool Sept. 22d, for New York, was spoken
Oct. 9th, In latitude 81, longitude 80 and has
not been heard from since. Her owners, Dun
ham & Co., New York, give her up for lost.
She was built at Bath, Me- The vessel and
cargo were valued at $4,000. Capt 7. Hagen
Of Vineyard Haven, comma ,ded her, and she
had.s crew Of sixteen.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
FOREIGN.
Russia's Secretary OF State.

Russia's Secretary OF State.
ST.. PETERSBURG. April IA ukase has
been issued appointing Baron Jouvini Secreta-
ry of State
English Publishers Enterprise.
LONDON, April 14--F. Warne & Co. have
published the Stoddard memoir of Longfelow
in which are narrated the principal events in
the poets life.
The Czar's Coronation-The Cost Esti-
mated at 100000 RoUbles
ST. PETERSBURG, Arril 12.-The minister OF
the imperial household announces that the
coronation of the Czar will take place in
August at Mascow. The festivities will last
fortnight and it is estimated that the ex penses
will amount to 10 900 600 roubles.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
MINOR TELEaRAMs.

The business failures for the past seven days
throughout the country are 122; the Eastern
States %.
The whites and Indians in the Indian terri
tory are opposed to the San Francisco railroad
running through their land and two brakemen
have been shot. No attempt has been made to
arrest the murderers.
Great alarm prevails in Lawrence, Mass,
over the prevalence of small pox. There are
now six cases at the pest house.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


Portland Daily Wholesale Markcs.
PORTLAND. April IA.
There is good business in Breadstuffs and Pro-
visions and the markets continue strong. In Grain,
Corn Gear lots has advanced to 92c for old and Gig
92e nazrsbae, sA. "a NJ ..ss
at o5c. Meal has advanced to SOC. Sugar is firm at
- .v.s. =, us prauuss
in small lots Flour is advancing Fresh Beef is ac-
tive at the rise. Cattle are very strong at
Chicago and good stock is higher than ever. and
sheep brought higher prices than at any time this
season. Maple Sugar is in fair supply and selling
at 13015c % tb for cakes and 10@11c for tubs.
Bermuda Onions 1898 10.
rne following are to-day's quotations OF Flour.
Grain, Provisions. SO.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
Mansfield, Ohio, Nov. a6, 1881.

Mansfield, Ohio, Nov. a6, 1881.
Gentlemen II have suffered with
pam in my side and back, and great
Soreness on my breast, with shoot
ing pains all through. my body, at
tended with great weaknesssdepres-
sion Of spirits, and loss Of appe-
tite. / have taken several different
medicines, andwas treated by prom
inent physicians for my liver, kid
neys, and spleen, but got no relief.
/ thought / would try Browns Iron
Bitters; have now taken one bottle
and a half and am about well-pain
in side and back all gone-soreness
all out of my breast, and l have a
good appetite, and am gaining in
strength and flesh. 1tcan justly be
called the king-gf medicines.
John K, ALLENpER,
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15

POINT.a PITRE. Bark Dominiqne-S747 shocks
and heads, 54 casks, 152 prs heads, 2b,oS2 feet
0yHl yMOSTEvIDEo. Bark Moselle-413. .722 IT lum-
har
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
Havana Market.

(By Telcgrsph.)
HAVANA. April 14.-Sugar market hrm.
Spanish gold .70G1.70M. c.. .,o
Exchange tending upward. on United states oV
days gold at 51sa6 prem; short sight DO o1a'
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
ALLEGED cRooKEDNEss.
Free Passes as an Aid in Railroad Legis-
lation.

dS5c5 IAIQ E0ttIIfOdQ
lation.
BosroN, April 4.-During the debate in the
House to-day, on the question of reconsidering
the vote referring to the next legislature
bill authorizing the Boston & Maine railroad
to maintain elevated tracks between Boston
and Somerville, Mr.. Allen of Lynn stated
member of the House had been approached by
a representative of that road, and offered
pass for year If he would vote for the bill; or
II he would not SO vote, if he would stay away
until after the vote on reconsideration had
been taken. An order was adopted, providing
for committee to investigate the charges.
Reconsideration was then refused,
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
Grain Market.

PoRTLANs, April IA.
The following quotations of Grain were received
bv telegraph from Chicago to-day by S. H. Larmnie
& Co., l57 Commercial street, Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15
u.,.,,,. .s ry.tue CentrnI,
DAILY Demossic Receipts.

PORTLAND, April 10.
Fer Portland, ears 46 miscellaneous merchandise
for connecting roads 90 cars miscellaneous NOR
chaudise
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15

By Telegraph.l
LlvERPooL, April IA 4.i2s0 M:-Oosson sos naslSss
1900 bales; speculation sud export Sooo future
safisY,
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-15

Browns IRON BITTERs is
composed of Iron in soluble
form; Cinchona the great
tonic, together with other
standard remedies, making
a remarkable non-alcoholic
tonic, which will cure Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Malaria,
Weakness, and relieve all
Lung and Kidney diseases.