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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-05-02
MINOR rRnnaRAMs.

A report was forwarded 10 Washington from
Portsmouth, N. H., yesterday saying the
depth Of water around the navy yard had not
perceptihly decreased for fifty years.
A Gre was raging In Wendell's woods in the
outskirts Of Portsmouth, N. H., last night.
Nearly 5000 immigrants arrived in Now
York yesterday.
Gov. Cleveland of New York has signed the
Niaraga Park BILL also a bill providing for the
burial OF soldiers, sailors and mariners whose
families are unable 20 bury them.
w. Graham Of London offers to shoot at 100
pigeons with any man In the world for $1,000,
A hro Sunday night at waxahatchie, Tex.
destroyed five buildings Including the grain
elevator.
A bill proposing an amendment to the con
stitution prohibiting the manufacture and sale
OF liquors in New York State was killed Ia the
Senate yesterday,
Work on the Washington monument will bo
resumed Monday.
Ono of the new steel cruisers has been
named and the President ia selecting names
for the other two.
The Boston police yesterday arrested Ches-
TT. RHhan, J lhu Shehan and William r.
Flaherty, all und0r 10, who have been en-
gagged in robhing the safe OF Braekett y
Roberts, lawyers by means of false Key, Ite
amount taken was not large.
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TEWKSBURY ALMSHoUSE.
Moro Men Who Were Badly Treated by
the oft1cers.

More Men Who Were Badly Treated by
the Officers.
BosroN, May 1.-The Tewksbury examina-
tion was resumed today with a small atten-
dance.
Charles b. Marsh book-keeper at the aims
house. testified as 10 his system of keeping
books aud giving other details of almshouse
routine He had bathed ia a tub for II years
used by inmates. He had never seen a woman
come 60 the institution with silk dress. He
made favorable statement In reference to the
quality OF tho food furnished 20 inmates. The
pool referred to by witnesses as used for bath
ing had been the source Of complaint among
officials MS we'll rs inmates.
The witness was closely questioned as 10 his
method OF paying bills, 10 which he made sat
isfactory answers.
Peter Cunningham was called by the Cover
nor He said hsIwas a. Tewksbury in January
1882, and again IN 1898, with bad cough. DIR.
Iathrop said there was no cure Tor his disease,
though be had never examined him. A nurse
told tho witness that he would have 20 go to
work though he was not able 10, and he was
put 60 work moving beds. He saw nurse
named Walter kick an insane man distance
of 80 yards, A sheet was put around his neck
and he was partially strangled.
Joseph Luding of Springfield, testified that
when IN Tewksbury he was stripped OF his
clothes and S37 taken from him, of which
amount but about So hsd been returned him.
The Governor put in the record of G. b.
Marsh showing S% to have been received
from LudinR.
Adicurned
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LABOR TROUBLES.
The strike OF the Cigar Makers.

