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The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
THE STAR ROUTES
All The Counsel for Defence to Speak
Mr.. Wilson Leads Off

All The Counsel for Defence to Speak
Mr.. Wilson Leads Off
WASHINGTON, May 9.--When the Star route
trial was resumed this morning, some debate
occurred In regard to the method OF submit
ting prayers, and II was decided that they
might be presented to the court at the conclu-
sien Of arguments.
Mr.. Merrick desired TO be informed how
long the defence wonld argue.
Davdge rather brusquely. answered that
they would go on and stop when they thought
they had said enough.
Mr. Merrick resented this remark and de-
clared that II was almost ungentlemanly.
Dayidge said that at any rate, none OF the
counsel Ion the defence would speak for more
than one week (referring to Messrs. Bliss and
Kerr
The court said--"Then | will hold you to
that promise
Mr.. Wilson then began the closing argument
Tor the defence. According to present ar
rangement he will be followed by Messrs.
Carpenter, Williams, Henkle, Davidge, ,Chand-
Ter and Ingersoll In the order named.
Mr.. Wilson described the method OF award
Ing the Star route contracts and asked II the
lury had heard a particle OF evidence TO show
that Gen. Brady had the slightest knowledge
at the time OF letting that other defendants
had anything to do with the routes. Speaking
OF Vale, Wilson said the prosecution seemed
10 think that II man did decent, generous
thing, II he helped his fellow men he must
nave Deen Influenced Dy base, Interested mo-
tiges. Vaile had helped Minor when he could
have combined with the other contractsor to
crush him and 10 secure his contracts. OF
BRADY, Wilson said that he would venture TO
say that nine hundred and ninety-nine out OF
one thousand business men would have done
just as he did II they had been In his place.
Tho breach between Dorsey and Vale was
dwelt upon aud Wilson said that Vale could
justly have told Dorsey that he had been
forced 10 protect himself by filing sub-con-
tracts. Still Dorsey was aggrieyed because his
interest had not been protected and when he
came out OF the Senate he arranged with
others 10 divide up the routes. The statutes
defining conspiracies were read and COM
mented upon ana 1t was pointed out that the
parties 70 a conspiracy must agree in some way
to carry out its object. 1t was for the govern
ment TO prove defendants did conspire and did
commit an avert act 1t would be Of no avail
TO prove many overt acts without proofs Of con-
spiracy.
AT this point in Wilson's address the court
adjourned
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
important FISHERIES REGULATIONS

The Treasury Department issued on the 18th
ult. very important circular to collectors of
customs and others" which substitutes for srti-
cles 7SS 10 TAG, inclusive, of the General Regu-
lations OF 1874, relating t, the withdrawal OF
salt for use in curing fish under sec. S022 of H.
s., new articles, greatly simplifying the bond
ing and withdrawal OF salt and doing
away with nearly all the unnecessary restric
tions which have heretofore hampered this
growing industry of our people.
In the first place they abolish the distinction
between salt used on board vessels and on
shore, the withdrawal, entry and bond being
given now simply for salt used in curing fish
taken by licensed vessels. A salt merchant
can now withdraw 800 hogsheads OF salt, or
any less quantity, for use in curing fish and
supply it directly to vessels to use ON board or
packers to use on shore, in any quantities de-
sired without additional bond being given or
withdrawal entry made. This allows fishing
vessel or packer to obtain salt as other outfits
without necessity Of going TO Custom House
on each lot that he needs and will save three
fourths the expense, trouble and annoyance
heretofore existing. These bonds will
be cancelled on or before the first Of
January succeeding withdrawal. by affidavit
Of principal in bond, and of those using the
salt in curing fish. Article TAG of the New
Regulations provides for combined entry for
warehouse and for immediate withdrawal OF
salt for curing fish, without sending same to
bonded warehouse or giving warehouse bond.
This entry will avoid the necessity Of warehouses
and storekeepersnt places remote from custom
houses where not needed for other purposes.
and thus enable smaller places TO carry on the
fisheries and get the benefit Of the remission of
duties without the unnecessary machinery
heretofore required.
Under these regulations the fishing business
will get new impetus, and three-fourths OF
the labor, technicalities and expenses attend
ing withdrawal and bonding Of salt be saved to
the fishermen without detriment to the gov
ernment.
The new tariff act OF March Sd, which goes
Into effect July 1st, RENTS duties on salt used
in curing fish on the shores OF the navigable
waters of the United States, and thus gives
free salt TO boat and other shore fishermen.
These changes of the Fisheries Regulations
have been made In. pursuance of the recon-
mendations of Hon. L. II. Simonton, Special
Agent OF the Treasury Department, who was
detailed by Secretary Folger to examine the
practical operation of the Fisheries Regula-
tions TO learn what restrictions and require
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
A REIGN OF TERROR.
Dodge City, Kansas, In the Hands of Des-
peradoes.

