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The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
GENERAL GRANT.

NEW YORK, March 21.-Gen. Grant went to
sleep between 1890 aud II o'clock last night,
and rested uneasily. He slept at intervals
until after midnight, when he got up and
walked about his room and library. When
the General arose this morning he took some
liquid food in his room. Col. Fred Grant
stated this morning that the General had been
receiving about 20 applications each day for
autographs, and that it was physical impos-
sibiity for the invalid to comply with these
requests. While the writing of one autograph
would not require much exertion, 20 would be
q days work for him, and it would be well for
the public to know, said Col Grant, that their
demands could not be met.
NEW YoEK March 22-Gen. Grant slept a
part of the time last night in his chair. A
consultation was held to-day by Drs. Sands,
Douglas and Shrody, and it was generally CON-
sidered that the patients throat looked much
better. There has been no pain or sensation
of uneasiness about the throat for a week.
Gen. Grant took some food to-day, but has no
DR.. Douglas called to see Gen. Grant tonight,
he found his patient down in the parlor. The
General Immediately walked up stairs to his
room and said he felt very tired, as there had
been great many visitors to see him during
the day. He retired shortly after 10 O'Clock,
and DR.. Douglas thinks he fell into refresh
ing slumber. The General is very anxious
that the weather should moderate, so that he
can take some outdoor exercise in his carriage.
RICHMOND, Va, March 22.--Robert E. Lee
Camp of Confederate Veterans have adopted
q preamble anc resolution rendering General
Grant hearty sympathy in his severe aft1ictlon
and hope that he may soon be permitted TO
regain his health.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
MAINE.
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
How Dexter People Were Deceived by
False Whiskers and Eyeglasses.

BANGOR, March 21.-Thursday morning,
Otis Martin, sheriff OF Plscataquis county, ar
rested Frank L. Stewart of Dexter for forgery
Stewart, it is alleged, forged the name of Will
liam I. Pearson of Bangor to three checks. On
Wednesday he started from Dexter and drove
to Dover, and purchased an organ OF Dyer &
Hughes, and gave them one of the checks and
receiving hack from them $103 in cash. He
then drove TO Guilford. AT Guilford be bought
dress pattern of the value of $40 OF j, K.
Edes 4 Co., and let them have check of SS7,
receiving the difference in cash. He then
drove to Sangerville. where he got the third
check cashed by f. G. & f. FL. Carr. About
o'clock that evening Edes & Co., telegraphed
to Mr.. William T. Pearson, inquiring whether
the check was all right. Pearson Immediately
replied in the negative. Thereupon Sheriff
Warren and W. W. Edes of the firm OF Edes
& Co., started to find their man. They went
to Dexter where they arrived at 2 o'clock in
the morning. There they found that the man
who had hired the team Wednesday morning
had not returned. The ofacer kept watch
and about o'clock in the morning the man
came with the team. Martin, with the assist
ance OF Others arrested the stranger, who was
in disguise. He had on false whiskers and
glasses. When arrested no one knew him,
every one supposing him to be professional in
the business, Soon after he was arrested he
told the police the whole story and removed
his disguise. This was done when he was eat
ing breakfast When he came out of the hotel
ne was very readily recognized by Dexter peo-
pie. Instead OF being a professional and
stranger, he turned out TO be man living at
Braun's Mills. He said his name was B. F.
johnson. He is man 80 years OF age, has
wife and child four weeks old, and mother,
who lives with him. He had spent none of
the money, and returned the same to the swil-
died parties.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
TWO EXPLOSIONS.
The New Jersey State House
Shaken Up and then Nearly
Destroyed by Fire.
Relics in the Geological Museum
Burned.

