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seamen's Libraries.

Rev. f. Southworth, the pastor Of the Bethel
church, makes the following report of the
libraries placed on shipboard the past month
s61, aboard schooner Melissa L. Robbins, Cap
tain Bibber; $40, schooner Christiana Els
worth, Captain Ellsworth; 81, schooner Ari-
IONA, Captain Rupert Winters; 372, schooner
Frances M. Loring, Captain Brown; 374,
schooner Allen Lewis, Captain Fernald; 376,
schooner Idelia Small, Captain Gustavus Rob-
bins; S77. schooner George Willard, Captain
MAXWELL 37S, schooner Hattie Maud Captain
Mills.
Mr.. Southworth says of this branch of his
work: ga bakers dozen of new libraries have
just been put up; the last numbering 1882. We
look back over Is years since entering upon
this work, and calculate an aggregate cost of
some $1,000 for these 5000 volumes In the
hands of the sailors. They have been gener-
ally we'll placed and seem to be more and more
appreciated
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Oxford Bear Reunion,

Following are extracts from the circular tc
be sent today to every member of the Oxford
Bear Association:
The fourth annual reunion and dinner OF
"the society of the Sons and Daughters OF OK
ford County," will take place at Gilbert'l
Hall, in this city, Wednesday evening, May
9th, at 6 O'Clock.
The officers of the association are perfectine
arrangements to make this reunion one of the
very best ever enjoyed by the society.
The social element will be made prominent,
and committee present to welcome the mem
bers and give them cordial reception. There
will be singing by a quartette club, short
speeches, and brief addresses by Ex-Gov Long
OF Massachusetts, and other distinguished ma.
tives of Old Oxford from abroad, and other
exercises appropriate to the occasion. Dinner
will be served promptly at 7.30 O'Clock.
No tickets can be obtained after May Goth
Tickets may be had at the Argus Office and of
William @. Allen, at the store of Allen & Co.,
470 Congress street.
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The New Congreas street aaores

The plate glass front of the sores at 536
Congress street is to be arranged on plan en-
tirely novel in this city and will afford very
attractive show windows. The stores are to
be covered with fire proof brick and iron
roofing, entirely separating them from the
houses above. The front of the wooden building
is to be taken out and new and handsome
one substituted and the whole building is to be
heated by steam. The specifications call for
Arst-class job in every particular. The build
ing is to be raised by Washington Libby; the
mason work is to be done by Knight & Red
Ion and the carpentry by John W. Burrows
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Accidents.

jeremiah Donohue nearly severed his fore
finger Friday, at Lang's fish market on Con-
gress street. while cleaning fish for a customer.
Mr.. Edward S. Bells three years old son was
playing on Oxford street Saturday, and started
to cross over the street just as carriage was
passing. He was hit by the breast of the
horse, who carefully avoided stepping upon
him, and the wheels ran over one of the boys
legs, just above the ankle, inflicting severe
hruisaa
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Singing-"Lift the Royal Standard High School
Benedi ton.
Mr.. r. w. Turner, the superintendent, in
his report referred TO the increase in the mem
bership of the school, it being larger now than
ever before. Seventeen scholars had been con-
verted, eleven of whom had united with the
church. There had been four deaths.
The report of the secretary, A. J. Laughlin,
showed membership OF 600. including elk
officers and 56 teachers, net gain of 30 for
the year. The largest attendance was 427, on
January IL; and the smallest 1873, on July 10.
1884, the average being 312. There are Al
classes, not including the primary department,
which numbers 120 children, and the Chinese
department, in which there is teacher for
every scholar, II in number. There were
formed five new classes four of which were
made up from the primary department. Five
concerts were held.
The treasurer, W. W. Mitchell, reported the
cash receipts for the year to be $931.1s and
the disbursements the same. Besides this, the
Chinese class collections we're $685. of which
1872 were forwarded to the American Board.
John D. Latham, the librarian, stated that
there were $50 volumes in the library.
Rev. MIR. Daniels spoke of the Importance OF
loving God, His Word, house and day, as in
culcated in four texts which he quoted.
The decorations of flowers and ferns we're
profuse and beautiful. The music was very
fine, especially the solo by Miss Nellie Web
ster, and the duet by Misses Dresser and
Kicker, two of the Second Parish's prominent
vocalists, which received very favorable com.
ment.
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DEATHS.

