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, 1876-10-29
FOURTH WARD REPUBLIs

EUUKTH WAKU KEFU BhIEANS,
A grand mass meeting of the Republicans OF thu
Fourth Ward will be held at Republican Head
quarters 269 and 271 Thirty first street, on Wou.
day evening. Both Clubs unite in this rally VIII
lam Aldrich, John II. Clough. L. /. Nils, and
other speakers will address the meeting, and :
good brass band will furnish the Music. Let ever
man turn out.
, 1876-10-29

A meeting Of the Fifth Ward Republicans will b
held Monday evening at Doerr Hall, corner Of
TWeutr- sixth aud Hanover streets.
, 1876-10-29
EIGHTH WARD RE-

EIGHTH WARD RE2UKIICANS. :.
Members OF the Executive Committee are Re.
quested to meet at Headquarters to-day. Oct sgr
at o'clock sharp, for business Of importances :
, 1876-10-29

F0UETEEKTH WARp.
A meeting Of Republicans will be held Monday
evening at 274 Milwaukee avenue. Good speakers
in attendance
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TENTH WAKD KEPUBLICANA y ~:
There will be meeting OF the Tenth Ward Rs->
publican Club at their hall, No. 202 West :Laka.
street, on Monday evening, Oct 80. at s o'clock
Able speakers will be present and address tha
meeting,
, 1876-10-29
POLITICAL AanoUNcEmE.TS.
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GEHFRAT, MlEMTrrrp

pub1ean ~? ene 9e esting oi the Cook County Re-
cn;n ~ o'e!oek p n. ot Republican Headouartere
eraat ot Ctask AID Lake strcets. As business Of
F. e importance VIII como before the Committee
~ ~ desirable that all members be prrsrpt
, 1876-10-29
NILES CENTRE prpnnr1c.uu

r. = G. Tierltng will addree, the Rcnph3,e,c.
q Niles Centre at Beemiscrs Hail m thc ;.snss y
;n9 tng az ~ English and German, On Saturday ever
, 1876-10-29

5S;5 f.ftning.rod c:snTasscF married icinale
81" 1,cs,nne Icsdcr IN tIe fema,c.sui1r,gI.
opeIasat mm1 She nuer as now " married. sg youne man.
: by profcssiou IN Observation-Disclosures. @ % an whose hose
fathcr ueddlcl ortzc- packages on a railroad. and
whose mother Lad 1onc Experience Us t pruprie~
tor Of a t,oarding-housc. Their 1irst child IS a
clcrS ii l,cr: then. # 1fcy can non onlT marrx 1scr
TO an interviewer, they follly believe that the
offspring Of the union will hare Iarnask check
on which nothing human can prey
Our citv at present is l,onorcd br visit from
,Jayme Batatha REFS. Professor in the General
Agricultural Institute Of Portugal, and Com
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WARRINGTON.
Getting Ready for Legislative,

WASHINGTON, December /. The House CON-
mittee on appropriations met to-day and suthorz-
ed represe NATIVE Atkins to report the annual
pensi6n appropriation bill on the assembling OF
congress- II conforms strictly to the estimate,
calling for $40 1891 600.
Financial.
The receipts of internal revenue to-day were
$47, pills, and customs $232, 708.05.
Court Matters.
In the U. S. circuit court to-day Chief Justice
johnson delivered an opinion in the great suit of
the U. S. against II. b. Claim Co., for 81 500,
900. The suit was for the recovery of duties for
alleged Struggled goods. Justice johnson affirms
the decision Of the lower court, which In favor
Of the defendant.
Cabinet Meeting.
There was full meeting of the cabinet. to-day,
hours. The principal quotations discussed relat-
ed to events occurring At the capital of South
Carolina, based on a telegram received to-day
from Gen. Ruger. After the adjournment of the
cabinet inquiry was made Of the several members
to ascertain the result Of their deliberations but
they declined to make any communication what
ever upon the subject.
Public Debt Statement.
WASHINGTON, December l.
The following is the public debt statement for
the past month
Principal, $2,lS6,l35, SIG "a
Interest, $3.50, 269 Is
Total, 32,22l ,6S5,7s5 SO
Debt less cash in Treasury, De-
cember l, 1876, S2,oS9, 1896, 099 AZ
Increase Of debt during the month, 457, 662 GA
Decrease of Debt since June 10. 76. lO,l03,245 81
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EXTENSIVE CONFEDERATION IN
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE MADE HOME
LESS.
Casualties, Incidents, &c.
Casualties, Incidents, &c.

