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The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
POLITICAL.
Massachusetts, Independent State
Convention.
Gen. B. f. Butler Endorsed for Governor

WORCESTER, Sept. 1S-The Butler Indepen-
dent convention at Worcester, was called to
order at II. 10 this morning. Stephen w. AL
len was chosen temporary chairman, with
John L. Baker of Beverly, and David Nj. Pope
of South Boston, temporary secretaries Inc
usual COMMITTEES were appointed. Mr. Allen
made lengthy address, the burden OF winch
was that the eminent services OF Butler Ia
peace and war demanded the grateful recog-
milton of his fellow countrymen. Inc com,
mttee on permanent organization reported
Albert Palmer of Boston, for president, SIX
teen secretaries and large number OF vice
presidents, b.
The committee on credentials reported that
every ward in every city and town OF the
commonwealth except three, were represented
to the number of 1922, and of this number
1878 had received tickets and taken their seats
and there had been no cohtesthS aeieSatiohs
(applause).
Mr. Palmer, the permanent chairman, was
received with great enthusiasm. Rev. A. H.
Ouint invoked the divine blessing. Mr. Pal
mer then addressed the convention.
All the candidates nominated yesterday by
the Butler Democrats were endo- sed and the
ticket remains the same.
The resolutions demand equal privileges
and protection for all under the laws; denoun-
ces the growing spirit of "Bourbonism and
Caste" of the party in power; demand thor
ough reform in the State government; COM
mend the establishment of a national bureau
of labor statistics, and the enforcement OF all
laws regarding hours of labor and the regula-
ton of child labor; denounce the contract
system of convict labor; denounce intimida-
ton of voters by force of arms or social ostra-
cism: advocate the discontinuance OF State
boards and commissions; oppose the system OF
double taxation; declare for pure ballot Tree
from espionage; demand the abolition of the
poll tax declare that Gen. Butler will fill the
office of governor with complete success, and q
* 1ota
trust.
After several speeches the convention joined
in singing a stanza of America, and with
three cheers for Butler dissolved.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
MINOR KILOGRAMS.

Mr.. Cutting of Boston, commercial travel
Ter, has been missing since Sept. I'd.
Henri L. Stuart, philanthrophist, and jour-
nalist, died at Athens, Ga, Tuesday.
A Washington despatch states that the gov
ernor of New Mexico has telegraphed that In
dams are committing atrocities in Grant coun-
ty.
The noon express from Haverhill, Mass,
struck and severely injured Henry Head yes
terday.
A court of impeachment at Atlanta, Ga, de-
clared the comptroller guilty and refused 20
remove the clause disqualifying him hereafter
for office. lie will be sentenced today.
The New York Court of Appeals has decided
that mortgages made with bonuses or usurious
interest, are void. This decision wipes out over
100000 in mortgages held by the Knlcker-
booker Insurance Go.
The fire at South Boston, Wednesday night,
is now believed to have been caused by the up
setting of kerosene lamp by a drunken
woman 1t is definitely known that persons
were burned to death. left
Daniel Drew of New York, died suddenly
last night, aged 80.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
FOREIGN NEWS.

Prince Labanoff Succeeds Gortschakoff.
LONDON, Sept. 1S.-Prince Labanof has
gone to Yalta by the Cars orders. lie Will
have an important mission to the Porte. 1t
is rumored in Vienna that he has succee ded
Gortschakotf.
Labor Troubles in England.
Labor troubles are increasing. The Bedford
new mills at Leigh are closed and 700 opera,
tives are idle. The Preston Spinning and
Manufacturing Co., running $4,000 spindles
and $50 looms, have commenced running on
short time. No indications of a settlement at
present of the strike. At Morsley's the strlk-
ers are increasing daily and by the end OF the
week, with two exceptions, every mill IN the
district will be closed. Spinners OF Hyde meet
shortly to discuss and decide whether there Will
be a stoppage of mills throughout the whole
district.
Quite panic has been created in Glassop
by an announcement that. Summers mills, en-
blowing 5000 hands, will shortly be closed
Wood Bros mills, employing equal num-
ber will run on short time.
Foreign Notes.
There are 5000 persons now utterly pennl-
less in marlborough, England.
Intelligence is received of terrible outbreak
at Herat. Troops have revolted and muir
dered the civil and military authorities.
In consequence of bad harvests and Hoods,
distress in some parts of Hungary threatens
to become appalling during the winter
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
SPORTING.

