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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
GRAND CIRcUIg RACES
At Cleveland, Ohio, Draw Ont Neatly
Five ThousaI People.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 20 Between
1000 and 5000 persons saw the opening Of
the summer meeting Of the grand circuit
races at Cleveland Driving Park today.
The weather WAS beautiful and
the track was in splendid condition.
All interest centered in the 2 16 pace and
the Q 21 trot, the former Of which was Z
game Of struggle with big field Of start.
ers The latter race was unfinished. The
Q 20 tYot was . walk. away for Common
wealth and excited little interest. The Q %
trot, purse Of $1,000 was won by Common.
wealth; best time, 2 20 IA. The ZIG
pace, purse Of 1880 was won By Mssais
Rodeli; best time, 2151.4. The 22I
trot. purse Of $1,000 unfioi.hsd, was von
by Lakewood Prince; best time, PIT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
An Interesting Letter from
Susan r. Jones Of South
China, Me-, Daughter of
the late, Honorable Eli
Jones, Preacher. Mission
ary and ehilanthropist Of
The Society Of Friends.


Dr Williams:
DEAR SUIT gives me pleasure to testify
to- the wonderful curative powers Of ysur
BLOOD y RTF. since my childhood have
been grieyuus,y afflicted with . -cOrfular and
generous hum0r some twelve years ago it
manifested it, dangerous character In the ap-
poprancr of q cancer upon my face. since
that time have been almost constantly
uuder the care of learned snd skiiIful physi-
clans and have had i've face cancers removed
from NV face. During this period have
taken hundreds of dollars worth of med-
cinc- ot various kinds and have lain for
weeks upon my bed during the painful and
weakening process Of the removal of the can
,er~. l.q.t February the caucerous humor
manifested itself upon my haif-healcd fsce
with renewed force and violence, spread
inc all over my face and nose swelling.
tli.cooriug and 80 di,fguring my counte-
nance that my neighhors could scarcely
recognize me. Ny strength left me, lost all
desire for food and became greatly reduced
In flesh. In this condition I continued TO live
as hest roul,i continually railing. became
greatly discouraged and my friends dispared
Of NV lfe. In this condition | WAS recon-
nended 10 trv your BLOOD SYRUP. | hes
itsted about so doing until a friend of mine
assured me that IL was finely vegetable com
pound, entirely free from any malt or spirit
Gus iquor-. About six weeks ago ! COM
now on the second bottle. | had not taken
more than three or four doses of il, before
my appetite began TO improve. My general
health aud strength has returned to me now,
and the swelling and diseoorati0n upon my
face have In great measure disappeared. To
day nv appetite IA better than it has been for
wears and have gained nearly ten pounds in
ilesh since beginning TO take your med
ieine. have never taken any other med
icine from which | have received
80 much benefit ~ from yours. It's effects
upon me have heeu almost miraculous. ! can
scarcely dare hope that a complete and perina
nent cure of the cancerous humor can be
effected nv it-but so 'ong as its effects
upon me continue so favorable ! am de-
termiuel 10 continue its use have suffered
no nauscous or dssgreeahle effects in Its use.
am willing you should make such use OF this
statement as You choose. My friends and
ncighbor- are s. much surprised and gratiied
at thu effect. of your BLOOD SYRUP as
am myself MANY OF them who knew OF my
terrible condition snd have watched my rapid
Improvement towards health, join with me in
wishing you success In your endeavors to in
troduce TO the afflicted such wonderful cura-
tive medicine. Allow me TO subscribe myself
Truly your grateful friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
DIXON warpPaD Willis
10 an Hxciicg and Had FousAs Battle
Of Only Five nsunds

