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Lone Dollar

Hoods S%arsaparilla cures s~crofula. salt
rheum, all humors, boils, pimples. general de-
bility, dyspepsia, biliousness, sick headache.
catarrh. rheumatism. kidney and liver COM
plants, and all affections caused by impure
blood or low condition OF the system. Try 1t.
al was severely afflicted with s~crofula, and
for over a year had two running sores on my
neck. l took five bottles OF Hoods Sarsapa-
rila. and consider myself entirely cured"
C. L. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla did ne an immense
amount OF good. My whole system has been
built up and strengthened. my digestion i'm
proved, and my head relieved of the bad feel
ing. 1 consider it the best medicine I have
ever used, and should not know how to do
without it." MARY L. PEKLE. Salem, Mass.
Hoods ~SarsaparilIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by @. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
, 1886-08-06
Louisiana State Lottery Comply
Commissioners.

commissioners.
We the undersigned Banks and Bankers will
pay all prizes drawn In The Louisiana State
Lotteries which may be presented mt our c0un-
tiers
J. i: 0glesby, Pres. Louisiana National Bank.
j. W. Rilbreth. Pres. State National Bank
A. Baldwin. Pres. New Orleans National Bank.
Incorporated In 1862 for 25 years by the Leg
~islature for Educational and Charltaf lie pur-
poses-with a capital OF 81 900. 00--to which a
reserve fund Of over $4,000 has since been
added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote Its fran
chise was made a part OF the present State Con-
%stitution adopted December "a. A. ID. 1879.
TAe only Lottery eper voted on and endorsed
BY the people of any STATE.
II neuer Scales or Postpones.
It's Grand Single Number Drawings take
place monthly, and the Extraordinary Draw
ings regularly every three months instead OF
Semi-Annually as heretofore, beginning March,
1896.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A
FORTUNE. Eighth Grand Drawing. Class
H.. In the ACADEMY OF MUSIC. NEW
ORLEANS. TUESDAY. AUGUST 10, 1886.
-le5th Monthly Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $75,oo
, 1886-08-06

Street railways in 233 cities and towns
of this country are said to have in use
$4,000 horses and 16. $50 cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
GREECE IN TROUBLE,
steps Taken by Turkey and Greece in
Preparing for War.

m ATHENS. May 6.
The official journal of the ministry SAYS
that as long as the presence of the ultimatum
OF the powers is allowed to remain, Greece
will not discharge soldier from the armv
now mobihzed.
The Greek cabinet met this afternoon to
discuss the collective note of the pow ers, de-
mandlng more precise assurances that Greek
Will disarm. 1t is believed that the cabinet
Will refuse 10 yield to the demand. The
ministers OF the powers are preparing to de-
part from Greece.
Evening-The reply of Premier Delyannis
rto the ultimatum of the powers has just been
delivered and is considered by them made
quate. Foreign ministers will leave Athens
tomorrow morning. Great excitement pre-
walls here. The soldiers of the garrison have
been summoned to the barracks and will go
to the front tomorrow. Several members of
the chamber of deputies, who are officers in
the army, have been ordered to the front
The general commanding the troops on the
frontier, telegraphs tn, the Turks are mass
ing and that he has ordered similar move
ment by his troops. A turkish gunboat has
arrived at Peraus
LONDON, May 6.
Gladstone, in the House of Commons this
afternoon, stated that Greece's assurances in
respect to keeping the peace were not suffi-
cient to justify Turkeys abandoning her
warlike preparations for defense. He added
that unless Greece complied with the terms
of the cole ctive note, presented to her by
the powers yesterday the powers would forth
with take steps requisite to compel a COM
pliance.
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MASONIC MEETING.
Closing Session of the Grand Lodge OF
Maine at Portland.

