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oTTMANN's CASE.


Richard Crowley Before tne Springer
Gommiitee.
WARRINGTON, Marcn 25 Richard Crowley
of LJckport, N. Y was examined today by Mr..
Springer's committee, in reference to COM
promise of the Ottmann case. Crowley being at
torney for Ottmann. Witness denied the stats
ment of Cook that he had told HIM he expect
cd to effect a compromise because of his infiu-
ence. He said: II had been trying to return
Messrs. Conkling and Platt TO the United
States Senate and of course was not in accord
with the administration As no action was
taken from 1877 to 1882 / said it was due to
Ottmann either to prosecute or dismiss the cas-
es and advised Ottmann to compromise. He
claimed TO be innocent, but the government
held indictments against him and could bring
them out at any hour and / thought he had
better buy his place. The government held
S19,525, which was in possession OF Treasurer
Gi flian. went with Bliss to Gifillan aud
Bliss insisted that An amount equal to $10,-
600 in Alexandria bank and interest amount-
ing to $l2 700 be taken out of the $1952s
This was agreed to. Bliss got for the United
States. $12,700. | got my fee OF $4,000 and the
balance paid BY me to Ottmann.
SIT has beeh stated that Bliss received a
pat of your fee," said Mr.. Springer to the
wityess.
Mr. Crowley replied. Crowley then detailed bis
connection as government counsel in few CAS-
es, in one OF expense accounts, an item of $165
was disallowed. "Tnat was for cigars AID
whiskey" witness said "and got in insdvertsnt-
ly". "My bill in the Buffalo Bank case" wit
ness continued twas cut down from 5000 to
$2500. When l sent my bill in the comptrol-
Ter was of the opinion that as was member
OF Congress was not able to draw t~o salaries
from the government. l was not the only
member Of Cougrest who was paid money for
other service"
"Can You name any other?" asked Spring
er
"T was informed that yen did; that You re-
ceived $10,000.' replied the wi tuess
"Tnat's mistake" said Springer. ~ argued
q Case but nevtr received fees"
'Mr Conklng was employed by the govern
ment while Senator" continued Crowley. "and
there are hosts of Others"
The witness was then interrupted by mem
bers of tho committee regarding the present
system OF paying q. S. msrshals and district
attorueys, to which he replied that the whole
81 stem should be abolished, it ougnt to have
bsen abolished loeg ago as the government
could save thousands OF ddllars."
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MASSACHUSETTS.
rhe Rell TeIenhons Con,nnn,

pos,ro,, Maxot OK 1,ta anrnai ,,aa,;. !.
a., n4saUss p1.u mstou 70 ne annuai Ise.ing OF
The session was harmonious. The earni,. os
for the yesr we're 81, ,295 ,59i against SI,576 O3l
during The previous scar. TIE following effi-
cers were elected Ire asurer Vim. r. Drirers:
Directors, Francis Blake, Chas. S. Bowditch.
Chas. s. Bradley, Ghanning Clapp, Alexander
Cochrane. VIM q Saltonstan, VIM. II. Forbes.
Chas. Eustscp. Hubbard Robert. p, Miptnrn
Thomas Saunders.
The directors' reno,t saws that sinca the last
report 1s5 new exonT nges have been built. IA. !
an miles of rev 9irg tdied in exchanges and
25' '7q8 new subscribers connected, The treaS-
ursr,s renort shows ret Earnings Sf47b 43t
against 1912 .044 the \. ar before. Dividends
have hem ma ot 81 O5l 47e and S334 A4t car
riea IN ,hs snynlus arronn1 leaving a balance
to income account Of S348.ss4 Rscsip,s fron,
reuTal 81 .alenhoues wrTe SI 6q5 679' IN adj
linn Ia cash nnrchasa Of int, ssts of Local con-
panies. 50 9es $40 have heen recaiyed in stock
of ttos,, ann las for licensas issnad aoa me
ho,diuss in tpnsa commands naw a,nonnt 70
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THE DOMINION.
Anansaraur Passage.

