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The Portland daily press., 1879-04-05
CaIifornia Mining slocks,
Chicago Cattle Marhsf

CHICAGO, April 4-Hogs-receipts 1900 head
shipments 1000 head; market firm; light at 80 a
50; MIXED packing 20 q go; choice heavy at 81
q enclosing dull and weak.
Cattie-receipts 5000 head; shipments 300 head
market dull and lower; shipping at 20 a 50 feed
ers and stockers 40 q 90; butchers at 90 "a 90
Sheep-receipts 5000 head; shipments 1000: market
strong at B 90 a b62A. ~
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SPECIAL, NOTICE.

We would call special attention to the Assessor. =
Notice, which appears in our columns to-day, with
reference to Taxes that all persons interested NAV
comply with the tenor of such notice. particularly
the last clause. with reference to the u s. Govern
ment Bonds and Deposits in Saving Banks, and thus
save hard thoughts, and possibly hard words, when
too late. mh29sntap16
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European Markets.

LONDON, April ALSO P. M.-Consols at OF Tile
for money and account.
LONDON, April 4-12.3O P. M.-American securi-
ties-United States bonds 67s. at 104i; SIS 1O7
new 4Hs at 107a A. 1O1a; 10-iQs at 10i; Erie 251
Illinois Central 81.
LONDON, April 400 P. M.-Consols 81 9-16 for
money and account.
LIVERPOOL, April 4-12-30 P. M.-Cotton buoy
ant; Uplands at 6sd Orleans 63d sales 600 bales
including 1000 for speculation and export Receipts
1850 bales, all American.
Flour at 6 a 10; Winter Wheat at II a 8 Q; do
Spring at q Q; California averages at 10 a
club SO COS. Corn at 45@46. Peas ga. Pro-
visions, &c-Pork at 80 g. Beef at 75; Bacon at 81 8
q g. Lard at SO 6. Cheese at as. TaDOw at 80 6.
At London SO.
Receipts Of wheat for three days $4,000 cen.als,
including III 600 American
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New York stock .nd MONEY nI.rks.

NEW YORK, April 4.-Evening.-Money easy at
ing Exchange is steady at 1851 @ 1861 for sixty DAYS
and 1879 q 1881 for demand. Governments strong
with an advance of in per cents Six and half
millions of these were subscribed for to-day. and the
National Bank of Commerce and associates subscrib
ed for an addition forty millions These amounts,
with what the Secretary of the Treasury retains
der previous arrangements for the London syndicate
will absorb all $685. '67s and '6Ss. State bonds are
dull; Louisiana consols sold at 495. Railway mort
cages strong and higher; Erie new consolidated sec
onds again the feature and advanced from 674 to 6sl
Stock market more active with strong upward ten.
dency.
Transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregated
16S,760 shares.
Inc following were the closing quotations of Gov
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MARRIED.

In this city, April Q, by Rev. F. E. Clark, Hans
Peters Lauson and Mrs. Miranda j. Stafford.
In this city, April g. by Rev. W. E. Gibbs Alexan-
der Mcfarland and Mrs. Mary LASH both of Fort
land.
In West Wateryille, March IT, Thos II. Marshall
and Miss Florence M. Fowler.
In Augusta, March %, Seth Frederick and Miss
Dora A. Young.
In augusta, March %, Elwood c. Whitney aud
Miss Ella M. Kicker.
In East Dixield, March 18. A. F. Allen and Mrs.
Louisa D. Kenyon, both of Wilton.
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DIED.

