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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

Sch. juliet, arrived at Pernambuco May 5, and
sailed Nay q, for Orchilia. to load guano for hicf
mond, Va. at $3.50 p ton.
Sch. David Faust, was at Barbados May 20.
Brig. Clyde Is chartered from Cape breton to
Vera Cruz at u per ton with coal.
Brig. Myronus sailed from Cardenas June 10,
with sugar for Boston.
Brig Eugene Hale was loading In Boston. June
Is. for P .rt Spain, and brings back pitch IRON LIE
Brae to New York.
Sch. Leannra, arrived in New York last week
from Barcelona.
Sch. Adam Bowlby has made voyage to Hay Il
coal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

BLUEHILL-Ar June Il. sch. Revenue. Treworgy'
Surry.
Ar. June Is, Schs Susan, Kennedy. New York
Toronto, Durity, Boston; Connecticut,
Boston; Commerc.-, Stap.es, Ellsworth; Geo. Saw
age, Low, Boston.
A., jane ID, Sch. Rienzi, Chatto, Portland.
Ar. Jun Is. Br. >ch1. Regina, Carter, Boston;
.onomoy. Young, tkand.
Sid. June IS, SENS. Revenue, Treworgy; Susan.
Kennedy Ro kland; Connecticut, -, Ban
gor: Cons cree, staples Toronto, Dority; Renzi,
Chatto; Comminger, Hayes.
BosToN-Ar. June II, Schs. SciotO Sader;
Woodc ck Hamet; Fair Wind, Maddocks; Agri-
cola, Whitmore, Luella Pra I, from Ellsworth.
NEwPoRI-Ar. June 10, Sch. senator, Cheny,
from Ellsworth f. r Fall River.
PRovIDENCE-Ar. june Il. sch. Abigail Haynes.
j reworgy, Tor New York.
Sid June II, sch. Allandaie, Weber. for New
York
Ar. June 10, Schs. VIM. ii. Archer. Bellatty, Ellis
worth; i.oduskia. Papen, Eliswo't tn
VINEYARD HAVEN June IS. Schs Storm
Pet. !, Herrick, llsworth for orders; Red ndo,
II tchins, Ellsworth for orders.
NEW YORK Ar. June 10, >chs Red Rover, Lock
hart; }. NJ. kennedy, Whitaker, Fl ON Ellsworth.
R0seigs PSFs..
Sch. Mary Lord was at st. Domingo City June
4 discharging from New York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

HANCOCK, sat- Probate Court holden al
Buckspnrt, within AMI or said County on thu
third "Wednesday of Ma, a. H., ls>3.
NJARlA u. WHITE A,iminisirut.ix with the
III Viii annexed Of t,cu. {. VIII tr late ot Am
her-t in sail Co nty dee as"d, having resented a
pet ton 10 sell certain notes and accounts a
schedule OF which lei it'll the pctitiun) OF sand
deceased
ORDERED That said petitioner give public
notice to all person interested therein by publish
Ing copy Of this order three weeks success ely
i'll the Ellsworth American a new .ipcr pri sted or
published 1T Ellsworth in said county prior to the
first Tuesday [ Ju y. that they may APPEAR at a
Court OF Probate then to be held at Buehill With
nj for said County at ten of the clock in the fore.
noon and shew cause if an, they have against the
same
3w.is PARKER TUCK Judge.
\ true Copy Attest:-CHAs. r. DoRh, Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
The Senatorial Contest in New Hamp-
shire.

CoNcoKp. y. H., June 10.
Tie ballot in the Senate thi, forenoon for
[. :. senator to succeed Rollins resulted as
follows: Rollins. 10 Harry Brigham 6; j.
". Patterson. > y. {. Stevens. p; j. +.
Bragg. / Gilman Mar>,on, /; Vim. ). Ladd,
/. In the Senate. today by a vote ID 10 10
il was decided toelect one |. :. Senator this
session The following is tne result Of the
fir, ballot in the House. hole number cast
315. necessary 10 choice lj3: NJ. W. Tappan,
/ +; Cha> H. Bell, j /; James F. Briggs, p +;
J. ". Patterson. 20; Gilman Marston. 9 {;
Paris bingham, 10; Edward II. Rollins,
10. aron T. Stevens. Is.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
STATE OF MAINE.

