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GARROTED HER

and tied her hands together with a rope, and
then her keys were taken from her pocket,
the new conner saying TO Vague in Spanish,
=. Hold her fast {; know where the money
Is" What WAS the wOman's horror, TO
recognize the voice OF her husband 5
own brother, Francisco Sancho, Of Caretta,
whom she had left in Spain month before,
and supposed still to be there. Evidently he
knew Of their money, and she remembered
that he had asked them TO lend him 1000
francs, and had even struck her on their re-
fusal. She at once saw her terrible position,
and that there was only one chance of escape
namely, 10 remain perfectly still. This
she did with marvellous s=lf-PUsscs-iun, ! hIle
Vaoue still held her and Francisco Sancho
was rlflns the drawer where the money Was
kept. Not a word nor groan escaped her
lip-, though she mus; have been III fearful
pain. At last Francisco Sancho said, d" We
have what we want" The wretch then
drew a long Catalonian knife and
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HIS son HAD BEEN ARREsTED,

by order of the Spanish Consul, as wishing
to avoid the conscription. Vague further
produced letter purporting 10 be from Pra-
ty, requesting his brothrr-in-lnw TO come at
once 70 his assistance at Marseilles. and ask
ing him 10 receive Vague as a friend. San
cbo therefore, at once departed for Marseillrs,
and left his couurryman installed IN his
house. Vague went out twice duriug the
evening, and ten minutes after his return on
the second occasion, at about $50. the door
bell rang. Nine. Srncho was going down
stairs to answer it, when thick wooden COW
ering was thrown over her head from behind
by Vaque. and at the same time the house
door was opened and a second man entered.
The newcomer a. once rushed toward the
unEor' innate woman and commenced beating
her about head and body with a bludgeOn,
Nine. SanchO, ii should be added, being Glei-
ents at the time. The two ruffians next
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a FRENCH TRAGEDY.
Man Stabs His Sfster-in.Law Six Times
After Robbing Her.

The London Times correspondent in Paris
writes to that journal on May 20: A terri
bic story has just been unfolded at the Assize
Court Of Mines will tell it as briefly as I
can: A Spanisrd called Jaimes Saneho had
for MANY years lived with his wife at Beau
caire. The husband was cl!faaisr. and as the
couple were laborious and honest they enjoyed
An excellent reputation, and were esteemed by
all who knew them. By dint of hard work
they managed 10 save q sum of nearly 5000
francs. with which they purposed TO return
to their native place, Tar:-goua, and there
buy back little property " hich had former
" belonged 10 the family. Last October, IN
deed. they had made journey with this
object, bat not being able 10 come tC terms
with the proprietor, they had returned 10
Beaucaire. While waiting for some good in
vesrment for their earnings hey hid the
money IN the house where they lived alone in
the Grand Rue. On the 21th OF November,
al Q o'clock in the morning, they received
visit from fellow-countyman, who au-
nounced himself As one Jose Vague, and said
he was sent by Sanohe's bro'her-in-law,
name Praty, to announce his arrival at Mar
seilles. and TO say that
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The 7th annual meeting Of the Bowdoin Alum
nj Of Portland and vicinity, wiz b held ct the
Falmouth Hotel, Thursday, Jan. 9Th. Col. Chas.
P. Mattocks Is orator.
Mrs. Hannah Smell Of Minot, has recently had
rose cancer, 20 inches in circumference, success
fully removed from her neck.
The Press says that Miss Cary has completed
her arrangement to 60 to Vienna in the spring,
after which she will remain in Europe for some
time, prosecuting dramatic studies. She viii re-
turn to America late in the summer, and win
probably give concert in Portland in September
She will sing in opera in this country next season.
under the employment Of Max Strakosch.
gentleman writing from Usage, Iowa, to the
Oxford Democrat, says that in that city there are
at least l20 Maine people, and they have very
pleasant gatherings. He does not advise persons
who are doing well in New England, to 20 West,
and thinks for himself, there Is NO place Ike
Maine.
are named as follows: Thomas E. Winship, aged
20; Charles s. Ramsdell, aged Is; Charles E.
York, aged 10; Charles Hartman, aged 20, and
Llewellyn Bubier, aged 20. The first and the
last three have very bad records, while Ramsdell
is thought not to be so bad. 1t is fact worthy of
note, says the Press, that when the revolt took
place, l25 boys remained in their beds quiet ss
though nothing was happening. If they had been
disposed every one OF them could have escaped.
If the 10 boys in the first class had been allowed
~ HHSy Vouiu hosC Siouiy uCIpCu tiiG OfiCCIS W
overcome the rebellious element.
VIM. Irish of Hartland the last of the soldiers
of 1871, was rendered helpless by a paralytc
stroke on the 10th.
Mr.. S. D. Parsons informs US that while be was
driving home from church last Sunday evening.
and was just passing the buildings at the dam,
two men rushed out, seized his horse by the bride
and demanded money. Mr.. Parsons told them to
let go; but they were not satisfied until he drew
his revolver and fired three shots at them. At
this time his young horse became unmanageable
and he drove on. 1t is thought one of the shots
took effect, as one of them shou.ed.-[ Bangor
Wing.
A very pointed conversation was overheard on
Congress street last evening. A young man had
just come from the Museum, and was in the act
OF seeing his beloved to her home. As they passed
up the street the conversation turned to the play
which they had just enjoyed. Judging from the
conversation he was finding fault with the love
scene between Chas. DArbel and Hortense. 81
could do better than that myself" the young man
remarked. "Why in heavens name don't you
then" she replied Then there was long pause.
portland Press.
A man named Thoms. from Bangor, had hi.
pocket picked at the Boston & Albany railroad
depot, Boston, yesterday afternoon of two tickets
to California and SIT. He was one Of party OF
eleven who had started westward.
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Marine News.

