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The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27
STATE CAMPAIGN.

Sagadah0c Republican Convention.
The Sagadshoc county Republican conven-
tion met Tuesday morning at Bath, aud nomi-
mated the following ticket: Senator, John Fl.
Kimball; Treasurer, VIM. B. TAYLOR; Sheriff,
Jof W. Ballou; Attorney, Frank j. Buker;
Judge of Probate, William Hall; Register of
Probate, Cyrus W. Longley.
sss Notes.
Gen. Chas. Ell. Grosvenor Of Ohio. who has
been participating in the Maine campaign,
said in New York, Friday: "Maine promises
we'll. The outlook is better now than it was
at this stage in $780, The people are earnest
and enthusiastic. was greeted with rousing
meetings. There is an excellent feeling
toward the Republican candidates. and l feel
sure that the Republicans will win a splendid
victory there next month All Of the speakers
whom | met reported that they had observed
the same cordial feeling and enthusiasm. Mr..
Blaine is looking well, and feels confident of
success. He is full of energy and is watchful
of the interests Of the party.
The Aroostook Greenbackers have endorsed
the Democratic county ticket.
Mr.. Blaine was to have spent most of this
week attending meetings in Northeastern
Maine, but he is suffering from severe cold
and sore throat, and acting upon the advice of
his medical attendant, will remain quietly at
his cottare in Bar Harbor the entire week.
Under the apportionment of the last legisla-
ture, Manchester. Oakland and Sidney are
classed in one representative district. The
town committees have agreed that Oakland
shall nominate the representative in 1884;
Sidney in 1886; Manchester in 1888.
The Republicans held caucus last Saturday
at Harrison village, at which Thomas Emery
was nominated for Representative to the Leg
isature from the districts composed of the
towns of Harrison, Otisfield and Casco.
The political campaign was opened in Harri-
son and vicinity with grand rally of the Re-
publicans at Harrison village last Saturday
evening. Able speakers were present and ad-
dressed the large audience in attendance.
Last Saturday evening, at $50 o'clock, a
Blaine and Logan flag was raised at the board
ing house of the Cascade Wooden Company,
Oakland. The operatives there are largely
Republicans, and for a week or so they have
been earnestly at work among themselves with
tae above result. The Oakland band was
present, and as the flag was raised played
The Star Spangled Banner. No speaker from
abroad was present, and Mr.. Bathgate, super
iuteDdent of the mill, introduced Mr.. j. Yves
ley Gilman, who ~ ade brief address.
Several Republican flags were raised at
Great Falls and Berwick Monday evening.
Speeches were made by Congressman Reed
of Maine and others.
A Republican mass meeting was held at
East Corinth, Tuesday. Addresses were made
By ex-senator Hamlin, Gen. Gibson and Con-
gresham Boutelle Much enthusiasm was
manifested. Mr.. Blaine was announced to an
pear, bat was deferred by illness.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27
WASHINGTON.
shipping Commissioners AIlo

shipping Commissioners Allowances.
WARRINGTON, Aug. 26.-The Acting Secre-
tary of the Treasury today approved the re-
Communications of the commissioners fixing
the allowances 10 be made to the shipping COM
missioDers The com peDsation fixed for COM
missoners st the larger ports, such as New
York and San Francisco, where maximum of
$4,000 is received,is $4000aud a certain percen-
tage of the surplus. not to exceed $4,000 in all.
At smaller ports, such as Portland. New Or
leans, ETC., the compensation is fixed at $1,000,
and a certain percentage of collections, not to
exceed 5000 in all.
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4 Zig anuI NV rhiexe.

NEWPORT, R. l., Aug. 26.-Tne Beckocher
cottage has again been entered and two or
three Thousand dollars in Jewels and money
stolen. The mode of ingress cannot be ascer-
tanned, bat on leaving the thieves are known
to have jumped from the piazza, for their foot
marks are on the lawn below. Some remains
OF the packages were found in the street one
block from Charming avenue, where the house
is. Mr. Heckocher was at the Casino when
the robbery was discovered. There is a sus-
picion that the thieves are thoroughly ac-
quainted with the premises
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YELLOW FEVER
Raging with Fatal Effect in the wess
Indies.