In this city, April T. Capt. Jabez Stevens, aged So
years.
Funeral service Sunday afternoon at II O'Clock.
at his late residence New bury street. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend. Burial at convenience
of the family.
In this city, April 4 suddenly, of pneumonia Mrs.
Emma H., wife OF William W. Brown aged AZ yeare
In East Deerlng. April g. Everett a., youpgest
child of james and Celesta E. Lucas aged ii months
10 days.
Funeral service Saturday afternoon at 81 o'clk,
In Bath, April l, Geo. W. Tucker aged 81 years II
months.
IN waterville, March "a, Mr.. George A. Dingley,
aged Al years.
Stephen Thayer, aged So years.
In North Vassalboro. March o. Mrs. Emily H.,
wife OF ii. G. Abbott. ESQ.,, aged 81 years.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-05

A Modern m iracle.-It has long been stated as
scientific proposition by medical men that third
shall be said of John Appel of North Banford, Conn.,
who had tweive, and who is to-day strong vigorous
man? The phenomena is ascribed by Mr.. Appel to
his constant application of Giles Liniment Iodide
Ammonia.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pamphlet. DIR.
GILES, 45l Sixth Ave, N. Y. Trial size 25 cents.
ana S,T&W
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Yellow Fever ON Board U. .. Steamship
PlYm0ufh.

BOSTON, April 4.-The United States Steamship
Plymouth which left here on the 18th of March tor
acruise in the West Indies and Spanish Main
returned North on account of the breaking out of
yellow fever on board. March 9th Peter Fagan.
boatswain's mate, was buried, he having died of
yellow fever the previous day. The Plymouth is
anchored off Nobska Point Vineyard Sound, waiting
orders.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-05
cRIsTADORO,s HAIR DYE.

The history of the success of great discoveries affords
parallel to the triumphs competition and pref
udice, accomplished by this powerful yet harmless
vegetable AGENT which instantaneousy changes any
obnoxious color of the hair into back or brown as
magnificent as any that Heaven ever bestowed upon
the head of man or woman. Manufactured by j.
CRISTADORO, No. 90 William St., New York. Sold
by all Druggists. Applied by all Hair Dressers.
Gnpndl sW1m
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FINANCIAL AND CONNIE RCEAL
Portland Daily Wholesale Market.

FRIDAY.-The market for Groceries and Provis-
ions is unchanged In Drugs, Dyes, Chemicals, &C..
we note the following: Balsam Copaiba Balsam Fir.
Castor Oil, Clutch, Oil Bay Guarana and Oil Lemon
are rmer and an advance is looked for. Iodide Pot
ash, Iodine, Salacine and Quinine have advanced.
Oil of Anise, Sugar Lead, Balsam Tolu and Camphor
easier. Grain is very firm with an upward ten
dency.
The following are to-day's quotations Of Flour,
AVID Lr-,;f,
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THE EGYPTIAN FAMINE.

10000 Deaths from Starvation-The
Famine the Result of Over. Taxation.
CAIRO, April 4.-Ten thousand persons died from
starvation in Girgeh, Keva and Esna. The famine
which was caused by over taxation has terminated.
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WASHINGTON.
The Wallace Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 4-The Wallace committee
recalled Gorbam, who stated that 1872 circulars were
sent to employees 272 of which brought subscriptions
j. G. Thompson testified that he devoted his time
the summer Of 1878 to conducting the Democratic
campaign.
The Last of the 5.2O,s,
WASHINGTON, April 4.-The Secretary of the
Treasury this afternoon Issued the 95th call for the
redemption Of $40 bonds OF 1865. consols of 1867,
principal and interest to be paid at the treasury de-
partment on and after July A. interest," to cease that
day. The above constitute the residue of those issued
under act of March 8, 1866 consos 1867.
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WEST INDIES.
A Great Fire on the Island of
Hayti
$l,OOO,OOO OF Property Destroyed
aud $500 People Rendered
Homeless.
WEST INDIES.

MIRAGoANE, Hayti, April 4.-The property des-
troyed by the fire included $4,000 bags of coffee and
and 900 pounds logwood, 100000 of which were
for New York. $500 persons are rendered homeless
Loss 600
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A Brutal Murder.