New York, December 90. The brig Leona,
from Liverpool, reports that on the 2sth, in lat
SO, q, long. 80, so, passed the schooner Bonnie
Ives of Ellsworth, Ne. Run close to her to ex-
change longi,udes. but could see no one on board.
Hailed her but received no answer. Thinking
something was wrong on board, tackled ship and
stood back to her.
The boat was on her t,ayits and everything
looked snug about the deck. We concluded to
board her and see what was the matter. Launched
our boat and sent the mate and two men to her
When the boat was near her, she upset, and the
mate and two men got on her bottom, and after
considerable trouble we succeeded in getting
close to them and threw ropes. All got hold of
them and were hauled along side, but before we
could get them all en- board, John Patterson sea-
man, a native of Sweden, let go his hold and
was ,irow ned. The two others were greatly ex-
hausted, having been in the water three hours.
Did not learn what there was on board the
schooner.
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STATE NEWS.

The Lewiston journal saws that at a special tow .
meeting tfe town oil China voted TO raise $500 to
pay damage incurred by accident to Amos Jones
also to raise law expenses in the case, about 5000
and as yet the place where the accident occurred
remains unprotected, though in the streets Of
Branch Mills village
A valuable hound, belonging to A. w. Bick
ford, ran a fox about twelve miles, and at last
drove him on to the ia lroad track from Readfed
to Whit hrop. The fox kept the track and ran
across the bridge, the hound following close
upon him. When midway of the bridge the
passenger train struck him, and that dog has gone
TO new hunting grounds Journal.
An Indian tomahawk of flint was found about
6 miles above here, the Giggey farm. 1t is
probably an ancient relic. On the farm of Rev.
Mr.. Keep, in Dalton, is place where the Indians
undoubtedly manufactured tomahawks, and at
Portage Lake is the flint from which they quarred
for that purpose, as the chips at the former place
exactly resemble those at the latter. Mr.. Isaac
Goodhue has the tomahawk alluded TO above
IT. Fairfield Aurora.
The net receipts of the Universalist fair and
levee at West Waterville, reached about S15.
Work on the new hotel now being built by the
Messrs. Staples at Old Orchard, Saco, is being
pushed with vigor. and the work is much in adj
vance of what the contractors contemplated at
this time. From present appearances, the work
will be finished long before the first Of June, at
which date the contract time is made
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\ curious position was that occupied by Ger
tain individual yesterday afternoon, who got
aboard the eastward bound train in this CITY,
Over his shoulder was thrown sack of straw mat
ting of the material used in the covering Of tea
boxes There was something heavy concealed IN
the bag, which caused it to 'cave in and just as
the individual was getting aboard the car. ou'
rolled jug, that striking upon the platform,
smashed in pieces, and an odiierous smell saluted
the nostrils of the spiritually minded. Ii certainly
was new rum or very strong whiskey. The loser
let the whole sack slide, and he skunk away into
the car, evidently ashamed Of himself The dry
ones, with tongue cut and watering mouths, gath
cred about to hold post moltem examination ;
ia one corner of the sack was found "thc little
brown luz" smiling with exceeding fulluess, that
had maintained lis fullness, while its larger
s,mpalioa bad become smashed. One of the
members of the jury on the case seized 1t,
and was making off with the prize, when he was
allowed to rest from that job by the timely inter-
ference of police officer.
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rELEGIAMSIN GENERAL.

