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TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
Sixteen Persons Killed and TWen-
ty-Six Injured.
The Result of an Engineers
Reckiessness.

STOCKTON, CAL, Feb. PA terrific explosion oc-
CURED today at the head Of stockton Slough on FL
dorado street. crowd OF more than 200 bad as
sembed to witness the trial of new Propeller pump
set in the slough and run by traction engine Those
who stoJd near were Frustrated.
The body OF the engineer was blown a distance OF
$50 feet through the crowd, carrying death aud de-
struction in its path. The dead lay proslrate IN
every direction, some falling into the ough from
the bridge. Ten or twelve dead lies lay in one
heap at the nor Invest corner of the bridge. Others
lay oead and dying in the street. having been carried
from 80 to leo feet by the force of the explosion The
heads of some were blown to pieces, and Others
thrown to the ground with such violence as break
every bone in their bodies. Faces, hands and whole
persons were stained with dirt, smoke and cinders'
The wounded were promptly cared for, and the dead
removed to the coroner's
The explosion was the result of reeklessness the
part of the engineer. The steam gauge refused to
work, and after the engineer had attempted to fix it
aud Jailed, he screwed down the safety valve and
went on with his work. Sixteen were killed out
right and twenty-sx wounded, three or four o.
whom are not likely to recover Many were blown
considerable distance and escaped uninjured The
body OF the engine, weighing $500 pounds, was
plaza Men are still engaged dragging the slough in
hope TO bodies supposed to have been thrown
into the slough. The flags in honor of the memory
of Washin gon were lowered to half mast after the
explosion.
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THE MURDERED TREASURER
Memorial Services at Dexter.
An Impressive Address by Prof J.
8. SewaiI, ID. ID,

DEXTER, Feb 22.-The memorial seryi es on the
anniversary of the death of Mr. Barron occnrrad at
the Congregational church this afternoon. A resnec
table audience was gathered TO pay the trbute of re-
spect to his memory. The church was appropriately
draped and adorned W it'll floral designs. bououets
etc, while at the rear above the platform lite size
portrait Of Mr. Barron stood out in bold relief agapst
a back ground of black drapery. Over the platform
was the motto in evergreen, Faithful unto death. :"
The clustering weather hal well nigh rendered the
roads impossible 50 that many were prevented from
at ending.
The services were opened by an inn ressive prayer
by Rev. j. S. Sewa, d. D., Professor at the mgor
theological Seminary, which was followed by the
singing OF the 1921 psalm by the choi, and prayer by
Rev. Mr. Lorng, after which Rev. Mr. Sewall spoke
extemporaneousy for three-quarters of an hour. He
said he had c1me to sympathze not only with the
church, but with these friends and neighbors of the
good man who has fallen by the murderers hand. He
mad come to aid in the exercises Of the anniversary
day and help perpetuate the memory of him who has
| been faithful unto death. Many ave come from
distant places have gathered together here from the
district around, all bringing messages of the most
heartfelt sympathy with them. He came to represent
broad constituency, for all the Christian people of
the land; and more, all honest and well meaning
wherever they whether protesting the doc
trnes OF the church not desire to add their words
OF praise OF him whose life example of probty
| aud honorable dealing, and whose death had won
| the need of one who dies for duty. He had heard
| great many people who were acquainted with Mr.
Barron personally aud those who knew of him by the
noble character he sustained express their feelings
in regard to the new and awful phase of the manner
! ofhs death. He had not as yet heard any express
any thing but feelings Of the kndest sympathy for his
| doubly afflicted church, friends and family. He had
not as yet heard single person who would
| admit of doubt as to the manner of Mr.. BaIrons
DEATH that he fell to protect that which was entrust
ed to his keeping, not planning such death like
coward to disguise his dishonest acts and hide his
| spoliaions from those who had put their trust in
| him. He wanted to put himself on record in this
matter, in the most emphatic manner, in such way
| that he could not be misunderstood.
Mr.. Sewall then reviewed the circumstances of the
case, and argued at length that all the facts were
against the theory of suicide and that the purity Of
the life aud character of Mr. Barron negatived such
| theory.
Addres es In similar strain were made by p B.
| Thayer of Garland and Rev. A. HI. Loing of Fox
croft.
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Death of Marceilus Emery.