PORTLAND, May 6.
The Grand Lodge was called on at9 O'Clock
this morning. Charters were granted TOR
row lodges at Strong. to be called Davis
Lodge. Springvale to be called Sprinevale
Jodoe f. f. Sleeper of Sabatis was re-
ceived and welcomed as representative OF the
Grand Lodge of Colorado. The grand officers
,ora installed bv Past Grand Master Drum
mond. the following appointments having
been made:
Corresponding Grand Secretary-Wm o.
Fox. Portland. y.
crrns w Hendricks, Caribou; No. ., Jane
n Neaole. Lubec; No. 3, Ii col" II. L"gn-
to, M;llbridge; No. 4, Elisha Bowden,
panohscot. No. 5, Albert f. jackson, Mon
aon. No. 6. VIM H. Thompson, Bangor
No = LORNA c. Poor, Searsport; No. g.
Oscar Hills. Northport; No. 9, Herbert L.
Sbenberd, Rockport; No. 10, Samuei u
Miller. Waldoboro; No II. Hadley u
Haw, q. Hallow ell No. II, j. Wesley Gilman >
Oakland: No. 10. Columbus > Mantor' NO.
AEON. No IA, VIM. S. Cotton, Jr., west
pnwdo;n. No. 10, Geo. S. Woodman, Au-
h,,rn No I6. Frank Stanley, Dixfield; No.
~ Martin A. Dillingham;. Portland; no 10 10
Albert f. Richardson, Fryeourg; No 49, no.
Coo A. Gilpstric, Kennebupk; NO. ~
Hiram Stevens. Carmel c.,
Grand Chaplains-Revs. John "Ioson'
Naples cha; vp' ksads0sas Ia1s ss%S;
uanru II. II blanchard, Portland; l.. II. Bean
Fsrm;npton Ee; A. J. Fadelford, Calais; Marion
Gard dMarshal-Horace H. Burbank, Ssco.
Saa;nr Grand Deacon-BenJ. Moore. NO.
Anson. O r,;a,rd Relcher.
Pennington. ~, U;,n Soptb
Paris: Alfred S. Kimball, Norway; A. NJ
Roak' Auburn; w. Scott Shorey' Batn;
Grand Sword Bearer-Wilford o. fi'"e''
Grand Standard Bearer-Charles W. Ste1-
son, Damariscotta. p u Dunbar.
Grand Pursurvants-Judson 81 b. nu"0"''
Grand Lecturer-George E. Raymond
Portland.
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Charles A. White took possession OF the
post of'ic' yesterday morning.
The Salvation Army have hired the Free
Baptist church. and will conduct their meet.
ings therein the coming week
Invitations have been issued for the COM
pimentary reception, concert. drill and ball.
to be given in honor of the Governor aud
Commander-in-Chief Frederick Robie and
staff by the Bath Light Infantry at the Coli
scum Friday, May l4th.
Mr. Joseph II. Varney of Bath was in the
city yesterday.
Daniel Dunton was arrested by City
Marshal Norton, Wednesday afternoon for
drunkenness His trial occurred yesterday
morning He waived examination and was
ordered to recognize in the sum of fifty
dollars to appear before the September term
of the Superior Court
Charles A. White took possession of the
Post Office. yesterday morning. VIM. Bowie,
Ernest Parshley and his son Eben will act
as assistants.
The Salvation Army have hired the Free
viii, Baptist church and will conduct their
meetings therein for the coming week.
Invitations have been issued for the com
plimentary reception, concert, drill and ball
to be given IN honor OF the Governor ana
Commander-in-Chief Frederick Robie and
staff BY the Bath Light Infantry at the Coils
cum, Friday, May Nth.
A corps OF the Heath Relief Corps was or
Ranized in Pittston, "wednesday night. The
| following officers were installed by Mrs. Geo
! Stone, to wit: Mrs. Charles Dunton, pres. I;
| Mrs Thomas McCloud, past pres. Ice cream
and other refreshments were served.
uar,isun Hume of BOstDn IN the
city yesterday on visit to friends.
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VIENNA.