Steamships Geoligon, from China, Egypt, from
Liverpool, and Nevada, from Antwerp, have az
rived ut n. Y.
The fall cod fishery AT Cape Breton has been
successful.
Steamers Caspian, for Liverpool, bermuda, for
Portland, and Geo. Cromwell for n. T., sailed
yesterday from Halifax.
1t is said Ben Butler is Mouiton's principal
counsel and Roger A. Pryor and sam Morris the
assistants.
Barque New England Calves ton fer Bath, was
oil Highland light. Cape Cod, at S.2j yesterday
morning.
British steamers Marathon and Quebec, from
Liverpool, have arrived at Boston.
S., 963 1868 in dividends will be paid in Boston
next month.
Annie Quinn, Boston's missing servant girl re-
turned to her home yesterday, saying She had
been enticed away.
Gov Kellogg of La has appointed Geo. b.
Johnson State Auditor, vice Clinton, resigned.
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Hearing ON an Important Pardon Case.

An interesting hearing was had at the state
House yesterday, before the Governor and Coun'
ell, on the numerous petitions for the pardon OF
Luther Curtis, who is serving cut two years
term of imprisonment in Auburn jail for con-
spiracy with DR.. Warren TO defraud a Life lnsur-
ance Company. From Mr.. Curtis own town. New
Sharon, ard also from many other towns in Frank
lin county, nunerously signed petitions have come
in for pardon. \ pardon is asked Oh the ground
that Curtis is innocent Of the charge brought
against him, and also that he has already been
long enough in jail to subserve the ends Of justice.
There are also circumstances against pardon, and
some of the most substantial citizen. of New
Sharon and Franklin county were present and
strongly opposed to granting pardon. Mr.. Cur
It's daughter, progressing young lady OF some
sixteen summers, was present. The hearing be-
gan at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, and closed at
four o'clock in the afternoon. Philip II. Stubs,
EGG, County Attorney of Franklin, assisted by
T. W. Vosc, Esq, of Bangor, appeared for the
State; E. T. Pllsbury, Esq, Of Augusta, and Fl.
l.. Whitcomb Esq, of Pennington, appeared for
the petitioners. Mr.. Whitcornb opened the case,
and Mr.. Pillsbury followed. Mr.. Stubs then
Vosc, and lIr. Pill. bury made the closing argu-
ment. The various arguments were able and
seemed to be quite exhaustive Of the subject.
There were quite number Of persons present &C
quaintcd with the circumstances Of the case, who
were questioned by the counsel on both sides.
The hearing was public, and many legal gentle
men and others were present.
Mr.. Pillsbury in his argument read certain atl-
davis of newly discovered evidence, which Nose
said were before Judge Iibbey on motion for new
trial, which the Judge held might have been pro-
cured at the trial in March, and which would not
have been admissible. Pillsbury claimed that this
evidence would have shown that Miss Warren,
whose life was insured, was generally supposed to
be in good health, until short time before her
death, and that she died CT an AGATE not chronic
disease.
An affidavit Ct Warren was Introduced, stating
that Curtis had NO guilty knowledge OF the nsur-
ance transaction, and that Curtis received only q
small sum from him for actual services. County
Attorney Stabbs said Curtis was indicted in Oct.
1874, and convicted in March last fol conspirng
with Or. Warren and Reuben Henderson, since
deceased, TO cheat the Asbury company by getting
al insurance fraudulenty the life of Miss " ar
rem for the sum Of three thousand dollars.
After the hearing, the Governor and Council sat
with closed doors, and discussed the matter, but
NJ .lent.;e,. hae vet been ontaiucd.
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Libel Suit.
Disastrous Fire.
EN HOit n.
Naval Affairs.