GRErNvILLE, Miss, April 4-Thursday we'll
known sporting man was found murdered with his
head crushed and throat cut. The body was ripped
open the entire length.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Wonderful Changes

have occurred in this country during the last three
four years, but none more wonderful than the Rev.
oIutions iu Color, produced among the Heads OF
he Paon
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For New Englan,
A Gold snap at the South.

clear or partly cloudy weather, northwest winds
becoming variable, stationary or higher temper.
atura
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ELECTRIC RELTS.

sure cure for nervous debility, premature DECAYS
exhaustion, etc. The only reliable cure. Circulars
mailed free. Address j. X. REEVES, 45 Chatham
ST., n. Y. teblSdeod&w3m sn
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PROPOSALS
For School Supplies.

PRoPoSALsw viii be received by the undersigned,
until April 9th, for furnishing the Public
Schools of the City of Portland for the Current YEAR
commencing April list, 1879 ending March 3ist 1850,
with Books, Stationery aud other supplies of the
kind usually furnished by the city school use
GLIDING Writing and Drawing Paper, Pens, Slate
and Lead Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, Ink &c. All
proposals will be contingent upon such appropria-
supplies, and the right is reserved to reject all such
proposals may be deemed contrary to the interests
Of the City. + L. PRAY
mh3ld1w Superintendent Of School Buildings.
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PORTLAND, April 4.
The Clearing House Of the Portland Banks report
the transaction OF business as follows to-day:
OrOss r.ACuduSes. ...sss...s..S o. l66 Is
Net Balances. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S,245 81
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A Large Fire Raging in 81. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, March A large fire is raging. Sey-
eral large buildings are burning. One fireman is
killed and another fatally injured. No estimate of
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-05
Grain and Fruit:
GRAIN.
WhaIonnIa
Foreign Exports.
OARnENAG
Clearing House Transactions.

CARDENAS. Schr Cumberland-934 empty casks
POINT-a-PETRE. Schr G Littefed-14l1
shOoks and heads
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METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWENrY.FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington. DO,
April B. A M
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
$500 REWARD {!
City of Portland.

"A REWARD ofTwenty-Five Dollars Is hereby Of
"A fered for information that will lead to the ar
resi- ana conviction Of the person or persons who,
without cause strike the alarm of fire Box No. AS
ON corner OF Thomas and Pine SITS.
JAMES CUNNINGHAM,
April Sd, 1879. apidiw
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Sch Cumberland, Weber, Cardenas-Geo Hunt
g. Co.
Sch Geo Littiefeld, Oliver. Point-a-P itre-Phin-
Sch Congress, Willard, New York-Mark P Emery
Sch Shepardess, Thorp Damariscotta - NathI
Blake.
Sch Diana, Orne, Boothbay-Nathl Blake.
SAILED-Sch B Lowell, and Congress.
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A GARD,

To all who are suffering from the errors and indis-
cretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss of manhood, &C., will send recipe that will
cure you. FREE OF CHARGE This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in S nth America
Send elf-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
L. INMAN, Station d, NeW York City.
NOES sne0d&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-05
MEVUGpRANn

