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The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
A FAILING STAGE.
A Cntnstrcphe in the Boston Post Office
Several Persons Badly Kurt and Iaiis
Delayed.

Boston, May 1-About o'clock this even
ing, while three fresco painters were engaged
in calcimining the ceiling in the new post
office building, striDger broke and the stag
ing and men we're precipitsted to the floor,
distance of 35 feet. One OF the painters,
Henry Stsuner, was injured about the head
and shoulders and received severe internal in
Jurles, which, however, are not believed to be
fatal. He was taken to the hospital. Paul
Ksunzs had his right leg broken, while the
third man (John Ott) escaped with slight
bruises. Several post-office clerks, who were
making mp the mails, were stunned by falling
boards, but shortly resumed their work. The
preparation used by the workmen completely
saturated the mail matter in the vicinity, and
the o'clock Eastern and Western mails were
thereby delayed several hours. Two stamping
machines were also spoiled. The staging
which appears to have been faulty in its con-
strnction, was erected by Charles Frizell,
Contractor
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
PRICE THREE CENTS.
The Planets for May.

Venus is morning star until the 4th, and
after that evening star. She will stand prom
inent in the annals of the month after the 4th
as, some weeks following the superior coniunc-
tion with the sun, she will emeree from her
secIusiou, shine with fitful glow, almost 10 the
full blaze OF the twilight and before the sum-
mer wanes will be the loYeliest object In the
western evening sky, while winter will COM
mence in earnest before she reaches her point
Of greatest distance from the sun. On her
conjunction she is in line with the sun and tho
earth ('he sun being in the middlt) is st her
greatest distance from the earth, invisible as
she passes beyond the sun, and invisible for
some weeks to come, being eclipsed BY his all.
powerful light. Jupiter Is evening star
throughout the month. His course Is marked
by an interesting event. On the 18th, at 10
o'clock in ths morning, he Is in quadrasure
with the sun ON the eastern side, and Jupiter
in quadrature is almost as impressive as Jupi-
ter iu opposition. On the 30th will come an
excellent opportunity for studying the differ
enoe in apparent movement between q planet
aud fixed star, for ReguIns and Jupiter will
then be in conjunction. The star seems TO be
Interchangeable In his position, being carried
westward By the earth's motion eastward In
her orbit The planet is rightly named q wan
derer, for he seems TO move now forward new
backward, and ia now stationary. Neptune IL
evening star until the 18Th, and then becomes
morning star. Oa the 18Th at MONDAY no is 10
conjunction with the sun, passing TO the sums
western side snd commencing his course as
morning star. He is the frst OF the giant
planets to reach the goal, though the other
members OF the fraternity will follow bis sx.
ample in duo tune. Mercury Is morning star,
This is the first Of the three tunes in the year
when there Is possibility OF picking him up
as morning star. He will be visible only un-
der the best conditions Of wind and weather.
Mars Is morning star. He is twics in coDjuuc-
tlon with Mercury, and very near him during
the whole month. Saturn is evening star. He
IS now conspicuous Ia the western sky, bot at
the close Of the month will be too near the sun
to be Of much account Uranus Is evening
star. The month closes with Eeptune, Mer-
curry and Mars as morning stars, and with
Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Uranus as evening
stare. The moon fuls on the 28th at 3 81 o. m.
She is in conjunction with Mars and Mercury
on the 18th, with Neptune and Venus on the
4th, with Saturn on the 10th. with Jupiter on
tho Goth and with Uranus on the 23d.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
ANOTHER MYSTERY.
What a PitisbuRg, Pa, Bnggnge Master
Discovsred iu a Trunk.

What a PiusbuRgs Pa, Bnggnge Master
Discovsred an n Trunk.
PITTsBURG, May 2.-This evening baggage
master Jenkins, at the Union depot, upon
breaking open o trunk which gave out sus-
picious odor, was Mortified TO find therein the
body OF man securely bound and in an ad-
vancsd state Of decomposition. The face was
badly discolorsd and bloated. The stencil was
SO great it kept at a safe distance the large
crowd which quickly gathered. The trunk
was common wooden one, and evidently had
not been in use before. 1t arrived here from
Chicago, over the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne &
Chicago railroad at 40 a. m, on the morning
express, and was checked ALL, hut no one
called to claim it. In order to get it into the
trunk the body had been bent almost double.
Around the neck, arms and legs was cord.
which had cut deep into the flesh but there
We're no other marks of violence. The body
was that OF laboring man, probably about 50
years old, of short heavy build, and with a
smooth face. He was dressed in a pair OF
checked woolen pants, blue cotton stockings,
aud on his feet were found pair of new con-
gress CATERS. There was nothing on his per-
son that would furnish any clue to his identity.
except an international money order in favor
of Felipho Caroso, for $25 As. The order was
drawn at Chicago, Feb. "A, 1885, The coroner
is now holding an inquest. He is of the opin-
ion that the remains were in the trunk at
least thirty-six hours.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

The contract for tie construction of the
commence May 1st, but it will not until a week
or two later, owing to the frost. The location
OF the reservoir will be decided upon next
HAek
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
Work County Teachers.

