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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-10
MEDICAL.
CONSUMPTION, SCROFULA,
x&,o &c

0SMUNS COD LIVER OIL AND LACTO
" Phosphate OF Lime cures Con umption, Scrofu-
la, Coughs and Colds Asthma Hoarseness, Bron-
chitis, &c. In Pulmonary Consumption, this prep
aration far exceeds in efficacy any other remedy. or
combination of remedies, ever employed. In the
various scrofulous disc 4ses such external CLAN
aalar scrofula, diseases of the joints and spine,
ulcers, ricketts,, &c, the result has been most
gTTa11y1ng s Id by druggists at 81; bottles IS
"a "a, lilies Ties A OSMUN, Chemist and Druggist
h. 7th avenue, New York
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-10

anu elto l. ument 1or boys girls, it is entirely
without rival. Most youths, aside from their
studies perfectly capable of doing all the Job
printing in their fathers business,
Branch Office, 543 Bro sdway and s. Mercer SITS,
New York Kelly, Howell & Lupwig, 927 Market
street, Philadelphia. lo-1l du
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
Concerning HOLSTERS.

PORTLAND, Jan. s1st, 1874.
To the Editor Of the Press:
In regard to the article in Fridays issue of
the PRESS concerning Holsters, and headed ga
misrepresentation and signed MAINE" we are
prepared to show that there is no misapp1ehen-
sion, and that our merchants on Commercial
street had the facts in the case presented to
them, and nothing but facts, and we only re-
greet that we had not time to present and ex-
plain only little of the facts which may be,
and we trust ere long will be, brought before
the public. Ii ship springs aleak it would be
FOLLY to commence caulking seam in the deck
Or Spt aSove s,~na and Of leak
and search for the true cause of dagger Now
in regard to the destruction of the lobster. we
shall find 1t easy to show that it is the canning
business that in one year will do more to de-
stroy the Holsters than all other causes now in
operation would do in ten. And we are pre
pared to show that it is the canning business
that has made it necessary for those en- gagged in
supplying the fresh article for table use to re-
sort to the use OF the smaller Holsters; that the
scheme now before the Legislature Of Maine
was gotten up by very few persons, and those
all intere t I'd in canning. Not siagle dealer in
P0rtland-knew anything about their doines.
neither were the dealers consulted or notified of
what was going on till the facts came to them
in natural course. What is true of Portland
is true of the great majority of dealers (if not
ally in New England. Another fact we wish to
mention in regard to the prohibition of taking
and using the lobster three months in the year
No doubt such prohibition will be necessary
az sS@s IasaTs TINS t 9Ss n9% hRt 20 Y ES IF
States where Holsters are taken are included
under the same act. We think it will be hard
for Maine to show that the article in Fridays
issue is a true representation of the facts in
which the public are interested. Now if this
law is passed all our public houses and private
too must send to Boston for their snpplv of
fresh Holsters three months in the year unless
tleV choose to natrnniZp fhOsp
ing, and eat canned Holsters during the closed
DeriOd. n ID q
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

er was made uncomfortable. After some dis
cusson, in which it was stated that 100000
could be saved annually by the consolidation Of
the Eastern and Boston u Maine Railroads. a
resolution urging the ultimate consolidation of
these roads was indefinitely postponed, by a
vote of So to so.
The contract of June, 1878, between the East
ern and Maine Central Companies was ratified
In the course of the meeting President Lo-
throp announced that he would not accept the
Presidency another year.
The following gentlemen were elected direc-
tors for the ensuing year, receiving nearly all
the votes given-about eleven thousand: Sam'l
Hooper, Franklin Haven, Thornton K. Lo-
throp, Boston; Henry L. Williams, Salem: John
Woodbridge, Lynn; Benjamin f. Stevens, Bos-
tom Frank Jones, Portsmouth, N. H.. James
W. johnson, Enfield, N. H.; Arson P. Nor
| rill, Readfeld, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
STATE NEWS.
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.


