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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-08
MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston, :. +. S. Bacon, cashier of tie
Holyoke National Bank, is a detaulter to the
amount Of $3.50 His bondsmon are good
for it.
\ desperate attempt at bank robbery if not
murder took place at one o'clock This morn
ing in Abingdon, Mass. John Floyd, patrol
watchman between the Abingdon National
Bank and the tack factory, was suddenly at
tackled by four masked men near the latter
building, and after desperate resistance in
which he received two pistol shots, one
through the hand the other intlctipg slight
wound in the forehead, he was finally bound
and gagged. His assalants then started for
the bank, half a mile distant. In the mean
time Floyd managed to get his limbs free and
gave the alarm, when they fled. During the
attack one Of the villains had his arm broken
by Floyd's billy.
The organization of the Messachusett
Legislature was completed to-day, with con-
siderable expedition. The election Of the
House for which office considerable compe-
tiiion was anticipated, was accomplished on
the first ballot AS follows: Whole number OF
votes 23l. George a. Warden of Lowell
had li3; Benz c. Dean Of Lowell GS; L.
p. Loring OF Ei;ehburg %: VIM. S. Robin
son l. Gov. Washburn.s message is expected
tomorrow.
A meeting Of the Massachusetts, Charitable
Mechanics Association was held this evening.
1t is propose, d to sell the association building
ON Bedford street. and erect another south OF
Boylston street. 1t was voted to hold an ex-
hihition OF manufacturers and mechanics
arts next autumn, in Faneuil and Quincy
Halls
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STATE NEWS.

u,. :, ,,. e,
her lover, but the fellow. who didn't know
his own mind. backed ont and proposed To
another girl. whereupon the tilted Young ladv
threatens to bring a suit for breach Of nrom-
Use. The man has plenty of stamps and NAV
have to part with a very handsome sum.
young man named Lowe attempted rape
upon Mrs: Doughty, In Gray, on Sunday
evening. lie was arrested and bound over
ior TRIAL. 1here Is much excitement IN the
A correspondent OF the Argus, writing from
Brookline, says:
A shocking accident occurred here Satur-
day, 80 inst. little girl about four years OF
been in the habit of going nm stairs tn NAV.
and This dav. "a usual. she vent nm .t.;r.
After she had been there a l;ttIe While Ler
grandmother called IN her and askad hsr
what she was doing. and she renlied fh.t sha
was at play. Soon thew noticed the smeli of
smoke. and on going mn stairs fonnd tho Nod
IN Names ana the child buried In the CLONES
ana literally roasted awe. IL appears that
she lighted the kerosene lamp that was in the
room' and took IT into bed with her and It up
set, and the clothes caught hre. The little
girl was burned so badly that she died in less
IMAM TWO hours AFTER she was discovered.
Tho blanchard Roller 70 of por,I,,d
held its animal meeting Tuesdav mnrn;no
II ia now in a cordition that i b;rhIv s,,;s.
factory. having made good hesdv.v in
massachusetts, hhode Island. ana New YORK.
Inc following omcers were elected d.
rectors-Charies +. lngraham, James Bailey,
James ~. fessenden' Micah sampson, Ed
ward 1hurston; fresident-Charies r. In
graham; Clerk anu Ireasurer-Micah Samp-
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- iSiiINt.IUN.

Washington, I. The President sent to the
Senate to-day, number of promotions in
the army. The confirmation of Geo. Crook
to be Brigadicr- General, was delayed on ac-
count of supposed technical defect in the
law, fixing the number of brigadier generals,
and the question of the propricty of the
President making the appointment for the
grade of leutenont colonel, which is the
rank now held by Crook in the regular army
was also raised. An examination of the army
register shows that the appointment was not
only authorized by law, but also in accord
ance with numerous precedents.
a number of drafts for the refunding of
taxes were stolen from one of the rooms of
the Internal Revenue Offices between yester-
day afternoon and this morning. The party
who committed the theft broke into the room
and burst open tin box in which the drafts
were placed.
The Attorney General has decided that I'M
der the act of March ), 1873, the Secretary
OF the Treasury is required to direct that the
computations at the custom houses on reduc.
ton OF invoices, expressed in foreign values
in money on account of the United States,
shall be at rates estimated by tke director of
the mint proclaimed by the Secretary Of the
Treasury.
In the Supreme Court to-day, the follow
ing decision was rendered: Coffin vs.. Ogden,
ct al, appeal from the circuit court for the
southern district Of New York. This was a
bill to restrain an infringement of patent
for an improvement in locks and latches, and
to recover damages. The circuit dismissed
the latter, finding that the plaintiff was not
the original inventor, but that the novelty
claimed had before been introduced in locks
and latches by one, Erbe. The decree was
affirmed. Judge Sawyer delivered the opin-
ion.
1t is positively asserted tonight that At
torney General Williams wrote letter this
afternoon, requesting the President to with
draw his nomination to be Chief Justice.
This report comes from trustworthy private
source, but cannot at this hour be officially
varifed.
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Maine Industrial school for Girls.

