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WASHINGTON.
The Jeanette Court Of Inquiry.

The Jeanette Court Of Inquiry.
WASHINGTON a pril 5.-The Jeanette court
Of inquiry convened this morning. The Judge
Advocate announced that be had not received
the promised communication from Dr. Collins,
whereupon the court adjourned till tomorrow,
and telegram was gept to Collins, informing
him that the court is ready to proceed with
his question.
The President Leaves for Florida.
President Arthur, Secretary Chandler. air.
Miller Of New York, and Mr.. Phillips, the pri-
yate secretary to the President, left Washing
ton at 1.25 this forenoon, for jacksonville.
Nominations by the President
The President made the following appoint
ment this morning:
A. w. Sheldon, Of Maryland, to be Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court OF Arizona, vice
w. w Hoover, suspended.
Death of Surgeon General Barnes.
Brig. Gen. Joseph X. Barnes, retired, late
Surgeon General, U. s. A., died here this
morning OF Bright's disease.
The funeral takes place from his late RESI-
dence at p. m. Saturday. He will be buried
with military honoFs at Oak Hill cemetery.
The following are the pail bearers: Gems. w.
t. sherman, Edmund Shriver, ID. II Rueher,
w II. Emery. A. Baird, McMeigs, Il. G.
Dunn, r. Macfeely, N. w. Brown, @. IT.
Crane, Q. M. Wilcox, and joseph f. Johnston.
Alabama Claims Court.
The following judgments are announced in
the court of Alabama claims ta-day:
No 147-Johu w. Maybew, administrator Of
A. Sidney johnson, $40 with interest from
April Is, 1868.
No. 1472-Manuel Euos, Jr, $3.50, with In
terest from Dec. 5, 1864.
No. 1478-John NJ. Allen, administrator Of
Philip Clifford, S525 with interest from Dec. 8,
1854.
No 1477-sarah w. North, Administrative OF
Charles p. North, S1.G64 with interest from
Dec. 5, 1864.
No. 438-Wendell Fl. Cobb, administrator Of
the estate Of Joseph Francis $3.50 with interest
from May e. 1865
No. 49, Joseph Enos, s5O5 with interest
from Dec. 5, 1864.
No. 439-Wendell II. Cobb, administrator Of
Richard Gould, judgment for the United
States.
No. 113-Reuben w. Wood 1858 with In.
erest from Dec. 5, 1864.
No. 440-Geo. w. a. Mosher $3.50 with In
terest from Dec 3, 1864.
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MASSACHUSETTS

The New England Methodist Conference
Boston, April SIN the New England
Methodist Conference today an invitation was
Providence TO visit it some time this week,
The committee to which it was referred rec.
commended Saturday as the date
DIR. kynett of Philadelphia made an address
or church extesion. DIR. r. S. Rus, secretary
of the Freedmen Aid Society, then submitted
the annual report, which was very satsfac.
tory
Rev. Mr.. Bowman, a colored graduate of a
southern college. delivered a Eall-worded ad
dress on the subject of educating tho race he
represented.
The evening session was devoted 70 the an
niversary Of the New England Historical Soci
ETY.. Hon. Thomas Greene and Rev. S. f.
Upham Of New Jersey were the principal
speakers.
The Ministers Preaching on Butler.
Fast Day was generally observed in Massa,
chusetts and New Hampshire today by sus-
pension of business and religions exercises in
the Protestant churches. In Boston the Gov
ernor's proclamation was discussed in several
pulpits Rev. James Freeman Clarke dis
cussed IN the Church OF the Disciples on the
fable of the bramble and the trees and made
his criticism of Butler personal in its nature
without being personal in his terms He urged
that the reign of the brambIe would be ended
when the real description of the hramble was
appreciated. DR.. Bartol of the West church
was personal in bis criticism of the Governor
but gave him credit for his services ia the
war. He defined the Governors character as
a mixture of good and bad in such an intense
way that there was nothing about him You
could be satisfied with.
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MINoR rn1 n1.rnpAMa

