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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-14

CUaIoUs.-The police of Nantes have been
investigating a curious matter, namely, the
discovery in the river of q hand, cut off at the
wrist, holding violin. The explanation is as
follows An old teacher Of the violin named
Sofia lived at Villedeuil sur-Seine, and used
to argue that the left hand was more honora-
Bile than the right, because it manipulated the
strings and was served by the right hand hold
ing the bow. When on his deathbed, the
other day, with his violin in his hand he
begged one OF his old pupils who used to visit
him, and who resided at Nantes, not to allow
his hand to be separated from his violin Ia
Giuseppe Guarnerius of the year l725, and to
destroy it. The young man imagined that the
best way to carry out. the wishes of the de-
ceased was to cut otfsthe haud at the wrist and
to throw it with the violin into the river. He
seemed surprised at being interrogated by the
police, and has been discharged. But he is
nevertheless closels watched, some doubt be-
ing felt as to the state of his mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-14

l1 his funeral discourse over he remains of
the Kev; }. n. Coombs, who committed sui
eide 10 Washington on Sunday two weeks ago,
the Rev. Dr.. Sunderland stated that the world
ly estate of the deceased, consisting Of real and
personal pc property amounted to sum eStimat-
cd at from htty to seventy thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-14

WooD mosaic carpetng is Scotch iuven-
ton. lustead af removing the floor, or laying
the mosaic in thin layers, we have 10 the new
invention. "a literal carpet, with a textile back,
Que that can be rolled, laid down, and cut to
pattern just like one of the ordinary class.
Great demand has already been made for the
new commodity, aud factories are about to be
erected especially for its mauufacture. The
woods used are various; 10 general they are
simply vanished, and show the grain. The
carpet is made by cutting the wood into pieces
eight inches broad by seven. n.eighths of an iLoh
thick. These are again cut, according to the
design, aud glued together in frame for that
purpose. After being cut into thick nesscs, the
mosaic front and the canvas back are thorough
ly united, the face is smoothed, polished, aud
ready for use. 1t may be used in any way and
In any climate, and is distinguished for cleani
ness, warmth and durability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-14

Wy NJ. T. BROOkES,
DEALERIN
FINE AND FANCY GROCERIES,
] II King street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
als- Special attention given to the selection OF
TEAS, COFFEES and FAMILY FLOUR.
jy loft
TIEORGE McBURNEY & SON,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RIES, WIRES AND LlQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT
Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HERRING
and MACKEKEL.
NOS. 1876 AND 10 KING STREET,
Washington Hall Bmlding)
Aiexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filled. NH 3l-t1
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-01
4. IUPPO, NJ. D.,

.,IGNORETS BLOCK, NO. I5 MAIN ST.
- Residence, Eternity street, NO. So, cor
ner High. Office hours--0 to Ill A. NJ, ITO r
AZ and 3 tOSP. M. Lingual-English, Espanoi,
Franeaise, Deutsch, ltaliano. auzi u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-01
I. O. O. F..
10. Angeles Lodge No. a5, 1. .. .. r.

saa-.,. Regular meeting held on WE'D
N t,SDAY EVENING ofeach week
49, ut IA O'Clock. Soiourning breth-
Ss.sfrsS~- ron IN good standing are c)rdially
invited. Ii. .WARTENBUitG, N. q.
U,,,~,- - {,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-01
Jranae Grove Encampment, No. 81, |. o. o. F..

,,.,as;., REGULAR MEETINGS held ON
..GfssxN.s the second and Fourth TUES
F@7SssHsssE DAYS of each month at Ia p. NJ.
''T4Ns~ SojournIng Patrarchs in good
standing are cordially invited to attend.
ii. WARTEN BERG, e. L.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-01
SOCIETY NOTICES.
Masonic Notice.
PENTALPHA LODGE, No. 2O2,
Los ANGELES Chapter No. SO, r.. A.. NJ.

Stated convocations on I'd
; : !. n q J:
4 KIN fNMONDAY of each month at
NJ NM 7% p NJ. at Masonic Hall. So
W. JTW journing companions in good
MN|SN standing cordially invited. BY
NNU order of the il. 7.
\ l.. II w. III. A. KIDD, a.a
Nu Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-01
Dissolution of Copartnership.

