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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-10-16

Judges, Isaiah Pompilly, DR.. G. III.
Baii-y, and James Withee. Time-keeper.
DIR. G. II. Twitcheli
ST. Jean Bsptiste Bard Of Brunswick
disco1rsed excellent music throughout the
AFTERNOON
The foIlosing papers were represented /:
Maine Farmer, DE-. G. a. TsitcheIi; Lew
istou Journal. Mr. Abbott; Bath Times,
Ross Ham; Per land Argvs. g. L. Co.'s
Ard the henzehec Joarrai
Tnarsda9 viii doubtless see the .a-ges.
crowd ever On the eroands. the entries for
the races being unusually hne and the
weather promised to be perfect
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
YOUR
OWN
INTEREST
DEMANDS
THAT

You go To 0'Hara's
and see the way they
are selling goods pre-
viOus 10 making alter
alton in their build
ings. Ten thousand
dollars worth of sur
plus stock must be
disposed of before the
wOrkmen commence
operations, and If YOU
have 81, -, $3.50 or
"a 10 invest in "A pair
of Fine Shoes YOU will
find shoes at O'Ifara's
% per cent. better
than you can buy
them elsewhere at
these prices. We do
not ask YOU 10 believe
this till you call and
see for yourself.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
CAN'T BE CONFISCATEO.
Liquor Brought Into Prohibition state
May Not Bs Sc red By tho Authorities.

WAsHISGTOy, April 2s.-The United
States Supreme Court has pronounced
unconstitutional state laws provid-
ing for the seizure OF liquor brought
into State in its original pack
ages. The court holds such laws TO be
an interference with the interstate
commerce act The State may regulate
or prohibit the sale OF tho liquor, but
can not prohibit its transportation from
another State and delivery 20 the in
porter
Tie case in which TIE decision
vas made was that of Gus Leidy & Co,
plaintiffs in error. vs a. j. Hardin
1t was brought here on appeal from
the Supreme Court Of Iowa, and this
sourt revsrses tho decision Of tho State
-ourt Justices Gray. Harlan AMI Brew
er dissentcd. The case 5 one OF great
importance TO prohibitlonists and liquor
dealers
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

BrSzoNIA. Mich. April % The
Wrigh; murder case vas continued
Saturday. Dan Peck, Hiram Putney. L.
Fuller. William Devcrney. Henry
Wight and y. T. Holden were put
upon tie stand and testified Tor no
defense. Tho Argument for the de-
fense became rather Involved, several
witnesses contradicting each other.
One witness admitted hs bad been
drinking a. the time OF the msrdsr aad
another attempted 20 prove thai me re-
volver could not have been eEploisd in
50 short tire No new dsvslopments OF
any Importance were brought 20 light
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
Wednesday 21st May, 1889

1hls SPLENDID property comprises
specially selected tracts of land in
Madison and Haywood counties, Y. G.;
extensive and valuable Timber Rights;
several good mountain farms, and a
magnificent bottom land farm, near
the town Of Newport, Tennessee. The
land which is held in fec simple extends
TO over fifty thousands acres. There rs
also a most substantially built saw mill.
fitted with Band and Circular Saws and
Machinery OF the most modern con-
struct.On, having a daily capacityof -.
GOO feet, also Latin ana Single Mills,
TINS flrst-class Mil j. situated on a
tlact of some fifty acres OF land, on
the Tennessee River, about one mile
te.Ow Knoxville, which Is one of tbs
most RAPIDLY and steadily increasing
cities OF the south, with a present pop
Ulation of $1,000. There is a SIDE track
on the X. & A. II. T., and there will he
direct communication with the i. 4 &.
=. r., winch passes right through the
Lumber Yard. The storage Room IN
connection with this property j. on the
French Broad River, some twenty miles
above the mill, and has a capacity TO
hold over Thirty Million feet OF logs.
and commands all the chef sources Of
supply. Logs can be RATED 10 the M II
from the boom all the year round.
This property having come into the
hands Of mortgages, must be sold. and
such a sale offers a RARE CHANCE 10
investors CT practical Lumbcrmen.
Every facility Will be afforded for IN
spectlon Of the property, which will bo
exposed first iu parcels and then ss a
whole. For fI.l description and all
particulars, apply 20
WILLIAM PAGE
Scottish Carolina Timber and Land co.
Limited, kNOxvILIE, TENS.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Perhaps You are run down, can't cat,
can't sleep, can't think, can't do any
thing to your satisfaction. and YOU
wonder what ais you. You should
heed the warning, you are taking the
hrst step into nervous prOstration
You need a nerve tome and in Electric
Bitters you Will find the exact remedy
Tor restoring your nervous system 10
It's normal, healthy condition. Surpris-
ng results follow the use of this great
nerve tonic and Alternative. Your ap-
pe:ite returns, good digestion is re-
stored, and the Liver and Kidneys re-
sume healthy action. Try q bottle.
Price soc. at Peck Bros. drug store:
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

