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WEST INDIES.
A Feverish State of Excitement Pre-
vailing i'm Cuba-Agitating AnnextiOn 20
the United states.

NEW YORK, April 14.--Advices from Ha-
vana on the 10th inst. says the landing Of
Aguero has caused feverish state OF excite
ment all over the Island. The censorship OF
dispatches which is in full force again had for
few days caused delay of the knowledge Of
the departure of Aguero from Key West and
only when the news of the safe landing of the
insurgents could no longer be withheld from
the public, were all dispatches announcing
their departure allowed to be printed. Tle
effect, therefore, has been doubly disastrous.
All reports concur in the certainty that the
government has been missled and badly duped
by those sympathizing with Aguero, for it
now turns out that the insurgents did not land
landed east of Csrdenas, which fact is corrob-
ated by the declaration of the crew OF the
schooner Shooters. Aguero, it is further re-
ported, would never have chosen the territory
between Cardenas and Matanzas, as it would
have been very disadvantageous for his opera
lions. The government, as a matter Of course
sent the bulk Of the troops in wrong direc-
ton, and is now diligently hiding from the
public the first disastrous encounters between
Aguero and the few troops he met, as also the
swelling OF the number of insurgents by the
numerous bands, which were only awaiting the
arrival of Aguero to join him.
1t is said that partisans of those Cubans who
favor annexation to the United States are try
ing to organize league. Many Spaniards are
becoming converted to the annextion idea and
especially Galatians, whereby their Esprit and
intelligence stand above the common level OF
Spaniards who came here. The Galatians are
organizing for the coming week, in spite of
the crisis, costly and splendid popular picnic
at Romena in which the Cuban element will
take very CONSPICUOUS part.
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THE OLD WORLD.


PARIS. April 15.-It is reported that the
French feet has occupied Annoy in order to
secure the payment OF the indemnity. from
China The capture Of Hung Hoa terminated
the campaign in Tonquin, but the financial
question remains to be settled with China.
The French demand will be very heavy.
Advices from Tonquin state that General
Millot occupied Hung Hoa on the 18th without
fighting. The enemy carried off the artillery
and destroyed the magazines, together with
few houses in the citadel.
General Millot telegraphs: Hung Hoa is
ours. The first brigade turned the enemy's
position, while the second cannonaded from
the fort. Our artillery terrified the enemy.
Fall of water prevented most of the flotilia
from giving assistance. Both soldiers and sail
ors behaved calamity"
LONDON, April 15-Latest advices from
Shanghai Indicate that the Chinese govern
ment is greatly exercised at the recent sue
cesses of the French in Tonquin. Persons in
any way responsible for the reverses are being
degraded and punished, and active measures
are being taken to prevent further loss of
prestige. The viceroy of Canton has been pub
licly degraded for refusing to obey orders. Of
fcers answerable for the loss Of Bacninh have
been condemned to be beheaded. A general
levy of men for the Chinese army has been Or
dered. Affairs at Pekin are represented to be
in an extremely critical condition and admin
istfative changes Of great importance are i'm
minent.
Locking after Dynamiters.
Several English detectives have arrived in
this city for the purpose Of tracing the Dyna-
miters. In spite of Colonel Majendie, it is de-
clared that the dynamite used at the Victoria
station was made at factory between Amiens
and Boulogne. There is q rumor afiost that
an attempt will shortly be made to blow mp
one of the public buildings in London. The
activity of the dynamiters continues undated.
They meet twice week for the purpose of
making plans and preparations for future ont
RACES. 1t is believed that the English and
French police are fully acquainted with their
movements and that every effort will be made
to counterfeit their plots. There is great rea-
son to believe that one of the most trusted Of
the dynamite leaders keeps the police fully In
formed of all their plans. His treachery to
his fellow conspirators is of course literally
rewarded.
Gable Note.
Rev. Robert Bickersteth, bishop of Ripor,
died yesterday.
Charles Reade was buried, at his own re-
quest, beside Laura Seymour, an actress, who
was his lifelong friend.
The Duke of Bucclough is dead.
Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice have
started for Darmstadt to be present at the
marriage of Princess Victoria of Hesse to
Prince Louis of Battenburg
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A COURAGEOUS CAPTAIN.
A Month ON Dismasted Vessel i'm the
Atlantic.

