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The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
BREAKING AND ENTERING.
The Burglar Caught in the Act.

About midnight Officer Sparrow while on his
beat heard the breaking Of glass and suspecting
that a burglar was at work hastened in the di'
rection from which the sound proceeded.
When he arrived at the corner OF Exchange
and Fore streets he encountered man help
ing himself to the contents Of the clothing store
OF Davis and Cousins through large hole in
the window On seeing thegoficer,the burglar
attempted to run, but Mr.. Sparrow drew his
pistol and ordered him to stop. The man
promptly obeyed and was ironed and taken to
the station. He proved to be an old offender,
James jackson by name, and JUST out Of State
prison where he had served two years for break
ing into shoe factory OF Cross street. He is
about 20 years old and is a native Of Portland
When caught he had succeeded in appropriate
ing two pairs Of pant, and hat. Officer Spar
row deserves high commendation for his
promptness and efficiency.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION,
MIR. Dormnn II. Eaton's Reply TO some
Criticism ON the Conanaission's Work.


Criticism ON the ConaIaission's Work.
WASHINGTON, june 5.-Dorman b. Eaton Of
the civil service commission makes the folOw-
ing statement la reply 10 a criticism which had
been made upon the action of the commiaslon-
ers In selecting local examiners from officers
already in public service and in answer TO the
doubts which have been expressed with regard
TO the justice and impartiality Of the examinr
ers so selected
"Suos criticism, "Mr EatonIsays, sis superb.
cial and largely based on miscoaeeption OF tha
facts. The third section OF the civil service
law requires all examiners 10 be selected from
among those in the official service OF the Unit
ed States, which Is all that need be said about
one branch OF the criticism. Salaries would
have been necessary for examiners II not Ia
public service and 10 years might have elapsed
before public opinion would have forced Con-
gress to vote such salaries. The competitive
examinations already held have all been con-
Quoted by examiners selected from among Off
cials OF offices where the examinations
were conducted, II was the reform thus
achieved which first convinced friendly critics
that any reform was possible, and which frat
convinced hostile critics that their spoils sys-
tenn is In peril. Who so we'll as officials OF Of
fees to be reformed knew the secret abuses,
defects OF character and capacity among their
associates or tho better qualification required
in those offices. In every large office are COM
petent, high-toned officials who are humillated
and indignant even ii sometimes silent whom
they see official favor and partisan Influence
giving TO ilunkies and henchmen places which
are due 20 capacity and character. Shall such
men be danied participation Ia work OF re-
torm2 Shall they be condemned by inteFence
and strange examiners put over them2 are
they 60 be utterly rejected because soheming
politicians and patronage managering iegisla-
tors who fix their salaries and threaten their
removal, have made all expression Of their dis
gust and aspirations as perllous as it would
have been usaless2 No sensible man supposes
that all prejudice or favoritism can be alien
ated. IL is not perfesnon but reformation
which is expected. The stringent penal pro-
visions in the new law forbid examiners favor
ing applicants. All experience has shown that
neutrality-suspicious. makelan end Of polti
cal prescription. and partisan fayoritism. 1t Is
rare in the New York office that the politics OF
those appointed are even known. A collector
or postmaster cares little for the politics OF
those he appoints when he can no longer pick
ont favorites or convert subordinates into
henchmen.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
MINOR TELnaRAMs.

The Alabama claims commission he'd a
meeting in Philadelphia yesterday and heard
testimony in the case OF Capt. VIM. A. Baille
and his wife elizabeth, who demand nearly
$4,000 for goods captured aud burned by the
confederate privateer Tallahassee.
At meeting Of produce dealers OF New
York 40 firms agreed 10 reject trade dollars,
DR.. Schumacher, late Consul General of Ger
many at New York, has been appointed Ger
man Minister resident at Lima.
Cardinal McCloskey has empowered Vicar
General Quinn and Father Thomas S. Preston
TO act as his attorneys TO manage his property
and attend 70 his business affairs,
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
THE HILL INVESTIGATION,
Specific Charges Of Wrong Doing by /
Phiiadeiphinn.