BDDEFoRD, May 1.-The annual meeting of
the York County Teachers Association COM
menced two days. session in Saco this mora
ing. There was very large attendance of
teachers from the county, and an enthusiastic
meeting was held. The principal topic of dis
cussion in the forenoon was the effects of
stimulants and narcotics"
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
MAINE.
DAsTARDLY DOHNGs.

AN Unsuccessful Attempt TO Wreck a
Maine Central Traiu.
AUGUSTA, May This afternoon, as
JeWett's train was on its way to Augusta, at a
sharp curve mile below Richmond, the en-
gineer discovered two-inoh plank resting
whirled around when struck by the locomc-
tive, one wheel passing over it without injury,
and the train kept the iron, continuing on its
way. Some two weeks ago the locomotive Of
the same train passed over plank and board
at Winslow's Cut, near Waterville, while run
ming at low rate of speed. When the bag
gage car reached the obstruction, the train
stopped. There is no clue to the Perpetrators
of these acts,
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
HARVARD ovERsERRs.
Harold N. Fowler, A. H., Appointed In.
afrucIar in asreel.

BOSTON, May 1.-At an adjourned meeting
OF the Board of OVerseersiof Harvard College,
held this morning, Mr.. William G. Russell oc-
cupIed the chair as president pro tenn, aud
Rev. Alexander Mckenzie acted as secretary
1t was voted that the board concur with the
president and fellows in the appointment of
Harold N. Fowler, A. B., as instructor in
Of examination for admission to the college
was discussed, and it was voted that a commit
tee of five, consisting of Messrs. Lodge, Sea-
yer, Story, Parker and Smith, be Instructed TO
consider and report on the acquisitions for en-
i've system and system Of voluntary attendance
at recitations; also that the committee have
authority to confer with the corporation, or
with such committees as the corporation may
appoint.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

Proposals for Eresl, Reef.
Office A. c. S., Fort Preble. Maine. !
ADri1 Oath 1226

Ofce A c. S.. Fort Preble Maine.
April Gath, 1885. I
SEALED PROPOSALS in triplicate subject to the
~ usual conditions with copy of this advertise
meAt attached, will be received at this office until
and place they viii be opened in presence of bid
ders, for fur shing and delivering the Fresh Beef
required Dy the Subsistence Depar tment U. S. Ar
ny AT tnis post for issues to troops thereat during
tue nscal year commencing July lst, 1885.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes
maIked proposals for Fresh Beef" and addressed
me government reserves the right to reject any
blank proposals giving information as to condi-
eec' must De obtained by application to this office.
j. n. FRENCH. JR.,
"a Lieut.. 4th Artillery, A. G. S.
apo ap25, ,27&my2,4
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
Horrible Accident.

ERIE, Penn, May 1.-Charles GROCER of
Washington township accidentally beheaded
his younger brother yesterday morning. He
was cbopDing wood, aud had the axe swung
over his back ready for blow, when his at.
and meanwhile his little brother toddled up to
the block. Charles resumed his chopping
without looking, and brought the axe down
upon the child's neck, almost severing the
head at one blow.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
YESTERDAYS GAMES.
At nFrRoT-r

Ihese games were postponed on account OF rain:
Philadelphia Providence and Baltimore Athletic AZ
Philadephia; and Pittsburg st. Louis at PittsburE
At Washington-Nationals. 16: wIlminatons. S,
AT Omsha-Western Lesgue-Omahas 4; Cleve-
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
GEN. GRANT.


