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The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
BLAZING FORESTS.
Most Destructive Fire Ever
Known in Vermont
Mills and Other Property Destroyed
Loss Probably $3.50, 900.

MONTPELIER, VT, May 2l.--At Groton
Pond, 23 miles from here, on the line of the
Montpelier and Wells River Railroad, last
Saturday afternoon there was the most de-
structive forest fire ever known In Vermont,
originated by burning brush The wind blow
ing gale, the flames swept everything before
them. They first burned the depot, ,!water'house
and 400 cords OF wood OF the Montpelier and
Wells River Railroad at Groton Pond, then
swept away the mill property, consisting OF a
large steam mill with several thousand dollars
worth OF machinery and several small tone
ment houses, occupied by twenty families. con-
sisting OF about twenty womens as many chill
dren and about one hundred men; store, oy-
or 200,cc0 feet OF dressed lumber, 4c0 cords OF
bark, several barns So OK sleds, carloads Of
hay. % freight cars, yoke OF oxen, 4 horses,
9 pigs and nearly all the personal property of
'he families the men, women and children
taking refuge on the pond in boats and on
RATS The mill property was owned BY Alvah
i. Baldwin Of Wells River Baldwin's loss is
estimated at over $4,000. with small insur-
ance The familtez. are rendered destitute.
Some 10 men, women and children came here
late Saturday night. After burning the mill
property the fire passed along the limo OF the
railroad some miles to Peabody Station,
burning the depot and all the buildings there
The entire territory on both sides of the track
for about six miles is perfect waste, timber,
buildings and everything burned and the track
destroyed SO that trains are delayed some II
heQrs. The track has been relaid and travel
will be uninterrupted The loss to the rail-
road is estimated at over S25,ce0. A gang OF
men saving wood for the railroad and living
in cars In Groton Pond station barely escaped
with their lives, the boss OF the gang losing
5000 in money. John Morse was seriously
burned. IL Is not known whether any persisted
In the woods or not. There were several mar
row escapes. Mr.. Baldwin, proprietor OF the
mills, was forced 10 take refuge in brook run
ming under the railroad and kept immersed for
some time Men and women had their cloth
ing take fire several times while flying TO the
pond, where they remained all day Fire en-
gines sent from Montpelier could do nothing;
could not get TO thes scene OF the confagration.
The fire is burning in the woods west Of tho
pond.
The Forest Fire at Darlington, NJ. Fl.
Dover, N. H.. May 21.-The extensive FIRE
In HAle's woods, Darlington, is now under con-
troll Hundreds Of men worked hard yesterday
and this morning to control the blaze by dry
giDg trenches and other means. The loss will
not fall short OF $4,000. Several forests in this
sscinity near the railroads have been burning
within the past few days. destroying much
timber.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
WASHINGTON.