A somewhat remarkable landslide oc-
cured in the westerly part of Vienna, near
McGurdys stream, recently, probably caused
by the combined action Of frost and water.
The moving mass was on land of George
Whittier, and comprised strip of irregular
shape covering two or three acres, and vary
ing in depth from two to ten feet, passing
down a sharp descent to the level land Of
Perey Whittier, some twenty-five to thirty
rods distant. Huge bouders seemed like
pebbles before the powerful force Of the
slide aud were hurled about like mere play
things. A heavy rumbling sound, ac-
companied by loud report, attracted the
attention Of the entire neighborbood. aod
the spot has been visited by large number
of people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07

Inc tailors strike is virtually unchanged
although the strikers claim that few firm,
nave sent word that they are willing to WELD
ritteen additional firms have TODAY signed
the list presented by the striking carpenters
making about seventy firms that have signed
since Monday, which sends about 600 carpen.
ters back to work.
Seventy five granite cutters employed by
the Hallowell Granite Co., in Charlestown n,
struck today because the company refused to
comply with the terms of the new list pre.
sented by the Granite Cutters Union las,
Monday.
YOUNGSTOWN. O., Nav 6.
Unless the demand for increased wages
which they will make tomorrow, is accepted,
the engineers and fremen on the Piushurg &
Western, Pittsburg, Cleveland L Toledo. and
Wheeling & Lake Erie railroads will strike,
II Is stated that the officials of the B. 4 O.
n OF which the roads mentioned are the
northws stern outlet, will bring considerable
pressure TO bear TO prevent the strike
MUsKEGoN, Mich. Nav 6.
Ihe Muskegon Shingle and Lumber Cos
MILL the largest on the lake, shut down this
forenoon owing to the blockade by the Chica-
go strike. The mill has been running day
and night, employing $50 men aud cutting
l,oo0,OoO shingles day. and has 900, 900
piled on the dock. There have been no ship
ments for week and the mill not start till
the strike ends
CHEYENNE, w. T., MAY G.
The strike of the Union Pacific brakemen
Is ended at this point. All the men reported
Tor duty This afternoon, excepting several
VINO were discharged yesterday.
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MAINE iDIsPAYtHES.
EAST MAINE METHODISTS
Inc Opening Sessions Of the Conference
at WinterpOrt.
WINTERPORT. Nav 6.

WINTERPoRT, May 6.
The East Maine Methodist conference
opened IFS thirty-ninth session here vestard.v
Free entertainment has been provided fol
over two hundred delegates and visitors
most OF whom are present. The preliminary
proceedings consisted of the examina.
ton OF classes, reunion and praise and PRAYER
meeting at 7.3O P. Nj, led by B. c. Went
worth here was crowded house and an in.
teresting service.
tooay, there was prayer meeting at A.
NJ led by VIM. T. Jewell; prayer meeting
at $50, led by <, skinner At9 80 the con.
ference was organized. 1t was called to
order by Bishop Warren. 1t was opened by
singing by the congregation Of the HYMN,
"And are we yet alive" Prayer was offered
ov the bishop and the sacrament admins.
tered to a large number. Remarks were
made by the bishop. The roli-call bv the
secretary, w. II. Williams, was responded to
by sixty members. The following officers
were elected
Secretary-W. H. Williams.
Assistant Secretares-F. J. Haley, J. H.
Bennett.
Statistical Secretary-B. C. Wentworth.
Assistant Statistical Secretaries--J. II. w.
Wharf, w. T. Chase.
Conference Cashier-B. h. Besse.
The standing committee is the same as las,
year.
o. Fl. Fernald was introduced to the con-
ference. Those transferred were W. II.
Spencer, d. d., of Pennsylvania, Rev. Mr..
Knox of the Kansas confe renee, Rev. Mr..
Potte of the Maine conference. An adjourn.
ment was made at II 45.
1t was voted to hold one session at Bucks
port, J. W. Day and A. F. Chase committee
of arrangements. The statistical report by
the bishop proceeded to the Goth question
''Has the character of each preacher been
examined?" An address was made by DR..
Spencer on church extension.
AT P. M, the annual missionary sermon
was preached by Rev. J. S. Thompson. Ii
was very interesting discourse and was fol-
lowed by the annual meeting OF the mission
ary society, Rev. VIM. 7. Jewell presiding
MIR. Jewell was reelected president and W
l.. Brown secretary.
At 80 the anniversary of the church ex
tension society was held; opening prayer by
| B. S. Arev; introduction of the speaker OF
the evening, w. &. Spencer, ID. d., by L.
l.. Hanscome. Excellent music was furn'
shed by large chorus choir and some very
fine solos, including Chinese and japanese
songs, were sung by DR.. Spencer, after which
| he gave a very thrilling address. AT Inc
close Of the meeting subscription OF $500
was raised tor the church extension society
The audiences are very large and the lnteres
in the meetings is increasing Among The
prominent visiting members are Bishop ii
w. Warren of Denver, Col, w. A. Spencer
ID. d., of Philadelphia, J. ID. Knox of th'
Kansas conference, A. w. Pottle, 7. E.
| from the Maine conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New YORK ,'soduce .uarket.

