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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-04

MbsIcAL.-oiur music h houses are
acquiring reputation in many parts of the
state, and extending their business relation
far and wide. We find, through the columns
Of the Ripon Commonwealth, that Prof. E.
c. Gaeblsr, one of our leading dealers in
Musical instruments. has been fur nishing
one of the citizens of that fiourishing place
fine specimen of the Mathushek Calibri
Piano. We copy from the CommonW ealth:
"Mr Gaebler, of WATERFOWL, one of TOT
Oldest music houses in the state, one dag
last week set up Mathushek Calibr'
Piano for one of our citizens, and having
some appreciation of instruments, we called
10 see it. The instrument ia but 4 feet o
inches long, but has power and volume OF
tone not exceeded by the best large SIT
quare pianos, and the purity and round
less OF tone is not surpassed. by any, be-
sides being Of peculiar continuous charac-
Ter which adapts it as an accompaniment OF
he voice. There is an entire absence of the
wiry tone so often heard in pianos. Tn.
new equalizing scale, which distributes til,
strings over the entire sounding board. e1
plains why SO much is combined in 81
mall an instrument. This style of Mat
hushek Piano must have large scale, for
he reason above stated, and the further
acts that they sre much cheaper and take
~ little -ocw IN = hluse
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-04

4 DISTANT CALL-Mayor Bertram
received dispatch about eleven o'clock A.
N. Monday last. from States Prison Commits
sioner Wheeler saying that the States Prs-
on, at Waupun was OF! fire, and asking for
the help of our FIRE department to sssi st in
quelling the flames. Pioneer Co. No. !,
and the hook and ladder company Were
soon in readiness and on their way to the
scene of disaster. They reached Juneau,
IS miles distant, in just SO minutes from
the time the dispatch was received | 0 min
utes only of which time was consumed in
getting ready. At Juneau a dispatch in
tercepted them to the effect that their help
was not needed, so they returned without
having a hand in, but not before showing
their promptness and Willingness to render
all the assistance in their power. As we
go to press We have but few particulars of
the conAagrstion. all the State Prison
shops, however, are entirely destroyed, with
large amount Of machinery, stock, tools,
cabinet furniture, etc. The loss cannot
be fully estimated at present-probably from
one hundred and twenty thousand to one
hundred sod fifty thousand dollars. Nc
prisoners escaped. The FIRE caught IN sew
eral buildings outside of the yard, but no
other buildings were consumed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-04

DR.. NJ. n. BARBER.
7LECTIC Physician and Surgson. ONCE
y eYsrA A. Peterson store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-04

DIR. p. j. MONTGOMERY,
YOMGPATHIST, Office at Montgomery
i Bro 8 Drug Store, 70 Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

were obliged to sleep the first night under the
body of cart turned bottom upwards which
they brought with them. The day following
they constructed a camp of boughs near the
spot where the cotton factory now stands.
The first clearing these pioneers made was
near the present City Hall. After planting
their rye and corn ION burn" they began
preparing for the erection of more perma-
nent dwelling. 1t was built on the side of
the hill, on Academy street, just in rear Of
the Factory Boarding House; it was two
stories in front and one in rear, after the
fashion of the buildings at that day This
was the first house erected within the limits of
the present city of IIallowell. Mr.. North
gives a full and very interesting account OF
the Clark family in this connection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

Mr.. Journal: 1t seems to be understood
that the Lyceum connected with the high
school is for the benefit and amusement of
the public generally. l would correct this
error by saying that the object Of this socie-
ty is for the diffusion OF knowledge among
its members, and the exercises are rot calcu-
lated to interest or instruct any who may hap
pen to be present. Heretofore, everybody
has been invited, and we have been glad to
see so many of our friends interested enough
to attend our meetings, but we now see the
evil arising from il and wish to aythat here
after, every nine weeks a meeting will be held
at which all will be invited, hut AT otAer times
no visitors will be admitted except the Teach
ers and Directors. a Nj MBER.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