NOTICE is hereby given that the copart-
IN nership heretofore existing between the
undersigned under the firm name of Auteuers
Il Co., merchants, has this day been dissolv-
ed by mutual consent. Miguel Auteuers do
ing business on the corner of Main and JEFF
fefson streets, and Edwards Auteuers doing
business q. SO Los Angeles street.
EDWARDS AUTEUERS
MIGUEL AUTEUEES
Los Angeles Nov. lst 1875
nOy6IW
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-01
Assessment Notice.
-uE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Co.
Notice of the Application or Susie G.
Baker TO become n Sole Trader.

NOTICE Is hereby given that susie C. Ba-
~ ker of the city of Los Angeles. county OF
Los Angeles, (wife of Melville Z. Baker, IN
tends 20 make an application TO the County
Court OF the county OF Los Angeles, in the
State ofCalfornia, held in the city OF Los An
geles, in said county, at the November term
thereof on the 3d day of December, a. ID. 1915
at 3o'clock p. NJ. of said day or as soon there
after as counsel can be heard, for an order or
Judgment of said Court permitting her 10 car
ry on business in the county of Los Angeles
in her own name and on her own account
pursuant to an Act of the Legislature OF the
state uf California passed April 18th lSo2, en-
titled can Act to authorize Married Women
TO Transact Business in their own name as
sole Traders" and OF the acts amendatory
thereofand supplemental thereto. Tne busi-
ness She intends to carry on is that OF Teach
ing, General Merchandising, Buying and Sell
ling Personal and Real Property in the said
county OF Los Angeles.
SUSIE G. BAKER,
By J. f. GRIFFIN, her Attorney.
November 4th, 1875. a4w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-01
Los Angeles Council No. II, Royal and Select
Masters. r. q. M.

Holds It's stated assemblies on the 4th Mon
day OF each month at Masonic Hal, at 7:30 p.
n Sojourning Companions in. good standing
u,e traternally invited to attend. e.# -t
BY order of the Th.. III
-e7'T j. r. BURNS, Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03

In the crew Of 81 men At work for John Ham
mond In Patten, ii of them are over six feet In
height, and it is poor year for tall men too.
There have been two deaths from measles II
Bremen.
We are pleased to state there is no foundation
for the statement that G. p. kimball, ESQ.,, viii
soon move to Chicago. On the contrary, Mr..
kimball will bring part of Chicago to Portland.
L Portland Press.
There is man at Bates College who can de.
claim as to be distinctly heard at Lisbon Falls.
There has been some delay in getting ready the
workshops in Penobscot county, but it Is now
hoped that operations will commence next Mon
day.
About the first of March new monthly paper
to be issued at Island Falls, called "The Literary
Echo"
Capt Francis Weeks of Patten, received . Sc.
we're fall a short time since. A bundle of pressed
hay in rolling knocked him down and be struck
on his head and shoulders, almost completely par
alyzing him. At last accounts he was not any
better and as he is about Is years old, his recov-
cry is rendered a case Of uncertainty.
The Pittston Shoe Factory was to start up Mon
day.
The Pscataquis train which went off the iron
on Saturday, got in late Sunday night. The loco,
motive which jumped the track still lies several
feet down; the snow pillow was got on the rails and
came down with the train. The hange car was
wreck ed and two or three other cars were smash.
ed. The reguiar train on that road went up and
returned yesterday.-( Bangor Wing, Tuesday.
The wife Of fisherman in Scarboro' has sup
ported herself and two little children by digging
CLANS dnring the winter. Her husband in October
last dug about a load Of clans and set out for
Portland. He sold his load and ordered his gro
ceries, when he was arrested on an execution for
debt. lie was told that he might ship on board q
vessel bound for South America and give ap order
for his wages or he must 60 to jail. Rather THAI
bear the stigma Of being Jail bird he chose to
leave his family to the tender mercies of the world
portland Press, Tuesday.
1t is stated that the finances of the Eastern Rail
road are in better condition than last year; that
reduction of the floating debt has been COM
menced; that $780, 600 in bonds which matnred
ON the first of January have been redeemed, anf
that while 1t has gained SIG, 200 in gross receipt
the total expenditure has been reduced about
daSeO00. 1t is claimed that the relations with the
Boston d Maine road during the year have also
proved advantageous to the Eastern road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
Notice Of Foreclosure.
IIIHEREAs sussn 4. Smith, on the thir

