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The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
A SET OF coLoRs.
The Sinful Game that was Tried Upon
Senator Vest

The Sinful Game that was Tried Upon
Senator Vest.
WASHINGTON, April 2.--Senator Vest of
Missouri has been selected lately by New
York sharpers as the victim Of an attempt at
swindling, which. though old as bunko, seems
TO have been new here, and, IL Is whispered,
has been successfully practiced upon certain
members of Congress whose bump OF vanity Is
greater than their organ OF discretion and
worldly knowledge. About week ago the
Senator, who is one OF the most smiable, as be
is one Of the ablest and purest men in Congress,
received 10 ter, beautiful as 10 manuscript
aud diction, in which a romantic story was told
Of a schooner that had been fitted out for the
Life-saving Service. Two Of the vessels pre-
decessors had been named for eminent men,
aud bad been wrecked under circumstances
and in places which were detailed In graphic
language. In casting about for name for the
new craft, now about ready for sea, the Eve
owners, several of them Democrats, had
agreed upon Senator Vest as a man whose
name, owing to his being "a Christian states.-
man and in possession OF other qualifications
usually admired by owners of liie-saving
vessels, would lend character to the new craft
Would Senator Vest allow his name to 20 upon
tho stern and streamer Of the noble crafi2
Dowa toward the end the Senator was told
that II was usual in such cases for the iudivi-
dnal who was to be hoDored 10 present the
vessel with her virgin colors, a complete out
ft, TO cost not more than S75. The writer
would not mention this TO the Senator but for
the fact that there were four other owners, and
the further fact that the Senator, not belong.
ing to the coast, might not be aware Of the
rule dictated by custom and courtesy. The
writer added that he was Kentuckian hut
that his wife was Baltimore woman, and
knew some OF Mrs. Vests relatives. He hoped
that, il in New York Senator Vest would call
personally at an address which he gave.
The Senator showed the letter to his wife.
and she was enthusiastic about the matter
She saw Ia imagination the Vest daring the
sea and storm in the noble work OF life-saving
She, in fact, offered to give the S75 from her
pin money. NO said the Senator. Joe
Hickey is at the Gisey House, anc know OF
nobody better calculated by nature and educa.
ton TO attend 20 the matter I'll send him the
letter" So Joe was instructed TO sift the
matter TO tho bottom His first move was TO
call on 'the Captain and his Baltimore bride
at the street and number designated. He
found q hoytl, inhabited by washerwoman
and her progeny, aud narrowly escaped being
rotten-eeged as an ''excise man" Tho gues-
ton is how many members OF the late Con-
gress have bitten at this seyenty-fvo-dollar
bait2
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
MICHIGAN.

DETROIT, April 2--An election was held in
this city today for two Supreme Court judges
and two regents Of State University The
Democrats and Greenbackers united on a fus-
ion ticket, dividing the candidates equally be-
tween them. Returns indicate a reduced vote
as compared with the fall election. The result
cannot he definitely stated tonight, but it seems
probable that j. w. Champlin (fusion), aud
Tbos. O'Brien, (Rep) have been elected
judges, with the same division of regents An
election for six members of the board OF eduea-
tion resulted in the election OF the straight
Democratic ticket with msjorites ranging
from 100 10 500.
EAST SAGINAW, April 2.-The Democrats
today elected a Mayor and five Of the Alder
men.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
To the Directors of the Maine
steamship COMPANY.

