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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

FELL FRoM A CHERRY TREE.-Kelly
Robson, Ii year old son of Reuben
Robisen, of Stewartstown, fell from a
cherry tree, distance of 20 feet, on
Thursday evening last, which caused
thyroid dislocation Of the hip joint.
1t was reduced by Drs. Davenport
and Birch, the patient being under
the influence of ether. Latest advices
are to the effect that the little fellow
is getting along as well as could be
expected. We regret to hear of the
accident.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

State Of West Virginia, Go
County OF Monongalin. 20
I, John II. Hoffman, Cashier Of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement II true TO the
best Of my knowledge and belief
JOHN III. HOFFMAN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this LIST day Of July, 1894.
JOSEPH MoRELAND, Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
T.. SnIaLER,
II. G. BFRKELY, Directors.
V WIN. MoonlfEAD.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

Those BIC CArrLE.-Some time ago
we mentioned yoke Of young cattle
owned by j. p. Bowlby that weighed
then 2,7O0 pounds. Mr.. Bowlby in
forms us that he weighed them on
the 18th ult. and they then pulled
the beam at AGO pounds. He in
tends to make them bring him $500 in
the fall, and we believe he can do it
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

The finest and largest stock of
Dress Goods, Muslins. &C., in
the county, can be found at
Chadwick's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

IT is we'll for our readers to note
that Chadwick 4 Go. keep.the largest
stock and cheapest gootls in town.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

McGEE--On Sunday June goth at
her home near Browns school house
in Clinton district Mrs. John w.
Niece.
SwIsnER-On the 25th inst, at
Clinton Furnace, George Swisher,
formerly of Morgantown, aged about
88 years. Deceased was one Of the
oldest citizens Of the county, and was
well known here.
WEsT-At the residence Of his
father in Clinton district, on Satur
day June 2Sth, Hardwick, youngest
son OF Mr.. Hamilton G. West. The
bereaved parents and friends have
our sympathy in their affection.
RonRBoUoH. Bnckhannon, w.
Va, June 23d, irwin NJ Rohfbough,
Of typhoid fever. Deceased was
formerly student Of the University
aud had many friends here who. will
be shocked to learn Of. his untimcly
death.
CosToLo.--On the 18th inst. Mr..
Geo. Costello. of this city, went with
his entire family to West Virginia
to attend the funeral of his mother,
Mrs. Charity Costello, who died at the
advanced age ninety years and five
days. She was followed to her last
resting place by a large concourse Of
relatives and friends. She had lived
consistent member of the M. f.
church for forty-five years. She was
a woman Of irreproachable character,
was highly esteemed and much re-
spectcd. UniontowM Standard.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

REAL ESTATE AGENcY.-Mr. Jos.
Moreland is arranging to open and
conduct a real estate agency on q
large scale. As soon as the details
of the matter can be settled upon his
announcement will appear in the New
DOMINION. He will provide for an
extensive system Of correspondence
and keep list Of buyers and sellers,
with the kinds of property wanted
by the former and the kind offered
by the latter class. 1t is very prob
able that numerous real estate trans
actions will be necessary here in the
near future, and an agency of this
kind will be a necessity. All business
left with him will be promptly attend
ed to on the most favorable terms.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

On last Friday evening, the school
Of Mr.. S. B. Brown closed its session
with pleasant little entertainment,
consisting of declamations aud essays.
The young gentlemen taking parts
acquitted themselves in manner
that was deserving of high praise.
The essays on Napoleon and Lord
Byron. were especially notable for
their depth of thought and tcrse com
position. Mr.. Brown has proved the
right man in the right place, and his
scholars are much attached to him.
The entertainment was very enjoyable
and interesting, and both teacher and
pupils received many hearty congrat-
ulations. .-Martinsburq Independent.
Mr.. Brown is our own Sam. lie is a
graduate of the University and a
thorough scholar. He has made
himself very popular during his resi-
dence in Martinsburg.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

THE New DOMINION and Wheeling
weekly Register 1915 year
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

