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The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
WASHINGTON.
The inspection of steamboat Boilers,

The inspection of Steamboat Boilers.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Secretary Folger today
approved so much of the amendment to rule SO.
adopted at last meeting of the board of supervising
inspectors as is contained in the following para
graph:
"Springloaded safety valves, constructed so as to
give an lncreasee lift by the operation of steam
after being raised from their seats or SO as to give
an enectlve area, equal to that of the aforemen-
toned safety valve may be used on all marine boi-
ers and shall be required to have an area of not less
than one square inch to three square feet of crate
surface OF the boiler and each springloaded valve
snail pc supplied with a lever that will raise the
valve from It's seat distance of not less than one
eighth the diameter of the valve opening'' There
and II was only acted on by the Secretary after
carefully considering all that had been said and
written On both sides of the question.
The Dakota Legislature.
Senator Harrison reported favorably to the Sen
ate To-Day from the committee Son Territories the
House bill in relation to the Legislature of Dakota
Territory, which provides that that body shall con-
ast OF "A members of the Council and 48 members
OF the House OF Representatives. and that there
shall be elected at the next general election in said
territory two members of the Council and fonr
Legislative District.
Right of Way Through Indian Territorx.
The House committee on Indian affairs TODAY
agreed to report fayorably the bill granting the
Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad the
right OF way through Indian Territory.
Mexican Mail Service.
Inc railway mail bureau has completed a schedule
Tor mail service between points in the United States
ana CITY OF Mexico. The service will be daily and
the running time between New York and the CITY
OF Mexico will be days, % hours and 10 minutes
while the return trip will be made in days1 hour
and 20 minutes.
Facts and Rumors.
The House committee on public buildiugs which
has been investigating the charges of fraud on the
part OF United States Treasury officials in the pur-
chase Of site for public building at Brooklyn
N. Y. finds the charges false.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
Kanl1a Hill.

The following is the programme for com.
mencemsnt week at Maine Wesleyan Univer-
sity:
NJ Smith, A. NJ. awe ne
Tuesday at 7.30 p. M, Class-day exercises.
WEDNESDAY, june 4th, at $50 a. M, prize con.
Wednesday, at 2.3O p. m, grafton before the lit.
erS NTy socletles, by Rev. L. H. Bashford, Phi ID.
cert ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CON-
Thursday June 9th, at $50 a. m, graduation
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Suspected Safe Robbery.

BRUNSWICK, May 23.-Two men, giving the
names of james Carren and John Hayes, were
arrested here this morning on suspicion of
cracking safe at Auburn last night.
The Railroad Commissioners I Farming
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once upon time, in those good old dsys
questions, an august council Of greater ard
lesser preiates assembled in stately hall sc
Nancy, In France. What had brought together
tnese grave and reverend seigneurs? Was
Snnrch or State in peril? Not at all. They
mad met simply to discuss this question:
Ought women to be considered human
beings?" The number taking part in this
discussion was from two to three bundled.
The war Of words ran high, days passed in
secret session. AT last, thanks to the gsllaniry
Of the younger prelates, a very small maioritv
decided in the affirmative. Even this was =
triumph for woman the old pagan Hindu and
Hebrew traditions would not have grsntad
her.-Frances Shaw. e">
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BURNING FIERCELY.
Oil Tanks Struck by lightning i'm Phila-
delphia-Loss Estimated at $I5O,OOO

PHILADELPHIA, May 23.-Lghtning struck a
large tank containing crude oil at the Atlantic
Refinery. The flames were communicated to an
other large tank and several smaller ones. and at
1880 O'Clock all were burning iercely and it was
then feared that the oil in other tanks would also
catch fire. The loss at that hour was estimated at
$4,000. Some of the larger tanks, to which the
flames had not reached, contain benzine and
parathne, and it is not improbable that they will
also be burned, - ~
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
RAILROAD MATTERS.
The Boston and Lowell Reported to Have
Leased the Northern and the Boston,
3Concord and Montreal Railroads.

