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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Tho I,ish rr.s. ON the r,ish Problsn

DUBLIN, Dee. s.--rhe Express (inds-
tor home rule for Ireland at the next cleo
public opinion points to the continued pop
ularity of PArnell.
The Fresmans Journal, in which Pafnell
is said to have an interest. today sdvocater
on its own responsibility. without recon-
mending plan to either aide, on any ground,
beyond its reAsonableness, that efforts b.
made by the two factions Of the Irish party
IN the direction of conciiistion and peace.
II urges Messrs Dillon and O'Britn to re-
urn from the United States to Paris, forth
Sith. and that all nationalist members Of
the House of Commons or delegates from
each section of the party assemble in con.
ference in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

DETROIT. Dec. s.-About so delegates
of American Federal Labor assembled in
Clswson's Hall this morning when Presi-
dent Gompers called the convention to or
der and read the annual address. He said
the sgits,ion for the eight hours day was
successful in 1877 cities and benefited 49,
l97 workmen in the carpenters beside
countless of others in other branches
of the building trade. During the
year 1853 authorized strikes have
taken place, of which 9s9 succeeded. 76
failed, and IS were compromised. Many
concessions were gained without resort to
strikes. President Gompers refers in COM
mendation of the project of an Interns,ion-
al Labor Congress in 1893. coincident with
the Worlds Fair; demands the enforce
ment of the eight-hour law in government
work asks for a suitable federal alien
contract labor law; suggests tue extended
observance of Labor Day as m annual hol-
iday warns against child labor, and de-
clares for international copyright and bal
lot reform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Postal Card Contractor Declared Bank.
rupt.

rupt.
BrRxISGHAM. Conn, Dec s.-Postsl
card contractor Al. DAgget wss today de-
clred bankrupt in Huntington probate
court. on petition Of the Manhattan bank Of
New York and others. Amount of claims
u known. Dsgsett's debts il this state
probably exceed $50. GOO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Dairy Sales.

UrtcA, N. Y. Dee. 8.-The board TO
trade closed for the season today. Sales
during the season we're 3Sj coo boxes. 5G,-
900 boxes LEES than last year. The
average price for the season was 5 70, which
is Ia less than last years average.
The Gales TODAY are, l,430 boxes at s; so
at IA, q at 8 L.; 233 at IS; 79S on
commission.
Little Fslls-Sales 4S9 boxes at l'2 4;
G72 at I 8 ); co. at = +9s at IA; 425
425 at S l-2; $50 commissions; l07 farm
dairy 3-4 and $ 26 packages of butter at
I : and %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

BRrsswlck. Dec. g. - The Bowdoin
Boating Association elected the following
officers Commodore, J. T. Cilley,i 81
Vice Commodore, K. F. Bartlett, 49, Sec
retary. II. C. Fsbyan. '9S; Treasurer
Prof. W. A. Moody; Assistant Treasurer
C.C.Buckmsn. 93 Directors II. C Jackson
81, T. F. Nichols, 92, E. II. Carlton, 93
auditors. Croswell, Young and Merrymsn
T. Z. Parker was elected captain of the
crew for the ensuing year. The treasurer
reported that in spite of the great expense
recessi.sted by the Ithaca trip last Jun'
the pledges were practically sufficient tt
cover all bills, only slight de felt remain
iug outstanding. and that the result of un
expecied-biils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
McCarthyitss In Session.

LONDON, Dec. s.--All the members Of
the Irish party who are opposed to Parnell
assembled today to further consider The
line of policy to be adopted. Copies Of
the call were addressed 10 PaYnell and his
supporters, but none of them we're present.
A council comprising eight members was
sppoiDted to assist Mccarthy in deciding
the future action Of the party.
The meeiiog was presided over by Nc
Cafihy. After the appointment Of the
council. adjournment was taken till 8
o'clock tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Rebate on Tobacco Tax.

