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The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
a sino1,lar Rallwav Accident.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, April PA New Mil
ford special says a train on the Housatonic
road met with singular accident In rounding
a curve a mile south of Newtown at s o'clock
last evening. Ahead Of the smoking Car was a
freight car loaded with spruce timber about
twenty feet long The stake at the forward
end Of the car holding the timber broke, letting
IL fall to the ground -Four sticks Of timber
were driven into the smoking car, smashing In
the front end one piece going up through the
roof, another clear through the smoking room
and entering the baggage room. The further
end of the front Car was a complete wreck.
Several passengers were in the Car at the time
but fortunately we're not seriously injured.
Several were slightly scratched. Most Of the
passengers had occupied the car at the start,
but had left the train the next station below
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25

The strike Of the New York cigar makers
became universal in the city yesterday.
Two Italians fought bloodieas duel In New
York yesterday morning and were arrested
The ioe was an eighth of an inch thick yes
terday morning st Cincinnati. IL is feared
that the fruit crop is injured.
J. ID. Clarke, OF the firm Of Clarke 81
Franks, at Stewartsville, N. r.. was shot and
killed Monday morning by his partner, T.
Franks. He had accused Franks Of stealing
the firms money.
Burns, Hawley and Bennett three despera-
does, engaged in fight with a sheriff's posse
at the Mississippi railroad bridge near Brain
erd, Mimi, Thursday last, made their escape
from the calaboose Monday by cutting their
way through wooden walls
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
The Iowa prohibition amendment

DUBUQUE, Iowa, April 23.--Judge Beck g
dissenting opinion In the constitutional amend
ment case is voluminous, covering 125 pages OF
legal cap. The main points are that the ques-
ton Of the adoption or rejection OF an amend
ment TO the Constitution Is purely political
one, which the courts are not permitted to In
quire into. While the courts are to construe
the meaning OF the Constitution and its
amendments as affecting the rights and duties
of citizens, still as TO an amendment being In
fact adopted is a question In which the action
Of the Legislature is conclusive, and that such
action Is also conclusive as to all the necessary
requirements Of the Constitution for its own
amendment These have been compiled with,
the Legislature Is empowered to take tao pre-
liminsry steps for the adoption OF an amend
ment, by framing IL aud submitting 1t TO the
people for their ratification, aud II the people.
In their sovereign capacity, ratfy the action oil
the Legislature and adopt the amendment as
submitted, such ratification cures all deiects
and irregularities, by the political denartment
Of the Government. This courts have no power
to interfere, and must accept the instrument
as the Constitution Of the State.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
The CIRCUS Riot In Delaware.

WILMINGTON, Del. April 24-An Every
Evening special says that Frank Pyle, Daniel
Tomlinson, Charles Farris aud Edward Farrls
have been held at Dover 10 await the action Of
the Grand Jury for participation In the attack
on y 'Briens circus troupe on Saturday night
last DIR. Bishop has returned from Cambridge,
to which place he had gone with the wounded
circus men. He reports that with proper care
all those there will recover Charles W. Hen
dersoD, an attache OF the circus, who was shot
Ia the head during the riot and who was yes
terday taken to Philadelphia, is reported as
somewhat improved to-day, but his condition
ia still critical
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
Vvaseruewn Catsie Marker.

wATERrowS, April 24.-Increased supply of Cat
tie, but trade is duh.
Market Beef-Extra at 8 O0G9 so; first quality
al z zoaS 90; second quality at 00a7 90; third
quality az 5oG4 20 receipts of Cattle 1867 head.
Store Csttle-Work Oxen y pair at slOO6s26O.
hileh Cows and Calves at s20a4Sc: FarreW Cows
sl1GSS3; fSncy S50a $50: Yearlings at sl2d R21:
two ars old S1SdS35; three years s25as45
Swine-Reeelpts 8, 342 head; Western fat Swina
live, u Ge1sc. Northern dressed hogs 91s6lOc.
Sheep and Lambs-receipts 31S7. Sales Of Sheep
in lots at s O0a5 90 each; extra 8 OOd6 so each.
Lambs at 6gSe p h; Veal Ca yes 3G6s.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
THE INDIANS.
Gen. Crooks Forces on the March.

