davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
THE CHOLERA.

The Death Record of Friday and Saturday
ALEXANDRIA, July 2S = The number OF
deaths from cholera at Cairo yesterday was
277. Among the number we're three British
soldiers. At Chibin there were 105 deaths
from the disease; at Mehalla 50, at Tantah 2S,
and at Ismailla 3, including one British SOL
dier at the latter place.
CAIRO. July 2s.-There was rapid decrease
in the number of deaths from cholera in the
Boulak quarter of this city yesterday. Eleven
hundred of the inhabitants have removed to
Tourlah.
ALEXANDRIA, July 2S.-Several cases of
cholera were reported in this city to-day, one
of which was fatal If the epidemic attacks
the British troops camp will be formed oa t.
side the Rosetta gate, and another at Ramleh.
LONDON, July 2S.-ReceDt report that chol-
era!had appeared at Rostov, is officially denied.
Deaths from cholera Saturday numbered 322 at
Cairo, including British soldiers; II at Zif-
teh, II at Barrage, "a at Mehalla, 81 at Shir-
bin, 46 at Tantah, 81 at Ghizeh, % at Nit
game, IA at Zagazig; total of 160 at various
places in the provinces of Galionbich, Garbich
Menonfish, and an aggregate of SO at eleven
other widely scattered places.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
STATE NEWS.
ARoosrooK COUNTY.

AhOOoIOOk COUNTY.
Horace Chaloner's slaughter house and eight
hogs, at HoultoD, were burned Saturday morn
ing. Incendiary Loss $500. Insured 500.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The plans for the new building at Eent's
Hill, TO be- known as Blethen Hall, are in the
hands of builder in Leyiston. The elevation
views show handsome two and half story
building Of moderate size with pleasant veran-
das, numerous bay and dormer windows cut
into gables and handsomely finished. The ar
chitecs Of the building are Fassetl and Stew
ems, of Portland
The business of shipping ice from the Ken
nebec is in full blast, the demand for ice from
the South being very heavy. Ice companies
tind livery difficult to hire sufficient number
OF men. One of the largest firms on the river
is fifty men short of full crew and were re-
Gently obliged to purchase 5000 tons OF ice of
another company, although they had plenty of
ice in their own houses, but for lack of men
could not ship it. Ice freights to Baltimore
and Philadelphia have run about the same as
last year They started at 55 cents ton, then
jumped up TO 50 cents and afterwards fell off
somewhat, now being about rs cents. Ice DUR
ing its voyage between the Kennebec and the
South melts away very rapidly. On the trip
from Maine to Galveston, Texas, it falls away
one half.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Moses O. Clarke, aged 80, was drowned while
bathing at Milltown Friday night. The body
was recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
MINoR TELRaRAMs.

uAIsOR 4ltA4IIIhAGAos
man named Terry left Dover, Eng, satur-
day morning on floating tricycle. to cross the
channel to France. He arrived In France all
right.
Among the callers on the President Satur-
day was the President Of Honduras. The
President returned 10 Washington In the after
noon.
The Pope's health is improved.
A report was published in Boston Saturday
that failure was imminent with liabilities Of
81 100000. Careful inquiry fails however to
verify the report.
Chas A Gogel President of the Baltimore
Ice Company, has been arrested charged with
having forged endorsements on notes drawn to
his own order for $4,000.
The municipal assembly OF St. Louis has
refused TO impeacG the mayor by vote of to
5.
1t is reported that the Pope 10 drafting an
ebcyclical letter against divorce.
The Catholic bishops of Germany have be-
gun to use the powers granted them uuder the
provisions of the governments church bill re-
Gently passed. They have ordered all Visitors
aud candidates for the priesthood to return to
Prussia.
A correspondent at CoDstantinople says: 1t
is reported that Germany has refused to con-
clude the treaty admitting Turkey to the
triple alliance, but has promised assistance
should the Porte appeal for aid or protection
Bertrand Kettell, assistant agent OF the AS
sociated Press at New York, died yesterday
Count do Persano, ex-admiral OF the Italian
navy, is dead in his 18th year.
Steamer California arrived at Fortress Mon
roe from Baltimore yesterday with four cases
Of yellow fever on board One OF the sick will
probably die.
In an interview with correspondent OF the
Chicago Herald Dorsey claims that he is not
responsible for the alleged revelations relative
to Garheld's ) administration recently published
ia the New York Sun.
Seventy five RATS containing 375 900 feet OF
lumber were swept from the moorings at House
Island near Pittsourg by the freshet on the Al
leobany river yesterday. One man was
drowned. Loss 100000.
Susie Hamilton, aged TO- her sister Annie Is.
| aged 13, and Maud Shrader, 10, all of Workers,
| n, Y.--were sitting on rock yesterday IN the
edge of tho Hudson river when the accidental
" felI into the water end were all drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
NEW YORK.
An Bn-policeman Becomes a Ropper.

