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The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
ADVANCE GUARDS.
Hotels Beginning TO Feel the Convention
(Jrush-The latest Arrivals.

Crush-The --latest Arrivals.
The heat of the presidential canvass was con-
sderably intensified today, owing to
the large influx Of delegates and presence of
outside forces which are expected to play
prominent part. About 400 delegates have ar
rived on the ground. 1t is conceded that no
convention in the history OF the party ever
was composed of delegAtionsmore thoroughly
unchanged in the way of pledges than the
present one.
Hotels today for the first time began to feel
the force of the convention crush. The sensa
tional feature of the day was the arrival Of the
California aud Nevada delegations which
made their way from the depot to their hotel
with the accompaniment of martial music.
A party Of New York independent delegates
arrived by the Pennsylvania limited express at
703. Attached to the same train was car
containing number of senators and represen-
tatives from the national capital. Among their
number were Senators Hoar, Platt, Sawyer,
Blair, Jones aud Conger; Congressman Horr,
and Gen. Anson g. McCook of Indiana. The
advance guard consisted of Senators Harrison,
Morris, Mcdonald and John P Baker, dele
gates at large. 1t had been said that Senator
Harrison would not attend the convention.
ExGov. Long of Massachusetts, has arrived
ahead of his dele CATION which is due to-mor-
row. He declared that Massachusetts would
undoubtedly give her solid vote to Edmunds.
The delegation of New York business men
who came IN furtherance of the Candidacy of
President Arthur has arrived. They num-
bered about 100, taking up their quarters at
the Grand Pacific. They were entertained
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS-.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON May 81.
On motion of Mr.. Poland of Vetmont bill was
passed restoring the law of 1867 in the matter of
appesls from circuit courts to the United States
Supreme Court in habeas corpus cases. This law
was repealed few years ago while the McArdle
case was pending before the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Eaton of Connecticut gave notice that he
would on Monday next call up for consideration the
Presidential succession and Presidential count bills
The District of Columbia appropriation bill with
the Senate endmen was referred to the commit
tee on appropriations.
The regular order having been demanded the
House proceeded to the consideration of business
reported from the committee on Indian affairs.
A resolution was adopted authorizing the COM
mittee Indian affairs to investigate all .tters
toucbiug leasing and fencing OF lands in the In
dian territory and disbursements of So 900 900 ap
pIoprated for the Cherokee nation during the 47th
Congress.
Bills were passed granting the right of way
through the Indian territory to the Gulf Colorado
and Santa Fe & Southern Kansas railroad com
panies.
Adiourned.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02

Am Associate Press Reporters Interview
with Delegates.

Am Associate Press Reporters Interview
with Delegates
The rumor that Powell Clayton of Arkansas
had declared in favor of Blaine, was talked of
quite freely tonight and many professed to be-
iieve it true while others denied it. Col. w.
e OLIVER OF Little Rock, who, though not
delegate is supposed to be in a position to know
says the vote of Arkansas will stand 10 for Ar
thur, 4 for Blaine. The Edmunds men did
the most of their missionary work today among
the delegates from Michigan, Wisconsin and
Minnesota, their idea being if possible to se-
cure enough votes to prevent nomination of
either Arthur or Blaine in an early stage of
the proceedings. They claim to have secured
8 votes from Wisconsin, 6 from Michigan and
6 from Minnesota, An informal vote of a por-
tion of the Minnesota delegation taken this
evening, resulted Blaine 9, Edmunds 3,
Arthur O. 1t is claimed that the first bal
lot, Minnesota will stand Blame 16 Edmunds
6, Arthur Que OF the delegates from
Wisconsin says that the vote of that State
will stand Arthur IL, Blaine s, Sherman 2.
Various rumors have been afoat regarding
the standing OF the Texas representatives the
last of whom arrived to-day. A represent native
Of the Associated Press talked with several
members on he subject. The Blaine men
claim IL or IL votes aud concede Arthur or 7,
while the supporters of the President say that
he and Blaine will each have about certain,
the remainder being scattering or uncertain.
The delegation will organize Tomorrow.
OOAs 11utuOuy vi hAu says bu6 VObo OF
that STATE will stand 10 or IL for Blaine to 6 or
8 for Arthur.
Two or three opinions were obtainable at
the Nebraska headquarters. One was that the
State would vote soldly for Blaine; another
that Blaine would have7, Arthur 2, and Ed
munds 1.
Senator Plumb of Kansas, who is reported as
having declared for Blaine, declined to say
whether the stateme..t was true or false.
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island says that
his State will cast eight votes for Edmunds
for four ballots and after that the delegates
will vote as their personal preferences sug-
gest.
A correspondent Of the Baltimore American
received telegram from home this evening
saying that the Maryland delegation left Bal
timore tonight and Its probable complexion Is
as follows: Blaine, IL; Arthur, A. doubtful, 1.
The New Jersey delegation, it is said, will
cast 10 votes for Blaine on the first ballot 6
for Edmunds and for Lincoln.
1t is reported tonight that Ben Harrison of
Indiana will not participate in the convention
and that he has telegraphed his alternate to
come on. Though no actual canvass OF the
Indiana delegation was held today it is said
tonight that general understanding has been
reached that Harrison's name will be placed
in nomination along with others and that
New York and Pennsylvania have pledged
him % votes.
The Virginia delegation headed BY Senator
Malone arrived today. The other delegation
with the exception Of Dezendorf arrived this
evening. The expression here is very general
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02