NKw YORK. May q,
flouR-Reoeipts, E,Slo, exports, SiS,, sales ia.
90, No :, 20 aSl 10, fancy white Wesern extra
. 10 a % common to good, : IS ; is; COOL 10
cAolee, 20 = 2S; City mill extra, Do 40:
superhae, 20 10, ~. Louis extra. saSa 10.
winter wheat extra, IS a IS, Minnesota extra
S25 IS "'
WntAr - Receipts, $3.50; exports. A. eass, saes,
thot', No. rcd, sni, Nc. ? red, poi elevator
NO Red State, as, No White state, v6
RYE-dull.
BAILEY steady
CoRN- Receipts 1900 bushels; exports, 1870 os4;
sales, 3Vcoo; spot No ;, 'li; No2, IS
unt,s-hGe" pis. .7gOo' sales. 50 zoo, No :. S6i;
do White. So, So2 S7i S;i. 60 White II Al
No !, 81, 10 Nhir Is Mixed Western. S6l a 40;
White d., II i5i White state Az a ~.
>u6AR-Cut ioat and crushed 81 a "a granuis,ed,
q, white extra {. 81 q; yellow, Al a s.. muaid.
oi.
PkrRolKCM-Upired, 9S bid
TALLuw-casier.
BtEF-eteady.
10 %.
LARn-rrnned. q 40
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The Barratry Case Results in a Verdict
of Not Guilty.
BOSTON. Nav 6

DOSTUN, NIdv o
In the L. s. Court in Boston, Thursday
forenoon, the jury in the Barratry case
against Capt. Gerrior of the schooner Racer.
returned verdict of not guilty on all of the
counts of the indictment. Judge Carpenter S
charge to the jury was very brief and con-
tained only specific instruction on points of
law and was considered favorable to the de-
fense. Whea the jury returned their verdict
after deliberating only 40 minutes, the pris-
oner was discharged. Gerrior's nonchalant
demeanDr gave way for moment on the
delivery of the jurys verdict ard he watched
the faces of the jurymen narrowly and with
some nervousness.
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Arrested for Swindling.

MONTREAL, May 6.
A Frenchman named Pau! De La Nunville
has been arrested here on the charge of is.
suing false bonds. For some time past Nun
vile has been passing himself as the author
lied agent of Credit Financier de France,
and has been issuing bonds and collecting
their face value by installments. Suspicion
being aroused. application was made through
C O. Pearsault Vice Consul of France, who
communicated with the proper authorities,
who reported that the Credit Financer de
France had no agent in Canada, and that
fraud was being perpetrated.
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Washington Items.


WAsHISGTos, May 6.
The existing labor troubles was the topic
discussed at the regular cabinet meeting to-
dsy in the course of which the riots in Mil.
waukee and Chicago and elsewhere were re-
ferred TO with view of taking such precau-
tionary measures for the protection of the
government property as may be found nee.
essary.
Representative Tucker was instructed BY
House committee on the judiciary today tc
report adversely the bill to allow citizens Of
one State to take fish from the waters Of
another State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07
InCendiarics at Work.