NEW ORLEANS, December |. Fire.brokc ont
early this morning at the corner of St. Bernard and
Claiborne streets. 1t has reached and crossed
Esplsnade street, and is still burning at noon
Three blocks thus far are destroyed.
As far as could be ascertained the following is
the number Of houses destroyed by fire here this
morning: Twenty on Columbus street, twenty.
four on Robertson street, thirty-two on villeye
street, three on Manaix street, and ten and st
Anna Church on Esplanade street.
The dwellings of Auguste and Amadee Coute-
RE, Abrams, Recca, Clark and Crazat superb
residences on Esplanade street, were consumed
Most of the buildings burned were small cottages
and hundreds of people lost all they possessed.
had leg broken in three places. A negro who
was detected in setting fire to one of the buildings
during the progress of the confagration was shot
and instantly killed. Another negro, also found
shot at but was missed and succeeded in escar-
ing.
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EUROPE.
Retention Of Workmeu.

Retention Of WOrkmen.
LONDON, December /. The order for the dis
charge of five hundred workmen from Ports
mouth dock yard has been countermanded.
The Russians Excited.
There is much excitement in Russia over the
report that all able bodied men under fifty, are to
be summoned to military service.
The Pope Ill.
The Pope is ported seriously ill.,
A Report.
The whaler, Jan Mayen, brings a report from
the Esquemaux living north of Cumberland gulf,
that many years ago they had massscred Capt.
Crozier, second, in command of the Franklin ex-
petition and five others.
More Specie for New York.
QUEENSTOWN, December |. Steamer for New
York to day took ESQ, 900 sterling.
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Skowhegan Locals.

SkOWhegan Locals.
The lumbermen are preparing for their winters
work in the woods. Several teams have already
gone, and more are to follow soon. There will
not be as much business in this line as usual this
winter, but more than was expected few weeks
ago. The wages paid are much less than in pre-
vious winters.
VIM. Wheeler, brother of Mrs. Horatio Emery
of this place, has recently returned from the Black
Hills, . wealthy man. He entered there last
spring, poor and disheartened; he took up
claim. was fortunate, and is now said to be worth
100000. He has sold ont his interest there, and
intends to locate in California.
Business notes Jos. Buker has sold out his
interest in the McDermid mill to W. K. Shurtleff.
Henry Allen has purchased II. p. Cannon's inter-
est in the meat business and formed partner
ship with j. w. Pulsifcr Mrs. E. b. Curtis has
fitted up music rooms over Jewetts market,
| where she will have on hand . good assortment Of
musical instruments, and will give instructions in
music to all who desire it.
| Miss Scammon Of Waterville, has q class in
painting here. Her boarding place and studio is
ct Mrs. r. b. Shcphcrd's.
Emery Turner, one Of our most prominent
grocery firms have recently failed, and their place
Of business is now closed. The failure causes .
surprise to all, IS they have had . large trade.
The great cause of their trouble is too extensive
credit.
The Reforms Clubs hold quarterly State con-
vention ct this place next Tuesday and Wednss-
day. A pleasant time b anticipated.
Thanksgiving services were held in the M. E.
church; sermon by the pastor.
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HIT. Vernon Locals.
Died in Halifax, N. s.. Nov. 23d, Mrs. Annie j.,
wife Of Hon. Francis Parker of Walton, N. S.,
formerly the wife Of the late DR.. Henry j. Boyn-
ton Of Portland. After the death of DIR. Boynton,
she lived for several years in the family Of her
sister. Mrs. Augustus Rundlett Of Mt. Vernon,
where she endeared herself to large circle Of
friends. She spent the last summer in Mt. Yer
non, and on her return her strength, which was
rapidly failing, suddenly gave wsy, and she de-
ceased at the home Of her step son, F. G. Parker,
in Halifax. Her remains were brought to Port
land, and on the 10th ult., buried in Evergreen
Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late
William Anson, Esq. Of Portland the well known
surveyor and civil engineer.
The supper furnished b. the not going to-be
postmaster, has spoiled in waiting for the returns
This would be bad enough, but we fear II 10 not
the finale. One Of the most respected members
Of the democratic party in the town, was to have
made . speech upon the occasion, but it was laid
over under the rule and has since died in the pal
plating breast Of the anxious author. and his
friends have the gravest fears that II will kill him.
II it 10 like the average Of such productions We
presums be viii die, unless he has good big gix-
card 10 Grind L up, and vital forces enough TO
similats il. h said hs y now declaring for tape
worms.
DR.. Burbank, who has been dangerously sick.
=, We arc happy to say, now considered out Of
danger. ~
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NEW YORK.
financial.

