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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-09-26
Spanish Town, jamaica, West Indies
Oct. 81, 1882.

spanish Town, jamaica, NcsI lHulcS,
Oct. 81, 1882.
Dear Sir,-I write TO inform you that
| have derived great benefit from
"Scigel's Syrup" For some years | have
suffered from liver complaint with its
many and varied concomitant evils, so
that my life was Il perpetual misery.
Twelve months ago | was induced to try
Scigcl's Syrup, and although rather
sceptical, having tried so many rcputed
infalliblc remedies, | determined to give
it at least fair trial. In two or three
days / felt considerably better, and now
at the end of twelve months (having
continued taking iN | am glad to say
that | am different being altogether.
IT is said of certain pens that they come
us boon and blessing to men" and |
have no reason to doubt the truthfulness
of the statement. can truly say, how
ever, that Scigel's Syrup has come as a
"boon and a blessing" to me. | have re-
commended it to several fcllow-sufferers
from this distressing complaint, and
their testimony is quite in accordance
with my own. Gratitude for the benefit
| have derived from the excellent pre-.
paration, prompts me to furnish you
with this unsolicited testimonial.
am dear Sir,
Yours ever gratefully,
(SigncdD Carey b. Berry,
A. j. White, Esq. Baptist Missionary,
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Preston, Sept. DIST, 1883.

ltoboii, i1Spl' -ioti iOO''
My Dear SiI,-Gour Syrup and Pills
are still very popular with my customers
many saying they are the best family
medicines possible.
The other day Il customer came fol
two bottles of Syrup and said Mother
Seigel" had saved the life of his wife
and he added, zone of these bottles
am sending fifteen miles away to friend
who is very ill. | have much faith in it.
The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact
one would fancy almost that the people
were beginning to breakfast dine, anC
sup on Mother Seigel's Syrup, the de
mand is so constant and the satisfaction
so great.
l am, dear Sir, yours faithfully,
(Signed) w. Bowker.
To A. J. White, Esq,
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Dear Sir,-I tird the sale of Seigel's
Syrup steadily increasing. All who have
tried it speak very highly of its medi.
cinal virtues: one customer describes it
us Il "God.send to dyspeptic people" |
always recommend il with confidence.
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Preston, Sept. 2lst 1888.

My Dear Sir,--Your Syrup and Pills
are still very popular with my customers,
many saying they are the best family
medicines possible
The other day customer came for two
Seigel" had saved the life of his wife,
and he added, some of these bottles am
sending fifteen miles away to friend
who is very i'll. ! have MUCK faith in
it,"
The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact,
one would fancy almost that the people
were beginning to breakfast, dine, and
sup on Mother Seigeps Syrup, the demand
is so constant and the satisfaction so
great.-I am dear Sir, yours faithfully,
(Signed) w. BowKER.
To A. j. White, Esp. 765 1y /.
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Hensingham, Whitehaven, Oct. lG, 1882
Mr.. A, j. White.-Dear Sir,-I was
for some time afflicted with piles, and
was advised to give Mother Seigels
Syrup trial, which | did. am now
happy to state that it has restored me
to complete he0lth.-I remain, yours
respectfully,
(SigneO John II. Lightfoot.
7G5 " 3
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Ssigel's Operating Pills are the best
family physic that has ever been dis.
covered. They cleanse the bowels
from all irritating substances, and leave
them IN healthy condition. They cure
cOstiyeness.
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st. Mary-strect, Peterborough, |
November 29th, 1881. |

Sir, 1t gives me great pleasure to in
form you of the benefit | have received
from Seigel's Syrup. have been
troubled tor years with dyspepsia; but
after few doses of the Syrup, found
relief, and after taking two bottles of
it fell quite cured.
lam, Sir, yours truly,
Mr.. A. j. White. WILLIAM BRENT.
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Dear Sir,-l write to tell you that Mr.
Henry Hitler, of Yatesburg, Willis, in
forms me that he suffered from severe
form of indigestion for upwards of four
years, and took no end of doctors medi-
cine without the slightest benefit, and
declares Mother Seigel's Syrup which he
got from me has saved his life.
Yours truly,
(Signcd) N. WEBB,
Mr.. White Chemist, Calnc
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Mr.. White.
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lIensingham, Whitehaven, Oct. 10th, 80.
Mr.. A. j. White.-Dear Sir,-I was
for some time afflicted with piles, and
was advised to give Mother Seigel's
Syrup trial, which | did. | am now
happy to state that it has restored me to
complete health.-I remain, yours re.
specially, (Signcd
JOHN III. LIGHTFOoT.
10Th August 1888.
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September Sth, 1888

