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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-16
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SIMON LARA, an American resident of
Mexico, supports a school attended by
$50 scholars.
THE French metrical system of
weights and measures is to be introduce
ed into Russia.
Ion CARLOS is quite q great man.
lie has caused the death of some Is 600
people.
QUEEN VICTORIA has nearly 100000
more Mohammedan ubjects than the
Sultan.
HE Bank of England is run In an
old, shabby and dingy dungeon of a
building, but it has never "burst nm"
Ii takes one of our latter day "palatiaP'
institutions to do that.
GENTLEMAN proposes to buy the
sunken British ironclad Vanguard as
she lies at the bottom of the sea, off the
Irish coast. He thinks he can raise
her, but will not make a contract with
| be government to do so.
| HE English journals welcome the
fine speech Of Lord Duff erin about the
preservation of the Notifications of
Quebec, and the echoiog spirit of the
canadians, as good example to Eng
land; and they trust to hear no more Of
proposals to destroy such works In Eng
lish cities and towns.
A PEASANT at Savangola, in Leguna.
recently took an old painting from his
loft to hang in his window. A Profess
sor of music from Genoa saw it and
bought it for 70 francs. He sold it for
Z,oUO francs to a connoisseur, who had
1t restore !, and the Academy of Urbino
declares it to be an authentic 'sHolv
Family" by Raphael.
| IHE marvellous youthfulness of
Thiers has just been brought into new
relief by the death of M. Sauzet, who
was one Of his colleagues in the cabinet
OF Louis Philippe In 1886, and held
that post when the revolution broke
out in 1848. He quailed before the
storm and had long since passed out of
the public mind. Yet he was three
years younger than Theirs, who is to-
day one of the central figures of French
politics
| AN extraordinary marriage took
place at lexington, England, the other
day, the ceremony being performed by
the Very Reverend Archdeacon Phil
pot, in the presence of large congre-
cation. The married couple both be-
long to the parish of lexington, but the
singular part is that the bride has no
arms, and the ring had to be placed on
the third toe Of the left foot. At the
conclusion Of the marriage ceremony
she signed the marriage register, hold
ing the pen with her toes, in very de-
cent "hand."
A BLIND Swiss girl, who is an adept at
fine needlework, recently sent to the
Emperor Of Germany table-cover ex-
quisitely worked with her own hands,
and to avoid the appearance of having
sent the present in expectation of get
ting something in return she omitted
her address and simply signed herself
"a Bliac SRI IN Switzerland" The old
monarch was SO pleased with the gift
and the manner of sending it that he
caused the German Minister in Switzer-
land to ascertain the girls name and
address, whereupon he sent her a vaIu-
| able brooch and an autograph letter of
| thanks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-16
Miscellaneous.

JESSE PoMERoY, the Boston fend, is
still a Gagged curiosity.
The police force of New York aggre-
gate 1890 men.
SUSAN B. ANTHONY carries large
family umbrella at all times.
Dom PEDRO left orders for 100000
worth of machinery.
CALIFORNIA, with all her immense
wheat crop and other agricultural
wealth, is obliged to import eggs.
The carriage in which Lafayette rode
In Baltimore is still in use. The wheels,
though tired, are sound.
A SAYING attributed to Bismarck, to
the effect that Servia is l1cifer match
In hay cart, is current in Paris.
In Hill county, Texas, the other day,
a Mexican Lion, eight feet long, was
killed.
A DIAMOND ring which lady had lost
while bathing in the surf at Falmouth,
was recovered by means of dredge
made Of fine wire netting.
The British Army List has this year
for the first time the name of Queen
Victoria at its head as the commander
in chief of the forces.
LIGHTNING struck the horn of COW
in South Burlington, VT, the other
day, shivering it to pieces, but other
wise leaving the animal unhurt.
FARMERS in the Sonoma Valley, Cal.
are apparently succeeding in the exper-
iment of raising almonds. One man
has $500 trees three years old, and they
have blossomed this season.
A NEW and important contribution
to Arctic knowledge consists in the re-
Gently published map and description
of Franz Josef Lund, discovered In
1873 by the Austro- Hungarian polar
exposition.
The largest sponge ever found in the
Florldas Is now in front of store IN
New York. The sponge, when dry is
eight feet in circumference, and when
wet twelve feet, it weighs nineteen
pounds.
GEN. CUSTER is claimed by st. Louis
paper as German, saying that he was
"born in Innsprugen, near Pforzheim,
in Baden, and emigrated when q child
with his parents to the state of Ohio"
LAKE CocHTrUATE, the source of the
water supply of Boston, is slowly drying
up, but the Transcript says that no
cause exists for public apprehension, as
Sudbury river can be turned into the
lake at short notice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-16
How Boston is Made Up.

The Boston Herald gives some inter
estirg statistics from the report of the
Auditor of that city. 1t shows that the
total population of the city in 1875 was
341, 919, of whom 179, 657 we're women.
and 162.262 men. Boston has drawn
much more than is generally supposed
upon other towns for the increase
of its population. Only about SO
per cent. of the inhabitants were
born in the city, the number being
ia, 1874; born elsewhere in Massachu-
sets, 56, Alb; born III other States, 3d.
76O; born out of the United States, lit,
OO5; place of birth unknown, 1,577.
Thus it will be seen that the foreign
born inhabitants of Boston outnumber
the natives by 2, 481. The census shows
that the negroes of the city number 3,
100, the mulattoes 1,843. the Chinese
As, Japanese 5, and Indians 81. Since
the census was taken the Chinese popu-
lation has somewhat increased.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-16

The Baron of Katzenellenbogen was
large man; six feet of muscle and
bone was he, with true German foot,
broad as barge and fat as a founder,
and a braWny hand that could have
broken the horn f1um the head of an
OK. The Baron inclined to corpulence,
and to violence, and to Marcobrunner,
and to Rudesheimer, and to Liebfrau-
mich; In short, to any hing that was
potable except water. Therefore the
Baron's nose was red, dubious, and
PUPPY In its general look, with small,
dark veins meandering under the tight
skin, like the tracery of a mulberry
leaf.
He had an unpleasant day of it. In
the first place, he learned that a party
of rich merchants had slipped by his
very door while the sentinel was doing.
He said, Himmel !" and had the SEN
tinel hanged as an encouragement to
the rest of the garrison.
Then q party who had been sent out
to forage were met by Ohio Won
Schoenberg and nearly cut to pieces.
The Baron said, Domaserave.ser and
broke the messengers head with a
fagon.
Not yet recovered from this, he re-
ceived news that he was about to be
placed under the imperial ban for
plundering some servants of the Cardi-
nal Archbishop of Cologne; and this
made him say, "Hagel sapperment p
FINALLY, his squire brought him let
ter, In which Hiidegard Won Sails utter
~ and decidedly refused and abominat-
ed his profered hand and heart. and
expressed herself to the effect that she
"would rather die first" This II was
that capped the climax, and produced
from the Baron those memorable
words found at the opening of this
narrative, Hundred thousand thun-
ders !"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-16

"PA," exclaimed Elmathan Dorkins,
Jr., to his respected sire, "pa, what's
the difference tween elephant and a
tree?" Mr.. Dorkins said something
about both having trunks, but was
scornfully interrupted by his offspring,
who shouted, "cause the tree leaves in
spring and the elephant leaves when
the menagerie leaves"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-16

|. dearest Hildegard, I cannot leave
you here with the retainers only. I
must go to meet the Emperor; and
then there will be no one to protect
you from the old Katz. I will not
leave you until you promise to go
tomorrow to your cousin Schoenberg's
to remain there until return. Will you
do so?"
"Yes, dear Max, although there is no
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-16

The Marcobrunner quenched his
thirst without allaying his wrath; and,
driving his squire from his presence, he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-26

\ convention of the County Commissioners,
Sherifis and Jailors OF the State, is to be held a.
the Court House in this city, beginning this fore
noon at eleven o'clock. Tie meeting will con
tinue two days. The various topics TO be dis
cussed will be found stated in the call which Is
published in another eolamn. Ga this evening at
"a s'clock, Rev DIR. Mason of Thomaston. will
give an address in the Represe ntatyes Hall, On
the care of prisons and prisoners. This will be
meeting of public interest, not confined exclusive
" to the convention, but the public are cordially
invited. Dr. Mason has thoroughly canvassed the
subject of prison reform, and will handle it in an
interesting and able manner. We trust he may
have full house.
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STATE NEWS.

The Masons will build hall at No. Livermore
next spring.
AIDA Ramsdell, 10 years old, daughter Of Cyrus
Ramsdell of East Hebron was bitten by vicious
dog, on her arm, and had her dress torn of.
Thursday is to be observed at Bowdoin College
as the day of prayer for American colleges. The
regular exercises will be postponed and religious
exercises held in the chapel.
Ephriam Small one of our oldest colored citi.
zens, has become insane, and will be sent to the
insane asylum. He is very old, which is probably
the principal cause Of his insanity.-[Argus.
The house, barn shed and contents, including .
fine piano, belonging to Clarence Pierce of Houl-
ton, were burned Monday morning. Loss about
81 600; no insurance. The fire caught from
ashes thrown in the shed. The buildings were
occupied by Jos. lfoaZer.
Rev. Geo. Bates of Auburn died Monday aged
II years i months IL days. Father Bates was
patriarch in the Universalist denomination. He
was born, we believe, in Norridgewock. His
parents were Quakers. Early in manhood he
embraced the Unversalist faith, and entered the
ministry of that denomination. in which, with re.
markable fidelity and acceptance he has continued
for half a century. He preached many years in
Turner, several years in Canton, and he had two
pastoral settlements in Auburn. He was . clear
and good preacher and was regarded as one of
the ablest ministers in the denomination in Me.
Father Bates was of conciliatory disposition and
his presence always made for peace. He was
man of large sympathetic nature, and hence his
services at funerals were often called. 1t is prob
able that he otficiated at more funerals than any
man now living in Maine. On these sacred er.
rands he went almost from one end of the state to
the other. Father Bates has been in infrm health
for several years and in failing health for several
months. He leaves 9 widow (sister of the late
Judge Prince of Turner) and o large family of
Children Lewiston Journal.
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ROBINSON Il CONY,
viii carry on the grocery business at the old
stand OF Chisam, Robinson Il Co., and will make it
Tor the interest of close cash buyers to give them
Gu l. h. c. ROBINSON.
D.A. CONY.
Augusta, Jan. !, 1876. ian6-ttf
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MSIN GENERAL.

1t has been very severe winter in the roith o
China.
1t is ascertained that Mr.. Margery was muir
dered in compliance with preconcerted plan o.
Chinese officials at Yuanan.
Initial steps have been taken to establish He
brew college in n. Y.
The Bridge house, at Hull, Mass, was burned
last night. Loss heavy.
A large school house at " oburn, Mass, burned
last night Loss SO, 900.
Manufacturing at Montreal is reviving. Mills
are starting up on full time.
The centennial bill has passed the House
Japan is preparing for another expedition &c
Corea
Chinese adyices state that 1000 houses were
burned recently at 500 Chow.
j. II. Halves, American consul at Hakodadi, i.
dead.
Steamship Colon, for New York from Aspn
wall, has arrived.
Steamers Ethiopia and Indiana, from n. Y.
and Atlas, from Boston, have arrived at Liver
pool.
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Music by Hanagan's Orchestra of Eigl
Pieces.
U. S. Marshal's Office.

PORTLAND, Jan. y, 1876.
nISTRICT OF MAINE, SS:-Ths is to give no.
~ tce, that on the twenty-frst day of January,
A. ID. 1876 warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
against The estate of VIM. j.. Thompson OF Augusta,
the County of kennebec, and State of Maine,
who has been adjudged Bankrupt on his own pc
titon, filed in the District Court Tor SAID District
January 1th A. d. 1876; that the payment of any
debts, and delivery of any property belonging to
said Bankrupt to him or for his use, and the trans
fer of any property by him, are forbidden by law.
more Hssignees of his Estate, will be held at 3
Court of Bankruptcy to be holden at the Court
Hous, in said Augusta in said District, before John
W. May. Esq, Register, on the 18th day of Febru
airy, a. d. 1876, at 10 O'Clock \. NJ
SIS MARBLE,
L. s. Marshal, rs Messenger for said District.
tjau2G Siet2-w jan26
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City of Augusta.

THE Joint Standing Committee on Accounts will
| meet in the Adermcn's Room, Friday,
18th inst. at O'Clock +, NJ, ito examine all bills
which may be rendered against the city, and allow
them or such part of them as they deem 10 be just"
and to make roll of the same TO be reported To the
CITY Council atits next meeting. Alldemands that
shall not have been placed in the hands of the Com
mittee by haltpast O'Clock on the day above nam
ed will be laid aside until the next meein. of the
Committee. CHAS. T.. NASH, ! Committee
G.. 5. BALLARD,
j, w. CLAPP, on
). l.. BOARDMAS
LENDALL TIrCOMB, Accounts.
Augusta, Jan. 24th, 1876. It'd
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EUROPE.
France.

New York, January %. A Paris despatch says
go French pictures have been selected to send &c
the centennial, including the Declaration of In
dependence and the Surrender of Yorktown,
with 100 sculptures and go engravings.
Germany.
Berlin, January 25 1t is stated that the Euro
pean governments have reserved their replies tc
the American note until they have had an oppor
tunty OF exchanging views on the subject.
TIE Centennial.
Berlin, January %. In the Rechstag to day
the bill for grant in aid of the Philadelphia Cen.
tennial exhibition passed its first and second read
ings.
Commercial Crisis.
The financial papers of this city announce a
grave commercial crisis at Riga. Two large firm
have failed and further suspensions which viii
probably react at St. Petersburg are expected
Prince Bismarck Ill.
A despatch from Berlin to the Daily News say.
Prince Bismarck is seriously i'll, and may possibly
be confined to his room for some time.
Turkey.
London, January %. The Times has letter
from Constantinople which gives detail, of great
suffering among the American Christians, from
the cruelty of the Turkish rulers and unresrained
rapnes OF the koords Many Christians are pro-
Tossing conversion to lslamisn ia the hope Of es
Gaping oppre
Spain.
Hendage, January %. a despatch from Rem
terra announces that the Alfonsists making
general movement. There is heavy firing arount
San Sebastian. Eight battalions are advancing
on the neighboling Carlist positions. Later ad
vices report that the fighting continues, and tina
the Altonsists are rapidly gaining ground in TIT
neighborhood of I-asalte and Oyargum. No dei
is formed Of the losses on either side.
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A conference is to he had to-day, in this city,
OF he ends of the projected line Of railway
through TIE valley Of the konnebec connecting
our people with TIE Canadas and having sufficient
outlet on the Atlantic seaboald or by the way OF
the large cities. The Somerset, Messalonskee 4
Kenne bee, Lewiston K Augusta, Wiscassct X
kennebec and other lines of railroad, will be
represented. Influential gentlemen from the city
Of Quebec, representing the Lewis q kennebec
railroad, will attend The meeting will be held It
the Mansion House at two o'clock this afternoon
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
ITO THE
9aily Kennebee daurual.
PORTLAND.
Fire..
TO THE

Fire.
Portland, January %. A small hotel or eating
house at Sebago Lake. called the Pavilion, was
burned last evening. 1t was owned by the Og-
densburg railroad. Loss $1,000 partially in-
sured.
A Cock Fight.
A large party Of sporting men left Portland for
Gray, quiet country town, fifteen miles away
early this morning, TO attend cock fight, the
match being made between Boston and Lewiston
men, twenty five dollars side, and two hundred
dollars the main. As some of the best stock in
the country is here in consequence of the poultry
show the match and betting is expected to be ex-
citing.
LATER.
1t is likely that the cock fight at Gray viii fall
through, as the officers are after them.
LATEST.
The cock Fight at Gray to-day did not come off,
the officers stopping it. No arrests were made.
Suit.
An important referee suit, Hamilton against the
Maine Tanning Co.. is in progress before Judge
Danforth, involving ten thousand dollars damages.
Annual Meeting.
The Maine Stock Breeders Association held
their annual meeting here to-day, and elected the
following officers:
President-C. p Mattocks, Portland.
Trustees for two years-H. c. Burleigh, Fair
field, w. w. Harris, Portland
Treasurer-L. A. Dow, Waterville.
sec.etary-A. L. bennison, Portland.
Auditors-F. F. Harris, c. r. Millikcn, Port
land
1t was voted to petition the legislature for req.
resentative on the State Board of Agriculture.
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Maine Genealogical Society.

The annual meeting of the Maine Genealogical
and Biographical Society was held in this city yes
terday afternoon. The annual reports of the Of
ficers were made and accepted. The following
officers for the ensuing year were duly elected :
President, Hon. James W. North. Augusta Vice.
President, Hon. Samuel Titcomb, Augusta; Sec
retary and Librarian, VIM. b. Lapham, Augusta;
Treasurer, Charles +. Nash, Augusta; Standing
Committee, S. l.. Boardman, Augusta; Hon. j.
w. Porter, Burlington; DR.. c. A. Wheeler, Cas-
tine; G. NJ. BODICE, A. NJ. Deering, j. G. Elder,
Lewiston. 1t was voted to adopt the Maine
Genealogist and Biographer as the organ of the
Society, and W. B. Lapham was elected editor
with j. w. North, Samuel Titcomb and S. L..
Boardman as Advisory Publishing Committee.
The Society has now fairly entered upon its work
and its future looks promising. Five resident,
ten corresponding and two honorary members
were elected.
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iHarrteD.

IN Baldwin, 9th inst, Chas. F. Go I'D of Portland
to Miss Mary &. Richardson OF Baldwin.
In Ellsworth, 18th inst, Charles Whitmore to Miss
Helen +. Mitchell
In Hancock, 18th inst Charles A. Gordon TO Miss
Phebe l.. Stratton.
In Cranberry Isles 9Th inst Capt F. G. Squirting
to Miss Emma NJ. StanlSy
In Rockland, 18th inst, Hiram Moades to Miss
Carrie f. Rogers.
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BlDDEFORD.
A Petition Against Gas Company

Biddeford, January %. A numerously signed
petition has gone forward to Augusta from Bidde-
ford and Saco, asking legislative act prohibiting
turning gas waste by corporations, ETC., into Ssco
river. The petition alleges the waste killing fishes
in the river and injuring clans at the mouth and
, spelling ice in tide water, driving the ice men
above the falls
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Forty.FOurth Congress First Sc sion
SENATE.
\VaShinUton .January d

SENATE.
Washington, January %.
Mr.. Sargent presented petition of the women
of the District of Columbia, asking suiiiage, and
made a short speech in its favor. Referred to the
committee on the District of Columbia.
A resolution by Mr.. Anthony 10 prlnt 800 cop
les EACH of the army and naval registers was
pushed.
A resolution was adopted that the Secretary of
War furnish the number of militia in each state.
Mr. Harvey called up the Senate bill to couhrm
prcemption and homestead entries of public lands
within the limits ofrailroid grants, in cases where
such entries have been made under regulations Of
the land department.
After discussion and without action, the Sem
ate went into executive session and after short
time adjourned.
The House went into committee of the whole
on the centennial bill at one O'clock
Mr. Southland OF Ohio, opposed the centennial
bill.
Mr. Robbins of n. c., was for reconciliation
and should vote for the bill lie said that every
body was for peace except few political agtators
whose only weapons are asses Nv bones. The
sons of the men of Kings Mountain and Alamaine
were going to Philadelphia to shake hands with
the men OF Brandy wine of Bunker Hill and Mon
mouth. Applause.
The House at o'clock adjourned.
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Organized Temperance Work Underta lake n
by the Ladies of Augusta.

A hundred Or more of the ladies of this city,
representing every church in the city, met at the
Congregationalist chapel, yesterday afternoon, at
three o'clock, for the purpose of organizing q
Ladies Temperance Christian Union.
Rev. Mr.. Sanderson called the meeting TO order,
and after singing
"a charge to keep have"
prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Penney. Devo-
tional exercises were continued by the offering Of
prayer by Rev. Mr. Tilden.
Rev. Mr. Sanderson briefly stated the object Of
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ia.
DiscOuraging Prospects.

Havana, January %. Nothing new in favor OF
the Spanards has transpired since the arrival o.
Jove lar. Gold has advanced and insurgents are
burning many sugar fields. Misery and poverty
among the people are increasing. The merchant:
clamor for some relief and planters are not max
ing the interest on their capital 1t is said Jovel.
lar is authorized to grant concessions and amnes-
ty.