AsHiNGION, ApIll o.
The President will leave at noon to-mor-
row to attend General Thomas funeral.
The President declines to furnish the House
with information on the San Domingo nego-
tia,ions, as to how much money has been ex-
pended, and from what fund, while the sub
ject is pending in the Senate
The Senate confirmed the following momi-
nations; Moses llallett, Chief Justice of
Colorado; NJ. T. Patrick, Marshal at Utah
Thomas ID. Davis, Postmaster at Beverly,
Mass, and the following Cunsuls: James IL.
W hceler OF Mass, at Kingston; j. b. Gould
of Me, at Bennington; Benz. ID. Morton OF
X. l., at Colonia, Uruguay; d. ii. Batcheller
of New Hampshire, at Londonderry
Senator FcntOn has been appointed to at
tend Gen. Thomos' funeral in place of Mr..
Casserly, who wished to remain to speak on
the income bill.
The President on his return will stop day
in Philadelphia.
The following message was sent to the
House to-day by the President in answer to
the resolution of the House of Representa-
tives, March 9TH, relating to the fisheries in
British waters
transmit report from the Secretary OF
State and the papers which accompanied it,
and have to state that the commanding Off
Ger Of a naval steamer ordered to the fishing
grounds will be instructed to give his atten-
ton, should circustances require il.
To cases which may arise under any charges
which may be made III British laws, affecting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

A former resident OF Augusta, Mr.. Randall,
who has resided in California for the past
eighteen wears, arrived home in this city on
Monday evening His relatives here had re-
ceived no intelligence from him for tw, I've
years and supposed that he was not in the
land of the living. His sudden appearance
in their presence Monday evening was to them
as one raised from the dead. Mr. Randall
has suffered much from sickness during his
long absence, and in his business affairs has
had alternate prosperity and adversely.
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Our attentive local correspondent, "Old
Citizen sends us the following incident that
illustrates GOODNESS in little boy: lady in
Orange, n. j., had occasion a day or two
since to do some shopping She took her
little son, five years of age, with her and pro-
ceeded to New York city On her arrival she
found she had lost her pocket-book contain
ing S25. Her little son said mama l saw
you drop it upon the floor of the Hoboken
cars" "Well," she said, George, why did
YOU not tell me of it Mt the time z" He re-
piled, Il was thinking of something else"
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DR.. " T. True Of Bethel is announced to
give a course OF five lectures At Richmond,
on the Animal Kingdom" before the pupils
of Richmond Academy and citizens OF that
town. commencing this Thursday evening.
He was engaged for this purpose by Professor
Woodbridge, Principal of Richmond Acade-
my, who has also secured the services Of Prof.
ID. Ii. Cruttendcn OF New York to deliver be-
fore the school his popular Lecture on Lam
puage, before the close of the present term.
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the fisheries within the British jurisdiction,
with view to preventing, so far as it may be
in his power in fracture by citizens of the
United States, of the first article of the treaty
between the United States and Great Britain
of 1918, the laws in force relating to the
fisheries within British Jurisdiction, or any
illegal interference with the pursuits of the
fishermen of the United States.
(signed) L. S, GRAN4
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FOREIGN NEWS BY CABLE
PARIS, April G

The Ecome dc Medicine has been closed
until the first of May, on account of the dis
turbanccs created by students.
Uric de Fonvlle, before his departure from
Tours, was rendered banquet by the radi-
Gals, but declined. He is now in Lyons,
where strong efforts are being made to secure
his election to the Corps Legislatif.
The report is revived that j. NJ. Leary
Brown has been accredited by the Chine e
govt the successor to Mr.. Burlingame, at
the head Of the Chinese embassy.
LONDON April C.
In the House of Commons to-day, the bill
relative to sites tor places of worship passe d
to a second reading.
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In Mr.. North's forthcoming History If
augusta, it is stated the first settler at the
"Hook" (now the city of IIallowell,) was
Dea. Pease Clark. He came from Attleboro',
Mass, in May l7G2, in the Province vessel
which arrived with supplies for Fort Western
(at Augusta and Fort Halifax Cat winsow }
He was set on the shore of the river nearly
opposite the Granite House Mr.. North says
at that time there was no dwelling or settler
within the present limits of the city. Dea.
Clark was accompanied by his wife, his son
Peter and his wife and one child. They
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MISCELLANEOUS.


