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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-30

II The ebove l. the most complete mill of the kind
In the District of Columbia, and offers oppor-
tunity for a profitable business. The sssgnees will
receive Offers for private sale up o. March S, ISIS
and Will take pleasure n communicating further in
formation to parties wishing to purchase.
cow xiid WM l. WALL A co Aucfs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-30

O0ACHEs, RATS or BEDBUGs cannot se found
H where Glentworths EXTERMIE-
AT0R is used. For sale BY z. d. GIL.
MAN, 627 Pa. ave-, and HOLMES &z8D
BRO, n. .. corner lst and i sts. n. ", oc76-76S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-30

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF LIMITED
IN C0PARTNERSHIP.
The partnership heretofore existing between TIE
undersigned under the frm, name, and style af
YATES q WlSWALL, has been This day Dissolved
by mutual consent. J. G. wIswALL alone xiil
sign the firm name in liquidation.
Witness Our hands this twenty third day of lam
nary, A. D.. 1873.
J.. c A. w ffsAFkfi General rat.srs.
3. w. CARTER, Special Partner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04

]. 7. Gray, . gentleman intimately con.
nected with the history Of Gardiner, died last
Saturday aged 80 years. He was the last
sneviving charter member Of Hermon Lodge.
He was buried BY the Fraternity.
The house burned in Jonesboro' evening Of
Nov. 4th, was the one built in 1919 or 1920
by the late Joseph Whitney, and occupied BY
him and his family for long time. The
barn burned at the same time was built by
Daniel H. Corthell, son-in.lAw Of Mr.. Whit
ney, and stood nearer to the house, than the
old and very large bsrn did when 1t Was built
by Mr.. Whitney himself.
A brakeman named Hiram G. Marshall, IS
years Of age, employed on the Eastern Rail.
road, was fatally injured Monday night ct
Portsmouth by slipping from the roof Of
freight car. His body was quite cut to pieces.
He leaves a wife but no children. He was
member Of the Paris Lodge of Masons.
The auction sale Of government property
situated on Dix Island took place Monday.
There was no competition in bidding. Mr..
c. H. Dixon purchasing the entire 10 for
81,3ll. The property could not be replaced
that the property belongs to the Dix Island
Granite Company, which the government by
an arbitrary construction of the contract.
VIM. H. Stackpole has been transferred
from the Bangor and Guilford postal route to
Bangor and Vanceboro postal route, with .
salary of $1,000 per year. ]. Fl. Elmons has
been appointed postmaster at Greenwood, vice
A. ID. Croker, resigned.
A committee of the 18th Me. ReRiment
Association has been appointed to propose .
set of resolutions on the death of the late
Capt Capt. Ausustus Goldsrman Of Mechan-
ic Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04
STATE NEWS.

There were sixty FIVE deaths in Portland in
November.
Bangor is providing relief for her suffering
and worthy poor.
Mr.. Swift of Sumner, feeds his hens upon
dry meal and he think they do better and ,at
less than with any other kind of food. He
keeps the meal before them constantly in n
vessel covered with Stats so that they cannot
scratch it out.
The Gardiner Journal says that Thomas
Coss of Pitston, lost a valuable horse, last
Saturday. By some means or other he got
stick stuck into him, and it was not discov-
cred until after his death.
On Monday, Mr.. Parsons Of East Turner.
while dressing COW which he had butchere,i
for Hiram Phillips. found in the lower part
of the brisket large shawl pin, nearly three
inches in length. The supposition is that the
animal swallowed the pin with her feed and
that it was working its way to the SUI face
1t had not injured either the growth or appe
lite of the beast, however, for she dressed
off seven hundred and eighty nine pounds
Lewiston Journal.
Fairfield has voted to sell its toll bridge
house and land.
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NEWS BY MAIL.