TRENTON, N. j., March 21.-Two explos ions
were heard in the quartermaster-gener RAILS
office, on the first floor, at the northwest cor
Der CT the State House, about three O'Clock
this morning. The explosions were followed
by flames that shot throgh the windows. In
ten minutes all the apartments were in
ruins. The flames followed the steam pipes to
the floor above, and quickly set fire to the Off
ces OF the clerk in chancery. From these the
conhsgration extended to the geological mus
cum on the third floor. In this museum were
many valuable state relics, but the most val
liable we're sent to the New Orleans exposi-
tion month ego. There was lot of battle
flags, which were rescued BY the fremen at
OF Gen. kearney were destroyed. The fire
then moved back toward the dome, and it
seemed as though the supreme court room, the
chancery court room and the legislative cham
bers would have to go. The books and docu-
ments were hastily removed from the offices
OF the comptroller, the state treasurer and the
secretary of state. At O'Clock the fire was
finally checked, although the engines Wer
still playing upon the ruins so that access may
be had to the ehancery vaults where very
many valuable papers relating to thousands of
estates are kept. These vaults are not burned
but they are believed to be full of water, which
may cause almost as much damage as fire. 1t
is impossible as yet to estimate the loss, bat it
will not fall below 100000. The part destroy
ed is the facade of the original State House
built in 1875. It was altered and improved In
184S. The building contained the q7arter-
master generals Office and the office of the ad-
jutant general, comptroller, clerk in chancery,
clerk Of the supreme court, secretary of state,
and state treasurer and the museum. Only the
museum and quarter-master generals and
chancsry offices were damaged. The other
departments were somewhat destroyed by wat
er. The chancery and supreme court rooms
and the Senate and assembly chambers remain
intact. The entire building is worth $500, 900
on which there is a liberal insurance. The ex-
plosions in the qnartermastsr's room seemed
20 have been caused by confined gas, which ig-
nited in some way. The vaults can scarcely
be opened with safety before this afternoon,
and the injury done to their contents cannot
be ascertained. The debris is being cleared
away rapidly, so that temporary accommoda-
tions can be secured for the chancery office,
the business of which cannot be interrupted
for a day.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
GENERAL NEWS.

German woman, near Pacific, Mo-, Thursday
evening, murdered one of her little children by
butcher knife. She also attempted to xiii her
other two children, bnt they escaped and alarmed
their father, who had great difficulty in overpower
ing his wife, who was violently insane and said she
had been ordered to sacrifice all her children.
While temporarily insane Henry Terry Of New
burg, N. Y, aged S0 jumped from a window in
Cornwall Friday night and was killed.
Ex-Sheriff Cramer of Care county, Mich, has
been arrested as implicated in the robbery Of the
Clare county treasurers office of 81 900 early last
summer
The steamer Brooklyn City from New York
British steamer Rhonddah in the Bristol Channel
Friday. No lives lost.
DR.: David Griffith of Louisville, KY, died of
paralysis Saturday. He was medical director of
SherIdan's army corps.
A. j. Anxier of Louisville, United States Marshal
OF Kentucky, sent his resignation to the President
Saturday.
The Ph@nix Iron Works at Phenixville. Pa, will
start tuIl blast in all departments to-day.
The Board of Public Works of West Virginia were
at Charleston Saturday inspecting the new State
house, preparatory to removing the archives from
wheeling. May 1st, on and after which day Charles
ton will be the capital of the State.
A public demonstr tration of the Irish revolutionist
IN New York city will be held next Sunday. SEN
ator Riddleberger will speak.
Saturday night freight and saloon car were
thrown from the twenty foot trestle at Fairbanks
plain road, and Harry Meigs, conductor, was in
lurei SO that he died yesterday, and Ellery Cham
Derla1n, workman on the road, was severely
injured. The cars were totally demolished.
religious demonstration of unusual interest
occurred in Pottsyille. Pa yesterday. Archbishop
Ryan administered the rite of confirmation to some
800 persons in the Catholic churches of that city
and the occasion was signaized by a large process
sion OF uniformed Catholic societies escorting the
Archbishop, who rode in barouche drawn by four
horses.
Mrs. e. B. Crocker Of San Francisco, Cal sister
in-law Of Charles Crocker. president Of the South
ern Pacific Railway, has informed the Art Assoeia
tlon that she will deed art gallery and her
splendid collection OF paintings to that city pro-
vided its people raise fund Of 100000 in four
months tor maintenance of the gallery. The re-
quired amount will be quickly subscribed. Mrs
Crockers gift is valued at half million dollars.
The coroner's jury in Richmond, Va, iuvestigat-
ing the circumstances connected with the death of
Fanny Lillian Madison, whose body was found in
the city reservoir on the morning of the 14th last
NJ nlght rendered verdict that the deceased came
10 her death on the night of the 18th of March in
the old reservoir, and that Thomas udson CIuyerus
was directly or indirectly the cause of it, The
Both, f-''00 Va '-'
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
U. S. SENAToRsHIPs.
The Contest in Illinois - A Republican
Elected TO the legislature,