New YORK, December |. Steamer Parthia
from Liverpool, brings $4,000 in specie.
Gold opened at los ~.
Fire.
Dares Childcr's carriage factory at Williams
burg, was burned last night. Loss $4,000. A
man was seen firing the building, but escaped
A New Island.
United States steamer Gettysburg reports hav-
ing discovered "a coral bank in latitude $50 80;
longitude 1913. The Gettysburg was obliged to 20
to Gbralter where she will ret and return to sur.
vey more thoroughly her new discovery.
The "BOss."
1t is announced that Tweed has dismissed all bis
counsel and will let law take its course.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fire.

SPRINGFIELD, December l. Fire at Ware to-
day destroyed the steam saw mill OF Daniel j..
Collins. Loss covered by SIS, 900 insurance.
Found Dead.
TAUNTON. December |. There is considerable
mystery about the body of man found near
Three Mile River in this city, Wednesday night.
covered with leaves, the flesh partly gone includ-
ing that of the face and head, so that the age is
uncertain. Not q scrap of paper or any article
leading towards Identification of the corpse, nor
did any resident Of the locality recall ever seeing
him alive.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THF
Daily Ksunshee yoarual.
PORTLAND.
Death.

PORTLAND, December /. Lewis Sylvester of
Great Chebeague Island was found dead in his
boat at Cousins Island, Wednesday afternoon
with cash in his head. He was between forty
and fifty years old, and leaves a wife and four
small children. The cash may have been caused
by falling in a f.
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WYOMING TERRITORY.
Additions Particulars Concerning the
Indian Fight.

CHEYENNE, December l. Additional particu-
lars of Gen. McKenzie's fight with the Cheyennes
were received ct Fetterman last night. The VIC
tory Was most complete. The entire village with
al its winter stores Of subsistence and robes fell
into the hands Of the troops, leaving the Chey-
ennes, the brsvest and most warlike bond of hos
tiles wholly destitute, in the face Of rigid win
ter. Their loss in killed 10 about twenty-five and
large numbers of wounded. Gen. Mckenzie will
join Gen. Crook on Crazy Weman's Fork. and .
combined attack will be made on Crazy Horse
who is reported on the Rosebud.
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LEWISTON.
Fire.