The adjusting rooms" of the United States
mints are occupied solely by women who sit in
high chairs before tables, marble topped, and
protected at the edges with bBnds of leather.
Their tools are a pair of scales for weighing
the money, sets of tin bowls to put it in, and a
file. The rund pieces of unstamped coin are
brought TO them in wood boxes. Each piece
has TO be weighed three times A mistake in
itesimal proportion NAV cause the worker to
lose her place. 1t seldom, if ever, happens,
however, that one is charged with incompet-
ency, or worse, carelessness. An expert ad-
luster handles from 5000 to $500 silver dollar
coins. The condemned coins are sent back to
be melted over, some, being only trife out of
standard weight, she can file down. For this
she is provided with leather apron to catch
the dust, the loss in which be, and must be,
measured by the grain. The water in which
the ladies' wash their hands when they are
through fling is carefully preserved and fill
tered for the dust.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
A CLOUD BURST
Destroys a Cattle Roundup Camp in Col
OrndO-Seveuteen Pers0us Dro.vued

DENVER, Col, June 1. A cattle roundup camp
on Frenchman Creek near the Nebraska and Col
orado line was destroyed by food Thursday and IL
cowboys belonging in dorado and Nebraska were
drowned. The food was caused by a cloud burst
which occurred at point near the head of theChey-
enne Indian trail canon. The water came with
such torce that it swept away everything in its
path, and men, horses, wagons, and camping outfits
all were carried down the Stream.
VIsALIA, Col, June IA cloud burst near here
last night swept away the house of Peter Stewart
and all the inmates, consisting of Stewart, his wife,
mother and two children, and R. Weisner a sheep
herder. The bodies Of stewart, his mother and one
child were recovered today frightfully mangled.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
LATEST MARINE NEWS.
Schooner COhasset FOunderedt - Gre


Schooner COhasset FOundered Crew
Saved.
Boston, June 1.-Steamer Linn O'del, re-
ports when three miles east of Highland Light
she picked up the master and crew of schooner
Cohasset of Eastport, said schooner having
foundered off Cape Cod, June 1st. She was
bound from New York to Newburyport with
coal.
The master and crew OF the schooner Cohas-
set of Eastport report that on June 1st their
vessel sprung aleak, caused by heavy sea and
consequent straining of the vessel. The water
gained on the pumps SO fast that they were
obliged to abandon the Cohasset and take to
small boat, and later were picked mp and
brought to this port, where they proceeded to
Eastport last night
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02

both in the Blaine and Arthur camps that Ma
hone and his followers will be seated by the
convention. The Craftsmanship of the conven-
tion continues to provoke large share of at
tention. The western Blaine men have favor
ed Grow of Pennsylvania but do not care to
press him owing to fear that the vote may be
test one, and as showing the Blaine strength,
AS the matter now stands it appears that the
chairmanship will probably be given to Me-
Kinley OF Ohio, as the person who would not
antagonize either the Arthur or the Blaine
neople
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
LIFE OR DEATH.
The Case OF the Bath Murderer
Argued before the Law Court.
Argument of Attorney General Cleaves-
The Case Held Under Amusement
by the Court.
Especial to the Press.l