New York, December %. 1t is now stated that
chairman Whitthorne Of the House Naval commit
tee, will recommend the abolition of the marine
corps, the sale OF all wooden vessels, and the en-
tire abolition of navy yards at kttcry, Charles
town, New London and Washington.
The sloop-of. war Delaware was sold at auction
at the Brooklyn navy yard, Tuesday, for $4,000.
She was launched in 1866, but never made any
extended sea cruise. She is OF , 400 tons.
A Fien1 Sent to Prison.
Edward Foley was sent to prison to-day, for
pouring sca'ding water on biz little son, who was
in bed.
Marine News.
The barqle Gentoo, which went ashore on the
stone heap at Sandy Hook, Yesterday morning,
.feened considerably as the tiGe fell, but contin-
ued tight The wrecking company sent assistance
to her, and were taking ont the cargo yesterday.
A Serious Charge.
The last grand Jury of Brooklyn sent commu-
nicaton to Gov. Tilden, stating that District At
torney Winchester Britton, Of Kings county,
failed to cooperate with them in bringing crimi-
nails to trial. and that he shielded political friends
by failing to find indictments against them after
the grand jury had developed cases under sworn
evidence of corruption.
The grand jury say that Britton stands be-
tween the people and their just rights. They
call upon the Governor to take the proper step in
the matters, and sign their names TO the docu-
ments.
Recruiting the spanish Army.
The Graphic assets and gives the name of the
principal agent, that 400 to 500 Italians have been
shipped from here to Havana, for organization
into armed bodies to guard the plantations against
rebel raids. II started yesterday and others will
speedily follow.
Damage by an Ice Gorge.
Watertown, December 90 The ice gorged in
the Salmon river, at Pulaski, has moved out, car
rying number of shops. mills and manufacto-
ries. portion of the village is flooded and sew
eral dwellings have been deserted. $50 feet OF
the upper mill dam have been carried away.
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E3ifo.

In this city 2sth inst, Helen, daughter of Ira IL.
and Addie Nj. Randall, aged months, % days.
Funeral this afternoon "a o'clock.
In Bath, 23d inst. Carrie j., daughter of Henry
". and Adelia Jones. aged year., months =: sd
inst, Elizabeth C., wife of Allen Jones, aged IS
years, months 23d inst Hannah s., wife OF Alvah
j. Libby, aged IS years, months; oath inst Re.
becca A., wife Of Frank Deloche, aged % years, )
months.
In West Bath, ed inst, Benjamin Richardson,
aged " years.
In Wadoboro', I'D inst, Ferdinand Lash, aged
7s years.
In Damarisco:;a, est inst, Mrs. Priscilla Hatch
aged IS years.
In Bremen, l9,h inst, Mrs. Ruth H., wife of Ma
than CHAPMAN, aged IS wears, III months.
In Watervilie. 18th inst Mrs. The csc Robinson,
" dow of Levi ROBIN son, formerly OF Nassaiboro',
aged about 80 years.
In Bangor, l7lh inst, Mrs. Rebccca Robinson,
widow of the late Charles Robinson, Esq, of New
port, aged y years, mcnls- mother of ii. II. Rob
inson, OF WaterV,e.
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iMarrffn.

