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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
LATER.

The officers charges against Jordan, Marsh
& Co. are that they have imported large guam
ties of merchandise upon false and fraudulent
invoices, in which the actual charges, aside
from prime cost, do not appear, and in which
fictitious discounts which were not allowed
and which do not appear in the business tran.
sactions between the firm and their foreign
correspondents. Also that they have in many
instances brought over goods in their baggage
upon which no duties were paid.
The officers who are working up the case
say that if all the charges are proved the
amounts stated Saturday are enormously ex-
aggerated. Also that judgment in the case
should be withheld until the books and papers
have been examined under Judge Lowell's
direction, to see if any information the gov
eminent already has is well founded. The
members of the firm afforded the officers
every facility for securing all the books and
papers concerning their business operations
for the last four years, and say they have not
violated the law. They court the fullest pos
sible examination, and are perfectly willing
to meet every charge that can be brought
against them.
On indictments found by the grand jury OF
the district court, U. S. officers have arrested
David Townsend and Thomas ID. Townsend,
composing the firm of Townsend & Co., COM
mission merchants on Central wharton charge
of making false entries of goods at the Custom
House. They gave bail in $1,000 each.
The inquest on the body of Joseph Calvin,
who came to his death during street fight in
Wakefield on Christmas day, has resulted in
holding the brothers John and Arthur Doherty
on charge Of murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, %. The snow storm cleared
up to-day, leaving the first good sleighing OF
the season.
The steamer Old Colony, from New York,
reached Newport at 100 to-day.
Wind was heavy in Newport to-day. The
schooner William Newton dragged her an
chors and went ashore in the inner harbor,
near Lime Rocks. An unknown schooner il
ashore near her.
Patrick MCGOWAN, aged 10, has been miss
ing from Pawtucket since Christmas. His
hat was found near where he was last seen.
The suggestion telegraphed from New York
that the sale of the steamers Jesse Hoyt, Ply
mouth Rock and Fall River would be sold by
the U. S. marshal at Newport next Friday,
in Jay Gould's interest, is without foundation.
The sale is ordered by the District court on
libels filed by other New York parties. Nc
order or decree has yet been made in any
libel brought by Jay Gould or in his interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
Maine Manufacturing News.

The Dunn Edge Tool Co. at West Water
vile, are employing full complement of men
in all departments, and are running on full
time with no thought of reduction. The
products of their works this season will ap-
proximate $4,000 dozen scythes, 5000 dozen
knives and hooks. These are being made to
order-not in anticipation.
1t is rumored that company contemplate
building bobbin factory near the spool work
in Foxcroft, and that work will be begun on
the building early in the spring.
The Barnard Slate Quarry company an
nounce that they will petition the Legislature
for an increase of capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

The edition for 1874 of the sterling medical an
nual known as Ilostetter's Almanac is now ready,
and may be obtained free OF cost, of druggists and
general country dealers in all parts of the United
States aud British America, and indeed in every
civilized portion of the Western Hemisphere. This
Almanac has been issued regularly at the com.
mencement of every year for about one.fnh of a
century 1t combines with the soundest practical
advice for the preservation and restoration of
health, large amount of interesting and amusing
light reading and the calendar, astronomical cal.
culatons, chronological items, &c, are prepared
with great care, and will be found entirely accurate.
ably DO the largest edition of medical work ever
published in any country The proprietors, Messrs.
Hostetter n smith, Pittsburgh, Pa on receipt of q
two cent stamp, will forward a copy by mail to any
person who cannot procure one in his neighbor-
hood. dec29- feod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
Prodigal Wife Returned.

