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The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

Mr.. G. Il. Clarke, of the Auburn high
school, has been here on short visit lately.
Representatives McGillicuddy and Barton
called around to see some of their college
friends on their way home from Augusta.
DIR. Brown lectured before the Literary AS
sociation Monday evening. His sabject was
lord Erskine; His Influence on Civil Liber-
ty.'
Edward Stsnwood gives the third lecture of
his course next Thursday evening. Subject,
"Party Strife in the Time of Jefferson"
Moulton, of 81, has been chosen captain of
the base ball nine for the coming season.
Word has been received from Gen. Cham
berlain that his health will not permit him TO
return until spring. Meanwhile DR.. Brown
will have the Seniors in Intern ational Law.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
GENERAL NEWS.


Kiernan's news agency says that the executive
committee of the Western Onion Telegraph Com
pany at meeting in New York yesterday, recon-
mended the payment of " per cent quarterly div
idend. payable April 1st.
The Atlantic cotton mills, of Lawrence Mass
giving employment to 200 operatives will shut
down one-third Of their machinery. This machin-
cry will be started up again until the markets
are IN better condition.
Thomas Plunkett of Worcester, Mass sergeant
10 the list Massachusetts Regiment, who lost both
arms while defending the cOlOrs at fredericksburg
dld at his home in Worcester yesterday morning,
aged A years. He leaves a widow and two sons.
On recovering from his wounds he was generously
provided for by contributions of people who honor
ed his bravery, and by full pension. He has held
position as messenger at the State House in Bos-
ton for 10 years. No man IN the State was better
known, and no soldier had grander record for
bravery and sacrifice.
AT Brockton, Mass, Monday night officers ar
rested Mrs Lizzie Carlson, the charge of entic-
ing two young girls into houses of Ill fame in Bos-
ton, on the pretense of securing them good situa-
tions. She was released under bonds of $500, but
vas Immediately re-arrested for other operations of
similar nature.
Thomas James Rawlings who was living with
friends at Woodside, L. L.. has been notified that
he has fallen heir to estate in Wales, England,
valued at &37 ,O0O
The condition of the Ice gorge in the Susquehan-
ma river at Wilkesbarre, Pa is giving rise to seri-
GUS apprehension. A few days of warm weather
oY melting the snow on the upper course Of the
which is several miles long, will cause the ater
back up.
Heavy gales on the Atlantic have seriously de-
lsled ocean steamships, and number OF them
bound to New York, are now overdue. Among
them are the Tantalin, from Malta; Australia from
Hamburg; India, from Marseilles; and Ds Ruyter,
from Antwerp.
The Massachusetts House yesterday, after long
debate, ordered to third reading ssolve provid-
ing for biennial sessions of the Legislature.
Margaret Provost of Springfield, Mass, aged 9,
was fatally burned last night by the explosion of a
kerosene lamp. Others IN the room were also bad
ly burned.
The artists OF Italy will send deputation to
Washington to endeaVor to have the tariff on for
eign works of art changed. The deputation will
contain two American artists.
Investigation of the pension agency in PhiladeI-
phia show that 1000 have been paid for fraudu-
lent claims. Clerks in the office have committed
the frauds. aud it is stated the bondsmen of Geu
Seckel. the late agent, will be called upon to make
good the losses.
al The Re Republicans carried Camden, n j., yester-
| and Democrats.
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Hrnmn nTeetin, John :,

Saturday was the ninetieth anniversary OF
"Camp Meeting" John Aliens birth, and on
Sunday evening he preached in DIR. Cullis's
church, in Boston. He was arrayed in his Gus
tomary suit of plain black clothes, with high,
old-fashioned white stock encircling his neck.
The gray hair, still quite thick, stands straight
from his head in all directions, and as he spoke
he frequently ran his hand over and through
it, The color of his face is almost bronze, and
from the button hole next but one to the top Of
his old-iashioned vest, to the upper pocket on
the left side, hangs the heavy watch chain. He
repeats the Scriptures instead of reading them,
and when he breaches he pounds the pulpit
and the Bible with his right fist vigorously. He
uses quaint phrases and even quainter illussra-
tions to his points, and speaks withal most
clearly and distinctly. He told last Sunday
evening of his conversion which occurred SO
years ago last June, at a camp-meeting down
in Maine Since that time he has attended
nearly 600 such gatherings. He told how he
had first been brought to realizing sense Of
his position and condition, and how, to use his
own words, che went there swearing man
and came back shouting Methodist" When
he was converted he leaped into the air two
feet, that is, SO his wife told him, for he had
no knowledge Of it himself, and shouted
"Glory to God" People pronounced him era
zy, but he said that if it was arrangement he
hoped it would hold on, and it did, and is has
not all gone yet.- Boston Post.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
THE CROPS.
Returns TO the Department of Agric,

