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GAltDlN l,R.

7 II. Winslow has put telephone into his
store this week lie will now be on speak
ing terms with many of his customers.
Street Commissioner Cunningham has cut
channels through the ice On each side OF
Water street to keep the water OF the side
walks when the thsw comes. This is the nr,t
indication of spring.
The Pttston Rand gave their second con.
cert aud skate at the Coliseum Wedne .day
evening. II was not well attended and the
cash balance is on the wrong side of the sc.
count. This is an excellent band a nj worthy
Of better patronage.
Henry Woodward Esq, of Winthrop va,
in the city yesterday.
MIR. Charles w. Ayerill, having bought the
interest Of J. Il. Lincoln, in the firm Of Lin.
coin & Averill, has fitted up the store in ex-
cellent shape, and in addition to a large stock
of groceries. has put in meat department
for the benefit Of his numerous customers.
Heath Post No. q G.. A. r.. added shout
$3.50 to their charity fund from the proceeds
of their late fair. The thanks of the Post
are extended to Gen. Hall for his able open
ing address, TO Gen. Stephenson for special
iayois. and Ia thv lIallua,.i ciuD abj utches-
ira for their excellent entertainment on the
second evening Of the fair.
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THE EGYPTIAN WAR.
man Digua-A sharp Skirmish-Tel.
egraph Communications Cut.
SrAKIN March oS

SUAkfN. Mafch 20.
As soon as the British evacuated Hashen
the rebels took possession of the place and
fired at the retresting British. The Arabs
RETAINED from further attacks.
Yesterdays convoy by mistake took num-
Der of empty water vessels from the Rereb
The occupation of Hashen is now admitted
to have been mistake. 1t served no usual
purpose. The convoy work is telling severely
on the troops, many Of whom are sick
Osman Digna, on Sunday, ordered his
troops to advance on Suakim. after the
slaughter Of the British. 1t is now stated it
will be impossible to attack Tamai on Friday,
owing to the difficulty of obtaining supply
of water.
A convoy Of Grenadier guards, under COM
mand of Gen. Graham, had q skirmish with
the Arabs, with s1oss of but three men. The
Arabs lost loo men.
A skirmish party of troops are engaged in
clearing the bushes Of Arabs along the road
to Tamai.
The telegraph wires between Suakim and
the advance British position, have been cut
by the enemy, but communication is kept up
by means of sun telegraph.
Gen. Graham, in a supplementary dispatch
to the home government, says; During this
forenoon from Suskim to the Zereba, not q
camel or load was lost. Some of the men
suffered slight sunstrokes, but these effects
Of heat were not serious. The marines suffer
from heat the most.
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THE FISH TRIAL.
The Deposition ofGen. Grant Taken by a
Notary.

New YORK, March %.
The trial Of ex-Presdent James ID. Fish
was continued today. 1t was arranged that
by notary in the presence of the counsel for
the government and the defence, at the time
most convenient to the General.
The deposition of Gen. Grant was taken at
intervals at his residence this afternoon before
James II. Fish, nortary public, and the steno-
grapher of the court The general had just
returned from drive through the Park. He
took reclining position in an arm chair and
put his feet on another chair as the lawyers
began their questioning. The examination
lasted about three-quarters of an hour, The
Generals memory as to the details was de-
fective, but whenever the counsel seemed
particularly anxious to get an answer the wit
ness tried to connect the event or~date with
something else that occurred about the same
time and thus get at the answer desired. He
was anxious to tell all he knew. His evil
dence was given in a perfectly calm manner
without any show of personal feeling against
any one. He told all he knew about the
firm of Grant & Ward, even to his entering
the firm Once or twice he was asked if he
were tired but he each time answered he was
not. When the examination concluded a
short chat ensued between the General and
lawyers In the course of it Gen. Smith re-
marked that he thought the patient looked
quite well. well" said Gen. Grant in re-
ply, somewhat slowly and seriously, II know
am very sick man..
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GEN. GRANTS CONDITION.
The Medical Records Review Of the
Past Week-rhe General Seems to
be Much Easier and Better.
New YORK, March 26