An Ex-Policeman Becomes Robber.
NEW YORK, July 28.-While in o Lacka-
wanna passenger car this morning, in the de-
pot at Hoboken, Cashier Thomas j. Smith OF
the Orange National Bank, was struck Sc
we're blow by ruffian, who robbed Mr.. Smith
OF his valife, containing $4,000, but was pre-
vented from getting away with it by Smith
and several passengers. The robber fled from
the car, scaled the depot fence and jumped in
to q bakers wagon, in which was a companion
and driver The horse, however, obstinately
declined to move, and crowd surrounded the
vehicle A man grasped the horses head,
when the driver fred at him. The two thieves
then left the wagon and fed fbut both were
captured.
The principal ruffian proves to be ex-police-
man Nugent of New York City, who was once
tried for manslaughter.
Captain Webbs Body Found.
BUFFALO, July pa special dispatch from
Lewiston says Capt. Webb's body was found in
the river there to-day, and has been identified.
Death OF an Ex-Congreesman.
SYRACUSE, July 29- Ex- Congressman VIM.
Il. Lansing died suddenly of heart disease to-
day. He was member of the 37th, 42d and
43d Congresses.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Farm For Sale or To Let.

nEE Of the best farms in the County Of Cumber-
" land, situated in Cape Elizabeth, known as the
"Brooke Farm will be sold at great bargain. s.
L. CARLETON, Atty at Law, $50 Middle St. Port
and Me. marSdf
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENrY-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFlCR CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. @.
July 30 A. M.
For New England,
Fair weather, rising barometer, stationary OF
lower temperature, winds north and west.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is highest in Tennessee and
Ohio valleys, and lowest in Colorano. The
temperature has fallen in all the districts east
of the Mississippi Valley, except in the South
Atlantic States where 1t remains nearly sta
sionary. North to west winds prevail in New
England, Middle Atlantic States, Tennessee,
and Ohio Valley, Lake region and Mississippi
Valley. Southeasterly winds in the Mississip-
pi valley and variable winds in the other dis,
tricts.
The indications are that fair weather will
prevail on Tuesday in New England, with
slowly rising temperature.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

BOSTON, July 2S.-The following were to-dss's
quotations of Butter, Cheese, Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter We quote We tern creameries ss 214
23c for choice, 18020c tor fair and good: Northern
creameries at 2lG23c for choice, 1S92Oc for fefr
and good; New York aud Vermont dairies 18HR0s
y h for choice, 15Gl7c for fair and good; choice
Western dairy at 14Gi6e and Western ladls packed
1915; market quiet; choice firm and In steady de-
mand.
Cheese steady; 91sd1Oc for choieei and S0es fer
fair and good: 6d27c for common.
Eggs-nrm and fresh lots scarce 2282Sc for kas-
tern, 2Od21c for New York and Vermont, ,2OG2le
y doz for Western, Nova:Scotia and Prince Ed
Potatoes~we quote sales at 25a2 co y bbl.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
New York Society.

Miss Jennie Sargent made her debut at
the Dal Verma Theatre, Milan, on July 2,
and met with brilliant success. The Milan
papers are loud in her praise.
Miss Amelia B. EdSards furnished the ar
ticle on Mummy for the next volume of
The Encyclopedia Britdnnicd.
Meantime, when the laxity and reckless
ness and vice of the metropolis are reckoned
up, set this down to its credit: Three bril-
liant but notorious women, welcomed in
good society abroad, have in late years
achieved in turn marked professional sue
cess here, but, though in some cases press
ingly introduced, not one has been received
under respectable New York lady's roof.
New York Tribune.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
SUMMER HOTELS.


