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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16
Local anu State Menus.

c. II. Weeks & Co. appeared out" yesterday
with a fashy new market sleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16
PORTLAND.

Portland, December Is. The thermometer was
degrees below zero at Portland this morning
IA below at Fryeburg, - below at Skowhegan, 10
below at Montreal, 10 below at Belfast IS below
at Island Pond, Vt.
Meeting of the NJ ainc Central and Eas,. =
ern II. X. Directors.
A proracted meeting of the Maine Central and
Eastern Directors was holden at the Falmouth
this evening. but it is understood that nothing
definite was decided upon in regard to changes
that have been intmated. The meeting finally
adjourned until Monday the 2Sth.
1t is rumored that the cont act between the
Maine Central and Eastern was to be broken and
thas l.. L. Lincoln was to be made superintendent
Of the Maine Central, and that an alliance would
BE- formed between that company and the Boston
& Maine. These reports, however, lack confr-
nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16
NEW HA Nj PSIIIftE.

Portsmouth, December ID. The mercury was
4 to degrees below zero this morning, and we
have the first sleighing of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16

THE stockholders Of the GRANITE NATIONAL
i BANK of Ausu,ta viii hold their annual
meeting fot the election OF Directors. and tor tran
sacting any other legitimate business, at their
banking DOM in Aug, sta. on Tuesday the twelfth
day OF January, 1875 at ten O'Clock in the
WIN. T. JOHNSON, Cashier.
Augusta, Dec. IL, 1874. decl6-t3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16
Boston Stock LIST.

Boston. Dec. IA. 1874.
ISales at the Brokers' Bcard.l
Boston 4 Maine r, X. lIOXa-
Eastern Railroad &5-a5sL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16
iHarrieD.

In Holden, 10Th inst, John Preston Robins IN Of
Holden, TO Mrs. Fannie II. Breed of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16
A Reminiscence OF the last Century.
Tho Ea;rG old Chroniclc tells the fnllowin1r u

A Reminiscence Of the last Century.
The Fairfield Chronicle tells the following bear
story:
Many years age, as farmer B. was crossing the
China Lake in a light canoe, he encountered a
huge bear, evidently on his way across for the
purpose Of breakfasting on choice bit of fresh
mutton. Mr.. B. conjecturlng bruins design, de-
terrnined he should not pass with impunity with
out giving the proper. cconntersign. The bear
equally pertinacious, insisted upon crossing over
consequently they agreed to eight it out on this
line" Hence struggle commenced. The bear
attempted to upset the canoe by grasping its frai
gunwale with his formidable paws, which nearly
accomplished his design; but we'll directed blows
with the oar, disengaged the fearful grasp. After
sparring in this manner for while, the farmer
evidently having the best of the fight, the bear
concluded to change his base of operations, and
swan to neighboring island where he took ref
uge in the top Of large tree, for better view of
the situation. Mr.. B. followed up the retreat and
hailed his boys the main shore to bring him his
old 'sMoose Hitter" Pointing it upward in the
direction of his majesty, loud report was heard,
when the monster descended to the ground with a
thud and groan, where he soon expired at the
feet of his captor The carcass was transferred to
the conqueror's domicile, where in skinning him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16
FOR EI(sN.
The Trial of Won Arnim

London, December %. The Times Berlin spe-
cisl says that Baron Holstein testified at the Won
Arnim trial yesterday that in consequence of be-
ing informed by the Landsberg that Won Arnim
mistakenly attributed to Bismarck the intention
of going to war with France on account of the
pastoral letters of French bishops, he wrote to a
friend in Berlin to inform Bismarck that the am
bassador in Paris was becoming nervous at q crit
ical period
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16
Dieo.

In Mt Vernon, ih inst Capt. Edward French
aged rs years.
In Bangor, 18th inst, Joseph Forbes, aged GG yrs
and days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-16

The Maine Farmer of last week contains a
statement with regard to furnishing the industrial!
School building so wide Of the truth, that it is a
matter of inquiry how the blunder could have
arisen 1t states that the building cost about Sl2
600, and that the furniture will cost about So000
The fact is that the lot cost $1,000, the contract
price Of the building was Sl2,475, and that addi-
tioral work to complete accommodations will cost
some 5000 or 500, including inside blinds, a
wood shed, play room plainly finished in the at
tic, and some brick partitions in the cellar, which
were not included in the contract. The principal
bill for furniture will be the furnaces and hot air
pipes, which, with the school furniture for the
school room, will amount to about $1,000. The
other furniture will not much exceed another
$1,000, including Mr. Flaggs furniture, which
will nearly furnish the parlor and teachers rooms.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-13