New YORK, March 20,
Col. Fred Grant looked quite encouraged
this morning. He said; Father rested quite
well last night. He did not sleep very much,
but looks quite refreshed today and ate we'll
He has no pain or uneasiness, and he will no
doubt go out this afternoon for his drive, as
the weather is fine. If he is not better, he
is certainly much easier.
The next number of the Medical Record
will say: During the past week Gen. Grant
has been in comparatively comfortable con-
dition. Insomnia, with which he has been
aft ecte1, has en- controlled, so he obtains
by the aid of anodynes. a normal amount of
sleep. He has not lost flesh and his power
of assimilation are not impaired.
At the weekly consultation, attended by
Drs Douglass. Sands and Shrady, it was de-
cided that the local disease was still in obey
ance and that the area of liberation had not
perceptibly increased. The swelling under
the right angle of the lower Jaw Was some
what greater. but the gland in that situation
is not more induriated nor has it become more
firmly fixed The liberated surfaces in the
throat and on the tongue are covered with a
yellowish exudation, to which alternate appli-
cations of lime water and a weak solution OF
pemanganate of potash, has been made by
DIR. Douglass.
The topical remedies employed has had the
desired effect in reducing local irritation and
in perceptiby checking the progress Of infil.
tration. There is no pain in swallowing. Nc
fear at present is entertained of any sudden
failure of the vital powers, nor of any en-
croachment of the ulcerative process on the
neighboring blood vessels. The General il
able, with no other assistance than that of
cain. to walk about the room, ascending snd
descending the stairs.
DIR. Douglass said tonight The General
slept continuously until o'clock this morn
ing, and after that, fitfuly, until I. He took
food as usual today. Between . and 8, the
General and myself took a ride four miles
through the park. He rested a time afte,
his return, though there was no apparent
fatigue from the drive, and his deposition
was taken in the case of MIR. Fish. Thi.
lasted an hour and there was no evidence OF
his having been exhausted by the examins-
ton He is quite as well tonight as last
night, which is remarkably good. His pulse
and temperature tonight, are about as low a.
they ever were. There is no particular change
in the condition of the throat.
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ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Judgments Rendered by the Court o
Commissioners.

In the Court of commissioners Of Alabama
Claims today the following judgments were
announced, with interest at per cent from
dates named:
36-Jas. b. Stetson, surviving partner,
s546; Oct. 20, 1868.
l0O-George Pummcr. s5o9 July iItb,
1865.
l55-Nicholas T. Romaine and Joseph II.
Clark, executors, S2S02; Nicholas r. Ro-
main and Joseph T. Clark. executors, S2sO2
May IS, 1864.
306-Wm. II. Hooke, surviving partner,
$3.50; Nov. 2, 1864.
4Gl-Rosetts A. Sedgeley, executrix, SS5 ;
Feb. l6, 1865.
469-Charles w. Hare, $3.50; April 3oth,
1864.
746-George w. Gibbs, sll0o5; Feb. 3.
1868.
747-Edward H. Parker, sl46; July I,
1864,
s07-Louis Jatie, judgment for the United
States.
NJ. Hamilton, firm Baker & Hamilton, S905s
August 27, 1868.
Il99-Samuel B. wiggin, adma.. sIlsoi
April IA, 1868.
l256-James FL Coghill, surviving part
ner. judgment for u. s.
I326-Wheeler Martin, $50; February s.
1864.
2275-Henry c. Hyde, assignee, s2s8
Aug. 25, 1865.
2749-C Charles II. Dillawsy, trustee, sl02i
Sept 5, 1868.
42s7-Jas. F. Whitney, executor. s2702
Aug. IL, 1864.
4535-Jobn Torrance, surviving partner
s6763; September IL, 1868.
5245-Cyrus Adams. Judgment for the
US.
52S3-Sanuel B. Welch. assignee, judg
ment for the u. s.
ss4-Judgement heretofore entered in thi
case, on the 3lst day of January, 1884, is va
Gated. and judgment rendered as Of that da,
nunc pro tune, as follows:
s94-Wsshington Libbey, s943; Chas. II
Hunt, sdmr.. s744; Sept. Is, 1868.
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FRANCE AND CHINA.
The Chinese Defeat the French-Mr
feTTy's Views Of the Situation.
PARIS, March 26.

