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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Yesterday was a day of great interest to the
people Of Winthrop and especially to the Ma
Arch Chapter was consecrated and officers in
stalled. An address was delivered in the
evening, at the Congregational church, by
Hon. Josiah II. Drummond Of Portland, and
supper was partaken of at the town hall.
Trinity Commandery and Jerusalem r. A.
Chapter were present to assist In the cere-
monies. We shall tomorrow give particulars
of the interesting occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
PENNSYLVANIA.

Harrisburg. Sept. 3. The following case
was decided by the full court to-day 1t was
the case of the Commonwealth VS.. Geo. o.
Evans. The court refused to grant any dis
charge Of Geo. o. Evans, on the grounds, first,
that the insolvent laws Of Pennsylvania did not
extend to dsbts due the Commonwealth, and
second, that if they did he could not be dis
charged, for the reason he received the money
as the agent of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Those who planted in their flower gardens
and about their houses the seeds put up and
sold BY Chase Brothers & Woodward, are
now reaping a rich and beautiful harvest.
The seeds have proved their genuineness by
the vigorous, healthy stalks and magnificent
flowers they have sent forth. Every inch of
ground where the seeds Of that establishment
were sown last spring is now double-leaded,
illustrated advertisement for this popular
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
CONDITIONS.

All the above races to be mile heats best 8 in s.
in harness. and will be governed by the rules Of
the National Association.
In all heats where eight more start, the distance
will be one tundred and 6fty yards. A horse dis.
tancng the field part OF the same shall only be
entitled to the first premium.
Heats in each days races to be trotted alternate
ly. The right to postpone on account of untavor-
able weather or other unavoidable causes is reserv-
ed Horses will be called 8e2 =. NJ.
Entrance fee, ten per cent of purses, which must
accompany the nominations. Four to err. three
to start No condition. al entries received. The en-.
tries will close at Bangor Monday, Sept. 81, at
O'Clock p NJ. All entries and communications to
be addressed to p. A. Strickland, Bangor, Me-
Arrangements will be made for iare at reduced
rstes by rail and boat.
j. p. BASS, President.
W. Ii. STRICKLAND, Vice President.
TRUSTEES.
| ABRAM WOODARD, PHlLO A. STRICKLAND.
o. Nj. SHAW, W. PIERCE.
P. A. STRICKLAND, Secretary.
W. c. HOLT, Treasurer. SEPT. If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Dog days throughout have generally been
cool and comfortable, with almost an entire
absence of fog and "muggy" weather. The
days have been clear and sunny and the nights
cool and refreshing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

For THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, SEPT.
2, 1874.
NORTHERN CATTLE.
PRICES.
On 100 pounds dressed weight Beef, Tallow
Good Oxen, 90 asslo SIX
Fair to good, % f5alO %
Second quality, % 25eo 90
Few pairs premium bullocks ,iS scsio %
WESTERN CATTLE.
Prices on live weight:
Extra, SO called, 7kazkc
Good to prime, ska6Xc
Slim Sim. .' ' sSsss
A few lots Of premium steers cost 7ka7x per b.
STORE CATTLE AND WORKING OXEN.
We find this week sales of workers by different
parties from Maine, but not much life to the trade.
h. r. Fletcher sold one pair Of oxen girthing GIT
in, at $50.
L. Bassett sold pair sirthing n in, At cleo;
b. d. Harvey sold one pair II oxen at ass;
weighed 5000 MS; pair girthng n in It el3S and
Libby Thompson sold one pair n at als5: ono
pair 70 in oxen ct 500, and a COW at 90 per ,
j. d. Hosmer sold his best oxen, girthinr N in
at s2l0; IT cattle at &ls5; 10 in at SlYo pair
# in oxen, at $l60 and el75; one pair n Sin at
The supply Of "a. hogs is increasing. Pig
ueaierS nanule oU TINS week, About 80 head Of
Columbia county, N. Y. pigs at shalle per ,.
POULTRY.
Poultry is plenty this week, and selling 1t shade
Off from last weeks prices. Turkeys and chickens
at Ice " h; fowl at l3c.
NORTHERN SHEEP.
Prices-sheared sheep 4-a5hc per ., or q %
30 head; few fancy sheep 6l4atc per 3. Spring
lambs 5a6aSc per b.
HIDES, PELTS, &c.
Hides-7ks Csc v n. Country Hides, TAI l.2c
b.
Calf Skins-0l5c D.
Dairy skns,-75c.
Pelts- each.
Lamb skins, 75c.
Sheared skins 75c.
NATURALIZATION, SO: country, -aAkc,
Fat hogs-live 7i4a7hc per b
Store pigs 7-a7c at wholesale; 9-s7i<c At re.
tail. - - "
Columbia county spring pigs, shallc; sucking
pigs none. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Pare off the corn as much as possible, SO
as not to make it bleed, and use freely two or
three times day Rennes Pain Killing Magic
Oil. This takes out the soreness, and its use
also cures chilblains, frost bites, or any sore
ness OF the joints. Try it. sep2.t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

