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The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31
THE w EAThER.
Colder and Fair.

The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for Maine: Colder; fair; westerly winds.
Cautioaary signals will be displayed from
Narragansett Section to East tport.
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FIsh and Came Laws.

Mr. Skolfeld Of Harpswell, presented to-
day a petition from the selectmen OF that
town asking thet the lobster law be repealed.
and others from citizens asking that the lob
ster law be amended 50 that it may be law
full to take Holsters over 10 inches in length
instead Of those only over 10a inches as now
and that the close time on smelts be made to
end September 10, instead Of October l as
now,
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31

The House, on motion of Mr.. Porter Of
Bangor, to-day, passed an order making the
committee on insane hospital and the com.
mittee on finance joint special committee to
consider all questions relating to the Eastern
Maine Insane Hospital at Bangor and report
by bill or otherwise.
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a. o. Clough.
n Notes.

Col, George s. Mann. native Of New
Hampshire but many years president OF tn
Home Insurance Company at san Francisco
died yesterday. He was a Mexican wa
vaIHrau
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Jones OF nevada Goes Back.

cARsox CRY, New, January SO-in sne
,aS,AIas,,s Yesterday Senator Jones was
nlsefsd msrfdII II9ited States Senator Tor iourth
tsrm' receiving "a votes out Oh W
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31

WASHINGTON. January 30.- Pensions
have been granted to the following Maine
people:
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ESoR SALE-A nice house on Cumberland street,
L. contains rooms, has gas Sebago water,
water closets and good cemented cellar; also one
that Joins the same, containing ten rooms. with
ment. Inquire of A. q. LIBBY s. co., 421s Ex-
change street, 26-1
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To IIght Darkest England.

LONDON. January 30.-General Booth to-
night launched his scheme for the redemI-
ton OF Darkest England. and signed a trust
money subscribed and to be subscribed
therefor. The first batch Of officers 10 have
charge OF the work have been appointed.
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The Law Relating to Fenc IS.

Mr.. Plummer of Brunswick. presented to-
day bill to amend section 2, chapter %, R.
S., relating to division fences by inserting
the words mot exceeding 80 acres" and the
words "and occupants of such lands exceed
ing so acres shall maintain fences as afore-
said," so that the section shall read:
Section 2-The occupants of lands not exceed
lug so acres inclosed with fences. shall maiutain
partition fences between their own aud the ad-
Joining enclosures Ia equal shares, and occupants
Of such LANDS exceeding 80 acres shall maintain
fences as aforesaid while both parties continue to
fnanr
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Local Weather Report.
tpOpTrANp Ma Tanuarv 20 1901
waatnar Observations.

M san daily ther..40. o Max. vel. wind. "a w
Maximum ther -. 48.0 Total precip.. 0.23
Minimum tber.. $40
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31

WASHINGTON, January 3O.-In the House
after the journal was approved Mr.. McKin-
ley offered the following:
Resolved, That the House Of Representatives
has heard with profound sorrow OF the death of
Hon. William Window, Secretary OF the Treas
ury, who Tor 10 Yeas was msmber OF this body,
and Tor IL years member Of the Senate.
Resolved, IN a committee OF nine representa-
tives be appOlni ed by the Speaker TO loin such
committee as may be appointed by the senate to
attend the iu1eral Of the late Secretary Of tho
Treasury on behalf OF Congress, and to take such
other action as may be proper Ia honor OF the
memory OF the deceased and as a mark OF the ap-
probation Of Congress OF his public services.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Mckinley then said: las a further
mark OF respect, move that the House do
now adjourn. This motion was also agreed
to.
The Speaker appointed the following COM
mittee TO attend the funeral: Messrs. Nc
k'nley, Mills, Dunnell. Holman, O'Nelll Of
and Snyder.
The Senate Adjourns.
WASHINGTON January 30. :, When the
Senate was called to order at IL O'Clock this
morning, nearly every senator was In his
seat. and II was obvious from the air Of
s0lemnity that pervaded the chamber that
something out OF the ordinary course had
occurred. The Journal Of yesterday having
been read. Mr.. Morrill, rose, and with his
voice tremulous with emotion said: I'm
consequence Of the recent calamity which
has visited US In the sudden decease OF a
prominent member OF this body, and n dis
tlBgulshed officer Of the government, the
Secretary Of the Treasury. l move the SEN
ate do now adjourn" The motion was
agreed to, and the Senate adjourned till to-
morrow at II O'Clock.
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ENGINE AND BOILER.