MONTREAL, Ca, April 6.
Maj. Gen. Lindsey arrived here yesterday
and issued an order taking command of the
troops in Quebec and Ontario. Gen. Lindsey
will command the expedition to Red River,
and the volunteers will probably be led by
Col. Woolsley.
ST. Louis, April 6.
The ratification of the 18th amendment will
be celebrated on Monday. Rev. ii. II. White
(colored) will be the orator of the day.
Two hundred lodges of Sioux and other In
dams have camped near the Cheyenne agency
in Dakotah. They want arms and ammuni-
ton, and say they intend to drive all the min
ers from the Muscle Shell and Yellow Stone
rivers, and from the Wind River country.
BALTIMORE, April 8.
In the United States Circuit Court to-day
the case OF kimberg against Gen. Butler was
set down for the Goth inst
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lady who came to this city from Pittston,
on Saturday, for the purpose of making de-
posit in one of our savings banks, while in
the railroad depot had her pocket picked of
$50. all the money in her possession. She
thinks the thief was a female whom she re-
members as being near her while in the depot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

The river down as far as Richmond and on
the east side of Swan Island was cleared of
Ire on Tuesday of this week, and the ice
left in front of Richmond yesterday, (Wed-
nesday) morning. The river is now open
from Augusta to the sea. Messrs. Wright
Russell of Richmond have ordered their
brokers to charter six vessels to load at Rich
mond with ice during the present week.
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Interesting Renaissance.

| The following letter, passed to US by Hon
J. w. Bradbury, was read at the meeting OF
the Maine Historical Society in this city last
February. The writer is our respectcdtowns-
man. the venerable Ex- Chief Justice Weston,
who will be So years old next July. We have
examined the letter with interest apart from
the facts it contains respecting the early strug-
giles for education of one of the atlest mcn
New England has ever produced, the Hon.
/ George Evans, for the letter is beautiful
specimen of chirography for any one, and
more remarkable when we recall the fact that
it was written by gentleman at the arc of 81,
without the aid of glasses. To this day Judge
Wcston's eyesight is perfectly unimparcd,
and though a constant reader he has never
called in the aid of glasses to help his perfect
vision. Long may he cheer our streets with
his welcome presence. We append The letter
referred to:
Hon. JAMES w. BRApBrRY:
Dear Sir:-1n conversation with you,
some time ago, but since the deccase Of the
Hon. George Evans, communicated TO you
)
which you recently desired me to furnish to
you in writing.
In consequence of this request, I now
state, that in October, 1911, | was appointed
Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Com
mon Pleas for the Second Eastern Circuit of
Massachusetts.
1t becoming known, that it had devoved on
me, to appoint a crier for that court for the
county of kenncbec, and the compcn alton to
that officer being understood to be liberal, for
the time and labor required, many candidates
solicited the appointment
Among others, was Daniel Evans the father
of George. He stated to me that his son had
been made ready for college; that lie could
not command the means necessary for his ed
ucation there, but if appointed crier, he should
be enabled to effect the object. knew the
father to be a competent man for the Office,
and | knew the son to be promising and
hopeful youth. This decided me, and APP
pointed the father The son was at once sent
to Bowdoin College, where he graduated i'll
1915.
noticed his course with interest He be-
came distinguished profcs sionaly a lawyer,
and politically as Senator of the United
States. His brilliant career gratifed me. My
patronage, in his behalf, was thus atundantly
rewarded NATHAN WESTON.
augusta, -ipra q, 1869.
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Hon. j. H. Orne Il. w. G. r., of the Il.
w. G. L. of North America, I. o. of G. T.,
will lecture in Augusta at Granite Hall on
Tuesday evening April ~, at l-2 o'clock. on
Temperance. All without distinction OF creed,
sect or party, are cordially invited to come and
hear this distinguished speaker. Mr.. Ornc
will also be present at the session OF the
Grand Lodge at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

