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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-09
THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable From Different
Countries.
Terrible Explosion in an Ayrshire Dyna-
mite Factory.
Ten Women Blown to Atoms.

LONDON, May SIN hut at Nibles' dyna-
mite factory In Ayrshire, q cartridge exploded
blowing ten women to atoms and seriously
wounding Two others.
France and the NApOIeOns.
PARIS, May 8.-Prince Jerome (Pon- Plon)
in replying to the request of his partisans to
explain the position of his son Prince Victor,
spoke as follows: Inasmuch as Prince Victor
has already declared his respect for and sub
mission to his fathers will, 1t is needless to
submit any further question to him. The
question, whether France is to be an empire or
a republic is of secondary Importance. The
people will settle this. The republic caunot be
displeasing to descendant OF the First Con-
sui. The name, Napoleon, signified the devel-
opment of the French revolution, respect for
national sovereignty, love for the people, and
desire to effect social reforms and to deliver
the democracy from overweening Importance
and extravaganza expectation.
An Ugly Affair.
LONDON, May S.-A very ugly affair." in
which a peer of the realm is implicated, has
just been brought to light. Baron St. Leon
with having made an indecent assault upon a
female servant The court refused to accept
bail, and the Baron vas committed to Jail to
await trial.
Desperate Nihilists.
ST. PETERSBURG May 8-During the trial
Tuesday of Nihilists called the Blackland. a
prisoner named Dubetzki and his daughter
attempted to suicide. Dubetzki succeeded in
inflicted mortal wound and his daughter a
dangerous one.
Gable Notes.
The latest Chinese advices state that Ii
Hung Chang has been invested with fall pow
ers for dealing with the whole AMMAN aueg-
ton. Preliminary negotiations regarding the
affairs of Tonquin, have been begun at Tien
Using, and ale making favorable progress.
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GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
Proposed Consolidation With the Cana
dian Pacific.


dian Pacific.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, May San interview with
barley Benton, the representative of Chairman Ty-
Ter, OF the Grand Trunk Railway system, is printed
here in which Mr.. Benton says that the difficulties
which have stood in the way of an amicable settle
ment of the many questions in dispute between the
Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific railways are in
a fair way of being removed. MT. Benton is now
enroute to Manitoba to look over the ground pend
ing the acceptance or refusal of proposition On
the part of the Canadian Pacific to combine the two
Dominion railways under one manager. The opera
ton Of the line is then to pass into the
of the Grand Trunk Company the earnings to be
pooled upon as equitable basis as can be made af-
terward.
"Will not the completion of such arrangements
awaken opposition throughout the Dominion" Mr..
Benton was asked
81 can imagine that the country which hoped to
be benefited by sharp rivalry of rates will make
decided effort to resist the consolidation: but as
people must see, We must protect ourselves"
Mr.. Benton commended that the consolidation
would cause imnroved service and would benefit
more than any open rivalry. He was asked: "The
Grand Trunk then will not go in for Manitoba tray
81 and freights via Chicago, and for immigrants
that come by the Canadian mail ehips?"
Those are matters of trafic arrangements, to be
considered subsequently. You can readily under
stand that we, who are disappointed shareholders
in England, in the Grand Trunk, feel only too anx
ious to adopt any method which will give us reas-
enable return for our money. There are many
questions of local issue which, at this time we can
not grasp the possible Importance of. However,
il we accept the proposition of the Canadian Pa
cifc Company, we will have to do our share in the
matter, This Is what the blending of the two roads
would mean-the control Of ANA miles of the rail-
way of the Canadian system already completed and
600 miles more building, under contract
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THE CUBAN FILIBUsTERs
Aguero Hiding in "a swaAp.

