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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
Death OF Thomas 3. Bartlett.

Mr.. Thomas S. Bartlett of this city. died yester
day morning, after a long and painful illness ex-
tending over several months. His name has
become familiar to all our people. and wherever
Augusta or her citizens and institutions are known
his memory will be easily recalled. lie was born
in Wiscasset in 1917, and in 1874 be entered the
wholesale grocery business in Augusta, as clerk
to the late General White. No young man was
more active, popular and enterprising, or gave
promise of more hopeful and brilliant future.
The store of Gen. White, on Water street, was at
that time the resort of the educated and promi-
pent men of that day, and was the headquarters of
the democratic party. Young Bartlett early i'm
bbed the principles of that party, and through
his life was its stswart defender, never wavering,
even though the whole world might turn against
him. In the presence of death we desire to throw
the mantle of charity over his faults, the blast
ing of his earlier hopes and the crushing ont Of
his rising prospects, and will remember only his
yirtues-his large -heartedness, his strict honesty
under all circumstances, his liberality in every
good cause, his frankness, and general desire to
do good to those around him.
During his last sickness he has been patient
and resigned, awaiting with calmaess the ap
proach of the grim messenger. lie was visited
by clergyman the day prev ious to his decease,
and expressed his willingness to depart. He said
in substance; ~ am ready to go; do not fear
to die. know l have done many things that
were wrong-that has got to be fxed-but am
willing to die" We cannot better close this no.
tice than by adding the words of an appreciative
friend, who understood well Mr.. Bsrtlett's char
acter and disposition:
Mr. Bartlett was well versed in the literature of
all ages and his intellectual talent was of high
order. constant reader Of all standard works,
and reader who weighed and compared as he
read so that his knowledge not unfrequently
called into requisition by searchers after obscure
points in history or the classics. One of our cler
Rymen will remember . discussion in regard to
remote historical fact when one of the party, see
ing Bartlett approach, said, There comes one
who can tell US oil about it, He was called, and
soon explained the knoty point to the wonder and
admiration of ell present.
Mr.. Bartlett was eminently generous in bis dis
position; as Q son, tender and considerate; as a
brother, liberal hearted kind patient, and yield
ing; often denying himself that mother and sister
might have the comforts and luxuries Of life If
there was anything he abhorred utterly, it was
selfshness. Narrow.mndedness was never a
characteristic of Thomas. Cslumny and scandal
irritated him beyond measure. He always sug.
rested pallatng fact with which to blot out if
30 could, the error Of another.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
A SOUTH AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Barbarities of the Insurgents.

belllon IN Junta Arenos was organized for the
purpose Of extermiuating Capt. Guizslde, chief of
the garrison. The governor was at nrst entirely
unable to quell the rebellion. The rebels after
cruelty assassnating the captain, set fIe to the
buildings, including the hospital, with all the pa
uents in 1t. Tbs church and house of the priest
escaped injury.
TIE rebels stole S47 900 from the treasury and
robt ed al the houses Of commerce. In the con-
fusion they were killing each other. OF the hous-
es composing the colong only about half remain
standing.
The total number killed was forty, with fonr-
teen wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
SHOCKING TRAGEDY.
A Case OF Murder and suicide.

FARMvnLE, Va, December 81 A shocking
tragedy occurred here To-day. Col. William RAN
d lph Berkiey, an eminent lawyer, was seated in
b office, conyersing with Mr.. Alfred Moth, a
bank cashier, when knock was heard at the door
and Col. Berkeley got up to answer 1t. Opening
the door, shot WAS heard from without. and the
Colonel fell back with a ball in the temple. In
mediate ly Afterwards Capt. William Ii. Kennedy
entered tue office, aud stepping behind Col. belk
evs desk. placed pistol to his own head and
shot himself 1t Is stated that keun. dy had made
thrse previous attempts on his own life, aud for a
long time has been moody aud despondent Col.
BeIkley died ms anIly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
SENATOR PATTERSON.
His Health Improving.

WASHINGTON, December 81. Senator Patter.
son passed very uncomfortable night, and re.
manned this morning in great pain, but improved
during the day. and at two O'Clock p. NJ, was
feeling much better.
A later despatch says Senator Pattersons con-
diton is much improved to. N ght. His physicians
say that there is great change Tor the better
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Analysis of the Busi ess of the alton al
Bank NOte Company.