Dodge City, Kansas, In the Hands OF Des-
peradoes,
KANsAL Cry, Mo-, May 9.--For the past
ten days startling state of affairs has existed
at Dodge City, Kansas. Several promi-
nent Kansas City attorneys left today
for Topeka TO petition Gov. Click TO
place the town under martial law. Tho diff
Guilty is the culmination of along-standing feud
between two elements in that place. 1t is one
OF few points in Kansas where saloons are
run openly and gambling is legitimate. 1t Is
the headquarters of the cow boys and cattle-
men of the vicinity. Before the last city eec-
tion the Mayor was man named Webster,
proprietor OF o "dive" half saloon and half
gambling house and variety hall. He was the
representative OF the lower element of the
sporting fraternity. The head of the other fac
tion was w. III. Harris. This element was
more peaceable, but there was a bitter feeling
between the two. At the election for Mayor
Harris was beaten and Degue, Webster's can
didate, practically kelected, and since !then 1t
has been conceded that Harris would be driven
out OF the place. About ten days agoa man
named Short, who is q partner OF Harris, and
police officer, had shooting affray, but
neither was hurt. Short was thrown into jail
although the evidence showed he was fired at
first. Later five gamblers were arrested and
lodged In jail That night vigilance commit
tee was formed with Tom Nixon, proprietor OF
one OF the most notorious dance houses in the
West, at its head. The crowd repaired TO the
jail and notified the prisoners that they must
leave town In the morning. Ia the meantime
the vigilants took possession OF the town.
Newspaper correspondents were notified that
they must not send kilograms A body OF
armed men watched the arrival OF each train
tosee there was no interference A lawyer from
Larned, who was sent for by one OF the prison
ers, was met by the yigilants, who leyelled
guns at his head and told him not to stop. The
next morning five gamblers were put on west
bound train and Short left for Kansas City,
where he now is. Dodge City Is now in the
hands of the vigilants and the situation is
more serious from the fact that the Mayor is
acting with them. 1t was no who notified the
prisoners they must leave town. Trains are
still watched and armed men guard the town
while a list OF others who will be ordered
away is being prepared.
Another dispatch says Dodge City is in the
hands OF desperadoes and tho lives and proper
ty of citizens are not safe. Serious trouble is
apprehended
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
SPORTING
The log Show Prizes.

10S Log OnOW FIlG6Ss
NEW York, May Q. The principal prizes In
the dog show are as follows
Champion rough coated St. Bernard dogs
Bonivard OF this city, orange tawny, 81 years
old and the winner of forty cups and prizes
took the first and only prizs awarded in this
class
Rough-coated ST. Bernard dogs-The first
prizs was taken by Caesar, 3 years old, of this
city; the second by Brave, a t,wny brindle, OF
Lynchbnrg, Va, and the third prize was given
to Monarque, dark tawny and white, of New
York.
For rough-coated St. Bernard bitches the
third prize was awarded 10 Una, q tawny and
white from Maiden, Mass.
Champion smooth-eoated St. Bernard dogs
First and only prize to Fdo, a tawny and
white, seven years old, from the Springhurst
Kennels, Black Rock, Conn. He was imported
from the hospice OF st. Bernard, Switzerland.
Smooth coated ST. Bernard dogs-The first
prize was awarded TO LoheHgriu, an orange,
tawney and white, from Toms River, N. j.,
and the third prize was given to Diogenes, a
tawney and white, 16 months old Of New York.
Smooth. coated st. Bernard bitches-Firs
prize, Baroness, tawney and white, Spring
hurst Kennels, Black ltock, Conn.
New foundlands. dogs or bitches First prize,
Mayor of Bingley. black, five years old, OF
Cheyenne, Wy. He is the winner of 30 prizes;
second prize, Neton, black, two years, from
Spuylen Duyvil, N Y.
Champion deerhounds--First prize. Lance,
fawn, 81 years old, entered by the Hillside Ken
mel, Lancaster, Mass.
Pointer puppies, dogs-First prize, Drake,
liver and white, IS months, from Guyniard,
Orange county, N. Y; second prize, Bramble,
lemon and white, Is months, from Hillside
Kennel, Lancaster, Mass.
Pointer puppies under twelve months-First
prize, Lady Whistle, lemon and white, Z
months, New York; second prize, Susan Jane,
lemon and white, months, Waterbury, Conn.
Boat Race at San Francisco.
SAN FRAScIEco, May "a three mile scull-
ing math here yesterday, was easily won by
Patterson. the California champion, defeating
Mcintire from the East. The watsr was rather
rough. Time 22.25.
Base Ball.
At Chicago-Detroits II, Chicagos 7.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
NEW YORK,
An Alleged Diamond Rohher