VNTE have for sale an ii. p. horizontal boiler
w and 3 II. p. engine. both in good repair,
at less than one-half cost. Boiler nearly new;
genuine bargain.
POOLE BROS, Mechanic Falls, Me.
jan29 d3t
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Found.
TO LET.

fayO LET-Premises. 255Ha Middle street, re-
i Gently occupied Dy The Dresslyft Co.
Possession at once. Apply to +. q. WATER
HOUSE, 98 Exchange street. dec20-f
nyO LET-Tbe spacious store and chambers
4 recently occupied by Woodman True Co,
corner of Middle and Pearl Streets; one o. the
largest and best in the city; well arranged FOX
dry goods, clothing or any other business. Fer
particulars apply to GEO. w. WOODMAN.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31

A resolve in favor of completing the put
lication of the York deeds down to the sep
aration of the counties in 176o was presented
in the House today by Mr.. Drumuond OF
Portland. 1t provides that the work shall
be done under the direction OF the Maine
Historical Society, the state agreeing to pnr-
chase 450 copies at So volume.
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pockery WAS smart.
Keep Out OF Cherokee strip.

WASHINGTON, January 30.-The Secretary
OF the Iuterior has issued an order directing
all persons engaged In quarrying stone on
the Cherokee strip to be removed therefrom
"a intrnders. He has further directed all
persons mot having property authority to be
prevented from entering the strip.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.


LONDON, January 3O.-Advices from Bue-
nos Ayres state that $1,000 insurgents are
massed at Quillota, so miles from Santiago.
and 1t Is reported that they are preparing for
forces compelled the rebels to withdraw
from Iapena.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31
COMMITTEES on Taxation.

A Public Hearing will be given on The Listing
IA System, State Assessors, Income Tax ana
Poll Tax. iu Representatives Hall, TUESDAY,
ian2ssntd TREBY JOHNSON, Secretary.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

VyHE Committee on Agriculture will give pub
III lie hearing at the office of the land agent,
Augusta at 2.30 p. M, February 9th, on the Act
to Incorporate the Northern Cumberland Agricul-
jansiotd I. L. EASTMAN, Secretary
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FOR SALE

TSOR SALE-At a great bargain, 800 pairs
IL mems light low cut overshoes, regular SIPS
Shoes for the low price of 90 cents pair; also
mems first quality rubber boos at $2.25 a pair.
II. P. MCCARTHY, 1876 and 467 Fore street.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

iinued public hearing at their room at the
State House, Augusta, on February 8, 1881, at
O'Clock in the afternoon, on An act to provide a
board of registration in the cities OF this State.
BY order of the Committee,
4an3 ldtd MORRITI N DREW Secretary
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FEMALE HELP.

WANlED-Typewr writing to do at home by a
dsaass ,fNpoung lady who owns typewriter. Ad.
otess Remington Typewriter" this once. 15-4
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the business Of receiving on deposit stocks
mr. otherwise various kinds Of securities and
valuable property. The. propose to do bnsi.
ness on capital stock o q ~ 500 900 with power
Incorporation wes presented today by Mr..
Shaw of Portland.
A Cry for Help.
Thomas Clarkson and many other citizens
of York county. petition that the hand Of
the law may be stretched out to relieve them
OF the burdens Of the fares charged on the
York Harbor g. Beach railroad. They saw
that they are required to pay on that line Ok
cents for travelling from Kittery Point TO
Portsmouth, distance Of 2.8 miles. This ia
a rate of 8.92 cents mile. Mr.. Mitchell Of
Kittery. presented bill fixing the maximum
railroad rate in this state q Eve cents a
mile.
To Keep Out wild Cat Concerns.
A bill in relation to the business Of loan
and building associations was introduced
by Mr.. White Of Bangor. today. Il provides
that the bank examiner may authorize such
corporations established under the laws Of
other states to carry. on business In this
state treasurer $4,000 and hereafter sum
eoual to 10 per cent of the deposits made by
the citizens of the state, The bank exam
iner shall determine the rate OF interest on
deposits, or the companies may deposit se-
curities Of kind in which savings banks
may invest to be held In trust by the state In
lieu of the cash deposits. The bank exam
liner shall examine such associations, the ex-
pense of examination TO be borne by them,
add II he deems 1t for the public good he
may suspend the authority given to said as
ISOLATION; but this shall not prevent corpor-
ations of other states from loaning money
upon mortgages Of real estate In this state.
The purpose of the bill Is to keep wild cat
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31
aradlaveh Is Dead.