1t is reported that Cardinal Pecci has been
selected as the successor of Pope Plus TX.
Bishop Cummins and his adhersnts held
meeting in New York on Tuesday and organ.
lied themselves as "The Reformed Episcopal
Church"
Officer Burns of the New York police force
was murdered Monday night while conveying
a couple of prisoners to the lookup.
The committee of the republican caucus
have agreed to bill for the repeal of the
salary law, which in substance provides for
| the repeal of the present law, and for fixing
the salary at $1,000 without franking privi-
lege, stationery, mileage or other perquisites.
The bill also provides that the bill shall take
effect from March last, which will compel
each member to refund $500 from the new
salary already received. The members very
generally agree that the repeal will pass the
House.
The message of President Grant was deliy-
cred to Congress Tuesday. In the Senate,
MIR. Sumner made an unsuccessful attempt
to bring mp the supplementary civil rights
bill Numerous bills were introduced by
unanimous consent. The reports of the Cab
met officers were laid before the Senate. In
the House of Representatives several bills
were introduced. The question Of admitting
Messrs. Sheldon, Sypher and Pinchbeck OF
Louisiana was debated, and Sheldon and Sy-
pher were sworn in. Mr.. Pinchbeck's case
is pending
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a Card,

One Of those pleasant episodes Of ministerial
life occurred at the house Of the pastor OF the Free
Baptist church in Hallowell, on Tuesday evening,
Nov 25th The parishoners of Rev. c. d. Peck
ham came in goodly numbers bearing gifts, among
which were four fine Thanksgiving turkeys, and
one canvass back" as q kind Of chink-nler; also
numerous other things. all more or less relating to
an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner, and includ'
ing corned beef sugar, tea rasns, butter and cram
berries. These things were in packages large and
small, and all most timely thought of, as Thanks.
giving was now only two days ahead. The whole
was a perfect surprise and admirably managed ;
one Of those bright spots in ones journey onward
Many thanks, kind friends
MIR. 4 MRS. c. b. PECKHAM.
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7Nallomell Zoral Nems.


AT regular meeting oil the city council on Mon
day evening the usuai routine business was tran
sacted. The committee appointed last month 10
w.. ''.e A. ;.'..lFa.'.
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WASHINGTON.

Washington, 3. The President sent to the
Senate to-day number of nominations and
promotions made during the recess. Among
them are the following: Lieut.. Col George
Crook to be brigader General. Marshall
Jewell of Conn. minister 70 Russia. John
A. Bingham of Ohio minister to Japan. w.
l.. Scroggs of Ga. minister to Colombia. G.
Williamson of Louisiana minister to the Cen
trail American States. j. NJ. Reed, Jr., min
lister to Greece. A. T. A. Orbet consul gen.
eral at Paris. Collectors of internal revenue
ID. F. Holliston I'd Conn. district; B. F.
Wallis 9th Mass. district. Also James W.
Stratton surveyor general for California, vice
Hardenburg.
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The shipments of Boots and Shoes from this mar.
hct to places outsld o, New England for the pas
week. irrespective of those sent direct from the fac
tories, comprise 623 cases against TO- 03S cases for
the same week last year
Total shipments since January !, ,l52 S}7 eases
againstt "a 43O cases Tor same period last year
The shipment of shoes from Lynn for the past
week have been lll2 cases, against 1897 cases for
the same week last year
The shipments from Haverhill for the week have
been 502 eases, against 6!S for the same
week last year.
There has been very little business done since
our last report, most OF the factories run
ming were closed last week. There is generally Il
better feeling among manufacturer, and opera
tons Will be resumed this or next week in great
many shops. Some of the New York trade have
been on to look 1T patterns and to order samplcs oil
womens light goods, while some of the Western
Ouses have given orders for staple goods at price,
10 be fixed in the future, and there is more DISPOSE
ton on the part OF buyer, 10 talk about good. and
prices. Manufacturers will undoubtedly pursue b
more conservative policy than usu |, AS the cost .
stock Will not warrant them in producing good,
when prices are liable to decline.
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FROM BOSTON.

Boston, 8. In the u. S. district court to-
day, Charles 4. Powers, convicted of circu-
lating obscene literature through the mails,
was sentenced by Judge Lowell to one years
Imprisonment in Dedham Jail and pay fine
of $500.
Whaling barque Courier of New Bedford
was run down October 2Gh on the coast of
Chill by the British steamer Ital from Liver
pool. The steamers cut water went half
way through her. She sunk to the waters
edge and was towed by the steamer into a
Gillian port. She was valued at $50 900 and
insured in the Union Office Of New b, d,ord
for S34,i15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04
December 3, 1873.
SUI reme Judicial Court.-DanforthJ.P Pre-.
siding.

