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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Meeting Of the Stockholders of IN somer
set Ratiroad-The atatiroad between This
city nd West Waterville.

HattfOnd-Thc Hta1irOau between
city md West WaterviIie.
A special meeting of the stockholders of the
Somerset Railroad was held at Memorial Hall, in
West Waterville, on Thursday last, to consider
what action should be taken fer a connection of
the Somerset road with the Messalonskee Rail-
road and an extension to Augusta. The towns
of orridgewock, Madison, Arson, Embden, So
lon and Bingham were we'll Represented. Several
citizens from Augusta were also present.
The meeting was presided over by Hon. John
Aver, President of the Somerset Railroad.
lion. S. ID. Lindsey of Norridgewock, made
some opening remarks, and on his motion the cit
ixens Of Augusta who were present were invited
TO Join 10 the deliberations OF the meeting.
The President then read a communication from
Col. ii. A. Dewitt, President of the Messaloskee
Railroad, expressing regrets at his inability to be
result in the building Of railroad to Augusta up
on the narrow guage principle.
Mayor Nash of Augusta, having been called
upon, responded by giving the reasons why the
road should be extended to Augusta. lie be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

Hazeltne & Bickford of Belfast, are cuttipg
a second crop of ice, fifteen inches thick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

Huntington, Mason & Co., open to-d day in their
wooden department, twelve styles of woolens,
from which they make pants to measure for s. 90
per pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

We understand II is settled fact that the
shoe factory in this city is to be started up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

GOD Reliable"
There are many reputed remedies for that very
prevalent disease, Chronic Nasal Catarrh. but none
which have given general satisfaction and become
acknowledged standard preparations. except DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 1t continues to enjoy an
unprecedented popularity. This reputation has
been earned through the permanent cures which
it has wrought, having proved itself specific in
the worst forms of the disease. Pierce's Pocket
Memorandum Books are given away at drug
stores t&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

There are eighty-two students in attendance
upon the medical lectures at the Maine Medica
College, Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Snow Sto. IN.
kOCkLAND.

This afternoon a severe gale arose with suo'
squalls tuning to seet and rain in evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
BATH.
NOminatiOn.

BATH, March 2. Hon. Edwin Reed was unan-
imously renominated Mayor by the republicans
last night.
Bridge Gone.
Five hundred feet of the Woolwich and West
port bridge have been carried away by ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Dteb.

In Sacramento City, Cal, January 81, Tabha
Hathorn, wife Of j. w. Avery, formerly OF Rich.
mond. Maine, aged 60 years and months
Died in Newport, Me- afler brief and painful
Illness, Mr.. Elbrdge q. Perkins, aged about Is
yeIrs. Mr.. Perkins was in the employ of N. L. X.
X. Co, at Newport for thirteen years, and by his
honest and upright purpose, won the confidence
and respect OF the company, and the high esteem
of the public. He was always at his post and
death found him ready. He was good man, q
warm friend and IA true Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. March :. lsi7.
Money was easy at 2hsa3- per cent. on call For
egn exchange dull at is3 ais3 for bankers Hong
and t-4il a4s5- for demand. Gold opened at l0i Is
and closed ut l04s4, Loans l. as per cent
Customs receipts, S}jl 400. Treasury disbursed
sjsl 0Jo interest, -. W ior bonds.and 5000 Tor
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

Rev. Chas. Munger formerly Of this city, has
been delivering lectures in Pennington, the
Tabernacle. He exhibited an exact model of the
Tabernacle (the court being some ten feet in
length, erected by Moses, about li9l years be-
fore Chris,-even the altar, laver, censor the ark
of the covenant table Of shew bread, and cover
ings for the tabernacle, being reproduced in min
iature-and described the reason and the manner
of its erection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Nomination.

Col George w. Kicker unanimously nominated
as the democratic candidate for Mayor this even
Ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

The Times correspondent at Vienna agar
dwells on the fact that Ignatef has thrown in hi,
influence against any precpitate course, especial
ly at the present moment when according to hi,
better knowledge, any day may bring about
great catastrope in Constantinople itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Marrifb.

