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OHIO AND INDIANA.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS
DELEGATES TO CHICAGO ELECTED.
THE CHOLERA IN FRANCE.
DELEGATES TO CHICAGO EIpCTrn
THE CHOLERA IN FRANCE
THE OHIO DEMOCRACY
DeIeg0tes to Ghic.vc

ColrNRrs, OHIO. June eS-DeleCat.s g.. al a.,
Tor the democratic state convention us,.s ~-a % .a
Nenes this morning. The district delscatioo h.IS =
meeting last evening. al which Committee. ,ns -. -
convention and delegates 10 chicago wrre ..S..,sS
as follows: Delegates 10 national eonyen,,on -,
district, ID. J. Dalton ana lewis c. Bernsr,s. .,
J. Brady and j. {. Riley; 81. +. J. sors Wii,,s,n
pechart: +th. w. ID. Mckeny, J. C. Turrin. an "a
ID Shaw, Jacob Torbins; 9th. 20 be ssieciet :rh
Saml Hergh, j. W. Norton sth, Charles Constan
tine, j. II. Martin; 9Th. y X. pono, an & y NJ
Cloud; 10Th, Col. Vim. f. Haines. John n Ncesae.
nth. j. {. shoemaker, r. NJ. Doty: l2th W
Hutchins. r. +. Ellsberry; 18Th, John q. Thomr.
son. Charles Rose; lith. j. q. Huffman, = A Dpn
Oar; 18Th. q. VI. Jewett. Casey :. Brady; 18Th Va
l. AberSon, F. \ Reefys: nth. TO be selected ian
W ; holtS. Dan McConville: 18th, u. & Woods =
r Fr1cke: 2}th. II. Densenbcrg. r l. shields pIst
Jho IL Farley, W. W. Armstrong
The Convention Opened.
AfkkpicTloN THAT THE DEMOCRATS WILL CARRY rup
srATg IN OCTOBER.
toLCsRUs, o, June 2a-Cone ressnan d. X
falge. chairman Of the central committee called
the democratic state convention 10 order M N m
O'Clock this morning. The opera House was NOT
more than twothiriS nlled, the number OF persons
present being smaller than at any state convention
for years.
The committee on permanent organization re-
ported. ANA ten r. h. Finley, the chairman WAS
iLuoductd He spoke at length on the Importance
OF Tue democrats carrying ohio In October, pre-
oictlng that they would do 50. and reviewed the
history OF the party In the country.
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ST. JoHNs DkY.-St Johns day was observed
yesterday by various Masonic bodiea 1ithras
Lodge OF Perfection and the Evangelist Chapter
Rose Croix, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite,
met in the evening In the sanctuary over the Ma
tionai Bank OF the Republic. The grand lodge Of
colored MaSOns celebrated the anniversary last
evening with banquet
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VOL 63 ne 9,725.
PICNICS, EXCURSIONS. &c

