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The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
AMERo's CASE.
Grounds Upon Which Counsel VIII Ap
ply for a Habeas Corpus.

Grounds Upon Which Counsel VIII Ap
ply for Habeas Corpus.
DIGBY, N. s., June "A dispatch from
Charles Sidney Harrington, Queens counsel
OF Halifax, senior counsel for Roger Amero, in
forms correspondent that the grounds on
which he shall claim the discharge Of the pfi-
soner on a writ Of habeas corpus are, in part,
insuiiiciency Of evidence against him, and Its
contradictory character. 1t is further claimed
that the evidence was yitiated by the fact that
the oath was administrated TO the witnesses by
the clerk, and not by the Judge. Also that
there was at the examination no proof Of the
suspension OF the imperial extraditien act, and
that, consequently, the local Canadian act Is
inapplicable, and that the judge was functas
otiicio before signing the commitment-in
other words that, the commitment, not having
been signed By the judge till some days after
the Judgment for extradition was rendered,
the commitment was void. Mr. Harrington
adds that there are several other technical
grounds Of objection impossible to explain to
laymen.
The objections here stated are identical with
those raised BY Judge Savary shortly after the
close OF the examination, and which were pub
lished several days ago.
jacob Nj. Owen Of Annapolis, junif coun-
Sci for Amero, sta that the objection to the
clerk administering the oaths to witnesses lies
IN part In The fact that the judge should have
administered them himself in a criminal case
and In part Ia the claim that the clerk had not
himself been sworn, inasmuch as be was act
ing as clerk for Jodge Savary sitting as a
magistrate, and not clerk Of the county court.
Mr.. Owen added that the iadge could not
take Judicial notice of the Canadian extradi-
ton act OF 1877, the act being an order in coun-
sci and not STATUTE, and, therefore, the act
should have been proved bsfoTe the prisoner
was kept for extradition. The delay in the
hearing on habeas corpus, be states, is owing
TO the fact that Judge Rigby preferred that the
matter be refereed = the full bench Of judges,
which meets on the second Tuesday Of July.
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cd no fresh instructions since the recent at.
tack by the French on Madagascar territory.
They expressed the belief that property be-
longing to Americans must have suffered dur
ing the bombardment Of Maiunga, as there are
two large American houses in the town.
Alfred Weigel, London merchant has fail
cd, with liabilities Of el00,000.
Vienna correspondent reports that Turkey
is seeking coalition with Russia against Brit
ish influence in Egypt.
The committee on the Swiss federal rifle
match invite Englishmen and Americans to
attend the meeting at Lugano, which is to last
from July to July 10.
Race for grand prix de Paris, 100000 francs,
was run yesterday and won by Due de Castries'
chestnut colt Froutin.
Mr.. McCoan has Withdrawn from the Par
nellite party, owing to Parnell's action in the
recent McCoan-O Kelly affair.
George Cassagnac, an old sergeant major,
fought duel with swords on the Swiss from
tier yesterday. Cassagnao's throat was pierre
cd and II Is feared his wound will prove fatal.
In an election In Rome yesterday for mem
mer OF the Chamber of Deputies, Signor Co.
lonna received 1923 votes and Ricciatti Carl
baldi 1896.
There will be no fetes at st. Petersburg for
the present. The Car will not mako state
onsry into that city.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
A pam sives wav a. Nashua

Oam Gives way at Nashua.
NASHUA, June 3.-The wooden dam at Vale
Company IS spinning mill gave way this fore
noon. The dam was across Salmon brook
forming harbor pond, which covered an area
of five acres with depth of from six TO twelve
feet, while at the dam the depth was nearly
twenty feet. AS SOON as ii broke through the
embankment ON the west side the immense
pressure of water swept over the wooden struc-
ture removing every obstruction, 1t went with
rear into the marrow valley below, twisting
and breaking trees in its course, piling plank
ruins high on the banks. 1t struck stone
bridge an eighth of a mile below the mill tear
ing out the embankment and rushed along to-
ward the dams and pond OF the Underhill Edge
Tool Co., three-quarteEs OF mile below,
which it was thought it would certainly de-
stroy. Superintendent Haines of this company
was informed of the situation in tins and
ordered his gates and sluieeways opened aud
hash-boards removed When the torrent
reached this point it had somewhat lost its
force by spreading out on the low lands, and
passed over the dam with q loud noise into the
Merrimack river, but without doing further
injury. The course Of the rush OF water is dis
tinctly marked with debris. Damage to the
company $780, The water also caused con-
siderable damage to the city and to gardens
and lowlands. The latter are covered with
sand.
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Havana Market.
(By Telegraph.l

