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GT- Uut ia Aipn,ana, ahon they sts,t
a man down hill Ia u barrel, they speak
VI his appearance in a new role.
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The Lunatic's Ball.

Al the recent annual ball al the lunatic
ASYLUM in New Haven, Conn.,, twenty
couples entered the hall, arranged in two
lines facing each other, and stood still in
profound silence, waiting the music. In
this patty the strangeness of the perform
eIs was most appar,n'. The men wore
a look upon their faces Of such resolu-
ton as one would expect on that Of a
brave man, brought face to face with
some terrible danger. The women were
more wandering in their glances, but
nearly all were serious too The music
burst forth and q simultaneous movement
fol owed all sor.s OF movements, some
cultivated steps. but for the most part
mere violent shutting exercise. Directly
they all seemed TO have forgotten that
they had partners, and settled down into
dancing. There was some peculiarly
about every individual, but IN every one
was observable n sort of ecstacy. Some
of them kept their gaze fixed upon the
ceiling, turning neither to the right nor
tho LETT; Others kept watch upon their
feet, which. to their bewildered minds,
were perhaps going sadly astray
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ADVICE TO You've FARMERS. The Ne

ADVICE TO YovSG FARMERS The New
England Farmer well says:
We ara often asked by young farmers
our opinion ahout going into some par
ticular branch OF business
Whether horses, or cattle, or sheep are
preferable
Whether there is most money in the
dairy or wool?
Whether to sell milk or make butter 7
Whether poultry raising is profitable
Whether, in fact, this or that branch is
mos. advisablel
Answers to these questions must BE
based on full consideration of such cir
cnmstances as soil. markets, preferences
Of the farmer and his family, etc but,
after all what one does is of less conse
qnence than how he does it, Whatever
you undertake, master III il possible
Don't cxpec! to make fortune at farm
Ing in one year, or in FIVE years Strive
10 raise crops Of superior quality; don
b, satisfied with anything short Of the
very best 10 your line, aud when yoc
have gained a reputation for raising good
crops, aud for fai. dealing, keep that
reputation 1t is as valuable to you a'
the farm ITSELF.
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A SCARED Lor OF DAEKirs An ex.
change tells how lot Of darkies were so
badly scared that the " har" of their
heads stood out like qGills, fretlul por
cupines. and so forth. As a starter"
VIC are informed that there is a station
on tae Selma and Meridian railroad
named Cuba Well, few nights since,
MS the train with an emigration agent and
q crowd OF freedmen going West. reached
this point the brakeman put his head in
silc the car door, and sung out" Cuba
One old darkcy rose, and as his wool
Strengthened ont. said, "Dar! fore God,
] know'd it! Heah we is in Cuba, an
dat ar white man guinc to put us in dc
war. or sell US fore day Oof! Use
gwine from heah" And he, with about
thirty more, loped Off into the woods,
leaving the agent to use big words about
Cuba, brakemcn, and the uncertainty OF
the F" "nigger. F"
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~ A brecch Of tie piece-The butt
Of a gun.
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rF Man is a sort CT tree which We are
too apt to Judge by the bark.
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EF- An article you can always bor-
row: Trouble, and never Obliged to re.
turn IT,
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NATIONAL BANK
Oh
Western Arkansas,
Fort Smith, State of Arkansas,

At the close of business the l2th day of Sepem-
bor, A. .. 1913;
RESOURCES.
Loansand Discounts $50 go 20
[. :. Bonds to secure circulation oopO w
Other stock, bonds and mortgages 3,lli %
Due FROM redeem ng and reserve agents l,Fb ~
National Bauks 9,2SS S5
" state Banks and bankers II "
Furniture and fixtures 2,NU W
premiums paid 5000 o.
Current Expenses ia ~
Bils Of other National banks 400 "
Fractional Currency Qncuding nickeD 81 Is
Specie, viz corn % w
LesSl IoE1e. Notes 9,Ooo w
li,52i IS
LIABILITIES.
Capiels;oeA paid ia s33'gW %
Sufpus Fund l,3,oW
pisrouut go 81
Profit and Loss i'Uo y
Circulation Outstanding i9i.9 w
individual deposits io,B. "
Demand certificates of deposit II, ,l6O -
lll. .52l IS
T. =. k. RooTs, Cashier Of the National Bank Of
Western Arkansas, do soemny swear that the above
belief =. X. ROOTS Cashier.
tobcr, 1873. &. ". SCHNEIDER,
Notary Public.
Signed /: ( #%: !: E'ss,S Rss..: 'Rsss,Ss: N. Directors.
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ST RECEIVED.
fine selected lot OF assort
Iron