The Strike of the Cigar Makers.
New YoRK, May 1.--Strlkes BY cigar max
ers have been made at Newark and Ports
mouth, Ohio. The demands OF the wofkmen
have been complied with at Wheeling, West
Virginia, Stubenville and Urhana, Ohio.
Seven hundred cigarette makers struck here
today for increased pay.
The cigar manufacturers at Lynchbnrg
Virginia, are all closed today IN consequence of
the strike OF cigar makef An increased sched-
ule OF prices submitted 10 the manufacturers
was accepted hut the latter resent the aitempt
OF the Cigarmakers Union TO regulate the en-
ployment Of apprentices.
The cigar makers of ST. Paul have struck for
one Or two dollars advance. One firm has ac-
coded TO tho demands.
READING, Pa, May 1,-Twenty-iiye cigar
makors struck here this afternoon for one dol
lar increase per day.
LeulsvILbE, May Cigar manufacturers
have acoeded to all the demands OF the enl-
ployes and no strike will occur here There Is
Increased activity In all manufactures and a
rush OF goods for shipment.
DETROIT, May i.--Some of the cigar shops
have conceded the advance while others refuse
and POO men are on d strike.
CoLuMBus, o., May 1-Union cigar makers
are ON strike today. All were granted the
advance OF one dollar per thousand.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, May mo strike has
occurred among tho cigars makersihere Small
Ter shops granted the advance, but Ia large
factories whore girls make filters and men only
roll Wrappers the employees continue at old
rates as new hands are easily obtainabes
TRRHroEs N. j., May l,--Most Of the cigar
manufacturers here today granted the one dol
lar advance demanded. A reduction Of - el
eent Ia tho wages of wire drawers Of the fres-
ton iron works has been announced.
WInREsBARRR, Pa, May 1.--Cigaf facfDries
here are ali closed today. The manufacturers
otter an advance Of 30 cents per thousand.
Strikers refuse.
TRoY, May IA number OF cigor manufac-
turers have acceded 10 the demand of the maxi
ers for an increase of two dollars per 100.
RIcHxoND Va, May l.--All the cigar far
tories in this city are closed Manufacturers
were willing 10 pay the one dollar advance de-
manded on tne goods, but only fifty cents on
other grades. Both parties seem determined
70 make no concession.
a Reduction Accepted.
BRApwoop, ILL.,, May la large meeting
oj coal miners was held today to consider the
proposition OF the mine operators for q reduc-
tson of . cents per ton for digging. In view Of
the reduced price OF coal 1t was decided 10 ac.
cept the reduction
strike IN the Coal Regions
pnTsBuRG, Pa, May 1-Reports from the
railroad coal mines this evening state that the
strike against a reduction of one-haf cent per
bushel In prise Of mining extends TO all mines
save one or two. They say that they will see
their mines idle until next fall rather than pay
more than three cents per bushel for miners
The officers pronounce this the greatest strike
of unions ever inaugurated in this district and
say they are prepared 10 hold out
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THE HILL INQUIRY,

Mr.. Murch Wants Kenneth Raynor Sub
stituted for Mr.. Alexander
WASHINGTON, May L. Representative Murch
has to-day written to Secretary Folger as fol-
lows:
Dear Sir--I had hoped before this to have re-
piled TO the suggestion embodied In your letter
10 me OF the 9th nit, but the absence from
this city OF parties interested with me IN the
pending investigation OF the supervising arehi-
tects and the Importance OF the suggestions
you submit have compelled me 10 take more
time than otherwise would have taken, and
| am not yet ready TO reply fully, but hope
to he able to do 30 in day or two. | will,
however, cay 90 this writing that as the eug-
gestion to place ID. s. Alexander on tho com
mitiae Is coupled with the condition 70 grant
him leave OF absence for ton or twelve days,
which will delay the investigation that length
OF time, and as the fifth auditor OF the Treas
ury is a subordinate OF French, Assistant Sec
retary, part Of whose division it is proposed
10 investigate, would most respectfully sug-
gest, with the knowledge and consent Of pre-
ponents, 10 substitute the name OF Hon. Ken
meth Raynor, Solicitor OF the Treasury, in
place of Alexander, Fifth Auditor believe a
committee thus constituted will be eminently
satisfactory TO all concerned.
Very respectfully yours,
4. III. MURcH.
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EASTERN RAILROAD LEASE

