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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-17
Maine State Sunday School convon-


The twenty-frst anniversary of the Maine
State Sunday School Association will be held
in the Hammond Street Congregational
church, Bangor, Maine, October 23d, oath
and 25th. The following is the programme:
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
2;30. Reunion of s. s. Workers, with address
3.15. Organization Of sections: Superinten-
dents, senior grade teachers, junior grade. prma-
400. Organization musical department. Ad-
dress, George .. Stehbins. Chorus drill.
TUESDAY EVENING.
700. First formal session. Devotional service.
Address of welcome, Rev. ii. l.. Griffin. Bangor.
7.so. Presidents address, Rev. Geo. NJ Howe.
500 Greetings from the West william Rey-
nolds, Peoria, Ill., president International s. S.
Convention.
sis. Address, "The relation Of the Sunday
School TO symetrical education" Rev. G. ID. b.
Pepper, D. d.. LII. D., president of Colby Univer-
sIty.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
900. Devotional service.
Business Session.
:, $50. Conference. 'How TO prepare to teach
the lesson" Rev. j. M. LOwden, Portland. Ques-
tions and answers from the convention.
1000. Address, How to gain attention." Rev.
Hdersss g. N shSoGsyn y n 0sr0c
tion," Mrs. J. s. Ostrander, Brooklyn, N. y.
11.0O. Address, Rev. George w. Field, d. D.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
200. Devotional service.
Business Session.
2l5. Conference. "How TO impress the les
son." Rev. j. b. Jordan, Augusta. Questions and
one-minute suggestions from the convention.
2.45. Class and home normal work, Rev. J. NJ.
Frost. Portland.
s.i5. Address, The relation Of the Sunday
school to citizenship" Rev. n 7. Whitaker, ID.
400. Address, Convention work-state. in
ternational and worlds" William Reynolds,
$50. Mrs. ostrander will meet the primary
teachers.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
TOO. Devotional and praise service.
7.15. Address, What the Sunday school IS do
ing for the church," Rev. George Lewis, South
Berwick.
745. Illustrated lecture, "scenes from the
Oriental scenes will be illustrated by young ladies
and gentlemen In the various costumes of the
East. The entire proceeds Of the lecture for the
benefit OF the convention.
THURSDAY MORNING.
S45-Devotional Service. Final Business ses-
sion, Reports, Election Of Officers, etc.
9.i5-Address, "The Need of Teacher Train
ing" Hon. John g. Lane, State s. S. Secretary,
s.45-Address, sIustration in Teaching" Rev.
James S. Ostrander.
applied in the Study of the Scriptures" Prof.
Chas. j. II. Ropes, Bangor Theological Seminary
1O.45-Address, .State Organization" William
iI.I5-The Sunday School Assembly, Rev. A.
t. Dunn, Portland; Rev. Geo. d. Lindsay, Ban
Ii. .a5-Closing words
The Maine Central Railroad will sell tick
cts for one fare. Free entertainment will be
offered by the Sunday School workers of
Bangor.
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West Virginia Doubtful.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 16.-A correspondent of
"The American" who has during the past
month travelled over West Virginia and
carefully studied the political situation, in
summing up his observations declares that
West Virginia may be considered one of the
doubtful States. with chances favorable to
the Republicans. he writes as follows:
The nomination of General Goff for gov
ernor by the Republicans means the larges-
Republican vote ever cast in the State. and
that vote will be swelled by accessions from
the Democratic ranks. General Golf is a
mascot. When he commenced running for
Congress in the First District, it had about
1900 Democratic majority. The first race
he made he reduced that majority. to about
300 He ran again and was elected again by
nearly 1400 majority, and has been reelected
twice. Twelve years ago he ran for govern
or, when the Republicans were hopeless
minority, and cut into the Democratic major
ity like a two-edged sword. Most of the peo-
pie appear to think he will get there this
time. Clarksburg is his home. and he Is
largely interested in farming and grazing,
and is al! also leading lawyer. ~ Although his his
carries 1t by about 800 majority.
The Democratic party in West Virginia is
badly divided on the tariff. There is strong
faction that is as near free trade as it is pos
SiDtt LOT tueIl 10 gel, WHICH Chains 10 be t06
only original advocates of the Cleveland
idea. Then there is faction, led by ex-Sea-
ators III. G. Davis and j. N. Camden, ttdt is
about as strongly for protection as MI
Blaine. The fight is weakening tbem every
day.
The Old Roman at Fort Wayne.
Fort WAYNE, Oct l6.-Judge Thurman
and party took the 80 p. M train at Indian
apolis for this cpy. At Indianapolis Idepot,
hearty chser was given. As the train
passed suwly through the city, bandannas
were waved and hearty cheers greeted its ap-
pSarance at the stations along the way.
Judge Thurman and Gov. Gray spoke briefly
at some of the stations. Several thousand
people were at the Fort Wayne depot. head
ed by the Hendricks Clnb, and gave most
enthusiastic greeting.
Dry Goods Men Meet.
NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-The dry goods Har-
rison and Morton club held mass meeting
tonight. Among the speakers was Lewis
Barker, ESQ.,, of Maine.
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RACES AT GRAY.
The Customary Weather interferes
with the Programme.
rspecial TO the Press.l