-@3 A|1AO ~ AsOAOA>O, NC.
FIRST SRaND EXCURSION 70 MARSHALL
oS 'hohdE Z. CHsTER VFTFRa CAMP No 1. SONS OF
FR1DAY R1,t June 81 ~
Rren9 ~ m Iste,s 80 cents b Ticket. @ to be had Of
No improper person allowed on board. ie2s-2t'
71HE 4rH;sTREET NJ. z. SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL
give an E.cursion to Forrest Glen, the Metro
the depot ' '' '''A' VIC ''nssailss jeaaN. 81
SEGoSNgP, on, 4YTgAL q I-g J. IExcgRsIoN oF THE
sane 2 1sa The steamer Mary washnston will leave
m and
Boteler Sons je20-6t
S.lAAlA SUMNER Ti N d1kf3hsN kRRaNsEMEsr
Ss%ae ::
TqHs p: III 6 Sasnuss
So aps sRs CENTS &
SELEcT ANNUAL EXCURSION
CARROLL ms sTITUTE.
TO MARSHALL HALL.
ON MONDAY. JUNE 80 1894
PRIZE SHOOTING AND BOWLING
EXCELLENT VOCAL MUSIC BY THE MONTICELLO
F1RST-CLAss BRASS AND STRING MUSIC
The Steamer W. W CoRCoRAN will leave Washing.
I nj fas aa MACY and
Eetqrnng the Steamer Corsoran win leave Marshall
ae M and aasy m Ths
VII ssSf IN MARY 4 'sstss
TICKkTs. FIFTY CENTS. jei62 25&2s.4t
A SERIES OF KIIi kHEgRsIoSs - $50 s. ~,
SATURDAY EVENING CLUB
EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
Commencing JUNE7.
The entertainments will consist of Dancing, Vocal
The Steamer MARY WASHINGTON will leave her
sf Ticket 90 cents
To be had OF the COMMITTEES aud at the boat te2O
OccoouAN FALLS. 3, MARSHAL MAEs4ALL HALL AND
The Steamer MARY WASHINGTON will make excur-
hSs 1sSye IL sls u FALLS
sHE f. Every Ssn.s s NAB
returning at 4:3o p m. Fare. rOund-trip Is cents.
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS
MARSHALL HALL AND GLYMoNT.
Two trips $50 a. IN and p m returning at 3p. m
and pm Fare, r9und-trip 35 cents DancinE on fine
all tr,Rs except SUNDAY Fine brass band on sunday
jels E s. RANDALL. Manager
STORK's FIRST AND ONLY TOUR FOR THIS
- SUMNER.
JUST THE TOUR FOR LADIES TRAVELLING ALONE!
'Ah TRIP FOB HEA1TH' FokT PLEASURE AND COM
Grand Ocean Trip to Boston, and pleasant sojourn in
this cool city.
Quiet Rest at ISLES OF SHOALS! the favorite
Home Of the Ocean
rA. visit tU the White Mountains! Ascent Of Mt Wash
avoyase on the Palace Steamer Of Fall kver Line
New York.
PARTY LEAVES BALTIMORE JULY 18th
tOr Descriptive Guide and all Information address
w. L STORK,
Y. NJ. c. A. Buildings
je16-10t Charles and Saratoga sts. Baltimore. Nd
HO! FOR GREAT FALLS AND CABIN JOHN
Ii BRIDGE
The Ste IN Packet EXCELSIOR" will make her reeu-
Lar trips to the above points ss follows TUESDAYS
FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS. at O'Clock. from wharf cor
ner High street and Canal For 1urther information
apply at Office Telephone No. 1885. ]. G. h j. NJ
WATERS. 1045 Sod str ct West Washington. je2-lm
10 FOR THE GREAT FALLS AND CABIN JOHN
III BRIDGE.
NOT1CE-The new Excursion Steamer will be ready
for charter and after JUNE 18TH. with capacity Of
For further information apply to
CAPT. j. E. WAGNER,
my3l-1m 1921 Bridge street, Georgetown.
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THE GOVERNOR OF poNGoIA ORDERED 10 RkTnRA4
CAIRO. June 25.-The governor OF Dongola yeo-
terday reiterated his demand for arms Ammunition
and troops. The ministry replied, dcisiyey order.
Ing the governor 10 retreat northWard with the
civil and military population. The French subjects
France Tor succor.
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Col. Eufnsidess shortage.

TOTAL OF s74,0OO.
The committee appointed by the Postmaster Gen.
eral to Investigate the accounts OF Col. Burnside,
the late disbusing officer OF the Post Office depart
ment, have completed their work. and they found
that the tota! amount taken by Col Burnside OF
the FUNDS received from the sale Of waste material
IS $2 600 This amount IS in addition TO the SAT 600
abstracted from the regular appropriations OF the
department. The facts in the cases Will be pre-
sented to the grand jury as soon as possible
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TIE MACKALI-LYNCH CAsR-Yesterday In the
Equity Court in the case OF Brook Mackal agt j.
r. Lynch, Judge Cox made q decree diminishing
the bill which asked that the lease OF the building
on G street to Lynch be Cancelled, and that he be
enJoined from interfering with Mackall's occu-
pancy. The decree passed dismisses the bin, and
directs that Lynch be put In possession. The COM
plainant, Mackall, took an appeal 70 the General
Term.
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Features Of the Day In Wall Street.
GOULD PEOPLE TALK BULLIsH-vANpRRBur snIlKn

