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The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
A Brave Soldier Dead.

Gen. E. o. G. Ord died a victim to yellow
fever Sunday at Havana, where he had been
landed from the steamer City of Washington
bound for New York. Gen. Ord saw service
first while fighting the Seminole Indians In
1889, and six years later found himself on the
vigilance committee in California, where he
had gone on coast-survey duty. In 1851 he
commanded q brigade in the Pennsylvania
reserves under Gen. Mccall and was made
maior-general after defeating Stuart at
Drainesville, Va. He subsequently served In
Mississippi, western Tennessee and In the
operations about Richmond. He was wounded
in the battle Of Hatchie, October, 1862, and
again in the assault and capture Of Fort Harri-
son. At the close OF the war he commanded
the departments of California, the Platte and
Texas, and was made brigsdier-general in
the regular army in 1866, and retired in 1881.
Gen. Ord was one of the finest fighting officers
developed by the war-a grand old hero, who
could always be depended on to do his best;
one of the plain, modest men, who obeyed
orders, kept his eyes peeled for the enemy and
fought on. Gen. Grant took him twice to
supersede mere talking men-the first time
after Vicksburg, when he removed McCler-
nand, and the second time IN Virginia when
he removed Butler. Ord was man OF splendid
soldierly qualities--an old soldier when the
war began, fighting all through it from begin
ming TO end, receiving wounds and well-won
honors. Yet when the war was over he fell
back to brigadier-generaps rank and pay,
and to more years Of hard service in Texas and
upon the plains. He had a large family of
children aud when he was placed upon the
retired list by President Hayes, much SYM
pathy was expressed in behalf Of a man who
had deserved well of the repablc.-t Spring
field Renuhlicau
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
Managers Of the strike.

The chief managers of the telegraphers'
strike are John Campbell, Thomas Hughes,
John S. Mcclellan, John Mitchell and Frank
r. Phillips, all under 36 years of age and all
first class operators. Campbell is Deputy
Grand Master Of the brotherhood, and the man
who, more than any one else, led the organiza-
tion to join the knights Of Labor. He stopped
work year ago to begin travelling for the
brotherhood as organizer" and became
leader in the movement which resulted in the
strike. He believes in arbitration, and his inn
mediate friends say that if the company had
recognized the brotherhood and shown any dis
position to reach an understanding the strike
might have been averted. Hughes is Camp
BELLS aid, SO to speak, and has the immediate
directing of brotherhood affairs. He has
reputation for planning, and enthusiastic ad-
mirers call him ssthe second Napoleon" Nc
Lellan is q New York operator, and the most
active man in the brotherhood next to Hughes.
Ali three of these men are good public speak
ers. Mitchell left the company in May to edit
the Telegraphers' Advocate, is an enthusiastic
member of the organization and head OF the
New York branch. He is the man who started
the IDEA Of drinking no liquor during the strike.
Phillips is a New York operator, who has been
very active, and the man who gave the famous
signal Thursday noon.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25

be availed OF. He had telegiaphed the collec-
tor at Chicago to send on the witnesses In the
government employment and ascertain II the
other persons called for.would come on if their
expenses were paid.
Mr. Coleman interiected that the call did
net name all OF the witnesses he intended to
srmmon. The secretary continuing said that
arther than the sum named he had no funds
g his disposal with which to pay the expenses
OF the committee If they visited Chicago.
Again Mr.. Thompson resumed his testimony.
tie mad heard Steinmetz make threats against
the supervising architects office. In his hear
ing In restaurant Mr.. Steinmetz had said that
II was now his time and he was going for the
supervising architect. chief clerk and compu-
ter.
Stenmetz asked where the conversation oc-
CURED. Thompson answered that it happened
10 an avenue restaurant and named person
who would corroborate him. Thereupon
Steinmetz fatty called Thompson a liar. AL
exander warned Steinmetz to keep still or
leave the room. Some discussion followed in
regard to the future course Of the committee,
the secretary having disposed OF the PROPOSE
tion to go to Chicago. Totten believed the de-
tense could conclude their case IN day but
Coleman refused to make any statement as to
his future course. Court then adjourned till
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
YELLOW FEVER.

