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National Republican., 1883-12-21
ron THE R1rLE,s BENEFIT.
A Brilliant and sueccssrni Entertainment
nc Ford's.

nt Ford's.
Yesterdays performance ct Ford's opera house
for tho benefit Of the National Rifles by the Emer-
son Grand Concert combination drew a full house,
while the programme was ono deserving the ap.
plause Of the largest sized audience the opera
house can hold. The gem of tho evening was
undoubtedly the exquisite rendition of Sonuberts 3
serenade, duet for soprano and cornet, by Miss
Helen r. II. Carter aud Walter Emerson
with Miss Mae shepard at the piano
w. Peham's humorous reciaions elected much
LAUGHTER and the violin solos of Mr. Charles r.
Higgins lWienawskps FuntAsc de Faust and
Spanish Dance) were heartily encored. The
National Rifles were mt their best In The exhibit
tion drill during the last part of the programme
and fairly exooed themselves. Their Inasterly
evolu;ions were greeted with warm applause,
The entire performance passed OFF in the mo {
oreditable manner, and deserves notice as per-
haps the most successful Of the season. II will
be repeated with additional attractions to- night
and tomorrow night
NEWMARKET overcoats. Eiseman Bros, 7th & E.
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saccarappa.


The new Odd Fellows block is fast approach
iog completion and will probably be ready for
occupancy sometime In May.
A number Of our public spirited citizens
have made generous contributions in aid Of
the Odd Fellows fair that will begin the 22d Of
May in the public hall In the new building
The churches Of this village and Cumberland
Mills united and held the usual Fast Day SER
vices at Warren church, Cumberland Mills
Thursday forenoon.
There was general suspension Of work in
the different manufactures Fast Day The
stores wero nearly all closed in the afternoon
In the evening the Westbrook Cornet Band
assisted by Miss Ellie Bracket, our well-known
soprano singer, gave very pleasing concert in
Warren Hall, and the Rev. g. W. Bradlee, the
popular Methodist pastor, gave an interesting
lecture; subiect-"The worlds trio Of faith
IN his church.
The Methodist Sabbath School held q
special meeting Fast Day and elected the fol-
lowing officers:
Observation-Disclosures H. johnson.
Assistant OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES McCubrey,
s. NJ. Dresser.
Secretary Edith M. Lane.
Treasurer-Louise Hazelton.
Librarian John Lane.
Agsistants-~Fred Stiles, Berthe Knight
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SUNDAY school Electious.


