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AUSTEN & NAYLOR,
THE INVESTIGATION
Renry George Tesfifies 10 Dissatisfaction
Among LabOring Glasses.

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Henry George was
examined to-day by the Senate subcommittee
on labor and education. In answer to the
question whether he could present any facts TO
the committee on the subject of labor, George
replied that facts could better be obtained
from the working men themselves. There VAS
one general fact, however, that a feeling of ex-
treme dissatisfaction exists among the labor
ing classes. Their condition is not improving
with the increased prosperity of the country.
There is, In his opinion, no direct conflict be-
tween labor and capital, but between labor and
monopoly. Wages in each employment are
governed by certain circumstances, but they
must 8ll depend upon the wages obtained in
the most productive industry in the country
and here this industry is agriculture. Wages
are higher in new countries.
Continuing his TESTIMONY, Mr.. George stated
that the system of taxation on land values
would act most harshly upon those who had
their capital invested in improved land, but
that this was ne more than just. Ii every mo-
nopoly but that OF land were abolished, the
condition of the poor would not be benefited,
as the advantage would all be reaped by the
land owner, in the shape of increased rents.
Every child had as much right in land itself
as the Wealthiest land owner. There was no
objection to q mans becoming wealthy II, in
the acquisition OF his wealth, he did not inter-
fere with any of the rights of others. This the
land specuator did. Mr.. George said that if
he had absolute power he would abolish the
protective tariff and all taxes, except those on
land values, the army and navy, together with
West Point and Annapolis; place telegraphic
systems and railroads under government con,
troll, abolish the collection of debts by legal
proceedings, and reform and simplify the whole
legal system. England had greatly advanced
in prosperity by the adoption Of her partial
free trade system, and the condition of the la
boring classes was better there than in this
country. Power TO remedy the evil he had sug-
gested, and the means of what he advised be
thought lay in the government as at present
constituted, and could be put into effect with
out much difficulty
The examination close with discussion OF
the advantages of protective tariff by Sena-
tor T. air. The hearing will continue to-mor-
row. w, Zen other witnesses will be examined.
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oamp-Meeting at old Orchard.

OLD ORCHARD, Aug. q.
The services to-day have been well attended.
At the annual business meeting of the Camp
Meeting Association. the following officers
were elected:
President-Rev G. J. Clark.
Secretary-Rev. S. f. Wetherbee.
Trsasurer-Rev. T. P Adams.
Managers-Revs. j. Cobb, e. I. Adams, J..
M. Woodbury., E. w. Hutchinson, ii. Chase.
Several new arrivals are noticed among the
clergy. Among others we noticed Rev. DR..
Bolton, of the Temple street church, Boston,
Rev. A. j. Clifford, of the East Maine Confer
ence, and Rev. Alvah Hatch.
At 10 a. M, the Rev. 8. f. Wetherbeo
preached from the following text: "And their
words seemed to them as idle tales, and they
believed them not."-Luke, PAIL. This SER
mon was aimed at the skepticism of the pro-
fessed scientists, who claim that this age has
outgrown the need of Bible.
At 2.30 p. m. the Rev. E. s. Stsckpole Of
Saccsrappa spoke on the text; Wherefore,
o King Agrippa, 1 was not disobedent unto
the heavenly vision. Acts 26;19.
At 730 p. m. the Rev. II. W. Bolton, d. D.s
of the Temple street church, Boston, preached
taking as his text: Brethren pray for u.s.
II Thess. 81. 1. There must be prayer. 2.
1t must be definite. 3. Let us pray for the
spread OF Gods word, that it may have full
course and be glorifed.
Miss Bolton sang the solo, "Flee as Bird" !"
with power and expression.
Tomorrow Thursday the chnrch will be
dedicated
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THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY

The Majestic Scenery in ihe West.
WASHINGTON, Aug pa despatch from Q
member of the Presidents party, dated Sum
day, the 10th inst, says that upon that day, at
O'Clock in the morning, the horses were
mounted. and not without longing, lingering
looks behind, the party rode away from Camp
Arthur. A westerly direction, along the north
side of the Gros Ventre river was taken. The
air was clear and braeing, and the day as fine
as any since the party set out from Fort Wash
axle. The trail was beset with few of tho diff
ficulties with which fortnight's trials ii. the
wilderness had made the party so familiar
Indeed. in the absence OF fallen timber, rocky
side hills, and steep ascents and pitches. the
ride would have seemed somewhat monotouous
but for single feature which actually glori-
fed it. The party had climbed to the summit
Of a hill about five miles from Camp Arthur,
when there suddenly burst upon their view
scene as grand and majestic as ever before
witnessed. Below, covered with grass and
flowers, was lovely valley, many miles ia ex-
tent, through which the river was threading
its way, on whose banks they Ind ju. Z en-
camped. Along the whole westerly esfEe OF
this valley, with no intervening foot hills to
obstruct the view, lowered the magnificent
Teton mountains, their snowy submits pierre
ing the air about 5000 feet above the spot on
which we stood in reverent admiration, IA, 600
feet above the level Of the sea. 1t was the
voice of every member of the party that that
sight alone would have fully repaid for the
tolls and perils Of the march.
The party is encamped on the Teton basin,
ON the bank of the Gros Ventre. The locality.
aside from the splendid views of the noun
tains which it affords, is the least attractivs{
camp. The river at this point has an exceE
lent reputation as trout stream, but the wind
has been blowing at too many miles an hour
to permit much success in angling. II has
been powerful enough to break the ridge-pole
of the mess tent, but fortunately the pole is
not beyond repair. The tourists are all in ex-
csllent health, and are thoroughly enjoying
the trip.
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METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR rHE NEXT TwENTy-FoUR
HOURS
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. G.
August %, l A. NJ
For New England,
Fair, followed by partly cloudy weather and
local rains. Winds mostly westerly, falling
barometer, stationary or rising temperature.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The temperature has remained nearly sta
tionary in New England, the Middle, South
Atlantic and Gulf States, Tennessee and the
Ohio Valley. 1t has risen slowly in the eastern
portion of the lower Lake region, and fallen in
the upper Lake region, the upper Mississippi
and Missouri valley.
a cold wave has made its appearance in the
Northwest, moving slowly eastward, and will
probably reach the Atlantic coast Friday night
or Saturday morning.
Local rains have fallen ia Tennessee, Ohio
valley, the upper Lake region and the Gulf
States. Fair weather is indicated in the Lake
region, Tennessee and Ohio valley ON Friday
night, with falling temperature. Local rains
are indicated in New England on Friday night
with stationary or rising temperature.
Local thunder storms will occur in the Mid
die Atlantic States on Thursday afternoon fol
lowed on Friday by slightly cooler and fair
weather.
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The Yacht EHyssery,

WEST FALMOUTH, Mass, Aug. 22-The fact
that the bodies washed ashore here yesterday
were dressed in yachting shirts, and that on
one body was life preServer marked G. H..
Noriham, leads to the conclusion that the
drowned men were two of the crew of the
missing yacht Mystery, of New Haven. The
yachtsmen borrowed four life preservers from
the steamer G. H Northam at New Haven.
A gentleman has started for Falmouth to see
if he can identify the bodies.
New HAVEN, Ct., Aug. 22.-Twenty mem
bers of the New Haven Yacht Club went to
Port Jefferson, L. l., shortly after IL o'clock
tonight in search of the crew of the i'll fated
sloop mystery. The shore will be patrolled
from that port to Mantauk Point. The pre-
vailing opinion is that the bodies must have
sunk on that shore, as there was strong north
east wind blowing for some time after the
Mystery left port.
Reward Offered for the Yacht Mystery.
New York, Aug. 22.-E. w. Bullinger of
70 Fulton street, this city. offers reward of
$500 for the first information sent him before
September ] as to the whereabouts of the
OF the sloop Mystery, of New Haven, or of her
crew. ItSs-feared here tnat the sloop has
been blown to sea by heavy gale.
A BOdy Recovered.
At7.30 o'clock this evening friend of the
Sargents, who are supposed to have been lost
from the yacht Mystery, Mr.. Coffin of Nam
tucket, arrived and at once instituted a search
for the remaining bodies
At 10 o'clock brother and sister of l.. r.
Sargent arrived, but postponed the identifca-
tion of the body until tomorrow morning.
A body said to have been seen floating in
the water at Wings Neck, has not yet been re-
covered. The body here will probably prove to
be one of the Sargents.
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First Bantist Association