PARIS, March 26.
A dispatch has been received from Gen
Negrer, dated at Dong Dong Tuesday March
oath, which says: "The Chinese attacked
Dong Dong on Sunday. / advanced. Mon
day, and captured the first line of forts de-
Tending their camp at Bang Bo. Today, re-
newed efforts we're made by US against the
Chinese, but these proved unavailing in the
face of superior numbers. Our artillery am
munition, was exhausted and we returned to
Dong Dong. Our loss, killed and wounded,
is 2000.'
In the Chamber of Deputies, today, Mr..
Ferry stated that measures had been COM
pleted for the dispatch of reinforcements, the
advance columns of which we're arriving at
Langson. The affair at Dong Dong, he said,
was merely an incident of war, the effects OF
which Frances glorious commanders knew
how to repair. The Chamber fixed Saturday
as the day for the discussion of inter -pertra.
ton. by Mr.. Franet, upon the present state
of the France Chinese war.
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PANAMA, March %,

PANAMA, March 70.
1t is hoped that the conference held be-
tween Gems. Comma and Arzpuru yesterday.
will result in an amicable settlement of the
exciting difficulty.
Boats from Port Cabello have brought to
this place quantity of arms and ammunition
left there two years ago by the rebel steamer
Cantabro. Among the arms are five small
cannon.
NEW ORLEANS. March 26.
The u. S. man-of-war Swatara arrived last
evening from Livingston and Port Barrios
Central America. She had been ordered to
these points to bring home a number of sick
and destitute railroad laborers. She took on
board rs men, all suffering more or less from
marlarial fever One OF the number died on
the passage. When the vessel arrived here
2l of the men who were still under medical
treatment, were sent to the hospital.
KEY WEST, Fla, March &c.
The commander Of the u. S. ship Yantic,
which was to have sailed for Livingston this
morning, having taken an extra supply Of
coal and provisions. received telographic in
structions late last night to defer the depart
ure until further orders. A detachment of
sailors and marines with side arms and a
mounted gun are drilling in the streets.
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REICHsTAG I'M ERRUPTED.
Students in the Galleries reak Up the
Order of the House-Police are
Called to Preserve Order.
vienna, March 26.

vienna, March 26.
Riotous scenes in the Austrian chamber Of
Representatives, which were begun last Wed.
nesday, illuminated yesterday in a disturb
auce which called for active Intervention by
the police. A large number of students took
possession of the galleries and repeatedly in
terrupted the proceedings with shouts Of
down with the Jew president" down with
the railway Jews" Business was stopped
and the president ordered the galleries to be
cleared. 1t was necessary to bring in . large
force Of police before this could be accom-
plished. The rioters fought desperately bu,
were finally elected one by one, and most OF
them we're locked up.
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WASHINGTON, March 26
1t Is said that Postmaster Pearson of New
York has been offered the position of third
assistant postmaster-general to succeed Mr.
Hszen. Mr.. Pearson is in Washington and
has had long conference with Postmaste ter
General Villas. There is no doubt that Mr..
Pearson will prefer removal to taking anv
other position than the one he now occupies.
1t is stated today that he is likely to be re-
appointed postmaster.
The President sen, the following nomina.
tions to The Senate today:
Samuel w. Cobb TO be postmaster at Hano-
yer, N. X.
Warren S. Barrows to b postmaster q,
Hinsdsle, n. II.
Edwin c. Fletcher to be postmaster at
Camden, Maine.
Mr.. Miller, commissioner OF internal rev.
enue, has recommended changes in several
collection districts and it is expected the
President will nominate q number Of collec-
tors OF internal revenue tomorrow or next
day.
The secretary of the treasury has ordered
circular letter to be sent to the collector of
customs requesting information as to the
practicabiiity of reducing the expenses of
collecting revenue from customs by curtail-
ing the present force of clerks and other en-
ployes.
Rev. II. X. Taylor, or the Methodist de-
nomination. Rev. w. A. Bartlett, of he
Presbyterian, and Rev. W. A. Leonard, of
the Episcopalian, all ministers of this city,
called on the President today, and presented
to him memorial urging him to support and
strengthen in everv way within his power
the Edmunds snti-polygamy act. The me-
mortal is signed by thousand or more cler-
gymen and laymen, including some of the
most prominent divines in the United States.
President Cleveland said that he would give
the subject attention at his earliest con-
venience.
Among the nominations in today's list was
one which excited much interest; that for
postmaster at indianapolis. A rather active
contest as to the right to name the man for
this place has been going on for some time
between Representative-elect Bynum and
Vice President Hendricks. The former is
supported, 1t is said, by ex-senator MELON
aid. He urged the claims of Frank Crnlman
while the latter insisted on the nomination
of his friend, Aqui Jones. Hendricks was
finally successful.
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HIS LAST SPREE.
A Man shot in a Bar.Room During a
Drunken Brawl.

