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John Wentworth presided. Conking made a
powerful speech in favor of Grant. He
pledged liat New York would give Grant
4O,OUO ey,n if Seymour was nominated. Lo-
gan also spoke The whole intention of the
meeting was to strengthen up weak followers
of Grant.
Blaine's Prospect Frightening.
The Blaine delegates hold caucus this
evening. They claim 300 votes on the first
ballot with probability of subsequent gains.
Ex-Secretary Boutwell, admitted to q reporter
tonight that his count left Grant 40 to 90 short
of a majority.
Action of the National Committee.
Thirty anti-Grant members of the national
committee this forenoon agreed to depose
Cameron from the Craftsmanship if he con-
tinued to decline to entertain their motions or
refused to abide by the decision of the ma
jority
The national committee appointed COM
mitIee OF conference to arrange compromise
between the Grant and anti-Grant factions
and pending their report the committee ad-
iourned to 2.30 p. m.
The committee re-convened at 80 and adj
]ourned after a two hours session. A member
s;ates that the conclusions passed were that
cameron should remain chairman of the COM
mlttee; that the regular delegations from
from Louisiana, Kansas, Utah and Illinois be
admitted to the temporary organization; that
the contests in these states be submitted to the
ooiiiuii1loe Oh CREDENTIALS, and that the unit
rule be enforced or not at the pleasure of the
convention; that Conkling, Logan and Cam
eron have pledged themselves in no way to in
terfere IN regard to the action of the conven-
ton respecting the unit rule.
The committee decided to distribute tickets
at $50 o'clock tomorrow.
New York Sustains the Unit Rule.
The New York delegation held secret eau
Gus today to discuss the question of standing
by the resolution of the Albany convention
A motion to sustain the unit rule was passed,
40 to %.
The Unit Rule Beaten.
The anti-Grant men say the unit rule is now
beaten even if the vote is taken by states, for
many of the states have decided
to-day to vote against that rule de-
spite, the fact that the majority of their
number favor Grant. 1t the unit rule is
abolished the opponents of Grant claim an in
dividual vote would make majority against
it of over 100.
Twenty-Four Of the Pennsylvania Dele
gates Declare Against Grant.
Twenty-four of the Pennsylvania delegate s.,
including one at large, have issued a manifesto
declaring they will vote against the nomina-
ton of Grant.
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PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.

Greenback State Convention.
BANGOR, Jan. Hon. E. III. Cove of Bid
deford, chairman of the State Central Com
mittee. called the Greenback state convention
to order at II o'clock, amid great confusion,
and read the call for the convention and call
ed upon Rev. William F. Eaton of Cane
Elizabeth, to offer prayer. Mr.. Cove said:
Gentlemen:-In convention once again we
have our finger once again upon the public
the public pulse, and as we look over this vast
convention we ask ourselves how stand the
people? They are with us and wait but for an
opportunity to show it. 1 now have the honor
and pleasure of introducing the gentleman Sc
lectec by your state committee as temporary
chairman-a gentleman whose fellow citizens
have called him to fill high and responsible
office,-the Hon. John B. Foster o1Bangor.
Mr.. Foster said:
l thank you fellow citizens, for this cordial
reception. 1t is something different from what
L have been accustomed to- thank YOU for
calling me to preside over your delibera-
lions. The scene before me is one of true
grandeur. To look upon such gathering of
the solid men of Maine and behold in their
faces the evidence of calm determination in
spires me with hope. 1t tells me that thew
mean to accomplish some grand result. You
represent party OF progressive ideas and pro-
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THE PUGILISTS.
Goss Defeated bv RYAN in as Ro

