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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Boston Hide and Leather Market.
EpTnav Nov

There is rather inquiry for leather, and both
cutters and shoe manufacturers arc pricing stock
and looking the market over. There continues to
be steady demand for sole leather from abroad,
and the exports from this port average abont TO-.
100 sides week, while much more is shipped
from New York. Price, have consequently been
fairly sustained and there has not been on an av-
erage decline of more than half q cent per h.
Rough leather remains without material CHI
and the demand for both grades continues lighi !.
Cali Skins are quiet, and the sales are limited to
small lots. Finished upper leather is more inq ir
ed for but The sales have been light. There has
been better demand for HIDES, and considerable
sales have been made to Boston tanners by New
York parties. Domestic Hides lhave advanced
about halt cent and the market closes firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Maine Educational Association.

Maine Educational Association.
The foil owing is the programme Of the 9TH
annual meeting Of the Maine Educational
oath, 25th and Goth:
MONDAY, Nov. "a.
2P. NJ. Opening Exercises.
Robins of Waterve. Response by G. B. Stetson
President OF the Association. Address by the
aP. NJ. Paper by Prof. Fcrnald, of the State
College at Orono subject: elementary Scientific
| Instruction" Discussion of the same.
schoo hegslasion Discussion opened me by Mr.
Chase OF Portland, clos ed by F: G: Shaw Of Paris
7P: Nj. Lecture BY Prot. "; Elder Of Colby Uni
versity. Subject: Water" illustrated by expert
ments.
TUESDAY, Nov. Is.
$50 Nm. Opening.
$50 A. NJ. Paper read by Mr.. Fletcher Of Cas-
tine. Subject: professional Training for the
Preacher" Discussion of the subject, opened by
Mr. Morris.
ii A. NJ. A Paper by d. D. Patten OF Portland
Subject: Secondary schools" or what between
the Common school and the College? P" Discussion,
| opened by Mr.. Hanson of tterville, closed by
Mr.. Allen OF Bath.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
ppm. A paper by Mr. fash of Lewiston. Sub.
ject: kind and extent of work in our Common
schools" Discussion opened by Mr.. Woodbury. Of
SIP. NJ. A Paper by E. II. Elwell of Portland
Subject: Relation of the State to Education u
Discussion on the same subject will follow the Pa
per, opened by Mr.. BODICE of Gorham.
4P. NJ. The Report on Resolutions will be taken
up, discussed and disposed of
Up. NJ. A Lecture will be given by John II.
French, IL. D., Of Vermont. Subject "schoo
Inspection"
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 90.
$50 \. VI. Opening.
$50 A. II. A Paper will be read by Mr.. Wood
bridge of Rockland. Subject: problems in Eiu.
! cation" Discussion of the subject opened by Mr..
Gay OF Auburn.
ii A. NJ. Election of Officers for the ensuing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
NEW PSHIkE.

Dover, %. The burial Of the late Hon.
marked observance of the sad ceremony
Bells were toled and stores closed Family
prayers were held at his late residence and
the remains taken to the Unitarian church.
The pail bearers were Gov. Straw, ex-Gov.
Hartman, Judge Daniel Chase, Gen. Gilman
Marston, Hons. Geo. G. Fogg, Mason w.
Tappan, f. II. Rollins, James Pike, John II.
White, Oliver Wyatt, Benjamin Barnes and
Mayor Horton. The attendance completely
filed the church and many distinguished po-
litical and family friends were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
FROM BOSTON.

Boston, %. At Charlestown navy yard
frigate Franklin was taken out of the dry
dock at noon and is now lying at the lower
shear wharf. RiRgers will commence work
upon both Brooklyn and Franklin early next
week.
The bell will ring tomorrow as on week
days, and the whole force of the yard will
work throughout the day.
Chief engineer johnson has been detached
from this station and ordered to the Brook
Ign. Second assistant engineer Dixon has
been detached and ordered to the iron clad
Ajax.
Sixty laborers, who have been employed
in cleaning the dry dock, were discharged
to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
AFTERNOON TELEGRAMS.
AFTERNOON TELEGRAMS.
CUBA.
Alleged Statement OF q Cabinet
Officer.
He Thinks Things Look Blue and
Warliko.