The meetings of the First Baptist Associa-
tion at Ocean Park closed yesterday under the
auspices of the Young Mems Christian Associa
tion. j. @. Butterick, president of the Lowell
Y. M. g, A. presided at the morning meeting
At 1880 prayer meeting was conducted by
the Rev. J. W. Parsons, of Saco. At 230 p.
m. there was an address by Rev. Smith Baker
of Lowell on the noble work of the Christirn
Association. He was followed by an address
ON the growth of religion by Professor E. II
Smith Of New Market, N. H. In the evening
there were reports, prayers and addresses The
meetings have been grand success There
has been large attendance and much inter-
est manifested
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ENGLAND.
The Foot and Mouth Disease.

The Foot and Mouth Disease.
LONDON, Aug. 22.-The foot and mouth dis
ease has appeared among the cattle at Spauld-
ing, county of Lincoln, and is spreading.
The Indian Budget.
In the House of Commons this afternoon the
Under Secretary for India presented the In
dian budget. The surplus for 1884 is estimated
at 9457 ,0C9.
A Suspicious Powder.
A canister containing white powder, which
can only be ignited when brought into contact
with water, has been found at Plymouth.
will Sail for England.
CAPE Town, Ang. .22.-ODonnell, who killed
James Carey, will sail for England, where he
is to be tried in September.
Home sule for Ireland.
LONDON, Aug. 22.-Gladstone stated this af-
to question by Parnell, that he regretted that
the House of Lords had rejected the Irish reg
istration bill. Gladstone also said that he
would introduce large measure ON the SUI
ject at the next session of Parliament he would
offer resolution declaring that it is desirable
to grant measure of home rule to Ireland as
the best means of securing permanent place
to the Irish Collins annou ncement was re-
ceived with cheers.
stcnrser Demeanor.
The Times commenting on.the language used
of late in tho House of Commons by number
of the members for Ireland, and particularly
that of Mr.. Healey in his response on Saturday
last to Mr.. Gladstone's remarks. when the
former declared that there was state of war
between England and Ireland say: "Sterner
demeanor on the part OF the House will before
long be necessary in view of the revolving OK
cesses,"
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
q. w. Clemen,,s Creditors.

Boston, Aug. 22.-The creditors of G. w.
Clement met today and heard proposition
from him to the effect to pay merchandise cred
itors in full to the amount of $4,000; to pay
holders of ndorsed notes in cash and by in
stallments yearly to the amount of $538, ,135,
either so per cent within fous years, 40 per
cent within three years, 81 IL per cent in two
years. 80 IL per cent in one year or 20 per cent
i'll cash. A creditor moved TO make the settle
ment Tor 90 per cent to be paid in foIr years,
but it was defeated. 1t was voted to leave the
acceptance of Clements various propositions to
creditors option no preference being made.
Assault by "a Saloon Keeper.
Dennis Buckley, saloon keeper in Salem, tc-
day assaulted Lawrence Corrigan, who enter
ed his store and he threw him into the street.
Cofrigan was subsequently found by the police
in field where he had lain four hours un-
conscious and suffering from concussion of the
brain. He will probably die. Buckley was
arrested and admits the assault.
Reunion of the Fletcher Family.
LOWELL, Aug, 22.--The third gathering of
the Fletcher family compc1ed of the descend
ants Of Robert Fletcher, who settled in Con-
cord in 1850, was held here today. Nearly 3C0
were present, many coming from distant plac-
es. The exercises we're informal, consisting of
family "reminiscences. Palms, music and dane
Ing. A collation. was serv ed at noon by resi-
dent members. The following officers were
chosen: President, G. l.. Fletcher Of Chester
VT; Vice President, W. /. Flstcher, of Hart
ford, Conn; Secretary, z. FL. Fletcher of New
York; Treasurer, J. N. Fletcher of Belmont;
Executive Committee, S. W. Fletcher of
Lowell, j. w. Manning of Reading, and VIM.
Fletcher of East Boston.
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RUSSIA.


