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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-06

A REMARKABLE CRIMINAL TRIAL.-One of
the most remarkable criminal trials of the age
began at Dover, Delaware, Tuesday-that Of
DR.. West, who is charged with the murder Of
a colored man under circumstances of peculiar
atrocity. The killing has since been admitted
by DR.. West, who asserts that it was done in
self-defepce. The crime was committed in the
doctors laboratory, where he was engaged,
with colored assistant, in manufacturing an
inhalng gas called eectrooxygen. 1t is charg-
ed that be murdered the colored man with this
gas, and that he subsequently skinned him and
then blew up the laboratory containing the
dead body The State will claim on the trial
that the crime was committed for the purpose
of obtaining $4,000 in insurance policies on
the life of DR.. West, and that the body of the
colored man was skinned and afterwards blown
up with the design of palming it off as his own;
he meanwhile intending to go TO some distant
point where he would be Joined by his wife at
ter she had drawn the amount of the policies
on his life. Before he could leave the State,
however, he was arrested, the fact being fully
established that the mutilated body found was
not his own, but that of his colored assistant
The Attorney General of Delaware will con-
duct the prosecution. and Hon. Willard Sauls-
bury will appear for the defence. The trial
will be watched with great interest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-06
GREENpAcK" PAPER Is MADE.

How ''GREENBACK" PAPER IS MADE.
the paper for the money issued by the govern
ment is manufactured on 62 inch Fourdrinier
machine, at the Glen Mills, rear West Chester
Pennsylvania. Short pieces of red silk are
mixed with the pulp in the engine, and the
finished stuff is conducted to the wire without
passing through any screens, which might re-
tain the silk threads. By an arrangement
above the wire cloth, shower of short pieces
of fine blue silk thread is dropped in streaks
upon the paper while it is forming The upper
side, on which the blue silk is dropped, is the
one used tor the face of the notes, and, from
the manner in which threads are applied, must
show them more distinctly than the lower or
reverse side, although they are embedded deep.
~ enough to remain fixed. The mill is guard
ed by officers night and day to prevent the alb
stracsion of any paper.
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Pennington Letter.
HARRINGTON, June 8, 1873,

fARMiNGTON, June 8, 1873,
NORMAL GRADUATION EXERCISES.
The exercises this year will be held Jnne
18th, one week earlier than expected, on ac-
count OF the State Observation-Disclosures CIV
ing way for politics.
The class parts have been assigned. Mr.. E.
L. Floyd Of Winthroy, has the Salutary, and
Miss Nettie Cartlanp of this place, the Vale
dictory. The baccalaureate sermon will be
preached next Sabbath by Rev. T. Fl. Eddowes
of the Unitarian church.
HORSE STEALING
Mr.. A. r. Young of Madrid, Monday hired
his team. which was a valuable one, to a
gentleman from Rangeley, to 60 to Phillips,
and at the present time he has heard nothing
from it. Mr.. Y. was in town yesterday, in pur-
suit of the team.
JONES CORN FACTORY.
Six workmen are now actively engaged in
manufacturing cans for use the coming season.
and the enlargement of the factory will be COM
menced in July. Rumors are afioat that the
seed corn furnished our farmers has not proven
good, and much will have to be replanted
ITEMS.
The County Conference of the Congregations
al church will be held in this village next Tues
day and Wednesday,
Mr.. A. Fl. Bradford lost $500 Knox colt re-
Gently, by lung disease.
We were favored by bounteous rain yester-
day. JACK
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The Boston Advertiser in recent article
shows that strikes result in an increased price
for every necessary article of consumption
and though they may now and then secure
an advance of wages, the benefits derived
thererom by any single trade or occupation
VIII IN no way make up for the increased
price OF shelter, food and raiment that gen
Graz poilcy OF strikes would inevitably pro-
luce. 1t, however, points out remedy,
wnich Is to gradu lily reduce the volume of
the currency thus making dollar worth
more than 1t is under the present ii.fation.
This is of the greatest Importance to all who
are dependent upon salaries Or wages and to
that end they should see that none but spe.
cie-payment men are elected to Congress and
that every influence be brought to bear upon
Congress that will speedily result in return
to specie payment.
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The license law in Connecticut, says the
New London Telegram,i is as utter a failure as
the prohibitGry law that it succeeds. It
says that more rum shops are maintained in
the State in defiance of law than are licensed
under it. Those who have paid their licen.
ses find that they stand no better than those
who have not. This year they have thrown
away their money: next year they will not.
Next year every retailer will keep his one
hundred dollars. 1t is further stated thai
''the licensed dealers hate the law, the un.
licensed ones despise it, and the temperance
politicians hate and despise it BOTH" OF
course there is no law that the dealer will ap-
prove since any statute that is enforced, will
be distasteful TO him. Before any real pro-
gress can be made, the public conscience
must be aroused to the alarming cost and
ravages of intemperancc and the trfiic in al
coholic beverages.
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NEWSPAPER PosTAcE.-There is some mis-
apprehension concerning the nature of the law
relative to newspaper postage after June 3d.
The Postmaster General CONSTITUTES the law as
follows: Miscellaneous printed matter must be
fully prepaid; regular publications may be
mailed unpaid, the postage to be collected quar-
tery of subscribers; newspaper exchanges must
be prepaid quarterly. either at the office of
mailing or delivery.
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THE editor of the Gardiner Journal is moi
in IA " of capital punishment, not he; but II
the State Legislature will pass law to have
'nose fellows shot who smear rocks aid fences
W." WIN patent medicine puhs and such, he will
10y. d snot gun and do a little cunning after
ma. h,na OF game. He puts the case stronger
than this, however. '''o"se'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-06