The Southern New England Methodist Con
ferencs begun its business session in Providence
yesterday.
The revolutionists continue snceessful in
Ecuador Business in Guyaquil is ut n stand
still owing to troubles there.
President Arthur and party passed through
Richmond yesterday afternoon
John A. Wilson, wife and two daughters
were burned TO death In their house, three
miles from Hartwick, Otzezo county, New
York, yesterday morning
Michael Rogers of Providence, is under mr.
rest 10 New York for attempting to shoot Rob-
ert Hilton "wednesday night The former al
leges that Hilton betrayed his daughter and
that he vent 70 New York purposely to shoot
him.
Major Joseph 7. Farley is relieved from
command OF tho Kennebec arsenal Mt Augusta
Me-, and assigned to tho command Of the Pic
catiuny powder depot at Dover, N. J and
Major Frank A. Phipps is relieved from com
mand Of Rock Island arsenal and assigned 20
Augusta.
Another effort s making to raise testimo-
NAL TO Mr.. Parnell In Ireland.
The commercial treaty between gpain and
Germany has boon signed by both govern
ments.
The New York House OF Representatives
passed to third reading yesterday bill pro-
hibtin2 the representation OF any play in
which jesus Christ shall bo personated, under
penalty Of $500 fine and six months impris-
onment.
The trouble between the master masons and
bricklayersin Chicago has been renewed
Forty-four cows and two horses were burned
in the stables Of John Halburt near Goshen,
IN X, Wednesday night.
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Senior Exhibition At Bowdo,n rollago

Senior Exhibition at Bowdoin College,
Especial Despatch to the Press.l
BRUNSWICK, April 5.--The Senior and Jun
ior exhibition was held this evening at Memo.
rial Hall. The audience was unusually large
aud the exercises passed off very satisfactorily
The exhibition was one of the finest, both in
excellency Of writing and speaking, held here
for several years. Perkins furnished excellent
music. Below is the programme:
Music.
@. H. stetson, East Sumner
Political Duties of Educated Men.
H. L. Allen, Alfred.
English Version from the French Of csuizot)
tW II. Cothren, Farnington
/. George Eliot...-.-... "A. j. Russell. Hallowen
The Conflict Between Church aud State in France.
F. IL. Files Gorham
English Version from Tacitus)
IN II. Orr. Brunswick
Eulesy on Cardinal Richelieu.
English Version from the French OF yoiture)
III n. Wight, westfosd, Mass.
What is to be the future Of the United statesq
rro,a4,,v - r,,..-. IL A. Bascom, Portland.
NIB. K. Pettingfll, Augusta.
Extract from the Second Philippe against Anthony
English Version from Cicero).
u. rorrey, Jr., Yarmouth
sJupiogs. Excused.
The Ellsworth Shooting Case.
ELLSWORTH, April 5.-Ferpali who was
shot Wednesday by Constable Smith is in
critical condition and the physicians say the
result is very doubtful with the chances
against him. Smith was arraigued to day iu
the municipal court and pleaded not guilty.
The case was continued until Monday. Smith
claims he was only defending himself
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FOREIGN.
The Socialistic Congress Broken
up by the Danish Government.
Forty Persons Killed by an Explosion
In Rome.

ROME, April 5.--The Captain Fracassa states
that the governments OF Italy and Austria
have given their assent and affixed their sig
natures TO a treaty by the terms OF which each
empire guarantees 70 the other complete integ.
rlty OF territory. Although Germany is not
directly by signature party TO this treaty,
the document contains a clause In which II is
mentioned her approval has been given.
Socialists Invited to Leave Copenhagen.
CoPESIAaEH, April 5.--The Sociaistic Con
greas was treated to an unwelcome surprise
from the Danish government On the fourth
day, while In the midst OF its session, the pre-
feet Of police, after securing the kings APP
proval, sent 10 Herr Liebknecht, one Of the
most outspoken delegates, who Is looked upon
as the leader In the Congress, and served on
him an order to close the congress forthwith.
Those members who came tfrom foreign coun-
tries were Informed that 1t was desired BY the
Danish authorities that they leave Denmark
not later than Tuesday.
The English Budget.
In the Commons, today, Mr. Hugh q.
Childers Chancellor of the Exchequef, laid
before the House tho budget for the financial
year ending March 3ist 1888, the total reve-
nue. for the year was ESQ 004 900, which OK
eeeded the estimate by 81 4069, 900. The total
expenditures had been RS8, ,906, 900, showing a
surplus OF f98,000 The expenses OF the war
in Egypt, including the amount contributed
TO deiray the cost OF the Indian contingent,
Forty Persons Killed by Powder Ex-
plosion.
ROME, April 5.--The powder depot which
had been established near the Pass Correse for
tho use OF engineering works conducting oper-
ations near that place exploded TO. day. Forty
persons were killed and many injured, some
fatally.
A Mine Under the Kremlln.
FRANKFORT, April 5.--rhe Gazette publishes
a telegram from Moscow that large mine has
been discovered connecting with the KremliE
where the coronation Of the Gar will take
place, A request has been wired TO st. Peters
burg for 100 sappers to be sent at once TO Mos
cew to destroy the mine.
Trial OF the Phoenix Park Murderers.
DUBLIN, April 5.--At the trial here Of the
prisoners charged with the Phoenix Park muir
ders photograph Of man named lyman,
recently alluded to by the name OF Tyner, will
be produced. The photograph has been iden-
titled by James Carey, informer, and other
persons as that OF HNo. l." IL is stated that
portion OF the money with which lyman was
intrusted with for distribution can be traced TO
the Inyincibles. The government Is in pos
session OF an affidavit 10 the effect that lyman
and mo. l" are identical. Peter Carey
brother of James, has turned informer.
Evidence viii he adduced showing that the
Dublin directorate consisted of lyman, who
was known as "No !" James Mullett, known
as fNo. - James Carey "No. s." Daniel
Curley "No. ~ and Edward McCaffery ssNo.
81
A man whose baggage and shirt bore the
name OF Q. G.. Butler, and who said he was an
engineer on the Old Colony railroad, commit
ted suicide yesterday, BY shooting.
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MINOR TEI,RaRAMs