Dear Sir,-l find the sale of Seigel's
Syrup Stealing increasing. All who have
tried it speak very highly of its medi.
cinal virtues; one customer describes it
as II "Godsend to dyspeptic people" |
always recommend it with confidence.
Faithfully yours,
(Slgned) VINCENT A. WILLS,
Chemist.Dentist,
TO. Mr.. A.. j. White. Merthyr Tydvil.
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GEORGE LUCAS, AyIaN e.
" Contractor --aes3 u ilssSSA
and Builder, -s.ss lLs q 70 Y

Honolulu Steam Planning Mills, Espla-
made, Honolulu.
Manufactures all kinds of Mouldings,
Brackets, Window Frames, Blinds,
Sashcs. Doors, and all kinds of Wood
work finish. Turning, Scroll and Band
Saving. All kinds of Saving and Plan
ing, Morticing and Tenanting.
Orders promptly attended to and work
guaranteed. Orders from the other Is
ands solicited
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-01
MINERS REVOLT.
Over 5000 of them in the Hooking
Valley, Ohio, Engaged
in a Riot.
GOV. HOADLY CALLED ON FOR
TROOPS.
One of the Guards Shot Down While
Pleading for Mercy.

| COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 31.-Reports have come
| from the Hooking Valley to the effect that the
miners at Snake Hollow made an attack on the
guards at two O'Clock this morning. one of them be
ing killed and two wounded 1t is reported that
about 900 miners came in from the surroundino
country Telegraph lines are all cut and the sher-
his have been unable to communicate with the
governor. One of the hoppers was burned during
Inc night entalling loss of about $4,000. The
Columbus and Hooking Valley Railroad Coal Com
pany's officials went down on a special train this
morning: They expect further trouble later in the
Sheriff McCarty, of Athens county sends the fol-
lowing telegram to GOV. Hoadly from Buckley.
which Is IN the neghborhood of where the riot oc-
CURED last night: shooting was commenced by
the rioters about a. M, and continued about an
hour. am not able to judge of the number of men
nor 10 say now many shots were fired. Firing was
general and not less than six or seven hundred
snots were hred One hundred or more men were
rtoIng around with shot guns, rifles and revolvers
one OF the guards was shot dead Without proyoca-
ZION and while pleading for mercy and two others
Were wounded. The guard returned the fire but
cannon say whether any person was killed or wound
The sheriff is unable to say how soon another
attack will be made. No troops can be forwarded
except on an order from the sheriff.
Inc striking miners are concentrated tonight at
murray City, and the deputy sheriff in charge there
mas applied to the sheriff for aid. 1t is thought
that the troops will be called out before morning.
AT all other points in the valley everything is re-
ported quiet. Murray City is about five miles from
SHAKE Hollow and is not so well guarded.
[LATER.1
=, Rioters are firing on the guards at Sand Run and
sne Longstieet mines. Both places have called for
help, and the militia at Lancaster and New Lexing
ton have been ordered to be in readiness for march
ing orders Owing to the cutting of the wires par
ticulars are obtained with difficulty. Gov Hoadly
has telegraphed to the sherffs of Athens. Hockine
and Perry Counties as follows:
All means IN your control should be exhausted
10 suppress Iotous proceedings and protect life and
property before the aid of the State is called for
sher1H McCarty of the Hooking Co., has Just sent
a telegram asking for troops. The governor ar
rived at midnight and the Columbus battalion of
the l4th regiment has been called to headquarters,
ana VIII leave on special train for the mining dis
Continued firing is reported at Longstreet. Com
munication by telegraph with that point has been
cut tor the past hour.
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ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Base Bali.
PoRTLANDs 10; IPSWICH s.