The GOVERNMENT FULLY PREPARED.
New York, %. A World Washington des-
patch says that after the meeting yesterday, q
member of the Cabinet said in reply to in
terogateries, Fittings begin to look very
blue and very warike. should not be sur
prised il the whole affair ended in difficulty.
1t looks very mnch like that now. For nv
part, don't see any other way to get out OF
it. lfwar does come, one thing is certain.
the government is fully prepared for it,"
WANT TO PUr ON WAR PAINT.
The following officers have volunteered to
raise regiments for the Cuban war: Col
Charles Spencer, Gen. Charles Graham, Gen.
Marlen Mcmahon, Col. Frederic A. Conkling,
Gen Joseph Pinckney aud Gen. McCook of
Ohio.
MORE WAR RESOLUTIONS.
The following, among other resolutions,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

The teachers institutes for the present
lar closed with the institute held at Bidde-
|fd. Twenty-Five institutes have been held,
inning through an educational campaign of
,teen weeks. The attendance was small at
ct, but increased steadily from the first
(,eting, so that upon the whole it was very
cd, and compared we'll with other years.
of. Allen and Hon. W. J. Corthell have
ored in all the institutes to the edfcation
instruction of those who have been in at
dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

aal.
|sre sorry to learn that Miss Abby L.
l, the accomplished manager of the
Nm Union Telegraph Company in this
to leave her post of duty here, the
P.December, to assume position in the
Oh office in Lynn, Mass. The public
here never better served than during
{ administration of the affairs Of the
Miss Turner.
in George H. Preble, United States
from Portland, has been selected by
artment to write history of the navy
" Portsmouth and Charlestown from
st establishment up to the present
The volumes will be of great general
as local interest.
harles Kirk Munroe, graduate of
College of the class of 1871, has ac-
The position of literary editor on the
the Portland Press. MIR. George
1.-The former city editor, will act as
correspondent, and Mr.. p. w.
ie will resume the position of city ed
bn, the sculptor, was in the city the
~, and had the privilege of looking
host the first work Of his hands-a
70 statue of Gen. Knox, to be seen in
krnOr's room at the State House. He
cause to be ashamed even of that
Nt his genius has developed i'm
since then.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
AMERICAN 4 FOREIGN PATENTS
r. HI. EDDY.

SOLICITOR OF PATENTS
For Inventions. Trade Marks, or Deslgl,
No. 70 State Street, Opposite ktby street, BOSTON
A fTER an extensive practice OF upwards Of 10
N years, continues to secure Patents in the Uni.
ted tates also in Great Britain, France and other
foreign countries. Caveats Specifications, Assign
ments, and all papers for Patents, executed on
determine the validity and utility Of Patents Of
Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in
all matters touching the same. Copies Of the claims
of any patent furnished BY RENTING one dollar.
Assignments recorded in Washington.
No agency in the United States possesses superi.
or facilities for obtaining Patents, ascertaining
the patentability Of inventions.
All necessity of journey to Washington to pro-
Patent, and the usual great delay there, are
here saved inventors.
Testim nials.
III regard MIR. Eddy as one Of the most capabl
and successful practitioners with whom have had
onacisl intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents"
81 have no hesitation IN assuring inventors that
they cannot employ q man more competent and
trustworthy, and more capable Of putting their ap.
pcatlons In form to secure for them an early and
favorable consideration at the Patent Once;
Late Commissioner Of Patents"
"Mr. r. II. EDDY has made for me over THIRTY
applications for Patents having been successful in
almost every case. Such unmistakable proof OF
great talent and ability his part leads me to rec.
ommend all inventors to apply to him to procure
their patents, as they may be sure Of having the
most faithful attention bestowed on their cases,
and at very reasonable charges.
Boston, Jan. l. 1873. lyS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
FROM HALIFAX.