They make one feel as though life
was worth living. Take one Of Carter S
Little Liver Pills after eating; Il Will
relieve dyspepsia, aid indigestion, give
tone and vigor to the system.
You hardly realize that it is medi-
cine, when taking Cartcr's Little Liver
Pills; they are very small; no bad ef-
tects; all troubles from torpid liver are
relieved by their use.
To be free from sickhcadsche, bill
housness, constipation, etc, use Car
ter's Little Liver Pills. Strictly yegeta-
ble. They gently stimulate the liver
and free the stomach from bile.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Have You heard your friends and
nelghbors talking about n? You NAV
yourself pe one of the many who know
from personal experience Just how
good thing Is. II you have ever tried
D., you are one Of ITS staunch friends.
because the wonderful things about il
u. that when once given a trial, Dr.
hWg's New Discovery. ever after holds
place i'm the mouse. If you have
never used % and should be afflicted
with cough. cold. or any Throat,
Lung OF Chest trouble. secure q bottle
az once. and give 10 q fair trial. Il i.
g1ar3nteeed every time. or money re-
funded. Trial bottle, 10 cents, AZ Peck
Bros Drug store.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

The best sIlyc IN the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chappcd hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin cruptions, and posi-
tively cures piles, or no pay required.
II Is guaranteed TO give perfect satistac-
ton or money refunded. Price 25ceuts
per box. For sale by Peck Bros, drug
glsts, corner Monroe and Divlsion-sts.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
DIR, KELLY'S
GREAT HEALTH SECRET
BACILLUS ANNIHILAToR REMEDIES


a new discovery. Il has been proven
by microscopic examination, that Scalp
diseases and Dandruff are caused by the
Bacilli, OF Germ, which burrows itself
under the scarf skin of the scalp, and
that these diseases are contagious and
are communicated by persons using the
same hair brush, comb or towel. or
sleeping in the same bed with another
Caputine removes this cause and will
cure all Scalp diseases and Dandruf1,
check the falling out Of the hair. and
increases growth, softens harsh brittle
hair, restores faced nGir 10 natural
color. and preserves the gloss. thus pre-
venting badness and prematurcly gray
hair, Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded. Price 3l.o0 per bottle.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

wAssUeTo-. April % The Depart
meat % Agriculture has been advised
~ Consal Far. stationed az Stettin.
Germany, hat the Russian Government
= abo4t "a assist certain capitalists in
establish iag slauzh zhtsrinz ard SLIPPING
aonsss thst are ~ compete witb tha
ted states N furnishiaE dressed
meats - ne Gcrna1 ani Engiish nar.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

WAssIvsTsy AP-l as-Tss 3is.s--
5srs F'o-tta - iats ard rs-ti-ul s-lr
fhs sssass rasio1 - rar-fr- Ms-s-s.
Ssu6ers hsve essses fhs Presiss-- -
irstruct tse A -tc~n Gen - ~ ~~ssr
lhs srs-u-lca - erias a. az -os-
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

SAczksEvro, Cal. April 7s-Gov-
srnor Waterman las issasd an address
- ths people % this Stase urEiag a. 10
units 70 rake Califs~nia's onrrihutfon
- 80 wor e fsirst lbfcsgo co-renSa-
raee 18th tae greatness - ssr ins sastrfes
aHi ~@sra-rrz
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
Don't Pay Till You Are Cured