In Harpswell, 2l,h ult,, Moses Leavtt to NJ
Nancy Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

A monster variety entertainment is to be pre-
scented at Granite Hall, on Wednesday evening
next, including among the "stars," Americas
champion clown. James S. Matfit; the unrvalled
Panaloon, w. H. Bartholomew the American star
comique, Gus. Williams, and others well known
upon the boards. Tickets securing reserved seats
are now for sale at the Eastern Express office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

Orders for Easter Flowers received by T
Horne at f. Kowse's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Death,

FLORENCE, March ?. Joel 7. Hart the Amer.
lean sculptor, died to-day.
Educational.
LONDON, March 2. The senate of the Univer-
sily of London have decided to admit women to
medical degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Local ann State Mems.

How do you feel now that the thing is settled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

Go to f. Rowse'. for Pure Coin Silver Spoons.
Fine silver plated table Knives at Z. Rowses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

dentelect in the Vice Presidents room. All
republican and many democratic senators called
to pay their respects. and were presented BY SEN
ator Ferry. Subsequently a large number Of the
House and other persons of prominence called
and rendered CONGRATULATIONS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

AUBURN, March 2. Leonard Howard alias Ed
ward Thomas, native of Hartf ford, CT, was exc
cuted this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

All people at the ferries and in cars are anx
ously reading the papers and expressing their VI
rous opinions on the settlement Of the presidents
question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Reading the Papers.

The easterly gale is very heavy with rain, al
the fsg over the lower bay and at sea is qui
thick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03

Vice President-elect Wheeler arrived at Wash.
ington at one O'Clock to-day and proceeded a
once to the capital, where he arrived shortly after
CIV ta,as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
EUROPE.

Governor Young has lett for Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-03
Severe Storm.

NEW YORK, March 2. The explosion of boil
er at Huntingdon, killed one man and fatal
wounded five others.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
Hoard OF Public Works.

The Board met in regular session,
all the members present, and President
Bell in the chair.
The Engineers attention was called
to the nuisance created by the catch
basin at the corner Of Liberty and Free
man streets.
The Supervisor was directed to repair
the steps on Liberty street between
Price and Hunt streets forthwith.
The time for repairing The eide OF Mrs.
Margaret flaming, corner OF Third and
Lu low, and the Western Furniture
Company on Plum and Wade, was ex-
tended to October l, 1877.
A resolution was adopted to extend
the water mains on clay avenue be-
tween Madison Pike and blackberry
street.
The Assistant Engineer certified that
Thomas Lloyd did the grading on Colu m-
blu avenue at an excess Of $3.50. The
report was approved and warrant
| ordered to be drawn for $3.50 Oh acconnt.
A recommendation 10 lay q ten-lDch
pipe on Walker-mill Road one tbousa na
feet from Harrison Pike south, was
adopted.
The Board adopted a resolution TO
attend meeting OF the "Centennial
| Army" at the Council Chamber, 10
morrow evening.
| A communication from Herman Nolt8
requesting the Board TO grant him
| license tO construct and tap sewsrs,
was referred to the Committee On
| Sc a ers.
Adjourned.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
In Search of An Umcie.

The subjoined letter, received to-day,
will explain itseli:
PARIS, EDGAR COUNTY, Ill.
June 8, 1917.
'sTo the Editor OF the Star:
Il would like to have the help OF your
widely circulated journal in trying to
discover the whereabouts OF James
Aud, an uncle OF mine, who was for
merly resident OF Cincinnati. He had
u sister named Rosanna, who, with
James, after The + parents death in Your
city, went to live with their uncle,
named John Mrs, also a Cincinnatian.
The last my mother heard Of James he
was on a vessel. BY publishing the
above particu ars you will confer a great
favor upon M. l am a widow, thirty
years OF age, and have spent time and
money in the search, and will continue
to search ON while i've. That was my
mothers request. Yours truly,
"LoUISA SHEETS"
"P. S.-Direct to Paris, EIgar county,
| Illinois"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
LATEST LOCAL.
No RACES to-day.

