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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, April12th. Flour-superhne Western
aud State, 39OaA35; extra do, 44Oa67 patent Min
nesota, 50as.25. Wheat-No. Milwaukee, LIT; uu-
graded red, 117a1.22; No. red, 100 Rye-lO8i1.IO
Barley, ungraded Canada, 1.O9al.l0. Corn, ungrad-
ed, SO 1-2a59c; No. 2, 81 1-la5s IA. Oats-No. O.
45a45 81 do. white, Isaac l-8. Butter firm; state
l4l34; Western, 1OA29. Cheese-State, 34al3; half
skins, 8 1-2a9 Ia.
CHICAGO, April ~. Flour-Spring superhne, q 90
a350; Minnesota patents 5.75a7.75; spring extras
4.OOa5.25. Wheat, No. red winter 99c. No. Chiea.
60 spring, 04c. Corn, 40c cash. Oats, sac.
ST. LOUIS, April IL. Flour higher. Wheat higher;
No. 2red fan, 1O2 llai .O3 IA, cash. Corn 42aI2I
cash. Oats, 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15
LARGEST STOCK,
FINEST GOODS,
LOWEST PRICES,
To be found in the State.
No. l Granite Block.

Each Department is now
full and complete, with all
the latest novelties of the
season, in Fancy and Staple
DRY GOODS, CARPETS, OIL
CLOTHS, MATT1NGs, RUGS,
etc., and each Department
contains specialties and spe-
cial bargains not to be found
elsewhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15
The Greate.t Disoovery Of The Age.
DR. DR.. TOBIAS sS' VENETIAN IMMINENT

DIR, TOBIAS VENETIAN EMINENT
has been warranted TO cure Group, Collie, spasms
Diari hma and Dysentery taken internally, and Sore
Throat Pains In the Limbs, Chronic rheumatism,
Old Sores, Pimples Blotches and swellings, external
ly and not bottle has been returned many families
stating that they would not be without IL II II
$40 bottle. Sold by druggists at 20 and so cts. De-
pot, AZ Murray-st, Now York. eow3-2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15
Farm for saIe.

TIME subscriber offers for sale her farm situated
IL in the western part Of Brattleboro, VT, on the
Wilmington stage road. Said farm contains 1870 acres
of choice pasturng, moving and woodland. A good
etc, upon the place. Never-failing water at the
house. The farm lies upon 4 southerly and eastery
slope. Buildings In good repair. Terms made easy.
Inquire at the store Of HERBERT O. CL1sBEE, West
Brattleboro, or Of Henry Hamilton, Marlboro.
West BrattlsbOrO. Jan. 2, 1881. SIT
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That the "a. o. Taylor Old Bourbon" whiskey has
grown in popularity. snceit high character has been
maintained from the beginning Druggists and gro
sell it. See that the signature OF the proprietors
Chester II. Graves Sons, is each cork.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15

- NM Send IS cents in silver or ave Set
HMUHV stamps, and cents to pay post
unHN age, for package Of "a beautiful
OBulOV Cards-2l different designs-in-
Guiding elegant French chrome cards, flower card,
colored Autographs artistic and pleasing 10 aesien
FICE, Bnttleb0ro. VI. AOOTdsgs epoQt ~ NaaiI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15

wINDuAM COUNTY CLERKS OFFIoE.
!, Royal Tyler, County Clerk for the county Of
Windham, hereby make proclamation, as the law d.
reefs that at the election held the FIRST TueFday Of
March, A. d. 1881, John A.. Farnsworth, ESQ., Of Sax
tons River was duly elected County Commissioner for
said county.
Given under my hand at Brstteboro, in said coun-
ty, this second Tuesday Of April, A. d. 1881.
n. TYLER County Clerk.
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Sc. AIbans Butter Market.
new York stocL and money market.