Blind, bleeding, internal and externa
piles, tissure, fistula and rectal ulcers
cured, or no pay. Treatment painless
No time lost from work. Hundreds Cs
references. Examination free. Lake
SIDE physlcians room 2S. Porter block,
1927 MonrOe-st. Hours TO 5, daily;
Tuesday and Saturday evenings, 5 10 .;
Sundays, 10 10 /.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Do you have "Logamachy," Wth
everyone who calls AZ your offics ~ in
your homes, "d0n't you know vhy7
It' your so mach. vou need = >DIng
metCI1o and toulc, ard Lo0se's Ext at
az Ret Clover Is just what you want.
trv . and he convuced. For sac bv
al. druEg sts
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
A Cure for Constipation and Sick. Head
ache.

Dr.. SllaS Lane, while in the Rocky
Mountains, discovered a root that when
combined with other herbs, make an
easy and certain cure for consumption.
It's IN the form OF dry roots and leaves,
and IS known as Lanes Family Medi-
cine. II Will cure sick-headache IN one
night, For the.blood, liver and kidneys,
and for cleaning up the complexion 1t
does wonders, Druggists sell it at 80
cents a package.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
I'M P0R N 7
SALE OF
Valuable Properties
SALE OF

The valuable TIMBER and MIN
ERAL properties OF the Scottish Caro-
lima Timber and Land CO., Limited, in
liquidation, situated IN Western North
Carolina and East Tennessee, Will be
offered for sale by public auction, at
the courthouse door, Knoxville, Tenn,
on
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Eryspelas and salt Rheum were driv-
en- entirely away from Mrs. J.C. Andcr-
son, Peshugo, Wis. by Burdock Blood
Bltters. No equal as 4 blood purifier.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Yrs Hirsqvs Soothins s7rgo shent a.
sys - used faT ehI srea feslsl-E If soc-1sr
l.e chl.a- sefiens tae guns. alsgs a. %
eNres Eind fcie, aad = the tesr rea1s1F Tor
l-srrhos. ..cenls n-f--a-
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
Grain. Flour. Feed.

Grain Flour Feed.
Nheat-White, sc p bushel
Acrn-5e,osc r bushei
19rn Neai-Sl6.o0 ? ton.
20. ] Fced-slT.O8 ? ton.
No feed-Sl5s0 = ton.
itGiings-Sl5D0 = ton.
k-n-Sl4e0P p ton.
ti3ar-Llly White. sel5; Pateat. s2.G5 hun
dTsa
oz.s-s0a Sic + bushel.
fyg-soc = bushei
Basley-sl .0Os 20 g hundred.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
UNDER FIRE.
senssttonal Developments "a Q
New YORK Ingsstlg alton
CHARGES AGAINST MAJOR GRANT

ns Il Alleged - Have Bses OGilsy ~
NAsiss.ls Ertesry saa C0rrs Ption-
hLs EapA.lis Dsal41 81 Tns story.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

70 fot0~fnE r. 80 ~ 50 -.r-- 49,
-snses ssued snrs a. snhiisses "a. "a
rarnes. rssffs1s- Naen safSae ria sfev s-s
slrs sf ths ns~ffss- Ass
81 -r - ncvfe. Er<a-1eri r Ta7 r-sek -
sosevh 2 Esrvsv Ei1rseeta a s1sff1 -
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Pears IS the pursst and best soap
ever made.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

For Rheumatism, Lumbago, Neural
gIa, Cramp ana Colic there is noremedv
superior 10 the genuine Or. Thomas
EIectric OIL.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Loose's Red Clover Pills cure Sex
Headache. Dyspepsia. Ind geston and
Constipation. 20 per box. boxes FOR
S. For sale b. all druggists.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Grain iouT, ecd.
Wheat-N bite. Sc ? bushel.
Coru-31B8 B85c q buS1sl
Cora . aal-Sl6l0 q lon.
No. koed--SiT.0 ~ = ton.
No. fee1-slo.'9 = ton.
NicdhagS-sl5.ce & t9Q.
Brsn-sl409 2 ton.
Eour-Llly White. s2l5; Patent. SO ' hun
1red-
OaI -25c : bushei
hyr-3lc q oushsL
baneS-sl.0oglz0 , hundred.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Beecham's Pills cure bilious and
nervous us.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Look AZ these pictures What GO you wan
shoes fory 10 look We'll on the foot. 0r 10 LOOK
wei when held 10 Tie HANDY
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