yJYHEREAS, Susan A. Smith, on the thirteenth
w day of September A. ID. 1867, by her deed
of mortgage of that date, duly recorded in the Reg
istry of Deeds for Kennebec County, Book 263
Page 800, conveyed to me a certain lot Of land
situate in Augusta, in said County, and bounded
az follows: Beginning in the south line OF land
owned by Charles II. Beck, in the MOI heast corner
of land conveyed by Luther Severance to John
yarney; thence southerly by the east line Of said
Severance lot four rods to land of l.. Turner, or
passageway thence easterly parallel with said
Beok's south line three and half rods to said Tur
Rer's northeast cotner thence northerly parallel
with the krst described line four rods to said Beck
south line; thence westerly in said Beck's south
line to the bound begun at; with all buildings
thereon. Together with the right OF way from the
house said tssOutherly to an eight rod allow
ance, as described in said deed of mortgage.
And whereas the conditions of said mortgage
have been broken:--
i therefore claim to icreclose said deed of mort.
gage by reason of the breach Of the conditions
thereof, pursuant to the provisions of the statute
in such case made and provided.
SAMUEL TITCOMB.
Augusta, January 23d, 1875. 3wG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
Imprisonment for Debt.

Gov. Seward found when he became Governor
of New York, that the abuse under the law of i'm
prisonment for debt was such that its immediate
repeal was called for and soon as comfortably
seated in his chair went to work to procure it. In
this State VIC see more of its abuse aroundt the cities
and larger towns than in the country. In this city,
for instance one of the Shylocks has procured the
arrest of nearly three hundred during the year.
lie, his officer and justice of the peace after man 5
arrest is of nine to ten dollars before the man
can be liberated. If they find the man has no
friend nor money after the arrest they will dis
charge, but in majority of the cases they let him
take the poor debtors oath. This Shyoc& in the
year 1878, bought of an estate demands against
fishermen on the coast betwiXt here and Nova
Scotia, to the amount Of twenty thousand dollars,
for two hundred. OF these he has found here on
vessels sixty nine, against whom he commenced
actions and had execution on which some have
been arrested; received in cost and debts nearly
fourteen hundred dollars. The gentleman to whom
these debts were due, said to me, these debtors
are all poor; they have been good customers ana
| do not mean to disturb them L.
Portland, Feb. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
THE CASE OF MYSTERY.
Usmmond the Corpse. held for Trial -
Workman, the Detective. Arrested for
Trespas-.


Trespas-.
The case Of George C. Hammond was continued
in municipal court, yesterday morning.
ARENAS Iibbey was sworn, and testified TO
drawing up the affidavit which Hammond signed
lie testified to the contents of the instrument, his
testimony in its essential points, being the same as
that Of Detective Workman. The oath was
stated in positive form, and not from HammonIs
best knowledge. lie administered the oath and
Hammond signed the statement.
Mr.. Piilsbury counsel for the respondent, said
that there no law requiring affidavit to pro-
cure requsition from the Governor. He thought
there was not the slightest foundation for the case
against the prisoner to rest upon. 1t is well
settled principle OF law that there must be two wit
nesses to controyert statements made. to over
throw them. The requiring of an affidavit in these
eases is extra judicial.
County Attorney Whitehousc said that several
nice points of law were involved in the settlement
| Of the case. If any man can come before Magis-
trac and procure requisition for the arrest of
parties, without assuming any responsibility, then
we ought TO know it,
The case was here submitted to the Comt, and
| sum of $1,000 for his appearance for trial on the
| charge of perjury, at the March term of the SUI
| premc Judicial Court Failing to procure bonds,
he was committed to Jail. He was reading news
/ paper when the decision was reached, and appar-
autly took no notice Of what was transporting. If
1 anything, he seemed rather satisfied that he was
to get months board and lodging a. the county 5
| expense.
\ This case of mystery being disposed of, the plot
thickened still more by an officer Immediately
serving warrant for the arrest Of Thomas Z.
4 Workman, the detective. 1t is brought by George
c. Hammond, on plea of trcspass and is a civil
suit for damages the damages being laid at S. 900.
] The warrant charges that Workman arrested Ham
mond without legal authority, ironed him, and
| forced him into jail etc. Workman Immediately
telegraphed to Boston, and procured bail in the
sum of $4,000 Qwice the amount ofthc damages)
for his appearance at the March term of the SUI
| preme Judicial Court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
COngressiO nal Proceedings.
SENATE.