GRAY, Oct. 16.-The trotting races at the
Gray fair grounds today were very interest
ing so far as they went, but the rain
interfered at the close of the third heat.
The sky was cloudy, the wind raw and cold,
and only few people turned out to witness
the races. 1t was reported that Jack Spratt
would be among the contestants, but that
horse was not even entered. In the three
minute class there were ten entries and ten
starters. Three heats were trotted, the first
being taken by G. P. Graffan's Ned E., and
the last two by Faunie W., owned by G. r.
Westcott, in 239}.
In the 2.40 class there were six horses to
start, and three heats were trotted, the first
being taken by w. o. Hodsdon's Saltpetre,
the second by j. s. Jordan's Wanderer, and
the third by Gray Bunker. owned by d.
Hieber. Following is sum mary Of the
races:
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The Car mems troubles.

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-Much surprise and dis
satisfaction was expressed by the cable car
men Of the north division this morning, when
they were informed that the grip cars were
to Oe run thereafter by the new men hired
during the late strike. By this arrangement
WI WIN nothing to do today. The superintend-
sns n informed them that the old men would
~, ue usesiiu1ulled ~ among the various horse car
lines, @ r Inc lnexperience of the new grip
rei nen na ,ssuised ~ cables being broken in sew
evening, in La Sale Street @ tnnpeiI' A riot il
street. "nu iia'0'"u
snSera Two Morse sec. cars, driven by new men, were
rhe srrivaI Iiea ~ aocKs ana nearly demolished
ported men from being stoned to death 9 vii,
in the % cars Quite number Of sis passengers msr
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Hotel Notes.

The Hotel North, at Augusta, has been
leased to l. 7. Loyejoy, proprietor of the
Revere House, Belfast, for the last three
years, and forE.erly proprietor Of the Gran
ite House, at Vinalhaven. Mr.. Loyeioy will
take possession Nov 10Th.
MIR. Royal Quimby, we'll known from his
connection with the Rockingham House at
Lewiston and Hotel North at Augusta, will
take possession OF the Beals House at Nor
way. at once. The house has been repaired
and Is in excellent order.
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PORTLAND, MAINE. WEDNESDAY, MORNING

supposed to come from Mr.. Flower, from
his Watertown home. announcing that every
thing had been fixed" and that Mr.. Flower
would be the nominee for Mayor of the city.
At that time Mr.. Flower was not in Water
town, and the politicians who had been pay
ing homage to Bangs in return for numerous
bottles Of champagne dropped his acquain-
tance when they found out that his telegram
did not come from Mr.. Flower at all, but from
man named Jackson, who had telegraphed
The State and country has been flooded with
pamphlets giving Bangs reasons for sup
porting Cleveland. But when 1t is known
that he is doing it because the President is
relative, and he expects to get a soft berth In
case Mr.. Cleveland is reelected, his enthusi-
aSm is aasilv accounted for
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GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL.
A Pardon Asked for Charles H..
Welsh, Who Stole Eggs.
Especial to the Press.

AUGUSTA, Oct. 17.-At the meeting of the
Governor and Council today, Hon. F. c.
Perkins of Pennington appeared in favor of
Charles III. Welcb, who is in the reform
school, where he was sentenced from the
above town in July, 1887. A pardon was
asked on the ground that when he was sem
fenced he was over 16 years of age, the limit
at which boys can be sent to this institution,
he having been 16 years of age the June pre-
vious. 1t was also claimed that the offence
was trivial one, Welch having stolen three
dozen eggs from some hens nests and cooked
them, three other boys being with him.
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BASE BALL.
For the Worlds Championship.
NEW YoRKs, 3; ST. LOUIS. i.

