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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
Canvasing Plant Beds.

EDITOR SOUTH KENTuCKIAN:
Canvasing tobacco plant beds
seems to be growing III favor with
farmers, and from what we can learn,
there will be much of it done this
season. 1t becomes more important
from the fact that persons will be
late burning and sowing, and by
using canvas the plants can be
grown much sooner. AS | have used
canvas for six years, perhaps few
items will be ofintcrest to the public.
| have my canvas ten yards square,
sewed together like carpet which
requires 100 yards. We box our bed
with plank about II inches wide, two
plank to side lG feet long will allow
them to lap, nail them together in
the center and at the corners using
few stabs to keep them in place.
Throw up enough dirt around tie
outside TO keep the bugs out, have a
few rows of strips to run across the
bed nailed on the top of stabs to keep
the canvas off the ground inside the
bed. These strips can be had from the
planning mill; ten cents worth will be
sufficient for one bed. Stretch the
canvas tightly across the bed, lacking
on the outside of plank. Some per-
sons dispense with the plank, and
spread the canvas on a little brush
thrown OH the bed, but think the
boxing with planks holds the
warmth better and is surer to keep
the bugs out. The beds should be
tolerably level, if not the water will
gather when il rains on some parts
Of the canvas and wash the beds.
The beds should be well exposed to
the sun, or the plants will be tender.
Take off the canvas about the time
you would take off brush.
DO not SOW too many seed, as they
all seem to come up under canvas,
and to live after coming up. 1t was
several years, before could get The
proper amount of seed. After hay
ing my plants too thick for several
years, | make it rule to put COM
mon sized tablespoonful of seed to
100 yards, striking it off with nv
finger. like you would strike Off a
half bushel of wheat.
by properly canvasing a little more
than half the usual amount of plant
land is sufficient.
II NJ pIPDCp
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
SMITHS NEW LIVERY STABLE.

Mr.. Geo. w. Smith, who few
weeks ago moved and opened a livery,
feed and sale stable on Bridge street,
nearly opposite the postoflice, is now
in full sail, having renovated the old
building throughout by the assistance
of the painter and carpenter until it
now presents a very handsome APP
pearance and stands in the front rank
with our larger livery stables, and he
wishes to inform his many friends
throughout Christian hounty through
the South Kcntuckian that such is u
fact, and that he will feed and care for
your stock as good if not better and
furnish you with as good livery as can
be had in the city at reasonable prices.
lie is not scant in feeding your ami
mails and his stable and stalls are COM
Portable. Farmers, when you come to
town put up with G. w, Smith. Par
ticular attention and inducements
given to travelling men. These are
facts, but don't take our word for it,
but go and see for yourselves, and 10
cents to ginger cake you will be en-
tirely satisfied. Feb. % I'm.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
FOR SALE CHEAP

The following articles which are al
most new will be sold at bargain.
They have been used only few
weeks, and are as good as new in ev-
cry respect. No. Z Sentinel Stove
with all utensils, original cost $40.
A set of Walnut furniture, three
pieces, first cost $50.
An improved Spring Mattress that
cost $3.50.
An elegant combined desk and
book case that cost $40.
These articles will be sold very
low. Apply at this ofiie.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
SoC1ALITIES.

Mr.. L. G. Sebree, Jr., is in Louis
vile.
Rev. DR.. T. G. Keen has gone to
Evansville.
Capt. Clark, of GAINESVILLE, attend
cd the tobacco sales this week.
Mr.. Russell r. Ilipkins has gone
West TO grow up with the country.
Esq. w. II. Cato, of North Chris
tian, is in the city this week attend
ing TO some cases in court.
Rev. Mr.. Prestige, Of Newcastle,
will preach at the Baptist church
next Sunday.
Mr.. j. &, Cheatham, of Lafayette,
has gone to Lake Weir, Fla, for the
benefit of his health.
Mr.. ID. NJ. Taylor, who has been
rusticating in Florida for several
weeks, returned last Sunday and
speaks in glowing terms ofthat local
ity.
Mr.. A. S. Dabney, of Cadiz, who
has been attending the dental college
at Baltimore, passed through the city
yesterday on his way home.
Miss Matte Hickman has returned
from st. Louis, where she has been
on an extended visit TO her sister,
Mrs. Gray. The latter accompanied
her home and will remain here scve-
raj months.
Mr.. b. b. Butler, sheriff of Todd
county, was married Tuesday to Miss
llcslcy, of Greenvillc, and stopped
over here Yesterday on his return to
Elkton. Mr.. Butler aud his bride
were accompanied by Mr.. j. r.
Wilcs.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
AN ADDRESS.