The annual meeting of the Chestnut street
Sunday School was held Fast Day and the
following officers elected for the year
Superintendent G. II. Lord
Assistant SUPPLEMENTARY b. CLARK.
Secretary. J.. Churchill.
Treasurer-T. 4. Homsted.
Librarian-Mss Eta A. Files.
Money raised By the school s502. Member
ship OF the school is GIG. The treasurer report
ed bills all paid and S1i5 in the treasury.
At Pine st. Sunday School Fast Day the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Superintendent. n. Eastman.
Assistants-E. G. Berry and A. A. Nicker-
son.
Secretary and Treasurer-G. P. Mitchell.
Librarian--W. II. Pearson.
At the First Baptist church the following
officers were elected:
President-Rev A. X. p. Small, D. d.
1perintendent-A. b. Han.
Assistant Superintendent-Fred Brunei.
Treasurer-W. G. Nelson.
Secretary-C. II. Oldham.
Librarian-Geo. II. Robinson.
The secretary reported the schocl 10 Its
usual prosperous condition with 81 members.
The treasurer reported All bills paid and a
balance of $3.50 IN the treasury. One item Of
unusual interest was the report Of the treasurer
of the One Cent Society Members Of this
society are divided into two classes; the first
class pledges to give one cent day and the
second class pledges one cent week. From
these pledges there have been collected during
the eighteen months since The society was
organized $3.50, which has been paid to the
treasurer Of the First Baptist Society to amply
on the bonded debt, this being the purpose for
which the Cent Society was organized. This
has been done without interfering with the
regular penny collections of the school which
have been az large as usual. Another item OF
interest was the report Of the young Ladies'
Circle" They have raised some 500, which
has been devoted TO benevolent interests, and
have also distributed seventy-five articles Of
clothing, thereby keeping twonty scholars in
the school.
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The Reform Club viii hold gospel temper
ance meeting tomorrow evening at their hall,
corner OF Temple aud Congress streets, COM
mencing at y o'clock.
The Saccarappa Reform Club will hold
meetings tomorrow at their hall at 1880 a. m.
and $50 p m.
Heavy showers yesterday. Mercury 400 at
sunrise, 49, at noon, 450 at sanset. Storm clear
ed off at D. m; clear and bright, wind north,
northeast
We understand that the silver pitcher for
the member Of the Cadets who sold the largest
number of tickets was won by Sergt. d. W.
Heseltine, who disposed OF over 800, and that
the second prize, fine album, was taken by
James Davis.
The Infantry and Blues were inspected last
evening by Lieut.. Howe Of the United States
army.
Six cargoes of sugar and molasses are daily
expected at this port
Mr.. J. Thomass yacht Constance" was
successfully launched Thursday.
At Hayes stable may be seen Gen. Mat
tock's beautiful four year old FLY George"
sired by Constellation, and the winner of the
firstprize at the New England fair.
4uuI6ud1 1lS4t kAO pune nAASotN0 AfO ESA
sons for drunkenness and one f.; larceny. -Four
tramps were lodged.
John W. White stole from the house OF Ellen
Flynn on Poplar street, three skirts, a shawl
and chiId's outer garment. BE was arrested
by officers Merrill and Frank Thursday night,
and was yesterday morning fined SO and costs.
The stolen goods were recovered.
Orders have been received By the managers
of the Eastern Telegraph offices in this state to
close up all business preparatory to finally
closing the offices on the first OF next month.
A young girl who has been employed in a
saloon on Pearl street, suddenly disappeared
Sunday night and has not since been heard
from by her family who are most respectble
and worthy people.
Chas. GoodaIl, the oVerseer Of the outside
work, Cumberland Mills, vas presented last
Wednesday. by those working under his
charge, with an elegant gold watch and chain;
also, gold pen and penholder.
Collins has come, and all connected with Re-
ward are requested to be at G. a. F. Hall to-
night. Comrades and members OF the Relief
Corps will please take notice.
Today the last opportunity will ne afforded
to inspect the valuable collection of efchings at
the rooms of the Society Of art in Motley
Block. The exhibition will be open from 10 a.
m. to 8 p. n.
The Cumberland Rowing Association had a
merry party present Thursday night at their
assembly in Mechanics Hall.
The tug Rescue, belonging to the New York
Wrecking Co. arrived in the harbor Thursday
to take part in the raising Of the Brooklyn.
She left for Boston yesterday morning to bring
down the pontoons.
The auction sale of the damaged goods from
the Brooklyn was well attended yesterday by
parties from Camden, New York and Bos-
ton and remarkably good prices obtained. The
principal Portland purchasers were 8. w.
Thaxter, N. o. Cram, and G. B. Varney. The
sale realized some $4,000. E. 0. Bailey &
Co. were auctioneers.
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Roller skating Rink.

A very large assemblage welcomed Prof
Liyesey at the roller skating rink Fast Day.
Chandler discoursed delightful music, and the
floor was in splendid condition, (the Professor
stating it was the finest in New England.
Prof. Livesey, We can safely say, is skater
who far excels any we have ever heretofore
seen. He accomplishes what no other skater
ever dared to try before Portland audience.
His exhibition was make up OF move
ments which seemed impossible to execute.
Graceful as fawn he displayed the case and
grace of one to whom nothing was difficult.
He posed In every conceivable attitude. His
sniupines were the finest ever witnessed, and
encore after encore was given. We close by
saving that the title of English champion is
we'll deserved, and as far as we have seen of
the skatorial art, we pronounce him champion
OF America.
Next Thursday evening the poetry Of motion
will be displayed by Miss Carrie Gilmore Of
worcester, the most graceful lady skater in
New England.
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BRUIN RAMPANT.
Frank Frayne's Bears on a Tear.

