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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-01

NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Convention of .thei Prohibition Party.
CONCORD, May 31.-The State Constitution
al Prohibition convention met this morning
with fair attendance, and elected the follow
ing officers:
President-Larkin d. Mason, South Tam
worth.
Corresponding secretafy-C. P. Geroult,
Concord.
Recording secretary-C Fl. Adams, Clare
mont.
Treasurer-Rev. Mr.. Wilson, Rochester
After election of officers a recess was taken
for dinner.
The committee reported preamble and
resolutions asking the next legislature to take
such action as will have submitted to the peo-
pie a prohioitory constitutional amendment;
pledging the support of the delegates to- the
movement; asking churches and temperance
organizations to circulate the petition to the
legislature TO call convention; and deprecat-
ing the weakening in any manner of the pres
ent prohibitory law.
A committee of Is was appointed to present
the subject to the next legislature.
Remarks were made by several prominent
persons present, after which the convention
adjourned.
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THE WATERFOWL MURDER.
Poor Prospect of Amero's E1sradition,

Poor Prospect OF Amero's Extradition.
BosToN, May 31.-A special from Digby,
Nova Scotia, says there Is prospect of con-
test over the extradition of Roger Amero, the
alleged murderer Of Mrs. Carlton OF Water
town, Mass. The term of Is days expires to-
day but it is unlikely that the prisoner will be
turned over on account of a habeas corpus
which Amero is entitled TO ask. Judge Savsry
Is charged with making strong efforts for the
prisoners release and with expressing the opin-
ion that Amero would be discharged on the
ground of illegality Of commitment. and other
law points. A habeas corpus has been ap-
piled for but the hearing will probably not oc-
cur for four weeks, when the Supreme Court
will meet at Halifax.
HALIFAX, N. s., May 31-Application has
been made TO Judge Rigby for . writ of hsbeas
corpus TO bring up and discharge Roger Amero
now lying in Jail at Digby awaiting extradition
to the United States for the murder Of Mrs.
Carlton at Watertown, Msss. The act pro-
vides that before fugitive be removed be
shall be retained in British territory for 10
days 50 as 20 enable HIM TO make application
under the habeas corpus act. Yesterday was
the 18th day from Amero's commitment Num-
erous technical grounds are taken against the
regularity Of proceedings, but the chief ground
for his discharge seems TO be insufficiency OF
evidence to justify the charge togetl er with
the suspicious character OF much OF the evil
denoe. The judge granted an order nisi which
will be argued before the full bench in July.
Meanwhile extradition is stayed.
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THE HILL INVESTIGATION.
Mr.. Murch Finally Puts in Some
Evidence
The Contract with the Dix Isiacd
Granite Company.

WASHINGTON, May 3l.-The investigation
into the affairs OF the supervising architects
Office commenced at the Treasury Department
this morning. James Coleman appeared as
counsel for Mr.. Mnrch, and John l.. Thomas
represented Architect Hill. Messrs. Murch
and Hill were both present. Mr.. Coleman de-
sires to put In evidence all papers bearing upon
what are known as the fifteen per cent. con-
tracts. Mr.. Bliss. OF the Department OF JUS
tioe, objected to the introduction of this evil
dence. Chairman New said that in order TO
proceed to business the committee would let
the objection 60 over for the present. This
was satisfactory to all concerned, and Mr.. Cole
man then offered in evidence a contract made
In 1878 between ex-Supervising Architect Null
lett and the Dix Island Granite Company for
furnishing stone for the New York post office,
to show that this contract entitled the contract
or TO sixteen per cent. profit, but that the lat
ter, with the knowledge OF Hill, then Assistant
Supervising Architect, increased the figures
and new contracts were made without adver-
iising for proposals. Other contracts with the
same company for work on the ST. Louis, Bos-
ton and other public buildings were offered In
evidence.
The committee adjourned till Monday.
A. q. Thompson, cLief computor Of the ar
chitects office, has been detailed to represent
Supervising Architect Hill as one of the ex-
perts to examine papers relating to contracts
with the Dix Island Granite Company.
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TEWKsBURY ALMSHoUSE.
The Investigation Sill Dragging its Slow
Length Along.