Returns 10 the department. Of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, March 10-Tha returns OF the
Department of Agriculture show that 81 IL
per. cent of the last crop of corn remains in the
farmers hands, against SO per cent on the 1st
OF March, 1884. The amount shipped is few
millions less than last year. The exports equal
2S,O00,000 buebels against 1900, COO at the
same date in 1884, and the commercial re-
oelpis at the western markets are also less,
full eastern crop reducing slightly the de-
mand, Notwithstanding the reduction in price.
Ihe proportion of merchsntaole corn is very
Iarge-S7 per cent, against an average OF SO
Tor 2 period OF years and 90 for the last year,
Wheat reported in farmers hands is about
SO per cent. OF the crop-I69, 600 GOO bushels,
or 50,000000 more than the stock of last
Maroh. The quality is reported above The
average ID every Western State excspt Illinois
and Missouri and in nearly AL the AtlsDtic
ard Cult Coast Ssateg.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
A Conaiet of Au,r.eritx in Arizona.

TUCSON, Arizona, Mar 10-The writ of res
titution Issued by Judge Wood, in behalf of j.
M BIGGER, recently evctsd from his premises
on the Papago reservation, was resisted by a
squad OF eight soldiers, who threatened to
shoot Sheriff Paul, who was sent to serve the
document The writ was finally served on
Col. Forsyth and Lieut.. Mason, under whose
orders the soldiers were detailed for this duty.
The arrest of the soldiers on charges of resist
ing an officer of the law and contempt of court
was ordered yesterday. The facts have been
telegraphed to Secretary Lamar, with re-
quest that the troops be withdrawn. Should
the request be refused, il is feared that serious
trouble will follow.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

Annual Winter Reunion Of she Alumni.

The fourth annual winter reunion OF the
alumni OF Westbrook Seminary was held last
evening at Gilbert's Hall. Gilbert's orchestra
furnished music throughout the evening,
At the opening of the literary exercises, DIR.
E. NJ. Fuller of Bath President of the Associ-
alton, welcomed the graduates around the
shrine OF theirlAlma Mater, and acted as mas
ter CT ceremonies. Responses were made by
Rev. DIR. Weston, President of the Seminary,
Harry r. Virgin, of the class Of 49, Augustus
F. Moulton, 69, 81. P. Walker, 'S1, Frank W.
Woodman, 73, 1. L. Elder, '6S, together with
poem by Miss Lottie Montgomery, class of
'S1. j. G. Jennings was caterer for the occa.
sion, and did himself credit as usual. After
the banquet, these who desired, danced until
late hour.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

MASSACHUSETTS.
Harvard sludent. Must Amend Prayers.

Harvard Students Must Attend Prayers.
BOSTON, March 10. The following announce
ment in regard to the prayer petition signed
by over 900 undergraduates and sent to the
authorities ever month ago, was made public
this morning: At meeting Of the President
and fellows Of Harvard College in Boston,
February 10th, petition was received from
large number OF students asking that the at
tendance at morning prayers be made volun-
tary for undergraduates 81 years old or over,
and optional according to the wishes of their
parents or guardians for undergraduates who
are under 81 years, aud it was voted that the
petitioners be informed that the President and
fellows are not willing to grant their petition.
COgson's Aster0id.
BOSTON, March 10.--A cable message to Har-
vsrd College observatory from DIR. Kruger at
Kiel, Prussia, announces the probable discov-
cry of Cogsob' last asteroid by DR.. Palisa. Its
position at the time of discovery was March
8. 1888 right ascension, 6 hours, A minntes,
AZ seconds; declination % degrees, 10 minutes,
] second.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
MEXICO.
Dsnth Blow 10 the Proposed

DSath BLOW 10 the Proposed ExpositiOn.
CRY OF MEXICO, via GALVESTON, March
10.-The government has withdrawn the con-
cession made to the Mexican National Compa-
ny, organized during the latter part of last
year by Count de Prez, who has recently been
IN the United States arranging the affairs of
one 6ae company ana endesvorlng TO raise $1,000
pal feature of the concession was that it allowed
the company to open an exposition in this city
and to import goods free of duty unless the
goods were sold. The projectors of the scheme
will receive partial remuneration from the gov
ernment, but the withdrawal of the concession
effectually brushes the company, and indicates
that no other concessions of like character
will be given, granting to one concern importa-
tion privileges not enjoyed by merchants in
general.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
E1sterious Assault