SAx FsAxoIsco. Cal, July ss.-0eofgs
ID xon Of Boston and Abe Willis oi
Australia fought at the gymnasium OF ths
California Athletic Club tonight, for q
purse Of 5000 and the bantam weight
championship Of the world, Willie wai
practically unknovn 10 mary here, and the
betting before the Eight uas ia Dixan's full
favor, running from 100 to 20 u 100 to 30.
Great interest vas taken Ia the fight here
and the club room was hlled. The men
had traiaed finely and both we're in prime
condition. Hiram Cook was referee.
D'xon's seconds were Tim O'Rouske,
Mitchell and Billy Akers. Willie was
seconded by Martin Murphy and Billy
Smith. The contestants appeared In
the ring soon after 80 o'clock and time
wss called at 8 As
fully for fully . minute, Dixon showing
greater advantage in reach. Then Dixon
led and caught Willis on The jaw, sending
him down. When he srose there vas the
liveliest kind Of time. the men slussing
each other at close quarters. Dixon plainly
having the best Of ii. Willis hugged ~
much - possible.
The second round WAS opened cautiously
by both men. Dixon RUSHED but accom-
plished.. nothing.
A moment later he planted svingina
left on the Ausirslian's isv. Several sharp
rallies and much clinching followed. Then
they kept up = see-sAw on each others
jaws At the closest possible range. The
reuad vas closed with cheers for both.
During the third roupd both we're very
wesk at first. Dixoa then landed his left
on Willis body and his right on his Jaw.
Neither blow did much dsmsae.
In the fourth round, after tso minutes
spsrrins, Dixon rushed and landed on
Willis w and body several times feceiv-
ing two sharp rafs in return. Both were
very quiet and saved themselves BY dodgios.
The fifth round was opened like the
others. Neither seemed disposed at hrst
to iush and force matters. Toward the
close there was a sharp rally near the ropes
in which il was give and take for
. moment, though Dixon was plainly
isnding harder ard oftener. Presently
D,xoa esught the Australian on
the jaw " ith his left and sent him down
Willis rose to his hRnds and knees, and
~hsn Dixon rushed At him be stood pre-
pared to receive the attack. He vas no,
able to do much, however. in the rally
that followed, ard Dixon's right soon came
in contact with Willis's jaw and neck He
fell heavily and lay like log. When the
ten seconds had expired, Willis's seconds
had to lift him from the foor, and Dixon
WAS declared the winner. 1hs oolored man
seemed 80 strong as when the fight COM
menced,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29

William J. Elliott of Columbus, Ohio,
the former proprietor and editor Of the
Sunday Capital, Who. with his brother, P.
]. Elicit, killed Albert c. Osborne. re-
porter on the Sunday Wosld. ". L.
Hughes, by stander. besides vounding .
number Of citizens during the shooting
anrsy on High street. Columbus, on Feb.
rusry 23d last, was convicted Tuesday ol
murder in the secord degrse. The t'ial
has been in progress since May II. Ths
crime vas The direct result OF persona
journalism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
Golden Valley Hydraulic M,o,ng Com.
pany tlscts OHiosIs.

wArERvILLE, July 90 The snnusl elsc.
ton of officers of the Golden Valley Hy-
drsulic Mining Company was held here to-
day. Three Thousand Of the 1886
shsrss wsre rsprssepted. Directors
elected sfe: Marx Gilbert, Wsterville
C. W. Tiien, Hallowelt, Julius
Waterman, Bangor; Frank B, Pu.inton,
fairfield; David Gsllert, Watervile
Myers Gslert. Ellsuorth; Frank F. Clapp
Boston; James f. Berry, Lisbon Falls
snd J. F. Connor. Waterville. Marx Gal
lers "a. elected president; David Galleri
treasurer; C. W. Davis, secretary. The
company controls Is 900 acres Of timber
isrd, owns two lsrge mills, and has paid
s20, 600 in dividends since the organization
two yeArs ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
Is IT ALMY?
Il1 Arrested At Berlin, \. 4,
Held for Identification.
Go. Croekaf's Death Charged to Ien
Who Assaulted Him.
oeooEs snd MoAuiiifs sisc Ter =
Finish Fight. Sept. IL.