CONCORD, N. H.. May 2S.-It is reported here to-
night on the best authority that the Boston and
Lowell Railroad has leased the Northern and the
Boston, Concord and Montreal for 90 years
and that the papers executed in Boston today.
1t is also stated that the first named corporation
has laid plans for the election of board of direc-
cord next Tuesday. The action of the Boston and
Lowell will have an important bearing upon the
differences which have existed between it and the
the transportation of through passengers and
freight. The contract to be binding must by the
provisions of the general law be sanctioned in writ
ing by the railroad commissioners and approved by
the Governor and Council. Should the assent of
these boards be obtained it would leave the Con-
cord road entirely at the mercy of the Boston and
A step is contemplated which will result in a
lengthy and possibly acrimonious litigation bill
In equity will probably be filed at an earlydayin be-
half of certain stockholders of the Northern Rail
road who are opposed to the lease.
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ALL persisted.
Slxty-Two Persons Lost in a
Sinking Vessel.
MONSTER ICERERGs OFF THE
NEWFOUNDLAND COAST.

ST.. JOHNS, N. F., May 2s.-The French brig
Senorine sank on the eastern ledge of the Great
Banks sometime in the first week of May. An
Englishstrading schooner which recently arrived
brought in portion of her wreckage, trunks, bed
ding and clothing, all of which were identified as
belonging to the lost vessel Senorine. She sailed
from st. Malo, France, March 9th, bound to St.
Flerre laden with general cargo. Her crew of
nl ne and nifty three passengers ali persisted.
foundland coast One over nine miles long is drift
ing along at the mouth Of White Bay. One esti-
mated to be seven miles long is passing south 40
les east or St Johns; and the third several miles
IN circumference is in st. Johns Bay, aground on
georges Rock, and almost blockading the harbor of
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THE DOMINION.
The Dissatisfnction iu rraui.obu

The Dissatisfaction i'm Manitoba.
WINNIPEG, May 23.-The farmers agitation in
Manitoba in connection with which many threats of
Independence and secession from the Dominion,
which have been made for the past few months,
seems likely to initiate seriously against the agr-
culturist of the province The delegation sent by
the Manitoba legislature to Ottawa has failed get
any satifaction from the Dominion government,
and now the farmers of this province have received
heavy blow In the form of an announcement
from the Canadian Pacific Railway Company that
no branch lines will be built in Manitoba. Great
dissatisfaction is expressed all Sides as the set
ties looked forward to the construction of branch
lines as the only hope of improving their condition
An exodus of settlers to Dakota and Montana is
predicted in consequence.
Cheering Gre p Reports.
OTTAWA May 23.-Recent rains have placed the
hay crop in this vicinity almost beyond failure and
farming operations are well forward. The outlook
is good.
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NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, May 23.-Charles A. Hinkley, pay
ing teller OF the West Side Bank, 9th Avenue and
54th street, has embezzled $96, 900 of the banks
funds and departed for regions unknown.
Inc embezzlement was discovered last Wednes-
Gay. Hinckley did not appear at the bank Wednes-
gay morning, and not answering to summons sent
wrong After business hours, the books Of the
pank were overlooked, and it was found that there
was large deficit, the exact amount of which was
not ascertained until tonight. There is still sur
plus on the bank books of $1Oo,1O2.
The Erie POsfpOnes Certain Interest Pay.
menls.
-, NEW YORK, May 23.-Secretary McDonough of
tne ERE railroad Company, has issued notcs stat
ing tnat owing to an unusual falling off in earnings
1or the nrst half of the year. the payment of inter-
est on the second consolidated mortgage bonds due
June lst will be postponed. The directors believe
that the failure to pay interest will be of short du
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
The Republican Delegation to Chicago.
The following is list of the Republican
delegates and alternatss from this State to the
Republican National Convention.