Providence, b. L , March 10.-The town of
Westerly was excited this morning by the dis
covery OF pool of blood on the abntment of
the railway bridge over the Pawcatuck river
and evidences around of desperate struggle,
with indications that possibly a murder had
been committed. Later James McKeen wss
found on the Connecticut side Of the river,
sitting on his mothers doorstep, with his skull
fractured and his face battered. His mind
wandered and coherent reply cannot be got
from him until he can recover ha senses. The
affair is shrouded in mystery.
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souabbIe over n Ra;lro.d.

RUTLAND, VT, March 10.-In the County
court here today, the suit of the Rutland rail-
road against John B. Page, ex-president of the
road and ex-governor of Vermont, was set for
trial Monday with special jury The suit is
for 100000, claimed to have been taken by
Page when president and is part of compli-
Gated and bitter fight in the railroad manage
ment. Page claims the road really owes him
$50 900 and that if there was any crookedness
somebody concerned in the old management
with him was to blame. Criminal suits are
pending against Page aud Joel M. Haven, ex-
treasurer of the railroad, growing out of the
same controversy, one or more OF which will
probably be tried this term
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, March 10-The United States
grand jury today found a joint indictment
against Capt. Charles w. Bracket, recently at
the head OF the special agents department at
the custom house, and James s. Chalker, his
assistant, for receiving bribeS from importers.
United States Commissioner Shields fixed
their bail today at $1,000 each. Richard
D. jackson, lawyer, and Samuel d. Houston,
broker, have been indicted for participation in
the alleged bribes OF officials.
A Drawing Room Car Blown up.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, March 10 Yesterday al.
ternoon the steam heater in thu Wagner draw.
ing room car China, on the New York Central
road exploded at this station. Half of the
roof was blown eff aud on to a mail car on a
side track. Every window was smashed and
the interior of the Car disarrsnged generally
The report was heard for long distance All
of the passengers were dining and escaped in-
jury. Two employees were scratched and
bruised gome.
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Bates College.

The first Of series of practical talks before
the college Christian Association was given
Sunday afternoon by Rev. @. e. Cate of Main
street Free Baptist church. on the subject:
"The Gail to the Ministry" Rev. Mr.. Howe
Of the Pine street Congregational church will
speak next Sunday on the subject OF missions.
The first division of the Sophomore prize
speakers deelaim, week from tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
A legislator Arrested for Ar.on.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, March 10-To.nieht.
j. G. Higgins, member of the House OF Rspre.
sentatives from Polk county was arrested on
requisition from the Governor of Georgia.
charged with arson, committed in Georgia 10
years ago He came to Arkaneas and was
elected to tho Legislature in 1875, but hearing
that reqoisition was out for his arrest he fad
to.Texss and remained two years. Gov. Huegs
to-day quashed the warrant issued on the re-
QUESTION because of Misrepresentation and sat
6ugins at liberty.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
COgsou's Asteroid.
GEN. GRANT.

NEW YORK, Mar. 1O-Dr. Douglass tonight
said of Gen. Grants condition.; "The General
did not sleep well last night, but in the fore
noon he got several hours sleep. He was
very bright at noon and all the afternoon, and
he took his liquid food we'll. His condition, as
TO pulse and temperature, is very excellent.
Food, as a stimulant is used tonight to draw
blood from the head. His throat is no better.
nor no worse than for the last three days. Gen.
Grant wanted to go oo1n to dinner today, but
was persuaded not to do so. If you saw him
today you would not know he was sick from
his face.n
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

AT the annual meeting in March, 1874, the
town voted TO abolish the district system for
schools and chose one person from each school
district as committee of appraisers upon the
value OF the several school houses, the same to
be paid TO the tax payers OF the several districts
by the town, since which time the schools have
oeen IN charge OF supervisor, and the effic-
iency with which they have been managed
has proved that it was move in the right di-
rection.
Hiram Pierce is shipping By rail several car
loads of hay every week.
A change in our drug stores has taken place {:
Messrs. Soule & Bowker have sold to Winthrop
.. Fogg; E. e. Pinkhsm has sold to Everett
e. Bowker.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
FIENDIsH SCHEME.
Fortunate Discovery of an Infernal MA
chine in a Railway Hice