ANOTHER TTAcTIoN ENGINE. -
Messrs. Simon Mcclure and Jas. A.
Comley have purchased from Garrett
Conn one of those famous traction
engines and new thresher. The
machines will be here in q few days
and ready for work. AS soon as the
grain crops are threshed Messrs. Nc
Chre d Comley will use the engine
for running saw mills or anything
else to which steam power can be at
tached. Threshing by steam is GER
tainly an improvement on thcsold
horse killing machines, and it Is said
to be cheaper. 1t will eventually be
used entirely. We advise parties
who need power for any kind of ma
chinery to give these gentleman a
call. We will guarantee liberal
terms from them and promptness in
all the details Of the matter.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

One dollar and a half and two
dollar Fans for seventy-tive cents
and one dollar at ChadWick's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

Subscribe for the New DoMINIof.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

ID eport Of the Condition Of she.SEC-
NOND NATIONAL BANK Of Nor
gantown, Mt Morgantown, IN the State
of West Virginia, at the close Of business,
June 20, 1881.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

GIRLs WAxrED.-Two good girls
can find employment 1t the Cont
mental Hotel, Fairmont, by applying
soon. Wages from 81 to s. per week
according to experience.
J. w. IRWIN,
Proprietor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

FREE ferriage At the Little Falls to
all regular customers at Hutchinson
d Jacobs Store.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

WE are in receipt of the list of in
stitutes for "a. A number have al
ready been held. The others that
will chiefly interest our people, are
those at Grantsville, to be conducted
by T. e. Hodges, beginning, August
4th; Lewisburg, by A. L. Wade, Aug
25th; Hamlin, by A. L. Wade, July
14th; Fairmont by T. E. Hodges
Aug. 18th; Mercer county July 7th
A. L. Wade; Morgantown, by Prof
d. B. Purinton. August 18th; Union
August 1lth, A. L. Wade; Spencer
July 9Sth By T. E Hodges.
Nh ALExAnDrR H. Tart, OF Union
town, spent several days last week in
this place looking up real estate that
would promise fair return upon hit
investment. While here he purchas
ed the Robinson house on Front St
from Geo. C. Stnrgiss and the Isaac
Cooper property on the Ices Ferry
turnpike near town, paying respect
lively $1,000 and 81, 800 for them. W.
learn that he is also negotiating fol
the Swisher house and lot on From
Street. Mr.. TAFT thinks Morgantowr
has promising future before hel
and that investments Of this kline
will bring good return. We woult
be glad il lie and q few more sucl
men would make Morgantown thei
place at residence.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-07-05

Next Friday il the day we cele-
brate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
CO1PT CALENDARs-MARCH7.