Indies.
WARRINGTON, Aug. 25.-Yellow fever is
prevailing with great fatality On the island of
Porto Rico. The disease is not confined to
the recent immigrants from Spain but also at
tacks The creole population. Governor Gem
eraI Marquis de Ia Vega IBselaR died Of yellow
fever after five days illness aud several Span
ish citizens are down with the disease. The
malignant type of malarial fever, or so-caled
yellow fever, has resulted in fourteen deaths at
Guaymas, Tex, during July. The fever is
year, assumed an epidemic form aud the
worst is believed to be over.
Banks Crew Stricken with the sconrge
PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. 26.-The Norwegian
bark ATLANTA, from New Orleans to Gibraltar,
displayed signal for steam tug off Pensa-
cola bar yesterday. She reported sickness to
the tug which towed her to the quarantine sta
ton where she was examined by the quaran-
tine station surgeon. One man was dead and
two OF the crew were sick with what was pro-
nounced TO be yellow fever.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27

ST. LOUIS, Aug. %. A despatch from Fort
the notorious Oklahoma boomer and seven of
his associates who were arrested at Rock Falls,
Indian Territory by Gen. Hatch some days ago
arrived there yesterday in charge of Lieut..
jackson and a detachment of cavalry. They
were not delivered to the authorities at Fort
Smith as was tue original intention, but by d.
rection from Caldwell, Kansas, Lieut.. Jack
son will take them to Fort Scott, Kansas,
where they will be placed IN charge Of United
States officers,
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FINANCIAL.


ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 26.-It is stated here
on good authority that Albert S. Warner has
issued notes of the Burrows estate to an
amount exceeding the value of the real estate.
1t is now thought that the depositors will real
Ize nothing. The county funds to an amount
not divulged were on deposit in the bank. A
warrant for Warmers arrest has been issued.
He is Thought to be in Canada
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A Complete and Permanent Cure of
ASTHMA.
Report from mr. G. IF. BOyntOn, 81 Milk
ST., Room 5.
TO THE PURLHC

After having spent large sums of money, and
found no relief was induced to apply to Dr. Light
hill at lis Boylston ST., for treatment having sui.
fered from Asthma in the worst form for years,
and wish to say for the benefit of others suffering
as 1 did that Dr.LighthiIps Treatment has
made me a well man, and now can enjoy life,
when before it was dread to me. This cure was
performed on me over year ago, and L can conf
IDENTIFY pronounce it per manent one. 1 hope all
afflicted with that dreadful disease will avail them
selves of DR.. Mghthills skilfu services, for feel
morally sure he can cure them.
c. F. BOYNTON.
ang26 d5t
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Hon. Benjamin ButterwOrth and Hon.
j. b. Foraker are among the most prom
inent and popular OF the leaders Of the
Republican party in Ohio. Judge Fora
ker has spoken here already, and TO.
NIGHT there will be an opportunity to
hear Mr.. ButterWOrth.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Raid by Horse Thieves.

LOWELL, Aug. 26.-Horse thieves made a
raid in this city this afternoon about O'Clock,
taking foor horses and carriages belonging to
prominent citizens and getting safely away
with three teams. The team of Mrs. Timothy
Leary of DracUi, who was shopping in town,
was also stolen but the team was recovered
while the thief was making his way out of
town.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27
LABOR TROUBLES
I'm the PennsyIyania Goal Fseaiou


COAL CENTRE, Aug. 26 -Thirty-four more
camping coal miners were arrested this morn
ing tor tiespassing Oh the railroad company's
property. The wives OF fl teen or twenty of the
prisoners ca To California with babes in
their arms THIS ,norping and begged to be sent
to Jail with their husbands as they had nothing
to i've upon but lutte corn meal. Toe re-
quest was notseranted. At Staibs mines in the
third pool $50 men are said TO have gone to
work this morning aud others are expected to
go in before the close of the week.
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Rank Robbery of $4,000.