MIS- ComPiete kestOFation 10 Health EEx-
pected-rhe Throat Trouble Rapidly
Decreasing.
NEW YORK, May 2-Gen. Grant passed a
very quiet night and Col. Grant sat up with
him until o'clock this morning. Today the
Gsneral has been debating to stenographer
matter for his book.
"The General still improves, is all we can
say tonight" said Col. Fred Grant this even
ing. "He dictated for an hour and half to-
day, and will finish up the Appomattox cam
palgn tomorrow. He begins now to feel
confident himself that he will recover. The
pain in his throat is very slight and only ap-
pears at intervals, and does not affect his
speech or swallowing The second volume Of
hi3 book will be in the hands of his publishers
as soon as all the maps are furnished, which
will be in q short time"
DIR. Douglass called at 10 o'clock, but not to
STAY,
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
Dr. Everett ON PiIisburys Nonainatien.
The following card appears in all the Roaton

Dr' EVerett on k'iitsbury's Nomination.
The following card appears in all the Boston
papers:
To The Editor, &c;
Dear Sir-I desire to make a statement
through your columns concerning a supposed
Endorsement Of Mr. Pillsbury's appoiDtman by
my presence at the dinner Of the Mlddlesex
Democratic Club. was not there when the
vote was passed approving him; knew moth
ing OF IT till saw II in the papers next day;
attended the dinner only after being assured
that Mr.. Pillsbury himself had declined, and
got the impression from one who ought to
know that many OF the company deeply re-
gretted the appointment. II l had had the least
authorization that the vote would have been
passed, or even the nomination eulogized,
should have steadily declined to be present. I
beiteve the appointment is one that never
should have been made; the most serious mis-
take by far that the administration has com.
mitted; and am as Independent as ever.
Yours very truly,
WILLIAM EVERETT.
Quincy, 80 April. 1885.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
PROF. henri DUCOM,

Having returned to Portland, after six years ab-
fence, can be found, by his former pupils his
lrends, and those wishing to study French, at his
oa quarters No. 23 Free street., over DR.. Bacon's
The Professor begs to inform the American teach
ers OF French in Maize aud New Hampshire that he
intends to teach during the summer vacations.
APPS DIV
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
Damage by the FIead..

QUEBEC, May 1.-The damage by the recent
f)ods Ill tue parish OF st. Francois, Beauce
county, is eetimsted at $50 600. 10 some
places the river rose 20 feet over its usual
height. Roads in the country are all washed
out in places and rendered impassable near
the banks OF the river. The bridge between
Lotbiniere and Stemle was carried away by
the hood and adjacent booms containing 50,-
coo logs were also broken and it is feared the
logs have all gone down the stream.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

A little one year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Levi q. Gary Of Caribou was chohed to
death last Sunday by q small screw which the
child had picked up and put into its meath
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
The Weeks, EaiIures. .

NEW YORK, May 1.-The business failures
occurring throughout the country during the
past seven days number for the United States
lS9 and for Canada 19, as compared with
total OF $40 last week. There is decrease in
South and in New York city where the nun
Der is somewhat III excess of the previous
week.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

Philadelphia Providencs and Baltimore Athlete AZ
Philadelphia; and Pittsburg st. Louis at PittsburE
At Washington-N Nationals. 16; wIlminstons, s.
AT Omsha-Western Lesgue-Omahas 4; Cleve-
lands, 3; 10 innings.
STOLEN BASES.
-, The lawrence team defeated the Cochitustes
Thursday BY score OF IL to- 2.
AT Brockton. Thursday; Brocktops. Is; New
Bediords. = Base hits Brocktons 10; New bed.
I0rds. =. Errors-Brocktons 13; New Bedfords 8.
Umpife-Bignall of Brockton.
Thursday the Young Rivals defeated the Globes
by feore Of . to O.
The Saecarappa ball team viii be made up from
Graham, W. w. Webb. II. Rounds, T. BrSson L.
Lamb, l.. Nason O. Mason. Joseph Hubbard John
s Nuisy' ~ Ilooaoiy three players from out Of town
game will be played next week.
The Portland Reserves are to be reorgsnized in n
Wees OF 5wo ana expect to play the Santords ON
The Bowd1ins and Institute of Technology ciub
played yesterday afternoon on the Union grounds,
News of the base ball victory over Ambsrst
Thursday was received at Hanover with great re-
10cing. Bells we're rung, guns fired and la-os
procession of students, led BY brass band paraded
the town. big bonfire was made on the campus
President Sooen of the Boston club was notified
THURSDAY afternoon by Mr.. Shaw's representative,
club than Boston.
The following are the league games to be ulsyed
to-day: At st. Louis, Chicago VS. St. uis; Buffalo
vs. Detroit, at Detroit; BOstOns vs.. New Yorks at
New York; Providence We. Philadelphias, at Phila-
The Athletics challenge the High School nine to
play game of bali Tuesday at p. m. on the Horse
Car grounds, and would Ike to see reply in the
1t is expected that 1900 people will be on the
Hayerhill grounds at the opening Of the league.
Hatch, McGarr and Hawkes., Of the Haverhills
are all new men.
Blsisdell and Robinson will be the battery of the
Haverhills to-day.
vanstone was signed Thursday night on the
HaVerhills.
The Portlands did some more good practice work
yesterday. All the men played we'll and seemed to
Harry Garfield is manager of the williams Col
thursday the HayerhiIls defeated the stara os
Boston by score OF 20 to 2. Bradley Of the Haver-
hills was five times at bat had i've base hits ana
three runs.
A new pitcher for the Biddefords will report for
trial Tuesday.
Fish, who pitched for the Lawrence team last
season. was married Wednesday night
Hatch, who played IA the Kennebunks and Port
hills.
The Brocktons play in Concord, N. H.. July
and August J. A. the Lawrences ,Julv is and fho
Hayerhils. June 10 and July 30,
A large number of patrons of the game In Bidde-
ford Will 60 TO Lawrence to-day 10 witness the
opening game between the Biddefords and Law
rences.
~, II Is Mullen, one of last seasons Nationals Of
washington, and not Murray, recently released by
me frovidences, who is TO accompany the Bidde-
lorls TO Lawrence, as tenth man. to-day.
~ ne Dsse Dali season will open In Biddetord next
wednesday with game between the Bddefords
and the famous John l.. sullivan combination
sullivan will occupy the pitchers box. 1he nine -
SAID 10 DO good one.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DIR. r., ". REED.

