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, 1882-08-25
The Fair.

Courier.l
We would call the attention OF stock
raisers and horse fanciers to the adver-
tisement in another column setting forth
the announcement Of our Fair managers.
1t is well known that, for term OF
years, disappointment and chagrin have
been caused by the coming Of the rainy
season at or about the commencement of
their annual fairs. Farmers find neither
profit nor satisfaction in driving their
stock to the Fair through pelting rains
and then striving to parade their valua-
BILE animals over muddy grounds, before
a naeager attendance Of visitors. Thus,
while these drawbacks during recent
years have been annoying to exhibitors
they have been embarrassing and ruin
GUS to the association.
To avoid similar difficulties, the Ore
gon State Agricultural Society adopted
three years ago, the plan OF appointing
their fairs at an earlier date, and the
,hange has been crowned with marked
success. Profiting by these observation
our own directors have improved upon
their neighbors' plan by dividing their
exhibition; holding fair at ther grounds
Tor the display of stock and trials Of
speed, at a safe distance from such tims
IS is liable to equinoxial storms, ana
thereafter opening an exhibition in Oul
spacious Columbia Hall for the benefit
Il all those interested in the display OF
grains, fruits, flowers, ETC., and the long
list or articles common to indoor exposi
tiOns. AS will be seen, the Fair at thf
grounds commences on Monday, August
18th, and closes on the following Satur
lay. The exhibition at the hall will be
held some time during October next.
timely notice OF which will be given b.
posters and through the newspapers.
The managers are making every effort
to secure large attendance and render
a due equivalent to visitors and exhibit
ors, and we sincerely hope Our people
will literally respond in all Legitimate
ways to assist so worthy public enter
prise.
, 1882-08-25
European War Notes.
By Telegraph.

CoNsTANTINopLE, Aug. "a Chris
ian is reported assassinated at Bey-
9rout, and several others have been
naltreRted at that place.
The Druses OF Lebanon have at
.acked several Marar;oe villages.
The governor Of Damascus has
lsked for strong reinforcements.
BOMBAY, Aug. 22.-The sixty-third
infantry and a battery of artillery
sail today for Egypt.
LONDON, Aug. 22.-The Daily Ne,cs
has the following from Suez: II have
ust returned from Challouf where ]
Witnessed the conclusion of the fight
lng in which $50 Of our men, includ-
ing highlanders, blue jackets and ma
ines brilliantly defeated twice Their
number. The fight lasted from z il
he morning until nearly 5 o'clock in
5he afternoon. The firing of the
lighlanders was remarkable for it,
,oolness and steadiness. The gat-
ings in the tops of the gunboats
worked with admirable precision and
lid much execution among the enc
ny, who advanced to within a hun
ired yards Of the bank of the canal.
The success was brilliant owing to the
extremely difficult nature Of the coun-
Try, which abounded with low ridges
and water courses. Lieut.. Lang OF
the highlanders, gallantly crossed the
fresh water canal in the face OF a
heavy fire, brought back boat and
thus enabled one cohIpany each OF the
highlanders and marines to cross and
take the enemy on the right flank.
The enemy fought bravely. Their
commander was killed.
, 1882-08-25
A Progressive Platform.

PORTLAND (Me), Aug. 23.--The in
dependent republican party have
adopted the following platform:
1st. A thorough and systematic re-
form of the civil service.
I'd. A faithful execution of the laws
in all parts Of the state, including
the liquor law and the law for the OBJ
servance of the Sabbath, favoring
temperance without hypocrisy, and
prohibition without drunkenness.
Sd. Strict economy in the expendi
ture Of the public money, and con-
sequent reduction Of taxes.
4th. Opposition to machine politics,
boss rule, political assessments, brib-
cry and fraud in controlling elections.
, 1882-08-25

The body Of aman named Charles EN-
erson on Orcas island, was found last
week by two of his neighbors in his house
dead. He had evidently committed sui
eide some days before, by shooting him
self with rifle, after which act the hogs
had entered the house and eaten the
flesh until it was almost beyond the sem
blance of man. Emerson was not alto
gether sound in mind, and is said to have
been at one time an inmate Of the asy-
lum.
, 1882-08-25
Telegraphic Market Report.