fEtHE undersigned Stockholders of said Corpora.
Il ton whose aggregate Stock amounts 10 not less
than fifteen per cent of the Capital Stock of said
Corporation actually paid in, request you to call
Especial meeting of said Corporation be held at
the offiee Of the Company in Portland, Maine. on
tne tenth lo) day of April A. D. 1883, at ten q o.
O'Clock A. NJ for the following purposes, namely:
lst-To re iuce the par va ue of the shares of the
Capital Stock of said Corporation, such amount as
AZ y, may veterinine as provided IN the
porations approved Feby. 8, A. D., 1878.
2nd,-To authorize the issue of additional Stcck
ot M me reduced par value to such an amount the
Stoesholders may ceteIlnine, in accordance with
the provisions of said Act
Portland, Maine, March 26. A. d 1883.
Geo. 5, Hunt, h. NJ. Richardson. VIM. Wood for
W. R. Wood Atty, w. r, Wood, III. A. Blanchard
J: b ceyle john Englis Son, 9. NJ. Bailey, IL j.
Libby, Mark r. Emery, Henry Fox.
To Henry Fox, Clerk of the Maine Steam Shin Com
pany.
accordance with the above request Of certain
Il Stockho Gers of the Maine team Ship Conpa-
ny, dated March rs, A. p, 1888 YOU are directed
20 call meeting Of the Corporation therein re.
ques ed.
Portland, March &c, A. D.. 1883.
JOHN ENGLIs,
MARK p. EMERY,
X. NJ. RICHARDSON.
JNo. MARSHALL BROWN,
j. B. COYLE
IL. j. LIBBY.
c. NJ. BAriEY.
Directors of Maine Steam ship Company.
TO the Stockholders Of the Aaiae Steamship Coapa-
ny
pURSUANT to the foregoing request of certain
y Stockholders and the foregoing order of the
Directors Of the Maine Steam Snip Company, each
dated March 16, A. D., lSS3, Henry Fox, Clerk
OF said Corporation hereby call meeti' of said
Corporation to be he at th- Office If said CORPORA
tion at Portland, State of Maine on the tenth aCn
Gay OF April, ID. 1883, at ten o) O'Clock in the
forenoon, to consider and act upon the following
propositions, viz:
lst,-To rednee the par value of the Shares of the
capital Stock of said Corporation, such amount as
the Stoekho dels may determine provided in the
Act 10 authorize -edU cton of Capt. al Stock of Cor
porations. app owed Feby 2, A. D. 1888.
2nd,-Io authorize the issue of additional Stock
OF the reduced par value, such an amount as the
Stock holders may determine ia accordance with
the provisions of said Aet.
Portland, Maine, March 26, A. d. 1888.
HENRY FOX,
ap3dtd Clerk of Maine Steam ship Company.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
MARINE NEWS.
The Logs of the Ashnalnt.

WASHINGTON, April "Details of the loss Of
the gunboat Ashuelot have been received from
Admiral Clitx. She left Annoy Feb. 18th. On
the 18th she struck rock off Lanrocks, sink
ing in twelve minutes, and both officers and
men lost all their effects. A court of inquiry
was held on board the frigate Richmond. The
wreck now lies in an upright position in about
IL fathoms of water, with nothing showing but
her topmasts Work cannot be begun on her
before April or May, after the change Of the
monsoon. Lieut.. Mahan and five men from
Richmond were detailed to remain in the
ne.ghborhood of the wreck and protect it from
piilage
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
CoNNEcTroUr.

HARTFORD, April 2.--In the election to-day
citizens ticket nominated by the Republicans
was elected over the regular Democratic ticket.
JOHN A.. Higgins, CITY Clerk, and John T. re-
ticket5. JHarieS q. czFssfg5 LrUasuref, and
Thos LangdoD, Marshal, both Republicans,
were elected over George Nevers and w. p.
Chamnerlin, regular Democratic nominees, by
majurities OF 26S for Strong over Nevers and
2:}S for Bsngdon over Chamberlin. The Board
Of Aldermen will stand 10 Republicans 10 6
Democrats, and the Council Board is Republ-
cans to IA Democrats. The Republicans made
mp union ticket for city officers rnd aenomi-
mated the present officers, two Democrats aud
two Republicans. The Democratic caucus re-
fused TO support the two Republican officials,
but they were elected.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
WASHINGTON
The Presidess Postpones Going to
Florida