UyHIS Hotel. just completed by the Little Che
Il bssgue Island Association, will be open to the
Fublie 3uly g. 1888.
This Island seven miles from Portland, in full
view of the city, is the gem of "Caseo Bay"
Tho Hotel contains sixty sleeping rooms of good
Szc broad halls, spacious dining room and paTlor,
veranda on all sides IA feet wide; lighted through
cut with gas; electric bells in every room; pure
spring water conducted into each story; drainage
perfect; good sea bathing; every facility for sailing
shore and deep sea fishing; communications with the
city regular and reliable two steamers making
rennd trips from Portland, four times per day,
Terms reasonable. For information and terms ad-
dress ssTHE WALDO" Little Ghebea gue
Island. Portland, Maine, or ROLLINS q,
ADAMS, No, ~ Exchange sreet, Port
land, Maine. ty3dtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
For Sale.

HOUSE corner Carleton and Bracket Sss., for
IL nerly occupied by Joshua Hobbs. Inquire of
JOHN P. HOBBS,
apfd6 NO. 80 Market Street.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

New Wool continues to arrive quite freely, the
receipts of domestic for the week amounting to near
1000, 900 TBS, and we are now accommodating stock
quite rapidly. The transactions again quite
large, the sales amounting to upwards OF 100000
fbs, and during the past two weeks near 100000
lbs have passed into the hands of manufacturers;
prices are steady and IL is not expected that they
will be any lower for some time to come.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Ravana Marker,

gAyAsA ,Tulv 2S. The Sugar inarkeb continued
COMPLETELY within quotations and nominal.
stocks In warehouses at Havana and Matsnzas
AS 90 boxes, 1875, 500 bags and I6OOo hhus; re re-
hhds; exports 600 boxes 1900 bags and 4ov0 hhds,
of which 7sO bags and all the hhds we're to United
States
Freights dull.
Spanish gold 2.09ls.
exchange quiet on the gultea states 80 days
gold 9a9h prem; do short sight loGloSa prom.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
TIE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day ISundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year. To mall subscrib-
ers. Seven Dollars Year, If paid in advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING; One inch of space, the
length of column, constitutes square"
$l.bO per square, daily first week. 75 cents per
week after; three insertions or less $1o0 continu-
Ing every other DAY after first week, 90 cents rs
Half square three insertions or less 70 cents; one
week, $I.o0; $50 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENrs" and AUCTION
SALEs $500 per square per week; three insertions
or less Sl.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at WOO a
year; if paid in advance, S2.0o year.
Advertisements inserted IN the "MA1NE STATE
PREss (which has large circulation in every part
of the State for 81 90 per square for first insertion
and sc cents per square for each subsequent inser
lon.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Chicago Live stock rrarIse..

(By Telegraph
CHcAGoi July 2s -Hogs-Recelpts s,osO had;
shipments $500 head light 1Od15 higher; others
firm: mixed at 8 4oG5 so; heavy 1898 20; Light
at 95Go 30; skips SbG5 10.
Csttle-Receipts $500 head shipments 4.2oo;
strong; good 10 choice shipping 4O95 80.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
A Gift to Nashua

NASHUA, N. H.. July 29.-The late Daniel
Hussey's will when probsted will show be-
SScco is for the erection of the building and
0,0C0 for the interior when completed. The
beguest takes effect at the death of Mrs. Hus-
say, provided the city purchases suitable
building lot to be erected under the supervis-
of the administrator, together with the trustees
of the public library.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
FOREIGN.
Successful Sortie of the French in
Tonquin.
Thirty.Five Miners Killed by an Ex-
sion.

Y LONDON, July 2S.-A dispatch to the Daily
Telegraph from Berne says: A convention BE-.
tween Switzerland and the United States, ac-
cording to which any differences between the
two republics are to be settled by arbitration,
is about to be submitted to the kSwiss Federal
Assembly The convention has been accepted
by the United States.
e. fan African Expedition Repulsed.
ZANZIBAR, July 28-The Royal Geographic
cal Socety's expedition to Lake Victoria was
compelled to retreat on Mar. 5, when in lati-
tune 3.05 north, longitude 80 east, in conse-
quence Eof hostile demonstrations by the ma
tives. The expedition Is now making another
attempt TO continue its explorations
Inspection OF Shipping at London.
LONDON, July 28.-The custom house author
tiles continue to give clean bills of health to
vessels leaving here. The inspection ordered
by the American consulate SO far has shown no
case Of cholera or contagious disease on vessels
sailing for America.
Fresh Troubles for Egypt
ALEXANDRIA, July 2S.-The ravages by the
cotton worm and the rapid rise Of the Nile
cause great anxiety here.
Successful Sortie by the French lin Ton
quin.
PARIS July pa dispatch has been receiv-
ed at the Ministry of Marine, saying that Col.
Calend made sortle on the 10Th from Hanoi,
with a force of 5C1 men. He captured seven
my.
The loss of the French in the movement was
but IL men.
Pacific Assurance from China.
The military attache of the Chinese legation
in Berlin has recently passed through Paris.
While here he took occasion to call on Nj.
Chalemel Lacour, Minister of Foreign affairs.
and TO give him the most pacific assurances as
to the action of China in the Tonquin matter.
He said that the sole object of China in mass
ing troops on the Tonquin frontier was to be in
readiness to repel any demonstrations by the
black flags.
Italy Ready to Enforce Her Demands.
TANGIER, July 29.-An Italian squadron has
arrived here to support Italy's ultmatum, in
sisting upon the payment of the claims of the
Italian subjects. The Sultan has not yet re-
piled to Italy's demands, but it is expected he
will yield TO them.
Thirty-Five Miners Killed.
LosDoNs sJuly 29.-An explosion has occurred
In mine at Cattanisetta, Sicily, by which 35
miners, out Of total of 20, lost their lives.
Thrown from the Track by Landslide.
4
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
WEST INDIES.