Saturday was not good day for base ball and 1t
was not expected that game would be played ow-
ing TO the bad condition of the grounds from tie
cent rains. The Ipswich club had been telegraphed
not 10 come, but had started before the telegram
was received, and when it was known that the
cAup mad arrived it was decided that the
game should be played. At 800, MIR. Fessenden
called time, and the Portlands went to the bat.
barnes started off with base hit, as usual stole
second, and came home on Abbott's safe hit. Alb
Doll stole second, got to third by wild throw and
IN attempting to score Fsh's hit was put out at
home. Fish went out on second and Callahan struck
out. The visitors were out in one, two. three or
der. The Portlands scored another run in the sec
ond inning on double by Chatterton and a single
BY Malloy while the Ipswiches also scored run by
missed third strike and Two passed balls. The
third inning yielded run for the home team en-
rey on errors and the visitors got two runs in the
same way. The game was tie when the Portlands-
went to the bat in the fourth inning, and they
failed to score, while the visitors scored run off
errors The visitors were now one run ahead of the
fortlanus and playing 1ne game, and the Port
lands began to realize they had work to do defeat
them. Freligh opened the fifth inning by two
home on Barnes hit. Abbott was out at first, and
Fish got double. Barnes and Fish both scored on
errors OF the visitors. and the next two men were
out. The visitors succeeded in getting in run in
the fifth on muffed fys by Malloy and Freligh, and
a wild pitch by Fish. The score was now 8 to in
fovor of the home team, and they opened the sixth
inning by single by Chatterton and long drive
for three bases by Malloy, Chatterton scoring and
lMalloy going out in attempting to reach home.
by Grant, Barton and Stone. The visitors, from
the fifth inning were shut out, while the Portlands
succeeded in adding run in theseventh four in the
eighth, and one in the NINTH 1t was O pretty game
up TO the eighth inning, and was won only by the
superior batting of the home club. The Ipswiches
are fine lot of players, and very sharp and quick
in fielding Eight of the errors credited to them
made by wild throwing. The following is the
score:
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The National Soldiers Home.

The Kennebec Journal says the congression-
al committee OF investigation completed their
investigation of the soldiers home at Togus
Thursday. The committee expressed Them
selves as much pleased with the appearance of
the men, the neatness and cleanliness Of their
apparel being especially noticeable. The nom
commissioned staff and police sergeant were
examined. One man was selected at random
from each barrack and examined as TO the
general treatment of the inmates.
Gov. Stephenson was questioned by Mr..
Cutcheon of the committee as to the method
and theory of his management Of the home
He said that all the difficulties met with re-
suited directly or directly from LIQUOR which
could readily be procured at large number Of
places around the home. Ia regard to the sale
OF lager beer at the home, he said that he was
preiudioed against it and would be glad to do
without il. He was obliged to saw, however.
that it prevented the men in MANY instances
from going outside and getting stronger liquor.
None mad become drunkards after entering
the nome. he was questioned as to the dis
clpllne, punishment aud health of the soldiers.
1t has been held that for sanitary and other
reasons it would be better to have the home
south OF the Ohio river.
The general testified that the men at Tosus
were mostly from New England and were
much better satisfied and contented to remain
here comparatively near their former homes
and acquaintancss. One of the COMMITTEES
gives the information that the death rate &C
Togus is lighter than at any OF the other homes
and the men look and appear better.
The treasurer and surgeon were examined.
The latter said there was need of additional
hospital room and an increased water supply.
The committee made an examination of the
accounts including the bonds and cash bal.