Halifax, %. The barque Helen Patterson,
with coal for Portland, dragged her anchors
Oh Tuesday evening, went ashore and bilged.
The crew took to the rigging and were res
cued the next day by Capt Aikens of the
American schooner J. H. G. Perkins, who at
the imminent risk of his life took them off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

| Veterans will be interested to learn that
bill will be introduced early in the approach
ng session of Congress, for law authorizing
he payment of pensions to all the survivors
| pf the war Of 1912 who served co days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Arrested.

st. Lonis, %. Tom Allen, Arthur Cham
bers and Tom Kelly have been arrested on q
requisiton from Gov. Beverage of Illinois
for participating in prize fight and we're to-
day taken to Edwardsville, where it is proba-
BILE they will be bailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
tMarrten.

In this Is, city asd inst by Rev Alexander Nc;
Philadelphia, to Miss Abby s. Cony of this city.
In this city, 18th INST, by X. W. Black. ESQ.,,
Frank NJ. Ellis to Miss Annie NJ, MARI, both of Au-
gusta.
In Sidney, goth inst, by Rev. II. F. Wood, at the
house OF the brides father, Geo. W. Manter to Miss
Alice w. Cowan both OF Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

We are indebted to w. F. Morrill,, Esq,
\ Portland for copy of the proceedings of
LIE Grand Lodge Of Good Templars of this
Gate, at the 10th semi-annual session, re-.
|;ntly held at Rockland. 1t contains a full
count of the proceedings, reports of officers,
I'D valuable statistics very interesting to
fose belonging to the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Trips Of the Boat.

steamer "Star of the East came up
Saturday morning, cutting her way
III the ice, which was quite thick most
way-arriving in Gardiner Saturday
ng about 4 o'clock. She was heavily
with flour. The Arctic appearance of
er warned the officers not to make too
tarry so the cargo was speedily dis
ID, large quantity of hay taken on
and the steamer set sail for Bath early
arday morning. She probably left Bath
ston yesterday morning. This is prob
e last trip of the boat for the season un-
h ice leaves the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
FOREIGN.

Paris, %. The members of the cabinet
have Withdrawn their designations.
Rome, %. Count Corli, the Italian minis
ter to Washington, now on q leave of alb
sence, has received letter frsm the British
government thanking him for the able man
ner in which he discharged his duties as um.
pire Of the American and British joint claims
commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

Flour in fair demand extra spring s O0a5 IS.
Wheat in fair demand and firm; No. spring ITO;
No. 2 do l05a5H cash; 1924 Dec: l05 Jan; No. 5
spring l0l; rejected S4a74ls. Corn steady; No 2
mixed 40a4OA on the spot 4Ok az Dec; 4la4lf
Jan; rejected ~.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo 10; wheat
Receipts-9 900 -four; g., 900 wheat; $4,000 corn ;
"a, 900 oats; 1900 rye; 5000 barley.
Shipments 1900 flour; 1900 wheat; s., 900
corn; 1900 oats: IL 600 barley; ,0rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
The Confessions or an Invalid.

PUBLISHED AS WARNING and for the benefit OF
YOUNG MEN AND OTHERS gho suffer from NERv-
OUS DEBILITY Loss OF MANHOOD, etc, sup
pl wing the means seifcure. Written by one who
ured himself ate undergoing considerable quack.
cry and sent freeon receiving post paid directed
envelope.
Sufferers are invited to address the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR.
sn6m26 Box la3, Brooklyn, NY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Children often look Pale and sick

ChtIdrem Often look PAIe Ah0 o1ck
from no other cause than having worms in the stom
ach.
BROWNS vERMIFUGE CoMfIrs
will destroy Worms without injury to the child,
being perfectly WHITE, and free from all coloring
or other injurious ingredients usually used in worm
preparations.
CURTIS 4 BROWN, Proprietors,
No 2l5 Fulton Street. New York.
Sold by Druggists and Chemists, and dealers
Medicines at TWENTY-FIVE CENTS BOX,
20 spnly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
.rville Locals.

orkmen are still busy on the cotton mill,
Isill continue operations until the severe
Weather compels "let up
\ Crosby of Waterville, and Mr.. A. T.
1 left of Winslow, are moving for the
ltvation of the old Block House." on
Point.
I. Mr.. Merrill of Adams, N. Y, has ac-
i the call of the Baptist church and will
ence his labors the first of December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
9ai1y Xeuuehse gunrnal.
PORTLAND.