SUI preme Judicial COHrt.-DanfOrthJ ]. Pre-.
siding.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3.
No. l4o, Delapy VS.. Baker. After live
ly skirmishing since yesterday noon. without
either side showing any appearance Of yield.
ing, the contestants confronted each other
this morning in line of battle. The lawyers
having got the range Of the jury, brought all
their big (paper) guns to bear, the small
arms Clients and Witnesses drawn up in
solid column behind. In breathless suspense
the spectators waited the impending combat.
But alas for human glory, diplomacy, as in
the late Virginius affair, proved better than
war. The good Offices Of the presiding Judge
to induce a settlement prevailed at the last
moment, and peace was proclaimed.
proposition offered by one side was accepted
by the other, and this unfortunate litigation
will trouble the courts no more.
The terms Of the settlement did not transpire
and are Of no consequence to outsiders. The
faces of the parties most concerned showed
evident signs of satisfaction with the result
and that is enough. 1t is known that some
5000, hitherto locked up in this lawsuit, is
about town will be relieved
No. 25G, A. NJ. Capen VS.. A. Crowell;
Heath for ptf., Webb for ieft. The ptf. is a
New York merchant, the def. trader in
Waterville, and the action is brought upon
account, draft and notes. The business re-
latons Of the parties have become somewhat
complicated, and rendered more so by feel
ings of dstrust and enmity. The points in
dispute can not be stated in a brief report
The Judge charged the Jury just before the
adjournment, but excused them from taking
the papers tonight.
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Dung man with more poetry in his soul
money in his pocket, stopped at coun-
n for supper, lodging and breakfast.
! r over, he made a disclosure Of his f.
hl condition to the good landlady, offer
payment for his supper and lodging, to
two lines of her epitaph on the spot,
20 more in the morning after breakfast.
bod landlady's name was Sarah. The
gening lines were as follows
Good old Sarah died of late,
Straight she went to Heavens gate"
pr regal repast with hat in hand ready
parture our hero finished thus
Gabriel met her with club
And knocked her back TO Beelzebub."
hen quickly placed the door between
and the landlady.
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Alive.

Alive.
To relieve the Chairman of the Committee
on Burying Grounds from a hazardous and
painful duty, to search in the northern regions
of Ward 3-temperature 40 below zero-to
ascertain if a vacancy occurs, on account Of
the non-appearance Of the Alderman at the
last three meetings, and in answer to the
ever present and faithful representative
and Alderman from Ward with such
harmless men of trust and intellect at
the head OF our city government we
have no fears. But should he at
tempt with any arbitrary measure to wrong
or invade the rights of Ward 3. he will find
the lost and humble representative leading a
host of enraged pilgrims for redress. To
correct the impaired intellect or memory Of
the gentleman, was at my post on duty
next to the last meeting of the city govern
ment, but no Alderman was present to pro-
tect the interests Of Ward 9.
In CONCURRENCE.
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Suicide

Milwaukee. Wis, 8. The unknown man
who jumped from bridge into the river last
night proves to he George w. Peckham, an
old and esteemed but retired lawyer of this
city and brother Of Judge Peckham of Alba
ny, who was lost in the Vile du Havre. Mr..
Peckham vas about S0years of age and it is
thought that the death of his brother caused
his sad death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04

eived call the other day from Mr..
fland, formerly of this city, and a
the old Age and Journal offices.
been for more than a dozen years
gent in the Land Department of the
b & Missouri River r. II. Co., with
ers at Burlington, Iowa, and his
e glad to know that he is prosper
came this way on Thanksgiving
. friends in Kennebec-the first
Is been this way for sixteen years.
Books, Esq, an aged and respecta-
Clifton, died Monday at the adj,
e Of seventy-one years and five
The Wing says he moved to Cliff
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n, when the country was almost an unbro.

ton, when the country was almost an unbro.
ken wilderness, cleared up the farm which he
was cultivating at the time of his death, and
upon which he lived over forty eight years.
lie raised a family of seven boys and two
girls, all of whom are now living.
Hon. w. j. Corthell is resting at his home
in Calais, in the interium between the teach
er's institutes and the meeting of the legisla-
ture.
The Mechanic Association of Bangor has
passed resolutions of respect to the memory
Of the late Hon. Franklin Muzzy.
Mr.. B. A. Neal of Gardiner, who has been
for a short time filling the place of station
agent at Bangor, has returned to his home in
Gardiner.
j. E. Shaw of Hampden, has been chosen
member of the Board of Agriculture from
Penobscot county.
Mr.. Moses c. Foster Of Bethel is to re-
move to Waterville.
Governor elect Dingley was in the city
yesterday. lie is in excellent health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Eenaebee 9unrnal.
PORTLAND.

