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The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
BY TELEGRAPH.
TERRIBLE THUNDER.
A Disastrous Storm in Somerset
County.
MANY BUILDINGS BURNED BY LIGHT
MING.

SKowHKGAN, Aug. S.-Saturday evening
bstween and 10 o'clock the most terrific
thunder shower ever known here occurred,
two heavy showers meeting directly over the
village. One bolt struck the spire of the Con-
Rsegational church and set it on fire and dam
aged 1t. The front of the church was torn ont
The spire was burned half way down before it
was extinguished. The loss is about S7Oo;
fully insured. The lightning also struck the
telegraph office witha loud report, but follow
ed the ground wire out without doing any
damage. Several trees, bnt no other build
fngs in the village were str1ck. The buildings
OF Sargent Palmer of Skowhegsn, three and
ore-h ali miles from the village we're struck,
and the house, ell, Sheds barns, $500 worth OF
hay, horse, cow and farming tools aud cart
Were all burned. Part of the house furniture
was saved. Insured for $780, loss $1,000 Mr..
Palmer lost full set of buildings on the
same place By lightning FIVE years ago. Geo.
Jewell of Skowhegan, seven miles from tbs
village had his barn struck and burned, with
twelve tons of hay, wagon and farming tools.
No insu rance, loss 81 500. Manson Cover Of
Canaan hal his barn struck and completely
smashed, but not fired. No insurance, loss
$500. Six fires were seen in different direc-
tons after the shower
FAIRFIELD, Aug. ga severe thunder
shower passed over Fairfield Saturday night
about o'clock. Tho rain fell in torrents, the
wind blew gale in the northern and western
part of the town causing great damage to the
corn, grain and other crops. A small building
near o. 7. Hollis, just outside the village was
struck by lightning and demolished, and the
barn Of Charles Gooding of Benton about two
miles from here was also struck and complete
ly destroyed by fire. 1t was large barn aud
contained about thirty tons of hay, one horse
three cows, two hogs, three carriages and
complete outfit Of farming tools. Not an
animal or article could be removed. Loss
about $1,000; insured for S400. THIS ia the
fourth time Mr.. Gooding has lost his building
by FIRE. The shower was the heaviest known
for many years.
BANGOR, Aug. ga party of ladies and
gentlemen belonging in Bradley was camping
out on an island in Pushaw Poad seven miles
above Bangor Saturday night during the ter
ribls storm. When the storm at its height a
tree fell crashing in the tent. One lady
named Mrs. Spencer had leg badly broken
above the ankle. The others escaped injury.
The party WAS obliged to remain on the island
until daylight when the lady was conveyed
here
The farm buildings owned and occupied by
Clifford w. Shores in East Corinth were
destroyed by lightning Saturday night with
fifteen tons of hay, two horses, hog and farm
d. &--1-
In Bradford the lightning entered barn
and killed horse. No other damage
In Kenduskeag Col. Nason's barn was dam
aged by lightning.
Two sets of building at St. Adams were
destroyed by lightning all during the storm
Saturday night
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NEW YORK.
The Railroad War.

me RAILROAD war.
NEW YORK, Aug. S.-The passenger agent
Of the trunk line roads engaged in a war in
rates to the West state that there was no
change from the rates ruling last week. Tick
ets.are sold at 81 to Chicago, 81 to Cincinnati
and $1275 10 ST. Louis
The Sprague Property Again Attached.
J. Lippitt Snow and others obtained in the
Supreme Court today an attachment against
the property held by Mr.. Chaffee, trustee of
the estate Of the A. & W. Sprague Manufac-
turing Co. for S15.759 and also an attachment
for S10,1 against the Quidnick Co. for mer-
chandise sold and delivered.
Mrs. Bulls Assailant Shot.
WHITEHALL, Aug 8.-Parker, who commit
ted the assault ON Mrs. Bull in the Adiron-
dacks, was arrested at Hamilton county, Sat-
urday. He resisted and Constable Call shot
him. His recovery is doubtful.
New York Greenbackers.
ALBANY, Aug. 8.-The Greenback party to-
night elected George o. Jones, D. M. S. Fiero,
e. j. Lee and DR.. Fl. T. Fellows delegates to
the National Greenback Convention at Elmira
Aug. %.
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THE PRESIDENTS WOUND.
Important Statement by DR.. Agnew-The
LIVER Not Injured.

