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The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
The south Carolina Election Frauds.


New YoRK, March GA Charleston Is. Oh
dispatch says that U. s. Commissioner Sawyer
yesterday began the preliminary hearing Of
the case against McFadden and others, mana
gers OF the Witherspoon precinct, In Claren-
don county, charged with conspiracy 10 pre-
vent qualified voters from casting their votes
at the last general election. Seven witnesses,
all white men, we've examined. They testified
that they did not vote on election day, and
that they could have voted, but did not desire
% do 50. Some Of them said that they did not
desire to vote because OF the peculiar construc-
tion Of the polls, which was fenced In There
was no evidence Of intimidation. The case
was adjourned over until Saturday, 90 hear
the evidence Of j. I. Colly, one OF the mana
gers and defendants who. il is claimed by the
government, hos turned States evidence, and
made concession.
A Columbia dispatch says w b. Cash was
sitting "Wednesday night 10 the Grand Central
Hotel lobby, which was also occupied by the
defendants in the Fairfield election cases.
Cash made dispars ging remarks about the con-
duct OF the last general election 10 South Car
olina. which were excepted TO by James Ser
ron, an cid man, one of the Fairfield narty,
now under examination before the United
States Commissloner. Words passed, and
CASH declining u bold Heron responsible be-
causa Of his age, made belligerent demons;ra.
ton toward the rest Of tho Fairfield men. but
no dliiicaitg ensued. Heron then called Cash
% him, aud the conversation about the cleo
ttuD was resumed. Laau says Heron called
him "a - liar, whereupon Cash struck him
and then rrapplea with him. striking him sew
eral times before they were separated. Cash
then drew pistol for the purpose-as stated
by him at the mayors coart-of defending
himself from the rest OF the Fairfield men,
from whom he expected an attack.
In the morning, at the MAYORS court Cash
Was fined $40 aud Heron SO for disord eriy
conduct. and Cash $40 more for carrying con
ceaied weapons He had two revolsers on his
person when arrested. Messrs Snyder aud
Willard, who are conducting the election
cases for the government appeased for Cash,
and SIR. Snyder stated that be had instructed
Cash, who was peace officer Of the govern
menf, to carry weapons Cash denied hay ing
worn weapons under Instructions, and when
Snyder was examined By the mayor for bis
false statement, be said the instructions he
meant were the general instructions under
which all peace officers employed by the
United States acted. Cash said he carried.
weapons under his right as an American citi-
zen TO bear arms.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24


BANGOR, March .. Farm buildings oi L.
C. Pollard at Abbott we're burned to-day with
their contents. Insured for sl.Oo0
K.ttery Navy Yard.
PORTSMOUTH, n. H., March 23.-The naval
board Of appraisal. Commodore sennss pFes;-
dent, win again convene at this navy yard to
determine the actual value Of vessels stricken
fFom the navy register and condensed 10 be
sold, which are At this station.
unvefing Statue al Bates College.
Lewiston, March .. w hen Bates College
was established Charles Summer gave as its
motto studio &C Amore." The class OF 81
have given expression to their warm feeling for
the memory Of the deceased statesman By the
purchase OF Powers statue which has been
presented TO the College, and was unveiled
this evening with appropriate public exercises.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
ANOTHER DEFALCATToN.
10000 Stolen from the Equitable Trust
Company by a Dishonest Clerk,

1000 Stolen from the Equitable Trust
Company by Dishonest Clerk.
New York, March %. = Officers Of the
Equitable Trust Company, Of No. 1G Ex-
change Place, discovered carly this week that
a CLERK named j. b. Marsten, formerly 10 their
employ, was defaulter TO the extent OF $780,
900, taken during the last four years lie left
the Office several weeks ago, and has not been
seen there since. The FIRST intimation received
by the company that anything wrs wrong WAS
a note from MarsteU, coufessng his guilt. An
examination Of the books showed the extent of
the frauds. The officers Of the company have
been unable so fnT, to find out where the stolen
money IL or went to. Restitution Of small
part Of the money has been made, and from
the oefaulter's property at PlaiDheld a few
thousand dollars will be realized. The compa-
ny does not know where tMarsten Ia ut present
lie is married man with a family The
Equitable Trust Company Is wealthy corpo-
ration, having capital Of 81 800 900, aud loan-
ing money upon mortgages chiefly In the West.
The loss will not affect the company's standing
i'm ha qf
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
VINO sunk the Alhannrla