MosrPELrHR, W., July 28-Sherif T.
W. Howe Of Northfeld and G. j. Wiley
Of Berlin arrived bere tonight with msr
supposed to be Almy, the Hanover mur-
dsfe,. He was working for Elishs H.
Houss. in the southern portion Of Berlin,
having come there out OF the woods
. few days before. Wiley noticed
thsi be answered Almy's description and
called Howe, and the two affected his ar-
rest. He 10 confined in jail to await q
more complete Identification. A crowd has
collected about the jail AID there 10 much
excite ment.
The prisoner gave his name first as Fred
Dudley and said he vas born in Ware,
Msss., and that his father was born in
Webster. Mass. He Afterwards said that
his name was John Dudley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29

Rev. D. P. Hatch, pastor Of the Consre-
gstionAiist church in Rockland, has re-
ceived . pressing call to Ps:teraoo. N. j.,
which he has under confederation.
The Knights Of Pythiss from Roctland
and Belfast arrived ct Recklsnd Tuesday
noon, accompanied by the Belfast band.
After . street parade they hsd claubake
as Owls Head.
= The q. 8. Gutter Levi Woodbury. 10 pa.
the Canadian cruiser Dream seized si1
Am. .ricsn dshiDg bosts some days ago
In conse quencs Of the Woodbury's pres
ence the Maine fishermen sfe said to bt
openly catching dsh within Canadian lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
WIN. q sims DEAD
6siv.d in Copfsdsrats A,my-Ap
pointed by Pres. Harrison.

WARRINGTON, July 28 8-Wm. E. Sims,
Of Virginia. United States consul at Colon,
is dead Mr.. Sims was born in Mississippi
in 1912. was graduated from Yale Univer-
sity in 1861 and served In the Confederate
army. When the war ended he studied law
and made his home in Virgins. He was 3
delegate to the Republican conventions of
1884 and 1888, and was appointed consul by
President Harrisoa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
Burned TO Death.
Especial to the KENNEBEc JoURsAL-

LIBERTY, July 2S -Mrs. Susan Kennis-
ton widow Of the late Samuel Remission,
was burned to death Monday, between
eleven and twelve o'clock A. M. Mrs,
keunistou was left alone 10 her room while
tue others of the household were doing a
washing in the shed. and While hanging
ont the clothes thinking they smelt woolen
burning. looked into the window and dis
covered the old ladies' clothing to he all in
f,mes. She fell toward the bed which
caught fire and burned quite badly. before
they could reach the room. Mrs. Kennis-
,on va. over ninety years old, and wss
almost entirely helpless. She leaves four
daughters, one living in West Gardiner,
Maine. and three in California. 1t is
thought her clothing caught from the stove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
SEE WHAT HER NEIGH.
SORS SAY.

SoUrH CHINA, Me. July itth, 1881.
Or. " WiInsrts.
1 eau cheerfutly boa- testimony 10 the truthful
re.s Of tho statsm nj OF Miss susaa Jones OF this
plS as to bpr ennaiion ast spring, and the grea
change that ba taken place n her h"alth since
sAe commenced tatieE BIO d SYRUP, last
spring. She apIeA eli to be at deaths door ana
ali hsr friends neig gnh0rs thosg Chs she was on
her death be-. Her 'aee was swollen and dis
{ iorrd thai she wss ee4rs civ recognizable by he.
a, ighbors. Not only is her gsnersl health appar-
enty fully rcsto ed bu. the eruption on ar face
has slmust Disappeared
Miss Jones is respectable, intelligent lady,
daughter OF the late + Jones. well kuvwn in lie
life ifns ,hrougholI the countryIs ths gre attest
Preacher, rsfo NOR srd mi s-ionasy O. the fiends
church he IA a lady beloved ard respected by
ali her reixhhors and aegusintsnoes.
A,y dails plsce Of business for ye rs rsst has
been o, poslt hsr r. idercs. and any statem' Mt
-ha mas give Yea about her case will be fully
believed BY al, VITO kno~ ber
CIV RANDALL. Grocer.
fully endorse the sbove-
Par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
TIE HAsrPoRf sEIzuRE.
Evidence That the Beats Were In
Am,rfoan Waters Whom Tsk,u