Three thousand children will be thrown out
of employment in Milwaukee by the bill pass
ed forbidding the employment Il children un-
der IL years Of age.
B. W. Raymond, the third mayor Of Chicago.
died yesterday.
Neither Parnell nor any member Of the
Irish party will come to America
The Post Office Department has declared
Marion Trust Companies Of Chicago and In
dianapols to be fraudulent concerns.
Iu wrestling match at Nashua, N. H., last
night. between 2. j. Griffin of Boston and
George Jones of Nebraska, for $500, Jones won
the first fall in three minutes and Griffin the
two following.
St. Johns, n. f., experienced the second
largest snow storm Of the season wednesday
night.
The railroad committee of the New Yofh
Senate has refused to report favorably on the
anti-iree pass bill.
Matt Grace, the noted sporting man, died II
New York yesterday Ezz
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Maannarade Party.

The masquerade party at Mystic Lodge, I.o.
G. T., rooms last evening was very enjoyable
affair At $50 about forty couples marched
into the hall, dressed in great variety Of cos
tunes. Among the most noticeable costumes
were those OF the Goddess of Night and the
Goddess of Liberty Mr.. Morrison's represen-
tation of Ireland was very comical. Several
songs were finely rendered by the Misses JEFF
ierds. The party broke up at late hour
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moi q Model I,e0lsletnre

AUSTIN, Texas, April 5.--A special commit
tes Of the lower branch Of the legislature met
yesterday 70 investigate charges Of corruption
made by the Texas Siftings against the House
OF State c0nyicts for ten years. Joe Walker, a
politician, testified that one OF the leases had
quarters in private building where poker was
played by members Of tho legislature and
friends OF the lessees. Whiskey, cigars, wine,
etc, were sree. The witness mentioned Tho
names Of Senators and Representatives whom
lie had seen there. He est'fied TO having Of
fered the proprietors Of the Democratic States
man $500 If they would cease opp sition TO the
penitontiaiy lease bill, he did not have $500
Of his own and was not Interested in the lease
but expected the lessees to reimburse him In
gornp tyuv
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SOUTH AMERICA.

Disastrous Fire in Iquiqui Peru-Loss
$18,ooo,ooU
lQmQUI, PERU, March 27--A fire March 10th
destroyed ton blocks and parts Of four others.
Railway offices and churches were burned.
Abont 1000 houses wero destroyed doing dam
age estimated at Sl8,0000O0
LIMA, March l6.--The principal theatre, n
very old edifce, and some contagious buildings
were burned to-day. Loss heavy
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SPORTING.
The Billiard Tournament.

AII5 OIfIItlIN 4DfFI IIttIIIJUIs
CHICAGO, April 5.--The afternoon game in
the billiard Tournament attracted liabt audi.
ence but proved 70 be the greatest game YET
played. Schaeffer had for his opponent Joe
Dion. Schaeffer made nearly fige.sixths Of the
total game In five separate innings and put on
record the best average aud quickest game
every played eehaeffer's average was 40
highest run, 166; Dion's average was II 1914
highest run, 80.
In the evening game Daily defeated Sexton
600 10 337. Days highest run was 80; average
- 246; Sections highest run was 70; average
fl-1f
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TIE WATERFOWL TRAGEDY.

