The Portland daily press., 1883-03-24
NEW YORK.
GOOD Friday.

New YoRK, March 23.--Good Friday was
observed today in the churches here and in
brooklyn by the usual services, which were
largely attended. Some courts adjourned for
the day. AS the day was not legal holiday
the banks custom house, sub-treasuary and
public offices generally were open as usual.
Conkling Granted Writ OF Habens Cor
pus.
:, A writ OF habeas corpus was issued by the
supreme Court today In the case OF George w
Conkling, Jr., held for shooting and killing
Wilbur Hayerstick, commanding counsel Lew
TO appear ana snow cause tomorrow why the
accused should not be admitted to bail Conk-
ling's counsel claim that as the shooting was
Unsuitable, his client should be admitted TO
bail.
The Malagassy Enjoys Going to Boston
Ihe Malagassy ENJOYS spent the morning at
their hotel and this afternoon visited Civ
Hal. a reception will be rendered them in
Newark. Monday the ENJOYS go TO Boston,
where they will be met by the Missionary
Board OF that city.
Efforts to Tip Out President Potter of
Union College.
ALBANY. March 23.-The alumni Of Union
College appear 10 have made q flank move
ment 20 gain control OF the Board OF trustees
and force out President Potter. BY the law OF
1906 the Governor, Lieut.. Governor Secretary
Of State, Comptroller, Attorney General and
Treasurer were made ex-ofticio members of the
board, Some days ago a bin was. introduced
IA the Senate to relieve these officers OF this
duty. Yesterday bill was reported and pass
cd. lt was at once rushed TO the Assembly
and also passed, and ia now In the hands OF the
Governor, who will undoubtedly sign 1t. All
the above named officers except the Governor
signed an acquiescence in the bill. The effect
will be 10 give the anti-Potter party six more
trustees at the next election, or a total OF 10,
which must end In the removal OF Potter, as
the alumni appeared At the last election 10
have majority against him.
The Milk War ended.
After prolonged discussion the Milk Ex-
change has agreed that the price OF milk for
the present month shall be three cents per
quart for the first half, and three and one-haif
cents for the latter half. Information OF the
agreement was telegraphed to the farmers AMI
the usual supply of milk viii be sent ia the
morning Another conference TO fix prices for
the rest of the year will be held tomorrow.
Land League Convention.
BUFFALO, March GA call signed by Pat
rick Eagan Of the National League OF Ireland,
James Mooney, President Of the Irish Ameri.
can Land League, and Michael Beland, chair
man OF the committee OF seven, for an Irish
American national convention to be held in
Philadelphia, April 26tb, has been issued.
President James Mooney has also issued a
call OF the several branches composing the
Irish National Land League OF America for q
general convention OF that body TO be held at
the same time and place.
Moroaunt, the Actor. Shot at by His Wife.
The suit Of Mrs. Mordaunt for abandonment.
against her husband, Frank MoFdaunt, the
actor, was settled in the court today by the
husband agreeing TO pay his wife So per week,
aud the parties left the court. Shortly after
wards Mordaunt returned and swore out war
rant against his wife, charging that she at
tempted TO shoot him 1t is alleged she snapped
pistol at him twice on leaving the court room.
She was held ia 500 bail.