LIVER Not Injured.
DIR. Agnew states in relation to tho Presi-
dent, that the examination with the probe
shows the wound to be OF far less serious ma
ture than was for long time supposed 1t
has been definitely ascertained that the cavi-
ties Of the chest and abdomen were not en-
tered, and necessarily the peritoneal mem
branc was not pierced, nor the liver TOM The
opening Of the wound is between the tenth and
eleventh ribs, four inches to 4the right OF the
spinal column, and the bail took its course al
most directly downward. The bullet struck
and spiintered the eleventh rib with considera-
bic force, and being DETECTED passed through
the tissues OF the muscles which form the soft
wall of the abdominal region, and stopped
first at the crest OF the ailium-tte broad, far
ing bone which forms tho hip. The precise
location is in either the quadratus or poas mus
Gle, hut whica cannot yet DO told, IS DIR. Ag-
new did not succeed in touching the ball, al
though he introduced the probe fully into the
wound. The difference, however, can TO bat
slight as the muscles are in close contact with
each other; and no matter which it is inbed-
dsd in, tbs bullet cannot DO far from the sur
face of the body.
In speaking OF the process by which this
definite knowledge Of the nature of the wound
was obtained, DR.. AgDew said the electric bal
ance was not OF the slightest service. The in
formation was obtained By the ordinary meth
cd of probing, and was quite trustworthy.
He said that above all, none of the great CEN
tres had been entered. The dulness under
percussion which has been regarded as a
symptom of injury to the liver and resulting in
hemorrhage, he explains on the theory that
that organ was slightly bruised by the ball in
its passage. He is quite sure that it was not
lacerated in the least and its capsule not en-
tered. The bruise was Of no importance and
would naturally pass off in few day.
Dr.tAgnew entirely approves of the action
of the attending surgeons in refraining from
any endeavor to find the ball just after the
shooting. He thinks it likely that any such
search, whether with probe or with cutting in
struments, especially in the great uncertainty
az to the direction taken by the ball, would
have had fatal result. Even now there is
little or no expectation Of extracting the bali
although there is little or no doubt of the
Presidents ultimate recovery.
DR. Agnew is dissatifed with his appearance
and said that his weak digestive powers caused
fear that his convalescence will be prolonged.
The position of the bullet, however, is such
that no permanent inconvenience is antici
! pated from iE staying where it is.
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TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 8.

years, and if live TO that time, / intend re
take out life lease!' A few DAYS after he
called anon the tavern keeper, who welcomed
him hack to his cid haunt. "Oh! landlord"
said he, as if in pain. II have such lump on
my left side!'' That's because you stopped
drinking. " said the landlord, you won't live
long il you keep on" will drink take the
lump awsy?' ''Yes, and If you don't you'll
soon have lump on the other side Como,
let's drink together" Aud he poured out two
glasses of whiskey. 81 guess won't drink"
said the former inebriate, Especially if keep
ing the pledge will produce another lump for
It isn't very hard to bear, after all" and with
this he drew the lump. q roll of graenbacks,
rom bis side pocket, aud walked off, leaving
toe landlord to his own reflections.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
Attemntad Lxnchinp.

FREDoNIA, Kansas, Aug. 8.-About 40 arm
ed and masked men attacked the Jail here YES.
terday for the purpose of lynching two broth
ers named Hardin, confined for murder. The
outer door was battered down and two guards
overpowered, but not until one had passed his
pistol to one of the prisoners in the cell. John
Hoffman, leader of the assaulting party, ap.
preached the cell with crowbar when he was
fred upon by the prisoner and mortally
wounded. The mob then placed Hoffman in
wagon and fled. Meantime the sheriff rails
cd posse and star ted in pursuit.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
MAINE.
Strike at Brunswick.