OF ROCK ISLAND, ETC.
NEW YORK, June 25 Wall Street-Gould peopl0
continue 10 talk bullish, and state that the un-
covered short Interest In Missouri Pacific and
western Union is still very large. IL is reported
that Gould has been seller OF Western Union but
the report Is not authenticated II u understOod
that VIM. III. Vanderbilt has sold all his Rock II.
land, the last deliveries having been made yegter-
day. proposition is pending TO pool all through
consider the new project Will be held In Chicago
tomorrow.
BULLETINS FROM THE STOCK MARKET.
1870 a. m--The stock market opens strong ana
u 10 per cent higher. Soon after the opening
Western Union weakened falling on 10 52A, and
the Improvement In the other active shares wa0
partially lost
1045.-Jhe share market was a fraction lower
AFTER our first report with New York Central down
TO "a. but since then a stronger FEELING has pre-
vailed and some stocks have made sharp advances.
Lackawanna was the special card and rose t. lO7k
regular and 1913 cash. with the latest transao.
tlCns at l06a. Pacific Mail rose 20 39A.
ii a. m.-The stock market continues drm.
although prices are shade lower. There Is Q
difference OF y TO per cent between cash and
regular stock i'll Lackawanna and Northern Pacific
PREFER l.
1870 p. M.-Stocks strong and buoyant on the
declaration or the Lake Snore dividend Of IN per
cent
las p. m.-Stocks have been weak and lower this
afternoon under the leadership OF Northern Pa
cific preferred which broke frUm a.. 10 o4<, ont
bear attack.
MORGAN & SONS MAKE AN ASSIGNMENT.
NJ. Morgan's SOILS. the bankers who SUSPENDED
Yesterday, have made al assignment TO VIM =.
Dickson.
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ALEXANDRIA, June 25-1he Egyptian authorize
lave decided 10 quarantine French vessels
Eight New Gases az TeulOm.

1oCLoS, June 25.-Eight new cases OF cholera
were taken 10 the military hospital and two TO the
municipal hospital yesterday. The alarm is abatiug
The government physician confirms the spOradic
Character OF the malady.
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ALMOST Grvrs Away.

Dealers and the public should not fail to attend the
Auction Sale commencing FRIDAY, June 2Oth at p.
M. at No. l347 Pennsylvania avenue northwest The
sale will continue evening at same hour Goods
will be sold low and great bargains be had
nightly. See auction notice. 3e17
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

THE Hor SEASON
Has opened and sure to stay We prepared keep
you cool and make feel comfortable by giving
great bargains In summer clothing
Blue Flannels, warranted full Indfpo
Blue Serges-
Grey Serges.
Black Serges
Seersuckers Of all description.
Aipaca Coats Once Goats White and STRIPED Vests
We announce our $40 Leader and All Wool Men Suit
Which you can hnd spread counters IN about 20
different coors and shades School closing time is
proachnR examination and vacation Suits In large
rety Is per cent cheaper than any house in the District
BOYS sulT-Ags 10 to l., at 500.
500
BOYS su1T-Ags Is to Y, at $50
=. $50.
=. . 500.
Fine all wool 75O
CHILDkEN'S SUITS-Sailors In blue 41.7k
Sailors Blue: Brown. Grey and Olive. Sa60
JACKETS AND PANTS at e22s.
~ 500
. $50
Fine Brown CorkscreW, handDomely
SINGLE PANTS-For Children. 1t &c.
For Men. good quality. e200
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

CABINET MISUNDERSTANDING Folger, Lincoln
ana Teller having returned to the city, there was
full attendance at the Cabinet meeting to-day
The F1Jz John Porter bill was under consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