The President Postpones Going to
Florida.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The President this
morning said his plans for leaving Washing
ton tomorrow had been somewhat disarranged
and that he will probably not start for Florida
for several days. It is surmised from this re-
mark that the President has been advised by
Attorney General Brewster that the appoint
ment of a successor 10 Postmaster General Howe
must be made within ten days from the lat
ter's death, and that President Arthur delays
his departure in order TO determine who shall
fill the vacancy.
Beginning Their New Duties.
Treasurer Wyman and Assistant Treasurer
Graves formally entered upon the discharge
of their new duties this morning.
Secretary Folger Gaining Rapidly.
Secretary Folgeris gaining in health and
strength every day.
An Eccentric Clergyman.
Doctor Blanchard of Illinois, president Of
Wheaton College, whose mission in life is to
destroy secret societies, and who created an ex-
element during funeral here yesterday by
attacking secret societies, of which the de-
ceased was a member, announces himself as
an anti-Masonic candidate for President in
1884, but intimates that he may Withdraw In
favor OF ex-senator Pomeroy.
An Economical Operation.
The international revenue bureau has on
hand about $50 100000, face value, In stamps,
which will be useless under the new tax law
In order to save the expense of making a new
stock the Commissioner has decided to print
the new values upon the face Of the old
stamps, and the work Of restamping has now
begun This IS done with hand stamp, and
has to be done with much care, 81 the stamps
are charged TO the Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue at their face value.
Civil Service Reform Rules.
The President has asked the Civil Service
Commissioners to visit New YORK to inspect
the post Office and custom house there before
submitting the rules to him. IL is not certain
that the President now considers these model
offices, but Commissioner Eaton has said-that
it was his intention to make them such. The
rules will not be submitted to the President
until after his return. The women clerks are
quite enthusiastic, as they are advised that
under proper construction of the civil ser.
vice act there can be no distinction IN rex In
recommendations for admissions or promotion.
There was recently test of large number Of
women clerks here. The questions OF the
former civil service board being used, COM
petent examiner said that the commissioners
will be obliged to pass every one Of these fe-
male clerks
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

The salaries Of the city officers were fixed
follows;

The salary of the second clerk in the trea,-
urer's Office was reported on by the commit
as 800, an Increase of $50 per year
Alderman Gould moved that the salary of
this clerk be fixed at the same amount as it
was last year, ard it was so done by vote Of
4toS.
Tho salaries Of the deputy marshals were
also increased from $3.50 to $s25, but on motion
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Chicago Live s.eek rrnrkef.

tBy Telegraph)
CHICAGO; April Hogs Receipts 5000 head:
shipments 100 head; &c higher; mixed 2Oa7 10.
heavy at o59S 10; light at 25G7 75:skins oe
97O0. W
Cattle-Reeeipts 5000 heac; shipments 1000:
market opened 10 higher but closed weak; good to
choice shipping SOo6 so; stockers and feeders At
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
NEW HAMPSHIRE
A SO, 600 Fire at Concord.

a 9IO,OOO III Q E1V Nt7llNO4 u
CONCORD, April "a portion Of the Porter
Blanchard Sons churn manufactory, located
at the north end OF the city, wassdestroyed by
fire early his morning. Their loss will proba-
bly, reach $s000 upon which there is $4,000 in
snfAnce: The buildings were ownedsby. Meade,
Mason & Co, their logs tslDg froai.s $1,000 to
1900; uninsured,
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Milsx Farm, for Sail.

EOuR miles from Portland, ITO acres, best soil
oarns, all IN per eet repair wells of pure water
good orchard, 200 900 large pine timber full view
depot. Change of business the cause for selling
One-half on mortgage.
sp3eod2ws Iso Middle street
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
THE DOMINION.
st. Johns Mavor.

pL JOINTS MhyOr.
ST. JoHS, N. b., April 2.-Shadrck Hally
was elected Mayor Of this city to-day.
leo In Nova Scotia Harbors.
HALIFAx, N. s., April - Telegrams from
Parisboro says the ice Ia tho river is heavier
than 1t has been for several years, and ali ves-
sels in port have received more or less damage
The True and j. Hbbard have both fallen.
Several loaded vessels are waiting for the ice
to move. Cow Bay, O. B., is now open.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
A Big Fail,,re.

