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National Republican., 1882-11-11
FINANCIAL.
TRAVELLERS GUIDE
CHEsAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY,
THE NEW TRUNK LINE

THE NEW TRUNK LINE
10 THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST
oy Un and afer SuNDAS OCTOBER 90 ss2 passen.
u. q z. station as follOws "s'o" from
5;I0 +. NJ. DATLY-Louisville and cinci, 81 ..,-,
solid trnin with Pullman Cars to ie Ii,.,p spsSh n
Cncnnnti and Louisville without cnHng @ rr, N ~,
Lexington 40 y. M, Cincinnati q; %, TE TTeIuE
S WIZ T goppcb p M f f9nnectng closely at these ciiies
southwest and Northwest aI,-ihIs trait e ,, w ,sst,
honsylie siN hours earlier than that OF anv
7ilO .. m daily, except sunday Mai for r., ,,,,t
LOUISVILLE anu all stations on C. & o. R'y
For Rates, Tickets 70 all points West, location f.,
ruIlnan r ~ Sars ahd run Information OF Route and
vania avenue, Washington. d. q N'' 'i' iehnsyl-
II. w. FULLER, General pssso,,o. 49,,
c. w. SMITH, General Manager. otSieiIr MSeh,;
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,ALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD
DOUBLE TRACK JANNEY COUPLER,
STEEL RAILSi iiN

THE MODEL FAST AND THE oNrvrrnyr,
BETWEEN LINE
AND THE WE \ VIA WASHINGTON
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AUCTION SALES.

Thomas Bowling,
AUCrIoNEER
GRAND AND IMPORTANT SALE
AT AUCTION
sENUINE IMPORTED TURKISH AND PER-
SIAN RUGS AND CARPETS,
Comprising
RARE AND RICH SELECTIONS
PERSIAN, AFGHANiSTAN, DAFiisTANi
oI1CHAK. GFoRDIES CIllCASsIAN. ARME-
MAN, KHoRAssAN, and MOORISH
RUGS AND CARPETS.
Also, JEpAzIENE, KELiM, and BAGDAD PoR-
' TIERES,
Bepp by far the handsoest collection OF Textiles In
design aud quality ever offered by US.
TO TAKE PLACE At MY sALESRooMs.
Southwest corner of PENNSYLVANIA avenue and Elev-
enth street.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
November Il and 10, morning aud afternoon, at IL
and O'clock.
On exhibition Friday, Saturday and Monday prior
to sale.
Every article guaranteed Genuine and Imported.
National Republican., 1882-11-11

TO TAKE PLACE AT MY sALEsRooMs.
Southwest corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Elev
enth street.
National Republican., 1882-11-11

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
November Il and 10, morning aud afternoon, at II
and o'clock.
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Uned States per cent extended ~....... lUlss bid.
United States "A per cent. registered E5S6yl2js
United States "A per cent. cUup pom. ... n2saNI3ts
United States per cent. regstered....... ll04Dl91s
United states per cent coupon. llyl4 pl9ta
United States per cent. q. L--.......... lly4Wl9'a
District OF Columbia 3.G5s ...............,... lO9
bankers EXCHANGE.
Three.dny bills....- is5s Sxy-day bills.... 4s1Is
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Being by far the handsomest collection OF Textiles In
design aud quality ever offered by u.s.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27

The races at the State Fair this afternoon
have bssn well attended for the frs, day. 1t
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
NEW YORK.



:. NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-Richard Powell,
Samuel Minner, Charles A. Chllds, Aspinwall
Fuller, Geo. A. Francis, Albert L. Chamber
lam and VIM. Fuller, composing the firm of
the American Union Express Company, have
Kendall.
IL is reported that the Rubber Comb and
Je~elry Company has failed, owing to its COM
phcations with Follett, the paper negotator.
Inc factory, however, continues In operation
IL IS stated that Richardson, Boynton q Co.
are also embarrassed from the same cause
Both concerns will probably continue business
however
Cause OF the Collision Between the Edam
and Lepanto.
From evidence thus far adduced it would an
pear that the collision between the steamshins
Edam and Lepanto, resulting in the sinking of
the former with loss of two lives, cannot be
traced to negligence of the commander of
either vessel. The ships came together in
dense fog, and the lights OF neither could be-
discovered from the deck of the other Both
wore sounding fog whistles at regular inter
walls. and the whistle of the Lepanto was
heard aboard the Edam. but not sufficiently
distinct to enable Captain TAFT to locate the
approaching vessel Acting on his best iudg-
ment he starboarded helm and the Lepants
was upon him with terrible crash before. he
realized the situation. The total loss by the
collision was 5000
An A legged Forged Telegram.
ALBANY, Sept 26-The Evening journal
this afternoon pablishes the statement that W
=. Montange acted as proxy for Judge A. p.
Smith Of the 25th district in the State conven-
tion at Saratoga last week on forged tele-
gram of authorization from Smith
Book Trade Sale in New York.
NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-The semi-annual
book trade sale took place to-day at Clinton
Hall, and was largely attended by buyers from
all over the country. The stereotype plates of
Browns Folio Bible brought $500; the Holy
Catholic Bible, $1,000; Nicholsons Encyclop1-
dia Of Architecture, $1l00; complete History
of the United st lies, 5000, aud Byron's and
Moores complete works, 5000 each. At the
book sale Abbotts Roilo books brought $125
price, Abbotts American History OF Youth
$50. and the Florence Stories $50.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
WASHINGTON.
Bond Redemption.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-The Acting Secre-
tary of the Treasury has ordered the Assistant
Treasurer at New York to redeem without re-
bate of interest Wednesday of each week until
further uotice, bonds embraced in the 116ih
and 117lh calls to an amount not exceeding
So .000, 900 each week.
The Speakers Desk Smashed by Keifer's
Heavy Blows.
The hall Of the Hsuse of Representatives 10
being put in shape for the second session of the
47th Congress. Yesterday the members desks
were being placed in position. During the last
session, extending az it did nine months, the
furniture Of the hall was badly used. The
members desks have all been scraped and re-
vanished, and will be covered with a deep
blue cloth, instead of light green, as at last ses-
SION This is more agreeable to the eye. The
Speakers and Clerks desks will also be cover
cd In the same colors, and the drapings OF the
nall Will be selected to match. The Spe aker's
desk had to be- reinforced with strong wood.
desk to pulp.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
POLITICAL.
The Oregon ssnatorship.

SALgN, sept. 26.-A ballot for United States
Senator was taken yesterday, anu resulted a.
follows: Mitchell, Al; Prin, 30; w. Carey
johnson, Is; scat ofag SO. Six democrats
voted with the Mitchell men, The second
WAS the same the first. Tae Legislature
then adjourned till today.
New York Republican State Committee.
New YORK, Sept. 2e.-The Republican
State Central Committee Is III session at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. A large crowd of Re-
publican politicians are present. including
Colonel Sperry, Private Secretary Of Secretary
Foger.
The committee have taken recess to con-
sult as TO the merits Of General Smart of
Washington county and John f. Snyth IS
candidates for Chairman. The matter is in
doubt at two o'clock. The committee is over
whelmingly Slarlwart. The absence of per
sonal friends of President Arthur is remarked
upon.
Secretary Chandler left this noon for WASH
ington.
Congressional Nominations
NILES, Mich, Sept. rs Tho democrats of
the 4th congressional district nominated Gao
b. Yspls who also has the greenback nomina-
ton.
WATERTowE, N. j., Sept 26.-Hon. Charles
Il, Skinner was today renominated for Con-
gress.
CHICAGO Sept. 26-The Republicans Of the
fourth congressional district nominated State
Senator George e. Adams today.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
LOST AND FOUND

Lost.
nN WEDNESDAY, Sept. Goth, Silk Sacque,
" between Merrill Walnut Streets ami the
Eastern Promenade The finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving 1t at No. "a Cumberland St.
ee25 d3ts
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The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27

FOREIGN.
Dillon's WithdraWal.