Another Negro Arrested for the Murder
OF Mrs. Carleton.
BosroY, April 5.--Frazier Curliff has been
arrested as principal and Anthony Smith and
John Clark az Witnesses in the recent murder
of Mrs. Eta c. Carleton at Watertown, Mass.
The witnesses, it is understood, have stated
that $3.50 was paid to Curlin to commit tho
crime and that the clothes he wore At the
time and which were covered with blood were
thrown into Charles river Tor coacealment
The above parties are colored
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THE ISTHMUs

Bloody Riotins on the Panama Canal.
PANAMA. March 27.--Ssvere and continuous
riotiug has taken place along the Panama
canal, originating in race hatred between
Jamaicans aud Cdrthagenans. Some 20 OF tho
former have been massacred and the govern
incnt Is unable 10 restore order. Arms are be-
ing Unfortunately purchased and as there
are about 5000 men drinking freely serious
trouble is anticipated.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
METEOROLOGICAL.

MEI6OfOAtlGkCAlJ.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwRNTY-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. @.
April 6, / A. NJ.
For New England,
Occasional light rain and partly cloudy wealth
er, variable winds followed by slightly cooler
weather and higher barometer.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
A storm of slight energy is central in North
ern New England and a second disturbance
has developed in the Southwest aud is central
near Little Rock Generally cloudy weather
has prevailed in all districts except the ex-
treme Northwest, with light local rains on the
Atlantic coast and general rains in the Lake
region, Ohio and Mississippi valley. Very
heavy rains are reported tonight from Cairo,
Cincinnati, Little Rock and Fort Smith.
Warmer southerly winds have prevailed In the
Southern, Middle and New England States,
and colder northerly to westerly winds in the
Lake region, upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valley.
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the Tvranny of the pope

MONTREAL, April 5.-Archbishop Taschere-
an has informed the faculty OF the Montreal
Medica School that they must sever their con-
nection with Victoria College or they will
conne under the anathema of the church.
A mandate hos also been issued by the Supe-
rior of the Hotel Dieu hospital, from His
Grace, directing that medical students from
Protestant colleges be not admitted. 1t is al
legged that some of the members of the faculty
of the Montreal School have expressed to
Bishop Fabre their acquiescence in the Pope's
mandate
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Postmaster General Gresham.

New YaHK, April 5.-Gen. Grant said to-day
Of Postmaster General Gresham:
He served under mo In the early part Of the
war, and / don't know man who is better
qualified 10 perform the duties Of the Office
than he. His appointment will he received by
the Republican party and the people generally
With satisfaction. am nure / consider il one
made.
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(By Telegraph.)
CHICAGO. April 5.-Hogs- Receipts 15. 600 head:
hipments 5000 head; 1Oc lower linked 4 OOa7 40;
heavy at 45a7 900; light at z 0Oa7 5O.skips Z 90
al so.
Cattle-Receipts $500 heac; shipments 5000;
market 5d10c lower; good to choice shipping 90
as 3oi stcekers andl feeders at 1905 so.
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Portland Daily Pres. stoch f.i.,.
erected by WOODBURY. q MoULToE, Investmer
Bankers, Cor. Middle ana Exchange Streets.
New Ysrh stock and msuey Market.

10y IeIegfdph.J
NEW YORK, April 5.-Money on call loaned during
great part Of the day between 698. but in later
dealings dropped To 3; prime mercantile paper at
971z. Exchange strong 4-S214 for long and 4.841a
for short. Governments trm- State bonds duh and
featureless. Railroad bonds moderately active and
generally higher.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
ed 397. 600 shares.
Inc following are to-day's closing quotations or
Gnrernrnanf Secnrifias.
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Large village in fine farming region;
extensive pr actiee, good pay. Ill hyalth
cOmpels occupant to leave Immediately.
Successor required to buy outfit merely:
ssg00d WHIP. gratis. Write at once to
ssPhysician,o at Press office for particu-
lars. apr4d3t
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
rernnna pn,lr wn.le.ale rsarl.e.