The Investigation siill Dragging its Slow
Length Along.
Boston, May 31-At the Tewksbury hear
ing to-day Henry III. Smith, formerly OF Tewks-
bury, was recalled. He remembered the body
of colored man which was eaten by rats.
Some violence had been used to urge along an
insane inmate named Ally. de again denied
the bathing abuses, and said that number of
patients made complaints with no foundation.
Daniel N. Burrett, baker at tho almshouse
for seven years, testified that the quality and
quantity OF the bread was excellent and ample.
He had heard OF dead bodies being sold but he
knew nothing OF the facts nor OF any othe
allegedsabuses.
Rev. Isaac n. Coe, who was assistant with
the overseers of tine poor of New Bedford had
visited Tewksbury many times in 1878-79 and
1881. Had never seen nor heard anything OBJ
lectionable concerning the almshouse except
from Joseph Beebee, who, on returning from
1t, said it was q slaughter house though the lat
ter witness found the food good and bedding
clean.
DR.. o. F. Rogers had treated women who
came from Tewksbury who had informed him
that they hadsbeen well fed and clothed at
Tewksbnry.
Joel l.. Bacon, of the Austin poor farm, had
in 1881 received seven women from Tewksbury
who were neat and clean and did not complain
of treatment, bnt regretted leaving there as
they had been so well treated. Adjourned.
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WASHINGTON.
The Internal Revenue Commissioner.

The Internal Revenue Commissioner.
WASHINGTON, May 3.-Walter Evans, the
new Commissioner of Internal Revenue was
installed III Office this morning. Gen. Raum,
the retiring commissioner, was present and in
troduced the chiefs Of divisions and heads Of
bureau to their new chief.
Alabama Claims Court.
In the Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Claims number of cases were submitted. The
court adjourned till Monday next
Miscellaneous.
The Acting Secretary Of the Treasury has
has issued circular to collectors of customs
and others, giving notice that on and after
July 1st next monthly statements OF indirect
trade will be discontinued.
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The Dealers Procession.

The committee having in charge the trades
feature of the Fourth Of July procession, beld
a meeting last evening at the store Of Owen,
Moore s Co. Very gratifying progress
was reported. Between seventy-fve and one
hundred firms have responded, and will be
represented by nearly two hundred teams
Commercial street was divided into sections
and within three or four days viii be visited by
the committee. 1t is to be hoped the mer
chants there will consider the matter favorably
and be ready to give an affirmative answer to
the committee. This promises to be an impor-
tant feature OF the day, and those who do not
join 1t will afterwards regret it.
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Obituary.

Capt, Warren r. Houdlette, Of Maiden, swho
died suddenly at midnight, on Wednesday was
born in Dresden, Me-, seventy years ago last
January, and early entered into the manufac-
ture of box shocks, and later acted as super
cargo for few voyages. He then engaged as
shipmaster in the old house Of Lombard, Whit
more & Co., and for years was one Of their
most successful captains. BE was then ap-
pointed Underwriters Agent at Mauritius
Isle OF France, where he remained for ten
years. and amassed a considerable fortune. He
has lived retired life in Maiden for the pss {
fourteen years, and has invested largely in real
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California Mining stocks.
Boston Produce Market.
Boston, May S1.-The following were tod
by Telegraph.

BOSTON, May 31.-The following were to-day's
quotations of Butter, Cheese, Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter-We quote western creameries at 26G
24e for choice, 2oG22c for fair and good: Northern
creameries at 23a24c for choice, 2Od22c for fair
and good; New York and Vermont dairiesy2O123e
ID for choice, 17a19c for fair and good; wester.
ladle packed 14dl5; market dull.
Cheese moderate, 12GI21zc for choice and 1O6l
IL 1He for fair and good; 7.d9c for common
Eggs-are tirm. 196191ze for Eastern, 1s1{Q19
for New York, Vermont and Northern, and 1SQ
1870 y doz for Southern and Western.
Potatoes in moderate demand: Aroostook Rose so
GS5c, Maine Central and Northern Rose at 7bz4
soc; Prolincs and Peerless 7C976c; other kinds
55G7oc as TO quality.
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A DRUNKEN MINERS WORK.