SHENENDOAH, IA, May o..
An unsuccessful out well planned attempt
to fire the whole section Of this borough was
made about midnight last night by unknown
parties The fires were simultaneously
start at three different places in the 9Th
ward, a section built up with dry wood. For.
tunatelv the flames were discovered before
thew had gotten full headway, and were ex-
tinguished witHout causing serious damage.
No clue to the incendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07
Held for Murder.

New YORK, May 6.
Nicklaus Gels and Henry Kruger, drivers
of kinpling wood wagon, who yesterday
t;Iled Emil Rohmers by beating him to death
IN the street, were arraigned in court today
charged with homicide. number of wit
nesses testified to the killing, and the &C
o,.ed were committed without bail for trial.
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NO. IOS.
unveiling a Monument.

SAVANNAH. Ca, May 6.
one of the most prominent features of to-
days celebration of the Chatham artillery
centennial was the unveiling of the new
bronze tablet on the monument to General
Nathanial Greene of revolutionary fame.
Jefferson Davis made a tew remarks on Gen.
Greene and his services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07

Ahuuai Eneampment of the Maine Sous
Of Veterans.
LEWISTON, May 6.
loe annual encampment Of the Maine
oohs OF Veterans was held in the hall of
custer Post today. The following officers
were elected:
Loionel-Edward X Gould. Rockland.
Lieutenant Colonel-Charles 0. Wads-
worth, Gardiner.
MsJor-George A. Fields, Lewiston.
Nhaplaln-H. l.. Wright, Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07

New lungs cannot be made by medicines,
or the skill of physicians; but the old ones
can be strengthened and preserved by the
use Of Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam,
sure cure for coughs, colds, asthma and all
diseases OF the lungs. Price 30 and 20 cents.
Trial bottles 10 cents. may4d&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07

ELLSWORTH, May s.
Inc trial of Edward f Mills, charged with
turning store in Amherst, January 4th,
which has occupied five and one-half davs
ana created much interest, terminated this
evening the jury rendering verdict of not
guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07
Lynched by a Mob.

RICHMOND, Va, May 6.
Dick Walker, young negro, who attempt
ed to criminally assault young lady yester-
day near Keysville, and who was soon after
arrested, was taken from the jail by q mob
last night and lynched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07
Arrested for Ars0n.

WALLINGFoRD. Conn.,, May s.
Frank II. Morse, whose social position Is
very high. was arrested yesterday for arson,
Il being charged that he set fire to the glass
works on May 80, 1888. The arrest has Gre
sted sensation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07
Base Ball.

At NV York-New York I, Washington
2.
At Chicago-Chicago 5, Detroit |.
AT Philade phia-Philadelp l3, Boston
4.
At AtLawrence-Portland l, Lawrence 0.
At observation-disclosures 3, Haverhill 2
AT Decentralization 7. Boston Blues s.
At ST. Lous-Kansas City 4, St. Louis 3
Game called at the end of the third inning on
account of rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07

II you use porous plas.ers the best and
strongest one made is the Hop Plaster. Ihey
kill pain and strengthen the parts. A gres'
many people say so. 25c. dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-07
Rev, Phillip Brooks Elected Assistant
Bishop.

PHILADELPHIA, May 6.
At the session of the Protestant Episcopal
convention today Rev. DR.. Phillips Brooks of
Roston was nominated for assistant bishop
on the 9th ballot, receiving 50 votes out of a
total of l6l. Tellers were appointed and
laity taken by the parishes confirmed the
act;on of the clergy by a vote of So to 33.
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urand organist-George NJ. Howe, Port.
land. "'' Hor'-
AT l235 the Grand Lodge closed.
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Hoyt's Express Company
forwards to the following points:
Boston,
New York.
philadelphia
providence,
springfield
New Haven,
Hartford,
Washington, I'D. c.,
baltimore. Md,
Worcester.
And All Principal Points.
Goods forwarded by Fast
Express Trains from Boston,
West. r. D. HOYT, Agent.
augusta, Feb. Q, 1856. febsdeod3m
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ehirayO prouncr Market.