Several vessels went ashore at Provincetown duIiag
severe snow storm Thursday night, Sd inst
Brig 1sid0ra Rionda, from Cuba for Portland is
reported at Provincetown partly dismasted.
Sch Falr-Deaer, OF Casine, for whose safety fears
were entertained has arrived at Isle of Shoals. See
other columns Tor PARTICULARS
Sch Volant. from Eastport for Boston, ashore near
Cohasset. is to be cold by auction 7th inst.
sch Empress, Lord. from Rockland for Providence,
put into Gloucester 4h with loss Of anchors ehnns
fore gan. foreboom, and other damage by the gale
March 31st.
Sch Laconia, Crockett, from Rockand for NYork,
put into Vlneyard-Haven I'd and reports The loss OF
anchor. 30 fath0ms chan t1ving lib, gaff topsa and
boat, in Vineyard Sound 31st
Sch HYena of and from st George for Philadelphia
with stone, was towed into Edgartown I'd with loss
OF neadgear, sails. one anchor and cargo shifted.
Ine following vessels put into Edgartown 2d-Schs
Ii curtis, lost Jib and part VI deckoad; Nautilus
and GEM, each lost Part of deckload lime; Helen
Thompson, lost both anchors and chains.
Sch Rose from Lubec for Boston, is ashore ON SUI
gar Loaf Beach, She is badly stove on one side and
| is full of water. She has cargo of cedar posts
| which will be saved.
Sch Mary Eldridge from Philadelphia for Boston
IS ashore and on fire one mile So of Race Point, and
will be total loss. Crew saved. Fire caused Dy the
| explosion OF kerosene lamp.
Sen y LINDSEY, from New York for Portland
| drove ashore 3lst, on Chappaquiddick Point. Sht
was hauled off I'd and towed into Edgartown. Tit
l. Gregory was hauled off same day.
Sch Emma Smalley, from Greytown for NYoIk
put into Dutch Island Harbor Sd inst, with sails spill
Schs Neptune's Bride and Allston. ashore on Cape
| Poee, have biged and are full of water. Both los
anchors and Fails 3Ist.
| Sch Helen Thompson. of Waldoboro before report
ed at Hyannis, lost boat, both anchors and CHAINS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
COUNCIL NOTES.

The Mayor made a second report about
his financial record and, In a hesitating voice,
said that the Councikwould find great difference
from his first report 1t was referred to the Com
mittee on City officers. Upon interviewing one
ofthe Committee on Tuesday, he said that in his
opinion the errors were more the result Of ignor.
ance than OF fraud, but If after investigation, it
was proved the latter then he was in favor OF i'm.
mediate removal of said officer.
+ DR.. Arter is still absent.
These hot nights have q strong tendency Of
curtailing sessions. Last Monday night only 55
minutes were taken up In transacting the weeks
business, which includes asking for further
time"
1t Is with great caution that we state to the econ.
omical Council that the reportorial staff modestly
yet firmly request that shade be placed on the
gas Jet over their table. qusrtette vote was ia.
ken on Monday night which was unanimous in
the Affirmative Keep shaded
Arter's dog ordinance wants tin can tied to Its
tail, for 1t fails weekly to make noise. Fall is
approaching, and the necessity Of the law will
then not be 80 apparent as during the heated
term.
Lombardy poplar trees still grow, notwtthstand.
ing the I'd reading Of the ordinance Mr.. Lenker
also wanted to include cottonwood and quaking
aspen trees In the law, but he quaked in vain.
Property owners through whose lots shriver's
run passes, must see to 1t that their bitches are
five feet wide, as that is the regulation width.
which must be followed out.
Trim you trees so that gas lamps can shed their
radiance on the sidewalk-if they don't go out.
The paper mill will get an old hose cart and 800
feet Of condemned hose, provided they furnish
suitable house to store the same in. The property
also to be subject to the Chief Of the Fire Depart
ment at all times. A good idea.
The matter of asking further time" on many
subjects is becoming chronic with the Council,
and even the prompt business management of the
efficient President is unable to stay the weekly
pOstponements Of important matters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
VALLEY RAILROAD