LEWISTON, December /. The dwelling of
George Hopes was burned last night Cause
unknown. Loss probably six hundred to thous-
and dollars. Insured in the Newark Company
for $500.
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Messrs. E. A. Gould & Co., of this city. are in
want Of agents for nice little article of perfume
ry. advertised in our columns. They arc also
general agents for q large number of new and
popular publications. Those who desire to be-
come agents should consult them,
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Remember that the unlaundred shirts offered by
Huntington, Mason & Co. for Sl.25 arc all finish
ed, button holes gussets and buttons. They are
acknowledged to be the best in the market
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On Thanksgiving morning, at about o'clock,
the house, barn aad outbuildings Of Hiram W..
Campbell, near Jimmy's Pond, on the road from
Hallowell to the Outlet, so-called, in Manchester.
were destroyed by fire. The barn was in flames
when the family awoke, and its contents. consist
ing in part Of forty tons Of hay. four steers. two
cows, two shoats, and farming tools. including .
moving machine. were burned. A horse was
saved with great difficulty, but Mr.. Campbell was
injured badly while attempting to save him. Only
part Of the furniture in the house was saved
Loss about $500; insured for $500. The fire
,asabonds. The place was formerly owned and
occupied By 8. Currier, Jr.
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BRUNSWICK.


BRUNSWICK, November 80. barn belonging
to Isaac Barnes, situated about 3 miles west of
Brunswick village, was destroyed by fire yester-
day, with large quantity of hay, yoke of oxen,
a horse, and farming utensils.
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The Governor and Council held . brief session
on Thursday, for the purpose of declaring the
election of Presidential electors. and issuing GER
ti6cstes to the same. An adjournment was then
had to Thursday next, when the election cases in
Knox and Aroostook counties will be considered.
In. regard to the Knox county matter. it is the
general opinion that those who were in favor Of
throw ing out the vote Of Hurricane Island, have
failed to LAKE a case. The matter of the equali-
cation of bountes to towns, will also be consider
cd. The Council will probably be. in session for
the most Of the time, probably. until the coming
in Of the new Council for the purpose of closing
up the business Of the year.
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EBURG.
A Defaulter.

PoRTLAED, December l. The depot mas er on
the Portland & Ogdensburg railroad at Fryeburg'
is short $1,000 n his accounts. lie lost the money
in speculation and the company has attached his
property.
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YER MONT.


MONTPELIER, December /. Gov. Fairbanks
has been slightly indsposed for several days, and
i. now confined to bis bed with q throat disease,
aggravated by hard work the last two nights Of
the session.
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Presiding Elder Martin reports great and in
creasing interest in religious matters in his dis
trct. This interest 10 also wide spread, and is
rapidly extending oil over the country.
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BE LFAST.
Fire.

BELFAST, December |. The house and barn of
Mrs. Wiki nson Pierce on Miller street was
burned Thanksgiving morning. Loss $500; in
sured for $500. Cause of fire unknown.
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Loss of q Maine Vessel.

BosToN, December l. Schooner Equod Of
Rock land, was run down and sunk off Cape Cod,
Monday night. Capt. c. b. Titus was drowned |;
the rest of the crew were saved.
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RHODE ISLAND.
POLITICAL.

PROVIDENCE, December l. The General As
sembly met to-day and elected VIM. S. Slater
presidential elector to fill the vacancy caused by
the ineligibility of VIM. Corliss.
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Look at the advertisement in another column
and see where apples can be bought very cheap,
this day only. Gall at car 1922 at the freight de-
pot.
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The topic of the season.. al say, shut that door
will your"
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fire..

GoRHAM, November 80. The steam saw mill
owned by j. g. Larry, known IS the Messenger
mill, and boarding house, at Randolph, N. ii. was
wholly burned this morning.
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PERSONAL.
President Chamberlain of Bowdoin College,
spent Thanksgiving with his brother in Bangor.
Mr.. Eugene Blair, An Augusta boy, now Deputy
city.
DIR. G. NJ. Twitchell, Of Fairfield, President Of
the Central Maine Poultry exhibition, was in the
city yesterday.
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We need only state for the information Of the
ladies, that there remains but one month more of
leap year.
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S2,22l,6S5,7S5 so
KENTUCKY.
Judge Lynch ON the Bench.