Dillon's Withdrawal.
LONDON, Sept. 26.-- The Times Dublin dis
patch intimates that Dillon has withdrawn
from active political life because he does noI
tall in with what he considers the milk and
water policy of his associates.
The Khedive's Reception.
CAIRO, Sept. pa grand reception was
held at Ghezireh palace to-day by the Khe-
dive, nearly a Thousand representatives of DIFF
ferent villages were present. The Khedive re-
fused to receive many implicated Pashas and
Beys VINO came to profess loyalty aad warned
ulemas and other high personages that they
would be severely punished if they reapsed in
to disoyalty. The principal British officers
with their stats were present. Gen. Wolseley
however was indisposed and unable to be pre-
sent. The ceremony of presentation TO the
general of the decoration by the Khedive did
not take place.
Egyptian Matters.
CAIRO, Sept. 26.-The review of British
troops is now fixed for Saturday next and the
Khedive and ministers will hold their first
meeting to morrow to discuss appointment
of court martial for the trial of the rebels.
ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 26-The British iron
clad Minatour will go to Aboukir to-morro Y to
reembark the troops there. She thence pro-
ceeds to Malta and Joins the channel feet
Arrests Of men suspected of having been i'm
plicated in the June massacres continue.
ABattle with Brigands.
PARIS, Sept. ga telegram from Tunis
says that near Kairwan recently band of
msrauders attacked party of 60 horsemen
belonging to French typographical expedi-
ton. The French commander was killed and
seven of his men disabled. The brigands lost
30 killed and 80 wounded.
Arrest of Salvation Army Soldiers at Cal
eutta.
CALCUTTA, Sept. 26 Three members of the
Salvation Army, who recently arrived here
have been arrested in order to prevent a riot
which was imminent. Only one of the contin-
gent which arrived here a short time ago is now
at liberty,
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
PIsCAToRIAL SCIENTISTS.
Unsuccessful Search for Tile Fish by the
o. 5. Fish Commission.

Unsuccessful Search for Tile Fish by the
o. b. Fish Commission.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, Sept. 26.-Capt Joseph
W. Collins of this city arrived bone last eve
ming from the experimental trip In smack Jo-
sic Reeves Of New York, to the edge Of the
Gulf stream in search for tile fish, in the inter
est Of the United States Fish Commission. The
smack fshed for three days over ground where
tile fish have been found in the greatest sbun-
dance fpr the past res years, making two
sets Of travis day, and covering fifty miles of
territory, without taking tile fisb. The trip,
however, resulted In the discovery of new food
fish, believed to be Of great value, specimens
Of which wero brought mp on travis from a
depth OF about 120 fathoms, in lat 400 q, long
7l0 q. he fish s,mewhat resembles sea bass,
with specific difference, the undersde being
beautifully mottled with delicate shade pink
on cream colored ground. The back il mottled
pink and reddish brown. The fish has thir-
teen spiaes in the dorsal fin, and pectoral fins
unusually largo, The specimens taken we're
from one to four pounds weight. When cook
Cd the flesh was white and delicious. Speci-
mems were sent to Washington for identiioa-
tion and name. Barnard Philips, of the
New York Times, . connosseor in fish food,
who accompanied the expedition, proueunces
It rare acquisition to the class Of food fishes.
The lobster traps set to secure bottom speci-
msus, brought up only slime, cells, mixine and
. crab. There Is no doubt this apparatus may
be made to contribute largely TO the cause OF
deep water. Prof. Baird proposes TO have
csstsr bankers to test their value in this direc-
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
TO BE HANGED
For Numbering His Benefactor-Details OF
the Deed,