Judgments in the Court Of Alabama
Claims.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-In the Court of Ala
bama Claims Judgments were this morning
rendered in the following New England cases
Case No. 5l5, in favor OF Bdrgess, 0'Brien &
Co., Sl4, ,393; j. G. Levensaler, admiuistrato tor
of j. Watts, S17, ,162; same, Sisf3; James
Oberlick, S5322; Thomas II. Dunn, S276l;
Harvey Mills, S27ef
No. 5I4, Ambrose Snow, s5523; Jo-eph II.
Burgess, S5J23; Oliver Bryen, S679; Thomas
O. Hudfon S5523.
No. SIC, George A. Niekerson, executor Of
joseph Nickerson, S5J2S; James I. Biss, ad-
ministrafor, S552S.
No. 1000, Bessie b. Watts, Sf26i
No. 5l7, William o. Masters, 1925.
No, 5lS, George W. X. Masters, S779.
No. 5l9, John Nicholson, Sl74; Mary Nict-
olson, $40.
No. 1889, George Plummer, $50.
The last Of the judgments above set forth is
with interest from June 49, 1863, all Of the
others are with interest from August 49, 1864.
Commissioner Raum's Successor.
The President, late this afternoon, appoint-
ed Walter Evans Of Louisville, KY, Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue in place OF Green
b. Raum resigned.
Walter Evans Of Kentucky, today an
pointed Commissioner OF Internal Revenue,
was in 1880 delegate to the Chicago convention
and was one Of the 3c3 who supported Gen.
Grants candidacy. In 1879 he was a candi-
date for Governor Of his State on the Republ-
can ticket. The new appo.ntee qualified and
was sworn in today at Louisville.
Deaths in the Service
Chief Engineer Oscar II. Lackey, U. s. N,
retired, died today at his residence In this city.
a telegram today from General Pope an
nounces the death Of Major L. w. Smith, 22d
Infantry.
A Surplus in the Postofice Department.
Postofiice officials still ASSERT that there will
be a surplus for this fscal year, and estimate
the amount at $4,000, 900, or nearly twice as
for the next year on account OF the reduction
in postage.
Judgments Rendered in the Court or
Claims.
In the Court Of Claims, today judgments
were rendered in favor OF claimants in the fol-
lowing cases against the United Ststes Samu-
el G. Lawton, for 1929; Burlington and Mis-
souri, River Railroad Company for S4477 and
George w. Thomas, administrator, for S148
Petitions we're dismissed in tho case OF Irvine
x Field against, and in the cese OF Egbert
Thomp-on against the United States.
The Presidents Movements.
The President will probably leave Washing.
ton tomorrow afterue On for New York to wit
ness the opening Of the New York and Brook
Ign bridge. He will be accompanied by Sec
retary Folger, Secretary OF the Navy and Mrs
Chandler Postmaster General and Mrs.
Gresham, and Attorney General and Mrs.
Brewster.
Miscellaneous.
The President today appointed Samuel w.
Ferguson Of Mississippi TO be a member Of the
Mississippi River Commission vice James D..
Eads resigned.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
THE STAR ROUTES.

Ingerson Continues His Argument.
WASHINGTON, May 21.--In the Criminal
Court room, Mr.. Iugersoll began the second
day OF his address to the star route jury this
morning.
With keen irony Mr.. Ingersoll continued
bis review OF Rerdells testimony. He denied
that the celebrated red book ever existed and
pointed 10 Rerdells conflicting statements
upon that subject as contained IN his afiida-
Wits. Rerdell let ii hang in a woodshed for q
year and half or until Dorsey threatened to
prosecute him for perjury in swearing that he
Dorsey w9s innocent. That was enough TO
arouse any mans indignation. Why did he
not stay with the government? Because they
would not give him his price. They did not
think he had the evidence. Then he sneaked
back and sought protection from the man he
had sought to betray.
Continuing MIR. Ingersoll said Rerdell had
mixed up the court and counsel upon the num-
ber OF his books and how many times they had
been copied out of his imagination. He Un-
gersol) had manufactured carpet sack and
when Le asked Rerdell il he has not carried the
four hooks TO New York in carpet sack he
said yes and he jumped at that carpet sack like
q trout at q fly yet not word had been said
about Ii.
A heavy thunder storm rendered the court
room SO dark that an adjournment was neces-
STATED at this point in Mr.. Ingersoll's address.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
TEWKsBURY ALMsHoUsE.
Damaging Testimony Against GOV. But
ler's Witnesses.

