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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-07-28
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
A Decrease If Trade Caused by the
Telegraph Strike.

A Decrease If Trade Caused by the
Telegraph Strike.
New YORK, July 27.-R. G.. Dun & Co. re-
port that at nearly all the important trade con.
tres there is a decrease of business as COM
pared with the same period of last year. This
is probably accounted for by the uncertainty
OF communication owing TO the telegraph
strike. A gradual improvement in this regard
will restore commerce to its accustomed chan.
nels. There is no doubt, however, that the
legitimate sbusiness of the country is for the
moment in a haiting condition, and that no
material growth can yet be seen, though a very
large crop is likely TO be harvested Locally
the ordinary business of the city has been
within restricted limits, Notwithstanding the
presence in the market of an unusually large
number of buyers in the various lines, mostly
from the South and Southwest but these
seem bound more upon holiday pursuits than
on business, awaiting the results of the crop
aud more settled condition of things. A
large auction sale OF domestic cotton goods has
attracted prominent dealers and will result in
making the general demand very much less
for some weeks to come. The fact that 12,-
CO3 bales of domestic cottons were sold at fair
prices at auction, with only ii 900 catalogued
indicates an expectant demand which is
hopeful sign. The only adverse element ap-
parent in the condition OF trade is that of un-
certainty regarding the future, which settle
ment of the existing labor difficulties, sue
cessful harvest and other favoring circum-
stances would Immediately remove. There
are not few who believe that ws are on the
eve of very prosperous autumn business
The failures as reported to r.. G. Dun & Co.
throughout the country for the last seven days
numbered 193 as compared with 1853 last week.
The geographical distribution was: New Eng
land States, 33; Middle, 80; Western, 81;
Southern, 20; Pacific States and Territories
20: Canada. 81; and New York city, S--total
10O
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FINANCIAL DISASTER.
Important Failure atlNiles, O.-Liabilities
$500 OOO-5OO Men Out of Work

Important Failure atlNiles, o.-Liabilities
oo.ooo-5oo Men Out OF Work.
NILES, o., July 27.--Eliza Ward, doing busi-
ness as the Ward Iron Company, at this place
aud New Philadelphia, made an assignment to
r. W. Ratliff and John W. Steele. A run fol-
lowed on A. G. Beniley's bank, known TO be
holding Airs. Wards paper, and it made assign
ment also TO H. T. Mason. 1t is estimated
that the Ward Iron Company's liabilities are
S500.000. The mill here closed yesterday.
The mill at New Philadelphia has been closed
some time. Over 500 men are thrown ont of
employment. James Ward, the husband of
Eliza Ward, failed in 1878 for large amount,
and failed again four years ago, since which
wife.
CLEVELAND, o., July 27.-Later estimates
place the liabilities of the Ward Iron Com.
pany at S300,000 while the available assets are
said to be less than 5000. The company con-
sists of Mrs. Eliza Ward, the mother, not the
wife of James Ward. The mills in Niles were
bought on contract from and revert TO Cleye-
land. Brown & Co., of Cleveland. The mil
in New Philadelphia which cos: S150, 600 will
be involved in litigation as the site and S40,-
GOO were given by the town of New Philadel.
phia TO be decided to the company after COM
pletion and whenever $50 men should be en-
ployed, which part of the contract the CON-
pany has uever falniied. Tie rolling mills
in Niles, owned by L. B. Ward, wife of james
Ward, are said to be involved, but she Is the
daughter of the late Geo. 81. Brown, the Pitts
burg millionaire. and has property TO meet all
liabilities. Since 1873 James Ward has been
wife. The banking house of A. G. Bently &
Co., at Niles is supposed to be able to meet all
Its liabilities, having as collateral the personal
checks of Mrs. L. B. Ward.
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Against Negro Labor.