For Numbering His Benefactor-Details OF
the Deed.
MONTREAL, Que, Sept. 26.-At the Sweets
burg assizes in this province yesterday, VIM.
Richards, q Welshman, WAS found guilty OF
numbering Joseph Jackson and sentenced to
death the 74h Of November next. The parties
came out here from Liverpool together, aud
left Montreal for the country to find work.
Richards had no money. and Jackson, who
was OF good family in England and well edo
Gated, had several hundred dollars to buy .
farm after he had learned the business in Can :
ada. He generously paid the expenses of bis
companion, who was OILY laborer. After
leaving farmers house Dear Sutton Flats TO
cross the line into the States, jackson sat down
by river to wash his feet, when Richards
struck him on the head wi h a stick of wood,
dsshing out his brains. He then robbed the
body of all money and valuables, and proceed
ed to Springfield, Mass. where his wife and
family lived. The remains of the victim OF
this cold-blooded murder were found some
weeks after, partially concealed, when search
for Richards was commenced. He was fin lly
discovered in Massachusetts aud extradited.
He confessed his guilt, his only defence being
that some hasty words mad passed between
him and his benefactor. A sympathetic letter
on her brothers self-ex xpatriation from sister,
who was principal of ladies' academy il
Brighton, Eng, led to the Identification of the
remains OF the unfortunate young gentleman.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
THE ARGUS IN TRoUBLH.

An Action for Libel Brought by the City
Marshal OF Augusta.
AUGUSTA, Sept. 26.-City Marshal White OF
Augusta, through his attorneys. Messrs. Baker
& Bak.r has brought an actien for libel
against the Portland Argus, laying damages at
$4,000 The llbelous article was letter from
an Augusta correspondent Of the Argus shortly
after the liquor riot in this city, sharply COM
mentipg on TIE conduct OF the polise force
during the trouble, and intimating as a reason
for their renlissnees that the city marshal was
partner in Hoyt 8 Co.'S Express, the express
company which brought the beer to Augusta.
The Edwards Manufacturing Co
AUGUSTA, Sept 23.-Tbe stockholders OF the
Edwsrds Manufacturing Company held a
meeting at the Office of Baker & Baker in this
city, to-day, for the purpose OF choosing officers
and transacting any other business which
might come before them. The following Off
cers were chosen:
Treasurer-Jaco Edwards, Boston.
Clerk-Orvile ID. Baker, Augusta.
Directors-Jscob Edwards, Isaac T. Burr.
Isaac Fenno, Charles Faulkner, Orlando Fl.
Afford, Boston; j. Manchester HAYNES, AU-
gusta; j. Il, Bodwell, Hallowell.
The capital stock Of the new company is
$500, coo. which is the largest amount corpora
tion organizing under the general laws of
Maine can have.
Franklin s. j. Court
FARMtNGToN, Sept. 26.-The Supreme Ju
dicial Court opened here to-day, Judge Dam
forth presiding The continued dorket con-
tans one hundred ninety-one cases. Joseph
G. Holman was appointed county attorney.
Biddeford Shoemakers' Labor Troubles.
BDDEFoRD, Sept 26.-The shoemakers in s.
Newcomb & Cos factory held meeting this
forenoon for the purpose Of demanding an in-
crease in wages bat returned to their work this
noon. A compromise is to be arranged as was
done in Days factory yesterday.
Contract Awarded to Maine Man.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26-The contract for
supply curbstone for the approaches to the
north wing of the State, War and Navy De
partments building has been awarded to David
Tillson Of Rockland, Nc, at his bid of $685.
64S.
Death OF Hon e. @. Andrews.
Especial Dispatch to the Press.l
NORWAY, Sept. 26.-Hon. Ebenezer G. An
drews died at his home here at oblock this
oAtoIuOUn. 1CI was Ouo Vi OuE mOnb I6bpoCtoQ
citizens. Mr.. Andrews formerly lived in Cas-
Co, Cumberland county, and in 1854 was
chairman OF the board of county commission
srs. His funeral occurs Thursday afternoon,
at o'clock.
J. Manchester Haynes vs. Isaac Clark
Verdict for Defendant.
NEWPORT, Sept. 26.-Theacass J. s. Man
chester Haynes, Augusta, Maine, VS.. Isaac
Clark, of Newport, was heard by Judge Car
penter today. The plaintiff sold defendant q
cargo of ice. valued at $1,0H.11, which amount
he seeks to recover. Defendant claims the
contract under which the ice was to be deliver
ed was broken and he was consequently oblig-
ed to purchase supply elsewhere at an ad-
vanced price, A verdict was rendered for
Clark, causing much surprise. This was the
second trial, the former jury disagreeing.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
IN RUINS.
A $50, 900 Fire in Ne