srPRFuE COURT CHAMBERS Before Lawrence J.-Nos
40 a. As 40 81 3d. d. So o. So 60 81 g. 81 - lOe no.
SUPREME CoURT-GEsERAL TERH-Blfore Davis, =. J.;
Brady and Daniels JJ-NOs g. IL, IS a. 49, 49, ~ 81 y,
80 02 lO3 lOi l0 lOs l09, 10, ILL., H. 49, u.s. 40
s9,FSsSe C6uRI-srRciAL TERM--Before Van Brunt j.
Nos 2 1888 3s4 1885, 3S7 3sS JS 800 1872, 5y3 J9i,
Sas 3e6 Sg7' S0s' $40 400, IOl. 4O2.
SI,PagiE CoURT-CIRCu1T-PART I.-Ief0re Donohue, j.
Nos I2II s92 1852 1883 1924, lJ55 1872 1870 !34
7s7 274 sac gl' 2s9 iso ls2e IS2g s0 isSl sss
SO 7S4 1893 l57 1884, 800. e6s. lO0 ll27 1863 1898
SiiyEE1E CouEI-CRcUTT-PART II.-Before Barrett j.
Special Term-Case Wilmerding sgt Mekesson NO DAY
sUPEeIoE CoURr-cIRcUII- III;-Before Van Worst
J-Nos 2622 2iO3, 24l = 242l2 30 p R44 1884 1850,
S33 256s ll3 1863 25ll 25ls, 25l2 BOB 220O 1856,
2737 97s5 257l 27Sl 2670, 2Ge4. 24sO 2oe7 InqueA-
ssKRo6sIEs CouRi-Before Rollins s.-Motion calendar
and viii OF leander Allen IL q IN .,, -, -,
suPEHoR CoURT-G ESRRAL TgRM-AdOurned until Monday,
svyrrop CouRr-sPEuAL rKRy-Before TruaI, mos.
SUrEaIoE CoURr-TRiAL TREMPAEf lBeiore lpgrahan m
Nos 3OG 1910 1921 642 652 60 t0b 49, 40, 2o2,
253. Ib94 l37, $40, 500, go, $50. BJg. 9@3 it-o ,
COMMON PIEAs-GKyEBAL TEEB-Before Larremofe, r. g
Daily and Van Hoesen JJ.-Nos 81 49, T. a. 90 ~ ~ o.
Ceypox PIEAs-SPEcIAL TKRM-DefOre Beach, J.-No y
COMMON PIIAs-THAL TERM--PAHI l.-BeIOiS DAY. I, j.
Case On-No. 577. No day calcpdaT " ,-.,.,
CITY CoURT-TRlAL TERM-PAm I-Beiore nehtpssb ! -
Nos 1929 2l37 2I7 1890 1894 20lO 2222 l40o 800 20o
2gSs 1915 1851 1859 253 1917. 53u9 POS 2O9s 1888,
22Oa 2l9J, 1929 1884 1927, 2j2s 2oln aOl $50 EStf
CIR COUHT-TRiAL 1KRH-PABf 1IBefore eAdsn' Z a -
Nos lI27 zles, 2l0 2oi0 ISL 1870 ig95 igs. 5aS
aiss 2Ss $50 2iGs, $40 ssS2 2sti 2l2e 225l ls2e
CIR C0uKI-fRlAL TEEs-PAu llioBei9Ie bII99Ssh IN
Nos 1854 1885 liG9 1905 lo4 9 2l0 2lb, 2lsS lfoI'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
AMERICAN BASEBILL Association.

BALTIMORE, March 5.-The playing schedule
OF the American Baseball Association decided upon
here to-day. 1t Ia in part as follows:
At Neto- York-MetropOtan and Columbus, June 20,
July and @ September 81 and %; Cincinnati June 90,
81 and o. September and 8; Louisville, June 81 %
"a September and 9 indianapolis, July II, l3 and
l5 September 10 and II; Toledo, July T. and TO- Sep
TENDER IS and 20 st. Louis, July 4, 4 and s. September
IL and IA Brooklyn, July 30, 80 and ST. September
and Athletic July %. % and %, August 13 and II
Baltimore May l, and g. August 20 and 81 Washing
tom May g. 10 and -, August and .; Allegheny, May
5, D aud Z, August 10 and H.
BrOokipl-Brooklyn and Columbus, June 21, % and
"a September ii and 10 Cincinnati, July &, and 10,
September II and O. Louisville July 4, and >, Sep
TENDER l8 and 20 Indianapolis June %, July and 2,
September and 8; Toledo June 90, % and 30 septem-
Der and 0; st. Louis July - ID and Is, September Il
and 81 Metropolitan, July q and 90 August 49, 20 and
q Athletic July 26 and 81 August 90 20 and 81 Bal
timore May o. 90 and 24 July II and 49, Washington,
May l, and 3, August and 9; Allegheny, May 9, 10
aud II, August and q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA STOCKS
SAN FRANCISCO March 6, 1884,