DAsGoR July 2S The Wing says that
Congressman Boutelle having learned that
the revenue cutter Woodbury. had not reach
Ell Ess,po,t on Sunday, the 26sh although
orders were issu d on the 2lst, telegrAphed
Secretary Spsulding of the treasury depart
men., vho replied today thar further in
struotions had been sent for the cutter to
aid in the investigation. The United Ststss
customs officers and consul have eviience
thst tas boats were in American waters
were seized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
ca,o.so narhss.

cvsCAoo. JsIy %.
HLouR-steady. unchanged.
WHRA1-iower; No. spring. 9oi; No. 2 red
90s9gI
coKu- weaker; ". .. s5i.
OATS-Iower; 40. 4 1A
8YE-No. ,, III.
RAELRY-So 2, no sales.
PEovBIops-
Fosk Mess, lower: eli rs
LAIRD lower; t6 eoss 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
SKILLED LABOR.
sscretary Foster Does Not Agrss
with 6up.. Owen on that Point.

WARRINGTON, July 2s Secretary Fos-
ter does not fully agree with Superintend-
ent Owen in the opinion that the alien con-
tract labor law does not prohibit tte
importation of skilled laborers for the EN-
ployment in tin plate factories. He has
prepared modification Of Mr.. Owens
ruling on that subject and will make IL
public tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
GIBBONS AND McAULIFPE
eiga Articles for Fight to q Finish,
Sept. IL, 1871,

New York, july 2S Austin Gibbons
and Jack McAuliffe, with their hackers
met today srd signed articles to fight a.
Queensbery rules to finish for $500 side
for purse Of $4,000 snd the lightweight
championship Of America. The contest Is
to take plsce at the Granite club, HI boken,
on Sept IL, weight Of men to be limited to
1876 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Woman Falls from Hay Rack
md Breaks Her Neck.
In Lied Woman Is Burned to Death In
tho town Of Liberty.
Yachtsasn EGjoyirs Themselves
Csuising Aloog Maine Coast.
CEuising Along Maine Coast.

ELLswosTH, Jaly % Mrs. Hattie Bib
ber was instantly killed ct LAmoine this
afternoon by falling from . load Of hay
and breaking her neck. She leaves two or
three small children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
CRoCKER's DEATH
Charged to the Three Msn who As
saultsd Him, July Sd.

KEENE, N. H., July 2S The c1roner's
jury has returned verdict unequivocslly
char ging the death of George W. Crocker
to . felonious assault committed by Law
renee Gilbo, Lewis F. Banye and George
Auser on the night before the Fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
d, WILLIAMS sl11. s!sv!

Is III. only nuine BLOOD SYRUP on
The market Il /. the emily BLOOD
SPECIFIC that contains purely v,ge.
tah,e ing -edi MS.
Se m nerai or incrgaBic s'ss ance IL
Us. d ia It's NJ m.nufac'u-e- No matt or
spiri.ueus liqu.r is u~d in compound.
ing ", { r. we hold that alcohol In all
lis 70 rs is Riaed rsisHn, sud That
no core by Ih. s.e IF any medi al
treatment caa h.. perEs.+n;is sH-eied
VIII re aic.hei estsrs int" the d'et or
medicine al th- patient. DIR. Williams
BLOOD SlRUr * aWn-s. manufaT-
,gred and void txsl .sis 'y by The Untan
NJ. iciar comp.uy o. Augusta. Haise.
10 whom N, orders must ba addrsss'a
Thi, RtaOD YRU'- viii ss puf uPon
The market eoly through equitable
Drugei.is tri e. Si.ts' per Botlr.
ib s.sieodxtf
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Hits-PortlsDd, s; Wonestsr, IL Errors
Portls nd, 4, Worcester, 3. Kelly and Westlake
Feen and Hayes.
At Albany-Albany, Z; Providence,
At Syracu.e-SSracuse,4 4; New Haven,
IL
At Buff Buffalo, IL: Lebanon, 6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
KICKAPOO INDIAN OIL

