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STEAMERS.
STONINGTON LINE
FOR NEW YORK.
A HI E A ID O f A l. L o THEIRS.
This is the only Inside Route
Avoiding Point Judith.

Steamboat Express trains leave Boston from Bos-
ton q Providence r. Depot daily, except Sunday,
at $50 p. m connecting at StoningtO with the en-
tirely new and superb Steamer Rhode Island every
Monday. " ednesday aud Friday and with the ele-
CANT and popula' Steamer Stonngton. every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday, arriving in New
York always i'm advance OF all other
linse. Baggage checked through.
Tickets procured az depots of Boston s. Maine and
Eastern Railroads and at Rollins & Adams % Ex-
change ST., and W. d. Little & Co.'s, a95 Exchange
st.
L. W. FILKINS. ID. S. BABCOCK
Gen. Passenger Ag't, New York. President,
Octl DIT
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STATE OF MAINE.
COURT OF INSOLVENCY,

CUMBERLAND IS. Third Monday of Feb A. d. 1879.
IN the matter of David G. Drinkwater, Of Portland,
Il InsoIvent Debtor
1t is hereby ordered that notice be given to all per-
sons interest ed in the settlement OF the first account
of Charles P. Nattocks Assignee OF the above nam
ed lDsolvent Debtor by causing copy Of this order
sively, in the PorIand Daily Press, newspaper print
ed in Portland, in said County, that they may ap-
pear at Court of Insolvency to be held at the Pro-
bate Court Ro m the first Monday of March next,
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon
and object If they see cause.
Nathan Cleaves. Judge of Insolvency Court, Cum
berland County.
true copy Of original order.
Attest: HORACE j. BRADBURY, Register.
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Inman Line

UNITED saAEEs Sc ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS,
New York TO @neenstown and Liverpool,
EVERY THURSDAY Or SATURDAY.
City of Berlin 549l Tons City of Montreal 400 Tons
City of Richmond 1907 6 City of Brussels 1915 -
City of Chester, 1906 lCAy of New York $3.50 "
These magmdcehA aeame y are among the strong
est, largest and fastest on the Atlantic, and have
every motern Improvements, including hot and cold
water and electric be4s in statero0ms, revolving
chairs in saloons, bath and smoking rooms, barber
shops, &c.
For rates of passage and other information apply
to JOHN G DALE. Agent 81 Broad way n. Y.
Or to Il. II. MctSOWAN,S 23 Congress ST.,
jail POkrAA AND. cody
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RENE FACTORS.

when board of eminent physicians and
biniDg some well known valuable REMEDIES.
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STEAMERS.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP co.
NEW YORK 4 SAVANNAH LIMB.
THE ROUTE FOR FLORIDA.

This line comprises four new and elegant iron
steams hips sailing regularly from New York and Sa
vannah every Wednesday and Saturday, viz:
EVERY "WEDNESDAY.
Steamship "Gatc City," Captain Daggett.
Steamship "City of Columbus" Captain Nickerson.
EVERY SATURDAY.
Steamship "City of Savannah" Captain Mallory,
Steamship "City OF Mocon,'' Captain Kemptop.
The elegant accommodations for passengers on
these tine ships unsurpassed by any ships ont of
the port of New York. They connect at Savannah
with the Central R of Georgia 70 all points in Ga,
Ala Miss and La. also with railroad and steam
boa,s to all points in FLORIDA, delivering freights
with great dispatch.
Staterooms secured and all information given on
application. on advice by mail or telegraph, to
GEO YONGE, Agt, 400 broadway, N. Y.
.. q. PEARSON,
2l9 Washington St.,
j. w. RICH ARDSON
Agt. Providence u Stonngton Line, b Rgents
2i4 Washington st. D sIa1n
l.. H. PALMER, Agt Fall River Line, mass'
No. Old State House,
Cor. Washington and State SITS.
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Grand Trunk r. Il. Co. Of Canada.