Death of Marceilus Emery.
BANGOR, Feb 23.-Narceilus Emery, Esq, senior
proprietor of the Daily Commercial and pro npent
Democratic politician, died at o'clock this morning
after br LET but severe sickness from malignant
carbuncie which caused intense suffering He was
born at Frankfort, Me-, July "a, $780, and gradu-
ated at Bowdon College in 1853. He taught the Hal
lowell High School for time after leaving college
and afterwards was private tutor in Mississippi and
Indiana. He was admitted to the bar in Bangor in
1858 and entered into partnership with Abraham
Sanborn. In August of the same year he urchased
the Daily journal and Weekly Democrat and
changed the name of the daily to The Union and
continued to publish it until the spriDg of 1851 The
Democrat continued until August 1861 when the
press was destroyed by mob account of its vio-
lent opposition to the war. In 1853 its publication
was resumed and in 1872 Mr. Emery established the
Daily Commercial, both of which be continued to
manage up to the time of his sickness. Mr.. Emery
was one OF the most prominent Democrats of Maine
and supported extremely radical views He was un.
married brother and two sisters survive him,
His funeral takes place Wednesday.
Suicide of n School Teacher.
A young man named Willis Barnes Lee, who has
been teaching school at East Ridge, two miles from
Greenfield, committed suicide Friday evening. He
left the house where he was boarding, and proceed.
ing to the woodshed shot himself, ann when found
life was extinct.
Auburn Mayoralty.
LEWISTON, Feb. 22.-Auburn GreeDbaekers nom.
mated e. Y Turner for Mayor, this evening,
Saco Political Matters.
SACo, Feb. 22.-Capt. Abiatha W. Leayitt was
nominated for Mayor by the GreenbacKers this after
noon. Mayor Oliver G. Clark was renominated
unanimously by the Republicans. The Democrats
will hold caucus next week, and will probably
nominate Samuel l.. Lord, the candidate of last
year. The election occurs March 10.
Fatal KesuI of an ARRAY.
FORT FAIRFIELD, Feb 22.-Thursday, Feb g.
James A. Brown of Lower Woodstock, lumberman.
and James Nckerson of Pleasant Ride. had some
words, when Nickerson struck Brown with a SPREAD
er on his head from the effects of which Brown died
Feb 20. Nickerson was arrested and taken to Hou-
ton. He will be tried at the coming term OF the
court.
No COunterfeits ON the Belfast Bank.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Feb 22.-Sheriff Kent, en-
powered by the Treasury department to ferret ont
alleged counerfeits the Belfast national bank and
other banks in Maine, says that as far as his iryes
legations have gone there is no truth in the stories of
counterfeits.
Nearly Frozen to Dea,h.
YORK, Feb. 22.-Albert Judkips, drover was
picked up Friday, near York Corner, insensible
from extreme cold. yoke of oxen he hal been
using were lying close by unable go any further.
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, Feb 22.-P masters appointed:
Henry c. Wingate South Sebec, Piscataquis; Mrs.
Eudora T. -, South Windham, Cumberland;
Wilbur s, Andrews, North Dixmont, Penobscot.
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WASHINGTON.
Caucu. Of Greenbnck Representative.