Smith Beats Norris in the Single Scull
Race.
HALIFAX, n S., Sept. 1S.-The Emile race
between Warren Smith and Evan Morris OF
Pittsburg which was postponed on account of
rough water took place Wednesday evening on
Bedford Basin at 6 o'clock. The start was
made, both men getting away on even terms.
Morris went to the turning stake in II minutes
Smith went ahead and kept the lead to the
finish, winning the race by two lengths Time,
q minutes 80 seconds
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
THE GRAND LODGE, I. o. o. F.
Important to Odd Fellows.

BALTIMORE, Sept 1S.--The Grand Lodge,
l. o. o. f., today adopted resolution that
members who are delinquent in assessments or
dues be made dormant members and be de-
barred from voting. Members heretofore sus--
pended for nopzpaypent Of dues are restored
as dormant members. z h'a@
An amendment changing the name from
Grand Lodge to Sovereign Grand Lodge of
L. 90. F. was adopted.
An invitation from the Grand Lodge Of
Ontario, Canada, to hold the next annual
meeting in Toronto was accepted. Adjourned
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

President Hayes met with cordial recep-
ton at Detroit, Mich, yesterday.
The Massachusetts, Independent convention
yesterday endorsed the nomination of Gen.
B. F. Butler for Governor. RI
Citizens of Fall River, Mass, are indignant
at the late action of strikers, and demand an
increase of their police force.
Labor troubles are increasing in England
and mills are running on short time. Thou
sands of operatives will soon be out Of employ
ment.
Smith beat Morris in the single scull race
at Halifax Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
. Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, Sept .-Hogs-Receipts $4,000 head;
shipments 5000 head; market opened weak and low
at 8 4Oa3 So; choice heavy at 3 4O013 60.
Cattle-Recepts 5000 head shipments 1900 head;
dull and 106115 lower all natives shipping to eX-
mort at 3 9Od5 90; butchers weak and neglected;
transactions few and many left over 200 car loads
of Texans and Westerns here, which are steady and
moderately active at 4O02 10; Colorado Texans
2 6OG3 60.
Sheep-Receipts 1900 head no shipments;market
steady with good demand at 4094 CO.,
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19

THE SECRET KEY TO HEALTH.-The Science of
Life, or Self-Preservaton, 800 pages. Price, only
ST. Contains fifty valuable prescriptions. either one
of which is worth more THAI ten times the price Of
the book. Illustrated sample sent on receipt OF g
cents for postage. Address, DR.. W. H. Parker,
Bulfinch Street, Boston, Mass jly16eod&w3m
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT ,TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, d. c., I
September 49,, A. M.
For New England.
cloudy weather with possibly rain areas fol-
lowed by clearing weather, winds veerin g to
colder northwest, rising barometer.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
DEPARTURES OF OCEAN STEAMERS
MARINE NEW s.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