HANCOCK $ Court Of Insolvency, III ri Wed
ne,diiy of May, a. -. 1883
In the matter OF David +. Sprague. benjamin
r. >pra- ne am swans island Mining Co. In>oi-
vent Debtors.
TT is hereby ordered that notice be given to al
1 persons interested in the settlement OF
account of t,eo. ". Fi-ke and Franklin {.
Pay son, ssignees of the above named lusolveat
ebtor, by causing copy OF this order to be pun.
lishcd three weeks successfully in the Ellis
worth merican newspaper printed or
published in Ellsworth in said County that they
may appear At a Court of Insolvency 10 be- held at
the Prnbat. Court Room the third Thursday of
june next at t. O'Clock in the forenoon and be
heart thereon and object if they ses. cause
Parser TUCK,
Judge of In olvency Court, Hancock Cou ty
4 true copy Attest.
3w2i' CHAs l.. DoRR, Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
Headquarters
- FOR ALL BUYERS Or
Dry and Fancy Goods,
n. Gl|LlRT'S.
-+++ r. r. r. +++-
We make no idle boast when we say thar we
- have the -
HandsOmeSt and Best
ASSORTED STOCK IN THE CITY.
Our Prices are Low.
Our Prices are Low.

BY visiting our Store, examining our stock
and getting our prices, you will learn Ies.o
in true economy, which consists in saving
money whenever opportunity offers. Persons
desiring to p actice it can do So by buying
their Spring Goods of Us. Competition has no
terror> for us, for we are the leaders of The
same and the howl which goes up from our
ncighbors, at the low prices we are selling
confirms il. We never wait till our neighbors
reduce the price ofany article, but we start the
reduction. As our ruic j. TO sell goods at the
Low EST LIVING PROFITS. The immense
quantity OF goods we have sold every season,
speak more fully than we can that he public
are well aw ire of ii AMI apprecI tie il.
To day we claim the FINEST AND BES
ASSORTED STOCK IN TUE CITY. TO
ennmrrate he same in the small space
slotted to Us. is impossible. Suffice it To- say,
that we have everything belonging in modern
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
City and County.
Ellsworth Church Directory.

CoSGREGATIoNAL-rreaching at 10 80 A. NJ, Sabbath
School at IL ;i5 A NJ, Evening Service at 80 r..
DEMONSTRATING at and l2P NJ. Sabbath school
at Pa Weekly Prayer Meeting, Tuesday evening at
l-2 o'clnck.
usIrAmAs.-Church service at 10 80 and sunday
Scho1lat Ii ;i5 A. NJ.
PPM
MISUNDERSTANDING at p Is p. NJ Prayer Meeune
I;NP.M. Sunday school u - p NJ .ao
UNION TEMPERANCE MEErING--Every suhua! A''"
~ Peters Hall
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
April II, lss3.

r HE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all
concerned, that he has Ieen duly apppnted
and has taken upon himself, the trust OF AN Adj
ministrator OF the Estate of Christiania BRAY
late Of Castine, in the County of Hancock
deceased, by giving bond as the law directs
he therefore requests all persons who are indebted
to the said deccased's estate, to make immediate
payment, and those who have any demands there.
on TO exhibit the for payment.
GEO. i, WARREN, Admir-.
Apri II, 1888. 3w23
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
Meeting of New England Lumber
men.

BOSTON, June 70.
The New England Lumber Manufacturers
Association met to-day to consider the re-
ceut reports that the combination prices had
been broken by some members Of the asso-
CATION. After discussion it was concluded
that there was no truth in the report. The
combination mills report fair supply of or
ders at present. Should the dull season
fail to supply sufficient business TO keep all
the combination mills running to their full
capacity the mills will reduce the cut TO
meet the existing orders.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
Burned to Death.
RocKLANp, June 10.