Specific Charges Of Wrong Doing by a
phiiadeiphinn.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-The Hill In sestig4-
ting committee resumed It's session this morn
ing. Mr. Thomas, counsel for Mr.. Hill obiec-
ted TO charges fled by Mufch upon the ground
they were not specific aud definite whereupon
Mr.. Coleman, counsel for Murch submitted
specific charge that In 1877 Hin entered into
certain contracts which were grossly unfair 10
the government, IN that be agreed to pay GER
tain contractors far in excess Of tho real value
OF the work performed. In support OF this
charge WiiliAm G. Stinemetz, New York ex-
pert was called to testify relative to the con
structi3n Of public baildings in Philadelphia
He testified he had made computations from
plans (iuruished him by the architects ofiices
OF the Philadelphia building, OF the stones aud
market value of the same. He instauced a.
examples, explaining from drawings one
stone which cost the government $50 i5.i5 tho
contract price being SJS % in excess OF its trne
value, and another costing the government
S129.3T when the actual cost, allowing 80 per
cent profit to the contractors should have been
but S5626. Stinemeiz states that ii time was
allowed him he could by computing each
stone show tho aggregate amount paid by tho
government for the stone used IN this building
in excess Of its market value.
After some consultation between the COM
mittee and counsel II was agreed that Slime
metz should submit calculations for ak stones
in each course, and that they should be taken
as the average for the entire building. Ad-
iourned until Monday
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Daily Wholesale mara,,
Grain.


PORTLAND, June 5.
The following are tc-dsy's quotations OF Flour.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

Gan, and Mrs. Grant arrived in Washington
yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
THE BRIDGE DISASTER.
The Coroncr's gury Find thc Trnsiees
Responsible.


Responsible.
NEW York, June 3.
Inquiry into tho Brooklyn bridge disaster
was continued this afternoon.
Wm Q. Kingsley, acting president of the
bridge trustees, testified there were 80 per cent
less people on the bridge at tho time Of tho
accident than on previous says. There was a
larger number of police officers there on that
day than had ever been contemplated by any
one of the committee. All the policemen IN
tide city could not have stemmed the tide OF
humanity that rushed over tho stairway at the
time Of the panic. Tho people would not
obey the police officers, bat we're absolutely
crazed with fear. II the bridge were to be
built over again u might be made more COM
modious in view Of the recent experience. He
did not see how the stairWays could be done
away With aud they were not built with view
OF lesseuing any expense. The police force
on the bridge he considered TO DO amply suffi-
cient for all purposes. The weakest part at
the anchorage wns capable OF sustaining the
weight Of G5 900 tons and the most weight
while The bridge will have to bear ID estimated
ut 1900 SO that II could be considered as alb
s0lutely safe.
The jury, after nm hout's doliberation, re-.
turned with verdict in which they found
that tho 'death OF tho victims resulted from
snffocation by being trampled upon" and they
also found the "ottices and trustees RESPONSE
bleP In not having tho bridge properly po.
Iced. IL was recommended that the accom-
modhtions for foot passengers be improved.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
a Misfortune to the Great Snowman

CHICAGO, June 5.-Barnum's main circus
tent, with dresses and paraphernalia, were
burned early this morning. No less Of either
human or animal life. The animals were in
another tent.
BosToE, June 5.-In reply TO a telegram
from Adam Forepaugb. offering to loan the
necessary canvass, wardrobe, etc, to take the
place Of the properly reported burned at Chi
caso this morning, Bailey s. Hutchinson tele-
graph that he loss to Bsrnum's establishment
Is not SO serious as reported. The wardrobe,
etc. Is saved, but half the large tent Is destroy
ed. No assistance needed
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
The War Against Gambling In Dodge
City. Knnaaa.

DoDoE Cry, Kan, June 5.--Tbe city is
much excited over a proclamation posted,
stopping all gambling. Luke Short Is defiant
and at his place Of business. The arrival Of
Bat Mastarson being announced, parties heavi-
~ armed, being for and against him, were at
the train. Short declares his determination 20
live Ia u community where he has a large bus
iness interest. A company Of 40 militia were
sworn ia and mustered by H. E. dryden Of
the Governors staff. Fifty Sharp's rifles. in
possession Of the Sheriff and ordered 20 be
turned over to Major Gryden, were distribu-
ted among the Degar faction. There was no
game last night, either monte, faro or hazard.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

(By 1elegraph.)
FRANcIsco. ggune 5;-Ihesfollowi5g are the
Ro-ton Proauce lIarket.