The adjourned meeting of the corporators of the
Maine Industrial school for Girls, was held at the
Office Of the state superintendent of Common
Schools at tie state House, yesterday afternoon
Hon. Sidney Hoilan WAS chosen President of the
board; Hon. L. l.. French OF Chcsterville Sccrc'
tary; and Simon Page ESD, Treasurer. Hon.
Abner Coburn and Hon. john /. stevens were
appointed Trustees FOX .hlGc years,
Hon. II. X. Baker w. appointed to advise with
the proper legislative committee ia regard to
changes in tie constitution, that the Trustees
may be apioiated hy tho Governor, making the
school q state institution.
Hon. John /. stevens, Hon. Thos. :. Lang, and
Hon. II. X. Baker, were appointed committee to
present the matter OF appropriation for the objects
OF the school 10 the legislative committee having
such subjects uHdor constellation. This commit
tee will present the subject in an able and intei-
gent manner the consideration of the committee
and the legislature.
1t is evident that something muEt be done speed
lily TO secure the sums already condtonally pledged.
The Offers OF Mrs tlagg CT lIaliowcll, ten thousand
dollars in cash, and Of Mrs. hummer, two thousand
dollar- worth cf real estate, open only til the
first Of February. These sums added to the $40
pledged by Ex-Goy. Cobun, aggregate twelve
thousand five hundred dollars that may accrue to
the benefit and uses Of the institution provided the
state, or individuals, will pledge equal amount
making in the whole the handsome sum of twenty
iyc thousand dollars. 1t seems very like the gold
GU opportunity for the school.
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NEWS by NAIL.

The Supreme Court Of Kentucky has pro-
nounced the recent election in that State il
legal.
In the Senate, Tuesday, the consideration
of the repeal of the salary bill was resumed,
and Mr.. Carpenter of Wisconsin made Q
speech opposed to the repeal.
In the House, Mr.. Butler of Massachusetts,
reported a naval appropriation bill amount
ing to SIG, 100000. The debate on the civil
rights was continued and Mr.. Elliot (colored)
of South Carolina made notable speech In
its favor.
The speech of Mr.. Elliot, the colored
member from South Carolina, on civil rights,
in the House, to-day, was most notable
effort. The House has never Of late years
given closer attention, without regard to par
ty to any of its celebrated men. The speech
was eloquently delivered and was unusually
impressive throughout. At its close the aisle
near Mr.. Elliot was crowded with men from
both sides, who pushed forward to congrata-
late him. He has by his effort to day won q
position for himself and his race on the floor
of Congress which none of his predecessors
or of his colored fellow members have before
attained. - Boston Advertiser, 9th.
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Boston Boot and Shoe Market.

.
The shipments of Boots and Shoes from this mar.
kct 10 places outside of New England for the past
week. irrespective of those sent direct from the fac
tories, comprise 6,2iS cases. against 65l3 cases for
the same week last year.
The shipment of shoes from Lynn for the past
week have been ll2l cases, against 1924 cases for
the same week last year.
The shipments from Iaverhl for the week have
been - cases, against s6t cases for the same
week last year.
The shipments continue to consist mainly of
small lots to piece up assortments, and 80 far rs
sales for the spring trade are concerned the mar.
ket remains as reported last week. A few addi-
tionai buyers have appeared, who are looking over
the market, pricing goods, talking low prices,
light trade, etc, and doing what they can to bear
the market. There is rather more talk than usual
OF light trade" and it now seems quite evident
that the early pupchases Of goods will be small,
there is feeling of uncertainty to the ability Of
consumers to supply themselves as literally as in
some previous years. The high price of the hay
crop, and the steady advance In OATS corn anu
wheat, cannot fail to impart more cheerful feel
ing, and while the demand for spring goods may
not be very heavy, we think the prospect for an
average business in all sections s encouraging.
Collections are more promptly made than mott
ago, but there is still some backwardness in GER
tain sections. In the manufacturing towns there
IL u gradual improvement, and the number OF
workmen employed is increasing, although there
is not the activity usually prevailing at this sea.
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Letter from Rev. John MeMurroy.