A Month ON a Dismasted Vessel i'm the
Atlantic.
BOSTON, April 49, The schooner Rachael
and Maud--a fine new vessel of ATT tons, val
ued at from SIS 900 to $4,000 built at Cam
den, Me-, owned by parties in Providenc, r.
l., by Messrs John S. Emery & Co. of Boston,
by other parties at Camden, Me-, and Boston,
and by Capt E. W. Bickmore of st. George,
cher Commander)-sa from Rockport, Me-,
March 1, on her first trip, with cargo of ice
and hay, bound to Pensacola, Fla. All went
well until March 10th, in the southern edge of
the Gulf stream. Here the Rachael and Maud
encountered her first severe gale, with an end
less variety of ugly, topping seas. She labored
hard, and rolled heavily, and finally all three
OF the masts gave way with tremendous
crash, the foremost and mainmast at the deck,
and the mizzenmast about fifteen feet above
deck. The jibboom also broke away and went
adrift. Since the disaster the vessels course
has been irregular and unsatisfactory. Jury
masts were rugged from the gaffs and booms on
board, but being small and not much more
than 80 feet in height, would hardly carry
staysals and topsails sufficient to propel the
vessel more than four or five miles per hour
even with favorable wind, which has been a
scarce article indeed for a month past,
% EAe0 Rafhel and oMaua has been alokep- says
of Cape Cod, and then again nearly in the
longitude Of Halifax. Each time Captain
Bickmore politely but firmly declined all prop
ositions which to him seemed to SAVIOR of
sateless salvage. His vessel was well built and
strong. She remained tight, and we'll sup
piled with provisions having been fitted for
three months. Suffering from thirst was out
of the. question, of course, with fine cargo of
Maine ice and thawing weather. He perse-
vered, hoping to get within roach of Boston
towboat. At last help came. A pilot boat
from New York towed the vessel to the mouth
of Vineyard Sound, where the cutter Gala
tin, Captain Mitchell. took her and lowed her
to safe anchorage, The cutter has been out
twice in search sof the dismasted vessel, and
one night hove to near the spot where the
schooner was reported the next day. After
being thirty-fve days without masts, Captain
Bickmore is happy at having saved an excel
lent vessel, and set a noble example Of courage
and perseverance,,
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CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT.

HARRISBURG, April 15.-The majority of
delegates to the Republican State convention
to be held tomorrow have already put in an
appearance. 1t looks as if fight will be made
against the Blaine element which is now in the
majority.
CALDWELL, o., April Fisherman dele
gates were yesterday elected to the State Re-
publican convention. 81
LONDON, o., April 15.-Uninstructed dele
gates were yesterday elected to the Republican
State convention. They are solid for Blaine.
WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa, April 15.-Republicans
of the 10th Congressional district to-day elected
delegates to the National Convention. They
were all Blaine men.
BNGHAMPToN, N. Y, April 15.-The Re-
publicans of the 18th district today elected
delegates to the National Convention, and in
structed them for Blaine.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 15.-The Republi-
can convention today elected Arthur delegates
to the National Convention.
GOVERN EUR, N. Y, April 15.-The ed
congressional convention today elected Blaine
delegates.
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GENERAL NEWS.