Portland, 3. Daniel Frank of Falmouth,
dropped dead suddenly yesterday noon.
John Salmond in the employ of Smith,
Morgan & Butler, fell through the scuttles
from third floor, this afternoon, breaking a
leg and finger.
A young lady named Dryden was poisoned
to-day by corrosive sublimate in a prescrip-
ton, but it is hoped will be saved by anti
dotes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04
Chicago Produce Market.

Flour quiet and weak; extra spring 50a5 Is; ex.
ira winter sOOay25. Wheat aIm and in fair demand
No. spring llOah: No. l07 cash; lO6T Dec. ;
los Jan 1923 al!o Feb. l0lalo2; rejected o. Corn
IN fair dc mand and lower, closing steady; % for
in fair demand: No. 3+Aa35 cash; 35fJan. reject
ed 3212a33. Rye firm and scarce. No. Z 10. Barley
steady; No.2 fall 50 cash or Dec; No. 5 spring
5ia59. Pork opened duh and closed active higher
mess ID loal5 cash; u 10 Feb prime mess IL u.s.
Lard steady; ~ cash; * Feb. Bulk meats are
unchanged; shoulders 4la; short clear md 81 :
short rib mid Feb l. Green meats are nominally
unchanged; shoulders "A short rib mid 81; Iii n
hams ~; Whiskey firm and in fair demand at 80.
Dressed hogs dull 7ta4 80.
Freghts-Corn to Buffalo -; wheat
Receipts 900 flour; $50 200 wheat; p 0OO corn
&c 600 oats 5000 rye; 1900 barley.
Shipments = 10000 -four; 65, 600 wheat; 10000
corn Il 600 oats: IA COO barley 600 rye.
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TELEGRAMS IN GENERAL.

Cincinnati, 8. The Jury in the Daniels
murder case brought in verdict of murder
in the first degree.
San Francisco, 3. There is light fall Of
snow here. 1t is showing in Stockton, Sac
ramento and others points in the valley dis
tricts Of the State, which is very unusual
occurrence
Sacramento, 2. The senate failed to elect
officers to-day. In the assembly NJ. NJ. Estee
was elected speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, 5. Although the new board
of Fire Commissioners have elected Scanne!l
for chief engineer, Frank Whitney continues
TO act as chief claiming the right to do so un,
der the old board.
Sacramento, 8. The adjournment of the
Assembly yesterday postpones the Senatorial
election week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04

|e fine looking advertisement of Messrs.
| r, Hamlen & Smith has doubtless at
I'D the attention of our readers, espec-
our lady readers. A survey ofthe large
they have in store win convince any
that their goods are not on paper, but
he firm is prepared to back up all they
1t is comfort to trade at such place,
! in asking for goods you do not receive
kply, 1--WE are all out of that article just
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PENNSYLN ANA.

Wilkesbarre, 3. The prize fight between
Coyne and Rock did not come off. The ring
was pitched, but Coyne Guild not agree to
anything. Barney Campbell of Wilkesbarre
with gang entered the ring with pistols
drawn and cooked and drove Rock and his
seconds out of the field. Rock was in
splendid condition. Coync was not.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Manch, ster. I. A wide range of discus
sion INDUCED in by the farmers conven-
ton to day embracing the subjects of sheep
culture, phosphates, professional politicians,
agricultural meetings, oranges, the future
prospects Of New Hampshire, savings banks
and the qualifications Of candidates for Office.
The convention adjourned at noon.
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A Terrible Tragedy.