WASHINGTON, March 23.-Daniel G. George
having pukilcly advertised himself as the man
WHO exploded the torpedo (which sunk the reb-
el ram Albemarle, the Navy Department, at
the request OF Paymaster Francis III. Swan,
furnishes the otiicial report OF the late Com
-EnandeF Cushing Of the distraction Of the Al
bcmarie, and an extract from sworn testimony
Of bis given ia Washington ia 1873 some nine
years later. The report OF Commander Cush-
ing y dated Albemarle Sound, n. o., Oct 50
1851. aud contains details showing thar Com
mander Cashing placed the torpedo under the
rebel ram and exploded il himself. His report
10 eorrobaratea bY Paymasfer Swan and Eng.
neer Steeyer the only Survivors.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24

A writ OF habeas corpus was issued by the
Supreme Court today Ia the case OF George w.
Conkling, Jr, held for shooting and killing
Wilbur Haverstick, commanding counsel Levy
to appear and show cause tomorrow WHY the
accused should not be admitted to bail Conk-
iipg's counsel claim that as the shooting was
iustifiable, his client should be admitted to
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
why Mr.. barlow onansea ais country

My k4I+ 0AtAOW 1LhukeQ MS country
Bosr0S, March % Bradley Barlow, presi
dent OF the Southeastern Railway Company
president OF bank, ex-Member OF Congress
ami repnted 20 be worth several millions OF
dollars, which he has earned In this country,
has expatrated himself, leaving the elegant
home In ST. AlhaDs for one in Montreal
The reason for this course is disagreemen
over the amoInt Of his tax bills. In 1881, IN
der the operations Of the new tax law, he paid
taxes on only about S26,000 of real estate,
amounting 10 $500. In his sworn inventory OF
hts personal estate his valuation was placed at
$3.50 020 and he claimed as an offset indebted
ness 10 the amount Of S342, 800, SO that he only
paid tax Of $500. In 1882 be refused 10 make
a sworn inventory of hts property as required
by law, and the listers assessed him according
to their judgment, as the law directed, AMI
taxed him for $500. Mr.. Barlow refused TO
pay, and the case was carried TO the courts.
where it still remains. Mr. Barlow finally be.
coming exasperated at the determined attitude
of the town officials, has given a deed OF his
real estate to daughter; transferred his i.775
shares OF national bank stock to his son-in-law
aud has turned his back upon the people who
have honored him, aud among whom he has
acquired wealth. He has taken up residence
in Montreal.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
Hanpnan,a Dav.

I.ITTLH Rock, March 20--Nick Walker
(coloredl who last August murdered Fan Jen-
kins (also coloredl In Argenta was hanged to-
day In Pulaski Co. Jail yard.
RALEIGH, N. c., March 23-Jerome Holt
(colored) was hanged at Graham today for
rape upon Mrs. Terrell February last.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March %. William
Bnrks and George Cunningham who murder
ed III. III. Rudd in January last were hanged
today at Lafayette, Ga, in the presence OF
6000 people.
FRANKLIN, Tex, March 23--Fred I. Waite
was hanged hore today for killing the TAILOR
Add WISER in May last. Daniel Compton Is
serving life sentence for completely In the
ADril %
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
The Passion Plav.

LouIyILLE March 22.-J. X. Mickey, OF
this city, has been in correspondence with Sal
mi Morse with view 20 having the Passion
Play presented here during the latter part OF
the summer. Application has been made to
the Mayor for permission TO present the spec-
tacle here, but 10 answer has been given as
yet. A reporters inquiries to-day among min
listers and business aud professional men here
deyelopes practically unanimous opposition
to q presentation of Salmi Aforse's Passion
Play in this city, and IL Is safe 70 say that q
license win not be granted fer its represents
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
Prohlbition h, Connaotic,t

HARTFORD. March 2s.--In the Connecticut
Legislature yesterday the committee on con-
stitutional amendments made a report favor
ing submitting 70 the people at the polls next
fall the constitutional amendment prohibiting
the manufacture OF sale OF Intoxicating liquors
IN Connecticut This vas passed by the Leg
islsture at the last session by majority vote,
and as Il was measure Of the Republicans
their opponents used IL TO good effect last fall
Ia securing the German vote. This wear A
two-thirds vote will be necessary in the House
to insure The passage Of the amendment to the
third stage that S to be submitted TO the peo-
pie next fall. The indications are that II will
fail TO receive the necessary support in the
House this year, although the temperance ele-
ment will make strong effort in It's behalf
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
POLITICAL.
The Chicago Municipal Election.