Frank Cardiff of Portland, a convi of the
State Prison, has been pardonod by the Gov
ernor and Council. He is only Is years Of
age, and on the crime of larceny was sentenced
to two years imprisonment. He las Leen in
prison u little over year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

Don't poison your head with those miserable
filthy compounds which have done much mis-
chief, but use Natures Hair Restorative, which
cleanses the scalp, restores gray hair and checks
the hair from falling on. 1t is perfectly clean and
contains nothing injurious. See advertis cmcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

Twowell known New York pickpockets have
appeared in our streets. They have been
"spotted" by the police, and may as well pack
up their ''duds" and leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

The ledge which has been purchased by the
Messrs. Sprague, to which we alluded in yes
terday's paper is situated just over Cushnoc
heights. about one mile from the works of the
company, and contain an almost inexhausti-
Bile supply of the finest granite, which can be
quarried to any desired dimensions. The ledge
is particularly valuable to the company from
the fact of its being so accessible, the roads
from it being wholly down hill. This ndi-
Gates that the coming season will be one of
unusual activity on the part of the company,
and throws a pretty large wet blanket upon
the constitutional croakers who have predict
ed failure upon the part of the company to
make the contemplated improvements upon
the water power at this place. The talk OF
these croakers is very cheap indeed.
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tom-made spring overcoats and suits. ioC
Water ST. lw
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AT Gardinert he water in the river is quite
high and is running very swiftly.
At Richmond the ice has broken up. The
river will probably be open to vessels to-
,nnrrnAy
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Joseph Ham, for drunkenness, plead guilty
in Municipal Court yesterday, and was sent
t. Jail for ten days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

Bartlett & Hartwell and Henry Lincoln
have been fined $50 and costs, for keeping
liquors intended for sale in violation of law.
Appealed.
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The first blow has been struck in the work
of reconstructing the post office building.
An entrance is being made through the wall
in the second story, SO as to connect the office
overhead with the Hunt stairway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

The Governor has appointed as fish wardens
Gardiner; Francis Blackman, Bradley; Ca
leb Gilman. Meddybemps; David T. Saun-
ders, Greenyille.
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We learn on the street that but one steam
boat is to be placed on the route between this
city and Boston the present season.
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FROM NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, April c.
Sec'y Boutwell, in Wall Street.

NEW YORK, April 6.
Sec'y Boutwell, in Wall Street.
Sec'y Boutwell, was in Wall st. all day and
returns to Washington tonight. He refuses
to express himself on the funding bill.
Celebration of the Ratification of the
Fifteenth Amendment.
The Union League Club will celebrate the
ratification of the 18th amendment tomorrow.
VIM. Lloyd Garrison and Garrett Smith have
been invited TO be present.
The Governor has refused to respite Rey-
nolds.
Gen. Mcdowell and Staff left for Troy to-
night to make preparations for Gen. Thomas's
funeral
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-07

The physician having the medical care of
Capt. Clark, Register Of Deeds, expresses
quite confident hopes of his recovery.
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Rhode Island Election.
PROVIDENCE, Il. l., April G.

Fhe State election resulted in the le-elec-
ton OF the present republican stateoff GERS
by about the usual majority. The House
stands - Republicans to IA Democrats, and
no choice. The republican maj ority in the
State is about 1000.
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Perfumery, toilet soaps and fancy article
are selling low at Partridge's Drug Store.
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Great Auction Sale
Fast Day.
FROM PORTLAND.
PORTLAND, April G.
Celebration of the Ratification OF the
Fifteenth Amendment.

There is an enthusiastic meeting at City
Hall tonight to celebrate the ratification of
the 18th amendment. Many able speakers
are participating.
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Terrible travelling by stage-or any other
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FROM BOSTON.

BosroN Mass, April g.
Report of House Committee on Woman
Suffrage.
The House Committee on Woman Suffrage
to-day reported in favor of a resolve submit
ting to the people dit amendment striking out
the word male" from the Constitution.
Great Auction Sale.
The James Steam Mills at ewboryport
were sold at auction to-day to James McMul-
len of Biddof0rd, for 100000. Original cost
S400, 900.
Fast Day.
Tomorrow will be observed as the annual
Fast in Massachusetts,
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New York Produce Market.