WASHINGTON December p. The National
Bank Note aud Redemption Bureau has prepared
an anal ysis of the increase of its business during
the three fiscal years which it has been in opera
tion, and it appears the increase in both the sec
ond and third years has been almost entirely 10
handling notes of New England banks. The in
crease amounts to Al, ,0000 900 of bank note, each
year. The amount in dollars is of course very
much greater. Redemption of Boston bank pa
per is increasing constantly. Nearly 81 900 900 of
il was handled here last week
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
THE BORDER TROUBLE.
THE SITUATION AS VIEWED AT
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. December 81. The war depart
nent had nothing new to-day from the Rio Grande
county. The wal department depends on the dis
cretlon of the officers in Texas Ms to the manner
OF dealing with outlaws on all sides, and il has not
oteu considered necessary 10 send any additional
Instructions to them, or TO communicate further
with the Governor Of Texas IN relation to events
as they occur, unless something of an extraordi-
nary or startling nature should require.
The opinions have not changed, either at the
war department or elsewhere in official circles, as
to the ability OF the troops to preserve order, and
that the Mexican government will unite with ours
III the Efforts TO Iepress raidIng and robbery on
the frontier.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, December rs. 1871.

FLOUR-Extra spring ~ 75a5 IS. ~
WHEAT-No.2 spring ll0ha- eash; l!ota
100 I. Dec: ll0,. J. jan: lllSa Feb; No. slllaS;
CORN-No mixed, A5-: sash Ask: Dec. "a;
Jan AS IA Feb.
OATS &c cash: 25h Jan: s5Hc Feb.
RYE-No. :, 56---c.
BARLEY-No. spring, 5lksc
PstRK Cash II 7A- all So. Jan, III so-,
,'Ki,w cash 7.7o- cash; 7,o-a7 7os. Jan.
mi X MEATs-shoulders 4ss,kc; short rib
aide. 6ka &C.; short clear rib, SKA c.
W WiISkEY-Western, O..
IREIGHTs-Corn to Buffalo. skc.; wheat do.
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ESSEE.
The IegislatuEe.

NASHVILLE, December 81 The legislature
having reached no result in the settlement of the
State debt, passed Il resolution to-day to adjourn
sine die, to-mo irow. The senate bill to com
promise the State debt at fifty cents, with graded
interest at -four, five and SIX per cent, was defeat
ed in the House after the amendment TO make the
interest four per cent. for fifteen years and six per
cent. for ffleen years, the high tax men voting
against it because 1t was not in compliance with
the proposition of the bond holders which was %
cents and per cent. interest.
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FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
New York Monev Market.
EVENING REPORT.

ioiA December 27 leI1
Money loaned al 6a7 per cent. on call. Foreign
exchange weak; s2ha s2s for sixty days.
and ass !. .as5- demand. ,iold opened st ;02&
and closed at 1923. Borrowing rates -0aoa5 per
ent. and dat, and carrying rate ia7-. Clearngs
sl3,535 100 Custom receipts, s.s7 ooc. Treasury
isbursed. 81 S3s 900 interest, tli2.5oo Tor bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
Political.

Secretary Evarts will not take the trouble to
deny lot OF falsehoods industriouslv circulated
concerning his movements. He predicts a speedy
restorauousof harmony among the leaders Of the
reput liCan marty,
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THE DJRAN MURDER.
MRS. Slade Confesses to Doing the Deed.

LAWRENCE. December q. Hannah Jane Slade
under arrest for shooting Doran, on Christmas
day, admits the crime. She says she had been
drinking, aud while her hus band was at the barn,
Doian attempted to outrage her. She broke away
from him, and seizing the gun which was stand
ing beside the house. pointed it at him, think
ing it loaded, when ii was discharged, killing IN
Instantly.
An inquest was held this afternoon on the death
of Michael Doran, the victim OF the murder on
Christmas day. At the conclusion George and
Hannah Jane Slade were arraigned 70 murder in
the Justices court. Each plead not guilty. Ver-
Dict tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

ON Christmas morning poor dove, slain by
some ruthless hand on the day Of which its purity
and innocence is Typical, lay dead in the street.
belfast Journal
And, perchance, same ragged ufchin, happen-
ing by, picked 1t from the spot in which it lay
and taking it to bis mother had thus an unex-
pected Christmas dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
SAVINGS BANK TROUBLE.
Run On the West aoston Savings Bank.