Portland, Me-, 22. James H. Branningan,
Anthony Brown, Mrs. Philbrick and Mrs.
Stafford, have been arrested for completely in
firing the small building on Middle street,
near Franklin street, ten days since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati, Nov %.
PROvISIONS-ste
PORK-8I2 SO
LARD-steam 7ha-; kettle 7%8k.
BULK MEATS-shouders 4'.u-; clear rib sides
5I9:1 clear sides 6St.
BACON shoulders 6aA clear rib sides a6H
clear sides * o.
WHISkEY-S68-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

Reserved seat tickets for the ball and dram
atic entertainment on Wednesday evening,
'an now be secured at the Eastern Express
,fice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

The indications are that the varioloid in
|his city, at the present time, will be confined
, one person. Mr.. Perry is convalesing
IND will be out in few days; so that people
gay be frightened no more by the red flag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

The meetings of the State Educational AS
ISOLATION at Waterville will begin this after
noon. There will undoubtedly be large at
tendance of teachers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
The Best Place
TO BUY
.RoCHRIE5

is At
The Market Square Grocery Store.
Here you can ind CHOICE TEAS (bought in
bond before the late advance),
Coffee, Sugar, Molasses,
Corn, Flour, Dat Meal,
GRAHAM. CRACKED WHEAT.
Spices, Lard, Cheese, Butter, Crosse
& Blackwell's Pickles, &C.,
Which am selling at
Very Low Prices!
C0U and See.
II. A. b. CHANDLER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

Young Carr, referred to in Saturdays paper,
has been sent to the Reform School for lar
ceny, and not on the charge of breaking and
entering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Sentenced.

New York, %. The Tweed trial closed
to-day by Judge Davis sentencing Tweed on
2O4 counts to twelve years imprisonment
and a fine of Sl2, 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
POLITICAL.

Milwaukee, 20. The official majority of
Taylor for Governor over Washburn is 49,
AL. Taylor ran nearly 1000 ahead of the
balance of the ticket. The senate will stand
II republicans and l6 reformers, and the as
sembly SO reformers and Al republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
TELEGRAMs IN GENERAL.

Cairo, %. Steamer Probasco struck on
the rocks at the foot of Grand Chain last
night and sunk. The passengers and crew
are safe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

The annual encampment of the Department
Of Maine, G. A. r., will probably be held in
this city the coming winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
A Denial.

Madrid, 22.-Evening-The reports that
violence had been offered by the Madrid pop
ulace to Gen. Sickles, Ameaican minister,
are pronounced false.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
WASHINGTON.

Washington, %. About thirty members of
Congress have arrived.
The report of the comptroller of the cur
rency will not be ready until the meeting of
Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Local anu State Nems.

The schooner "Marion Draper" is frozen
in at the wharf in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
GROIN NEW YORk.

New York, o. There is no clue as yet to
Sharkey's whereabouts.
A Washington special says there are nu-
merous desertions from the civil service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
to his Mother.

/, to his Mother.
Wagner, sentenced to be hanged for
y of murder, and incarcerated in the
son at Thomaston, has written = sad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
FIRE RECORD.

New York, %. A steam tug took FIRE near
Sandy Hook this morning. She was immedi-
ately beached, where she burned to the water
edge. the crew was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Tifn.

In Wnslow. 10th inst, Barnard Hodges, aged 50
years.
In Vandalia, Missouri, l4th inst, oftyphoId fever
Freddy F + .etcher, of Omar and Ruth Fletcher,
aged IA years. formerly of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
EASTPORT.

Eastport, Me-, %. Alexander Capin, the
oldest resident of this place died la st evening,
aged 95.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, Nov. 23,-7 80 2. NJ.
For the Middle and Eastern States north
easterly and easterly winds, cloudy weather
and rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

The Peoples Course of Lectures at Fair.
field opened on Friday evening, with lecture
by Gov. Perham on Success"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
UTCH BULBS! DUTCH BULBS

so HARDY FLowERING BULBS mailed to appli-
cants, enclosing $500 descriptive price list of
Rulbs free. WIN. ii. SPOONEE, No. Beacon ST.,
Boston. d n6w40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Boston Wool Market.

