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The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
LATEST MARINE NEWS.


A Vtnathaven Schooner i'm Distress.
: CHATHAM, Mass, April 1.-Schooner Mar
ton, OF and from Vinalhaven, Me-, for Balti-
more, with cargo of paving stone, was dis
masted off Thatcher's Island, early Sunday
morning, and was fallen in with east of Cape
Cod, by Philadelphia schooner from Mobile
for Boston, which vessel towed her in and left
her at anchor off Chatham. A tug has been
sent for to tow her to Boston. This vessel was
ashore in Chatham Bay last September, The
vessel is leaking about five hundred strokes
per honr. The crew are all right.
More Disasters Reported.
PROVIDENCE, April 1.-Cutter Dexter, at
Newport this morning, brought in the schoon-
or Francis G. Smith, reported yesterday off
Point Judith, disabled. The schooner lost her
jib-boom and head rails off Castle Hill, Sun
day, and Capt. Miller's fingers were frozen.
The Dexter also reports the brig Matilda Buck
Of Dorchester, N. B., from Cienfuegos, Cuba,
for Boston, ashore and bilged on Pasque ISL
and, Vineyard Sound. Also schooner Hannah
e. Shubert, from Philadelphia for Portland,
with coal, on the same place, bilged; also a
schooner of St. John, N B., ashore on Guilty.
hnnk, lumber sladen, with no topmasts and
rudder hung outside
Sunk in a Gale.
NORFOLK, Va, April Capt. Davis of the
barge James Dick, reports that while in tow Of
tug Dupont, from Baltimore for Norfolk, Sc
we're storm was encountered on Sunday night,
off Smiths Light, and his barge, with two 9TH
ers, parted their hawsers. His barge was run
into afterwards by the bark Angelina BuzZo,
and sunk. Capt. Davis was picked up and
brought to Hampton Roads. He thinks the
two other barges with the captains and their
families, consisting of wife and one child
each on board were lost
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
WASHINGTON.
HOulton's Public building.

Special to the Press)
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The bill was favor
ably reported to-day granting $4,000 for
public building at Houlton.
Maine Rivers and HarbOrs.
The river and harbor committee has con-
cluded ON action the section of the bill appropri-
ating for Maine harbors but refuses to give out
the amount. 1t is understood however that
the estimates of the engineers have been
reduced over one-half.
Protest from Lewiston Mail Carriers.
The petition OF the Lewiston letter carriers
protesting against the reduction of the sum for
the free delivery system was presented in the
Houe to-dsy by Mr.. Dingley. P.
The Public Debt.
Go the Associated Press.)
The debt statement issued to-day shows
decrease of the public debt during march of
$14, 238, 322, and cash in the Treasury $402,-
1921.
Facts and RumOrs.
The President has approved the Military Academy
appropriation bill.
he remains of the late Minister Hunt are ex-
pected TO arrive at New York Friday Saturday
on the steamer Elbe from Bremen. They will be
brought to this city and inferred in Oak Hill Gem
etery.
The President to-day transmitted to the House in
response to a resolution concerning under yalua-
ton of foreign merchandise a letter from the
Secretary of the Treasury inclosing draft OF bill to
prevent such irregular practices and it was refer
red to the committee on ways and means.
A telegram received at the Indian Bureau from
Gov. Crosby of Montana says that the greatest
restitution prevails among the Indians of that terri
tory. Many OF them being ON the verge OF starva-
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
How the Tariff Revision Bill Was.
Saved
Keifer Prevailed UpOn so Abandoa q
Course Tint Would Have Killed nc by
the Direct influence of lIr. Blaine.