t PORT OF PORTLAND.
THURSDAY, Sept IS.
Arrived.
Steamer City Of Portland, Pike, st John, NIB, via
Eastport for Boston.
Sch Congress, Willard, Reimbursement to c B
Morse & Co.
Sch Onward, Lowell, New York.
Sch Maud Webster, Chapman, New York.
Sch VIM H Archer, Bellaty Boston-inolasses to
w Ii Robinson, Jr
Sch A Brooks, Smalage, Boston-salt to e Tho
mas Il Co.
Schs Albert Parker, and Clarissa Story, Brown,
Boston, with salt to L Thomas g. Co.
Sch L Elliott. Sproul. Gloucester for Winterport
~ Sch Pennsylvania Savage, Rockland-lime to G w
Keknap & Son.
Sch Exact, Kimball Bocthbay-dry fish to Curtis
& Davis.
Cleared.
Steamship Franconia, Mangum, Yew York-Em-
Barque Alex Campbell, Bunker, Philadelphia
d w Clark & Co.
Brig Addie Hale, Sheppard, Matanzas - Isaac
Emery.
Brig Fannie B Tucker, Tucker, Cardenas- L
Hobson, and Jordan & Co.
Sch Addie Jordan Leayitt, Philadelphia W
Clark s. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
by TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Fire in Newport.

Fire in Newport.
NEWPORT, Sept. 19.-The house, ell and
stable owned and occupied by H. w. Towle,
Esq, in Newport Village, were burned to the
ground last night at 1890 o'clock. Loss about
$500; insurance on buildings, furniture, &C.,
81 ,050 Cause unknown.
Fire in Augusta.
AUGUSTA, Sept. 18.--The house and barn Of
Sylvanus Avery, three miles north of the city,
were completely destroyed by fire this after
noon. Property valued at $1,000; insured for
$500
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
European Markets.

LONDON, Sept. 1S-12.3O P. M.--Consols 81 GIG
for money and account.
LONDON, Sept. 1S-12.30 P. M.-Amerean secu-
rities-Unted States bonds new 5s, 1057s; 412s,
1885; new As, at 104ss; Erie 2714.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 19-12.30 P. M.-Cotton market
dull; Middng uplands at 6$sd; Orleans. at ga d.;
sales 5000 bales; speculation and export 1000; re-
ceipts 1850, all American.
L1vERPooL,Sept. 1S-12.3O P. M.-Flour at LOG
II; Winter Wheat at 699 8; Spring do, at 8 99
8 8; California average at 1898 9;club do at 8
clio 2; Corn, 1904 IL; peas 6 8. Provisions, &C.,
Pork AT 6;Bacon, at % 6929; Lard 81 6; Cheese
43. Tallow at 80 8, at London SO.
PARIS, Sept. 1S.-RenteS S3 80.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
DEATHS.

In Cape Elizabeth, Sept s, James W. Jordan, aged
81 years months.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon. at 112 o'clock
at his late residence, Point Village G. Il.
In Sebago, July 2, Capt Fredric Proctor, aged "a
years months and 23 days. [San Francisco papers
please copy
TgEf-The funeral of Mrs Mary Lennon will take
place from her late residence Oak street, Deerng.
at 80 to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
MEXICO.
A Maddened Mexican

NUEvo LAERDo, Sept. ia Mexican nam
ed Flares murdered his wife because she re-
fused to swim across the river with him. Ihey
wanted to cross a river, and, being without
money to pay ferriage, Flares, who could swim
waded into the river and ordered his wife to
disrobe and swim across. This she was unable
to do, and Flares plunged knife into her
breast and abdomen. The ferrymen pulled
her out and arrested Flares.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19

In this city, Sent. 49, by Rev. A. H. Wright Chas:
Z. Hill of Halifax, N. s., and Miss Helen s. Ball OF
Bath.
In this city, Sept. IS, by Rev. Herbert W. Lathe,
Fred E. Haskell and Miss Ida M. Durgan..
In this city, Sept IT, by Rev. w. E.. Gibbs, Albert
Cobb and Miss Evelyn W. Leighton, both of Deer
ing.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
Notice to Mariners.
YELLOW FEVER.
Abating in Memphis.

MEMPHIS Sept. 1S.-Ten cases in all, six
white, reported today. One additional death.
The Fever in Havana
HAVANA, Sept. 18.-The American barque
Ann Elizabeth sailed the 9th, infected with
yellow fever, and the American brig Lige
Houghton, infected has sailed for New York.
There were AZ deaths from the fever in August.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
MARINE NEWS.
Launched.