Gen. Crooks Forces on the March.
ST LOUIS, April 24.--Advices from New
Mexico saJ that Gen. Crook broke camp at
Wilcox yesterday morning and started for
Guadalupe canyon with 300 troops, 200 In
dian scouts and 2l wagons.
Gen. Sherman Anticipates No Serious
Trouble.
WASHINGTON, April "a. The Star says Gen.
Sherman to-day said he did not anticipate any
serious trouble from the Ind ans this year In
Arizona or Oregon. Gen. Crook reports that
the information Of outbreaks in the former
country, which was given to the public, was
greatly exaggerated; that tue results were not
nearly so disastrous as stated. Many people
who were reported killed are now living.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
MAINE.
BURNING OF SEVERAL BUILDINGS IN
DEXTER.
a Total Loss OF over $4,000.

DEXTER, April 24.-At midnight fire broke
out in the shovel handle factory Of Turner &
Son on Main street, Dexter, and spreading
rapidly involved the hardware store OF n.
Dusten & Co.. the store house Of the same firm
and three story building on the south owned
by Charles Bassett. All were destroyed. Tur
ner s. Son lose all their machinery aud stock
valued at So 900, with no insurance. Dasten
& Co. lose four buildings and stock and Ealua-
BILE patterns. Their total loss is $40 coo; insur-
ance about $1,000 in the 4Etna, Queen, Hart
ford and Springfield companies. Bassett loses
81 600; insurance $500. The Dexter woolsn
mills lose patterns worth $500; no insurance
A. Abbott & Co. lose $500 in patterns; no in
surance.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25

pIrrsBURo, Pa, April 24.--A convention Of
coal miners, called for the purpose OF taking
action in regard TO o reduction of wages Or
dered by operators, met this morning and after
organizing az djourned for dinner President
Scbaming stated that nothing had yet been
done, but from tho feeling among delegates he
was Of the opinion strike for $40 per bushel
will be ordered About 5000 miners are now
working at three, but will strike il the conven-
tion orders them.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25

VIENNA, April N.--Herr Jauner, director OF
the Ring Theatre at the time il was burned,
who was convicted of negligence In connection
with the disaster and sentenced 10 In. prison
ment, has been pardoned by the Emperor.
Emigration as Remedy for Ireland's
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
THE STAR ROUTES.
Mr.. Ker Still Talking General
Brewster Wants to Speak.

brewster wants TO speak.
WASHINGTON, April 24.--Evidence concern
ing the route from Toquevile to Adairville
was reviewed by Mr.. Ker this morning in his
address to the jury in the star route trial. after
which he turned his attention to the route
from Saguache to Lake City.
Mr.. Wilson inquired II he made any point Of
clerical mistake Ia the papers connected
with the order of expedition.
Mr.. Ker emphatically replied Ia the atiirma-
tive. 1t was his purpose 90 show that Brady
and his co-oonspirators paid no attention 10
atidavits; that the only requisite was dhat
they should carry out the proportion, 80 as TO
increase the pay by $50 per cent.
The eighth route OF the nineteen routes
mentioned In the indictment from Dalles TO
Baker City, Oregon, was then taken up and
Mr.. Ker charged that by his orders in this
Brady had increased the pay OF his Cocoon
spirators to the amount of $72,5 per annum.
Next In order was the gum boot route"
Eugene City to Bridge Creek, oregon,) so
called because one OF the postmasters had tss-
titled their mail was carried in one OF these
singular receptacles. Ker summed up the
evidence concerning this route with the fol-
lowing expressive rhyme:
The mail was small, scarce any at all,
letter or two and paper,
Went over this route In the leg OF q boot,
The horse on u hye-mile caper
(laughter) "and the contractors made profit
Of $9i60 per annum," said Ker. Canyon
City TO Camp McDermott, Oregon, is the next
route" continued the speaker. There II is
(handing maps to the jnry) along the line and
nothing ON it," The consideration OF the 6vi-
dence relating to this route occupied the time
mp TO the adjournment OF the court.
Attorney General Brewster has made formal
application 10 Judge Wylis to be allowed TO
take part in the closing arguments in the star
routes.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
ConnaoticIlt Legislature.

HARTFORD, April M.-The House today
passed bill creating board OF pardons The
board is to consist of the Governor, Judge OF
the Supreme Court and four members of the
legislature. 1t will require unanimous vote
of the board to grant pardon. The pardon
ing power heretofore was vested with the leg
islature.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
Cigar Makars, Strike.