LONDON, January 30.-Charles Bradlaugh,
member OF Parliament for Northampton,
who bad been critically III for some time
past, died at 6 O'Clock this morning. The
Immediate cause Of his death was uI9mla.
rhe funeral will occur Tuesday. but there
will be no funeral procession. no show OF
mourning and no religious services.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31

NOR SALE-who wants snug grocery and
II provision business for small amount, well
established and reliable set of customers On
account of leaving the State will close out at a
bargain. Anyone thinking OF business of this
kind will find good chance. Address this office,
MERCHANT. gel
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-31

NOR SALE-Small clean stock Of Boots and
II shoes in smart city, 40 miles from Portland.
been shoe store for years. will be sod at a
bargain. Address "B," p. o. Box l036, Portland
29-l
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, /

HOUSE OF KEPRESENTATIVES,I
JANUARY IS, 1891.
ORDERED, That the time for the reception OF
~ bills and petitions for private and special
legislation be limited to Saturday. January 81,
1881, and that all petitions and bills presented
after that date bertferred to the next Legislature
Read and passed. w. s. COTTON, Clerk.
A true copy. Attest: w. s. COTTON, Clerk.
; ianl4 dtdsn
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NOR SALE-The best farm in Cumberland
4 County for the money situated miles from
Portland on good road and contains rs acres
with fine buildings. Inquire Of A. @. LIBBY q
CO., 421s Exchange street. 3U-1
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a New TeIepIone Line.

Mr.. Dickey Of Lewiston presented today
bill to Incorporate the Southern Maine Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company. Frank W.
Dana, William Dickey. Q. l. Barker. John
n. Wood, f. w. Groves, W. Ii. Miles, Chas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26

fessionals will be represented by a
large majority" and in less degree
I'll the other capitals of Europe will
nd specimens OF their rascality-a san
official exhibit, s." to speak
The fair managers know this and so
does Supt. McClaughry of the Chicago
police. They are preparing for the
visitation, and if their plans do not mis-
carry they will receive the delegation
of the crooked fraternity with most
discOuraging hospitality. Their idea
is 50 to arrange ma tiers that every no.
tel sneak, boarding house thief. bur CO.
steerer. pickpucket shOplifter. black
mailer, card sharper or other rogue of
whatever description. will be recognized
the moment he or she shows his or her
face in the streets instantly capped
into Jail, held there as long rs possible.
exhibited to every police officer in the
city and afterwards hunted and worried
until the city grow, too hot to hold
him or her
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
Personal Mention.

Mr.. James Findly is in Rockdale,
spending the holidays.
Mr.. j. A. Stumberg, popular drummer
of Houston, has his name on the Mahncke
register
Mr.. r. Penniger. editor Fredericks-
burg Wochenblatt, is eating at the
M ahncke.
Mr.. Ed. Anderson, popular young
business man of Brackenr ridge is spend
ing the holidays in the city.
Mr.. Joe Gallagher, formerly OF this city
but now of Monterey, with the M. e. NJ.
G. railway, is here spending the Hol-
idayS.
DR.. G. Pagenstecher, prominent ply
stefan of San Luis PotoSi, Mexico. is in
the city visiting his brother, for the
holidays.
Mr.. Tom B. Johnson, the popular yonng
II ouston street cigar dealer spread"
himself yesterday and his friends were
smoking some of his fine cigars.
Mr.. Thos Franklin an old San Antonio
by, but now with the Mon te rev and
M 'xican Gulf Ry:, with headquart ers at
NJ lnterey is now in the city to spend the
holidays with his father and mother.
Mr.. Phil. c. Breyton, business agent for
the COld Day company, Is IN the CITY.
He says: Melbourne is rain maker, a
man of great renown: Perkins Fisher is
fun maker, when the Cold Day comes to
town
ChaS. j. Granger, a popular railroad
man from Palestine, Texas, is spending
the holiday week in San Antonio, and
paid the LIGHT Office pleasant call this
morning. Granger is native of Hous-
ton, but is staunch republican,; though
out of politics at present, is an enthusiast
tic admirer of JAS q Baine4
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
Clever SIipht-nf.Hand