Goss Defeated by Ryan in e5 Rounds
PITTsBURG, Pa, June 1.-The ring for the
fight between Goss and Ryan for the heavy
weight championship and $1,000 was pitched
at 4.25 this morning in ravine near Collier
Station, West Virginia, about 300 yards from
the Pennsylvania boundary line. About 300
persons .were present, Pittsburg being well
represented, with slight sprinkling from
New York and Troy. Ats o'clock two deputy
sheriffs appeared and warned those present
that the Governor of West Virginia said that
requl5itons would be issued for the arrest of
the principals The fight took place and re-
suited in the defeat of Goss after So rounds in
an hour and twenty minutes.
The fight began at 6.15. Ryan entered the
ring first and was followed soon after by Goss
Schell Fairfield was chosen referee. The fight
was closely contested and but for the age of
Goss would probably have lasted longer. In
the S5th round Goss's seconds claimed a foul
and it not being allowed they refused to fight
their man longer, and the referee awarded
the fight to Ryan. The latter was terri
bly, punished about the face and body, but
held out. Goss was not apparently much cut
or disfgured, but became winded
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xLvIth CONGREss-Ist Session
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, June l.
A majority report of the committee on ex-
odus was ordered printed, with the testimony
taken by the committe. Minority report will
be hereafter submitted.
The river and harbor bill was taken up and
read for action upon the committee amend
ments.
The sundry civil appropriation bill was re-
ferred to the committee on appropriations
The Senate insisted on its amendments to
the legislative, executive and judicial bill
and a conference committee was appointed
Consideration of the river and harbor bill
was resumed and number of amendments
acted upon.
Mr.. Brown Dem.) of Georgia, moved to in
crease the appropriation for the improvement
of Savannah harbor from $50, 900 to 800, 900.
Mr.. Blaine advocated Mr.. Browns amend
ment.
Mr.. Beck Dem.) of Kentucky, said the ex-
trayagance OF this bill was excessive. The es-
the bill appropriated nearly $10,OOOOOO. In
the face of Democratic professions he thought
this bad record for his party.
HOUSE.
House went into committee on the whole
on the general deficiency bill, debate being
limited to two hours.
Mr.. Reagan proceeded to speak on the sub
ject OF Inter State Commerce.
The bill was read by Esections for amend
ment.
An amendment appropriating $25, 900 for the
daughter and granddaughter of President
zachary Taylor was adopted.
An amendment appropriating 100000 to
pay claims of our fishermen for losses and in
juries at Fortune Bay was ruled out on point
of order.
The clause was adopted as a substitute au-
thorlzing the Secretary of war to let work out
authorized in this bill by contract where
deemed advantageous to the government.
Mr. Bland moved a substitute for the para
graph appropriating for further facilities for
the storage Of coin, providing amounts appro-
dollars.
An amendment to BANDS substitute pro-
viding that the salaries of members Of Con-
gress be paid in silver dollars was agreed ia.
The House then adjourned.
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Delegates elected were Darius Alden, John
B. Redman and Arthur Sewall.
Chase then withdrew in favor of Sweat of
Portland, who explicitly declined, and Bion
Bradbury was nominated by reclamation.
Capt Chase was finally elected alternate to
Bion Bradbury, Bion Wilson of Augusta alter
chias alternate to John B. Redman, VIM. A.
Cromwell alternate to Arthur Sewall.
The committee on resolutions submitted
majority and minority reports. The majority
report presented by James F. Rawson, favor
ing local option liquor law, created intense
excitement so that the chairman was totally
unable to keep order. After arguing the mat
ter pro and con it was finally decided to lay it
on the table until after the nomination of Gen.
Plaisted.
The Democratic State convention ratified
the nomination of the Greenback State con-
vention for Governor, Hon. Harris NJ. Plaisted,
and raised a committee to inform him of the
ratification. Gen. Plaisted appeared, was re-
ceived with applause and addressed the con-
vention.
After Gen. Plaisted closed his remarks the
convention voted to leave the election of Pres
idential electors in the hands of the Demo-
cratic State committee, who are to act in con-
ference with the Greenback State committee
The convention then adjourned sine die with
out the adoption of any resolutions whatever.
Greenback District Conventions.
FIRST DISTRICT.
The First Congressional district elected as
delegates to attend the Greenback National
ksN., Il.
Biddeford; alternate, D. Fl. Hall. of Kittery;
Il. M. Springer, of Portland; alternate, S. H.
Calderwood
SECOND DISTRICT.
The Second Congressional district elected j.
ii. Blood, of Auburn, and j. 3. Russell, of
Pennington; alternates, G. E. Emerson, of
Auburn, and W. d. Chase, of Pennington.
THIRD DISTRICT
The Third Congressional district elected
James Devine, of Whitefeld, and Frederick
O'Brien, of Thomaston alternates, Charles
s. Danning, of Augusta, and B. Bunker, of
Fairfield
FOURTH DISTRICT. 4
The Fourth Congressional district elected F.
G. Parker, of Presque Isle, and Frank M.
Folsom, of Oldtown; alternates, Levi B. Pot
ter, of Bangor, and A. j. Chase, of Sebec.
ELLIOT KINGS. SUCCESSOR.
The Cumberland county delegates elected
samuel A. Berry, OF Deering, as member of
the State central committee, in place of Elliot
King, of Portland. resigned. A vote of thanks
was rendered Mr.. King for his services.
FOURTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
a t the convention of Democratic delegates
of the Fourth District convention here this
morning, DIR. Mayo, of Orono, was elected
chairman. Delegates elected to the Democrat
ic National convention at Cincinnati are Philo
A. Strickland, Bangor: John B. Traitor, Fort
Fairfield. These gentlemen were oivan an
thority to appoint their own alternates,
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California Mining stock.
Watertown CattIe Market.

