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Sad Accident

Oae Of the saddcst accidents occurred in
this town Oh Friday, that has occurred for
4 long while. Mr.. Lewis Wentworth. Il
carriage maker, young man aged --
years, was accidentally shot by y pis-
tol, the ball entering hi, head near the left
eye. killing him almost instantly. The
verdict Of the Jury is given below. The
facts were these; Nr. Wentworth was il,
the store of ii. Il. Cunningham & Co., sit.
ting on the counter, when the boy tending
in the store, went t o the writing desk to put
away some paper. and seeing pistol lying
in the desk, he took it up and in handins
it. it went of. lie did not know it was
loaded aud was not aware that it was aim,
ed at any body. Mr.. Wentworth was
about three feet from him, aud had turned
his head to look At him. Mr.. Wentworth
was not conscious for a moment after the
accident, and died shortly after. His fu-
neral was attended on Sunday.
VERDICT.
An inqui,ition taken at Ellsworth, in the
County of Hancock. OH the sixth day OF
Juae. \. ID. 1868, before Hatch Mace mber.
one of the Coroners for said County. upon
the body of Lewis Wentworth Of said Els.
worth found deadin the honse Of John W.
kingsbury in said Ellsworth, BY the oaths
of six good and lawful men. Viz :-Isaac
II. Thomas. Isaiah B!aisdell, James T..
Osgood, Everard II. Greedy, p. w. Perry.
nd NJ EliI1nu no k.,;,, ri, a
and sworn to inquire for the State, when.
where, how. and by what means the said
Lewis Wentworth, came to his death.
Upon their oaths say that the said Lewis
Wentworth came to his death bya ball
accidentally discharged from Pistol held
in the hand by enc Frank McCollum, on
the fifth day Of June, A. d. 1868, at abort
3 O'Clock p. NJ. in the Store of II. B. Gun
bingham Go, in said Ellsworth; said ball
entering the head OF the said Wentworth.
directly above the left eye, and passing in
to the head about four inches.
Witness whereofthe said Coroner and
the jurors of the Inquisition have hereunto
set their hands and seals, this sixth day Of
June, A. d. 1865.
HATCH MAcoMBER, Coroner.
ISAAC II. THOMAS.
| ISAIAH BLAIsDELL,
| +. II. GREELEY,
p. W. PERRY,
| A. NJ. GLIDDEN,
| j. 4. OsGoop,
a true copy ofthe Inquis,tlon. Attest
II. Macomber, Coroner.
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,o,fax and three forsthe Union.

Colfax, and three for the Union.
Ihe Ellsworth Band was In attendance
and did good service, playing some fine
pieces. At half past ten the meeting broke
IN, This was good meeting. and pres
ages an cid fashioned campaign. to close
with an old fashioned victory in Novem-
Der.
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WHAT Is Ii.

We arc constantly receiving inquiries, asking US
what our Extract of Rye Is. II Ii a simple extract
distilled from the best of rye, in peculiar man
ner that makes II a pleasant, harmless beverage.
or an active cure for all pulmonary complaints. Il
Is sold only in bottles, by most all respectable gro
cers and druggists an over the country.
g. A. RICHARDS h CO., " Washington street,
Boston, largest Retail Wine and Spirit House il
America,
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DIR. r II. TAYLOR.

ears, in addition to his general family practice
eivehspecal attention to the treatment OF all Dis.
eases of TIE Blood, Urinary and Reproductive Or
gans, and all complaints peculiar to women. Good
Recommendations provi,iedior patients preiering 10
remaining here during treatment. sr33
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WHY SUFFER-. FROM so1Es