.-sssssg;,gsl On and and after MONDAY, Feb
nth. 1879, passenger trains will leave
Portland as Ollows
71O a. m. for Auburn ami Lewiston.
s a, M. for Gorham (Mixed)
1925 o. m for Auburn aud lewiston.
1 80 D. m. for Island Pond, Quebec, Montreal and
West,
53)p M for uburn, Lewiston & South Paris.
ARRIVALS.
$50 M from Lewiston s. Auburn.
Passengers from Gorham connect with this train at
Lewiston Junction.
1880 D. m from Montreal Quebec and West
IL so D. m from Lewiston and Auburn.
3.l5 M. from Lewiston and Auburn.
$50 m. from SO. Paris Mixed).
6p. N from Lewiston and Auburn.
Passenger Offices,
IA EXCHANGE ST..
DEPOT an FOOT OF INDIA sT.
Tickets sold at Reduced Rates
TIE Canada, Detroit, Chicago, HziIwRn-
Eee, Cincinnati, ~. louis, Omaha,
Ssgin w, 81. Paul, salt . AXE City,
Beaver, Snu arancisco,
and all points in the
Northwest. West and Southwest.
JOSEPH HICKSON, General Manager.
W. j. SPICER, Superintendent. ,.s
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AS, A POLITICAL JOURNAL

the PRESS will be devoted as in the past to dis
eliminating support OF the Republican Party and
will stand through thick and thin for an honest and
stable currency and the equal rights of all citizens
throughout the length and breadth of the Republic.
1t viii always speak out for education, good morals
and Just laws, believing that the safety OF the nation
depends upon these things.
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Maine Central
RAILROAD.
MONDAY. FEBRUARY ~, 1879.

MONDAY. FEBRUARY ~, 1879.
Passenger Trains leave Portland for Ban
gOr Dexter, Belfast and WaterviIle mt
1870. L. IS, aud II AS m.
For Skowhe gan at 1870, 1926 and 11.45 p. m.
For Aug sfa, Hali0well, Gardiner and
Brunswick at 100 a. m, 12.ss, 5 20, and IL As p
For ockland and all stations on Knox and Lin
coin R. X, and for Lewiston via Brunswick at
700a. m and ~ So p. m.
For bath at 200 a. m 1925 and $50 p m.
For Pennington, MOnmOpih Winthrop
Readefiid, West Waferviile and Water
willie VIA Lewiston at 1890 p. m.
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Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT.

Tue regular meetings of the City Council take
place the first Monday evening Of each month.
The School Committee meet the third Monday
evening of each month.
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PASSENGER TRAINS leave Portland
for scarboro, Saro, BiddefOrd, Kenne
bunk, Well Norih Htrwick, south
B.rwick, Conway Junction, EnOt
MittePy, Portsmouth, Newouryp0rt
Saiem, Lynn Chelsea and Boston mt
SD and lao p m.
Might Express with sleeping Car. for
Boston at 1.O5 a m, every day Except Mon
days)
RETURNING,
Leave BOstou at 5.3O n nm, 1890 and q 90
pm, connecting with Maine entral
ana a. A Railway for 81. John and
Halifax. Pullman Sleeping Car attached.
Through Tickets to all Points South and West at
lowest IaIes Pullman Car Tickets for Seats and
Berths at Ticket Office
fe14tf A. P. ROCKWELL, President.
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HALL TO LET.
PLEASANT ROOMS TO LET.

QUITE of rooms on second floor; plenty OF sun
- light, air and water Heat and gas furnished
Also one room on third floor References exchanged.
Stable To Let.
Situated in the western central part of city. Adj
dress L. e. T., Daily Press Office.
je12 diff
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THE Maine State PRESS