HALIFAX, N. s., March 25.-The two steam
ers which put into this hsrbor Sunday, one in
distress aud in tow OF the other. proved to be
the Chateau Margsux, fro" Bordeaux, and
the other was the Caledonia. The officers Of
the disabled steamship Chateau Msrgaux, tell
an interesting story of their tedious and dam
gerous voyage. The Chateau Margaux ssieo
from Bordeaux on Feb. 26th, with ten cabin
aud 80 steerage passengers. It was her frsi
trip across the Atlantic, she having been
launched only last year, and quick passage
was anticipated. The weather, until Ma rcb
Sd was moderate, and nothing eventful occur
red ON board, but the succeeding days, until
she middle OF last week, proved stormy, and
rendered the greater part OF the voyage far
from pleasant, and at times exceedingly peril
ous.
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r G.. H. T.AMSON
ALABAMA CLAIMS.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The following iudg-
ments we're announced Monday, with interest at
per cent from the dates named:
No. 22S3, samuel A. McDougal, administrator of
the estate Of James McDoug1, deceased, S1h 33.
N 2287, John l.. Mieus, i55. No. 22SS. Bel
ford T.. Smith, SIT, Feb. 26, 1867. No. 217o,
Alfred Richa DIS and Samuel r. Adams, firm of a.
Richards s. Co., s2975. No. 271o, Joseph Gran
don q Son, S2a75 No. 2710, Pitman B. Petersoa
Sl43y. No. 271o, Charles Donovan, $2S5. No
27l0 Ellis Wass, $2575. No. 27iO. James n.
Brett S2575. No. 2710, Olive Bregan s 437;
No 27lo Abel Goss $2S7 No. gro, John N
Devereux, Sl437; No. 2710, Eleazer Hathaway
S1437 August IL, 1864. No. 3077, Benjamin Il.
ArDold, su wing partner OF the firm OF Rufus
Greene g. Co., $97l, March 13, 1893. No. 40le,
Edward Hinckey, executor OF the will OF Peter
Ri g, deceased, $387 Nay l6, 1Sx4. No. 4S2O,
Elizabeth w. Plum, asiministralrix of the estate
of George {. Plum, deceased surviyi G partner o.
the firm of Plum u Lamont, Sl227, spril 20
1854 No. 4s2 Jane e. M rwiu, adminstea atriz
of the estate Of timothy G. Merwin $l"c7, May
IL. 1S4. No. 1880. George f. unit ey, admins
of the estate of fr derrick Huntley, decea ed
S33 4, Augu4t IL, 1864. No. 5o72 Samuel b
.Jarman and Roxanna y. Willerts. executors of the
will # james ). WilleIts, S455, Feb. 26 1859
No. 1878, William Sturgis and Geoige M. Clear
man, SSlS3, Nov 3, 1864. No 1874, Sarah Mitch
ell administrative of he estate OF Peter Mitchell
SS46. NO 1875, Henry A. BurlinS and Abner II
Davis executor of tn will of hdward Mot ROBIN
son SIO,5l2. No. 1875, Caroline T. Haed, 81 lS-
795. Oct. 81, 1854. no. 4S43. Andrew LILY
Sl42, Jan. 10, 1864. No. 4843, Saraa S. Rich
admin tratrix OF the estate of ihomss Rich, $lo6
No. 4S43, Henry P. Marsh executor OF the Will OF
James s. Clark, Sl3l5, Jan. 10. 1864.
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Friendly Advice.

But is 1t not bad policy for the brewers and
liquor dealers to be boasting of their polit-
cal power and to be threatening to control
elections in their interest? They might be-
astrounded at the result il they organized for
such political purpose, especially at this time,
when people are pretty generally coming to
the conclusion that the liquor interest is too
extensive and too prosperous for the common
good.--N. y. Sun.
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Criminal Matters.
Sale of , ersey Cattle.

New YORK, March 25-A sale of Jersey
cattle, imported by John F. Mansfield, OF
Bloomfield, N. j., came off today at the Amer
sold were "Clear View" cow, $325; "Ohef.
tain's Daughter" heifer, S265; ga. cy's VIC
tim," heifer, $305; Perception" heifer, 1876;
LADY Lucy" heller, $40; "Bess," COW,
$3.50; "Badier Bows D isy," COW, S4O0; "Fitz
$40; "Graves's Pansy," COW, $50; "Ie Graves
Damsel, COW, 1926
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National anvsntors' Convention.

CINCINNATI, o., March 25., The first Ma
tlonal Inventors Convention was held in Mu-
sic Hall this afternoon. Two thousand dele
gates, representing nearly every State in the
Union, were present Conversation with sew
eral delegates shows feeling against the bill
pending in Congress concerning inventions
and patents, and the discussion OF this subject
will take prominent place in the proceedings
OF the convention.
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THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable From Different
Countries.
IN THE sOUDAN.