Wien by the use CT the Arnica Ointment you
silly bc cured. Ii has Eevet thou. snds noHA
BURNS, Cuts, ehapped Hands, 3 ,iis,
spruins, Warts, Itch,
Aud every complaint of the sin. Try I, for IL
cost. but - ccrts. lie sule 10 ASK ios
II ALE'S Ai,NiCA Oh NJ y: r
For sale by all Druggists.
L. Peck, Agent Tor Ellsworth and vicinity.
mos2J
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NRRons or Yourr.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Mar
vous Debility. Premature Decay, and ali the feet
of youthful indiscr cton, will. for thesake OF su
ering humanity, send free to all who need H. the.
recipe and directions for making the simple remedy
by which he was cured. sufferers wishing to profit
dy the advertisers experience, can do SO by adj.
pressing, in perfec; confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN,
a Cedar Street. NeR York
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PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
FOR PRESIDENT.
U. S. CIR A n T.
FOR TICE.rHESIDENT:
Schuyler Colfax.
Union Republican State
Convention.

All citizens Of this State who rejoice that our
great civil war has happily terminated IN the DIS
com'orture OF rebellion; wis would hold fast the
unity AMI integ ity OF the republic, and m intaln
its paramount right to defend to its utmost ts own
existence while imperied 10y secret conspiracy or
armed force: who are in favor of an economic
admin tra:ion OF the state and National cXpendl-
lures, OF the complete eXirpation OF the principles
and policy OF slavery, and the speedy reOrganIza.
ton Of those States whose COVE. inents were de-
troyed by he rebellion, ard tile cria cnt resfor-
alton tn their proper practical relations Will the
United states in accordance with the true princl-
pies of repu bIcan government, are requt sted TO
send delegates to 4 convention to be holden in CITY
H:H PORT nndon Utdnes!uy, .Inly sth u. Ii o'clock
A. NJ, for the purpose OF nominating candidate
for Governor, two candidates for Electors III large
and to transact such other business As may proper
" come before t. c Convention.
The basis Of representation will be as follows !:
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled 20
every sevcnty-hve votes cast for Joshua l..
Cham )erlain at tho gubernatorial election OF
1875 A traction of forty votes will he en-
titled t. an additional delegate.
The State Committee viii be IN session at the Re
ception Room of thee ity Hall, from O'Clock till
II A. NJ. on the day OF the Convention for the
purpose of receiving the credentials OF delegates,
slectons subject TO ratification by the Convention
Aroos,ook, L;eweliyn Powers.
Cumberland, a. ostef.
FRANKLIN H. q. Prescott.
Sncocs, =. ~ SaMFcF.
Enox Geo. W. French.
I;nroln s. $. Marble.
oxford James +. Clark.
prnokscet John Benson.
Piscatauui. A.G. Lebrosc.
S.gadahoc i. : J. Sealy.
S,,snerset James Bell.
Waldo. s. l. Milliken.
washington Charles 4. Payne.
.,d,nsroop,n A. y. Morgan.
j. G. Blaine. hennebec, Chairman
J. E, Butter. York. secretary;
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fNrORNATION.

Information Guaranteed to produce q luxurian
growth of hair upon bald head or beardless fac .
also receipt for the removal of Pimples, Blotces
Erup' ions, etc., on the skim leaving the same son
cioal and beautiful, can be obtained withou;
chsrge by addressing
TlIOs. r. CHAPMAN. CHEMIST.
s23 Broadway, Now York.
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To Females.
DR.. w. +. PADELFORD, Ply

stefan and Su sgcor, gives exclusive attention to
Diseases OF Women. lie has made diseases oi
wo men his srnt'y Tor The pas, twenty years. His
in private practice. His reputation has vouchers
IL all the city papers, his patients, and the me'ii'
cal profession, both here aid abroad as beng the
most skil.ul specialist here, and athorough mas.
ter OF all Sc Sual diseases.
Dr. Fadelfor,i is admitted by the best medical
talent OF the country to have no equal IN the
treatment of Female Complaints, and it is no TN
us ual occurrence for ply sicians in regular prac
tice to recommend patients to him for treatment
when afflicted with diseases in his specially.
Ladies Will rece' We the most scientific attention
both medically ard surgically, with private apart,
ments duri sickness, and with old and expert
euced nurses, ii they wish.
The poor advised free of charge. Physicians OF
patients wishing his opinion or advice, by letter
aud enclosing the usual fee, will be answered by
eturn mail.
Medicines sent to all parts Of the country.
Office, No. 4st HOWARD STREET, Boston Mass.
epieyl6
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NO COAiPIiI SION

lfyou dontwant to feel any better, then cont
use aay Golden sheaf whiskey. II YOU do, your
grocer can furnish 1t.
c. A.HiCHARDs T. CO, 90 washin, ;ton street,
Boston, largest Retail Wine and spirit House ii,
America, -
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HAIR DYE.

