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EGYPT.


SUFFERING FuK WATER,
Suakim, March 6.-The troops are
suffering greatly in this vicinity from
the great scarcity of water.
GEN. woI.sRLEY WILL STAY.
korti, March 6.--The report that
Gen. Wolseley- has been recalled has
been denied. HIS health is improving
and his eye-sight better. When the
Cantonment of the troops has been
effected. Gen. Wolseley will go ON q
tour of Inspection of the Nile stations
between Assouan aud Dongola. He
has no intention of leaving Eg5pt,
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Keokuk, Ia, March 6.-Ice has gorg-
ed at the mouth of the Des Moines
river. The railway to Alexandria was
overlooked to-day, but the water fell
this afternoon sufficiently to enable
trains TO get through tonight.
Specials to the Constitution state the
wagon bridge at Pittsburg. costing
$4,000, has been carried away, as also
the approach to the bridge of the
Central Iowa railroad at Eddy. while
much damage has been done to the
dam at Bone Park.
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snn,o. TO nave a Fair show.

Washington, March 6.-Comman-
der Mahan, commanding the United
States steamer Wachusett, reports TO
the navy department he sailed from
Callao to-day for san Francisco, via
Panama, aud that he arranged with
the government of Ecuador that the
American prisoner, Santos, confined
in Guayaquil, shall have fair trial.
lie adds Santos is in no danger from
vinlaupe
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Galveston, March 6.-Wm. Hodges
a sailor on board the bark Herbert,
lying in the outer roads, fell from the
masthead this evening and striking
the deck was instantly killed. His
remains were brought to the city to-
night for burial.
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Lexington, March 6.-Mambrino
Patchen, DIR. Herr's celebrated stall
lion, died to-day, from rupture of a
blood vessel. Mambrino Patchen was
the greatest trotting sire ever pro-
duced in Kentucky.
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CONGRATULATIONS, GENERAL,
An Ola war Horse OF Illinois is CONF
missioner of Pensions.

Chicago, March 6.-Gen. John @.
Black, of Danville, Ills, is in the city
in attendance on the reunion of the
37th Illinois infantry. The following
telegraphic correspondence is self ex-
planning:
wAsHINGToN d. c., March 9th
To Gen. C. Black. Palmer House Chicago;
The president thinks your official
connection with his administration
will contribute to his success, aud de-
sires me to ascertain if you will as
sumo the duties of commissioner of
pensions. cordially join is his re-
quest.
[Signed] l.. Q. &. LAMAR.
CHICAGO. March 9Th.
Hon. L. @. C. Lamar, Secretary OF the Interior;
thank President Cleveland and
yourself. If my appointment will
contribute to the success ofthe admin
istration | will accept the position.
Telegraph ire when should arrive in
Washington.
fSignedl j. c. BLACK.
Gen. Black says the appointment is
unsolicited.
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Little Rock, March 6.-To-day the
steamer Milt Harry burned in the
White river, twenty-five miles above
Batesyille. She is reported loaded
with cotton for ST. Louis. The boat
was valued at $1,000 and insured for
81 900,
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st. Louis, March Ga Louisiana,
Mo-, special to the,Post-Dispatch says;
A Oklahoma colony, torty-tive strong,
organized here last night. Scouts
leave Monday to reconniter the
ground and select location for the
COLONY.
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New York, March 6.-The failure of
the last seven days in the United
states number 233; Canada, 39--total,
272; compared with 264 last week.
Three-quarters OF the causalties are
furnished by the western, southern
and Pacific states and Canada.
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ON TmE nRINk oF VAR.
The Indians Resisting the Encroaeh.
nents OF the White NAN.

Mitchell, Oak, March 6.-Interests
in The newly opened Crow creek res
eryalion il greatly increased on ac-
count OF report which reached here
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New York, March 6.-The directors
Of the New York Central state moth
ing was earned on the stock for Feb
ruary account, now there Is a block
AIDE, loss Of western business, etes and
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Mh., necnme OF me Dog

awrenceburg, Ind, March Co.
William Corbin and John Gaines, o.
Boone county, n. y, fought with re-
volvors about dog yesterday Both
were killed.
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EMBARRASSING lIIRBAls.
Shanghai, March 6.-Foreigners At
Ning-po are exceedingly nervous, a.
threats are constantly made 10 masss-
Gre them.
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!. WIRE MELANCE!
True Status of the Strike on
the Gould Railway
System !
Somebody Criminal Careless
ness Telescopes Trains
Near Grenada, Miss.
An Indian War in the NORTH
west 10 not Among the
ImprObabilities.
Records In the sax Days Roller
skating Contest at Madi-
son square.
The Political Atmosphere I'm
Europe Is BEGINNING to
Clarity siightIy.
THE GREAT STRIKE.
The situation Practically Unei,Rng-
ed at 81. Louis.