A S15O. 900 Fire in New Haven, Conn.
NEW HAVEN, Sept. Is The four story 145
BY 30 stone factory in Shelton, occupied by
Malty, Stevens, Curtiss & Co., manufacturers
of silver spoons, the N York Desicating Co.
and E. G. Maltby, manufacturers of silver
ware, was barned early this morning throwing
100 people out of employment. The fire orig
mated in the casting room and its progress wss
aided by draft through the elevator well.
Fire companies from Birmingham aided in
lighting the FIRE. but 1t was useless, for nothing
but rnined walls remain. Much effort was re-
quircd TO save adjacent property. Loss esti-
mated at nearly $3.50, 600
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
MASSACHUSETTS.
Arrested on q Charge of Murder

Arrested on q Charge of Murder.
WORCESTER, Sept. 26-John Abbott(colored)
and Hattie Holden (white) are under arrest
while case Of child murder is under investi
CATION.
Fatal Accident at Fall River.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept 26.-The driving
wheel which runs the mule spinning depart
ment in the American Linen Mill, burst this
morning. John Barnard. aged %, unmarried,
was struck by The flying fragments and died of
his injuries in few minutes. Thomas Moore
and James Downs were injured by flying de-
bris, but not seriously.
Commissioners of Alabama Claims.
BosToN, Sept. 25.-The following appoint
ments for Massachusetts in the court of COM
missioners of the Alabama claims ON behalf OF
the United States have been made: Assistant
counsel, Godfrey Morse, Esq, OF Boston and
Charles f. Bonney, Esq of New Bedford;
commissioners of said court to take testimon Y,
Winston Warren, Esq, of Boston and Thoma,
J, Cobb Of New Bedford.
Farmers Festival.
TAUNTON Sept. 26.-The 59th annual fair of
the Bristol County Agricultural Society OPEN
ed today with an attendance of about 1000. The
exhibition Of cattle was as good as any preced-
ing year.
A Tight Rope Performer Falls IS Feet.
Prof. Harry Parks, 9 tight rope performer,
while givingssn exhibition at the tair, tell %
feet TO the ground. No bones were broken
but internal injuries are feared.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
LABOR TROUBLES.
The St. Louis Locomottve En~,n,

The st. Louis Locomotive Engineers.
Sr. LOUIS, Sept 26 The compromise be-
tween the engineers Of the Gould rairosds and
the officials OF that system, was agreed upon
during long conferences held yesterday after
noon between General Manager Talmage and
2, M. Anthony, Grand Chief Engineer OF the
Brotherhood OF Engineers. Tue schedule of
pay agreed upon is 81 cents per mile for pas
ssnger engineers aud 4 cents per mile for
freight engineers, 100 miles or less to constitute
days work. 1t was further agreed that no
engineer shall be discharged without fair and
impartial hearing.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
WEDNESDAY MORNING. SEPT. ~.
MErEoRoLooICAL

METEOROLOGICAL
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS
WAR DEPT OFFICR CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
Sept. H, | A. M.
For New Englano,
Fair weather, northerly winds. stationary or
lower barometer and temperature.
WEATHER BULLETIN.
The barometer is highest In the st. Law
renee Valley and lowest in Colorado. The
temperature has fallen 10 to II degrees In
Colorado and Wisconsin; elsewhere it has re-
mained nearly stationary. Northeasterly winds
continue in the West Gulf States and all dis
tricts east Of Mississippi river, accompanied by
cloudy weather and rain northeasterly gales
in the Middle, Atlantic States, and local rains
in the South Atlantic States; elsewhere the
weather is fair.
Indications are fair weather will prevail in
New England and the Gulf States to-day and
tomorrow, and that partly cloudy or cloudy
weather with rain viii prevail in the Middle
Atlantic States te-dsy and probably tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27