The splendid Hair lsc is the best in the ID
he uulS i1S an,. MR.! Dge-iIarm!ess, Reliable
Instantaneous. y ilsafpcint2ue'li No rit'irulous
tut~ remedies tat ~ ccts OF bud d. e.; Iayi;or-
rs and ieaycs Inc Iial soIt and be ,utitHl. b.ac
Properly applied at Batchsiei's Wing Faetsry.
No. 10 Bond street, NtW X.
snllyI5
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II OR ALE.
~ ARM FOR SALE.

The well known farm in Bucksport, owned an d
occupied by the late John H. Blood is for sale. =.
The farm CONTAINS more than 100 acres, has 1t
a good double tenement brio house, suitable for
one or two families. l l.2 story. II rooms,-good
duet which never iai ga good orchard-and
there Is upon tho lot large quantity Of nemlock,
stavc wood, and some pine.
Also Tor sale, ano thcr woodlot, adjoining, con-
tanning 100 acres, mostly covered with hard wood
and hcmoek.
Also, another lot of 50 acres, part of which is u
81 eep pasture and the balance covered with
heavy 8 cond growth. Terms liberal.
LOUISA A. BLOOD, Adm'x.
Bucksport June 4th, Isss. 3m 81
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CANCER, sCRoFULa, &C., CURED.

ay- Persons afflicted NTH Cancer, Strefuia
Tumors. EIuptons, Ac, arc CURED by The use u
Dr. GREENS
ELECrRO-MEDICAT BATHS,
and Indian Vegetable remedies which cleanse the
blood OF all illmors, Mercury, Lead, &c, and re-
store hca nh 10 iuyalicis afflicted with every
rie,; of disease. A book describing cancer. scroi.
uia, I!umurs and other diseases, with their prop
er means OF cure, may te obtained free st the
MEDICAL INSTITUTE. or by mail. Address DIR.
,,KEENL 10 Temple place Boston.
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TThe Me. Baptist Convention will com
mence thrce-days annual meeting In Bruns-
wick next Tuesday.
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" FAMILY PHYSICIAN"

Scvcnty.siN pages; price - cents. sent to any
address. No money required until the book is re
.civcd, read, aind iully approved. It's pertec;
suide to HE sick or in,iispose
Address DIX. >. 5. FIfoH, IS fremont street
tsgskplt. s'N"'
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p p O

Try box of PoLAND'S PLA>TAIN ONT
NENr. The best >aiv, IN the world. Take no
other, but insist on having ttia.
For sale by all Druggists and country dealers.
DIR. j. W. POLAND, Manufacturer.
lSee ddrerfisemeHt.)
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srv-,rs,s Me. Stste Convention Of Cniversair
ts,s will commence xthrse.days session In Nor
way on the 2sd inst.
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PAY TIE BUTCHER,

And let the doctor go. Use our SONONA WINE
I'll rrtR>, and yoa VIII I've ready the moment the
Il nner ue rlngs. L. =. Richards i. Co., ~ Wash.
t.l, at c..tl t,.t
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SCIENTIFICALLY PREPARED.

The celebrated S0NDMA WINE BlTrEHS arc
cofnpo.et of art clcs a 4 OF which have particu.
lar work to do IN removing Diseases and disorder
from the system. The pure Old wine With which
they are dc is reliable and strengthening siiinu'
lent ot itself. Sold every where
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FOR SALE.