Effort to Prevent the Disease from
Reaching New Orleans.
New ORLEANS, July M.-The various COM
mercial bodies OF this city few days ago
adopted the following resolutions, which have
been approved by the board of health, and a
petition forwarded to Governor McEnery:
Resolved, That the board of health be re-
quested to petition the Governor tn have all
infected vessels now in the waters of the
State removed out of the same, and that he
issue his proclamation that henceforth no ves-
sci from any infected port be permitted to en-
ter the waters OF the State.
DR.. Formento then offered the following
resolution:
Whereas, There Is danger OF yellow fever be-
ing introduced into New Orleans through IN
restricted communication between Ship ISL
and and the coast of the State oil Mississippi,
Resolved, That the Governor be requested
TO call the attention of the Governor of Mis-
issppi to this fact, and urge him to take strin-
gent measures to put stop to this dangerous
intercourse.
Resolved, That the general government be
requested, through the proper authority, to
order that no communication should be held
between Ship Island and the Mississippi
coasts.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
A FEW DOLLARS
Cause the Taking of Two Tragic
Affair on the Mississippi River.

Cause the Taking of Two Lives-Tragic
Affair on the Mississippi River.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 2i-The officers of
the Memphis and Arkansas river packet Ida
Darragh, which arrived here yesterday, report
that last Saturday as the steamer approached
Burnetts landing, just below Red Fork forty
miles above the mouth of the Arkansas river,
mob of several hundred people stationed on
the bank fired into the steamer fatally wound
ing Alfred Warner, Polander, who had
charge of county convicts working near Red
Fork. 1t seems that young machinst whose
name could not le learned, but who came from
Clinton or Dewitt. ILL.,, had been employed on
farm near Red Fork repairing the machinery
OF cotton mills, and that he became indebted
to a Mrs. King TO the amount of few dollars
for board He was preparing to leave without
settling, when he was arrested and taken be-
fore magistrate, who sentenced him to work
in the fields with the other convicts for at
tempting to defraud Mrs. King. The young
machinist had promised his landlady that be
would send her the amount of his Indebtedness
as soon as he could raise the money Warner
negro convicts fatally assaulted the young ma
chiDist. The sheriff of Desha county srrested
Warner and the three negroes who committed
the assault to take them to Arkansas city, the
county seat, and the mob fired upon them.
One negro jumped into the river and was killed
by the mob as he "as swimming for the sh ore.
The mob kept up perfect fusillade, following
the steamer some distance down the river,
dangering the liDs of the passengers and crew.
The sheriff, with the wounded man Warner
and the two uninjured negroes, were finally
taken aboard the steamer City of New Orleans
and carried to Arkansas city.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
A Point Connected with Their Proper In
depreciation.

A Point Connected with Their Proper n
depreciation.
WASHINGTON, July 24.-The impression has
gone out that the heads of Departments are
compelled to notify.the Civil Service Commits
sion as soon as q vacancy occurs. That is not
the fact. The commission is only notified
when it iH necessary to fill vacancy. Should
half dozen or more vacancies occur, and the
headkof department. deem Unnecessary to fill
them at that time, there is nothing in the law
that requires him to inform the Civil Service
Commission that many vacancies exist.
Although there are at least nine vacancies now
exis ing in the several departments, the first
official intimation that the commission has re
ceived on the subject was a communication
from Secretary Folger Saturday, stating that a
first class clerksbip in his department. was va
cant, and asking for information as to how
promotion from lower grades should be made.
He did not, however, request them to furnish
him with candidate, his idea being TO pro-
mote scne worthy employe from the 5000 and
$1,000 grades, and then he will PROBABLY make
a requistion for $500 clerk. Messrs. Grego-
ry and ThnmaD, members OF the commission,
after consultation informed the Secretary that
they had no jurisdiction over promotions, no
rules governing them having been prepared.
They hold that the heads OF departments have
the power to m Ike promotions just the same
as ever, providing, however, that proper exam
nations are held. The commission has not
yet considered the question thoroughly on pre-
pared rules for the government of promotions;
until they do they think the usual custom
should be followed.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
FOREIGN.
The American Riaemen Entertained by
the Lord Mayor Of London.