Twenty seven long years through this vain
world I've passed,
And TO the conclusion have come at last
That u man without u companion is like a ship
at mid ocean
Without compass to guide 1t Alright.
And to you, the one I've chosen, oIer my
palm
And hope you'll not be frightened but keep
quite calm,
And too, have some important ideas TO suggest
And will endeavor to relate them nevertheless,
Consider the matter, consult your mind,
For this is not trine assure you my friend;
Some people say they marry not for wit,
But that they each others money may get,
There Is one thing certain upon which I'll COM
That is, you marry me for money you'll not
get II cent,
But you marry ME for true love, to thee III
assure
I'll give what have and can you ask moreg
ThinE over the matter, consult your "chum"
4 Then let the answer be u favorable one,
SILAs RAZOR STRAP.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
March 9th, 1881.

" MulCIl utll, 1901.
Ed. South KENTUcKIAN:
February Goth we boarded the train
at Croiton, KY, with a full dctcrmi-
nation of going to the above place,
'ceptin' we slipped, and if so we
aimed to slip in that direction. But
we are proud to say we landed here
safe, sound and well, which was
miracle, as there were twenty-thrCe
of us in crowded coach, and the
train tugging away over an appar-
emily endless road at the rate of forty
miles per hour. The reader can east
y imagine whether or not we had
pleasant trip, though we looked at
many beautiful cities and scenerics.
New Orleans, the queen of the south,
is a beautiful city. The finest vessels
that pillow the foaming pillows TO and
from all parts of the known world,
add much to the beauty of this no.
BILE city. Nashville Tenn, Monlgom-
cry and Mobile Ala, are beautiful
cities and architecture seems TO be at
the highest pinnacle of perfection.
Through Southern Alabama and
Mississippi great belts of pine timber
cover the dismal swamps which are
to be seen there, and the land is low,
wet and marshy producing, cane in
abundance, while little or no farming
is done. Saw-mills are to seen every
mile or so cutting up those fine
belts of timber and shipping TO all
points North and South. The peo-
pie here present sallow complexion.
But we must now turn our thoughts
and speak something about this
beautiful and well famed state of
Texas the one we now claim as our
home. We will say nothing about
Texas generally because we have
only been here a short time. Dallas,
is nice city surrounded with a
beautiful farming country producing
Il bale of cotton per acre. Fort
Worth is in good farming country
and also good railroad center. Abb
lene, the county seat Of Taylor
county, and - miles from Arson, the
county seat of Jones, is only
three years old and contains about
four thousand inhabitants, though
the country is not so well adapted to
farming. Arson is a beautiful small
town located near the center of the
county, and is surrounded with a
good farming country, so say the peo-
pie, but little or no farm ing is done
yet. Vast herds of cattle roam over
the beautiful prairie plains in count
less numbers, and herding is the only
industry carried on here to make
money. But the people have begun
farming on more extensive scale,
and will in few years make farm
ing profitable here; anything that
grows on vine grows to perfection.
The people here are sociable, kind
and generous hearted, and accommo-
dating in all respects. Peace and
good will towards all my Christian
county friends and especially North
Christian friends ever.
MERIDA.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
DIED.

Mr.. Daniel Dulin, an old and high
ly respected citizen of the Crofton
neighborhood,' died last Friday, aged
about 10 years. He was good citi-
zen and one who will be missed in
his community. He was brother of
Messrs. Rice and Lot Dulin, of this
county, and the father of Messrs.
Louis and Frank Dulin.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14

In family fight in Marion county,
Wash Burks was killed and his faith
cr Floyd Burks shot in the wrist OF
one side, and Green Clayton killed
and his son Lawrence wounded OH
the other. The Claytons attacked
Burks and his three SONS because the
younger Clayton was forbidden to
visit Floyd Burks' daughter.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
B, ROSENBAUM