their aove'li1u. agGa,t :,.ei ot59 luo! ~ siusi
The peace 10. AaPPulv-, ot their country"
he editorial break .ut a.aiu into H., type
Oh the Two hundred ind tn pieces ut cannon.
| ans. ASS. ''Nnen, wh,re. or how is this loss
t. rs repaired: Besides. what has become t
his lnVlnclIle Guard, If his admired and
dreaded cnlra.siers :" 1t says that Bonaparte' :,
vanity did not permit him 10 take into the ac-
count the fact that he was $40 be opposed by
! abilities superior to his own" Again, =. it is
clear that he retreated nor are We prepared
to hear that he fed with cowartlice but we
greatly suspect that he did not cour. an honor
able death. We think his valor is OF the cal
culating kind, aud We do not attribute his
surviving the ab1ication at Foutainebleau en-
tlrey to magnanimity."
j ne editorial mentions the rulnor of an in
surrection IN Paris; and an address t. French
men from Louis Philip, and loyal appeal
denouncng Bonaparte as a barbarian, t. the
Fanbo irgs St. Antoine and st. Merceau, VIII ch
We're circulating IL Paris. are printed. In the
fight the Duke Of Wellington is said to have
exposed himself. as usual. to imG4inent danger;
q" the bullets. says our informant. "Heye
whlzz.ng about il all directions"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-13
THE WAR OF RACES.

The season approac.le. when " ooutllern
outrage. are III order. The singular feature
ATTENDING these "ut,ages is that they annr-
ally occur immed ately preceding the tall
echons. The confialng people having been
treated to this tor number Of years, arc sadly
inclined to the belief tAat the wrongs and out
RACES are subject to order, and that on the eve
OF an election negro IS kill j, and immedi-
ately this negro IS multiplied by tele graph
| until II gets to be the lnassacre OF thousands
and the Northern heart is fred to the reuui-
! site neat to insure II minority IN Congress and
further countenauce and support of the
venal carpet baagcrs.
1t is rel ted OF the late Joshua Il Giddncs.
that When the season approached tor him TO
seek denomination, Joshua would GET some
Southern tirecater TO knock Linn down His
district never discovered the trick, out tie
southern fire-.aers did, aud they. weary OF
JOSHUA, DID tbs II utmost to avoid knocking
hum down. On enc occasion, Joshua saw
toe session drawing to a close without al.
tordlng him the cap tal on which he lived
Politically. and. utterly des crate he prepared
Speech that ne fit would fetch on tie re-
CURED collision. Warned in advance, the
southern hlel.tJtTS .|ere among themselves TO
let he Hon. Josn.a severely alone. DAVIS III,
OF Lou1san :. one II the most excitale mem
bers, not willing t" trast himself, withdrew TO
'Ht lipldfJ "ueh Hlu'HETS GOT tie uOOr lcav-
ing a requcs. with II page to call him when
the honorable old abotionist Shout close
Dawson, no;ed il ii, d,y Tor his e4traordi-
nary wearing apparel, which consisted 0. =
plun-colored swallow TAIL adorned with gold
buttons. blue necktie. buff vest and blue
pantaloons - this gentleman, we say, was deep
III novel when the page notified him of the
TACT that iii !dlngs was about bursting Daw-
son entered the hall at the moment Giddinys
turned to resume his sat. From some cause
there was unusual confusion, not at all con.
nected with the aboiltionist or his speech.
Dawson found himself accldenra ally descending
the very aisle along which Joshua sought his
desk. A collision inevitable and came
off but it was 50 slight that actually none but
the parties to it noticed the affair.
the next day Giddings rose to a privileged
question. and to. FIRST, the amazement and
then to the immense amusement of the House |
claimed to have been br,ltaly assaulted by the
member from Louisiana. The House failed
to see it. but Joshua's constituent; did. and
this was all he desired.
This aneodote proves that Southern outragos !
manufactured for olitica effect a,s not OF re. !
- mt origin. - washington Capital.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-13
A Circus Of Fleas.
tFrom the Hearth and Hone. I