No RACES to-day.
APRIL showers in June.
LPH. HOLLAND was before the Grand
Jury to-day.
The Armstrong divorce case will like
ly last all day tomorrow.
FRANK BRoADwFLL, Deputy Clerk of
the United States Court, is on the sick
list.
WITNESSES in bastardy cases In Judge
JOhnston's Court are excused until next
Saturday.
THOMAS NCGOvERN, wlfe-beater,
was up III the Police Court this morning.
This was his third Offense, and he was
given SIX months and fine of $50.
CINCINNATI Grand Orchestra Reed
Band at PRICES Hill this, Thursday
evening. A splendid programme and a
most delightful resort. Go and see and
hear for yourself.
1HE Strawberry Festival at the Ninth.
street Baptist Church this evening will
have unusual attractions. There will
be some fun voting that quilt to tue
most popular lady.
MIR. j. H. KELLEY, Of Longworth and
Plum streets, and Mr.. Richard Wilder
uoFS OutCiCu luVo dRl cS'
ments Tor shooting match on the Bo
gardus plan Tor 500 side.
The Prices Hill Concert is not post
poncd on account Of the weather. The
cars are so arranged that rass ssengers are
carried all the way to the grounds with
| out exposure, even II 1t rains.
HAvERLY's Minstrels have ALWAYS
! been the best of minstrel troupes, ,and this
| time it is better than ever before. Ar
entirely new programme will be pre-.
senled tonight. g. and see them at the
| Grand.
JOHN SCHNEIDER aud Conrad Kramer
two thieves, were at their old tricks
yesterday and stole pair of shoes from
Jonn Neckle's store on Vine-strcet Hill
They got the full extent OF the law
thirty days and $500.
A HORSE died last evening at 7 u'cloc
at The northeast corner OF Main an(
Court streets, and soon after the proper
authorities were notified, but up to
o'clock to-day the body was there still
Friend Rappold, i'll that vicinity, is red
hot about it.
NOSE CLARK, the man whose arres
was mentloneu In yesterdays STAR ro
having in his possession lot OF har
ness which he offered for sale, was trans
terred from this city to C0VingtOn thI
morning, and His Honor Mayor Athe,
bound nIm over TO await the action o
the Grand Jury. Clark claims to hav
bought the harness from one Doc. Mann
and Jonn Bolan, and warrant was is
sued .Or tueir arrest. The harness wa
the property Of Mr.. Floyd Wilson, U
lCoylngton.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
Railroad Accident.

National Associated Press 10 the SJar.
LANCASTER, o., June IA serious &C.
cident occurred on the Hooking Valley
Railroad yesterday. 1t was caused by
the canal overflow washing away the
road.bed. The engine passed over the
break, and then plunged down The EN-.
bankment twenty feet into Hockhocking
River, carrying the engineer, VIM. Il.
Robin on, and the fireman, Jack Casey,
to the bottom. The tender and baggage
car lodged in the break in the embank-
ment, while the smoking.car was tel
escoped one-nalt It's LEM til by running
upon the baggage-car.
Three passengers, only, were seriously
injured. Mr.. James Kllborne, mer.
chant OF Columbus, had his leg broken.
Mr.. Sam. Eftinger, OF this city, was
badly bruised. Mr.. Maurice Lowery, OF
Hibbardsville, was seriously injured
about the thigh and groin. Several en-
pluyes were more or less hurt.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
Special to the star:

Specidl W Iue otar'
COLUMBUS, o., Jure Thirty dele
gates were present at the State Green
back Convention yesterday. They re-
affirmed their former declaration OF
principles, and nominated the following
State ticket:
Governor-stephen Johnson,oi Miami.
Lieutenant Governor-John b. Powell,
of Columbiana.
Treasurer-John Junkins, OF Tusca-
rawas.
Supreme Judse-Samuel 4. Adams, OF
Cuyahoga.
Clerk Of the Supreme Court-Charles
L. Bonsall, OF COlumbiana.
Attorney General-Marshall D. Wag-
ner, OF Lucas.
Member OF the Board Of Public Works
Jacob Riblett, OF Crawford.
School COMMISSIONER. c. Logan, OF
Mahoning.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
The Courts.
COMMON PLEAS.