anee. Registered bonds to the amount Of Sse,-
400 were found. 1t was ascertained that She
ratio0S at IOgus cost less than at Anv Of thA
other homes. A second grade of hour is used
The committee seemed highly pleased with
the condition Of affairs at the home and smoke
highly Of the management.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Joseph A. Robertson, a well know. St. Louis
lawyer, was arrested Saturday, charged with re-
Gelving money from gamblers on the pretence that
police. - 'A
Rev. Eugene Gatfney, for 13 years in charge of
ST. Thomas Parish, Thomaston, Conn.,, died at that
place Saturday evening.
Schooner Lucie Wheatley of WILMINGTON DAl .
before reported ashore in dangerous locality at
Gay Head, was pulled afioat after throwing over
board ABOUT 70 tons OF coal and towed to Vineyard
Haven. She leaks about six inches per hour
The eleventh annual convention of the New Eno-
land Spiritualists Association Concluded a fonr
weeks session at Lake Pleasant Mass Yesterday
An audience of several thousand was in attendance.
The iremen of New England made an excursion
TO Welrs, n. HI yesterday under the management
of the Boston Lodge, No. 81 Brotherhood Of Loco
motive F1remen. party numbering 600 arrived
On SPECIAL train IN the morning took dinner at
Hotel Welrs, enjoyed trip on Lake Winnipesaukee
on the steamer Lady of the Lake and returned
home at o'clock.
Volume of the United States census reports is
now being printed and bound, and will be ready for
ISSUE in lew days. 1t comprises four reports
The steamer Rose Standish sunk in collision with
tug boat in Boston harbor few DAYS ago was
successfully raised yesterday and placed in the dry
dock at East Boston for repairs.
Henry n Barlow, q prominent Washington artist,
who recently restored several of the large paintings
in the rotunda af the capitol which had been &C.
cidentally damaged, died in that city last night,
aged so years.
The post office in Williamsport, Pa, was robbed
Saturday of stamps amounting to $500 in value.
No clue.
Wallace's savings bank at Newcastle. Pa, closed
It's doors Saturday and suspended payment. The
exact condition of Wallace's affairs is not known
but it is thought the liabilities will reach 500 900
Win no assets worth mentioning.
The Society of the Army of West Virginia will
noia lts oeh annual reunion at Cumberland Md. on
duesoay, "wednesday and Thursday next, Sept. I'd,
30 and 4th. Gems. Sheridan, Mcclellan, Rosecrans
anu otner distinguished officers will be present.
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BBATTLEBoRo, VT, Aug. 3l.-There is consider
able excitement in this vicinity today over what ap
pears to have been deliberate attempt at murder
in Dummerston last night. DIR. c. H. Shoes of Bos-
ton Haven" owns She farm, about five miles north
OF ths pace and half way to PuLney, which is car
RED on by hired help. The doctors family have
spent considerable time there this summer. Last
night himself and wife came upon the late train
from Boston, arriving at Dummerston depot about
II o'clock, where they were met with a team by a
hired man.. The distance from the depot to the
house house is about a mile, the road being dark ONE
When about half way from the depot to the farm a
masked man suddenly jumped from behind large
rock and fired four shots at the party in Quick sue
cessicn. Three shots struck the horse which died
after reaching home, the fourth passing over the
party. There is no clue to the would-be murderer,
further than the fact that young FELLOW about 50
years old registered at the Brooks House. Friday as
Dr. Shoes farm where he inquired about the prices
of sheep. He afterwards asked the time of the ar
rival of the late train at Dummerston and aimee re-
turning the team has not been seen. 1t appears
one of the legs of his flannel drawers which he drew
over his head after cutting places for his eyes.
The object of the attacks unknown unless It be
robbery.
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FRANCE AND CHINA.
France Said to be DESTROYS of
Peace, and Has Instructed Her
Minister to Resume Ne
gOtiations.
THE EXTREME LEFT DEMAND
THAT FRANCE DECLARE WAR.

