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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10
MAINE n,AnD OF AGRICULTURE
SECOND DAY.


BRUNSWICK, Feb. 9.
TIC Board hell Especial meeting at the Tontine
Hotel this morning at o'clock.
The committee on credentials reported that the
contested York county seat had been given to lor-
ace Bodwell of Acton, and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President Joel L.
Shaw. West Hampton; Vice President, jonathan
+. Getche North Nassalboro; Secretary, S. l..
Boardman. Augusta.
At o'clock the Board and the students from
the State College visited Bow6oin College under
the guidance Of Prof Carmichael, the gallery of
paintings, Cleayeand Academy, Laboratory, and
drawing room were visited.
At 10 O'Clock the meeting was called to order
by President Shaw, who called upon Mr.. 4. A.
Gilbert, who read a paper on the History OF
Fence and Fencing in Maine, Of which we give
brief abstract:
"a small part only of the labor expended Oh
and around our farms is devoted directly 10 pro
duction--a rough estimate would be safe in say.
ing, that of the years work not over e-fourh is
employed directly in production and in harvest.
ing the product. Among the outlays of labor
which draw so heavily away from what otherwise
might be productive industry is the labor required
to build and keep in repair the numerous lines OF
fences found at the present time on the farms in
this State and not only is there large outlay oil
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improved sirce the close of the war, ech-load-

improved since the close Of the war, breech-load-
ing having taking the place Of rnuzzle-loading
rifles, so that much of the instruction obtained by
those who were in service during the rebellion is
no longer useful.
now differs in many particulars from what it was
a few years ago. Some further opportunity for
instruction than company dill affords, is neces'
sary for proficiency in soldicIy duties pertaining
TO the organized militia of Il State.
Gen. Murray suggests that small Appropriation
be made that the Militia Of Maine may be repre-
sented at the great centennial.
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LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.
Chronic splenitis-Physician's Report of a
Remarkable Case.
GAGETowN, n. b., July %, 1868.

GAGETOwN, n. b., July y, 1868.
MR,. AaEs |. FELLOWS, Chemist.-D.ar Sir :
Allow me 10 bear my testimony in favor Of your
Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites. have used
it myself for Tuberculosis with marked benefit,
and have given it to great number of my pa
tients, with the same results as | experienced from
its use. During the last seven wears | have de-
voted myself almost exclusively to the treatment
of Consumption. having cases under my care in
all parts Of the Province; that l am enabled to
speak IRON experience of the benefits derived from
its use.
| The most marked was a case which was under
my care In March last. This patient who
had been under treatment nine months with no
beneficial results. When l first saw him, he was
SO feeble that he could not sit up long enough to
have his heart and lungs examined. What dis
case he had been treated for did not appear, but
| found him suffering under Chronic Spenitis. lie
had severe Cough, Dyspn9a, Palpitation of the
Heart, Impaired Digestion, and consequent gen.
eral emacatiop. l put him under treatment,
prescribed your Compound Syrup of Hypophos.
philes, and after using four bottles, he was
WELL In March he was given up by four phys-
clans respectively; in May he assisted in plough
ing eighteen acres of land and had run up IN flesh
from l36 to las pounds weight.
| send you this for the purpose Of making what
use you please of it, and wish you all success in
your labor for the benefit of suffering humanity.
| Strongly recommending the use of your Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites to all who suffer
in any way from disease weakness of the Lungs,
Bronchial Tubes, or general debility. Believe
me your obedent servant
j. H. W. ScorT, NJ. d.
tpbg- re " "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10
rELEGKAMsIN GENERAL.

The weather in New York is warm and hazy,
wind southeast.
The three Providence Congregational churches
which were invited to the Beecher advisory coun-
Gil have declined.
The Siberia from Boston and Spain from New
York have arrived at Queenstown.
The steamship Bolivia from New York has ar
rived at Neville.
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ROCkLAND ID.
Held on Suspicion.

Rockland, February 9. City Marshal Mitchell
has received despatch from the authorities at
Amherst, Mass, this evening, directing him to
hold the tramp Ryan, arrested on suspicion Of be-
ing the murderer of Moses B. Dickinson, and say
ing that officer is on his way to this city. A
letter received tonight says Ryan's photograph
bears a very strong resemblance to the man
wanted.
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BANGOR.