The latest excitement in Berlin is the ex.
''ition # drilled ticas. The exhibition tax, S
-. . on large sheet of white paper fastened
u.'on an ord nary table. to which all the spec
nJors approach in turn. SO as to be able TO
witness in al deals the extraordinary man
euvres OF these Little, but marvelouslv power
III md giitea rascals. Here you see one Of
the muscular heas rolling a small barrel along
with its feet. as the men do n a circus, there
You see slim, voluptuously built madam of
the species walking along in crinoline and
carrying her para,ol, with ali the atfectation
OF city Mss; ut another place IA we'll framed
fellow performs on the flying trapeze with
out any danger to his neck, however, since
the biggest tall would not break that; While
below the trapeze, on the paper, a host Of
lt'ie ones are turning sotners .ults at "A fearful
rttt. The largest specimens Of the collection
have been trained to draw wagons. draws car
RACES, etc. 10 fix the harness properly on
them the hoa-tamer places HIS pupils on a
piece vi paper covered with nuctase, Y here
they have 70 stick. He then, by the aid of d
wAtchlnakers loo., arranges a strong gold
.hrva4 around their bodies, and ;taches t to
the wen or carriage. The ladies OF Berlin
attend the exhibition in large mum beers. and
seem to take III extraordinary "elight Ia the
performance OF the little creatures. who are
fed regularly, every morning, from the arm OF
the great fea-tamer.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-13

The little church around the corner New
York city has long beel los to sight. though
to the actors memory it continues dear. Its
rector. the Rev. Mr. Houghton, has again
been heard from by the pl,y-attors, this time
paying tribute to the memory Of Mark
Smith. The applause with which his letter
was received by the professional people who
had gathered to read The ep,logue TO the
rounded drama of their brothers life, evinoed
the lasting respect and affection which the
manly performance OF simple duty won eor
him. Houghton is kindly remembered
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-13

Albert G. Brown. of Mississippi was a
Brig'ldler General of militia at nineteen, in
the Legislature at twenty-five, and in Con-
gres. at twenty-six He was Circuit Judge at
tive, ty-eisht, Governor at thirty. and was
Afterwards Senator He WAS never 1efeated
whom a candidate tor Office In a + cent let
ter Mr.. Brown says that it would have been
better ior MIN II ne mad followed the occupa-
ton of his father. which WAS that of II farmer
His great-r regret Is that he ever made
political speech or held an office He adds ::
= II be blacksmith, n carpenter, or IN arti-
san OF any sort is no diSc1etlt to nv man.
Better that than be jack-leg red lawyer. a
qnack docto counter-hopper, or worse still,
a wretched seeker after office"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-13

1t is risaly suggested that the door plates
worn as buckles now attached to the belts OF
the ladies' have on them the names of the
occupants 1t would save guessing when a
pretty woman is found drowned with one on.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-13

at Beecher lambs carry on so at prayer
meeting says the Baltimore Sum- "what
sort OF didos would they cut up at a mass
meeting to nominate him for the presidency
in 1852"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-13


FLOUR BY The New PROCESS "A new kind
of flour is being introduced in Eastern mar
kets sent from the central part OF Minnesota
and made by the new process for purifying
mldih' gs The process is patented, hut
nevertheless IS kept profound secret. The
flour is very heavy, and cannot easily be blown
in PARTICLES If thrown into the air it will de-
scend III Il solid lump. One-third more water
than usual is required in mixing it, and more
labor is required in making the dough. The
bread, II is claimed, will stay fresh long
time. It is not yet publicly known how much
-four is made from bushe of wheat, but 10y
the new process spring cheat can be man
ufactured into the highest reed ar icle.
About twenty mills in Minnesota are being
supplied with the machinery required. We
are informed that a few days ago the owner of
the paten' was in Baltlno ore endeavoring 10
form u Joint stock company to manufacture
his t1onr here, and that his effprT~ resulted ia
success, and that the Mllington Mills will be
fitted up and started a. once tor the purpose
Baltimore Journal Of Commerce.
Arthur Purcell, the man who offered a re-
ward of 5000 tor the recovery of little
G. arley Ross has announced the withdrawal
of his offer. He says he now believes that no
crime has been committed. and that the whole
affair will be officially compounded. He adds
that be will not be dipped by any official com
bination Only detectives and confidence
men replied to his advertisement.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-07

Young Smith was walking out With
the idol of his heart, the other evening.
and they chose the favorite resort of
lovers. the goat pasture near the dam.
While admiring the falls and getting
their noses reddeneG by the north
wind.sh burst out rapturously, 9Isn't
that dam splendid 2" She nearly
tainted away when Smith answered
that he wasn't used to hearing young
ladies' swear. and another engagement
Is broken off.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-07