JAMES I. FELLOWS, ESQ.
DEAR SIR: have recently heard from an
invalid of the great benefit from your Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites, and having
in many other instances marked the most
beneficial results from its use, cannot but
regard its discovery as a matter of devout
thankfulness to benign Providence.
have used it considerably myself, and, at
intervals. during several years past, given it
to some members of my family.
have also recommended it to others, and
invariably found it to be of essential benefit in
those complaints for which 1t is especially
recommended.
In bronchial and other chest affections, in
arresting incipient consumption, and in less
ening the distressing symptoms of this d.
sease in its hopeless stages, as well as in cas-
es of nervous debility, in giving tone to the
system, it is undoubtedly valuable remedy
| am, dear sir, yours truly,
JOHN MCMURRAY, Methodist Minister.
NEWPORT, n. S. jane t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-08

Spaniards at Palo Seco, Major General Go
mez, commanding the Cubans, says they cap
tured large amount of war material, numer-
Gus prisoners and counted nearly 200 dead
bodies on the field
issued an order some time since to in the fu-
;ure take no prisoners.
1t is proposed by the Spanish authorities to
draft into the army all Migrants.
In the Assembly at Albany to-day, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Attorney General be
requested to report his opinion whether the
oyster beds in Long Island Sound, off the
harbors Of Bridgeport, the Norwalk islands
and other points in the sound are within the
jurisdiction of this state, and whether under
the Constitution of the United States citizens
of New York are not entitled to the privi-
leges in such beds accorded to citizens of
Connecticut in beds within the jurisdiction of
that state. Also to report what action, if any,
had been taken relative to the boundary be-
tween New York and Connecticut
Schooner Sallie Curstey, from Mosquito
Inlet with live oak for the Charestown Navy
Yard, put in here o-night to repair damages
by the gala.
Kingston, Jamaica, advces OF the 3lst state
that there is great speculation 10 coffee,
which has run up so high that the Colonial
bank refused to purchase any bills of Gus
toners who paid over fourteen dollars per
100 lbs.
Aspinwail dates OF Dec, 24th state that the
Salvadorian soldiers captured the town of
Amaeala on the 10Th. One hundred men
were killed.
The Assembly of Panama passed bill es-
tablishing a neutral zone, 70 cover the rail
way across the isthmus.
keppe, Vogel & Co and Mehrbo,h Bros =,
manufacturers Of jewelry on Cour,!and street
were robbed early this morning Of $1,000
worth of jewelry, chains, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-08

AYERS AMERICAN ALMANAC has arrived
and is now ready for delivery, gratis, by our
druggists, to all who call for it. Our readers
may be surprised to know that this little pam
phlet which has become so much favor,e
in our section, has quite the largest circula-
ton OF any one book in the world, except tn
Bible. 1t is printed in many languages, and
scattered through many nations, as we'll as
supplied TO almost the entire population of
our own vast domain. Every family should
keep it, for it contains information which all
are liable TO require, when sickness overtakes
them, and which Hiay prove invaluable from
being at hand in season. you take our aL-
vice, you will call and get an Ayers Alma
nae, and when got, keep it. ianG. NV
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FROM NEW NOEsk.