line years ago the wife of Friend Daniel
It, at Davis Mills in Vassalboro', left her
bands bed and board, and removed to
Gloucester, joining the fraternity of
kers. Whatever the cause of this pro-
| ing, sufficient probably in her mind, it
kept to herself. She packed up her fur
e, and quietly left for her new home and
Citations. For nine long years she has
in her strangely chosen home; in the
thine her devoted husband, living alone
he old homestead, keeping alive the fire
g hearthstone, and moving along appar-
contented and happy, as though nothing
ual had happened. But the strangest
is the sequel. The other day the spirit
ID the old lady to leave Shaksrdom, and
a to the scenes other former home. This
hoes, and is cordially received by the
deserted but still faithful husband. He
more than half way to meet the return
rodigal wife. The veal season having
d, the old gentleman slaughtered tur-
ettened for the Christmas holidays, and
is joy in that house, undisturbed by the
ainings of any elder brother. The
bors got together and gave public re-
and supper in honor of the event.
. the aged couple, who have passed the
quarters milestone of century, are
together again, contented and happy, and
in hand they step gently down the
In declivity of life towards its setting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

School made the matron Of the Institution
(Mrs. L. W. Hutchinson) apresent of very
fine gold ring and pair Of small vases.
Edward S. Sheldon, youngest of the four
sons of Rev. DR.. Sheldon, of Waterville, is
about to make tour Of year in Europe.
He has won, by superior scholarship at
Cambridge, what is known as the Bancroft
Fellowship" in that university, which gives
him among other benefits, that of years
travel in Europe, with expenses paid.
David Barker, Esq, is to read extracts
from his poems at the installation Of Masonic
officers in Dover.
The Wing announces that Prof. Barbour
was to address last evening the Universalist
Sunday School in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
NJ EXICO.

Matamoras, %. Alta fight to-day in the
market place between some Of Cortina's men
and the police, policeman was shot and in
stantly killed. The murderer took refuge in
Cortina's headquarters, but the general sur
rendered him to the police, by whom he was
lodged in prison. Cortina's friends say that
he is to be installed as mayor of the city on
New Years day, which will doubtless lead to
another fight, as both parties are armed and
dete rminsd.
An ARRAY occurred at Monterey few days
ago, over the municipal election, in which
several persons were killed and wounded.
There was disturbance in Tampico and
the mayor was imprisoned by the state
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Fran cisco, 20. 1t has been ascertained
that the robbery at Kingston, Frisno county,
was committed by the notorious Tiburcio
Vasquez and his gang. There were only 13
Of the party present, but they captured and
bound about 40 men and then robbed them
and the stores in which they were. Other
citizens opened Are on the robbers, who re-
turned it, but were obliged to retreat. Vas.
quez himself had four revolvers en- his per.
son. Pursuit was given and one of The des-
peradoes was captured. A large force is in
pursuit of the others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
China Locals,

emma Locals,
The Baptist and Methodist societies of
China village united efforts upon Christmas
tree, on Wednesday evening, and the result
was highly satisfactory, there being better
display, and greater abundance of gifts on the
tree than ever before. The pastors were
handsomely remembered in purses Of about
equal amounts, and the poor in such sub
stantials as legs of mutton, poultry and pork.
Our worthy Ex-Secretary of the Temperance
Reform Club was presented with an empty
bottle as happy reminder that "old things
have passed away" and a skeleton hustle to
cheer his lonely bachelor hours. Last year
he had hoop skirt hung for him, and he is
now in hopes that next season may bring him
enough to complete the article. May success
attend him.
An unfortunate accident occurred on Wed
nesday, whereby Eli Jepson, Esq, our for
mer representative, lost colt for which he
had refused 5000. His boy Herbert, was
driving the colt, five year old, when two
dogs engaged in an alteration near by, so
frightened the colt that he sprang aside,
breaking both thills of the sleigh, and by some
means became SO entangled as to thrust one
broken thill into his bowels, causing his death
in very short time. Nobody to blame but
the dogs, and of course they are so valuable
that no right minded man would care for the
loss of 5000 horse, provided the dogs have
free course. They should be kept and pro-
tected, while horses and human beings pass
them at the risk of their lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Dec. n.
Flour dull. Wheat lower; No. spring lie; No.
spring ll3k cash; ll3T JAM; 1!7k Feb; MOL
higher No. mixed So spot; 63k JAN; SlX Feb;
rejected old 80; new do i5a46, Oats dull aud low.
or; No. SIN spot; Six JAM; ssk Feb. Rye dull;
for No. spring demand fair, market dim at l07Ks
100. Pork steady; - rs cash; "a STU Feb. Lard
RniI ~ spoI or jan iTr Melces LAY;
rib mid Ok; hams 81 for 10 lbs average. Dressed
hogs in good demand at 90a6 90. Whiskey La fair
demand and lower at ssh.
Freghts-Corn to Buffalo -; wheat
Recepts-ls, 900 -four; 277 600 wheat; Al 600 corn;
~ 900 oats; 1900 rye; 1000 barley.
Shipments-S,0O0 flour; $50 900 wheat; 1000
corn; y 900 oats 600 barley; 5000 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