PARIS HILL CONTRIBUTION. The citizens Of
this village contribute literally in aid Of the
Maine General Hospital An entertainment
was provided by the ladies, assisted by the
young people, at which $50 net, were raised.
This sum ADDED to S12 cash makes total of
S72, VIII CHI DR.. Brown has paid to the officers
of the fair. Besides this, a number of ladies
will send fancy articles to the fair
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EOwdoin College

To the Editor of the Press:
The following members of the Sophomore
class have been appointed to take part in the
prize exhibition at the end of the summer
term: G. L. Clark, w. j. Curtis, E. Fl. Hall
c. w. Hill, W. G. Hunton, E. S. Osgood, F.
B. Osgood, P. P. Simmons, Miles Standish. Ell.
r. True, f. r. Upton, F. P, Virgin.
The Senior parts have been assigned. Those
who have first and second parts are Of follows
Saiutatory-A. F. Mouton.
Oratiors-W. A. Blake, N. D. A. Clark, f.
c. Robinson, C. NJ. Walker, F. E. Whitney, f.
A. Wilson.
Philosophical Disquisitions-H. w. Chap.
man, e. S. Mower, D. A. Robinson.
The class of IA have revived the long ne
elected custom of planting an ivy, and fixed
upon "Wednesday for the exercises which took
place in the College chapel. The chapel was
crowded, quite number of ladies being pres
ent, both from Brunswick and from Bath. The
music was furnished by the Bowdoin Orchestra.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-06

THE number of miles of railr Dad built in
the United States in 1872, was DAB against
7,451 in 1871. In 1872, 1,472,S42 tons of
rails were used of which 941, 992 tons were of
home production. In 1871, 1,341 935 tons
were used, of which 775,773 tous were of
American manufacture.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-06

THE PEOPLES CnoICE.-As near as we
can judge from the statements of political
wire-pullers, both Mr.. Dingley and Col Stone
will be triumphaH tly nominated for Governor.
Judge Kent's friends-the people-however.
should bear in mind that governors are elect
ed at tie caucuses, and attend them, and see
to it that men are sent as delegates who will
represent their wishes.-G Gardiner Journal
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'i'H Il PR Il SIS.
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 6, 1873.