An Alleged Diamond Robber.
NEwYoRK, May 9.-Jadge Donohoe to-day
in the Supreme court granted writ OF habeas
corpus and certiorari In the case OF James III
Marriott, arrested on charge Of having brought
stolen property into the State. 1t is alleged
that he stole diamonds valued at $40 900 from
a Paris merchant and fled with them to this
country. The writ is returnable tomorrow.
American Tract Society.
At the 5Sth annual meeting of tho Ameri-
can Tract Society to-day 1t was reported that
the receipts OF the year had been 1894, ,066, ex-
penditures 1886, ,2S0. There have been pub
lished during the year SO new volumes and "a
tracts, card packets, &c. The whole number
OF volumes issued during the year was 1852 ,CC1
and of tracts 7,7o4,100. Five vice presidents
OF the society have died during the year-Wm.
Z. Dodge. Il. ID. Morgan, Robert L. Caruthers,
Frederick Marquard and X. l.. Stuart.
The annual election resulted in the re-elec-
tion of President VIM. Strong and other Off
GERS. Gen. Wager Swayne and Rev. L. w.
Bancroft, ID. D., were elected members OF the
executive committee.
Trunk Line Passenger Rates.
The joint execuiivejcommittee of the passen-
ger department of the trunk lines, continued
its session today. The subject of alloting per-
centage and differentlai rates was taken up
At the morning session plan for perceI-
tages which was proposed at the meeting yes
terday, was discussed and finally adopted The
changes made were not extensive and the new
schedule OF percentages which Western roads
will receive does not differ materially from
that which was in operation during the first
six months. AT the afternoon session the sub
ject of differential fares was discussed and it
was decided to make no change in fares from
the seaboard cities. The question OF the exten-
sion Of the differeGtial fare territory west of
Chicago and ST. Louis occupied the greater
part OF the session. This plan contemplates the
establishment Of additional differential fare
points along the Missouri Valley, including
Cheyenne, Council Bluffs and other cities. II
is thought that several days will be occupied
IN arranging these matters satisfactorily There
were no inharmonious elements In the meet
ing today and the changes agreed upon were
made without opposition.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
THE CARLTON MURDER.
Amero, the Suspected Murderer, Exam
ined at Digby, N. S.

Amero, the Suspected Murderer, EXAM
ined at Digby, N. S.
BosToN, May S.-A special from Dieby. N.
s., gives an account of the examination of
Roger Amero, charged With the murder Of
Mrs. Carlton at Watertown. Judge Sayery
first insisted that the witnesses brought from
Maine and Massachusetts, should be paid their
expenses and fees before he would hear the
case, saying they had been brought by force
and In ignorance OF the law. Amero became
quite flushed upon finding the man McElhany
and Miss Stowe, who saw the supposed muir
derer before aud after the murder was com
mitted Judge Savery said a warrant jssned
In the United States was not legal for the ar
rest OF man In the Provinces, but decided 20
admit the afiidavits. A message was received
from Lieut.. Gov. Archibald OF Nova Scotia,
asking the Minister of Justice that Amero be
held TO await papers from the States, There
was much exciting language in court between
opposing counsel. Mr.. MoElhanes, the rail-
road detective, identified Amero as the man
he met on the track walking TO Watertown
and who said he had job TO do there. Amero
laughed az the statement. He was finally sent
TO jail to allow counsel examination papers Ia
the case.
Mrs. Stowe, as soon as she heard Amero's
voice 10 the court room, shouted, That's the
man, know his voice" After court adjourned
Amer"'s mother assaulted Detective Wood on
the street with an umbrella.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
A HURRICANE.
The Severest Wind Storm Ever Felt In
the " Yornin0 Vallav.
baS5 baII.
At Chicago-Detroits II, Chicagos 4