Reporte d success of the Haytien Insur
gents.
NEW YORK, July 2S.-The World says: "a
private dispatch received in this city yesterday
from Hayti said that Gen. Bezelias, command
er of the rebel forces, had gained decisive ad-
vantage over President Solomon, and that JAG
mel had declared in his favor, This gives the
government of the islands into the hands of
the insurgents, and Gen. Bezelias will no
doubt become emperor in a few days. Mean
while, President Solomon. with his few follow
ers, are at Port au Prince, and viii probably
try 10 escape to Jamaica.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

Disastrous Fire in Lincoln, Nebraska.
LINCOLN, Neb., July pa fire this morn
ing destroyed ten business dwellings, causing q
loss of $4,000. Leighton & Brown, whole
sale druggists, are the heaviest losers. In
surance about S125, 600.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
TWIN COTTAGE
FOB SALE.

N the most desirable location at FERRY BEACH
Il vithin two minutes walk of the BAY VIEW
HoUsn. Very convenient for one or two families.
beautiful beach and scenery. For price and partic-
alars, Inquire Of w. s. DENNETT, Saco Me.
FMS diff
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

LoNDoN. July 29.-An explosion has oecurrs
in mine at Cattanisetts, Sicily, by which
miners, out of total Of 20, lost their lives.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

PORTLAND, July %.
Received by Maine Central Railroad, for Portland
3S cars miscellaneous merchandise; for connecting
roads, So cars mis- ellAneous merchandise.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

The House & Lot corner of
Deering and state steeet, for sale
ut $4,000 and taxes for 1853. Or
put i'm thorough repair and rent
cd for $500 per annum. Inquire
Of JOHN c. PROCTER. 93 Ex-
change Street. jy24eod3w
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Interesting Decision IN an Insurance
Case.

New HAVEN, July 28.-The Supreme Court
has decided adverse to Edward Malley in suit
brought by him against an insurance company
to compel payment of the policy on his burned
dry goods store. The companies holding $127, :
600 insurance on the store refused payment on
ground that policies we're made out to Edward
Malley while the store when burned was owned
by K. Malley & Co., the partnership having
been formed shortly before the fire and policies
not having been changed.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
TO LET.
Store Nos. liz <9 Middle St.

l1ELOW the Post Office where all the large
ID Wholesale Jobbing Houses are located, in dry
goods, Fancy and other Glasses of goods Fitted up
With two Counting rooms, Brick and Iron Safe Ele-
vator, Counters, Tables, Gas and Water with light
and airy basement all In perfect repair. Heated by
furnace. Inquire of H. E, THOMPSON J64
Bracket st. where the keys maybe found.
ect2 d6
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Railroad Receip,

SYDNEY, ,cB... Steamship Aeadisn- 1146 tons of
coal to H & A Allan.
Brig Glenarchy-l1s ss7 tons culum coal to Geo
Tuor
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
For Sale.

HOUSE and land No. 90 High Street, corner
III Danfsrth. sunny exposure; said house is
Asrosghly bnilt. ten rooms, frescoed ceilings,
Hfss parlor, wide halls, bath room, cemented eel
Jar, hxs stable. BENZ. SHAW, 4S1a Exchange
St. iy24eod2ws
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
LOST AND FOUND.
STOLEN.