Tuesday February ,.
Mr.. Wright, from the committee on civil SER
Vice ard retrenchment, reported favorably on the
bill providing that for two years from and after
the first day of next July, all salaries exceeding
1920 per annum in all branches of the govern
ment service civil ard military, shall be reduced
10 per cent.
Placed on the calender.
lie gave notice that he will urge its passage at
the earliest opportunity
Mr. Morrill, of Maine, from the committee on
appropriations reported favoiahly ON the House
bill to amend the sundry civil appropriation bill
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1876, in regard
to prin,in. the report of the geological survey
west of the 100 meridian.
Passed.
Mr. She rman submitted resolution insructing
the judiciary commi tee to inquire and report
whether there is now in force any legislation I'M
der which the authorities of thr District of Col
umbia are empowered to prosecute and suppress
notorious gambling Establishments, and if there is
not such legislation to report bill to confer such
powers.
Agreed TO.
Mr.. Windon presented preamble and resolu
ton agreed upon by the baucus yesterday, in
structing the committee on Commerce to insert in
the river and harbor appropriation bill such sums
as in their Judgment can be judiciously and eco
nomicay expended during the next fiscal year
upon the recommendation in the preamble nd
shed this morning.
Ordered to be printed and lie on table
lie gave notice that an early day he would
ask the Senate to consider the same and submit
some remarks.
The Senate resumed the consideration of bills
on the calender, the committee on Indian affairs
being entitled to the floor.
The Senate at 4 rs proceeded to the considera.
ton of executive business and at ) o'clock the
doors were opened and the Senate
Adjourned.
HoUsE.
The House resumed its session at 10 O'Clock A..
NJ.
Mr.. Harris moved to suspend the rules and pass
a bill repeating SO much Of the act of February
IA, 1871, granting pensions to soldiers of the war
of 1872.
1t excludes persons from the benefits Of the act
for disloyalty to the government during the lat e
rebellion.
Rejected as the previous question had not been
seconded.
Mr.. Buffers motion TO prevent dilitory motions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
STATE NEWS.

The annual meeting of the St. Croix 4 Penob
scot Railroad Company has held at their office, in
Calais, on Monday, January 25th. The meeting
having been organized by the appointment of G.
Secretary, the following gentlemen were elected
officers for the current year; George NJ. Porter,
Z. A Barnard, Henry +. Eaton, II. n. Hill and
w. W. Sawyer, Directors; Samuel Black, Treas
urer; Frank Nelson, Clerk. At a subsequent
meeting of the Directors, George NJ. Porter was
elected President, w. W. Sawy er, Superintendent,
and Samuel Black, Clerk. 20
The steamer Katahdin is still stuck in the ice at
Belfast fG
DIR. b. +. Lancaster Of Wiscasset has been lee
turing on the subject Of temperance in Lincoln
county, very acceptably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
Treasurer's Sale.

PISCA TIQCIS, $50
NJ Office is hereby given that on the 3lst Of
~ December, 1873, the Commissioner for the
County of Piseataquis assessed on Township No
8, Range 8, north OF the Waldo Patent in Piscata-
quls County, estimated to contain TWENTY-FIVE
thousand acres, exclusive OF public lands and
lands covered by water of the lakes, the sum OF
two hundred and fifty dollars, to repair the county
road in said No. leading from the north line oil
the town of GuiliOrd, by the dwelling house OF
Frank Hart, to The southeast corner of lot No. l.
Range 2, in said No: g. The said tax has not been
paid. shall therefore sell at public sale much
OF said township as will be necessary to pay the
unpaid tax costs aud interest, at the County
Treasurers office in Dover, in said County, in the
store OF Thompson Il kittredge, on the oath day OF
March, 1873, at ten of the clock in the forenoon
CALVIN Il. KITrREDGE,
3@8 Treasurer Co. Piscataquis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
The Responsibility of Tsilors.

A somewhat novel case Is being tried before
the municipal court in this city. Thomas T. Pat
terson of Vassalboro', brings civil action against
Mr.. P. c. Deliver of this city, tailor in which
it is claimed that Dolver cut suit of clothes for
Patterson in an unskillful and understandable
manner, so that the suit failed to fit. lie took
Il back to Deliver and asked if he would make
the change. He replied that he would, provided
Patterson would pay him for it. The suit Of
clothes was cut in the shop, and that is all that
Deliver had to do with it. Patterson went else
where to have the suit fitted, at an expense Of
about ST. and this is all he claims. with the excep-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03

UssEs-PARTRIDGE Bros, Augusta, now
make a speciality Of fitting trusses. Thousands
suffer from wearing an i'll fitting truss because
they have purchased some patent advertised hum
bug, or bought of dealer whose stock of good
trusses has been so small that it would not furnish
good fit though perhaps a few cents might be
saved in the price of the truss We have the largest,
best variety of these goods in the state, and our
experience enables us to select truss best adap-
ted tn any case presented. Every rupture or her
Ella has its peculiarties which must be carefully
regarded in the mechanical adjustment OF truss.
PARTRIDGE Bros. Apothecaries under Granite
Hall Augusta dec7 I ltaw-Wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
The Public Library's Last Drawing.