in this city, 25th inst by the Rev Samuel Upiohn,
John A. Larrabee of Bangor, to Miss Annie X.
Scoles. eldest daughter of the late John Sco:es,
Esq, of Augusta.
In Deer Isle, Oct %, by Rev. j. W. Williams,
Fletcher Eaton TO Miss Clara X. Barter; 2jd inst,
David f. Marshall TO Miss Ada II. Hast ell 26th
inst, Hiram Gross 10 Mrs Joanna Whitmore, all Of
Deer Isle.
In Waldoboro, 18th inst, Thomas j. Rivers of
Gushing, to Miss Avalena A. Mason, of Waldo.
boro; 9Th inst, Albion j. Genthner to Miss Annie
Nash, both of Waidoboro'.
Ia bath, cath inst, William j. Colley OF Thomas
ton to Miss Ida Mcclellan OF Bath.
In Hampden, l4lh inst, Frederic b. Cole to MISE
Mary e. Whitney, both of Hampden.
In Boston, 2lst inst +. X. Clark OF Boston, for
merry of Bangor, to Miss Georgia T. Center OF
q loncester. Mass.
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TONES for Discussion by the Maine Eoard
or Agriculture.

TONES for Discussion by the Maine Eoard
OF Agriculture.
Although the place for holding the winter meet
ing of the Maine Board Of Agriculture has not
yet been determined upon, the accomplished Sec
rotary Of the Board, Mr.. S. l.. Boardman, has ar
ranged partial scheme of topics to form the
subject for papers and discussions, in order that
farmers who design to be present may be thinking
upon the subjects, somewhat, and be prepared to
take part in the discussions. The following pro-
gramme has been arranged
Cooperation among Farmers-D. NJ. Durham
Of Bangor.
Taxation as affecting Ta,mers-Prof. NJ. c.
Fernald of State College, Orono.
Fences and Fencing-lst, The History Of
Fences-Z. A. Gilbert of East Turner. %, The
miles of fencing in Maine; what proportions are
necessary and whst not needed, including road
and partition fences-Ira f. Getchell of North
Vassalboro' Sd, The cost of fencing, including
interest, repairs, snow bills, &c.-P. W. Aver of
Freedom; 4th, The law of fences; as it is and as
it should be-Samuel Wssson of East Surry.
The Horse at Agricultural ENhibitiors-by the
Secretary.
Plant Food, and Management of Pastules-two
lectures-Prof. Levi Stockbridge, Professor Of
Agriculture at Mass. Ag'l College.
A paper may also be expected from Prof II.
Carmichael of Bowdoin College, the subject of
which will be given hereafter. Other subjects
will also be announced at an early day.
1t is proposed that the several subdivisions OF
the fence question be presented at successive fore
noon sessions; and to give variety, devote the al
ternoon and evening sessions to other topics. One
half day will also be assigned to an exercise from
the students of the State College. 1t is the wish
that ladies as well as gentlemen shall attend the
convention, and it is hoped they will he interested
in many of the subjects presented.
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Chicago Produce Market,
New York. December %, 1878.