Providence, March 26.
Thos Borden with three companions, went
TO the Land Rock House on the Pontiac road
in the town OF Evanston. about o'clock last
night. and finding the proprietor absent, pro-
ceeded to carry things with very high hand.
They assaulted the women and fought with
the men who attempted to interfere. They
we're under the influence of liquor. and con.
,inued their drunken brswling for nearly an
hour carpenter named James Burbank,
at length procured q double-bsrrelled shot
gun and returned TO the bsr-room. Borden
seized the gun and attempted to wrest it from
him. A struggle ensued, in which one of the
barrels Was discharged and heavy charge of
No bird shot was lodged in Borden. lef
side. The surgeon pronounced the wound
fatal.
Burbank gave himself up and claims that
the shooting was done in self defence. Bor-
den has q wife and four children, and has
been a person of irregular and dissolute
habits.
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PREPARING FOR WAR.
The Mounted Police Massiny Along the
Saskatchewan-The Half.t3reeds Wait.
ing Tor Them-An Telegraphic Com.
muuication Cut On.
WINNkPKa. March Pc.

WINNIPEG, March 26,
Mounted police are massing on the Suskst-
ehe~an at point below where the halt.
breeds are waiting for them. Crsgi~r and
Twins commands, 200 strong, are now iu
camp together on the Saskatchewan,
The detachment of militia which started
last night arrived at Appelle station at noon
today. where they will await the arrival OF the
remember of the force, which will leave for
the front tomorrow afternoon under the COM
msnd of Gen Middleton. II is reported thst
the cause of the hurried movement last night
was fears of an Indian outbreak at Regina
and Broadview. Nothing has been heard
from Twins troops since last night and some
uneasiness is felt regarding their safety.
despatch from On Appelle says that
Major Croser with 2l5 men was at last &C
counts strongly fortified at Fort Carleton 1t
Is thought that his intention is to hold on till
the arrival of Col, Civine.
Runners from Riels camp are out to di 4
ferent Indian bands, influencing their chiefs
to join Riel. Prince Albert is entirely Gu, of
from communication. Twelve miles of tele-
graph line has been cut down and guarded to
prevent replacing. The government has
taken control of the wires and no information
can be had.
Cal. Carrie says that Rel has caused more
trouble than has been reported Gov. Dowd-
ney is Objectionable to the people, who can
not get their patents, He was appointed by
Premier Macdonald as Indian agent, and il
is alleged that he is defrauding them. The
excitement is great here, all available men
being drawn into service. Gen. Middleton will
be here in the morning.
Ninety mounted policemen are on the way.
or by this time have reached, the South Sas-
katchwan TO effect junction with the Carl
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A VALUABLE TRAMP.
A Wanderer Begs Nights Lodging
and Makes Himself Useful.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., March q

CHARLOTTE, N. c., March 26.
Near Walesbaro, Tuesday evening, an
Irish tramp called at house occupied by two
ladies'. and asked for nights lodging. They
At first refused, but finally agreed to lock him
in a closet, where he was to remain all night.
About I2 o'clock the ladies were awakened by
a negro, who had come into the room. He
threatened to kill them if they made any out
cry. and demanded their money, which one OF
the ladies said she would get. She went to
the closet and unlocked the door, when the
tramp. who had heard the whole conversa-
tisn, sprang out. pistol in hand. The negro
started to run, but the tramp fired, killing
him instantly Shortly after, it was discov-
cred that the supposed negro was white
man who had blackened himself and entered
the house. He was recognized As near
neiehbor of the ladies.
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IN SELF DEFENCE.
O.th stein, Murderer lof Fredericks, is
Acquitted On His Second Trial.
KANSAS CRY, March 26.

KANSAS CRY, March 26.
The Jury returned verdict this morning
.couittipg Orth Stein, formerly city editor OF
the Evening Star, who shot and killed @eo'
Frede ericks. proprietor of the Variety Theatre
in this city in June. 1882
The quarrel arose over Stems attentions 10
Frederick's mistress, woman named mar
tine. and ended in the shooting OF freoef'eks
on the stairway As the men were leaving n. 7
s'',,,, l.,s At night The woman was the only
,r;tness and testified against Stein. The plea
of the defendant was self defence. At the
former trial he was found guilty and SEN
fenced to 25 years imprisonment, but he oo-
tanned a new trial resulting today in his SC
auttal.
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NEW YoRK. March %.
Edwards Pierrepont presided at the dinner
of the Yale Alumni at Delmonicos tonight
Minister Phelps, when called upon for re-
marks said that no man appreciated better than
he the untried difficulties of his new position,
and he hoped to discharge his duties as sue
cessfully as his predecessor, VINO had non,
ored Yale's great sister institution as she had
honored him, and who had met the trials OF
she nosition with perfect satisfaction to the
neople on both sides Of the water. The
eeresfer part of his speech Was devoted TO
Vale and the splendor of her sons.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.