Common to good 20 to 20 cents per pound; choice,
% to "a cents selections, 25 eents fancy diaries at
higher price. Eggs, 10 cents a dozen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15

Parents who, when purchasing shoes for their chill
dren will give those with the A. s. T. Co. Black Tip
upon the toes trial. will md their shoe bills reduced
one-half for the year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15

The Peruvian syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility, Liver
Complaint, Boils, Humors, Female Complaints, etc.
Pamphlets free to any address. Seth W. Fowle
Soma. Hnalnn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15

Much distress and sickness attributed to dyspepsia
and chronic diarrhna Is occasiored by humor in the
stomach. Hoods sarsaparilla is the remedy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15
RarriaQes.

In New Haven, Conn, March 10, by Rev. Mr.. Hal
sey, Alexander Lawrence to Lucy daughter OF A. II.
Washburn, Esq, Of Vernon, Vt.
In Bsrnardston, Mass, April L. by Rev. s. B. Flag,
Fred Z. Porter and Mary V. Park, both OF LeydeD.
In Horhheld, Mass, April 6, by Rev. Z. Il. Drake,
Marshall Smith and Fanny NJ. Miller.
In Ludlow, March %, by Rev. Mr. Hough, Harmon
A. McWain of Plymouth, and Annie Laura Dudley Of
Londonderry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15

Have Wtstnra Baisnm OF via Cherry
always al hand 1t cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis
Whoopng Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and
all Throat and Lung complaints. Fifty cents and 81
n bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15

always keep your medicines in stock. Downs
Elixir selling better than any cough medicine have
and with good results.
. G. N. SMITH, Druggist, Charleston, Mich.
DR.. Bakers Mandrake Btters give the best salts
faction Of any medicine SELL They have advertised
Themselves and warrant every bottle.
N. DEKRIEF, Druggist, iceland, Mich.
Henry h JOhnson's Arnica and OIL Imminent for
ternal use is equally good.
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PEOPLES
NATION NAL BANK,
Bratt1ehoro, VT.
NOTICE.


Referring to the announcement by the Secretary Of
the Treasury that the Bonds commonly known as the
6s of 1881 viii be paid principal and interest at the
Treasury Of the United States the LIST day Of July
1885, and that the interest said bonds will cease on
that day provided however, that in case any Of the
holders Of said bonds shall request to have their bonds
continued during the pleasure Of the government
with interest at the rate OF 81 cent per Annum,
in lieu Of their payment at the date above specified
such request will be granted II the bonds are received
by the Secretary for that before the 10th
day OF May, 1881. With this option holders may re-
eeive payment in full, have Ia per cent. bond
at par which nets at present market prices, larger
rate OF interest than any other government bond.
We hereby tender our services to the holders Of these
bonds and are prepared to cash them or forward
them to be stamped with the rate OF interest and
for registration in the name designated.
Further information will be cheerfully given,h de-
sired.
FARLEY STARR, President.
WA. FAULKNER, Cashier.
April ldth. 1881. 1913
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HOODS SARSAPARILLA
Births.

In Wilmington, April T. son to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
l.. Haynes.
Mrs. Edward Bel.
In Springfield, Ms, April 8, son to r. 8. and Han
nah Wilson.
In Worcester Mass, April IL, a son to Mr. and Mrs.
Henry II. Ramsdell, formerly OF Wardsboro.
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WTANTED. "A neat intelligent American
w woman, TO assist an instruct my daughter in
the art of cooking and sewing. Any person eompe-
tent aud willing to render such service can md em-
ployment and good wages by addressing HENRY II.
HOYT WiamAyille, VT 14-l6
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Nrm advertisements.

LOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. None pair
a of 3-yearold steers, one 3-year-old heifer with
calf, six 2year-old steers, two 2-yeArod hefers, 80
sheep. The above stock can be wintered out II de-
ired. 1919 A. J. PARKER, WiDdham, VT
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SEWING MACHINES,

And in this have had opportunities for deciding
the question as to what makes are the best and
want your confidence that may be able to sell you
sewing machines and have you believe that what
tell you about them is exactly the truth, with my
experience understand 1t. II you will give me that
confidence, will agree on my part TO sell you the
best machine that is made will also agree that II
every machine sell you does not prove exactly as
represent it, after thorough and candid trial, will
either refund the money or make Il good. will fur
Their promise not TO bore you with my presence TO that
extent that you will feel Ike setting the dog on me II
you chance to me go past your house, crawl
der the barn to get out of the way Of sewing ma
chine agent who will try TO make you buy machine
when you don't want 1t. have no rent or other ex-
penses to pay out of the business, but II 1 should
come and hnd you should want pay for my time; If
that expense in the price Of the machine. may be
found at the Brattleboro machine shop. Residence,
"a Canal Street.
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Health is Wealth.!

"AVING bought the business Of Marsh Ballard,
Ill as noted above, wouldaasur their former pat
rons that shall endeaVor to merit continuance Of
the generous custom which this stand has always
ceived. have secured the services Of a competent
miliner, and am constantly receiving new Spring
Goods. A. NJ. HALL.
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AGENTS AND CANvAssERs.

Make from S25 90 $50 per week selling good
for L. q. RIDEOUT CO., 10 Barclayst., New Yorl
Send for their Catalogue and Terms.
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For sale or to Rent.
The House and Lot, ~ High Street. Inquire Of A.
7. EDDY. iS-ls
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nor SALE AT A BARGAIN-A history
IL Dwelling House, suitable for two families, situ-
ated on Reed street. In the southerly portion Of the
village Of Bratteboro being the house and lot now
belonging to the estate Of d. M. Bradley. Said prop
ery Is rst-rate renting property, and will be sold At
public auction unless sold AZ private sale soon.
s. N. HERRICK, Administrator.
Brattleboro, July 81, 1880 tisl
ono week. si9 day At home easily made. Costly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15

cough arising from a common cold or any irritA-
ton Of the throat can be speedily subdued by few
doses Of Kendals Peetoll BAlsam. Please try It, and
obhge, Yours truly, FRANCIS FEM.
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READ THIS
Unsolicited Testimony
FOR
DIR. KENDALL'S
BALSAM /!

wEsTFoRD, W., April 4, 1881.
Mr.. FKSS: This certihes that in the spring Of 1878
had very bad cough, and was told by the doctors
that had the consumption and could not live over
two or three months; and think If had kept on
taking their medicines should have died in a short
time. threw their medicines away, and went to
taking KeDdalls Peetoral Balsam, aud before bad
taken two bottles was well man, and have not had
any trouble with my lungs since. am satisfied that
the Balsam saved my life. Respectfully yours,
HOMER B. STEARNS.
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10 week sl9 a day at home easily made. Costly
[ q OUTFIT free. AddIeaa TRuE Co. Auguata. Ne.
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when we are suffering from sickness, the mistake
We make is In putting OF till tomorrow what we
should do to-day, thinking will soon get it. To
those who afflicted with coughs colds, any dis
Of the throat and lungs, would say, Do de-
lay but Immediately procure bottle Of Kendall's
Pectoral Balsam, which will surely you. Try 1t,
and be convinced. Sold by all dealers In medicine
FRANCIS FEM, Proprietor, Rutland, Vt.
, 1881-08-21
A FATAL OVERDOSE,