nal.
ing the absence for the winter Of Hon.
Emery of Ellsworth, Senator elect
Hancock county, the business of his
lis to be attended to by j. r. Jordan,
Edward 1. Tinkham, formerly of Port
lied in Switzerland, where he had gone
health, the I'd inst .
Governor Coburn has recently con-
d 800 for the benefit of the Home for
Women in Bangor.
harming wedding occurred at "The
s" in Pennington, on Christmas even
Abel II. Sawyer, of Portland, being
in the happy bonds to Miss Eva,
Est daughter of Hon. Hannibal Belcher
hington.
tmas day the boys at the Reform
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
Masonic * Directory.

TRINITY COMMANDERY, No. Z, Knights Tenn
plar. Stated meetings Friday on or before the
full moon of each month. A. D. Knight, Eminent
Commander. o. b. Quirby, Recorder; A. l..
Smith, Recorder pro TEN.
ALPHA COUNCIL-Meets at Hallowell. Quar-.
tober; Wednesday succeeding full moon J..
w. Toward. Thrice Illustrious Master.
JERUSALEM ROYAL ARCH CIIAPTER-Meets
at Hallowell. Stated conyocations Thursday on
or before the full moon of each month. John
w. Rowe, High Priest. 81. Day, Secretary.
BETHI EHEM LODGE, No 30, +. and A. NJ.
Special meetings on Monday evenings. John w d.
Rowe, Master c. II. Brick, Secretary.
AUGUSTA LODGE, No. 14l, +. & A. NJ. Stated
meetings first Tuesday of each month. Special
meetings every Tuesday evening. &. B. Nor
ton, Master. +. +. Blackman, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
CONNECTICUT.

New Haven, %. During Saturday night
the roof of S. II. Dorman's carriage repository
on CUTIE street, fell in from the weight OF
snow upon it. Twenty-Five finished carriages
were inside. Damage to the building $3.50
to the carriages 81 800.
This evening fire occurred in the manu-
factory of the New Haven Baking Co. on State
street. Loss on machinery, building and
stock, about 50 1000. Insured in the Nara
gansett of Providence, for 81 ,500 on the en-.
CINE and stock, in the Phoenix of Hartford
$4,000 on machinery and material. John
Phelps, Frederick Catlin and Stephen Girard
fremen, were injured by the falling walls. II
is probable that all will | recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
Incompatible.

BUFFALO, N. T., Feb. 1873.
JAMES l. FELLOWS, Eso.-Dear Sir Please
forward another lot of your Syrup of Hypo-
phosphites.
l have used other preparations of hypop-
hosphites (not being able to procure this),
but they do not compare with yours, which
think is the best medicine for the nervous
system ever used.
l will aid you all l can personally and
through the press, as believe it cannot be
too generally known.
w. T. HoRNER,
Editor and Publisher OF Buffalo Journal
d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
PORTLAND.

Portland, 90. Schooner F. A. Colcord, Of
and for Searsport for Salem, broke her an.
Choir during the storm this morning and drift
ed on to the breakwater, losing her rudder
and portion of her false keel. She was
lowed off and will go on to the railway to be
repaired.
John Burke, we'll known Montreal thief,
has been arrested while in the act of breaking
into jewelry store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
CANADA

Pembroke, 81. The man Osier, convicted
at the last Assizes of outraging the person
and numbering Polish woman named Lu-
critgby, aged about 80 years, suffered the ex-
treme penalty of the law this morning.
Toronto, %. A fire this morning totally
destroyed Widdovers brick block. Nothing
was saved of his stock of dry goods. Logan's
saloon and Loyal Exchange Hotel were
burned with their contents. The total loss
exceeds 1926, 200. No insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