Damaging Testimony Against GOV. But
ler's Witnesses.
Boston, May 21.-At the Tewksbary inYesti-
CATION to-day testimony was offered to show
that the character Of Cornelius o. Brien, one OF
the witnesses for the Governor was bad, hay
ing been convicted eleven times for various
ofence1 The defence showed by another wit
nefs that Catherine Powers, who testified
against the almghouEe management, together
with her children were in most filthy condI-
ton when they went there and instead Of ae-
quiring vermin they were thoroughly disin-
fected and cleansed on entoring.
Miss Locke, IN charge of the baggage rccm
at Tewksbnfy, testified that she never
knew OF the Marshes taking clothing for their
uses. lnmates when they left were decently
and comfortably clad There are now sixteen
trunks OF personal property there, the property
OF the State. The evidence OF witness went
10 disprove much previous testimony as 10 the
Illegal disposal Of clothing.
Joseph Howard who tC5k care OF the bag
gage room, had known relatives to come for
clothing of deceased inmates and had known
Of but one complaint that such clothing had
not been obtained. Many officers OF the insti-
tuition use the bathing tubs OF the inmates
every week He had heard inmates frequently
complain OF i'll treatment, but when the com
plants were investigated they lacked founda-
tion. BE knew nothing OF any dead bodies be-
ing taken away except tho-e removed by
friends.
Adiourned
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
Rurglar Arreated
MARINE NEWS.
A Tnomaston schooner in collision

A Thomaston Schooner IN Collision.
Boston, Mass, May 2i.-The schooner Veto
bound to New York from Thomaston, Me-,
collided with steamer Lancaster, Philadelphia
for Boston. off Highland Light this morning,
The steamer struck the schooner on her port
bow, carrying away foretop mast and head
gear and doing considerable damage about her
decks ard TO the hull. The Veto was towed to
this city by the Lancaster.
A Boston Steamer Wrecked on Ipswich
Bar.
BOSTON, May 21-The steamer City Point.
Capt. Ludlow, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, for
this port went ashore on the bar off Ipswich,
Mass, at four o'clock this morning. She Is
full of water. The passengers and crew were
rescued. The City Point is owned by the
Hathaway Steamship Company of Boston, who
estimats the loss at SIS, 600; insurance light.
The vessel was is years old and about 500 tons.
She left Digby, N. s., at 8 o'clock Saturday
night and dense fog prevailed from that time
until she grounded this morning. Her cargo
consisted of 400 barrels of potatoes, % boxes OF
salt fish. The passengers were ten adults and
five children and the crew numbered about 20.
The cargo IS floating ashore and a portion will
probably be saved. The steamer will prove
total wreck. Wreckers are at work upon
her bat a heavy sea is running and she is
breaking up rapidly.
Schooner Wrecked.
ST. JoHS, n. B., May 21.--Schooner A. b.
Baxter, from Parrisboro for ST. John with
ccel, put into Quaco last Tuesday and while
theirs was driven on ledge aud wrecked. All
hands were saved.
Ashore on Cape St. Mary.
A despatch from Yarmouth states that the
bark VIM Yeo of and from Barrow for this
port, has gone ashore ON Cape ST. Mary, n. S.
The vessel Is laden with railroad iron for the
ST. John and Maine Railroad.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
WALL STREET.
Yesterdays Fluctuations in the Money
Market.


NEW YoRK, May 2l--A London special to
Kiernan'h Wall street agency today says that
Mexican railway stock has fallen per cent.
in ten days. Bnghtons have fallen per cent.
Farton's failure is large and has caused job
bers TO refuse business by numerous brokers
pending the next srttlement.
Brown Brothers & Co. have advanced their
rates OF exchange to 485 and 1881.
A prominent banking house has received
adyices from Cincinnati to the effect that the
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad is cutting rates
at st. Louis on east-boznd passenger traffic.
Dealing in stocks up to moon today amount
ed TO 239,995 shares.
In relation TO Central Pacific matters, Presi-
dent Sanford says the talk about the Southern
Pacific diyerting any Of the profits OF the Cen
trail Pacific is nonsense. The new southern
route created traffic Of its own that did not
exist previously and is enabled to conduct GER
tain competitive through business to and from
the Atlantic ports With greater promptness
than the old routes.
After noon the stock market recovered to 4
led by Omaha to Az and Reading TO 524. In
specialties Canada Pacific declined to Col
Memphis and Charleston to 40, New York.
Chicago and st. Louis to 101, Peoria, Decatur
and Evansville TO 1, Richmond and West
Point TO 354, Rochester and Plattsburg to 18s,
and Manitoba to 125z.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22