Special Despatch to the Boston Advertiser)
The fact has now been ascertained that Mr.. Blaine
saved the tariff bill of the last Congress. Positive
proof has been obtained to show that ex-Speaker
Keifer at the close of the last Congress and after
the tariff bill had been reported from the commit.
tee of conference meditsted defeating the measure
by an unprecedented ruling, which would send thu
con erence report to the con mittee of the whole.
and this, at that stage of the session, would have
been sure defeat. In this condition of affairs the
bill was saved by Mr.. Blaine and he deserves the
full credit for his prompt action aud the success
when attenueu II. The following statement can be
relied upon as covering the facts In this important
case; Mr.. Blaine was opposed to The bin a. IL
passed the Senate thinking il did great injustice 10
some important interests, coDspicuously the wool
in.s ests OF ONO. But, after the action Of the
conference committee, he was tor tn ad0pIion Of
tne PHI a. then reported, knowing 1t WAS AN that
eould De secured at That session. and believing that
" would give peace and stability to the various en-
es OF tne country for two years at least and
ALSO Denevlng that It was far favorable to the
business Interests Of the country than any legisa
Ilon which might be hoped for from q Democratic
house. The large manufacturing interests OF the
country took the same view Of the measure, and
Wnen II was rumored that Speaker Keller as con-
eidering the defeat OF the bill by ruling that
would send the conference report TO the committee
OF the whole, Mr.. Blaine urged by scores or
kilograms from all sections of the country to Aid,
and, if possible, persuade him firm such course.
This he promptly did, and by showing Speaker
Keifer that the ruling which be was considering
would be vi heut precedent, that no Speaker had
ever thus ATTEMPTED aside conference Ianort
and that indeed on the whole, the businesa inter-
eets of the country would be bett, served nv the
pass ,ge of the amended BILL persuaded that gentle
man 10 reconsider his m ;IiItated rulinJ ana ~ ~.
the ernest work of that hurried hour Mr. Bistns
saved the measure, and also saved the sneahar
from great folly.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
FINANCIAL.
Business Wrecks for the First Quarter of
1854.


1854.
NEW YORK, April i.--For the first quarter
OF the present year, ending Mach 81, the BUSH
ness failures in the United States are reported
by r. G. Dun & Co., of the mercantile agen-
cy tonumber 1885, as against 2809 for the cor
responding quarter of last year The liabili-
ties for the quarter Just concluded amount to
$4,000 600 as compared with $37 900 600 in the
first quarter of 1883, an increase of only three
millioos. In the first quarter of 1882, the fall
ures were 2127, and in the same period OF 1881
they numbered 1761 The liabilities for the
first quarter of 1882 were $33, 600 900, and for
the first quarter of 1881, $24,000,000. 1t will
be thus seen that, as compared with 1881, the
failures for the first quarter of the year have
nearly doubled and the liabilities have increas-
cd 66 per cent. In Canada, the failures for the
first quarter of 1884 number 1861 with liabili-
ties Of $50O6,0l1, as compared with 1893 fail
ures and So 1856 4S2 liabilities in the first quar-
ter of 1888, an decrease of 63 failures, but a
decrease of $3.50, 900 in liabilities. In Canada
500, the increase, as compared with the first
three months OF 1881, is very marked. The
failures then numbered only 166, with $1,000
coo OF liabilities, showing an increase in 1884
of over 100 per cent. as compared with three
years ago.
Jersey, Whittier and Wyman's Estate.
BosToN, April 1.-The settlement Of the es-
tate of Hersey, Whittier q Wyman, insolvent
leather dealers, in this city, which has been
pending some time was effected Monday when
Isaiah Wiggin who has purchased the proper.
ty paid to the assignee, O. q. Bills in trust for
creditors $306, 1868. 1t is understood that the
sale does not include about 100000 worth Of
leather which had been previously disposed of
at fair price. A dividend of PROBABLY so per
cent will soon be declared.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
MASSACHUSETTS,.

GLoucEsTER, Mass, April l-Recent arriv-
ais from the Banks bring the painful intelli-
gence of the loss of four men in their dories.
belonging to schooner Minnesota, of this Dort.
Edward Maokey of Cape Breton. Frederick
Steele Of Prince Edwards Island, John Law
son, Swede, and Fred Hardy of Nova SEQ.
tia. Also the death of Robert Wetherbee, on
OF the crew. VINO was caught in the main
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
aisturieal 3ten1urauaa.

oIUnder this headline will be published from time
to time articles Of historical character relating
chiefly to the District and State Of Maine written
especially for the PREss.l
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
POLITICAL,
Election in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS, April LIN the election for
mayor today probably the heaviest vote ever
thrown in the city was polled Indications
point to the election of Plllsbury (Rep.l over
Ames Dem.) by about 5000 majority.
Pennsylvania Republicans.
PITTsBURG, April 1.-The Allegheny county
election of 10 Blaine and 4 anti-Blaine dele
gates. On account of bolt by Blaine men
from the Fourth District convention four other
delegates to which Allegheny county is en-
Titled are claimed by both factions and the
nght Will be carried to Harrisburg for settle
ment.
Election i'm Chicago.
CHICAGO, April 1.-Returns from the city
election indicate that IL Democrats, s Rgpub-
Ncsns and independent are elected to the
council, Republican gain of /,
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
NEW ENGLAND MErHoDIsrs.
Eighty-ffth Annual session of the Col
ference Exerclaes T0duV

