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NOTES.


Blakely who played with the PortiaGds last
season, has been signed by Manager Bancroft s2r
the Rochesters, and he pitched in the game with
the Philadelphias Friday.
The New York Sun says that cleverly played
game took place at the grounds of the Ridgewood
club Sunday, between the Ridgewoods and New
buryports. The field work of both clubs, although
not brilliant was not bad. Lawlor, young local
pitcher, held the Newburyports down to five hils
and with good results. The score: Ridgewoods,
NeWbuIVDOrtS. b,
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BATH, April 26.-A grand banquet at the Saga
dahoc House this evening was rendered c. A.
Coombs, General Manager of the Boston, Hoosac
Tunnel and Western Railroad, formerly Superin-
tendent of the Knox g. Lincoln Railroad, by a
large number of the most prominent citizens in
cud ing Mayor Wakefield Pres. Arthur Sewall of
the Maine Central, Collector Torrey, Postmaster
Nichols, John W. Ballou, W. L. White and 9th
ers. Mr.. Coombs was presented with an elegant
X. T. badge by Dunlap Commandery. Mayor
Wakefield presided.
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New England Members of tn
National Campaign Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 26:-Kepresentallye NC
Comas OF Maryland, Secretary OF the JOINT ne
the names Of the Congressional Campaign Com
mittee, when selected by the representative State
members of the committed are as follows Con-
necticut Jos. r. Hawley Maine. G. A. Boutelle;
Massachusetts, VIM. W. Rice; New Hampshire,
. H w Blair; Rhode Island, Nelson w. Aldricli
Varp,ont Inhn w Stewart.
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Found Him in Montreal.

Boston, April 26-Pinkerton'S office has had
men engaged several days in tracing the move
ments of Daniel r. Smart who abscOnded from
New York a week or more ago with some $780,
600 or 100000 belonging to George Fowler &
Son. his employer. 1t was learned that Smart's
wife lived in Lowell Maine. A detective who
went there found that she had left with her two
children week previous. She was then traced
to Brighton, Fryeburg, Portland, and finally to
Montreal. In the latter city Smart, his wife,
children and brother were found yesterday quar-
tered at st. Lawrence Hall. The extradition
laws not covering his crime he was arrested for
bringing stolen property into the Dominion 1t is
expected large portion of the funds will be re-
covered.
Found Drowned.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., April 26.-Alpheus Deer
ing of Kittery Maine, aged 80 years, was found
drowned in the harbor this morning. 1t is sup
pos ed he fell overheard
Killed by a Tram.
ORoNo, April 26.-The body Of an unknown
man was found ON the track of tile Vanceboro
bramch of the Maine Central Railroad this even
ing How the accident happened is not known.
He was seen on the track this afternoon accom-
panied by two others, and it is thought he had
been drinking. The body was taken to Orono and
Coroner Whitney of Bangor, summoned.
No Cattle Disease in Bangor.
BANGOR, April 26.-The cause of the cattle dis
ease reported last night as prevailing among the
stock of L. H. Bunker of East Bangor, has been
discovered today. The cattle got into field and
ate large amount of dead grass and stubble,
producing stoppage. A veterinary surgeon was
called today and he arrested the progress of the
disaaSe No more animals will die.
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LAcoNIA, n. H., April 26.-A very serious 1or,
est fire is raging on Doe mountain at Welrs % anu
much valuable timber has been destroyed Ine
Lake Village fire department was sent for tooay'
Great damage has been caused.
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BooTHBAY, April ga disastrous fire is rag
ing in the eastern part of the town. Several
hundred acres have been burned over and the fire
is still burning fiercely. The fire department has
lust been called out
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Minor Matters.

Representative Miliken introduced today, bills
to pension Addison Morrill, and to pay Evelyn H.
Pratt forty-five thousand dollars for the steamer
Dirigo, which was lost while in the service OF the
Irr,ifa
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In the Coal Districts.

PrTrsBURG, Pa, April 2e.-H. M. ,Jarwell, a
prominent coal operator OF the Kanawha valley IN
trade of that district has.neyer been paralleled in
history and unless there is an improvement fully
New River districts will fail. This deplOrable con-
dition of things is attributed to PittsDurg compet
ton aud the use of natural gas. Notwithstanding
the depression the miners are preparing to strike
May 1st for an advance of half a cent per bushel
They now get 214 and want "a cents. This they
desperate Only 5000 meh of all the Miners of
two districts are engaged now and with 10000 or
10 900 out of employment there will be very sad
nfa ffnirc
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*Johnson hit by pitched ball.