SAN FRANcIsco, Aug. 81. Wheat quiet
at $1 SO.
Barley quiet brewing 81 30G1 371a;
feed, 81 25@1 271s.
Oats dull, 81 coal 671S.
Corn yellow, 81 671a bid, 81 75 asked.
Hay--$l1@15.
Bran Sl7 so. ... -.
Potatoes -50c@Sl.
CHICAGO, Aug. 22.-Wheat unsettled,
closing higher; regular, 81 0l1s@1 ";
August 9815c; September, No. 2 red
81 021G@1 03; spring, 81 O5.
, 1882-08-25

suelo, to the same corporation, for S2l,'
1853.
, 1882-08-25
Assessment Notice.
PUGET SOUND IRON ooMPAN,

PUGET SOUND IRON COMPANY
Location of principal place OF business
San Francisco, California; location Of
works, Irondale, Washington Territory.
Notice is hereby given, that at q meet
ing of the Directors held on the llth day
of August, 1882, an assessment { No. y OF
fifty cents per share was levied upon the
capital stock OF the corporation, payable
Immediately in United States gold coin,
to the secretary at the office Of the com
pany, No. 1913 Montgomery street, roo Il
No. 7, San Francisco, California.
Any stock upon which this assess nent
shall remain unpaid on the 10Th day OF
September, 1882, will be delinquent, and
advertised for sale at public auction; ana
unless payment is made before, Will DO
sold on Thursday, the 18th day OF Oct)-
Der, 1882, to pay the delinquent assess
,nent, together with costs OF advertiser.
and expenses of sale.
A. HALsEY, Secretary.
Ofico '29 MONTGOMERY street, Room
Np. T. -ar tancisnp. California.
, 1882-08-25

1853.
COMPLIMENTARY PABTY.-A very pleas
ant party was given in honor of the new
barkentine John Smith, recently built at
Port Blakely, on Friday evening, August
18th, on board the vessel lying at the
foot of the new Mission street wharf,
San Francisco. The party was given by
John Smith and Captain Oscar Kustel,
owners OF the handsome craft.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-21

SIGNIFICANT remarks by the Democratic
Cincinnati Enquirer: ''Now that the Dem
ocrats are sure of majority in the next
House, and are making hopeful progress
towards control of the general government,
the Republican managers feel that they can
afford to have change made in the system
of obtaining and holding Office, especially as
the changes most prominently proposed
seem to contemplate division of the places
with the Republican party when it loses the
leading strings of the government. Senator
Pendeton's bill was looked upon during the
last session of Congress as piece of minor
ity buncombe which the majority might be
pestered with, but it was utterly repudiated
by the Democrats of Ohio as measure net
practical and just, and not consistent with
the spirit of our institutions. The time for
buncombe has passed, and Mr.. Pendleton
will have to either ride in the Republican
procession following his bill, or ingloriously
abandon that which has been chief among
the things calling attention to his senatorial
career.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-21
Magazine Notices.

The January Atlantic is one of the most bril-
liant numbers of this magazine ever issued.
s everal of the names which appeared in the first
number twenty-five years ago and which gave
the magazine immediate fame, reappear in this
number. From Mr.. Longfellow is given the
first part thirty-fve pages, of dramatic poem
entitled "Michael Angelo" The remaining
parts of this poem will be given in the two
succeeding numbers. The second installment
of Hawthornes English Romance, 1.-THE An
cestral Footstep," continues the interest excit-
ed by the portion given in the December num-
Der, and deepens our regret that this admirable
outline was not fillad in and perfected as Haw-
thorne alone could have done it; but the por-
tons given are in themselves comp ete, and
have that wonderful charm which character
ICES all that Hawthorne wrote. Those who re-
member DIR. Holmes inimitable "Autocrat of
the Breakfast Table, will welcome with pecu-
liar zest "An After-Breakfast Talk" which,
by its freshness, originality and humor, proves
that DIR. Holmes is as brilliant now as when he
began the Autocrat papers in the first number
of tho Atlantic. "a Summer Pilgrimage is
delightful poem by Mr.. Whittier, as character
lstic of his peculiar genius as anything he ever
wrote. Mr.. Warner describes "Wagner's Par
slfal,' not as musical critic, but with keen
ness and humor which make the article de-
iightful, as anything from Mr.. Warner is sure
to be. Miss Harriet w. Preston gives a des-
cription at once learned and thoroughly inter
esting OF An Apennine Valley" III. Ell. con-
tributes travel sketch, "Chance Days in Ore
gon." L. Y: Wyman, who over the initials
8. A. L. o. M. wrote "a Child of the Stste,"
and some other short stories which have been
noted for their over and pungency, con ributes
to this number story of equal excellence en-
titled "A Stranger, yet a. Home The adj
mirable series of ''Studies in the South is con
cluded in this number. There are poems bv
Edith M. Thomas and Maurice Thompso re-
views OF the latest books, and an interesting
variety In the Contributors Club, concluding
very noteworthy number Of the Atlantic,
Houghton, Mifain & Co., Boston.
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Advantageous Insurance.