from the Globe Rolling Mills CHM. bought
since thr govt. manufacturing duty was re-
moved. which our customers and all hands can
have the benefit of by calling early on
GEO. AUSTIN.
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ET The um, ire Of the Chicago Times
decid.s tina, the game OF life with Chang
aud Ia. a.s . tie.
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cT" Grandma, why don't you keep .
servant any longer?' "Wsll, you see,
child. rm getting old now and can't take
cars Of one. as used to. you know.
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WhiSkey,

warranted not to cut in the eye--not head
ache in hhds. of tit is no sooner in youI
belly than its on your back in pound of beet
and 1t carries a bead like n necklace; for
sale by
GEORGE AUSTIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-15

London, H. In the Tichborne case DR..
kensally to-day concluded his closing speech
for the defence. He demanded a verdict for
the claimant, declaring that the preponder-
ance of mistaken evidence in his favor was
overwhelming. He maintained that the
charges against Lady Radcliffe had been
proved true.
Versailles, IA, In the Assembly to-day,
tn general debate on the bill prov iding for
the nomination Of mayors by the government
was concluded, and the Chamber resolved by
31S yeas to SIG nays to proceed to this dis.
cussion of the claims of the bill.
Madrid IA. The government forces on oc-
cupying Cartegenia found the Notifications
and buildings badly damaged by bombardment.
One OF the nsurgent steamers which attempt
ed to escape has been captured with a large
number of refugees on board. Mendez
Nunez with another party of insurgents sue
ceeded in reaching the port of France with
which she was pursued by French mau- of
war. The members of the Juniata surren-
dered the iron-clad Nnmancia to the French
authorities at Mers ell Kebir, and the tri eolor
now flies at her masthead.
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workmen engaged in fighting the fire narrow
y escaped with their lives. Nearly 1000 mi.
ners are now idle in this place alone and this
evening held large meeting. The impcnd.
ing strike was discussed and they voted to
demand an advance of 10 per cent. for the
ensuing year over last years basis while
coal brought the present price in the mar
ket, but should tho price grow less they
would consent to come down as it fell to an
advance of ALP per cent. but no lower. The
committee having this proposition waited
upon Charles Parrish, President of the
Wilkesbarre Coal and Iron Company. He
made reply that he could not agree to any
advance until he had consulted with the di-
rectors, but in the meantime they might go to
werk on last years basis as fast as the re-
pairs on the machinery in the mines would
permit. The men however declined to go to
work at all unless their demrnds for the adj
vance were acceded to. The Chairman, be-
fore adjournment, requested fall attendance
OF delegates to the general meeting on the
18th inst. The feeling among the miners
generally is strongly in favor of the strike if
their wages are not advanced. They claim
that they are fully prepared and think the
present better time to enforce their de-
mands than they will ever have again
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STATE NEWS.

Albany items from the Oxford Democrat:
c. S. Wight has recently erected a Mill for
the manufacture of various kinds Of lumber.
lie has portable engine of sufficient power
to carry the largest size, (4s inch) board saw
he will alternately attach different kinds of
machinery, such as for saving shingles, clap
boards, shovel-handles, spool-strips, &c.
Hon. John Lynch is running his mill to the
ex,ent of his power, both water and steam;
he has large stationary engine. He has re-
Gently commenced making match-splints and
will probably do large business in that line.
VIM. Calden, So years old, . resident
Phillips, has just died, despised by the fra
ternity of dentists. The old fellow never had
but one set of teeth, and never lost one Of
them in his life by accident or decay.
The Paris Hill Manufacturing Co. have de-
clared dividend for the four months next
preceding LIST of January at the rate of 6 per
cent semi-annually.
The Maine Central Railroad Company has
recently erected a handsome and substantial
brick and granite freight house, $50 feet long,
ut Pi,i:fe
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over, aud not a vessel with draft of 20 feet
of water or over could get over the bar.
Mr.. Archer Of Md. rema rked that therefore
the defence of New York was'not in its for
tifcations but in tile wreck Of foreign war
ships.
Mr.. Crooke believed that the city of New
York safe, otherwise three or four years ago
the British iron clad Monarch with the body
of Peabody on board was not able to get over
the bar, and had to send the body by tug,
and recently the Spanish ironcla Arapilss
had to discharge some of her armament in
Cuba before she could get into New York
hsrbor.
Mr.. Kelley OF Penn, also stated that when
the ship Cathedral could not get into New
York she had to be sent around to Philadel-
phia and to have her cargo discharged there
and sent to New " rk by rail-
Mr.. Cox remarked that the harbor of New
York had been filling up some years on ac-
count of all ashes and refuse matter thrown
into il.
Mr.. Crooke OF n. Y, said that there was
as much water on the New York bar as there
was two hundred years ago, and New York
representatives, ought to know that fact lie
GCrooke) knew it. a a-ea .sas 80.
Mr.. Hale of Me-, said that the discussion
had taken fearful and wonderful complica-
ton, and as he did not know what would
come next he would move that this committee
rise.
The committe rose without much progress
on the bill and the House adjourned.
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MARYLAND.