Chicago. December %, 1915.
Flour-extra spring 00aG 80.
Wbeat-No. spring cash a9j. SKA Feb.
9G-a Jan.
Coru-So.2 :, mixed, cash -isia J. Jan. -at3}.
4S'. a-Dec.
Oats-No.2, -hao- cash: Feb. 50'.a-. Jan. 80 \
Rye--No. 2 6.4aGS.
Barley-No. spring s3lsa- cash; s!-a- Jan.
Feb. 50 q.
Dressed Hogs-1 j0a1 -.
PCIk-ls a5 cash: 10 - Jan; 10 S0a 10 u y
Feb; 10 l0al9 Is Dee.
Lard II 10 al2 Ia casb Il 20-a Jan.
al. 81t1 Feb.
Bulk Meats shoulders -; short rib mid
i0A1-: short clear mid l0t, a.
Hams IS lbs average "a.
VII skey-lo9-a-.
Fre,ghtS--Corn Io HuGAo --e5l, wheat 10 51l
Re '-tp,s | 00o hnnr. 1901 wheat - 0Op corn,
II ,0N oats; 1000 rye 5 coo barley.
shipments II % inur; II 00c whea'. - 700
corn: II .'@t oats: ,tr0J barley 1000 rye.
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VIEW iIAMPSlilifE.
A Fraud.

Milford, December o. The Charlie Ross found
on the cars, belongs here. He has been missing
several days. His name is James Blanchard, and
he goes of in that manner every little while. lie
is 10 years old and consummate liar.
Attempted Escape.
Concord, December 90. 1t is reported that La
Page, the supposed Murderer of Josie Langmaid,
attempted to escape from Jail, but was discovered
in time to Illustrate his plans.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
Railroad Matters.

Philadelphia, December 20. The sale Of the
Oil Creek & Allegheny Valley r. r., under a
foreclosure Of mortgage, was made at the Phila-
delphia Exchange, to-day, at noon, for 500. 600
1t was purchased by committee for the bond
holders. The mortgage on the road amounted to
81, $4,000.
The Bible in Public Schools.
At meeting of the Common Council, this p. M,
q resolution was adopted that the Board of Public
Education be requested to inform the Council by
what authority the reading Of the Bible has been
discontinued in certain public schools in the CITY.
Masonic.
In commemoration of the Centennial anniver-
sary of American independence, reunion Of the
knights Tempars of the United States will take
place in this city, on the Both and 3lst of May.
Suspension in Wyoming Coal Region.
Wilkesbarre, December %. 1t is now well es-
tablshed that there will be at least partial suspen
sion in the Wyoming coal region, beginning early
in January. The great amou.t Goa. maud,
with the continuance of the mild weather, is one
reason for it, while another is the necessary annu
al repairs to the mines. The suspension will,
however, not be for more than two or three weeks,
and will not extend to the individual operators of
the valley. 1t is their intention to push operations
The miners are excited over reported reduction
of 10 per cent on their wages, but their is no
reason for il.
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IRON the musical establishment; Of /. {. Iioyey,
in this city, We have received the following supe-
Ior collection Of music: Dexter Smiths Maya
zine of Music, SIS per year; The 'Folio' for
January, n journal OF Music, Drama, Art and
Literature, SLIGO year, with fine portrait Of
Verdi, the great composer; The Eox Humane
Journal of Music and Musical Information, 100
wear The above named firm have also tie fol-
lowing music published by White, Smith
x Co.: "O'er the river she will greet rs, song
aud chorus; Opera at Home, choice selections
from Standard Opera; Song Of the Angels; Sweet
Briar Waltz, Recreation March, Willie's Delight
Polka. being Of the series Of "Household Pets
All the new pieces of music may be found at Mr..
Hovey's establishments both in this CITY and st
Gardiner.
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ILLINOIS,.
Eight LIQUOR Establishments Seized.

Chicago, December 20. Officers of the govern
ment to-day seized liquor establishments in this
city, together with all the books and papers found
in the offices at the time of the seizure. Those
seized are the rectifying establishments of the
Chicigo Alcohol Works, the rectifying house and
distillely of Dickinson, Abel 6 Co., Chicago Al
cohol Works distillery, South Branch distillery,
VIM. Coopers Black Hawk distlery, Matthias
distery, and Kelley 4 krwin's rectitying house.
1t is expected that other seizures will be made
tomorrow, though the government officials are
very reticent concerning the matter.