Mr.. Kellar's latest mystery "Oh, !"
which was developed for the first
time last night, is rightly claimed TO
be one of the most astonishing magi-
cal productions of modern times.
The performance was seemingly inn
possible, yet it was carried out with
out the slightest difficulty. Sur
rounded by committee from the
audience, so selected as to preclude
any possibility of aid by accomplices,
Mr.. Kellar placed upon a stand sur
rounded with curtains a young man.
who was seated upon chair. The
platform was raised above the ground,
and apparently it would be impossi-
bic for the principal to be lowered be-
meath the stage, yet at the word
go" the curtains were Withdrawn
and the young man appeared stimuli
taneously at the opposite end of the
hall. 1t was an accomplishment go
unlocked for that it was several mo.
ments before the audience could re-
cover from their surprise.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
GUARANTEEp. CUBE,

{ We authorize our advertised druggist to
sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for Com
sumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this
condition. If you are afflicted with a
Cough, Cold or any Lung, Throat or
Chest trouble, and will use this remedy as
directed, giving it fair trial, and eX-
perience no benefit, you may return the
bottle and have your money refunded.
We could not make this offer did we not
know that DR.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. 1t never disappoints.
Trial bottles free at AdOlph DreiSs, and
Dreiss, Thompson & Co. Large size SOC
and Sl.00. ll-27 .
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26

A. K. DUbson fatally stabbed in his
own house at Dallas. The unknown
assaulted three Others present, in
juring them slightly, and escaped.
Shields, the American sailor recent.
ly beaten at Valparaiso by the police,
arrives at San Francisco and his tes-
timOny is forwarded to Washington.
He carries the marks of his brutal
treatment.
Chairman Reagan hits the railroads
and some Texas papers hard rap over
the knuckles in an open letter to Rob-
inson OF Fort Worth replying to stric-
lures on the commission.
Man and woman murdered II miles
below Wharton and their bodies
burned in their house. Eph George
and Jack Fields arrested on sus-
picion.
Weather and crop report in Texas
show an average condition of tenn
Perature and rainfall, blowing vigor-
ously pushed, cattle generally in good
condition, an cotton about picked.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
CHRISTMAS CRIMES.

The clothes of a hack driver and
family were stolen Thursday night.
J. w. Brubscher was hit on the
head with hammer and nearly killed.
The thieves stole $50 in money. Both
men were caught.
Alex Wegerman, proprietor OF
the o. X. Saloon was tapped with
brass knucks and has since died.
The negro committing the assault has
been jailed.
A man named Wigermann lie
charged with forgery.
A negro named Lincoln johnson
stole banjo, but was captured by
Captain Hughes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
Justice Court.

Judge Adam was busy yesterday
with the inquest on the body of Alex
WegeImsn who was assaulted by
JurdOn Sovall in the o. X. saloon on
the night of the 24:h. The inquest
was not finished.
a Charges were made in Justice
Adams court against Joe Imhof and
Jim Sullivan jointly for the robbery
and assault with intent to murder
J. w. Buck hacker yester-
day. Also against Lincoln
johnson for theft of banjo from
Manowitz. And against Juliana
Flores for assaulting Soloman Guer-
70, his trial will come off this evening.
Mary Jackson made q charge
against her hus band, John Jackson,
for assault.
Judge Adam will call his civil
docket Monday with eighty cases on
hand.
Judge Heron was busy with civil
cases all morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

There can be no handsomer gift
than piano or organ. We handle
the renowned Steinway u Sons,
Weber, Chick ering, Knabe, the ia
vorite EMERSON, Ivers Il Pond, Kim
ball & Hale pianos, and Kimball and
Mason & Hamlin organs, and sell
them on easy monthly installments.
A fine violin, guitar or mandolin
makes a nice present also. We give
better value for the money than any
other house in Texas
THOs. GoGGAN & Bros,
1919 If 2OS Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
HAPPY HOOSIERS,

