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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07
LABOR IN AASSACHUSE TITS.

The report of the labor bureau of Mass
achusetts, recently published, does not
show very favorable condition of the
laborers in that State. The report of last
year was attacked for alleged unfairness
in its representations of the condition of
labor. but the present defends former
statements and repeats them. 1t is gen.
orally supposed outside of Massachusetts
that the workingmen Of that State have
superior advantages to those offered the
same class in other States, and that as
general rule they and their families are
better provided for, more free from debt,
and have more comforts and Injuries,
but according to the statistics gathered it
is not so. Upon this subject the report
says
The Bureau, as the result of four years
observation, think that, as a rule men of the
working classes, skilled and unskilled, are
unable to own house or obtain compe-
tence, while great number are rot able to
keep out Of debt. Investigation shows that
many operatives children are kept from school
for lack of money for clothes, shoes and boots
They live from hand to mouth. The general
way of providing is to buy IA bag of -four, a
quarter of a ID. of tea and two pounds of but
ter. Not one in ten can put In a winer's sup
ply Of coal. In many places where the head
of q new family asks for credit, the trader Is
certains the wages earned per day, and OF
how many persons the family consists. If a
man has wife and three or four children,
and earns two dollars day he gets credit for
q month. If he earns but dollar and a halt
a day no account is opened, unless other
members Of the family are earning something
The grocery bills Of factory families in many
places average about twenty-one dollars pei
month; meat bills ten; fuel five; and bills
outside of corporations ten; which gives a
total of forty-seven dollars, and represents
one doll T and half in excess of mans
earnings in month of twenty-six working
days, At one dollar seventy five cents per day,
besides showing the need of extra work from
wife and children. One factory owner, pos
sessed in general of the instinct of progress,
affirmed that he retained his store on his
premises from benevolent motives, since he
desired to protect his employees from the ex-
orbiiant charges for articles of subsistence.
The question, "How does it happen that
the working people continue to live in debit"
can only be replied to by saying that it il
well known that svch debtors change from
one creditor to another, without payment of
their debts, and suddenly remove from one
place to another, still leaving the debt nm
settled. The serving of trustee processes.
BY no means uncommon in large manufactnr'
ing places, by attorneys who make thai Mind
Of business = specially, is sufficient evidence
Of debt and lack of means to meet il. some
OF this is doubtless caused by unthrift, but ali
are not unthrifty. Even the thrifty canno,
live fearless Of debt, If they have average
families to support, on prevailing average an
nral earnings. In proof of this point, refer.
ence is made to the statement respecting Low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07
GENERAL NEJ;'S.

A veteran observer says, ''when Il youth
follows his own bent he is apt to get into
straitened circumstances"
1t took four days steady voting for the
Montrealers to elect their City Council and
they only changed two members at that
Frauds on the Bank Of England are of rare
occurrence, but the institution has been vic
timzed this time to very heavy amount by
forgeries.
The cholera and smallpox both threaten
Vienna, this spring, and are not the sort of
visitors for whom such extensive arrange
ments are making.
The opinion at Washington seems TO be
that the threats of trouble in Louisiana were
only part of Warmoth's game of bluff, and
that the recognition of the Kellogg Govern
ment will establish peace and good order.
Pittssurg takes the lead in the much need
ed reform id places of entertainment. Ladies
occupying front seats in the theatre there are
obliged to take off their steeple coiGures
Mary Brownof Brooklyn, N. Y, commit.
ted suicide by means Of laudanum, ON Satur-
day, because her father refused his permits
sion to her marriage with the man of her
choice.
Washington gossips are circulating rumor
to the effect that Vice President Wilson is
about to marry Miss Edes, wealthy and &C.
complished young lady resident of the CAPT
| tai.
One of the oldest and most successful of
benevolent institutions in ST. Louis is a hos.
pital for sick and disabled poor people, which
was founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1928,
Squire Vellum wants to know if the doc
trine of ancient rights would not prevent a
woman, who has bought the seat in front of
him at the theatre from erecting on her head
| a parterrc or elevated garden which intercepts
| his view.
The Portsmouth people have faith that their
city is destined to become leading fishing
port. II is stated that the coming spring and
summer a great addition will he made to the
already large fleet CT vessels which sail out of
that port for the grounds.
During the civil war in the United States
pork rose from thirteen 70 forty dollars per
barrel, beef from ten to twenty, -four from
five to ten, cotton from thirteen to one hun
dred and eighteen cents per pound, and cot
ton shrtings from ten to sixty cents per yard.
Of the eight persons represented in Carpen-
ter's picture of the reading of the Emancipa-
ton Proclamation, five are dead, and the three
survivors-Chase, Blair and Welles--are op-
posed to the party which created and upheld
their administration.
Inc Richmond Wing opposes the county
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07
THE PATRI4RCHAL FUNCTION.