rhe rndless spraque r,itiration,

PRovIDENcE, II. l., May 21.--In the Su-
preme Court to-day, Judge Carpenter presid-
ing, the action OF zachariah Chaffee, trustee,
against the A. q w. Sprague Manufacturing
Company, Fannie, Mary William and Amasa
Sprsgue, was tried ping trial by jury of the
question OF fact as TO whether on or about
Dec. II, 1873, the several defendants made a
transfer on the transfer book Of the Quidnick
Company OF their respective shares OF the
stock then held, amounting to 4,O22 shares, to
Iachariah Chalfee, trustee, IN the performance
OF the conditions OF the trust mortgage. AT
ter two hours deliberation, the jury disagreed,
and William Sprague continues in possession
OF the Quidnck mills.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
NEW YORK.

The Charges against Kennedy, Hutchin-
son 81 Co.
NEW YORK, May 21.--A special meeting Of
the members OF the Stock Exchange was held
to-day A report Of the committee appointed
TO make an investigation of the charges made
against the late firm OF Kennedy, Hutchinson
& Go. by John r. Duff was submitted. 1t held
that the charges were proved and concuc-
ed by sayiDg:--"ln presenting the results OF
this Investigation the committee have no alter
native but TO report that in the management OF
the account OF John Il. Duff, VIM. J. Hutch-
inson and Geo III Kennedy, comprising the
late firm Of Kennedy, Hutchinson & Co., were
unfaithful TO tho trust repcJed Ia them and
were guilty of improper and illegal practices. :
The report was conourred In and tho action OF
the governing committee in expelling Hutch
inson was fully endorsed. Under the iniunc-
tion obtained by him Hutchinson will have tho
right to enter the Exchange, and IL is not ex-
pected that the injunction can be vacated be-
fore October.next. In the meantime every
effort will be made to test the rights OF the
board.
Bishop Peck's Funeral.
SYRACUSE, May 21,--At Bishop Pecks funer-
al to-day Bishop Simpson delivered euogistic
remarks as to his gentle and affectionate quail
ties and magnetic influence which reached the
hearts Of men, as to being sound theologian,
etc. Bishop Peck's fortune Is left to the Syra-
cuse University.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
CROPS FOR 1888.
The Outlook Promising a Healthy, Pro-
gresslve, Profitable General Trade.

The Outlook Promising a Healthy, Pro-
gresslve, Profitable General Trade.
NEW York, May 21.-The Times, in TWEEN
ty-one column crop report, covering 129 special
points in thirty different States, shows that the
wheat crop will probably exceed that Of the
average Of the last ten years-354, ,000, 600 BUSH
els-but will fall below last years enormous
product OF 502000000 bushels. The central
States will yield from 20 to % per cent. less
than In 1882, against which is offset great
gain in the North, West and central Western
States and Territories A considerable part of
the falling off OF the wheat product is due to
the fact that large Western farmers find it de-
sirable to turn their crops into corn and feed
the corn, thus producing Icattle which can be
most easily handled and at less expense.
It'says editorially most notable and
significant feature Of the reports is that they
afford hopeful view OF generapcrops other
than those which enter most largely into ex-
ports. This is largely due to an increased
acreage. The hay and Oat crops promise very
large yields. Upon a careful survey Of the
whole field, we believe the inference is fully
justified, that while we shall not have BOOM
ing year, which is not TO be regretted, there is
a solid basis for healthy, progressive, proita-
Bile general trade.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
MINOR TELEaRAMs.