ST PAUL, MINI, Aug-Bstween Saturday
night and Monday morning the vault of the
Peoples bank was robbed of $4,000 The
vault was entered BY some person knowing the
combination and as Edward Mason, 16 Years
old, the book-keeper in the hank is missing he
is suspected of the crime
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27
SPORTING.
Base Ball.

Clevelands. ........2 0 2 o 8 x Q
New Yorks. =. 40 0 0 o o o s. 4
The game between the Providence and Detroit
clubs was postponed on account of rain.
At Cincinnati- Cincinnatis 5, indianapolis A.
At Observation-Disclosures 8, Brooklyns 6.
At Baltimore-M etropolitans 6, Baltimores /
At Observation-Disclosures 4, Virginias 4; stopped
by rain.
At Observation-Disclosures A. Louisvilles 8.
At st. Louis-St. Louis IL, Toledos s.
Other games postponed on account of rain
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Very truly yours. W. R. PEDR1cK
From Rt. Rev. II. f. HendriIkem, Bishop of
PrOVidence. RE

HEUFEUCuCts Hks h
MY DEAR DR.. LIGHTHILL: Permit me to thank
you most heartily for your kindness to the Sisters
of our convent. had no idea when consulted
you on Sister Demoncas deafness that you could so
quickly restore her back to hearing, but she tells
me that she hears now better than she did before
For this and your kind and successful treatment of
my own deafness, thank you. Now L would be
glad to have you refer your patients to me. You
know can recommend you as physician and sur
geon thoroughly accomplished in those departments
of medicine in which you practice owe you debt
of gratitude and would be glad to pay it.
Very truly and sincerely yours,
7. +. HENDRIKEN.
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THE DOMINION.
Meeting of the British Science AssOcia
tim

MONTREAL, Aug, 26.-As the day for open
ing OF the Montreal meeting of the British
Science Association approaches, the interest in
this memorable gathering increases 1t will
be one OF the largest and most representative
gatherings on record. The hotels are pushed
to their utmost, and the greatest difficulty is
found in securing accommodations for over 200
additional members who arrived in the city
yesterday, and more are expected. Arrange
ments for the inauguration of the meeting are
progressing favorably, and everything will be
in full operation by Thursday morning, when
the real work Of the meeting will commence,
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27

DO not forget that Hon. Benjamin But.
terWOrth, Of Ohio, will address the citi.
zens Of Portland at the city Hall To-
NIGHT.
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An Insane Passenger Jumps from the
"Fiyins Yankee"
Special to the Press.)
RICHMOND, Aug. pa man apparently in
sane, holding ticket for Prince Edward
Island, jumped from the "Flying Yankee TO-
day when it was going at full speed. He was
thrown seventy -four feet bat miraculously es-
capped with only slight injuries. He gives his
name as William Ferguson, bat otherwise is
uncommunicative. The man was taken in
charge by the authorities. He says they are
going to kill him.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27

site OF those burned last winter, and to lease
them for period Of ten years to Mr.. William
e. Whitman, to carry on his former business.
IN GENERAL.
Mr.. Fred L. Stevens, of Temple, graduate
OF the Maine State College, class of '84, has
accepted a position as principal of the Man.
chester free high school.
The raspberry crop in Maine is very large.
One Bangor shipper has purchased about 20
tons at four and one.half to five cents per
nound.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81.
The indications for New England to-day are
generally fair weather, westerly winds and
higher barometer.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
T1l27 p MI
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Republican meeting at the City Hall
Tonight. Hon. Benjamin ButterwOrth,
Of Ohio, will speak. 1t will be good to
be there.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27
GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY,
1874, BOULEVARD ST. GERMANS