KOCkLAND, June I9.
Jane Kalloch. aged So, living alone at
Ash Point. South Thomaston, was burned to
death last evening. When found life was
extinct. The bed was badly charred. The
furniture of the room was burned. brok-
en- kerosene lamp was found beside the bed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
PROBABLY NEVER

In the history of proprietary medicines has
any article met success AT home equal to that
which has been poured upon HooD's SARsA-
PARIILA. Why, such has been the success
Of this article, that nearly every family In
whole neighborhoods have been taking it at
the same time. Every week brings new evil
dence Of the wonderful curative properties Of
this medicine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
| IF.

Our advice is not to smoke, but if YOU will
make smoke hole Of your mouth, get the
best YOU can for your money Go to Holmes
Bros, on Main Street and ask for the 1883
brand Of cigar. Ii is the best ) cent cigar
in the market and is made expressly for
their trade. Try ii and you will take no
other.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
LOCAL NOTICES.

DIR. o. Fitzgerald, Natures Physician
and Surgeon, by request will visit Ellsworth,
on Thursday June 81. remaining two days
only and examine all who may call on him
free of charge, at American House. DIR.
Fitzgerald IS meeting with remarkable sue
cess. 2w24
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

hi + th' subscribers. having b appoint by
w the Hon Parker Tuck Jutig, of PROBATE Tor
the County of Hancock. to receive amt cX mine the
claims of creditors to tn estate of Henry H. Jor
dan, ate of = .worth Il ce.ls'd, repre- ente,l in
We do hereb give notice that SIX moo tbs are
IA owed 10 said or dtnrs to bring in and Iroye
their aims and tina Sha attend that service
at The Office OF A. W. Cushma,. on the :.rst W,d-
tuesday of July, August, Sc TENDER 'tnd October.
\. NJ. HOPhINS
A. w CUSHMAN.
April II, lss3. 3w2S
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
EIIsWorth RAlDs.

EIIsworth FAlDs.
There are thirty-fve men at work on
the rail road near Boggy Brook and twenty
between here and town.
The frequent rains make good supply
of water and the mills in this vicinity are
running day and night. There is quite a
demand for men, at good wages, especially
those accustomed to saving slaves.
Salem d. Towne, of Bangor Theologi-
cal Seminary. will preach in Union Hall,
during his vacation. He is very earnest
christian worker and we trust We shall see
good results from his lsbors.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

The NoLTtIC IELT Co. Marshall. With, will
send Or. bye, L icbratrd I'll, ctro N"itaic Belts
and Electrir Appliances o. trial for 'rirty days
- (young obi who arr afflicted with
r,rIoration u health AMI manly rigor Ad
- a. abov,.-N. BIO risk Is incurred. A.
thirty days trial l. flowed lyr52
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
Pauper Notice

THE undersigned ereby gives notice that he
has contra. e,l with the City of Ellsworth for
tn" support Of the poor during the ensuing year
and has made ample provision for their support.
He therefore forbds all persons from turn shin,,
supplies to any panper on his account. without
his riiten order, he will pay for no gC0ds }
furnished.
HARRY s. JONES.
Ellsworth, April 8. lssl. TIA
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
LEAGUE of American Wheelmen-
Their Tour Through Washington
County.

The Portland Bicycle Club, on tour
through Washington county. will arrive here
tonight in coaches from RObbinston, the
rain preventing the use Of their machines.
The club reached Eastport this morning and
soon after left for Robbinston, where they
took dinner. If the weather permits they
Will leave here tomorrow for Dennysville.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

-America is ahead on spool cotton, and
Wllllmanric is the best of American thread,
that Is why you should buy 1t. BE sure
you get Wlimantic SIX cord. with bronze
label on end Of the spool. and red star
on the other
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

Old DIR. johnson was a benefactor.
Seventy-6ve years ago he invented what is
now called JoAdsons' Anodyne Liniment.
the wonderful suj cess of which in the cure
of diseases of tn head, throat and lungs is
,fSIg astonishing +, No family should be
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
MARRIED.