The summer cottage OF Professor Fairman
Rogers Of Philadelphia, at Ochre Point, New
port, Il. l., was damaged by fire, yesterday,
S15,Cc0
Daniel eary OF Providence, Il. l.. 16
years old, employed by a plumber, was seri-
ously and probably fatally burned at Warwick
Neck, yesterday, by oil from q disaTraged Saso-
line stove taking fire and communicating TO
his clothing.
Report ok the New York Commissioners
accounts show that frauds committed upon
the city treasury by Carroll, coupon clerk,
amount TO Sl70,C90.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
Preparation flor a Military Pageant Mar
red by a Gale.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 21.-A severe storm
from the west stswept over this city last evening,
blowing down a large number of the decora-
tions put up in honor OF the competitive mill
tary drill to be given this week. All Of the
tents intended 10 contain 2,C90 citizens soldiers
were blown to the ground. In consequence
OF the storm the Zouaves from St Logis, a
battery from the same city, the Savannah
Cadets and Mobile Rifles had TO be quartered
in the city. About ten compsnies will be here
to-day and il is expcetsd there will be more
psople in the city than since the clo-e Of the
war. A grand parade will be given on
Wednesday. A general review by the Cover
nor and ex-Federal and ex-Confederate gene
rails ccnrred this afternoon. Yesterday the
graves Of the Confederate dead were decorated
with fiayVers
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
SPORTING
ohamnion Blcuola RACE

CHICAGO, May 21.- A bicyle race for tho
championship Of America, twelve hours day
for six days, began at II o'clock this morning
at Battery u armory, on a track OF thirteen
laps to the mile. The contestants are Mile.
Lonise Armaindo, champion lady bicyclist,
VIM. NJ. We odsde, champion OF Ireland, and
w. j. Morgan, champion Of Canada. The
score az tho close Of the FIRST day is:--Wood
side, 14f miles laps; Armaindo. 1a3 miles II
laps; Morgan 1A2 miles laps.
NO Ball Games Yesterday.
CmeAGo, May 2t.--No base bali games were
played IN this city, Detroit or Cleveland today,
iecause of bad weather, cold, rain, snow, etc.
The Billiard Tournament.
New York, May 21.-Daly defeateS Garter
in the afternoon game OF billiards at the tour.
pament to-day, 800 to 452 points.
In the evening game Wallace defeated YjgD.
aux 800 to 497
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
THE INDIANS.
Report Of Murders Contradicted.

Report Of Murders Contradicted.
DENVER, Col, May 21.-The FL Paso Times
has received the following from its special cor
There is no truth in the report of the killing
OF five men near SAM station on the Mexican
Central as reported here on Saturday, and no
news of military movements IN the Sierras has
been received at headquarters. Gen. Fuero
has not arrived as yet, but is expected here in
two or three days. Great discomfort is ex-
pressed by both Mexicans and Americans here
at the circulation of unfouuded reports as TO
the killing Of Indians Travel is perfectly safe I"
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22

DUBLIN, Nay 2f.-Thomas Sexton, member
of Parliament for Sligo, in a speech here to-
day referring TO the Pope's circular to the Irish
clergy, said the action of the Irish race in re-
lation thereto would tend to the permanent
good of the csass of religion. Sexton urged
avoidance of using words that would pc1tpone
the reconciliation, which he ives sure would
soon be established on an honorable basis be-
tween the Vatican and Irish people.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
UaIifornia Mining stocI..
Bosion Produce Market.

BosToS,s May 21-The following were to-day's
quotations of Butter, Cheese, Eggs and Potatoes:
Butier-we dnote Western creameries at 250
s26e for choice 22d24c for fair and good Northern
creameries at 25d26c for choice, 22f24c for fair
and good; New York and Vermont dairies 20G22e
d ib for choice. 17d19c for fair and good; Western
ladle packed 1918; there is a moderate demand
and receipts are on the increase.
Cheese is STEADY; sales at 13,0l31ac for choice
new and 11G121hc for fair and good; SG1Oc for
common; old 1904 for best.
Eggs-in good demand. 18d1S1sc for Eastern,
115 lS for New York and Vermont, and 17a171s
p doz for Southern and Western.
Potatoes-marKet steady :Arcostook Rose at 96c0
81; Maine Central and Northern Rose at SOGS5c:
SOC as TO quality.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
A rheatrioai COMPANY Stranded,