The Standard sticks to the point that
Speaker Blaine is derelict because some of
the members of Congress invested in the
Credit Mobilier stock 1t seems to be of
the opinion that the Speaker is kind of
patriarch. or shepherd, who must exercise
a very fatherly care over members Of Con-
gress, taking pains to have them invest
their money properly, go to meeting SUM-
days and keep their faces clean. If one
Of them intends marrying, as it is said Mr..
Wilson though now Vice President thinks
Of doing, of course the Standard would
hold that the consent of Speaker Blaine
will be necessary. If he thinks the match
is not proper. if the lady is too tail OF too
short to suit his notions. or if she squints,
or has any blemish of person or character,
then it is his duty, according to the Stand
ard. to act the part of the cruel parent,
remorse)essly trample upon the tender az
fections of the loving couple and forbid
the bans. For how can he be held guilt
less if he knows fellow member is going
to commit the objectionable crime of mar
rying squint-eyed lady and does not OBJ
ject or bring the matter to the attention o.
Congress- Here is the Standards case ii
nutshell. We don't know what sewing
circle authority may be on the matter. bu,
we are quite confident that Jefferson,
Cushing, the Globe, or Hansard, have moth
ing to say about this patriarchsl function
of the Speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07

KENNEBEC COUNTY-In Probate Court at Au-
gusta, on the fourth Monday Of February 1873.
Drank II. JACKSON, Guar dian or Elbridge n !.
thrift having petoned tor license to sell at public
auction or private sale, the following real estate OF
used for his support, VIZ: An the interest OF SAID
ward In his life interest Ia one undivided thrd part
of the homestead of his deceased wife:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday
OF March next in the Kennebec journal, news
paper printed In Augusta, that all persons inter-
ested, may attend at a Court Of Probate tnen 70
be holden at Augusta Apd chow cause; any,
why tho prayer Of sSid petition sn0pio n9s ne
granted. II. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest CnARLEs HEWINs, Register. Swll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07
Special Notice.
PENSIONS, &c.

INCREASED Pensions procured for all soldiers
/ who have received $l5 500 or $25 per month
under act of June 1872 Uout fee or expense TO such
as send me their Pension certificates. Increase
procured for those drawing a less rate where the
rate is too small for the disability incurred in the
United States service. In this last class those de-
string the increase will write me the nature oftheir
disability, and in what way it interferes with man
ual labor or former occupation. Also state when
and where the wound or injury was received or the
disease contracted.
In all cases Of increase, new pension certificate
is issued in place of the old one.
All soldiers who received any permanent DISABLE
ity in the U. s. service are entitled to a pension.
l have blanks which parents OF deceased soldiers
who are not receiving pensions, can I'LL out them
selves, and forward to me, from which l will inform
those who wish, without charge, whether in my
opinion they can obtain pension, by sending
cents postage
All claims, bounties, &c, advertised to be pro-
cured by other agents, can be promptly obtained
at this office.
All in doubt as to whether they have claims
against government, will receive information from
this office free by stating their case to me- and send
ing cents postage.
Claims abandoned by other attorneys solicited.
This is of the oldest war claim agencies in the
United States. have records OF all Maine soldiers
of the late war and periods OF service of companies
ofthe war of 1872.
Address GEO. E. WEEKS, o. Claim Agt.
2stf Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07

ell, that about 9, 1000 trustee warrants are sent
out annually from its police court in addi-
ton to the assignment Of wages by l,I67 per.
sons. A single case may prove but little, yet
it has some significance. "We have seen a
female weaver in manufacturing town enter
grocery store in mid winter, and holding up
her half covered fee, say with tears in her
eyes PAY day has come, and have worked
all the time and you have trusted all my pay,
and there is nothing left for me and my three
children, and they are too young to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07
Surcial Notirfs.
sarchELoG,S HAIR DYE

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the tcorid.
The only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless, Reli.
able and Instantaneous; no disappointment; no
ridiculous tnts or unpleasant odor. Remedies the
i'll effects of bad dyes and washes. Produces I'M
MEDIATELY superb BLACK OR NATURAL BROWN,
The genuine signed W. A. Bachelor. Sold by all
Druggists. CHAS. BATCHELOR, Prop, N. Y.
rovll.snt&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07
NEWBURTPORT GHOST.