Lamoine--June IS. By Rev. A. f. Palmer
Mr.. Chester Hodgkns Of Hancock, and Miss
Lucy Wakefield of GouldsbOro.
TremOnt-June 9, by ". W. A. Heath. Esq,
MIR. Shuhae II. Norwood, Of fremont, and
Miss Laura +. Mayo, of Orrington.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

If YOU are in want Of a Moving Ma
chine, Horse Rake, or any Kind of Farm
Machinery, come and see me before purchas-
ing elsewhere. Orders by mail promptly
attended to.
J. II. BRowN, Agent.
Eff. Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
Il Is &c. Best

to always believe everything that person
tells YOU, but when you hear that the best
blood purifier is Sulphur Bitters, you can
believe it, for they cured me Of severe case
Of blood poisoning. REV. A. FAIRcHILD,
New York City.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
Charged with being an Incendiary.

At ST. Andrews, Yesterday. Hugh Wad-
dell was committed for trial. without bail.
charged with setting fire to the American
House, last Friday.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
Ellsworth Branch Of The Singer My. Go.

Dealers in the genuine Singer Sewing
Machine. also parts. attachments. needles,
oil &c, for this and other makes of ma
chimes. and machines repaired
J. ii. Brown, Manager
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
-TATE. OF MAINE.

HANCOCK ss:-Court OF Probate. Buck sport
May Term, \. H. l>s3
Accounts having been filed for settlement in es-
t;ttes of
tobias ROBFRTS, {ate ~ Eden
Ellen H. Hamor ct al. en-.
CHiRLOTTE VI. TUHNEK et IL. ntinorS.
PeHobscpt.
samuel Il. hi ling. Ci'd'n.
ORDERED-That the said accountants give notice,
I" AL persons Interest IT, Uy causing copy ut T. l.
brvr To he pub i,hc,i three week. -uccc slvelv in
the Ellsworth American that they NAV appeal ut
4 Probate Court Ia u. holden at iilurhi on the
First Tut 7day July neAt at ten Of the clock in
the forenoon, and how caust, il any they have,
why the same should not be allowed.
5W24' PAhkkR TJt X. Judge.
ATTEST, tHA-. +. DoRR. Register.
A true copy Attest: -CHAs T.. poRK Register .
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

Az court ~ Probate holden at Buck-port within
AMI Il The County ~ Hancock, ON tic THRU
" Wednesday Of May y. ID. ISIS.
A\\AEI ". PERT named ENrcut ia IN q Ger.
II tain instrument purpnrting To- be- the last III
and To- aH' nj ~ Israel Pet late Burhill in said
count! deceased having presented the same for
probate
ORDERED That the said Hannah W Pert
give nutire 10 All lcT-on- Interested, by c.u-iug
~ 81 thi- order to be- puy .lishrd tn e
week s.Cces-Ivcly in the Hi worth Amcri-
can. printed or published at Ellsworth. that they
MAJ pp.aT a Probate Cou tn be- held at Blue
till ~ sAid county, on the first Tuesday OF
july next, At ten ut the rlo in the forenoon, md
shew cause, II any they have. whs the aid -tru
mont shout not be proved. approved. and A.
l"wei A. the last will and t.~t ,ncnt OF sail de
ceased
SwH' PARKER TUCK. Judge.
Attest .-tHAs. 7. pORr, Re i-ter.
4 true copy Attrst--CfIAs L. pORK Register
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

Its hard to- believe Miss Whittier was
cured of such terrible sores by Hoods Sar-
saparilla, but reliable people prove it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
Hoods &c. Combines a.,s.1 tn
SursaDQrMd s sin aoS a%F saa !