HAVANA. June 2.-Sugai--The market continued
quiet bu firm dealers awaiting the effect ON United
States markets of lower duties; Molasses sugar So
to 90 degrees polarization at 71sG71a reals gold
per arrobe; Aiuscovado commo to fair at ia 46,7M
reals Centrifugal sugar 92 TO 96 degrees polariza
alton in hhds, bags and boxes S9sG91S reals.
Stocks in warehouses at Havana and Matanzas
oSSoV ooNss, aaS,o0 ,a oags ana 1v2,VOO hhds; re-
100 hhds. all bags and hhds to the United States
Molasses quiet; 90 degrees polarization at 51s0e
Ola reals gold y Keg.
Freights firm vessels in demand for United Satess
loading at Havana for the United States y hid OF
Sugar at 6oG3 75 currency: u hid Molasses
sde) for the United States ID HID sugar 0Q614 25s
" hid molasses 2 7bd3 90.
Spanish gold 2.O5IS.
xchange steady; ON the Uuited States 90 days
gold 797 N prem; do short sight s1sgS prem.
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Rifle Practice.
Col. Harrington has issued the following cir
cular 70 militia companies:

Col Harrington has issued the following cir
cular to militia companies:
In order TO reorganize the state rifle team
you will select from the marksmen of your
company not more than six men who will
practice as follows:
First, you will IS soon as the selection is
made, appoint, two days prior to the 10Th day
of June, at which time (nnless too rainy fol-
practice you will have each man fire, accord
ing TO the rules of rifle practice, ten rounds
each day at both 200 and 500 yards. Returns
of the practice 10 be made at once, giving the
result of each shot made, the condition of
the weather, direction-right or left-and
force OF the wind as allowed by points on the
wind gauge, and such other explanations as
you deem proper. Two sighting shots only
will be allowed each man al each distance, In
the selection OF men You will have regard 80
previous record. Do not select anyone who
would not desire to go to Creedmoor, If select
ed.
From the list returned by the various COM
mands, 20 men will be selected who will be
brought together at some future date for final
competition, at 200, 800 and 600 yards, the re-
suit OF which will determine who are TO COM
pose the state team.
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SPORTING
Tne oourae a. Polnt OF Plnea short.

The Course at Point or Pines Short.
BOSTON, June 2.-Neither Hanlsn nor Ken
nedy think the course rowed over at Point OF
Pines was three miles. Kennedy says it was
q minute short. and Hanlan says he win bet
So, ,0C0 or $4,000 that he can row that course
in Is minutes or better. The manager OF the
Point of Pines is confident of the accuracy Of
the course. Nov the boats and stakes are
gone, it is impossible to get a new survey.
A Connical Contest.
Duncan G. Ross has accepted the challenge
issued by John Z. Sullivan, the champion
pugilist, for 1C0 or 1J0 yards running race, the
contestants to carry a man weighing $50 pounds
on their shoulders
The Baltimore Walking Match
BALTIMORE. Md, June Alt the close Of
the six days walking match tonight the record
stood: Hughes 555 miles, Noremac SIG mileF,
1 lap; Panchot 450 miles, Z laps; Hart 400 miless
Manlan in Toronto.
TORONTO, June 2.--Haulan arrived here
this afternoon accompanied by G.. w. Lee
They viii leave in two weeks to attend the
Pullman, ILL.,, regatta. Hanlau spoke in the
highest terms of his treatment in the United
States, and did not by any means make light
OF Kennedy as a opponent,
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Foreign Notes.

1t Is reported that the men-of-war Shannon
and Rupert will proceed to China to reinforce
the British squadron there
The Malagassy Envoys, in an interview in
London Saturday stated that the have receiv-
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THE BRIDGE DISASTER.
Begioning of the Inquest BY a Coroner'a
Jury.

Begioning Of the Inquest BY a Coroner's
Jury.
NEW YORK, June 2.-The jury impanelled
to hold the inquest in the cases of the twelve
people who lost their lives in the panic on the
East River on Decoration Day, today viewed
the scene Of the eecurrenee. The irquest was
then adjourned until Monday. The bridge
trustees did not put ia an appearance, and
Coroner Martin expressed considerable indig-
nation thereat.
The mayor, comptroller and auditor of
Brooklyn today appointed the following as
trustees of the Bre Jklgn bridge for the ensuing
year: VIM. q. Kingsley, VIM. Marshall, Hem
ry W. Slocum, Alfred c. Barnes, Alden s.
Swan, Otto Witte, James Howell and j. S.
T. StraDahan. The opinion was expressed
that the bridge should be tnrned over to the
officials of the city government. The Brook
lyn police superintendent has detailed force
of eight police officers for duty on the Brook
lyn side of the bridge.
The funeral Of Maggie Sullivan, another
victim of the bridge disaster, this afternoon,
was largely attended.
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The Flremen's Uniforms.

