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NEW YORK, April 28.--M. Bourgeoise, Com
missioner Of Police III Brussels, who was sent
to this country by The Belgian government 10
secure possession of the property appropriated
by Canon Bernard, sailed today for Belgium.
He received yes erday the cash and securities
deposited itb Sheriff Bowe to await tho de-
termination OF the question Of ownership. They
amounted to about S700,0O0.
The Action of the Irish Convention APP
proved.
New YORK, April 29.-At tonighIs meeting
OF the IRISH confederation OF America the
action OF the Philadelphia convention was ap-
proved. A letter from Bishop Nulty dated
Mulligar. Ireland, April 9th, WAS read. The
writer acknowledges the receipt oi funds aud
says that the periodical visitations of famine
are the plain and direct result OF misgovern-
ment. Rash and impulsive spirits, often gem
erous and brave, chste necessarily under a
form Of existence SO degraded and 50 numany,
aud therefore finding constitutional agitation
interdicted by unjust laws, they turn instinc-
lively to dynamite and the dagger OF secret So
siety.
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BOGUS MONEY.
Arrest OF a Gang of Counterfeiters in
New York

Arrest OF q Gang of Counterfeiters In
New York.
New YoRK April 2S.-One OF the most ex-
tensiVe arrests of male and female counterfeit
ers who circulated the bogus coin In almost
every state in the Union, was made last night
aud this morning by Chief Drummond OF the
Treasury Department and his force, assisted By
u. s. Deputy marshals. The gang had its
headquarters in this city, and the Chief has
been working up their case since last August.
The frst person captured was Geo. L. Stanley,
the alleged manufacturer of counterfeit trade
and "Bland" dollars. He fought desperately
against the officers, but was overcome and
handcuffad. The next TO be taken into enstod,
we're Matthew J. Rooney and Hugh Curry.
who offered no resistance. These arrests we're
made on the street Thomas Riley, Thomas
III. Kearney and his repuied wife, ELENA, we're
arrested at their homes last night. Patrick
Smith, Mrs Jennie Holden, the wife OF Jim
Holden, now 10 prison for passing counterfeit
money, were arrested this morning at their
dwellings, Tho two latter were mr.
raixned in court shortly afterward when
they we're held for examination. Mrs. Rooney
IL charged with passing the bad money; so also
IL Smith, who admitted having showed" quite
a lot of 1t in Baltimore. Rooney and Riley are
dealers in the coin. while Garry engaged in
circulating IL, as did also Kearney and his re-
puted WIFE When Jim Holden's term expires
In the Morristown jail and the three months
sentence OF Ann Mckinley, another Of the
gang now in Newton, N. j., prison for pass ng
counterfeit money, also expire, they will be
brought here and punished for their connect
ton with this gang. The Operations OF the
gang extended through Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Kentucky Virginia, Maryland and
this state
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A NOBLE BEQUEST.

Vermont Secures the Huntington Be
quest of 100000.
ST. ALBAHs, VI, April 28.--State Treasurer
Dubois aud Auditor Powell have Just re-
turned from Brantford, Canada, where they
went on busnes connected with the recent
Huntington beqaest TO Vermont. The trip
was successful. and the officials return with
the money and securities. valued at little over
500 1000, which had boen safely deposited in
Boston banks. Tho money WAS willed TO the
State by Arnnah Huntington OF Bradford for
the "benefit Of tae common schools Of Yer
mont" The donator died early in 1877, and
since then the will has been contested By rel
atives aud been through all the Canadian
courts, till finally the personal property and
accumulations were decreed to the State Of
Vermont. Mr.. Huntington was born in Yer
mont and when he went to Brantford was
not worth $500. He was. a shoemaker, and
by economy and successful investments In
American secsrites early in the lats war,
with the rise OF real estate in Brantford, made
a fortune. Until the Legislature Of Vermont
determines just how the gift shall be applied
the fund Will remain and accumulate in the
State Treasury
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GEN. CROOK CAUTIONED.