Death OF II. e. Scarborough from Too
Much LaudauMfn.
a very sad case Of accidental death oc-
CURED 1T No. E!dridgc court yesterday
morning. Friday evening Mr.. r. e. Scar
borough, q promising young lawyer Of this
city, took i, dose Of laudanlllll to relieve his
nervousness. he having been in the habit Of
taking the drug for some time. The dose
was taken i'll the presence Of his wife. who
suspected nothing wrong, although she OBJ
jccted 10 the use of the lautlannm, and threw
the bottle out Ut the window. Aboutj0'clock
yesterday morning Mrs. scarborough was
awakened by the heavy breathing of her
husband. DR.. E. u: Taylor was called iu, and
cnucnvorcd to recall life until 10 O'Clock, when
the unfortunate young HIN died. 1t WIS found
that lie had t;lket between two and three ounces
OF laudanum, sufficient to XII! two men. Young
cnnuti, whcre his fumily are well known and
respected. They live on Walnut Hill, and arr:
among tho wealthlcst people Of tho city
cdueascd j partia!ly Ut Yale ' College, IN tho I
ca.s OF =, although he left there i'll his
s hs yeas and went fr MS I. m
bad no especially bnd habits, and it is uudcr-
stood that he lived happily with Mrs scar
borough. Tho 1nurrluge ccrtitica1v shows that
tho young people were fnurricu ut Milwaukee,,
June Is, 1851. Tho complaint Of young Scar
borough was such that he WIS obliged TO seek
relief In narcotics and he became accus-
toned to their constant use- All inquest
was held during the afternoon. Mrs. scar
borough testified to the facts Us alre;ttly
her aud her husband were OF the most cordial
kind. Her husband, she said, never drank To
when tho dose WAS taken The jury, in view OF
the facts olicited, rendered verdict or hcci-
dental death from all overdose Of hldnnuIn.
The parents of tho deceased were notified by
telegraph, and tho remains will be removed to
Cincinnati.
Tho following was received last night:
Special Dispatch TO TIE Chicago Tribune
C1NC1SSATI, O., Oct a1-The death Of K G.
Scarborough wits u shock IL his parents and
friends. He was Of cheerful and huppy tenn
per. much attached to his family. and entirely
cordial in his relations to them. The theory Of
suicide il out Of tho question. The superstition
uf those who knew him best is that he was doc
torng himself for cholera -tnorbus.
, 1881-08-21

a meeting Of the life-insurance men of Chi
cago was held at No. los Dearborn street
yesterday afternoon at ? o'clock to take ap-
propriate action in regard to the death of
Henry L. Dickinson, late of the firm Of
Stearns Dickinson s. Co., general agents Of
the Connecticut Mutual Life. S. N. Moore,
a former partner of Mr.. Dickinson, was
called to the chair, and L. $. Vail made
Secretary. Among those present were 0. +.
Curran, T. &. Carter, 7. II. Rood, 4. Z.
Calkils, Nelson Rogers. II. II. King, II. u.
Curtis, Morris " ell, Ira j. Mason, +. Il.
kellogg, Col. E. W. Chamberlain, II. d. Pen
field E. T. Roberts, G. T. Fclch, j. 4. Busk, ).
Mex. Pendleton, H. n. Paulson. c. 3: CIcyeland,
r. !. Finney, p. ]. Higgins w. N. Sattley, L. ].
Huntiey, and j. II. Paul.
On motion, u committee, consisting OF E. ".
Chamberlain, G. P. Felch, and 0. +. Curran. was
appointed to draft resolutions During their
absence Mr. Samuel Seelenan announced the
death of n. S. Judah, and OIL motion 1t second
committee was appointed. consisting OF Samuel
Seolennn, 1rn j. Mason, and r. b. Carter, to pre-
pare sutnble resolutions in connection there.
ren,urks were made by Mcssrs. Pcnfcsd. Gan1z.
Curtis. Moore, and Vail, eulogztng the chArnc-
ters Ut the deceased rs business uen and clti-
zcus. Tho urst-llamed Committee subsequently,
reported resolutions expressive Oi the deep sur
row Of the llfc-insurance frnternity and Chlca-
70 ut the demise Ut their late honorcd associate
in business Tie resolutions were unanimously
adopted. Tho Committee appointed to prepare
Il suitable memorial In regard to the death Of
and the meeting adjourned until Monday after
, 1881-08-21