Ae OOhtcsA An aAAIH0As - N E6epuDlHcan
Elected TO the Legislature.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 21-In the Joint session
Today at which 40 members were present, Senator
Streeeter found candidate i'll the person of
Justice Alfred M. Grain of tho Illinois supreme
court. report having gotten abroad that an at
tempt would be made to elect anti Morrison can
didate to succeed Bridges, MrMorrison posted off 10
Carroton to-day to attend the dead senator's funer-
al and make sure of the district which is over
whelmingly Democratic, but not necessarily solid
for Morrison. The Republicans will TO, CO the vot-
ing, as returns here show that Spoford Republican
was elected without opposition to-day to succeed
Representative Logan, who dropped dead in the
State House litqle over two weeks ago. There is
fumor, which no one can verify, to the effect tha
ne VIII start in some time next week to vote for ex
Congressman @. b. Farwell. The effect of such
eouls will be to tempt Republicans, after at
lew ballots to go to tarwell leaving Logan at the
END OF next week in about the position as Nor
rison is in now. Haines contends that neither of
the present candidates can be elected, and is not
willing to let the Legislature adcurn without elect
ing senator 1t is generally understood that Sit
tg and Macmillan, the two Republican bolters, are
ready if not anxious, to vote for Mr.. Farwel, and
and Farwells friends quietly boast that at the pro-
per time nineteen other Republicans and three,Den-
ocrats will vote for their favorite. Haines by vot
ing for Farwe would expect to strike terror to the
hearts of the Democrats and bre9k up the Republ-
cans. He wants chaos on both sides. Should Nor
rson realize that the movement of Haines in favor
of Farweli had demoralized not only the Republ-
cans, but also the Democrats he would undoubtedly
try to throw enough Democratic votes to Logan TO
elect Logan, defeat Farwell and revenge himself on
Haines. The end of this wearisome and unsatisfac
tory contest may be nearer than is generally sup
posed. 1 ~
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
sACO NEWS.
Wnnf she Post Omce-LiqnOr Case In
Court The Salvation Army-OIher Mat
terss

(From Our Regular Correspondent)
SAco, March q.
Several leading Democrats in the city are
preparing for dash upon the Saco post Office
as soon as postmaster Chase's term expires
which is one year from the present month; the
contest for this bit of spois will doubtless sim,
mer down to George .McKenney and Samuel
L. Lord, either of whom would make good
postmaster5. Mr.. McKenney is taking the ini-
tiatory steps in the movement and petition is
being circulated and signed quite freely by
both Republicans and Democrats, asking for
his appointment after the expiration of the
present incumbent's term
The first liquor case coming before the nun
icipal court under the new law occurred yes
terday afternoon when one of our leading drug
gists was drawn in to the extent of $3.50.
Early yesterday morning a Scarboro woman
named Babcock, temporarily residing in the
city, procured from the druggists clerk a
half pint of new rum, stating that it was to be
used for bathing purposes only; subsequent
events however, showed that the entire con-
tents OF the bottlewere poured into her stomach
She was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Small who
found her in an exhausted condition and lcck
ed her up to recuperate. At p. m. she ap.
peared before the court and was sentenced to
thirty days at Alfred, after which she confess
ed where the liquor was purchased, when the
druggist was brought in, plead guilty and fned
$3.50, which he paid; the judge then remitted
the woman's sentence.
The Saco Salvation Army are going to loss
their leader, Capt. Happy Bill, who opened
war upon sin in this city some six months ago,
since which time il is said over five hundred
conversions have occurred. Next Sunday Lis
farewell meeting will occur and the following
day he will leave for Boston to take charge Of
the barracks at No. North Russell street.
Miss Lou @. Lilly whose disappearance two
weeks ago has been reported bas been heard
from.
Mr.. w. L. Fitch of Portland will shortly
close most successful singing school which
has been held at the Baptist church vestry. A
grand juvenile concert will be given after the
close Of the school.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
A Notorious Character Arrested for Bru-
taIity.