The new uniform for those members Of the
fire department who are always on duty, will
be made this week. They will be of heavy
blue cloth. plain pantaloons, high cut vest
with nickel battons sack or blouse coat single
breasted, with nickel buttons The hat is Of
the same pattern as the New York fremen's
hat. 1t is rather heavy affair. The Chief
Engineers uniform is the same as the others
Only that the coat will be double breasted and
will have shoulder straps.
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RELIGIOUS.
rne new CHURCH conventlon.

Boston, June AT the second days ses.
sion of the general convention of Swedenbor-
gians today, business meeting occu-
pied the first hour. The treasurers report
showed an amount now on hand of 81 ,1c4.53.
The trustees of the L3wis g. Innergish fund
reported that the fund BOW aggregated S32,-
32231. During the past year 1863 volumes Of
Swedenbors's writings have been distributed,
making total of 81 roo volumes Reports OF
work being done both On this and on other
continents we're read The committee recon-
mended that $3.50 be appropriated for the sup
port of the church in Italy, S150for the church
at Copenhagen, and S1C0 for the minister at
the latter place. The permanent fund now
aggregates S21, ,7Z0.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

Reston Produce Marker.

BOSTON, June 2.-The following were to-day's
quotations of Butter, Cheese, Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter We quote Western creameries at 21a
2Sc for choice, 19G20c tor fair and good: Nortkan
creameres at 2l a23c for choice, s19d2Oc for sfair
and good; New York aud Vermont diaries 19G22c
D ID for choice, 16lSc for fair and good; Western
ladle packed l40I5; market duh.
Cheese is dun, 12Gl21sc .for choice and log
Eggs selling at i9dl91Sc for Eastern, 1S1sfa1 Q
for New York, Vermont and Northern, and 1S7
19c y doz for Western and p Z Island.
Potatoes-market quiet; sales have been small:
Aroostook Rose soc; Maine Central and Northern
Rose at 1907 sc; Prolifes and Peerless at 65@7Oc;
other kinds 55a65c-
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Taxea Againgt Rxpresg companies
The Governor and Council have assessed the
following taxes against the express companies


A letter has been received in Brunswick
from President Chamberlain within few
days, in which be says he could be removed
- Brunswick in about week, if he could have
an easy conveyance. 1t is probable that a
Pullman car will be fitted up for his conven-
ience and the sick President removed to the
scenes he loves SO well. There is great deal
OF interest in his condition manifested among
the people OF Brunswick, and any favorable
news is at once hailed with pleasure.
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Ploitics ia OHIO.

MANSFIELD, o., June 2.-The Richland
county Republican convention, which met here
today, was one OF the largest aud most spirited
ever held in the county. Senator Sherman
was made permanent president. On taking
the chair he made speech discussing briefly
national and state questions that are 20 form
the political issues of tho immediate future.
His declaration that the Republican position
well as revenue, and that the party planted it,
self on the principle OF the Scott law as right
and polite, IN that 1t required the liquor traffic
TO pay Its just proportion of the taxes, was
heartily applauded. A full list of delegates,
vention, headed by Senator Sherman, and a
resolution wasspassed insfavor of protective
tariff and state taxation of tho liquor traffic.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
MARINE NEW S.

Schooner saved by the Woodnury.
EAsTPoRT, June S,--The revenue steamer
Woodbury. reports June lst found schooner
Ariadne Of Ellsworth. badly on shore at Black
Island took her off and towed her to Bass Har-
Dor, Mount Desert.
A Naval Vessel ordered to Madagascar.
WASHINGTON, June SIT is stated at the
Navy Department that the destination OF the
U. s. s. Nipsie, now taking in powder at Ellis
Island, IS Madagascar, whittier she is sent to
protect American citizens
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nr, Gee.l. 1vhelennls ,rnrl.s,,

Ihe following quotations are wholesale prices and
corrected daily by Storer Bros. q Co.. Dry Goods,
Wooiens and Fancy Goods. 144 to 1852 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
Pail. .'."..12A@1sA

Muscatel. . ....2 00G2
London Lay'r. % 6oeg2
)ndura Val. .10M @l1A
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GOLD AND SILVER.