delegates and alternatss from this State to the
Republican National Convention.
AT LARGE.
Josiah II. Drummond, Portland.
George @. Wing, Auburn.
Joseph r. BodWell, Hallowell.
Joseph S. Wheelwright, Bangor,
ALTERNArEs.
Gilman N. Deering, Saco.
Edwin o. Clark, Waldobolo.
Edmund f. Webb, Waterville.
Samuel N. Campbell. Cherryheld.
FIRST DISTRICT.
Albion Little, Portland.
Chas. E. Hussey, Biddeford.
AIternGtes.
Isaac L. Came, Standish.
Samuel Hanson, Buxton.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Amos +. Butler, Rockland.
Reuel B. Fuller, Wilton.
AIteyrates.
Samuel Fl. Allen, Thomaston
Alonzo f. Lewis Fryeburg.
THIRD DISTRICT.
j. Manchester Haynes Augusta.
Andrew p. Wiswell, Ellsworth.
AtternateS.
Eben D. Hahy, Gardiner.
Luther H. Webb, Skowhegan.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Austin Harris, East Machias.
Elbridge A. Thompson, Dover.
AlteTnGtes.
Eben Woodbury., Houlton.
Edward Q. Goodnow, Calais.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
Aiders and Abetters Indicted.

ST. ALBANs VT, May est is learned here
that the grand jury of the United States Circuit
Court, in session at Windsor, has brought indict-
ments against J. r. Arlington, Albert Sowles, E.
abetting and aiding the cashier of the First Nation
al cank to deceive the bank examiner. From all
that can be learned now it seems evident that in
Cashier Sowlesahimself
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, May "a.
The indications for New England today are
cloudy weather and occasional rain, southwest
to northwest winds, lower barometer, station
airy temperature.
Cautionary signals from Breakwater to
Portland.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
1,27 P, MI
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The Erie POsfpOnes Certain Interest Pay.
FORCIBLE ENTRY.
1ntruders into the Indian Territory Re-
sisting U. 9. Troops.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Maior Devices, tele-
graphs from Fort Reno, Indian Territory, concern
ing the attempts of persons to force their way into
that territory: ga couries lust from Iieut' Day.
who is on the Cinnamon reports that the intruders
made serious resistance to Lieut.. Day. He has ar
rested 80, put many more are coming and they
may oyerpower him by their numbers. 1 send Capt.
Carroll with all the available cavalry at my post
and have asked the commanding officer at Fort Sill
for two troops OF cavalry at his post"
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
TEXAS FLOODS.
The Immediate Damage Placed at 3d.
0O0. Goo

GALVESTON May 23.-Railroad traffic through
cat the Hooded district is still generally suspended
NO accurate estimate of the damage to the various
railroad lines obtainable but well informed gentle
man place the damage at SIS, 100000. This how
ever includes loss by delay and probably decrease
IN agricultural products. The immediate damage
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
THE CROPS.


SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 23.-The condition of the
winter wheat crop in Illinois on May 1st as report
ed blythe State Board of Agriculture. ia better in
the northern portion, but not 80 promising in the
southern: The average yield of the State is now
estimated at az per cent of an average crop.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
OLIVER DITSON & CO., Boston.


NIHE legal voters in Nason's Corner School Dis
Il trict are requested to meet in Union Hall, at
said Corner, on SATURDAY, 31st inst, at ia
O'Clock p. M, to choose committee OF three, to
have charge of the Hall for the ensuing year. Said
cemmittee to have full control, and their decision
TO be final. A full attendance is requested.
my20eod2w Per order.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
A Horrible Crime.

DETROIT, May ga six-year-old daughter of
WIN. Dyke, who resides one mile east of Hillsdals
was outraged and murdered last night. The body
was discovered this morning. Her skull had been
crushed with q stone. Great excitement prevails.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24

About noon yesterday, fire partially destroyed the
building and contents owned by the Reynolds Pillow
been idle for some time. Probably incendiary.
Loss estimated at $40, 900; insurance unknown,
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24

At New York..Mstropolitans 8; washingtons 81
At ladelphia-Athletics 8; EAlleghe nys a ~
At Proyidence-Browns 10; Harvards 6.
At Observation-Disclosures 3; Brooklyns O.
AZ Golumbus-Columbus 10; St. Louis g.
AT Toledo-Tolsdos 10: Cincinnatis g.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
Field Day of Uniformed PatrIarch..