The Semi Endowment Policy of the NIu
tual Life Insurance Company of New York
is believed to be the most desirable plan of
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Among its advantages are: A definitely
guaranteed cash value at specified time.
paid-up policy for full value in case of
discontinuance. Its period 10 years. covers
the productive years of life, when insurance
is mostly needed. 1t provides for old age.
Above the age of 10 the rates are less than
for life policies in other companies, while
below 40 they are but little in excess of or
binary life premiums.
Parties insured in Cooperative Societies
are requested to compare the net cost of
these policies with that of assessment insur.
ance.
Circulars, giving full particulars, may be
obtained of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-21

DOES France mean war; is question
which, twelve or thirteen years ago, would
have convulsed every court in Europe. 1t
is asked now in London, Rome and Vienna
with incredulous surprise, at Berlin with
shrug of the shoulders, yet an armed France
bent on some definite mischief, would be no
despicable adversary. An army not mate
rally less in number than Germany, re-
sources second only to England, warlike
people, great navy, the arms of the past
replaced by improved, from pistols to NOR
tars. the foe that France grapples will have
no easy task, either in defensive or offensive
operation. 1t is altogether likely that the
grant asked in Parliament is to strengthen
the adventures in ronqmn, Madagascar and
on the Congo; but, no one knows better
than France, that these absorptions may in
yolve continental wars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-21
NEW FRUITS.

Isasins
Supplied this with Oranges
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-21
Miscellaneous List.

Cox's Gelatine. per box, ............ IT
Chalmers Gelatine, per box. :. .......... IT
Sheet g per IA lb................ 35
Irish Moss, per b.. Observation-Disclosures. Is
Liquid Rennet, per bottle. ............. 90
Pate de Fois gras p &C, per tin 20 and 200
Anchoves in Oil, per bottle :. ...,.......... Go
Anchovy paste, per jar .....-............ 30
9 decorated jars. .....s..s..-.... 90
Yarmouth Bloaters per jar ..............-.. so
ISpiced Oysters. qt gla-s jars ............... So
ISpic salmon, per can. ........... .35 and 60
Orange armalade Dundee per jar .......,.. 25
Guava Je ly, per box. ..........l5, rs & so
Canton Ginger, dry, er Id -. ......,.... 81
!" in syrup, per jar, As, rs g. 30
Preserved Lines, ptr bottle .............. %
g Figs, per bottle.... .......,.... %
Turkish Preserved Roses, per can...,...s.... A.
Peaches in Brandy, PEI bottle. -. 1905. so
Green Cages in Brandy per bottle. ...... so
Cherries. in brandy Observation-Disclosures. / 90
of the kind in the market. per box ,....'. 125
PeIrys fruits in syrup per jar, Soc and 10
California Wine Jelly, per bottle. .......,.. rs
Wine Calves feet, per bottle. and 70
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ratios of Tie
nfnd-
EEAL coming
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New MEXICO wants to be State. So
does Utah, for that matter; but COW boys
and polygamists are not indispensable to the
preservation of the Union.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-21

a
which will be mailed free address applicaon
Orders
deI ed in Purchases OF
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BLACKBURN says he wouldn't have the
speakership, unless he could get il fairly.
He is good deal more particular than some
of his competitors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-21
FRUITS AND NUTS.

Fnncy
Almonds
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sCELLANEOUS
geo. c. SHAW & CO.'S
CHRISTMAS SPEClALTlES


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the lowe we
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New Clover Honey,
Fryes Fancy Chocolate Drops,
Fruit Jellies. Jams and Preserves.

=. hn NIoirst Scotch Jams.
T. Cowdrey's Fruit Preserves do jars.)
J Jsiliss TumDlers.
Curtice Brcs. Fruits in Glass Jars.
g % Cans,
Golden Gate 90
Shaker Apple Sauce.
Sweet Cider Jelies.
Boiled Cider.
Campbell's Jelleys and Jams in lb. Kegs.
Wine JellIes of all kinds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-07
NEW YORK.
Especial Telegram to the Globe. !