A Splendid Italian Rosewood Musical Box. and
a Revolving stereoscope, with . chosen
for refined and educated families. Apply to
4 20 RRv. fAIHER IkAAsso, FL sworth, Ne.
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ITCH ITCH ITCH!
SCRATCH SCRATCH!l SCRATCH II

Whcaton's Ointment cures The Itch.
Wheatsn's ointment cures Salt Rhcum.
Wheaton's Ointment cures letter.
Wheaton's Ointment cures Barriers Itch
WhcatOn's Ointment cures Old Sores.
Wheateu's Ointment cures Every kiad OF
Humor like Magic.
Price. 80 cents box; by mail, 90 cents. xdtfrcs
WEEKS POTTER, Nc. 10 Washington sHedt
Boston, Mass.
For sale by all Druggists.
Boston, Aug. Goth, 1857. 1vsp.2
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Nj A II Il / Il d.

In Ellsworth, the 9TH instant, by Rev. DIR. Ten
y, Mr.. seth A. Pomeroy of Trenton, and Miss
Eta Harrison OF Franklin.
In Providence, June lst, by Rev. DIR. Caldwell,
at iii. residence OF Mr.. Dix, Hon ~. q. sargent,
of sedgwick, Ne, and Mrs. Maria $. ID. Cover, of
ProyiIe
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$. NJ. PETTIxGfLL Co., s State street, Boston,
and 81 Park Row, New York are our Agents
for receiving and forwarding Advertisements at
on lowest rates.
5. Il. NILES, ('u ccssor to Y, p. Palmer,) Advcr.
Using Agent, No. Scollay's building, Court
street. Boston, is authorized to received Adver-
tscmcnis for this paper mt our lowest rates.
GEo. p, RowELL & Co, 10 Park Row New York,
are also authorized to receive Advertisements
for this paper at the same rates as required by
ATwEEL s Co.. Advertising Agents, ia Middle
Street, Poriand are authorized sEents to
receive advertisements and subscriptions at our
lowest rates.
To CoEREsPoNDENTs.--All Communication and
all letters OF business with this Office. to receive
earl, attention. must be directed TO the Esscerh
.iAicFfcHH.
The American is the only paper published in the
Comfy, and has large cirt:ulation amUung the
most thriving citizens of the County. VIII our
friends in the several towns send local items for
publication Nothing helps us 30 much. All the
marriages. deaths. accidents, launches of vessels,
building OF school-houses and ineeiinghouscs, or
any other local items Of interest.
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PURE SONOMA WINE.

We sell the pure S0NpMA WINE by the gallon.
and this gives an excellent opportunity to test its
quality auart from oar celebrated Vine BiIteTs,
ahica bears II, name. {. \. Richards Il CO., -
Washington street, Boston.
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JtTSTLY CELEBRATED

JUSTLY CELEBRATED,
Is the popularity of Dunster's line old London
Dock Gin m all part of the world 1t Is well
known. Sold by groccrs and druggists in bottles
only.
c. A. RICHARDS L CO., 80 Washing on street
Boston, largest Retail " inc aud spirit House TX
As,ac ..I.a
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Our rural neishbors Of the " Wig" evident-
ly don't read the papers. Tho beautiful Canta-
ia "Laila" has been twice performed in Els
worth this season, with great success. 1t was
prepared and performed by our young ladies
entirely independent of professional aid, aud to
them belongs the credit Of its introduction into
Maine.
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Sold by Druggists generally.
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One Of the saddcst accidents occurred in
this town Oh Friday, that has occurred for
4 long while. Mr.. Lewis Wentworth. Il
carriage maker, young man aged --
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nation, 10 take effect n one year from d.. D..
W, B. LApham Of Woodstook was oAos0 Pres.
dent Of the Trustees fr TIE ensuing yssS an
Or. J. 7. Gilman Of Portland. Seasasy.h Il
The Belfast Journal says that Phineas Moody
while trying to jump into the back part Of .
wagon in motion, on Monday, fell and split one
Of his knee pans, . painful fracture that WIN
disable him for weeks-snd also learns that
Hanson W. Young. Of Waldo, was ssveselyl In
iured while drilling out charge Of powder on
The railroad ON Monday. Tho charge exploded,
driving the powder and Fragments Of rocks into
bis face. One Of bis eyes u entirely Destroyed,
and the other much injured. II. fa -
SAW the Lewiston Journal, among those at
The City Poor Farm, are two brothers, both
Mind. Who, wearing sad fAces, are frequently
led through our strosn BY thdr soos-e palm
full sight
The Lewiston Journal says that opium eating
Is becoming prevalent In Maine. Those who are
In situation to know state that persons In that
vicinity afe daily eaters Of this drug-the evi-
deuce OF which lies In sallow countensnces, ner-
yous debility, loss Of flesh, a. well - In their
frequent purchase Of the drug. N
A despatch to the Portland Advertiser says
that the lime shed and one Of the stock houses
Of Richards & Co.'S paper mill In Gardiner
were partially destroyed by Gre on Tuesday
morning, destroying their entire stock OF lime
and chemicles, and badly damaging other stock.
Origin Of FIRE and loss not known.
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Tn. Great Pictorial Annual.