At the annual election for. trustees Of the Iron
Silver Mining Company, held March ., the follow
r. Fl Riokard. James d. Smith, W. G. Wiley, L. b.
Brooks, Homer A. Holt, w. i: Stevens, /. H..
PIERCE, John 5. Newbeny and William A. Moore.
ing were elected az officers John S. Newberry,
president; X. IT, Richard, vice-presdent; James d.
Smith treasurer, and Homer A. Holt, secretary.
nv reGuest of the Executive Committee a commit
tee tee from the stockholders of three persons were
appointed to visit the mine during the year and
DDS of working the mine, and report the result Of
their investigation. The net profits from the work
ing of the mine in 1883 were 1925 which,
added TO the surplus remaining at the beginning of
the year, made a total of S576,S2S. Dividends
were paid during the year to the amount OF
$500, 900, leaving the surplus December 81, 1883,
at $276,S2S.
The Union Consolidated Mining Company has
levied an assessment of 81 per share.
The Bonanza King Consolidated Mining SOn-
PAYABLE March TO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07


"I certainly think such charges would he reasonable
for limited time but whether they would be reasonahe
for one year two years j. different do not ,nihk
the charge was high when made by person OF MT
Ris standing the bar; and when he leaves his Office
IN NewYork aud remains here for time sueh services
by such lawyers are really worth the sums asked. .
n the time hiy days or 13uFlnys asked M.N an
AiStyne, was q e charge proper
Even If the time 50 days, think under the cir
cumStanccs that the charg- was reasonable We nave 20
take the actual circumstance 10 Judge property
In your Judgment was there amy improper ucgieci on
the part OF officials Of the Government 10 pushing these
caseSV asked Mr. Stewart.
Certainly nothing Of the kind daring nv ;lu'e
II was reported that Garfield proposed your removal
from the CabneG; said Mr.. Springer, viii you explain
thatl"
81 came into the Cabinet President Garfield
choice. never allowed anybody to ask the fre,luehl
FOR my appointment and took means 10 let MN hho"
did not ask the place. cannot believe that ne CON
tempated any such act. II he aid, made IL easy LOT
him at one time 10 dispense with my services lie naue
an appointment in my Department while was absent
that objected to. lie knew that must 20 our II me
appointment remained had rendered and pressed my
resignation. The night before he was shot ne was e
ceptonally kind and cordial had no reason % do9o.;
from the moment entered his Cabinet till he deh put
that had his confidence the fullest extent lie com
Piled with my wishes in the case OF the appointment anu
induced me 10 remain. -,
Ex-senator Spencer Ia expected 10 appear before Ine
Committee tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
THE DANvGLLE INVESTIGATION.

WAsHINGroN, March John 4. l. Lee,
Roadluster was the ffrst witness before the DsnvLe
investigating committee. J. c. Fowler, Rcaduster OF
BRISTOL Va. testified 10 having received an" extra" Of
The Wgb>rNe Virginia Enterprise on the day before the
election u which the headlines were The Bloody Negro
Riot In Uauyi.e! An immense meeting IN Richmond held
Sunday EVENING" Malone responsible for boodshed!
White men % Virginia urged TO be true 70 their own
race In tie race conflict which Malone has brought
about" The circular purported to be a teleglaplhc
dispatch from Richmond containing series OF rcsou-
tons adopted alleged mass meeting IN Richmond
which set fort that conflict had been brought about at
Danviue for the purpose Of creating race Issue. The
following Dispatch signed by ]. y. Robertson added
to the extra: II you only knew our suffering here on
accOun. negro rule You would vote deficient We are
standing doors with guns protecting our Families
Post this up al the Court House door"
Tie witness said that the effect at the election was to
make the issue simply, Are you negro or are you
white msup 1t the duty OF the witness 70 challenge
votes for the Readjusters and he was several times
assaulted election day, but was defended by some OF
the Democrats at the risk OF their lives.
In the Senate Mr. sherman called attention 10 the Tact
that the House had agreed 10 the joint resolution apprO
priatng $4,000 for the Senate contingent fund. II
was found that the House had added pro so that the
money should DO used for investigation which had
not already been ordered. Mr.. Batter said that the
condition was one which the House had no eight 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Thursday March s, 1854.
SILVER FOR NATIONAL BANK NoTEs.-Several banks in
NewYork and elsewhere have informed Treasurer
Wyman that In they receive United States 81
~ notes in exchange for National bank notes sent to
the Treasury for redemption they will accept standard
silver dollars Two nsslments OF - 900 each OF silver
dollars recently shipped to a SewIork bank In re-
demption OF mutlated bank notes.
POSTAGE on SECOND CLASS MATTER-In the Senate
to-day favorable report made the bill fixing the
rate OF postage to I've paid upon mail matter Of the second
class when sent by others than publishers news agents
1t FIXES the transient newspapers at cent for
four ounces the present rate being cent for two
ounces.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS N PENNsYIvASIA-In the Senate to-
day Mr. Mitchell introduced bills 10 provide for the
ton OF public building in Lancaster to increase the
amount to be expended on the public building at Eric
from to $500 900 and TO Increase the amount
to be expended the public building al Pittsbug TO
S1,500,000
REFUNDING A SMALL sCM.-On motion Of Mr.. Logan,
the Senate to-day passed bin TO refund TO Fraey &
Degerne Of Chicago the of S15 enormously paid
the United States under misapprehensiOn OF the trade
mark law.
REWARD FOR AN ISvFNTOR.-The Senate to-day passed
bill appropriang 5000 900 to Colonel A. H. Emery for
the invention and construction OF machine for testing
iron and steel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
CLOSING PRICES or PHILADELPHIA STOCKS
R.par,el bI JOIN Il DAYLs & CO. L Wilt
THURSDAY, March 6-P. N