Opposition or New Hampshire Directors.
PORTSMOUTH, May lat the annual meet
ing Of the Eastern Railroad IN New Hamp-
shire Ia this city to-day the following direct~s
were elected Moody Cnrrier, Dexter Rich.
ards, Francis Thompson, Edward L. Giddings,
Edward A. Abbott, William H. Goodwin.
The directors were authorized and empowered
70 take such steps in relation TO any interests
81 the corporation growing ont OF the proposed
leasing Of the Eastern Railroad as ID their
Judgment would be- deemed expedient and
beneficial 10 the stockholders.
At subsequent meeting of the directors
Moody CuTrier was chosen President aud VIII
liam H. Hackett Clerk. The directors dis
cussed what action ought 10 be taken by Them
regarding the lease and what actoo, II any,
they should take in regard TO the coming ses-
sion Of the New Hampshire Legislature. Il is
understood that "a majority OF the directors
were opposed 10 the lease.
1t was semi-ofiicially stated at the meeting
here to-day that this road will approve Of the
proposed leass Of the Eastern TO the Boston &
Maine Railroad providing their rental Is in-
creased to equal the interest Of tho Eastern
Railroad bonds rlse--six per cent. sa
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FOREIGN.
Acquittal lof One Of the Alleged
Phoenix Park Murderers.
General Strike Of Carpenters and
Masons in Berlin.

DUBLIN, May L. The cab'driyer Fitzharris,
who was placed on trial yesterday on the charge
OF being one Of the principals In the Ph@nix
Parkr murders, has been acquitted.
Negotiations Between the King of An
nam ana the Chinese Empire.
LONDON, May LA telegram from Pekin
states that an envoy from the King of AMMAN
has arrived there 10 obtain the consent OF the
Chinese government to the opening of the Red
River 10 foreign trade, and to induce China 10
afford such diplomatic and material assistance
as may be necessary The Emperor has ORDER
cd III Hung Chang to return 10 his post Ia or
der to effect the request OF the King Of An
nam,
An Italian Assassin Sentenced,
ROME, May 1.-The trial Of Tognetti and
four other persons charged with conspiracy to
murder Signor Coceapteler, member Of the
Chamber OF deputies, In August last has been
concluded. Tognetu was sentenced TO four
years Imprisonment. The other prisoners were
acquitted.
The Whiteuntide.
LONDON, May l. The Honse OF Commons
will adjourn Tor Whftsuntlde holiday from the
1fEh until tho 18th ingt. The House OF Lords
VIII adjourn from the 10th until oath inst.
The Queen win not Open the Fishery
Exhibition.
LosDoE, May 1.-The Queen has definitely
abandoned her intention 70 open the fishery
exhibition. Prince aud Princess Of Wales will
oiiiciate IN her place.
Germany and Madagascar.
BERLIN, May The Malagassy ENJOYS be-
lieve treaty between Germany aud BIadagas-
car will soon he concluded.
Relief OF German Poor.
Bill for relief OF the siek poor passed its
second reading in the Reichstag yesterday.
Strike in Berlin.
a great strike Of carpenters and masons for
an increase Of wages has begun here.
France and the Triple Alliance.
Pans, May l. In the Senate to-day Due de
Broglie questioned the government as 10 its
position IN regard 10 the triple alliance, M.
Challenal Lacour, minister OF foreign affairs,
replied that he was unable to understand the
utility Of question upon a matter which was
surrounded with the greatest obscurity
France, be said, pnrposed to remain in accord
with ali foreign countries 80 far as is comPati-
Bile with her dignity. The subject was then
dropped
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Two OF Ellsworth's most respected clergy
men, Rev. T. +. White OF the Baptis. church,
and Rev. g. W. Hudson of the Methodist
church, closed their pastoral labors with their
respective societies on Sunday last. Mr.. White
goes 70 Bath 70 become pastor Of the Baptist
church in that city, and DR.. Hudson to pas
torale in Michigan.
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Dorsey's Answer TO Lalley's Suit,
PM On the BLACK I.iat.