Caucus of Greenback Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Feb PA preliminary meeting of
Greenbackers elect TO the next Congress and other
gentlemen connected with the GreeDback National
party was held in this city to-day. The meetings
will continue several days
T. NJ. Nichol, of the Honest Money League, has
challenged N. P. Devices, chairman OF the Greenback
party, to joint debate on monetary matters.
Combinations.
The Senate in executive SESSION today, confirmed
the following nominations: Hoiatio G. Burohard,
director of the mint; United States District Attor-
ney. Ussian Ray district of New Hampshire. Rear
Admiral on retired list, Commodore Charles Bore
man. Postmasteis-E b. PendIeton, at Westerly,
r. L.. howard E. Gates at Litchfield Conn.,; Pbilo
Hail. at Bradford, Conn.
Bones of Contention.
1t is now pretty certain that the legislative appro-
pra ion bill and the question of abolisbing federal
supervisors will come before the house again on
Monday. 1t is expected that the Republicans will
not attempt to filiibuster against it.
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DIED.

In this city, Feb. 81, Anna, only child OF Otir d.
and Eliza Haskell. aged years months.
In this city, Feb. %. George W. Thorndike son OF
VIM r and Marcoia M. T1orndike, aged years 2
months IS days.
Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 81 O'Clock
at No. 80 st. Laurence street. Burial convenience
of The famiy.l
In this city, Feb. %, Mary j.. wife of G. W. b
Lunt
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock. srom
the corner of Monument and st Lawrence streets
Burial at convenience of the family.
In this city, Feb. %, Mrs Sophia Aageson, aged
SO years months.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock from No
SO ST. John street Relatives and friends are invi ed
to attend Burial at convenience of the faDiy1
AT Boston Highlands, Feb. H. VIM. rockingham,
aged about 81 years.
In Brunswick, Feb 10. AlvciA c, vile of Horatio
A, Patten aged 5s years
In Topsham, Feb. 10. Mary Bradley, aged S. years.
In Bath T eb. 90, Augustine Downing, aged 70 years
6 months.
In Gardiner, Feb ~. Mrs. Hannah g., widow of
Maj. Jobn Brown. aged 70 years.
In Crabnerry Isles, Feb. 0, Mr.. Smith Squirting,
aged u years
In Easthrook, Feb. 49, John w, Wlber, aged u
wears months
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GIauces,er Eish Marker.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, ebruary %.
Gloucester Fish market and arrivals for the week
ending February %:
The number of fishing arrivals for the week has
been 81, two from Newfoundland with 6SS bbs fresh
herring and 307 turbot; II from Banks with 100000
lbs halibut8 from Georges with 100 600 lbs split Cod
and $1,000 lbs alibut. Georges Goldfish remain in
light stock and firm at 81 4 qt for large aud 50
81 for medium; Bank Cod at So q q " qtl for large
and meium; $SS q for hard cured; Shore Goldfish
at 81 for large and S3a q for large and medium
S2a Tor small. Macker ebay rs at s13 @ SIS %
Dbl 2's at IS q $5; and So a 81 for 3's Shores at
sl5 q Is for 1's S. "a tor rs; $34 a for 3's. Sales
rhine Newfoundland Herring At SGT q 81 % tbl;
sound shore, 1; split do, So; Labrador do g. Sal
$12 q Is per Dol; Halbut fins 10 90 y Dbl; fins
and napes so; Halbut heads at 50; tongues AND
at II picked lounges 5, Sword fish 49, pick
led Col so, picked ba1dock 30, Cusk 2 50 pei
qtI Haddock q 3, Hake u g H. Polock II q Il
scaled Herring lec " box No do at Ice boaters SOC
per lG0 livers 35c per bucket 10 per gal fresh bone
less and prepared fist. q &c per lb, as to quality
Fresh Halibut-last sales and &c W fb for white
and gray. No fresh Cod, Haddock, Dusk Hake
last two days Fresh ton ues 6; frozen herring Soc
100. Medicinal Oil cop gal, tanners Oil SIC, Por-
gle Oil 2Sc.
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THE NAVAL INVESTIGATION.
Report of the Minority of the
House Committee.
RObesOn Acquitted of All the
Charges Against Him,