A bill fixing the salary of register in New York
city at S12, 900 per annum was passed by the New
York assembly yesterday without one dissenting
vote.
Exports report that the defalcation Of Chamber
lain Church Of Troy, N. Y, during his first three
years in office amounts to more than $50, 600 and
his bondsmen will be asked to make good the
amount.
bill forbidding the manufacture Of articles In
imitation OF dairy products was introduced in the
New Jersey Senate yesterday.
The next national convention Of the Irish Leaeue
will be held in Boston the second "wednesday Of
August next.
The medal, for the New England championship at
roller skating, at the contest in Worcester last
night was awarded to Miss Carrie Gilmore.
Ffty-seven thousand four hundred and ninety
i've dollars of the 500 600 devOed for erection Of
achapel at st. Paul's schu j, Concord, N H., have
already been pledse,i. The alumni Of the school
have commenced raising fund 10 secure the
erection of suitable me,noii ~ the late Prof. A.
NJ. Swift who died su. denly In Rome a short time
since.
Judge Brigham In the SupeIiIr Court in Boston
Yesterday sentenced .ioh, Murphy, convicted con.
ycted Of garrotius II Year, Ia the State prison.
A telegram states ih,t wadsworth. Nav was
completely destroye, by d-e yesterday, Teleerapb-
10 communication 10 inter- upted.
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IN A CANYON.
Terrible Railroad Accident Caused
by Rains in Tennessee.
Two Trains SO Through TrestIes and are
Dashed 60 Pieces-SeyeraI NIen Instant
Iy-AlI the Cars Burned.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 15.-TWo ter
rible accident occurred on the Western & At
lentic railroad about O'Clock this morning
one to the passenger train which left here last
night, and the other to north-bound freight
train. The passenger train went through a
traatle mar Ank1 and the Anoina
tender, mail car and smoking car were dashed
into the torrent many feet below. The follow
ing is a list OF the killed and wounded:
Edward Ware of Chattanooga, mail geigher,
burned to death in the mail car.
Jim Everett, the engineer, both legs broken
and body shockingly burned.
The fireman (white) name unknown, body
terribly mangled.
James Gillespie, United States mail agent,
badly burned and narrowly escaped cremation.
William james, conductor, scalp lacerated
and other injurias.
No passenger were injured. The coach, mail
car and baggage car were piled up in the
canyon and entirely burned with all their con-
tents. The engine is total wreck.
About the same hour north-bound freight
train went through trestle five miles from
the first accident Engineer Mcdonald and
his fireman were instantly killed. Both ac-
cidents are due to the terrific rain storm of last
night. Rain fell in torrents for hours, and
every brook is mighty torrent, washing every
thing before it, All the railroads in north
Georgia and north Alabama are great sufferers.
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A Portiand-BOundS Schooner i'm Distress
LEwEs, Del, April 15.-Schooner Centen-
NAL, from Matanzas, 29th ult., for Portland,
Me-, which arrived at the Breakwatsr this
morning, is leaking 1000 strokes per hour, hay-
ing experienced severe gale. no date. in
lat. 1918, Ion. "a.
Calais Schooner Lost-Crew Safe.
New YORK, April 15.-Schooner Sallie
MAR, from Jacksonville, reports that on April
9th. lat. S735, Ion. 70.35, fell in witlrand took
off the captain and crew of six from schooner
Cabot, of and from Calais, Me-, which had
sprung aleak Nothing was saved from the
schooner.
Vessel Struck by Lightning.
Bark Essex, from Zanzibar, reports that on
April ID, during a terrific thunder storm, the
lightning struck the vessel, rendering every
man on deck senseless and doing much damage
to the vessel.
Notice TO Mariners
WASHINGTON, April 15.-Notice is given bv
the Lighthouse Board that on or about April
20. 1884, bell buoy will be meored near red
buoy No. 2, off the southeastern end of the
middle ground entrance to Chesapeake Bay,
va. This buoy will be rung by the action of
the sea.
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Oonley and several others not less famous
have promised to enter If other engagements
do not interfere. Large purses will be offered
and liberal subscriptions have already been
promised by citizens.
HOPE.
Abner f. Dunton has built and stocked a
small trout pond, putting in about 70 trout,
which he caught in the Ripley brook.
HOLLIS.
Mrs. Daniel johnson of Hollis, nearly 81
years OF age, has woven the past Winter 1b0
yards of rag Competing besides doing house.
work for three in the family. She is still in
good health and can see without glasses.
MERCER.
Mr.. Benjamin Laid, the oldest person but
one in the town of Mercer, died at his resi-
dence in that town few days ago. He had
lived more than fifty years on the farm where
be died. and was at the time of his death 95
years old. He possessed a good degree of
physical strength and mental activity, till very
near the close of life, and often manifested
much interest in the stock and other farm
matters.
oRoNo.
The following is the State College calendar
for commencement, 1884: Feb. IL, Tuesday,
second term commences; June 10 and 20,
Thursday and Friday, examinations; June 81,
prize declarations by Sophomores; June %,
Sunday, baccalaureate address; June %, Mon
day, prize essays by Juniors; June 20, Wednes-
day, commencement; June 26, Thursday, ex-
animation of candidates; vacation of five
weeks; Aug. 5, Tuesday, examination of can
didates for admission; first term commences;
Nov "a and %, Wednesday and Thursday,
examinati ,us; vacation of eleven weeks
sACo.
The all.absorbing topic at present is the sud-
den disappearance of Emma Cole from her
home in this city on Saturday last, reported in
Tuesdays PRESS. She has been studying
French during the past Winter with young
priest in Biddeford, and her most intimate
friends say she has become perfectly infatuated
with him. No trace of the whereabouts of the
girl has been found, though the most diligent
search has been made. The indignation
against the priest is very great. Miss Cole
is about 10 years of age, very small for her age
ard an only child.
The schooner Oliver Dyer has sailed with
ice for Philadelphia, and the schooner Robert
Doherty is ready to call to Providence, r. l.,
with brick.
The large three.masted schooner Nathan
Lawrence has arrived from Charleston, s. c..
with 1000 bales of cotton for the Peppereli
and Laconia Manufacturing Companies She
is said to be the largest vessel ever up the
river. WEB.
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RIOTS IN NEW FoUNDAND.
Farther Details Concerning the Cnrbo-
near Orange Catholic Collision.