Apaches intoiMexico.
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-In response to q
communication from Secretary Frelinghuysen,
inquiring whether there will be any objection
TO our troops following the Apaches from
Arizona over the border, the Mexican minister
has replied that such action cannot be proper
ly taken without the express consent OF tho
Mexican Senate. A telegram was accordingly
sont to Gen. Crook this afternoon by the
secretary OF war, directing him 10 be careful
to observe the convention with Mexico on this
subject, and TO restrain ali troops under his
command from crossing the boundary line into
Mexican territory. The telegram was address
ed TO Gen. Crooks department headquarters
at Prescott, with instructions 20 forward IL 70
him IN the field, his present whereabouts being
unknown at the department,
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II the prog ramme arranged for the semi-cen-
tennial convention Of the Psi Epsilon Frater-
nifty at Albany on May aS "a and 25 is carried
out the exercises will deserve attention beyond
the limits Of the brotherhood Ex-Governor
Rice of Massachusetts is 10 preside, and there
will be an grafton by Senator Hawley, an es-
say by Charles Dudley Warner, poem by IL.
II. Boysen, and historical paper hy Prof.
Willard Fiske of Cornell. Judge Van Worst
of New York is to ofaciate as POSTMASTER, the
Rev. DR.. c. s. Harris Of Wesleyan University
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THE INTERNAL REVENUE.
A Comparative Statement OF the Receipts
for 1882 and 1893.

A Comparative Statement OF the Receipts
for 1882 and 1888.
WASHINGTON. April ga statement pre-
pared IN the ofiiee OF the Commissioner Of In-
ternal revenue shows that the aggregate re-
ceipts for March, 1883, were 81 ,425, ,12l greater
than for March, 1882. The increase was dis
tributed as follows:-oa spirirs, 81 1856 ,975; on
beer, S42, ,125. There was decrease as follows:
On tobacco, S2lS, 751: on banks and bankers,
S59,lS and miscellaneous, ST6,092. The
principal decrease on tobacco was on cigars,
which amounted 10 S224.744, which was partly
counterbalapced by an increase on cigarettes Of
S27T5; on snuff, S2i6S; and on chewing and
smoking tobacco Of Si29l. The collections OF
internal revenue during the first nine months
OF the fiscal year ending June 30, 1882 and
1888, aggregated as to.lows:--On spirits, 1882,
S51 I4s.s70; 1855 sa3, 5.053: increase, S3,-
-Aetvs47 y. e1-f-4-lss 2--f-@Ss-7s-s .-13
Sa26l0, Oh; decrease, 81 .6u6,74o. On ferment-
ed liqaUrs. 1882 Si1 .374 $50; 1883, Sll 763 0S6:
Increase. S3SS 100. Ou banks and bankers,
1882, S3744 Gas; 1855, S3.743. .299: decrease,
S7l6. Miscellaneous. 1882. S6, ,203, ,299; 1888,
So ass. .573; Increase. S2s5, IA. Aggregate re-
ceips, 1882. Si05.6SS ,625; 1858, Sl07 .950, ,666;
increase, 50, ,252 04l,
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MR.. BLISS TO SPEAK.

Arguments TO be Continued in the Star
Route Trial
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Mr. Merrick stated
today 10 reporter that he intended 10 tell
Mr.. Bliss Monday to go ahead with his argu--
ment, DO matter what the counsel for defence
say. The offer Of the defendants TO submit the
case without argument is evidently 10 shut off
further talk by the government. and prevent
Mr.. Merrck from addressing the jury at all in
the case. NJ. MerFick, 1t is unde rs ood. is 10
close the case for the government, though ap-
plication will be made 20 the court for the
Attorney General TO make a brief address at
some stage OF the proceedings. Mr.. Ker, in
speaking Of the offer OF the dsfencs TO submit
the case, said: "They are afraid to have some
persons speak"
"Mr. Merriek and tho Attorney General?"
asked the reporter.
mo-" said Mr. Ker, ~ don't mean them;
mean some Of their own number. Their in
terests conf ct you know, and it may be bet
ter for all il some of them are kept silent"
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Especial Despatch to the Pressl
LEWISTON April 2s AT today's session the
Maine Conference Methodist society elected
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Panud,ation Defeated

PLAISFIELp, N. j., April 2s.-The attempt
TO settle the city debt of Elizabeth upon the
basis of fifty cents on 81 has been defeated by
the action Of the Sirger Manufacturing Com
pauy, In notifying the city that unless the set
Element is completed before May 10th the man
damus against the city held by the Siuges will
be enforced. Only one-fiftieth of bondholders
have as yet consented TO the compromise, aud
the consent OF the balance cannot be obtained
in the limited time allowed. II all the man
damuses outstanding against the city are en-
forced there will have TO be raised by this
years tax about 81 100000 in addition TO tho
usual city taxes. This rs equivalent TO q tax Of
six per cent upon the valuation Of the city.
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UNHAPPY HAYTI.
Miragoane on Fire. But Still Holding Out
Conflicting Accounts.