The ways and means committee today
voted to report bill authorizing the
secretary of the treasury to refund so much
of the tax collected on tobacco which shall
be in the hands of dealers and manufac-
turers Janusry LIT. as was abolished by the
recent tariff act The committee also
voted to report the resolution declaring
that nothing in the tariff act should be con-
s'rued to impair the provisions of the
Hawaiian treaty. The democrats op.
posed the resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
THREATENED UPRIsIno


GUTHRIE. o. T., Dec. -Couriers ar
rived here this afternoon, bringing intelli
gence of threatened uprising among the
Blanket or uucivifized tribes Of Iodiani
just west of the Oklahoma border. These
tribes are the Cheyennes. Arapahoes and
Comanches.
The uneasiness among the indians Wal
occssioned by Sioux runner the Dakotas
who organized various ghost dances. The
attitude of the Indians toward the wbitei
10 of the most threatening nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Old Bowdoin Handsomely Remem
bsyed

New YORK. Dec. S.-The will of Dan
el b. Fayerweather was fled for probate
today. In it he bequeslhes to various in
stitutions az, ,000, o00-to the Sheffield Sci
entitic School of Yale College he be
quea,hes $500, 200; to the Columbia Col.
lege, 5000, ,0C0 to Bowdoin, Amherst
Williams, Hamilton, Maryvile and Dart
mouth Colleges, 800 900 each to Wes-
leysn Uniser.iiy, University of Roches er.
Lincoln Univer.ity, University of Virgins
and Hampton University, 100000 each
to Lafayette, Marietta, Adelbert, Wabash
and Park Colleges and the Union Theolo'
gcal Seminary. 5000 each; to the
Presby yterisn aud st. Luke's Hospitals and
Manhattan Eye and Ear Inirmary. S25.
900 each. and 10 The Womsn's and the
Mount Sinai Hospitals, $40 900 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
EXEMPLARY YOUNG MAN
Rsalizss Thirty Thousand Doliars on
Forged Paper.

SAGINAW, Mich. Dec. s.-Louis B. San.
and considered q most exemplary young
man, left the city Saturday night, having
realized on forged paper during the
past ninety days to the extent OF over
$50, 900. Previous to his departure he
made an assignment to his mother. His
liabilities are estimated at ever el00. 900,
of which at least sSl, 900 was forged by
raising his own endorsed notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

NKw YoRK. Dec.
Money tight, ranging from to ~.
Prime paper at "A to 10
Exchange, duh and steady.
Government bonds, dull and steady.
Railroad bonds, quiet, weak.
The following are the closing quotations q
securities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Schooner Gen. Dala. ashore on Seguin
Ledge, has been got off by two Bath tugs,
and now they are proceeding to Boothbay,
towing her on her ride, her masts dragging
in the water.
The Ssco Baptists have invited Rev.
George d B. Pepper. retired president Of
Colby University, to become their pastor.
He will accept the pastorate for three
months, but not permanently.
Captain Haley of the Hunnewell Life
Saving Station at Fort Popham was seer
Sunday in regard to the wreck Of the
, schooner Gondolier of last week. The
action of the crew has been criticised
Capt. Haley said 1--WE did everything pos
sibie to get to the wreck and rescue the
captain of the vessel but it was an impossi
bili,y. We want al inveEtigatiou.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Plenty OF Money Fioated out OF
Treasury.

Secretary Window said last night that
the present money striugency is not the re-
suit of a contraction of the currency
There never was time in the history of
the government in an era of peace" he ssid
"when so much money has been floating
out of the treasury into the country. 1t is
being locked up in private tills and safe de-
posit vaults and will remain there until
confidence is restored" He concluded !:
" The only thing that can say for the fu-
ture policy of the department is tha; as
occasion presents itself, ehali continue to
purchase bonds as long asihe financial con-
dtion Of the treasury will warrant such
sction.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Maine Pensioners.