s-;:t ..-s c. II .i.4: & gs;.-
Good for Man and Beast It Gives Immediate
Relief. 1t has No Equal. Keep it in the House
TRY 1T.
Price o5 cents Per Bottle. Bottles for 500.
ASK YoCR nRroGIsT FuR II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29

A specia. fnm Qustsc says Premier
Msrcisr will call the provincial lsgislatsss
together In Sspssmbsr AID insseduos ssso-
lusion IN support Of the Canadian isds-
psndsncs - opposed 10 Imperial fsdsfa1ien.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
More Damage Rsportsd from satur'
day's Storm.

WINTHROP. Me-, July 90 Reports in
dles,s thas Saturdays wind and hail storm
was one OF the most DISASTROUS that ever
visited this locality, ia the various tow5s OF
the county Cultivated crops and the spple
crop are nearly ruined and the dsmsse
aggregate thousands Of dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
BABE BALL.
Lsssas 6tsndir &.

At Brooklyn, N. Y.-The Philadelphia
Brooklyn bail game today was postponed
or account Of rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-07-29
MARKET RnPoRrn.
View York Money AaIRsx

NEW YoRs july as
Money on ca easy. ranging from II D2.
Prime paper At 81 to-.
Government bonds, dull and steady.
Railroad bonds. dull, steady to firm
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HsvsrhiI Haoss.

tHIb rhCcb UVcucu - tHC hGuoeEb
Park this afternoon with 1900 people In
attendance. The track was not In very
good condition, bu. the races we're exciting.
as CLASS PURSE sa0o. DIVIDED.
J Carpenter. Cranston, r. l., Big
Senator bpraRue e.............., -
T. y. Cossweil, Hartford, Conn, b.
"a m. II Huldah. h......-..........-......l !
George b. Hill. Brockton. blk. 9.
Ntcfde ernus.....-.............
Thorndsle stock Farm, Andover, b.
sWedgewood. Jr.............. 4
b. y. Rogers, Lawrence. blk. s.
Ossen ....-..................
A A Evans, Nasaus, n. H.. blk IN.
z Lady Richmond. 3
Time-z ~, aai, 81, 2sii, 2.il.
227 CLASS, puEsy GOO, DIVIDED.
II Tiiton, Msdford, b m, Pysshe.. 1 2 8 /
}. Carr enter, Crznston, RI, b. T.,
Archie .-.- ........s....s..,...:.
A. II. Dodge, Ia pnton, q m, sabatis 4 . 2
Oar eroye stock txrm. hodus,
Conn, Nellie C.................-..
Rock View Stock tafm. Providence,
X T., naud C..........-.........-
A. johnson, Brockton, ch. r., war
ren ........................... oA
Charles Yspp, Lawrepce, b. o., Es
Time, 2.26I. z-27, 2 2i, 2 ~. 2.s7.
In the third hest Essex, IT,, dropped
dssd on The track. The horse vas valued
ss 5000.
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TERRIBLE SACRIFICE.

MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
ARE DAILY SACRIFICED BY
TAKING MERCURIAL AND
OTHER STRONG MEDICINES.
IF TO-DAY OR HEREAFTER
YOU HAVE
RHEUMATISM.
SCROFULA,
CATARRH.
BOILS OR CARBUNCLES.
PIMPLES ON THE FACE OR
BODY, OR ANY
DISEASE ARISING FROM
IMPURE BLOOD.
USE THE GREAT
KICKApOO INDIAN SACWA,
NATURES REMEDY,
MADE BY TIE INDIANS
FROM ROOTS AND HERBS.
klcKAP00 INDIAN SAeWA
Sold By all Druggists.
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SIGNAL SERVICE
Wen hsr Indications for the Next a.
HsUa
WAR DRPARTMENT,