~ CONCORD, May 23.-Camp Wilday, Uniformed
natrlarchs, L. 0. O. F., held their annual field day
tnls afternoon. Camp Ridgeley of Manchester, ac-
comp go anled by the War Veterans drum corps and
STARK Camp of Suncook, accepted an invitation to
participate in the festivities short street parade
occurred, after which banquet was served, and
e4empnhcation of the camp work by the local Or
ganlzatton concluded the exercises,
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
EXPOSED !!

This certifies that Messrs Oren Hoop
er and Son obtained the Cess Refrigera-
tor in what we consider an unfair and
underhanded manner.
A man representing himself as d. L.
Leighton, living and doing business in
Mechanic Falls but whom we afterward
ascertained to be C. p. StOckman, rum
ner from Boston, called at our store and
purchased twelve RefrigerstorS to be
sold, as he claimed, at Mechanic Falls,
but he Immediately shipped them to
Oren Hooper & Son to be sold in Port
land. Previous to this we had given
Messrs. Z. E. FOss & Sons the sole agen-
cy OF this Refrigerator in Portland, and
the above parties were knowing the fact.
Messrs. I. f.; FOss & Sons have the exclu-
sive agency for these RefrigeratOrs in
Portland.
The above RefrigeratOrs are the best
RefrigeratOrs in the Market, having
stood the test for seventeen years, giv-
ing the most perfect satisfaction, and
all who purchase these RefrigeratOrs of
4. L. FOss & Sons, will be sure of getting
the genuine Cess Refrigerator.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24

A lodge of Good Templars to be known as
Dixfield Central Lodge, wassinstituted at Dix
field Centre, May 2lst, by f. A. Marson. State
Deputy G. W. @. T.: The following is list
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
ORIGINATING Mathematics mt Dartmou Il
College,

Cremating Mathematics Mt Dartmou tn
College.
HANOVER, N. H. May 23.-The Sophomores of
Dartmouth College having passed their final exam
nation OF mathematics, cremated that branch Of
their studies tonight, with imposing ceremonies. A
procession was formed at o'clock, in the follow
ing order; Mounted imps, clad in red under COM
mand OF Master Devil John P. Tucker of Boston;
priests IN black; Hanover band; funeral car bear
the classes, dressed in white, bearing torches and
transparencies. After marching through the prin-
the huge funeral pile, saturated with kerosene up
on which the coffin was placed. The exercises here
consisted of invocation by E. S. Hill of Manchester;
lighting of the fire by the imps; orations by W. P.
Badger, of Malone, n. Y, H. II. Hanson Of Dover,
Horace CLARK Jr, Of Peoria IL, G. W. stetson of
1N4akeVille, Mass, and W. II. Ferguson of Malone,
y. Y; song, written by R. G. Brown, of Utica, n
T.; reading Of the win, by G. W. Fowler of East
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AUGUSTA.

The Law Court will convene at the Court
House in Augusta next Tuesday. Chief JUS
tice Peters and judges Walton, Danforth,
Libbey, Emery and Foster will sit. This is
Judge Peters first experience as presiding JUS
tice of the Law Conrt. The case of the Lock-
wood Company against the mill owners will
come up before this court,
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Base Rail.
AT NEW YORK.