'.t y
OBITUARY..
II. ET0W

"41AA<A1A As SlON.
The funeral Of the late William II. Stow,
whose death occurred Thursday last, was
held at o'clock yesterday afternoon from
the family residence, No. 2e554 Wabash ave
nue. The aged widow of Mr.. Stow is so
prostrated over the death of her husband
that her life IS despaired of. She was lying
In one OF the upper chambers of the house
yesterday in an unconscious state, being not
only unable to attend the funeral but even
ignorant that the sad and solemn service was
going Oh. Because Of her critical condition,
the funeral was one OF more than Ordinary
4uietness. Tho deceased. however, had been SO
long known and SO much respected in the city,
having settled here when Chicago was mere
trading post thar there was necessarily goodly
exhibit a last token Of loving regard for the de-
parted. The gathering was particularly" distn-
gulshed for the number OF old settlers It con
tatned,Lmen who knew Mr. Stow IN his youth.
assisted =, in tho growth Of Chicago ago
from vilage to a metropolis. The remains re-
posed III an elegant coffin profusely decorated
Rev. :. .. Chaplin, Of the Fifth Presbyterian
Church. being brief ana appropriate discourse
wherein was set forth the benefit to be derived
from an active, good, and energetic life, such
clusion OF the discourse the funeral party were
driven in carriages to Graceland, where the re-
mains were Inferred.
The pail bearers were John c. Rev. L. P. Hill
lard, 4. D. Sturdcvant, ana Il. 4. Willlams,-aiL
Old settlers:-and prominent among the other
representatives of Chicago's early days who
were present were VI. 3. q. Gray, George ".
kins, John Bates, a. e. Holden, Joseph Gray,
and Dr. James BeAcb. Mr. Stow came to Chica-
go in 1854 and was In his I'D year ut the time OF
his death. 4 history Of his life was published
In THE TRIBUNE on the day following his de-
mise.
, 1881-08-21
ACCIDENTS.
'Elte Daily List Of .ylixllnpS.


1fEr. Il. W. Campion, white driving on West
Adams street yesterday afternoon, fractured
the right leg below the knee by reason OF the
kicking Of the horse which he was driving,
and which had become unmanagcable
through fright
Jacob johnson. a 5.year-old ride-stcaler,
Union aud 1lals;el streets yesterday ami had
Ills right foot crushed BY tue wheels. lie
was taken tu his nu:uc, No 13l North H.tlstcd
street, and attended by DR.. Howc, who could not
.:ltt opinion TIL To-day It's TO tue extent OF
Murtin ;ia1cr, bis wife, and little boy, 8 years
old, were thrown out Ut ii buggy In which they
were riding lit i o'clock yesterday afternoon
near the corner 0f Archer avenue uEd WEAVER
street.. The horse took fright ut Il passing loco
motive on the A't2 R1ah a. and; & upsettg M n x.s the
4ullc severely bruised uud cut about the head
and shoulders, end. after hnvn. been attended
by nr. dodge, were removed iii another carriuGc
TO their hume ut No, t.. duncan Park placc, III
the Town Uf Lake .<...
Tnc Coroner hcld au inquest yesterday upon
Michael iIuylan. and found that he came to his
stenrh Friuay us1 by being accidentally run over
b.. Engine No T.. " the ltock Island }sond: De-
ceased w;ss ridG.. upon the engine Aud was
knocacd oH un,lcr tho wheels by tho falling Of
the "pusn-polc."
James nei.,: boy; = years Of age: Twin; with
Burlington, train about l:;D O'Clock yesterday
wheels. lie escaped with tho loss. Of
two toes OF the right foot uld I.
tiugcr uul thumb the left hand.
the boy was brought into the city. t'kcu To MS
hume, u1d cared fur BY Dr.: Allen, who s;lys that
aulpuI,,1iUu Of the injured hufld may be fOunu
necessary.
Patrick sharon, Of No. IS Chatham street, was
arcIlentnly drowned ut i o'clt'ck list evening III
the North Ir,ltleh, ut the Foot vi Elm strcct He
had teen n1 'vnra during ihe day on tho schooner
H. W sage, and in -oug ashore utter his days
work, accidentally slipped aud fell of tho gang
plank into the water. Capt. Holland, Ut the
su.o, was Il witness ot the Incident,
and Immediately began diving to recover tho
body He made three triuls III I'LL. and WAS ul.-
successful only on account Of tho filthy condi-
ron Of the wa;er. The bo1ly WIS recovered hAlf
iii hour later. and WAS taken home by the police.
The deceased was Is years old, and left Il vile
and Two children.
, 1881-08-21
Rugby.