NEW YoRKs, Q; ST. LOUIS, l.
The first Of the series Of games for the
worlds championship was played at the
Polo Grounds In New Y ork yesterday before
4,500 people. Itwas good game, exciting at
first but rather slow toward the close. 1t
was pitchers battle throughout, King and
Keefe being about equally effective. Nc
Carthy made great running catch and
Ward some neat pick ups. Then the really
brilliant work ended and each pitcher took
entire charge after the third inning. Gaff
ney was umpire behind the bat and Kelly on
bases. Both gave satisfaction. Many of the
League and Association directors were pres
ent. The score:
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cnntaaIous Diseases.

The following contagious diseases were re-
ported to the State Board Of Health during
the week ending Saturday, Oct. 10:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, alais, 1 Pennington,
L. Deerlng, 2; Guilford, 2; HallOwell, A Park
man 1 Portland, Mt. Vernon, 3 Ihomaston,
Topsham, 1.
Brewer, . Pennington, A; HOdgdon, 2; houlton,
4; New sharon, 4; Orneylle, q Portland, :
home, q Thomaston, Topsham, 81 WoolWich'
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Accident And Fire.
Especial to the Press.l

lOpCCidi w thO AlCoo.l
RocKIAND, Oct 15.-Archibald Tolman.
of Appleton, an aged gentleman fell from
his carriage Friday, striking on his head re-
ceiving injuries from which he afterwards
died.
The house and buildings of Geo. True, of
Searsmont, were destroyed by fire Friday.
1t is thought to be the work of an incen-
diary.
A Prominent WatervIlIe Man Dead.
WATERvILLE, Oct. 16.-Dr. G. S. Palmer,
prominent citizen and one of the leading
dentists of Waterville, died early Tuesday
morning of pneumonia. He had been con-
fined to the house but three or four days and
his death seems very sudden. He was a man
universally respected by all who knew him.
and was a prominent member of the BAPTIST
society and superintendent of the Sabbath
school. DIR. Palmer has also taken an earn
est interest in the politics of the town and
was one of the stauneh Republicans Of the
place.
ALFRED, Oct. 16.-The dwelling house Of
tax collector John FL. Goodwin situated at
Mouse Lane, so called, about four miles from
this village was completely destroyed by fire
this afternoon with its entire contents. The
barn was saved. A defective chimney
caused the fire. The property was partially
insured. -
RocKLAND, Oct. 16.-A large and enthusi-
astic meeting was held Monday evening in
town hall. Union, to discuss the project of
railroad from Warren to Union. connecting
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Death on the Raj,

WILKEsBARRE, Oct. 16-A construction
train on the Lehigh road was run down by a
freight train today. Six Hungarian laborers
ann orakeman were Killed and 26 Hunga-
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with the Knox g. Lincoln. This is the last
Of series of meetings called to agitate the
question of loaning the credit of the town in
support Of the proposed road. Legal action
will be taken on Wednesday. the 18th inst.
Union seems alive to the Importance of ac-
cepting this, her first opportunity Of gaining
communication with the outside world.
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Several Reported kI,Iea

NEwBURG, N. Y, Oct. 16.-It is reported
that several people were killed by the caving
in of part of a tunnel near West Point. on
the West Shore railroad this evening while
passenger train was passing through the
tunnel.
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NEW YoRKs.

stolen bases-Tiernan, Ewing 2, Latham, Rob
lnson2 First base on balls-Latham 1, Tiernan
5. struck out-Robinson ,, o. Mel, Lyons, White
2, Boyle, King 2, Tlernan, Ewing, Keefe. Double
I. Wild pitcb-King. Umpires-Gaffney and
Kelly. Time p hours.
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Notes.

1t Is likely Pitcher Wood, of the Hamilton.
Ont, nine will be sold to Philadelphia. Both
Chicago and Philadelphia offered $4,000 for
him.
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pIphtherIa AT Brunswick.