Ev Try re luar attache of the PRESS is furnished
"iin card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
Pui!en, Editor. All railway, steamboat AMI hote
managers Will confer favor upon US by demanding
tre ofevers person claiming to represent our
iour ial, we have information that several DUN
mers'' are seeking courtesies in the name Oh 'N'
REss, AMI we have no disposition to be, even pas
sveiy, a party to such fraud
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-06

The Massachusetts, Legislature is evidently
greatly puzzled what disposition to make of
its Hoosac investment. Yesterday the Sem
ate receded from its vote to purchase the
roads and appropriated 100000 to the fur
Their prosecution of the work, leaving the
bore to the next Legislature.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-06

WE most heartily endorse the suggestions
of several of our contemporaries that the Re
publican voters make it point to attend the
caucuses, both as matter of principle and be-
cause such course would ensure the nominal
ton of Judge Kent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-06

The Eastern and Boston and Maine con-
solidation bill is dead for the present session
of the Massachusetts Legislature, the House
refusing to reconsider its vote defeating it the
day before.
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n,rt the present National and State Administrations
are invited to send delegates State Convention to
be holden in
NOrezubeSa HAIL, Bangor,
Thursday, June 70. 1873, at II O'Clock.
for the purpose of nominating candidate for Gov
ernor and transactmg any other business that may
properly come before the convention.
The basis Of representation will be as follows
Each CITY, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate and additional for every IS votes for
the Republican candidate for Governor in 1872 A
fraction of 40 votes additional to the full number ior
delegate, is also entitled to delegate
Del.e es authorized to ill vacancies only WIN
actual residents of the county which the town be-
longs.
Tie State Committee will be in session at 0 O'Clock
tha :, , p, % the Convention for the reception of
credentials.
JAMES q. BLAINE, kennebec, Chairman.
WILLIAM p FRYE, Andrnscoggin.
EBEN WOODBURY.. Aroostook.
STANLEY II. PULLEN, Cumberland
f. c. PERKINS, Franklin
JOIN ID. HOPKINS, Hancock
T.. r. SPEAR, Knox.
S. S. MARBLE, Lincoln.
F. Il. SHAW, Oxford.
JOHN II. LYSDE, Penobscot.
e. A. THOMPSON, Piscataquis.
+. D. SEwALL, Sagadahoc.
SEwALL E. PRESCOTT, Somerset.
FRED. ATWOOD, Waldo.
NELSON S. ALLAN, Washington.
LEONARD ANDREWS, York.
z. A. SMITH Secretary.
May 1, 1873.
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". ia, ,,t read anonymous letters and COMMUNE
.,,i,as Tho name and address ofthe writer are in
Il,ses in ,sponsab e, not necessarily for publication
la,t as a guaranty ofgood faith.
w cannot undertake to return or reserve COM
,ounieauons that are not used.
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THE BEs Il EVIDENCE.


The following letter from REV. E. s. BEST, Pas
tor M. E. Church, Natick, Mass. will be read with
interest by many physicians. Also those suffering
ON the disease as afflicted the son of the Rev
E. s. Best. No person can doubt tits testimony.
and there is no doubt about the curative powers of
VEGETINE.
NATfCK, Mass, Jan. 1, 1873
Dear Strive have good reason for regarding your
VrGETINE medicine of the greatest volue. We
feel ASSURED that it has been the of saving our
sons lfe He Is now seventeen years Of aee for the
leg caused by scrofulons affection and was SO far re-
duced that nearly all who him thought his reeov-
cry impossible. council of able physicians could
give us but the antes hope Of his rally n.y. two
of the number declaring that he was beyond the
reach of human remedies that even amrutat0n could
not save him, as he had not vigor enough to endure
the operation. Just then VIC commenced giving him
VEGETINE, and from that time to the present he has
been continuously improving. He has lately resumed
his studies, thrown away crutches and cane, and
walks about cheerful and strong.
Though there is still some discharge from the OPEN
ing wheIe his limb was anced, we have the fullest
confidence that in little time he will be perfectly
cured.
;, He has taken about three dozen bottles of vEGE-
Ii = put ateiy uses but little as he declares that
Respectfully, L. S. BEST
The range of disorders which yield TO the Influence
of this medicine and the number of defined diseases
which it never fails to cure. are greater than any
other single medicine has hitherto be recommended
for, by any other than the proprietors of quack
nostrum These diseases are Scrofula and all Erup-
tive diseases and fum0rs, Rheumatism, Gout, NelI-
ralgia, and Spinal complaints, and all Infammatory
symptoms, Ulcers, all Syphitic diseases, Kidney and
Bladder diseases, Dropsy the whole train Of painful
disorders which SO generally affiict American women,
mature graves; Dyspepsia that universal curse of
American manhood; Heartburn, Piles, Constipation,
Nervousn' S. inability to sleep and impure blood.
This is formidable list of human ailments for any
single medicine 10 successfully attack and it is not
probable that any article before the public has
bp 0f fJ,a
VEGETINE 1t LAYS the at the root of the of
disease by first eliminnating every impurity from
the blood promoting rhe secretions, opening tile pores
the great escape valves of the system-nVigorating
the liver to its full and natural action, cleansing the
stomach and strengthening digestion. This much
accomplished, the speedy and the permanent cure of
not only the diseases have enumera ed but like
wise the whole train Of chronic and constitutional
disorders is certain to follow. This is precisely what
ily that it is accomplished fact almost b. fore the
patient is aware of il himself. snju2eod1w
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Foreign Enforcement of the standard
Tonic of America.