VIM. TimmOnS, Postmaster of Idaville,
Ind, writes: Electric bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines
combined, for that bad feeling arising
from Kidney and Liver trouble" John
Leslie, farmer and stOckman, of same
place, says: Find Electric Bitters to be
the best Kidney and Liver medicine,
made me feel like new man." j. W..
Gardner, hardware merchant, same town,
says: Electric Bitters is just the thing
for man who is all run down and don't
care whether he lives or dies: he found
new strength, good appetite and felt just
like he had a new lease on life. Only SOC
a bottle at AdOlph DRESS, and Dreiss,
Thompson & Co. l1-27 2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
Rrief TelPRraina

CONCORD, Dec 26 Swan telle, the
murderer, committed suicide this
morning.
TRENTON, n. j., Dec. 26.-The l15th
anniversary OF the battle of Trenton
was celebrated here yesterday by
laying the corner stone of a grand
monument.
DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 26-The body
of Frederick Sependen, was found
yesterday in the cemetery chopped to
pieces with q Ratchet.
FRESNO, CAL, Dec. 26 "A running
fight occurred yesterday between the
officers and Cratic Dalton train rob.
bers. Two of the gang wounded and
one killed, hut Dalton escaped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
ST. MarY'S Cathedral.

For the fret time in five years, mid
night mass was held in the st Mary's
Cathedral Christmas, Eve. The e.
vices conducted by Rev. Father
Smith were most beautiful and were
deeply enjoyed by very large con
gregation. The music under the di-
rectiOn of the organist, Prof. Fred G.
Font, was grand, inspiring and much
appreciated by those present,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
Watch and PRAY

KANSAS CITY, December 26.-Mrs.
q. t. Johnson, whose predic-
ton that the world would come to an
end Christmas, 1891 at five p. m. has
given her SO much rotoriety that
she spent yesterday behind closed
doors at her home. Response to mum.
erous callers whom she refused to see,
she wrote them, Watch and pray,
the Lord has wilIed it.n
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
Like White Cans,

The tenant house on the farm of pr
}. j. Snyder, near Nenia, Ohio, was
partly blown up by dynamite the other
night. The house was occupied by a
I tmily named Wade, who seems 70 he
Objectionable to some Of the people OF
the vicinity. One corner of the no,
was blown out, but none of the in
mates were injured. They took ;hy.
hint and left the neigh borhood the
next day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The CHILEAN government will make
proper reparation for the assault on
the sailors of the Baltimore.
Secretary Tracy and assistant spent
Christmas giving orders to war YES
sells in South American ports.
Secretary Tracy denies the story
from San Francisco about the navy
being ordered to Valparaiso.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
CBURCH NOTICES.

Rev. w. Il. Preston at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church will preach Christ
mas sermon at II a. m. tomorrow, 10 the
Young and Old" Services also at 7:3O
p. m. Public cordially invited.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
BETTER ncEP AWAY.
Chicago Police Preparing to Receive
Noted Crooks.

Noted Crooks.
Among the countless thousands who
will flock to Chicago during the period
o. the great Columbian exposition
there will be from five to ten thousand
professional criminals. Every city on
the American continent will contribute
its quota; the London swell snob''
will be largely represented; a huge en-
igration from the banlieueS of Paris
will swell the gathering: German pro-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
HELP ADVERTISE SAN ANTONIO.

By sending off some OF the LIGHT's beau
tiful illustrated edition of German Day.
Single copies, ready for mailing to be had
at the LIGHT office at 10 cents; per 1OC
copies $3.50 lG-5 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26
MarriaUe Iicenses

I'D. Powell and Mary E. Watson.
Edward NJ. Lindsey and Clifford
Byrn.
W. A. Larmour and Mary Horton.
Christian Baehle and Augusta
Kruger.
Morris Kline and Frida Stern.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26

"A boy named Henry Wagner
burned his face very badly yesterday
by an explosion Of loose powder.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-26

BIC DRIVE ON PANTS
At A Pancoast & Son. II 10 Inn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-17
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the account OF the
su a~scrioers, executors OF Henry Atorgan. dece ased
will be aadi.sd and stated by the surrogate Of the
county OF Hudson, and reported Tor settlo menu on
Satu. day. the sixth dag OF June ne KIT.
Dated March u. A. u. ISL
ROSE MORGAN
ICHAEL FAHEY