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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-11
THE OLD WORLD.
The scru.iu de Lis,c in France

The Scrulin de Liste i'm France.
PARIS, April 10-The law establishing the scrutin
de liste will have the effect of considerably adding
to the number of the French deputies. Twenty
nine of the departments will each be entitled to An
additional representatives four will receive an addi-
tion of two deputies, while the Rhone will send
deputies to the Chamber than they do now. Alto
gether the changes will add some so new members
TO the lower house, and will bring the total number
up to 6lO.
The Prince ofsEyales in Dublin.
DUBLIN, April 10. The Prince of Wales to-day
received many representative bodies, academic and
otherwise. He said both he and the Princess hoped
in the future to spend many happy days in lreand.
The Prince and Princess gave a state ball at the
Castle this evening, and over 1000 ladies and
gentlemen attended.
Egypt's War.
SUAKISi, April 1O.--General Graham has Issued
proclamation in which he urges the rebels to sub
nit to the Brtish and send in supply of provisions
and cattle, for which he promises they shall be
paid otherwise they must take the consequences.
The Suakim Berber railroad is completed as far as
station No. L.
Advices from Kassala, under date OF March 20,
state that the garrison there is still resisting al
though hard pressed.
IoNDoN. April 1O.-The report is confirmed that
the British government has invited Italy TO occupy
Cairo and the Soudan.
Gable Notes.
The La Publicdue Franchise of Paris states that
M he Freycinet Minister of Foreign Affairs, has
demanded Of the Egyptian government full repara-
tion for the forcble suppression OF a French news
paper at Cairo, Wednesday last.
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THE MBrHoDIsTs.
The Proceedings at the Annual Meeting
of the New England Conference at
Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. April 1O.-Rev. DR.. j. H.
Twombey's conference missionary Sermon slast
night was presentation of "The Grand Possibility
of the Ultimate Establishment of Chrst's King
dom Throughout the World.''
The State Street Church last evening had an en-
thusiastic jueilation over their unloading of the
heavy $4,000 debt. The Boston District was
represented as prospering in the debt-payiug cam
paign. The society in Mattapan is wholly free
Boston Highl ands also; Dorchester over half can.
celed; Brookfeld all clear; Swedish missions are
prosperous in Boston and Worcester; Natck boasts
of fine new church; Grace Church in Worcester is
struggling with heavy debt.
Boston University statistics show total Of some
$50 students in all departments, 164 of whom are
women, 455 young men. Over 1900 graduates in
all have left the institution 456 of these for the
ministry. The endowment reaches S9, ,095, ,269 .46;
income from tuition, &c. $131 l15.
The North Boston Districtw was reported as having
made more than average progress, through the pop
ulation in the rural district is retrogressive Do.
nestle work is much needed. Church improvements
have been effected in Lunenburg, Hudson West
Medford, Woburn, West Groton. etc. West Fitch
burg is making good progress for a much needed
new church, and debts have been wiped out in
Marlboro and St. Paul's (LowelD and greatly re-
duced in East Templeton, Union Square (Somer-
ville) and North Avenue in Cambridge. Broadway
(Somerville) Revivals have prevailed more or less
extensively in about half the churches, and the
finances have in the main been fairly prosperous.
An unusual throng of laymen and laywomen
filled the audience room this afternoon in attend
ance upen the anniversaries arranged by the COM
mttee on public worship. First came the Confer
ence Domestic Missionary Society, the object of
which is to raise funds for supplementing the mea-
gre salaries of some of the preachers. Rev. George
Whitaker of Someryille made vigorous plea in aid
of the object contemplated. Next came the Woms
ans Foreign Missionary Society," Mrs. Rev. Dr. w.
L. Warren presiding. Rev. l., w. Pitcher, Just
from India, addressed the audience giving numer-
Gus details of domestic and missionary life in those
parts. MIR. Pitcher was followed by Mrs. Julia L..
MoGrew, also from India, who related some touch
ing incidents of her work in that land. A large
congregation assembled in the evening drawn to-
gether by the announcement of DIR. Vincent of
Chautauqua fame to whom nearly the entire service
piYan
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He Admirea a Good Fighter.