tby Ielegrapn.)
WATERTowN, June beef Cattle-receipts $50
head rates Unchanged sales of choice at 25;extra
at 25g7 90; first quality 25@6 90; second quail
ny at 1909 OO;third quality at 00@4 25; Store
Cows and Calves at S209$45; Farrow Cows at ST.
@S25; fancy at $5Og$65; yearlings at s7as14;two
Western fat SWINE live at 5@54c % fb.
Sheep and Lambs-receipts 144O head; sales Of
Sheepsin lots OO95 30 each:extra at Gallo; Lambs
31a@5h, "
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SPORTING.

The Race Between Ross and Frenchy
Johnson Proves Fizzle
Boston, June 1.-The race to-day on the
Charles river between Frenchy johnson and
Wallace Ross was complete fiasco. When
the word go was given Ross, though in time,
did not start and johnson pulled away over
the course not needing the referees call to
return. Probably the race will be rowed ov er
again tomorrow.
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MINOR TEL MS

Nellie Hartman, aged 90, weaver, was
found dead on the floor of her room at her
boarding house in Philadelphia this morning
bottle, supposed to contain oil of tansy Law
near her. Case of probable suicide; unknown
cause. Parents reside near Westerly, NJ.
A Denver Tribune's article on SATURDAY. re.
porting consolidation of South Fork and Rio
Grande railroad is pronounced by the Presi-
dent OF the former company and general man.
ager of the latter as unfounded
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South Carolina Democro+s

COLUMBIA, June 1-Democratic state con-
vention met at noon. All the counties were
fully represented except one. J. S. Cathram
W Wa nan President Senator
G. Barker, and Gen. John Brattom were elect.
ed delegates at large to Cincinnati.
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THE PUBLIC DEBT.

A Decrease of $e1, 900. 900 in May.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The debt statement
issued to-day, shows decrease of the public
debt during May of S15, 928, 033.S5. The de-
crease since June, 1879, is STA, 500, O36.
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speaker declared thas if Grant should be
elected 10 II third term, thea fourth and fifth
term may be given him, for the great UNI
written law that no President shall have more
than two terms will then be broken. The
speaker put III strong plea for a local option
plank, and closed half hours speech with
ain appeal to the convention to prove by their
acts today their fealty to Democratic prin-
ciples.
AT the close OF Gen. Anderson's speech the
committee reported the whole number of del
egates present 677.
The convention took a recess in order that
the delegations might nominate state commit
tee men, a committee ON resolutions and vice
president. This occupied some time, as some
delegations got into a wrangle, and after re-
porting the convention adjourned until two
o'clock
The following State committee was elected:
Androscoggin- Morrill,
Aroostook-Peter G. Keegah.
Cumberland--S. r. Lyman.
Franklin-S. @. Becher.
Hancock. b. Redman
Kennebec-Henry Harrington.
knox,. H. Martin.
Lincoln-D. b. Haskell.
Oxford-T. S. Brigham.
Penobscot-Stephen Jennings.
Piscataq uis-A. M. Robinson.
Sagadahoc-F. b. Torrey.
Somerset-W. d. Hayden.
Waldo-L. III. Murch.
Washington-A. McNchol.
York-Edwin Stone.
The convention again came to order
at 2.30 o'clock according to adjourn
ment and proceeded to elect four dele
gates at large to the national convention at Gin
cinnati. The names of Bion Bradbury of
Portland, W. G. Cromwell of South Berwick,
Capt. Chase of Portland, John B. Redman of
Ellsworth, Arthur Sewall of Bath, Darius AL
den of Augusta were submitted. A commit
tee of one from each county was then appoint
ed to receive, sort and count the votes.
While this committee was attending to its
duty Col Sweat of Portland read carefully
prepared speech in which he arraigned the
Republican administration since the war He
also counse]led union with the Greenback
party, in which case there was possibility of
electing their Governor this fall His remarks
were received with cheers.
Hon. Bion Bradbury of Portland was then
called for and spoke briefly. He said he was
practical man and that the convention as
sembled here for practical purpose. 1t was
generally conceded that the Democrats would
support a Greenback nominee for Governor,
but he believed that they should pledge the
Democrats three or four of the Presidential
electors.
McNichol of Calais and Burns of PASSPORT
followed.
The committee to receive votes for delegates
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Better Wages for the Iron pnda,a,,

