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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-10
MINOR TELEGRA3Is.

4 Washington special says that several cases
of sporadic cholera are known to have occurred
in that city recently.
Governor Whyte of Maryland has respited
next, until the first of August.
As passenger train Sunday for the West on
the Union PacItic road was passing over the
trestle work on the last approach to Elkborn
Bridge, the engine, mail aud express cars and
a car loaded with fish went through and fell
into the water. w. Carey, roadmaster, is miss
ing 1t is supposed he was drowned. No one
else was hurt.
A boat with ten young boys from school of
Norwalk, Conn.,, while returning from picnic
on Saturday afternoon, was run down by the
steamer Americas and three boys drowned.
Their names were Chas. j. Bostwick, of Au-
burn, n. Y, nephew of w. A. Seward, Ed
ward Morris, of Troy, and William B. Crane
of Somers' N Y The bodies were recovered
Gen. Davis has been ordered to march as far
north as Walla Walla, Oregon, for the purpose
of intimidating the Indians.
Gen. Schofield has been instructed to appoint
military commission to try the Modocs.
Alexandria palace, near London, was totally
destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. 1t is re-
ported that seven persons lost their lives
A fire was raging in a timber yard in Dublin
Monday afternoon; mob collected to plumber
and the military was called odt to preserve or
der They charged on the crowd aud many
were wounded.
George Whey, aged so years, was killed Sun
day on the railroad track in Bradford, Mass.
Charles Parker aged 81, shot himself Sunday
in Wellesley. Mass.
! A new indictment has been framed against
| Tai tor, the Atlantic Bank defaulter
John Merritt was killed at Lowell, Mass,
! yesterday in attempting to step on moving
train. He was native of England.
Mrs. Emene Jones was killed by train in
Providence, Il. L., Monday.
france has paid the first installment of the
last miliard frances due Germany.
Sunday, Lyons, France elected 80 out of SO
radical nominees for municipal officers.
The remains of Sir George G. Cartier, have
been received at Quebec.
Base bal-New York, Philadelphia 8. At
lantics7; Baltimore, Bostons 6, Baltimores IA.
j, Capt. Jack says he didn't shoot General
Candy.
Base ball-Philadelph Athletics %, Mu-
tuals 3.
Three painters fell from bridge of the
Pennsylvania R. R. Monday, in Centreville,
| Pa, two of whom we're killed.
VIM. r. Wales an accomplish of r. s. Dud.
ley in the mail robberes and draft forgeries.
has made confession, throwing all blame on
| Dudley.
The Allan steamer Acadiau arrived at Hall
fax SATURDAY, having run ashore in the Straits
of Canso Friday.
A fire is raging in the Lerigan coal mines anG
an explosion is feared,
A fire at Bowdan, Ontario Saturday, de
s.royed Morris & Ash's saw mills and factory
Loss $4,000.
The scouting party sent out from Fort Nc
Pherson two weeks ago, were caught last Sat
urday in severe rain storm on lockwood S
| Creek, and six prva.es of Co. f. Sd cavalry,
and "a horses were drowned. There have been
severe storms in the West and Northwest for
past three days.
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1t is stated that two delegates from the gov
eminent of Guatemala recently waited upon
President Grant with proposition of annexa-
ton OF that republic to the United States of
America.
New Orleans letter to the Times states
that new reform party is being formed in
Louisiana, composed of the citizens, which
will admit the equality of all men without re-
gard to race, color or previous condition, and
accepts all the United States constitutional
amendments and Congressional laws relative
thereto
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DELEGATES TO TIE BANGOR CONVENTION
The caucus in Yarmouth Saturday evening
elected Charles Humphrey, Giles Lorng, j. Fl.
Mitchell, and P. E. Mitchell as delegates-all
for Dingley.
The caucus in Harrison, held the same even
ing elected C. A. Chaplin, N. A. Trafton and
L. b. Green, all for Dingley.
The Republican caucus of Standish have
chosen the following delegates without instruc-
tion:-Isaac L. Came, Tobias L. Eastman,
Samuel Dingley and William II. Libby.
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NEW YORK.
Destructive Fire sLoss 500 20,