c;a m, = PAbIS, Aug. b, 1854.
20 me Geographical Society of Paris could not
1ale OF members of the American meteorological
expedtion sent to Fort Conger. 1t was gratifed to
learn mat the commander with a few members of
tne expedition were rescued and it directs us to
convey TO you the assurance of its profound sympa
tny ana requests that you be kind enough 10 trans
mutt u your brave comrades. While filed with
regret at the thought that this WORK has cost SO
much suffering and so many lives, it realizes on the
otnsr nand That not only the observations made at
members OF the party have to a marked degree en-
aIgeo the held of polar geography and that science
even though dearly purchased. Congratulating
ourselves on having to communicate with you as
reEn esentatives Of the Geographical Society of
Paris we beg you to be pleased to receive sir the
assurance OF our highest esteem.
kSlgned) FERDINAND DE LEssEPs,
President OF the Society.
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A FOrger Arrested

Joseph M. Pearse, fruit importer, No. SO
Reade street, as arrested today charged with
forging $1,000 worth of paper, which he had
as collateral
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MAINE.
Sagadah0c Criminal Matters.
(Snecial to the PressN

Special to the Press.)
BATH, Aug. 26.-Attorney General Henry
B. Cleaves will move for the sentence of Dau-
iel Wilkerson, for murder, before Judge Has
kell, III the supreme court III this city tomor-
row. Wilkerson will be brought here from
Augusta Jail on the morning train.
The bondsmen of Sergeant Kelly have been
notified by the Attorney General to have Kel-
is expected here to take Kelly into custody
upon his discharge by the State authorities.
Am Old Landlord Dead.
CTo the Associated Press)
LEwEToN, Aug. Gown. R. Young, for
many years landlord Of the Elm House, Au-
burn, died last night, aged 70 years.
Death of Prominent Citizen of Dover.
DOVER, Aug. 26.-Asa Getchell, prominent
citizsn of Dover, died Monday, after short
illess, aged II years. Over fifty years ago he
came to Medford, in this county, from vassal-
boro, living there twenty years, and holding
many town Offices About thirty years ago he
moved to this town. For over twenty years
he was Register of Probate, finally declining
reelection because of his age. For nearly the
same time be was secretary and treasurer of
the Piscaiaquis Mutual Insurance Company,
He was an active Republican, and since be-
coming voter never missed voting for Presi-
dent or Governor, or attendi ng the regular
town meeting.
A Sailor Drowned.
GARDINER, Aug. 26-Theodore LoIson,
Norwegian sailor, belonging to the schooner
Addis Nj. Bird, was drowned in the Kennebec
river Monday afternoon, by falling overheard
He was 26 years of age. The body was recov.
cred
Investigating the Soldiers Home.
AUGUSTA, Aug 26.- The sub committee of
the military committee of the National House
of Representatives, appointed to investigate
the Soldiers Home, arrived 10 the city today.
The committee is made up of five members,
viz. Hon. W. S. Rosecrans of Cal , Hon Fl.
W. SLOGAN of New York, Hop. G. W. Steele
of Indiana, Hon. A. M. Cntcheon of Michi.
gan, aud Hon. R. M. Murray OF Ohio Several
ladies accompany the party, besides the at
tachees. They go to the Togus Home at
o'clock tomorrow morning, and commence
their investigation there.
bar Harbor News-Mr. BIaine's Illness.
BAR HARBoR, Aug. 26.-Mr. Blaine's cold
and bilious attack are about the same. Both
on this account and On account Of the cold
rain of today, he will not leave Mt. Desert to-
day, and probably will not for two or three
days. He has kept his room today. The
cause of his illness is probably the severe
change in the weather and eating too much
fruit Sunday.
Several members of Mr.. Blaines family Gre
ated quite an excitement last night, by getting
lost on Green mountain. They turned up all
right about midnight.
ITS Corporate Existence Extended.
WASHINGTON, Aug 26.-The acting Comp
troller Of the Currency has extended the COR
porate existence OF the Northern National
Bank of Hallowell, Me-, to Aug. 90, 1904.
Pastoral Call Accepted.
RoCKLAND, Aug. 26.-Rev. Geo. Fl. Scott, of
Andover, Mass, has accepted call as pastor
of the Congregationalist church OF Rockland,
beginning Sept 7th.
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LIEUTENANT GREEDY.
n OSngratuiatOry Telegram from the Geo
graphical Society of Paris.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 26-Lieutenant
Greely has received from Commander Chevne
OF tue royal navy congratulatory dispatch.
An ardent telegram was also received from
captain Bedford, requesting his presence at
meeting of the British Association, at Mon
treal, September 1st Lieutenant and Mrs.
Greedy leave Wednesday for Montreal, return
ing about September Sd.
he following is a translation of letter
Lieutenant Greely.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27
AUCUSES.