PITTsBuRG, Pa, June Three mills Of
this district, Brown, Bonnell & CO.. at Yonnos.
town, O., Singer, Nimick & Co., at Pittsburo.
and an the Beaver Iron and Steel Co., Beaver,
fa;' nave acceded to the demands of the
suing year. '''o oi-
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Sarah Bernhardt Coming to America

Boston, June Edward King telegraphs
from Paris that Sarah Bernhardt has accepted
Henry e. Abbey's offer for engagement in
the United States for one hundred nights. the
season to begin in Novembersnext.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


Portland DAILY Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND. June 1.
Flour dull and easy in price, with decline of 25c
in some instances. In Grain, car lots of Cron "a
off and bag lots 1c. Meal lie lower. New Cheese is
little easier at 131s@1 l1sc, and skins Sale;
there is no old Cheese in the market and our gu O.
tations are for new. Lard easy and 1sc off. Pro-
visions dull and unchanged. Butter 293 lower,
Sugar steady and unchanged.
The following are to-day's quotations of Flour,
Grain, Provisions. &c.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 2.
Fire on Oak Street.

At 3 o'clock this morning fire was discovered
in the brick house on Oak street between
Spring and Pleasant, occupied by Mrs. Hutch
inson. The fire caught in the kitchen from the
cooking stove, it is supposed, and burned up
into the parlor The loss on the building is
small; the loss on the furniture will amount to
several hundred dollars.
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NEW YORK.

American Medical Association.
NEW YORK, June 1.-The 31st annual meet
ing of the American Medical Association, with
all parts of the United States represented, con.
yened TODAY,
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ASIA.

The Insurrection in Burmah Spreading.
BuRMAH, june 1.-The instruction is
spreading and has extended to Mandalav 10
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Illinois Prohibitionists.

SPRINGFIELD, June 1.-The Prohibition con.
Ventlon decided not to nominate their state
ticket. and after passing resolutions adjourned
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METEOROLOGICAL.

iNnIeA rIoss FOR THH MKT TwRNTY-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
June 9, l A. NJ.
For New England,
Stationary or rising barometer, north to east
winds, cloudy weather with rain, followed by
clearing weather, stationary or higher temper
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The Ex-Empress Eugene arrived the 28th
OF May near to the spot where the Prince I'm
peral was killed.
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New York stock and Money mar,,e,.

by Telegraph.)
NEW YORK. June 1-Evening.- loaned
at 394 per cent. on call all day. prime mercantile
paper at 495 per cent. Sterling Exchange is dull
but steady at 1864 94S61s for long and 48914 "a
4o94s for short. Governments inactive Railroad
bonds are weak. State bonds dull.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
ed 286, 900 shares.
Inc following are ro-days closing quotations of
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ne above prices are for car lots small lots a5oa
&c higher.
Flour. Gram.
superene.. ....4 oo94 30, Yellow Corn,
E tx sn Spring. g oogs 70 r car lots g
Patent Spring Oats. " a Al
mshssn Dogs IS Sacked sHss e2 e g
ter best.....6 25@6 SO Corn bag lots SO
Low Grade Meal, :. 81
Michigan. :..5 5O@6 90 Oats, " :. 4805O
winter ter fair snoi 9 9ogs e e Md @27
Winter best. II OO97 20
Produce. Provisions.
turkeys. =. 16g18 Mess Beef. 10 5O911 90
Chlckens... 1491b Elk Mess. IL 75a12 90
Fowl ..". 14915 Plate. ...12 OO912 %
Eggs; ::..... ila12 Ex Plate12 5Oa12 rs
Onions, % bbl.4 o094 30 Backs. ..16 25@16 so
Reand 90 s sSshS 60 60
49,, Cheese Hams....... log IL
8: y. Factoryls 1s9l41s Tiercss. ID p..7a4@ ~
Skim Cheese. :.o9l1 Pail. .....9as@ 9B
Palermos, pix 5O@6 90 Pea oO02 90
ValenciaE5case $1O@S12 Mediums Il 766
Rbox Yellow Eyes. 1902 20
Lemons. i butter.
Messina. ......4 5O95 so Family, y H., 2Oa22
Palermos. "A 50a5 so Store. ......... 15d17
Wilmington.1 6O@1 70 Dried western Ga 61S
Virginia. L 5O91 So do Eastern 64 eN
Tennessee. L 2O@1 35 Sugar
Castana, tb. 10911c Granulated a 95s
Filberts, I23I4c o.. a8%
PECAN l3R14c' Syrups. G45
FREIGHTs- trade is looking better and
rates firmer. Coastwise continues quiet The fol-
lowing charters were made for the week ending
June 1st
Ship Annie Camp Kennebec to New Orleans. ice
80.
Bark Hancock, Portland to Cardenas, lumber,
lump sum $1,000.
Bark D. A. Brayton. Portland ito South America,
lumber S14.
Bark David Dudley, Portland to Martinique, D. t.
Brig Hattie S. Bishop, Rockport to Mobile. ice
/ so.
Brig NJ c. Haskell, Kennebec to Norfolk, ice 81
and towages.
Brig L. Staples, Kennebee to- Baltimore, ice 81 and
towages.
Schr H. B. Hitchcock. Georgetown to Portland,
coal 55.
Bark John j. Marsh. NPortland to philadelphia,
ice Toe.
Brig Sparkling Water, Portland to Matanzas, SUI
gar shocks and heads Zoe.
Schr P. L. Smith, Portland to New York lumbe
PIT.
York, lumber 90.
Schr Congress, Kennebec to New York, ice 80
Schr Ethan Allen, Philadelphia to Portland, coal
1 90 and discharged.
Bark Payson Tucker. and Schrs Louisa A. Orr and
Eagle Rock. Portland to Philadelphia, ice Toe
Schr j. Nickerson, Philadelphia.t to Portland coal
p
Bark S. ii. Nickerson, Boston to Adelaide and
Sidney, lump sum $3.50.
Schr A. II. Waite, Pensacola to Portland, hard
pine lumber $1O15.
Bark Arthur c. Wade, Wilmington, n. G., to Bath,
hard pine so.
Foreign Imports.
ST JOHN, NIB. Schr Alice S-4OO NJ laths to G
H Peters q Co.
HARRINGTON, Ms. Schr Minnie Currier-7O
sters, do solder to Portland Packing Co.
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CHICAGO.
The Grant Boom Declining