AT NEW YORK.
New Yorks. .........1 O 0 8 o x-8
Bostons.. 1 1 i o 3 KIT
AT CLEVELAND.
Cmcagos.. ...........1 o o o x-6
CleVelands .........0 o o o o 90
AT BUFFALO.
Bufaos. ............0 o o 40 x-2
Detrolts... ........0 o o o o o OIL
AT PHILADELPHIA.
pfoVfdence. ......0 o 3 o 1 3 1 O-8
Phladelphias.. 40 o o 0 o o OIL
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NARROW ESCAPE

From a FrightfnI Disaster-A Passenger
Train Derailed near Rochester, N. w.
Twenty Persons Injured-Two Boston
Passengers Badly Hurt.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
CALISAYA CORDIAL.

This preparation composed of
Calisaya, Cor Kings Bark the
most valuable species of the Peru
Wan Bark used i'm Medicine Arc
matics, forms one of the best Ton
les in the world. As an appetizer
pr0mater of digestion it has no
equal, any person recovering from
feVers or other sickness, will find
in this preparation an invaluable
companion.
Price so cents for a large Bottle.
The three preparations above
can be found Onlyat
G. H. GUPPY Zoos
Corner Congress and Preble st.
ape eodtf
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Elixir Ta[ayCun COMPOUND.

An agreeable Elixir composed of
Fresh Dandeli0n, Wild Cherry aud
Genetian, chemically combined
with Iron. Phosphorus and Quin.
inc. One dose of Elixir Taraxfcum
will correct Indigestion and from
one to three bottles, according to
the severity of the disease" will
permanently cure the worst form
of the complaint. APPETITE,
one bottle Taraxicum Compound
will insure hearty appetite and
increased digestion.
Large Bottles so cents.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24


A lodge of Good Templars to be known as
Dixfeld Central Lodge, was:instituted at Dix
field Centre, May 21st, by f. A. Marson. State
Deputy G. W. @. T.: The following is a list
of the officers installed;
w. O. Tt. j. Holman, Jr.
w. V. T.-Mrs. Selby Holman
w. Chap.-B. T. Lancaster.
w. Sec.-Albert Holman.
W. +. Sec.-Will W. Holman,
w. Treas.-Mrs. G. G. fainter.
W. M.-Perley Holman.
2. W. @. IA. A. Childs.
w. o. G.-Wm. Grover.
w. I. Oh. d. Haywood.
w. R. 81. S.-Annie Oldham.
w. L. ii. S.-Lena Taylor.
wv. d. M.-Henry Whittemore.
W. A. S.-Herbert Fobes.
Lodge Deputy-A. O. Childs. Regular
meetings are held on Saturday.
HoULToN.
The new Presbyterian church in Houlton
was dedicated last Sunday. In the forenoon
the dedication sermon was preached by Rev.
Mr.. Ross of Prince William, N. B. In the
afternoon, the sermon was by Rev. Mr. HOWE
OF Richmond, N B., and Rev. W. S. Knowl-
ton OF Houlton, took part in the exercises.
HANCOCK.
The Maine Central Railroad has purchases
Grants Point, in Hancock, for the sum of
$4,000. The property was owned by Ellsworth
n. H..
G. W. Fiske, s. X. Whiting, Lewis Friend,
owen Byrne, Hall Brothers and some Others
KENDUsKEAa.
Memorial services at Kenduskesg BY Daniel
White Post, No. 10, G. A. R., will be observed
on the Both at two O'Clock, D. m, Rev, Mr..
Pierce OF Charleston, will deliver the address.
READFIELD.
Morrill, & Gordon's store was broken into
again Saturday night, making three times
within three years. After breaking off the
handles and knob of the safe they gave up the
safe as bad job. They took some boxes of
cigars, candy, some raisins, etc., with all the
small change there was in the store outside of
the safe.
RICHMOND.
While Frank A. Stetson was at work in the
shoe factory Thursday afternoon the cutting
die OF the "dinker" came against his hands
Two or three times and cut off four fingers of
MS right hand, and the thumb of his left hand
at the second joints The amputated NOM
Ders were cut into fifteen pieces. He was at
tended BY DIR. Price.
SOUTH BERWICK.
Mr.. McIntire, whose store was broken into
on tuesday OF last week by thieves, who blew
open the safe and stole 500 in money, and
bills and notes to the value of S140O, on FRI
gay evening was agreeably surprised at finding
IN the cellar OF the store q small irrn box taken
from the safe, and containing all the notes and
other securities previously supposed to be lost
The thieves carried from the store only the
hundred dollars.
YARMOUTH.
On July lst the post office at Yarmouthville
WILL become money order office.
-, Extensive preparations are being made by
the Grand Army Post and our citizens for the
suitable observance of Memorial Day here
IN GENERAL.
pafantq hava hoap ;aa,od T., Nro,.o ,.uz~4o-.
as follows:
benjamin Q. Briggs, Paris, fertilizer.
atus.
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WestbroOk.