Cleveland is very strange mana very
strange man, indeed, to be President" observ-
ed a Southeastern representative, who had had
several conversations with the Chief Execu-
tive, to an Indianapolis Journal reporter. "He
doesn't look at things the way other Presi-
dents have been used to looking ct them. Now
there is in my district newspaper proprietor,
who holds very prominent federal office. He
is one Of the strongest Republicans ever saw.
During the recent campaign, his paper, which
has very large circulation, printed the most
fierce attack upon Cleveland Of any paper in
the country. They were telling blows, and
had great influence. When Cleveland was in
augurated, we all supposed, OF course, that this
Office holder would be removed on the ground
of being Extensively partisan, and that the
civil service law would be referred to in sub
sanitation Of his removal. Well, copies OF
these articles attacking Cleveland were taken
to him soon after the 4th Of March. They
were bitter, and inclined to arouse him. A
week ago called upon the President, and in
quired II he had read those clippings. Yes
was the reply, Il have read them with great
interest What do you think OF them?' l
asked, expecting to SEQ an explosion. WELL
said the President, they are the most effective
articles have seen, and I should think must
have carried a good deal Of inhuence'-not
seeming to be- affected. Can you keep man
in such prominent place after he had turned
such heavy battery upon youp The Presi-
dent looked me hard in the face, then replied:
Il admire good fighter, and would much pre-
fer keeping this man until his term expires,
after reading these clippings, than before. 1
have much more respect for him than IL he
had given his party but weak support
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Epi.eopal soara Of nIi..iens.

The Easter session Of the board was held
this week at st. Paul's church, in Brunswick.
The clergy present were Bishop Nicely, Rev.
Mr.. Small Of Saco, Rev. Mr.. Little OF Port
land, Rev. Mr.. Hill of Exeter, Rev. Mr.. Wash
burn of Lswiston, Rev. DIR. Parke of Bath,
Rev. Mr.. Wells of Gardiner, Rev. Mr.. Nc
Laughlin of Halowell Rev. Mr.. Gwynne Of
Augusta, Rev. Mr.. Richardson Of Waterville,
Rev. DR.. Fiske of Bangor, Rev. Mr.. Pyne Of
Wiscasset. Rev. Mr.. Leffingwell of Bar Har-
Dor, Rev. Mr.. Ogden of Rockland, Rev. Mr..
Rede OF Calais, Rev. Mr.. Chamberlain of New
York city, Mr.. Robert II. Gardiner, treasurer
of the board, and other lay members were
present also.
The first meeting was held in the church,
Tuesday evening, and the preacher at that SER
vice was Rev. DIR. Parke OF Bath, his subject
being. 'The Christian Way of Giving" not
giving in the general sense OF the word, but
The discourse was thoughtful plain, practi-
cal presentation of the subject, delivered in On
easy and impressive manner.
On Wednesday morning, the preacher, at
the ordination Of Rev. Mr.. Hill Of Exeter, was
Rev. Nr. Small of Saco, and his earnest words
OF counsel and advice were fully appreciated.
Missionary addresses were made on Wednes-
day evening by the Rev. Mr.. Gwynne OF Au-
gusts, Rev. Mr.. Wells of Gardiner, and Rev.
Mr.. Chamberlain Of New York city, the latter
explaining, in an interesting manner, the
method of instructing deaf mutes, and inter
preting to some present portions of the service.
held st the house of Rev. Mr.. Holbrook, the
rector, attended by the visiting clergy and
friends, a delegation from Lewiston and sever
al of the toWnsDeoDle,
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Colby University,

The regular college choir (quartette) has
been increased to an octette, with the parts ar
ranged as follows: First tenors, R. J. Condor
and f. Fl. Edmunds second tenors, NJ. n.
Small and Il. L. Putnam; first bass, @. P.
Small and W. D. Stewart; second bass, G. P.
Phenix and Edward Fuller. The singing Is
now conducted in the rear Of the chapel, which
together with the increased number Of voices,
adds greatly to the volume.
Measures are being taken to form a class for
vocal culture among the students, under the
instruction OF W. G. Philbrook, 's2, principal
of the high school, the college very kindly Of
fering to defray the expenses.
The campus is nearly free from snow, the
ball ground and most of the tennis courts be.
ing entirely So Some of the courts will be
ready for play in few days. 1t is probable
that some new nets will be put out this spring
and an endeavor made to place Colby's skill In
tennis on an equal footing with her reputation
In other sports.
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FIRE AT OLD ORCHARD.
The Central Park Tower Burned.
Loss About $4,000; Insured $4,000.
Special to Press.)