We are informed that the fire that con-
ned Mr.. Trask's property in Jefferson the
Ter night, originated from pipe. A boy
b had been adopted by Mr.. Trask, was en-
| ed in the delightful task of learning to
Pike, and going to the barn to feed the cat
must have dropped a spark in the hay
r. Teaching that boy to smoke drove a
lily out into the winters cold, and put into
rs twenty five hundred dollars worth of
perty, that the old gentleman had given
best years of his life to accumulate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
dHarrten.

In this city, 25th inst at the home of the brides
parents, by Rev. r. F. French, Dorian +. Clark of
Cambridge, to Miss Annie F. Woods of Augusta.
In Pennington, 22d ult., +. z. Voter to Miss Flora
l.. Trip, both of Pennington.
In Phillips, 2lst inst, c. NJ. Davis to Miss Emma
A. Record, both of P.
In Bath oath inst, Justin II. Eibridge to Miss Ida
A. Cornish: oath inst Joseph c. WymAn of Phips-
burg, to Miss Emma +. Potter of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
STATE NEWS.

Judge Peters Is expected to hold the Court
at Machias, term commencing Tuesday, jan
uary 9th. ... $3.50
A little son Of John Martin Of Bangor, fell
upon the ice while skating, on Thursdsy, and
broke his collar bone.
The Lewiston Journal says the wife Of Earl
Douglass of Sweden, broke her neck on
Saturday night last by fall into . cellar. A
boy had accidentally left trap door open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
ILLINOIS.

Chicago, %. Ex-City Treasurer Gage
yesterday transferred to the city his entire
real and personal property, amounting in the
aggregate to 1928, 500, and including Sl47,-
500 in certificates of suspended banks in
which he had city funds deposited. The val
uation of the property surrendered was made
by corporation lawyers, upon the best infor-
nation attainable, and is probably no more
than will be realized in cash for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

Morse & Co. have finished their ice harvest,
wing Allied their houses at Bonds brook,
ar Wyman's mills, and the gas house.
hey have put in twelve hundred tons Of ex-
lent ice. 1t is about fifteen inches thick,
ar and Transparent, and will make custom
laugh next July as they stir its crystal
tticles about in glass of-lemonade We
ice also that the ice has been secured for
Augusta House, Mansion House and In
Ee Hospital. There are several private
bilies in this city who put in their own ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

The religious interest continues at the meet
ings on Cushnoc heights in this city, result
ing in the conversion and reclamation of quite
h number. Old and young participate in the
privileges and blessings of the meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
Publishers' Notice.

Payments of subscriptions to the Daily Kennebec
journal, and the weekly Kennebec Journal, may be
made in Hallowell, to MAJ. E. HOWELL, Postmas.
ter, who is fully authorized to receive the and
give receipts therefore in behalf of the publishers
Orders for subscriptions and advertising will also
be received by him. ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

There are still, a. there have been for sew.
eral days, rumors Of an impending strike of
locomotive engineers on the railroads centre
ing here, but 20 far none has occurred, ex-
cept on the Great Eastern road, and all trains
except on that road are running regularly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

BucnU.- The curative properties of this
shrub in cases of dropsy, gravel, kidney dis
eases and obscure disorders are now well
known 70 physicians. DR.. Helmbold origi-
nally popularized this medicine, and no other
chemist has been able to extract its virtues
with equal skill. Helmbold's Buchu is still
the standard and genuine Extract. Patients
and physicians prefer it. The genuine bears
II. t. Helmbolds signature. All apothecaries
sell it. dec29- +eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
Boston Hide and Leather Market.