LONDON, March 25.-General Graham 8
messenger, who was sent to ask the sheikhs to
come to the British csmp,returned with reply
from Osman that the sword was the one meoi-
um of communication between himself and the
English.
The Cabinet council today decided to give
General Graham discretion TO march to Berber
and If necessary to keep the route clear.
Signor Cumizi. English political agent at
Berber, has received news from Khartoum.
dated March 10Th, to the effect that General
Gordon had repulsed an attack upon the
camps at Omdurman. He was surrounded BY
rebels and intended to force his way at the
head Of the troops along the bank Of the NIl-
TO Shendy. He proposed to begin an advance
on the 18th.
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FINANCIAL.

Boston, March % B. f. Clements, moroo-
co mauufacturer of Lynn, has been attached.
Libnities u kuown.
FALL RIVER, March 25.-James Murphy,
grocer as failed. Liabilities $4,000; assets
about So, 600.
Sr. ALRANs, VT, March 25.-Recsiver Rich
In behalf OF the Trust Company depositGys hai
instituted suits against the trustees to recover
some seventy thousand dollars damages. These
suits are brought under that section of the
charter which provides that in case of loss by
imnroner loans the directors shall be personal
10 i;ahie for tbe same. Tho old suits begun
some tins ago against the trustees are to h'
completed.
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ELECTRIC LIGHTING.
Lewiston aua Auburn PuPchnse the Plant
of the American Company.
rGnacal N the preaa

OF she American Company.
Especial to the Press.l
LEWISTON, March 25.--After a prolonged
and practical test, the Lewiston and Auburn
Electric Lighting Company have purchased
from the American Electric Illuminating Com
pany all its rights and privileges in the twin
cities. About one hundred lights are now be-
ing burned here, with much satisfaction. The
street lights could not be parted with. About
one hundred lights are now Icing used
The directors of the new company are Hon.
Geo. G. Wing, chairman of the Republican
State Committee, A. X. Savage, county attor-
ney, N /. Jordan, of Auburn Aqaeduct Com
pany, Frank W. Parker, treasurer and cashier
OF the Savings Bank, Aid derman a. N. Wagg,
and F. A. Sawyer. Mr.. Winn WAS chosen
president OF the board OF directors.
This sale places the management of the ai-
fairs of the company into the hands Of perma-
nent and well known citizens.
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Enr,huuaks nhoea nl san FraneiscO.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 70 -Ene heavleSo
shock of earthquake since 1900 occotreu uoIo
at 4.44 O'clock this afternoon. People rushed
from their houses in great fright The shock
lasted 10 seconds.' Several building on MADE
ground near the water front were seriously
damaged. A second bat light shock followed
az DUP m. More shocks are expected.
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nca.h ST a rrominens Journalist.

PRov1DENcE, r. l., March % George W
DanielsoD, editor of the Providence Journal
apd Bulletin, who was stricken with paralysis
Sunday afternoon, died this evening. Mr.
Dluielson was born April 25th, 1929, in Kill
llngsby, Conn. In 1916, MIR. Danielson came
to Providence, where he worked as journey
man printer, and about the same time went to
New York, where he was engaged as COM
positor on one of the morning papers. In 1859
with Albert r Cooke, ne founded the Even-
ing Press, and continued in the editorial con-
troll of that paper until September, 1862, MAX
ing it a successful and Influential newspaper.
He sold his interest to his partner, Mr.. Cooke,
and became editor of the Journal in January,
l, 1885, 'aking also an interest in the paper.
On the 26 b of January, 1868, he founded the
Evening Bulletin, and since that time has bad
the eptire charge of the business and editorial
maua1ement of both papers,
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, March 26.
The indications for New England are
increasing cloudiness, rain, southeasterly,
shifting to westerly wind, slsght rise in tenn
perature, and lower barometer.
Cautionary signals from Cape Henry to
Eastport.
METEoRoLoGICAL REPORT.
[11,27 P. MI
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s1sO,oOo sire a, Chsrenue.