The Ghost appeared again at the Charles
street school-house on Thursday, and was
seen by the teacher, although it remained in
visible to most Of the pupils. 1t is some.
what remarkable fact that these alleged phe-
nomena are never witnessed by very large
proportion of the school, while those that do
sec and hear something strange disagree in
their statements. Thus at the apparition OF
Thursday the teacher saw person looking
in at the window between the entry and the
school-room, while the pupils, some saw
a face, some nothing but shoulders, and a
considerable majority saw nothing at all. The
school has been prosecuted by impertinent
visitors, and this fact may account for the an
noyance On Thursday. A member of the
school committee asked Miss Perkins if the
outer door was locked on that day, and she
said she thought it was, but was not sure,
and when she went into the entry there was .
man there. The disturbances are no longer
confined to the boys of the school. but persona
from abroad encourage, and very probably
cause them. Another member of the school
committee found two men, who appeared to
be strangers in town, at the door of the school
house, and lie ordered them Off Two stfang
ers also called upon the agent of the board,
one of whom represented himself as a doc
tor of aiyinity and the other as doctor of
medicine. 4 person who was present, sol
der in the late war, recognized the doctor of
divinity as an artist who took sketches for q
pictorial New York paper. The artist was
rather non plussed and desired his old ac-
quain;ance to say nothing more of the matter.
The way in which the scandal is spread about
is curious study. There is one sensational
Boston paper which has changed dispatches
from its regular correspondent in this city,
making them read exactly opposite to what
was sent and what was the truth, and one of
these is published by Haverhill paper as
editorial, and so the lie runs abroad. -.Vele
barypoTt Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07
AMERICAN 4 FOREIGN PATENTS
L. III. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS
For Inventions Trade Marks or DpSjy1

For Inventions, Trade Marks, or Deslgl.
No. rs state Street, Opposite kRoy Street BOSTON
A FTER an extensive practice Of upwards of so
N years, continues to secure Patents in the Uni
ted States also in Great Britain, France and other
foreign countries. Caveats Specifications, Assign
ments, and all papers for Patents, executed on
able terms, with dispatch. Researches made
determine the validity and utility of Patents
Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered tn
all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims
of any parent furnished by RENTING one dollar.
Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses superb.
facilities for obtaining Patents, ascertaning
the patentabllity OF inventions.
All necessity of "a journey to Washington to pro-
cure Patent, and the usual great delay there are
here saved inventors.
Testi N n ais.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy as one OF the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom have had
Official intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commits soner of Patents"
81 have no hesitation assuring inventors that
they cannot employ man more competent and
Trustworthy, and moro capable of putting their ap-
plcations In form to secure for them early and
favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE,
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 to
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. i, 1873. ly2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07

A RESPONSIBLE PARTY to act as agent in
n Augusta, Me-, for Barrett's Dye House, Bos.
ton. Boston reference requ red. Address p. o.
Box I'll, Boston, Mass. maro-tSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07

The Presidents inaugural address, meets
with the heartiest approval from persons of
every shade of politics Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07

Western shippers and others concerned in
lake comerce are looking forward to the ope-
ming of navigation, this season, with more
than usual interest. Mariners wintering in
the Lake Superior region anticipate an early
opening. They claim that the large body of
snow which has fallen since November will,
when it begins to disappear under the influ
ence of the aun, rot the ice to such an extent
that the storms Of April will speedily dis
perse II,
The President has decided to accept the
recommendation Of the Secretary of the Int
rior ard the board of Indian peace commits
sioners, as to the appointment of the inspect
ors Of Indian agencies and affairs, provided
for By recent law. There are over one hun
dred applications for the five inspectorshlps.
The question Of abolishing superintendencic
will not be touched at this time, but will be
left to the future for settlement. No decis.
ion has been arrived a. with regard to the va
cant Indian commissioaership. Gen. Cowan
the Assistant Secretary of the Interior
whose name has been frequently mentioned
does not, il is understood, wish to leave hi
present post. There are rumors Of prospec
tive changes in the pension bureau. Gen
: Baker, being, it is understood to be provi
ded for elsewhere. Under recent legislation
the office of deputy commissioner of pensions
has been created This appointment will BIZ
made from the clerical force of the office
The names Of Col. Burdett of Missouri and
Of Dr.. c. c. Cox, formerly commissioner,
are mentioned in connection with Bakers
| place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber In ;
~ been duly appointed Administrator on the
estate Of
JOHN FERREN, late ef Readdeld,
in the County of Kennebec, deceased intestate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the
law directs: All persons, therefore, having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are de-
sired to exhibit the same for settlement and all
indebted to SAID estate are requested to make I'M
mediate payment to JOHN T. FERREN.
Feb 10 ls73 3W9<
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House for Sale.

nN Chestnut Street, south Of Green. House and
- ell each two stories. Built last SKINNER.
House is 22x29 and ell Is l5x29. Entirely finished.
Double paror, dining-room, kitchen and one Sleep
ing room below stairs; six sleeping rooms In sec.
ond stor; cellar under house and ell. Will be
sold at fair price. Inquire of JOHN Z. WYMAN,
west end of Bridge Street. teowtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07