In response to letters and inquiries. we do not
hesitat to say, the most positive terms. that the
fifth concert of the Public Library Of Kentucky
will take place February 9th, beyond the posi-
bility of doubt. The death of Gov. Bramlett
does interfere with the business OF the office, as
the Board of Trustees have appointed Hon. {. NJ.
Briggs Gov. Bramlette's law partner, and the ac-
tive manager hcretofore), to conduct the office.
All the money received is safe in bank, and will be
paid to holders of prizes Immediately after the
drawing, and with the same certainty and prompt
ness as heretofore. The drawing VIII take place
as announced, and those who secure prizes will
get their money beyond the contingency of a
doubt. f&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
Chicago Produce Market.

CHIOHKUl TtU
tlour-dull-e extra spring al 4.
Wheat-So. spring cash SjAa; Mch. SS}sa-,
Feb. sS-a3t.
Corn-No 2. mixed, cash. e4>ss, Mar. 7i5sa3.
RIA Jun 644a,. Feb.
Oats-No. 2, 52ssa- cash May, 5G}.a-; 52Aa4-
Feb; 53a Mar.
Rye-No. ?, Q6a96.
Barley-No. spring liza Dash; l3iba Mar.
l23a Feb.
Dressed Hogs-s 0Cas 05-.
-pcik-lI 75al7 90ls cash; Is 10is 25 Feb; Is 80 =
ais SIX Mch
Lard-l3 35al3 Bin cash; ID l71ssI3 20 Feb; 10 50
ais 5.9 Mch
Bulk Meats-shoulders 6aa-; short rib mid,
9lsa- short clear mid a9a.
Hams IL lbs average l0ea-.
Whiskey-4-a.
Freights-Corn TO Buffalo, l-ia; wheat do *
Kec.ipts 5000 flour; $4,000 wheat: $4,000 corn I;
1909 oats; ?35 rye; 1900 barley
shipments 5000 lour; 81 900 wheat; 1000
et"i 5000 oats. 1000 barley. III rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, February 2. 1t is said the frig-
ase Pensacola which is to sail to-day from this
81 eco worth OF arms. On arrival at Honolulu he
aud his arms to be transferred to the frigate
Tuscarora, which will take him to one of the Sa-
moan Islands. 1t is rumored that he is under the
direction OF the President, with the intention of
anneSing one of the Samoan Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03

Harvey Mitchell was arraigned yesterday in the
municipal court for playing cards in his shop on
Water street, on Sunday, in violation of the stat
utes. lie was ordered to pay fine of SO and
COSTS and was allowed till to-day to find the mon
ey, or 60 up to the stone house on the hill.
The Trustees of the Normal School met in this
city last evening, and voted to add preparatory
year to the Normal course OF studies, and chose a
committee to arrange the course and TO attend to
other matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03

There y no disease SO prevalent in America as
dyspepsia and certainly none which has SO gener.
ally bafiled and defeated the skill of the medical
profession. The only remedy for this distressing
complaint is pure indicated s,imulant. Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, whose essential principle is
be the only Alternative corrective and restorative on
which they can rely. The Btters are the best pos.
sble specific for hltu!ency, dizziness, water brash
lrreguarity Of the bowels, and all indications OF
confirmed dyspepsia. They do not excite, but
soothe the irritated stomach and bowels, and may
be taken by persons of the most delicate and sensi-
tive organization, who are unpleasantiy affected by
the use OF the ordinary stimulants of commerce.
Though their effect is most decisive yet they
mild and bcnefcent in OF GRAFTON, as to be suita
bic to children Us well az TO adults.
feb3- teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
WASHINGTON.

Washington, February 2.
The President sent the following nominations to
the Senate to-day:
Commodore Roger n. stembel to be Rear Ad-
miral on the retired list.
Chief Constructor Josiah Hanscom to be chief
of the Bureau Of Construction and repairs in Navy
Department.
postmasters.
Harris Whipple at Fair Haven. Connecticut.
Charles Z. Horne at Stoneham, Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-03
Proposals.
BATH.
Marine Disaster.

Bath, February 2. A despatch from London
Monday, from the Captains wife, says she was
taken off from ship Moravia, Morse Of Bath from
Cardiff January sth, for Mallcndo, by ship Wes-
ley, in Lat IL, Long. 40, north, Jan 9th, vessel
leaking rudder gone and mainmast sprung.