Launched.
p CAMDEN, Sept. 1S.-A three masted schooner
r. Bowers, 435 tons, was launched from I'll. M
Beams yard this morning. 1t will be COM
manded by Capt. N. w. Thompson of Friend
shin
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
The Fall River Strikers.
A Larger Police Force Needed to Squelch
The Rioters.

A Larger Police Force Needed to Squelch
The Rioters.
FALL RIVER, Mass. Sept 18.-A special
meeting of the Fall River board of aldermen
was called by Mayor Lindsay this forenoon, to
act upon the renewed request of the city
marshal that immediate action be taken for
an increase of the police to preserve the peace
which is almost daily violated. The mayor
seconded the request of the city marshal, char
acterizing the present condition of things as
one which ought to make any citizen of Mas
sachusetts burn with indignation. AS the
Democratic aldermen, although notified of the
meeting were absent, and the clerk immedi-
ately left the meeting, the board was unable
to transact any business. The city is at the
mercy of the strikers. A committee
on police met this afternoon and will
recommend at the next meeting of the board
that the police be increased from seventy to
one hundred men for the remainder of the
year.
The city marshal announces that as the
aldermen have refused to grant him any extra
force he takes the responsibility of increasing
it himself and has done so. The Secretary OF
the Spinners' Association says there is no
need Of an increase and that if authorized the
spinners will preserve the peace themselves.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
ceneral Grant Expacted.

: SAN FRANCISCAN, Sept. 1S.-The City OF
Toxic has not yet arrived. The streets are
crowded with people and the hotels full. Vari-
GUS committees were in session all today, per-
fecting details of the reception, and everything
is now ready for the arrival of our expected
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
California Mining stocks.
Esoston Petroleum Market

The market for Refine Ill is steady with trans
actions at 61a67c ~ gallon, packages charged
and 9G91ac in cases. Naptha is selling at SCd9c "
gallon and in cases at 121ac. Crude Oil at the
wells RSc ID hhl
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Daily Wholesale Market.

Portland Daily Wholesale RarIkcf.
PORTLAND, Sept. IS.
There is good demand for Flour and prices firm
and fully maintained. In New York to-day low
grades 1O315c better Grain is firm and steady at
the recent advance and good trade is reported.
Provisions steady and unchanged. Cheese active
and frmer. Potatoes in good supply and easier
Sugar very strong and advanced again to-day Hse;
gianulated is no quoted at 911sc and Extra oTsc
At Detroit to-day Wheat was about lie higher. AT
Chicago Wheat closed excited and about Be advance
The following are to-day's quotations of Flour,
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
Foreign Exports.

MATANZAS. Brig Adde Hale-43G5 shocks and
heads, 450 bbls potatoes.
CARDENAS. Brig f B Tucker-5248 shocks and
heads 600 bbls potatoes, 5730 hoops.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
New York stocls and Money NIarl9es.

New YORK, Sept. 8-Evening.-Money market
easy at 4a6 per cent, closing A. prime mercantile
paper at 5a6per cent Sterling Exchange Is quiet
and steady at 481 12 d4SIs4 for long and ASSOC
1884 for short sight. Governments are quiet.
State. bonds inactive. Railroad bonds irregular.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregate
ed 1T, 800 shares.
Inc Iolowlng are to-day's closing quotations of
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
rsec.,p,s of Maine Central Il. Es
Daily Domestic Receipts.