The Cabinet meeting to-day was DEVOTED
eoIsly TO the consideration OF the civil service
regulations. The session lasted nearly three
hours. Attorney General Brewster was not
present. The discussion was general but no
conclusion was reached.
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HAYTI.
Collapse OF the Revolution-Miragoan in
the Hands OF Government Troops

Collapse Of the Revolution-Miragoane in
the Hands OF Government Troops.
NEW YoRK. Nav 1-E. ID. Bassett, the
Haytien consul in this city, has received a
despatch from the Haytien General Damie,
Secretary of War, announcing that hostilities
are about 10 cease. The insurgents have lost
their bold on the port Of Miragoane and the
Haytien troops have entered the city. The
siege Is actually confined TO the neighborhood
Of the prison and cemetery, all the lower por-
tion Of the city, including the public markets,
custom house and other large buildings being
held by the government troops. EThe unfortu-
nate wretehes have no visible retreat and are
unnistakably condemned TO perish on the spot
where their ambition has led them. The re-
mainder Of the country Is tranquil and no
fears are entert aimed at present Of a general
uprising. The government has issued de-
cree ordering the immediate execution Of all
captured rebels.
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sohr Ida L. HUI. Kennebeo to Philadelphia. ice

schr Ida L. HUI. Kennebec to philadelphia. ice
Goc.
schr Congress, BKennebec to New York. lumber
s2.25 and loaded.
schr Daylight, Kennebec to Baltimore, ice eoc'
schr j. d. Robinson, wiscasset to Baltimores
heads 31zc p pair.
schr Willie Martin, Portland to New York, lum-
Der l.S71s.
schr Ellen Morrison, wiscasset to New York, ,lum-
Der 50 loaded and Kennebee towages.
sehr Helen. Portland to Ponce, cooperage and
lumber, lump sum $1,000.
Bark John j. Marsh, Portland TO Liverpool or
Glasgow syrup 2os and primage.
Brig Daisy BoyntoD, Portland 10 Matanzas, empty
hhds zoe.
Brig Kodiah, Portland TO Savannah, hay 81.
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WASHINGTON.
Senator Hm PITCHES INTO seosesary Tel


Senator Bill Pitches into sectetary Tel
Ter.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-senator Hill Of Colo
RADIO thinks he has not been fairly treated by
Secretary Teller in the matter Of Federal pat
ronags under the Interior department. He
has Written letter, which he has given 70 the
press charging Teller with favDrttisn and
aepo,ism, aud alleging irregularities ia tho
bureaus under his administration, particularly
the Indian and land bureaus SacEetary Tel
ler says today that he does not intend 20 make
any reply except IN 81 far as they relate 70 his
management Of the affairs Of the interior de-
parfment.
Nominations by the President.
The President to-day appointed William ~
Henry TO be marshal II The United States for
the district Of Vermont, Jefferson p. Kidder to
be associate justice OF the supreme court for
Dakota and benjamin T. Martin 10 be melter
and reiner Of the assay Office.
Death of an Interior Department officer.
DIR Richard Joseph, formerly of Marble
head, Mass, disbnrsing eflieer of the depart
meBt Of the interior, died Of heart disease this
morning.
Dorsey's Answer TO Idlley's Suit.
Ex-senator s. w. Dorsey has returned an
answer TO the suit Cf VIM. Lilley for $4,000
damages, alleged TO have been sustained by
him from a personal assault by Dorsey on
March 6lb last. The answer IS q simple aud
br ad denial OF LHiey'a allegafions aud express
sive oi the respondents willingness TO submit
the case TO jury.
Put on the Black List.
An order was issued 81 the Post Office De-
partment to-day, declaring that q. Lester, ali-
AZ E. Lester Of - Now Church St., New York,
was engaged III defrhuding the public by means
OF false representations and promises ard for
bidding the delivering TO him Of money orders
or registered packages,
The Cabinet Meeting.
The Cabinet meeting to-day vas DEVOTED
eolsly to the consideration OF the civil service
regulations. The session lasted nearly three
hours. Attorney General Brewster WAS not
present. The discussion was general but no
conclusion was reached.
Concerning Governmont Bonds.
The 12Oth call for bonds matuIed to-day.
The reGemptions under call, including prepaid
bonds, amount to about Sil, 100000 THE cx-
change OF 81 per cent. bonds Into 5 per cents
which WAS suspended during this month Of
April was resumed to-day. The amount Of
bonds surrendered for exchange today was
about 100000, which swells the amount Of
exchange to nearly S131 100000.
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Munlelpal nleetIons il Indlana.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 1.Mauieipal eleeliops
were held in this state today. At Yincennhs
the entire Democratic ticket Gas elected for
the first time In sst e.al years a Deli thia u o
Democratic ticket was elected by 8 large ina
iority. At Terrs Haute ho Republioass eleo-
cd tho Mayor aud the Democrats tho Citg
Council. At Greeneastle the Democrats
claim the entire ticket. At Greenfield tho
whole Republican ticket Is elected. At Ip-
gansport the Democrats elected their ticket.
At Mnnica the Independent ticket WAS elected
on local issues. AtKakomo the Democrats
elected the MAYOR and Marshal and the Repub-
icans the other officers. Az New Albany the
Independent candidates for Mayor and Clerk
were eli cted. The Democrats elected Tfeasur-
er. Marshal and two Counclmeu. The Re
public ms elected two CouDcilmen aud the H.
dependents one AT Columbus tho entire
Democratic ticket WAS elected. At Richmond
The Republicans @ere successful.
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SPORTING.
Horsos VS.. bicycles.