CHcRLEsToN, S. c., July 26.-The joint
Summer meeting Of the State Grange and Ag-
ricultural Socity is now in session at Marion,
s. G. Yesterday there was an animated dis
cussion of subject How is the Supply of La
Dor to be Maintained?s' Various views were
expressed, some of the most prominent men
in the State joining in the discussion. Senator
Butler took the ground that the labor of the
State was becoming more unsettled every year,
and that at no time since the war had negro
labor been more unreliable and worthless than
now. He wanted to supply their places with
Mormon laborers, aud said that 100000 negro
lahorers could be safely spared. He wanted
else and thought that nothing so greatly I'M
peded the progress Of this State as thr supera-
bundance Of cheap negro labor. His views
were warmly opposed, some OF the speakers
showing that his conclusions were erroneous,
and the production of cotton having increased
100 per cent in the State under the present
system of labor, and other crops in proportion.
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Chandler Gets only SO Votes.
CONCORD, N. H, July 27.-The 34th ballot
lr United States Senator resulted as follows:
Pike gained Z over Yesterdays !,

Pike gained over yesterdays vote, Cband-
Ter lost %, Tappan 5, Burns 2.
The sixth week of the Senatorial contest
closes with no election. The politicians, how
ever, agree that the indications point now
more than ever before to choice. There ap-
pears on the part of the members generally q
more yielding disposition that it is their duty
to waive personal preferences and ambitions
and mite for the good of the party upon some
honorable outside man. The drift is now mis-
takably setting fast in Pixies favor, and the
only question is whether it will continue long
enough to elect him, or only leave him by and
by on the long category of those who have APP
pealed only to be relegated at last. William
e. Chandler says that he believes Pike will be
chosen on Tuesday or Wednesday. The Sec
retary thinks that in the end Briggs and Stew
ems will carry most OF the Marston support
over to Pike. MIR. Chandler further says that
the only obstacle to a strong movement
in favor of Ossian Ray Of Lancaster. is the
fact that his choice would necestste q new
congressional election in the Second district,
which the Republicans would be 10th to bring
about at this time; still, the wise heads say II
Pike and Burns go Dy the board, look out for q
boom for Ray The Concord delegation con-
tinues to vote for Chandler, which appears to
be in the interest of Rollins, who naturally
would not like an election at this time from
this county. Mayor Briggs continues to pre-
dict the election of Pike, and says that if he
should not prove the winning man he does not
know whom the Republicans can choose. "A ma
jority of the politicians believe that Pike will
be ele cted Gen. Burns, who had q votes te-
day, says that eight OF his supporters were ab-
sent, which would make his strength 35.
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nontoomerv Blair Dead.

WASHINGTON, July N.-Hon. Montgomery
BLAIR died this morning at three O'Clock at his
country seat in Maryland, near this city. He
had been III several months, and was reported
Iauch improved during the past week, HIS
death WAS the result OF an unexpected relapse.
Mr. Bar's death was on account OF ssudden
stroke Of paralysis yesterday afternoon. me
news created surprise and the utmost regret IN
arrangements are being made, will take place
from bis villa at Silver Springs next Sunday.
His funeral takes place Monday afternoon
from Rock Creek church and his remains Will
be placed in tho family vault in Rock Creek
cemetery.
The Postmaster General today issued the
following order:
AS mark of respect to the late Hon. Mont
gomery Blair, ex-Postmaster General. 1t IS
hereby directed that the Postofice Depart
ment buildings be drapsd in mourning for a
period of thirty days from this date, that the
flag on buildings be placed at half mast until
after tie burial of the deceased ex-Postmaster
General and that the department be closed
Monday, July 30, the day of his funeral.
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Gloucester Fish Market.