CuicAeo. My
sLouN-- quiet.
H"EAr dull. No. Chicago Sprins. 76a7ei:
Eay.!6i IA
CORN easier NJ 2qa
bArS- easy 29a
SYE-quiet 81
3tRLk firm 80
"oEK 3 o n5 p907l
LARD a. 5 s7l n 8 80
BULK GkAT -,.,nIIi~es, 4 10. Short rib. A 27k.
Shor' Nietr. 8 90
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o War Department,
w oiace OF the Chief Signal Officer.
- 'NshihRsoh, ID. c., May T., A. N
for New England, fair weather, followed
"urihs Saturday by local rains: variable
winds; slightly warmer.
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HOUSE.

In the morning hour Mr.. Hatch of Missouri
called up the bill to create a department of
agriculture and lator.
The opposition to the measure took the
form of diiatory motions which were sub
United by Messrs. Breckenridge Of Kentucky,
Hewitt of New York and Blount Of Georgia.
The morning hour expired without any
consideration of the bill having been entered
upon.
The House then went into committee Of
the whole on the river and harbor bill.
Several minor amendments were agreed to.
The motions to recommit the bill with in
structons to report back measures appro-
priating respectively 10000 900 and SS,000,-
900 for river and ha-bor improvement made
by Messrs. Spooner Of Rhode Island and
Holman Of Indiana was rejected.
The bill was then passed-yeas, l43; nays
l02.
The bill, as amended, appropriates sl5,-
l64.277.
An unsuccessful attempt was then made TO
bring up the electoral count bill and the
House at $50 adjourned.
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SRw YORK. May 6.
Money on call continues easy Mt 2d3 per cent
Prime mercantile paper at 4la5 per cent. Sterling
Exchange continues dull and steady VI t.s6 dtssi.
Government bonds dnll aud steady. Railroad bonds
active.
The folloyino are the closinp uuotatIons nj 40.
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FORTY-NINTH CONGRESS-.
First session.
sen NArE.
WASHINGTON, Nav 6

WASHINGTON, May
In the Senate this moruing Mr.. Frye called
up the Staten Island bridge bill.
The chair stated that the Senate had al.
ready given unanimous consent to continue
the consideration of the commerce bill during
the morning hour and throughout the day
from day to day till disposed of.
The interstate commerce bill was there
fore laid before the Senate.
Mr.. Wilson of Iowa offered an amendment
providing that the provision Of the bill against
receiving more for shorter than for longer
haul should not be continued as authorizing
any railroad company to charge as much. for
for shorter as for longer haul.
Messrs. ingalls,, Allison and Cullom spoke
against the Camden amendment.
Mr.. Vance was in favor of the amendmen,
and thought that the bill, even with Mr..
Camdens amendment, would fall short of
doing justice to the people.
Mr.. Wilson's amendment was then agreed
A great number of resolutions were sub
mited and ordered to be printed Among
them was the following:
BY Mr. Misunderstanding that when
ever any common carrier shall violate or re-
fuse to obey any requirements of the COM
mission it shall be the duty of the COM
mission to apply to the United States circuit
court for a hearing on short notice in the
matter complained of without formal plead
ings and proceedings necessary in ordinary
equity suits. The amendment further au.
thorizes the court if it finds the company
guilty of disobedience to cause it to forfeit
the sum of $500 day after day to be
named BY the court,
MIR. Edmunds explained the object of his
amendment to be to make it impossible for
railroad companies to tie up complaints
against them by legal proceedings and de-
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BY TELEGRAPH,
!" r. EaTHER REPORT.


'""'c"'ions for the NIX, z4 t,,,,r.