Strlk0 aL brunSW1ck.
Brunswick, Aug. S.-The spinners and card
srs in the Cabot Company's mill, struck for
higher pay to-day. They were offered the
same prices paid at Lewiston, which they re-
fused, insisting upon fixing prices themselves
The company was not disposed to grant that
privilege and shut down the mill. 1t is not
probable that the strike will be of long dura-
ton.
News From the Dory "City Of Bath"
ST. JOHNS, N. f., Aug. S.-The French bark
Victor ct Eu genie arrived yesterday, bringing
tdings OF the dory City of Bath. Tie
crew, Alison and Turner boarded the Eugene
afew days since and reported capszed the
dory on the 2Sth of July, and spoiled their pro-
visions. The captain of the bark supplied
them. and they resumed their voyage for Eu-
rope. Both men were in good spirits and
health. They wished report made of their
gratitude to Captain Vasval for generous assist
ance.
Fire In Canaan
SKowHEGAN, Aug. Sc. II. Elliott of
Skowhegan, had his farm buildings III Canaan,
totally destroyed by fire Friday night inclu7-
ing thirty tons of hay, horse, harness and farm
lost $500 on his furniture. No insurance e.
liott's loss is 1890; insured Tor 1880. Defec-
tive chimney.
Arrested for Larceny.
BiDDEFoso, Ang. S.-Mary Plant. generally
known as French Johpsy, about thirty years of
age, one Of the most disreputable women in
this vicinity, was arrested today for entering
the store Of Joseph Braden, and removing
about Sio0 from pocket book which was hung
up IN his vest while sweeping out the STORE
Portland District Campmeeting.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Aug. S.-Portland
District campmeeting opened at 745 O'Clock
this evening. The meeting began by singing
hymn 4l6 Prayer was offered by Rev. A. Tur.
ner OF he2ar Falls, and sermon preached by
by Rev. Isaac Lord Of Wells, from the text in
Matthew KI, z. Mr.. Lord made q very able
discourse, earnestly exhorting the unconyertea
to embrace the trne religion and portraving the
dangers of procrastination in clear and fcrciple
language. Meeting closed by singing at s.45
O'Clock.
Naval Vessels at Rockland.
RocKLAND, Aug. S.-United States ship Yam
tic, Capt. Woodward, for Bangor, came into
port yesterday afternoon for a pilot and left
this morning. United States training ship
Portsmouth, also arrived yesterday and will
sail tomorrow afternoon for Mount Desert.
Barn Burned by Lightning.
CALAIS, Aug. S.-Saturday night lightning
struck a barn of James Curry at Bayside. N.
B. Barn with thirty tons of hay, shed adjoin-
ing, and an unoccupied house were DESTROYED.
Loss 81 900; insured for $500.
Killed by q Revolving Shaft.
BANGOR, Aug. S.-Chas. Reed son of Horace
Reed, aged l6 years, was caught III Niger
chain at Webster's mill in Oorono, today and
wound up around the shaft. He was horribly
msngled and died in few minutes.
Brooklyn Socialists held meeting last night
b protest against the extfsdition Of Hartmann.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
A DIsHON EST CLERK.

A New York Firm Robbed OF Over $4o,-
900.
New YORK, Aug. s.-The safe Of j. G.
Walcott & Co., Broad street, was robbed some
time Saturday OF $4,000 worth of railway
securities.
A later dispatch says the robbery was COM
mitted by q clerk who absoonded. His name
is A. D. Wheelock. He filed out three
checks on the Continental bank Of 5000 each
and got one cashed at the bank. On one OF
the others he got a letter of credit on Brown
Brothers of London and another on Drexel,
Morgan & Co. In addition he took sons $40, )
600 of securities.
The police have ascertained with certainty
that Augustus d. Wheelock, the clerk who
absconded with $4,000 belonging to his en-
ployer sailed for Bremen Saturday.
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MINOR TEL EGRAMS.