WASHINGTON, Feb 22.-The report of the minori-
ty Of the House naval committee relative to the man.
agement of the Navy Department, says that in the
light ofacts we clearly affirm that the administi alton
of Robson SO far as evidence disclcses is not soed
with single act of fraud or personal corruption.
The minority review each charge made on the evi.
dence in support and rebutta of the same and reach
the Lcluson that the charges are not sustained by
evidence facts in the case. In relation to exchange
of old material for new and its application in dis
charge Of contracts for work done on double turreted
monitors, it is claimed to have been shown by evil
denee that such disposition of property was highly
advantageous to the government, acco ding to the
lette and spirit of the law and the souniest business
principles. There is not the slightest evidence that
old material was disposed of corruptly or for less
than fair market value.
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philadslphia hotel. will serve to illustrate the

philadelphia hotel, will serve to illustrate the
system:
sSt. James Hotel Chicsgo.-J. A. Barnes,
/ Champaign, H.; had the usual gripsack
about five feet Fix inches in height thickset
black clothes, dark chin whiskers aud nous
tache: stole the contents of his valise and left
it empty in his rocm."
"Russel House, Detroit-r. J, Austin, SRA
cuse, about twenty-three years old,
looking like an commercial TT 4veler After
stopping two days snesked out with bis valise,
leaving only duty shirt in the ROOM"
The chances are against either j. A. Barnes
or 1. j. Austin becoming guests of the hotel
where this notice is rosted III the office Ii the
latter should appear il is not unlikely that the
clerk, 10 refusing accom- atoms, will advise
him TO send to the Russell House for his dirty
shirt
The devices adopted in the past by hotel
beats are numerous Daring the war Pniadel-
phia hotels were continually pestered by bounty
jumpers who, rugged up 10 uniform, would
advance boldly To the desk and register as
Captain this or Colonel that. Whom the clerk
entertained suspicious of the genuineDess OF
the new comei's military preteUsious, he would
send for the local recruiting, officer, who would
demand OF the stranger his commission. IL
the latter was not forthcoming he would be
hustled off without further ceremony.
Sometimes Two beats would travel 10 compa-
ny, but would appear strangers when register
ing at a hotel. The baggage of one wCuld ln'
tent himself with a couple of small valises.
After Stopping few days at the hotel the lat
ter wou d deposit his valses 10 his coafeder-
ate's trunk and skedsddle. The other would
pay bis own bill later 10 the day, and likewise
depart. Thus one bill was made to pay for two
guests. What used to puzzle the hotel people
was how the other fellow managed TO siD out
of the place with his two yaiises. The fraud
was carried on for some time before they
dropped to the trick.
Another scheme: A lady and gentleman Of
course Of "prepossessing appearance, would
register at a frst-clsss hotel. A large vslise
would comprise their luggage, When is was
time to depart the lady would wind the con-
tents OF the vallse around her person and de-
part ostensibly ITO the theatre" under cover of
darkness, her companion or husband, acting as
escort.
An CID trick, also practiced for some Time
with success, was for ihs beaE to declare that
his room had been robbed cf some valuable
property. Generally he fixed the amount t
his loss at so high figure, and was so earnest
in his threats of suing the proprietor, that the
latter would be glad {, compromise on a lower
basis A trick of this kind was unsuccessiully
attempted at the Continental Hotel a few
months ago.
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40 .be Consumn,ive.

Let those who langush under the fatai severity of
our climate through any pulmoua complaint, or
even those who e in deciIed Consumption, by m
means Despair There is ate and sue remedy at
Cod Liver Oil and Lime" wi houL pr ssessng he very
nauseiIine favor of the Oil be ct fore usei is en-
dowed bv the thosphate of Lime with healing prop
erty which renders he Oil ooubly eficacious, Re
markabe es,imopialsp Of it efficacy shOYn to those
who desire 10 see them Sold by A. B. WLHBoR.
Chemist. Boston, and all druggists fel9eodn
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HAVANA. February 23-Sugar market-active in
qurv, continued principally for Muscovados and
Centrifugals, besides for qualities suitable for The
European market; prices finn with upward ten
dency quotations of Cen ,r'fugas uus eady because
the stock consisted chiefly of pc polarization; No 10
to p a g reals gold per arrobe No 10 to 20 d
at u q q reals; Muscovado Sugar, common to air
at 81 a 81 reals Centrifugal Sugars No Ii to 13 In
boxes and hhds at a a g reals; stock in ware
houses at Havana and Matanzas 42.100 boxes, Al 600
bags and % 900 hhds; receipts for the week at ha-
vana and Mdtanzas II 100 boxes 1000 bags and q
800 hhds; exports during the week from Havana and
MataDzas 1900 boxes, $500 bag, and $500 hhds in
cludipg 4S2 boxes 1900 bags and 81 hhds to the Unit
ed States. Molasses 30 degrees polarization g a
reals gold per keg.
Fregbts-vessels are in demand rates have an
upward tendency; loading at Havana for the United
States per box Sugar IS q S9.c currency per hid
Sugar at 35s; loading at ports north coast (out-
side ports for the Uni ed States per hhd Sugar 90
q 20; per hid Molasses 2 70 q 8 %. Tobacco &C.
tive.
Spanish gold 2O7 q 2O7A. Exchange is fat; United
States sixty days gold at II q u prem; do short
sight at q 81 prem; on London 1Ss IA q 1911; on
Paris Al "a ~.
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WEST INDIES.
The ReYaluiiAn i'm Hnpfi-

HAVANA, Feb 22.-Adyices from Hayti TO the
18th. The revolutionary Gen M0ntmorency Benja-
min gathered his partizans from the villages of Saint
Michel and Marmeade, and marched thence on
Gonaives President Caual met the insurgents aud
defeated them completely. Benjamin escaped to the
woods, where he now remains in hidiog with his
followers, leaving the government masters of the
situation.
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New York Stock and m.uey u.r,.e,

New YORK, Feb. % -Evening.-The market fol-
Government bonds is quiet aud generalli firm, but
without material variation in prices.
Subscriptions per cent. bonds Friday, S., $685.
$780, for the week ,7O0 last week, S26 900
since January |, $235 26s 600.
Internal receipts Friday, S277 66i: for the
$53SO,O25 fiscal year to date S7l 1891, $685. time
in 1878. $7O,515, 1857.
Custom receipts at Washington Friday 1882, 70 fol
for the week. S247c .553; in February $S,2245s ifs
cal year todate $S26Oi 5 corresponding period last
year, $s6 All $685.
the following we're the closing quotations of Gov
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xLyTH C0NGRE>s-sEcOND SESSION.
SENATE.
The Army Appropriation Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %.
The Senate struck out of the army bill all sections
relating to reorganization upon the ground that
there was not time to consider that subject this ses-
| sion.
The amendment striking out the clause forbiddng
United States troops at the polls was carried without
| discussion.
| long debate took place on the section au horiz-
| ing railways to do general telegraph business.
| MIR. Thurman inquired why railways, if the char
ter permitted, could not send commercial kilograms
| now.
Mr.. Conking said he never heard any lawyer ques-
| ton it.
Mr.. Thurman said there was no reason why any
rail ay might not receive messages for the govern
| ment public unless some statute prohibited. If
the effect of this bill could be to establish cpposi-
| tion which could not be purchased by the present
great telegraph company, it the duty of every
Senator to vote for it. The Western Union Company
| gave Iise to a monopoly which was extremely
dangerous especially to those engaged in publishing
newspapers.
1t was agreed that discussion on the telegraph bill
be resumed Monday at IL O'Clock and the vote be
taken at p. m. without further debate.
HOUSE.
| The Contumacious seward-The Resump-
lion Act.
motion was made by Mr.. Hale to go into the
committee of the whole on the legislative bill. This
was opposed by Messrs. Tucker and Harris of Vir-
gnia who desired in the morning hour take up the
tobacco bill. The vote by telers Mr.. Hales mo-
ton. resulted, ITO to 100. The Speaker voting in the
| negative, defeated the motion. Theyels and nays
| were ordered, resulting, yeas III, nays 1879.
| Mr.. Springer submitted report of the committee
with resolution requesting the Speaser to issue
| warrant for the arrest of George F. Seward as
contumacous witness. Ordered to be printed and to
| be called up Monday.
The House took up the bill repeating that section
of the resumption act making U. s. notes receivat le
in payment of four per cent. bonds.
MIR. Ewing moved to amend SO that money here
after received from the sale of bonds be applied only
70 the redemption of other bonds bearing the highest
int crest and subject to CALI providing it shall be I'M
lawful to issue legal tender notes OF larger denomi-
nomination than $1,000, and providing called bonds
to bear interest after hrty day from the date
of call. Ewing and Chitteuden supported the
amendment at some length.
Mr.. Garfield strongly opposed the bill and moved
to table it with amendment, which was agreed to.
The House took up the Chinese immigration bill
and concurred in several amendments. The bill now
goes to the President.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCEAE,
pnriirs nd Wh0laaaie MARKER.