the Lord Mayor Of London.
LONDON, July 24.--The American rifle team
was entertained with luncheon to-day by the
Lord Mayor at the Mansion house. On the ar
rival OF the team, who were accompanied by
some members OF the Canadian rifle team, at
the mayors residence, his lordship shook hands
with and addressed a few words to each guest
and introduced him to the lady mayoress At
luncheon Col. Howard, captain of the Ameri-
G IN team, sat on tho right of the hostess and
Lieut. Col. Otton, captain of the Canadian
team, on the left. Major Humphrey, Lieut..
Col. Walsond and other member of the Brit
ish National Rifle Association, were present.
The Lord Mayor toasted the Queen and Presi-
dent Arthur. BE paid high tribute to the
hospitality which he experienced while in
America, and spoke in eulogistic terms of the
late President Garfield. He then toasted the
American team and Lieut. Alton and his team.
Col. Howard responded.
Cetewayo's Defeat Confirmed.
DURHAM, July 24.-The victory Of Nsibepu
over Cetewayo is confirmed Cetewayo, how
ever, was not wounded and made his escape
from the enemy An immense number of his
men we're killed.
The Suez Canal.
LONDON, July 24.-The Standard says the op-
position in the House of Commons will en-
deayor to obtain the time of the House on
Monday and Tuesday OF next week for the dis
cussion OF motion which will probable de-
Cidt0 tuAt uO hrIhbRtkubub lOr iudAluB tuo now
Snez canal which recognizes the monopoly OF
NJ. dc Lesseps will be satisfactory.
Proceedings In the Commons.
In the Commons this afternoon MI. CHAD
stone, replying 10 question by MIR. Chap
lin, said The Government had no intention to
legislate further in regard TO the importation
of cattle unless the law now existing was found
to be inadequate.
Northcote gave notice that he wonld move
shortly an address to the Queen praying that
IN any negotiations relative to the Suez canal
she viii decline TO recognize any claim of the
Suez Canal Company to such monopoly as
would exclude other undertakings designed for
the purpose of opening way between the
Mediterranean and Red seas.
Death OF the Commodore of the Cunard
Line.
Capt. Leitch, commodore of the Cuuard
fleet OF steamers, died on board the company's
steamer Saragossa in the Mediterranean. He
had been fifty years in the service of the Gu.
nard company and took out the first OF troops
to participate in tho Grimean campaign
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
New gampsnire senatorsbip.

CONCORD, N. H., July 35-The 32d ballot for
United States Senator in the Legislature to-day
Hn1l
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTy-FouR
HOURS
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFIcER, Washington, ID. @.
July %, l A. Nj.
For New England,
Fair weather, stationary or rising barometer,
nearlv stationary temperature, winds mostly
northerly.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is highest ON the lower Pa
cific coast, and lowest on the Middle Atlantic
coast The temperature has fallen in New En-
gland, Middle Atlantic States, Tennessee, Ohio
Valley and Lake region. The barometer re-
manned nearly stationary in the South Atlantic
and Gulf States. The storm, which was cen.
tral this morning in the Middle Atlantic States
has passed off into the sea. North to east
winds prevail in the Middle Atlantic States
and Lake region, and westerly winds in the
South Atlantic States, Tennessee, Ohio Valley
and Gulf States
Local rains have fallen in the Middle
Atlantic East Gulf States. Tennessee, Ohio
valley and Lake region.
Fair weather is indicated on Thursday in all
districts east of the Mississippi valley with
slowly rising temperature.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25

Henry Hayes, an employe in the Biddeford
water power shop, had the first and second
fingers on the left hand badly crushed in the
'buzz planer'' Tuesday forenoon. The second
finger had to be amputated at the first joint,
but the fore finger will probably come out all
RIGHT
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25


H.M.Corn, car lots. .6S
Mix Corn.car lots G67
Corn, bag lots. 70975
Oats, car lots. 80
Oats. bag lots. ..........55
Meal I" .........7O
CottcnSeed. car lots 2S 20
CottonSeed, bag lots30 90
SackedBran car lot.
Is 00G1S 80
do bag lots. -. 23 so
Middlings, car lots. "a 90
do bag lotsr. ...26 90
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
nanara nu Freahets in misconair

MILWAUKEE, July A-Washouts occurred
along the Chicago and Northwestern line in
this State, on the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and
Western tracks at Ledyard, near Appleton
also on the Wisconsin Central Road at Theresa,
fifty miles north of Milwaukee; and the tee-
graph lines everywhere are in bad condition.
The Milwaukee River has risen four feet, and
wholesale stores are flooded in many places
and lumber floating from the yards. The
storm at Grand Rapids, Wis, caused q destruc-
tion of several buildings. At Madison, ball
of fire lodged about over the housetops for
time and finally struck the high school, doing
considerable damage.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
FATAL FOOLHARDINESS.
Capt. Webb Perishes in the Niagara
Whirlpool.