Deering.
The Republicans of Deering are requested to
meet at the Town House. Friday, Aug, 29th, at
8 O'Clock in the afternoon, to nominate candidate
for Representative to the Legislature, and to trans
act any other business that may legally come be-
fore the meeting. Per Order,
Deering Republican Town Committee.
Cape Elizabeth.
The Republicans of Cape Elizabeth are requested
to meet at the Town House on Thursday Aug. 18th,
at o'clock in the evening, to nominate candidate
act any other business that may legally come before
the meeting Per Order,
Cape Elizabeth Republican Town Committee.
Withdrawn.
The Republicans of Windham are requested to
NEST at the Town House on Saturday, Aug. 80,
1884. at 4 O'Clock P. NJ, to nominate a candidate
for Representative.
Per order Town Committee.
Windham, Aug %, 1884.
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DEAFNESS,

Nervous system.
From the Rev ,. NJ Palmer, formerly of
Portland, Now of Cambridge, Mass.
From personal knowledge of DR.. Lighthill's sue
cess in the cure of Catarrh and Deafness as prac-
ticed in my own family, can recommend him as
one of the most able Physicians in his speciality.
highly skilful, and in every way reliable.
JAMES M. PALMER.
From Rev. e. c. ButIer, Beverly, Mass.
most heartily recommend any one afflicted with
that troublesome disease, Catarrh, to Dr. Lighthill
have full confidence in him. His treatment has
had the most gratifying results in my own case.
which was severe and of long standing
Beverly, Mass, Oct 20, 1879.
Letter from w. b. Pedrick, of The Firm
of Pedrick and ClOssOn.
LAWRENCE, Nov LIST, 1879.
My Dear DR.. Nghthill: The fall of 1878 found
member of my family suffering severely from
chronic catarrh extending from the posterior nasal
passages through the larynx into the bronchial
tubes Perhaps for three years or more the disease
had been making slow but sure inroads, not only
locally but also the general health until it be-
evident that relief must speedily be obtained,
for the symptoms told too plainly what the result
would be if longer neglected. was led to consult
you in the matter by the advice of those whom
personally knew you had cured of similar COM
plants. Your treatment resulted, am happy to
say, in complete cure of all the dreadful symp-
TOMS such as extreme throat suffering distress in
the head and nasal and vocal organs, pain in the
lungs and susceptibility to severe colds, attacking
The head, throat and chest have entirely disappear
ed. am very grateful to you for your very kind
and gentemanly department, and more thankful
for your skiful and successful treatment and care
of this most beloved member of my family. You
are at liberty to refer to me or mine.
Very truly yours, w. r. PEDRIcK
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27
NEW YORK.
Illegally Confined.