The Lewiston Journal says a Frenchman was
arraigned at court, at Auburn, Thursday eve
ming, for stealing. "What say you Mr. prison.
er, are you guilty or not guilty." says the
Clerk. dosh not xactly knows wedder me
stole it or not, replies the prisoner. 81 would
like.to have somebody tell me- The Court re-
plied:"if you are in town to-morrow,we will try
Inc ournal says the shoe manufacturers in
Auburn are as full of business as in old times.
especially the manufacturers Of heavy work.
1t is predicted that the spring trade, hencefor-
ward, Will be very lively. Money is easy-
easier in the business centres than it has been
for years.
In the Supreme Judicial Court at Auburn
last Friday, Avory M. Foster, a schoolmaster
in Greene. was tried for alleged assault and bat
terry in severely whipping o of his scholars =
The t. acher satisfied the jurors that he had not
inflicted unreasonable punishment on the lad,
and they returned verdict of not guilty
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
A mass temperance meeting was held at Au-
gusta, Saturday evening. The meeting was
opened by an address by Hon. Joshua Nye
Remarks were made also by Rev. G. F. Pen
ney, Rev. Mr.; Tilton, Rev. Mr.. Ecob, Rev Mr.
Sanderson, VIM. r. Smith, Esq. and others.
A resolution was passed requesting the city
government to enforce the law against the sale
of liquors, and to require hotels and victualing
houses to take out the licenses required by law.
The following committee was appointed to wait
upon the city council and present the wishes of
the meeting as expressed in the resolutions
Joshua Baker, Rev. Mr.. Sanderson, S. Nye,
Mrs Hartford, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs Ira d.
Sturgis.
The Soldiers Division Sons of Temperance
are to hold a social festival in the Home
Amusement Hall at Togus on Friday evening
next.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
1t is understood that Chief Justice App1etor
will preside at the third trial of Elbridge Reed
| for murder, which occurs at the February tern
| of the s. j. Court.
Mr.. H. G, Sleeper proposes to remove hi
| corn broom making business from Sherman t.
Bangor shortly, if he finds sufficient induce
| ment.
Between 800 and 1000 pairs of the old fash
| toned iron fire dogs or "audirons' are manu-
featured and sold in Bangor yearly.
| sAGADAHOC COUNTY.
| William B. Stearns, ESQ.,, City Clerk O
! Bath, which office he has filled since 1867 dice
on Saturday, after lingering illness of man,
| months.
Capt. Henry Elliot,a son of Mr. Ephraim Ell
hot of Phipsburg, was drowned on the 23d O
December. at Coos Bay Bar, Oregon, while as
slsting in towing vessel to sea. His age wa
2S years.
YORK COUNTY.
The Pepperell Company of Biddeford hav
declared semi-annual dividend of six pc
cent.
The door knobs of Biddeford rum shops wer
found decorated with Grape yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
SPEAKER AND MRS. BLAINE,
The COrrector Corrected.

~ We LuttOT " We fFCSS.
The closing sentence in "comectory' By G.
w. g., in yesterdays PRESS, is calculated,
though perhaps not intended to leave the i'm
larassias, that -,f 4a l-4-
State Administration was to pardon murder
er, after an imprisonm- mt of five years. Such
was not the fact The man was convicted of
another crime; and the only sentence the law
then neutrality-suspicious. for life-was
imposed. Since then the law has been chang
ed. The man was pardoned upon the discove
ry of new evidence; the petition of eleven of
the twelve jurymen who convicted him, the as
surance that the twelfth juror would have join
ed if he could have been found, the recommen-
dation of the County Attorney who prosecuted,
the judge who presided at the trial, and the
judge who pronounced sentence, who united in
the statement that the man had already served
as long term as would have been imposed had
the law then permitted, as it does now, any
discretion on the part of the court; and that, if
the newly discovered evidence had been put
into the case, the man would not have been
convicted. @
Other instances in the history of the State
may perhaps be found, which will answer the
purpose of G. W. G. The case cited is hardly
within the category. f. N. d.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

Last year it came cut in connection with a
question of which of two Indian contestants
from Passamaquoddy should have the tradi-
tional seat as delegate in the House at Au-
gusta and the less empty honor of paw, that
one aborigine had bought votes with rum etc.
Then We expressed the opinion that this ma
tive American had so far acquired me airs of
the politician that he should have regularlv
numbered seat and his name Inscribed IN tho
roll OF members. The Belfast Journut uerrs
the following story of the Passamaquoddy
delegate which shows the extent to which
these children of nature are acquiring
knowledge of civilization: "Sam d. Leavitt
who represents Eastport in the legislature
enjoys the friendship and confidence of the
stalwart aborigine that the Passamaqoddy In
dams send to the capital. They are neigh
bors at home, and Sam has hunted aud fished
.nder the guidance of the R presentati, re big
lnjun. 'Leberet,' said he, accostIng his white
brother with that twist of the tongue which
ignores certain letters in the alphabet. q, eberet
what you do'um for us herep Well. r don,t
know, my friend-they are pretty snuc w;t,,
their money Yes, but we mus. have ,,,n.
money-must single 'um schoolhouse-mus.
fix 'um up chapel. S'pose you can't get 'um
straight, you must steal 'umi'
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
p. @. 8. of A.
1910.
1874.
Time Tests The Merits OF All Things.