LoSDoN, Aug 81. Prime Minister Ferry. reply
ing to the note sent him by Earl Granville since the
pombsrdment of Foo Chow has renewed his assur-
ance that France desires to limit her operations in
the East to those of her feet 1t is reported that
nj. Ferry has instructed Mr.. Patenotre to resume
negotiations at Pekin, pending the result OF which
admiral Courbets squadron will remain at anchor
age OH the Isle of Matson. Should NJ Patenotre
ran 70 OBTAIN resumption of negotiations Admiral
considers the circumstances warrant In the Latter
case 1t is expected that Admiral Courbet will attack
canton. The consular body at Shanghai through
the French consul, has been assured that Shanghai
Will not be attacked by the French fleet.
PARIS, Aug. 31.-Delegates of the Extreme Left
Will have an audience with President Grew tomor-
row and demand that he convoke the Chambers to
declare war against China. Should M. Grew re-
fuse to accede to their demand the Extreme Left
will appeal to the country
The Temps Shanghai correspondent saws it is
rumored that China has formally declared war
against France, and has notified Japan of the fact
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The Institute Fair.
Items of Interest Concerning tEe Fourth
Annual Exhibition in Boston.

With thatlenergy and enterprise which have
always characterized the managers of the New
England Manufacturing and Mechanics Insti-
tute, thorough canvass has been made of the
United States and Mexico, and the result is es-
pecially gratifying. The wonders of Mexico,
that land of weird romance, will for the first
time be unfolded to Northern gaze. Among
them are ITO specimens of ores; 104 varieties OF
woods; 30 varieties of fruits, canned by ma
tive Mexican; flores, raw and manufactured;
leather OF excellent quality and finish; $50
styles Of pottery; jellies, and preserved fruits;
feather pictures, rag figures and curious Indi-
an work; 20 styles of baskets; coffee and sugar
scarfs and rebozos; Zarapas; building stone
and tiling; canes and filigree work; sombreros,
saodles and harness; 100 choice plants, stuffed
birds and painted and enamelled ware; fruits
and dulces; pulque from Apam, bottled by tn 70
Sciandras process; membrillo of ounce wine;
corn, wheat and all Mexican grains; straw pic
lures, curios and marble from Pueblo: and a
full line OF paintings by Mexican artists. A
Mexican adobe house 125 feet long and $50 feet
wide, with second patio in the rear, is being
erected in prominent place within the Exhi-
billion building, and furnished in Mexican
style, and adorned with fountains flowers
etc. Four native Moxicans have contracted to
come to Boston and take charge OF all the ar
rangements. The art gallery will be under the
charge OF Mexican artist, graduated from the
San Carlos academy.
The capacity of the art galleries has been To-
creased by the addition of an annex larger than
either of the former galleries. The collection
Of paintings includes the famous picture "Bat-
tie of Lookout Mountain" the property OF the
heirs OF General Hooker; "The Nymph Bath
ers," by Bougereau; "The Landing OF Ponce
de Leon" by Thos. Moran, aud other notable
works of art. Among the important improve
ments is the establishment of Press parlor,
where the newspapers OF New England can be
represented, and where business or social re-
Taxation can, at will, be followed. Indepen-
IDENTIFY of the usual excursion rates, arrange
ments will this year be made for special rates
to Sunday schools, public schools AID associa-
tons, and correspondence on this subject
should be addressed to Mr.. John M. Little,
chairman of committee on conduct of fair, or
Mr.. John f. Wood, treasurer and general
manager, Institute Fair Building, Boston. The
fair will open Wednesday afternoon, Sept. s,
at O'clock and close Saturday, Nov. 1, at 10
o'clock D. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-01
A SUNDAY RIOT.
DisSracefal Scenes at New York Lnun-
drymen's Picuic-Roughs Murder a Bar
Keeper on the Steamer and Take Pcs
session of the Bar

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-Between 700 and 500 EN-.
ployes of the Empire Steam Laundry Co., which
carries on large establishment here and in New
Jersey embarked on a barge this morning for an
excursion to Lenden Grove, Staten Island. When
few miles beyond Elizabeth, N. j., a gang of
George Koph, who was in charge, attempted to pro-
tect his wares, but in go doing he was struck
upon the head with a beer glass and instantly
and after drinking all they wished threw overheard
fortyve kegs of lager. The captain headed the boat
Tor this city and desperate fighting and
and rioting was continued until a landing
was made. The police arrested John Behan who e
believed to have killed Koph.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-01
RAILWAY MATTERS.

The Operations of the Eastern Railroad.
Boston, Aug. 1.-ThA operations of the
Eastern Railroad for the ten months from
October l, 1888, to a ugust l, 1884, show gross
earnings of $2,S1S,393; operating expenses,
$1,877,S17; net income, 1910 575: surplus $45,-
51S, decrease in the surplus of $3,2O6 for the
corresponding period of last year. Many inn
provements have been added to the road, the
rolling stock increased, and the road is now
regarded as in fine condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-01
THE NORTHAMPTON
Ihe Flagship OF HI. u. l's North Attain
TIC squadron ut Newport - Possibility
That 1t may Visit Portland.

- PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug. 31.-H. b. NJ ship
northampton arrived at Newport about O'Clock
tnls morning, after pleasant run from Halifax
from which port she went Thursday noon. The
Northampton, the flagship of the North American
ana West India squadron, is double iron armor-
plated snip OF 1880 tons, 500 horsepower and
carries about $50 men. 1t being Sunday no salutes
were tired, but numerous officers called to pay their
Tespects TO Vlce-Admiral Sir John L. Commerell,
mlral Luce and Capt Sefridge called in person aud
thelr visits were returned. Admiral Commerell
spatch and later called Secretary Chandler at the
torpedo station. The future movements of the ad-
mlIa are not yet deter mined The ship will prob
aply 60 TO Boston and Portland The admiraTs
family are with him, and during the day Adm iral
Luce took Admiral Commerell and the Misses Com
merel Tor a drive. The Northampton will probably
remain in Newport until SATURDAY. -