Miragoane on Fire. But Still Holding Out
Conflicting Accounts.
New YoRK, April 2S.--The steamer Alyena
arrived here today from Kingston. jam. The
Kingston Cleaner Of the Goth inst states that
the steamer Don arrived the day previous
from Port au Prince April f6. and when she
passed st. Nicholas mole, off Miragoane, on
Tuesday, the l7th, at midnight tho latter city
was on fire The 5ean says the news pub
lished regarding the loss OF life at Miragoane
has been confirmed. IL is said that Miragoane
has been bombarded, and Salomon is In POI
stinn to surround the rebels on all sides. On
the other hand, 1t Is said that Bszelsis Is SAN
guine OF success. is we'll armed, and has receiv-
ed provisions for three moDths. In Port an
Princs professions are marching through the
streets daily crying "VIve President" A
prominent merchant OF Port au Prince was
forced 20 lift his hat and shout "Viye Presi-
dent" III. NJ. S. Flamiugo was at Miragoane
protecting British interests.
Another account SAYS that Bazslias aud par
ty are still az Miragoane in spite of the govern
ment troops which surrounded them. " ho are
repealed at every attack with heavy loss. The
government has two steamers fitted with four
Founders, with which they have tried unsuc-
cessfully 10 lombard Mlragpaue. This revolu-
tionists having largsr guns 10 a fortress on the
sea beach, these small steamers have 70 keen a
respectable distance of. One of the steamers
is = launch called La Sentineile, the other
L'Egalite, which was formerly the yacht Hem
riette. the steamers are also supposed to ef-
feet blockade OF the port. No other place has
yft made an attemp. e rebellion. and the peo-
pie Kturfatfs euttos et-e - 1--
up BY some other placp 10 create diversion,
tho fsll Of Miragnan1 will only be natttv OF
time. u Is now nearly = month since Bazeliss
and party arrived AZ Miragoane, aud not
withstanding its great Efforts, the gov
ernmeut cannot yet master the stna-
ton. A gond manv people have
been arrested at Port an Prince and at the
cape as suspects. The prison At Port an
Prince is by far too small for the number OF
inmates there. A few days ago two cannons
were taken before the prison at Port an Prince
and bombArdment was threatened and only
prevented by the intervention OF the foreign
eonsuls, who saw the danger their different
subjects would suffer who wera 10 prison for
petty offences. NJ Laurent Fibre. nephew of
the lsts President Geffrard. having been sus-
pected OF being friendly 10 the revoutionisis,
was compelled 10 leave Aux Cages. The rab-
Bile at Port au Prince have threatened that, in
the event Of any attempt az revolution, they
have heen Instructed by the President TO fire
the place, aud the foreign merchants have had
to store their goods iu fre-proof places and
seek ther consuis' protection.
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HANNA Marker.

HAVANA. April 2S.-The Sugar market was
weak almcst throughout with considerable sales to-
lv actve Molasses sugar SO 10 90 degrees polarira
ton at 61a@S9s reals gold per arrobe Muscoyado
common TO tair at 6S4 Z reals; Centrifugal sugar
~ TO W deerees polarization In hhds, bags and
boxes sIs0SSs reals.
Stocks in warehouses at Havana and Matanxas
%, 300 boxes, 80 400 bags and lO2 300 hhds: re
l2,45o hhds; exports $500 boxes, 700 bags aud A.
300 hhds. of which 80 boxes 200 bags and all tho
hhds we're to the United states.
Molasses is fiat 30 degrees polarization at bls6S
5sa reals gold " Keg.
Freights in limited demand; load ng at Havana icr
the United States y hhd Of Sugar st sOuG5 20
north coast (outsidel for the United states y ma
sugar at 8 bt ~ 90; n hid moasses DOGS 6xha.
xchangs ast an the uuted States 60 days
OH Gi% ia prem: do short sight sGS1a prem.
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ANOTHER CYCLONE.
Texas the Victim this Time-Considerabl
l,oss of Life aud Property

Texas the Victim this Time-Considerabl
Loss of Life aud Property
GALVESTON, Texas, April ga Mineral
Wells special says that yesterday evening a
cyclone from the ncrth struck the town OF PHO
Pinto. demolshing small buildings and unroof-
ing more substantial ones. Several persons
were seriously injured although none are
known TO be fatally so. Los. $28,0o0.
ST LOUIS, April 28.-Texas dispatches say
violent wind storm swept over the northwest
ern part Of the State last night doing much
damage. At Banham, Palo Pinto and Belton
q number OF houses were blown down, and In
Ball county several persons are reported killed
A school house containing seventy children
near Fort Worth was demolished but only one
child is reported hurt.
GALVESTON, Tex, April GA special to the
News from Benton, dstsd the 9th inst. says:
At O'Clock this afternoon terrific storm
swept over the country four miles north of this
place tearing down houses and demolisbing
everything In its path -Four persons are re-
ported killed. OF seven persons who took
refuge Ia a church two were killed and four
others cannot be found. II is feared the loss
Of life is greater than is known at present.
The damage 10 property is very great.
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An unfavoraple Crop Report.