New York, :. Representatives of the
great coal interests held preliminary meet
ing yesterday for more closely uniting the
separate companies, deciding upon basis for
the wages Of miners, and for organizing a
combination which may completely control
prices. Another will be held day.
Mayor Havemeyer announces that he shall
recognize only the newly-elected officers OF
the assistant board of aldermen.
A despatch from Elmira says that a gang
of burglars operating in that city are suppos-
cd to be the same that attempted the robbery
of the Second National bank. Several
houses have been broken into and much valu-
able property and money stolen. No arrests
have been made, the robbers completely COW
ering up their tracks. -
The police Of Jersey City captured gang
of thieves in a house en- Clinton avenue,
which was used as their headquarters, and
found shawls, furs, rich overcoats, workboxes
and yaluables valued at $4,000, large guam
tity of silver ware, etc, which was found be-
tween the beds. The police consider this a
valuable capture. Over 400 keys were found
in the house.
The police are on the track of more men,
bers of the gang of masked robbers. A
meeting was held on Staten Island last eve
| ming, at which George William Curtis pre-
sided, to organize protection agains. the
bands of robbers.
Washington special says it appears prob
able that the appropriations for continuing
work on the public buildings already begun
will not be materially reduced. The diversi-
ty of interests is so great that it seems impos-
sible to discontinue the construction of any
building begun except by an entire suspen-
sion throughout the country.
Havana correspondence represents the
Spaniards Of Cuba as pleased at Caleb Cush-
ings appointment as minister TO Spain.
In his official report of the defeat Of the
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Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Jan. z

Flour dull; holders are unwilling to make the
concessions which buyers demand. Wheat quiet
and unchanged; No. spring I25ala; No. 2 i225s
cash or Jan. l24x Feb; 1878 March No. 3spring
ll6at2 rejected ITO. Corn firm and in fair de-
63& May; rejected old 50; new ASH. Oats steady;
40 for No. spot; Al Feb; rejected So. Rye firm
and scarce; 7Sha99 for No. 2. Barley firm and in
lair demand; l43aI45 for No. 2 fall. Provisions
unsettled. Pork in fair demand and lower; IA 20
for spot; 10 o. Feb; Is so March. Lard active and
higher, closeds 90 spot; l2h Feb; $40 March.
loose 81 short rib st4 loose March. Green meats
firm; shoulders so; Ii lbs average shoulders 81.
active ana higher at %.
Receiptsl5,000 flour; 900 wheat; p, 900 corn;
$1,000 oats; 1900 rye; 5000 barley.
Shipments 1900 flour; 900 wheat; 1000
CORN IL 900 oats: ID 600 barley; 900 rye.
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Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. :,
HOUSE,.

w -. ", udH'
HOUSE,.
Mr.. Monroe, from the Education commit
tee, reported adversely on the bill of Mr.. Sy-
pher, authorizing ratioDs be given people in
Louisiana, on the ground that it was not the
proper sphere for congress to cutter on a sys-
TEN providing for state paupers. The report
was adopted.
4 bill was passed filing vacancies in the
board of regents of Smithsonian institute,
with Asa Gray of Mass, j. ID. Dana of Conn,
Henry Copper of Penn, John Mclean and
Peter Parker rc-appointed
Mr.. &. +. lIoar reported bill establishing
an educational fund, and advocated its adop-
ton.
Mr.. Donnan opposed it.
Adjourned.
The bill repeating the salary bill WAS taken
up.
Mr.. Pratt advocated his amendment.
Mr.. Carpenter argued that salaries could
be fixed as to aggregate $4,000.
Mr.. Morton said this would be wronging
new Senators.
Mr.. Ferry of Conn. said he was sick of
this talk of congress being servants of the
people, for in no constitutional sense was thi.
true. He would vote against the bill and all
amendments. When he believed he hal
been wronging the people by accepting money
provided by law, he would resign and go
home.
Mr.. Merriman favored the repeal of the
law, but opposed Mr.. Pratt's amendment.
Mr. Sherman of Ohio opposed Mr.. Psatt's
amendment and opposed reducing salaries of
the supreme court.
Mr.. Upton did not think that the people
were SO strenuous as to the back pay for Vice
President Wilson. He was elected with So
sos back pay of 1866 in his pocket. He re-
ferred also to Messrs Chandler, Anthony and
Sherman receiving back pay in 1856, and yet
people always honorcd them. He would vote
against repeal
Mr. Bayard said that the clamor Of the
people was for economy and this was the
place for it to begin. lie would vote for re-
peal, but not for Mr.. Pratt's amendment.
Mr. Hamilton favored short sessions of
congress, in order that members should not
sink the citizen in the politician. lie favored
redeal, but not the amendment. We should
have fewer officers, smaller salaries and live
palmer.
Mr. Salisbury and others fay ored repeal.
Mr. Sargent would vote for repeal, though
he had to use his own private means to live
in Washington, beside his salary.
Pending further discussion, the Senate ad-
journed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-08