PORTLAND, Sept. IL.
For Portland "a cars miscellaneous merchandise;
for connecting roads, 60 cars miscellaneous mer-
oh
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
WASHINGTON.
A Democratic Marshal in Trouble.

n D6IuOCTdCIC WtII 5IISl III IIOItOI6
WASHINGTON, Sept. IS. The vouchers of
Fitzsimmons, Democratic marshal from Geor-
ga, are undergoing, close scrutiny at the hands
of the Treasury Department and there has
been charges of misconduct in his administra-
ton.
Notice. to Mariners.
A.. :. WASHINGTON, Sept 18.-Light ship No. 40
Will be replaced ON the five fathom roc en-
trance to Delaware Bay. and during foggy
weather fog whistle will be sounded.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19

Sch Casco Lodge Pierce, New York; WDeering
Sch Victory Wilson, Boston--J Lucas.
Sch Edward Waite, York, Boothboy, to load for
Philadelphia-Chase Leavitt 4 Co. .
Sch Fiorela. Leighton, Millbridge-Waldron u
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
FOREIGN PORTS.

At Melbourne Aug -, barque Chas Fobes, Low,
from Bluff Harbor, ar 10TH
Ar at Port Pirie Aug 9th, barque L j Southland,
Ar at ishon 18th inst, brig Josefa, Davis, NYork.
Sid FIN Hamburg 18th inst, ship St Joseph. Mich
ols New York.
Sid FIN Marseilles 10th inst, barque Julia, Higgins
Ar at Cardiff 10th inst, ship Alexander, Cotton,
Sid 10th, ship Hecla Day, Hong Kong.
Ar at Queenstown It'll inst, Josephine Stahl, from
Ar at Victoria, VI, 9th inst, ship Storm King,
Ar at Cienfuegos It'll inst brig Neptune, Beal, fin
Ar at Matanzas It'll inst, brig Merriwa Skinner,
Portland.
Sid 9th, brig John H Crandon, Pierce, New York.
Cid at Cardenas prev to 18th inst, barque MAT
thew Baird, Forbes, North of Hatteras.,
AR at Sagua 9th inst, brig Jeremiah, johnson.
New York.
--latest by European steamers.l
Sid FIN Mauritius July %, Bertha, Cricket, from
Copaulpore) for Marseilles.
Ar at st Helena Aug IL, Alice Buck, HERMAN,
Bombay (and sailed for Hayti)
Ar at Natal Aug 1, stephen Pinkham, Pinkham,
Guam. r..
Sid I'm Ardrossan 4th inst, Palo Alto, Griffin, for
Ar at Bordeaux Sd inst, S Hersey, waterhouse,
Maulman.
Sid FIN Pauillac Sd, John Bunyan, Blanchard, 1of
New York.
Sid I'm Antwerp Sd, Rentuckian, Baker. NYork;
4th, Fred W Carbon Carbon, do; 9th, Loretto FISH
Hodgman do. -
sid I'm Bristol 9th, Almira Robinson, Tarbox, for
New York
Sid FIN Greenock 9TH, G NJ Stanwood, Weber, for
New York.
Ar at oporto Aug 81, Mary Bartlett, WEIGH, from
Philadelphia.
SPOKEN.
July A. off Cape Horn, ship Nancy Pendleton,
Pendleton, from Cardiff for Coquimbo:
Sept /, lat AZ 20, Ion "a 30, ship VIM Camp
bell from st John, NIB, for Liverpool.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19

Arat New York 18TH brig Harry smith, Buenos
Ayres 49,, IL; o.; q prr,,. e+or-
AZ at London 18th, barque Harriet Hussey, OAR
rah, Reval; 49,, .. hi,, wv ,,
PHILADELPHIA,
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
MEMOIR NDA.

The repairs to bgqSe S the surve8ors
a. eAo oap Sterling equal to 100000 not $4,000 as
previously reported. .,,ora of Fishing Creelk has
Sen John - and was expected to come off 18th.
peen Emma + Hart went ashore at Pensacola 10TH
but came off 18th without damage annot+ u.s o..od
15th INST, eight miles f by from Winter Quarter
Lghtshp.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
Boston Stock Market.

By water conveyance--1ooo bush Cornmeal to
W. True & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
'ue.

LAuNcuEp-At Camden 19th by II M Bean, the
three-masted schr r Bowers, 435 tons, to be com
manded by Capt n w Thompson of Friendship
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.