TOLEDO, April 2.-The banking house OF @.
II. Coy " Co. formerly the Commercial Ma
tional Bank, Of tbis city, made an assignment
today. Liabilities are stated to be Sieo GOO.
assets abUnt the same.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
coNNEcTICUT.

HARDFoRD, April 2.--John l.. Vessels tRep)
was elected Mayor OF Bridgeport today. The
Republicans also elected city clerk and ma
jority of town officers The Democrats elect
city and town treasurer and collector.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
FInRInA

JACKSONVILLE. April 2--At the city election
| today the straight Democratic ticket was elect
| ed 800 majority.
AT Fernandina two tickets were In the field,
both Republican,. Haley, anti-eustom house
| candidate, was elected Mayor
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
PRICE THREE CENTS.
New YorL-s,ocE and Money MARKET

NEW YORK, April I.-Money On call loaned m
ao, ~ IN "a the morning to 20: in last hour dropped
W W = ana @ eosed offered at IL; prime ercantile pa
pel as S9%e,il12. Exchange trm at 4.81A for long
ana anu 4io414 Tor short. Governments are Irregular
state bonds neglected. Railroad bonds without
Ihe M transactions @ at the Stock Exchange aggrsgat
= inc following are to-day's closing quotations or
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
DAKOTA

BISMARCK. April . AT the city election to.
day the eitizens candidate was elected Mayor
The entire citizens ticket was elected except
ing an alderman in the first ward
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
LABOR TROUBLES.

Chicago Bricklayers on Strike.
CHICAGO, April 2--BetweeD 1000 and 5000
bricklayers went on strike this morning for
81 per day. Work on all the principal build
iugs is gtopped
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
The Jeannette Expedition.

Lieut. Danenhower Of the Jeanette expedl-
ton was today granted leave Of absence for
year. He has not fully recovered his eysight
nor regained his former health. He has only
waited until the return Of the last seaman from
the Arctic regions 10 testify 70 apply for the
leave Of Absence which he today received The
seamen SATURDAY. all testified enthusiastically
in Danehower's favor, and The only interesting
thing about the Jeanette investigation uow is
why it should be any iouGer continued. The
Survivors Of the expedition have.sll been heard
aud If any one of them knew anything OF the
mistakes or faults on the part Of their coui-
rnander they have decided to withhold it.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
INDIANA

EVANSVILLE, ind, April 2.--The indica.
| tions are that the whole Democratic city ticket
rnd four and perhaps five out OF seven council.
men are elected.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

PREsERvE AND NOT DEsTzOY is
SOUND MOTTO IN MEDICATION AS IL
SIAIESMANSHIP, AND DURING THIS COLL
WEATHER.. NOTHING so PRESERVES AMI
hEErS IN PERFECT ORDER tn +. FUNCTION s
OF IHE BODY 4 A TEASPOONFUI. OF TIA R-
RANTS sEETZ ar RAPEBEEJlT.T TAKEN
BREAKFAST.
fcb15 ni1w
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
small Farm forS.Ia

Ma pleasant village in Deering 2 miles from
Portiand, in ia A view of the city 20 acres land
good soil, story house and barn, large orchard
near school. Sold to close an estate Apply TO W
Ii. WALDR0N, $50 Middle street. ap3eod3w
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
IOWA.