In this city, Maa 9, John Reardon, aged A. years
Funeral this morning at $50 O'Clock from his late
residence, No. IS Adams street.
In this city, May 10, Augustus, youngest son
Edward and Achsah f. Batchelder, aged % years
and IL months.
Funeral service Tuesday forenoon at 10 O'Clock,
at 81 Hampshire street. Burial at convenience Of
family.
AT Pine Point, May 8, Harry Lincoln Galley, aged
10 years.
Funeral this Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock
In Hartland, May 8, George Lancy ESQ.,, aged
90 years.
In Orange, New Jersey, May 10, of consumption,
Merrill e. Haskell, aged about 40 years.
In Denver, Col, May 9. Henry Lee, son of the
late Samuel and Caroline Tate of Stroudwater,
[Remains to be brought east for BURIAL
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It is hoped the citizens will make prepare.
tions for decorating during the encampment.
At Minneapolis, the decorations of the resi-
dences were very fine.
Capt. Babb, of Minneapolis, who was
chairman of the executive committee of the
Minneapolis encampment last year, has been
to Portland, returned home and tells the pee
pie there that while they will probably be we'll
entertained here the money is coming in slow
~. At Minneapolis city with its suburbs
amount expended was $22,29S.5O. The Port
land encampment already has $18, 900 assured
with thirty-fve collection committees to hear
from Capt. Babb should 90 slow.
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Foul Odors.

To the Editor of the Press:
Allow me brief space to say that IL q public
meeting-such as was held last year shall be
called,I think that could,in conjunctionwi
others, bring forward mass of evidence to
show that while the much maligned Back
Bay is guilty Of many disagreeable odors, it ia
not the only or greatest evilwe have to contend
with in the summer months. Our Board of
Health-if We have one-has only to traverse
the cross streets from High to Washington,
leading out of Congress street, to encounter a
fearful stencil from the great number of privy
vaults. Their effect on the atmosphere hot
nights, can be imagined. WATCHMAN.
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They Lost Their Places.

Friday noon fifteen Irishmen employed on
the gravel train on the Portland & Ogdens-
burg refused to commence work after their
dinner hour. The train was then at work
near the shops Of the road in this city, and the
men were promptly discharged. Their places
were filed without delay by French Canadians
from Saccarappa. the men were receiving
81 Oh per day
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Ran,inder af tI,e E1nst.

In excavating for the cellar OF the new Mus
sey block on Commercial street the workmen
are unearthing the piling of an old wharf. The
wood seems to be in good condition. This is
one Of the WharVes at which vessels used to
unload when Fore street was the water
front of the city and the place now occupied
by Commercial street was covered with water
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-11
sliding seats and Paten. Row,ocns

1t is claimed that Walter Brown, the oars
man, was the inventor of the sliding seats, and
that he patented the invention. The oarsman
was about to collect his royalties when he died.
His son, who resides in this city now proposes
to sue ali infringements of the patent.
Davis, the inventor OF the patent rowlock, is
going to make it hot for infrineers on his pa
font
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Several gentlemen who have played lacrosse
in Canada, and who are now residents of Port
land, have STATED club in this city, and the
following eleven men have been chosen: Fred
McKiel, Frank II. Allen, Robert Headley,
James A. Wilkinson, w. G. Parker, o. It.
Bacon, E L. Palmer, f. Martin, G. B. Alex
ander, Lester Knowles and Charles Wilkinson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-11

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth.
Is relieves the little sufferer at once; it pro-
ences natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub awakes
as "bright as button" 1t is very pleasant to
taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays the pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar.
rhsa, whether arising from teething or other
causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Dec10 WS&M&w1yr
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Ruildsnr Notes.

Messrs. league and Tibbetts are driving
piles for the foundations fer Commits new
block on Union street. They are also figuring
upon the wharf for John B. Curtis to be used
as ferry landing at Cape Elizabeth, near the
marine railway,
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PULPIT AND PLATFORM.
NOTES,

Bishop Nicely, assisted by members of St.
Luke's choir, conducted services as the Maine
General Hospital yesterday afternoon.
Between fifty and sixty spoke at the Young
Peoples meeting at the Chestnut street vestry
last night The meeting was crowded to ov-
erfowing.
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THE EFFECTS AFTER TAKING ADAMsoN's
Botanic BaIsam are soothing and controlling
influence over any cough or cold, promoting
rest, allaying the tickling sensation in the
throat, and causing healthy expectoration.
May II MW&S&w
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National Enearnpment.