Pensions have been granted to the fol
loving residents of Maine:
Original. Henry F. Cole, Sebago Lake
Alex d. Smiley, Belfast; Daniel G. War
nell, Portland; Edmund Moore, Portland
James Hughes, Solon; George A. Caleb
Portland; Cyrus Southland. Augusta; Elias
Brewster, Portland; Stephen Pullen, Houl.
ton; Warner T. Noyes, Jonesboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
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its action and truly beneficial in its
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to all and have made it the most
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Syrup of Figs is fol sale III 60c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it On hand wi pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do act socept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F16 SY1Us CO.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

She don't let Us stay long in her debt be-
fore We settle for what be owe her. She
give, Us few years grace 1t the most, but
tha reckoning surely comes. Have you
neglected . cough or allowed your blood
to grow impure without needing the warn
inss? Be wise in time, and get the world
famed DR.. PIerce's Golden Medical Dis
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A. blood renosasor, lung healer, and .
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Parnsli's Coming Tour Through Ire
land.

LONDON. Dec. s s--Parneil wil be &C.
compsnied on his coming tour through
ireland by the most active Of his followers.
Before his departure from England for
Ireland. be will issue q manifesto to the
people Of the latter country. 1t will be signed
by all his supporters, including Carew, who
mas heretofore been regarded - doubtful
in hIs sliegiaoce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Wants to Recover e500.0 600 for Viola
tfon OF Contract.

NEW YORK. Dec. s.--Msnuel Caldefoa,
Jr., Of Mansaua, Nicsragus, began action
.odsy In the United States circuit court
sgs.nst Joseph 0'Donohue Of this city, TO
recover s50O. .0oO for violation Of contract.
CaiIs ron had obtained concession from the
government Of Nicaragua to establish .
osnk there. The plaintiff and defendant
entered into an agreement 10 raise large
portion Of the required capital 10 this city.
As the money was not raised within the re-
qaired time, the concession was vithdssvu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
A LITTLE FIoHrINo
And the Indian Situation Becoming
More Serious.

CHICAGO, Dec. s.-Gen. Miles this morn
log received word from Buffalo Gap, s
D., that yesterday afternoon party Of Ii
Sioux at the entrance 10 the Bad Lands en-
deavored to cut Oh and capture three cow
boys. Rsnchmen in the vicinity of Bad
Lands are sending women and children TO-
to this town. A later telegram came from
the same place, saying that ranchmen ant
the Indians had 4 slight skirmish. The
situation is becoming more serions for the
settlers are unarmed. Can you supply sc
good rifles and ammunition SO that the set
tiers can defend themselves. Gen. Milei
will leave for the scene of the 1ndiar
trouble tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Anniversary Of Wendell Phillips
Famous Speech.

Bosros, Dec. The ffty-third ami
versary of the grea. speech of Wendell
Phillips in Fabieul Hall, favoring free
slave, vas celebrated by commemorative
exercises 10 that hail this afternoon and
evening. Rev. A. A. Miner presided in
the siternooa. and addresses were made
by Miaer. Sylvester Baker. Rev. A. w.
Whaler and Mrs. Martha M. Avery. In
behalf of women, Sylvester G. Fay. In
the evening Nathan Appleton presided.
Speeches were made BY John d. Long,
Capt. Il. s. Huntiogton snd Judge Il. 6.
Walker. Valentine Sullivan and W. H.
Hutchinson Who heard Phillips speech gave
"reminiscences Of that period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

"Somevhere upon the unknosn shore.
Where the streams Of life their waters pour,
There cit three sisters, evermore
Weaving s;lksn thread
Lovers Of classic paintings are familiar
with that famous group, called the Three
Fates" Fate seems cruel when il deprives
women and girls Of health. But ia DR..
Pi-rce's Favorite Prescription they find .
cure Of untold value for nervous prostrs-
ton. sick headache. bearing down pains,
bloaiing. weak stomach, anteversion, retro
version, and all these excruciating eom-
plants that make their lives miserable. All
who use it praise IL. II contains 10 hursfuI
/ Ingredients, and 10 guaranteed TO give sat.
isfae.;on in every case, or it, price (si.O0)
will be refunded. decsi&wfoirm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Board OF Arbftratofs In the New lamp
shfre Granite Strike.

CoNcoRp, N. H., Dec. S.-Hon. L. Eos.
ter of Concord and Hon. A. Sulloway Of
Manchester. Of the Board of Arbitration
appointed to decide the matters in dispute
between the New England Granite Com.
psny and the Concord branch of the Ma.
tional Granite Cutters Union, today ap
pointed Hon. John NJ Hill of this city Al
the third member of the Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

causs Alleged for . Strike Of Three
Hundred eptousss ct Clarke Thread
llin.