KEoRuK, April 2-The Republicans in the
city election today elected Mayor Assessor
and i've out of six Councilmen. Democrats
elected Recorder aud one Alderman.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

A fire which originated in tba picker room
ia the mill of the Glastonburg Manufacturing
company, at South Glastonbury, Conn. yester-
day, destroyed the ell part of the buildine con-
tanning the picker and iapper rooms. All ire
machine shops stock, etc, in the main build
by water. A. Bacher of New York is the pro-
prietor of the mill. Loss is estimated ct s25O0O
to $4,000 amount of insurance cannot be as
certained
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
THE SPRING ELECTIONS.
Varying Results from Differen
Localities.
But the Returns as Rule are Fayora.
BILE to the Republicans.
VERMONT.

OF the new Board OF Aldermen today, 100, un-
successful ballots were taken for President.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
FIRES.


CONCORD, April The dwelling house and
barn OF George Batchelder Of Bow Mills were
burned Saturday night. Estimated loss $500;
probably insured
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
The Postmaster General.

The opinions Of the Attorney General OH the
subject Of the Presidents power In regard to
Fl fling the vacancy IN the post office depart
ment is in effect that the President can make
one temporary designation foe 10 days only;
but the Attorney General further holds how
ever that the first assistant postmaster general,
eau lawfully act as postmaster general for 10
days without such designation, by this con-
struction Of law the President is allowed 20
days from date OF the creation Of the vacancy
Florida and it is stated at tho White House
that no appointment will be made until after
his return.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
SPORTING.
Tne Great BillIard Game.

-Ho uTsHL BlIlhrd tdne'
CHICAGO, April 2'-Morris defeated Wallace
IA billiard THIS aiteruoou 600 to $50. Morrl
average was 10 2a-57, Wallace average was
2057
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

The following quotations OF stocks are reported
and corrected daily by woodbury. S Moulton, ,corner
of Middle and Exchange streets.
NEW YORK STOCKS,
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Earopean Markets.

(By Ielegr2ph
I.rvERPoou. April 1-t2.8u z. M.-Cotton market
aat and irregular; uplands 9-16d; Orleans sad.
sales 5000 bales speculation and export 1900 hnlssj
futures quiet,
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

ChicagS Grain Quotations.
PORTLAND, April /.
The following quotations of Grain were received
by telegraph to day by Bigelow y Co., l57 Com
merciul street Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
TELEGRAPH.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENry-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFlcR CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. Q.
April 5, A. NJ
For New England,
Slightly warmer, fair weather, southerly to
westerly winds, stationary or lower tempera-
ture.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
Akain continues in northern and central Cali
iornia, Oregon and Washington Territory.
Local rains are reported from the South Attain
TIC States, Ohio valley and VIRGINIA, and light
snow from northern Minnesota and upper
Missouri valley. Cool northerly winds contin-
ue IN the Southern States, and slightly warm
or south TO west winds prevail in the
Northeast. In the Northwest generally clear
weather prevails tonight in New England
Lake region and Cult States, Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
,i7il Service Reform Rules.
supreme conrt Notlce.

The Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court, an
nounced to the bar this afternoon that the I'M
tied States Supreme Court would discontinue
the hearing Of arguments April 9th and would
adjourn for the term May Z.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
ror,lnnl nnIl, l,rc.u s,orh r.i.,

Corrected by WOODBURY. & MoUIroN. Investne,
Bankers Oor. Middle ana Exchange Streets.
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TIE SPEARiERSEAIP CANVASS
hut Few New Arrivals.
THE CANDIDATES HEADQUARTERS