LONDON, Ang. 22.-The Times correspond
ent at St. Petersburg, in his dispatch referring
to the expulsion from St. Petersburg of an
American Jew in accordance with the law for
bidding Jews to live in that city, says it is not
likely that the Russian officials have been over
strict in such cases in view of the repeated
protests by the British and American Govern
ments in regard to the treatment of the Jews.
The Jew who was expelled declined to askIthe
Prefect as favor to allow him to remain until
he had transacted his business, as he could not
demand such treatment as right. The cor
respondent adds that as the Jewish difficulty il
more of an economical than a religious one,
there is little prospect of the removal of the
prohibition against jews living in st. Peters
burg and Moscow. The thousands of Jews
who do live in both places either belong to the
privileged class or skillfully evade compliance
mit ith tho law
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The Tax on Immigrants.

PROVIDENCE, Aug 22.-Justice Blatchford,
at Newport to-day, continued the hearing in
The case of the steamship companies of New
York, against the government, for the recov-
cry of head money paid by them on passengers
under protest. District Attorneys Tenney and
Root argued for the government. They claim,
in effect, that Congress has the supreme right
to impose any tax or burden upon commerce,
especially in this case, as the taxes are for the
benefit Of the immigrant, and not for the gen
eral government support They also contend
that there is nothing in the claim that the law
will confict with treaties. Congress must be
the Judge in that matter, and the courts Will
have to be governed by the laws
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SPORTING.


SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22.-Lsst night was
the second night of the billiard tournament at
the Metropolitan Temple. The game was the
balkline game of 600 between Schaeffer and
Sexton. Schaeffer opened the game, but fail
ed to score. After two hours play Schaeffer
won, scoring Geo to Sections 552. The highest
runs made were Schaeffer, 143; Sexton, 105.
The Point of Pines Regatta.
Boston, Aug. 22.-The osrsmen who are to
row in the regatta at the Point Of Pines Fri
day afternoon arrived to-day. Among the
entries are Ross, Lee, Ten Eyck, Gaizel,
Plaisted, Riley, Hamm Elliott, Driscoll,
Mckay and Hosmer. The race is to be single
sspll, three miles with turn, for $780,
Hanlan also arrived to-day and will remain
till after the race although barred from par
ticipating He will then leave for Toronto,
where he will rest some time.
Base Ball.
At Boston-New York IS, Bostons 10.
At Cleveland Chicagos s, Cleveland 2.
A. Baffalo--Detroits 8, Buffalos 8
At rovidence-Providence s, Philadelphias
2.
In Detroit the Deiroit-Bnffalo game was
called on account OF darkness on the sixth
inning.
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Railroad Accident.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 22.-The west bound
passenger train on the Memphis & Little Rock
Railroad, which left here at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, met with an accident last evening
four miles west of Forest City, Ark, while
crossing short trestle. A broken rafi9aused
two second class passenger coaches and the
killing j. b. Solnger and Harry Toldberge,
merchants of Cotton Plant, Ark, and Jno.
Odair, formerly foreman of the pile drivers of
the Little Rock road. James White, stock
claim agent of the Memphis & Charleston
Railroad, had his leg broken. Several other
passengers were injured.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. ga special dis
patch to the Times from Hunnewell, KS, says:
This place has been in a ferment for some
days, owing to an attempt by cowboys to run
the town. Five City Manhalls have been sue
cessively appointed in ten days. and have all
resigned. Last Thursday Deputy Marshal
Forsythe and Raynor arrived from Fort Worth
Forsythe was sworn in as Marshal, and two
hours afterward he and Raynor went upon the
street and were met by gang of cowboys. A
fight ensued and one of the COWBOYS. Dick
Turner was fatally shot and two horses were
killed. On Sunday night Sheriff Thrall of
Wellington came over with posse and arrest
ed ten of the rioters. The town is now quiet,
the authorities being in the supremacy. The
cowboys, however, are still ugly and threaten
to make further trouble. Hnnewell ia an inn
portant cattle station, and is situated near the
line of the Indian Territory
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required it. The bill would allow railroads
outside of the State to lease and control one
within the State to which he was opposed. He
was friendly to the passage of the commission
bill, which should be considered before or with
the lobby bill The Amendments orgered by
Mr. Colby, Mr.. Briggs, and Mr. Marston of
Exeter, were presented, aud will bs presented
before being acted upon. Pending discussion
on the Colby bill the House adjourned
The House railroad committee resumed the
hearing of the bill ratifying the lease of the
Nashua 81 Lowell to the Boston g. Lowell this
evening. 1t was unfinished at the hour Of ad-
iournment.
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SAN FRANolsoo, Aug 22.-The grand en-
campment OF Knights Templar convened in
conclave yesterday morning for the transac-
tion of business at 11.30 O'Clock. The officers
forming the escort accompanied by the Haw-
allan Royal band, conducted Grand Master
Dean to the asylum of the grand commandery
of California, the Boston Knights acting as
special escort of honor. The California
knights we're drawn up in double line add the
officers of the grand encampment passed under
their crossed swords A large crowd of people
assembled and were greatly interested in the
proceeding. The business OF the day was pure
ly preliminary, the real work beginning to-
day
The St. Louis and Boston Knights are MAX
ing an active canvass for the next canclave. 1t
is the opinion that st. Louis will get it, al
though many think Boston better entitled to
-
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SPAIN.