YESTERDAYS GAMES.
AT Bridgeport, Conn-Brdgeports, 3; Columbia
College, 20.
At Willamstown, Mass-Williams, 10; Bow
dons, 1. Base hits, Williams 13, Bowdoins IL
errors, Williams 8, Bowdoins IA.
AT Louisvlle-Louisvllles, 3; Pittsburg, 8.
At Philadelphia Athletics, 3 Baltjmores, b.
9attsW Washington-W Washingtons, IL; Yales, o..
At Broosl yn-M -Metropolitans, 3; Brooklyns, g.
At New YorkAlRutfalos, 3; New Yorks, IL.
At ST. Louis-Browns,N Cincinnatis, 10.
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CHANGES AT THE BOSTON AND MAINE.
Mr.. ]. NJ. French, who has been ticket agent In
the Eastern Division of the Boston and Maine rail-
road in this city, the charge of the ticket
office in the Western Division station in Boston,
and Mr.. NJ. f. Williams today takes charge of the
Offices in both the Portland stations.
MAINE CENTRAL EARNINGS
The following is statement of the earnings OF
the Maine Central railroad for the months of jan
uary and February:
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B. A. KINNEY,
Private, Signal Corps, u. S.
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Senator Edmund's Measure Not
Favored by New EngIanders.
Naming the New England Members
of the Campaign Committee.
Way dDOut d HillliUH slu d quoAeNA "'tSAA A'o-s
lily belongs to claimants, a large number of
HON are New Englanders.
Thanking Senator Frye.
Especial to the PREss.)

Senator Frye has received resolution passed
by Deep Sea Assembly, Knights of Labor, of
Gloucester, Mass, thanking him for his earnest
anu, s III q If of American fishermen
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Cattle are reported to be dying in great numbers
throughout Pecos valley Texas, from the want OF
water occasoned by the long drouth.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Interesting Facts Concerning the
Order In Maine.

The fourteenth annual session of the Grand
Lodge of Maine Knights of Pythias, which meets
in Bangor May 10Th promises to be an interesting
occasion. The Maine Central Railroad will sell
return tickets from all stations where lodges are
located for one fare and the G. X. of r. and s.
will issue free return tickets from Portland to
any station on the Portland & Ogdensburg or
Portland & Rochester Railroad to any paying full
fare one way.
The report of G. X. of R. and S., J. F. Chute of
this city, to be presented during the session, shows
the order in Maine to be in fiourishing condi-
ton, as will be seen below:
Number lodges Jan. L, 40
Number lodges Jan. 1, 'S6...................-.b 90
MEMBERSHIP.
Number members Jan. 1, '85. ,99l
Number members initiated during 80. 736
Number members added by card, DID,. II
Number members re-instated '95........ 2S
Total. SEP
Number Withdrawn. ..................... Az
Number suspended. d.......................111
Number deceased. ....................... AZ
Number members Jan. 1, 1886. ,479
FINANCES.
Cash assets Jan. l, 49,. $48, ,154.7 rs
Cash receipts for membership. .......... 12,659.1S
Cash receipts for quarterly dues...... 23,54s. "a
Cash receipts for other sources. 5,S56.4o
Total. ............. .............. $40, ,218 95
Cash paid sick benefits -. S13, ,425.S4
Cash paid funeral benefits. 1926
Cash paid current expenses 19,51259
SIS ,497. so
Cash assets Jan. 1, .S55, ,721. .36
Net gain. 7,566.61
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The Bangor Ice Men Return to Work

BANGOR, April 26.-The labor difficulty at the
Katahdin Ice Company's house at Bangor was
settled this morning. The stevedores will go to
work at $1.75 and $500 per day. in the hold OF
vessels, and s1.5O day in the houses. These
are substantially the wages asked by the men.
The Knights of Labor of Bangor were to for
ward 500 to the Southwest to-day to aid the
order there The money was raised entirely
among themselves.
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The Situation at the New York Sugar
Refineries Unchanged.

NEW YORK, April 26.-The strike of the sugar
house employees in Williamsburgh and Green
Point continues and the situation is unchanged.
large force of police is kept at the refneres to
prevent any breach of the peace or destruction OF
property. Some of the strikers have already gone
to other kinds of work
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Forest Fires in Lincoln County.