Three Men Killed, One Dying and One
Likely to Die.
SALmA, CAL, May 31,-Last evening two
drunken miners raised disturbance and City
Marshal Baxter Stingley started to arrest them.
One named Evans attacked the marshal, when
the latter shot and killed him. The other
miner, Thomas Minameyer, then shot Marshal
Stingley, Deputy Marshal James II. Bathurst
and man named Thomas ID. Canon, after
which he started for the mountains with
party of citizens in pursuit. Before he was
captured the fugitive shot and killed William
III. Brown, one Of his pursuers. The dead are
Brown, Evans ami Canon. Deputy Marshal
Bathurst is dying AND Msrshal ingley is in a
critical condition. There is great excitement
and strong talk of lynohihg Min.meyer
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MINOR TELEGRAMS.

The animal meeting of the Vermont State
Eclectic Medical Society closed yesterday.
Secretary Chandler has ordered the U. S. s.
Yantic to accompany the Greedy relief expedi-
tion.
R.H. Potter, member of the Massachusetts
Legislature from the Worcester district, died
yesterday.
The State committee OF Ohio has refused u
postpone the Republican State convention,
awaiting a decision on the Scott liquor tax law
and 1t is to be held June 9th and 9Th.
j. Nall, assistant postmaster OF Atlanta,
Ga, having failed to make good deficit OF
$4,000, was arrested last night.
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THE INDIANS

Surrender of Southwestern Indians.
WILCOX, Arizona, May 31.-From San Car
los advices it is learned that Lccos' wife. son,
son-in-law, daughter, grandchildren and four
teen women, with six bucks, have surren-
dered to the military authorities near San
Carlos. They are direct from Mexico and re-
reader. So speedy ending of the Indian
war in Mexico and the return of Gen. Crook
to Arizona is anticipated. These Indians are
among the number of Chirieahuss who left the
reservation over year ago last April.
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Mrs. Philip Tbonpaon,g story.

CINCINNATI, May 31.-A statement by Mrs.
Philip B. Thompson, the first she has made
for publication, OF the matters that resulted
In the killing OF Davis by her husband, APP
peared this morning. She denies pointedly
that she was drunk at the ST. Clair Hotel and
calls God TO witness that Walter Davis was
innocent of any wrong towards her. She says
they could not wake Miss BuckneT aud there
fore she went into Davis's room.
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Several spaciman Texas Murdars.

SeVeral specimen Ie1aS Muroers.
ST. LOUIS, May 3l.--A dispatch from Kilen.
Tex, says that in personal encounter thereon
Tuesday night between DIR. Rengra, prom
inent physician, and Il. J. McDodald, a lead
ing merchant the latter was killed and the
former seriously wounned. Another dispatch
says that when the train on the Texas Pacific
Railroad reached Baird's station on Tuesday
night J. w. Mobley, agent Of the Texas Ex-
press Company. and John Reeves, passenger,
got into heated despute and the latter shot
and killed the former. A bystander named
Davenport was seriously wounded by one of
the shots fired in the sffray. Reeves fled but
is being pursued.
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Provisions.

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sondon Lay'r. 2 60lG2
)ndurs Val. .10% 911%
0ranaes.
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The Duke Of Albany Too young.

The Duke Of Albany recently received an
urgent request from Canada to consent TO be
tho successor of the Marquis OF Lorne as Gov
ernor General of the Dominion. The Duke,
after studying the affairs of Canada, wrote TO
Gladstone on the subject. The Prime Minis
tor replied that the Duke was too young for
such an important position, and also that he
lacked experience in governmental work. The
physicians Of the Dnke of Albany we're of the
opinion that his health would not permit Of
his acceptance of the post.
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1he Metnodists and the Queen,

OTTAWA, May 31.-The Methodist Confer
ence today passed the following resolution:
"That this conference having learned with
deep regret that our beloved Queen is seriously
i'll and feeling that her illustrious character
and reign have epdeared her to all, her loyal
subjects offers earnest prayers to Almighty
God for her speedy restoration TO health and
for the continuance Of her honored life"
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The eI,vnchb,,ro fire.