KEY WEST, May s. -General Aguero, it is learn
ed from reliable gentleman who has just reached
here after tour through Cuba, has now but forty
or fifty followers at his back. These are well
mounted and well armed. Being close pressed by
the government troops, they gained the swamps Of
were compelled to turn their horses loose and flee
on foot in small bands to the hills between the rail
road and the Rio Guazabo Largo, where they are in
hiding.
Among the band are several herders whose famil.
arity with all the unbeaten paths enables them to
avoid capture with compaIative ease Relying On
expects to remain in ling until after the crop is
harvested, when counting on inducing the peasantry
to join him in large numbers, he will begin an ag
gressive campaign.
HAVANA, May 8.-Several military prisoners ar
rived here yesterday evening from the interior. The
arrests are the commander of the regular infantry
battalion stationed at Cenfuegos, sub lieutenant Of
artillery at Holquin, two sergeants and five soldiers
of the Cienfuagas garrison.
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THE INDIANS.
Particulars of ahe Navajo Trouble in
Arizona.

WASHINGTON, May, 8.-The Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs has received communication from
Agent Regadon at the the Navajo, Arizona, Indian
agency, dated April 20, concerning the recent dis
turbance at Mtchell's store. Six Navaios, four
men and two women went to Mitchells to trade,
and one of them pointed gun at white man,
which caused the whites present to grasp their
arms. The Indian Was disarmed b. one of his
companions, who showed that the gun was not
loaded. The whites thereupon laid aside their
arms, but the Indian who had been pointing the
gun called out to an Indian outsioe: "These
Americans are going to kill me-" The indian
drew revolver and advanced toward the house,
whereupon the whites shot and killed the Inoian
who had begun the difficulty. The Indian out side
began firing into the store, but he was shot by
Mitchells son. Some Utes who were camped near
by then went over to Spencer's store and told two
Americans who were there that some Navajos had
been killed at Mitchell's, when the Americans
started for Mitchells, and these Utes Quilted the
store in their absence. scout who was sent to
the scene says that the Navajos subsequently stole
20 horses from Mitchell's corral, but promised to
return them.
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Nuts and Ralsins

The home of Daniel Webster at Marshfield
is offered for sale.
A description OF Egypt After the War" Ia
being embodied in book form by Lady Brassey.
adam Bede," George Eliot's popular novel,
IS being dramatizsd, and will be presented In
England and America.
theodore Thomas is said to have engaged
Nilsson for twenty-three concerts, $4,000 be-
Ing the salary required by the prima donna.
The Washington toilets most admired for
richness and taste are made By Mrs. Gen,
Sheridan.
The medicine millionaire's daughter, Mrs.
Pearson, nee Miss Aver, has purchased tho
Willard Palace on Madison Avenue, New
York.
Miss Emily Rogers, who died the other DAY
at Lowell, Mass, aged ~, was lineal descend
ant of John Rogers, who figures In history a.
minister of the gospel and first martyr for
opinions sake in the reign Of Mary Tudor.
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land to Rockland and procure steamer to
remove the passengers. In the meantime the
vessel was lying easy, occasionally rolling q
little, and it was evident that she was gradual +
around to keep people warm, and at breakfast
time good meal was served to all, although
not with that regularity and system that would
mark q perfect hotel system.
At 80 O'Clock small sloop yacht came
within hail. and the ladies on board, sixteen
in number, with four gentlemen, we're des-
patched to Owls Head in her. Before leaving
other vessels, which had been within sight iof
several hours, also came near enough to be Of
assistance if needed. 1t was evident by this
time that it would not be long before the craft
would break up. She was groaning and her
stern settling deeper and deeper. By o'clock
the water was up to the main deck aft, but
the hurricane deck was untouched by the seas.
Bv this time the steamer Rockland arrived,
and the passengers were rapidly transferred to
her, and carried to Rockland. which was
reached by 2 o'clock. The officers and crew
all stayed by the vessel, which gave evident
signs Of speedily dissolution.
Mr.. Sprague, while complimenting the Off
GERS and crew for their bravery and GOODNESS,
thinks there should have been q greater
effort made to save the passengers baggage.
He could see no reason why all the luggage
might not have been easily saved. 1t could
have been passed up to the hurricane deck
from the main deck during the time that mat
tresses, bedding, curtains and other OF the
ships property were being looked after. Mrs.
Srrague lost a trunk valued at $500.
A despatch was received from Rockland
last evening by the company that the captain
and crew of the City of Portland had left the
steamer, that che was fast going to pieces, and
the coast was strewn with merchandise.
Owing to the weather, the City of Richmond
did not leave Rockland for Portland last night,
and so the officers and crew Of the City of
Portland will remain there.
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THE SHIPPING BILL.
senator Frye's Views ON its Passage,