BosroN, ,HMay THE six days race ten hours
n day between Charles Leroy riding horses and
John S. Prince and VIM. Woodside riding BIZ
cycles during alternate hours was continued at
the Casino today and evening. AT 10 30, the
day contest showed shore Of 303 miles for
the horses aud 3t2 for the bicycles At tho
fourth hour today Leroy fell and dlaocated
his shoulder. Francis Nj. Ware took his place.
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MEXICO.

Arrival Of Senator Edmunds and Party.
GUAYMAs, May 1.-Vice-P President Edmunds
wife and daughter, Miss Arthur, niece Of the
President, and party Of ladies and gentlemen
from the East arrived here yesterday. The
Vice President made an excursion around the
harbor. ghe Mexican authorities will call up
on him today.
Election Of Governor of Sonora.
HERMosILLo, May 1.--Don Louis Torres has
been elected Governor OF Sonora.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
a woman Rohpea OF a Large sun1.

a Woman Robbed OF Large sum-
NEWMARKET JUNCTION, May 1.--Aun M
Wiggin, who keeps the Elm House in South
Newmarket, was robbed last night OF S1l50 In
money. A closet ia the room where she slept
was broken open with an iron poker and a
small trunk, which contained her ral1abiee,
the thief leaving two four per cent $1,000 Uni
ted States bonds, twelve shares OF Boston anh
Maine railroad stock, aud pocket book with
about 500 in IL; also forty silver dollars and
some gold Coin and Miss Virgins silver spoons
and forks, which we're marked. The eleven
hundred and fifty dollars wers in an envelope,
and the rest must have been overlooked. SheS-
fff Kent is here working on the case but has lit
tie hopes of success, for reasons which he de-
eiines to explain at present. Among this mon
ey were some $50 bills.
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California Mining stocks.
yyarertown Cnttle rTarhet.
By TelegrAph.)

WATERIoWS, May 1.-Irade dull At decline Of
"a since last week.
Market Beef-Extra at s 1898 20; Inrsi quality
at 50dS so. second quality st 25d7 90; thirc
quality at 25d5 90 receipts of Cattle $40 head.
Mich Cows and Calves at S20a48c: FarroW Cows
S1SaS33; fancy S50a $50; Yearlngs at Sl2d s21s
two ars old S15GS36; three years S25G S44.
Swine-Receipts 8, 500 head; Western fat Swine.
hve.7 "a 681ac Northern dressed hogs 91a G101zc-
Sheep and Lamhs-receipts 316O. Sales OF Sheep
in lots at o045 90 eachy extra 8 1896 75 each.
Lambs at 69Sc p fb; Veal Ca yes Sa5As.
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MINoR TELEGRAMs.