New YORK, April 6.
COTTON-sales 1000 bales mid uplands %.
FLOUR-srate i3O a5U, round hoop OHIO 100000
western i3ja6l0; southern J0aS73
WlEAr-sales IL 900 bu; No :. Milwaukee III q
ll3; winter red and amber western log l26.
CORN-new mixed western, l07a CLOS; old.do.
l07ls 10 in store.
OATS-state G2S65; western 50.
PORk-mess ~ ~; prime l9.5062l co.
LARD-steam AK: kettle do. l69l6is.
BUTTER-steady; OHIO l4a20; state 20537.
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, April 6.
'FLOUR-spring extras 365d525.
WHEAT-No I 81; Ne. ?, s51..
CORN-duli at II for No. 2; 70a7l for no grade
OArS-\o. 2, 3SA.
MESS PORk-26.70a2 90.
BAIIEi-dull at 4os60 for No. @ 36G 10 for No !
LARD-l5.
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local AMI State Nems.

Suicidal weather for the last few days.
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AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
Organized in lS4S.

TRUSTEES.
THOMAS LAMBARD, ARTEMAs LIBBEY,
JAMES W. NORTH, WIN. S. BADGER,
SAMUEL TITCOMB
Deposits, April l, 1870, sso1,7o6 81
Amount Invested, o22,4S4 73
Deposits received daily from a. VI. to p. NJ,
and from ~ to 41s p NJ
Interest on deposits will hereafter commence on
the frss day Of each month, instead Of quarterly
heretofore.
Deposits made before the !lrst Monday of
Nav will draw interest from the first day of May.
The dividends, soon as declared, VIII be added
the principal and receive interest like an original
deposit
For the past five years the Bank has paid regular
semi-annual dividends at the rate of per ct.
per annum. The dividends will not be less than at
that rate hereafter, and may occasionally exceed it,
Deposits may be withdrawn on any day during
Bank hours.
Depositors may at any time borrow money from
the Bank on pledge of their Bank.book
Since the organization of this Bank, deposits
have been receive, to the amount of about two mil
lions of dollars all of which sum has been invested
without the loss of single dollar.
Office In SAVINGS BANK BUILDING,
No. i74 Water street.
'sapr-u WIN. r. SMITH, Treasurer.
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Dirn.

In this city, 2d inst, Mrs Sarah NJ. Parks aged
81 years
In this city, ID inst, Cordelia NJ. Shaw aged IS
years.
In this city, 3D. inst, Mr., Henry Carlton, aged 81
years.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK April G.
Gold closed quiet and steady at lll7.ali2
Money easy at 5go per cent,
Foreign exchange hrm, lpS4.
Governments at the close with little OF from the
highest prices of the day and closed at the following
quotations:
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At the annual communication of Augusta
Lodge +. and A. NJ, holden on Tuesday
evening the following officers were chosen for
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the ensuing year:
William II. Woodbury., Master.
Frank X. Partridge, S. w.
Tina o. Sprague, ). W.
+. T.. Patterson, Treas.
l.. +. Blackman, Sec.
Henry S. Webster, ). ID.
W. E. Lynn, >. -.
G. A. Barker, ,. ,.
Isaiah A. Handy, j. =
S. l.. Boardman. Joseph Farnham, Chas.
b. Morton, Finance Committee.
C.. b. Morton, Marshal.
NJ. Harlow, Tyler.
The officers were duly installed by r. W,
d. G. NJ, David Cargill whose remarks
during the interesting ceremony were exceed
ingly appropriate and to the point. OF the
supper at the Cony House, which followed
these exercises, we have already spoken
The occasion was enjoyed by all present and
many good wishes expressed for the contin-
ued prosperity of the Augusta Lodge.
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TRUSTEES
THOMAS LAMBARD, ARTEMAs LIBBEY,
JAMES W. NORTH, WIN. S. BADGER,
SAM(TEI, TITCOMB.