Elghty-hfth Annual Session of the Con
ference Exercises Today.
LYNN, April 1.-The eighty-fiith annual ses-
sion Of the New England Conference of The
Methodist Church began today in the First
Methodist Church with the examination of
classes.
Tomorrow the conference will permanently
organize, and the sacrament of the Lord's sup.
per VIII be administered at a. In. In the sf-
ternoon memorial services of the late Daniel
AT aud Samuel Kelley will take place. At
3 81 p. ~ will be- held the anniversary of the
New England Historical Society, Hon. Will
liam Oiahin presiding. Rev. DIR. Dorchester
Will deliver an addreSs Oh the History OF New
England Methodism." In the evening, at
~, Rev. DIR. Twombly will preach the mis-
sion sermon.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON. An

"
The indications for New England are
increasing cloudinesS and rain or snow in the
northern portions, north to east winds, in
creasing in force, falling barometer, nearly
stationary temperature.
Cautionary signals from Smithville to Port
land and Section T.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
TILDEN AND THE PRESIDEN-
CY.
Reported Interview with a baltimore san
Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, Md, April THE Sun to-mor-
row will publish an account of an interview be-
tween It's correspondent In New York and Mr..
.Tilden In the presence Of the latters coDfden-
tial advisor, John Bigelow. The correspondent
says: In the course Of my conversation ex.
Gov. Tilden asked me about the progress Of
legislation in Washington and what the Dem.
ocratic majority Of the House would do. l
said to him there was very
general feeling in political circles in
Washington that the Democratic party had
gotten into muddle, and that he was the only
man who could extricste it, and that his caDdi-
dacy was necessary-was necessity. At this
he leaned over close to my ear, and
said, very slowly and very distinctly,
II do not want the nomination and cannot
take it," Then he repeated No cannot give
up the peace and quiet which enjoy here for
four years of toll and strife. am 20 years old
and cannot do it," l then said it had been
rumored that it was his purpose to write for
NAL letter, announcing his position with refer
ence to the Presidency. He said yes, he had
thought of that and it was not improba-
BILE he would do 1t but not yet.
then suggested that perhaps he would follow
the same course as in 1880, and entrust tn let
ter to the same friend to be laid before the
convention when it assembled. He said Mr..
Bigelow does not want him to write the letter
at all. BigeloW spoke mp and said, THAT is
SO; there is no Sufficient pretext for writing
any letter at present, nor should there be any
as to Mr.. Tilden's atti tude on
this question. He is not called upon to make
any further declaration now.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Alfred Hoirt will Case

DOVER, April Judge Young of the pre-
bate court rendered decision in the famous
will case of she late General Alfred Hoitt tc-
day. He disallowed the will on the ground
that it was made 20 years ago, that the Tesla
tors wife and one son had died since and that
he had remarked. Also the estate had treb-
led in value, while according to the will all
bat one of the u surviving children bad legs-
cies fixed which would give the son Charles of
Boston, as residuary legatee, most all the e.
tate, after the widows third was set aside and
this was not thu intention of the testator. The
decision will be appealed from, by the residu-
airy legatee, to the supreme court.
Dartmouth College.
HANovER, April 1.-The theses for the
Chandler graduating class at Dartmouth was
assigned today as follows:
HInvention as related to material progress"
Wesley G.. Carr of Keene. n. H." Halt
century of mechanical engineering g" Henry
G. Fall of Pennington, N. H. mechanical
theory of heat" George J. Leland of Upton,
Mass. mechanical theory Of sound" George
o, Nettleton of St. Paul, MINI. dis dyna-
mite civilizing agent" William j. Starr,
Manchester, N. n. "Architect aud his art"
Lyman P. Thomas of South Middleboro, Mass
"Recent advancement in engineering science"
George D. Weston, Windsor, Vt. Some re-
cent progress in telegrsphy," Bertrand I.
Wheeler, Lempster, N. II.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02

George krouskop, banker at Richmond Centre
Wa, Monday made an assignment to William
hIuaskop iOr tae benefit Of his creditors. The liz
600. ''A'' 'N0 "'0VSO ~AO''
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
CoaI Nlinersa Demand.

OscEoLA, Pa, IAprl 1.-The coal miners In
the Oleartield region stopped work this morn
ing. They will accept a reduction If semi
right given allowing the men to deal where
they choose. They also insist that drivers
must be paid $1.76 per day.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
SWEPT BY A Cyclone.