Schs Alice Joyce, and Augusta E Herriek Her
rick. of swans island. have each taken 5000 bbls
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19

The price paid for barque Casco lately sold at New
York was $4,000. She was purchased by parties III
Saccarappa, Me, and is to be commanded by Capt
4, len
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-19
Young Mems Garments.

Realizing their critical tastes, and desire to dres
fairly Ou-rivalled all Of previous efforts, and
that not only fit but please ti
tastes. We desire them to examine our FINE SACK
PLAIDS AND NEAT GENTEEL CHECKS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-24
STATE NEWS.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY.
The railroad surveying party is on the road
between Caribou and Maysville. An easy
route is being obtained and no trouble will be
experienced in the construction.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Mrs. Foss of Augusta, who has been visiting
at Wilton and reported suffering from hydro
phobia, has so far recovered that she was able
to start for her home yesterday. 1t is said that
during her worst attack she continually begged
for raw meat, and wanted her attendants to
bring her young babe to her that she might
devour it.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The wife of Col. w. E. Drummond of Win
slow fell from a scatfold in the barn one day
last week and received very dangerous in
juries.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
In the past few months there have been
fourteen deaths from diphtheria in Lincoln
more deaths than have occurred in that town
for many years.
Messrs Mace & Robinson of Bangor will de-
fend the Rev. Mr.. Steadman at his trial. His
counsel say they have a complete defense and
that the prisoner will be cleared.
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
Sumner w. Hall of Dover has gone to Bos-
ton to stand trial on charge of burning his
buildings in West Medford, Mass, last YEAR
The buildings were heavily insured and the
circumstances of the fire led to his arrest as be-
ing the instigator of it,
YORK COUNTY.
The trustees of the Limington Academy
have secured the services of William G. Lord,
A. NJ, as principal of the institution for the
fall term. Mr.. Lord is teacher of long and
successful experience.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-24
Personal.


Governor Garcelon was in town yesterday.
Mr.. Joseph Titcomb, the bank examiner, is
engaged in making the semi-annual examina-
ton of the banks of the state.
In the United States Court before Judge
Fox, ON petition filed by the committee of
the Bar Association John o. Winship was
disbarred
Mr.. Henry John Murray, for so long British
consul at this port, has been knighted by
Queen Victoria and is now Sir Henry John
Murray.
Hon. John c. Gray, firm of Gray & Gale,
attorneys in Oroville, Cal, is mentioned for
Superior Judge of Butte county. He was
formerly of Maine.
Mr.. Charles F. Thwing of Pennington, and
member of the graduating class at Andoyer,
has formally accepted the call lately extended
to him by the North Avenue Congregational
church at Cambridge, Mass.
The Providence Journal speaking of the
Glen House propretors says:
But the Messrs. Milliken are more than
hotel-keepers. No prettier trio of pure
blooded calves were ever seen at a Rhode
Island agricultural fair than they have at the
Glen; no finer swine were ever exhibited than
they have. Their grade bulls are worthy of a
prize at the Washington county fair, and their
hundred and thirty horses were said to be, by
those who were judges, a remarkable collection
Tor beauty, strength and discipline.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-24
A Confidence Man.

A man aged about So years, giving the name
of S. Walter Clark, has been victimizing peo-
pie in Portland Saco, Bddeford and other
places. He gave out that he was partner in
the firm of Fletcher & Co., Commercial street,
and had $1,000 capital invested in that firm.
He boarded with his wife for some time with
family on Munioy Hill and finally agreed to
pay as soon as he got well enough to go out on
the road and attend to his business and that
he would send barrel OF flour i'll part pay
ment The barrel of flour came, but no money.
Clark stuck saloon keeper on Franklin
wharf 70, Commercial street merchant $40,
a Biddeford merchant $25, and nobody knows
how many more. Fletcher & Co. know moth
ing about him except that he is the son of a
man in Lewiston who deals in patent medi-
oipaS