Senator FPye's Views ON its Passage.
WARRINGTON, May 8.-Senstor Frye's purpose
in requesting conference upon the shipping bill
besore goes back to the House for concurrence in
the Senate amendments is to secure for it when it
reaches that body the privilege of immediate con-
sedration. He believes that in the present condi-
ton of the bushes of the House If the measure
goes there in its usual way its nemies may send it
to the committee of the whole it would be buried
underneath the mass of matter already pending
there. Mr.. Frye said before the adjournment that
he might ask unanimous consent for an aye and
nay vote upon the bill, it having had its final pas
sage without division His purpose in this will be
to send the measure to the House with such pres
tige as may be conferred by strong vote IN favor
In the Senate. To ask q conference upon the
both houses and to ask for yea and nay vote upon
bill already passed and not proposed for recon
sideration are usually almost unprecedented pro-
caedjnpe
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The Flood i'm Louisiana,

New ORDEANs, May S.-A special to the
Times-Democrat from ST. Joseph, says til at
backwater continues to rise slowly. Hopes of
planting this year are abandoned. The prob
lem now presents itself, how are thu negroes to
snbsist from now until work on the levees will
commence, which cannot be earlier than Au-
gust? Planters and merchants refuse farther
advances. There are many instances of actual
want. Two houses were blown into the river
during the storm of Monday night. The occu-
pants barely escaped with their lives.
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THE COPlAH OUTRAGE.
Majority Report Of she Republican Mem


WASHINGTON, May S.-The report of the Senate
committee on privileges and elections in relation to
the Copish branch of the investigation which that
committee has been making, bearing the signatures
of the five Republican members OF the committee
has been laid before the Senate The Democratic
members of the committee will make a minority
report. After reviewing at great length the testi
mony taken a7d denouncing the crimes which the
committee say we're committed, the committee rec
ommends the publication for the use of the Amer
lean people of the testimony they have taken. They
further recommend the passage of Senate bill No.
10, which is designed to furnish a remedy for some
Of the evils which are disclosed They further
ommend that after the next election in Mississippi
unless the same shall be unquestionably fair and
Free there shall be full investigation Of the con-
dtion of things In that State, with view to de-
Terminating the question whether republican govern
ment exists there and whether it is entitled to its
existing representation, or has forfeited in whole
in part. by reason of the denial or Infringement
Of the right to vote of any portion of its people.
Tho question Of submitting to the Senate further
legislation and of the necessity of comforting new
powers on Congress by an amendment to the con-
sttution to so d further protection rights of the
majority of the voters of Mississippi the committee
reserves for further consideration.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-09
OUR DOCTORS.
Third Days Proceedings of the American
Medical Association.

WASHINGTON, May 8.-The third day of The
American Medical Association this morning was
attended by 1910 delegates. A resolution stating
that the exact knowledge necessary for the preven-
ton of majority of infectious and pestilential
maladies which have not yet been obtained;
that Congress be petitioned to make suitable APP
preparations for the prosecution of scientific re-
searches relating the and prevention of in
fictitious diseases under direction of the National
Board of Health, and that permanent detail of
one medical officer Of the army and one Of the navy
be authorized for the prosecution of researches of
this nature, was adopted
1t was voted that committee Of seven be ap-
pointed to visit the International Medical College
in Washington The following officers were elect
ed: President, H. +. Campbell of Georgia; first vice
president S. Lynch, Maryland; second vice presi-
dent S. D. Meyer of Nebraska; third vice president,
ident, H. C. Client of Texas. The time and place
of meeting was appointed at New Orleans on the
last Tuesday In April.
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LATER FROM THE WRECK.
A Press Reporters Narrative of the Dis
aster-The Steamer breaking Up.
Special to the Press.)