MILWAUKEE, April 2S.--.s. @. Enos, Post
master at Good Hope, Milwaukee county,
clai ms to have discovered that the seed corn
planted In Wisconsin and Minnesota will not
germinate, owing to the edeot of the severe
frosts OF last winter which killed tho germs,
and they are rotting. County Treasurer Foley
has investigated aud believes that Mr.. Enos is
right. Deputy County Treasurer Everts made
careful tests and found that only 40 or 40 ears
out Of 80 would sprout Seeding usually begins
about May 10, but work was begun earlier this
season and the seed has been in the ground u
week or more. Seed from Southern Illinois
will not mature in Wisconsin, becuse It is not
easily aocimsted, aud the corn crop will be set
back very materially.
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as Ode Orator, and the Rev. Samuel Goodals
Of Kansas, one OF the seven founders OF the
fraternity, as Chaplain. President Arthur,
who is a member OF the Union Chapter, has
exercises will be held on the evening Of May
"a and the banquet will be at the Delavan
House on the evening otthe 25th. The fra
ternity has chapters in eighteen colleges, with
300 members.
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The Bangor Commercials Libel Suit.
CALAIS, April 27.-In the libel case Of Rev.
John Morse against the Bangor Commercial
today Rev. @. A. Blumme, Methodist minis
ter and Morse's counsel In the church inves,i-
CATION, testified that the previous statements
made by Messrs. Bentley and Kno gles conflict
ed with testimony given by them before this
court.
The plaintiff took the stand. His testimony
was in sharp conflict with that OF the witnesses
for the defence on every important point. On
cross-sxaminaton he admits going to Bangor
on the same train with Ellen Russell Decem-
ber % His only business was the purchase OF
Christmas presents, and he returned to Dexter
on the same train that she did.
Probable Suicide.
SOUTH BERWICK, April 28.-Mrs, Butler,
wife of William A. Butler, attempted suicide
here last night by cutting her throat with q
knife. Her recovery Is doubtful. Ca1se. de-
rangement.
Fire in Augusta.
AUGUSTA, April 28--Fire this morning de-
stroyed the barn and ell, and gutted the main
house owned and occupied by Daniel Morse.
The furniture was mostly saved in a damaged
condition. Two horses were rescued from the
barn, but two tons OF hay were destroyed Loss
on furniture $500.
Mill Burnt at Livermore.
CANTON, April 28.-The mill Of @. T. Piper
in Lvermore was burned at three o'clock this
morning. Also the dwelling Of EIbrrdge Fran
els. Loss on the mill property $4,000; insur-
ed $1,000. Francis's loss $500.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
Topacco Operatives DissatIsfied.

Tobacco Operatives Dissatisfied.
LyScHBuRG, Va, April 2s.--Another strike
OF tobacco operatives in this city is impending,
the demand for increased prices having been
made this morning by several hundred men
through the Laborers' Association. II the to-
bacconists do not comply the operatives threat
en- to suspend work
A General Strike Threatened at Pittsburg
PrTTsBURG, Pa, April 29.-Eight thousand
coal miners, several hundred cigar makers and
large number OF iUurneymen plasterers Will
quit work next Tuesday unless the employers
concede their demands.
Cigar Makers Demands Granted.
New HAVEN, Conn, April 29-The cigar
manufacturers OF this city have agreed to give
an increase OF Sl per 1000 demanded by makers
TO begin May LIST.
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Hon. j. Hendrix McLane Warned tc
Leave South Carolina.