Two men were arrested at McKeesport, Pa,
Sunday, who are believed to be the leaders OF
the gang who murdered Mcclure. There is a
crowd around the Jail threatening lynching.
The London board of trade returns for july
show decrease in the value of imports of Ell :
201, 311, as compared with the same months
last year, and an increase in exports of $l59,-
80.
Versil Annis of Warner N. H.. IS years died
from sunstroke Saturday. He leaves family.
The long pending in sanity case of Capt. J,
P, Walker of che third U. S. Cavalry has fin.
ally been decided. The board appointed to de.
eide whether Walker was insane or not, rem
dered decision that he is sane and an order
was issued at the war department yesterday
ordering him to join his command.
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A horse attached to a dog cart owned by B,

a horse attached to dog cart owned by B.
Tilden OF New York, ran away at Newport,
yesterday, seriously injuring the coachmau.
Another cart was ran into by the COG cart and
New York, seriously, though not dangerously
injured.
Michael Lowery was arrested in New York,
yesterday, for throwing his wife out OF win
dow. She is dying.
The amendments to the land bill made in
the House OF Lords, will probably be resisted
by the government.
Edward Northrup prominent attorney, shot
and killed Joseph O'Donell, a clerk for luin-
Der firm in Elliotsville, n. Y, yesterday, dur
ing dispute over debt. Northrup claims
he acted in self defence. Much excitement
prevails in the village as the parties are well
connected.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
METEOROLOGICAL.
mIcATIoss Fon TEE NEXT TwKNrv-soua
HOURS.

WulCAI1Cd6 FOn TER NEXT TWKNTY-FoUa
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OgyIcB CHIEF SIagAL}
OFFICER, Washington, ID. c.,
August 8. An.
For New England,
Warmer partly cloudy weather, followed by
local rains westerly backing to southerly
winds, stationary or lower pressure.
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
At this hour fair weather prevails. General
rains have fallen along the New England
coast, and in the Carolinas, Georgia and
Southern Texas. Light westerly winds pre-
vail in New England southerly west Of the
Mississippi and in the Lake region; elsewhere
they are light and variable. The temperature
has remained nearly stationary in New Eng
land, the Middle, South Atlantic and Gulf
States and has risen elsewhere. A warm
wave moving eastward extends over Iowa,
Missouri, Arkansas and Indiana rerritory. The
following temperatures are reported tonight:
PASSPORT S. Burlington 60, Montreal S. Que
bee 63, Alpena 76.
Local rain is indicated for Wednesday in
Now England and the Middle States; fair
weather in the South Atlantic and Gulf States.
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Brooklyn Socialists held meeting last night
b protest against the extredition Of Hartmanu,
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
ANOTHER OPERATION.
Incision to Reach a Second
Pus Cavity.
THE OPERATION SUCCESSFUL AMI
PATIENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
The Presidents Wound Not So Serious
as Supposed.

Another operation was performed upon the
President yesterday to facilitate the flow OF
pus, similar to the one performed some time
ago. The operation was performed by DIR.
Agnew assisted by tho other surgeons The
patient was put under the influence of ether.
He stood it well and at last accounts had near
ly recovered from its effects. The operation
was successful in its results and will facilitate
the recovery Of the President
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July 7. lat Sd n, Ion Al w, ship Charter Oak.
Gilkey from New York for Hong Kong.
June II, lat 5, lon 20 w. ship Wachuset. McGil-
very, from New York for Bombay.
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sscretarv blaine to Minister Lowell.