NEwBURGH. June "a large fire is raging
8 o'clock tonight in William o. Maillel& Co. 8
store-house and communicated to thei barge
Newburgh. The cargo and storehouse we're de-
stroyed. The fire extended northwad, and
the coal yard of D. S. Warning, barrel factory
ings were destroyed. The storehouse OF E. T.
Kidmore is now burning and the fire threatens
to sweep the entire river front Of the city. The
damage thus far cannot be less than halfa
million dollars Mayer Shutes has telegraphed
to Poughkeepsie for help.
Ldter-The fire is now under control. Tie
barge Newburgh is drifting up the river and )
still burning with large cargo. Total Loss
S250,0O0.
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BILLIARD MATcH-The billiard match for a
purse of $500 to come off at Lancaster Hall
Thursday evening between the champion Of
the State and the champion of the city is begin
ming TO attract great deal of attention,
among those who are interested in this most
popular of games. 1t will be q match well
worth seeiug
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FLOWERS FOR THE HOSPITAL FAIR.-Thc pro-
fessional gardeners have generously offered to
furnish flowers one day each for the Floral Pa
yilou. Private parties are requested to send in
their contributions as early as may be conven-
lent. Albert Dirwanger will provide for Tues
day, the opening day of the Fair, and Joseph
Dirwanoer ON Thursday.
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LECTURE LAST EvENING.-The lecture last
evening at the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms by w. Cat
lin of London, missionary among the poor
children and others, was of more than ordina-
ny interest, and by invitation Mr. Catlin has
cheerfully consented to give another lecture
Wednesday evening at the Allen Mission Chap
Ell, Locust street, entitled Ragged London in
the Centre, mission work in Corn Cross" il
Illustrated by twenty-eight large colored dia-
grams. Admission free. Collection for mis-
sion Durnoses
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LONDON, June 9-11.00 A. M.-Consols opened at
92s for maney and account
American securities-U. S. 5-oO's 1865, DID, at c13
do 1857 43; do io-4Os, ss4; new 5s sol. Erie Rail-
. LONDON, Jnne 500 p. M.-Consols closed at OF
for money and account.
American securties-U. S. 5-e0s, 1855, old, 913 do
1891 02i; u s. 1o-40s SSl; IS at so lilo; Erie at
LIVERPOOL, June 9-500P. M.-Cotton closed firm
Middlng uplands sgd do Orleans 9ad: sales z OU0
port.
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Boston stock List.
New York Stock and Money Market

New YORK, june o Moratno.-Gold at 117i. Nor-
ey per cent. Sterling Exchange 100 q 110s Stocks
weak.
New YORK June7-EUen,no.-Moneye easy at from
4 q per cent, Sterling Exchange dull at los 5-i6
q 100 for sixty days and ITO @ ll0s tor sight. Gold
quiet opened us AMI closing at TIA a liza; loans
q per cent. for carry ing. The clearances were 80
600. The Assistant Ire surer disbursed S27S-
00O Governments quiet and firm. State bonds dull
aud steady. Stocks opened active and strong with
an advance OF about per cent III Ohio and Pacific
NJ IL, but under heavy offerings the market became
depressed. After mi lday there was recovery from
vance was not main, aimed IN the afternoon Dealings
in Western Union shares were weak ON the reported
issue OF shares to purchase the controlling in
terest in one of The opposition lines IN regard the
Ohio and Mississippi 1t is stated that the directors
recently uhorzed the issue of 900 per mt;
bonds to run ten years with annual sinking fund
of III per Of this amount r4uO have been IS
sned and taken by the directors Mt 80 Hair OF the
proceeds have been issued to pay OIL the noaning IN
debteddess aud the balance to buy steer rams. NO
more of these bonds will he issued till the President
OF the company returns from Europe. The market
closed feveriSh
ntaE af nm ut
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A CHANGE.-Commander w. R. Mayo retires
from this Lighthouse District on the Both inst
He has been promoted to captaincy and viii
enter upon active sea service. He has won
golden opinions while with US, and our citizens
will regret his departure. Capt Mayo will be
succeeded by Commander Weld n. Allen
Commander Allen is a native of Alfred, and a
son of the late Judge William C. Allen He is
an officer who has notable war record, having
been wounded in the attack on Fort Fisher,
and will make an able and courteous head for
the denartmenf
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dear or partly cloudy weather are probable for
Tuesday. For the Middle States and lower
bike region, falling barometer, fresh and occa-
ionally brisk southeasterly to southwesterly
Winds and increasing cloudiness with areas of
rain. For the South Atlantic States, fresh
southeasterly to southwesterly winds, partly
cloudy weather For the Gulf States east of
the Mississippi light to fresh southerly and
westerly winds, generally cloudy weather and
rain areas. For the northwest and upper lake
region and southwark to Missouri and the lower
Ohio valleys, rising barometer, fresh and brisk
northerly to westerly winds, clear and clearing
weather. For Tennessee and Kentucky winds
veering to the westerly and northwesterly
with clearing weather.
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BOLD ATTEMPr.-Yesterday afternoon fire
was discovered on the roof of building on
Union wharf. just as it was beginning to burn.
On being put out it was found that birch bark
and small pieces of wood had been taken there
to kindle the fire. 1t is supposed to have been
set by some of the scoundrels who have lately
arrived here from New York. expecting to make
strike during the Hospital Fair. People will
do well to keep sharp lookout for all kinds of
black-legs and thieves.
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A Man Accidentally sbo, sy M Officer.