The cigar makers of this city have followed
the example set in other cities, and struck yes
terday They demand an advance OF dollar
ON the thousand. None Of them are now at
work. This demand has been granted else
where, and they hope TO secure it here, now
that the revenue tax has been cut down enc
half.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25

WASHINGTON, April M.-Advices have been
received by Col Thompson, Superintendent Of
the Railway Mail Service, that owing to So
we're snow storm near Sherman, Wyoming
Territory, the Union Pacific trains bound east
are blocked and that IL will be impossible to
get the Australian mails through in time TO
connect with steamer Fuldo, which sails from
New York on Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
BY TELEGRAPH.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWENTY -FOUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. q.
April 25, A. M.
For New England.
local rains followed by clearing cold weather,
northwest to southwest winds. higher barome-
ter and frost.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
Slight rains prevailed during the day in the
Middle and New England States. followed by
clearing weather, except on the New England
coast, where local rains continue. Light snow
Is reported from the lower lake region tonight,
with cold, partly cloudy weather. Clear
weather prevails in the Southern States. Ohio
Valley, upper lake region and northwest with
northerly to westerly winds. The temperature
has fallen about ten degrees in the South At
lantic and Gulf States and risen about ten de-
grees in Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota. II is
near freezing in the lake region and thence
east.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25

BANGOR, April M.--Capt. Roix, OF steamer
Penobscot, reports early this morning seein0 a
schooner ashore on Otter Island. On account
of thick weather the name Of the vessel was
not ascertsined.
The Methodist Conference.
LEWISTON, April 4-The Maine Methodist
Conference opens here Wednesday morning.
Most Of the members Of the conference have ar
rived. An examination Of classes was held
this morning. Tonight reunion prayer meet.
ing was conducted by Rev. A. s. Ladd. Bishop
Foss will preside at the conference.
Supreme Court at Calais.
CALAIS, April 24.-The Supreme Judicial
Court, April term, Judge Libbsy presiding. be-
gan its session here today with large number
Of civil cases on the docket.
Two Mails Day at Calais
Commencing today Calais Is again favored
with two mails day, morning and evening
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
t,ana League Convention.

PHrLApELpHIA, April "a Among those who
arrived here to-day to attend the Land League
convention were Rev. Lawrence Walsh,
treasurer Of the National Land Leagues John
J. Hynes, Secretary of theI4eague' ana Patrick
Egan of Dublin.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
Consolidation Of Vermont Railroads.

ST. ALBANs, April 24.--Rapid progress is
being made for the reorganization and consol-
idation Of the Vermont Central and Vermont
and Canada railroads on plan which the An-
nual Loan aud Trust company have Ia charge.
Power OF redemption under decree OF the
United States court for foreclosure OF the first
mortgage OF the Vermont Central road expired
some days since. To-day the holders OF first
and second mortgFg &c bonds filed articles of as
ISOLATION with the secretary Of State for organ
iziug new company. The name Of the new
company is the Consolidated Railroad company
Of Vermont. The directors for the first year
are ID. p Chenery and Ezra II Baker OF Boston
James X. Langdon and w. III. II, Bingham Of
Montpelier, IL. Q. Smith OF st. Albans, Joseph
Hickson Of Montreal, and j. Gregory Smith Of
ST. Albans. The holders OF over two-thrds of
the first mortgage bonds have signed the arti-
Giles OF association OF the new company, and the
owners OF four-hfths OF the second mortgage
bonds have also accepted the terms OF consoli-
dation as contemplated In an act passed by the
last legislature. The new company will take
possession Of and operate the consolidated
roads The holders Of Vermont Central and
Canada securities are now working in harmo.
ny in and under the plan for reorganization OF
these roads.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
THE DOMINION.

Arrest of Sir John Mcdonald for Perjury
TORONTO April "A 24-Considerable excite
meut has been caused by the arrest of Sir John
Mcdonald, premier Of the Dominion OF Cana
da, for perjury. He arrived in the city yester-
day from Ottawa in company with Lady Nc
Donald TO attend the wedding OF his sou, Hugh
Mcdonald, a Winnipeg barris,er, TO a local
belle. The warrant was served by policeman
as Sir John was leaving the church. The
policeman was ignorant OF the calbre Of his
man, and insisted upon holding him until
friends came 70 his rescue. The warrant was
issued by General Butt Hewson, who was
formerly editor Of an Irish-Canadian Land
League paper Hewson claims that Sir John
promised him government appointment. Not
getting Il he entered suit and In the affidavit
filed in reply IL is alleged the perjury took
place.
The case OF perjury against Sir John Mac
Donald az the instance 1T Gen. Butt Hewson
was called in the police court to-day.
Robinson, Q. O. for Sir John, said be did not
wish to take advantage OF the privilege OF a
member Of Parliament but moved for the trial
at Ottawa. Summons was left in allegiance.
quebec Open.
QuEBEc, April 2l.--The river In front Of the
city Is quite clear OF ice and small vessels from
below are discharging and loading at the city
wharves.
The 81. Charles river is still frozen over and
the ice at Cape Rougue above. Quebec is quite
solid
The St. Lawrence river at Montreal is early
clear OF ice.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25

READING, Pa, April 2l.--Oonsiderable ex-
element prevails at Ingerstown, Lebanon
County, owning to supposed discovery OF q
gold vein. Farmers have given up their busi-
ness and commenced digging on their premises.
Over $4,000 has already been spent in experi-
menting. 1t Is also claimed that rich vein
OF silver has been struck.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
MARINE NEW S.
Launched at Bath.