New PuB11cAr1oNs
AT REDUCED PRICES AT
BAUM'S.
416 7TH STREET NORTHWEST
Midsummer Madness. by Mrs E. O. Kirk.
An Average Man. by Robert Grant.
EuSts. by RoUert A. Bot
Three Villages. by VIM d. Howells
At DayDreak. by Stirling
Quicksands. Translated by Mrs. Wistar
Pr1ncess NaprHxine, by Oui;la.
lso complete Sets OF Darwin and Spencer sold in gets
or separately.
Our STATIONERY DEPARTMENT is stocked with
the nnest quality Of Stationery at the lowest prices
Cuii ana examine styles and prices before purchasing
elsewhere
Engraved Plate and fifty cards onv "a cents
80 BAUMS BOOK DEPARTMENT,
Jelo 4l6 7th street northwest.
AIEsT -PHGBE. BY AUTHOR
~ OF RltledEe Prose Works Vim. Cullen
bryant ny lake Goiwn; summer by Thoreau edited
OF wee Versa: Tommy Urmore, by Il. u. Bsckmore
Roman Singer, by +. Marion Crawford: Quicksands
from the German by Mrs L. Wister George
filots Essays; Mrs john Sherwood. Manners and So
cia CsaSes; Ellis a. obcrts, Government Eevenue At
Home IN Italy, by Mrs D. r. Blanchard Adams Hand
BOOK u Authors; Difference Physical and
moral Law. by VIM. Arthur Vacation Cruising by J. T.
iotlrock Practical Essys by Ale xander Balm; Mant
EToiMtlon III Animals, BY Il .. RonaLes 6. 4. MHIT
AktR, Bookseller and StGtoner, 1lG5 pennsy ylvania
avenu@ northwest. Telephone call, 1873. je14
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~- THE WASHINGTON RECORD PUBLISHED
~ Tomorrow. contains all the Temperance, Mill
newsboys and at the hotel news stands. 1t
" JULY sisT and close AUGUST lsTH. Thsre h vii
passr sss may be rs Eu5esr Ds a2Ss T.
FRa DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HORTICULTU-
sa ~ s1e1sH Nh meet &
Is 5ns g
-, MISSIONARY, MEETING AT FOURTH
sGa E
lady in costume will address the meeting All welcome.
F-g J. W. GORDON. The wELL-DIaGEK AND
and LIST and aey
ehces when required jeA-3t'
r~~s NOTICE.-THE OFFICERS OF THE UNITED
they and 1 aa
four four weeks zee benefits ao% ting to $2s viii prosecute
je24-2t. 1e07 H street nolthwest.
~ who nightly collect d at D9oIEYs Ratio SODA
snoyias the Soda water make their By tie
r1so VISIT C. s. PRICES PHARMACY.
ES 426 7tl street southwest
and get refreshing glass OF pure soda water.
Prescriptions carefully compounded je20
rES- DIR. J. LEE McCoMAs WILL PRACTICE
ts at Deer Park and oahlanA tMd.) this summer
usual jel6-2ws
~ $25 REWARD.
MIR. NJ T. Bridwell offers reward Of twenty five dol
lars and expenses for the conviction of
persons found using his bottles of the following
ciption caution all not to sell or buy tll
any of my bottles marked herein described, will
enforce the lay again;t Ill such persons Pint lager
beer Iotles with the lixnn stopper attached arke1
side M r. b." and 1851 NJ ST. s. W.. D. C.,
1881 y the other side II his bottle to be sold"
One-haf tint soda lOttles marked one side,
nSodd's T Patent M T. Iridweli 1881 35l st
Washl: gton, D. c. Eeissued August l3 1878" Others
marked 'Codd's Patent. mixers. Rylands 4 Cotd.
Baresley On the other side large star. with figure
No. and others 32 NJ. I. BRIDNEII.
j1O-1m 35l NJ street southwest.
i.s- POLITICAL PICTORIAL NET BANNERS
So painted at ROGINSkI l. LEWIS. 9US d street
rthwtst Designs and estimates cheerfuly furnished
All work guaranteed aud done i'll the mos artistic
je1O-lm
~ JAMES H. MCGILL. ARCHITECT.
49, Office No 9OS q street. Prepares plans and
specifications Tor all classes OF buildings and suprin
tends their erection. te Inn
LUMBER kUMBER.
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BILLS APPRovED.-The President has approved
the joint resolution granting permission to exhibit
In the Capitol model OF the PEDESTAL OF the
Hing the Oregon Pacific railroad company to con-
struct one or more bridges across the Willamette
river, In oregon, and to establish them post
roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS with 5000 accumu-
lated interest, the legacy of the late Charles A.
Reed. of Newton, Mass, to the United States, to-
wards the payment OF the public debt, has been
paid in the Boston sub treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

SUIT TO SELL THE c. AND o. CANAI.-A peti-
ton was filed yesterday In the Z. s. circuit court In
Baltimore by w. W. COrcoran and Others trustees
In the mortgage under the act OF 1874 In the suit
Daniel X. Stewars against the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal, which was heard and partly decided In
April, 1884, for the sale OF the canal and receivers
for 1t by the trustees The petition alleges that
the interest on the bonds had not been paid owing
to gross miSmanagement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

CONVENIENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., $3.50, a25. customs, 1858, 1881.
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THE STAR ROUTE MIDDLE.
Mr. ". A. Cook Denies.