TO-day's stock market was insufferably dull F; yet
there was a significance even in its dulness. There
was no lack of support to prices there was
enough TO forbid the making of q new short
interest and sufficient to encourage continuous
closing up of the short interest that before
listed. Even the board-roOm trading
reduced to mini mum: chasers after Is
and 4 per cent profits, on either side of the
market were without chart orcompass to guide their
operations, AID therefore that element which
usually adds ma erlally to the of total transac
tons was unusually quiet. The total recorded BUSH
ness for the day was only 99,S76 shares. Only one
stock recorded sales of 20 900 shares and that
Union Pacific (21, 1S5 at prices ranging from STA
GsIl4to s2l4 to S1ss at the end Erie was second
with sales of $500 shares, and it rose from
24laa2ll4 to %, but closed quoted 2494G247s,
which is - better than last evening. st. Paul
third with sales of 10, 500 shares; it opened at
last evenings hgures-92 l092as-declined to 92
and recovered to 924 Delaware Lackawanna and
Western the transactions IN which for q few days
have been 10000 to 100000. to-day made the
fourth highest transactions-9,200 shares, 1t
opened at 1924 and sold as high as 1898, and
closed at 1898. No other stock than those al
ready named contributed to the total as much as
5000 shares Taking the market as . whole, the
final changes are Insignificant and IL closed dull
and steady.
A fair amount Of business was done in Govern
ment bonds at full figures, but without any special
features. The final quotations are unchanged as
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
MIXING wHlSKEY AND WATER.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l


WASHINGTON, March 6.-1he friends of the
bonded whskey bill have hit upon n rolling scheme
by Of which they hope and expect TO carry hat
measure through the House. About sixty Democratic
REPRESENTATIVES are opposed 10 the b and not more
han a dozen Republicans can be counted in its favor
But nearly all its opponents are anxious to OBTAIN hoeta
appropriations for river harbor improvements IN
their districts and Mr. Willis who is the most active ad-
yocae in the House Of the whiskey bill is also Chairman
OF the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and many Rep
reseutayes who desire fat appropriations on
the recommendation Of that committee are unwilling to
give offence to its chairman. II is understood
they are not asked for the whisky bin outright
pair of with Representatives who belong TO the
opposite political party.
For several days the friends Of the whskey bill have
been busy arranging these pairs, taking care IN every
case 10 have Democrat who Is opposed to the bill paired
with Republican who Is also opposed 10 It, Each PAR
OF this sort Of equivalent 20 two votes for the
bill and its friends believe that enough pairs
can be formed the of their trick Messrs
Blackburn and Willis announced TO the friends OF
tbe bin to-day that II would be called up Immediately
after the passage Of the Naval Appropriation BILL but as
Don az the final the latter measure had been
announced a Georgia representative moved an adjourn
ment which was carried without opposition from the
advocates OF the Whiskey bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
THE DEFENCE IN THE DUNCAN SUIT.