Especial Telegram to the Globe.
New YORK, Nov. 6.-The dealings at the
opening this morning were characterized
by considerable irmness until it became
known that the decision rendered in the
Williams case was unfavorable to the
Western Union company. This was fol-
lowed by free selling of the stock, and it
fell to S24. Wabash preferred, which was
so active and strong on Saturday, declined
from 6O4 to 50, the short interest
having been pretty thoroughly eliminated.
The Erie properties were depressed, the
preferred selling at s31s and the common
below 80. st. Paul sold at Ill. This
company appears to haye all the business
that they can handle, and prospect of a
continuance throughout the winter. The
stock in consequence does not yield much.
Denver declined from So to 51T. Louis
vile and Nashville remained dull and neg
lected, as did Burlington, Rock Island,
the Vanderbilts, the Omahas, Missouri,
Union and Northern Pacifcs. There was
more attention given by members of
the exchange to discussing the approach
ing election, than to stocks, and the close
was dull and uninteresting. There will be
no business transacted in Wall stieet to-
morrow. Money continues easy.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-07
An Assignment,

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. CT is rumored
that VIM. A. Leavitt. proprietor of the
Herd glass works, of this city, has failed
for 100000. All that is really known
about the matter is that Leayitt made an
assignment to Nelson F. Evans for the
benefit of his creditors. Leavitt and
Evans say the liabilities are nothing less
than 100000 and the assets entirely cover
them.
Simon B. Rowley. the original owner of
the Herd patent and glass works, and who
failed in 1872 for 100000, has filed bill
in equity alleging that the contract with
Leavitt, by which he was to become owner
of half the works, had not been executed,
and asking for an Injunction to restrain
Leavitt from acting under the assignment,
and asking for the appointment of re-
ceiver for the works, as well as compelling
Leavitt to execute his contract with him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-07
Ex-Gov. Hendricks Condition.
Special TELEGRAM TO the Gloho

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6.-Dr. Parvin stated
to-day relative to Ex-Gov. Hendricks con-
ai'ion that ne has good appetite, clear
orain, ana his general system is in good
condltion. The swelling in his foot has
been almost entirely reduced and the in
hamation is confined to the joint of the
great toe. The physicians say that there
Is possibility that the disea ase will be
self-ImIting. Some of them have ex-
pressed opinions that the disease is not
gangrene, but DR.. Parvin settles the mat
4er by stating positively that it is gan
creme. He says that it is not necessarily
fatal and much is hoped from the patients
temperate habits and excellent constitu-
tion.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-07
MARK GRAY.
The Story of the Lunatic Who Attempted
to Shoot Edwin Booth.

The Story of the Lunatic Who ATTEMPTED
to Shoot Edwin Booth.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
QUINCY. His, Nov. 6.-Mark GRAY, the
would-be assassin of Edwin Booth. who
was released from the insane asylum Satur-
day, said to-day he remembered his i'm
prisonment on the 14th of May, 1879. He
had been under the delusion that Edwin
Booth was his father. InSeptember, 1878,
he left Keokuk for st. Louis.
when went to DeBarr's theatre he
said, intending to seek a position, found
that they had no stock company there and
concluded to get position elsewhere and
study for year or two to prepare myself
for the stage. entered Scruggs vande-
WORT d Barney's dry goods house,
and went to the theatre nearly
every night, but found little
time to study. About that time my fellow
clerks began asking me for tickets, saying
was related to Booth, that I was at De
Bars much, and De Barr was brother.
in-law Of Booths. I protested I could
give none, and they laughed at me and
continued insisting on my relationship
with Booth, which I bore with good ma
ture. Miss Barney one day said some
thing that thought was to that purport
and became angry at my answers. left
there afterwards and concluded to sift the
matter. went to Chicago and inquired
for Booth at the theater, but failed to find
him, and concluded to see him in the
evening and note whether there
were any of my pecularities in his actions.
took seat in the gallery, and while
nodding drowsily Booth uttered the word
mark with peculiar emphasis. Again the
word was uttered and thought the accent
just like mothers. I few into a passion
and next day brooded over it. I thought
perhaps the boys at St. Louis had got
Booth to guy me. then went into q
study of Booths life and ancestry. found
there was resemblance between Junius
Brutus Booth and Patrick and James
Lyon, also between Joseph Murphy, the
comedian, and an uncle. had
been told while intoxicated in Keokuk
once that Twas relative of Booth. Blanche
De Bar, I thought, resembled my cousin
May Lyon. Mr.. Barkins, an actor. ]
found had known my father. Mr.. Mitch.
ell, an intimate friend of my father, had
presented Booth with a fine portait, ]
learned in st. Louis, and must have been q
near friend. He then referred to several
other points and said he pondered over il
until he became passionate and thought in
his anger. @Here is Edwin Booth rich, and
l, deprived of my rights, growing
up in the streets without education.
wanted to find the truth for
my mother, and as Davy Crockett says, BE
sure you are right and then go ahead but
I blooded over that word mark and over
the parallelin the ancestry. went to &c
Booth in Richard I'LL, and l thought in my
delusien that if was to have revenge, here
was the chance in the prison scene. ]
bought revolver, the dealer saying it was
rusty, but told him it would be sure
enough for my purpose. Then I went to
see Booth play Richard. In the
scene where he leaves England
fancied when he said farewell, that he
directed his adieu to me.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-07
KanSaS Corn