Trade in leather, as well az other branches Of
business, has been light, owing to the holidays
although there was a fair inquiry on Wednesday.
The cutters have moderate supply, but there has
not been enough done by manufacturers generally
to compel them to purchase In large quantities.
of both cropped and hemlock are In good demand
The lighter grades of rough leather taken quite
readily. but other descriptions remain quiet. Calf
skins are dull. and there is but a limited demand
Tor either rough finished skins Finished leather
Is quite firm, and the lighter grades have been in
fair request. Hides are quiet but firm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

We understand that at the beginning of the
Few year daily mail is to be established
rom this city to Waldoboro, by the way of
eferson. This will be very great con-
enience to the people along the line of the
eryice, and has been often and anxously
rayed for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

In speaking of the exercises connected with
he dedication of the new school house in
Pittston, the Gardiner Journal says: "Hon.
Warren johnson delivered the address. 1t
bf popular education"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
BRUNSWICK.

Brunswick, IS. A severe northeast snow
storm has prevailed since o'clock last night.
About six inches of snow has fallen, and it is
still showing. The wind blows gale, and
the snow drifts badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
PENNSYLVANIA.

Pottsville, %. James Brown, the murder
er of the Kreamer family two years ago, was
yesterday denied a new trial and sentenced to
death. He was only Is years old when he
he committed the murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
H0ca7an0 Lottery of Cuba.

One half OF ticket No. 2S3, which drew 80 600,
on Dec. 18Th. was sold by me. NEXT DRAWING
JANUARY sth, 1874. Great reduction in price of
tickets. Whole $40 halves 49, quarters g. tenths
81; and twenteths 81.
German Government Lotteries. Prizes cashed.
Orders promptly filed and Information given. r.
o. Box 1894. THEODOR ZSCHOCH, 1l6 Nassau
ST., New York. dec29-tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
WEATHER..
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT, I
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, Dec. 2S,-S p. NJ.
For New England and thence westward
over the northern portion of the Middle
States and Lower lake region, and northward
over the st. Lawrence Valley, brisk north
westerly to southwestery winds, with gener-
ally clearing weather, and possibly areas Of
light snow. Cautionary signals continue at
Woods Hole, Boston, Portland and Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Xennebte Sournal.
TO THE
LIE VISION.

A Woman Murdered in Grafton.
Lewiston, q. The Lewiston Journal has
morning of the oath inst. was probably muir
dered in her bed in Grafton, Maine, by her
husband, Moses Tenney, blind pauper SO
years of age. A coroner's jury has returned
verdict to the above effect and Tenney is
now under arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

We are glad to learn that DR.. George w.
Martin of this city, has recovered from his
protracted and severe illness, and has re-
sumcd business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

Bosworth having secured the services of
Mr.. Niles as Cutter, is turning out garments
equal to Boston, with the saving of twenty
five per cent.
December 16, 1878. decl6-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29
VIRGINIA..

Fortress Monroe. 20. The U. S. steamer
Powhattan, Capt. Beaumont, arrived at noon
to-day from Key West and is waiting orders
from the department. She experienced heavy
weather on the passage, and lay to on the
night of the 10Th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

The pupils Of Skowhegan High School are
to give an exhibition on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, Jan. It'll and Sth, for the
purpose of further liquidating the debt which
embarrasses said school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

After weeks recess the Supreme Judicial
Court will resume business at the court house
in this city, to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

The annual meeting Of the Gardiner Y. M {.
C. Association, for the election Of officers,
will be holden at their room, this Monday
evening, Dec. Goth, at Z l-2 o'clock. A full
attendance is requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

LARD-steam sxax; Kettle sKax.
BULK MEATs-shoulders 5Ke6; clear RIB aides
7gH; clear sides " eh.
BACoN-shouldsrs IL s7x; clear rib sides sNs
;clear sides 8xo-
WHISkEY-85e-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

Wadsworth & Smith have secured the SER
vices of E. V. Osborn, first class artist OF
Boston, who will have charge OF the cutting
department. decl7-+,f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

Capt. Holbrook, Of the first precinct police,
Staten Island, shot himself in the region of
the heart last night. Domestic trouble was
the cause of the act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

Don't hawk, hawk, spit, spit, blow, blow
and disgust everybody with your Catarrh and
its offensive odor, when DIR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy will speedily destroy all odor, arrest
the discharge and cure you. dec29-lt+&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-29

An exchange remarks that wood will last
much longer if left for women to saw and
split.