FOR THE WEEK ENDING July 20.
Georges Codfsh--We quote prime Georges
81 y qtl fort large and medium: Bank at S41s
p qtl for large and SSlA for small; Eng]
cured do at S5ss y qtl; Shores So and 81
large and medium.
Cusk at s414 " qtl: Haddock S2ss, Pollock
S2sand Hake S21A; slack saited Pollock Sx5s-
Boneless and prepared fish 31a to 4c y 10
Hake, 41a to &c for Haddock and Cusk, and 6 to
Goldfish. Smoked HRlibut 12cP fb; Smoked S
mon at 17c; Scaled Herring at 28c y box; No
25e; tucks zoe. Bloaters soc y hundred.
AIackerel-reeepts continue light and prices
certain. We notice sales from IS rs plain to IL
for trimmed and SIC for one small lot of ex
large. out Of pickle; packed mackerel SIS so,
and SS f0f Is, 2s and Is.
Herring-We quote new round Shore S334 O.
Dbl; Labrador S61s bay Shore gibbed at $3 y;
va Scotia large split S51s; medfumas31z.
Trout at S15 y Dbl; Picked Goldfish at S514;H
dock $5, Hahbut Heads at S31a, Tongues SO
Sounds at Sl1, Tonguesi and Sounds sl014, a
wives at SIS to S514.
Fresh Halibut-Last sales !were at 8 and 7e p
for white and gray.
Pure Medicine Oil 81 90 p gal, crude do A. sc
Blacklist Oil 65c; Cod do 46td48e; Shore do at 4.
46c; ;Porgie do. none on market.
Porgie scrap,S15 y ton; Fish do s12;Liver do
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Gov. Butler Refuses to Pardon S. Angler
Chace.
Boston, July 27.-The Governor has sent to
the Council message relating to the case of
Samuel Angler Chace, the noted Fall River
defaulter for whose pardon strong effort has
been made, in which he refuses to grant the
pardon asked for The Governor argues at
length from moral standpoint the reason !or
his deolination.
The Governor contrasts Chaoe's lot with
that OF an ignorant and vicious man now cou-
fined for twenty years in State prison for arson
but whose crime did not do the actual harm
which followed Chace's.
Adjournment of the Legislature.
RosToN, July 27.-The Legislature adjourned
sine die at 940 p. m. after session Of BOG days,
the longest on record. The longest previous
session. which lasted 175 days. was IN 1874.
just before adjournment the only bill that has
been passed over the Governors veto was Gu
acted. 1t increases the salaries of the clerks
Of the Senate and House $500 EACH
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MainaI.iph, Battery.

At the election of officers of the First Maine
Battery, Light Artillery, held at the armory Of
the first platoon at Lewiston, last evening,
Major b. ). Hill presiding, the following
officers were elected
Captain-Daniel w. Proctor, Lewiston.
Senior First Lieutenant--Elmer II. Water
house, Portland,
Junior First Lieutenant--David Guptill,
Lewiston.
Senior Second Lieutenant--James A. Mar
wick, Bortland.
Junior Second Lieutenant--M. j. Moriarty,
Lewiston.
Col. ID. o'C. o'Donoghue was present and
made appropriate remarks. The first platoon
escorted the second platoon lirom the Auburn
depot to the Dewitt House where fine sup
per was served.
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FOREIGN.
The state Of Siege at Tamataye.

The State of Siege at Tamatave.
PARIS, July 27.--The Figaro has advices
from Tamatave, by way OF Alden, that the
British commander there has demanded of the
French that the state of siege be raised, but
that Admiral Pierre has refused to comply.
Minister Wallace and the Commercial
Treaty.
CoEsTANTINoPLE, July Z.-Gsn. Wallace,
the American minister to Turkey has sent
fresh note to the Porte demanding the proloDg-
alton of the treaty of commerce between Tur-
key and the United States, but agreeing TO
revision OF the tariff.
diplomatic interviews.
VIENNA, July 27.--Cuunt Kalnoky had an
interview yesterday with Count Won Bnlow,
the Prussian munster. A certain importance
is attached ia Vienna to the cordial reception
by the Emperor William OF Count KalBoky.
The latter has receiued from the Emperor the
decoration of the Black Eagle.
MIR. Lowell on International Intercourse.
LONDON, July 27-At banquet to provin-
cial mayors last night, Mr.. Lowell United
States Minister, responding TO q toast TO diplc-
matists. dwelt upon the growing number OF
American travellers in England, and the mu-
tual respect Of the two nations, owing to their
increased intimacy, which, he said, was Of the
utmost importance to civilization.
English Mails for America.
LONDON. July 27.-In the House of Com
master General, in reply to question by Hon.
W. Z. Baxter, assured that gentleman that
there would be no causeless delay in taking
any action possible to expedite outward-bound
American mails. He said that a committee
was investigating into the matter
Disappointment in Constantinople lOver
the Decision of Germany.
BERLIN, July 27.-The peculiarly friendly
relations which have OF late existed between
the Turkish and German governments have
received somewhat of check by Bismarck's
action in relation to certain requests made by
the Porte. Turkey had hoped that she would
have the support of Germany, both IN her ef-
forts TO quiet her unruly subjects in Albania
aud IN adjusting her commercial relations
with America and other powers. Yesterday,
however, Bismarck informed the Turkish en-
voy that Germany could go no further, as a
rule, than to lend The Sultan her moral sup
port. The case would have to be exceedingly
important to get more. This decision falls far
short of what was hoped for, and eavses feel
ing OF great disappointment IN Constantinople.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays exeeptedl py the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 97 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND, ME;
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year. To mail sapsorip-
ers Seven Dollars Year. II paid In advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch OF space tne
length of column, constitutes square
$l.50 per square daily first week; 70 cents per
week after; three Insertions less, $10O, eontlnu"
ing every other day after first week, 30 cents.
half SQUARE three insertions or less rs eents one
week, 800; $50 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs" and "AucTIoN
SALES" $500 per squareper week; three insertions
or less, $3.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year; II paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted IN the "MAiNE STATE
PRESS (which has a 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
ton.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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queer Antics of Lightning.