Clairvoyant and Botanic Eshysiciar. RTedi-
sai * oons 502 Congress "a, P0rtla I'D, NE.
DIR. Reed treats all chronic diseases that flesh is
heir to; all q ses that given up as ncurable by
tne ai,opathic and HOMEOPATHIC physicians. | viii
take their case to treat and cure them | find about
Iour nfths OF the cases given up die be cured.
Examiuation at distance by letter, with their
stamp and $500, Examination second sight and
consultation free.
Ofiice hOurs n. ma. to 8 p. na. mar3sntf
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
THE DOMINION.
Fort Washington ssarri.oued.

OTTAWA, May 1.-The militia department
has deemed IL advisable to garrison Fort WEI
lingtoD, at Prescott, and accordingly No. l
companp OF the Oh battalion, Capt. Adams
commanding, has taken mp its quarters in the
fort. Last uiRht two privates deserted. An
officer has been sent by the department to it,
uaRtipate.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

The Calais Times says: "After two years
of idleu ess the tannery here is again in opera
ton, and several Car loads OF hides have ar
rived at the nearest station, Forest, nine miles
distant. The resumption of business pats new
life into the village people, who have had
hard rub to MAKE both ends meet since the
suspension, though we cannot bs considered an
improgident people, when the poor tax for
1884 amounted to only 81; and this was to aid
poor Indian woman with drunken hus-
handD
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

LAcoNIA, May Lake winnipesaukee is
now open for navigation, steamer Bristol ar
irving yesterday at Lake Village from Centre
Harbor, being the first of the season. Steamer
Lamprey viii commsnee her regular trips to
Alton Bay May 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

The following is the State College pro.
gramme for commencement week: June 18th
and 18th, Thursday and Friday, examinations;
June 2oth, prlze declamations by Sophomores;
June 2lst, Sunday, Raccaiaureate address;
S4tb Wenesav .g eS54Ss nns
Thursday, examination of candidates for ad-
mission,
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

Thursday evening Mrs. Cushman, who fer
six years past has been missionary to China,
gave lecture on her work and the ways and
manners of the people of North China. She
exhibited number of different costumes
worn by varicus classes; also many unique and
curious ornaments of the people. She intends
before long to go back TO her field of labor.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
BASE BALL.
OPENING THE BALL.


To-day occur the first games in the Eastern New
England League. The Portlands play against the
HaVerhills at Haverhill. and the Biddefvrds 70 to
Lawrence to play with the club of that city. The
Brocktons were to have played the Gloucesters,
but the Gloucesters are no more. The Portland
club win leave here on the $40 q m train on tho
Boston & Maine railroad, and will be accompanied
oy the president Of the association and number Of
friends and base ball men. The party will meet at
the Merchants Exchange Hetel at o'clock The
entire club win go. They are as follows: Oxley,
Fish Phillips, McGlinchey Pope, Long, CLARK.
Annis, Barnes, Wheelock and Watson.
TUFTS. z; BowDoINs, 8.
At College Hill, Thursday afternoon, the Tufts
College nine. after an exciting struggle defeated
the Bowdoins by the score of to 8. The game
abOended in fine plays among which we're three
double plays Up 10 the hfth inning it was nip and
tuck with both clubs but In that inning Tufta. by
means OF three base bits and two questionable de-
csons OF the umpire, scored four runs and secured
lead which they maintained TO the end OF the
game. The main feature of the game was The
brilliant pitching Of Westcptt, who allowed the
Bowdons but a single base hit. Cook aud Crosby
Talbot excelled In fielding The score:
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
PLYMoUTH's PLAGUE.
The Epidemic Now Said TO be of a More
Seri0us Nature.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa, May 1.-The epidemic
at Plymouth is said to be this morning of a
much more serious nature than it has been for
q week past. Que hundred and thirty new
cases have been reported since yesterday,
making in all over 600 persons now prostrated
with the disease. The majority OF the suf-
ferers are improving, however, which fact is
attributed to the cool weather, and the death
rate is now about three day. The new cases
are said to be of a milder form. At Nantcoke
the disease has made its appearance within the
last week and two deaths have taken place
since yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
National Civil Service Reform, Associa-