ATERmL, Mich, March 21.-The sheriff of
Jail yesterday, Jim Carr, proprietor of the
Devils Ranch" house of i'll repute near
Harrison, where Jenny Kinney one of the in-
mates, was brutslly treated The Kinney af-
fair reused SO much talk that committee of
citizens and officers investigated the matter.
Fivegirls were found without clothing enough
to appear out of the house, and, when offered
protection by the citizens, gladly avaied them
selves of it, and now narrate the most horrible
tales of savsgery, including details of two mur-
ders committed within the past year. One of
the victims was salesman, and had $500 with
him, and the other was an inmate of the
house, who tried to escape. Tho facts had
been known to the girls all along, and held ov-
er them as warning Of their fate if they should
attempt to escape or give information. The
grand jury at Harrison found five indictments
against Carr, two Of which are for murder.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
RUMoRs OF WAR.
The Russo -EngIish TroubIe as a News
paper Correspondent Sees a..

paper Correspondent Sees ii.
NEW YORK, March 2l.-The Times London
correspondent telegraphs under yesterdays
date that all interest in the trouble with Rus
sia is centered now in the Ameer's visit to
Lord Dufferin, Viceroy of India, next week,
which in vague way is expected to clear op a
thick atmosphere Of oriental diplomacy, and
show the English where they really stand.
1t is known that Lord Duffsrin expects war,
and his talk to the Ameer is thus likely to
have additional significance. Everybody sus-
pec,s or believes that the massing of the forces
near the Afghan frontier, has been making
progress swiftly of late, but Lord Dufferin
keeps all news of those doings perfectly dark.
Ii the time comes for hostlities it will be
found, l fancy, that quite as good prepaFa-
tions have been made III India as in Caucasus.
Rumors late today have been decidedly of q war
like character. I am told that secretly the
admiralty has been working day and night ia
order to get the feet ready for the Baltic oper-
ations at the shortest notice, and in military
circles stories OF unusual proportions are cur
rent They add that the utmost fear of panic
reigns il Berlin where speculators are loaded
with Russian paper, which they have been
keeping up in the market at a heavy sacrifice
and which is sure to slump if war comes
There is general feeling here in London and
one which grows L think with the public pom
dering on these questions, that war Just now
with Russia might be the very best thing that
could happen.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
OKLAHOMA BOOMERS.
a Large Body of COlOnisIs En- Route 10 the
Indian Reservation.


Indian Reservation.
ARKANSAS CITY, KAN, March 21.- Gen. Hatch
has received word, by courier, from the Sac and
Fox agency. $50 miles southeast of here, that
large body of colonists passed that point on the
18th inst. en- route to Oklahoma, and that the
main body, consisting Of about $50 persons, were
from Cofeyville, Kan. Capt Deweese, with four
companies of the 9th cavalry, is scouting in that
portion OF the territory, and courier has been
sibe, betoIe it reaches Oklahoma, and to turn it
back. Should the colonists reach Oklahoma it is
understood their stock will not be destroyed, but
they will be compelled to leave. These men left
the Kansas line before President Cleveland issued
his proclamation and they know nothing about it;
but Gen. Hatch believes Deweese will be able to get
between them and the Oklahoma country by forced
marches, and thus compel them to turn about with
out even having glimpse of the land. Deweese,
however, was on the 18th inst. 100 miles north Of
the sac and Fox agency, with his battalion, and it
looks as if the colonists might beat him in the
to the Cimarron river, where it was intended to
enter Oklahoma
The Oklahoma settlers have prepared a petition
to President Cleveland which will be forwarded by
mail. Nearly 1900 signatures will accompany the
petition. 1t recites that several hundred citizens
from nine states. many having their families and
household goods and family utensils are now en-
eamped here preparatory to settlement in Okla
hona having disposed Of their homes elsewhere
After reviewing the situation and the recent con-
gresslonal action authorizing the President to open
negotiations with the Indians they petition him to
obstacles to the settlement of Oklahoma at once
and they ask that the said commission include at
least one member known to favor the opening of
Oklahoma to immediate settlement.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
The Rutland Railroad Trial.

RUTLAND, March 21, In the Page trial to-
day questions of law were argued before the
court as to whether the plaintiffs have any
legal right to recover on certain items of their
specifications even if they prove the facts to be
as they claim. The defendants argued that all
claims growing out. of the!transactons Of Birch
ard and Page while operating the Rutland &
Burlington r. r. as trustees of the second mort
gage bondholders. were finally settled in court
of chancery in 1871 and cannot now be open
ed. The arguments were continued nearly all
day. A decision will probably be rendered
Monday afternoon,
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
WASHINGTON.
Reducing ss,e Force,