uoststtsrs United States Almanac for 1850, for
distribution. grai,s, throughout the United States
and eli cIvillsed countries Of the Western IIems-
phere. will DO published about the frat ofJsnuary.
and all who wish TO understand the true philosophy
OF health should read and ponder the valuable
suggestions 10 contains. In Addition to IN admir-
able medical treatise on the causes and
cure Of great variety Of diseases, II embraces q
large amount Of Information interesting to the
merchant, the mechanic, the miner, tho farmer
the planter, and professional man and tho calou
iations have been made for such meridIans and
latitudss as are most suitable for correct and
comprehensive NATIONAL CALESDER.
The nature, uses, and extraordinary sanitary
effects OF uOsTETTER's STOMACH BITTERS,
the staple tonic and alternative Of moro than hall
the Christian world are fully set forth In Its pages
which arc also interpreted With pictorial ilustra'
lions, valuable recipes for the household and farm,
humorous anecdotes, and other Instructive and
amusing reading matter, original and selected
Among the ANIMALS to appear with the opening Of
the year, this will DO one OF the most useful. and
msy BE- lad for hs ASKING. Send for copies to the
Central Mandatory. Ut Pittsburg, Pa, or TO the
nearest dealer in H0STETrER'S STOMACH BIT
TIERS. Tho BlTTERs are sold In every city, town
and village OF the United States. Dec.
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nWPuBLYo<rroNs,

IN umD srAs8 MmsAl Rsusw. pablkAsd By
Mho, enin fsus "a Ws1AlsgsOa strsst, Boston, u
. ~ nea1ly magnGine, entaiahs vaisabs nusicai
hea Nh not popular suihss, IN saeh number. We are
rid 70 rsosivs T.
! Will, Axp ofla non1, By sNay." Hsu Yok. p.
Q. Wynkoop 4 Ban, 100 FULTON street-
Thi peaty psintsd and hound volume % Interesting
stnss written o. u yvung nike b essy and hnnsF
aya no aad sgfsea6se md with religious sentiment
which makes u Q &c present. 70 ehidreu.
In wnru 0AuHYln-a Novei-by Capt. Mayne Reid
Iunstxatsd. Nev Yovt q. w. Csri~toa.
L nj b - xvIA rosune Of popular stories written By
interest," both "a and yesps-Maype Reid rhe Csl<an's
uove ars q On iuksuy Interesting and pleasing charac
~ Merry "a q tbem being ioundef upon sums hstov
oA event. they posssss permanent value, whls pesent
ns thntisg, samest dsshing nctsa surpassed by NJ
novss e this day.
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WORK, s.-Tsken on execution, and win
III DO sold Ut public auction 90 Saturday, Jasu-
AIRY 10, A. ID. 1853, st two O'Clock In the afsrncen.
at the store OF Joseph g. Roberts. IN Wstsrboi-
ough, In sald County Of York. oil the right 10 equ,.
~ which Ivory .. Walker. Of said wstsrborsugh,
has 70 redeem the following described real estate.
situate In said wstsrborough. 70 Wit . certain
lot Of land 10 said w.terbcrcsyh. with The build
inys thereon, bounded - follows. WIS., BsgfnninE
nj white oak stump. at the northeast corner Of
said lot and land owned by Hiram Thompson :
thence south eleven degrees east by land OF Hiram
and Henry Thompson, my rods. moro or less. TO
land OF benjamin Lssyittj thence southwest enc
hundred and sixty rods, mors OF 10 70 land OF
Charlie. Q. Andrew thence north eleven dexrses
west. by said Andrew land, my rods, 70 land OF
Huran H. Ilobbs thence northeast By said ifobbs'
land, 70 nrst mentioned hounds, containing any
acres, moro or less With all the privileges bslon.
ing 10 said farm being the home stest hrm Of aid
Ivory B. Walker. The Abovs described premises
being subject 70 mortgage given 70 Hiram Thonp.,
son. nj sad Watsrborongh, 10 secure the payne :
Of . note Of hand, for the SUN OF enc hund!sd ena
eighty dollar ttisD) on demand and interest," dsted
July sth. isC5. BALD mortgage 10 reeorded 10 Book
81, page 2i6, OF York County Registry OF Dseos
ABSER MITCHELL, Dspy shen.h
December 9th. A. ID. 1868. ss1
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OUR OWN STATE.