BATH, April 29.-Goss, Sawyer & Co. today
launched the ship e. +. Sawyer, 993-57 tons,
owned by the builders ami others. She will
hail from Bath.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25

CINCINNATI, April 2i-Speca dispatches
from number of places in Ohio, Indiana and
Kentucky says the frost last night was quite
severe. Some points report all early cherries
killed and peaches injured.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
SPORTING.
Hanlan in Boston.

BosToN, April A.--Edward Hanlan accom-
panied by George w Lee, arrived from New
York this morning, being met al the depot by
numerous friends. He is in good spirits, but
made little talk concerning his forthcoming
race with Ross. He thought the race would
probably be rowed about July IS, AMI mean
while he was going to row double With Lee pre-
paratory for the race with the Halifax man. He
will make sever alpersonal calls upon friends
In Boston today aud will probably visit Rud-
dick, the boat builder, and order one or more
doubles. He leaves for Lowell this after
noon.
Hanlan and Lee at Lowell.
LOWELL, Mass, April 24-Aanlan and Lee
arrived here this evening. Hanlan commences
practice tomorrow on the Vesper couase.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
Eroshat an the Cbattaboochie.

ArDANTA, April M-Josepbus Root in Car
roll county was drowned In the Chattahoocbie
by the freshet Sunday night, The Savannah,
Griffin and Northern Alabama railroad was
damaged $4,000 The overflow in Carroll
comfy " as unprecented and did much damage
tr
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
MINOR TELReRAMs

Slade, Jem Mace and other pugilists arrived
in New York yesterday morning.
The fire on the steamer Italy, at New York,
yesterday morning damaged the ship over
$4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
California Mining stocks.


CHIcAso.Aprl 24--Hogs-Receipts 10 900 ne.a;
shipments 26OO head; opened strong and closed
weaker; mixed at 1907 so; heavy at 5G7 90:
light at ls,d7 65; skips at S0a6 80.
Cattle-Receipts 1900 head; shipments 3,4OO;
shade stronger ;exports at 20ae 40.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
,anlan and Lee at Lowell.
POLITICAL.
A One sided Election in Georgia.

ATLANTA, Ga, April M.--Henry ID. McDan-
iel, Democratic nominee for Governor, was
elected today. He will probably by inaugural
cd May 10th. Tue Legislature meets ON the
10th to open the returns There was no oppo-
sition
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


PORTLAND, Apr. "a.
In GRAIN Sacked Bran and Middlings have de-
clned. The Flour market continue. strong and the
recent advance is fully sustained. Pork and Lard
tending upward Onions are lower. Sugar steady.
1ee following are so-day's Guo,ati1ns of Flour
Grain Provisions. SO.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
Foreign Imports.

BARBADOS. sehr Gold Hunter r-203 Ihhds 26
tea 20 bbls molasses TO Go Hunt q Co.
Foreign Exports.
BUENOS AYRES. Bark Il Lyman-385, ,724 It
lumber.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
Special Notice.

We would call special attention TO the Asses
ors' Notice, which appears in our columns to-day
with reference to Taxes that all persons interested
may comply with the tenor of such notice. parteu-
larly the clauses with reference to the U. S. Gov
ernment Bonds, Deposits IN Savings Banks, and
abatement of Taxes, and thus save hard thoughts
and possibly hard words, when too late
mar3o sad4w
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
Chicago Grain Qusta,isa..

POHILAND, April q
The following quotations Of Grain were received
by telegraph to-day by Bigelow q Co., 1877 CONNER
cal street, Portland
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
Senator Anthonv About the Some.