HI coNrRApIcrs Mr. BLISS AND INSPECTOR woop-
WARD, AND DENIES THAT HE COOK GOT A PART
OF THE CoLGRovE FEE, ETC.
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GALVESTON. TEXAS, June ga dispatch TO tho
Ne,rS from Fort Worth says: Or. q. w barrOdalo
was asSaSsinated last night In a Fort Worth phaF.
macy uy sadder named ChaS Herring. The lat
ter entered the drug store IN a drunken condition
and began abusing Ban rodale, who was about to
rise from a chair, when Herring placed pistol
against the druggists breast and fired, killing him
Instantly. The murderer escaped. Oficers arc
securing the city for him. and threats OF lynchipg
are freely made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

THROWN FROM THEIR CARRIAGE AND INJURED
Gen. HaZen, chief of the signal corps; Mrs Hazen,
and Mrs. Edes, were thrown from their carriage at
the corner OF 14th and streets last evening" by the
horse running away. All OF the party were bruised
but their injuries are not serious. At the time OF
the accident a horse attached TO a coupe at the
corner bgcame unmanageable, and rushed upon the
sidewalk, knocking down Col. Remy, judge advo-
cate general or the navy. He was not Seriously
injured
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How Fraudulent Bills aro MADE


How Fraudulent Bills are Made.
HONEST MERCHANTS SAID TO HAVE BBEN DUPHD
INTO RENDERING FALSE AccoUsTs
sThere may be cases in which the papers appear
to furnish strong evidence or fraud against n
merchants" said business man TO q SrAR -
porter, speaking OF the arrests made In connection
with the so-called Navy department frauda "Bue
a matter OF TACT the merchants In the cases I
have I'm mind are the victims OF a scheme. A bill
for goods Is found file ia the department., and an
Investigation that none OF the goods or very
little were ever delivered The inference is of
course against the merchant. II there is no doubt
as To his signature. Now here Is tne way IL nap
pened These oiicials come TO the merchant TO
buy number OF articles, and say we want 70 buy
some other articles from various merchants and ft
will be q favor to us II you VIII make out Dill 20
cover all the goods we want. Then we can get the
money. pay you what is due you ana settle with
the other men without going 10 the trouble OF max
ing out several accounts The merchant, per-
haps. has known these men Tor q good many yean1
time he receives check for the full amount OF biz
BILL keeps his share, and returns the remainder
10 the officials TO pay the parties from whom tho
unsuspecting merchant is led TO believe, the re0s
OF the goods were bought. The merchant does noe
Inc she last OF The transaction. 50 far as he know1
until he is arrested. No other GOODS were evef
bought Now that is the case, as understand it
with at least one OF the business men who have
been arrested. In another case that know OF
these officials went TO mans store, said there n
a balance OF our current appropriation unexpended.
We want 10 get the beneft OF It. but II IL is not ex-
pended before next month IL VIII lapse. Now You
make out bill against the once Tor certain goods,
and will have IL approved You need not
deliver the goods now, but can 90 DO when we call
for them The bill IS made out, and the money
paid By and bye these officials commence 20 boe.
row money from the merchants The goods arc
never called for. one merchant OF this city
waited for six months for a cal for the goods and
then went TO the department and demanded that tho
goods be received. He saw something was wrong
and made up his mind TO steer clear OF trouble"
CASES TO CONF. UP IN TIE POLICE coURT TOMORROW.
The cases growing out OF the alleged false touch-
ers at the Navy department VIII be called for trial
In the Police Court tomorrow at twelve O'Clock
TIE FRANK MINOR WIPE MURDER CAsR-To-
day, In the Criminal Court, the case OF Frank
Minor. convicted OF the murder OF his wife, seA-
tenced TO be hung and granted q new trial Wa
called, and Mr.. 4. ID. Wright ASSOCIATED with III.
T. f. Miller, for the accused), presented IN afadA-
Wit setting forth the fact that Edward Graypon N
important witness, is absent ana that Dr. r. n.
Bacon, another witness, Is sick The case was con.
tinued till October.
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CLTHToS's GIN BoTTIE.-ThosC Clifton, an aged ca.
ored man.w1th both feet cut on, keeps barber shon
at No 1857 Vermont avenue Among his toilet bot.
ties is one containing gin, and his customers are -.
lowed 10 help themselves from ft, and deposit tho
price OF the drink on q shelf eolored friend a.
Cnftons had some trouble with him and infoFmo0
the police OF the facts above stated and Clifton wao
arrested on the charge OF keeping an unlicensed
bar, and, In the Police Court, this morpinQ ~
fined $l0& An appeal was noted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