The Knox and Lincoln Association.
RocKLAND, Sept 26T Tho 18th annual ses-
sion Of the Knox and Lincoln Musical Associa-
tion opened in Farwell Hall in this city to-
day and will continue to Friday evening.
George L. Osgood of Boston is conductor. 1t
will have the assistance OF Mrs. Allen, So
prano, Mrs. Anderson, contralto, and Mr..
Babcock, basso, all Of Boston, with Mrs.
Wight of this city, pianist, and the Orpheus
Club as orchestra.
The opening today bids fair for very large
class, and splendid concerts will DO given
Thursday and Friday.
Penobscot Musical Association.
BANGOR, Sept. 26 Tho 35th annual session
of the Penobscot Musical Association op sned
in this city to-day with good attendance and
prospect Of interesting sessions. Prof. Henry
s. Perkins of Chicago Is director.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
AN ICE CASE.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The Dover Stock Speculation Suit.
DOVER, N. H., Sept. 26.-In the case OF
Henry Sayward of Niles Express company,
against conductor Stevens Of the Boston and
Maine Railroad, for the recovery of $500 on a
stock transaction, the particulars of which are
already given, the iary were out all night
They came into court this forenoon and report
ed that tney were unable to agree. They were
DISCHARGED
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
Result OF Another Blunder

WATERBURY,, Conn, Sept. 26-The through
passenger train to New York on the New Enx.
land Railroad leaving here at % this morn
ing ran into the rear OF freight train at To-
wantic station, not being properly signHled,
Several freight ears were wrecked the engine
of the New York Northern road considerably
damaged but no one was hurt. Trains are run
around the wreck on the siding.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.

A Ladys Hands Caught in . Mangle,
Crushed and Burned.
BAR HARBoR, Me-, Sept. 2s.-Miss Abbie
Roberts of Northeast Harbor met with shock
ing accident while employed in the laundry Of
the Rodick Hotel to-day Both hands caught
in mangle and were iammed to the thumbs
and held against the hot iron until the
machine could be taken apart. She will lose
one hand and perhaps both
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
A CoLoRED MrsER
In Philadelphia Dies in Squalor, Leaving
Properly Worth 800 600

N FnlIAdeIphia Dies IN SQualor, Leaving
Properly Worth 800 900.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 26--Rev. Joshns
ProviDe Bond Eddy, aged "a, died yesterday
morning In q wretched stats OF squalor and
misery in q tumble down shanty on South
street. He va. . colored preacher, son-in-aw
OF the late Rev. Bishop Allen, veil known
bishop Of the African M. e. Church, and was
familiarly known as "Ola Josh Eddy" He
was entirely without friends and not soul is
there who mourns his loss. H4 was long
known to be possessed of considerable money
but no oae knew until no died the extent of
his wealth which will foot sp fully S1eO OeO.
He invested his hoardings in houses
aud laads. Among the real estate he owned
were 81 houses in dinsreut parts of this city,
nino in Camden, two farms in New Jersey and
some properly in Frankfo.d and Chssler
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
Damaged py the FLOOD.

PLAINFIELD, Sept. 26.-There was slight
rise in tue streams here last night aud although
they have fallen a few inches this morning
they yet remain as high as on Monday morn
ing. Rain still falls, st intervals. Further
daWoges reported are the sSeeley paper mills,
Scotch Plains, 10000; Hsrpers, Holliagsworth
q Darby, fur manufacturers at same place,
$500; Bridges and Rhoades in Fauwood town
ship, $lO,0 900. Pennsylvania trains were with
drawn from the Central railroad this morning
and now they run over their own tracks
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
The Tariff Commis.ion

CHARLESTON, s. O., Sept. 26.-Ths Tariff
commission is in session here today. The
several members of that body advocated re-
tention OF the present duty on rice but not its
increase. Que of them (rrenholm) declared
himself willing to give up his duty on rice in
exchange for free trade, but claimed that so
long as protective policy was maintained rice
was entitled to its benefits.
Members Of the tariff commission left for
Wilmington, n. g., this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-27
BLOWN UP.

Two Soldiers Killed and Two Others Fa
tally Hurt by the Explosion OF Can
non.
NRw YoRK, Sept. 26.-By the premature ex-
piosion OF a cannon at Governors Island while
firing salute to the French frigate YESTERDAY,
privates Mall and Whean we're killed. pri-
Yates Sydney and Cluncs probably fatally in-
jored, and Corporals Grace and irving badly
burned