Baltimore, IA. S. A. Carr was elected
president of the National Brick Layers
Union o-day. They discussed the ritual to-
day.
The National Board of Trade adopted reso.
tions endorsing the recommendations of the
New York Chamber of Commerce, that tracks
be established for European ocean steamers.
Discussion was had upon the resolutions Of
the Boston Board of Trade relative to in
formers and moieties, during which the sys-
tenn in vogue of spies and custom house de-
tectives was characterized as outrageous. A
resolution was introduced that Philadelphia
be the place for holding future sessions.
Resolutions were introduced from the finance
committee for stopping any further issue of
paper money and asking congress to compel
backs to reserve coin until they have 80 per
cent. in reserve. Debate followed After
debate on national finance, adjourned.
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ROCkLAND.

Rockland, II. The severest snow storm OF
the season began here at an early hour this
morning, the wind blowing hard from Tie
northeast, and continued through the day,
clearing up at about half-past six this eve
ming. The roads are badly drit;ed and the
evening train was several hours late. Schoon-
err Fanny Barney, of this port, went ashore
south of the city this morning. Damage not
yet ascertained, but probably not great No
other disasters to our shipping are reported.
William Domaine was arraigned before the
Police Court day for an assault on E. I'll
tus, Monday, and required to give bail in FIVE
hundred dollars for appearance before the
Supreme Court, which he furnished. Both
are OH men. Titus injuries are not of a
dangerous character.
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curying shop of Daniel W. Dodge in Freedom.
An inaucst VAS called and 1t annears from the ties.

| curying shop of Daniel W. Dodge in Freedom.
An inquest called, and it appears from the ties.
timony elected, that McCurdy had been employed
by Dodge in the curryng business for several
years. For some time leather has mysteriously
disappeared from the loft of the bhilding the de.
ceased and his employer conceived the foolish and
almost insane idea of setting a trap to catch (or
kill the thief by placing loaded gun beneath the
stairs in such position that any one ascending and
attempting TO raise the trap door to enter the lott,
where the leather is kept, would be quite sure to
discharge the gum and receive more or less injury
therefrom.
To the deceased was committed the shop and
gum and he would take pains to place the gun in
position every night, and remove it in the morning,
This was done on Saturday night, as usual. Mr..
McCurly was seen to enter the shop Sunday noon,
and shortly after the report of gun was heard,
succeeded by heavy fall. On Monday morning,
at eight O'Clock the shop entered aud the body
of Mr.. McCurdy was found lying at the foot of the
second stairs in pool of blood, with a wound in
his neck made by the contents of the gun. He had
probably forgotten the fatal trap and fell victim
to the most unfortunate plans that he had himself
contrived. The deceased was s. years ofhge, Il
man respected, Of good, industrious habits, and
leaves u wife and three children.
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FROM NEW YOKk.