DUBUQUE, June 9.-At Fort Dodge, Iowa,
Saturday night, in attempting to arrest Charles
Haines, saloon keeper, for selling liquor con-
trary to the ordinance, q riot ensued. In the
scuffie between Haines and Marshal Brooks,
the former drew revolver, which Brooks in
trying I" wrench from bis grasp accidentally dis
charged killing Haines Instantly.
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

PARTIES having any old furniture beds and
bedding, or any old stuff. can have them sold at
our regular auction sales Saturday morning.
Communications by mail attended to. Goods
sent for or will buy for cash. Abrams & Bro,
lbs Federal street, under q. S. Hotel
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NewAdver,isemen.s Te-Dny.
AUCTION COLUMN.

AUCTION COLUMN.
Furniture, &c-F. .. Bailey g. Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Grand Excursion-Army and Navy Uuion.
Hospital Fair-Fluent Hall.
Prot. l. G. Stearns-Army & Navy Union Hall.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Caucus-Famouth
Caucus-Cape Elizabeth
Smokers Atten iona q. Schlotterbeck.
Hair Dresser Wantel-Smith.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Brooks Seam Bakery.
r lilrOad Seepers for sale.
Removal. S. Roberts.
Ocean House, Joseph z. Chamberlain.
Jewelry an Fancy Go)ds-Taylor G. Co.
Manufacturing Business-Taylor d. Co.
Lost Black Grape Vel.
For Sale-Brig Wenonah.
For the Islands steamer Gazelle
Wanted-Sales Girls.
Notice-Israel Luce.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Portland Shirt -Orin Hawkes. 81 Go.
DR.. Ludwig has recovered,
Parties having old Furniture-Abrain plos.
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EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es-
rATE.-Messrs T. o. Bailey & Co. will sell at 8
o'clock to-day, by order of the executor of the
estate of Levi Weymouth, the property on the
corner of Congress and Carter streets. Sec auc-
ton column,
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For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Ineiges-
ton, Depression of Spirits and General Debil
ty, in various other forms, -PHosPHoRA-
TED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL,
HAZARD & Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists. is the best tonic. AS a stimulant
tonic for patients recovering from fever or 9TH
err sickness, it has no equal. If taken during
the season it prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers. may21-4wt
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The MARGINAL WAYNE learn that Mr..
John A Stimson of Alfred has taken the con-
tract FOR the earth work on the marginal way,
and has associated with himself Mr. Levi II.
Straw OF Boston. The track is now being laid
and the pile work fast progressing, so that in
two weeks Mr.. Stimson will be able to place bis
cars on the rails aud begin filling in the earth.
Under his superlntendency we expect to see
the much-needed work rapidly approach COM
pletion. The contract was signed yesterday.
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STRIFE BY THE SAD SEA WAvEs.-The title
of tract of $50 acres ON Pine Point near Little
River, is contested. One of the contestants re-
Gently built house thereon, which the other
tore down. Another frame was put up, and
Stature ay night that was pulled down. The
mouse builder purposes erecting another and the
mouse destroyer purposes demolshing it. So
the good work goes on, and the LAWYERS are ex-
ulting over prospective fees.
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Receipts by Rniiroad~ and steambno OTIS.
STEAMER DIRIGo. FROM NEW YoIK-171 bales
rags, do cotton, do jute do WOOL 70 rolls leath-
en- 20 do carpeting, So hhds sugar. do tobacco ties
do, 600 bbls four 200 do sugar. drums soa 10 kegs
nails chests tea, 50 hds pvper 80 bags coffee, go
boxes SOAP 20O do raius 60 saeratus 40 do starch
20 do hardware, 80 do drugs IL do clocks s. do to-
bacco, IS do pipes 10 bags ginger, carriage, wag
on. 2 horses, pianos, $50 pkgs sundries.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 7.-Freights- There is rather
more doing The rates to Liverpool are IS for our
sc sgd for Grain, 80 q S5s for weight q 7-I6d for
Cotton, and ASS for Bark. In Petroleum there is
at Gs Sd a rs, and to Hamburg on private terms
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VASES and Bouquet Holders for Cemeteries
and Public Gardens. Send for price list
Nutter Bros. & Co., 90 Market Square, Port
lend may9tf
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An Expedition in,o0r uon