Yesterday when the Frank Frayne troupe
arrived in town the two lions two bears, and
TWO hyenas, belonging to the show were placed
back OF the stage in their cages, and fed. AT
Ter a while one Of the bears managed to break
the bar which fastened their cage and, once
iree, the beasts had everything their own'way
ior long time. They investigated every
thing they could poke their paws and .muzzles
INTO Paint pots were turned upside down
closets were rummaged, articles Of the ward,
robe were critically examined, and some of
Franks private stock, 1t Is reported was much
appreciated by the erowlors. Whenever any
one approached them-and all the attaches of
the theatre were employed ia the effort to Sc
cure the beasis-they would evinoe an inclins-
tion TO give them good hugging. Finally
board was pulled away from under the stage, a
pole inserted, the beara stirred up and one Of
the employees got hold OF chain belonging to
the smallest bear and snaked him into,h cage.
Then the big bear had a good time He roam
cd everywhere, with the crowd after him, and
finally by the aid OF a strong chain and thick
stick Brain was once more a captive
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Weekly list Of patents granted to resi-
tents of Name, dated April II, 1888, report
ed for the Daily Press BY Charles e.
Foster, Solicitor Of Patents, ssi #. Street.
Washington, ID. c..
Willard A. Bates, Princeton, necktie fasten-
er-No. 275, 1878.
Appleton Gould, Bangor, device for convert
ing motion--No. 276,028.
Frederick H. Gross, Deer isle, sash holder
No 1850
Lucius Hamlln, sebogo Lake, fire escape
ladder--No. 275, 905.
Lucins Hamlin, Sebago Lake, canning press
No. 1905.
Horace q Jones, Caribou, mouth-pieco for
oornets-No. 1913.
Charles Rundlett, Farmingdale, machine for
lowering ice, &C. No. 2T5,S63
Bradford Sewall, Pennington, elevator No.
275,a50.
Charles II. Weston, Yarmouth, toggle press
No. GIG, I08,
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Capt. McBeon OF the wrecked schooner Liz
zis w. Thompson passed through the city yes
terdsy.
The many friends Of Mr.. John Porteous Of
the Grand Trunk were glad TO see him is Port
land yesterday.
Mr.. Cyrus Farley has been appointed Har-
bor Commissioner in the place OF Capt. Toford
deceased.
Mrs. Abba Goold woolson will sail in the
scythia from New York, May 10th, accom-
painted by Louise Chandler Moulton, Miss wes-
selhoeit and others.
Mr.. James Hopkins Smith arrived in the
city yesterday. lie came to Portland TO meet
his brother, expected home from Europe In a
few days.
1t Munger OF tho Woodbury. has been de-
taehed and ordered to command the revenue
steamer Tenche Coke AT Philadelphia. First
Lieut.. John bennett relieves Lieut. Munger as
executive Of the Woodbury..
Mr. 9. II. Osgood, tho we'll known oonduc-
tor on the Portland and Ogdensburg, Is to run
tho Ocean House. Cape Elizabeth, again tho
coming season.
Tho Machias Union says; Captain Hall Is a
deeervedly popular master. The travelling pub
lie appreciate his careful management and
property owners who patronize tho Machias
line have wordsof kindness and appreciation
for Captain Hall. Tho Captain don't seem a
bit proud over his position, but scores Of his old
friends do not mind to say that they feel proud
OF him.
Hon. I. Il. Simonton OF the Camden Herald
10 OF the Preble House on HIS way home from
Boston.
General Joshua L. Chamberlain Thursday
successfully passed through a very delicate sur
gical operation in Boston, which was result
OF a wound received in the war OF the Rebel
lion. The operation was performed by DIR.
Joseph II. Warren, M. D., assisted by two
eminent physicians of Boston anmsthotics were
administered. AT 8 o'clock that evening Gen.
Chamberlain had rallied from the effect OF the
operation and the ether, and DIR. Warren re-
ports that all indications point to tho Generals
speedy recovery.
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!. w. Harris Free.

j. W. Harris who was sentenced by Judge
Webb to three months imprisonment and a
fine Of 81 900 for allegal use Of the mails was
released Wednesday. His counsel, Mr.. Geo.
II. Townshend, by his indefatigable exertlons
was enabled to satisfy CommissionerlRan that
Mr.. Harris did not possess equities in certain
properties Mr.. Harris was permitted to take
the poor convicts oath, having served the term
Of Imprisonment. District Attorney Lunt ap-
peared for the government
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The Panthers of Turner's Island played a
game Of base ball Fast Day with the Reds o I
Cssh's Corner, the score standing 81 TO 26 In
favor Of the Painters.
A picked nine from Portland played the
Dsering Reds In the afternoon. The horse car
grounds could not be had, so the game was
played on the Westbrook Seminary grounds,
which were kindly loaned for the occasion.
Five innings only were played and the score
stood II to 6 in favor Of the Portland nine.
On the old arsenal grounds there was an in
teresting game between the Fat Men and the
&c C's" (Gorham Corners). Captain Far
rington led his nine to victory, the score re
sultiDg ~ to In favor of the Fat Men.
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aorhar1.