The following periodicals are taken regularly 1t
the house of Mr.. John y. Clifford, Esq, on state
street In this city, showing that the family has
good supply Of reading matter: Maine Farmer
kenneJec Journal Maine Standard, Waterman
and Reflector, Morning Star, Home Guardian,
American Agriculturist, Humboldt; Times, (Cal,)
Myrtle, The Well Spring, Little Star, Portland
Transcript, Patten Voice, Brdgton News, Young
Folks Rural Woods Household Magazine, Phrcn
illogical Journal, The Song Messengers, The Folio
journal of Health The Nursery, scientific Amer
can, Rowelrs Newspaper Reporter Every body's
Paper, The Orphcus, Frank Leslies Pictorial, Song
journal, Musical World.
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The State Pomologioal Society will hold meet
ing in this city on Wednesday and Thursday, 2Sth
and Goth inst, for the transaction of business post
poncd from the annual meeting in this city, and for
the presentation of papers on subjects pertaining
to fruit culture, and discussions on the same
There will also be exhibition of choice rare and
promising varieties of fruit, for naming and for
comparison, to which all fruit growers are invited
to contribute. The meeting is to embrace n fruit
growers convention, and all lovers of fruit all who
are interested in its culture, and the public gener
ally are invited to attend and participate in its pro-
ceedings. Among the important business to be
transacted is the adoption of measures to arrange
a catalogue of fruit for Maine Hon. s. l.. Goodale
OF Saco, and Hon. Washington Gilbert Of Bath, are
announced among the speakers, and some of the
leading subjects to be discussed are, "Shall Maine
Grow her own Fruit Trees" "Fertilizers for the
Orchard, and the Theory and Practice of their
Application, Couture of Grapes" etc.
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Mr.. Warren N. Moors ofthis city runs coach
frem the lIallowc House to the state House for
the accommodation of Legislative hoarders, who
make Hallowel their abiding city while serving
their constituency in various parts of the state
We doubt not the company of gentlemen referred
to will greatly enjoy their temporary absence from
their own family circles, and find n home amongst
agreeable to their tastes, and surrounded by all
the comforts and facilities for intellectual and
cial enjoyment that could reasonably be expected
while away from their own flres1es.
We are indebted to w. P. Anterior, Secretary of
the "Maine Poultry Association, y fora compliment
tary ticket to the first annual exhibition of the
cicy ct City Hail. Portland, on the 18Th 18th, 18th
and 10Th of the present month. The occasion will
undoubtedly be one of interest to the people of this
State, and promises TO be eminenty successful.
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A Suggestion.
Adjourned without day.

Mr.. EDITOR: On entering one of the churches in
your city not long Since the first thing saw at the
entrance was card upon the wall with The pastor
will be grateful for any information to aid him in
his work; such as the name and residence of any
member of the congregation not visited also ofthe
sick otherwise afflicted and of persons not con-
nected with any place of worship who may, per-
haps be benefited by Pastoral attention. Could
not Pastors Of other congregations learn something
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Recording Devises.

letter from Belfast in Portland paper makes
some inquiry with regard to the law Of 1872 requr
ing executors to record devscs of real estate in the
registry OF Deeds and intmatc5 that the law is not
carried into execution.
In this county, Immediately after the passage of
the act, the Judge prepared q blank, and had it
printed, the heading of which is as follows, and
parties leaving will to be proved are required, if
there is devise of real estate embraced in it, to
pay the register OF probate 81, OF which 80 cents
pays him for making certified copy, and 80 cents
pays the register fdeeds for recording it in book
kept for the purpose. In this way, every devise is
recorded.
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PORTLAND.

Portland, 7. The repor. of the referees in
the case of ex-jailor Bennett Of Alfred jail,
VS.. Sheriff Warren, which has been the cause
Of so much excitement in York county, was
opened in the Supreme Court at Saco to- day.
They award Bennett one hundred and forty
dollars and costs for being discharged as
turnkey at the Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-08

Hon. s. c. Hatch of Bangor who was nominated
last evening, as candidate for State Treasurer is
gentleman of fine ability, of business experience,
and will make worthy successor of Mr. Caldwell
in the Office. His competitor, A. H. s. Davis, Esq,
received handsome vote in the caucus, and was
almost the first person last evening to congratulate
Mr.. Hatch on his good fortune. Mr.. Davis has
conducted the canvas in a most honorable manner,
and although beaten may congratulate himself on
having in the Legislative body SO many firm snd
md steadfast friends.