as to derive their greatest medicinal effects
with the least disturbance to the whole sys-
TEN. In fact this preparation is so well bal
anced in Its action upon the alimentary
canal, the liver, the kidneys, the stomach.
the bowels and the circulation of the blood.
that It brings about healthy action Of tho
entire human organism that can hardly bs
credited by those who have not seen the re-
markable results that have followed its use.
II the Sarsaparila does not prove sufficient
" laxative. take 4 few doses Of HoOp's NFG-
frAEIF FILLS. II is well in all cases Of
biliouSnesS To take these pills in connection
with the Sarsaparllla for the first ten DAYS
That dull, sleepy. sick feeling can he wholly
overcome by the use Of these remedies. win
you give them a trial and be yourself again?
An en-adermln Of this city says Of Hoods
Sarsaparla. " II is the strongest Sarsapa-
rilla ever saw"
Each dollar bottle contains one hundred
averages doses. Sold by all druggists.
Price one dollar. or six for five dollars.
Hoods SarSaparilla, prepared only by c.
]. HOOD & co, Apothccaries Lowell, Mass.
- Use HOODS TooTH-PowDER-
lyri6 nrm
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
Dry & Fancy Goods Store.

We have selected our stock with unusual
care, in the largest mar kets in the country
and with view to reaching those who are in
the habit of buying finer grades and who never
could get them IN placr of this size. We
have them and havr them to sell, and wilI sell
them At A. Low PRICES a. the same grades
can be bought from the largest dealers IN The
Country. Ne still continue 10 sell TIE
celebrated BLACK and OLORED SILKS,
which have mrt with such great success Tor
the past three wears. Prices are tower and
no ads should be without a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

r HE subscriber hereby gives publ. notice to all
] concerned, that be ha- been duly appointed
and has TAX upon himself. the trust Of Executor
Of the last Ill and Testament Of Nathan hiug late
OF lamuiuc the County u Hancock, deceased,
by giving. bond as the Law directs he Their, fore
requests all person. who are indebted IL sand
decreased, estate, u make immediate pas mcut 4 d
those who have my immediate demands thereon,
70 exhibit the same for settlement.
GEORGE +. KING. EN'r.
MAY 10, lss3. 3N2I.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21
The Weather.
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT. }
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
WASHINGTON, ID. C.. June 20-l A. NJ. }
Indications
Local rains; slightly warmer, partly
cloudy weather. South to west winds fall
ing. followed by rising barometer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-21

MONEY SAVED and health obtained b.
taking the true n. f." Atwood Medicine
Always bears red trade mark IL. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-03
LABORERS md EMPLOYERS.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April 2.-The employ
ers have accedcd the demands of the brckayers for
So rs day. with the understanding that, the Of
the men wOrSng only nine hours on Saturdays, they
will lose hours pay.
CHICAGO, April 2-Between four and five thousand
brckayers went strike hers this morning for their
den and Of IA day. Work all the principal buildings
DccB ttoppcu
PirTsBUKG. April 2-Tbc cigarmakcrs OF this city Will
20 "a strike on MAY /.
suAMoKIs Penu., April 2.-Flve hundred laborers
the shanokin Sunbury and Lewisburg Railway have
struck advance OF % cents day. They now re-
ceiyc 81 20 per day.
PHILADELPHIA, April 2.-Twelve hundred journeymen
house painters went on strike to-day for higher wages
tDcy demanding increase from 81 90 10 - per day
LYScnBURG Va, April 2.-rhe TOBACCO manufacturers
ers to work at modified prices but rejected the
proposition, discharged tho conference commit ee and
refused to treat further with the Labor Association.
White labor introduced into Two more factories TO-
day. and the manufacturers sent away for skilled
operatives train this class Of IaDorers Inc strikers
number LOO and IL ID believed they are receiving
OUTSIDE assistance.
PHILADELPHIA, April 2.-Eight hundred bands en-
pl0yed In the shoe factory Of John Mundel Co., held
meeting tins afternoon TO act upon proposition made
by the rn make reduction Of 10 per cent in their
Wages After a long discussion IL decided to leave
the matter the hands OF the Arbitration Committee Of
the snoeakers Of the Kults OF Labor for set
tlemenl.
strike exists among the puddrs and helpers at the
Pencoyd Iron Works. West Manayunk owing 10 tue de-
re Of tue COMPANY reduce the scale OF wages from
a 25 per ton " S3 rs. Over 200 men are out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-03
THE MEXICAN CENTRAL MEETING.