The Fall meeting Of the Bangor Trotting
Park Association is to be held on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 20 and 80,
and Oct l. The names of the officers of the
Association are referred to as guarantee OF
its soundness and stability, comprising some
of the best and most substantial men in the
city. The Association has one of the best
tracks in the country, and money and enter
prise sufficient to back up all its promises.
We invite attention to the liberal purses Of
Is advertised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Col. I. s. Bangs of Waterville, has recent
ly entered largely into real estate purchases,
having built some twenty houses, and a
block of stores near the freight depot, and
where he will show himself next is uncertain,
but 10 likely to rppear any where at any time.
His cluster of cottages is called ISLAM Bang,
Zone Of the cities of the plain"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Sin is often the result of physical III. health
and feeble stomachs. During one-third of
our time the process of digestion continues.
To be dyspcptic is to be miserable; dyspepsia
is the foundation of fevers and all the diseas-
es of the blood. liver, skin and kidneys. Dys-
pepsia yields to the virtues of the vegetable
ingredients in that great purifier of the blood
and restorer of health, DR.. Walkers Vinegar
Bitters. aug2l-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

REMovAL.-F. c. Foote has removed her
stock Of hair goods to l40 Water ST., over
Pierce's Book Store, where she will be pleas
ed to exhibit to old and new customers her
large assortment of switches, braids, natural
curls, &c. Work of all kinds done to order.
iune6-+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
NEW JERSEY.

Long Branch. N. j., Sept 8. Vice-Presi-
dent Wilson arrived here this morning. SEN
ator Patterson, Judge Mackay and Mr.. Ba
ker, chairman of the republican committee of
Texas, called upon President Grant this
morning, and had a protracted interview with
him in relation to Louisiana affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
STATE Nxws.

A sneak who was peddling rum out Of q
bottle to the soldiers at the State muster, was
kicked out Of camp.
All who witnessed the affair state that Il
was the most effective and forcihls prohibi.
tory law yet tried. The chap will occupy the
large cushioned rocking chair for . day or
two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
FOREIGN.
France.

Paris, Sept. 3. The trial of Col. Villette
and other alleged accomplices in Bazaine's
escape will begin the 10Th of September.
The English pilgrims arrived at Pontiguy
Yesterday. The party numbers 3l3, and in
cludes Arcs Bishop Manning, Earl Gsinsbor-
ough and other members of the nobility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
City of Augusta:
Mayors OFFICE Semi

MAYORS OFFICE, Sept. 2, 1874.
The members Of the city council are hereby no.
tilted, that special meeting Of the council will be
held at the council rooms on Saturday next. Sept.
5th at two O'Clock NJ for the purpose of provid-
ing funds for completing payment for work al.
ready done on the highways, and for doing such
further work as has been ordered by the council,
and making such repairs as have become necee.
sary by the wash of re cent heavy rains.
sep3.t3t JAMES W. NORTH, Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
BANGOR
FIRST DAY-SEPT. 90.

FIRST DAY-SEPT. 90.
No. l Purse of 4400, for horses that have never
beaten 81; 500 to first, 500 to second, $50 to
third, $40 to four h.
No. = Purse of $500 for horses that have never
beaten 00 $3.50 to first s75 to second, as to third
$50 to fourth.
SECOND DAY-SEPT. 80.
No. 8 Purse Of $3.50, for horses that have never
beaten $40; 175 to FIRST $50 second $50 to third,
435 to fourth.
No. Purse of $3.50, for horses that have never
beaten "a 4225 to first, $il0 to second, $40 TO
third, $45 to fourth.
THIRD DAY-OCT. /.
No Purse Of $500, for horses that have never
beaten So $3.50 to first, t75 second, ti5to third
$50 to fourtl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

The Treasurer of the Squirrel Island As
sociation says he sold ten shares during the
month of August. Building there the next
season will be lively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

"Healing on the Wings" say all who have
made use of DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry, and by such use been cured of coughs,
colds, bronchitis, sore throat. influenza or
consumption. The prudent will always keep
this standard remedy by them.
sep2- +eod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. !
Washington, d. c., Sept 8.
For New England and the Middle States
Northeast and Northwest winds, rising
barometer, lower temperature, partly cloudy
and clearing weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
Local AMI State Nems.