Further Details Concerning the Cnrbo-
near Orange Catholic Collision.
ST. JOHNS, N. f., April 15.-This evening
Carbonear sends the following despatch: On
Sunday night at 8 o'clock, when the Protest
ants were returning from church they were
attacked by Roman Catholic mob armed
with guns and sticks, and Protestant named
Squib was fatally wounded. Last evening,
Brennan, a newspaper editor, fred revolver
at an Orangemen and was arrested. A police
man named Hodgdon, from Hogan's hall door,
James who was murdered in Harbor Grace,
but did not kill him. Orangemen met at the
lodge, armed to the teeth and paraded the
street all night Supreme silence now reigns
over Carbonear. Shops are closed, business
houses with bsrricaded doors by command of
tho avanutivo
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The County Tax.

At court Of County Commissioners begun
and held at Portland in the county of Gambler
land on the first Tuesday of April, A. D., 1884
and by adjournment on the 10Th day of April,
A.D.1884, in compliance with a resolve of the
Legislature of the State of Maine passed March
14,A.D., 1888 and approved by the Governor on
that day, laying tax upon the several eoun-
ties Of the State ofMaine for the years 1888 and
1884, including the County of Cumberland,
upon which the amount of such tax for the
year 1884, is thirty thousand dollars, it is or
dered: That said tax of thirty thousand dol
lars be, and the same is apportioned upon the
several towns comprising said County, accord
ing to the following apportionment:
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A DARK DEED.
Shot ON a Hoboken Ferry Boat and
Thrown Overheard.


NEW YORK, April 15.-Three customs Off
GERS in boat picked up q drowning man in
the North river at O'Clock this morning. He
was conveyed to the Chambers street hospital
There he regained his senses, and said that he
was Frederick A. Kreeger,a native of Holland
and lived in Orange, N. j. A pistol shot
wound In his mouth made speaking difficult.
He explained to the police that he had started
for New York on Hoboken ferry boat at half
past one O'Clock, and had walked to the stern
OF the boat, where he was alone. A man in
dark clothes suddenly approached and snatched
his watch. Kreeger showed fight, and in the
struggle the thief drew a pistol and struck
him over the head. The weapon was discharg.
ed and he was shot in the mouth. To finisn
his work the stranger threw him overheard,
and he lost his senses. He did NOT reoain
them till he found himself in the hospital.
Toward noon today the mans condition be-
came much worse, and it is feared that he
will die. The coroner was summoned to take
his ante-mortem statement, and the police are
investigating the matter.
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MURDERED BY A GAMBLER.
The DesperadO's Wife Prevents His Cap
tura by the Omcers.

GALVESTON, Tex, April ia special to
the News from Wharton, Texas, says: On
Sunday, G. II. Bythewood, an esteemed young
citizen, was shot and killed by James L. Matti-
son, professional gambler. The men met in
a saloon, Mattison inviting renewal of for
mer difficulty by remarking that he could whip
any man in Wharton county. Bythewood
asked If he referred to him. Mattison there
upon opened fire with his revolver, shooting
him five times, twice through the heart. Bythe-
wood managed to fire twice, Intellectually, be-
fore he dropped. Mattison ran to the railroad
bridge across the Colorado river, about hall
mile distant, and escaped, while his wife stood
on the bridge with drawn revolver, holding
the authorities at bay, and shooting twice at
the sheriff
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New England Exhibits in Mexico.