LYEcHBURe, Va. May 31.--The body OF the
fifth victim OF yesterdays catastrophe was ex-
humed to-day. The funeral of the unfortunate
men took place this afternoon. The process
sion was the largest ever seen here. Business
was suspended and schools closed Subscrip-
tion for the relief Of the families Of the de
ceased is being generously responded to.
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Discouraging Reports Of Crops in Virginia
PETERSBURG, Va, May 41.-The most Dis
couragiDg accounts concerning the crops in
differedt sections Of this State, 10 consequence
of the protracted drouth, are being received.
Cotton is coming up badly; lhe tobacco plants
are small and ia some instances drying up
in patches. If full crop OF tabacco is made,
it will be very late. In the peanut section
farmers have been compelled to replantr
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Chicago Live stock Market.

(By Telegraph.)
CHICAGO. May 1-Hogs-Receipts Is, ,0o0 head.
heavy at COa7 So; light 65a7 10; skips 5 so@
8 20.
oCsttle-Receipts 500 head; shipments 2.7oo.
5G10c higher: exports at 0oa6 45.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
METRoBoI,OGICAr,.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTy-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. @.
June 1, A. NJ.
For New England,
Fair weather, winds mostly westerly, sta.
tionary or lower temperature, higher pressure
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The barometer is lowest in Dakota and is
generally high east of the Mississippi river.
Local rains have fallen in the Gulf, Atlantic
coast States and Lake region. Southerly
winds prevail west of the Mississippi river
and in the upper Lake region, northwesterly
in New England, Mid lie States, Tennessee
and Ohio valley. The temperature has fallen
In New England and Middle States and risen
west Of the Mississippi river.
Fair weather is indicated on Saturday in the
South Atlantic, Middle States and New
England.
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been obliged to make record below nineteen

peoH upIIgeu 70 make q FeCOru DeIOW hiH6teen
to accomplish It,"
ST. JOHN, N. b., May a.-The Hanlan-
Kennedy race attracted much attention here,
although the interest In aquatic sports has
largely declined. The fact that Hsnlan will
to-day's contest with more than usual interest.
A small amount OF money changed hands. the
odds being more than to on Hanlan. Ross,
who has been practicing on the Kennebacasis
for some time past will leave tomorrow for
Portland, Me-, TO finish his training.
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PUBLIC DEBT.

A Decrease Of So 100000 in May.
WASHINGTON, May 31.-It is estimated that
the decrease of the public debt for May is
about $500 ,000. The bond redemptions dur
ing the month amount TO about $40 SOC, 600 and
payments on account of pensions to about
S12 GOO 600
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Insurance Policies in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 31.-In the House
to-day, the Senate bill declaring that no insur-
ance policy shall be forfeited while there are
unlimited premiums to meet payments and
making policys incontestable after two years,
passed finally.
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THE DOMINION.

Lumber Shipments at Ottawa.
OTTAWA. May 31-Shipping of lumber here
is brisk. All of the American boats are now
loading at advance rates. There will be un-
usually large cut OF deals for the English mar
ket this season. There are several English
buyers at present in the city. Prices remain
UNCHANGED
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NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 3l.-Gen. G. p.
Buell., U. s. A., died this afternoon near this
city from the effects OF an operation performed
on his jaw some three weeks ago, combined
with heart disease.
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NEW YORK.

New York Civil Service Commission.
ALBANY, May 31.-The State Civil Service
Commission organized this afternoon. Sifas
w. Burt of New York was appointed chief
examiner. John Jay was chosen president
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REFUSED AN LID.

Harvard Doesn't Propose to Honor Gov.
Butler.
BosToN, May st.--The oversesrs Of Harvard
University to-day refused, by q vote OF II TO 10
to confer the degree OF LID on Gov. Butler.
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Dry sseed. yvhole.aIe rsnrhes.

PORTLAND. May 30.
Received by Maine Central Railroad. for Portland
" cars miscellaneous merchandise; for connecting
roads lot cars miscellaneous merchandise.
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New York stock and Money Market.