The crop prospect is everywhere fattering;
there being but one drawback-the fear OF
early frosts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
TENNESSEE.

Memphis, SEPT. 8. A despatch from Tus-
cumbia says at Cherokee, Alabama, yester-
day, young Rodgers, son of the town marshal,
was shot and instantly killed in saloon, by
John McClaskey, son Of the clerk Of the cir
cult court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
MARY LAND.

Baltimore, Sept. 8. The Democratic con-
venton which met at Hagarstown yesterday,
nominated William Walsh for Congress, and
Montgomery Blair was one of the defeated
candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Why suffer from that terrible cough when a
ready and permanent remedy 10 found in
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam? Sold
everywhere. sep2 teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Mr.. VIM. Jepson of North Vassalboro",
received a first premium at the South China
horse fair, on his three year old stallion King
Philip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
PORTLAND.

Portland, Sept g. Geo. F. Cardiff, who
escaped from the Portsmouth House Of Cor
rection, Aug. Goth, was captured in this city
to-day, and will be returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
NEBRASKA.

Omaha, Sept. Sd. In the Republican State
Convention last night, Patrick .. Halves was
nominated for contingent Congressman after
a lively fight, and Bruno Tisichux for Secre-
tary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Mr.. G. A. Beale, formerly of Brunswick,
has been appointed telegraph operator in Gar
diner, in place Of Mr.. Hanscomb, resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
Boston Stock List.

Boston, Sept. 8, 1874.
lSales at the Brokers' Board.1
Boston & Maine Il 4 Is, 1894. lolx
Eastern Railroad, 55&sX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
WEST VIRGINIA.

Wheeling, Sept. Sd. The Republicans Of
the LIST District have nominated Nathan Cuff
for Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
Meteorological.

Meteorological.
August has been cool and very wet month
The mean heat for 3S years, is 60 90'; this
year, GO. go, being % "a colder than the mean.
The mean moisture is 3.95 inches; this year
G.2l inches, an excess Of &c inches. Last
year the rain fall in August was only SO
inches, but in 1872 it was COS and in 1867
s 40 inches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Mr. Fred Morse of Philadelphia. formerly
of the firm of Moorlen & Morse, 10 on
brief visit to his friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
KENTUCKY.

Liberty, Sept. 8. Yesterday, one Rice was
killed by man named Rossel in quarrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
CUBA.

Havana, Sept. 8. Capt. Gen. Concha to-
day issued decree to 20 into effect immedi
ately, requiring hereafter all land taxes to be
paid entirely in specie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Cincinnati, Sept. 8, ls7l.
PORK-flrm, at $s3 00a23 90.
LARD-steam l4al4k kettle, l6 l.2ok.
BULK MEATS-shOulders Xe9; cleSr rib sides
II 75d: clear sides Is G..
BACON-shoulders 9Xs-; clear rib sides 1874
; clear sides l4-6O0.
WHiSKEY-92-6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
MICHIGAN.

Detroit, Sept3. The Republicans of the 7th
district have re-nominated G. ID. Conger for
Congress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

Range, $40
Moisture, Cpl inches; fair days, 81; foul,
4 variable, 6; aurora observed, 8 times ;
rain fell on 10 days; lightning, times.
G.. in Home Journal.
Oaklands. Sept l. 1874. Lat. 440 10y SO"
Long. Coz 45' 50". Height above the sea, 76
feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

The Sunday Schools of China and Albion
are to meet in Conference, at the Friends
meeting house, Pond road China, on Wed
nesday next, September 9th, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon. All friends of the Sabbath
School cause are most cordially invited to at
tend and participate in the exercises Of the
occasion. Among the topics to be discussed
sre-Prsyer in connection with Sunday
School work; Vocal music in schools; rela
ton of dead Christians to Sunday Schools;
the temperance cause; and other matters
pertaining to the interest of the Sunday School,
Rev. G. G. Winslow, Rev. A. ]. Nelson, Rev.
B. C. Wentworth, Rev. S. S. Hanscom, Rev.
j. Dinsmore, Eli Jones, Alfred II. Jones, j..
VIM. Jacob, Rev. Mr.. Crumlin, and other
workers. will take part in the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
Ep,.ceps, state Convention I'm Portland.