THoAIAsToN, April 26.-Dr. I'll. C. Levensalel
of this city, will deliver the Memorial day address
at Wilton
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HARTFORDS.
BROCKTONS

Earned runs, Hartfords 2; two base hits, Mels-
ter g. Krieg; bases stolen, Broektons 2, Harttords
8; first base on balls. Hartfords 2, BrocktonS
first base on errors, Hartfords 8, Brocktons 3 LETT
on bases, Hartfords 6 Brocktons 3; struck out, by
Henry g. by Willis 3 wild pitches, Henry 2 VIII
lis 1 !; time 2h. 15m.-Umpire, Tim Murnan
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MAIN G..
An lncenaIary Fire in Belfast.
wiltnn,s Memorial %,

BELFAST, April 26.-The storehouse of Baker
s. Shales in the rear of Main street was burned BY
an incendiary today. Loss $500; insured $500.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, April 27.
Indications for Portland and vicinity-Fair,
slightly warmer weather.
Indications for New England today are fair
fair weather. followed in southern portion by local
rains, winds generally shifting to slightly warmer
southerly.
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Mean daily bar .29 911 Maximum ther -.66.9
Mean daily ther. 53.7 Minimum ther.. .4O.2
Mean daily DIV pit. 30.3 Max. vel. wind. l9N "
Mean daily huin..44.4 Total precip...... %
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(April 26, 1886, 1000 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
Daily Republican., 1886-03-12
Congress.


In the U. 8. Senate on Thursday Mr..
Jones, OF Nevada, presented a petition
from the National BIZ metallic Coinage
Association, and by unanimous consent,
spoke upon the subject of silver coinage.
He said the memorial showed In q
striking light the disastrous effects on
the silver products OF the United States
of the competition Of India. The ex.
traordinarily rapid development and
Expansion Of all the resources Of India
since 1873 WAS the direct result of its
use Of silver money, and, instead Of that
country being held up to US as q warn
ing, IL should be taken as an example
to guide us"
Mr.. Hawley, from the Civil Service
Committee, reported adversely Mr..
Vance's bill to repeal the Civil Service
law. The bill was placed on the calen-
dar. MIR. Logan presented the views of
the minority of the Committee on
Military Affairs in reference to the Fitz.
John Porter bill.
The judiciary Committees resolutions
in relation to the controversy between
the Senate and the President came up
in order, and Mr.. Wilson spoke in
support of the resolutions. Mr.. Kenna
obtained the floor, and will speak
against the resolutions today. Senate
adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Parker obtained
leave to file minority report. The bill
repeating the limitation of time within
which militismen disabled while acting
under orders of United States officer
must file applications for pensions, was
considered. The House then went into
Comm ittes OF the Whole on the Indian
Appropriation bill. Pending discus
sion the Committee rose and the House
adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-12

Surprise and birthday parties are OF
such daily occurrence, that after awhile
they will become 30 monotonous as not
to be relished with that zest they should
be; yet still they go on, still the young
folks meet and nationally enjoy them
selves instead Of visiting balls. ETC.,
etc., where they impair their health
and receive no real benefit. Yesterday
Carrie Thompson Price, daughter of the
widow Mary V. T. Price, residing ut
No. 1906 French street, reached the
seventh milestone In life's journey, and
some thirty OF her school and play
mates called on her last evening. The
little Miss was sitting in the front room
about eight O'Clock, when the crowd
invited Of course, who had gathered
at the house Of an aunt of the wee bit
of humanity-trooped in, taking her 30
completely by surprise that she actually
looked scared. Nearly every one took
Miss Carrie some souvenir, all of which
we're not only very pretty, but some
were of real utility, such as aprons,
handkerchief. goblets, etc., etc. The
evening was passed In singing-led by
Mrs. Annie Il. Guthrie--playing of
various games, romping, etc Then
came q very interesting part OF the pro-
gram. Refreshments were partaken of,
an abundance of which was on hand.
All enjoyed themselves, aud at a sea
sonable hour all returned to their homes,
wishing Miss Carrie many more ami
versaries OF her birthday.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-12
Chairman Cooper Home again.