CLEVELAND, o., March 10.-A clerk at the
Union freight depot on the Lake Shore Rail-
way discovered yesterday upon a shell of a
closet or cupboard where in-shipping blanks
are stored, a mysterious package, which, upon
investigation, proved to be an Internal ma
chine charged sith dynamite. II was so ar
ranged upon the pile OF papsrs that the OPEN
ing Of the door caused it TO fall, but the clerk
caught it before it reached the floor There
are thirty or forty men employed in the room
and an explosion must have caused a great
loss of life. The cartridge is supposed to have
bsen placed in position by a discharged en-
nloua
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His Prophetic words

WHEELING, w. Va, March 10.-William
Brown, a prominent Democrat OF Marion coun-
ty, SO years old, remarked Sunday that now
his party was triumphant, he was pre- pared to
die in peace. Half an ho1r later. at dinner, he
was choked to death by fragment of meat
lodging in his throat.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
RECORD OF FIRES.
Destructive Fire at Newberne, N. G.

NORFOLK, Va, Mar, 1o.-Iutelligepcs has
been received hsre of destructive fire at
New6erne, N O., last night, in which the Gen.
trail Hotel and 20 houses and stores were de-
stroyed. Loss 100000; insurance $4,000
A $4,000 Blaze.
WYOMING, H., Mar. 10.-Ths Castel House
Block containing hotel and nun Der of
stores wore burned this morning. Loss $45, ,00o
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
NEW HAMPsHTRR.


HH'1~ zNNOHSHNHhH 70 a HI5F0f NhVdAIUs
DOVER, N. H., March 1O-L4st night Mrs.
Q: a. DaFe, landlady of the Kimball House,
who has bsen an invalid for two or three days,
after disrobiag. went to thu stove in her Sit
ting room. which is an open CRATE, to warm a
flannel saturated in alcohol. In solne way it
canght hTe, and the flames eapea TO her night
dress Her legs, hands and stomach were bad
~ burned. She lies in a very critical condition.
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SPORTING.
Trottiug on the Ice M CaIass.

8
CALAIS, Me., March 1O.-An exciting trot-
ting match for $1OO.a side took place this
afternoon on the river just above this city,
between S. S. Pineo's black mare Maad 7.
and James Eagan's brown gelding Charlie
Ross, the former winning in three straight
heats
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
FINANCIAL.
Failures i'm BOSTON. .

BOSTON, Mar. 10.-John W. Call & Co., pro-
duce dealers, No. 80 South Market street, have
failed and gone into insolvency. Liabilities
unknown.
No. rs Essex street, owe about $16,S50; assets
light,
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NO TRACE LEFT.
Terrible Havoc wrought by Nitro Glyce-

Terrible Havoc Wrought by Nitro GIyce-
rine-Two Hen Blown 20 Atoms.
BRADFORD, Pa, Mar. 10.~-A magazine con-
tanning 5000 pounds of nitro glycerine at the
Rock Glycerine Company's works, five miles
from this city, exploded today, killing W. HI.
Remington, one of the proprietors, and Il. v.
Pratt, an enploye. The factory, % fest away,
found 200 feet away, and all his bones were
broken, but the skin was intact. Remington
weighed 100 pounds, but one or two pieces of
flesh was the only trace that could be found of
him. Trees were torn up by their roots and
great holes were made in the earth.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Personal Controversy Between mEgh
Missouri Officials.


ST. LOUIS, Mar. 10.-A personal controversy
betseen Governor Marmaduks/and Major G.
U. Rainwater, o prominent citizen Of st. Louis
aud possible Democratic candidate for mayor
OF this city, has assumed very bitter phase
Yesterday Governor Marmsd1ke gave report
ers at Jefferson City an afidavig bearing the
signature OF Robert G. Pate, keeper OF keno
rooms in this city alleging that in 1875 no paid
money for the privilege of Tunaing keno rooms
here and that the understanding was that the
money was for the benefit OF l.. Harrigan
chief OF police OF this city and Major Rsin-
water who was the executive officer oI the
board of police commissioners. Today ma jor
Raiuwater ublished an open letter to Gov er-
nor Marmaduke in which he denounces
the affidavit as most infamous lie
and believes that those who read it will agree
with him that the man who became parts to
the circulation of such outrageous staten ents
on such basis is trihe worse than the secun-
drel who originated the story. Major Hsrri-
gan also pronounces the affidavit monstrous
lie and states that the written scknowledg
ment that il is q lie is in existepce
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
UNITED STATES SENATOR
SHIPS.
The Gnnrest In HIlinniu.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Mar. 10.-It is reported
that State Senator Budges is failing fast, and
that his death is expected at any time. Mr..
Badges is Democrat, and his death would
offset that of Representative Logan (Rep)
thus making the legislature tie again On
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Consumption Among she Tndian..