Completed 10 UaiontoVn--A Grand Ovatton-- 70asts,
Speeches, Etc.
Monday evening was red letter day at Union.
town, as 1t was the first appearance of the iron
horse in that fertile section of our county which
arrived upon the newly completed track OF the
much talked Of and much expected Valley Rail-
road, which will connect Canton via Akron with
Cleveland and the great lakes. The occasion was
one Of great enthusiasm, and well IL merited the
same. About dusk, the first engine gave Its well
come snort, and shortly train pulled up at the
station filed with the hardy workingmen who
are putting down the bands Of steel that will
unite the above named cities. Upon their arrI.
val they were received by the citizens accompa.
MED by the excellent local brass band, and gen.
eral hand-shaklng and congratulations were em.
inently In order, and properly carried out. An
ample repast was furnished by the citizens Of
Uniontown, at which over 100 of the workmen
partook, as well as the citizens After supper va.
rious toasts were proposed. Mr. Leising, ON be.
half OF the railroad men, made neat and happy
speech, thanking the people for their hospitality,
and trusting that the new road would bring addi.
tional prosperity to their already prosperous Sec
ton and his remarks were greeted with applause.
His speech was responded to by Esq. Krich.
baum. After supper the citizens enjoyed short
trip on the new railroad, and had a pleasant
time. Track laying is progressing at the rate Of
mile day, and it is expected that In the course
Of twelve days, the engine that so delighted our
UniontOwn nelghbors will poke Its pilot inside
Canton's city limits.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
WHAT PHYSICIANS THINK.
NEW YORK, Dec. q, 1871.

NEW York, Dec. q, 1871.
DIR, M. NJ FENNER, FredOnia, N. Y,
- Dear Sir;-I have no hesitation In saying that
the efficacy of your Blood end Liver Remedy and
Nerve Tonic In relieving and curing the various
chronic diseases you mention IN connecuQn Win ~
known, during twenty years, extensive practice or
medicine II Is successfully administered In 80 large
a number of diseases becausos1t operates by way OF
removing the causes Of disease, henCa they yield OF
Necessity I 4. +. JENNINGS, M. D.
DR.. Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve
Tonic may we'll be called "The c0nquerng hero" Of
the times. II IL The medical triumph Of the age
Whoever has "the blues should take It, for 1t TeDt
Sdtes and restores the dsordered system that gives
rise to them, 1t always cures Biousness and Liver
Complaint. Jaundlce, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Head
aches FEVER AND AeUE, SPLEEN ENLAReEMENTs
scrofula Erysipelas Pimples, Blotches and ALL
SKIN RRUPTIoNs and BLOOD DISORDERS: Swelled
Limbs and Dropsy; SleeL lessness, Impaired Nerves
and Nervous Debility. Restores flesh and strength
when the system Is running down or going into de-
cline cures Female weakness and Chronic Rheu-
matsm, and relieves Chronic Bronchitis, and all
lung and Throat difficulties. 1t does these thingsby
striking at the root Of disease and removing Its
causes. .
DIR. Fenners Improved Cough Honey will relieve
any cough In one hour.
DR., Fenner's Golden Relief cureg any pain, as
Tooth.aohe. Neuralgia collie or Headache In Is to 80
minutes and readily relieves Rheumatism, Kidney
Complaint, DIarrhoea, Dysentery. For sale by deal
ers.
DR.. Fenners ST. vltus Dance Specific One bottle
always cures. For sale by W. B. FOye, Canton o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
SANDY TO WNSHLP.

7. G. Snyder Not The Choice Of Respectable Republi.
cans al Wdynesburg.
Mr.. Editor cannot afford to pause to parley
with "IncOgnttO," nor need 1 say word in de-
fense Of the men at whom he throws his mud.
They stand too high for him to reach
want to assure your readers that no citizen Of
Canton had anything to do with the contest In
Sandy township. That statement was false is
sue, manufactured for the occasion, and peddled
from house to house throughout the township.
The real iSsue was not political but moral.
Mr.. Snyder was the choice Of beer drinkers, but
not Of respectable Republicans, A man who man
ifests such ardent love for the catter of billiards.
and the fumes Of beer, is not the man we want for
Representative
Who are his friends In Waynesburgh1
The men who insulted the women when engag'
ed their crusade against rum. The men who
abused Mr. Snyder when he was identified with
the Murphy movement, are his friends since he
has broken his pledge, and ask the Republicans
Of Stark county to vote for him. But some of us
wont. Yours Resp'y, FARMER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
BOARD OF HEALTH.