~ q 0A1N = A1NS q AON-1'
WASHINGTON, June 3.-The report of the
Director of the Mint shows the yield Of the
mines of the United States for 1882 was S32,-
S00,C10 gold, and SAG. SOC, 900 silver, a decline
of S2,2C ., 900 gold, and an increase of S3,SC1-
900 silver compared with 1881. California still
leads In the production of gold With Sl6,SC1,-
COO and Colorado in the production of silver
100000 gold, aud stands at the head OF States
in the aggregate production OF both metals
showing total Of Sl9,S60,oo0 against S17,-
cl5,000 for California, which stands second.
In 1882 50 9599T5 were paid in sdividends by
incorpotated companies, slight falling of
from the preceding year, and l75 companies
made assessments amounting to about S9,C30,-
0Dn
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A DoLEFUL VIEW.

Mexican Criticism OF Public Affairs in
that Country.
PANAMA. May 24.-Mexican papers printed
on the Pacific coast are commencing to abuse
Gen. Diaz for his friendship with Gen Grant,
and to declare that the autonomy OF the re-
public will be threatened should Diaz become
President. The poverty-strieken condition OF
the treasury, the fear that paper carreney
will take the place Of coin, and the possible
collapse of many railroad schemes, ara subjects
of debate, as are also the "grants Of $150eJ0,-
0G0 in aid Of railroads while public instruction
is almost forgotten" Sinola papers IN particu
lar write strongly on these points.
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poisonous l,emon pie.

CHICAGO, June 3.--Three families number
ing II persons, partook OF lemon cream pie
purchased today at bakery and restaurant on
Milwaukee avenue, and ali of them are now
very sick with symptoms of poisoning. 1t is
stated that SO other persons ate of the same
pie at the restaurant during tho day but as
all were transient customers it is not known
whether or not they were affected in the same
wnV
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PARIS, June 3.--The Votaire says:-The
French commander in Madagascar has been
instructed 10 withdraw his forces from that
country only after Queen Ranavalo has recog-
nized the French protection specified by tho
treaties of 1910 and 1Sll. The Admiral will
insist on the right of Frenohmen to own
land in Madagascar, and will claim an indem-
nifty of 100000 francs for cost OF expedition.
1t is stated that the Hovas have made overtures
with view to coming to an understanding
with France
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENrY-FoUB
HOIJRg
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

Sunday Trains Stopped by the Massa-
chusetts Authorities.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, June STRAINS on
the Housatonic railroad were stopped today by
Masgaebusetts authorities. The clergymen
in Berkshire county, Mass, presented petit
tions against running trains on Sunday but
the railroad disregarded them ana trains
were stopped. For the present Sunday pas
senger trains will not be run further than
North Canaan, near the Massachusetts, line.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

Saturday the employees of Messrs. @. W. Bel
knap & Co. presented Mr.. Chss. W. Belknap,
the senior member of the firm. with an elegant
gold headed cane, appropriately inscribed, as a
testimonial of their regard The cane was fur
nished by George A. Harmon. the well known
iaweler.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
BY TELEGRAPH.
METEOROLOGICAL.


INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICER CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. G.
June 4, / A. NJ.
For New England,
Local rains followed by fair weather Slight
ly warmer south to west Winds lower barome-
ter.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is lowest near Lake Huron,
and khighest east of New England Local
rains are reported from the Lake region and
thence southwark over the Middle and South
ern States, and fair weather continues In New
England and west of the Mississippi river.
Warmer sonlherly winds prevail ON the Attain
tic coast and slightly cooler north to west
winds are reported from the upper lake region
and northwest. The temperature has remain
ed about stationary In the Ohio valley and
lower lake region with sontherly winds.
Slightly warmer generally fair weather Is in-
dicated for districts oa the Atlantic coast on
Tuesday. Local rains are indicated for the
Lake region and Northwestern Tuesday with
rising temperature.
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(By Telegraph)
CHICAGO. June 2.-Hogs-Receipts 7,Or0 head;
shipments 290O head; steady: mixed at seas IS:
8 20.
Csttle-Receipts LOO head; shipments 4,7OO;
strong: exports at o096 80.
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TIE INDIANS.
nacape Of Apaehes from Gen. orook

Escape of Apaches from Gen. Crook.
Tucson, A. T.. June "A report reached
here yesterday that Indians were seen near
Narcori, a email settlement in Mexico, and
that they were on a raid for cattle. 1t appears
that these Apacbes have escaped from the
Sierra Madres, owing to the failure on the part
ofithe Mexican forces to cooperate with Crook.
No engagement had taken place up to Monday
last.
Good Reason for Getting Excited.
MUsKoGEE, Indian Territory, June 3. The
Chickasaws are greatly excited over the discov-
cry that the Deputy United States Marshal
Mershon with posse on the track Of two In
dian murderers recently shot and killed three
school boys whom they found asleep near their
house and mistook for desperadoes. They also
shot their mother before discovering the mis-
take.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