PROVIDENCE, May 1.-The executive COM
mittee OF the National Civil Service Reform
Association have voted to hold the next annual
meeting in Newport in August. George Will
liam. Curtis will preside anu deliver an ad-
dress.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

A yoUpg man walked from Houlton to Rock
land, distance of three hundred miles, TO
see If he could not get job on the ne water
Works
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
DOWN AN EMBANKMENT.
Fatal Accident on ihe Reading s. CsIun,-
bin Railroad.

READING, Pa. May la passenger train on
the Reading & Columbia railroad, was thrown
down 15-foot embankment today, near Co
lambia By a defective frog. john Hoack.
fireman, was crushed to death, Henry Right
seil was fatally, and TWO other employees ser-
onsly injured. The passengers escaped with
out injury.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

The Lewiston Machine Company began
Monday to run 10 hours a day, and is making
100 worsted looms of an English pattern for
the Manchester Mills, Manchester, N. II.
About $1,000 is soon to be expended in inn
provements on the Bates street Universalist
church in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

M. S. Smith, ex-superinleDdent Of the Bankers g
Merchants Telegraph Company has placed an at
tachment on the Fali River, Mass, Office Of tho
company and also upon the ontlre line netr cen
Fall River and Providence. A keeper Is now In
charge and no business is received.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
: INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.
A Strike i'm tiae s0ath Chicago Rolling
Mills,

CHICAGO, May la strike inaugurated ct
the South Chicago rolling mills yesterday,
thy about 700 furnace men, pit men and ladle
liners, has caused both the steel and mail mills
to shut down. Some 1900 men are thrown out
OF work. The strikers were receiving from
vi 70 to I'll. 80 day for twelve hours work.
while last fall their pay was So per day for
ten hours OF work. They demand an advance
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

Short for attempted assassination of Capt.
Phelan in ODonovan Rossa's Office was con-
unued here today. The court room was
t1ronged with people anxious to see the prin-
cipals and hear the proceedings in the case.
The work of selecting jury was continued,
Dut up to noon only three had been secured.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Shortening of the Distance TO the Summit
of BEt. Washington.
NORTH CONWAY, May IA large force of
men and teams started from Pinkham Notch
today aud will commence work Monday en- O
new carriage road from Crystal Cascade, on
the Glen road, to the Halfway House on Mt
Washington turnpike, shortening the dis
tance to the summit of Mt. Washington seven
miles In the round trip. The road is to bs
completed by July 9TH and will bs built by
stock company,
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

The examinations at the Academy occurred
sisting of deolamations and readings by the
members of the school.
On Fast Day Mr.. L. j. Strout of Limington
shot large hawk that had in its talons a
black bsss weighing nearly three pounds, which
from appearances, had not been caught more
than ten minutes.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
The Standard says:

The days of peace and prosperity, when the liber.
al chancellors were embarrassed with SURPRISES are
past MIR. Childers has met the difficulties with
courage. Tho scheme, on the whole, is a highly
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02

Twelve converts to the Adventist persuasion
will be baptized Sunday afternoon in the river
at Milltown.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
HARP5WELL,


The spring term of Ho0lton Academy close'
last night with an exhibition by the Senio
class.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-02
TUFTS.

Earned ruDs-Tufts, 8. Two-base hit Crosby.
ThIee-base bi.-Ames First base on balls Tufts.
q BowdoiEs, g First base on errors-Tufts, 4:
Bowdoins 2. Struck out Tufts, 4; Bowdoins, II.
Double plays-Taylor and Mackin, Talbot and
Desrth, bartlett and Pushor. Passed balls Bailey
y; Donovan, 1. rime-2h. 25m. Umpire Wei,
ington of Tufts College.