BOsToN, April 2.-The annual meeting OF the
Mexican Central Railway Company held IN this city
to-day The statement OF the earnings aud expenses Tor
1882 shows net revenue, WHICH sufficient TO pay
all coupon interest OF the year. Including the coupons
due January 1888, amounting TO Ss66,5Gj, and leave
surplus year of 1888, ,961 % in United Saes
currency The following directors chosen: ThoIas
Nickerson william Rotch, Charles j. Paine, Frank Nor
rson Royal ~ Pusifer Albert W. Nick 'rson, Theodore
NickersOn, Levi G. Wade, Andrew b. Laurie Benjamin
F. Cheney. Isaac T. Burr OF Boston, Levi G. Letter or
Chicago Robert II. symon OF New-York, Fred L. Ants
OF Boston, Rudolph Fink, Sebastian Camachs and Ri'
mon g. GGzmsn
on February % the line completed 533 Kilometres
north from the City OF Mexico and March "a from
FL Paso south 500 kilometres OF the line had been finished
On the southern division Government mas accepted
payment Of the subsidy 400 kilometres, and on tho
ChihuahUl division 175 kilometres, aad has given
orders the Treasury Department for subs dy cert
catas amounting si.G05, 800. The Treasury Depart
ent has delivered to the company account OF sub
sdy earned certificates Amounting 20 f,3lS,0OO, Oh
which there has been collected in cash 1868 10. Up
Marcn l. 1sS3 the total amount OF subsidy ordered
paid amounted 10 SG.7ii.O00. Certificates ar 9untng
to 81 ,G6I $50 had been nevercd 10 that date.
whch th, collected 81 "a 500 in The
road has II locomotives, 40 passcu~cr l3fO freight
ana $50 construction Steel rails sufficient for l52
kilometres are on thcir way from Engldnc for Mexico.
aud material Tor the building Of 344 kilOmetrcs HAS
been sent from New-Ore ns 10 III PasO. Ample mems
for the compile ion Oi the main line not later .an July i,
1854, nave btcn provided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-03
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS STOLEN.

BROADWAY PUBLISHERS OFFICE ROBBED IN
BROAD DAYLIGHT.
A sneak-thlef took $40, 900 III bonds and securi-
ties from the sale of l.. b. Treat, the Broadway
publisher. on Saturday afternoon. few minutes
after 2 in tho afternoon +. II. Doty. Mr. Treats
bookkeeper noticed the safe door open. and looking
in saw that some packages containing Ono Central
aecuriiies were missing. Suspecting tnat something
was wrong, he Immediately telegraphel to MIR.
Treat who had gone TO Chicago on business, inqulr-
ing if he had taken the packages. On receiving
reply III the negative, u police alarm WAS
sent out and Mr.. Treat was summoned home.
Meanwhile the thief had gone to the metropolitan
Treats name. The bank gave check III payment,
payable to Mr.. Treats order, which, OF course
was not available TO the holder. Two cou-
p0ns, however, for $50, which were due on
Saturday were cashed and this TO be the only
money hat the thief secured, although he stui
holds So 900 OF available bonds.
The securities comprise $5, 900 IN first mort
gage bonds, Metropolitan Elevated Rail-
road; 15l shares of Ohio Central slock;
$1,000 first mortgage bonds. ONO Central
River Division; 90 shares OF New-iork Central
stock, and 80 shares oil Metropolitan Elevated
stock.
Mr.. Treat returned to town yesterday, and imme-
dIateiy informed his broker Ills loss, at the same
time insIucting hun to stop payment OF the bonus
tar possible. No enc at Mr. Treats office,
No. 757 Br adway, could tell exactly bow the roo
berry was effected. 1t took place IN broad daylight,
while people passing aud repassing through the
roOm Inc outer door ut the sale eooi open. W hllo
the inner was oc led. The thief apparently slipped
in. turned the key of the inner door, absracteu the
bonds unseen, and slipped out again without any
one noticing him. Two men were suspected, nut
they were two harmless book agents. who were lnl-
mediately able to establish their innocence Tho