Union services were held at the Congrega-
tional church Fast Day, by Rev II. S. Hunt
ington, assisted by Rev Perry Chandler. Of
the Methodist church. The sermon by the
latter was from EcclssIastes vii.l0-"say not
thou, what is the cause that former da5 5
were better than these2 For thou dost not
enquire wisely concerning this" The spea ker
made an exception OF the modern politician
ana ono or two other evils, from his
eloquent portraiture OF the essential progress
OF our age. The music by the new choir nm
der the direction OF Mr.. W. H. Desper, was
excellent and appropriate 20 the services. The
opening anthem, 20 praise God IN His Holt
ness" and the sentence, Cast thy Burdens on
the Lord" were especially well rendered,
showing a combination Of excellent voices and
the effect Of careful rehearsal.
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cane Ellzabeth.

Mr., Clement Il. Staples Is not one Of Collee-
tor Jordan's bondsmen as reported.
Mr.. Amos l.. Millett Of Portland has boen
enlarging his summer residence on the Pond
Cove road, and has added piazza
Mr.. VIM. II. Martiu cotton broker OF Port
land, has moved into bis recently purchased
property. the Walden house, and has connect
Cd y with the outside world by telephone.
Mr. Nathaniel Morse, OF the firm OF Morse 20
bunce, has contracted with Mr.. Greentreet for
inc erection OF a summer residence at Deep
brook. Work will BIO commenced at once.
III accordance with orders OF the lighthouse
board formulated some time since, work has
commenced 10 reducing the height Of Portlassd
Head light tower twenty feet. The light will
DO reduced from second 10 fourth order and
lighted the first OF June.
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There is prospect that new telephone COM
pany will besestablshed here.IA new transmits
ter has been invented by an attache Of the U.
s. Signal Service, which is said to be much
better than either the Blake or the Edison
transmitter, and this new transmitter is to be
used by the new company, which ia to stretch
its wires from Name to Chicago. An agent of
the prospective company is now in the State
looking over the ground.
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Vauehan stroot Parlah.

Tho Willing Helpers Of this parish at their
sale at Mrs. q. A. s. Hollands, Wednesday
afternoon and evening, netted sS8 II. This
does not include the $3.50 collected by Mrs.H
Coster for an album quilt, which she pre-
sented to Mrs. LeLacheur as token OF regard
on the part of her friends. The Willing Help
ers during the past ten months have made and
sold $4l3.88 worth Of fancy and useful articles
for the benefit Of the parish.
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The shootina Tournament

The Riverside Club, Of Topsham, visited
Portland Thursday by invitation Of the VIII
lard Shooting Club. They were met at the
station and taken to the club grounds in Fall
mouth. Here the day was spent in good
square shoot, the appended score showing what
a close contest it was. An excellent dinner
was served at noon, and at .. m. the River
side Club took the train for home, evidently
much pleased with their visit:
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Reform Clubs.

The members Of the Reform Club with their
wives children and friends, held very pleas
ant sociabe at their hall Thursday evening.
After readings, music and singing, a splendid
oyster sapper was served by the members, al
ter which the time was pleasantly passed till
II o'clock.
The Topsham Reform Club celebrated their
fifth anniversary Thursday, and large num-
her we're present.
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analysed by Professor johnson OF Yal0 Col
iege; Dr. Genth of the University OF fennsyl-
VIM. M. Habirshaw, II. O. s.. Analyst for the
Chemical Trade of New York, and other emf
nent chemists, all of whom pronounce 1t abso-
lutely pure and healthful-HdH's Journal Of
Health
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RIVERSIDE CLUB.
Double
Pfoenn
Real Estate Transfera.

The following transfers Of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
North Yarmouth-Rosa p. Hamilton to Ed
win 7. Haskell, land
Gorham--Otis Purinton to William G Pu-
rinton, land.
Harrison--James G. Fogg to Joh1 +. With
am, land.
Windham--Isaiah II. Baker to Sarah J..
Merrill, land.
PortlaDd-Jeremiah Dow II Henry 4. Nc
Allister, land and buildings.
Naples-Jerenish e. Martin to Hiram b.
Mlilken, land and buildings.
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a NG6U5U OduIIOus
There will be inferior limitations of success.
full articles, and that most remarkable of sill
floor coverings, "LrNoLEuM" is no exception.
Beyond all controversy, the superiority of the
American make of these goods is proven. The
best English goods never reach this market for
the high quality Of the American goods COM
pletely supersedes them. Only inferior grades
are imported, and in use will look dirty and
unsatisfac tory. The Walton Trade Mark with
the word "LNeLEUsI' is on the back of every
square yard of American goods and all carpet
dealers keep it.
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The members OF Richmond Lodge, No. 50,
1. o. o. r., havo been incorporated under the
title of "0dd Fellows Building Association, !"
the object Of which Is to erect building to
contain, besides stores and more commodi Gus
Odd Fellows Hall, public hall OF good seat
been felt. pKN.
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Diamond island Associatlop.