CINCINNATI, April Lit is reported that the
village of Oakville, between Muncie and New
castle, Ind, was swept away by cyclone at .
o'clock this afternoon and that several lives
were lost, No particulars.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
Lirea One Hnndrrd nnd Five Year..

NEW YORK, April flames King, who
died Sunday. was we'll known man in police
circles. He was born in 1873. In the Astor
place riot he succeeded in effecting the escape
Of Macready, the actor, by Disgusting him. At
the fire OF 1885 he volunteered to bring powder
from the navy yard to blow Up buildings to
prevent the spread OF the flames. He never
recovered from the effects of the exposure at
hiatt TINA
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every DAY Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
Portland Directory.

FEyHE Canvass for the above work is now COM
Il pleted. All changes of places of business and
residence of recent date should be sent AT ONCE
to the Publishers. B. THURSTON & CO.,
mar29dlw 9712 Exchasge Street.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
THE OLD WORLD.
THE OLD WORLD.
Attempt to Close American Mission
Schools in Turkey.
The Spanish Cortes Dissolved.
Prince LeopOld's Remains EnrOute to
England.
I'm TIE SOuDAN.

SuAKIN, April 1.-Gen. Graham, with his
troops, has sailed from this place to Suez.
LONDON. April 1.-The latest advices re-
specting Osman Digna are that he has en-
csmpee in the vicinity of Tamanieb, having
about 1000 followers and many sheiks, and
that he is preparing to give battle to tho tribes
friendly to the English. Yesterday evening,
the rebels approached to within a mile of Sua-
kin, and looted the cattle. The inhabitants of
Suakin are discontented and angry at being
left by themselves.
A Khsrtoum despatch says that a rumor has
reached that place to the effect that Seatin
Bey has capitulated to the rebels in the prov.
ince of Darfour.
CArRo, April 1.-Gen. Gordon has finally
decided to abandon his policy of concili ating
the natives, having become convinced by re-
peated efforts of failures that 1t is utterly use
less His new policy will be more vigorous,
and as the first step toward carrying it ont the
Egyptian soldiers who had been detailed to
give safe conduct to parties leaving Khar-
toum and proceeding to Egypt have recei we'd
orders to return to the beleaguer ed citadel
without delay.
LONDON, April The Times special dis
patch from Khartoum says: 1--WE are daily ex-
pectinR the arrival of British troops We can
not believe that the Government will abandon
us, Our very existence depends upon Great
Britain"
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-02
BRICKS FOR SALE.

A 600, 900 frstclass BRICKS for sale at cost
II by the
FRANKLIN COMPANY,
Lewiston, Me.
mar24eod m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
Gut Down rnns r,.


An officer % the S,,yen,oo,,h III. a..
trict arres'eu respectable. woman
at the co,ncI OF seventh and South streets
on Sonoay night and locked her no IN n
cell at me sta'ion-house. She was almost
belplcssiy drunk. She gave her name as
Mrs. Annie MeDcrmott. and saId that she
was twenfy.oieht years old and lived in
Riyerfon, n. j. The turnkey m,de his
rounds soon after the woman was locked
up and found her hanging from the bars of
her cell ny one OF her stockings. She wa,
cut down ana resusciiated. A short time
Afterwards sue was again found SUSPENDED
by q rope constructed from her underskIrt-
She was cut down and promised 10 go IN
sleep. On The third visit by the turnkey
the prisoner was again suspended between
the ceiling and the floor. This time ber
oyerskirt had furnished the material for a
rope.
she was rtsuscitated for the third time.
and almost denuded for the purpose OF re.
moving all materials with which she might
carry out her suicidal intentions. Enough
clothing remained, however, TO enable her
TO construct short rope. with which she
hung herself for the fourth time. When
she was cut down this time life was almost
extinct. she was revived and deprived Of
all clothing. In the morning she told the
magistrate that she was married and had
two children. Some time ago, she said.
one OF her children was taken from her.
since when she has been crazed with grief.
She said she cidn't care to live any longer.
and was determined to commit suicide.
She will be cared for until her friends are
heard from.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
recorded IN tho 10Th chaptcr Of The I'd