has been greatly improved during the past year and
is now the largest and best weekly paper in Maine.
1t is full of news and general matter-lterary, sci
entic, agricultural and commercial. 1t has also full
market reports and marine news. Terms So per
year IN Advance. six months for SI.OO and three
months for 80 cents.
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HOTEL DIRECTORY.
Embracing the leading Hotels In the State, at which
the Daily PRESS NAV always be found.
ALFRED.
Alfred .morse, II. n. Cooling, Proprietor
AUBUBN:
Elm House, Cours. 80. W. y. d a. KousS
ProprIetors.
AUGUSTA.
Augusta Housc, state So, M, " hitehead
BATR.
Gath Hotel, @. WI. Piummer, PropristsR
shannon's Hotel Jerry shannon, Pro-
Prietor.
BOLsTER's MILLS.
Hancock House, M. Hancock, Proprfe-
tor,
BOSTON.
Parker House. school s.. "a. I'D. ParkerA
Co., Proprierors.
60. James Hotel-J. X. Crecker, Proprf
efor.
fremont House, fremont st.-Chnvin.
Quincy 81 Go. Proprietor.
BRUNSWICK, NIX.
r.. q 4. Dining Rooms, w. n. field
Proprietor.
CORNISH.
Cornish Hsusc, M. B. Davis, Proprietor
DAMARIsCOTTA MILLS.
samoset House, Trask Bros. Prsprieters
DANvILLE JUNCTION.
Ciark,s Dining Hail, Grand Trunk Rail-
way Depot, M. w. Clark, Proprietor
DEXTER.
Merchants, Exchange n oteI, Dexter, aIe.-
w. &. Morrill,, Proprietor.
FEAST BROwNFiELD.
liberty House, W. II. sticsney, Proprie-
EAsTrOxT.
Passamaquoddy House,-A, Pike a. &C.,
HIRAM.
at. Cutler 9euse,-Hir.m sasse-, Prss
DrieteK
HOULTON.
Smell House.-D. o. Floyd, Proprietor.
LEWISTON
0ewiu House, Quinby A Mnrch, Pre-
prtetor.
LHmERlOK.
LIN rick House.-D. 3. Fog, Propric or
MILL q Ridge.
Atlantic Esuse, Geo. A. Hopkins, Pre-.
prietors
NORRIDGEWOCK.
Danforsh House, ID. Danforth. Presrssssx
PEAKS ISLAND.
UuIen Heuse-w. It. Jones. Preprists'.
PARIS HILL.
MaeSard Hotel. a. Hubbard, Pre- priessr
PHILLIPS.
Barden House, Samuel Farmer, Preprf.
efer.
PORTLAND.
Amerfczn House, corner of Middle and
India streets. ID. Randall & Son.
Perry's Hotel, sl5 Federal st.s. q. Perm.
Proprietor.
Civ Hotel, Cor. Congress aud Gree. "a.
J. X. Martin, Proprietor.
Falmouth Hotel, d. W. Shaw a. Son, pro-
priet0rs.
PEBBLE House, Congress 80. Gisssz kCs..
Propriefors.
q. 9. Hotel Juuction OF ouxress n nd FED
eraI SITS. Mcdonald Il Newbeg gin, Propri.
efcrs.
SACCARAPPA.
Presumpscot House.-w. 8. Pratt, Propri-
etOr.
sKOWHkGAN.
Farmer House, w. g. Heselten. Presrf.
~tor.
Elan Housc.-F. A. Dore, Proprietor.
WEST HARPswELL.
Hsrpsweu House-A. ,. merryman, Pro-
prietor.
WEST NEWFIELD.
West Newfeid In House. h. G. Holmes, Pre-.
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To LET.
TO Let.

New sEOuse For Sale.
One-half OF double House No. ITO Congress Street
now completed and ready for occupancy. Said house
s first class in every respect. Dining ROOM sitting
room, bath room and kitchen finished in hard wood.
Plumbed for hot and cold water. White marble
mantles. CRATES, &c, &c. Cemented cellar and
everything first class, and will be sold at very low
price. Enquire of A. M. SMITH,
aul9eodu End of Portland Peir.
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AS A COMMERCIAL PAPER

the PRESS will contain full MARKET REPORTS
and MARITIME NEWS. The growing Importance
of Portland distributing center for Maine and its
fast increasing Wholesale trade make daily paper
at this point of special importance to every merchant
and business man in the State who proposes to Keep
up with the times.
In LITERARY and SCIENTIFIC WAY the
PRESS stands high and its general news and infor-
nation are abundant and accurate.
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The DAILY PRESS is offered to mail subscribers
postage paid-for 81 per year, $3.50 for six months
or SITS for three months paid strictly in Advance.
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WANTS.