ed at 81. Louis.
st. Louis, March 6.-The yard men
of the Wabash railroad are still out
to-day. They number about sixty; II
dozen having joined since yesterday.
A meeting was held to-day and or
ganization effected. The men are de-
termined to stick The foreman of
the yard SAYS their places are being
filed rs rapidly as he wants. So
many people are out of employment
that they have more trouble keeping
away applicants than strikers.
Al SPRINGFIELD.
Springfield, ILL.,, March 6.-No work
is being done in the Wabash shops
here, the men being all out. Engines
for repairs are being sent TO Rome,
n Y.
AT FORT WAYNE.
Fort Wayne, Ind, March 6.-rhe
strike of the Wabash shopmen in
augurated here Tuesday still contin-
ues. Fifteen workmcn who refused
to come out heretofore, to-day joined
the strikers, leaving not man in the
blacksmith and but one iourneymau
in the carpenter shop. Other depart
ments are all deserted except by few
apprentices. The men on the strike
number about 275. The Knight of
Labor showed their hand in organ-
izing the strikers at this point. and
many members have been taken into
the order to-day and tonight. The
men are quiet and orderly, but ex-
press the determination to stand iirIu.
THE SITUATION AT FORT WORTH.
Special to the Examiner,
Fort Worth March 6.-Thcre were
no specially startling developments
in the strike here to-day. The men
continue orderly. cool and determin-
ed, permitting no frcights to leave
the yards. There is some talk of put
ting passenger trains under the ban.
The following has been thoroughly
circulated in the city, and is bearing
fruit:
Whereas, The employees of the Tex
as & Pacific railway freight house, be-
ing unable to live at present wages,
have struck for Sl.50 per day, all Ia
boring men in this city are requested
not to accept employment in said
house at less than the above named
rates.
Al prNIsoT.
Special to the Examiner
Denison, March 6.-At 10 O'Clock
today the entire working force in th,
Gould machine shops here walket
out. They are, so lar, quiet and or
, derby. The yards are blocked with
freight cars awaiting forwarding tC
, destination.
ArTAYLOR.
: Special to the Examiner.
5 Taylor, March 6.-All workingmei
. connected with the railroads her
a have struck. Engineers and tiremel
I of incoming and outgoing passenge
a trains are compelled TO perform wor
usually dore by round house en-
6 Moves
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The best smoking tohseco is "Li,uc
JOKER
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AT DFNlSON.
spoclal 10 the Examiner.

Denison, March 6.-At 10 o'clock
to-day the entire working force in The
Gould machine shops here walked
out. They are, so lar, quiet and Or
derby. The yards are blocked with
freight cars awaiting forwarding to
destination.
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Special to the Examiner.
Taylor, March 6.-All workingmen
connected with the railroads here
have struck. Engineers and tiremen
of incoming and outgoing passenger
trains are compelled TO perform work
usually doue by round house emf
| nlnyaE
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London, March 6.-An explosion
occurred in the colliery at Karwin,
Austrian-Silesia to-day. AT the time
of the explosion l47 men were in the
mine, and it is unknown whether any
OF them were saved.
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GEN. GRANT.


NEW YORK, March 11.--Gen. Grants condi-
tion today has been favorable. He passed
rather comfortable night and slept quietly
most of the time. So Tar as his throat trouble
Is concerned, the General has not complained
of pain for several days.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass, March 11.--Wallace
Brown, son of w. II. Brown, local cancer
Grant, aud make an examination of his case.
DR.. Brown mas been introduced to Gen. Grants
friends through s. B. Elkins, whose father the
doctor relieved of cancer of the lips tvo
years ago. Mr.. Elkins writes to North Adams
that ne has tried for five weeks to get DR.. For
dyce Barker ard DIR. Douglass to consent to
let DIR. Brown see the cancer, and they have
not agreed toit, but Mr. Elkins wrote yester-
day, Come here anyway; Col. Fred Grant
says you may see the General, although they
may not let you operate" Mr.. Elkins also
writes: II know his case is not as bad as
fathers, and think you Can cure it." Dr. Brown
has just recovered from severe illness. and his
sen Wallace has gone to New York. DIR.
Brown says he understands that the regular
doctors iusist that be shall tell them his lrest-
ment or he cannot be permitted co ma ke an
application; but this he refuses to do.
NEW YoRx, March 11.--Dr. Douglass said
tonight that while Gen. Grant had slept but
little Tuesday nighr, he had rested comforta-
bly, and aroseljust before noon, feeling better
than he had for several days. He partook
generously OF nourisbment in a liquid form
aud his pulse was lover than yesterday. His
temperature is little above normal. This af.
ternoon he wrote for over an hour on his REM
iniscences. Gen. Grant was never q hearty
eater, and since bis illness he has consumed
more food than when in perfect health. He
retired early tonight in an excellent condition,
comparatively speaking.
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SENATE COMMITTEES.
Changes and Additions Made mt the Rs
publican Caucus East Nsgg,s