BOYLE CAMP, June 9.-Gen. Davis proposes
70 nave cavalry light battery of the fourth ar
Mueiy and Infantry, and march through Kla-
Hlath county to Forts Warner and Harvey, and
as tar north as Wala Walla for the purpose of
illuminating the Indians. Preliminary orders
for this movement have already been issued.
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The Cholera Hncren.ipa.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 9.-The cholera is be-
lieved to be on the increase, although there is
no marked increase in the mortality since last
week. The interments at Elmwood were 55
against 26 the corresponding week last year,
and an average of 10 during last year.
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LoTHRoP, DEvENs & Co. have the new China
board shades They are great Improvement on
the old style rustic shades. Call and Soc them.
NJ vi EXChauge slreet. mayl5tf
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DR. LUDWIG has so far recovered from his re-
cent injury as to be able to attend to office
practice.
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w. c. BECKETT, 1877 Middle street has just
returned from Boston with another lot Of fancy
coatngs and pantaloon goods which will do
you good to look at, and more good if you pur-
chase them. may23-3w
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PORTLAND SHIRT-''none better"
Grin Hawkes. g. Co.'S, 29O and 292 Congress St.
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Reports from the Red Cloud agency state
that Blue Horse, High Wolfe, Slow Bull and
Red Leaf were friendly and doing all they
could to preserve peace,
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NO" is the time to have your window screens
'naue. Lothrop, Devens & Co. have received
iaiSe qu'ntity Of German linen and cotton
sauze' green Wire, &c. No. 81 Exchange st.
rnav17tf
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F. w. NICHOLS has opened a Hair Dressing
Saloon under Perry Hotel, Federal Street.
ip:-podtf
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PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TwENrY-FoUR
| HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
June g. rs p MY
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DIR. URANN at Preble House Tuesdays and
Wednesdays of each week. His cures are Won
derfuL may3O-d&wtf
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HAVANA, June 9.-Sugar-No 70 d. $. 104 a 1cs rs
rency 10 g 20 prem. NN
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If you want a good Re srigerator, call at
Nutter Bros. s. Co., 30 Market Sunare.
may9-tf
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G. C. BENNETT, NJ. D., Falmouth Hotel, till
8 a. M. l to $50 and to $50 p. m. jun7tf
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If you want choice canned canned fruits, at
low prices, call at WILSON s. Co.'s,
je9 81 Corner Exchange and Federal SITS.
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Prize Gases,