PORTLAND, June 2
The demand for Flour is only moderate. but prices
are strong and millers are bearish concerning the
prospects of the Wheat crop and firm holders CT
Flour. Pork and Lard are generally quiet but
steady Butter is weak and declining. Beans are
strong Potatoes slow here and without quotable
change; at Boston potatoes have been selling at 40
aSoc for Eastern Rose, 7s9Soc for Prolific, 7sc
for Burbanks and 55G6oc for Chenangoes. Spring
Lambs at Boston bring 15@25c y ID. Sugars are
steady.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
IyANHoE ENTERTAINMENT.

The entertainment to be given Wednesday
evening next in Pythiap Hall, Klmball block,
by the Ivanhoe Lodge, promises to be Of a very
high character judging by the talent secured.
The following programme will be presented:
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FOREIGN.
Another Phoenix Park Murderer
Hanged.
An Immense Fete AZ Moscow Saturday.
The Pope Threatens Disobedient
Ecclesiastics in Ireland.

ST. PETERsnURG, June 2.-The Emperor
has granted the Raskolnk sects (dssenters
from the Grcsk Church, liberty to change
their domicileH TO engage la trade, TO hold
office and to perform their religious rites; but
they are prohibited from having public pro-
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SOUTH AMERICA.

Peru ana Chill Still Discussing the Terms
OF Peace.
PANAMA, May M.-The terms OF peace are
still under discussion In Peru and Chilli
There Is little doubt that Layalle, representing
Iglesias, has come to an agreement with
Nouya, that the Chilian government has ap-
proved those terms, and that their acceptance
by Igiesias Is all that IL needed to ensure their
realization. A "peace club" numbering
many thousand members, has been formed IN
Lima, and Is busy organizing provincial
branches. The new members have to declare
that they will do their utmost III favor Of
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

Destructive Forest Fires in Michigan.
DETROIT, June 3.-An extensive fire is rag
ing III the pineIies Of northwest Towas. feafs
are expressed that heavy damage will done,
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
Europenn Markets.
By Telegraph

(I5y ItItgIapn.l
Ivrpppoo1.. June z-12. 80 P. M.-Cotton market
eull and unchanged; uplands 5s4 d; Orleans 65sd,
sales 5000 bales speculation and export 500 bales.
LONDON. June -Consols 100 1915.
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MAINE.


NOI NulItys
ALFRED, June 2. BENZ. A. Parker who has
been on trial for arson was acquitted this after
noon. The jury was cut two hours.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
GEN. Grant on the Next Presidency

LOUISVILLE, Ky, june 3.-Gen. Grant ar.
rived in this city last night and this afternoon
left for Lexington. A Courier-Journ repor.
ter interviewed Gen. Grant who expressed the
opinion that Blaine and Logan were both very
strong men for the Republican nomination Of
1884.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

New Ysrk stock and sroney uarke,

(By Telegraph.)
NEW YORK, June 2.-Money on call loaned very
easy between 21z@3; closed 2a21z; prime mercan-
tile paper at 59612. Exchange steady at 4.8511
for long and 4.S9 for short.
Inc following are today's closing quotations Of
Government Securities:
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Bishop Healy administered the right of con-
hrmation to 200 children at Nashua, yester-
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

Mrs. Joseph Pickering of Portsmouth. N H.,
cut her throat at Amherst, Mass, yesterday,
and ia dead. She was Ia poor health.
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The PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
Published every day 6sundays exeeptesD by tile
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co,
AT n7 Excu ,,z.,x- O.. r,,,,.v -. W.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

is published every TnURsDAx MoaNINs 10 $3.50 a
year, II paid in advance at $500 year.
ts&rEs OF ADVERTISING: One inch OK Sa@ee, the
length Of column, constitutes q square"
&1.60 per square, daily frat week; rs cents pox
Esek after; three insertions less co. 0ontinu-
ing every other day after first week, 80 csEEe.
half square, three insertions or less, IS centsi
mo week, $780, 80 cents per weoA aft0x.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUcTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week sAres inser-
tons or less, 91.60.
Advertisements inserted in the "MArEE STATE
PRESS (Which has large circulation In every part
Of the Statel for LOO per square for first inser-
ton, and so cents per square for each ehaequent
insertion.
Address sll communications So
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