AUGUSTA, May 31.-The case of Daniel
Wilkerson, tried and convicted of murder in
the first degree at Bath in January last, was
argued here to-day before the full court by
Attorney General Henry B. Cleaves for the
State, and Fl. M. Heath, Esq, for the respond
ent. The case is before the court on exceptions
to the rulings of the presiding justice, on
motion in arrest of Judgment for failure of the
grand jury to return list of witnesses who
testified before them against Wilkerson, and
on motion for new trial
Attorney CIeaves' Argument.
Attorney General Cleaves argued that the
prisoner was engaged in breaking and entering
stores and committing larceny. That he
formed the intention of visiting the city of
Bath and other places to accomplish such pur-
pose. That he started out on such uulawful
enterprise with an associate; that he wss armed
with a dangerous weapon, fully loaded; that
he carried upon his person can of cartridges
fitting his revolver; that in thus armiug him.
self he had the design TO resist and overcome
all opposition that might be interposed against
the accomplish ment of his uDla wful purpose,
and if necessary to fleet his purpose or escape,
to shoot down any citizen interrupting him;
that in pursuance of this unlawful purpose he
attempted to break and enter The store of Mr..
Gould in Bath; that he was interrupted and
attempted to make his escape, and drew his
revolver and cooked it for use upon the first
person who nterfered with his progress; that
in his flight he was inter upted by Officer Law
renee and shot and killed him; that it was not
necessary to constitute the crime of murder
that malice should be shown to have existed
towards the person killed; that it was sufficient
If it existed towards persons generally, and if
one forms the design to kill and murder A,
and aims his gun at him, intending in dis
charging it to kill him, but hits 3, against
whom he has no malice, still he is guilty of
murder, because his purpose in doing the act is
a wicked purpose and he has the intention in
his mind to kill, and it becomes immaterial
whether he aocomplishes the purpose upon
one or the other.
The Attorney General argued that the
charge of the presiding justice was fair
towards the prisoner; that there was a COM
plete AID correct application of the Law to the
facts as claimed by the State and the prisoner;
and that the exceptions should be overruled.
The motion in arrest of Judgment and for
new trial was fully argued by the Attorney
General for the State, and Mr.. Heath for the
prisoner. The case was held for advisement
by the court.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
I'm THE BUILDING.
A VAST Arny of Carpenters at Work Pre-
pairing the Exposition Building.

CHICAGO, June 1.-Immediately alter the
conclusion of the musical festival last evening
aud before the vast audience was fairly out of
possession of by vast army of carpenters,
gas-Gtters aud decorators, and the work of re-
modelling the hall to meet the requirements of
the Republican National Convention begun.
The first five rows of seats in the centre and
seven on either side were taken out, leaving
space of about 80 feet between the stage and
the portion of the hall reserved for delegates
In this space rows of tables 10 accommod ale
300 working members of the press are being
placed. The stage and rafters of the building
have been gsily decorated with flags aud
bunting, and from the galleries, which run in
a semi.circle around the hall, the arms OF each
of the States and Territories have been hung
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02

At New Haven-Beacons 0, Yale University 2;
Yale Freshmen IT, Harvard Freshmen 8.
At Brooklyn Brook, ms 6, st. Louis 1.
At Observation-Disclosures A. Athletics 5.
At Alt0ona-Baltmore Unions 5, Altoona Unions
At Cincinnati Cincinnati Unions is, Nationals
of Washington 8.
At Batimore-Columbus 10, Baltmores IL.
At Pttsburg-Alleghenys 8. Toledo 3.
At Chicago Chicago Unions g. Boston Unions IS.
At New York-Metropolitau IL In annapolis o.
At Washington g. Washingtons o.
The wa-hingtons left the field after the fifth in
ming, alleging that partiality shown in Umpire
COnnelPs decisions and thereby forfeiting the game.
Connell was protected from assault from the spec
tators by policemen.
At St. Louis st. Louis Unions 5, Keystone Un-
ions 0.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
THE INTRODUCTIONs.
Who will Present the Candidates. Names
TO the Convention.

CHICAGO, May 31.-Meetings of the adher-
ents of the various candidates were held this
afternoon at the different headquarters, and
it was pretty definitely decided who will be
chosen to make the nominating speeches.
These are: For Arthur, MARTIN /. Townsend
of New York seconded by ex-senator Hender-
son of Missouri; for Blaine John Stewart of
Pennsylvania, seconded by Judge West of
Ohio; for Logan, Senator CulIom of Illinois;
for Sherman, Judge Foraker of Ohio.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
THE INDIANS.
A General Uprising in the North
west Imminent.
Blackfeet and Sioux Indians ILeaying
for the Mountains-No Outrages
Yet Reported.