Troy, 8. Ann Shay, employed in Balls
paper mill at Nbrth Hoosick, Rensselaer, Co,
was robbed, outraged and murdered Monday,
near the Vermont state line. Charles Green
was arrested and admits that he endeavored
to rape the woman, but denies committing
the robbery and murder. The people OF
North Hoosick are greatly inoensed against
him, and he has been brought to this city to
insure his safety.
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hatever the common practice may be
It clearing snow from the sidewalks, the
Fidual who takes pains to have an unob-
cted sidewalk in front of his premises,
Id be encouraged in his labor Of love,
his example widely initiated.
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n Course OF Lectures.

advertisement of this course will be
b our paper this morning. The fol-
BIS the list of announcements, that in
variety of talent:
Kate Stanton, Jan. 10, 1874.
lie Quartette (concerD," 26,
Or. Cudworth, 80,
Fields, Feb. 3,
Scott Siddons (Reading), time to be
bed.
temple Quartette will be accompanied
artist. Mrs. Siddons alone is a
raction, and we understand the eff
pndant on securing her services have
until this date the present announce
The price of tickets has been placed
for course of such acknowledged
so. Tickets for reserved seats can
ed at the Eastern Express office,
extra charge. The lectures will be
Granite Hall.
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AN exchange has found out that the kenne-
{ and Boston boat has discontinued its trips
the season. We should judge so. There
b ice in it, you see.
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Ne understand. that at the meeting of the
porators and trustees of the Maine Indus
| School for girls, held at Hallowell
terday afternoon, no quorum was present,
the meeting adjourned.
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is reported that after the first day of jan
the most rigid economy is to prevail in
unning of the trains on the Maine Cen
and in the general management of all
fairs of the company. The free pass
m is to be virtually abolished. But two
paper concerns are to be entitled to this
liment-the Starks Herald and the Horn
bectator.
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Lectures.
Mr.. EDITOR Il notice in the Journal OF
this morning, that there is to be another
course of lectures given in this city the COM
ing winter, besides the course arranged by
myself, and that the parties originating the
same regret exceedingly that there should
seem to be any competition. l was exceed
ingly glad to see the announcement of to-day
of another course, and will take tickets in it
for my family, and do all can to make it a
success Both courses will be excellent, and
worthy of generous patronage by the citi-
zens Of our city.
Yours truly,
JosHUA NYE.
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fart's windows are tempting to the little
8, who fatten their noses against the win
panes, while their months water for the
ks of candy displayed on shelves and
hters.
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NEW JERSEY.

Trenton, 8. AT the request of Sheriff
Beinhardt, Governor Parker has ordered Col
Plume to detail two companies of the 4th
regiment and one company of the first battal-
ion as guard at the execution of Machella, at
JERSEY City on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04

F. Russell, Esq, exhibited his Fear
! ght colt on the street yesterday. The colt
! handsome one. is year and a half old,
& weighs us pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-04

The indications in the large cities that the
se disease will prevail this winter, will
ke our stable keepers, and owners Of
ses generally, careful of the treatment of
If dumb animals.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.

New 1OTks Lee. o.
EVENING REPORT.
Money closed at 5a7 per cent, after tending up
to l-64 per diem.
Forei gn exchange closed arm at los and 100 for
prime long and demand.
Gold closed at l03, after selling at lOSXal09al,
The rates paid Tor carrying were 49,, I, 9 and I
per cent gold, and for borrowing fat.
Custom receipts to-day were $22s ,O0O
State bonds steady.
Governments active and higher.
The associated banks now hold S37, 100 600 in lie.
gal tenders, an increase of $50 900 since yes.
terday.
Clearing House statement
Currency exchange s6l ,655 30i
balances 3,202 S9s
Gold exchange $50
" Balances S0164 8
The assistant treasurer paid out to-day "a COZ on
account of interest and j525 600 in redemption of
$40 bonds
Gold Exchange bank statement -
Gold balances Sl,l56,l4S
Currency balances 1,21l,l 95
Gross clcarances %, 700
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DieD.

In IIallowel, 26th ult., Joseph A. George, aged 3
years; Both ult., Hannibal q. George, aged years
and ii months children OF samuel s. and Mary j.
George. corrected fr m Tuesdays issue.
In Bangor. I'd inst Joshua p. Roundy. aged 6l
years, months days; LIT inst, Eddie j., son of
John and Sarah Rose aged years. months and
as DAYS.