recorded in the 10Th ehsptcr OF the I'd
King.
n was very near samarla that Elisha
dwelt when the horses and chariot OF Naa-
man, the Damascene leper, halted before
the door % his humble home. Nov. as
then. leprosy holds carnival IN Damascus.
aud Is regarded ~ incurablc as Il was BY
the King OF Israel when he rent his clothes
under the impression that the audicious
Naaman was tool OF Beuhadad's to pick a
Quarrel with him. Grasping. penurious
tiehazi was made 10 inherit the leprosy of
the Syrian captain. Which "should cleavc
unto his seed forever" Perhaps some OF
the modern Nablous lepers are the Inherit
ors OF this fearful legacy OF Gehazi. Ny
impression IL that Il was dreadfully stupid
OF Naaman 10 put confidence IN the word
Of a native like GchGzi.
What terrible agony there must have
been In samaria during that memorable
siege ~ the interchangeable Benhadad. After
having travelled through the ORIENT IL does
not seem at all Incredible TO me that the
people resorted to doye.' dung Tor food.
until II actually became a costly luxury III
Kings, vi, 25).
Not only did Elijah and Elisha work
wonders in samaris. but even the apostles
wrought miracles and preached there. The
revival which was started by Philip, who
far eclipsed the witcheries exercised by
Simon the Sorcerer, induced the Apostles
WI had remained behind In Jerusllemto
r, enforce him by sending Peter and John
thither. Then was the Holy Ghost given,
which Simon sought 10 buy with money
(thc first impulse Of an Oriental when he
thinls there il M chance Of getting n thing
as free GIN. We were shown the ruins
Of an interesting cathedral, known as the
Church OF st. John, IN which. II IL cl1imed.
the beloved disciple met his death. These
ruins are architectlrally interesting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
spanish ReyoiuliOnists.

London special says: There Is no
longer any doubt that the Spanish Govern
ment Is seriously alal med about the disaf.
lection In the ranks OF the army, which has
lately led 10 violent outbreaks at Barcelona.
The official and semi.oilicial Journals, 10
be sure, persist in denying that there is any
dangerous or widespread INSTRUMENTATION,
and senior Ruiz Gorilla. the revolutionary
leader. who is now in London. Is also very
busy with DENNIS Of any plots for military
uprising and OF any recent communication
with the reyoluti0niSts in spain. There
can be little doubt, however. that Senior
Gorilla, whether he is for the moment in
Geneva or Paris or London. il the real d.
rector OF the movement which Is agitating
all the northern part Of Spain.
The sinister activity Of the revolutionary
propaganda his lately been alarmingly WISH
Die. and the Government Is taking severe
represSise measures. These consist mostly
IN the removal from active service Of sus-
pected officers, but In many cases the pun
isbment has been extended 10 dismissal
from the army. In TIE case OF one regi-
ment stationed at Barcelona no less than
seventeen officers, including the colonel,
have been cashiered within the last few
lays on charges OF disloyalty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
ALL OVER THE STATE.
LYNcHBURG.
An Amendment TO the CITY Chnrter-Major
Daniel to Canvass Ohie-Resianafion OF
an OHieer-Otber Items.

An Amendment 20 the city Chnrter-Major
Daniel to Csnvass 0hIe-Resisnation Of
an Officer Other Items.
tcorre.p ondencc OF the Richmond pispatch.I
AuGusr 10, 1884.
II has been found that to introduce tie
electric liaht here in place OF Gas II VIII be
necessary to get the Legislature TO amend
the city charter SO rs 10 allow the city 10
sell the light TO private consumers. An
amendment OF this description has been
prewred. and Senator Digs VIII make an
effort TO get II through.
Major Daniel has received an Invitation
from the Democratic managers In ONO To
canvass that State for Cleveland and Hen
bricks and has accepted. He viii go out
abont september 10Th and remain until lst
October.
Ca,daiu Ridgeway Holt. OF the Lynch
burg Home Guard, VINO was induced to
withdraw lis rcsIg nation as captain OF that
Comnanv some time ago, has found itncces-
sary 10 insist upon h,s resignation, his
business affairs claiming his exclusive at
tention. Eoih Colonel Wcrienbaker and
the Home Guard aie 10th 10 give him up.
The Democrats q College Hill organized
a Cleveland Hendricks, and Daniel Club
lasi night. They viii shortly have an old
tine polc-raising.
IL Is nCi known who will be the Repub-
lean candidate fog Congress in this district.
Il Is sad 10y The friends ~ Postmaster Nor
lis Inst he will not run. 30 the eight for the
nomination will probably be between
Houston and Pat. McCaull, both Roanoke
men-at least Houston lives in Roanoke,
but Is from PENNSYLVANIA. BEAUMONT.