List Of Patents issued to Maine inventors and
bearing date Of Dec. Is, reported for the UxIox
AND JOURNAL by WIN. H. Clifford. Solicitor Of
Patents. soli Congress street, Portland, Me.
c. II. 8. Foster, Deer Isle, Delaying cleats.
J. d. leach & 8. Hutching. Penobscot, fab
J. D. Leach & s. Hutching.. Peuobsoot, pile
hook.
L o. Allen. Gardiner, damper.
]. johnson, Saco, pumping device.
+. J. Mason, Harmony, Flowing hoe.
C. W. Cahoon, Portland. lamp burner.
], L. Whiting, Portland, brush. Patented
Aug. 4, 1858.
One man In Andover has lost 80 sheep and
lambs by bears this fall.
Charles J. Titles paper mill and Deacon
Marhton's tannery, In Yarmouth, Me-, were
totally destroyed BY hre on Sunday. Supposed
to have been caused BY spontaneous combustion.
Full insurance on the mill and but little on the
tannery.
While skatins on the river At Bangor on Mon
day John Toois . boy l5 years old was drown
ell by breaking through the ics. There have
been several such disasters reported In different
parts Of the State.
Atwo story wooden building On Main Strsst,
In Roekland caught aU Monday morning, and
before Il could be mastered several block, ware
burned causing los Of $4,000. Insured
$4,000, . part (which b On stock saved.
Tho annual meeting Of ths Trustees Of The
Insane Asylum was held It Augusta On the tn
Inst The trustees a.k for IN appropriation i6r
the punshase Of The Toby Farm, lying south Of
tho Hospital grounds. and fbr building new
tients under treatment In The hospital. and The
number u steadily incrsasing. 'Ths price Of
board has been rsised 10 SA.00. Dr.. Harlow,
who has besu oounsstsd with ths Institatioa q
Assistant Physician and Sspsfhtssdsnt Or
more than Twenty years, h&s tSndood Nh reBie.
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IMPORTANT TO RAILRoAD TRAvEIERs. The
following "rules Of the road'' are based upon
legal decisions The Courts have decided that
applicants for tickets on railroad cars can be
elected II they do not offer the exact amount Of
their fare. Conductors ore not bound to make
change. All railroad tickets arc good until
used, conditions "good for this day only" or
otherwise limiting time Of genuineness are'
no account. Standing on the platform or other
wise violating tho rules Of the company renders
person liable to DO put of the train. No one
has right to monopolilo moro seats than he
pays for any article LEFT in seat while the
owner is temporarily absent entities him to his
seat on his return.