One of the large and splendid steamships olthi
Street at u O'Clock noon the 10th, goth and 30h
ofevery month, Except when those days fall on sun
day, and then on the preceding Saturday for AS
PISWALL, connecting, via Panama Railway, with
one of the Company's Steamships from Panama or
SAN FRANCISCO, touching at MANZANILLO.
All departures connect at Panama with steamers
for South Pacific and Central American ports.
For JAPAN AND CHINA steamer leaves san
FRANCISCO first of every month, except when it
One Hundred Pounds Baggage allowed each
adult. IS Baggage.masters accompany baggage
through, and attenu to ladies and children without
male protectors. Baggage received on the dock the
day before sailing, from steamboats,, railroads and
passengers who prefer to send down early:
An experienced surgeon on board. Medicines
and attendance free.
For freight, passage tickets, or further informa
ton, apply at the Company's ticket Office on the
wharf, FOOT OF CANAL STREET NORTH
RIVER, NEW YORK.
y29 T. r. BABY, Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-07
The Wheat Field Of America
Heahhial Climate, Free Homes, Good Markets.

THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL-
ROAD Offers for sale its Lands in Central and
W estern Minnesota, embracing The best
of Wheat Land. 2. Excellent Timber for the Mill
the Farm aud the Fire; 8. Rich Prairie Pasturage
and Natural Meadow, watered by clear Lakes and
running streams-n Heathful Climate ,chere Fe.
Ger and Ague is unknotcn,
Grain can be shippedhence by lake to market as
cheaply as fl ON Eastern Iowa or Central illinois,
Cars now run through these Lands from Lake Su-
peror to Dakota, Price of land close to track a.
to IS 90 per acre. further away o. so to $500 Sew.
on Years. Credit; WARRANTED Deeds; Northern
Pacific 7-3O Bonds, now selling at par received
for land at 81 10. No other unoccupied Lands pre-.
sent such advantages to settlers
SOLDIERS under the New Law March 1871
get 100 acres FREE, near the railroad by one and
wo years. residence.
TRANSPORTATION AT REDUCED
RATES furnished from all principal points East
to purchasers Of Railroad Lands, and to Settlers on
Government Homesteads. Purchasers, their wives
and children carried free over the Northern Pacif
&c Road. Now is the time for Settlers and Colonies
TO get Railroad Lands and Government Home steads
close to the track.
Send for Pamphlet containing full information.
map and copy OF New Homestead Law. Address
LAND DEPARTMENT, NORTHERN Pacific
RAILROAD, ST PAUL, MIMI,
Or 23 FIFTH AVENUE, Cor. 9th St., New York.
MAYBE tlveod&weow
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B. KIMBALL,
WANTED !.

East side of Water St., nearly opposite cony
House. feb20 t&3w
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-12-10
Notice.

OFFICE OF THE G.. & C. RAILROAD, |
COLUMBIA, August 26, 1873. !
Hinder a resolution of the Board OF
Y Directors, the Interest Coupons of
the State guaranteed bonds and of such
other bonds of this company as are reg
ularly recorded in the office of the com
pany, matured between the first day of
January, 1872. and the first day of July,
1873, both incllsiye, will be funded in
bonds having ten years to run, as pro-
vided for in the company's proposals to
the .bondholders: of date Of August II,
1873. HolderssoQf the above obligations
are requested Ia, send in statement OF
them to this office, to facilitate the ex-
change; which it is desired to complete
without delay, and enable the necessary
arrangements tobe, smadei4for the vre;
sumption Of regular interest payments
, y iT's " j. MAGRATH,,
sg" ..@s y'' ls'"' ." President.
t.. Sept. 8, 1873, tt r "s''.." - - ,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-12-10
The Man Who Cheats the Printer.

The man who cheats the printer
Out of single cent.
viii never reach that heavenly lana
Where old Elijah went.
lie will not gain admittance there
Bv devils he'll be driven, '.''
And made to loaf his time away
Outside the walls of heaven.
Without friend to greet him,
. Without pleasant grin.
The happiness that he viii reap
viii be almighty thin. !
!" #.'..e A. Il.
He'll have to eat the thistle
SOf sorrow and regret;
He'll have to buck around right smart
With cussedness, "you bet" ".'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-12-10

AN ACT to Regulate the P1d1ica-
ton Of all Lcgal ga < :q2M q! P4JEc No.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-12-10

Accommodation Train. between Bel
ton and Anderson on Tuesdays Thurs
days.snd' Satufdays sLsaae Belton at
$50 A. M, or on arrival of Down Train
from Greenville. Leave Anderson at
200 P. NJ, connecting with Up Train
from Columbia. liz -. ~ ~
...O THOS. DODANlEADS
Gen'l Superintendent
JABEz NORTON, GenI Ticket Agen