Especial to the Press.)
RocKLAND, May s.
At $50 this morning the steamer struck on
the south side of Northwest Ledge off Ash
Island, running onto the ledge as far as her
gangwsys. The captain sent the mate at once
ashore who procured a team at house two
miles away and drove to the nearest settle
ment, Owls Head. At Rockland the steamer
Rockland was procured and was on the spot at
$50. In the meantime sloep and dory from
the shore had taken off IA women, children
and 2 men. These were given a hospitable
reception in the surrounding houses and fed
The noise of escaping steam first aroused the
residents generally on the shore.
The Rockland took off the remaining pas
sengers and stopping at Owls Head harbor to
get those previously landed, steamed to Rock
land. Not the slightest manifestation of terror
on the part of the passengers and owing to the
perfect discipline of the officers and crew the
boats were lowered away without accident and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-09

THE CROPS.


CINCINNATI, May s.-The Price Current publishes
very comprehensive statement of the condition of
the crops, collected in a special investigation.
Taking an average crop at 100 per cent, the condi
ton of Winter wheat is stated in Ohio as 81; In
diana, 80; Illinois, rs; Missouri, 100; Kansas
Vest VTgs TSe aTegse yo coeton IF tS
entire Winter crop is SO against 50 a year ago.
The season if backward but the growth is now pro-
crossing favorably.
Spring seeding is nearly completed in Dakota and
Northern Minnesota under favorable conditions,
and farther South has made promising start in
growth. The wheat area is somewhat increased.
, Reduced to bushels the Price Current estimates
the Winter crops at 350,000005 against produc-
tion OF $4,000 600 last year, and the Spring out
bushels last year.
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THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
Arrival OF the Survivors at nIon,rea

Arrival of the Survivors at Montreal.
MONTREAL May 8.-Steamer Titantia arrived
here at O'Clock this evening. large number of
persons had gathered at the wharf to witness the
landing of the shipwrecked crew and passengers of
the State of Florida. shortly afterwards the crew
and passengers of the wrecked steamer came
ashore in charge of the agent of the State Line
who had secured accommodations for them. The
survivors, tell nothing except reiteraton of the
name of the bark Ponema which does not appear in
the list of merchant vessels of the United States.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-09
THE METHODISTS.
Proceedings Of the General Conference q
Philadelphia.

EHEIuUeIpHIH.
PHILADELPHIA, May 8.-The general confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal church adopt
ed report recommending that Thursday, May
10Th, at 10 o'clock, be selected for the election
of bishops Rev. DR., j. M. King, of the New
York Conference, offered resolution which
was referred to the committee on state of the
church, be instructed to consider the matter of
protest against the assaults of Mormonism on
civil and religious liberty in the different
States.
A long discussion followed the motion to re-
fer to committee the matter of the use, of
was finally referred to the committee on itin-
eracy.
A resolution protesting against change of
name of the Freedman's Aid Society was re-
ferred to the committee on state OF the church
conference. The convention then adjourned
till tomorroW,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-09
Sale of Kentucky Horses.

LOUISVILLE, May 8.-The trotting stock sale
of j. @. McFerren and R. S. Veech took place
yesterday at Glendale farm, near here. Nc
Ferren sold q horses for 800, averaging
1928. Among the number was Day Dream,
record 2.2l2, sold for $4,000. and Woodford
Wilkes, years old, $4,000, both to Mr.. Rock
Teller of New York. Veech sold 80 head for
$17,S80, averaging 1885. Feenie, Swear old
filly, was sold 70 Rockefeller for SIS, 160.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-09
WASHINGTON.
Pension Approximation.