CHEYENNE, W. T., March 2o.-rhe meroan-
tile establishments Of 6. e. Warren s. 90 was
DESTROYED by fire this morning. Total loss
$150,000; insurance SOC, 900,
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VERGENNEs, VT, March 26.-The city elec-
tion was held today, and Charles e. Parker,
(Rep) was elected Mayor.
New Hampshire Republicans.
CONCORD, N. H., March 25.-The meeting
Of the Republican State committee this eve
ming was one of the largest ever held in New
Hampshire. A vote was passed that the State
convention for the choice of four delegates at
large and four alternates to the National con-
vention at Chicago be held in Concord on
Wednesday, April Both. A lengthy discussion
occurred on the question of choosing the dis
trct delegates, after which resolution was
adopted BY large majority that the convsn-
tiqn fog the first congressional district be held
in Manchester Tuesday, April 23d, and for the
second district at Concord, Tuesday, April
29th. This is the first time separate conven-
tion have ever been decided upon by the party
of this State. The subject of Presidential can
didates was freely discussed, ana after the
close Of the meeting some of whom favored
the denomination of President Arthur, but o
majority opposed him on the ground that he
could not Carry his own State. Blaine and W 1.
L. Sherman were also advocated by few but
there was q strong sentiment 10 favor of Ed
muDds for President and Lincoln for Vice
President.
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Henry c. Ely, who chopped off the head Of John
Hardid at East CRANKY, Conn, i've weeks ago was
yesterday declared insane by the Superior Court
and committed to an asylum.
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Prot: Francois 7. DeBussy A, NJ. LII. D., died in
teacher of French at Yale from 1885 to lS49.
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UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.
PORTLAND, MAINE, March 20, 1854.
DROPOSALS in duplicate addressed to the un
Il dersigned will be received at his Office in Port
land, Maine. until o'clUcK P. M, on Tuesday, Lht
18th lay of April, 1884, for 2500 tons, more OF
le 3, of ruoblestone. for jetty in Lubec Channel
Maine.
Persons desiring to make proposals for this stone
are requested to apply to ths undersigned, at hi
office 53 Va Congress Street, Portiand, Maine, fol
specifications, instructions bidders and contrac
tors and for further Information concerning the
game. c. e. BLUNT, Colonel Of Engineers.
MARIO d6t
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Congressman Boutelle.

His Views with Regard 70 the Republican
PresidentiaI NOmioation The sturdy
Republicans of Maine Prefer HHr. Binino
but will support the Nominee-No Ques-
ton Of Republican success.
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The war ship Alert, presented by England to
America to take pat In the Grevly search exPedi-
tlon. was yestrrday put IN commission at London
United States Minister Lowell was present. Sh
will sail for America Thursday under command Of
Lieutenant Go rdrich U. 5. N.
The dea h of 4muel Browlev, a well-known tenn
perrnce and anti-savery nan, Is announced IN Lon
don.
The police patrol arrested Monday night at Kill
larney a party of me marching In military array.
Foreign Jews have been forbidden TO stay in St.
Petersburg without permission from the govern
ment.
Osmau Dixna is telling his followers that he pos
sessss the charm OF rendering the English bullets
harmless.
government drop warrant has beeu issued
again t william Redmond member of Parliament
Tor Wexford borough, for a ssditious speech which
he delivered prior to his departure for Australia.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Dealt, from Ether. .


MANCHE TER March 25.-Fred o. Preston Of
Auburn, aged Is years, died yesterday after
noon while under the influence of either, adj
minis:ered by DIR. K B. Aidrich for the pur.
pose of performing operation.
Judge Loweiis Successor.
CONCORD, March 25.--A petition is in circu-
lation among Grafton county lawyers asking
the appointment of AloDzo p. Carpenter of
Bath, OF the Supreme Court, TO the vacancy
on the bench of the United States Circuit
Court. soon to occur through the resignation
of Judge Lowell.
Criminal Matters.
LAcoNIA, N. H., March 25 The Superior
Court for Belknap county opened today, Judge
A. p. Carpenter presiding. The trial OF Sa-
mon, the murderer. will probably not begin
till early next week, as many important cases
are ON the docket this week. Mrs. Rosa Rud.
dy. the only survivor of the Ruddy family was
.,efore the grand jury this afternoon, and nc
doubt Samon was indicted A long trial is ex-
pected
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LIN the Comnans.

LONDON, March 25.-In the House OF Com
mons today, Lord Randolph Churchll pro-
nounced the mission of Gen. Gordon failure,
and said that If the Cabinet's apathy should
cause the death of Gen. Gordon, the Cabiae
could not remain in Office single day.
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THE pORTL4ND DAILY PRESS,

Published every uay Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
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MAINE.