Especial to Press9
OLD ORCHARD, April 10.--About O'Clock
this evening, fire was discovered issuing from
the Central Park Tower, and the flames bad
gained such headway before help arrived that
the structure was burned to the ground.
The Tower was handsome wooden struc-
ture 26 by 26 feet,and fcur stories high, located
about half way between the railroad station
and camp ground, at the junction of TIE Saco
road and Washington avenue, entrance to
Fern Park. 1t was owned by Mrs, Aurora A.
Smart Of Portland The ground floor was in
tended for tenement and a store; the second
story as summer residence for Mrs. Smart,
the third for lodging rooms, and the fourtbifor
an observatory. The structure which is occu-
pied only in the summer was erected by Mrs.
Smart's late husband at an expense of about
$500, and in the second story was stored all
her housekeeping goods besides many valuable
mementoes and keepsakes which cannot bs re-
placed.
The Tower and Mrs. Smart's household
goods we're Insured So ,066 33 as follows: 500
in the Hanover of New York. with Wesley G.
Smith Of Old Orchard $666.33 in the Connec-
ticut of Hartford, Conr., with Pilsbury and
Cove Of Biddeford 500 in the Security Of
New Haven, Conn, with Morse and Pinkham
of Portland The cause OF the fire is unknown.
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RECIPRoCITY WITH CANADA.
EHr. Davies of Prince Edward ISLAND
Talks in the Canadian Parliament

Talks in the Canadian Parliament
OTTAWA, april 10.-In the House OF Com
mons today on motion to go into committee on
supply Mr.. Davies of Prince Edward Island
called attention to the trade relations OF the
Dominion with the United States He
quoted the statement Of Sir John Macdonald
in New York and elewhere that the Canadian
government intended to take no further action
in the matter and that the United States gov.
ernmeDt must take the initiative He hoped
the fly on the wheel" policy would not be
continued. He believed public sentiment in
the United States was in favor Of renewal Of
tn reciprocity treaty. Even the fsh bureau
OF Massachusetts had declared itself not averse
to reciprocity and the advent of a Democratic
administration in the United States had i'm
proved the opportunity for opening negotia.
LIONS. The question was one of vital import
ance TO the Maritime provinces. He read res
olutjons passed by the Halifax and st. John
boards OF trade urging the government to take
steps at once to secure reciprocal trade relations
with the United States and West Indies snd
said he believedi ii prompt action was taken
fair reciprocity treaty eoald be had within six
moaths. Not only had the government done
nothil g IN the matter but their organs bad
struggled to prove that o reciprocity treaty was
not desirable. The old treaty had been abro-
gated not because IL was not advantageous TO
both countries, but because OF the nolitical
prejndices of the people OF ihe Northern
States who believed that Cauada sympathzed
WIN 6uo SOuth III luo civil WAT. GfGJScE0I OF
the Maritime fisheries against American fish
ermen would be impossible and attempts TO do
SO would simply mean the expenditure of an
immense sum of money to no purpose. Ii no
treaty was made there would be constant irri-
tation and anxiety the seizing of American
vessels and perhaps rupture with the United
States. Mr.. Davies concluded by Offering the
following amendment:
In view of the early termination of the fishery
clauses of the treaty of Washington this House is
of tbs opinion that negotiations should be open
ed with the United States as well for the renewal
of the reciprocal privileges accorded by that atty
to American citizens and British subjects respect
lively as for the opening of additional trade relations
between Canada and the United States, and that in
the conduct of such negotiations Canada should be
directly represented.
Wordwerth was the only prominent men,
ber on the Ministerial side who took part in
the debate. He was personally in favor of fair
reciprocity, but would not like to see Canada
humbled by begging for it. Davies amend
nlent was defeat 98 to SO.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Plans and specifications for $4,000 governs
ment building are on exhibition at st. Stephens N.
b. The work will be commenced as soon as posi-
BILE.
Young Donovan who won the first prize at the
recent skating contest in New York city, died yes
terday, at Emra from the effects of his over exer-
tions. This makes the second victim among the
contestants.
William H. Chadwick, ex-cashier of the Pacific
yesterday morning, charged with defrauding the
bank. He waived examination, and was ordered to
recognize in bonds of 81 300 to appear at the May
term of the Circuit Court.
After adjournment of the Tennessee legislature
Thursday night, Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Turner
shot twice at Pink McGarner, Democrat, who had
sympathized with imprisoned senators, ipaictiDg
with knife, and inflicted wounds upon Turner
from the effects of which it is believed he cannot
recover.
Thursday night an iron bridge spanning Indian
Creek eight miles east of Connellsville. Pa the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, broke down, preciptat-
ing east bound coke train consisting of loco
motive and II cars into the water 25 feet below
The engine and cars were completely demolished.
Conductor Fuller and his brother Benz. Fuller. a
brakeman, were killed, but the other train hands
escaped unhurt.
Paul o. Esterhazy said to be Hungarian Count,
was a prisoner at the Tombs police court in New
York, yesterday, charged with grand larceny.
A body supposed to be that of S. s. Conant, the
missing editor of Harpers Weekly was discovered
by two negroes yesterday afternoon, floating in
Cony Island creek. The body was very much de-
composed.
All the public gambling houses in Cincinnati o.,
closed last nigh under notice from the newly ap
pointed police commissioners
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BATH NEWS.
From Our Regular Correspondent.)