The Severest Wind Storm Ever Felt In
the Wyoming Valley.
PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-A special from
Easton, Pa, says II is learned from passengers
that the hurricane ia Lehigh and Wyoming
valleys last evening was the severest ever
known in Eastern Pennsylvania. Between
Penn Haven aad HszeltoD trees in the woods
for distance OF 20Co feet were moved down
like grass The wind and rain beat SO hard
against the windows OF the cars that passeu-
gers had TO place the cushions OF seats against
them to keep them from being blown In An
engineer OF one train became frightened and TO
avoid wreck by falling trees reduced the
speed 10 coal train time. at Gould's siding
near Whitehaven, the engine of a passenger
train was struck by falling telegraph pole
and damaged. The same pole struck a passen.
ger car and made splinters OF its front. About
the same time tree fell and broke the win
dows on the right side, causing the passengers
to become much frightened. All this occurred
while the train was running at full speed A
short distance below train men had to move
two telegraph poles shat lay across the track
Near Rockport rock weighing at least thirty
tons rolled from the hill side and lodged on
the track. watchman saw IL in time TO stop
the trains going either way. Near Ssoney
Creek station the bodies Of four freight cars Ia
Lshigh valley train were raised from the
track while III motion and thrown on their
sides.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
THE HILL INVESTIGATION

Mr.. Murch Wants Clerk, Postage
Stamps and Telegraphic Privileges at
the Government Expense.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Secretary Folger, tc-
day, received letter from Mr. Murch re-
questing that he be allowed a confidential
clerk of his own selection to assist him in pre-
pairing his case for presentation to the com
mittee appointed TO investigate the affairs Of
the office of the supervising architect. He al
stamps and telegraphic privileges at the ex-
pense Of the Treasury Department. The Sec
retary informs MIR. Murch in reply that any
clerk in the department whom he might Sc
lect would be assigned 10 assist him provided
be could be spared from his present daties.
The President said be would sign all tele-
grams submitted TO him by Mr.. Murch pro
vided he thought them necessary to the inves-
tigation. but that he had no authority TO sup.
ply him postage stamps.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
STATE NEWS.
KENSrsKc COUNTY.

Twelve residents OF Augusta took Monday
nights Pullman for the West, viz; Alfred Bal
lard Charles Trask, Veranous Kimball and
his son Edward, and Mr.. Lawton.
The NJ. G. r. r. Company is to Immediately
build a new cotton house s1x2S feet and with
poets Il feet in height, on Bridge street oppc.
site the freight house at the fcot of Bridge
Hill in Augusta. The building is to be used
for the storing of cotton for the Edwards
Manufacturing Company. The frame has al
ready been procured and will probably ar
rive this week.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
SOUTH AMERICA.

Critical State of Affairs in Ecuador.
PANAMA, May 9.--National affairs in Ecna-
dor are critical. Business is suspended in
Gnyaquil and the streets are held by armed
troops. Cable communication Is not inter
fered with as both parties recognize the i'm.
portanee OF not molesting an American COM
pany.
Representatives OF the Ecuadorian govern.
ment, yesterday, entered the Bank of Ecuador
at Guayaquil and Notwithstanding the protests
OF consnls aud the captains OF italian and Brit
ish ships, broke apart the safes, robbing them
OF S320,C00 The rebels are close to the city.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
Fatally Injured BY a Failing wall

NEW HAVEN, May 8. "A FIRE occurred to-
night in the livery stable Of Rufus Smith, 384
Chapel street. After the fire had nearly been
extinguished the fremen of hose carriage
were ordered from wall on Centre street.
As they were going away the brick wall fell.
burying them under the debris. Augustus
Hylsnd and James II. Finnegan were 30 seri-
ously injured that it is thought they will die.
Captain Fred Catlin, j. Goodwin, Edward
Warren, David j. Shields, George B. Carter
and Lester jackson were more or less injured.
The injured mel were drawn out of the ruins
and taken to their homes. Loss $1,000; fully
insured; The FIRE is thought to be OF incendi-
arylorigiD.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
Trouble with the Milwaukee LIQUOR
Dealers.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, May 9-Mayor Stowell,
who has issued orders to close the saloons nj
midnight and that policemen shall not drink
liquor while on duty, has received threaten
ing letter In which It was declared that tho
saioon-keepers had decided to kill him If he
enforced the orders. The letter was signed
III. M" the initials OF III. Miller, of the firm
OF Miller & Holtz, prominent saloonkeeper,
who was refused license because he would
not promise to close at midnight lie declared
openly bis intention to violate the order. His
friends say the letter is trick OF his enemies
to get him into disrepute with the Mayor. Al
most all the saloon-keepers refuse to obey the
order and trouble is anticipated.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
MAINE.