Woman Wanted,
a capable American woman to assist In house
"A Keeping sewing and taking care of children.
No one need apply who is not willing to devote her
entire time to the service. Address P. o. Box $780,
feb1s-d1w
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FromS. 90 q. m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from 8 to 10 a m.
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nL1 IN 81 n
-
For several years the PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
mas peen the largest and most complete daily jour-
nai puDhsned IN Maine; and lis Publishers announce
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Round hogs q q
Rice " ID. -. 8 a q
| Saleratus.
Salerat'sRtb 6 "a Z

ITurK'6 lSd.
! bush. ODD 2 10 q Q 20
B0nalre :.
Cadiz, du.pd. Q 90 a 2 %
lCadiz in bind ! 81 q 2 IL
Liverpool.
Duty paid. 1 so a 1 IS
In bond. :. 1 % a l 90
Grind butter l6 ~ box
Liv.fne sack ] 80 a It's
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TEMPLARS OF HONOR,

TEMPLARS OF HONOR,
at Temptars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcIL-Maine first and third Monday In each
month.
TEMPLE--Forest City. No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
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Big Creek Itcnsa

Cider making is now in order.
Sheriff Raudenbush was through this
valley on Tuesday, notifying the jurors that
are drawn for the October term of Court.
i have been informed that there is a
movement on foot to establish teachers in
stitute in Franklin township by the teachers
of that district and Weissport borough. l
hope it may prove successful, for much good
is derived from these meetings.
Edwin Koch and wife, of Hokendau-
qua, were at this place on a visit to friends
on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.
Always start horse with the voice
never with the cut of whip.
We are pleased to learn that Paul Kresge
ESQ.,, was this time successful in making the
nomination for Sheriff. Paul deserved it q.
he is hard worker for the party, and as tht
honor belonged to the Lower End. The
selection of Mr.. Kresge is one that meets tn,
approval of all We are confident in saying
that Mr.. Kresge will fill the office will
credit to himself and honor to his constitu
ents.
"A number of persons from this plac
were in attendance at the reunion, at lie
high Gap, on Tuesday last.
The County bridge across Big Creek, a
Grffith's, should have several planks put on
The way that it is at present is dangerous t
drive across. Let the proper authorities at
tend to this matter before an accident occur:
While on a flying visit to Towamensin
last week we captured the following, whicl
did not cone to the notice of your CORES
pondent from that place
Died of consumption on Thursday c
last week Ella Beer, aged Is years, and
months. Inferred on Saturday last.
Also, a son of VIM. Shaiier, OF summe
complaint, on Sunday evening of last week
Interment on Tuesday. Aged 4 years,
months and IA days. Interment Of both q
Jerusalem church. Services in German b
Rev. Mr.. Strauss. REVERE,
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others should get The same. He promised
stchler nothing I had tried to coax Elijah
stchler, but he would not 90 with me.
! said 10 Frank ] would give him $500
after | was paid. When il was done, they
tried to swiudlc me out Of all and kill me.
This was planned behind the shed at
Bandts. as testified. This they told me in
Jail. When they asked me TO 60 (blank) via
Rinksiown, [ thought they wanted to kill
me then. Brandt always urgrd me in jail
to keep quiet about this matter, as they hop
ed to get clear. l did not see the conspira-
tors SO very often about the matter. en-
guged Frank Stichler to do the job after the
Kitzmillef plan failed. | did not 60 into
the water After the drowning Stichler
walked mp to my house and went to Brandrs.
l did not see the old mans struggles. The
plank was made wet by the splash when
Raber fell. Brandt had Pabor insured in
another company TO kill him hut the COM
pany failed, and with it the plan. Brandt
told me what to say before the Cor5rer's III;
quest. It was part Of the general plan.
Brandt often urged me while in Jail not t0
confess. lie called at my cell to-day for
this purpose. l am afraid of him, but not
Of the others. If you hang me you will hang
an innocent man"
This confession fully substantiates the
commonwealth's case as developed during
the trial. Drew's son-in-law, Peters, who
was up stairs in Drew's house, swore that
he saw the tragedy from the window.
Peters's wife corroboratod her husbands
testimony. Now Drews corroborates their
testimony. All of the six murdereis are now
indssoluby connected together.
The Governor has appointed Friday, No
vember "A, for the execution of DreWs Stich-
Ter, Hummel and Brandt, four of the MUIR
dercrs. Weis, another Of the "6lud-eyed
siX,' was remanded for sentence, and zeth-
man has been granted a new trial.
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Sunday school at 1880 tomorrow.
-Peddlers are plenty in this region--sc
are stones.
The weather has been quite warm The
last few days.
Rev. Mr.. Strauss, of Pleasant Valley
will preach at this place tomorrow Sunday,
afternoon at 2 o'clock. All are cordially in.
vited to be present.
Some Of the farmers in this region com
menced sowing rye last week. Farmers,
think il is most too early yet.
Considerable bark has been taken from
this piece to Fcnnersville the last few weeks
Owen Weiss, Broadheadsville, went
through this place, to White Haven, with a
nice lot of apples, crab-upples, &c, learn
Mr.. W. did quite well in selling out his
stock.
DR.. J. 2. zern, of Weissport, will please
accept thanks for favors received,
i learn that the Sunday school pic mic,
at Effort, was held on Thursday last, and
the Kresgeville Sunday school will hold
theirs to-day Saturday.
Christian George, of Albrightsvillei
claims to have the strongest horse in Carbon
county. He has brought tn this place, from
Moses Pond, 1918 pounds of winter green
leaves, with one horse, Mr.. G, would like
to see the man who could equal or exceed
that with one horse.
"A delegate election was held at the Pine
Grove Hotel, at this place on Saturday OF
last week at which Joseph Heimbach and
Amos Meckes were elected as delegates for
+. P. Semmel, of Lehighton. But l am
pleased 10 learn that Paul Kresgc, Esq, oi
Towamensing, has made the nomination
and hope all parties will heartily vote
for him at the coming election.
There were brought to this place, on
Thursday of last week, 4,Ol3 pounds of win
ter-green leaves. Winter-green picking i:
about the best business in this region. Many
make their living chiefly by picking since
the distillers pay 81 per hundred pounds
Some pick as much as $50 and some cvel
200 pounds day.
The distillers in this vicinity have
brought to their works during sever days
the following wintergreen leaves Josiah
Kunkel 1000 lbs, William Getz 6000, lbs.
Samuel Meyer, 1000, lbs, Augustus Husa
man 5000, lbs, John Slies $500, lbs, whid
makes total of 24,lOO pounds or IL l-2t
tons.
Joseph serfsss, of this place, was a
Mauch Chunk on Monday last attending th
convention.
"A dance was held at the Hunters Hote
on Friday evening, and at Koch's Hotel ol
Saturday evening of last week.
Two things man should never FIRE
aboutj what he can help, and what he cal
not help. Pro BoNo,
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State urosnitnI FOR Nulncrs.