(From Our Regular Correspondent)
BATH, April 10.
The ship "Oaledonia" wrecked on Bimini r.
land of the West India group, was owned by
Houghton Bros, being built by them in 1850.
She registered 1179 tons, and was commanded
by Captain Jeremiah p Potter of Boston, her
master for the last fifteen years. at the time
of the disaster she was on her way from New
Orleans to Liverpool loaded with 400 bales Of
cotton 2400 Of which were saved In good con-
diton and the remainder In a damaged codi-
tion. The Caledonia loaded ice at the Knox
and Lincoln Woolwich wharves last Decem-
ber. Capt. Potter's daughter Alice came oyer
with her father last fell and has since been cul-
tiVating her vocal powers on This continent.
The ship snd cargo were partially insured. Up
to p. m. nothing more is known OF the Gale
douia's mishap.
Mr.. Harry NJ. Rogers and family are visiting
his brother, Mr.. Seth o. Rogers. Mr.. Harry
Rogers ia we'll known as the genial conductor
of the Boston & Providence railroad.
Rev. VIM. s. Jones former pastor OF both
Wesley and Beacon streets Methodist churches
in this place is visiting friends.
Captain Guy O. Goss Is in New York.
Henry Houghton, Esq, who has been SO
long confined to his house with brain fever has
almost entirely recovered.
The Universalist society gave farce last
evening in the church parlofs entitled Thirty
minutes for refreshments" Over o hundred
attended netting the energetic management
good little sum.
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WASHINGTON.
The wheat Crop.


WASHINGTON. April 10.-The returns of April
to the Department of Agriculture indicate reduc-
ton of over 10 per cent. of last years in win
ter wheat and the present condition of wheat is
worse than in 1888. 1t is ~ per cent. against Sc
crop, however, will be better shown month
hence.
Facts and RumOrs.
The State Department is informed that tele-
graphic communication between Colombia and the
United States which has been interrupted the past
three months, has been reopened.
r. G. Dyrenforth, assistant commissioner of pa
tents, has resigned, and ex-Representative Robert
B. Vance of North Carolina has been appointed
to fill the vacancy.
To reduce the expenses of the inspection bureau
of the Post Office Department within the limits of
the appropriation the Postmaster General today
quested the resignation of IA inspectors. Among
them are Charles Fields of Massachusetts and e. c.
Stevens of Maine. Their designations will take eff
feet April Both.
The State Department is informed that the fani-
ly of the late Gen. Bsrrios have left Guatemala for
San francisco.
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A STRANGE STORY.
A Maine Town Treasurer Proves Dc
fauIter-At Sen in An Open Boat.

1t is reported says the AroostOok Times, that
s. S. sweetser, town treasurer of Island Falls,
Aroostook county, is deiaulter for $500 or
$500, and has mysteriously disappeared. His
family claim to have received news that he
has been picked up at sea In an open boat, in
bruised and unconscious condition. The YES
sci which they say picked him up was foreign,
and he could not understand the language OF
any one on board. They shortly met a vessel
bound to one Of our ports and Mr.. Sweetser
was able to write few lines and sent it homo
by that vessel, he somehow learned that the
vessel he was on was bound to South America.
No word has come from MIN since.
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THE DOMINION.
A sensation i'm Political circles,

OTTAWA, Can, April 1O-CoDsiderable ex-
element has been created over certain grave
charges made against Caron, Minister Of
Militia, of corruption in connection with the
administration of his department The LIE
Lecteur of Quebec states on good authority
that, in consideration of having given con-
tract for supplies of provisions for troops,
Caron had been furnished for the use of his
own household with large quantities OF stores
by the contractors free of charge. He is also
charged with having received large money
considerations from the Grand Trunk Railway
Company for using his influence In securing
the purchase of portion of their road By the
Dominion government. Caron repudiates the
charges, but is not likely to 90 further and
have the charge investigated. The affair has
caused great sensation in political circles.
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Information Wanted.