The Board Of Health at their regular meeting
held the Mayors oficeF Friday evening passed the
following preambles and resolutions, and also re.
quested the City Council to so amend the city OK.
dinances as to render efFectual and secure prompt
compliance with the orders of the Board by pro-
viding penalty in case Of Noncompliance:
WHEREAS, Complaints to this Board of the CON
dition privy vaults In the city are Of frequent
occurrence, more especially as affecting the puri-
ty of the water Of wells in their vicinity; and
WHEREAS On account Of the topography Of the
country In and about Canton, the establishment
Of complete system Of sewerage for the city will
always be extremely difficult II notimprsoticsble
and ss
WHEREAS, The water supply from sources out.
side of our wells may be uncertain or Inadequate
and for this reason 1t is necessary TO the health Of
the people 10 secure as far as practicable the pu
rlty Of the water in their wells; therefore,
Resolved, That In the opinion Of this Board 1t is
a wise and necessary precauti0n TO have all privy
vaults and cess-pools which shall be hereafter dug
In the city, cemeuted or otherwiee made water
tight so as to prevent leakage, and allow Of their
being emptied and thoroughly cleaned when nec-
essary; further,
Resotued, That to secure this end, the following
shall be ordered and published as required by
law, viz:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.
THE DEMOCRACY OF STARK MEAN BUsT.
NESS, AND PLACE IN NOMINATION a
STRONG COUNTY TICKET.
Dr.. Sdnor and @. N. 0OerItn for he General Assem-.
bly, SUiliUdn for Treasurer Altekrtlse for
Sheriff = Manly for RecOrder-Shetlar for
Commissioner = HoR for Surveyor
Thomas Mccall for Iafrmarv Di.
rectOr-Cdrd for Coroner.

Pursuant 10 notice the delegates Of the Demo-
cratic party Of Stark county, chosen by the De-
moCracy last Saturday, In their respective town.
ships, wards and precincts, met in sehaefer's op.
era House, Canton, on Tuesday afternoon, and
were called to order by L. c. Cole, when on mo.
ton Hon. George w. Raft was elected Chairman,
and was at once presented as such.
Judge Raft said he appreciated the honor and
meant all he said complaint had been made
against the nominating plan the Democracy of
Stark had followed for over thirty years with one
exception before this, and hence this Convention
OF delegates to whom was consigned the duty OF
placing in nomination a ticket to be supported
at the election next October. For one he came
here pledged to no candidate, and he hoped ev-
cry delegate came here untrammelled TO act for
the best interests Of the cause. He then said the
the first matter of business to attend would be the
selection of Secretary, and 1t was suggested a
Secretary be chosen other than delegate, where.
upon L. O. Cole and T. @. Meyer were selected
Secretary and assistant
On motion committee of three on credentials
was appointed as follows B. F. Ro8rer, Peter
Pierson and VIM. Wagner
On motion johnson Sherrick, VIM Stallcup and
Thomas Blackburn were appointed Committee
on Rules and Order of business
On motion, Joseph Biechele Jacob Mentzer and
VIM, Slower, were appointed committee to re-
port names OF candidates for nomination.
The committees retired, and in few minutes
the Committee on Rules and Order of business
reported, giving the order Of making nomina.
tions, and recommending nominations be made
viva v0ce.
A motion to amend the report by voting by Sc.
cret ballot ELECTED some discussion. w. J. Piero
johnson sherrick, Bernonial willard, and others
participating. The amendment failed and the
report was adopted
The Committee on Credentials reported no con-
tests, and the Committee on Candidates reported
the following gentlemen as candidates for Repre-
sentatives; Daniel Worley J, H. sanor, Peter V.
Loutzenheiser, L, L. Lamborn, L. Bachtell, @. N.
0berlin and ]. v. Lewis.
The ballotiDg then proceeded, each delegation
announcing its vote through their foreman. Be.
fore the second ballot was taken, DR.. Lsmborn
and Mr.. Loutzenheizer withdrew their names,
The chair announced that one candidate
would be ballOtted for at q time.