Foreign Enforcement of the standard
Tonic Of America.
There seems to be no limit to the celebrity of Hos
letters Stomach Bitteis Every year the demand for
it incre anil the territorial of its popularity
expan s. 1t has long bsen the standard tonic, and
approved remedy for epidemic disease in the Re-
publcs of South and Central America, in Brazil and
the West Indies and the B itish Colonies on this
tinent More recently its merits have been appreca
quantities TO AustraIia and Tasmania Tb reasoSs
why 1t is making such such extraordinary heaiway
in remote regions as well as in America, are very
simply and lie in nutshell. 1t is medicine suited
to all people, all climates and all ordinary disorders
and disabilities. 1t prevents and cures malarious
diseases relieves indiges ion braces the nerves, i'm
pr the appetite clears the bran regulates thelv
err, arrests intermittent fever, strengthens the
physique and invigorates the constitute N.
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GRAND DIVISION, s. OF 1.-THE Quarterly
Session of the Graud Division commenced its
session, in this city, on Wednesday afternoon,
and continued through Thursday forenoon.
Though the attendance was small, the meeting
was good one; and every one who attended
was well pleased with the needing.
The address of Grard Worthy Patriarch
Stevens, was a very able and practical docu-
ment.. The reports of the Grand Scribe and
Grand Treasurer showed that the Order though
not advancing was holding its own.
resolve was passed requesting the Cover
nor to enjoin upon the Sheriffs the necessity of
enforcing the law. Also one appropriating
$40 towards the expenses of Representatives in
the National Divisions and So for each Cold
Water Temple that may be organized between
this time and the Annual Session
One of the most pleasant features OF the
session was the presence of the Most Worthy
Patriarch. o. D. Wetmore, Esq. He was re-
ceived with off ;ial honors, and responded in
most touching speech.
In The evening, the Grand Division attended
sociable held by Warren Division. Hon.
Jas. Nash p.esided. Short speeches were
made by Mr.. Wetmore, Hon. Amos Packard,
of Bangor, s. L. Carleton, of Portland: a col
lation was eaten, and a real good time gener-
ally enjoyed. Gardner Journal.
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SPOKEN,

April 49, lat 70 N lon 80 W. ship Charter Oak. from
Callao for England.
April %. lat IA N Ion 50 w, ship Franklin, from
Boston for Callao.
May 10, lat A. lon &c. brig Charlotte, from st Ubes
for New York.
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STATE NEWS
ANpnoscoGG1N COUNTY.