The Chicago Municipal Election.
CHICAGO, March pa committee appoin-
tea oy the Republican city convention TO con-
lel win the Independents who have nomina-
ten "; l. Crane for mayor, were in session
WIN the independent committee yesterday af-
tefnoon until late at night. Crane is q wealthy
ana prominent manufacturer In high standing,
ana known chiefly as successful business
man lie 10 lifelong Republican but of strong
~ independent nature. The opposition TO him
inside the Republican ranks 10 confined TO
lew OF tho politicians headed by Congressman
1eofBo X. Davis His chief competitor in the
mhyoraity race will be Carter H. Harrison, the
present mayor. who has many strong political
combinations in his favor. Should the Repub-
lioans endorse Mr.. Crane, however, il is con-
siaereu Vefly nearly certain that he will be
elected. Mr.. Graz has not sought the nomi-
natloh out on the contrary announced TO the
conference last night II another man could be
selected upon whom both Independents and
iSepuoiicans could unite more heartily than
upon him he would willingly withdraw In fay-
or oi that candidate. The conference will
noid ther meetings this week. The cleo
ton occurs April I'd.
Sprasue's Consort Declines.
PROVIDENCE, March 23-Charles H. George,
candidate for Lieutenant Governor on the
Democratic and Independent ticket, declines
tne nomination. He says he does not desire
any poiitical praferment but sympathizes with
teaorn a ~ national, State and municipal affairs.
me vacancy has been filled by the name of
lion. Moa .. Slocum, Of this cily.
The Petersburg Municipal Muddle.
fhuEnsDURG, March 23.-The municipal
muddls has been settled by the court OF ap-
peals deciding I, j. Jerrett, Readinster, legal
duties Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
THE DOMINION.
Heavy snow storm.

TORONTO, March 23.-A heavy snow storm,
with high winds prevailed throughout Ontario
today. Six inches of snow has fallen on q
level here, and dispatches from outside tpoints
report fall OF from II TO Is inches.
Sr. JoHS, y. b., March pa severe snow
storm set in at 10 o'clock this morning and
still prevails at a late hour tonight.
The Nova Scotia Freshets Subsiding.
HALFAx, March 23--The freshets in various
sections are snbsiding and trains are moving.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24

ST.. LOUIS, March 2S-Tbe Post Dispatch
has reports Of the winter wheat crop from over
two hundred counties in those parts Of Illinois,
Indiana, Kentucky. Tennessee, Kansas, Mis-
souri, and Texas where winter wheat is erown.
Reports from Missouri aud Kansas show the
condition coed; acreage fully equal 20 last
year. Damage no greater than usual this time
of year. Tennessee and Illinois give fair re-
ports, but Kentucky and Indiana, especially
the latter, show considerable damage. Reports
generally good
A dispatch from Topeka, Kansas. predicts
that with good weather the yield in that state
will be from thirty to forty million bushels.
CHICAGO, H., March 2S.-Reports from 4S
points in the wheat belt of Illinois seem to in
dictate the injury from the Hessian fly and cold
weather will approximate about % per cent.
of tho totat crop
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
DHEgEGO.

A VARIABLE DIAGRAM for cutting and TT
"a ting DRESSES for LADIES ard CH LDkEN,
az well as all GARMENTS depe ding from the
shoulder. The Diagram is very simple being all hg-
nred; u is adapted equally to ROFESSlONAL and
IS especially ar.ang. d for beainners. / IAN be
learned perfectly vi less practice than Is required
by any other system. II is al-o based upon the
and after Jan. 10Th, at the MILLINERY tore Of
MRS. A, L. NASH 453 Congress ST. Portland, Ne.
AGENTS WANTED febloseod2ms
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
qhree Students Arrested for Arson.


CINCINNATI, March GA special to the
Commercial-Gazette from Charlottesville.
Ind, says;
Last night at midnight three boys, all ur-
der sixteen years of age, students at Wabash
College, were arrested for setting fire TO the
south hall of the college on Sunday night.
They confessed the crime, and also said that
they had broken into store in the city within
the last six weeks and had set 1t on fire. They
were all admitted to bail ia 5000 each
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
Disaster TO the British circumpolar Expe-
dition.

WINNRPRo. March e3.-Intelligence has
Just reached here of the wrecking during the
latter part OF 4 ugust while going across the
Great Slave Lake from Fort Resolution to
Fort Roe OF the British Circum-Polar ExpedI-
tion detailed to take polar observations last
year. No lives we're lost but considerable
hardship was endured. The expedition pro-
ceeded however and had arrived az Fort Roe,
its destination, on September ID and placed It's
instruments IN position and taken two obser-
vations.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
Theo,op,eal Library OF Boston.