In the case of Farragut against the ship Me-
tropolis and others, prize case in which an
award of over million dollars has been made
by the arbitrator, Gen. Butler moved for an
affirmance of the award.
Mr.. Corwin, for the government. filed mo-
ton requiring the arbitrator to file in court the
evidence, particularly that of Admiral Porter
and Bailey, and also enquiring whether the
steamer McRea, having been built and used by
the United States from whom she was taken,
should be included among the vessels captured
the award of the arbitrator affirmed.
In the District Court to-day the case Of Col
Inns against the Florida prize case, was argued
on a motion to dismiss the libel filed by the
government on the ground that tho seizure hav-
ing taken place in Brazilian port, was Illegal
Gen. Butler appeared for the libellant, and Mr..
Corwin and Judge Fisher for the government.
Judge Humphreys overruled the motion and re-
ferred the case to Gen. Mussey to take the tes-
tmony. The Florida nevdr reached any port
in the United States, having been lost or pur-
posely scutted on the way.
Patent Extended.
The Commissioner of Patents has extended
the patent of Hezekiah Conal of Lincol, r. T.,
machines for winding thread on spools
variou. Matters.
The Polaris investigation is now conducted in
a large boat house south of the Admirals office
with closed doors.
The Tallapoosa left here last night with the
Esquimaux families of Joe and Hans on board
for the cooler climate of Maine.
The remainder of the ice foe party were
transferred from the Frolic to the storeship
Relief this morning, where they will remain
until the Investigation is concluded.
The Frolic left this afternoon for New York.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Foreign Exports.
wOLFvILLE. Ms. Sch Melita-ooO bbls -four, Il
moving machines.
Foreign Imports.
WESTPORT. Ms. Schr Hibernia-725 otis cod fish,
100 doz eggs, 30 lbs dried sounds to order.
ST. JOHN. NIB Schr Geo Calhoun-13i, 13S feet
lumber to Geo Hunt.
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DARwINIsM.-A gentleman in Ferry Village
who has spent some time and money expert
mentng with poultry, with view to improv-
lag the different breeds, has undertaken to ed
ucate turkey of the male persuasion. He
says as the bird advances in knowledge he
shows a strong aversion to unnecessary labor.
Last Thursday he flew upon the back of his
owner and seized his ear in his BILL ard while
his wings well beabored his sides, his feet and
claws were employed in making carpet rags of
his Sunday coat. The owner now proposes to
put him through chemical course that will
resolve him back into his primitive element.
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Purse $780, FS 2s ssS ss That tS have

$40 to third.
G.. H. Hicks, Charlestown, Mass. names Toby
Candor.
Wright s. Norcross, Mystic Park, Boston, name
blk Lo hair.
Charles Haieh, Bangor Me-, names blk m Ink.
Boy
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THURSDAY, Jnne 18th.
Purse S2kO For horses that ha

Purse 500 For set hat may, haTs
$50 to fist, $50 to second $40 to third
s. H. Jacobs, Skowhegan, Me-. names g m Lady
Walton.
Wright & Norcross, Mystic Park, Boston, names
blk Lothair.
Dan BIgey, Beacon Park, Boston, names m
Grace.
G. H. Hicks, Charlcstown, Mass, names m Flo
ra.
j. F. Beck, Scion, Me- names Ed Gray.
Geo. NJ. Delaney, Augusta, Me-, names blk m La
dy Hassan.
Pruden Tetonrneau, West watervile, names b m
Lady Mansfield.
Tim Watson.
George II. Bailey, Forest City Park, names blk m
Fearnaught Belle.
a. W; Worcester, Beacon Park, Boston, names
q Baby Bow.
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City AGnirS.

A special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen, and the regular monthly meet
ing of the Board of Common Council was held
last evening
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BOAT RAcE.-A boat race gotten up by some
of our well known boating men, comes off in
the harbor Wednesday morning. The start
will be made from Union wharf at o'clock
precisely The course ia one mile down and re-
turn. There will be two races, the first open to
al amateurs, single shells used. TIE second is
for the championship of the harbor open to
all. The prizes are two silver cups for the first
race and one for the second. The second cup is
open to all challenges during the season. These
cups are of elegant workmanship, gotten up
by J. Ambrose Merrill & Co., at whose store
they will be on exhibition this morning. The
following entries have been made: