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DRIED TOMATOES. ---Housekeepers in
the country. who have many tomatoes and
few cans. can easily preserve a large
quantity of this very easily raised
fruit by drying II. This method requires
little outlay and comparatively little trouo-
lie. Scald and peel the tomatoes as Tor
Gaining. Boil them slowly in a porcelain
kettle or stone jar, until the original guam
tity Is reduced one-half. Then season
them in the proportion of ateaspooniuI OF
salt. and ha If cupinl OF sugar 10 gar
Ion of stewed tomatoes. Spread on plates
and dry quickly, without scorching AS
the moisture dries away and the stewed
fruit takes shape. scrape ii up so that both
sides may dry, and let the contents OF sew
eral plates, heaped up lightly. stand in
bright sunshine little while before put
ting away. Store ira bag and keep dry.
When wanted for use, put small quant'-
ty soaking in considerable water several
hours, or over night. Stew IN the same
water long and slowly,-three or tour
hours, keeping boiling water at hand to
add if il grows thick. and SD is in danger
OF burning. II should be quite thin when
done, and may be thickened with bread
crumbs, aud seasoned with little sugar,
salt. and butter. OF course tomatoes
should not be made sweet.
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Centaur
L,iiniinlentS.
White for the Human Family.
Yellow, for Horses and Animals


These Linmsnts are simply the wonder Of the
world. Their effects are little less than m tTvet
lous, yet there some ihings which they will no
do They wiz not cure cancer or mead broke
bones, bat they will always alsy pain. They hav
Strengthened fingers. cured chronic rheumatism
many years standing aud taken the pain from tel
rible burns and scalds. which has never been don
bv any other article.
The White Linimeni is for the human family.
will drive RhenmAtsm, Seistica and Neuralgia
fro m the system; cure Lumbago. ClLlblaias, Pal
sy Itch, and most Cutaneous ErHptions IL extracts
frost from frozen hands and feet and the poison Ct
bites and stings OF venomous reptiles; il subdues
swellings, and aIleviates pain of every kind.
For sprains or bruises 1t is the most potent rem
edy ever discovered. The Centaur Linirnent Il
used with great efficacy Tor Sore Throat, Tooth
ache. Caked Breasts, Esraehe, and Weak Back
The following is but sample Of Nh merons test
1nonials:
"INDiAsA HoNR, JEFT. Co., ISD, May %, 1873.
/ think it my duty to inform you that have Euf
fered much with swollen feet and chords. j have
not been free from these sweliings in eight years
Now / am perfectly we'll, thanks 10 the Ceutaui
Liniment. The Liniment onght 10 be applied
warm. BENJAMIN BROWN
The proof is in the trial II is reliable ii s handy
it is cheap, and every family should have it.
To the sick and bed-riddeh the halt and lame, 70
the wounded and sore we say "Come and be heal
ed.n
To the poor and distressed who have epeat theil
money for worthless medicines, a bottle Of Ceniaui
Il apssn frxi l.o ufv ut hon chs
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NONRESIDENT Taxes

I y the town OF MI Vernon la the county of Kenne
b. c. TO, the ear Is 5. The Howl Inst Of
taxes On real state of non resaent owners IN the
town OF Mt. V rLon for the year 1875, in billr com
United t. Augustus Thomas, collector OF said tow H.
on the 18th day OF Sept. 1915, has been returned by
him ome rs remaining unpaid on The I'd day OF
August, 1876 by his cel Il cae 81 thai date, ana
remain unpaid and notice Is hereby given that 1t
the said taxes and Interest ami CHI uges are not
paid into the Treasury of said town within eighteen
months from the day of the mitmeut OF said
bulls, so much of tue real estue taxeu as will he
sufficient to pay he amount due tneref n, incud-
ing interest amt charges, will without further not
tee lie sold at pubic auction at the Treas
crcrs Office, in said town, Tuesday, the 18Th day
OF March. ISIl at ! O'CLOCK Z. Nj;
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The Yellow Centaur Liniment

IL adapted to the tough muscles, cords and ssh OF
horses and animals. 1t has performed more won
derful cures Of SPAWN Strain, Wind'gs1s, Scratch
es, sweepy, and general Lameness. than all other
remedies In ext teDee. Read what the great Ex.
pressmen say oft;
NEW YORK, Jaunarv, 1874.
Every owner of horses should give the CEN
TAUR LiSIMEST atrial. We consider it the best
article ever used in stables.
I'll. MARSH, sapE. Adams Ex. Stables y. ].
~. PULTZ, -upt U. s. Ex. stables, \. Y.
ALBERT >. OLIN, Su, t. Nat. EX. Stables, N.Y.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Aug H. 1874.
"GENTLEMES.--1 have us'd over one gross of
Centaur Linimenf, yellow wrapper on the mules
OF ms pahl alton besides dozens of the family Lin
wholesale price, and will thank you to ship me by
Savannah steamer one gross OF each kind. Messfs.
a. 4. Stewart a Co. will pay your bill on presenta-
ii n. espectuy
e-r rar ge JAMES BARROW"
The best patrons of this Liniment are Farriers
and Veterinary Surgeons. II heals Calls, Wounds
and Pellevil, removes swelllngs and is worth
millions OF dollars 10 Farmers, Livery men Stock.
growers sheep.raisers, and those having horses or
cattle.
What Farrier cannot do for so the Centaur
Linment win do at a trifing cost.
These Liniments are warranted by the propre-
tors, and bottle win be gwen TO any Farrer or
Physician who desires to test them. sold every
where. ..t
Laboratory OF j. B. Rose e. Co...
40 DEFY ST.. NEW YORK.
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CaStorila.

Is pleasant and perfect substitute, in all cases,
for Castor Oil. Castoria is the result of old Ply.
scian's effort to produce, for his own practice an
effective cathartic pleasant to the taste and free
from gripping. rfr
DIR. Samuel Pitcher Of Hyannis. Mass, succeeded
in combining, without the use of achohol, purga-
tive agent as pleasant to take as honey. and which
possesses all the desirable properties Of aston OIL
1t is adapted to all ages but is especially recon.
mended to mothers as a reliable remedy for all dis.
orders of the stomach and bowels OF Children. II
is certain, agreeable, absolutely harmless, and
cheap. 1t should be used for wind collie, sour
stomach, worms. costiveness. Group. &c, then
children ean have sleep and mothers may rest.
J. Il. Rose Co., OF 10 Dey Street, New York, are
the sole preparers Of Casoria, after DIR. Pitchers
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IT estim ON ials.

Test m onials.
al regard Mr.. Eddy as one OF the most capabIe
and Successful practitioners with whom have had
ofhcial intercourse. CHARLES MASON
Commissioner of Patents
II have no hesitation in assuring in ventors that
they cannot employ man more competent and
trustworthy, and more capable OF putting their an
plcations IN formtO secure for them an early ana
favorable consido ration at the Patent Ofice.
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents
MT X. II EDDY has made Tor me over TIL RTY
applications for Patents, having been successfuir
Almost every case, Such unmistakable proof 4
greattalentand ability on his part leads me to rec.
omnenl az nventorst to apply TO him TO procure
tneir patents, as they may be sure of having the
most faithful attention bestowed on their cases
and at very reasonable charges.
JOHN TAGGART."
hohtOh jan L. 1910 ly3
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legal advertisements.
State OF Maine.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Augusta, Sept. 20. 1875.
~ Office Ia hereby given that petition for the
~ pardon Of Ivory Hayes, a convict In the
kenHebec County Jail under sentence for the crime
OF koeping liquor nuisance, now pending before
the Governor and Council, and r hearing thereon
Will be granted In the Council Chau Der at Aus u.s.
Ia ON Wednesday, the 25Gh day of october next.
s. J. CHADRoURSE, Secretary of State.
sep26. tNwIt
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AmEeICAN & FOR GI9N PATENTS
Z. ii. EDDY,

For Inventions, Trade Marks, or DesIsa
No. 76 State Street. Opposite Katy Street BOS7 on
A FTER an extensive practice oi upwards OF 30
IA years, continues 10 secure Patents in the Uni
ted tates also IN Great Britain France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications a ssign.
ments, and all papers Tor Patents, executed on
reasonableterms, with dispatch. Researches made
10 determine the valid ty and utility oil Patents OF
Inventions and legal and other advice rendered in
all natterstouchngth the same. Copies of the claimt
olany patent furnished by RENTING one dollar
Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses superb
or facilities Tor obtaining Patents, ascertainine
the patentablnty OF inventions.
Allnecessity OF journey to Washington to pro.
cure Patent, and the usual gr Eat there are
here saved inventors.
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SAVINGS RANR
Organised In lS4s.

Organised fnl646s
TRUSTEEs:--Thomas Lambard, Jas. W. North,
Artemas Libbey, VIM. 8. Badger, Saml Titcomb.
OFFICE-m Savings Bank Building, ia Water
st. Bank open daily, from A. NJ. to l z. H., ano
from to $50 p. M. Saturday Evenings from to
$50 O'CLOCK.
Deposits of any amountreeeived from one dollar
upwards, and interest payable twice year, Feb
and Aug. Interest not drawn out ls added 70 the
deposit. thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins on the first day of each month
Money deposited or before the tenth dan OF each
MONTH will draw interest from the first day Of the
same month.
S1-Under the existing law OF this State all de
pesits in Savings Banks, are erempt from munici-
pai taxation, and the rate of interest limited TO
six per cent. per annum payable semi-annually.
No returns of names of depostors required
10 be made to State town authorities. and all
counts heidi by this Bank to be strictly private
and confidential = q 81
Married women and persons under age can de
post money In their own names, so that it can be
drawn only by themselves, or on their order.
Especial advantages Afforded to Executors
Guardians. Trustees, and others having in charge
Trust Funds.
wM.R SMITH. Treasurer.
Augusta, April 20. 1878. '&wtf
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Augusta April 20. 1878.

CEND 2sc to G. P. HOWELL 4 CO., New York
= for Pamphlet Of 100 pages containing lists OF
5000 newspapers, and estimates showing cost OF
advertising. mar3-I&wly
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STATE OF MAINE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
a.u,,at. Sat- "a Is-

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Augusta sept. 20 1875.
NOTICE is hereby given that petition Tor the
~ pardon of Micua,l Enright, "a convict in tue
kenneuec County Jail under sentence for The crime
OF heeplnS liquor nutsance, now ending before
the Governor and Council and hearing thereon
will be granted in the Council Chamber ut August Ia
on Wei nesday, The 18th day Uctoter next
.. j. CIIADBUUR<E,
Oval Sac,at.,y a., stat
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Mt. vernon, UCIODef Ith, Ie,". +-OcIo, 7 ~
KENNEBEC COUNTY-Atd Court Of Probate, hcli
at Augastd, the first Monday OF September, 1876.
TOHN MAY Exc, utor vi the viii OF MeIrIil Hunt
~ late OF Winthrop, in said county, deceased,
having presented his first account oil administra
ton Tor allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested by publishing copy 81 this or
der three weeks successfully, in the DAILY kenne
bee Journal, printed at Augusta, that they may
appear at q Probate Court To be held at Augusta
in said county, the third Monday of Octob,r
next and show cause, ifany, why the same should
not be allowed. III. X. BAk ER, Judge.
true copy.
Attest: CHARLES HEwISs, Register.
ul,..
The New York herald., 1876-03-17
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

Yesterday afternoon the Havana steamship City or
Vera Cruz which arrived yesterday morning from Ha-
vana, and is now lying at pier No. North River
menccd discharging 1871 packages of goods for the
Centennial Exhibition which had been brought over
from Spain to Havana and thence shipped the above
mentioned vessel The smallest package weighs about
two pounds and the largest about six tons. They are
all marked with the Spanish national colors. and will
be sent on 10 Philadelphia by Monday next large
number of vauabc,paintings from Barcelona and Mad
rid are III the collection likewise machinery, wines,
hardware woollen and linen manufactures, &c
All tho goods from Holland for the Centennial have
been landed from the Dutch steamship W. A. Scholten,
under the supervision OF Mr. Morris, the passenger
agent of the Netherlands Steamship Company. In the
collection LAG masterpieces of the Dutch school OF
painting and four splendid copies ofpantngs by the old
masters, among which is Paul Pottcr's celebrated
Bull" The total weight of the goods Is about L 600
tons. The Dutch workmen who to take charge of
the goods have already been sent on to Philadelphia.
The goods themselves Will be sent on by two three
trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad to-day and to-
morrow,
The New York herald., 1876-03-17
OBITUARY.
GENERAL PROSPER M. wErMonE.

General Prosper n. Wetmore died yesterday morn
ing, in the seventy year of his age at Great
Neck, Long Island, OF heart disease For the past five
six years the deceased had been subject
Of intermittent fever that have gradually broken
down his constitution. He was man prominent in
tho history OF the country during the forty years that
interviewed between 1920 1S6O or late he has lcd
rather a retired life, his health very poor, and
although occasionally he paid visit to the Chamber o.
Commerce and other institutions with which he had
been connected during his busy days he gave such in
dcatons OF a broken down constitution that hi
friends were not astonishcd at the OF his DEATH
General Wetnore trst became prominent public
life through his connection with the organization uf
the Scvonth regiment: and when only twenty-five
afterward connected with an insurance company and
then he drfod into the wholesale dry goods trade In
that line he carried on one OF the largest concerns
the city. On April 4, 1S33 he appointed of the
regents OF the State University, and active in tho
duties appertanng to that Office until hts health failed
He served aide the staf of Governor Seward and
at that time the Intimate friend OF Marcy and other
prominent statesmen. He a member of the Legs-
aIure of the state Of New York 1884 and 1885, and
as chairman of the Committee Colleges and Acade-
took active interest in the public school sys-
tenn During the latter part OF the existence Of the
American Art Union Mr. Wetmorc was elected president
OF tho Institution, position which he held up TO the
time OF its dissolution In 1850.
He was Secretary of the Chamber OF Commerce from
1S43 1S49 served vice president OF the same in
lS49-50 He presented the Chamber Of Commerce with
the two full length portraits Of Alexander Hamilton
and Cadwaadcr Golden that adorn the walls OF the
board ROOM Ho appointed Navy Agent under
Polk's administration and served in that Office from
1915 to 1919 He the oldest member OF the New
England Society and also active member OF the His
torica Society, and in lS47 no published a
volume Of observations the War with
Mexico" During the late he the
secretary Of the Union Defence Committee and his
name viii also be long remembered as the promoter
and organizer OF the Merchants Clerks Savings nsti
tutons. He was the leading spirit in the promotion
Of the FIRST line of steamers between San Francisco
aud China. For the past few years General Prosper
NJ. Wctmore has been absent from the busy life IN
which ho occupied such prominent position, but his
name has not been forgotten, and grateful people
Will always remember with gratitude the man who
gave so much OF his time to the public service.
The New York herald., 1876-03-17
ALICE FITzPATRICK's CRIME.

Bridget Malone, who was stabbed on last Sunday
night by Alice Fitzgerald, died on Wednesday AFTER
She CITY six years OF age, unmarried, aud
was born in tho county Limerick, Ireland Coming TO
this country with her sister years snco was
at nrst employed as domestic. AT last, through old
age she became unable TO work, aud was forced to
apply to 81 Johns Guild for assistance. She lived
with her sister Mary IN tenement house In the rear
OF No. % Spring street a woman named Alice Fitz-
gerald, nftyiour years Of age, also lived the
house Alice has almost equally divided her time since
her arrival IN this country between Manhattan and
Backwells Islands last saturday. during drunken
spree, Alice became engaged quarrel with Bridget
ana threatened TO innct personal violence upon her
ON sunday evening on leaving her house, Bridget was
pushed by Alice down ight OF stone steps leading
the cellar Alice followed her down. brandishing n
knife and stabbed her in the back beneath the lett
shoulder blade She then went back 70 her room and
celebrated her action with long and deep potaiions
Bridget was picked Up and sent to Bellevue Hospital
where she dcd Dr. Marsh made autopsy on her
BODY aud found two causes Of cath: the nTst acute
meningitis caused BY bong pushed down tho stairs:
and he second tho wound from The Knife which had
brought on acute pcursy Tho internal organs Of the
deceased show her 10 have been OF very ntomperate
habits Coroner Eckhon Will hold the inquest next
Monday.
The New York herald., 1876-03-17
A GAS WAR.

WAYS THAT ARE DARK AND TRICKS THAT ARE
EXPECTED TO BE VAIN PRAcTIsED BY THE
ST. LOUIS GAS coMPANIEs-LIGHT THROWN
ON AN ALLEGED GIGANTIC FRAUD.
ST. LOUIS, March 16, 1875
For several weeks the gas in this city has been
fierce and is rapidly reaching the eliminating point.
The Laclede Gasght Company, which supplies the
northern part OF the city, has notified the Mayor that
II certain amount which they claim to be due, is not
paid them by the 1st of April the gas will be turned off,
The city claims the title to the pipes which are being
used by the company, and which valued at over
$500 0Oo and for that refuse pay the demand
for gas used. The Mayor has directed letter to the
City Engineer directing him to furnish estimates of
the cost for lighting the streets with OIL should the
gas bo shut off The residents OF the north part OF tho
city express great Indignation, and make serious threats
against the Laclede Company should the gas be turned
OIL some have gone so Tar as TO express determine
ton to assist in the overt acts and violence the
property OF tho company, and this feeling will, nc
DOUBT he intensified day by day as the gas question
continues to assume more serious aspects
The suit pending between the city and the ST. Louis
Gasight Company, in which the former claims posses
of the title to the works is creating great excite
ment The city has brought suit for the works, well
suit a clam for several hundred thousand dol
lars, and the charge is of long standing that the
pany has during series OF years, practsed the
grossest frauds the city, The city claims that has
had legal title to the works since 1870 and that all the
profits derived since then, amounting to over
81 000 900, belong the city committee appointed
by the Council has been examining the books OF the
the committee has discovered whore the books OF tha
company have been mutilated, several leaves being
torn out tor the purpose of conceang profit OF
81 100 900, out of which is evident tue company In
tended to deraud the city. Tho report appears to be
well authenticated, and great sensation has been
atcd among those who have heard OF the discovery
The New York herald., 1876-03-17
CROOKED wHIsKEY IN ALABAMA.

From the Birmingham tAla) independently
We learn that there was considerable trouble near
Ashvillc, ST. Clair county, last week Tho Deputy In
ternal Revenue Collector, Mr. Pcevy visited Ashvlle
with posse OF United states soldiers in citizens
clothes, hunting up Illicit stills. They found about
two miles from town. which seized, but the owner
led His brother and another man were arrested and
lodged in Jail at Ashvle and the premises OF the dis
tller placed under surveancc. Toward the wee sma'
hours anent the dawn the crooked whskey man was
seen trying TO enter his premises and In attempting TO
escape second time shot and wounded he Is now
prisoner al his own house On Thursday night the
jail at AshviIle surreptitously opened and the
prisoners escaped The sheriff OF st. Ciar and posse
OF citizens were in search OF them on Friday and
Saturday. but without success Our Informant tolls us
that Illicit disation carried on 10 great extent In
the mountains; aud u has been conntred az BY the
revenue ofheers. no doubt for consideration
The New York herald., 1876-03-17
RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS.

PLATFORM ADOPTED BY THE CONVENTION AT
NEwPoRT-oFFIc1AL CORRUPTION AND THE
PAPER CURRENCY DENoUScEp--DEcIAEAT1oN
AGAINST THE PROPERTY TEST IN THE STATE.
NEWPORT, March 10, 1870
The democrats at their State Convention to-day
unanimously adopted the following PLATFORM
The democracy OF Rhode Island now in convention
assembled in view of tho approaching Presidential cleo
on, feel II due TO their fellow democrats of the Union
70 declare their political attitude. Therefore,
Resolved, That reaflrm our devotion 70 the union
OF the states on the usual and liberal princpaes OF ila
founders, that all are equal in the Union.
Resolved That we denounce the violation OF this
equality OF rights by the federal government in its
illegal and wicked interference with sister States
and call upon all patriots OF whatsoever party af
atoms unite with wrestling the control OF the
government from the hands Of those who have tram
Piled upon this fundamental principle OF our Union
Resolved That the astounding developments SO re-
Gently made through the committees OF Congress and
courts Of federal official corruption at Washington,
Cincinnati Indianapolis, St. Louis, Chicago and many
other cities have stamped lndeble disgrace upon tho
administration Of President Grant and his advisers
and should convince all candid that Immediate
change of rulers and of policy is imperatively do
manded.
business of the country due TO and charge
able upon republican party, In that IL deserted tho
wel-trcd and established theory fall enlightened gov
of the EARTH and adopted in its stead an ire
deemablc currency;
Resolved That tho only possible return to pros,
periiy is a return sound currency based on gold
redemption and that we are of such return
at the earliest moment consistent with the business
interests OF the country;
Resolved That we are opposed to that long standing
system of egazed robbery under the name OF protec
ton to American producers by which the few are en-
rched at the expense OF the many and demand IN ita
stead tariff for revenue
The following resolution was also passed.
Resolved, That the democrats of the State of Rhode
Island in convention assembled, hereby express them
selves in favor of the abolition OF the property qualnca
tion which unjustly dscrminaes against naLualized
citizens.
Rhode Island Is the only State in the Union that i'm
poses the property qualification upon foreign born c
zens.
NOMINATIONS
General George Lewis Cooke of Warren, was nomi-
mated for Governors Zcba O. Slocum, of Glocester for
Lieutenant Governor; John T. Price, OF North Kings
town, for Secretary OF State Oscar s. Iapham OF
Providence, for Attorney General; William T. Cong
don, OF Newport for General Treasurer.
The following named delegates elected to tho
National Democratic OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Won
Slyck William b. Beach, John Conway, Thomas Il.
Gardner, William T. c. Wardwell General J. Alfred
Hazard, John b. Perse, Alpheus 7. AngclL