New York, July 27.-An electric ball
struck the house of Albert Smith in Midland
Park N. j. The chimney was demolished
and the roof was cut completely in two as
evenly as with saw the shingles being raised
on each side OF the cut Partitions on the In
side Of the building were ripped out, and the
weather boards on the inside were torn off
The lightning finally went into the ground by
aid of tin leader, striking the very large cor
ner stone and splitting it in two. Nails were
drawn out of the building along its course and
tion. The building is strained in every part.
Only few days ago lightning struck black
oak tree less than 1000 yards from this honse,
tore the heart out completely, and reduced il
into bale sticks.
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Co. for $4,000. The mills were run by Messrs.
Cutler s. Eddy and L. & f. II. Strickland,
these two firms having been burned out
Bradley early in the season. Cutler s. Eddy
had an insurance of $1,000 on the machinery
The entire loss will not amount to over $1,000
The main mills will continue running the same
as usual, and the destruction of the single
mills will occasion only slight inconvenience
TO the firms
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$4,000 LOSS.
Partial Destruction,lof theIveazie Mills.

The Corporation mills at veazie, now oper-
ated by Cutler & Eddy, whose mills at Brad
ley were recently destroyed, took fire yester-
day. Luckily the fire was confined to the lower
block, occupied by the shiugle machines, and
the main mill comprising the middle and up.
per block was saved unipjured. The portion
burned consisted Of two mills, containing three
new shingle machines and some small machin,
cry. The building belonged to the veazie es
tate and Judge Forsyth, of Boston, has the
management. 1t is understood to be insured
In the Boston agency Of the, Jordan, Lowell q
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Another Sale OF spraRue Property.

PROVIDENCE, Il. T., July G.-The Sprague
property at entral Falls was sold at auction
by sheriff sale to-day. The mill estate of the
United States Flax Manufacturing Company
was sold to Alvin jerks for $260,0O0. Person.
al property, spare machinery. stock in process
of manfact ure, etc, was sold to Mr. jerks for
S60O0 The Observation-Disclosures was bought
for S250O also by Mr. Jenks. The store build
ing, two cottages and 100000 feet ofFland were
sold to Daniel Sullivan, for the Valley Falls
Company. for $9iO0, and the Home Print
Works building and land was bid in by the
Wadding Company OF Pawtucket for $3.50.
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Trouble Brewing Between Spain and
Mexico.

special states that 1t was reported in Monterey
last night that the Spanish minister to Mexico
had been recalled, and serious rupture be-
tween the two countries is possible. Spanish
merchants in Monterey are very apprehensive.
While, not anticipating war, they look for
serious commercial trouble. The matter is
kept very quiet, but is supposed to be caused
by Mexican reputation of her Spanish debt,
Diplomatic relations with France aud Eng
land have recently been resumed by Mexico on
the basis Of paying off the national debt to
both nations. Spain put in demand at the
same time but her claim was denied. The in-
formation that the minister was recalled
leaked out through the Spanish consul's office
az Monterey.
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NEW YORK.

Civil Service Reform in New York.
NEW YORK, July 27.-State Civil Service
Commissioners Jay, Richmond and Schoon-
maker and Chief Examiner Burt, of New
York, have been in session at Saratoga. The
commissioners considered reports made by
State and county officers, which show that the
number OF persons in the civil service of the
State is about 1900. A resolution was adopted
requesting all officers and heads of departments
who have not already reported to transmit re-
ports by Aug. 4th.
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California Mining stocks.
Boston Produce Market.