THE CONTRACTS for furnishing stationery for the
War department for the ensuing fiscal year have
been awarded by Secretary Lincoln. The follow
Dempsey, j. Il. Adams, g. A. Whitaker, j. ID. Free,
IT,, D. j. Chapman. j. l. Savage, Vim. Ballantyne
q Son, T. Morrison c. w. Thorn and Easton
Rupp.
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THE CHOLERA EPIDEMIC.
A Hospital at Mar~eilles for Five Hun.
drcd PaticOts.
Quarantine Ssh Alexaudrtn

MARSEILLFs, June 25.-The chateau here which
formerly belonged 10 the eN-Empress Eugenie \
being prepared Tor the accommodation OF 500 ochoers
patients
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

JUDGE THOMAS DRUMMOSD, OF the United States
circuit court OF the northern district of Illinois,
who succeeded Judge David Davis. has forwarded
MS resignation, to take effect July Judge Drum
mond is IS years Old. President Arthur has ac-
Cepted the RESIGNATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-25

THE MAINE REPUBLICAES.-TheM Maine Republican
association, at meeting last evening, elected Tn,
following officers President. VIM. B. Smell: vic,
president, John II. Rice; secretary, E. j. Brookngs
corresponding secretary, John /. Brown; treasurer
John q. Auld; executive committee, representa-.
the several counties or the state, Henry c. Higgins
Gen. Ellis Spear, A. 5. Richmond, Horace j. Jacobs
George f. Corson, Gen. F. d. Sewen, v. ID. Stock
bridge, A. II. s. Davis Amos Hadey, D. W. Lo
thrOp, n. A. Robbins, Levi RoSenbaum, John W
Brown. Dr. II. n. Howard, John w. Babson and w
II. Hudson.
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STEAMER W. w CORCORAN
~ SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
Ims nne steamer, under command Of Capt T.
l. bLAkEs viii make daily trips (Sundays eXcepted)
down the Potomae a far as Glymont touching at ali
M..rmeoiade mt pointa Boat vii leave at 10 and
rive at $3.50 pm Fare. round trip Is cents to all
po!nts except Mount Vernon, which is 81
SUNDAY AF fERNOON trips viii be continued as
usual Boat leaving at p. m and arriving at 3 p M
kefreshInents aboard the boat. Fare 50 cents ie2O
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522-524-526 Ninth street.
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A Defaulfer Nenfcnced.


JACKSON. OHIO. June 25-M. 4. kennan, the d
faulting county treasurer, WAS sentenced yestel
day TO six years In the penitentiary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

On one of the excursion steamers
running out of Detroit the other day
the clerk found a passenger who had
neither ticket nor money. He began to
berate the man for dead-beat, telling
him he ought to be ashamed of himself.
ETC., but the strapped passenger held
up his finger and said:
"Have I been among the passengers
and thrown out hints that the boilers of
this boat were rather old and liable to
exploded"
..Have I been around predicting a
storm, and thus detracting from the
pleasure of the tripp"
Haven't heard of your doing So"
"Have / slipped up to this one and
that one to slur your boat for being
slow, and have l said that you were
carving at least ninety moro passen-
gers than your license allowedp Twice
thus far this boat has neglected to an
swer signals of vessels coming down.
Have said / would make complaint
under the lawp Have l counted the
life preservers and found the compile
ment shortp Have l overhauled the
small boats and found that aone OF
them could be laInchedp"
"Oh, / see! An old steamboat nan
-shake!" stammered the clerk. elk
cuse me for not identifying you. Just
make yourself at home and ride as far
as you please. II you happen down
stairs come into the office and try some
of my cigars. "-Detron Free Press.