The WinsIow Packing Company Cases.
special to the Press.l
FAIRFIELD, March 25.-The last OF the
attachments on personal property of the Wins
low Packing Co. in the famous John Winslow
Jones $300,OOO suit have to-day been released
SETH.
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AUGUSTA, March 25-Seth G. Whitehouse,
the Citizens candidate, was elected Mayor
to-day by majority OF g. The result hinged
entirely ON local issues. Mr.. Whitehouse is a
lifelong Republican and publicly announced
that on all State and national questions he
should act with the Republican party. A.
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POLITICAL.
Elects m RepwbIican Mayor.


EIects n RepEDhcah M"yors
VERGENNEs, Vt, March 25.-The city elec-
tion was held today and Charles e. Parker,
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Its Name Changed.

WASHINGTON. March %. The President ha
approved the act changing the name of th
West Wsterville National Bank of Oakland
Maine, to the Messalonskee National Bank.
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Political Notes.

Mr.. Brandagee of Connecticut, who was Blaine
delegate in 1880, is now working up sentiment in
favor of General Haw ey.
The Republicans already have the game for this
Presidential year in their own hands. II they
should lose az last, 1t would be through SURPRISING
Clr,nla. .rluft Clunrnn niall q a
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The Wise NIOlher.in.Laxv.

From the Burlington Hawkeye
She meeteth her sOn-in-law at the door when
the new clock tolleth fourteen. and he essayeth
to let himself into the hall by unlocking the
front gate with his watch key. And for this
Oftimes he fearcth her.
She knoweth his ways and his tricks are not
new to her. She is up to all his excuses, and
when he sayeth he was detained down at the
bank until the next morning;
Or, that the last car had gone, and he had to
walk;
Or, that he was sitting up with sick friend;
Or, that he was looking for his collar button;
Or. that he was drawn on the Jury;
Or, that he had joined the astronomy class;
Or, that his books wouldn't balance;
Then doth she get onto him with both feet
for she sayeth within herself: "All these things
hath his father-in-law said unto me- tor 10, these
many years. Lo, this is also vanity and vexa-
tlon Of spirit"
And for this he feareth her yet more and more.
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Moral Influence of the Cocoa-Nut.

nOfai hhbhueuce Oh the SOcOasHuts
Grant Allen in Popular Science Monthly for May
But the worst thing about the cocoa-nut
palm, the missionaries always say, Is the fatal
fact that. when once fairly started 1t goes ON
bearing fruit uninterruptedly for forty years.
This is very immoral and wrong of the ill-con-
ditioned tree. because it encourages the idyllic
Polynesian to lie under the palms all day long.
cooling his limbs in the sea occasionally sport
ing with Amaryllis in the shade, or with the
tangles of Nearas hair and waiting for the
nuts to drop down in due time when he ought
according to European notiOns) to be killing
himself with hard work under a blazing sky.
raising cotton, sugar, indigo, and coffee, for
the immediate benefit of the white merchant,
and the ultimate advantage of the British pub
lie. 1t doesn't enforce habits of steady indus
try and perseverance,, the good missionaries
say; 1t doesn't induce the native to feel that
burning desire for Manchester piece-goods and
the other blessings OF civilization which ought
properly to accompany the propagation of the
missionary In foreign parts. You stick your
nut in the sand; you sit by a few years and
watch it growing; you pick up the ripe fruits
as they fall from the tree: and you sell them at
last for ilmtable red cloth to the Manchester
piece-go0ds merchant. Nothing could be more
simple or more satisfactory. And yet 1t Is diff
ficult to see the precise moral distinction be-
tween the owner Of a c0coa-nut grove in the
SOuth-Sea Islands and the owner Of a coal-mine
or big estate In commercial England. Each
lounges decorously through life after his own
fashion; only the one lounges In Russia leather
chair at club in Pail Mall, while the other
lounges in nice soft dust-heap beside rolling
surf In Tahiti or the Hawaiian Archipelago.
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Beautiful Things.

Beautiful faces are those that wear
II matters little II dark or fair
NhC!e-SoGled honesty printed there.
Beautiful eyes arc those that show,
Like crystal paneS where heart-fires glow,
Beautiful thoughts that burn below
Beautiful lips are those whose words
Leap from the heart Ike songs of birds,
Yet whose Utterance prudence girGs.
Beautiful hands are those that do
Work That Is earnest, and brave, and true,
Moment by moment the long day through.
Beautiful feet are those that 90
On kindly ministries 10 and fro
Down lowiiest ways, IL God wills 1t so.
Beautiful shoulders are those that bear
CeaSeleSS burdens OF homely care
With patient grace and daily prayer.
Beautiful lives are those that bless
Silent rivers OF happiness,
Whose hidden fountains few NAV guess