NkwARx. N. j., Dec. s.-0vef three
hundred spinnefs, cfeelefs and pisrcefs In
Clafk's thread mill as Kesrnsy struck today.
One Of their number vas discharged with
ont any reason being given and when forty
Of the piercefs vent to Supt Walmsley to-
~ to ask for reason they were die.
charged.
Other departments went out in sympathy
with their fellow workmen. The strike
will cause total stoppage of work in the
mill, throwing about 800 hsnds out Of work.
The workers allese that Supt. Walmsloy 10
despotic. The strike may extend to The
eastern mills If they give assistance to
Cisrk's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Fell from Topmast Yard to Dsck.

CAMDEN, Dec. s.-George Cameron, q
rigger, about forty-fve years of age was
killed instantly this morning about nine
o'clock, BY falling from the topmsst yard
to the deck on the bark J. H. Bowers,
where he was at work putting on new rig
ying. The fall broke his neck. arm and
leg. He was knocked from the yard by
falling rigging. He leaves wife and two
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Postal Onicial Resigus.

Col. ]. F. Bates, superintendent of the
free delivery system of the post office de-
partment, has Voluntarily rendered his re.ig-
nation to take effect Jan 81, 1891, having
made arrangements to engage in the claim
business in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Will Bripg Suit Against the Railroad

BipDEroRD, Dec. s.-Jerome F. Hale.
the travelling salesman who was assaulted
by drunken brakeman Saturday night.
has engaged Wilbur + Lunt of Portland
to sue the Boston & Maine. Action against
Brakeman Hall will be brought before the
grand Jury at the January term of the su-
preme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
PhiladsIphia Firm Fails.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. s.-The hat man.
ufacturing firm, Price, Sherman : Co., I'll
Snyder avenue, of this city. made an as
sieument today. No statement Of assets
ard liabilities has been obtaiaed ~ yet
The amounts involved are not large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
A s.ar.port Residence Burned.

SEARsroRr, Dec. s.-The residence of
E. S. Cyphers of Searsport was totally de-
s,royed By tlre at !, o'clock Monday morn
ing. Loss, s250o; insured for $1,000. The
cause was q defective chimney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Wooden Ware Factory Burned

WIScHESDoS. Mass, Dec. The
wooden ware factory Of William Brown
sons Was burned this afternoon. Loss
$4,000; insured for $1,000. A kerosene
lamp exploded, burning an employe named
Peabody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Report Of the Inter. State Com mission.

The annual report of the Interstate
Commerce commission was sent to Con
gress today. The report reviews the " ork
of the commission for the year. The COM
mission recommends a number of amend
ments to the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Ice Bidgs Across ct. LswrsD CO.

QUEBEC, Que, Dec. S.-The cold is in.
tense here. An ice bridge is formed scross
the St. Lawrence river. Earliest period
for an ice bridge to form on the river with
in the memory Of the oldest riverman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

BosTos, Dec. s-The schooner Egg
Rock, Capt. Doddin, arrived at Weymouth
yesterday from Machias. She lost her
dechload Of lumber last Saturday during
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
calsis Schooner Loses Her Jibboom.

VINEYARD HAVEN. Mass Dec. S.
Schooner L. W. Allen. Calsis for New
York, 10 a, this port Her jibboom Va
carried avsy Oh Cape Cod last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Another Failure Owingto Tight N On
ey Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Robert II. Silver
man and Philip Trantwein. composing tn,
firm of II. NJ Silverman & Co. dealers II
hats, caps and furs. ~ East 18th street
assigned today. The firm had no capital
rating at Bradstreefs and poor credit rat
ing. Their statement March l., 1890
claimed assets, $l74 5S4; liabilities, $l2G.-
007. Tight money market caused the fail.
ure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement Of Trains In Eject Oct
18th, lSW.