pnblEcan Caucus Last Might
WARRINGTON, March 1.-THE caucus OF Re-
publican Senators and its caucus Committee
which has been engaged upon the allotment of
places on the majority side of the Senate COM
mittees finished their task today. Senator
Congor succeeds to the championship of the
committee on post offices, made vacant by the
retirement OF Senator Hill Senator Pike
takes the chair of the committee on claims.
held by Senator Cameron of Wisconsin: Sena-
tor Sew all takes Senator Logans place at the
head OF the committee on military affairs:
Senator Evarts is made member of the COM
mittee on judiciary and of that upon foreign
relations. Senator Teller is made chairman of
the committee on mines and mining and a
member OF the committee on public lands
Inc judiciary committee is increased by one
ana Inc commerce and public buildings COM
nilttee Dy two members each. Many other
changes were made and the task of the caucus
committee was found to be one OF considerable
dImcnlty. Its members are unusually reticent
aboat their proceedings but it is understood
That the feature of their work which proved
tne most perpex1ng was that which related to
tne nnance committee. Secretary Sherman
1t is said, asked to be relieved from further
service upon the committee unless its compo-
sltlon was changed in some respects
a IS credited with an impression that New
England ideas we're dominant in the commits
tee, and is said to have given this as his reason
lor wishing TO withdraw. This, it is reported,
Wneh Drought before the full caucus precipi-
tAtso discussion OF the tariff, in whioh wool
aud pig iron figured as leading elements,
Nelther the caucus nor caucus committee
seems TO have seen its way clear to make the
ohspge desired by the Senator from Ohio, for
the Republican membership of the finance
Committee as it stands tonight is the same AZ
II was at the last session.
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The funeral of the late John T. Oleaves,
proprietor of the Cleaves house at Old Orchard
occurred at that house yesterday afternoon,
and was very largely attended By the relatives
and friends of the deceased. Among those
who were present to pay their last respects,
were all the hotel propristors of the town, also
many prominent citizens of Biddeford, Saco
and Portland. The officiating clergyman was
Rev. B. M. Frink, of Shelburne, Mass, for
mer pastor of the First Parish church in Saco,
and the services were of a very impressive
character. The choir that rendered the fu L.
eral hymns was from Saco, and was composed
of George E. Grant, tenor; Burton H. VIM
slow base, Mr.. J W. Littlefsld, soprano, and
Mrs. Samuel Garland, contrslto. The re-
mains were taken TO Laurel Hill cemetery Ia
Saco for interment.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Both Houses of the Dakota Legislature have
passed woman's suffrage bill.
In the report of the county superintendent of
shawnee county, In which the city of Topeka Kan
sss is stuNed, it s stated that Sl1 500 have been
palu into the school fund Of that county from fines
corrected from saloon keepers under the prohibitOry
liquor law. There are now IT saloon keepers in the
county prison serving out terms aud there is not
open saloon in the city of Topeka.
At tie annual commencement yesterday OF the
Women's Medical College, in Philadelphia the
eegree OF Doctor of Medicine was conferred on %
females.
- The Massachusetts House yesterday ordered to its
tnfd reading resolve providing for q Constitu-
uonal amendment abolishing the poll tax as a pre-
requisite 10 voting for Governor, Lieutenant Gov
erhor, Senators and Representatives. The House
aso ordered TO its third reading bill providing for
TCetirement of justices of the Supreme Judicial
Court ON full pay.
Inc report of the Western Union Telegraph Co.
lor the quarter ending March 81 shows the net
revenues 10 be about 81 350,0o0.
the coal miners strike at Pittsburg Pa. is grow
ing ana Secretary Flannery of the Miners Asso-
eaion last night confidently claimed that every pit
IN lhe Monongahela river will be closed within the
last night.
II Is reported that Allen j. Adams, who is in
NSortuampton, Mass, Jail waiting arraignmeut to-
pay Ior the murder of Moses b. Dickinson OF AM
nstst Mass 10 years ago has confessed the deed la
al Tvs details TO the jailer.
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was performed by DR.. e. P Roche Of Bath
The ma fient Ia dining wall