LITTLE RocK, Ark, Mar. 10.-An Indian
Territory special says that consumption pre-
walls to an alarming extent among the Usage
Indians. The disease has assumed the form Of
an epidemic. The death rate is great and in
measure threatens to decimate the tribe Many
prominent Indians have died 'aithin few
weeks
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

WIS, Gilman, editor of the Aroostook Pion-
esr, who has been seriously i'll, has been stead
lily failing since Sunday morning, and bat slight
homes are entertained of his recovery.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable from Different
Countries.
El Mahdi Afraid Of Revolt and Leaves
KhartOum.
A Graveyard in France Desc
Grated.
The New Arehbi.hop of Dubliu.

DUBLIN, Mar. 10.-Rev. DIR. Walsh presi-
dent Of Weymouth College has been elected
Archbishop of Dublin to succeed Archbishop
McCaDe, deceased. This election however is
subject to the Pope's approval which will un-
doubtedly be given. DIR. Walsh is considered
a moderate Home Ruler and is deemed very
accountable to the Parpelites,
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
MAINE.
Pas1ornl CaiI IAecspred.

DOVER, N. H., March 10.-Rev Lincoln
Given Of Oakland, Me-, has accepted call to
the pastorste Of the Free Will Baptist Church
in Comic.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Corporate Existeuce Exteu,Ie.,

WASHINGTON. March 1O.-The Comptroller
of the Currency, today, extended the corporate
existence to March 1S, 1905, OF the Medomak
National Bank OF Waldoboro, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
GEO. D. PERRY.
MARI diff
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, March Ii.
The indications for New England are
fair and colder weather, northwest winde, rig-
ing barometer. CautonarY signals from New
Haven to Eastport.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
t11.27 P. MI
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

AT an adjourned meeting Saturday, March
7th, y. D. Anderson was chosen moderator
The town voted to raise for support of schools
Sl450; town charges, S1400; highways, $1,000
In labor tax and $500 in money. S. L. Adams
being previously chosen selectman, could not
serve as collector and the taxes were bid off by
Rufos Berry for collection at "a mills. A COM
munlcati0n was read in open town meeting
from Hon. M. p. Frank, executor of the will
of the late Henry Pennell, assuring the town
finished when accepted by the town, that he
would become responsible for tie completion
of the same.
HALLoWELL.
The Sew city government met Monday
morning. Charles It. Kilbrath was chosen
president OF tha common council j. w. Full
Ter, clerk of the council. j. Edwin Nye was
reelected city clerk.
LlMINGroN.
As Mr.. Edmund Black Of North Limineton,
about 16 years OF age, was stepping from his
pung, Monday evening, he slipped and fell,
breaking both bonds of the right forearm just
above the Rrist.
ST. ALBANs.
While cutting wood recently, Mr.. w, W.
Tracy found rare curiosity formed between
the decayed heart OF beech tree and the ont
side which ressmbed very closely the leather
tanned fromthe aheep-skin. or chamois leath-
er, it being very soft and pliable. It will be
sent to Prof. Baird of the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition.
WATERYILLE.
The new iron bridge over the Kennebsc be-
tween WaterVille and Winslow is nearly com.
pleted. The planks have already beea laid
ard before the present week is gone the bridge
will probably be in use.
RoCKLAND.
The March term Of the s. j. Court sets at
Rockland, Tuesday. Judge Walton will be
present Maj. J. d. Pulsiier will act as re-
porter. Judge Virgin holGs the March term in
Oxford county, which opens Tuesday Wood
bury Pnlsifer viii act as reporter.
IN GENERAL.
The following patents have been issued to
Maine inventors: G. Berry, Biddeford, phar-
maceutical still 0. G.. Crchett, Belfast heel
furnishing machine; j. w. Trupell, Rock
land, check rein holder. Trademark: j. & e.
A. Wyman, Millbridge, canned she'll fish;
words "Island Brand" Laoels: Canton Paint
and Oil Co., Saco, three for blacking and oil
dressing.
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fishermen Lost.

BosToN, Mar. 10-Schooner Oscar and Hat
tie, of Swsmpscott, from Georges Bank, arry-
cd today. She reports March 9th, lost a dory
with John Barrett of Swsmpscolt, who leaves
widow and children, snd Peter Churni, a
native OF Norway.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

at yesterdays election in Charleston, W. Va, the
man; something unknown 10 many years.