THIRTY YEARS is certainly long enough time to
prove the efficacy of any medicine, and that the Pain
Killer is deserving Of all its proprietors claim for 1t is
apply proved by the unparalleled popularity it has at
tanned. 1t is and effective remedy. 1t is sold
-sloct
known to be priced and its reputation as med
icine OF Great Virtue is fully and permanently estab
lished 1t Is the great Family Medicine of the age.
Taken Internally it cures Dysentery, Cholera Diar-
rhona, Cramp and pain in the Stomach, Bowel Com
paint Painters Collie, Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia,
or Indigestion, Sudden Colds Sore Throat and Coughs
Taken externally, it cures Bruises, Boils Felons,
Cuts Burns, Scalds Old Sores and Sprans Swellings
Of the Joints, Tcothache, Pain in the Face. Neuralgia
and rheumatism, Chapped Hands, Frost Bitten Feet
&c.
Pain is supposed to be the lot of poor mortas as
inevitable as death, and liable at any time to come
upon us. Therefore, it is important that remedial
agents should be at hand to be used on emergency,
when are made to feel the excruciating agony of
pain, or the depressing influences of disease. Such
remedial exists in Perry DAVIS "Pain-Killer" the
fame of which has extended over all the EARTH
Amid the eternal ices of the Polar Regions beneath
the intoerable and bnrning of the tropics its
virtues are known and appreciated And by it suf-
fering humanity has found relief from many of its is
The effect of the Pain Killer upon the patient when
taken internally in cases Of Cough, Cold, Bowel Com
plant Cholera, DysenteIy and other affections Of the
SYSTEM has been truly wonderful and has won for
a name among me -ical preparations that can never
be forgotten Its success in removing PAIN as an ex
ternal remedy in cases Of Burns, Bruises Sores and
Sprains Stings of Insects &c. and other causes
fsuering has secured forit the most prominent po-
s!tion among the medicines of the day. Beware Of
counterfets and worthless limitations Gail for Perry
Davis Vegetable Pal KILLER, and take no other.
" Sold by Druggists and Grocers. fe3eod&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

Taking into consideration the character of is
vouchers, the history of its cures and its immense
annual sales, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters may be
fairly entitled the Foremost Tonic Of the Age 1t is
not only tonic but constitutional aud local alter
alive, and its tendency is to substitute healthy for
diseased action throughout the system the stom-
ach is feeble and torpid it produces vitalizing i'm
preston upon its tissues. No sooner has the
dyspeptic swallowed dose ofi. than he knows by
his sensations that his stomach has received on Access
Of vigcr 1t increases the desire for fond and the
ability to digest and assimilae it, If the liver is der
elict it improves the condition of the organ and i'm
parts to 1t new and heathful impulse. The bowels
intestinal canal and thereby relieves them and
tablis1es their natural action. Its effect upon the
tory: In short, it tones, alters and regulates the
whole system.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

elasticity, That is indeed fatal defect. We
can convert wheat and cotton into the gold of
Europe but our greenbacks are merest shin-plas-
ters in London or Frankfort. So il we are ever
to give the qualities of expansion and contraction
to the tokens we use for barter we must make
them convertible by approaching them to the
par of the world That can only come by pro
viding for their redemption in coin.
The way to reach this desideratum is by hx-
ing scale of taxation which shall insure an
annual revenue large enough to meet all 'ne
wants of the government and sufhcient EXCESS
to provide for a gradual withdrawal OF the treas
ury notes now in circulation what have gone out
of the forty-four millions with the utmost con-
ceivable rapidity and after that, not less than
six or more than twelve millions annually till
those outstanding attain to par. The annouce
meut of such policy, preceded the BY enact
ment of the measures which would make it
feasible, would be hailed as harbinger of bet,
ter days, and would reflect immortal honor
upon every public man, who contributed by
his voice or vote to it's adoption.
Its a matter of regret that tie Committee
on Banking and Currency in the House, by a
vote of six to five, instructed its Chairman to
introduce bill authorizing free banking. 1t
might be all very well to try an experiment OF
| this kind if we were not already surfeited with
banking institutions, created by thei National
Legislature, and adequate toall the necessities OF
the times These.frequent changes of system are
decidedly Objectionable. Stability in the or
| ganic law by which such corporations are
brought into existence is highly desirable Al
the time Mr. Chase pressed the national banking
act, it was fully discussed. Strenuous opposi-
ton was made against it, but it prevailed not
withstandng. and has worked quite as success
fnlly as its friends could have anticipated, mucl
more so than its opponents predicted it would
The moment seems inopportune for dis
turbing it or subjecting it to competitive inter
ference Free banking is a.sc heme for initiation
very thinly disguised at that and will fine
small favor now with those who are heartily il
earnest for thorough financial reform.
--- YARMOUTH.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