AZ -cfe Ef91 ace
kgttsl-l l6slse ' poune.
kEEs-lac , oszes
p tafors-soe essc . basEel
Ca1beZe-1ae s c0EeE
fgrni ps-Zse9 81 per tgshel
Eeets-ol< . BlsAs
Pas aips-4o s5oe = busheI.
olioUs-sz CT = bGsAel.
ApDles-sl = 3 = = bushel.
Letfuce-t45ss q polua.
be22=-tl-ao = bash
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29
Jobbers' Prices

Appies-f4 o. $40 3 barrel.
PAsns-sl 75<s1lo > busheL
s-llsg lsc 2 dosen-
er-llSlsc : pgUad.
h1L-Ioes-tec = tushel
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-29

Ifrc4 4--1a 80 E1ul1-
fafr c1frd-ss s-c : seaaa
Z "a clTc1 - y. 80 :. aoaua.
Dry--S.ss5c ? p9ll4
Call Sans 48.1e p acnna
e1scs Skins-s5c o. eaea.
tz-l9N-ssss. - p eQaad.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-25

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE--IN THE DIS
~ trict court Of the First judicial district Of
the state Of Montana, in and for the county Of
Lewis and Clarke.
in the matter OF the estate and guardianship of
John Nj. Stewart, minor.
It appearing to this court on the re iEon this
day presented and fled by Catherine M. kincaid,
the guardian of thu person and estate Of John NJ.
Stewart, minor praying for order Of sale of
tain real estatehelonging to her said ward
that such real estate should be sod.
It is hereby ordered that the next of kin of the
said ward, and Of persons interested in the taid
estate appear before this court on Thursday the
9Th day Of August, a. r. 1889. At 70 O'clock p.
ena, county Of Lewis and Clarke, and state Of
Montana. then and there to show cause why an
order should not be granted for the sal, Of such
estate.
And it is further ordered that copy Of this or
der be published at least three successive weeks
before the said day Of hearing. in the Helena
lished in said county of Lewis and CLARKE.
w. H. HUNT, IA
District Judge
Attest: A true copy. <
JOHN BEAN, Clerk. @
Dated July g. 1880 $500
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-25

Awaits that countless army of martyrs
whose ranks are constantly recruited from
the victims of nervousness and nervous dis
eases. The price of the boon il syste-
matte course Of Hostettsr's Stomach Bit
ters, the finest and most esnial Of tonic
saEvinsA yassasd With Ssaseaabls persist
Evening journal., 1890-03-26
TIE ANTLTRusT eILL.
Spirited ARGUMENTS over tho Measure.
The 4 tendments Adopted.