The following notes were recorded at head
quarters Saturday:
Applications have SO far been received from
1900 men.
Edmund B. Clayton Post, No. 1874, of Strong,
wants camp quarters.
Messrs. Loring, Short & Harmon, for the
stationers and booksellers, report the following
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Municipal Courr.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
SATURDAY-Thomas j. O'Neil. Assault; fined
$40 and costs. Appealed.
Frank Drake. Search and seizure; fined 500
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STATE OF MAINE. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND. IS
l. Charles Payson, Cashier Of the above named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
Is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief
CHARLES PAYSON, Cashier,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day
OF May, 1885.
CHAS. o. BANCROFT, Justice of the Peace,
CoRRECT-Attest:
JACOB MCCLELLAN,
j. P. BAXTER Directors
D. W. KENSELL,
may11 doS
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HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful week..
publication is welcome visitor to the parlo
circle. The number for the ensuing week ha
been received by N. G. Fessenden, 4S4 Con
srese street.
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NEW ADVERTIsRmENTs TO-DAY.

ENIEhTAlNMENIOs
League Game-Base Ball Grounds.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Cream Dress Goods-Millett & Little.
Paraso,s- Owen, Moore & Co.
Averill Paints-H. H. Hay g. Son.
Look at This-G. d. Weeks.
Bliss, Fabyan & Co.-Domestic Goods.
Samuel G. Curry, Boston-4.
For Sale-House at Woodfords.
Report-Portland Trust Co.
For Sale Phaeton.
Report Canal National Bank.
Situated Wanted-American Woman.
Wanted-Ladies and Children.
james +. Hunt, Boston,.
For Sale-House.
Portland Company-Annual Meeting.
For Sale-Open Buggy.
Report-Merchants National Bank.
For Sale -Carryall.
AUCTION SALES.
Furniture and Carpets.
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IN MARRIAGES.

In Gardiner, May 2. George Esponnett and Miss
Annie B. Wentworth, both OF lewiston
In Peru, Apri! 20, Eliphalet p Haines and Susie
S. Gowell.
In Peru, April 25, Wilson Stillmon of Peru and
Mrs. Emma Turner Of Lewiston.
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MURDOCK'S FREE HOSPITAL.

The Staff of the Surgical Hospital at No. 80 Lev
erett street, Boston, is in attendance daily from
to 10 A. NJ, except Saturdays and Sundays.
Wedo this to shoe the value Of rasO food, schich
liquid food Is. condensed and free from insolable
atterg4Chich enables us to save life VheB all other
foods and treatments fail.
We have never lost case from shock followins
an operation even of the many that we have opera
ted on that other hospitals and surgeons have re-
fused, and zoe hare Kept roman oreT three
sreeks prior to an operation and never gave over
tablespoonful of our Liquid Food four times daily
that quantity in thirty days viii mako ten pounds
of new blood (the system contains from 20 to 70
pounds proving that we can build up any case 30
that they be not only operated on successfully.
but that relapse never follows an operation when
our Liquid Food Is used.
And when other foods are available, we
can show thai with Liquid Food we can
build mp n patient in half the time usually
required.
If lady prefers her own physician or
surgeon, she can have hinl by paying his
fees, or amy surgeon can have "a bed as
signed him for private case 1--WE mot pay
ing them for their attendance) bnt will
care for and nourish the patient before the
operation, If needed, and after IL until
they are restored 20 health.
We challenge such results without she
use of Murdoclk's Liquid Feed.
Every institution that uses Murdoch
Liquid Food reports tho same results, be
they ON infants, children adults.
BOSTON CHILDRENs FRIEND SOCIETY
48 RUTLAND STREET,
BOSTON, March 20, 1885.
GENTS:
In our Home of eighty children do not know what
we should have doue without your Liquid Food.
We have several now that we feel we cannot care
for in any other way than by using it.
Yours very gratefully,
e. H. PERKINS, Matron G. r. s,
BRANCH Snow Hill, London.
WORKS, 3S4 So. Paul St., Montreal:
apr15 WS&Mtf
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STATE OF MAINE CUMBERLAND, IS.
j, Is. Q. SOMERBY Cashier of the "Canal Nation
al Bank of Portland" do solemnly swear that
he above statement is true to the best of nv knoWl-
edge and belief B. G. SOMERBY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this 9th
day Of May, 1885.
q. G. PETERS, Notary Public.
W. W. THoMAS,l
+. W. BAILEY, Directors.
may11 DIT
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1S2,17s 7e
s234,286 81
Portland Company, Annual Meeting.