GRAND FORKS, Dak., June News is re-
ceived at Devils Lake that Indians are NOV
ing into the Turtle Mountains from all points.
Blackfeet and Sioux are leaving the upper
Missouri for the mountains and Canadian
Indians are comng over. Some of the bands
are selling off their agricultural Implements
and it is believed general uprising IS immi-
nant
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02

Matthews Brothers of Belfast have received
an order for doors. frames, etc, to go to Tur-
key The doors are to be Skipped all supplied
with locks hinges ana handles. and dose up
in packages of not more than 200 pounds in
weight, in order that upon arrival in Turkey
they can be taken into the interior of the
country on the backs of camels.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
THE WALDO.

d Little Chebsagus Island, Portland Har-
I'm bor, Me-, viii be opened to the public June
rNIJN 9Th, 1884. This Island seven miles from
dHIE Portland and in full view of the city is the
tIkMl gem of "Casco Bay"
The HoIel contains Sixty Sleeping Rooms of good
siza Rroad Halls Spacious Dining Room and Par
1or. Veranda on all sides 14ft. wide, Lighted
throughout by Gas, Electric Bells in every room,
pure spring Water conducted into each story,
DRAINAGE perfect Good Sea Bathing.
The Situation of this Island gives superior faeii-
ties for Sailing Boating Shore and Deep Sea Fish
ing. Landing float for Boats with competent man
in Charge One or two Cottages to let with board at
Hotel. new and commodious Steamer has been
built expressly for the convenience of the guests of
"lhe Waldo and will regularly and directly De-
tween The City and Little Chebeague. -.
For information and terms address The Waldo, =,
Portland, Maine, or enquire personally OF FRANK
LIN j. ROLLINS, ESQ.,, Secretary of Little Chebea-
que Association, 22 Exchange St., Portland, Maine.
may6eod3m
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
Did MOI succeed.

ST. LOUIS, June Am attempt was made
this afternoon to get up business mems meet
ing In the interest of Arthur for President, and
to send delegation to Chicago to advance his
canse, but it failed. There are not more than
half dozen in the delegation appointed.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
MASSACHUSETTS.
A Terrible BeatIl,

SALEM, Mass, June 1.-Patrick Duffy, em-
ployed at Winohester's tannery in Peabody,
fell into a vat Of scalding liquor Saturday
night aud died from his injuries on Sunday
morning.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

w WAoh1NGIONB Ju1o Z.
The indications for New England today are
fair weather, nearly stationary temperature.
winds generally from Northeast to Southwest.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
THE HEADqUARrEBs.
Where They Are Located and How
Decorated

Decorated.
CHICAGO, MAY 31.-The Illinois headqHar-
ters were opened at the Grand Pacific to-day.
Their rooms are decorated with iestooned
flags with Gen. Logan's corps and division
badges and bronze bust of the Senator
The Vermont headquarters, which are also
Edmunds headquarters, are at the Palmer
House. This delegation are all assss except
five who will arrive tomorrow morning.
The Independent Republican headquarters,
are at the Grand Pacific.
The Ohio delegates opened headquarters in
the Grand Pacific to-day, but they do not dis
play the oolors of any particular leader.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
DAMARIsCOTTA.

DAMARIsCOTTA.
Mr.. George Stewart of Damariscotta dis
covered one of his hens had strayed her nest
and was setting upon eight eggs in a pasture
lot, but the strangest part was, that a part
ridge had added to the stock twelve eggs and
was setting in company with the hen, says the
Lincoln News.
The Calais correspondent of the st. Croix
Courier announces that Eastpo1t is to have
Democratic newspaper, to be edited by the
editor of the Calais Times, Mr.. Whidden,
who will spend portion OF each week in Cal
ais and the remainder in Eastport.
FAIRFIELD.
Daniel Bunker, Esq, an aged and respected
citizen of Fairfield, died Tuesday, aged "a
years, months. He was born in Vienna
but moved to Anson IN 1918, where be became
an active business man aud was deputy sheriff
for % years. In 1852 he moved to Fairfield
and purchased the Fairfield House, which he
run as temperance hotel until 1852, when he
sold it and moved on farm. He had twice
been sheriff. of Somerset county and the Jour-
nal says it was through his influence that the
First National Bank was organized and the
toll bridge between Fairfield aud Benton made
a free bridge
AT the reunion of the Carter family of the
United States. which is TO be held in Woburn,
Mass, the 18th, Samuel h. Carter of Paris
will read poem.
RICHMOND.
Ice three-sxteenths of an inch in thickness
was formed in one locality at Richmond FRI
day night. Considerable damage was done to
young plants oy the heavy frost.
Sammy Meserve, twelve years old, son of
George Meserve of Richmond, jumped from
the baggage Car doors of Jewett's train while
IN motion, short distance this side of Gar
diner station, breaking his arm and severely
bruising bim about his face, body and limbs.
He was taken to Plimpton's drug store in
Gardiner and properly cared for. and was
brought home Gu Jewett's train ia the after
noon.
Madam Amy Sherwin prima donna soprano
Alfred DeSeve, violinIst; r. B. Hall, coruet
soloist; the Bowdon Quartette and Miss l.. K.
Vannah, pianiste, are booked for a concert al
the Opera House jane 10th.
WARREN.
The run OF alewives in Warren exceeds any
thing of the kind for many years, Sc venty
eight Thousand were caught in one afternoon
wINsLow.
The dwelling house of Clark Drummond al
Winslow was entered by burglars through the
cellar Wednesday night. After hasty
lunch 10 the cellar they proceeded to the
house, went to Mr.. DIS bedroom and toob
his wallet containing about $40 from hii
pants and some keys and started for the SECOND
story, where they were met by one of Mr.. D'i
daughters, which caused them to make {
hasty retreat through bunch OF rose busheI
IN their stocking feet and made their escape tt
the woods.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
CUTLER.