Boston, June g4.-The following were to-day's
quotations Of Butter, Cheese, Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter-we quote Western ereameries a zig
22c for choice 19a20c tor fair and good: Northern
creameries at 21o22c for choice, 19d20e for fair
and good; New York and Vermont dairies 19G21c
. ID for choice 16G1Sc for fair and good; Westefa
ladle packed 14d15; market,dul.
Cheese lower, 11k6l21ze for choice and 1O8
liz for fair and good; 7'G9c for common.
Eggs-seiing at 19a-c for. Eastern, 1S1zdi9
for New York, Vermont and Northern, and 16G
1S1zc y doz for Western and + Island
Potatoes-demand moderate: Aroostook Rose at
75dS0c; Maine Central and Northern Rose at FOG
75c; Prolihcs and Peerless at 7oa75e; other kinds
5Oa7Oc
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
Wen Known Turfmen Shot by Police

LOUISVILLE, Ky, June st. II. Stevens,
owner Of FarIagnt aud other horses az Jock
ey Club course. was shot yesterday afternoon
by Policeman Chss. McGrath. Stevens had
passed out OF the grand stand, and during his
absence lost his badge. On his return ho was
refused admittance by tho door-keeper, aud
angry works followed. Stevens Is said TO have
attempted to force his way III, and McGrath
interposed, when, It is alleged, Stevens then
drew knife, AIcGrath then fred, the ball
striking Stevens left arm above the elbow,
and entering the body. The full nature OF the
injuries cannot Yet be agcertained. MeGrath
was arrested and released on bail.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoaa1N COUNTY.
HANCOCK COUNTY

The Evans Rife Company lately received
an order from South America for twenty-five
thousand Evans magazine rifles.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
An unfortunate accident occurred on Satur-
day last at Orland. A young man named
Pearl Adams, was IN a scow, when the craft
sunk, he going down with it. Numerous ef-
forts we're made to recover the body, but up TO
last accounts they had been unsuccessful.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
VVatersown CaflIe markes.

wATERTowN, June Slight run Of Cattle this
week and few buyers present.
Market Beef-Extra at 8 0068 70; first quality
at 5OG7 75;sec0nd quality at OOa6 90; third
quality at 27a415; receipts Of Cattle 565 head.
Store Cattle-Work Oxen y pair at e100dS250;
Mich Cows and Calves at S20G48c; Farrow Cows
S1SdS30; fsncy S50dSS0; Yearlings at Sl2as20;
two ,ars old S166S32; three years s25GS44.
Swine-Receipts !, 600 head; Western fat Swine,
live, csc; Northern dressed hogs 914 a91ac.
Sheep and Lambs-receipts 1850. Sales of Sheep
in lots at 3 0Od5 90 EACH extra 6 0Od7 so each:
Lambs at S4I2e y fh. Veal Calves 3a61ae.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

AN INCENDIARY'S FATE.


Burned in the Store She Set on Fire.
NEW YORK, jane 5.-May 18th the artificial
flower factory No 100 Green street. owned by
Mrs. Louise Gudan, French woman 62 years
old, was destroyed by fire. Mrs. Gudan ran
up stairs when the fire broke ont and warned
her workmen and other occupants Of the
house. She herself was the only one who
failed to escape end her body was burned to
crisp. She was much praised for her heroic
self sacrifice. At coroners inquest held to-
day it was learned for the first time that she
had tried to induce two OF her workmen to
burn the house in order to obtain insurance on
it assbe was financially embarrassed. There
is every reason to suppose that failing in her
attempts to induce them to become incendiaTie5
she assumed that role herself.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
RELIGIOUS.

Closing Session of the New church Con-
vention.
BOSTON, June e5-Final session Of tho general
convention Of tho New Church (Swedenbor-
gian) was held today. Resolutions were adopt
cd that the New Church board of publication
bo requested 10 pay over 70 the American
Swedenborg Printing aud Publishing Society
tho so-caled Latin fund for gratuitous distri-
button OF Latin edition OF works OF Sweden
borg After transaction Of routine business
the convention dissolved
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
universalist state Convention.

Extensive preparations have been made for
the Universalist State Convention, to be held
at Dexter, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
OF the last week in June. Rev. G. A. Hayden
has been designated to preach the occasional
sermon, and Rev. Henry. Blanchard, Gov. Per-
ham and others will speak on Education. /"
At the Tuesday mass meeting Rev. DR.. Demo-
rest, secretary Of the general convention, and
others will speak.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
BUTLERS VETO
Pronounced Valid by the Court.