Tine Grant Boom Declining.
CAMERON YIELDS TO THE
ANTI-GRANT MEMBERS OF
THE COMMITTEE.
The Unit Rule to be Submitted to
n the Convention.
BLAINE'S PROSPECTS GROWING
BRIGHTER
It
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European Markets.
Ru Talaoral,A

European Markets.
By Telegraph.)
LONDON June 1.-Consols at 50 3-16, ex-in for
money and account.
LONDON, June 1-12.3O P. M.-Amercan securi-
tes-United States bonds, 41as, 11134; As, Ill.
LIVERPOOL, June 1-12.5O P. M-Flour at los
CHS Cd; Winter Wheat at los 3d01Os Cd; Spring
Wheat at 9s99s 1Od; California average at 9s 3da
lbs Ia; club do at 1Os910s Cd; Corn at As Sd; Peas
os a aOug6s Id Provisions, &c Pork SIS Cd; Beef
at 6Is I'd; Cheese at Ills; Lard at 35s; Bacon 34Gl
sos; Tallow at 33s, at London Ais 6dl142s.
LIVERPOOL, June 1-12.30 P.M.-Cotton market
quiet and steady Nddling uplands at 65Sd; Orleans
11-16d; sales 5000 bales; speculation and ex-
port 1000.
PARIS, June 1.-Rents So 80.
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Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water conveyance-1OOO bush Cornmeal to G
W. TruA n
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Closing prices at Portland Mining Exchange by
T. II. Mansfield & Co., brokers. 81 Exchange street
Portland Me- ,June I.
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Receipts of Maine Cenral,

CORTLAND, May 81.
For Portland, 10 cars miscellaneous merchandise:
for connecting roads, " cars miscellaneous n,er
chandise ~
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Boston stock Market.
iSaNes of the Brokers Board, June IL
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Public Debt Statement.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The following is reca
pitulation of the public debt statement for m
month of May: ~
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The CONVENTIONS.
Democracy Again WallOwing in
the Mire.
Piaisted Nominated by
the Creenbackers
AND is ACCEPTED BY THE
DEMOCRATS,
Who Swallow the Dose and Run
NO RESOLUTIONS WHATEVER ADOPT
ED BY THE DEMOCRATS.
Threats Of a Revolt and Another Conven-
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Foreign Imports.
ST JOHN, NIB. Schr Alice S-40O NJ laths to G
HI Peters q Co.
HARRINGTON. Ms. Schr Minnie Currier-7O
bbls mackerel to MASTER. 1904 boxes canned lob
sters, do solder to Portland Packing Co.
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ooSnSoiiS $780, ....'-...- 81
The above prices are for car lots; small lots
Sc HIGHER.