Secretary Blaine to Minister Lowell.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Secretarv Blaine
sent the following to Minister Lowell tonight:
The Presidents condition at Ii o'clock to-
night is considered by his physicians as en-
-couraging. The increase of pulse and temper
allure is regarded as the natural result of the
radical operation of this morning in which a
deep incision three sinches in length on the
surface was made The same cause may possi-
bly, reduce still higher pulse and temperature
tomorrow after which decided amelioration is
confidently anticipated by the surgeons.
BLAINE, Secretary.
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A Steamer Shot Into.

CINCINNATI, Aug 8.-Fourteen shots were
fred into the steamer Handy yesterday morn
ing when approaching Portsmouth, Ohio. The
shots came from a wagon on the road close to
the river. The pilot was compelled to lie fat
The balls entered the cabin and one barely
missed lady passenger. Shots also entered
the engine room. No cause for the attack is
known. Efforts are making to arrest the
criminal.
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OFFICIAL BULLETINS.
1000 A. MI

1870 A. M.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Sit having become
necessary to make further opening to facili-
safe the escape of pus we took advantage of
the improved condition OF the President this
morning. Shortly after the morning bulletin
was issued, he was etherizsd. The incision
extends downward and forward, and counter
opening made into the track of the ball below
the margin Of the twelfth rib, which it is be
lieved will effect the desired object. He bore
the operation well, has now recovered from
the effects of the etheriz&tion and is In excel
lent condition.
(Signed) FRANK HI. HAMILTON.
D. II. AaNEw.
d. w. BLISS,
j. x. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
SPORTING.

5000 Quarter Niles in 5000 Consecu-
tive Ten Minutes.
New York, Aug Sat GAO tonight Gale,
the English pedestrian, finished the great feat
Of covering 5000 quarter miles in COCO oonsecu-
tive ten minutes, and continued on the track
until he added IA additional quarters to his
record.
Base Ball.
At Proyidence-Bostons7 7, Providence 8.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
gip Crop of wheat In Russ,a.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Minister Foster
writes to the Department of State that the
Russian wheat crop is likely to be one of the
largest ever raised in the empire, and that the
export promises to be much greater than usual.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
MEMOIR NDA.


Ship Bullion, Reed. at San Francisco from Ant
werp. reports, off Cape Horn, had heavy gales and
lost nearly an entire suit of sails.
Sch Persis L Smith. before reported ashore on
Beaver Tail Point, went to pieces on Sunday morn
ing and the cargo is scattered along shore Part of
sails rigging sc saved. The vessel first struck
Newton's Rock, when the deckload was thrown over
and she came off full of water. Being unmanage-
able she drifted ashore on Beaver Tail
Sch Albion, Smith, from Rondout for Providence.
with coal went ashore 4th. about three miles above
Beaver Tail Light in a fog, and remains, badly
strained and full Of water.
Six vessels are, reported ashore on Block Island.
Names unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
Tho K,,,,np OF sootteo Tail.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Officlal information
of the killing of Spotted Tail by Crow Dog at
Rosebud agency ON the 9th, was received at the
Interior Department today. 1t was thought that
Spotted Tail was killed in some difficulty be-
tween hi m and Grow Dog, growing out of
Spotted Tails expected trip to Washington.
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Two Men Kined by Lightning

PRovID ENcE, r. l., Aug. 8.-Wm. Weeks
and Thomas Warren were killed by lightning
Sunday morning in Coventry in this State
The lightning struck an over hanging tree
and passed into a shed with fatal result.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
Brutal Murder in California

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. ga dispatch from
Livermore says John Taylor, "a wealthy farmer,
was killed on Sunday morning, by his son-in-
law, John Poblitz. Poblitz was SO cruel to his
wife that she left him and returned to her
father. Poblitz went to Taylors house and
beat the old man to death with club.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
THE SOUTH PACIFIC.