Until farther notice trsins iesyc Augusta a.
ollows;
GOING WEsT-s.so A. N. tor Lewiston
Roctland, Portland, Boston and Montreal IN
A. N. for Hslloweu. Gardiner and south Gsrdi
nor, 1910 A. N. for Lewiston. Pennington
iochlaud. Portland aud hoetoa, 500 p. NJ
for Hailoweii, Gardiner and south Gariiner
ses Z. NJ. for Brunswick, Bath. kookland
Portland, and Boston, 3t5, (exprcssj Port
land and Boston, 500 T.. ". for uall0weil, Card
ner and South Gardner, 100 r. 81. tuieht Pull
man for Lewiston. Bath. Portland and Boston
GOING EAsT-2.i0 A. NJ. might expressl fol
Skowhegan. Belfast, Bangor. Bar IaTbor, 81
NJ. for Waterville. skowhegan, Newport, Bangor
and vauo.boro, 1887 +. NJ. tor Waicrvtiis
At +. NJ. for WAiervillc, Skowhegan, Bel
fast, Dexter, Dover foxorofi, Bangor
G7.eo r. NJ Saturdays only for Naiervile
sunday paper. train for wsteryillo aud Bangor
sT A.. NJ.
fhe Night Pullman Trains run eaoh way egnri
night, Sundays Included. but not 10 Skpwhtgar
or Belfast on Monday mornings, or TO pextcr
Or beyond Bangor. on Sunday mornings.
The day express trains going East at 3.isF. NJ
~nd West At 10 4. NJ, run daily. sundays In
eludrd, between Boston. Lewiston, Bath. kocs
and. Bangor ami vt. John.
Accom- MNoDATION TRAIN for August
leaves sout,- Gardiner, 6-a5 A. NJ; 100 and x
4. NJ. Gardiner, 6.'5 A. M. 10 ana t.t5 Z. NJ.
Halloweli, 6.ip A. NJ, 70 and i.5s p. Al.
Through tickets to California and all point,
South and Wcst may be had OF ". III. walker
ticket agent, Augusta, the only oitce selling Wis
all routes and checking all baggage free OF *
psnss.
PAYsoN TUCKER. Vice Pres. 4 Genr Manager
y. II. BoorHBY. Gcn1 Pass. and Ticket Ag'..
Portland. Oct. sth. 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
La Grippe Again Visits Come ,icu,

NoRwALK, Coma, Dec. s.--La Grips
has again located in this town as the resul
of the cold wave. and has already made it
way into many homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
Al Alleged Accomplioe Discharged
from Custody.

NLw YoRK, Dee. S-Mrs. Cornelia V.
Z. Miller, charged with receiving si32.-
600, ,l4ilesed te have been embezzled by j.
B. Field & Co, of London, and whose ex-
tradition was sought BY the British Consul,
was discharged today by United States
Commissioner Shields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

What are you using for your cold? Try
Johnson's Auodyns Liniment. Iss wonder.
ful. dscsd&v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Weather Indications for the nsxt a
Houru.

War DEPAHrMKnr, l
Omee Of the Chief Signal Oflcer,
WAsHIsGroS. Dec. Q, A. u.
For Maine Fair; winds shifting to
warmer Wednesday.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-14
To Explore IuCntau.

An important scientific exploration is to
be made Of the less known portions of
Yucatan and Mexico, regions which have
not hitherto been scientifically explored
except in so far as archaeology is concerned.
1t is the object of the expedition to as
certain, as o continuation of former ex-
plorations in Florida, the general structure
of the basin of the Gulf of Mexico, con.
corning which there is much diversity of
opinion among scientists.
The exploration will comprise, besides
the geological examination of the regions a
close examination of its zoology and bot
any, towards which end specialists in va
ious desaltments Of science will accom-
pany the expedition. The exploring party
will be under the leadership of Prof. An
gelo Heilprln, Of the academy of natural
sciences, of Philadelphia, and will devote
special attention to geology and paleon-
tology.
The expedition will leave New York by
steamer Feb. Is, stopping first at Progreso,
Yucatan, thence the research will extend
into the interior of the state. The expo.
dition is organized under the auspices of
the academy Of natural sciences, which has
received the cooperation of it's individual
members and also of the American Philo-
sophical society.