,,--vy, SECOND DAY-WEDNEsDAY.
Alto O'clock the President, Rt Rev. Il. A.
Nicely, took the chair and called the Conven-
ton to order.
The Secretary, Rev. Chas. w. Hayes, read
the minutes ofyesterday's proceedings, which
were accepted. "a t-'t
The business of the Convention was next
taken up and the following committees were
appointed:
New, Psrishes.-Rev. Messrs. Gardiner,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
FINANCIAL & Col6l11CIaI.
New York Money QsYkes.
New York. Sept. s, 1s7A.


There has been more activity and buoysncy on
Wall street to-day than for many months. The
call.
Gold 109xe-.
The Assis't Treasurer paid out to-day ell go
on account Of interest and d 800 In psy1sut Of
bonds.
Custom receipts, e53l 900.
Sterling quiet and steady leGkax for % days
4s6l4a439 for demand.
The rates for carrying were la per cent,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
Winthrop Locals. }

Winthrsp LeeAls.9 tt345a. ..r.
We are blessed with . goodly number OF
lawyers. Wallace r. White. Esq, recently
admitted to the bar, has opened an office
here.
L. P. Moody's new residence and outbuild-
ings are nearly completed upon the exterior
and present very fne appearance.
Major Bradford il putting up building on
his vacant lot on Main street, which is to be
occupied as barber shop, and the old shop
10 to be removed to make room for better
ono.
Rev. G. w. Bicknell of Portland, an able
preacher, supplied the Universalist pulpit on
the SOth, preaching to the great acceptance OF
large congregation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
Grand Sweepstakes.

No. 6 Purse of 800, for all horses: $3.50 to iii
&I75 to second, tl05 to third, SO to fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04

For THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, SEPT.
2, 1874.
NORTHERN CATTLE.
PRICES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-04
WASHINGTON.

Sept 8. The internal revenue receipts to-
day were $l9l,Sl2.
As result of the conference held at the
war department at noon to-day, the following
was issued this afternoon:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-01-17
IMPORTS.

FRON SYDNEY AsD AUCKLASD-Per Macgrecor. Ian. l3th:
samPIes, 90 coils Bone Lasting, 80 DO Rope, 10 brs Soap O. 4
; Cisghon 8 Co. AMI I37 pigs Mdse in tTansiiu Tor san
Francisco.
Faou NEwc.srLE. y. :. w-Per Helen W. AInv Ia,
I3ths-ioO tons Coal, 60 bulla Gunny Bags, I25 do Mat Bags
% Capt freeman
FRoN sAS FRAScIsco-Per Comet, Jan. lGth.-I6 Stoves.
8 bndls HOlOwware, = g Mdse % Segelken q Cos l pkg Mdse
to } Mott * Co. 1 csc Mdse, 3 do Boots and shoes 10 VI McIn-
ernyi Il DO Wine, l do Whiskey, l do Tobacco 10 II A PIERCE;
2bbls Whiskey, 1 bale Corks % G Rhodesj ? rolls Leather, l
bndi sheep Skins, 3 do Saddle Trees, / do Whips, ! csc Mdse
20 p Dalt0ni 1 bx Soda Tiers 70 HOLSTER & Co; u pkgs Mdse,
4 bs Tea 70 Sing Choug & Coz 40 bndls Mats 10 Along a.
Achuck; o pkgs Mdse, 2 nests Brooms. 1 bx Barley. / kg Sow.
30 6 Oh 10 Zig ChOng & Cos 10 C. Mdse, I nest BrOoms, l
bag Pepper, / do Atatmes 10 Yeo Hop < Co; II es Mdse, 2
mats Malt to Fook Chong a Co; bndls shumps, / bag Fish,
1 pkg Mdse 20 Yoke ChOng g. Co; 3 c. Whisky 20 Brown a.
Co; / csc Hats to 1 Richardson; IA pkgs Cutie Fish, 2 cs
ship Chandler, II coils Hemp Cordags 20 A W PIERCE a. Co;
10 N Dickson. i csc Picture Frames and MtuIdi1g. 4 do
Chairs, 1 do Brackets, 1 DO Glass 10 NJ T Donnen; 1 bx Per-
drugs. IS2 pkg Assorted Groceries. 3 cs Wine. ? do Vbi.Sey
1 do Bitters 70 Order; 50 or SKIS Flour, 433 pkgs Assorted Gro
* knen; Co "a Bread. 3 do Coidsh, do Mdse ? do Chez p
SIS SKIS Flour to BOIes q Coz GAO sks Flour, $40 pkgs Asstd
Groceries % III May; 2 cs Fancy Goods 20 J II Black; 8 cs
Shades 10 A 5 CleghoTnj 20 bXs Apples, 100 bbls Lime, 100 cs
Brewer / Co; s es saddiery, 10 6ndls saddle frees, 10 SKIS
Flour, 40 DO Bran, 10 chests Tea, 10 SKIS Potatoes, 4 do Onions,
Waterhousej 1 bX Pump Valves, 20 cs Tobacco, 5 cs Cigars,
929 pkgs Shocks, SO kgs Heads to IL Hackfeld & Co; 80 pkgs
l bx Glass, / do Brushes, 1 do Paint, IL pkgs Windows, 3 cs
Hardware 20 Levers q Dicksoni 2 cs GIANT Powder, 100 SKIS
ware, 2 do Mdse, . SKIS Wheat, l bag Carrots TO Castle a.
C0Okei 3 cs Furniture, 70 pigs Brooms, 40 DO Flour to + z
Adams; l pkg Selves, I bbl Cmcibles, ! do Soap Stone, 4 do
sand, u pkgs Mdse, / Csc Sheep shears to L II Davies; 90
pkgs Mdse TO + . Hall & Son; 40 kgs Nails TO Wilder a. Co;
Cos Q pkgs Hardware 10 Wailuku Plantations lF3 pkgs Gro
cerics and CrockeTy TO L Mossman & Co; % pkgs Groceries
to G c McLeani 81 DO Mdse TO NJ Phillips & Co; SO do do 10
tyre q Broi p pkgs China Ware, I2 do China Groceries to
Assoc & AchOngi $40 SKIS Flour to All Mans q Pkgs Mdse to
Sung ChOng; l csc Mdse, IS coils Rope, 100 SKIS Flour, 10 cs
Coal Oil, % pkgs Mdse to Unknown.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-01-17