WAeHixca, !, March &c. The senate
passed the hi providing for a special inves-
iigation Of a. seal industry Of Alaska. The
shermnn anttrust bill was then taken up,
and Mr.. George made n speech in opposition
20 IL on constitutional grounds. He said
that the amendment offered by Mr.. ingalls,
would meet with the appreciation Of every
senator but for the fact that the constitution
prohibited the senate originating n tax
measure He moved that the bill be referred
10 the judiciary committee. The debate was
continued at some length. The motion to
refer was finally beaten--yeas 10, nays, 2s.
An amendment proposed by Mr.. Reagan was
agreed toyeas, "a; nays, IL.
Mr.. Sherman moved 10 amend the first
section by adding to IL the following proviso,
which had been suggested by Mr.. George;
provided that this act shall not be con-
strued TO apply TO any arrangement, agree
ment or combination between labocers, made
with a view to lessening the number Of
hours Of their labor or Of increasing their
wages nor to any arrangement agreement,
association or combination among persons
engaged IN horticulture or agriculture, made
with view of enhancing the price Of their
own agricultural or horticultural products
The amendment was agreed TO- Mr. ingalls,
amendment, aiming at dealings IN futures
and options, was agreed to. Mr., Coke ther
| offered his amendment, consisting Of eight
/ new sections, 10 the bill, and made a speeci
ia support OF IT, lie argued that the bills ol
| Mr.. Sherman aud Mr. Reagan we're uncon
stitutional and vague "wasps without I
sting
Mr.. Reagan's amendment makes it unlaw
| ful 10 create or carry out any restriction
in trade; to limit production or TO increas
or reduce the price Of merchandise or com
modities; to prevent competition in mer
chandise, produce or commodities; TO fix
standard or figure whereby the price Of an,
article, commodity, merchandise or produc
intended for sale, use or consumption shal
be in any way controlled; 10 create
monopoly In the manufacture, sale or trans
portation Of any such article; 70 enter int
any obligation by which they shall bin'
others or themselves not tn manufacture
sell or transport any such article below
common standard figures or by which the.
shall agree 10 keep such article for trans
portation at a fixed or graduated figure; 0
by which they shall settle the price Of sue
article so as to preclude unrestricted con
petition. Mr.. Coke moved 10 strike out al
of the bin except the amendment Of Mr.. II
gals or his own. Tabled-yeas, rs; nays, Il
Mr.. Farwell introduced in the senate
bill to pension Mary Crook, widow OF ~
late Gen Crook, at the rate Of $1,000 pe
annum
Evening journal., 1890-03-26
THE NEW TREATY.
Tho British Extradition Measure TO Ge
Into Eject April 4.

Tho british Extradition Measure 10 Go
Into Eject April 4.
WASHINGTON, March 26--President Har-
rison has issued a proclamation announcing
that the new British extradition treaty will
20 into effect ten days hence, or on April
next. BY the terms Of the new treaty pro
claimed the tenth or extradition article oa
the treaty Of 1912 between Great Britain and
the United States is amended and extended
SO as TO embrace number Of crimes not
mentioned IN the original treaty. The added
list includes manslaughter, counterfeiting,
embczzlement, fraud by bailee banker on
agent, perjury. rape, burglary piracy, re
volt or conspiracy on board ship and crimes
against the laws OF both countries for the
suppression Of slavery or slave trading.
The treaty further provides that a fugf'
tive criminal shall not be surrendered "a
tha offense IN respect Of which his surrender
is demanded be one Of political character,
or If he proves that the requisition for his
surrender has in fact been made with 4
view 10 try or punish him for an offense oa
a political character. No person surren.
dered under the amended treaty shall ba
triable or tried or be punished for any DO.
litical crime or offense, or for any act con.
nected Herewith committed previous to his
extradition; nor shall he be triabie or be
tried for any crime or offense committed
prior 30 his extradition other than the Of.
fense Cor which he was surrendered until he
shall have an opportunity Of returning "a
the country from which he was surrendered.
Evening journal., 1890-03-26
ONE OF
A BASEBALL SENSATION
The American Association to
Be Reorganized.
DETAILS OF THE ALLEGED DEAL.

The brooklyn, Athletic. baltimore, Wash
ington, Indianapolis, St. Louis and De-
troit Teams TO Compose the New Asso-
citation.
NEW YoRK, March 90 "A special to The
World from Columbus. O., says: "A base-
bali sensation has just lenked out that is
calculated to stir the American and At
lantic associations from end to end Presi-
don't Brush is supposed to be working on the
scheme, which was diyulged to reporter
last night by gentleman who stands high
and is well known in baseball circles. In
brief the scheme is as follows;
what the Scheme H.
Syracuse, Rochester and Toledo are to be
dropped from the American aud Baltimore
will resign from the Atlantic association.
The American association will then be com,
posed as follows: Brooklyn, Athletic, Balti-
more and Washington in the east and Co
lumbus, indianapolis, st. Louis and Detroit
in the west President Phelps is to buy tn
Louisville franchise for 900 aud turn Is
over to Detroit.
Syracuse and Rochester we're admitted "a
the American association free. and with the
understanding that they would surrendeE
their franchises whenever requested, pro
yided they we're paid for whatever player
the association decided TO take.
Serious Blow.
1.-THE reporters informant said be did moi
much care whether the deal went through
or not That 1t is being worked upon thers
Is no doubt The clubs in Now York stats
viii probably wake up and do a little
hnstling themselves. 1t would be a seYioui
blow to them to be forced out Of the Ameri
can association after the outlay they havl
made. Baltimore appears to I've certainty.
Evening journal., 1890-03-26
SULLIVAN AND JACKSON.
John l.. Is Now Ready for a HIiii wit
tho lnlnren rnrllisi.