A New Zealand Town Destroyed by a
Water Spout-Two Boots Crews MUIR
dered by Natives.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8.-Advices from
Auckland to July Is, are received.
A destructive flood and water-spout at
Thames damaged the town TO the extent of $780,
600: One life was lost. Much damage is re-
ported from outlying districts.
On May 20, the vessel May Queen anchored
at the Island of Aoba to obtain Iaborers. The
natives killed two boat crews of blacks, and
one white man. An American and French.
man were killed by natives q New Britain
last February.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09

CHICAGO, Aug Sc. r. Comstock & Co..
dealers in grain, are reported this forenoon tr
have failed. Comstock admits the firms en-
barrassment, but expects to continue business
after settling up the debts, which is rapidly
progressing. Their troubles are due to shortage
in corn.
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n P. MI

After the last bulletin was issued the Pres-
ident suffered somewhat for time from nau-
sea due to the ether, bnt it has now subsidized.
He has had several refreshing maps and his
general condition is even better than might
have been expected after the etherizstion and
operation. At noon his pulse was 104, tenn
perature 1902, respiration 90 AT present his
pulse is 1903, temperature 1919, respiration 10.
Under the circumstances the fever must be re-
garded as moderate.
(Signedl D. HAYES AGNEw,
ID. W. BLISS,
J. K BARNES,
J. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN
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The Pistol in Kentucky.

HARRoDsBURG. Ky, Aug. Sat Cornish
vile, Mercer county, Saturday, Tom Brown
met Dan Huffman and asked him to take q
drink, and then shot him dead with pistol.
Brown almost instantly fell dead with ball
from pistol iu the hands OF some one thus far
undiscovered.
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The Chinese Students Off For Home.

HARTFORD, Aug S.-The first party OF
Chinese students connected with the educa-
tional commission in fthis country, started for
home to-day, going by way Of San Francisco.
The party numbered about 20. Other parties
soon go.
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In this city, July z Carroll Eaton, aged "a years,
only son of Geo. T. and Julia A. Cushman.
Funeral service AT his fathers residence. No. "a
Grove street. on Tuesday afternoon at g. 80 clock.
Burial private.l
In Waldoboro, July co. John Aehorn. aged 81
YEAR,.
Ia Rockland, July29. Eli P. Hall, aged 90 years
8 months.
In North Fairfield, Aug. 1. Mr.. Aaron Hoxie, aged
G3 years.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09
MARRIAGES..

In Hollis Aug 2. by S. j. Locke Esq. Thomas F.
Ross and Miss Hatia L. Murray. all of Hollis.
In South Thomaston, July 20, Willis A. Adams
and Hattie NJ. Shuman.
In Albion. July &c. Geo. #. Richards and Miss
Ella Reynolds, both of Benton
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increase Of Duties in venez,1ela

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Venezuela has de-
creed an additional duty of 80 per cent on all
merchandise introduced into its ports which
shall have been transhipped in the voyage from
Europe or tha United States.
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ERoM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.

Ar at Liverpool 9Th iRst ship Spartan, Reed, from
San Francisco.
Ar at Cardiff 9th inst, ship Reaper, Bosworth.
San Francisco
Ar at Queenstown 9Th inst chips Oregon. .Pennell,
San Francisco, (Mch 81; 4th, Ellen Goodspeed,
Morse Hiogo. Oct 81
AR at Havre 18th inst, ship VIM G Davis, More,
Bombay, april 26.)
Sid I'm Havre 9th inst. 'ship Swallow, Duncan, for
Boston; barque Martha A Mcneil, Marsters, Sandy
Hook
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Esrsyeau MARKETS..
BY Telegrsph.)
LONDON, Aug. S.-American securities-United
States bonds, 41as, 1171l.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. S-12.30 P. M.-Cottcn nnsi ket
dull and easier; Middling uplands at 1850; Or
leans at sgd; sales 5000 bales; speculation and
export 1000; futures fat.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-09

NOTICE. Ladies now using cream tartar and
coda in baking will have better results by using
Congress Yeast Powder. Try it in biscuits, cake,
Goughnuts pie crust etc.
SHADES ENGLISH MUSTARD Is sold by all gro
era