was performed by DR.. e. P. Roche Of Bath.
The patient is doing well.
The municipal government at Bath organ
izss next Monday. There are eleven of last
years members that were reelected, with sew
enteen new members. The aldermen are all
Republicans, and there is only one Democratic
councilman. The aspirants for the city mar
shals Office are half dozen or more
A pumber of the owners of the
Bath ship Levi @. Wade have received
their insurance money. The Levi G. Wade
was built in Bath by William Rogers in
1878, was 1885 Is tons, and sailed from Manila
with cargo OF sugar for San Francisco, July
8, 1884.
CHERRYFIELD.
The house of John McCulum at Cherry
field, was burned during the evening of March
cENTREvILLR.
James Wood of Centreville attempted sui
eide last Sunday by cutting his throat. A low
state of health was probably the cause, He
has wife and three children, reports the Ma
chias Union.
The committee to decide upon location for
the butter factory will report Saturday, the
l4th inst. The factory will be built at once
the shares to be $40 which will be readily
taken.
GoRHAM.
11croort AUmuaru VINO was Injured ABOUT tue
face and wrists with powder a week ago, has
been kept in dark room ever since as tn ey
feared his eyes we're injured, but one side of
his face is flied with powder that the doctor
has decided to peel it.
KENNEBUNK.
o. Bailey. aucsioneer of Portland sold at
auction on Tuesday, On the premises in Ken
neonnk, the mill property OF L. N. Thomson,
to Robert W. Lord of Kennebunk for $18, 100.
sACo.
DR.. Geo. H. Bailey of Portland and j. r.
Haines OF Biddeford, Wednesday, removed
from the mouth of fine horse owned by Oil
yer Bradbury OF Saco, a deformed tooth. The
tooth was molar and portion of 1t exten DIS
into the roof Of the animals mouth nearly two
inches. 1t had liberated aud must have pain
ed him very much. The operation was diff
one.
IN GENERAL.
a woman In Aroostook county reverses the
usual order of things and advertises that
whereas her husband has left her bed and
board, she warns all persons not to trust him
on her account, as she will pay no bills of his
contracting after the dates subscribed. What
Is sauce for the gooss is pepper sauce for the
gander.
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Gossip Concerning the Portland League
Association.


Already interest in the national game for
the coming Summer in this vicinity is being
aroused, and everything promises most sue
cessful season. The league association are
working harmoniously together; all the mem
bsrs of their team but one Pope, who Is now
In Havsnsl have signed and, as stated before,
will be in town ready for work April 18th.
Just as soon as the snow leaves the grounds
the work of putting them in first class condi-
tion will commence. DR.. Vose, who is presi-
dent OF the association, will make many i'm
provements at the grounds for the convenience
Of patrons
The full nine will be published soon, 1t
will include two Portland Men-Frapk X.
Barnes, centre field; James II. McGlinchy, first
base. The batteries will be Fish and Oxley
Watson and Wheelock.
EFish, Oxley, Annis, Barnes and McGlinobv
are taking exercise daily in gymnastics, fitting
for hard seasons work. An effort will be
made to obtain a hall, and when the snow is
OIL the ground and the whole nine are here,
they will be required to put in four hours Of
hard practice daily.
AT a late meeting Of the association SUBJ
committee on uniform was chosen. Thev will
report in substance as follows: The suit will
be white pants, blouse and cap, with wine col
ored jersey and bose; each player is to have
two uniforms and will appear in each game
With perfectly clean suit.
The club will be called 'Portlands" same as
last season.
Han Biddeford.
The Biddeford Journal says: Although
but little is being said with regard to base
Dall nine to represent Biddeford in the Eastern
New England league, the coming season, the
gentlemen who have taken hold Of the matter
are briskly at work, and the prospects are that
we shall have team here that will at least
stand shoulder to shoulder with any club in
the league. 1t is more than likely that the
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Fryeburx Academy.