BosToN, December II. Owing to the contin-
ued depression in business and peprecialion in
real estate which constitutes n large portion OF
the assets of West Boston Savings Bank, and the
heavy drafts upon deposits the officers avail them
selves of tue prov isons IN the BY law requiring
Lotice from depositors of intended Withdrawals.
Duiing the present month there has been quite a
| run on the bank and payments to depostors will
amount to nearly 100000. Ultimate solvency of
the bank depends the value of real estate own
ed by the bank, which amounts to Si62 900 and
mortgages OF i'll ,072 600. A nominal surplus as
shown by the banks is over $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
ALABA vi A.
State Matttrs.

MONTGOMERY, December 27. Gov. Houston
has forwarded to the National Bank of the State
Of New Yolk, in New York city money to pay
the interest the State bonds, due Jan. lst. The
mayor has forwarded to New York money to meet
the interest, Jan. lst the city bonds issued un-
der the late adj ustment of the city debt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
BIDDEFORID.


BIDDEFoRD, December 81. Rev. Edward
Chase was installed pastor Of the Third Congre
gstional church this evening. Rev Charles Ten
ney of Chester, n. H., preached the installation
sermon. The church was filed and the decora.
tions very fine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
A New AssOelalion.

NAsHUA, December q. At meeting of ANA
teur authors, editors, publishers an printers Of
New Hampshire, held at Nashua W ednesday, an
association was foi med, TO be known as the Gran
ite State Amateur Press Association. A monthly
paper is 10 be published by them, edited by {. 5.
Campbell.
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Nlurd

CHICAGO, December q. James O'Neil, loco.
motive engineer, WAS shot dead at Bloomington,
H., at three o'clock this morning, whl'e returning
home from t,ip on his locomotive. Some mon
ey was left on his person. SO that the murder is
unexplained,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
Mira. NJ. p. Webster.

Husbands in search of a real valuable article for
present TO the r wives or lady friends, would act
very sensible in visiting the store of Mrs. N. p.
Webster. For gift nothing could be more salts
factory to a lady than a handsome dress Hat or
Bonnet. She has large line of Fancy Goods such
as embroidered Sets. Mourning Sets. Ladies'
silk Hd'k'fs. Ladies Hemmed Stitched IIdkfs,
Ties, Je1reify, and something new and striking
in ladies' Lace Ties all Of the above goods we are
closing out cheap.
n. p. WEBSTER,
.rOn VI c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

We noticed yesterday the little children of Mr.
Jackson Libby, out in the door-yard, engaged in
childish sports. and the heat from the sun was so
intense that they protected themselves from its
rays by spreading an umbrella.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Yesterday the Governor and Council granted
leave to withdraw on petitions for pardon of John
Mshoney and Frank A. Pennington, conv lets in
Bangor Jails for violation of the liquor law. A
pardon was granted to Peter DAILY, a convict in
the State Prison for robbery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Some one has given US an idea for improve
ment on the telephone. This person proposes
to put in line of women, fifty steps apart and
commit the news to the first asa secrst.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
OHIO.
Ewing Makes a Spee. III.

New YORK, Deceu Der 27. Lancaster, o.,
despatch says Ewing made speech last night re-
sponsive to q serepade, in which he denounced the
Eastern press with bitiere,t emphasis, and spoke
OF his perfect faith 10 the passage of the specie
sumption repeal bill by the Senate, and its APP
proyal by the Pre- e,ident.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

To those persons who are seriously contemplat-
ing the organization of a croquet club for the
remainder of the season" we would say that it
will hardly pay, as this weather cannot always
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New Eogland and the Middle States.
stationary or slightly higher pre- sure, cooler, fol-
lowed by stationary temperature, northeast to
northwest winds, clear or partly cloudy weather
will prevail
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Hard Times.

One hundred unemployed laborers waited on
the Mayor of Toronto to-day and stated that they
mu 81 have work or their families would starve.
The majority of them vii. be set to breaking stone
to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

A pleasant occasion was that at iari's new
eating house, on Wednesday evening, when the
cnterprising dry goods firm OF Fowler, Hamlen
Il Smith, sat down with all their employees to an
elegant supper. The company numbered four
teen persons, and the entertainment was first
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

The German ship Pauline (ate the Ameiican
ship Kate Prnce) from Bremen for North Ameri-
ca wrecked near Harlipgen on the 9th of
December. The crew were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
KITTERY.
Fire.