Says q Media dispatch on Wednesday
evening: Chairman Cooper arrived
here this evening from his western
trip, looking quite we'll and having
increased considerably in flesh. He
speaks in rapturous terms of the great
West, especially California. Questioned
on politics, he said there was nothing
new so far as he had heard since he
left; that the State campaign would
probably open very soon and that he
was Ia readiness for the most active
kind of work. AS to the Soldiers Or
phans' School affair he said that OK
Senator Wright had left the party at
Harrisburg, where he had said he in
tended TO remain and urge the most
thorough overhauling of the schools and
demand an investigation. Wright had
said that instances of some bad treat.
ment, cutaneous diseases and other ills
| incident to congregate school life no
doubt had ex listed or would be found,
but that he had always labored to cor
rect these and better the condition OF
the schools whenever Irregularities ap-
peared. George Pearson informed
Senator Cooper that he had never re-
ceived dollar of profit oHt Of any OF
the schools. Senator Cooper was
greeted by large number Of his towns.
men on his arrival at his home and
appeared in the most hopeful mood.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-12
calvin Joslyn "

Tomorrow night Charles L. Davis
will appear at the Opera House ss
calvin Joslyn," in his celebrated
comedy of that came. This play has
met with q phenomenal success, and
slthou oh this is its eighth season it Is
as fresh to-day, and draws as well as
when first prod Mr.. Davis has
made q fortune with this play, aud it
really seems as though there are two or
three more fortunes to be made out OF
1t yet. One of the features of his show
is his celebrated SIC, 900 challenge band,
of which every member is a soloist.
This band will play The Blacksmith
in the Woods between the acts, a piece
of M usic that alone is we'll worth the
price of admission. That calvin JOS
lyn" will draw full house 10 very GER
tain, and 1t Is equally certain that
every one who attends will laugh, for
the very simple reason that they can
not helm IL.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-12
Manager Baylis, |, Benefit.

The testimonial benefit to Manager
Baylis took place at the Opera House
last evening. and while the lower part
of the house was packed, and many
were obliged to stand during the entire
performance, the gallery YVES not as
we'll filled as it should have been. Mr..
James O'Neill' presentation of Monte
Cristo" realized the most sanguine ex
pectatioDs OF all who witnessed 1t. He
portrayed the character with energy,
force and pathos, and the dungeon
scene is one of the strongest stage pic
lures that can be presented. The sup
port was excellent, while the scenery
and stage mechanism was the finest
ever brought to this city. The audience
showed It's appreciation Of the per-
formance by calling Mf. O'Neill and
the other principals before the curts in
twice. The orchestra was doubled, and
under the very able leadership of Pro-
fessor Richie, rendered excellent music.
Manager Baylis Is entitled to the thanks
Of the votaries of the drama for the
very excellent entertainment he pro-
vided, and 1t is hoped that the returns
will be fully equal to his expectations.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-12
Duel In e Locked Room. =

A special despatch from New Or
leans, La, says: A desperate duel, OF
shooting affray, occurred to-day in The
clerks Office Of the United States Dis.
trict Court, in the Custom House. In
which one OF the principals was killed
and the other mortally wounded. Both
OF them are well.known men. Mr.. M,
u. Grace was young lawyer, who had
been the Inspector of Customs, and j,
nj. Brou has been for years one of the
most conspicuous men In the steam boat
business. Mr.. Grace, who had an ad
mirality suit before the United States
District Court, was seated In tha private
or inner office of the clerk when Brou
entered. The suit happened to be
against friend of Brou's, and the lat
ter had Interested himself in IL. Step
ping up to Grace he said:
"You ought TO be more of o gentleman
than TO take q case like that"
Grace sprang from his seat, declaring
that he was as much a gentleman and
as good a man as Brou. The latter then
struck him across the face with the
light cane he carried, wbereupon Grace
Drew his revolver and fred at Brou, the
ball causing mortal wound. Brou
staggered, but did not retreat q stem.
Again he lifted his cane and struck
Grace across the face. Grace replied
with second shot, which struck Brou
In the chest. Indeed, lit was almost i'm :
possible to miss him, as the two men
stood within few feet of each other.
By this time Brou had got out his
pistol, and mum Der of shots were fred
the two men facing each other resolu-
tely. When Grace's pistol refused to
hre, he turned and ran toward the door.
as though TO escape from the room
There were number of persons in the
room when the firing began, but these
had scattered at the first shot, and the
door, which had q spring lock, was thus
locked on the two men. Grace ran into
the outer room to escape, pursued by
Brou, who struck him over the head
with the butt of his pistol. He tried
the other door but found il also locked
This was the last Of the fight seen bv
the outsiders, for the two men were left
shut up In The room together, with ali
the doors spring locked. Another pistol
shot was heard and then silence reiened
within. The crowd without waited a
few seconds and then entered the room
The two men lay on the floor close To-
r.
which he had been trying to open, and
Brou inRensible and mortally wounded
In the centre of the room. Their fire
had been wonderfully accurate. Every
one of Grace's bullets had taken effect.
one entering Brou's face, penetrating
from cheek 70 check; another passing
through his back aud lodging in the
abdominal cavity, and the third pene.I
trating the right lung. Grace Was shot
through the avn and twice in the chest,
Most of the shots were fred while the
men were standing face to face and with
their pistols almost touching each
others breasts.
Grace WAS 80 years OF age, very pop
ular, and enjoyed good practice. Brou
had been the agent of the French opera
here, and was In various steam boat en-
terprises. He is a creole, SO years of
age. He was regarded az q dangerous
man TO quarrel with, having been the
principal In several duels, last year In
duel with Mr.. Evanste Poche, whom he
wounded. Brou was q married nan.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-12