CHICAGO, May 2i.-The Catherine Lewis
company went to pieces here Saturday. To-
day Miss Lewis and Mr.. Nixon, her manager,
were arrested ON the charge Of larceny by
members of the company alleging that certain
property packed for shipment belonged TO
them. In default OF $500 Miss Lew is aud Mr1
Nixon were remanded 10 custody and arc pris-
oners In their rooms at the hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
A Proposed interesting Reunion,

PHiLApELPHIA, May 81. George HI. Stuart,
president of tho United States Christian Com
mission, has issued a call for reunion Of
the members of the Christian and Sanitary
Commissions and the Federal and Confederate
chapains Of the rebellion on July %, at Ocean
City, N. j. A large number OF prominent
preachers from all sections of the country have
promised TO be present.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
THE DOMINION.
PRAYERS for M,,rderers.

Prayers for Murderers.
TORONTO, May 21.-Prayers were said in the
Catholic churches here yesterday for the re-
pose of the souls of Brady and Curley, the
Phoenix Park assassins.
Denounced by the Clergy.
MONTREAL, May 14.-The proposal afiilia-
tion OF Irish societies in Montreal is denounced
and opposed by the Irish Catholic clergy.
SARNIA. Ont, May 2l.--A gale has been
blowing from the northwest since last night.
A barge was driven ashore two miles above
here on the Canadian side this evening and
all hands are believed to have been lost.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
Archbishop Croke's Relations with the
Pope,

BosroN, May 21.--The special correspondent
Of the Boston Pilot at Rome, writing May Sth,
says:-'A report circulated here, and which
may possibly spread to America, TO the effect
that the Archbishop of Cashel has been sum
moned TO Rome to be submitted TO reproof
for his conduct in regard to the national move
ment in Ireland is wholly devoid of founda-
tion. The fact Of tho matter is Monsigr OF
Croke has been most courteously invited here
as ono whose position and knowledge give him
facilities for knowing tho condition of the
Irish people. Theistatements that Archbishop
Croke will be received with distrust at the
Propaganda and that possibly he might be de-
MED audience with the Pope are wholly at va
rance with truth The direct contrary is the
naea
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
Result OF q Family Feud.

ANITA Cry, La, May 21.Three months
ago Pierre Lanier was murdered in Living
stone parish and shortly after James Curey,
who with his brother William, was suspected
OF the murder was assassiDated it was be-
lieved, by Guion and Pierre Lanier, Jr., sons
Of the first victims. Yesterday William Cur
ley and his brothers-ln-law waylaid the two
Laniers and In fight which ensued, Curey
and the Laniers were killed.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
A Shooting Affair.

LYNeHBuRG, Va, May 21,-Inteligence was
received here to-day Of the shooting and kill
ing of DIR. O. @, Hall at Floyd Court House
several days ago by Deputy United States COL
lector w. S. Gravely. The shooting was done
in self defence and Gravely was acquitted.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
Chicago Live STOCK MARKER.

(By Telegraph.)
CHICAGO. May y21.-Hogs-Receipts IL 900 head;
hipments 1900 head; 5c higher; mixed S5G7 20;
heavy at 25d7 55;lght at 9o67 80; skips 40
6 40; Texas 50d7 25.
Cattle-Receipts 6 GOO heac c;shipments 1SOO;fair-
ly active; exports at 1895 40.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-22
FINANCIAL. AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Daily wholesale nlarl.e..

Portland DatIy wholesaIe Mlari1es.
PORTLAND, May 81.
The wholesale market continues duh and prices
remain about the same. Sugar are steady here at
yesterdays figures, but at New York to-day the
market closed firm and granulated advanced But
ter is weak. Eggs are very scarce and sales have
been made about lie above quotations. Beans are
firmly held. oranges are advancing.
The following are to-dsy's quotations of Flour.
Grain ProvisiOns, lec,