MIGHT Of July 23, Sloop rig Boat, % feet long
IN white, black waist. copper painted bottom
wire stay, old sail. Name tLittle Mary" Re
yard for information. ROBERT LOUD,
Round Pond,
jy26d2t Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

FOR SALE.

VyHE Homestead of the late Oliver Dow, situated
Il at West Buxton Village. on the Saco River:
containing fifty acres excellent land, two story
brick house and a., barr. stable, wood house, ice
house, sheds &C., very desirable for country home
FOR terms &C., apply to CYRUS f. DAVIS,
jy2Sdn West Buxton, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
stock Marker.

The following quotations OF stocks are reported
| and corrected daily by Woodbury. & Moulton cornea
4 of Middle and Exchange streets.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

Thrown from the Track by Landslide.
NORWICH, CT, July ga landslide at Dan
vile on the Norwich and Worcester railroad
covered the track last night and an up train a
little before midnight was thrown from the
track. The brakeman named Avery was
killed and six cars were smsshrd. The track
was promptly cleared.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
yellow Fever at Quarantine in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, July 2S-The steamship Cali
forDian from the West Indies, arrived at quar-
antine last night with four cases OF yellow few
er on board. She passed inside the Cape and
up Chesapeake Bay without notice from the
health authorities. She is closely quarantined.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Lost.

A n envelope addressed Brown & ,Josselyn con-
"A tanning note and other papers. The finder
viii be rewarded by leaving same at
jy27d3ts 211 COMMERCIAL ST.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Rnnls Statement.
New York stock aud Money Market.

(By Telegraph)
NEW York, July 23.-Money ON cell abundant
at 111a2 closed at q last loan N per cent prime
mercantile paper at 413 56. Foreign Exchange at
483 for long and 437 for short.
The following are to-day's closing quotations sz
Government Securities.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

The following quotations are wholesale prices ana
corrected daily by Storer Bros. u Co, Dry Goods,
wo0leus and Fancy Goods IA 10 162 Middle street,
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Polk Appeals to the supreme Court.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 28.-In the Polk
case to-day Judge Allen overruled the motion
for new trial and passed sentence The case
was appealed TO the Supreme Court and the
bond raised to $4,000 which was given.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
For sale,

nNE of the best houselots in Portland, has a nice
~ stable and stone for cellar upon it; viii
sell on time and advance S2500 to help build good
house on the premises For particulars call on
janzzdn L.TAYLCR, 385 Congress St.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Job Printing Office for Sale.

Jeb Printing Office, containing 1
eighth "Proutyv press, and type snita-
BE fer doing mercantile printing. Rare
opportunity for any one desiring to en-
gage in the job printing business. Satis-
factory reasons for selling. Terms cash
aad very moderate.
Address PRINTER. Press Office.
SvC6AIH
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Daily whole.nie nHariser.


PORTLAND, July rs.
The following sre ,o-dsy's quotations of Flour
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Coal Mine Flooded.

WuKEsBARRE, Pa, July 29-No. 10 coliiery
of the Lehigh q Wilkesbarre Coal Company,
has been flooded by the recent rains. To-day
there are II feet OF water IN the mine -Four
miners OF the Hanover Coal Company at
Sugar Watch, struck last night.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

Sliced i" ...1O91oh Palermo. ......6 5o97 so
sugar. Lemons. 49,
Granulated y fb 80. 9I4 Messina .....4 50G6 90
Extra C..............Ss4 Palermo ... "A 5096 co
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
2zmz4zz5
Photograph
Fine Portraits Especially,
OPPOSITE FALMOUTH HOTEL
Portland Me.
jaD6 deodti
Found Adrift

In Fore River, keel bottom boat, square sterp
Il about 18 feet long, painted light blue. The
owner can have the same by proving property and
paying cost. Particulars at the Rolling Mini Office
Ligonia. iyl6d1aw3WM*
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30

To be Let.

A NICE tenement of rooms at 500 per month
IA to q family without children. Apply after
moons at G. T. SWEETSER'S, No. 219 Oxford
street. jy26dIws
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
Greenhouse to Let.

HyHE greenh use at No. 648 Congress street, now
Il occupied by me, is to be let with the plants IN
Il, and all improvements. Possession August list.
Apply on the premises.
1yl3d3v o. r. STURDITANT.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-30
For Sale.
FOR SALE OR RENT.

DRIG Hyperion 3o6 tons Register, rate 1s. Iu
ly12lH b. j. WILLARD.