PORTSMOUTH, December %. This morning
the barn of Caleb Shinney, at kittery, near the
York border, was burned. Loss $500 No in
surance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Health is an inestimable jewel. The cough
that depives you of it may take your life too.
One bottle of flales Honey of llorehound and
Tar " i'll avert the evil, and save you from con-
sumption. VIII you weigh Life against y half
dollar' Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops care in | minute.
Aae1Q-4puI,pa
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Boston, December q, A general meeting OF
the members and friends of the American Metric
Bureau commenced here this afternoon. Oie
hundred aud twenty five ladies' and gentlemen
were present. Upon the stage were ranged
maps, charts and metric weights to illustrate tue
aims and objects of the bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
PORTLAND.
Death.

PoRTLANpr December q. George A. Bailey,
late publisher of the Congregational Globe died
at Deerisg yesterday, aged ffiyseve years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
CA VI DEN.


CAMDEN, December %. Charles Wetherbee,
aged 10 years, son of a. b. Weheibee, Was
drowned Thursday forenoon, while skating on the
Block Mill Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
N AIRY LAND.
Riot.

Boston, December 81. A party Of sbont ff-
teen OF the Maryland coal strikers, Wednesday,
while intoxicated, crossed the ryer and attacked
Haip pers Ferry, but were driven oil by the author
tiles and citizens. Several weie wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
KEYS LOST I!

A bunch of key has been found, whic1 can lie
obtained by calling at this oflce, and paying
charges. d.c2s..3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
Boston Stock List.

lsales at the Brokers' Board.i
Boston, December % Is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
CONN ECTiJtI.
An Assault.

NORWICH, December y. NJ chsel Mackey, an
lrshmsn thirty years Of age, mortally
wounded in an sftsy in the town of North Stou.
ington, "Wednesday night. The assailtnt was
boy of twenty years, named John Goddard, who
shot him aud subsequently brsined him wnh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Hlrrah for the next who dies" exclaims the r-
re.erent host. Better hurrah for the man who
lives by using Adamsons Botanic Cough Balsam.
80 cents. dec20-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
local anu State Nems.

Kinsman is selling those fifteen cent Havana
filled cigars for FIVE cents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

EXamInatIOn,

LEWISTON. December q. The examination of
Joseph Cook, charged with firing Driscolrs build
ing, commenced to-day. The testimony ia not al
given. No new facts developed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

PARIS, December p. The government has re-
quested Don Carlos to leave France, and he start
ed for the frontier to day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Plants in the house should be kept from all
drafts if it is desired to have them in thriving
condition. They are very sensitive to cold air.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
Caps in the Jaw,

caused by the decay and loss of the teeth, are
prevented by SoZoDoNT, which thoroughly
cleapses them, and checks their corro.ion. It
gives perfume to the breath, which it could ac-
quiie fIom no other dentifrice.
dec26- re od&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Frank Kinsman reports that his Christina: trade
was larger this yesr than last year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Yesterday was day of mild and quiet beauty,
unsurpassed even by the most mag nfcent days of
summer. People sat by their open windows and
in their open doors, and children sported on the
sidewalks and in door yards. OF all the wonder
ful days of this wonderful winter, yesterday sur
passed them all, and on every hand we heard the
expression, "Beautiful! Beautiful" The wealth
er was in most respects similar TO that experienced
in the earlier part Of September.
The Central Fish Market Of Smith. Wright &
Co., on Water street, always has neat sppear-
snce, but is now even more attractive than ever,
since the enlargement, and Improvements have
been made. Mr.. NJ. S. Moulton is in his glory
when providing for the wants of hi, customers,
aud be takes special pains to please all. Call and
look at his well kept market, always fully stocked
with FISH of all kinds. fresh, corned and salted, lob
.ters, clans and oysters. Even sniff Of the at
mosphere of this model market Is heslthful.
Our Manchester correspondent gives the partic-
uars of the drowning Of Dana Frederick of East
Monmouth:
He was crossing the lower end Of Little Winth-
rop pond, and broke through the ice. Before help
could reach him he was drowned His cries for
help were heard BY those residing near, hut they
were unable TO assist him before he sank. The
drowned mans hat and gloves were found upon
life he broke the ice around him for a space Of
twelve feet 10 diameter. His age was thirty
three years. The body was found on Monday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
HOs.etter's Aim manac.