Has just returned from the East
with large stock of spring goods
which will be open to-day to the pub
lie. He has the latest styles in dress
goods, laccs, hats, boot and shoes, and
everything which goes TO make mp
the paraphernalia OF the fair SEX
These goods are from the best Eastern
houses and he has marked them down
to Rock Bottom prices. Go and see
his handsome selections.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
By Telegraph.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 10, 1884,
We received yesterday a dispatch
from Jno. Il. Wright, stating that he
had closed contract with New York
Hat Factory. for the exclusive sale OF
the nobbiest line Of still hats ever
shown in IIopkinsville. So young
men, old men and all, do not buy
your hats until you have seen his Sc
lections.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14

Eddie, son of Mr.. w. D. Pace, of
this city, was severely burned last
Tuesday. While playing around the
fire in a room alone, his clothing was
set on fire, and the little fellow was
severely burned before his screams
brought his mother to his rescue.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
Flint MEATS

The subject in question is one that
every man, woman and child is in.
tcrcsted in, and where this nutritious
article can be had is something that
they desire TO know. Mr.. w. r.
Thompson has just opened meet
market in the old stand formerly kept
by Mr.. Coombs, where you will find
a bountiful supply of all kinds of
meats, such as beef, mutton, pork,
either in roast or steaks, veal outlets
sliced ham and liver. His assistant,
Frank Robinson,is thoroughly posted
in the Butchering department. and
can trim you up nice roast or slice
you a steak in a iify. Give Mr..
Thompson trial and you will never
regret it.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14

After the first of July the Cadiz
mail will arrive here at noon and de-
part in the afternoon, as the new
contractor lives in Cadiz. This will
be much better for Hopkinsville as
the mail does not arrive here at
night in time to be opened until the
next day.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
SPECIAL LOCALS.

NOTICE: In another column will
be found an article in which all
(whethcr they will or no) are inter
estcd. Ncglcctiug to read it may
prove very serious as an expensive
affair. Werefrr TO the advertisement
Of Prickly Ash l}itters. A know
ledge Of its merits and the benefit
you or your family may derive from
using it will save not only health but
many dollars otherwise expended in
doctors bills"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
THE SPIRIT OF THE FARM,

Published at Nashville Tenn is the recognized
organ of the stock breeders and blood horse as
socations, Farmers and horticultural society OF
the State Grange of Tennessee. 1t contains IL
pages OF good reading matter ON all Depart
ments connected with the farm. The farmers
of Tennessee and Kentucky own the paper
which is conducted by practical men. To be-
come useful and valuable citizen it is essential
for him to be thoroughly posted with the affairs
of his people by subscribing for his county pa
per and it is equally important for him to be in
formed an all agricultural and stock matters in
order to make his farming operations proflita-
PIE fa Ing g. p price OF the Spirit Of the
engagements TO club this valuable farmers paper
with the SOUTH KENTrCKIAN at S365 for both
papers.
Jno. W. Morton Nashville Tenn is the gener-
al agent for subscriptions and advertisements
Geo. w. Metcalfe is local agent at Hopkinsville
JnO. w. FaXOn of the Bank of lIopknsville
will forward all subscriptions free of charge.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
TRENTON, Ky.
Mn. EplroR:

Nh. EDITOR:
hope you will find room in your
valuable paper for the following To-
Gals:
Prof. Taylor, one of Americas
best lcgcrdemainists, gave us fine
show last Friday andSaturday nights
he Logan with changing wine into
water and wafer into wine. l know
this to be so for | tasted the wine.
lie also performed great many 9TH
er wonders too numerous to mention,
We are expecting fine troupe Tues
day eve next-Yankee Robinson &
Co. Now we cordially invite all to
attend who have the "elegant dust"
The following piece of poetry was
dropped from IA gents pocket while
walking tho streets Of Trenton. 1t
seems that he was going to propose
right on the spot and also expected
Sto be milliopaire.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
Go with the crowd
and buy your Grocer
les from M. O. Smith
& Go.

Tell me blue-eyed stranger, where
| can find the Livery Man, j. NJ.
Hipkins Kind sir, on Main Street, at
the Main Street Stables.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14

McCamy, Bonte &
Co., make a speciality
Of Reapers, Mowers,
Bin ders, Threshing
Machinery, Engines,
Saw Mills, and in fact
everything that will
till your soils correct
ly, with light labor,
and bring to you a
golden harvest.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14

| have just received lot of supe-
rior woven wire mattresses which |
am offering cheap for cash.
A. w. PYLE
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14

FARMERS and FARMERY SONS
GAN MAKE ssR @ossIYTqR
During lho Fail and Winter. Fer paTcalIIs. address.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14

Country Merchants
should not fail to call
and see the immense
stock Of Groceries
kept by M. o. Smith
& Co.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14

If you wish to live
well, be we'll, and keep
well, take DR. buttons
Vegetable Discovery,
G.. E. Gather keeps
it.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
FOR SALE.