LONDON, March 20.
In the House of Commons this evening
Gladstone said that England protested against
the act of France in declaring rice contra
band of war. This announcement was greet
ed with cheers.
Sir Henry Wolfe, conservative, asked
whether, in view of the fact that the ice was
vanishing in the Baltic sea, the British gov
ernment was prepared to send thither an ade-
quate fleet.
Sir Thomas Brassey, secretary to the ad
mralty, declined to answer such questions.
Cheers
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The Drough, in fhe south.
PAKKERsBuRs. w. Va. Ma

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, March 2G.
Additional particulars of the suffering for
the want Of food in the interior, has been re.
ceived. A letter from 4 merchant in wirl
county begs for corn meal only, saying he
has not bit of food in his house. A travel
Ter just returned from Gilman, Roane and
other interior counties, says the suffering il
awful. Scores of animals, killed by starva.
ton, line the road-ways. The people are a,
deaths door for lack Of food. Aid is being
forwarded as rapidly as possible. Warn
weather will afford much relief. The de.
tails of distress are painful in the extreme.
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A Hostile Demonstration.

PARIS. March 26.
A crowd collected outside the Opera Com.
ique. this evening, and shouted, down with
Van Zandt," ''Carvalho must resign,"
The excitement spread 70 the Boulevard.
The police we're obliged to interfere and se v
eral arrests we're made. In the meanwhile,
the audience in the theatre applauded Miss
Van Zandt vigorously. The crowd outside
vas eventually dispersed. The hostile dem
onstration was due to the rumors that n.
Carvalho packed the theatre With friends.
The Official examination of his looks, today,
disproves the allegation.
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FORTY-NIxTH CONERRSS.
special session.
SENATE,
wAsnsxerox. March =. a

WASHtNUTVN, MNftN -.
On motion Of Mr.. Miller of Californis the
Senate At 1905 went into executive sessios.
After some further discussion Of the Well
and La Abra treaty il was postponed till The
npN' session.
At 3+S the doors were reopened aad Sena-
tor Shermsn's resolution providing ,hs, q
committee OF two Senators be appointed to
wait on the Pr,sident and inform him that il
he has no further communications TO make
the Senate is ready to adjourn, Was adopted.
Senators Sherman aud Beck were appoint
ed such committee.
Adjourned
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Srw yorh stock Market.
Business Notices.

N-Liquid Polish for restoring the bril-.
liancy of Silver Ware. Compounded on true
chemical principles. Warranted not TO con-
tain any injurious substances. II may be
applied to any work Of art with perfect safety.
Very easily used, and works like magic
Price 25 cents per bottle. For sale By
Wheeler & Lord. jewellers, under Cony
House, Augusta, Maine.
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Rumors in Chicago.
CHICAGO March

CHICAGO March 20.
Among the rumors afioat here this after
noon, which were thought to have bearing
in connection with the Rasso-British situa-
ton, Was one that Amour L Co., heavy pack
ers, who have received orders for meats from
the British government, which rumor puts it
over 5 ZOO, 900 pounds we're negotiating with
seaboard trunk lines for 1000 freight cars per
week; that these cars we're not to be used in
shipping their meat. but were to be loaded
With grain.
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BANGOR, March 20.
In the glove contest here tonight between
Billy Frazier Of Boston and Michael Daley
of Bangor four hard fought three minute
rounds were fought. The match was de.
clared draw. Thomas Madden of Oldtown
was referee.
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Glove fight in Portland.

PORTLAND, March 26.
There was four round glove fight between
Marcellus Baker and Jack Stewart tonight
in which Baker had the best of it.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
Five Mile Skating Race at Calais.

CALAIS, March 26,
Ihere we're two thousand people in the
roller skating rink this evening to witness
the hve mile race between Leonard Saunders
OF st. John and Harold Bowman of Eastport
for large purse. Saunders won easily,
gaining lap the first mile and holding the
advantage to the finish.