Oipntneria AT BRUNSWICK.
BRUNSWICK, Oct. 16.-Six new cases Of
diphtheria developed here today among the
school children, and one death occurred.
child of James Smith, Jr., residing on Jor-
dan avenue. The schools will be suspended
for season. Water was let into the arti-
fetal pond this morning for supplying the
people of the village with water from Shows
brook instead of the river as heretofore. 1t
will probably require week to fill the pond
orresorvoir.
The Troubles of Napoleon Lavlgne.
LEWISTON, Oct. 16.-Some time ago Ma
poleon Lavigne, employed in the Lewiston
mills, had his leg crushed by the fall of an
elevator. In suit against the company, he
recovered $1,000 damages. Supposing the
company solvent, no formal attachment Of
the property was made. but before the judg-
ment could be collected, the property passed
into the hands Of trustees. The property
was advertised by Lavigne's attorney to sat
isfy the judgment and Judge Walton has
granted an Injunction forbidding 'such sale.
Sunday School Convention
LEWISTON. Oct. 16.-The third convention
of the New England Sunday School Associa-
tion opened in Pine street church, tonight
and was welcomed by Rev. G. M. Howe,
tine pastor, and response was made by Rev.
Hon. ID. N. Camp. president Of the associa-
tion. Rev. G. S. Burroughs delivered an ad-
dress on the Sunday school.
Court At Belfast.
PrrEAsr Oet 1R-Tba Snnrap,a court
Judge Emery presiding, commenced today
One hundred eighty-three actions are on the
old docket and nine are marked for trial.
The term will be short.
Patrick Tracy, Jr.
BANGOR, Oct. 16.-Patrick Tracy. Jr., as
sistant assessor of ward one, died suddenly
tonight of heart disease. He was thirty
eight years old and leaves wife and two
children.
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pr. FalrIee Dead

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct 16.-Dr. JIM.
Fairlee, secretary of the board of trade, died
tonight. Today there were IS new cases and
two deaths.
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Secretary Whitney thinks the United
States could whip England. We have, he
says, navy enough to do incalculable damage
to her shipping, ingenuity enough to protect
our seaboard and men enough to capture
Canada.
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MACKENzIES BOOK A BOOMERANG.
How the EngIishmen Speak of Sir
MorelI's Case.
Naples Out En- Masse to Give Wei
como to Cermany's Ruler.
Steamer ulunda's Narrow Escape
from Destruction on the Rocks.

LONDON, Oct 16.-Dr. Mackenzie's book
has proved to be sort OF boomerang to the
authors andA his mortificatinn at its re-
ception is made complete and overwhelming
by the fact that most of the new spaper crit
icism and seven-eighths of the popular
opinion are unanimous in the declaration
thai he has failed to prove his case.
Moreover. by his action some time ago,
with reference to the publication of an
English version Of the report of the German
doctors, he has made it impossible for him
self to complain of the seizure of his own
work in Germany. When rumors became
rife of an English translation of: the report
of his German colleagues on the Emperor's
illness, it will be remembered DIR. Mackenzie
warned every English publisher that be
would be prosecuted for libel should he give
utterance to the objectionable statements
The result of Mackenzie's action is that az
English version of the report was printef,ada
Berlin. and is now being widely circp,nSoott
by newspapers which hitherto hay ,,n., nvs
dared to use the matter, their secg'sSya rsod mom
lying in the fact that the report NJ " pu,. uJGu
in the form of quotation from quo Dei'in
publication. - -.
1t is now believed that tonps " person of Mn Wno
filched the advance copy or thsn Schidro-
Nfnzt wtz the pIOn London sgen the Vienna Nue
Freie Presse. Schidr NV; ;nt;to WHY 10 Jew, i
was MackenzIe's mythe doctors visit ,ffa to San
5ora pon 'n1 nti ii'ite y, Emperors DEATH He was
antr,,sted ai ~, Mckenzie with the compila-
ton Of Iney.nan version Of the formers re-
port and 9as been an occasional correspon-
dent osshe New York Herald for years.
Tic Times c0nspicuously ignores Macken-
zv>s book, taking no notice of it what
ever.
Count Won Hatzfeldt, the German Ambas-
sador, today consulted with Lord Salisbury
as to the wisdom of endeavoring to suppress
the English versions of the diary of the late
Emperor Frederick. Lord Salisbury in
formed his visitor that the suppression of
the version would not only be unjustifiable,
h t...s 80. Il L.
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TrottIna at saco.

SAco. Oct. 15.-The three days fair of the.
York County Horse Breeders Association
opened today. The track was in fine condi-
tion this forenoon, but it began raining this
afternoon, interfering with the attendance
and preventing fast time in the races. There
were four starters in the stallion race, for
purse of 5000 Curtis Fearnaught, owned by
Samuel w. Berry, of Biddeford, won first
money; Dan Wilkes, Lyman, second; Edwin
L.. Buxton, third. Best time, 2.40
In the 2.45 class, Winthrop Pilot, Roches-
ter, N. H., won in three straight heats Black
Billy, Saco, second; Billy Pitt, Saccarappa,
third. Best time, 2.47
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The income has been as follows, viz: from
ANIMAL subscriptions ..........s 569.05
donations. 6l7.11
boafd..... ..s......... ..ss... $500
Income OF general fund ..-.... 2,03O.94
Clapp Trust fund.-. $4,000
Shurtleff fund.-. 10000
Hannah G. Libby
tund. .-......... .............. 5000
To which adds to balance the
account, same drawn from
the funds Of the Institution;
1t being the deficit for this
Il, ,bbbl 10 So,ozl.oo
have also received to be added to the perma-
nent fund:
Legacy OF VIM. ii. Jerris. as 10000
Robert 1. Robin
son. subject TO the payment
OF 5000 year to his widow =
during her life time......... b,3I45o So,4f4.5o
The deficit would have been greater, but for the
large increase in the donations and annual sub
scrIptions received during the year. The bills for
special repairs now all paid, and lg Is believed
no further large expenditures ON the Asylum
building will be- necessary for some years.
Respectfully
4. X. BARRETT, Treasurer.
PORTLAND, Oct. /, 1883.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
President-Mrs. James L. Farmer
Vice President-Mrs. w. II. Fem
Secretary-Mss Abby 5. Barrett.
Managers-Mrs. John B. Brown Mrs. j. p Bax-
Miss NJ. J: E. Clapp, MIS-. W. s. Dana, Mrs. j. b.
Donnell, Mrs. Charles 4. Jose, Mrs. Jas. Il. Nc
Dowell, Miss Mary S. McCobb, Mrs. Charles b.
Nash, Mrs. VIM. l.. Putnam, Miss Abby A.Steele
Mrs. VIM. L. Thom, Mrs. Geore +. Thompson.
Ireasnrer-Mr. Franklin X. Barrett
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If the weather is pleasant today the races
will be continued; II it should, rain they will
be postponed until the next fair day. There
will also be hauling match between oxen
for purse of $50.
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Mayor Hewitt Accepts, but Is Still
Willing to Withdraw
II the Warning Factions will Agree
on Candidate.
Republican Victory Promised by
Gains on Every Hand.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-Mayor Hewitt, in
letter to the citizens committee, accepts the
denomination for the mayoralty, which he
says, has been ratified by the County Democ-
racy. He says to test the sincerity of Tam
many's lamentation over a divided local con-
test, he will now renew his offer to with
draw in favor of union candidate named
by citizens and endorsed by both Democratic
organizations. In the course of his letter,
Mr.. Hewitt declares that Tammany does not
represent the Democracy. 1t is an irrespon-
sible organization of chronic office seekers,
and exists for no other purpose than to fur
nish spoils for its leaders. 1t is dangerous
secret society, and its methods are opposed
to Democratic ideas and institutions. After
the downfall of Tweed, many leading Demo-
Gratis, including Tilden, Belmont, Barlow,
Winthrop, Chandler and others, took pos
session of the organization, with a view to
its reformation. For a short period they
succeeded in introducing genuine Democrat
ic methods. but its followers rebelled, and
the inherent vice of the secret organization
soon asserted itself, and the control passed
practically into the hands of a single man,
whose will was law. The Mayor goes on to
show the evil effects of Tammany methods,
which always subordinate State and Nation
al politics to the purpose of securing local
Office and patronage for its leaders and fol-
fcc, and corrects many absurd accusations
as to his views on public questions. He says
he intends to vote the National and State
Democratic ticket, but politics ought to be
divorced from local business adminstra-
tien. He sees no reason why Republicans
and all othere who desire the city govern
ment honestly administered in the interest
of the people and free from ring rule, should
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Patents TO Maine Men.

WAsHIN GToN, Oct 16.-The following pa
tents have been granted to Maine invent
ors:
James L. Coombs, Bangor. mocassin; Daniel
Dudley, Bangor, wigwam slipper.
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Mean daily bar. sc. .O26 Maximum ther.
Mean daily ther...44.0 Minimum ther....326
Mean daily d'wpt.. .40.5 Max. vel. wind...12
Mean daily hum...SS.5 Total precip.... .O6
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
t0ct. 16, 1888, 500 P.M)
Observations taken at the same moment Of time
at all stations
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The Surplus.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1e.-Now that the ap-
preparations are all made, Acting Secretary
Thompson estimates that the total revenues
of the present fiscal year will exceed the to-
tai appropriations by S19,OOo,oOO. Counting
into the treasury also $37,0Oo.oo0 of appro-
priations which will remain unexpended at
the lend of the year and S18,0O0,O00 of
deficiency appropriations, S6000,000 of the
years, which will be conveyed into the treas
ury next June. and the $4S,000,000 appropria-
ted for the sinking fund, all of which belong
with the surplus, the total will be Sl22, 200,
expenses of the government for the fiscal
Vaar 1890