The Republicans of Westbrook are requested to
meet at Odd Fellows Hall, Saccarsppa, Saturday,
May "a, at O'Clock p. M, to select delegates TO
the District Convention to be holden at Por tland
Per Order Town Committee.
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Falmouth.

The Republicans of Falmouth are requested to
meet at the town house, on Saturday, May "a, 1884
at O'Clock M. to choose delegates to the District
Convention to be holden at Portland Nav %.
Per Order Town Committee
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24

The Republicans of Cape Elizabeth are requested
to meet at Town Hall, Saturday, May "a, at five
O'Clock in the afternoon, to elect delegates to the
District Convention to be holden at Portland, Ma,
20. Per order Town Committee
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Per order Town Committee.


The Republicans of Scarboro are requested to
meet at Town Hall, TUESDAY, May 81, 1884, at
five O'Clock in the afternoon, to elect delegates to
the District Convention to be holden at Portland,
May %, 1884.
Per order Town Committee.
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North Yarmouth.
New Gloucester.

The Republicans of New Gloucester are hereb
notified to meet at the Town House, on Saturday
May oath, at o'clock P. NJ. to choose a delegate
to attend the District Convention held in Portland
on Wednesday, May 28th.
Per order of Town Committee
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-24
CAUCUSES.

The Republicans of Windham. are requested to
meet at the Town House on SATURDAY, May "a,
1884. at O'Clock p. m. to select delegates to the
District Convention to be holden at Portland Nav
28th. Per order of Town Committee
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-09-13
N ew Mahoning squibs.

w. II Bittner, of Beaver Meadow
spent the week in the Valley visiting his
friends.
Eight scholars attending the Centre
Square Select School passed the examina.
tion successfully, and will teach this win
ter in East Penn and Mahonlng townships
This speaks well Of the school.
Miss Missouri E. Keiser is spending a
few weeks at home.
--Alessrs. Arner and Son are doing a
prosperous business in phosphate.
The poor squirrel is no longer under
the protection OF the law. Two Of our good
hunters--J. Lpngacre and David Ballet
wrre nut hunting last Friday aud shot two
squirrels. Judging from this, game will he
srnrce before the season is over.
j. II. KeIchner, one of the teachers Of
the Select School, left for college last Friday
Toe school will now be conducted by the
other teacher.
Mrs Elizabeth Kressley, widow Of the
late Jonathan Kressley, deceased, died on
last Friday aged about So years. Her re-
mains were uttered at the st Johns church
on Monday.
-"Sweet." the Pleasant Corner ccrres-
p"ndent Of the ADVOCATE, may be swee,
fellow, but we think it rather sour Of him
TO come into our territory tn collect news.
The examination and sppoin tnent
OF teachers for Mahoning township took
place last Saturday. The teachers appointed
are as fOllnws; New MahOuing, II A
Keiser; Kressley's, Josiah Musselmani
Centre Square, D W sitleT Pleasant Corner
high school, G r Freymani Sendel's, C Z
Arner Horns, ]. II, Lnngacrej Nishollow,
David Ballieli Beaver Run, Eugene Moth
steini McDaniel's, T W Steigerwalt. The
school term, which is one Of five months,
will Commence on Monday, October 27ih.
Dash.