Hon. j. Hendrix McLane Warned to
Leave south Carolina.
WASHINGTON, April 29-rhe National
View, Greenback organ, has the following
news today:
Hon. j. Hendrix McLane, the Greenbsck
nominee for Governor OF South Carolina at
the last election and for swhom voters we're not
allowed 70 cast tasir ballots. has been at work
since the election trying 10 find out the pecul-
lar way in which Democratic Governor was
elected In State where Democracy Is at a dis
coEut He succeed In getting some evidence
going TO show that intimidation aud fraud
were praoticed TO a great extent, and some
Democrats, fearful lest he may prove the en-
tire election farcs, have determined TO
frighten him off or kill him. They evidently
do not know McMcLane; be may be killed. but
he cannot be c9erced. The following is a copy
VI a letter received by Mr.. McLane on the
morning of April 25th:
HEADQUARTERS X. X. h.
We warn once. Our second notice will be fol-
lowed by the black hand OF vengeance armed TO
redress the insults and oppressos heaped on our
citizens Thtir sufferings cry out, and naueht but
blood will satisfy. The cycop OF our lodge has de-
sired that but one head shall fall and that head is
thine. Your choice is between exit and summary
execution. Therefore know and believe, for 1t Is
true that il you are found in Columbia on the
you still persist in remaining the 29th of April
the bolt viii fall and you will be numbered
among the dead. Reflect and act In fight is saie
ty. In resistance is death
BY order of the Grand Asslzer, d. A. and I. p. D.
Order f. f."
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Congressman Thompson Held in $4,000
for Trial,

CINCINNATI, Apil 2S.-Congressman Thcmp-
son, after appearing before the Judge anil stat
ipg that he had killed Davis, said: "My de-
mestic relations are bankrupt; my daughter
exiled from home; not all his blood is worth
her tears. throw myself on justice and my
countrymeu." When he finished. Judge
Harding said IL was not proper for him as
Judge to express sympathy he felt for him as
a man, aud would hold MIR. Thomson in i've
thousand dollars to answer to the Grand Jury.
The bond was given aud Mr.. Thompson re-
laaea1
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pestruotive HaIl storm IN Louisana.

ARCADIA, La, April 29.-Yeslerday after
noon this place and vicinity was visited by the
heaviest hail storm ever known here. The
storm passed 10 the southeast, stripping foliage
from trees, killing som stock and doing great
damage to crops. The track OF the storm was
to miles wide. The ground was literally
covered with enormous hail stones.
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SPORTING.
me Coming Race at ordengbul

The Coming Race at ogdensburg.
New YORK, April 2S.-wallsce Ross has
written FROM st. John to Stockholders Hamil-
ton and Busby that he is perfectly satisfied
with the articles OF agreement amended and
signed by Hanlan. II is therefore settled
fact that the men will row at 0gdensburg on
Wednesday, July 18Th, for a sake of 5000
and purse Of the same amount Daryer, the
original bscksr Of HAplan and Lee, has eAbled
that be is too i'll to leave England, aud a uroni-
iueLt New York gentleman has taken the en-
gagement off his hands.
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o,Donovan Rossa.s Crowd.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2s.-Tt now transpires
that o'Donovan Rossa aud few dynmite foll-
lowers held stormy meeting in the former $
room in the Girard House at o'clock tins
morning. The meet was secret. Rossa left
New York at 10 o'clock. Before leaving he
stated that the plans OF the Extremists had
been satisfactorily arranged, and that future
Developments will show what these plans are.
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The Pocasset Murderer.

BosToN, April 29.-Charles r. freeman,
the Pocassst fanatic aud slayer OF lis Guild
goes to Barnstable this afternoon in company
tuesday. An attempt will then be made to
finally dispose OF the case against him for mur-
der. If bt, is released, AZ he probably will be,
he will return TO Danvers to accept subor-
dinate position in the insane asylum where he
ia contented and has learned to make himself
quite useful. Possibly his wife and surviving
child will accompany him TO Danver.
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ST.. Louis, april 2S.-Ths St. Louis Distiling
90, the chief owner and president OF which Is
Alfred Bevis, has suspended. The distillery
will be- sold in lew DAYS under second mort
gage held by j. Fisher.
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PORT ROYAL, s. o., April 90 In an affray
at O'NeiPs store in this city last night Charles
Wallace (white) shot three negroe named
Miller, Singleton and Sherman. Miller was
Killed outright, Singleton mortally wounded
and Sherman shot in the head.
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suits for infringement OF Coyyright.

Ian, manager OF the Dominion Colonization
Company at Fori Quappelle, has commenced
proceedings here 10 recover $4,000 damages
from the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
for an Infringement OF his copyright of Land
Prospects Manual fer Settlers in the North
west" He has also commenced a similar
suit against a company in London, England.
Captain A lien has $50 entered an action for
$4,000 damages for piracy against the
publishers in Guelph of Professor Macouns
late work GU the Northwest.
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Tha folloring are the closinr nuotations stOok..
Chicago Live stock Market.

NDy ItIcgIdEln.I
CHICAGO. April 2S.-Hogs- Receipts $500 head;
shipments 1900 shead; nrm; mixed at OOd7 40;
heavy at 40a7 A5; light 0,97 55; skips 90
as as.
Csttle-Receipts 1000 heac; shipments 5000,
hrm;exports at 3066 60.