from houses Nes 70iezoa ana 7O4 JEFF
fersou stFeet along Seventh street to the
Shipley Run sewer; John II. Bader, tc
tap the drain ut Ninth aud Pine streets
trustees Of Rodney Street Presbyterian
Church, for q lamp on Rodney street
between Pennfylvania avenue and Thir
teenth street; James j. Walker, for 9
lamp In front of the First Baptist
Church. on King street above Tenth
John Stanuard, for paving Pine street
between Seventh and Eighth; Ed ward
Pierson, for guttering and curbing the
vest side OF jackson street between
Sixth and Seventh.
William II. Lones was granted per
mission to set curb and pave 81 feet on
DUPONT street north from Sixth, and
George Lowry was granted the same
privilege for 100 feet at Fourth and Van
Buren, streets.
Benjamin Hirst having removed from
Thirteenth and Walnut streets, Charles
Stigers, who succeeded him, was on
motion Of Mr.. Moore elected weigh
master.
Mr.. Newell presented an ordinance
fixing the grades Of parts of Second,
Third, Clay ton and Dupont streets, and
1t passed q second reading.
The same member presented deed of
j. Ernest Smith and wife for the bed OF
q b0feet wide street extending from
Front TO Third streets, between Cias too
and DuPont atrsets~sk Ast~a sF
Mr.. Bsugh gave notice s1t an ofdi-
nance reducing the hours OF labor for
employees In the city OF Wilmington.
The following bills were reported fav.
orably and orders were directed to be
drawn for the respective amounts. Pub
lie Buildings-W. ]. Peters, $3.50;
Adams & Brother, "a go; James Mills,
SSb 81; Thomas M. ORle, $40; j. @.
Pickeis, 500 95; r. A, Carswell, $78 so;
Reese g Brothers, $3l.66; Eliza Frazer,
$40. Opening Streets-J. d. German,
30; Eliza Frazer, $5; Paul Ward, 50; p.
U Martin, $3i OIL; Harry O'Neill, ,S3S. 80.
Printing-The James and Webb
Printing and Stationery Company,
S43. SO; EVERY Evening" Publishing
Company, $4.84; Star" Publishing
Company, 50 "a; News" Publishing
Company, 81 81; George W. Vernon &
Sons, 81. Police-C. Brooks Foster,
S1.S7; John j. Dougherty, $36 so; j. v.
Carlisle q Company, 81 AZ; W. II.
Hartlove, 50; o. j. Hession, S8.03; z.
Burton, IS; Martin Farrell, S4.9l;
BouRhman 81 Company So O5 and g. 10;
Adams & Brother, $3.50.
Accountable James & Webb Print
Ing and Stationery Company, 81;
Boughman & Company, 81 3S, 81 40,
rs 80, $1.40 and 95 cents; y James
Belt, So; johnson & Barnhill, $48 80.
Lamps-Wilmington Coal Gas Com
pany, 81 ,274. .46; Pennsylvania Globe Gas
Light Company, S739.s8; Thomas J.
Webb, $50 Streets-S. G. Simmons Il
Brothers. $20.94; J. V. Carlisle & Co.,
8 cents; Andrew Traynor, $40; Franz
Ginglebach, $50 90; John Logue, $44;
pay roll, $l3.37. Sewers-Weccaco
Steam Fire Engine Company, $6; J. ".
Carlisle & Company, $l.95; payroll,
$l00. 56.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-12
Business Changes.

L. P. Lynch is selling his stock OF
groceries at public sale to-day, aud will
retire from business on account Of poor
health.
Fred w. Sinclair is preparing TO open
barber shop at No. Z West Sixth
street.
Harry Pizor will remove his gents
furnishing store from LA Market street
to 107.
Bayne & Wheeler, tailors, will re-
move on the 25th inst. from Fourth and
6hipley streets to the store formery oc-
cupied by Ferd Carson, at Seventh and
Market streets.