Pronounced Valid by the Court.
BosToN, June 5.-The Massachusetts Su-
preme Court decides that the veto Of tie Uh-
ion Safety Deposit bill IS valid, because IT was
written by the Governor, and signed when he
was in the State, and was afterwards sent In
by messenger under his directions. The fact
that it was transmitted when he was out of the
State is held to be immaterial SO long IS his
official act was performed within the State isia
proper manner, and neither he nor the Lieten-
ant Governor ever disowned the act.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

The Second Division. Ancieut Order Of Hi
brrnians elected the following oficers last owe
min;
Prcaident-~T. e. Hartnett
Vice President-F w. Cunningham.
Secretary. IT, Fseney.
Financial Secretary--B. J. McOafferty.
Treasurer James White.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

CINCINNATI, june 5.-At the international
al reports we're read showing The upion to be
IL strong condition.. There are $1,000 surplus
10 the treasury. Twenty-Five new rnions have
been ADDED ia the past year, and there are now
I75 unions in Tho International organizations
represented here by eighiy-fye delegates.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
PANTc M 4 CIRCUs.

A Tent Blown Down and Many Persons
Injured.
SUSPENSION BRIDGE, June 5--Dnring the
performance of Nathans crcpsshere this even-
ing the canvas tents were struck by terrific
rain squall aud utterly demolished. About
panic ensned. A great many persons we're in
lured but none fatally.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

NEW YORK, June 5-The Grand Lodge Of
Free Masons Of New York is holding the an
nual session at Masonic Temple to-day. Over ! ;
coo Masons, representing 7S0 lodges, are in at
taudanca
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

Death of the Father OF tho Late Jim Fisk
BRATrLEBoRo, VI, June 5.-James Fisk
Sr., died last evening, aged n. lie built the
well known Brattleboro Revere House, and
was successful dry goods peddlor. travelling
with his son, The late James Fisk, Jr, lie had
q wide acquaintance
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
Irish LeaoueIn Marvlana

BALTIMORE Md, June 5.--A State conven-
tion composed Of delegates fToml5 societies met
here Tonight TO organize an Irish National
league in this State. Professor VIM. p Toury
was elected as member for Maryland on naton-
nj committee.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
The Annerican Medical Aesociation.

CLEVELAND. o., june The thirty-fourth
annual neeting OF the American Medical Asso-
c alton began Today 10 Case Hall, about a
thousand distinguished PHYSICIANS from all
parts Of the country attending.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

LINCOLN, Neb., June BIN the mysterious
murder case Of Somers at lSearney in this
state, tho coroner's jury returned a verdict
charging Mrs NJ. Il. Brown, the dead mans
mistress, with the crime.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

No. SYDNEY, G. b., June 5.-Steamer Pal
meria, from Montreal for Cow Bay, colided
with an unknown ship on the I'd inst, eff Bird
Rocks, and broke her shaft. She was picked
up off Cape Ray on the following day by the
steamer HISTORIAN and towed TO North Sydney
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
Chicago Live stock Marker.

CHICAGO. June 5.-Hogs-Receipts Ia, 900 head;
shipments 26OO head brisk early and sc higher
closing weak: mixed st 6oG6 so; heavy at 90
al 25; light 60d7 90; skips 3Ou6 90.
Csttle-Recepts 5000 heac; shipments 5000;
unchanged; good to choice shipping at 65aJ 90.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

john c. Horne, the extensive dealer in
horses, has now a fine lot of animals bought
expressly for the noted stables of Dahlman,
New York City. Mr.. II. has built up an evia-
able reputation as dealer in frst-class horses.
He buys exclusively for the New York market
and lately sent Is in one lot, among them sew
eral pairs Of stylish and beautiful animals.
Saturday morning, Mr.. Robert Field, of
Hallowell caught horse fastened in top
buggy, which had evidently come long dis
taDce, as the horse was nearly used up. 1t
the property of S. f. Russell, of Pittston. Mr..
Russell let the team TO fellow named Willis
Cleaves, to 90 TO Togus, but instead he drove
to Windsor While there he got drunk and
broke one wheel off the carriage. Afterwards
he drove to Hsllowell on three wheels, and get
ting out of the carriage lay down in the bushes
and left the team.
But two salmon have been captured in the
Kennebec thus far tins season. One was taken
at Woolwich, the other in Merrymeeting Bay.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Ex-CongFessman s. ID. Lindsey of Norridge-
wock, and wife narrowly escaped serious in
Jury last Saturday. Their horse became fright
ened at bicycle and, in its efforts to get away
it fell backward upon the carriage and its occu-
pants, iniuriug both, though not seriously.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Island fishermen complain that as a result Of
the sardine industry at Eastport great de-
struction of herring, caught in Canadian Wa
ters is going on in and around the waters of
the Passamaquoddy. To make sardines very
small herring are required, and as all sizes are
taken in the weirs, the great portion of each
catch, consisting of the larger sized fish, is
thrown away, or used TO form dressing for
the land.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
Minor Notes.