WASHINGTON, May S.-The Secretary of the In
terror has forwarded to Congress provisional sup
Elementary estimate by the Commissioner of Pen
sions for an appropriation of $272 500 in addition
to the regular estimate for the clerical force
quired by the pension Office for the next fiscal year.
The Swain Inquiry.
The entire session of the Swain court of inquiry
today up to 2 o'clock, when recess was taken
was occupied in the examination of Mr.. Bate
man. This cross-examination was directed princi-
paly to showing that there had been some dissatis-
faction on the part of Swain with respect to the
manner in which certain business had been tran
sacted for him by Bateman & Co. with the object of
showing that there might have been an honest diff
ference of opinion between Swain and Bateman as
to the accounts Of the former.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-09
WORK OF THE FLAMES.

A Fur Factory Burned-sixty Hands Ont
of Employment.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, May 8.-Joseph j.
Ash's fur factory at South Norwalk was
burned last night Loss $4,000; insured for
$45, 900. The fire is supposed to have been in-
cendiary. The building was wooden str uc-
tare and had been occupied by the above
nine years. Sixty hands are thrown out of
employment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-09
THE DOMINION.
rhe Halifax Dynamite.

HALIFAX, May 8.-The dynamiters Holmes and
Bracken have been sentenced to six months i'm
prisonment, dating from May 1. Judge Thompson
said that, while he was bound to regard the fact
that an excessive amount of dangerous and de-
structive explosives had been careessly or negli-
gently placed in public hotel in this city under
The circumstances detailed in the trial he could on
ly treat it as nuisance.
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puuisbed for Epxaging in PoIitics

RICHMOND, Va, May 8.-The tria of School
Superintendent Carter M. Louthan, indicted
for engaging in violation of the law recently
passed, took place in the Hastings court yes
terday. Louthan was found guilty and fined
$50 in addition to the forfeiture of his office.
Ee will appeal from the decision, and test the
constitutionality of the statute.
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At Cincinnati Cincinnatis 8, indianapolis 8.
Cincinnati Unions 7, Baltimore Unions J O..
At ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 8, Alleghanys j.
At Observation-Disclosures 6, athletics A.
AT New York-New Yorks g. Detroits a.
Rain prevented the games between the Butfalos
and Providence at Providence; also the Boston
Cleveland game at Boston.
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nr. 1.ro.. Remnins Cremated.

WASHINGTON. Penn, May 8.-The remains OF
DR.. Gross arrived here this morning and were
taken at once to the crematory and placed In re-
tort. There were no ceremonies at the ineinera-
ton and the remains were reduced to ashes In TWO
hours.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-09
NEW YORK.
.u,cr;c.u fougregntiouuI union.

AmcriCan COnKreAntIonuI UuIOn'
NEW YORK. NAV 8.-The annual meeting Of the
American Congregational Union was held in this
city today. he treasurer's report shows that the
total receipts of the society Tor the year were
az; expenditures, SLY ,5l4.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
violent Hail storm, at worceste

WORCESTER, Mass, May 8.-A brief but vio-
lent hail storm passed over here at noon today,
followed by copious rain, vivid lightning and
violent thunder.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.


Concord, May 8.-The jury in the case OF
Harold Mason, on trial for the murder OF Ran
som Tilton, retired at LIS p. m.
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The New York dog show has been a success II
every way, except from financial point Of view.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
CAUcUsEs.
Nerih Yarman,h.

The Republicans Of North Yarmouth are request
ed to meet at their Town House on Saturday, May
70 attend the District Convention to be holden at
Portland, May %, 1884. for the purpose of nomin-
atng candidate for Representative in Congress
and candidate for Presidential Elector.
Per Order Town Committee,
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LATEST MARINE NEWS.

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