The marked falling off in our foreign trade
which characterized the past year, is also no.
table during the fist month of the new wear.
AtNew York, the figures pertaining to the
dry goods trade for January show decrease
as COMPARED with the corresponding time in
1873 of nearly four millions of dollars. and in
comparison with 1872, decline of over six
millions of dollars. The total amount of
goods thrown upon the market last month.
was &c. 100, 974, against 81, 1867, 452 last year,
and the entries direct for consumption show
falling off of s1,7S6,6O9. The foreign i'm
rort trade of the other leading cities shows
material falling off as compared with the first
month of 1873.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION LAw-The new
election law in Pennsylvania contains among
other provisions that the polls are to be opened
at a. m and close at Z p. m. Every ballot is
to be numbered in the order in which it is re-
ceived, and the number recorded on the list of
voters opposite the name. The votes are to be
counted as soon as the polls close, trplicate
returns made, and the vote as soon as ascer-
'ertalned publicly and fully decl AIRED to the
citizens present and posted on the door of the
election house. Proper registrars are to be an.
nninted ~e
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
BONDS
PRATT'S ASTRAL OIL

Absolutely safe. Perfectly odorless. Always I'M
iorm II umf1ating qualities superior to gas Burns
IN any lamp without danger of exploding or taken
nre. Manufactured expressly to dispace the use Of
volatile dangerous oils. lis safety under every pos
sibe test ana Its perfect burning qualities are Prov
ed by Its continued use In over 10000 families.
millions Of gallons Lave been sold and accident
directly OF indrectly-has ever occurred from burn
ing, storing or handling it.
The immense yearly loss to life and property, re-
sultng from the use Of cheap and dangerous oils in
the United States, Is appalling.
The insurance Companies and Fire Commissioners
throughout the country recommend the ASTRAL
as the best safegard when lamps are used Send for
circular.
For sale at retail by the trade generally, and at
wholesale by the proprietors, CHAo. PRATT & CO..
10S Fulton Street. New York. ano5w6m
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

Perhaps there is something significant in
this: A Cleveland, Ohio, paper says that
.'Wick, the defaulting Treasurer OF Clarke
county, was Republican, elected by Bepub-
lican majority. But Mr.. Wick is locked up in
thelpenitentiary, where he ought to be. The
Democratic Treasurers of Richmond, Fairfield
and Butler counties, have also robbed their re-.
spective treasures, just as Wick did, but where
are they? Are any of the erring Democrats in
the penitentiary or likely to be? Obviously
not
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

The PROPERTY OF JOHN SL1DELL.-A recent
decision of the United States Supreme Conrt
in certain suits brought against the heirs of the
late John Slidell, of the famous Mason-Sl;doI,
affair, ratifies the decision of the Supreme
Court of Louisiana, whereby property con6s-
Gated by the United States dnring the rebellion
and sold, has been adjudged to belong to heirs
of the said Slidell. The property is valued at
about 100000, with about $4,000 of back rent
This decision settles the question of confisca-
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

. LEST there should be any mistake about it.
we again announce that the hearing on say
;nos banks by the Legislative Committee, will
take place in the Hall of the House of Repre-
sentative Thursday afternoon and not
wednesday as has been stated.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

The annual meeting of the Eastern Railroad
stockholders was held in Boston yesterday.
The annual report was distributed. The report
begins with statement of the receipts and
expenditures of the road and all the lines owned
and controlled by the company for the year
ending November Both, 1873, compared with
the year previous as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

wedo not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address fthe writer are in
ali cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty OF good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve COM
punications that are not used
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

The New York Tribune announces that it
has in its possession some startling develop
ments respecting men high in authority, but
that it will take time to investigate before
publishing. This course is both sensible and
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

-. io'eao Blade, Nasbys paper. says
that since The Bourbon Democracy of Ohio
LOOK the relns into their own hands. no man
who was not an open and avowed &C.,.
thizer with the rebels, has been recooa u,pa
~ asuitable person for honorable distino.;o~
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
RATCHELOR,S HAIR DVE-
MARRIED.
DIED.