Capt. Webb Perishes in the Niagara
Whirlpool.
BUFFALO, July A.-Capt. Matthew Webb,
the noted English swimmer, perished in an
attempt to swim Niagara. river whirlpool rap
ids this afternoon. He was rowed out in
skiff to a point 10 the river opposite the Old
Maid of the Mist landing by John McClay,
ferryman at the Falls, and leaped from the
boat at two minutes past four O'Clock. The
daring swimmer passed the big rapids all
right keeping in the middle of the stream.
When he struck the whirlpool he was rushed
to the American side where the waves it is
estimated are from 30 to 40 feet high
and the last seen OF him he threw up one arm.
His,intention had been TO pass the whirlpool on
the Canadian side. His shoot of the rapids
was intensely thrilling. The refusal of the
railroads and hotels at the Falls to have any
thing to DO with what they termed his going
10 his death rendered the affair financially
failure The river has been searched for two
miles below the whirlpool, but no trace Of
OF Webb could be found and it is generally
that he was engulfed in the whirlpool Capt.
Webb leaves widow and two children in
England.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
THE CHOLERA.

over 500 Deaths at Cairo Yesterday.
from cholera are reported to have occurred at
Cairo yesterday.
SUEz, July 23.-The cholera has broken out
among the soldiers of the British forty second
regiment recently arrived from Cairo. Two
members have died from the disease.
LONDON, July PA despatch to Reuters
Telegram Company says that during the TWEEN
ty-iour hours ending at O'Clock this morning,
there were 1863 deaths from cholera at Cairo, %
at Ziiteh, Is at Tantah, at Shirbin, 13 at
Mansurah, III at Chibin, 40 at Mehallet, 95 at
Ghizeh, and Z at Chobar.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
Stock Market.

The following quotations of stocks are reported
and corrected daily by Woodbury. M0ulton, cornsa
of Middle and Exchange streets.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
president Arthur in New york

NEW YORK, July "a. United States steam
er Despatch, having on board President
Arthur and members of the Presidential
party, arrived at noon from Cape May. The
despatch anchored off 73i street, where the
President and party disembarked.
President Arthur arrived at the Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel shortly after o'clock this after
noon. He was accompanied by his daughter.
On bis arrival he received several personal
number were Surrogate Rollins and Judge
Russell Of Montana. He leaves the city on
Friday rext.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25

CHICAGO July 24.--The Tribune publishes
long summary Of crop prospects IN Nebraska
Iowa, Wisconsin, Dakota and Illinois. The
winter wheat harvest in Nebraska ia declared
better than was ever before known and the
corn crop never promised better. Throughout
Iowa the prospective yield OF corn has grown
more encouraging as the season advanced with
an expectation of yield that will exceed that
of last year. Throughout Wisconsin there is
at present sense of depression among farmers
owing to the heavy rains which have badly
lodged small grains, but which damage clear
weather and cool winds would largely tend to
overcome before harvesting. Favorable re-
ports came from Dakota for all kinds OF grain
and there is also reported an improvement
throughout Illinois.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
MASSACHUSETTS.

A New England Clearing House Proposed,
BOSTON, July AT special meeting Of
the Boston Clearing House resolution was
fully discussed which contemplates the estab-
lishment Of New England clearing house or
ganized as bank to do exclusively collection
business. The most prominent plan proposes
the organization of bank with a capital OF
S100 COO, TO be held by Boston national banks.
The matter was referred to q committee to
report at special meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
Oalifornia rIining s.ecl...
Boston Produce Market.

BOSTON. July 24.-The following were todsy's
quotations of Butter, Cheese, Eggs and Potato
Butter We quote wetern creameries at 216
22c for choice 1S@20c for fair and good: Northern
creameries at 21@22c for choice, 18920c tor fair
and good; New York ana Vermont dairies 1SG21o
D ID for choice, 15G17c for fair and good; choice
Western dairy at 149l6c and Western ladle packed
1905; market dull.
Cheese is nrm; 91zG1oc for choice and 869c for
fair and good; 60l7c for common.
Eggs-have been in demand at 2O92l for Eas-
tern, 1815G19c for New York and Vermont, III n
q &c p doz for WssNoya Scotia and Prince Ed
ward Island.
Potatoes-The demand is goodbye quote at 5o9
05 hhl
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
WASHINGTON.
Another Bond CelI probable

another BOND Cali probable
WASHINGTON, July 24-Estimates have been
made at the Treasury Department which. al
though net quite perfected, seem TO indicate
the possibility OF call for three and half per
cent. bonds to considerable amount above
sos ,000, GOO, before the close Of tho present
month.
ieiana Lottery Company.
A. Dauphin of the Louisiana lottery compa-
ny to-day entered suit against Postmaster Gen
era Gresham, for 100000 damages for deny
ing him mali facilities.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
Old Orchard Camp-around.