SATURDAY February 22.-Notwithstlndins to-day
was legal holiday, Commercial street had the ap
pearance of busy day, and nearly all pl ces of bust
ness were open un il the usual time OF closing on
Saturday. The-markets closed without noticeable
change. In New York ali the exchanges are closed
and no Western markets are reported
The following are the latest quotations of Flour
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MARINE NEWS.
Passport Schooner Ashore.

POHt EChOUHPF AShOre.
YAPLANK, Il. l., Feb. 22.-Schooner c. B. PAYNE.
of Eastport from Hayti, was discovered this morn
ing ashore opposite Centre Noriches by the patrol
men of station IT. Crew landed safely. Some were
sick with fever. The vessel is full of water and lies
broadslde on the beach. She keele1 over. The
cargo of logwood may be doated and cargo saved,
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METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoUB
HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, DC,
Feb "a, l A. M
For New England
partly cloudy and sill sntly colder weather. southery
to westerly winds, light SHOWS in northern portions
in western and southern portions rising barometer.
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LONDON, February 22-American securities-4Is
1913; 10 i0s coup I04a.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 22-12-30 P. M.-Cotton market
firm; Uplands at 5sd Orleans at sgd; sales 5000
bales, including 500 Tor speculation and export. Re-
ceipts $3.50 bales, all American.
Futures-February delivery 1882; February and
March g.
PARIS. Feb. 22-Rentes Ill 97y.
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The Republicans OF Gaze Elizabeth are requested
DAY, the 9th inst. at O'clock in he af eruOpn TO
nominate candidates tor Town officers for the ensu-
Ing year. Per Order OF Town Committee.
Cape Elizabeth, Feb, ed, 1879.
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CAUCUSES.
Wiudhau.

The Republicans of Windham are requested IL
meet at The Town House, in Windbam. Cd hursday
the 9th Of February, at p. m, TO dominate caudi-
dates for Town Officers for the ensuing year.
Per Order of Committee.
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The Republicans of Gorbam are requested to meet
at the Town House on Thursday, Feb nth, at q D,
M, 10 nominate candidates for 1owu officers
Per order of Town Committee
The Town Committee are requested to meet on
Wednesday Evening, Feb 26h, at the house OF chair
man of committee at u O'clock
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MARRIED..

In this city, Feb. % by Rev. j. R. Day, Charles
Winchester OF Mousan and Miss Sadie A. Blackstone
OF Pownal.
In Bristol, Feb. 16, Frank Dram and Miss L. Isabel
Robbins.
In Augusta, Feb. 10. Robert G. Kimpton and Mrs.
Susan j. Thomas, both of Hallowell.
In West Poland Feb. Is, Geo. Il. Trip and Miss
Emma K. Rich, both OF POland.