Our correspondent writes: The Spring term
closed on Tuesday, with the usual examination
in the forenoon, and an exhibition in the eve-
ming. The number OF students has been larg-
or than at any previous term; making the
whole attendance for the year 1884, in which
the term opened, considerably moro than that
OF any similar institution in the State. It is
expected that there will be still larger num-
Der present the next term, which begins March
%. Miss Helen M. Staples, an instructor OF
ripe and extensive experiences, has been secured
in advance, as associate principal for the next
academic year.
In spite of cold and windy night, and an
admission fee of twenty-five cents-to be ex-
pended for the benefit of the school-ths eve
ming exhibition drew full house. While the
performances were all creditable and many of
them excellent: general commendation will
probably be more discreet and more satisiacto-
ry, than any special or individual mention.
The teachers and scholars also deserve praise,
when both act we'll their parts.
To Captain G.. 81. Bradbury, who has re-
Gently become member of the board OF trus-
tees much Of the success Of the exhibition was
due, SO far as the comforts and conveniences
of the stage were concerned. For a week CT
more, he superintended the Reconstruction of
the stage, and attended personally to the select
ion and arrangement Of carpets, scenery, and
general decoration, and all at his own charge.
At the suggestion of the principal, the audi
euce expressed their recognition OF his taste
and generosity by a hearty and unanimous vote
of thanks. The exercises were as follows:
Chorus .-....................-.. School
Julia A. Thoms.
Grace Whiting.
Duet Minnie Howe and Minta Pease
Defamation. .Clarence's Dream
Fred r. Fife
Dialogue Seven Young Men
Music :...-..........-......... Medley
Matte E. Randall.
John F. Manson, Allan L. Shirley, Clayton
w Pike, Stephen hinkley, Dr., John 2.
Shedd Harry NJ. Frost, Horace b.
Ballard Lewis M. Walker.
Mary W. Weston.
Ito.
Minnie Howe, Adeline Lord and Matte Far
r1ngton.
Whisting Chorus. ................
Recitation ...................L Louisa A. Robinson
Medley. .Elocutiou Glass
Recitation. .... ............ Literary Nightmare
Fannie Q. Gordon.
'' John F. Manson. - ',''-
Recitation. Christmas at the Quarters
Alice B. Glioes
John 2. shedd. N0''''- = . ''O'
Reg Baby Drill. l.......;;s..; Twelve Young Ladies
Deciamatlon -. Farrnastus ana the captive
John P. Hubbard.
Duet, in costume.
Matte E. Randall and Horace B. Pollard.
Kate j. whiting.
Duet. Matte and Mabel harrington
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WEST INDIES.

Execution of BGuachea and His Fiiibus-
ters-The End of a Spanish Dynamiter.
KEY WEST, Fla, March 1.-THE Cuban nags are
again at half-mast in mourning for Gen. Bonschea
aud bis companions. The news of their death at
Santiago de Cuba has just been received.
The Diario de la Marina, in its supplement of the
7th inst, says: An official telegram announces the
execution at half-past o'c ock this morning at
Santiago de Cuba, of Ramon Bonachea and Corne-
Ia Oropesa white, and Plutarco Estrada, colored,
chiefs Of flibustering expedition, recently cap
Iured in the vicinity of Manzanila by steam
launch belonging to the Spanish gunboa6 Caridad.
An address issued by the Governor General is also
puolished, stating that the Government is deter
mined TO end all such attempts upon the peace and
dignity OF the island, and referring to the summary
execution OF Carlo Agnoce evidence of ts
sincerity. Gen. Bonachea's last visit to Key West
was in 1882, when he introduced and advocated the
use OF dynamite, and gave instructions the sub
lect ana collected a large of money for the
Cuban cause. He has since been organizing his ex-
pediGion chiefly at Jamaica.
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RECORD OF FIRES.
AnArt Store on Eira

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 11.-Fire started
in basement of J. d. Giil's art store building
at 1.10 this morning and worked its way to the
third story through the partition, doing great
damage mainly by smoke. The fire was we'll
handled bat the loss is likely to reach $50 600,
of which about SAC. 600 will fall on Gill, whose
entire and expensive stock of pictures, books.
rich paintings, statnary and bric-a-brac 10 bad
ly emoked. The art gallery, whore scores of
artists paintings, of great value, are hung,
was also smoked, but the damage there can
not now be estimated. Fortunately many
paintings had been removed soon after the re-.
cent exhibition closed Brine & Norcros
stock of fancy goods is smoked.