The Plymouth Church Council.
Bangor, February g. Hammond street church
accepts the invitation to attend the Plymouth
church advisory council. S. P. Fay, pastor, will
attend. Prof L. L. Paine of the Theological
Seminary, was elected delegate, and VIM. Harri-
son Smith was chosen substitute.
Snow Storm.
Quite heavy snow storm is now prevailing
here
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Burglary.

buTsldTys
Milford, February 9. E. j. Prentice's flour and
grain store and E. NJ. Jones j. Sons hat store.
were entered by burglars last night and small
an cunts of money taken.
Annual Meeting.
Lowell, February 9. The annual meeting of
the Lowell 4 Andover railroad, leased by the
Boston & Maine was held here to-day. Freder-
lex Aver was elected President and b. Walker
Clerk and Treasurer.
Marine Disaster.
Boston, February 8. Schr. Yankee Boy, of n.
Haven, from y. y. for Newburn, n. c., with a
cargo of phosphate encountered severe gale on
Feb 2 in lat. IS IS Ion. II As and lost rudder and
Ill her sails. She was fallen in with on the fol-
lowing day by schr Ida L., from Surinam, who
took off all hands and brought them to this
port.
Hotel Sold.
Youngs hotel, Boston, has been sold to Hall i
Whipple, formerly of the Parker House, for sixty
five thousand dollars. They take possession to-
morrow.
The Piper Trial.
The counsel for the defence closed the argu
ment in 4he Piper trial this evening 1t is thought
the argument for the prosecution and charge Of the
Judge will be concluded, and the case 90 to the
jury tomorrow
The Northampton Bank Robbery.
The Directors of the Northampton National
Bank recently robbed Of over 81 900 900, are cen
fident that all the stolen securities, except the
SD 900 in bills, secreted i'll town. They Of
fer $1,000 reward for the recovery of the funds,
and propose to employ large number of men to
search for them.
Bowdoin College Alumni.
B,wdon College Alumni, resident in this city
AID vicinity, celebrated their annual reunion and
SUI per at the Parker House tonight. 40 were
present.
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local anu State Mems.

Those interested in progressive agriculture will
be glad to notice that Mr.. S. l.. Boardman of this
city, has been re elected secretary of the Maine
Board Of Agriculture.
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MONTANA.
Legislative.

Helena, February9. The legislature has passed
a resolution granting SO, 100000 to aid the con-
struction of the Northern Pacific Railroad west
from Bismark to Shields river, the most western
tributary of the Yellowstone.
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kENTUCk 4.
RailrOAd Matters.

Louisville, February 9. A convention of gen
eral railroad ticket agents has begun its session
here. 1t is called to adopt rates to be charged
during the centennial. Nearly all the principal
roads of America are represented, one hundred
agents being in attendance.
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Milford, February 9. E. j. Prentice's flour and
grain store and E. NJ. Jones 4 Sons hat store.
were entered by burglars last night and small
IN onnts of money taken.
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EUROPE.
GERMANY.

Germany.
London, February 9. The Standards Berlin
telegram reports that Count Won Arnim is ex-
peced there on account Of the illness of his son.
England.
London, February 9. In his speech in the House
Of Commons last evening, Disrael made the fol-
lowing important announcement: $500
Before we agreed to support tine Austrian note,
it had been intmated to us in an unmistakable
manner, that it was the Portes desire, however
much it objected to the note, that England should
not stand aloof."
Scotland.
The Scotch Rifle teams have resolved to hold
council 10 consider the question of Withdrawing
their separate acceptance Of the American chal-
lenge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10

Do not madly risk Consumption when few
drops Of liale's Honey of IIorehound and Tar
will instantly cure coughs colds, caarih, inhuen-
"a and every other aiment leading to that awful
'malady. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
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OHIO.
Plymouth Church Council

Cincinnati, February o. The Vine street Con
gregational church has declined the invitation to
the Plymouth church advisory council at New
York.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.

Boston Stock List.
Boston. February 8, 1876
lSsles at the Brokers' Board.l
Eastern Railroad llhailk
Boston Il Maine railroad l07Ha
Poltland, Saco Portsmouth 6i-a65
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RHODE ISLAND.
Drowned.

Providence, February 9. In Apponau9. last
evening, two children of Thos. Smith, aged and
II wears, were drowned while attempting to cross
mill pond on the ice. A young man named
Barry was also drowned in trying to save the
children.
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YER MONT.
Accident.

White River Junction, February 9. Thomas
LAWN, an employee at the Ely mine, vershire,
was shockingly burned on Saturday by the ex-
ploson of copper pot, which he was moving
IRON the furnace He goes 10 his home in East
Boston to-day.
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Weather PrObabilitles for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States, low
barometer and rain, turning into snow in the
northern portions, followed by rising barometer.
noithweste,ly winds and warmer and clearing
weather.
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SOUTH AMERICA.
Peru.

New York, February 9: Peruvian dates say
that if the commissioners now in Europe, fail to
obtain the loan for the government, general bank
ruptcy will ensue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10

Yesterdays item on the markets should have
said that there were ,hirtytwo loads of wood and
eight loads of hay Water street at one time. on
Tuesday.
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AFRICA.
Egypt.

Cairo, February 9. The Anglo Egyptisn Bank
has contracted to advance $40 600, 900 to meet
the Egyptian floating debt and various ether
charges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10

.4doDss0n's botanic BalSam has restored thou
sands to health who had been long and painful
sufferers 18th Colds and Coughs. 80 cts.
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Custom Duties.

Quebec, February 9. The prospect Of change
in the tariff, is causing q large amount customs
duties to be paid into the custom house IT this
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10

At the meeting OF the South Parish Congrega-
tional church of this city, held last evening" the
invitation to be represented at Plymouth church
council by pastor and delegate was accepted. Hon.
Joshua Nye was chosen delegate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10

President Allen of the state College of Agr-
culture. gave fine lecture at the State House
last evening, showing the advantages OF the course
pursued at the college for those entering the in
dustrial departments Of lie. Quite number of
the students were present, who had been at Bruins
wick to attend the meeting Of the Agricultural
Board
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LEWISTON.
ReligiOus.

Lewiston, February g. Pine street church in
this city, voted last evening to be represen in
the PLYMOUTH church council.
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The Military Force.

The Military Force.
The last annual report Of the late Adjutant Gener-
al 3. B. Murray, Jr, states that the military Or
ganiz,tion of the State remain in essentially the
same condition. so far relates to strength of num-
bers, as last year. But two Of the existing COM
panies date their organization before 1862 and in
all, the enlistmcnts of men have been for the term
of six years; but the frequent discharges from the
service and the new enlstments, which have been
continually made, have kept the average strength
substantially the same as last year.
The number in companies recognized by the
State, is as follows; Enlisted men of infantry,
700; of light artillery, lol; commissioned officers
including the division staff, So; total of officers
and enlisted men, 1858. As no appropriation was
made by the legislature, no muster was held the
past year, and the troops have not been called to-
gether on any occasion.
The following are the unattached companies Of
infantry: Biddeford Light Infantry 81 Mont
gomery Guards, 43; Androscoggin Light Infant
ny, 40; total 1874.
The diciplne and instruction of the troops are
as good as the opportunities for drill will allow
The arms used by the infantry have been much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10

All cases Of Coughs, Colds, Catarrh or Con
sumption NAV be much relieved by Forest Tar
and Forest Tar in Solution, and durable cases may
be cured by continued use of it. Forest Tar
Salve has great healing power in cases of Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, indolent Sores. Forest Tar
Soap cures Salt Rheum and all diseases Of the
skin, and is the best shaving soap in the market
Prepared by the Forest Tar Co., Portland, Me-
Ask YOUR druggist for them. teb9-+&wlw
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Meeting of Millers.

Toronto, February 9. The Dominion Millers
Association in session here passed q resolution to-
day, that the admission of United States produce
and flour into Canada free of duty is gross in
justice to the millers and agricultural interests of
the country.
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A Windsor, Mass, gentleman says; accident
ally ran The tine of pitchfork under my knee
pan, causing very serious and dangerous wound,
the knee turning purple; but the free use of
Rennes Pain Killing Magic Oil cured it at one
and without pain. at works like charm"
Reader, Try it, Sold by all druggists and grocers
feb9-tSwlw
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The piper Trial,
The Northampton Bank Robbery.
Bowdoin College Alumni.

B)wdon College Alumni, resident in this city
AID vicinity, celebrated their annual reunion and
SUI per at the Parker House tonight. 40 were
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Our readers will see by notice elsewhere, that
DR.. Lambert, whose lecture was 20 popular tic
other night will at the request Of several OF our
citizens, repeat at Meonian Hall, this Thursday
evening, his new lecture on Woman The seats
are free, and all are invited
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NEW llA N l'SlilKE.
Two Men Scalded.

Salmon Falls, February 9. jeremiah McNa-
mara ard Michael Sullivan, employed in the dress
room of the Salmon Falls Manufacturing Com
pany, were seriously scalded by the boiling over
Of sizing tub. Sullivan lies in critical con-
dition.
Fire.
Concord, February 9. A saw mill and bedstead
shop, owned by a Mr.. Page, at South Antrim viii
lage. were burned last evening. Loss about
$1,000. Insured $4,000.
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1t was the intention of the committee OF nves-
tigation Of land scrip to hold session last eve
ming, but several of the members were absent ard
the mcetinp was postponed lill this evening.
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VIEW YORK..
The Reward of Rascality.

New York, February 9. The friends Of Rev.
Frederick Bell, late of the Primitive Methodist
church of Brooklyn, TO the number of about $50,
assembled in the Academy of Music in that city
last evening and resolved to engage that building
from the 9th OF next month. Also that all col
lections taken up should be given over to the pas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10

Mark P. Hatch, Esq, attorney and counsellor
-at-law at Clinton, was on Monday, on motion oil
United States Attorney Webb, admitted to prac-
tice in the United States Court.
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EO.iCc.

THE members of the Keui., be Log Driving
1 Company are hereby notified that the annual
meeting OF he conpauy will be held at the City
Hall in Gardiner on Tuesday, the 18th day of Feb
ruary 1876 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon for the fol-
lowing purposes, viz
let. To choose a Moderator.
3D. To hear the report OF the treasurer and take
such action thereon as may be thought proper.
81. To choose officers Tor the ensuing year.
4th. 20 take such measures for driving the logs
the ensuing season, and raise such sum or sums oi
money for that purpose As may be deemed Leces-
sary.
9Th. To act on any other business that may lie.
gally come before them.
DC PALMER, Clerk X. l.. D. Co.
Gardiner, Jan. -, 1876 JAMES It'd
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.)kusic 6y W0nagan's O,rhcS/i0.
Boston e. Maine Railroad.
GENERAL EASTERN AGENTS

GENERAL EASTERN AGENTS I
OFFICE, Augusta, Me-, Jan. 81, 1876.
The Office of the Eastern Agency of the Boston
and Maine Railroad has been removed from Granite
Block 10 the Maine Central Pas senger Depot, Room
No. s. second oor, formerly occupied by the Treas
urer. Entrance IRON the platform, north enl of
depot.
Amy information relating to the husinc I'll he
Boston Maine Railroad, Cheeriully given. /
shall endeavor to keep posted IN the movement OF
trains on all connecting roads.
PssSengers awaiting the arrival OF trains are in
vited TO walk up stars, where they " hnd com
Portable and quiet place ID 81.
febS!lw l.. L. LINCOLN, Gent Ea-t-rn Az.
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Scotland.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
The War Cloud.

Shanghai, February 9. Nothing has TRANSFERRED
here explaining the recent despatch that five war
vessels have been ordered to Chinese waters from
Bombay.
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The employees ia the factories of the Sprague
Manufacturing Company, in this city, have been
notified that at the beginning Of next month there
will be reduction in their wages of ten per cent
Quite number have given notice that they will
quit work at that time. The company feel COM
PEELED to make this reduction account Of the
dull market for the sale of manufactured products
druggist in Portland, in reference to the
druggists and apothec carries BILL writes that it is
mystery to him how any apothecary that is en-
gagged in the business at the present time, can be
molesed by this act, as it simply requires him to
be registered, not examined. Possibly the gentle
men who composed said meeting may have mis-
taken this particular part Of the bill, and accord
ingly considered 1t necessary to demonstrate.
The Auburn reformers TO be here in force
on Saturday evening, to inaugurate series OF
meetings in the cause oftemperauce reform Mr.
Frost, Mr. Taintor. and five other active and earn
est members from the Auburn club, will be pres
ent to address the people Singing will form one
Of the grand features Of the entertainment. Meet
ings will be held Saturday evening at l-2
o'clock, on Sunday afternoon at and Sunday
evening at :. The usual prayer meetings in this
city will probably be omitted or Sunday evening.
This is the opening night of the reproduction,
at Granite Hall, of the great Military Allegory Of
the "Color Guard" The paper issued by the
Grand Army comrades, who present the play,
gives the full cast of characters together with sy-
nopsis of scenes and incidents. The play will ex-
cite all the various emotions of the soui-being
thrilling, pathetic and amusing exhibiting the
true tpye of patriotism, struggling FOR the preser-
walton of threatened republic, and its dark and
determined opposite, seeking to overthrow the
fair fabric which our fathers reared. 1t is good
play to be enacted just after the reading of JEFF
Davis last epstle to the naughty North. Charlie
Collins assumes grand character in the play that
of"Peter Hygley, the Dutch Recruit" It's worth
going miles TO hear and see him. The other char
ac,ers in the play are all well sustained by our
best home talent. IIanagan's orchestra furnish
rs the music.
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A ract Worth Knowing.

Are you suffering with Consumption, Coughs,
Severe colds settled on the Breast, any disease
Of the Throat and Lupgsf If so go to your drug
gist and get bottle OF Boschee's German Syrup.
This medicine has lately been introduced from
Germany, and is selling on its own merits. The
people arc going wild over its success, and Drug
Sists all over country writing US of Its Won
derful cures among their customers. If you wish
20 try its superior virtue. get Sample Bottle for
10 cents. Large size bottle IS cents. Three doses
will relieve any case. Try it.
nov25 -tTT&S&w
LYONS KATHAIRoN prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews its growth,
and gives strength and vigor. 1t is delightfully."-
perfnmed, and makes a splendid dressing. 1t is
the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic ever
produced. Used by the elite. Price onyi 80
cents. april teod&wly