A house and lot on the west side of
Main street, containing 6 rooms in
good repair, with | acre Of ground,
good out houses and splendid water
facilities. Very reasonably by
II. w. & +. w. BUCKNER.
[mar. II I'm.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
Fresh N or t h Q IN
Clover Seed at Nc
Kee & Pools.

Nearly ev9ryb o dy
buys the Excelsior
w a g on m ID q by
Forbes & Bro.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-14
Anson, Jones Co., Texas.

- NJ IEKUE.
llopkinsville, KY, Mar. 10, 81.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-25
A Discourse Of Buddha.
BY EDWIN ARNOLD.

BY EDWIN ARNOLD.
Herewith broken beam of Buddha's lore
One raylet of his glorious gift of light?
Kose-gleam which fingers when the sun is down
Such space that men may find path thereby.
Amanda teld his Brethren of the Robe
In the full Sangha, saying Il have heard!"
Amanda said: upon certain morn
At Rajagrlha, in Wasanta time
Lord Buddha sate-the great Tathagato.
Speaking with wayfarers wo ds such as these.
There Was Temple built to SuyTa
Between the dyer's sheds and grain market
With white porch sheltered by peepul-tree;
Whereby he safe; and priest questioned him
Shadows are good when the high sun is flaming
From wherso'er they fall;
SOmeltake their rest beneath the holy temple,
Some by the prison wall
" The Kings gilt palace-roof shuts off the sun
So doth the dyer's shed!
Which is the chiefest shade of all these shadows?
They are alikel' one said.
so is it, quoth he, with all shows of living:
AS shadows fall. they fall!
Rest under il ye must, but question not
Which is the beat of ALL
"sYet in the forest some trees wave with fragrance
or fruit and bloom o'er head;
And some are evil, bearing frui'less branches,
Whence poisonous air is spread.
''Therefore,-though all he shows seek if We must
Right shelter from life's heat
Lo! these do well who toll for wife and child
Threading the burning street,
Good is it helping kndred good to dwell
Blameless and just to all;
Good to give aims, with good will in the heart
Albeit the store be SMALL
Good to speak sweet and gentle words, to be
Merciful, patient, mild;
To hear the law, and keep it, leading days
Innocent undefiled
:" These be chief goods-for evil by it's like
Ends not, nor hate by hate;
By love hate ceasetk by well doing ILL.,
By knowledge life's dark state.
" sLookl yonder scars an saglel mark those wings
Which cleaye the blue, cool skies
What shadow needeth that proud Lord of Air
To shield his fearless eyes?
Rise from this life! lift upon new-spread pinion
Hearts free and great as hist
The eagle seeks no shadow, nor the wise
Greater or lesser blissp"
From the Chicago Current.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-25
Ocean Insurance company.

EsHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
a Ocean Insurance Company for the choice of
Directors and the transaction of such other busi-
ness as ay legally come before them, will be held
at the office of the Company, on Wednesday, the
seventh day of January, 1885, a 3 O'Clock o M.
CHAS. T. FLAGG, Sec'y.
Portland, December 17th 1884
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NOTICE
hereby give notice that hav sold my entire in
terest in ce
STOVE AND FURN CE BUSINESS,
etc., - Market squs e,PortIand, ,Me.,to
A. II. ALGXANDER.

Mr.. Alexander has be en- in my employ for the
past seveH years, and can cheerfully recommend
him to all of my Gust, mers
All who are indeb' I'D to me will please call and
make prompt paym mt to A. r. Alexander and all
noidlng demands gainst me- will present the same
70 nlm Ior settleJ lent. w. ID. AMES.
Dec. 8, 1884. decI7d2w
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-25
Cumberland National Bank.

FE,HE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
n Cumberland National Bank of Portland, will
be held at their Banking rooms ON Tuesday the
thirteenth day of January, 1885, at 10 o'clock A.
M for the following purposes:
1st. For the choice of Directors for the ensuing
year.
Article of Association and extend the cooperative
existence of the Bank in accordance with the Ma
tional Banking laws.
Sd. The transaction of any other business that
maylegally come before them
WILLIAM H. SOULE, Cashier,
Portland. Dec. 9th, 1884. dec13dtd
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For Sale.