BOSTON, July 27.-Ihe following iwere to-A
quotations of Butter, Cheese, Eggs and Potatoes
Butter We quote We+tern creameries A
22c for choice, 1SG20c for fair and good: Norti
creameries at 21G22c for choice. 1S620c for
and good; New York and Vermont diaries 18S
% ib for choice 15017c for fair and good; sh
Western dairy at 140l7c and Western ladls pas
l3G16; demand moderate.
Cheese Is firm; 919GlOc for choice and SG9c
fair and good; 6lo7c for common.
Eggs-frm and fresh lots in demand at~3ze
for Eastern, 2OG2lc for New York and Vern
191&@2Ic y doz for Western, Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island.
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THE DOMINION.

Rumored Forgery Of Government Notes
OTTAWA, July 27.-A rumor is circulated
that the finance department is investigating
an extensive forgery OF Dominion notes of a
large denomination. 1t is said that Chicago
and Montreal printers executed the work in
Montreal, where the plates were made, and
that in Ottawa women had something to do
with the case,
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nEE Of the best farms in the County Of Cumber-
" land situated in Cape Elizabeth, known as the
Brooks Farm will be sold at great bargain. s.
L. CARLETON, Atty at Law, $50 Middle St. Port
and, Me. inar8dM
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Plain Talk from a Woman.

OCEAN GROVE, N. j., July 27.--Mrs. j.
Ellen Foster, the lawyer Of Iowa, made an ad-
dress before 50o0 persons at the national tenn
perance encampment last evening. Her speech
was upon constitutional liberty and its de-
pendence upon temperance. She said Chicago
was under the rule Of gambling dens, the
brotheIs and the rum mills, with an obedient
mayor. She declared that 1000 Methodist
election and 1000 other preachers are going to
Join them.
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The Strike of the Dress and Cloak Max
ers of New York.

New York, July 27.-The strike of the dress
and cloak makers for an increase of wages, a
reduction of the hours OF labor and total
abolition Of night work still continues. The
firm OF Bohn Bros. & Gruenfeldt gave in yes
terday to the strikers and about twenty men
and thirty women went TO work there to-day.
MIR. Wellman and Mr.. Lasrky, two outside
contractors, have also yielded. About twenty
men and girls went TO work in the formers
plsce to-day and between thirty and forty in
the latter. A letter was received from II.
Garlick, another contractor, asking his en-
ployes to return to work at their own terms.
They will do 80 Tomorrow.
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From the Czar's Court to Penury.

WHEELING, July 27.-Yesterday afternoon
an aged woman, well dressed but destitute Of
money, came to police headquarters and asked
for aid in reaching Washington. She stated
that she was daughter of Vice President
King of Pierce's administration, and wife Of
Gen. Hunter, President Jackson's minister to
st. Petersburg. She gave her age as "a, and
said she was married at the age OF ID, her hus-
band then being 80, and that she spent the first
six months of her married life at the Czar's
rt
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nNE of the best houselots in Portland has nice
" stable and stone for cellar now upon it; will
sell on time and advance S2500 to help build good
house on the premises For particulars call on
jan22dtf L.TAYLCR, 3S5 Congress St.
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Raid on italian gootplaoks.

NEW YORK. July 27.--Thrty-six Italian boot.
blacks were arrested at Atlantic, N. j.. yester-
day and discharged from custody With the un-
derstandiug that they cease work there. The
law of New Jersey does not allow any boys
nnder eighteen years of age TO black boots, beg
or play musical instruments ON the streets.
They we're all in the employ of padrome
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ST. LOUIS July 27.-Chlef Of Police Camp
bell has issued orders to the patrolmen to re.
port to their respective captains all violations
Of the Sunday law, beginning next Sunday.
These refer not alone to saloons but to all vic
tuallers as defined by the statutes II is now
generally believed the saloon keepers will re-
sist the law.
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Chicago Live stock nIarke,.
By Telegraph

(By Ielegraph.l
CHICAGO. July "a -Hogs-Receipts s, roo he
shipments 4700 head; sol higher;lmixsd at
as IS; heavy 1905 10; light at S096 35; 81
7ba5 75.
Cattle-Receipts 5000 head; shipments 4, ,1C
good to choice shipping 60G5 rs.
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FOR SALE.
Job Printing Office for Sale,

Job Printing Office, containing
eighth .'PT0uty" press, and type snita.
bic for doing mercantile printing. Rare
opportunity for any one desiring to en-
gage in the job printing business. Satis-
factory reasons for selling. Terms cash
and very moderate.
Address PRINTER. Press Office.
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