KANSAS CRY, Nov. 6.-On account of the
scarcity of corn in the Eastern markets, the
large crop of Kansas is being rapidly for
warded from here. The elevators here are
running night and day and are still un
able to keep pace with the receipts, and
there will be almost blockade in conse-
quence. Four hundred cars of the cereal
accumulated here on Saturday and Sun
day.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-07

| samples or MAKING bids Tor known brands
and the business for the day wis less thar
| usual. The sales were mainly on ship
ping account. Prices were about the same
with all holding firm. Rye and buck.
wheat -four slow. Bran and millstufff
were doing poorly and sold at lower prices
There have been received there during the
week just closed, 135,947 barrels; shipped
lie, ,253 barrels. Received for the CORE.
spending time last year 81, ,s55 barrels;
shipped 1882 barrels. During the en-
tire week this market was more quiet and
trading much lighter than usual, with the
local trade buying less than usual and
shippers were finding it difficult to oper-
ate. The movement was heavy one, but
largely on through shipments, and from
appearances only a light quantity was
stopping here, on going forward on millers'
account or in filling previous sales. The
home trade have quite liberal stocks on
hand and to work from, and have been
buying to quite light quantity, finding
prices tirmer than usual and above what
they were willing to pay, while at the same
time the stocks here were not suitable for
this trade as only the better winters or the
finer Minnesotas were called for to any ex-
tent.
The shipping and export trade were
having few orders that can be filled at
present quotations, and those buyers were
picking up lower grade stock and hold
ing back until the demand improves or
drop to within their range takes place.
Rye flour was going out quite readily at
S3.65 q $50 per barrel for fair to choice.
Buckwheat flour was dull, and Saturday
afternoon was offered at $6.75 per barrel
for choice brands, or at a drop of SOC per
barrel for the week. Bran and all malt
stuffs were going out readily
and were holding at firm prices,
with bran selling at about s13 per ton
and other kinds at relative rate.
In the provision market the movement
was somewhat irregular. At the opening
the tendency was little upward. but sub
sequenl ly the feeling became easier and
prices gradually worked down to abou,
range. The trading was spas
modic, but in the aggregate fair, and the
market commanded considerable atten-
tion throughout. Pork was irregular, fair
ly active, and on the whole a shade higher.
Outside prices realized, however, were not
sustained, and while the
market averaged a little
higher than on Saturday, the closing indi-
Gated decline of 5@71sc. Cash was
quiet. The inquiry for lard was moderate
and the offerings fair. Prices ruled tirmer
and 211a@5c higher per 100 pounds, and
closed easy. Cash in good request. At
one time little better feeling prevailed,
but the strength gradually fell Off, lard be-
ing easier on call than on the board. Pork
held steady during the afternoon. Hogs
were SO 1Oc lower to-day and the market
weak and inactive. Since Saturday 21,C0O
of very fair quality have arrived here.
There will be no session of either the reg
ular or call board to morrow on account
of the elections.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-07

LONDON, Nov. 6.-The Mark Lane En
press, in its review of the British grain
trade the past week, says the floods further
retarded wheat sowing. It appears inevi-
table that the area of the wheat crop of
1883 will be materially reduced. Little
quotable change in native breadstuffs.
Flour in less consumptive demand. For
eign breadstuffs dull and lifeless. Red
wheats 6d61s cheaper. Stocks remain
large. Flour difficult to sell. Maize
in very small spot supply
and fetches fairly, prices ranging from 36
to IS shillings. Barley quiet; prices stead
lily maintained. Cargoes of coast very
quiet; prices unchanged. Six fresh arriv-
ais; five cargoes sold; four Withdrawn;
eight remain, including five of red winter.
Cargos forward dull and rather weaker.
Sales of English wheat the past week,
1929 quarters, at 46 shillings, 9 pence.