The Trustees Of the Cincinnati South
ern r lilroad against OMeara and ota-
ers. An application to condemn ceE-
tain property Tor the approach to the
Southern Railroad Bridge on this side
OF the river. The defendants answered
that portion Of the property had al
ready been condemned In the Probate
Court, and they asked that the petition
of the plaintiff be dismissed, The Cours
decided that in so far as the property
sought to be appropriated has been
passed upon by the Probate Court, Ihas
can not be retired in this court. As tsa
the other property, that proceeding
may go on. AS TO parties not served ia
the Probate Court, no proceeding fS
pending against them really until they
are served, and they may be brougHs
into this court and made parties.
judgment accordingly.
The case Of Foulds against Wm
Lenlhstrom and others, to recover $S5
was argued and submitted.
SUPERIOR.
Ignatz Droge against A. Isphording.
In this case, sAit on a note, the jury
rendered verdict Tor the plaintiff for
$2,C6l.
Mary L. Grief, administrator, against
the g., II. u ID. Il. r. Co., a proceeding
to recover 70, 200 damages for the killing
OF her husband. In progress.
UNITED STATES.
John L Spaulding, OF Indianapolis.
brought suit against the Farmers and
Merchants Insurance Company to re-
cover $7O9, the alleged valuation OF q
house burned.
4. NJ. Link, charge with illegal yot-
ing, Was fined So aud costs.
POLICE.
Drunkenness-William Wynne, Henry
Lohman, Glenn. Feldman. dismissed;
Anton Frenze, 80 days; Lena Jordan,
continued to July s.
Disorderly Conduct-Nellie Rumbles.
500 and costs; Hattie Clark, $5 and
Gusts; Ella Williams, George Washing
ton, costs; Maggie Gallagher, jenni4.
German, Mary VII! iams. dismissed;
james Cochran, Ed. Kobb, Charles
N ore, continued to June8
Petty Larceny-PLt. Kennedy, %
days; John Schneider, CoLrad Kram:r,
| 500 and so days.
Assault and Battery-Phil. Moock, $
and costs; Lorenz Rider, same; Cha
lotte Harris, continued to Sth; Joha
Hart. costs; Dan. Manoney, continued
to II.
bliscellaneous-Nelli Rumbles, ha~-,
boring Iewd women, dismissed; Hattie
| Clark, vagrancy, dismissed; Dan. Ma
honey. assault to Kill continued to l1ts:
same, malicious destruction, continue
to 18th; Marun Reil, peddlIng withous
license, So and costs; Wan. Nea,Y.
incorrigbil,ty, House Of Refuge; heaIy
Wiese, committing nuisance, costs; Geo.
Williams, thief, dismi 'sed; Alex. A.
derson, abusing fanny, dismissed; Jpln
Harper, D. {. Singleton, grand larceny,
dismissed; VIM. Newell, ped ling win.
out license, costs; II. Powers, yagrancy,
continued to July 8; Collins Brpw0,
practiciug trick game, continued to Il Ia;
| Christ. Sonn, committing NUISANCE, n 3
missed; McGoyern, abu.l"g family, sir
mouths aud $50,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
LATEST FROM ABROAD.
Jational Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star.
THE sUEZ CANAL.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June THE Porte
has taken measures to avoid any con.
flic. in the Suez Canal. Navigation on
the canal will be free to all vessels ex-
cept Russian.
THE GEAR AT PLOFJEsTI.
LONDON, June THE arrival OF the
Car at Ploejesti W; made the occasion
OF the grandest fete on record. The
scene at the railway almost battles de.
scription, and the route from the station
was literally packed with people.
SOME DENIALs.
LONDON, June The Porte denie 6
that Kars has been invest" d, and al SO
The defeat and slaughter Of the Ciroas
sian cavalry near Erzeroum. The Turks
defeated the Montenegrins, after a hot
battle of six hours, during which they
captured Kunstakah, at the entrance TO
he Duya Pass.
PRESENTS To THE POPE.
ROME, June 7.-5.00O,00O llres in gold
were received at the Pope's Jubilee at
the Vatican, besides. numerous other
presents.
MERELY REPORT.
LONDON, June IA dispatch from
Vienna says that it is reported that the
Russians are massing for an immediate
crossing Of the Danube opposite Tur.
lakai and Sestava.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
SERIOUS CALAMITY.
A Tenement.hO Burned an,
Many Inmates Perish.

n ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DuEhcu anu
Many Inmates Perish.
National a ssociated Press to tne star.
BOSTON, June 7.-In The midst OF 8
drenching rain-storm, accompanied by
thunder and lightning, fire-alarm wa.
sounded from Box 81 at II minutes past
O'Clock last night. A second alarm al
7:H proclaimed the fire to be seriOu.
one, and a third alarm about three min
utes later gave rise to apprehensions Of
a grave calamity, and called out the en-
tire Fire Department OF the city proper
The Fire Department and police re-
sponded with tue utmost promptitude
but their efforts we're unavaillng TO pre-
vent very sad catastrophe.
The ire caught from the oven of Henry
Kewer, a baker on the ground floor o.
No. 46 Shawmut avenue, near the juno.
ton OF fremont street, and spread with
terrible rapidity up through The large
building crowded with occupants above
1t. This building, which Is numbered AZ
ShawmuL avenue, was u t1ve-stOry brio *
model house without any fire escape, Oc.
cupIed ny families. The building was
Oh triangular lolm, containing two ten,
ments on each floor, and having only
one trout entrance and one narrow
staircase leading straight up throu sh
The center Of tue editice. The bakers
oven, from whence the fire commune
Gated 10 the walls and floors, was di.
rectly under the stars, AMI the fire
swept up through this natural passage
with unexampled swittness, fed by the
liyht wood oL the stall cases and i'm.
pelled by a furious draught.
From all accounts 1T was less than
ten minutes from the lime at which the
flames were discovered before they had
burned clear up 10 the roof. Tue occu.
pants OF the building, thus cut of from
The only means Of exit, were seized with
indeOcribable CONSERVATION. Shriekn
and calls Tor help were heard on every
hand, and a scene OF heart-s.c cke niul
dismay ensued. Many of the people
thus hemmed in the advancing flames
Jumped from the front and rear win
lows 10 the streets amidst the utmost
excitement on the part OF the specta
tors. Some were rescued by means o.
ladders by the brave fremen, and there
were several marvellous escapes.
Some OF the rescued persons were bad
ly burned and otherwise manned. 1t is
ascertained that eight Of the occupants
OF the burned bulldingare still unac.
counted tor, six were reported rescued
without injuries. two were probably ia.
ally injured, and one was slightly
n oundeu
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
Announcements.

Annual festival this evening at the
Nlnth-street Baptist Church.
Mr.. Schickling. on next Monday, win
introduce German opera in his concert
hall.
The grand festival and picnic for the
benefit OF the Church of the AlOnemsnt
at Riverside takes place this afternoon
and evening on the grounds OF H1n.
T lomas Ii. Yeatman.
Tue Continental Army will meet at
the Council Chamber, City Building, to
morrow evening, at 8 O'Clock, 20 prepare
programme for the celebration Of the
approaching Fourth OF July.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
THE LATEST


National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, June IA. d. Hazep,
Of Pennsylvania, Chief of the Stamp
Division Of the POst-ofiice Department,
h,s been promoted to Third Assistant
Postmaster General, in place of Barber,
resigned, prior to his leaving for his
home in Michigan last evening. Hon.
e Barber, Third Assistant Postmaster
General, placed his resignation in the
hands of the Postmaster General, to
take effect July l.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
WASHINGTON.
Special to the Star.

Special 70 the otar.
GEN. BANKS FOR THE RUSSIAN MISSION.
WASHINGTON, June lit is now stated
by those in position to know, that Gen.
Banks will be rendered the Russian Mis-
sion. This determination on the part OF
caused the tiutter about Noyes and his
mission TO France.
MOVES IS SOLID.
1t can be safely stated that Noyes is
solid, and no attempt will be made to
disturb him. This selection was made
purely at the Presidents own oDtion.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07

A superior tramp made his appear
ance in Norwich, Conn, the other day.
He asked for breakfast, and having re-
ceived and eaten it he was requested to
cut the grass in the front yard. He
oil once oheerlully went to work, and
labored for three hours in the hot sun. The
neighDors were called in to look ut this
Unprecedented phenomenon, and such
was the admiration which the spectacle
excited that the Industrious Tramp re.
received good dinner, % cents In cash,
aud a tVlerable pair of pantaloons.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-07
The CrOps-RaiIrOad Election.
RATIONAL Associated. Press TO the Star.

National Associated. Press TO the Star.
CHICAGO, June I-0ut oil reports OF
crops from 21l points in Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois and Kentucky, t79 indicate good
crops wheat, 81 lair crops, light crop II
any; At good crops OF fruit, IA fair, 9O
light crops il any.
The meeting of g., R. & p. Railroad
took place yesterday. On motion, IL
was decided to increase the number OF
Directors three. The Directors are ".
l.. Scott, Jay Gould, Sidney Dillon, X.
r. I able, Il. Ii. Porter, Chas. r. Marvin,
A. G. Dulman, F. H. Tows, David Dows
and Hugh Riddle, all of whom were re-
elected. The three new Directors are
Il. p. Fowler, f. l.. Ames and Benjamin
Brewster. A meeting of the Directors
was mad Immediately after, and the fol-
lowing Board elected: Hugh Riddle,
President; David Dows, Vice Presi-
denti f. l.. lows, Secretary and Treas
urer.