The evidence for the defence in the suit of
Shipping Commissioner Duncan 10 recover 100000 from
The Times for libel continued in Brooklyn yesterday.
Edward c. Goodwin. who in the employ OF Mr. Dun
can for several years at $1,000 year. testified 10 his
duties lie showed by monthly statements which lie had
made out and which in evidence that the figures
given by Captain Duncan to the receipts ncor
rect In 1873 his reports showed receipts of S4l 266
while Captain Duncan reported only $1,000 but it
shown that Captain Duncan dd not report $3.11s re-
cepts from ships articles and oSbooks, as he claimed
this q private matter.
After some unimportant details testified TO By H. c.
Hallenbeck and Captain Duncan Henry Alowsy, OF
New Haven correspondent OF The IlHies testified TO
his report OF the conversation with H. Clemens Mark
Twain" which contained the alleged libel. He claimed
that ne gave correct synopsis Of the crsaOn, and
showed his Mr. Clemens. On the crossexamins-
ton he admitted that the details in the introduction Of
the article were Incorrect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
TO IMPROVE CONSULAR COURTS,
A BILL OF IMPORTANCE PASSED BY THE SENATE
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCSE.I

A BILL OF IMPORTANCE PASSED BY THE SENATE.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCSE.l
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The bill passed by
the Senate to-day define the jurisdiction and provide
the manner in which justice shall be administered In
Consular Courts OF the United States in foreign coun-
tries designed correct defects in the administration
OF civil and criminal justice in the United states Con-
suiar Courts Among these defects are the great powers
CT legislation given TO the Minister under the provisions
OF the Revised Statutes the absence OF provisions au
thorizing appeals and OF provisions for jury trials Inc
foreign countries to which the bill applies are China
Japan, BorneO, Egypt. Madagascar Morocco Muscat
Persia Siam. Samoa Tunis and Turkey.
Besides the Consular Courts in China and Japan there
are TO be two district courts In the former country ana
one in the latter The three district Judges sitting TO
gether will constitute q Supreme Court. From the
supreme Court Of China and Japan appeals may be taken
TO The Supreme Court OF the United States.
The latter Court any Judge thereof may issue writ
Of habeas corpus and suspend judgment in any criminal
case tired in Consular Court In OF the countries
named except China and Japan. The sentence OF death
by Consular Court in either OF the countries named OK
cept China and Japan shall not be executed until Ie
viewed by the Secretary OF State and approved by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-07
THE ICHTHYOLOGISTS Puzzled.

AN ATTEMPT TO EvADE FISH LAws-UNABLE TO
NAME THE VARIETY
BosToN, March GA correspondent of The
Journal says that interesting question has arisen IN
Dublin " H. in relation the subject OF fish protection
appears that late persons been catching certain
kind Of trout from Dublin Pond and claiming that 1t Is
peculiar species and il not protected by the State laws
The local wsrdens reraned from making arrests, under
the circumstances, but caught some OF the fish
and forwarded them to the State Commissioners, who
sent the specimens 10 Harvard University for eXamina
ton. Answer has been received from Professor f. W;
Autnam lcuratOr OF the Peabody Museum, whO assisted
by Professor Canaan head Of the Geological Museum has
made preliminary inspection OF the fish He says that
they cannot tell the variety At present they are III
cned TO believe the fish kind OF the Salmon FOntas, or
brook trout but Professor Putnam adds that further
study may change their views. In the meantime, the
commissioners have instructed the Dublin wardens to
prohibit the catching Of tue fish under discussion.