PROVIDENCE, April 24.-Senator Anthony
passed tranquil day and tonight there IS no
change in his condition. No visitors are ad-
mitted to see him in his chamber
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
NEW YORK.


a Duel between Italians.
NEW YORK, April A.--Two Italians fought
a duel this morning In Brooklyn with pistols,
four shots being fred without damage. They
and then seconds were arrested.
PATHS Departure.
Nine. Patti sailed this morning for Europe
on the Arizona. The latter vessel was obliged
to haul into the stream and anchor to prevent
the fire from the steamer Italy communicating
TO her. The affair occasioned considerable ex-
element.
The Land League Convention.
About twenty delegates from the various
New England cities to the convention of the
Irish National Land Leagues. which opens In
Philadelphia tomorrow, passed through this
city this morning. Among the number we're
j. Boyle 0'Reilly, editor OF the Boston Pilot,
and Congressman r. A. Collins, OF Boston.
About 150 delegates will go from this city to-
morrow morning. Among them will be Gen.
James o. Beirne, Stephen j. Meany, John De-
vov, DIR. William u. Wallace and others
A Verdict for Over Million.
The trial OF the suit OF the New York, Lake
Erie 81 Western Railway Company against
James McHenry, in the United States Circuit
Court, ended in a verdict to-day OF 81 1896 1923
for plaintiffs by direction OF the court
Epidemic OF Typhus Fever In a Catholic
School.
Thirteen young childrenIattendiDg ST.. steph-
ems home school attached to the Roman Gath
Ollie church Of that name are to-day inmates OF
the reception hospital suffering from typbus
fever contracted II is said in school, The chill
dren's ages range from D TO 8 years and they
are al girls Fifty other children from the
sane institution are now In the Riverside hos
pital suffering from scarlet fever.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
European v&rixei,

(By Telegraphl
LIVERPOOL. April 24-l2 81 M.-Cotton markes
anil and easier uplands at 5ssd; Orleans 611-16d;
sales 900 bales, speculation and export 1000 bales
futures steady.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25

New Verb STOCK and None, Market.

Iby TeIegraph.)
NEW YORK, April 24.-Money on call loaned
down from 8 TO A; prime mercantile paper = 96.
Exchange dull and weak at 4.82sl for long and
4.85 for short. Governments weak and 1sGA ov-
er for all issues. State bonds neglected. Railroad
bonds fairly firm, Boston, & Erie however de-
clined /.
Money closed offerei at 4.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
cd 239O00 shares.
inc following are today's closing quotations Of
GOvernme ment Securities:
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
Heavy Failure az New orleans.

New ORLEANS April 24-Marks Bros. &
Co., commission merchants here md az Mata-
moras, Mexico, have suspended. Liabilities
$4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
SAVYER'S WOOLENS !
CHAMBER[|N & HOnST[D'S
An CONGRESS STREET,

45I CONGRESS STREET,
Can be found very fine line OF the ceie-
brated Wo0lens manufactured at the
large and extensive manufacturing COM
pany OF f. A. & j. Sawyer, situated in
are known all over the country to be su-
perior to most any other make, and the
quality OF wool from which they are
made is Of the very best. They give per-
feet satisfaction, and this is good op-
p0rtunity for any man or boy to secure
for himself a good woolen for la new
Spring suit.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25

The following quotations are wholesale prices and
corrected daily by Storer Bros. q Co.. Dry Goods,
Woolens aud Fancy Goods. 14a TO 162 Middle street:
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
MISCELLANEOUS
RUBBER
B E LTI N G
Important to all who use Betting.
We have just patented new article In Rubber
Belting which is sold under the name Of
GIANT BETTING.

This Betting is made up with the usual plies of
Duck and Rubber, and, before putting the out
side cover, t is stitched in seams inch apart
with cotton cord, which has pulling strength of
nifty pounds. 1t Is then stretched in its plastic
state, drawing the plies SO close together, that
with the strong cord with which 1t is ched mate
rial strength is added to the belt and the stitches
drawn into the plastic rubber, that they can
not wear off on the outside. The outside cover is
then put ON seamless, SO that 1t cannot open as is
the case of Rubber Betting made in the ordinary
way, and the plies being firmly stitched, rs vel
as ctioned together that the belt cannot separate
as many belts made in the old way WILL after bein
used for time, especially when run at . greag
speed or in damp places.
We particularly call the attention Of all Mil own
ers to this Belt being in the end the cheapest belt
they can buy. while the first cost is only about ten
per cent more than bslting made in the ordinary
way. We believe it win wear more than double the
length of time. For heavy main belts you will find
it superior to anything made. 1t is also superior for
Enaiess Belts, as we stitch the splice in such a
way that it cannot separate.
Try Our Giant Belt. We will Warrant
Satisfaction.
Samples and quotations furnished on application.
Revere RUBBE x CO.,
17S Il 115 Devonshire ss., Besten.
"a keade 81, New York.
Factories at chelsea, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-25
PATHS Departure

New YORK, April 24.-Two Italians fought
duel this morning In Brooklyn with pistols,
four shots being fred without damage. They
and their seconds ware arrgsted