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND, Apr. 5.
Flour is quiet but without qeotable change in
prices. In Grain, we notice lower figures on Corn,
Sacked Bran and NIddlings In Provisions Beef is
strong and higher Pork ami Lard rather weak and
tending downward, while at the West further de-
cline win be noticed. Oranges very firm and prices
have advanced.
rhe following arc ,O-day's quotations of Flour,
Graiu, Provisions. sc.
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Foreign Imports,

LIVERPOOL, ENG. Steamship Montreal-60
ties soda ash % Lnder & Meyer 1880 sacks salt to
Norton, 10 bales rags TO d ToTrace & Co.
Foreign Exports.
ST PIERRE. schr Abbie Bursley-31O0 shocks
ana heads, 4o,OS3 IT lumber, 1544 gals molasses.
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MAINE.
THE CALAIS MURDER.
naton TO start for Calais To-day,

HALIFAX, April 5.--Herbert w. Eaton, the
Calais murderer, has considerably improved in
health. 1t is likely he win leave Truro TO-
morrow in charge of officers from Calais.
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THE INDIANS.

SANTA FE, April 5.--A courier from Cant.
Black's command asking for supplies and men
reached Lordsburg this morning. The com
mand is encamped in Alamsknies, miles
. from Fofsythe's troops. There is q prospect
that the troops may encounter marauding
band from Sonora
WAsmEGToN, April 5.--Secretary Teller
this afternoon received o telegram from Agent
Wilcox at San Carlos, A. r., which he says;
Pinaltish, a captured Cbiricahua, asser1s posi-
tigely that no Indians from this reservation
have joined the hostiles since the agency was
raided on the 18th OF April, 1882. Not one OF
lnJ Indians has been concerned in tho late
oulfages AL are cheerful aud exceedingly
quiet.
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Diaz and Grant.

Gen. Diaz and Gen. Grant were received By
the New York produce exchange this noon,
and this afternoon took steamboat trip in the
harbor. 4 banquet was served on the boat.
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NEW YORK
Peter Cooner.s Fnneral.

0-~1 ~O0k7CI ? 4 NlIIol III
NEw YORK, April 5.-The funeral Of Peter
Cooper will take place next Saturday morning
at All Souls church. Rev. Drs. Robert Coll
yer and Howard Crosby will ofieiate. The
pail bearers will be Hamilton Fish, Wilson G.
Hunt. Charles 7 Day, John T. Agnew, Alex
ander t. Bell. Henry 7. Pearson, jackson s.
Shullz, VIM. III. Appleton, A. A. Low, Cyrus
w. Field, John E. Pearsons and II. VI. Shief-
fen. The interment will be in Greenwood
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Sliced ...s g91s Palermo. ......2 1898 2S
Sugar. Lemons.
Granulated y b.. 91s Messina. ......3 0O94 90
Extra palermo -. ..o OO9S 20
Early Rose. ID bnsh-
Chicngo Grain Quotations.

IN. en-, IPoRTLAsD, April 3.
Inc following quotations of Grain were received
oy telegraph today by Bigelow & Co., l57 Com
mercial street, Portland:
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REAL ESTATE


For Sale.
HOUSES and House lots in all sections of the
IL city, Woodford's andSG entire Deerng on line
of cars, suburban residences desirable building
lots, known the Baxter lots, in Deering: FARMS
and timber lands in adjoining towns and counties
Purchasers are invited to call before investing
Properly taken care of and rents collected reas-
enable terms. mar3Oeod3nl
N. 50 Gardiner.
Dealer in Real Estate. Mortgages and Commercial
Paper. 93 Exchange St
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CaIiforp,a 5Ti.;,ss,o,,,.
Chicaro Live s,oc,. uarIe,.

Savage mining company has levied an assessment
OF p 2 share and yellow Jacket has declared 4
dividend of zoe . share
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Steamer Vanguard arrived at Harbor Gfaci
yesterday with 10000 seals.
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w. w. YgHEPPLE 81 CO.,
q MARXET SQUARE. pORrLAND, ME.
Rare OPENING for a Physician.

Also agents Asbestos Mill Board Sheathing, Fire
Proof Paints, ,Coatings andCements. ap4eod2In
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A man whose baggage and shirt bore the
name Of O. G.. Butler aud who said he was an
engineer on the Old Colony railroad, commit
ted suicide yesterday, by shooting
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Vermont ...14isd16.
N Y Fact'y. .14ls@l6
Apples.
Eating y bbl. a 0o0lA so
Evaporated " ib. .18G10
Dried Apples, ..sh@9
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