FRIDAY, Nov. IL.
The total receipts OF wool at this port for the
week comprise l10l bales OF domestic and G63
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
MADAME DE ROSSA'S
ANTHEO

the best preparation In the world for identifying
The complexion. II imparts smO0thness, transpar.
ency and rosy freshness to the skin. Cures all
eruptiOns of the face. Is not injurious. Sold by
Druggists or sent by Mail. Price 50 cents per box
Address MILLER BROS.
Gina Il3 Maiden Lane, Wy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24

IA woman respectfully connected. afflicted
kleptomania, was caught p-lifting in
Try goods store in Portland, and was al
FED to depart in peace without ever being
used. "Respecsably connected"-that's
Its the matter. Had she been poor girl
The street she would not have been afflict-
with the disease with a long name, but
lid have been called thief and lodged in
A woman belonging in this city was
:e recently brought from Gardiner to this
on the dummy SO deplorably drunk that
had to be taken from the car in the man
in which q corpse is moved; but she's
Especially connected" so the disgusting
lie exhibition excited no general comment.
fr. Augustus Rowe of East Winthrop, q
ran fox and coon hunter, while improving
recent pleasant weather for hunting,
,ht fox that bore the evidences of having
been civilized. His hound. started up
:, chasing the animal into hole, where
sas secured. On skinning the fox, Mr.
e found leather strap around its neck,
had evidently been there a number of
.. 1t was fairly embedded in the skin,
being discernable, as it was covered by
fox's hair. This indicated to Mr.. Rowe
the fox was at one time dome cated-
,omebody's pet, who escaped confinement
APPS . dozen years since. A good deal Of
ry has been slain in the neighborhood
asst few weeks, for which this fox will
to answer.
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MOTHERS READ THIS
KEEP MILLER'S BABY SYRUP

on hand, and your children will never be sick.
will instantly cure sour stomach, dysentery grip
ing in the bowels, wind colo, &c. Gives relief in
teething. Pleasant to take. Contains no opium or
morphine Relieves your child by curing, not by
causing it to sleep, as its restored health and thrift.
ty growth will soon indicate. Sold by druggists.
Price IS cents per bottle.
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CRUMBS
LIST premium at the To- -. several Of the best Of
dianapOlis Exposition - the old stove polishes.
COMFORT

BUY CRUMBS OF COMFORT Of your storekeeper,
ii he has them, or will procure them for you II
not, send us one dollar, your name, and the name
of your nearest express station, and we viii send
you ten boxes, and eamples Of Bartlet:'s Backing
and Pearl Blueing, free Of cost.
CRuMBs OF COMFORT can be had of all Whole.
sale Grocers and Dealers in the United States, and
Retail Dealers will find them the most profitable,
from the fact that they the fastest ceiling article
of the kind in the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-11-24
Chicago Produce Market.

FREIGHTS-Grain: v steam, l3h aid; Y
-913-d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-05
TENN ESSEE.

Memphis, Tenn, 4. Yesterday morning a
hurricane swept over the town of Malvern
on the line of the Jacksonville aud Fulton
Railroad, razing to the ground six business
houses, tearing away the roofs of several
others and wounded two men badly and six
slightly. The Tornado struck the railroad
about three miles below Malvern and trav-
slled up the track about four miles, carrying
everything before it.
L. D. Belden, postmaster at Washington,
and his son. deputy postmaster here, were
brought to this city last ngiht under arrest,
charged with robbing mail bag of 81 100
last week.
Forty thousand dollars in county warrants
has been distracted from the safe of the
county trustee after having been paid but not
cancelled. The trustee, Mr.. A. Woodward,
has been absent two weeks. The grand jury
are investigating the matter.
John White who was sentenced so be hung
for shooting several members of the sherf's
posse on Presidents Island in 1872, and
granted new trial, was sentenced this morn
ing to twenty years imprisonment.