The Eastport Sentinel reports that bears are
destroy ing sheep in large numbers in some
parts OF Washington county. At Cutler
bear is said to have entered barn at night
and taken a sheep out of the flock, no hwith-
standing lighted lantern and an old coat were
hung upon pole in the center of the yard to
frighten him away.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
The wnterIogged schooner.

PRovINCErowN, Mass. May 81 = Steamer
Confidence towed to Boston this morning
schooner Hickman picked up waterlogged and
abandoned and towed to this port Friday by
schooner Dictator.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
WHO SHALL IT Be !?
Arrival Of q Large Number Of
the Delegates in Chicago.
THE PROSPECTS OF THE
CANDIDATES.
An Enthusiastic Delegation
From the Pacific Slope
E cOrts the Maine Blaine Club to
Their Hotel.
The National Committee Vote to
Seat Senator Mahone's
Delegation.
The Blaine Headquarters the Caief Gen.
tire Of Interest Yesterday.
GENERAL SURVEY OF THE sITUA-
TION BY A PRESS REP
REsENTATAVE.
E cOrts the Maine Blaine Club to
Their Hotel.
The National Committee Vote to
Seat Senator Mahone's
Delegation.
The Blaine Headquarters the Caief Gen.
tire of Interest Yesterday.
GENERAL SURVEY OF THE sTTUA-
TION BY A PRESS REP
RESENTATAVE.
Especial to the Press.) J

BUFFALO DEPOT, N. Y, May 31.-A meet
ing of the Maine delegation was held in Car
No. l. of the special train on the way from Nj
agara to Buffalo this afternoon. Albion Little
of Portland was chosen temporary chairman.
and ]. R. Bodwell of Hallowall was elect
ed chairman of the delegation, but declined,
and Judge Wing Of Auburn was then elected.
Austin F. Harris was chosen secretary, and
Hon. Charles A. Boutelle Of Bangor to be
member of the National Committee, it being
stated that Mr.. Frye declined to serve longer
in that position.
The meeting then adjourned to meet in Chi
cago tomorrow morning. Selections for the
committee of the convention will not be made
until the delegation has considered the situa-
tion in Chicago.
The party from Maine number 11O, and all
are in good health and hopeful spirits.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
MAINE.

The Proprietor of the Parker Mouse,
Boston, Dead.
Boston, Juue l. Harvey D. Parker, New
England's most noted hotel keeper and the
proprietor of the Parker House in this city,
died today of ossifcation of the heart. He
came from Temple, Me-, a poor boy; be was
born in 1905.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02

CoIbys -........,.O 0 q o 2 -
Bowdoins ....5 o o o.
Wild pitehss-Wright 2. DosI.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02

Mr.. George Stewart of Damariscotta dis
covered one of his hens had strayed her nest
and was setting upon eight eggs in pasture
lot. but the strangest part was, that part
ridge had added to the stock twelve eggs and
was setting in company with the hen, says the
Lincoln News.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-02

The Calais correspondent of the st. Croix
Courier announces that Eastpolt is to have
Democratic newspaper, to be edited by the
editor of the Calais Times, Mr.. Whidden,
who will spend portion of each week in CAL
ais and the remainder in Eastport.