FTvHE Stockholders Of the Portland Companv ara
Il hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of
this corporation will be held at the ofiee Of the
Company at their works, ON Tuesday the Twenty
sixth (26th) day of May. at O'Clock in the af ter
noon. tor the following purposes.
1st.-To act on the report of the directors nd
treasurer.
2nd.-To choose directors for the ensuing wear
RUFUS d. BEAN, Clerk
Portland, May 18th, 1885. mayl Ieodtd
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Purify the Blood.

Hoods Sarsaparilla as blood purifier has nc
equal 1t tones the system, strengthens and inyiq.
orates giving new life have taken it for kidney
complaint with the best results; have used several
bottles In my family and am satisfied that its rep.
utation is merited." d. r. SAUNDERS, 81 Pearl
Street. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Spring Medicine

Everybody needs spring medicine. The blood
must be purified, the system strengthened, and the
digestive organs toned and regulated If you have
never tried Hoods Sarsaparilla, do SO this season.
IL mas lust those purifying, regulating and strength
HOODS Sarsaparilla now and We are sure you will
be glad that you resorted to this reliable spring
medicine Do not DELAY.
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Ladies, Read This, as it will
Benefit One Or More Of Your
Friends.

AnyLad suffering from Internal Dis
ease, even if so reduced thas am operation
is refused her by her own surgeon and all
hospitals, can have bed assigned 60 hcr
M
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second Parish SUNDAY school.

The sixty. eighth anniversary of the Second
Parish Sunday school was observed yesterday
afternoon in the auditorium of the church
by the rendition OF the following pleasing pro-
gramme:
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w. w. WHIPPLE & CO.,
Drug and Paint Dealers,
Fl Market So, Portland, Me-,
A e e N T 8.
PAPER HANCINCS.


Our Spring stock is now COM
plete, and we are ready to offer the
most Artistic Designs at reas0na-
BILE prices. Ceiling work a special
ty; estimates and plans furnished.
Mr.. e. E. Copeland of Boston, has
recently taken charge Of this de-
partment, and we can assure p0-
lite and respectful attention.
Mr.. Z. w. Emerson, the well
known decorator, has charge of the
mechanical department. w g
would urge all OF those cOntem-
plating the use of Wall Papers, to
examine our stock and make Sc
lectiOns before the assortment is
broken.
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StrengtIleFa tile System

"For years have made it a rule to use a medi.
cine every spring to cleanse my system. Last
spring used three bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla
and derived more benefit from it than from any
other medicine / have ever used." CHARLES P.
SMITH, youngstown Ohio.
We all like Hoods Sarsaparilla, it is so strength
enipg.'' LIZZIE BALFoUR. Auburn. 2. @.
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Quick Effect.

81 took Hoods Sarsaparilla In the spring, when
was SO weak could not do my work. had not a
particle of faith in it, but it has made new person
of me- and all ask is for person to try one bottle
to see its quick effect" Mrs. c. A. M. HUBBARD
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Hoods SarsapariIIa

As0V0 . @0A % 10E tkao
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Made only
by q. L. HOOD q Co.. Apothecaries. Lowell, Mass.
400 Doses On Dollar.
ap8 dnrm
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1885-11-12
ry.

Adephia Border News.
On Monday two weeks ago. the
residence of Mrs. NiiZa Eby, just
east of Bloomingville, was entered
by a sneak thief, and the house
thoroughly ransacked. The thief.
who is we'll known to the citizens
of the locality, as is also his crime,
entered the house while Mrs. Eby
wassout calling on a neighbor. by
breaking a light of a window,
thrus'ing his arm through and press
Ing or window spring, which en-
ahled him to raise the sash aud en-
ter the house. Once in the house,
the theft went through all the
drawers in the bureau, and through
the safe. lie also disturbed the
bed clothes, in his hunt for money.
Luckily Mrs Eby bad sent all her
money but oi4S to her son, Pete.
that day. The Sl.4S the thief got
from one of the bureau drawers -
He also helped himself to several
pies which he ate in an out house
The thief was seen coming out Of
the house, by man who had been
squirrel hunting on the hill near
the house. An effort will he made
to have the burglar indicted by the
next Grand Jury that sets in Hook
ing county.
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A Dreadful Inland Sea
Disaster.
NEARLY HALE A HUNDRED LIVES
LOST.