The New York Ttmes publishes an intcrvlcw
with a gentleman, whom 1t ,ouches for as 4
competent observer, giving II gloomy pictuFe
OF tho condition Of Mr. Hughes colony III
Rugby, Tenn lie says that the settlement IS III
the middle Of Il virgin forest. tful. iRoueh tnc
land had been partly clclred, there appeared 10
ne no real soil anywhere that III the Efl-
gls:1 garden. the S2ccinl property OF me asso,
ciatou through which the COLONY Was sfartEd
.'corn was II sad failure, the sp!ndl.ng stalks
bearing little, il any. grain. Ihere ~aS ~.
lexed hay" hut s. tomatoes we're the nIllj tnngs
that had nI all the appearance ol HE. tAe
Investigator next discovered "A rafine running
III picturesque beauty through Que ol tuc Host
rolliantic strctches or territory, PC ever sa",
rayine than iny up Ill Tho woods, anu man
would di.. dozen times before hs, wis ever
hutter." and the same 'smean dead
iand" he "fouud everywhere" The
roiouists nre t'nluch above the avcr1l3c ol 1n1-
migrants in point Of intelligence, ana nfe lor
the most part ..really rc.tucd and inclined 10 oe
luwn-1enn!s grounds. bat there are nt,t tnotc ):
than :SJ OF them ut the outside, ana nooous IS
IMMENSELY enthusiastic over the success OF tne
t.o;,uy. One gentleman ''pTominent III auEot
IcEnOsledyed - thGt thcrt. was ToI prefaicnt ING
fullest selisc of Satisfaction. He saih ll nau
hacu discovered that large ct.,ps..such rs "neaI
and corn, could not be even meiSusaoIy wen
rois,.d on their land: then he added, with 70
.rt.at show of enthusiasm. that 1t was pa>sluic
factories might be established Q: tnAt sult
r,,cs might hc to,lnl to thrive, and he hau some
other nights to quote. hut he spoke nes'tat-
ingIy and admitted that big bluudcr nau oee1l
u,utie IN bringing the colony across Ine ocSiu u
without detinit and hxeu plan. nno ":tuouk s,.i,
full knowledge Of the loclltfy chcsea 1or seet1e-
, 1881-08-21

Detroit -1IttriIc tIcTs: ''SAilors arc treated By
the ,aw rs perpetual Infants requiring guar
&llanship, aud bag.snitls Instantaneous to them
urc annullcd by the Court uf Chancery. So far
bus this doctrine been carried that n new law
was enacted at the Inst session of Congress for
their special protection. and went into effect
the first of this month. The new law provides
that in future nil agreements for udyancc
wages to scnmen snuli be void: indeed, all
agreements to pay wages not already earned
arc ut no effect. III tho event OF a1ly payment
being made upon such nn agreement 1t cannot
ltux::sy bu deducted from tho scnnlsa1l's wages.
r-,::4iU -pcrsun shalt have any right oI notion,
TX or set-olf a4,linst the seainan or his u.s.
:xi,ces In respect to any money so paid or pur-
SORTING 10 htyc been paid.
TIE SPEED OF VESSELS.
Ensign Hogg. Of the nayy, has invented a
spred Indicator for vessels, WHICH has been
found to work satisfactorily. The device con-
sists of i, Tin tulncl shipped like an old-fnsh-
ipt,ed tlfce-box, open at both ends From 1t cx-
tcnu four hollow metal tubes meeting about SIX
inches from the funnel, nnd ending III ubbcr
tube which is several yards IN length, and has
the other end fastened 10 an arrangement on
deck which looks like Il barometer. but SO con-
str11cted that the mercury Is not affected BY the
climate change or captllury attraction. The
speed Of tho vessel causes the ;fater to 81 rush h
through tho cylinder and SUCK air out Of tho