John l.. Is Now Ready for a HIiii with
tho Colored Pngiiist.
BosroN. March 26 In an interview to-
day, John T. Sullivan said that now that
the Mississippi trouble had been settled he
wanted TO attend 70 Jackaon's claims to the
championship He Is anxious 70 have one
more battle before he retires from the ring,
md jackson is the only man to be thought
Of just now. Sullivan said that il the Cali
forna Athletic club or any other club will
put up purse OF $50, 900 for fight between
jackson and himself, he will meet him In a
battle for the championship He don't care
what the gloves are 50 long as they come
within the restrictions Of the law. Sullivan
continued:
~ will not under any circumstances fight
a ring battle again. Hereafter all matches
must conform 70 the law. I've had enough
Of this illegal business. I've spent nearly all
won in the Mississippi fight trying to get
clear of the law
Sullivan said it costs great deal to train
for a fight and he has spent more than ordi-
nary purses amount to before he was ready
TO enter the ring. He considers his time
worth something and win demand at least
10000 for a fight He is in fairly good
condition now, and three months or SO would
be ample time for him to train in. He said
he had been taking care OF himself lately
aud it wouldn't take very long time <
harden his muscles. Sullivan concluded a.
follows:
"If the match is arranged / shall train a
never before, for am satisfied that Jack
son will be no mean opponent, and / must
be in first class condition to win. am now
willing TO negotiate with the Californif
Athletic club. ! couldn't do anything about
the match while my sentence was hanging
over me. / think that is settled, and il
the club officers want me 70 fight jackson il
their rooms should now like TO hear from
them"
Evening journal., 1890-03-26
4 snruicn pnnslnn mn.

WASHINGTON, March 2B The house com
mittee on invalid pensions has authorized a
favorable report on the bill providing for a
pension service for soldiers of the rebellion
and their widows. The bill authorizes the
secretary of the interior to place on the
pension roll the name OF any officer or en-
listed man Of 62 years Of age or over, or
who shall thereafter reach that age, who
has served ninety days or more in the army,
navy, or marine corps Of the United States
during the war of the rebellion, and has re-
ceived an honorable discharge. Pensions
granted under this act are to be paid at the
rate Of IS per month from the date Of ap-
plication, to continue during the life Of the
pensioner The bin also provides for the
payment OF this pension 20 the widow Of
any officer or soldier who has died or who
may hereafter die during her widowhood,
and in case OF the death Of the widow, leav-
ing a child under the age Of 10 years, the
pension is to be paid 70 such child or chill
dreu.
Evening journal., 1890-03-26
nfrs. Harrison visits BattIefleIds.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March 2G-Mrs.
Harrison aud party arrived in this city at 5
O'clock and are spending the day looking at
the battleiields Of Chickamauga, Lookout
Mountain and Mission Ridge. Their special
tar was attached to special train and
taken to the top Of Lookout mountain as
soon as they arrived. The trip up the noun
tain and the scenery was much enjoyed.
From u TO o'clock a reception was held in
the parlors Of the Read house. The party
dined at the hotel and at 2:40 left for Ashe-
vile. n. G. They were met and escorted
around the city by large party of leading
citizens. including a number of ladies.
Evening journal., 1890-03-26
To change sIassaohusetta, Libel Law.

BosToN, March 90. @-The house COMMITTEES
on the judiciary gave hearing on various
petitions and orders looking to change in
the law ot libel, particularly as applied to
newspapers Many papers in Boston and
its vicinity were represented Counsel for
the petitioners presented a bill which pro.
vided that in civil suits for libel prompt
retraction or apology made upon notice
from the party injured may be cited to re.
but the presumption Of malice. A num-
ber of editors and others were heard, gem
orally in support Of the bill Papers pro-
testing against the passage Of the bill signed
by 240 remonstrants were presented, and the
committee was addressed by counsel against
its passage. The committee took the mat.
ter under advisement