The faith convention, led by DIR. Culls of
Boston, will begin Thursday morning next.
These meetings have increased in size and in
terest every year, and the coming meeting
promise the largest increase yet. 1t viii con-
tnue eight or ten days, and camp-meeting
tickets-forty-fye cents each--good for the
round trip on any train until August 9th, will
be in great demand by Portland visitors. Re.
duced rates are given by ali the railroads in
this State.
Mr.. Fred W. McKenney, evangelist, has
been holding meetings on the camp ground for
the past two weeks, with very gratifying re-
suits and several conversions.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
The National Conference OF Congrega
tiOnal Churches

CONCORD, N. H., July 24.-Rev A. Fl. Quint,
d. d., Of Dover, Secretary of the National
Council of Congregational churches of the
United States, has to-day decided thatthe COM
ing triennial meeting of that body will be held
in this city, beginning Oct. 11th and probably
continuing about week. The clerical and
lay delegates usually number 400, and they will
be entertained By the North and the South
Congregational churches, which unite in inyit-
ing the organization to Concord,
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25

(By Telegraph.)
wATERTows, July 24.-Prices on Cattle about
the same as last week.
Market Beef-Extra at O0GS 70; first quality
at z OOG7 70 second quality at OO66 rs; third
quality at 2594 rs; receipts of Cattle 1920 head.
Store Cattle-Work Oxen y pair at S1O0aS250;
Nilch Cows and Calves at S20d S48; Farrow Cows
s1S9s32; fancy S50dsSo; Yearlings at sI2Gs2
two years old S1oG$34; three years $24d$44.
Swine-Receipts 8, $40 head Western fat Swine,
live, 9615c; Northern dressed hogs 707Ae.
Sheep and Lambs-receipts $500. Sales Of sheep
in lots at 25a4 so each; extra 00G5 90 each:
Lambs 6G714; Veal Calves 314 9715e.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Knibbs valva patan,

The Knibbs Valve Patent.
PORTSMOUTH, July 24.-The City Council
have passed an order requesting an itemized
bin of the cost of the Knibb valve trial. The
coststo New Hampshire cities so far is $4,000,
The Colby Railroad Bill.
CONCORD, July 24.--Col Jonas 81. French, of
Gloucester, Mass, spoke in opposition to the
Colby bill before the Legislative committee to-
night, objecting particularly TO the lease OF the
be permitted if that measure becomes Law.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25

MARINE NEW S.
Launched al Bat,

Launched at Bath.
BATH, July "a. = Arthur Sewall & Co.
launched to-day schooner Blanche Allen, of
about 500 tons, owned by the builders and 9TH
ers of Bath. Copt. White is master.
A Hoax of Course.
GLOUCESTER, July 24.--The message picked
up in bottle off Portland, reporting schooner
Smuggler of this port in sinking condition,
was undoubtedly hoax.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25

Sr. LOUIS, July "a This city is in consid-
cradle danger Of a water f. mine. Only "a feet
OF water rema ins in the reservoir which sup
plies large part OF the city with drinking
water and the pumping capacity of the works
is not equal 30 the demand to the present heat
has addressed o communication to the mayor
in regard to the scarcity of water and the dan
ger of a water famine, and this afternoon the
mayor issued proclamation stopping all
street sprinkling, washing of sidewalks and
use OF hand hose.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25

New YORK, July A.-Tbe difficulties be-
tween tho striking dress and cloak makers and
with the understanding that they are to re
ceivs a general advance Of % per cent. in their
weees. At meeting of the employees tonight
IL vas resolved that none OF the strikers should
roturn 10 work unless sll were taken back at
an increase,
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
The Prohibitory Movement ia ohio.

COLUMBUS, o., July 24.-The State conven-
ton to secure the adoption of the proposed pre-
hibition amendments TO the constitution was
attended by sos delegates. Speeches pointed
to an organization in which all can vote their
respective party State tickets and concentrate
on the amendment.
The Portland daily press., 1883-07-25
An ontbreak in Mexico.

GALVESTON, July 24.-The rebellion in the
lower end OF the State of Tamaulipss is said to
be gaining strength daily. Over 400 men,
headed by young Continam, engaged and de-
feated the regular forces in the first engage
ment A large portion of tho troops in Laredo
have been ordered to the scene of the disturb
ancp.