New YORK, Aug 26 Steps ara being taken
for the release of Mrs. Henrietta Wylie who ia
alleged to be illegally confined in a private
insane asylum in Flushing, L. I. She inner
tied life interest in large estate which
yields handsome income. She is AZ years
old aud was separated some years ago from her
husband. 1t is alleged that those who have a
reversionsry interest in her estate had her con.
fined that they might enjoy her income.
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SINGING.

G. 9. Carleton, Vocal teacher and Baritone So
loist For several years in Italy with best masters
Address, 11S CONGRESS ST., Portland, Me.
aug26 sndlm.
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The September term of the Supreme Court
begins at Augusta next Tuesday. The suits of
Phillips, against the druggists is sat down for
trial.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27
BRUNsWICK.

During the shower of Friday, the wind blew
down the house occupied by William Dunnell.
in Buxton Centre, and the roof of the barn of
Mrs. HaI som.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27

Saturday evening, Sheriff DesDeaux of
Brunswick succeeded in arresting pickpocket
and locking him up. Mr.. Despeaux was In
the saloon at the depot, trying to quell dis
turbauce among the Sheridan Guards, when a
fellow made grab at his pocket and took
gold watch, present from his parents, valued
at 1925. Despeaux at once seized the snatch
thief who resisted, and general free fracas
occurred. After a severe struggle the man
was taken to the lookup and put behind the
bars
DENMARK.
Last Friday, Edgar Bennett, boy about ii
years old, was drowned while bathing in the
mill pond.
HOLLIS.
Edwin johnson, 81 years of age, of Hollis,
died in Boston, Monday evening. uHder pecu-
liar circumstances He had been on visit to
his mother, Mrs. Joseph W. Cation. who re-
sides at No. 81 Rutherford Avenue, for the
last two or three weeks, and was going home
Tuesday. He was taken sick in one of Hs-
thorn's Coaches, and on arriving opposite Dr.
Dams office on Main street, some of the pas
sepgers carried him in, but he expired in a
minute. The cause OF his sudden demise is at
tributed to heart disease.
KENT's HILL.
The fall term at Keu:s Hill opened on the
10Th inst, with about the average attendance.
Indications point to prosperous term. Prof.
Russell OF Wesleyan 'S4, takes the mathsmati-
department of ancient languages. The other
departments are filled by the same
teachers. The following officers have
been elected by the societies: Adel-
phians, president, Miss Nellie French:
Sec, Eta Sampson; breeze directors, Lulu
Adams and Laura McIntire. Literati pres,
f. P. Fogg; sec, ". C. Akers; breeze direc-
tors, George Thompson and M. Luce. CALI
opeans, pres, L. Fogg; sec., W. T. Dunn;
breeze directoTs,E. S. Merrill and G. r. Davis.
The frost of Sunday night was very heavy in
the vicinity of Naples
NEW GLOUCESTER.
Mr.. NJ. j. Rogers, of New Gloucester, the
we'll known manufacturer of Rogers cough
lozenges, died Sunday afternoon He had at
tended camp meeting at East Poland during
the day, and in the afternoon started with his
wife and family for the Poland Spring meet
ing, when he suddenly became unconscious,
and died in the arms of Mr.. Downing, at
whose house he stopped for q few moments
He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. An
gle Morrill, and Miss Flora B. Rogers.
WINTHROP.
a Joint stock company Is being formed, with
q capital Of $4,000, to erect factories on the
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-27
A FLYING LEAP.

4 teiSSs
X Inappreciable.
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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-06

Notice to Passengers.
Passengers wanting to 60 away on the
morning train will please leave their orders
for the bus the night before at the Parker
House or Jackson House.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-06

ar. JOHNS CHAPTER, MO. o.
rTyHE STATED ooNvooATIoNs OF ST
Johns Chapter. No. s, =. a. M, VIII be
held ct Masonic Hall, ON the Saturday next sue
oeedfng the pale Of the moon in oscn montn.
All Royal Arch Masons, In good stanaihs' are
0o'' L. W. THOMPSON, II. P.
JOHN z. JONES, Secretary.