Since yesterday less than dozen members of
Congress- all tod have arrived In the city. Hence,
1T is plain to be that there is not activity
yet in the Speakership contest. Mr.. Springer. Of
Illinois, came in this morning and quartered
himself at the National A STAR reporter
made several Intellectual attempts to see him.
The Illinois candidate was traced to his
| room but could not be interviewed. He
was dressing, so the word came forth, and would
| not be visible until 'thiS evening" Mr. Springers
candidacy is not regarded by the public generally
including the members Of Congress now here as
anything very serious, but he may have grounds
for his Face that others are not aware Of Mr. Nor
rison of Illinois, one OF the strongest of the
delegation, IS openly claimed for Carlisle 1t is said
he pledged himself to Carlisle before Springer en-
tered the race. Mr.. Springer may have some
chance as dark horse, but at present even that
prospect Is very remote.
THE FIGHT NOT YET BEGUN.
Mr.. Randall did not arrive to-day. He is not ex-
pected now until Monday, when his headquarters
at the Ebbitt will be opened. He will personally
same parors at the Ebbitt that Speaker Keller oc-
cupied in his canvass Mr.. Carlisles parlors at the
Metropolitan will also be opened Monday morning
The fact is that the canvass is scarcely regarded
seriously begun here yet BY the middle OF next
week the most truSty workers OF the several cand-
dates Will all be here, and then things will begin to
Stir.
GENERAL LIE FEvRE'S FIGHT
STAR reporter saw Gen. LIE Fevre to-day and
asked for his views on the Speakership. sOh," said
he, ''Tve got one fight on hand and that is suffi-
cient just now. am here In the interest Of my Old
friend and companion Leedom for sergeant-at-arms
He Will have the votes OF three -fOurthS OF the Ohio
democratic delegation and OF nine-tenths of the
caucus. AS to the Speakership have nothing to
say yet"
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The NECe:eOca Lard EaiItsre.
STlT INNCINING ,l I'm I'D

MILWAUKEE,, WIS, Nov summons he's been
HE'D In the sheriff Office hy Daniel WrllS IT. fn a
sui tocompe Nj MCtieoch 10 account for money In
VOWED In the settlement O1 tlIe celebrated NcGcuch
lard failure few months since No paner5 have
been filed by Welsbut NcGeo his friends InderSl and
The nature of the charges to bc made, which, IL Is
SAID, VIII bc 10 the effect that Mr!lS has plId "A
greater sum than his share toward the ~tftlement
aud they make reply that Ic(ae0lh nllI innlc-
dittcly bring suit against NcllS ia rrtun alleging
that greater sum was psl 10y Mc,iCoch. and
asking that the settlement already made be an
nuiled and the whole case reopened. The amount
involved Is 81 500 600
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EEOHiFS NEnftri t.IinrC.

GRAND RAPIDS, NICH., Nov. ia special DIS
patch from South Haven 10 the De7tocJlt saws the
bodies OF john Kingston, Mate John Bablitt
steward Charles kuril~, or Philadelphia, and
Charles Smith, Of Chicago, deck haibls. were
washed ashore yesterday al an0on 10 miles north
of South Haven. Tie books and papers of the
AkCley IN wooden case also came asllurc.
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The Stevens School Building.

CONFLICTING STATEMENTS As TO ITS SAFETY.
Published statements in relation to the condition
Of the Stevens school building, 22d street, are
thought by the District authorities to be somewhat
exaggerated. The inspector OF buildings is walt
ing to get the report Of the last meeting of the
school board when he Will make an Official report
as to the condition OF that building, covering all
that has been said by Mr.. Brooks He states that
after Mr. Brooks letter was received by him Mr.
Brooks called upon him in his Office and stated that
he wanted the front steps strengthened. as they
were weak from rot, but he did not want them re-
newed, as they wanted to get new school build
ing on that site, and by having them rebuilt it
might operate against procuring new school
building. Mr.. EntwiSle states that he knows per-
fectly well the condition of the house, and, aside
from the front steps, the condition is very little
changed from what 1t was five years ago.
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The Frcnch-ChincSc Gucs,icu.

fNOfNSFD MEDIATION or GNi,AT BNITtTN.
loNnoN, Nov. I.-The Nurnii,g Post learns that
the government OF China having manifested a read
inrSS 10 accept English mediation upon the uurS-
tons al Issue with France. VI. Ferry prime minis
ter and acting miuistcr OF luIpgn affairs of France
mas notified VI. NaddingtOn. tne French aInhaSSl-
don 10 England. oi his Intention To taior1n him
shortly OF THE conditions upon which France VIII
be disposed 10 accept mediation.