other people were going to do about
it, and some would draw back for fear
the celestial city was getting vulgar;
and some who would refuse altogether,
ii they saw the so-and-so's about to
enter?
Elder Mattoon, ofthe Baptist church,
administered the rites of baptism by
immersion, in the Willamette. last
Sunday. toa young man in this city.
A young lady came to the city the
other day to have her picture taken.
When the artist showed her the
proof and asked her how she liked
it, she placidly remarked that he ''put
too darned much mouth on it to suit
her."
Those gentlemanly merchants,
Messrs. Montague & McCalley, of
Lebanon, have completed and moved
into their elegant new store.
Josh Billings says: Il will state
for the information of those who hay
en't had 4 chance to lay in sekrit wis
dom az freely az | have, that one
single hornet who feels well can break
up a whole camp-meeting."
Oregon has one hundred and fifty
acres devoted to hop raising. Oregon
hops find ready sale at the highest
market price.
"What comes after IT," asked a
teacher of a small pupil, who was
learning the alphabet. He received
the bewildering reply: You do-to
see Liza"
Fl. c. Clement gave social party
at his residence on Monday evening.
A squedegious time was had.
Garrlen-making has got some of our
people bad.
From the Ochoco country we learn
that stock is doing well, and the
weather is pleasant.
Yes. Cannon is about again, after
severe attack of pneumonia.
w. f. Howell, of Howell. Harper
& Co., started for Frisco on Thursday.
He goes to lay in a stock Of agricul-
tural implements and machines.
Peddlers have been selling our people
goods from bankrupt" stock,
which they run through from England
on the ''remnant act, (" and therefore
sold them cheaper than hany merchants
in Halbany could possibly sell 'em,
A great number of those who pur-
chased from the peddlers would like to
'.sell out" again. In one or more
cases the peddlers were compelled to
disgorge.
Recorder Herren is assessing city
property.
The Corvallis stage is making reg
ular time daily, Notwithstanding the
deep mud. jess. Spencer holds the
ribbons.
Our wheat buyers are offering
9Ocg$l per bushel for wheat.
Graft & Collar have gone to work
in earnest and are turning out some
excellent cabinetware. For all kinds
Of furniture, call on them.
County Court week, gobs of busi-
mess.
DR.. Alexander is about again, al
though not entirely recovered.
1t is now unlawful to offer for sale !
leer elk or moose. As to the unlaw-
iulness ofpresentlng an editor with a
ew dried venison hams about these |
lines, the law is unnecessarily silent. |
N. Baum goes to Frisco soon, to
ay in an immense stock of goods.
VIM. Mcbride, Sr., died at the |
-eSideEce of his, Son, in Orleans Pre-
,inct. Linn county. on Monday, aged
y years. He was born in North Caro-
ina. He had been a resident of
Oregon since 1864.
Job work is beginning to throw
tself in sight, which makes us larf
pleasant larf.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-07

Eugenie Is locking well, notwith-
standing her widows weeds. She will
not marry again, however,.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-07
In purchasing a machine select the most pop-
uldr!!!
NEW TRIUMPHS!
9ALES OF LAST YEAR.

TIIE STATISTICS FROM SWORN RE-
- turns ofthe Sales of Sewing Machines
IN 1872, reported in 1873. show that the
singer mapnfac'uring Company sold, last
year, over F0RTY-FIVE THOUSAND more
machines than ANY other C0mnany, and
over one qaarter of MI machines sold dur.
lnS that year. Nine out of ten of said
singer Machines were for FAMILY use
proving the gr al popularity of the Singer
N the household. Annexed are the Sales
OF the different makers:
~, MACHINES.
Ihe Sinn'r Mtnufnc'G Co. Sid 2i0 75S.
Wheeler 4 Wilson Mfg Co. Sold I7l.OSs
Howe Machine Co lcstimated. l4I,00O
Grover 4 Bakers. NJ. CO.. 5000
Domestic $ NJ Co. ... 1854
Weed S. NJ Co. " 42,tl4
Wilcox & Gibbs 5. NJ. Go. 33,gSo
Wilson S. NJ. Co o....... 29.G,i5
Amer B Fl. O. & s NJ. Co. 1890
Gold Melnl S. NJ Co.......... 1887
Florence S. N. Co. 1878
TITUS, BOuRGARDES. .s Co.
Agents, Albany, Or.
Also, all kinds of machine needles kent
for sale. novl5y73
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-07
At the Midday,
How !?
BY calling on
R. G. HILL a. SON,

With prescription, where you can have
1t compounded by one experienced in that
particular line. Also, constantly on hand
a good assortment of fresh drugs, patent
medicines, chemicals, paints, oils, dye.
stufs, trusses, etc. Agents for the
Celebrated Unk Weed Remedy,
Or. Oregon Rheumatic Cure; DR.. D. JAYNE
q Sons medicines, etc.
Spence's Positive and Negative Powders
kept In stock. Also agents for the
Home shuttle Sewing Machine,
One OF the most useful pieces Of household
furniture extant. Call and examine.
r. G. HILL 3 son.
Albany. June 10. 7l-AOv1
National Republican., 1874-04-02
AFTERNOON SESSION.