NEARLY HALE a HUNDRED LIVES
LOST.
PORT ARTHUR, Nov. 10th-The
details of Sundays wreck are be-
ing picked up slowly from the
fiotsam and jetsam that covers
the stormy waters of the lake.
Last Thursday the magnificent
Canadian Pacific steamer Algoma
left Port Owen, bound east. When
off Isle Royal, just outside Thun-
der bay, and while making for
Port Arthur, the Algoma ran in
to furious snow storm, accom-
panied by a heavy wind. 1t was
impossible to set foot ahead.
and the boat went ashore on
Point au Pelee reef.
The Algoma was one of the
finest boats on the lakes, being
sumptuously furnished and per-
fectly built. She is complete
wreck The master and eight or
ten of the crew and a few passeh-
gers we're saved. The number of
dead is estimated at about forty.
but nothing definite can be
known until the list of passen-
gers is received. A number of
women and children are among
the lost. The loss on the vesse
and cargo is about 100000.
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We learn from the Macarthur
Denocrat-Enquiler that Col
Homer G. Jones, of that place
will be recommended by hi:
friends fer Adjutant General un
der Foraker's administration. -
This Office, by the verdict of the
election, belongs TO the Repub
iicans, and whilst we Democrats
have no right to say in the mat.
Ter, we have, as interested titi-
zens. Z concern in the capability
OF our State officials.
Col. Jones deserves some sub
stantial favor from his party. He
is one of the leading Republicans
of Southern Hill Ohio, faithful
adherent TO friends and princi-
pies, but always honorable and
gentlemanly in his opposition to
Us Democrats. He was q gallant
soldier, and possesses ihe qnaliii
cations to discharge the duties of
his office with honor anu ability.
Gov. Foraker will give character
and public confidence 10 his ad-
ministration by the appointment
of places in his gift. to
gallant fighters like Col. Jones.
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GRAND HOLIDAY EX.
CURSION.
TO THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
-VIA--
r g. q r. r.

On Tuesday, November oath,
1885, the B. 4 o. r. r. will sell
round trip tickets to Harrisonburg
Va, and return, from all Coupon
stations on its Trans Ohio Divis-
ions, at extremely low rates, and
make the tickets good returning ON
all regular trains until January
9Th, 1856. These Holiday Excur-
sions 10 the Shenandoah Valley,
for The purpose of visiting friends
and relatives, are most attractive
to Old Virglnians. Hunters and
lovers Of beautiful mountain seem
cry should not miss this opportunl-
ty. Call on B go. ticket agents
and get rates and time of excursion
train from your station.
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burglary as Baltimore.

Lancaster Gazette.
The large dry goods store OF
Hansberger G Brother IN Balii-
more, this county, was burglarized
Tuesday to the tune of $500 ar $500
worth of goods, consisting of jewel
ry, notions, shoes and clothing OF
every description. The entrance
was efec;ed by cutting away a large
plate glass frcntlng on Main etreet.
The work was supposed to have
been done by fellow who was lay
ing around the town Tuesday play
off drunk, as he was seen with a
large pack next morning, and his
coat was fOnnd in cornfield close
to town that evening. The fellow
is a medium sized man with black
hair and a scar on his face The
breaking of the glass made consid-
cradle noise, which was heard by
several parties in close proximity
to the store, but it gave no concern.
Mr.. 4. Hansberger, the junior mem
ber of the firm, and young man,
NJ. E. Bright, slept Immediately
over the store room. but knew moth
inc of the theft until Wednesday
morning.
We are authorized to state that
Mcssrs. Hansberger Il Bro. offer
reward of one hundred dollars for
the arrest of the thief or thieves, or
information leading to their arrest
or conviction, and any person of
this description selling such goods.
1t is hoped such persons will be re
ported at once.