The comm ttee of six consisting of Messrs.
D. a. Beckley, John W. Morgan, Thomas f.
Kerns, J. r.. Ely, William Lilly and Will
liam James, for locating and building State
Hospital for Injured Miners in the anthracite
coal regions, were in Philadelphia, Tuesday
inspecting several of the large hospitals for
hepurpose ofleaming their systems oft"eat-
rncnt and management. Several claims OF
towns in the anthracite coal regions have
been urged upon the COMMITTEES 1.-The best
location for the hospital, but as the commit
tee have only just advertised for lots the To-
cation of the hospital is as yet a matter o!
uncertainty. The present amount appro-
priateH for its construction is limited to $780,
600. Plans forthe projected building will be
solicited in short time.
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Michael BELLS, q Catasauqua boy, em-
ployed at the Crane Iron Works, bad one Of
his fingers very badly damaged the other
day while engaged in an effort to catch a
fire brick which was coming down through
a schute.
Mrs, Samuel Glace, Of Catasauqua, had
the iii luck ohe day last week to break her
right arm above the wrist. She, accompani-
ed by servant girl, went out to Breinigs
Grove to secure quantity of rich earth for
her flowers, and while walking around
stumbled by catching on root with one oi
her feet, and as a result was thrown down
with the result above stated.
Sarah, the widow of the late Joseph
Honlord, of Salisbury, died at her residence
near what is known as Hoflord's Chapel, on
Tuesday evening Of last week, at the age Of
70 years, months and 2 days.
The body of Kate Mclaughlin, who dis
appeared on an excursion from Chester to
Cape May, last week, was found in the Del
aware, below Marcus Hook, ON Saturday
evening
In Pottsville, Saturday evening, Henry
Christian, keeper ofa disreputable house, be-
ing frenzied from drink, shot and perhaps
fatally wounded Lizzie Britton, his reputed
wife. lie afterwards attempted suicide, but
was prevented, and was committed to jail
Mr.. Charles Crellen, of Mauch Chunk,
on Thursday night of last week, entered the
drug store of Joseph Laciar, and took there
from about $50 worth of cigars. We under
stand that the property has been returned
to its owner, aud that no arrest has been
made.
The Rev. James A. Little, the successful
pastor of the IIokendauqua church, has been
absent on q trip TO the seacoast and has re-
turned much recruited in health and
strength.
The Ladies Mite Society of the NJ. E.
church, of I,ehighton, will hold Fruit and
Ice Cream Festival in Linderman's Hall, on
Friday and Saturday evenings ofneXt week
Sept. 18th and 18th. Judging from their
pleasant and successful Spring Festival, the
public may expect the repitition of very
enjoyable occasion.
President Gowen, OF the Philadelphia and
Reading road, will visit Pottsville this weel;
in regard to the location at that place of the
Miners Hospital, for which an appropriate
ion has been made by the Legislature. He
will at the same time meet delegation o.
canal boatmen from Schuylkiil Haven who
complain of being Disseminated against il
the loading Of boats.
To temponzc with your health instead o
promptly using Pr. Bulls Baltimore Pills il
not indicative of much thoughtlulness. Sole
by all druggists.
Charles Roessler was instantly killed OF
Saturday by the bursting of an emerywhee
in the foundry of Skinner & Sons, at Free
mansburg.
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Disappearance.

Three months ago James Matthews, who
had been a leading business man of Homes.
dale, Wayne Co., for thirty years, abscond-
ed, owing between $4,000 and $50 900
nearly all Of which was borrowed money
Much Of the money had been borrowed on
false preteuses Matthews was one Of the
bondsmen OF Tax Collector Henry Gray, o
whom he had borrowed largely of the pub
lie moneys in the collectors possession. This
fact was recently made public Gray had
been public officer for many years, and
had not betrayed the confidence Of the pub
lie. The disappearance of Matthews will
money for which Gray was accountabl,
preyed on the latters mind. He was un,
able to make it good. Two weeks ago h,
was Obliged to take to his bed. A few dayt
ago he went out of his house while sulIerin.
from fever. lie has not since been seen
1t is conjectured that he has committed sui
eide
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WeatIIerIy Items.

Married on Tuesday, the I'd inst, at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr., T. P,
McAvoy to Miss Kate Ball, Rev. R. Col
burn officiating. The happy party left the
same day for Philadelphia and other points
orr wedding tour.
Mr.. L, A. Smith, who sailed several
months ago for South America, has been
heard fromi lie had arrived at the island OF
Trinidad-well.
-Leadvile, Colorado, according to re-
ports received from the WeatherlY boys,
must be a great place. A fellow caught out
doors after dark is apt to be hailed with the
significant request, "hands up~ Strange
as il NAV seem the request is invariably
granted.
jacob Ginter, sr., Of Mauch Chugk, has
secured employment in our foundry.
Not less than five families have changed
places Of residence during the week we
were reminded of the lst of April.
Mr.. John DOugherty has turned up in
Denver, Col. RooEAwAY.