Contract Awarded to a Maine Company.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The contract for fur
nishing $4,000 cubic feet of granite backing for
the new sWar, State and Navy Departments
building has been awarded 10 the Ellsworth
aud Blue Hill Granite Companies in Maine.
Body Found Near Bar Harbor.
BAR HARBoR, May 9.-The body of mid
dle-aged man was found floating in the sea
near Placentia Island and taken to Bar Har-
Dor yesterday. The name, w. McGraw. and
various figures in Iudia ink are printed upon
one of his arms.
Suicide in Saco.
BDpEFoRp. May 9-The body of an un.
known man about % years old was found in a
shed on Island wharf, Saeo, this morning.
with two pistol shots in the forehead. When
the body was rolled over revolver with TWO
chambers empty fell out of the pocket. Ia his
pocket were found two letters evidently writ
ten by himself. These letters explained tha
he was out of work and in poor health ana
that he had nothing to make life dear TO him
Some boys saw him in the position last even
ing at O'clock they thought he was drunk
and so left him alone. Ii is said the man 8
name is Charles Smith and that he is stran-
ger in these parts.
Steamer Launched at Bath.
BATH, May 9.-Charles B. Harrington to-
day launched steamer Islander, built for the
route from Augusta to Boothbay, and owned
by Captain Jason Collins of steamer Star of
the East and others ef Gardiner. Her dimen-
sions are: length 162 feet; breadth 10 feet;
depth six feet eight inches. Her machinery
comes from Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
THE DOMINION.
The Torpedo Scare at Hdlifax.


NEW YORK, May ga special dispatch from
Halifax, states that Gen. McDougai, COM
mander OF the British troops in Canada, has
not increased the guards at the barracks, but
an extra sentry has been placed over the
powder magazine In Point Pleasant Park. On
being questioned as to the exact character OF
the information contained In Sir John McDon-
AIDS letter, he replied that be would not give
it, but would say that tbs facts that had been
published ere substantially correct, the only
assertion Of which he had no knowledge being
one regarding the character OF the carSoos car
ried by the suspicious vessels which, ii is said
are now on the way TO Halifax from Boston.
A Murderer to Hang.
MONTREAL. May 9.-The Minister Of Justice
has declined to recommend the mitigation OF
the sentence OF the murderer Chabaie He
will be hanged az Arthabaskavile on Friday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10

ments were needless and to suggest simplif-
cation. Having had score of years Of expe-
rience as q customs officer among a fishing peo-
pie, Mr.. Simonton was peculiarly fitted for the
work assigned him, and has accomplished his
task SO successfully as to be entitled to great
credit with the Department and with those
engaged in this important industry of New
ENGLAND
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
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THE WORLD SOLD.

Purchased by Joseph Pulitzer OF st.
LOUIS for 100000.
New YORK, May 9--Mr. VIM. Henry Hurl-
but, President OF the Press Publishing Com
pany, completed to-day the transfer of the en-
tire property OF the World newspaper to .Jo-
seph Pulitzer, of the st. Louis Post-Despatch.
Mr. Hurlbut will announce this In the World
tomorrow morning, aud the first number of
the World under the editorial charge Of Pulii-
zer will be issued Friday morning II will
continue Democratic, but Pulitzer will extend
and mo odify its local features The price paid
by Mr.. Pulitzer is understood to be about $780,
Geo.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
WASHINGTON.

Salaries OF Fourth-ciass Postmasters.
II is estimated at the Post office department
that under the recent change in computing
commissions of fourth-class po3tInasters an ex-
penditGre OF about S6o0,c90 more than that
which would have been required under the old
law will be necessary 10 settle the accounts Of
fourth class offices up to October LIST, when the
two-cent postage law goes into operation.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-10
BY TELEGRAPH.

CHRONOLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENry-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. @.
May 10, l A. NJ.
For New England,
Increasing cloudiness, followed by cold rains,
winds shifting to warmer southerly, stationary
or lower pressure.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is highest is highest In At
ianeic Coast States, and is lowest in Iowa,
where storm of considerable energy is CEN
tral. General rains have fallen in the North
west, in the Lower Lake region. Northeast
erly winds prevail in the extreme Northwest.
Elsewhere they are mostly southerly. The
temperature has failed about 10 degrees in
Minnesota and Dakota, where cold wave is
moving slowly to the south and east and is
now central.
Local rains are indicated ON Friday in New
England, clearing weater in the Middle States
and Lower Lake region, and fair weather in
the Northwest, Upper Lake region, Tennessee
and Ohio valley.