Last Monday evening at Lewiston, Congress-
man Frye and Hon. Nelson Dingley, jr., were
serenaded by Johuson's Band.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Mr.. McKeen of New Sharon, was caught in
the shaftng of a mill last Wednesday, and had
his wrist broken.
The house of H. Ransdell of New Vineyard,
was destroyed by fire last Sunday afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-06

Gov. STRAw's MEssAGE.-In the New
Hampshire Legislature Thursday Governor
Straw was re-inaugurated, and delivered his
annual address to that body. The revenues of
the State for the past year amounted to S42.-
41251, and the disbursements were $415, AL, SO,
of which $251 ,903.33 went to the payment of
interest. The unusually small reduction of the
debt occurs in consequence of the reduction of
the State tax one-half, and the payment of in
terest on the municipal war loan, the two causes
operating to reduce the net income about 1882
600. 1t is thirty-two years before the last State
bond natures, so that an average payment of
S125,000 will cancel the debt at maturity. To
do more or less than this the Governor does
not consider desirable. An annual State tax of
$4,000 will be sufficient to do this and to
cover the annual expenses of the State Govern
ment. But as there is now temporary loan of
$226,OOO, and about 100000 of the State debt
natures this year and next, it will be necessary
to authorize temporary loan not to exceed
next six years. After this debt is paid the
Governor believes the expense of the govern
ment can be met without recourse to a State
tax.
The 81 savings banks have aggregate deposits
amounting to $28, 462, SO. and an aggregate
surplus of 81, 1885, 242 29, making the total assets
of depostors 1923, 1885, 1927. The increase of
these assets during the year has been $4019.-
4l3.79 or about IA per cent. the number of de-
postors has increased 1875, the number of de-
postors being 81, 665, or nearly one-third of the
entire population of the State.
On the question of temperance legislation,
the Governor believes it the duty of the Legis.
lature to inquire whether the present prohibi.
tory law is the best that can be devised fer the
suppression of the evils of intemperance, and
expresses the opinion that locol option law is
well worthy of trial.
The Governor favors convention for the re-
vision of the constitution, and believes the
present is a favorable time to bring the matter
before the people: Among the changes needed
is a restoration of something like the original
numerical relations between the Senate and
House; change to biennial elections with BIZ
ennial sessions of the Legislature, the day OF
election being made the same as that fixed by
law for the Presidential election, and the abro-
CATION of the odious religious test, making
| Pr'testants only eligible to certain offices.
Changes might also b. made with reference tt
| equalizng the burden of taxation; establishing
| minor system of courts, and taking away
from the counties and towns the power of run
| ming in debt beyond the fair means of paying
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Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
An Institution having high reputation for honor
able conduct and professional skill. Acting Surgeon
j. S. HOUGHTON, NJ d. ESSAYS for Young Men
sent free of charge. Address, HOWARD ASSOCIA-
TON, No. South Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
NV sn3m
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For Sale.

A two story BRICK HOUSE, No. &C Danforth
street. containing 10 finished rooms. Furnace, Gas
Fixtures, good Cistern, Well and Sebago Water
good Stable and Lot 4oxlOO feet. Inquire of
JOHN C. Proctor,
maY2ieod3Wsn "a EXCHANGE Street.
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A CIRCULAR recently came into our hands
not really intended for us, but which con-
tains statement that will lead to misappre-
hension and possibly needless expense. 1t is
that any town that gave from 40 to 115 votes
for Gov. Perham last September is entitled to
two delegates. If the arthor of that circular
had referred to the call he would have found
that it reads as follows:
Each town aud plantation will be entitled to
one delegate and one additional delegate for
every 70 votes for the Republican candidate for
Governor 10 1872. A fraction of 40 votes, addi-
tional to the full number for delegate, is enti-
tied to delegate.
By this it will be seen that IS votes is the
smallest number that can have two delegates.
In 1870, when Gov. Perham was first NOM
mated, the call only stated that fraction of
40votes was entitled to an additional delegate.
The Convention at that time, by large vote,
decided that the fractional vote of 40 should
be additional to the Is required for delegate
and since that time that qualification has been
inserted in the call
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MARRIED.

In this city, June 2, by Rev. D. Fl. Hamburger. Ed
ward w. A. Rand Of Portland and Miss Annie NJ
Young of Augusta.
In Pennington, May 20, Jared Mayhem and Emma
NJ. Norton.
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LIE Aooer''ser, after coquett.ng with Mr..
Dlngley's people few days, returns TO its
first love, Gen. Tilson.