y VICIOUS, eyil-minded person, with sufficient
education to write English passably well, and
withal possessed of the itch for writing, is capa-
bic of doing a great deal of mischief through the
press, especially when the object of his attack is
n long distance off for the purposes Of reply, but
so situated as to be liable to injury from such
attack.
In the Melbourne Daily Telegraph of Deem
Der Sd, appears a letter on Leprosy in these Isl
ands, from a Mr.. Freeman J. Steele, which the
editor of that journal characterizcs as % interest
ing and important in view of our immediate
postal connection with Hawaii In the letter
in question, the writer makes some statements
that are quite untrue, and the whole is calculated
to give a most exaggerated and false idea of the
prevalence of the disease in these Islands. As
for instance, when the writer says that 20 there is
danger in living in this country on account Of
Leprosy - that cover 1000 lepers had died at
Kalaupapa up to December, 1872" and thatthe
writer 1" is personally acquainted with over thirty
white men Qepers) who are in exile or have died
there" Now the truth as to these statements
is that there is absolutely no danger from Lep-
rosy to any one living or visiting herein the
words Of Mr.. Charles Nordhoff in the New York
Tribune last September, {" there is no more risk
Of a white resident or traveller catching Leprosy
in the Hawaiian Islands than in the city or state
of New York - that since 1865, when the first
leper was sent to Molokai, about 200 have been
received, out of which number say 400 or one
third, Gnstead of 2,000) have died; and that only
four foreigners (instead of thirty have been sent
there as Iepers. But we learn that this man
Steele, the correspondent of the Telegraph, pub
IcIy boosted when he left here for Melbourne last
the injury in his power by "showing them up"
Perhaps it will be as well to post cur Mel
bourne friends as to the history of Mr.. Freeman
j. Steele during the nineteen years in which he
favored these Islands with his presence. lie was
first known in 1855, as the keeper of q low-class
drinking shop on Maunakea street IN this city,
the resort of sailors and lewd native women.
The place was familiarly known by its patrons as
.sthe House of Blazes'' from the frequent rows,
day and night. Steeie undoubtedly did a lucra-
tive business there, having since boosted that he
had sold moro liquor to natives while in that
house than all the other liquor dealers together.
He was repeatedly fined for keeping 4 disorderly
house and for furnishing liquor to natives, and
was finally compelled to close. lie then removed
to Lahaina, where he went into his c~ongenial
business of keeping a beer shop and selling liquor
son the sly Even that (then) proverbially
lax community could not stand Steele, and VIC
next hear of him at Hama, Maui, keeping a coun-
try store. Whether he continued to deal in
stimulants in that retired locality We are not at