A bill reducing pilotage fees in the barber
OF New York passed the assembly yesterday.
Rev. George Henry Conner, dean Of Wind
Dor, England, is dead.
A prize fight occurred at Lake, ILL.,. on Sun
day between John Kelly, a New York braiser,
and one Rodney, alias, Cunningham, bar
tender and Alderman OF Appleton, in which
the latter had his skull fractured, and it is be-
lieved will die
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A DISHONEST CLERK.

How he Managed TO Enjoy Himself on
Salary OF 81 a Week
BosroN, May 1.-william &. JONES' is years
old, residing in bingham, and employed as
salesman by the hardware firm OF Bigeow,
KFaus Il Co., Of this city, was arrested to-day
charged with stealing from the flrm HIS sal
AIRY was four dollars q week, out OF which he
paid railroad fare daily between Boston and
bingham, besides paying for meals Ia the city
and indulging In various luxures. This morn.
ing the officers went 10 bingham and searched
young Jones house. where hardware worth be-
tween $500 and $500 was found. Later Jones
was arrested in Boston and on him found a
large amount Of property he intended to dis.
pose of during the afternoon. His peculations
have been going on over year and arc sup
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THE PUBLIC DEBT.
a Reduction or Less than Three Millions
in April.

Reduction or Less than Three Millions
in April.
WARRINGTON, May 1.-The debt statement
issnod to-day shows the decrease Of the public
debt during the month OF April 70 be s., ,s5i.-
4026 cash in the Treasury, S3l9, 15a, ,40l .35;
gold certificates, SSi 1888 GO, silver certificates
SS0.7Ti ,33i certificates OF deposit outstanding,
St0,3o5, 600; refunding certificates, S36S $50;
legal tenders outstanding, S3i6 6Sl 01G; frac.
tional currencyl outstanding, 81, ,00S, ,973 81.
Total reduction for ten months of fiscal year,
S1l4S34 5T5 81. Payments by warrant-The
payments made from the Treasury by warrants
during the month OF April, 1888, we're as fol-
lows Gents omitted):-0n account Of civil and
miscellaneous, S5,S74,7S3; war, 50 T0i $40;
many, 81, ,053 T0S; interior, Indians, S237 S4S;
9S7
The above does not include payments made
on account Of the interest or principal OF the
public debt Of the United States.
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Alleeed Abuso Of palners.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., May 1.-Startling
disclosures have been made by an inyestiea-
tion into the conduct Of the keeper Of the poor
OF East Brunswick township. II is alleged
that The paupers arc given barely enough food
to sustain life; kept without FIRE, and are in
the most deplerable condition A local paper
publishes an account OF visit by its reporter
to the inBttutlon, which states that tho sick
through the roof and without comfortable
covering.
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Farnlne 10 tne Northwegt.

Sr. PAUL, May 1.-The Tribune publishes
an interview with s. G. McGill, Superintend-
ent Of Elevators on the Northern Pacific road,
saying that seeding IN the Red river valley and
throughout Northern Minnesota and Dakota is
considerably IN advance Of last year, and ig
being pushed rapidly. II the present. favorable
weather continues the area Of wheat sown IN
these sections viii be very much larger than
last year
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BY TELEGRAPH.
METEOROLOGICAL

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTV-Toun
HOURS.
WAR DEPT 0FF1oR CHRF SIGNAL
OFFICER Washington, D. U.
May 2, ] A. M.
For New England
Fair weather followed in the south portion
by local rains, southerly shifting TO northeast
erly winds, stationary temperature and pros
sure.
spRciAL HuLLRrIN
A storm of considerable energy is moving
in a northeasterly direction and is central near
the North Carolina coast Northeasierly
prevail in the Middle and South Atlantic
States aud extreme Northwest. Elsewhere
they ara mostly light southery. General
rains have fallen Ia the Soath Atlantic States
aud occasional rain in the upper Lake region
and Northwest The temperature has fallen
slightly IN the South Atlantic States. ELSE
whore there has beeen general rise.
Local rains are indicated on Thursday Ia
Tennessee, Ohio valley and Middle States.