On the committee reconvening, the chairman
said: Mr.. Christy, have q note here from Mr.
Samuel Strong, stating that he is not well this
afternoon; he also states In this letter that 3
Capt. Robert Boyd, who was foreman on this
R-street sewer, will testify that q Mr. Wilson
worked upon this sewer, and which Wilson was
not the one that worked on Judge Carter's
house. We will, of course, at some time allow
Captain Boyd to make such statement as he
desires TO make; only call attention to the
diifculty we arg getting into,
Mr.. Christy. We are ready at any time to ex-
anime Mr.. Strong when heproduces that check
book, together with the stubs.
The Chairman. This Is on smother point.
fou viii remember that q witness testified here
yesterday that he appeared upon the payroll.
mi Mr. Cnristy' was speaking simply of the
illness Oh MIR. Strong, for on that subject de-
sire 70 oher proof to the effect that Mr.. Strong.
AZ dinerent times, since he has been subpenaed
here, mas been seen upon the street.
Inc Chairman. Mr.. Strong was here this
morning and stated that he was NOT we'll and
the committee VIII wait until tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock for him.
Mr.. Christy. We desire to offer proof on the
subject Of the ingenuousness of Mr. Strong. 7
would state to the e-committee that Mr., James
Lynch desires TO correct one statement that he
made when giving his testimony this morning.
The Chairman. Mr.. Lynch can have that
privilege now, If he desires 1t.
JAMES LYNCH RECALLED.
Witness. stated this morning about the dirt
being taken out of East Capitol street and sold
to Mr.. Clark. should have confined myself
to the first contract-Mr. Fletcher aud Lyons
but as 10 the last contract Of Mr.. Gleason,
what he did with his dirt am not able to say.
BY the Chairman: @. Is that all the correc-
ton you wish TO makel A. That Is all.
Mr.. Christy. We desire to discharge Mr..
Hannah. Upon inquiry we find that his testi-
mony would be only cumulative.
The Chairman, He WiIl be discharged.
National Republican., 1874-04-02
Received payment,
Book 8, page 81

To washington Corporation. Dr.
To all installment tax for paving foot
To interest at ten per cent, from July 1s
lsTa 10 square 600, lot Of 1
Received payment,
National Republican., 1874-04-02

To Washington Corporstion, rr.
To all instaliment tax for paving fool-
To interest at ten per cent, from jim
uary 10, 1879, TO -, square tJs, .ots
National Republican., 1874-04-02


By the Chairman: @. What portion of
Pennsylvania avenue was about to be pavedl
A. It was from the Capitol to the Treasury
By Mr.. Wilson: @. Was that before the
first letting Of works Was that before the
first work was let by the Board of Public
Works7 A. It was under the administration of
Mayor Emery; under the old city govern
ment.
Q. What year was thati A. That was
Q. Was that just before the Board of Public
Works came into powerl A. Yes, sir.
Q. Was the work to be done under Mayor
Emery's administration, or under the Board of
Pnblic Works. A. The thing was started;
do not recollect distinctly whether It was un-
der that. think It was under Mr.. Emery,
but this conference was at the time Mr.. Emery
was mayor.
Q. What was your conference about; what
stated, 70 consolidate these three payements
into one company, or three or four.
Q. How many payements were you going to
consolidate in this one company A: knew
but three.
Q. Was your object to prevent competition
In biddingf A. Well, yes.
BY Mr.. Hubbell: @. Was the letting of this
work under Mayor Emeryi A. think IL was.
@. At that time was II understood that Mr.
onephcLu was W Dc meinDor OI the DOdru OF
Public Works. "A. No, sir; 1 do not think it
was understood 50; only that he would act q
prominent part In the territorial government.
Q. That was understood? A. Yes, sir; that
was generally accepted. n
The Chairman. do not think this witness
could very well know who would be member
ofthe Board Of Public Works. III So.
Mr.. Wilson. They might have had an UNDER
standing between themselves. -
Rv Mr. Wfla0n. n -Sfafa tha of fho
persons who were present At that conferencei
A. OF the parties on the part Of the National
Paving Company, myself was there, Mr.. Fay,
and Mr.. Bates. I think that was all Of the
National Paving Company Sf
Q. Where did Mr.. Fay and Bates residei A.
Mr.. Fay Is dead. Ffs 1
Q. Where did he live theni A. think he
lived IN South Washington.
Q. DID hs I've ~ this city' A. Yes, sir. i