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Attorney General
Garland today issued an order reducing the
force OF examiners in the department. of jus-
tice from seven to four. In his letter to the
three examiners who are notified that their ser
vices will be dispensed with after the 2lst inst,
the attorney general says that his action Is
based on the belief that the intereets of the
government do not now require as many exam
iners as are at present In the employ of the
department., and in reducing the number he
has concluded to retain those who are of long,
est service in the department.
Efficient Clerks to be Retained.
WAsHINGToN, March 21.-"I do not" saws
Atty-Gen. Garland to a caller, ''intend to re-
move clerk in the department who has prov
ed himself 10 be efficient, and whose services
are necessary for the performance of the work
Of the Office"
nlr. Villas First Appointment.
WARRINGTON, March 2l.-The newly elected
representative from Tennessee, j. i. Richard
son, has the honor OF securing the first appoint
msnt made by Postmaster Villas Upon his
solicitation, j, N. Taylor was today appointed
postmaster, at Lynchb1rg, Tenn, to fill va
cancy caused by the resignation OF the late
postmaster.
Navy Voucher Frauds.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-The grand jury
today returned additional indictments against
William III. Dempsey and Daniel Carrigan
an j. w Drew fer presenting false vouchers
In what are known as the navy voucher fraud
cases.
The Despatch Beat Dolphin.
WARRINGTON, March 21.-Secfetary Whit
ney has written letter to Jno. Roach in reply
10 communication from the latter announc-
ing the Completion of the despatch boat Dol
phin, saying that though she did not upon her
trial trip recently, show 2300 collective indi-
Gated horse power developed By her engine
| and maintained successfully for six consecutive
| hours as contemplated by the contract it was
not due to detective workmanship nor mater
| lals,o0t that with better coal and awell trained
| engineer force this result would be- exceeded
and asking for statement from Mr. Roach of
the iuil amount of his claim upon the Dolphin
| up to date.
Facts aud a8um0rs.
| 1t ia probable the Senate will adjourn before
tho end OF the present week end possibly it
may 90 so by Tuesday or Wednesday next.
President Cleveland has rented a pew in the
FIRST Presbyterian church of this city of which
Rev. y. Sunderland formerly chaplain of the
| U. IS. Senate is pastor. The pew was occupied
| today ey Miss Cleveland andMss Hoyt, sisters
| of the President.
| 1t is understood that it was decided tonight,
| at conference between the President and
Postmaster General Vilas that Mr.. Hay, re-
4 Gently appointed first assistant postmaster
general should qualify as such before leaving
| tor Florida, where he intends going for his
| health, early this week. This course will be
| followed IN order that Mr.. Hay may be en-
aoled to designate some Democrat to act for
| hlm during his absence, instead of leaving the
business OF his Office in the hands of the pres
ent hrst assistant, MIR. Crosby.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
PAPER HANGsNCS.


Our Spring stock is now COM
plete, and we are ready to offer the
most Artistic Designs at reasOna-
BILE prices. Ceiling work special
ty; estimates and plans furnished.
Mr.. e. T. Copeland of Boston, has
recently taken charge of this de-
partment, and we can assure pO-
lite and respectful attention.
Mr.. y. w. Emerson, the well
known decorator, has charge of the
mechanical department. w o
would urge all OF those cOntem-
plating the use of Wall Papers, to
examine our stock and make Sc
lectiOns before the assortment is
broken.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
AMONG TEE ICE HOUSES.
The Kennebec Ice HarVest-OperatiOn
the Pusf Winter.

Nearly every house on the Kennebec is now
filled with the frozen commodity, the gather
ing and shipping of which has now become
one of the chief industries Of the State. AS
stated before in these columns about an aver
age amount has been harvested. The cost will
be rather more than the average, owing to the
heavy snow fall and consequent additional
expense Of scraping. Twenty one concerns
have operared on the river, the amounts har-
vested being as follows, as nearly as can be as
cerjained:
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-23
SUB URBAN NE ws.


The business Of the horse railroad is increasing
and will require new side tracks in several places.
Tnere are good prospects for lively business
among contractors and builders the coming season.
Mr.. Parker of Windham, will erect two houses on
the lot of Pitt street and Forest avenue. Mr.
Plummer of Woodford's, is preparing TO build two
houses on Fessenden street. The lumber is already
the ground. Two new dwellings will be erected
early this spring Fessenden street. Plans are
now being made and work will commence as soon as
the ground is in fit condition to operate. The
"Deering Land Company" contemplate BUILDING
four houses on William street. MIR. Geo. f. saw.
yer of Portland, is making good progress with his
new house and stable Fessenden street The
house will be ready for occupancy in May.