CINCINNATI, December I. negro named
Crutcher was hanged BY mob in the woods near
Ncholsvle, Kentucky, last night, for attempting
an outrage upon the wife of J. Z. Cogsr. white,
yesterday.
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The "Star Of the East" has made her last TRIP
for the season. from Kennebec for Boston.
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IOWA.
Fire.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, December l.. The agricul.
tural works in this city, were destroyed BY fire
| this morning. The loss is S35, 900. Insured for
| $l3, 900.
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NANOIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
New York. Dec. !, 1915.
Money wa easy at3Ha3'4 per cent on caik For.
eign exchange dull at 4Sf ka4Sl- for bankers Il pg
and te3t4a4Si- for demand. Gold opened ut lOeK
and closed ut lOsh. Loans . and s. per cent.
Customs receipts, $2Sl .pOv Treasury disburse ed
$y6,t0J Interest, $500 Tor bonds, and 1880 in
silver.
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The dwelling house Of Fred Wixon in Sidney
near the Augusta line, was destroyed by FIRE on
Thanksgiving evening, at about 9 o'clock. The
family had retired for the night, and narrowly
escaped with their lives. No furniture was saved
Loss about $500; insured for $500.
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Huntington, Mason & Co. open this week line
of very desirable cashmere and silk mufilers.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Dec. l, 1875.
FLOUR-Extra spring, q 50a6 rs.
WHEAT-No. . spring. 1 10; cash l i5-a
Is; December. / i4k; January No. 5. Us
al 05S rejected, 9laa3c.
IORN-No. mixed, axe; December. Axe.
OATS-Ne. Q, 33ha-c. cash, 32t-c.; Decem-
Der, 33-c January, &-c.
RYE-N0. 2, 67kc.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, 66ka-c.
PUkK-Casb, l5 95al5 95; all year, Is 92k Jan
uary, 10 10.
LARD-Cash, 9 10; January, o ok.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders, --a6ixc.; short rib
sides, s1taSkc.i short clear rib, sAs G.
WHIskEY-Western, 1 o..
tREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, sLc.; wheat do.
la5c.
RECEIPrs-l5.ooo Sour; $4,000 wheat; 5s.Ooo
corn; 80 600 oats 900 rye; 1900 barley.
corn; % 900 oats; "a 900 barley; 5000 rye,
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We understand that Mrs. W. X. Weston, the
well known and accomplished teacher of music, is
ready to attend to . few more scholars on the
piano, at her house, State street. This lady needs
no recommendation in this community, where she
has lived so long.
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A keen, sharp day, yesterday, for the first day
of winter.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
Sale Of Exhibition Building.

PHILADELPHIA, December l. The Main Build
ing of International Exhibition was purchased by
the International Exhibition Co., tor the sum Of
| $500.
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weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
partly cloudy clear weather, with north west to
southwest winds, stationary or slowly rising ba-
rometer, and no change in temperature.
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The fine clear weather continues At the present
writing. although the air has . decided winter
keenness and penetration. No snow has fallen a.
yet, and the roads are smooth and hard. Ice has
formed above and below the dam, along the shores,
though there sti remains . free open space in the
centre. down which ice Aosted quite freely yester-
day. A schooner that came to our whsrves load
ed with coal, on Tuesday, discharged speedily,
and sailed away, on Thursday, just in season to
escape the ice embargo. Hsrveys old calamity
remains here at one of the wharves, and is en-
bedded in the ice.
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LOUISIANA.
Highly Esteemed Planter Shot and
Killed by n Negro.

NEW YORK. December /. Yesterday morning
Col. X. Brown, planter residing at Terrebouef,
hve miles below St. Bernard court house got into
a difhculty with negro named Blaze, about two
dollars, during which the negro shot and instantly
Killed Brown. The deceased was q native Of
Kentucky, and prominent dealer in live stock ia
tn is city several years ago. lie has been planting
ct Ierrebouef the past four or five years and was
highly esteemed.
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Tete-a-tcte tea sets at Z. Rowse's.
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The Maine State Grange will meet at the Town
Hall. Waterville on Tuesday, December 18th,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. Arrangements have been
made with the Maine Central railroad to give 9
free-return ticket to all persons attending the
Grange, travelling over those lines.
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New holiday goods at +. Rowse's.