LONDON, Aug. 22.-King Alfonso will remain
at Barcelona until tomorrow, so gratfied is he
at his reception by the people.
Spain Not Included.
LONDON, Aug. 22.-The Times correspondent
at Vienna says the report that Spain will join
the Austro-German alliance, is idle gossip.
The Barcelona Uprising.
The correspondent of the Times at Barcelo-
ma says that after careful inquiry it has been
found that the people of Barcelona had no SYM
pathy with the recent rising. The only pre-
text for the alarmst reports put in circulation,
was a demonstration by % men who were hired
to arm themselves. This movement has since
been clearly traced to a Bourse maneuvre.
King Alfonso will remain atsBarcelopa until
tomorrow, SO gratified is he at his reception
by the people.
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MARINE NEWS
The Yacht Ideal.

EAsTPoRT Aug. 22.-The yacht Ideal fell
off Sail Rock and sunk at 10 o'clock this morn
ing and is now covered by fifteen fathoms of
water. She was sold at auction to Gillise and
Staples of Lubeo, for $40. T. j. Havenmyer
aud friends from the wrecked yacht Ideal ar
rived here this morning in good spirits ana
are all well and not much depressed except
for the loss of the remainder of pleasant trip
The perty consists of I. j. Havenmyer, f. w.
jackson and wife. Miss K FL. Ellis and Miss
NJ. H. Belloin, all of New York. They are
nov stopping at the Passamaquoddy Hotel,
but will probably leave for home Friday.
Nearly all the moveable articles except tbs
piano and pictures ere removed before she
sunk and sold at auction. They went cheap.
Schooner NaterIine Sunk.
BALTIMORE, Aug 22.-The schooner Wat
erline of Boston, captain Belly, from Charles
ton to Richmond. Va, with cargo, of Guano,
sprung a leak on the 17th inst and sank the
next day. The crew was saved.
SIocp Ocean Star Wrecked.
ATLANTIC CRY, n. j., Aug. 22--The sloop
Ocean Star in tempting to cross the bar at
Egg Harbor Inlet yesterday cspsized in hea-
Wy sea and is total wreck. The crew were
saved.
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LOWELL, A, 7g. 22.--The Mail Will say to-
stocks Of New En- land since the vote TO con
solidate was passed q I'D the delay in organizing
a new company has "a used uneasiness among
stockholders, and rum, Hrs are current that a
break will occur and the companies continue
under the present managem ent unless Chere ls
a sudden rise in stock. ', o are assured Dy
large stockholders that the exc Futye commit MI
Transaction at nragent
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The Missouri Outlaw.

GALLArnS, Mo Aug 22.-The Frank james
trial occupied the day yesterday with the work
of empanelliHg jury. II is likely that this
will take two or three days. The crowd is IN
creasing, end intense interest is manifested
The court has restricted the audience to 4OO
persons. II is stated on excellent authority,
that Dick Liddell Is IN town, and will appear
at the proper time.
Gov. CrtteDden and Gen. Shelby are among
the witnesses summoned for the defence. Much
gossip is occasoned by the summons of the
governor, the chief executive Of the State called
as a witness for the defence in sucn case.