Mr.. George B. Buzolle, General Secretary of
the Bureau of Charities, Brooklyn, N. Y,
writes the PRESS as follows:
A man known as Robert Ray, or Robert
Wray, recently died in this city. The deceased
stated that he was from Maine, but gave no
address OF friends or relatives. Any one inter-
ested may address inquiries to Geo. b. Buzelle,
General Secretary, III Montague street, Brook,
lyn, n. Y.
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New COrpOratiOns.

The Portland Light, Heat aud Power Com
pany has been organized with the following
officers:
Presldent--Silas Gurney.
Treasurer-E. A. Gott.
Directors-s. Gurney, E. H. COT, George A.
Thomas.
Capital stock, S1OO,OOO; paid in $500.
The Eastern Electric Gable Company has
been organized with the following officers;
Presldent-Chas w. Rand
Treasurer-C. NJ. Reed.
Directors-C. M. Reed, O. j. Rand, j. Mortimer
Goldsmith 2. 5. woodbury.. S. G. Smelling, j. G.
Teele and H. A. CLARK.
Capital stock $4,000; paid in nothing.
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INTERNAL MACHINE.

An Unsuccessful Attempts 10 Assassinate
Gov. HoadIy.
CLEVELAND, April l0.-A special from Coshoeton
says the Democratic Standard of that place has pri
vate information of plot to assassinate Governor
Hoadly last Monday. 1t says the governor receiv-
ed through the mail strong wooden box, from one
end OF which hung string. The governors sus
box to be removed, and a carefully arranged in
fernal machine. loaded with dynamite, slugs and
spikes was disclosed to view. The string had been
30 adjusted that to have pulled it would have caused
an explosion resulting in death. 1t is said that the
authorities are at work it, and for that reason
the fact has not before been made public.
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VIGILANCE COMMITTEES.
How Chicago Citizens are 10 Deal with
Ballot Il OK Thieves and Other Criminals

CHICAGO, April 10.-The Daily News this
evening says: A prominent politician said
this afternoon that secret organization, hav-
ing branches in every ward in the city, has
been started, with 8 view tc forming a vigi-
lance committee if needful. The object is not
only to punish ballot-box thieves and suffers
but murderers and highwaymen, if the courts
failed to deal with them as they deserved. A
gentleman was asked to join, and he told the
agent who approached him, that he would re-
spoDd at anytime of day or night.
The Chicago committee of public safety have de-
cided to increase their numbers to 150 and to de-
vote themselves to the work of prosecuting election
frauds regardless of party preferences. Three of
the members have subscribed aggregate sum of
$4,000 for that work, and the other members
smaller sans. An agent will be employed for a
wear
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BARRIos' SUCCESSOR.
News COnfrmatOry of BarriOs' Heath
Continue 20 Arrive-WhO Will succeed
Hinn.


LA LIBERTAD, via Galveston, April lO.-New
eonhrmatory Of the reported death Of President
Barros continues to reach San Salvador. The latest
received brings intelligence Of the inauguration Of
successor to Barrios aud gives the names OF some
Of his cabinet. The new president Is Gen. Manuel
Lizandro Barlos, one OF the two vice presidents or
desgnados. DIR. A. NJ. ArragO, who has been pres
ident Of the legislature becomes minister of foreign
affairs. M. y. Dardon, who has been president Of
the supreme court, becomes minister Of war, and
Martinez Sobral minister Of the interior.
WASHINGTON, April 10.-The President, today,
received the following eablegram from Gen. NJ. L.
Barilos, dated La Iibertad:
have the honor to inform Your Exeellency that
bv the death Of Barrios / have entered. according
to the constitution upon the exercise of the duties
of the Presidential office and have organized new
cabinet The attitude OF my government will be
purely such as is required by the dignity and de-
fence of the country.
Inquiry at the Central American legations here
concerning Gen. Bsrillos elected the information
that he is of wealth, who is likely 10 be con-
servative In his policy and that while he was a
friend of Barros and fell in with him in his scheme
for the union of the Central American States it II
unlikely that he will care to carry on the war
against the States of San Salvador, Costa Rica and
Nicaragua begun by Barrios.