New York, II. Judge Blatchford Of the
United States District Court has denied the
motion for the discharge of Joab Lawrence
who is heldon an extradition warrant, charged
with swindling number OF people in Michi
gan by means of worthless mining stock. He
is now in the custoday of the sheriff awaiting
the action of Gov. Dix.
Several of the Communists arrested yoster-
day were released on bail to-day to stand
trial on the charge Of having attempted to in
cite riot.
The iioboken Savings Bank resumes bust
ness Monday.
The [. 5. Attorney here to-day told the
destitute Nlrsinius prisoners that the govern
ment could not assist them. -fts ~
The Steamer Silesa arrived Ecre to LAY
from Hamburg.
Reuben Murdoch who shot his wife dead
last night thinking she a burglar, gave
himself up promptly to the police. He Is
overwhelmed with grief.
The murderer of Watson the Swedish sail
or by Peter Swenson was most brutal. The
dispute was trifiing enc. and any one Of the
five awful stabs inflicted by the murderer up
on his victim would have been fatal. Sven
son went to a friends house, shaved, bathed
and changed his clothieg, and was making his
way to Hamilton ferry to reach New York
City, when the police caught him. He con-
tessel the murder.
Joseph W. Freeman, aged 81, shot and
killed his mother at Der residence in Jersey
City tonight. He entered the house aud
asked her for two thousand dollars. upon be-
ing refused he drew pistol and shot her in
the back. The victim is the widow of Joseph
II. Freeman, and owned considerable proper
ty. Young freeman was arrested
General Gushing who was some time ago
invited to deliver an address before the Mex
lean war veterans has declined the efgagp-
ment, and the committee of arrangements
have selected General Negly in his place.
Poughkeepsie, H. The snow storm has
continued all day. The snow is quite deep.
The storm has prsvaled at all points on the
Hudson.
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NEWS BY NAIL.

Governor Allen of Ohio was inaugurated
Monday.
President Grant refuses to send troops to
Texas, in response to Gov. Davis's request.
Gov. Davis of Texas has issued q procla-
nation advising and commanding all persons
recently elected to offices in that State not to
attempt TO take possession of said Offices, as
the law providing for such election has been
declered unconstitutional.
The annual meeting of the Massachusetts,
Press Association is to be held 10 Boston
February III The exercises will include
business meeting for the election of officers,
consideration If the next summer excursion
and discussion Of topics Of interest. dinner
at the American House, with the usual enter
tainment of poems aud addresses, and an
evening at one Of the places Of amusement.
In The United States senate Monday, q
number Of petitions and memorials were pre-
scented, and bill was introduced BY MIR. In
gals of Kansas relative to the carrying of
freight and passengers over the Union Pacific
Railroad and its branches. The discussion
OF the salary repeal bill was resumed, and
substitute offered by Mr.. Conkling of New
York, repeating the law Of 1874 and returning
to the tire asury the extra salary, except where
actually drawn and retained, and Withholding
mileage to the members of the FIRST session Of
the present Congress, was passed by large
vote. resolution was passed In favor Of the
resumption of specie pay ments. In the house
of representatives a large number Of bills
were introduced and several resolutions re-
la.ing to taxes were discnssed. among Which
that Of Pennsylvania, opposed to the increase
of taxes and favoring loan when required.
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MASSACHUSETTS.


Lowell, Il. Snow has fallen steadily day
to the depth of eleven inches, accompanied
by high wind, making travel difficult
Boston, Il. James W. Homer, John B.
McCoole and George II. Noble, against
whom indictment was found charging them
with the murder of Emma McCoole at Chel-
sea, have been released on their own recog-
nizance, evidence not warranting their trial
for murder. ~- g
Last evening there was meeting of few
prominent labor reformers at the Sherman
house, at which the remarks of Mayor Cobb
to the labor delegation were criticized as be-
ing in favor of capital. Steps were taken for
the formation of labor council, to exert an
influence with the cause of labor against cap
ital.
Henry Collender, of firm Henry Collender
( Co, wholesale grocers died last night, af-
ter a brief illness, arising from an injury to
his knee few days since. Y. sa.~ -
Fire at Newton this afternoon at about 4
O'Clock destroyed the Cole block. loss about
$50 GOO.
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National Bank Officers.

At the annual meetings of the stockholders OF the
national banks in this city, held on Tuesday, the
following Directors were chosen:
GRANITE NATIONAL.
Benz. III. Cushman, Darius Alden, James W.
North William Caldwell John II. Hartford. Bcni.
II. Cushman Is reelected President, and VIM. Il.
Johnson, Cashier.
FREEMANs NATIONAL.
VIZ. Haett John Mulliken, Russell Eaton, o.
C. WhitehOuse. Saml Titcomb. WI Hallett has
been reelected President, and j. l.. Adams, Cash.
Ter.
The annual meeting OF the First National has
not been holden.
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DECORATED CHINA SETS CHEAr.-We re-
Gently called the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of Richard Briggs, 49,
Washington street, Boston, who is offering
decorated dinner and tea sets at greatly re-
duced prices. The plan which he has adopted
for the first time in this country, of offering
really desirable China sets at very low prices,
is meeting with great success, and we advise
all to avail themselves of the rare opportunity
to supply their tables with handsome SER
vice for about the usual cost of ordinary
white China.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.