BosroN, April 15.-By invitation of the
Mexican Central Railroad Company the Ack-
worth Club Of New England have selected
Charles s. Smith of New York, Of the firm Of
G. G. Richardson, Smith & Co., to represent
the New England manufacturing lnteresIs up,
Company directors to Mexico, and all the
New England mills have been invited to SEND
samples Of their productions to Mr.. Smith 1or
exhibition in Mexico
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FINANCIAL.
The Vermont National Rank-An I'm
pOrtant Transa ction.


p0rtant Transa ction.
ST. ALBANs, VT, April 15.-Receiver Hen
dee has gained another point in behalf of the
Vermont National bank depostors. Mon
treal parties while ago sued Bradley Bar low
and attached stock in the Montreal, Portland
q Boston Railroad for some 800 shares, more
than two-thirds the entire stock. The Receiy-
or succeeded in postponing the sale of the stock
till today, and in the meantime has been at
work to have the stock bought in the interest
of the bank, so as to aid him in selling the
Montreal, Portland & Boston bonds which the
bank holds among the assets. He has accom-
plished the end in view, the stock being sold
today by order of the court and purchased in
the interest of the Vermont National bank.
This is regarded as strong point gained as
giving the bank valuable interest in the Mon
treal, Portland & Boston property.
A New Bank to be Started.
Business men held an informal meeting last
night concerning the organization of a new
bank here, and strong effort will be made at
once to start one with q capital of 500 900,
the stock to be held by people in this vicinity.
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THE INDIANS.
Trouble Reported i'm TurtIe Mountains
Waging War upon Settlers.

Wagins War upon Settlers.
FARGO, d. T.. April 15.-Geo. Ohrmer of
Dayton, o., who went into the Turtle Noun
tains few weeks ago in search for his brother
Michael Ohrmer, whom Indians had captured
to prevent his settling on their domain, return
ed last evening. He states that his brother is
safe now, but that trouble is anticipated, as
the Indians have been reinforced by a large
band from across the boundary under Chief
"Littls She'll" The Indians refuse to allow
settlers upon that portion of their reservation
which has just been thrown open by the Int
rior Department. The Iudians have not yet
killed any one, bat they destroy all the ma
chinery and Kill the cattle belonging to the
settlers. They are increasing in boldnsss every
day, and trouble is feared, as the settlers are
too few in numbers to protect themselves
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A SOUTHERN CYCLONE.
Hts Disastrous Work i'm Geergia-sevoraI
Persons Killed and Many w Onnded.

CHPLEY, Ga, April ia disastrous cy-
clone swept over Harris county last night,
destroying numerous dwellings and other
property, and causing the deaths of several
persons. A large number were wounded. The
distraction to property cannot be estimated
The cyclone swept everything in its path and
many people had miraculous escapes.
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POLITICAL.
New Jersey ElectiOns-Large EGains for
the Republicans.

TRENTON, April 15.-Nearly complete re-
turns from yesterdays citylelection show the
Republican gains to be heavy. Don Donnemy,
Republican, was elected mayor by 80 major
ity, Republican gain of 912. Richards, Re-
publican, was elected receiver of taxes by 1888
majority, and Wise, Republican, was elected
superintendent of schools by 255 majority.
The Democrats carried IA out of 81 council
men.
Chambersburg reversed last years Demo-
cratic victory and elected Republican mayor,
three councilmen, assessor, collector and q
freeholder.
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A Case of Suspended Animation.

PROVIDENCE, April 15.-Central Falls is ex-
cited over case of suspended animation
which physicians pronounce most singular
one. Mary Ann Schofeld, mill operative,
after severe attacks of vomiting last evening
apparently died. This morning after lying
several hours, during which her friends had
been notified of her death, the young woman
showed signs of life and soon went into violent
Mysteries, throwing herself about the bed, and
this noon she was in q critical condition.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, April 16.
The indications for New England today are
cloudy weather and rain, southerly shifting to
westerly winds, rising, followed BY falling tenn
perature, lower barometer.
Cautionary signals ordered from S mithville
to Eastport.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
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A Horrible Death,

MONTPELIER, VT, April ia young man
named Long, at work in a saw mill near Plain
heid was struck this afternoon by chain used
IN hauling logs, thrown upon q circular saw
and beheaded.