(By Telegraph)
NEW YORK, May 31.-Money call loaned very
between 211G315; prime mercantile paper at 6&
51s. Exchange strong, 484A for long and 4.s8sI
for shoSt. Governments unchanged. State bonds
neglected, except Tenn which are higher. Railroad
bonds higher on moderate volume Of business. sssss
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat
ed 126.740 shares.
Inc following are today's closing quotations Of
Government Securities
ffacC fofaa ho,d d
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MAINE.
On Trial for Arson.

ou ITlhl lOi AT5Ou.
ALFRED May 31-The trial of Benjamin
A. Parker of North Berwick for arson COM
menced today. Forty witnesses are In attend
ance. The trial will last into next week,
Higgins, county attorney, and Yeaton for
the State; Drew, Hamilton & Emery for the
defendant.
Fire IN Stockton.
STOCKTON, May S1.--The dwelling house
owned and occupied by Stephen Fletcher, at
Cape Jellison, was destroyed by fire this
morning Insured for $500; insured for
$500. Probably defective flue.
Lewiston Knight Templars Going to
Portsmouth.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May 3l.-Lewiston
(Me.) Commandery knights Templar will Wis
this city, the Isle of Shoals and Wentworth
House, June 25th and Goth.
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European Markets.

(By TeIeQTaphD
LIVERPOOL. NAV 31-12. 80 P. M.-Cotton market
moderate inquiry and freely supplied; uplsnds 1T
5S4 d; Orleans 6Esd sales 5000 bales spoculstirn
and export l, 900 bales.
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Potatoes.
Oh
Railroad Receipt.

BOWLING, SCOT. Brig Hastings-207, ,s9e feet
spool wood, II 0I8.
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Races at Mystic Park

Boston, May 3l.-At Mystic Park to-day in
the 2.32 race six started. 1t was won BY
Blanchard. Best time 2.28 IL. la the 26
class four started. 1t was won by Ezra l.. Best
tinna o 0d 10
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SPORTING
Base Ball.

At phia-Chicagos 4, 4,Philadelphias 3
At Observation-Disclosures 5, Proyidences 8.
The Baltimore Walking Match.
BALTIMORE. May 31.-The score at mid
night, with Hughes and Noremac only on the
track, was: Hughes 419, Hart BAT, Psnchot
go Nnrennac 2Q4
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND, May 81.
The wholesale market shows no change, and prices
are generally steady with quiet trade.
The following tc-days quo stions of Flour.
Grain Provisions. SC.
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Tho following quotations are Wholesale prices and
corrected daily by Storer Bros. Co., Dry Goods,
Woolens and Fancy Goods 144 70 152 Middle street:
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.,
AT 81 EXCHANGE ST.. PoRTLAND Nr.

RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch Of sDace the
length OF column, constitutes square"
$3.50 per square, daily first week; rs esnts per
ing every other day after first week, 80 esats.
Half square, three insertions or less, Us cents;
enc week, 81. 90; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUorIoN
SALEs,' $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less, $3.50.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAIHB STATE
PRESS (which has large circulation In every part
of the State) for 81 90 per square for nrst inser
ton, and 80 cents per square for each uhsequent
Insertion
Address all Communications 20
PORTLAND PUBLISHING 90.
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The following quotations of stocks are reported
and corrected daily by Woodbury. g Moulton, corner
of Middle and Exchange streets.
NEW YORK STOCKS.
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CottonSeed. car lots % 90
CottonSeed, bag lotsS0 90
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-08
JUST how the .bIoated. manufaetur.

JUST how the "bloated' manufactur-
ers of this country take advantage of
their employees is shown by the conduct
of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, OF
Harrisburg. This company is now ex-
pending S65, 900 in the erection of a
school house in the borough of Steelton,
which is intended for the benefit OF the
children of its werkingmen. The build
ing, it is said, will be one of the finest
structures of the kiud in the State. Nor
is the good which the company is doing
confined wholly to its own employees. 1t
is erecting merchant plate mill which
will cost 100000; another building at a
cost of SO 900, without the machinery,
and two furnaces which, when COM
pleted, will have cost 100000. In this
manner it is giving employment to other
mechanics and labt rers, and sowing
broadcast the seeds of happiness and
prosperity. The immediate employees OF
the company, skilled and unskilled, num-
Der $500, and last months payroll
amounted to Sl47,OOO, being an average
of $3.50 per man.