San francisco, II. Steamships China and
Colorado, both overdue from Hong Kong and
Yokohama, have neither been heard from.
The weather is again stormy.
In the legislature, a Lii was introduced for
the abolition Of the death penalty for mur-
der and treason.
The officers Of the law seem to have lost all
track Of Tiburcoi Vssquez and his gang of
bandits since their last exploit Kingston,
FrescrO county.
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favorable. Money was very easy during the altar.
noon, and freely oferee at 5per cent. on call.
to-day:
Currency exchanges &S5, 221 ,0s2
Currency balances A2.90QlJ7
Gold balances 3 HfsG TO 1g63.265
Gold exchanges AS675Vl
Foreign exchange closed dull; ST. for prime
bankers sixty days sterling; Sc for demand.
Customs Receipts to-day 500 600
Gold closed nix after selling at 1ll3tak. The
market was very quiet and without any special fea
ture.
The rates paid for carrying to-day were 7,6,4,5,
3, 2, and per cent.
The assistant treasurer paid out to-day $40 600
on account of interest and Si7s,e0O in redemption
OF 800 ponds.
The operations in the Gold Exchange Bank to.
day were:
Gold balances Al SCI. oil
Currency balances 81, Isl l61
Gross clearances 1854 900
state bonds quiet. Governments closed strong.
There was an increased demand this afternoon and
higher prices prevailed. Stocks were weak until
the fret board at decline of = to lper cent.
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INDIAN A.

indianapolis, A. Col. Thomas N. Still
well, Minister to Venezuela, during Johnson's
Administration, was shot and instantly killed
by John L. Corwin, at Anderson, Ind, this
evening. Corwi in and Stillwell were disput-
ing about some financial matters connected
with the Stillwell bank of Anderson, when
Stillwell drew a pistol and fired, the ball
struck silver dollar in Corwin's pocket,
wounding him slightly in the leg. Corwin
then fired, hitting Stllwell in the right temple
the ball passing through the brain. Corwin
gave himself up.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Jan. IA.
Receipts 1900 -four; 2l60O0 wheat; e 400 corn !;
80 600 oats; Loo rye; Il 900 barley ~
flour-extra spring 6-a625.
wheat-No.l spring ll6le, No. do 1879. al25-, Feb.
l23-, Mar. No. spring NIX, rejected ITO.
Corn-No. mixed 5912a-, cash COS, new No.
mixed 5l-a52.
Oats-No.2 2, cash II, Feb. 42k, May
Rye-advanced and fair demand ut 79aSl--.
Barley-No. fall -, No. spring 4O-a-.
Provisions-Pork li35-al4-; lard -a9l0; bulk
meats, shoulders 5le, short clear mid *; green
meats shoulders 5H; hams So.
Whiskey- fair demand at ON.
shipments 5000 -four; 5000 wheat; 1000
corn; Is 900 oats: 1900 barley; 900 rye.
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BATH.

Bath, II. A northeast snow storm, ac-
compenied by high wind, commenced here
this morning and has prevailed all day, COW
cring the ground to the depth of about six
inches. Trains on the Knox & Lincoln rail-
road arrived on time, but the Boston train,
due at three o'clock, did not arrive until
nearly six.
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Regular services are held in the newly dedic ated
baptist church at North Vassalboro, preaching by
Rev. j. X. Bowler. Twelve pews in the church
have been sold, and fifteen rented. Funds are
raised for current expenses by monthly payments
the envelope system being practiccd. Pews are let
ny the payment often pei cent. their original
cost. The new church mas seating capacity for $40
persons.
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NEWS TELE GRAPE
1ailv Esnnebet 9ournal.
PORTLAND.

Portland, II. Patrick Gormley was ar
rested to-day for throwing a man named
Thos. Doyle out of his shop Friday afternoon.
Doyle's arm was broken in three pisces, and
modification having set in, isthoughthe cam
not live y i -
The Grand Jury have brought an indict-
ment for bigamy against Mrs. Waite, before
reported, claimed by man purporting to be
first husband in the Provinces.