The edition for ISIS Of the sterling Medical Annual
known as Hostetters Almanac, Is now ready, a. q
IN y be obtained, free Of cost. of druggists and
general lunry dealeis in all parts of the United
- t!tes and British America a. d indeed in every
portion OF tie Western Hemisphere. IL combines
with the sounde 4 practical ADVICE for the preser
vatlun and re alton of health, large amount
in eresting AID amusing light reading, and the
cilender astronomical calculations, chronological
ltem~, &c, are prepared with great care, and will
ter's Almanac Tor s7s, IN the English, German
+ ench, Weish. Norwegian, sweden, Holland Bo-
henlan, ana spanish languages, will in alt pro-
bablty be he largest edition OF medical work
ever pub shed In any country The proprIetors.
Mcssr-. do stet ers Il Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa
seip' oi two cent stamp, will forw ard copy by
mat to any person who carnot procure one IN hls
LeghbOrhood.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
suspension.
NJ etric Bureau.

George w. Downing, shoe Manufacturer OF
I,ynp has susp, nded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Regular meeting OF Seth Williams Post No. Is,
G. A. r., this evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Court Ma ters.
A Mad Dog.

SPRINGFIELD, December %. The Nolthamp'
ton bana robbers are refused new trial, and un-
doubtedly will receive lite sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
iRarrtfb

In East Vrssalboro', Dec. e5, bv Rev J. W Dav.
Mr.. harles .. Davis TO Miss Myra z. Taylor, both
of Vassal boro
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
President Hayes.

President Hayes will invite TO the celebration
of his silver wedding dozen friends who were
present at his marriage twenty-five years ago,
about fifty Ohio friends, some of his old army as.
sociates aud the Cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
Dtfb.

In this city, Dee. 27th, Mr.. Thomas :. Bartlett
ag d 80 years 9 months. Funeral from his late
residence on State street, Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

NEwBURYPoRT, December q. There is much
excitement in Newburypoh aud West Newbury
port by mad dog. Two children were bitten IN
Newburyport aud w. L. Farley, stage driver al
West Newbu'yport, was badly bitten III toe hand
The dog was Killed, but not iii other dogs were
bitten,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
PENNSlLN ANA.
Run on n Bank,

PHILADELPHIA, December p. There was a
slight run ON the Patterson savings banks to-day.
All depositors were promptly pad.
Railroad Matters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Whereas, it is apparent that the people cough,
therefore, resolved that furnish them with
SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES. For sale by
al Druggists.
Caswell & Co., corner Washington and Winter
St.. Il ls,on.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
The City Treasurer has hung out banner
with this strange device
I KEASI HEX : Vf fIN Z.
Have you paid your Taxes I

TREAsURERs OFFICE.
Have you paid your Taxes
The question is very pertinent one, and deln-
quents now have it staring them in the face until
they do their duty to their country and TO them
selves by paying up. The banner is IL feet long
and feet wide. and is suspended acsoss Water
street, from block to block. Small hope for the
individual who attempts to elude the vigilance of
our Collector: he will sooner later be found out.
"Its long Lane that has no turn"
The names of pupils attending Chestnut st. In
tcrmedate school, who have not been absent
during the term ending Dec. 2lst. are Harry E.
Burbank. Mamie S. True. Howard A. Lincoln,
Harry II. Blanchard, Kiuie f. Hill, Carroll D.
Cargill, Thad S. Wech, Irwin l.. Swift, Lillian F.
Blsckman, Susie II. Owen and Mabel Russell.
Number who have been Deither absent tardv. or
excused are Howard A Lincoln, Harry +. Bur
bank, Mamie S. True, Susie II. Owen, kittie f..
Hill, Harry II. Blanchard and Mabel Russell.
Those having 10 for department during the term,
are May w. Vivian, Ora V. Paine. Walter j..
May. Horace Hall, May E Getchel Howard A.
Lincoln. Harry II. Blanchard. Rubert b. Mathews,
Charlie +. Penney, Susie Ii. Owen, Hattie +.
Gordon and Lizzie Sheehan. The pupil having 10
in both scholarship and deportment,-Su III.
Owen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

Table showing the amounts paid out by County
Treasurers for costs Of prosecutions in Supreme
Judicial Courts, aud in the Superior Court for
Cumberland County, on bills of costs allowed by
County Commissioners for support Of prisoners IN
jail to grand jurors; also, the amounts received
from fines, costs and forfeitures n said Courts,
from mag istrates, jailors, and other officers:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28
Bank Matlers.

The official statement OF ll19 savings banks in
ssaohusetts for 1877 shows an sysregate de-
posits oil S2i4, $3.50 Gals against S2i3 3i06i2 76
for the preNious Near,.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-28

The Chancellor has declared the Deliware
Shore railroad in.olyen and appointment Thomas
l.. Ogden, receiver. TIE bonded Indebtedness is
5000 900.