In this city. Feb. l. Eddie True, son of Stephen
and Eliza l.. Spalding. aged years.
Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
at No. IA Spruce street. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend.
In this city. Feb. 1, Franklin, son of VIM. P. and
Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at l oclk,
at No. 80 Salem street.
In this city, Feb 2. Mrs. Ann Riggs aged 73 wears
In Norway, Jan 81. OF consumption at the residence
of D. II. Harmon, E. Leander Legrow, aged 81 years
months.
In North Bridgton, Jan. q, DR.. Moses Gould, aged
"a wears months
In Dedham. Mass, Feb. I, Mrs. Fannie, widow of
the late Abner Smith of Bridgton, IN her Doth year
In Grafton, N. H., Jan. 5. Geo. P. Gibbs ESQ aoad
65 yeaIs,-formerly of Bridgton. NN0''
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
TUESDAY MORNING, FEB. 8. 1874

EVERY regular attashe of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned BY Stanley IL
Puen. Editor. All railway, steamboat anu LING s,,,g
managers will confer favor upon us by delha. ,,r
credentials Of every person claiming to .h,r-
journal, as we have information that se'o 80 ,ho
mers'' are seeking courtesies In Tue oro, ,n,s
PRESS, and we have no disposition " W. f"'-
siYelY, a party to such frauds. -
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
$4,000
To loan on first class Mortgages i'm
Portland and Vicinity in
sums to suit.

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES. paying to 10 per
nj rszsI D
ESTATE IN PORTLAND AND VICINITY. II judiciously
made, the best and safest modes of employing CAP
ftai FIRST class securities always hand. Interest
and principal collected without charge. GUARANTEES
perfect title and ample security its REAL Es-
TATE LOANS. REAL ESTATE NvEsTMEN AND
IMPROVEMENTS made en- commission and on shares.
BankaDle paper bough. and sold.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
FRENCH LANGUAGE.
JULES L. MORAZAlN,
OF PARIS,
Instructor i'm French at the High
School.
APPLETON BLOCK.
CORTLAND, MAINE.
au25 sntf
To the Public.

To the Public.
The Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to AMI
mails respectfully gives notice that AIoNzo II.
LIBBY, Constable whose Office is at No. so Middle
street, Cup stars) has been appointed Agent Of the
Society.
The public are therefore requested to give prompt
information to him of any cruelty to animals that
may come to their knowledge and he will see to it
that the offenders are brought to speedy and strict
justice. Per order.
ape sniff
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
STATEMENT Of THE
Continental Insurance Co.
OF NEW YORK,
JANUARY 4, 1874.
Cash Cnpi'i,S1 600, 100000


Cash Cnpi'i,S1 900, 10000
Surplus, 1,2JJ.035 .OS
S2,255, 031.OS
ASSETS AS FOLLOWS VIZ:
Cash on hand and in Banks, S143,269.39
Loans on u S. & other stocks
and Bonds, (market value
9e,7IOl ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 222O7S.00
ss65S47.ss
Loans on Bond and Mortgage ION Real
Estate, worth 81 1928 950l ............ 469000.00
U. s. and other Stocks and Bonds, 622, 800
Real Estate owned by the Iany,.... 65O,O0O.00
Premiums due and unpaid and balances in
hands OF agents. ........... 127,I2731
Interest (due this day and unpaid). 1881 80
Rents due and accrued. ........ ...... $4,000
S2,255,s37.0S
LIABILITIES:
Dividends due stockholders and scrip and
scrip interest, unclaimed. ............. SH,71116
Losses unpaid Observation-Disclosures. 126,37UI9
Sill, Os1. 90
GEO I. HOPE, Pres, CYRUS PECK, Sec'y.
w. ID. LITTLE & CO., Agents,
ja3o PORTLAND. ME. d3w
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
1. o. o. f.

L. O. o. F.
Members Of Machigonne, Eastern Star and Port
land Encampme are hereby notified to meet at
Odd Fellows Hall at u o'clock WEDNESDAY
EVENING, Feb. 4th, 1874. Special business. fe3d2t
p. O. 8. of A.
All members are requested to be at their Hall
THIS CTuesday) EVENING, as bu mess of impor-
lance will come before the meeting. Per erder,
fe3sn1t EDGAR B. KNIGHT, Rec Sec'y.
p A I N K IL L e R,
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL SALE

SPECIAL SALE
CHEAP WINTER DRESS GOODS
AT THE NEW
STAPLES DRY GOODS STORE.
In order to make room for the Spring Goods, soon
to be eeded, have marked down lot of
ALL WOOL EMPRESS CLOTHS
to % cts. per yard, which is about half
the actual value.
Also have ON hand a choice stock of
good quality AIpacas, Poplins, and Jap.
anese Poplins at % cts
Ihave large stock Of Black Alpacas,
from 25 cts. to go cts, and fine MOhair
Brilliantines from 50 cts. and upwards.
| COttOns at the Lowest Panic Prices.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03
The Eastern Railroad.
Annual Report.

ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.