Hon, John Patten Of Bath has just sent his
check for $500 to constitute the Third or Cen
trail Congregational Church Of that city per,
petual mernber Of the General Theological L.
brary of Boston, whereby all OF its pastors for
ever moy use the library, and draw books
gratis; and also to make himself life mem
Der OF the same,
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
The Apache Raids.

Tucson, A. r., March % 1T Ia learned
from dispatch from Charleston, Arizona, that
the names Of those killed at CLARK coal camp
In Hnachuea Mountains Wednesday afternoon
by band OF Apache Indians from Sonora,
were William Murphy, w. J. Wooden, James
Voolfolk and VIM. Armstrong. One Indian
was also killed.
A special from Total Wreck says The Apa-
ches have reached the Whitestone Mountains
Frenchman and four Mexicans have been
killed by them, The bodies have been brought
In TO Total Wreck Other persons are sup
posed 70 have been killed. Troops are out.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24

GALVESTON, Tex, March ga special to
the News from Eagle Pass, says James Shep-
perd, mail carrier on the Mexican extension
between Nuria and San Juan del Tuents, was
shot and killed to-day by Mexicans and robbed
OF his money and mail The Mexican authori.
ties arrested one OF the murderers.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
Railroad Conference.

A special to the Boston Journal from Con.
cord, N. H., says: 1t is stated here that the
object Of the private railroad conference held
in this city last Saturday was for the purpose
OF securing union of interest in the coming
Legislature on the part Of the Concord, the.
Northern, the Boston, Concord and Montreal,
the Boston and Maine and the Eastern rail-
roads. 1t is predicted that this arrangement
will be effected. . 1t is understood that the
basis OF this programme is that there shall be
no attempt this year 10 procure charter for
the proposed Lake Shore Railroad.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
THE DYNAMITE CROWD.
Thinks the United States Should
Paw Some Attantion RI Than,

England Thinks the United States Should
Pay Some Attention to Them.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-The officials OF
the State Department are very reticent ia re-
gard 30 the rumors current here this morning
that Mr.. Sackvile West, British minister. has
notified the department that Her Maiesty's
government fears rupture of the amicable re-
laiions existing between the two nations IL the
utterances Of the dynamite clique are allowed
TO pass nnnoticed. Mr.. John Davis, First AS
sisfaut Secretary OF State, emphatically re-
fused 10 say one word ss TO whether the ramor
is trae or false. He says that Secretary Fre-
linghuysen has also declined 10 converse on
the subject with any one. This fact gives
moro color TO the story than il would otherwise
be entitled 70, knowing the source from
whence II emanafed.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
Two "Rus,lersr Killed bv Soldiers

DENVER, March % In Lake Valley, at
dayoreak yesterday, Major Fountains COM
mand mans, surprised ana captured Jack Watts and
William Gillard, two notorious ''rustlersr
When the soldiers arrived at camp, and while
unsaddiing their horses, the prisoners made a
break break Tor liberty They had gained q lead OF
2OO yards when Fountain ordered the men 90
bullets.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
The Week.a Fnllnros.

NEW York, March 23.-- Business failures for
the last seven days as reported to II. G.. Dan s.
CO., number 1875, against 225 last week, re-
nction Of 80 The New England States had
Pacific States and Territories, II; New York
city, 8, and Canada, q. Total, 1875.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
sprague's Consort peclinos.
THE INDIANS.
A Raid by The Canadian crees.

foRr BENTON, Montana, March 23.--Run-
ners and scouts bring information OF the most
daring raid by Cree Indians, belonging proper
ly beyond the Canadian line. made In many
years. A party, supposed to number two hun
dred trayes, is represented as moving down
Maria's river, killing cattle and other stock as
they 60. At daybreak, the 18th, small war
party OF Ptegans, headed by Little Dog and
two white men, had sharp engagement with
the Crees, killing two and securing their scalps
Two Piegaus were wounded and one horse
killed. Oxen were found near Fort Conrad
killed by the maraudng band. Forty horses
horses were driven off by the same party. The
savaees seem TO DO heading towards the Domin-
san.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
Boiler Exnloaion.