'17170DH4NH NDKUE4NN HRE170~1177
AT regular meeting Of the Diamond Island
Association at the room of the Common Coun-
Gil last evening, the bidding for the choice oil
lots was very brisk, and 1853 out Of 215 In all
were disposed of. The premiums paid ranged
from So to 800. The next meeting will be
held May 8th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-04-21

ADVICE TO MOTHERS .-MRs. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the lit
tie sufferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the
little cherub awakes as "bright as button"
1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves
wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from teething or other causes. Twenty-Five
cents o bottle.
dard wcRFRr.r1v
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Municipal Court.

FRIDAY.-Frank McGrow. Disturbance. Fined
So and costs.
John w. Little. Larceny. Fined So and costs.
Charles Howard. Intoxication-2d offence. Sixty
days in theeounty Jail.
John Murray, Charles Hall. Thomas Murphy,
Bridget Hagerdon. fntoxieation. Fined So and
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KEARNEY says the Chinese must go; but,
before they 60, we wish to inform them and
everybody else that Adamson's Botanic Bal
sam continues to win the day in curing coughs.
colds, and all difficult breathing Price 80 and
70 cents. Trial bottles 10 cents
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colby unlverslty.

The prizes at the recent Sophomore exhibit
ton were awarded-First to IT. E. Barton;
second TO +. II. Edmunds The Hamin prizes
for reading were given, first TO Miss Gertrude
d. Morse; second TO Miss Bertha l.. Soule.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-04-21

The Government Chemist Analyses two
OF the Leading Baking Powders and
what he finds them made OF

have examined samples OF "CleveIand's
Superior Baking Powder" and "Royal
Baking Powder" purchased by myself In Iths
city, and find they contain;
"Cicvcinnd's. Superior. ssahiag Pewder.s
Cream OF Tartar
Bicarbonate OF Soda
Flour
Available oaEbonic acid gas 1851 per cents
equivalent to 1882 cubic inches of gas .per OF.
Of Powder.
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Mr. Davis, who takes care Of Mr.. Clark H
Bakers horses, had a narrow escape fIom death
Yesterday. In some way no forced his hand
through large pane of glass in the stable,
seyering an artery. II DIR. Pendleton had not
been promptly ON hand Mr. DAVIS would have
blad TO death. He is now doing well.
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A surprlsinq Faot.

The Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
have paid out Iabout five thousand dollars a
day to policy holders during the past six years.
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WSNT&v1y

One of the Greatest Luxuries.
Is pure and fragrant Toilet Powder. To our
lady readers we recommend J.. & Z. ATKIN-
SONS Rose, White Rose and Violet Powder.
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Administrator Sale Real Estate in Deer
ing by Auction.

4 shall sell ON TUESDAY, April "a 1888, at 10
4 O'Clock n. M, the property known MS the derry
Fulsom place, situated ON Saco road, near Stroud
water, Deoring. Property consists of about 10
acres of land with two barns and slaughter house
Also at same time Ave tons of hay.
ANDREW l.. FOLSOM, Admir-
q. q. BAILEY ~ co., Amciioncera
ap2ldtd
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AT II m. today, #. o. Bailey & Co. will sell
at G. 7. Railroad shed No. lot of hay and
feed from S. S. Brooklyn. See auction col
umn
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Brief lettings.

State Street congregational Church.
Rev. F. t. Bayley, pastor. Preaching services at
loi4 a. m. and zap. m. Sunday school at 3p. m.
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A Needed Caution.

Try tit never fails-Adamson's Botanic
Cough Bslsam-cures cough every time.
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AUCTION SALES.
Damaged Hay n Feed from :. s. Brook
lYn. For Mhnm IL MAY Cnncern.

FGtllE following merchandise landed in damaged
n state from Steamship Brooklyn will be sold by
auction this day, April 2ist at IL M, at
Grand Trunk Railway Warehouse No. 2.
30 tons OF Hay.
20 tons Feed Cracked Corn and OATS
20. BAILEY ~ CO., Auctieneers
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