STEAMER GORDON, owned by Harpswell
- Steamboat Co., now running on the route be-
tween Portland and Harpswell. touching at Long,
Little and Great Chebeague and Orr's Island is in
good condition. over $4,000 has been expended on
hull and machinery during past three years. is light
on fuel, has good machinery aud large cabin accom-
modations, has regular passenger and freight
traffic besides the excursion business in summer
which is increasing each year; has special U. S.
license in summer for 225 passengers. Will sell
for cash or exchange for other property.
Apply to GEO. F. WEST, Manager,
33 Plum St., Portland
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK

FE1HE Stockholders of the Merchants National
Il Bank of Portland are hereby notified that
their annual meeting will be held at the Bank
Tuesday, January 13, 1885, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
for the following purposes
1st.-To choose directors for the ensuing year.
2nd-To decide whether they will amend the
sixth article of association and extend the corporate
existence OF the bank twenty years.
3rd.-The transaction of any other business that
may legally be brought before them.
CHAS. PAYSON,
Portland, Dec. IL, 1884. Cashier.
dec12 dtd
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For Sale.

TTNHE McGlinchy Brewery lot with buildings
thereon, situated on Fore street, opposite the
Fore st. of 81 feet, and extending back about 93
feet and containing 26, 1862 square feet of land.
he lot of land and buildings, AMI its location it
portation axes it very desirable for manufactur-
ing purposes.
so for sale, Steam Boiler Engine Shafttng
and Pulleys, large copper boiler and tanks, and
large copper refrigerator and grain elevator.
oct28 diff
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ROOMS TUs LET.

Brief advertisements are inserted under
this head one week TOr 25 cents, paid i'm
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-25
Citizens Mutual Relief Society.
ANNUAL MEETING.

EVHE Annual Meeting of this Society for the choice
of officers and the transaction of such other
business as may legally come before the meeting
will be held at Reception Hall FRIDAY EVENING.
Dec 26. 1884, at 712 o'clock. The Directors meet
half an hour previous. Per order,
dec23d3t NJ N. RICH, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-25
National Traders Bank.

NauORaI FFadefS Bamk.
YEsHE shareholders of the National Traders Bank,
IL Of Portland, are hereby notified that their an
nual meeting will be held at their banking room on
Tuesday, the 18th day of January next, at IL
O'Clock M. to choose Ave Directors for the ensu-
ing year. Also, to advise on the expediency of ap-
plying for extension of the corporate existence of
the bank, which expires in August next.
EDWARD GOULD. Cashier.
Dec. 18th, 1884. dec1 2dtd
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-25

STOR SALE-A Kimball Jump seat sleigh; full
b. trimmed; can be used a single sleigh or with
two seats Price $25; for sale by g. K. HAYES,
TT Middle St. dec24-1
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For Sale.

GCHR. EMMA A. HIGGINS, of Wellfeet. 80
- 4S-1OO tons new measurement; built in 1859;
suitable for banking or coasting business.
Apply to JOHN H. RYDER.
oct25eodH Wellheet Mass
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WANTED.
WANTED.
Sanyasser wanted
ROm sAEK.

Brief advertisements are inserted under
this head one week for 15 cents, paid i'm
advance.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-25
MEETING
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Stockholders Meeting.

DURSUANT to vote of the Directors, passed
a. December %, A. D. 1884, notice is hereby
given that there will be meeting of the stockhol-
ders OF the International Steamship Co., at their of
fee in the First National Bank Building Portland
Me-, on the 26th day of December, A. D. 1884, at
O'Clock p. M. to consider and act upon the follow
ing matters:
1st What measures the stockholders will adopt
for iquidating the liabilities of the corporation
and paying for the steamer Cumberland.
End. Whether, for such purposes, the corpora
tion shall issue its obligations to be secured upon
any of its property issue preferred stock or re-
duce the par value of the present shares and in
crease its capital, by issuing shares of the re-
duced par value or will com bne two more of the
methods aforesaid.
3rd To determine the details OF whatever meth
DDS shall be adopted for such purposes.
4th To determine what measures the stockhold-
ers will adopt, if any for redeeming the stock is
sued, according to the vote of the Directors of
March 25th, 1884.
II. j. LIBBY, Secretary.
Portland December 22nd A. D. 1884.
dec23 dat