HARrFoRD, CT, March PA boiler in O.
H. Dexter Il Sons paper factory at Windsor
Locks exploded soon aft'r midnight this
morning. A section OF the mill 10 destroyed.
Two men we're slightly injured. Loss not
stated. Insured In the Hartford Steam Boiler
Insurance Company.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Daily Wholesale narLes.

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND, Meh. %.
The market continues quiet and without decided
change in quotations. Sugar is quoted at 91kc fer
granulated and ssse for Extra c. Eggs strong at
full prices. Butter i weak. Cheese is very nrm.
There but little doing in Breadstuffs and Pro-
visions on account Of the absence of telegraph re-
ports from the West.
lie following are 10 days 9rotati ne Of Flour.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24

Sentenced TO Five Years for Embezzle-
nlent.
CARLINyrLLE, H., March 23-Johp Il, Bur
rill, ex-Graud Secretary Of the Grand Lodge OF
Masons Of Illinois, charged with embezzling
$40, 900 of funds Of the ORDER was found gully
to-day. He goes to prison for FIVE years.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
RAILWAY NOTES.
The Grand Trunk Report.

A cable dispatch Thursday to the Toronto
Globe says: THE Grand Trunk Railway re-
port Of the working of the combined lines from
August II to December 81, was issued today.
The gross receipts, as compared with those Of
the corresponding periods in the previous year,
show an increase Of IA per cent The working
expenses have decreased per cent. The di-
rectors propose at an early date to invite sub
scriptions for 9750,OOO perpetual A per cent.
debenture stock for the redemption OF pre- pref
erence securities now maturing, and to provide
for other capital requirements. The President
will submit at a meeting the views of the board
respecting the consolidation OF the debenturs
and other stocks Of the company, and the sep
aration Of the contingent from the more jmme-
diate rights Of the share capital"
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
ono Editor Sues Ano,ber.

WILKEsBARRE, March pa suit was insti-
tuted to-day against Robert Beaurer, editor Of
the Democrat Wmchter, by August Stuzen
bach, editor Of the Express, for malicious
libel and defamation OF character. Damages
laid at $4,000
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
ChIcage Live s,oek rlarne..

(By TelegraphA = -
CHICAGO. Meh :. 8 Hogs Receipts 600 head
Shipments b 700 head; 1Oc lower; mixed at s09
Z 50; heavy 75as 90; light at sOg1 40; skips
SO6B 20.
Cattle-Receipts 5000 head; shipments $500;
shade lower; good 70 choice shipping at 0O00 4oi
stockers aud feeders 1p926 lower.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
rhe Missouri Rnnn nol,her,,.

ST. JosEPH, Mo-, March 23.--The jury in the
case OF VIM. w. Scott, the last of the 100000
bond robbery cases, which has been on trial for
two weeks, disagreed to-day and were dis
charged. SO far nobody has been convicted of
stealing these bonds.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24

PORTLAND. Mch. %.
Received by Maine Central Railroad or Portland
50 cars miscellaneous merchandise; for connecting
roads 90 care miscellaneous mercnsndise.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
MARINE NEWS


Steamer City Point Got OFF.
DAMARseorTA, March 23.-Steamer City
Point came eff this neon with the assistance Of
two tugs. She is not materially injured and
makes no water She is being reloaded ard
will proceed tomorrow
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
METEOROLOGICAL

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THR NEXT TwENrY-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFlCR CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. @.
March %, l A. NJ.
For New England
Fair weather, northwesterly winds, station
airy or lower temperature, higher pressure.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer ia highest In the Ohio valley
and Missouri and lowest In Dakota. General
snow has fallen in the lower Lake region,
Middle States and Ohio valley, and occasional
rain in the West Gulf States. Southeasterly
winds prevail west of the Mississippi river,
northerly in New ENGLAND lowerIake region,
Middle States, ohios valley and Tennessee.
The temperature has risen in the South ATTAIN
tic and East Gulf States, extreme Northwest
and upper Lake region, and fallen In other
district A warm wave central Dakota will
extend slowly TO the east aud south, The
Mississippi has fallen 10 inches at Memphis
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
Rolling Mills 70 Ras,,ma .

JoLIET, March ga difficulty between the
rolling mill officers and men has been adjusted
satisfactorily and all the mills will start up
Monday
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24

ST. LOUIS March 23.-Captain James b.
Eads writes to friend here that he intends re-
signing his poaition on the Mississippi river
commission,
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
DRY Good. yvholesnie uarke.,

The following quotations are wholesale prices and
corrected daily by Storer Bros. & Co., Dry Goods,
Woolens aud Fancy Goods, 144 to l52 Middle street: