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PROPOSALS.
DROpOsALs for Building SICK Quarter

DROpOsALs for Building Sick Quarters at
Il Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N. Fl. Navy De.
partment, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery,
Washington, d. c., July 81, 1890. Sealed pro-
posals, in duplicate, are hereby invited and will
be received at this Office until IL O'Clock noon on
Monday, September 1st. 1890, at which time and
tending bidders, for building sick quarters at the
Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in
accordance with the plans and specifications
New Hampshire, Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass.
achusetts; Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, New York,
and Bureau Of Medicine and Surgery, Navy De-
partment Copies of specifications, with blank
iorm of proposal can be obtained at either of the
aforementioned places. Proposals must be en-
closed in sealed envelopes marked proposals
smouth, N. H." and addressed to the Chief of the
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Navy Depart
waive defects In form and to reject any or all bids
j. MILLS BROWNE, Surgeon General, Chief OF
Bureau. aug5T&F2w
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The following Is the Standing Of the clubs
in the National League:
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. TUE :, II'' MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
a year if paid in advance, S2@ 90 90 year: year., su
Advertisements inserted IN tne MHIST n sTAT
part Of the State for s100 per square for hrst In
ssertion, and SO cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion,
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SUMMER SPORTS ON SEA AND SHORE.
A Nelson Horse Captures Big Stakes
at mystic Park.
Some Famous Equines Booked for
the Eastern Maine Fair.
Cups Won by Fast Yachts-Sport at
Lake Maranocook.

BOSTON. August 2O.-The New England
Trotting Horse Breeders races at Mystic
Park today were
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TO LET.

Store I77 Middle street, next to cor
ner Exchange and Middle streets ON SIX
years lease from August 1st, store Is
20x63 and will be fitted to suit BUSINESS
Enquire OF
lyle dn
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Sport at Maranocook.

LAKE MARANoCooK, August 20.-Eigh
teen well filled cars arrived from Bangor on
the A. o. H., excursion today while a
goodly number came from Portland and
Lewiston. This afternoon the crowd
numbered fully fifteen hundred. The
pavilion was filed with merry dancers,
while large number of the sporting
fraternity, including Mike DAILY and other
lights, were enthusiastic over the athletic
contests. The hundred yard dash was won
by McGovern Of Bangor; Flavin Of Bangor,
second; Ruby of Bangor, third, in field Of
six starters. The amateur hundred yards
was won by Daniel Barre of Hallowell !;
Flavin, second; Mcclure of Bangor, third.
The jumping contest was won by Joseph
Dusty of Winthrop
Flyers Win Cups.
MARBLEHEAD, Mass, August 20.-The
Corinthian races were finished today. The
Minerva wins the Hemenway club and the
Saladin the Corinthian cup for 80 footers.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS: Seven Dollars a Year. When payment
is made strictly In advance the price will be Six
Dollars.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING-On lIch space of
the length Of column, or twel lines nOnpdreI
constitutes square"
All 30 per square, daily, first week; 70 cents per
week after; three Insertions or less, $1.0o; con
timing every other day after first week, 30 cents
Halt square, three insertions or less, rs cents.
one week, 81. 90; 30 cents per week after.
% SpTcTAn NOTICES, one-third additional.
finder head of "AMUsEMENTs" and "AUCTIoN
sAITsn $500 per square per week. three inser-
tonq or legs 81 80.
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the w EAThER.
Fair.

Following is the forecast OF the weather
for Maine: Fair, stationary temperature,
southwesterly winds.
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The American Association.

The following games were played in the
American Associa tion yesterday:
Al Toledo-Toledos, a; Syracuse, o.
Al Columbus Columbus, .; Brooklyns, 2.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-21

n OsT-On Saturday, August 16, in or about
Il the Union station, a lady's purse containing
money and railroad ticket The finder will leave
141
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Local weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, August 20, 1880.
vmaatnar ohservatIona-

Mean daily ther...~67.o MAY vel. wind.... 20 8
Maximum ther .73.4 Iotal preclp..... 90
Minimum ther .60.6i
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DESIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers her residence for sale.
IL Premises contain nearly 1000 feet Of land at
north corner of Spring and Winter streets, has
very commodious buildings with fine yard and
sunny exposure all day. A rare chance for a
good bargain if applied for soon.
Portland, Aug. 8, 1890. RUTH II. BAKER.
aug8 dim
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The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, August 20.-Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine peo-
pie:
ORIGINAL.
VIM IL. Wentworth, Bangor
Wm. @. Wilcut, Portland.
John IveIs, ToguS.
VIM. Clark, Jr., North Herman.
Silas McKeen, Lynchviue.
4. II. Hamilton, M0untyie.
Aaron Dunn, South Paris.
John II. Gian, Pittsheld.
Oliver, widow Of Geo. w. Martin, Ashland.
washington Notes.
Cora f. Gould was on Wednesday appoint
ed postmaster at North Monroe, Me-, vice
Mrs. Hannah Gould.
The House committee to investigate the
charges against Pension Commissioner Raum
began its work yesterday.
The House yesterday passed the bill pro-
viding for the inspection Of meat for export,
and resolution asking the President for in
formation as TO whether any American citi-
zen had suffered in the persecution Of the
Jews In Russia.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-21

r OsT-A sum of money, on Saturday
IL Aug. 16, between Exchage st. and Union
Station. The finder will be suitably rewarded by
returning 1t to this Office. 1871
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AccIdent at Bar harbor.

BAR HARBoR, August 2O.-A collision oc-
Cured on Main street this afternoon be-
tween blackboard and light wagon. Both
were broken. Hosea Phillips of Ellsworth,
was dragged from the wagon and severely
bruised.
ST. Bernard's Church Dedicated.
RocKLAND, August Cost. Bernard's
Catholic church on Park street was dedi-
Gated this forenoon with impressive services.
Veterans in Camp.
CAMP BENSON. Newport. August 90
Bright skies and cooling breezes ushered in
the opening day of the annual encampment
of the &. A. r. Posts of Maine at Camp Ben
son on the shore of Lake Sebasticook. Large
numbers of people have been arriving all
day ana have been busily engaged in pitch
ing tents and making ready for the week of
camp life.
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Veterans In Camp
The Late william, 8. Ranks.

At a meeting of Longfellow Lodge, K. of
p, held last evening, the following resolu-
tions on the death of the late William S.
Banks were unanimously adopted:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr. b. 5. Beckwith reached home from
Boston on Friday.

Mr.. b. 5. Beckwith reached home from
Boston on Friday.
Mrs. l.. c. Remele. who has been sick
for several weeks at her home on South
street, is slowly recovering.
Mr.. Harry II. Fletcher arrived home
Saturday morning for the spring vaca-
ton of his school at Chester, Pa.
Mr.. 5. Holton and DR.. Mellen, who
have been sick with pneumonia, are able
again to be at their places of business.
Mr.. f. J. Matthews was in town on
Monday for the first time in nearly three
weeks. He had been kept in the house
by a severe cold.
Mr.. III. ID. Bacon, the gentleman who
has lately come here from Rutland with
his family, occupies the house of Mr..
Henry ). Foote in the east part of the
village. Mr.. and Mrs. Foote intend leav-
ing town.
Mr.. Thos. f. Wells, who is to manage
the electric lights, has been in town this
week with one of his sons. He will soon
bring his family here from Sandy Hill,
their present home. He has rented Mr..
L. ID. Twitchell's house.
Mrs. X. NJ. Manley, a professor at We'll
lesley college, was the guest of her cous-
in, Mrs. VIM. jackson, oyer Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson arrived home on
Friday evening from their visit to his pa
rents in central New York.
Miss Stearns of Elizabeth, \. j., who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rider at the Addison House for two
weeks, was called home suddenly on
Wednesday evening by a telegram an
nouncing the serious illness of a sister.
The Bristol Comm correspondent of
the Waterbury American gives an ac-
count of the marriage there on the even
ing of March II of Dr. f. p. Woodward
of that place and Mrs. Henrietta NJ. Ellis
of Middlebury. The bride was given
away by her son, ". ii. Ellis.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
LOCAL NEWS.

Easter was very generally observed at
the churches.
Twenty COWS and S. calves made up
Mr.. Williamson's shipment to the Bos-
ton market on Monday.
The building attached to the upper end
of the old toboggan slide was burned
saturday night. How it caught is not
known.
The illustrated lecture on Africa which
was given at the Baptist church on Fri
day evening will be repeated, by re-
quest, on Sunday evening.
The spring term of the Graded school
opened on Monday with full attendance
in all the rooms. The spring term of
the college began yesterday.
Mr.. Buttolph has already begun work
on the streets. He started off well bv
removing large amount of mud from
the roadway on either side the creek
bridge.
Patrons of the Addison House will be
glad to know that Mr.. John Higgins
has leased it for another year. He is
already receiving applications for sum-
mer board.
Letters addressed to Frank Smith.
Beebe Holt, Mrs. Long, Miss Jennie l..
Haswell and Mrs. Amelia y. Pratt have
remained at the post-office one month
uncaled-for.
The meeting of the Cemetery associa-
ton at the engine house this evening
should be attended by all Interested
in the Improvement of the property
The meeting is called for 80 o'clock.
The State board of railroad commits
sioners have just rendered an elaborate
opinion in the matter of Middlebury
people VS.. Sunday hog trains. We
shall have occasion to refer to it later.
Mr.. Dennis McGoldrick. an old resident
of the village, died very suddenly on
Wednesday evening at his home on South
street. His age was % years. The fun
eral will be attended from the Catholic
church tomorrow morning.
There were several electric light men
in town yesterday figuring on what was
required to put in the plant here. The
machinery is to be in the wooden factory.
A new wheel will be necessary and also
a new iron penstock from the fume to
the wheel. Mr.. Wells is of the opinion
that the lights will be in full operation
by the middle of June.
The large flume which conveys water
to all the mills on the south side of the
creek, Mr.. Smiths excepted, broke down
Monday night About 20 feet of both
sides is gone. A defective stay-bolt is
said t. have been the cause of the trouble.
Mr.. Upper is getting out material to re-
pair it and will have it in shape shortly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11

SEED POTATOES FOR sALE--Houlton He
brons and Prolific, from choice Maine stock.
c. II. Il A. T. LANE.
Cornwall Vt. l3tf
NOTICE. have for service a Chester-whlte
thoroughbred boar Terms 81, payable at
time of service. GEO. 4. TULLEY.
Cornwall, Vt.
To RENT-Two stores in Dyers Block, also
two large rooms in same. Address
49-tf FRANK c. DYER, West salisbury, VT.
Il costs nothing to get prices of furniture of
PITTS; unless you can make it an object to buy
OF him don't do it; goods shown cheerfully
whether you buy or not. Pitts, Agt.
wANrEp-At star Mills, 100000 it. spruce
boards, Tor which will pay sl1 per NJ; also
100 cords good green hard wood
tt. W. W. CHAPMAN.
For SALE.-Two stallion colts, coming two
and four years old, both sired by Aristos; ;
dam, Il black Hawk mare. II. +. MERRILL.
West Bridport, Vermont.
NorICE-Miss Annette samson. Il former
dressmaker in Middlebury, has returned and
desires share of patronage. Her rooms will
he found in the Buttolph block over Farms.
worths hardware store ll:2w
NOou water ana iccd tOr cattle, horses ana
colts may be had this season in Brandon in
the "basin pasture" formerly owned by the
late John a. Conant Apply at his homestead
or through box 2l0, Brandon.
NOTICE. have IL farm OF 10 acres for sale
or TO rent; cut last season over 60 tons OF hay,
besides keeping over 80 head of cattle; i'm
high state of cultivation and buildings all
new; abundance of never-tailing water.
Ripton, Vt. Att G. J. HODGES.
The Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance com.
pany of Hartford, Conn, is now Offering II
plan of pure lite insurance, ut rates about one.
halt usually charged, and even less than as
sessment associations. This affords splen.
did opening tor IA local agency
Music AND PAINTING-Mr. Frank :. Foote
will give lessons i'll music painting in oil and
crayonlng at the homes OF pupils or at his
fathers, r. y. Foote'S, Cornwall; terms,
40 cents lesson. He will also take orders
tor crayoning portraits. ;3w
NOTICE. will deliver Bradley's NJ phos.
phate and Potato manure ut any railroad sta.
ton between Middlehury and Larrabee 5
Point, inclusive, where there is no agent, in
ton lots, at S32.1j, net cash, tor either; also,
Bradley's Eclipse for SIS, net cash, which |
guarantee good rs any $50 fertilizer in the
market. Is +. W. ATWOOD.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
Strictly for Cash,

and at the Lowest Possible
Prices. No matter what others
may tell you, YOU know that
a man who does a strictly cash
business can sell goods cheap
er than one who does a credit
business. Buy your goods of
us and you do not help pay
the bad debts of Tom, Dick
and Harry.
No risk is run in trading
with us, as we are perfectly
willing to take back all goods
not giving perfect satisfaction.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
LOCAL NOTICES.

Spectacles nj Wales
China nest eggs AT Benedict's.
Fine line OF lamps at Bencdct's.
Figs, dates and oranges at Browns
Spring millinery at Mrs. SHADES
Finest line OF teas in town at Benedict's.
Full line OF infants wear at +. X. Claws
Holiday candy, a full stock at Flemng's.
4. X. Clay's is the place to buy millinery.
Spring styles in all departments at
PINE HALL
Maple syrup in gal. cans.
W. II. SHELDON
Carriage sponges and chamois.
w. ii. SHELDON
A new stock trunks and bags at Beckwitli
& Cos.
Mems fine shoes just received at Beckwith
& Cos.
FOR RENT-Two good tcnements.
+. r. CLAY
Read Marsha!rs adv't and save 25c by doing
Go to Clay's Tor new spring prints, ging.
hams, etc.
Banjo and violin strings, superior quality,
at Rich's.
Butter and eggs wanted at c. p. Lang.
worthy's market.
The celebrated Duchess overalls and pants
the best made sold at Pine Hall.
Phenyo-Caffein cures Headaches and Neu.
ralgia. sold by all druggists.
Hats Hats Latest spring blocks, at Pine
Hall. very handsome Derby at $50
a few lines OF ladies' shoes to close at great.
ly reduced prices, at Beckwith Il Co.'S.
FOR SALE.-All sizes and prices of fence
posts H. L. Hulett, Salisbury Depot.
Fifty pieces prints just received at f. r.
Clay's-to be sold Tor cents, worth I.
Highest cash prices paid for hides and pelts,
at Central Market. l49ul &. McHUGm.
FOR SALE.-Two good new mich cows, high
grade Jerseys. l.. c. BARRows
NoTIcE.-seed barley for sale at the Star
MILL 2;4w. C. ID. LANE Il son.
The best wearing shoe for men and boys is
the grain "Nox En- All" sold by
BECkwIrH X Co.
Look at our jobs in shoes, bottom prices
come and examine goods.
w. II. SHELDON
will pay the highest market price IN cash
for eggs at the bakery.
l3;u PETER CHAMPAGNE.
HoRsEs.-l shall have here today eight good
work horses, Tor sale cheap Tor cash or good
paper F.W. ATWOOD.
am now prepared to show the public the
largest stock OF furniture and the lowest prices
in Addison county. b. b. Hope, 10 Main ST.
Mems boys, youths ladies, misses and chill
dren's Rubber boots at the lowest prices al
BECKwITH Il cos.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains pass Middlebury station at the hours
given below:
GOING NoRTH-Express, AS a. M; local ex-
press, 1902 a. M; mail SO p. M. express,
6 % pm
GOING SoUTH-Mail, $40 a. M; passenger,
1 :3s p. M; mixed, SAG p. M; express, 8 80
p. m.
MAILS CLosE-North, . 80 and 80 p. M;
South, 10 a. m, and 80 p. m.
See Central VT. timetable, elsewhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11

Although the work of rebuilding
Johnstown has gone on rapidly, there
are still 1000 houses less than before the
flood.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
METHODIST.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.


KEW. HENRY LANE, PASTOR.
This is the order OF services in the X. c.
church commencing with Trinity sunday,
June b:
Muss at 10 80 a III. After Trinity, mass at al
ternate sundays at and 10 80 II. H. Bene-
dectlon and prayers every sunday at { 80 p.
III. Regular time tor catechism 80 p. III.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
Spices,
TEAS,
COFFEES,
SOAPS, ETC.,

Which we shall sell
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
THE CHURCHES.
ST. STEPHENS.

sundays-service, 1915 IA. M; 200 p. m.
" Sunday school, II IL p. IN.
Fridays, 80 p. IN.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11

UNION LODGE, No. ,, +. AND a. NJ.
". II. BreUSter, ". NJ
Regular communications the first Monda,
evening OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11

LAKE DUNMORE LODGE, NO. IL, l. .. OF o. f.
H. r. Langrorhy, ". q.
Meetings every riday evening ut 80
O'Clock. Degree work every meeting. Hall
over L. L. Chapmans store.
UNION LODGE, No. ,, +. AND A. NJ.
w. II. Brerstcr, ". NJ
Regular communications the first Monday
evening OF each month.
POTTER CHAPTER, 80. y, X. A. NJ.
". H. Kiagsiey,M +. II. p.
Stated convocations the third tuesday even.
ing OF each month.
M1DDLEBuRN COUNCIL, no. IA, X. AND 5. NJ.
c. Il. PrentiSS, r. L. VI.
Stated assemblies the third Tuesday even
ing OF each month.
MI. CALVARY COMMANDERY, No. /, X. 7.
Sir +. " Manchester, +. c.
Regular conclaves the fourth Wednesday OF
each MONTH
WI. p. Russell POST, NO. 50, g. A. X.
E. p. RusSei, Commander.
Regular meetings the second and fourth
wed Iesday evenings OF each month.
CAMP \. ;. TRACY, :. or V.
Cidrence 4. Idyior Captain.
Regular meeting the second and fourth Fri.
day evenings Ol each month.
GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE, 80. 81, X. OF II.
r.. i. CHShmdH, DictdtOr.
Regular meetings the last Thursday evening
OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
new } o
department!

A Good many of our Gus
toners have asked us to add
GROCE RES to our
stock, to accommodate them
(and make small profit for
ourselves). We have decided
to put in a line of
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-11
CONGREGATIONAL.
:. a. +. KEITH, PASTOR.
BAPTIST.

REV. a. A. CAMBRIDGE, PASTOR.
Sunday Services, 10 10 a. M; 100 p. m
Sunday school, II 100 m.
Prayermeeting, Thursday, 100 p. III
Seats tree.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-07-12
Hunger is the Best Sauce"

AS rule, aperson who has a good
appetite has good health. But how
many there are who enjoy nothing
they eat, and sit down to meals only
as an unpleasant duty. Natures an
tidotes for this condition are SO hap
PLY combined in Hoods Sarsaparilla
that it soon restores good digestion,
creates an appetite, and renovates
and vitalizes the blood so that the
beneficial effect Of good food is i'm
parted to the whole body. Truly
hunger is the best sauce, and Hoods
Sarsaparilla induces hunger.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-07-12

is pure, the scenery fine, and much
of the best society Of this city may
be enjoyed at Nebo during the warm
er season.
The pretty little twins Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Skirving, Mary and Ella,
are very seriously i'll, and much in
terest and sympathy is expressed by
their friends and admirers.
Mr.. Morehead Wright has returned
from Virginia. where he has been in
college for the past year, and he de-
clared himself "never so happy" as
when he reached home yesterday
morning.
Miss Matte Bliss is attending the
National Teachers Convention at St.
Paul, Mimi, after which she will visit
relatives in Minneapolis before going
to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to remain
during the month of August.
The building intended for occu-
pancy by the Press Printing Co., is
fast being put in order for them by
Mr.. W. D. Hoffman, the lowest bid
der for the remodeling what was
known as the Medical College.
Quite number of our citizens are
seeking pleasure resorts for the
heated term. Among those already
gone we notice the names of Mr.. and
Mrs. Pratt and daughter, Miss Bessie
Collins, Zeb Ward, Jr., and family,
and host of others.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Z.
Bradford sympathize with them in
this sad hour of affection. The fu-
neral Of little Taylor, their infant
son, took place Thursday morning
from the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. G. Allis, East Seventh street.
The midsummer days are unbear-
able, so great is the heat, and the
nights would be intolerable we're it |
not for the mosquito balm to be found
at the well known house OF F. P.
Gray Co. 1t is delightfully."- per-
fumed, pleasant and harmless in ap-
plcation, yet death to the mos
quitoes.
Mrs. B. B. Sterling, one Of Little
Rocks most popular and successful
teachers, is attending the St. Paul
National Teachers Convention, where
she will be sure to say many things
creditable to Arkansas and the Ar
kansas public school system, with
which Mrs. Sterling is thoroughly
conversant and an enthusiastic adj
mirer. At the close Of the conven-
ton Mrs. Sterling will return to Chi
cago and remain visiting friends and
relatives until fall.
Miss Meta Bedlnger, teacher of
art in the Pass Christian Institute of
Pass Christian, Miss, stopped few
hours in this city, Thursday, while en-
route TO her home in Morrilton, Ark.
Miss Bedinger has recently visited
that remarkable section of Missis-
sippi, in the vicinity of Fort Adams,
which is commonly supposed to have
been the once home of the mastodon.
the bones being frequently discovered
by the inhabitants, while two perfect
skeletons have been unearthed and
placed upon exhibition in Eastern
museums, Miss Bedjnper has k;pdlu