WAR DRPARTMENT,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
WAsHIEoroH, July 30, A. N.
For Maine: Generally fair, except light
showers in Vermont; stationary temps ara
ture, except slightly cooler on the coast; +;
south winds.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-10-14
Naval Orders

The following naval orders have been
Issued by the Navy Department since
our last issue:
Ensign w X. Harrison has been or
dered to temporary duty on the INDIE
pendence and to hold himself readily for
sea service.
Lieut.. w r. Rush has been detached
from the Bennington and ordered to the
Boston.
Lieut.. Charles Laird has been detach-
ed from the Concord and ordered to
Boston.
Lieut.. r. G. Smith has been detached
from the Boston and ordered to the Ben
nineton.
Lieut.. w. A. Gill has been dethched
from the proving grounds and ordered
to duty at Pittsburg.
Ensign F. j. Hassler has been detach-
ed from the Boston and ordered to the
Concord.
Ensign w. A Edgar has been detach.
ed from the Boston and ordered to the
Concord.
Ensign Bertelett, has been detached
from the Concord and orderd to the Bos-
ton.
Passed Assistant Engineer w. III. Maui
man has been detached from the Ben
nington and ordered to the Philadelphia
Passed Assistant Engineer F. ]. Schell
has been detached from the Philadelphia
and ordered TO the naval hospital, New
York.
Assistant Engineer b G. Bryan has
been detached frcm the Cushing and or
dered to the Bennington.
Gunner Charles HI. Venable has been
detached from the navy-yard. Washing
ton, and ordered to the Newark.
Gunner J. G. Evans has been detached
from the Boston and ordered to duty at
the proving grounds, Indian Head, Md.
Acting Gunner George Hittinger has
been detached from the Newark to the
Boston.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-10-14
DREDGING SEASON BEGINS.
Difficulties in Obtaining Crews for
the Season.

The oyster-dredging season will begin
tomorrow. Along the lower water wa
ter front, says the Sun, everything is in
a rush and bastle Of preparation Boats
are fitting out, ship chambers and store
keepers are doing big business, black
smiths are working from dawn until
dark repairing dredges and other oys
tering apparatus, and oyster boat cap
tains are securing the highways and by
ways TO make up their crews, The har-
Dor is filled with schooners, pungtes,
bugeYes and sloops, lying at anchor in
readiness TO sail Oystermen are COM
paratively scarce. and the State shipping
commissioners have had comparatively
little TO do for the past day or two, but
to-day and 10 morrow they will have all
they can attend TO.
The great cry raised few years ago
about the brutal treatment of oyster-boat
crews by their captains resulted in the
passage by the Legislature in 1888 of a
special law regulating the shipping of
crews. The law provides that the crews
of all oyster vessels of ten tons and over
shall be engaged and discharged under
the supervision of commissioners appoin-
ted by the Governor. There are eleven
of these commissioners, five of whom
are in Baltimore, and one each in St
Michaels. Cambridge, Deals Island,
Crisfeld and Annapolis They are ap-
pointed for two years and bonded in
$4,000, and cannot be interested in oys-
ter vessels or share in the profits of
cargoes. Each captain when he signs
his crew must do so before commits
sioner, and on special blanks provided
by the commissioner. The contracts
contains the name of the vessel, the
number of her State oyster license. the
names of her owners and master, the
names, places of birth, ages and resi-
dence of the various members of the
crew, with the amount of wages to be
paid to each, the date Of his employment
and the place and date where this en-
ployment is to terminate. and the amount
of advance money paid. One of these
contracts is kept by the commissioner,
another is given to the captain of the
boat, and the hired is sent to the labor
statistician. 1t is further required that
when the crew is discharged it shall be
done before commissioner, and that
the commissioner, before whom the men
are signed shall be notified.