The survey Of the Shore Line, from Els
worth to Sullivan, has reached point seven
miles east Of the former place. The turns and
curves on the Shore Line track will bring the
distance from Bangor to Sullivan up to about
forty miles. The distance was originally esti-
mated at 26 or 81 miles.
fhe railroad commissioners have gone on a
tour Of inspection Of the Houlton and the
Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle branches, Tin
Maine) of the New Brunswick Railway. They
viii 90 to Calais for a trip over The St. Croix &
Penobecot railroad, which runs from Calais to
Princeton
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
MARINE NEWS

An Eastport Bound Schooner Ashore.
Providence, R. l., June 5.-schooner E. X.
Smalley, $50 tons, Capt. Cousins, with cargo
of coal, from New York FOR EAstport, Me-,
went ashore on Block Island, at O'Clock this
afternoon. in dense fog. The crew are safe
A later dispatch says the vessel came off with
slight damage.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
Counterfeiters sent to JAN.

TRENTON, N. j.. June 5-Geo. l.. Stanley
and Matthew Rooney of New York, counter
feiters, were sentenced 10 three years imprison-
ment and fine Of $1,000
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
rha Eannia a Railau-

A dispatch received from Philadelphia at
2.3O this morning says none of the crew Of the
Fannie A. Bailey (the wreck Of which vessel is
mentioned on our third pagel were lost The
captains son, however, was drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
BY TELEGRAPH.
METEOROLOGICAL,

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THR NEXT TwENTY-FouR
HOURS
WAR Dept OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. @.
June 6, / A. NJ
For New England,
Partly cloudy weather and local rains, south
erly to westerly Winds no change in tempera-
ture.
SPECIAL BuLLErIN.
Fair weather continues in New England,
Middle aud South Atlantic States and local
rains are reported in all other districts South.
erly TO westerly wind prevails in districts east
of the Mississippi river with higher tempera-
ture north of the Ohio valley and in Virginia
The temperature has remained nearly station
ary in the upper Mississippi and Missouri val
leys with northwest to southwest winds
Heavy local rains are reported from Minne-
sota
Very warm weather will continue in New
England, Middle Atlantic and Southern
States during Wednesday and Thursday with
local thunder storms.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

I.YNcHBuRG, W., Jone 5.--rhe drought in
this IT clioD has res u red IN aeslcu able damage
and information from the southwest represents
and alarming state of affairs
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
Radfyins she Proceedings OF fs,c PiIiia-
delpIsin Convention.

CHICAGO, June GA meeting TO ratiiy the
proceedings OF the Philadelphia convention
and for tho formation OF a new branch OF the
Irish National League OF America was held
II tho Parish School house Of the CATHOLIC
Cathedral Tonight Reports were received
from 81 societies in this city which passed
votes Of atiiliation with the national league.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
THE STAR ROUTES.


WAsHNGToN, June 5.--ln the Star route
Trial this morning Merrick resumed his address
Ia the irTv
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

At a meeting of the directors Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, held yesterday
forenoon, permission was granted Drexel q
Co. 10 dispose Of a portion Of the i've million
dollars collateral trust loan recently authorized
in Europe
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

CIIARIorrE, N. G., June 5.--Thomas l..
Shields shot aud killed Joe G. Dilton, superin-
tendent of the Maryland and Charlotte copper
mines this morning Shields claims his sister
was seduced by Dilton He is In jail.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

ICottonSeed car lots 2S 90
iCottonSeed, bag lots3O 90
iSackedBran car lot.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

SARAroGA, June 5.--The Congregational
General Coancl met here this evening A
sermon was preached by Rev. DIR. Alexander
Mackenzie Of Cambridge Mass. Upwards of
1000 attendantssat tie council have arrived.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

6ERMoN, No, Juue 5.--A mob OF 200 men
broke TITO ihs jail here after midnight aud
took Whitne5, The murderer Of young Bul'
chad to ihe woods ard he has no5 been seen
since
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06

Az Boston Bostops /, Clevelands IA.
At lpha-Detroils6 6, Philadephias
Az Providence Providence 10, Buffalos 6.
At New York-New Yorks TO- Chicago 3.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-06
OHIO REPUBLICANS

Foraker Likely to be Nominated by Ac-
clamation,
COLUMBUS, O., June 5.-The Republican
State Convention convened this Afternoon.
Senator L.. P. Walcott was made temporary
chairman. The usual committees were an
nonnced, after which the convention adjourned
10 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, when the
COMMITTEES on resolutions will repo1t AM a
ticket be- nominoted. The indications are that
Foraker will be nominated on the ilrst bail %
by acclamation.